7.0 MiB
7.0 MiB
id,company,author,rating,comment,date,top_critic,game_id 62320d6a67855975e586e99b,Tom's Guide,Sherri L. Smith,90,"Red Dead Redemption 2 serves up complex themes and characters, a heart-achingly beautiful world that looks like an actual western.",2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 601129490f8974118c9391d8,Kinglink Reviews,Frank Reese,80,"Red Dead Redemption 2 feels like Rockstar has turned a corner, but it might not be the corner fans were hoping they would turn.",2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 610c52ff957b7bfbeb213867,Pure Xbox,PJ O'Reilly,100,Red Dead Redemption 2 is Rockstar's greatest achievement to date – an epic Western masterpiece set in a phenomenally-detailed recreation of 1890's America. Top-notch acting across the board brings its beautifully-written cast of characters to life and the riveting central story is surrounded on all sides by an almost endless array of deep and satisfying side activities that serve to further ground you in the life and times of Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang. A must-have title for your Xbox One.,2020-03-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 610c4fa3957b7bfbeb213850,Game Revolution,,100,"Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC is an even better experience than it was on consoles. Now that Rockstar has ironed out the launch issues, PC is the premiere platform for the game. The framerate increase alone is an amazing improvement, and as long as you have the horsepower, the game is even more stunning than it was when it released a year ago on PS4 and Xbox One.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5df2816aad4f81777e1f5632,Gaming Nexus,Sean Cahill,90,"A gorgeous world with so much to explore awaits everyone. It's not without some faults, and those with older spec'd PCs may have trouble running this. If you've got the rig to handle it, it's a wonderful experience.",2019-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5de9793dad4f81777e1f4d3e,SomHráč.sk,Martin Černický,90,"ed Dead Redemption 2 is a true colossus with an unbelievable attention to detail, who qualities shine through despite the technical shortcomings of the PC version. One of the most memorable titles of the last few years definitely deserves your attention, even if you'll find out it's not your kind of game in the end.",2019-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 610c5028957b7bfbeb213851,AusGamers,,100,"The PC version of the game is the best visual version. It has extra missions by way of treasure-hunting, strangers and bounties, among more, but it’s hard to quantifiably highlight these in a checkpointy way. Red Dead Redemption 2 is an experience; a journey of myriad ups and downs.",2019-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 610c4ea9957b7bfbeb21384b,Gameplanet,,95,"Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC is the definitive version of Rockstar’s Western epic. The game has never looked as good, nor played as well. This is one of the best stories Rockstar has ever told, even if their storytelling has become a little predictable, but that cannot take away from how exceptional the whole package is it.",2019-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 610c4f6e957b7bfbeb21384e,Areajugones,Óscar Sánchez,100,"Red Dead Redemption 2 is something we've never seen before on PC, it's really a next-generation game that makes us think about what's still to be achieved in the world of video games. It is currently the most 'beautiful' work at a graphic level that we can find, because there is nothing that looks better in a high-performance team. Rockstar has managed to achieve a graphic quality ahead of its time with this RDR 2.",2019-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5e276a40c25afe0e75c3026f,Marooners' Rock,Joseph Siemsen,91,"Red Dead Redemption 2 breaks the rules of the games I tend to enjoy. Lower on my preference list are both life simulators and open world, yet I found myself thoroughly engrossed in what was offered.",2019-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5de02894ad4f81777e1f3c89,GamingBolt,Will Borger,80,"Red Dead Redemption's PC port isn't perfect, but it's playable now. Its flaws are more apparent a year later, and it never should have launched in the state that it did, but this is still a great game... provided you can run it.",2019-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5dde1b0cad4f81777e1f3a85,PCMag,Tony Polanco,80,"Red Dead Redemption 2 impresses on PC with exciting action and stunning, photo-realistic graphics. As with its console counterparts, this is one of the must-own games of the generation.",2019-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 610c4dd7957b7bfbeb213845,Softpedia,,90,"I'm quite sure that Red Dead Redemption 2 doesn't redefine the open-world genre, but it surely brings it to a much higher level. And it's not just through sheer size that it does that, but by combining writing, visuals, music, voice acting, and gameplay mechanics to deliver an engrossing experience that sometimes is better than the one in the real world.",2019-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5e9bbecebdf729557ef48c89,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,95,"Red Dead redemption 2 is the same console game but even better. This new version comes with a lot of exclusive content and very juicy improvements like playing at 60fps, new accessories for the campaign mode, an improved photo mode or the possibility to use mods. Unfortunately the optimization is not as good as we would like and we will have to wait for a patch that solves it. Apart from that, this is a real masterpiece and one of the best games ever. It would be a total irresponsibility not to play it.",2019-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5ddbb8b666e2226fc0064563,God is a Geek,Adam Cook,100,"Once upon a time people would overuse the word ""epic"", but it's a phrase truly befitting of Rockstar's brilliant Red Dead Redemption 2.",2019-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5dda5ef866e2226fc0064517,The Digital Fix,Eden Penketh,100,Red Dead Redemption 2 is a masterpiece. No other game has ever tried and succeeded to capture a sense of a time and place long gone while also blending social commentary so well. The addition of a multiplayer mode that's a real step up from Rockstar's last effort makes Red Dead Redemption 2 unmissable on PC.,2019-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 610c4e69957b7bfbeb213847,Digital Chumps,,95,"Red Dead Redemption 2 on the PC is the top-tier version of the game. It's the Woodford Reserve bourbon when you're used to drinking Kentucky Gentleman. It will most undoubtedly look better than the console version and include all the gameplay that you would expect from the title, but the cost of getting it to that Woodford Reserve level is definitely a price only a PC elitist would understand and accept.",2019-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 61c243cd9e5c48c548d673cd,IGN Spain,Juan García,95,"Red Dead Redemption 2 will be the first game in the series available for PC. It includes several graphical and technical improvements to offer a more immersive experience, as well as new bounty hunter missions, assaults on lairs and weapons, among other things. Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC also allows free access to the multiplayer world of Red Dead Online, which includes all the improvements we have been implementing and the latest content updates. That way, you can enjoy the full online experience, including the trades of the West and the specialized roles of bounty hunter, dealer and collector, in which you can progress to exclusive rewards.",2019-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5dd38c1a66e2226fc0063b89,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,100,"Be an outlaw or try and turn over a new leaf in the old west, yes please!",2019-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5dd3789466e2226fc0063b7a,GameZone,Arne Cito,100,"Deep gameplay at an unseen fidelity and attention to detail cement Red Dead Redemption 2 as Rockstar's newest genre-defining adventure. In spite of technical issues at launch, the PC version reigns supreme as the decisive way to experience the Wild West epic at uncapped framerates, obscene resolutions and incredible visuals.",2019-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5dd2e41066e2226fc00637fb,COGconnected,Lou Sytsma,93,"This is unquestionably a brilliant experience. Everything about this version is bigger and better than the console version providing you have the rig to run it on. ",2019-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 615fb7469e65de2d02a17cc1,XGN.nl,,90,"Back in 2018, we were already deeply impressed with Red Dead Redemption 2, but the PC version has improved the game on several points. The mouse and keyboard controls work a lot smoother in our opinion, and graphically it looks even more impressive. To conjure up those beautiful images on your PC you only have to have a strong PC in your house and even then there are still a number of problems that can pop up. Thankfully, Rockstar has already released some updates to resolve those pain points, so hopefully soon everyone will be able to enjoy the wonderful adventure without any problems.",2019-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5ddfdce8ad4f81777e1f3c35,Oyungezer Online,,95,"RDR 2 was already magnificient on consoles, but it's even better on PC. If there weren't any technical issues, we'd name this as one of the best PC ports of all time.",2019-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5dcf039e66e2226fc006352b,PC Gamer,James Davenport,88,"Red Dead Redemption 2's stark, slow depiction of America's fading frontier is a monumental work straining against stubborn mission design and stability problems.",2019-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5debf262ad4f81777e1f506e,Player.it,Daniele Di Egidio,100,"Getting lost in a game has never been so easy, the universe of rdr2 is boundless and timeless. A joy for the eyes and the heart. Every gamer in the world should play with it.",2019-11-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5dcc5a8f66e2226fc0062b7a,GameSkinny,Jordan Baranowski,100,Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC is truly mesmerizing. This is the definitive way to play Rockstar's Wild West epic.,2019-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5dcc4a1866e2226fc0062ad0,Hobby Consolas,Alejandro Alcolea Huertos,99,"Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC expands what we saw on consoles a year ago. It brings new content for the campaign in the form of new weapons and missions, as well as a very entertaining photo mode. Technically it's superb and the mouse+keyboard control fits like a glove.",2019-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 610c5281957b7bfbeb213861,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,90,"RDR 2 is a great game, it's actually two in one (you'll pay for it). In the package you will get a massive story and a separate online world full of possibilities. However, the PC version still has some technical problems after the first big patch.",2019-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 610c4d97957b7bfbeb213843,Worth Playing,,80,"There are two ways to look at the PC version of Red Dead Redemption II. If you're viewing it from a content and gameplay standpoint, this is the Wild West opus you've come to expect from one of the specialists in open-world games. The single-player game is dense, with tons of quests and plenty to do in between the story-related missions. The online game is equally as packed, and it could easily stand alone from the campaign. If you're looking at it from a technical standpoint, it is a mess. Between the crashes, the constant popping of textures and objects, the inability to retain or change settings without fuss, and a busted benchmark, this hearkens back to the early days of the GTA IV launch, which didn't stabilize until months later. In the end, this is still a fine game and a must-have for those who crave sprawling, open-world adventures, but you might be better served waiting for things to settle down if you don't want to troubleshoot things along the way.",2019-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5dd292e566e2226fc0063692,PC Invasion,Steven Wong,80,"Although Red Dead Redemption 2 for the PC has plenty of technical quirks, they're easy to overlook once you're immersed in the story and the breathtaking beauty of the world.",2019-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5dc9c9e566e2226fc00627da,Attack of the Fanboy,Brandon Adams,90,"When everything clicks, Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC is a solid port, just not a perfect one. Largely carried by the fantastic quality of the game itself, the port does at least provide prettier visuals, additional content, and a fantastic new Photo Mode.",2019-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5dc983113496c41f3bb5c450,CGMagazine,Cole Watson,75,"The PC release of Red Dead Redemption 2 is without a doubt visually breathtaking to behold, but a wide range of issues at launch sour the experience of revisiting Rockstar's captivating Western.",2019-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5dc965d33496c41f3bb5c407,Critical Hit,Geoffrey Tim,90,"There's not much in the way of new content, but Red Dead Redemption 2 is undoubtedly best played on PC. With scalable graphics options for future PC tech, improved input latency and an already burgeoning modding scene, Red Dead Redemption will continue to shine on the platform for years.",2019-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5dc95bac3496c41f3bb5c3fb,Game Rant,Denny Connolly,100,Red Dead Redemption 2 is back with a PC port that allows users to explore some new content and push their settings to the max.,2019-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5dc556aa3496c41f3bb5c1ba,Gamersky,,100,"RDR2 is one of the greatest video games of all time, and there is no doubt that PC is the best platform for Red Dead Redemption 2 because of huge graphics improvement.",2019-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5dc543d73496c41f3bb5c1b1,The Games Machine,Paolo Besser,99," Red Dead Redemption 2 was fantastic on PlayStation 4, and it remains fantastic even on PC, with the addition of some aspects that were missing in the original edition.",2019-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5dc520d73496c41f3bb5c114,Screen Rant,Christopher Teuton,80,Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC remains both a visual and storytelling masterpiece.,2019-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5dc4916b3496c41f3bb5bf08,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",,,"A staggering technical achievement; a deliciously gooey shooter; the most accurate mud simulator outside of actual mud; a great advert for the healing power of peaches. However you approach Red Dead Redemption 2, there’s something to impress here. And on PC, it’s at its most impressive.",2019-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5dc489833496c41f3bb5bde7,Daily Star,Ben Walker,80,"In a world where developers who design experiences for console and try throw them on the PC, Rockstar Games beautifully takes its time in creating a port that both serves the artistic purposes of the original while allowing players to run free in their best open world to date. Just make sure your PC is up to standard.",2019-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 5dc44a4b3496c41f3bb5bd79,PCGamesN,Sam White,100,"PC is the best place to play last year's best game. It's massive yet detailed, sprawling and epic, and combines Rockstar's penchant for immense detail with a surprising amount of human heart.Sam White",2019-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,a3c78a5c62824677834c1008e0be9b2d 6217b3859e5c48c548d8a25e,GameWatcher,Bogdan Robert,90,"After more than 55 hours spent playing, I'm still awed by just how great God of War is. This is the result of a clear, determined vision, its separate elements harmonizing almost perfectly to deliver an experience that understands the series' blood-soaked origins but is also not afraid to push it into a more mature and nuanced direction.",2022-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 62045a729e5c48c548d7d382,BossLevelGamer,Jason Moth,97,"The PC port of God of War takes an already amazing game and makes it look and play better than ever before. Provided you have a rig powerful enough to take advantage of all the new upgrades. But even without all the bells and whistles, God of War remains a modern masterpiece and you owe it to yourself to give it a shot.",2022-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 620416fd9e5c48c548d7d271,The Outerhaven Productions,James Bentley,90,"God of War manages to solidify itself as a wonderful standalone game that rises to the challenge set by its previous games and moves it into a more grounded and, ultimately, fulfilling area. While some may miss the over-the-top action and more distanced camera angle, it makes up for it with one of the very best narrative experiences of the last decade.",2022-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61fb0e599e5c48c548d784fb,Gamerweb.pl,Jakub Smolak,90,"God of War is a tailor-made game, so that everyone likes it and that everyone can find a lot of fun in it.",2022-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61f981b99e5c48c548d76e4f,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,70,"God of War is not only a fun game itself, but runs flawlessly on PC and with some really nice visual and performance upgrades that make it now the definitive way to play.",2022-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61f7fad09e5c48c548d75f64,Jump Dash Roll,Peter Taylor,100,"God of War showcases what can be done when time is taken with the periphery as well as the main story. By taking the time to weave the strong foundation that is the Norse Mythology with that of the Kratos' history with Greek Mythology, Santa Monica Studio have crafted a truly intriguing world to inhabit. ",2022-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61f0e6fa9e5c48c548d72fd8,Explosion Network,Jacob Hegarty,100,"Overall, God of War on PC has improved over the PS4 release. With the added graphical fidelity and the addition of widescreen, ray tracing, and DLSS support, PC players now get to experience one of the best titles from the PS4 in even higher definition and better framerates",2022-01-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61edc05f9e5c48c548d70a11,GameBlast,Alan Murilo Pereira Duque,100,"God of War is one of the best games of all time, and one of the few that I would rate as essential for any gamer. The impeccable PC adaptation makes this the definitive version of this modern classic and the perfect appetizer for a certain Ragnarök that is approaching this year. Unmissable.",2022-01-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61eacae39e5c48c548d700da,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,100,"God of War is nothing short of brilliant, beautiful, and brutal. From its incredible story to the combat, this is a one camera masterpiece start-to-finish. While it is priced at $50, is several years old, this is PlayStation 4’s best game now available on a personal computer. Made for players old and new alike, God of War is a fresh start for Kratos and the series, and is totally enthralling. God of War is one of the finest games ever made, and the PC version elevates it to incredible heights.",2022-01-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 62388ef6274ec35e72dc3487,UnGeek,Robert Yatco,100,"This is a really great PC Port. While there may not be any new post-launch content here, it's just a prettier version of an already excellent game. For those who haven't played this game and have the PC specs to run it well, God of War for the PC is a must-play!",2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61fac5b19e5c48c548d77bb7,Geeks & Com,Marc-Antoine Bergeron Cote,95,"The PC version of God of War meets the main criteria for a successful port with compatibility with the latest technologies, the use of the peripheral of our choice or the possibility of increasing our immersion with ultra-wide screens in 21: 9. During my test, I did not have any particular technical problem or bug strictly speaking. If, according to the developers, this version of the game offers true 4K resolution, there are still textures that are a little blurrier than the others. Nothing too bad and it does not spoil the experience at all. The most positive point of the PC port of this adventure with Kratos is the fluidity that the latter possesses by allowing the user to completely unlock the frame rate.",2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61e762cb9e5c48c548d6e324,PlayStation Universe,David Carcasole,90,"God Of War on PC is unsurprisingly the same amazing game it was on PS4 back in 2018, although its pain points are more blatant years later. The visuals, narrative and stunning experience however do not disappoint and remain as impactful as they've always been. It also helps that this is so far, Sony's best port to PC in terms of optimization. This is well worth picking up, whether or not it is your first time.",2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61e5de2d9e5c48c548d6d971,TheReviewGeek,Greg Wheeler,90,"The fact that God of War still holds up after its release in 2018 speaks volumes about the great work Santa Monica Studio have done with this “not really a reboot but not really a sequel” game. When it dropped on Playstation as an exclusive, it rightly received critical and fan acclaim the world over. Fast forward to 2022 and that same experience is now available to PC users, in a port that’s just as good – if not better – than its Playstation counterpart.",2022-01-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61e5230e9e5c48c548d6d5ee,BaziCenter,Mohammad Talebian,100,"What seemed impossible a few years back is now a reality and PC gamers can finally play one of the most important Sony exclusives of all time thanks to recent developments in video games industry; and even though it has been 4 years since the initial release of God of War on PS4, it's still one of the best action adventure games currently available.",2022-01-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61e7ef6f9e5c48c548d6e7d4,gameranx,,,,2022-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61e1e0099e5c48c548d6d0b7,Oyungezer Online,Eser Güven,95,Sony nailed this PC port. God of War is climbing the Master Race mountains to bring the PC pantheon to its knees.,2022-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61e1dfb39e5c48c548d6d0a5,Daily Mirror,James Ide,100,"While picking this up may not be worth it for those who own the PS5 version, for those who played it on PS4 the PC port is a visual feast, it offers significant improvements over this already legendry title and the definitive way to play God of War.",2022-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61e146769e5c48c548d6ced2,Impulsegamer,Abdul Saad,90,"All in all, there isn't much else to say about the God of War PC port. The game runs better than on any other platform and is decked out with all the settings imaginable with bonus content to boot. Replaying through the grand adventure that is Kratos and Atreus' story was also a delight. So if you're a hardcore fan of God of War like I am or have never played the game, then I implore you to do so on PC if possible as its so far the most optimal way to play it.",2022-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61e1047a9e5c48c548d6cea4,Game Revolution,,100,"How impressive God of War is on PC really gives credit to Santa Monica Studio’s work on this game. It’s still a gorgeous journey through a unique take on Norse mythology, and a great way to play the game for the first time or revisit it before God of War Ragnarok releases. I’m as impressed with it now as I was the first time through it, and I look forward to seeing what’s in store for Kratos and Atreus in the sequel.",2022-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61e04d339e5c48c548d6cc30,GamingBolt,John Cantees,90,"Despite some slight performance issues, God of War not only lands on PC well but also proves to be a much more natural fit for the platform than any other PS4 exclusive so far.",2022-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61df1ab79e5c48c548d6c3b2,AusGamers,,95,"Supporting everything from mainstream entry-level hardware to the latest in GeForce and Radeon tech. Basically, you can make any of the above look like it did on PS4, PS4 Pro, or even go beyond what's possible on the PS5.",2022-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61df1a8d9e5c48c548d6c399,Gamersky,,97,"In terms of graphics and controls, the PC version of God of War is perfectly built for PC. If you have always been interested in the God of War franchise but unable to play it due to game console exclusiveness, now is your perfect chance to experience the greatness of God of War. Before release of God of War: Ragnarök, experiencing the next-gen God of War will be a good choice for the die-hard fans of this franchise.",2022-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 62b4bcb30bfe2deada185c8a,Saudi Gamer,,100,A breathtaking epic journey and a masterpiece on all levels. Here's the best game of 2018 coming to PC to enable a larger segment of lucky players to live this magical experience for the first time--and perhaps the envy of millions of gamers who would love to forget about the experience and play it from scratch all over again.,2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 625a03c7008489e208d83459,ComicBook.com,Logan Moore,100,"At the end of the day, God of War on PC is, well, God of War on PC. That might sound like a trite way to describe this port, but the fact that I found no major drawbacks or issues with this version of the game is basically all that you can hope for when publishers bring a console game to PC. The end product here shows that PlayStation is becoming much more experienced with this PC porting process, which isn't just a great thing for God of War, but it bodes well for the company's future plans in this space. If you somehow haven't played God of War already, now is the time to rectify that mistake and prepare for the arrival of Ragnarok later in 2022.",2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 624ed83d008489e208d7b724,Tom's Hardware Italia,Lorenzo Quadrini,90,"All in all, this PC version is a jewel within an even greater jewel which is God of War. The four years of waiting are therefore more than justified and, above all, do not weigh in the slightest on the game's performance. God of War has not aged, it has even improved and contributes to the already huge pool of games for PC users. Through a fine porting work, and thanks to the bases of excellence, we speak of a video game that should not be missing in the libraries of any fan.",2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 620a9e039e5c48c548d80e77,Siliconera,Dani Maddox,70,"God of War is a lore heavy game with a seemingly endless supply of pickups, quests, and side dialogue centered around Norse mythology and the relationship between a father, Kratos, and his young son Atreus.",2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 6206cb169e5c48c548d7ea5b,Eurogamer.pt,Jorge Loureiro,80,The PC version of God of War goes to show that it remains one of the best action and adventure games. There is no equal.,2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61e427139e5c48c548d6d48d,SomHráč.sk,Martin Černický,90,God of War is an excellent entry in the iconic series that is accessible even without playing the original games and still feels fresh four years after its initial release.,2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61e17d829e5c48c548d6cf76,GRYOnline.pl,Krzysztof Mysiak,80,"If you always wanted to play God of War, but never owned a PS, this is the perfect moment to try this legend on PC. The port is solid, and technical shortcomings aren't serious enough to prevent you from having fun with this phenomenal slasher. If you know GoW from PS4, you probably want to ignore this release – there's nothing new compared to the original.",2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61dfa1309e5c48c548d6c8de,IGN Middle East,,95,"A visually superior game is still fun when playing it, even years later.",2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61df35939e5c48c548d6c727,Areajugones,,95,"Playing God of War should be a must. Possibly we are facing one of the best games of the past generation, if not the best. Now you can play it on PC and you can also enjoy it like never before. This is the second time that I finish it and I have enjoyed it like a child, if you did not play it before or consider it, run to enjoy it.",2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61df353c9e5c48c548d6c715,The Games Machine,Erica Mura,97,"Whether you are a lover of the original series or new gods of war, it does not matter: give it a chance, you will hardly regret it.",2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61df32909e5c48c548d6c6f3,GameSpot,Phil Hornshaw,90,"God of War isn't drastically different on PC when compared to the PS4 version that launched back in 2018, but its little improvements are definitely nice ones, making this a solid PC port overall. There isn't reason enough here to buy a second copy of the game if you've already played, necessarily, but the PC version is a great reason to check out God of War for the first time for anybody who hasn't had a chance to experience it. God of War remains an excellent, gorgeous, affecting action game, and with the port to PC, it gets a handful of nice, if somewhat minor, improvements.",2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61df32499e5c48c548d6c6e1,VGC,Jordan Middler,100,"Even if you’ve played God Of War on the PS4, it’s more than worth going back for another trip up the mountain.",2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61df321a9e5c48c548d6c6b7,TheSixthAxis,Stefan L,80,"God of War is a great port of one of the PlayStation 4's biggest games. PC gamers have all of the graphics options they could really want, and the game's origins mean that even fairly modest gaming PCs can push for high frame rates and resolutions. If you've not already played the game on PlayStation, this is a great chance to catch up ahead of Ragnarok's highly anticipated release.",2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61df32079e5c48c548d6c6a4,GameByte,Olly Smith,85,"God of War is a narrative gem. What it lacks in pacing and agency, it more than triumphs in writing, acting, and directing. What it results in is a deeply emotive story about a familial relationships and the ties that bind us. With a sequel just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get into this series. As part of Sony’s directive to bring more of its beloved franchises to PC, I’m glad it settled on one of the PS4’s most popular titles.",2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61df31f59e5c48c548d6c691,Attack of the Fanboy,Diego Perez,90,"Whether you're revisiting the frozen Norse realm or diving into Kratos and Atreus' journey for the first time, there's never been a better way to experience this epic tale.",2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61df31dc9e5c48c548d6c67f,XGN.nl,Luuc ten Velde,93,"God of War is even better than it was in 2018 thanks to the power of the PC. With an uncapped framerate, native 4K and Ultra-Wide Screen support the game looks amazing and plays even better. If you're new to the series, this is the place to start.",2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61df31839e5c48c548d6c66c,COGconnected,Lillian King,95,"If you don’t own any PlayStation consoles and this is your first chance to play God of War, then this is your call to action. It’s worth it: there’s a reason everyone was obsessed with this game. God of War lives up to the hype, and it hasn’t aged since its release. All the reasons God of War was so good the first time around haven’t gone anywhere.",2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 61df2c569e5c48c548d6c626,Screen Rant,Natalie Lindner,100,"God of War’s PC port is a must-have for fans of games with seamless combat and gorgeous graphics. Kratos’ story and character development as a father and mourning husband presents players with a heartbreakingly beautiful tale accompanied by vivid depictions of Norse mythology. Its visuals create immersive arenas to battle the living and the undead in over 40 hours of story gameplay. Whether fans are experiencing God of War for the first time or are weathered veterans of the franchise, nearly everyone can enjoy God of War’s PC port.",2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e5ac1cb3b20442cadb7de54486b9cf2 624de0cc008489e208d79b39,GRYOnline.pl,Hubert Sosnowski,95,"Do you know what I’m going to do after writing this review? Play Hades again - for fun. It’s just so damn good. Maybe I’ll be able to escape hell, maybe not, but I’ll be happy to try again.",2022-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 61e9cc699e5c48c548d6fd0f,Vamers,,100,"It is easy to get lost within the world and tale spun and conjured within Hades. Being the first video game ever to win a literary Hugo award for its narrative is nothing short of incredible. It is also incredibly well deserved, and an exciting new accolade for future games to aspire towards. Heart is arguably the most crucial part of any game, and it is something Hades has to spare. At its core, Hades is a relatable and timeless coming of age story about family, and is a deep dive into the greek gods and their stories – something rarely explored outside of the classroom or on the big screen. There is also a powerful underlying lesson to be learnt about embracing the journey and accepting failure as an inevitable part of moving forward. Even without any prior love for rogue-like games, Hades is absolutely worth at least trying. The gameplay is smooth and complex enough to keep the player entertained and invested, even through tears of frustration. Everything else it offers is just polishing on an already gleaming gameplay experience.",2022-01-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 6139b22764f4324fcd14d08d,Pure Dead Gaming,,100,"Hades was incredible on PC and Switch and is even more incredible on the newest consoles featuring stunning 4K visuals and the amazing gameplay that we all already loved. If you haven’t played it yet, what are you waiting for?",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 612f271fbcdc6191d41917fd,IGN Korea,Seongho Moon,90,"You’re going to equip various weapons and receive endless blessings from other Gods while doing your best to escape hell, guarded by your father, Hades. The difficulty hike is no joke and tutorials that kicks you right into middle of hell (literally) would be the first obstacle for those who’re new to rogue-like action genre, but once you get your grip and get used to its mechanics, you’ll be willing to melt away your time like an unattended ice cream left out in the depth of hell. While many rogue-like games suffer from meaningless retries and lack of reward rebalancing, Hades rewards those who keep trying by providing you with more questions and stories to uncover. There are plenty of hardcore modes for the heart of steel gamers who’d like some neverending challenge as well. Fans of hack & slash must try this game out.",2021-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 612a60d18004f75a29ce569f,Game Forces PT,Filipe Mesquita,90,"Hades is a sublime experience and certainly deserving of all the praise it has received over the past year. With gameplay so juicy that we can only describe as addictive, with one of the most appealing visual and sonic aspects you can find, and with such a well-written narrative, we have no doubt that Hades is one of the best games currently available for PlayStation 5, and most likely the best roguelike produced to date.",2021-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 6126a475d6eccf0bc8950553,BaziCenter,Javad Mohseni,100,"Hades takes the usually not well recieved Roguelike genre to a whole another level by pushing the potentials of the genre out of the window, presenting a high tempo gameplay with well-balanced difficulty, eye catching visuals and solid voice acting.",2021-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 616068959e65de2d02a17f0a,RedTieGuy,Basil Frank,90,"The more I speak about this game, the more I just want to jump back in for another run. It's addictive, it's frustrating, it's fun and it's highly recommended.",2021-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 6123a93c90b676e80f3105c9,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Impozible Julin,100,"-""Es contundente, pulido, brillante""",2021-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 6123915b90b676e80f3103fc,JVL,,100,"Hades is a great vintage, we knew it since its release, we confirm it in these lines. Supergiant Games has given it its all and serves us one of the best games of recent years. Beautiful to die, artistically irreproachable, the app may not invent anything, but it absolutely transcends all the mechanics related to the genre it represents.",2021-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 6122843e6ffaa0ca0ef6ce3e,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,90,"I have to agree, Hades deserved every single award and critically acclaimed review it received, it’s one of the best roguelike games I’ve played on PlayStation. The visuals, voice acting, music, and gameplay all work perfectly together, creating a very polished, addictive, and challenging, yet rewarding experience which you’ll instantly become hooked on and find hard to put down. The game does suffer from a lack of variety when you’re playing in long sessions, but that’s because the game is beautifully hand-crafted rather than procedurally generated, so it’s to be expected. If you’re not mesmerised by the satisfying combat, strategically planning your upgrades and boon pick-ups, or wiping your sweaty palms after an intense boss fight, you’ll be fully engaged with the brilliant narrative and interesting NPC interactions.",2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 612234d26ffaa0ca0ef6cdd7,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,90,Review code provided by the publisher.,2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 611f1c6e9c30d27775959644,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,50,"Hades is a hack-and-slash dungeon crawler roguelite with a simplistic gameplay loop, some complex perk combinations reminiscent of Transistor, and a reactive story that sees characters react to just about anything that you do. The problem is that all of the things that you can do are limited to picking perks and killing things in the same four floors of the same dungeon, and the story drags its heels in such an egregious way that you have to finish this same 20-40-minute dungeon something like 50 times to reach the actual ending.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 611ead1f9c30d2777595959a,GamingTrend,Abdul Saad,90,Hades is a fantastic game and is really worth all the acclaim and praise its received thus far. The game's amazing ability to both engage and challenge you is worthy of applaud and the now that the game is available on all platforms many more players will be able to enjoy this spectacular title.,2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 6123bd9edddac9f15dbf37b1,Twisted Voxel,Muhammad Ali Bari,90,"Weak endgame aside, Hades is an innovative and refreshing take on the roguelike genre, coupled with fast, frenetic, and fun gameplay.",2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 611d0862d2d9925bcbb8cab8,Impulsegamer,,100,"While a port to the PlayStation 5, Hades is still a masterclass in game design on this next-gen console. It flawlessly integrates its incredible story with its exceptional gameplay in ways that very few games have been able to achieve before it. The gameplay is tight, complex and addictively fun to engage with. The visuals are absolutely stunning and the music is phenomenal on the PS5 with none of the ""issues"" of the Nintendo Switch version. So if you're seeking a compelling game to invest your time in, this Rogue-Lite game called Hades is absolutely worth it!",2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 611cb95dd2d9925bcbb8ca71,AusGamers,Steve Farrelly,95,"Hades is a rare breed of game. Supergiant’s design confidence is almost reflected in the cavalier attitude of the game’s protagonist, Zagreus; capable and arrogant, young and vibrant. But evermore charming as a result. I’ve used the phrase before, but this is absolutely a franchise-in-waiting, and more, if the studio and Private Division were so inclined. But know this, at the very least: those accolades? The ones that kept coming? We’re adding to them -- a year on, and now with a new audience and new homes, Hades is still near-perfect and an absolute must-play. Don’t miss the bus again.",2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 611cb2b5d2d9925bcbb8ca6e,Gaming Nexus,Rob Larkin,100,"Action roguelikes is a genre seeing a bit of a surge of new entires lately, and Hades is as good or better as anything you will find in that field. It offers an overall experience in storytelling and gameplay that is top-notch regardless of genre. It's this incredibly unique type of game and play loop that turns your every failure and death into a reward of unlocking more story, injecting more humor, and inviting you to take a stab at one more run. It's won numerous game of the year awards on PC, and there is no reason for those accolades to stop with the port to consoles. Just don't forget to give Cerebus a pet on your way to the next run.",2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 611de41b9c30d277759593b8,M3,P-A Knutsson,80,Intense and challenging battles are mixed with amazing characters that populate colorful and lovingly created environments. The tribute words hail and Hades is worth every single one – although we would have liked to have seen more improvements and news alongside the one-year-old Switch version.,2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 6160ed1a10b39c41d6ea2dbe,Hey Poor Player,Andrew Thornton,100,"Hades remains an absolute must-play modern masterpiece on the Xbox Series X. I’m thrilled to see new ports bring it to a new audience. With a wonderful story, memorable characters, some of the best voice acting around, a stunning soundtrack, variety that keeps things fresh even after dozens of runs, incredibly tight gameplay, and game design, which will allow even those who don’t usually care for roguelites to engage with it, this is a game that every player should try.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 611b0433d43f314421a91377,Xbox Achievements,Matt Lorrigan,90,"Hades is an excellent action game that allows players to find progression even in death. Roguelikes are normally known for their high level of difficulty, but in Hades, the greatest challenge you’ll face is trying to put it down.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 611b033cd43f314421a9136c,Gamefa,Mahdi Maleki,100,"Console version of Hades is just a masterpiece as well as PC version. Actually, i can say that Hades is the perfect meaning of a ""roguelike action dungeon crawler"". Don't miss this game at all.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 6126107ed6eccf0bc8950457,XGN.nl,Theo Weber,90,"Hades is a near-perfect Roguelike. The game looks great, plays smoothly, and offers tons of variation. There is no boredom in this game that lets you escape, die and repeat over and over again. You just want to reach the end and after that, you want to do it again and again. There are a few minor details that could have been better, but it doesn't get much better than this.",2021-08-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 611950189d9c7d02ee8a90cb,PPE.pl,,95,"Hades returned in a very good, albeit predictable, style. This is still a great production, but it is worth knowing that developers do not really take full advantage of the possibilities of new platforms.",2021-08-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 6118fa229d9c7d02ee8a90a5,Merlin'in Kazanı,Eren Eroğlu,94,"Hades is one of the best rogue-like games ever; with great music, stylish art design and smooth gameplay.",2021-08-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 611c32edd2d9925bcbb8c327,FingerGuns,Toby Andersen,90,"Hades is the new standard by which we measure roguelites. A stunningly modern narrative scenario told in bitesize morsels perfectly designed around roguelites, it also manages to have infinitely replayable combat full of constantly changing moves and powers. It demands your skill and a lot of your time, but it rewards you by providing meaning to the grind.",2021-08-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 624fa1a9008489e208d7c1ff,Capsule Computers,Travis Bruno,100,Hades’ ability to blend its narrative with its addictive gameplay makes for an incredibly enjoyable game that can entice even those who have never tried the genre.,2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 62320cb967855975e586e5e4,Tom's Guide,Sarah LeBoeuf,90,"In Hades, you'll die a lot, but this compelling roguelike makes battling out of the underworld a pleasure.",2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 6115608c226e1e6e65313cf6,XboxEra,Aarsal Masoodi,92,"Hades has perfected several elements of the rogue-like genre and does a banging job on the rest. It is, by far, the best game of its type that I’ve played. But don’t let the words “rogue-like” scare you off – it is made in such a way that it is appealing to both fans and non-fans of the genre alike. Hades is a game I firmly believe anyone even remotely interested should play. I guarantee that you won’t regret your time in The Underworld.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 6113328edad48b590fa0c546,The Outerhaven Productions,Kyle Simcox,100,"Hades is the best Rogue-like on the market. It's only downside is it's genre which will scare away the more casual gamer. Aside from that, everything about Hades is absolutely fantastic.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 6112dd3181dfdd2baab61d4d,Sirus Gaming,Casey David Muir-Taylor,95,"Hades on PS5 has been my favorite way to play, and I’m excited more people will be able to dive into Hell.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 62502bae008489e208d7d238,Tom's Hardware Italia,Andrea Maiellano,90,"Eleven months after its official release, Hades finally arrives on the consoles of Microsoft and Sony confirming itself as a small masterpiece able to address a much wider audience than you might think considering the genre of belonging.",2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 61149fd4226e1e6e65313bc3,Screen Rant,Cody Gravelle,90,"Hades remains one of the best roguelikes in recent memory regardless of what machine is housing it. As always, the advice ultimately remains the same for those on the fence about the Supergiant Games spin on mythology: go play Hades. Now there's even more ways to do so.",2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 6112d28c81dfdd2baab61d18,Bazimag,Vahid Zohrabi Nejad,100,"With so many videogames that are totally forgotten a few weeks after their release, it's great to have a title like Hades which has been among the best games of every year since 2018 when it first came out in early access and the home console version continues this winning streak.",2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 6112cca881dfdd2baab61d04,ZTGD,Terrence Johnson,95,"If you are a fan of rogue-lites there is absolutely no reason for you to not be playing Hades, and if you aren’t a fan of the genre but enjoy action RPG’s with the above ingredients then you should give this a try. If Hades becomes the gold standard for rogue-lites going forward, then consider me a willing convert and long live the rogue lites!",2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 6112b0e081dfdd2baab61cd8,Everyeye.it,,92,"Hades was an undisputed masterpiece eleven months ago on PC and Nintendo Switch, and it is also confirmed as such in PlayStation and Xbox format. The edition intended for the Sony and Microsoft platforms is in all ways identical to the original, with just appreciable improvements in terms of resolution on the most recent machines, where the glance of 4K is noticeable in exalting the theatrical staging of an ancient Greece very different from the canons and full of personality.",2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 6112b04f81dfdd2baab61cd6,Pure Xbox,Daniel Hollis,90,"As expected, Hades knocks it out of the park, offering a stellar experience to Xbox players for the first time. It's every bit as incredible as it was a year ago, with punchy combat, an addictive gameplay loop and a cast of characters that prove to be charming and terrifying in the same breath. It's a shame a few frame rate issues sour the experience occasionally, but make no mistake, Hades is absolutely worth your time whether you're a fan of the genre or not.",2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 6112b02a81dfdd2baab61cd4,SomosXbox,Sebastián Domínguez,95,"Supergiant Games has very little to prove with Hades in its console version, beyond its performance and optimization. It's not just that he's been nominated for game of the year. It is that this game already managed to massively captivate critics and audiences alike in 2020. If we can add anything, I'd say that Hades evolves in every way every time you play it, both playable and narratively. From what we can highlight the combat, which is the core of the game, is highly satisfying. This is a game you should at least try.",2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 61129e2881dfdd2baab61c85,Hobby Consolas,,93,"Hades was already one of the best games of 2020 and the best work of Supergiant Games, and this new version for Microsoft's and Sony's consoles is just another proof of it.",2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 6112965e81dfdd2baab61c77,But Why Tho?,Charles Hartford,100,"So if you came into this wondering if the Hades port is worth a second look, I could not recommend it enough. The charm, character, and challenging gameplay that made it an instant hit last year gives it more than enough appeal to warrant a second go.",2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 6112883c81dfdd2baab61c6e,God is a Geek,,95,"One of the best games of the last few years comes to next-gen consoles. Hades is a great ride on PS5, and well worth your time.",2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ae6edb2223c4f8c97e9839b5b6497bb 5d86716293765d677874a743,Merlin'in Kazanı,Ahmet Özçilingir,85,"Great game, spectacular, unique and incredible atmosphere",2019-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5e8f6037bdf729557ef47fd6,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,95,"Journey is one of the best games-experience ever created, if not the best. Its capacity to transmit so many emotions and feelings has rarely been seen so effectively and forcefully. It is, however, a prerequisite to open your mind and understand that video games can go beyond mere entertainment, sometimes focusing on simply provoking an emotional reaction.",2019-06-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716293765d677874a745,Gamers Heroes,Casey Scheld,80,"Journey's journey to the PC is a successful one, barring some minor technical issues. Between its incredible atmosphere and unique mechanics, this is one title worth exploring.",2019-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a6d0,Nerdburglars,Dan Hastings,80,"A highly unusual and relaxing adventure that manages to tell the story of a journey without using a single word. The game is stunning and has a very unique visual style to it. The gameplay is simple, yet adequate for the style of game. It is a short experience that is unique and really stands out of other games in a similar genre. The lack of a narrative may turn some people off, but if you can deal with this, it is a game worth playing.",2018-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a6ca,Rebel Gaming Canada,Richard Bouvier,90,"Journey is a unique, exhilarating and inspiring experience. I have been playing video games for over 30 years. In that time games have matured into a narrative medium capable of making you laugh, to cry, to fear to hate and maybe most impressive of all to mourn and to love. The medium when used effectively can inspire great emotion and spur great philosophical debate. Through active immersion games can easily enchant you in ways traditional passive media simply can’t. In a wonderful and impactful game such as Journey those memories and those experiences will haunt you long after the credits roll.",2017-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716093765d677874a569,Cubed3,Thom Compton,90,"Journey is a masterpiece, one that still holds up well years after it came out. It's indicative of the industry that there still doesn't feel like there's anything else like it. Many could call it the original walking simulator, but in reality, it was a game that proved that what we perceive as a game or not may be wildly wrong. It's hard to find an experience that can make being wrong so enjoyable.",2017-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 610dc46d2956a704054de4c6,Zoomg,محسن وزیری,95,Do not deprive yourself of this unrepeatable experience.,2016-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 610dc42d2956a704054de4c4,SECTOR.sk,Juraj Malíček,100,"Journey is, it is the perfect game – of course, if we respect that is the definition that defines the game as a form of execution.",2015-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a647,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,90,"A prettier, smoother version of a classic",2015-09-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a6c4,GameSpew,Morgan Davies,90,"One of the only complaints this game has experienced from countless players is its length. If you're familiar with the controls, you could easily complete the game in just over an hour",2015-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a653,Gaming Nexus,Randy Kalista,98,"Journey is masterful. It's meaningful. You won't remember the details of every journey, but every journey is unforgettable. You'll have no choice but to play it again and again.",2015-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 610dc3eb2956a704054de4c2,JVL,,90,"Journey offers us a different vision of the video game that rocks our daily lives. The arrival of the 1080P coupled with the 60FPS works wonders and the support of the Cross-Buy function is a major asset to convince PS3 players. For newcomers to the PlayStation universe, Journey and one of the best games to illustrate the spirit of originality that drives Sony and allows it to give its chance to projects apart.",2015-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716093765d677874a59d,ActionTrip,"Uros ""Vader"" Pavlovic",92,"At the risk of getting a bit too philosophical about this, Journey really is just about the journey itself, not about explanations and hard facts. The game just tosses you into a lovely dream-like experience. This experience you probably won't forget.",2015-08-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a6cd,The Digital Fix,Jack Yarwood,90,The game is a spellbinding experience that really is a credit to its medium.,2015-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716093765d677874a5cb,NZGamer,Keith Milburn,95,"Journey's beauty isn't solely from its art or music, or the experiences crafted by its level designers and programmers. It's the way all of the elements speak to each other, and how it challenges classical game systems to further reinforce its metaphors. Journey was a masterclass in emotional design when it came out. This sharper, crisper version still carries that badge.",2015-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a636,Game Revolution,Peter Paras,100,"At the end of the campaign, you'll most likely be surprised to find that the one person who hung out with you was really three, or four, or more. What's more surprising was that seeing all the people I'd come into contact with hits me emotionally. I don't know them, but I 'know' them.",2015-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 610dc3c02956a704054de4c0,PPE.pl,Mateusz Gołąb,100,"The most beautiful experience of the past generation, now also available to PS4 owners. If you haven't lived your Journey yet, make up for it. If you are already after, then it is worth refreshing. Just like the Little Prince.",2015-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716093765d677874a581,Digitally Downloaded,,100,"And so in an odd way it makes Journey the best example of Marxist thinking that we've ever seen. The idea that humans, separated from the need or potential for conflict with one another and placed in a truly egalitarian environment in which there can be no class nor discrimination, would be naturally inclined to work together to their mutual benefit is in many ways innocent and naive, but it's a beautiful thought, and just as Journey is a beautiful game, it has a beautiful heart, and that makes the ending (which I won't spoil, even though you really should have experienced it by now), all the more heart wrenching, but ultimately beautiful.",2015-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 615fa4209e65de2d02a17cb5,XGN.nl,,90,"Whether it's the uniquely cooperative aspect, the insanely beautiful environments, the music that blends seamlessly with the gameplay, or a combination of all of this, we can't give you a warmer recommendation than to set off an evening for Journey. Turn off your phone, close the curtains and put on headphones and immerse yourself in this unique video game, which you simply must have played once.",2015-07-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a650,Gameplanet,Hannah Douglass,90,"A tremendous title on PS3, Journey is even better on PS4 thanks to a better resolution, improved frame rate, and sharper textures.",2015-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 610dc3292956a704054de4b9,Merlin'in Kazanı,Emin Çıtak,91,"Is this just a game? I can feel this game, I can feel this journey in my heart. Great art design and an unforgettable experience.",2015-07-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 610dc2df2956a704054de4b5,IGN Spain,Juan García,90,"A beautiful journey, unparalleled in the history of the video game.",2015-07-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a63b,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,100,"Journey is minimalist to allow you to fill in those gaps with your own emotion and experience — to apply your personal situation and make the story your own. It's a simple beauty, but one that shines brightly and now has the opportunity to be played by millions more thanks to its stunning upgrade to PS4, with beautiful lighting and environments that impress. Whether you've played Journey before, or never had the opportunity, do yourself a favor and make your way to the top of the mountain on PS4. You may find more on the way to the peak than you expected at the outset.",2015-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a6b9,Forbes,Erik Kain,100,"Firing up Journey on PS4 is a delight. It's so gorgeous and fluid in 1080p and 60 frames-per-second. Even though that's really the only thing different about it, it's a wonderful experience.",2015-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a6c1,Slant Magazine,Jed Pressgrove,60,"Its anecdotes function as mawkish indicators of social status, as the Internet crowd often forgets that being online is a privilege for more than a few.",2015-07-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a644,PSX Extreme,Ben Dutka,100,"Anyway, Journey on PlayStation 4 is undoubtedly the definitive edition of an instant classic. It's not drastically different and there really isn't any new content, but the upgrades included in this package are noticeable and appreciated, and vault the production into the stratosphere. We are moved and impacted; some even say they're forever changed after finishing.",2015-07-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a641,Critical Hit,Alessandro Barbosa,100,"Pulling on emotional strings throughout, Journey is every bit the masterpiece on PS4 that it was on PS3. It's an emphatic example of art, sound and design working in complete harmony together, creating a piece of digital art that just begs to be experienced. Journey is nearly flawless, and will remain so until the end of time.",2015-07-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a5d3,Pixel Dynamo,Jason Torfin,100,"A masterfully-crafted, scarf-swaddled allegory. Take the trip.",2015-07-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 610dc3882956a704054de4be,PPE.pl,Paweł Musiolik,90,"Still a great production. Not everyone will like it, but that does not mean that it is not worth the attention. An additional plus for the fact that having a PS3 version, we get a release on PS4 for free.",2015-07-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a6bf,The Game Fanatics,Myles Gann,97,New Sony adopters can hail as an indie champion has come to PlayStation 4 while returning Nomads can appreciate the upgraded visual splendor.,2015-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a6bc,IGN,Marty Sliva,90,"Three years later, Journey remains one of the most powerful games in recent memory.",2015-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a64d,Impulsegamer,Dakoda Barker,100,"A beautiful, emotional, minimalist journey full of wonder and heartbreak.",2015-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a63e,Hardcore Gamer,Matt Whittaker,90,"With the addition of Journey, the PlayStation 4 library has gotten a heck of a lot more special. If October's Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection manages to avoid being a technical disaster, this will mean that Sony's latest console will have five of the most incredible PlayStation 3 titles available for purchase if you include both this and The Last of Us Remastered.",2015-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a6c7,GameSpot,Kevin VanOrd,100,"Journey has only improved with time, earning its status as one of the best games ever created.",2015-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716093765d677874a5a0,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,90,"Whether you played and enjoyed Journey before or are curious to see what the fuss is all about, the PS4 version provides a great excuse to experience one of PSN's greatest titles for a first or second time.",2015-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716093765d677874a56f,IBTimes UK,Ben Skipper,100,One of the greatest video games ever made. A masterpiece.,2015-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 610dc3022956a704054de4b7,Hobby Consolas,Alberto Lloret,89,"If you are one of those who did not play it on PS3, you have before you a unique adventure of its kind, of those that without words says it all. And if you have it, thanks to the Cross-Buy you can enjoy it on PS4 without costs and with visual improvements. The remasters like that, YES.",2015-07-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 610dc24c2956a704054de4b0,Atomix,,100,"In a way, we get rid of our mortal bonds. We discovered that the true meaning is on the path, on the path, and that a goalless journey really... there is never an end to it.",2015-07-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716193765d677874a6b7,Metro GameCentral,,90,"Less is most definitely more in this beautifully understated co-op adventure, that dares you to make sense of its enigmatic voyage.",2015-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 5d86716093765d677874a57b,The Jimquisition,Jim Sterling,90,This is interactive art. This is how it's done.,2015-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e82628bda3240959b7eed18967186c8 6253ef34008489e208d7ebaa,Enternity.gr,Giannis Archontidis,80,Grand Theft Auto V Expanded & Enhanced Edition has plenty of visual additions to make players who have played it again have a much better experience.,2022-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 624ff62c008489e208d7cfa8,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,80,"If you've somehow held out on getting Grand Theft Auto V until now and don't play games on your PC, then the PS5 version is the one to get. The faster loading times and graphical bumps still make this a good-looking game, despite the age of the assets.",2022-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 624ee2eb008489e208d7b8ca,Impulsegamer,,94,Overall the improvements to the GTA Online for next gen consoles is worth the price of admission especially as it can now be purchased separately from the main game. Also adding the ability to transfer characters will make the transition to the new gen a lot smoother for long time players who have accrued wealth and reputation.,2022-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 624da17c008489e208d794ba,SECTOR.sk,Peter Dragula,60,Rockstar releases GTA V for another generation of consoles. Now with small graphic upgrades and with 60 fps mode. But it's not enough for paying upgrade.,2022-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 624df992008489e208d7a2a4,SomosXbox,Daniel Villagrasa,70,GTA V on Xbox Series X gives very little reason for Xbox One players to make the jump (pay-per-use). A version that could well have been free is left behind a payment barrier to justify technical improvements that they know little.,2022-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 62484095274ec35e72dca2ef,PSX Brasil,Paulo Roberto Montanaro,85,"Without any content additions for those who have already explored every alley in Los Santos, this version of GTA V may not be enough for veterans, but it remains a true masterpiece in the new generation. It also supports 60 fps or the ultra-high definition in 4k, making it the best possible way to enjoy this great criminal journey.",2022-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 6242f574274ec35e72dc77af,Impulsegamer,,82,"If you have not played GTA V for a while or not at all, this is the definitive version to play.",2022-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 6241a700274ec35e72dc7057,Digital Chumps,Will Silberman,75,"Either way, there are multiple reasons to praise the next-gen version of GTA V and GTA Online, but be warned that the new player experience is still much to be desired compared to other MMOs. If you own a PS5, you should definitely take advantage of trying out GTA Online before it becomes a premium game in a few months.",2022-03-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 624e303e008489e208d7acb1,PPE.pl,Wojciech Gruszczyk,80,"GTA 5 is back and although it is the ""best release for consoles"", it will rather interest a few. Have you played? You know exactly what to expect. Is it worth it for 60 frames and faster loading? It all depends on whether you've already played Grand Theft Auto 5.",2022-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 623f8b6f274ec35e72dc6a17,CGMagazine,Khari Taylor,90,"With a plethora of visual enhancements and quality of life improvements for GTA V and GTA Online leading the charge (60fps performance, ray-traced shadows and significantly faster loading times chief among them), there’s never been a better, easier or more affordable time to visit San Andreas on current-gen consoles, whether it’s your first trip or if you’ve been away for years.",2022-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 62432578274ec35e72dc79ce,XGN.nl,Ralph Beentjes,80,"With the next-gen version Rockstar has brought us the ultimate version of Grand Theft Auto 5. The graphics have been improved a lot, the loading times are much faster and the PS5-version even has a couple of features for the DualSense controller. The question, however, is whether you want to replay the same adventure again, as there is no new content, nor any improvements or additions to the gameplay. A version purely made for newcomers or true fans of GTA 5.",2022-03-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 623b2ef3274ec35e72dc52b4,God is a Geek,Chris White,80,"GTA V on PS5 is the best version of the game. The 60fps make it feel smoother to play, with faster load times being a welcomed improvement.",2022-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 624e014b008489e208d7a32a,Generación Xbox,Gabriel Fuentes,83,"Grand Theft Auto V is a very curious case, a game that is still in the main rankings of the world as one of the best-selling titles despite having come out almost a decade ago (and having been given away by Epic), which leads to think that people have bought it on several different platforms and, in many cases, more than once. So, is it worth buying it again? I think that answer depends on each one, on their level of fanaticism for the game, on the economy of each one and on what they expect from production in this new generation.",2022-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 62451090274ec35e72dc86a9,JumpCut PLAY,Sam Comrie,65,"Ultimate it's going to come down to how much you love the Grand Theft Auto franchise, as Rockstar's next-gen upgrade is purely aesthetic and performance-based. Just like it was in 2013, it's Grand Theft Auto 5.",2022-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 6239edcf274ec35e72dc432c,GamingTrend,"Cassie Peterson,Ron Burke",85,"It's somewhat unfair to compare the next-gen console versions to a PC as my video card costs more than both consoles combined. That said, what Rockstar has pulled off here is as close to a PC running at max settings, but with a slightly lower draw distance and less feature-rich anti-aliasing. On the other hand, if you are coming from the PlayStation 4 or the Xbox One, the difference is staggering. Most of the time a next-gen native version of a game is just a higher-resolution minimal-effort wallet hug, but here it's clear that the developers are looking to deliver the best version of their most successful game ever, ahead of finally getting another proper installment in the series.",2022-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 6239bc83274ec35e72dc3fdf,Game Rant,Dalton Cooper,70,"The next-gen version of Grand Theft Auto 5 is a new way to play one of the best games ever made, but the upgrades may not be worth it for everyone.",2022-03-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 62392998274ec35e72dc3b88,Expansive,,80,"Grand Theft Auto V on PlayStation 5 is almost as big of a leap as we saw from the PS3 to the PS4. The loading times are rapid, the visual quality is blindingly beautiful, its smooth as silk and many of the game’s mechanics still hold up very well. Some things definitely have not aged as well, though, and it is a game, you feel, which is beginning to run on fumes.",2022-03-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 6238ded7274ec35e72dc38fa,BaziCenter,Bahram Bigharaz,85,"Into its 3rd generation and GTA V is still printing money for Rockstar. The new generation version is not as jaw-dropping as it was almost a decade ago, but it is the best way to play it if you are one of the very few who hasn't already; And even if you did, the current discounted price might tempt you to give it another try anyway.",2022-03-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 6238cc02274ec35e72dc36f0,Hardcore Gamer,Chris Shive,90,Grand Theft Auto V is one the best games released in the last decade and holds up surprising well nine years later.,2022-03-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 62388cf7274ec35e72dc330c,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,82,"After almost ten years, Grand Theft Auto V begins to show its age. It's a remarkable video game though, but three new visual modes can't hide the fact that some of its game systems are beginning to feel antiquated. Still, this next-gen version is obviously the best way to play GTA 5 and GTA Online.",2022-03-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 623881e1274ec35e72dc30f8,GamingBolt,Shubhankar Parijat,80,"Grand Theft Auto 5's new-gen upgrade is solid and effective, but much too conservative, especially for a game that's long overstayed its welcome.",2022-03-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 62385b30274ec35e72dc2599,Press Start,Toby Berger,80,"Even though it's not the 'Expanded and Enhanced' version we were hoping for, Grand Theft Auto V on current-gen is the best way to play the game on console. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles showcase their finest traits, improving load times drastically while adding minor technical improvements that make the experience that much better.",2022-03-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 625a0ef9008489e208d83669,ComicBook.com,Cade Onder,70,"The Xbox Series X|S and PS5 versions of Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online are good, this isn't a bad game, it's just not as impressive as one may hope. It has some flashy new graphical effects, a menu redesign, and the 60FPS mode is remarkable, but it's all marginal. For newcomers with little to no experience with the game, this is going to be an absolute treat. For veterans, this may ring a bit hollow. It's worth picking up if you want to keep up with GTA Online and have the best possible version, but otherwise, there are no enhancements that demand you replay the story once more.",2022-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 62387945274ec35e72dc2cbb,Attack of the Fanboy,Diego Perez,80,"Grand Theft Auto V was a landmark title when it was released, but its online counterpart has surpassed it in every way. This next-gen port is a great way to experience GTA Online, but the lack of single-player additions is disappointing.",2022-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 624e22d0008489e208d7a9e9,Daily Mirror,James Ide,80,"Grand Theft Auto V for Xbox Series X and PS5 isn't so much expanded but it's certainly enhanced. The common criticism here is that it looks the same, and there’s a small nugget of truth to that, the updated visuals aren't mindblowing, but they do add up to make a difference. While those graphical changes aren’t as dramatic as the difference between GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2, the drastically reduced loading times, higher framerates and improved audio on the current hardware does make the game much more enjoyable.",2022-03-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 624ddd92008489e208d79aa6,TheSixthAxis,Gareth Chadwick,,"The core game’s design is showing its age at this point. Many missions are fun activities sandwiched between needlessly lengthy driving sessions. Seriously, the number of times if makes you drive between Sandy Shores and the main city of Los Santos is ridiculous, or having to follow a plane for a full ten minutes for no real reason before getting to board it. It would feel like padding if this wasn’t already a long game without them. In spite of this, the story and characters can carry you through the rougher parts so you can enjoy the heists and the witty arguments along the way.",2022-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 6232313067855975e586f4d4,Screen Rant,Ewan Paterson,60,"It's still a great way to play Grand Theft Auto 5, but even with the visual improvements and new multiplayer content, it feels less like a necessary return, and more like an aimless jaunt.",2022-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 6231fbab67855975e586dff4,Push Square,Sammy Barker,80,"GTA 5 is beginning to show its age, but it's a testament to Rockstar's original vision that Los Santos still stacks up. The improvements to image quality and framerate give this sunny sandbox a new lease of life, and while some of the single player gags may not hit as hard as they did in 2013, there are still plenty of memorable missions across the release's 30 or so hour running-time. Meanwhile, GTA Online's freeroaming multiplayer lobbies remain unmatched, and while newcomers may find the learning curve borderline impenetrable, if you can overcome its idiosyncrasies there's nothing quite like the crime caper on offer here.",2022-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 6230f3a967855975e586b20f,Metro GameCentral,,,"The 60fps option improves the gameplay to a small degree but, almost a decade later, it’s not the graphics or the story that impresses the most in GTA 5, but the open world design. It’s the one element that is beyond criticism and while it is beginning to seem a little old-fashioned compared to newer titles like Zelda: Breath Of The Wild and Elden Ring it’s still lightyears ahead of any of its would-be rivals.",2022-03-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 6232073867855975e586e219,gameranx,,,,2022-03-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 61bb72169e5c48c548d657b9,Hobby Consolas,Álvaro Alonso,80,"A great expansion, loaded with content and with the level of quality, playable variety and sense of humor that we would expect from a story DLC for GTA V, only weighed down by being within GTA Online.",2021-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 5fca938a038871749d417c1e,PCGamesN,Matt Purslow,100,"At campaign level you’ll be playing as three distinctly different characters in an astonishingly detailed and accurate recreation of Los Angeles, engaging in missions that tips hats to the best in crime cinema. A GTA world has never been as populated with things to do, be that hurling yourself out of helicopters whilst riding an ATV, or seeking out bounty hunt targets for big cash rewards. Los Santos is a world full of amusement and excitement, although these days Rockstar’s satire is starting to wear a little thin and the jokes don’t always hit the right mark. Online, it’s the same experience, but all the other gangsters are real people. And you can engage in a car chase with a rival player whilst Kenny Loggins’ Danger Zone plays on the radio. If that doesn’t convince you, I don’t know what will.",2020-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 5d866e9393765d677873ad1b,PC Aficionado,Tom Olson,96,"I am going to go out on a limb here and say that GTA V is one of, if not the greatest video game out there today.",2017-10-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 5d866e9493765d677873adf4,Red Value Gaming,Dymox,86,Grand Theft Auto V is a great game to anyone who enjoys a vast and expansive open world with lots of stuff do and having something for everyone.,2017-02-11T05:00:00.000Z,False,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 5d866e9693765d677873af32,TrustedReviews,Stuart Andrews,100,"GTA 5 can be depraved, amoral, sickeningly violent and childishly desperate to shock, yet it's also one of the richest and deepest games ever made, with an ambitious three-stranded storyline that holds so many disparate parts together.",2015-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 5d866e9693765d677873af1d,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,93,"GTAV is a masterpiece, successfully reproducing the awe that we felt when GTAIII first hit the streets while also surpassing GTA: San Andraes in both volume quality of content. Content concerns are without number, though gamers should expect nothing less from a franchise named after a felony.",2015-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 5d866e9693765d677873af37,Sirus Gaming,Lexuzze Tablante,99,"Grand Theft Auto V showcases the masterpiece of an open world action adventure title that Watch_Dogs and other open world games have failed to deliver. The mind-blowing graphics, alluring gameplay experience, and the perfect online mode makes Grand Theft Auto V a deserving game to be awarded with Game of the Year title of 2015!",2015-05-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 610c3c86957b7bfbeb21382a,Impulsegamer,Joshua Wright,100,"Ultimately you will get everything you expected from GTA 5 for PC; a tremendous game with many months of playability and the potential to only get better. If you own a kick-ass PC you should buy it. If not, take the $1500 you were going to spend on that poseur Mac, and buy yourself a kick-ass PC.",2015-05-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 5d866e9693765d677873aefd,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,100,"At the end of the day, this is still Grand Theft Auto V, an entry that I find is the best in the series, and a game that has been made that little bit better with the performance boost and graphical enhancements.",2015-05-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 610c3695957b7bfbeb213816,CGMagazine,Reid McCarter,70,"Needless to say, the 2013 release of Rockstar North’s Grand Theft Auto V generated a great deal of excitement.",2015-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,954871df36d3456ca1face43aa5c2e62 613d31a4ba43ef859830ed54,Cubed3,Sandy Kirchner-Wilson,90,"The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt is an amazing triumph of fantasy world design. It successfully pairs fast action gameplay with slower methodical planning and preparation moments, as well as having an incredibly fun main storyline with plentiful side quests. At this point the game has been out for a long time, but it is highly recommended that it is on anyone's lists especially if they missed the boat on the original release. In a word, fantastic.",2021-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5f0dcfdfd88e035744c1a98c,Player.it,,100,"A more than appreciable technical sector, a stratospheric soundtrack that I often find myself listening to separately, as well as the REDengine, the same engine used for The Witcher 2 and developed by the same CD Projekt RED, contribute to bring on our screens an unforgettable gaming experience, which currently, five years after its release, is still the reference standard against which we compare story-driven videogames, whether we like it or not.",2020-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5e176e0f117f2f0cdf3db6c6,TrustedReviews,Stuart Andrews,100,"The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the new RPG by which all other RPGs should be judged. Not only has CD Projekt Red deliverered the largest and most convincing fantasy open-world we’ve ever seen, but a storyline, quests and systems that make it an incredibly compelling place to run, ride and sail around in. ",2020-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5e0bb99871f25c74e732640b,Fintendo,Ville Polvela,90,"""Steel and silver.""",2019-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5dbbb5cdc55ae12d47d2b552,Gamefa,Amirmehdi Namjoo,90,"After about 4 years, The Witcher 3 is still a great RPG game. The amount of content in this game is simply huge. This amount of content, along with deep gameplay mechanics, astounding visual art and dulcet music coupled with epic tracks make this game fantastic. The Switch port is a technical achievement for the developers and also looks good if you want to play in handheld mode, but it has some notable differences with other platforms that especially make the game, not the best option. If you need the portability of Switch for this game, then don’t hesitate and buy it, but for playing this on a TV or monitor, I suggest going with other platforms",2019-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5daf37ee34f2907a2bb54ce3,Echo Boomer,David Fialho,80,"To everyones surprise, the Nintendo Switch can run The Witcher 3, with a great package full of content for those who seek the adventures of a witcher on-the-go.",2019-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5e1a1c88117f2f0cdf3db81d,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,80,,2019-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5da59b3039414c46a805c96c,Cultured Vultures,Darryl Edge,75,"The Witcher 3 is still an astounding game to be celebrated, but even if it's one of the console's considerably better ports, the Nintendo Switch version really isn't the way to experience Wild Hunt.",2019-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5dea70f0ad4f81777e1f4e5e,Darkstation,Garland Pan,100,"As a landmark title that other games have trouble matching even now, The Witcher 3 flourishes on the Nintendo Switch. With an immense amount of absolutely engaging content, a meaningful narrative, and a meticulously designed world to explore, there’s no doubt about the quality of the game.",2019-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5da48f35dcd01647a689fd03,MSPoweruser,Aaron Potter,80,"It’s easy to see how players would prefer the convenience of undertaking Geralt’s journey on the go, either from the very beginning or as someone who missed out on Hearts of Stone or Blood and Wine and are craving a way to jump in right away. Switcher 3 is the ultimate fantasy RPG and the ultimate in convenience.",2019-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6f93765d6778740cd5,PC Aficionado,Tom Olson,96,"To put it simply, The Witcher 3 is a piece of modern gaming’s history and is a masterpiece that every RPG fan will need to experience if they haven’t already.",2017-10-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6a93765d6778740b81,ComiConverse,Alan Stock,100,"The finest RPG in many years, with a vast open world that truly feels alive. Highly polished in every area and stuffed full of quality content, this game sets a new benchmark for the genre.",2016-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6f93765d6778740cb8,Gaming Masters,Eddie Stubbington,96,Loads of Content to Explore with a Beautiful Open World,2016-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6993765d6778740b2d,Videospielkombinat,Wyzzlex,100,The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is easily one of the best role playing games ever made. The world and characters are designed with incredible detail and the story will drag you into an amazing and unforgetable journey. You just need to play it.,2016-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6d93765d6778740c6f,PC Invasion,Tim McDonald,80,"I've made it pretty clear that it's hardly a flawless game, but that doesn't change the fact that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is something pretty bloody special and you should absolutely play it.",2015-11-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6a93765d6778740b73,Spoil Everything,Isaac López,98,"I have put more than a hundred hours just playing this game, and not only I don't feel like I've wasted my time, but I invite you to do it too.",2015-10-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6f93765d6778740caa,GameSkinny,Elijah Beahm,60,"The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an amazing single-player action-RPG buried in a mediocre open world game. As much as everyone was wowed by the jump to open world with the third Witcher game, I seriously wish they'd stuck to the formula in their previous games. Sometimes bigger really isn't better.",2015-09-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6993765d6778740b40,Forbes,Erik Kain,90,"All told, I give the game a Buy in my Buy/Hold/Sell ranking. For all its flaws—and I realize that I've listed many—it is one of the most sprawling, magnificent solo RPGs ever made. It does too little to fix its mechanical problems, and focuses too much on creating an open world, but the quality of its quest design, world-building, and wonderful (if too large) cast of characters makes it a game that no RPG fan should miss. It may be a flawed masterpiece, but it's a masterpiece nonetheless.",2015-07-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6d93765d6778740c4f,GamingTrend,Eric Van Allen,95,"The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt ends Geralt's tale in spectacular fashion, finding ways to fill a giant world with thrilling combat, beautiful sights, and a bevy of compelling content. A strong conclusion to The Witcher trilogy, and a masterpiece that will keep you enthralled for weeks and months to come.",2015-07-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6d93765d6778740c5d,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,100,"The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is more than just an incredible game that successfully brings lush visuals, tactical combat and a captivating world untainted with the issues that games of similar nature have when building such huge open spaces. It is also a respectful closure for Geralt, the series and its fans. Not only is the world a phenomenal character, but the narrative, the fleshed out side content and the character building weaved into this adventure are all purely excellent. With the consequences of morality playing a big part in the outcome of Geralt's adventure, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt sets a new bar for video game writing, and will have players sharing tales of their adventure – in one of the best role-playing games released – for many months to come.",2015-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6993765d6778740b17,Sirus Gaming,,92,"Despite my minor complaints regarding the combat and the (massively inflated) controversy over the graphical downgrade, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a staggeringly accomplished game. The developers, CD Projeckt RED should be proud of what they've created. I just hope that others are paying attention.",2015-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6f93765d6778740cb2,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,97,"Why are you reading this review instead of playing this masterpiece ? Tsk, at this rate, you'll never beat it! Witcher 3 is the kind of game that we will be speaking of fondly alongside the likes of FFVII, FFT, and Baldur's Gate 2.",2015-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6f93765d6778740cbb,VGChartz,Joseph Trotter,,The high point for narrative-driven open-world RPGs,2015-06-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6a93765d6778740b63,Gamers Heroes,,90,The Witcher 3 does have some minor flaws but ultimately is a game every RPG fan should play this year. This game is easily going to be a contender for Game Of The Year in 2015.,2015-06-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6b93765d6778740bd3,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,90,Unquestionably a Game Of The Year contender,2015-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6f93765d6778740ca2,GameSkinny,,90,"If you liked Witcher and Witcher 2, then Witcher 3 will not disappoint. Even if you didn't like the first two games, this one is a cut above it's predecessors.",2015-06-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5f381abe59864725e2d72ffd,RPG Italia,Gabriele Aroni,90,"All The Witcher fans will love it, but The Witcher 3 is a must-have for any RPG fans out there.",2015-06-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6e93765d6778740c82,RPG Fan,Andrew Barker,95,"The Witcher 3 presents a realistic, engaging, and dark fantasy world. With fast-paced combat, deep character customisation, and massive locations to explore, it's a game not to be missed.",2015-06-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6c93765d6778740c37,Dealspwn,Brendan Griffiths,80,"While the decidedly average combat and alarming number of technical gremlins are disappointing for a title that's been in development for so long, The Witcher III: Wild Hunt is still a must-buy title for genre fans. The Northern Kingdoms is vast and beautiful setting, packed with unique adventures and touching tales that you'll find away from the beats of the main story. A title to truly lose yourself in.",2015-06-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6b93765d6778740ba7,Gadgets 360,Rishi Alwani,100,"With an abundance of things to do, great combat, engrossing narrative, and a fantastic world to discover, The Witcher 3 is the video game equivalent to an all-you-can-eat buffet. It's seemingly never-ending and always appetising - without the nasty side-effects that come with overeating. Quite possibly the best game we've played this year and the benchmark for everything else that follows.",2015-06-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6d93765d6778740c49,The Digital Fix,Luciano Howard,100,"You'll not want it to end, just like you didn't want your very favourite RPGs of years-past to end either. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will sit in that list now. There isn't any higher praise.",2015-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6b93765d6778740ba1,Kill Screen,Chris Breault,87,"Comparison to The Witcher 3 would embarrass almost any RPG. It excels at everything most games suck at, from comic timing to narrative follow-through. It has the most expressive faces, the best drunken banter, the funniest throwaway gags, the most casual sex, and the deftest camera movements. But its best trick is to mold narrative from the materials that games have lately used as a sort of flavorless stuffing. In almost every side-quest and monster-hunting contract you undertake, there are telltale signs of someone at CD Projekt Red actually giving a s***.",2015-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6b93765d6778740b99,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,90,"The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an exhibition of lessons learned not only from CD Projeckt RED's past work, but also from a spectrum of open-world and role-playing contemporaries. It's expected for games of this nature to excel at taking your time away. What's most impressive about The Witcher 3 is that rarely seems to waste it. ",2015-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6f93765d6778740cc8,Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,Max Parker,88,,2015-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6f93765d6778740cb5,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,40,"In a game where the action mechanics are roughly 65% of the game's core gameplay, it is important to get these basic parts right and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt tragically fumbles. Good controls are the foundation of a quality game and anyone expecting good action here would be best to just put this white wolf out of his misery and bury him.",2015-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6c93765d6778740bd7,GameZone,Mike Splechta,95,The world and characters come to life in CDPR's conclusion to The Witcher trilogy. A few minor bugs can't ruin what is otherwise a masterful game. If only the combat was slightly better,2015-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 6111ece981dfdd2baab61bbe,Zoomg,رضا حاجمحمدی,95,"""Witcher 3: Wild Hunt"" meets all expectations and breaks your standards.",2015-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6a93765d6778740b66,New Game Network,Tim Reid,91,"The Witcher 3 is an incredible achievement by CD Projekt Red, with a huge world to explore, seemingly endless hand-crafted quests and a central story that holds the experience together marvelously.",2015-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6a93765d6778740b65,Fextralife,,90,"It incorporates so many different elements from so many games that it stands alone as it its own unique sub-genre. CDPR really created a masterpiece with this game, and while the combat can be a bit lacking at times and the controls are just frankly frustrating, they aren't enough of a blemish in the slightest to keep me from recommending this game to anyone.",2015-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 5d866f6f93765d6778740ccb,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,100,"The Witcher 3 is probably the best open-world RPG ever made, but it still falls prey to some of the genre's worst traps.",2015-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,9064fdd49de04718abe631788ad5a759 624214ac274ec35e72dc72e5,GameGrin,Artura Dawn,100,"A charming precision platformer with a pleasant story about mental health. Gorgeous graphics, beautiful music, and fantastic platforming had me coming back for more despite my thousand deaths.",2022-03-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0893765d67787884b5,Kinglink Reviews,Frank Reese,100,"A new entry but also one of the best platformers of all time. Celeste is special, it presents hard challenges, great story, but also has the ability for anyone to beat it. Definitely worth playing.",2019-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0893765d67787884be,The A.V. Club,Matt Gerardi,,"Even without embracing that duality, Celeste would be an exceptionally well-made platformer worthy of sitting alongside its titanic peers, but by caring to find the right amount of warmth to balance its barbs, it ends up standing up and taking a step ahead. ",2019-01-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0893765d67787884bb,The Game is a Lie,Gabriel Carli,100,"Celeste gets absolutely everything right. It has surprising audiovisuals, innovative gameplay and an inspiring story. Breaking the fourth wall constantly, it deals with current topics and makes the player embark on a beautiful rollercoaster of feelings, therefore being so immersive. It's indispensable to any player.",2018-12-30T05:00:00.000Z,False,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5f23aad5d88e035744c1ce01,oprainfall,Josh Speer,100,"Frankly, I should have bought Celeste a long time ago, but I’m glad I finally made my way the mountain. It’s a perfect example of why I love both indies and platformers. It’s also easily the best platformer I’ve played this year. For $19.99 you get a robust package full of challenge, heart and mystery. This small cast of characters really charmed me, and the gameplay itself was pitch perfect. Though I played it with the default settings, you can turn on many helpful features to make things a bit easier. I had gotten about 1300 deaths and 81 strawberries the first time I beat the game, and since starting this review I’ve already added plenty more to both tallies. I honestly love this indie gem, and can’t recommend it highly enough. Go do yourself a favor and climb this mountain!",2018-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0893765d67787884c0,COGconnected,Anthony Bacchus,93,Quote not yet available,2018-10-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0793765d67787884a0,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,"As most indie-keen gamers already know, Celeste is a phenomenal 2D platformer.",2018-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5f2e98dad88e035744c1ec9d,Chicas Gamers,,,"If you like demanding platforms, which demand more from the player than good reflexes and mashing buttons, and are willing to spend time fitting the little details and clues that Celeste hides behind tremendously solid and satisfying mechanics, the mountain will reward you handsomely. Essential.",2018-07-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0793765d67787884a6,Geeks Under Grace,LJ Lowery,100,"Celeste is the complete package with well crafted gameplay, a unique presentation, and a touching story—one of the best games of 2018",2018-07-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0793765d67787884ae,DarkZero,Ian Howarth,100,"Even from an objective standpoint, I honestly can't think of a part of Celeste I didn't like.",2018-06-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0793765d67787884b2,Attack of the Fanboy,Allen Reynolds,90,Celeste blends old gameplay ideas with progressive story telling and the results are nothing short of amazing.,2018-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0793765d67787884a3,GearNuke,Khurram Imtiaz,90,"A poignant tale that tackles a sensitive subject matter. Celeste is not only a challenging platformer, it is also an emotionally powerful story about dealing with the struggles of mental illness.",2018-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0793765d6778788499,GameMAG,,90,"Celeste is an unexpectedly great combination of genres and touching story about finding yourself, a true 2D masterpiece. Both Super Meat Boy lovers and Metroidvania fans will enjoy it.",2018-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0793765d67787884a9,IBTimes UK,Ben Skipper,90,"Celeste is an beautiful, optimistic game about how triumph can outweigh any number of failures . It's about reconciling your pain, frustrations and defeats. It's about getting better, in every sense.",2018-03-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0793765d677878849d,GameCrate,David Sanchez,85,"Celeste is one of the most entertaining 2D platformers in recent years. It'll defeat you from time to time, but its inviting controls, level design, and presentation will keep you coming back until you persevere and overcome every challenge thrown your way.",2018-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0693765d677878848a,New Game Network,Josh Hinke,80,"Celeste has a couple of hiccups in its aesthetics and tech, but the core of what Matt Thorson and his team have made contains a wonderful story of endurance and resilience for both the characters and the player, that begs not to be missed.",2018-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0693765d6778788480,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,100,"I’m not sure I’ll ever truly finish Celeste. I still have a couple of B-Sides to complete and the C-Sides are likely beyond my skill level. Assist mode is there if I need it, but I’m not ready to admit defeat yet. Neither am I ready for Celeste to be over. I’ll be dipping back into this masterpiece for many months to come.",2018-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,False,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0693765d677878847b,Pardis Game,Ali Ghorbani,95,"Celeste provides a deep adventure in the heart of a mysterious mountain. It's brightest moments are not of its platforming elements but the interactivity with its other aspects. Overcoming any challenges along the way affects the story one way or the other and as we get close to the end, the final picture tells the story of a strange and excellent adventure. To sum it all up, Celeste is the proof that simplicity encourages beauty",2018-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0793765d67787884ab,Zoomg,Afshin Piroozi,100,"Celeste is by all means a perfect game. Perfect level design, great story and enjoyable mechanisms all make this game a must have experience.",2018-02-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0693765d6778788493,VGChartz,Ben Dye,90,An incredible game; one you're unlikely to forget thanks to its heavy hitting tones and the absolute resolve of its protagonist who never gives in to the temptation of apathy and despair.,2018-02-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0793765d677878849b,Digiato,,95,"Celeste is such a beautiful masterpiece that although we've only been two months into 2018, it could very well be a game of the year nominee.",2018-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0693765d6778788486,Pure Nintendo,Heath Shusterman-Zimmerman,95,Gamers who enjoy a difficult but rewarding platforming experience should definitely check Celeste out.,2018-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0693765d677878847d,Press Start,Brodie Gibbons,90,"Celeste not only joins a long list of phenomenal platforming royalty, but it stands as a mighty pillar among the very best of them. Its message is clear albeit clumsy, though that doesn't detract from its very real and relatable cast of flawed characters. It's challenging in ways many games aren't while managing to maintain an endless supply of magic.",2018-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0793765d6778788496,TrueGaming,رهوان الفاضل,95,Celeste is a balanced blend of a thrilling story and super fun gameplay that easily have you lose track of time. A jewel not easily found in Platformers nowadays.,2018-02-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5fc72a2b038871749d417428,SomosXbox,Alejandro Alcolea,100,"Celeste is a game that lends itself to an easy joke. It is simply heavenly. The level design is fantastic, artistically breathtaking and playable. It is difficult, a lot, especially after the next lap, but tremendously satisfying. Explain why '' indie '' exists.",2018-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0693765d677878848d,Atomix,Aureliano Carvajal,93,"Celeste is probably the greatest surprise in 2018 so far. Its marvelous platforming, great mechanics, lovely visuals and lovely soundtrack simply make this a must have for anyone who loves 2D platformers.",2018-02-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5f2f5598d88e035744c1edc3,Cat with Monocle,Seth Hay,100,"Celeste a fantastic platformer that’ll test your precision and problem-solving skills. Each chapter challenges you to win, die, and have fun. Clearly a game to own in your digital gaming library. The only addition the game could possibly add would be adjusting the control buttons — luckily that is in the works. You’ll perish hundreds of times and that’s okay! When you’ve figured out how to maneuver around death traps, you’ll be smiling right up until you die again. When that happens, pick yourself back up and try again. I guarantee you’ll smile again. This is it, Madeline. Just breathe. You can do this.",2018-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0693765d677878846c,TrueAchievements,Sam Quirke,100,"Fans of tricky platformers will find much to love in the game's design, but it's also a perfect starting point for anyone new to the genre — perhaps even those actively averse to it. In short, it's a bit of a masterpiece.",2018-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0693765d677878846f,Game Informer,Ben Reeves,90,A solid story and rewarding platforming sequences makes for a highly gratifying climb,2018-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0693765d6778788463,GamingBolt,Ravi Sinha,100,"In an industry with so many passionate titles, Celeste stands tall as one of the best. Its vision is flawlessly executed with excellent gameplay and presentation from top to bottom.",2018-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5fc72999038871749d417421,Twinfinite,Zhiqing Wan,90,"Looking at my death count at the end of the game, it was a little shocking to see that I’d died that many times. But Celeste constantly reassures the player that it’s not something to be ashamed of. Every death is a lesson learned, and with every lesson comes improvement. As long as you don’t give up, there’s always a path to success. Even if you have to fail 2,649 times to see it.",2018-02-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0693765d6778788490,Everyeye.it,Marco Mottura,85,"Celeste is not only a brilliant platformer, one that will surely entertain you with its unusual difficulty and its astonishing level design. Celeste is a touching story about depression, a metaphor of life and ultimately a video game that will teach you a valuable lesson: never give in, no matter if you're dealing with a Gargantuan montain, a series of seemingly impossible jumps or anxiety. It might not be the next indie apocalypse, but it's still a product that's well worth of your time and money.",2018-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0693765d6778788478,Goomba Stomp,Zack Rezac,100,All of these factors blend together to form an instant classic. Celeste is a triumph and offers a staggering amount of content for its asking price.,2018-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0693765d6778788472,Gamersky,楚楠,89,"Obviously, Celeste is a wonderful game, with a strong storyline which you barely can see in platform games. Fantastic level design and puzzle settings keep players a feeling of freshness from the beginning to the end, and the large number of levels makes this game worth the price.",2018-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0693765d6778788466,Hobby Consolas,Álvaro Alonso,93,"A story about overcoming grief and accepting ourselves under the guise of an impeccable platformer. Celeste is the kind of game that no one, not even those who despise jumping games, should miss.",2018-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0893765d67787884b8,Fintendo,Ville Kovanen,90,"""Climb over every obstacle, it's worth it.""",2018-02-04T05:00:00.000Z,False,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0693765d6778788469,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,90,What separates Celeste from masochistic games like The End Is Nigh is that it's not bleak or unyielding.,2018-02-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0693765d6778788460,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,100,"Celeste is the best precision platformer in years, but it's also a game about the figurative mountains we all struggle with, and that's what makes it truly special.",2018-02-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0693765d677878845e,KeenGamer,,93,"Celeste is a fantastic 2D platformer that pushes the boundaries of the genre. The trip up the mountain feels deeply immersive and personal and is loaded with beautiful moments and challenges that fit the tone of Madeline's personal struggles and trying to reach the peak of a mountain--whether real or figurative. The challenge can be downright frustrating at times, but due to frequent checkpoints, it's manageable to break down and triumph over even the most difficult rooms. It's fun and fluid to move Madeline around the screen, and the beautiful visuals and soundtrack are almost unmatched by modern 2D platformers. I definitely recommend playing with a d-pad, which made the Switch a frustrating option for me at times, but it didn't inhibit my enjoyment of the game all that much, and if anything, it turned me into an even better player. If you are afraid of the challenge, there are nice options to make the game easier, and if the game is too easy--by god, how?--then there are B-sides to find and unlock with offer harder variations of the stages. Celeste is a fun game and a deep experience for a platformer, and I wouldn't be surprised to see this become a 2018 game of the year contender. Celeste is definitely a game worth picking up.",2018-02-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 5d867b0693765d6778788475,GamePro,Daniel Ziegener,90,"Celeste is not only an outstanding platformer, but also a soulful adventure full of intimate moments.",2018-02-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,544c18ccadf8466691d8f2a335721b14 616510e7ae06db5cf78ec19c,Atomix,,91,"Disconcerting and unpredictable are the best adjectives to describe robert Kurvitz's creation, because when you think that the story has become very long and dark, it takes unexpected turns to keep you hooked and wanting to know the outcome of it, regardless of whether you want to become the best detective or be a deplorable policeman as a human being.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5f57d140f7c1f130627f57a8,33bits,Juanma F. Padilla,95,"An original approximation of what it would be like to play a tabletop role-playing game on your computer or console, an original plot and the feeling of reading a good book in which you are the protagonist. All that and more is Disco Elysium, a unique game that any fan of the genre should have in their library.",2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5f58387af7c1f130627f59b1,Geeks Under Grace,,95,"Disco Elysium presents an unforgivable experience that is only occasionally weighed down by pacing issues, but otherwise soars to new heights of interactive storytelling.",2020-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5e7daed8bdf729557ef4623b,Gamersky,,95,"Disco Elysium is a very special RPG that most of your time will be spent on reading. It features a well-written detective story, various tricky skill trees, and memorable characters. This game might be the best one of its kind. But if you can't stand reading for a long time, just don't try it.",2020-03-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5e21dd0d4a8a3b376f438970,GameMAG,,90,Disco Elysium is one of the most striking and memorable games of 2019.,2020-01-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 606c92fdcfbed43e464664b0,Gamefa,Amirmehdi Namjoo,95,"Disco Elysium is a special role-playing game that promises much deeper and more beautiful story titles in the future by presenting a deep storyline, extraordinary characterization for characters, impressive choices, very different character traits for the main character, all of which are effective and have their proper impact on gameplay.",2020-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5e0dc30371f25c74e73265f1,Worth Playing,"Chris ""Atom"" DeAngelus",95,"In my opinion, Disco Elysium is the game of the year for 2019. It shows how you can make creative, engaging, and well-written games entirely using writing and player choice without falling into the simple ""visual novel"" style. It's biting, clever, and witty, and it deserves to take its place among Planescape and Fallout: New Vegas. It's a must-play for any fans of RPGs and a genuine modern classic that will hopefully set the stage for many things to come.",2020-01-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5e868860bdf729557ef473a9,Geek Culture,Jake Su,97,"A truly outstanding piece of art, Disco Elysium is an RPG that warrants playing over and over again.",2019-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5e046fa271f25c74e73260f6,GotGame,Cole Nixon,90,"Overall , while paying respects to gaming’s founding fathers in familiar yet polished gameplay, Disco Elysium paves its own path. While the controls sometimes feel lacking, it is the narrative heart and aesthetics that truly shine to an exemplary level.",2019-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dfebe93239b721b0efdb972,Skill Up,Ralph Panebianco,,Quote not yet available.,2019-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5e0c546871f25c74e7326450,Zoomg,Afshin Piroozi,95,"Disco Elysium is a definition of a unique game. ZA/UM has created a perfectly designed detective RPG game that's like nothing else! perfect character development and customization make Disco Elysium a deep RPG and effect of decisions on story makes every play through a different and unique experience. Disco Elysium is one the 2019's biggest surprises and of course best games,",2019-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5df2dff0ad4f81777e1f5775,Attack of the Fanboy,Brandon Adams,100,"Disco Elysium is perhaps one of the best role-playing games of all time, and I don't say that lightly. I haven't played a game that has been able to so masterfully flex to my actions as well as ZA/UM's freshman outing. The writing is sharp, the characters genuine, and the choices possess true stakes.",2019-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5e1e9dfa63796013cde61eee,MonsterVine,Shannon P. Drake,100,"Finally, a roleplaying game where you play a role instead of “press button, make the number go up.”",2019-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5de69fd5ad4f81777e1f425b,SomHráč.sk,Jakub Bjaček,90,"Disco Elysium is an unconventional and innovative isometric RPG, offering unusually complex mechanisms and great literary qualities in the vein of Planescape: Torment and Arcanum. It boasts strong atmosphere and attention to details that are sometimes overlooked by the larger videogame developers.",2019-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5e1f07f763796013cde61f75,CGMagazine,Preston Dozsa,90,"Disco Elysium is an RPG where you play as an amnesiac cop investigating a murder. Thanks to its writing and emphasis on freedom, it's unlike any other RPG out there.",2019-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5fc81bc2038871749d41762a,RPG Fan,Bob Richardson,95,"Disco Elysium is a landmark title in gaming that will hopefully set a new standard for quality game design and writing. Everything offered within feels like a work borne from passion and talent, but that latter part’s what has me worried. I would love for Disco Elysium to somehow plant a flag that boldly proclaims, “Here! THIS is what we need to be doing and THIS is how you do it!” Even if a developer understands the “passion” part of the equation and puts in the time and resources, that doesn’t always mean they have a talent for this caliber of game. This review’s already gone on far too long, but I have to convey the affection I have for the central protagonist and his companion — their chemistry. Despite how much of a screw-up he is, I still love him for all his quirks and failings. And I made him that. Perhaps he’s a reflection of myself in some way since I have finally, for the first time ever, been given the true freedom to create the protagonist I want and not some flawless, altruistic knight who’s come to save the day.",2019-12-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dde376ead4f81777e1f3aaa,Game Revolution,Jason Faulkner,90,"If you’re someone who doesn’t “like to read” or wants a lot of action in their games, Disco Elysium might not be the best pick. It does an excellent job of bridging the worlds of literature and gaming, and offers a unique blend on the venerable CRPG formula. ",2019-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5ddd341fad4f81777e1f37df,Twinfinite,Zhiqing Wan,90,"Disco Elysium is gritty and unapologetic, witty and bleak, and forces you to deal with your darkest demons and self-doubt. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.",2019-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5f284c05d88e035744c1dc9c,Kakuchopurei,Burhanudin Zamri,90,"Disco Elysium is one of the best games I have ever played and is most definitely my favourite 2019 RPG. If you’re looking for a game that will humour you with an amazing narrative for at least 20 hours, this is the game. For those of you who don’t like reading a lot of text in video games and prefer combat over conversations, I would advise looking elsewhere. Disco Elysium has enough words to fill out at least a few thick books, and it’s worth more than a gloss-over or two.",2019-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dd967e866e2226fc00644a6,RPGamer,Zack Webster,90,"Developer ZA/UM succeeded in making a game where progress isn’t tied to the defeat of, say, four hundred rats in a sewer, but to thoughtfully engaging with the world and characters it has to offer.",2019-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5ddb95d666e2226fc0064550,GRYOnline.pl,Krzysztof Mysiak,95,"Disco Elysium is a truly magnificent game not just for every RPG lover out there, but for any gamer looking for something more than simple entertainment. Get ready for dozens of hours of intellectual exercise – ZA/UM’s title elevates the entire gaming world, bringing the medium closer to true and meaningful art form.",2019-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dd8138a66e2226fc0064341,Shacknews,Sam Chandler,90,"It’s not very often that a game of this calibre comes along. Disco Elysium is mad with psychedelic energy, unabashedly dramatic, and dangerously well-written.",2019-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dd38c5066e2226fc0063b8c,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,96,"Disco didn't die, but someone did and you have to find out who and whodunnit!",2019-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dce0f8d66e2226fc0063311,RPG Site,Adam Vitale,90,A wonderfully written dialogue RPG that defies the preconception of what RPGs can be.,2019-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dd5b42f66e2226fc0063f72,Fanbyte,Steven Strom,95,"Disco Elysium is a mercilessly deep RPG, both in terms of its well-written world and the sheer volume of decisions it tracks.",2019-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dcb693e66e2226fc00629ba,New Game Network,Josh Hinke,84,"Disco Elysium is an experience that other developers will be hurrying to unpack so they can try to steal some of its magic. It's been a long time since a video game story has gotten its hooks into me quite as this one has. Despite some shortcomings, I'll be remembering the characters and moments from this adventure for years to come.",2019-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dcb3abc66e2226fc00629a4,Game Informer,Joe Juba,90,"The mystery has a satisfying payoff, but the bigger draw is navigating the main character's competing thoughts and weighing what kind of person you want him to be",2019-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dc5e5f23496c41f3bb5c2d1,Destructoid,Chris Carter,85,"The heart and soul of Disco Elysium is stumbling through success, which has a certain charm to it. Sometimes that road is bumpy and restricted, but the fluff behind those bumps is at least interesting.",2019-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dc5e38c3496c41f3bb5c2ce,PCGamesN,Richard Scott-Jones,90,"An utterly original RPG that sets new genre standards for exploration and conversation systems, and a brilliantly written tragicomedy about our inability to release the linchpins of our identity. Even when they hurt us.Richard Scott-Jones",2019-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dc5c3d73496c41f3bb5c2b5,Kotaku,Jason Schreier,,There’s unexpected joy in the little moments of Disco Elysium,2019-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dc508353496c41f3bb5c102,Screen Rant,Leo Faierman,90,"Disco Elysium is an exquisitely-written RPG of external and internal turmoil, political unrest, and self-destruction, packaged into a detective noir.",2019-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5de78c0fad4f81777e1f434b,AnaitGames,Víctor Manuel Martínez García,100,"The best RPG in years, Disco Elysium is the kind of game that makes you want more from all the other games --a groundbreaking and absolutely essential masterpiece.",2019-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dc56dc33496c41f3bb5c1dc,Thumb Culture,Callum Bowen,60,"I fairly enjoyed Disco Elysium. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a very impressive game in its deep approach to role-playing but I found it extremely text-heavy and with no combat, was for me at times quite mundane. Disco Elysium is a very well written RPG, with deep conversations and an intriguing city that will make you want to make sure you are constantly on top of all things regarding your investigation. Whether that be talking and then re-talking to characters to see if you’ve unlocked some new dialogue to extend the investigation, or whether you’re constantly roaming around Revachol making sure you haven’t missed out on any new areas to look into, I just felt it was a lot of slow grinding and to bridge that with a bit of an un-motivating story, it didn’t keep me wanting to play all the time. Politics play a huge part in the story and I kind of got the feeling that as we have enough politics in the world right now what with BREXIT, that having it within Disco Elysium it’s got on my nerves a little. I am making Disco Elysium sound like a chore of a game, but I was, for the most part, enjoying it. Disco Elysium is currently £34.99 on Steam. I am awarding Disco Elysium a Thumb Culture Silver Award!",2019-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dc47fd83496c41f3bb5bdcd,BaziCenter,,100,"Disco Elysium is not only a deep, innovative RPG, but is also one of those pieces of art that emerge maybe only once a decade. The Belarusian developers brutally throw the loneliness, struggles and helplessness of modern human into the players faces and leave them to deal with it. Disco Elysium not only offers a very deep and engaging story, but also mixes it superbly with some top of the line role playing elements, and gives you one of the most special experiences in recent years.",2019-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dc4283e3496c41f3bb5bd47,The Games Machine,Alessandro Alosi,92," Disco Elysium is a little great masterpiece that, due to slow gameplay and its impressive quantity and quality of dialogues, cannot be appreciated by everyone. Unfortunately for them, of course.",2019-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dea5303ad4f81777e1f4dfa,Darkstation,Mark Steighner,80,"Disco Elysium deserves applause for having a singular vision and generally bringing it to fruition through its art, writing, setting, characters and gameplay mechanics which suggest the heyday of classic isometric RPGs.",2019-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dc1b3a37f2bb94cfe4bdd71,COGconnected,Jake Hill,92,"The world is not our own, but the fantasy of it allows the game to dig really deep, and I considered political views I hadn’t had to confront in years.",2019-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dc197de7f2bb94cfe4bdd3c,Polygon,,,"Disco Elysium shines most when it gets weird. I was once pretending to be a psychic medium to get a woman to let me look through her supposedly haunted bookstore for a huge novelty polar bear freezer I could use to hide a very dead human body. I knew there were probably more reasonable options for places to store a corpse, but where's the fun in keeping it somewhere official and boring? This is what my character thought was best, and I was there for the ride.",2019-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dc0e8f67f2bb94cfe4bdc40,Gameplanet,Chris Brown,85,"Disco Elysium is one of the most interesting games we've seen in decades in terms of its themes and writing. A conversation heavy investigative RPG that leans very heavily on the genre's pen and paper roots. We've not seen this type of RPG in quite some time, and certainly not one as well executed as this. If you like your RPG's densely worded I think you'll find a lot to like here.",2019-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5dc1566b7f2bb94cfe4bdc94,Everyeye.it,Claudio Cugliandro,90,"ZA / UM, authors of Disco Elysium, showed great courage in not pretending to revolutionize a genre, but in dedicating themselves body and soul to overcoming their limits by exploiting their merits.",2019-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,1112adb4b6af47238cbc563ae2b1c6ab 5d86755093765d6778764304,Gaming Nexus,Sean Colleli,90,"Like Limbo, Inside is short, mechanically addictive and emotionally haunting. It's the perfect addition to the Switch's growing library of now-portable indie hits.",2018-08-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86755093765d6778764313,Fintendo,Ville Polvela,90,"""Visually stunning, forces you to think about things outside the game.""",2018-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86755093765d67787642fa,GameMAG,,90,"INSIDE creators excellently adapted the game for a Nintendo Switch system, and final result is not inferior to the original version in portable or docked modes. If you have not yet played this masterpiece on the other systems, then make sure you catch up on any platform. But even if you've finished the game, it's worth it to try it again.",2018-08-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86755093765d67787642fe,Nintendo Insider,Jamie Ward,90,"If you loved Limbo then do not hesitate, just grab your Switch and buy Inside. For such a simple game, it is remarkable how much variation there is. Puzzles are expertly thought-out, the atmosphere is top-notch and its crammed full of memorable moments. It’s a stunning but desolate adventure that I urge you to try out. Even though it’s a short experience, it makes you consider what you have just gone through long after completion. It is one of the standout games in the Switch’s ever-growing library.",2018-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754f93765d67787642b7,Goomba Stomp,Ricky da Conceição,,"Inside is a technical marvel, and a game seemingly pieced together from the shared dreams of Franz Kafka and George Orwell. It’s a rare game that transcends a genre, and for a game where not a single word is spoken, Inside has plenty on its mind.",2018-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754f93765d67787642b1,FNintendo,Vitor Carvalho,80,"INSIDE brings another 2D platformer with puzzles to the Nintendo Switch catalogue but this is a game that clearly stands out on its own merits, thanks to its marvelous art style that suits it perfectly, to its high quality puzzles and to an overall experience that is challenging and long-lasting enough to be appreciated by all its players.",2018-07-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754f93765d67787642cc,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,80,"INSIDE is still the same excellent game from 2016, now released on the Switch for convenience, portability, and the potential to reach a whole new audience. It is a must-play experience that feels right at home on Switch.",2018-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754f93765d67787642ba,Pure Nintendo,Kirstie Summers,90,Inside is a side-scroller with creative puzzles punctuated by a thrillingly tangible sense of tension.,2018-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 615f6ba19e65de2d02a17c03,Gamerweb.pl,Jakub Smolak,80,"Inside seems to be made for a console like the Switch. Keeping the screen in front of our eyes, we are one hundred percent absorbed in what is happening on it, thanks to which the game is even more addictive and has an even more pronounced effect on emotions.",2018-07-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754f93765d67787642e5,Spaziogames,Francesca Sirtori,90,"Inside does not lose any of its peculiar features in this version, showing the best of the gameplay both on portable console and through the porting on TV. This amazing indie game shows its incredible dystopic narration, which has not lost its brilliance and emotions after two years of its first release.",2018-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754f93765d67787642ab,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,90,"With a rich atmosphere, solid puzzles, good platforming, and a story that unravels in your mind as you play Inside is one of indie gaming's best titles. It's short and sweet, and it should be experienced by everyone who loves atmospheric and dystopian narratives.",2018-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754f93765d67787642a5,Gameblog,Filipe Da Silva Barbosa,100,"In 2016, Playdead has delivered a masterpiece of a game to the world. Most accomplished and thrilling than Limbo, Inside can now be enjoyed everywhere on the Nintendo Switch. Basically, it's the same game, which is certainly not a fault. We're now anticipating what will come next from the brilliant minds of the danish studio.",2018-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 615fb9539e65de2d02a17cca,XGN.nl,,85,Inside is a great lurid journey of discovery where you watch with excitement every time your character experiences a near-death experience every time. Inside drags you through a lot of atmospheric scenes where you always feel like it can't get any more exciting. Yet it happens and you are regularly on the edge of your seat because you want to know why you have to go through all those deadly experiences. Inside is a four to five-hour experience where you watch with your mouth open as one of the best Indies develops.,2018-07-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754f93765d67787642c9,Player2.net.au,Stephen del Prado,,"However, for those in a situation like myself who missed its initial launch and are playing indie catch-up, Inside is the type of short but gratifying experience that the Switch is perfect for delivering.",2018-07-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754f93765d67787642d5,Press Start,Toby Berger,100,"Playdead's Inside is a masterpiece from beginning to end, and its Switch port is as good as you could hope for. It's another must-play title on Nintendo's hybrid, and is unlike anything I've ever played before.",2018-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86755093765d677876430d,PowerUp!,Leo Stevenson,93,"INSIDE is an absolutely incredible achievement in art, design and storytelling and comes highly recommended for any Switch ower’s library",2018-07-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754e93765d6778764268,Impulsegamer,Sean Warhurst,100,"Even if players only progress as far as 'I don't get it', playing Inside—and stepping outside of that comfort zone—will leave you changed, even if only a little, on the inside.",2018-07-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754f93765d67787642e2,Digital Chumps,Dennis Stephens,90,Inside is another amazing game from Playdead and I'll be picking up everything they have to offer in the future.,2018-07-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754e93765d6778764250,Nintendojo,Andy Hoover,83,Inside is a good game bordering on great.,2018-07-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754e93765d6778764279,Nintendo Life,Jon Mundy,90,"Inside is a grimly beautiful platform-puzzler that, while brief, is packed full of jaw-dropping highlights. While its dark tone won't be for everyone, it's all been executed brilliantly, with gently taxing physics-based conundrums woven into a haunting wordless narrative.",2018-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754e93765d6778764265,COGconnected,Grady Penna,88,INSIDE is still a deeply thought-provoking experience with a mystery that begs to be explored and is faithfully ported to the Switch.,2018-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754e93765d677876423e,GamePro,Mirco Kämpfer,86,"Enormously atmospheric puzzle adventure with great graphic style, which captivates to the end - even on the Nintendo Switch.",2018-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754e93765d6778764273,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,70,It always feels like Playdead could have done a bit more with the gameplay by making it longer and having more complexity to some of the puzzles. Most people will feel completely bewildered when it is all over.,2018-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754e93765d6778764244,Hobby Consolas,Álvaro Alonso,90,"It doesn't matter when or where you play INSIDE: it will always be a masterpiece. Switch's portability makes this version one to be taken into account if you've never played it before. And if you love Playdead's game, the ability to play it wherever you want is tempting, to say the least.",2018-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754e93765d6778764276,Stevivor,Steve Wright,80,"Playdead has greatly improved how it delivers a story, but hasn't moved away from ambiguity. The latter three-quarters of Inside cheapens the otherwise refined package, only saved because the studio is the undisputed master of horrific puzzles. Ending aside, it's definitely worth a look.",2018-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754f93765d677876428c,Nintendo Enthusiast,Vincent Bystry,90,"While the game is short, the journey is worth it.",2018-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754e93765d67787641ec,NintendoWorldReport,Scott Polhemus,95,"There are secrets to be found throughout the journey in order to unlock an alternate ending, so don't be afraid to fight the constant urge to move right toward the end. Sometimes, it's wise to try going left. Every so often you come across a game worthy of adding to the endless argument, “Are video games art?” INSIDE is one such game.",2018-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754e93765d677876426d,IGN,Ryan McCaffrey,100,"Inside is a 2D puzzle platformer that builds upon what made Limbo great, and in fact builds something greater.",2018-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754e93765d67787641e1,Jump Dash Roll,Matt Jordan,75,"INSIDE is a game that requires a player who doesn’t learn as they go along. It is a well-made game from a talented young studio, but save for the final moments has little to wow the player after the first half.",2018-06-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754e93765d677876421b,The Loot Gaming,Dave Gardner,95,"There are very few games that will provoke as much thought after you walk away from the adventure. I genuinely found myself asking “What did I just experience?” as the credits rolled. Graphically the game is gorgeous and the controls snappy and intuitive. Inside is a triumph of both storytelling and game design, what it sets out to achieve as a video game it most certainly achieves. My only criticism would be that after completing the game there is no real reason to go back (unless you didn’t get all the Achievements/Trophies) and this is only a negative because I enjoyed the game so much.",2017-10-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754e93765d67787641d5,Rebel Gaming Canada,Richard Bouvier,90,Do yourself the favor and buy Inside and play it for yourself. As far as indy titles goes it's a masterpiece. It's on the same plateau as Journey for me in that regard. Both games are absolutely phenomenal and both will stick in your head. The only difference is at the end of Journey you'll feel pretty good about the adventure you took and have a good idea about what it all meant. You don't get that with Inside. Instead I have been scratching my head ever since and to this day I still can't piece it all together. All I know is it is one of the most memorable games I've played in the last few years.,2017-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754e93765d67787641d2,SquareXO,Rebecca Stow,90,"The first thing that strikes you about 2D puzzle platformer INSIDE is its visuals. The eerie dystopian environment and muted colour pallet is unsettling, and immediately haunting. Utilising minimalist white, grey and black tones, INSIDE somehow manages to be both melancholic and powerfully alluring – it’s impossible to look away.",2017-02-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754e93765d67787641c9,GameSkinny,,90,"Inside is great. It does everything a good puzzle game should do. It is top shelf material and really should be played by anyone who calls themselves gamers. You can beat it in 4 hours, and feel like you accomplished something amazing. It can get incredibly weird at times, and actually intense and frightening.",2017-01-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754d93765d6778764183,TeamNerd,Giulia Garassino,90,"Inside manages to present an entire world, to evoke an entire universe, even without the use of any word, simply by concretizing the space around the protagonist.",2016-11-25T05:00:00.000Z,False,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754d93765d6778764190,Hey Poor Player,Isaac Coleman,80,"In the end, I’ve no doubt INSIDE will end up being one of the most memorable experiences I’ve played this year. Its puzzles are expertly designed, its presentation staggeringly beautiful. Personally, I’m not sure its four hours of content are worth the $20 asking price, especially for an ending that leaves you with more questions than answers.",2016-11-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754d93765d677876410b,Worth Playing,Brian Dumlao,90,"Inside shows that Playdead has a knack for the short but powerful puzzle-platformer. The puzzles are logical and challenging, while the story is told well without a reliance on the usual things like dialogue and cut scenes. The balance between both creates a game that has a ton of memorable moments, and the flow is smooth enough that you're compelled to keep playing until you reach the thought-provoking ending. With a presentation that adds greatly to the narrative, Inside is well worth your time.",2016-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754d93765d6778764116,Non-Fiction Gaming,Daniel Ryan,90,Inside is the kind of game that hooks you within the first minutes with a ‘Show Don’t Tell’ style of storytelling.,2016-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754d93765d6778764156,PLAY Zine,,85,"Inside is a really interesting, beautiful, gloomy, atmospheric game. It certainly gets our recommendation, as one of the rare high-quality logical platforms that you will surely enjoy in almost every aspect.",2016-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754d93765d67787640ff,Gaming Nexus,Randy Kalista,98,"This is a game that will still be talked about five years from now—even 10 years from now. Inside was pretty much three hours of me shaking my head, clutching my chest, and realizing every few minutes that my mouth was hanging wide open. It’s an analog science-fiction thriller, and so good that it’s impossible to improve upon. It’ll get right inside you.",2016-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5d86754d93765d67787640f3,Impulsegamer,Dakoda Barker,100,Inside is a masterclass in minimalist design. Enthralling and enjoyable.,2016-09-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,73021f8411c9435e8b6f35faacdc2978 5f4e7644f7c1f130627f4459,Worth Playing,,90,"Overall, I found the PSVR support to be a necessary and greatly enhancing feature for Dreams VR. It works great and shows great promise, but with great promise comes great responsibility to actually fulfill what it sets out to do, and while Dreams as a whole isn't quite there yet, I'm hopeful that it will be soon.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5ee37da8c28b1c4114c2845b,Entertainium,Gareth Brading,,"I can definitely see Dreams having a long lifetime, especially if a PS5 version is swiftly released after the new console. Being able to dive in and try out what’s new and exciting in Dream Surfing is always great, as is slowly building up your skills in Dream Shaping. I don’t think I’ll ever to able to create a masterpiece of my own, but I admire Dreams greatly for empowering those people who can.",2020-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e9dc964bdf729557ef48e84,Pardis Game,Alireza Razmjoei,100,Dreams is a reflection of you. A unique platform to make dreams and ideas come to reality and a huge achievement for Media Molecule that made something beyond a game,2020-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e84ac9cbdf729557ef46f3e,The Outerhaven Productions,Henry Buehler,90,Dreams is an incredible experience that's constantly growing and making the effort to include the player.,2020-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e7bb0edbdf729557ef45f53,pressakey.com,Alexander Kremer,80,"With Dreams, Media Molecule has set itself a monument in the gaming scene. The story is quite manageable in scope, but it offers the perfect insight into what is possible with the editor of Dreams. With a little bit of dedication and creativity, everyone can realize their own game dreams. With all the community features, the great remix functionality and the community jams, I see no reason why Dreams shouldn't last for many years to come. Media Molecule has already confirmed that Dreams will run on the PS5, so I will probably be able to admire my creations and those of many other players in the next generation.",2020-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e74404cbdf729557ef453e1,Sirus Gaming,Carri Grant Raffy Abenoja,90,"It’s crazy to think that everything you see and hear in Dreams is made from scratch, entirely by the software’s engine. Now imagine if a full-fledged video game dev team actually spends time to make a game here. The possibilities? Limitless.",2020-03-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5f8c80a3fce0972e4e5f7cfc,GAMEtainment,Sarina Schlosser,92,"Dreams is not just a game, but a huge collection of great projects, objects and creative ideas. With a wealth of objects and tools, the extensive editor gives you the ability to make your ideas, dreams and visions come true. Whether you're a dream surfer or a dream shaper, you'll get plenty of stuff to let your imagination run wild. I am incredibly curious about how Dreams will develop in the future and which worlds we will explore. After a bit of patience and getting used to the world, there are no limits to your fun and creativity. An update with support for PSVR is already being planned and Dreams should also be playable on PS5. Maybe we will be allowed to explore your created world soon.",2020-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e6f8157bdf729557ef449d3,Skill Up,Ralph Panebianco,,,2020-03-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e737d36bdf729557ef4523e,INDIANTVCZ,Lukáš Lindner,100,"Dreams brings together a set of tools for all creators regardless of their particular discipline. It is also a library of lessons teaching you how to work with these tools. Thanks to thematic jams it motivates you to create and gives you space to share your creations and collaborate with others. This has not been done before and Media Molecule truly deserves the perfect score, because Dreams in not only entertainment - it also gives the opportunity for more entertainment to be created.",2020-03-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e677a72bdf729557ef43c3c,Jump Dash Roll,,80,"While the community and creative software is incredible, it's exactly that: software. This isn't something you should just pick up and try out of curiosity; I can only recommend this title if you are willing to dedicate hours to making something truly amazing.",2020-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e8687e9bdf729557ef4739d,Geek Culture,Jake Su,95,"Creating, sharing, helping, and enjoying, Dreams brings an idealistic vision into life that is simply unlike anything seen before in video games.",2020-03-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e663a3abdf729557ef42f97,GamesFinest,Jeanette Kanitz,90,"With ""Dreams"", Media Molecule has created a true masterpiece among game construction kits, which opens up undreamt-of possibilities for players and proves to be a truly dreamlike experience. In contrast to simplified game kits, the comprehensive editor allows players to cross the boundaries of individual genres and create almost picturesque settings and cinematic game sequences. However, beginners should first invest a little time to become fully familiar with the complex menus and the individual mechanisms of ""Dreams"". Passionate game developers can draw from a wealth of inspiring dreams and can implement comprehensive game projects in cooperation with friends and the community. In ""Dreams"", passionate creative minds find a game construction kit that sets completely new standards and makes virtually anything possible in dream creation.",2020-03-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5fb3fe4f038871749d415665,M3,Raphael Cano Felix,60,"But that's why we're also hesitant to recommend Dreams to exactly everyone. The novelty's pleasure settles quickly for those who do not have time to mecca with the dream project full time. After a few days, we've seen all the Super Mario clones available. And then we can see that exactly everyone is in production. The ""Beta feeling"" permeates most of what is uploaded. Although creators have mastered the tools much better than at the early access release.",2020-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e9909cbbdf729557ef48a64,Geeks Under Grace,,80,"The emphasis on having the players create levels is why the game really shines, and it can only get better as time goes on.",2020-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e62bde0bdf729557ef42e3b,VideoGamer,,80,"Dreams is devoted to the realisation of exciting wishes, and with it Media Molecule has its defining, if not quite definable, game.",2020-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e61fb36bdf729557ef42ca4,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Julio Fuertes,100,"If you really want to unleash all your creativity, get rid of prejudices and arm yourself with time and patience, because the road is not easy. But the reward, the sweet dopamine that will irrigate your neurotransmitters when you see a new “Like” in your dream, well deserves your dedication. Because life is a dream, and dreams are dreams.",2020-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e60361fbdf729557ef42aad,Player2.net.au,Paul James,100,"A playing experience like no other, with Dream Shaping tools that revolutionise the way we need to look at game development. Dreams is something truly special.",2020-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 6113120281dfdd2baab61eaf,Zoomg,محسن وزیری,100,If it's a game that can be suggested to everyone — whether it's a gamer or not — it's Dreams.,2020-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5fb423e3038871749d41569a,JVL,,100,"Dreams is a real nugget, but not necessarily for everyone.",2020-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e5ead62bdf729557ef42808,Nerfeados,Ryan Rodríguez,,"For a lot of people, this is not a must-have game. For others, Media Molecule new game show us what the PS4 is capable of and also that is possible to create a game that creates games. Dreams show you the basics of the tools and then let the user create its wildest... Dreams.",2020-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 6259de54008489e208d827a5,ComicBook.com,Tanner Dedmon,80,"Dreams seems like a niche game from a first glance, but it's impossible to truly appreciate what it has to offer until you see what it has to offer yourself. It feels like an arcade with unlimited plays for everyone and a museum encompassing every interest all wrapped into one game. Whether you're there to build or just to look around, Dreams isn't a game to miss.",2020-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e5cd0c5bdf729557ef42563,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,95,"Dreams is not just a video game, but it transcends the concept of the game and becomes something that has never been seen before. The opportunities for creation are unlimited and all kinds of users can find their place here. It's not a game for everyone, in fact it's only for a few, but anyone who wants to knock on its doors will find the most welcoming of homes",2020-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 6113118c81dfdd2baab61eab,PPE.pl,Igor Chrzanowski,100,"Dreams is so good that I miss words. If you dream of creating games, music or animations, you can confidently realize them here. However, if you don't feel like a Dreamer, you'll spend a lot of time playing with other players' dreams anyway.",2020-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e58401ebdf729557ef41dbd,Hardcore Gamer,Fran Soto,90,"Dreams is not a traditional game, but rather constantly changing innovative content creation software for PlayStation 4.",2020-02-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e5810d1bdf729557ef41d17,Game Revolution,Paul Tamburro,90,"There really is nothing else quite like Dreams. Super Mario Maker may make you feel like Nintendo for a few hours, while LittleBigPlanet will let you create a ramshackle platformer or two, but Dreams will grant you the opportunity to create virtually anything you set your mind to. From RPGs to puzzles, to sports games and first-person shooters, this is an endlessly imaginative toy box to open up and play with.",2020-02-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e579189bdf729557ef41c7b,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,95,"Dreams is a social network, a content platform, and a creative suite all in one. It's probably the hardest game to review, but it is easy to fall in love with it. It is incredibly polished and does exactly what it promised to.",2020-02-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e577a8fbdf729557ef41c77,Gaming Nexus,Kinsey Danzis,90,"It didn’t matter that I’d never designed a game before, didn’t matter that I’m not much of an artist, didn’t matter that I can only play music and not compose it. From the very beginning, I felt welcomed by Dreams.",2020-02-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e5715e0bdf729557ef41c5b,LevelUp,Guillermo Navarrete,90,Dreams provides creation tools for a certain type of gamer to create a community that we will surely talk about for years.,2020-02-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e56e239bdf729557ef41c08,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,95,"Dreams is such an astounding creative experience that I highly recommend it to every PS4 owner. Even if you're uncreative and cynical, it's difficult not to appreciate what Dreams and its community of creators have to offer.",2020-02-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e56612abdf729557ef41b16,SECTOR.sk,Tomáš Kuník,90,Another unique title from Media Molecule boosts your creativity. Developers count on creations of community.,2020-02-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5fb43269038871749d4156da,Washington Post,Harold Goldberg,,"After three games starring the cute, black-eyed burlap doll Sackboy and a mammoth 11 million user-created levels, Media Molecule, the developer behind LittleBigPlanet, yearned to take community-based game making to the next level. It took seven long years, but Dreams is a far more visually wondrous example of the “play, create, share” mantra from the U.K.-based, Sony-owned studio.",2020-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e56152ebdf729557ef41ae1,GameZone,Cade Onder,90,"Dreams is not only a technical wonder that is borderline sorcery but it's a revolutionary PS4 exclusive. It's a wholesome space to create, share, and play where people are constantly setting new standards, pushing new limits, and blowing your mind. Media Molecule has made something that should've been impossible work and work very well.Simply put, Dreams makes you believe in the magic of video games.",2020-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e560b82bdf729557ef41ad9,GotGame,Paul Jennette,100,"In short, Dreams has been an honor to play. It’s a console-based creative suite unlike any that’s come before it. It has spectacular visual options, user-friendly controls, and literally endless possibilities.",2020-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e5509a5bdf729557ef41969,Impulsegamer,Nathan Misa,90,"An intuitive and ingenious user-friendly game creation engine that truly embodies Media Molecule's mantra of Play, Create, Share.",2020-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e54f831bdf729557ef4195b,Saudi Gamer,سندس الخباز,100,"Imagination is the limit, literally!",2020-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 62550156008489e208d7fcd4,Capsule Computers,Dustin Spencer,90,Dreams offers plenty of amazing games for those just looking to enjoy someone else's creativity and a powerful suite of tools for creators to show off their skills,2020-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e62b31fbdf729557ef42e1d,Hynerd.it,,90,"Dreams represents a real ""dream"", catapulting gamers not only into an immense catalog where they can enjoy trying the titles created by the community, but they will also have the opportunity to express their creativity, trying their hand at creating purely personal works, exploiting the very complete development tool. In addition, ""The dream of Art"" does not exclusively represent the potential of the game editor, but tells an intimate, touching and imbued story of metaphors focused on the solitude and insecurity of our protagonist, which alone ""justifies"" the purchase of Dreams !",2020-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e61336fbdf729557ef42bf3,Oyungezer Online,,85,"Dreams is not just a game, it will be an investment for future as long as it's user base stays alive.",2020-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e54b136bdf729557ef418f9,Screen Rant,Rob Gordon,90,An incredibly ambitious creation tool that holds the potential for near-unlimited experiences - providing its player base keeps up pace.,2020-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5e53f96abdf729557ef416ea,GameSkinny,Gabriel Moss,90,"On one hand, Dreams is a bottomless bag filled with toys, vignettes, and indie games. On the other, Dreams is a must-own for anyone who's ever been curious about game design.",2020-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 61d970649e5c48c548d6ac4b,GameGrin,Artura Dawn,100,"Horizon Zero Dawn truly expresses how videogames nowadays are an art form, if not only through its visuals and storytelling, then certainly through its expertly incorporated combat. A glee-filled experience through and through.",2022-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 61313f763b0d5cbd8095fe74,TheReviewGeek,Greg Wheeler,90,"The quality of the worldbuilding, storytelling and gameplay combine to create a cocktail of heady brilliance; Horizon Zero Dawn is the gold standard for how open world games should be made.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756093765d6778764c28,Push Square,Sammy Barker,90,"Debuts don't get much stronger than Horizon Zero Dawn. Guerrilla Games' latest borrows liberally from a variety of different sources, and yet it leverages these fundamentals to forge an experience that's daringly unique. The main quest tires a little towards the end, and the writing never hits the same highs as The Witcher 3 – but the tactical action stands leagues ahead of what we've come to expect from the genre, and the presentation is quite simply unmatched.",2021-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756993765d6778765123,Daily Star,James Wright,100,"Previously we'd have said that Uncharted 4: A Thief's End was unequivocally the greatest game you'd ever see on the PS4. But now, thanks to the extra processing power of PS4 Pro, Horizon Zero Dawn probably edges it. Hell, it even has a fantastic photo mode thrown in just for good measure that can make those breathtaking vistas look all the more impressive.",2019-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756993765d6778765131,Fun Factor,Gonçalo Nolasco,80,"Horizon Zero Dawn is an impressive entry this generation. The PS4's capabilities are pushed to its maximum, accompanied by an excellent writing and game design, Guerrilla Games' newest title shines with its gameplay and worldbuilding, even though there's some fixes to be made, especially on quests and the main story. With a sequel probably coming on the PS5, the IP's future looks promising.",2018-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756893765d67787650fb,Ovigami,Ovidio Fuentes,95,"Horizon Zero Dawn is one of the most beautiful and dynamic worlds you can currently play in. The merger of the technological and nature is simply incredible. The story doesn’t let you put down your controller. It’s gameplay is fun, diverse and challenging. Great start to a new fantastic franchise.",2017-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756893765d6778765104,The PlayStation Hub,Leif Rey Bornales,100,"Overall, Horizon Zero Dawn made me a believer in new and innovative games. It doesn't mean that a game is new that it cannot be something high-caliber. And Horizon Zero Dawn proved this to me. Playstation and its first-party games have never failed to deliver a blockbuster experience, and Horizon Zero Dawn is up there on that list.",2017-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756893765d6778765101,The Bitbag,Matthew Stephen Gatchalian,85,"Horizon Zero Dawn manages to turn all the good qualities from well-known titles into an enjoyable and finely polished experience. However, it doesn’t provide anything new for those burned out from playing triple-A games.",2017-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756893765d6778765107,ani-game.com,Joel Gralton,90,Horizon: Zero dawn was an absolute joy to play through and I really hope Guerrilla Games decides to make this their core IP. I want to spend more time in this world even after obtaining the platinum trophy. The core gameplay loop is incredibly addictive. Hopefully a story expansion comes soon just so I can dive back into this world.,2017-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756893765d67787650f0,Tiny Spaceship,David Parker,80,"Horizon: Zero Dawn is a triumph with a handful of minor flaws. Exciting combat, an engaging new world to explore, and a likable, confident protagonist combine for a rewarding experience. While I don’t hasten to call this a system seller, I do think that all PS4 owners should give this game a serious look. With such a strong original property, and an exciting fusion of so many quality game elements, it’s clear that Guerrilla Games has a great deal more to offer than reliance on the Killzone series, and I’m excited to see what they’ll be working on next.",2017-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756893765d67787650d7,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,100,"Horizon Zero Dawn hits the trifecta. Incredible combat, story, and characters. It’s also polished and doesn’t outstay it’s welcome. I can’t imagine I’ll play it again anytime soon, but the fifty hours I spent with Horizon were some of the best I’ve ever had.",2017-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756993765d6778765125,pressakey.com,Darius Kubisch,100,"Horizon: Zero Dawn convinces with a fresh scenario with an interesting story and the fantastically staged battles against machines. In addition, Aloy is a new hero and the bombastic graphics of the Decima engine will enchant you throughout the entire game. Gladly more of it.",2017-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756793765d67787650c4,Gaming Tree House,Nicholas Catto,95,"Guerilla Games has outdone themselves with Horizon: Zero Dawn. Whether you’re enjoying the lush, vibrant open world setting, or soaking in every moment of the story, you’ll never stop being entertained. The combat is deep and intuitive, even with the minor glitches I encountered. Aloy adds a strong new character to Sonys already deep roster.",2017-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756793765d67787650c1,Rectify Gaming,Daniel Brennan,95,Horizon Zero Dawn is nothing short of a masterpiece.,2017-03-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756793765d67787650b8,Level Down Games,Bryan Clutter,100,"Horizon Zero Dawn is a game that almost every owner of the PlayStation 4 should experience sooner or later. It doesn’t just appeal to roleplaying game fans or action adventure enthusiasts. This is a game that almost everyone can enjoy in some fashion, and it shows with how well the game has been performing since it’s release one month ago. This is an impressive piece of art for both Sony and Guerrilla Games, and we simply cannot wait to see what is coming next.",2017-03-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756793765d67787650be,Game Volt,Mohamed Ashmawy,90,"Horizon Zero Dawn is a new Benchmark for Sony's Exclusives, we have a new Face for Sony Games which is Aloy, and just Like Nathan Drake and Kratos also Joel and Ellie she is gonna be the new hero for PlayStation Brand, The Game Beautiful Design isn't only the main selling point but the incredible work Guerrilla Studio did with bringing new IP Different than Killzone with great quality is the real surprise",2017-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756693765d677876508e,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,100,Horizon: Zero Dawn is a testament to the hard work and passion of every individual at Guerrilla Games.,2017-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756793765d67787650b2,Wade D McGinnis,,100,,2017-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756693765d6778765093,TechRaptor,Andrew Otton,90,Horizon Zero Dawn is great game design wrapped up in one of the best AAA packages put out to date.,2017-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756693765d677876506b,games(TM),,80,Brings action acumen to the RPG world with style,2017-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756893765d67787650e7,Fuzzy Pixels,Matt Gardner,88,"<iframe src=""https://www.youtube.com/embed/L5V0BTRtLRc"" frameborder=""0"" allowfullscreen></iframe> Horizon Zero Dawn is a brilliant, beautiful and bold action-adventure. With this expansive and ambitious game, Guerrilla finally have a masterpiece to their name, and, in Aloy, a PlayStation legend in the making.",2017-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756893765d67787650e4,Spaziogames,Domenico Musicò,90,"Horizon Zero Dawn is one of the best open world games of this generation, a really solid experience and a great piece of work from Guerrilla.",2017-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756793765d677876509f,ComiConverse,Dan Goad,100,"Horizon Zero Dawn is one of the best games of this generation. Whilst it borrows elements from other games, it melds them into a seamless experience that sets a new bar for open world games.",2017-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756693765d677876506d,Honest Gaming Reviews,,98,"I will admit that despite the fact it took me a while to get into the game and get a good feel for it, I love what there is to do the stories that are opening, and even though I have been playing it for hours and hours, there still looks like there is loads more to do and I can’t wait to finish it all!",2017-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756793765d67787650ae,Marooners' Rock,Josh Pedroza,94,"Considering this is Guerrilla Games' first open-world title, I must say I’m impressed with what they gave us. Using the full potential of the Decima engine, Guerilla Games was able to show the true power of the Playstation 4.",2017-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756793765d67787650cc,SmashPad,Alex Quevedo,90,"There was a point while playing through Horizon: Zero Dawn where I questioned how much longer I needed to be at social events because, you know, time in Aloy’s shoes. Or, rather, I skipped out on events entirely so I can play the game. Other times, it was that “well, I could do just one more quest…” feeling. Early on, that’s how I knew this game was worth it. It sucks you in for all the right reasons but won’t overly dominate your life like some other games can (I didn’t cancel that many plans, thank you).",2017-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756793765d677876509c,Super Deformed Gamescast,Matthew Finneman,90,"A shining example of how to debut a new IP, Horizon: Zero Dawn comes out swinging and doesn’t let you go until the credits roll. Deep, customizable combat perfectly complements the engaging story.",2017-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756693765d6778765047,Pause Resume,Alexandra Collinson,80,"All in all Horizon is a fun game, there is loads of content and the story is engaging. However, there is a lack of personality in the side missions as they all follow the same tropes and become slightly boring. The best thing about Horizon is the world in which you play.",2017-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756893765d67787650f3,Click Click Play,Jordan Rees,90,"Putting a few very minor (and no doubt subjective) niggles aside – I’d argue that Horizon is an unreserved triumph, and a watershed moment for this generation of consoles in terms of maturing the medium. As Nathan Drake settles into a potentially permanent retirement, Sony has done well to pass on the baton. Whether or not we see Aloy again (and I have a strong suspicion that we will…) – Horizon is, thankfully, here to stay.",2017-03-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756893765d67787650d4,TeamNerd,Enrico Pusceddu,90,"We strongly recommend Horizon Zero Dawn to all of our readers. PlayStation4 may be content with this title, which greatly affects the number of previews that it continues to collect with great care and dedication.",2017-03-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756693765d677876504a,RPG Fan,Nicholas Ransbottom,88,"Horizon Zero Dawn isn't without its issues, but it's a thoroughly enjoyable game that belongs in every PS4 owner's library.",2017-03-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756893765d67787650dd,Games Xtreme,Anthony Preece,100,"Horizon: Zero Dawn is one of those rare games that actually feels like a AAA title. The level of polish and care that has gone into the game echoes throughout. It's an incredible journey worth undertaking, worth every moment you spend with the game.",2017-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756693765d677876503b,Geeks Under Grace,Damien Chambers,98,"Every decade or so, a game comes along that sets a new high bar of achievement in the industry. These games stand the test of time and delight audiences for years to come, even if they never receive the sequel they deserve. Horizon: Zero Dawn is one of these games and it has rightly earned its place among the pantheon of some of the greatest games of all time.",2017-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756993765d6778765120,PowerUp!,Leo Stevenson,95,"Horizon is a better game than BotW and while maybe not as ‘important,’ Horizon is the game that will have a lasting, personal impression.",2017-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756693765d677876501c,Entertainment Buddha,,98,"Horizon Zero Dawn is definitely one of those IPs that we hope denotes a sequel. There is very little in this game that isn't done well: the melee combat and some facial expressions. The gameplay is amazing, the graphics are beautiful, and the story is a good one to follow.",2017-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756693765d6778765091,Wccftech,Chris Wray,95,"Horizon Zero Dawn is a pure sign of what can be completed with an exceptionally designed open world. Not only that, it has exceptional characterisation and a sincere story that doesn't shoehorn elements, allowing for the organic growth of characters. This is a game that I can barely find any faults with, except borrowing some elements from other open world games. Even so, it made each and every element its own in one of the best games to date.",2017-03-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756593765d6778764fec,Cubed3,Drew Hurley,90,"There are exclusive titles on every console that epitomise the system; titles that are indelibly linked with that hardware through future generations. Adventures like The Last of Us, like Kingdom Hearts, like GoldenEye and Super Mario 64. Horizon: Zero Dawn stands worthily alongside these iconic releases. The story is enthralling, the open world is lush and inviting, the gameplay extremely addictive, and the sheer scale of it all is amazingly vast. Simply put, this is a phenomenal game.",2017-03-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756893765d67787650d2,Nerd Much?,,98,"If you have a PS4, you owe it to yourself to play this game as soon as possible (and if you don’t yet own a PS4, it’s worth buying one for).",2017-03-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756593765d6778764fe3,Impulsegamer,James Wright (Impulsegamer),96,"There’s been much hype surrounding Horizon Zero Dawn and thankfully it has delivered in more ways than one. It boasts a very likeable and interesting protagonist and the story behind Horizon Zero Dawn is one that is filled with mystery and intrigue. Of course, it’s all about the gameplay and Guerrilla should be commended in creating such a fluid and dynamic game as you explore this post-apocalyptic world 1000 years in the future that is filled with different cultures and even history which seems so real. Combat is fun and the missions are diverse and at the end of the day, Horizon Zero Dawn is a title that really raises the benchmark on the PlayStation 4.",2017-03-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 5d86756893765d67787650f8,Words About Games,Gary Alexander,80,Horizon: Zero Dawn is an excellent robot hunting game. When you’re in the thick of fighting one of its fantastic robotic opponents it feels like one of the best games you’ve played all year.,2017-03-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,5ce7e46378254948a5eb921ca32cf569 62b410770bfe2deada18569f,GamesHub,Chris Button,100,"Rogue Legacy 2 is the perfect sequel. It retains the core of what made the original fantastic, with every feature adding tremendously to the experience. Its cleverly revised class system adds near-limitless gameplay variety, which makes each attempt fun – even when you fail abysmally. This game is everything I wanted from the follow-up, and then some.",2022-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 629a652e0bfe2deada17c13d,DarkZero,Jorge S Fernandez,80,"In conclusion, while Rogue Legacy 2 is more of a refinement than a revolution, it nonetheless stands out as another must-have Roguelike, which is impressive given the ever-increasing supply of quality titles in the genre. Even if the plate is currently full, this is another tasty dish that is worth savoring when the craving comes calling again.",2022-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 62977f130bfe2deada17b1ad,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,95,"Rogue Legacy 2 is a fantastic game. It takes everything I loved about the first game, refines it, adds way more content, and keeps the gameplay just as tight and smooth. It’s a rogue-like that even non-fans of rogue-likes can warm up to. If you played the first game, this is a no-brainer. Even if you haven’t, you’ll have a great time here with a game jam-packed with content. I cannot suggest this one enough.",2022-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 62b832e70bfe2deada186f03,Oyungezer Online,Eser Güven,90,"This is the prime version of Rogue Legacy series; better, bigger and badder! Impossible not to fall in love with it.",2022-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 629d96940bfe2deada17c954,Hey Poor Player,Andrew Thornton,90,"Rogue Legacy 2 offers so many options when it comes to classes, upgrades, and ways to play it that anyone remotely open to the roguelite genre should check it out. I might have asked for a bit more direction in how to approach certain upgrade paths since the volume of choices can be borderline overwhelming, but it’s a minor quibble when everything else about the game is so fantastic. Rogue Legacy 2’s memorable world and overflowing personality will keep you invested until the very end.",2022-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 628b84b40bfe2deada1761eb,WayTooManyGames,Oliver Shellding,100,"Rogue Legacy 2 is a masterwork in taking something already great and elevating it without getting lost in ambition and abandoning the core interest. It’s Mega Man 2. It’s LeChuck’s Revenge. It’s freaking Super Smash Bros. Melee. This is the way all sequels should be, and I’m ecstatic to finish my review so I can go back and play it again.",2022-05-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 6281f7f2008489e208d91606,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,80,"The flip-side to this is a positive, in that Rogue Legacy’s intricate progression and many, many secrets to discover is enough to warrant on and off play for weeks and months. If you’re after a pure rogue-lite experience and something that has the combat depth and platforming challenge to keep you hooked on its loop for an extended period, then Rogue Legacy 2 is a resounding success. Visually, it's a huge leap forward over the original too - with some fantastic animation and responsive 2D action.",2022-05-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 627d67cb008489e208d9080e,GameSkinny,Nathan Gibson,90,"Rogue Legacy 2 is a worthy sequel that improves upon almost every aspect of the original, adding a wide array of new classes, abilities, and content.",2022-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 627c4ae0008489e208d900b0,Game Informer,John Carson,90,"Despite my nitpicks, every new discovery unveiled, skills obtained, and boss defeated wipes away any grief and replaces it with deep satisfaction. There’s a lot to clean up with the core progression systems to make the ramp from beginning to end escalate more evenly, but I’ve enjoyed most of my hours struggling through countless generations of my goofy little bloodline. I am overjoyed the entertaining heritage of this series remains firmly intact.",2022-05-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 627bc7e0008489e208d8fb1a,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,90,"Rogue Legacy essentially spawned the roguelite genre and nine years later, its sequel improves the recipe in every way. Rogue Legacy 2 looks fantastic and plays even better, with engaging mechanics and an addictive gameplay loop. While you might not always make progress, you also never feel bored or that the game disrespects your time. Every run is a new experience and often surprising. There are a lot of systems at play, but they generally help Rogue Legacy 2 transcend the limits of the genre and make it endlessly replayable and entertaining.",2022-05-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 62a09dac0bfe2deada17dba8,GamingBolt,Ravi Sinha,90,"Rogue Legacy 2 is an excellent step up from its predecessor, adding tons of new, fun content along with heaps of systems for even more varied runs. Though it can be grindy and somewhat difficult, the enjoyable gameplay will keep you coming back.",2022-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 6279e9aa008489e208d8eb6e,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,92,Rogue Legacy 2 is simply one of the best indie games ever. It manages to stay true to the original while forging its own identity in ways that make it stand out as unique and ultimately superior. You'd be a complete goof if you don't enjoy every second of it.,2022-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 627919d0008489e208d8e426,Saving Content,Ed Acosta,100,"Rogue Legacy 2 has entangled me in its grind. It has cracked that code in me where others often get it wrong. Thanks to the randomness of the heroes, the ability to carry over progression, and the fun combat, I have that urge to keep playing. Rogue Legacy 2 will easily sit in my top games of this year and possibly be one of the most fun times I’ve had this year.",2022-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 62790cfd008489e208d8e400,MondoXbox,Győző Baki,87,"Rogue Legacy 2 doesn't revolutionize the saga but expands and improves every part of it, adding great variety and many options for the players. This will keep it a constant presence in your hard drives for many months.",2022-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 627831d9008489e208d8e23a,GameBlast,Ivanir Ignacchitti,100,"Rogue Legacy 2 is a perfect example of what action roguelikes can offer. With robust gameplay systems and a proposal that does not use procedural generation as a crutch, it is simply a must-see.",2022-05-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 6276a4cc008489e208d8ded0,NoobFeed,Linden Garcia,90,"Rogue Legacy 2 is built to be played for hours at a time or for ten minutes; it’s welcoming to Rouge-like newbies and PC veterans; It’s uncomplicated yet with a suitable amount of depth. Cellar Door Games have undoubtedly outdone themselves again, setting a new bar for the Rogue-lite gameplay style they helped kickstart.",2022-05-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 6279f2d3008489e208d8eb8e,INVEN,Suhyung Jung,88,"Rogue Legacy2 shows a perfect combination of Rogue-lite and Metrovania. the game is enjoyable for hundreds of hours thanks to both genres compensate each other's downside. While, the improved exploring and battle systems added the completeness to the previous title, similar gameplay styles and monster designs can make you feel somewhat dull.",2022-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 62758d40008489e208d8dbf9,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,87.5,"Rogue Legacy 2 is a delightful mix of action-platforming with enough progression elements baked in to keep the many deaths from getting too frustrating. Unlocking new areas of my tower or discovering new traits was enjoyable, as was trying out new class / weapon / ability combinations with each new generation. Rogue Legacy 2 is a worthy successor to its ancestor.",2022-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 627547dc008489e208d8d9fd,Ars Technica,Aaron Zimmerman,,"There is a story, told mostly through notes left strewn around the environments, but I’d be lying if I said I paid any attention to it. The draw here is the gameplay loop, and if what I’ve described above sounds tedious to you, the game is absolutely not for you. Rogue Legacy 2 is a game about repeated failure, and only slow, incremental progress will lead to your success.",2022-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 62753d35008489e208d8d9c2,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,100,"While I did manage to find a few things to nitpick there is no denying I kept coming back to this game run after run. The random generation of the character types and level design is so enormous that every attempt at taking down the castle felt different. On top of that, the controls are tight and easy to use and the game is overall enormous fun to play. Rogue Legacy 2 is everything I loved about the original title with so much more added to it. Unless you absolutely hate the rogue-lite genre there is plenty of incentive to jump into the sequel thanks to its accessibility features and general refinements to the gameplay. Even years from now Rogue Legacy 2 is sure to solidify itself as one of the best in the rogue-lite genre. Well at least until the next game that is.",2022-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 627411e3008489e208d8cfe5,Polygon,Ryan Gilliam,,"Rogue Legacy 2’s extremely random nature would crush a lesser game, but Cellar Door Games uses that pressure to create diamonds. Even if it’s occasionally frustrating, Rogue Legacy 2 refuses to ever let me be bored, and that’s more than enough to set it apart from the heap of roguelites that have followed in the original game’s wake. I’m 30 hours into Rogue Legacy 2, and I’m still discovering new toys to play with. But I still haven’t found another spoon.",2022-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 62cbe7580bfe2deada190c86,GamingINTEL,Daniel Medina,80,Rogue Legacy 2 builds upon everything Rogue Legacy established and improves on it in every way. Its addictive gameplay and beautiful world-building are enough to make it one of our favorite games of the year.,2022-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 628e7dfb0bfe2deada1782e3,NaviGames,Adrián Kemuél,90,"Rogue Legacy 2 has followed in the footsteps of its predecessor, taken everything that made it great and built a fun and unforgettable experience.",2022-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 62729678008489e208d8bdd0,PC Gamer,Anne Marie Coyle ,88,A sublime addition to the Rogue Legacy family and one of the best rougelites yet.,2022-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 62748147008489e208d8d35d,Geek Culture,Jake Su,90,"A stupendous continuation of the legacy of Cellar Door Games, Rogue Legacy 2 is everything you would want in a sequel, and then some.",2022-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 627157ad008489e208d8b73d,Gamer Escape,Grant Dotter,100,"Rogue Legacy 2 is a wonderful, beautiful, crazy-hard-and-yet-not-at-the-same-time game. I can hardly stop playing it long enough to finish writing this review. It is hard to find flaws in this game without resorting to extreme nit-picking. Every aspect of it just oozes polish. The replayability is off the charts, even after you finally reach the ending.",2022-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 62707435008489e208d8b332,The Escapist,Elise Avery,,,2022-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 626ec34b008489e208d8ad42,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,90,"Rogue Legacy 2 is an enormous beast of an adventure, packed with fast combat, great platforming and endless replayability.",2022-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 626b1436008489e208d8a3aa,Checkpoint Gaming,Elliot Attard,85,"Rogue Legacy 2 learns from its lineage and presents a superb sequel with a huge amount of depth of content. With so much replayability and meaningful progression, the game will have players hooked on its delightful gameplay loop for hours upon hours. Built with both style and substance, Rogue Legacy 2 is a tremendous success for fans of the original and the genre. It may not be a game for everyone, but for those willing to take up the challenge, a truly splendid journey awaits.",2022-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 627a74db008489e208d8f3f9,PC Invasion,Kurt Perry,95,Rogue Legacy 2 does everything a sequel should. It builds on what was already well done in its predecessor while reworking any ideas that weren't executed as well. Cellar Door Games has made something both franchise fans and newcomers should be extremely excited to play.,2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 626bb5a4008489e208d8a5a3,TheSixthAxis,Jason Coles,80,"Rogue Legacy 2 is a sequel with great genes. The sense of progression constantly pulls your forward, all of the new mechanics and unlocks add a lot more depth and longevity to the game, and the combat and platforming feel just as solid as they did in the first game. It's an excellent roguelite that offers a lot of stuff to do as long as you're willing to put in the time.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 626acec8008489e208d89fa3,Hobby Consolas,Álvaro Alonso,90,"Cellar Door Games surprise us with a sequel that not only surpasses the original in everything, but also automatically becomes one of the best roguelite ever made. You won't be able to stop playing.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 626ace7e008489e208d89f82,Destructoid,Jordan Devore,95,"A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won't cause massive damage.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 626aca12008489e208d89f34,IGN,Mitchell Saltzman,90,"Rogue Legacy 2 honors its own legacy as the premiere roguelite thanks to its outstanding assortment of classes, diverse areas, and rewarding combat, putting it shoulder to shoulder among the very best of the genre.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 626ac991008489e208d89f0f,Shacknews,TJ Denzer,90,"The original Rogue Legacy was an incredible step forward for rogue-lite games. It helped to establish a lot of cool elements that games after it would mimic in many ways. I wouldn’t say Rogue Legacy 2 reinvents the wheel here. Instead, it polishes that wheel to a sheen, gives it fresh treads, some fancy spinners, and makes it an all-around better version of the wheel we knew and loved. If you loved the first Rogue Legacy, then Rogue Legacy 2 is very likely to capture your heart as well. If you’re jumping into this series for the first time at Rogue Legacy 2, you’re in for one of the most fleshed out, fun, and varied rogue-lite action-platformers that the genre has to offer.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 626ac89a008489e208d89ed7,Seasoned Gaming,Ainsley Bowden,95,"Rogue Legacy 2 is an absolute delight. It’s charming, funny, unique, deep, and incredibly well-designed. Cellar Door Games knew what they had with the original Rogue Legacy and took their time to ensure Rogue Legacy 2’s official 1.0 release was something truly special.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 626ac85d008489e208d89ec3,XboxEra,Jesse Norris,95,"Rogue Legacy 2 is excellent in every conceivable metric. The gameplay is fast, tight, and feels fair. It’s simplistic but beautiful graphically. The music is excellent, and the story is intriguing but not in the way. At $25 US this is something every fan of the genre either new or old should give a try. It takes every positive from the solid first game and improves upon it while sanding away many of its rough edges.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 626ac85c008489e208d89eb5,Try Hard Guides,Christian Harrison,90,"Rogue Legacy 2 is a leap above its predecessor, which was already great fun. The music, characters, and world blend to create one of the most enjoyable Rogue-likes of this decade. The sheer level of content will allow players to engage with this world for hours and hours, and the House Rules enable the player to make it more challenging after that. Rogue Legacy 2 is a must-have for fans of the genre.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 626ac85c008489e208d89eaa,GGRecon,Dave McAdam,80,"Instead, the folks at Cellar Door Games focused on making the best sequel they could for the game that Rogue Legacy is. They have absolutely catered to fans of the original, without leaving new players behind. They have not been intimidated by advancements in the genre of roguelites into making a totally different game, which is especially admirable. The only thing Rogue Legacy 2 wants to be is the most fun version of Rogue Legacy it can be, and it absolutely succeeds in that endeavour.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 626ac007008489e208d89e9b,GameGrin,Alana Dunitz,100,"Rogue Legacy 2 has taken everything you loved from the first title and improved on everything, this is an incredibly addictive roguelike with customisation options to make it accessible for everyone no matter your skill level!",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866f8993765d6778741621,RPGamer,Mike Moehnke,70,"I enjoyed my time with Pillars of Eternity and think it provides a good example of the type of RPG not seen much in recent years, but it’s not going to convince those who were never attracted by similarly styled titles in the past.",2019-02-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5fc7eee1038871749d4175a7,LevelUp,Luis Sánchez,93,"Pillars of Eternity made it clear that Kickstarter can be a valuable tool for developers, as long as they are committed to achieving the best possible quality of their artistic vision. In this case, the product far exceeded our expectations by delivering a wonderful, indomitable and representative experience of the RPG genre. I am eager to know what the future of the franchise will be, especially if there will be a sequel, because I want to reuse the character that I painstakingly built and watched grow.",2015-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8793765d67787415c8,Gaming Nexus,Rob Larkin,85,"This is the type of game that needs two scores. One for the diehards of the genre and one for the newbies. The development team catered to their core group, and I feel they made the game that they wanted to play. But ultimately I also feel I have to hold them responsible for making a game that feels inaccessible in so many ways. Once you get over the learning cliff, there is a better game out there than this score represents. Pillars of Eternity is like a speakeasy. If you know the dirty, dark alley you need to go down and have the password for the doorman, there is a wonderful, vibrant, and robust world on the other side filled with dancing girls, jazz music, booze, and cigarettes.",2015-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8893765d67787415d9,GameTrailers,Ben Moore,90,"These are small grievances with what is ultimately one of the best games to bear the Obsidian name, which isn't said lightly. Like so many RPGs, Pillars of Eternity is immense with an abundance of things to do. But unlike so many RPGs, it manages to fill its many spaces with craft and care. The towns aren't just towns, the dungeons aren't just dungeons, and the characters aren't just an assembly of stats. Everything takes on a very believable form, transporting players to truly fascinating places. ",2015-05-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8793765d6778741586,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,90,A beautiful RPG – Essential PC gaming,2015-05-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8693765d6778741546,Kotaku,Jason Schreier,100,"A well-made, fascinating role-playing game with a lot of heart.",2015-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8993765d677874160d,The Skinny,Jodi Mullen,80,Pillars of Eternity takes some of the best aspects of the Infinity Engine RPGs of yesteryear and hammers them into an impressive game that feels slick and intuitive even by modern standards.,2015-04-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8a93765d677874162e,Fextralife,,90,Great storytelling and presentation as well as engaging and deep combat mechanics. Crafting and itemization leaves a little to be desired but the overall package is a high quality return on investment.,2015-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 61f9024e9e5c48c548d76855,NoobFeed,Angelina Bonilla,86,"Pillars of Eternity is a fantastic game with a straight forward story and engaging characters, but its problems lie in the fact that it is so determined to root itself in the past.",2015-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8893765d67787415e8,RPG Fan,Stephen Meyerink,95,The best RPG Obsidian has ever made. Just be ready to read.,2015-04-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8a93765d677874162f,Gamers Heroes,,80,"Overall the game is really fun and you can expect to lose yourself in it for hours on end. As I said above the combat may draw some players away because of how tactical it is as opposed to a hack and slash game, but I didn't have a problem with it. This Kickstarter project is one that paid off!",2015-04-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8793765d67787415a6,The A.V. Club,Nick Wanserski,100,"Still, it's in the smallest moments where Pillars is most fascinating. Stories of dead gods resurrected, of divine plagues and magical obelisks jutting from the earth like broken bones, are the easy stories for fantasy games to tell. It's in the simple stories where they often falter. Pillars Of Eternity deserves credit not just for telling those stories but telling them well.",2015-04-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5fc7ef61038871749d4175a9,Hobby Consolas,Jorge S Fernandez,93,Obsidian has set the bar for the genre very high with a game where technical and plot quality is breathed from the first scene. A tremendous tribute to the references of the 90s,2015-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8793765d677874158e,The Digital Fix,Rob Kershaw,90,"In almost every respect Pillars of Eternity is a true successor to the genre - a perfect introduction for RPG newcomers, and for everyone else, the game they've been waiting fifteen years for.",2015-04-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8993765d67787415fe,Paste Magazine,David Jagneaux,90,"Pillars of Eternity is an epic that either meets or exceeds all of my lofty expectations. Minutes turned to hours, hours turned to evenings and evenings turned to days as I immersed myself in the wonderful world that Obsidian has created. You must gather your party before venturing forth—a dangerous and exciting world awaits you in Pillars of Eternity.",2015-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8893765d67787415e2,Post Arcade (National Post),Chad Sapieha,85,Obsidian's crowd-funded isometric RPG is a dose of splendidly written fun that fondly recalls the pen-and-paper games of our youth,2015-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8993765d6778741605,Geeks Under Grace,,92,"Pillars of Eternity is an incredible game, rich with content and heart. If you decide to jump in, make sure you clear your schedule first.",2015-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8693765d6778741566,Shacknews,Josh Hawkins,90,"Obsidian Entertainment's return to the age of the Infinity Engine excels with a beautifully crafted story, and an exceptionally diverse and beautiful world. ",2015-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8a93765d6778741647,New Game Network,Josh Hinke,84,"Even with the bugs, Pillars of Eternity is an RPG that any fan of the genre must play. It keeps the old-school mentality of the genre alive, while also offering something fresh and original.",2015-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8893765d67787415e5,RPG Site,Zack Reese,80,"While elements such as the writing and level design are on point as always when it comes to the developer, there are a few things that newcomers should be aware of coming into this modern interpretation of a beloved period of time for Western RPG fans.",2015-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5fc7ed7f038871749d41759d,Spaziogames,Aligi Comandini,85,"Pillars is a great western RPG, a very rich title, with complex gameplay, with this curated, beautifully written dialogue and an impressive care for almost every aspect. However, much of its greatness comes from those who preceded it, those Baldur's Gate and that Planescape Torment that traced the furrow on which Obsidian's last work calmly lingers. It is difficult to criticize the house for the choice made, given the solidity of these classics, but a little more courage we would have appreciated it, especially with a rival like Divinity on the pitch.",2015-04-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8793765d67787415b9,Cubed3,Jordan Hurst,80,"Pillars of Eternity is a rare game that delivers exactly what it promises, all of which are things that gamers frequently ask for: legitimately mature narrative, deep tactical combat, and a genuine challenge free of artificial difficulty. Obsidian claimed the game would relive a classic era, but it didn't stop there. By casting off the restrictions of its inspirations' Dungeons & Dragons-rooted mechanics (and a lot of standard role-playing tropes with them) and building such an intriguing world, Obsidian has made one of the most refined and original RPGs in years.",2015-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8693765d677874155b,The Angry Joe Show,Joe Vargas,80,,2015-04-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8893765d67787415ee,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,90,"Obsidian's 'Pillars of Eternity' is a worthy successor to its ancestors and, in some ways, manages to surpass them. In terms of story, this is a worthwhile experience. In terms of content, it is a bargain. It is a strategy RPG for the ages.",2015-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8693765d6778741578,Critical Hit,Daniel Hallinan,90,"Pillars of Eternity is a wondrous return to form, the latest and greatest from a recent move to revisit RPG classics. It's certainly the best RPG experience I've had for many years, and a massive part of that is how it approaches its story telling. If you enjoyed the Infinity engine games, you will have an absolutely fantastic time with Pillars of Eternity. It's a huge reminder of all the things I never knew I sorely missed from the roleplaying genre.",2015-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8a93765d6778741630,NZGamer,Luke Batt,90,"Seriously, if you love your role playing games lore heavy, challenging, and fun, you literally can't go wrong with PIllars of Eternity. With the amount of pleasure I've had playing this game, it can easily stand tall and proud as one of the most tactical, thought provoking, and enjoyable RPGs I've ever played.",2015-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8893765d67787415df,Niche Gamer,Carl Batchelor,95,"With its well fleshed-out world and clever twist on classic Dungeons & Dragons-style rules, Pillars of Eternity could be the next big RPG series that people have been wanting from the genre for the past decade. As for me, I'm already working on a second trip and still gloating over the success of my dwarven Paladin to anyone who will listen.",2015-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8793765d67787415c5,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,85,"It conjures up a genuine need for this style of RPG -- isometric, hand-drawn, party-driven, stat-heavy, and a whole lot of fun.",2015-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8793765d6778741597,CGMagazine,Alexander Leach,80,Pillars stands on its own as an immersive world and fun gameplay experience.,2015-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8893765d67787415eb,PC Invasion,Peter Parrish,90,"Obsidian's Pillars of Eternity revisits the company's Black Isle roots, resulting in a High Fantasy, party-based RPG in the traditional style. Strong thematic hooks, well-written characters and reactive quest design, all resting on an original set of tabletop-inspired mechanics, make this a triumphant return.",2015-04-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8793765d6778741583,Gameplanet,Toby Hills,100,"Pillars of Eternity demonstrates that a great RPG is as much in our own heads and hearts as it is a developer's vision relayed through a monitor. A must-play for fans of the genre, old and new.",2015-04-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5fc7efb9038871749d4175ab,Merlin'in Kazanı,Emre Günen,90,"A production that deserves applause not only as a quality RPG game, but also for its full content and poetic narration.",2015-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8a93765d6778741644,Kill Screen,Chris Breault,85,"Like Arcanum and Vampire: The Masquerade—Bloodlines before it, Pillars of Eternity is a feat of world-building. Its supporting cast, led by the haunted Grieving Mother and the blowhard priest Durance, is one of the genre's strongest.",2015-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8793765d67787415c2,Gamestyle,Jonathan Edwards,90,"An RPG in which you can easily lose hours, should it grab you.",2015-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8993765d677874160a,GameSpot,Kevin VanOrd,80,Pillars of Eternity is a lengthy and enjoyable role-playing game that springs from a time-honored tradition.,2015-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8a93765d6778741636,ThisGenGaming,Kerwin Tsang,90,"The truth of the matter is that Pillars of Eternity has no significant or crippling faults; it is merely a game so dedicated to its genre and its lore that players who don't know what they're getting themselves into are likely to be blindsided. For players that do know what they're getting themselves into, however, Pillars of Eternity is another triumphant example of the resurgence of no-nonsense, story driven PC RPGs.",2015-04-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8793765d67787415bc,USgamer,Kat Bailey,90,"Pillars of Eternity is more than an appeal to nostalgia; it's a rich RPG in its own right, boasting enjoyable combat, a strong story, and masterfully paced quests. What flaws it has — poor pathfinding A.I. and a Stronghold that feels somewhat derserted — are comparatively minor in the grand scheme of things. Right now, its biggest problem is a surfeit of bugs, which seem endemic to Obsidian's RPGs. Ignoring all that, though, Pillars of Eternity is enormously entertaining, and may end up making a strong claim to being one of the best RPGs of the year.",2015-04-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8a93765d6778741652,GamingTrend,Tim Steffes,90,"Obsidian's Pillars of Eternity is a love letter to those gamers who remember RPGs of old – when parties were large, adventures were world-sprawling, and you read a book or two worth of words before the world was saved.",2015-04-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 61147aa3226e1e6e65313b71,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,95,"At the moment, it's unparalleledly the best hero game on the market, and this year there's perhaps only one RPG in sight that could bring down Pillars of Eternity from the imaginary throne.",2015-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866f8a93765d6778741624,TechRaptor,Robert Grosso,75,"It may seem like I am being too harsh on Pillars of Eternity, but in truth the game is one of the better Kickstarter titles to be released, and gives a lot of independent and even some AAA titles a run for their money.",2015-04-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 6091377a6a418dc538cbb235,XboxEra,Jesse Norris,93,"Dead Cells is an all-time classic. As part of Xbox Game Pass it is one of the easiest recommendations I’ve ever made on this site/channel. It is tough but fair. It finds that perfect balance of teaching you as you fail, and you will find yourself thinking “Just one more run” time and time again as the hours pass by.",2021-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5fc6d525038871749d4173a2,Washington Post,Christopher Byrd,,"And as painful as the end of a run can be, “Dead Cells’” steady introduction of new mechanics made it easy for me to pine for one more go. In my view, that’s the hallmark of a successful arcade experience.",2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 60122db00f8974118c9395a0,Forever Classic Games,Alex McCumbers,94,"Even years after the initial release, even after games are starting to cite Dead Cells as their main inspiration, this game is surprisingly good.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5f1e4914d88e035744c1bba9,Cat with Monocle,Brian Para,80,"Masterfully crafted pixel-based visuals, replayability galore, and great controls make Dead Cells a must have for fans of the roguevania genre. For everyone else, be prepared for endure countless deaths, but know that you’ll feel like a badass by the end. Docked or on the go, Dead Cells earns itself a solid 4 meows!",2019-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2893765d6778796b54,GameOctane,Beau Severson,100,"Dead Cells is one of the first games I feel has pushed the rogue-like action platformer since Rogue Legacy, a classic in its own right. Definitely find this game on PC or Switch.",2019-01-25T05:00:00.000Z,False,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2893765d6778796b50,Digital Trends,,80,"‘Dead Cells' is a chaotic, punishing, and rewarding indie game that cannot be missed.",2019-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2893765d6778796b63,Nintendojo,Robert Marrujo,83,"Dead Cells likely won’t convert any roguelike detractors, but it’s a wildly creative and fun title nonetheless.",2019-01-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2893765d6778796b79,Merlin'in Kazanı,Furkan Güler,93,"Dead Cells is one of the best rogue-like games in the market right now. Also, it has really good playability. ",2018-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2893765d6778796b42,M3,Anders Wollner,90,"This is not only one of the best action game of 2018, it's a modern classic that gives new life to a genre that we thought was starting to fade away. ",2018-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2893765d6778796b3f,The Game is a Lie,Lucca Cardoso,95,"Dead Cells mixes elements from two different genres that are starting to oversaturate to create its own genre: the roguevania, offering refreshing originality. All of its very well-executed aspects create an experience like no other.",2018-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2993765d6778796b80,Fun Factor,Gonçalo Nolasco,90,"The versatility and flexibility of each run, with its incredible visuals, fluid combat and an extremely satisfying sense of progression make Dead Cells a must play game.",2018-10-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2993765d6778796b83,SomHráč.sk,Michal Grác,95,"Dead Cells is a unique combination of the roguelike and metroidvania genres, which may discourage players who don't like difficult games, but will satisfy the rest for a long time.",2018-09-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2893765d6778796b3d,Niche Gamer,Ryan Pearson,85,"Dead Cells could have been a disaster – another game where your arm is behind your back unless you get lucky. Instead your skill is rewarded, and even when enemies become frustratingly fast, you always get the urge for just one more run. Good luck does help of course. It is not perfect, but it is dead close.",2018-09-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 610b94d9bbe373ec7b09753c,Japan Curiosity,Nick Cooney,80,Dead Cells is an addictive yet brutal game that’ll have you swinging from frustration to enjoyment in quick succession. It’s perfect for when you have a spare couple of minutes jumping in and out for a quick game.,2018-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2893765d6778796b44,TrueAchievements,Lucy Wood,90,Dying repeatedly has never felt this good.,2018-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2893765d6778796b47,Geeks Under Grace,LJ Lowery,95,"Dead Cells sits in a genre that many strive to find success in. It succeeds where others fail due to a providing a memorable experience. Its rogue nature creates such a variety in gameplay that no two players can tell the same story. The Gothic, medieval setting and mysterious lore make every step taken worth it, as does all the sweet weapons and upgrades.",2018-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5f26c91dd88e035744c1d74c,Chicas Gamers,Álvaro Bustío,,"Dead Cells is a highly recommended game, both for short games and long sessions. For dungeons generated procedurally fan´s only.it.",2018-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2893765d6778796b3a,RPG Fan,Bob Richardson,70,A lackluster roguelike in a sea of high quality.,2018-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2793765d6778796b1d,New Game Network,,84,"Dead Cells is a roguelike that kicks things into gear with a fast pace, satisfying combat, and persistent upgrades that keep you playing long after you said you'd stop.",2018-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5dd3f03b66e2226fc0063cc5,Games Xtreme,Sara Boardman,100,"Fighting in Dead Cells is an unavoidable showcase of the game. With every different enemy comes their own flair on how they come at you. Some will have shields that deflect, others throw energy bombs. Even the most simplest of baddies toss their entire bodies at you, like a meaty, gelatinous bullet. Every fight requires careful strategy and razor sharp reflexes. Getting hit even once can send you into a spiral of pain that leads to only one place--back to the beginning of the game. It's a brilliant and brutal system, and I would be lying if I said it wasn't utterly addicting.",2018-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2893765d6778796b24,FNintendo,João Duarte,80,"Dead Cells is a unique work that combines metroidvania and roguelike elements, and while that may sound paradoxical at first, Dead Cells found a way to make it work, even if it's not perfect. Thanks to its gameplay cycles, it will be possible to build up a sizeable arsenal while repeating procedurally generated levels with plenty of enjoyment and the game's fluid and fun combat system make this an involving and very entertaining experience.",2018-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2893765d6778796b73,GameLuster,Arshad Mawla,80,"There are some shortcomings and features that could’ve been better. Despite this, at its core, Dead Cells is one hell of an action game that rewards skill and patience. It’s a game about repetition, but each cycle being better than the last. This is one game you’ll keep coming back to over and over again.",2018-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2793765d6778796b1f,PS4Blog.net,,90,"All in all, if you're into Metroidvania or roguelite games (or RogueVania as the developers call it!), you're in for an incredible time with Dead Cells. It's a fast-paced, fun and challenging game that you'll get sunk in for dozens of hours without even realizing it. Motion Twin have created a gem with this game – truly a must-play title and easily one of the best games this year.",2018-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2893765d6778796b33,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,89,"And when compared to the classics that inspired its design, that's just about the perfect outcome too.",2018-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2893765d6778796b30,Level Down Games,Bryan Clutter,95,"Dead Cells is a great new addition to the Metroidvania genre, and it’s amazing that this is Motion Twin’s first major outing besides free-to-play based browser games. Kudos to the team for creating such a memorable experience that sinks it’s claws into you and keeps dragging you back for “just one more run” at 3:00am in the morning.",2018-08-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2893765d6778796b2d,Chalgyr's Game Room,Richard York,90,"With a timer and handy teleportation gates strewn about areas, Dead Cells certainly feels a lot faster paced than most of the other rogue-like games I’ve played. Even the combat, with liberal use of the dodge roll, feels a lot more fluid and technical. With a fresh soundtrack that I felt really captured the ambiance of each zone inside the castle, and some pretty dang nostalgia inducing pixel style graphics that aren’t grossly overdone or under-styled, Dead Cells is certainly a game I’d recommend for any fans of the rogue-like genre who are looking for a challenge, especially since there is such a wide array of platforms to choose from.",2018-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2893765d6778796b21,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,90,"Dead Cells is the perfect representation of a genre that once seemed dead but has come roaring back to life. A Metroidvania-style rogue-life game, Dead Cells boasts excellent mechanics and punishing difficulty that forces you to ""git gud."" It's admittedly on the short side and can be repetitive after a while. A sturdy foundation based on solid core mechanics, however, make this one fun romp that bears repeating.",2018-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2893765d6778796b2a,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,95,"The fun is in the combat without a doubt, and any action fan will have a great time with this one. Even if you don't normally enjoy Rogue-like style game, this is one of those you have to pick up.",2018-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2893765d6778796b76,Fintendo,Ville Kovanen,90,"""Long live the dead.""",2018-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2793765d6778796b16,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,95,"If you haven't yet picked up Dead Cells, even if you're not into roguelike platformers, I strongly recommend getting it since it's one of the best of its kind.",2018-08-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2793765d6778796b0e,Guardian,Alec Meer,80,"Plunge into ingenious shifting labyrinths to battle lethal beasts, in the knowledge that every gory failure makes you stronger",2018-08-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 6115bdf50beff28372246fc7,SomosXbox,David Martin,92,"They will kill you a thousand times and you will keep trying. Because it is the basis of this game, repetition and learning. All this coupled with a beautiful aesthetic and an epic soundtrack, makes Dead Cells a safe bet to spend the remainder of summer, and much more.",2018-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 6115bdb00beff28372246fc5,Zoomg,افشین پیروزی,95,The distance between Dead Cells and a perfect masterpiece is as narrow as a hairstyle.,2018-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2993765d6778796b7d,Pardis Game,Ali Rajabi,95,"If I wanted to describe Dead Cells in one single word, I'd say Infinite. There is no place for repetition in Dead Cells, no ends, this game's aim is to be always funny and worth replaying. Judging by it's price and the content it offers, Dead Cells is easily if not the best, one of the best Indie games that should be placed among nowadays' AAA games.",2018-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2793765d6778796b0b,Gamersky,不倒翁蜀黍,89,"Dead Cells looks like a simple old-school 2D platformer, but the core gameplay is modern and smart. The combat is fast, the gameplay style is various, and every time I start a new round would enjoy a different journey. This is a game that could easily cost you hundred of hours.",2018-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2793765d6778796b13,Impulsegamer,Hugh Mitchell,90,"Dead Cells is an awesome, colourful, action-platformer with a deep customisation system. It's procedurally generated levels will keep you coming back again and again, literally.",2018-08-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2793765d6778796b08,Rectify Gaming,Dave Rodriguez,95,"Super Metroid, Symphony of the Night, and now Dead Cells – it easily stands with the greats in every regard.",2018-08-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2893765d6778796b52,GameByte,Ollie Green,,"If you like roguelike or Metroidvania games, you'll love Dead Cells. It's unforgiving at times, but the experience remains constantly rewarding and enjoyable.",2018-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2793765d6778796b02,GameCloud,Nick Ballantyne,100,"Dead Cells is a fantastic melding of two seemingly contradictory design philosophies. A Roguelike at heart, the game utilises Metroidvania levels in a way that gives the player freedom of choice without making any style of play pointless. There’s plenty of opportunities to employ your brain cells in crafting different builds of stats and items, and even with the simplistic combat, the game is a blast to get through. I cannot recommend the game highly enough, and it may very well have cracked a gap through my cynicism for the first time since I saw Yennifer on a unicorn.",2018-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 5d867d2793765d6778796af9,Goomba Stomp,,90,"Dead Cells is a brilliant, challenging game empowered by powerful visual design and addictive combat. It’s few flaws do little to detract from the overall experience, even if the story could have done with a little more time in the oven.",2018-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,0357efab61f146289d74880509df7302 61185b33ae81a2d33141107e,IGN Spain,Victor Sánchez,82,"Retro is fashionable, and sometimes it's to be welcomed. If you miss your childhood, this Towerfall Ascension is an excellent choice. Especially if you play it accompanied.",2018-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d867dbe93765d677879a76b,SwitchWatch,James Romero,85,,2018-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d867dbe93765d677879a789,Shacknews,Ozzie Mejia,90,"With numerous maps, characters, and an engaging single-player mode, TowerFall is a deep experience and one that's worth having in the Switch library when company comes over. TowerFall started off its life as one of the sole shining stars of a doomed Ouya platform, but now it ends its life in front of a massive Nintendo Switch install base. And this star shines as brightly as ever.",2018-09-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d867dbe93765d677879a782,Nintendo Enthusiast,Andrew Rockett,90,TowerFall has always been an all-time great local multiplayer title–that has not changed on Switch.,2018-09-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d867dbe93765d677879a76e,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,90,"TowerFall is best as a competitive local multiplayer game and if you're commonly in the situation of having friends around to shoot some arrows at, it's a must-play. If you're not, it's a harder sell.",2018-09-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d867dbe93765d677879a758,GameXplain,,100,Quote not yet available.,2018-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d867dbe93765d677879a78c,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,90,"Towerfall sets the standard for excellence in local multiplayer, creating a fun and endlessly replayable experience that's sure to be a blast every time you play.",2018-09-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5fb9e395038871749d4161e9,Nintendo Enthusiast,Dan Thompson,100,"I can't recommend What Remains of Edith Finch enough if anyone has yet to play it. With so many incredible games that are currently coming to Switch, it's important to support the special titles coming from publisher Annapurna Interactive. Its explorations of loss and tragedy left me emotional on numerous occasions, yet it also holds an uplifting and edifying emotional core. This experience remains undiminished thanks to a comprehensive port that doesn't make any drastic sacrifices to the performance and visuals. As far as I'm concerned, it's required reading for those passionate about storytelling in video games.",2019-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781993765d67787751b8,Nintendo Life,Lewis White,90,"What Remains of Edith Finch is a 'Walking Simulator' that doesn't just tell an unforgettable story – it's genuinely unforgettable. As tragic as its tale is, it always manages to entertain. As one section ends and as you fight back tears, you'll always carry on, because the next story is as engrossing as the last. If you want a strong feature-length story that doesn't waste a minute, Edith Finch is the one you need.",2019-07-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781993765d67787751b3,NintendoWorldReport,Joe Devader,90,"With well-acted narration, plenty of variety in terms of gameplay, and a powerful tale that will have you coming back to find any details you might have missed, What Remains of Edith Finch is a must have for any Switch owner who enjoys a captivating story.",2019-07-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 6115df1e0beff28372247033,Metro GameCentral,,80,"A compelling story well told, and although it's still not very interactive the variety and artfulness of the presentation feels like something only a video game could do.",2019-07-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5fd159c0038871749d418608,SpaceNerd.it,Mattia Mariano,87,"What remains of Edith Finch is a masterpiece, even for people who don’t like video games; the great narrative, coupled with a great concept and a perfect sound and graphical aspect, makes the game a great package, only faulting in the difficulty and longevity department.",2019-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781993765d67787751a6,Jump Dash Roll,Luciano Howard,100,"The stories being told are delightful in their own right, fully enveloped in searing atmosphere and wonderfully spine-tingling.",2018-03-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781893765d6778775117,games(TM),,90,"A tender exploration of memory, death, and mystery",2018-02-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781993765d67787751c0,Nerdburglars,Dan Hastings,90,"The story of the Finch family is not just unique, but it is told so incredibly well that you can't help but get sucked into it. You finish with so many questions you would love to ask the odd people that lived in this unusual house. The game feels a little too short, but every minute of gameplay that is there is an absolute pleasure to experience. What Remains of Edith Finch is a story that really stands out and is one that you will want to experience for yourself.",2018-01-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781993765d6778775185,Digiato,,87,"What Remains of Edith Finch tells a frank and brutal story and challenges you with memorable puzzles. all in all It could be one of the purest experiences in video games history, although shallow characterizations have kept it from being flawless.",2017-12-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781893765d6778775156,Gaming Nexus,Kinsey Danzis,90,"What Remains of Edith Finch knows its niche from the beginning and rarely strays, resulting in a cohesive experience that I was never jolted out of. It elicits the strangest mixture of emotions, and its different modes of storytelling are second to none. The controls don't translate seamlessly from PC to Xbox One, but you don't play this game for the controls; you play for the story, and the story is gripping.",2017-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781893765d6778775151,Windows Central,Jen Karner,80,"If you enjoy a story that pulls you in, then this game is definitely one that should be on your wishlist.",2017-07-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5fb9e412038871749d4161ec,Generación Xbox,Elodie Mellado,100,"A courageous, humane and sincere proposal about the relationships we establish with our loved ones, with the spaces we inhabit and, above all, how to learn to live with the inevitable fact of our mortality. In a medium in which killing is the order of the day, where murder has become one more mechanism to advance the plots, to the point of completely trivializing death, never has a video game used language in its favor in such a human way. What Remains of Edith Finch is more than brilliant, it is necessary.",2017-07-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781893765d677877514f,IBTimes UK,Ben Skipper,100,"What Remains of Edith Finch is an astonishing patchwork of inventive ideas rich in unforgettable moments. This is interactive storytelling in its truest form. A narrative adventure game that serves as another nail in the coffin of the reductive and derogatory term 'walking simulator', imbued with the ideas of a talented team working at the peak of its powers. This is a game that needs to be played. It's an essential new text in the history of video game storytelling.",2017-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781893765d6778775146,GameZone,Cade Onder,95,"What Remains of Edith Finch is one of the most creative and brilliant uses of the video game medium despite not being super ""gamey"".",2017-07-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781893765d6778775149,ACG,Jeremy Penter,75,,2017-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781893765d6778775140,TrueAchievements,Mark Delaney,90,"In some ways, games are the successor to movies and we've seen plenty of cinematic games that crib the format of feature films. To take nothing away from such games, What Remains of Edith Finch is a shining example of what video games do uniquely well.",2017-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781893765d6778775114,Xbox Achievements,Richard Walker,90,"A singular work of brilliance, What Remains of Edith Finch is one-of-a-kind; a real breath of fresh air that serves as a welcome reminder of video games' capacity to surprise and tell incredible stories. Stunning.",2017-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781893765d67787750cd,TheXboxHub,Gareth Brierley,100,My time with What Remains of Edith Finch was perfect and I want to run through it all over again tomorrow. Why don’t you join me?,2017-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781893765d677877513a,Level Down Games,Bryan Clutter,90,"What Remains of Edith Finch will keep calling back to you after you’ve finished it, and in a way, you’ll want to return to get a better understanding for the story after you know the what and why things happened. My only complaint is that the game was literally over almost as quick as it began. You don’t get to enjoy the individual room sequences as much as I would have liked, because they end within minutes. Either way though, this is an excellent title, and I encourage you to check it out.",2017-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781893765d67787750f5,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,100,"The combination of strict linearity with varied snippets of gameplay might just be the ideal combination for these type of narrative experiences. What Remains of Edith Finch leaps right into my top three games in this genre alongside Gone Home and The Stanley Parable. In fact, I think it’s leapt right to the top.",2017-06-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781993765d67787751b5,Geeks Under Grace,Josh Brant,90,"Overall, What Remains of Edith Finch is nothing short of a masterpiece. It celebrates life as well as showing you how fragile it is, and how those close to you could one day disappear as easy as they came in—to never take those around you for granted, and understand just how important it is to be a part of life, and the privilege of living. This is one gameplay experience you do not want to miss.",2017-06-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781893765d67787750d9,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,100,"Giant Sparrow had me worried about What Remains of Edith Finch with how quiet the game was for several years but I see now they were just working on nailing every little inch of this game. The story of Edith and her family is going to be one I remember for a long time. The characters, house, music, voice acting, and narrative all came together beautifully and I encourage anyone that is a fan of story games to play this game and do it knowing as little as possible.",2017-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781a93765d67787752ce,GamePro,Rae Grimm,86,"What Remains of Edith Finch is a heartbreaking, playable short story collection that lingers long after the end of the game.",2017-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781c93765d67787753a4,PushStartPlay,Brett Claxton,83,What Remains of Edith Finch is a great looking game that will be talked about for years to come. Its handling of a usually dark subject matter is delicate and the game mechanics make it stand out in the walking simulator genre.,2017-05-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781893765d6778775107,BaziCenter,Hadi Darbani,80,What Remains of Edith Finch takes interactive storytelling into next level by telling a sad and passionate story in the most emotional way possible.,2017-05-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781c93765d67787753aa,Play Some Video Games,Kyle Haiman,90,"I am not sure when it happened, but at some point, it seems “walking simulator” became a pejorative. As a result, you do not have to look far to find a message board or discussion about renaming the genre to something more representative of what happens in the game: First-Person Experience/Exploration, Interactive Story Adventure, First Person Narrative, and the list goes on and on. It’s accurate you do more than walk in these games, but I do not mind calling the walking simulators…because I tend to like the genre. I enjoyed Firewatch, and Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, and because of my experience with The Unfinished Swan finding out the folks at Giant Sparrow were making a walking sim had me intrigued. That interest was paid back multiple times over.",2017-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781c93765d677877539a,GameGrin,Dom D'Angelillo,90,"For want of a better term, What Remains of Edith Finch is a playable family tree. Hidden revelations and unpredictable tragedies complement what is an unnerving but somehow warming experience.",2017-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781c93765d67787753b0,GameSkinny,Kat De Shields,100,"What Remains of Edith Finch will satisfy any gamer looking for an experience that can be completed in one sitting, but will linger in mind long after the end credits roll.",2017-05-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781c93765d677877539d,The Digital Fix,Rob Kershaw,90,"Tenderly handling the subject of death while portraying it in interesting ways, Edith Finch is a narrative adventure that deserves to be chronicled.",2017-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781993765d67787751ba,Bazimag,Mohammad Javad Farajollahi,93,What Remains Of Edith Finch is one of those games that will leave you distressed and depressed for a quite a while. it has an amazing story that easily convinces its players to continue it. if you are tired of action and repetitive games you should definitely give this game a try!,2017-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781c93765d6778775395,Wade D McGinnis,,100,,2017-05-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781893765d67787750fb,Gamefa,Hossein Sadri,80,"This is about how you born, how you live and how you die. A game about life and death. A game that makes you think about your life. About “What will remain of me?!” No puzzles, No challenges. You are free to follow one of the saddest stories you’ve ever heard. A big house is yours to explore and find the stories of the people who lived there one day. Every member of the family has a story and Giant Sparrow really knows how these stories should be told.",2017-05-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781c93765d67787753a7,Super Deformed Gamescast,John Phipps,100,"Beautiful, graceful, poignant, heartbreaking, and yet somehow uplifting, What Remains of Edith Finch stands as an example of the absolute pinnacle of storytelling in games. A perfect experience.",2017-05-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781c93765d677877536a,Gameplanet,Chris Brown,90,"Poignant and powerful, What Remains of Edith Finch has set a new standard in storytelling. Don't be put off by its brevity – these are two of the most enjoyable hours I have ever spent in front of my PC monitor.",2017-05-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781c93765d67787753a1,The Games Machine,Davide Mancini,90,"A game that talks about death, but in doing so it becomes an unforgettable love song to life. Giant Sparrow raises the bar for ""walking simulators"", thanks to an amazing story told through compelling gameplay ideas and some real, deep environmental storytelling.",2017-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781c93765d6778775361,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,70,"At its best, the game is a perfect marriage between the telling of a story and one's first-hand engagement with it.",2017-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 6115e03b0beff28372247036,JVL,,90,"Let's not beat about the bush, What Remains of Edith Finch is a real nugget that manages to break the codes of the genre thanks to its inventive game design. This short, tragic and poignant adventure is sublimated by an ingenious level design, a refined sound and visual universe, and an exquisite narrative.",2017-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781c93765d677877535c,Telegraph,Olivia White,100,"It's a personal, singular experience that everyone can take part in, and with all my heart, I hope you do.",2017-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781893765d677877510a,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,100,"A powerhouse of emotional storytelling. Developers Giant Sparrow have taken their previous work on The Unfinished Swan and have improved upon it in every way, creating something truly soul-stirring and evocative with Edith Finch.",2017-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 5d86781c93765d6778775364,PSX Brasil,Matheus Ricardo Uihara Zingarelli,85,"What Remains of Edith Finch grabs the player's attention until the end, to wonder what the hell happened with the Finch family. Along with Edith, the last Finch alive, the player experiences the last moments of various family members, going through different generations. Each memory fills in a tiny gap of the mystery, which, in the end, is not what matters the most. What's really important here are the rich experiences that each moment conveys, by means of the story itself or by the diversity of gameplay mechanics applied on each of them. It's a worthwhile title.",2017-05-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f4888a7c9b4449b6bfbace4de24a9c 61f2d3d69e5c48c548d74525,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,90,"Death’s Door is a fun adventure that offers up some really good exploration and a deliberate, yet fast combat scheme that feels both challenging and rewarding. Going through every nook and cranny of a level never disappoints and progression is handled in such a great way that every play session feels substantial. Fans of the old school Zelda style games should not pass on this one, it’s one that I believe many will enjoy.",2022-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 61d8dff39e5c48c548d6abb5,Niche Gamer,Fingal Belmont,90,"Death’s Door is a very polished and lovingly crafted action adventure game. It is seemingly a very personal game from the developers and it is steeped with creative ideas in regards to characters and designs. The gameplay is somewhat vanilla, but the ambiance and style elevate the material.",2022-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 61e67ff19e5c48c548d6da25,Geek Culture,Jake Su,91,"A memorable adventure examining life and death through the lens of a crow, Death’s Door delivers a stunning package of gameplay and storytelling while constantly rewarding the curious.",2021-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 61bc3e2d9e5c48c548d65cea,One More Game,Chris Garcia,100,"Death’s Door is a good example of a game that doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel, but instead polishes it heavily and puts out a clean and satisfying experience that makes it a must-play. Acid Nerve has kept it simple all throughout, and the game is arguably better for it, trimming a lot of excess fat and giving players a lean 10-hour package that’s a good time from start to finish.",2021-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 61b4163283e54798d121f596,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,90,"There’s a reason why Death’s Door won the 2021 Golden Joystick Award for Best Indie Game and was nominated for the Best Independent Game Award at The Game Awards this year — it’s damn good. Nothing is missing here, every component perfectly balanced against everything else to make for a near-spiritual gaming experience. With gorgeous visuals, a stunning soundtrack, multiple combat styles, a mixture of creative comedy and relatable existential crises, and sprawling environments that naturally invites players to explore every pixel, Death’s Door deserves all the praise it’s received and more.",2021-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 620fcf5f9e5c48c548d82bd6,Fintendo,Miikka Lehtonen,90,"""Angry Birds of Death.""",2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 61ad304388984f53ec6f749e,Nintendo Blast,,85,"Death's Door is not absurdly exceptional in terms of the inventiveness and originality of its gameplay concepts, especially exploration and combat, but Acid Nerve knew how to use the references that already existed in the genre very well to create a product with enough identity to stand out on its merits. themselves.",2021-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 61a6280d4ad888f8f310b1fb,Pure Nintendo,Rachel Poli,100,"Death's Door is a fun and unique action-adventure game with appealing scenery and music. You can pick it up and play on the go, and although the controls require skill, it's easy to master.",2021-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 61a60eb74ad888f8f310b1e4,Chicas Gamers,Antonio J. Rodríguez,,"Death's doors manages to amalgamate clear references and give them their own personality that enters as well through the eyes as through the control. All this accompanied by a story that, with each step you take, you want to know more and more about the motives of the characters and the chaos behind everything that rules the world.",2021-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 61a24d142da4c1df8fe30eaa,Fun Factor,Diogo Arez,85,"Death's Door is a charming and strikingly beautiful game with fast paced and challenging combat, albeit with some shortcomings that drag it down a bit.",2021-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 61a1c9976fde1cda54ec182f,PSX Extreme,Lorenzo Lombardi,83,"Death’s Door is an excellent action-adventure gem, balancing solemnity with laughs and moderate difficulty alongside forgiving mechanics. Its combat is pure and satisfying, and the light-RPG elements make progression enjoyable. What I admired most, though, is how all of these elements work in tandem as Death’s Door offers an adventure that feels fresh. From the exquisite environments and discoverable upgrades/collectibles to the delightful characters, you won’t wanna miss out.",2021-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 625e9c26008489e208d85056,The Beta Network,Dillon Van Der Putten,90,"Death’s Door is a prime example of what a dedicated indie team can achieve. It flows incredibly well with incredible combat mixed with some breathtaking visuals. The contrast between the colourful attacks and the bland world works fantastically well, and the controls are crisp and precise. Death’s Door has to be in contention for not only one of the best indie games, but one of the best titles this year in general.",2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 62034fb99e5c48c548d7c19d,GamesHub,,100,"Enchanting art direction and engaging themes make Death's Door more than just the straightforward, Zelda-inspired game it appears to be.",2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 619d95bb38d08bb0384e6d83,Impulsegamer,Paul Stuart,82,"In so many ways, Death's Door is the high end indy title to a tee. It's extremely polished, very creative, terrific for shorter sessions, but lacks a little in depth. Still, it's hard not to recommend Death's Door for fans of the action-adventure, Zelda genre and/or someone looking for something truly different for the Switch. Just note it can be a visual struggle when played in the Switch's portable fashion.",2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 62087baf9e5c48c548d7f32d,GotGame,Kieran Toovey,90,"In the end though, Death’s Door is a fantastic game. Great visuals, controls, mechanics, and music make it a treat all the way around. With no filler or bloated content, Death’s Door perfectly paces along in its 10 or so hour journey. Theres even more to do and a secret ending for those wanting to extend gameplay.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 61bfbc9c9e5c48c548d668ff,The Outerhaven Productions,Scott Adams,100,Death's Door is a game that you can see is crafted with love and purpose. Nothing seems to be done in order to add pointless game time.,2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 619d0acfdb37a4aea439442d,PlayStation Universe,Dan Twohig,90,"Death's Door is everything you hope to get get out of an indie game. An addictive challenge, an intriguing little tale and enough content to keep you going back. Unhindered by budgetary restrictions, Death's Door delivers on all fronts. The gameplay feedback from combat is implemented so well that you forget just how simple it is. Better still, it's made all the more excellent by the DualSense controller. Fans of Action RPG's will not want to miss this indy treasure on PS5.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 619d09c2db37a4aea4394424,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,90,"Death’s Door is a modern classic, utilizing old gameplay ideas in a new setting to make for a short and sweet experience you won’t want to miss.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 619d0735db37a4aea4394421,NintendoWorldReport,Joe Devader,90,"The soundtrack is also fantastic, with composer David Fenn managing to strike a perfect balance between high energy action and peaceful contemplation. Not to mention the crow you're controlling is just a cute little bird. If you are a fan of action games and have an itch for one that will kill around 8 hours, Death's Door is a pretty good place to clock in and get to work.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 619cf6f9a8153aaba4670346,Push Square,Robert Ramsey,80,"Tight controls, clever level design, and rewarding combat make Death's Door a joy to play. It's a ten-hour adventure that never outstays its welcome, and its overall quality is clear. A polished, quirky, and often challenging title that charms from start to finish.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 619cf60aa8153aaba4670343,Nintendo Enthusiast,Arthur Damian,80,"In the end, Death's Door is a charming, witty indie game. Its combat is solid, exploration is a blast, and it has just the right length. Though the lack of a map and difficulty options, in addition to a somewhat unstable frame rate, hold the title back a bit, its mix of Dark Souls and Zelda elements is a great fit. It is definitely an adventure worth checking out.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 618eac3fdcc55528ce51217e,Atomix,Rodolfo León,90,"Despite not doing much in terms of innovation, coupled with a pair of odd framerate issues, Death's Door is a fantasic indie game that seems to do almost everything right. A precise combat, gorgeous environments and a mysterious yet beautiful world, make this an experience you simply can't miss.",2021-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 615d4311290395221a1dfbea,RPG Fan,Joe Czop,85,"Overall, Death’s Door is an enjoyable homage to 2D Zelda games with some additional quirky flair thrown in. It is a satisfying experience whose main drawback is its overall safeness, plus a lack of replayability. Some may also be turned off by the lack of extreme difficulty, which can be another source of replay value for many similar games. I would recommend Death’s Door to those looking for a nostalgia fix that won’t try your patience or just want to enjoy a memorable and contemplative audiovisual style.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 6259fbf7008489e208d831a6,ComicBook.com,Logan Moore,90,"If you're looking for something bite-sized to dive into before this fall's biggest releases come out, Death's Door is a game to definitely have on your radar. Whether you're a fan of old school adventure games, or you're just looking for a new standout indie, Death's Door is absolutely worth your time, money, and attention.",2021-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 61228c286ffaa0ca0ef6ce4a,KeenGamer,Ciprian Ghibirdic,100,"Soul-reaping doesn't seem to be a tedious job, but Death's Door shines a light upon the fictitious scenario in which the afterlife is bureaucratized. In a world where death came to a halt, an unlikely eulogy holds little to no meaning. Living forever has become the norm, a fever dream come true.",2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 624fa4f2008489e208d7c291,Capsule Computers,Admir Brkic,85,"Fast-paced combat, incredible visuals and you also get to play as a cute crow. Perfect for players who want a Zelda-like experience on PC.",2021-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 6121388cd101b7b5cd498fdd,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,80,"The accumulation of so many elements to crow about – characters, polish, creativity, art design, combative pacing, and so on – made it an experience I couldn't put down.",2021-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 611fbb659c30d277759596d5,Saving Content,Ed Acosta,100,"Death’s Door has some fun lore and a fantastic main character; I mean, I love birds, and what’s not to love about a little bird with a sword? The combat is tight, and battles with enemies and bosses never feel unfair. If anything, each failure felt like it was my fault, something I could fix in a future run or my playstyle overall. Everything comes together so well in Death’s Door; it’s just so enjoyable to play. It has become a top ten contender for my games of the year list so far.",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 617459c0ee8b9ff585910324,SpaceNerd.it,Mattia Mariano,82,"Death's Door is an isometric action adventure game. Thanks to its inspired art direction and well-balanced experience, Death’s Door is simple, linear and funny from the beginning to the end.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 611b850ad43f314421a913ed,TheSixthAxis,Dominic Leighton,90,"Death's Door is an atmospheric adventure through an inviting fantasy world. It's perfectly crafted, generously provisioned, and an instant indie classic.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 611b7094d43f314421a913ea,NoesPaisparaFrikis,,78,An exquisite game,2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 611a62f7d43f314421a911f1,MonsterVine,Nick Mangiaracina,100,Very few games get as much right with their formula as Death’s Door does.,2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 61237d6d90b676e80f3103c1,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,80,"Death's Door easily presents itself as one of the best indie games of the year, with excellent art direction and an inviting combat system that never makes the experience tiring.",2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 6157694b9f4312e92e3277a8,GamePro,Dennis Michel,88,Death's Door is the Xbox surprise hit of 2021 that fans of isometric action-adventure should put on their wish list.,2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 61329c371a9149c8e46e7721,Unboxholics,Γιώργος Πρίτσκας,80,"Death's Door has very few original ideas, but the flawless implementation of its basic mechanics, combined with a world full of personality and humor, make this ten-hour journey very charming.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 61141a435c4136636bedfe3c,Zoomg,افشین پیروزی,90,"Inspired by works such as Zelda and creating an immaculate balance between surfing, puzzle solving and combat, the game offers fascinating gameplay that doesn't fall out of rhythm until the last minute.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 6113b6045eafd95fa9911c2e,33bits,Jon Andoni Ortiz,95,"Death's Door, candidate for the game of the year, where we handle a crow hunting souls. Action, adventure and light-hearted puzzles with an unbeatable technical craftsmanship. Buy it now, trust me.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 610edba93784230dee3b8ff0,BaziCenter,,95,"Death's Door is a well crafted Action RPG that respects its audience by offering pure quality, and the improvements over the previous game by Acid Nerve shows that the studio is on the right path to develop even more exciting titles in the future.",2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 6138cc3f5184774561133f43,RPG Site,James Galizio,90,"Death's Door's blend of excellent pacing, an engaging combat system, and a haunting aesthetic help elevate it among its peers.",2021-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 61106c017d2c2123d8ea3f66,CGMagazine,Khari Taylor,90,Players looking for a Souls-borne meets Link From the Past meets Metroidvania experience all wrapped into one need look no further than the delightful Death’s Door; just make sure to pack plenty of patience and don’t let the door hit your face on the way in.,2021-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,629c93f5572e4aa58fd21c0b73a8cde4 5ed14c13c28b1c4114c26fb7,IGN Italy,Alessandro Alosi,85,"Legends of Runeterra is one of the best card games on the market today thanks to the successful mix of accessibility and depth. There are some imperfections to fix, but the experience already is absolutely worth and addictive.",2020-05-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,137d26940f194bd6a214cb694a0363f9 5ecdd6cbc28b1c4114c26b41,Game Freaks 365,Andrew McKissock,80,"The free-to-play virtual card game from Riot Games is a mixture of sleek interface, snappy sound effects, and challenging – yet still accessible – gameplay.",2020-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,137d26940f194bd6a214cb694a0363f9 5ee33cd5c28b1c4114c28413,Too Much Gaming,Carlos Hernandez,90,"Legends of Runeterra is a satisfying online card game that has the potential to be among the best titles in its genre, but the success of this game will be based on the new cards added in the future and how they balance the game while maintaining a fun environment for the community.",2020-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,137d26940f194bd6a214cb694a0363f9 5ebcb46cbdf729557ef4af7a,IGN,Cam Shea,90,"Unique mechanics, dynamic gameplay and polished presentation make this the collectible card game to beat.",2020-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,137d26940f194bd6a214cb694a0363f9 5ebe06e9bdf729557ef4b230,Merlin'in Kazanı,Murat Oktay,87,"Legends of Runeterra is a great card game. The concept, variety or art of the game makes it the best card game for mobile devices. It will also connect those who love this genre, as it is built on the world of League of Legends.",2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,137d26940f194bd6a214cb694a0363f9 5eb9ac9ebdf729557ef4aca2,GameSpot,Ginny Woo,90,Legends of Runeterra brings dynamic card design to life in a way that undeniably draws attention to both its snappy back-and-forth and the colorful world of League of Legends.,2020-05-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,137d26940f194bd6a214cb694a0363f9 5ebd7889bdf729557ef4b07f,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,90,"Legends of Runeterra doesn't reinvent the wheel, but fans of the genre will most likely love it. It doesn't suck your money out and doesn't have tiring or unclear mechanics. All of the new and unusual features look fitting and make the gameplay engaging, even if you are tired of card games.",2020-05-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,137d26940f194bd6a214cb694a0363f9 5ebeb48abdf729557ef4b2e0,But Why Tho?,Charles Hartford,95,"The game is fun, interesting and puts enough twists on the tried and true CCG formula to stand out from the crowd. It’s filled with fun personalities and supported by a microtransaction system that doesn’t feel like it’s out to fleece you.",2020-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,137d26940f194bd6a214cb694a0363f9 6115cd780beff28372246ffd,Everyeye.it,Giovanni Calgaro,85,"Legends of Runeterra has entered with its head held high in a very difficult and now saturated market like that of digital card games bringing with it a large number of excellent ideas, supported by a first-rate aesthetic, as well as by a mobile counterpart optimized to the fullest.",2020-05-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,137d26940f194bd6a214cb694a0363f9 5ebac44abdf729557ef4adb6,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Matt Cox,,"Runeterra might not be packed with interesting decisions, but it is loaded with charm. It’s nice. It’s soothing. That’s enough.",2020-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,137d26940f194bd6a214cb694a0363f9 6115cd5a0beff28372246ffc,GameCrate,,88,"Legends of Runeterra is a fantastic digital card game that is still struggling with some flaws in its mobile implementation. However, if you have a PC and a space for a new collectible card game in your life, then this is one of the best you can play.",2020-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,137d26940f194bd6a214cb694a0363f9 5f2847f1d88e035744c1dc69,Kakuchopurei,Alleef Ashaari,80,"Playing Legends Of Runeterra hasn’t suddenly made me a fan of card games or League Of Legends. It’s not that great of a game, but it’s definitely a game that I enjoyed playing and wouldn’t mind returning to from time to time. Look out, Hearthstone, Shadowverse and all its digital card game ilk, a new title is joining the fray, and it’s a good one.",2020-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,137d26940f194bd6a214cb694a0363f9 5d8676d393765d677876db04,Spiel Times,,70,The game does a lot of things really well but it goes completely downhill in some other aspects. What I see is a game with tremendous potential being plagued by choices made under poor judgement.,2019-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d893765d677876dcc3,Invision Community,Gareth Evans,80,"I enjoyed my time with Nioh, especially after playing it co-op with a friend of mine who is a fan of dark souls so we had a good time messing around with the game. The combat is fun, the weapons all have a unique feel backed up by a deep skill system and souls-like stat building to replicate that comfort zone of dark souls but with more dex weapons over strength.",2018-01-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d893765d677876dcaf,GameSkinny,,90,"For all it's worth, Nioh is a must-have for any PS4 collection.",2017-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d893765d677876dcb9,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,90,"For all of the success of KOEI TECMO and Team NINJA's Nioh it seems too often that it is brushed aside as ""Dark Souls with Samurai"" which is a criminal understatement given how good Nioh is.",2017-12-11T05:00:00.000Z,False,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d793765d677876dc74,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,80,"Nioh is difficult and the frantic pace of its combat means that even Soulsborne veterans can expect a challenge. The lack of level variety is an issue, however I enjoyed every single fight thanks to the varied and deep combat. With three stances, five weapon types, skills, ninjutsu, and magic, it’s hard to get bored during a fifty to sixty-hour campaign and you’ll likely jump straight into new game plus without stopping for breath. Team Ninja set its sights high with Nioh, seeking to create a samurai-inspired Soulsborne game, with a distinct personality and combat style. Somehow, Team Ninja pulled it off.",2017-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d693765d677876dc34,Geeks Under Grace,Joe Morgan,78,"Nioh is a fantastic Dark Souls-styled game that gives players a more accessible way to approach the genre while handily establishing itself as a potent newcomer to watch in the future. Japanese myth, culture, and history are also fun, interesting, wonderfully executed boons to the budding franchise.",2017-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d693765d677876dc37,NerdyAf,Will Riley,95,"Nioh does a lot right, and whilst it's obvious it takes a lot of inspiration from the Souls series, it really does feel like a game of its own. That being said, Nioh filled a gap in my heart of tough but rewarding gameplay whilst I wait for the latest Dark Souls DLC to come out, and I'm also confident that Nioh is a game I will keep coming back to for a long time. If you have a Playstation 4, I will happily go on record with saying that Nioh is an essential game for your library, the stunning visuals, gripping story, and solid gameplay makes the game stand out from a lot of the competition. Whilst I do say it deserves to be merited on its own achievements, for me, it is the game that came closest to encapsulating the feel of the Souls series and Bloodborne, and feels so much more polished than games like Lords of the Fallen. As it stands, Nioh could well be my game of the year.",2017-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d693765d677876dc31,Niche Gamer,Michael Jordan,85,Nioh is definitely worth the early frustration and the money to play through.,2017-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d793765d677876dc6b,Digiato,Pouya Pournasir,87,Ni-Oh is the most unpredictable gift for PS4 gamers that fascinates Every Souls-Borne fan and everyone who loves to die a lot! combining Ninja Gaiden's Hack N Slash gameplay and Dark Souls mechansim is something every hardcore gamer should experience in his or her life.,2017-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d793765d677876dc66,VGProfessional,Nazih Fares,93,"Nioh is the kind of action-JRPG that we like, and while it’s heavily influenced by Dark Souls and Bloodborne, it has its own charm and original mechanics. Nioh's level design may be rather simple and linear when compared to the sprawling worlds crafted by From Software, but the combat system is dynamic and lives up to the standards of Team Ninja. In short, Nioh is not a simple clone or reskin of Bloodborne as most thought, but rather it combines Bloodborne’s challenging combat with its own mechanics and world-building to form an amazing gaming experience that will entertain fans of From Software games and newcomers to the genre.",2017-03-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d693765d677876dc3d,The Digital Fix,Luciano Howard,80,Nioh is a very good game of its own right. It doesn't do anything new but it does deliver one of the deepest combat mechanics inside an engaging action-adventure RPG.,2017-03-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d693765d677876dc3a,Gaming Nexus,Sean Cahill,90,"A stunning take on feudal Japan awaits players with a fresh style of leveling, a unique battle system, and a challenge that will make even the most hardened players question what they're doing taking on this game.",2017-03-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d793765d677876dc63,Player2.net.au,James Swinbanks,,"The combat is tactile and purposeful and the story is one you’ll want to see through, but the grind to do so is long and frustrating one. It fails to take advantage of the way it successfully alters the formula by failing at others and, in doing so, doesn’t end up hitting the heights of the game it derives from so heavily.",2017-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d693765d677876dc44,TechnoBuffalo,Ron Duwell,80,"The thrill of overcoming challenges provided in a game like Nioh simply isn't worth the frustration to me anymore, and I have Team Ninja to thank for finally helping me admit this. It's the ebb and flow of one's life and one's interests, and while I think Nioh is a really solid game that everyone should at least try, it's not the kind of game I want to be playing these days.",2017-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d693765d677876dc40,Sirus Gaming,Leif Rey Bornales,100,This is an excellent game and a game like this deserves to have a spot in your collection. Whether you're a newbie to challenging games like this or you're a veteran who knows the mechanics too well. This is a game that's worth your money and time. I would happily go back into it to kill another yokai.,2017-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,False,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d793765d677876dc71,Words About Games,Gary Alexander,100,Gary reviews the excellent action samurai game (and Playstation 4 exclusive) Nioh [VIDEO DISCUSSION],2017-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d793765d677876dc5d,Click Click Play,Jordan Rees,90,Cliche dictates that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Nioh is a game that deserves flattering for years to come.,2017-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d693765d677876dc1f,Hardcore Gamer,Charles Blades,80,"Despite these minor critiques, Nioh solidifies the status of roguelikes and their relevance in today’s gaming landscape.",2017-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d793765d677876dc7d,The Bitbag,Jerome Delos Santos,85,"Team Ninja’s Nioh is definitely a more stylish, proactive, and traditionally Japanese cousin of the Souls series. The game has definitely defied expectations through being more than the “Souls” game that people thought it would be.",2017-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,False,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d693765d677876dc14,GameMAG,,90,"Now we have a wonderful Action/RPG, able to draw Soulsborne and Ninja Gaiden fans' attention for hundreds of hours and leave tons of positive memories in their souls.",2017-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d693765d677876dc4d,BaziCenter,Hamed MohammdPor,90,"Being inspired by games like Dark Souls, Ninja Gaiden, and Onimusha, Nioh brings neat ideas to the table and can be considered as one of the most well-defined titles and without a doubt, one of the best action role-playing games of the gen.",2017-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d893765d677876dcb4,pressakey.com,Tim Bissinger,80,"Nioh nimmt die Souls-Formel, transportiert sie nach Japan, reichert sie mit Ninja Gaiden und Diablo an und baut einen technischen Rahmen drumherum, auf den andere Entwickler neidisch sein können. Wegen der fehlenden Vielfalt im Gegnerdesign reicht es zwar noch nicht zur Extraklasse - aber das Fundament steht, auf dem jetzt gebaut werden muss.",2017-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d693765d677876dc28,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,80,Nioh is an amazing game. Yes it has some issues but most of them can be solved in time with some balancing patches. Was it worth the wait? Yes. Was it worth going through all of the Demos to give feedback for the Final Form? Very. William's adventure through Japan is an amazing one and I'm glad that I got to share it with friends as well as going at it alone.,2017-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d693765d677876dc25,Critical Hit,Umar Bastra,90,"Nioh is an absolutely engaging game, that's soul-crushing, yet addictive and satisfying. Nioh continued to impress to the very end, delivering an enthralling experience that's challenging, but fair in its execution.",2017-02-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d893765d677876dcbc,Readers Gambit,Rhys Thom,90,"Nioh offers up a substantial amount of content, with a ton of levels, New Game+ and some “Twilight Missions"". Twilight Missions are revamped levels with better loot drops rates that rotate daily giving players even more content to undertake, but they are currently limited to a select few missions. There is an overwhelming amount of things to do. Some gameplay mechanics may hinder your play style and ultimately get you killed, but nevertheless you could opt not to implement them into your approach.",2017-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,False,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d693765d677876dc2b,The Outerhaven Productions,Keith Mitchell,100,"At first glance, Nioh resembles a Dark Souls clone and that's an unfair comparison. While Nioh draws heavily from Dark Souls, Koei Tecmo has provided more than enough features to put Nioh on the same level as Dark Souls. Plenty of action, an engaging combat system that encourages you to develop your own style of play and it's own charming yet deadly world.",2017-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d693765d677876dc16,Impulsegamer,Sean Warhurst,86,"I adored Nioh. Like, straight up marry an inanimate object adore. Is it my favourite Souls type game? Well, no, both Bloodborne and Demons Souls pip it at the post for me. Does it now reside comfortable among my top ten of all time? You betcha.",2017-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d593765d677876dc0e,DigitalCentralMedia,Jordan Micheal,78,Nioh is an excellent game but the story is badly written. Deserves to be played by Dark Souls and Bloodborne fans.,2017-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,False,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 611884639d9c7d02ee8a9007,KeenGamer,Jacob Yancey,85,"Nioh is an excellent experience. I don't think that it deserves the perfect scores that many other reviewers are giving it, but it is still a great game that will provide challenging fun from start to finish. If you're a fan of the Dark Souls games and/or Bloodborne, you're guaranteed to like this title. If you've never played a souls-like before, this game is a pretty damn good start.",2017-02-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d593765d677876dc12,Guardian,Hirun Cryer,80,"Team Ninja's unforgiving role-playing action adventure set in feudal Japan owes a debt to the Dark Souls series, but with a tone and narrative of its own",2017-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d593765d677876dc06,Wccftech,Kai Powell,95,"Nioh is among the finest exclusives to grace the PS4, melding samurai action with the framework of the well-renowned Dark Souls series, although its devilish difficulty may send William to an early grave.",2017-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d593765d677876dc00,New Game Network,Tim Reid,84,"Nioh is a very impressive offering from Team Ninja, mostly thanks to the excellent combat and well-crafted main missions. From Software finally have some serious competition in the sub-genre they invented.",2017-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d593765d677876dbfd,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,100,"In no uncertain terms, Nioh is something special. It’s one of those rare games that surpasses expectations, taking the best elements from a variety of genre-defining titles whilst sprinkling in a handful of its own ideas.",2017-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d593765d677876dbfa,ZTGD,Jae Lee,95,"Nioh is a culmination of some of my favorite mechanics in video games. The incredibly fast paced, twitch based reflex combat of Ninja Gaiden. The meticulous strategy and sense of discovery of Souls and the loot/equipment upgrade system of Diablo. It's as though this was a game made specifically for me. If that wasn't enough, Nioh manages to become more than the sum of its parts as something truly exceptional with an identity of its own – one that I simply can't put down and it has secured a spot as the top contender in my game of the year list thus far.",2017-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d893765d677876dcb1,Respawning,Salman Malik,90,"Nioh is another killer IP that solidifies itself as one of the best in the PS4’s line-up. Team Ninja has redeemed itself by making a game that is not only well thought-out and greatly designed, but also absolutely oozing with charm. I can’t wait to see what Team Ninja makes next after playing this treat of a game.",2017-02-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d693765d677876dc19,PixelVulture,Marco Cocomello,87,"In the end, Nioh is a magnificent experience that Dark Souls player will love. Is it better than our Game of the Year for 2016? No, but it is a good substitute that does a great job in bringing a new world to life in the grittiest way possible.",2017-02-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d593765d677876dc08,Marooners' Rock,Josh Pedroza,95,"For anyone who is a fan of the Souls games, this is an absolute must buy!",2017-02-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d593765d677876dbf8,Gamers Heroes,,90,"Nioh is one of those games people will be talking about all year. Bringing gripping combat, ghastly bosses, and an amazing gear system, Team Ninja hits a home run with Nioh.",2017-02-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d593765d677876dbf5,Slant Magazine,Justin Clark,80,"The game wears its influences on its sleeve, but also puts forth a Herculean effort toward surpassing them.",2017-02-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d8676d593765d677876dbe7,The Game Fanatics,Tyler Chancey,90,"In conclusion, Nioh is a confident and engaging action RPG that wears cultural pride on its sleeve like a badge of honor. An absolutely absorbing time sink that continues to reward and challenge the further and further you go. A masterful return to form for the action chops of Team Ninja, one that I will gladly return to with love even as it pounds me into powder.",2017-02-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,3bc256d2117b4415b25a2c7d756392f4 5d9d4df1c348b168d818b488,Geeks Under Grace,,90,"The fact that I can only come up with one negative point for Cave Story+ speaks volumes for it's worth: it's charming, fun, and is a story worth playing over and over again.",2019-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,be3de140fc3749b28215da1626cce8bc 5d8678d393765d6778779d55,Nintendo Insider,Alex Seedhouse,90,"It’s a testament to what an incredible achievement Cave Story+ was, or is, that it still holds up so well, remaining to be an engaging and well-paced adventure from start to finish. I had never expected to fall head over heels for the game as much as I did, wrongly believing that perhaps it wasn’t really for me. But, now that the Mimigas have been saved, all is right the world once more.",2017-11-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,be3de140fc3749b28215da1626cce8bc 5d8678d393765d6778779d39,FNintendo,António Branquinho,90,"Cave Story+ is a magnificent metroidvania style with emphasis on platforming action and which brings forth fantastic boss fights, a perfectly designed difficulty curve and overall, a charming and engaging adventure that is set to captivate newcomers and veterans alike. Even if Cave Story+ has existed in previous formats before, it is still a very recommended option to everyone.",2017-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,be3de140fc3749b28215da1626cce8bc 5d8678d393765d6778779d3c,COGconnected,Anthony Bacchus,90,Cave Story+ really does feel like a natural fit for the Switch,2017-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,be3de140fc3749b28215da1626cce8bc 5d8678d393765d6778779d45,GearNuke,Khurram Imtiaz,90,"Cave Story+ is arguably one of the best metroidvania game and despite having released years ago, it still holds up very well even today.",2017-07-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,be3de140fc3749b28215da1626cce8bc 5d8678d393765d6778779d34,Gamers Heroes,,80,"Cave Story+ is a game most people will have played in one form or another. If you haven't and you are looking for a decent Mega Man fix, then Cave Story+ is for you.",2017-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,be3de140fc3749b28215da1626cce8bc 5d8678d393765d6778779d53,ZEFGame.ru,,85,"Cave Story is not in vain called the most famous indie game, she's great to tell a compelling story about the adventures of a nameless robot, with lots of different mechanic in wrapper the classic non-linear platforming and skillful juggling the stories of the characters together the above, the players get a worthy adventure that the passage of time.",2017-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,be3de140fc3749b28215da1626cce8bc 5d8678d393765d6778779d2f,Metro GameCentral,,90,"The biggest addition is to the price tag, but Cave Story itself is still a masterclass in minimalist video game design.",2017-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,be3de140fc3749b28215da1626cce8bc 5d8678d393765d6778779d42,Daily Mirror,Ryan Brown,90,"This is not a game you want to have to wait for - it is a must-have for a console that it feels to have been made for. It is, as I say, a masterpiece.",2017-07-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,be3de140fc3749b28215da1626cce8bc 5f25aaced88e035744c1d485,oprainfall,Josh Speer,100,"All in all, for $29.99 Cave Story+ is still a great deal. It takes all the aspects that make it a classic and further refines them in small ways to offer fans a reason to be excited again. I also personally appreciate that it’s on the Nintendo Switch, especially since the physical version came with sexy preorder bonuses. My only minor complaints are that you can’t skip dialogue and that it’s unclear how to unlock more challenges. Regardless, if you’re a fan of Cave Story already or are just a fan of retro games, I can’t recommend Cave Story+ highly enough. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it does remind fans why this game is still relevant today.",2017-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,be3de140fc3749b28215da1626cce8bc 5d8678d393765d6778779d4d,SmashPad,Jordan Elek,70,"In order to sell me on a new version of Cave Story in 2017, I needed to see a significant amount of new content—new weapons, new areas, new playable characters, new choices. Without any of those things, Cave Story+ is a short, simple, fun experience that doesn’t quite live up to the standard set by similar games in the time since Cave Story originally released.",2017-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,be3de140fc3749b28215da1626cce8bc 5d8678d393765d6778779d36,Nintendo Life,Steve Bowling,90,"If you haven't played Cave Story yet, you need to; it's an essential title for any fan of Metroidvania style games. Its wonderful pacing, fantastic controls and charming visuals make it a must-have for fans of the genre, especially those that have yet to play it. If there was the equivalent of a required reading list for games, Cave Story+ would be on it.",2017-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,be3de140fc3749b28215da1626cce8bc 5d8678d393765d6778779d58,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,81,Countless fantastic 2D action games released since Cave Story initially debuted yet it remains a wonderful experience that every genre fan needs to play.,2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,be3de140fc3749b28215da1626cce8bc 5d8678d393765d6778779d48,NintendoWorldReport,Zachary Miller,85,"Cave Story+ isn't the definitive version of Cave Story—I think that crown still belongs to the WiiWare version, but then again, that version isn't portable. I do miss the ability to switch graphical styles, but it's really the only regrettable absentee. The real takeaway here, though, is Cave Story is great and you should play it.",2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,be3de140fc3749b28215da1626cce8bc 5d8678d393765d6778779d3f,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,90,Cave Story+ isn't just a good game in 2017; it's downright impressive.,2017-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,be3de140fc3749b28215da1626cce8bc 61188f539d9c7d02ee8a903d,PC Gamer,,88,"Enhanced with hi-res sprites and a spiffier soundtrack, this indie success story has received the update it deserves.",2012-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,be3de140fc3749b28215da1626cce8bc 62a095190bfe2deada17d959,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,80,"Fez is a very easy-going experience for the most part, but it is also very capable of presenting a diabolical challenge to anyone looking for one. The descent to an otherworldly nightmare glitch-world is something that is not often done in video games, yet it makes a lot of sense; especially for something that focuses on a theme of perception and dimension. While the creator of Fez may have his issues, his game has very few and is very pleasant to play.",2022-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 60cb5726a0046674aed16cbe,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,100,"FEZ is the perfect confluence of beautiful visuals, deeply satisfying gameplay, a richly designed world, tightly interconnected systems, an astounding soundtrack, and fantastic pacing. Seldom are games this well composed, and it feels mostly as fresh today as it did the day it came out. This is the definition of a classic; it endures time and shows the mastery of its work as it ages. It will always be one of my favorites, and I can think of no more fitting a place to experience FEZ, be it for the first time or the tenth.",2021-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 609db3e0a321e63347095bb5,Hey Poor Player,Josh Speer,80,"Ultimately, I have more positive things than negative to say about FEZ. Sure it can be cumbersome and confusing at times, but it’s still a beautiful and creative game. It’s nice I was finally able to play this one-time exclusive on a Nintendo console. And though I didn’t 100% beat the game, I at least got one of the endings before writing this up. Now armed with my cool shades, I might be able to find the other hidden 32 cubes and maybe learn the true secrets underpinning the world of FEZ. If you enjoy puzzles, platformers, and indies, I’d definitely give this one a shot. Just don’t be ashamed if you need to consult a couple of guides online.",2021-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 60881b826a418dc538cba589,Nintendo Blast,Vítor M. Costa,90,"Fez has a unique and visionary aesthetic, after all it is not trivial to unite the concept of Ueda with a visual style of the 8-bit era and that can be, at the same time, charismatic and profound; as well as mysterious and humorous. Fez's problems are few, probably the most serious of them being the fact that it is not very challenging: it is very easy to inductively solve the puzzles, and the real challenge is to find the hidden anti-cubes, but they are optional.",2021-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 60853bae3038f29f385a1f84,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,75,"Fez to this day still remains quite a unique and original puzzle platformer with a charming graphical style to boot. This is a nice fit if you’re looking for a casual experience away from the dexterity and quick reflexes of other platformers. But if you are someone that likes to 100% you may need a guide to discover all the secrets. The Switch version of Fez offers nothing new to the experience so there’s no reason to double dip if you’ve already had your Fez fill on a previous system. But if this is your first venture into the game or you want to introduce a friend to it, then have at it.",2021-04-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 608090b679a3a34d882b240d,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,95,"The way the game opens up as you play, revealing secrets on top of secrets is something I've never seen another game land quite as well. What stands out most to me about Fez after nine years is that I'm in the midst of my third playthrough and even with some of the sheer novelty being lessened, I'm as enthralled as I was back in 2012. Fez stands as a truly unique indie game that draws inspiration from classics but is wholly its own precious and maddening experience that needs to be played.",2021-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 607ecb3e79a3a34d882b22ac,Gameblog,Thomas Pillon,90,"On Switch or not, Fez is an incredible experience, strong and deep like very few games do. Whether you already played it somewhere else or not, Phil Fish's game is a must-have and did not aged a bit, even in 10 years.",2021-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 607dc6e879a3a34d882b2228,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,90,"In short, Fez is as good now as it has always been. The reason I call this version the best way to experience this indie game is mostly due to the perfect combination of the Switch’s portability and its screen being much larger than the Vita’s. This is easily one of the best indies ever made, and one of the most important games of the past decade.",2021-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 60783cb7cfbed43e4646702f,Nintendo Life,Alex Olney,90,"FEZ is a fun, challenging puzzle platformer fit to burst with original ideas and unique gameplay wrinkles. Its puzzles bend reality and even leech into our own world on occasion, but aside from a few select mega-challenges never stray into the category of too obtuse or unfair. A few visual and mechanical quirks stop this from being a perfectly polished experience, but these are outweighed by its charm and other wonderful qualities ninefold. It's another one of those 'games you have to play' on Switch, and it couldn't be more at home.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d866f1193765d677873ebd0,DarkZero,Steven Tench,70,"Fez, despite what faults I personally found with it, is by no means a bad game, and is easy enough to cope with given the aid of a strategy guide to go along with it. However, I, along with the entire industry can only imagine what Fez 2 would have been like if it had have been developed as originally planned.",2015-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 6115f51c0beff2837224709d,Spaziogames,Domenico Musicò,85,"Even PlayStation users finally have the opportunity to try one of the most important works released outside the indie undergrowth, able to soar with arrogance even among the most prominent titles of the time thanks to its captivating formula, made with a care at times maniacal. FEZ is now a piece of modern video game history that certainly needs to be recovered.",2014-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d866f1193765d677873eb69,TheSixthAxis,Dominic Leighton,90,"The ability to play across all of your systems, and transfer effortlessly between them, cannot be overstated, and the fact that you only have to pay once for it is an ideal that some companies are sadly still avoiding. Whilst there isn't necessarily much of a traditional challenge to the game, working your way through the different worlds is so enjoyable that you'll barely notice.",2014-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5fb997f5038871749d416189,Merlin'in Kazanı,Özgür Yıldız,90,"Successful visuality, different puzzle structure, interesting story, cross-buy feature is enough to buy for a single platform, Cross-save.",2014-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d866f1193765d677873eb6c,Kritiqal,Nate Kiernan,,"Everything shines in FEZ with the sort of passion you only see in indie projects, and I am so very happy that it found its release and I was able to take part in it myself.",2014-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d866f1193765d677873eb60,NZGamer,Matthew Codd,89,All that for $18.95? You'd have to be a Square not to.,2014-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d866f1193765d677873eb66,Digitally Downloaded,Shaan Joshi,90,"I used to think that the joy of exploration and unbridled sense of discovery was lost to the games of consoles past, but Fez has not only proven me completely wrong, but it has given me hope for the future.",2014-04-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5fb99769038871749d416183,IGN Italy,Fabio Bortolotti,95,"An absolute masterpiece. A unique experience that satisfies the eyeballs, timpani, brain and even the heart.",2014-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5fb99691038871749d41617e,Gamestyle,Bradley Marsh,90,"So what of Fez? Who is it for? The answer to that is everyone. If you haven't played before, then you must pick it up instantly, hell even if you played and completed, it is the sort of game that you will be happy to play through again. If you get it on PSN, you don't even need to settle on a single platform, what we can say is that the PSN release if the definitive version of Fez. Stop what you are doing and buy it now.",2014-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d866f1193765d677873eb57,Dealspwn,Brendan Griffiths,60,"Fez isn't as fresh as it was two years ago and is purposefully frustrating by design at times with its pretentious refusal to adhere to a few sensible design decisions. There's a lot of effort required to progress and the game offers little back in return. If it could talk, it would say,""Play me or don't, I'm too cool to care."" So you may want to punch it right in its Michael Cera, but the forgiving attitude to failure and the admittedly neat world-rotating to explore every surface to find more cubes may pull you in. Try the demo first though.",2014-04-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5fb996c1038871749d416180,USgamer,Jeremy Parish,90,"A novel exploration of the underpinnings of game graphics, Fez at once pays tribute to classic 2D platformers while revealing the shenanigans that went into their design. Borderline inscrutable at times, Fez is a puzzle on many levels. Yet its mysteries, clever as they are, deserve to be unravelled.",2014-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d866f1193765d677873eb5a,We Got This Covered,John Fleury,70,"Fez offers a clever gameplay premise and a charming, minimalist presentation, but its overly open-ended nature and confusing navigation system detract from the overall package.",2014-03-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d866f1193765d677873eb6f,PlayStation Universe,Adam Byrne,90,"Fez is a resounding success, marrying a stunning score, innovative gameplay and a gorgeous art direction into a complete interwoven package. Little Gomez's journey is one of discovery and wonder and should rightfully find its home on PlayStation 4's across the land.",2014-03-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d866f1193765d677873eb63,Hardcore Gamer,Adam Beck,100,"Over the course of two years, Fez has somehow been able to break out of its Xbox Live Arcade confines, re-releasing on PC and now Sony's platforms. As it remains, this is still one of the most charming, charismatic adventures you will have, leaving those who experience it with a smile across their face for the duration of their play.",2014-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5fb99877038871749d41618d,Everyeye.it,Francesco Fossetti,90,"There is an element that stands out more than others, in that set of suggestions, quotes and atmospheres set up by Phil Fish: the beauty of craftsmanship. Fez is a title built pixel by pixel, over an interminable five years: a project that has voraciously accumulated ideas, artistic registers, original and traditional gameplay dynamics. The result is a real gem, a title that shines at the highest levels of the platform genre, and succeeding from start to finish to tease, intrigue and excite the player. The arrival on Sony platforms, after the hands of its creator, is a blessing. Don't miss this opportunity.",2014-03-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d866f1193765d677873ebe7,Metro GameCentral,Roger Hargreaves,80,The game may never live down the notoriety of its designer but this is still one of the most entertaining and imaginative indie games of the last decade.,2014-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5fb9962b038871749d41617d,ActionTrip,,95,"There’s a touch of brilliance to this game. You feel the incentive to play on, because solving a puzzle unlocks a new door and you enter into another uncharted and mysterious world. We love the music and the retro-style, pixelized art. Fez harks back to 2D classics, so if you’re anything like me, nostalgia should kick in almost instantly.",2013-05-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5fb997a5038871749d416186,Gameblog,Grégory Szriftgiser,80,"If Fez is indeed a gem, he is not as polite as his peers, the Limbos and other Braids. But despite its bugs and inaccuracies, Fez is a smart game, made for lovers of puzzles and puzzles, those who like to take the lead, as much as exploring enchanting worlds and deliciously referenced 8bit. Personally, I completely cracked, and scribbling symbols, diagrams, in search of its secrets made me reconnect with a simple pleasure of play: that of discovering without being taken too much by the hand.",2013-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5fb99574038871749d416177,IGN,Mitch Dyer,95,"Fez is a brilliant, beautiful platformer. Play it immediately.",2013-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5fb995ac038871749d41617c,GamingTrend,,85,"For $10, FEZ is one of the most solid “must-buy” titles in the indie game scene.",2013-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 6115f5060beff2837224709b,Hardcore Gamer,,100,"Fez was one of the most enjoyable and entertaining games I've experienced last year and the same thing applies with the PC version. It's a charming, charismatic adventure that will leave you with a smile across your face for the duration of your play. It's also incredibly cryptic and is far more than skin deep, introducing a deceivingly vague world. I can't decide if Phil Fish and his team are geniuses or completely out of their minds.",2013-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5fb99b73038871749d4161a1,Polygon,Arthur Gies,,"Fez is the most authentic exploration of the NES era of games that I've ever played, from its sound and visuals to its obtuseness. It uses the capabilities of current systems to take those ideas further, while limiting itself with specific intentions, deploying scrutability in bits and pieces. It doesn't just love the games it borrows from — it understands them. It knows what it is and what it wants to be, and doesn't compromise on it. And for those willing to bury themselves in Fez's alien world and logic, there are plenty of treasures to be found.",2012-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5fb999fb038871749d41618f,Worth Playing,Brian Dumlao,85,"Given the amount of development time and the public nature of the game, Fez no longer seems like a revolutionary title. The puzzle mechanics has been used in several different ways in other games (that were released earlier), and the move away from realism and into a more whimsical, older look has also been done by other titles. The graphics and sound are still charming, even if it falters in a few places. More importantly, the game does a great job of throwing in a number of obtuse and brain-melting puzzles, and the sense of elation when you finally solve them is second to none. Those who love a good challenge will have some fun with this well-made puzzle platformer.",2012-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5fb99c11038871749d4161b2,ZTGD,Laura Cawley,92,"For what is a very reasonable price of 800MSP, Fez is a game that will give you hours of gameplay. There are still questions unanswered, even with the collective mind of the internet, so who knows how much the game has to offer. I do know that, even now, you will get a lot of enjoyment and frustration from this game if you are at all interested in puzzles. The cuteness and originality far exceeded my first expectations, and bodes for an overall excellent game.",2012-05-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5fb99d36038871749d4161b9,Everyeye.it,,95,"The wait has been repaid, and Fez proves to be one of the most enjoyable games released in the last period, not only in the indie environment, but also considering the megaproductions. A mixture perfectly dosed with platformers, puzzles, atmosphere and more or less cryptic quotes cause the player (especially the aged and somewhat nostalgic one) to get lost in the ravines and mysteries of a world that hides an extraordinary complexity.",2012-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5fb99cd9038871749d4161b8,Gamestyle,,100,"For those with any kind of an inclination to the days where games put more effort into enjoyment than just looking good, this is an absolute must play.",2012-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5fb99b9c038871749d4161a9,AusGamers,James Cottee,90,"But quibbles aside, Fez is brilliant.",2012-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5fb99b5e038871749d41619e,The Escapist,Susan Arendt,80,"Fez straddles the line between platformer and puzzler, taking the best from each genre and blending it into a refreshing whole. It doesn't punish experimentation or require advanced controller skills, letting you discover the game's secrets at your own pace.",2012-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5fb99da0038871749d4161bb,Spaziogames,,90,"FEZ is a title that brings a breath of fresh air within the gaming video industry. The right dose of platform game expertly mixed with a series of puzzle elements based on perspective, make this game a must have for any lover of EIB games. Its complexity and strangeness, even from a visual point of view, make it in any case a product that on impact could go unnoticed by the mass. Don't make the mistake of letting it get away from you, try it and we're sure you too will immediately get kidnapped by Gomez's magical world.",2012-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5fb99b52038871749d41619c,Digital Spy,Scott Nichols,80,"Fez is ultimately a game about games much in the same way Hugo is a film about films. Fez can be very demanding to get the most out of it, but without ever actually asking anything of you. Do not play Fez to beat it, but play to explore and get lost in its puzzles and pixilated world.",2012-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5fb99c5c038871749d4161b4,GRYOnline.pl,Przemysław Zamęcki,95,"Fez was formed in pain for several years. It was worth the wait - it's by far the best adventure-platform game available on Xbox 360 on Xbox LIVE Arcade. This title may have been about two years late to be called a milestone for the development of the independent games or games scene in general, but it is possible to pin it on the label of a work of art without fear. What I hereby do and encourage you to personally convince all readers of this.",2012-04-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 621fcc3818c4f5b9825c2146,Rapid Reviews UK,Chloe Osborn,100,"I’ve had Chicory: A Colorful Tale sitting in my Steam wishlist for quite a while, after seeing it come up on Twitter. What caught my eye was the illustrated animal characters and the focus on painting powers, seeing as I like to illustrate myself. Not wanting to spoil any more of the game, I added it to my wishlist in the hopes of returning to it when I had the money.",2022-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 61e6fad09e5c48c548d6e0ea,NintendoWorldReport,Willem Hilhorst,90,"The soundtrack is stellar and completes the package on display here. It's a game that can be enjoyed for all ages and if you decide to pursue all the sidequests, complete the decorating minigames, and find all of the collectibles, you can certainly spend a lot of time in the world of Chicory. My only gripe is a personal one-that I didn't play this game last year-because without a doubt it makes for a wonderful late addition to the best of what 2021 had to offer. I cannot wait to see what Greg, Lena, Em, Alexis and Madeline will make next, because Chicory can't be described as anything other than a piece of modern art.",2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 61e171f49e5c48c548d6cf4a,Starbit,Sérgio Mota,90,"Chicory: A Colorful Tale has a simple principle, but its gameplay quickly gains a dynamic of its own. The result is a fantastic work that puts painting at the centre of the adventure and will lead the player into completely unexpected paths. Thanks to the Nintendo Switch touch screen and the ability to play anywhere, Chicory: A Colorful Tale finds a perfect home in this console and it fits just right with anyone looking for a fun and enveloping adventure.",2022-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 61dcc5fd9e5c48c548d6ba31,GamingTrend,,90,"Chicory: A Colorful Tale, while not perfect on Switch, is still a great game you need to play. The new controls schemes have their issues, but they also have their moments to shine.",2022-01-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 61da5c7f9e5c48c548d6af17,Nintendo Wire,Amelia Fruzzetti,100,"There’s so much more I could go on about – the customizability, the perfect pacing and length, the world map thrice as rich and dense as Zelda 1’s, the little moments of LGBT rep, the charm of all the names, how it manages it be more than the sum of its already gorgeous parts – but I don’t know if I’d be able to stop. Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a special game, one as finely crafted as it is sentimentally inspired, brimming with color for an experience so seemingly monochromatic. There’s only one word for it: art.",2021-12-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 61c482b89e5c48c548d67d12,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,90,"As an adventure game, Chicory is quite sincerely up there with the very best of the genre. There's plenty to see and do and a full completion run will probably take you 25-30 hours. The characters and their travails are rich and likeable, the game's sense of humour is generally inspired, and it's all very sweet without being sugary-twee and talking down to the player. It's also an affecting little tearjerker that will definitely strike a chord if you make art, and almost certainly will even if you don't – so long as you're capable of pretty basic empathy. Chicory is simple to play but impressively long and complex, with perfect controls, performance and visuals. Throw yourself into painting the world and you'll be left with a game that's very much your own and speaks to you directly – a beautiful marriage of mechanics, themes and visuals.",2021-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 61c0e3169e5c48c548d66eb1,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,100,"Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a delightful adventure. It has an intriguing story, innovative gameplay mechanics, well-written characters, engaging puzzles, and a heart-warming story. Now that the game has been released on the Nintendo Switch, I think it’s found the perfect home. I highly recommend you give Chicory: A Colorful Tale a try. If I could, I’d give it four thumbs up. I love it!",2021-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 611be439d2d9925bcbb8c2a8,Cat with Monocle,Seth Hay,95,Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a unique indie game that not only lets players be the artist but also delivers a powerful message along with excellent gameplay and a whimsical soundtrack. It deserves to be on everyone’s radar to play and is a strong candidate for one of the best games of 2021.,2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 610b8e98bbe373ec7b09752a,Japan Curiosity,Nick Cooney,85,"Chicory: A Colorful Tale perfectly embraces the “don’t judge a book by its cover” metaphorical phrase. It lulls you into a false sense of security with its charmingly simple visuals and cute anthropomorphic characters. The depth found within its story is unexpected, surprising, and frankly wonderful storytelling. The focus on mental health is eye-opening, self-affirming and a great opportunity to learn. This is all wrapped up in a therapeutic and fun colouring game with a powerful soundtrack.",2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 6101a23f78fa8b8caf2c56fd,CGMagazine,Jordan Biordi,100,"Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an absolute delight—fun, engrossing, and bursting with creativity!",2021-07-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60fc8ac7357a0c5af5f9f24e,The Outerhaven Productions,Sean Garmer,90,"From a fantastic story and endearing characters to varied puzzles and a great soundtrack there is just so much to love about Chicory: A Colorful Tale. Its coloring book world leaves everything open for your interpretation, but also doesn't force you to spend any more time with it than what is actually required. I loved every minute I spent with the game and it is easily my favorite game of 2021 so far.",2021-07-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60fa7ee296f0c9467e84100f,RPGamer,Sam Wachter,100,"Despite not everything going off without a hitch, and some systems sure to appeal more to certain kinds of gamers, Chicory’s emotional core is so strong, so impactful that it eclipses all other shortcomings and just leaves the player with an overwhelming feeling of pathos.",2021-07-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60f6bdc4b9cbeafd13a23937,Checkpoint Gaming,Bree Swaine,90,"Chicory: A Colorful tale is an adorable little adventure with clever puzzles, cute writing, characters and hardstyle. The painting mechanics are incredibly well utilized and keep the gameplay constantly fresh while the gripping story keeps you wanting to play more and more. It also has plenty of secrets and items to find that keep the game replayable if you want to continue exploring. These things alone would make a good game, but the intelligent and heartfelt story is what makes it amazing. You learn so much about the characters and yourself while playing Chicory and it teaches such wonderful lessons that are applicable to anyone of any age. The writing and the world work together so perfectly to create an experience that is both fun and cute, while also being deeply profound. It isn’t a grand, sweeping story. It is small, it is personal and it hits incredibly close to home.",2021-07-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60eec446eacb46b5712aae74,Jump Dash Roll,,90,"Chicory's strengths lie in the myriad heartwarming stories it wants to tell, and the wealth of accessibility options it gives the player in how they want to experience these stories. A sedate, and, at times, hilarious use of the canvas of gaming.",2021-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60ec9994664569b0d52cb780,Game Informer,Ben Reeves,88,"Chicory is an intriguing world full of hilarious characters and inventive game mechanics, which makes it a delight from start to finish",2021-07-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 61a6478caa8769f9eced87e0,GamesCreed,Nimmi Faiya,92,"From the quests to the main story, Chicory: A Colorful Story is a great time that will keep players’ attention till the end.",2021-07-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60eb5a36885a2c0e6549e286,GameBlast,Tiago Herrmann,95,"Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a bittersweet, powerful and human game that isn't afraid to demonstrate how depression can trick. Dyed in neutral, cool and warm colors, the title published by Finji is about fears and insecurities, but it also reminds us of the importance of being here moving forward, because absolutely everything we do is wonderful and always good enough.",2021-07-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 62035c399e5c48c548d7c43f,GamesHub,Hope Corrigan,80,Chicory: A Colorful Tale has you revitalise a colourless world. But that task comes with more existential dread than you might think.,2021-07-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60e384b5907da6e46337bea0,JVL,,80,"With its ingenious puzzles, its boss fights that are gaining in interest, its touching writing, its adorable little minois, all carried by inventive painting mechanics, Chicory: A Colorful Tale is THE big surprise of this early summer.",2021-07-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60e2fcef907da6e46337be2f,TheSixthAxis,,90,"Chicory lived up to my expectations and more. The traversal is a joy throughout, the puzzles brilliantly judged and the whole experience is a joy to play from start to finish. If this were not enough, the admirable approach to accessibility should be celebrated and congratulated. What really stood out after finishing the game, though, was how effectively it treated difficult issues of depression and feelings of low self-worth whilst never feeling too earnest or preachy. The final result is one of the best indie games I've played in years. Chicory: A Colourful Tale is a true masterpiece that deserves to be played by all.",2021-07-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 616e46a6f64fd3ad487a6d28,The Game Crater,Jayden Hellyar,90,"Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a stunning game that should be on everyone's list of games to play. It features plenty of creative gameplay mechanics, which proved to be engaging with very minimal faults. The storyline is also incredibly charming, and you'll likely struggle to find a more wholesome game than Chicory.",2021-07-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 613145b73b0d5cbd8095fe81,VideoGamer,Josh Wise,80,"Chicory: A Colorful Tale is bound to the template set forth by The Legend of Zelda, but, rather than offering reflexive glibness, or inking the affair with irony, its critique wraps warmly around its subject, like a scarf.",2021-07-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60e5f49a5b88e0050c582535,Game Rant,Dalton Cooper,90,Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a compelling twist on The Legend of Zelda formula that will appeal to fans of Nintendo's popular franchise.,2021-07-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60df3e5c3efaa6c2fb0bf457,GameSpot,Alessandro Barbosa,90,Satisfying puzzles and cathartic painting mechanics support Chicory: A Colorful Tale's strikingly relatable story about self-doubt.,2021-07-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60debe703efaa6c2fb0bf3e4,IGN Italy,Mattia Ravanelli,70,"Chicory teach everyone else how to tackle some real issues about our society and, ultimately, our life. But its gameplay lacks that spark that made Wandersong great.",2021-07-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60de93f73efaa6c2fb0bf3d3,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,Video games don't get much more heartwarming than Chicory: A Colorful Tale with its beautifully-interwoven gameplay and story.,2021-07-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60dcab458f7460af4f50463f,Dragnix,Shaun Joy,98,"You get a masterpiece of heart, filled with moments that will touch, but clever design that fills every aspect of the game. Make no mistake: don't miss this one.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60db6d9e3056d59acec44545,Paste Magazine,Austin Jones,85,"Lena Raine's fabulous soundtrack also must be commented on, which glistens with life but feels airy and sparse as if to mimic the gaps in color you have to fill over the course of the game. Despite being a pretty ""wholesome"" game, it doesn't mince words and never presents a simple solution to serious issues. I'm really happy I played Chicory-it's one I truly needed to play, and I hope a lot of people get something out of it too.",2021-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 61efa3ac9e5c48c548d71a72,video games are good,Nathan Hermanson,100,"As I approached the end of Chicory, wiping tears out of my eyes and grinning like a fool, it became immediately apparent that this game had broken through as one of those special games. As one of my favorites of all time. At some point, I knew where Chicory would rank in my books, and it blew me away. I didn't think we'd get here so soon, but . . .",2021-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60d622190adb705a967acbe0,Polygon,Nicole Carpenter,,"Instead, Chicory asks, ""What if there's a better way?"" A person's worth is inherent, and it's not chosen for us. If we tear down those systems and rebuild something new, we can shift legacies and choose them for ourselves - it's no longer a gift bestowed upon us by some unfair, undated structure. With a little practice, maybe anyone can wield a paintbrush.",2021-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60d490d2bdb8dc255138938d,33bits,Rubén Manzanares,95,"Chicory a Colorful Tale, is a great metroidvania with certain influences on classic titles but that stands out for its great ideas, creating a special title that I recommend adding to the library, in case you want to live a unique experience. A title with a great sound and artistic section in which you will be the artist in charge of giving color.",2021-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60d235121172f7077ae8988e,KeenGamer,Kenzie Du,85,"The world is your oyster - or rather, your canvas - in the charming and expressive adventure, Chicory: A Colorful Tale. Paint the world in the colors of your choosing and solve the mystery of why the world has gone black-and-white!",2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60d0988eaf6eb0eaf3a0a9bc,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"If you like the idea of an open world adventure filled with wonderfully written characters, engaging puzzles and a heart-warming story, don’t hesitate to give Chicory: A Colorful Tale a try. It’s so much more than “a game you colour in yourself”; it’s a journey filled with heart and soul. It isn’t free of frustrations, but they’re easily forgiven thanks to just how charming and wonderfully unusual this adventure is.",2021-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60d0329baf6eb0eaf3a0a994,INVEN,Kwangseok Park,90,"'Chicory: A Colorful Tale' is an adventure game that anyone can enjoy lightly like a coloring book. You can feel stable while filling maps with various colors, and fall in fun with well-organized Zelda style puzzles and actions.",2021-06-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60ccc322ad0a87d38e3f1cfe,TechRaptor,James Bentley,95,"Chicory is a wonderful, creative outing that is as grounding as it is it bursting with charm.",2021-06-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60cc1a2fad0a87d38e3f1c84,Kakuchopurei,Jonathan Leo,100,"Long story short, Chicory embodies the one major word that keeps us going: hope. All wrapped up in a charming title.",2021-06-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60cb1093a0046674aed16c70,Spaziogames,,90,We need more games like Chicory in our lives.,2021-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60ca9c68a0046674aed16c3c,Metro GameCentral,,80,A charming and imaginative spin on The Legend Of Zelda that is filled with cleverly original ideas and a deceptively serious script that packs a real punch.,2021-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 6163f660622fdc536eb6aa55,Hey Poor Player,Andrew Thornton,100,"Chicory: A Colorful Tale spoke to me deeply. I think most people who have pursued any creative outlet will find something to latch onto in its story. If that were the only strength here, you’d have a game worth your time. When you combine that with a beautiful art style, fantastic music, entertaining exploration, thought-provoking puzzles, and unique boss battles, you have a masterpiece. Coming out during the lead-up to E3, the same week that several other heavy hitters release, it would be easy for Chicory to get lost in the shuffle. Don’t let them happen. Few games releasing in 2021 will be more worthy of your time.",2021-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 60d37d5dbdb8dc255138925c,Noisy Pixel,,85,"Chicory provides an earnest and genuine adventure full of fun puzzles, charming characters, and cute aesthetics. With a surprisingly deep and impactful storyline, the game delves into realistic themes that may hit more than you think. Though controls are clunky and there’s a level of monotony to the painting, Chicory seamlessly weaves comfort and emotions into a strong narrative adventure.",2021-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,79166392ea484758b973ddd5cd9e60e8 5d8678f493765d677877b011,Kinglink Reviews,,100,"Sonic Mania is simply one of the best sonic games in the last 25 years. It’s highly polished, well designed and brilliantly fun. It’s everything the sonic fan in me wanted making a must play.",2019-01-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f493765d677877b013,Digiato,,85,Sonic Mania has Successfully stayed true to its roots and delivers a memorable and rapturous experience that satisfies every Sonic fan out there.,2017-11-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f493765d677877b016,Fintendo,Toni Soininen,100,"""The best 2D Sonic since the first three.""",2017-10-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f393765d677877afb0,PCMag,Jeffrey L. Wilson,70,"Sonic Mania distills Sonic down to its basic elements, resulting in a wonderfully lean Hedgehog throwback. Unfortunately, DRM issues prevent Sonic Mania from blazing a truly excellent trail.",2017-09-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f393765d677877af9c,Dragnix,Shaun Joy,84,"It gets the Sonic Formula right, it just doesn't KO with anything new. But that's ok: because what's here is solid.",2017-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f393765d677877afa0,GameGrin,Gary Sheppard,100,"Finally, we have the return to form that Sonic fans have been waiting for all these years. This isn't just one of the best Sonic games of recent years, but one of the best Sonic games full stop. You owe it to yourself to get a copy of this masterpiece.",2017-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f393765d677877af40,GamingTrend,"Kyle Movius,Elisha Deogracias",90,"Whether you like the old Sonic games or the new ones, or even if you've never played one before, Sonic Mania holds plenty of fun for everyone.",2017-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f393765d677877af9a,Lokoo Reviews,Álvaro Oliveira Almeida,95,Best Sonic 2D of all times.,2017-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f393765d677877af4a,Pardis Game,Parham Aghakhani,90,"Sonic Mania is not only one of the best titles in the series, but is also one of the best platformer games in recent years. It's clear that this game is made by people who really love the series and definitely knew what they were doing; because it's full of nostalgia, color, passion and personality. If you're a fan of sonic series or platformer games, you should not miss Sonic Mania",2017-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f393765d677877af44,Gaming Nexus,Nicholas Leon,90,"Sonic Mania is a franchise's identity found. It's simple, it's straightforward, it's what Sonic should be. The developers have gone back to the drawing board and have given new life to a franchise hat was on its last legs just a few years ago. This may be new life into the series, and here's hoping that it continues to be so.",2017-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f393765d677877af2d,Digitally Downloaded,,90,"While I disagree, Sonic Mania is a liberating experience that needs no asterisks to qualify it. Sonic sequels have so often been rushed or subjected to gimmicks that compromise what works, but Mania finally stops to acknowledge past successes, adds logical improvements, and enhances it all tenfold with personality. It even proves that Sonic can be more nuanced than the cursed phrase ""gotta go fast"" implies.",2017-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f393765d677877af3a,Hey Poor Player,Francis DiPersio,90,"If you’ve been waiting for Sonic’s grand return to the spotlight, your wish has finally been granted. Sonic Mania is as good as it gets, proving that sometimes a franchise needs to rediscover its roots to move forward.",2017-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f393765d677877af47,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,80,"Great Sonic games are a novelty these days. Fortunately, the novelty doesn’t wear off in a hurry. Sonic Mania is fast, fun, and full of surprises, from the first level until the last.",2017-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f393765d677877af37,GameWatcher,Chris Jecks,90,"In the nearly 20 years since Sonic Adventure, it turns out all Sonic needed was a developer who actually understood what made a good Sonic game. Mania is a joyous non-stop celebration of everything you ever loved about Sonic The Hedgehog, with perfectly designed levels, and controls that feel just right..",2017-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f393765d677877af2f,ThisGenGaming,,95,"Like I said at the start of this review, Sonic is back! And he is back in a big way with Sonic Mania. If you have given up on Sonic in the past then now is the perfect time to jump back in to give your friendly blue hedgehog another chance. Sonic Mania smashed through all expectations, and could be one of the best Sonic games ever made. Go buy this right now, whether it's PC, Switch, PS4 or Xbox One, everyone must play this incredible game.",2017-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f293765d677877aeb9,TechnoBuffalo,Ron Duwell,100,"Sonic Mania is for everyone, and everyone should buy it. It succeeds at being a love letter to SEGA's classic days just as much as it succeeds at being a smartly designed video game with all of the reasons in the world to return to it over and over again. Older fans will love it, newer fans will love it, parents can play it with their kids.",2017-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f293765d677877aebf,The Game Fanatics,O'Dell Harmon Jr.,84,"I'm glad I lived long enough to see another great Sonic game; one that doesn't need the rose-tinted glasses of nostalgia. It has learned from the past and forged its own identity. It's not perfect, but it is a new standard that series needed. Believe the Mania because the Blue Blur is back.",2017-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f293765d677877aeb6,PC Gamer,Andy Kelly,82,A breakneck platformer that uses classic Sonic as a foundation for something fresh and exciting.,2017-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f293765d677877aeae,Saudi Gamer,نواف النغموش,70,"Sonic Mania never managed to find solutions for the series' problems. However, it returned what attracted many players after 24 years with a new layer, sending a message that the series still has an opportunity of improvement.",2017-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f293765d677877aeb1,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,90,"Sonic Mania is a must-have title for platforming fans, retro enthusiasts, and Sonic fans of all types. It captures the essence of what made the series memorable, with a balance of high speed and thoughtful level design that guides you to secrets but always takes you to the end. Boss fights are inventive, and the title's replay value is immense, given the unlockables and various available pathways based on your chosen character. All we can hope for now is an official sequel, spiritual or otherwise, from these same fans-turned-programmers.",2017-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f393765d677877af94,Geeks Under Grace,,87,Sonic Mania is a thoroughly enjoyable throwback to the original games and a must have game in anyone's collection. Christian Whitehead and his team at Headcannon and Pagodawest have definitely set themselves apart as the team to hopefully take 2D sonic games forward.,2017-08-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f293765d677877aec5,Entertainment Buddha,Nathaniel Smyth,96,"If Christian Whitehead just keeps making new Sonic levels, and SEGA lets him head more games, then the future of Sonic will be bright. Hats off to you, Mr. Whitehead.",2017-08-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f393765d677877af34,TheXboxHub,Richard Dobson,90,"The nostalgia felt when playing Sonic Mania means that SEGA have done a fantastic job. It looks the part, sounds the part and most importantly plays the part. It’s more challenging than I remember, but this is quite possibly due to there being a lot of new elements to the levels to learn, and my muscle memory from the old games counts for nothing here. There is plenty of replayability here though, so maybe one day those memories will return.",2017-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f293765d677877aeb4,Niche Gamer,Brandon Orselli,90,"It truly made me feel like I was playing Sonic the Hedgehog again for the very first time. I legitimately got choked up at how perfectly this game captures the magic of the originals, yet expands upon it. Let's hope that Sonic Forces is able to capture the same magic that Sonic Mania has.",2017-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f293765d677877ae52,Ovigami,Ovidio Fuentes,95,Sonic Mania brings the best that the classics had to offer and then goes Super Sonic on you.,2017-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f493765d677877b026,Too Much Gaming,Joseph Choi,90,"This game’s critical success should be a wake-up call for Sega to rethink their approach to Sonic in general. Although I can’t speak from the perspective of someone who didn’t grow up on Sonic, I truly believe this game boasts cross-generational appeal. Anyone who appreciates challenging, well-designed 2D platforming should find a lot to love here.",2017-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f393765d677877afdc,Respawning,Clarice Kehoe,95,My experience with Sonic Mania has been a blast and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time playing my old childhood game. I feel as if Sonic Mania is well deserving of the scores it has received and has brought Sonic back into its golden days.,2017-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f293765d677877aebb,SmashPad,Danreb Victorio,90,"It’s clear that Sonic Mania was made with a lot of tender loving care, and with all the fans this game is set to please in addition to finding new ones, it would be a shame if Sega doesn’t name Christian Whitehead and company the new Sonic Team.",2017-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f293765d677877ae55,Saving Content,Ed Acosta,80,"Even with the small issues, Sonic Mania is a love letter to Sonic fans. As it should be though, it was designed by fans for the fans. Sonic Mania is right up there with the best Sonic titles and an excellent throwback that longtime fans have been hoping and waiting for – myself included.",2017-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f293765d677877ae58,Press Start,Matthew Zimmari,90,"Despite its flaws, Sonic Mania is the type of game that players can keep going back to over and over. It has the replayability of the classic Sonic games with minor modernisations for current day gamers, and is sure to appeal to old and new players alike. For a franchise that for a while seemed to flounder and suffer from subpar titles, it offers hope to fans that there will be more to return the series to its former glory.",2017-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f293765d677877ae4a,NZGamer,Angus Deacon,82,A nostalgic platforming remix-o-rama made with love.,2017-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f293765d677877ae46,Forbes,Ollie Barder,90,"Overall, Sonic Mania is probably one of the best Sonic games ever made and is a very carefully and thoughtfully crafted game.",2017-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f293765d677877ae3d,GameSpace,Gareth Harmer,90,"I’ve thoroughly enjoyed Sonic Mania, and it’s a clear example of just how successful fan-created passion projects can be when they’re nurtured by a studio. I’m also hopeful that the 2D journey doesn’t end here either, but encourages Sega to continue further down this road with even more new content in the future. In the meantime, 3D fans have Sonic Forces to look forward to when it launches later this year.",2017-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f493765d677877b019,Optional Extra,Russell Collom,90,"Sonic games have always been a roller coaster when it came to quality with often the best ones being the games that closely related back to past Sonic games. Sonic Mania, pulling inspiration from specifically the 2D versions of Sonic planned to not only offer a compelling return to form but also showcase how excellent a new Sonic game can be. Thankfully SEGA and significant developers of the Sonic community have brought this dream to life in what quite possibly is the best Sonic game yet.",2017-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f393765d677877afa9,Games Xtreme,Anthony Preece,100,A prime example of how retro console gaming can still be fun AND relevant. Cracking good fun...,2017-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f293765d677877ae3a,NEOsite,Daniel Stroński,85,"Sonic Mania for as little as €20 contains everything what's best in the classic entries, and many fresh ideas. Must-have for all fans of the blue hedgehog – but only for them.",2017-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f393765d677877afa3,Geek Culture Podcast,Dean James,90,"Sonic fans have been waiting for a game that finally built on the legacy of the Genesis era Sonic games and Sonic Mania has finally captured that magic that has been missing. Bringing in a true Sonic fan to take the reigns of the series was very much the right decision and you can tell the level of loving detail put into every aspect of the game. It may have taken a long time, but everybody’s favorite Blue Blur is finally back in Sonic Mania and it feels so good.",2017-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f193765d677877addb,PSX Brasil,Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho,100,"Sonic Mania has the essence of the classic Genesis games offering a variety of stages with new and nostalgic features. It is possible to see the passion of the developers in creating a game with what the fans wanted when it comes to graphics, soundtrack and above all the gameplay.",2017-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f193765d677877adcf,GamingBolt,Will Borger,80,"Incredible levels, beautiful art, a fantastic soundtrack and classic gameplay make Sonic Mania the best Sonic game in years.",2017-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 5d8678f193765d677877adc4,Cubed3,Gabriel Jones,90,"Sonic Mania doesn't just stand shoulder to shoulder with the classics of yesteryear; it surpasses them. The level design is absolutely incredible. Each zone features a wealth of obstacles and secrets, and they're all superbly implemented. Players are given ample opportunity to explore, though there's also incentive in speeding to the end.",2017-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,8d50972d297f448cb3718d6e8094327a 626b0a58008489e208d8a334,GamesCreed,Yagmur Sevinc,80,"If you’re looking for a game like Animal Crossing, you have found it. If you’re looking to spend a few hours on an experience that will stick with you, this is your game. Even though there is almost nothing to return to after you finish it, A Short Hike is a great experience that is well worth the four hours of your life.",2022-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 619ecec42edaa9bf0cf3b056,Shacknews,Donovan Erskine,90,"A Short Hike is a delightful journey through a vibrant park, bolstered by some fascinating characters and impressive writing. The gameplay is well-rounded, with abilities that are fun to use and a consistent progression. Despite a nitpick or two, there’s hardly anything to knock about Adamgryu’s latest outing.",2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 619dc65238d08bb0384e6da3,Xbox Achievements,Matt Lorrigan,80,"A Short Hike is a wonderfully chill little game that can easily be finished in the space of an afternoon, combining clever traversal mechanics with a lo-fi visual style and a very relatable protagonist. If you’ve got a couple of hours to kill over a weekend, or after a stressful day of work, A Short Hike is an easy recommendation.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 6196cb5e91f0007b9163b44d,PlayStation Universe,Alan Strawbridge,80,"As whimsical and relaxing lo-res indie adventure games go, A Short Hike is up there with the best. It draws you in with its freewheeling 'go where you like' vibe, charms you with some beautiful artwork and music and offers up great pleasures in exploration as you stroll, climb and glide around the small mountainous island. You'll only be there for a few hours, but every moment is a chilled out pleasure.",2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 61953f109dcf1969a97c4253,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"If you enjoy casual adventuring and games that you can take at your own pace, A Short Hike is not to be missed. It may be short in name and in nature, but every moment you spend with it will warm your soul. Don’t rush to the finish line – enjoy the journey and make the most of what you discover along the way. It’s a life lesson we should all take to heart.",2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 6194e3b604ec616771e53269,Push Square,Graham Banas,80,"Ultimately, the extra bits draped around the core experience are the real star, offering up a helping of charm and wit that help sell the title as a cosy little experience worth your time, even if you might not have much cause to return to it once you’re done.",2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 6193e17c25cfad560e85d315,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,90,"I truly cannot recommend A Short Hike enough. The trailer is both misleading and yet also tells you exactly what you can expect. The experience you have and what you’ll get out of it is up to you. If you skimp on the side stuff and only focus on getting to the top of the mountain, then you’ll probably feel disappointed, especially since you can do so in under an hour. If you take your time fully exploring the island and helping the locals, then you’ll discovery a surprisingly rich and rewarding experience. A Short Hike is a journey you won’t soon forget.",2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 600862070f8974118c9389d0,Cat with Monocle,Patrick Schmees,80,"No pun intended, A Short Hike’s main hike up to the summit of Hawk Peak is brief, taking only around 1-2 hours to complete. Despite a short storyline, there are plenty of side quests and activities to explore off the beaten path. Moreover, the game provides a tranquil and low-stress experience with the aid of flight and a beautiful soundtrack. In short, A Short Hike is worth exploring as a way to get away and unwind from a busy world and its cell phone signals.",2021-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5fc77994038871749d41748a,Nintendojo,Achi Ikeda,83,"Though A Short Hike doesn’t bring much new to the table (many elements will feel similar to Journey, Celeste, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Animal Crossing, or Stardew Valley), the game combines familiar mechanics so well that A Short Hike, despite a few small drawbacks, is a well put together, relaxing game you shouldn’t miss out on.",2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5f6f4aa5cc71e361680c8760,Cubed3,,90,"Easy to use controls, entertaining characters, fulfilling all the quests and fish list, beating personal bests at the mini games - all add to the high replay value that A Short Hike provides. It's a game to relax with before bed, or when life stresses need a calming outlet to reset one's inner harmony. Helping out illegal campers has never been so fun!",2020-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5f5cabd2f7c1f130627f62b8,IGN Italy,Mauro Ferrante,88,A small gem that tells the story of its developer and let player experience a short-yet-incredibly fascinating adventure.,2020-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5f5a1ba3f7c1f130627f5eaa,LadiesGamers.com,Yvonne van Geloven,100,"A Short Hike offers a wholesome experience for a small price. Though the game is short, it’s worth every penny. Put yourself in Claires shoes (do bluebirds wear shoes?) and explore this lovely landscape. Meet all kinds of characters and help them in their quest. Most of all: glide through the air, truly as free as a bird!",2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5f564bb6f7c1f130627f5413,Doublejump,Mitch Gardner,100,"Although A Short Hike is — as the name suggests — a rather short game, its combination of humour and emotion captures the player in a way that many AAA games fail to. If you’ve got a spare $10 and a couple of hours to kill, definitely pick up A Short Hike for the Nintendo Switch!",2020-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5f5518e1f7c1f130627f5175,Nintendo Blast,Raoni Mendes Pinheiro,90,"A Short Hike is short and sweet, just like a tiny chocolate bar. You know that each bite will be worth it, but the experience definitely lasts for a short time. Going beyond a ""mere"" video game, A Short Hike resembles a poem or an interactive work of art at different times, while still managing to be a legitimately fun game in the process.",2020-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5f4ddc30f7c1f130627f42ce,GameSpot,Chan Khee Hoon,90,"With gentle, idyllic charm, A Short Hike is a delightful vignette about the joys of hiking and meeting new friends.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5f4b093062b431526f8e30df,GameGrin,,95,"A Short Hike is a tightly-crafted, charming, and heart-warming game that comes in a bite-sized package for a delightfully low price.",2020-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5fc6cd26038871749d41739b,Everyeye.it,Marco Mottura,90,"A Short Hike is a delightful experience: simple, contained, collected in ambition, yet so rich in character and emotion. Thanks to a very valuable artistic direction, a level soundtrack, brilliant controls and remarkable writing, Adam Robinson-Yu's small great experiment proves to be a bon-bon of gameplay style: the trip that anyone should give themselves (also because the cost is literally that of a pizza ...) at the end of a strange and different summer. Unmissable, see you up there, at the top.",2020-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5f4a543662b431526f8e30a2,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,100,A landmark game for all ages. Don't miss this one.,2020-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5f6dfbb8cc71e361680c853d,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,75,"Chill, relaxed and, like the name suggests, short.",2020-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5f4440b462b431526f8e2651,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,90,"A Short Hike is a game the whole family can love. It's an homage to classics while still very much it's own release. There is much to explore, fun characters to interact with, and the entirety of the title just had me smiling. Carve out a couple of hours in your day, curl up with some 'Strawberries and Toast,' and give A Short Hike a play. You won't regret it.",2020-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5f41512962b431526f8e21ac,NintendoWorldReport,Willem Hilhorst,95,"It's perfect for new players, looking to play something for a short while, but also respects experienced players by giving them the freedom to play the game however they choose. The charm the game brings to the table is reason enough for me to return time and time again to this world. It's a feel-good zenlike game and I'm so incredibly happy that I can now return to this world at any time on the Switch. Finally it is only A Short Hike away.",2020-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 6132c0d61a9149c8e46e778f,Unboxed,Ari Sadler,80,When you play A Short Hike to its fullest you receive a wholesome experience. This is a positive game with positive characters and positive metaphors that I will admit are a bit on the nose.,2020-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5f3d4a85cd498717d19497ea,Metro GameCentral,,80,"An utterly charming and perfectly paced mini-adventure that packs in more character, emotion, and sense of wonder than most 30 hour epics.",2020-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5f0c8549d88e035744c1a529,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson,90,"A Short Hike stayed in my backlog for far too long, but the truth is, there wasn’t a better time than now to play it. With quarantine canceling many summer vacations, those of us trapped in urban jungles have likely been longing for the beauty of the wild outdoors. Even in its low-poly form, A Short Hike delivers on the experience, healing players in a way that only the feel of nature can.",2020-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5eea8f1ad88e035744c17e10,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,85,"The saying goes: big perfumes in small bottles. With its special and welcoming proposal, A Short Hike offers exploration, a stimulating environment, calm and a great charisma in its places, characters and situations. A simple-looking game that keeps a caring and loving engine under the hood of its experience of just over two hours, in a journey that many will want to extend and return in more moments, as happens with the special corners of our lives.",2020-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5fc6ccfe038871749d417399,Washington Post,Christopher Byrd,,"Twee as it is, it’s an achievement that shows how a familiar video game form can be made into something more quiet and unhurried than one might be used to; personally, I’m all for that.",2020-01-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5d86806a93765d67787aa1fb,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,100,"A quest to find phone signal leads to a glorious game of exploration and reconnection. ",2019-08-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5de77d97ad4f81777e1f42d7,AnaitGames,Marta Trivi,90,"A truly special and intelligent game, one that takes its genre --the often infamous ""walking simulator""-- to new heights.",2019-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5d86806a93765d67787aa1ef,Destructoid,Kevin Mersereau,75,"A Short Hike is far from perfect, but it absolutely is unique and worth your time. It's also super fucking rad, and I love it. Warts and all. If you're looking for something different, and you don't mind the price of admission, I think this is more than worth the price of entry. It may not be perfect, but life never is, and that's fine and beautiful in its own way.",2019-07-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 5d86806a93765d67787aa1f3,Thumbsticks,Tom Baines,90,"Developer Adam Robinson-Yu began developing A Short Hike when he was feeling burned out working on another project. It's fitting, then, that what began as an act of self-care for the game's developer has blossomed into a welcome respite from the modern world that everyone should experience.",2019-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,e97596b69a334eb896d3567ffad85093 61c4735e9e5c48c548d67d00,INVEN,Se Yun Jeon,90,"'Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!' is not much special comparing its free edition which already has shown off a unique experience. However, for fans who want to dig deeper into related stories, it will be like a Christmas gift.",2021-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 6123a8be90b676e80f3105c1,CGMagazine,Philip Watson,85,"Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! transcends its visuals and becomes its own unique entity, shattering any limitations set by previous entries in the Anime Dating sim genre, and the Horror genre. This game should be experienced by any game enthusiasts that can stomach the heavy subject matter.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60fdf2fd8023276a87e5bffb,SomosXbox,Daniel Villagrasa,90,"Doki Doki: Literature Club Plus! is a unique game. An experience difficult to describe to those who have not yet played it, but who certainly remain engraved in the retinas of those who play it.",2021-07-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60f70278b9cbeafd13a23a03,RPG Fan,Neal Chandran,88,"Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! is capable of eliciting strong feelings. It is not always an enjoyable experience, but it is just that: an experience. When I encounter any work that transcends its medium like this, I take special note of it. I am grateful (for lack of a better word) that Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! came my way, and I strongly encourage fellow visual novel aficionados to join the literature club too.",2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60f1d5b932b498cf3b2cea46,Generación Xbox,Alejandro Serrador,90,"That means that Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! can leave a distinct impression depending on our mood. So much so that a good mental strength, that which serves us to face challenges and complex situations, is imperative if we want to take charge of a proposal that tries to promote awareness about mental health,trying to end prejudices, stereotypes and the stigma that it carries rooted. It asks us to exercise responsibility.",2021-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60f1ae6732b498cf3b2cea01,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,90,"Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! starts a bit slow but quickly establishes itself after that as a must-play visual novel. Everything starts all cute and fun but when the dark side of these girls starts coming out, you’ll want to keep playing until the end to see what happens. The game touches on a lot of dark subject matter and it is very much a pure visual novel experience so if you’re someone who doesn’t enjoy those things then this won’t be the game for you. For those who do enjoy this genre you’ll get a multi-hour long experience that will stay with you long after the conclusion.",2021-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60ff4b0cfa0af179cc4a2112,SmashPad,Danreb Victorio,80,"The main thing that makes Doki Doki Literature Club Plus worth anyone’s time is the fact that even four years since its original release, it’s still a shocking and unique experience.",2021-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60f0ad8632b498cf3b2ce964,Lords Of Gaming ,Joseph Repko,80,"Overall, Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! is an excellent re-release that handled its console versions well from a design standpoint. The value and time you find inside will far outweigh its asking price. Just be prepared for some of the moments in the main game as some will shock or make you uncomfortable. It is not advised for children or anyone experiencing mental issues to play this game, so be forewarned.",2021-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60e44f21907da6e46337bfd3,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,80,"In the end, Doki Doki Literature Club (and this Plus version) is both a homage and a challenge. It’s a homage in the way it delightfully plays with the dating visual novel genre – sure, it ends up subverting that to horrific effect, but there’s such glee in how it does that that hugely entertaining. On the other hand, it’s also a challenge – a suggestion that the genre can be a bit more reflective, look for ways to approach things differently, and that there is a lot that this genre can do with characterisation and relationship dynamics. The director has been outspoken that the initial seed of Doki Doki Literature Club from his “love/hate” relationship with anime and VNs. There’s much more of the love in there, I think, but developers making games in this genre should certainly play this game to encourage them to think about the structure of their own work from a different angle.",2021-07-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60e428ac907da6e46337bfbb,IGN Italy,Biagio Etna,90,"Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! compared to the free experience on PC, adds either a lot or nothing, depending on your point of view. Pragmatically one could argue the futility of the expense in the face of mostly identical content available for free. However, the point is not this: whether you want to reward the developers after the experience with the free edition, or in case you want to approach the game using its ""improved"" version (despite some limitations), Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! remains a work of extraordinary emotional impact.",2021-07-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60e3ccfa907da6e46337bec1,Screen Rant,Rob Gordon,80,"Overall, though, Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! shows that the original game has lost none of its power. Those wishing to visit the game again will find its new content deep enough to warrant a replay, and its excellently-told story will still hold weight with newcomers. Go in spoiler free where possible and enjoy its twists and turns.",2021-07-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60e071462d80edd284eb904d,XboxEra,Jesse Norris,83,"The story is fantastic in this game. Do not investigate it beforehand and you will have one HELL of a time. Developer Team Salvato made something truly special. A game that elevates a genre in a way nothing really had before it, at least for me.",2021-07-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60de5e093efaa6c2fb0bf3b1,Digital Chumps,Will Silberman,85,"Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! is a great addition to the Doki Doki Literature Club! franchise, but I do wish there was just a bit more in the game. For those of you who have already played through DDLC!, you'll have a great time playing through it once again to learn more about our characters' prologues and other secrets embedded in the game itself. You might not be as surprised as you were during your first playthrough of DDLC! back in 2017 (or whenever you played it), but you will be quite intrigued and puzzled as you try and unlock the additional content. Just do your best to avoid spoilers that will be posted online. If you haven't played DDLC! before, DDLCP! is worth your time and an excellent way to get into the franchise. Just know this: This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed. You've been warned.",2021-07-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60de92ef3efaa6c2fb0bf3c9,Game Rant,Sarah Fields,90,"Doki Doki Literature Club is one of the most celebrated psychological horror games of recent history, and the Plus release adds enough new content to refresh the experience for veterans who've already experienced the original. Meanwhile, players who have never tried out Team Salvato's original game will find the most complete experience yet from Doki Doki Literature Club Plus.",2021-07-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60ddd0408f7460af4f504780,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,80,"Doki Doki Literature Club Plus is a great game but remarkably better than its original free PC release. This release on console is shockingly well done for a game that relied so much on it being on PC. Team Salvato did a great job crafting together a virtual machine system that while doesn't completely work as well as just playing on PC, does a good enough job to keep that experience prevalent on consoles. The base story continues to be a chilling and goosebump in goosing story but fails to add anything remarkable with the side story content. While die-hard fans of the series might appreciate the extra lore, I personally didn't feel like it added more that was all that worthwhile. Ultimately, if you don't have a computer with access to the base game, DDLC+ does an exceptional job at bringing the experience to other platforms, it just doesn't add much more to it.",2021-07-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60dd69c18f7460af4f5046fa,Checkpoint Gaming,Charlie Kelly,70,"Near four years since its original release and Doki Doki Literature Club has still stood the test of time thanks to this ‘Plus!’ edition. Where there are some shortcomings in the fact that it takes a little while to get the ball rolling and will be even harder to enter unspoiled, it’s worth it when you consider what’s on offer. Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! is a delight. It’s horrific. It’s heartbreaking. But most of all, it’s a wonderful model of how to take the visual novel formula and absolutely turn it on its head. Just be aware, there’s some sadness behind those anime characters’ eyes.",2021-07-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 6162111bf8f7e34903884871,Hey Poor Player,Andrew Thornton,90,"A strikingly immediate game that covers dark subjects most titles wouldn’t dream of approaching, Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! left my jaw on the floor multiple times. I won’t tell you why, or when. You’ll know when you get there. I was at times happy, sad, and truly horrified. I feel bad even telling you that this game isn’t what it looks like, because even that gives away more than I want you to know going in. This is a game that just keeps opening up as you dig deeper and one that even now I can’t stop thinking about, even if a part of me wishes I could.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60e1deeb2d80edd284eb90bf,Geeks & Com,Jonathan Laurin,85,"Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! is a unique and troubling experience. Not everyone should play it as the themes are profoundly serious and mature and the psychological horror part doubles down on that. However, it tells a very compelling story surrounded by an immersive atmosphere. Be ready to come out highly impacted by its ending.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60df280d3efaa6c2fb0bf442,Siliconera,Jenni Lada,70,"Doki Doki Literature Club Plus is a great way to revisit a visual novel that made quite a splash. For newcomers, it’s easy to hop into and enjoy, even offering the PC “workarounds.” For people who’ve joined the club before, the extra stories and media are enjoyable. The sole downside is that, with all its accessibility, Doki Doki Literature Club Plus is difficult to read on the Switch and has an unfriendly UI.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60de5be73efaa6c2fb0bf3ae,MonsterVine,Samantha Lienhard,90,"Whether you’re an old fan of Doki Doki Literature Club or someone checking it out for the first time, this new release has something for everyone to enjoy.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60dd26818f7460af4f5046ca,WayTooManyGames,Aaron Price,70,"Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! brings some much needed quality of life changes to the original game. It also makes it much more accessible to people, no longer being PC only and bringing it to most consoles. If you’re into visual novels, horror, puzzles, or all of the above, this is a nice cheap one to check out.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60dd09018f7460af4f5046c0,COGconnected,Stephan Adamus,92,"Doki Doki Literature Club Plus is the kind of game that provides experiences unique to the video game medium. It is also the kind of game that pushes the visual novel genre’s boundaries, and serves as an excellent example of what non-video game players might not know they’re missing, if they’re not willing to try different kinds of games. This is a game you will tell everyone about when you’re finished playing it, and at the same time, just like this humble reviewer, you won’t want to share why. For less than $20, Doki Doki Literature Club Plus is a highly recommended and very unique gaming experience.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60dd059c8f7460af4f5046ba,Nintendo Wire,Ricky Berg,80,"What it never stops being, though, is interesting. A blend of unapologetic and bittersweet were the lasting flavors, and even if I didn’t savor every moment that brought me to the end it was a refreshingly unique break from reality.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60dce7ee8f7460af4f5046a8,Twinfinite,Ed McGlone,100,"Doki Doki Literature Club is among the most memorable, creative, and iconic horror games of the last decade and should be experienced by anyone who is able to safely stomach it. The Plus version of the game effectively adds even more valuable story content to the mix. The writing team was able to show off their skill in these side stories, and the result is a heartwarming experience that makes the Dokis somehow even more lovable than they already were.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60dcb1e98f7460af4f504671,Nintendo Enthusiast,Steven Rollins,95,"Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! is nothing short of a masterpiece and highly recommended to anyone who can handle darker content. It navigates the jump from PC to console well overall, with new mechanics developed to handle gameplay situations that would normally be impossible outside of PC. The extra content, especially the Side Stories, is terrific as well, though it may not be enough to justify a $15 price tag given that the original game is still free on PC.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60dca5bb8f7460af4f50463c,Nintendo Life,Kate Gray,80,"Don't discount Doki Doki Literature Club because it's cute, because it's pink, or because it's an anime dating game - this is one of the most unnerving, effective horror games on the Nintendo Switch to date. The extra content adds nicely to the creeping anxiety and the heartbreaking story, but the Switch version does end up feeling slightly inferior to the PC version, despite fantastic effort on the port. You won't lose anything by playing this version, though - if it's the one you want, go for it!",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60dca1648f7460af4f504639,God is a Geek,Chris White,80,"Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! is a psychological horror that takes strides in the genre, unsettling and challenging you at every corner.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60dc9ea18f7460af4f504636,NoobFeed,Kurtis Seid,78,Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! is great for existing fans that want to know more about their favorite characters and possibly the deeper universe.,2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60dc9cb68f7460af4f504634,TechRaptor,Nirav Gandhi,80,"The original Doki Doki Literature Club is a phenomenal horror title, but loses a lot of the elements that made it so impressive on its translation to consoles.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60dc9b4e8f7460af4f504631,NintendoWorldReport,Zachary Miller,80,"Doki Doki Literature Club doesn't disappoint as an off-kilter visual novel. If you, like me, tend to avoid this genre, you might consider DDLC as an exception to the rule if you can handle some disturbing content.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60dc9b0a8f7460af4f50462f,The Outerhaven Productions,,100,"With new stories, secrets, soundtracks, Sayori snacks, and so much more, Doki Doki Literature Club Plus proves the definitive way to experience an already great game.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60dc99158f7460af4f50462c,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,80,"Doki Doki Literature Club works best if you go into it knowing nothing about it. It's still a visual novel dating sim, and the Plus! version really doubles down on the visual novel aspect, but it breaks the status quo and does the unexpected, making a deeply disturbing psychological horror game out of something that looks cute and adorable on the surface.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60dc98ac8f7460af4f50462a,PSX Brasil,José Viana,90,"Subversive, shocking and even touching, Doki Doki Literature Club Plus brings a definitive package to consoles for all players, fans and new players alike.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60dc96eb3056d59acec44628,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,80,"If you’re a visual novel fan, or at least open to them, you should definitely give Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! a try.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60dc960b3056d59acec44626,Push Square,Brett Posner-Ferdman,70,"Doki Doki Literature Club is still a fantastic visual novel, but the Plus version on PS5 struggles to find a purpose besides being a new way to play the original. Existing fans will appreciate some of the new content, such as the side stories and concept art, but locking the content behind multiple playthroughs of a game that loses its appeal after the first time around is a tough pill to swallow. On the other hand, newcomers have no reason to play this version instead of the freeware PC release, since some core PC features were compromised for this port. Doki Doki Literature Club Plus is still a great experience that should be played by anyone remotely interested, but this specific version struggles to be a worthwhile purchase for any fan, new or old.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60dc95f83056d59acec44623,GamingTrend,Lawrence Le,85,Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! is both a celebration of visual novels and a deep dive into the potential of interactive fiction. This updated version introduces new content that continues to weaponize the game's mastery over the visual novel format to land even more emotional gut punches.,2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 60dc95a93056d59acec44621,Windows Central,Carli Velocci,100,"Doki Doki Literature Club Plus is the same game you remember, but with a few small extras that make it all feel more worthwhile.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 61d5206d9e5c48c548d6a079,Gamersky,,88,"Spiritfarer is a game that really touches your soul. The game is about death, but interprets death in a heart-warming and thought-provoking way. This endows the game much uniqueness, but also means the game is not to the liking of everyone. However, the game is worth trying. The players who have not played it may just take the ""farewell version"" as the starting point of the spirit journey. If you take your time and immerse yourself in the game, you will relish the peculiar experience about death and life.",2022-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 6126396dd6eccf0bc8950480,Impulsegamer,Hugh Mitchell,90,Spiritfarer is an absolutely gorgeous adventure that tells a heartfelt tale of love and loss.,2021-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 611319a1dad48b590fa0c52e,GBAtemp,Scarlet Bell,90,"Spiritfarer has been one of the hardest games for me to review in recent memory. Presenting an incredibly personal journey supported by a sublime graphical style and soundtrack, it's something I can't get out of my head, and yet struggle to explain just how it captivated me. It is a fantastic experience, and one I wholeheartedly recommend.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 61ef69a39e5c48c548d7167e,JumpCut PLAY,Oisin Kuhnke,80,"I didn’t hate or dislike my time with the Spiritfarer at all. There were moments of beauty in there, and in some cases there were such honest depictions of death that you don’t see in many other games. But there was so much more that I wish the game did.",2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 6109636c3c8c4bdee8548802,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,90,"Gorgeous, emotional and heartwarming from start to finish, playing Spiritfarer is like sinking into a nice, cosy duvet. It envelops you, and you won’t want to leave. Its slow and steady pace won’t be for everyone, but for those who want a beautiful game to unwind with, it doesn’t get much better than this.",2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 60d73b15c39fc6608bcd72ee,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,100,"Spiritfarer hits all the right emotional notes. In a game that is all about death and loss of people that you love, you don’t have to worry about winning or losing, just being a good person and helping others in need is all that is required of you and that's exactly why you should be playing this game.",2021-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 6087dbea6a418dc538cba540,GameMAG,,80,"Spiritfarer is a unique indie title, that is impossible to put into one single genre. There's so much to see here - from exquisite style and great ideas, to a heartwarming and clever writing.",2021-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5ff0f0000f8974118c937aba,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,85,"For the most part, Spiritfarer is a charming and upbeat game, but it covers the themes of death and loss with seriousness and respect. I was genuinely shocked by just how much I came to care about the spirits in my care. Learning about them and helping them move on gave the management sim side of the game have a lot more meaning.",2020-12-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 607cd81c79a3a34d882b1fd1,The Game Crater,Tom Steel,95,Spiritfarer certainly delivered on representing aspects of different games while most assuredly being its own entity and should be considered a low-key masterpiece.,2020-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5faae2b6038871749d4149f6,Cubed3,Michael McCann,70,"Whether it's down to the sharp, intelligent writing, or fantastic hand-drawn style and animation, Spiritfarer has a charm that could be described as almost Disney-eque… well, maybe that would be true if the first passenger Stella encounters wasn't a chain smoking deer. That charm is without a doubt [i]Spiritfarer[i/]s best asset, and something that many will latch on to consciously or subconsciously when coming to their own judgement on its quality. Yes, it can be slow and repetitive, but that is also part of the point. The 2D take on a life-sim is a path less travelled for the genre, and unique in this instance. It creates an appealing world wherein the developer has gone to great efforts to flesh it out, and make it feel lived in. It all hangs together very nicely, indeed.",2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5fa8314e038871749d414299,Chalgyr's Game Room,,90,"Spiritfarer is a fantastic game that deals with the topic of death but it's much more than that. It is an unforgettable experience. Players connect with the characters before taking them to the Everdoor, or their final resting place. Thunder Lotus treats the subject with care and Spiritfarer serves as a special tribute to the developers' friends and family who have already passed. Overall, I found myself enjoying my 40-hour playthrough of this somber and amazing game. Thus, I give it a 9 out of 10 so don't miss the boat on this title!",2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f70e86acc71e361680c8933,LevelUp,Víctor Rosas,90,"Spiritfarer's journey fulfills from start to finish. No matter how sad its premise is, it is something you must experience, especially for its premise that recognizes that there is a beginning and an end, but what matters is what happens along the way.",2020-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f75c946839d422425c7dde9,Use a Potion,,95,"Spiritfarer offers a memorable emotionally-driven journey that’s complimented by some brilliantly varied gameplay mechanics and a stunning world to explore. It really is a fascinating title that’ll keep players completely hooked in throughout thanks to its engaging gameplay mechanics, whilst helping folk in need reach the end of their mortality was as bittersweet as it was beautiful. It’s just a really special and unique title and one that resonated with me throughout the entirety of the experience. I can’t WAIT to go through it all again… I’ll just remember to keep a stock of tissues on hand the next time around.",2020-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f6aa2c9106ace7c55e8c485,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,70,"The prospect of finding another game that cleverly establishes emotion rather than just throwing a sad pianist into the background and bombarding the player with frowny faces was appealing to me, and it lived up to that promise in most respects. Still, I can’t say that I found Spiritfarer particularly touching; the underlying premise of growing attached to a bunch of characters before shepherding them to death’s door (literally) has potential, but in practice, the gameplay is so distractingly repetitive and the writing so wordy that only a third of the passengers made me feel anything but irritation. This is a brilliant 5-hour game that completely loses focus by insisting on lasting for 20+ hours.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f6fad57cc71e361680c87eb,oprainfall,Michael Fontanini,70,"Spiritfarer is a fun little game, and it will keep you busy for quite a while. I’ve been playing for over 30 hours, and that’s not 100% completion of everything in the game. It tells a touching tale about death, but does so while not being sappy. The game also features a number of Steam achievements. Overall, it’s still a pretty good game, though. Spiritfarer is available on Steam (and other platforms) for $29.99. Can you help all of the lost souls pass on and reach the end of your own story?",2020-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f6845610ce70c230df049ff,Zoomg,Mohammad Hossein Jafari,80,"Do not rush Spiritfarer in any way. Just embrace it. Look at it as an experience that you can enjoy deeply for some weeks. An Indie Video Game that is certainly not for everyone. But If you can accept some down moments, the sadness, the happiness, and weirdness of it, You are going to get 30 hours of meaningful entertainment that is worth your money.",2020-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f6601895ac19625d336c3b5,Entertainium,Callum Rakestraw,,"Spiritfarer handles its heavy subject matter with care, crafting a story that's equal parts comforting and moving.",2020-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f63c5a74d35f175ec358675,NintendoWorldReport,Anna Saurman Brown,95,"Overall, I really enjoyed this game and all the time I spent devouring it. I came into Spiritfarer very excited, and it did not disappoint. It even surprised me with how much I loved it. Spiritfarer has everything relevant to my interests: the afterlife, crafting, crystals, making friends, getting up in other people’s business, fixing (?) problems, and a cat best friend. If you are looking for a beautiful game with some more serious, and sometimes mystical, subject matter, I highly suggest giving Spiritfarer a try.",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f64f6eb5ac19625d336c2b0,Generación Xbox,Juan Lorente,82,Spiritfarer is a management title where its key pieces are narrative and artistic section. A highly recommended adventure that will take you a while to forget.,2020-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f5f824af7c1f130627f65e6,VGChartz,Evan Norris,80,"A beautiful experience, filled with varied and engaging content, wrapped in gorgeous art and music, and populated with memorable characters and moments that will stay with you for a lifetime.",2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f5f38f6f7c1f130627f6530,The Digital Fix,Abbi Ruggles,90,"Spiritfarer is a beautiful game in terms of graphics and story, with plenty of tasks to keep you busy from collecting resources, fishing, and building. It's a relaxing experience, and one many people will find comfort in.",2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f5beab9f7c1f130627f61f2,3DNews,Александр Бабулин,85,"Spiritfarer tries to become a bittersweet balm for loss wounds, but slightly misses the status of a masterpiece without collecting a handful of mini-catharses into one big one at the end.",2020-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f5bf02af7c1f130627f61f9,Nintendo Enthusiast,Arthur Damian,85,"Regardless of these minor quibbles, Spiritfarer is a journey I wholeheartedly recommend taking, even if management sims are not your thing. The main lessons of accepting loss and the importance of leaving something behind are important to learn. The heavy topics your colleagues discuss with you are also necessary to navigate and leave a lasting gut punch. The title is also wonderfully animated and the music is superb, with its main theme receiving a number of variations throughout the experience that well up deep feelings inside of you. Give it a go if you are ready to ugly cry and smile at the same time!",2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f59eaf8f7c1f130627f5e38,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,90,"After everything I've mentioned so far, it's not a surprise that I thoroughly enjoyed Spiritfarer. What initially looked like an eerie combination revealed itself to be a thoughtful, relaxing, and enjoyable journey that deals with loss and caring in heartwarming ways. It's not a flawless masterpiece or a crowd-pleaser, but it knows what it's good at and executes it to an incredibly satisfying degree. If you vaguely enjoy titles like Animal Crossing, Harvest Moon or Stardew Valley, be sure to pick up Spiritfarer.",2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f577bb9f7c1f130627f56b9,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,100,"Spiritfarer is a positive look at death as all the characters make peace with both their life and death in their own time The characters are charming, all have depth with stories to tell. While some mini-games may feel tedious the more you do them, there are plenty of other tasks in the game to balance this out. Playing Spiritfarer at this particular time in the mad and crazy world we live in is something everyone should do. As well as being entertaining and enjoyable to play Spiritfarer is hopeful, comforting, and positive and certainly big on delivering the ”feels”!",2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f581a0cf7c1f130627f58c9,Lords Of Gaming ,Hector Ramirez II ,85,"Spiritfarer wants to convey that, yes, life is beautiful, but death is not the end. Spiritfarer creatively embodies this message in its fun gameplay and moving story that’s more than worth your time.",2020-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f5312ebf7c1f130627f4eaa,PSX Brasil,Leonardo Cidreira,95,"Some games amuse you, others thrill you and a few deliver key messages that you will carry throughout your life. Spiritfarer manages to do these three things so easily that at the end of his journey it will be impossible not to repeat the journey. The title manages to create a perfect harmony between gameplay and history that will surely please fans of Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley. Spiritfarer is, without a doubt, one of the best independent titles of the last decade and the Magnum Opus from Thunder Lotus Games.",2020-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f526288f7c1f130627f4dba,XboxEra,Pieter Jasper,90,"Spiritfarer is a game where death is treated differently than in many other games, which makes this game unique. We’ve been killing people and things in video games for so long, that we’ve stopped to wonder what actually happens after that. In Spiritfarer we learn this, in a colourful and happy world which invites you to be the best Spiritfarer in history. Who wouldn’t want to leave this world with one of those precious hugs from Stella? One thing is guaranteed. You’ll learn to say goodbye.",2020-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f51e72cf7c1f130627f4c95,Spaziogames,Francesco Corica,88,"If you want a unique videogame experience and aren't afraid of showing your emotions, Spiritfarer is a title that you should try at least once in your lifetime.",2020-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f512428f7c1f130627f4af7,Siliconera,Jenni Lada,100,"Perhaps the best thing of all is how Spiritfarer builds, grows, and ends.",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f4fd662f7c1f130627f4743,Pure Nintendo,,80,"Spiritfarer is a game that brightens death, a dark and touchy subject. When playing, you will learn to say goodbye to the ones you love, and to enjoy every moment with those around you.",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5fb835b7038871749d415f06,Level Down Games,Kyle Vaughn,85,"I can't say that Spiritfarer is a game for everybody, or that it's a perfect game, or even that it's MY perfect game, but I can say that it was a surprise just how much I found myself tangled up in the tales of my friends, and how much each one emotionally resonated with me. It made me consider my relationship with my children, and the duties I have as a father to raise, love, teach, and protect them. I considered my aging and elderly grandmother who lives multiple states away and is due for a visit from me. My thoughts wandered to my own mental health, how I care for myself and whether or not I give myself the attention that I need and deserve. Very seldom does a game come along that so precisely taps into my emotions and causes such a state of reflection. It's difficult not to recommend Spiritfarer to anybody at this point, because it is the most special indie game I've played in a long time.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f4fc221f7c1f130627f4716,NaviGames,Daniel Rubio,80,"A beautiful story in a beautiful world. It's simple, but has lots of feeling and imagination to it, and it's full of memorable moments. On the other hand, it can feel a bit of a chore at times, and drags on for a bit too long.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f4e4e4bf7c1f130627f4372,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson,80,"Spiritfarer has the body of a seafaring exploration game, the mind of a management sim, and the soul of an emotional journey depicting love, loss, and grief. With gorgeous visuals and a soundtrack to match, Spiritfarer is pleasing to the senses while providing a core loop that’s easy to get lost in.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f4ccc0962b431526f8e318e,Twinfinite,Keenan McCall,90,"Spiritfarer is one of a kind, and well worth anyone’s time.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f4da31ff7c1f130627f4275,Checkpoint Gaming,Alexia Weiss,90,"The fact Spiritfarer made me think about the meaning of life and death, had me cry in mixed sadness and joy at remembering people I’ve lost, and, more importantly, the memories I’ll always keep of them, is probably the best recommendation I can imagine giving any piece of media.",2020-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f4ae47762b431526f8e30c9,Nintendo Blast,Raoni Mendes Pinheiro,90,"Spiritfarer is a game about collecting a ton of resources at a frantic pace and exploring a vast map solving quests, but likewise it is also a beautiful bittersweet tale about life and death. The games explore themes like love, affection, goodbyes, pains, insecurities and new beginnings in a way that we don't see much in the world of video games. Best of all, this beautiful story takes place within a legitimately innovative, fun and well-made game. Do not waste time, Spiritfarer is one of the best games of the year for Switch.",2020-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f4d8c43f7c1f130627f4267,But Why Tho?,Derrick Pittman,90,"Spiritfarer is an amazing management indie game to relax to, all while helping players deal, cope, and reflect on death. The game’s colors are awe-inspiring and the soundtrack immediately puts you at ease. Despite the game’s heavy theme of dealing with death, Spiritfarer is a wonderful game.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f49752162b431526f8e2f8d,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,95,Spiritfarer is a unique and special game. A management sim that manages to blend its various systems with a poignant and bittersweet look at life and death.,2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5f4956fe62b431526f8e2f4c,TechRaptor,Cody Peterson,95,Spiritfarer is a deeply personal management game that forces players to care about their passengers and come to terms with the fact that everyone dies.,2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,55196df9a34f4bb0a6c4cf28315dafa0 5dfbea30239b721b0efda457,Nintendo Times,Jay Kittelson,95,"EXCELLENT - Amazingly detailed Greek architecture world with intentional glitches, haunting music, and a brilliant story make up for one of the best puzzle games to ever grace the Switch or any system.",2019-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5df7f83e239b721b0efd9495,Nintendo Life,Jason Brown,90,"Croteam, the creators of The Talos Principle, were previously known primarily for their silly (but fun) Serious Sam titles. The Talos Principle shows a remarkable maturity and depth of scope that's perhaps surprising, but in a very good way. It poses interesting questions, allows the player to progress at their own pace - mostly in a non-linear fashion - and is a hugely satisfying piece of game design. Utterly entrancing and highly recommended.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe093765d6778742f0b,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,77,"The Talos Principle is a great puzzle game but number of puzzles, hubs, sub-hubs and sub-sub-hubs will make the game tedious pretty quickly.",2018-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe193765d6778742f37,Generación Xbox,Alberto Rocha,73,"Varied and effective puzzle game, which ends up being victim of its own ambition. Too long and somewhat presumptuous, it will work for fans of the genre.",2018-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe393765d6778742feb,PushStartPlay,Kamil Dyszewski,90,"The Talos Principle, is a game which may bore some to tears, but will serve others with the necessary dose of peace and tranquillity, as the combination of the eerily empty yet beautifully charming locations with the peaceful and calming soundtrack, will surely serve most with exactly what they need when taking a break from the big AAA action games of today.",2015-11-18T05:00:00.000Z,False,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe193765d6778742f7c,Push Square,Adam J. Ramsey,90,"The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition offers a huge amount of quality, intelligent gameplay for sci-fi fans and puzzle goers alike. Although it tries a little too hard at times, the title's narrative is generally rich and compelling – and there's enough side content available to keep even the most curious of androids busy for hours at a time. If you're in the market for a fulfilling, well-paced puzzler on the PS4, look no further than this one.",2015-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe293765d6778742fd7,GameCrate,Robert Workman,83,"The Talos Principle has made an effective jump from PC to PlayStation 4, thanks to the addition of expansion levels and a presentation that really makes use of the hardware at hand. While it's not quite a perfect transition, it remains a very applicable one, as the level design and snowballing level design continue to keep their momentum. Even if you're not entirely a fan of first-person games, Talos is worth a look, if only for the story alone.",2015-11-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe293765d6778742fc5,Impulsegamer,,100,The Talos Principle Deluxe Edition is a must play title on the PlayStation 4,2015-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe293765d6778742f8b,GamesRadar+,Tom Sykes,80,"With its relaxing atmosphere, pretty environments and interesting theological dilemma, The Talos Principle is PS4's best puzzler to date.",2015-10-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe293765d6778742fa0,We Got This Covered,Eric Hall,100,"The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition is unlike anything else out there. The expertly crafted puzzles will give any gamer a mental workout, while the humanity-questioning storyline is the type of philosophical tale that has been sorely lacking in the current gaming landscape. ",2015-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe193765d6778742f76,COGconnected,Lou Sytsma,90,"Action junkies will probably come away underwhelmed but if you are looking for a change of pace in your game playing regime this thoughtful, Carl Sagan Cosmos-like experience is a wonderful candidate to consider.",2015-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe193765d6778742f68,CGMagazine,Steven Messner,90,"While the sweetest fruits will be saved for those with an appreciation of philosophy and history, the elation of solving a puzzle that you spent an evening trying to crack is a reward that anyone can enjoy.",2015-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe193765d6778742f62,Game Revolution,Jeb Haught,90,"I didn't expect a video game to have deep philosophical questions that I pondered long after each session, and I appreciate how it adds the kind of depth seldom seen in games. It's also very cool to play a non-combat game that keeps me interested for hours at a time. The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition doesn't offer any new content to entice people who played the PC version, but I highly recommend it to everyone who hasn't.",2015-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe393765d6778742fda,GamingTrend,David Roberts,95,"While some graphical issues keep the PS4 version from matching its PC counterpart, The Talos Principle remains one of the most interesting, intelligent, and inspiring video games ever made. Absolutely essential gaming.",2015-10-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe093765d6778742f05,PlayStation LifeStyle,Paulmichael Contreras,80,"The Talos Principle may be one of the best puzzle games of the year. Sure, it starts out pretty slowly, the first dozen or so of the game's 120+ puzzles are laughably easy, and the controls may be a little awkward, but these are minor flaws in the bigger scheme of things. There's an entertaining and thoughtful story about not just humanity, but what it means to be alive. If you want to flex your brain and start thinking about time in a Echoshift/Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time way, as well as wax philosophical with a computer terminal, The Talos Principle will keep you entertained for quite some time.",2015-10-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe293765d6778742fd4,Game Rant,Dalton Cooper,80,"The Talos Principle plays like a marriage between Portal and a game from the 'walking simulator' genre, complete with an intriguing narrative and challenging puzzles.",2015-10-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe293765d6778742fce,Gaming Nexus,Randy Kalista,90,"The Talos Principle is a meaningful exercise. Sure, I worked out my brain with some good old fashioned puzzle solving. But the real workout began when I started sweating questions of why-am-I-here existence, of what constitutes consciousness—and whether the end is really the end, or if it's really the beginning, or if it's somewhere along the way.",2015-10-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe293765d6778742f9d,USgamer,Bob Mackey,90,"If you love and miss the Portal series, it's time to celebrate: The Talos Principle has all the first-person puzzles you've been craving, wrapped in an extremely thoughtful package. Don't be surprised if you feel legitimately smarter after reaching the end of its 100-plus puzzles.",2015-10-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe093765d6778742f08,ZTGD,Justin Celani,90,"There are a few performance issues here on console but that aside Talos Principal is an excellent puzzle based game that keeps players engaged and perplexed, a winning combination all around in my book.",2015-10-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe393765d6778742fdd,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,90,"The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition is a fantastic package of two great first-person puzzlers. It's basically identical to the PC version, so if you've got those already there's not much need to double-dip, but otherwise it's a must-own.",2015-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe293765d6778742fac,God is a Geek,Mikhail Madnani,85,"The Talos Principle surprised me in almost every way, and it's one of the best puzzle games in recent years.",2015-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe293765d6778742fa6,PlayStation Universe,Will Robinson,90,"One of the most intellectually stimulating experiences on PS4, with imaginative puzzles, fantastic atmosphere and a brilliant expansion that builds tremendously on the core game.",2015-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe293765d6778742f9a,Gameplanet,Conrad Reyners,95,The Talos Principle on PS4 lives up to the hype of its PC cousin. It's a genre masterpiece that anyone with the slightest interest in puzzles or philosophy should pick up as a matter of priority.,2015-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe093765d6778742f1d,G4@Syfygames,Stephanie Carmichael,80,"At the core of The Talos Principle is the startling idea that man is not so different from machine, and that our truest purpose lies in the contributions we leave for our children, and our children's children. Though we die, our legacy remains through them, and through what our small actions help them accomplish, even in the face of total destruction.",2015-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe093765d6778742f13,Gamers FTW,Martin Segarra,85,"The Talos Principle is a great thought-provoking puzzler which deals with the existential questions of mankind while delivering an enjoyable and satisfying adventure. It may get cumbersome and tedious at times, but it's worth it just for being unlike anything else out there",2015-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe093765d6778742f02,Examiner,Cory Wells,60,"The core gameplay of Talos feels like a distant cousin to the Portal series. While the game is absolutely beautiful and challenging, it will feel like there is a lot to accomplish at first. But once you start progressing through the game, you will pick up on the aspect that it is not as open as you originally perceived. The emotion the game creates is fantastic, but you might not like or understand the story.",2015-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe193765d6778742f71,Digitally Downloaded,,90,"Few games have everything working in such synchronised harmony as The Talos Principle. The world, puzzles, narrative and music are all served to the player in small helpings, never overwhelming and allowing you to soak in and become one with the world. By the end of the game, it has challenged your mind in multiple ways. As a game The Talos Principle forces the player to reason through the mechanics of its puzzles, all the while tickling the philosophical parts of our minds with deeper questions.",2015-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe193765d6778742f53,Cubed3,Jordan Hurst,90,"This is a title for anyone who has ever looked at the ocean or the night sky and been stunned by the unfathomable vastness of the universe and the mystery of the human condition. Hopefully, that's everyone.",2015-07-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe393765d6778742ff1,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,70,Great puzzle design combined with an ambitious story,2015-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe193765d6778742f3a,GameSkinny,Autumn Fish,90,The Talos Principle is a brilliant puzzle game with story and gameplay elements that blend remarkably well.,2015-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe293765d6778742fca,Worth Playing,Brian Dumlao,90,"The Talos Principle can easily be called the next big puzzle game in the same vein as Portal. The story fosters some thoughtful discussion and sticks with you. The puzzles are clever and have a natural progression in difficulty, and the tools make them fun, even if none are completely new to the genre. The presentation is beautiful, and the game's overall length means you'll spend quite a bit of time on your initial playthrough. In a nutshell, you must pick up The Talos Principle.",2015-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe193765d6778742f5c,Game Debate,Mukul Gupta,85,"As puzzlers come, The Talos Principle is certainly the cream of the crop and easily deserves any praise that can be laid at its doorstep. The puzzles can be tricky but are always intuitive, asking questions of you and driving you through the environment. Even the graphics, despite their seemingly conflicting styles, are good enough to draw you in. It's bizarre that the same team who brought us something like Serious Sam could deliver some so cerebral and philosophical, but the team has achieved here is the ultimate collection of logical conundrums.",2015-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe293765d6778742fd1,The Digital Fix,James Marshall,90,The Talos Principle will make you feel confounded but in that wonderful way that precludes an epiphany. You'll leave each session feeling genuinely smarter - and perhaps a little rebellious to boot.,2015-01-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe193765d6778742f89,Washington Post,Michael Thomsen,,"The Talos Principle is rarely capable of answering the questions for which it makes you want answers. But in leaving enough space to wonder, it lets players name the questions in their own terms, a freedom that only leads back into a cell, dependent on language from long-forgotten generations, like computer code we're no longer conscious of running but can't seem to escape.",2015-01-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe193765d6778742f86,Kill Screen,Paul King,75,This narrative distance and the slow difficulty curve both point to the same thing: an over-reluctance to lose or alienate an audience unwilling to engage with philosophical thought or difficult puzzles. But that belies the ideal audience for a philosophical puzzle game: an audience willing to try.,2015-01-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe193765d6778742f6e,The A.V. Club,Anthony John Agnello,100,"The Talos Principle is what it is, though, and inflexible puzzles don't dim the inquisitive light shining inside this game. Croteam has made something rewarding and ultimately knowable but also something that inspires reflection on what isn't.",2015-01-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe293765d6778742fc7,Softpedia,Andrei Dobra,90,"The Talos Principle is a delightful puzzle experience that spurs the curiosity of players both in terms of solutions to the challenges and to the philosophical nature of our existence. It's certainly worth it to go through the game as there are just a few downsides, from the freezes to the slightly repetitive solutions or the jump scares caused by unnoticed obstacles.",2014-12-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe093765d6778742f0e,Paste Magazine,Jed Pressgrove,90,"While The Shivah also explores the reconciliation of faith and practicality, its corny climax can't match The Talos Principle's matter-of-fact ending, which argues that our chosen perspective will limit what we discover in one way or another. Thank God the puzzles are worth it.",2014-12-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe393765d6778742ff6,New Game Network,David Will,85,"Not content with merely being a fairly impressive piece of writing and first-person puzzle design, The Talos Principle sets out to expand your horizons, and will most likely succeed. Croteam's foray into territory beyond absurd, large-scale first-person shooters is not without faults, but it proves without a doubt that they aren't the one-trick pony you thought they were.",2014-12-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 5d866fe093765d6778742f11,GameWatcher,Adam Standing,90,"It's an experience that truly stretched different parts of my mind in more satisfying way than Portal. Though the puzzles frustrate at times, most are put together thoughtfully and in a simple enough way that you can go away and figure it out on paper if you need to (I needed to, frequently).",2014-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,afe468383a89436e889fd8d9d06d827e 60ebbe54885a2c0e6549e2b0,GamingTrend,Lawrence Le,85,Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! is both a celebration of visual novels and a deep dive into the potential of interactive fiction. This updated version introduces new content that continues to weaponize the game's mastery over the visual novel format to land even more emotional gut punches.,2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 5d867a6a93765d67787849f1,Geeks Under Grace,,95,"Doki Doki Literature Club is a daring game that sets itself up to be something ordinary to intentionally subvert a player's expectations. Even knowing this, the narrative is solid and engaging enough that I'd recommend anyone that can endure a cute dating sim for a couple of hours to try this game out.",2018-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 5d867a6993765d6778784986,GameGrin,Billy Clarke,85,"Doki Doki Literature Club is a mind boggling and hard hitting horror game that takes tried and tested formulas of both visual novels and dating sims and turns them on their heads. The themes and story pack a punch, and stayed with me long after I had finished playing. It may require commitment from some to get through but the reward for those who stick it is more than worth it",2018-02-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 5d867a6993765d67787849d0,Spaziogames,Mario Petillo,,"Doki Doki Literature Club is a visual novel that clearly does not open to a vast audience and that does not appear as the title that everyone will love. It is important to take into account the strong narrative component, which is different from what we are used to in the mainstream videogame: the visual novel urges us to sit down - or lay down, as you prefer - and read, read and read again, keeping the same image static in the background.",2018-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 5d867a6993765d67787849db,RPG Fan,Robert Fenner,90,"Funny, sad, and with the sharpest teeth, Doki Doki Literature Club is one of the most pleasant surprises of 2017.",2017-12-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 5d867a6a93765d67787849e7,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,20,"Doki Doki Literature Club is free and I feel slightly uncomfortable being so critical of it. However, it also demands over four hours of your time. We all have backlogs of games we’ve already payed for and yet haven’t found the time to play. Go and play one of them instead. Doki Doki Literature Club isn’t worth your time.",2017-11-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 5d867a6993765d67787849c7,Readers Gambit,William Main,90,"Team Salvato have created an interesting and very creative title. A visual novel's UI is often fairly simple, but the player is offered more control than they may first realise.",2017-10-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,76cd108ce4354545bd825e181262dbad 5d8670cf93765d67787478c4,Polygon,Andrew Hayward,,"After two and a half years of steady play, it's those little thrills that keep me coming back.",2018-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cd93765d6778747853,Hobby Consolas,Alberto Lloret,82,"Rocket League arrived at Nintendo Switch last year, capturing all the fun, tight controls and gameplay from the previous versions, not without losing on the way part of its visual power (effects and textures are a little bit lower here). It's physical release an insane amount of content, although not all the DLC its included (neither via voucher).",2018-01-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cd93765d677874784a,IGN,Brandin Tyrrel,93,Rocket League's colorfully absurd cars-playing-sports concept works so well because the energy of its arcadey gameplay meshes with its deep team-based strategy and variety of modes. It's exceedingly rare to find a multiplayer game that's welcoming and approachable for new players and so intricate that the best players can earn a living by mastering its depths. Rocket League is a golden example of turning a good idea into something truly amazing.,2017-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670ce93765d67787478ab,The Games Machine,Davide Mancini,80,"Psyonix brings to Nintendo Switch all the flawless plesure of Rocket League in 60 fps, despite a visual downgrade and the absence of analogic triggers. If you want to play for fun only (with no ""pro"" velleity), this is the version you should consider to buy.",2017-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cd93765d677874785b,Pause Resume,Craig Shields,100,"Rocket League is an absolute must on the Switch. Its pick-up-and-play nature shines through on Nintendo’s portable console that even minor technical drawbacks can’t dampen. If you own a Switch, you need to get Rocket League.",2017-12-04T05:00:00.000Z,False,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670ce93765d67787478a7,Red Value Gaming,Kaisernik,93,Rocket League is an insanely fun game and absolutely worth its price. It's quite possible that its pricetag is lower simply due to the available unintrusive further monetization options. This is of course a good thing for the budget-orientated gamer.,2017-11-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cc93765d67787477f3,FNintendo,Henrique Pereira,90,"Rocket League fits on the Nintendo Switch without any major issues but most importantly, it brings all the magnificent multiplayer experiences with it. Thanks to an outstanding online functionality and to the wide and varied multiplayer possibilities, Rocket League marks its territory and claims the title of one of the best multiplayer experiences on the Nintendo Switch.",2017-11-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cc93765d6778747801,M3,Anders Wollner,80,"Rocket League is one of the most addictive multiplayer game you will ever play, with deep mechanics and a great community. The Switch version works really well.",2017-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cc93765d67787477fe,CGMagazine,Bryan Calhoun,70,"Rocket League on the Switch is like winning an all expenses paid vacation to Florida. Yes, it's Florida, but you still won a free vacation.",2017-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cd93765d677874787e,Quillstreak,Alan Jones,88,"Rocket League is fast, fun, frantic, and borderline addictive. It is a must-buy for anyone after that competitive esport experience on Nintendo Switch.",2017-11-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cd93765d6778747858,Pure Nintendo,Harrison Milfeld,90,"Aside from a few online connectivity hiccups and some small graphical shortcomings, Rocket League is still a fun and joyful experience to behold. It's addictive and chaotic nature alone make it a must-own for Switch owners who want to get their next multiplayer fix.",2017-11-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cc93765d6778747807,Cubed3,Az Elias,80,"Rocket League is showing no signs of slowing down, and why should it?",2017-11-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cd93765d677874781e,NintendoWorldReport,Jared Rosenberg,90,"I've been playing quick matches while waiting for the NYC subway and during my lunch break at work. The one major negative is the resolution in undocked mode. I personally haven't felt like it's hindered a match for me, but it's still pretty annoying. Nonetheless, there's endless amounts of fun to be had with Rocket League and even with some graphical shortcomings it's still a must buy on the Switch.",2017-11-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cd93765d6778747856,Switch Player,Paul Murphy,90,"It's Rocket League, and it's incredibly entertaining. Static screens do not do this game justice; yes it's a little rough visually but you will hardly notice because you will be having so much fun. It's brilliant. If you love fun, football and/or racing you'll love this.",2017-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,False,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cd93765d6778747823,Nintendo Enthusiast,Greg Bargas,90,"The Nintendo Switch version of Rocket League is a worthy port. It is welcomed, fun, and brings Switch owner's into the light. Now excuse me while I recline and match wits in my Paladin.",2017-11-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cc93765d6778747804,Atomix,Aureliano Carvajal,86,Don't let the graphical downgrade distance you from a great experience. Rocket League on the go is as fun and addictive in Switch as in any other platform. One of the best multiplayer games in the Nintendo Switch.,2017-11-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cc93765d67787477fb,Nintendo Insider,Ryan Janes,80,"When all is said and done, Rocket League on Switch is a great version of the game. It manages to deliver the same addictive experience as its more powerful siblings whether playing docked or handheld and, even though graphically it may not be as strong, this is an easy recommendation for any Switch owner.",2017-11-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670ce93765d67787478a4,FingerGuns,Paul Collett,90,Rocket League is another must-have title to add to the growing list of great games you need in your Switch collection.,2017-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,False,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cc93765d6778747767,EGM,Michael Goroff,90,"The formula that has kept Rocket League fresh translates exceedingly well to Nintendo's hybrid system, whether docked or portable. Less polished visuals are a small price to pay to be able to play Rocket League anytime, anywhere, at a performance level that never quits, though the notable jaggies and (through no fault of its own) a hindered party system mean that the Switch version isn't the most competitive version of the game.",2017-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cb93765d677874771a,GearNuke,Khurram Imtiaz,85,"Rocket League for the Nintendo Switch manages to successfully capture all of the craziness of the game into a portable, but it is not a perfect port. The visuals take a hit and there are some minor issues that need to be ironed out.",2017-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cf93765d67787478e4,Fintendo,Miikka Lehtonen,60,"""Doesn't benefit from Switch's online infrastructure.""",2017-11-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cd93765d6778747850,Areajugones,Álvaro Giménez,80,"Rocket League on Nintendo Switch is an amazing experience and we can carry our game wherever we want. Even though its graphics could be better when in portable mode, this game means hours and hours of entertainment.",2017-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cc93765d67787477f6,Wccftech,Dave Aubrey,80,"Rocket League is a great, exciting game, and none of that is lost on Switch, even if it is a less pretty version of the game. If you want a Rocket League experience you can take on the go, this is the perfect way.",2017-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cc93765d67787477ab,Twinfinite,Jordan Ramée,80,"Rocket League on Switch is everything that Rocket League has to offer, with added portability. Some new battle cars help differentiate this port from other versions of the game, but, honestly, Rocket League on Switch would still be fantastic without them.",2017-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cc93765d6778747764,God is a Geek,Nick Gillham,85,"Rocket League on Switch is a bit like Sloth from The Goonies, it's ugly, but it's lovable and gets the job done.",2017-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cc93765d67787477f8,Game Revolution,Paul Tamburro,80,"Rocket League is a fast, frenetic and addictive game, and playing it while on the move ensures that you won't feel compelled to put it down until your Switch's battery runs out.",2017-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cc93765d677874775b,TheSixthAxis,Stefan L,,The most important thing about Rocket League on Nintendo Switch is that it feels like Rocket League.,2017-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cc93765d6778747754,VGProfessional,Nazih Fares,85,"If you need a simple and fun game, playable with friends whether at home or online and offering an original formula, Rocket League is a perfect pick on Nintendo Switch as long as you are not nitpicky about graphics. This weird and crazy merge between two easy theme - football and driving game - is a wonderful demonstration that simple ideas, when well treated, can yield excellent games. The games will flow, with good laughs, and award all hardcore gamers who will invest time to move forward and do good deeds. It lacks a bit of content and variety in the game modes, as well as a noticeable graphical difference between all four platforms, but I do believe the developers Psyonix will fix this easily.",2017-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cb93765d6778747751,IGN Spain,Juan García,86,The same excellent game but a little bit more ugly yet more portable.,2017-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cb93765d6778747741,Nindie Spotlight,,85,"In the end Rocket League is absolutely one of my favorite games of all time and I’m thrilled to finally be able to play it on the Switch. While I’ve never enjoyed competitive multiplayer sports titles once I got the basic mechanics of the game down and had my first incredible goals and saves it hooked me completely. Playing against people better than you is often humbling but it is also instructive. So much in the game is about first understanding what is possible and then working to figure out how to do it yourself. That shot off the wall where they then boosted off to follow the ball to the goal? Someone had to think big and crazy and then practice to do it first. It’s exhilarating when you pull off great plays and in general I’d say the community of people you’ll play with and against is among the most polite, overall, I’ve ever interacted with. The great news is that Rocket League is absolutely playable and still that terrific game experience on the Nintendo Switch, I’m only sad that it isn’t quite good enough that I’d say if you have the option to play it on other platforms you won’t want or need to anymore.",2017-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cb93765d6778747717,Nintendo Life,Damien McFerran,90,"One of modern gaming's true multiplayer success stories, Rocket League is an essential addition to the Switch's striking year-one library. Analyse every screenshot and video and yes, you'll spot visual downgrades when compared to the other console editions, but what's key here is that the spirit of the game has been transferred perfectly, with the added benefit of portable play which opens up the chance to host local matches with your Switch owning mates wherever and whenever you fancy. Developer Panic Button has done an utterly fantastic job with this port, but technical wizardry aside, what really matters is that the core game is so addictive, so compelling, so enjoyable and – perhaps above all else – so deep. Don't let anyone tell you that Rocket League is simplistic or lacks longevity; the vibrant community that has grown up around Psyonix's masterpiece renders that viewpoint wholly incorrect. This is a game that rewards skilful play and perseverance, and new tactics and strategies seem to flow from each and every match you partake in. Only the occasional network niggle throws shade on this otherwise sublime release; the Switch has yet another must-have release to add to its awe-inspiring 2017 pile.",2017-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5fbc1ccb038871749d4164c6,Flickering Myth,Shaun Munro,85,"Rocket League Switch may not be the definitive version of Psyonix’s all-timer car sports game, but it just might represent the most fun and accessible way to play it. Seriously, what are you even waiting for?",2017-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cc93765d677874776a,GameSpot,Peter Brown,90,Rocket League survives its conversion to Switch with minimal wear and tear.,2017-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670d093765d677874790f,Tiny Spaceship,Greg Hart,90,"One of the tried and true methods for creating novelty lies in taking two separate things people love, and mashing them together. The results can fluctuate, and are often self-indulgent, but they always seem to tickle a certain fascination: Doctor Who in Star Trek, some alcohol in your coffee, and of course, countless Taco Bell experiments. For gamers, one need only peruse through the endless pages of Steam to see a variety of genre crossovers. Play a hero in your tower defense, shoot down hordes of enemies as you strategize in your RTS, and of course, voxel everything. However, it's rare that inspiration and execution come together as perfectly as they have in Psyonix's driving/soccer hybrid Rocket League. Overall, Rocket League nails the digital sport, creating a game where finesse, practice, and strategy coalesce into an experience that's accessible, deep, and enjoyable.",2017-03-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cf93765d67787478e1,SomHráč.sk,Daniel Palička,80,"Rocket League is a perfect addition to the sports and racing genre. Amusing gameplay with a variety of modes is complemented by a sophisticated tutorial, ideally suited to newcomers, along with the tremendous possibilities to customize your car.",2017-01-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670d393765d67787479f9,ShemWorld,Paul Shemmell,90,"As much fun as an FA Cup Final, with rocket propelled cars.",2016-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670d293765d67787479c8,Gaming Masters,Eddie Stubbington,89,"A very unique game with loads of content, paid and free",2016-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cf93765d67787478b6,Videospielkombinat,Wyzzlex,75,"Rocket League is easy to learn but hard to master. Even after dozends of hours you'll still find ways to improve your play style. Fair matchmaking, regular updates with new items, maps and gameplay changes all combine to a great gaming experience - especially with friends!",2016-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670d093765d6778747916,Gamefa,Amirhossein Dehnavi,80,Rocket League is one of the Best Multiplayer experience you can found and Psyonix Prove that the idea of Playing Soccer with Cars is absolutely amazing.,2016-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5d8670cf93765d67787478de,Rectify Gaming,Wh1plash96,90,"If you're looking for a game to relax and have fun with your friends/girlfriend/family, I would suggest Rocket League. For $19.99, you cannot go wrong with this game!",2016-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,02d44be4c21c4ce094c6151133c91482 5dfe828f239b721b0efda8d6,Kritiqal,Nate Kiernan,0,"Rise never reconciles where the line between archeology and blatant theft actually lies. Between her many firefights, Lara spends most of her time picking through garbage, opening chests, and murdering endangered species, all in the name of exploration. But as is always the case with colonialism, what Lara is after is not really answers or the objects themselves, it’s money for a new gun upgrade and a bigger bag for furs.",2017-12-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b093765d677874c1e3,GameSkinny,,90,"Rise of The Tomb Raider is a beautiful and well-made game. With a gripping story, great acting and brilliant world design, there's plenty to do and you will want more.",2017-02-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b493765d677874c58c,Suitably Bored,Charl den Dulk,80,"There are also side missions scattered throughout the different locations, but they aren't all that extraordinary, to begin with. They will have you shooting down drones, fetching supplies, exploring certain locations and bringing back items. So while the games story is lacking and acts only as window dressing for the games set pieces and Lara has no real character to speak of not to mention the lack of memorable supporting cast members in the game. I can still highly recommend the game as it is an excellent polished port and the DLC will keep you busy for hours. Thoroughly enjoyable, with a surprisingly long campaign which vastly improves on every single aspect that we got in the first game. If you haven't already, go pick it up and play it now!",2016-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b493765d677874c547,Push Square,Liam Croft,80,"Rise of the Tomb Raider is the complete package for both newcomers and series veterans. Barring some wonky gunplay, the base game is superb, with its sublime exploratory mechanics, wonderful semi-open world hubs that deliver tons of side content, and sensational graphics. Lara's Nightmare does feel like a bit of a throwaway, but Blood Ties and the Baba Yaga DLC are more than worth your time if you want to stray away from the main adventure. Lara Croft is back where she belongs, and you owe it to yourself to join the 20 year celebration and get back to some tomb raiding.",2016-10-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b493765d677874c58f,Stevivor,Leo Stevenson,95,"If you already own Rise on Xbox One or PC, there's no reason to buy it again. The new content is absolute crap and neither the additional skins, nor the included DLC warrant buying this game again. That being said, the core game remains excellent in almost every way; if you're solely a PS4 owner, now is your time to experience the next chapter in Lara's epic tail.",2016-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b093765d677874c1e7,IGN Italy,Gianluca Loggia,91,"Rise of the Tomb Raider on PS4 today is as beautiful as it was on Xbox One 12 months ago. Plus, the 20 Year Celebration Edition is plenty of contents to explore and play.",2016-10-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b593765d677874c5de,Boomstick Gaming,Boomstick Alex,90,,2016-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b393765d677874c4f4,Gamers FTW,Jack Gash,80,Rise of The Tomb Raider is a very good sequel that improves a lot of the issues present in the original but doesn't completely fix them. While definitely flawed in some areas it is undeniably fun and an incredibly strong entry in the franchise.,2016-07-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b393765d677874c4c9,et geekera,Steve Murray,80,"Your enjoyment of Rise of the Tomb Raider will be entirely tied to whether you're more interested in a game's story or its gameplay. If you're looking to be in your own interactive action movie, you're going to absolutely love ROTTR. If you want characters and story, then you should go back to Tomb Raider 2013 if you haven't already played it.",2016-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b393765d677874c50f,Sirus Gaming,,90,"To sum it all up, Rise of the Tomb Raider raises the bar higher for action-adventure games. It is graphically beautiful and cleverly written to make players feel like they are watching a movie. The gameplay is tweaked and perfected but the linearity and tutorial-packed missions can make the game easier. Nitpicking aside, this might be best action-adventure game since The Last of Us.",2016-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b093765d677874c1f6,Gamefa,Amirhossein Dehnavi,85,"Rise of the Tomb Raider is the Best in its Series. With its amazing story and Gorgeous world to explore, Rise of the Tomb Raider is a Must Play for adventures Seekers.",2016-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b493765d677874c57d,GameGrin,,75,"With an aggravating protagonist and a messy structure, Rise of the Tomb Raider does not manage to bring Lara back to her full glory. Nevertheless, this game improves a lot in comparison to the prequel, and provides with uncountable moments of thrill and awe, particularly when in terms of puzzles and architecture.",2016-02-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671af93765d677874c146,Softpedia,Andrei Dobra,90,"Rise of the Tomb Raider successfully reiterates the success of its predecessor by updating and upgrading quite a few different things, like combat, crafting, or RPG mechanics, while improving the environmental design and the general flow of the campaign. There are very few downsides, and no matter if you were a longtime fan or not, you can have plenty of intense fun with Lara's latest adventures.",2016-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b493765d677874c56d,GameSpew,Jamie Parry-Bruce,90,The thing that really stands out about Rise of the Tomb Raider is that you care about the characters at all,2016-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671ae93765d677874c0bf,SomHráč.sk,Michal Grác,95,Lara Croft proves once again that she's a real badass and even after years on a gaming market she has still plenty to say. Rise of the Tomb Raider is a beautiful action adventure game.,2016-02-04T05:00:00.000Z,False,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b493765d677874c593,G4@Syfygames,Marcus Estrada,90,The game used in this review was a digital copy supplied by Square Enix.,2016-02-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b293765d677874c486,PC Invasion,Tim McDonald,80,"A solid, lengthy, entertaining romp across both tombs and not-tombs, with a quality PC port. If you want more Tomb Raider 2013, this offers improvements on most of that game's mechanics and is unlikely to disappoint.",2016-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b093765d677874c1f0,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,90,"Rise of the Tomb Raider is a solid followup to the series' reboot, offering a nice mix of adventuring, puzzle platforming and action in a pretty-looking setting. Admittedly, it doesn't really break any new ground but it's a very polished rendition of the genre that continues the story of everyone's favorite Croft. If you're a fan of the reboot or never tried it but love the classic games in the series, Rise of the Tomb Raider is one game you'll want to climb onto.",2016-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671af93765d677874c188,Video Chums,Mary Billington,91,My time with Rise of the Tomb Raider is incredible so far.,2016-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b293765d677874c47a,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,70,A fun adventure hampered by a lack of vision,2016-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b493765d677874c54d,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,90,"It may feel familiar, but it's a warm and welcoming kind of familiar",2015-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671ae93765d677874c0c5,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,80,"'Rise of the Tomb Raider' is a slightly larger, slightly better version of the last game. The devs have played it safe in terms of adding new mechanics and content, opting for what has worked in the past. It still works, of that there is no doubt - 'Rise of the Tomb Raider' is a great game and should be played by any action fan. It could have been more, but is far better than most games of its ilk.",2015-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b393765d677874c4cf,MonsterVine,Austin Adamson,90,"Rise of the Tomb Raider is one of the strongest, most entertaining, single-player experiences of 2015.",2015-12-09T05:00:00.000Z,False,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b393765d677874c4c6,VGChartz,Evan Norris,,"While the final act bogs down in firefights, the game, for the most part, juggles physical and mental challenges successfully.",2015-11-26T05:00:00.000Z,False,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b293765d677874c48c,Twinfinite,Ed McGlone,90,"Rise of the Tomb Raider is a deeper and more polished version of its predecessor. It offers similar action-adventure thrills as its competition such as Uncharted but goes beyond that as well. Its open and explorable hub areas that are filled with optional tombs and hunting and gathering crafting options, give it more depth than other games in its genre.",2015-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b193765d677874c3b0,Gamestyle,Bradley Marsh,90,An improvement of 2013's release in every way and one of the best games of 2015.,2015-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671ae93765d677874c0b8,Screen Rant,Rob Keyes,90,A must-play action-adventure story that solidifies Lara Croft's position as one of the best video game characters ever.,2015-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b493765d677874c52c,Digital Trends,Phil Hornshaw,80,Rise of the Tomb Raider is the best blockbuster game of 2015.,2015-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b193765d677874c3a7,GameZone,Mike Splechta,0,"If you've enjoyed Crystal Dynamics' reboot, then chances are you'll love Rise of the Tomb Raider that much more. Lara's latest adventure is bigger and better in nearly every way. The settings and environments are bigger, the tombs are plentiful, the combat is exciting and Lara herself is once again brought to life thanks to Camilla Luddington's fantastic performance.",2015-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b493765d677874c544,GameSkinny,Matt Paprocki,90,"Rise of the Tomb Raider is not only essential, it's poised to be endearing snapshot of America's battle over religious freedoms.",2015-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b393765d677874c4d2,Marooners' Rock,Robert Workman,95,"The game as a whole is a wonderful experience, even surpassing the original adventure that put Lara back on the map in 2013. It's that kind of sequel that deserves your utmost appreciation – kind of like a treasure in itself.",2015-11-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b193765d677874c384,Digitally Downloaded,,90,"Rise of the Tomb Raider represented a great opportunity for the Xbox One to get a meaningful AAA exclusive that was not a first-person shooter or racing game. The action is fluid and the open world begs the player to experiment and explore. It's a sure fire sign that the people behind this new direction for Lara Croft really do know what they are doing, and the franchise is in good hands moving forwards.",2015-11-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b493765d677874c54a,The Jimquisition,Jim Sterling,85,"Thankfully, the main game itself is easily worth the price of admission. A gripping story in spite of its cliches, with an expanded serving of the gameplay that made Tomb Raider such a wild ride, Rise of the Tomb Raider is a damn fine sequel that does everything a sequel needs to do. What's more, it truly cements Lara's new adventures as a series with a solid future, and I'm excited to see where Croft and Trinity go next.",2015-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b193765d677874c3ad,Digital Spy,Liam Martin,100,"The PS4 may be way ahead of the Xbox One in terms of sales, but in Rise of the Tomb Raider, Microsoft finally has something to brag about. As a timed Xbox exclusive, PlayStation owners will be able to get their hands on the Tomb Raider sequel eventually. But the bad news is they'll have to wait a whole year, until December 2016. Over to you, Nathan Drake - you really do have a mountain to climb.",2015-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b193765d677874c3a4,Guardian,Simon Parkin,60,Lara Croft trades original ideas for popular ones in an action blockbuster that will please the crowds but leave some nostalgic for the days she actually raided tombs,2015-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b493765d677874c53b,Kill Screen,Alexander Kriss,68,By the end I questioned the very choice to play; participating in the game felt like consenting to the retraumatization of a vulnerable young person about whom I genuinely cared.,2015-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b393765d677874c4be,The Outerhaven Productions,Clinton Bowman-Christie,90,"I don't know about you, but Rise of the Tomb Raider, while not a complete masterpiece, is pretty damn close to being one in the Action-Adventure genre.",2015-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b293765d677874c3bc,EGM,Spencer Campbell,80,"Whether you're in the mood for stealth or all-out action, Rise of the Tomb Raider has got you covered, but when it comes time to put down the guns and start talking, the game screeches to a halt. Even so, it's hard to deny what a blast it is to slip into Lara's shoes once more.",2015-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b293765d677874c3b9,Shacknews,Ozzie Mejia,80,"Now that Lara Croft's origin story is out of the way, does she blossom into the hardened explorer that's made her such an icon in Rise of the Tomb Raider?",2015-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 5d8671b193765d677874c352,Gameplanet,Ben Allan,85,Rise of the Tomb Raider is a big-budget title that delivers a breathtaking adventure with all the trimmings.,2015-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,1d053e8b4a784eb2bbe1b1924419d459 61e218e69e5c48c548d6d199,TrustedReviews,Ryan Jones,90,"Football Manager 2022 packs in a number of new features such as the Data Hub, an expanded Transfer Deadline Day and new Staff Meetings which all help to improve the immersion of the life as a head coach. These new additions result in one of the best entries in the series yet, although owners of FM21 may want to hold off until next season if you want more than just an incremental upgrade.",2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 61aa8c9e063ab93b36805292,Operation Sports,Kevin Groves,,"Small meaningful improvements to nearly every aspect of the game is where you want to be as a gaming company, regardless of the genre, and Sports Interactive delivers with Football Manager 2022.",2021-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 61aa53b1a576823a1271aa79,PCMag,Matthew Buzzi,90,"No single release from an annualized franchise revolutionizes the gameplay experience, but Football Manager 2022 delivers visual and mechanical improvements in multiple areas, making it the best series entry yet.",2021-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 619bd893559010a6d7093509,Generación Xbox,Javier Gutierrez Bassols,73,"In short, a good game that fulfills what it promises, but that will fall short for those who have been achieving their dreams in past editions on computers for some time.",2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 619a730013bd439cb5ecbbe7,NaviGames,Eric Fernández,85,"FM22 will consume hundreds of hours as you try to create the perfect team and tactics. Newcomers to the series will find a simulator with hundreds of variables to master, but veterans may miss a little more innovation and depth.",2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 61979c7b62092f82c0287557,Gameblog,Alix Dulac,80,"Football Manager 2022 is no exception to the rule established by its long line: rule without sharing. This is exactly what the Sports Interactive game will do this season, as much by the absence of competition as by an impeccable mastery of its subject, reinforced by new features more likely to improve playing comfort. The Covid has certainly played, but this edition still lacks major changes to mark the occasion. When it comes to being the indisputable owner of your Steam library, football fan, you know the answer.",2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 6195796829f33769e296de94,Oyungezer Online,Oguz Erdogan,80,"Football Manager 2022 has gone from being a bit unbeatable to the convenience of being unbeatable, but it would be unfair to ignore the great improvements they have made. If you're addicted to this species, there's little chance you won't like it. If you are going to start for the first time, it is worth looking at the older versions first.",2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 61950cd804ec616771e532b6,Windows Central,Rich Edmonds,90,"Football Manager may be an annual release, but Sports Interactive continues to find ways to improve the best footy management sim out there. This is the installment to get back into the swing of things.",2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 61949ee49ce4096043b326db,Telegraph,Tom Hoggins,80,The latest in Sports Interactive's all-consuming management sim is the toughest and deepest trip to the dugout yet,2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 6193935125cfad560e85d2ac,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Rick Lane,,"It may not be a radical change, but it's still one of the best management experiences around.",2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 619225529c00fa4cf0973642,Spaziogames,Gianluca Arena,81,"Football Manager 2022 marks a slow transition to a better game, and the third and final version next year promises to be even more exciting. This is is as good as always, but the new elements are less than we would have liked.",2021-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 618f5653498fec35dc609561,GamingBolt,Shubhankar Parijat,90,"Football Manager 2022 richest, most nuanced, and most dangerously addictive iteration of Sports Interactive's yearly sim series yet.",2021-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 618d5b2240eaec202b5c0266,Atomix,Ernesto Olicón,85,"Football Manager 2022 manages to succesfully represent the complexity of soccer, but at the same time, it offers an accesible experience that anyone can enjoy. Hardcore fans will be thankful for all the additions, and newcomers will feel welcomed.",2021-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 618d3c04fd61a71c55a0764a,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,90,"Football Manager 2022 is a great take on the most popular sport of the world. It provides ways for both casual and obsessive fans to get more involved with their favorite club or almost any other team they want. The new animation system changes the experience quite a lot, both visually and tactically. Some transfer action might feel a little unreal and the game still generates new players that sometimes make little sense. But this is a solid game with a lot of options and plenty of incredible moments.",2021-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 618d21f3fd61a71c55a075dc,33bits,Euyen Esquefa Pons,90,"Football Manager 2022 is the undisputed king of sports managers. Perhaps this delivery sins of being too continuous and does not offer excessive news, but it is still an excellent game -and a franchise-.",2021-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 618d29cefd61a71c55a075f2,Geek Culture,Jake Su,88,"With some truly remarkable additions and a few missteps along the way, Football Manager 2022 continues the series’ fine form for yet another year.",2021-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 618bbaa4fd65b50cbe939b71,The Games Machine,Gabriele Barducci,90,"Football Manager 2022 is the kind of game that doesn't really need to change. Even if there's no revolution mechanics wise, many aspects show a finer attention to detail, and there are some new factors to consider. A more complete and more fun game, that every fan of the franchise is sure to enjoy.",2021-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 618b7f20b6bbe9f378799918,I Love Videogames,,95,"Football Manager continue to perfect itself year over year, managing to be a must buy for the football simulation fans every 365 days",2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 62288cd667855975e585a911,Gfinity,James Law,90,"It's a must-play, the perfect next step for existing FM fanatics, and the ideal place to start if you've never dipped your toe in the deep end of management simulations. You'll be able to get started easily and stop playing after just one more game. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to lose 6-1 to Liverpool in a failed attempt to implement a Gegenpress at Reading FC.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 6189406b61198adb693d69ed,SECTOR.sk,Matúš Štrba,85,"Football Manager 2022 si the most complex football experience ever with a lot of improvemenets, but some bugs as well.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 6188ffcf61198adb693d6982,TheSixthAxis,Aran Suddi,80,"Football Manager 2022 is a good iterative step with the improvement of the matchday engine and the addition of the data hub. The data hub especially, as well as regular staff meetings, bring the franchise another step closer to the full management experience.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 6206d7379e5c48c548d7ec2e,Eurogamer.pt,,80,"Overall there are still small aspects that fall short of expectations, just details in the grand scheme of things, the truth is that we are facing the best and latest football simulator with another year in which Sports Interactive presents its loyal fans with another huge entry into the Football Manager franchise.",2021-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 618833413e6206d63efc9a57,Wccftech,Chris Wray,95,"Football Manager 2022 is yet another improvement on the long-running series, one that brings the beautiful game to life more than ever before and recreates both the small and large moments that make the sport so engaging. The options are near limitless, and the game puts even more at your fingertips, from the Data Hub to improved staff meetings, all adding onto a revamped match engine. This is the closest Sports Interactive has come to perfection, with only small elements feeling aged and needing polishing.",2021-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 61877289c1dbdec4848dc5fb,INVEN,Seungjin Kang,86,The evolution of animation and the new match engine have redrawn the stagnant FM series.,2021-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 6184d95f49c8e5ae95dacaa9,Explosion Network,Ashley Hobley,90,Football Manager 2022 is the best in the franchise so far and makes sure that it’ll continue to sit at the top of the (small) mountain of sports management games.,2021-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 61ae9c0aae612c62fdd335ab,GGRecon,Ford James,90,"Football Manager 2021 was the best entry in the series for some time, and it’s safe to say that Football Manager 2022 continues that trend, by building upon the huge leaps it took last year. The improvements this time around aren’t quite as groundbreaking as last time because they’re a little more subtle and less on-the-nose, but they’re there nevertheless, meaning it is a brilliant time to be a Football Manager player. I just wish I didn’t play quite so much of the last instalment, because I’m not quite ready to start again after leaving behind my beloved Oxford United squad just a few weeks ago.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 61894d4f61198adb693d6a3d,XGN.nl,Bob van der Laan,90,"Football Manager 2022 brings the management experience to the next level. With the addition of the extensive transfer windows and the Data Hub, the game feels even more realistic and you want to keep playing it for as long as possible.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 6185787749c8e5ae95dacb77,Sports Gamers Online,Curtis Russell,90,"Football Manager 2022 is a strategy game that continues to improve with more in-depth features that helps you succeed on the virtual pitch. The new Data Hub brings a more profound analysis system to the game that helps you pick the best line-ups on match day. The endless hours of tinkering with my club’s tactics, transfers, squad, and staff have yielded meaningful results in my club’s progression. And I still have many hours of fun ahead of me with one of the best sports simulators.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 61842e7fc7bba1a467d21154,Gamersky,,82,"There's no big breakthrough in football manager 2022 compared to the previous generation, but some of the small fixes that have come to fruition have given players a more comfortable experience.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 61842e57c7bba1a467d21152,Game Revolution,Paul Tamburro,80,"All in all, Football Manager 2022 is another sublime sports simulation. It once again proves that you can enjoy football games without directly controlling the players. Its new additions add to an experience already brimming with depth, and the refinement of the gameplay style means that you’ll struggle not to lose yourself within Sports Interactive’s digital training ground. Its proficiency on even the oldest of hardware means there’s really no excuse not to dive in. This is Football Manager at its best, the virtual equivalent of a top-corner goal.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 618429f7c7bba1a467d2114e,PPE.pl,,85,"Football Manager 2022 is the next steps in the evolution of the best football manager simulator. It seems that the AI listens to the players and goes in the right direction, which gives us an increasingly complete product.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 618415cbc7bba1a467d210f2,Areajugones,Álvaro Hernandez,95,Football Manager gives a new blow on the table with a delivery full of novelties that do nothing but improve an experience that already borders on perfection and that each delivery is more and more demanding.,2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 618415b3c7bba1a467d210f0,Everyeye.it,Raffaello Rusconi,82,"At a superficial glance Football Manager 2022 might seem like little more than just an update: the new chapter of Sports Interactive's football management simulation is much more. That one is delivered to the annals is probably not the best Football Manager in the thirty-year history of the series, but a good episode yes.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 6184151bc7bba1a467d210ee,Metro GameCentral,Jay Jaffa,90,"Sports Interactive have done it again. The match engine roars into the modern era with significant and overdue AI tweaks, and whilst there are still some stale features the game feels deeper and easier to navigate than ever.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 61841512c7bba1a467d210eb,IGN Italy,Davide Mancini,86,"Football Manager 2022 is a chapter of consolidation, which capitalizes on last year's revolution. Sports Interactive has worked hard to improve the game engine even more, with brilliant animations and a brand new AI, which has a strong impact on certain game situations, such as pressing and occupying half spaces. The introduction of the Data Hub and small changes to the interface makes Football Manager 2022 the umpteenth excellent chapter of the series, which for the occasion also lands on Xbox Game Pass.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 6184150ec7bba1a467d210e8,Jump Dash Roll,Peter Taylor,90,"Over the years I've had a love/hate relationship with Football Manager. Some years I can't put it down, others I can barely make it through a season. Football Manager 2022 is a cracking entry in the series and has added plenty to make it feel fresh when compared to previous years, the data hub being the cream of the crop.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 61841508c7bba1a467d210e5,God is a Geek,Chris White,95,"Football Manager 2022 is about as close to the real thing as you can get, with some nice improvements that make it the ultimate experience.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 61841505c7bba1a467d210e2,PCGamesN,Jordan Forward,90,"With more tools at your disposal than ever, this is a rich, realistic management simulation that delivers thrills both on and off the pitch.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 61841503c7bba1a467d210dc,Eurogamer,Chris Tapsell,80,"Football Manager 2022 ramps up the emphasis on the modernness of today's game. It's the most accurate, most joyfully compulsive entry yet.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 61841500c7bba1a467d210d9,PC Gamer,Matt Killeen,85,The veteran playmaker is still banging them in and deserves that new contract.,2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,385e723a8854456da61b9dd9bc542513 5f0e3554d88e035744c1aaa6,But Why Tho?,Jason Flatt,95,"If you have not experienced The Messenger yet, there is no better time than now. Its unique and witty take on a tried and true genre is challenging and fun with nice replayability. Never frustrating and always asking you to improve your platforming abilities, the 2D platformer is one of the best of recent years.",2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6993765d67787987b6,Geek Culture,Jake Su,94,"An instant classic, The Messenger is one you will not want to miss.",2019-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5e6b79e5bdf729557ef44603,Pixel Arts,Danial Dehghani,90,It seems as if it is impossible to break away from this game. Don't even think about ignoring the magic of messenger!,2019-06-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6993765d67787987b4,Cubed3,Justin Prinsloo,70,"The Messenger is a unique and enjoyable 2D platformer with a strong personality and exciting gameplay, and its fine-tuned appearance on the PS4 is a welcome one. The first half of the game is worthy of unfettered praise, but the experience takes a hefty blow at the halfway point from a failed attempt at expanding the scope. This aside, it remains a lovingly conceived game and is well worth playing through on this basis, but its flaws prevent it from going down as a true classic. In light of the fact that this is the first game by Sabotage, it's fair to say that the studio's future is bright.",2019-04-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6993765d67787987bc,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Oscar Garcia Mompean,95,"A game made by people who love the medium in which they work, they have not hesitated to reflect it on the screen and that love shows. A magnificent level design, an outstanding graphic finish and a combination of retro and current gameplay make the game of Thierry Boulanger one of the best indies you will find on your PS4.",2019-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6993765d67787987b9,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,80,"The Messenger is a nostalgic bomb and a very solid action platformer. If you love Ninja Gaiden and Mega Man, and you want a new, yet friendlier experience in the genre, this is the game you’re looking for.",2019-03-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6993765d67787987ac,The Games Machine,Marco Ravetto,80,"The Messenger is a great example of ""old school platform"". It's fun to play, challenging but never frustrating, with good graphics and an excellent soundtrack.",2019-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6993765d67787987aa,Cultured Vultures,Stephen Wilds,85,The Messenger is a retro-styled old school challenge that starts off easy but will soon test any player's hidden ninja skills. This is a multi-genre homage to some real classics that manages to feel like a long lost gem.,2019-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6993765d67787987b1,GamePitt,Josh Shoup,90,"The Messenger is without a doubt a game that gamers should not pass up on. I very much enjoyed every aspect of the game from the hilarious banter between the Messenger and the shopkeeper to the platforming and the boss fights. I cannot see any one aspect of the game I did not enjoy. If this is the first game made by Sabotage Studio, then I would say that they have a bright future ahead of them in the games industry.",2019-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6993765d67787987ae,FingerGuns,Rossko Keniston,90,"After several hours of dying and dying again the game gives you reason to think it’s all over before it just isn’t, and this could throw some people off. It certainly did me, whilst it’s no bother at all to keep playing The Messenger the pacing felt a little strange in the closing moments, and there’s a fair amount of backtracking to be getting on with. Fortunately this allows you to head back to old levels that have a 16-bit remix that you wouldn’t have seen before, which makes it worthwhile all the more.",2019-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6993765d67787987a5,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,90,"Resolutely challenging without ever being unfair, frequently gut-bustingly humorous and stuffed with all manner of unexpected twists and turns, The Messenger one of the most essential platformers on PS4. It really is that simple.",2019-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6993765d67787987a7,SquareXO,Seb Hawden,95,"Just go out and buy this amazing game now. It’s brilliant, funny, well made and nostalgic. Its soundtrack is to die for, it’s gameplay simple yet technical and the whole presentation on offer deserves the highest praise. Its characters and dialogue are well written and comical, it points fun at itself, at video game culture and it’s delightful.",2019-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6993765d67787987a0,Metro GameCentral,,80,"An inspired homage to old school Ninja Gaiden games, with a clever blending of genres and near perfect retro graphics and music.",2019-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6993765d67787987a3,PSX Brasil,Francisco Maia,88,"Just as surprising as the plot twists is the entertainment provided by The Messenger's dialogues. The gameplay is great and represents an evolution of the games that it takes inspiration from, but it's the unforeseen events, in the good sense, that makes this journey fantastic.",2019-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6993765d67787987a1,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,80,"The Messenger is a rock solid action platformer that balances out its retro stylings with modern touches and brilliantly slick controls. Blasting through the lengthy story is compelling, as new story beats and abilities are thrown into the mix. It perhaps flies a little too close to the sun later on as you hunt down the final few collectibles, but by and large, it's a cloud-stepping joy. Fans of 2D action games should have a blast with this, and that's a message we're happy to pass along.",2019-03-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6893765d677879878a,The Game is a Lie,Gabriel Carli,90,"The Messenger is a game that, despite being heavily influenced by the classics, should be played by all. It has very few flaws and is good through and through. Its art direction is stunning, its soundtrack is exceptional, its level design is marvellous and its gameplay is intuitive, but it's not as innovative as it should be.",2018-12-08T05:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6893765d6778798787,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,80,"The Messenger has a unique spin that sets it apart from other games and yet, ironically, it lacks an identity of its own. As a modern Ninja Gaiden game it’s excellent, but it only maintains that for half the game. The other half is a faint-hearted attempted at a Metroidvania that never quite works. I thoroughly enjoyed eight to nine hours of my twelve-hour playthrough. The other three or four were a little more tedious than I would have liked but that shouldn’t entirely negate a brilliant platformer with plenty to offer even in a year that’s been chock full of throwback retro platformers.",2018-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6893765d6778798790,FNintendo,Pedro Mesquita,90,"The Messenger is a marvel of a game in the form of tributes to classical 8 and 16-bit series, with accompanying styles to match. With its surprisingly involving and hilarious plot, The Messenger manages to feature both plenty of action and exploration in a retro style and to grab the player's attention to its events in a way that few games of a similar style do.",2018-11-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6893765d677879878d,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,100,"The Messenger is one of the most successful contemporary takes on 80s and 90s platforming I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing. Where many games attempt to cash in on easy nostalgia plays and fall short of impressing anybody, The Messenger wholeheartedly embraces the design philosophies from the era of its inspiration and uses them as a framework for experimentation rather than a set of guidelines to be ignored as often as they're followed.",2018-11-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6893765d6778798798,Gaming Nexus,Sean Colleli,90,"Packed with clever story surprises and dynamic, richly-constructed gameplay, The Messenger is both a tribute to and affectionate pastiche of 8 and 16-bit game design, storytelling and nostalgia. It belongs in every Switch owner's eShop library.",2018-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6893765d6778798781,Bazimag,,70,"The Messenger is simple, it has near to no challenges and it's non-widespread levels make it's diverse platforming mechanics undervalued. so if you haven't experienced The Messenger yet, you didn't miss a great title.",2018-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6893765d677879877c,Pardis Game,Parham Aghakhani,100,"The Messenger is more than a mere homage to games from 80s and 90s and especially, Ninja Gaiden; because through its stunning looks, clever writing, fantastic soundtrack and amazing gameplay, it has created its own identity and turned out vastly superior to all of those titles. It's a quality game that makes you want to get back to it as fast as you can and play more. The Messenger is a must-play and no one should miss it",2018-09-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6893765d6778798761,Nintendojo,Robert Marrujo,91,The Messenger is a real accomplishment for the fledgling Sabotage Studio.,2018-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5f42a40562b431526f8e22e5,oprainfall,,90,"2018 has been a great year for retro-style exploratory platformers, as seen with Celeste and Dead Cells. The Messenger continues that trend with aplomb with smooth controls, great presentation, and plenty of challenging and exciting levels to explore. It’s much more fair than its inspirations, but you will still die a lot (my final count clocked in at well over 300 and I payed over 1000 gems). If you love classic gaming with new twists, be sure to spread the message that The Messenger is another indie keeper.",2018-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5e3f94caa575185e266f2502,Nerfeados,David Infante,,"Sabotage first game not only is a love letter to the genre, but also one of the greatest games of the year. The Messenger is a tough but fair game that charms the players with the story and it's characters. Also tries to break new ground in the genre with some of the mechanics we found in the game.",2018-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6893765d6778798776,Goomba Stomp,Ricky da Conceição,70,"The Messenger is a fascinating exercise in genre reinvention, a showcase for two radically different approaches to homage.",2018-09-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5ede6493c28b1c4114c27b0f,33bits,Jesús Díaz-Suelto Berrueco,90,"The Messenger exudes charisma and is wrapped with fantastic control and a development full of surprises, with a difficulty curve that few titles match. In the second half of the game there are somewhat uglier details that do not make the set worse but they do leave a feeling that it could have been a little better.",2018-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6893765d6778798770,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,80,"But even so, The Messenger features an understanding of design, from the 8-bit to the 16-bit to the modern era, that make it more than a throwback.",2018-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6893765d6778798784,GameLuster,Robert Scarpinito,90,"The Messenger goes beyond paying its respects to the games of the past, effectively using the time shifting as a homage to the 8- and 16-bit eras. It’s more than a gimmick, acting as both a game mechanic and a storytelling tool. The interesting narrative draws you in while the clever writing breaks the fourth wall to make you laugh. The tight controls keep you playing, despite the slight tedium of the Metroidvania segments. The Messenger toes the line between being a tribute to old-school games and being a modern game with a fresh feeling.",2018-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6893765d677879877e,NoesPaisparaFrikis,David Valero,90,"The Messenger has all the necessary elements to become the indie of the year or at least to fight it with arguments of weight. A design of outstanding levels, battles with bosses very satisfactory, plot with a lot of chicha and fun to tons. So tie your sword to your belt and jump without fear of adventure.",2018-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6893765d677879875e,Cerealkillerz,Patrice Naderi,87,"The Messenger is an almost entirely well-made Genremix, which has his issues with the difficulty in the second half, but thanks to the humour, the flawless gameplay, the lovely artwork and the score the title manages to succeed in every discipline. Jump N`Run and Indiegaming Fans can`t go around this one",2018-09-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6793765d6778798754,IGN,Mitchell Saltzman,80,"When you're fully geared up and The Messenger is hitting you with brand new stages and challenges that you haven't seen before, The Messenger is an amazing, must-play experience. Taken as a whole, it's brought down only by fetch quests that make The Messenger last several hours longer than it feels like it should.",2018-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6793765d677879874e,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,"Ninja games have been around since 8-bit classics like Ninja Gaiden, Strider, and Shadow of the Ninja. The Messenger fits right in with its tight gameplay, challenging degree of difficulty, and satisfying campaign.",2018-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6893765d6778798778,Real Game Media,Patrick Landry,91,"Sabotage created a game filled with nostalgia in a very positive way. This is one of the best game of the year so far! Every gamer who's played retro classics like Ninja Gaiden or Strider, should give this one a try.",2018-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6793765d6778798751,GameCrate,Nate Hohl,80,"The Messenger is a game that makes no effort to hide who its intended audience is, and its clever combining of two distinct gameplay genres ensures that it casts a rather wide net. Whether you're a die-hard retro gaming fan or a genre newbie eager to dive into the deep end, Sabotage's debut title is one adventure worth embarking on.",2018-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6793765d677879874b,Twinfinite,Zhiqing Wan,80,"Overall, The Messenger is a really solid game for fans of the platformer and Metroidvania genres. Had the first half of the game been a little more condensed, and the second half not been too dragged out, the game could've been near-perfect. Even so, if you have even an appreciation for retro or old-school games, you can't go wrong with The Messenger.",2018-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6793765d6778798743,Geek Culture Podcast,Dean James,95,"The Messenger is easily one of the best indie games in recent years where you can see the passion of the developer in nearly every aspect of the gameplay, complete with some unique twists along the way.",2018-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6793765d677879873e,GameSkinny,Zack Palm,90,"The Messenger leans on classic platformers from the 80s and 90s, but comes with plenty of its own tricks to make it feel like a wonderful twist with plenty of tongue-in-cheek humor.",2018-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6893765d6778798793,Everyeye.it,Andrea Fontanesi,86,"How difficult it is to make all this coexist in a single product, yet The Messenger succeeds, moreover with a maniacal attention to detail and an overall harmony ",2018-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 5d867d6893765d677879875a,VGChartz,Evan Norris,80,"Arguably the finest 2D action-adventure of 2018, a year that has seen an influx of well-crafted Metroidvanias.",2018-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,a46b0cc96e60477cb4a5a9f024589079 613cc009c3fe3874ae8286d9,But Why Tho?,Jason Flatt,80,"While an older entry in the genre, Nuclear Throne is still creative and fun and feels totally fresh in the sea of bullet hells. It has just enough to it to keep you going, though, by comparison to more robust roguelikes, it has the potential to dry up after a while if you’re not mastering it fast enough. Nonetheless, it’s well worth a dive into, especially with its appearance on Xbox Game Pass.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b193765d6778759e11,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,70,"If you’re a fan of Enter the Gungeon, roguelikes, or difficult games in general, Nuclear Throne is going to be right up your alley; we’d give this one a high recommendation.",2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b193765d6778759dda,NintendoWorldReport,Casey Gibson,95,"It runs flawlessly in both handheld and docked modes, the pixel art looks great with interesting character and enemy design, offers co-op play, and the amount of variation between each run keeps it fresh as you slam your head against the wall again and again on the way to the throne. The difficulty is absolutely harsh and is sure to turn some off, but feels completely fair, outside of the rare fake chest which can quickly destroy an otherwise promising run. However, no matter how frustrating a death can be, I constantly found myself right back into it without a second thought.",2019-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b193765d6778759dc7,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,90,Sets a new benchmark for twin-stick shooters,2016-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b193765d6778759dd1,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,76,Nuclear Throne is a thrilling rogue-like twin stick shooter that'll keep you coming back for more.,2016-02-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b193765d6778759dc4,GameSkinny,Ashley Gill,90,Nuclear Throne's nearly a perfect entry into the roguelike-like genre for anyone who's butt needs a throne to sit and ego needs a beat down.,2016-01-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b193765d6778759dd4,DarkZero,Tommy Daniels,90,I would recommend Nuclear Throne to anyone that likes video games.,2016-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b193765d6778759dcd,Kill Screen,David Shimomura,83,"""Point, click, boom"" in its most distilled form",2016-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b193765d6778759dd7,SelectButton,Marcus Jones,90,"Nuclear Throne is an addicting game, especially given its simple, yet challenging design. Each mutant feels unique in their special abilities, and the levels feel like a throwback to classic 8-bit designs. I highly recommend it, especially as those capable of overcoming the main game can look into its co-op options or the daily and weekly challenges Vlambeer throws in for fun.",2016-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b193765d6778759dc1,Push Square,Simon Fitzgerald,90,"Nuclear Throne is one of the greatest rogue-like games that we have ever played: the gunplay is very satisfying, the characters and their creative abilities are wonderfully wacky, and the entire experience has so much variety that it becomes very addictive. If you are a fan of rogue-likes or simply want an outstanding game to play, then we suggest that you let Vlambeer's latest rule over your PlayStation lands, 'cause it's definitely ruling over ours.",2016-01-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b093765d6778759d67,Hardcore Gamer,Alexander Chatziioannou,80,"Nuclear Throne is impeccably presented and tightly designed. There is enough variety in characters, upgrades and weapons to ensure that playthroughs never get repetitive and its visceral combat is a joy in itself. Its frustrating unfairness, however, holds it back and may alienate even hardcore roguelike fans. Not the heir to Isaac's throne many had hoped for then, but still the best action roguelike of 2015.",2015-12-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b093765d6778759d45,Pixel Dynamo,George Umbarger,90,"Balancing demand for careful planning and perfect execution, Nuclear Throne is a frantic funhouse of procedurally-generated carnage.",2015-12-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b093765d6778759db2,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,90,"Multi-layered in its sophistication while being drenched in aesthetic bombast and effortlessly entertaining, Nuclear Throne isn't just Vlambeer's finest work to date, it also happens to be the best twin-stick shooter since Helldivers; even in light of its relatively minor transgressions.",2015-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b093765d6778759d7c,Game Informer,Daniel Tack,75,"While the core game can be completed by a skilled player in under an hour, plenty of roguelike randomness and challenges keep you coming back",2015-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b093765d6778759d6a,IGN,Chloi Rad,90,Nuclear Throne is an enjoyably tough run-and-gun with tons of energy and variety to justify hours and hours of replays.,2015-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b093765d6778759d4b,Destructoid,Jordan Devore,80,"In the end, I have come to love and loathe Nuclear Throne. It's one of the hardest, most rewarding games I've ever played. But as satisfying as it can eventually become, I think it is far too demanding for its own good. With additional polish and balancing, this could be a masterpiece in the genre. It's not quite there yet, but it's close.",2015-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b093765d6778759d51,PC Gamer,Edwin Evans-Thirlwell,90,"A crowning achievement for Vlambeer, and one of the finest action-roguelikes ever made.",2015-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b193765d6778759dfc,The Game Fanatics,James Slack,85,"Nuclear Throne revels in its own madness as a twin-stick shooter that could easily stand shoulder to shoulder with any other in the genre. While the repetitive nature of locales does grate after a while, it's still difficult to not come back for one more game time and time again.",2015-12-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b093765d6778759d76,Metro GameCentral,David Jenkins,90,"Another perfectly constructed neo-arcade game from the makers of Luftrausers, which perfectly marries twin stick shooters with roguelike punishment.",2015-12-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b093765d6778759d82,Eurogamer,Jeffrey Matulef,100,Vlambeer's latest pocket of panicky delight is an intense arcade roguelike that rivals Spelunky and The Binding of Isaac.,2015-12-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b193765d6778759dca,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",John Walker,0,"If you're the sort who shies away from bullet hell twin-stick shooters, or finds the permadeath of roguelikes to be too punishing, I think Nuclear Throne might be the game to try. It might well ease you into those troubling waters. I tend toward those instincts too, but this is so immediately accessible, so ridiculously replayable, and so satisfying to get better at, that it transcends. And if those sorts of games are your thing and you've not already delved in during development, then flipping crikey, get this immediately. And blimey, I'm tired.",2015-12-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5d8673b093765d6778759d48,Softpedia,Andrei Dumitrescu,90,"Nuclear Throne manages to walk a fine line between challenging, with options for the player who wants to succeed in the post-apocalypse, and unfairly difficult, filled with obstacles that will induce frustration for even the most hardened fans of the rogue-like genre.",2015-12-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,a123324c4f464e06bfda6dee473a9776 5ea29e3bbdf729557ef49550,Spaziogames,Gianluca Arena,80,"Dandara Trials of Fear is the best version of the game so far, and it's absolutely free for Dandara owners. All the rest of the people should give this metroidvania a chance.",2020-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5eaa0da8bdf729557ef4a1ab,Fintendo,Ville Kovanen,90,"""Gravity is not a restriction.""",2020-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5e864ae9bdf729557ef47324,Pardis Game,Alireza Abroshan,95,"If you are a fan of Metroidvania and Platformer games, we highly recommend this title. The game offers great content for its low price, and is well worth the purchase. Of course, the game is somewhat difficult. It can get a bit challenging and tiresome, but there are cheats in the game that can reduce some of the difficulty. The art direction is also pleasing and makes your playthrough, an enjoyable one. One could consider this game to be a difficult title designed for hardcore gamers, but unlike the Souls games, the difficulty can be adjusted",2020-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5e832822bdf729557ef46c0d,COGconnected,Anthony Bacchus,83,"Regardless of your platform of choice, Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition needs to be your next game.",2020-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5e91f071bdf729557ef48269,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,80,"Initially I was warmed by the retro inspired pixel graphics and music. Dandara dares to be different and it just works. Crazy difficulty spikes made the later areas of the game quite frustrating. Regardless, I can’t deny I still had a lot of fun and the game made me look up some history which is good in my books. As I returned to replay the game I thought about the real Dandara and her struggle to fight against an incredibly difficult cause for the time. While the fight against slavery doesn’t compare to the the struggle of finishing a video game. I spent around two hours fighting the final boss before I succeeded. The lesson I guess I picked up from this is never give up no matter what. You can make it through.",2020-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5e7fb2bbbdf729557ef46451,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,90,"Dandara was a game with high qualifications, and now that it has an expansion that, in addition to new content, also gives it soul, we cannot stop recommending it. A metroidvania different in style and implementation, but just as addictive and recommended as its most notable peers in the genre.",2020-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 6052406bcfbed43e464646b3,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,70,Dandara is a metaphor of troubles in early Brazil. The developers use well known folklore and story of real life Dandara to make a nice platformer. It's a challenging game and not an easy completion.,2020-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5fdea82d8add7352830ff162,Geeks Under Grace,,45,"While others may chalk this game up to be a masterpiece, I find The Witness to be a headache—in more ways than one.",2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720893765d677874f1a4,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,90,"The Witness is an intelligent, expertly crafted puzzle game with ceaselessly satisfying gameplay. It becomes bafflingly complex, yet the free-roaming nature of the island means that you'll never be stuck for long. In addition, the way in which it communicates new elements is nothing short of masterful. All in all, Jonathan Blow's latest is an enormous triumph.",2019-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720893765d677874f175,Kinglink Reviews,,90,"t’s a pure puzzle game and is happy to be a puzzle game, though with simplistic controls, excellent environment, and well developed puzzles. It’s worth checking out even if you aren’t a major puzzle fan.",2018-09-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5dfe82fa239b721b0efda909,Kritiqal,Nate Kiernan,75,"Part of me felt I should enjoy The Witness, that solving it would be its own reward, or that I could not truly say I disliked it until I had unraveled it thoroughly. These are all ridiculous justifications for playing a game I knew early on I disliked. It is such a strong compulsion within the videogame community to compel yourself forward with critically acclaimed games that even your own opinion stops mattering as much for whether you play a game or not. It isn’t about what you think, or what other people think, it’s what you think other people will think.",2018-05-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720893765d677874f19e,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,75,"The Witness is a brainchild of Jonathan Blow, the creator of Braid. It's praised for being more of an art price than a game. That's not good. The Witness might look interesting, might have a story that we ought to figure out by ourselves, it might even be on of the best. The only thing is that it's a nice puzzle game and nothing more.",2017-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720d93765d677874f560,Games Xtreme,Anthony Preece,80,"An engaging title that will encourage you to think outside the box and look at it from some very obtuse angles. It won't take too long to complete but you won't breeze through it either. No DLC that I have heard about so far but there's enough to keep you occupied. Thought provoking, challenging and above all else entertaining in it's own way.",2017-05-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720993765d677874f298,Tiny Spaceship,Kevin Hunt,100,"There is not much to say; and in no way is that a mark against The Witness. On all accounts The Witness exceeds as a puzzle game; in a visually satisfying and perfectly challenging way it presents puzzles for the player to solve. I want to rant and rave about all the puzzles I solved, I want to convene with others and pick their brains over the challenging ones, I want to describe in vast detail the great variety of challenges The Witness presents. But all of this would do a disservice to The Witness; a truly marvelous game which, to the curious problem solver, simply must be played. I wish there were more to add but there is no story, there is no soundtrack, there is no combat, there is no antagonist, there are no upgrades, there is nothing except line puzzles. And in that regard The Witness is a perfect game.",2017-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720993765d677874f269,Gaming Masters,Zoey Hughes,95,The Witness is as devious as it is brilliant and not for the easily distracted.,2017-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720d93765d677874f583,Videospielkombinat,Wyzzlex,80,"Putting many unanswered questions aside, The Witness is one of the most interesting games of the last decade. The world is designed beautifully and with an incredible amount of hidden details. Although the riddles can become annoying at some points, you definitely should visit the mysterious island.",2017-02-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720993765d677874f292,Birth. Movies. Death.,Andrew Todd,,"Blow didn’t just meet expectations; he avoided them entirely, delivering a game that hides deceptive depth in its colourful environment.",2016-09-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720d93765d677874f557,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,85,I found The Witness to be a fascinating idea that shows an incredible sense of scope. Solving the game's myriad puzzles almost always delivers an incredible sense of satisfaction - an impressive feat when you consider just how many there are to tackle. The island is a truly interesting place to explore and the vast majority of the puzzles work incredibly well with one another and the environment to create a unique if methodical experience that I can easily recommend to fans of puzzle and exploration video games.,2016-09-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720c93765d677874f50f,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,82,The Witness is a haven for those that love puzzles being a special world for them to explore.,2016-09-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720c93765d677874f509,Gaming Nexus,Matt Mirkovich,95,"They really don't make 'em like this any more. The Witness is an amazing game that you'll love to hate for its challenge, cursing it, wondering why you made the purchase, and then something will click for you, and it'll become one of the best games you've ever played.",2016-09-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720d93765d677874f59f,Readers Gambit,Rhys Thom,75,"Even though The Witness can become a bit of a slog at times with an obscene amount of puzzles - which border or repetitive - and the ability to easily lose your bearings, it's definitely one you should at least dip your mind into, if only for an hour.",2016-09-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720993765d677874f252,DualShockers,Brennan Dyal,90,"Brennan Dyal lives in Baltimore, and actually likes it. When he's not playing games, he's disappointing his teammates on the basketball court, or going to Popeye's in disguise so they don't ask ""Weren't you just here yesterday?""",2016-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720c93765d677874f4ff,ZTGD,Ken McKown,90,"The Witness is an example of superlative game design. Carefully crafted and mentally challenging. Everyone should dive into this world, it is the perfect game for several players to sit on a couch and solve. It will make your head hurt, it will tease your brain more than any game before it, but it also delivers satisfaction in solution better than anything else before, and perhaps after it. Play this game.",2016-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720c93765d677874f4ed,Life is Xbox,Dae Jim,95,The Witness is a fantastic experience that everyone should play and love. Great looking graphics are walking hand in hand with fun and challenging puzzle gameplay.,2016-09-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720893765d677874f214,Player.One,Bob Fekete,80,"If you like puzzle games and haven't played The Witness, now's the perfect time. If you're curious at all about it, definitely give it a try. If you know you do not care for puzzle games or something as slow-paced as The Witness, be sure to steer clear for your own sake.",2016-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720c93765d677874f506,Attack of the Fanboy,William Schwartz,100,"This Xbox One version of the Witness stands shoulder to should with its PC and PlayStation 4 counterparts, delivering the same content we saw in those releases with a comparable visual fidelity.",2016-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720c93765d677874f4ea,Xbox One UK,Stacey Knowles,90,A remarkable open world puzzler that never loses faith in the intelligence of the player.,2016-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720c93765d677874f4b3,Gamestyle,Jason Scott,70,I fell in and out of love with The Witness so many times throughout my time with it that by the end I was as confused about my thoughts as I was about the plot.,2016-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720993765d677874f2aa,BaziCenter,Fardin Bagherian,90,"The Witness is a difficult yet rewarding puzzle game that will keep your mind occupied for a very long time. If you like puzzles, you'll love The Witness. But if don't like puzzles, then don't play it as it'll make you feel stupid!",2016-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720b93765d677874f4ab,games(TM),,90,Supremely well crafted and challenging,2016-02-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720c93765d677874f50c,Marooners' Rock,Robert Workman,90,"I may never figure out what's going on inside the head of Jonathan Blow – or what the deal really was with that ""piss jug"" picture he posted on Twitter – but there's no denying his savvy when it comes to game development.",2016-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720c93765d677874f4ad,CGMagazine,Jed Whitaker,50,"You'll either love or hate The Witness as it will either make you feel smart or stupid. If you don't love puzzles and deep philosophical thoughts, perhaps avoid this one.",2016-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720c93765d677874f4b5,G4@Syfygames,Jason Faulkner,40,"I really wish that I could have enjoyed The Witness in the way so many others seem to. I tried, really I did. I attempted to see what was so ""mindtwisting,"" ""transcendental,"" or how it provokes ""natural epiphanies."" I just couldn't though. All I saw were endless line puzzles which felt like endless padding, like the creation of the island itself was as far as the developer got in planning and then realized they had to have some sort of driving mechanism to justify it. The depressing thing about it all is that it's such a waste. The island is a lovely place, and its oversaturated colors give just the right touch to a world that is vaguely fantastical. If Blow had put some variety into the puzzles, preferably using the excellent environment to its fullest, and actually telling a story instead of the lazy minimalistic mess that we got, this title could have been a Myst for a new generation. Instead, it's a dull, frustrating, pointless hike through a lovely, colorful, dead place. If you're looking for the same effect on the cheap, I recommend a box of crayons, a puzzle book, and a nice coloring sheet. You can use the money you have left over to get a game worth your time.",2016-02-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720c93765d677874f4c0,The Skinny,Darren Carle,80,"The Witness is at once beautiful, intricate and alluring whilst being obtuse, unsympathetic and draining. It's not for everyone and few will see all it has to offer. It can punish as much as it rewards. Yet there is little else like it in the field of games, or indeed anywhere else, and whilst these small blemishes may prevent The Witness from being an outright classic, it remains a peerless example of videogame form.",2016-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720893765d677874f220,Kill Screen,Dan Solberg,85,"The Witness is, above all else, a designed space. And while all videogames are designed spaces in their own right, The Witness does away with the façade that it's anything but a designed space.",2016-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720a93765d677874f3f7,GamingTrend,Eric Van Allen,90,"The Witness is a profound experience, unlike any other and certainly intimidating in its refusal to give away its secrets for free. However, those with the inclination to buy-in and delve deep will find a trove of excellence, in the way it utilizes simple mechanics to convey greater themes. One of the most cohesive and intricate releases you can find, but not for the faint of heart.",2016-02-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720a93765d677874f409,Worth Playing,"Chris ""Atom"" DeAngelus",95,"The Witness is a masterpiece of game design and an early contender for one of the best titles of the year. Boiled down to the basics, it's just a series of increasingly complex puzzle-mazes, but the presentation and execution are stellar, and the sense of exploration really adds to the game. It captures just the right sense of maddening and enticing to keep you moving forward. Its high price might scare off some gamers, but those who give it a shot will find it to be a worthwhile experience.",2016-02-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720c93765d677874f4b0,MonsterVine,Austin Adamson,90,The Witness is at its best when it is teaching you its mechanics simply by exploring the world and playing the game.,2016-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720c93765d677874f53b,OnlySP,Joanna Nelius,89,"The beauty of The Witness is that the puzzles transcend language itself. They pull you through a broad range of emotions – anguish, despair, desperation – but, once you finally solve that seemingly impossible puzzle, you can raise your fists in the air, victorious, and maybe taunt the game a little bit.",2016-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720a93765d677874f403,Wccftech,Francesco De Meo,92,"The Witness is an excellent puzzle game, featuring many complex yet fair puzzles, a great atmosphere, an interesting narrative method and a lot of content. With no handholding whatsoever, The Witness certainly is not a game for everyone, but those who are up to the challenge will feel enriched once they solve most of the puzzles included in the game. After all the delays, Jonathan Blow and his crew fully delivered.",2016-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720c93765d677874f4bb,gameranx,Carlos Chism,60,"When The Witness can give the player just enough of a push, it communicates these ideas in beautiful ways. When it leaves the player to their own devices, or throws too many rules into a single area or panel, then its philosophies and ideas wind up lost in translation.",2016-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720b93765d677874f485,Gadgets 360,Akhil Arora,70,"Its insistence at not providing answers and straying away from the safety of regular rewards can be off-putting. The Witness wants to be more than a game filled with puzzles, but Blow's singular vision lets it down.",2016-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720893765d677874f217,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,90,"I never thought I'd like a puzzle game this much, and I can't believe a game that isn't a JRPG is a game of the year contender to me. Jon Blow and Thekla have really created something special here, and while it has been a very long wait (I hope that the next one doesn't take eight years to complete...), the long development time has been used to good effect. The Witness is so much more than puzzles in an open world. It is itself an enigma and puzzle, and something far greater than the sum of its individual parts.",2016-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720893765d677874f1dd,NZGamer,Keith Milburn,99,"Not so much filled with ""a-ha!"" moments. They're more like epiphanies.",2016-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720d93765d677874f571,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Richard Moss,,"The Witness is one of the most fulfilling games I've played in yonks and it accomplishes a rare feat. It's varied, playful, elegant, mysterious, challenging, and intensely focused all at the same time.",2016-02-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720d93765d677874f55a,New Game Network,Ben Thomas,83,The Witness is a challenging and eye-opening puzzle experience that has been designed with such precision that it can alter your thought process for a long time.,2016-02-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5d86720b93765d677874f446,Critical Hit,Mark Brown,80,"The Witness offers challenging, if somewhat repetitive puzzles in a world soaked with unique artistic style. If you like maze puzzles, have the patience of a Shaolin monk and are interested in an experience that can only be described as challenging, repetitive and yet meditative - this game is for you.",2016-02-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,ea1854d7e3004420ba3f0759384514c6 5fdd688d8add7352830ff0a3,Geeks Under Grace,,95,"With thoughtful design, masterful storytelling, and authentic worldbuilding, Night in the Woods is a game you'll be quoting, discussing, and exploring long after you finish playing.",2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729d93765d67787534eb,Respawning,Clarissa Witt,80,"Without giving away too much, Night in the Woods comprises of incredibly dark moments, an exploration of topics like economic depression, mental health, religion and growing up, lots of interesting and fun sides and funny moments. I feel the characters are really well developed and a lot of thought has been put into their backstories, and fleshing out their personalities. The game itself is aesthetically pleasing with a hand drawn cartoony feel and gameplay is really smooth. Where I feel the game could have improved is towards the end, where you find out what’s been going on the whole time and it all happens all very fast and at once. For me I would have liked more here either in the form of more dialogue or just an extra bit of gameplay. Overall as a small indie game I think it’s done very well.",2018-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5f2480fdd88e035744c1d0cd,Cat with Monocle,Seth Hay,90,"Night in the Woods is a powerful, story-driven game that shows that not all games need action if you have strong characters and fun mini-games. Oh and beating up a furnace with a bat is fun, too.",2018-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729d93765d67787534e0,Thumbsticks,Daniel New,100,"Poignant, sometimes sad, but also joyous and gut-wrenchingly funny, Night in the Woods is a bold, brave game that will be be recognised as an all time great.",2018-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729c93765d67787534be,PS3Blog.net,,90,"It is a solid adventure release with plenty of content to enjoy and a nice cast of characters that, thanks to their witty dialogue and strong presence, very much feel alive.",2018-03-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729c93765d6778753498,BaziCenter,احسان محمدی,80,"The moment you step in the Possum Springs, You'll fall in love with it. Setting the bar high for interactive storytelling, Night in the Woods does every other thing just right; from magical artistic design to charming music to smart dialogues. One of the best indie titles in the recent years.",2018-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729c93765d6778753475,Spaziogames,Gianluca Arena,90,"Leaving Possum Sprigns is one of the hardest things we've done in the last years of gaming: Mae Borowski and her fellow young adults have left a memorable stain in our hearts, and we're already looking forward to go visit them again. Don't miss one of the best narrative experiences ever.",2018-02-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729c93765d677875346f,Player2.net.au,Dylan Burns,,"An interactive story like nothing I’ve played, I couldn’t recommend Night in the Woods as a light experience. It is, however, quite an interesting and impactful one, and one that has kept me thinking, even as I write this review.",2018-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,False,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729c93765d677875346c,Cubed3,Drew Hurley,80,This is an adventure game the likes of which is rarely seen anymore and is completely unlike anything else on Switch.,2018-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729c93765d67787534c5,Buttons and Mash,,75,"Through its use of well-written, relatable dialogue, Night in the Woods is able to go from ridiculous shenanigans to heart-wrenching moments, while capturing the fears and insecurities of growing into adulthood.",2018-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729c93765d6778753466,VGProfessional,Nazih Fares,85,"Night in the Woods is the good kind of narrative game, full of rich and deep topic, topped with a simple gameplay and witty humour. A short experience, but a must have for those of you that never played it when launched back in early 2017.",2018-02-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729c93765d677875345f,Switch Era,Jack Olohan,80,"I must say that Night in the Woods has me intrigued and already I want to play through it again to get what I missed and spend some more time with Gregg. It's certainly a satisfying experience and if you are looking for a story driven title to play then Night in the Woods is certainly for you, even if the ending left me annoyed.",2018-02-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729c93765d6778753472,Nintendo Insider,Ryan Janes,100,"Night in the Woods is an incredible, heartfelt journey that goes above and beyond anything currently on Switch when it comes to its character development and storytelling. While the pacing might not be to everyone’s tastes, Night in the Woods is a truly unforgettable experience and one I’m sure we’ll be talking about for years to come.",2018-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729c93765d6778753469,Hobby Consolas,David Martinez,85,"Night in the Woods tells a sad story in many levels. We love the art direction and the soundtrack (specially in minigames and dream levels), but it is not a game for everyone. Gameplay falls short compared to narrative elements.",2018-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729c93765d6778753462,FingerGuns,Rossko Keniston,100,Night in the Woods and it's one of the most important experiences I've had as an enthusiast of this industry for over 30 years.,2018-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729b93765d6778753423,Fintendo,Senja Littman,100,"""Exceptionally well told story about our everyday problems.""",2018-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729b93765d677875342c,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,85,"I think the decision point with a game like Night in the Woods revolves around how much reality you want in your games. If you’re looking purely for an escape, to turn your mind off and simply enjoy yourself, Night in the Woods very much won’t be for you… at all. If, instead, you view games through the lens of entertainment that can also have something to say or to reveal to you about people who may be living very different lives than you I would absolutely say you should check it out. I don’t know that I’ve ever played a game with characters that remind me so much of my own children, some of their struggles, and how sometimes people’s traits being positives or negatives can be very heavily driven by perspective and context. I can’t think of any game I’ve played in quite some time that made me reflect on as many things as Night in the Woods has, and if you’re open to the experience I’d highly recommend it.",2018-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729b93765d6778753426,Metro GameCentral,,80,"A hugely impressive achievement in interactive storytelling, that tackles difficult subjects head-on but still manages to be life-affirming and relatable.",2018-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729c93765d6778753441,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,90,"Less of a game, and more of an interactive story with some light platforming and exploring to tie it all together, Night In The Woods is one of the most rewarding experiences you can play on Nintendo Switch. A curio better played for yourself than described by us, it's an indie title that will no doubt leave an impression with its enchanting soundtrack, disarming story and instantly identifiable character arcs. Both strange and wonderful in equal measure, few games are as easy to recommend as this.",2018-02-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729c93765d677875345a,SwitchWatch,Juan Romero,80,"A Night in the Woods is a game which requires patience and is best savoured like a good wine or meal. There is lots to explore, many strands of story to uncover, and Possom Springs is a place with characters which just draws you in. Once hooked, it doesn't let go until the credits roll. Mae is an imperfect cat with many vulnerabilities and that's why the story resonates so deep; because when you play this there is no doubt that many will have experienced some of the things in this game. Even though it is a supernatural adventure these are just characters living normal lives with everyday problems which the writers have brought to the fore with an excellent written script. I can't promise that this will be for everyone, but I can confidently say that those that are willing to give this one the time it deserves will be richly rewarded.",2018-02-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729b93765d6778753432,Hardcore Gamer,Sam Spyrison,90,"Nearly one year later, Night in the Woods remains one of the most quotable and passion-fueled indie titles in recent years.",2018-02-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729b93765d6778753411,GearNuke,Muhammad Ali Bari,85,"Night in the Woods is as charming as ever on the Nintendo Switch. The performance is a bit of a mixed bag and there can be some bugs, but all said, it is a solid port that offers a great experience whether you play it on the big screen or take it with you for some portable adventure.",2018-02-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729b93765d677875340e,NintendoWorldReport,Alexander Morningstar,90,"The story is great, the music is fine, and the game runs well in both docked and handheld mode. Night in the Woods did not really leave me with a lot of complaints. So if you're interested in trying out a well-written story that is fairly relaxing in gameplay to get through, but also want to immerse yourself in an environment along the lines of something like Oxenfree, then Night in the Woods is definitely a must-have.",2018-02-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729b93765d67787533fa,CGMagazine,Kenneth Shepard,90,"As poignant and raw as ever, Night in the Woods feels more at home on Switch than anywhere else.",2018-02-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729c93765d677875343c,TrueAchievements,Mark Delaney,80,Night in the Woods is a refreshing take on the adventure genre.,2018-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729b93765d677875342f,Windows Central,Brendan Lowry,90,"Though some of its gameplay can feel overly repetitive, Night in the Woods soundly delivers a relatable, impactful narrative that will keep players attached for the ride, from start to finish — all held together by beautiful stylized graphics.",2017-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 61f9109b9e5c48c548d769cc,NoobFeed,Javier Ulises Lopez,65,"A very particular story driven game stood out from many others during this year, is Night in the Woods worth your time and money or is it another game of the bunch?",2017-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d8672a093765d67787535e3,Cubed3,Adam Riley,80,"Night in the Woods is an expertly written story wrapped up in a 2D platform adventure blanket. Whilst not the epitome of actual gaming, it can still hold its own in the face of competition. What makes Infinite Fall's piece of entertainment so compelling, though, is definitely its charm and storytelling expertise, providing such an engrossing tale, complete with sublime audio-visual presentation, making this an essential purchase for those that love to be drawn completely into the world they are playing through.",2017-04-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d8672a193765d67787535fb,Goomba Stomp,Gabriel Cavalcanti,60,"A beautiful game with a fitting soundtrack, Night in the Woods pleases with its writing but fails in everything else with artificial choices, pacing problems, and an ending that doesn't go with the tone set in the beginning.",2017-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d8672a193765d67787535fe,GamingTrend,Sean Anthony,95,"Night in the Woods is a fantastic narrative with a beautiful artstyle, theme and plenty of small touches occupying a wonderful world full of loving characters covering a sinister story underneath.",2017-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d8672a093765d67787535de,Destructoid,Raymond Porreca,95,"All of this -- the unique pieces that make up Night in the Woods -- goes back to why it's so damn hard to define the game. There isn't an adequate term for titles that blend clunky platforming with choose-you-own-adventure friendship simulators. Nor is there a word to describe games that feature knife-fighting minigames and Guitar Hero-inspired band practices. But, again, maybe that's a big part of Night in the Woods' appeal. It's a confident outsider, and one that takes pleasure is celebrating the weird ways that everything comes together in life.",2017-03-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729f93765d67787535a2,GameSkinny,,100,"Don't let this kitten fool you, she and her friends are super tough and loyal to the core.",2017-03-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d8672a193765d67787535f8,Press Start,Seamus Mullins,90,"Featuring a quirky and charming art style and a fittingly subtle and cute soundtrack, Night in the Woods is a serious look at life and at its hardest moments in its various forms – In particular mental health and making the transition to adulthood. It's also a look at the best bits of life, deep and meaningful relationships and connections, edgy clothes, and of course terrible puns. It's a tight knit package with more depth than I ever could have imagined going in, and well worth the price of admission.",2017-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d8672a093765d67787535e1,Sirus Gaming,,90,"All I can confirm with absolution is that I loved it and it's an experience I will take on again. I will read theories and I will understand the certain mental issues discussed. I will listen to the game's soundtrack because the music is beautiful; it's jazzy and relaxing. I will, also, most probably download wallpaper for my phone because I can guarantee, it has too much heart and soul to not be forgotten.",2017-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729f93765d67787535ba,Zoomg,Afshin Piroozi,85,"Night in the Woods has a great and deep story but in terms of gameplay, doesn't have anything new or creative but the story always make you want to finish the game.",2017-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d8672a093765d67787535c6,Guardian,Kat Brewster,100,"This brilliant patchwork of storytelling, vandalism and melancholic reminiscences at the local mall is set to go down as a millennial classic",2017-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729f93765d67787535ac,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,80,"Night in the Woods may be a pastiche of influences, but as far as video games go, there's really nothing else like it, and there's a lot to be learned from spending a dozen days in Mae's life—about her and her friends, about yourself, about America and towns forgotten by time.",2017-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d8672a293765d677875360d,Gamefa,Hossein Sadri,45,"As a gamer, I care about ""how to say"" more than ""what to say"". Night in the Woods has a great story but doesn't know how to narrate it. So all we have is a boring adventure game that makes you fall asleep.",2017-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d8672a093765d67787535d1,IGN Spain,Carlos G. Gurpegui,90,"Night in the Woods is an universal game about the fear of becoming and adult. A fear to struggle with politcs, money and family. A fear to lose your beloved ones and yourself. A fear to life itself. But it's also a survival guide to life and adultness and one of the best written videogames of the last few months.",2017-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 5d86729f93765d67787535b2,COGconnected,Stephan Adamus,95,"The Samurai Jack-like graphics seem cutesy, but Night in the Woods earns a master class in tone.",2017-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,bfba5c4bab344751b8ab159a48555209 60980a18a321e63347095444,GameBlast,Tiago Herrmann,95,"Outer Wilds is an immersive space exploration experience that oozes originality. Its vibrant world design works as a great puzzle full of beauty and charm that always aims to stimulate the player's curiosity, while transmitting the fear of the new and the inhospitable. Even with occasional failures, here we have an experience marked by creative excellence that exposes the true concept of freedom in electronic games.",2021-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5eff96b0d88e035744c19670,Forever Classic Games,Zach Snyder,87.6,"Outer Wilds is a great piece of work, one absolutely deserving of titles and high praise.",2020-01-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5dd692d366e2226fc006400a,Jump Dash Roll,Jon Peltz,80,"Outer Wilds is a meditative, slow, but ultimately rewarding sci-fi extravaganza that everyone looking for an adventure should play — but be prepared for some frustration and repetition.",2019-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5dc153277f2bb94cfe4bdc8f,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,70,"This is a game that presents itself in a unique way, and trusts you to put together its compelling mystery without assistance",2019-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5db863acc55ae12d47d2b06f,COGconnected,Isaac Monterose,76,"In the end, Outer Wilds is all about exploring a mysterious solar system and finding out its secrets. I had a fun time flying around in space and it’s good for the gaming industry as a whole to have an adventure game like this that’s about exploring a world without having to shoot or fight enemies. However, Outer Wilds doesn’t do a great job at guiding players. Instead, you are left aimlessly exploring until you figure out what to do next.",2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5db2209c64f5787ec013453e,Critical Hit,Brad Lang,90,"Outer Wilds is a monumental success in video game design and storytelling and should be experienced by anyone who sees the value in immersive, interactive storytelling despite its graphical hitches on PS4",2019-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5de6821ead4f81777e1f422c,Jack of All Controllers,Meghan Hughes,80,"Though occasionally frustrating, Outer Wilds presents a unique experience to explore a world with few limitations.",2019-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5dae1f4628533f39aa681493,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,90,"Outer Wilds is a furiously imaginative work that elevates storytelling and player discovery to a whole new level. Though less than inspired puzzles and some technical issues threaten to take the sheen off the experience, Outer Wilds nonetheless sits in a class all its own on PS4.",2019-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5da9ec865600ae62dfe102c9,Metro GameCentral,,80,"A fantastically imaginative, time-bending puzzle adventure that makes full use of one of the most enjoyably interactive game worlds in a long time.",2019-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5da627ba9138a878fb7f807c,Kotaku,Maddy Myers,,"Outer Wilds is not a power fantasy. It is a game about discovering how little power you have, and how maybe that isn’t as scary as you might initially have thought. The galaxy is huge, but you can still make your mark on a small part of it.",2019-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7b24,GameMAG,,80,"Outer Wilds is a very pleasant and unexpected surprise created especially for fans of the adventure genre. Interesting exploration, good puzzles and nice presentation can drag you in a couple of dozen hours.",2019-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7b2a,TheSixthAxis,Thomas Hughes,90,"At its core, Outer Wilds is a game about exploration, knowledge and experimentation. It's the sum of all those parts and more, perfectly blending them together to create one of the most fascinating games of this generation. Outer Wilds proves a micro - as opposed to a macro - take on space exploration works just as well, if not better.",2019-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7b28,Polygon,Colin Campbell,,"I encounter other space explorers of my own kind. They are bizarre, likable clue-givers who provide moments of comic relief. I perpetrate no violence in this game. I am never required to fire a laser gun or grapple with enemies. (How few are the games, set in space, that absent themselves from combat.) Yet, the worlds I visit can be hostile, releasing their secrets with the greatest reluctance.",2019-07-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7afc,Geeks Under Grace,Joe Morgan,65,"Outer Wilds is a big, beautiful game spanning an entire solar system that celebrates discovery while, at the same time, slaps you in the mouth for getting too curious.",2019-07-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7b0a,Gameblog,Thomas Pillon,90,"Outer Wilds is simply a wonderful and brilliant space exploration adventure. Inside an hand-crafted solar system, the game is an ode to adventure and curiosity where you journey through space, trying to understand the stakes of a quantic situation.",2019-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7b25,Bloody Disgusting,Andrew King,80,"Complaining about Outer Wilds inscrutability is a little like criticizing Rome because you don’t know which sights to see. Do a measly Google search. Mobius Digital has, at times, erred on the side of giving players too little information. But, as a result, they have created a world that casts you as Isaac Newton. They are eagerly waiting for you to discover its gravity.",2019-07-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7b04,Screen Rant,Corey Hoffmeyer,90,Outer Wilds is a time-bending thrill ride that never ceases to amaze.,2019-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7b0c,Merlin'in Kazanı,Furkan Güler,88,Outer Wilds is ver unique adventure game. Also fundemental mechanics are very fun.,2019-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7b02,USgamer,Jake Green,100,"Outer Wilds is easily my game of the year thus far, and continues to move up the list of my personal favorite games of all time. It's an experience I genuinely cannot stop thinking about, managing to encompass everything I love about the adventure gaming genre and the smart sci-fi musings of my all-time favorite authors. The few negatives brought on by the time loop at the game's core are universally outweighed by the pioneering spirit cultivated throughout. I urge you to seek out Outer Wilds if you can, if only to try out what is surely one of the greatest adventure games ever created.",2019-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7b00,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,80,"Outer Wilds is good-looking and quite unique in its subgenre, and there's a compelling, intriguing mystery to solve that will keep you guessing as you progress across the galaxy",2019-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7b08,TechRaptor,Richard Costa,90,"Outer Wilds is a triumphant first-person exploration adventure with innovative (quantum) physics puzzles. More than that, it's a microcosm in itself that pleads to be explored and untangled in its minutiae.",2019-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7afa,Worth Playing,"Chris ""Atom"" DeAngelus",85,"Outer Wilds is a genuinely delightful experience with a lot of bright points. It somehow manages to take the idea of a game about repeatedly dying in terrible ways and makes it enjoyable, relaxing and enthusiastic. It won't be a game for everyone due to its self-guided nature and its focus on puzzling things out for yourself, but it's exactly the game it needs to be. If you long for the space travel that No Man's Sky couldn't provide, give Outer Wilds a shot. It might not have a billion worlds, but each one is worth a visit.",2019-06-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7b06,Areajugones,Víctor Rodríguez,92,"Outer Wilds is one of the greatest surprises we have received. A game that mixes exploration with a Groundhog Day-like scheme and a charismatic narrative to give, as a result, something truly unique. A hidden gem that everyone should try.",2019-06-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7ac0,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,100,This is a rare adventure game in which the journey is actually more of a reward than the destination.,2019-06-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7ab4,GameSpot,Alessandro Barbosa,90,Outer Wilds is a poignant space explorer with an emotionally engrossing tale set across a condensed but wildly surprising solar system.,2019-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7ab6,Wccftech,Nathan Birch,70,"Outer Wilds gets most of the ""big picture"" stuff right. It boasts a solid structure, wonderfully imaginative planets, and an involving slow-burn mystery. Unfortunately, clunky controls, a few irritating design choices, and a multitude of other little issues bring the game back down to earth. If you value originality over execution, Outer Wilds is worth the ride, but expect some turbulence.",2019-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7abc,Player.One,Kenneth Araullo,100,"If I ever find myself in my own closed time-loop, I’d wish for me to play the Outer Wilds, but with the added bonus of forgetting about it, just so I can experience it all over again. It’s that good, and the first true title that I could say is a 'must-play' for 2019. ",2019-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7aab,Spaziogames,,85,"Outer Wilds viscerally fascinates mysteries and sci-fi fans, owning a huge potential expressed thanks to a heavy dose of creativity applied to gaming and top quality writing",2019-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7ac5,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,Each new discovery or observation brings with it a real sense of joy and wonder and the pleasing notion that you’re the first person to behold each particular oddity. ,2019-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7ab8,Game Informer,Javy Gwaltney,78,"Outer Wilds offers an incredible world filled with memorable moments, but the experience is hamstrung by poorly implemented puzzles and wonky systems",2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7ab1,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,60,"Enjoying Outer Wilds depends on your willingness to read guides and discuss the game online. Otherwise, you'll probably feel like you're regularly hitting your head on a brick wall as you try to make just an inch of progress.",2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867ffe93765d67787a7a53,IGN Italy,Davide Mancini,87,"Outer Wild is a brilliant Sundance Sci-Fi experience, with a perfect balance between space exploration, mystery solving and storytelling. The solar system designed by Mobius Digital is an outstanding playground, full of odd surprises and unique events. Above all, is a place worth to explore and it's perfectly integrated into the time loop structure of the game. If you love to feel a genuine sense of discovery and adventure, it's definitely your game.",2019-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7abe,Twinfinite,Chris Jecks,80,"If you’re looking for a breath of fresh air and fancy venturing out into space for a laid back exploration and a damned good time, Outer Wilds should be your first port of call.",2019-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867ffe93765d67787a7a90,Eurogamer,Edwin Evans-Thirlwell,80,"There's a twofold joy to Outer Wilds - the thrill of discovery itself, as you slowly decipher the variables that swirl around each not-so-distant world, and of seeing that thrill reflected in a phrase scribbled centuries ago by some castaway alien boffin.",2019-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867ffe93765d67787a7a80,IGN,Mike Epstein,84,Exploring the uncharted worlds of Outer Wilds feels like a true adventure in ways most games never achieve.,2019-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867fff93765d67787a7af8,SomosXbox,,88,"Outer Wilds is one of the biggest surprises of the year, without any doubt. An easy adventure to recommend for its ingenious proposal and pleasant ambience, but it may be that few get to devote the necessary effort to understand the operation of its narrative and gameplay.",2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867ffe93765d67787a7a96,Game Revolution,Jason Faulkner,90,"As someone who loves adventure and puzzle games, Outer Wilds was a match made in heaven. ",2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867ffe93765d67787a7a69,GamingTrend,Lawrence Le,85,A tale straight from our childhood tree forts—Outer Wilds will reawaken the passion for exploration that you thought you lost.,2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867ffe93765d67787a7a5e,COGconnected,Ricky Knight,91,"There’s so much to talk about that most of it is truly best left unsaid, as your path to these discoveries will be very much your own. I hope bigger games take some of Outer Wilds’ design lessons to heart. There’s nothing quite like it right now and there should be. ",2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 5d867ffe93765d67787a7a51,Destructoid,Josh Tolentino,90,"Outer Wilds proves there's still a sense of genuine adventure to be gained from games that commit to a set, fixed structure and design, rather than the kind of sprawling, endless expanses many contemporary titles set out to become. Playing it brought to mind my favorite bits of Dr. Seuss' Oh, The Places You'll Go...except with more of the sun exploding. ",2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,5a1f3f34df1f4c21850b997aa08da19e 6105a372225de4b94d2931b5,PPE.pl,Patryk Dzięglewicz,75,"The three additions collected together to the poop are a solid expansion of the Frostpunk universe. Only the price for each of them can stop the desire to buy, but new players in the topic is offered a complete edition of the game easier to swallow for the wallet.",2021-07-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 610043f2fa0af179cc4a22d9,NoobFeed,Sarwar Ron,90,Frostpunk is a great addition to the genre and console players might want to finally know what all the fuzz was about.,2021-07-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 60ffa584fa0af179cc4a218e,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,100,"Frostpunk is one of the best strategy videogames of not only the recent years but maybe all times and now that the whole package is on consoles, it is a great time to experience this hellish ice storm.",2021-07-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5ed403c0c28b1c4114c2711f,Cubed3,Josh Di Falco,90,"Frostpunk is quite simply one of the best city-building experiences on the PlayStation 4 with a highly detailed narrative written for four huge campaigns. The sadness in there only being four campaigns is a true testament to the team at 11 Bit Studios, as they have crafted such a memorable experience, with gut-wrenching decisions at every turn. The savagery of the game can have long-lasting effects that can carry into the subsequent play-throughs, as the memories of what arose from making previous decisions can sway future decisions down other pathways. For those who wish to experience a more laid-back 'Sim City' like experience, then this title may not be the right title to jump into. However after experiencing this, it will be easy to feel anxious to see whatever the team behind it has in store next.",2020-05-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5e00e3a271f25c74e7325f8f,SomHráč.sk,Martin Bago,75,"Frostpunk isn't for everyone, but if you're into hardcore strategy games, there's no reason you won't love the console version as well. The novel setting coupled with the interesting game mechanics will keep you entertained for quite a while.",2019-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5dc56f0f3496c41f3bb5c1e7,Thumb Culture,Kevin Miller,100,"Frostpunk is in a word awesome, it’s beautifully crafted, enticingly simple and wholly captivating. Words truly do not do the magnificence justice, buy it, play it, love it. Many hours are going to be lost, my children’s names will fade from my mind as I plan my next move. Frostpunk is a city-building game fan’s delight. 11 Bit Studios need to go out and have one hell of a celebration unless that hell freezes over of course. Frostpunk romps it’s way to an easy Thumb Culture Platinum award.",2019-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5db9e2b5c55ae12d47d2b362,COGconnected,Stephanie Sung,86,"Frostpunk is, without a doubt, not an easy game and requires extensive strategizing and multiple playthroughs to succeed.",2019-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5e751778bdf729557ef45562,Pixel Arts,Amirhossein Dehnavi,90,"The console version of the Frostpunk game has no shortage of its own PC versions, bringing the same complete package to the consoles with great elegance. The new interface, along with the technical achievement and full content at a fair price, even encourages those who have experienced gaming on PCs to experience gaming on the console.",2019-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5db2d95664f5787ec0134677,Spaziogames,,80,"Frostpunk on consoles is as good as the PC version, and this definitely is a great news for everyone who loves strategy and survival games. Just don't expect it to be a regular city builder.",2019-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5dad49fa55d472465cea0799,VGChartz,Jacob James,80,Frostpunk: Console Edition is a brutal game where every choice comes at a price.,2019-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5db206e264f5787ec01344a3,Rapid Reviews UK,Chuck Osborn,90,"Being in charge of a virtual city (and, I imagine, a real city) can be stressful, but rewarding. Take Cities: Skylines for example; there’s the pressure of keeping people happy, but the fun of constructing your own city and seeing it thrive. Now, add being situated in a frozen wasteland where people need warmth and food to survive. The pressure is significantly heightened, and this is what Frostpunk is all about.",2019-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5debd714ad4f81777e1f4ff3,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,80,"The slower pacing and somewhat lacking early tutorials give Frostpunk a somewhat high barrier of entry. Do not go in thinking you will be successful right off of the bat. This is a challenging game with some uneven difficulty spikes that can feel punishing and even unfair at times, but the capability to rebound is almost always there, so long as you respond quickly and decisively. Frostpunk will not be for everyone, but fans of survival or city-building games really owe it to themselves to give this one a try now that it has made its way from PC to console.",2019-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5da6ae9b402e852c8ae72682,Screen Rant,Connor Trinske,90,"Despite its graphical compromises, Frostpunk: Console Edition is an excellent way to experience one of the best games of last year.",2019-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5da5a64039414c46a805c984,BaziCenter,,90,"The console version of Frostpunk is a unique experience not only for strategy fans but for anyone who is looking for something new and different. In Frustponk, you are not creating an empire or fighting your enemies like many other strategy games, you actually trying to survive against nature’s wrath.",2019-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5fc3e052038871749d416d24,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,94,"Frostpunk is one of the best strategy games released in 2019 thus far. Console version of the game is nice, controls are properly implemented, easy to learn, but controling what's going on on the map with a game pad is difficult. The game plays great and looks amazing, but is missing keyboard and mouse controls, which is possible, but not implemented.",2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5e2274c14a8a3b376f438a45,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,90,"Frostpunk is like catching a city builder, like Maxis's famous Sim City but where our moral decisions can leave a trail of corpses along the way and ultimately fail means our end, or the end of the entire city. It is simply brilliant how moral decisions have been implemented with such great consequences in an almost innocent type of genre such as construction and city management, but 11 bit Studios has managed to do so, and in a very satisfactory way. Highly recommended.",2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5da0c599d8b6c40a825a8a6f,PSX Brasil,Francisco Maia,94,"Whether it's the setting and mature themes presented or the diverse and complex gameplay mechanics, Frostpunk sets an example on how strategy games should be. The immersion is so deep that it is difficult to realize the lost (but well invested) hours. It is a game that deserves your attention and it's absolutely worth of your time.",2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5da0107ef8aa4272152024e0,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,90,"Frostpunk: Console Edition is a brutal yet highly satisfying survival city management game. At times, you'll agonize over your choices, heck, I couldn't get one in particular out of my mind, even after turning the game off. The console version feels excellent to play thanks to the highly thoughtful control mechanics that make use of every possible button efficiently. Be warned, opening the Xbox guide menu does not automatically pause the game.",2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5da08ea5f8aa42721520251a,GamePro,Manuel Fritsch,89,"Morally rousing mix of strategy and survival, which convinces with clever comfort functions and good menu navigation even on console.",2019-10-10T22:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5db6690e060dea68363a1a2e,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,90," If you’re like me and missed this on PC don’t remain out in the cold, come in and see why it’s so good.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d9f9a8df8aa427215202454,PlayStation LifeStyle,Jarrett Green,90,"To say Frostpunk is fun would be like saying watching The Road is fun. It's engaging, challenging, inventive and unique. It cleverly re-purposes old genre tropes, and embraces the rigors of micromanaging dire people in a dark time with such earnest that it's hard not to get charmed into hours of sadistic yet satisfying struggle.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d9f63960c619143026ad9d3,TrueAchievements,,80,"Frostpunk can be overhelming and would benefit from a longer tutorial, so it’s understandable if those new to the genre find it too tricky. But a well-conceived narrative and premise makes it worth picking up whether you’re new to the genre, or have years of city-building experience behind you.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d9f62090c619143026ad9c9,Metro GameCentral,,90,Becoming one of the best city builders on consoles is the least of Frostpunk's achievements in this thought-provoking parable about the true cost of being in charge.,2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d9f5f930c619143026ad98f,Windows Central,Jez Corden,90,This is a staggering achievement that strategy game fans shouldn't miss out on.,2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d9f5f670c619143026ad98c,Attack of the Fanboy,Brandon Adams,90,"If you have yet to play Frostpunk and enjoy city-builders you should absolutely give the console edition a look. It's a worthy port of a phenomenal game, and I hope to see more games brought over from PC given this sort of love and attention in the future.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d9f06d20c619143026ad8ff,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,90,"Without skipping a beat from the original PC game, Frostpunk's console port is a slick and efficient strategy game of misery and compromise in the coldest apocalypse. You could say it's the cold standard in console strategy.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d9ee2b00c619143026ad8ea,Gamers Heroes,,80,"Frostpunk is not for the faint of heart. However, if you think you can handle the stressful job of being a leader, you can easily lose a couple of nights to the game.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d9ee0210c619143026ad8e7,God is a Geek,Chris Hyde,90,Frostpunk Console Edition is the happiest I've been staring despair in the face. A fantastic city-builder where you really care about the people you're trying to save.,2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d9ee01c0c619143026ad8e4,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,90,"A stellar societal strategy game with a dark, moralistic centre, Frostpunk is a rare genre effort where your actions linger with you long after your time with it has finished. This is tactical, though well-meaning nihilism at its best, and is an easy recommendation to those who want their grey matter tested as much as their heart.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d9edf1c0c619143026ad8e1,Push Square,John Cal McCormick,80,"At its best, Frostpunk provides a tense, nail-biting experience like few others in the genre. It's not about building an empire, or creating a beautiful cityscape, but simply doing what you need to do to guide your people through what at first seems like insurmountable adversity. There's a few niggling issues, but the feeling you get from surviving the campaign is one of utter, unbridled joy, and it's that feeling more than any other why we have absolutely no qualms about recommending Frostpunk to you.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d867c2693765d677878f445,The Digital Fix,Lloyd Coombes,90,Frostpunk is bleak. Really bleak.,2019-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d867c2693765d677878f447,Player2.net.au,Glenn Gugliotti,,"If you are into these non-combat/city building types of strategy games, I highly highly highly recommend Frostpunk. The gameplay is very engaging, the sound is amazing and the game is just stunning to look at. Just so you know, expect your people to die, because they will. So, so many of them will die.",2018-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d867c2693765d677878f44e,Daily Mirror,James Ide,80,"I thought I'd pretty much seen everything in the strategy gene and I'm delighted to say Frostpunk while hard and unforgiving is rewarding and a breathe of fresh frozen air to of the strategy genre, with and great story. Underneath the cold harsh tone, difficulty, and slightly tricky interface lie the warm beating heart of a strong and surprisingly deep game.",2018-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d867c2693765d677878f442,Gamefa,Mohammad Aria Moghaddam,85,"Another amazing game from developers of This War of Mine. Beautiful story, challenging decisions, unique art style, variant gameplay mechanics and deep survival elements, made Frostpunk one of the best survival game of this generation and a must-have game for fans of deep dark challenging survival games. Don't miss it!",2018-06-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d867c2593765d677878f431,Pardis Game,Shahab Zareei,90,"Frostpunk is both a fresh and intense experience in its genre. It is both a competent city-builder and an engaiging survivor game. Its beautiful art and music go very well with its settings and story. Your choices matter and each has its consequences, and pitch your senses of morality and reason against each other. The gameplay is challenging and fun by itself, yet new challenges are presented throughout the game to keep things fresh. The only downside is that these challenges lose their element of surprise after the first playthrough.",2018-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d867c2593765d677878f42b,Critical Hit,Alessandro Barbosa,90,"Frostpunk is an ingenious blend of city building systems and morally ambiguous decision making. Its mechanics are streamlined enough to be easy to grasp, but it's tension and demanding nature make it an apocalyptic experience you shouldn't skip.",2018-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d867c2593765d677878f422,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,90,"With dozens of different selections for technology research, an interesting and almost living personality to your city, and heaps of frozen trouble, FrostPunk will challenge every fiber of your strategic being and it. is. glorious. I am not entirely sure I can adequately define the addictive brutality found in FrostPunk as it is genius in its drive to freeze you out. FrostPunk is worth your time on every level … the visceral struggle of a lost people working their way through the frozen tundra is incredibly relatable and it is terrifying.",2018-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d867c2693765d677878f45f,Spiel Times,Ishan Dey,90,"Frostpunk is extremely harsh with its dramatically dismal atmosphere, but its steampunk theme is aesthetically alluring and somewhat helps alleviate that.",2018-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d867c2593765d677878f420,GBAtemp,,86,"It's just an amazing experience. Unfortunately, you're going to have to take my word for it. The screens don't do it justice. The reviews and gameplay doesn't do it justice. Actually playing it yourself gives a sort of constant concern for your inhabitants, which makes the tough decisions really nailbitingly hard ones.",2018-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d867c2693765d677878f454,PowerUp!,James Wood,90,The impact Frostpunk can have on the player is truly remarkable.,2018-05-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5eea6286d88e035744c17d89,33bits,Sancho Canela,90,"Transistor is a short game, but intense and very fun. Its playable proposal hooks and its duration is just so that it does not get heavy, although if your combat system catches you (which is very easy to happen) you will be wanting much more. The narrative is very good and is perfectly integrated into the development of the game, sometimes very evident and other times very subtle. It is an excellent game with few buts and really hard not to recommend. It compensates for its short duration with the intensity and quality of its hours.",2019-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efb93765d677873dfed,FNintendo,Pedro Mesquita,90,"Transistor is easily one of the finest works being made available in the Nintendo Switch catalogue. Fans of action games and of turn-based combat games will be delighted at this work, which will keep players very well entertained for a long time thanks to its long-lasting lifespan and to its fantastic soundtrack.",2018-11-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efc93765d677873e049,Nintendo Times,Jay Kittelson,85,"With excellent music, beautifully drawn levels, and a story that jerks at the heartstrings, Transistor is a great game that will surely leave you satisfied and wanting to play through it a second time.",2018-11-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efb93765d677873dfc1,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,90,"Between the somewhat different way that its story and details reveal themselves, the terrific music and visuals, and the custom-catered abilities you’ll use in challenging combat Transistor is a satisfying cyberpunk romp. No matter how powerful you may feel the Process continues to send new enemies and scenarios at you so you’ll need to experiment and adapt, keeping everything engaging throughout. While the story feels like it’s over a bit too soon it’s a satisfying ride and if you want even more challenging combat you then always have the Sandbox and New Game + to indulge in.",2018-11-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5f4299f462b431526f8e22a9,oprainfall,,90,"Transistor, from start to finish, is immersive, charming, emotional, imaginative, the list goes on. This is a true gem, not to be missed. The one real regret is that it had to end eventually. I knew this, but so badly did I want it to last just a little longer. Just one more encounter. One more conversation. One more touching moment. Just one more, just a little longer. As an experience, it would be impossible to forget. Emotionally, few games have left such a lingering impact. It has so much to share and will make your imagination run satisfyingly wild. It pains me to judge this game professionally, giving it a 4.5 (closer to 4.8) instead of the 5 that I so wish to give it. I genuinely want to forget its few tiny flaws; this is how much I love this game. It may not be flawless, but that doesn’t take away from its sheer magnificence. Transistor is an absolute masterpiece.",2018-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efc93765d677873e050,GameSpace,William Gallon,80,"While there doesn't seem to be anything new to draw players in, Transistor has always had a goal of replayability to begin with. Owning it on a Switch lets you play it both at home and on the go, rather than needing two versions of the game to do so. Performance was great on both, and I spent a large amount of time playing through without even realizing it. The game also does not have a Switch markup as many others do, so this is definitely worth a pick up if you haven't already got yourself sick of the game on another console.",2018-10-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efc93765d677873e04d,NintendoWorldReport,Adam Abou-Nasr,90,"But it's so damn short. Red's epic lasts just a few hours. New Game + promises to carry over my progress and beef up the Process accordingly, and the Sandbox still hides challenges, so there's replayability here. Still, I want more time with Red and her endearing sword. Transistor is too good to end so soon.",2018-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efc93765d677873e041,Nintendo Enthusiast,Chris Hinton,85,"Supergiant has made it clear that stories are important to them. Players seeking a game with strategic combat and simply a great, unique story need not look any further than Transistor.",2018-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efb93765d677873dff8,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,90,"Supergiant Games outdid itself with Transistor, providing an engaging ARPG experience that managed to improve upon its predecessor in many ways while adding in distinct new elements that help to define its identity. It's another welcome addition to the Switch library, and is the epitome of a modern RPG classic, with its fusion of cyberpunk elements, unconventional storytelling, and dynamic gameplay make for a game that you won't want to miss out on. We'd give Transistor a high recommendation to anybody looking for another great RPG for their Switch, or for someone who just wants to hear a good story.",2018-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866eff93765d677873e29e,Pixel Dynamo,Ewan Wilson,78,"Like Blade Runner, Transistor may need a Director's Cut to achieve its full potential",2015-10-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efc93765d677873e073,Bit Cultures,,87,"Overall, despite my criticisms, Transistor is a game that is definitely worth your time. If you're a person who loves an interesting story, amazing soundtrack, beautiful visuals, and cheap games (it's only $20 on Steam) then there is no reason why you shouldn't be playing this. After you beat it, you could even have some more fun and join the long and vast discussions about the game's story on Reddit and YouTube, to name a few places. Or not, your choice!",2015-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866f0093765d677873e30e,The Game Fanatics,James Wynne,92,"There's not a single area in which Transistor doesn't shine beautifully. It is objectively short and very linear which many will see as a negative, but it really works to make a tight package in Transistor's case.",2014-12-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efd93765d677873e114,Kritiqal,Nate Kiernan,,Transistor left me floored.,2014-07-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866eff93765d677873e24a,Cubed3,Az Elias,60,"Despite following in Bastion's footsteps, Transistor doesn't quite manage to deliver as compelling and memorable an experience, even though it has clearly been crafted with such heartfelt intent. Whilst the premise is full of mystery and intrigue, during the course of the short story it never really draws players in as it would have many people believe after its promising start. A case of style over substance, but still a game that deserves the attention of those after something original and rather beautiful - only wait till it goes on sale first.",2014-07-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866f0093765d677873e2d0,Next Gen Base,Ben Ward,80,"Transistor is a worthy follow up to one of the most revered indie games of the last generation. Supergiant have taken a formula that works really well and applied a truly gorgeous art direction to it, with an incredibly deep combat system to boot. It's a game that is well worth your time, and with the big AAA game drought heading our way over summer, it's a perfect title to sink your teeth into for a few hours and just let it wash over you.",2014-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efd93765d677873e14d,Game Debate,James Darrall,90,"Transistor is a beautiful, absorbing and well thought out game that encourages you to get creative with its system and carve out your own approach to defeating your opponents. Want superb aesthetics, compelling backstory and tactically engaging gameplay? Look no further.",2014-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866eff93765d677873e282,Gaming Nexus,Randy Kalista,90,"Transistor is one of my favorite games of the past year, easy. Without being weird and unrecognizable as a video game, Transistor turns many video game tropes on their heads—subtley. It also features an excellently written and likable narrator, a fully realized and meaningfully motivated female protagonist, a twist on the tired old tech tree of yore, a soundtrack that's integral to the storytelling fabric of the game, and a complex enemy composed of cowards, contemporaries, and anything-but-bloodthirsty rivals. There's not a note, pixel, or line of dialog out of place.",2014-06-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efb93765d677873dfe2,GameGrin,Matt Young,80,"Beautiful, stylised and interesting. In a world of stale games Transistor takes all that was good from the loved Bastion but makes enough changes that it stand out on its own.",2014-06-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 61f8e9ce9e5c48c548d767b5,NoobFeed,,75,"With Transistor, Supergiant Games created a beautiful, unique and enjoyable world. Unfortunately, the game is so focused that you're not offered the opportunity to really explore or experience this world.",2014-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efe93765d677873e189,games(TM),Jamie Frier,70,"Just like the technical artifice in which it's set, though, it never quite feels like home.",2014-06-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866f0093765d677873e31d,Geeks Under Grace,Joe Morgan,80,"Transistor is a beautiful game with a fun, addictive progression and combat systems.",2014-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866f0093765d677873e2de,Twinfinite,Zhiqing Wan,80,"With the emergence of Transistor and Child of Light from earlier this year, it's getting harder and harder to argue that video games are merely there for entertainment and have no artistic value at all. Transistor strikes a fine balance between being an enjoyable video game and a cyberpunk piece of art.",2014-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efc93765d677873e07b,COGconnected,Nicholas Plouffe,90,"While it has the capabilities, it probably won't appeal to those looking for twitch-action or puzzles. Still it deserves a chance to steal your heart, just as it stole mine. The only thing missing is more content.",2014-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866f0093765d677873e2db,ActionTrip,Keri Honea,68,"As pretty as the game looks and sounds, it just doesn't make up for shallow gameplay and a story that really fell flat for me in the end. At least I was able to complete it in six hours, so the tedium didn't last for that long.",2014-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866eff93765d677873e27c,The Digital Fix,Liam Croft,80,"Transistor gives players a dazzling world to explore, a customisable combat system that anyone could find pleasure in, and a story that can pull on even the toughest person's heartstrings if engaged with. Transistor is a worthy follow up to Bastion and it shows that Supergiant Games aren't finished with bringing truly jaw-dropping worlds to the videogame industry. The linearity and confusing opening hour do hinder the game somewhat, but as you come to understand Transistor, you'll be swept away by its charm and beauty.",2014-06-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866f0093765d677873e319,SmashPad,Chris Selogy,90,Supergiant Games has done a great job with their follow-up to the acclaimed Bastion by putting out a unique take on the strategy RPG genre that we haven’t seen since Valkyria Chronicles infused third-person shooter controls into the traditional strategy RPG mechanics.,2014-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efe93765d677873e17e,GameZone,Lance Liebl,90,"When all is said and done, it's a perfect combination of gaming elements done right that you'll want to play again, all the while debating the realities of Cloudbank, its citizens and the Transistor.",2014-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866f0093765d677873e2e0,VGChartz,Daniel Carreras,,"It may start off feeling pompous and arrogant, but give it enough time and you'll start to uncover a deeply sophisticated world, supported by a brilliant story, and solid, dynamic gameplay.",2014-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866eff93765d677873e238,Worth Playing,"Chris ""Atom"" DeAngelus",85,"Transistor is an early contender for one of the most engaging games of the year. It isn't Bastion 2, since it's more of a straight RPG than an action game, and the tone, characters and setting are quite different. It manages to craft an engaging and exciting RPG experience mixed with a simple but curiously enticing story, and its biggest sin is being over too soon. It won't necessarily appeal to all of Bastion's fans, but Transistor shows that Supergiant Games isn't just a one-hit wonder and is capable of crafting an entirely different kind of game experience that is still exciting and delightful.",2014-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efd93765d677873e10e,NZGamer,Morgan Bates,80,"Overall Transistor certainly shows how far Supergiant Games have come from Bastion - which was a great effort. Unfortunately, it's missing some essential elements in an RPG (such as the aforementioned grinding) making a few bosses harder than they should be. Yet, as bad as those flaws may sound, I had a great time playing it thanks to the battle system, and the sheer charm of the characters. ",2014-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866f0093765d677873e313,SelectButton,Joshua Murney,90,"From it's intelligent game design to it's breathtaking art direction, Transistor brings the player into a world bursting with creativity. I found myself immediately entering New Game Plus mode after the credits rolled because I didn't want to leave the world of Cloudbank. Transistor is a game that isn't afraid to go outside of typical video game tropes resulting in a refreshing and fun experience. This is easily one of the best games on the PS4 and one PC gamers should consider.",2014-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efd93765d677873e109,Niche Gamer,Cody Long,90,"Is Transistor worth your time? Well, I'm here to say that yes, it absolutely is. Stunning visuals, heart-breaking but well-written narrative (with a few rushed bits here and there), brilliant sound design, and a fun and rewarding battle system are some of the things you'll be signing up for if you purchase this game. And for a paltry twenty dollar pricetag (or your regional equivalent), you could do a hell of a lot worse. Transistor is a moody, atmospheric, tragic love story, and it's absolutely wonderful. A few pitfalls keep it from being perfect, but I'd still recommend it to anyone who loves games.",2014-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efc93765d677873e078,PSX Extreme,Ben Dutka,87,"All in all, the stellar concept and artistic style of Transistor is nigh-on unparalleled. The mystical aura surrounding and permeating the entire game is original and attractive, the blending of real-time and turn-based gameplay is inspired (and yeah, it works exceedingly well), and there's a surprising amount of humanity injected into this otherwise sci-fi presentation. I don't like some of the stumbling blocks they purposely throw in your way, as they speak more to the action side of the game (and I prefer the strategic side), and above all else, the potential of the game is just so much…more.",2014-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866f0093765d677873e2d6,High-Def Digest,Trevor Ruben,70,"Of Supergiant's two games, 'Transistor' is second-best. I'll always commend a studio for opting to be different, and in some ways it pays off for Supergiant, while in others it doesn't. The combat system is compelling at first, but generally not balanced enough to compel me to keep going in a second playthrough. The story is at first mysterious but eventually underwhelming, despite a strong emotional core in its two lead characters, and the city of Cloudbank shines brightly in just one way, and so feels dull after about an hour.",2014-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efc93765d677873e086,GamingBolt,Will Borger,85,"Transistor is a fantastic follow-up to Bastion that features incredible art design, wonderful music, deep, customizable, strong storytelling and one of the best plots in recent memory. It's a thoughtful, beautiful, and well-designed game that should be played by everyone with a passing interest in RPGs. Go buy it. Now.",2014-05-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efb93765d677873dfc7,Game Rant,Andrew Dyce,80,"It may seem less of a fairy tale, but it's still one accomplished story. And with gameplay that is both approachable and engaging without sacrificing depth, the team at Supergiant have shown that they're just getting started.",2014-05-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866eff93765d677873e25a,Attack of the Fanboy,Bill Hess,80,"While the combat system itself is the real star of Transistor, Red's journey through Cloudbank is definitely one worth taking.",2014-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efb93765d677873dff5,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,80,"As in Bastion, you'll gain the option of increasing the difficulty in exchange for more experience, and the soundtrack and narration is surprisingly on par with the previously high bar set by Supergiant Games.",2014-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866efe93765d677873e1ef,PlayStation Universe,Adam Byrne,90,"The enticing narrative, interlaced with gripping story-mechanics, all culminating in a fittingly poignant finale make Transistor a game that deserves to find its home in as many PlayStation 4's as possible.",2014-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 5d866eff93765d677873e23b,GameWatcher,Adam Standing,100,"Before playing I didn't expect to be fully enraptured by Transistor, thinking the spectre of Bastion would haunt the experience too much. But neither did I expect Transistor to take that formula and evolve it into something so sublime and handcrafted that tears would roll down my cheek as the credits rolled. From its combat mechanics and customisation, to the narrative and the visually orgasmic art-style, this is an experience to be savoured, to lock yourself away in the confines of your gaming boudoir and revel in its luxurious design and perfection.",2014-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,9a03fddd502943d2af8c94daeb667b04 60478dc9529d50e69fa10225,XboxEra,Jesse Norris,86,"At full price I would say make sure you know exactly what this game is before buying it. It’s excellent, but this genre isn’t going to be for everyone. On Game Pass though this one is a no-brainer to give a try. The install size isn’t huge, but the amount of high-quality content contained within is.",2021-03-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5fe0d0368add7352830ff2f6,KeenGamer,Nick Pace,95,"Dust off them saddles and check out this review for Desperados III on PC! A real-time tactics experience set in the Old West; the challenging gameplay will test even the fastest gunslingers. Despite its reliance on standard tropes, this game is dynamite.",2020-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f936802fce0972e4e5f8874,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,82,"Desperados III is a generally great tactical game, it provides a brutal western environment to explore and gives you the freedom to tackle situations how you please.",2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f609fdaf7c1f130627f679c,GameGrin,,80,"Desperados III is a great stealth tactic game with great graphics, music, voice acting, characters and story but can feel like a rehash of previous games made by the same developers.",2020-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f5cc716f7c1f130627f632b,Rectify Gaming,Dave Rodriguez,81,"Desperados III builds off Mimimi Games recent history, and breathes new life into a classic series.",2020-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f3ec90c62b431526f8e1f3b,SomHráč.sk,Martin Bago,85,"Desperados III offers an excellent western setting and thoughtful tactical gameplay. If you won't get discouraged by the amount of early failures, you'll be rewarded with the sweet taste of victory. Even there isn't many tactical strategy games, Desperados III is one of the best.",2020-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f2e503ed88e035744c1ec65,pressakey.com,Tim Bissinger,100,Sneak instead of shoot: Desperados III is surprisingly restrained with shoot-outs and classic Wild West action. The bottom line is that it takes over too many features from Shadow Tactics and thus distances itself quite a bit from the core of the template - but it's still really good real-time tactics that will still be fun in 2020.,2020-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f2c1c87d88e035744c1e6da,ZTGD,Ken McKown,80,"There is a lot to love about Desperados III, but it is worth noting that the game is not forgiving. It will take time and patience to push through its massive campaign.",2020-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f221e19d88e035744c1c713,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,86,"If you have thick skin and an unquenched desire to solve stealth puzzles in the Wild West, Desperados III is the best real-time tactical stealth game that I have played in a long, long time.",2020-07-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f1ed0c9d88e035744c1bc59,Enternity.gr,Nikos Papakonstantinou,80,"The tools that are offered to the player and the level design, give a plethora of approaches that reward patience and ingenuity.",2020-07-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f23110ad88e035744c1cc2e,CGMagazine,Brendan Quinn,90,Desperadoes III is a highly-addictive and engaging real-time tactics game that offers endlessly satisfying experimentation and replay value,2020-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f160041d88e035744c1b1b6,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,90,"Desperados III is one of the best real time tactics games to come out in years. Fun and strategic gameplay, a diverse cast of characters with their own unique abilities, and some top-tier level design are just a few of the things the game has going for it. It’s honestly some of the most fun I’ve had all year and I hardly noticed the time passing while I was playing.",2020-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f523f97f7c1f130627f4d1d,Twisted Voxel,Muhammad Ali Bari,75,"Desperados III is a faithful return for the series, occasionally to a fault but often to great success. It’ll please fans of strategy games but won’t make a fan out of those that aren’t.",2020-07-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f1e23b5d88e035744c1bb4d,8-Bit Island,Bronwyn James,85,"I struggle to find much negative to say about the game as a whole, even after it deleted several hours worth of hard won levels. Had it happened more than once, I’d be frustrated beyond belief, but considering how much I enjoyed everything else, I can forgive one mishap.",2020-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f146b60d88e035744c1b0d4,Skewed & Reviewed,,90,Desperados 3 is about 30 hours from start to finish (depending on how you play) and graphically it looks beautiful. The mix of stealth and puzzle elements keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.,2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f0d7655d88e035744c1a72e,Rapid Reviews UK,Lewis Langton,80,"Well howdy, partner, I am Woody, and this is the Wild West… Oops, wrong game. Welcome to the Wild West and get ready to go up against bandits and corrupt businessmen as you fight through the world of western times.",2020-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f0c62d0d88e035744c1a4ca,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,90,Desperados III is simply one of the best stealth games can play right now.,2020-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f0b8c21d88e035744c1a45c,NookGaming,Damien Booth,100,"This game comes with the highest of recommendations – if you see Desperados III, be sure to grab it – it’s absolutely well worth it!",2020-07-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f0893f6d88e035744c1a2fa,GameSpot,David Wildgoose,90,Desperados 3 is an elegant stealth tactics game that encourages experimentation.,2020-07-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f080dbfd88e035744c1a298,Pixel Arts,Matin Nasiri,80,"Desperados III is an interesting and high-quality tactical game in the Wild West. The gameplay and game mechanics are at their best, and along with the interesting story and lovable characters, it will keep players entertained for hours.",2020-07-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f8b4143fce0972e4e5f7c01,INDIANTVCZ,Jan Kalný,90,"Desperados 3 might not be a huge revolution in the real-time stealth action genre at first glance. And, in fact, it's not. What it is, however, is an incredibly robust game that will keep you on your toes, will make you feel smart and - especially - will entertain you from start to finish.",2020-07-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f05c62bd88e035744c19e47,Screen Rant,Connor Trinske,80,"Desperados III is a masterclass in real-time tactics, full of clever challenges, countless possibilities, and old inconveniences of the genre.",2020-07-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5efe4b9ed88e035744c19355,Twinfinite,Andrew McMahon,80,"While it may not be for everyone, I encourage those who are frustrated to mess with things first before giving up on it entirely, as it’s an excellent example of a game you should give time to gestate.",2020-07-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f01df63d88e035744c19951,Sequential Planet,Lilith Jewett,93,"Desperados III is the kind of game that prioritizes fun above all else, and it manages to do so without sacrificing the oomph of its story or depth of its mechanics.",2020-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5efb16b5d88e035744c18f25,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,85,"This is maybe one of the greatest merits of Desperados III, even when it makes you sweat and go back to the drawing board, it remains fun and never becomes a dull repetition of the same actions. Although the price tag is not of a AAA game, the content it offers makes it an experience you should not miss. If you were a fan of the original game, Desperados III is the sequel you have been waiting for since 2001.",2020-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5ef8f7a0d88e035744c18ccd,The Partisan Spy,,100,"Desperados III is a COMBAT PUZZLE SOLVER played from an isometric perspective. In other words, you see everything from above and can freely angle around your view. The game has 16 missions, 5 different characters, each one with their own set of abilities, and a lot of enemies to kill without being seen. This is not a game to go mayhem with guns and knives blazing. YOU WILL THINK BEFORE YOU ACT. Identify enemy patterns, calculate timings, analyze environments, learn characters’ strengths... You will be constantly juggling these variables to complete the missions’ objectives. Think of yourself as a coach in the sidelines of the action. But, you have players that will do exactly what you ask. You find fun on Desperados III not by shooting bullets, but by setting the conditions of how, when, and where they will be shot.",2020-06-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 61c245079e5c48c548d674a7,IGN Spain,Jose A. Rodríguez,80,Excellent game full of risk situations that will have to be solved through a very technical game system.,2020-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f0b1874d88e035744c1a3d0,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,75,A blast from de past.,2020-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f083de2d88e035744c1a2a7,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,95,"Desperados III builds heavily upon Mimimi Games “Shadow Tactics” experience to deliver one of the best “soft reboots” I’ve seen in a long while. It’s unrelentless and both charming varied enough to keep you going. It knows how to treat “failure” not as a bad thing, but only a minor setback. Heavily recommended for stealth fans.",2020-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5ef2e588d88e035744c186cd,Player2.net.au,Adam Rorke,91,"Desperados 3 is a sensational game that boasts challenging game design that is as equally rewarding as it is frustrating. With an engaging story, interesting characters, and a great setting, it’s easy to recommend this game to just about everyone",2020-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 6253b484008489e208d7eac6,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,85,A fantastic ode to cowboy films combined with challenging and satisfying gameplay.,2020-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5ef21be8d88e035744c18597,3DNews,Иван Бышонкoв,85,"Mimimi Games once again proved itself as a modern king of the stealth tactics genre. However, Desperados III is dangerously similar to the Shadow Tactics and heavily relies on the ideas of the previous game.",2020-06-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5eef56f0d88e035744c18165,New Game Network,Ben Thomas,85,"Desperados III is a great tactical stealth game with five diverse characters traversing through large open levels with alternate routes that enhance replay value. Picking off patrols and executing multiple actions works marvelously through both the swamps and the frontier towns. And with high quality presentation, this is one entry that fans of the genre shouldn't miss.",2020-06-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f3bbc7959864725e2d7350f,GaminGuardian,Alberto Morales Palencia,82,"Desperados III is an extremely polished, cleverly posed, and highly engaging tactical game that deserves a spot in any fan of the genre's library.",2020-06-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f1f086ad88e035744c1bf21,RedTieGuy,Basil Frank,80,,2020-06-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5eed4cf3d88e035744c18096,Hardcore Gamer,Marcus Estrada,90,Desperados III is a downright fantastic real-time tactics title.,2020-06-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5f356a2731b9014139fe2600,Games Xtreme,Darren Pearce,100,"Desperados 3 is the leader of the pack in this genre. A quality game, tight controls, excellent story and addictive puzzle-based gameplay that rewards creative thinking when you clear an area of bad folks.",2020-06-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5ef20ee2d88e035744c184fd,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,70,"Building on Mimimi Games' success with Shadow Tactics, Desperados III is mature, confident gameplay design, and while it might not look like an AAA-blockbuster, it certainly has the level of refinement and quality that is a rare thing indeed. It could have been a little more in places, but it's a solid, intelligent depiction of a beloved part of America's narrative heritage and aesthetic, with some excellent and creative tactical puzzles to sort through along the way.",2020-06-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5eebd15fd88e035744c17f93,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,81,"If you're looking for a highly enjoyable experience that's undoubtedly something different, Desperados III will provide hours of gunslinging good times. Plus, those who enjoy perfecting their strategies as they take a trial and error approach will absolutely love it.",2020-06-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 5eeb20c7d88e035744c17e8d,TrueGaming,,85,"Desperados III is an excellent choice for real time strategy lovers, it is well worth your time and money, and it again proves the capabilities of Shadow Tactics developer Mimimi games to craft a great experience.",2020-06-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,6271c537ea264bc2adcdf9c200cf6aa7 60d8447ac39fc6608bcd7346,LadiesGamers.com,C J Lehr,80,"Subnautica is a challenging and gorgeous game. I love finding new creatures, and they even change with the in-game “seasons”. Frankly, I can’t see how this game could possibly get boring since I am enjoying myself so much, and because I have a lot of story and environment left to discover, I have decided to do a short series of articles as I continue playing through this title. Look for upcoming “Summer in Subnautica” articles if you want to follow my underwater journey!",2021-06-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 60b9e5362e2890d254159769,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Alberto Martin,86,"Subnautica is a universe where we lose ourselves for hours creating our own world and learning to live with our environment in a fight for survival that is both exciting and relaxing: a unique experience that you should not miss and that will catch you: How a wave, Subnautica is rocking the player and makes it impossible for us to escape from its waters",2021-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 60a5d99a57ed0e0490ae2219,PlayStation Universe,Dan Twohig,70,"While Subnautica remains a brilliantly immersive and addictive survival adventure, the PS5 upgrade delivers less than we expected. Technically, the game is very similar to its successor, Subnautica: Below Zero, and yet falls short on both performance and visual quality in comparison. A free upgrade is always welcome, but perhaps Subnautica PS5 has automatically been made redundant by its superior sequel. Existing Subnautica players with a PS5 get a nice facelift, but there's little to justify this edition for newcomers.",2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 609d1dbca321e63347095ab3,Nintendo Life,,90,"When Unknown Worlds announced they were bringing this one to Switch we were hugely excited, this is one of our all-time favourite games after all, but it was excitement tempered with a degree of scepticism as to how on earth they'd manage to cram the entire experience onto Switch in a properly playable manner. As it turns out, we needn't have worried as this is a super solid port that - besides a few loading stutters here and there and some scenery pop-in that's present in every other version of the game - successfully delivers one of the very best survival experiences on any platform to Nintendo's hybrid console.",2021-05-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 609ab031a321e6334709561c,NintendoWorldReport,John Rairdin,80,"Subnautica is a survival and narrative experience that stands as a benchmark for the genre. The Switch version itself certainly has its drawbacks, but not enough to weigh down the experience too much. Some of them do admittedly affect gameplay mildly, but the strength of Subnautica still pushes through.",2021-05-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5e18b998117f2f0cdf3db77f,Skill Up,Ralph Panebianco,,Quote not yet available.,2020-01-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2893765d67787894f0,GameMAG,,70,"Subnautica is able to grab your attention and draw into the depths of the alien world, but many errors, lack of a map and often incomprehensible tasks, along with a failed final part of the game, cause disappointment.",2019-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2893765d6778789497,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,80,"Subnautica is not without its issues, but it successfully manages to combine a strong sense of exploration and discovery with an interesting story hook and an exceptional soundtrack to make it one of the very best examples of the genre.",2019-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2893765d6778789490,Gaming Nexus,Nathan Carter,90,"Aside from a few technical issues, Subnautica is one of the best survival games out there. Not only is the world to explore beautiful but the narrative will keep pulling you along,",2019-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2893765d6778789499,The Game is a Lie,Gabriel Carli,90,"Subnautica is a survival horror game that should be one of the best of all time, but its optimization harms it drastically. It's immersive, has a chaotic story, enjoyable visuals, incredible sound effects and gameplay that gets almost everything right.",2019-01-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2893765d67787894c2,Gamerheadquarters,Daniel Young,85,Unknown Worlds Entertainment have crafted a truly unique underwater adventure/survival title and I am very excited for when they release Subnautica: Below Zero.,2018-12-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2893765d67787894a1,Generación Xbox,Alberto Rocha,82,Subnautica is a very solid example of the best survival games in recent years.,2018-12-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2893765d6778789495,TrueAchievements,Andrew Ogley,80,"If you're into resource gathering, crafting and exploring, then Subnautica is simply a title that you have to play. ",2018-12-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2793765d6778789455,GamingBolt,Martin Patiño,85,Subnautica is one of the better and relatively unique takes on the open-world survival genre that not only executes its expected features well but also provides new ones that help it stand out among its competitors.,2018-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2893765d67787894f1,Digiato,,95,"Unlike No Man's Sky which failed to deliver on its promises, Subnautica shows us how a game with worthy content succeeds and doesn't need any heavy ad campaigns.",2018-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2793765d677878944d,Push Square,Nicole Hall,80,"Subnautica sees you submerged in a vast and utterly breathtaking underwater world, teeming with secrets and polished off with an unsettling atmosphere that instigates a real sense of thrill as you play. ",2018-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2893765d677878949f,Screen Rant,Rob Gordon,70,"Subnautica is something different in the survival genre, with a well-crafted underwater world providing some variety to its hunter-gatherer gameplay.",2018-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2893765d6778789492,TheXboxHub,Edgar Wulf,80,"While it’s by no means a perfect game, the sheer aspect of exploration more than makes up for it and potentially offers hours upon hours of pure fun",2018-12-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2893765d677878948d,Windows Central,Brendan Lowry,80,"Despite the performance issues, Subnautica is definitely a title that you shouldn't sleep on. The open world exploration and survival mechanics are on point, and the world is massive, deep, and rich in detail; it's just a shame that it's being held back a little bit by problems with how it runs. ",2018-12-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2793765d677878944b,AusGamers,Steve Farrelly,92,"I honestly hope this becomes a longstanding series, it's simply that good.",2018-12-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2793765d677878944f,PlayStation Universe,Jack McCaskill,85,"A survival game that manages to balance a driving plot without sacrificing player agency. Constantly balanced on the knife edge of life and watery death. Subnautica is a game with hidden depths, both literally and figuratively.",2018-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2793765d6778789451,GamePro,Florian Zandt,87,"Subnautica turns out to be a true hit, only the occasional grind cuts the groud under its feet a little bit.",2018-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2793765d6778789420,Metro GameCentral,,80,"A survival game that isn't out just to punish its players, but to entertain; with an impressive mix of exploration, crafting, and survival horror.",2018-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2793765d6778789457,GamesRadar+,Alex Avard,80,"Performance problems aside, Subnautica will rekindle your faith in the overcrowded survival genre, and scare you senseless.",2018-12-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2793765d6778789446,PlayStation LifeStyle,Blake Grundman,90,"If you couldn't tell, I was blown away by Subnautica. What initially appeared to be a knee-high kiddie pool worth of depth, suddenly gives way to a literal ocean of gameplay opportunities. And while it has certain technical limitations, these are certainly not going to discourage the non-critic audience from at least dipping a toe in. It's easily one of the coolest, engaging, and most gratifying experiences I've had with a game in 2018. Come on in! The water's fine.",2018-12-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2793765d6778789443,The Games Machine,Roberto Turrini,85,"Subnautica is a survival game worthy of competing with the most noble titles of the same genre. The PS4 version has a bunch of technical issues (loading times and frame rate above all), but nothing that can undermine the gaming experience.",2018-12-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2793765d677878943e,TheSixthAxis,Rebecca Stow,90,"Subnautica is a perfect example an open world survival game that doesn't rely on action, horror or combat elements to excite. Whilst these classic gaming features are involved to an extent, they take a back seat compared to the story, crafting and surviving elements. And this is what sets Subnautica apart from other survival experiences out there. Don't let this be the one that got away.",2018-12-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5edbee28c28b1c4114c279a3,33bits,Jesús Díaz-Suelto Berrueco,95,"Subnautica is postulated as a standout among the survival genre. Offering the player clarity and a storyline to guide the experience, find a place among my personal Olympus of games dedicated to weathering the storm when we are abandoned in a desolate place.",2018-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2993765d6778789547,MMOGames,Taylor Hidalgo,90,"Subnautica is a beautiful game, only occasionally marred by sluggishness and the odd, errant bug.",2018-05-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2993765d677878953a,GameGrin,,90,A great game that took five years to make. Subnautica is an open sandbox sci-fi fantasy that can inch it's way into horror as you explore the depths of the ocean world. Just be ready to farm!,2018-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2993765d6778789541,TechRaptor,Robert N. Adams,70,"Subnautica is an underwater survival game with a compelling narrative, although some design choices, oversights, and bugs hampered my enjoyment of the title.",2018-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2993765d677878954b,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,100,"With over 40 hours in Subnautica, I have cannot recommend the game more. I enjoyed the crafting, base building, and survival elements based on the difficulty I chose. At no point did I feel like I was ever safe, though, as the underwater tranquility can make you feel that way. Even if you don’t like survival games, playing Subnautica is likely to change your mind, and show you that it is not like others you’ve played before. The narrative threads that string you along Subnautica‘s story are intriguing from moment one as you unravel it so carefully. Unknown Worlds have made an incredible game that subverts expectations of what a crafting and survival game have been, and shows you what they should be.",2018-02-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2993765d677878953b,VGChartz,Ben Dye,40,"If you enjoy exploring for the sake of exploring then you'll likely enjoy your time with the game, but otherwise this is a title to pass on and never look back at.",2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2993765d6778789544,Nation Fusion,Clayton Daley,90,"Subnautica also features the single best soundtrack I've heard in the last 5 years. Every track is crafted with care, fits the area and environment. I honestly felt there was someone adapting the music to my every move.",2018-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2993765d677878953e,GameSpew,Jack Bampfield,90,"Subnautica is one of the original Early Access triumphs, and in my view, the best of them all.",2018-02-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2993765d677878952e,Game Informer,Elise Favis,88,"With a robust crafting system and several amazing secrets to find, Subnautica never ceases to entertain",2018-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2993765d6778789537,The Games Machine,Mario Baccigalupi,95,"In terms of settings, gameplay dynamics and sheer fascination, Subnautica is the best single-player survival game out there. It's full of bright discoveries, a great sci-fi experience, and at the same time a cruel and unforgiving survival horror. James Cameron would absolutely love it.",2018-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2993765d6778789525,Pardis Game,Alireza Mahzoon,90,"Without any doubt, Subnautica is one the best existing games in survival genre; a game whose developers leave you alone in the center of an endless ocean to struggle for surviving, uncovering secrets, and finally finding a way to escape. After releasing of Subnautica, the survival genre lovers do not need any other game for a long time.",2018-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2993765d6778789522,New Game Network,Ben Thomas,84,Subnautica links progression to dive depth and it pays dividends. It also provides useful tools and varied submersibles that facilitate the steady exploration of wondrous biomes far below the waves.,2018-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 5d867b2993765d6778789531,Wccftech,Francesco De Meo,85,"Subnautica is one of the best survival games released in recent years, and one of the best indie games released in the beginning of 2018. With an interesting story, a variety of play modes that can tone down and completely remove survival elements and plenty of freedom in how to proceed, Subnautica is a game that can also be enjoyed by those who aren't particularly fond of the genre.",2018-02-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,9ac2b841932448aeb5fc370907c8c0b3 6203ad669e5c48c548d7cc73,Generación Xbox,,87,"Dreamscaper certainly knows this, and that is why it allows us to help its interesting protagonist to fight to the last consequences to overcome his fears with the help of a hilarious and easy to understand gameplay, which will catch us from the first moment, and will not let go until we are sure that Cassidy is free of the mental chains that capture her. This is a mandatory title for roguelite lovers, and I would even recommend it to anyone with a medium interest in the genre, especially if they have a Game Pass subscription, since at the time of writing this analysis, the title is available on the xbox star service.",2022-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 61fd74ac9e5c48c548d79781,XboxEra,Jesse Norris,85,"Dreamscaper is an excellent game. It goes up just under Hades for me as one of the best examples of the genre. Having it release day one into Game Pass this is a game you should give a try if it appeals at all to you. Solid gameplay, excellent build diversity, charming graphics, and a heartfelt story combine to make something wonderful that should be experienced by as many people as possible.",2022-02-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 61d6fe7f9e5c48c548d6a766,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,80,"Dreamscaper really is rather good; this is a game that certainly deserves more attention than it’s received. What it lacks in originality, it makes up for in heart. A surprisingly emotional story, rewarding progression system, snappy combat, and painterly visuals make for an experience that we’d suggest you give a serious look.",2022-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 6149d5e85807301248919933,Pure Nintendo,Kirstie Summers,90,"Dreamscaper is a randomly generated dungeon crawler with fun combat, breath-taking design and a premise that is both moving and expertly woven into the mechanics and structure of the game.",2021-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 61467c0c6a0d35eab0ffc126,Cubed3,Eric Ace,70,"For an unknown studio they come out swinging pretty good with Dreamscaper, the core game is fairly engaging and interesting, but the core loop has some serious progression issues, as well as bad difficulty balance. Trying new moves and weapons is the highlight of the experience, but the very slow lack of progress and difficulty walls hold this back from being truly great.",2021-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 6130bc2af54ba7bc05812aec,The Games Machine,Emanuele Feronato,82,"In a crowded roguelike landscape, Dreamscaper tries to stand out by adding a narrative, advendure-like mini section, which is so well-crafted and interesting that it almost overshadows the action segments. The game offers good graphics and a cool soundtrack, but also repetitive puzzles and unconvincing enemy design. Luckily, the combat system is excellent, which makes a great pick for any action roguelike fan.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 6137725aea2645107126ded5,Fintendo,Ville Kovanen,80,"""Action-heavy roguelite with a thoughtful story.""",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 6122fd5b90b676e80f31039a,INVEN,Suhyung Jung,80,Dreamscaper is a rogue-lite game with an attractive story. It also has excellent actions and upgrade systems.,2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 611be6a9d2d9925bcbb8c2ab,Entertainium,Callum Rakestraw,,"Dreamscaper rewards patience. It may not have immediately pulled me in, but sticking with it was ultimately worth it. In part because the wait wasn’t huge, but also because the majority of my time with it has been worthwhile. It’s a very satisfying game to play once it finds its rhythm. Roguelikes are a crowded genre with plenty of games vying for attention, and Dreamscaper is one definitely worth your attention.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 611ad938d43f314421a91353,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,85,"Dreamscaper is an amazing indie gem and is an easy recommendation for fans of roguelikes/lites. Much like with Hades, the combat is fun with an addictive gameplay loop, plus the fact that the story gets deeper and more is revealed as you play will keep you wanting to come back for more. Each time I dive in I have a hard time putting the game down.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 611a316bd43f314421a911ad,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,80,"Dreamscaper is a delightful rogue-lite that is worth sinking hours and hours into if you are a fan of this genre. Beautiful graphics, engaging combat and a constant trickle of content easily overcome the small niggles I had with this game. A great game to play in long or short bursts that I found hard to put down. Just don’t stay up too late playing it. Sleep is very important. Sweet dreams.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 6116efb05e2211cb86710e8b,Game Informer,Daniel Tack,85,"Dreamscaper is a subtle, surreal ARPG that features compelling combat, engaging progression systems, and enchanting environments. If you enjoy roguelikes, don't miss it",2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 61149a8f226e1e6e65313bb9,Screen Rant,Scott Baird,80,"Dreamscaper is a game of contrasts and not all of the elements are cohesive. It combines the incredible gameplay loops of Hades and Persona 5, but wraps them in a slice-of-life package that doesn't quite fit them in properly. Weak characters and story aside, however, Dreamscaper is a great roguelike and worth checking out for fans of the genre all the same.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 61149a64226e1e6e65313bb7,RPG Fan,Jonathan Logan,88,"Dreamscaper has been in early access for about a year, and based on my time with it, I can say that time was well spent by Afterburner. They’ve created a well-balanced and engaging roguelike Action RPG that perfectly pairs with its social simulator mechanics. I continued to play long after I conquered Cassidy’s dreams and enjoyed every run, whether it was all the way to the end of the game or stupidly dying in the first level. This is a super impressive debut for the studio, and I hope that Afterburner is already working on its follow-up title! If Dreamscaper is any indication, we will be in for some sweet dreams ahead!",2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 6112250c81dfdd2baab61bd0,Gaming Nexus,Rob Larkin,85,"Dreamscaper combines solid gameplay elements and narrative in an excellent and carefully crafted adventure. While there are occasional difficulty jumps that break the loop, there are mechanics to put things back together and push onward in a journey of discovery and heart. It's a good roguelike outright that also succeeds weaving in storytelling that most games are often too fearful to even try.",2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 611146ec81dfdd2baab6190c,But Why Tho?,Quinn Hiers,85,"Dreamscaper is a fun rouge-lite that offers hours upon hours of fun and novel gameplay. While the combat is entertaining and offers a variety that’ll never get boring, the way the game focuses on mental health is well-done and powerful because of it.",2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 611125ed81dfdd2baab6187b,VGChartz,Issa Maki,80,Afterburner Studios enters the gaming world with a very strong roguelite that has the gameplay to rival its ambition.,2021-08-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 6110695a7d2c2123d8ea3f5e,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,81,"There are many excellent indie games recently and you can definitely add Dreamscaper to the list. With its pitch-perfect game world, highly rewarding gameplay loop, imaginative premise, and personal boss fights; you'll regret sleeping on this one.",2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 6160f59c10b39c41d6ea2e04,Hey Poor Player,Josh Speer,80,"I appreciated the time I spent with Dreamscaper, and I think Afterburner Studios is a team to watch. If you’re a fan of roguelikes and don’t mind a steep challenge, I’d definitely check Dreamscaper out.",2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 61297592300b9f40f6a205b5,TechRaptor,Tyler Chancey,85,Dreamscaper combines the polished gameplay and progression of a rogulike to tell a more grounded character-driven story with aplomb.,2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 610c6006957b7bfbeb2138c7,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,87.5,"So from the Prologue to Early Access and then to full release, Afterbuner Studios’ Dreamscaper has been an amazing adventure. With multiple easy to use systems, an intuitive combat system and plenty of upgrades to be discovered and unlocked, there’s more than enough dungeon crawling and rogueliting to keep anyone busy for a long while. If it gets too easy? Just add in some extra modifiers and see if you’re still swinging the same tune or getting kicked out of the record store for not knowing what Math Rock was.",2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 61379a89ea2645107126df4e,Prima Games,Lucas White,90,"The literature tells you you’re getting stronger and doing well, so do the people around you. But is that something you can perceive in the thick of it? All you can do is take it a day at a time, and do what you can. Am I talking about the game or real life? That question shows us Dreamscaper’s success at its thematic goals.",2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 610c03f0957b7bfbeb213783,Noisy Pixel,,75,"Dreamscaper is a delightful and deep game, mixing elements of realistic character development with fluid combat in a dreamlike world. However, this does come with moments of tedium and monotony, making it best to experience through shorter play sessions. There’s a good balance of subtlety between the character writing and atmosphere with combat’s fast pace and tension. Dreamscaper makes a name for itself in the ever-expansive world of roguelite titles with great detail and nuance.",2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 610ad6dfbbe373ec7b097397,RPGamer,Alex Fuller,80,"While the gameplay provides a strong loop that makes it easy to jump in, it’s the immersive atmosphere that grabs hold and keeps players engaged for multiple runs. The emotional struggles of the characters resonate, and there are important messages about how helpful the support of others can be.",2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 610ad570bbe373ec7b097392,Nintendo Enthusiast,Dominick Ashtear,80,"Dreamscaper was a rich, deep, intimate experience through the mind of a person suffering under the weight of her trauma. The gameplay and the story serve each other in a way that's rare to see in video games. There are a ton of little touches that make it a joy to play, and I found myself wanting to learn more about Cassidy and what happened to her after her sister died. While not everything wound up being a home run, I enjoyed the game overall. I'm grateful to the team at Afterburner for this sometimes satisfying, sometimes painful piece of art.",2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 610aaa14bbe373ec7b097323,God is a Geek,,90,"Dreamscaper is a stiff challenge, for sure, but it's also a beautiful, moving adventure that takes a very familiar genre and does something very different with it.",2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 610aa8a3bbe373ec7b097320,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,85,Dreamscaper doesn’t try to do anything new but it does everything in a pretty satisfying fashion but it lacks a degrees of depth in the combat and social interaction systems to make it a truly memorable experience.,2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 610a9f9bbbe373ec7b09730e,GameBlast,Farley Santos,85,"Dreamscaper uses dreams and emotional issues to create a great dungeon crawling adventure with roguelite elements. Fast-paced battles are exciting with its wide range of skills that allow you to create numerous interesting combinations. In addition, there is a lot of creativity with various powers out of the ordinary and accentuated challenge, which made me keep trying even after being defeated countless times. The stages are somewhat similar to each other, even with procedural generation, and some points in the battle system are truncated, but, overall, the experience is immersive. Other than that, there is an interesting fragmented narrative about a girl with emotional trauma facing relatable situations developed in two gameplay moments that constantly influence each other in a great way — the actions taken while the heroine is awake expand the dream dungeons, and vice versa. A great looking atmosphere, soft music and surreal tone make exploration a pleasure. In the end, Dreamscaper is a remarkable and captivating experience.",2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5f71e1d1cc71e361680c8a24,GameSpace,Emily Byrnes,90,"Dreamscaper is a deep, thought-provoking journey packed with some truly enjoyable combat and realistic characters. If you’ve been hesitating to give it a try-don’t.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 61a78a669026011bae8f5877,GamesCreed,Dewan Zawad,70,"Afterburner Studio did one thing, which is to be appreciated, the players are given a chance to experience exclusive Cassidy’s skin, exclusive weapon skin, and retro model.",2020-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5f36c51259864725e2d72e34,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,40,"I wouldn’t say that this is a bad game, but it’s also not a game I can honestly recommend, at least in its current state. There’s obviously a good base here, but a lot of the core game elements just don’t have the depth that they really need to warrant playing the game while its in Early Access.",2020-08-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5f36ba0a59864725e2d72e1d,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,85,"Dreamscaper is beautiful, deep and haunting, deftly combining elements of real-life pain and poignant character development with fast-paced combat in a surreal alternate world",2020-08-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 61523e611bbdcf9994909038,Digital Chumps,Ben Sheene,90,"In an increasingly busier time for the roguelite genre of tunneling further into a game's loop, Dreamscaper is a surprising breath of fresh air, using a grounded tale of anxiety and loss as a catalyst for fantastical beasts and familiar mechanics.",2018-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 6107fee0d331d5c7af43ea61,Digital Chumps,Benjamine Branscum,100,It's a moving and relatable narrative that allows you inside our protagonist's life and personal experiences of her subconscious. It's a damn good game.,2018-02-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,03afbbc03ff14e8cba4427cd0f69d090 5d86709193765d677874654b,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,85,"This War of Mine encompasses most of the difficulties you’d expect from the survival genre and throws on a pretty grim and depressing layer of reality to boot. The tests here aren’t just of your ability to figure out what the best crafting paths or things to prioritize in gathering may be but also of your ability to manage very human problems as well. There will be many ways the game can frustrate you as you try to figure out how to survive in this bleak situation but it’s the glimmers of hope, small successes, and human stories in this horrible situation that also make it memorable.",2018-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709193765d6778746544,Daily Nintendo,Jop van der Steen,72,This War of Mine is setting up an unique setting and does this very well. Unfortunately sometimes the game feels a bit repetitive.,2018-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709093765d6778746535,VGChartz,Evan Norris,60,"This War of Mine is an important game, but not necessarily a good one.",2018-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709193765d6778746557,Hobby Consolas,José L. Ortega,85,"This War of Mine Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch is a game that reflects the crudity of war like no other. It is not intense or spectacular at the visual level, but it is capable of transmitting like few others, putting us in the shoes of survivors trying to survive with difficulty in the middle of a warlike conflict.",2018-11-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709093765d6778746530,NintendoWorldReport,David Lloyd,80,"As you begin to learn more about the systems with each passing day, it's easy not to notice real-world minutes turn into hours. I found myself restarting a campaign quite often after discovering a new strategy and my enjoyment increased each time. This is definitely one of those games that if you play late at night, you might just find yourself trading in some sleep to get through just one more day.",2018-11-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709093765d6778746525,Jump Dash Roll,Rob Kershaw,60,"This War of Mine is possibly something many gamers *should* experience for a few hours, but would they enjoy any part of it? That’s a completely different question.",2018-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709093765d6778746508,Digiato,,89,"This War of Mine is a wonderful experience which drowns us in its realistic urban war and tells us its tragic story, one that doesn't involve happy endings.",2018-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709493765d67787465e2,GameWatcher,John-Paul Jones,80,A recommended expansion for fans of the original.,2016-06-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709493765d6778746609,GameSkinny,,90,"Deep Silver and 11 Bit Studios gives you a dark, unsettling look into the Horrors of War.",2016-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709493765d67787465ff,GameSpew,Emily Sowden,90,"Every now and again we like losing because then when we win it's the sweetest victory, though with This War of Mine it probably wouldn't feel like a victory at all",2015-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709493765d67787465f3,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,76,"This War of Mine successfully blends exploration, stealth, crafting and survivor management in a bleak setting. As most games in the genre however, the gameplay becomes mundane after you've established a winning formula.",2015-02-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709493765d677874660b,Geeks Under Grace,,67,"This War of Mine is a fantastic jolt of dark, indie magic.",2015-02-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709293765d677874658c,The Digital Fix,Steven McCullough,90,"Whether you choose to perceive it through a moral lens or not, there's a great tactical survival mechanic driving this game beneath the didactics.",2015-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709493765d67787465f0,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,90,"'This War of Mine' is one of the best PC releases I've played from 2014. It is not empowering like other games. It's very difficult, and the first couple of playthroughs especially can be frustrating. It's also poignant and lets players tell their own stories without a heavy script or distracting voice acting. It might make you sad, but it's worth experiencing.",2015-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709293765d6778746570,Dealspwn,Matt Gardner,90,"A deeply atmospheric, emotionally compelling game that manages to treat war as a serious topic and examines the hard choices made by those caught in the middle of conflict. You might not particularly enjoy your time with This War Of Mine, but it's definitely a game you ought to play, being one of the finest critiques of war that this medium has to offer.",2015-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709293765d677874655a,ActionTrip,"Uros ""Vader"" Pavlovic",87,"Real-life problems and real-life challenges. Nobody's gonna hold your hand. You have to fight for yourself and to protect the ones you care about. This War of Mine is a brave endeavor. We see wonders done with this game in a potential sequel; one that will hopefully get a bigger budget, so we can see the genre evolve even more.",2015-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709293765d677874656e,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,80,An effective lesson on the casualties of war,2014-12-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709493765d67787465e0,TechRaptor,Shaun Joy,85,"A rewarding experience that will test your moral system, and brings a whole new narrative of war for people to listen to.",2014-12-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709393765d67787465d0,Gaming Nexus,Jeff Kintner,88,"This War of Mine delivers a setting that is depressing and unsettling. It's a slow-paced resource management strategy game that will hang over you long after you walk away from it. Admittedly, it tip-toes into being melodramatic at times, and the controls could benefit from some hotkeys to back up the point-and-click interface. But the mechanics and setting are so well done, it's an absolute must play for anyone looking for an example of how all the different parts of a game can come together to create an affecting and immersive experience for a player.",2014-12-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709293765d677874657b,Game Debate,Sam Welch,80,"Of course, a great deal of impressive work went into the stylised visual of This War of Mine that might not have gone into something destined for a school computer or a museum plaque. Its pencil-shaded graphics touchingly evoke political cartoons and the dreary, dark colour palate of so much war art to sap life and hope from your course of events. Generally in games, the wonderful efforts put into visuals are to add to your enjoyment, but This War of Mine is instead making use of the medium of art to help put its message across - simultaneously establishing a valid place of its own within. This War of Mine blurs the boundaries of artistic and educational exhibition and in doing so demonstrates, significantly, how effortlessly the medium of videogames can lend itself to much more than entertainment, but if you're looking for fun, you've come to the wrong place. The message here is how fragile humanity can be when the comforts of modern society disappear and a question: Do 'good' and 'bad' choices exist, or just survival of the most ruthless? It's hard to score This War of Mine as a game, because you can't win it. You can survive with enough selfish tact. You can also be more community spirited at your own expense, but then if you die will the community fail without you around anyway? This is a poignant and reflective experience, thought through with meticulous depth. The gameplay is very simple, and that's probably deliberate too - the amount of thrill you get playing it will depend on what kind of beast you are.",2014-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709193765d6778746548,Gamers FTW,Danny Adams,96,"This War of Mine is a fun, uniquely stylish and well-written game that gives players a fresh take on an old setting and asks them to try and survive.",2014-12-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709493765d6778746612,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,80,"This War of Mine conveys some horrific truths about civilian life during warfare, and it does so in a way that only video games can accomplish.",2014-12-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709293765d677874659b,GameTrailers,Michael Huber,85,"This War of Mine is a powerful and intimate portrayal of war through the eyes of ordinary civilians. An immense weight is put on the value of human life and moral decisions that can put your own well-being at risk. It's a thoughtful and heavy game, but one that's well worth playing.",2014-12-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709293765d6778746569,Washington Post,Christopher Byrd,,"Though I certainly believe that video games are an art form, there are precious few games that I would hold up as works of art, which for me – in its narrative varieties at least – has something to do with extending one's capacity for empathy or adding depth to one's sense of the human condition. On both counts ""This War of Mine"" succeeds.",2014-12-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709493765d67787465ed,Twinfinite,Chaz Miller,100,"If I'm being entirely honest, This War of Mine is one of the best all-around games I've played all year. A crisp, consistent atmosphere, intuitive gameplay, and surprising depth create a fantastic experience.",2014-12-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709293765d6778746586,Game Informer,Daniel Tack,80,"Effectively delivers a strong message about the depressing reality of war, eschewing classic soldier or commander glorification that permeates many games. An emotional, impactful journey, even if the gameplay elements are somewhat simple",2014-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709393765d67787465cd,COGconnected,Brian Connor,76,"In terms of gameplay I found This War of Mine a little tedious and slow. I mostly wanted to hustle through the gameplay parts so I could see the story and my characters develop. It's not an amazing GAME, but it's an amazing experience.",2014-12-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709393765d67787465b8,CGMagazine,Cassidee Moser,90,"Using the interactive nature of a video game to great effect, This War of Mine brilliantly conveys this message by forcing the player to not only witness it, but to live it, experience it, and suffer through it firsthand.",2014-12-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709493765d677874660f,GameSkinny,Stephanie Tang,90,"Where Spec Ops: The Line made me question being The Good Guy, this game made me question just how far off the reservation I was willing to go to preserve life.",2014-11-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709293765d6778746560,We Got This Covered,Chaz Neeler,90,"This War of Mine is a depressing look into how civilians caught in the midst of a war have to survive. It's hard, remorseless and soul-crushingly depressing, but it's also a must play game.",2014-11-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709493765d677874660d,GameGrin,Alex Hamilton,95,"This War of Mine's mechanics are so well polished that you will find yourself playing into the early hours of the morning continually thinking ""just one more night"", ""just one more improvement"". Everything from the atmosphere to the characters to the gameplay is presented in a unique and fantastic way.",2014-11-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709393765d67787465c6,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,80,"The reality of war, hammered home through stark visuals and tight resource management, in a game where just surviving another day is winning.",2014-11-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709393765d67787465c9,Eurogamer,Martin Robinson,80,"Perhaps the problem is my own, and maybe I'm too content to morbidly tinker with my survivors to push them towards another miserable day. This War of Mine is a game whose simple message - that war is hell, and that we're all capable of being sucked into its moral depths - might be slightly compromised by its strengths as a game, but at least it's a message carried with a great deal more conviction than other, more bombastic portrayals of conflict. That, for certain, is something to be thankful for.",2014-11-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709393765d67787465bd,The Jimquisition,Jim Sterling,90," What truly sets This War of Mine apart is its dignity. It doesn't trade in its message for cheap cry-bait, and it doesn't batter you senseless with its despondency. Don't expect to be presented two dramatically contrasting, woefully transparent choices and then watch the game preen itself over how clever it's been. You'll be dropped into a blighted world and be left to figure out your own path, making fatal mistakes and incurring tragic losses before coming to the conclusion that precious few videogames have ever had the nerve to draw…",2014-11-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709393765d67787465c0,Daily Dot,Dennis Scimeca,100,"This War of Mine tries to give us the barest taste of what it might be like to be trapped behind the lines of a war, with our entire world crumbling all around us. If that feels uncomfortable, if it is no fun whatsoever, the developers have accomplished precisely what they intended to.",2014-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709293765d6778746598,Game Revolution,Gil Almogi,100,"Frankly, for all the artistic encounters I've had and valued as a gamer, this crosses a major threshold, delivering a valuable experience that doesn't seek to coddle a player's fragile conceptions of purpose and fun. If the lasting impression you receive is unquestionably bleak, you're doing it right. Nobody's going to reward you for even doing that.",2014-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709293765d6778746589,IGN,Rob Zacny,84,"This War of Mine is a gripping survival sim, and a great study of survival during wartime and civil collapse.",2014-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709093765d6778746532,Kill Screen,Reid McCarter,81,"This War of Mine manages to convey an important message very well. By turning the player into an active participant in the cutthroat rationale of life as an ordinary person attempting to survive a warzone, it encourages a level of empathy only possible through interaction. Instead of simply hearing the stories of people who suffer unimaginable hardship as civilians during war, the audience is asked to inhabit these narratives. When our choices became their choices—as completely awful as they may be—we can better understand the ground-level tragedies taking place across the globe at this moment. 11 bit Studios' greatest success with This War of Mine, it turns out, is in creating a videogame that is profoundly unpleasant to experience.",2014-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709493765d67787465eb,GameZone,Matt Liebl,75,"This War of Mine is an eye-opening experience that offers a refreshing, albeit bleak take on war. It's so easy to glorify war these days that you forget about those who are really impacted by it -- This War of Mine is a much-needed reminder of that.",2014-11-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5d86709293765d6778746595,GamingTrend,Niko DelValle,90,"This War of Mine is one of the most emotionally investing games I've played in years, and it doesn't need a complex set of gameplay systems to be what it is… a great game, and a deep piece of art on the horrors of war. A depiction of things so cruel and of life so horrible that you couldn't imagine these things actually happening, even if you know they do.",2014-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,2263134da81944f4aedb1977049ef2da 5ed52089c28b1c4114c271fa,Gaming Nexus,Zachary Atwood,85,"Nioh 2 does what a good sequel should. It capitalizes on the best parts of its predecessors while providing new content and mechanics to advance the franchise. While the story structure and level design are largely the same, added weapons, more build depth, and new combat mechanics all enhance what the game has to offer. It doesn't always hit the mark perfectly, but it's a solid addition to the series. And let's face it, being a samurai is awesome.",2020-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5ed7cd86c28b1c4114c27512,pressakey.com,Alexander Kremer,75,"Nioh 2 leaves me very divided. The combat system is extensive, varied and is one of the best I've experienced in action role-playing games so far. Besides, the hunt for better equipment and armor sets is just as motivating as in Diablo or Destiny. The bosses are originally designed and many have interesting mechanics. But then there is this balancing, which was only really right for me in a few moments. I like hard games, have played through all the titles from From Software several times since Demon's Souls, and I've also enjoyed defeating titles from other manufacturers - except Lords of the Fallen, which was a bummer. I never had the feeling that the difficulty was so strongly defined by the boss' life energy and my character level as in Nioh 2, which could be compensated by grinding a little bit, but it just doesn't feel quite right. Friends of the genre and the scenario should definitely have a look into the game, because despite all criticism I liked the game. But it is not enough for the throne, which is still occupied by Bloodborne.",2020-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5ebd0b21bdf729557ef4af9f,Rectify Gaming,Dave Rodriguez,92,"Team Ninja opts for the bigger is better approach. More mechanics, weapons,story and a bunch of insane bosses make Nioh 2 an action delight.",2020-05-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 6259e1b0008489e208d8289a,ComicBook.com,Marc Deschamps,60,"Nioh 2 is the kind of action game that's clearly targeted towards a certain type of gamer. It's an incredibly difficult game, and gamers that don't have the patience or commitment to learning its various intricacies just aren't going to get as much out of the game. However, fans of the original title and gamers that enjoy that kind of difficulty level will find that they will get out of Nioh 2 what they're willing to put into it.",2020-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5ea8c76bbdf729557ef49f0f,Easy Allies,Ben Moore,80,Nioh 2 refines what is great about the original game while also repeating a few mistakes.,2020-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5f1ed59ad88e035744c1bc88,Enternity.gr,Vasilis Papaspiliou,80,"Despite its difficulty, the game never gets tedious, as it is constantly finding ways to make the player complete one mission after another.",2020-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5ebbb298bdf729557ef4ae72,Too Much Gaming,Miguel Samson,90,"Nioh 2 [encourages] you to be creative and personalize your whole gameplay experience. The only hurdle for players new to the franchise is it'ss very steep difficulty and learning curve. But if you can tough it out and get past that, this is a game you may even see yourself revisiting time and again.",2020-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e9345ebbdf729557ef48436,The Digital Fix,Nick Petrasiti,90,I loved Nioh 2 and it's definitely earned its place amongst the soulslikes.,2020-04-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e8a27a4bdf729557ef47682,SomHráč.sk,Martin Kubeš,90,"Dark Souls 2 couldn't match the original, however Nioh 2 crushes in that regard. The sequel didn't lose any of the charm of the first game and the quality bar stayed firmly in its place. If you're into soulslikes, don't hesitate even for a moment.",2020-04-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e87232ebdf729557ef4743b,Jump Dash Roll,Jon Peltz,80,Nioh 2 softens the blow of its demanding combat by giving the player myriad ways to decapitate an enemy. An absolute joy to learn how to play.,2020-04-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e870de1bdf729557ef47418,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,85,Daemonic warrior is back and still so tought and for players with a lot of patience.,2020-04-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e868757bdf729557ef47397,Geek Culture,Jake Su,91,"Master the intricacies of Nioh 2 and immerse yourself in a world of splendid combat, satisfying challenge, and a transcendent experience like only Team Ninja can.",2020-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e849d0dbdf729557ef46f17,WayTooManyGames,Jordan Hawes,90,"Nioh 2 is an extremely well done sequel that adds enough to an already complex combat system, but not too much to make systems redundant or cumbersome. The changes aren’t drastic, and this may lead to some feeling like it feels too similar, but the first game already had fantastic gameplay variety.",2020-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e848ba5bdf729557ef46ef1,NoesPaisparaFrikis,David Valero,81,I do not see a single reason to miss this game that climbs a step at all levels with respect to its predecessor and that does not have any major shortcomings.,2020-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5eb7a616bdf729557ef4ab99,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,90,"Although Nioh 2 may feel a bit overwhelming due to the complexity and the amount of new gameplay mechanics introduced, what you find underneath is the personification of elegance and brutality bound in a single body.",2020-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e83c2dfbdf729557ef46e82,GotGame,Kieran Toovey,75,"The end result is a game that feels too familiar all the way through with fleeting moments of originality. That being said, it is still worth it for diehard Soulsborne fans and/or lovers of the original Nioh.",2020-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5ede50a0c28b1c4114c27aac,33bits,Jesús Díaz-Suelto Berrueco,95,"I finished the first Nioh enchanted, loving his combat and how he used Japanese history and mythology. Nioh 2 gives you that multiplied by ten, improves the main setbacks of the previous one, and generally ends up rounding out the set to offer a long, replayable, fun, challenging but fair game, and a long etcetera. His only mistake could be to be a continuity player at his base, but he offers such an obvious improvement that in the end this happens.",2020-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e820976bdf729557ef468c5,Screen Rant,Cody Peterson,90,Keeps feeling fresh all the way through.,2020-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e81a8e4bdf729557ef46775,Sirus Gaming,Leif Rey Bornales,95,"If you’ve been looking to quench your thirst for a game that is challenging and would be fun to play with your friends this Nioh 2 is surely there to help you out. Overall, I believe that Nioh 2 has satisfied my thirst for git gud adventures and it’s definitely a game worth playing.",2020-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e80efb2bdf729557ef465ae,RPG Fan,Bob Richardson,91,An exemplar of how several complex systems can work seamlessly together.,2020-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e82df78bdf729557ef46ba8,WellPlayed,Jordan Garcia,90,A few missteps don't stop Nioh 2 from being a superb sequel to one of the stronger Soulslike games around,2020-03-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e80a2f4bdf729557ef46546,DASHGAMER.com,Dan Rizzo,90,"While Team Ninja leave us wanting more from their unique Souls series, they are an inspiring reminder to all gamers everywhere of how innovative the Kyoto based, development company are, and how it will forever be associated with this franchise. Nioh 2 forges a legacy that will ultimately set a benchmark for future Souls-like titles, in hopes to eventually lead us into a new generation of vigorous, yet compelling video games.",2020-03-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e9f4833bdf729557ef4905c,Gamerweb.pl,Konrad Noga,80,"Nioh 2 is everything that From Software’s fans wished Sekiro to be – a Dark Souls game with a Japanese theme. Even though it has some problems and from time to time you may feel a bit tired of the repetitive missions, Nioh 2 remains both a great game and a perfect sequel.",2020-03-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e7e03d7bdf729557ef462a3,Cultured Vultures,Emil Gunnarsson,80,Nioh 2 offers best in class combat but suffers from an overwhelming number of upgrade systems and a story that is utterly incoherent.,2020-03-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e90569ebdf729557ef480b3,GuiltyBit,Jose Andres Cardona,92,"Nioh 2 is a very good video game. Fun, entertaining and, although it does not revolutionize and we can piss off dying so much, it brings new ways of playing and enough novelties to spend hundreds of hours testing builds to be the best samurai. It can get desperate at times, but with patience we will be powerful warriors.",2020-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e7d03dabdf729557ef461c4,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,50,The game is limited by the static nature of its mission-based structure and the protagonist's severe lack of motivation.,2020-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 60a1e3a4a321e63347095d3b,Nerfeados,Martín Rodríguez,,"With improved combat mechanics and an even higher difficulty, Ni-Oh 2 is great for fans and newcomers alike, in one of the top games of 2020.",2020-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e7c36b1bdf729557ef4600c,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,85,"Nioh 2 is one of the most improved sequels to a game that I've ever had the pleasure of playing. With top-notch gameplay and highly rewarding open-ended character progression systems, I simply can't wait to see how Nioh 3 is going to turn out.",2020-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5ee31ff5c28b1c4114c282c1,Unboxholics,Δημήτρης Σαλαμάρας,80,"Nioh 2 is a content-rich package, with many new features and additions. Souls fans and those who fell in love with the first game will surely enjoy this prequel, despite the few drawbacks like repeating environments and enemies.",2020-03-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e79ad36bdf729557ef45c3b,LevelUp,Víctor Rosas,90,"Brutal from start to finish, Nioh 2 turnes its outstanding combat system into a deadly dance that knows how to be cruel with defeat, but honorable with victory. It may not be far from the first game, but it was enough to refine the elements that founded the franchise to deliver one of the best titles of the closing of this generation.",2020-03-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e793817bdf729557ef45bba,VideoGamer,,80,"With Nioh 2, Team Ninja has done a better job than anyone else at making smart innovations to a treasured design template.",2020-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5f1d6946d88e035744c1baad,Chicas Gamers,Estela Villa,,"Nioh 2 is a game that you will enjoy if you want challenges. If you have already played the first game, this second game has few playable improvements, but if you liked it, you should give it a chance to see if you are able to continue to overcome the difficulty of a game like this one.",2020-03-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e8db764bdf729557ef47d8b,Remote Play,,95,Nioh 2 is a must have - and a great edition to your PS4 library,2020-03-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e9094f7bdf729557ef48181,Player.it,Claudio Albero,90,"Although starting from the excellent foundations laid by the previous chapter of the saga, Nioh 2 manages to innovate almost every aspect of it, proving to be a game of absolute excellence, able to meet the needs of every type of player. The most demanding and hardcore gamer will find his teeth, but even the user less accustomed to punitive mechanics will find his space, using certain builds and the Graves of Mercy. The soul cores and explosive counterattack are great additions to a gameplay already solid and compelling, but now it is even deeper and more varied, able to satisfy all palates. The only two flaws are the crafting and multiplayer, not developed enough, but nothing that may cloud our overall judgment.",2020-03-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5f284243d88e035744c1dc2f,Kakuchopurei,Alleef Ashaari,90,"As extremely hard as the game can be, Nioh 2 is proof that the Soulsborne genre can still be polished, refined, and utilize unique mechanics, all of which makes it worth suffering through. Team Ninja’s latest title is definitely more accessible than Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and certainly an early contender for Game Of The Year 2020.",2020-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5ef9f152d88e035744c18db8,Use a Potion,,100,"I already knew I was going to enjoy Nioh 2 after loving the original, but even I didn’t expect to be so blown away by all of the improvements that have been brought to the experience this time around. Between the super satisfying combat, the brilliantly implemented yokai abilities, the stand out battles with the deadly enemies, and the fun online co-op, Nioh 2 seems to have everything. Simply put, it’s the best game I’ve played so far this year. Nioh 2 offers an outstanding action-experience that improves upon the original game in almost every way – the PlayStation 4 has yet another amazing console-exclusive to welcome into gamer’s lives.",2020-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e70ab49bdf729557ef44c46,GamingBolt,Will Borger,80,"Nioh 2's incredible combat system, varied levels, diverse enemies, and insane levels of customization make it a game worth playing - provided you can get over how hard it is.",2020-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e702e6fbdf729557ef44c12,Gamersky,不倒翁蜀黍,95,Nioh 2 is a great successor and improve a lot in terms of combat by offering overwhelming half-yokai skills. But it doesn't make Nioh 2 easier because the enemies also become more challenging. There is no doubt that Nioh 2 is the most rewarding soul-like action game in 2020.,2020-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e6f7b2ebdf729557ef4487e,Cheat Code Central,Lucas White,80,"Team Ninja has really changed its output style over the years, and it’s nailing this scene for sure.",2020-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 5e6f7adebdf729557ef44833,TrueGaming,,90,"Nioh 2 is the best Team Ninja game ever made, an expertly crafted adventure that takes the player through Japanese history and folklore, and one that is full of bloody encounters with mythical creatures you won't soon forget. This is one of the best PS4 exclusives.",2020-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,7393461c905f40048305f333bd9fa9f4 61e2ed5d9e5c48c548d6d28a,Gamer's Palace,Beatrice Vogt,87,"Gorogoa was a very pleasant surprise for me. Usually, I don't really like puzzle games but this one, I really enjoyed. It invites you to play with the puzzles and to find out how they work - just at it should be. Due to its design, Gorogoa is a piece of art that you should add to your collection.",2022-01-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723c93765d6778750a20,The A.V. Club,Matt Gerardi,,"There’s a rare, beautiful harmony between how you play Gorogoa, how it tells its story, and the lesson it seems to be imparting.",2019-01-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723d93765d6778750a34,The Game is a Lie,Lucca Cardoso,95,"It's impossible to describe Gorogoa in words. All the sentimentality and complete harmony in all of its elements, together with an innovative gameplay, make this a unique game that will hardly be replicated.",2018-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723d93765d6778750a31,TrueAchievements,Ethan Anderson,90,"Gorogoa definitely falls into the category of games that I wish were longer, but it is difficult to find many genuine faults with the game.",2018-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723c93765d6778750a22,Push Square,Graham Banas,100,"Gorogoa is an immaculate puzzle game. Gorgeous art, beautiful but ominous ambient music, and mind-blowingly clever design combine for something special. It's a game like nothing we've ever played before, and with a modest run-time and low price-point to boot, you have no reason not to snag this outstanding experience.",2018-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723c93765d6778750a1d,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,85,"Gorogoa is a remarkable puzzle experience, it presents an engaging story in such a fresh way.",2018-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723c93765d6778750a25,GameSpace,Damien Gula,98,"You will be hard-pressed to find a puzzling game more beautifully crafted as Gorogoa. Everything from its music to the hand-drawn puzzle frames ignites the imagination to keep search and digging for more. Even with its short length, Gorogoa is a satisfying game. It is also an exercise in asking questions about our own devotion and the lengths that we might go to in order to connect with the divine.",2018-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723b93765d67787509f9,Jump Dash Roll,Rob Kershaw,90,"An ageless story, told in a unique and remarkable way. It may be short, but Gorogoa pushes the boundaries of puzzle design in all the right directions.",2018-03-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723b93765d67787509ed,IGN,Chloi Rad,85,"Gorogoa crafts its inventive, sliding-tile puzzles and magical world with a graceful simplicity across a compact but fulfilling adventure. The excitement of solving each puzzle may be lost on a repeat playthrough, but its hand-drawn art and clever payoffs are no less satisfying to watch unfold again and again. Gorogoa manages to say so much without uttering a single word, endowing it with a mystery that invites a more attentive, thoughtful revisit — and one that I was more than happy to accept.",2018-01-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723b93765d67787509ea,God is a Geek,Gary Bailey,65,"An intelligent puzzle game, Gorogoa certainly tests your logic skills, but it also forgets to really teach you how to handle later chapters when things suddenly get much more complicated.",2018-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723c93765d6778750a07,DarkZero,Ben Knowles,90,"There's a creative mind-bending aspect to some of the puzzles – at the right zoom level panels can be visually combined in clever ways. It really is a very carefully crafted game and I found the difficulty level just right – both pleasantly challenging and satisfying. While over quickly, I really enjoyed Gorogoa.",2018-01-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723b93765d67787509f0,The Games Machine,Davide Mancini,85,"Gorgoa is an elegant piece of art, but also a unique journey through a wonderful surreal world. Jason Roberts puts the player in his own lifetime puzzle, and finding a way out requires to look everything from a brand new fascinating perspective. Maybe the journey is too short, but it's definitely worth a ride.",2018-01-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723b93765d67787509f3,Gaming Nexus,Kinsey Danzis,95,"Gorogoa is a relaxing, intriguing puzzle game that is a must-have addition to anyone's game library. With unique art and unique gameplay, it's a fresh new take on the genre, and its quality reflects the fact that it took years to perfect.",2018-01-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723c93765d6778750a0e,Pardis Game,Seyyed Mohammad Reza Mojab,85,"Gorogoa seems is a bit under appreciated thanks to a release date close to the new year. But its a great puzzle game and one of the best indie games of 2017 and for everyone looking for a new experience, it's a short but a satisfying journey.",2018-01-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723c93765d6778750a10,3DNews,Александр Бабулин,90,"Gorogoa is a rare example of a game that's unique in form and interesting in content. It's a short (just a couple of hours) game, but with very rich and touching story, really interesting puzzles, and stunning visuals.",2018-01-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723b93765d67787509f6,Gameblog,Thomas Pillon,90,"Gorogoa is a very subtile and brilliantly innovative visual experience that will let your wide wide open long after its conclusion, thanks to a clever structure from start to finish. Jason Roberts' first game choose to mute this narrative puzzle tale, only to focus on strong visuals that navigates somewhere between surrealism and melancholy. Gorogoa may be quick to finish, but a second run seems clearly mandatory once you saw the ending. Too bad that all the available versions of the game display such different prices.",2018-01-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723b93765d67787509d6,CGMagazine,Lisa Mior,80,Gorogoa is a beautiful albeit short puzzle game worth experiencing even if you aren't a brilliant puzzle solver.,2018-01-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723b93765d67787509e4,TechRaptor,Samuel Guglielmo,85,"With smart puzzles and lovely art, Gorogoa is well worth grabbing for anyone who's a fan of puzzle games, even despite its short length.",2018-01-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723b93765d67787509d1,GameGrin,Dylan Chaundy,85,"Gorogoa is a tremendously designed puzzle experience that rewards creative, out-of-the-box thinking. Though there were a few, rare moments where frustration blemished the ride, the game is so authentically unique, beautifully illustrated and wonderfully scored, that it's impossible to not be enamoured by its potent, singular vision.",2018-01-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723b93765d67787509c6,Digitally Downloaded,,90,"Gorogoa is quaint, expressive and beautiful, delivering a lush narrative full of different potential interpretations carried by game mechanics which challenge players to think in unfamiliar and creative ways.",2018-01-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723c93765d6778750a0b,Gamersky,战术大米,84,"The first look of Gorogoa might remind you the gameplay of Framed and Monument Valley, but once you get into this game, you will find out Gorogoa provides a special experience, using a mass of creative interacting logic that is different from any other games. Even the most hardcore puzzle gamers can be moved by this great work.",2017-12-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723b93765d67787509cb,GearNuke,Khurram Imtiaz,80,"Gorogoa is essentially an experience that might be short, but it is full of surprises at every corner as you manage to figure out some of the more complicated puzzles.",2017-12-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723c93765d6778750a1b,Digiato,,85,"The success of Jason and its game has an important lesson for us. Gorogoa shows how a work of art, no matter how small and on low on budget, would please critics and gamers if it has a high quality. This actually could encourage other indie developers to overcome their fear making video games.",2017-12-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723b93765d67787509d3,Nintendo Insider,Ryan Janes,90,"Gorogoa is a truly mesmerising experience from start to finish whose greatest sin is that it’s all over far too quickly. Your short time spent with the game, however, will take you on a truly memorable journey unlike any other. Beautiful, ingenious and full of mystery, Gorogoa is a game I simply couldn’t put down and one I’m eager to return to again even if just to bask in the magnificent world Jason Roberts has handcrafted one more time.",2017-12-23T05:00:00.000Z,False,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723b93765d67787509d9,TheSixthAxis,Dave Irwin,60,"Gorogoa's main problem lies with its outdated linear approach. It's a fantastic, distinctive looking game with a solid hook for progression through its puzzles, but it ironically doesn't take a lot of risks. If you want a good hour or so to play a unique puzzle game, Gorogoa will fill that void, but just don't expect it to do much more than that.",2017-12-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723b93765d67787509ce,COGconnected,James Paley,90,"I wish that this was an actual storybook, a heavy thing bound in leather and built from parchment.",2017-12-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723b93765d67787509c8,Hobby Consolas,Daniel Quesada,84,"An original and different kind of puzzle, that comes wrapped in a gorgeus aesthetic. It lasts little more than the blink of an eye but... What a ride!",2017-12-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723b93765d67787509e7,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,100,"I fell in love with Gorogoa from the moment I moved one drawing over another to create a doorway for the character to move to a new location. The puzzles get harder, but the way you solve them is always wonderful.",2017-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723a93765d67787509aa,Paste Magazine,Holly Green,90,"I didn't expect to make room in my heart for one more game this year, but Gorogoa was worth the effort. As a palette cleanser rounding out my year in games, Gorogoa is the perfect snack.",2017-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723a93765d67787509a1,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,85,"While the short length is somewhat disappointing, Gorogoa is still a breathtaking experience. The gorgeous art and engaging puzzles fuse together for something otherworldly. I don't know if I'll revisit Gorogoa, except to maybe show friends, but the focused, impressive design will stick with me for a long time.",2017-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723a93765d67787509b0,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,70,"It takes someone quite extraordinary to see the world in such a way to connect images like Roberts does in Gorogoa, and for that alone I'm glad I've been privy to it. It'll stick with me as a piece of art to admire, but not as a video game to enjoy.",2017-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723a93765d67787509a4,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,90,"Through its characters, its designer, and its player, Gorogoa keeps an outsider's perspective in a present state of mind. Straightforward action—shifting panels and considering different points of view—doesn't preclude logical twists or emotional complexity. In only a couple hours, Gorogoa creates a window into a daydream and a companion to despair.",2017-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723a93765d67787509ad,GameSpot,Jason D'Aprile,80,Gorogoa provides a beautiful and clever trip through surreal art.,2017-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723a93765d677875099f,Washington Post,Christopher Byrd,,A rare combination of accessible but strange and intuitive but mind-bending,2017-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723a93765d677875099c,Nintendo Life,Ryan Craddock,90,"The Switch's eShop is starting to become saturated with bucket loads of high-quality content. This is great in one way, of course, but stumbling across hidden gems within it will get tougher as time goes on. Gorogoa is one such gem; a game quite unlike any other that deserves your attention. It is a little on the short side, but the creativity that has been put into its design, and the effect it will have on you during your time exploring its gorgeous world, is something that you'll want to experience. If you're looking for something new to try, this would be an excellent choice.",2017-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723a93765d677875099a,Game Revolution,Jason Faulkner,80,"If you thrill in playing games that represent the sweat and tears of a developer, Gorogoa is a great game to purchase. It's absolutely gorgeous, and I found it supremely meditative.",2017-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5f2eab92d88e035744c1ecbc,Chicas Gamers,,,"If you like puzzles, Gorogoa immediately becomes an essential, the time you spend playing it will be immersed in it, glued to the screen.",2017-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723a93765d67787509b3,Destructoid,CJ Andriessen,90,"While it is short – it took me nearly an hour to reach the end – Gorogoa is worth a second and third trip not because there are new challenges to test, but because it gives me a chance to truly appreciate the clockwork-like precision of the puzzle design and the magnificent hand-drawn artwork found in every frame. It also gives me a chance to try and figure out just what the hell is happening in the story. This may be the fuzziest narrative I've ever had to tackle, open to a great many different interpretations, but that's just part of the game's elegance and brilliance. Even without understanding it, I can still safely say Gorogoa is one of the best puzzle games to ever grace my iPad.",2017-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723a93765d67787509a7,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,90,"By keeping things so simple, the game is able to keep our focus entirely on the joy of discovery.",2017-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5d86723993765d6778750943,Daily Mirror,Ryan Brown,80,"I fear we may have published our Game of the Year list too early, because Gorogoa definitely deserves some sort of a mention. It's the best puzzle game I've played all year.",2017-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,c579aecd34934b8e9ef7e636c0962e5c 5fb53c0c038871749d4158f0,Digital Trends,Adam Rosenberg,100,"Gone Home is a game that can be played by anyone, and should be played by everyone.",2020-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,56b3f851cc664490a9911040da23a611 5d8673cb93765d677875a718,Gaming Nexus,Kinsey Danzis,90,"Ultimately, Gone Home is the same game no matter what platform it is played on. It brings the same emotions, anxieties, and intrigue to the table now as it did years ago. There is no denying, however, that the versatility offered by the Switch version fits the calm nature of the walking sim, whether it is played docked or not—plus it's just plain cool to experience the story in such close quarters.",2018-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,56b3f851cc664490a9911040da23a611 5d8673cb93765d677875a73c,Nintendo Times,Aaron Conwell,90,Don’t let this game’s short time to completion turn you away. Gone Home is a wonderfully told tale that should be experienced by everybody. You should be able to complete this in one sitting and it’s well worth the effort.,2018-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,56b3f851cc664490a9911040da23a611 5ef1dd4fd88e035744c1840b,33bits,José Vicente Mendiola Marcos,85,"Gone Home stands out in its genre and is one of the most recommended proposals within it, whether we like the genre or not. With a great narrative and playing with the player in a suggestive way, it manages to catch us from the beginning to the end. It's not without its flaws, but the whole thing is so attractive that it's like drops in an ocean.",2018-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,56b3f851cc664490a9911040da23a611 5d8673cb93765d677875a727,Destructoid,Caitlin Cooke,90,"Despite there not being many engaging elements, I find that Gone Home is still a superb example of a narrative journey. We'll have to see in another five or fifty years just how Gone Home has set the stage for future immersive simulators.",2018-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,56b3f851cc664490a9911040da23a611 5d8673cb93765d677875a715,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,90,"While it is a five-year-old game, there's no denying the cultural and developmental impact Gone Home has had on the game industry. Both as a near-perfect exercise in interactive storytelling and an example of how to handle complex and very real ideas in a game, only Life is Strange has ever come close to matching its significance. While there still isn't much ‘game' to be found here, the story you unravel through exploring an empty home will stay with you long after you've put down your Switch. Essential.",2018-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,56b3f851cc664490a9911040da23a611 5d8673cb93765d677875a78d,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,90,"The Fullbright Company knows how to tell a story and they succeed at making the player feel that he or she is part of that story. If you want a narrative experience that demonstrates what the video game medium is truly capable of, play this game, but do so slowly. Gone Home is not a game to hurry through, but one to savor and remember.",2018-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,56b3f851cc664490a9911040da23a611 5d8673cb93765d677875a70e,FourFaceButtons,David Aedo,10,"Gone Home feels like a tech demo more than anything else, as if it's put together to test lighting effects, map layout, being able to pick up and examine objects, and so on, but even then it fails. The storytelling isn't bad, but it's for a story that's hardly even there or worth telling in the first place.",2017-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,56b3f851cc664490a9911040da23a611 5d8673cc93765d677875a7b3,GameSkinny,,80,"'Gone Home' is a game with a very touching story and unique play style, though it is a little overpriced.",2016-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,56b3f851cc664490a9911040da23a611 5d8673cc93765d677875a7b5,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,60,"…Finally climbing up the stairs and seeing what awaited in the final minutes of the game should have been exhilarating… but rather it felt like somebody had just let all the air out of a shiny birthday balloon, deflating with a disappointing fart",2016-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,56b3f851cc664490a9911040da23a611 5d8673cc93765d677875a7b1,PushStartPlay,,60,"The design of Gone Home, is ultimately its Achilles heel. The way in which the building is set out makes its contents meaningless, as the entire structure loses its sense of place. Developers clearly tried to turn a house into a home, but have ultimately turned a house into a monstrosity that resembles a theme park attraction more than a home occupied by the family which is portray within the game.",2016-02-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,56b3f851cc664490a9911040da23a611 5d8673cc93765d677875a7b8,Push Square,Sammy Barker,90,"Thoughtful, clever, and articulately composed, Gone Home is the sweet sort of story that games typically tend to shun. Katie's homecoming is emotionally charged, cleverly plotted, and impressively authentic. And while it may not quench the thirst of those anxious for action, it tells a tale that practically everyone will be able to identify with – as long as you give it the chance.",2016-02-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,56b3f851cc664490a9911040da23a611 5d8673cb93765d677875a722,Slant Magazine,Justin Clark,90,"One of the finest, most relatable examples of the incredible empathy that video games are capable of inspiring.",2016-01-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,56b3f851cc664490a9911040da23a611 5d8673cb93765d677875a71f,God is a Geek,Dan Murphy,100,"One of the best games of 2013 is finally out on consoles. If you haven't done so already, you owe it to yourself to experience a beautiful story and some very clever, but understated, game design.",2016-01-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,56b3f851cc664490a9911040da23a611 5d8673cb93765d677875a776,Eurogamer,Edwin Evans-Thirlwell,80,"Witty and melancholic, Gone Home is a triumphant exploration of a beautifully textured family space.",2016-01-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,56b3f851cc664490a9911040da23a611 5d8673cb93765d677875a783,USgamer,Jaz Rignall,80,"Video gaming meets 90's family drama in a finely-crafted piece of interactive fiction whose atmospheric story is intelligently articulated in a very compelling way. While Gone Home's experience is rather short, its characters will stay with you for days after you've finished the game - despite you never meeting them.",2016-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,56b3f851cc664490a9911040da23a611 5d8673cc93765d677875a7b0,GameSkinny,,60,Gone Home is a solid proof of concept for what I hope will become more engaging point-and-click adventures in the future.,2014-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,56b3f851cc664490a9911040da23a611 6100dede78fa8b8caf2c55fb,Gamefa,سجاد باقریان,90,"Some games progress day by day after release, and after several years, their current situation cannot be compared to their first day of supply. This is different in the title of Levelhead and we have to say that even the game on the first day was of very good quality, but over time and thanks to an unparalleled feature called building levels, the game added to its charm day by day, and now you are playing Levelhead to a world of different stages that gamers like you have designed and built with their own enthusiasm.",2021-07-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c38503c83df4fd4ae7cd9c3a8a50ce8 5f2ae137d88e035744c1e5c3,Forever Classic Games,Zach Snyder,82,"After playing for several hours with the team and on my own I have to say that this game will be a lot of fun to keep coming back to whenever I just wanna scratch that itch of platforming casually. For some though, I believe making some crazy Kaizo levels will be a strong past time.",2020-07-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c38503c83df4fd4ae7cd9c3a8a50ce8 5eb55a6abdf729557ef4aab4,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,90,"Ultimately Levelhead will live or die on the commitment of its community, but even without the creation aspect it would still be an enjoyable platformer. Smart design in every department - challenge, creation and curation - means that Levelhead is a surefire winner, and we only hope it catches on. After all, there's more to the 'maker' genre than just Super Mario.",2020-05-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c38503c83df4fd4ae7cd9c3a8a50ce8 5ed73df6c28b1c4114c2747e,Checkpoint Gaming,Bree Swaine,80,Levelhead is a brilliantly designed maker game. It has boundless options for your own creations and great levels to play through while learning the ins and outs of the gameplay.,2020-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c38503c83df4fd4ae7cd9c3a8a50ce8 5eacd63dbdf729557ef4a363,Video Chums,Alex Legard,85,Levelhead is one of the best platformers so far this year. If Butterscotch Shenanigans fixes some annoying issues that I had with the level editor then I'd consider it golden.,2020-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c38503c83df4fd4ae7cd9c3a8a50ce8 5eab1967bdf729557ef4a28d,NintendoWorldReport,Matthew Zawodniak,70,"On the bright side, the game does have full cross-compatibility with the PC version. With a pre-existing collection of thousands of levels with more coming in every day, anyone interested in simply playing levels will have a fully-featured experience. Sadly, creators will have to put up with some frustrating issues to get as much out of this game as they could've on another platform.",2020-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c38503c83df4fd4ae7cd9c3a8a50ce8 5ea98a48bdf729557ef4a07d,GamingTrend,David Flynn,90,"Levelhead is an astounding creation from such a small studio. It's not just a toolset or portal for platforming levels, it's a community of creators all over the world supporting each other. It's not perfect, the single player is aggressively difficult and some aspects of sharing or finding levels leave a bit to be desired, but it's clear that this game is going to be supported by players and developers alike for a long time to come.",2020-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c38503c83df4fd4ae7cd9c3a8a50ce8 628bcc800bfe2deada1764b2,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,80,"The overarching feeling while playing this game is that it's wonderfully relaxing. Save for a handful of tough difficulty spikes or moments where you lose your way on the sprawling map, A Monster's Expedition provides a genuinely pleasant puzzle experience you can enjoy at your own pace. A few options for tips mean you have some help if you want it, and no loading means it's a doddle to get into. If you're after something chilled out to wind down with, it's certainly worth taking this journey.",2022-05-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,122ce57331224c4987bfa677682e9992 615f9f899e65de2d02a17c97,Nintendo Link,Chelsea Beardsmore,90,"A Monster’s Expedition was such a whole experience. For a game with no real story, narrative, or characters, it was strangely emotional. It was such a soothing experience that I only wish I could experience for the first time again.",2021-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,122ce57331224c4987bfa677682e9992 614e37f46d338e313824525d,Rapid Reviews UK,Joshua Callaghan,80,"When A Monster’s Expedition, the latest release from the highly acclaimed developer Draknek, was pitched as an “open-world puzzle adventure”, I was hesitant; replacing the linear, building up of difficulty found in most puzzle games with a self-guided approach to level progression sounded like trouble just waiting to happen. But as I uncovered the outdoor museum exhibits of “Englandland”, A Monster’s Expedition instantly charmed me in ways few games do. Find out why this Puzzling Exhibition is worth going on in this Rapid Review.",2021-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,122ce57331224c4987bfa677682e9992 61315e413b0d5cbd8095fe98,Hey Poor Player,Scott MacDonald,90,"A Monster’s Expedition is a brilliant little puzzler. It gets incredible mileage out of a simple mechanic and manages to use it in unexpected ways. The game’s zen-like presentation, open-ended exploration, and sense of humor create a relaxing environment that soothes away the frustrations found in other puzzle games. I do wish I had a little assistance in the late-game portion, but maybe I’m the only one who needs it.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,122ce57331224c4987bfa677682e9992 6127bf0cc2b0152b686743eb,NintendoWorldReport,Joel DeWitte,100,"There needs to be a clear logic to the puzzles throughout that acts as a foundation for each sequential one to build off of. What elevates it even further is world building and music design that sews it up into a tight, cohesive experience. A Monster's Expedition's quick hits of small puzzles passes all of those criteria with flying colors, and you owe it to yourself to give it a look.",2021-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,122ce57331224c4987bfa677682e9992 61217dfd6ffaa0ca0ef6cc4c,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,75,If you're looking for a chill albeit tricky puzzler with an excellent sense of humour then I highly recommend playing A Monster's Expedition. Its blend of exploration and clever puzzles makes for one stand-out tree-toppling experience.,2021-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,122ce57331224c4987bfa677682e9992 61197d5e9d9c7d02ee8a90e2,Nintendo Blast,Marcos Ramon,90,"Monster's Expedition is practically perfect in everything it does. The game has challenging but not unfair puzzles, humor just right and very beautiful and varied scenarios. With the exception of choosing to hide the map most of the time, the navigation, controls and organization of stages in islands are very well done and tweaked. Those who like to rack their brains without getting angry will have fun like never before in this strange exhibition.",2021-08-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,122ce57331224c4987bfa677682e9992 611818adae81a2d331411045,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,100,"A Monster’s Expedition is a delight to play. The solution to some of the puzzles might not click right away. However, when you do find it, it comes with such a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment that it’s hard to describe. A game filled with lots of a-ha moments when the solution pops into your head. This is a must-play game for puzzle fans. A Monster’s Expedition is one of the best puzzle games I’ve played this year. I definitely recommend exploring the open-world museum of EnglandLand!",2021-08-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,122ce57331224c4987bfa677682e9992 611153a481dfdd2baab61972,Gamer's Palace,Beatrice Vogt,90,I never thought I could have that much fun with a puzzle game. A Monster's Expedition is a delighting experience.,2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,122ce57331224c4987bfa677682e9992 5f6214d6f7c1f130627f6b35,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Jay Castello,,There’s nothing in the way of making me feel like I’ve become awfully clever at it all.,2020-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,122ce57331224c4987bfa677682e9992 5f5a2409f7c1f130627f5ee1,Eurogamer,Chris Tapsell,100,"Draknek masters a genre with a game of little touches, big challenge, and giant heart.",2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,122ce57331224c4987bfa677682e9992 60aec80c57ed0e0490ae2e60,Forever Classic Games,Alex McCumbers,80,Everhood is a weird game worth experiencing.,2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 607c9ebc79a3a34d882b1f80,GameBlast,Alan Murilo Pereira Duque,100,"Everhood is creative, precise, unique and engaging. It is refreshing to see a title experiment so much throughout its proposal and still deliver a harmonious and coherent final product. Although the soundtrack and the combat system are the highlights when analyzed individually, all the elements present here deserve praise. So, don't be fooled: here is an RPG that, although unconventional, deserves to be played by every fan of the genre, especially those who are not afraid of experiences that encourage thinking outside the box.",2021-04-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 6063983acfbed43e46465d30,GamingTrend,Poch Saldana,90,Everhood is a fantastic freshman effort that brings unexpected and refreshing spins to both the RPG and rhythm genre. The creative combat system and repeat-friendly soundtrack are definitely strong points but the thought-provoking story elevates the unusual adventure to excellent heights.,2021-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 6058fbcfcfbed43e46464e8d,RPGamer,,80,"Everhood manages to not only distinguish itself from its influences, but also to turn the expectations that come with them upside-down, all to provide an experience that can’t be found anywhere else. Whether or not the game will achieve a cult status remains to be seen, but players itching for something out of the ordinary better not let Everhood slip under their radar.",2021-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 60554fb6cfbed43e46464b4e,VGChartz,Issa Maki,85,Chris Nordgren and Jordi Roca have captured lightning in a bottle with a highly original game that has the potential to become the next Undertale.,2021-03-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 605345a4cfbed43e464648e2,The Games Machine,Stefano Calzati,90,"Everhood is simply incredible. A carnival populated by masks that have lost their humanity, a deep, rich tale, enhanced by a gameplay that mixes rhythm game, adventure and RPG. A gem that deserves to be played by as many people as possible.",2021-03-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 604f855d529d50e69fa10a02,Nintendo Life,Oliver Reynolds,90,"Everhood is one of the most memorable games we've played in recent years. Its utterly bonkers plot and weird cast of characters is reason enough to check it out, but the instantly accessible rhythmic combat will keep you hooked from the very first battle to the epic final boss encounter. Some may be put off by the minimal visual design and deliberately vague sequence of events, but for those after something a bit different, Everhood delivers originality and unique gameplay in spades and absolutely deserves a place in your Switch library.",2021-03-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 604e845b529d50e69fa108ab,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,90,There's no doubting the similarities and equally-familiar ground Everhood is treading here and of its intentions to pull the rug from out the player's feet.,2021-03-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 604a9ff8529d50e69fa105f4,Gamer Escape,Timothy Hyldahl,70,"Everhood is nothing if not memorable. There’s flaws here and there, but they pale in comparison to the fun and unique time I had. It’s not a very long game, taking around six hours or so for the true ending, but there’s plenty of different choices to make and self-imposed challenges to try.",2021-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 604a860a529d50e69fa105db,Noisy Pixel,Ivanir Ignacchitti,85,"Overall, if I had to describe Everhood in a single word, it’d be “experiment.” It’s a game that tests interesting concepts to become its own thing. Combining adventure with RPG-Esque mechanics and an enjoyable take on rhythm combat that offers a unique experience for any looking for something new.",2021-03-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 604684e1529d50e69fa10060,Marooners' Rock,Joseph Siemsen,90,"If you loved Undertale, or are looking for an RPG that’s unconventional, don’t sleep on this game.",2021-03-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 607b577179a3a34d882b1f0e,The Game Crater,Tom Wilson,75,"Everhood is an interesting experiment disguised as a game. While I enjoyed the gameplay's psychedelic nature, I found myself frustrated by the antiquated game design.",2021-03-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 60425f9e529d50e69fa0fd69,COGconnected,Jaz Sagoo,70,"Everhood is an enchanting rhythm-based adventure that falls short of greatness due to a few technical issues. Its combat system is an absolute joy and the music is brilliant, however, frame-rate drops and lengthy load times hinder what could have been a great experience.",2021-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 6041768c529d50e69fa0fcc4,Checkpoint Gaming,Omi Koulas,90,"Everhood is its own surreal beast of indescribable nature. On the surface, the adventure is a straightforward story of thievery and reclaiming… but for what means? Underlying is a cryptic tale about humanity and the darkness burdening existence that many fans of these sorts of games will utterly love. The shadowy overworld and diverse characters along the journey are mysterious to match the game’s ineffable spirit. With an outstanding selection of music to battle to in the unique combat, each fight is a bopping joy with slight twists to the mechanics adding even more fun. Already a cult hit with fans of Undertale and other games of the sort, Everhood is a bizarre and groovy adventure that can’t be missed.",2021-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 605b2596cfbed43e464652f1,I Love Videogames,,95,"The most painful choiches sometimes bring the greatest joy, the most beautyful expeciences.",2021-03-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 604eb85c529d50e69fa10923,Serial Gamer Italia,Mattia Fiore,76,"Everhood struck me in the heart, arousing my deepest curiosity already after the first hour, in which I realized that within it there was a much deeper philosophical reflection than one might think looking at it in a superficial way. It has rarely happened to me to face an indie title so well crafted and full of possibilities even in its simplistic realization. But despite all this, it may not be able to conquer everyone, precisely because of this strangeness that may not be appreciated and understood by many. Everhood absolutely doesn’t claim to have the best storyline of the decade, but its purpose must be carefully sought in all the details wisely placed by the Foreign Gnomes inside it, and only in this way the player will be able to access the real ending. A videogame experience that I highly recommend because of what it left me and absolutely replayable to discover the various narrative possibilities it offers.",2021-03-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 6040ffa6529d50e69fa0fbf4,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,90,"All I can say without spoiling things for you readers is that it’s a game worth experiencing. Despite the myriad of grammatical errors, this is an incredibly smart story that will catch players off guard with its inventive twists. It’s also one hell of a fun mix between an RPG and a rhythm game.",2021-03-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 6040fa73529d50e69fa0fbeb,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,95,"Fair warning, some of the lighting effects can put a strain on the eyes, especially during a longer play session. Another proofreading of the script would have helped, too, but the ways in which Everhood builds on and calls back to past titles like Undertale and Earthbound help it rise above its niggling flaws. It's a game of few answers and many questions, chief among them being ""What did I just play?"" and ""What is even happening right now?"" Of course, I mean these as compliments, not strictly statements of bafflement but more of wonder and amazement. The meaning of its title didn't strike me until some time after reaching the end of the story; what struck with regularity, however, is the relentless delight of Everhood.",2021-03-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 6040f6e9529d50e69fa0fbc4,Destructoid,Zoey Handley,70,"So, that's where I'm at. I enjoyed playing Everhood and the music was extremely enjoyable, but before we could apply for the marriage certificate, I realized how loudly it breathes when it sleeps and now I just want to suffocate it. I'm still giving it a recommendation, because not everyone is going to share my grievances with the narrative and the technical issues can be ironed out. There's some definite high points here, but I don't think it's going to achieve immortality.",2021-03-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 6040f67d529d50e69fa0fbc1,Hey Poor Player,Josh Speer,90,"I wasn’t sure what to expect when I took Everhood for review. Now that I’ve beaten the game once and touched upon New Game+, all I can say is this is my favorite 2021 indie so far. And I strongly think it will take something incredible to dethrone it from that position. Not only does it feature amazing music, but it also has evocative artwork and a compelling plot about mortality and human choice. If it helps, don’t think of this as an indie. Think of it as required gaming for anyone that enjoys video games.",2021-03-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,43dd86bd3b3146afadb3a5b9ba187874 5d866f2393765d677873f50b,Cubed3,Aria DiMezzo,40,"The different gameplay elements that comprise Tomb Raider are very well done, and they are a lot of fun. During the TPS parts, Tomb Raider is competent. During the survival horror parts, Tomb Raider is competent. During the survival crafting parts, Tomb Raider is competent. This doesn't leave the whole package as competent, though. Even if someone used the best noodles possible, the best chocolate syrup, a lavish Lamborghini steering wheel, and a $900 pair of shoes, a lasagne made out of these ingredients wouldn't be very good—even if all the different parts are high quality. Tomb Raider needed someone to stand up and tell the marketing department that disparate gameplay elements weren't going to be shoehorned in simply to increase sales by 0.025%. Lara Croft does a wonderful job of redeeming Tomb Raider, and is the only reason it's playable, but it's only marginally more fleshed out than the myriad of mini-game collections found for the Kinect and Move.",2015-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2393765d677873f524,Pure Xbox,Anthony Bacchus,90,"If you never had the chance to experience the game a year ago, then the Definitive Edition is an absolute no-brainer. In fact, we're even slightly envious of those people that waited, because Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is one of the Xbox One's best games.",2014-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2293765d677873f405,The Skinny,Jason Noonan,80,"This is a fantastic game, but for anyone who previously played it on last year's consoles, this version could go amiss. For everyone else with a next gen console wanting to take it for a spin whilst waiting for some true next-gen games, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition will thoroughly entertain and leave you an instant fan of this re-booted series.",2014-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2393765d677873f516,Digitally Downloaded,,70,"I was absolutely wowed by this game the first time I played it through because I was paying so much attention to the cut scenes and redesigned Lara Croft was a joy to behold. The Definitive Edition adds a few neat little features like alternative costumes and a comic book describing the events before the game, and I can't remember that being in the original game release. But having had a year to sit and consider the game's broader meaning, the second time around the game's flaws are all the more apparent.",2014-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2393765d677873f529,Kill Screen,Calum Marsh,51,"As an action-adventure game, Tomb Raider needs to have you spend eight to ten hours shooting people in the face. That the developer at least tries to address this dissonance in earnest is perhaps commendable—so few games strive to account for the expected incongruities that even the ambition distinguishes the effort. And yet their attempt makes their failure more pronounced. ",2014-02-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2293765d677873f457,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,90,"It's one of the best Tomb Raider games ever made, and it'll live up to the Definitive Edition moniker for those gamers who never set foot on Yamatai Island last year.",2014-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2393765d677873f527,ZTGD,Ken McKown,90,"Thankfully this isn't a quick or cheap port that does a disservice to the original experience. This is still one of the best games of last year, and the enhancements make it one of the best looking games to come out in a while.",2014-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2393765d677873f4f1,The Digital Fix,Andrew Phillips,90,"Tomb Raider is one of the games of the last generation and now it's that little bit prettier, and better for it. More realistic, more visceral as a result and an absolute delight to play through one more time. If you missed it first time around buy it now, if you loved it originally it's better the second time around and if you are still on the fence, trust us when we say you really should pick up the definitive version as soon as your wallet allows for it. A great release to fill the void before some decent games come out on both next gen platforms.",2014-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2293765d677873f4b5,NZGamer,Matthew Codd,85,"Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, is certainly not a misnomer - if you're picking up the game for the first time, this is absolutely the one to go for. It's the same brilliant game that came out last year, all polished up and looking its finest. For returning adventurers, on the other hand, there's so little in the way of new content that there's not much point buying the new version unless you had an urge to replay it anyway.",2014-02-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2193765d677873f39a,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,85,"The Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition features a rebuilt Lara Croft, improved textures and lighting effects, not to mention all the previously released DLC.",2014-02-04T05:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2193765d677873f397,High-Def Digest,Bill Braun,90,"If you passed on 'Tomb Raider' when it released earlier in 2013, or opted to hold out for the Definitive Edition, now is a great time to experience this incredible franchise reboot; highly recommended on a current gen console. While I was disappointed to see a $60 price tag associated with the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, I realized after playing it that it is much more than a simple up-rez of a game nearly a year old. The opening moments of 'Tomb Raider' on the PlayStation 4 confirmed for me that the developers at Crystal Dynamics put their heart and soul back into a game they so clearly love. While the updated visuals are quite stunning and, at times jaw-dropping, the gameplay continues to be immersive – with incredible set pieces, high action, acrophobia-inducing platforming, and an interesting story with likable characters. I said it in 2013 when I completed 'Tomb Raider' the first time, and I'll say it again here – 'Tomb Raider' has found a way to give Naughty Dog's 'Uncharted' series a real run for the money, and I can't wait to see where Lara's adventure's lead her next.",2014-02-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2193765d677873f380,GameSkinny,,90,"If you have already played Tomb Raider, there isn't much sense in paying $60 to play this again; just stick with the current gen version. But if you haven't played Tomb Raider and own a next-gen console, you should definitely give this version of the game a look, as it's worth every penny.",2014-02-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2193765d677873f37e,Game Debate,,90,"This isn't a package made for those who've already explored Yamatai, this is for those first setting foot into Lara's adventure. For them it's an essential purchase, for everyone else it really doesn't matter.",2014-02-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2293765d677873f4bf,Push Square,Sammy Barker,80,"Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is an exceptional port of an already entertaining escapade, but outside of the extravagant visuals, there's not a whole lot to sweeten the purchase a second time. If you have a perverse penchant for grave robbing, or you've never stepped foot on the strange shores of Yamatai before, then this is an enjoyable band-aid for the emerging next-gen drought. Just don't expect it to change your mind if you didn't like the original game.",2014-02-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2293765d677873f46c,GameZone,Matt Liebl,90,"Tomb Raider was already a gorgeous game, but seeing it on one of these newer consoles is breathtaking.",2014-02-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2393765d677873f4fd,Dealspwn,Brendan Griffiths,100,"11 months on and Tomb Raider has lost none of its initial magic. In fact, it's just walked in and took the crown for the best action game on the PS4 or Xbox One. The new experience-enhancing controller features and voice-commands on the PS4 and the often startlingly-gorgeous visuals do indeed make this the Definitive Edition of one of the all-time greats.",2014-02-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2193765d677873f3a6,Cheat Code Central,Joshua Bruce,92,"Did Tomb Raider really need a Definitive Edition? No, it didn't. Honestly, I would have been happy with a straight port, but it did allow the developers to bring an amazing game to consoles that are desperately starving for good content. At the end of the day, Tomb Raider looks better, plays better, and (for the most part, stupid controller echo) sounds better than it ever has before, and contains all the DLC that was released in one easy-to-buy package. I guess it is a Definitive Edition after all.",2014-01-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2393765d677873f518,Digital Spy,Liam Martin,100,"A lack of decent bonuses makes the Definitive Edition a hard sell for existing fans, but for newcomers it's a slice of platforming perfection that will make the wait for next-gen blockbusters easier to bear.",2014-01-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2393765d677873f4f4,AusGamers,Steve Farrelly,90,"Reactive hipoints on enemies would have been a much more ""definitive"" way to go here, but like the core story and animations, it's delivered in the same broken (or unrealistic) fashion as the 2013 release. Combat is the least fun in the game, but it's passable regardless. What's best to take away from this is you get the full game and all content released, updated visuals that actually make the game look next-gen, and that same rewarding sense of adventure and exploration coupled with Lara's personal, traumatic ascension to true Tomb Raider. Bring on the inevitable sequel, I say. ",2014-01-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2293765d677873f466,Gameplanet,Matt Maguire,85,"Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition's enhancements are cosmetic-only so the flaws present in the game's last-gen version are still present. Even so, it's a great game made greater, so for those yet to play it, this is the version to get.",2014-01-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2193765d677873f3d2,gameranx,Kirk McKeand,80,"If you're a huge fan of last-gen's Tomb Raider reboot, you should probably pick this up. The same goes if you have yet to play it. If, like me, you played Tomb Raider the first time round and enjoyed it, there's not really enough here to justify another, full price purchase, however. This is for superfans and newcomers only – casual veterans need not apply. Now, where did I put my waterproof face cream?",2014-01-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2393765d677873f51e,CGMagazine,Wayne Santos,70,"Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition really is the best looking version of the game, managing to surpass even the PC version.",2014-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2293765d677873f4af,EGM,Mollie L Patterson,80,"While not as ""definitive"" of a package as one might hope for $60, thanks to its markedly improved graphics and performance, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is now the only way I'd want to experience Crystal Dynamics' rebooting of gaming's leading lady.",2014-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2293765d677873f4ac,PSX Extreme,Ben Dutka,90,"Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is indeed ""definitive."" It's a definite step up and that's undeniable. We can argue all day long about whether or not it's ""worth it.",2014-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2293765d677873f4a6,PlayStation Universe,Michael Harradence,90,Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition lives up to its name in providing a stunning adventure that looks gorgeous running on PS4.,2014-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2393765d677873f521,Slant Magazine,Justin Clark,70,"Even ignoring its gussied-up next-gen clothes, the game's strengths outshine its weaknesses as an experience, though its flaws outside of the visual realm remain impossible to ignore.",2014-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2393765d677873f4fa,COGconnected,Shawn Petraschuk,94,"The amount of work put into offering next-gen consoles an upgraded Lara Croft makes the Definitive Edition much more than a simple cash grab. One of the pinnacles of last-gen gaming is presented as one of the best looking games on offer for your new console if not one of the best looking games you've ever seen, period. Perhaps not worth the full price tag if you've already played it there is no doubt that if you missed it on round one that it's better than ever now and worth every penny.",2014-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2293765d677873f4b8,Metro GameCentral,David Jenkins,80,"A great cinematic action adventure, with one of gaming's great lead performances, although its Tomb Raider DNA seems fragmented and even degenerative in parts.",2014-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2293765d677873f469,We Got This Covered,Chad Goodmurphy,90,"With Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Square Enix has provided action gamers with an impressively upgraded version of one of the best games in existence.",2014-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2293765d677873f463,GamingBolt,Will Borger,90,"Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is a tough sell for those who have already embarked on Lara's adventure, but those who have never played it will find a lot to like here, and the numerous upgrades make this the best version available to those without access to a gaming PC.",2014-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2293765d677873f45d,Digital Trends,Adam Rosenberg,95,The Definitive Edition of Tomb Raider is a marginal presentational enhancement to the undeniably excellent 2013 release.,2014-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2293765d677873f45a,Post Arcade (National Post),Daniel Kaszor,95,"Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, is last years best triple-A game rebuilt for next-gen consoles, outpacing even the PC version in some regards for graphical fidelity",2014-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2293765d677873f454,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,90,"Without question, the full retail price is too high for a slightly shinier version of a game you clocked 10 months ago, but if you missed the original release for whatever reason, or even played it back in March last year and really feel it's worth another go around, the Definitive Edition is recommended.",2014-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2393765d677873f4eb,Digital Chumps,Nathaniel Stevens,90,Definitely the best version of Tomb Raider and it shows exactly what the new generation of consoles has in store for us in the very near future. ,2014-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2293765d677873f4c2,GameSpot,Tom Mc Shea,80,"Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is as exciting as it is gorgeous, offering a robust adventure that satisfies on almost every front.",2014-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2293765d677873f4bc,Game Informer,Matt Helgeson,93,"If you've already played Tomb Raider, it's not worth $60. If you haven't, this is the best game currently available on Xbox One or PS4",2014-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2293765d677873f4a9,GamingTrend,David Roberts,95,"While other versions of Tomb Raider may be less expensive and offer a similar experience, the Definitive Edition combines the already stellar gameplay with vastly improved graphics, creating what is most certainly the best version of Tomb Raider available.",2014-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2293765d677873f460,PlayStation LifeStyle,Anthony Severino,80,"Tomb Raider itself is well-worth the purchase—it's a great game. The decision you must make is if improved visuals are enough to warrant buying this Definitive Edition. Frankly, I'm convinced that its release is more about profitability on a product that's already crafted than it is about bringing a vastly superior next-generation version of Tomb Raider to the market. For $59.99, it's not that much better than the PS3 version aside from some visual sprucing. Those that have already experienced the game aren't missing much with the Definitive Edition. However, had you missed Tomb Raider on the PS3 and have interest in Lara Croft's surprisingly fast transformation into a resilient killing machine, then you may as well pony up the extra cash to play the best version of the game: the Definitive Edition.",2014-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2193765d677873f3b8,Attack of the Fanboy,William Schwartz,80,"Tomb Raider is a fantastic solo adventure. Admittedly, I couldn't help but wish my first experience with Tomb Raider was the Definitive One. If you come into Tomb Raider, this ""Definitive Edition, thinking that it's anything more than a shinier port, you'll likely leave disappointed.",2014-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d866f2193765d677873f39d,VideoGamer,Simon Miller,80,A great game made better thanks to a lovely lick of paint.,2014-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 60b60c6e7f8aa1bf3b82c5b3,Worth Playing,Adam Pavlacka,85,"Huntdown may not appeal to everyone, but if you have a soft spot for 16-bit retro shooters and '80s action movies (or if you happen to be a nostalgic gamer of a certain age), it's pretty much guaranteed to please. It's just as punishing and satisfying as you'd expect, and that's a very good thing.",2021-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 60ab78ba57ed0e0490ae2758,Eurogamer,Martin Robinson,80,"A 2D run and gunner that's as in your face as an 80s Troma classic, Huntdown matches its excess with brilliant detail.",2021-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5f93014ffce0972e4e5f87bb,Rapid Reviews UK,Dan Yuill,100,"Huntdown is set in a dystopian future, in a city where gangs run rampant and the police have resorted to hiring bounty hunters to deal with the worst of the worst. Choosing from one of three possible hunters, players can enforce law and order on the streets as Ana Conda, John Sawyer or Mow Man. Each will start with a unique gun and projectile, and they all come fully loaded with quick-witted replies and catchphrases ripped right out of an action movie script. This game can be enjoyed in both single and multiplayer, but for the sake of this review, only the single-player experience has been covered.",2020-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5f606b91f7c1f130627f674a,Worth Playing,Redmond Carolipio,77,"Huntdown has been out for a while, but it's a good, silly tonic for players looking for a nice distraction from all of the heavy and involved open-world adventuring out there. It'll scratch most of your action itches and, if you're a certain age like me, it'll bring back a few memories of a bygone era. It's not the worst thing to think about.",2020-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 614ca1cb6d338e313824503d,XGN.nl,Theo Weber,85,"Huntdown is a tribute to eighties movies and games. It combines the action from titles as Streets of Rage and movies like The Warriors and Last Action Hero in a side-scrolling shooter, which is best enjoyed in co-op. That way the game really gets to shine and entertain you with all its glory. Shooting hundreds of enemies in four worlds never was so much fun together, even if there are a few things off balance at some moments.",2020-08-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ef4beecd88e035744c18808,TechRaptor,Alex Santa Maria,90,"Not only does Huntdown perfect what's been done in 2D shooters, it offers several new ways forward for the genre. A retro-minded tour-de-force that feels right at home in 2020.",2020-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ee7e34fc28b1c4114c2888f,NintendoWorldReport,,85,"undefined.Huntdown should be lauded for how a clear vision was deliberately and consistently executed on throughout. The gameplay alone is rewarding, but its marriage and devotion to the tone of a grungy, anarchic city and a vision of the future that feels ripped from the '80s both feels retro in its sensibilities and contemporary with the incoming swell of cyberpunk-inspired titles. Huntdown had the foresight to get-in on that trend early with the understanding of how to make a gratifying shooter, making it one of the more complete feeling indie titles to date on the Switch.",2020-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ee240f9c28b1c4114c280cb,ZTGD,Anthony Mann,90,"If classic run and gun games are something that piques the interest, Huntdown is a must buy. I am glad the amazing trailer was for a fantastic game. A throwback that doesn’t reinvent the wheel but works out some of the finer kinks of the genre.",2020-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ee1c8a8c28b1c4114c28056,AusGamers,,77,It's just that the animation and sheer number of sprites make it the style of game you could only find at an arcade back in the day.,2020-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ed949d9c28b1c4114c2768e,GameMAG,,80,"Of course, in the world of Huntdown, you can find flaws, such as primitive AI, lack of upgrades or too similar characters, but this does not prevent you from enjoying a very bright and well-staged action.",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5eda4c89c28b1c4114c27729,KeenGamer,,90,"Prepare for a challenging, side-scrolling shooter that takes you through the bowels of a corrupt retro metro as you battle the dangerous gangs therein. Huntdown brings back the 80's in a gritty, hectic fight for bounties with brilliant 16-bit graphics along with a groovy soundtrack.",2020-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ecd13e8c28b1c4114c26a23,Hardcore Gamer,Kyle LeClair,90,"Huntdown is awesome, plain and simple.",2020-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ec84067c28b1c4114c266df,GameSkinny,Diego Nicolás Argüello,90,Huntdown is a throwback run and gun shooter that cares about style and rewards precision.,2020-05-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ec584b1c28b1c4114c261cb,GamingBolt,Pramath,80,"While not hitting it out of the park like it could have, Huntdown still manages to deliver an extremely satisfying and raucously fun package that will appeal to genre newcomers and veterans alike.",2020-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5f0063eed88e035744c19781,Area Xbox,Kevin Arbelo,82,"In a new and dark future. Street gangs have taken over cities. Only bounty hunters dare to enter them. In this retro 2D action game, we will fight against 20 differents bosses.",2020-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ecc1d34c28b1c4114c2696b,Echo Boomer,,80,"An excellent action game, inspired by 80's classics, full of charm, explosions and humor.",2020-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ec4841fc28b1c4114c2610d,New Game Network,Eric Hall,82,"Huntdown is a blistering and blood-soaked adventure that may look retro but feels remarkably modern. The title takes the basic formula of the sidescroller and tweaks it with notable improvements such as a cover system and boss battles that require more than just brawn. The genre may be flooded with similar romps, but Easy Trigger Games' effort stands out.",2020-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ec3f5bcc28b1c4114c25dad,VideoGamer,,80,"It rarely swells beyond the sum of its parts; with parts as precision-tooled as this, it doesn't need to.",2020-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ec7a6d5c28b1c4114c26482,Expansive,,80,"This game is a tour-de-force, the soundtrack is a love letter to every great sci-fi film from the 80s, as is the overblown weaponry, neon lighting, and quirky costume choices. For a retro side-scrolling fan like me, it’s absolute heaven.",2020-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ec2ac7bbdf729557ef4b4bf,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,90,"Innovative gameplay and incredible aesthetics make Huntdown a must play run and gun shooter. With an array of difficulty options, side objectives and even co-op, it's a perfect starting point in the genre for all gaming backgrounds",2020-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ec1a3d7bdf729557ef4b44e,TrueGaming,,80,"Huntdown is a good example of a classic experience that implements modern game mechanics the right way, not to mention the well-designed levels and the satisfying challenge it presents.",2020-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ec04fe7bdf729557ef4b36a,PlayStation Universe,Sebastian Hawden,80,"Enjoyable, brash and well designed. Huntdown is a fun action game full of charm and swagger. It has short, enjoyable levels and very well designed bosses. It's streamlined, old-school and not bloated in any way whatsoever. I thoroughly enjoyed my playthrough and may return at some point to mop up a few things I missed.",2020-05-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ebcdde2bdf729557ef4af80,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,Few games capture the joy and excitement of discovering a supremely well-done retro game as well as Huntdown does.,2020-05-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ebc0bfebdf729557ef4af01,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,90,Huntdown is a delightfully detailed and expertly crafted throwback to old-school run n' gun arcade shooters.,2020-05-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ebbdbf8bdf729557ef4aea8,Push Square,John Cal McCormick,80,"Huntdown is an ode to the gloriously violent and ridiculous action movies of the 80s, revelling in cheesy one-liners, larger than life characters, and wanton bloodshed. It's challenging but largely fair, with some thrilling boss encounters that require a variety of tactics to bring to justice.",2020-05-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ec42db9c28b1c4114c25dfa,PC Invasion,Martynas Klimas,90,"Hunt down Huntdown as fast as you can, because this game is just concentrated action movie goodness delivered straight into your veins.",2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ebe064fbdf729557ef4b228,IGN Italy,Stefano Castelli,78,A nice old-school user with low in longevity and high in challenge. Especially good if you play it side by side with a friend. Excellent pixel-art.,2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ebe05b3bdf729557ef4b222,Daily Star,Philip Hayton,100,"Huntdown stands as a neon-drenched monument on how to make a contemporary retro game. You might come for its highly stylised 16-bit aesthetic, but you’ll certainly stay for its authentic arcadey mechanics, amusing comedic overtones and unique boss battles. Despite being released long after its ancestors, Huntdown can stand tall within its genre, knowing that in reality, it probably holds more true to your nostalgic memories than what you actually played back in the day.",2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ebbe285bdf729557ef4aebe,TheSixthAxis,Adrian Burrows,90,"Huntdown is, quite simply, one of the best side-scrolling shooters I've ever played. Incredible retro pixel art, generous local co-op, a stonking frame rate and an addictive game play loop that had me coming back for more; Huntdown is the total package.",2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ebadd2dbdf729557ef4ae12,FingerGuns,Greg Hicks,90,"It may not break ground on the neo-nostalgic front, but it doesn’t need to. It’s a wonderful homage to an era of games and movies that paved the way for this to happen.",2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ebadcc2bdf729557ef4ae0f,Noisy Pixel,Azario Lopez,95,"Huntdown takes you back to the days of classic arcade 2D action games but utilizes modern tools to perfect the genre. From the beginning to the end, this game is an absolute thrill. The attention to detail in the environments and the ever-changing rollout of enemies play a huge part in keeping each moment of gameplay fresh with a high level of intensity.",2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ebad82dbdf729557ef4adfa,Destructoid,Chris Moyse,80,"Huntdown is a nihilistic, loud, explosive, even obnoxious arcade shooter. But behind its acid comic style and vulgar tone lies a superb, meticulously created action experience, packing in addictive and creative carnage, at breakneck pace, for an agreeable price. Heed the warning: Do Not Sleep on Huntdown. It's an absolute blast.",2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ebad7d5bdf729557ef4adf7,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,80,"Some of Huntdown‘s boss battles might have elements that feel a little unfair, especially on higher difficulty levels, but it can’t be denied that it’s a great game with lots of character.",2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ebad76bbdf729557ef4adf5,Hobby Consolas,David Martinez,80,"Huntdowns is a brilliant retro shooter, fast and defying, full of 80´s references and easter eggs. Local coop makes the game even better.",2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5ebad68abdf729557ef4adef,Boomstick Gaming,Boomstick Alex,80,,2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 5eceda04c28b1c4114c26ced,Digital Chumps,Ben Sheene,95,"As more than just an homage to 80s pop culture, Huntdown proudly shows off its 16-bit influences. Inspired arcade gameplay keeps a brisk pace while a wealth of inventive boss fights and neon-drenched challenge transport the player to a time when quarters reigned supreme.",2019-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,3dfcf2349c0e4fad8e5c6b33786c407e 612c23a53434607317d73ae0,XboxEra,Mike O'Neill,85,"The story kept me interested to a great extent and I am really curious to see what will happen in the sequel. While some players who are familiar with Metroidvania games will enjoy Axiom Verge, those who are not as familiar with the genre will have a difficult time enjoying the game.",2021-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5eea7a70d88e035744c17dd8,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,95,"We have an awesome game, a huge representative of the thriving metroidvania genre. Inspired by the Nintendo Metroid saga, Axiom Verge is also a great game with more personal touches from its unique author, Tomas Happ.",2019-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e0e93765d6778737b0c,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,95,Axiom Verge is a metroidvania whose quality adjoins the games from which the genre germinated.,2019-01-04T05:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1693765d6778737d02,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,90,"Challenging, creative, and endlessly endearing, Axiom Verge: Multiverse Edition is the best take on the Metroidvania genre in years.",2018-02-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1593765d6778737cea,God is a Geek,Mikhail Madnani,75,"From the art style to the way it plays, this game is exactly what the screenshots and videos make it look like, but it's a very well made example. The combat is fast and, while not as precise as many will be used to, makes sense to add difficulty to the game.",2018-02-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1693765d6778737cfc,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,90,Axiom Verge is a recommended purchase for fans of the genre — and every hardcore gamer looking for a fix.,2017-12-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1593765d6778737ce7,Gaming Nexus,Russell Archey,90,"If you don't mind some major backtracking at times going from one end of Sudra to the other, you'll find a great Metroid-inspired game with an interesting storyline, a multitude of weapons to choose from to fit your playstyle, and just an overall fun experience.",2017-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1593765d6778737cd9,ZTGD,John Whitehouse,85,"If you are looking for something to dip in and out of during the busy Fall period, then look no further.",2017-10-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1693765d6778737cff,Nintendo Insider,Darren Palma,90,"If you have never played a Metroid game before then Axiom Verge is a great way to get your feet wet and see what the fuss is about. Even if you are a veteran of the series it will most certainly satisfy that nostalgic crave that is so fondly remembered. As a game that stands on its own, it’s an incredible effort by a one-man army that had me glued to the screen for hours on end. Everything works so effortlessly in sync, and is topped with a layer of polish that can only ever be found with tons of loving hard work, care and attention. With plenty of hours of gameplay, neat ideas and lots to explore Axiom Verge is a must-have title for your Nintendo Switch.",2017-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1493765d6778737cc0,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,85,"Axiom Verge has come to the Nintendo Switch, and while the game has been out on several platforms over the last few years, it holds up just as well now as it did when it released then. It's retro sensibilities have allowed it to age flawlessly, making it just as compelling to play now as it was upon initial release. If for some reason you have not had a chance to play this Metroid-style game yet, and you have a Switch, you really should pick it up if you are a fan of action / adventure games.",2017-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1493765d6778737ccd,Destructoid,Kevin McClusky,75,"Axiom Verge works great as a portable game, and while it's been available before on the Vita, I feel like the Switch is the best possible platform since it looks spectacular in handheld mode and works beautifully as a sit-down, console experience. Even if you've played another version, this is still a fun, fast-paced exploration game that holds up quite well and is certainly worth your time.",2017-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1593765d6778737cdd,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,90,"Regardless of small blemishes, Axiom Verge is one of the best Metroid-esque games I've played outside of Samus' orbit. It's the rare game that seems to understand exactly what made that series so spectacular, using that understanding to craft original power-ups and concepts that make this more than just a hollow Metroid rip-off.",2017-10-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1493765d6778737cb8,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,90,Axiom Verge was already one of the best Metroid-style games in years and it lands on the Switch like it belongs there.,2017-10-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5e278f15c25afe0e75c30395,Marooners' Rock,Adam Bankhurst,86,"Axiom Verge is a great game and an even greater accomplishment by a very talented developer. While some of the world design and backtracking issues caused some frustrations, I loved my time in this bio-mechanical world.",2017-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1493765d6778737ca8,GameXplain,,80,,2017-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1493765d6778737cbd,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,100,"Regardless of which side you fall on, Axiom Verge is a fantastic example of how to do a Metroidvania right, and we couldn't be more pleased with it.",2017-10-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1493765d6778737cca,Lokoo Reviews,Álvaro Oliveira Almeida,100,Best metroidvania.,2016-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1493765d6778737cb4,FNintendo,Pedro Meleiro,90,"Axiom Verge goes beyond the initial impression of being a tribute to the Metroid series and quickly strikes the player as being a thoroughly developed, impeccably-designed exploration game, with an enormous amount of content to discover and a huge variety of weapons, upgrades and power-ups.",2016-10-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1393765d6778737c8a,TrueAchievements,Andrew Ogley,80,"Axiom Verge is a brilliant homage to the 'metroidvania' origins back in the 8-bit and 16-bit eras. Whilst the choice to be so uncompromising in its retro style might not suit everyone, the gameplay in the title remains compelling and manages to maintain that fine balance in the level of difficulty for being challenging for all players without becoming frustrating.",2016-10-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1493765d6778737ca3,Real Game Media,Josh Hobbs,85,"Axiom Verge picks up the Metroid mantle and takes it in an entirely new direction while still retaining the best aspects of the classic from Nintendo. It's a wonderful adventure full of astonishing sights and sublime sounds, all created by a one man developer, Tom Happ. I'm very much looking forward to discovering his next project...if it's half as good as Axiom Verge, we are all in for a treat!",2016-10-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e0f93765d6778737b69,ZTGD,Ken McKown,90,"It is awesome to finally have Axiom Verge on all platforms now, and for those that missed it for some reason, there is simply no excuse anymore. It is an excellent callback to classic titles, while also bringing its own flair and making a stamp on the genre. I cannot recommend it enough. I am disappointed that I waited so long to finally dive deep into its world, but now that I have, I can't wait to go back.",2016-09-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1093765d6778737bbf,Digital Chumps,Steven McGehee,88,"Finally arriving on the Wii U, Axiom Verge still packs a mighty punch long after its initial release.",2016-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e0e93765d6778737b09,GamingTrend,Christian DeCoster,90,"Despite superficial similarities to classic Nintendo games like Super Metroid, Axiom Verge isn't afraid to bring a lot of new ideas to the table, and is all the better for it.",2016-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1393765d6778737c87,Gaming Nexus,Russell Archey,90,"Axiom Verge is a great game with plenty of exploration, and the additions to the Wii U version were nicely handled. Fans of the Metroid series will likely want to check it out. Be cautious however, as there's a lot of back tracking to previous areas that felt like it could have been handled better. If you can get past that, you have a great Metroid-style game that feels like it belongs on an 8-bit or 16-bit system.",2016-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1093765d6778737bd6,Nintendo Enthusiast,Andrew Gonzalez,70,"Axiom Verge is a game that will certainly please fans of the Metroid franchise. The entire experience is an homage to the classic video game that often does the right thing. While there are so many instances of greatness found throughout the 6-7 hour campaign, problems dealing with some of the core features of the genre hinder the overall experience. Backtracking is frustrating, the bosses are simplistic, constantly respawning enemies make for some tedious sections, and the narrative isn't engaging at all. Axiom Verge is sprinkled with fantastic ideas and concepts, but doesn't fully capture the greatness that its capable of.",2016-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e0d93765d6778737aae,NintendoWorldReport,Zachary Miller,90,"Axiom Verge is otherwise essentially flawless and it's one of my favorite indie games. This Wii U version is arguably the best one, too, so even if you've played it before it may very well be worth the double dip. And man, what's up with that post-credits scene?!",2016-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1393765d6778737c66,Metro GameCentral,David Jenkins,70,"It spends too much time recreating the genius of Metroid rather than adding to it, but this is still one of the best examples of the genre in recent years.",2016-04-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1393765d6778737c80,Marooners' Rock,Alex McCumbers,90,"Axiom Verge is an interesting tribute to the classics of video games that will, without a doubt, stand among those greats as a classic itself.",2016-04-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1093765d6778737bea,Attack of the Fanboy,Mike Guarino,80,"Axiom Verge is a love letter to another time. While games from that era don't impress in terms of visuals any longer, there's still fun to be found in the exploration and discovery facets of this intricate, well-formed world. Axiom Verge is one of the purest forms of Metroidvania titles that we've seen in recent years.",2016-04-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e0e93765d6778737b4d,Bit Cultures,,84,"It is a game molded around one gamer's deep respect and passion for video games of the past. Playing through Axiom Verge allows you to embrace that wave of nostalgia and make it your own. It never shies away from features of its predecessors, but carves out its own unique place in the Metroidvania genre.",2015-08-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1193765d6778737c32,Cubed3,Gareth Fidler,80,"While there's a slight stumble with regards to story progression, for the most parts it's a great success and the fact that it's all the result of one man's labour of love makes it all the more impressive. Occasionally, modern day tributes miss the mark and lack some of the heart that made the inspiration so great but it's safe to say that Thomas Happ has totally nailed the Metroid vibe with Axiom Verge.",2015-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1393765d6778737c6a,PCMag,Isaac Rouse,70,"Axiom Verge delivers one of the better experiences in the oversaturated Metroidvania genre, but if you've played a NES/SNES Metroid title, then you've played Axiom Verge. The game's plenty fun, but it fails to carve out a distinct",2015-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1393765d6778737c9a,GearNuke,Khurram Imtiaz,80,"In conclusion, Axiom Verge is a great indie game that has nailed the look and feel of the classic Metroidvania games. Unfortunately in this process, some elements were borrowed that can often result in a frustrating experience. Still, as a work of a single developer, Axiom Verge is a remarkable throwback to the old school side-scrolling action-adventure games.",2015-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1393765d6778737c97,IBTimes UK,Ben Skipper,80,"Not perfect, but one of the most absorbing, challenging and fun games of the year so far, which makes the fact it was developed by just one person all the more astounding.",2015-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1393765d6778737c85,Digitally Downloaded,,90,"That said, Axiom Verge is a near-flawless indie game that is sure bound to entertain you with its wide array of creative weapons and deep exploration that, at the end of which, rewards you handsomely. You bet I'll be re-visiting this game for many, many years to come.",2015-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e0d93765d6778737aac,GameWatcher,Adam Standing,80,"A homage to retro classics is one thing but having gameplay that's both challenging and fun makes Axiom Verge special. If you grew up in that era, you'd be a fool to miss out on this and if you're new to the genre, I can't think of a better entry.",2015-05-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1393765d6778737c5b,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,70,"an accomplishment, but it often feels too safe",2015-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1293765d6778737c46,The Digital Fix,Gareth Gallagher,80,"As it stands Axiom Verge is highly recommended, it is a game that knows its source material, has the ability to authentically replicate its inspiration but interesting enough to add its own spin. If you want to relive the days of staying up late, making notes on maps and feeling like you are reconnecting with gaming of your childhood then Axiom Verge will not disappoint.",2015-05-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1293765d6778737c58,PC Gamer,Andy Kelly,85,"A massive, challenging retro-flavoured shooter that takes the Metroid formula and runs with it. Old school, but with a modern edge.",2015-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d866e1393765d6778737c70,NZGamer,Matthew Codd,75,"When you take into account that the whole game - art, story, music, design, programming, everything - is the work of a single person, problems like these become a bit more forgivable, though. You can't be a master of everything, and Tom Happ has cleared mastered the exploration element, level design, and sense of progression - the most fundamental parts of a Metroidvania game.",2015-05-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 62b4bd5e0bfe2deada185cac,XboxEra,Jesse Norris,88,Whether you’re looking for a fascinating trip through history or one hell of an action RPG there are few games out there better than this one.,2022-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790593765d677877be27,Kinglink Reviews,Frank Reese,80,"A refreshingly new Assassin’s Creed though it does add in a problematic level/gear system, it’s still extremely enjoyable even if there’s the specter of microtransactions looming over it.",2019-04-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790593765d677877be2a,VideoTime,Gabriel Franco,92,Assassin's Creed has been perhaps the best known franchise for annual releases.,2018-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790593765d677877be06,games(TM),,90,The best Assassin's Creed experience in years,2018-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790593765d677877be2f,The Game is a Lie,Gabriel Carli,90,"Assassin’s Creed Origins is one of the best Ubisoft games of all time, if not the best. It's able to harmonize a big story with an innovative gameplay.",2018-03-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790593765d677877be18,ThisGenGaming,Robby Bisschop,95,Assassin's Creed Origins takes the series in a new direction with more RPG elements and it's better for it. The game has a huge map with an incredible density of things to do which will keep you busy for well over 100 hours. It looks amazing and especially those playing on an Xbox One X hooked up to a 4K/HDR TV will not believe their eyes at how simply gorgeous it is. The production quality here is off the charts and I can't help but look forward to where the series might be headed next. But for now? I'll gladly dive back in for a NewGame+,2018-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790593765d677877be0b,Elite Gamer,Daire Hardesty,100,"With The Hidden Ones, Ubisoft has already delivered a decent expansion for Assassin’s Creed Origins and hopes to repeat that trick with The Curse of the Pharaohs. This time around however the focus is on Egyptian mythology rather than the Creed.",2018-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5f1eee4ed88e035744c1bd0b,Chicas Gamers,Raúl Pinto,,Assassin's Creed: Origins is the best videogame ever released in the saga. A reinvention on the gameplay with a deep plot and the best start they could have given to the assassin's creed franchise.,2018-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bdc1,AR12Gaming,,95,"An amazing game overall that incorporates everything that the fans have been asking for - Improved graphics, a new gear system, an updated UI and HUD, completely redesigned fighting and stealth mechanics, and so much more.",2018-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bdde,RPG Fan,Nicholas Ransbottom,75,"Assassin's Creed: Origins is the best game in the series, but it's a mediocre action RPG at its core. In this sense, it both succeeds and fails at being a much-needed franchise shakeup.",2017-12-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bdd8,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,95,"Assassin's Creed Origins has the best gameplay and story of the franchise. Even with a few problems, it successfully reinvents its formula and delivers one of the best games of the year.",2017-12-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bdd5,Red Value Gaming,Vectorarrow8,84,One of the better entries in the Assassin's Creed series.,2017-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790593765d677877be1b,Readers Gambit,William Main,80,"As a soft-reboot, Origins establishes what this reviewer hopes to be a precedent for the series. A stronger focus on the historical settings impact on gameplay is a definite step in the right direction, but Ubisoft still continue to bog their title down with unnecessary elements intended to provide longevity to their game. There's still a need to break away from the remaining restraints of the franchise. Without the resource grinding and MMO level progression, Assassin’s Creed Origins could have been the best in the series yet.",2017-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bde4,Bazimag,Ehsan Nakhoda,81,"“Origins” is exactly what fans have been expecting from Assassin’s creed for years. The game is a combination of ideas from its previous titles and some notions from other games with similar genre which make it become one of the most unique Assassin’s creeds up until now. Splendid design of Egypt, roaming system, engaging main missions and notable graphics are all reasons why Origins is a respectful AC title.",2017-12-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bde1,TrueAchievements,Dave Horobin,90,Origins provides a much-needed change in direction for the Assassin's Creed franchise.,2017-12-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790593765d677877be08,SquareXO,Nicole Hall,90,"For those out there with lingering apprehension about gratifying their Creed cravings with Ubisoft’s latest addition to ever expanding line of Assassin’s Creed (AC) games, have no fear as Assassin’s Creed Origins easily puts to shame the last few bland and “samey” AC titles. I kid you not, this installment to the series has been redefined in a way that almost separates Origins from the series altogether. For the most part of my first few hours of gameplay, I didn’t feel like I was playing a Creed title – I liked that. Origins doesn’t reek of the traditional, rapidly deteriorating Assassin’s Creed game mechanics that felt like they were clinging onto the series by nothing more than fraying nostalgic threads in the last few games. No, instead the series feels profoundly like it’s found a fresh lease of life and in light of it’s forebears and where the series was headed without a serious rethink, this undoubtedly had me breathing a distinct sigh of relief.",2017-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bdd2,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,93,"Assassin’s Creed: Origins is that important, it may have not only revitalised the series, but it may just have saved it",2017-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bddb,Handsome Phantom,Ben Smith,90,"Gameplay changes, while a little jarring to past fans, seem overall to have been made for the better, and the game plays like a more cohesive experience than ever before.",2017-12-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bd8d,Player2.net.au,Paul James,,Assassin's Creed Origins is a masterful return to form from a franchise that some had considered to be on the slippery slope towards irrelevance. One of the finest games of the year.,2017-11-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bd8a,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,80,"Origins is a game full of flaws. With the exception of the environmental design, nearly everything could have done with an extra year of development time and a little more care and attention. And yet, Origins is more than the sum of its mediocre parts. I enjoyed most of the 40 hours I spent with Origins and I still have the urge to go back and tick off more boxes.",2017-11-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790593765d677877be16,Tech Advisor,Lewis Painter,90,"Assassin's Creed Origins is the most in-depth and enjoyable title in the Assassin's Creed series so far, and ancient Egypt is the perfect location to showcase it.",2017-11-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bd87,Rectify Gaming,Nick Moreno,90,"After putting in 70+ hours into the game and unlocking all achievements, it is easy to say that it’s refreshing coming back to a game on a different perspective of the series that’s never been touched, its origins.",2017-11-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bd81,Words About Games,Gary Alexander,70,,2017-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bd84,Gameplanet,Hadyn Green,80,"Assassin's Creed Origins shakes up the series' combat, loot, and progression, while retaining the atmosphere, impressive open world, and historical bent that has made the franchise so beloved.",2017-11-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790593765d677877be25,OnlySP,,80,"Assassin’s Creed: Origins is not perfect, but it does return the franchise to a less tarnished status. While the game does not necessarily wash away the taint that stains Ubisoft’s reputation after Unity’s negative feedback, it does improve the overall stigma. The story immerses and intrigues, the characters are believable, and the bugs are tiny and negligible. As with most AAA titles, the graphics and audio are well-suited for modern consoles and PCs, and the gameplay is addicting enough to keep players interested. While the target-lock system is finnicky at best, the rest of the game’s aspects more than make up for that mild irritation. The two-year break between entries seems to have done Ubisoft well. Hopefully, the company will continue to stick to a quality over quantity model.",2017-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790593765d677877be04,Geeks Under Grace,,80,"Assassin's Creed: Origins is a game whose content concerns raise the question as to whether or not enduring is language, violence, and nudity is worth the improved graphics and gameplay.",2017-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bd7e,Continue-Magazin,Michael Poelzl,80,It's probably the most beautiful looking game out there to date. The environment is so detailed that you won't find the same place twice. Too bad that the story is mostly boring and has no real twists or remarkable moments and it's a bit of a grind at the end. But if you enjoy the game you can easily spend 70+ hours by clearing all the side missions and hidden secrets.,2017-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bd7a,WellPlayed,Zach Jackson,85,"After a year-long hiatus, Assassin's Creed returns with one of, if not, the best entries in the series thanks to its immersive Ancient Egyptian setting, engaging story and refined combat mechanics",2017-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bd33,ZTGD,Justin Celani,90,"It's one of the best Assassin's Creeds games I've played, and probably one of my all-time favorites right after Black Flag and the controversial AC III. This one was worth the wait. Now time to get back to exploring another ancient tomb!",2017-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bd31,TechnoBuffalo,Eric Frederiksen,90,"Even if you've been away from the series for years, Assassin's Creed Origins is a great jumping-on point.",2017-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5f104333d88e035744c1add4,Vamers,Hans Haupt,85,"Very few games have managed to captured my attention and awe as much as Assassin’s Creed Origins. Despite having spent more than 80 hours in the game (40 to 50 of those spent only on the campaign), I am still inexplicably drawn back to the incredibly well realised ancient Egypt that the game provides. Simply put, the unforgettable and enigmatic ancient Egyptian setting is wonderfully brought to life through outstanding auditory and visual design. Coupled with solid, fluid and fun gameplay; and tied together beautifully with a captivating story arc and copious amounts of interesting and fun side quests; makes Assassin’s Creed Origins the best entry yet in the long running franchise.",2017-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bd2e,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,90,Assassin's Creed Origins is the epic adventure that the series has always been building towards. The FingerGuns Review;,2017-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bd28,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,75,"Assassin's Creed: Origins is far from being a bad game, but fails to achieve greatness as well. If Ubisoft would have cut half of the low-quality content, I think we would have gotten a much better game. While there's definitely room for improvement, I strongly believe that the Assassin's Creed franchise took a turn in the right direction.",2017-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bd26,Washington Post,Christopher Byrd,,"In ""Assassin's Creed Origins,"" history and the amusement park intermix and the result is thoroughly transporting.",2017-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bd23,GameGrin,Anna Duncan,80,"I would have loved to have given this game a higher score, but I found a lot of issues with it from bugs to the things with the map and other small bits, although I did enjoy playing it because I am a huge Assassin's Creed fan. It's really big and fun, but the issues I listed and the changes they made aren't all great ones.",2017-11-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bdcf,Marooners' Rock,Josh Pedroza,89,"This is one of the most realized open worlds ever created in a game and Origins is easily a Game of the Year contender. If someone told me that at the beginning of 2017, I would’ve laughed in their faces and gone to play Black Flag again. Oh yeah…and players can pet cats.",2017-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790493765d677877bd36,Telegraph,Tom Hoggins,80,Glorious Egyptian setting makes this the most potent Creed yet,2017-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790393765d677877bce0,Pardis Game,Sina Rabiee,85,"In the end, Assassin's Creed: Origins is one of the best in the series and one of the most exciting action adventures of the 8th generation. The ancient Egypt setting is done perfectly to the smallest detail and it takes you on a memorable journey with a likable hero. Origins is a must have for long time fans or fans of Ubisoft-esque open world games",2017-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790393765d677877bcda,The Digital Fix,Luciano Howard,80,"A delightful game, full of things today that are very much an Assassin's Creed game. However it's still far removed from what an Assassin's Creed game used to be - for some this is good; for others, less so.",2017-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86790393765d677877bcd4,NZGamer,Tony Hsiang,88,A revamped design breathes new life into the franchise. Origins is the start of something great.,2017-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,db9fd3c0420240ffbccc5141059824b3 5d86729293765d67787530bd,GamingTrend,,100,Games as good as Enter the Gungeon don't come along very often. There's so much to discover here that you'll be playing this game for a long time. And you'll still come back even after you see everything. Gungeon is the pinnacle of rogue-like design.,2019-08-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5fd1556b038871749d418600,SpaceNerd.it,Mattia Mariano,83,"With it’s mix of fast-paced action gameplay and challenging, yet very satisfying combat, Enter the Gungeon is a great game, although the randomness of the formula can be at times very frustrating for the player.",2019-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729293765d677875311d,Screen Rant,Leo Faierman,90,Enter the Gungeon hits the Nintendo Switch with a special version-complete physical edition of one of the finest action roguelikes ever made.,2019-08-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729293765d67787530f7,We Got This Covered,Shaan Joshi,90,"Enter The Gungeon holds up quite well on the Nintendo Switch, and diehard fans of physical editions will be content with what's on offer here.",2019-08-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729293765d67787530f9,Electric Bento,Zac Davies,95,"Enter the Gungeon is gorgeous and filled with well-tuned, exhilarating gameplay. Although difficult, there are so many possibilities within Enter the Gungeon that it very rarely feels like you're not making progress",2018-10-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729293765d67787530ea,Geeks Under Grace,Damien Chambers,78,"Enter The Gungeon is the first game that I can firmly say I am addicted to. It is always different, exciting and makes me want to continuously push myself to get good to see everything that the Gungeon has to offer.",2018-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729693765d6778753278,PS3Blog.net,,85,"Enter the Gungeon is a solid action-packed release on Nintendo Switch that you should definitely add to your collection. Every run that you do will feel a bit different, and the more you play the more enemies you'll run into, learning about their movement and attack patterns so that you can make the most of subsequent runs – same goes for the weapons and items you can find or purchase.",2018-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729693765d6778753285,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,80,"One third bullet hell, one third shoot 'em up, and one third roguelike, Enter the Gungeon is a magnificent blend of three genres that go together impressively well. The wide variety of guns keeps each playthrough feeling fresh, regardless of the character chosen, and the diverse enemy design is sure to keep players on their toes as they force their way through the Gungeon. There are some issues that rise from the randomness of it all, par for the course for a roguelike, but the fluid gameplay, massive weapon cache, and bullet-heavy atmosphere make Enter the Gungeon one incredibly endearing experience.",2018-01-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729693765d6778753288,God is a Geek,"Chris White,Mikhail Madnani",80,"I really hope they patch this soon because despite the issues, I've had a blast playing portable Enter the Gungeon.",2018-01-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729693765d6778753282,Pure Nintendo,Jaime Carrillo,90,"Enter the Gungeon is as heart-pumping as a Die Hard movie, and twice as charming.",2018-01-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729693765d677875327c,Nintendo Insider,Daniel Lipscombe,90,"It’s an unmissable game that truly feels at home here. And whether you’re playing for the first time or the 896th, it feels exciting, fresh and unique. Enter the Gungeon has always been a game that you must play, now, on the Switch, it’s a game you must OWN.",2018-01-03T05:00:00.000Z,False,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729693765d677875327a,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"If you're a fan of shooters and relish the challenge, Enter the Gungeon is absolutely at the top of its genre.",2018-01-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729693765d677875326e,Buttons and Mash,,100,"Enter the Gungeon is a magnificent accomplishment in being able to merge an assortment of different things and excels in creating its own distinct package. If you’re a fan of either roguelikes, bullet hells, twin stick shooters or none of them like myself, you owe it to yourself to play this game. Due to how many guns, enemies and abilities to encounter, there are countless hours of gameplay and I look forward to jumping into the Gungeon every now and them for years to come.",2018-01-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729693765d677875323f,Switch Player,Oliver Reynolds,100,"No game is perfect, but Enter the Gungeon is currently the pinnacle of Switch indie titles. It displays beautiful pixelated visuals, addictive twin-stick gameplay and outrageous rewards around every corner. A must buy!",2017-12-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729693765d677875327f,CGMagazine,Jordan Biordi,100,"Enter the Gungeon is incredibly stylish with an amazing pixel art aesthetic and charming gun themed enemies that are at times both adorable and frightening. The gameplay is fast-paced and difficult without being cheap and it possesses a rich and interesting lore, with several layers underneath the seemingly obvious ""shoot your way until the end"".",2017-12-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729693765d6778753254,GameSpace,Robert Lashley,80,The game looks great with its fantastic pixel art and also has a soundtrack that makes the game sound just as cool as it looks. If you are into puns and twin-stick shooters then Enter the Gungeon is probably for you. The game also features a co-op mode so if you aren’t into getting beat on alone you can bring a friend along for the bullet storm ride.,2017-12-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729693765d6778753248,SwitchWatch,James Romero,80,Enter The Gungeon is an excellent example of a what a twin stick shooter should be and of a port done right. Its soundtrack and cool visuals are underpinned by an excellent control system and depth that keep you hooked.,2017-12-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729693765d677875323d,NintendoWorldReport,,85,"The dungeon-craw- excuse me, ""gungeon-crawling"" mixed with twin-stick shooting has proven in the past to be a solid gameplay setup, and here mixed in with the smooth dodge-roll mechanic plus the great amount of customizable guns makes every run-through fun and exciting.",2017-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729693765d677875324b,Nintendo Life,Jon Mundy,90,"Enter The Gungeon is a brilliantly tactile, endlessly replayable twin-stick roguelike that sits right up there with the very best indie games on Nintendo Switch. With satisfying combat, random levels, and an endless supply of inventive weapons, items and secrets, it's always a total joy to play. Yet another modern indie classic has found a natural home on Nintendo's console.",2017-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729693765d6778753257,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,90,As a whole Enter the Gungeon is every bit a best-in-class roguelike shooter on the Switch. Not only is the core gameplay wonderfully intense yet tightly controlled but touches like a well-implemented teleportation system in the map prevent your adrenaline levels to have a chance to subside. The bosses all have their own feel and most have quite a personality to go with their toughness. All things considered if you’re a roguelike shooter fan in the least you would be doing yourself a great disservice not giving Gungeon a spin.,2017-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729593765d6778753211,Red Value Gaming,Cascassus,81,"Enter the Gungeon is a very solid Bullet Hell-Roguelite. While it does relatively little new things in terms of gameplay, it combines traditional features in a fresh matter and underlines them with its own unique and quirky charm.",2017-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729593765d677875320e,TheXboxHub,Trysten Schlottmann,100,"Enter The Gungeon is nigh-on perfect. The hits are fine, the gunplay is wonderful, the animation and designs are fantastic, and it really needs to be picked up and played by anybody who isn’t looking for something really casual.",2017-05-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729593765d6778753232,Player2.net.au,Adam Rorke,,If you’re an XBOX One owner it’s hard to not recommend this title. You know a game is great when you can’t imagine the type of person that wouldn’t enjoy it.,2017-05-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729693765d6778753245,TrueAchievements,Kelly Packard,70,The poor performance hinders the core gameplay too much for the Xbox One edition to be anything more than the worst version of an otherwise great game.,2017-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729393765d6778753185,COGconnected,Nicholas Plouffe,90,"With a low purchase price and a co-op option, this game should be on just about anyone's purchase list",2017-04-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729393765d6778753144,ZTGD,Ken McKown,90,"Don't sleep on this game, it mixes the old with the new for a quality package worth shelling out the bullets for.",2017-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729693765d6778753242,Respawning,Joe Gribble,85,"All in all, Enter the Gungeon is an enjoyable little indie game in a similar vein to The Binding of Issac, yet is different enough to be set apart from it's counterpart in many ways - The difficulty, the variety, and the god-damn puns are more than enough to satiate any Binding of Issac naysayers, and will keep you challenged for over 30 hours or more! I would rate Enter the Gungeon an 8.5 / 10.",2017-01-08T05:00:00.000Z,False,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729193765d67787530aa,PS4Blog.net,,85,"Enter the Gungeon is a lot of fun to play, and it will keep busy for hours as you try to get all the available trophies – and yes, this one does include a Platinum trophy! And just so you know, you'll easily be spending over 100 hours during your Platinum run, so be ready! I was never bored as I played for my Enter the Gungeon review, and I'm sure you'll be enjoying every minute of your time with this one. I highly recommend giving the game a go.",2016-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729393765d6778753156,Spoil Everything,Mathias Gomez,75,"I love action movies. Not all of them, but the good action movies. Those that are simple, but intense; hat have so much charisma that one manages to connect within a few minutes of seeing them. And it's weird, because one would expect the same to be said about those games labeled as ""action"": those centered on spectacle, in taking us to past wars, future wars and other less important wars. Nonetheless, that hasn't happened to me in some time. In fact, the only that those famous titles have to show are... weapons.",2016-06-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729593765d677875320c,games(TM),,90,A pixelated slice of bullet heaven,2016-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729593765d6778753220,Sirus Gaming,Dave Acuna,95,"Enter the Gungeon may seem too hard of a game to enjoy and may drive off a lot of gamers, but it's definitely on the top list for us. For one, the level of challenge it poses might be too high but the players are rewarded accordingly. It is a good time-killer because every run is just as fast-paced and action-packed as the last one, be it just a few minutes short or a full run of around an hour.",2016-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729693765d677875324e,Superlevel,Florian Zandt,100,More unlockable merchants and the possibility to open up shortcuts to lower levels of the Gungeon keep me hooked on the quirky Roguelike - despite dying at least a hundred times over the course of the game.,2016-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729593765d67787531f1,The Digital Fix,Ryan Porter,90,Enter the Gungeon is roguelike perfection.,2016-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729393765d677875313e,Gaming Nexus,Sean Colleli,80,"Enter the Gungeon is one of those ""your mileage may vary"" indie games. The pixel art is deliciously good and the gameplay mechanics are rock solid, but trying to mix a brutally hard roguelike with a loot-chaser collectathon seems counter-intuitive. If you can stomach the game's unforgiving challenge then there is a lot to love here, but expect to tear your hair out when the game kills you and you lose your meticulously sorted gun collection.",2016-05-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729593765d67787531e3,Game Debate,,90,"Enter the Gungeon is a wonderful, demanding yet rewarding, roguelike twin-stick shooter where the visuals marry perfectly with the gameplay to deliver one of the most addictive experiences in recent memory. Fans of Binding of Isaac, Spelunky et al sit up and take notice, Enter the Gungeon rolls with the punches and delivers an experience worth of sitting alongside these greats.",2016-04-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729593765d67787531f4,Push Square,Kell Andersen,80,"Enter the Gungeon is another in a long line of fantastic roguelikes. Its razor sharp twin-stick gunplay, huge variety of passive and active weapons, and clever world building make it an absolute joy to sink countless hours into. The lack of leaderboards or a daily run mode is a frustrating oversight, but you'll be too busy running, gunning, and dodge-rolling your way through its many caverns to notice or care.",2016-04-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729593765d67787531fd,Gameplanet,Matt Maguire,80,Enter the Gungeon is a terrific roguelike shooter whose sense of humour and exacting design make for tricky bullet-slaying fun both alone or with a friend.,2016-04-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729593765d67787531e5,CGMagazine,Chris Carter,70,Enter the Gungeon is a fun action game that is sure to satisfy bullet hell enthusiasts and those of you who love twitch shooters.,2016-04-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729393765d6778753138,Dragnix,Shaun Joy,,A great action roguelite that brings the difficulty and the gun variety.,2016-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 5d86729393765d6778753141,Game Rant,Cody Gravelle,80,Enter the Gungeon is a charming bullet hell/roguelike hybrid that manages to balance the best elements of both its genre influences while carving out an identity of its own.,2016-04-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,e820a1ab24ca4bd2b725ba33194489d4 61be95479e5c48c548d665c7,SomosXbox,Sebastián Domínguez,80,"Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition is a fantastic platform game with a lot of originality. This improved version of the game has fixed many of the issues with which the game was originally released in April. The overall result is a challenging, fun game full of black humor that satisfies a lot. If you like platform games, this should surely be among your interests.",2021-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 61c059049e5c48c548d66a2b,Enternity.gr,Hektor Apostolopoulos,90,Oddworld Inhabitants created and developed an excellent base for the Oddworld screenplay and with the Enhanced Edition it will be possible to appreciate this whole script building even more by fans of the genre.,2021-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 61b9e0729e5c48c548d64f59,Impulsegamer,,88,"A darker retelling of an outspoken hero, thrust into his role. With a few kinks to iron out, Oddworld Inhabitants have given Abe life anew. Now with next-gen goodness!",2021-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 61b9171e9e5c48c548d64b11,XboxEra,Genghis Husameddin,87,"The Oddworld is as described in its very name. A strange world that leaves more questions than answers. I never knew what that PlayStation One game was about as a kid, and it took me years to realise: wow, this game is dark. Like that 20 plus year old game, Soulstorm is just as dark and dreary presented in both its narrative and gameplay mechanics. The Oddworld is as described in its very name. A strange world that leaves more questions than answers. I never knew what that PlayStation One game was about as a kid, and it took me years to realise: wow, this game is dark. Like that 20 plus year old game, Soulstorm is just as dark and dreary presented in both its narrative and gameplay mechanics.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 61a67f1b0171f5fca9626a13,God is a Geek,Chris White,85,"Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition provides a much more stable experience, with extra content for players to get stuck into. It's great to be back as Abe, and having a smoother game makes up for earlier frustrations felt when the game released back in April.",2021-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 6036c618529d50e69fa0f1d2,Fintendo,Ville Kovanen,90,"""Grind puzzle levels instead of gears.""",2021-01-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e5a531f267148ed8af46457b854918f 601176960f8974118c939410,Rapid Reviews UK,,90,"Announced and then immediately released in December’s Indie World Showcase, Grindstone immediately piqued my interest. With its colourful art style and combo-puzzling, is this a game worth climbing up Grindstone mountain for? Find out in my Rapid Review.",2021-01-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e5a531f267148ed8af46457b854918f 6000943c0f8974118c93839b,Nintendo Wire,Ricky Berg,80,"If you’re into its visual style and addictive, puzzling experiences then Grindstone stands with the best of ‘em.",2021-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e5a531f267148ed8af46457b854918f 5ff4fd500f8974118c937c55,WayTooManyGames,Aaron Price,40,Candy Crush essentially created the formula that Grindstone and so many others follow. It is just something that needs to be noted before walking into it though.,2021-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e5a531f267148ed8af46457b854918f 5ff0d2440f8974118c937ab4,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,90,"A puzzling masterpiece, Grindstone is easy to learn but hard to master. With a ridiculous amount of content and varied gameplay, Grindstone is the total package.",2021-01-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e5a531f267148ed8af46457b854918f 5fef83490f8974118c937a88,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,80,"Grindstone is a simple dungeon crawler bursting with charm and instant gratification. The short, engaging gameplay loop is good enough to never get boring, no matter how many times I went through it. It’s effective, fun and addictive and has found the perfect portable home on the Nintendo Switch.",2021-01-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e5a531f267148ed8af46457b854918f 5fedf8ed0f8974118c9379eb,NintendoWorldReport,Joel DeWitte,90,"Grindstone is an example of a game which hits all the right notes and keeps up a quality in gameplay throughout that many struggle to maintain. The divine gameplay mechanics give a wonderful sense of control in spite of the randomness of how enemies fall, and the inputs of buying equipment or using currency to give temporary boosts gives ample opportunity for improvisation if things don't go quite your way. I only wish there were more to play.",2020-12-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e5a531f267148ed8af46457b854918f 5fe9f3178add7352830ff8a3,Nintendo Life,,80,"Compelling to a fault, with a hypnotic and exhilarating central conceit, Grindstone is a tiny bit special. Hopefully, it won't be dismissed by players for being a mobile port, or being mistaken for a ""match-three"" game akin to Candy Crush – it's not. A full-featured, elegantly designed experience, Capybara's action-puzzle-tactics game is a tiny marvel and we'd strongly recommend it to any and all Switch owners. Ever-so-slight resource exhaustion is the only thing letting it down, but it's easily forgiven when smashing seven shades of shawarma out of creeps is so flipping fun. We say it's time to reverse that well-worn idiom and put your yes to the Grindstone.",2020-12-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e5a531f267148ed8af46457b854918f 5fe9231c8add7352830ff83c,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,Grindstone is the sort of puzzler that appeals to hardcore genre fans and casual gamers alike with its immediately gratifying gameplay.,2020-12-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e5a531f267148ed8af46457b854918f 6006e9f30f8974118c9387d2,Screen Rant,Alex Santa Maria,80,The Apple Arcade showpiece arrives on Nintendo's portable.,2020-12-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e5a531f267148ed8af46457b854918f 5fe0e5e28add7352830ff33c,Nintendo Blast,Farley Santos,90,"Grindstone uses simple mechanics in an elegant way in an exceptional puzzle. Creating sequences of attacks during the stages is easy and intuitive, but the increasing difficulty forces us to think strategically - it is very rewarding to clear the board with a well thought out combo or to get out of a complicated situation unscathed. New elements are introduced constantly, invigorating the experience frequently, even though some problems, such as peaks of difficulty, are a little annoying. These qualities, together with a stylish colorful look and a lot of content, make Grindstone an addictive game.",2020-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e5a531f267148ed8af46457b854918f 5fdfccc18add7352830ff23f,Hey Poor Player,Josh Speer,90,"Honestly, Grindstone is a game I’m ecstatic I finally got to try. If I hadn’t known it was originally for mobile, I wouldn’t have believed it. This is a high-quality adventure, and a reason I keep following the work of Capybara Games. It’s full of content, amazing art, and challenge galore. Yet it never gets so hard that I decided to stop playing for very long. Honestly, this is the best puzzle game I’ve played in a decade. It’s tremendous fun, and the only real downside is that sometimes the difficulty will spike unexpectedly. If you have a Nintendo Switch and are looking for a game to grind away the hours, this is a wonderful choice.",2020-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e5a531f267148ed8af46457b854918f 5fdc7c298add7352830fef91,IGN Italy,Stefano Castelli,80,"Another hit puzzle game from Capybara Games. Not on par with their Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes, yet a very fine experience.",2020-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e5a531f267148ed8af46457b854918f 5fdb8c928add7352830fee54,Metro GameCentral,,90,"One of the best puzzle games of the last decade, with its mix of tactical puzzle-solving, extreme violence, and charming visuals.",2020-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e5a531f267148ed8af46457b854918f 5d866ee093765d677873d312,FNintendo,João Duarte,70,"Rogue Legacy may not be the typical roguelike game but that doesn't mean there no advantages to that. In fact, this game goes beyond some of the genre's usual formulas and in a good way, allowing for some liberties with the progression that bring an additional level of motivation, even though some of the roguelikes' typical problems can still be found here.",2018-12-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee093765d677873d2c3,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,80,"Rogue Legacy is an indelible game to play on the Switch. It has a very fast-paced, pick-and-play cycle to the action,which is perfect for experiencing on the go -and the seemingly endless puns and dad-jokes will make any cynical and tired gamer smirk warmly. This is one of the few indie titles which show the potential of rogue-lite game design and how it can be made appealing. While it may look a bit on the cheap side, it's is fun where it counts and is definitely recommended to every Switch owner.",2018-12-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee093765d677873d2e5,Fintendo,Ville Kovanen,80,"""164 lives later...""",2018-11-18T05:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee093765d677873d2d3,Nintendo Times,Jordan Brewer,80,"Rogue Legacy is a roguelike that does everything so right for its genre. It has a unique premise, an interesting depth in its challenge, and immense replayability. It has some very minor flaws, but those pale in comparison to everything this game does right.",2018-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee093765d677873d318,Nintendo Enthusiast,Andrew Rockett,85,"Rogue Legacy has found a loving home on Switch. If you have played Rogue Legacy before, and want just a bit more of it in your life, a portable version is a great pick-up. If you have not tried it before, the Switch edition is a perfect entry point.",2018-11-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee093765d677873d303,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,75,"While it hasn’t aged particularly well, especially trying to follow such a strong title as Dead Cells which really took everything this game does and amped it up significantly, I very much appreciate Rogue Legacy’s vision and approach. While it may not have been the first roguelike by any means it’s the first title I personally remember showing me the potential for the genre and turning me into a fan. If you don’t have nostalgia for the title directly, or aren’t very curious about earlier roguelikes, you can pass this one up. However, if you’re a true roguelike fan you owe it to yourself to see an early pioneering title that should help you to understand how far the genre had come.",2018-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee093765d677873d2fb,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,80,"Rogue Legacy is fundamentally sound but the stringent play pattern where you very slowly incrementally improve can make parts of this novel and fun platformer too slow for its own good. Thankfully the sheer polish of the platforming helps to transcend the issues more often than not. Even if you wind up slowing down and not saving the day, Rogue Legacy is a family trip worth taking thanks to cool ideas and a killer hook.",2018-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee093765d677873d2c1,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,90,"Rogue Legacy is a simple take on the tried-and-true roguelike formula, but it executes what it sets out to do exceptionally well, making for an endlessly replayable and enjoyable action adventure that no fan of the genre will want to miss out on. A high difficulty level, funny writing, tight controls and rewarding RPG mechanics make this one an effortless recommendation; the design of the game makes it easy to play in short bursts or long sessions, which means it's a great fit for the Switch. If you enjoyed Dead Cells, Castlevania, or any 2D sidescroller in that style, you're almost certain to have a blast with this one.",2018-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee093765d677873d2c8,Hobby Consolas,Alberto Lloret,89,"An uber fun ""rogue lite"" wonderfully crafted by Blitworks' always virtuous hands for Nintendo Switch. An entertaining game that, even without adding new content, stills amazes with its gameplay, originality and humour. If you're looking for more ""Dead Cell's"" gameplay-wise, this is the real deal (and even, more humorous).",2018-11-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee193765d677873d3a6,Marooners' Rock,Andrew Peggs,92,Rogue Legacy on Xbox One is quite amazing and addicting.,2015-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee293765d677873d464,GameCrate,Robert Workman,80,"If you're looking for an old-school side-scrolling action game that's along the lines of Dark Souls in logic (but not necessarily tone), Rogue Legacy is a sweet addition to your library. It's hard as heck at times, but progress can eventually be felt for those who stick with it, and the retro-style presentation will be right at home with classic NES/SNES gamers. Just be prepared to cut your teeth on this one – because the enemies cut back.",2015-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee293765d677873d467,Pure Xbox,Dave Letcavage,80,"Rogue Legacy does procedural generation right, offering countless hours of action, platforming, and exploration to anyone that's attracted to it. The amount of grinding that's present throughout the adventure does occasionally lead to stretches of monotony, but when every other facet of the game shines the way it does, it's not enough to massively damage its reputation.",2015-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee293765d677873d461,DarkZero,Steven Tench,80,"I would go so far as to say that Rogue Legacy is the greatest Metroidvania game I have ever played. It may sound like an extremely controversial opinion, but as it stands, this definitely tops the list as far as I'm concerned.",2015-04-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee093765d677873d2c5,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,91,If the idea of some old school 2D action with a new school twist arouses your curiosity then you will probably fall in love with Rogue Legacy.,2014-09-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee293765d677873d40b,Cubed3,David Lovato,60,"Rogue Legacy is a unique game that will appeal to a specific set of gamers and probably frustrate the rest. Those who find it fun will enjoy it greatly, with hours of playability, fun aesthetics, and enough variety to ensure no two playthroughs are alike. Rogue Legacy is brutal, punishing even slight mistakes on the player's part, and demanding many, many attempts at getting even one room farther than the previous attempt at conquering the dungeon.",2014-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee293765d677873d456,Gaming Nexus,Cyril Lachel,88,"Rogue Legacy is a devilishly clever mix of Castlevania and Spelunky. No matter how many times they die, players will never grow tired of the large variety of characters and classes, as well as a world that changes with every play. While great on all systems, it really shines as a portable action game. This is one roguelike that is hard to put down.",2014-08-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee193765d677873d38c,EGM,Chris Holzworth,90,"Despite its designation as a ""rogue-lite,"" Rogue Legacy delivers just as much addictive live-die-repeat challenge as any ""full-fledged"" members of the genre. Short of maxing out on every possible trait (an undertaking that would prove rather expensive in-game) the optional, RPG-style progression system never robs this roguelike's random dungeons of their punishing nature and need for patience, a thoughtful approach, and the occasional bout of luck.",2014-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee393765d677873d49c,ZTGD,Jae Lee,90,"Outside of [running into larger versions of enemies I'd already slain], I consider Rogue Legacy to be the most accessible and addictive roguelike I've played thus far and with the implementation of the cross-buy/save, it's the perfect time to pick up the sword and succeed where your ancestors have failed.",2014-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee293765d677873d45e,GamingBolt,Philip Hartmeyer,90,"Although it may seem like a daunting task at first, navigating this enormous castle and defeating the enemies within is a challenging and satisfying adventure often missing from modern games. Learning and mastering the controls while your character gets incrementally stronger will make you want to spend hours trying to get just a little bit further until can take on the bosses. Whether you have nostalgia for retro games, or are just curious about them, Rogue Legacy is a perfect entry point for newcomers.",2014-08-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee293765d677873d44e,Digitally Downloaded,,70,"Mind you, apparent lack of confidence aside, Rogue Legacy is still an essential game, and it's good to see the roguelike still getting so much traction, because it is a wonderful, versatile and ultimately entertaining RPG sub-genre.",2014-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee293765d677873d408,VideoGamer,Brett Phipps,80,Simple mechanics mix well with a deep levelling system to make for an excellent game that'll keep you coming back for hours.,2014-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee193765d677873d392,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,90,"Rogue Legacy is a gem among indies. As a wash of indie titles comes to the console market, many with nothing inherently fresh or new to offer, Rogue Legacy breaks through and offers a breath of fresh air with a strong variation on familiarity. I couldn't ever put it down, and when I did, I was only thinking about the next time I would get to attempt to make my way through the mysterious castle. Though Rogue Legacy has been in the hands of PC owners for a year now, it is a welcome addition to the console market. Each unique element of the game blends together perfectly to create a game that every owner of a PlayStation system ought to own. ",2014-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee193765d677873d389,Digital Trends,Anthony John Agnello,80,"Rogue Legacy hooks you immediately with speedy action, and keeps you hooked with deep character building and exploration.",2014-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee393765d677873d49e,GameSpot,Britton Peele,83,"Great exploration and combat make Rogue Legacy a game you will want to play (and die in) over and over again. [OpenCritic note: Britton Peele seperately reviewed the PlayStation (8) and PC (8.5) versions. Their scores have been averaged.]",2014-07-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee293765d677873d45b,Attack of the Fanboy,William Schwartz,100,"This PlayStation release of Rogue Legacy is undoubtedly the definitive release of the game. It might not get the hype and praise that the 2013 launch did, but those who happened to miss out on Rogue Legacy for PC/Mac should definitely take a look at this early release in Sony's Summer Play Program.",2014-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee193765d677873d39b,We Got This Covered,Christian Law,90,"Taking cues from multiple genres like RPGs and roguelikes, Rogue Legacy is an insanely creative, fun and addictive game that's full of humor and challenge.",2014-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee293765d677873d459,GameSkinny,Anthony Schultz,90,"Rogue Legacy harkens back to an older era of gaming. The art style is pixelated and colorful and the music is reminiscent of the more-limited chipsets of yesteryear. Akin to such games as 1001 Spikes and Dark Souls in difficulty, Rogue Legacy will give most players a run for their money, however, the slick progression system, rich sense of humor, and overall cadence of the game is perfect for hardcore gamers or those wanting to play in bits on a commute or with only a couple minutes of downtime.",2014-07-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee293765d677873d450,Push Square,Robert Ramsey,80,"Rogue Legacy's greatest strength is that you'll always want just one more try. Whether it's the fast paced platforming action, well realised RPG mechanics, or simply the desire to see what crazy things you can uncover in the castle, there's plenty of reason to keep your armour polished and ready to go. Frustrating gameplay niggles aside, this is an indie release that executes a tried and tested formula well, while also building upon it with some enjoyable, fresh systems.",2014-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee293765d677873d453,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,95,"A hugely triumphant take on the Metroidvania formula that delights with its fresh take on roguelike gameplay elements, Rogue Legacy empowers the player, rather than punishes them and is simply one of the finest games you can play on a PlayStation platform.",2014-07-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee193765d677873d398,Gamestyle,Bradley Marsh,,"Rogue Legacy is not a casual game, it is one that requires you to put a lot of time and effort in to get the most from it, accept that you will make little progress early on and need to learn how best to approach certain scenarios, but those who are willing to put the time in, you will be handsomely rewarded.",2014-07-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee293765d677873d411,RPG Fan,Robert Steinman,85,Amazing old-school mechanics meet modern conventions.,2013-12-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee193765d677873d33c,games(TM),,100,"Which all adds some persistent reward to what would otherwise be a ten-minute experience, repeated ad nauseam. You feel like you're moving forward tangibly instead of just merely growing your knowledge of the game, and with each boss only needing to be bested once, there's a strong sense of progressing through the game world past each playthrough, too. There's a slight monotony to the enemy design after some time, but each complaint we try to construct feels all but meaningless in the face of how pure and satisfying an experience Rogue Legacy manages to be.",2013-07-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee293765d677873d417,IGN,Cam Shea,90,A wildly inventive 2D Roguelike with a 30-second gameplay loop that lasts for 20 odd hours.,2013-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee193765d677873d386,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,80,The roguelike gets an inventive jolt of genetics in this gloriously witty dungeon crawler.,2013-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee293765d677873d40e,Metro GameCentral,Roger Hargreaves,80,An inspired mix of roguelike and platformer that dares to be fair with its rewards and its penalties for death – although not necessary its random medical conditions.,2013-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee193765d677873d3ab,Game Informer,Adam Biessener,80,"This isn't the best challenging platformer in recent years, nor is it a replacement for Symphony of the Night and its ilk, but it's an interesting experiment with a compelling reward loop",2013-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee293765d677873d41b,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,90,"Rogue Legacy is just about as close to perfect as a randomized action platformer could hope to be. The constantly changing challenge, and character to face it with, make every game feel different.",2013-07-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee193765d677873d3bf,GameTrailers,Ryan Stevens,84,"Rogue Legacy gives a fresh take on old thoughts, plays well with a keyboard and better on a controller, and stands strong even if some of its own biggest traits are ever-so-slightly underdeveloped. Superbly designed and balanced, this game rides the line of frustration and fun to deliver that one-more-go feel that will have every barbarian king and queen roaring a battle cry, then gearing up to take on that ancient evil one more time.",2013-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee293765d677873d421,Polygon,Philip Kollar,90,Rogue Legacy rewards patience with non-stop surprises.,2013-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 5d866ee293765d677873d414,Digital Spy,Scott Nichols,80,"It becomes difficult to tear yourself away from Rogue Legacy, as the repetitive flow is brilliantly augmented by randomly generated traits and dungeon layouts. Before you know it, three hours and 20 generations of heroes have passed, and you finally realize that your cheeks are where you feel the strain the most from smiling the entire time.",2013-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,e343cee48e8e4cca80b0ae3d228342aa 611ab005d43f314421a9127a,Rapid Reviews UK,Seb Hawden,90,"You may be wondering why we are reviewing What The Golf? again when it was reviewed already over a year ago by our good selves. Well, it has had no less than one thousand new levels added in a recent update adding even more madness into this eclectic, uncanny package. I will cover the game a little because this is perhaps the first time you have heard of the game.",2021-07-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5f9190b6fce0972e4e5f849d,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,100,"WHAT THE GOLF? is both a delight and a consistently entertaining game as you work to solve its puzzles. It’s never frustrating, never overstaying its welcome, and always making you laugh. It’s full of fresh ideas with every hole, and the new modes make a great game even better. If you’ve been holding off on this, now’s the perfect time to jump in, and there’s multiple ways to get it now. WHAT THE GOLF? reminds you why you love gaming.",2020-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5f3515ea31b9014139fe2430,Cubed3,Drew Hurley,80,"This is the Bill Bailey of golf games. An insane, surrealist experience that throws so much at the wall - often literally - that a lot of it sticks. It's inclusive, and enjoyable, to the point that anyone in the family can pick it up and play, while still managing to offer up a real challenge in later stages and on the online modes. Fun, funny, replayable, and certifiable. While this may not be everyone's cup of ""Tee,"" no ifs, no putts, this is one you won't fore-get soon.",2020-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ee4cfdec28b1c4114c28659,FNintendo,Diogo Caeiro,90,"What the Golf? could be a misleading title...or maybe not - it does not suggest a serious golf simulation after all. This hilarious and creative game takes an entirely different approach to the sport of golf, to the point of throwing away nearly everything about the sport and turning it into an addictive game that is simple and can also get absolutely infernal at times. A game that deserves an enthusiastic welcoming to the Nintendo Switch catalogue.",2020-06-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5edaae85c28b1c4114c2788a,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,If you enjoy quirky indie games as much as I do then you'll have an absolute blast while mastering every zany level in What the Golf.,2020-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ed6f04dc28b1c4114c2741e,GameSpace,Steven Weber,76,"What The Golf is an enjoyable, imaginative, sometimes satirical take on Golf. Labeled as the game for those that hate golf, most levels keep with the same underlying concept of golf, but you never truly know what you'll end up doing until you're in the thick of it. With plenty of replayability options, including multiplayer, What The Golf is a sweet little diversion that would be suitable to play with the whole family.",2020-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ed62b68c28b1c4114c27300,The Games Machine,Claudio Magistrelli,87,"It's hard to say if What the Golf? is crazier or funnier. This game made by five guys from Denmark rebuild the concept of golf using cows, furniture and gravity in a bunch of mini-levels that never stop to amaze. I really can't remember a game leaving me in awe every 15 seconds, only thanks of the lovable absurdity of the ideas it introduces.",2020-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ed404a9c28b1c4114c27126,Spaziogames,,85,"This game is brilliant, smart and pure fun - a perfect match for Nintendo Switch.",2020-05-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ecf301ac28b1c4114c26d10,Player2.net.au,Dylan Burns,83,"Endlessly creative and never one to outstay its welcome, What the Golf? will have you grinning as you move from putt to putt on an exploration of just how many different variations of thing-meets-objective can be put before you.",2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ecd7229c28b1c4114c26ad1,Twinfinite,Tom Hopkins,90,"What The Golf? was a highlight of Apple Arcade’s launch lineup but it feels right at home on Switch. It’s a joyous mix of simple gameplay, hilarious situations and ingenious design, made even better by the inclusion of the riotous Party Mode.",2020-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ec8256fc28b1c4114c266d4,Hobby Consolas,Alberto Lloret,90,"A wonderful surprise for all of us that keep searching original games, different and pure fun. Half physic puzzle, half arcade that uses golf as pretext to take our hand a give us a walk by a joyful collection of crazy minigames and levels where everything it's possible, with a control that always work, simple and fun. More fun than actual golf.",2020-05-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ec7b638c28b1c4114c264a3,Gameblog,Thomas Pillon,90,"What the Golf ? is a clever, brilliant, crazy and oh-so funny game. Willing to break any rule there is to get a good pun, Triband's first major game is a must-play, thanks to its constant fun and will of going too far for its own good. One of the funniest, and best game of 2020 on Switch, and a perfect hole in one.",2020-05-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ec7f4c3c28b1c4114c2653f,GameSpot,James O'Connor,90,The 2019 anti-golf golf game is better than ever on Nintendo Switch.,2020-05-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ec7f483c28b1c4114c26530,Polygon,Ben Kuchera,,"An already near-perfect game has been made slightly better due to the hardware it’s on, making this the definitive version of the game.",2020-05-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ec6648ac28b1c4114c2625a,VGChartz,Kelsy Polnik,90,"Amidst all of the puns, cheeky humor, and just plain silliness there's an immense amount of respect and passion shining through for the medium that it satirizes so well.",2020-05-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ec54c5bc28b1c4114c26182,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,90,"It’s one of the most creative, hilarious and unique games you’ll find. A mix of puzzle solving, arcade fun and downright zany concepts, it’s pure entertainment at its finest.",2020-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ec481e1c28b1c4114c260fa,NintendoWorldReport,Willem Hilhorst,85,"The overworld is a bit tedious to fully explore and the button controls aren't as perfected as the touch controls, but still I think you cannot go wrong with this game. WHAT THE GOLF? is a perfect blend of comedy, fun and video games that had me smiling from ear to ear the entire way through. It's great FORE the HOLE family!.",2020-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ec42ecbc28b1c4114c25dfc,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,85,"While it claims to be ""The golf game for people who hate golf!"", I think it sells itself short. I don't hate golf, but I still really like this funny game. WHAT THE GOLF? has a ""one more round"" thing going for it, coupled with a favorable amount of content, especially for completionists.",2020-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ec3f74cc28b1c4114c25dae,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,90,"What the Golf? is a sterling effort for Switch that has clearly had enormous amounts of love poured into it. Its aesthetic is a little bit indie-by-numbers but there's so much to see and do here that'll have you (and a friend) laughing out loud. It may not be the most difficult game in the world, but it's damn good fun, even if you don't like golf. Especially if you don't like golf, in fact.",2020-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ef9e2d7d88e035744c18d6d,Use a Potion,Daryl Leach,90,"What the Golf is a brilliantly silly take on the sport of golf, with its ingeniously chaotic level design and countless nods to other video games making for one hell of a good time. Of course, those looking for a serious golfing sim will probably want to steer clear, but players that are itching for a creative and outrageously fun experience on their Nintendo Switch will DEFINITELY want to give What the Golf a whirl.",2020-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ec443bec28b1c4114c25eaa,Metro GameCentral,,80,"The world's least realistic golf game is a tour de force in manic invention that values variety, invention, and surrealist humour above all.",2020-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ec2e3e8bdf729557ef4b4d7,FingerGuns,Rossko Keniston,90,"There’s a glorious amount of fun to be had with What The Golf? and I’m delighted it’s finally on Switch, in particular. It’s a perfect blend of game and console, something I’ve said in various Switch reviews beforehand. When a game lands on Switch and feels completely at home, it’s well worth investing in.",2020-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ec442b2c28b1c4114c25e90,God is a Geek,Chris White,90,"What the Golf? is an addictive physics-based puzzler, packed full of courses that are completely different and challenging from the last, with tons of surprises to boot.",2020-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5ec1a613bdf729557ef4b45d,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,70,"What The Golf? is by no means a bad game - it's actually highly entertaining - but while the developers have done everything that they can with it, at some point hitting anything but a golf ball around a golf course loses its lustre as a joke.",2020-05-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5dd28be566e2226fc0063689,SECTOR.sk,Tomáš Kuník,75,Crazy but funny golf with unusual gameplay and a lot of fun.,2019-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5dc301c175de6e708766802c,GameSkinny,Greyson Ditzler,80,"Control issues can get irritating at times, and navigating the overworld isn't perfect, but these are merely a few dented clubs in a bag full of solid iron drivers. ",2019-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5db84b72c55ae12d47d2aff5,Thumb Culture,Callum Bowen,80,"I really enjoyed playing this quirky, parody golf game wherefrom level to level you don’t know what the hell you’re going to be golfing. From swinging toasters to tv’s, to controlling missiles across the crazy courses to seeing games like Portal, Guitar Hero & Mario being incorporated into the game is a very very brilliant touch. Massive thumbs up to Triband for this. You don’t have to be a golf fanatic or someone into sports to enjoy this game. If you have a good sense of humour and like a laugh, then this is a MUST buy. There were many times I was shocked (in a good way) with what I was having to fling across the course, and this made me all that more excited for what was coming around the corner. I couldn’t recommend What the Golf anymore!!! I am awarding What the Golf a Thumb Culture Gold Award!",2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5da3956b06b06e791d1dd3c3,COGconnected,Grady Penna,87,"I went into What the Golf? expecting a fairly straightforward golf game with a few silly surprises, but it’s so much more than that. Even if its simplistic nature sometimes acts as a double-edged sword, What the Golf? is a devilishly charming experience full of good humor and imaginative gameplay wrapped up in a thoughtful and endearing package. It may be made by people who know nothing about golf, but they sure know how to make a fun video game.",2019-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5da35ac042a7a622bb5fe062,Daily Star,Jordan Oloman,80,"What The Golf is a hilarious, addicting golf game that unravels the sport into clever puzzles and intrigue.",2019-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5da09ce6f8aa427215202547,MonsterVine,Diego Escala,90,"What the Golf is easily the dumbest game you’re going to play all year, and I say that with all the love in the world.",2019-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5da05b2ef8aa4272152024f3,TheSixthAxis,Miguel Moran,80,"What The Golf has created an absurd, hilarious, bite-sized experience that is always golf-adjacent and brilliant for it. The jokes and levels are a whirlwind of zany ideas, but the quick pacing and brief runtime of the game keep them from falling flat or getting tiresome. Despite an overworld that can feel a little repetitive, What The Golf? is full of hearty laughs and addictive gameplay that made me never want to stop playing.",2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5d9f061c0c619143026ad8fc,IGN Italy,Davide Mancini,86,"What the golf? is probably the funniest game of 2019. The concept of transforming everything in golf is amazing and the game mechanics are simple, fresh and entertaining. Fun, lighthearted and addictive, it's perfect for quick runs, coffee break and nights of relaxed gameplay.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5d9e4cf30c619143026ad82e,Polygon,Colin Campbell,,"Over its five hours or so, the game yields amusement, challenge and charm. It’s highly recommended, even if you despise the game of golf. Maybe especially if you despise the game of golf. ",2019-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5f2855cdd88e035744c1dccb,Gaming Fyx,Andre Cole,100,"WHAT THE GOLF? is a hilarious puzzle game that will leave you delighted and make you realize that golf, in its current state, sucks. The PGA should be getting in touch with the developers of Triband because they’ve created a fresh approach to golf that will revolutionize the sport, and then the world. If that doesn’t happen, the game will at least bring joy to everyone who plays it.",2019-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5f28565bd88e035744c1dcd5,Kakuchopurei,Jonathan Leo,90,"What The Golf? is a funny, challenging, and inventive take on an old-timer sport that relishes in its insanity.",2019-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5d9634b7ac1d5c679fb3f455,PC Invasion,Jordan Aslett,80,"A simple game premise turned chaotically good fun. The variety in the ways you get your golf ball (or car, or barrel, or egg, or...) to the goal will always keep you on your toes. This might not be a game that you're going to spend your next 80 gaming hours with, but it will be a great game to binge over a day or so.",2019-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5d952222fb2612131ba53841,PC Gamer,,88,A humorous and surprising puzzle game about golf and not-golf.,2019-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5d9333022bd7182a97e25ab7,GameGrin,Andrew Duncan,90,"It's not golf, and it's all the better for it. A fun 7-8 hours that will entertain, much like a golf-themed WarioWare.",2019-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 5d8a51d1b1e8702c77c1e8ae,Hardcore Gamer,Sam Spyrison,80,What the Golf is the ultimate parody of the titular sport by boiling it down to its fundamentals and constantly upending the player's expectations to create a humorous and memorable game.,2019-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3291802fde5400aaaabda61acd2d2b4 6163f7e8622fdc536eb6aa61,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,90,"I refuse to spoil Before Your Eyes for you by telling you anything more about the story. All you really need to know is that it’s got an underutilized mechanic integrated perfectly into a heartbreakingly beautiful tale of a life well lived, no matter how short it was. Ludonarrative harmony has been so uniquely and tightly achieved in Before Your Eyes, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see this sweep plenty of awards. This is absolutely my game of the year for 2021 thus far, and for only $9.99, there’s no reason Before Your Eyes shouldn’t be in your Steam library. Get this game.",2021-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 60927a926a418dc538cbb30a,TheSixthAxis,Miri Teixeira,90,"I was moved beyond words by this little game. Before Your Eyes manages to be interesting and quirky, whilst also finding new ways to immerse you in a beautiful story. It is deeply sad at times, and at others fills you with an immense joy and appreciation for people and their complex lives. There is so much about this game that is better experienced for the first time with no forewarning, but if you like heartfelt stories and powerful narratives, this one's for you.",2021-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 608dc2d96a418dc538cbae41,3DNews,Александр Бабулин,90,Before Your Eyes offers unique gaming experience combined with very emotional and touching story.,2021-05-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 60889d4b6a418dc538cba606,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,98,A unique game mechanic woven wonderfully into a life story.,2021-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 6080760079a3a34d882b23f3,GameSpot,Andrew King,80,Before Your Eyes is a smart and moving first-person looker where your eyes are in control.,2021-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 607f3bbe79a3a34d882b230e,Game Informer,Marcus Stewart,85,Before Your Eyes is much more than a neat gimmick. It offers a wonderful method of interacting with a touching and impactful story that'll stick with you long after the credits roll,2021-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 61e222c79e5c48c548d6d1bb,Everyeye.it,Cristina Bona ,70,"efore Your Eyes is certainly a suggestive and peculiar experience. A highly emotional inner journey, not without twists and unexpected implications, able to strongly involve the player.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 6078347acfbed43e4646702e,Metro GameCentral,,60,"What sounds like a silly gimmick works extremely well at immersing you into the life of another, although the technical problems can be severe.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 607d886379a3a34d882b2214,Rapid Reviews UK,,100,Before Your Eyes is a movie-length story-driven adventure that uses blink-tracking to control the game’s events. But is this a narrative deserving of your focus? Find out in this Rapid Review.,2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 61fe9dc19e5c48c548d79cdf,WhatIfGaming,Hatem Amer,90,"Everything about Before Your Eyes is impressive. Fantastic art, beautiful music, and compelling storytelling accompany you through your journey. However, it’s not about art or music. It’s about love, loss, and memories. Its true innovation is not in using blinking as a game mechanic, but in creating an experience out of one person’s life.",2021-04-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 60707db9cfbed43e464668d3,GameSkinny,Mark Delaney,100,"Telling a gut-punch of a story with novel gameplay mechanics is no small feat, and Before Your Eyes marvelously delivers on both fronts.",2021-04-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 6079886bcfbed43e46467292,The Game Crater,Tom Wilson,70,"Before Your Eyes is a frustrating buggy mess. There were several times when the game crashed and many more when it refused to stay in focus. But despite all of its shortcomings, Before Your Eyes is an incredible narrative game with a mechanic that can add a tremendous amount to the gameplay. If you feel you can overlook some of its imperfections, then this might just be the game for you.",2021-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 60700ba9cfbed43e46466819,GotGame,Josh Boykin,100,"Before Your Eyes does something incredibly special by mixing an innovative mechanics-based hook with a truly heartwarming (and heartbreaking) story. Through the roughly two hours of playtime, the narrative takes some great turns that keep each moment compelling until the very end. The world could certainly do with more games like Before Your Eyes. I can only hope to see more amazing games in its wake.",2021-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 61f055419e5c48c548d7285f,JumpCut PLAY,Abbi Ruggles,90,"I wasn’t convinced that using a webcam was going to add anything to a video game, but I’m glad to have been proven wrong. Before Your Eyes is an innovative title that uses webcam technology to enhance the story. With a world that you’ll fall in love with and characters you’ll care about, you’ll want to soak up as much of Benny’s life as possible, but only as long as you don’t blink—and unfortunately, that’s got to happen at some point.",2021-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 61e222f39e5c48c548d6d1cd,Screen Rant,Scott Baird,80,"Before Your Eyes is a difficult game to discuss, as so much of its appeal comes from reveals that would spoil the story. The game offers a truly unique experience that utilizes the medium of the video game perfectly to enhance its story. The technical flaws are frustrating, but they're likely impossible to avoid in a game like this, and people who can overlook the control issues will find a phenomenal story about life and death as seen through the eyes of another.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 6137a6d6ea2645107126dfd7,Prima Games,Morgan Shaver,100,"And as simple as the idea of retelling someone’s life story is, there’s an incredible depth to Before Your Eyes and a relatability to it. You aren’t Ben, but you may have similar memories to Ben that help connect you to him.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 6073a087cfbed43e46466b6d,Checkpoint Gaming,Charlie Kelly,80,GoodbyeWorld Games have created something incredibly special with Before Your Eyes. It’s a truly great game that explores real human stories through mechanics I’ve never really seen before. It’s a wonderfully crafted indie game that demands to be up there in your must-play list for 2021.,2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 6073756ecfbed43e46466b5f,KeenGamer,Ben Williams,85,"Before Your Eyes allows you to experience a heartfelt journey by reliving a person's memories through the power of real-world blinking. Guided by the Ferryman, a being who escorts souls into the afterlife, you're made to recall life's most happy, beautiful and heartbreaking moments.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 606cf345cfbed43e46466510,COGconnected,Tony Bae,70,"I still commend the studio for its bravery and innovation. Before Your Eyes is unique enough to try out if you are interested. It’s just that although the game is backed by many wonderful talents, it lacked that little “umph” to turn it into something truly memorable.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 606c94cccfbed43e464664b2,FingerGuns,,80,"A few annoying glitches can’t spoil the ground-breaking, emotional journey of Before Your Eyes. An imaginative control method is used in ingenious ways to tell an occasionally uplifting but ultimately heart wrenching story. It’s only a few hours long but that’s more than enough time for this game to get under your skin and leave its mark.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 606c8d51cfbed43e46466485,Noisy Pixel,,85,"What works so well for Before Your Eyes is the sheer amount of quality and effort put into its creation. It is a simple narrative that’s completely fleshed out thanks to a great cast of characters, pleasant aesthetics, and innovative gameplay. Though it had a small share of technical issues, the game provides the player with a memorable journey of love, happiness, and mystery.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 606c6651cfbed43e4646642c,Flickering Myth,Shaun Munro,60,"Before Your Eyes almost loses its intriguing story and sumptuous aesthetic beneath an unpersuasive eye-tracking gimmick that's more irritating than boldly forward-thinking. Mercifully, though, there is the option to ditch the blinking and just play through it with a mouse.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 606c638fcfbed43e46466424,GameSpew,Becca Smith,90,"Before Your Eyes is a short journey, but it is one that you’ll likely find yourself playing again and again. You’ve never heard a story like this before and you’ve certainly never experienced it in this way. Not only is it truly innovative, it’s also heartfelt, filled with love, and will likely leave you mopping up your tears before the credits roll.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 606c5e4ecfbed43e46466418,God is a Geek,Chris White,90,"Before Your Eyes is an emotional tale with an interesting mechanic at its core that helps to make the game so immersive. The music and voice acting is superb, and it is something you should certainly experience.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 606c5757cfbed43e46466411,Polygon,Ben Kuchera,,"Brynn's tale is told mostly in flashback, for obvious reasons, and as I watched it play out, I could make some limited decisions by putting the cursor on one of the eyeball icons on the screen and blinking to make my selection. Once the interactive portion of a moment is over, a metronome begins to tick back and forth at the bottom of the screen, even if characters are still talking. You can stay in that moment as long as you'd like ... as long you can keep yourself from blinking. Blink, and you're removed from the memory and sent someplace else.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 606c574ecfbed43e4646640e,GamingTrend,Lawrence Le,75,"Mechanically, it falls short of its true potential, but you can't help but get swept up in the journeys of these characters. The game's got heart, and none of its flaws can really take that away.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,d279707bcff1451c9b4aabb2c5b09f0c 62ab49e30bfe2deada181a8f,LadiesGamers.com,Elena Kua ,80,"Loop Hero is unique and addictive. I’m always up for another round. I love the gloomy but charming art and music. The only thing I find annoying is how expensive Camp upgrades are, which means lots of grinding. Still, grinding doesn’t feel pain because the basic gameplay loop is so enjoyable. It’s fantastic value for money and not a tough game, as roguelikes go.",2022-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 61d1f60c9e5c48c548d695f7,PPE.pl,Wojciech Gruszczyk,80,"Loop Hero is an unusual production that can charm, but also quickly reject from each other. The creators offer interesting mechanics, combine them with each other and in this madness of trial and error you can quickly forget. However, this is not a title for everyone.",2022-01-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 61e6f0b99e5c48c548d6e024,Rapid Reviews UK,Seb Hawden,80,"About a year or so ago the internet went a little insane over a little indie game called Loop Hero. Unfortunately, at the time it was PC only and due to me working with the darn things all day, I use them as little as possible at home. (He says as he types up a game review on his laptop, life eh?) The buzz words surrounding Loop Hero were, alone, enough to get me salivating. Deck-building and Roguelike are two of my favourite mechanisms, so I am already on board. Does it live up to the hype? Let’s find out!",2021-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 61c3b23f9e5c48c548d67b15,WayTooManyGames,Aaron Price,85,"Loop Hero is a faithful release on Switch that plays well both with controller and with touch screen. The game is completely up to date, and for anyone who didn’t stick with it on PC, it’s a great game to play on-the-go and be able to stop or pause whenever needed. Even though the PC version game out nine months ago, I’m likely to have spent more time playing on Switch already, accessibility really does Loop Hero favours.",2021-12-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 61c330929e5c48c548d678f6,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,80,A commentary on games and players and a compulsive grind to boot.,2021-12-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 61b6585583e54798d121fbd2,GameMAG,,80,"Loop Hero remains as charming as ever. It's an easy to pick game, with a fun concept and great execution, and the Switch release gives it a whole new life. Now you can save the world anytime and anywhere.",2021-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 61b29696d57242701f439687,One More Game,Chris Garcia,100,"Loop Hero is quite the refreshing experience, employing a mix of features and design decisions that seemingly don’t go well together but somehow makes it work. It may look simple at first, but the game offers multiple layers of strategy that will pull in newcomers and even long-time fans of the genre. The pixel graphics and simplistic audio may turn some off, but Loop Hero is something that simply needs to be given a chance to pull you in with its addictive partly idle “one more loop” gameplay, making it a perfect match with the Nintendo Switch and its portable nature.",2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 62087d6e9e5c48c548d7f368,GotGame,Kieran Toovey,75,"In the end, Loop Hero is a good game that is held back from greatness by its repetitiveness. It doesn’t provide enough variety to try “one more run” like Slay the Spire or other great rogue-likes, despite its initial appeal. Ultimately, Loop Hero might be worth it for diehards, but not for casuals.",2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 61b39bd383e54798d121f2aa,Nintendo Blast,Vítor M. Costa,85,"Loop Hero doesn't have stunning graphics, but its visuals will certainly sound nostalgic to those who lived through the 8-bit era, and in this project it has remained quite functional for the simple structure in which the game delivers, with excellence, an automated gameplay with a circular screen scenario with an emphasis on managing the external economy of the character's adventure.",2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 61b2935bd57242701f43965c,COGconnected,,75,"All in all, this is a much more relaxed experience than the PC version, for better or worse. It’s still incredibly satisfying to one-shot an enemy as the rogue, tank as the warrior, and unleash armies of the dead as the necromancer. If you didn’t get the opportunity to play Loop Hero the first time around, I heartily recommend checking it out on Switch. But if you can play this game on PC, you probably should.",2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 61b230a4d57242701f4393c4,But Why Tho?,Kyle Foley,90,"Loop Hero was already a Game of the Year contender for me, but the ability to play it on the go makes it very difficult to keep out of the top spot. It is essentially a role-playing game management simulator, and I mean that in the best way possible. If you have not had the chance to play Loop Hero yet, do yourself a favor and pick this up on Switch as soon as possible. I promise you that you won’t regret it!",2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 61b227add57242701f43934b,Gaming Nexus,Rob Larkin,88,"Don't come into Loop Hero with expectations simply because you've never really played anything like this before. Whatever those expectations might be, they're probably wrong. But do come into Loop Hero as it embodies so much of what makes games great: storytelling, engaging interactions with a digital world, the rewards of looting, world building, strategy, but most of all that ceaseless desire to just dip in for one more run.",2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 61b2144fd57242701f43921a,Nintendo Enthusiast,John Friscia,85,"There is nothing like Loop Hero, and it feels born for Nintendo Switch. If you love roguelikes, nothing should stop you from playing this refreshingly weird game. And if you're like me and generally detest roguelikes, I sincerely believe you might be captivated enough by the game's unique and imaginative mechanics that you might not even think of it as a roguelike. The game just is what it is - it's Loop Hero. And it's the best example of indie ingenuity.",2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 61b21184d57242701f439209,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,90,"In order to reach the ending of Loop Hero, you will have to roll through dozens upon dozens of loops, but the way new concepts layer over the basics keeps it fun as you strategize to plan out your challenging loop that will earn you the best loot while ensuring your survival. With new elements dropping in consistently as you grow your village, it rarely stays staid for long. Some of the finer points might require some dumb luck or an assist from a guide, but if you're ready to just poke at a rock solid concept until it cracks and bends to your will, Loop Hero is amazing.",2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 61b20dfed57242701f4391e9,Metro GameCentral,,80,"A genre hybrid that turns repetitive loop grinding into one of the most uniquely addictive gaming experiences of the year, with surprisingly few caveats.",2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 61b20dd0d57242701f4391da,RPG Fan,Alana Hagues,85,Loop Hero will put you in a spin—but it's the kind you won't be able to stop going round and around in.,2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 61b20c57d57242701f4391c9,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,80,"Loop Hero proves to be a fascinating and creative take on an RPG, distilling the genre down to its most important gameplay elements and throwing in some fresh ideas. Though some may be put off by the obviously repetitive nature of the core gameplay, Loop Hero is a consistently rewarding and engaging game that'll easily get its hooks in you. The light deckbuilding elements, anti-tower defense gameplay, and solidly paced loot system make Loop Hero easy to love and we'd give this one a high recommendation to anyone interested in trying something a little different.",2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 61b20c45d57242701f4391b8,Pure Nintendo,Jesse Taylor,80,"While it's reliance on randomness can make the game annoying at times, Loop Hero is a rare treat Switch owners should check out. It's unique blend of RPG adventure and deck building mechanics provide you with a gaming experience you won't find elsewhere. It's addicting gameplay loop keep you going back for more and constantly making you say ""just one more turn.""",2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 613fef628ebcf0a6ad13bb1d,EIP Gaming,Zach Holmes,90,Loop Hero is the perfect example of what a roguelike indie game should be. Having enough content to justify exploring the world of the game over and over is exactly what every development team should strive to release.,2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 60ac669157ed0e0490ae2b95,oprainfall,Jason Quinn,90,"Loop Hero is a lot of fun, and gives you that “one more run” feeling that great rogue-likes tend to do. It’s incredibly unique also, there really isn’t anything out there like this. If you like rogue-likes, if you like strategy games, if you like card games even, I think each of those are vectors that one could take to find enjoyment in this game. For $15, you can’t go wrong with this.",2021-04-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 61b218ced57242701f439249,Everyeye.it,Gabriele Carollo,82,"Loop Hero is one of the most interesting roguelites we've set our eyes on recently. The idea of ""taking away"" the player's participation from the fights finds vent in a real ""metagame"" in which to define the canons of the adventure to be faced. Thanks to an out-of-scale playful richness, the discoveries will be able to stimulate the journey to the end credits, and also to look around for new secrets.",2021-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 6064b0b3cfbed43e46465e1a,pressakey.com,Philipp Weinbrecht,80,"Behind the retro presentation there is a complex, fun and, above all, time-consuming game that cleverly combines familiar game mechanics and turns them on their head. The grind and the hunt for fresh loot is challenging and gripping. The few characters in the game are charming and make you want more, and especially as the game progresses, the complex mechanisms open up and you are caught up in the rush of the loops. However, it's a pity that all this is hidden behind a deliberately minimalistic presentation, which leaves something to be desired in the details.",2021-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 605e38bfcfbed43e4646575c,GameSpot,Alessandro Barbosa,80,"Loop Hero combines familiar mechanics in unfamiliar ways, producing an exhilarating and tactical roguelite that you'll struggle to put down.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 605b771acfbed43e464653ae,RPGamer,Zack Webster,,"The game begins with its best foot forward, an under-explained puzzle that’s fun to parse out. But once the puzzle pieces fall into place, the drive to see it to the end starts to fall away too.",2021-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 605a4dcecfbed43e46465272,SomHráč.sk,Karel Šír,75,"Loop Hero has an amazing premise and is very addictive at first, however its spell won't last forever on everyone.",2021-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 60593225cfbed43e46464ea9,New Game Network,Josh Hinke,79,"The core gameplay mechanics of Loop Hero are exceptional. There's something that is devilishly interesting about it, drawing you back into every run. It's the kind of game that you always want to play again. However, the grind can get tiresome and playing on PC is not an ideal setting for the late campaign marathon sessions.",2021-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 6058bc06cfbed43e46464d60,SECTOR.sk,Denis Mačor,75,"Retro RPG with very simple look and poor story, but big portion of charming nostalgy.",2021-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 60588e3ccfbed43e46464cea,Impulsegamer,Hugh Mitchell,90,Loop Hero combines gameplay elements from a multitude of genres to create something special.,2021-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 605a224fcfbed43e46465240,Inverse,Giovanni Colantonio,80,"Even with its pacing issues, Loop Hero begs to be played over and over again. There’s always something to work towards and an undeniable mystique to its unspoken complexity.",2021-03-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 605778eacfbed43e46464c6e,MonsterVine,Brian Seymour,80,"Loop Hero is an addictive and complex game that changes what it means to be on the grind. A few ambiguities hinder the experience, but that doesn’t stop it from being an overall innovative and fantastic game.",2021-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 60526774cfbed43e464646e3,IGN,Jonathan Bolding,80,"Loop Hero's cleverly stripped-down RPG concept demands attention for as long as it takes you to work out the clear ""best"" way to guide each hero class, and its fantastically dark story setup stands out as one of the best in years.",2021-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 6052474dcfbed43e464646cd,IGN Spain,David Oña,80,"Loop Hero is a unique and different proposal that brings a fresh approach, with character and capable of engaging anyone who approaches it with an open mind. One of those titles that must be approached with restraint if you don't want to end up compromising the rest of your responsibilities.",2021-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 6051c79bcfbed43e4646461b,Gameblog,Filipe Da Silva Barbosa,80,"Despite the repetitiveness inherant to the genre, the player is constantly hooked by the depth of the game, filled with subtelties and hidden features. Indeed, Loop Hero encourages him to experiment new approaches in order to gather more and more loot or to confront the four bosses of the game, the latter being no mean feat.",2021-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 605162ddcfbed43e4646460a,GameGrin,Danielle Winter,95,"Regardless of whether or not you enjoy the sound of a ""top-down rogue-like deck & dungeon-building auto-battler"", Loop Hero will graciously guide you along its path - only to ensnare you in its devilishly addictive short gameplay loops.",2021-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 605a56c6cfbed43e46465298,Chalgyr's Game Room,Richard York,80,"Loop Hero may be rather basic in its appearance, but you will soon find yourself rooted in the simplistic gameplay. There's planning, strategy, and enough luck to make you want to kick yourself some runs. The graphics certainly aren't anything special, and the music is only really catching when the boss appears, but you get rather invested in creating your own unique layout. While it can be frustrating in a game to have to repeat the same thing over and over, Loop Hero thrives in this environment. While there may be some frustrating moments when the RNG doesn't go your way, it's really rewarding to see the hero survive through your fabricated gauntlet.",2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 6050921c529d50e69fa10b65,Gaming Nexus,Randy Kalista,90,I've tried roguelikes. Tried deck builders. Tried auto-battlers and tile-placers. But Loop Hero makes me wonder what all those others were missing.,2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 6050895f529d50e69fa10b34,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,90,"Loop Hero offers a mix of genres as strange as effective, with such mastery that it is difficult not to like it. Chance is an important factor in the game system itself and the decisions we make about it will decide our future. A tremendously addictive game to which it is easy to dedicate several hours in a row in each session.",2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 6050847e529d50e69fa10b32,The Games Machine,,90,"Behind the appearance of an idle game with a weird palette lies a deeply strategic title, which requires a careful management of resources and the ability to foresee the moves of our hero in advance. Its simplicity makes it a game for everyone, while its complexity will make it a real challenge for veteran adventurers and RPG players. The camp management, the gathering of materials, the weapons and enemies statistics, the unlockable classes and the combinations of memory cards make Loop Hero one of the best strategy games of recent times.",2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 604f9de9529d50e69fa10a37,Paste Magazine,Moises Taveras,90,"While it may seem unengaging because it effectively plays itself, it really is just prompting the player to look at gameplay from another angle, namely a more systems-driven one. For a person like me, who doesn't really craft ""builds"" in RPGs, it's made me realize why that is actually a rewarding aspect of those games. Now I spend half my time in Loop Hero making numbers go up and making optimizations I never would have, before embarking on another loop.",2021-03-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 604ba8c5529d50e69fa106f1,Twinfinite,Zhiqing Wan,90,"Loop Hero is yet another stunning gem that fans of the rogue-lite genre will enjoy. It’s a blend of so many different types of games that it becomes a completely unique entity on its own, and it’s hard to think of anything else that offers an experience quite like this one. It’s a game that forces you to trust in your own decisions, commit to them, and either reap the rewards or face the consequences. There’s no control, and that’s the beauty of this game.",2021-03-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,db122f42b41f4dec927e0f280cf653bd 628f35540bfe2deada17871e,INVEN,Kyuman Kim,85,"The power to immerse into 6 hour gameplay originates from the great narratives of the game. Even though the animations and face expressions are a bit clumsy, The Forgotten City's deep story added on award-winning original mode is something that should not be missed by for those who love mysteries and adventures.",2022-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 62698ea1008489e208d895bb,Rapid Reviews UK,Sophie Hunt,100,"For many games, the majority of the fun comes in the form of mods (in-game content created by players). So when a mod for Elder Scrolls: Skyrim hit 3 million downloads, after its release in 2015, the developers took this as a sign. They freshly remade the mod to become its own standalone game, improving the NPC’s unique stories, and including mythology into the background of the story.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 61f57a7a9e5c48c548d751a4,RPG Fan,Cory Tischbein,90,"Fans of adventure games, RPGs, and philosophy should book a trip to The Forgotten City ASAP, but they need to prepare to lose themselves once they arrive.",2022-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 61e850079e5c48c548d6f063,Paste Magazine,Kevin Fox Jr.,90,"This game doesn't give a blanket pardon or condone the actions of any state, instead inviting players to ask by what means and to what end the rules of a state and society are created. The Forgotten City implicitly and explicitly goes to bat for the value of education, and it provides a good time while it does it. We all like to think we know something of the world that came before us; seldom is it that a videogame spun out of an adventure in another fantasy game provides an opportunity to truly learn something.",2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 61ba1a049e5c48c548d65091,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,80,An elegant mystery with curiosity at its heart.,2021-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 61615e2810b39c41d6ea2f92,RPGamer,Pascal Tekaia,,"The Forgotten City is an easy recommendation for those who place more emphasis on storytelling than action combat. It is an engaging mystery set in an intriguing location, and the time loop mechanic makes it quite forgiving of mistakes, even going so far as to encourage players at times to break the Golden Rule themselves to trigger the next jump back in time.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 616063f99e65de2d02a17edd,GameSpace,,80,"The Forgotten City is praised for its excellent storyline with multiple endings that can bring tears to tears. Maud even won an Australian Writers Guild Award and won the award for Excellence in Narrative at the 2021 Australian Game Developers Awards. In addition to this, 18 voice actors were involved in the work, and the original soundtrack was written by an entire orchestra.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 615893b89f4312e92e327cea,Nintendo Life,Kate Gray,90,"The Forgotten City is a brilliant piece of narrative work that feels like a time capsule of Skyrim's jank, revitalised with a gripping story that's just long enough that it never loses momentum. It is, as always, hard to fully recommend a Cloud Version of a game that's available elsewhere in a more concrete form, but if you're accepting of the associated 'risks', this is a well-presented and brilliant time loop game and well worth a play.",2021-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 6154704af142dfd141beeba2,NintendoWorldReport,Willem Hilhorst,90,"Its narrative driven focus gives it time to breathe and even during combat segments I never felt like I was playing anything less than a full game that was looking exceptionally pretty on my Switch's screen. I have no problem recommending the Cloud-version of The Forgotten City, but as with any streaming version your mileage may vary. What will probably not vary is your enjoyment of this game, because as far as narrative driven adventures are considered, The Forgotten City absolutely deserves to be remembered for a very long time.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 6153c766bf6fa9a4453b78e0,The Outerhaven Productions,,80,"The Forgotten City boasts a rich gameplay experience that lives up to the ingenuity of its clever premise. As a role-playing choice-based mystery, the game offers a compelling narrative with some engaging existential questions at its center. With four distinct endings, it gives players a decent enough amount of leeway for approaching moral quandaries. And as a way of both solving puzzles and fixing mistakes, the time travel mechanic is worth its weight in… some sort of precious transition metal.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 620357789e5c48c548d7c2ff,GamesHub,,100,"Above all else, The Forgotten City is a grand example of the kind of storytelling power video games can have.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 613179773b0d5cbd8095fea3,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,75,"Some reservations about The Forgotten City's game design keep it from attaining Legion-dary status among the new wave of time loop games, but its exceptional narrative ensures I won't forget it either.",2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 612900d8300b9f40f6a204ed,Polygon,Jacob Geller,,"This is all bolstered by strong art direction and technical design. Although the soundtrack and some instances of stiff character animation remind me that this was once a Skyrim mod, environments are nicely detailed, strikingly lit, and filled with era-appropriate pieces of clutter. If you want, you can even discuss the intricacies of Roman architecture with one of the NPCs and then observe those same intricacies throughout the city. The attention to historical accuracy is enthralling. I learned several things about real-life history during my playthrough, and not all were Roman-centric.",2021-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 611e88ce9c30d27775959557,SomosXbox,Fran San Nicolás,85,The Forgotten City offers a superb narrative experience. The brilliant use of classic history and the great work done by the studio in its setting make the title a must for lovers of good stories.,2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 611c37f7d2d9925bcbb8c33b,Forever Classic Games,Alex McCumbers,84,"Playing through The Forgotten City was a delightfully familiar, yet mysterious experience... This game has some moments that left my jaw on the floor.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 611c026dd2d9925bcbb8c2e0,GameSpot,Alessandro Barbosa,90,The Forgotten City is a deeply satisfying puzzle adventure that will have you questioning what it means to sin.,2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 611b02d8d43f314421a9136a,Gamefa,Mehdi Reazaei,85,The result is that The Forgotten City game has little problems and vice versa its strengths are much more than the stereotypical weaknesses of this genre.,2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 611901c79d9c7d02ee8a90b0,BaziCenter,Mohammad Talebian,90,"If you are looking for something unique and fresh in Adventure department, The Forgotten City might be your best shot. The name alone builds up enough suspense and mystery to excite the fans of the genre.",2021-08-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 61122de181dfdd2baab61bdb,AusGamers,,80,Something along those lines.,2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 61127c8c81dfdd2baab61c59,Guardian,Luke Holland,80,"A time-loop murder mystery set in ancient Rome is enlivened by excellent acting, dialogue, and good old-fashioned skulduggery",2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 6111969581dfdd2baab61a10,Zoomg,علی گودرزی,95,"If you are also a lover of story-driven games, a trip to the forgotten city of the ""Modern Story Teller"" team is an offer that you can't simply reject!",2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 6110c66e81dfdd2baab617ad,PSX Brasil,Bruno Ribeiro,84,"The Forgotten City is not for everyone, but it doesn't disappoint in what it sets out to do. If you need action to keep your interest, it's best to look for another option. However, if you like a good story and like to immerse yourself in what the game has to offer, don't think twice.",2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 6110c46f81dfdd2baab617aa,Video Chums,Mary Billington,86,The Forgotten City is a thoroughly enjoyable and engaging murder mystery where the decisions that you make actually matter. Exploring the beautifully rendered city is a treat and I look forward to whatever the developers create next.,2021-08-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 610fb75e7d2c2123d8ea3f17,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,75,"Although you have other means at your disposal, the strongest suit of The Forgotten City remains its slower gameplay focused on problem solving. For a small group of people, putting together The Forgotten City is no small feat, and they deserve the praise.",2021-08-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 6110f02981dfdd2baab617e8,SomHráč.sk,Denis Burčík,80,"The Forgotten City offers a gripping story with interesting characters, however, after you unlock all of the four endings, which is pretty quick and easy, there aren't many reasons left to return to the game.",2021-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 611071b981dfdd2baab61755,Metro GameCentral,,90,"A cleverly constructed narrative adventure that explores serious issues of morality without ever being preachy, and still allowing for an intricately designed, non-linear gaming experience.",2021-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 610c1cc7957b7bfbeb2137af,Everyeye.it,Francesco Muccino,85,"The transformation from mod to real game was long, but the final result fully convinced us. The Forgotten City is an intense and engaging journey, enhanced by an exceptional quality of dialogue and a script studied with great care and passion.",2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 610946093c8c4bdee85487df,Push Square,Liam Croft,70,"For fans of storytelling, The Forgotten City is a solid recommendation. Freed from the shackles of Skyrim, the full game tells a captivating story elevated by clever and humorous writing. With the interesting time loop mechanic creating further situations full of comedy and intrigue, settling down across a few evenings with The Forgotten City will delight. We just wish the combat was either improved or not there at all, and the technical setbacks weren't quite so rampant.",2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 610926a73c8c4bdee85487a9,IGN Italy,,84,"The Forgotten City may not be an entirely new game, being an adaptation of one of the most renowned Skyrim mods, but it's still a very intriguing narrative adventure that can entice players with its writing and original story premise.",2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 6108c06ad331d5c7af43ece9,Gaming Nexus,Eric Hauter,95,"The Forgotten City is a modern classic, an utterly compelling video game that reinvents the adventure genre through intriguing writing and exploration. With stellar voice acting, sparkling conversation, and story twists to spare, The Forgotten City is one of the best games I've played this year, and one of the best video game narratives I've ever encountered. Utterly original, completely entrancing.",2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 61085dbfd331d5c7af43ebb3,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,73,"The Forgotten City succeeds at drawing you into a mystery and using time travel mechanics very effectively. As a narrative adventure, its strong cast and engaging setting help bring the city to life. The game may not always look great and some of the endings are rather abrupt, but it's a trip back in time worth taking.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 616106db10b39c41d6ea2ea3,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,100,"It’s easy to point out what The Forgotten City does right — mechanics, progression, story, gameplay, dialog, quests, atmosphere, design, voice acting, etc. — but hard to say what it does best, because it’s all supremely well done. With a wildly imaginative concept executed perfectly and poignantly, The Forgotten City will please anyone with an interest in history, philosophy, mythology, or just a good, tight exploration story. The Forgotten City is my top contender for GOTY 2021 — a distinction I don’t foresee being toppled. This city without sin may not have any exits, but that’s just as well, since you won’t want to leave anyway.",2021-07-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 6105a39f225de4b94d2931b7,Pure Xbox,Daniel Hollis,80,"All in all, The Forgotten City has surprised us with how engaging it is. The time loop mechanic is used to great effect and works much more than a simple gimmick, and the standout is the writing, which keeps you invested line after line. It's not a home run, with some overall clunkiness to the game and certain segments that could easily have been stripped out, but it's definitely a 10-12 hour adventure worth taking, with many paths and possibilities to uncover.",2021-07-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 6160273f9e65de2d02a17d6e,GameOnAUS,Chris Inglis,100,The Forgotten City is a fantastic emulation of Roman times and I really enjoyed manipulating the time loop mechanic. The casual pace of unraveling the mystery through conversations and testing the golden rule was intriguing and kept me wanting to find out what happens next. This was all backed up by outstanding voice acting and visuals that really invested me in each character.,2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 612575b4adb36106839b810b,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,85,The Forgotten City has successfully broken free from just being a Skyrim mod and came out as one of the sleeper hits of 2021. The time loop story is so interesting and full of interesting topics and characters that I just couldn’t stop thinking about while playing. It’s got some rough edges but fans of great storytelling and solving mysteries will not want to miss this one.,2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 611ac6b3d43f314421a912ed,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,95,"Filled with interesting plot twists, clever writing, great excelent pacing and with attention to detail, The Forgotten City is by far one of the best adventure games of 2021. Play it for the story, stay for the characters, the architecture and how one event connects to the other. An absolute must have for fans of the genre.",2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 610461292ebe5eae4098e0e3,Game Informer,Andrew Reiner,90,One of the better choice-driven games in recent memory that makes you feel like you have ownership over your actions and the narrative flow,2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 6104137c4d9073a176b31aa9,ZTGD,Terrence Johnson,95,"I really can’t recommend this game enough, even with the lackluster facial animations this is an experience that shouldn’t be missed if you value narrative; in particular mysteries.",2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 6103cf044d9073a176b31a35,MondoXbox,Giuseppe Genga,75,"The Forgotten City turned out to be an amazing adventure, with a very well conceived story and an original use of the time loop mechanic. Too bad for the lack of Italian localization, which will prevent the non-English speakers from enjoying the title.",2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 61034d4a4d9073a176b319c1,Checkpoint Gaming,Alex Beaty,80,"As far as time loop games go, The Forgotten City has the Midas touch. It’s easy to see just how much care has gone into the story of the game so that it not only pulls the player in, but dares them to test the possible realities. The characters all feel real and they drive the player to find the truth before the Golden Rule is broken and the loop must reset. The developers have been careful to create a narrative that, while repetitive in practice, still keeps the player engaged in the wider narrative of the world through exploration and discovery. Combat in the game remains questionable, but the gold bow is its saving grace. If you’re after a game that will keep you guessing as you move closer to the truth, then The Forgotten City is fittingly worthy of your gold.",2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,affa1b8409ab4e609b97cc84b844a624 61dd42a69e5c48c548d6bb54,GameGrin,Artura Dawn,80,"League of Legends is amazing and fun, with a lot of variety and options in characters that can be played. That being said, the community is a big deterring factor given it's a 5v5 team-based game.",2022-01-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,e880a70ecac84bc185fea9d354a157cc 5f03a562d88e035744c19aff,DualShockers,Logan Moore,80,"League of Legends is the most popular game in the world, and for good reason, but it's absolutely not without its fair share of annoyances.",2018-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,e880a70ecac84bc185fea9d354a157cc 5f03a525d88e035744c19af0,PC Gamer,Steven Strom,82,"LoL has improved in some ways more than others over the past eight years, but it remains one of the best strategic duelers.",2018-05-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,e880a70ecac84bc185fea9d354a157cc 5f03a43fd88e035744c19aeb,Spaziogames,,,More than 6 years have passed since its debut and League of Legends still dominates the game scene with merit,2016-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,e880a70ecac84bc185fea9d354a157cc 5f03a543d88e035744c19af5,PCMag,Isaac Rouse,90,"League of Legends, the incredibly popular PC title from Riot Games, continues to shine as the crown jewel of the MOBA genre.",2016-02-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,e880a70ecac84bc185fea9d354a157cc 5f03a54bd88e035744c19af7,IGN,Leah B. Jackson,92,"League of Legends is an amazing and intense MOBA with great depth, tons of character, and a huge community.",2014-02-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,e880a70ecac84bc185fea9d354a157cc 5f03a55bd88e035744c19afc,GameSpot,Tyler Hicks,90,The cornerstone of its genre.,2013-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,e880a70ecac84bc185fea9d354a157cc 5f03a1c1d88e035744c19ae8,Cheat Code Central,Cole Smith,90,"The time I spent with this game has been fun, and with a good community base, it can only get better with time.",2010-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,e880a70ecac84bc185fea9d354a157cc 5f03a51ad88e035744c19aee,GamingTrend,Ron Burke,77,In the end I have to give League of Legends a mixed review.,2010-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,e880a70ecac84bc185fea9d354a157cc 5f03a58ed88e035744c19b06,Eurogamer,Quintin Smith,80,"More time, heart and money has gone into this than any other free game I can remember playing, and I think Riot Games is going to make good on its promise of post-release development. Until further notice, this is the DOTA game you should be playing.",2009-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,e880a70ecac84bc185fea9d354a157cc 5f03a46bd88e035744c19aec,GamesRadar+,Rich McCormick,80,"It may be worth learning the ropes elsewhere before diving in, but if defending those Ancients tickles your RPG/RTS crossover gland (found in the mouse-finger), then LoL is a well-stocked playground.",2009-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,e880a70ecac84bc185fea9d354a157cc 5f720451cc71e361680c8a98,GAMEtainment,Dennis Röger,82,"Fell Seal Arbiter's Mark - Missions and Monsters is a tactical RPG like no other. Lots of professions that can be mastered and different skills. The story is quite predictable and the twists and turns are predictable. Also the graphics is not the strength of the game. But what is definitely convincing is the completely customizable difficulty level. Is the level too difficult for you? No problem, a few sliders moved and poof, the fight is already easier. Also the gameplay is fun in itself. The commands of the characters are intuitive and you won't find a nested menu navigation. If you look at the DLC, you can get an enormous extension of the game fun with about 10 Euro. New classes, a guild system that makes sense and tameable monsters. What more do you want? Tactical roleplayers who had their fun with genre representatives á la Final Fantasy Tactics or Disgaea will not be able to avoid a purchase. Even newcomers will be able to dive directly into the game action without having to experience too many frustrating moments thanks to the customizable difficulty level.",2020-07-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5e3181438ef20507ce4abfc2,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,80,"In spite of a somewhat spotty presentation, Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark manages to fill a tactical RPG niche that had been lying dormant for far too long. Beyond just serving as a competent TRPG, however, Fell Seal engages with the genre in increasingly dynamic ways. It borrows a good deal of its concepts from Final Fantasy Tactics, but nothing is just brought over as is. While there are conceptual similarities between the titles, this has more than enough mechanical depth to stand on its own. Strong map design and plenty of customization options make this game a must-have for fans of tactical RPGs.",2020-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5e0a778571f25c74e732639f,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,60,"It’s easy to feel like every single mid-to-late-game map in Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark is soul-crushingly awful, but in reality, only around half of them are. That’s still far too much gameplay that’s held back by busywork, especially since the explosion of status effects that most often bogs down Fell Seal‘s gameplay can cause the bad maps to last 2-4 times longer than the good ones, but there are glimmers of potential that shine through all the way through to the end. It’s just hard to give the game credit for the things it does right when the things it does wrong are so egregious.",2019-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5fc37a8f038871749d416c7a,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,76,"Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a unique combination of jRPG aesthetics and turn-based combat like no other. It's not enough to recommend to everyone, but anyone who loves either jRPG or tunr-based games will find something for themselves in Fell Seal.",2019-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5db86be8c55ae12d47d2b0c7,God is a Geek,Chris White,80,"Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a wonderful throwback to tactical RPGs of old, featuring tons of customisation and strategical options to play around with.",2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5db16a4464f5787ec0134344,FNintendo,André Pereira,70,"Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark is a tactical RPG that may seem like it's trying to follow the footsteps of its older counterparts but that doesn't mean it's not a game with its own merits. With a stunning visual environment, a top notch audio environment and an immense variety of characters, Fell Seal is easily accessible for most players and well worthy of praise.",2019-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa393765d67787a5c0a,VGChartz,Evan Norris,70,Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a rock-solid successor to games like Final Fantasy Tactics and Tactics Ogre.,2019-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5bf8,GameSkinny,Mark Delaney,90,"Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a deep and engrossing tactical RPG no genre fan should miss. With interesting characters and complex combat, it's a poster child for the greatest the genre can provide.",2019-08-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5bf4,Gamefa,Amirmehdi Namjoo,90,Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark is one of the best Tactical (Strategy) RPG games of this generation. It has a very extensive class system and most of them are completely balanced. This offers a very good diverse experiences for every player. It also has a very detailed difficulty system that allows newcomers to the genre to enjoy the game and get familiar with Tactical RPG mechanics. All these gameplay features along with very beautiful art and music make Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark a must-buy for every Tactical RPG fan.,2019-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5c02,NintendoWorldReport,David Lloyd,80,Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a terrific option for fans of the tactical RPG genre who are looking for a title with a more retro feel. It provides that feeling of nostalgia while still making its own unique mark. Wonderfully written dialogue and a plethora of customization options will provide hours of entertainment for those who get sucked into its world.,2019-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5c04,Switching Worlds,Hooshan Torabi,88,"6 Eyes Studio is a 2-person developer who had a vision to make a great rpg experience and they've succeeded in every regard. Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a joy to play. Turn-based Strategy purists should give this one a run as the customization and gameplay are easily the core highlights to that type of experience. The fantastic art and music only make the experience grander. If you've been missing a Final Fantasy Tactics-like game, then look no further.",2019-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5bfa,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,75,The Group of Arbiters is cogent in turn-based battles. But There is a decent linear story and some little flaws.,2019-07-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5bf0,GameMAG,,80,"6 Eyes Studio under the supervision of 1C managed to create a project that will please the fans of tactical role-playing games. The developers carefully adapted the classic mechanics and added an interesting plot. Uneven graphics slightly spoils the experience, but interesting gameplay is able to captivate fans of the genre for a long time.",2019-07-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5bff,RPGamer,Pascal Tekaia,80,Fell Seal is a game that is easy to recommend simply because it does everything well.,2019-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5bfd,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,80,Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is an easy recommendation for anyone who loves playing Japanese tactical role-playing games.,2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5c07,GamePitt,Lynn Caramella,85,"Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark is such a lovely turn-based tactical RPG which I can easily recommend to anyone who is into the genre. I was amazed by its storyline, high customisable appearances, numerous classes and its various unique features. Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark is a challenging TRPG with a gripping story and optional character events for better character development to top it off, all of which managed to utterly entertain me and had me sympathising with the characters while playing it.",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5bd9,AbsoluteXbox,Matt Rushton,84,"Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark is a fantastic game from a studio that I honestly did not know much about in 6 Eyes Studios, and if this is anything to go by then I cannot wait to get my hands on some of their other titles!",2019-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5beb,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,86,"As a fan of retro turn-based strategy RPGs, I'm very impressed with Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark as it really hits the nail on the head while also offering plenty of cool innovations to the classic genre.",2019-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5be4,The Games Machine,Simone Rampazzi,80,Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a nice tactical RPG with an accessible learning curve.,2019-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5bf1,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,88,"Excellent visuals, a well-thought out system of combat and character progression compliment a mostly good if sometimes inconsistent story to make Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark one of the most entertaining strategy games I have played in some time. There is room for improvement in a few areas, but the overall package is certainly an impressive, enjoyable one that I can easily recommend to fans of the genre.",2019-05-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5bee,GameSpace,Ralph Whitmore,90,"Fell Seal is a solid tactical RPG, with great music and art, and a solid story. I love that there are many ways to change the difficulty settings and customize characters. Being able to combine different classes and subclasses have made for some interesting and tough battles. Being able to craft equipment has also been great as things get expensive when you have a lot of characters to manage. I've been enjoying my time with it and look forward to trying harder difficulties.",2019-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5be0,CGMagazine,Lane Martin,80,Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark desperately wants to recreate the experience of a tactical RPG and it does so with a few added flourishes.,2019-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5bde,RPG Site,Bryan Vitale,70,"This love letter to the Final Fantasy Tactics series mimics its inspirations very closely, but manages to be a solid SPRG in its own right.",2019-05-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5be2,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,80,"Of course, Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is not a perfect game, but there aren't too many things that I would change. Its biggest flaw is the generic story, but there are some balancing issues as well. Also, some game system are thoroughly explained, so I strongly recommend reading the help page or the PDF manual that comes with the game.",2019-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 628e02490bfe2deada1770e1,Capsule Computers,Travis Bruno,90,Those looking for a new tactical RPG that harkens back to the classics of the genre will find that Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark manages to do that and more by creating a unique story that sets itself apart from the rest.,2019-05-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa193765d67787a5bbd,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,96,"Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is, surprisingly, one of the best Tactical RPGs released in this decade. Clearly developed and projected with a lot of care and speaking directly to long time fans of the genre and its classics, the touching story, very well-developed characters and fine-tuned gameplay make it a fantastic game and an easy recommendation.",2019-05-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5be8,The Game is a Lie,Jonas Kretli,75,"Being an RPG fan, I particularly enjoyed 6 Eyes Studios' creation, since, like every good game in the genre, it offers its own combat system and a well-elaborated story. If you like a good story and the kind of gameplay proportioned by RPGs, Fell Seal would be a great addition to your game library.",2019-05-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5be6,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,80,Under the retro facade are so many little gems,2019-05-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa193765d67787a5bb3,Game Informer,Daniel Tack,80,"Adheres to the tradition of Final Fantasy Tactics admirably, but repetitive encounters and lack of an interesting story drag the experience down",2019-05-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5bdc,RPG Fan,Neal Chandran,90,"A top-notch strategy RPG that should definitely appeal to genre fans who've enjoyed games like Final Fantasy Tactics, Fire Emblem, or Summon Night. ",2019-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa193765d67787a5bc8,PlayStation Universe,Eric Hauter,95,"With a great, intriguing story aimed at adults (but not inappropriate for kids) and a fantastic stable of characters and jobs, Fell Seal is the sort of game that lets you dive in and play around with its systems in any way you like. Clearly crafted with love for the genre, and with almost intimidating longevity, Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is the heir apparent to the tactics-RPG throne.",2019-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa193765d67787a5bc6,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,90,"Fell Seal came out of nowhere. That's my fault because I don't really follow Kickstarter these days, and that's where this one got its start. But I'm so glad that I had the chance to play it. ",2019-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa193765d67787a5baf,TrueGaming,,80,The game is recommended to fans of tactical games. the story is not bad but its the battles and deep customization are where the game really shines.,2019-05-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa193765d67787a5bbb,PlayStation LifeStyle,Blake Grundman,85,"One of the staples of an awesome game is the fact that it leaves you jonesing for more. Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark accomplishes this with a style and grace of a bygone era of game design. Here's to hoping there is more content on the way, because I can't wait for my next dose of tactical action.",2019-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa293765d67787a5bd5,COGconnected,Lloyd Owen,86,"Would I recommend Fell Seal: Arbiters Mark? Yes, I would. It has remarkable polish, gorgeous art and was simply a blast to play. I went in with low expectations but walked away grinning from ear to ear. If you are looking for a turn-based tactics game set within a stunning fantasy setting, Fell Seal: Arbiters Mark should be right up your alley. ",2019-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa193765d67787a5bbf,Geeks Under Grace,Joe Morgan,90,"With a fantastic story, loads of progression and customization options, and a faithful, well-honed combat system, fans will enjoy getting lost in Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark, a gorgeous, well-written love letter to classic SRPGs.",2019-04-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa193765d67787a5bb5,GamingTrend,Ron Burke,95,"Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is easily one of the best tactical games I've played in recent memory. The fact that it was made by just two people is mind blowing. If you are a fan of Final Fantasy Tactics, Tactics Ogre, or games like Banner Saga, Fell Seal will scratch that itch. Just know going in that it might be a little bit before we get our next content fix.",2019-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 5d867fa193765d67787a5bb9,Niche Gamer,Ryan Pearson,95,"Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark has earned the high praise I give it. Nearly every criticism I have towards it is a nit-pick, or comes down to personal taste. This is exactly what I have been looking for, and I think fans of this sub-genre will be to. It practically fell from heaven. ",2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61454cf9fc04689b5a014996712d3f5 615884fc9f4312e92e32788e,Hey Poor Player,Kenny McKee,70,"There’s no arguing that GRIME is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful Metroidvanias ever created, and it’s obvious that a lot of love was put into it. Unfortunately, the attempt to create some kind of compromise between Dark Souls and Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow created a product that, while still undoubtedly fun, felt a little too lukewarm at times to truly be considered “great.” I think that if certain things got revamped, GRIME could be a totally killer Metroidvania. But, until then, it’ll just be “good.”",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 61484348c73e2f01e326c85d,FingerGuns,Greg Hicks,80,"GRIME brings nothing new to the Metroidvania tag, but it doesn’t have to. Challenging enough combat, with some RPG-like loadout elements make for engaging gameplay. That it’s gross and its bosses skin-crawling also work in its favour. If you enjoy your challenging platformers, you’ll enjoy this.",2021-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 61471b55c73e2f01e326c7c6,IGN Italy,Damaso Scibetta,92,"GRIME is an excellent soulslike metroidvania. Starting from a solid and consistent base layer that takes heavy inspiration from Dark Souls and Hollow Knight, it brings to the table its own ideas and concepts in order to offer an experience with its own rich personality. Inspired bosses, especially in the second half, and an excellent gameplay complete the package. Highly recommended.",2021-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 6136b896ea2645107126de2e,WayTooManyGames,Kyle Nicol,80,"I don’t know what I was expecting from GRIME, but its unique absorbing mechanic, fast paced combat, and engaging platforming all come together. Whilst the genre of Souls-like Metroidvania’s might be becoming oversaturated, GRIME does more than enough to be deserving of your attention.",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 6123fe958d9b67f5a31a9a6b,Zoomg,محمد صادق تواضعی,90,"Grime can be considered a rich, engaging and entertaining metroidvania experience that, given the lack of a deep and engaging story, still has the ability to surprise users of these kind of games.",2021-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 612b32311296706129ecd74d,WellPlayed,Arana Judith,80,"Grime packs a mean punch in both its platforming and combat, with a visual design that's worth writing home about. Its mediocre Metroidvania aspects are what keep it from being a must-play, however.",2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 6127d4f0c2b0152b6867440e,Game Forces PT,Carlos Cabrita,90,"This is a title that easily manages to arouse the interest of any player, even those who are not a fan of the genre. Grime manages to grab the best of several genres and present an excellent overall result. Thanks to its difficulty, this is undoubtedly a game recommended for anyone looking for a challenge, deserving a place alongside the souls saga and all the other “soulslikes”.",2021-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 611ffbe7d101b7b5cd498e70,GameSpace,Ed Orr,80,"Grime is, much like its central character, an odd amalgamation of ideas, from Souls based RPGs, to platforming punch em ups, all oddly twisted into something that looks like a little nightmare all its own. If you’re looking for something different but utterly beautiful, then Grime is worth your time.",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 611e52559c30d277759594a1,Spaziogames,Domenico Musicò,78,"GRIME is a game that knows how to balance metroidvania and soulslike game mechanics. While the criptic story unfolds, the game becomes harder in the second half, showing a bit of imbalance.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 611d176ed2d9925bcbb8caca,33bits,Rubén Manzanares,85,"GRIME is a sensational video game, its great artistic and sound section have little to envy of other great titles of the genre. We are facing a Souls-like of aupa, which would be better if it had a more complex combat but that we should not underestimate for that reason. A title loaded with content where the only downsides are the limitation of markers on the map, the imbalance in strength and Dexterity builds and the impossibility of restructuring our growth points, something that according to the developers goes against the idea of GRIME.",2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 611c5281d2d9925bcbb8c352,GameBlast,Gustavo Souza,85,"GRIME awakened contradictory feelings in me: at the same time that I felt uncomfortable in that world, I wanted to absorb it more and more. Mixing soulslike with metroidvania works well, except for the protagonist's mobility issue, requiring patience in exploration. The setting is one of the highlights with elaborated and detailed characters and locations that provokes the most different types of feelings. GRIME is not a game for everyone, but it is an excellent recommendation for those who want to try something different.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 61152caf226e1e6e65313c82,GameSkinny,John Schutt,90,GRIME takes influence from more genres than most games and succeeds at combining them into a cohesive whole. It's well worth your time.,2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 6114129f5c4136636bedfdfe,TrueGaming,,75,"GRIME is an intriguing experience with its mysterious world and dark tune. The mixture between Metroidvanias and Souls-like mechanics needed more balancing, but the attempt is still appreciated.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 6113fa705c4136636bedf3f3,TheSixthAxis,,80,"Grime is a superb indie gem that will delight fans of challenging games. While its design is influenced by Metroidvanias, the difficulty and mentality are straight from From Software's book. There's some issues that are being worked on by the developers, but the combat is so good here that backtracking through areas rarely feels like a chore. In short, Grime is an essential purchase for anybody seeking a real challenge.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 6113128b81dfdd2baab61ecc,IGN,David Wildgoose,90,Grime is a highly accomplished Souls-like action-RPG that delivers a hefty challenge without being punitive.,2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 6111751781dfdd2baab619f8,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,80,"Grime is a brutal rocky beast of a Metroidvania, set in a strange and truly alien world of bizarre monsters and darkly-beautiful landscapes.",2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 61112b9581dfdd2baab618a8,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,95,"Grime is simply a phenomenal game, and is one of the best hardcore Metroidvanias I've played in a while. I'd advise any fan of the genre to seek it out and give it a try, and I promise it won't disappoint.",2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 61105e137d2c2123d8ea3f29,3DNews,Денис Щенников,90,"Sometimes Grime can be a little bit frustrating, but overall, it is gorgeous: unique and memorable world, satisfying combat, interesting bosses, and this warm feeling of overcoming every obstacle on your way.",2021-08-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 6112414a81dfdd2baab61bef,Kakuchopurei,Jonathan Leo,60,"Grime is a very unique-looking game set in a weird-as-hell creationist-themed world that’s sure to be divisive among gamers. It has some fun rock-solid moments, but the game is clearly trying to be Dark Souls with 2D and platforming when it should have just emulated how other 2D hardcore titles like the Ori series handle difficulty and fairness.",2021-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 6110728c81dfdd2baab6175d,Everyeye.it,Icilio Bellanima,80,"A bit like in his own world, in Grime imperfection is the master. This, however, does not prevent him in the least from shining and soaring like the protagonist himself, a Sculpted hated by the creatures that swarm the ravines. Clover Bite's first work is a metroidvania of the highest level, perhaps not fully original, thanks to a skilful mix of mechanics and artistic styles borrowed from numerous media and works, but absolutely successful, able to give a punitive experience, but for most of the adventure right and not too frustrating.",2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 6110726a81dfdd2baab6175b,Slant Magazine,Steven Scaife,70,"Further glimpses into this breathtaking universe are often reward enough for exploring the game’s multitude of alternate paths, but even GRIME’s level design is surprising for featuring a world much larger and more complex than it appears as you discover involved platforming challenges and optional bosses. Though GRIME emerges into an almost comically overcrowded genre, its initial familiarity and rigidity belie a world of intricate and formidable imagination.",2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 6110723981dfdd2baab61756,PC Invasion,Jason Rodriguez,85,"Grime is a stellar offering that stands ahead of the pack in both the Souls-like and Metroidvania subgenres. Its challenging combat and platforming mechanics add unique quirks that make for a refreshing experience. It does have a few notable flaws, but you'll have a great time in its bizarre world.",2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 610b56b3bbe373ec7b0974b1,Checkpoint Gaming,Lise Leitner,80,"GRIME dishes up an intriguing universe with even more intriguing enemies and bosses. While its story is on the shallow side, its original visuals and combat mechanics steal the show. However, be warned: in true souls-like fashion, GRIME’s combat is brutal and unforgiving, which might not make it a game for everyone. That said, if you’re not afraid of jumping straight into the action, the game will be just as rewarding as it is challenging.",2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 6109b3a23c8c4bdee8548c7e,Bazimag,Ali Rezazadeh,70,"Grime is a solid entry in the souls-like and Metroidvania genre that stands out due to its unsettling world and some nice new ideas. However, it's a difficult game which means it can be a little bit frustrating sometimes. The story could have used more clarity, too. But overall If you are a fan of challenging games this is a good place to lose yourself in.",2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 610c0394957b7bfbeb213781,Noisy Pixel,,75,"Grime is a Souls-like experience that’ll cleanse your pallet between the more significant releases of the genre. It mainly acts as filler, but it also keeps your reactions to tense action gameplay in top shape for whatever you’ll play next. The atmosphere really sells the dreary adventure with the help of an excellent artistic design, a stellar soundtrack, and engaging combative mechanics. Still, there’s a noticeable lack of boss spectacle and challenge required to at least cause a few fist clenches.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 6109308c3c8c4bdee85487af,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,82,"Ultimately, Grime is an overall successful transposition of the 2D Soulslike subgenre into a new and engaging world. Although it lacks the emotional richness of the best Souls games, Grime’s striking environments, solid combat, imaginative enemies and original mechanics all work together in harmony, and it clearly establishes a formula that is open to refinement and possibility.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 61086465d331d5c7af43ebb6,Shacknews,TJ Denzer,80,"Grime does a great deal of things in metroidvania and soulsborne gameplay quite well. It’s got an engaging combat system full of customization and fun weapons. Additionally, the ability to absorb enemies for unique abilities is a really great way to individualize your playstyle. It’s also got some incredible environments to explore chockfull of unique enemies and platforming to overcome. I really wish it had a better handle on fast-travel because of how tough and frustrating it can be. That aside, Grime is an invigorating, fun, and challenging journey with a rather outlandish story and a great handle on action-RPG platforming and combat.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 610822ced331d5c7af43eaa5,GamingTrend,Kristian Longden,90,"Grime is an expertly crafted 2D action-adventure game that combines satisfying combat, tight platforming, and rewarding progression to earn its place as one of the most enjoyable titles I've played this year. It's also got some brutally tough, memorable bosses that will truly test everything you've got. If you're a fan of a challenge and aren't too fussed about a story, you'll have an incredible time with Grime.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f468b7977d0416a9a36af16f384c516 5d86722193765d677874fd20,8-Bit Island,Brian McDonald,100,"An estate in ruins, eldritch horrors, and eagerly suicidal heroes. Darkest Dungeon know its audience, and they’re the best kind of masochists.",2019-06-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86722193765d677874fd2f,Sick Critic,Samuel Taylor,80,Darkest Dungeon manages to make turn-based combat terrifying for entirely different reasons.,2018-09-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86722093765d677874fccb,GameMAG,,80,"Darkest Dungeon is an exciting, atmospheric and a very hard game. Dark Souls fans should definitely try it.",2018-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86722093765d677874fcd2,Nintendo Insider,Jamie Ward,90,"What I love about Darkest Dungeon is that it knows it’s difficult and it knows it’s going to challenge you. My biggest concern is that by the nature of what it sets out to be, it will put a lot of people off before they even play as it does require the player to put effort into it to understand all of the nuances and general aspects that simply isn’t there in most other games.",2018-05-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86722093765d677874fce2,Windows Central,Jez Corden,80,"My attention has been held captive for weeks by Darkest Dungeon. It's well worth a look for fans of punishing, tactical games.",2018-04-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86722093765d677874fce6,TrueAchievements,Kelly Packard,90,"All the while, the roar of the excellent narrator commentates the success and failures of the player as they progress through intricately hand-drawn environments and battles with sound design tailored to perfection.",2018-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86722093765d677874fccf,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,80,"Despite gameplay better suited for a mouse and keyboard, Darkest Dungeon transitions rather well from PC to Switch. The controls were always going to be convoluted when adapted to a controller, but it doesn't take too long to adjust, and the core gameplay loop is strong enough where overlooking that initial awkwardness is more than doable. The sheer challenge of the title will certainly overwhelm some, but there a plenty of workarounds between Radiant mode and the ability to toggle certain difficulty features off. The atmosphere, aesthetic, and music all lend themselves to an incredibly tense experience where every battle matters and constant management is necessary for survival. Darkest Dungeon is by no means for everyone, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth the stress.",2018-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86722093765d677874fcdf,FNintendo,João Duarte,80,"Darkest Dungeon is a game that does not go easy on any aspect. Demanding, tough and frustrating on many occasions, it's also very well designed and executed and while it clearly isn't for everyone, it will find its place with many players out there. The most difficult elements include the game's random nature and how on many moments they just feel like they have no reason to be whereas its atmosphere and presentation are worthy of every praise.",2018-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86722093765d677874fcd8,Games Xtreme,Darren Pearce,100,"Darkest Dungeon is a beautifully atmospheric side-on animated hack and slash, dungeon crawler that lets you assemble a party of four stalwart heroes. You begin your journey in a Hamlet that you can eventually restore and build-up to accommodate new buildings and new features to allow you to survive that much longer. Here you'll recruit your heroes from a roster in the Stage Coach, which initially starts out pretty thin with only a few members and low-rank heroes to choose from.",2018-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,False,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86722193765d677874fd14,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,95,"Darkest Dungeon is characterised by unique style and tough gameplay. It demands deep understanding of game mechanics to succeed, but also allows for slow and methodical gameplay while discovering them on our own. 2D sprite-based graphic is executed perfectly along with simple animations to create an awesome game.",2018-03-04T05:00:00.000Z,False,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 61f6bcaf9e5c48c548d75511,NoobFeed,Adam Siddiqui,92,The interface and difficulty are intimidating at first but Darkest Dungeon provides a deep foreboding atmosphere complemented by the intense challenge that will test even the most seasoned gamer.,2018-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86722093765d677874fccd,Geeks Under Grace,,95,"Darkest Dungeon is just short of being an absolute masterpiece, but is still an amazing game. Red Hook Studios meticulously crafted a memorable experience that is fun to play in short bursts or get lost in for hours.",2018-02-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86722093765d677874fcd5,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,80,"Darkest Dungeon still remains a fantastic, dark RPG on its move to the Switch, one that offers a challenge stacked with replayability.",2018-02-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86722093765d677874fd00,Handsome Phantom,Dustin Furman,80,"Tough and unforgiving, yet keeps you coming back.",2018-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721f93765d677874fc85,Respawning,Josef Jakubiak,90,"Darkest Dungeon delivers an intense and challenging experience while keeping the player invested 100% of the time, with some impressive visuals, fun combat and hours of entertainment. Just make sure to pray to RNGesus!",2018-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721f93765d677874fc88,RPG Site,Elizabeth Henges,80,"Darkest Dungeon is a tough turn-based RPG that does not pull its punches. However, its punishing gameplay has you coming back for more.",2018-02-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721f93765d677874fc82,GBAtemp,Tom Bond,85,"Darkest Dungeon on the Switch is basically just that, Darkest Dungeon on the Switch. It's not the first portable version (that's the Vita), it's not the first touch screen version (that's iOS), and it has no exclusive features that make it worth more on the Switch than any other console, but it's still Darkest Dungeon. If you've never played the game before, or if you want to play it on the go and don't own an iPad or Vita, then the Switch version is likely your best choice.",2018-01-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721f93765d677874fc73,M3,Anders Wollner,80,"Some sluggish controls aside, Darkest Dungeon is as good as it ever has been. One of the most rewarding (and frustrating) adventure games in a long time.",2018-01-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721f93765d677874fc76,VGProfessional,Nazih Fares,91,"Red Hook Studios' Darkest Dungeon wins on all fronts by offering a challenging and addictive gameplay. Everything is underlined by a great gothic style art direction and soundtrack, original mechanics and fun blend of rogue-like, turn-based and RPG games.",2018-01-30T05:00:00.000Z,False,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721f93765d677874fc79,Nintendo Life,Jon Mundy,80,"Darkest Dungeon has always been an RPG that finds ways to make life uncomfortable for the player, and this Switch version manages to add a couple of usability issues to that list. However, this remains a dauntingly deep, thoroughly absorbing dungeon crawler that will swallow you up for hours at a time.",2018-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721f93765d677874fc8b,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,80,"In the end it’s the difficulty and unpredictability at the core of the game that will either make it incredibly appealing to you or rightfully scare you away. There’s no glory without challenge and sacrifice and when you manage even small victories in Darkest Dungeon they can feel terrific. Sadly, even when you carefully manage your resources and try to keep your accumulated rotation of characters in good shape you’ll need to accept that any happy thoughts and feelings are often fleeting. One particularly bad mission can cripple even your AAA team if enough manages to go wrong and while you can pay to remedy afflictions the cost will make you think it over very carefully. It’s both thrilling and depressing and captures the essence of what makes roguelikes so interesting all at once. If you’re a fan of this style of play it is an easy recommendation but if you’ve not dipped your toe in the pool yet this may be a bit deeper an end to jump into than most so you’ve been warned.",2018-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721f93765d677874fc7f,SwitchWatch,Brian Myers,95,"I was completely enthralled with this game. It makes the most of its assets to create a dynamic RPG with characters whose personalities are changed by the journeys they embark on. The writing is deliciously dark and detailed, and the journal entries embellish this factor of the game perfectly. The art style is very detailed, and while the animations are simple, the camera zooming in dramatically at key moments makes it feel much more epic than it would otherwise. Darkest Dungeon will provide you with as many as 80 hours of gameplay thanks to how it cleverly employs procedurally generated content, permadeath and not forcing you to start the whole game over when your team dies. It is a stressful game and not for the faint of heart, but it features an easier mode for beginners. I found this to be one of the strongest indie games which I have played on my Switch, and it's score will reflect that. I'm giving it a 9.5/10. This game is fantastic and is worth playing for anyone willing to attempt to explore the darkest dungeon.",2018-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721f93765d677874fc7c,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,90,"Even while wading through some minor issues, Darkest Dungeon is enthralling. Even if I crave sunshine and rainbows after spending too much time in this world, it sticks in the back of my mind and I idly think about what team I'll put together to try to mount my next dungeon crawl. It's a dark and gloomy game, but the overall blend of combat, exploration, and town management adds up to a fantastic gameplay loop that sucks away time as you try to outwit the deadly creatures and obstructions all around the darkest dungeon.",2018-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721f93765d677874fc6f,GearNuke,Humad Ali Shah,80,Another indie hit that has managed the transition very well to the Nintendo Switch. A good turn-based RPG that is not as easy to get into in the start but grows on you with time.,2018-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721f93765d677874fc2f,IGN Spain,Albert Manjón,87,An awesome port that may not be easy for newcomers but offers an interesting and deep gameplay proposal that can drow you into its world almost forever.,2018-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721f93765d677874fc38,GameSpace,William Murphy,90,"I can’t recommend Darkest Dungeon enough. Its hallway crawling, madness suffering, darkness fighting, dungeon romping is some of the best RPG play I’ve had in recent years. The game shines on the Switch, despite a few minor setbacks in the font and controls. If you’re a veteran of the game or have never tried it, put it on your want list because Darkest Dungeon is very easily added to the Switch’s growing list of “Best Games”.",2018-01-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86722193765d677874fd46,ComiConverse,Alan Stock,80,"A dark and deep dungeon crawler with lots of difficult choices, great combat and cool stress mechanics. Does get a bit repetitive but overall a fantastic RPG for the tactically minded.",2017-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721f93765d677874fc47,TechRaptor,Jason English,60,"Darkest Dungeon is hard. Very, very hard. As someone who rarely plays dungeon crawling games, it was quite difficult for myself to find enjoyment out of this. While there is a great deal of satisfaction to be had in defeating some of the more grueling battles, the amount of frustration had in its grueling difficulty spikes and random encounters does make it a difficult title to recommend.",2016-12-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721f93765d677874fc20,TheSixthAxis,,80,"Darkest Dungeon has found itself high up in my games of the year list, and I'll be playing it for a long time to come.",2016-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86722193765d677874fd3d,DarkZero,Jorge S Fernandez,70,"It's a shame that the console version of Darkest Dungeon couldn't have been a bit smarter with its controller layout, because the rest of the game shines in brilliant darkness as it did on PC; the 2D artwork is a great mix of hard lines and grotesque imagery, quite similar to Hellboy and other comics by Mike Mignola.",2016-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721e93765d677874fbc5,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,80,"In the end, it still has that great RPG feel, and one that people if they take the time to look, will find some great rewarding fun.",2016-11-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86722293765d677874fd53,GameSpew,Mark Sammut,90,Darkest Dungeon offers a robust and efficient experience that is not afraid to let the player truly go through the trials and errors that would come with such a mission.,2016-10-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721e93765d677874fbf2,Goomba Stomp,Michael Riser,87,"Darkest Dungeon on PC is a fantastic game, and its Vita and PS4 versions carry on the tradition. Their interface is slightly clunky, but a few imperfections can't keep the classic gameplay down.",2016-10-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86722193765d677874fd11,COGconnected,Ryan Tessier,70,"It's easy to get drawn into the deepest caverns of despair with Darkest Dungeon, but there is always a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.",2016-10-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721f93765d677874fc25,Super Deformed Gamescast,John Phipps,90,"Darkest Dungeon is a wonderfully dark, depressing, and harrowing journey into an incredibly hostile world, and uses stress as a gameplay mechanic in ways I want to see used more often.",2016-10-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86722193765d677874fd40,Birth. Movies. Death.,Andrew Todd,,"Darkest Dungeon ain’t for everyone. It’s complex, difficult, and appeals to a specific niche of horror fandom.",2016-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721e93765d677874fbc2,Everyeye.it,Giovanni Calgaro,90,"Darkest Dungeon finally arrives on consoles. This sick and disturbing creature looks in fantastic shape, thanks to the relentless finishing work carried out by the team in all these months.",2016-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721e93765d677874fbb5,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,70,"Darkest Dungeon can be quite inventive and interesting at its best, but these highs aren't held for very long. Still, this is a solid turn-based RPG with a great gimmick.",2016-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86722193765d677874fd17,PushStartPlay,Brett Claxton,85,"Greed is a dangerous thing in strategy games and dungeon crawlers and Darkest Dungeon plays on it well. It's always dangling a carrot in front of you, encouraging you to go further despite the fact that further may mean your demise. If you're a fan of strategy games and classic horror settings then Darkest Dungeon is a no brainer.",2016-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 5d86721e93765d677874fbf8,NZGamer,Brian McDonald,90,"An engaging and atmospheric Lovecraftian adventure, as challenging as it is addictive. A must-play.",2016-10-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,8951b3fcf9c24c7bb513242003edd242 60d2c4261172f7077ae899a8,INVEN,Se Yun Jeon,80,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III successfully shows Rean Schwarzer's growth and new adventure to reveal the true darkness surrounding Erebonian Empire. But Fans of ""Trails of Cold Steel Series"", who already met shocking endings two times at former works, would face a third impact. The series was believed to finish as a trilogy, but fans should do watch up to the fourth episode.",2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 608a1a036a418dc538cba901,IGN Korea,Seongho Moon,70,"The long lasting story of the Empire within the Trails of Cold Steel series is passing the midpoint and hastily advancing towards the climax. In this game, there are various plot thickening events that may seem unfamiliar unless you’ve played the prequel. The game’s story is well known to commonly have tables flipping, plot twisting events so for the new players, it may be difficult to adjust to the pace of the main storyline. If you want to purely enjoy the gameplay, this iteration of the game has one of the best Falcom style JRPG user interface, thus you won’t have any issues with clearing the encounters you’ll face long the way. Lot’s of content to discover and various minigames will keep you seated until the end.",2021-04-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5f8b4019fce0972e4e5f7bf3,Rapid Reviews UK,Mike Hallam ,80,"When a decent combat system has undergone adjustments and refinements over decades, one would expect an easy victory for a third entry. Indeed, Trails II had it made; a turn-based JRPG style of combat that was host to a wealth of tactical options, with multiple types of attack, intelligent enemy AI and cross-party link skills. Trails III doesn’t simply phone it in as there are a few extra elements to dig into.",2020-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5f8f9516fce0972e4e5f81f4,Seafoam Gaming,Connor Nichols,90,"Trails of Cold Steel III was a very fun RPG, containing all the good parts from II which I loved, with better pacing thanks to the Turbo Mode, and a story that sets up the next entry rather well. The story’s the main draw for returning fans, and newcomers are better off starting from Cold Steel I, but if you can only join in on this entry due to the Switch exclusivity, then you will still be able to get tons of fun from this game. Just be absolute sure to beat this before starting Cold Steel IV, as that’s definitely not a game to make your first under any circumstance, recaps be dammed. Thankfully, Cold Steel III is well worth a full playthrough, even if it’ll take you quite a bit to do so.",2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 615f57ae9e65de2d02a17acb,GearNuke,,90,The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III is overall a great game and a good port.,2020-08-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5f24168dd88e035744c1cf8d,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,80,"Trail of Cold Steel III brings its classic JRPG hijinks to the portable confines of the Switch for folks who like to have their cake and eat it on the go, too. Visuals on the TV are not as crisp as the PS4 version and performance also has some occasional hiccups at times. If the thought of getting your Cold Steel fix anytime and anywhere sounds appealing, however, then this is the version for you.",2020-07-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5f19a9f8d88e035744c1b759,Pure Nintendo,Kirk Hiner,75,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III drops JRPGo fans into the middle of a massive story arc and then has a tendency to meander. However, it provides more than enough thrills and compelling moments to make this an adventure worth taking.",2020-07-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5f04b835d88e035744c19d09,RPG Fan,Audra Bowling,91,"Overall, an enjoyable port of a great game.",2020-07-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5f04e911d88e035744c19d30,Game Forces PT,Bruno Ricardo Nunes Neves,75,"Overall, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III brings us a very solid game and a clear improvement in the franchise. With a wide variety of personalization of our characters, both in equipment and combat sets, it gives a feeling of a game with a healthy amount of game time to experience everything we have at our disposal. It will certainly be a game for any fan of JRPGs if you have played your predecessors, but if that is not the case it can be difficult to fit in, such is the dimension and complexity of the story presented. Even so, the producer did a great job of bringing a title of this dimension to Switch, for the port presents solid features and performance.",2020-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5efb64fbd88e035744c18f81,Hobby Consolas,Alberto Lloret,80,"Trails of Cold Steel III it's another great port to add to Nintendo Switch's library, but if you haven't played the previous two games (not available on Switch), you can miss important story details. If that's not the case, be ready for a long adventure that will leave you wanting more... and in the middle of an interesting cliffhanger.",2020-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5efafb71d88e035744c18f19,GamePitt,,95,"There’s very little to complain about with The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III on the Switch, it’s an incredible port of a fantastic game. If you don’t mind the odd fuzzy visuals due to a lower-than-native resolution of the display it’s being played on, the Switch port is the perfect place to play this fascinating JRPG, a game which will easily occupy you for over 100 hours if you’re going for a full 100% completion and around 50 if you just care for the story. Despite having no switch-specific features or extras, you do get a bunch of cosmetic DLCs to dress up all the protagonists – making the cutscenes much more entertaining and surreal.",2020-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5ef9be7fd88e035744c18d26,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,80,A huge positive about the game is it only takes up 7.1 GB digitally on your Switch or micro SD card. This is pretty incredible for a game of this size and magnitude. There are so many games coming to the Switch that are clocking in over 40 GB. It’s welcoming to see developers take into account file sizes. Trails of Cold Steel III is an adventure well worth taking if you’re a fan of RPGs or just anime in general. It’s bursting with content and when I was actually playing the game I was not disappointed. For me the story became a bit much in places. Far too many dialogue sections interrupted the fun game play. This may suit some but I prefer to play a video game more than watch or read it. Despite this it’s hard to ignore that Trial of Cold Steel III is a great RPG and well worth going back to school to experience.,2020-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5ef77d6bd88e035744c18bf6,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,80,"Trials of Cold Steel III is another excellent addition to a franchise that gains so much of what makes it absorbing from the huge amount of background detail and world-building that's been achieved in earlier entries in the series. Newcomers should be aware that taking the time out to play Trials of Cold Steel I and II is advised to get the absolute maximum amount of enjoyment out of this one but, even if you're jumping in fresh, there's still plenty to love here once you find your feet. With a massive cast of well-written characters and tons of excellent combat and exploration spread across its epic running time, this is a top-notch addition to the Switch's library of JRPGs.",2020-06-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5f04b13bd88e035744c19d03,The Thirsty Mage,David Lloyd,95,"In an age when developers often compete with each other on who can provide the darkest timeline, or those that put the heroes through what could often be considered torture, it’s a breath of fresh air to play a game as truly wholesome as Trails of Cold Steel 3. The complexity of the story leaves you hanging on every word, and each line of dialogue feels authentic and meaningful.",2020-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5eff5e10d88e035744c1943f,Nintendo Wire,,90,"Trails of Cold Steel III is a fantastic RPG with deep gameplay mechanics and a dense world to explore, but not one I’d feel comfortable recommending to those unfamiliar with the series.",2020-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5ef8228bd88e035744c18c89,Final Weapon,Soul Kiwami,90,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III is among one of Falcom's strongest JRPG games yet. The story of Rean Schwarzer heats up while bringing past characters into the present story, setting up an epic conflict across the world of Trails. Coupled with an excellent soundtrack, fun combat system and insane story twists, Trails of Cold Steel III is a shining example for JRPGs going forward.",2020-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5ef7a05ed88e035744c18c1b,IGN Italy,,86,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III is a narratively rich role-playing game, with deep and well-drawn characters and stories ranging from epic to tragic, without dwelling too much on stereotypes, an almost physiological element of this genre. Too bad for the absence of the first two chapters in Nintendo Switch's game library. Though exhaustive and rich in detail, in fact, the various summaries in the start screen can not make up for the lack of ""playful experience"" that only a direct use can return.",2020-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5ef79ff3d88e035744c18c0b,RPG Site,Cullen Black,80,"All in all, I had a fun time revisiting Trails of Cold Steel III on Switch. I still wonder who this release is even actually for, given how it's hard for me to recommend newcomers play this, and most fans who really wanted this would likely have bought it on PS4 last year. Even with the issues, due to my preferences, I find this to be my favorite way to play the game. I hope there are further balance patches released to iron out any of the issues I found, but given how rare the serious ones were, I still recommend this for those looking to play the latest English Trails release on the go. It’s such a big improvement on Ys VIII’s port, and I wish in hindsight that it could have gotten the same treatment. This port gives me a lot of hope for the upcoming switch releases of Cold Steel IV and Ys IX. Time will tell if Engine Software manages to improve on what they have here, and I’m excited to see where they go from here.",2020-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5ef756bfd88e035744c18be5,Switching Worlds,Hooshan Torabi,91,"Nihon Falcom are the best at what they do; creating the finest JRPGs. If you've dreamed of recapturing the feeling of JRPGs from the golden days, don't overlook this game. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III is everything you want in a JRPG, yet gives you more with great attention to detail. The characters, writing, story, gameplay, and music are all high notes. Even if you must start with this one, then do it. There's no JRPG like Trails of Cold Steel 3. It's a masterclass of its own.",2020-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5ef6eb01d88e035744c18bb8,The Games Machine,Danilo Dellafrana,87,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 is an excellent role-playing game of classic style, absolutely unmissable for the veterans of the saga. Everyone else may find themselves overwhelmed by excessive references, compromising the experience.",2020-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5ef6324bd88e035744c18a00,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,95,"If you've never played a Trails game, this release has everything you need to catch up and dive right in, and stay tuned for the finale of the tetralogy, Trails of Cold Steel 4, coming to Switch in 2021. If two roads diverge in a yellow wood, you better take the trail of cold steel. That will make all the difference.",2020-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5ef62d64d88e035744c189fd,Hey Poor Player,Kenny McKee,90,"It doesn’t matter if it’s the first, second, or tenth time that I’m playing this game; my opinion of this game is always going to be the same. Building upon an already impressive legacy, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III continues to live up to—and in many cases—exceed my expectations of what a contemporary JRPG masterpiece aught to be.",2020-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5ef62d4cd88e035744c189fa,Nintendo Times,Craig Majaski,80,"GREAT - Trails of Cold Steel III is a lengthy and fun JRPG that’s bound to get lost in the sea of competing titles. It doesn’t help that Switch owners have to jump in with the third in the series, especially since the story and characters are directly connected to the previous games. However, if you stick with it you’ll be rewarded with a fun combat system, endearing characters, and an entertaining adventure.",2020-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5e83656bbdf729557ef46d23,Bazimag,Sina Golab Zade,86,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III may not be a good place to start for the newcomers but it is a great JRPG title nonetheless. The story takes some time to get in a good rhythm but when it really starts it hits the ground running, the visuals may not be the best thing out there but the developers have made some improvements compared to the previous titles in the series and the gameplay is better than it has ever been.",2020-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5e74f917bdf729557ef45514,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,80,"Cold Steel III is a solid followup to its predecessors, further expanding upon what made the previous two games great. Fun combat, great writing, well-developed characters, excellent quality of life features, it has all the makings of a great JRPG. It did take a step backwards with regards to its pacing and story structure (more in-line with Cold Steel I than II), but it’s still a solid JRPG all things considered and definitely one I would recommend.",2020-03-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5e5fa8e1bdf729557ef4290c,neXGam,Daniel Horváth,85,"Trails of Cold Steel III is a must for all fans of the series. Despite some improvements on the more powerful systems, the graphics can no longer impress as much as on the small Vita screen, but it is technically solid and again a top RPG in terms of content. But be careful: interested players should definitely play at least the two direct predecessors beforehand, and ideally even the sister series Trails in the Sky. The more you get to know the world and characters beforehand, the more you can enjoy Cold Steel III.",2020-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5e446a5ba575185e266f2ad3,PowerUp!,Greg Newbegin,68,"It has some solid mechanics, tells a great story, and is really well structured. It’s just not for me.",2020-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5e065efd71f25c74e73262a9,GameMAG,,80,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III is a large scale classic JRPG with well-designed characters and an interesting storyline, which may seem a bit long with interludes and digressions on the ""normal"" life of the main characters and political intrigue. This is a small masterpiece that will encourage you to buy the two previous parts of the trilogy and make you look forward to the announcement for the European market of the fourth and final part of the story.",2019-12-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5dd6a04b66e2226fc0064032,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Impozible Julin,88,"Trails of Cold Steel III is an excellent game that, once again, takes the foundations of the previous ones and builds on them a better, more mature and refined experience. Its main problem is the plot barrier with which you can find yourself if you are new to these leaders. Nothing, of course, that is not solved with a good afternoon of Wikipedia. So, for the third time, I have no choice but to recommend it as strongly as possible. If you like the genre and have no problems with English, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III is a game that will have you dozens of hours diving in one of the best built universes and with greater continuity and coherence that I remember. See you, for the third time, at Thors Academy.",2019-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5dd69d5b66e2226fc006402f,Impulsegamer,Jamie Kirk,80,"Absolutely essential if you're a fan. If you've never played a Trails game before, you might want to consider starting at the beginning. Or reading a lot of plot summaries.",2019-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5dc986003496c41f3bb5c456,Gameblog,Jonathan Bushle,60,"Legend if heroes : Trails of Cold STeel III is a good JRPG with good fights, but the story is like a giant prequel to the fourth episode, with poor main issues, and the graphisms are one generation late.",2019-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5dc928863496c41f3bb5c3d5,GearNuke,Danial Arshad Khan,90,Trails of Cold Steel III is one of the best games of the year and a must-play for RPG fans everywhere.,2019-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5dc0a0ad7f2bb94cfe4bdc0c,PlayStation LifeStyle,Lucas White,90,"As the third game in a set of direct sequels, tied into several other games set in the same world and timeline, it’s simply amazing those creative juices are still flowing and coherent. It’ll be over soon, but jeez, hell of a run. ",2019-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5dbb2b9ac55ae12d47d2b489,We Got This Covered,Todd Rigney,90,"Nihon Falcom has delivered yet another stellar entry in the Trails of Cold Steel series. If you're a newcomer, you'll need to start at the beginning to genuinely appreciate the whole package. However, if you're a long-time fan of the franchise, then you'll love every thrilling second of it.",2019-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5f317904d88e035744c1efe9,8Bit/Digi,Stan Rezaee,80,The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III not only continues the journey of Rean Schwarzer but also that of the iconic series.,2019-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 62550d30008489e208d7fea6,Capsule Computers,Travis Bruno,95,The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III continues to craft an excellent story with solid combat and is handled with enough care that fans can rest easy when it comes to the series’ future.,2019-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5db42a0e64f5787ec01347dd,Wccftech,Francesco De Meo,85,"With its solid gameplay mechanics, excellent world-building and character development, The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Of Cold Steel III is an excellent Japanese role-playing and a more than worthy new entry in the long-running series. Some small flaws like slow pacing do not impact the experience as much as the lack of knowledge about the entire series do, which lessens the impact of several events and plot development. This makes Trails of Cold Steel III a game that must be played only after the previous two entries in the series have been completed.",2019-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5db38be764f5787ec01347bf,JRPG.moe,,80,"Trails of Cold Steel III is a fine sequel, although the game often seems to struggling beneath the weight of its growing cast of characters and intersecting stories. As a continuation, it’s a game strictly for existing fans, who’ll get a lot out of it even if they haven’t consumed every last tidbit of Trails content.",2019-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5db366a064f5787ec01347a7,GotGame,David Poole,85,"Whether you’ve been a fan from the beginning or you’re starting out now, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III is a fine JRPG. It may have an overwhelmingly rich history, but there’s plenty of elements in place to help newcomers.",2019-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5f554539f7c1f130627f52c4,Twisted Voxel,Ali Haider,85,"Trails of Cold Steel 3 is launching after a long wait between the first two entries and while the game manages to deliver on expectations, there are a few blemishes that hold it back from becoming the best chapter in this epic saga.",2019-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5f22c587d88e035744c1ca49,Kritiqal,Nate Kiernan,,"It was difficult to play Hyper Light Drifter and not feel a deep empathy for the drifter, also alone, also dying from an invisible disease. It’s an easy connection, but when the world is on fire all you can see are embers. Hyper Light Drifter doesn’t prescribe specifics so it’s easy to imprint meaning onto it. But it also resists glorifying those readings.",2020-07-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720b93765d677874f49e,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,90,In the end if you’ve been itching for a game that mixes top-down adventure with challenging combat and secrets to discover pretty well all around you Hyper Light Drifter is a very appealing package. The added Switch content is a terrific touch worth the trouble to try to take advantage of as it will make finding those critical elements that will help you on your way a little easier. There’s simply nothing quite like it on the platform and it’s well worth your time if you’re up to the challenge.,2018-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720b93765d677874f489,Kinglink Reviews,,80,"While the story and graphics didn't strike me in the right way, the gameplay and challenge were fantastic. It's hard to make a comparison with this game, but that is due to its uniqueness and style.",2018-09-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720b93765d677874f494,Thumbsticks,Tom Baines,80,"Hyper Light Drifter's a tough game and for that, it won't be for everyone. But if it already has your interest, your admiration, or your love, then it has – all hyperbole aside – found a perfect home on the Nintendo Switch.",2018-09-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720b93765d677874f492,Lokoo Reviews,Álvaro Oliveira Almeida,95,It's hard but it's worth it,2017-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720b93765d677874f457,GameGrin,Matthew Gigante,90,"Hyper Light Drifter is unique, it highlights the issues of a real person in an abstract way. This game plays very smoothly, and offers stunning visuals and rigid difficulty. Hyper Light Drifter is a lot of fun, and it's beautiful too. It's a memorable experience, and can keep you interested the whole way through.",2017-05-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720b93765d677874f487,Geeks Under Grace,,92,"Highly-recommended purchase for fans of the Action-RPG genre, people who gamed in the 90’s, and anyone wishing to study video games as art. And with such a low price tag, Hyper Light Drifter is a no-brainer.",2017-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720b93765d677874f48c,DrJoeystein,Joey Thurmond,80,"[Hyper Light Drifter] imaginatively exudes...personal ruminations on loneliness, pain, and temporality across its story, visuals, and audio. However, silver linings of beauty and perseverance can be found between the dark lines of its thematic consistency. Further substance comes from its full world that will quicken your heart rate with its hyper combat or lower it with calming treks and views that captivate. This is an adventure that may feel too safe and even aimless for differing reasons, but you'll never want to lose sight of the light on the horizon that compels you to keep wandering…drifting onward.",2016-12-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720b93765d677874f45c,Bit Cultures,Stephen Krusel,95,"Since the initial release of the game, two features have been added to Hyper Light Drifter. Shortly after release, a drop in, drop out local co-op mode was added, alleviating some of the difficulty issues for players with helpful friends. Even more helpful for players who found the game too tough is the more recently added Newcomer mode which disables some achievements but gives players more health and ammo at the start of the game.",2016-11-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720b93765d677874f49a,GameCynic,Stuart Alt,87,"Heart Machine's debut game offers engaging combat, breathtaking visuals, and a sense of discovery. The game only leaves players wanting more.",2016-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720a93765d677874f40c,Entertainment Buddha,Nathaniel Smyth,85,"Hyper Light Drifter is the Indie game that we needed this year after a good amount of just plain old disappointing entries in the Indie scene. It's not perfect, but you WILL remember it if you play it, and if you can get past the difficulty, it'll be one of the most enjoyable experiences you play all year.",2016-09-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720893765d677874f185,Multiplayer,Scott Armstrong,80,As soon as I am given the reins I am instantly amazed by the beautiful pixel art and the character animations are gorgeous. The movement is fluid and combat move animations just flow so well.,2016-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720a93765d677874f40f,The Digital Fix,Sian Bailey,80,"A perfect example of learning by playing - Hyper Light Drifter offers a unique experience of exploration and discovery in a beautiful world with a well paced challenge, even if you still have no idea what's going on by the end.",2016-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720a93765d677874f41b,New Game Network,Charlie Nicholson,83,"Hyper Light Drifter fuses old-school combat and attentive world design with unique sensitivity. Its world owes almost entirely to the SNES era, but this game is a tale of individual intelligence - even though it's never really told.",2016-08-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720a93765d677874f3fd,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,50,"I can see why some people like 'Hyper Light Drifter'. Its combination of nostalgia, pretty pixels, and cruel gameplay are an intoxicating drug to some. I'm not one of those people, unfortunately. As I played I felt like the annoying moviegoing companion, always asking for an explanation of events onscreen from fellow viewers also watching for the first time, equally mystified.",2016-08-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720a93765d677874f3b1,TechRaptor,Scott Malcomson,90,"Polished, engaging, and tough to beat, Hyper Light Drifter will stoke that part of your brain which can't resist a challenge.",2016-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720a93765d677874f32e,ZTGD,Justin Celani,85,"Hyper Light Drifter is a sensory overload from a visual and audio standpoint. Add in the sublime gameplay, and even with its high difficulty and lack of direction at times and players are still left with a very satisfying game.",2016-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720a93765d677874f41d,The Game Fanatics,Joshua Wise,82,"Every now and again a game is more than the sum of its parts; Hyper Light Drifter is a game that is precisely the sum of its parts. Taking inspiration from the very best, Preston and his team at Heart Machine have delivered an experience that shines. Occasionally obscured by the lack of a coherent visual language, the game relies on your willingness to invest a little bit of your head, your heart, and your guts and bravado. Given how good Hyper Light Drifter is, I don't think you'll find that very hard.",2016-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720a93765d677874f33c,Critical Hit,Zoe Hawkins,85,"Filled with secrets to be found, and strong foundation on core combat, Hyper Light Drifter is a deep experience. Fun for a seven hour journey of exploration, or many more hours for completion, it offers plenty of value and enjoyment for its price.",2016-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720993765d677874f24a,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,60,The trouble with Hyper Light Drifter is that it's frequently just too obscure and too difficult to truly enjoy,2016-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720893765d677874f177,Digitally Downloaded,,90,"Hyper Light Drifter is a wonderful combination of good game design and enchanting aesthetic direction. With solid gameplay backed up by slick production values and a theme of heroism and self sacrifice that runs deep through the entire runtime, this is a game which enriches any player lucky enough to spend time with it. Enter with zero expectations, slowly feel yourself become a master, and rightfully applaud Heart Machine once you have finished.",2016-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720a93765d677874f337,DualShockers,Steven Santana,95,"The more I think about my time with Hyper Light Drifter, as well as my continued journey in New Game Plus, the more I realize how much I like this game. Every aspect of it contains a high bar of quality. The sound work, composed by Disasterpeace, is subtle, but will crescendo at just the right moments. The graphics are a throwback to a bygone era of gaming, but also effectively convey a real and lived in world rich in mythology and fantastical events. Combat has a solid foundation that it builds upon, and enemies are fun to fight or watch plummet to the abyss below thanks to a disappearing platform. Hyper Light Drifter is a game you should not miss out on.",2016-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720993765d677874f24f,Press Start,Brodie Gibbons,90,"In another triumph for the humble indie game, Hyper Light Drifter delivers the year’s best action-adventure hybrid so far. It’s best in class on all fronts that count, offering up razor sharp gameplay, an ultra-stylish coat of paint that, when served with a smashing synth, drips an unforgettable atmosphere.",2016-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720893765d677874f188,EGM,Ray Carsillo,55,"There's some strong core gameplay to Hyper Light Drifter, but not much else. Unfortunately, no amount of nostalgia is going to make up for that.",2016-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720a93765d677874f33f,Push Square,Graham Banas,90,"To put it simply, Hyper Light Drifter is incredible. Lovingly wrapped in a distinctly retro shell, the title fires on all cylinders. An intriguing, abstract narrative set in one of the most beautifully vivid world's we've ever seen helps provide a near flawless experience. Add in great combat and controls as well as an amazing soundtrack, and the end result is easily one of this year's must-plays. Its difficulty may scare away some, but for all who can cope, the experience is a truly rewarding one.",2016-07-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720a93765d677874f32c,Gamers FTW,,85,"Hyper Light Drifter is a great homage to the generation of 8/16-bit games that came before, while respecting the sense of wonder they produced long ago. Parts can be taxing, but ultimately rewarding. Try not to break your controller.",2016-07-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720a93765d677874f32a,games(TM),,60,"Gorgeous, but more frustrating than fun",2016-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720893765d677874f1d7,GameCrate,Angelo D'Argenio,78,"Hyper Light Drifter is a fantastic and unique experience that deserves to stand on its own merits, outside of Zelda's shadow.",2016-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720a93765d677874f334,The A.V. Club,Alexander Chatziioannou,,The majesty of Hyper Light Drifter's lonely pilgrimage is worth fighting for,2016-04-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720a93765d677874f39f,CGMagazine,William Dixon,90,"Despite Hyper Light Drifter being relatively light in narrative, The combat and exploration, more then make for a fun and rewarding experience.",2016-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720893765d677874f19b,IGN,Brandin Tyrrel,76,"Hyper Light Drifter is a gorgeous, trendy hunk of stylish old-school sensibilities mated with the iconic hues of pixelated indie charm. It's a return to simpler control schemes, building on sound mechanical fundamentals rather than trying to wow with new ways of interaction within each and every checkpoint. Though its wordless storytelling took some of the thrill out of completing the campaign, Hyper Light Drifter is a joy to play, (and replay in the new game plus mode) its mechanical excellence and stylish veneer.",2016-04-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720a93765d677874f331,Twinfinite,Chris Jecks,90,"Hyper Light Drifter is a challenging 2D action-RPG experience just waiting for you to jump in and explore. It's not going to guide you by the hand, tone down its difficulty, or even tell you what's going on. That's all for you, as the player, to work out. However, underneath this obscurity and open-ended-ness is some of the most fast-paced and challenging action to come out this year.",2016-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720993765d677874f2fd,The Escapist,Lizzy Finnegan,100,Hyper Light Drifter is a breathtaking game that draws heavily from gaming's most prominent pioneers without relying too heavily on their influence. It is an eclectic masterpiece that feels more like an experience than a video game.,2016-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720993765d677874f260,Easy Allies,Daniel Bloodworth,80,,2016-04-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720993765d677874f2ec,GamingBolt,Ravi Sinha,80,"A mysterious obtuse premise and frustrating-at-times combat both hinder and bolster the appeal of Hyper Light Drifter. It's not the successor of Zelda but it's still an incredibly well-designed, beautiful action adventure title.",2016-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720b93765d677874f48f,Everyeye.it,Francesco Fossetti,90,"Heart Machine delivers a great masterpiece, an impressive mixture of style and gameplay. Hyper Light Drifter is one of the best action game we ever played, and showcases a complex and enchanting pixel art. It brings you in a silent and distant world, it tests your ability with a deep an fast paced gameplay; it's the rightful heir of '90s bidimensional adventures.",2016-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720893765d677874f1e0,Goomba Stomp,Matt De Azevedo,72,"Hyper Light Drifter undoubtedly stands tall amongst its competition, as not only one of the best retro-inspired indie games to date, but simply one of the better overall indie games I've had the pleasure of playing.",2016-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720993765d677874f2f7,God is a Geek,PJ O'Reilly,90,"Hyper Light Drifter is one of the most perfectly balanced, stylish and intriguing action RPGs of recent times.",2016-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720993765d677874f2e3,Paste Magazine,Cameron Kunzelman,90,"Cameron Kunzelman tweets at @ckunzelman and writes about games at thiscageisworms.com. His latest game, Epanalepsis, was released on May 21. It's available on Steam.",2016-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 5d86720993765d677874f2f1,TechnoBuffalo,Joey Davidson,100,"Even when I felt like giving up, I knew I was enjoying my time with Hyper Light Drifter.",2016-04-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,4e7c7a4652c247ab8019906f7d60739c 60175eb30f8974118c939b46,FourFaceButtons,David Aedo,70,"While it's hardly perfect, few games manage a marriage of gameplay and presentation as effectively as this.",2021-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5e484a95bdf729557ef4088b,Black Red Gaming,Benjamin Guthrie,100,Surprisingly fun combat and an incredible world makes Control a game that is hard to forget.,2020-02-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5daf3d2e34f2907a2bb54cfc,Giant Bomb,Jeff Gerstmann,100,"Control feels like Remedy firing on all cylinders, resulting in a smart and sensational action-adventure.",2019-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5f584ae1f7c1f130627f59e4,Geeks Under Grace,,85,"Control is a great game with cool gameplay, interesting concepts, and a sequel looks imminent.",2019-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d93a1e22bd7182a97e25afa,Fun Factor,Miguel Teixeira,85,"Control boasts a challenging, satisfying and fun combat. The Oldest House is a visually stunning piece of design that'll make you want to explore and find every bit of lore about its world and the intriguing story of Jesse and Dylan Faden. Despite not being free of flaws (especially performance wise on consoles), Remedy Games was able to build one of the best games of the year.",2019-09-30T23:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d92509ab59781214caf465e,Father Nerds Best,Scott Posey,80,"While it's certainly not instant classic status like Alan Wake was for me, it's close. The creepy environment, totally out there storyline, and fun combat give it a unique presence in a world of AAA games that love to repeat the same mechanics and story year after year.",2019-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d924833b59781214caf462f,INDIANTVCZ,Tereza Krečová,90,"There is a really easy way to describe Control: absolute craziness. But craziness, from which you'll be enjoying every minute. Although Control doesn't bring anything preciously new, with its fascinating gameplay, comfort fighting and moving system flavoured with perfectly made abilities and really remarkable gunplay, it managed to get far behind any classical shootgame. In combination with well-written story Control creates recipe on a great and original experience and chaos that you will love and won't forget long after the game is over.",2019-09-29T22:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5f28500cd88e035744c1dcb5,Gaming Fyx,Pat Cotter,100,"Control is a game that really fired on all cylinders for me. I’ve grown tired of the narrative space that so many third-person action games operate in, but this is a world and story I just want more of. By combining that with combat that encouraged me to fight aggressively and strategically, Control shot to the top of my favorite games of 2019. I feel this is Remedy’s best work, and some of the best weird fiction ever produced in games.",2019-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d8d2aceb59781214caf43c6,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,90,"Radiating with style and effusively chaotic gunplay, Control is in the running for being Remedy’s magnum opus.",2019-09-25T23:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d8b71426fb37f1499e4f877,Jump Dash Roll,Rob Kershaw,70,"Solid action-adventure chops and a super central gameplay gimmick just about smooth over Control's rough edges. If you ignore the story and focus on the combat, you'll have a great time.",2019-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d966ca25e6b56079d4545f2,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,90,"Control deserves its plaudits. A singular boss battle, offering a significant difficulty spike in an otherwise exemplary paced game, and a map that’s confusing at times are tiny blemishes on an otherwise astonishing game.",2019-09-24T23:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801a93765d67787a850d,Rely On Horror,Rourke Keegan,40,"Enter the surreal horror world of Control, the latest game from Remedy... a game that has near universal praise. But what did we think of it? Oh... oh no...",2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801a93765d67787a84ff,Reloading BR,Felipe Mesquita,88,"Control is an amalgam of Remedy's recent work. A game that is not afraid to be weird and show all the personality that is contained in its design philosophy and world building. A title with such an entertaining gameplay flow that even though I've done and explored everything the story and enviroments have for me, I still find myself traversing the halls of the Oldest House facing the remnants of The Hiss and hoping to find some unexplored corners. Control is one of my favorites of the year as well as my favorite Remedy game, and I can't wait to see where Sam Lake and friends will take this property moving forward.",2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801a93765d67787a8508,IND13,Rahul Shirke,80,"Control is worth experiencing for its rollicking, ravaging action, as well as its stately visuals and ‘new weird’ vibe.",2019-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801a93765d67787a8502,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Agustín Raluy,96,"Control has reached our consoles without making much noise but with a vocation for something big and head to my particular list of the best games of the year. Remedy has managed to reach that perfect balance between narrative and playability that had been looking for so long and that the players had been asking for so long. With this premise in mind, leave your mind blank, dare to cross the threshold of the Immemorial House and let yourself be dragged inside. You will not regret it.",2019-09-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5de78500ad4f81777e1f4307,AnaitGames,Víctor Manuel Martínez García,70,"One of the most clever games of the year, tragically muddied for its abysmal performance on base current-gen consoles.",2019-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5da79181c7c36e55d01edbe4,SmashPad,Danreb Victorio,70,What makes the Control’s mishaps so frustrating is the fact that the game is absolutely terrific.,2019-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801a93765d67787a8505,Doublejump,Harry Kalogirou,,"In an industry where new IP is getting harder and harder to come by, Control is a stark reminder that there are developers out there like Remedy who are willing to push the envelope to deliver new and exciting experiences.",2019-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801a93765d67787a8510,GameGrin,Richard Shivdarsan,85,"It has the weirdness of Alan Wake/Max Payne in the story, the crazy action-packed combat of Quantum Break all while letting you explore this bizarre, beautiful building with so many secrets to uncover.",2019-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801a93765d67787a84f8,Gaming Nexus,Randy Kalista,85,"I haven't found a more binge-worthy single-player action game this year. Control is wonderfully built, smartly written, and already dying for its season pass content. ",2019-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801993765d67787a84da,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,100,"One part David Fincher, one part Chris Carter, one part David Lynch, all thrilling supernatural experience! Respect the Janitor!",2019-09-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801993765d67787a84d8,Game Debate,Jon Sutton,90,"Control is an excellent return to form. Not only is Control comfortably the best Remedy game since Max Payne 2, it may well be the best Remedy game ever. ",2019-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d9a4fffdd86394a41559e89,Mighty Games Mag,Daniel Walter,80,"All in all, Control is a real good third-person-shooter with fast combats, supernatural powers and an intense atmosphere. It feels oldschool in a good kind of way and reminds me of the early Resident-Evil-Series. Even if the gameplay is convincing, the technical presentation has some real problems, like a buggy map, a poor german synchronisation and a bad performance on Xbox One.",2019-09-05T22:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801993765d67787a84f1,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,85,"The compelling story and incredibly well done combat system, along with the amazing art style and deep characterization turn Control into a trippy experience full of surprises and lots of mind-bending, Inception-like moments.",2019-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801993765d67787a84ec,Worth Playing,Redmond Carolipio,81,"I can't remember the last time I was willfully ready to risk getting a headache to play a game because I enjoyed the world and challenges so much. I've played through the main story twice, and I am still picking away at the side missions and running around the Oldest House to see if there's anything else worth finding. Staccato mass-combat issues and other burps aside, I'd recommend Control to anyone. Its world may be frightening and confusing, but it's also truly a sight to behold.",2019-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5dea9c1dad4f81777e1f4ee2,Darkstation,Jukka Piira,100,"Control has bucketloads of what Remedy can do best; a characteristic world, an intriguing mystery building and a quirky story that’s not even meant to be fully understood.",2019-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5daf110134f2907a2bb54c91,Unboxholics,Σάκης Καρπάς,80,Quote not yet available.,2019-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801a93765d67787a850a,Use a Potion,Daryl Leach,94,"Remedy are undoubtedly masters of their craft, and Control is another fantastic title to add to their repertoire of fine releases that focus on bold action and deep dives into the unknown. It kept me captivated from start to end with its mysterious yet rich narrative, its solid combat mechanics that blend together satisfying gunplay with fun telekinetic abilities, and its peculiar allure and sense that just about ANYTHING could be around the corner of The Oldest House’s mysterious hallways. Control’s weird yet wonderful approach may not be for everyone and some of the performance issues could be disappointing. Overall though, they are minor hitches in what is otherwise an amazing experience; Control is simply a must-own title for action fans or those who appreciate games that aren’t afraid to be a little different.",2019-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801a93765d67787a84fc,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,90,Control marks a new chapter in Remedy’s history — a game that respects its influences and learns to convey its story through other means than sheer violence. Their best game since Max Payne 2.,2019-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801993765d67787a84ee,SomHráč.sk,Martin Černický,80,"Control is an unique title whose highs are game of the year worthy, but the whole package is spoiled by unnecessary flaws. However, The Oldest House remains worthy of a visit.",2019-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5eef6e4ad88e035744c181d4,33bits,Roberto Pineda,80,"Control offers exactly what it promised: a fascinating story and high doses of action. The ensemble goes beyond what Remedy Entertainment has established in its most recent works and the result is an ensemble with many lights and some shadows. A safe bet for science fiction lovers. It's not perfect, but it's a lot of fun, isn't that more than enough to give it a chance?",2019-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801993765d67787a84cd,The Angry Joe Show,Joe Vargas,70,Quote not yet available.,2019-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801993765d67787a84d5,GearNuke,Khurram Imtiaz,85,Control is a fascinating insight into what a developer like Remedy Entertainment can pull off based on their experience in creating cinematic story games mixed with action gameplay. It ranks among one of their best works released so far.,2019-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801993765d67787a84cf,Atomix,Alberto Desfassiaux,90,"Despite it's technical issues, Control is an impressive adventure that marks the return of one of the most beloved Studios. Great game.",2019-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801993765d67787a84ca,SECTOR.sk,Matúš Štrba,75,"Control offers interesting ""lynchian"" story, mysterious setting, and a lot of secrets to discover. It's a shame the game istn't optimized a bit better.",2019-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801993765d67787a84c0,Hardcore Gamer,Kyle LeClair,90,One could easily make the argument that Control could very well be Remedy's magnum opus.,2019-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801993765d67787a84be,3DNews,Денис Щенников,85,"Control feels like a blend of Max Payne, Psi-Ops and F.E.A.R. told by David Lynch.",2019-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801993765d67787a84dc,BaziCenter,Kasra Karimi Tar,85,"Many believe that Max Payne is the best game ever by Remedy, and they might be right, but Control is not far behind. If you are a fan of action genre, you should play Control. Period.",2019-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801993765d67787a84d3,Shacknews,Kevin Tucker,80,"It's fast-paced, fun, and pretty damn freaky — all the right elements of a perfect sci-fi thriller.",2019-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d86801993765d67787a84c8,Guardian,Steve Boxer,80,Superpowered government agents fight interdimensional invaders in this bizarre but utterly compelling sci-fi blockbuster,2019-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a97a7d4d0e44523b9aa064f457627da 5d8674c893765d6778760ab9,Nintendo Insider,Alex Seedhouse,80,"Drenched in a fluorescent colour scheme, Severed, with its intricately designed dungeons, will linger in your memory for a long time to come. There is a chance that, like me, you may tire from the relentless battles, but see it through to its conclusion and you will soon realise that it was all worth it.",2017-10-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c893765d6778760abc,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,83,"DrinkBox Studios is one of my favorite smaller development teams. They have a knack for merging cool gameplay mechanics with bright, colorful visuals that I happily spend hours with at a time. Severed is no different - in fact it may be their best overall effort yet. While it is true that this title has seen some prior releases, it plays better on the Switch than any of its prior platforms.",2017-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c893765d6778760ac5,Nintendo Now,Aaron Gerrity,80,"Given its brevity, you may dismiss Severed as a game for a rainy, bored day, but don’t. This is one of only a handful of must-plays in the Nintendo Switch library.",2017-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c893765d6778760ab3,Digitally Downloaded,,90,"For a game so focused on the monstrous and the grotesque, Severed's power lies in how it shines a critical and emotional light on an intrinsic part of what it means to be human.",2017-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c893765d6778760ac8,Hey Poor Player,Jay Petrequin,80,"Severed is a viciously fun action game, with clever dungeons and awesome combat.",2017-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c893765d6778760ac2,VGProfessional,Nazih Fares,78,"Although not perfect, Severed is an enchanting title, an amazing, merge between a Metroidvania and a good old traditional Dungeon-RPG. Behind its minimalist aspect hides an original title, with a great soundtrack that makes you forget the game’s flaws.",2017-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c893765d6778760ab5,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,90,"For Switch owners looking for a interesting adventure they can play on the move, Severed is absolutely essential.",2017-08-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c893765d6778760ab1,ZEFGame.ru,,85,"To summarize the Severed was a little tricky, we have a great project, with wonderful realization of the unusual controls and an amazing story, but at the same time, a little tight through backtracking gameplay, beautiful in its own way of living the other world and not expressive main character, everyone decides that important to him, we can only suggest.",2017-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c893765d6778760a99,Gadgets 360,Pranay Parab,60,Severed on Nintendo Switch is not the best way to play the game.,2017-08-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c893765d6778760a8d,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,80,"While I still feel the late-game battles are drawn out with palette swaps and needless complexity, Severed is such a fantastic game otherwise that even with a few warts, Severed is absolutely worth checking out, especially if you missed any of its other releases on Wii U, 3DS, and more.",2017-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c593765d67787609e4,Everyeye.it,Dario Bianchi,87,"Severed is an excellent dungeon crawler, with a frenetic gameplay and a series of wonderful puzzles.",2017-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c593765d67787609d6,GameOctane,,50,Severed is a game that is probably best played by a kid on a tablet. It's not challenging enough for an adult to justify taking the time to play on a console. But at least it's easy on the eyes.,2017-02-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c893765d6778760aae,Cubed3,Seumidh MacDonald,70,"Severed is a game that benefits from hindsight, when all of the longueurs are forgotten and only the highlights remain. Those willing to put up with a bit of tedium and a high price point will find Severed to be a unique and memorable experience. Whether or not it's worth putting up with its shortcomings for the sake of the experience will differ from person to person, but with its vibrant presentation and interesting mechanics, this comes with a hearty recommendation for those looking for something a bit different.",2016-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c893765d6778760a96,Cubed3,Nikola Suprak,90,"Severed sounds like it should be some cheap gimmick. So many other games have tried to base their identity around touch screen functionality and failed miserably, and yet for Severed it works. Not only is the touch screen-based combat incredibly enjoyable and addictive, it makes the game significantly better. It doesn't feel like it was shoehorned in, and this is perhaps the best example of touch screen controls to date. There are some other issues, but these are so minor that they're barely worth mentioning, and this is simply a fantastic experience from beginning to end. The combat, combined with the haunting, memorable aesthetic, makes the game stand out as one of the better indie titles available on the Wii U. So grab your stylus and be prepared, because Severed is a cut above the competition.",2016-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c893765d6778760aab,FNintendo,Manuel Piçarra,70,"Severed is a simple and quick-to-learn game that puts the players at the centre of a rather harsh story that is further advanced by its visuals and navigation. While there certainly is room for improvement in the way the story is presented and on the level of interaction with the Wii U's potential, fans of dungeon-crawler types will find plenty of assets in Sasha's adventure to be reunited with her family.",2016-10-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c893765d6778760a9c,Nintendojo,Robert Marrujo,91,"Severed is a raucous good time on Wii U, taking perfect advantage of the hardware to deliver an improved version of what was already excellently done on Vita. The graphics are lush and engrossing, and the music tethers everything together wonderfully.",2016-10-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c793765d6778760a78,Digital Chumps,Nathaniel Stevens,82,"Severed is a short adventure that has a lot of major gameplay elements packed into it. Its unique art style will keep your eyes engaged, while your brain will be firmly occupied with the puzzles and sword play. There’s not a lot more you could ask for from a $14.99 game.",2016-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c793765d6778760a6f,Nintendo Life,Ben Stegner,90,"Drinkbox Studios has another masterpiece to add to its portfolio. With a fantastic atmosphere, a unique combat system that never gets tedious and a perfect difficulty curve, SEVERED is a must-play for Wii U owners. Unlike so many titles where touch controls are shoehorned in, this game makes using the stylus feel perfectly natural. A few frustrating elements are only slight scratches on this feverishly enjoyable experience. This should be fun for anyone, unless you dislike Metroidvania games, corridor action-adventure, and excellent combat.",2016-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c693765d6778760a0c,The Outerhaven Productions,Patrick Murphy,80,"Utilizing the Wii U gamepad's touchscreen controls, Severed serves up a fantastic adventure with plenty of engaging swordplay and a healthy dose of monstrous bodily dismemberment. The beautiful art style and a subtly-told melancholy story keeps players absorbed in the bizarre world in between bloody battles and the clever, Zelda-style dungeon puzzles.",2016-09-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c593765d6778760a05,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,95,"Give it a shot, you may very well find yourself in love with it much like I was.",2016-09-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c893765d6778760a93,Play Some Video Games,Donnie Reece,71,"Severed is well worth the cost of admission and provides a unique experience that’s hard to find. If you’re a Wii U only video gamer, I strongly urge you to pick this title up. Just know that Severed also has flaws that made the experience less enjoyable for me. Most notably the repetitive combat and tedious exploration that wears on you after the first half of game. If the story was deeper, if the world had more life to it, I think these issues wouldn’t have been as memorable.",2016-09-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c793765d6778760a75,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,80,"This is a perfect off-TV experience. While the gameplay premise wears thin over the short adventure, when the slashing combat works and the exploration feels organic, it’s incredible. Just be prepared for a bit of repetition as the story reaches its conclusion.",2016-09-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c993765d6778760ace,PS4Blog.net,,95,"Severed is one of the best games on the PlayStation Vita. It makes good use of the portable’s touch screen for its battles, and the art, as always, is top-notch. Sure, it might be a short adventure, but you’re going to love every minute of it. I had a lot of fun playing the game for my Severed review, and I can’t wait to see what the studio does next.",2016-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c793765d6778760a6d,games(TM),,80,"A cut, thrust and parry above",2016-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c893765d6778760a90,Checkpoint,Federico Elli,85,"First Person, Dungeon, RPGs, Touch controls, a weird mix, that makes Severed another reason to own a PS Vita, which is nowadays a very rare feat since the portable console has been completely outcast by Sony, yet kept afloat by developers such as Drinkbox Studios. There is no doubt this is a game that needs to be in your library, so go dust off that Vita and play this game.",2016-06-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c793765d6778760a6b,PLAY Zine,,90,"Severed is not without its share of flaws, but they're overwhelmed by the amazing atmosphere that creates tension and even fear while you're slicing you way through this Dia de los Muertos-inspired adventure.",2016-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c793765d6778760a7e,KnowTechie,Jonathan White,80,"No mistakes about it, Severed is the first must own PS Vita title that’s come out in quite some time and if you’re a fan of Drinkbox or simply a fan of fun at all, Severed absolutely deserves a place in your library.",2016-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c793765d6778760a7b,GameCrate,David Sanchez,70,"You have to commend Severed for using the Vita's touchscreen heavily for its gameplay. And while that use of the system works and is mostly enjoyable, it's not always entertaining.",2016-05-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c793765d6778760a5c,NZGamer,Matthew Codd,90,"If this is to be the Vita’s swansong, it’s a fantastic one.",2016-05-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c793765d6778760a65,Arcade Sushi,Luke Brown,90,"Severed is the kind of game that comes along once a generation, and helps define a console.",2016-05-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c793765d6778760a53,DarkZero,Kieffer Wilson,100,"When I put my Vita down after completing Severed, my emotions felt like soft drink fountains at a gas station.",2016-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c893765d6778760a8b,GameGrin,Dom D'Angelillo,70,"Severed is a story about love. A girl’s love of her family and Drinkbox’s love for Vita. Repetitive combat and a tough difficulty spike limit the enjoyment, but there’s no reason every Vita owner shouldn’t at least give it a go.",2016-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c793765d6778760a56,Gameplanet,Baz Macdonald,70,"Vita owners thirsty for new titles will rightly give an arm and a leg for this one, but they should know ahead of time that it can be hard on the ol' swipin' appendages.",2016-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c793765d6778760a4e,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"While most people have given up on this lovely handheld, I’m glad there are still some studios who are willing to take a chance on the Vita. Severed is a great game with a lot of depth that will have you thinking about it for a long time to come. On a console that is absolutely loaded with the dungeon crawler genre, it's no mean feat that this one manages to stand out.",2016-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c993765d6778760ad3,Eurogamer,Jeffrey Matulef,75,A beautiful throwback that's just a touch too shallow.,2016-05-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c793765d6778760a68,ZTGD,Jae Lee,90,"[D]espite all odds, [Drinkbox Studios has] managed to craft a title featuring a fantastic world that begs to be explored, and a combat engine that’s intuitive and the finest use of touch controls since Tearaway. It’s simply the best title to come out for the Vita in some time, and one worth adding to the library of every Vita owner.",2016-05-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c793765d6778760a62,Worth Playing,"Chris ""Atom"" DeAngelus",85,"Severed is a great experience that comes perilously close to overstaying its welcome. The combat is fast and intense, the dungeon exploration is enjoyable, and the visuals are enticing. The combat can become repetitive and is completely dependent on your touch-screen, but by and large, it's a fun and well-made game. As you slash your way through the bizarre monstrosities that populate the land, Severed manages to be engaging without feeling like a roadblock. It won't change the mind of anyone who hates touch-screen gaming, but it's a great example of how it can work, and it's one of the best indie games on the Vita.",2016-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c793765d6778760a59,Wccftech,Kai Powell,90,"There are few titles more deserving of being called one of the truly essential experiences for the Vita than Severed. If you own the latest PlayStation handheld, do yourself a favor and pick this up: you won't regret it.",2016-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c893765d6778760a87,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,100,"There really isn’t anything wrong at all with Severed. It is one of the best Vita games on the system and I can’t recommend it enough. Drinkbox took a big risk releasing this game on on the Vita but it takes full advantage and is probably the best use of the touchscreen to date. The combat is so satisfying, the world so beautiful and fun to explore, and the music and sound effects so great to listen to. I loved every second I spent severing all of those monsters limbs off and making Sasha stronger with them. I hope to see more of Severed in the future and if you own a PlayStation Vita this is a must buy.",2016-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d8674c793765d6778760a81,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,80,"Severed takes one of the oldest and inaccessible genres in video games and reinvigorates it, giving it much wider appeal than its contemporaries",2016-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5d866f1a93765d677873efe1,IGN Spain,Victor Sánchez,82,"A games that it's as fun as it was on Ouya, but is even bigger. One of the most enjoyable couch coop games on Switch.",2018-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 6115e3130beff2837224703f,SomosXbox,Alberto Cordero,75,"Possibly Towerfall Ascension is one of the best options if you want to get hold of a game that allows you to have a good time with lots of laughs and friends when they come home. Although precisely games of these there are already a few. Some of them have even been given away as Game with Gold and will probably go through your library. And also others like Videoball, which although it belongs to a different genre, is also great as competitive multiplayer, and has online options. In any case, if you play it alone, it's a good option that feels fresh, but it lacks some more substance in its individual mode.",2017-02-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 6115e29a0beff2837224703b,Metro GameCentral,,90,One of the best offline multiplayer games for years and yet more proof that the bow and arrow is gaming's most entertaining weapon of choice.,2017-02-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1893765d677873ef2d,TheXboxHub,Richard Dobson,60,"TowerFall is certainly a very good local multiplayer game that a group of friends can enjoy night after night, honing their skills with the virtual bow and arrow. So it’s difficult then to say the rest of the game, and the price, lets it down. But it does.",2017-02-08T05:00:00.000Z,False,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1793765d677873eed4,TrueAchievements,Sam Quirke,60,"If you need another retro-inspired battle arena in your life and you have friends on hand to play locally, you'll enjoy your time here. Unfortunately, for single players looking for an engaging experience, Towerfall misses its target by a wide margin.",2017-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 6115e3360beff28372247041,Generación Xbox,,60,"If you like old style games that pose a real challenge, Towerfall Ascension is a title that will not disappoint you, since it will offer hours and hours of fun, yes, you better have friends who like this kind of games, since one of the most important shortcomings for the XXI century, is that its multiplayer is exclusively local.",2017-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1993765d677873efd2,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,77,TowerFall Ascension is a highly recommended game for those looking for another frantic local multiplayer experience to add to their collection.,2017-01-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1793765d677873ee9e,High-Def Digest,Trevor Ruben,60,"Before putting the ribbon on things, there's a question of value on the table. Without online multiplayer of any sort, every PS4 owner with but one controller will be spending quite a bit of money to enjoy the majority of 'TowerFall Ascension's' value. Two controllers nets you the best of the Quest mode, while four controllers (and three willing friends) nets you the best of the multiplayer offerings. With one controller, you're basically a crab at a seahorse party. Make of that what you will.",2014-04-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1793765d677873eeae,NZGamer,Reagan Morris,80,"If you already have a regular get together, and you own a PS4 and a handful of controllers then you should definitely consider grabbing this to add to your group's schedule.",2014-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1993765d677873efa3,PlayStation Universe,Matt Fernandez,80,"TowerFall Ascension is a great example of how far originality can carry a game that is so simple to instant classic status. There are things that could be done to drastically improve the overall package, but the sum of its parts are overwhelmingly enjoyable. Matt doesn't just make games, Matt makes great games.",2014-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1893765d677873ef66,Dealspwn,Brendan Griffiths,60,The absence of online multiplayer makes this already niche title a hard sell to anyone that doesn't have a bunch of hardcore gamer buddies dropping by often. The quest mode isn't fun when attempted alone either.,2014-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1893765d677873ef75,GameZone,Joe Donato,80,"The competitive game at the heart of Towerfall Ascension is still the main event, so if you don't have extra controllers and friends you'll probably want to pass. That said, it's nice that there's something fun to do with the game even when you're on your own. It's not enough to recommend the game entirely as a solo experience, but I still had a ton of fun with it and see myself going back for more, even if no one is around.",2014-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1893765d677873ef5a,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"TowerFall harkens back to the day when you could play a game like GoldenEye 007, when the person next to you got punched in the shoulder for besting you. This is a game with plenty of laughing and pointing at the screen. TowerFall is not deep in options or features, but the frentic gameplay makes for a surprisingly fun time with your friends and family.",2014-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 6115e3540beff28372247042,Gameblog,Yann Bernard,90,"Contrary to appearances, the former spearhead title of the Ouya is not just a small game indie in tune with the times, displaying without complex its large pixels. Indeed, TowerFall is resolutely dedicated to local multiplayer, a practice that is now marginalized.",2014-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5fb87304038871749d415fe4,Critical Hit,Geoffrey Tim,85,"If you remember when ""multiplayer"" meant friends and a multitap, Towerfall: Ascension will fill you with glee. With its healhty dose of old-school adversarial local multiplayer, fans of games like Powerstone or Super Smash Bros should already have Towerfall: Ascension in their libraries. .",2014-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1993765d677873ef99,GBAtemp,Harold Morris,80,"A great local party game, it is a damn shame that there is no online mode for this. If you regularly have company this is a must have title and you wont regret picking it up. With a simple pick up and play game style pretty much anyone can have a go of Towerfall Ascension and have a good time. The overall presentation, music and graphics are charming and once you start playing even on your own this is a hard game not to like. However a bit more in game content would have been appreciated, as would the inclusion at the very least of some versus bots. Regardless, there is potentially endless fun to be had here amongst friends so Towerfall Ascension gets a well deserved 8.0 out of ten.",2014-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 6115e6e40beff2837224704f,PPE.pl,Nikodem Sobas,80,An accessible title for everyone. Nailing colleagues with an arrow to the wall has long been so tight! The game was created by one man - I have no questions.,2014-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 6115e6b70beff2837224704c,PPE.pl,Daniel Stroński,85,"TowerFall Ascension should be included with each DualShock 4 sold separately – if you're buying an additional controller, you'll need to have this gem.",2014-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1893765d677873ef69,God is a Geek,Adam Cook,90,"Towerfall knows exactly what it is, and though some may bemoan the lack of online play, it just wouldn't be the same with it. If you're buying it to play alone, you're not going to get the benefit of the full experience, but if you have friends and a few controllers, you'll be hard pushed to find a better multiplayer experience around at the moment.",2014-03-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1893765d677873ef6f,Push Square,Marcello Apostolico,80,"TowerFall Ascension is a game that relies heavily on your social life. The mechanics are entertaining, the presentation is charming, and the whole affair is top fun – assuming that you have some friends to play with. The lack of an online option is a great shame, but don't let that deter you from the Quest mode, which is still good fun played solo. You'll need pals to get the most out of this package, though, as multiplayer is where the release really shines.",2014-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1793765d677873eec0,PC Gamer,Marsh Davies,90,A single-screen platform brawler that's about as good as the genre has ever been—in versus or wave-survival mode.,2014-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1993765d677873efa6,Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,Max Parker,90,"""TowerFall"" ascension is a must-buy for PS4 owners, but there's a caveat. You have to have local friends who are ready and willing to play it, not to mention four $60 controllers. If you have all of that, prepare to have some of the most multiplayer fun available on a gaming console. But in today's online-heavy gaming landscape, that's not the easiest thing to find.",2014-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1893765d677873ef62,IGN,Jose Otero,89,Towerfall's fun multiplayer sets up hilarious face-offs with your friends.,2014-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1793765d677873eea8,PCGamesN,Matt Purslow,80,"It's additions may feel almost wholly unnecessary, but they do nothing to dilute the genuinely great multiplayer core. The lack of online is surely a barrier to entry for many, but for those in the right environment - university halls, Friday-night game sessions, after school with buddies - TowerFall Ascension consistently delivers massive heaped doses of fun. It revels in humiliation - even saving death replays as GIFs for easy social media bragging - and is likely to destroy friendships for an hour or two. And the more heated the arguments and the fouler the swearing, the more likely you are to do it all over again next week.",2014-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 6115e3780beff28372247044,Everyeye.it,Francesco Fossetti,90,"Towerfall Ascension is a distillate of competition and adrenaline, a precise, fun brawler game, capable of grabbing anyone who wants to approach it. Ps4 has in fact ""stolen"" from OUYA what was considered its Killer App, and presents it to us in a richer and denser edition than the original one.",2014-03-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1993765d677873ef93,Metro GameCentral,David Jenkins,90,One of the best offline multiplayer games for years and yet more proof that the bow and arrow is gaming's most entertaining weapon of choice.,2014-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1993765d677873efcf,Game Rant,Anthony Taormina,70,"It would have been nice to see an online mode for those gamers who can't corral a group at the drop of a hat, but, at the same time, the idea of hopping online runs opposite the game's main goal of delivering the instant satisfaction, or crushing defeat, that comes from competing with the person right next to you. TowerFall: Ascension calls to mind the communal experience of past console generations, and is well worth recommending to those looking to reignite that nostalgia.",2014-03-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1993765d677873ef8d,CGMagazine,Sean O'Sullivan,90,"I wasn't expecting much from the single player campaign, but Matt Makes Games has done a terrific job of retrofitting AI enemies that perfectly complement the game's fantasy art style and existing mechanics.",2014-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1993765d677873efcd,Twinfinite,,100,"Of all the PVP arena games to have come out in the past year or so, Towerfall stood out as probably the cream of the crop, and Towerfall Ascension not only brings that experience to a wider audience, but actually manages to improve immensely on an already fantastic experience. The first time I ever played Towerfall was when a friend shared it with me and others in his hotel room at a gaming convention.",2014-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1793765d677873eece,Game Informer,Dan Ryckert,90,"Despite a lack of solo content, few games are as entertaining with friends",2014-03-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1a93765d677873efed,Ars Technica,Sam Machkovech,,"Buy it, then buy it for all of your friends so you can play at their house.",2014-03-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1993765d677873efa0,GamesRadar+,Giancarlo Saldana,90,TowerFall Ascension's blend of competitiveness and customization provides you with endless ways to have an incredible time. Just remember to bring some friends along for the ride.,2014-03-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1793765d677873eed1,Eurogamer,Jon Denton,90,"Classic board games don't get marked down for only being playable with real-world humans, though, and nor should TowerFall Ascension. This is the type of game that creates memories and dissolves friendships, soundtracked by the pained swears of the defeated and the uproarious cheers of the victors. If that's not worth moving your life around for, then what is? ",2014-03-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1893765d677873ef21,Kill Screen,Zack Kotzer,80,"While many new arcade games are built for spectatorship, they can be a little unwelcoming, full of secrets favouring someone who has survived a few rounds. That applies to most videogames, after all, but Smash Bros. found a middle ground, with enough combos and generally good ideas to feel rewarding, but none that can consistently overcome a monkey wrench. TowerFall Ascension, then, is the new arcade's Smash Bros.: an answer to a new genre that may be more alienating than it realizes, despite its inclusive agenda.",2014-03-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1893765d677873ef72,Post Arcade (National Post),Daniel Kaszor,90,"Freed from being a system exclusive on a console nobody owns, TowerFall can now take its place among the best couch competitive games of all time",2014-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1993765d677873ef8a,GamesBeat,Stephanie Carmichael,95,"You're going to get a lot of play out of TowerFall: Ascension, which is likely going to be the best version of this deep, clever, and wildly fun game. I loved what I got, and I wanted more. If you thought local multiplayer was dead, you might want to give Ascension a try.",2014-03-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1993765d677873ef96,EGM,Josh Harmon,100,"TowerFall: Ascension might not be complicated or feature-rich, but the instant pick-up-and-play fun of its local co-op arena battles make this the best game in the PS4's fledgling library.",2014-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1893765d677873ef5f,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Graham Smith,0,"Towerfall is a traditional pleasure, and it's easy to see why it's fun with friends or against the computer, because we've all played games like it before and can remember that they were fun. But there's an extra level of beauty and elegance in Towerfall's animations and mechanics, and it's those that make Towerfall special.",2014-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5d866f1893765d677873ef5c,Destructoid,Patrick Hancock,95,"TowerFall: Ascension has something for just about everybody. If you're at all intrinsically motivated, you will find something to love in the deep well of content available here. I've (intentionally) not even mentioned the fact that there are hidden secrets scattered throughout the game for the treasure-seekers out there until now, as if the fact that there are secrets was a secret of its own until just now! If you do have some local friends who can come over and hold a controller, buy this game immediately and invite them over, because TowerFall: Ascension is easily one of the best things you can do on a couch.",2014-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5fb87359038871749d415fe8,GameSpot,Maxwell McGee,80,Towerfall Ascension is a fast and frantic multiplayer game that provides lots of interesting variations on its enjoyable archery combat--just make sure you have a few friends on hand to play with.,2014-03-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,14f7d8fdd5a44768b8aad40c6a5ae018 5f58488df7c1f130627f59d6,Geeks Under Grace,,70,"Despite a few missteps in level design, Ape Out delivers a solid beat 'em up experience with its aesthetic.",2020-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2393765d67787a305e,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,90,"Ape Out is the kind of game that makes you glad the indie scene exists. It defines the type of game that is very easy to pick up, but it takes some real practice to conquer. It places pure action over story, with the reward for surviving every encounter being pure satisfaction. Failure is met with an immediate desire to try again instead of groaning in frustration. It's a gorgeous game, but more importantly, it ends way before the premise wears thin. In short, Ape Out easily goes on the list for one of the best titles of the year.",2019-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a3022,Pure Nintendo,,75,"While it can be fun to run around smashing stuff and listening to a cool soundtrack, Ape Out is a bit of a one-trick pony. When you boil it down, it's a maze runner with a smash-the-bad-guys element. Don't get me wrong—the theme may be simple, but the game is fun to play. It's challenging enough to keep you entertained for several hours so go let your inner monkey run wild for a while.",2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a304d,Nintendojo,Marc Deschamps,75,"Between the game’s stylish presentation and unique use of music, Ape Out feels unlike much else on eShop. The game is very much an impressive achievement from developer Gabe Cuzzillo, and those who value quality over length will find a great option in Ape Out.",2019-04-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a3048,Pardis Game,Parham Aghakhani,75,"Ape Out is a fantastic audiovisual experience with a gameplay which is easy to pick up and also enjoyable. However, while its length is perfect for a single playthrough, it doesn't offer much to encourage playing more. And the randomness, while offering a fresh & unique experience on each playthrough, sometimes paves the way for unfair situations & deaths ",2019-04-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a3021,GameSkinny,,80,"An Ape on the run looking for a way out is fierce to face, and fun to play as. Guide your ape to freedom, smashing any gun-wielding captors who get in your way!",2019-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a3023,Player2.net.au,Paul James,75,"Ape Out is a rare breed. An arcade experience that both infuriates and ingratiates itself to you thanks to exciting, riveting mechanics and a wonderful sense of style that is only seriously held back by its brevity.",2019-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a301b,GameSpace,Ed Orr,95,"I adore Ape Out. Visually it seems very uncomplicated, but step into the shoes of this gorilla and you will find that its simplicity belies a very considered approach to game design.",2019-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a300d,Impulsegamer,Paul Stuart,90,"Still, if you are a fan of puzzlers and want something different, Ape Out is a terrific diversion. While you may only play it for a few weeks (it's not a very long game), you're going to have a blast doing it.",2019-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a3018,Electric Bento,Drew Meadows,90,"The soundtrack, gameplay, and visuals all work together to provide a stellar experience that, to me, felt better in short bursts.",2019-03-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a3013,3DNews,Александр Бабулин,90,"Brilliant jazz improvisation in a game form. Fun, instinctive and harmonious.",2019-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a3045,SECTOR.sk,Matúš Štrba,80,Ape Out is a really surprising indie gem based on a dynamic music system with jazz tunes. The game is pretty short though.,2019-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a3042,Thumbsticks,Tom Baines,90,"Ape Out is a dynamo of a game, simultaneously stylish and meaty, that manages to succeed as both a technical demonstration of procedural generation – particularly that magical audio – and a bloody fun game to boot. Between this, Gris, and Pikuniku, Devolver Digital is absolutely crushing it right now.",2019-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a3033,GameOctane,Ryan Welch,91,"Ape Out offers a simple, yet stylistic experience that will keep you occupied and entertained for hours. It stands out as a truly unique indie game that you don't want to miss. The challenge speaks for itself and is a real visual and audio treat.",2019-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5e4ed2e3bdf729557ef4116d,Nerfeados,Martín Rodríguez,,Ape Out is a sort of a Beat'Em Up filled with some Jazz and a lot of Violence. For some people can be a little short but after using soldiers as human shields or just throwing them to the walls stays as a fun and quite interesting experience we don't see that often.,2019-03-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a301d,Gameplanet,Alan Bell,90,"Ape Out's near-perfect procedural polyrhythmic gameplay and music stays fun and exciting throughout. The games unique art style lends itself perfectly to the chaos and murder carried out by the games titular ape. While it can be a bit on the challenging side at times, the tight gameplay and frantic action will keep you coming back for 'just one more run' long into the night.",2019-03-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2393765d67787a3060,Switch Player,Nick Hanchet,90,"Ape Out is the embodiment of video game perfection. A clear artistic direction perfectly marries and compliments a simple, yet challenging, gameplay hook that keeps you coming back time after time. Additional challenging modes provide further replayability, and any excuse to keep playing is a good one in my books.",2019-03-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a301f,Gaming Nexus,Sean Colleli,90,"Ape Out is that rare mix of great art, sound and game design. It's a short but addictive experience with challenging, satisfying gameplay and an audiovisual style that instantly grabs your senses and doesn't let go.",2019-03-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a3015,OnlySP,Mike Cripe,60,"Ape Out is a beautiful game that is impossible to forget, yet finds itself with plenty of imperfections. The lengths the game goes to empower players in the world of a trapped gorilla are perfect and make the game easy enough to recommend. That said, some minor tweaks to the procedural level generation and more options to take out goons could have given Ape Out the tools to rise to the top. A sequel could do more to improve on the gameplay formula and should be on everyone’s radar, assuming Ape Out 2 is planned for the future, of course. Until then, Ape Out remains as an experience everyone should give a try, even if its gameplay does not quite meet the savory standards of its own presentation.",2019-03-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a3011,GameCrate,David Sanchez,83,"Ape Out is a fun and fast-paced action game with nary a dull moment. The brutal difficulty can go overboard at times, but even then it's never too daunting. This is one of the coolest games of 2019 so far, and any fan of slick, stylish action games should give it a go.",2019-03-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a300f,The Games Machine,Stefano Calzati,90,"Cuzzillo, Foddy and Boch have torn the cage of the creative processes by creating a model of their own. Ape Out is pure jazz: overwhelming, defiant and free. The monkey has escaped, infuriated, and wants to sow panic on the gaming industry.",2019-03-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2193765d67787a2fff,SomHráč.sk,Karel Šír,90,"Ape Out is a stylized, adrenaline-filled action game that won't give you a single moment to breathe. If you're looking for a short, intense videogaming experience, the escaping gorilla won't let you down.",2019-03-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a305b,AnaitGames,Marta Trivi,70,"An author game, Ape Out is a rhythm way in which we set the beat --punching our way through it.",2019-03-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a300b,Oyungezer Online,,79,"Ape Out is a game worthy of Devolver Digital portfolio with its amazing jazz music and unique art direction, but it may not appeal to everyone.",2019-03-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2193765d67787a3002,GameSpot,James O'Connor,70,"Ape Out prioritizes style over substance, but it's weird and interesting enough to justify a play.",2019-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2193765d67787a2ffd,GameGrin,Alan Wen,85,"A striking abstract visual style soundtracked by a jazz freakout as improvisational as its gameplay, Ape Out glories in its primal rage for a wild ride. Give into its rhythm and bloodlust, and just go ape!",2019-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2193765d67787a2ffb,IGN Italy,Davide Mancini,85,"Ape Out is a pure adrenaline rush. A joy to play, to watch and to listen to, where game, graphic and sound design work to bring together a true synesthetic experience.",2019-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2193765d67787a2ff7,ZTGD,Sophie Halliday,85,"Ape Out is a game that is entirely the sum of its parts. Whilst many indie games look stylish, or sound cool, or have a solid gameplay mechanic, rarely do all three coalesce into something so memorably original. Ape Out will surely be one of the most unique games of 2019 and whilst it’s short, it packs a knockout punch. ",2019-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2193765d67787a2ff3,PC Gamer,Tyler Wilde,70,A sensational audiovisual experience that starts to drag around halfway in.,2019-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5da78efec7c36e55d01edbce,SmashPad,Danreb Victorio,80,"Ape Out is every bit as fun as it is stylish, which are two features that usually result in a fantastic indie experience, so if you’re even thinking about getting this game, quit monkeying around and do it.",2019-03-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2393765d67787a3063,Nintendo Insider,Darren Palma,80,"If you’re looking for something with a deep story, items to collect and a leveling up system, then Ape Out is not what you’re looking for. However, if you want something that gets straight to the point and plays like Quentin Tarantino’s take on the Cowboy Bebop opening, then get ready for some whiplash whilst spanking the monkey.",2019-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2293765d67787a304a,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,100,"With simple and clear rules, Ape Out manages to remove often hidden layers about action games, and how a player understands – and adapts to specific situations – giving new insights on how practice and learning works in games. All fueled by one of the best jazzy tunes I’ve heard in a game.",2019-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2193765d67787a2ff9,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,85,"And it's here where once you understand the rhythm and feel of a level, the splashes of blood and primate rage truly becomes an instrument.",2019-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2193765d67787a2ff5,Shacknews,Chris Jarrard,80,Should you dive into APE OUT? Indie junkies who were enamored with Hotline Miami beyond its aesthetic will find lots to like about the feel of the combat and tight integration with the soundtrack.,2019-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2193765d67787a3006,The Digital Fix,Chris Patrick,90,"An addictive riot of a video game, and an essential purchase.",2019-03-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2093765d67787a2f68,God is a Geek,Chris Hyde,85,"Ape Out grabs you by the bananas and doesn't let go. A glorious combination of cathartic action, addictive gameplay and a rousing jazz backing.",2019-03-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2193765d67787a2fe9,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,90,"Ape Out is a brutal and primordial smash'em up, a gorilla race on a jazz base.",2019-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2193765d67787a2fe7,COGconnected,Patrick Anderson,88,"A refreshingly original game that takes its gaming influences and runs with them like a jazz soloist on a Saturday night, Ape Out is one game that elevates ultraviolence to an art form.",2019-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2193765d67787a2fe4,Flickering Myth,Shaun Munro,80,Ape Out is the Whiplash of gaming – jazz-as-ultra-violence and sure to be one of the year’s most brutally cathartic gaming experiences.,2019-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d867f2193765d67787a3008,Checkpoint Gaming,Hailey McKay,,Ape Out by Greg Cuzzillo is a fun fresh game that's too addictive for its own good. You'd be bananas not to give it a shot.,2019-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,d3a6b8379b864097b2c92d14ebfab190 5d86723593765d67787507fd,The Game is a Lie,Gabriel Carli,80,"Super Meat Boy is at least a basis of what every platformer should be. It's lacklustre when it comes to innovation and it can be a bit tedious at times, but it gets almost everything else right. What makes me the most impressed is its capability of, despite being almost a decade old, still being current and holding up as a very quality game.",2019-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723493765d67787507b0,Goomba Stomp,,82,"While joystick and button issues with Joy-Cons on the Switch give the game an unneeded layer of difficulty, Super Meat Boy plays as strong as ever and is an awesome game to have on the go.",2018-02-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723593765d67787507db,SwitchWatch,Juan Romero,85,"Super Meat Boy is as good today as it was back in 2010. It's hilarious, challenging and frustrating, you will feel elation and be infuriated. It will test your platforming skills to the nth degree. There are only certain games that can take you through this wide range of emotions and it's why you come back for more every time. If you have never played Super Meat Boy then there has never been a better time than on the Switch. A game which was influenced and pays homage to some fantastic games of the past but stands tall alongside them.",2018-01-25T05:00:00.000Z,False,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723593765d67787507d8,Sick Critic,Nathanael Hueso,95,"So is Super Meat Boy worth another go? Even if you bought and played the game halfway through its lifespan, I would say that it’s a definite “yes.” For newcomers who enjoy pain- I mean, who enjoy a challenge, I’m excited for you. You’re going to have a fantastic time yelling at your Switch while loving every minute of it.",2018-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723593765d67787507d5,Geek Culture Podcast,Dean James,90,"The Nintendo Switch has been the perfect landing spot for many indie games, and now Super Meat Boy has proven even older indie games have some life on the console as well. Coming with the new Race mode this time around, Super Meat Boy is yet another must own title for those looking for new games on the Nintendo Switch.",2018-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723593765d67787507d2,NintendoWorldReport,Zachary Miller,85,"It feels great to be playing Super Meat Boy again, despite the soundtrack problem. I can't say enough good things about it, but you should know that the difficulty ramps up pretty steadily and somewhere during the third world, the gloves really come off. Enjoy the Warp Zone of World 5-7, kids! If you can find a similarly-experienced buddy, the two-player race is really quite fun.",2018-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723593765d67787507ef,Nintendo Life,Steve Bowling,80,Super Meat Boy is another excellent indie addition to Switch's library.,2018-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723593765d67787507df,CGMagazine,Joel Couture,90,"Almost a decade later, Super Meat Boy still offers an excellent difficulty curve, sharp level design, and heartless, brutal platforming.",2018-01-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723593765d67787507cc,Nintendo Insider,Ryan Janes,90,"Super Meat Boy is one of the toughest platformers I’ve ever played. What starts out as challenging quickly transforms into a series of nightmarish playgrounds that had me cursing with frustration but more importantly always returning for more. With the inclusion of an all-new race mode, the Switch version of Super Meat Boy is one of the best yet and even worth a try for those who might already be familiar with this demanding game.",2018-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723593765d6778750800,Flickering Myth,Shaun Munro,85,While this new port of Super Meat Boy is really just a thirst-quencher until the long-awaited Super Meat Boy Forever lands...the appeal of owning it on Nintendo’s nifty new hybrid platform speaks for itself.,2018-01-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723393765d677875072a,Hobby Consolas,Alberto Lloret,80,"Super Meat Boy feels at home on Nintendo Switch. It's the very same 2D platformer that made us sweat on 360, PS4, Vita and Wii U, that has jumped to Switch retaining its tight controls and huge amount of levels and secrets. A modern classic that every lover of the platform genre should play.",2018-01-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723393765d6778750727,Attack of the Fanboy,William Schwartz,90,"Super Meat Boy on the Switch is a fine port of the game. If you've yet to play it, this is a modern indie classic that holds a lot of value in its challenge and depth.",2018-01-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723493765d6778750765,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,85,"As someone who originally played Super Meat Boy years ago, and has played games that have iterated on it since, I can say there’s still nothing that quite captures everything it does right. It feels fabulous on the Switch, it’s still as tough as ever, and the rewarding feeling when you conquer a tough-as-balls level never fails to put a smile on my face. If you’ve never indulged this may be the best platform to play it on as you can take it anywhere, and if you’ve played it before it’s well worth taking a return trip to Paintown, population: You.",2018-01-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723493765d67787507ad,Metro GameCentral,,80,"Indie gaming at its retro-loving best, with some of the most cunningly-designed and purposefully infuriating 2D gameplay ever seen.",2018-01-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723493765d677875075f,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,80,"Nearly eight years later, Super Meat Boy remains a master class in balancing difficulty into engaging level design.",2018-01-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723393765d677875072d,Handsome Phantom,Ben Smith,95,"In summary, it’s really hard and you’ll hate it but, like… you’ll hate it in a really good way.",2018-01-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723393765d677875073a,ShemWorld,Paul Shemmell,80,"If you're a masochist, this is the game for you. If you want a game to spank you, this is the game for you. You will die. A lot.",2016-09-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723393765d6778750737,FNintendo,João Duarte,90,"Super Meat Boy is one of the most marvelously-crafted and designed platform games to have been released in the current century. With its rich and varied levels, multiple motivations to keep playing, magnificent gameplay and fine-tuned difficulty curve, there's little standing in the way of Super Meat Boy to be one of the most memorable platform games to have been released in the last few years.",2016-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723393765d6778750722,NintendoWorldReport,Daan Koopman,85,"A lot of precision is needed, so having a controller with the buttons closer to one another is important. You won't beat the feeling that it is sort of floaty, but players will get the hang of it eventually. And when you do, it just comes together in a grand way.",2016-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723493765d677875079f,Nintendo Life,Evan Chambers,80,"The Wii U port for Super Meat Boy may not necessarily bring anything new to the table, but it's still an enjoyable experience. The new music is great. The level design is brilliant. The gameplay is difficult, yet satisfying. It's an excellent ode to original platformers, and a nice middle-finger to a lot of games that hold your hand throughout your experience. Super Meat Boy is trial by fire; here's hoping you make it out alive!",2016-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723593765d6778750809,Cubed3,Aria DiMezzo,90,"Even though the difficulty is extremely high, Super Meat Boy is worth the perseverance and dedication that it takes to become skilled. Completing a stage or collecting a bandage after dozens of attempts is tremendously rewarding. It is easily one of the best platformers to come out in recent years, and the effort and care of Team Meat shows in the final product; it's fantastic. Not very many games can nail that line, but Super Meat Boy is the magnum opus of ""easy to learn, difficult to master.""",2015-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723493765d677875075d,Gamestyle,Jason Scott,90,A Kobe beef steak served on a silver platter.,2015-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723593765d6778750806,Push Square,Joey Thurmond,80,"Super Meat Boy is an exercise in patience. You may in fact deplore it in the first one or two hours due to its unforgiving gameplay and level design, but if you take the time to consume much of what it has to offer, you may just acquire a taste for it.",2015-10-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723593765d6778750803,We Got This Covered,Joshua Kowbel,70,"I envy Sony fans that get to experience Super Meat Boy for the first time. Hundreds of levels, pixel-perfect controls, and a brand-new soundtrack cement the game as a must-play 2D platformer on the PlayStation 4 and Vita. ",2015-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5d86723593765d67787507c9,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,81,Super Meat Boy is a classic game in every sense of the term.,2015-10-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,58f2e8dff4a84c5796ebcbdd5d10fe34 5f074fb6d88e035744c1a1c4,Digital Spy,Scott Nichols,60,"Make no mistake, Torchlight 2 is nothing revolutionary. It favors a remix of genre conventions over any true evolution of the action RPG formula, but it is a pitch-perfect execution of those traditions that remains satisfying from start to finish and beyond.",2020-07-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5f074e84d88e035744c1a19d,Cheat Code Central,Josh Wirtanen,92,"If you had even the slightest interest in the original Torchlight, or if you're tired of Diablo III but are still itching for some more loot-grabbing RPG action, Torchlight II is well worth the asking price.",2020-07-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5defab9cad4f81777e1f52de,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,80,"If you can brush aside the lack of single console multiplayer, Torchlight II remains an addictive action-RPG experience.",2019-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5dc034267f2bb94cfe4bda58,FNintendo,Pedro Mesquita,80,"Torchlight 2, an action RPG and dungeon crawler from a previous generation, joins the Nintendo Switch catalogue in an example of how a conversion work should be handled: a register of excellence, where everything has been marvelously handled. The game may not be entirely groundbreaking but that becomes less relevant in the face its content, exploration, customization possibilities and how well it fits in the Switch format.",2019-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5da9f5835600ae62dfe1034e,Pure Nintendo,Seth Cano,80,"When compared with the plentiful amount of action-RPGs already on the Nintendo Switch Torchlight II can seem like a bit of an afterthought. But while its story has a poor endgame, it offers a cute aesthetic with plenty of charm. Panic Button has done a great job once again with porting, and those new to the genre will find plenty to entertain at a fair price.",2019-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d9ae316dd86394a41559f50,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,80,Torchlight II was a great action RPG back in 2012 and it still remains it to this day.,2019-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5e24cefd4a8a3b376f438b6f,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,90,"Torchlight II is a dungeon crawler of 2012 that has aged quite well. With a very solid playable base created by Diablo's parents, and an audiovisual section that keep the type after these 7 years, we finally see it release on consoles, and it has done it in an unbeatable way, almost without news but keeping the type . Hopefully this is just a prelude to what is to come ...",2019-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5f847b96fce0972e4e5f6e87,GAMEtainment,Dennis Röger,79,"Even seven years after its release Torchlight II still knows how to please, the game has aged well. The typical loot system works wonderfully on the home consoles. The porting is successful except for the equipment area. The story cannot convince one hundred percent with the few twists and surprises, but it doesn't have to. Since the story is finished after a good twenty hours, in the end game you only concentrate on the optimal equipment anyway. Torchlight II can still be played today, as long as you don't have elaborate textures or detailed graphics.",2019-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8a15edb1e8702c77c1d079,Switch Atlantic,Tyler Higgs,80,"Torchlight II still continues to be one of the best the dungeon crawling, Action RPG genre has to offer. The gameplay is solid and full of different quests to always keep you busy. With the 4 classes being so different from one another and NG+ there’s so much replay value here. Online multiplayer is a great addition, if you have some friends to play with and want to team up for some dungeon crawling action. Some of the dungeon designs could have used a bit more creativity and the story feels unimportant, but those are small blemishes on an otherwise great package.",2019-09-24T03:00:00.000Z,False,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8a5d4a6fb37f1499e4f728,ZTGD,Ken McKown,80,"Outside of Diablo III this is probably the best action-RPG currently available anywhere. Do not miss out on this exemplary title. It is a shame that the new Torchlight is not a continuation of the formula, but considering the quality of the first two games I will give anything bearing the namesake a shot.",2019-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 615f583a9e65de2d02a17af3,GearNuke,Humad Ali Shah,80,"Torchlight 2 is a quality port that took time in making its way to consoles. It feels like a little too late now, but this doesn't mean it is not a good action RPG. Those who are on the lookout for something new that can satisfy their Diablo thirst can have a good time with this sequel.",2019-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5e27711fc25afe0e75c30299,Marooners' Rock,Joseph Siemsen,84,"As it stands however, Torchlight II, a good game, stays a good game but some key features feel missing in the transition to console in the seven years since the initial release.",2019-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d89256e5c493d4b9bf92b03,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,Torchlight II takes what makes iconic action RPGs like Diablo fun and presents it in an accessible and highly enjoyable package.,2019-09-21T06:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b593765d67787abaec,Nintendo Times,Craig Majaski,80,"GREAT - Torchlight II is a great alternative to Diablo III on the Switch. It carries a Teen rating, which is more appropriate for younger gamers and a great introduction to the dungeon crawling loot RPG genre. A lack of local co-op on one Switch is a bit disappointing, but the four player online co-op more than makes up for it.",2019-09-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b593765d67787abada,PSX Brasil,,86,"The main quality of Torchlight II is knowing how to deal with its qualities and limitations. While comparisons to the great classics of the genre are inevitable, the game manages to distinguish itself with identity and guarantees some good hours of fun, exploration and stylish destruction of hordes and more hordes of enemies.",2019-09-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b593765d67787abaf1,Gameblog,Jonathan Bushle,70,"Torchlight is a good portage of a still good game, and it's great to play it everywhere on your Switch. But unfortunately, it lacks of a local multiplayer mode on one console.",2019-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b593765d67787abaef,Gaming Nexus,Russell Archey,90,"Torchlight II is as fun on the Switch as it was back when it launched on PCs seven years ago. The controls on the Switch feel pretty good and eased my worries about transitioning from PC to console. While a lot of the game is basically fighting enemies, collecting loot, and repeat, if you're into games like the Diablo series you should enjoy Torchlight II, and at a third of the price of Diablo III (at least on the Switch), Torchlight II is a great alternative.",2019-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b593765d67787abadc,Expansive,,100,"Torchlight 2 is a must-have on Switch if you’re a budding adventurer with a desire for action. It does, of course, lack the mod opportunities PC owners have enjoyed for years, and therefore misses a massive chunk of what makes the game special. But the content Runic Games have here is excellent and Panic Button have done a remarkable job of making it run as it should. Buy, buy, then buy again!",2019-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5de0ac8aad4f81777e1f3cbd,But Why Tho?,Rashaad Johnson,85,"Torchlight II has arisen from the depths of the shadows to compete in the race of memorable ARPGs, along with Diablo III and Path of Exile – who both have similar styles.",2019-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b593765d67787abadb,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"My time through Torchlight II is really just a blur of primary colours and explosions of gibs. If that’s what you need, and you’re able to look past the very deliberate shortcomings, then this will be a game that you will find hard to put down. ",2019-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b593765d67787abaf3,PowerUp!,James Wood,65,"The bones of a great game exist within the second entry, even today, but lop-sided gameplay and uninspired presentation obscure them far too much.",2019-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b593765d67787abae6,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,60,"Released at roughly the same time, Torchlight II shows just how much Diablo III has improved since launch, and the level of effort put into its console ports. While Diablo III is absolutely impeccable on console, Torchlight II feels neutered and a bit stunted.",2019-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b593765d67787abad4,Impulsegamer,Hugh Mitchell,80,"The Switch port of Torchlight 2 is tremendous, however the lack of simple, local co-op multiplayer is slightly disappointing",2019-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b593765d67787abad1,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Oscar Garcia Mompean,86,"We are facing one of the best exponents of Action RPG that we can find on consoles. Flowing action, continuous progression, ease of use, perfect playability and an artistic finish that maintains the type 7 years later ... whatever we say is little to extol a game that you are forced to buy if you did not already enjoy it on PC",2019-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5dea9b00ad4f81777e1f4ed3,Darkstation,Mark Steighner,80,"In the seven years since Torchlight II was released, dungeon crawlers have both evolved into a more complex genre and toyed with mechanics pulled from outside them, such as roguelikes.",2019-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b593765d67787abad8,Critical Hit,Brad Lang,80,"A great port of a fantastic game, Torchlight 2 still holds up as a great example of an ARPG dungeon-crawler that is unfortunately plagued by some annoying bugs and control scheme limitations",2019-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b493765d67787abac8,GameSkinny,,80,"Torchlight 2 on consoles has a new look and great performance, but it remains true to its origins, which can be both good and bad depending on who you ask.",2019-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b593765d67787abacb,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,75,"It just doesn't go above and beyond, feeling more generic overall. This is a Diablo-like game that feels a whole lot like Diablo, but doesn't carve out enough of an identity on its own to leave a lasting impression. Still, the only games of this genre that do the raw gameplay better are the ones that snuck their way into this review as a modifier to explain the style of game this is.",2019-09-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b593765d67787abae9,OnlySP,Rebecca Hills-Duty,60,"Overall, Torchlight II is a very solid console port. The gameplay loop is generally satisfying despite the minor annoyances, and can even feel a bit zen once the player manages to sink fully into the rhythm. Torchlight II does not do anything remarkable for the action hack-and-slash genre, but functions as a good spiritual successor to Diablo II and makes for a good alternative for hack-and-slash fans who were put off by Diablo III.",2019-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b593765d67787abad6,Push Square,Ken Talbot,70,"Torchlight II is an older title that feels its age at times. Nevertheless, it remains a solid example of its genre and will keep you occupied for hours on end. Multiplayer, an expansive upgrade system, and a sea of worthwhile loot make up for the repetitive gameplay.",2019-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b593765d67787abac9,PlayStation LifeStyle,Blake Grundman,90,"At the risk of sounding overly infatuated, I cannot begin to understand how the hell Torchlight II has aged so well. The art style, combat mechanics, and even loot drop loop are so finely tuned that it feels like the game fits in as well now as it did, seven years ago. With the obvious exception of the big boys over at Blizzard, the argument could be made that this is the best dungeon crawler on current generation consoles. Factor in the price tag of a mere $20, and this becomes an instant must buy. Just do yourself a favor and download this game. You can thank me later. …Don't worry. I'll wait.",2019-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b493765d67787abac7,Metro GameCentral,,80,"It's no longer the Diablo killer it used to be, but this remains a superior dungeon crawler, with great action and loot that still puts it amongst the genre's best.",2019-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d925131b59781214caf467c,Father Nerds Best,Scott Posey,80,Age hasn't slowed Torchlight 2 down and being able to play on the consoles is just the shot of adrenaline the series needed to get us excited for the future release of Torchlight Frontiers.,2019-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b593765d67787abacf,PlayStation Universe,Garri Bagdasarov,85,"Seven years after its initial release, Torchlight 2 finally graces the console generation and proves that you don't have to have Diablo in your title to make an impact. Torchlight 2 is a near-perfect dungeon crawler that no fan of the genre can afford to miss.",2019-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b593765d67787abacd,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,80,"Genre veterans may want to pause and think before buying, as there isn’t a whole lot here you haven’t seen before, but it’s tough to argue that you won’t enjoy the time you spend with this one.",2019-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b493765d67787ababb,DualShockers,Rachael Fiddis,80,Torchlight II is a great dungeon crawler on Switch even if it doesn't include couch co-op functionality.,2019-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b493765d67787ababd,Screen Rant,Scott Baird,80,Torchlight II is a fun action-RPG that stapled its inspiration to its sleeves.,2019-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b493765d67787abab9,IGN Spain,Luis López Zamorano,86,"Torchlight II for consoles remains true to the one that captivated us on PC and iIt adapts perfectly to desktop platforms. ",2019-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b493765d67787abab7,COGconnected,James Paley,86,"I lost hours and days to this game with a blink. Whether you’re looking for a new ARPG, or just a little more time with an old favorite, Torchlight 2 won’t let you down.",2019-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 5d8680b493765d67787abab5,CGMagazine,Zubi Khan,85,"Overall, Torchlight II on the Switch is an excellent addition to its library of fun, multiplayer-oriented games for both new fans and those wanting to return to the world of Vilderan after an extended absence.",2019-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,9ca2b214a7b0477cb57fb0975f50043c 628d6a9f0bfe2deada176d7f,Paste Magazine,Cameron Kunzelman,90,"Overall, I think Streets of New Capenna hits the sweet spot for what a Magic set can be. It is weirdly experimental on the creative side and tries to afford a huge amount of possible play experiences due to some new mechanical design on the game side.",2022-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,e8c01dff9a524977a2e51c5831155a91 627d6134008489e208d907df,Spaziogames,Valentino Cinefra,,"Streets of New Capenna is a full-bodied expansion, which returns to the three-color mechanics and enhances many game formats.",2022-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e8c01dff9a524977a2e51c5831155a91 607580cbcfbed43e46466c9d,GameBlast,Maurício Katayama,70,"Magic: The Gathering Arena fulfills the old dream of playing wherever you want, with decks designed by yourself, anytime and anywhere. With some gameplay and stability issues, it is far from perfect, but it does its job well in bringing all the richness and complexity of big screens to small screens. It is a very valid option to enjoy Magic, especially considering that it is a free application and has full integration with its desktop version.",2021-04-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,e8c01dff9a524977a2e51c5831155a91 60692166cfbed43e4646620f,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,80,"Playing MTG in the palm of your hand, flicking between cards with your fingers, that's the best way to play the digital version of this card game.",2021-04-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,e8c01dff9a524977a2e51c5831155a91 5deaadd2ad4f81777e1f4f0a,GameSpace,Lily Bass,80,"Magic: The Gathering Arena is an excellent entry point into the twenty-six-year-old franchise for new players and lovable for veteran players as well. While it's generally a very fun experience, it's not without technical issues.",2019-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,e8c01dff9a524977a2e51c5831155a91 5dc5a0943496c41f3bb5c220,Game Rant,Denny Connolly,90,Magic Arena brings the iconic card game into the modern era with a digital adaptation that finally matches the quality of the paper version.,2019-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,e8c01dff9a524977a2e51c5831155a91 5d9f54c00c619143026ad95f,PCGamesN,Will Freeman,80,"You can't beat the feeling of playing Magic with cardboard in your hands. Still, Arena presents a slick realisation in digital form, and one that should suit both old hands and newcomers.Will Freeman",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,e8c01dff9a524977a2e51c5831155a91 5d9f39a90c619143026ad93d,Gameblog,Vincent Elmer-Haerrig,70,"MTG Arena is not yet perfect and it's probably why it is not essential to every player. It remains a very valuable help and will evolve anyway to become an essential card game developping its esport side. If you have not played it yet, do not hesitate to download it for knowledge, and if you are practicing Magic, you will play it one day or another.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,e8c01dff9a524977a2e51c5831155a91 5d9eec470c619143026ad8ef,IGN Italy,Alessandro Alosi,85,"MTG Arena is the best possible transposition of the historic card game. It's free (initially, at least) and it's wonderful, there's no reason to not try it. With its unique style, complicated and rewarding, it will charm any TCG lover.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,e8c01dff9a524977a2e51c5831155a91 5d9b6f6edd86394a4155a084,Spaziogames,Valentino Cinefra,80,Quotation Forthcoming,2019-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,e8c01dff9a524977a2e51c5831155a91 5d9ab1d9dd86394a41559efd,MMORPG.com,Joseph Bradford,80,Magic Arena is a stellar addition to the Magic: The Gathering family. It’s here to stay and the competitive landscape will likely be better for it overall as time goes on.,2019-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,e8c01dff9a524977a2e51c5831155a91 5d95a4f2ac1d5c679fb3f3b0,Wccftech,Rosh Kelly,85,"Magic the Gathering is the grandfather of a lot of deckbuilding games, but its introduction to the digital marketplace feels fresh, exciting and well worth the (free) price tag",2019-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,e8c01dff9a524977a2e51c5831155a91 5d94f8a6fb2612131ba537a4,Game Informer,Daniel Tack,88,"Fans of Magic: The Gathering finally have a digital product they can be excited for, with free decks and a constant flow of cards creating an enticing free-to-play experience",2019-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,e8c01dff9a524977a2e51c5831155a91 5d94fcf2fb2612131ba537aa,PC Gamer,Jody Macgregor,79,"Slick and generous, Magic: The Gathering Arena is finally the adaptation the CCG originator deserves.",2019-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,e8c01dff9a524977a2e51c5831155a91 5d94e636fb2612131ba53787,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",,,"If you enjoy the tabletop CCG then, mate, you need to play MtG: Arena.",2019-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,e8c01dff9a524977a2e51c5831155a91 5d92a8b725e44d7d90f99bfa,Game Revolution,Alex Santa Maria,90,"After a year in beta, Magic: The Gathering Arena has worked out all of its problems. It's an excellent entry point into the long-standing card game and a more complex alternative to titles like Hearthstone.",2019-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,e8c01dff9a524977a2e51c5831155a91 5d9e4f030c619143026ad84f,Kotaku,Cecilia D'Anastasio,,"Magic Arena’s pitch has finally gotten me hooked on a game I’ve been playing on and off for seven years. Its ease of play makes the average Magic game more of a ballet than a stop-and-start football match. As most of its clunkier aspects game melt away, the heart of a card game that has nearly three decades’ worth of staying power shines through.",2019-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,e8c01dff9a524977a2e51c5831155a91 5d8e49f6b59781214caf44c4,Destructoid,Chris Carter,85,"Magic: The Gathering Arena is an absolutely brilliant recreation of Magic only held back by Wizards of the Coast's monetization strategy and some unfinished business. With more of an open mind toward new modes of play (plus ways to keep your old cards relevant) and a better client, this could be the definitive way to play the best card game in the world for the foreseeable future.",2019-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,e8c01dff9a524977a2e51c5831155a91 5d86765793765d677876ab61,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,95,"Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a game that hits me right square in the nostalgia, almost completely disarming of my faculties as a critic. As a love letter to the fans of Commandos, it is a dream come true.",2018-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,False,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765793765d677876ab57,GameMAG,,80,"Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is an exciting and well-made game of a rare genre that definitely will appeal to fans of Commandos and all fans of tactical games. If you have already played XCOM 2 and Mario + Rabbids, then definitely try this project.",2018-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765693765d677876ab4a,Gaming Masters,Florian Reich,74,"A game with loads of challenges, hours of playtime and a a solid use of console controls which help to overcome lots of the usual frustrations with PC ports.",2017-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765693765d677876ab45,ComiConverse,Alan Stock,,"As stealth games go, Shadow Tactics is one of the best I have ever played - and certainly the purest",2017-09-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765693765d677876ab52,VGN,Alessandro De Vita,80,"With a taste for the minute detail and a remarkable sense for level design, the obscure german developer put together 13 lovely, bloody tableau vivant with a japanese setting, whose shadows house a cabal of five well assorted blades.",2017-09-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765793765d677876ab5e,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,85,"Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun made my eyes tear. Playing the game I started to reminisce about the old days. The game is really similar to Commandos series, featuring a distinct and flavourful heroes. Crippled sniper, a child-thief, shinobi, samurai. They all make a ragtag team of personalities who have the same goal, but every single person has a different motivation - loyalty, wealth, fun. Put it simply, it's a perfect strategic game focusing on a single person-scale operations.",2017-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765693765d677876ab3f,The Digital Fix,Simon Riley,90,A remarkably strong challenge of your tactical skills hides some wonderful world-building and character-driven storytelling that helps this game really stand out.,2017-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765693765d677876ab36,Worth Playing,Michael Keener,90,"I can't recommend Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun enough to fans of strategy and stealth titles. There is a high level of replay value, and there's a sandbox feel to the levels, so players can determine how to beat them in a variety of ways.",2017-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765793765d677876ab67,Nexus,Lynley James,85,"If you enjoy stealth and tactical games and even some Japanese history I suggest that you pick it up. The game can be tough as nails and the temptation to rage quit when nearly an hour of progress is lost because you saved in the wrong place is there, but the satisfaction when you get things just right will soon have you coming back for more.",2017-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765693765d677876ab2b,GameZone,Mike Splechta,95,"While I still believe the game would be best controlled with a keyboard and mouse, I still wholeheartedly recommend this for anyone who appreciates smart, stealth gameplay. It's one of the best examples of the stealth genre with a ton of replayability.",2017-08-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765693765d677876ab1c,TheXboxHub,Carlos Santuana,80,"Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun brings a particularly brutal challenge, but at no point does it ever feel unfair. With some of the best stealth gameplay I have seen in a game for some time, and unusually large maps to utilise as a playground, there are many hours of fun to be had with this refreshing tactical showing.",2017-08-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765593765d677876ab07,GamingTrend,Ron Burke,90,"An excellent and challenging update to a familiar formula, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is one of those games that makes you cheer at your well-planned success when everything goes off without a hitch, and groan at your own poor planning when it doesn't. It gets so much right, that the relentless difficulty, and slightly less gorgeous console port can't mar its beauty. This one snuck up on me, and I couldn't be more glad that it did.",2017-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765593765d677876ab0d,GearNuke,Khurram Imtiaz,80,"There is a certain charm in attempting stealth in Shadow Tactics and with its focus on tactical aspects of combat, the story unforuately takes a backseat to the gameplay.",2017-08-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765593765d677876ab16,WellPlayed,Edward Darling,80,"Shadow Tactics is a gorgeous, isometric stealth game with a fun and varied cast of characters",2017-08-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765593765d677876ab13,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,80,"Despite its minor camera and screen tearing issues though, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is great for those looking for a challenge. Its mix of stealth, strategy and action is a highly enjoyable one, and with its wealth of missions and bonus objectives there's plenty to go at.",2017-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765593765d677876aafd,COGconnected,Nicholas Plouffe,82,"If you enjoy stealth or strategy, Shadow Tactics is for you.",2017-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765593765d677876ab00,Eurogamer,Jeffrey Matulef,75,A winning premise of cleverly combined genres let down by a series of irritating design issues.,2017-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765593765d677876ab0a,Cerealkillerz,Gabriel Bogdan,83,"Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun macht seine Arbeit auch auf der Xbox One und Playstation 4 sehr ordentlich. Optisch steht das Spiel der PC Version um nichts nach und auch die Steuerung mit dem Gamepad geht locker und leicht von der Hand. Die rund 25 stündige Spielzeit der Kampagne resultiert Großteils zu Schulden der Trial & Error Passagen, die viele Spieler und Genre-Einsteiger abschrecken könnten. Denn unter dem hohen Schwierigkeitsgrad und dem ständigen Neu-Laden des Geschehens leidet der Spielspaß enorm, was sich in den späteren Missionen deutlich bemerkbar macht. Wer sich jedoch voll darauf einlässt und eine Herausforderung sucht, der kann ohne Zögern zugreifen, denn mit Shadow Tactis: Blades of the Shogun wartet ein wahres Echtzeit-Strategie Meisterwerk darauf, auch auf der aktuellen Konsolengeneration gespielt zu werden.",2017-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765593765d677876aafa,Spaziogames,Gianluca Arena,80,"Shadow Tactics is as good as it was some months ago on PC, with the added benefit that on both PS4 and Xbox One there are fewer worthy real time strategy games. We sincerely hope to see more of these games in the near future on consoles.",2017-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765593765d677876aaf7,PlayStation LifeStyle,Ahmed Mohamed,90,"Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is an immense stealth game that features dozens of satisfying mechanics and an undying focus on the art of tactical warfare. Even on normal difficulty, the game will force the player to use every iota of their tactical nuance as they assassinate their way through an emotional story-line that takes them to all manner of settings across the island nation. The game's camera system is the only misstep in an otherwise superb port to console, which hopefully spurs more games of its type on PC to go down the same route.",2017-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765693765d677876ab42,Windows Central,Brendan Lowry,80,"While Shadow Tactics offers a decent gameplay length, the lack of replayability makes the pricing a little questionable, but over all, if you're a fan of the genre, you will find it to be a worthwhile investment.",2017-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765593765d677876aad5,Metro GameCentral,,80,"It may have been over a decade since the last official Commandos game, but this smart new mix of stealth and strategy continues the legacy with great aplomb.",2017-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765593765d677876aaf4,TheSixthAxis,Jim Hargreaves,80,"While a fun and interesting take on the genre, Shadow Tactics will prove a little too demanding for some. Although self-contained, levels are surprisingly big, each crammed with an array of moving clockwork pieces. With some stretching past the half-hour mark, it can be an overwhelming and sometimes exhausting game to play. Still, you'd be hard pressed to find a stealth game as satisfying or rewarding.",2017-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765593765d677876aaeb,NEOsite,Adam Grochocki,95,"Shadow Tactics is yet another game that proves the past is a good place to look for ideas. Even if they were not successful then, it can make pretty fresh experience now.",2017-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765593765d677876ab10,Without the Sarcasm,agent86ix,100,"Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a masterpiece of hardcore stealth gaming. You’re constantly outnumbered and outgunned by enemies that react rather convincingly to your presence. It takes full mastery of the wide array of tools at your disposal to turn the tides. Success takes patience and cunning, but the reward is immensely satisfying.",2017-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765593765d677876aae4,Games Xtreme,Darren Pearce,100,"Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a great game, one that has a ton of replay value and allows you to experiment with various ways to achieve your mission objectives. If you're a fan of Commandos from the old days, then this game will bring that back with a modern gameplay twist.",2017-07-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765593765d677876aae1,Areajugones,Álvaro Giménez,80,Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a great title for the fans of the strategy genre that play on consoles. Very deep and lots of content to explore.,2017-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765593765d677876aadd,GamePro,Manuel Fritsch,86,"Old school stealth tactics game in modern garb, motivated by great level design and strategic finesse.",2017-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765593765d677876aaf1,Push Square,Ken Talbot,90,"A welcome return to a type of stealth-strategy that hasn't been seen on PlayStation for many a moon. The period setting forms a great backdrop for the action, missions are steeped in atmosphere, and the central characters are just plain cool. Lack of co-op is a missed opportunity, but the addictive challenge badges will keep you coming back for more. Shadow Tactics: Blade of the Shogun is a serious tactical treat..",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765593765d677876aada,PlayStation Universe,Garri Bagdasarov,90,One of the most satisfying and fulfilling games i've played this year. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a great game that makes you think three steps ahead. I was hooked from the very first kill to the very last.,2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765793765d677876ab59,Game Debate,,90,"For fans of real-time tactics and stealth games, Shadow Tactics is very nearly without compare. It's that same classic Commandos gameplay wrapped up in an exquisite new shell; still punishing yet not cruel.",2017-03-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765793765d677876ab6f,Goomba Stomp,Carston Carasella,90,"Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a breath of fresh air for the real-time tactics genre, and a wickedly difficult, satisfying gameplay experience.",2017-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765693765d677876ab22,New Game Network,Ben Thomas,85,Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a great stealth experience featuring a diverse squad of deadly assassins ready to implement the perfect plan.,2017-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765593765d677876aaee,PC Gamer,Fraser Brown,92,"Shadow Tactics’ impressive missions, laden toy box and likeable cast make it one of the greatest stealth games of the last decade.",2017-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765793765d677876ab72,SomHráč.sk,Roman Klein,80,"Shadow Tactics is going to soothe the soul of many strategy game fans, even of those that haven't played the old classics. Its gripping story makes it easy to recommend.",2017-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765493765d677876aa63,Cubed3,,50,"Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a game hardcore puzzle types will enjoy, despite what any screenshot looks like, but any fan of RTS or even stealth games will be annoyed by the very narrow path of figuring out the current ""stealth puzzle"" facing them. If it is any indication of the slog that will be faced, a warning appears if you have not saved in over a minute. For the very narrow niche of puzzle gamers, they will enjoy figuring it out, but for everyone else, it is simply far too much guess-and-check, and the pure repetition grinds the player down.",2017-01-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765493765d677876aab7,Worth Playing,Brian Dumlao,85,"Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a pleasant surprise. In a time when the genre is making a comeback, it adheres to some of the popular traits while still providing a fresh setting, an interesting story and a good set of characters. Stealth fans will love the level of intelligence in the enemies, while light strategy fans will love the various options at their disposal for accomplishing even the simplest of tasks. With a good presentation and solid controls for both keyboard/mouse and controller, Shadow Tactics is an excellent choice for anyone who's looking for the next strategy or stealth game fix.",2017-01-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765493765d677876aa7d,GameGrin,James Boote,90,"A brilliant tactical puzzle game, interesting story, engaging characters, slick controls and beautiful maps make this a very enjoyable play. It’ll take you while to get through each level but it’s very rewarding when your plans all come together and you feel like a master ninja!",2017-01-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765693765d677876ab2d,Wccftech,Chris Wray,85,"Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a fantastic return to form for the real-time tactics genre, with a particular emphasis on stealth based gameplay. Reminiscent of Commandos, it offers a fantastic tactical approach in a brilliantly designed world that will do more than enough to grab anybody’s attention. Not without its difficulty, it's never too hard that it's unfair.",2016-12-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86765693765d677876ab28,Destructoid,Darren Nakamura,80,"I've spent a few work nights staying up way too late playing, just to see what it would throw at me next. With the replayability built into each mission, I can imagine a few more of those nights on the horizon.",2016-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,aec117239abd49a08eddc9e75a981fa3 5d86724793765d6778750d83,Worth Playing,Fran Soto,80,"While Salt and Sanctuary is truly its own game, with themes and elements appealing to fans of the genre, there were moments when it was too similar to its predecessors, and some unnecessary mechanics were added in an attempt to separate itself from the pack. Sometimes, paying homage to something can get caught up in the fine line of copying. However, it is a title that fits well with a ""pick up/put down"" pace and gives players a lot of choice in how they wish to play. Salt and Sanctuary provides ample replay value in a fun title that is fast-paced and challenging enough for anyone seeking a ""Souls-like"" game.",2019-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724793765d6778750d76,Unboxholics,Βάσω Κοζαδίνου,80,A 2D RPG platformer that Souls veterans will absolutely love!,2019-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724a93765d6778751099,GamingTrend,Travis Northup,85,"Salt and Sanctuary isn't the most original game in the world, but Ska Studio's take on a 2D Souls game has enough going for it to stand on its own two legs. It's held back somewhat by occasionally cheap difficulty spikes, but that shouldn't deter you from picking the game up if you're looking for a game that will kick your ass.",2019-02-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724b93765d67787510c8,AbsoluteXbox,Paul Rooney,76,"However, for new and returning players alike, Salt and Sanctuary is challenging, rich in lore, lovingly detailed and a very enjoyable experience.",2019-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724a93765d677875109e,Handsome Phantom,Philip Neyman,85,"If you’re looking for a challenging 2D RPG and love everything that From Software has created over the past ten to fifteen years, you’ll love Salt and Sanctuary.",2019-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5ddcae21ad4f81777e1f376a,But Why Tho?,Charles Hartford,80,"All in all, Salt and Sanctuary was a challenging and interesting experience through an atmospheric world, full of dreadful monsters, and labyrinthine levels. If that sort of challenge is what you are looking for in a 2D platformer than Salt and Sanctuary might be the game for you.",2019-02-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5ef1de08d88e035744c18417,33bits,José Vicente Mendiola Marcos,80,"Salt and Sanctuary is a proposal that does not hide where most of its ideas come from, although it manages to make us feel that we are in front of a title with its own personality. It maintains the virtues of the Souls saga and only tarnishes its overall artistic direction.",2018-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724a93765d677875109b,Saving Content,Ed Acosta,80,"When the game first released, it came out around the time of Dark Souls 3 so it shared some of that same space with a game that already has an established base. With the Switch port of Salt and Sanctuary, I feel like this is as good a time as any to pick this one up and give it a shot. If you enjoy these styles of games you can’t do much better in 2D than Salt and Sanctuary.",2018-09-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724a93765d6778751096,SA Gamer,Marko Swanepoel,85,Salt and Sanctuary wears its obvious inspiration on its sleeve. It takes the magic ingredients from the Souls franchise and makes something of its own on a 2D plane. All of its individual aspects gel well to create an ultra-hard side-scrolling adventure through the dark and dreary. The Switch port is well done and makes it the perfect way to die horribly wherever it is convenient.,2018-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724793765d6778750d9f,Switch Player,Nick Hanchet,80,"Salt and Sanctuary not only manages to encapsulate the games in which it took liberal inspiration from, but then confidently build upon them, ensuring a complete, unique package that demands your attention at all times.",2018-08-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724a93765d6778751044,Goomba Stomp,Ricky da Conceição,,"In size and scale, Salt and Sanctuary has a lot to offer for a 2D platformer -- but it is the attention to the small things that really gives the game its awesome stature. An amazing feat of imagination.",2018-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724a93765d677875104a,Wccftech,Christian Vaz,70,"Salt and Sanctuary may be inspired by the Dark Souls series, but that doesn't necessarily mean every Dark Souls fan is going to love this game. The big problem with creating an entire game inspired by a well-loved franchise is that people's expectations are going to be sky high. As someone that loves Dark Souls, I can say I enjoyed aspects of Salt and Sanctuary, but comparing the two games side by side seems incredibly unfair. Similarly to the Souls games, Salt and Sanctuary requires time and patience for players to reap its true rewards. While that may be attractive to some, it doesn't quite have the same level of depth and finesse that would warrant it as a worthy substitute for one of the greatest RPGs ever created.",2018-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724a93765d6778751041,Hobby Consolas,Álvaro Alonso,80,"If Dark Souls and Castlevania had a 2D child, it would probably be called Salt and Sanctuary. It may not be the most innovative game out there, but Ska Studios has managed to merge elements from both series to give birth to a truly great experience that we won't put down easily.",2018-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724793765d6778750d7d,Switching Worlds,Hooshan Torabi,82,"Salt and Sanctuary is purely a Dark Souls clone for the 2D style of gaming. It's not a carbon copy, but it offers rewarding combat and exploration. With an open-ended world and varied enemies & bosses, a decent character progression system, secrets to find, numerous weapon types and a grim atmosphere, it's easy to be sucked in and master being a better fight than you were since your last death. This isn't a game about impossibility, but rather adapting and honing your skills. For that alone, Salt and Sanctuary is one of the best 2D action-RPG's available.",2018-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724a93765d677875103b,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,80,"Salt and Sanctuary for the Switch is a great port. Everything is smooth and it works just as I had expected it to be. There are no slowdowns, the graphics look just as good, the audio is just as chilling as ever, and the adventure is still an awesome one to be had. If you haven't already had the chance to dive into this comber, and woeful tale, you should. It's worth it.",2018-08-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724a93765d6778751086,Rely On Horror,Jordan Leendertsen,75,"I enjoyed my time with Salt and Sanctuary, and if you enjoy challenging 2D games or just games with fantastic horror art design, you probably will too.",2018-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724a93765d67787510a3,PowerUp!,Leo Stevenson,80,It stands on its own as an excellent addition to the genre while also bringing flavours of its own.,2018-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724a93765d6778751094,Geeks Under Grace,,85,"If you enjoy Souls-like games you need to play Salt and Sanctuary. The art style, music, and level design are unique and a joy to experience.",2018-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724a93765d6778751047,GaminGuardian,Alberto Morales Palencia,78,"Salt and Sanctuary is the most similar game in the market to a 2D Dark Souls. It's a very enjoyable metroidvania, with a journey with a lot of platforms in which we can found a demanding combat, but not unfair. Probably you die a lot of times, but, if you can win, the victory taste could be really nice.",2018-08-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724a93765d6778751038,Areajugones,David Cruz García,90,"Salt and Sanctuary is the result of a perfect combination of the metroidvania and ""souls"" elements in order to create a unique, hard and satisfying 2D adventure that knows how to reward players' skill. The Nintendo Switch version is indeed a great one.",2018-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724a93765d6778751035,GamePro,Linda Sprenger,80,An excellent soul-like with slight design flaws that fits on the switch like the salt to the pepper shaker.,2018-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724793765d6778750d88,SwitchRPG,Evan Bee,80,"Recommending Salt and Sanctuary comes with a hefty amount of baggage. It is not just an action-combat RPG, it takes some of the best parts of a number of different series and combines them to create what could be called a 2D Dark Souls equivalent. However, that is a discredit to all of the smart design and punishing challenge the the developers have implemented in order to make that oppressive feeling work without an additional dimension. A patient video game enthusiast with some experience with this kind of game may get the most mileage out of it, but even newcomers will appreciate the crash course of mechanics and difficulty that Salt and Sanctuary features, especially with the fabled Dark Souls remaster eventually coming to Switch. If you’re looking to get your teeth kicked in by a well-made title, this is definitely the one for you, otherwise you might end up grappling with your Switch a bit too much.",2018-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724a93765d677875103e,Gadgets 360,Rishi Alwani,80,"As derivative as it may sound, Salt and Sanctuary is an enjoyable romp on the Nintendo Switch thanks to its entertaining combat. It's good enough to warrant checking it out despite some concerns. With Dark Souls for the Nintendo Switch missing in action, Salt and Sanctuary is an enjoyable way to get your Souls fix.",2018-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724a93765d6778751032,COGconnected,Scott Sullivan,90,"The folks at Ska Studios have crafted something stellar here, though. Despite how much the Souls series has inspired this title, it still stands on its own two feet without feeling derivative.",2018-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724993765d6778750f9d,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,80,"Salt and Sanctuary is a solid homage to its blatant source of inspiration. It doesn't supplant its predecessors, but it does an admirable job nonetheless, and offers players a moody, intricate, and fundamentally enjoyable dark fantasy experience. [OpenCritic note: Matt Sainsbury separately reviewed the PS4 (4.5 stars) and Switch (3.5 stars) versions. The scores have been averaged.]",2018-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724993765d6778750fd1,GBAtemp,Adrien Montgomery,73,"Salt and Sanctuary is an excellent love-letter to the Dark Souls franchise while still managing to provide a distinctly unique experience. As far as game design goes, this is a splendidly polished example of the Soulsborne mechanics appropriated correctly, and I eagerly anticipate playing all the way through NG+7 and beyond, just not on the Switch. Unfortunately, the dark screen and glaring performance issues in this port detract from the overall experience, docking points. On steam, however, I'd likely give this an 8 or a 9.",2018-08-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724993765d6778750f9a,GearNuke,Danial Arshad Khan,80,"It is not easy to mix and mash different genres and end up with a solid result. Salt and Sanctuary looks like a weird fusion of different games from the outside, but it actually manages to work perfectly fine and ends up creating its own sub-genre. It has a beautiful dose of side-scrolling combat mixed with metroidvania exploration and a robust character class system on top of it, offering an endless amount of fun.",2018-08-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724993765d6778750fa3,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,80,"Salt and Sanctuary is dark. It's just how it is. And being honest, it's all the better for it. On the Switch's small screen though, the darkness of most of the environments coupled with the zoomed out camera makes it hard to see certain enemies and their attacks.",2018-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724993765d6778750f95,We Got This Covered,Edward Love,90,"This little platformer wears its influences loudly and proudly. Salt and Sanctuary is a tribute act of the finest kind, distilling the essential Dark Souls experience in 2D.",2018-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724993765d6778750f89,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,60,"All told, Salt and Sanctuary is just about what you'd expect it to be: it's more or less a 2D Dark Souls, but with a little more emphasis on less. Salt and Sanctuary does an admirable job of hitting all the right beats that it needs to provide a challenging and fun action adventure that will no doubt provide a solid bang for your buck, but it doesn't do a whole lot to stand on its own two legs; this is a game that can only thrive on the scraps generated by the overwhelming popularity of a much better game series. We'd give this one a recommendation to any Dark Souls fans - this is a decent way of capturing that game's spirit - but those who've never been interested won't find much new here to entice them.",2018-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724993765d6778750f92,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,80,"Ska Studios smartly transformed the core concepts of a Souls game and turned it into a side-scrolling action game with an ample amount of Metroidvania influence. The result is tough as nails, but doable with perseverance and gumption. Salt and Sanctuary is not for the faint of heart, but it's a journey worth suffering through for those who think they are worthy.",2018-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724993765d6778750f8c,DualShockers,Logan Moore,75,"Salt and Sanctuary takes the Souls-like formula to 2D and almost perfectly executes upon it. While it may not win points for originality, Ska Studios has done a fantastic job of transitioning the Souls style of combat into 2D while simultaneously mixing in elements of platforming and level design found in Metroidvania games. If you still haven't given one of these kinds of games a shot yet, Salt and Sanctuary is a great starting point for novices of the genre.",2018-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724893765d6778750f1e,TechRaptor,Georgina Young,95,Salt and Sanctuary is an amazing game that is well paced and has layers of gameplay that slowly unfold the more you play. This game is recommended even if you are shy of the difficulty of the Souls series and is throughly rewarding.,2017-05-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724893765d6778750e5e,PSX Brasil,José Viana,75,"Salt & Sanctuary comes to the PlayStation Vita. Maybe not quite intact in comparison to the PlayStation 4 version, but it still manages to be fun for those looking for an experience that was still unseen for the portable.",2017-03-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724993765d6778750fca,GameSkinny,Vian De Bod,80,"Salt And Sanctuary is a great, 2D Side-scrolling RPG with Dark Souls-level difficulty. Here are my first impressions upon getting the game.",2017-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724893765d6778750f37,IGN,Leif Johnson,86,"You could call Salt and Sanctuary a 2D mashup of Dark Souls and Castlevania, and you'd be right. But such a simple pronouncement would be a disservice to the tremendous amount of thought that's gone into Salt and Sanctuary, whether it's in the graphic style that evokes horror through the style of comic strips or in the intricate web of dungeons and castles serves as it map.",2016-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724793765d6778750de0,GameCrate,Angelo D'Argenio,73,"Salt and Sanctuary is a good 2D conversion of the Souls formula, but its experimental nature invites more than a few flaws. If you don't mind difficult-to-see graphics and sometimes cheap combat, then you'll happily come back for more.",2016-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724993765d6778750f43,Gamers FTW,Jordan Moseley,72,"Only suffering from minor problems, Salt and Sanctuary proves that not all 2D platform games are for children.",2016-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724893765d6778750f3a,COGconnected,Paul Sullivan,90,"If you're looking for a really short review, here it is: Salt & Sanctuary is Dark Souls in 2D.",2016-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d86724793765d6778750d96,SomHráč.sk,Martin Kubeš,85,"Salt and Sanctuary is a great action RPG that will definitely satisfy hardcore gamers. It's very similar to the Souls series and combined with favorable price tag, it's a must have video game.",2016-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,b69fb17fe548401297c61f0e88807031 5d9356fe2bd7182a97e25ac7,RPGamer,Mike Moehnke,80,This is a unique and affecting title that is worth seeking out by any who haven’t tried it before.,2019-09-29T23:00:00.000Z,False,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0793765d677873e5d6,IGN Middle East,,85,"Giants, a princess with red hair, charming music and an attractive world, this is how I will summarize ""Child of Light""",2018-10-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0493765d677873e4cf,Pixel Dynamo,Holly Hardy,78,"Child of Light offers so much more value than the price tag denotes. The bittersweet story is articulated in an incredibly innovative way, the art-style and animation are striking, all topped with a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, and elegant combat system. There are lots of 'full-price' games out there that have embarrassingly less to show. I don't think you could want much more, this is unless you're partial to the more typical titles under Ubisoft Montreal's belt.",2015-10-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0293765d677873e3fb,Kritiqal,Nate Kiernan,,Child of Light is so staggeringly beautiful that it's not uncommon to find its presentation entirely overpowering the game underneath.,2015-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0493765d677873e4ef,Gaming Nexus,Sean Colleli,85,"Child of Light is an artist's RPG through and through. Combat is more thoughtful than intimidating, the story is at once archetypal and clever, and the game's visual and auditory flare is truly something to behold.",2014-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0693765d677873e5b5,FNintendo,Manuel Morais,80,"Child of Light is nothing short of a delight of appealing mechanics and marvelous artistic component, set to enchant those looking for a charming RPG. Its storylines could use some additional development, as well as more tasks outside the plot's line, but this remains a solid choice.",2014-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0693765d677873e5cb,VGChartz,Brent Galietti,,Child of Light is a fanciful game that shows what great presentation can mean to a game.,2014-05-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0693765d677873e58f,GameXplain,Derrick Bitner,75,,2014-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0493765d677873e504,PlayStation Universe,Garri Bagdasarov,95,"Child of Light is a game that should not be missed, especially by RPG fans. If someone asked me to give them an example of why video games are considered art, Child of Light would be that game. Child of Light is easily an early contender for Game of the Year.",2014-05-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0693765d677873e58c,NintendoWorldReport,Guillaume Veillette,75,"In the end, I loved Child of Light less than I hoped I would. It is terrific to look at, and its battle system remained addictive for several hours of gameplay. The humdrum exploration, the too-repetitive (though fun) combat, and the unfocused story bring the title down after a strong first impression. I still believe it is worth experiencing, especially given the scarcity of RPGs on the Wii U, but some fundamental flaws keep it from getting my unconditional recommendation.",2014-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 62325198274ec35e72dbf525,Tom's Guide,Jill Scharr,80,"Combining European fairy tales and Japanese RPGs, ""Child of Light"" is equal parts charming and challenging.",2014-05-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0493765d677873e4f2,Worth Playing,Brian Dumlao,90,"If you have even a small interest in role-playing games, Child of Light comes highly recommended.",2014-05-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0593765d677873e531,Arcade Sushi,Greg Srisavasdi,90,"Considering the beauty that surrounds Lemuria, getting lost within Child of Light's lands is far from boring.",2014-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0293765d677873e3f8,Game Debate,Katie Allen,90,"But whilst Child Of Light not may carry the sheer narrative depth of story of a 100 hour, £40 full RPG release, but there are few games out there that will provide you with such a polished, enchanting experience for £12. It's a must-play for fans of the genre, an unforgettably ethereal experience that seamlessly merges childhood nostalgia with its own gameplay innovations and unique, memorable style.",2014-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0593765d677873e577,TechnoBuffalo,Eric Frederiksen,70,"Parts of the game don't work, but they don't take away from what it's trying to do.",2014-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0793765d677873e5d8,GameGrin,Joe Pring,85,"If this is the start of many new projects from Ubisoft Montreal, no doubt many people are going to be watching with keen eyes, because Child of Light provides a fantastical experience that revitalises turn-based combat for a new audience. Give it a go, you won't be disappointed.",2014-05-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0693765d677873e5a9,New Game Network,Alex Moore,80,"A visually gorgeous, hand-crafted RPG from the creators of big budget titles; a sumptuous storybook adventure, only marred by a few small blemishes.",2014-05-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0493765d677873e4f5,ActionTrip,Keri Honea,92,"Child of Light isn't perfect, but it's a gorgeously fun RPG nonetheless. I never once found myself bored running and flying around Lumeria, and yes, it helped that I never stopped being amazed at the jaw-dropping art at every turn. However, with the wide variety of partymember skills, the combat that never let me slack, and the ability to wander whenever I choose, I couldn't have been bored even if the art was lackluster. For $15, I cannot recommend Child of Light to RPG fans enough.",2014-05-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0693765d677873e5c8,The A.V. Club,Steve Heisler,100,"Child Of Light is a joyous story about how tragedy, be it in achievement form or otherwise, shapes the strongest of us, how the only way to measure love is through pain. Aurora's coming-of-age is disguised as a righteous fight. There is a lot of tragedy in Child Of Light, but she chooses to see the triumph.",2014-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0693765d677873e5a3,Slant Magazine,Justin Clark,90,"Someone will likely prove this statement wrong, but there hasn't been a game that's run this far with the storybook conceit, and if there is, it's a near-certainty it wasn't executed with this much beauty, heart, and care.",2014-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0593765d677873e537,GamingBolt,Ravi Sinha,90,"Child of Light is everything you ever ask for in an RPG platformer and oh so much more. Whether it appeals to you or not, you owe it to yourself to visit Lemuria.",2014-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0393765d677873e479,Giant Bomb,Alex Navarro,60,"As visually resplendent and periodically fun as Child of Light can be, it too often buckles under the weight of its own aspirations.",2014-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0393765d677873e474,GameCrate,Quibian Salazar-Moreno,93,Child of Light is an excellent mix of nostalgic RPG gameplay and modern art with a story that's accessible to pretty much anyone.,2014-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0393765d677873e45a,Shacknews,Robert Workman,80,Child of Light is a must-play for casual and hardcore fans of RPGs alike.,2014-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0293765d677873e405,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Marsh Davies,0,"I want to enjoy it more: the hybridity of the game is daring and to be applauded. There's obvious passion and idiosyncrasy here, which aren't things you can always say about games spat from the cogs of AAA development. But delightful though it looks, and as winsome as its talking mice are, the combination of frictionless overworld and my frustration with its battle system left me feeling enervated. A less than fabulous fable, then, with a not so fairytale ending.",2014-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0393765d677873e4b0,NZGamer,Hadyn Green,90,"I suppose, if I was trying to find a flaw and be picky, I would say that Child of Light feels like an incredibly good mobile game. But really that's such a minor criticism, I can't even put any weight behind my statement.",2014-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0393765d677873e470,Cubed3,,80,Child of Light is a great first step into the genre for Ubisoft and a thoroughly enjoyable experience overall. It takes the classic Active Time Battle system and puts a twist on it with the Timeline mechanic. The presentation is top notch and sure to generate some interest in the game all on its own.,2014-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0593765d677873e548,Impulsegamer,Peter Bourke,90,"Child of Light is a beautifully created game that looks like some lost fairy tale come to life. The UbiArt Engine really enhances the gaming experience, especially the stylised character design and wondrous environments. For a game that appears to be a platformer, Child of Light is definitely not but rather creates an engaging minimalist RPG title. The skills available for your characters are interesting and it's great that it does not limit what your character has access to. The turn based mechanics are solid and I love how Igniculus has the ability to disrupt your enemies turns. Most gamers should be able to polish off this game in around 12 or so hours but if you fight every battle, this will take longer.",2014-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0393765d677873e45c,Dealspwn,Brendan Griffiths,80,"Child of Light proves that cheap downloadable RPGs can be done right after all. Visually enchanting and featuring a clever twist on classic turn-based combat, this puts many full-sized RPGs to shame. Even with painful rhyming dialogue and generic story, you'll find yourself hooked to the end.",2014-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0293765d677873e3fe,High-Def Digest,Trevor Ruben,70,"I come away from 'Child of Light' more disappointed than unsatisfied. There is immense potential in Ubisoft's Framework development engine and the team behind it, and I hope they take this game as a lesson on the path to greater, more focused design. First, the gameplay is everything. The turn-based, timeline stuff is highly entertaining and, more importantly, different. Second, beautiful art doesn't make a well-constructed world. It helps, sure, but Aurora's adventure was back-dropped by a collection of still life portraits, not a living, breathing world. As a video game, you're missing the point if the player doesn't feel a part of a bigger universe. Third, poetry is for the poets.",2014-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0293765d677873e3f5,MMORPG.com,William Murphy,82,"Child of Light is a beautifully rendered, fun, and fairly engrossing RPG that every fan of the genre should try. It does enough different to stand out from the pack, and I'm talking about more than its artistic styling. It won't drain forty plus hours of your free time, but for $15? Yeah, this one's worth the three Starbucks coffees it'll cost you and won't leave a bad taste in your mouth in the process.",2014-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0293765d677873e3f3,Twinfinite,Zhiqing Wan,100,"It aims to plunge you into a charming and childlike fairytale world where you battle the darkness to save the light. With the subtle and soothing melodies of its outstanding soundtrack and the lovely visuals, I'd say this game has accomplished exactly that. Child of Light is a solid coming-of-age bedtime story for both children and adults alike. It's just simply enchanting, is what it is.",2014-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0693765d677873e5b8,We Got This Covered,John Fleury,80,"Offering high-quality gameplay and a beautiful world to explore, Child of Light is one of this year's downloadable standouts.",2014-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0693765d677873e5a6,Next Gen Base,Ben Ward,85,"Child of Light is a game that's worth of a spot in anyone's collection. With the PlayStation versions being cross-buy, it's difficult not to recommend it. In the video review, I mention that it's £16, and this was an early price for the deluxe edition online. If you download it from the store, it's £12, and that's a fantastic price for what is a beautiful game. If you're willing to forgive the slightly irritating rhyming structure to the narrative and just get on with exploring the gorgeous environments, you won't go far wrong with Child of Light.",2014-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0593765d677873e571,EGM,Chris Holzworth,70,"Gorgeous to see and hear and engaging as far as gameplay is concerned, Child of Light is an excellently built game with a forgivably wonky augmentation system but an underdeveloped narrative. Its artists very clearly knew what they wanted it to be, but couldn't quite manage to orchestrate effectively. Play it, soak up its beauty, but expect a jejune take on fairy tale yarn-spinning.",2014-04-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0593765d677873e566,AusGamers,,60,"There are the makings of a better game in here, and the combat is reliably entertaining throughout, but Child of Light never quite rises as high as its untethered protagonist.",2014-04-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0493765d677873e4fe,PC Invasion,Tim McDonald,60,"Child of Light perhaps doesn't shine as bright as it might, but it's nonetheless quite a dazzling sight.",2014-04-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0493765d677873e4fb,COGconnected,Shawn Petraschuk,90,Between its artistic strengths and its addictive gameplay Child of Light is a fairy tale well worth the price of admission that I wish more studios would take notice of.,2014-04-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0493765d677873e4ec,PlayStation LifeStyle,Dyani Wood,90,"I want everyone to play this game! Child of Light is a great example of a modern RPG that bridges gaming with other forms of art. I will be showing this game to any friends and family who are not too familiar with what gaming can be, or who have some uninformed stereotypes about what all video games are like these days. Beautiful painting-style art, moving music, refreshing and simple gameplay, and a multifaceted, emotional storyline make this game well worth the time and money.",2014-04-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d866f0393765d677873e45f,PSX Extreme,Ben Dutka,90,"Child of Light shines in a sea of dark, gritty, often ugly imagery. That shine isn't especially bright or piercing; in fact, it's softer, muted. It lures us with its softhearted coo, rather than blasting our senses with extraordinary strength and brilliance.",2014-04-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d86710c93765d67787489eb,Hardcore Gamer,Sean Hannley,70,"Galactic Civilizations III is better than Beyond Earth (especially at release), but in this ever improving genre you have to come up with your best shot at launch and, if you want to sell DLC, build on top of that in engaging ways. This genre is one of high replayability and hundred hour games so your product has to challenge last year's fully DLCed 4x games in a substantive way to merit the kind of investment in time, intellectual energy and money that these games require.",2015-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d63b78c08184c10933a47874117db8c 5d86710d93765d67787489f9,TechRaptor,Benjamin Jeanotte,85,"Galactic Civilizations III is more of the same with some nice upgrades and a handful of new features, and I have no complaints about that. A great starting point for new players, and an even nicer reason to take up an old addiction for veterans.",2015-06-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d63b78c08184c10933a47874117db8c 5d86710c93765d67787489dc,Niche Gamer,Maciej Miszczyk,70,"Galactic Civilizations 3 is a solid turn-based strategy with a great potential. Unfortunately, right now it just doesn't do enough to surpass its predecessors and distinguish itself from competitors. It's a good game, sure – but it does feel like an enhanced remake of Galactic Civilizations 2 rather than a full-fledged sequel.",2015-06-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d63b78c08184c10933a47874117db8c 5d86710c93765d67787489a0,Gaming Nexus,Tom Bitterman,80,A good game marred by bugs and lack of documentation. Once it is fixed it should be back on top but it does not justify a higher score.,2015-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d63b78c08184c10933a47874117db8c 5d86710c93765d677874898a,USgamer,Mike Williams,80,"Galactic Civilizations III is a great rebuild of a great series. The game is much bigger, multiplayer is here to stay, and the ship designer will keep some players occupied for hours. Is it missing a few features from previous entries? Sure, but GalCiv III is still worth your time and money.",2015-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d63b78c08184c10933a47874117db8c 5d86710c93765d6778748990,Shacknews,Steven Wong,80,"Given how complex GalCiv3's overlapping systems are, getting good at the game can become quite a daunting task, but it's worth it. Few games offer the same sense of flexibility and depth that this game has.",2015-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d63b78c08184c10933a47874117db8c 5d86710c93765d6778748999,Eurogamer,Richie Shoemaker,80,"Other minor issues aside, such as a need to develop the game's rather basic fleet management UI and a somewhat crippling arbitrary penalty that makes large-scale empire administration more of a chore than it should be, the game is well deserving of the GalCiv name and offers enough in the way of traditional features and modern scalability to secure the series' place at the very top of the 4X tech tree - if not for the five years that Stardock intend to adapt and add to the game, then at least until the next 4X game comes along in a few days time. ",2015-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d63b78c08184c10933a47874117db8c 5d86710c93765d67787489d9,PC Gamer,Richard Cobbett,87,"More of a refresh than expected, but still hands down the best modern way to conquer unknown space.",2015-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d63b78c08184c10933a47874117db8c 5d86710c93765d67787489df,Arcade Sushi,Alex Langley,85,"Galactic Civilizations III stays the course on the strong path laid by Galactic Civilization II— at times to a fault. The tactical, political wheeling-and-dealing action is more streamlined than ever before, but outside of a few relatively small changes the core gameplay is essentially the same.",2015-05-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d63b78c08184c10933a47874117db8c 5d86710c93765d67787489e5,COGconnected,Doug Mercer,88,"With very few drawbacks and some very interesting game modes still coming, this game is going to be a life suck. Whether it be campaign, multiplayer or simply an 'insane' size map and all the races including the ones you create, you will really enjoy throwing whole days away on galactic domination.",2015-05-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d63b78c08184c10933a47874117db8c 5d86710c93765d677874896b,Metro GameCentral,,80,"Only a minor improvement on the last game, but still a hugely accomplished space strategy game – with an almost infinite range of customisation options.",2015-05-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d63b78c08184c10933a47874117db8c 5d86710c93765d67787489e8,PCGamesN,Fraser Brown,90,"I worried that, after years of playing its predecessor and all of its expansions, I would be too familiar with Galactic Civilizations III. I worried that I'd get a bit tired of it too quickly. This hasn't remotely been the case. I'm hooked in the same way I was with the last game, and not because it's stayed the same, but because it's managed to strike that balance between the comfortingly familiar and the refreshingly new.",2015-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d63b78c08184c10933a47874117db8c 5d86710c93765d6778748977,Game Informer,Daniel Tack,88,"Different races, ship customization, and disparate methods of victory and progression make your choices meaningful, leading to an essential experience for strategy-game enthusiasts",2015-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d63b78c08184c10933a47874117db8c 5d86710c93765d67787489e3,GameWatcher,Nick Horth,90,"Galactic Civilizations 3 is a constantly rewarding experience, a colossal box of toys with which you can create some truly memorable stories. It's the embodiment of the 'just one more click' cliché, a game that can have you jumping on intending for a few turns, only for you to come to your senses hours later, eyes bleary and unfocused, but that new armada of elerium-shielded warships ready to roll over your unsuspecting enemies.",2015-05-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d63b78c08184c10933a47874117db8c 5d86710c93765d67787489d5,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Adam Smith,0,"Despite my uncertainty about some of the specifics, it's a game that has me firmly in its clutches and I'm happy to be there. Maybe it's a hug rather than a clutch.",2015-05-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d63b78c08184c10933a47874117db8c 5d86710c93765d6778748993,IGN,Leif Johnson,86,"Galactic Civilizations 3 doesn't re-invent the wheel, but it delivers a top-notch, highly customizable 4X experience.",2015-05-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d63b78c08184c10933a47874117db8c 5d86710c93765d67787489a9,The Escapist,Jonathan Bolding,80,"It innovates from prior games in the series, and is undeniably fun, but Galactic Civilizations III isn't the clear leader in a packed genre.",2015-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d63b78c08184c10933a47874117db8c 5d86710c93765d67787489a3,Softpedia,Andrei Dumitrescu,90,"Galactic Civilizations III is a great game, containing a mix of familiar mechanics and new ideas that can keep both fans and newcomers occupied for a frighteningly long period of time.",2015-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d63b78c08184c10933a47874117db8c 5d86710c93765d6778748996,GameSpot,Daniel Starkey,80,"The Galactic Civilizations series has returned with more ships, bigger maps, and new ways to explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate.",2015-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d63b78c08184c10933a47874117db8c 5d86711993765d6778748e47,Push Square,Sam Brooke,80,"With Cities: Skylines, developer Colossal Order has laid the foundations for the city-building genre to return to consoles. Simple controls, immeasurable details, and accessible gameplay all ensure that the urban planning sim is a fun yet challenging experience.",2020-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711393765d6778748cfa,FNintendo,Nuno Nêveda,70,Cities: Skylines has been adapted to the Nintendo Switch in a way that does its job in a fun and competent way. The size constraints of the Nintendo Switch screen do set some limits that do not allow for the entirety of the game's characteristics to be fully reproduced but the experience is nonetheless fun and interesting and fits perfectly with the fans of the city simulation genre.,2018-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711393765d6778748cf6,Kinglink Reviews,,90,"Easily one of the best city management games, if not the only pure one left. Build a city of your own, and watch it grow. This game was made as a response to SimCity and instead replaced it.",2018-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,False,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711293765d6778748c5f,Nintendojo,,75,"Overall, this is a PC-quality, bonafide City Simulation game on a handheld console. Regardless of the system it is on, Cities Skylines is a one of the better games in the genre despite some flaws and missing features. If you can look past the performance issues during certain circumstances, this is a wonderful and remarkable game to be able to play on the go and at home that can keep you busy and entertained for the foreseeable future.",2018-10-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711393765d6778748cc0,GameSkinny,Fox Doucette,90,Upgrade your industrial production with the latest expansion for Cities: Skylines.,2018-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711393765d6778748d02,Fintendo,Ville Kovanen,70,"""Limited power, unlimited possibilities.""",2018-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711293765d6778748c6d,GameSpace,,86,I hope every building simulator fan out there gives this DLC a try because it's jam-packed with considerations to be made definitely worth investigating!,2018-06-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711293765d6778748c72,CGMagazine,Jordan Biordi,90,"Cities: Skylines is definitely a must-own for fans of the genre, or gamers with a nostalgic itch for SimCity that EA certainly won't scratch.",2017-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711293765d6778748c7a,Cubed3,Sandy Wilson,80,"For anyone who's looking to experience Cities Skylines and doesn't have access to a PC, this is the version to purchase. It's a thoroughly enjoyable game that really captures the old-school simulator catharsis. It's very addictive and with promises of more patches and potential for more DLC, it's probably going to be the long term leader of the city building genre on consoles for a long time to come. Heartily recommended to all who are interested!",2017-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711393765d6778748cc6,Cubed3,Sam Turner,80,"With a complex design system expertly hidden behind an inviting and easygoing experience, people can find peace within the expansive landscapes and that is a rare thing in what is usually a high stakes and stressful simulated experience.",2017-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711393765d6778748cd0,Thumbsticks,Daniel New,80,"Cities: Skylines takes a classic game design template and updates it with minimum fuss and considerable style. It might not be the type of game you'd normally want to take over the family TV, but it's hard to imagine a better console execution.",2017-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711393765d6778748cdc,Handsome Phantom,Ben Smith,85,"Until you've seen it, it's impossible to understand the scale at which a game like Cities: Skylines exists. Even starting a new city in a small area seems like an insurmountable task. The complexity of the controls and decisions at your behest seem unlearnable. But these things don't mean the game isn't a ton of fun.",2017-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711293765d6778748c45,Geeks Under Grace,,83,"It may not be a gem for everyone since it does require a lot of self-motivation and self-direction for a sandbox genre, but If you are a city builder with determination and organization, this is the game for you.",2017-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711993765d6778748e50,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,90,"Cities Skylines is a ridiculously clever and enjoyable game, and one that I expect I will spend a lot of time playing down the track. EA looks like it will not be revitalising Sim City as a franchise anytime soon, so I'm so glad that another developer has stepped up to the plate and created the game that the last Sim City should have been… and I am so glad it's finally on PlayStation 4.",2017-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711993765d6778748e34,NEOsite,,80,"Classic city simulation genre from PC is letting us design, make and manage the dream metropolis on PS4. Concrete jungle, industry valley or green eco-city – it all up to us!",2017-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711993765d6778748e4d,Hardcore Gamer,Cory Wells,80,"Cities: Skylines – PlayStation 4 Edition brings an excellent city-simulator to consoles offering an amazing interface and excellent visuals. Everything is straightforward in terms of gameplay and the game feels like a modern take on the older and excellent versions of Sim City. While the console version may lack some of the content the PC version does, there is more than enough here to keep anyone busy.",2017-08-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711a93765d6778748e64,GameZone,Cade Onder,80,Cities: Skylines is the spiritual successor to Simcity you've been waiting for.,2017-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711993765d6778748e41,PlayStation LifeStyle,Jowi Meli,70,"In the end, whether you prefer to whittle your hours away building the city of your dreams with unlimited resources, or chase down trophies as you build your way toward things more deliberately, I don't think you'll find a superior sim anywhere on PS4.",2017-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711993765d6778748e3e,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,75,"To have Cities: Skylines on PS4 is wholly welcome. It may suffer slightly for the transition, but what makes it a wonderfully accessible and engrossing city builder is still there. It may be a touch simple for the sim enthusiast, but it has the ability to draw a wider audience into the genre, and that's something to be happy about.",2017-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711993765d6778748e2d,Spaziogames,Valentino Cinefra,80,"Even on PlayStation 4, Cities: Skylines is still the greatest city builder around.",2017-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711893765d6778748e19,Hobby Consolas,Elisabeth López,80,"Cities Skylines arrives on PS4 to delight fans of urban management and construction games with an edition that includes the DLC After Dark. Despite being a notable edition, it does not reach the mark because it does not include the rest of the expansions and does not allow to manage some aspects.",2017-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711893765d6778748e05,Victory Point,,80,"Cities: Skylines is a great pick up and play for anyone who enjoys creative gameplay, especially for those strategically minded. It feels like this game still has so much future potential, let’s hope that Colossal Order are just laying the foundations for future content.",2017-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711993765d6778748e44,Pure Playstation,Jason Frye,75,"Cities: Skylines – PS4 Edition is a great game for your inner city planner. With a simple interface and an excellent menu system, you can build anything from an ideal small town to a smog-filled metropolis. Although I had to wait sometimes to make my next move in the game, it is still an easy game to recommend to anyone looking for a dynamic, city-building sim without a lot of other unnecessary parts.",2017-08-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711993765d6778748e25,Chalgyr's Game Room,Breanna Corrigan,60,"Cities: Skylines has successfully stolen quite a few hours of my life and taught me that the urban architecture in my home city leaves a lot to be desired. With its ability to create your own city design right down to the roads and the great detail available on each of your denizens, Cities firmly rivals, and in my opinion passes SimCity. It’s the only game I have even bought computer parts specifically so I could play it. I had to install a heat sink the size of my fist into my computer to keep my core from becoming a puddle of useless metal. Totally worth it though because this game is one of my favorites of all time. However, I’m a firm believer that not everything should be brought over to console. Although the developers did an amazing job in converting a quintessential computer game for the couch warriors, it just doesn't work.",2017-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711793765d6778748d89,The Digital Fix,Peter Taylor,60,"Some missing features, specifically the ability to speed up time, holds Cities: Skylines back but it's still a competent city builder.",2017-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711793765d6778748d8c,Spaziogames,Marcello Paolillo,75,"Cities: Skylines on Xbox One console is the same great, complex and unique city builder, avaiable on PC from 2015. For all console gamers, this game is the perfect city building simulation.",2017-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711693765d6778748d76,Metro GameCentral,,70,"A reasonable port of the PC original, and certainly the best SimCity clone on consoles, but missing features and awkward controls narrow its scope and appeal.",2017-05-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711593765d6778748d3f,ZTGD,John Whitehouse,80,"Cities Skyline is a welcome addition to the Xbox One, and consoles in general. It's a competently made city building game, one that hasn't been dumbed down for those that prefer a console to PC. It may take a while for the game to open up and kick into gear, but when it does, there is no limit to what you can build.",2017-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711693765d6778748d55,LevelUp,Guillermo Navarrete,75,"Even with its flaws, Cities: Xbox Skyline One Edition is a worthy representative of the genre and while it does not have the reaches that the PC version, it does maintain the depth. You can easily spend hours in front of the TV correcting small details or building major improvements in your city.",2017-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711693765d6778748d58,GameSpew,Chris McMullen,70,"Standing back and admiring your city, knowing that you were responsible for its virtual prosperity, is immensely satisfying. Niche interest it may be, but if you favour construction over destruction, then Cities: Skylines offers a solid foundation for your future metropolis.",2017-04-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711593765d6778748d45,TheSixthAxis,Dominic Leighton,80,"Despite some technical issues brought about by Cities: Skylines' transition to Xbox One, it remains an enthralling city builder, and one which has virtually no competition on console. The most keenly felt loss is the ability to fast-forward through time, but for those who succumb to its more relaxed pace, Cities: Skylines is liable to remain the best home console city builder for some time.",2017-04-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711593765d6778748d3c,Press Start,Mehdi Zadnane,80,"Cities: Skylines – Xbox One Edition does make a few mistakes along the way, but it provides players with a great and mostly feature-complete city-planning experience that has been sorely missing in the console space.",2017-04-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711593765d6778748d36,God is a Geek,Mikhail Madnani,80,"Cities: Skylines is a blast to play on Xbox One, but I wish they hadn't left out the fast forward feature and also added the other expansion that are available on PC to this release.",2017-04-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711593765d6778748d33,Xbox Achievements,Dan Webb,80,"Cities: Skylines is a pretty damn good city building sim game for consoles. It's got its problems and it's incredibly limited in its scope, but if you're looking to kill more than a few hours with one of the most therapeutic game in some time, this is it.",2017-04-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711593765d6778748d39,TheXboxHub,Gareth Brierley,90,"If you love taking charge, want to manage worlds, balance budgets and take on a heavy load in your quest to become god, then this is the game for you.",2017-04-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711693765d6778748d6d,IGN Italy,Stefano Castelli,80,"Complex and demanding, Cities: Skylines is a solid and engaging city-builder ported quite well on Xbox One.",2017-04-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711593765d6778748d48,Game Informer,Brian Shea,85,"True to its PC reputation, Cities: Skylines is the best city-builder out there today",2017-04-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711593765d6778748d42,CGMagazine,Cody Orme,85,"Still one of the best games in the genre, Cities: Skylines – Xbox One Edition, is the best city sim on consoles.",2017-04-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711593765d6778748d25,IGN Spain,David Soriano,80,"Cities: Skylines hasn't been benefited or harmed in this Xbox One port.. It's the same deep and accessible that we had in PC, but now we miss the two DLCs that are missing.",2017-04-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 5d86711393765d6778748d00,Stevivor,Stuart Gollan,85,"If you harbour even the slightest desire to build then you have to experience Cities: Skylines. It provides most of the complexity of Maxis' 2013 Sim City but isn't bogged down with restrictive city size and a focus on co-operative building. The customisation and mods will keep this game alive for a long, long time and Colossal Order are due great praise for their embracing user created content.",2017-04-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf83aee67dd1475fb6bf2c8563f14b70 6218f2818c0e99a77f4bd3f1,Jump Dash Roll,Jessica Eudy,80,"A stylish visual novel with interesting gameplay and an engaging plot, The Life And Suffering Of Sir Brante will appeal to most people who like choosing their own adventures, classic literature, or even just a great story.",2022-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,3119a7edcaaa45208cd45818b951c0cd 620fedd49e5c48c548d82dc8,Thumb Culture,,100,"Sir Brante is an excellent narrative-driven RPG delivering an engaging story in a richly detailed world. The game does stack the deck against you but hopefully, wise choices see you through it. Being played in the pages of a book paints a picture in your mind including some black and white landscapes too",2022-02-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,3119a7edcaaa45208cd45818b951c0cd 60898c766a418dc538cba79e,RPG Fan,Bob Richardson,85,Icarus-esque in its attempt to set a new standard in choices matter adventuring.,2021-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,3119a7edcaaa45208cd45818b951c0cd 607545d6cfbed43e46466c8d,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,85,"The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is one of the better games of its kind I have played in recent memory. The world-building and writing are enthralling, and the prospect of guiding your character from life to death is a fun and challenging exercise. I would have loved more interactivity, especially in dialogues, and some decisions seem predetermined and stacked against you a few too many times to truly feel open. In the end, that doesn't detract from the otherwise fun RPG adventure novel. If you're yearning for a good RPG adventure that is heavy on the reading side, I'd highly recommend The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante.",2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,3119a7edcaaa45208cd45818b951c0cd 60c221d6ab3e90299df7099f,Doublejump,Callum Johnston,,"The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is an engaging fantasy RPG. It’s not perfect, but the demo is worth at least a look.",2021-04-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,3119a7edcaaa45208cd45818b951c0cd 605539b1cfbed43e46464b46,New Game Network,Daniel Nichols,82,"An absolute joy from start to finish, The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante puts you in a tumultuous time and gives you a starring role. The story and hard decisions you're forced into makes this an engaging experience.",2021-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,3119a7edcaaa45208cd45818b951c0cd 604b961d529d50e69fa106e2,33bits,Euyen Esquefa Pons,80,"The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is not an ordinary game. It is closer to conversational adventures, board games, or ""write your own adventure"" books than it is to a current video game. But if his proposal convinces you, you will find a story full of twists, dramatic situations, and hard decisions that will not let you go until the end. Of course, only in English and Russian.",2021-03-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,3119a7edcaaa45208cd45818b951c0cd 6049fba4529d50e69fa10483,The Games Machine,Emanuele Feronato,75,"The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is an interactive novel in which interaction is reduced to the bare bone, allowing us only to turn the pages of the book and choose our next moves from a list of options. So it should not be evaluated as a game but as a story. And from this point of view it is a brilliant tale, which manages to capture attention from the very first pages, making us suffer for the unfortunate protagonist. Like all products of this kind, however, after the first intense run you will only want to see the multiple endings, skipping most of the rest of the story.",2021-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,3119a7edcaaa45208cd45818b951c0cd 60486887529d50e69fa102ad,WellPlayed,Aza Hudson,75,"The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante hits all the right notes of a choose-your-own-adventure game, with just enough of its own spin to stand out from the crowd. A dark fantasy world rife with pseudo-historical politics and tensions is just the icing on the cake.",2021-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,3119a7edcaaa45208cd45818b951c0cd 604555a4529d50e69fa0ff4e,Hey Poor Player,Jonathan Trussler,90,"The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a remarkable storytelling achievement. Ironically, though the game is rendered in an artful monochrome, none of its frequent moral decisions are completely black and white. Every choice had my mouse wavering over the screen, considering the consequences of my actions. It’s one of those rare gaming narratives that’s equally tragic, challenging and exhilarating. The message I felt came across is: don’t weep for the paths not taken or the limited change one person can make, but choose the life you want to live and live it to the fullest. As painful and filled with sorrow as Sir Brante’s life is, it’s one that’s well worth living through yourself.",2021-03-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,3119a7edcaaa45208cd45818b951c0cd 604680ae529d50e69fa1002b,KeenGamer,Adam Conner,90,"The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante melds medieval fantasy and somber art with decision-making gameplay. With myriad options at the player's disposal, which path will you choose? Will you act out of self-interest, focus on your family, or try to please one of the many powerful characters you will meet along that way?",2021-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,3119a7edcaaa45208cd45818b951c0cd 6043f884529d50e69fa0fef4,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,80,"Carving a destiny through The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a surprisingly heart-rending and engrossing experience. It won’t be for everyone – it’s a text heavy game and it navigates some heavy subject matters – but if you have a soft spot for interactive fiction, this is one of the best examples of the genre for quite some time.",2021-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,3119a7edcaaa45208cd45818b951c0cd 60409f59529d50e69fa0fa9d,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,80,"I still have a small handful of complaints such as the uselessness of the “valor” stat and the arguably questionable balance of stat shifts on the noble route in general, but I spent time exploring different outcomes related to the inquisitor path that I had initially ignored and it ended up being my favorite storyline. The underlying mechanics feel significantly better when you can plan around certain stats required for specific outcomes, too, and now that my blind fumbling isn’t handicapping me, I’ve reached several different endings and realized that there’s more reactivity here than I initially thought.",2021-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,3119a7edcaaa45208cd45818b951c0cd 603d63a1529d50e69fa0f8be,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,90,"I cannot think of any other text-based game that made me want to go for another playthrough with completely different outcomes as soon as I had finished my first one. This might not be the most visually compelling or action-heavy game released in recent memory, but it’s easily one of my favorite games in 2021 so far.",2021-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,3119a7edcaaa45208cd45818b951c0cd 5d867c9b93765d6778792937,peppage,,100,,2019-02-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d6778792935,viewport,,80,"The art, music, exploration, and quests all make for a very enjoyable game, and the pinball concept is novel enough to distinguish the game from other members of the genre. The bosses and a large number of underwhelming upgrades don’t manage to overshadow what the game does well. While I found the pinball mechanics frustrating, your mileage may vary depending on your skill at pinball, and I still believe Yoku’s Island Express is worth a look in spite of this.",2018-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d6778792941,GameGrin,Thomas Hughes,85,"With only a few small niggles to complain about, Yoku's Island Express successfully merges pinball and platforming without ever making the former feel like a gimmick. Its beautiful presentation and fun, engaging exploration blend together to create a truly unique experience.",2018-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d67787928ee,PS4Blog.net,,90,"Yoku's Island Express is a very fun pinball/Metroidvania that you should check out on Nintendo Switch. The colorful art style and the great level design, mixed with the pinball mechanics and the Metroidvania side of things, make this a very entertaining release that everyone can enjoy, even those who are not a fan of full-on pinball games. Villa Gorilla HAS certainly found a creative way of presenting a new type of game, and one I'm sure you're going to like.",2018-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d6778792914,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,85,"Yoku's Island Express is a game that you'll encourage others to check out the minute you start playing. Aside from the gorgeous aesthetics, the use of pinball mechanics is inspired, and the execution of the mechanics is done well. It's a relatively short experience, but it feels packed with tons of side-quests if you can deal with the backtracking seeming to go on a little longer than usual due to the pinball mechanics. Overall, Yoku's Island Express is a brilliant game that adventure fans need.",2018-07-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d67787928f6,CFG Games,Franky Abraham,90,If you like pinball and adventure this is a must buy. Even for those wanting a new experience I can easily recommend this charming and beautiful game.,2018-07-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d6778792905,Nintendojo,Robert Marrujo,91,"As has become tradition on Nintendo consoles, Yoku's is an indie title that stands on level footing with some premium offerings in the eShop. Don't let this one roll past you as you scroll through the different games on offer for Switch, as it's a genuine delight.",2018-07-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d67787928ff,TechRaptor,Alex Santa Maria,95,Yoku's Island Express is the perfect mixture of pinball and video games. Taking the best of both worlds and dropping it into a charming setting filled with likable characters makes for a relaxing romp that shouldn't be missed.,2018-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d67787928f9,Impulsegamer,Hugh Mitchell,80,Yoku's Island Express combines pinball with exploration in an irresistibly charming and gorgeous adventure game.,2018-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d67787928d4,FNintendo,Vitor Carvalho,80,"Yoku's Island Express packs just enough to be a fun and simple 2D platformer with a delightful pinball component to make it standout amidst all the recent incursions of the Metroidvania style. While the game could certainly use a longer lifespan, its marvelous level design, music, gameplay mechanics and fun adventure will keep the players well amused for some time.",2018-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d6778792934,Generación Xbox,,83,"In short, if you are looking for a good platform game, fun and challenging, Yoku's Island Express will not only meet your expectations, but will exceed them. An excellent game that mixes two genres in a very successful way.",2018-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d67787928af,GameMAG,,80,"Yoku's Island Express is a beautiful adventure that uses the concept of Super Metroid, but adds unique and surprisingly appropriate integration of pinball to the mechanics. If you are a fan of metroidvania genre and have long wanted to try something unusual, then this project is a must-play for you.",2018-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d67787928be,Player2.net.au,Sarah Ellen,,"Yoku’s Island Express is a one-off, and it needs to be – its ingenuity is perfectly contained on its own hole, and well worth the broadening of your gaming experience.",2018-06-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9c93765d6778792949,Planet PlayStation,Charles Kyle,95,"Even if you aren’t a fan of the pinball genre, you will want to give this a try. It’s action gameplay, open world exploration, and platforming sections brought together in a wonderful and fun package. This is a game you can sit back and relax while enjoying the melodic music playing. You won’t find yourself so frustrated that you are raging and you won’t find that you have a game that will be completed in an hour. It truly is the best combination of mechanics and the best way to get those wary of the pinball mechanics to ease up and open their minds. This game is definitely a must have on your list of games.",2018-06-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d67787928ca,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,80,"Yoku’s Island Express is a beautiful combination of pinball and metroidvania. It doesn’t require you to be particularly skilled at either and lacks the challenge often associated with both of those genres. However, I thoroughly enjoyed bouncing Yoku and his dungball around Mokumana Island and the collectibles are rewarding enough to have me working towards 100% completion.",2018-06-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d67787928f3,Geeks Under Grace,Josh Brant,85,"Yoku's Island Express is a wondrous adventure that blends the Metroidvania genre and pinball in a satisfying way. This is one title to keep your eye on, even for those thinking that pinball is not for them as it certainly won me over.",2018-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d67787928c4,PC Gamer,Chris Schilling,85,"A blend of mismatched genres that somehow works, Yoku's Island Express is a beguiling game of modest brilliance.",2018-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d67787928bb,PSX Brasil,Matheus Ricardo Uihara Zingarelli,90,"Yoku's Island Express innovates by combining pinball mechanics to platform and metroidvania genres, blending them in a unique and fun way. Despite focusing too much on pinball and having few moments of action (that, when occur, are well-made and creative), the game has an interesting story and a dazzling world to be explored.",2018-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d67787928d1,VGProfessional,Nazih Fares,91,"Yoku's Island Express is a must-have on the Nintendo Switch. It's a fun fusion between a pinball game and Metroidvania, with great lifespan and innovative gameplay mechanics. Get it now, you can thank us later!",2018-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d67787928b3,GamePro,Mirco Kämpfer,83,Yoku's Island Express is a unique genre mix with fun pinball mechanics and great presentation. A lot of fun for pinball fans,2018-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9a93765d677879286c,GameSpot,Alexander Pan,90,The unique blend of Metroid and pinball makes Yoku's Island Express as entertaining as it is charming.,2018-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9993765d6778792736,Gamersky,不倒翁蜀黍,80,"Yoku's Island Express perfectly blends Metroidvania platformer with pinball game, and it's incredibly smooth and fun.",2018-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d67787928c7,Jump Dash Roll,Rob Kershaw,70,A mash-up of genres whose flaws can be overlooked thanks to a huge dollop of charm.,2018-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9a93765d677879288d,GearNuke,Danial Arshad Khan,80,Yoku’s Island Express is an incredibly fun and exceptionally beautiful game that somehow makes pinball fun. It offers a large variety of locations and has plenty of collectibles that will keep you occupied for a good amount of time.,2018-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9a93765d6778792887,SECTOR.sk,Matúš Štrba,80,Unusual pinball adventure in Yoku's open world with nice level design for players who love physics-based platformers and metroidvania.,2018-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9a93765d677879286f,Spaziogames,Francesca Sirtori,75,"Pinballs are coming back within this title, whose narrative background is not so deep and intense, while its gameplay and tactics features are really well conceived. Colourful, frenetic and catchy, Yoku's Island Express is a good alternative in a AAA-dominated market. Boredom not included.",2018-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9a93765d6778792872,Nintendo Enthusiast,Andrew Rockett,80,"Yoku's Island Express is a great game. Combining Metroidvania exploration with pinball gameplay was an interesting decision that paid off big time. Despite its short length, Yoku's Island Express is still a complete adventure, one that is relaxing and an absolute pleasure to take in.",2018-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9a93765d6778792884,AusGamers,Steve Farrelly,100,"<div style=""clear:both;""></div> </ish>.",2018-06-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9a93765d677879288a,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,89,Yoku's Island Express is the best indie game that I've played this year so far.,2018-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9a93765d6778792869,Destructoid,Kevin McClusky,90,"Yoku's Island Express is a delight, plain and simple.It's gorgeous, plays beautifully, and I hope it's the start of a new franchise, because I want to play a lot more of this.",2018-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9c93765d677879294e,GameWatcher,Aron Gerencser,90,"Yoku's Island Express brought something to the table few games, even among those I enjoyed, have managed to recently - a true sense of freshness. It really is unlike most games on the market, and it manages to grow beyond this defining gimmick, nailing almost every other aspect. Between the fantastic gameplay, lovely presentation and endearing characters, minor faults like excessive backtracking and a somewhat flat main storyline are negligible.",2018-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9a93765d6778792817,Digitally Downloaded,,70,"For the most part though, Yoku's Island Express is a lot of wholesome, whimsical fun. It manages to make the hybrid of two disparate genres work in some inspired ways, and the result is a unique game full of surprises that is sure to delight players.",2018-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9a93765d6778792815,Metro GameCentral,,80,"A strangely successful mix of genres that plays both a mean pinball and a highly competent game of Metroidvania, and all wrapped up in some utterly charming presentation.",2018-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9c93765d677879294c,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,90,"Yoku's Island Express is the open-world pinball adventure you never knew you wanted, but that you desperately need to play. The vibrant art, expansive world, and fun story come together with the best elements of metroidvania and pinball games to create a new experience unlike anything else out there.",2018-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9c93765d6778792946,Nintendo Times,Craig Majaski,95,"I never expected to be so enamored with a pinball adventure game, but here we are! Yoku’s Island Express combines fantastic visuals, sublime audio, and addicting gameplay mechanics to create a truly spectacular Switch experience. Pick this one up – it’s something special!",2018-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9b93765d6778792944,Everyeye.it,Francesco Fossetti,90,"Yoku's Island Express is one of those titles to be valued without reserve, hoping to send a message to the market and the development team, and to have an ecosystem populated by less approved and braver projects.",2018-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9a93765d67787928a1,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,85,"All said, Yoku's Island Express is a breath of fresh and creative air on the Switch and just what this jaded gamer needed to get out of a pretty serious ""more of the same"" funk. As a life-long fan of pinball I'm thrilled with the result and enjoyed the many ways mechanical concepts from physical machines managed to get integrated into this adventure-style format. Even if you're more of a pinball novice, in general the controls are pretty friendly and approachable, you'll just need to develop a sense of timing and pay attention to certain patterns to determine what you'll need to do to progress. If you're down for something with boatloads of charm and heart mixed with a style of play you've likely never experienced before it is well worth picking up.",2018-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9a93765d6778792875,GameOctane,Ryan Welch,91,"Yoku's Island Express surprised me from start to finish. It has taken the core pinball mechanics and blended it with a wonderful story, memorable characters, and natural progression system that you would see in a platforming game. The mechanics work exceptionally well, and it is a joy to play from start to finish. If you love pinball and want to see it in a refreshing way, then you owe it to yourself to check out Yoku's Island Express.",2018-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9a93765d6778792848,CGMagazine,Jed Whitaker,100,"Yoku's Island Express is the perfect combination of pinball mechanics meets metroidvania, and is not only my favorite indie game so far this year, but my favorite pinball game of all time.",2018-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 5d867c9a93765d6778792845,Nintendo Life,Jon Mundy,90,"Yoku's Island Express is a genuine breath of fresh air, combining pinball and Metroidvania mechanics in a way that feels truly inspired. Add in one of the most appealing fantasy worlds you'll find on the eShop, and you have yourself an instant left-field classic.",2018-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,f28ce458986e4f8dbbf67be5d0ac41e6 60dd85888f7460af4f50471b,Rapid Reviews UK,Chelsea Beardsmore,80,"I know what you’re thinking, Metro Exodus has been out a good while now but the version that has been optimised for Xbox Series S|X has recently released and so this will be a slightly different kind of review. Seeing as we already have a review of Metro Exodus (which you can read here), this will more be a review of the Xbox Series S|X version and how it differs from the original. Now that is out of the way, let’s get on with it.",2021-06-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 61f04e269e5c48c548d7267f,JumpCut PLAY,David Restrepo,80,"Metro Exodus is a very fine entry in Artyom’s journey. Its inconsistent AI drains some of the immersion, as does its oddly silent protagonist that has a defined personality during loading screens. These are small bumps along Artyom’s intense and evocative journey. Metro Exodus’ diegetic design and thrilling encounters will leave an impact beyond reaching the end credits.",2021-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 60d5db1a82dd5d362611e188,Use a Potion,,90,"Metro Exodus on the PlayStation 5 is more than a simple upgrade, but instead takes advantage of everything the console has to offer. Excellent visuals and performance? Check. Immersive DualSense functionality? Check. Activity Card features to keep track of everything in each area? Check. It really has it all (and I haven’t even touched upon the improved loading times). Whilst the gameplay remains the same (and still has some of the same flaws in places), the new innovations and improvements brought with the PlayStation 5 version of Metro Exodus really take things to the next level. Whether you have played through the adventure before or this is your first time exploring this desolate and broken world, the PlayStation 5 offers the best way to experience it.",2021-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5de7c53dad4f81777e1f43df,TheReviewGeek,Greg Wheeler,60,"In comparison to 2033 or the original Metro game, Exodus fails to match up. The open world setting is a nice idea poorly implemented, contradicting the claustrophobic, tense atmosphere that worked so well to define the previous games. There is some potential here but the shallow characters, clunky controls and cliched silent protagonist make this a game that would have been a hit 10 years ago, but feels out of place in 2019. There is enjoyment to be had here, but if you're looking for something to match its predecessors, Metro: Exodus fails to live up to expectations.",2019-06-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2f93765d677879d488,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,80,"Moving to small open world settings was a huge risk on behalf of 4A Games and the outcome is mixed. The open world areas slow the pace down a little too much for my tastes and ultimately the best levels are the ones that most closely resemble the feel of the previous games. However, everything else I love about this series is still present, such as the unrivaled sense of immersion, the incredible weapons, and the story that focuses on people more than big twists and turns. Exodus isn’t quite the all-conquering sequel to the excellent Last Light that I’d been hoping for, but it’s another solid entry in a series that is unlike anything else on the market and I highly recommend you play it.",2019-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2f93765d677879d449,DigitalCentralMedia,Jordan Micheal,64,"In the end, 4A Games missed the mark with Metro Exodus. It's disappointing, but in a way, it's a good thing too. It means they still have a lot to learn and Metro still needs to continue growing as a franchise.",2019-03-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2f93765d677879d47e,Geeks Under Grace,,85,"Metro Exodus is not just another post-apocalyptic video game. The game is a character-driven story that is intriguing. Metro Exodus has great gameplay and gorgeous scenery, and it's a fun game to play.",2019-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2f93765d677879d457,Glitched Africa,Marco Cocomello,95,Metro Exodus is one of the best survival games I've played in a long time.,2019-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2f93765d677879d454,VGProfessional,Mazen Abdallah,84,"Metro: Exodus is a great final chapter for one of gaming’s most underrated series. It definitely feels like it waters down some of the series’ more unique aspects in an attempt to bring the series to a wider audience, but it still has enough of that signature Metro charm to be a challenging yet fun romp through the wasteland.",2019-03-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2f93765d677879d44f,GBAtemp,Jessie Ljunggren,70,"Metro: Exodus is a beautiful disaster that will probably disappear from the radar quickly and will likely be remembered for its incredible graphic design, but forgotten for its lack of substance.",2019-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2f93765d677879d446,Black Red Gaming,Benjamin Guthrie,90,"Metro Exodus is the best in the series, offering a perfect blend of old and new gameplay mechanics as well as a much more grounded story diving deeper into the people that inhabit the game's post-apocalyptic Russia",2019-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2f93765d677879d483,Hynerd.it,,81,"Metro: Exodus is the proper result of the hard work made by Glukhovsky together with the developing team 4A Games. Even if many features have been introduced in this title, compared to the previous games, the spirit of the saga is still intact, but actually those updates enhance the atmosphere of danger, worry and uncertainty that Artyom has to face in this new adventure. The game is great under many aspects: captivating plot, gameplay, soundtrack and an incredible graphic. Though, few bugs, tedious fights, and a controversial dubbing, make the experience far from being flawless. In the end, Metro: Exodus is a great game suggested to all the fan of the series, but also to who approach to the game for the first time.",2019-03-08T05:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2e93765d677879d3fa,GameGrin,,60,"With a less than impressive story, poor design choices, and technical problems aplenty. Metro Exodus ends up being a disappointing end to what is otherwise a brilliant series.",2019-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2e93765d677879d3fb,PCWorld,,90,"Only a Metro game could get away with wiping two hours of progress and still score this high ",2019-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2e93765d677879d404,Jump Dash Roll,Daniel Garrod,90,"Metro Exodus confidently takes the franchise into 'AAA' territory with a tense, exciting, survival horror game that balances exciting action with methodical stealth and a stunning open world. Just remember: it's not always the dark you should be afraid of.",2019-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2e93765d677879d40e,GotGame,Kieran Toovey,65,"If you are a die-hard fan of the series or genre, then it might be worth it. General gamers might enjoy the jump scares and various features of the game.",2019-03-04T05:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2e93765d677879d40b,Rectify Gaming,Dave Rodriguez,78,Metro Exodus delivers an uneven yet satisfying conclusion to Artyom’s journey.,2019-03-04T05:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2e93765d677879d3ff,Skill Up,Ralph Panebianco,,Quote not yet available,2019-03-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2e93765d677879d415,Game Debate,Jon Sutton,80,"As a sequel, Metro Exodus pulls ahead of the rest of the franchise in a big way by leaving the very metro itself behind. Aesthetically, the place is a joy to explore from beginning to end, and there's enough variation to keep things feeling fresh. Dig down deep and it's another Metro with a new skin, but it's a damned good one of those all the same.",2019-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2e93765d677879d413,Cubed3,Chris Leebody,90,"Quite simply, Metro Exodus is the perfect way to round off this trilogy, and a testament to the powerful evolution that a gaming franchise can make. The open world offers a whole new perspective from which to enjoy Artom's tale. Whilst there are some niggly issues with AI, and maybe an overuse of bespoke animations, the fact remains that it is hard to think of a better example of how to design a single-player survival adventure. Visually stunning and packed with audio detail, this is something that should be experienced by any PC gamer.",2019-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2e93765d677879d3fc,FingerGuns,Greg Hicks,90,"But, get past those gripes and there is a competent, strongly put together first-person sneaker in there. Realised in some of the most beautiful locations to date, alongside a constant in game narrative with a ragtag team that is as adaptive to the change as you are, there is depth to Exodus.",2019-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2e93765d677879d3c8,NoobFeed,Bogdan Robert Mateș,85,"Walk along to Metro Exodus' slower pace, take your time with what it has to show and tell, and you'll be in for one of the most powerful post-apocalyptic journeys out there.",2019-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2f93765d677879d48b,Echo Boomer,David Fialho,70,"With more open spaces to explore and out of the claustrophobic ruins of Moscow, Metro Exodus goes into an interesting direction showing a classic post-apocalyptic world more familiar to the fans of this genre. Flawed but charming, Artyom’s journey is full of emotions and action packed, in a well-paced game that has almost everything a Metro game should have.",2019-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2f93765d677879d48e,Thumbsticks,Callum Williams,80,"Much like the previous games in the franchise, Metro Exodus isn’t perfect. Yet, despite that fact, this threequel’s bold decision to take its world in a new direction means that its glaring positives outweigh its lack of refinement. The gameplay is solid, the visuals are terrific and Metro Exodus’s decision to try new, courageous gameplay mechanics makes it a thrill to play, overall, meaning that this is not only a fitting culmination to Artyom’s story, but also 4A’s studio-defining work on the franchise as well.",2019-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2e93765d677879d3d8,Pause Resume,Craig Shields,80,"It’s dark, it’s punishing and it has an atmosphere that brings its dead world to life. While Metro Exodus has problems in the gameplay and technical department, it still offers a wonderful alternative to games that are a little bit more safe.",2019-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2e93765d677879d3d6,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,85,"Metro Exodus bets big on interpersonal relationships and world building, something that the other two games in the series lacked badly. Its more mundane approach on how Artyom's crew perceives the post-apocalyptic landscapes they explore in their search for the promise land is what makes Metro Exodus a great game.",2019-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2e93765d677879d3c3,Bazimag,Ehsan Nakhoda,83,Metro Exodus is the Metro that you were expecting to see. It's the same S.T.A.L.K.E.R that you've been waiting to see for years. Up until now Resident Evil 2 and Metro Exodus are the best games that I have experienced in 2019. I like to recommend this game to you 100% but not everyone will be able to deal with its controls and hardcore difficulty. This is enough to turn Metro Exodus from a popular masterpiece to a cult game that only a select few will enjoy.,2019-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2e93765d677879d3d4,Daily Mirror,James Ide,100,"4A has taken so much of what worked well from the previous games and improved upon them. Where possible it also switches up so many established concepts on their head, meaning you're never completely safe. This leads to some memorable, intense experiences with plenty of leeway to play the game your way. ",2019-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2e93765d677879d3c0,AbsoluteXbox,Steve Millward,72,Metro Exodus hits its stride when it's doing what it knows best and that's combat in confined spaces.,2019-02-23T05:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2f93765d677879d47c,Digiato,,85,Metro Exodus gets you on a journey which is rare these days. The story of Artyom to find a new home is a unique experience that keeps you on the edge of your seats till the very end.,2019-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2d93765d677879d35d,Digital Chumps,Steven McGehee,93,"In sum, Metro Exodus takes the best elements of 2033 and Last Light and adds a major evolutionary component with open world exploration and crafting.",2019-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2d93765d677879d35b,Critical Hit,Nick Cowen,85,"Metro Exodus is ambitious, engrossing and at times genuinely disturbing. Above all it tells a fantastic tale set in a world that all the game's superb aspects work hard to immerse the player in. While ‘the post-apocalyptic Russia' may not sound like an appealing destination, Metro Exodus is well worth the trip.",2019-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2d93765d677879d35a,Cultured Vultures,,85,"The conclusion to Artyom's journey has the best gameplay and most compelling story of the series, on top of incredible visual and audio presentation. It retains the series' simplistic stealth system and falters with control, writing and dialogue issues, but even so, Metro Exodus is an odyssey worth undertaking.",2019-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5f294b16d88e035744c1e09f,Enternity.gr,Konstantinos Kalkanis,80,"In general, despite its setbacks, Metro Exodus manages to tell a story that will keep your interest and will make those who decide to play it, interested in the fate of this group of people.",2019-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2e93765d677879d3be,OnlySP,,80,"As the game progresses further many of Metro Exodus’s problems begin to alleviate themselves as the experience becomes more defined. This allows for the game’s unique blend of gameplay and narrative storytelling in a horrific environment to shine through. While most titles in the horror genre focus on jump scares and other classic tropes, Metro Exodus allows the environment of post-apocalyptic Russia to do all the work. Players who take the time to experience what this new entry into the Metro series has to offer will no doubt witness one of the greatest narrative survival horror experiences present within a video game.",2019-02-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2e93765d677879d38d,Rely On Horror,Momoka Truong,70,"Country roads, take me home. To the place, Artyom.",2019-02-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2d93765d677879d36d,Pardis Game,Mohammad Taghavi,85,"Is Metro Exodus good? Definitely. Was it worth the long wait? Without a doubt. Should you buy it? If you're a fan, then just stop reading go play it. If not, go through previous games which are enjoyable experiences themselves and are cheap on every console. If you liked them, then I would suggest you join Artyom's journey of making his dream come true",2019-02-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2d93765d677879d364,Games Xtreme,Darren Pearce,100,"If Exodus is the future of the series then sign me up for more. If it's the future of single player games, then sign me up doubly-so since there's not a single scrap of online, micro-transaction, or live service bs in here. 4A have really done me proud with this one. Perhaps I'm easily pleased or I can ignore certain things - not many bugs came up and one graphical glitch happened on the Volga level which has since vanished after a patch. Apart from that, the game is fantastic, and I'm having a blast playing on the harder difficulty now to push myself and my skills even further. I love Metro's world, the design, the aesthetic, and the whole package in general - Exodus takes everything I love about it and amps it up to the next level for me.",2019-02-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2d93765d677879d36b,GearNuke,Humad Ali Shah,80,"Metro Exodus is a memorable trip that is equal parts atmospheric first-person shooter and gritty survival horror drama set in a post-apocalyptic world. While suffering from some technical issues, the game itself is extremely well made from the way narration of the story happens to how combat encounters play out.",2019-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5d867e2d93765d677879d35f,Kotaku,Nathan Grayson,,"Exodus isn’t content to just be one kind of first-person shooter. After an open first half focused on survival and exploration, the latter portion plays much more like its linear predecessors, to mixed results. The final two of Exodus’ four major locations suffer from their own particular issues, as well as more exasperating versions of issues that pop up all throughout the rest of the game. ",2019-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,f189ca21d5814aef8402655f5d456bd3 5fba82ab038871749d4162a7,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,98,"For the RPG, story telling elements alone I'd recommend it… for being set in space it gets bonus points… for being just a well fleshed out world that is quite striking to look at and to inhabit it gets a hearty recommendation. If you like RPG's then this is definitely worth checking out!",2020-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5eff88efd88e035744c19628,Cubed3,Justin Prinsloo,60,"The Outer Worlds's appearance on the Nintendo Switch is welcome due to the fact that it was one of 2019's best titles. However, while still fun to play, it doesn't leverage the Switch's hardware effectively and is subsequently unpleasant to look at. This has a big impact given that the game's charm on other home consoles and PC is due in large part to its visuals. For this reason it's difficult to celebrate it until it receives a substantial performance patch.",2020-07-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 60caa34da0046674aed16c3d,RPG Fan,John Tucker,85,"It is a nearly hopeless dystopia in a time where hope is at a premium in our lives. It’s not the best choice, it’s Spacer’s Choice. Still, if you haven’t checked out The Outer Worlds yet and have enjoyed Obsidian’s previous work, you’re very likely to find yourself as compelled as I was to play all the way to the end, despite the unfortunate timing and graphical limitations of the Switch version.",2020-06-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ef69584d88e035744c18b6c,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,60,"At the end of the day, The Outer Worlds succeeds in being a story-driven RPG that offers a lot of freedom for you to experience and play the game as you see fit. It doesn't look particularly good or run incredibly well. I don't want to downplay the importance of the story and quests, but The Outer Worlds feels like either a calculated cash grab or a team obsessed with making a game run on an inferior system for the sake of it, rather than trying to find a new player base. It's all here and playable, but play it anywhere else if you can because the trade-offs are larger than the benefits of playing it on a portable format.",2020-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5eecbbd8d88e035744c18009,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,"Even on a limited console such as the Switch, the scope of The Outer Worlds isn’t lost.",2020-06-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5f2572c1d88e035744c1d418,Nintendo Blast,Victor Carozzi Lima,80,"Despite the weaker graphics, the game is still a very fun experience and I believe that this port manages to bring the strengths of this adventure: a well-tied story combined with battle mechanics that does not disappoint.",2020-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ef0cb6fd88e035744c182e3,Impulsegamer,Stephen Heller,60,If [the Switch version] is the only way you can play The Outer Worlds it may be worth the price of admission. Otherwise this ambitious port is sure to disappoint.,2020-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5eecf585d88e035744c18072,Daily Star,Nic Bunce,60,"I suppose if you don’t own anything else that will run this game, then this port is admittedly a way to play a game you’d otherwise have no access to. However, if you own literally anything else that will run The Outer Worlds, and don’t want a return to PS3 graphics with PS2 processing speeds, avoid this port like the Edgewater plague.",2020-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ee1d147c28b1c4114c2805c,GBAtemp,Pranavsingh Dhunnoo,80,"The Outer Worlds on the Nintendo Switch is still the game developed by Obsidian sans visual fidelity; if you can overlook the graphical aspect of this port, it will still deliver a memorable experience.",2020-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ee15f00c28b1c4114c27fdf,Digital Trends,Lisa Marie Segarra,50,The Outer Worlds is a great open-world first-person shooter with well-written dialogue and world-building. But playing on the Switch does a disservice to the original game. It often begins to feel like a chore.,2020-06-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ee10496c28b1c4114c27e0e,The Digital Fix,Jordan Gottman,90,"The Outer Worlds is a fantastic game, and the Nintendo Switch port is no exception. Despite significantly weaker hardware, the Switch port holds up admirably and will no doubt provide you countless hours of top-shelf gameplay and outer space hijinks.",2020-06-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ee10889c28b1c4114c27e2f,TheSixthAxis,Thomas Hughes,60,"At first glance, The Outer Worlds on Nintendo Switch falls massively short of the bar set by other ports to the hybrid console. Everything has been scaled back in an effort to get it working as smoothly as possible on the machine, but there are still major problems with how the game performs. Even so, I found myself still having a lot of fun playing The Outer Worlds on the Nintendo Switch, which is a testament to just how brilliant this game truly is.",2020-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ede44abc28b1c4114c27aa6,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,60,"For a game that’s so dependent on its art style to drive home much of its personality, character interactions and the story are left to carry the weight of completing the sense of immersion, and most of the time that load is too great for them to bear on their own. The Outer Worlds on Switch just doesn’t land well without all of the aspects working together in concert. I’m not saying the game is unplayable, it just feels like the experience is severely hamstrung and it’s hard to get a proper sense of enjoyment out of it. There’s still fun to be had, but it comes in fits and starts, and it really doesn’t stand up to any of the other platforms the game is available on. If the Switch is your only gaming system, you’re really hankering for a space adventure, and you don’t mind or notice technical problems, then there may be something here for you. Otherwise, you’d do well to play elsewhere. To paraphrase the game itself, the Switch version of this game isn’t the best choice, it’s… well, you know the rest.",2020-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5edd3815c28b1c4114c27a57,GuiltyBit,Dani Viñambres,59,"The Outer Worlds is a great game, one of the best from last year. The problem is that we are facing a port that does not do justice to the game.",2020-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5edd109dc28b1c4114c27a0c,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,80,Is this the best version of The Outer Worlds out there? No. Should this be the version for you to consider purchasing in case you have never played this game before? Absofreakinglutely not. Is is still a fantastic RPG with one of the best plots and characters in recent memory? Without a shadow of a doubt.,2020-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5edd145ec28b1c4114c27a1e,COGconnected,Rhett Waselenchuk,52,"The Outer Worlds on the Nintendo Switch is the final straw for me. My heart can’t take the disappointment of these ports anymore. Time and time again, a port of an otherwise excellent game is released on the Switch (at full price, mind you) only to be a shell of the developer’s original vision. I get it, there’s money to be made, and there will always be that dedicated group of fans that can’t be told no, and will argue these games don’t look the way they do. But we all know that’s a joke. The Outer Worlds on the Switch looks bad, plays bad, and did nothing more than make me want to get the game elsewhere. I guess that’s a win for Obsidian.",2020-06-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5f0ddc18d88e035744c1aa00,Noisy Pixel,,70,"If you have the option to play The Outer Worlds on any other console, I suggest you do that. If you don’t have anything other than a Switch and still want to check out the Halcyon system for yourself or simply want to play the game again on the go, this port gives you a chance, though don’t expect the best version of the game.",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ee32724c28b1c4114c282f2,CGMagazine,Jordan Biordi,80,"While definitely a downgrade, The Outer Worlds remains an incredible game, made even better by the prospect of portability",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ed92416c28b1c4114c2766b,GameSkinny,Mark Delaney,70,"The Outer Worlds is one of 2019's best games. On Switch in 2020, it's still pretty great, even if it is in some ways inferior to its counterparts.",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ed923b7c28b1c4114c27663,TrustedReviews,Jade King,60,"The Outer Worlds on Nintendo Switch is a passable iteration of Obsidian Entertainment’s excellent RPG, but arguably makes too many sacrifices to make itself comfortable on the portable platform. Visual, performance and gameplay quirks emerge frequently enough that I’m forced to ask whether adapting such a large adventure was worth it in the first place. If you don’t own a PS4, Xbox One or dedicated gaming PC, this is certainly an option, but even then I’d wait for a discount.",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ed92338c28b1c4114c27659,Attack of the Fanboy,Brandon Adams,60,"The Outer Worlds for the Nintendo Switch is an admirable, yet mediocre port of an otherwise great game - end of story. It runs well enough to justify its existence, but at the current asking price you're better off playing Obsidian's latest elsewhere.",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ed9231bc28b1c4114c27653,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,75,"The Outer Worlds on Switch is a good port of a great game. Some of the graphical fidelity is lost, but a strong art direction and excellent writing make this version worth picking up",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ed9228cc28b1c4114c27647,GameXplain,,40,,2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ed920cbc28b1c4114c27644,Game Revolution,Mack Ashworth,70,"The Outer Worlds on Switch is too heavily compromised in the visuals department for me to recommend it above any other version of the game. However, for owners of the Nintendo Switch and no other supported system, then there is still plenty to love here, provided you can stomach the full price at launch.",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ed92075c28b1c4114c27641,Spaziogames,Gianluca Arena,83,"The Switch version of The Outer Worlds is pure role-playing on the go: at the price of some low-res textures, you can take a whole galaxy with you wherever you want.",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ed92060c28b1c4114c2763e,Nintendo Enthusiast,Brett Medlock,85,"The graphics and performance take a hit on Switch; that's obvious. If you can get past that, The Outer Worlds offers amazing characters, meaningful sidequests, and incredible freedom to the player — all of which remain fully intact on Nintendo Switch. It's simply a must-play for RPG lovers.",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ed8f295c28b1c4114c275ea,Thumbsticks,Daniel New,60,"The Outer Worlds remains a memorable experience on Switch, but, at the same time, it’s all a bit of a blur.",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ed8f234c28b1c4114c275e7,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,80,"The Outer Worlds is a hugely entertaining ""Fallout-in-space""-style RPG adventure filled with wonderfully vibrant locations, excellent companions, zippy and hilariously brutal combat and a ton of well-written characters to meet as you attempt to save the colony of Halcyon. Virtuos has made the expected tweaks to graphics in order to keep things as smooth as possible with this Switch port and, although things can look and feel a little rough in docked mode, in handheld this is a supremely enjoyable experience that's entertained us just as much this time around as when we played it at launch, and comes highly recommended to fans of the genre.",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ed8e4b1c28b1c4114c275e4,NintendoWorldReport,Joe Devader,60,"If you liked Fallout, you would likely enjoy this game, but once again I don't think this is the place to play it. Even if your biggest factor would be the idea of being able to play it portably, sadly nearly every technical problem listed above is exacerbated a great deal in handheld mode, with the added issue of the game becoming a blurry mess on top of all of it. For some, the world of Halcyon will be a welcome place to visit, but unless you are super attached to the idea of a portable Fallout game, it is likely better to look to one of the other platforms for which this game is available.",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5ea96224bdf729557ef49fde,Rocket Chainsaw,Andrew Cathie,40,"It hurts me to say this, but I simply cannot recommend buying The Outer Worlds’ Switch port at present.",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5e9766c0bdf729557ef48900,Fun Factor,Gonçalo Nolasco,75,"The Outer Worlds does a good job at filling the gap left by the Fallout series after its recent controversies. The game shines in its roleplay and dialogue. I loved every second I spent on Halycon, but I can't help but feel that there's an untapped potential the developers could've put more time into. Hopefully a possible sequel should raise the quality of many of its aspects, especially the narrative and combat.",2020-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5e45bc43bdf729557ef405e9,The Game is a Lie,Lucca Cardoso,95,"The Outer Worlds is one of the most ambitious indie projects ever, but somehow it feels very humane. Be it for its lovely characters, its surprisingly consistent universe or its tiny time-saving options, it's possible to see, at all times, the humanity behind this game. Because of that, it's an experience I recommend with all my heart.",2020-02-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5e372bf63ca0110701ece539,RPGamer,Zack Webster,60,"It’s not the kind of game to stand the test of time and Obsidian has made much better and more interesting games in the past, but there is a pleasant experience to be had.",2020-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5e3487933ca0110701ecc3f9,Kinglink Reviews,Frank Reese,70,,2020-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5e21ed4a4a8a3b376f438976,Black Red Gaming,Benjamin Guthrie,80,"The Outer Worlds does a good job at taking the older Fallout formula and bringing it to a new generation of consoles. Unfortunately, it doesn't do much beyond that, leaving the game feeling uninspired and familiar.",2020-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5e12f83b117f2f0cdf3db2de,ThisGenGaming,Robby Bisschop,90,"This western RPG is truly out of this world. It’s perhaps the single most enjoyable game of its kind and succeeded were similar games have failed: to keep me hooked until the very end. It looks great, sounds fantastic and the writing had me grinning from ear to ear. If this is a forebode of things to come for Obisidian Entertainment: they now have my attention. ",2020-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5df0bdc9ad4f81777e1f5493,GamesFinest,Jennifer Engelhardt,70,"Obsidian Entertainment is making a flight of fancy with the role-playing game The Outer Worlds, which Bethesda was denied last year. Despite the strongly linear structures and the half-open, lifeless areas, The Outer Worlds indisputably follows in the big AAA footsteps of the Fallout franchise without embarrassing itself. Thanks to the great variance of decision possibilities and the deeply rooted moral system, the American studio also enhances the marginal complexity behind the role-playing construct, which above all benefits the narrative with its humorous touch and entertaining social criticism. Obsidian Entertainment simply relies on the player as an unforeseen variable to counter repetitive influences. With the versatile solutions and the opaque moral component, the Fallout New Vegas developer finally gives Bethesda instructions on how to pull up the controls of a crashing plane.",2019-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5e0b1bfa71f25c74e73263c2,Nerdburglars,Dan Hastings,80,"What The Outer Worlds offers in artistic creativity, it lacks in quest diversity. Exploring the colony is really exciting and you will lose yourself in everything it has to offer. unfortunately, you will end up performing a lot of the same menial tasks throughout the relatively short campaign. You have access to an incredible world but the quests never take full advantage of it. There is far too much focus on the political problems of the colony and not enough action and adventure. You never feel like the hero of the story, you feel more like the middle man between the people that are actually important.",2019-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5debb158ad4f81777e1f4fe6,Spiel Times,Arkadyuti Bandyopadhyay,80,"Despite having quite a few flaws, the game still stands out in the RPG genre, with the game's writing being instrumental in getting it there.",2019-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5de7a9ccad4f81777e1f4395,VGChartz,Chinh Tran,70,"Although not without some drawbacks, The Outer Worlds is one of Obsidian's better efforts.",2019-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,5af5633e9f1747728d4fee10988ca2b7 5f4ba4f862b431526f8e30ff,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,90,"Hypnospace Outlaw really is like nothing else out there; at once an excellent puzzle game, razor-sharp satire and meticulously crafted slice of early-internet nostalgia that you can spend hours absolutely lost in. It's frequently hilarious stuff that's impeccably well-written across the board, managing to successfully bring the crazy, lawless, early rush of creativity that formed the pre-Y2K era of the internet convincingly back to life. It delivers a truly extraordinary recreation of the GeoCities era of the internet that absolutely nails its '90s aesthetic to present a living, breathing world that's a joy to spend time browsing around, soaking up the atmosphere and reliving the anarchic early days of the internet as you slowly untangle the puzzles at the heart of its narrative.",2020-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5f452a4062b431526f8e27f7,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,95,"Hypnospace Outlaw is an incredible nostalgia trip into the Internet of the 90s, with great investigative gameplay and emotional moments",2020-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5f4528f662b431526f8e27e9,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,80,"If you take it at face value as a simulation, you'll find a faithful and rewarding experience; a free demo on the eShop should give you an idea of whether you'll enjoy the game. Ultimately, it's best to take your time with Hypnospace Outlaw rather than rushing through to the end. The devil, as they say, is in the poorly-designed webpage details.",2020-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5f45283162b431526f8e27df,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,70,"There's absolutely fun to be had here, though, and those looking for something different should try it regardless.",2020-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5993765d67787a43d2,Thumb Culture,,60,"If you enjoy point and click games set in an alternate history, border lining dystopian. That has humour which makes you laugh but at the same time cry at an internet that looks and feels like the ’90s but with an attitude that wouldn’t feel out of place in modern times. Then you can’t go wrong with this game. I feel Hypnospace Outlaw earns itself a Silver Thumb.",2019-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5993765d67787a43e1,MSPoweruser,Alex Atkin,85,Hypnospace Outlaw offers once of the best point and click puzzle experiences in a long time that lets you think through the puzzles to find your own solution rather than being spoon fed the answers.,2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5993765d67787a43df,CGMagazine,Lane Martin,85,"Hypnospace Outlaw's 90's tinted internet exploration is spot on, but may be too specific for players who were not around to experience that particular time.",2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a4391,Game Informer,Jeff Cork,85,"Hypnospace Outlaw captures the essence of being online in 1999, while delivering a series of clever and engaging mysteries",2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a439b,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,80,"Detective games of this quality are rare and Hypnospace Outlaw sits nicely alongside Her Story and Return of the Obra Dinn as games I wish I could wipe from my memory and play again. I’ve referenced my own nostalgia a lot during this review, however, I firmly believe you don’t need to have been online during the nineties to appreciate Hypnospace Outlaw. A passing interest in the early internet should be more than enough to appreciate this excellent detective game. The nostalgia isn’t necessary, but it doesn’t hurt.",2019-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a43a5,Game Revolution,Alex Santa Maria,80,"Unlike Strafe, Hypnospace Outlaw delivers on exactly what it sets out to do right out of the gate. It’s got some issues but most of them stem from wanting more, which is a good sign.",2019-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5993765d67787a43d5,Geeks Under Grace,,75,Hypnospace Outlaw recreates the look and feel of the internet from the late 90s. The game has a fun creative world with original music that keeps the player immersed in the game. The puzzles and investigations into the violations are smart and rewarding to solve.,2019-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a43d0,COGconnected,Dan Alcazar,82,"It may take a few sittings in order to complete the game but just make sure you remember about it in order to play it. If you are looking for a puzzle game riddled with an assortment of jokes and retro nostalgia look no further! ",2019-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a439f,VideoGamer,Colm Ahern,90,"Hypnospace Outlaw is a perfect recreation of what the internet once was, and in some ways still is: a glorious mess of friendship and anarchy. It's probably good we don't have auto-playing music anymore, though.",2019-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a4393,Eurogamer,Robert Purchese,80,"A witty and smitten recreation of a time gone by, which you'll forgive tedium if you share in the nostalgia.",2019-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a43a1,GameSpot,David Wildgoose,80,Hypnospace Outlaw is a time capsule of the late '90s internet that has a message for today.,2019-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a4399,Paste Magazine,Dante Douglas,90,They're big questions. They don't have neat answers. But they're as relevant now as they were in Hypnospace Outlaw's alternate 1999.,2019-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a43a3,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,84,Zane rocks.,2019-03-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a438f,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,85,Hypnospace Outlaw is a retro-trip into the wild web of the '90 and it is also a great detective game.,2019-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a435a,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,85,"Hypnospace Outlaw presents a precise simulation of the apex of 90's internet culture. Separating anarchic innocence from hubristic malice is the objective while soaking in the garish spectacle of a lost time is its gratuity. Twenty years removed, Hypnospace Outlaw exposes the dividing line between the internet as a digital frontier and its current status as a corporate hellscape.",2019-03-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a437c,Guardian,Keza MacDonald,80,"Journey back in time as an online detective policing a compelling parody of the nascent net, with dodgy graphics, tinny music and a host of weird websites to explore",2019-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a4371,Slant Magazine,Steven Scaife,100,The game masterfully uses its microcosm of the internet circa 1999 to examine the way society functions when it's extremely online.,2019-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a4363,Polygon,Colin Campbell,,Hypnospace Outlaw is a hilarious satire on internet stupidity and venality,2019-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a436f,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",John Walker,,"There is just SO much to do, to explore, so many secrets I know I’ve missed, and bits I want to return to. This is completely splendid. ",2019-03-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a436b,Shacknews,Chris Jarrard,50,"While the concept behind Hypnospace Outlaw is solid and the recreation of the 1990s web experience will elicit feelings of nostalgia , I feel that it is an experience that many will get enough of after twenty to thirty minutes of futzing around HypnOS and the webpages.",2019-03-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a435e,TechRaptor,Austin Suther,80,"Hypnospace Outlaw is the embodiment of the 90s internet culture. It's a mindboggling, sometimes frustrating point-and-click puzzle game that will provide hours of entertainment through its clever puzzles and dozens of unique webpages.",2019-03-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a435c,PC Gamer,Andy Kelly,81,A satisfying detective adventure based around a weird and wonderfully imaginative retro internet.,2019-03-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a4357,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"Hypnospace Outlaw uses its own originality to spark nostalgia for the weirdest time on the internet: the late 90s. It takes a while for it to “click”, but when it does, it’s an absolute treat as you work through your cases. With a solid 10-12 hours for the story to reach its conclusion, this is a fantastic experience I want more of. With there being more discovery and fascination ahead, you’ll only want to spend more time on this faux internet. While I wasn’t fond of the times I had to retread territory I had already cleansed, Hypnospace Outlaw is the most fun I’ve had playing a game this year so far.",2019-03-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d867f5893765d67787a4360,Dragnix,Shaun Joy,88,"Detective players will enjoy the depths you'll have to dig for clues, while the overall comedy and writing will keep you laughing and pondering the games themes.",2019-03-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,b22566003429427b8a9ebe215773f226 5d8672b393765d6778753e15,Kinglink Reviews,Frank Reese,90,"More of a thriller than a pure horror game, Soma creates a world the player wants to explore to understand, and yet will still be afraid of. It’s horror, but horror I was able to enjoy.",2019-05-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b393765d6778753e32,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,83,"SOMA makes you think about the impending future that will change the world. As you uncover the story of the world you come to the realisation that... No, it will be your own. The game you simply need to play.",2018-01-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b293765d6778753dde,BaziCenter,Mohamad Shokri,80,"Soma aims to combine a weird story with a mysterious atmosphere and succeeds to achieve that goal, and although its gameplay might be too simple at times, it’ll still satisfy horror fans.",2017-12-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b293765d6778753dcc,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,83,"SOMA first released on PC a couple of years ago, but now it is making its way onto consoles and fans of suspenseful, narrative-driven games should make sure to play this title if they missed it the first time around. I was fortunate enough to play SOMA the first time around a couple of years ago, but never actually reviewed it for this site. I found that the game was creepy, interesting, and it had emotional impact that delivered a memorable experience. Thankfully these intangible types of traits age really well whether a game is two years or twenty years old, and SOMA on the Xbox One is a fantastic overall experience.",2017-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b293765d6778753de1,ThisGenGaming,Robby Bisschop,95,"SOMA is above anything else, an experience. The game's story is bound to stick with you for months after playing it, just like a great movie. It's pacing is damn near perfect and any fan of the genre should hit themselves over the head of they continue to ignore this one.",2017-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b393765d6778753e48,Readers Gambit,Rhys Thom,90,"'Thought provoking' may be the best way to describe my overall experience with SOMA. With the story being expertly delivered through eloquent voice acting and dialogue, environmental design, and questionable moral choices. SOMA stands out as a deft lesson in storytelling, which many developers should learn from. I'd highly recommend trying SOMA for anyone and everyone.",2017-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b293765d6778753dd5,TheXboxHub,Carlos Santuana,90,"SOMA is a great game that brings a perfect blend of survival horror, an intriguing story, believable characters, and the constant dread of failure – things that are all too rare these days.",2017-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b293765d6778753dcf,Windows Central,Asher Madan,80,"Overall, SOMA is a great achievement in the survival horror genre due to its story.",2017-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b293765d6778753dd2,COGconnected,Alexander Thomas,78,SOMA is a survival horror game that shows us a bleak future on several levels.,2017-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b293765d6778753ddb,Generación Xbox,Alberto Rocha,80,"SOMA is an horror adventure, but most of all is a drama. Some characters and dialogues can be strikingly perturbing. Even with his classic gameplay and multiple references the result gets remains fresh.",2017-12-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b293765d6778753dd8,TrueAchievements,Mark Delaney,90,"SOMA is a good horror game that does most things well, but more than that, it is an exceptional science fiction tale that no genre fan should miss.",2017-12-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b293765d6778753dca,Daily Mirror,JC Suttun,80,SOMA is a fantastic example of perfectly pitched atmosphere. Its gripping sci-fi mystery make for a uniquely effective experience that puts story above cheap jump scares.,2017-12-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b293765d6778753dc8,SA Gamer,,80,"A good mix of intriguing story and the obligatory scares here and there, SOMA produces an experience you've probably never pondered over that leaves you thinking about it all well after the credits stopped rolling.",2017-12-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b293765d6778753d94,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,,"Safe Mode changes the game in subtle ways, causing many of the game’s monsters to ignore your presence until you go out of your way to antagonize them, though a few enemies toward the middle of the game are strangely aggressive regardless. Of course, SOMA is still a thoroughly creepy experience that retains its general atmosphere of there being something horrible just around the next corner, so it’s worth mentioning that this isn’t a “make the game accessible for those who detest scary games” mode. Instead, it’s more akin to a “speed up gameplay by eliminating the need to slowly creep around monsters” mode. Even for gamers like me who avoid most horror-type games, though, SOMA delves into various consciousness and identity issues that you’re not likely to experience in any other game out there, and is well worth fighting through for that reason.",2017-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b293765d6778753d6c,Metro GameCentral,,80,"A gripping mix of survival horror and existential science fiction storytelling, which is notably improved by an optional new safe mode.",2017-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b293765d6778753d80,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,80,"After finishing SOMA, my mind was consumed with thoughts of what it means to be human. Did I torture and kill people in my attempt to escape? Or were they not really people at all and I can sleep soundly? That SOMA made me ask myself these questions is the reason why you should play this game, despite the inclusion of unnecessary and frustrating “video game moments.”",2017-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,False,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b393765d6778753e4e,ComiConverse,Alan Stock,80,"A competent and creepy survival horror, elevated by a well-crafted story that really gets under your skin.",2016-07-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b193765d6778753d2c,Azralynn,Azralynn,96,,2016-05-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b593765d6778753f97,Attack of the Fanboy,Jason Eliason,90,"With intelligent story telling and beautiful imagery, SOMA pushes the boundaries of traditional survival horror in new, psychologically thrilling ways.",2015-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b193765d6778753d1a,MonsterVine,Austin Adamson,70,"If diverse gameplay, interesting mechanics or traditional horror is what you seek, you won't find what you are looking for with SOMA.",2015-11-03T05:00:00.000Z,False,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b293765d6778753d92,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,80,A superb story with mismatched horror elements,2015-10-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b493765d6778753f8a,The Digital Fix,Edward Smith,80,"It falls short of greatness, but the story is enough to keep anyone riveted.",2015-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b393765d6778753e0c,Fextralife,,90,"If this isn't survival horror, nothing is. The story is deep as the ocean in which it is set, and it is well acted throughout. Terrifying but never unfair, controls more than fit for purpose.",2015-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b293765d6778753d90,GameSkinny,Elijah Beahm,80,SOMA is a spectacular adventure game stuck in the jaws of a mediocre horror game.,2015-10-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b193765d6778753d2f,PushStartPlay,Brett Claxton,85,"SOMA is a game that will sit in the memory for a while despite its shortcomings. The sound design, world building and story deserve to rightfully become a footnote in videogame design. Frictional Games do so much right creating a science fiction story. It falls short at times when trying to be a more traditional horror, but the highs certainly outweigh the lows. It's an impressive console debut, and I can't wait to see what the developers create next.",2015-10-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b393765d6778753e9a,GameCrate,David Sanchez,88,"SOMA isn't perfect, but it sets a certain standard for what horror games can achieve with a bit of inspiration. Though it isn't heavy on the scares, the bits of horror spread throughout work well, and the story will leave a lasting, hard-hitting impression.",2015-10-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b393765d6778753e4b,NZGamer,Matthew Codd,95,"Unsettling, confronting, and thought-provoking.",2015-10-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b193765d6778753d35,Bit Cultures,,68,"SOMA's campaign will cost the player roughly eight hours to complete. Because it is so narrative-centric, subsequent playthroughs are unlikely to occur. The game's major draw-in is the thirst for answers to Simon's plight beneath the depths. While the story provoked some great philosophical discourse, the game ultimately leaves the player wanting for what could have been.",2015-10-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b493765d6778753f35,DarkZero,Jorge S Fernandez,70,"In the end, SOMA does not quite share the scare factor of Amnesia, but it does exceed it from a storytelling standpoint, as well as nailing that same attention to detail that creates a tense atmosphere filled with both beauty and horror. A definite purchase for the Halloween season.",2015-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b493765d6778753f17,Digital Chumps,Steven McGehee,90,One of the best games I've played this year and my favorite from Frictional to date.,2015-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b293765d6778753d83,Super Deformed Gamescast,John Phipps,90,"A gorgeous, thoughtful descent into the depths of the ocean and yourself that doesn't pull any punches. The disturbing questions posed by SOMA will linger with you long after the credits roll.",2015-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b193765d6778753d26,GameSpew,Wesley Scott,70,I've never been deep-sea diving but I think that even James Cameron would be hard pressed to find fault with the level of detail on display here,2015-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b193765d6778753d29,Total Gaming Network,Shawn Zipay,100,"Without sounding too hyperbolic, SOMA is a better BioShock than BioShock managed to be. It nails the atmosphere and hits all of the notes that makes the story one of the best in the horror genre.",2015-10-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b593765d6778753fa7,Game Debate,Stuart Thomas,70,"They're good at telling stories, these Frictional guys. They're good at building tension, and at using audio cues to stimulate fear. But in the end, I was put off by the inconvenient monsters. When fear is replaced by impatience, something is lost. This is something that Alien Isolation had very occasionally, and that completely ruined the 1999 PC game Aliens vs. Predator. When the monsters become a nuisance, and you're more worried about them for holding up your progress into the main plot than really terrifying you, it's hard to stay really scared.",2015-10-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b593765d6778753fb3,TrustedReviews,Dan Griliopoulos,80,"Soma is an exceptionally-compelling story, told in ways that are both innovative and very traditional in turn. It takes you from the highs of puzzling where you're interrogating the back-up of a long-dead technician repeatedly until you manage verisimilitude to the lows (in terms of innovation, not in horror) of yet again skulking behind a table waiting for another insta-kill monster to wander by.",2015-10-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b593765d6778753fb0,Slant Magazine,Alexander Chatziioannou,80,Frictional Games has attempted to merge sci-fi horror with a philosophical investigation into the mind-body problem.,2015-10-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b593765d6778753fad,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,80,"'SOMA' is scary, but that aspect pales in comparison with the great script and characterization. It is a bit brief at 10-12 hours, but does not over stay its welcome and should not be missed for anyone who appreciates a deep sci-fi tale with a healthy dose of accompanying fear.",2015-09-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b393765d6778753e50,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,90,A chilling and thought-provoking experience that puts Frictional games as one of the best horror game developers.,2015-09-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b193765d6778753cef,VGChartz,Evan Norris,,SOMA is one of the better survival-horror games of the last decade.,2015-09-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5d8672b493765d6778753f83,Game Rant,John Jacques,80,"SOMA is a survival horror game that is undoubtedly one of the best of the genre, and its setting and plot are shining examples of how to engage an audience.",2015-09-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,4c0ccb5098414557a12a921d8c17acb2 5f70e005cc71e361680c88fd,Kinglink Reviews,Frank Reese,70,A solid throwback to classic Point and Click Adventure games. Made for fans of Maniac mansion or Monkey's Island by some of the masters of the format.,2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5eefa8d6d88e035744c18222,33bits,Ricardo Oyón Rodríguez,85,"A return to the origins of the point&click adventure, by the same authors of those classic adventures. Excellent in all its aspects, with several levels of reading and a melancholic point at the end.",2019-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781393765d6778774f2c,Elite Gamer,Daire Hardesty,80,"Thimbleweed Park is a classic point-and-click adventure about classic point-and-click adventures for lovers of classic point-and-click adventures who have played all the classic point-and-click adventures. If you belong to that rather tight target group, then this is a fantastic game.",2019-01-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781393765d6778774f1f,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Jamie Snow,78,"Thimbleweed Park does not stay in the pure homage, as it happens to many other titles that look to the past to try to succeed, but it is also a magnificent graphic adventure and a great title that we recommend to everyone, lovers or not of the gender.",2019-01-03T05:00:00.000Z,False,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781393765d6778774f1c,Planet PlayStation,Charles Kyle,95,"Thimbleweed Park is a point and click adventure game set in 1987 and follows two big city government agents Ray and Reyes on the quest to solve a small town murder. Or is that what the game wants you to think. You will find yourself trying to guess the next outcome and who could possibly be the killer. The best part is trying to figure out the motive behind it. The game takes twists and turns to an extreme with one of the biggest plot twists I've experienced in a game of this caliber in quite some time. With throwbacks to games of old and some self-deprecating humor in regards to game developers, Thimbleweed Park has it all.",2018-11-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781393765d6778774eda,games(TM),,70,A pleasant puzzling trip down memory lane,2018-01-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781393765d6778774ef2,Cubed3,Josh Di Falco,70,"Although the game is forgiving by banishing cheap deaths to extend gameplay, it doesn't make the puzzles any easier to figure out. Thinking outside the box for illogical solutions to logical puzzles is the way to go, yet it can be frustrating and grating at times.",2017-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781393765d6778774ee6,Nintendo Insider,Alex Seedhouse,90,"Thimbleweed Park is a triumphant throwback to the heyday of the adventure genre, a golden era revered for its compelling storytelling as much as its wit and charm. It succeeds on all accounts and while undeniably aimed at those that miss the classic point-and-click adventures that they grew up with, its characters investigate a modern mystery that many will happily be enthralled with. And, if you hadn’t guessed already, the dead body pixelating under the bridge is the least of your concerns.",2017-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,False,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781393765d6778774ee9,Geeks Under Grace,John Campbell,85,"While the ending is weak, the gameplay and puzzles make up for this nostalgic game.",2017-10-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781393765d6778774ef5,FNintendo,António Branquinho,80,"Thimbleweed Park proposes an experience that is not common nowadays but which used to be abundant more than two decades ago and it works very well. The game is full of well designed puzzles, good sense of humour and an overall fun gameplay. It would be even better if it played more like a classic point and click adventure but Thimbleweed Park does its job very well and nobody will walk out disappointed.",2017-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781393765d6778774eef,Play Some Video Games,Kevin Austin,95,"Thimbleweed Park is a fantastically odd nod to retro adventure games of old, and I loved EVERY SECOND of my strange journey. But before I get into it, lets go over the basic info you should know: Thimbleweed Park is a point and click adventure game developed by Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick, the game was revealed back in 2014 along with a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign with a goal of $375,000, and was released in March 2017. The game is a spiritual successor to Gilbert and Winnick’s previous games Maniac Mansion (1987) and The Secret of Monkey Island (1990) and is designed to be similar to graphic adventure games in that time period, both visually and gameplay-wise.",2017-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781393765d6778774ee3,Cubed3,Sam Turner,60,"It's a shame that in trying to invoke so much nostalgia, instead Thimbleweed Park invokes frustration. A clumsy set of mechanics, humour that quickly runs dry, and a narrative line that splits and diverges in too many directions creates an obstructive experience. That is not to say that there isn't plenty to enjoy here. Fans of the genre will delight in the puzzling and will be able to easily forgive the game for all these tiny foibles.",2017-10-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781393765d6778774eec,Marooners' Rock,Adam Bankhurst,80,"Thimbleweed Park is a great game from one of the masters of the genre and it deserves a place in your library if you have any fondness of those older titles or love stories and puzzle solving. While the faithful recreation of a point-and-click-style game may have been a brought forward some of the baggage of the past, the good shines through and through.",2017-10-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781393765d6778774ede,ZEFGame.ru,,90,"Thimbleweed Park can be considered a contender for the title of the most heartwarming of the year, tells the story impressive, exactly the same as a skilled job with the characters, meticulous approach with which the developers have recreated the game, crashing into the cortex of the brain so deeply that I want to pay tribute to people who, despite the fact that in our time, this genre enjoys special popularity, producing projects, which are a revelation and an outlet for all fans of point-and-click.",2017-09-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781293765d6778774e94,ComiConverse,Alan Stock,,Thimbleweed Park is a charming game overall.,2017-09-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781293765d6778774e9f,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,90,"While the point-and-click adventure genre flagged and faltered a while back I think it coming back more “lean and mean” in indie form is probably the best way for it to find success again. Thimbleweed Park is simply an excellent game and puts the genre’s best foot forward to help find a new generation of fans. With so many great games on the Switch that ramp up the challenge and tension it is a great move in the opposite direction, providing an experience that you can take your time to walk through and savor… while giggling along the way.",2017-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781293765d6778774e99,NintendoWorldReport,Bryan Rose,80,"undefined.Thimbleweed Park is a wonderful love letter about everything that made 1980s games great. The Switch probably has the best console version due to the touch screen controls, as the physical controls can be a chore if you're playing on the TV. With such a focus maintained on nostalgia I'm not really sure someone who likes Telltale's adventure games are going to appreciate Thimbleweed Park. Regardless, there's enough humor and witty writing to keep gamers of all ages entertained.",2017-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781293765d6778774e91,Cubed3,Rudy Lavaux,70,"Those who yearn for more of that type of interactive fun, this will likely be a blast.",2017-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781293765d6778774e8e,Nintendo Life,Mike Diver,80,"Point-and-click beginners may struggle with the myriad puzzles Thimbleweed Park lays across its curiosity-piquing plot, but its developers have rightfully made it possible to get ahead even when all you see are dead ends, with the inclusion of the tips line.",2017-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781293765d6778774e96,Atomix,Alberto Desfassiaux,88,"Another great adventure game from Ron Gilbert. Maniac Mansion fans, you must play this ASAP.",2017-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781293765d6778774e89,PS4Blog.net,,,"If you like point and click games, you're in for a really good time with this game, even more so if you're a fan of Maniac Mansion! Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick have worked on quite a lot of great games in the past, and Thimbleweed Park is a worthy addition to their lists. I hope we don't have to wait too long for their nexst game!",2017-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781293765d6778774e68,Saving Content,Justin Celani,100,"Thimbleweed Park isn’t going to bring any newcomers to the genre if it’s never been the type of game to draw player’s attention. Otherwise this is a wonderful love letter to the genre from one of the original creators. It’s funny, brain busting, and just a fun title that truly brings out the best aspects of the point and click genre.",2017-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781293765d6778774e3e,NEOsite,Adam Grochocki,70,"Thimbleweed Park is a solid adventure game with awful UI, which makes the console version a chore to play. If it was just a point 'n' click game, it would be a whole lot better.",2017-08-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781293765d6778774e8b,PushStartPlay,Kamil Dyszewski,70,"Ultimately, Thimbleweed Park succeeds at what it tries to achieve. It’s a sharp adventure game full of cutting-edge wit. It keeps one on his/her toes, while ensuring that the fun never stops, and that genre-centric jokes are targeted at the player throughout. However, unlike the adventure titles of old, Thimbleweed Park fails to reach the levels of the Day of The Tentacle, or Grim Fandango, as the world of Thimbleweed Park is simply not as interesting. And despite the satisfying story, the characters which are used to move it forward, in the end feel more like an afterthought.",2017-08-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781293765d6778774e5a,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,90,"As improbable as it sounds, Thimbleweed Park has brought the Lucasarts adventuring heyday kicking and screaming like a three-headed monkey into 2017 with the sort of verve few would have expected. Thimbleweed Park is utterly essential for point and click adventurers everywhere.",2017-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781293765d6778774e41,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,80,"My comparison to Scary Movie may have been a wrong one. There's more sophistication here than that. Instead, I'll say that Thimbleweed Park is the Cabin in the Woods of point-and-click graphic adventure games. Its self-referential awareness of its own existence belies a level of thought and planning that simple parodies do not. It leans into the sins of the past, and comes out all the better for it. This isn't a modern day triple-A title, but if you want a taste of why the Ron Gilbert classics are so beloved by many longtime gamers, Thimbleweed Park is a window into the past that shouldn't be missed.",2017-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781293765d6778774e34,Push Square,Alex Stinton,80,"Given the origins of Thimbleweed Park as a Kickstarter project, it's not at all surprising to find that it's firmly aimed at a very specific audience. To that end it does deliver, with interesting characters, an enticing core mystery, and loads of puzzles, all wrapped up in a package that closely follows the tenets of the those classic Lucasarts titles.",2017-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781293765d6778774e1a,PS3Blog.net,,90,"I have had an absolute blast playing Thimbleweed Park. The characters are full of personality, and the game itself is full of character and is a very fun adventure. The puzzles are very satisfying in hard mode, and the pixel art is top notch. Thimbleweed Park is full of references to older games, with several lines of dialogue that will surely give you a chuckle. If you're a fan of point and click games, then this is a must-have.",2017-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781293765d6778774e9c,Digital Chumps,Alex Tudor,95,Thimbleweed Park is a great callback to the heyday of LucasArts-esque adventure games. It's wonderful characters and winding plot deliver a memorable and fun experience.,2017-08-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781293765d6778774e60,pressakey.com,Kevin Christmann,100,"Ron Gilbert und sein Team haben es geschafft, mit Thimbleweed Park bei mir genau das auszulösen, was ich von einem geistigen Nachfolger von Maniac Mansion im Jahre 2017 erwarte. [...] Fans der alten LucasArts-Adventures sollten daher unbedingt zugreifen, wenn sie es nicht ohnehin schon gemacht haben. Wenn man keinen Bezug zu klassischen Point-and-Click-Adventures und der LucasArts-Ära hat, wird es daher wohl nur schwer möglich sein, die Faszination nachvollziehen zu können. Trotzdem ist Thimbleweed Park so gut designed, dass ich es auch jedem interessierten Genreneuling wärmstens empfehlen kann.",2017-07-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781293765d6778774e0b,RPG Fan,Krzysztof Chrzastowski,87,An enjoyable trip to the past that old school adventure gamers have been waiting for.,2017-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781693765d677877502f,Gaming Nexus,Randy Kalista,80,"A buddy-cop duo, a gypsy-cursed clown, and a hopeful video game developer walk into a reboot of Maniac Mansion. Jokes ensue. Thimbleweed Park's sense of humor works best if you can easily laugh at easy laughs. It's a great throwback, but I don't expect today's adventure games to borrow much from this lovingly refurbished template. You don't have to be a Gen X'er to appreciate it, but it wouldn't hurt.",2017-04-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781693765d6778775032,4 Guys with Quarters,Dan Marcucci,85,"Generally speaking, it’s hard to tell that this is a game that was developed in the 21st century let alone released in 2017. The Kickstarter campaign proclaims “It’s like opening a dusty old desk drawer and finding an undiscovered LucasArts adventure game you’ve never played before.” I would go a step further and say it’s as if Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick, the creators of “Thimbleweed Park” and pioneers behind masterpieces such as “Maniac Mansion” and “Monkey Island,” challenged themselves to make something they could hypothetically take on a time machine back to the late 80s and introduce with minimal disruption to the future. Players with fond memories from that time period won’t miss a beat. The style and feel are certainly on point.",2017-04-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781693765d6778775026,Pardis Game,Seyyed Mohammad Reza Mojab,80,"Thimbleweed Park is a class in game development in every sense. Despite using 30 year old mechanisms and pixelated visuals, the fantastic narrative and characters plus awe inspiring dialogues and a great sense of humor, it's one of the best adventure games in recent memory. If you like an introduction to old school adventure, Thimbleweed Park is the one to go for",2017-04-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781393765d6778774f22,SomHráč.sk,Róbert Herda,85,Thimbleweed Park is probably the best detective adventure game released in recent years and a great tribute to retro gaming classics.,2017-04-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781693765d6778775020,CGMagazine,Lane Martin,95,Thimbleweed Park is an excellent experience made by masters of their craft. Every speck of it drips with quality and care.,2017-04-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781693765d677877502c,TheXboxHub,Paul Renshaw,80,"All in all then, there’s really not much to criticise here at all, apart from the aforementioned fourth wall breaking, and this is a testament to the care and attention to detail that has gone into Thimbleweed Park. The story will hook you in and keep you playing, some of the puzzles will have you banging your head on the wall (or sneaking onto Youtube for a look at the solution), and the animation and personality of the characters will have you really caring what happens to them.",2017-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781693765d6778775001,Stevivor,Steve Wright,80,Thumbleweek Park is a stellar mix of mystery and humour,2017-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781693765d677877500d,Areajugones,Víctor Rodríguez,100,Thimbleweed Park is the finest example of a graphic adventure: an outstanding game full charm and personality. Every aspect is a great work and this game is a true masterpiece.,2017-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 5d86781293765d6778774e5d,Birth. Movies. Death.,Andrew Todd,,Hope your inventory contains blood pressure medication.,2017-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,f0b60db562384b70bfe441f1965736d9 61ea90b69e5c48c548d6ff8b,Cubed3,Neil Flynn,90,"A love letter to the Donkey Kong Country series, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair goes beyond a standard homage, and crafts something beautiful of its own. Fantastic challenging platforming, spanning across 40 imaginative levels, and a charming graphical art style. This is an essential 2D platformer that should not be missed, even more so by the fact that it is being sold for budget point.",2022-01-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5eff987ad88e035744c19682,Forever Classic Games,Alex McCumbers,90,"Despite my fear of the Impossible Lair, I absolutely love this game.",2020-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5dfdecb3239b721b0efda732,GameGrin,Gary Sheppard,100,Playtonic has absolutely smashed it with Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair. It builds on the team's experience with platformers and manages to improve on its predecessor in every way. One of the best platformers I've played in years.,2019-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5dea738fad4f81777e1f4e7c,Darkstation,James Robinson,90,"The fun thing is, you can try to take on the Impossible Lair as many times as you like and each time you die, the game leaves a little marker indicating how far you got.",2019-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5dc56cba3496c41f3bb5c1cf,Thumb Culture,Craig M. Patten,100,"Wrapping up, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a fantastic game and well-deserving of high praise. Between the goofy dialogue, lovely cartoony art style, and super-smooth gameplay. I’m ecstatic to be able to award them with the Thumb Culture Platinum Essential award. If you own a Nintendo Switch, you don’t want to miss out on this gem of a platformer. Available now on the Nintendo eShop for £24.99, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is every bit worth your time and money.",2019-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5f207899d88e035744c1c243,Chicas Gamers,Estela Villa,,Yooka-Layle and the Impossible Lair is a 2D platform game that will engage both adults and children and that will provide us with many hours of fun (12-15 hours). You can see the hand of the creators of Donkey Kong in a game where the gameplay is the main star.,2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5f21f565d88e035744c1c621,oprainfall,Josh Speer,80,"Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair may not be impossible, but it is a wonderfully fun and challenging retro platformer. Though it still has much of that compulsive collector DNA from the first game, I found it much less bothersome in this format. For $29.99, you get a lot to explore in this expansive world. Though I spent around 13 hours to beat the game, I still have plenty to uncover. And that’s not even touching upon the many super secret treasures still deftly squirreled away. I would strongly encourage most gamers to check this out. With the use of Tonics, you’re able to tailor the experience to your ability level, so really it’s hard to turn it down. A fantastic and worthy follow up to the original Yooka-Laylee from the fine folks at Playtonic Games. Here’s to looking forward to whatever they cook up next!",2019-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5db6f38dc55ae12d47d2ad43,ZTGD,Anthony Mann,100,"While I hope they give the 3D platformer another fair shake, I will be more than happy if Playtonic does more sidescrolling platformers in the future because The Impossible Lair is impossibly good. ",2019-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5db6a23ec55ae12d47d2acac,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Oscar Garcia Mompean,83,"Yooka-Laylee and The Impossible Lair is fun, beautiful and challenging and although sometimes it reminds a lot of other titles, perhaps too much, it includes enough homegrown additions for the game to gain its own accord.",2019-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5db42e2a64f5787ec01347df,Impulsegamer,Andrew Pierce,100,Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair may have made it into one of the best games of 2019!,2019-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5e136545117f2f0cdf3db344,Echo Boomer,David Fialho,80,From a mixed 3D platform to a superb 2D one. Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is delightful.,2019-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5e0bbca471f25c74e732641d,Fintendo,Ville Kovanen,90,"""Learning new tricks from the old ape.""",2019-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5db06c6434f2907a2bb56304,Attack of the Fanboy,Dean James,90,"Even with plenty of superb 2D platformers releasing in recent years, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair easily belongs alongside the best the generation has to offer thanks to excellent level design and platforming that is evocative of past classics from the genre.",2019-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5dd3b5eb66e2226fc0063b93,Games Xtreme,Stan Ewing,100,"This is a most exciting game indeed. Yooka-Laylee is a classic and is fun for all ages. In this adventure we have two ways of playing. Platformer mixed with Open World 3D. The first thing someone will notice is that we start off in a platformer style genre, but after completion you will get a whole lot more out of the game than just running back and forth while jumping and rolling around obstacles.",2019-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5dab479b5600ae62dfe10473,FNintendo,João Pardal,80,"Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a marvelous piece of a platform game that may not reinvent the whole genre but which has enough of the right stuff to provide an experience that's enjoyable and delightful to play. Thanks to its gaming worlds, humorous dialogues and challenge level, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair will fit well with both fans of platform games and those taking their first steps in the genre.",2019-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5da881edc7c36e55d01edda1,SECTOR.sk,Matúš Štrba,75,"Yooka and Layle return with a new 2.5D twist, but their new game lacks its own identity.",2019-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5da76b36c7c36e55d01edb71,Game Informer,Brian Shea,85,"The Impossible Lair may receive top billing, but the entire journey leading to that titular final challenge is rewarding",2019-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5da5f3b5eebc71560b0a9fa0,TrueGaming,,90,"It is really rare to have a platforming game this well-designed outside of Nintendo's offerings, this game more than makes up for the first one's shortcomings.The Impossible Lair does inspire from the best, while also introducing unique ideas of its own to build something truly unique. this is one of the best platforming games for this console generation.",2019-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5da4daae39414c46a805c881,Atomix,Alberto Desfassiaux,87,Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is one the best surprises of this year. An epic tribute for DKC that everyone should play.,2019-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5da4487edcd01647a689fc5a,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,84,"Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a great 2D platformer that provides some neat ways to mix-up the experience, and it felt like such a breath of fresh air in a crowded genre.",2019-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5dbc63c0c55ae12d47d2b71c,IGN Spain,,90,Yooka-Laylee and The Impossible Lair manages to surpass its predecessor in almost every aspect. The change to the two dimensions has been great.,2019-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5db2e4e864f5787ec01346bc,Electric Bento,Blair Farrell,86,"Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a brilliant direction for the young series, effortlessly mixing classic, 2-D platforming with an adventure style overworld without one negatively affecting the other.",2019-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5da379e906b06e791d1dd3aa,Saudi Gamer,عصام الشهوان,80,"A polished 2D platformer rich in content and ideas, and show the developer capable of iterating on what they started earlier in their career.",2019-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5da2425c42a7a622bb5fdfb6,COGconnected,Alexander Thomas,91,"With charm, wit, and brimming with positivity, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a fantastic new direction for Playtonics dynamic duo.",2019-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5da08f3af8aa42721520251e,GamePro,Tobias Veltin,85,"Excellent 2D-Jump & Run, that dares little new, but combines its individual elements into a very coherent whole.",2019-10-11T22:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5de5e9dead4f81777e1f41ad,Jack of All Controllers,Jared McClure,87.5,"If I wasn’t a fan of Yooka-Laylee before, Playtonic has converted me. If they continue to deliver experiences like these, I’m all in for Yooka-Laylee. Playtonic has done a fantastic job here.",2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5da57f0e39414c46a805c958,Bazimag,Mahdi Eftekhari,60,Abrupt difficulty spikes and the lack of any interesting gameplay elements turn Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair into a mediocre platformer that really doesn't have anything new to offer.,2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5da09229f8aa42721520252a,pressakey.com,Tim Bissinger,80,Playtonic and Yooka-Laylee are successful in the second attempt and with one dimension less: The search for the Beettalions is a wonderful jump'n'run adventure that can keep up with Donkey Kong Country in its best moments and sets new standards in the genre with a great world map. What a positive surprise!,2019-10-10T22:00:00.000Z,False,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5d9cbc44c348b168d818b1f7,PlayStation Galaxy,Erickson Melchor,83,"I highly recommend this title for everyone regardless of age and skill level. It is well worth the initial asking price. Sure, the visuals appeal to a younger demographic. But at its core lies some of the tightest platforming that hasn’t been seen since the days of a few console generations ago. That is something the young of heart will really appreciate.",2019-10-09T16:00:00.000Z,False,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5db1f48364f5787ec0134416,GameOctane,Ryan Welch,83,"Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair is one of those rare games where the development team makes a substantial change that completely works in its favor. The platforming levels are a blast to play, and each level is colorful and unique. The Lair itself is very challenging, which encourages you to play through all the levels and their variations. If you are a fan of 2.5D platformers, then you really need to add this to your collection.",2019-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5d9d9bfcc348b168d818b4ba,Metro GameCentral,,80,"A polished, challenging and colourful 2D platform game that recalls the best of Donkey Kong Country on the SNES, even if it doesn't really move beyond it.",2019-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5d9cbecac348b168d818b259,Eurogamer,Tom Phillips,80,Playtonic tightens up its nostalgic take on platforming and turns its eyes to the future.,2019-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5d9c8b98c348b168d818b15a,TheSixthAxis,Nic Bunce,70,"Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a game for those who adore the genre and want something bright, colourful and full of self-referential puns to end a long day at work. However, you have to be able to overlook some game design and quality-of-life flaws that can make the game frustratingly hard.",2019-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5d9c7be5c348b168d818b141,Gameblog,Thomas Pillon,80,"Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a great hommage to the Donkey Kong Country series, mixing its 2D mechanics with a 3D worl map to explore. The last level is alaways accessible to try out, but the collectibles you will find along your journey gives the game a tiny feels of an RPG. With so many secrets to fond accross both the levels and the environment, there are plenty interesting things to look out in PlayTonic's second game.",2019-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5d9c46a1c348b168d818b100,Easy Allies,Michael Damiani,85,Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a wonderful platformer that could have been even greater if only it stuck the landing.,2019-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5d9c4098c348b168d818b0cd,God is a Geek,Adam Cook,80,"Dare I say it, the Switch version is the best way to play a game that is well worth your time - even in the currently crowded market.",2019-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5d9c35d8c348b168d818b0b5,VGChartz,Kevin McDonald,80,"Blessed with the charm, wit, and fun factor you’d expect from such a talented group of creators, this should be a guaranteed crowd pleaser.",2019-10-07T23:00:00.000Z,False,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5e1a1b70117f2f0cdf3db813,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,80,,2019-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5d9adba2dd86394a41559f4b,PSX Brasil,Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho,87,"Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a great platform game that seeks to please Donkey Kong Country fans. It's a relatively long, challenging title with a lot of collectibles and some special stages. The overworld has some very interesting puzzles. However, the camera has some problems and the damage system is like the one in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and it isn't very good.",2019-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5d9ac75cdd86394a41559f42,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,80,By incorporating some of the classic 2D design of previous generations this once N64 throwback has matured and grown into its own slice of platforming gold.,2019-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,617b64a9631c4df0a66ea8fca480d2b9 5d8670ed93765d6778748243,Twinfinite,Andres Ruiz,100,"Since its debut on iOS, Edge has remained a solid, challenging, and toe-tapping platformer that is still well worth checking out, whether its on the Wii-U eShop, Steam, or for mobile devices. Plus, you get to be a sweet disco cube in space.",2013-12-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,42864c360cb7442487f23f12cf1d1ebe 5d8670ed93765d6778748237,God is a Geek,Sean Smith,90,"Edge has a lot to give you. You can pick it up and whizz through a few levels at your leisure and just enjoy the blocky, bleepy wonderfulness of it all. Or you can focus on becoming a master of the flashy balancing trickery, eking every last drop out of it, keeping your best times as low as they can possibly be, not missing one damn prism.",2013-12-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,42864c360cb7442487f23f12cf1d1ebe 5d8670ed93765d6778748234,FNintendo,António Branquinho,60,"Creative levels, an involving soundtrack and a long-lasting experience make Edge a title not to miss. Any flaws Edge might have are quickly overlooked for its sheer quality.",2013-12-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,42864c360cb7442487f23f12cf1d1ebe 5d8670ed93765d6778748246,Nintendojo,Anthony Vigna,91,"EDGE is truly something special. The game oozes creativity and constantly introduces awesome concepts that keep you entertained. The whole experience lends itself perfectly to a pick up and play format, and can be highly addicting when trying to set the best time possible. EDGE's innovative gameplay, coupled with its fantastic level design, easily makes it one of my favorite games on the eShop thus far.",2013-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,42864c360cb7442487f23f12cf1d1ebe 5d8670ed93765d677874823a,Cubed3,Liam Cook,90,"EDGE is a great example of value for money. With over a hundred levels to conquer, plus a familiar ranking system, there is plenty to do to keep players busy. Not only is there a fair amount of content, but the game's discounted price of £1.79 makes this easy to recommend to anyone who owns a Wii U and wants a fun, unique experience. This low price point lasts up until January 2nd, 2014, so those interested have plenty of time to grab it. Don't hesitate; at this price, the game is a steal. Go buy it now!",2013-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,42864c360cb7442487f23f12cf1d1ebe 5d8670ed93765d677874823d,NintendoWorldReport,Zachary Miller,80,"I like Edge a lot. It's addictive and elegant in its simplicity, and the geometric world is bizarrely engaging.",2013-11-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,42864c360cb7442487f23f12cf1d1ebe 5d8670ed93765d6778748231,Nintendo Life,Thomas Whitehead,90,"If you haven't owned EDGE on another system or — alternatively — only own it on a touch device, then this is a must-buy.",2013-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,42864c360cb7442487f23f12cf1d1ebe 5d8670ed93765d6778748240,GameSpot,Chris Watters,70,Snappy aesthetics and a novel hero make Edge a nifty platformer.,2011-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,42864c360cb7442487f23f12cf1d1ebe 5d8670ed93765d677874822e,Destructoid,Alasdair Duncan,80,"EDGE is a great pick-up-and-play title; the controls are simple and levels can be completed in a couple of minutes, but the desire to improve my ranking kept me coming back for more.",2011-08-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,42864c360cb7442487f23f12cf1d1ebe 5fb7a2c4038871749d415d93,TheSixthAxis,Nic Bunce,80,"I didn't expect Cardpocalypse to resonate with me as much as it did. It's a cute, clever and charming little homage to what CCG life used to be like.",2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,b467b7d3570e44c0b84e59475f4a5636 5f21ebc7d88e035744c1c5eb,oprainfall,Dalton McClain,90,"I highly recommend this game to any card game fan. The story is hefty, and may have some very bad pacing at the start, but the game is fun and well worth the price that it usually retails for.",2020-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,b467b7d3570e44c0b84e59475f4a5636 5e492f50bdf729557ef408d8,Gamerweb.pl,Kasjan Nowak,85,"The creators of Guild of Dungeoneering managed to create an interesting universe and addictive fun mechanics. I can truly recommend it, because Cardpocalypse is one of the best card games of the last months. The gameplay quickly gets us involved, because we can use a lot of different tactics.",2020-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,b467b7d3570e44c0b84e59475f4a5636 5e1c84ba117f2f0cdf3db8c8,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,85,Despite some repetitive side quests Cardpocalypse is a great little card RPG. The 90’s nostalgia that it oozes with really played to my liking and the card designs and gameplay along with the writing kept me playing to completion. I think you’ll get the most enjoyment out of it if you were around in that decade like me but if you weren’t there is still a lot to like here. It’s for sure one of the most charming apocalypses you’ll experience.,2019-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,b467b7d3570e44c0b84e59475f4a5636 5dfce7da239b721b0efda62f,GameSkinny,Jason Coles,80,"Cute graphics, funny writing, and good gameplay make Cardpocalypse a rousing good time.",2019-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,b467b7d3570e44c0b84e59475f4a5636 5df249bead4f81777e1f55d5,Thumb Culture,,80,I love the fact that I could go back to it a few weeks later still understanding the mechanics of the game. I genuinely thought the gameplay all the way through to the mechanics were great. Not only that they really did make an amazing soundtrack.,2019-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,b467b7d3570e44c0b84e59475f4a5636 5dee75d2ad4f81777e1f517a,Gamer Guides,Ben Chard,65,"Far Cry 5 offers a new, interesting perspective on the Far Cry series and it’s a much needed one to stop the series from becoming stale. The Co-op mode is the highlight and you’ll get hours of enjoyment out of it should you stick around and explore Hope County to its fullest.",2019-07-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b993765d6778779337,KnowTechie,Jonathan White,70,"Despite having a terrific antagonist, Far Cry 5 seems to struggle to connect the player to the story.",2018-07-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b993765d677877933a,Digital Trends,Mike Epstein,60,Far Cry 5 never decides what game it wants to be.,2018-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b993765d6778779331,VideoTime,Jesus Mendoza,93,It's time to fight against crazy radicals in Far Cry 5.,2018-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b893765d677877930e,ThisGenGaming,Robby Bisschop,80,Far Cry 5 is a huge game with plenty to do and a natural sense of progression. The main story is all over the place and requires plenty suspension of disbelief but it still ends up being enough to drive the narrative and it'll keep you coming back until you've completed all it has to offer.,2018-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b893765d677877932a,FourFaceButtons,David Aedo,50,"As far as sub-par first person shooters go, you could do much worse than Far Cry 5.",2018-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b893765d677877931b,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,80,"While Ubisoft's FPS formula is beginning to show its age with gameplay and mechanics that are too familiar for comfort, encasing the package with an exigent theme such as religious zealotry makes all things (seem like) new.",2018-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b893765d6778779324,Worth Playing,Adam Pavlacka,90,"Far Cry 5 is not the game that it pretends to be. Far Cry 5 is also not the game that most reviewers thought it would be. Ubisoft has crafted a brilliant open-world shooter, but the company has also presented a subversive take on the hero's journey that is both engaging and disturbing. Most importantly, it's a game that makes you think, which is something you don't often see.",2018-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b893765d67787792f9,GameGrin,Blake Hawthorn,85,"Far Cry 5 established itself as one of the best in the series, The game features some gorgeous scenery, an engaging story and the overall story is great fun and the theme is very realistic. The game mixes up the missions so it doesn't get repetitive halfway through the game. Far Cry 5 is a great entry to the series for newbies and veterans alike.",2018-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b993765d677877933f,Respawning,Javier Reyeros,85,"I had a heap of fun with this game and it’s definitely my favourite in the series. I wasn’t bored for a second and cannot wait to go back to it some time; I felt I did rush it a little as I wanted to get to God of War, but I would have definitely spent more time on it had that not been the case. I wasn’t sure how I felt about the ending of the game, but I don’t want to spoil that. Trust me pick up this game, you won’t regret it.",2018-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b893765d6778779305,Niche Gamer,Cody Long,60,"If you love Far Cry already, you'll probably like this one too. If you hate the series with a passion, the fifth entry isn't gonna change your mind in the slightest.",2018-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b893765d6778779321,PSX Extreme,Richard Christie,80,"There might not be much about Far Cry 5 that is terribly new or innovative, but ultimately it is a vast improvement over its predecessor in nearly every way.",2018-05-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b893765d677877931e,PushStartPlay,Harris Iqbal,85,"Far Cry 5 is an absolutely stellar game that does a lot of things right, as well as fixes a lot of issues with the previous games.",2018-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b993765d6778779342,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,90,Far Cry 5 delivers amazing gaming experience. It's a great game in almost every aspect. The only flaw is that it's not the best Far Cry game I've played.,2018-04-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b893765d6778779311,Invision Community,Aidan Bates,70,"Overall Far Cry 5 gets a 7/10, it feels like it has taken away many points that made the series so fun and immersive in the past. Gunplay is still fun, with plenty of options for your arms, but with the new skill system, it does force you outside of your preferred gameplay style more than once.",2018-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b893765d6778779314,Games Xtreme,Darren Pearce,80,"I love Far Cry, I really do, there's something about this series that makes me smile no matter what the game. I might be horribly biased by the open world nature of the games, and like many of my favourite titles before it, it's the mix of unpredictable gonzo fun and sudden random nature elements that combine to make it such a great experience. Far Cry 5 seeks to keep that flavour from previous Far Cry titles such as 3 and 4, and push the boundary of its design a bit further.",2018-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b893765d6778779302,Jump Dash Roll,Andrew Phillips,80,"Far Cry 5 is gorgeous, fun and at times a little bonkers, but sadly not immune from the open world fatigue that often creeps into titles in the genre.",2018-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b893765d677877932d,DVS Gaming,Jack Dewitt,85,"In short, Far Cry 5 is a fantastic addition to the series, bringing an exciting campaign with a unique villain to drive the player forward.",2018-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b893765d67787792f3,Too Much Gaming,Matthew Arcilla,80,"While it never manages to satisfy the thirst for narrative depth that it so heavily promised in its marketing, Far Cry 5 still provides an open world that is ultimately the most satisfying that Ubisoft has delivered to date.",2018-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b893765d67787792f1,Gamer Professionals,,68,"Far Cry 5 can best be described as inconsistent. At times, the game feels stale by sticking too close to the tired formula the series has been criticized for, and a disappointing main questline isn’t doing it any favors. However, the game is far from lifeless, with a ton of fun to be had. Whether it is helping the citizens of Hope County with side missions or exploring the countryside, Far Cry 5 has moments of greatness. In the end, Far Cry 5 feels too inconsistent and hopefully future titles in the series can learn from this game’s mistakes.",2018-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b793765d67787792dd,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,60,"Far Cry 5‘s setting is beautiful to behold, however it’s home to a shallow story, bland protagonist, and repetitive set of missions. You can have plenty of fun sniping helicopters out of the air, but the game never lets you slow down. It constantly cries out for attention as if it knows that once you stop playing you might never return. There was a long gap between Far Cry 4 and Far Cry 5, but judging by the final product, there needed to be a longer one. Ubisoft needs to channel some of the creativity that successfully reinvented Assassins’ Creed; we need more than another by-the-numbers Far Cry game.",2018-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b893765d67787792fc,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,80,"Far Cry 5 hits the scene with arguably the best open-world experience of the series in quite some time with a large region to explore backed by solid combat and Triple-A production values. Its narrative, however, can be quite polarizing and its selection of endings can leave some people questioning the effort they invested in guiding the protagonist toward the story's conclusion. So do you value the journey or the destination? Ultimately, the satisfaction you get from Far Cry 5 rests on your answer to that question.",2018-04-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b993765d677877933c,The Game is a Lie,Gabriel Carli,100,Far Cry 5 is one of the best games of all time because it innovates in the franchise at the same time that it feels like a mixture of all of its previous games.,2018-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b993765d6778779334,GameHaunt,Excelle Escalada,100,"Ubisoft has done a great job by introducing this name game with a plethora of new features. It is an entertaining game with no real drawbacks. So, we suggest you to get it now and play it to experience the thrilling adventure inside Eden’s Gate.",2018-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b893765d67787792f6,Marooners' Rock,Josh Pedroza,78,"I would recommend Far Cry 5 once the price drops. To anyone who wants to have a good stupid time, go ahead and get the game, but be prepared for it’s irritating design choices.",2018-04-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b793765d67787792da,Cubed3,Chris Leebody,90,"Far Cry 5, while having some issues, such as the janky AI and a rather far-fetched plot, more than makes up for these things with some compelling and truly innovative approaches from Ubisoft. There is a real sense that it put a lot of love back into a series that over the last spin-off and fully-fledged entry was possibly becoming mundane. The world set in the USA presents a real contrast to the tropical paradise settings of all the previous entries. Additionally, the organic approach to missions and narrative advancement mean that Far Cry 5 avoids the 'cleaning up of the map' feel that some previous games have conveyed. The gunplay is smooth and fantastic and the graphics are stunning. Anyone who hasn't played a Far Cry game before needs to get this and any doubters of Ubisoft's ability to deliver a truly great open-world title need to do likewise.",2018-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b793765d67787792d7,Gameplanet,Ben Allan,80,"Far Cry 5 is a handsome, mechanically dazzling, engaging title fused to story that doesn't deliver despite early promise.",2018-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b793765d67787792d1,GameCloud,Kenneth Lee,100,"Far Cry 5 is by no means a perfect game. There are inconsistencies in its tone, the villains are forgettable compared to those in the series’ previous entries, and some of the mission design can be repetitive in nature. The co-op also comes with disappointing compromises. Ultimately, though, these shortcomings are made easier to bear in light of the game’s excellent gunplay, well-designed world, and stellar presentation. Planning and mounting the many assaults in the game never gets old, and the moment-to-moment gameplay is exhilarating and always makes you want to come back for more. This is what great games are all about, and what makes Far Cry 5 so easy to recommend.",2018-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b793765d67787792c2,GameWatcher,Chris Capel,80,"Far Cry 5 is lots of good fun that'll have you entertained for a long time - and in that it lives up the series. The shooting never stops being entertaining and there's a lot of game here, with many options on how to do things, and it at least feels different enough from previous games to be a worthy sequel - unlike Far Cry 4 and Primal. So in that it's a success and we can't imagine anyone being truly disappointed in Far Cry 5.",2018-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b793765d67787792b2,Quillstreak,Jordan Oloman,85,"Far Cry 5 is one of the best open world games ever made, and certainly Ubisoft's finest effort. Unfortunately, the narrative stumbles and trips, throwing the tone into disarray and ultimately leading to a dissatisfying conclusion. Throw your story expectations to the wind and come to Hope County for the addictive open-world thrills, excellent OST and side characters.",2018-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b793765d67787792eb,NEOsite,Grzegorz Cyga,80,"Far Cry 5 is another good game after Assasin's Creed: Origins. Montana's diverse climate, captivating plot and refreshed mechanics make it the best sequel after Far Cry 3.",2018-04-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b793765d67787792e6,TrueAchievements,Rebecca Smith,90,Far Cry 5 is the best addition to the franchise for quite a while and it is well worth spending many hours visiting Montana.,2018-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b793765d67787792ce,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,90,"While you're not likely to remember its story in a few months' time, and the erratic driving of friendly civilians may frequently alarm you, its gameplay shines and that's what's important. Setting you free in a stunningly realised open world, Far Cry 5 gives you all the tools you need for tens of hours of outrageous fun.",2018-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678ba93765d677877935a,SomHráč.sk,Martin Černický,85,"Far Cry 5 is an extraordinarily entertaining addition to the Far Cry series and almost the best installment. Just almost, but even the few minor faults don't spoil the otherwise excellent gameplay.",2018-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b893765d67787792ff,GameNationSA,Boris Bulj,90,"The best thing we can say about Far Cry 5 is that it is one of the most entertaining sandbox survival adventures in the franchise. Montana is a gorgeous slice of new terrain that is fraught with peril and the road ahead that Far Cry Arcade represents is exciting, to say the least. Simply put, the fifth version in Ubisoft’s series of madness, freedom, and exploration is Far Cry perfected.",2018-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b793765d67787792ee,Goomba Stomp,Christopher Underwood,80,"Far Cry 5 may not be perfect, but it's very close to it. Exhibiting the true meaning of AAA, it's a game that Ubisoft should be proud to have made and gamers should give pride of place in their collection.",2018-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b793765d67787792ca,Pardis Game,Alireza Razmjoei,85,"Without a doubt, Far Cry 5 is the most varied game in the series. Although there are a few problems with narrative and enemy AI but Thanks to smart changes to the exploring formula and of course amazing world of Hope County, we can finally say that Far Cry series has evolved",2018-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b793765d67787792c5,Washington Post,Christopher Byrd,,"To my surprise, I still enjoy Far Cry's particular blend of lush environments, fluid combat, and crazy happenings — like hunting a wolverine, then stumbling into a firefight full of exploding vehicles, or crashing a helicopter into an airplane and nabbing a trophy in the process (""Squash and Run"").",2018-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5d8678b793765d67787792c7,The Digital Fix,Stephen Hudson,80,"Far Cry 5 builds impressively on the solid gameplay elements which made the series what it is today, and is a fun, rip-roaring open-world gaming experience that few in 2018 will surpass.",2018-04-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5e3f8823a575185e266f24f0,Nerfeados,Oscar Nino,,"Far Cry 5 is a game with a great concept and a pretty lousy execution. The game keep the shooting mechanics that made FC3 so great and most of the time explore Montana is wonderful, unfortunately the story is predictable and Joseph Seed isn't nearly as compelling as Vaas or Pagan Min.",2018-04-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c9dda5ae74e4c36ab5763933935888a 5dc1caa50cada437c5204333,GamesRadar+,Vikki Blake,80,"Watch Dogs 2 is a solid, satisfying sequel that successfully addresses the weaknesses of its predecessor.",2019-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754993765d6778763de5,Kinglink Reviews,Frank Reese,60,"Watch Dogs 2 makes a few right steps following Watch Dogs 2, but spends too much of its time trying to distract the player from what is a very interesting world.",2019-04-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754a93765d6778763e7d,GamingPH,Erwin Bantilan,92,"Watch Dogs 2 has an excellent story to offer, and the added humor of the game makes it enjoyable. You don't even have to do a mission in order to enjoy the game – just roaming around the great city of San Francisco or stalk other people is enough to enjoy the game; it's like your playground. The missions could be repetitive, but because of how they differently approach each of the missions, it's actually fun, and you can even repeat the missions a couple of times without the feeling of boredom.",2017-03-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754a93765d6778763e55,Stevivor,Matt Gosper,80,"Overall, these three new Operations feel very consistent with the standard set by the core Watch Dogs 2 experience. The chance to return to San Francisco and geek it up with the DedSec team is welcome, and their characterisation remains as energetic and positive as ever.",2017-03-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754a93765d6778763e2b,Wade D McGinnis,,100,,2017-02-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754993765d6778763dc0,Parallax Live,,89,,2017-02-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754a93765d6778763e5b,Red Value Gaming,Kaisernik,85,"Watch_Dogs 2 is a substantial upgrade from its predecessor both in terms of gameplay and graphics. To anyone put off by the unfulfilled expectations of the first game, Watch_Dogs 2 is worth a shot.",2017-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754a93765d6778763e58,BaziCenter,احسان ناخدا,80,"An upgrade over its predecessor in almost every aspect, and although it still suffers from lack of depth in gameplay, shallow combat and some uninteresting missions, an engaging and beautiful world along with solid hacking mechanics are enough to at least satisfy fans of the genre.",2017-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754e93765d6778764213,Play Some Video Games,Devin Tyus,90,"Watch_Dogs 2 is what happens when a developer takes feedback, criticism, and all the great parts of its first try, then flips it and turns it into something just short of a masterpiece.",2017-02-03T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754f93765d677876428f,games(TM),,70,"Desperate to be different, but ultimately too familiar",2017-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754e93765d6778764247,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,80,The game has its moments and it's a title that must not be missed by those who love action-adventure games. The fact that it lacks the major technical issues of the predecessor is also a big plus.,2017-01-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754e93765d6778764204,Cubed3,Gareth Fidler,80,"Watch Dogs 2 is lightyears ahead of its predecessor in every way imaginable and conveys a smartly written precautionary tale regarding the perils of living in a 24-hour surveillance society. Clever mission structure, sumptuous visuals, great acting and sound design all contribute to a living, breathing world that's a real joy to explore. While it tackles a subject matter that can occasionally come across as being a bit 'Black Mirror' at times, recent news stories concerning the UK government's controversial Snooper's Charter or the Arkansas Police Department's attempt to leverage Amazon Echo data to help with a murder investigation only serve to enforce that maybe this isn't really that farfetched at all.",2016-12-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754993765d6778763dd6,Skewed & Reviewed,,80,"All-in-all, Watch Dogs 2 is intensely engaging, offering you a variety of activity to fight off any boredom that could set in.",2016-12-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754993765d6778763dcc,pressakey.com,Tim Bissinger,80,In jeglicher Hinsicht besser als der Vorgänger und auch für sich genommen ein starkes Spiel: Watch Dogs 2 überzeugt mit toller Welt und motivierendem Hacking.,2016-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754f93765d6778764284,Super Deformed Gamescast,Jeff Meier,80,"Watch Dogs 2 is an immensely satisfying sequel that feels like both an evolution of what worked before, and a complete reversal of what didn't. It's a digital sandbox full of things to see and do set in a beautiful world, and it’s one of the best games I've played this year.",2016-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754f93765d67787642df,Saving Content,Abdul Ahmad,60,"I did miss the more serious, almost Blade Runner style vibe from the first game. Despite the fact that Aiden Pearce was an asshole, I always felt cool hacking and infiltrating facilities in that game. Here, that feeling is quite gone, and everything just feels more frivolous. Watch Dogs 2 is an enjoyable, yet flawed, ride. However, poor check-pointing, and putting in place limitations to keep the player underpowered for a long stretch of the game mar this experience.",2016-12-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754e93765d6778764262,GameWatcher,Chris Capel,75,"You’ll almost certainly enjoy it if you buy it, but I can’t recommend it if you haven’t.",2016-12-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754e93765d677876425f,PC Invasion,Tim McDonald,70,"Fun, jolly, and with tongue planted firmly in cheek for most of the game: Watch Dogs 2 isn't a must-have, but it's still a rather good time.",2016-12-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754993765d6778763df2,SomHráč.sk,Martin Černický,90,"Watch Dogs 2 should satisfy not only the fans of the first game, but its high quality and very lively world could persuade even people who didn't enjoy the original. Will you give it a chance?",2016-12-08T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754e93765d677876423b,PC Gamer,James Davenport,68,A great PC port and lovely open world don’t give depth to Watch Dogs 2’s shallow combat and stealth design.,2016-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754e93765d6778764238,Level Down Games,Bryan Clutter,85,"Watch Dogs 2 is a great step up from the original Watch Dogs, and certainly seems to be driving the franchise in the right direction moving forward. It’ll be interesting to see where Ubisoft decides to take the series next. One thing for sure, I hope that there is another sizeable gap between this one and the eventual Watch Dogs 3, if there does happen to be another one. Going away for a couple years gives fans of the games time to appreciate them more, especially with Watch Dogs 2 since it is such a great game with a lot of content to hold fans over for now.",2016-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754e93765d67787641fe,Rocket Chainsaw,Tim Norman,80,"Ubisoft’s particular style of open world game, which is a genre of its own nowadays, has never been as well done as it is in Watch Dogs 2, and it’s clear that, as the company continues to iterate on the formula it started off with in the original Assassin’s Creed, it’s getting very good at making them.",2016-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754993765d6778763de2,PowerUp!,Leo Stevenson,80,This is Ubisoft doing what it does best.,2016-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86755093765d67787642f5,VideoTime,Jesus Mendoza,90,"Excellent game for all lovers of open world games looking for a more modern touch with Gadgets to hack. Join Decsec, The Technological Revolution continues.",2016-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754e93765d67787641f2,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,80,"Watch Dogs 2 finally breaks with the ""Ubisoft Formula"" to create an open-world game that feels somewhat fresh and interesting. What a relief.",2016-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754a93765d6778763e47,Gamefa,Danial Dehghani,80,"Watch Dogs 2 is exactly what the first installment of this IP wanted to be. An enjoyable adventure in the shoes of a hacker. With its vast world and enhanced gameplay, it proves that there's still a chance for Watch Dogs in the industry.",2016-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754993765d6778763de8,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,80,"While it lacks the flavour of side activities from its predecessor, Watch Dogs 2 makes up for it with na amazing cast and enjoyable story.",2016-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754e93765d6778764216,Gaming Masters,"Eddie Stubbington,Kiwy",84,"Watch Dogs 2 is very different, in a good way, compared to Watch Dogs. Brand new game mechanics, a well done story and a solid co-op mode. Ubisoft have added what was missing in the first game and improved what was bad as well.",2016-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754e93765d6778764201,TechRaptor,Samuel Guglielmo,85,"A massive improvement over the first game in nearly every way, Watch Dogs 2 is an extremely successful entry into the open world genre that should not be missed by fans. Hopefully future entries into the series can knock it out of the park.",2016-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754e93765d67787641f5,Washington Post,Christopher Byrd,,A fun combination of hacker fantasy and feel-good teen movie,2016-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86755093765d67787642ef,TeamNerd,Giulia Garassino,75,"Watch Dogs 2 is a title that can secure space within the gaming market but is not able to emerge as it should, in some respects it is also difficult to give it an evaluation as we have a product from a solid foundation that supports all positive side of his predecessor, but from the high point we remain stuck in a mediocre game where the narrative can not spin the fly and leaves us a sense of void and incompleteness.",2016-12-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754e93765d67787641a9,Geeks Under Grace,Damien Chambers,89,"Overall, WATCH_DOGS 2 is the most fun I have had with an open-world game this year. From a cast of characters almost anyone can empathize with, to a fun, diverse array of missions and side quests, there’s so much to love. Ubisoft has essentially done the exact same thing they did with Assassin’s Creed—taking an innovative, yet flawed, new IP and improving nearly every aspect of it with player feedback. Fans of the original should definitely pick it up, and series newcomers will find a lot to love.",2016-12-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754d93765d6778764195,Gameplanet,Tim Stanton,80,"Watch Dogs 2 is an excellent sequel that ditches the earnestness of its predecessor, pumps up the power fantasy, and turns players loose in a vibrant and engaging city. It's one of the best open world games to come around in a while.",2016-12-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754e93765d6778764241,Next Gen Base,Robin Parker,70,"As an open world sandpit to explore and sink your time into, Watch Dogs 2 provides a lot of content and opportunities to have fun. How much fun you can have depends on your capacity for exploration. Things start to fall apart once you are forced to take part in the very structured main missions and the glaring mechanical issues come to the fore. A refurbishment and a lick of paint can work wonders – but if the foundations aren’t solid, then the results won’t be fantastic. Watch Dogs 2 is a massive improvement over its predecessor, but if a stealth game isn’t fun to play in a stealthy way, then you know something isn’t quite right.",2016-11-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754e93765d67787641a4,TrueAchievements,Megan Walton,90,Watch_Dogs 2 definitely improves on its predecessor in almost every way.,2016-11-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754e93765d67787641a1,AusGamers,Steve Farrelly,91,"They've injected more fun and diversity this time around, and they've done so with a city backdrop that is truly alive, and is utterly inviting.",2016-11-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754d93765d6778764193,Player.One,Bob Fekete,60,"While the sequel is a definite improvement over the original, the improvements are coming in baby steps, not leaps and bounds. A great first step would be to make a game that has a proper tone, because Watch Dogs 2 feels like it doesn’t know what it is.",2016-11-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754d93765d677876419b,Guns & Pixels,Facundo Precentado,83,"Watch Dogs 2 is more enjoyable, well designed and vastly improved.",2016-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754d93765d6778764198,Gamer Professionals,Jordan Aslett,82,"Watch Dogs 2 adds a lot to a series that had a poor start. San Fransisco is an incredibly beautiful and fleshed out location for a game that has a much brighter tone that the original. Yet a lot of the good is weighed down by issues returning from past Ubisoft titles (even though those issues had been completely eradicated in the past). While the game feel fun, it is hard to shake the feeling that Ubisoft has taken a step backward thanks to these issues.",2016-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d86754e93765d67787641ae,Fuzzy Pixels,Matt Gardner,72,"Watch Dogs 2 is a well-made game that tries hard to (over)compensate for the dour mood of its predecessor with a peppy script and a vibrant game world stuffed full of life and colour. But the game's ever-changing tone, confused narrative, and undercooked gameplay elements still leave room for improvement. It's a solid open world game, but rarely spectacular. <iframe src=""https://www.youtube.com/embed/Kw1dK-st_O4"" frameborder=""0"" allowfullscreen></iframe>",2016-11-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 62d13c680bfe2deada1956ae,NoobFeed,Kurtis Seid,85,"Chivalry 2 embraces how absurd its massive chaotic battles are and it's an incredibly fun, objective-based first-person war game. Players should remember that they won’t find the melee finesse of something like For Honor or dominate the whole map solo. Every match moment will be an over-the-top action sequence, where bodies will fly, characters roar with laughter, and nothing will make any real sense.",2022-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 6290ed4b0bfe2deada179247,GameSpace,Emily Byrnes,80,"Chivalry 2 is a fantastic multiplayer game that is consistently pumping out updates with a pretty thriving community of players. There is a fairly steep learning curve, but it has been out long enough at this point that if you feel yourself tilting, just do a quick Youtube search for “Chivalry 2 combat tips” and it will probably clear up a lot of that brain fog. What most of it boils down to, is practice. You’ll die-a lot. But, you’ll also learn from those deaths and you’ll eventually get better. Chivalry 2’s development path is healthy and thriving since its developers have their fingers on the pulse of the player base, so if you missed the hype train and are looking for a game that will give you the most bang for your buck without a huge time commitment, look no further than Chivalry 2.",2022-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 61f3c3bb9e5c48c548d74948,Enternity.gr,Vasilis Kamakaris,50,"Chivalry 2 works as an upgrade to the existing experience, despite a real development that will take the series one step further.",2022-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 61487672c73e2f01e326c890,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,90,Chivalry 2 is an incredible experience being gruesome and directly comparable to Battlefield but with knights.,2021-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 613fbf2c8ebcf0a6ad13baf0,Inverse,Corey Plante,90,"""Chivalry II could be the hallmark of medieval warfare for years to come.""",2021-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 61efa0519e5c48c548d719a2,ElderPlayers ,Mohammed Ahmed Alsharif,80,"Chivalry 2 presented a fun and beautiful online system in the Middle Ages, the maps and design of the game were wonderful and the variety of classes, the advantage of the game is that it does not require professionalism to play and enjoy it, it was a very enjoyable experience.",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 61fe94689e5c48c548d79b68,WhatIfGaming,Hatem Amer,85,"Chivalry 2 is stupid fun. That’s as in stupid and fun. I had a blast with over 10 hours playing this game. Because of the massive multiplayer aspect, every match is a new experience so it won’t get stale after a couple of maps. This game is all about fun. It’s casual enough for anyone to enjoy and deep enough to keep the KDA enthusiasts going. Whichever kind of player you are, you’ll find loads of nonsensical gory fun to be had with Chivalry 2.",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 611d279cd2d9925bcbb8cae3,Cubed3,Steven Mattern,80,"Chivalry 2 offers up some exciting, large-scale battles, and a variety of melee weapons at the ready. The balance is almost there, with archers perhaps being too powerful due to their generous aiming. The automatic team balancing system does remove some of the pressure of winning or losing, which can be a net positive. So, unleash a battle cry and join the fray!",2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 610c8521495ccbffda9be937,MonsterVine,Sean Halliday,80,Chivalry 2 is a good entry into the melee-focused multiplayer scene.,2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 6106d1bfe93aa7c715db2f75,Lords Of Gaming ,Mahmood Ghaffar,85,"Overall, the game is a bloody good time. If you ever fantasized about being in a battle from Braveheart or lining the ranks in the Battle of the Bastards, then look no further than Chivalry 2. The combat is robust where it is easy to learn difficult to master and is thoroughly satisfying. There are a ton of cosmetics to unlock for each class. The voice acting is hilarious and shows the game does not take itself too seriously. Graphically, Chivalry 2 is beautiful thanks to it running on Unreal Engine 4. Although there are some fundamental technical issues that bring it down a bit, it’s not enough to dampen the experience.",2021-08-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60f0461732b498cf3b2ce91b,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,83,"Chivalry II is a lot of fun. It's visceral, easy to learn but difficult to master, and it's simply a bloody good time. The balancing issues, lackluster customization options, and a general lack of maps take the wind out of its sails far too quickly. That means that a couple of updates could turn this little gem into a must-play title. I'm hopeful that Torn Banner can build on the solid foundation that it has poured for Chivalry II.",2021-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60ec89e3664569b0d52cb743,PlayStation LifeStyle,Alanna Lataillade,70,"The sequel to the classic is indeed worthy in most ways, and Chivalry II is a much needed upgrade to the original game. Combat has a lot going on, and while many players will behave as non-chivalrous bastards, there is a good amount of fun to be found on the medieval battlefields of Chivalry II.",2021-07-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60eab9b3885a2c0e6549e253,BaziCenter,Javad Mohseni,80,"Chivalry II can entertain you for hours, especially if you are a fan of Multiplayer games; but for a continuous success and keeping the game alive, the developers need to deliver constant updates and content.",2021-07-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60e473e1907da6e46337bfdd,8Bit/Digi,Stan Rezaee,90,"Chivalry II is a multiplayer experience that welcomes everyone to enjoy the medieval carnage, regardless of their skill-set or familiarity with the series.",2021-07-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60e439b3907da6e46337bfce,SomHráč.sk,Róbert Herda,80,"Chivalry II is an excellent multiplayer title that uses its simple concept to the point of maximum enjoyment. It suffers a bit from its modest selection of maps, but we trust this will be fixed with DLCs and updates over time.",2021-07-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60e40b42907da6e46337bfb8,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,80,It gleefully harnesses the silly and chaotic to such operatic excesses that I can't help but indulge in the beautiful carnage.,2021-07-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60f859e8b9cbeafd13a23b11,Sirus Gaming,Sean Christie,80,"Overall, the game is pretty fun if you’re into medieval warfare and have fantasies of being a knight in such a battle. The battle modes didn’t feel like it’s dragging or taking too long. There is always that feeling of urgency to get the objectives done and the game takes you back into action with a respawn so you don’t just sit around waiting. What’s also good is that when a match ends, it queues you up to another game so you can get back into it. So if you’re looking to blowing off some steam and just want to hack and slash people and release all that tension that’s brewing inside of you, then Chivalry II is right up your alley.",2021-07-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60e2151c907da6e46337bdfe,GameGrin,,85,"Chivalry 2 is a ton of fun, not overly complicated and will keep you coming back for more.",2021-07-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60dddf408f7460af4f504795,Console Creatures,Bobby Pashalidis,80,Chivalry 2 is a great multiplayer game that doesn't take itself too seriously but is a serious contender for one of the best online games this year. Combat is rewarding and skill-based but the lack of maps holds the game back from being excellent.,2021-07-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60dcbf4c8f7460af4f504681,Zoomg,افشین پیروزی,85,"Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer experience of medieval battles that can be very enjoyable for those interested in such a space. Gameplay and more precisely the game's struggles are engaging, exciting and fun, and thanks to the full training section, even newcomer players can quickly learn the general principles.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60dbe6d33056d59acec445b0,CGMagazine,Dayna Eileen,80,"Chivalry 2 is a great game if you know what you’re getting into. It's not the next big hit, but boy is it fun when you need to get out some frustration and have a good laugh.",2021-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60d95b8bc39fc6608bcd73c5,Everyeye.it,Alessandro Bruni,80,"Chivalry 2 represents the natural continuation of a creative journey that opened more than a decade ago, when the Torn Banner Studios saga was nothing more than a sensational mod for Half-Life 2.",2021-06-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60d6b9b4c39fc6608bcd72cf,PSX Brasil,Bruno Henrique Vinhadel,80,"Chivalry 2 abandons the rigid realistic structure in favor of a lighter, more fun game that still has enough depth for players to focus on. The humor is more noticeable and there's enough content for good hours of fun, even if some technical issues still exist.",2021-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60d6987fc39fc6608bcd72b2,IGN Korea,Sanghyun Bae,77,"Expectation level was at peak level to get the best experience of medieval combat. Thankfully, most of them were satisfying until the in-game combat mechanism would sometimes make things confusing while multiple players cluster up. There aren’t many hyper-realistic medieval combat games that come close to this game. For those who are quite sick of orcs and wizard fantasy, this might be the sanctuary they’re looking for. A lot of physics engine brutality are to be witnessed but ironically, the game delivers what may happen to be a historical re-enactment during the ages of the most humane war between swords and shields.",2021-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60d87960c39fc6608bcd7362,Rectify Gaming,Dave Rodriguez,90,"Chivalry 2 delivers on being a fantastic sequel, and the intense, visceral feeling of throwing stale bread at a knights head.",2021-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 6100dcc278fa8b8caf2c55da,Gamer Escape,Grant Dotter,80,"This game is tricky for me to score. Chivalry II doesn’t really break new ground. That’s not really a bad thing though, as the original was a bit rough but super fun. In most regards, the game is vastly improved and polished over the original. It is just so satisfying and fun to play that I can ALMOST overlook the minor bugs here and there, and the gameplay issue I described. If these things were addressed, this would be darn close to a 10/10 from me.",2021-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60d49734bdb8dc25513893b6,TechRaptor,Dylan Wilby,85,"First and foremost, Chivalry 2 is an excellent medieval fighting game. The combat system is incredibly rewarding and nuanced, with a wide array of weapons",2021-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60d39b66bdb8dc25513892bd,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,85,"Chivalry 2 works on most fronts, and certain where it is needed the most – bloody, visceral combat. To that end, the hackfest that is Chivalry 2’s meat and potatoes delivers a lot of fun for both casual players and those who want to dedicate their time into digging deeper into the gameplay mechanics. The progression system and maps are both quite good, even if I’d have liked to see a few more options with both. All in all though, Chivalry’s carnage-filled gameplay is just a whole lot of fun.",2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60d343b61172f7077ae89ad1,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,70,"There is unique fighting system and epic battles, yes, however there is only big chaos on the battlefield and not enough game modes.",2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60d2b30e1172f7077ae8996c,PC Invasion,Steven Wong,80,"Chivalry 2 delivers plenty of intense, blood-soaked action, without taking itself too seriously. But you might eventually want to do more than blindly swing a sword around.",2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60d16b611172f7077ae8961d,Gaming Nexus,Elliot Hilderbrand,88,"Chivalry 2 shines in the combat department. Combat is fast, and the high ceiling of learning it all helps keep players invested. There may not be a ton of maps, but they are full, the movement of gameplay is refreshingly fun, and the promise of more post-launch content keeps me hopeful.",2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60d133a71172f7077ae895db,PC Gamer,Tyler Wilde,91,"A brilliant mix of high skill and low comedy, and the best medieval combat game out there.",2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 624c5c83274ec35e72dcc3d4,eXputer,Huzaifah Durrani,80,"I had an incredible time with Chivalry 2, and I'm going to keep coming back to it for years to come.",2021-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 612a5773300b9f40f6a20ef1,Battle4play.com,Sergio Blasco,85,A good 100% online return 9 years later,2021-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60d19b091172f7077ae8963b,GamingTrend,Holly Hudspeth,90,"Chivalry 2 was a pleasant surprise, and something totally different in the PvP realm for me. There are a few bugs that need to be fixed, but the maps are gorgeous and the gameplay is engaging and fun. The humor and endless ways you can die are very appreciated.",2021-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60d0e0a91172f7077ae89585,Gamers Heroes,Johnny Hurricane,70,"Chivalry 2 improves upon the original release by a good margin, but it still needs to work out some bugs and kinks. For those looking for some medieval madness, it might be best to wait for some more patches before diving in.",2021-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60d03f61af6eb0eaf3a0a999,IGN Italy,Alessandro Alosi,80,"Chivalry 2 has achieved its goal: while not perfect, it offers a great combat system that it's easy to learn but difficult to master. The game never takes itself too seriously and really shines using its best weapons.",2021-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60d0050caf6eb0eaf3a0a975,AusGamers,,85,"Martin drew his own ideas from The War of the Roses, Sir David's main brouhaha.",2021-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 6107e300d331d5c7af43ea42,INVEN,Jaihoon Jeong,85,"Chivalry 2 is an exemplary large-scale multi-play game that pursues fun by providing maximum variables within simple rules. It is easier for beginners to access than the Chivalry 1, and the more you play the game, the deeper you can feel.",2021-06-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 60d162c41172f7077ae895fc,Game Rant,Cameron Corliss,80,"Those that enjoy games that are bloody, bombastic, and have a pinch of humor will find an excellent experience in Chivalry 2. It's approachable, smooth, and an excellent time with friends. Plus, there's the promise of free content on the horizon, which should make the current offering even more appealing to those that engage with it. While there are some minor technical issues to be sorted out here and there, it's still one of the most enjoyable experiences to come out of 2021 so far.",2021-06-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e93c9a70b14b1cba2c8c9b45a1c36b 5da9cf865600ae62dfe10274,Bloody Disgusting,Neil Bolt,90,"SUPERHOT is one of the most interesting gaming fusions of the decade, and it’s been pulled off spectacularly. It leaves you wanting more, which is exactly what it should do. On Switch, its bite-sized action set-piece puzzles have found their most natural home.",2019-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740b93765d677875bde7,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,80,"Somehow, peering into the world of SUPERHOT‘s text terminals and stark environments through my Switch’s LCD screen feels very correct, as though it was always meant to be this way. In a probably accidental but happy parallel, it feels like I have gotten my hands on some kind of special prototype that I’m not supposed to see. SUPERHOT almost works too well on Switch, and being able to play it on a system that fits in my hands with near-perfect accuracy is an almost magical experience.",2019-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5e2ac273c25afe0e75c3070a,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,85,"SUPERHOT is an atypical shooter, almost touching the strategy and the puzzle. Time only advances if we move and that will create the situations where we will be involved in more than 30 levels, to kill all the enemies, as if it were an action movie. Fresh and original, but short and not very replayable, even so, the balance is tilted clearly next to SUPERHOT. Highly recommended.",2019-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86741093765d677875c179,Expansive,,75,"Switch tax is a bit of a kick in the teeth for this one considering prices elsewhere and the lack of Labo VR support is a little disappointing, but this might just be the best place to play Superhot where a VR headset isn’t involved.",2019-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86741093765d677875c183,Nintendo Enthusiast,,75," Give it a download even if you’re not into the FPS genre. Above all, Superhot is a title that is about quick thinking and adapting to any situation, even when it goes south.",2019-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86741093765d677875c184,NintendoWorldReport,,90,"It's as your in-game friend tells you: you've ""never seen anything like it.""",2019-08-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86741093765d677875c18d,The Games Machine,Danilo Dellafrana,83,"SUPERHOT is the most innovative shooter of recent years, even on the Switch.",2019-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86741093765d677875c18f,Cultured Vultures,Jimmy Donnellan,90,One of the most innovative shooters in years is now one of the most innovative shooters on the Switch.,2019-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86741093765d677875c18b,Nintendo Life,Alex Olney,80,"Superhot offers a first-person shooter experience unlike any other, and although the main campaign is a little bit on the short side, once you've made it through you'll have dozens of new ways to replay it should you wish. We're not entirely sure why this particular phrase comes to mind, but Superhot is the most innovative shooter we've played in years.",2019-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86741093765d677875c188,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,90,,2019-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 624759dc274ec35e72dc9f84,NoobFeed,Adam Siddiqui,85,Superhot is an interesting game. The time-bending gameplay doesn't evolve much the story was a rollercoaster ride of obscure information and unnerving situations. For a game where I spent most of the time killing Red Avatars Superhot is a surprisingly clever and thought-provoking FPS experience.,2017-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740f93765d677875c13c,PS3Blog.net,,80,"SUPERHOT is a great indie release on PS4. The game is highly addictive, and it will keep you playing until the end with its ""just one more"" draw. It took a handful of gameplay sections for things to ""click"" for me, but once it did, I couldn't put the controller down until the credits rolled. And once that happens, you'll unlock Endless mode and Challenges, which will test your skills to see if you've really learned everything there is to know about SUPERHOT.",2017-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740f93765d677875c14b,PushStartPlay,Kamil Dyszewski,60,"In short, SUPERHOT, despite claims made by the media, and the PR machine which never sleeps, is nothing more than another bland shooter. It might be clad in white and red colour scheme, and base itself on a largely meaningless gimmick, but besides that, it’s just another first-person shooter, with overly large maps, and way too many enemies.",2017-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86741093765d677875c16e,Video Chums,Tyler Hall,83,Playing Superhot is probably the closest I'll ever come to feeling like James Bond.,2017-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740f93765d677875c154,DualShockers,Jordan Loeffler,90,"SUPERHOT may be a little older than others in your list of recently released games on the PlayStation Store, but for those who have yet to experience it, this title remains a polished gem. The game has a few slight mechanical hiccups, but they pale in comparison to an otherwise solid and unique first-person shooter. DualShockers review of SUPERHOT VR — the PlayStation VR version — will also go live today, July 26, at 12:30 PM Eastern. You can read that review here.",2017-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740f93765d677875c143,Gaming Tree House,Spencer Breland,90,"If you’re looking for a simple, but smart first-person shooter then SuperHot is definitely for you. I haven’t played such an original FPS in a very long time and I will keep coming back to this game for a while to improve my skills and try new things with the different levels.",2017-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86741093765d677875c159,ZEFGame.ru,,70,"Super Hot wonderful sample of the project originated from a small demo and who has reached his Kickstarter company, and after the release on the PC, thanks to which after 2 years the developers managed to release the game on PS4",2017-07-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740f93765d677875c156,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,95,"SUPERHOT is one of the most immersive, creative and fun games made in the last few years, focusing on its strenghts and maximizing everything that it could take out of it. It's one of the examples of how much videogames can deliver unique experiences that are unmatched by other medias.",2017-07-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740f93765d677875c151,TheSixthAxis,Jim Hargreaves,80,A crafty base concept and careful execution make Superhot one of the most intriguing games to come from the recent class of indie-developed shooters. Its bizarre setting and puzzle-like approach are refreshingly original and hopefully something the team will now expand upon following Superhot's early success.,2017-07-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740f93765d677875c140,PSX Extreme,Chris Anderson,90,"Super Hot is a first person shooter unlike any other. It's very narrative driven, mind blowing, fps similar to games such as Portal or The Stanley Parable. It's quite the mind trip and the time driven game mechanic is actually a lot of fun. Just be prepared to run around saying ""Super Hot"" in your head for the next few days. It's short but sweet and well worth the trip into this virtual world.",2017-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740f93765d677875c0eb,Push Square,Sammy Barker,80,"SUPERHOT is excellent. It may lack the physicality of its virtual reality alter-ego, but it makes up for this with a mind-bending story and an on-point menu system. The slow-motion shooting is still super satisfying, and the added locomotion makes for a different kind of cadence to the PlayStation VR version. Buy both editions if you can, as they complement each other nicely and are unmissable in our humble opinion. Now, tell all of your friends…",2017-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740f93765d677875c0ee,PlayStation LifeStyle,Tyler Treese,95,"From the opening stages to its thrilling conclusion, every single moment within SUPERHOT is a memorable one. Even a year removed from its initial release, its innovations are unmatched. Even those that aren't typically a fan of the genre owe it to themselves to check out one of the finest games released in years.",2017-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740f93765d677875c0e8,CGMagazine,Alex Avard,80,"A novel and brilliantly executed concept, regrettably dimmed by self-defeating structural choices.",2017-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740f93765d677875c0e3,Hobby Consolas,David Martinez,78,"Although it looks like a FPS, Superhot is a puzzle game. The VR experience is great, but the game is too short and sometimes it can be frustrating. Art direction is simple, but works great.",2017-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740f93765d677875c0d7,Gert Lush Gaming,Jim Smale,78,You feel like a badass,2017-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740f93765d677875c0dd,NEOsite,Kacper Mądry,85,Idea and execution – for that two things everybody should try SUPERHOT themselves. The only thing I regret is that the campaign makes pretty short experience.,2017-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740f93765d677875c0da,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,80,"A uniquely innovative shooter with imagination to spare, there is nothing quite like Superhot.",2017-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740f93765d677875c0e0,SA Gamer,Marko Swanepoel,80,"A pure and exhilarating shooter with its own unique twists, SUPERHOT hits many right notes as you partake in its bullet ballet. However, the game struggles to have any lasting power and you will start to grow tired after you have finished the story and played some of the challenges. It's still fantastic to play when you have some time to kill and the level of satisfaction remains remarkably consistent. SUPER. HOT. SUPER. HOT",2017-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740f93765d677875c117,Pure Playstation,Jeremy Peterson,84,"This bullet-dance is a joy to play. Like most things worthy of your time, it's tough to master, but feels damn near rapturous when you do. Whether you choose to play the flat version or the VR version, play this game.",2017-07-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740f93765d677875c148,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,83,"SUPERHOT VR is a creative game that makes you think about that next move - and then allows you to carry it out in fantastic fashion due to its movement / time-freeze mechanic. Adding the Oculus to mix is just a perfect fit, with great controls and crisp visuals that throw you right into the action.",2016-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740e93765d677875c09c,GameSkinny,Jeremy Brown,70,Superhot's unique and entertaining core mechanic is brought down by its technical and design flaws.,2016-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86741093765d677875c162,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,70,SUPERHOT is a great shooter. A breath of fresh air into the genre. The time moves only when you move which allows you to craft amazing action scenes and progress through story that many may call prophecy.,2016-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740e93765d677875c01f,Cubed3,Jordan Hurst,70,"The number of abilities successfully translated from ""scripted sequences only"" to organic gameplay is usually a solid metric of an action game's quality, and by that criteria, SUPERHOT excels. Its intense gameplay and layered narrative will delight fans of both the aggressive and the analytical simultaneously. While a lot of its innovation is clearly untested, its memetic presence is sure to be a talking point among indie fans for a long time to come.",2016-06-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740e93765d677875bfff,AR12Gaming,,80," I recommend this game to anybody who's looking for a completely new style of playing. Even though it suffers from minor lag and a short story, there is definitely more good than bad here.Excellent: SuperHot is packed full of action without any down moments. The mix of exhilarating gameplay and stunning graphics unite to make one of the most unique games on the market so far in 2016.",2016-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740e93765d677875c051,Rectify Gaming,Weston Terry,85,SUPERHOT is fantastic,2016-05-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740e93765d677875c011,TrueAchievements,Marc Caccamise,90,"For several reasons, the game is one of the most innovative shooters in years and should provide players with many hours of entertainment.",2016-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740d93765d677875bf6b,ZTGD,Ken McKown,65,"I wanted to love Superhot more than I did, but its simplistic design and lack of variety really hurt it, even with its short campaign length. Still, there is nothing like it out there, and I applaud the developer for executing such a unique idea on the first try.",2016-05-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740e93765d677875c05a,The Vertical Slice,Chris Roberto,100,"The simplicity mixed with the interesting setting and graphics have concocted a wonderful combination that I don't think many people other than the devs or Kickstarter backers even thought possible, and for that we need to commend them. Innovative is one word you could use, but I think it may be too understated. Once you get into SUPERHOT you may not want to put it down, and honestly, I think that's something the creators were striving for.",2016-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740e93765d677875c017,We Got This Covered,Chad Goodmurphy,70,"Superhot is a very unique take on the first-person shooter genre, and one that deserves attention. Although it's short and has some issues, it's a welcomed addition to the Xbox One's games library.",2016-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 5d86740e93765d677875c008,Player.One,Bob Fekete,80,SUPERHOT on Xbox One is everything that was good about SUPERHOT on PC,2016-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,42ccb715787e47f48648159060135ef1 615885849f4312e92e327894,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,80,"Manifold Garden is a serotonin-inducing triumph of a puzzle game that will captivate anyone who loves abstract aesthetics. Every single frame of this game is a screenshot, and every puzzle one that challenges the brain to think of the world in a more incorporeal manner. If M.C. Escher is your favorite MC, Manifold Garden is an absolute must-play, and I cannot envision a better platform for this geometric garden than PC.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 60bac9442e2890d254159885,GBAtemp,Ben Sellwood,70,"I want to love this game, but I don't. It's an exquisite piece of design with a beautiful aesthetic that just needs a little more sense of direction in my honest opinion. Explorers and puzzlers will grow to love this game, but casual players looking for a coffee time headscratcher will probably grow tired of the scale and endless searching around for something to do quickly.",2021-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 60ad74f457ed0e0490ae2d10,TheSixthAxis,Aran Suddi,90,"Manifold Garden is a fantastic puzzle game with a distinctive style. It adds challenge and new elements gradually, using colour within puzzle solutions in a way that keep things fresh. Highly recommended for puzzle game fans.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 60a816f557ed0e0490ae2488,PlayStation LifeStyle,Paulmichael Contreras,90,"Manifold Garden sure took its time to reach us, but the wait has been worth it. This is a beautiful puzzle game that stretches your spatial reasoning, but not immensely so. The difficulty could have been increased, but designing and then developing these complex spaces that loop forever was no doubt a huge challenge on its own. Play Manifold Garden to engage your brain in a different method of thinking. While short, completing this puzzler will give you an immense feeling of satisfaction, and it is well worth the $19.99 asking price. Get ready to think with relativity.",2021-05-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 60a6ca1e57ed0e0490ae22fe,COGconnected,Rhett Waselenchuk,85,"I don’t know if I would say I had a “blast” with Manifold Garden, but that’s only because I suck at puzzle games. What I do know is make no mistake; this one should not be missed if you consider yourself a riddle aficionado. Absolutely brilliant visuals make way for genuinely engaging levels that had me scratching my head and pumping my fist in victory. Sure, there are a few minor setbacks, the main one being problems with the pacing. But all-in-all, Manifold Garden is fantastic.",2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 60a693c757ed0e0490ae22be,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,90,"Manifold Garden is a puzzle game that’ll blow your mind, challenge you, and please both your eyes and ears. Despite looking very simplistic in still images, the game is stunning with its perfect use of subtle colours and non-textured design, delivering a unique-looking experience that will stick with you for a long time. The infinite nature of the game will leave you in awe as you fall into the never-ending depths, forcing you to think outside of the box in order to discover the solutions to the many, many increasingly difficult and tricky puzzles. If you consider video games to be art, Manifold Garden is a masterpiece.",2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 60a24631a321e63347095d7d,FingerGuns,,90,"Excellent use of the DualSense haptics, improved visuals and 4K resolution @ 60 frames per second mean that the PS5 version of Manifold Garden is the definitive version of a truly excellent game. Transforming the tenets of M.C. Escher’s artwork into a fascinating and enigmatic puzzle game, this title is still one of the best in the genre to release in recent times. If you’ve yet to play it, this is the best way to do so. If you’ve already got it on PS4, you’ll get this upgrade for free and it’s worth another look.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 602343580f8974118c93a8d3,Seafoam Gaming,Connor Nichols,70,"I’m happy to say that Manifold Garden is one of the few first person games I found myself enjoying immensely with little fiddling required. The puzzles are tricky and the lack of hints is definitely not for everyone, but the gorgeous world, tight controls and ease of access make for a fun experience worth playing to the end if you can.",2021-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5fc91a2b038871749d4178fe,Cubed3,Michael McCann,80,"Whether it's the influence of all the shapes and all the colours, or the enjoyable ""clack"" sound of cubes tapping along staircases, Manifold Garden is totally hypnotic. It's easy to get lost in a flow state while traversing between cubes to switches and other cubes, imbibing in the phenomenal, ever building soundtrack. It has none of the script or context of a title like Portal, but one would easily suspect that that would conflict with the undiluted audio-visual treat that this experience proffers. Manifold Garden builds a compelling, meditative world, and easily stands on its own merit as a highly recommended first person puzzle. It is short but sweet, as they say, and paced excellently. Jumping off into the abyss, and thinking about how to solve the next puzzle will never fail to reward - it makes one feel clever and always fits within the framework of rules which were previously set.",2020-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5f952097fce0972e4e5f8956,Pixel Arts,Parham Aghakhani,80,"in the end, it can be said that Manifold Garden is a very worthy puzzle title. Although the game environments are designed to be very simple, they often find a special beauty during the gameplay, especially in Photo Mode, and the puzzles in them are also cleverly designed and challenge your mind. However, this particular identity of the game will not be to the liking of a number of players, especially those who have problems with the special and three-dimensional nature of the puzzles.",2020-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5f8b3f32fce0972e4e5f7be0,Rapid Reviews UK,Alicia Brunskill ,100,"After finishing my play-though of Manifold Garden, I’ve been left with a strange mix of elation and melancholy; a longing for just one more of those beautifully crafted, wonderfully challenging and intensely peaceful levels. Yes, it’s fair to say that I loved playing this game. Everything about Manifold Garden is right up my street; it has a unique concept, a compelling soundtrack and it’s full of intriguing puzzles and impressive visuals. It fills your mind with the experience it creates so that it’s easy to lose yourself in the game without feeling time pass. All of this combined is my equivalent of gaming catnip.",2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5f6e01e1cc71e361680c85a6,Pure Nintendo,,70,"Overall, Manifold Garden is a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, it has mesmerizing visuals, good puzzles, and a calming atmosphere. But there are a few negatives, like headaches, and music which lulls you to sleep. Priced at $19.99, I would recommend picking it up only if it's interesting to you and on sale.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5fdd6ebf8add7352830ff0ba,Geeks Under Grace,,75,"Manifold Garden achieves its goal of being a beautiful and unique experience, but at the cost of navigable environments and user experience.",2020-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5f6b8eb828aef53c803054a0,33bits,Ismael Mercado Sánchez,85,Manifold Garden is excellent visual poetry with different perspectives. It will make us think deeply at certain times and even get confused. It is short but it is compensated by its elaborate development and precious audiovisual section.,2020-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5f721421cc71e361680c8ab9,Marooners' Rock,Frank Ventimiglia,66,Manifold Garden proves that a game doesn’t need a narrative to be enjoyable!,2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5f538c1bf7c1f130627f4f24,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,60,"Manifold Garden is a lovely game, but sometimes the ""game"" bit gets a little in the way.",2020-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5f506c2bf7c1f130627f484a,PSX Brasil,Paulo Roberto Montanaro,90,"Manifold Garden is probably one of the best and most daring puzzle games of the past two decades. Referring to the greatest classics of the genre, it manages to present an absolutely simple concept both in terms of aesthetics and gameplay, with the right rhythm in beautiful and ingenious challenges.",2020-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5f5042e0f7c1f130627f482c,New Game Network,Dylan Blereau,80,Manifold Garden's unique aesthetic and creative puzzles result in a memorable journey that is well worth the price of admission.,2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5f4ea3a6f7c1f130627f448a,Nintendo Blast,Marcos Ramon,90,"Manifold Garden is an experience that mixes physics with puzzle solving. For anyone interested in the absurd ambience of Escher's illustrations or surrealist art, the game offers a sense of closeness. But this setting is sometimes confusing (on purpose) and can cause some discomfort. Considering that the developer’s intention is to make players feel lost and out of place, the game does its job well, forcing us to relearn how to look at the world around us.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5f4fc50ef7c1f130627f4728,NaviGames,César Aguirre,80,Manifold Garden challenges our intuition and gets its inspiration on impossible geometry and at the same time inviting us to think of impossible solutions.,2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5f4bea9d62b431526f8e3120,LadiesGamers.com,Abbi Smith,75,"I wanted to love Manifold Garden. It has a gorgeous design, thoroughly unique concept, and is wonderfully challenging despite being frustrating at times. Unfortunately, it just makes me too ill to play in the type of bursts I’d like to. If you’re unaffected by motion sickness then there’s a real gem of a puzzler here, but I’d recommend watching some gameplay first to make sure that you’ll be ok – I’ve heard multiple counts of it negatively affecting people who normally have no issues.",2020-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5f4bbbd362b431526f8e3107,COGconnected,Jaz Sagoo,80,"Despite the relatively short playtime and little replay value, Manifold Garden is worth exploring. Just be prepared for an existential trip into the world of William Chyr.",2020-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5f4a321b62b431526f8e307d,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,90,"Manifold Garden is the best first person puzzle game since Portal 2. Unique spatial mechanics, a world that brings to life M.C. Escher’s work, a winsome art style and masterfully designed puzzles make this one of the easiest recommendations of 2020 so far.",2020-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 60adcf0357ed0e0490ae2d54,Screen Rant,Alex Santa Maria,70,"Completing puzzles and unlocking the various ways the game plays with its central mechanic all provide the catharsis of truly understanding each new environment and admiring the clever ways the developer wrapped everything together. From a pure gameplay perspective, it's a bit clunky, but you could say that about the work of many of the great artists and composers. Manifold Garden may not be much of a game, but it's surely an adventure that's worthy of some attention.",2020-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5f458fff62b431526f8e286c,NintendoWorldReport,John Rogers,85,"And it takes an artist's touch to so masterfully combine gameplay, art direction, architecture, logic puzzles, spacial subversion and audio-visual elements into such a coherent package. I've a feeling Chyr's next project might manifest as an art installation rather than a game. If so, I'll be holding my breath for a fall as I step tentatively through the doorway.",2020-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5f4418d462b431526f8e2518,Game Forces PT,Filipe Castro Mesquita,90,"Manifold Garden offers an experience both challenging and stunning, in equal measures. With absolutely beautiful visuals and a set of simple mechanics it cleverly takes to its limits, it is not an exaggeration to affirm we are before one of this genre’s best and most creative games. Above all, Manifold Garden is memorable and easily recommendable, even to those less used to puzzle games.",2020-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 60adcf2757ed0e0490ae2d56,KeenGamer,Ben Johnson,90,"Manifold Garden is a wonderful, mind-bending puzzle experience. After 7 years of development, the five or so hours of the game are unique yet familiar. There is nothing else quite like it, and is one of the best puzzle games ever created.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5f3fd4b362b431526f8e2008,Use a Potion,,90,"Manifold Garden is a really special game, with its beautifully hypnotic world and enjoyable puzzle design making for a truly unique experience. Admittedly, some of the puzzles themselves can be pretty simple in design and there aren’t too many intricate mechanics involved, but you won’t mind too much given how mind-blowing the game world is to explore.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 60adcebe57ed0e0490ae2d52,Xbox Achievements,Dan Webb,90,"Manifold Garden is a stunning puzzle game, one that will leave a lasting impact on you, not just for its thought-provoking puzzles, but by virtue of the fact that you're essentially playing an actual piece of art. It's bloody delightful!",2020-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5f3c18d770865763e560644f,God is a Geek,Chris Hyde,85,Manifold Garden is a gorgeous puzzler that is something very different. It will test you and reward you in equal measure for a very unique experience.,2020-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5f3c09f870865763e56063b9,Push Square,Liam Croft,70,"The star of the Manifold Garden show is far and away its presentation, and witnessing it in motion is worth the asking price alone. It's just a shame the puzzles themselves can't quite hit those same levels of spectacularity.",2020-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5e1c41c8117f2f0cdf3db8ba,GameMAG,,80,"From world to world you go deeper and deeper, trembling with fear of a new complex task that seems impassable. Perhaps this is the most important thing you need to know about Manifold Garden, apart from the addictive desire to continue fighting puzzles and a slight dizziness. ",2020-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5dfce3c4239b721b0efda629,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,100,"Manifold Garden delivers a unique, exciting world to explore with some mind-bending environments that tightly integrate with its puzzles and play systems. While it doesn’t reinvent the genre, it experiments in some exciting and playful ways that make it a memorable experience you’ll hang onto long after you’ve finished.",2019-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5ddc032766e2226fc00645cb,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,80,"William Chyr’s passion project is among my favorite first-person puzzlers for its ambitious scope, entrancing visuals, and brain-breaking conundrums.",2019-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5dea4fd2ad4f81777e1f4dd4,Darkstation,Andrew Thornton,80,"There are plenty of titles that share some common DNA with Manifold Garden but when it really gets into the zone, there's nothing else on the market like it. It brought out feelings in me I've never felt from a video game. I demanded others I know experience it in a way I haven't since the first time I tried VR. At its best, I forgot I was playing a video game, surrendering completely to the audio and visual experience while taking on challenging but not overwhelming puzzles.",2019-11-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5dc2a85275de6e7087667fc4,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alice Bell,,"But most of all, Manifold Garden makes me break out in a cold sweat. I cannot help but imagine myself, trapped in an endless kaleidoscope.",2019-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5dc1d6d70cada437c5204357,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,80,"Manifold Garden is an incredibly stylish first-person puzzler, like walking through the architectural drawings of a pandimensional designer.",2019-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5dbb3429c55ae12d47d2b49b,IGN Spain,,80,"Manifold Garden is a nice and pleasant title, especially to play it off and on and avoid saturation.",2019-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5db946e5c55ae12d47d2b1a5,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,100,"Mesmerising and thrilling, this is a puzzle game for the ages.",2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 5db855c3c55ae12d47d2b01c,GameSpot,Hope Corrigan,90,Manifold Garden invites you to bend your mind to the whim of infinity and learn to truly see things from all angles.,2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,23614423f0b7437b97b78b70a96b7e92 609baceea321e6334709570a,INVEN,Se Yun Jeon,70,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II is a work that contains the thoughts of Falcom, a famous JRPG company. However, it becomes controversial because of its shocking ending which changed user's thought that the series would be ended in this game.",2021-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 608add546a418dc538cbab48,IGN Korea,Seongho Moon,60,"Perhaps if they minimized some of the duplicate elements which happened in its prequel, this game could have served a more unique and solid content. You’ll discover a lot of information based around the Erebonian Empire, which is the primary setting of the Trails of Cold Steel series. As a fan of the Legend of Heroes universe, this iteration of the game serves as a checkpoint for you to join all the dots. There wasn’t much of a revamp in visuals and graphics since the prequel, but it will pack a punch when it comes to turning the tables and plot twists. As a JRPG fan, you won’t be dissapointed.",2021-03-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5dd3bffa66e2226fc0063bcf,RPGamer,Jervon Perkins,80,"Trails of Cold Steel II is an easy recommendation for any JRPG buff, but it’s always worth noting that patience is a virtue with this series.",2019-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5db38b5d64f5787ec01347bd,JRPG.moe,,80,"Though the stakes still feel too low at times, the game is focused examining the effect the war has on regular citizens, so being removed from the action at times makes sense. Trails of Cold Steel II ultimately tells a more complete and compelling story than the first game.",2019-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763393765d6778769da3,Thumb Culture,John Tonks,80,"Trails of Cold Steel II has to be up there with the best in the genre in my opinion. Yes, it’s essential that you play the games in order, even if it’s just to make sure you get the best experience from the story. While there is a ‘recap’ section in the menu it doesn’t give you all of the information as I still found myself scratching my head at times. I will most definitely be investing in Trails of Cold Steel I and be aiming to get through that and finish part II so that when III is release I won’t be in the same situation again. I highly recommend this game to anyone who is looking for a new game (JRPG of course) to sink their teeth into and as such Trails of Cold Steel II fully deserves the Thumb Culture Gold Award.",2019-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763393765d6778769da7,Cubed3,Justin Prinsloo,80,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II is a fun JRPG that has a lot to offer the patient player. It doesn't take as long to get off the ground as its predecessor but its complexly woven narrative nevertheless makes it a slow burn. For those who weather that burn, however, satisfaction on an unprecedented scale awaits. Not even the mechanical issues can overshadow just how fantastic the story of Cold Steel II is, how rich the world is, and how compelling the characters are. This is a must-play for those who enjoy jumping into a game for the long haul. Cold Steel III can't come soon enough.",2019-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763293765d6778769d86,Worth Playing,Joseph Doyle,50,"On that note, there's little you can get from The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II that you couldn't get from other titles that likewise do it better. The narrative is winding and confusing, the characters are off-putting, and the visuals are a sore sight for the eyes. While the music and gameplay show some glimmers of promise, they ultimately end up feeling lifeless and overcomplicated, respectively. At the end of the day, Trails of Cold Steel II ends up feeling like a middle-of-the-road shonen anime that's a little too scatter-brained, and you have to slog through the off-screen battles.",2019-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763293765d6778769d8d,God is a Geek,Mikhail Madnani,85,The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II on PS4 is a near perfect remaster of a fantastic game that arrives just in time for Trails of Cold Steel III.,2019-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763293765d6778769d81,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,92,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II is the perfect way to deliver a sequel to an amazing game, it takes what was great about the first title and expands various aspects whilst adding in new mechanics in order to further enhance your experience. It has an extensive explanation on what happened in the first game but I’d highly recommend you play that first and then this one in order to get the full story and live the journey for yourself. From the addition of new attacks, giant mech battles within Valimar, a map-based exploration system, and evolved skills, everything is what you’d expect from a Nihon Falcom JRPG – it’s an amazing game and stands up today despite the fact it originated as a last-gen title.",2019-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763393765d6778769d96,Chalgyr's Game Room,Richard York,80,"Overall, I would definitively recommend giving this JRPG a shot, even if you haven’t played the first installment.",2019-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763293765d6778769d7c,GameGrin,,90,"Trails of Cold Steel II is a marvelous addition to the series. It carries the tone of the original perfectly, continuing a saga that sees its third installment hit later this year, while at the same time delivering an exciting story all of its own.",2019-06-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5f5546b7f7c1f130627f52d8,Twisted Voxel,Ali Haider,90,Trails of Cold Steel II changes the structure of the story but keeps the engaging combat. This port is more of the same with almost identical features for PS4 although the performance isn't as solid as the first game.,2019-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763293765d6778769d88,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Impozible Julin,83,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II is a second part that diverges little from its predecessor, but enough to feel solid and with its own entity.",2019-06-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763293765d6778769d84,GameSpace,Chris Bowman,90,"Overall, the differences between the PC and PS4 ports are minuscule. The game plays very well on both with little to no lag. ",2019-06-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763293765d6778769d7d,Gamers Heroes,,80,"Fans of the original Trails of Cold Steel will want to pick up this second entry, but newcomers might want to get up to speed before diving in.",2019-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763393765d6778769d98,GearNuke,Danial Arshad Khan,90,Cold Steel II personally went above and beyond my expectations of what I was expecting from a sequel and is a must play for any JRPG fan.,2019-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763293765d6778769d8b,Screen Rant,Rob Gordon,80,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II gets the PS4 remaster treatment, maintaining its well-crafted JRPG fare with an interesting story.",2019-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763393765d6778769d90,Twinfinite,Khayl Adam,80,"Trails of Cold Steel II is a fantastic continuation of the series that improves upon the foundations of its predecessor that leads to a narrative crescendo. With the third iteration set to come west at the end of 2019, we won’t have much longer to wait to see how this epic trilogy ends. ",2019-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763293765d6778769d7e,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,85,"Class VII’s overachievers return for a different kind of lesson in The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II. The game hews closely to its predecessor’s style so it won’t feel as fresh but also should delight fans of the first game eager to see more of Class VII adventures and story. It’s also unapologetically old school whether it be its visual style or adherence to turn-based combat. At a time when more and more JRPGs are walking away from older conventions, it continues to be refreshing to see a well-done entry in the genre that celebrates them instead.",2019-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763293765d6778769d4b,Gameblog,Jonathan Bushle,60,A pretty decent PS4 version.,2019-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763193765d6778769d31,Push Square,Robert Ramsey,80,"Trails of Cold Steel II is everything that you could want from a sequel to the first game. Although experience with its predecessor is nothing short of a necessity, this unapologetic approach to sequel storytelling is what makes Cold Steel II so compelling. It's remarkable how such a huge cast of characters can come together to deliver such a memorable narrative, and it's all thanks to the in-depth world building that Falcom has seeded over the course of two games. As far as turn based Japanese RPGs go on PS4, Trails of Cold Steel I and II are genre essentials.",2019-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763193765d6778769d28,Spaziogames,,84,"We enjoyed Trails of Cold Steel II as much as the first chapter, and that's a great compliment, as we're talking about two of the best JRPGs available at the moment for PS4. Just be sure to play Trails of Cold Steel first.",2019-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763293765d6778769d68,RPG Site,Lucas Rivarola,90,"While not a perfect port, this incredible entry in the Trails series lands on PS4",2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763293765d6778769d49,Just Push Start,Mark Fajardo,80,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II manages to hit both the best and worst parts of JRPGs. Where gameplay and visuals feel dated, even when it was brand new, it's hard to argue with the story. It's deep, engrossing and all about giving players a reason to invest in an otherwise okay adventure. For some this won't be enough, but if you can put up with an average gameplay experience, you'll be rewarded with story that more than makes up for it.",2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763293765d6778769d47,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,97,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II is, honestly, one of the best JRPGs ever released for the PS4. The way the game handles a story even more mature than its predecessor and the connection the player has with the characters, which are very well-developed, and the turn-based combat system perfectly tuned make it a true masterpiece.",2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763193765d6778769d3b,PlayStation LifeStyle,Lucas White,80,"All things considered, unless you’re a completionist, want that new swag, or were simply looking for a good excuse to replay it, the new PS4 version of Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II probably isn’t worth your time.",2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763193765d6778769d36,COGconnected,James Paley,68,"There’s a satisfying combat system, a halfway decent story, and a lot of weird little activities to keep you busy. I was just hoping for some more growth between the first game and the second one.",2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763193765d6778769d2f,PlayStation Universe,Timothy Nunes,80,"This is the best way to play The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II. Visuals remain relatively the same as the PS3 version, albeit upscaled to higher resolution. The biggest changes come from perfect performance and Turbo Mode. Both add the kind of quality-of-life an epic-sized RPG such as this needs in order to feel as fresh as the first time you played it.",2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763593765d6778769de9,Gamer Escape,Josh McGrath,90,"It doesn’t win out over Trails in the Sky SC, it comes really damn close. The unfortunate fact that you have to slog through the low points of the first game to get to the expansive high here is a bit of a blemish…but I’d say it’s worth a little bit of pain.",2018-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763293765d6778769d53,GotGame,Charlie Grammer,90,"Those who typically have doubts about sequels can rest assured that this is quite the great title that fans of the series, or even just the first game, are sure to enjoy.",2018-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763593765d6778769df4,gameranx,Christopher Kysse,,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 2 is a worthy sequel. The stakes are higher, the bonds of Class VII remain a high point, the combat system is as engaging as ever, and the port is perfectly executed. I cannot recommend this series enough.",2018-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763593765d6778769def,Wccftech,Francesco De Meo,85,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II is an excellent JRPG and a more than worthy continuation of the saga, thanks to a gripping story, well-developed characters, and engaging battle system. While the gameplay experience hasn't changed much, with only some small enhancements to the battle system and an airship customization system, the game manages to be slightly better than its predecessor, mostly thanks to some interesting and unexpected plot twists and a story that doesn't end in a huge cliffhanger like its predecessor. Highly recommended to all JRPG lovers",2018-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763593765d6778769de6,GameSkinny,Stephanie Tang,80,"For every 20 lazy console ports, once in a while there comes a game that really gets what PC gamers want. This is that game.",2018-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763593765d6778769df6,RPG Site,Bryan Vitale,80,An excellent port that makes the PC Version the definitive way to play the game.,2018-02-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763493765d6778769dab,Spaziogames,Gianluca Arena,80,"More a continuation of the events of the first game than a proper sequel, Trails of Cold Steel II is ""more of the same"" done right, as the basic gameplay of the prequel didn't need changes. While a no brainer for veterans, this second chapter is not recommended for newcomers, who should pick up the first title to have an understanding of the world and characters.",2017-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763593765d6778769de3,NZGamer,Matthew Codd,90,"Not so much a sequel, as the second episode in an epic saga.",2016-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763493765d6778769de0,Cubed3,Az Elias,70,"It's definitely more ""continuation"" than ""sequel,"" with Trails of Cold Steel II following on from not only the story of the prequel, but also with the already accessible (by JRPG standards) battle mechanics and character customisation features, which prove to work well to add a little strategy to the proceedings. Despite some shortcomings, there is a lot to like here, especially for Persona fans who have become so familiar with the calendar-based narrative and party member bonding sessions that affect gameplay, with a mature storyline that doesn't stray too far from its anime roots, but strikes a perfect balance with its wonderful characters.",2016-11-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763493765d6778769dca,Metro GameCentral,,70,"Another engrossing example of traditional Japanese role-playing, that’s still accessible enough for anyone to enjoy – as long as they’ve played the first one.",2016-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763493765d6778769dd8,RPG Site,Darren MacPhail,90,A compelling sequel that should not be missed for fans of the Legend of Heroes series.,2016-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5d86763393765d6778769d94,Rice Digital,,100,"Trails of Cold Steel 2 might not be a flawless title, with its few cheesy story moments aside, the game never lets down the strong momentum it built up from the predecesor. Falcom has proven time and time again that it can make an engaging JRPG, which while sticking to the norms of the genre, is polished enough to stand out from the crowd.",2016-11-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,5e240f97f7494908a2f41106d9cadf29 5fc52c8b038871749d416fb0,Screen Rant,Zackerie Fairfax,90,Moonlighter remains great on iOS.,2020-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5ef387c6d88e035744c1877e,Gamezo,Carlos Braadt,88,"While this game is a great adventure, it can become a bit of a grind. Working to get the loot to create the next level of weapons feels repetitive at times. Even working the store can be a bit of a bore after the 10th day in a row of manning the shop. Thankfully an upgrade comes in that lets the items be sold through an assistant for a percentage of the profits.",2020-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7993765d6778791a9b,SECTOR.sk,Michal Korec,85,Will is adventurous shopkeeper and he is skilfull in his shop and inside dungeon as well. ,2019-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7993765d6778791aa3,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,90,"In spite of an ending that arrives too soon, Moonlighter manages to offer an engaging balance of commerce and action up to the very end. There is a natural rhythm to opening the titular shop during the day only to dungeon crawl once night falls. Progression is constant, emphasizing a design philosophy that prioritizes a lack of wasted time above all else. From enhancing weapons to upgrading Rynoka, every piece of gold Will spends is in benefit to not only the player, but also the flow of it all. With surprisingly tight combat and an economy influenced exclusively by the protagonist himself, this is one of the most endearingly creative takes on action-RPGs this generation.",2018-12-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7993765d6778791a9e,The Game is a Lie,Gabriel Carli,90,"Moonlighter turns a boring chore into innovative gameplay. Its concept is unique, and it deals with overcoming in its most varied senses. Its flaws, such as the unbalanced bosses, are too small and can be easily ignored. It's a charismatic adventure that you have to try for yourself.",2018-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7a93765d6778791ab3,Fun Factor,Miguel Teixeira,80,"Moonlighter is a fun and challenging game that will entertain you for a considerable amount of hours. Its visuals, melodic charm and addicting gameplay are the label of a good indie game. If you enjoy the genre, don't miss this.",2018-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7993765d6778791a98,Fintendo,Ville Polvela,80,"""It's not as zeldalike as I first thought.""",2018-11-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7993765d6778791aa5,Worth Playing,Fran Soto,88,"Moonlighter creates an excellent dungeon-crawling experience for fans of the genre. It combines rogue-lite elements with procedurally generated dungeons to create an adventure that's packed with surprises. Collecting loot to sell in the store adds a new side to dungeon-crawling experience that we don't often see. Selling in the store is multi-dimensional, as we must take supply and demand into consideration. Sometimes by trial and error, we learn the true value of things to assist us in our progression. Progression can be slow due to clunky combat that causes us to die frequently, and a lot of grinding is required to achieve better upgrades. Moonlighter does an excellent job of getting the player to want to delve deeper into the dungeons, since venturing further yields greater rewards. Intricate details and visuals give Moonlighter a memorable style. Enemy designs provide an ample challenge for the risky adventurer, but the story falls short because the narrative isn't memorable.",2018-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7993765d6778791a93,FNintendo,Pedro Mesquita,80,"Moonlighter is an appealing and tough action game, with a management side and roguelike elements which builds up the Nintendo Switch catalogue further and further. With a challenging difficulty level and some eye-catching visual details, players will find themselves very much absorbed by Moonlighter's elements and it will be difficult to resist the simple but demanding mechanics of dungeon exploration and selling of items.",2018-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7993765d6778791a96,Gameplanet,Dan Grayson,80,"Moonlighter is a wonderfully charming adventure with a gorgeous style, Fans of the genre will have an absolute blast. Managing the store and exploring the many procedural dungeons never grew tiresome and the games upgrade system for both the Town and Will kept me going back for ""just one more round"" long into the evenings.",2018-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7993765d6778791aa1,Pure Nintendo,Jaime Carrillo,90,"Who would have thought that the classic action-RPG would be revitalized by the typically boring prospect of running a small business? Diving into procedurally generated dungeons and slaying beasts with every manner of weapon answers the question, “What would a 2D version of Breath of the Wild look and play like?” Well, sort of like Moonlighter.",2018-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7a93765d6778791aaa,SwitchRPG,Jeremy Rice,100,"This roguelike stands as one of the best available among a myriad of challengers, and a must-buy for anyone who enjoys action RPGs or waxes nostalgic for the original Legend of Zelda. The progressive challenge of the dungeons and their floors never felt unbalanced or unfair, and the game's economy moves along at a satisfying pace, avoiding the feeling of grindiness or redundancy. The balance found in Moonlighter between dungeon diving and shop keeping creates an addictive gameplay loop that will keep you saying, ""One more run. One more run.""",2018-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7993765d6778791a91,Impulsegamer,Hugh Mitchell,80,"Moonlighter is a fun, unique mashup of 2D dungeon crawler meets small business simulator.",2018-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7993765d6778791a8e,Saudi Gamer,عبدالرحمن بعيون,70,"Even with it's own flaws, Moonlighter is an enjoyable ride that successfully mixed between two different gameplays",2018-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7893765d6778791a86,Hobby Consolas,Álvaro Alonso,85,"Either going to the dungeon on an adventure or becoming a master shopkeeper, Moonlighter is the kind of game you'll struggle to put down. The Switch feels as it's true home, so if you haven't tried it yet, with this version you'll be out of excuses.",2018-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7893765d6778791a7f,GBAtemp,Pranavsingh Dhunnoo,65,"Moonlighter is Zelda with a shopkeeper twist. Balancing beautiful animations and soothing tunes against an underwhelming plot, a thing combat system, and plenty of grinding, there's plenty to like and dislike.",2018-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7993765d6778791a8c,Daily Mirror,Matt Osborn,80,"Moonlighter is a highly recommend action RPG adventure that's a must buy for genre fans with a Switch. Whether you dig deep into the shop mechanics or just do a quick dungeon run while on the train to work, it ticks a lot of the right boxes and quite frankly I didn't want it to end.",2018-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7893765d6778791a84,GamingTrend,Bryan Lawver,75,"Moonlighter's original conceit blends shopkeeping with monster-slaying in a way that's satisfying for most of its length. While both its combat and trading eventually get repetitive, the gorgeous graphics and pixel art make it a pleasant journey while it lasts. Unfortunately, your character's quest comes to feel as shallow as the merchant's life he wants to escape with its uninteresting goal and uninspired conclusion.",2018-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7893765d6778791a7d,Cubed3,Drew Hurley,80,"Like all the finest indie titles, Moonlighter has such a simple premise but is done so masterfully it becomes fantastically addictive - from the basic combat, to the Resident Evil style bag management, to upgrading the shop, to selling the goods; every aspect feels great. Combine this with the charming old-school art and you have got a clear winner on your hands. The only real negative is how short the game is and how the story feels a little lightweight. Moonlighter also feels like it would be even better on Switch, so keep an eye out for Cubed3's review of that version soon!",2018-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7893765d6778791a7a,SquareXO,Rebecca Stow,85,"Graphics are the main standout feature of indie game and the games unique visual style leaves a strong impression on the player. The narrative whilst simplistic is endearing and the concept stands out as memorable and unique, Moonlighter is a intriguing and clever approach at the action adventure genre and one which will have no trouble standing out.",2018-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7893765d6778791a88,We Got This Covered,Ethan Willard,70,Moonlighter is a cute -- if not overly repetitive -- dungeon crawler that puts a unique and much-needed spin on roguelikes.,2018-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7893765d6778791a81,Invision Community,Benjamin Guy,80,"In conclusion, Moonlighter is a spectacular compromise between procedural roguelike elements and progression mechanics, leading to a wonderful mix which is satisfying on so many levels. It’s a great chance to indulge your inner looter whilst also giving the opportunity to puzzle out prices, and it’s perfectly at home on the Switch. It’s also proof that having a distinct length and a definite end-point isn’t always a bad thing. Yes, you won’t get hundreds of hours from this, but it’s high-quality and I love it.",2018-11-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5f2ef5cbd88e035744c1ed2d,Chicas Gamers,Igone Martínez,,"I can't say that I liked everything about Moonlighter. You have to get a master's degree to manage that inventory, the part of the store, although entertaining and curious to watch, can end up boring the time it takes for people to leave at once and I will add, as a noob that I am, that the game is difficult. Of course, it is not a criticism because if it honors the RPGs of the 80s and 90s, it cannot have a ridiculous difficulty, but I must warn it for those anonymous compatriots of mine. For the rest, I only have good words: neat and beautiful graphics, a consistent and divine soundtrack, and originality in a genre that has seen almost everything like RPG.",2018-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7893765d6778791a77,VGChartz,Evan Norris,70,"Moonlighter's combat, art, quality-of-life fixtures, and addictive gameplay loop make for an easy recommendation.",2018-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7a93765d6778791ab6,Switching Worlds,Hooshan Torabi,88,"I've been a fan of Moonlighter since it was first revealed and after having finally played it I can say it delivered. It's a game that fuses two different genres successfully. At one point you're navigating through floors of dungeons in different ways, fighting crazy enemies using a fun combat system. The next, you're growing a peaceful town and selling your earnings the way you want to through the shop you own. The action is fairly competent and constantly makin' cha-ching as a merchant is gratifying. The visuals are beautiful and nostalgic; the same is said for its music. If the idea of feeling stronger and playing smarter intrigues you, and if the choice to handle your earnings fancies you, then Moonlighter is a worthy time sink.",2018-11-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7993765d6778791aa7,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,85,"All in all Moonlighter is a refreshing mix of multiple game styles that kept me coming back for more. The dungeons keep changing things up and while they start out intimidating with experience and better gear you’ll begin to become more confident and capable. The shopkeeping aspect may not be nearly as thrilling but the reward of determining the optimum price for each item is its own reward, especially when you’re then able to bring back high-priced items and know you’ll be able to rake in the gold coins that you can then use to further improve your situation. It has a very satisfying loop and has enough diversity in its combat options that it’s likely just about anyone can get sucked into this hero’s adventures.",2018-11-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7893765d6778791a59,GameXplain,,80,Quote not yet available.,2018-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7893765d6778791a6e,NintendoWorldReport,Casey Gibson,85,"Every action you take, whether it be in the dungeons collecting materials or in your shop earning gold to spend on upgrades, helps to move you further along towards your end goal. There were a few technical hiccups that cropped up from time to time and the last few upgrades needed a bit of grinding to unlock. But despite that, I constantly found myself falling victim to the classic “just one more run”.",2018-11-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7893765d6778791a57,Nintendo Life,,80,"If you want to play a top-down Legend of Zelda game as a rogue-lite while also taking shifts as a shopkeeper then, hey, Moonlighter is about to scratch a distinctive itch for you. It hits a sweet spot somewhere between satisfying swordplay and nitty-gritty economic sim, although some players may feel it gets 'grindy' after a while in its mechanics. Nonetheless, Digital Sun Games has produced a lush work it can be proud of; one that even touches on our humanity in an optimistic way.",2018-11-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7893765d6778791a74,My Games Lounge,David Gault,,"Moonlighter is a brilliant game. The loop of action and shop-keeping means that every drop from an enemy feels meaningful and it always feels satisfying. I only feel it doesn’t go quite far enough into its Zelda-like features, with the dungeons being a little too easy ultimately.",2018-10-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7a93765d6778791ab0,Geek Culture,Jake Su,85,"A satisfying blend of making a killing, while doing plenty of killing.",2018-10-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7893765d6778791a6b,Game News Plus,Umut Uyurkulak,76,"Moonlighter is a mixture of dungeon crawling and shop managing games with a unique, randomized dungeon creation principle. It has simple combat mechanics, simple yet important management features and impressively beautiful pixel art-work. However, it is not an action game or an RPG. This game is perfect for people who would like to relax after a stressful day. If you like dungeon crawlers and shop managing games, this game is just perfect for you. However, if you are looking for a more engaging game, you might want to look somewhere else.",2018-09-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7893765d6778791a71,RPG Fan,Greg Delmage,85,"Delving into these beautiful dungeons, while repetitive, can be rewarding if players have the skill. Barring that, they will at least learn that a problem can be solved by throwing enough money at it and buying a better sword.",2018-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7a93765d6778791aad,RPGamer,Charalampos Papadimitriou,80,"Together with the superb visual style and enjoyable music, Moonlighter provides an experience that is much more than the sum of its individual parts",2018-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7893765d6778791a67,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,77,"Moonlighter is a good looking game that mashes up dungeon crawling with shop-keeping, but such combination can tire even most durable player. Going back and forth between shop and other dimensions can be fun, but only in small doses.",2018-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7793765d6778791a3d,GameCynic,Damien King,78,"Great for bite-sized gameplay, Moonlighter is one of the most polished and well-tuned shop simulator/dungeon diving roguelites we've played in a long time. While the repetitive mechanics can become tiresome if playing for hours at a time, tackling the game in small chunks is a satisfying experience, and we'd recommend it as a casual game for most players.",2018-07-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7793765d6778791a43,Old Grizzled Gamers,Nicole Hunter,67,Moonlighter sells itself as a rogue-lite action RPG with shop management mechanics and some of the most beautiful pixel art around. It’s a frustrating game to review because it both succeeds and fails in many places making it difficult to prioritize what works and what fails.,2018-06-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7793765d6778791a33,peppage,,100,"Great combo of running a shop and exploring a dungeon. Not quite Recettear's gameplay but close enough. A little easy but tons of fun, I was dying to know about the last dungeon door.",2018-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7493765d6778791887,Dragnix,Shaun Joy,83,"A solid Harvest Moon type experience that's calming, yet keeps you entertained.",2018-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867c7793765d6778791a4d,Too Much Gaming,Carlos Hernandez,80,"Some might be bothered by Moonlighter’s grindy nature later on, but I found it to be a fantastic mix of dungeon crawling and a fun store management gameplay that made Moonlighter a treat to experience. Digital Sun crafted a perfect balance of the two main gameplay elements with a forgivable difficulty, and a cute and appealing art design that can appeal to a variety of players.",2018-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d867fb093765d67787a6058,Gameblog,Angel Davila,80,"Yuppie Psycho is a very funny and enjoyable adventure with a lot of puzzles that will give you hard times. Perfectly balanced, we can surely recommend it to fans of this type of games.",2019-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,8fbe88b117a34cce8abf827cf6f38a33 5d867fb093765d67787a6014,CGMagazine,,80,"Yuppie Psycho is a solid adventure game that plays rough with first-timers, but offers enough hidden content to make exploring worthwhile.",2019-06-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,8fbe88b117a34cce8abf827cf6f38a33 5d867fb093765d67787a6050,GamingTrend,Bryan Lawver,80,"Yuppie Psycho turns a workplace satire into a survival horror adventure, and does right by both parts of that strange formula. Despite some frustration from its punishing difficulty, Yuppie Psycho is a surreal but cogent parody that's well worth clocking in for.",2019-06-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,8fbe88b117a34cce8abf827cf6f38a33 5d867fb093765d67787a6055,GamePitt,Lynn Caramella,90,"Yuppie Psycho is an entertaining horror survival game within a new genre I’m calling: survival at the workplace. I wasn’t expecting a serious plot between the zany happenings, yet the creative narrative kept me playing right until the end when everything started to finally make sense to me. Yuppie Psycho had so many great little touches which helped it stand out from the crowd, for me it was the fact you have to investigate and learn your foes patterns in order to survive, rather than running at them with a weapon. Although I found the save function a bit annoying, there should be no problem finding enough resources within the game. That being said, I can easily recommend Yuppie Psycho to anyone who appreciates an atmospheric horror game with a nice plot, great character building, adorable artwork and soundtracks which will give you goosebumps. Yuppie Psycho is a special game which is much more than your everyday survival horror game.",2019-06-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,8fbe88b117a34cce8abf827cf6f38a33 5d867faf93765d67787a5ffa,COGconnected,James Paley,75,"The occasional dip in my enjoyment was a fair trade for the unsettling atmosphere, the fascinating narrative, and the clever premise. If you’re in the market for an unconventional horror game, I can easily recommend Yuppie Psycho.",2019-05-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,8fbe88b117a34cce8abf827cf6f38a33 5d867faf93765d67787a5fc6,Gamersky,,85,Yuppie Psycho tells a thrilling career adventure story with a strong sense of mystery and it keeps me engaged all the time.,2019-05-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,8fbe88b117a34cce8abf827cf6f38a33 5d867faf93765d67787a6007,TheSixthAxis,Miguel Moran,80,"Yuppie Psycho is a surreal and incredibly unique experience. By drawing most of it's inspiration from television and film, the game develops a unique aesthetic and world that feels unlike anything other video games have explored. Even though the in-game graphical style is a disappointment, the anime-inspired visuals in the rest of the game and the flawless soundtrack help create a truly tense and at times nightmarish atmosphere. Yuppie Psycho isn't without flaws, but it's a horror gem that is absolutely worth experiencing in spite of those flaws.",2019-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,8fbe88b117a34cce8abf827cf6f38a33 5d867faf93765d67787a5fe0,IGN Spain,Ángel Almansa,84,"A unique pixel-art horror game from the guys that made Count Lucanor, that nails it in almost everyway, being fun and engaging during the whole adventure (that is not so long or replayable).",2019-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,8fbe88b117a34cce8abf827cf6f38a33 5d867faf93765d67787a6005,Rely On Horror,Avery Xavier Chu,90,"Never would I have expected to see a horror game make a photocopier terrifying, Yuppie Psycho managed to find a way. From the moment I saw the first trai...",2019-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,8fbe88b117a34cce8abf827cf6f38a33 5d867faf93765d67787a5fed,PC Invasion,Tim McDonald,80,"Yuppie Psycho offers up a unique, amusing, and genuinely creepy take on survival horror, with some very clever puzzles and a lovely retro aesthetic. Join Sintracorp. KILL THE WITCH.",2019-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,8fbe88b117a34cce8abf827cf6f38a33 5d867faf93765d67787a600c,Niche Gamer,Rory Hutchings,85,"Even with a couple of stumbles, and one bug in my time, I still had a great time with the game.",2019-04-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,8fbe88b117a34cce8abf827cf6f38a33 5d867faf93765d67787a5fe4,TechRaptor,Ron Welch,85,"Yuppie Psycho is one of the few survival horror games to keep me on the edge of my seat. Though occasionally bizarre and tonally strange, it has the all the makings of a great adventure. The puzzles are engaging, the story is gripping, and the horror kept me coming back for more.",2019-04-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,8fbe88b117a34cce8abf827cf6f38a33 5d867faf93765d67787a5fde,Game Revolution,Tyler Treese,80,"It’s not the greatest playing horror game, and some aspects feel extremely dated. However, Yuppie Psycho is undeniably worth playing for anyone that is looking for something weird and wants art to actually have something to say. ",2019-04-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,8fbe88b117a34cce8abf827cf6f38a33 5e8f5e02bdf729557ef47fc2,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,85,"Yuppie Psycho is an original survival horror in which the office itself becomes an improvised horror scenario. The most everyday elements become our enemies, which we have to dodge, fight and confront through a whole building full of secrets and managing the few resources we find. The plot, although interesting and well constructed, decides to speed up its final stretch and does not become as perfect as it could have been. Even so, a highly recommended purchase that will delight everyone, especially fans of this genre.",2019-04-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,8fbe88b117a34cce8abf827cf6f38a33 5d867fb093765d67787a6052,Thumbsticks,Callum Williams,80,"Yuppie Psycho may not look that scary on the outside, but there’s a lot more lurking beneath its charming aesthetics. An amazing story, strong writing and an eerie atmosphere make this a creepy comedic gem that’s rich in personality. It’s not all smooth sailing, but this surreal nightmarish odyssey has enough smart scares to make it work.",2019-04-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,8fbe88b117a34cce8abf827cf6f38a33 5d867faf93765d67787a6009,AnaitGames,Marta Trivi,90,"Yuppie Psycho is a solid game, well written and full of references and mysteries for lovers of the horror genre.",2019-04-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,8fbe88b117a34cce8abf827cf6f38a33 5d867fb093765d67787a6045,Checkpoint Gaming,Edie W-K,80,"Despite not going as far as I feel it could have, Yuppie Psycho had me laughing and running scared in all the right places.",2019-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,8fbe88b117a34cce8abf827cf6f38a33 6160deee10b39c41d6ea2d45,GameGrin,Alana Dunitz,80,Fuga: Memories of Steel is a turn-based strategy game that is unlike any other one I have played. The story is incredibly deep and a lot more serious than you would expect a game with cats and dogs to be. Definitely worth checking out if you like RTS games mixed with RPG elements.,2021-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 615db567290395221a1dff46,Niche Gamer,Allen Watts,75,"Overall my experience with Fuga: Melodies of Steel was pretty solid, and I enjoyed the 20 or so hours I spent on it. The characters were cute, the setting was interesting, and perhaps in a less dark story this could really get fleshed out well. I just think the WW2 time period is a bit outplayed at this point, especially for a game about anthropomorphic dogs and cats.",2021-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 6141f90ba1c77bbd39e7313c,JRPG.moe,,70,"Even when the story reaches its climax, it still feels like the Taranis team is just going through the motions, fighting through similar waves of machines while occasionally taking a break to plant tomatoes. Fuga certainly drags on, but at the same time it’s so conceptually unique and visually charming that it's easy to forgive some of its flaws.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 612a84658004f75a29ce56c9,Windows Central,Jez Corden,80,"FUGA: Melodies of Steel cuts through the bleakness of its setting with heartwarming characters and childlike optimism, although its punishing turn-based tactical play may force you into gut-wrenching perma-death situations. FUGA is an underrated gem, and deserves the attention of JRPG fans everywhere.",2021-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 6128f351300b9f40f6a204e7,Pure Nintendo,,85,"Overall, Fuga: Melodies of Steel is a charming, beautiful, and challenging game that shows just how determined a child can be in the face of seemingly impossible odds. The love these children have for their parents is truly unstoppable.",2021-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 61291f04300b9f40f6a2051e,Siliconera,Joel Couture,90,"Fuga: Melodies of Steel is a game filled with constant tension. Seeing all of those adorable children didn’t prepare me for how much fretting and consideration that would go into my every move. How a handful of bad tactical decisions can result in your tank getting blown to pieces or worse, seeing one of the main characters die permanently to save the others.",2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 61249a9e8d9b67f5a31a9b72,Worth Playing,"Chris ""Atom"" DeAngelus",90,"Just … don't use the Soul Cannon, please.",2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 612180b66ffaa0ca0ef6cc4f,Nintendo Enthusiast,Steven Rollins,70,"As it stands, Fuga: Melodies of Steel is pretty good, but it falls a bit short of greatness. It toys with some really interesting ideas but ultimately failed to fully capitalize on them. Even so, I did enjoy my time with it and look forward to giving it another go here in a few months when it's a bit more removed from my memory. If you're looking for a fairly short (about 15 hours) turn-based RPG experience, you can certainly do a lot worse, though I'd recommend waiting for a sale.",2021-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 611d5f4838615e6e58ee22b5,SomosXbox,Sebastián Domínguez,85,"Fuga is a game that has a lot to offer you if you like turn-based strategy video games. It's fun, deep in story and mechanics, and full of playable options. Although in the long run it can get repetitive and the chapters too long. All in all, I feel like it's a highly enjoyable game. The difficulty spikes encountered in boss battles can become frustrating. So it can be a demanding game at least as long as you fully understand its mechanics.",2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 611ce29dd2d9925bcbb8ca87,NaviGames,Pilar Waldorf,85,"With a really good artistic and sound section, Fuga: Melodies of Steel becomes a highly recommended RPG for all genre lovers who enjoy turn-based combat, along with a lovely cast of characters.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 611ad188d43f314421a91301,RPG Fan,Neal Chandran,70,"I have very mixed feelings about Fuga: Melodies of Steel. On the one hand, I’m glad to see that the Little Tail Bronx series still has life in it. On the other hand, this latest entry is largely unimpressive and doesn’t hold a candle to the rollicking good times that Tail Concerto and Solatorobo were. If you are already a Little Tail Bronx die-hard, then you’ve already decided to buy Fuga: Melodies of Steel. If you’re a newcomer, I think you’d have a more enjoyable time with Tail Concerto or Solatorobo.",2021-08-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 61151a82226e1e6e65313c55,Generación Xbox,,88,"The new title of CyberConnect2 set in the world of the Caninu and the Felineko seemed sublime to me. All its sections are outstanding: from the artistic and sound section, to its gameplay and combat system. Without a doubt, I can say that FUGA: Melodies of Steel is a really essential title for all those lovers of turn-based RPGs, and I assure you that this title will not disappoint you.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 6114ea34226e1e6e65313c24,IGN Italy,Biagio Etna,89,"Fuga: Melodies of Steel is a tactical Jrpg with extraordinary emotional power, capable of telling the story of war in a unique and charming scenario.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 6113f6935c4136636bedf3e8,ZTGD,Terrence Johnson,100,"Its not often that you find such a dark and adult story wrapped up in such a whimsical and beautiful package, this one could be a contender for RPG of the year.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 610e786d3784230dee3b8fe5,COGconnected,Stephan Adamus,76,"Fuga: Melodies Of Steel is a tricky game to review. It’s likely not what anyone is looking for. Not only is it different gameplay-wise from the other Little Tail Bronx games, but its linearity will also turn off many RPG fans. What it is though, is very good. CyberConnect2 certainly achieved their vision with this strange adventure. Though Fuga’s audience may be extremely niche, those who play it, without expectations, will be in for a treat.",2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 6160f64610b39c41d6ea2e0a,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,90,"From the beautiful art and ethereal music to the addicting gameplay and loveable cast, Fuga: Melodies of Steel is easy to recommend to any fan of turn-based, strategy RPGs. It’s got everything that players love mechanically, but it’s blended in such a fun and innovative way that it feels simultaneously fresh and familiar. Complete with an invigorating story set against a soundtrack that was more like .hack// than anything I’d heard in a long time (felt indescribably amazing to listen to), Fuga: Melodies of Steel should absolutely be on your radar. Just… try not to use the Soul Cannon; yeeting four year olds at enemies does not for a good war strategy make.",2021-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 6110800f81dfdd2baab61781,Seafoam Gaming,Connor Nichols,100,"Truly, this game ended up being the best surprise gem for me in years, and when it contains all the aspects of my favorite games of all time, with great characters, world building, soundtrack, writing, and addictive gameplay loops, Fuga creeped up from behind and led to an unforgettable adventure, where the saddest part for me was when it all came to an end.",2021-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 610adacebbe373ec7b0973ad,Nintendo Blast,Ivanir Ignacchitti,85,"Fuga: Melodies of Steel is a title that fulfills exactly what it sets out to do. With a well-crafted war story and fun management and turn-based combat systems, the game has a strong charisma and is a great first for CyberConnect2's self-published projects. Despite its quality of life issues, it's highly recommended for anyone interested in RPGs or the company's furry steampunk universe.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 610825a6d331d5c7af43eb44,TheSixthAxis,Reuben Mount,80,"Balancing excellent strategic gameplay with great writing and a tank-full of heart, Fuga: Melodies of Steel continues the excellent track record of the Little Tail Bronx series. A set of great characters, beautiful visuals and excellent music precede an emotional journey through a war-torn world through the eyes of a group entirely unprepared for the choices they will have to make. This won't be for everyone by any means, but what is here was clearly made with a lot of care.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 610417d04d9073a176b31ab8,Gamer Escape,Timothy Hyldahl,100,"Fuga: Melodies of Steel is perhaps one of the most impactful games I’ve ever played. The story and gameplay both serve to complement each other, with the story adding so much importance to your decisions, but with the horrible impact of firing the cannon entirely within your power to prevent if you pay attention to all your options. I don’t know if my experience will match everyone else’s, but I sincerely and genuinely felt something from this, and sometimes it just feels good to have something connect with you even as it hurts.",2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 610358484d9073a176b319cd,NintendoWorldReport,Alex de Freitas,70,"And yet I still can't shake the feeling that Fuga could have been so much more if it cut back on the boring base building and truly committed to a tone that the premise deserves. If a solid linear RPG that can be beaten in under 20 hours is something you're in the market for or if you're curious about the successor to Solatorobo then Fuga is at least worth a look. But if your interest was piqued by the trailer or heard the premise of children, war, and permadeath; then you should know there is a lot less here than you may have initially thought.",2021-07-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 6102d94778fa8b8caf2c61dd,Cultured Vultures,Thorne Stone,85,Fuga: Melodies of Steel is a deep strategy-focused JRPG with a dramatic wartime narrative that is sure to hook fans of the genre.,2021-07-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 6102d8de78fa8b8caf2c61cd,The Games Machine,Danilo Dellafrana,80,"Fuga: Melodies of Steel is a role-playing game focused on storytelling and combat, cutting out usually fundamental elements like exploration: an atypical but successful recipe, drawing strength from a cast of young heroes that are impossible not to love.",2021-07-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 610c01ab957b7bfbeb21376f,Noisy Pixel,Azario Lopez,90,"Fuga: Melodies of Steel is a brilliant RPG adventure that relies heavily on its cast. Every moment of gameplay is emotionally charged with added choices that weigh on the player’s experience and alter the conclusion. The puzzle-esque battle system is addictive but introduces repetitive scenarios and random difficulty spikes depending on your actions. However, this beautiful story deserves to be experienced by all.",2021-07-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 6102f08878fa8b8caf2c622d,RPG Site,James Galizio,90,"For me, Fuga: Melodies of Steel is the most “feel-good” release of the year so far. I always hoped it would be great, and my impressions of the game two years ago at AnimeExpo made me sure that the game was on the right track – but you’ll never truly know how a game will land until you’ve had a chance to sit down and play the whole thing for yourself. I can only hope that Fuga is the start of a grand new chapter in CyberConnect2’s journey as a developer, as their team has showcased some serious chops when it comes to designing an RPG.",2021-07-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,5ae755d9de1a40e49b66003f73b50f70 61cda2a69e5c48c548d68e02,RPGamer,Luis Mauricio,70,"Recommendations for the game come with caveats, but if nothing else it’s worthwhile checking out to see how it influenced later beloved titles such as Undertale. Moon serves as a great reflection upon the genre and is ideal for those who want something different than a traditional RPG.",2021-12-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 6011881a0f8974118c939476,Cubed3,Luke Hemming,80,"It's been a long wait for western audiences to get their hands on [i]Moon[i/] and for the most part, it's been a wait worth taking. The initial hours are certainly going to put off gamers looking for a normal RPG experience but for the more patient, unlocking the full potential of what is on offer here is going to be extremely rewarding. Around every corner is a mystery wrapped up in a Mr E. Nygma presented in a gorgeous style only found in the games of the decade it was originally released in. Lose yourself in the world and characters, be helpful to anything and anyone and ensure that a world can be saved not through a fully levelled titan but with the power of love and cookies.",2021-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5f7c9b76839d422425c7e57b,Pure Nintendo,James Colozzi,80,"Through and through, Moon is the anti-RPG. It's a satirical stab at the RPG genre. While it could have been better with a more updated look, I still find this game innovative and fresh even by today's standards. It's cute and funny and fun to play. If you're looking for a laid-back RPG, this is it. Moon is a title that reviews can't do justice to; it has to be played to really appreciate what the developers were trying to do.",2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5f68a4bc0ce70c230df04a7f,Siliconera,Jenni Lada,80,"There are times I loved Moon. I really enjoyed training Tao and adore my Gramby. I liked talking to and reviving flowers. There were also times when I felt completely lost and flummoxed, wondering what it is I was supposed to do.",2020-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5f6194bbf7c1f130627f69c8,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,"Playing Moon: Remix RPG Adventure nowadays cemented my notion that some games are truly timeless and it's quite funny, too.",2020-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5f5fb185f7c1f130627f66b8,The Thirsty Mage,Spencer Johnson,95,"Only so much can be said without potentially spoiling the story but rest assured, Moon is a one of a kind experience. It’s bizarre humor and captivating world have made this easily one of the most enjoyable gaming experiences released on the Switch this year.",2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5f5e7ee7f7c1f130627f6481,Saudi Gamer,عصام الشهوان,80,"A unique game still without peer 20+ years after release, with its only signs of age coming from some obtuseness and lack of modern quality of life features, bit aesthetically it's still pleasing and brimming with ideas and soul.",2020-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5f5d3720f7c1f130627f6373,GameGrin,Francis Kenna,80,"Although it sometimes pushes the boundaries of adventurous puzzle solving too far, venturing into occasionally absurd degrees of vagueness, moon has generally stood the test of time, managing to still provide an inspired and novel romp through a perplexing world of quirky characters even after two decades.",2020-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5f5ad841f7c1f130627f604f,GameSpot,Heidi Kemps,80,"Moon's surreal world, fascinating characters, and subversive story make for a cult classic well worth thoroughly exploring on Switch.",2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5f5a8c89f7c1f130627f5fc5,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,85,"I enjoyed the remixed take on the traditional RPG and the meta-commentary it provides. Exploring the world and uncovering its intricacies in the quest for love was enthralling when it wasn't revolving around waiting for something to happen. I love so much of Moon, but the barrier for entry could be high for some as it definitely requires an instruction manual and maybe a visit to a guide or FAQ. That being said, it's a pleasure to be able to experience this 23-year-old game in English after all these years, even if it aged a bit.",2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5f6892840ce70c230df04a4b,Otaku Gamers UK,,100,"Moon is one of the most important games to ever be released, especially since its original release in 1997",2020-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5f594e5cf7c1f130627f5cea,RPG Site,Cullen Black,90,"I think calling moon a “parody” of the RPG genre is both slightly fitting yet doesn’t give it enough credit. It’s rather impressive that a smaller budget game released over 20 years ago has aged as well as it has. In so many ways it feels incredibly ahead of its time, with a focus on minute details so extensive that most modern games can’t even match.",2020-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5f58c737f7c1f130627f5bac,TheSixthAxis,Alan Wen,80,Moon may look dated and its mechanics and puzzles can be obtuse as hell compared to what you might expect in 2020. Stick with it however and it's one of the most charming and unusual RPGs you can play that's just as influential and relevant as ever.,2020-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5f563919f7c1f130627f53c9,Niche Gamer,Fingal Belmont,100,"Moon: Remix RPG Adventure is an extremely esoteric game that won’t be for everyone. Despite its quirkiness and unconventional design, it flawlessly execute’s the designer’s intentions. Everything is seemingly very deliberate and confident in its design. It may not be an RPG, but it is almost as long as one.",2020-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5f54ea3df7c1f130627f4feb,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,70,"Whether or not Moon is for you ultimately depends upon your tolerance level for aspects of late '90s game design and your overall interest in the RPG genre. As a standalone product, Moon has plenty of amusing commentary about RPGs, but much of this is likely to be lost on those who don't much care for them.",2020-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5f56393af7c1f130627f53cf,Destructoid,CJ Andriessen,75,"Every time Moon would lose me with its constant waiting around or head-scratching puzzle solutions, it would win me back with its humor, characters, writing, and music. This is a game that exudes joy, and while I wasn't always having fun playing it, I am grateful that I at least got the chance to experience it.",2020-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5f54ea79f7c1f130627f4ff2,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,85,"Moon's commentary on the nature of its hero, expressed not only through its narrative but also its entire suite of mechanics, is its toolbox for deconstructing the template of the JRPG. Learning it's a long-lost game from 1997, operating with the inescapable sentimentality and eccentricity of the modern indie scene, underscores how long it took the rest of the world to reach places Moon had already been. Even with its anachronisms, Moon is a surprising novelty.",2020-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,19924135f32e4e1aa517f99a72e7cea4 5d86723993765d677875091f,GameCrate,Nate Hohl,82.5,"Aztez may not be for everyone, but if you’re looking for a game that brings two distinct genres together in a very compelling and unique manner, it’s definitely worth checking out.",2017-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b620ab6eaad4c6182d44f07830fd8f6 5d86723993765d6778750921,COGconnected,Steven Ritz,80,"Aztez certainly is a fun game and very quick to the action, but I felt the tactical layer hid too much of the great brawler underneath.",2017-08-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,8b620ab6eaad4c6182d44f07830fd8f6 61f7c8ce9e5c48c548d75d1c,NoobFeed,Bogdan Robert Mateș,70,My time with Aztez can be described as a mixture of enjoyment and unwelcome frustration. It has the pieces it needs to be a great title and there were moments when slashing through foes and connecting a long streak of attacks felt extremely satisfying.,2017-08-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b620ab6eaad4c6182d44f07830fd8f6 5d86723993765d6778750924,Fextralife,,75,"Aztez misses the mark on delivering any narrative depth, even in consideration of the genres it calls home. That aside, a pretty good Turn Based Strategy game meets a really good Beat 'Em Up and delivers a solid experience. A unique setting makes this title stand out and will hopefully inspire more explorations into the history of that region.",2017-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,8b620ab6eaad4c6182d44f07830fd8f6 5d86723993765d6778750925,SA Gamer,Garth Holden,90,"Aztez mixes two very different genres in a way that will make you pay attention. Part board game, part fluid beat 'em up, get ready for fluid combat and intense combos as you try to beat every stage as quickly as possible for maximum reward.",2017-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,8b620ab6eaad4c6182d44f07830fd8f6 5d86723993765d677875096a,Destructoid,Nick Valdez,90,"Aztez is an absolute killer. It's cool, brutal, and a masochistic amount of fun.",2017-08-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b620ab6eaad4c6182d44f07830fd8f6 5d86723993765d6778750928,ACG,Jeremy Penter,100,An excellent combination of genres.,2017-08-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b620ab6eaad4c6182d44f07830fd8f6 628c5a500bfe2deada1765e6,GamingTrend,Anthony Shelton,80,"This is the way I want to play tower defense from now on. The Last Friend isn't a challenging first attempt at combining tower defense and beat 'em up, nor good at telling a quality story, but it has fantastic mechanics. Weak difficulty aside, each world brought imaginative enemies and bosses and surprises that made it worth seeing what came next.",2022-05-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,ca90d2e29d714bdba3fadfcf6a55c650 626ede6f008489e208d8ae12,Nintendo Blast,Victor Hugo Carreta,90,"The Last Friend is a combination of Tower Defense with Beat-Em-Up elements, where a human teams up with an army of dogs to save more of them. It's a thrilling adventure, with fast-paced gameplay and colorful visuals. It's a little too easy and limiting, despite the variety of dogs you'll encounter along the way. However, defeating enemies with the help of our best friend is rewarding.",2022-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,ca90d2e29d714bdba3fadfcf6a55c650 6263fce6008489e208d876c5,Gaming Nexus,Joseph Moorer,85,"The Last Friend is going to keep you busy. You'll say ""aww"" a LOT, because the dogs are so cute. If you have an itch for a fantastic tower defense game, and a beat 'em up, rolled into one cool adventure, this is the game for you. At 14.99, you don't have much to lose. It gets a little ""ruff"" at times, but not enough to turn it off. Well worth it.",2022-04-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,ca90d2e29d714bdba3fadfcf6a55c650 6263fb99008489e208d876b3,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,90,"Similarly to the many doggos it stars, it’s tough to find much to dislike about The Last Friend. Fast-paced tower defense action, a gorgeous art style, satisfying progression, and a goofy story make this one an easy recommendation. Plus, you can pet all the dogs! What more could you want?",2022-04-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,ca90d2e29d714bdba3fadfcf6a55c650 62600419008489e208d85ee5,But Why Tho?,Mick Abrahamson,90,"While not being memorable for its story, The Last Friend shines brightly with its mix of level variety, beat-em-up combat, and dogs. There are no stale moments, which is hard to pull off for a Tower Defense-style game. Even after thinking you have a handle on how to conquer a level, a new curveball is thrown your way. Overall, Every dog lover at The Stonebot just showed how great man’s best friend truly is. There is love and care in almost every aspect of this game that will make The Last Friend stick with me for a long, long time.",2022-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,ca90d2e29d714bdba3fadfcf6a55c650 61fe8a859e5c48c548d79af6,WhatIfGaming,Alec Padua,70,"It’s been a while since we’ve seen an underrated arcade game with aesthetically pleasing visuals and a great soundtrack. For the casual players, The Last Friend may be your cup of tea. However, for those looking for a challenge, this game might not stick with you in the long run especially with the lack of replayability once you finish The Last Friend.",2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,ca90d2e29d714bdba3fadfcf6a55c650 615ef6ce9e65de2d02a178d2,GameBlast,Gustavo Souza,80,"The Last Friend presents itself as a very fun title and has a balanced challenge. Planning your dog team is a fun activity, as is building combos with Alpha. However, the feeling is that the game lacks a bit of body. Augmenting the post-game with more stages and/or missions would help extend the lifespan and encourage the player to create more dog combinations. Although some issues need to be fixed, it is an excellent option for tower defense fans.",2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,ca90d2e29d714bdba3fadfcf6a55c650 616375fc622fdc536eb6a9c3,NaviGames,Daniel Rubio,85,"Tower defense with beat em up perfectly combined, giving a fresh gameplay that suits both genres. All accompanied by an entertaining cartoon style plot and with dogs. Lots and lots of dogs.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,ca90d2e29d714bdba3fadfcf6a55c650 615d349130b58f1b1f908a28,TechRaptor,Will Quick,70,The Last Friend has you setting up dog-operated turrets and beating up bad guys in this fast but unchallenging game.,2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,ca90d2e29d714bdba3fadfcf6a55c650 615a1cce2a25e7f9d433e356,Explosion Network,Wil James,70,"The Last Friend is a solid casual experience featuring a fun, if cheesy story and characters.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,ca90d2e29d714bdba3fadfcf6a55c650 6156312da07f2ce2fde25b92,GameSpace,Ed Orr,80,"The Last Friend isn’t an overly deep game but some of the classics aren’t either. It is a knowing mix of beat ’em ups and tower defense titles wrapped up in a beautiful glossy finish that would make a collies coat seem dull. The pacing is more akin to a mobile title than a night long raid, but that’s all part of this game’s overwhelming charm. If you have a few hours to spare then, whether it’s collecting all the canine cohorts or bashing end of stage bosses, you’ll find The Last Friend puts a smile on your face.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,ca90d2e29d714bdba3fadfcf6a55c650 615597f6c56d12d502d243b3,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,90,"The Last Friend is a likeable, charming little game with some funny dialogue, and a big pile of lovely fluffy doggoes to fall in love with.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,ca90d2e29d714bdba3fadfcf6a55c650 6160b1933ad0c44038726335,Hey Poor Player,Daymon Trapold,100,"The Last Friend is truly a gem. Polished gameplay, tight controls, superb, charming art, and just that wow factor that makes you want to play for hours on end. It’s one of those games that I hesitate to call perfect, but honestly, I can find so few flaws, I’m awfully tempted to. I’m already counting down the days until it comes out on the Switch so I can download it and have it on the go as well.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,ca90d2e29d714bdba3fadfcf6a55c650 6154ad2dc56d12d502d23851,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,85,"The Last Friend is a hell of a fun time, combining action-packed combat and flashy tower defense into a killer package. It's a bit short and too easy, but these dogs will have their day.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,ca90d2e29d714bdba3fadfcf6a55c650 61546d53f142dfd141beeb9d,IGN Italy,Andrea Giongiani,75,"A lovely game with even lovelier four-legged protagonists. A simple game, but also a very fun one.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,ca90d2e29d714bdba3fadfcf6a55c650 6275169e008489e208d8d825,Thumb Culture,Gareth Trueman,100,hicken Police – Paint It Red is that words absolutely cannot give this video game any kind of justice it deserves. It is a marvel of a game and it is easily the best video game I have played this year so far.,2022-04-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 6138fbe95184774561134148,RPG Fan,Caitlin Argyros,82,"Despite a few quibbles and an endgame that doesn’t hit quite as hard as I hoped, I enjoyed Chicken Police – Paint it RED! The characters are kind of the star of the show, and the fantastic writing and voice acting compliment the noir-style visuals. If you’re looking for a classic detective story with a unique twist, then you might be interested in the adventures of the legendary Chicken Police. Overall, it’s a clucking good time!",2021-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 600b25770f8974118c938d00,GameSpace,Emily Byrnes,90,Chicken Police is the guilty animal film-noir treasure that I didn’t know I needed in my life until I took flight into the Wilderness and experienced it for myself.,2021-01-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fec8d070f8974118c937879,Cubed3,Rudy Lavaux,90,"Chicken Police - Paint it Red! is a total good surprise. It hits every nail squarely on the head and leaves the player with a satisfying sense of accomplishment, while being a ruddy good time all the way through. Yes, the English written script leaves something to be desired and should totally be fixed as soon as possible, meaning it's not perfect in that sense. It is also somewhat short for the price but this is something we can more easily let it slide when a game is just consistently enjoyable all the way through like it is here. Lovers of animals, film noir, adult humour, police mysteries and point n' click adventures... all of the above are likely to find a lot to be liked about this piece of software.",2020-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fce3742038871749d417f1c,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,85,"Chicken Police: Paint It Red is a thoroughly engaging detective romp. The investigation elements, like the interrogations and clue linking, are fun in their own right, but the rest of the package proves to be quite enticing. From the story and atmosphere to the characters and dialogue, this is a strong adventure title with a compelling film noir style. For adventure game fans, Chicken Police is a must-have.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fc8d4f1038871749d41778d,IGN Italy,Stefano Lucchi,80,"Chicken Police: Paint it RED! offers a pleasant experience that keeps the player's attention throughout the story thanks expecially to a good balance of intrigue and humour. Every piece of the puzzle finds its place, both in plot and in gameplay, and the final product is really a fully satisfying one. A good game.",2020-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fc77307038871749d417477,TheSixthAxis,Gareth Chadwick,80,"Chicken Police is far better than I'd expected it to be, due in no small part to the way it nails the noir aesthetic. It's clearly had a lot of care and attention put into it, with puns, jokes and background information tucked behind every corner and in every bit of dialogue. It's a surprise, but Chicken Police is excellent and comes highly recommended to anyone whose egg it pickles.",2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fc52c46038871749d416fab,GameByte,Sara Heritage,90,"Whilst some of the minigames may drag the pace down, the incredibly stylish visuals, next-level voice acting and brave narrative stand out. Chicken Police: Paint It RED! is one of those indie gems that deserve to be at the top of the pecking order.",2020-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fc47fa2038871749d416d8d,NoobFeed,Kurtis Seid,85,A foul crime requires a fowl cop to solve it.,2020-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fc281bc038871749d416b6e,COGconnected,Lillian King,75,"This is a difficult game to review because its strengths are also its weaknesses, and while I clearly have a lot to complain about, I think it’s in the Dragon Age way of, “I liked it so I want it to be better”—and Dragon Age: Origins is my favorite game of all time. Chicken Police – Paint it RED! has style and panache in spades. The worldbuilding is interesting, the puzzle gameplay was fun, and the voice acting was very strong throughout. I like Santino Featherland and his partner Marty, and even more amazingly, I like a bunch of the side characters too. I’m obsessed with Archibald, the gangster with an impeccable French accent.",2020-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fbc3f6c038871749d4164f8,Hardcore Gamer,Chris Shive,80,Chicken Police – Paint it RED! is a well done and unique film noir video game experience.,2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fb946ae038871749d416110,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,90,"An extremely impressive first game from The Wild Gentlemen, Chicken Police - Paint it RED! is one of the best adventure games we've played in a long, long time and one hell of an absorbing tale. It looks and runs great on the Switch, with only a couple of really minuscule interface issues which are easily ignored. At roughly eight or nine hours, the story is surprisingly lengthy for its genre, but we were never bored and wanted to investigate every little thing just to wring out more precious droplets of banter and fascination. Chicken Police is a polished, captivating experience and we're very excited for whatever's coming next from this team. It's just a shame it's so good, or we could have said it ""laid an egg"", and that would have tied in nicely with the whole chicken thing. Instead, this review is just going to, well, end. Now. That's it. It's finished. No closing chicken joke.",2020-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fb9090f038871749d416080,GameGrin,Alana Dunitz,90,"Chicken Police: Paint It Red is a gorgeous looking film noir style game that takes everything you love from the classic buddy-cop movies and mixes it with a huge cast of anthropomorphic characters. The story, voice-overs and adult humour are great making this a must play.",2020-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fb84f6b038871749d415f96,Pure Nintendo,Kirk Hiner,70,"Chicken Police – Paint it RED! combines the storytelling of a visual novel with the puzzle-solving of a point-and-click adventure to create a decidedly different gaming experience. The slick, cinema noir style and distinctive anthropomorphic presentation do enough to cover up any shortcomings that would otherwise dissuade you from seeing this case through to its exciting end.",2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fb7b7dc038871749d415db4,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,85,Chicken Police is one of the best surprises that I’ve had the pleasure of playing this year hands down. It absolutely nails its art style and it makes you feel like you are right there in an old-time buddy cop detective movie. I found every single animal character to be interesting and memorable and I had a lot of fun gathering clues in the scenes and through interrogating. I wish there was a bit less talking and more of the other stuff but it didn’t hurt the experience that much in my eyes. If you are looking for a point-and-click adventure game to spend a few hours with then you don’t let Chicken Police pass you by.,2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fbc9bc5038871749d416561,Gamefa,Mohammad Aria Moghaddam,83,"Chicken Police is a rare visual novel noir game. If you like noir games and atmosphere, you'll absolutely love Chicken Police. Its story telling, voice acting and atmosphere are in point and will make you fall in love with this unique game.",2020-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fb51519038871749d415861,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,80,Chicken Police is a noire style point and click visual novel. It features a dark and compelling central mystery and a superbly voice-acted cast of bizarre characters. It is a clucking good time!,2020-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fb5071a038871749d415844,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,80,"The noir atmosphere is the most important element of the recipe, Chicken Police charming you from the very first minutes and guiding you gently to the end by fuelling your sense of accomplishment with new discoveries. It is not perfect, but it is an experience you will not regret.",2020-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fb480ce038871749d4157bb,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,75,"Even though I guessed what was really going on, I still enjoyed every second of this game. Mostly due to the delightful banter between Sonny and Marty. The end leaves room for a sequel and I personally can’t wait to see what the Chicken Police are in store for on their next adventure.",2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fb39fae038871749d415589,BaziCenter,Kasra Karimi Tar,80,"Chicken Police is a fun experience that makes you laugh, and while most of it's gameplay mechanics are very simple, it still manages to tell a great story and entertain you for a few hours.",2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5faa9330038871749d414854,The Games Machine,Claudio Magistrelli,80,"Chicken Police: Paint It Red proves you can creat a smart, original game even by putting together pieces of 40's noir movies with old point&click adventures and painting it all in cool B&W visual style. The smart move is adding animals to the equation: grumpy roosters and sexy cats lead to sharp dialogues and funny wordplays, while at the same time showing what is wrong in human nature. The plot may not be the most original, but Chicken Police is definitely worth playing.",2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5faa9085038871749d41484e,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,80,"It's both hilarious and serious, but Chicken Police is more than just 2020's weirdest game. Beneath the clucked-up surface is a genuinely engrossing story, amazingly developed characters, and a cast that brings them to life. With slick production values, this is one hard-boiled detective story with a unique flavour.",2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5faa907d038871749d41484b,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson,80,Don’t let a game like this waltz out of your life; stop clucking around and get Chicken Police today.,2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fa93846038871749d4144f1,Screen Rant,Nathan Gibson,80,An excellent adventure game.,2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fa52ec2038871749d413d4d,IGN Spain,Álex Pareja,75,Chicken Police: Paint it red! is a visual novel that knows how to disguise itself as a graphic adventure. Creative universe with sound and visual care. A fantastic tribute to the noir films and animals. The functionality and usability of the menus could be better as well as the puzzles and other interaction elements.,2020-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fd13537038871749d418579,Gamerweb.pl,Konrad Noga,80,"That must be a single most unique game released this year. Absolutely beautiful film noir visuals and cliches mix here with Bojack Horseman-ish aesthetics mix, resulting in a fantastic game set in a fascinating world run by anthropomorphic animals.",2020-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fa56dc7038871749d413ee4,PC Invasion,Lawrence Le,80,"A slick noir mystery with an intoxicating atmosphere and unmatched aesthetics. Combined with its sharp, campy writing and an intriguing storyline, Chicken Police is an indie gem that shouldn't be missed.",2020-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fa45cd2fce0972e4e5f9fd9,FingerGuns,Toby Andersen,90,"A very special point and click visual novel, Chicken Police is the perfect hard-boiled detective game you always wanted, just populated with animals. Atmospheric and funny, with some fantastic writing and voice work, Chicken Police is one of the best indie games of the year.",2020-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fa457d0fce0972e4e5f9fb8,GameSpew,,80,"There’s a lot to love about Chicken Police. Clawville is such a unique city and I wish I could spend more time there getting to know its history and its residents. Sonny is a dark but quirky protagonist and he’s a pleasure to step into the shoes of. It’s a mature title with violence and cursing, however, so don’t let the cute animals fool you. If you’re looking for a engaging detective story with a very distinctive flavour, Chicken Police should be the top of your list.",2020-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5fa4516cfce0972e4e5f9f7c,33bits,Ismael Mercado Sánchez,90,Chicken Police is another excellent noir product that we have at our disposal in the video game genre and that every film noir lover should not miss.,2020-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,0cdaaac2e9744112803c58efa0b0b185 5d867a8393765d67787854ab,Worth Playing,David Silbert,84,"Despite my issues with its combat and optimization, Hand of Fate 2 provides a wonderful experience for those seeking an interesting deck-building game to add to their Switch library. There's a good bit of bang for your buck here, and with additional levels available as paid DLC, I could imagine players getting lost in Hand of Fate 2's tabletop-inspired world for countless playthroughs. Just be sure to bring an open mind and plenty of patience.",2019-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8393765d67787854b3,PowerUp!,Leo Stevenson,92,"If you’re a Switch owner and an RPG or tabletop fan, there is absolutely no reason for you to not own Hand of Fate 2. It’s a truly exceptional title that shines even brighter on Nintendo’s console.",2018-08-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8393765d6778785478,Pure Nintendo,Dillan Combs,80,"Hand of Fate 2 merges tried and true conventions and creates a unique experience. While the individual components lean on the simpler side of things, as a whole the game is greater than the sum of its parts. It's a game that's best played in small chunks, making it a very good entry to the Switch library!",2018-08-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8393765d677878547b,Cubed3,Drew Hurley,80,"The original Hand of Fate had a Vita port planned, which sadly never came to fruition. Hand of Fate 2 on Nintendo Switch shows just how good that port could have been. It's so absurdly addictive and utterly unique. It improves on the original in every way and is a truly unique experience. It takes elements of so many different types of games and mashes them together; a process that usually results in a metaphorical goopy mess, but here it's somehow turned into gold.",2018-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8393765d6778785483,GearNuke,Muhammad Ali Bari,80,"As a sequel, there are some solid improvements made that result in an overall better game. The deck building is better now and there is more variety of cards added. Writing feels more concise but the combat is still rather shallow and the load times for each battle don't really help the flow of the game. The effort to port it to the Nintendo Switch is a success without any major flaws or drawbacks holding the game behind compared to the other console versions.",2018-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8393765d6778785481,TheSixthAxis,Dominic Leighton,,"Hand of Fate 2 is a welcome reminder that RPGs don't have to fall into one of two categories, and its heady mix of deck building and Arkham-esque combat make for a unique experience. Arriving on Switch it's found its perfect home, and its bite-sized story and action that are ideal for gaming on-the-go.",2018-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8393765d6778785473,SwitchWatch,,80,"Hand of Fate 2 is one of the most diverse, unique games I've played in quite some time. It's rare to find a developer doing something new these days, but Defiant Development successfully mixes the 3D action genre with a card and board game. If you're looking for a weird, dark fantasy card game with intense action in between, don't sleep on Hand of Fate 2!",2018-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8393765d6778785488,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,55,"Hand of Fate 2 attempts to combine the fun of tabletop games with video games, but its commitment to that pitch is its downfall. The portals to combat filled me with nothing but grunts of exhaustion everytime as I drew my weapon. If you are able to look past the dreaded combat, there is a fun tabletop RPG here with interesting stories to tell, but I personally can't stand to do another one of those combat scenarios. Sorry, The Dealer wins.",2018-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8393765d677878547e,GaminGuardian,Alberto Morales Palencia,85,"Hand of Fate 2 mix a lot of things, first, the board games like cards or dice with a very strong luck component. In another hand, we have combats. All the gameplays that you play are different from each others. Trust me, it is very probable that you dind't played a game like that before and for sure, Hand of Fate 2 is a recommendable title.",2018-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8393765d6778785486,Screen Rant,Leo Faierman,60,Defiant's hybrid action-RPG Hand of Fate 2 arrives to the Nintendo Switch.,2018-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8393765d67787854b6,RPGamer,Branden Johnson,50,"The sense of accomplishment is real when it happens, but it’s impossible to ignore the feeling that victory wasn’t entirely due to gaming prowess.",2018-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8393765d677878548b,Nintendo Insider,Ryan Janes,90,"Hand of Fate 2’s seamless blend of card-based adventuring and action RPG battles help craft a truly one of a kind experience that’s managed to surprise me in all the right ways. Exciting, unpredictable, often nail-biting, sometimes frustrating but always absorbing, Defiant Development’s distinct take on an action based RPG is a true standout on Switch and well worth checking out.",2018-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8393765d6778785475,GamingTrend,Austin Fern,75,"Hand of Fate 2 has stellar writing, fun deck building, and interesting stories. What it doesn't have, however, is good combat. While I have grown to find the combat manageable, it should be fun and exciting. It stands as an odd blemish that has been carried over from the original while everything else as been prettied up. Still, I recommend giving Hand of Fate 2 a chance, especially if you never played the original. Even with the lackluster combat there is plenty to enjoy here.",2018-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8293765d6778785443,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,90,"Almost impossible to categorise yet utterly compelling as a result, Hand of Fate 2 brings a new and unique RPG experience to Nintendo Switch. There's just so much to enjoy here; the rewarding premise of its deck-building, the endless depth of its questing, the simple pleasure of its combat. It's taken a little while to make the transition to Switch, but the wait has been worth it; this is a mobile port that's practically indistinguishable from the version you can play elsewhere. Do yourself a favour and get this fantasy romp in your digital library right now.",2018-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8293765d677878541a,Digitally Downloaded,,90,Hand of Fate 2 will be most rewarding to those who like a lot of risk with their reward.,2018-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5eea6c75d88e035744c17db2,33bits,Sancho Canela,80,"Hand of Fate 2 is a great game as a sequel and as a standalone game. Expand the proposal of the first part and improve everything previously seen. It's a lot of fun to dive into its mix of deck management, classic RPG, and combat. If you liked the first part or you are simply attracted to being able to recall those games of Dungeons and Dragons making decisions and throwing dice, do not stop trying it.",2018-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8293765d677878543d,NintendoWorldReport,Donald Theriault,80,"The original Hand of Fate was a game I had heard a lot about, but never got around to. The Switch is encouraging me to go back and pick up a lot of these titles, and this is one worth grabbing a hold of. Just be sure to watch the cards and choose your battles wisely, and you'll have a tale that will live on through the ages.",2018-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8393765d67787854b0,SwitchRPG,Evan Bee,100,This mixture of tabletop game mechanics deals a winning hand as one of the most unique and rewarding Role-Playing Games on the Nintendo Switch.,2018-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8393765d67787854ad,Switching Worlds,Hooshan Torabi,89,"Anyone who isn't into fantasy card games, but have thought about trying them should give Hand of Fate 2 a look. There's a compelling narrative and many added RPG elements which should tickle the everyday RPG fan in general. The combat is good, albeit repetitive. The stories on your journey will keep you engaged. The Dealer makes you feel like you're never alone. The newly earned cards always feel surprising to see what's next in your story and there's enough variety in-between to never make it feel stale. Hand of Fate 2 brings the tabletop feel to completion and fully immerses you in its atmosphere. You'll be shouting at times, and they will be for different reasons, both excited and enraged; and that's part of the addiction. It's alright to be addicted.",2018-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8293765d6778785452,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,85,"In pretty well every way Hand of Fate 2 has run with everything that made the original work and has made it better. The scenarios all test you in unique ways, the number of unique event cards has greatly expanded which allows for far more versatility as the game progresses, and the trials in both combat and gambling have diversified greatly. The result is a very challenging and thus satisfying package that blends a degree of chance, skill in building and effectively using your deck, and becoming proficient in the game’s combat. It’s a combination that is really without an equal on the console and is highly recommended if you’re looking for a sustained challenge on the Switch.",2018-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8293765d6778785449,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"It's amazing to see a game like Hand of Fate 2 on the Switch, as it makes perfect sense for portability and presentation. While the sequel is everything from the original Hand of Fate and more, I'd still like the original end up on here for completeness. Defiant Development have done a great job at making the game work well on the Switch to be comparable to the other systems the game appears on. You'll likely not play anything like Hand of Fate 2, and is absolutely worth the purchase no matter where you can get it.",2018-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8293765d677878544f,GameSpace,William Murphy,80,"Hand of Fate 2 was an excellent spin on the ARPG when it came out in late 2017. It's even better now that it's on the Switch. The same issues are still present, namely that combat can be too simplistic, and there are just so many games on the console that Hand of Fate 2 could easily be overlooked. I hope that instead, Defiant's sequel sees a lot of new players, as it's a series I hope to see continue to evolve.",2018-06-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8293765d677878543b,The Game Fanatics,Matthew Squaire,90,"This universe is ripe for additions and if the attention to detail can be maintained as well as refinements to its “less is more” design approach, the fate of this game's universe seems to be in great hands.",2018-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8293765d67787853f2,Dragnix,Shaun Joy,84,"A good iteration and addition to the franchise, focusing on great balance and fantastic D&D like storytelling. Even if the combat could use a little bit more, it's definitely worth a purchase.",2018-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8293765d67787853ec,Marooners' Rock,Joanna Nelius,70,"Ultimately, for those who prefer story to collecting better weapons, there isn’t a big enough incentive to keep progressing through the challenges.",2018-01-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8293765d6778785440,TheXboxHub,James Birks,80,"So overall, the surprise success has spawned a fitting sequel in Hand of Fate 2, with deeper RPG elements, interesting lore and some really great challenges which all feel different. The tabletop side and the new action elements blend together well to keep the excitement levels high, as do the new mini-games to test your nerve, skill and luck.",2018-01-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8293765d67787853e6,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,85,"Hand of Fate 2 is certainly a much more improved product over the original. Upgraded presentation aside, there's more of a story to back up the game, so you're given a purpose instead of playing The Dealer's game just for the sake of it. Combat may not have improved much, but everything else has, making for a deeper journey even if luck spoils things now and again. Even without the upcoming extras, Hand of Fate 2 is worth checking out.",2018-01-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8293765d6778785417,WellPlayed,Tegan Walsh-Jones,70,"Hand of Fate 2 is a well-rounded game that addresses a lot of the concerns that its fanbase had upon the release of its predecessor. Though essentially a replica of the first game, Hand of Fate 2 offers some unique, quirky additions that justify buying the second game",2017-12-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8093765d6778785291,AusGamers,Steve Farrelly,93,"Honestly, I can't recommend Hand of Fate 2 enough.",2017-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8293765d6778785446,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,90,"Hand of Fate 2 is a really good sequel to an amazing game. They have improved on every aspect and added new mechanics in the process. There is a perfect mix of both strategic planning and 3rd person brawling which will satisfy fans of either genre. The strategic among you will love the card planning, although you don't have to plan the cards perfectly, if you think about it and set them accordingly then you could give yourself a massive advantage.",2017-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8293765d67787853f5,GameGrin,Tyler Schurwan,95,"What are you waiting for? Go forth and take on the Dealer's challenge! Yes, you will need to manage your Resources, choose your Equipment carefully, plan for Encounters, and fight your way through many foes, but proving yourself is more than enough of a reward, is it not? The Game is waiting, take your seat and experience it for yourself.",2017-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8293765d67787853e9,PC Aficionado,Gabriel Cavalcanti,59,"It should be more of what made the first installment so interesting, but in the end, Hand of Fate 2 makes additions that turn the dungeon crawler into a story-driven adventure. It also has a major focus on luck-based challenges and fights, being more predictable and frustrating than its predecessor.",2017-12-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8293765d67787853ef,Pardis Game,Parham Aghakhani,85,"Despite some flaws like the limited combat or repetition, Hand of Fate 2 is a great title and an improvement over the first game. The visuals, as well as music and voice acting, are wonderful; and the gameplay, which is a great mix of different styles and mechanics, is very entertaining and satisfying for players who have patience and determination",2017-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8293765d67787853e4,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,80,"A great way to spend your evening while listening to fascinating stories, participating in their creation and trying to finish all levels with best results.",2017-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8293765d67787853e2,PS3Blog.net,,85,"We both had a lot of fun with Hand of Fate 2, and feel that the mix of a card game, a board game, a choose your own adventure game and an action game is a solid one that keeps players engaged. It's a mash-up of several genres, but the way they're brought together just makes everything work.",2017-12-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8193765d677878539b,Wccftech,Nathan Birch,60,"Hand of Fate 2 captures some old-school RPG charm, but deals a few too many bad cards in the process. The game's appealing premise is marred by unsatisfying progression, punishing randomness, and clunky combat. Nostalgic RPG fans will find things to appreciate here, but given the popularity and diversity of actual tabletop gaming these days, it's hard to fully recommend the half-stacked Hand of Fate 2.",2017-12-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8193765d67787853a6,The Vertical Slice,Kevin McIntosh,83,"Hand of Fate 2 impresses in many ways and does everything it is trying to do right. If you’re in this target audience, Hand of Fate 2 can offer a fun adventure that will keep you engaged for hours.",2017-11-30T05:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8193765d677878539d,Gamer Escape,Grant Dotter,90,"This game was a delight to play, and if you’re looking for something decidedly new and unique to play, you will definitely want to give Hand of Fate 2 a try. You won’t be disappointed.",2017-11-30T05:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8193765d6778785399,The Jimquisition,Jim Sterling,,,2017-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d867a8193765d6778785391,Chalgyr's Game Room,,85,"Hand of Fate 2 continues a pleasing trend I have been seeing lately - sequels that improve upon the original while taking chances at the same time. The original Hand of Fate was a fantastic mashup of ideas that worked far better than I had initially thought it would, and Hand of Fate 2 adds depth and nuance to existing mechanics while providing some new ones to the mix as well.",2017-11-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 624835b3274ec35e72dca28e,Turn Based Lovers,Charlie Norris,88,"Trails of Cold Steel IV is the grand finale of an epic series, which spans over a decade. As with Marvel movies, the more games you've played from the Trails, the better the experience. That's not to say new players won't enjoy it, as it is a good start to the series. The fans, however, would get way more out of it.",2022-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 61c473109e5c48c548d67cf0,INVEN,Se Yun Jeon,85,"At 'The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 4', the chaotic era of Erebonian Empire was finally gone. Even though the main story was less persuasive and villains' characterestics was plain, the main character 'Rean Schwarzer' has grown significantly from his past work to achieve a successful conclusion. So, the ending is much more sweet and wonderful than ever. Let have the toast to the Trails of Cold Steel Series greeting its great finale.",2021-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 61c00ec89e5c48c548d66967,IGN Korea,Seongho Moon,70,"This is the grand finale of the Trails series. To represent that extra icing on the cake, there are plenty of content to explore and numerous characters will appear as if we’re at an all-star game. The long and extended stories which bloomed from the Erebonian empire will come to an end, and some of the deeply rooted histories behind some of the important individuals will also be covered with their back stories. Other than Trails of Reverie, this final game packs the most amount of volume and convenience to a comparison. If you’re a loyal fan of the series, you do not want to miss out on the finale to the story.",2021-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 60c9d204a0046674aed16bc6,SECTOR.sk,Michal Korec,85,Very impressive ending of JRPG saga.,2021-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 60bf99efab3e90299df705c1,RPG Fan,Audra Bowling,83,"Overall, I spent well over one hundred twenty hours playing the Switch port of Trails of Cold Steel IV. While I certainly felt that the game dragged at times, it was ultimately still a solid JRPG experience. At times, “the end of saga” might have felt like it was going out with more of a whimper than a roar, but the conclusion of the True Ending more than makes up for the game’s pacing struggles. I’m glad I got the opportunity to experience the ending of the Erebonian story arc, and even with some Switch-specific flaws, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is yet another truly solid addition to the console’s JRPG lineup. If you picked up the Switch’s port of Trails of Cold Steel III, then the fourth game is certainly worth playing on that system as well.",2021-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 609618daa321e63347095378,Rocket Chainsaw,Andrew Cathie,80,"If you’re interested in RPGs or the Trails series, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is absolutely the game for you.",2021-05-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 608d75df6a418dc538cbae22,Daily Mirror,,80,"Trails of Cold Steel IV is a huge game with so much content for players to consume, a lot of the features do require players to have experienced past games. However Trails of Cold Steel IV is a well executed final entry in an amazing JPRG series, the writers have done an amazing job to include characters from different games seamlessly. Fans of the series are certainly in for a wild ride with this one. Some of the gaming mechanics and systems may be daunting for first time players but it's a highly recommended JPRG that fans of the genre should experience.",2021-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 6090669e6a418dc538cbb0f5,Geeks & Com,Anthony Gravel,90,"Trails of Cold Steel IV marks the conclusion of a huge saga of four games that delivered a lot of emotions. The only way to evaluate the 4th title and final title of a series is to look at the collection as a whole and at the path that brought us to the ending. With that said, we can conclude that Nihon Falcom did an almost flawless job with a story that will stay in my mind for many years.",2021-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 608af1116a418dc538cbab6c,Pure Nintendo,Kirk Hiner,85,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is massive. It's massively fun and massively rewarding. Fans of JRPGs can get delightfully lost in its deep story, its numerous characters, and its battle system that provides a ridiculous amount of options for customization. Just make sure you've played Trails of Cold Steel III (and have at least read up on I and II).",2021-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 6086ba3e6a418dc538cba479,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,80,"Trails of Cold Steel IV is the climax that fans of the series deserve, comprehensively delivering on its promise as the end of a saga while setting up future plotlines that are sure to affect the lore in all kinds of fascinating ways. That said, this is also a rather weird game to recommend. Newcomers absolutely should not play this game first, given that it's a concluding chapter to an ongoing saga years in the making. Longtime fans, on the other hand, don't need any convincing, as they're going to get this game if they've already invested the hundreds of hours of legwork that set it up. Assuming that's you, Trails of Cold Steel IV is a spectacular RPG experience that no fan of the genre will want to miss out on, and we can comfortably say that it's worth your time.",2021-04-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 6081a2f979a3a34d882b26c6,PC Invasion,Kurt Perry,95,"Although it would have been nice to see a little more innovation from Cold Steel III, this finale to the Erebonia arc is still one of the best JRPGs I've ever played. The world-building and character development are as exquisite as ever, while the gameplay mechanics are still well above average, albeit unextraordinary. Regardless, assuming you have played at least Cold Steel III and know enough about the Trails lore, this latest addition is well worth your time.",2021-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 607dd8e479a3a34d882b2276,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,70,"Trails of Cold Steel 4 may not be the best in the series, but it is still a solid send-off for it, bringing back the entire roster and providing a finale that definitely doesn’t disappoint.",2021-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 61d4da2e9e5c48c548d69e78,The Click,Chris Ranta,65,"If you’re already a Trails fan, I doubt you will hate the game. Hell, if you’re a Trails fan you probably already OWN the game, but could I recommend Trails of Cold Steel IV to a newbie or even just a fan of the genre? Not really. I’d recommend the Sky trilogy on Steam, or even just the first Cold Steel game to see if the series interests you.",2021-04-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 608257fc3038f29f385a1cec,Checkpoint Gaming,Edie W-K,60,"Series fans will enjoy this game no matter what. But if you are a series fan, I’m assuming you’ve already played it on PS4. If you’re looking to buy it on another platform, the evidence stacks up in favour of the PC version because of the Switch’s downgraded graphics and lack of achievements unless you really want that handheld portability. If you’re not a series fan yet, then go back to page 1 and start at the beginning. This game will not make a lick of sense to you.",2021-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 6079766ccfbed43e46467273,Enternity.gr,Giorgos Gioldasis,60,Unable to maintain player's interest,2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 6079741acfbed43e46467270,The Games Machine,Danilo Dellafrana,85,"To enjoy The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV you must at least have finished the previous chapter: it's simply imperative. Recommendations aside, this is an excellent role-playing game, technically not up to date but demonstrating Nihon Falcon's mastery of the genre.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 6074c481cfbed43e46466c4f,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,75,"Your enjoyment of The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV will directly depend on whether or not you’ve played the previous games in this gigantic franchise. If so, then you’ll actually understand what’s going on and will have a great time with this stupidly detailed story. If not, you’ll either going to love it for its excellent combat system or feel completely clueless as to what’s happening.",2021-04-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 6073dc51cfbed43e46466b7a,DASHGAMER.com,Dan Rizzo,90,"I was elated to complete my journey through this arc, but was saddened by the thought of it all coming to an end. A relatable connection made in each character’s resolve, and will to persevere. A determinable outcome, but a parable that exceeds legend. A must play for the JRPG devout.",2021-04-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 6070aa33cfbed43e4646691f,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,80,"Let’s be honest, if you haven’t been sold on the Cold Steel series by this point it’s unlikely the forth game is going to change your mind. If you’re new and the Switch is your only option I would suggest picking up the third entry first (or waiting and pray that the first two games get localized for Switch in the West). While more of the same, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV really stands out as one of the best jRPGs I’ve played in a long time, even if the story got a little much at times. Falcon have done a stella job as always and hopefully the fans will enjoy the experience as much as I did. Now I think I need to go lie down.",2021-04-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 606f67a3cfbed43e464667d0,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,85,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is a great finale to what has been a memorable four game journey. It’s got so many great moments throughout and many of the characters we’ve grown to love get to shine. It could’ve done with a bit better pacing though as I felt like I was just doing busy work quite a bit of the time. The Switch version doesn’t look or perform as well as the PlayStation version that released last year but what you lose in visuals you make up for in being able to pick up and play portably. It also is disappointing that Switch only owners can’t experience the full four game story on the platform currently with only the third and fourth entries being available. I can’t say much else other than if you’ve been invested in this story so far, you’ll be very happy with the payoff and if you haven’t yet jumped into it yet then you’re missing out on one of the best JRPG franchises out there.",2021-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 606f37c9cfbed43e4646679a,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,85,"Starting with Cold Steel III is fine, but hopefully we'll see all four games on Switch eventually. For those who already know and love Trails of Cold Steel, it would seem worthwhile to seek out the other two Trails series to really appreciate the richness of the world of Zemuria and the scores of character interactions and references that come up in Trails of Cold Steel IV, an excellent bookend to the incredible journey of Rean and Class VII. I've always said that the mark of a great role-playing game is in that bittersweet feeling you get when it's over. I'm happy to have seen this story to completion, but for a while I'll be sad that my adventures with this likeable and colorful cast have also ended.",2021-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 606f3661cfbed43e46466789,IGN Italy,Francesco Destri,80,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV doesn't have the same narrative depth as its predecessor, but it remains a solid, long-lived JRPG with a significant amount of characters and things to do.",2021-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 6029233409a8836065e60eaf,GameMAG,,70,"If you already invested more than 500 hours to the previous instalments of Trails of Cold Steel series, you would definitely enjoy seeing familiar faces and you would love the overall experience. But as a newcomer you should probably try earlier games first, just to see if you want to get invested in the whole franchise.",2021-02-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 603fdf31529d50e69fa0fa42,Twisted Voxel,Ali Haider,80,"Trails of Cold Steel 4 is a decent payoff for a story that spans multiple games, even if suffers from a bloated story and lackluster character development. The gameplay mechanics are still solid making it a great JRPG provided you have the time to come prepared for its massive narrative.",2021-02-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 624fbd8d008489e208d7ca84,Capsule Computers,Travis Bruno,85,The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV pulls off a highly satisfying conclusion to this long running saga but character bloat and lack of improvements hinder the experience.,2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5fd22169038871749d4186b0,TheSixthAxis,Miguel Moran,50,"Does The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV have a great story that's a worthy capstone to a ten-year JRPG saga? No, it doesn't. As a standalone experience, it's an impenetrable mess of fizzled out character arcs and bloated cutscenes. Despite all that, Trails of Cold Steel IV has addictive gameplay, dope music, and gorgeous character designs. If you want a fun and grind-heavy JRPG with a wild amount of options and battles, but don't mind turning your brain off to ignore the story and glaze over poorly-written cutscenes, then this is one's for you.",2020-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5fcf5841038871749d418250,Chicas Gamers,Raúl Pinto,,"Trails of Cold Steel IV is a turn-based RPG with the best combat system created until the date and every player of the genre should try. At an argumentative level, it is a superb game with very well-designed characters, which to top it off is finished with an artistic design. However, the game has an important flaw: as no time has passed between this title and the previous, the novelties are almost non-existent, taking its toll on visual level and especially on a sound level.",2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5fbc1d80038871749d4164ce,Game Forces PT,Carlos Miguel Antonio da Silva,80,"Trails of Cold Steel 4 is far from the best of the series, mainly because it loses some of the impact of what it presents us, but it is still a great conclusion to a captivating story with an extensive and well-characterized group of interesting characters. Make no mistake, we are undoubtedly facing one of the greatest sagas of modern RPGs. Anyone willing to spend 300 or 400 hours playing Trails of Cold Steel 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be enriched by this experience with a lasting rewarding feeling. It is truly a title that denotes greatness and that has taken on without any fear the difficult task of being able to deliver to its fans a captivating, emotional and different ending. The feeling that will last in the minds and hearts of the players is that we are part of that group of friends and we will truly feel sorry that we will not return to that world again.",2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 615f57169e65de2d02a17aaf,GearNuke,Danial Arshad Khan,90,All things considered Trails of Cold Steel IV is one of the best JPRG experiences you can buy and a must buy if you're invested in the Trails franchise.,2020-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5fae393d038871749d415008,BaziCenter,Mohammad Zamani,80,"Trails of Cold Steel IV is a solid JRPG that entertains, throwing a great cast of characters with strong story arcs your way, and worth every second of your time.",2020-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 602c5d05529d50e69fa0e912,Level Down Games,Bryan Clutter,90,The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV builds off of the previous three entries and finally brings a conclusion to the long-running Erebonian Arc.,2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5fa168aefce0972e4e5f9a0a,Metro GameCentral,,70,"A finale that only exacerbates the faults of the series up till now but the sheer audacity of the storytelling, and the goodwill built up over so many years, pushes it over the finishing line.",2020-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5fa01158fce0972e4e5f97ef,GotGame,David Poole,80,"While The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV brings an epic conclusion to the saga, it's not without faults. The fantastic newer elements from the third entry return while this entry refines it into an ultimately better system. It also continues the use of a lot of strange presentation choices that feel almost archaic in 2020. Despite this, players will have an extremely large cast of heroes to work with in a fun setting. It's sort of like the Avengers: Endgame of JRPGs.",2020-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5f9fcba7fce0972e4e5f9744,Worth Playing,"Chris ""Atom"" DeAngelus",70,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is a rather bloated blockbuster crossover event that's shaped like a JRPG. If you're a die-hard Trails fan with a deep love of the franchise, then seeing your favorite characters interact will probably make up for the somewhat disappointing story. Anyone else should stay far away until they've played the first three Trails of Cold Steel main games in the series, and looking up the other games in the franchise couldn't hurt. I had fun with ToCS4, but it's a bit of a mess, and your enjoyment will depend on how much that mess appeals to you. I still have a soft spot in my heart for the series, but I can only hope the next game is more focused than this offering.",2020-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5f9e0fc4fce0972e4e5f966e,JRPG.moe,,70,"As a whole, Trails of Cold Steel IV’s repetitive nature and weaker writing made this grand JRPG series end on a bit of a disappointing note.",2020-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5f9bfb8cfce0972e4e5f936e,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,100,"Really, the Trails of Cold Steel series is like one of those favourite fantasy books that you can read and re-read over and over again. Whether that be Lord of the Rings, Magician, Thomas Covenant, Drizzt Do'Urden's novels, Earthsea or Game of Thrones, they (and Trails of Cold Steel) all share a quality that makes them eminently relatable and comfortable. There are some excellent themes scattered through the game with regards to the impact of conflict, political and moral relativism, individual heroism and the strength of the group. Unfortunately, all the strengths of this series are tied up with its narrative, and we're at the point where it's hard to discuss the narrative without giving important moments away, so my review can't really reflect just how enthused I really am about Trails of Cold Steel. All I can say is that the fourth chapter is, if anything, even stronger than what came before and so while you should play all four in order, this is the one to look forward to the most.",2020-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5fa8c979038871749d41436c,oprainfall,,80,"Ultimately, if you are an existing Trails of Cold Steel fan and you want to finish the story, you have no reason not to pick this game up. This is the ending you’ve been waiting for and more of what you love. If you’re only a returning Cold Steel III fan, you also might as well finish the story and see where Class VII ends up and what happens next. Despite not surpassing the greatness that was CS3, I had a fun time with Trails of Cold Steel IV. It’s a ton of content for the money and well worth playing at least once.",2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5f98143cfce0972e4e5f8c84,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,80,"Though it may feel like a case of ""more of the same"" as opposed to some grand, fourth-and-final leap forward, Trails of Cold Steel IV just about manages to achieve success in maintaining that kind of familiar yet high standard the saga has satisfied long-time fans with.",2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5f97fd26fce0972e4e5f8c4e,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,90,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is a great finale to what has been a memorable four game journey. It’s got so many great moments throughout and many of the characters we’ve grown to love get to shine. It could’ve done with a bit better pacing though as I felt like I was just doing busy work quite a bit of the time. I can’t say much else other than if you’ve been invested in this story so far, you’ll be very happy with the payoff and if you haven’t yet jumped into it yet then you’re missing out on one of the best JRPG franchises out there.",2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5fa834a1038871749d4142af,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,80,"Overall though, and without too many other spoilers, I enjoyed, laughed, cried, and damn near yelled at the TV over the course of sixty plus hours for the normal ending before even starting to head back for the true ending and conclusion to Class VII’s adventures as we await what comes up next in The Legend of Heroes: Hajimari no Kiseki which released this year in Japan.",2020-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 62151ede9e5c48c548d883d3,RPG Fan,Abraham Kobylanski,78,"If you want a deep adventure that's worth a lot of your time, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous delivers, but factors surrounding the game are troubling.",2022-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 62098ee29e5c48c548d7f994,Turn Based Lovers,Steve Keator,80,"Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a strong entry in the cRPG genre that stays mostly faithful to its tabletop source material. It offers a combination of solid gameplay mechanics, an engaging narrative, and a variety of character customizations that will appeal to character-building fans.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 6177869f7e0ef90f46939152,RPG Site,Bryan Vitale,70,"Wrath of the Righteous is an extensive and ambitious RPG with plenty of spectacle, but a bloat of gameplay systems and unrefined ideas weigh down the experience.",2021-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 6172f7b7d17871eeebf20eeb,MMORPG.com,Mitchell Gassner,75,"With the Fifth Crusade, Owlcat Games has unsuccessfully attempted to create an expansive and immersive world. The overworld army combat and city building are merely copies of systems that are done better in other games, and it all ultimately ends up being a bunch of time-consuming rigamarole that destroys the pacing of the core RPG experience. Sometimes less is more.",2021-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 616e0cd1e856d8ac61c53cc7,GamingTrend,John Farrell,80,"Wrath of the Righteous is a deep, engaging, faithful recreation of the tabletop campaign with only minor flaws. Its Crusade system is imperfect and the learning curve is more of a mountain, but the reward for getting through both is a long experience with incredible replay value. I know I will be replaying a few times soon, and I invite you to do the same.",2021-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 6160e1de10b39c41d6ea2d5b,JVL,,85,"We're not going to lie to each other, Pathfinder won't be accessible to everyone. Far from being sexy at first glance, you will have to overcome its apparent difficulty to fully enjoy this C-RPG with multiple arguments. Because the latter is provided with assets that, if not revolutionary, make it a quality game by developers in love with the genre, without a doubt. So sit back and take the time to savor the story for several dozen hours.",2021-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 615ca8d5cfdb94163b99f4ce,Oyungezer Online,Burcu Arabacı,70,"If you want combat, go play Solasta. If you want narrative, wait for Baldur’s Gate 3. You may consider buying Pathfinder: WotR on a future sale since it might have its issues fixed by then.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 615787419f4312e92e3277d6,Niche Gamer,Brandon Lyttle,85,"Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a faithful adaptation of the tabletop game, and a direct improvement from Pathfinder: Kingmaker. The army management system is more hands-on than the kingdom management of the previous game, but it’s a less fulfilling experience. Fans of fantasy RPGs like Baldur’s Gate, Tyranny, or tabletop RPGs would be well-served to give this game a chance.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 6154d4a9c56d12d502d242fd,IGN,Rowan Kaiser,80,Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is an enormous isometric RPG that builds on its predecessor with a lot of depth and a strong turn-based combat option.,2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 61549f14c56d12d502d2380a,Game Rant,Pam K. Ferdinand,80,"Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous provides an impressively deep CRPG experience, but tosses in some frustration and bugs to go with it.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 614dcc136d338e3138245194,Gamersky,,88,"Although the game still has obvious bugs and optimization problems so far, it is still the most dazzling new star in fantasy role-playing games.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 614d2cad6d338e3138245135,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,88,"Role playing on a grand scale, good versus evil, worlds in peril and you right in the middle of it all.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 61412ec3a1c77bbd39e72ebb,Chalgyr's Game Room,David Holzsager,90,"While not a perfect one-to-one of the tabletop experience, it might be as close as you can get. Bringing the best of both RPG worlds it stands firmly planted in, a whole stack of options and sliders to adjust which one of those worlds you play in, and the return of the on-the-fly toggling between turn-based and real-time-with-pause, Owlcat’s Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is an exciting, attention-snatching, replayable role-playing experience you’ll spend dozens, if not hundreds of hours in. Whether you play it now on PC, or after it releases on consoles March 22nd, welcome to the Fifth Mendevian Crusade.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 62320cba67855975e586e607,Tom's Guide,Alex Wawro,80,Wrath of the Righteous is a beautiful love letter to tabletop RPGs that faithfully evokes the thrill of sitting down to play through an epic adventure.,2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 613fe11e8ebcf0a6ad13bb0e,PC Gamer,Jody Macgregor,76,A long game of choose-your-own-chosen-one with high highs to balance the lows.,2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 613f5afde8e573a2aa24df92,33bits,Erika Gonzalvez Nestares,80,"Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a game in the purest classic RPG style where decision-making will determine the course of history, this being its strong point since it offers greater replayability.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 613e5613c4db5994a488ec0c,Cubed3,,70,"Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is not a big improvement over Kingmaker, but it is an improvement, nonetheless. Some of its elements are exceptional, like the overwhelming variety in classes, skills, and ""paths,"" or the general epic aura it has, while some other parts sit somewhere between decent and good, like the story (which is a bit too stereotypical), the Crusade portion of the gameplay (which is a buggy chore), and the actual role-playing, which, while fine and all, won't be enough for those spoiled by other modern classics of the genre. Despite some its flaws, it is undoubtedly very entertaining, and highly recommended, as it will surely satisfy your hunger for a good RPG.",2021-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 613d1a52ba43ef859830ed51,3DNews,Михаил Пономарев,80,"Despite some technical and gameplay imperfections, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a gripping CRPG.",2021-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 616e61848a1e37b0e132fbdb,Gamers Heroes,Johnny Hurricane,85,"Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a prime example of developers learning from the first game to improve upon the second. While there are still technical issues, it is a great game for Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder fans alike.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 613f3ca4e8e573a2aa24dd47,TechRaptor,Robert Grosso,90,"Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a triumph of a game, and arguably the best isometric RPG since Planescape Torment.",2021-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 613273641a9149c8e46e7667,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,85,"Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is an exemplar of the CRPG genre, allowing the player to go on a very specific and incredibly rich fantasy journey, with mechanics and systems to add depth, variety and replayability at every turn. While it is much more welcoming to casual players than Kingmaker, there are still a great number of things to comprehend, manage and optimize in the course of play and the game is not without some jank and bugs. The new Mythic Path element is a literal game changer, the story and characters are engaging and although still just a bit intimidating, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous improves on its predecessor in significant ways. There are a lot of excellent ARPGs on the market, and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous certainly deserves a place among them.",2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 613159ad3b0d5cbd8095fe95,Checkpoint Gaming,Tom Quirk,80,"Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is certainly a worthy successor to Pathfinder: Kingmaker. With its highly varied moral choices, a tremendous number of race and class options, as well as the Mythic Path feature, players will have a ton to dig into. That said, the addition of turn-based crusade battles where you lead armies across the land doesn’t quite land as well, feeling sluggish and lacking many of the tactical nuances of the main combat mode. In all, however, despite the experience not being the most polished, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a deep, challenging and highly enjoyable title that is an easy recommend for fans of RPGs.",2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 624fa003008489e208d7c1af,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,75,"While suffering from a few UX issues and dully army mechanics, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a fantastic RPG with solid party based gameplay",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 6138dad95184774561133f90,GamesBeat,Jason Wilson,80,"I’m excited to see how Wrath of the Righteous ends, especially if that poor dwarf finds redemption or falls deeper into the clutches of evil.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 6132e5e9df187bda92a7f1c0,GamingBolt,John Cantees,80,Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous improves upon its predecessor in enough meaningful ways that fans of that previous game should be more than happy with it.,2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 6132e5ccdf187bda92a7f1bb,PC Invasion,Blake Grundman,85,"Featuring stellar depth and compelling storytelling, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is the next logical step for the franchise. It improves upon its predecessor in every feasible way, despite it's intimidating exterior. This is an adventure that you won't want to miss.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 61311eb93b0d5cbd8095fe25,Shacknews,TJ Denzer,80,"Owlcat Games captured the creative freedom and magic of tabletop RPG adventure in a way few others do. There is such a good story here with characters and music that really push the desperation of survival in this game’s world. And you get to answer to the ongoing narrative with a character you can truly make your own both before the game begins and throughout the adventure. I wish it wasn’t so unforgiving in its information or that it didn’t deviate so much from the adventure with the Crusade Management, but you can also tone down the challenge at will and automate much of that system to breeze through. Take that for what it is and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is one of the most enjoyable choice-driven tactical RPGs I’ve played.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 613106343b0d5cbd8095fe03,ACG,Jeremy Penter,100,"""Pathfinder offers its own spin in the genre and while massive, complex, and at times unwieldy, the ability to customize almost everything elevates the game beyond its assorted bugs and sometimes lackluster story beats.""",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 613b05c464f4324fcd14d1fc,IGN Italy,Andrea Giongiani,87,"An excellent RPG with tons of content. A great story and complex mechanics promise long hours of fun, but a good amount of bugs could ruin the experience to some players.",2021-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 6135c567fcc37bee8d17ad36,AltChar,Adnan Kljajić,90,"Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous' countless storytelling and gameplay qualities contribute to the proper definition of ""RPG"", which is something AAA games often like to throw away these days.",2021-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 61305f7241e38db6f1f29c33,Screen Rant,Scott Baird,80,"Wrath of the Righteous feels like playing an epic tabletop campaign. Owlcat Games did a fantastic job of adapting the Wrath of the Righteous Pathfinder campaign into a video game. The more focused story, streamlined gameplay, and epic scope make it a better entry point to the series than Kingmaker. There's an excellent game buried under its many technical faults, but those going in need to be aware that they'll have to endure a lot of annoying bugs and glitches on their quest.",2021-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 612fac9f5c3ff7b32e2b9eeb,GameSpace,Catherine Daro,95,"Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a bold, dark, epic saga, featuring an astonishing replayability value. The developers have experimented with Kingmaker, and have gone all-in with Wrath of the Righteous, creating one of the best story-driven CRPGs of late.",2021-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 612fac9a5c3ff7b32e2b9ee9,Worth Playing,,90,"For those who miss the feeling of a long tabletop campaign or have been craving a new isometric RPG, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is the game for you. It's not perfect, but it has most of the best parts of playing a game with pen and paper while ironing out some of the fiddly and boring parts so you don't have to deal with them. Owlcat Games has taken what it learned from Kingmaker and improved upon it to give us something new and fun - no dice required.",2021-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 612fac915c3ff7b32e2b9ee8,Wccftech,,80,"Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a faithful adaptation of the tabletop RPG, featuring an engaging story, well-written characters, and extremely deep gameplay mechanics. Although Owlcat Games' did their best to make the game feel welcoming to newcomers with plenty of in-game resources and tutorials, and difficulty customization options, the depth of the experience can be intimidating. Those who brave through the initial confusion, however, will find one of the best computer RPGs released in recent times.",2021-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 612fac895c3ff7b32e2b9ee7,Fextralife,,88,"Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a massive accomplishment in the CRPG space. The game has a lot of improvements when it comes to systems and mechanics, making it more accessible to new players and veterans alike while managing to deliver new and interesting content. If you've been meaning to dive into the immersive world of the Pathfinder Series, you certainly won't be disappointed with WotR.",2021-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 612f9ab55c3ff7b32e2b9ed1,Spaziogames,,80,"Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is an epic adventure with a lot of battles, and a new system for an epic warfare against demons. If you like Pathfinder, you'll love this new adventure.",2021-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 612f98ce5c3ff7b32e2b9ecb,WayTooManyGames,Thomas Medina,95,"I honestly can’t remember the last time I played a game that I found just as fun as I did find impressive. With the way this game works, there’s still so many options and paths I have left to see. And it’ll take a while to see them all, but I know I’ll enjoy every moment.",2021-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,c9e2e1970b1f4773a7992a3760a43323 613377e4df187bda92a7f20a,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,87.5,"Overall, I can’t recommend Falling Squirrel Inc.’s The Vale: Shadow of the Crown enough. It’s more than just a video game, it’s an experience that blends in a real world issue with a well balanced gameplay system that just works. Well written and narrated story mixed with an easy to pick up yet hard to master combat system all while seeing nothing more than particle effects on a screen, it’s a reminder that there’s still so much more we can do for those with disabilities.",2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,b47c17d9c35b43919e3f779a3ae88e94 6138f7dc5184774561134128,CGMagazine,Philip Watson,80,"A unique design concept and a grand adventure await those who venture into The Vale: Shadow of the Crown with some of the finest use of voice acting to date, but those without adequate audio resources might have an incomplete experience.",2021-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,b47c17d9c35b43919e3f779a3ae88e94 613257791a9149c8e46e7641,KeenGamer,Kenzie Du,77,"Lend the Kingdom of Glades your ears in the action-packed audio-based role-playing game, The Vale: Shadow of the Crown. You play as Alex, a blind princess and a skilled combatant, who aims to save her beloved lands from an unexpected evil.",2021-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,b47c17d9c35b43919e3f779a3ae88e94 6127ce56c2b0152b686743ff,GotGame,Josh Boykin,80,"Personally, I’d love to see more games like The Vale: Shadow of the Crown in a wide range of settings. This game helps prove just how widely games can reach and how many players can be brought into the fold. Even with some plot that felt middle-of-the-road, The Vale’s framework sets a great example for zero-vision games. I hope it’s one of many to come.",2021-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,b47c17d9c35b43919e3f779a3ae88e94 6123ea9fdddac9f15dbf3861,Paste Magazine,Dia Lacina,90,"What it does, it does well, and it leaves open a path forward where complex narrative structures are explored (The Vale has some branching, but like early D&D adventure modules, it's fairly on the rails), or the simple puzzle forms are complicated and expanded. There's plenty of overhead to play with new forms of audio puzzles entirely. And while I wished some of that was in this game itself, perhaps leaving space for the next game is crucial-experimentation should never be final or definitive. But for now, Falling Squirrel has crafted a brilliant next step with The Vale.",2021-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,b47c17d9c35b43919e3f779a3ae88e94 6138e539518477456113408c,The Escapist,Jesse Galena,,,2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,b47c17d9c35b43919e3f779a3ae88e94 61202aa5d101b7b5cd498ee6,Metro GameCentral,,80,"An audio-only RPG adventure which feels like a new benchmark for the genre, through challenging combat and excellent sound design.",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,b47c17d9c35b43919e3f779a3ae88e94 61327c731a9149c8e46e7696,GBAtemp,Prans Dunn,85,"Brilliantly merging RPG mechanics in a compelling, immersive audio-based experience, The Vale: Shadow Of The Crown is easily the most original, innovative and unique game I’ve played in 2021 so far.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,b47c17d9c35b43919e3f779a3ae88e94 61202b0ad101b7b5cd498ee9,Screen Rant,Scott Baird,80,"The concept behind The Vale: Shadow of the Crown is so simple and genius that it's a wonder that it has never been done before - though it's worth noting that this iteration is done incredibly well, gracefully sidestepping many of the potential pitfalls of its conceit. The combat has a few frustrations that could use some ironing out, but they don't detract from what is a compelling and unique video game experience.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,b47c17d9c35b43919e3f779a3ae88e94 61202adbd101b7b5cd498ee7,TheGamer,Eric Switzer,80,"There’s nothing lesser or limited about The Vale. It’s a fully realized experience that could only work in an audio space, and I sincerely believe it's going to inspire a lot of people to reexamine their beliefs about what a game has to do or be. If this is the beginning of indie audio games, I can’t wait to see where the genre goes from here.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,b47c17d9c35b43919e3f779a3ae88e94 611e54c29c30d277759594c3,RPGamer,Luis Mauricio,80,"The Vale: Shadow of the Crown appreciably widens the definition of video games and is not only a very welcome boon for blind and low-vision gamers, but a worthwhile title for those who seek a fresh and unique gaming experience. So close your eyes and use your ears to understand your surroundings because this game is absolutely worth the time.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,b47c17d9c35b43919e3f779a3ae88e94 621fc82f18c4f5b9825c20a9,Rapid Reviews UK,,90,"You’d be forgiven for associating this Guardians of The Galaxy game with the 2020 hulk-smash hit Marvels Avengers. For many I think there was almost a belief it would play and feel like a DLC or expansion of the former. Despite it being published by the absolute juggernaut Square Enix akin to Avengers. GOTG wasn’t developed by the Gex-famed team over at Crystal Dynamics in California, and instead was helmed by those delightful Canadians at Eidos Montreal.",2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 61dd8d8d9e5c48c548d6bbbf,GamesCreed,Junior Onunkwo,98,"Without saying, there are a few negatives, but they mean almost nothing compared to the positive aspects of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, which turned out to be one of the best games of 2021.",2022-01-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 61d6177b9e5c48c548d6a420,XboxEra,Jesse Norris,87,"This is an excellent video game that you should try and play at some point. It’s worth buying full price if you have the money, but as it is on sale often now it’s 100% worth a pick-up.",2022-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 61d987249e5c48c548d6ac5c,NoobFeed,Adam Siddiqui,95,"Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a genuine shock. After Marvel's Avengers, any superhero game released under Square Enix would've been met with similar resistance but the developers have created such an outstanding adventure should stand beside the greatest superhero games of all time.",2021-12-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 61b8a2bc9e5c48c548d64209,Game Forces PT,Carlos Cabrita,90,"Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is, without a doubt, an example of how to release a game based on heroes from the Marvel universe, revealing that Square Enix has learned from the mistakes of the past. We highlight in particular its excellent narrative, an interaction between the characters from another world and a luxurious and truly striking soundtrack. Still, its lackluster combat and some small bugs that can unnerve players tend to prevent this game from being classified as a masterpiece. Nevertheless, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a must-have game for all heroes fans and for those who want to enter this universe.",2021-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 61af8e0f44c44e6c751045c7,Fun Factor,Diogo Arez,70,"Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy boasts remarkable storytelling, with great dialogue coupled with incredible visuals, unfortunately marred by an archaic structure and fun, but tiresome combat.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 619bbbd8559010a6d70934d4,TheReviewGeek,,80,"Guardians of the Galaxy isn't going to set the world on fire but it is a lot of fun. If you love the characters, have a thing for 80's music, and want something that won't take you a weekend to finish, then I think you will have a good time with this.",2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 619a7ef413bd439cb5ecbbf1,GAMEtainment,Mark Ruhland,81,"""Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy has become a really entertaining game. The way the story is presented and experienced is very successful. A good compromise is found between action interludes, exploration and narration, without losing the common thread. Those who appreciate the soundtrack and the humor of the movie will also get their money's worth here, while being brought closer to the original universe from the comics. Basically, Eidos Montréal offers excellent fan service, with enough potential to entertain players who haven't had much to do with the Guardians of the Galaxy yet.",2021-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 61965d139b4b356b60dac5eb,Saudi Gamer,,80,"A fun and unique experience, one that attracts you with its world and character banter. It would definitely have benefited from some extra development time, though.",2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 620735f89e5c48c548d7ef04,Marooners' Rock,Frank Ventimiglia,82,"From start to finish, Marvel’s Guardians of The Galaxy was a pleasurable experience. Eidos-Montréal’s video game adaptation of the galaxy’s mightiest heroes is an excellent homage to the series’ legacy!",2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 624e9c0c008489e208d7ae9d,Capsule Computers,Travis Bruno,85,"With a lengthy campaign and tons of charm, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a great action-adventure that may have some flaws but still makes for a fun time.",2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 61926250fb0385502e23f220,Vamers,Edward Swardt,100,"Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is truly an unexpected surprise. Gamers who have played Marvel’s Avengers might know what to expect from a gameplay perspective here, but they will be blown away by the absolutely wonderful narrative design and direction. A deep, personal tale is always a winner, but when it is gorgeously executed in conjunction with everything else that makes up a gaming experience; it is sheer perfection. Despite the simpler combat leaving a little more to be desired, it is easily overlooked courtesy of the enjoyment provided by the exquisite mocap, wonderfully formatted dynamic conversations, and the sheer scale of the environments. It all tips the scale in the game’s favour by an exponential margin. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a spectacle in terms of superhero adaptations and truly brings out the best of what games like these have to offer. Where Marvel’s Spider-Man (2018) set the bar for games focused on individual heroes, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (2021) sets the bar for those focused on working within a team, and it is exceptional from start to finish.",2021-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 61ef62889e5c48c548d713fc,JumpCut PLAY,Jeff Zoldy,90,"Packed with heart, surprising twists, emotional depth, and bombastic, tactical combat, this is an experience that’s not to be missed. Here’s hoping we get back in the Milano with these heroes really flarking soon.",2021-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 618eeb73dcc55528ce51220d,WayTooManyGames,Todd Eggleston,95,"Just like the Marvel Cinematic Universe iteration of the franchise, no one expected anything from this game, from this group of miscast nobodies. This isn’t the Avengers, they aren’t perfect, but that is kinda their thing. All this time, I wanted more Guardians of the Galaxy in me. Who would have thought? Sometimes, I guess it is the B-Sides that make or break an album.",2021-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 621363249e5c48c548d8760d,CFG Games,Davies Green,80,"The game may not have reinvented the wheel for gameplay, but it doesn't have to. It's still damn fun!",2021-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 6195dd209b4b356b60dac524,Blast Away the Game Review,Dustin Murphy,90,"While the game does stumble a bit, it’s a perfect example of why teams such as Eidos-Montréal are some of the best at what they do. Once the credits roll, you’ll find that Guardians of the Galaxy will leave you craving more, which honestly, should come as no surprise due to how well rounded the overall experience actually is. It’s just a shame that we may have to wait for quite a while before getting another title.",2021-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 6195c7e59b4b356b60dac4f6,Demon Gaming ,,90,The game plays out as an action-adventure with a fair amount of platforming along with RPG elements. You play as Peter and see the entirety of the game thru his point of view.,2021-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 618e3ddadcc55528ce5120d4,Enternity.gr,Konstantinos Kalkanis,70,"Fans of the genre would certainly prefer more variety in movement and handling, but the title is rewarded in other ways as the hand is constantly on the trigger and there is a very good soundtrack",2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 618970d2c410cfe3b3a0fb19,Oyungezer Online,Onur Kaya ,85,"If you like Marvel, it's a production you should definitely experience for its story alone.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 6189411a61198adb693d69f0,Skewed & Reviewed,Gareth von Kallenbach,80,While elements of the game may frustrate some players; the winning storyline and highly-detailed locales with numerous opportunities to customize and explore make this one of the better Marvel-based games and one that fans will not want to miss.,2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 618828fb3e6206d63efc9a4c,JVL,Nyam Hazz,85,"If it hadn't been for those damn wacky hints of touches and the somewhat messy side of the fights, it would have been even better, but that didn't stop us from taking full advantage of the show on offer. It's rhythmic, with a soundtrack that tears and a humor that hits the mark, what's more in a very good VF.",2021-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 6187f1773e6206d63efc9a26,MondoXbox, Andrea Giuliani,85,"Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy proved to be a pleasant surprise and one of the best superhero titles around, with a compelling story and excellent characterization. There are still areas for improvement, especially in the gameplay that feels too familiar, but the Marvel license is definitely in good hands.",2021-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 61878b9dc1dbdec4848dc605,BaziCenter,Mohammad Talebian,80,"Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy has its flaws, but it's probably one of the best games in the Marvel universe beside Insomniac's Spider-Man in recent years.",2021-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 6187007ec1dbdec4848dc490,Unboxholics,Γιώργος Πρίτσκας,80,Guardians of the Galaxy has evolved into a very nice surprise. It's an authentic,2021-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 618866133e6206d63efc9abe,NaviGames,Franciso Jose Moreno,85,"Even with lights and shadows in the gameplay, it makes up for its shortcomings with a spectacular and well-executed plot and tremendously endearing and charismatic characters.",2021-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 6187be4fc1dbdec4848dc62d,Chicas Gamers,Adrián de Francisco,,"Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is everything we want in a Marvel game. We have a single player with an excellent story, some recognizable characters established in the franchise, a design of cinema sets and an addictive and entertaining gameplay that invites you to enjoy while you play.",2021-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 62176efd9e5c48c548d89c6b,Pixel Arts,Danial Dehghani,85,"If it weren't for the Guardians of the Galaxy technical problems along with the repetition of some parts of it like puzzles, this game might have been one of the best of the year. However, if you still want a fun and exciting game, be sure to keep Guardians of the Galaxy on your shopping list.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 61ab62ff0fa2d33fb40dfd73,Echo Boomer,David Fialho,,"These are not the Guardians of the Galaxy we all met from the movies. They are better. In a game that stands out for its surprising of charm, care and emotion.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 618836443e6206d63efc9a76,Guide Fall,Luke Hinton,80,"The main quality that a Guardians of the Galaxy game absolutely needs is the charm to win over those who may be fatigued by the contemporary superhero landscape. Square Enix’s Guardians of the Galaxy does that, and then some. It has a gripping story that’s best experienced first-hand, brilliant characterization, and the rebellious personality that these characters deserve. It’s a sci-fi third-person shooter operating at its peak, and you’ll be gripped at every step of the way.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 6183c96db99fe3a1fdb5214c,DASHGAMER.com,Dan Rizzo,90,Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is an unexpected contender for Game of the Year. Most definitely an exciting addition to the 2021 line-up and one of the best action-adventure platformers I've had the pleasure of experiencing in quite some time.,2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 61832912be80c09de5fcbe04,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,73,"Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy offers some great dialogue, strong characters and occasionally interesting story choices. The gameplay is serviceable, and it could have used a bit more polish, but it's being in the company of these self-proclaimed good guys that you'll be most interested in.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 618325f7be80c09de5fcbdfb,Lords Of Gaming ,Hector Ramirez II ,88,"I’ll say it again: Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is one of the best games of the year. It will absolutely be in Game of the Year conversations. Eidos did fantastic in executing a fun and engaging combat system. The game also encourages multiple playthroughs with different dialogue branches and unlockable costumes and collectibles. Aside from technical setbacks, the game is a thrilling, goofy, and heart-warming space epic. Even if you’re an MCU fan and love James Gunn’s versions of these characters, playing Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy felt like I was meeting them for the first time all over again. I sincerely hope this won’t be the last time we see them.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 618310db2011779cb96758b1,Zoomg,محمد صادق تواضعی,90,Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy storytelling and characterisation are such that even users who are not interested in superhero games will be entertained.,2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 6182f3c68412069004c4a41f,LevelUp,Pedro Pérez Cesari,85,"Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a game with a lot of quality, but it is far from perfect. However, it is a product by a team that fulfilled their mission of providing a sincere and heartfelt game. It is well worth giving it a chance.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 6182d4e38412069004c4a3e6,Slant Magazine,Justin Clark,80,"That, though, isn’t to denigrate the power of a good blaster. The addition of a Sekiro-like stagger meter makes some enemies more bullet spongy than normal, but otherwise there’s something very old-school about the gunplay here. Success means constant movement, matching elemental weaknesses, and carefully employing the other Guardians as support characters. The battlefields are chaotic, but once there’s enough special moves at play to combine, the game is blissfully freeing in a way that not many shooters are these days.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 6182c4658412069004c4a399,Nerdburglars,Dan Hastings,85,Guardians of the Galaxy delivers exactly what you want from a video game in so many areas. The characters' appearance and demeanour feel like they have been crafted so carefully to ensure you get an authentic experience that lives up to the colossal scale of the movies while remaining true to the source content and all while delivering a game that is a blast to play.,2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 61829d9d8412069004c4a341,Telegraph,Tom Hoggins,80,"This take on Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy puts a premium on character and storytelling, with surprisingly impressive results",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 6182436a8412069004c4a2d3,NoesPaisparaFrikis,David Valero,88,"Guardians of the Galaxy knows how to pick up the baton from games like Marvel Spider-man or Batman Arkham and take advantage of all the lore of the comics. And in that the Cosmic Marvel is unparalleled. Richard Ryder, Yondu, Darkhawk, Mantis, Cosmo, Thanos or The Collector are just some of the names that will appear as simple references or as essential NPCs in the plot and the truth is that they greatly enrich the experience of the staunch fan of these characters. Eidos Montreal has emerged victorious from a challenge that had a lot against it beforehand, thanks to a practical design and no external complications. Square-Enix should take note of the way forward for future projects.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 618c3f78780a370daf6af27d,Twisted Voxel,Muhammad Ali Bari,80,"Despite feeling repetitive at times, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a fun-filled action game with a likable cast of familiar characters that’ll be hard for MCU fans to turn down.",2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 61841e17c7bba1a467d21132,KeenGamer,Mark O'Callaghan,80,"Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is the redemption that Square Enix needs. This game is a fantastic single player journey that britantly shows off the Guardians in action. If you were burned by Marvel’s Avengers, this game might heal those old wounds.",2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,a2fc9e21ab4e416680c2b9597b7f6eaf 615bddf3b58fa90f324a3096,Gaming Nexus,Henry Yu,90,"NEO: The World Ends with You is an absolute blast to play, allowing me to relive a part of my childhood, with its head-bopping soundtrack, flashy and vibrant combat, and an excellent narrative that ties in with remnants of the first game.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 615b5ac9b58fa90f324a24a7,GamingTrend,,70,"NEO: The World Ends With You lacks everything you would expect from a PC port, such as mouse support or useful graphics options. While the game itself is incredible, unless you desperately need the maximum resolution and framerate you're better off sticking with the console versions.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 615b335e4f291c087de49d31,GotGame,David Poole,75,"While it’s tough to find a way to make a sequel to such an unusual title, NEO: The World Ends With You manages to do exactly that. Despite the significant changes to the gameplay, the foundation is still there. The style, the music, and even the overall bizarre elements of the game just makes it work. If the game had a more accessible control scheme and was less tedious, it would be much easier to recommend. If you’re a fan of the original, it’s definitely worth playing. For newcomers, it’s an acquired taste that will be much easier to gauge if you play the demo.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 615d6e21290395221a1dfc3a,pressakey.com,Tim Bissinger,80,"NEO: The World Ends With You is both a sequel and a ""reset"", a worthy comeback of one of the most offbeat JRPGs and a game that keeps you hooked to the screen for a long time with its eccentric style, rhythmic battles, motivating ""gotta catch 'em all"" flair and great soundtrack - even if it can't shake off some long known problems.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 61745878ee8b9ff58591031e,SpaceNerd.it,Alberto Mantione,78,"Neo: The World Ends With You doesn't take risks and, consequently, it doesn’t renew the prequel’s formula. The game has a slow start, but gets better over time and the charisma of its characters will make you play until the end.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 614c88856d338e3138244fd6,SECTOR.sk,Michal Korec,80,Very good JRPG for adepts of Japan culture with amusing combat system and interesting world.,2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 61477173c73e2f01e326c7e9,Niche Gamer,Fingal Belmont,90,Coming back to the reaper’s game with this scope and grand vision has proven to be a risk for Square Enix that sadly has not paid off. Sales may not have met expectations for the venerable publisher and this would mean that Neo: The World Ends with You could be the last reaper’s game ever. It is a shame because this bold title has proven to be one of the best action RPGs that Square Enix has ever made and is highly recommended.,2021-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 613b38bc64f4324fcd14d23c,Enternity.gr,Christos Chatzisavvas,80,"For a 50 hour adventure, it definitely rolled fast and will be slow to leave our mind.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 61378d67ea2645107126df02,RPGamer,Alex Fuller,80,"The opportunity to return to Square Enix’s take on Shibuya has been far too long coming, but now that it’s here, it’s immensely pleasing to say that NEO: The Worlds Ends with You does everything I was hoping. Despite some repetitive combat, the rest of the experience more than makes up for it, with the narrative, audio, and visuals combining excellently to make the game enthralling for the length of its forty-plus-hour runtime.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 627a458d008489e208d8f00a,The Beta Network,Anthony Culinas,60,"Even though NEO The World Ends With You is a 50+ hour JRPG, a good 20-30% of the experience should’ve been trimmed out. Looking beyond that there’s a surprisingly deep combat system (mainly for bosses), wonderful characters and awesome music/art that newcomers and TWEWY veterans will no doubt enjoy.",2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 6130de01f54ba7bc05812b1b,GameByte,James Sumner,90,"This is one of the most stylish and heartfelt games I’ve had the pleasure of playing in years. It gave me everything I was looking for, and so much more I didn’t even know I wanted.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 612d2cda3434607317d73be2,PlayStation LifeStyle,Alanna Lataillade,65,"Overall, NEO: The World Ends With You is a wonderful homage for fans of the series, in many ways it seems like a remake of The World Ends With You on a bigger screen and a fresh set of faces. However, if you were not a fan of the original game, NEO may come across as lacking in plot and game mechanics; perhaps it is worth a rewind to really appreciate the lore of this franchise.",2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 612a563d300b9f40f6a20ee8,Battle4play.com,Sergio Blasco,95,The World Ends With You sequel we all expected,2021-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 6124f13f8d9b67f5a31a9bb2,SomHráč.sk,Karel Šír,85,"If you've played and liked the first title in the series, no doubt you've already bought and enjoyed NEO: The World Ends with You greatly. If you're not familiar with the series, you should consider coming back to the first game before delving into the second so its impact is not lost on you.",2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 6122ba006ffaa0ca0ef6ce72,BaziCenter,Mohammad Zamani,85,"Neo: The World Ends with You may not be as innovative as the first game, but it's one of the best sequels we could have hoped for. The game remains true to its roots while tells a whole new, exiting tale that satisfies not only the fans of the series but JRPG fans in general.",2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 61165e5e0beff2837224712c,Merlin'in Kazanı,Samet Basri Taşlı,82,Neo: The World Ends With You is a successful sequel that will make both fans and new players happy after 14 years of waiting.,2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 61ef68b69e5c48c548d7163f,JumpCut PLAY,Oisin Kuhnke,90,"We fight together against those who consider life to just be a game, we look after each other when we need it most. Long as it may be, I don’t regret any second I spent in Shibuya. The world is a big place, but NEO knows it doesn’t end with just you.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 611602fe0beff283722470c6,DASHGAMER.com,Dan Rizzo,90,"a love letter of some sorts but its unique attributes – from its translation to 3D, a new cast of quirky characters, absolutely gorgeous overlay and incredible sound design – makes this entry a must play in its own right. Sure, without “The World End with You” attached to its title, it may have been somewhat questionable, but NEO’s clear delivery in Story, Gameplay, Presentation and Sound, which is what we base our reviews on, makes this an extraordinary feat for both h.a.n.d. and Square Enix. Definitely in our favourites for Game of the Year.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 6113cb615eafd95fa9911c5a,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,80,"Though there may be a whopping fourteen year gap between the first and second game, NEO: The World Ends With You makes easy work of slipping into the role of seemingly-direct follow-up to the events prior.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 6160e6f310b39c41d6ea2d97,Hey Poor Player,Andrew Thornton,80,"NEO: The World Ends With You does a lot right. It provides incredible style and a solid combat system. The story is entertaining, and the characters almost feel like old friends after how much we’ve been through together. Its many systems may seem daunting at first, but they provide a lot for you to chip away at. While I wish it did a better job of respecting the player’s time and that certain elements offered a bit more variety, any fan of the original will want to beat a quick trip to Shibuya. New players will still find a lot to like, but may be better served checking out the original first, or at least watching the anime adaptation released earlier this year.",2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 6149e9485807301248919942,Nintendo Wire,Ricky Berg,90,"NEO: The World Ends with You manages to hit its streets running by maintaining everything interesting, unique, and enjoyable about the first game. The changes in hardware and playable characters have tweaked things slightly, but it feels like positive growth that improves the series or at least puts a fresh, wicked twist on it. Following up on a cult favorite game over a decade later is no easy feat, but Square Enix have done it as well as I could imagine.",2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 61123bbb81dfdd2baab61bdd,One More Game,Ricki Buzon,100,"NEO: The World Ends with You stands strong among a sea of releases, and is a worthwhile entry whether or not you’ve played the first game from 2007. The story of a game organized by Reapers is interesting enough, but the fun combat system and catchy soundtrack wrap it up in a fantastically presented package that is nothing but a treat to play.",2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 611076d981dfdd2baab61768,GamingTrend,David Flynn,100,"NEO: The World Ends With You captures everything that made the original special and surpasses it in every way. With a great story and incredibly addicting combat, players joining the Reaper's Game will be hooked from start to finish and beyond.",2021-08-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 610f99d33784230dee3b8ff8,TrueGaming,,80,After all those years hype built up for TWEWY sequel to a level that would be impossible for any game to satisfy. We dialed down our expectations and ended up with a wonderful action rpg that felt like visiting an old friend again. Neo The World Ends With You managed remains unique.,2021-08-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 62320cba67855975e586e61d,Tom's Guide,Marshall Honorof,70,"Neo: The World Ends with You is filled to the brim with style and charm, but actually playing the game can get tedious sometimes.",2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 611a5ed3d43f314421a911d2,Checkpoint Gaming,Nat Patterson,90,"Overall, NEO: The World Ends with You is a fantastic followup to 2007’s The World Ends with You, and both expands the universe and introduces different gameplay styles to keep even the most veteren of JRPG fans engaged. The exceptional visual style and musical flair work together to create a vibrant and stylish game that I just couldn’t get enough of. The narrative is satisfying and fits firmly in the hyper-stylised world of JRPGs, and will delight fans of Kingdom Hearts, Ni No Kuni, and Persona. Despite some minor critiques, NEO: The World Ends with You is a surprise hit, and has the potential to pave the way for another successful Square Enix franchise.",2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 61105e0f7d2c2123d8ea3f26,Nintendo Enthusiast,John Friscia,85,"The soundtrack is monotonous, the menus are a slog, and it often becomes too easy to button-mash to victory. But otherwise, NEO: The World Ends with You is a really cleverly designed game that packs a terrific amount of content into a small game world, and that even stays true continuing into the postgame. An engaging narrative that successfully expands upon the world of the original brings the entire experience together, and the final result is another inimitably unique action RPG from Square Enix.",2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 610d4ebf2956a704054de34d,NookGaming,Andrew Camac,100,NEO: The World Ends With You is the sequel that no one saw coming. It does everything a sequel should do in offering an additional experience while following the themes and tones of what came before it. It's a visual buffet with gameplay in buckets to back it up and has a tale to tell that you'll never see coming. So what are you waiting for? It's time to play the game!,2021-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 610d25032956a704054de327,COGconnected,Nicola Kapron,86,"All in all, NEO: The World Ends with You manages to escape the pitfall of being a period piece by taking the Heathers approach to youth culture and focusing more on capturing the feeling of youth than trying to accurately portray the ever-shifting trends. It has a fun cast, an interesting story, and a much more straightforward battle system with room to spend ages gathering collectibles and getting your pin load-out just right. Unfortunately, its cast is generally more well-adjusted than the original game’s traumatized teenagers, meaning that this game doesn’t hit quite as hard as the original The World Ends with You.",2021-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 61efa3c19e5c48c548d71a82,ElderPlayers ,Mohammed Ahmed Alsharif,85,"Neo: The World Ends with You presented a fun and beautiful fighting system and a fascinating three-dimensional world that was a very beautiful addition to the game, unlike the first part, its biggest drawback was its many dialogues that may lose you focus and repeating tasks, but this did not prevent me from enjoying With it, it gave me a very nice experience as a JRPG fan, it was a rather nice experience",2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 610c2c76957b7bfbeb2137e7,Gamers Heroes,Johnny Hurricane,80,"NEO: The World Ends With You is a unique and colorful action RPG that packs a fun combat system. While it's certainly not for everyone, those drawn to its stylish vibe will absolutely love it.",2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 610c2bb5957b7bfbeb2137e5,PPE.pl,Patryk Dzięglewicz,85,"An excellent continuation of the cult game from a dozen years ago. An example of an almost perfect sequel that not only replicats what's good from its predecessor, but creatively develops its own ideas. As someone wants to play on PS4 jRPG-a other than known so far it has no better choice.",2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 610a83eebbe373ec7b0972ed,Use a Potion,,90,"NEO: The World Ends With You feels as slick and stylish as the original, with the enjoyable combat and fantastic narrative pulling everything together. There’s plenty to love about the world, its characters, and the challenging situation they find themselves in, whilst the many twists of the story will keep players enthralled until the end. Add to that the intuitive pin system, the variety of tasks to complete, and the gorgeous visuals, and it’s clear that NEO: The World Ends With You is a very impressive RPG. It took fourteen-years for a sequel to The World Ends With You to release, but you know what? The wait was worth it. Hopefully we won’t have to wait quite as long to play the Reaper’s Game again next time around…",2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 6109252d3c8c4bdee85487a3,Kakuchopurei,Jonathan Leo,70,"If you’re looking for a good JRPG to sink your free time and hours into, Neo The World Ends With You is definitely a good choice. There’s nothing completely groundbreaking or innovative about the game, but the stylish visuals, music and gameplay will leave you dropping a beat.",2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 6111a56181dfdd2baab61a12,Final Weapon,Soul Kiwami,90,"Square Enix elevates the Reapers' Game even further with NEO: The World Ends With You! A stellar combat system, engaging story, relatable characters and rich content offering make this the perfect sequel to the cult classic The World Ends With You. This is a must-buy and play for fans of the original game and JRPG fans alike.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 61082cbad331d5c7af43eb71,IGN Middle East,Zaher Albalbisi,62,"This was an experience that’s clearly cant capture the attention of a wide audience but only those with a preferred taste for something unique but not always in a good way and ofcourse those who played the first game and eager for more story content, there’s however some fun to be had for the everyday gamer with its fun puzzles and multiable characters control with many fighting styles and skills but the majority of the game is slow-paced and got an uninteresting world design that fails to capture the wanted art style which adds to the fact that not everyone will love its grindy missions and repetitive ideas.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 6105bc06225de4b94d293c4a,3DNews,Иван Бышонкoв,80,"NEO: TWEWY is not a bad game at all. However, with its slow-paced story and uninteresting new characters (Shoka is exclusion here) the sequel could not reach the heights of the original TWEWY, which was a masterpiece.",2021-08-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 6106e2f9e93aa7c715db2f82,KeenGamer,Josh Jackson,65,"After 14 long years, The World Ends with You gets its long awaited sequel. Finding a balance between adapting the gameplay to a single screen while carving its own niche was a tall task. Nevertheless, NEO mostly succeeds by creating a satisfying follow-up for its patient fans despite getting in its own way often with some puzzling design choices.",2021-07-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 6106246c225de4b94d293c71,GamingBolt,,80,"Fans and newcomers alike are going to be enthralled by NEO: The World Ends with You, that rare belated follow up to a beloved cult classic that manages to live up to, and even exceed, the original.",2021-07-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 6133ba8bdf187bda92a7f225,Daily Mirror,Eugene Sowah,80,"NEO: The World Ends With You is a great sequel that builds on the successful foundations of its predecessor. Fans of the original will relish this title, as it’s really worth the wait and helps to finally answer many questions left over for the last game. There is a great mix of combat and puzzles that will keep players on their toes. Saying that the overworld is very limited with next to no chances to explore Shibuya in its entirety.",2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,e80dfd8e2cb64960991d0849f9a836e0 61b5386283e54798d121f802,COGconnected,Jaz Sagoo,83,"UnMetal is an incredible tribute to one of the greatest franchises in the medium. While the game pokes fun at the title and highlights flaws and silly elements, it’s clear that it is done with love and admiration for the series. Similar to how Mel Brooks lovingly rips Hitchcock apart in High Anxiety, UnEpic Fran does the same with Kojima. The varied gameplay and creative storytelling will keep you in hysterics throughout. Although some may find the retro gameplay a little grating, fans of Metal Gear and the stealth genre need to experience this side-splitting tactical espionage adventure.",2021-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 61b3a75983e54798d121f3b0,Screen Rant,Ryan Keenum,90,"It’s a hard task to create something that pays homage to a beloved work, as no matter what happens it will always be compared to that original piece, often unfavorably. Against these odds, UnMetal manages to straddle the line of being both a parody and an exceptional example of a top-down stealth game more than able to stand up to such scrutiny. While the game’s inspirations are obvious, it’s the fact that it also stands out on its own merits which makes it special and worth playing for anyone longing for a retro experience or clever, enjoyable writing.",2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 618a7b6adf714ee8b37957d3,Merlin'in Kazanı,Ersin Kılıç,82,"UnMetal has a clever plot that will make you laugh out loud, which you should definitely play if you are a fan of the Metal Gear Solid series.",2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 616e4fbbf64fd3ad487a6db9,Everyeye.it,Raffaello Rusconi,80,"UnMetal is one of those games that you start without a real reason and end at all costs. It is not a masterpiece be clear, but a very good game to have some healthy laughter in front of dialogues that are a mix of absurdity and pure idiocy. UnMetal is a tribute from beginning to end to the Metal Gear series: more than the typical action hero, Jesse Fox looks like the somewhat crazy clone of Snake. For those looking for something fun to play and for all lovers of retrogaming, UnMetal is a breath of fresh air in a videogame landscape that takes itself a little too seriously.",2021-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 616890cac77a5173597e63b3,CFG Games,,60,"Add another star to the rating if you like being trolled. UnMetal relies on its writing to keep the player invested. If the jokes can't keep you on your seat, the gameplay won't either.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 616e4fa3f64fd3ad487a6db7,SomosXbox,Fiama Pineda,90,"UnMetal brings us back the stealth and action of the 80s in a successful way, with a funny, long story, full of humor and with a magnificent sound section. Without a doubt it is a game that I recommend to every lover of the genre.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 616523c1ae06db5cf78ec1ad,PSX Brasil,Luis Guilherme Machado Camargo,80,"UnMetal was a pleasant surprise with great gameplay and a very comical story. Its narrative brings changes to every scenario in the game, some that were interesting and others that were simply silly. It's a game that I recommend, especially for Metal Gear fans or for those who also like games with a good dose of humor.",2021-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 6164ded4ae06db5cf78ec176,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,77,"UnMetal is a hilarious spoof of the Metal Gear series that manages to forge its own identity through clever inventory-based puzzles. With that in mind, it's hard not to get frustrated whenever you bite the dust due to some unexpected shenanigans.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 616064139e65de2d02a17edf,Spaziogames,,85,"If you love Metal Gear saga and don't own UnMetal, then you're missing one of the greatest tribute experiences that genre has to offer.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 615f1e299e65de2d02a17958,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,85,"UnMetal is a parody of the first two Metal Gear from MSX. A humorous game that not only references Konami's work, but also many other elements of pop culture. The positive is that in addition to a parody, UnMetal is very well done and also works great as a stealth game, so the experience becomes much more recommended.",2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 61a7b099707b251eac01e5ca,GuiltyBit,David Pérez,85,"Once again, Fran Téllez offers us a video game that despite being a clear tribute to the beginnings of the Metal Gear saga, knows how to maintain its own personality by inserting multiple winks and references to other television and cinematographic works and obviously from the world of videogame. If you give it a chance, you will enjoy yourself as dwarves.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 61576a9b9f4312e92e3277ac,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,70,"UnMetal is a tricky one, really. It doesn't play brilliantly and we didn't really find it funny at all, but it is consistently presenting new and entertaining ideas to complement the core simplistic stealth gameplay, with plentiful genre changes and a metric ton of references, callbacks and metahumour that will definitely appeal to plenty of people. We're old and jaded, though, and we've seen a lot of self-deprecating humour in video games - this stuff goes right back to the likes of the ZX Spectrum, for goodness' sake. Still, we recognise the very clear surplus of enjoyable content that's been crammed into UnMetal and its appeal should not be disregarded simply because we found it a little familiar. It never lets up with the gags, subversions and new sights to see all the way through its surprisingly robust length, and it doesn't forget to make the actual stealth enjoyable to boot. Definitely an impressive effort that assuredly deserves to find an audience.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 624ea67b008489e208d7b021,Capsule Computers,Admir Brkic,85,The indie surprise of the year. Top-notch voice acting and remarkably well-presented story.,2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 615a41f02a25e7f9d433e36f,NaviGames,Franciso Jose Moreno,95,"The best homage of all times, a perfect mix of humor and good design, which makes parody an art form.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 61570cc49f4312e92e327720,GameBlast,Alexandre Galvão,85,"UnMetal is, by far, one of the best games I had the pleasure of trying out in 2021: it's plenty of fun, it offers just the right challenge, and it has the best script that will ever be shown in a movie or TV series. A medal of honor for this true war hero.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 61544f6b248a1dcf6227db65,Unboxed,,75,"Unmetal walks a fine line between 80's action movie stupidity and a narration of the absurdity of game design and mechanics including where your inventory items go after you've used them. I honestly believe that Unmetal isn’t just a Metal Gear parody Kojima would be proud of, I wouldn’t be surprised if he worked on this himself.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 61541fb2bf6fa9a4453b7b6b,FingerGuns,Andy Manson,90,"With solid gameplay, excellent style and some of the funniest writing I’ve ever encountered in a game, this pastiche to a classic is one of the most pleasant surprises I’ve experienced this year. It would be impressive enough as is, but when you then consider that this is largely the work of just one person, it becomes an almost unbelievable achievement. If you want an old-school adventure with some new-school panache, you’re not going to get much better in 2021 than UnMetal.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 6165b02d80594f6395b33b5c,Thumb Culture,,100,UnMetal is a top tier game from a low tier developer. This is some fantastic work from @Unepic_Fran and I can not wait to play the next game from him. UnMetal earns the highly coveted Thumb Culture Platinum Award from me. Fantastic work dude!,2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 6160ac2a3ad0c44038726313,Hey Poor Player,Francis DiPersio,80,"Minor issues aside, UnMetal is an absolute winner. With gut-busting writing and a great mix of retro-inspired stealth action enhanced with modern mechanics, it’s a game that warrants a spot in any classic Metal Gear fan’s collection. Here’s hoping this isn’t the last time we get to take control of Jesse Fox. He may not be the action hero we deserve, but he’s the one we need right now.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 6151de3c67d9ff8f6b3fac46,TechRaptor,William Worrall,80,"The frustrating moments happen often enough to hamper the gameplay in many ways, but despite this, UnMetal is still a really solid stealth game with some genuinely funny moments throughout.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 6151d26767d9ff8f6b3faa0e,The Games Machine,Claudio Magistrelli,80,"While being a good clone of the original MGS, UnMetal does something few other MGS-like games did in the past: it not only emulates the stealth mechanics, but it replicates Kojima's metareferential design, and it does so in a way that feels both fresh and funny. UnMetal plays with 80's stereotypes and the player's mind at the same time.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 6151ce9567d9ff8f6b3faa05,The Thirsty Mage,Christopher Reed,80,"UnMetal is an entertaining adventure. While the brash, joke-a-minute pace and low-brow adult humor might not be to everyone's taste, the stealth gameplay and variety of challenges are enough to recommend at least taking a look or trying a demo.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,69dc0c89c81a4923ad0e2688d51689d6 61a6441faa8769f9eced87d3,GamesCreed,Junior Onunkwo,96,A Plague Tale: Innocence delivers so many wonderful attributes to make this a near-perfect game.,2021-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 6125313e8d9b67f5a31a9c16,Pure Nintendo,Kirstie Summers,90,"A Plague Tale: Innocence – Cloud Version is an incredibly well-written, well-designed immersive game that blends stealth, survival and puzzles in a rich historical setting with an intense story of family, war and magic.",2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 614e2fd76d338e3138245209,Rapid Reviews UK,Toby Mortaro,90,"A Plague Tale: Innocence sees you playing as Amicia running through the plagued streets of France with your brother Hugo. Set in the 1300’s, you’re running from soldiers of the inquisition and the terrifying hordes of rats that are ravaging the streets. There are a few different themes that run throughout: at the forefront of the story you’re surrounded by death and decay which is something you will quickly get used to seeing.",2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 61157499226e1e6e65313d0a,NintendoWorldReport,Alex Orona,70,"It kept me from enjoying the game that much sooner. Chalk it up to impatience but if you have another way to try this game, you should. It's worth the time; I'm just not sure if it's worth the Switch edition.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 6103d1bd4d9073a176b31a42,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,75,"The 9th-gen upgrade treatment doesn't remove any of its tougher fleas, but A Plague Tale: Innocence remains one harrowing ride.",2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 60f72c25b9cbeafd13a23a3d,GamingTrend,Kristian Longden,90,"Overall, the upgrade for A Plague Tale: Innocence is a hugely successful one. I’m so glad I waited to experience the game on more powerful hardware. While I’m not sure it does enough to warrant a second playthrough, anybody who has not yet played the game is missing out on a treat, and the PS5 version is the definitive way to play.",2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 60ee0389eacb46b5712aae18,COGconnected,Zane Wong,90,"What more can we say about this upgraded version of A Plague Tale? It was a great experience when it came out in 2019, and it still is two years later. It is not made better in any major way, but it cannot be improved without fundamentally changing the game, which I am thankful it did not. If you have not played this game, you are doing yourself a disservice.",2021-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 6161102510b39c41d6ea2f2c,Hey Poor Player,Andrew Thornton,70,"With improved graphics and fantastic use of the DualSense, the PS5 is the best place to play A Plague Tale. This is a unique, interesting story which is well worth your time. I just with that playing it was more interesting. Long sections of the game are only saved by strong atmosphere and your connection to these characters. Linear gameplay and controls that don’t hold up well in intense moments lead to frequent frustration and a game which feels like it goes on longer than it needs to. If you know what you’re getting into, however, there’s still enough good in A Plague Tale: Innocence to be worth your time.",2021-07-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 60e729e95b88e0050c582679,Push Square,Liam Croft,80,"Gameplay is unchanged, retaining the linear nature that guides you through a crafted campaign full of surprises and standout sequences. The English army of 1348 and rodent infantry burrowing underground create environmental puzzles with inventive solutions while combat is almost always a life or death situation. Miss your shot and doom is likely right around the corner. But so too is one of the most underrated experiences of the past few years. A Plague Tale: Innocence has always been a great game. PS5 makes it that little bit better.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8193765d67787a50a9,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,90,"With its well designed stealth mechanics, unique setting, captivating story and stifling, often terrifying atmospherics, in A Plague Tale: Innocence, Asobo Studio might well have crafted the best and most pure horror title of the year.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5e7f6b6cbdf729557ef46412,Gamer's Palace,Manuel Eichhorn,91,"Many other games can learn a lot from A Plague Tale: Innocence. It features a superb story with realistic characters and nice coming-of-age parts as well as a world with a superb atmosphere. While there are some mechanic hiccups here and there, gameplay is a well-done mix of the elements and remains fresh. There's also a top-notch visual and technical quality that I would like to see in more games.",2020-03-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5e9b3f3abdf729557ef48c04,RPG Italia,Marcello Brancaccio,95,"A stimulating linear adventure, offering a welcome change of page from the usual open-world games.",2020-01-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8693765d67787a51e1,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,86,"Aside from the basic gameplay and a few rough edges, A Plague Tale: Innocence tells an incredibly gripping story about a couple of kids in the most grim circumstances imaginable. It nails the horrifying setting with standout visuals and a thick atmosphere that is worth experiencing at least once. If you're looking for the next great story to play through, A Plague Tale is definitely it.",2019-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5de7bdaead4f81777e1f43b9,TheReviewGeek,Greg Wheeler,90,"In an endless sea of looter shooters, multiplayer battle royales and microtransaction-riddled titles, Plague: Tale Innocence is a breath of fresh air. With a simple, 10 hour narrative and a well paced story, Plague Tale backs up its compelling plot line with some cleverly evolving gameplay, with each of its deliciously dark chapters an absolute delight to play through. Created by a passionate team of 40 or so people, Plague: Tale Innocence is a reminder of what this medium can produce with a bit of creativity and passion, leaving this reviewer saddened when the journey ended. Despite the visuals not quite matching traditional blockbuster game standards, the atmosphere and general aesthetic of the game more than makes up for this, making Plague Tale: Innocence one of the best games of the year.",2019-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5f29478cd88e035744c1dff8,Enternity.gr,Manos Vezos,80,The depiction of childhood innocence takes off thanks to the dialogues and the performance which also show the gradual deterioration of this innocence.,2019-07-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5f1f099fd88e035744c1bf36,RedTieGuy,Basil Frank,80,,2019-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8693765d67787a51d5,Pardis Game,Sadra Shariati,90,"A Plague Tale: Innocence is undoubtedly one of the best games of this year and perhaps one of the best story-focused titles. The game puts us well in the dark times of the middle ages and the pandemic of plague, and gives us the fate of a child and a teenager who are looking for survival. Despite the simplicity of riddles and gameplay, it is the fear of killing Amicia and Hugo and the narrative style of the game that makes it memorable ",2019-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8693765d67787a51de,PlayStation Galaxy,Carri Grant Raffy Abenoja,95,"A Plague Tale: Innocence is a linear game which balances stealth, escort mission, and puzzles perfectly. To top it all off, the story is phenomenal. Though the character animations may sometimes look stiff and robotic, the overall presentation makes up for these minor nitpicks.",2019-06-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8593765d67787a51b1,GameGrin,,85,"A Plague Tale: Innocence wasn't even on my radar and I'm ashamed because I would have missed out on this great game and now that I've told you, don't make the same mistake I almost made.",2019-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8693765d67787a51d2,Geeks Under Grace,Joe Morgan,90,"A Plague Tale: Innocence is a dark, mature game that tells a great story with top-tier characterization and well-realized gameplay mechanics.",2019-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5e6b790bbdf729557ef44600,Pixel Arts,Amirhossein Dehnavi,90,A Plague Tale: Innocence is undoubtedly one of the best games of this year and perhaps one of the best story-driven games.,2019-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8693765d67787a51d7,INDIANTVCZ,Tereza Krečová,90,"A Plague Tale: Innocence is not trying to be big, it does not try to pack its story into the parameters of a 100-hour game, but for that it managed to almost perfectly capture the meaning of the story adventure and add something to the top. A Plague Tale: Innocence could not leave us anything than a beautiful 9/10 with a story worth telling. It's a guaranteed adventure, which can surprise you with the fact that getting on one direct gameplay path is definitely not harmful when it is made with an emotion.",2019-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5fd157ed038871749d418603,SpaceNerd.it,Mattia Mariano,80,"A Plague Tale is a rare gem, with it’s great realization of the historical context of the 14th Century and a nearly perfect technical aspect the game almost nails it in every way. The only real flaw is the gameplay, which feels boring and trivial.",2019-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8593765d67787a51af,Fextralife,,76,"A Plague Tale Innocence does well to explore a plague ridden story and include entertaining game mechanics which makes it unique. Some improvements to certain visuals and mechanics could have made the experience a little smoother, but overall the environments are detailed. The story really shines through such a grim setting along with some memorable ratnado moments. A playthrough could take you 10 hours or more depending on your gameplay strategies and whether you choose to discover all collectibles.",2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8593765d67787a51d0,Impulsegamer,James Wright (Impulsegamer),98,"I thoroughly enjoyed A Plague Tale: Innocence from start to finish and cannot fault this title at all. While the gameplay is fluid that is accompanied by excellent graphics and audio, where A Plague Tale – Innocence shines is with its characters and the way it tells their story. So if you're upset at how Game of Thrones ended and need a story that is told correctly, A Plague Tale – Innocence does that flawlessly.",2019-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8593765d67787a51b8,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,80,"When it comes to story and aesthetic, A Plague Tale: Innocence pretty much nails it. Excellent graphics, great voice acting, a good soundtrack, and a story that's both interesting and immersive.",2019-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8693765d67787a51e3,Expansive,Ray Willmott,100,"No doubt about it, Asobo Studio have created a sure-fire contender for Game of the Year and I couldn’t be happier for them. This is a great game that deserves to be played. That is, unless you’ve got a phobia of rats, then it’s probably best to stay well away…",2019-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8593765d67787a51b0,Gamersky,,80,"A Plague Tale: Innocence features excellent narrative and atmosphere, but the gameplay is a little bit dull.",2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5e8f5fd2bdf729557ef47fd1,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,90,"A Plague Tale: Innocence is a curious proposal developed with great care in all its sections, starting with a brutal graphic section that leaves many games in diapers. Through a captivating story, we will use different mechanics to overcome the levels. Perhaps it weighs a little exploration and a not very polished enemy AI, but do not get to tarnish a great final result",2019-05-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8593765d67787a5196,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,80,"Despite the confinement in bog-standard AAA conventions and set-piece tropes on occasion, the same can not be said for the execution of its story and of its characters, which — barring the next six months — may go down as one of the best and most surprisingly unique examples you're likely to find this year.",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5e541c25bdf729557ef417a1,Nerfeados,David Infante,,"Asobo newest game is a story about survival, family and religion. A Plague Tale is a beautiful game in the visual department with an easy to follow story, but still harsh sometimes due to its setting. This is one of the greatest and unexpected surprises of the year.",2019-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8593765d67787a51a9,Bazimag,Hamidreza Ghaneei,80,"It's really difficult to find games similar to A Plague Tale: Innocence and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons these days. The type of games that focus on characters and the relationships that form between them through the course of the story. Because of its unique character design, its emotional narrative, and portrayal of a world that's filled with elegance and filth, A Plague Tale: Innocence is a special and ineffaceable game that has made its mark in the history of video games.",2019-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8593765d67787a51a7,PC Gamer,Malindy Hetfeld,72,"Visually beautiful and emotionally affecting thanks to strong characters, A Plague Tale suffers from missing gameplay variety and tonal inconsistencies.",2019-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 60f3c9893b5ef8e239537f55,Washington Post,Christopher Byrd,,A particular strength of the game is that it alternates between perilous action and periods of reflection where the characters process the changes they’ve observed in the world and in themselves.,2019-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5ddef2abad4f81777e1f3b96,But Why Tho?,Quinn Hiers,90,"Throughout A Plague Tale, Amicia has to face reality and do horrible things; she is constantly faced with the question of how much is she willing to lose to keep Hugo safe. Just how far will they go to survive? It’s a beautiful, poetic game filled with human monsters who are willing to commit unspeakable atrocities. But, at its core, it's about the bond formed between two siblings.",2019-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8393765d67787a513e,Skill Up,Ralph Panebianco,,Quote not yet available.,2019-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8593765d67787a51a5,Merlin'in Kazanı,Ahmet Özçilingir,80,"A perfect journey story. Deep characters, great graphics, impressive musics... A Plague Tale: Innocence one of the surprises of this year",2019-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8593765d67787a51a2,EGM,Mollie L Patterson,85,"A lot of people are probably going to sleep on, or not even know about, A Plague Tale: Innocence—and that's a shame. It's a gripping, touching, emotional, yet at times horrifying experience, one that feels quite unlike almost any other game out there.",2019-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8593765d67787a519b,Unboxholics,Λεωνίδας Στραβάκος,80,Despite some minor gameplay flaws and the kind-of one-dimensional,2019-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 5d867f8593765d67787a5195,Metro GameCentral,,80,An impressively unique stealth adventure which mixes a gothic horror atmosphere with a touching tale of two siblings surviving against the odds.,2019-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,89e949b9176d4f04a5b2e6ca28655b21 60504737529d50e69fa10b14,PCGamesN,Steve Hogarty,90,"Wolfenstein is a masterpiece of its genre. It does good shooting men. But it’s more than that, it’s an effortlessly melancholy adventure that doesn’t drown in its own bombast. It’s like finding out that a superstar footballer is a poet, or finding your dog pressing flowers. It’s a game with hidden depths that you’re invited to explore, but ones that never overshadow the thing it’s best at.",2019-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866efc93765d677873e0af,Wccftech,Jeff Williams,92,A fantastic yet violent romp through an alternate history as narrated by BJ Blazkowicz. It shows us what a linear FPS can be like if made properly. It still amazes and wows with it's fantastic gameplay and marvelous story.,2015-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866f0093765d677873e302,DrJoeystein,Joey Thurmond,88,"I had to adjust to the quicker than usual speed of the character and didn't expect much from the story for the first two hours, but it grew on me in so many ways I don't usually expect from a FPS. I empathized and cared for the cast of characters, fell in love with the mix of modern and archaic FPS mechanics and features, was taken aback in a fitting way with how the Nazis are portrayed in all their evil and schemes through an unadulterated lens, and so forth.",2015-01-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866efe93765d677873e220,Gamers FTW,Nick Ginser,,The amount of times you are able to sneak up behind an enemy seems just about right.,2014-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866eff93765d677873e2a6,Telegraph,Tom Hoggins,80,"MachineGames haven't exactly reinvented the FPS or even Wolfenstein here, but they have put together a consistently enjoyable, well-crafted action game and given you the motivation to blast your way through its stringier bits. If this is the New Order for Wolfenstein, then this is a promising start.",2014-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 60504783529d50e69fa10b19,Gaming Nexus,John Yan,85,"Wolfenstein: The New Order surprised me. I didn't expect to like it much, but I found the action fun and the visuals impressive. Performance issues still arise on the PC. Some of those issues, which stem from the id Tech 5 engine, should've been taken care of by now since they were present when Rage first came out in 2011. Overall, a solid action shooter by MachineGames.",2014-07-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866eff93765d677873e277,The Game Fanatics,Jake Valentine,89,Wolfenstein: The New Order is enjoyable experience that I wish lasted a bit longer.,2014-06-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866eff93765d677873e2a4,Kill Screen,Chris Breault,81,"Turning into a machine is both the game's nightmare and its surreptitious fantasy. Isn't every FPS player a brain transplanted into a living weapon? Stuck in stiff undying bodies, gun-arms akimbo, we savor a stretched and distorted and rewound moment of carnage that is never allowed to end. Narrative justifications are appreciated rather than felt. What Blazkowicz really stands for is that mechanical satisfaction that keeps returning for its own sake. In the next Wolfenstein, he might not be human at all. As the philosopher said: he who fights Mecha-Hitlers must take care not to become one.",2014-06-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866f0193765d677873e328,Softpedia,Andrei Dobra,90,"Wolfenstein: The New Order is a great reimagining of the series, delivering a fun experience to shooter fans, while bringing a good story and some solid mechanics that feel fresh but still know the roots of the franchise. The stealth could have used a bit of improvement, but Wolfenstein is still a shooter at its heart and works very well in a delightful old-school way.",2014-06-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866f0093765d677873e2c5,GameGrin,Gary Durston,90,"As the good outweighs the bad, this is certainly worth a punt. Great story, enjoyable gameplay and the key element of fun are littered throughout the game, and are marred only slightly by a few niggling technical issues and rough-edged gameplay in places. A hugely enjoyable ride, just as single-handedly blasting through waves of über-Nazis should be.",2014-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866efc93765d677873e0b9,Cubed3,Az Elias,80,"There are some irritations relating to bosses, odd glitches and questionable AI at times, but this is a quality start for MachineGames, who should definitely be given a chance to work on a sequel built specifically for the newest set of home consoles.",2014-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866efb93765d677873df8f,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,80,"If you're looking for great gunplay, an amazing visualised alternative Nazi ruled 1960s with a surprisingly good and appealing plot, and of course, want to shoot Nazis in the way of the old school, then Wolfenstein: The New Order is just what the doctor ordered.",2014-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866eff93765d677873e24f,High-Def Digest,Mike Flacy,80,"In the end, I ended up having a blast revisiting the franchise that originally got me interested in the first person shooter genre of games. While the gameplay has a few bumps, 'Wolfenstein: The New Order' is a fresh spin on the game, especially the focus on the Nazi's technological advancement rather than obscure references to the occult. It's significantly better than Activision's attempt to revitalize the series during 2009. If you are a fan of the original games or simply are looking for a solid shooter to jump into, you certainly can't go wrong with 'Wolfenstein: The New Order.'",2014-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866eff93765d677873e25f,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alec Meer,0,"Adam: Wolfenstein – BETTER THAN IT HAD ANY RIGHT TO BE Alec: Quite right too.",2014-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866eff93765d677873e22e,Geeks Under Grace,Joe Morgan,90,"Some of the content is too coarse for younger audiences, but shooter fans who invest the time in this long (12-15 hour) single-player game will surely enjoy the experience.",2014-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 623250f5274ec35e72dbf4ef,Tom's Guide,Michael Andronico,90,"Action-packed and full of heart, ""Wolfenstein: The New Order"" is the storied series' most memorable installment yet.",2014-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866eff93765d677873e26e,GamingBolt,Will Borger,80,Wolfenstein: The New Order is a great shooter that balances old school design sensibilities with modern storytelling and excellent production values to produce a Nazi blastin' good time.,2014-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866eff93765d677873e26b,CGMagazine,Khari Taylor,90,…killing scores upon scores of Nazis with a big smile on one's face continues to be Wolfenstein's raison d'être…,2014-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866efe93765d677873e225,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,89,Old school has infiltrated new school and this dawns a new era in the legendary Wolfenstein series with The New Order.,2014-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866efb93765d677873e010,Arcade Sushi,Jon Ledford,80,"As you would expect, Wolfenstein: The New Order is fun to play, but what you don't expect is the brilliant narrative that arises from its over-the-top story.",2014-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866f0093765d677873e2ee,MonsterVine,Diego Escala,80,Wolfenstein: The New Order is easily some of the most fun I've had with a shooter in recent memory and shows that you can easily mix old and modern shooter mechanics together into something that's a total blast to play.,2014-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866efe93765d677873e1a6,GameCrate,Nicholas Scibetta,75,"The New Order took me about 16 hours to beat on its normal difficulty setting, and I could see myself revisiting it in the future on a harder setting for a fun challenge -- but probably not for a while. It was a fun and bloody ride while it lasted, but it lacks anything special in terms of gameplay to make me want to dive right back in.",2014-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866efe93765d677873e191,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,80,"Ultimately, whether or not Wolfenstein works for you depends on your shooter preferences. If you're all about multiplayer, then this game is not for you. If you're like me and love a meaty campaign with a good story, however, The New Order delivers the goods. Add extras like the Wolfenstein 3D easter egg and the encouragement of a second playthrough and there's a lot to like here for lovers of pure shooters.",2014-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866efc93765d677873e0b7,ZTGD,Ken McKown,85,Wolfenstein: The New Order is fantastic and one of the best narrative-driven FPS games I have played since Bioshock.,2014-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866efb93765d677873df92,PlayStation Universe,Steven Williamson,80,"A triumphant return for the Wolfenstein series. Despite some lack-lustre boss battles, killing Nazis has never been so much fun.",2014-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866f0093765d677873e2fc,IBTimes UK,Edward Smith,90,"A clever, tightly constructed shooter which unfortunately struggles with franchise baggage. Someone should give MachineGames a real World War game to build.",2014-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866eff93765d677873e268,SelectButton,Marcus Jones,90,"Overall though, the game is solid. It has fun gameplay, an excellent story that maintains the Wolfenstein mystique, and at least some additional replay value. Fans of the series will certainly enjoy the game and I feel certain that newcomers will enjoy the change of pace from games like Call of Duty. While there is no multiplayer for the game, the single-player is more than enough to hold players' attention and keep them entertained.",2014-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866efe93765d677873e21d,TechnoBuffalo,Eric Frederiksen,85,"Machine Games mixed an old school shooter with interesting, well-written characters to make something that adds up to more than the sum of its parts.",2014-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866efe93765d677873e21b,Twinfinite,Ed McGlone,80,"Throughout the story B.J. is constantly reminded that he is born to kill Nazis. As long as that too is your mindset going into this game, you'll get everything you want and more out of Wolfenstein: The New Order. Just don't take the alternate history, the characters, the plot, or really anything too seriously. And that's OK because not everything has to be so serious to be fun. Grab hold of your dual-shotguns, blast off to the Nazi lunar base, and just have merry ol' time shooting those damn Nazis. That's an order, soldier!",2014-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866efb93765d677873e007,Pure Xbox,Dave Letcavage,70,"Wolfenstein: The New Order is a blast from the past that many will surely see as a breath of fresh air. While some archaic design choices and patience-testing difficulty spikes will attempt to compromise your enjoyment on occasion, the moments to follow generally smooth over any past transgressions.",2014-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866f0193765d677873e34c,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,80,"It may have a few inconsistencies that can otherwise hamper the fine action in front of you, but this is the Wolfenstein return that for the most part, manages to mix deliciously old-school violence with a new generation of visuals and storytelling.",2014-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866f0093765d677873e320,Game Debate,,90,"Wolfenstein: The New Order is an FPS tour de force that is absolutely essential to fans of the genre. What it lacks in multiplayer it more than delivers in singleplayer, offering up a lengthy, engaging and dramatic campaign that continues to best itself throughout its duration. Like a parting shot from yesteryear it's unashamedly old-school and offers practically nothing new, but when the whole package is this cohesive it can be difficult to complain.",2014-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866efe93765d677873e20e,The Digital Fix,,90,"Wolfenstein: The New Order is the latest in a long line of historically relevant shooters. It doesn't disappoint. Everything you would want from a Wolfenstein game is here, plus more. It's a good looking, incredibly fun old-school shooter. The gameplay is furious, fun and responsive, with the characters full and engaging and B.J. himself being an absolute blast as much as he ever has been. The story is one you'll want to see to the end and have reason to keep playing. Even when you know everything the game has to offer it's nice making the Nazis go boom once more. This is the best single-player shooter on the current generation of consoles, and is more fun than much of what has come out in the past few years all told. It might not be technically the best, but it's more enjoyable than anything since Modern Warfare, or perhaps even the first time we returned to Castle Wolfenstein.",2014-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866efe93765d677873e199,Dealspwn,Matt Gardner,70,"Wolfenstein: The New Order is big, dumb, fun no matter how much MachineGames might have tried to force it to be otherwise. The alternative history explored here is fascinating, if a little under-explored, but it's the boom and the blast that'll keep FPS fans coming back. A respectably lengthy game with modern looks but buckets of old-school spirit, The New Order is a silly, inconsistent, overblown treat. But give it a couple of weeks.",2014-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866efb93765d677873dffe,Digital Chumps,Steven McGehee,88,"A successful reboot of a classic that manages to meld game design from the old school FPS days with modern elements, giving players the best of both.",2014-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866efb93765d677873df95,GameWatcher,Chris Capel,85,"The game took me about 11 hours to plough through on Normal (""Bring 'Em On""), and with two higher difficulty modes and plenty of secrets to find that can unlock even tougher modes (like Iron Man) there's a lot of replay value - and with that early timeline-altering choice I'll definitely be playing it at least once more. If you've been depressed at the way the FPS genre has declined buy Wolfenstein: The New Order right now and put a Nazi-killing smile on that face.",2014-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866efc93765d677873e0b4,ActionTrip,Keri Honea,85,"Fans of Wolfenstein of old will appreciate how it has grown and matured, and newcomers will enjoy playing in this horrific alternate history. Not to mention, every day is a great day to shoot Nazis.",2014-05-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866efb93765d677873df97,Digitally Downloaded,Shaan Joshi,90,"Machine Games has taken an aged franchise and brought it into the current world of gaming, yet they've done so without compromising the core tenets that are at the heart of Wolfenstein's identity. As competent as it is a shooter, The New Order elevates itself from your standard run-and-gun action game by crafting a world that is actually worth caring about, and it's done so with a level of confidence that is worthy of commendation.",2014-05-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866f0093765d677873e2ac,NZGamer,Reagan Morris,85,"It's not going to be the best first person shooter you'll play, but it'll be one you remember once it's over.",2014-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 5d866eff93765d677873e298,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,80,"Limited graphical and audio faults aside, altogether, Wolfenstein; The New Order is a very good game — a true gem among shooters in a sickening sea of shooters. A story that captures interest and characters that hold it until the end, gameplay that falls somewhere between Killzone, Call of Duty, and Duke Nukem, and a complete focus on the single player experience create a roughly 10 hour campaign full of Nazi slaying goodness. And let's be honest, that's what we all really want to do in first-person shooters, right?",2014-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,52a32a3469dd4a2ca20bfff0c6a66486 61e9a45c9e5c48c548d6fc8c,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,75,"Game-story-sensory experience... Exo One offers us a journey of very simple but interesting control. A way of traveling through the universe in grandiloquent settings, but also clearly introspective. An adventure through the cosmos, through exoworlds alien to ours, and yet, with the necessary emotional connections in those scenarios and in the development of the story. An interesting and far-reaching science-fiction adventure through a simple sphere that runs, jumps, glides, and gets heavier.",2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 61d5c65c9e5c48c548d6a28e,TheSixthAxis,Thomas Hughes,80,"Exo One is an enjoyable other-world experience that challenges players with the mastery of an alien spacecraft. Tight controls and great physics more than make up for the odd repetitive spot, making Exo One an absolute must for anyone with an Xbox Game Pass subscription. Even without one, I’d still recommend picking it up.",2022-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 61e6f0929e5c48c548d6e014,Rapid Reviews UK,Stephen Brown,70,"As I was gliding and rolling across one of the many planets, I kept asking myself why? This is the predominant question you’ll have when playing through Exo One. This indie, space-adventure has you traversing multiple planets in an advanced spacecraft as you try to find the meaning behind an alien signal.",2021-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 61b73d4b83e54798d122012c,Guardian,Simon Parkin,80,"Soar across alien vistas powered only by kinetic energy in this interplanetary search for the mysterious, life-giving monolith",2021-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 61be185f9e5c48c548d66310,KeenGamer,Luis Cano,90,"Exo One is a notably well-crafted audiovisual journey that is quite enjoyable to simply play through. While the story is lackluster and can even sometimes get in the way of the real joy of actually playing the game, it still adds some degree of depth and direction. Still, the game could do with an option to skip the story all-together and a level selection option after beating it to go back to your favorite planets. Leaving the story aside, flying through the different planets alongside your alien craft is quite an experience on Exo One. Headphones recommended.",2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 61ae64ac8e6d436213f5cd16,Polygon,Jacob Geller,,"Exo One is not a mechanically deep game, nor a narratively enthralling one, but nevertheless, I see myself returning to it many times in the future. The game pulls off a fantasy I’ve heretofore only approached in my dreams: to leave all remnants of Earthliness behind and skim the surface of an alien world, the desert as smooth as polished glass.",2021-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 62034eb49e5c48c548d7c179,GamesHub,Nicholas Kennedy,80,"A beautiful game of movement, momentum, and emotional weight, Exo One is a deeply satisfying sci-fi experience.",2021-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 61a2b2c42da4c1df8fe30eca,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,80,"A short, sharply designed and immensely gratifying experience, Exo One is a trippy space ship journey worth taking. Sure, there’s a few rough edges but the deeply satisfying traversal combined with the chill vibe this game gives off make up for its shortcomings.",2021-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 619f832fda4ef6c80fee8e10,IGN Italy,Stefano Castelli,73,A short and interesting interstellar trip that lacks the spark to become truly memorable.,2021-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 619f094e1d7da1c446884116,Everyeye.it,Andrea Sorichetti,80,"Exo One is an anomalous video game. A project that came to light after five years of work that mixes within it an excellent management of physics and a satisfactory movement system, and it does so with an intensity that is sometimes unexpected. Exo One is an acid trip in the icy sidereal void, an exploration of the (un)known universe that pushes you to look inside and confront the immensity of the cosmos, while sliding on the surface of strange and distant alien planets. A very powerful experience, completed in less than three hours but capable of etching itself in focus in the eyes and mind.",2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 619d0297db37a4aea439441b,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"With the modest price and low time commitment it asks of you, Exo One is worth everything that you give it. I’d like to see the developer do more in this universe, but I have no idea what that would even look like. So maybe less is more. The solitude of playing the game is persistent, giving a sense of dread even when you have no attachment to the character or events in the game. All that you feel is the desire to go home, and to be safe and sound in a familiar place again. Exo One is cryptic, experimental, and all-around enchanting.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 619ce739a8153aaba4670331,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Graham Smith,,"A science fiction journey in which you roll and glide across epic planetary landscapes, but which quickly loses all momentum.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 619ba5ba4e020fa5cbd9b62b,Eurogamer,Vikki Blake,75,An otherworldly journey that runs out of things to do.,2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 6197f7fa0acdcc88f34755f8,XboxEra,,80,Exo One is not only a visually impressive achievement. It also uses haunting music and realistic environmental sounds to transport the player into its strange worlds. Handling of the craft is unusual but works very well once you get the hang of it. The story is not blatantly spelled out to the player but that adds to the mystery and allure of what you are trying to do and the ending ties everything up nicely.,2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 6197e4c90acdcc88f347553d,The Escapist,KC Nwosu,,,2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 61973eb762092f82c0287512,TheGamer,Sam Watanuki,90,"As confusing as this might sound, Exo One is every bit relaxing as it is intense. Its exploration of the mysterious and deep reaches of space combined with its perfectly arranged soundtrack creates a different kind of sci-fi experience that should definitely be checked out by fans of the genre. As far as I know, this is Exbleative’s first title, but it’s an absolute banger. I’ll be eager to see future projects from the studio, science fiction-based or otherwise.",2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 61972f2691f0007b9163b4b1,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,85,"Intriguing and startlingly original, Exo One offers a quiet, meditative experience that's both foreign and mysterious.",2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 6196a9cd91f0007b9163b3f0,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,70,"It's a mystery on whether you can deem it a positive or a negative that if you were to take away its meager narrative implications, Exo One would still be the exact same game.",2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 61954b6029f33769e296de5f,Explosion Network,Wil James,90,"All in all, Exo One is an intergalactic experience made excellent by its high-quality design on all fronts.",2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 6195228404ec616771e532f9,GameByte,Olly Smith,85,"Exo One is almost a perfect sci-fi puzzle game, let down by one poor level right in the middle. The movement, the beauty of its scenery, and the peculiarity of the narrative is something I really appreciate about video games as an art form.",2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,42cc3b0d2bd7413db19fc3d8dcee436a 62a49bca0bfe2deada17f4f4,Hynerd.it,,80,"A turn-based strategy that you won't be able to say no to if you are a lover of the genre, also perfect for its vast choice of scenarios on one of the most interesting historical contexts ever. The level of accuracy of the campaign and of the individual units is really high, managing to fully immerse the player. Perfect to play with and against other people, also thanks to the good longevity it offers.",2022-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,1a707a9a17f044509271a410e1fbbb5b 5e82404cbdf729557ef46acd,SomHráč.sk,Jozef Moravec,80,"Panzer Corps 2 is an enjoyable strategy game for a very small audience. However, this audience shouldn't be disappointed.",2020-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,1a707a9a17f044509271a410e1fbbb5b 5e788d77bdf729557ef4585f,Everyeye.it,Daniele D'Orefice,80,"Also for this reason the result is a solid title, with few smudges, which will surely make fans of digital strategy happy.",2020-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,1a707a9a17f044509271a410e1fbbb5b 5e786f8fbdf729557ef45744,Kotaku,Luke Plunkett,,"This sequel does enough to justify standing on its own merits, though, finding a cozy spot between its rival’s offerings. I’m normally always playing a game like this in my spare time, and I’m confident that this is the one I’ll be playing a lot more of through 2020.",2020-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,1a707a9a17f044509271a410e1fbbb5b 5e78df56bdf729557ef45984,Cultured Vultures,Maxim Klose-Ivanov,90,"With the release of Panzer Corps 2 and its updated graphics, improved UI, greater accessibility to newcomers and expanded player options, it’s a must-buy for any history and strategy game fan.",2020-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,1a707a9a17f044509271a410e1fbbb5b 5e70e4bfbdf729557ef44e62,IGN Italy,,80,"An evolution, not a revolution: fans of WWII settings will enjoy a deep, but accessible, strategy game.",2020-03-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,1a707a9a17f044509271a410e1fbbb5b 5e78e55cbdf729557ef45a21,GameWatcher,Matthew Ralphson,80,A fantastic tactical challenge in every box.,2020-03-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,1a707a9a17f044509271a410e1fbbb5b 5e70f67cbdf729557ef44ea1,PC Invasion,,80,"Panzer Corps 2 has some noticeable flaws with regards to in-game mechanics and performance woes. Likewise, it doesn't try to reinvent age-old systems. Though it can be a little tedious the further you are in the campaign, the game makes up for it with a ton of playable content.",2020-03-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,1a707a9a17f044509271a410e1fbbb5b 5e6f8112bdf729557ef449b5,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,85,"Panzer Corps 2 is a modern approach to the wargame genre, but it can easily become a new classic in the years to come.",2020-03-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,1a707a9a17f044509271a410e1fbbb5b 5e6f80ffbdf729557ef449b0,PC Gamer,Jonathan Bolding,75,"For better or worse, this is a classic hex wargame with updated graphics.",2020-03-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,1a707a9a17f044509271a410e1fbbb5b 61c3a2c99e5c48c548d67ad1,Niche Gamer,Fingal Belmont,70,"The gameplay’s novelty may not hold up upon scrutiny on subsequent playthroughs, but that first time playing The Eternal Cylinder is not something that anyone will forget easily. Anyone who enjoys survival gameplay but also wants a directed narrative experience will certainly find a lot to enjoy, but gamers who want to take their time and play at their own pace may become frustrated.",2021-12-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 61b6698c83e54798d121fc9e,GBAtemp,Prans Dunn,85,"Surreal yet well-crafted, The Eternal Cylinder is easily one of the most unique games of the year.",2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 618586c349c8e5ae95dacb84,Game Freaks 365,Drew Meadows,80,The Eternal Cylinder is a very charming little adventure title that spews creativity.,2021-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 618318d9be80c09de5fcbde7,FingerGuns,Miles Thompson,70,"Boasting an incredibly unique, creative and gorgeous aesthetic with an exceptionally intriguing, well-told narrative, The Eternal Cylinder manages to still be rewarding even when its gameplay and mechanics become tedious and uninteresting. You’ll certainly be tired outrunning this circular vortex of death, but the tale is worth seeing through for the sights along the way.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 61814d33191c2e7e1aefdab2,ZTGD,Anthony Mann,90,"The Eternal Cylinder is a fever dream of a title that satisfies a lot of my tastes: exploration, puzzles, survival, lots of different abilities, truly alien landscapes, geometric shapes that desire uniformity through destruction of all of life, and hoarding. Oh, and quite a bit of heart. Nothing here feels so alien that I can’t feel something for this world except the familiar but nightmarish servants that stand out in this world. I think ACE Team has something really special here and I really can’t think of anything else that does all of what The Eternal Cylinder as good as The Eternal Cylinder does.",2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 61761cffa8056001e167a1e1,Screen Rant,Leo Faierman,70,"This chase-and-reprieve dynamic makes for a well-paced campaign which should take most players 12 hours or so to complete. The Eternal Cylinder makes for a tricky game to conveniently classify, and the mix of survival, exploration, platforming, puzzle, and action elements does sometimes collide with its clumsy and slippery controls. Adjustable difficulty settings are welcoming, but even on default mode there’s a generosity of checkpointing and saves, and rarely is an attempt punished too harshly; plus, when the permanent mutation system is later unlocked, it feels practically game-breaking. Warts and all, The Eternal Cylinder remains an accessible oddball adventure of one-of-a-kind sights.",2021-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 616ae9396934b18ab8d516e6,NookGaming,Wes Playfair,90,"While I have my complaints about the Eternal Cylinder, I'm ultimately glad I played it. It takes a bit to get going, can meander at times, and the storytelling often frustrated me. It also consistently nails the most important moments, and by the time the credits rolled, I realized The Eternal Cylinder had been something special that I’ll remember for a long time. Maybe The Eternal Cylinder isn’t a masterpiece, but it’s an experience unlike anything else--one well worth having despite its flaws.",2021-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 6176cb417e0ef90f46939078,Geeks & Com,Jonathan Laurin,85,The Eternal Cylinder is a nice surprise. Both the multiple mutations of the Trebhums and the fauna of the planet are impressive. The beauty and originality of the game far outweigh the repetitive nature of the objectives. The game reveals itself gradually to leave us swooning in front of this fantastic world.,2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 61665d1d8282176801276d95,Digitally Downloaded,,90,"The Eternal Cylinder is quite sad yet somehow there is a delight in finding in the smaller moments: finding an egg and evolving are especially happy moments. It is complex yet simple, running from the big bad thing that constantly looms like the Sword of Damocles is easy enough, but exploring to find the way ahead isn't always completely straightforward. The opposite emotions make the game feel deeply fulfilling. It's not quite like anything else I've ever experienced, and I feel like it will haunt me (in the best way possible) for quite some time to come.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 6165932fae06db5cf78ec220,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,90,"ACE Team has specialized in weird worlds, but this is the first time the studio has managed to craft one that is also beautiful and immersive. Sometimes I wanted the gameplay spaces to be a little bigger, or even entirely open world. But I understand that The Eternal Cylinder needs structure and hope that the easy-to-understand mechanics and cute protagonists will allow a wide range of players to engage with the game.",2021-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 6164a96b7e5f135bdb1be34c,PlayStation Universe,Alan Strawbridge,70,"A unique and highly original survival adventure inhabited by a host of outlandish creatures in which you constantly struggle to guide your hapless Trebhums to safety and away from The Cylinder. While the design and concept can't be faulted, the lack of direction and excessive busywork bog down the gameplay and detract from the experience to the point of patience testing. If you can handle a fiddly challenge which rewards a great deal of patience with some outstanding originality, it's recommended.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 61646e0444f68f57d8128d27,Metro GameCentral,,80,"One of the most enjoyably weird games of recent years and yet surprisingly easy to grasp, with an engaging mix of action and survival gameplay – and a good dose of surrealist imagery.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 615eecac9e65de2d02a178b9,Impulsegamer,Paul Stuart,66,"A wonderfully unique experience housed in an average game, The Eternal Cylinder tells a strong tale but executes it in a pedestrian way. Play it for the story, not the gameplay.",2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 615d34a230b58f1b1f908a31,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Jim Rossignol,,"A charming and surprisingly approachable survival adventure outing for Ace Team's outlandish world and character design, with more under the cylinder than you might have initially expected.",2021-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 615c56a9cfdb94163b99f3ed,COGconnected,Ricky Knight,90,I really enjoyed my time guiding my flock of Trebhum from danger to salvation. And I hope you will too. Just remember to roll like you didn’t know you could.,2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 615d22c230b58f1b1f9089df,Destructoid,Jordan Devore,90,"I don’t have many complaints if I’m being honest. I feel like this is a rare case of a strange game that really goes for it while still, first and foremost, being enjoyable to play. I could see some people potentially wanting more traversal abilities, or more shakeups in the explore-survive-escape format, but I like that things never get too complicated, and most of the “cycles” introduce something new, even if it’s a small surprise or change-up.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 615afca04f291c087de49ba9,PC Invasion,Kurt Perry,95,"The Eternal Cylinder is a gorgeous adventure game that features one of the most compelling stories I've seen in years. Its strict linearity may be frustrating for some, but that slight downside is vastly outweighed by this game's many strengths.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 6156037da07f2ce2fde25b1a,PC Gamer,Edwin Evans-Thirlwell,70,"A winning but wayward chimera of survival game, surrealism and storybook adventure.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 6156037ca07f2ce2fde25b17,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,80,The idea that ACE Team's less-appealing efforts are those that feel too conformed to expectation best surmises why The Eternal Cylinder is as successful a new IP for the Chilean studio as it is.,2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 61840e97c7bba1a467d210af,Digital Chumps,Alex Tudor,85,"The Eternal Cylinder is a fun romp through a weird and wonderful world and I would consider it to be a must-play indie game for 2021. While its survival mechanics are typical of the genre, the transformative abilities of the Trebhum allow the player to get creative with their choices on how to survive and outrun the colossal cylinder bearing down on them.",2021-02-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b1afe5f20ba4d73a8d3a1cb61351de5 5eab191fbdf729557ef4a28a,Pardis Game,Reza Damirchi,85,"Anno games, after going through a period of change and experimentation, has once again moved closer to its roots, and has achieved good results as well. Blue Byte studio has released a better and more interesting game that includes all the positive changes of the previous titles. Though far from an ideal game, it has managed to be a near-perfect title that can entertain us for hours. This title can, without a doubt, be called one of the most successful Blue Byte games",2020-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5da3079f42a7a622bb5fe018,FinalBoss,"James Speyer,Ryan Lipton",90,A triumphant return to the series and must-play for Anno fans and newcomers alike!,2019-08-19T23:00:00.000Z,False,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea593765d677879ffcf,GameMAG,,80,"Anno 1800 is a very successful continuation of the cult series. With the returning to a more familiar setting, a creation of Ubisoft / Blue Byte discarded the strange decisions of past releases, while maintaining and multiplying the accumulated advantages. And, of course, great graphics and nice music will delight fans to meditate.",2019-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea593765d67787a0001,Wccftech,Chris Wray,80,"Anno 1800 is a visually stunning, incredibly compelling management-strategy game. One thing of particular note is just how great and addictive the gameplay loop is, hooking you in as you watch your cities develop and expand, made all the better as you unlock and build a wide variety of buildings. There are slight issues though, with an unintuitive UI and trade system, which due to the way resources are spread around the game can be irritating. Simply put, Anno 1800 is an incredibly addictive and engaging game, with a few flaws, but nothing that stops it from being a great entry in the series.",2019-07-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5f294882d88e035744c1e010,Enternity.gr,Nikos Papakonstantinou,60,It is possible that the veterans of the series who miss Anno 1404 will still be able to bypass the failures of Anno 1800 and enjoy it.,2019-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea593765d67787a0027,Mighty Games Mag,Tjark Würstlein,90,Anno 1800 is the next phenomenal entry in the Anno-Series. Bigger and with even more details it garantuees hours of fun while building your empire. In the era of industralization develop your settlement from humble farmers to proud workers with every step in between.,2019-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea593765d677879fffc,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,85,"Another great Anno game with very good building management, industrialization, discovery, expeditions and navy in 19th century.",2019-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea593765d67787a0037,Screen Rant,Phillip Tinner,90,Anno 1800 is a series return to form that a poor tutorial can't hold back.,2019-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea593765d677879fff1,pressakey.com,Tobias Heinen,100,"With five population levels, two maps and heaps of goods, the Endgame of Anno 1800 is much more difficult to coordinate than in past parts. But this is really to be understood as a compliment. No matter how many hours I sink into an endless game, there is still a set screw here or a chain of goods there that I would like to turn. Whether it's building more banana plantations, optimizing trade routes or outsourcing the entire heavy industry to another island, there's always something to do. The fact that I sat in front of the computer until half past three at night and watched the little men working speaks for itself. Herewith I can make a clear recommendation for Anno veterans and construction game beginners to buy. You will all have dozens of hours of entertainment with this wonderful piece of software made in Germany. Bravo, Blue Byte!",2019-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea593765d677879ffe6,Checkpoint Gaming,Omi Koulas,80,Implausible city-management and trading gameplay are married by an almost perfect soundtrack and artistic direction.,2019-05-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea493765d677879ff7c,Softpedia,Silviu Stahie,90,"I can't recommend Anno 1800 enough. I was legitimately worried that Ubisoft might try to bring the entire franchise into the present, but I'm happy to say that my fears were unfounded. The game is a love letter to the old city-building games, while still managing to innovate and surprise even veteran players.",2019-05-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea493765d677879ff87,GameSpot,David Wildgoose,70,Anno 1800 is a beautiful and comprehensive yet strangely cold Industrial Age city builder.,2019-04-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea493765d677879ff7e,CGMagazine,Lane Martin,75,"Anno 1800 is a great, deep city builder that doesn't care if you know how to play it or not.",2019-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea493765d677879ff85,Game Revolution,Jason Faulkner,90,Anno 1800 is one of the most fun city-builders I’ve played in a long time. ,2019-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea493765d677879ff7a,New Game Network,Tim Reid,85,"Anno 1800 offers up a compelling blend of city building and strategy in the industrial era, with a smooth learning curve and fantastically flexible and replayable sandbox mode that will have you starting and re-starting your trading empire as the hours sail by.",2019-04-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea493765d677879ff80,COGconnected,Alexander Thomas,79," Anno 1800 takes time to learn, but it’s time well spent.",2019-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea493765d677879ff69,Hu3br,,90,"Ubisoft’s BlueByte learnt from their past mistakes, mixed the best parts of Anno 1404 and added several improvements from their successors, which culminated in one of the best — if not the best Anno ever.",2019-04-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea593765d67787a0005,IGN,Charles Singletary,81,Anno 1800 returns to the roots of the real-time colony-builder series and delivers intimidatingly complex gameplay that's as marvelous as it is beautiful.,2019-04-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea493765d677879febe,Destructoid,Josh Tolentino,80,"This leaves us with Anno 1800, a refined city-building game with a delectably savory approach to logistics optimization, a lovely core aesthetic, and a time-devouring rhythm. For me, that's worth the cost of a historical anachronism or two.",2019-04-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea493765d677879ffaa,GameFeature,Sebastian Mersch,90,"Finally an Anno in the past. To be honest, the parts of the future never interested me and in fact grew up with the actual part of Anno 1602 and I also loved the following parts. At that time, however, I lacked the hardware power to really deal with it for a long time. But now finally Anno 1800 is here and what should I say big: It's just fantastic! Ubisoft has added great news, such as the plan mode where we can place buildings even if we do not have the necessary resources. This at least once the site is reserved and we can definitely plan better. A clear praise that the connection between the old world and the new (two different maps) seamlessly merges and is not disturbed by annoying charging sequences. Also the revaluation of our population is now more realistic, because if we farmers to be upgraded to workers, the farmers are missing us accordingly in agriculture and we have to build new farmhouses. I could say so much good, but I have to get rid of a few negative things too. The war in Anno was never the big strength of the series. Now this is done exclusively over water. Since there are not very many ship classes, this unfortunately can be quite tiring and dragging on for a long time, as the AI has learned a lot too. In addition, the diplomacy for certain actions is clearly too expensive and sometimes incomprehensible. But those who see it over, will probably get one of the best strategy games currently!",2019-04-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea493765d677879ff82,Oyungezer Online,Engin Vural,80,"Anno 1800 is a successful city-building strategy game, where you won't notice how time flies. Its biggest problem is the high price though.",2019-04-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea493765d677879ff25,Unboxholics,Γιάννης Φανίδης,80,Anno 1800 manages to continue with the high production values of its predecessors and is a great experience for both experienced and younger players.,2019-04-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea493765d677879fec8,IGN Italy,Claudio Chianese,80,"Anno 1800 may be about the industrial revolution, but its design is quite conservative. A boon for the fans of the series, who will find themselves at home with this new iteration of the economic simulator they know and love.",2019-04-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea493765d677879fecc,Gameblog,Camille Allard,80,It's a really unique experience. A large part of the game is focused on exploration and it is a true ode to orientalism. A gaming pleasure combined with the visual and sound beauty. Probably the best Anno episode in the history of the series.,2019-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea493765d677879fec3,Areajugones,Víctor Rodríguez,85,Anno 1800 is the best entry in the series to the date. A game that can be huge and complex while not overwhelming to the player. A true love letter to the genre that every fan of city-builders and strategy games should play.,2019-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea493765d677879feba,Niche Gamer,Brandon Orselli,95,"If you’re looking for a robust city builder with a ridiculously polished set of tools and tech trees for you to live out your wildest industrial era dreams, look no further. Despite some tiny gripes, I really couldn’t be happier with how much Anno 1800 honors the series legacy, and further refines it. ",2019-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea493765d677879fed3,Shacknews,Sam Chandler,80,"Despite the constant stress of trying to balance my reach against the happiness and budget of my city, I found a beautiful experience in Anno 1800. It has a real soul to it, as it demands the player care about not only the raw efficiency of a city layout, but the health and wellbeing of a population that wants more out of life. ",2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea493765d677879fece,BaziCenter,Rayan Zojaji,85,"Anno 1800 manages to find its place back between the heavyweights of the genre by getting back to its roots and expanding on the succesful formula that made the previous games great. The gameplay is deep, complex, and at the same time simple enough for the newcomers to jump in, and its definitely one of the best entries in the Anno series, if not the best.",2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea393765d677879fe80,Critical Hit,Sam Spiller,80,"Anno 1800 can become confusing and complicated over time, what with the in-depth nature of this civilization sandbox franchise. But those willing to step up to the challenge are rewarded with a gorgeous and comprehensive game, built on micro-management and period-set obstacles and factors that nudge you along in your mission to build the next great island metropolis. For what gaming experience it represents, the franchise looks and feels great. ",2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea393765d677879fe7e,USgamer,Mike Williams,70,"Anno 1800 is a city-builder that caters to new players. It's gorgeous, has a campaign that's a huge tutorial, and players don't have to worry about sim aspects like traffic and power distribution. While there have been improvements to the Anno formula, some mechanics are simply not explained and the user interface is lacking for a game built so heavily around trade and economics. It's a good game for sure, but it needs some tweaks to make it fantastic.",2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea493765d677879fec0,Gamefa,Mohammad Aria Moghaddam,87,"Anno 1800 is the best city building simulation of this year so far and you'll find yourself spending a lot of time playing it because of satisfying deep gameplay. The game has almost no cons and compare to its similar games, Anno 1800 surely is the best installment.",2019-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea393765d677879fe7c,Just Push Start,Oliver East,89,"Often in strategy titles there is the want for more. More building types, more resource types, more of everything. Anno 1800 has all of that depth from the very beginning with so many types of buildings there is an amazing balancing act to make. With chains of production to make, such as potato farms which supply schnapps brewers, there is plenty of thinking to be done. This is a game many would refer to as a time sink, yet it is one I'd happily pour hours into. The futuristic titles had lost their way somewhat, but Anno 1800 firmly steers the series back on track!",2019-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea393765d677879fe68,GameSpace,,80,"Anno 1800, the latest installment in the Anno series is not just another City Builder. It's a great addition to the genre and the series. With new mechanics, great graphics design, and a fantastic soundtrack, there's not much to dislike about the game. If you're a fan of city builders, you will be pleasantly surprised by the quality of Anno 1800. Prepare to lose a lot of your spare time, you're going to sink a lot of time into this game!",2019-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea393765d677879fe67,GameWatcher,,80,"Increasingly complex yet approachable, Anno 1800 is an excellent entry in the long-running city building series that both challenges but also leaves space to admire one's handiwork.",2019-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea393765d677879fe8c,Gamersky,不倒翁蜀黍,87,Anno 1800 might be the best 4X game since Civ 6 and definitely has brought back the series' glory.,2019-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea393765d677879fe8a,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,70,"Anno 1800 brings its hybrid of city-building, trade, and diplomacy to the Industrial Revolution with a show of technical brilliance, but it's hindered by a cumbersome interface and other quality-of-life issues. ",2019-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea393765d677879fe88,Merlin'in Kazanı,Furkan Sakoğlu,80,"Anno 1800 is a great example of mixing tycoon, diplomatic and warfare gameplays. It offers a simple and deep gameplay at the same time.",2019-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea393765d677879fe84,PC Invasion,Jason Rodriguez,70,"Anno 1800 is a return to Blue Byte and Ubisoft's long-running city-building franchise. Sadly, a number of flaws prove to be detrimental to an enjoyable voyage.",2019-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea393765d677879fe26,TechRaptor,Dan Hodges,80,"Anno 1800 is a rich city-builder with a staggering amount of depth. Although the tutorials could be clearer and more detailed, there's an impressive and addictive game here for those willing to give it the requisite time and patience.",2019-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 5d867ea393765d677879fe1e,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,80,Anno 1800 brings back the serie to the roots and it is one of the best episodes.,2019-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,eed4647340be4921ae5547a0fe0de421 61878bacc1dbdec4848dc608,BaziCenter,Kasra Karimi Tar,80,"The new Ghostrunner game can be a pain in the stomach sometimes, but at the same time it's one of the most unique first person action games that offers tons of fast-paced, fun gameplay.",2021-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 61ddc6929e5c48c548d6bd39,Rapid Reviews UK,Bradley Keene,80,"Ghostrunner originally launched a year ago on last-generation consoles and had a lot of buzz surrounding its fast-paced parkour platforming, stylish action, and the one-two punch of its cyberpunk aesthetic and banger-filled soundtrack. An enhanced version was then released at the end of September for the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, allowing for up to 120 frames-per-second in 4K, 3D audio, raytracing, and near-instant load times. Going from the start menu to loading on my recent save took just 4 seconds!",2021-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 616f46328a1e37b0e132fe2e,PlayStation Universe,,85,"I found joy in Ghostrunner where some would find frustration. The precision that is needed to meander through waves of enemies and platforming challenges sometimes seems overwhelming. However, when you finally overcome that tricky section you have been dying over and over on for a while, the feeling is magnificent. The PlayStation 5 updates really enhance Ghostrunner, especially the Dualsense controller, I do feel this is the best place to play this unique title.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 6169fecec77a5173597e64ff,FingerGuns,Greg Hicks,90,"It may have a half-baked premise, but don’t let that put you off of Ghostrunner. The gameplay far outweighs it, and once you get your head in the game, it’s so utterly rewarding. Hard, yes, but oh so incredible when you grasp it. Lose yourself in the visuals and synthwave as you rise to the top.",2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 616438d344f68f57d8128ca8,Merlin'in Kazanı,Samet Basri Taşlı,80,"Ghostrunner offers a nice cyberpunk adventure for patient players with it's fast action and next generation updates. It's not for every player, but it's definitely an experience that should be tried.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 615f5e429e65de2d02a17b67,Hey Poor Player,Andrew Thornton,60,"At its best, Ghostrunner provides truly thrilling action that feels alive. Rough level design and a few too many mechanics that don’t always fit together get in the way a little too often, though. There are definitely players looking for just what Ghostrunner offers, but they won’t find a smooth ride.",2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 615fceb79e65de2d02a17cf1,Generación Xbox,Pedro del Pozo,85,"Run, jump on a wall, another and another, surround our enemy sliding, throw the hook, position ourselves behind it to frame 3 in a row and with a single button leave a relentless trail of blood. To get to choreograph that scene, you need to learn, you need to try and you need to have the skill. The result at the controls is totally addictive because of its frenetism and the imperative need to continue advancing. If we add to that that we already have a native version for the new generation that brings all the necessary cargo including Ray Tracing, the cocktail is devastatingly fun.",2021-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 615d45ba290395221a1dfc05,Screen Rant,Jacob Zeranko,80,"While the fast loading times and updated graphics show off the beauty of Dharma City's neon-grunge aesthetic and keep players in the action, it's ultimately the same experience. Screen Rant's first Ghostrunner review perfectly sums up the PS5 version's experience, in that it's ""Sometimes Fast, Sometimes Slow."" Ghostrunner is a great game that provides a proper adrenaline rush when everything works as intended, but those hoping for any significant changes in this next-gen version will be disappointed.4",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 6150bbf567d9ff8f6b3fa91c,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,70,"Ghostrunner is incredibly fast, violent, and fun – taking the parkour elements of games like Mirror’s Edge and slapping them into a vibrant cyberpunk world with actually decent first-person combat",2021-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 60dddc158f7460af4f50478e,Vamers,Edward Swardt,0,"For what it is worth, Ghostrunner will give any cyberpunk fan a decent experience. The marketing materials surrounding the title make it clear how this is a game for players who prefer focused action. Specifically in terms of gameplay requiring fast reflexes and quick thinking. While it mostly promises on that front, it is a shame how the Nintendo Switch port fails the title from a technical perspective; resulting in more frustration than enjoyment due to visuals taking favour over the need for precision controls. Overall, it is a game with a lot of potential, but it falls short on Nintendo’s portable platform and instead delivers a decidedly disappointing experience.",2021-07-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 6017c4dd0f8974118c939b79,Pixel Arts,Ali Rajabi,75,"Ghostrunner is one of those games that is supposed to break your nerves a lot, but in the end, it will offer an enjoyable experience. Although compared to other patterns and patterns of this style and tradition, it has significant shortcomings that prevent it from reaching its perfection, in the end, it is a title that can be easily enjoyed.",2021-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 600014900f8974118c938334,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,85,"Ghostrunner was a pleasant surprise. It's a short and fun action platformer that keeps you busy with challenging but fair stages, while smartly mixing things up throughout the experience. It's not quite as great in telling its story as it is with its movement and combat, and it can be frustrating at times, but when everything works well together, it's a satisfying and fun skill-based action game. If you are looking for a linear and challenging game, pick up Ghostrunner.",2021-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 607889dfcfbed43e4646719d,TechQuila,Arkadyuti Bandyopadhyay,84,"Ghostrunner is an awesome game that is challenging, but fun to play and push for completion.",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fda51ae8add7352830fecbe,33bits,Jon Andoni Ortiz,90,"Ghostrunner is a playable bulwark, a mix of action with parkour that will delight fans of the genre, adding a cyberpunk touch to make it even more attractive. Humanity is in danger and we are its last hope.",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 60770c34cfbed43e46466ed8,Unboxholics,Θέμης Μπολτσής,80,"Ghostrunner is not a game for everyone. It's hard. It's very hard. It is based on gaming philosophy rooted in the Arcades of the 90s and 00s, with repetition, trial & error and the unmistakable execution of each move at its core. The gameplay systems have received such attention that they reach perfection and so when you get into its vibe, you really feel that you are a skillful Ninja who can do everything with his sword and parkour.",2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fd10bc4038871749d41852e,GamePitt,Lynn Caramella,90,"I still cannot decide whether I love or hate Ghostrunner, however, I definitely can say that I had an enjoyable time with the game. I have to admit that this game frustrated me a lot, although that only means that I was even more delighted when I finally managed to complete a level. The fast-paced gameplay and gorgeous graphics stood out and managed to offer me a one of a kind experience. That being said, if you’re into challenging games then Ghostrunner is the game you’ve been looking for, although you’ve been warned; This game might make your blood boil.",2020-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 61f01a969e5c48c548d72190,ElderPlayers ,Noor Aldeen ali,70,"Ghostrunner introduced a wonderful and a neat gameplay with an excellent variety of enemies and a wonderful, exciting music that suits the atmosphere and style of the game with more than wonderful design for the stages in terms of graphics and obstacles, but its story was very weak, boring and less average, as well as some ideas that were not applied correctly, such as puzzles that did not fit the gameplay and it was possible to offer more bosses and more variety, they were very few. In the end, the game was able to mix a distinct set of ideas found in several games to be a good experience.",2020-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fd13849038871749d41858f,INDIANTVCZ,,90,"Great graphics, even better with RTX on, super optimization, excellent motion system, story slightly average, but not so important for this game. Except for a few smaller bugs where you get somewhere you shouldn't or get stuck, Ghostrunner is an excellent title that definitely deserves your attention.",2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fc515ec038871749d416e5a,NoesPaisparaFrikis,David Valero,83,"Ghostrunner arrives with his proposal to fill a void that many of the current titles on the market are not able to fill, with frenetic gameplay, an incredible setting and a very colorful visual section recommended if you are lovers of this type of setting.",2020-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fc29287038871749d416b88,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,60,"So, should you buy Ghostrunner? Maybe. This is a punishingly difficult game by most metrics, but those of you who like a worthy challenge will find plenty to love here. Blink-and-you-miss-it gameplay and some light replayability elements make for a title that at least proves itself to be worth the price of admission. That being said, rough performance and some occasionally unbalanced difficulty can make for an experience that's often more frustrating than it is fun. If you have another console which can run Ghostrunner, we'd recommend you pick it up there unless you really want to play this one on the go. Otherwise, this game is worth your time – but perhaps wait for a sale before you rush out to pick it up.",2020-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fc0177e038871749d416999,TrueGaming,خالد العيسى,80,"There is no doubt that Ghostrunner is aimed at veterans. Combat is dynamic, fast, and decisive. Platforming requires perfect precision, and the puzzles are there to give you a breather. It's unbalanced at times, but a great experience nonetheless.",2020-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fbf683d038871749d4168fe,Atomix,,83,"Ghostrunner is an excellent action game that can be a blast to play for short bursts, but not so much when spending a whole evening with it.",2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fbe56ba038871749d4167bd,NintendoWorldReport,Willem Hilhorst,85,"Overall, Ghostrunner is one of the sleeper hits for this fairly empty winter season on the Switch. Where the foundation of titles like these was laid down by games such as Mirror's Edge, Ghostrunner improves the combat systems and uses many tricks to keep you on your toes. Complemented by both the cyberpunk aesthetic and gameplay, this title will keep you coming back to perfect your ninja-skills.",2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fce9aa4038871749d41810b,Kritiqal,Nate Kiernan,,"Ghostrunner may as well have fallen backwards into cyberpunk for want of a theme. It can wrench nothing from this stone that has not already been ground up by other derivative works, and squanders its movement on inconsistent combat and weightless platforming.",2020-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fb6fb22038871749d415ca5,PC Gamer,Luke Kemp,81,"Incredibly tough but perfectly fair, Ghostrunner cuts the cybernetically enhanced mustard.",2020-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fb6b809038871749d415c1e,Game Forces PT,Filipe Castro Mesquita,70,"When it works as intended, Ghostrunner is one of the most exhilarating games of the year. It is brutally challenging, presents a frantic rhythm, and its gameplay is stylish and rewarding. But some frustratingly designed sections, inconsistent AI, and several bugs stop it from achieving excellence. There is a lot to love about Ghostrunner, which can become something truly special with a bit more work and care put into it.",2020-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fdeb7368add7352830ff190,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,75,"Though flawed, Ghostrunner is a quality shout-out to fans of ninjas, speedrunning, and Mirror's Edge.",2020-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fb2a518038871749d41544e,Noisy Pixel,Azario Lopez,80,"Ghostrunner is an incredibly addictive action game that requires a high level of skill for its difficult systems. It’s unforgiving in that regard, but it does a great job of teaching the player how to master each element to become a parkour badass with a sword. There are some moments where the action is brought to a halt due to layout, but there’s honestly nothing standing in your way from getting the most out of this adventure. Well, only if you aren’t counting the hundreds of enemies and obstacles ready to take you down.",2020-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fb00eb9038871749d415253,MondoXbox,Győző Baki,75,"Ghostrunner makes us run and jump at high speed in a cyberpunk city, while avoiding enemy bullets and delivering mortal blows with our katana. It's got great environments and a satisfying overall design, but it fails in delivering the precision in movements and jumps this kind of game would need, ending up in a sometimes frustrating experience. Except for this, it's definitely a fascinating game.",2020-11-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fb05710038871749d41529a,Demon Gaming ,Lyam Shoup,60,"Starting off was a hurdle. The camera felt really loose and when adjusting it, it made things a bit more problematic due to needing to see my next areas to progress through or else I’d be killed.",2020-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5faef439038871749d4151bd,GameMAG,,80,"Ghostrunner is a game that elevates developers from One More Level to a completely new level. The project on display here is something truly special, something you can compare to the never-ending hard rush of adrenaline with great cyberpunk aesthetic design and soundscape.",2020-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5faea2c8038871749d415157,SECTOR.sk,Ondrej Džurdženík,90,Ghostrunner is surprisingly great action game from amusing cyberpunk world.,2020-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fae1727038871749d414fe5,Hey Poor Player,Francis DiPersio,50,"Despite all of Ghostrunner‘s problems, there’s the kernel of a great game here. If you have the option to pick it up on any other platform, then I absolutely recommend doing so; especially if you’re a cyberpunk fetishist with a love for games that aren’t afraid to kick you in the teeth. Sadly, the Switch version just doesn’t deliver the same experience with its severely downgraded visuals and a plethora of performance issues. When all is said and done, this is one port that’s better off lost in time, like tears in rain.",2020-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fad618b038871749d414e8a,ZTGD,Ken McKown,80,"Ghostrunner is a game of pain and suffering. Repetition sets in. It never deterred me from hitting continue though. This marks a nice balance of forcing players to master their combat, while also intriguing them to keep going. I absolutely had a blast and cannot wait to see the upgrades on next-gen consoles. This is not a game to sleep on, just be aware it may cause nightmares.",2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 604eaef4529d50e69fa108e1,Serial Gamer Italia,Alessandro Reppucci,80,"The climb up to Dharma Tower is a raw, frustrating but also definitely satisfying experience. In Ghostrunner you’ll find yourself facing the same levels again and again in order to follow them through, in an entirely cyberpunk-themed trial and error. Overall, this is a valid product that focuses mainly on the gameplay and level design which is perfectly calibrated, and a bit less on the graphic and artistic side. Arm yourselves with lots of patience and, possibly, some extra control pads.",2020-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fac37e2038871749d414bd2,New Game Network,Eric Hall,70,"The blistering fast-paced action of Ghostrunner will almost certainly appeal to gamers looking for a fresh take on the first person platformer. However, the brutal difficulty can make sticking with it after dozens of deaths a tough pill to swallow.",2020-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fac2b30038871749d414bc3,GotGame,Cole Nixon,85,"All things considered, Ghostrunner is a slick experience. If you can get the hang of it, you’ll really feel like a ninja.",2020-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5faa72fc038871749d414833,Jump Dash Roll,Matt Jordan,80,"Remorselessly fun, Ghostrunner makes a good argument for bringing a sword to a gunfight.",2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fa9af00038871749d414782,Bazimag,Fardin Bagherian,88,Ghostrunner can be easily regarded as the surprise game of 2020. A ruthless FPS-Parkour-Ninja hybrid that exceeds expectations. Breathtaking fast gameplay accompanied by vibrant beats and OST keeps you mesmerized. If you fancy fast reflex gameplay don't miss out on Ghostrunner.,2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5fa988d6038871749d4146c8,DualShockers,Cam Olmedo,80,"Ghostrunner will challenge you, but before long you'll be a bonafide cyborg ninja and feel cool as hell in the process.",2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,19b650f9a98a45b0bfe07674b51fa7a0 5d867e5093765d677879e063,GameGrin,Simon Brown,75,"A satisfying colony-building sandbox with a lot of replayability that suffers from a lack of polish in the UI. A great aesthetic and quirky sci-fi take on the genre mean there is a lot to like here, it just takes a little digging to get there.",2019-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,4eb4eaeb9f344519b934036051b38f29 5d867e5093765d677879e057,PC Gamer,Sam Greer,74,An imaginative management game but a weak story generator.,2019-01-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,4eb4eaeb9f344519b934036051b38f29 5d867e5093765d677879e067,GRYOnline.pl,Sebastian Purtak,95,"Some minor flaws turn RimWorld into a slightly flawed diamond. It is a truly unique game, one that appears every few years. I have been following RimWorld's development from the beginning, and every session with this game was superb. The same comment applies now.",2018-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,4eb4eaeb9f344519b934036051b38f29 5d867e5093765d677879e052,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,95,It's entirely worthwhile to learn and navigate the games clunky interface to access the garden of Eden underneath. RimWorld is an experience that is rarely replicated in gaming and one worth every penny that it asks.,2018-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,4eb4eaeb9f344519b934036051b38f29 5d867e5093765d677879e05e,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Brendan Caldwell,,"It can be confounding at first, not to mention the ugliness of those grey boxes. But it doesn’t take long to realise that this is something special. A management game that feels like you’re in charge of people – beautiful, flawed people – instead of a handful of impersonal bots. And it’s those little people who will keep you going.",2018-10-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,4eb4eaeb9f344519b934036051b38f29 622996ba67855975e585c992,Hey Poor Player,Josh Speer,80,"All in all, I can’t help but rave about Horace. While it’s challenging and may prove troublesome for those not comfortable with their platforming skills, it nevertheless features a ton of content and an engaging story. And while I was frustrated by some of the glitches and occasionally lackluster design, this is still a game I would highly recommend, especially for fans of older games and indies.",2022-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 607c4c1279a3a34d882b1f59,Cubed3,Michael McCann,50,"Maybe it's the throwback design influences that are slightly too far outside of this reviewer's reach to appreciate and retro fans that remember playing the ZX spectrum will find a lot more to get out in this title. The desire is strong to get on with Horace, it really is, and he might even make you laugh at times, but just like the guy wearing socks and sandals, there are too many things holding it back.",2021-04-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 6059ede3cfbed43e4646504f,Movies Games and Tech,Josh Tyler,70,"The story, gameplay, and presentation are all almost totally spot on and even if you don’t like platformers you should get someone to play it for you so you can experience the story for yourself.",2021-03-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5fdb38a08add7352830feda9,Rapid Reviews UK,Chloe Osborn,80,"On the surface, Horace may seem like just another 2D platformer on the Nintendo eShop. It’s hard to summarise the entire story, so the description of a robot trying to reunite with his family while picking up rubbish left over from the Robot War doesn’t particularly stand out. I’ve played many whacky indie games in my time at Rapid Reviews, with weird and wonderful stories, and initially Horace doesn’t sound too different.",2020-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 61a66226aa8769f9eced88e0,GamesCreed,Nimmi Faiya,80,Horace is an indie game that will test gamers’ skills and a story loaded with heart-touching minutes.,2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5fa5ddcb038871749d4140ee,Nintendo Enthusiast,Arthur Damian,85,"These drawbacks aside, I can heartily recommend Horace to action-adventure lovers. You'll chuckle and shed a tear throughout your playtime while learning the techniques necessary to conquer the gravity manipulation-heavy platform sections. If you're an old soul like me, you'll also appreciate the many references to old-school gaming. Give this genre-defying title a chance if you want to experience something old and new at the same time.",2020-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5fa3ff28fce0972e4e5f9ee7,Nintendo Blast,Marcos Ramon,80,"Horace offers a very unique experience. The game mixes competent platform challenges with a well-constructed narrative, which proposes a reflection on existence from the dramas present in all of us. Horace learns little by little to understand people, understanding what feelings, pains and joys are. At the same time, we identify with the protagonist because he himself demonstrates that trait of sensitivity that characterizes us as humans. In the end, it is not just a journey of a robot understanding the human life, the player reflects about life as well.",2020-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5f9dac0efce0972e4e5f95c1,Pure Nintendo,Kirk Hiner,95,"Horace is a pitch-perfect puzzle platformer that expertly balances addictive gameplay with its moving tale of a robot trying to discover himself in a world that makes no sense. It knows why we love video games, and it confirms we're right to do so.",2020-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5f986c28fce0972e4e5f8d40,Noisy Pixel,,90,"Horace is a challenging platformer with strong core mechanics and inventive design, all of which gradually build up into something truly amazing and satisfying as a video game. Its homage to the heart and soul of video games as an art form and its deep insight into human nature all come together to make it an experience that is both memorable and important.",2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5f9422b2fce0972e4e5f88d8,IGN Italy,Damaso Scibetta,77,"Horace is a piece of art: music, story, ideas and design of the robot are gorgeus, even if gameplay and controls lack in polishness and the entire experience is a bit too long. Be read to shed tears for Horace. It'll be worth it, expecially in this Nintendo Switch version.",2020-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5f91c2f6fce0972e4e5f8527,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,85,"A genre shifting game packed full of charm and references, Horace is a robotic adventure that must be experienced to be believed.",2020-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5f9104dafce0972e4e5f8410,NoobFeed,,85,"Horace is a beautiful yet extremely profound tale about death, life, and purpose. With a robot’s adventure starting with it attempting to find his family but evolving into a tale with many layers. The visuals may convey a lighthearted tale and there are plenty of moments that complement this theme with funny jokes but the game evolves into a darker narrative as you progress. The platforming involves precision timing and a lot of critical thinking to solve but the overreliance to create so many challenging platforming sections can become overwhelming. Especially when needing to backtrack through nightmarish areas if you happen to take the wrong path, or being forced to swim in general. The boss fights and environments, while varied, often highlight Horace’s overreliance on stiffening many of the robot’s cooler abilities. Discouraging creative solutions in favor of strict direction. Despite the steep challenge, Horace is something special, full of memorable moments both dark and stirring that you won't want to miss out on.",2020-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5f90822ffce0972e4e5f8399,COGconnected,Jaz Sagoo,85,"Horace is an incredible game that is packed to the brim with content and character. Although it’s steeped in nostalgia, it can hold its head high on its own merit as a great platform adventure title. With tight controls, varied gameplay, and a fantastic script, those who didn’t get to experience Horace before should definitely check it out on the Switch.",2020-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5f9073f1fce0972e4e5f8384,TechRaptor,Joseph Allen,75,"When Horace is good, it's a touching, thrilling experience. When it's bad, it's overly frustrating and too reliant on the dreaded pop culture references.",2020-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5f906965fce0972e4e5f8381,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,"It’s hard to recall the last time I honestly laughed and was so emotionally invested in a game in such a short period of time as I did with this Horace. The fact that it’s now being brought to more systems and storefronts will hopefully put it into more people’s hands and give it the attention it so rightfully deserves. If I ever were to classify a game as a complete gaming experience, very few would make the cut, and I’m ecstatic to say that Horace is most definitely one I would happily do so.",2020-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5f9043e7fce0972e4e5f82f8,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,95,"Horace is a game of great challenge, quirky humor, and heart-wrenching storytelling, all wrapped up in an adorable package. You simply cannot let this game pass you by. I’m certainly glad I didn’t.",2020-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5f901fc2fce0972e4e5f826e,Metro GameCentral,,80,A labour of love that pays brilliantly inventive tribute to the platform genre and the 8 and 16-bit eras in general.,2020-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5f8f18b4fce0972e4e5f8185,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,100,"Horace is something very special — the only vaguely negative thing we can say about it is the fact that there are so many spectacularly brilliant indie games on Switch already vying for your attention that we fear Horace may fall somewhat by the wayside. If you have any interest in superb level design, excellent storytelling, terrific art, evocative music, great characters, hilarious situations and emotional gut-punches, Horace is a no-brainer. It's moving without being manipulative, clever without being smug, and nostalgic without being a lazy rehash.",2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5f8ee0c8fce0972e4e5f8131,Spaziogames,Stefania Sperandio,79,Horace is a fun but not so forgiving tribute to video games as a medium.,2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5f8ee080fce0972e4e5f812b,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,80,An inventive platformer with an unforgettable sense of style and wit.,2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5dd58cb266e2226fc0063eb7,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,75,"In the end, Horace is an engaging experience if you're patient or don't get riled up easily. ",2019-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5d86806693765d67787aa09d,TheSixthAxis,,90,Horace is essential for fans of retro games or hard platformers and a real contender for Indie Game of the Year.,2019-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5d86806693765d67787aa099,The Digital Fix,James Eckhoff,80,"Technical difficulties aside, Horace is an endearing, nostalgic, platforming masterpiece. Even after having to start fresh at one point, I could not wait to jump right back in and play more. ",2019-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5d86806693765d67787aa0a2,COGconnected,Grady Penna,80,"Horace is a charming homage to an era of gaming and culture that’s rapidly fading into the sunset, yet it never rests of the nostalgia factor to keep the player engaged. ",2019-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5d86806693765d67787aa09a,GameSpace,,75,"Horace is a tricky one to recommend. It's certainly a good game. It's got challenge, it's got style, and it's got heart. The story takes you through a rollercoaster of a robot's life and while there's no narrative decisions to be made, becoming invested isn't hard at all. However, the mad difficulty spikes will put casual platformers off. But if they stick with it, there's a corker of a game here.",2019-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5d86806693765d67787aa09f,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,90,"Horace is a very, very good game. A humour filled but emotionally charged plot delivered via beautiful and well-paced cut scenes, some of the most gorgeous pixel released this year, a smorgasbord of pop culture references and mini-games and a hand crafted feel to the platforming, as if everything has been placed with care and attention, combine into one of the most surprising games of 2019.",2019-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5d86806693765d67787aa0a4,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,90,"While Horace himself might not be the most emotionally intelligent protagonist, the same cannot be said for his namesake game.",2019-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,54e4974ff09e457ea24de17a37a1eca7 5d8673d793765d677875abfd,The Game is a Lie,Gabriel Carli,80,"Oxenfree is a game where player choice matters a lot, and that fact mixed with an incredible atmosphere and an even better narrative create great memories for the player. Alas, it has a few flaws, such as the camera positioning and the walking speed, but the whole experience can make you forget them.",2018-11-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673da93765d677875addc,SquareXO,Rebecca Stow,100,"Oxenfree really is a spectacular piece of gaming. With an original concept, an eerie abandoned island as the perfect setting and the power to shape the story as the player sees fit, this game is an phenomenal experience that should not be missed.",2018-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,False,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673da93765d677875add6,Nintendo Insider,Alex Seedhouse,80,"Peel back the layers of mystery and intrigue, and what underpins Oxenfree is remarkably simple in approach. With nuanced storytelling at its ghostly heart, the pacing to this coming-of-age tale suffers in places but it will still enthral like no other. For Edwards Island holds many secrets, it just depends whether you want to stick around long enough to learn the truth about them all.",2017-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673da93765d677875add3,FNintendo,André Reis,80,"Despite being rather short, it's a memorable game and one which will make the players feel responsible for their choices, as the answers given during the dialogues will have direct consequences on the overall development of the game's plot.",2017-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673db93765d677875ae09,Geeks Under Grace,,79,"While Oxenfree has a few flaws, its beautiful backdrop and stirring musical score set the stage for a tense story that has you flinching at every turn. It may be a bit too creepy, but the emotion and connection you feel with the characters will spur you to the finish.",2017-11-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673da93765d677875ade2,The Loot Gaming,Chelsea Beardsmore,89,"If you’re looking for a unnerving game to play this Halloween, Oxenfree is the game for you. Although, easily completed in a night, Oxenfree doesn’t overstay its welcome. When you finish the story, I urge you to try not to press that ‘Start Game’ button all over again just to get a different ending. It will fill you with joy, sorrow and spine-chilling moments; Oxenfree absolutely nails every aspect of what a ‘good’ game should entail. The story is spot on, the graphics are beautiful and the music is alluring. This is only a brief look into the World of Oxenfree, for only £15.99 it’s totally worth picking up to experience it for yourself and find out what is happening.",2017-10-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673da93765d677875adee,GameSpace,William Murphy,90,"Just last week, Oxenfree was launched on the Nintendo Switch, bringing it to a whole new audience. As one of those new people, I am thrilled to have been given a chance to experience Night School Studio’s debut work. A tale of choice, friendship, communication, and what we do if we’re given a chance to alter events… Oxenfree is a narrative masterpiece.",2017-10-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673da93765d677875ade8,DarkZero,Thomas McDermott,80,Like a top-notch episode of a great TV show Oxenfree presents a well told singular story in parallel with interesting mythology.,2017-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673da93765d677875adeb,VGProfessional,Nazih Fares,83,"Oxenfree is heavily narrative oriented gaming experience that would be a shame to skip on any platform. While it’s not a revolutionary concept, the Night School Studio game is original with its creative and soundtrack direction, as well as touching some fun topics, and a story full of suspense. Whether you have a Nintendo Switch or not, you should definitely try this game, which happens to be out on almost all gaming platforms.",2017-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673da93765d677875ade5,Nintendo Life,Mike Diver,90,"A genuinely creepy creation, Oxenfree combines a clever story and smart dialogue mechanics with superbly sinister music to leave a deep and lasting impression on the player, one that should encourage an all-important second playthrough. Fans of Stranger Things and Poltergeist will love the direction this game takes – if not to hell and back, exactly, then absolutely to some other place where horrors abound, just waiting for an invitation into our world. It's yet another Switch essential.",2017-10-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673da93765d677875add9,NintendoWorldReport,Alexander Morningstar,80,"Not quite a Telltale-level game, but also not something to pass up. The beautiful visuals, characters, and choices are why I came back to it. And with that radio you just can't ""turn that down"".",2017-10-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673da93765d677875addf,Goomba Stomp,Ricky da Conceição,,"Oxenfree is an astonishingly imaginative, poignant, genre-defying tale of loss, grief, guilt, revenge and time travel wrapped in a ghostly mystery that’s just as dark and disturbing as adolescence.",2017-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673db93765d677875ae0b,Sick Critic,Samuel Taylor,100,"An evolution of narrative design, along with being one of the most captivating and original stories ever told in media.",2017-10-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d793765d677875ac3c,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,70,"Oxenfree is a really interesting, albeit short experience. It sets itself up for an interesting teen-mystery-horror tale with an emotional pull added into the mix later. It just all comes to an end too quickly and without the time to let any kind of characters grow on you, I failed to care about anyone's fate at the end game, even if I really wanted too.",2017-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d893765d677875ac97,GameSkinny,Stephen Brown,80,"Unique, with a strong cast of relatable characters, this is a supernatural mystery thriller with a compelling narrative and setting.",2017-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d793765d677875ac60,Red Value Gaming,Vectorarrow8,84,An interesting indie game that is worth its price for people who enjoy games that unfold through their dialogue.,2017-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673da93765d677875adb5,DarkZero,Isobelle Neal,70,"Oxenfree is a curious and fairly short game. The wonderful voice acting and characters, the interesting themes and the beautiful backdrops are sometimes let down by poor design choices. Ultimately, for fans of story, of which I am one, it is worth playing. But if you have to get your kicks from involved gameplay, perhaps this is not the one for you.",2016-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d793765d677875ac2f,RPG Fan,Robert Fenner,90,The Director's Cut of Oxenfree remains a dissociative nightmare you can't wake up from.,2016-08-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d993765d677875ad5c,Gaming Nexus,Matt Mirkovich,90,"Oxenfree is everything that is right in the indie development scene. It tells a great story, has really unique gameplay that's almost completely dialog driven, and has some of the most subtle horror elements I've seen in a game. This is one of those games that you shouldn't sleep on, make sure you check it out.",2016-06-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d993765d677875ad47,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,85,"So much of Oxenfree is an utterly heavenly experience. The conversation options knocks other games out of the water, and the characters are relatable and well-realised. The story is well-paced for much of the fairly brief play time, but sadly things unravel by the time the finale arrives, making a potential stone cold classic into something that's merely great.",2016-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d993765d677875ad56,Push Square,Jacob Hull,70,"It may be brief, but Oxenfree has elements of greatness and stands out as an excellent example of video game storytelling. It's also a beautiful and intriguing game that draws you in from the very start and makes you want to see just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Unfortunately, the situational narrative is let down slightly in the final third where it confuses even itself and fails to merge with the far stronger and more prominent social narrative.",2016-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d993765d677875ad59,Digital Chumps,Nathaniel Stevens,84,OXENFREE is an amazing story that doesn't ask a lot of extra attention from its players other than listening and occasionally playing out some puzzles/problems/actions onscreen. It's one of the better stories that I've played in 2016 and I hope that Night School Studio does a follow-up to it sometime soon.,2016-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d993765d677875ad50,We Got This Covered,Christian Law,70,"Although light on challenge and gameplay, Oxenfree offers rich dialogue options and an intriguing story that unfolds over multiple playthroughs while following characters that are easy to become attached to.",2016-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d793765d677875abf4,PlayStation LifeStyle,Tyler Treese,80,"Oxenfree deals with some heavy topics in just a few hours, and manages to do something genuinely interesting with them. A phenomenal conversation system anchors most of the experience, but there's many mysteries for dedicated players to solve. Oxenfree is a game that rewards players that go the extra mile, and how much you get out of it is directly tied to how much you put in.",2016-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d793765d677875ac12,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,60,Intriguing game held back by a faltering script,2016-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d993765d677875ad7a,RPG Fan,Krzysztof Chrzastowski,83,Perfect for anyone who prefers narrative over puzzles.,2016-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d793765d677875abeb,Fextralife,,85,"Inventive, spooky, and compelling, marred only by an overly vocal cast. The story is clever, you will want to see this to the end. Surprisingly deep mechanics, and a different take on managing NPC opinions. Overall a very logical and thoughtful game.",2016-03-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d993765d677875ad4d,Gaming Nexus,Sean Cahill,85,"With an enthralling mystery to solve while trying to survive a supernatural event, Oxenfree challenges you to solve a mystery, care about the characters, and make you want to play through the story again and again.",2016-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d993765d677875ad4a,MonsterVine,Samantha Lienhard,90,"Oxenfree is a spooky game perfect for anyone who enjoys ghost stories and dialogue-driven gameplay. Although the story is short, its multiple endings and lingering questions will pull you back for more.",2016-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673da93765d677875ad84,GameSpew,,80,"Oxenfree's aesthetic is wonderfully distinctive, to the point where it's indelibly tied to the game",2016-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d993765d677875ad44,NZGamer,Matthew Codd,90,"A fresh, compelling take on the ""cabin in the woods""-style teen horror.",2016-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d993765d677875ad13,GameCrate,David Sanchez,93,"Night School Studio has delivered a shining example of narrative excellence with Oxenfree. The story, the characters, the look, and the sound all come together to create an unforgettable series of wonderful moments.",2016-02-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673da93765d677875ada8,USgamer,Bob Mackey,90,"Gorgeous, gripping, and well-paced, Oxenfree cuts a new path for adventure games, and is an excellent debut from Night School Studio. Do yourself a favor: Skip movie night and play this one alongside a friend.",2016-02-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d793765d677875abf7,Birth. Movies. Death.,Andrew Todd,,"It's a triumph of writing, atmosphere, and dialogue design, let down by a story that builds up such an ungainly weight of entertaining strangeness that it can't quite stick its landing.",2016-01-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d993765d677875ad16,Gameplanet,Adam Goodall,90,"Night School's creepy teen horror more than succeeds at being a chilling supernatural tale, but its real strength lies in its rough, earnest, truthful account of five teen lives and the ways that they grow and fracture under the worst, most unearthly kind of pressure.",2016-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d993765d677875ad26,Twinfinite,Yamilia Avendano,90,"Besides those two slight issues, Oxenfree is a compact, fresh experience that introduces lovable characters, a phenomenal soundtrack, and one of the no doubt dopest endings this year.",2016-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d993765d677875ad20,Wccftech,Rosh Kelly,94,"Oxenfree is whole heartedly one of the best experiences you can have playing games. It is a cornerstone example of how stories can be told in an interactive media, and how to build a supernatural tone around 'average' characters without exaggerating everything.",2016-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d993765d677875ad0a,ZTGD,Justin Celani,80,"Players that love a good story, some nice reveals, and lots of character driven dialog will eat up Oxenfree. It personally reminded me at times of Goonies, Donnie Darko, and X-files, all thrown in a blender together and spat out. It's a game with a great amount of heart, and one scene in particular, while it didn't have me in tears, I couldn't help feel touched by that moment.",2016-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d693765d677875abc5,New Game Network,David Will,76,"Oxenfree spins a supernatural mystery with some truly brilliant touches, but without especially interesting characters or mechanics, it's little more than a spectre of its true potential.",2016-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5d8673d993765d677875ad0d,Worth Playing,Brian Dumlao,80,"If you can live with that, Oxenfree ends up being a great experience for modern adventure fans. It may have a lot more dialogue than puzzles, but it is so well written that you miss it in the silent moments. The interesting story is backed up by likeable characters, and the whole thing is wrapped up with a presentation that bleeds style. Unless you want to wait to see if the issues are addressed in a future patch, Oxenfree is worth checking out now.",2016-01-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,ebf5f23b876944f89d140750e756585d 5eb2d2f4bdf729557ef4a916,TechRaptor,Courtney Ehrenhofler,75,"Sunless Sea is a brutal roguelike with amazing plots and writing that still hold up years later, but if you're looking to explore the Unterzee, the Switch port is not the way to go.",2020-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715393765d677874a0c5,Geeks Under Grace,,85,"A unique setting makes this survival/exploration game stand apart from the pack, along with it's RPG elements. If the sound of well-written stories of captains facing the horrors of the sea piques your interest, look no further. Sunless Sea is a standout in a well-saturated genre.",2018-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715393765d677874a0ca,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,80,"Explanations of the lore, the world, and your place in it are in short supply but over time, you live, die and learn, rewarding those that stick with it with some of the slickest, well implemented writing in gaming.",2018-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715393765d677874a0c3,PowerUp!,,75,"Do I own the game or does the game own me? I can no longer tell, and truth be told I no longer care.",2017-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715393765d677874a0d3,New Game Network,Evan Witt,68,"Sunless Sea truly does capture what it must feel like to be a ship's captain on a dark underground ocean - sometimes it feels exciting and wondrous, but usually it feels lethargic and dreary. I should've stayed in London and became a shopkeeper.",2015-05-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715493765d677874a13f,Game Rant,Melissa Loomis,80,"A blend of horror, humor, and deep-sea exploration, Sunless Sea surpasses a few shortcomings to deliver an engaging, inventive, and challenging indie experience.",2015-04-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715493765d677874a17f,GameSpot,Jeremy Signor,60,Amazing writing and a good sense of discovery makes Sunless Sea's glacial pace and mismatched roguelike elements worth plodding through.,2015-04-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715493765d677874a185,Gamestyle,Michael Bunning,80,An extremely good game which just doesn't feel properly finished. It's not quite a final draft. It's still damned good fun though.,2015-03-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715493765d677874a14d,Hardcore Gamer,Geoff Thew,80,"Sunless Sea is a little darker and less cheerful than its already morbid sister Fallen London, but it's no less delightful. The Unterzee is awash with clever, well-written stories, and you're sure to find something new every time you set sail – even if actually finding it can take a while.",2015-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715493765d677874a150,Paste Magazine,Janine Hawkins,0,"Sunless Sea's contemplative pace and reams of text won't appeal to every player, but if you have a little patience, and an appreciation for atmospheric story telling, then it'll be hard to pass this one up.",2015-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715493765d677874a142,Kill Screen,Josiah Harrist,77,"Sunless Sea is ultimately a chronicle of tragedies. Success is dependent upon you building up achievements, stacking your legacy high enough that the next captain can set sail with a proper cannon and better rig, which is in turn entirely in service of exploring whatever remains in the vast darkness out East. As someone who played Skyrim and spent hours wandering every square inch of the underground kingdom in Blackreach, I found Sunless Sea's heady darkness appealing. ",2015-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715493765d677874a13c,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,80,"Sunless Sea stresses a fondness for resource management, vaguely turn-based combat, roguelike principles of calculated disposability, and basic role-playing. All of this builds to a confident level of intimidation – it can require an exceptional amount of time to procure the particular nature of Sunless Sea's identity and intentions – but not without a certain indelible magnetism. Making sense of Sunless Sea's complexity just seems to be one of its underlying challenges. ",2015-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715393765d677874a0e2,IGN,Rob Zacny,83,Sunless Sea gives you a wonderful world to explore that's packed with memorable written vignettes and danger.,2015-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715493765d677874a14a,GameCrate,Nicholas Scibetta,85,"Fantastically weird and powerfully written, Sunless Sea is sure to satisfy genre fans and could very well make some new converts into the world of Weird fiction.",2015-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715493765d677874a147,Dealspwn,Jonathan Lester,80,"Sunless Sea is a masterpiece of interactive storytelling, atmosphere and exploration that spins a unique, tense and frequently tragic new yarn every time you play. It's a shame that the spiteful economy and repetitive early game gradually forces you to focus on the systems, not the stories, but the quality of the writing elevates Sunless Sea into something rather special indeed.",2015-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715493765d677874a179,PC Gamer,Chris Thursten,80,"Wonderful writing resting on top of infirm foundations. Almost a classic, Sunless Sea falls a few leagues short of its final destination.",2015-02-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715493765d677874a144,Softpedia,Andrei Dumitrescu,90,Sunless Sea is a great video game and the team at Failbetter Games has clearly invested a lot of love and attention into its development.,2015-02-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715393765d677874a0d6,Gameplanet,Baz Macdonald,80,"The static narratives and roguelike gameplay in Sunless Sea don't always gel together harmoniously, but Failbetter Games has succeeded in delivering a tense and engaging experience and a rich and atmospheric setting.",2015-02-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715393765d677874a0cd,The Escapist,Marshall Lemon,70,"Sunless Sea is a dark game combining Lovecraft-themed exploration with Victorian Gothic visual novels in exciting (and chilling) ways. The end result isn't perfect, but its sense of terror and wonder makes it a worthy follow-up to Failbetter's Fallen London.",2015-02-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715393765d677874a0c7,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,90,"'Sunless Sea' is the perfect game for someone who's been waiting for a subterranean, steampunk, nautical, difficult, heavily text-based adventure. I highly recommend it for everyone else as well, especially those who appreciate deliciously whimsical, macabre prose and don't mind a bit of backtracking and dying.",2015-02-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715493765d677874a17c,Game Informer,Daniel Tack,80,"It's a rich, story-driven game of moving from island to island like some sort of Lovecraftian Odysseus. It's engaging, but loads of screens to push through and lackluster combat detract from the experience",2015-02-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715393765d677874a0d9,Metro GameCentral,Roger Hargreaves,80,"The action may not be up to quite the same standards as the writing, but the bizarre world of the Underzee is more interesting to explore than almost any other recent game world.",2015-02-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715493765d677874a182,PCGamesN,Fraser Brown,100,"Sunless Sea does demand a lot from its captains, though. Patience, mainly. It's a slow, deliberate game, where a journey across the map can take an age, and where secrets are unfurled without haste. But the sea offers up a veritable bounty of rewards, and absolutely the best writing in any video game since, well, as long as I can remember.",2015-02-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715593765d677874a1ae,Destructoid,Ben Davis,90,"There are still many mysteries of the Unterzee that I have yet to discover, and maybe I never will see everything there is to see. But that just makes Sunless Sea even more exciting for me. The realm of possibilities seems endless, and every time I set sail I find something new. The sea is calling to me. Perhaps it's calling to you, too.",2015-02-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715593765d677874a196,Guardian,Robert Freeman,80,"Indeed, one of the best things about Sunless Sea, apart from its beautifully crafted elder-horror stories, fantastically drawn artwork and generally creepy atmosphere, is the feeling that the decisions you make within the game are shaping the narrative, and that by playing, you are writing yourself into that story.",2015-02-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715393765d677874a0d0,"TotalBiscuit, The Cynical Brit",John Bain,100,,2015-02-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715493765d677874a136,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alec Meer,0,"Look, Sunless Sea isn't for everyone. It requires patience, and it requires no small amount of imagination. For those who have those qualities, or are prepared to try and acquire them, I would say that Sunless Sea is an uncommonly rewarding roleplaying game, and an essential one.",2015-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 5d86715493765d677874a139,Eurogamer,Simon Parkin,100,"'The sacred river ran, through caverns measureless to man, down to a sunless sea,' reads Coleridge's poem, Kubla Khan, from which the game takes its name and setting. It already knows that you will take up the challenge and bravely attempt to measure these caverns. The better question, and the one that Sunless Sea asks in countless ways is: how?",2015-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d921696022d4bbe850c76be8c9bc98f 62508c16008489e208d7d877,Tom's Hardware Italia,Giacomo Todeschini,83,"Expeditions Rome is an excellent hybrid between a role-playing game and a turn-based strategy game, which manages to impress with its variety and breadth.",2022-03-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 6224a3c7a9866814f49bd054,Explosion Network,Wil James,80,"Overall, an enjoyable RPG with a little bloat, allowing you to progress at your own pace as you quell rebellions across the Roman Empire.",2022-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 6254a51f008489e208d7f75e,Gameffine,Arkadyuti Bandyopadhyay,80,Expeditions: Rome is a decent game with a huge focus on micro as well as macro-management that makes its mark in the small genre of strategy games. I’d recommend an immediate buy if you like turn-based games and want one with a decent blend of RPG mechanics in it.,2022-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 6200acaa9e5c48c548d7a94a,AusGamers,,80,"Where it excels is in presenting you with meaningful tactical choices each and every turn drawn from the way the four main character classes complement each other so well, how their special abilities function cleverly in tandem, and how the hand-crafted design of every combat arena always encourages you to do more than charge forward and attack.",2022-02-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61fbb18c9e5c48c548d786ad,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,90,"Historical fiction is a quick way to my heart, and while, if I were inclined to make a historical fiction game set in ancient Rome myself, I would probably go with some kind of retelling of Caligula’s story (note: I swear it’s so much more interesting than the popular stories would have you believe), I found this to be interesting and engaging experience on every level. The tactical action is challenging and deep, the management side of things is robust, and the story that it weaves will keep you invested, even 40 or more hours into it. This is an early game of the year contender.",2022-02-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 62014d9a9e5c48c548d7ac6c,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,90,"Logic Artists takes what could've been a very “safe bet” in terms of setting, turns it upside down and creates interesting parallels between interpersonal relationships, power fantasy, privilege and the lack of it. Sometimes aims a bit too high in terms of game mechanics, but that’s a minor issue to what is one of the most compelling games of the “Expeditions” franchise.",2022-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61f6ee5d9e5c48c548d756d0,ElderPlayers ,Omar Alflasi ,80,"Expeditions: Rome presented a beautiful Roman experience, taking into account historical accuracy, but unfortunately it suffered from unbalanced units and a difficulty curve the least of what we can say about it is that it is unreasonable, However it is a beautiful experience that I recommend to everyone who loves strategy games",2022-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 621246979e5c48c548d870c4,SomHráč.sk,Adam Hambálek,75,"Expeditions: Rome doesn't follow Caesar's famous statement ""Veni, vidi, vici"", because after the awe-inspiring opening it kind of fumbles the landing in the end. Despite that it still remains a great journey back to the attractive setting of ancient Rome that is worth playing in spite of some script related and technical issues.",2022-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61f57a9e9e5c48c548d751b1,RPG Site,Bryan Vitale,80,"Expeditions: Rome is an impressive tactical RPG with captivating strategic combat, as well as a lot more heart than expected.",2022-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61f43eaa9e5c48c548d74c2e,GamesCreed,Jakob Gottschalk,84,"Expeditions: Rome is a compelling blend of RPG and strategy that, while perhaps lacking the personability other RPGs have with their units, more than makes up for it everywhere else.",2022-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61f3dd439e5c48c548d749f2,Impulsegamer,Nathan Misa,90,"Expeditions: Rome balances thoughtful historical story-telling, ambitious RPG elements and tactical warfare to serve up a Roman triumph.",2022-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61f018a19e5c48c548d72142,33bits,Euyen Esquefa Pons,85,"Expeditions Rome is a huge game that does a lot of things and does them all in a remarkable way. Turn-based battles, large-scale strategy, or stories with long-term decisions, take your pick. It won't disappoint the Expeditions veteran, and it won't disappoint the new player. Highly recommended.",2022-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61f000499e5c48c548d71ef9,WayTooManyGames,Thomas Medina,80,"Expeditions: Rome is a great game that does exactly what it sets out to do. It’s a CRPG set during Ancient Rome focusing on authenticity and balancing RPG mechanics with hardcore strategy mechanics. A balance it strikes well, with a well written story and a polished Roman Legion customization and battle system.",2022-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61ecd62e9e5c48c548d7095c,Gamerweb.pl,Kasjan Nowak,90,"I would definitely recommend to all fans of tactical RPGs, play Expeditions: Rome.",2022-01-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61eb23df9e5c48c548d70319,3DNews,Михаил Пономарев,70,"Expeditions: Rome has some major flaws, but its strong parts can capture you for dozens of hours.",2022-01-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61eadbb59e5c48c548d7011c,GameSpace,Catherine Daro,90,"Expeditions: Rome is a masterpiece of a turn-based RPG, featuring an impressive web of interconnected systems and features.",2022-01-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e98fce9e5c48c548d6faee,PC Gamer,Robert Zak,73,An uneven epic whose historical richness guides it through some awkward pacing.,2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e979ec9e5c48c548d6fa0e,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,90,Logic Artists finally did it! They made epic mix of RPG and turn-based strategy. Roma Victor!,2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e9302d9e5c48c548d6f5e9,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,85,"Expeditions: Rome asks a lot out of its players but if you are into its historical setting and a classic turn-based RPG design coupled with a kind of grand strategy system, it also gives a lot back to you in pure video game form of entertainment.",2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e923139e5c48c548d6f4a0,Wccftech,Chris Wray,85,"Expeditions: Rome is a surprisingly detailed tactical RPG that takes you through three huge theatres of the Roman republic on a personal quest for revenge or triumph. This story is what you make of it, packed full of meaningful decisions that influence many aspects of the game. Adding to this story is a robust character development system that feeds into the excellent combat, with multiple side-missions to develop both characters equipment and stories, as well as your war camp. The game feels like it could become dull, but never reached that point and is one well worth it for any RPG fan.",2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e8da519e5c48c548d6f368,Oyungezer Online,Ares Aybar,70,A beautiful journey through the Roman Empire with elements of strategy and IO.,2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e8583b9e5c48c548d6f118,IGN,Leana Hafer,80,"Expeditions: Rome deserves a Roman triumph as one of the most impressive tactical RPGs of the last several years, despite occasionally bending under the weight of too many systems.",2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e857b59e5c48c548d6f107,COGconnected,Jake Hill,90,"Streamlined is a good word to describe Expeditions: Rome. Instead of jamming it full of every feature under the sun, it’s lean and mean. Maybe you are making fewer choices than you would in the latest Pathfinder game, but every one of those choices is meaningful. That philosophy permeates every level of the game, from the combat systems, to the art design, to the music, and the writing. A lot of thought went into every part of this game. RPG fans should honor that by giving just as much thought back to this game.",2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e844f49e5c48c548d6efb0,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,90,Expeditions: Rome knows how to make history exciting and engaging. The tactical engagements offer variety and challenge. Controlling a legion is makes the player feel powerful. Interacting with the likes of Mithridates through dialogue will appeal to history lovers but you don’t have to know the period to enjoy the narrative.,2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61efcdb09e5c48c548d71d3c,WhatIfGaming,Alec Padua,85,Expeditions: Rome gives you a mix of social intrigue and hex-style turn-based strategy. Relive the glory days of Rome as a high-ranking military official. Meet companions and hire trusted legionnaires in your quest for dominance. Get immersed with tons of quests and random world map events while maintaining order in your regions and learning more about Roman culture.,2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e8e0979e5c48c548d6f3e6,GRYOnline.pl,Adam Zechenter,60,"I would appreciate Expeditions: Rome much more if only there were fewer boring tasks and everything was happening faster. Conquering Europe really shouldn't take that long, and battles should have more meaning, albeit less frequent. Quantity does not mean quality.",2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e7c7d39e5c48c548d6e616,AltChar,Adnan Kljajić,70,"Expeditions: Rome is a game with high points in storytelling and gameplay alike but the latter aspect has some glaring issues that drag it back quite a bit. Without too much eye candy, the game strives to show you the world and help you immerse into it, instead of expecting you to look at it as if you were window shopping.",2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e7bbed9e5c48c548d6e5e4,Hey Poor Player,Jonathan Trussler,80,"Expeditions: Rome is a profoundly in-depth RPG that manages to achieve much of its lofty ambitions with verve. There are a few potholes in this otherwise flawless Roman road, especially with how steep the learning curve is, but they should get smoothed out in time. For those who loved the tactical machinations of X-Com, but wanted a bit more character development and a personal story, Expeditions: Rome is more fun than visiting the Circus Maximus and Colosseum with a full amphora of wine.",2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e768d49e5c48c548d6e344,PPE.pl,Igor Chrzanowski,80,"Expeditions: Rome is by far the best installment of the series launched nearly a decade ago. If you love the RPG genre with unusual twists, you should definitely be interested in the latest THQ Nordic entry.",2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e712839e5c48c548d6e213,Niche Gamer,Frank Streva,85,"If you’ve never experienced an Expeditions game before, then Expeditions: Rome is a good starting point. It’s by far the most polished and refined game in the series, and features a variety of unique little ideas and mechanics you don’t really see in other RPGs. The first few months of the year are usually pretty slow in terms of releases, so now is the perfect time to dive into a lengthy RPG like Expeditions: Rome.",2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e70d9c9e5c48c548d6e19c,Gamers Heroes,Johnny Hurricane,85,"I'll make this as simple as possible: If you like the idea of controlling a Roman Legion and conquering in the name of Rome, you will like Expeditions: Rome. If that doesn't sound like fun, then this game won't be for you.",2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e70d819e5c48c548d6e18a,Game Rant,Hodey Johns,50,"Expeditions: Rome feels more like a mod with Roman themes than a fully fleshed-out game. From the customization to the design, there are many details that feel unfinished or lack the depth expected of games in the strategy genre. Still, there is fun to be had if players are willing to focus exclusively on the tactics and strategy. Those looking for more of the same coming off Expeditions: Viking will be satisfied enough, even if this new title doesn't feature any major innovations.",2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e700b29e5c48c548d6e101,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,85,"Don't be fooled by its raw presentation, and don't let yourself be discouraged by a poorly made dubbing: Expeditions Rome is a video game that treats us with a first-rate role-playing experience. In a nutshell, if you love tactical RPGs you can't miss Logic Artists' latest creation.",2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e6f65c9e5c48c548d6e0c6,IGN Italy,Stefano Castagnola,82,"Expeditions: Rome is the best title in the series yet, with an intriguing storyline that can be partially influnced by players choices and a deeply satistying combat system in which players can test their tactical prowess.",2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e6f4ce9e5c48c548d6e0b4,CGMagazine,Hayes Madsen,70,The overwhelming feeling I had in my time with Expeditions: Rome is that it's perfectly average.,2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e6f4a29e5c48c548d6e0a7,The Escapist,Elise Avery,,,2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e6ea539e5c48c548d6decb,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,75,"Expeditions: Rome, despite some not so well crafted aspects, manages to deliver a captivating tactical experience.",2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e6e7a49e5c48c548d6debd,Fextralife,,81,"Expeditions: Rome is a fun and challenging RPG that requires closer attention. It brings back fond memories of the impactful choices made back in the days of classic RPGs like Baldur's Gate and Planescape Torment. Moreover, the developers have made turn-based combat cohesively nuanced and challenging at the same time. With over 65 hours of content, Expeditions: Rome is worth getting into.",2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e6e6bd9e5c48c548d6deac,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Nate Crowley,,"Despite a bit of a subdued opening hour, Expeditions: Rome is a gripping, ambitious historical CRPG that shines in its writing, its art direction, and most of all in the design of its turn-based combat encounters.",2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e6e6229e5c48c548d6de80,RPGamer,Alex Fuller,80,"For those looking for an engaging historical RPG, Expeditions: Rome is an easy recommendation. The options for tailoring the difficulty allows players to focus on their preferred elements and make it challenging, welcoming, and rewarding depending on what players want.",2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,3e7a695d0c9444a9b7b0edd55d041ec2 61e7ed339e5c48c548d6e786,Enternity.gr,Konstantinos Kalkanis,70,"Curse of the Dead Gods is an excellent roguelike, ready to offer generous fun and satisfaction to the fans of the genre.",2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 6092889b6a418dc538cbb312,GameBlast,Tiago Herrmann,80,"Curse of the Dead Gods ignores its narrative scope and does not deepen its story, but it is through a series of interesting and stable mechanics, level design and a well-built atmosphere that it surprises and becomes truly rewarding.",2021-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 60898cc76a418dc538cba7a3,RPG Fan,Bob Richardson,80,"Engrossing for the first ten hours, but loses its luster soon after.",2021-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 6080e6c879a3a34d882b2454,INVEN,Suhyung Jung,80,"Action Loglight is a game with fun control. The level design focused on improving the player's skills. Besides that, dozens of other weapons and artifacts are prepared. Although it's quite difficult, it also supports assist mode for beginners.",2021-04-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 60688abccfbed43e464661f3,Game Forces PT,Bruno Alexandre Ferreira,85,"Curse of the dead gods it’s an awesome title for the rouguelike type of games! It as the right mix between challenge and experimentation, that gives to the player dozens of hours of gameplay before it starts to wear. It’s really satisfying to finally complete a dungeon after a couple of spending hours. After all this you even can call it the morbid little brother of Hades that offers you a motivating combat and really well done and combined mechanics.",2021-04-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 605c9783cfbed43e46465549,XboxEra,Jesse Norris,80,"Curse of the Dead Gods is a solid title for fans of rogue-likes and dungeon crawlers. An excellent progression system is tied to a damned fun combat system. Retailing for only $20 US it is easy to recommend, and as it is a Focus Home Interactive game I wouldn’t be shocked if it hit Game Pass at some point in the future. The time in early-access has really paid off, and you would do well to try it for yourself.",2021-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 60581a00cfbed43e46464ca8,Gaming Nexus,Rob Larkin,90,"Curse of the Dead Gods is a finely polished roguelike that embodies the best elements of the genre. It has a battle scheme that is simple to grasp but requires skill to master. It balances the progression of each run with penalties to maintain a steady, yet shifting, challenge. It brings a few elements over that a roguelike purist might scoff at, but does so purely to the benefit of the game, and aids a progression system that feels meaningful while not demeaning the overall challenge. It nails that hallmark of the roguelike where you always feel like maybe dipping in for one more run.",2021-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 60552790cfbed43e46464b43,Game Informer,Liana Ruppert,73,"Curse of the Dead Gods is tried-and-true roguelite experience that balances challenge and exploration, but has trouble keeping the action engaging amid its repetition.",2021-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 60537a02cfbed43e464649b5,GameSpace,Scott Jeslis,90,"Curse Of The Dead Gods will bear plenty of comparisons to the excellent Hades game. But in its own right, Curse Of The Dead Gods has a lot of unique features to offer in the ARPG rogue-lite play space. The game is challenging without being frustrating. The artwork is pleasing and the game mechanics are engaging. Curse Of The Dead Gods has a lot to offer and is positioned to be the rogue-lite game of 2021!",2021-03-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 605a56f3cfbed43e4646529b,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,80,"So overall, even if the roguelike or roguelite genres are normally not your cup of tea, if you’re up for a good challenge and love the action adventure styles of adventuring, I would wholeheartedly recommend Curse of the Dead Gods. Fans of roguelikes and roguelites? If you haven’t already, what are you waiting for!?",2021-03-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 605504aecfbed43e46464b06,Hey Poor Player,Josh Speer,70,"If you’re a fan of roguelikes and want to try your hand at something reminiscent of Indiana Jones, Curse of the Dead Gods might be your game. For everyone else, it’s best to avoid entering this deadly temple of ancient horrors.",2021-03-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 604b8897529d50e69fa106d7,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,85,"Cursed game, which can infect you with great gameplay and unique elements.",2021-03-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 604a0d03529d50e69fa10493,DarkZero,Ian Howarth,80,"Still, even without every fresh touch making it's mark on the genre or not quite living up to the high-difficulty level that many people boast the game has, I found it to be a great time.",2021-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 60498820529d50e69fa1044a,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,Curse of the Dead Gods is one of the most varied and gripping roguelikes that I've ever played so if you enjoy challenging combat with a wide variety of melee and ranged weaponry set in a dark and eerie game world then you'll love what it has in store.,2021-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 624fba2f008489e208d7c9e4,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,85,A solid rogue-lite offering intense gameplay. Held back slightly by a long currency grind and an imperfectly executed light mechanic.,2021-03-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 6090adaa6a418dc538cbb15f,Geeks & Com,Kevin Cormier,90,"Another indie game that could've easily flown under the radar, Curse of the Dead Gods is a whole lot of fun. Greatly inspired by games like Hades, Dead Cells or Darkest Dungeon, it still managers to shine amongs the roguelites. A very good game early in 2021.",2021-03-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 604a40f2529d50e69fa10546,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,75,A cute roguelite full of cliches that actually make it something quite special.,2021-03-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 60450b2d529d50e69fa0ff10,SomHráč.sk,Patrik Guľa,90,Curse of the Dead Gods is an excellent roguelike that shouldn't be skipped by any fans of the genre.,2021-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 6042cdc6529d50e69fa0fdbd,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,88,"Curse of the Dead Gods boasts some very compelling and unique game mechanics combined with a fantastic combat system that demands mastery of the content it offers. Hades may be the social pretty boy of the genre, but Curse of the Dead Gods is that disciplined old adventurer ready to whip you into shape. Fortune and glory kid, fortune and glory.",2021-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 604008d1529d50e69fa0fa75,Just Push Start,Mark Fajardo,89,"I had a lot of fun playing Curse of the Dead Gods and it's fairly addicting once you get the mechanics down. For better or worse, it is rather mechanic heavy that may or may not be positive. Often times it can be a bit convoluted and ultimately a less aggressive playstyle will make up for a passive one with the torch or being overly greedy. Given it's a great game to pick up and play and it doesn't take particularly long to get the hang of it, I strongly suggest giving it a go if you're looking for something to scratch that roguelike itch.",2021-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 60467c6e529d50e69fa10023,KeenGamer,Jake Sparkman,70,"Curse of the Dead Gods is finally out of Early Access! Explore trap-ridden temples and fight supernatural enemies in this Action Roguelite from Passtech Games. Will you be victorious over the temple Gods, or will you succumb to your own corruption and greed?",2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 603ecefd529d50e69fa0f9b0,GameSkinny,Jordan Baranowski,90,Curse of the Dead Gods is an action-roguelike with slick combat and a risk-reward loop that will keep you coming back.,2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 61fa76469e5c48c548d77205,Hynerd.it,,75,"Curse of the Dead Gods is a roguelike that demands a lot from the player with its hardcore approach. The small French production shines thanks to the variety that the gameplay offers and thanks to the artistic sector. Unfortunately, the repetitiveness and optimization problems affect the good result of the game, Hades' first stepson.",2021-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 6052b725cfbed43e4646470a,Gamefa,Amirmehdi Namjoo,90,"Curse of the Dead Gods is a Roguelite game that combines gameplay ideas from different successful games to offer a unique experience. It may look similar to Hades, but other than a superficial similarity, it uses original art direction and creates a dark atmosphere. Unfortunately, it has some problems in the narrative, and the developers didn’t use the game’s full potential. At All, Curse of the Dead Gods is an excellent experience, and I believe Roguelite fans will enjoy it.",2021-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 603ce287529d50e69fa0f804,The Games Machine,Paolo Besser,81,"Curse of the Dead Gods is a roguelike hack'n'slash with fast-paced action, and an immediate but also very deep combat system.",2021-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 603c710d529d50e69fa0f782,PSX Brasil,Rui Celso,90,"Curse of the Dead Gods is a fun, exciting game that can make you spend hours in front of the TV. The title offers one of the best adventures in roguelike style, even though over time it gets a little repetitive because of the lack of creativity of enemies and dungeons.",2021-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 6039662f529d50e69fa0f580,3DNews,Михаил Пономарев,80,"Aesthetically outstanding and driven by spectacular action, Curse of the Dead Gods is a fine roguelike entry.",2021-02-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 60379067529d50e69fa0f2d1,Use a Potion,,86,"The roguelite genre might be a bustling one on the Nintendo Switch, but Curse of the Dead Gods offers enough entertainment and unique ideas to make it worth your while. Sure, it might not necessarily evolve upon the dungeon-crawling roguelite genre in any real way, but ideas such as the curses and the dark-and-light mechanics shows that it isn’t afraid to do things a bit differently (though the fact that it absolutely nails all of the basic elements of the genre helps too). The small innovations pay off in the long run, with Curse of the Dead Gods proving to be an addictive and fun dungeon-crawler that has kept me hooked to my Nintendo Switch for hours on end as of late. It’s a little bit of a shame that it doesn’t have an exciting personality-fuelled narrative to follow, but gamers won’t be disappointed with the perilous yet satisfying escapades they’ll endure when battling through Curse of the Dead Gods’ deadly temples.",2021-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 6058b3cdcfbed43e46464d28,Rapid Reviews UK,Rob Lake,90,"Curse of the Dead Gods is a skill-based roguelike set inside a cruel, dark temple with a seemingly infinite amount of endless rooms and corridors. Death is always just one step behind, and that’s if the constant threat of corruption doesn’t get to you first!",2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 60368464529d50e69fa0f174,NintendoWorldReport,Joel DeWitte,75,"Curse of the Dead Gods could have easily been an also-ran to solely capitalize on an upcoming release that has a lot of buzz (think Antz to A Bug's Life). Instead, I've been greeted with a roguelike that, while definitely sharing DNA with other dungeon crawlers, has enough interesting backdrops with a few neat combat ideas to make it its own. Curse of the Dead Gods' unique features don't all hit dead-on, but what's here is a game that while not as refined is still plenty of fun in its own right.",2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 603682d8529d50e69fa0f172,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,80,"A breezier, simpler game than its clear inspirations, what Curse of the Dead Gods lacks in narrative it makes up for in focused, crunchy gameplay. Combat is interesting, exploration is rewarding and the systems in play are sufficiently diverse to make this a winner. It won't consume you forever, but you'll feel far from short-changed by this game of meaningful, divergent dungeons.",2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 6036750f529d50e69fa0f164,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,80,"As Rogue-likes go, Curse of the Dead Gods is up there with the best of them. It’s got brilliant combat, dastardly traps to overcome if you want their riches, and numerous unique systems layered on top that add considerable depth. With the prospect of death (or at least grave misfortune) around every corner, it keeps you on your toes, uncertain of what the future holds. But you’ll find yourself going back time and time again, ever hopeful that soon, the temple that’s been holding you back will be conquered. It’s not for the faint of heart, but Rogue-like fans would be mad to give this the cold shoulder.",2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 603557cc529d50e69fa0f032,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,70,"Really, though, Curse of the Dead God's biggest problem is simply that it exists in a ridiculously over-saturated space, and doesn't do anything meaningful to help it stand out. In a world post-Hades, it's hard to see where this one fits into the library of any but the most over-committed roguelike fan. That's not a fault of the game in itself. Once you understand how to play it and have learned its rhythms and studied its enemies, it's perfectly competent at what it's doing. It's just lacking a bit of verve and panache, so it will never have the same appeal as its already-storied peer.",2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 60353603529d50e69fa0ef9c,WellPlayed,Adam Ryan,85,"As visually striking as it is addictive, Curse of the Dead Gods blends together satisfying combat with a few unique mechanics, making for a roguelite that will eat away at your free time in a big way",2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 60353513529d50e69fa0ef91,Checkpoint Gaming,Elliot Attard,80,"I really really enjoyed my time with Curse of the Dead Gods and am happy to call this a great game. It’s an idea that’s been done before, but Curse of the Dead Gods executes on that idea almost flawlessly. The game is polished and deep with a really solid amount of content that’ll keep players entertained for hours. For those seeking a challenging combat Roguelike game, you won’t be disappointed with this release.",2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 6059e76fcfbed43e46464ff0,Movies Games and Tech,Daniel Waite,80,"The message that the downfall of mankind is its own greed wasn’t lost on me. However, I was so engrossed by the gameplay that I allowed this curse to infect me. It’s a glorious game that successfully blends a multitude of genres, and a game I strongly recommend. Buy your copy here, you won’t regret it! Choose your approach, select your weapons, and hope that the gods and luck are on your side.",2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 603828ee529d50e69fa0f423,PC Invasion,Jason Rodriguez,70,"Curse of the Dead Gods' combat system is extremely rewarding, and the challenge will keep you on your toes. Unfortunately, it lacks a lot in terms of content and it can be repetitive within a few hours. It's worth playing in bursts, but it doesn't have enough to satisfy long-term engagement.",2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 603568b3529d50e69fa0f0a5,IGN,Mitchell Saltzman,90,"Great action, smart strategy, and random curses carry Curse of the Dead Gods to top of the action roguelite genre.",2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 60354905529d50e69fa0efb0,FingerGuns,Toby Andersen,80,"While its lack of any narrative and tangible reward is a shame, Curse of the Dead Gods is a strong and well-crafted roguelite experience with a meaty soulslike combat system, and a remarkable number of mechanics and systems all working seamlessly together.",2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 603544a3529d50e69fa0efad,Nintendo Blast,Farley Santos,85,"Curse of the Dead Gods combines dungeon exploration and Roguelite in an exciting and brutal experience. Temple exploration is a tense activity because of the traps that, for the most part, are only revealed under light. The combat is exciting, intense and difficult, always requiring quick reflexes and strategic thinking. In addition, there is a good variety of weapons and equipment, and the corruption mechanic brings a sense of constant urgency to the runs. Roguelite features help to differentiate runs, but the grind and limitations in content diversity bring a slight sense of repetition. In the end, Curse of the Dead Gods is addictive — just be prepared to die a lot.",2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,623106d906bd4a129de745d52a94ec46 5e465fa6bdf729557ef4069b,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,84,"Even if you have already played it, this is the best way to jump back into a game that has aged incredibly well, both visually and in terms of gameplay mechanics.",2020-02-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5e202c744a8a3b376f438554,Spaziogames,Marcello Paolillo,80,"Alien: Isolation is exactly the game that Switch owners were clamoring for. Simply, the greatest survival horror based on Alien franchise.",2020-01-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5e1f0a4563796013cde61f8b,GamingTrend,Devo Deaves,85,"Superb port of an already amazing game, perfectly at home on Nintendo Switch looking great and as chilling as ever.",2020-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5e1899ee117f2f0cdf3db775,Gaming Nexus,Sean Colleli,90,"Feral Interactive has ported Alien: Isolation to Switch with no cut corners. Simply put, this game is a timeless horror masterpiece that ratchets up the dread and doesn't let up, and it looks and plays amazingly on Switch. Don't pass it up.",2020-01-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5e0be03971f25c74e732642f,Pure Nintendo,Seth Cano,100,"Alien Isolation provides an utmost emotionally pulling experience, and runs flawlessly on the Nintendo Switch. The game truly is a testament to what can be done by third-party developers and porting studios.",2019-12-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5e07e14d71f25c74e73262f8,NintendoWorldReport,Jared Rosenberg,90,"The game's ability to capture a strong dose of the original Alien film's atmosphere helps create a wonderfully immersive experience. As long as you understand that this is a survival game where brute force will simply lead to a quick death, it's highly recommended.",2019-12-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5dfaaa11239b721b0efd9678,COGconnected,Rhett Waselenchuk,84,"Alien: Isolation on the Switch is fantastic, and is most definitely a game that deserves a spot on your shelf. ",2019-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5df64673239b721b0efd92f6,FNintendo,André Pereira,90,"Alien: Isolation was not a game that many thought would find a home in the Nintendo Switch but here we are. And the result could not be more satisfying: with its horrifying sensations, heart-pounding suspense, perfectly crafted environments and a sound component that's certain to cause severe frights, Alien: Isolation on the Nintendo Switch is a marvelous piece of work that deserves every second dedicated to it.",2019-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5e2c8388c25afe0e75c30f3e,Everyeye.it,Giovanni Calgaro,85,"Alien: Isolation has been released for five years but still remains an essential work not only for anyone who claims to be a fan of the xenomorph, but also for all fans of the survival horror genre.",2019-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5e1fc6174a8a3b376f438542,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,85,"Alien: Isolation was a very positive surprise when it was launched in 2014 and five years later it still is on the Nintendo console. Possibly it is the game that does more justice to the xenomorph franchise, it will know how to keep us in tension and get scared on more than one occasion, although the high duration of the title and the repetition of situations subtract some of them. In spite of everything, if you are a fan of the franchise, and horror games are your favourite genre, do not miss the opportunity.",2019-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5e2db96a280b1e048656c097,GamePro,Michael Cherdchupan,81,"Atmospheric and detailed implementation of the SciFi film template, in which the alien gets a bit annoying in the last third",2019-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5df4723ead4f81777e1f588a,Jack of All Controllers,James Sousa,85,"While I do think it has pacing issues along with some annoying elements, I think it’s still worth a look.",2019-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5df256d6ad4f81777e1f55eb,Wccftech,Dave Aubrey,82,"Alien Isolation is an essential horror game, and the Nintendo Switch version might even be the very best place to play it, as long as you can ignore the caveats mentioned above. With excellent picture and audio quality, thick atmosphere, and a beautiful aesthetic, it is one of the most interesting licensed games ever released, and a great stealth horror title to enjoy.",2019-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5defa5e5ad4f81777e1f5289,Press Start,James Berich,85,"Alien: Isolation is close to a survival horror masterpiece that, while unforgiving, carries itself with an unbridled sense of style and class. It authentically recreates the look and feel of the original 1979 film while still feeling incredibly rewarding. Through some wizardry, the game plays just as well, if not better, on Switch, and is to be commended as one of the best ports the platform has ever seen.",2019-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5de98f0dad4f81777e1f4d56,God is a Geek,Chris White,90,"If you've not played Alien: Isolation, then now's the time! If you've been waiting for it to come to the Switch, then it's a must buy if you want to be scared to death, filled with impressive visuals and thrilling moments.",2019-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5de47112ad4f81777e1f3ec2,Cubed3,Rudy Lavaux,90,"Without any of the technical issues that plagued it on other systems it got released on, Alien: Isolation was, and remains, one of the best survival horror games ever made.",2019-12-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5de2307bad4f81777e1f3d61,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,90,Feral Interactive has done a stellar job with this Switch port and the excellent motion controls and inclusion of all previously-released DLC only go to sweeten the deal. This is essential stuff for survival horror fans.,2019-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5de23059ad4f81777e1f3d5e,Nintendo Enthusiast,John Friscia,80,"Alien: Isolation might be one of the best licensed games ever made, and Feral Interactive has succeeded in preserving its harrowing gameplay on Nintendo Switch. Rare bugs and frame rate drops aside, this is the same intensely atmospheric and frightful game it was in 2014. The difference is that now you can play it on the go — as long as you crank the screen brightness settings way up.",2019-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5de0f7b9ad4f81777e1f3cd0,Use a Potion,Daryl Leach,86,"Alien: Isolation is a blast to play on the Nintendo Switch, with its frightening gameplay mechanics and incredibly atmospheric setting helping it establish itself as one of the best horror titles to release on the system. Sure, it has its flaws and I do think the game is a little longer than it needs to be, but being pursued by the Xenomorph is still as intense and daunting now as it was when the game first released five years ago – plus, you can do it all on the go now… what more could you want? Nintendo Switch gamers that are eager for some intense and utterly terrifying action won’t be disappointed by Alien: Isolation.",2019-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5ddd5613ad4f81777e1f3933,Hobby Consolas,Álvaro Alonso,88,One of the best ports we'v seen for the Nintendo Switch. One of the best horror games of the last decade. Admire the purity of the perfect organism: do yourself a favor and play Alien: Isolation.,2019-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5eff93d4d88e035744c19658,Forever Classic Games,Alex McCumbers,78,I think Isolation could use a sequel. There are plenty of great ideas and the presentation was mostly on point.,2019-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5d866eb993765d677873c00f,Cubed3,Ofisil,80,"First, Alien: Isolation is a good, yet flawed, stealth game; second, Alien: Isolation is a very good, yet flawed, survival horror game; and, third, Alien: Isolation is an almost flawless tribute to the original Alien film. Rest assured, the third reason makes putting aside the few issues at hand quite easy, in order to enjoy what is one of the most thrilling sci-fi rides ever.",2019-06-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5d866eb993765d677873bffc,Kinglink Reviews,,80,"A master of horror and terror, which brings one of the film’s greatest terrors to life in a game. If you want to be scared this game will achieve it. Though it has a few flaws it’s incredibly effective.",2018-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5d866eb993765d677873bfdc,DrJoeystein,Joey Thurmond,,"Whether you act upon fight or flight, the restrictions imposed on the moment-to-moment gameplay never fail to make sneaking or making a scene filled with excitable tension. While some design choices, a lack of diverse objectives, minor issues with the controls, and passable characters will contribute to varying bouts of boredom, it's more than worth to see Amanda through to aurally and visually absorb every second of the distinct retro-futurism that Creative Assembly perfectly replicates and improves upon.",2016-01-20T05:00:00.000Z,False,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5d866ebb93765d677873c082,GameSkinny,Menachem Rephun,80,"Alien: Isolation is not without its flaws, but overall, it is a riveting, stunningly designed horror game that does justice to the ""Aliens"" franchise.",2015-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5d866eba93765d677873c03f,Niche Gamer,Cody Long,70,"Alien: Isolation is a frightening, atmospheric experience, and a perfect example of how to properly adapt an Alien game. However, it is not without its pitfalls. Abysmal pacing, a thin plot, bugs aplenty, and a frustrating save system are just a few of the many snags in an otherwise faithful representation of the franchise as a whole. Even with those drawbacks, I'd recommend A:I wholeheartedly to fans of horror, or devotees of the series. If you're not either of those things, however, you may find more aggravation than fun in the 15-20 hours of gameplay the game has to offer.",2014-12-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5d866eb993765d677873bfcc,Kritiqal,Nate Kiernan,,"Alien: Isolation has the makings of the game the franchise deserves and shows us why that would be so amazing, if only we can find a way to blow the troublesome bits out the airlock.",2014-11-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5d866ebb93765d677873c09e,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,80,"Alien: Isolation has its issues, but by-and-large it's the best stealth game of the year and a stunning tribute to Ridley Scott's universe.",2014-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 62324e38274ec35e72dbf3d1,Tom's Guide,Alex Cranz ,90,Scarily good sound and level design make Alien: Isolation the season's best horror game.,2014-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5d866eb793765d677873be67,The Digital Fix,James Marshall,80,"Wrapped in the grainy trappings of detail-perfect environments, Creative Assembly have done devout fans proud, managing to create a game that fits the right tone. It's a love letter for the fans - one so delicately written that it's fun to imagine what the studio would do with other films.",2014-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5d866eb793765d677873be70,PC Invasion,Tim McDonald,80,"A stealth-horror game designed, with precision, to make pretty much every single activity and objective as uncomfortable and tense as possible.",2014-10-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5d866eb893765d677873bf4e,PCMag,Timothy Torres,90,"Creative Assembly made a game worthy of Ridley Scott's original Alien. If you're a fan of that sci-fi horror classic, or survival horror, or stealth games, give Alien: Isolation a try.",2014-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5d866ebc93765d677873c0bb,GameCrate,Quibian Salazar-Moreno,80,"Alien: Isolation is an experience that takes you back to the vibe of the first film, where humans are powerless against the alien and must find a different way to win against it. For the die-hard Alien and survival horror fan, you won't disappointed. But if you're looking for the action of a first-person shooter, or even a stealth action game, you might be disappointed with the game's slow pacing.",2014-10-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5d866eba93765d677873c020,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,90,We've actually been waiting longer for a quality Alien game longer then Amanda Ripley has been in pursuit of her mother. But finally are we going to get the game we deserve?,2014-10-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5d866eb993765d677873bfd6,High-Def Digest,Nick Hartel,80,"I truly want to say 'Alien Isolation' is a contender for game-of-the-year. It's the rare gaming experience that offered me something I never experienced and immersed me in a setting from start to finish. It's beautifully rendered and one can't praise the sound design enough. Still, there's no denying it's long and repeated trial-and-error will only stretch that out to moments of sheer frustration at the game. The story of Amanda Ripley is definitely worth experiencing, but be prepared for some stretches of thin narrative amidst your quest to survive, or more aptly, die less. Finally, it seems, Sega, has directed developer Creative Assembly to make a game with enough authenticity, creativity, and style to make the franchise proud. For those willing to look past the most recent abysmal offering, Gearbox's 'Aliens: Colonial Marines,' 'Alien Isolation' brings it back to where it started. I can't lie about your chances, but... you have my sympathies.",2014-10-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5d866eb993765d677873bfdf,VGChartz,Jake Weston,,"It's taken over two decades, but Creative Assembly has cracked the code for what makes a great Alien game.",2014-10-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5d866eb993765d677873bfe2,Birth. Movies. Death.,Andrew Todd,,"By the time I reached the end of my sojourn on Sevastopol, I'd been beaten, bruised, shot, electrocuted, bitten, and burned. I'd gone into the heart of the alien nest and into the icy black vacuum of space. I'd jumped in terror at sounds coming from all sides, and forced myself to continue when all hope was lost. But I fought through it all, dammit, and came out on the other side a changed woman.",2014-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5d866eba93765d677873c06b,ThisGenGaming,Kerwin Tsang,90,"Overall, Isolation is a superb game that stands on its own feet, regardless of its ties to the Alien franchise. Of course, fans of the series will be the ones who enjoy it the most; if you consider yourself an Alien fan even slightly, you pretty much have to play this game. It treats the alien creature with the respect it deserves; as an indestructible perfect organism, and not some screeching bug that can be blown apart with a shotgun. The Sevastopol is a pure joy to explore, brought to life by the game's pristine visuals and sound. Newcomers to the series will also find plenty to enjoy, as Isolation brings a new level of unpredictability to a genre that has lately come to lack it. The long segments of exploration will probably put off people who don't understand where Isolation is coming from, and some might find it too long. My opinion is that a game like Isolation, which many of us have been waiting for longer than today's newest generation of gamers have even been alive, can never be too long. This is a stunning return to form for a series that hasn't seen anything good since 2001's Alien vs Predator 2, and I hope a signal for more to follow.",2014-10-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5d866eb893765d677873bf40,TechnoBuffalo,"Eric Frederiksen,Ron Duwell",70,"I think what works against the game more than anything is a simple matter of time. Alien is a sparse movie, carefully crafted to show us as little of the alien as possible, both to hide the alien costume and as a way to keep us in suspense. By the end of the game, you've spent more time looking at the alien than every character in the movies (I'm including Aliens 3, Resurrection, and Prometheus here) combined and somehow come away intact.",2014-10-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5d866ebb93765d677873c08f,ActionTrip,"Uros ""Vader"" Pavlovic",83,"You will be frightened and trust me, you'll never escape. You will be sniffed out no matter where you try to hide.",2014-10-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,d37f3694e7a04edb8347f3cb6320f9d3 5dfe83ec239b721b0efda943,Kritiqal,Nate Kiernan,75,"Prey hasn’t been able to pick and choose its points of inspiration. While the games it lifts from are mechanically engaging, their thematic tensions have not held up as well, leaving Prey an inconsistent jumble of competing philosophies and narrative styles as it tries to recontextualize plot points which in hindsight were not as clever as we made them out to be.",2019-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f893765d677876e62e,games(TM),,70,Less than the sum of its parts,2018-02-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f993765d677876e65e,Videospielkombinat,Wyzzlex,80,"If you are a fan of BioShock and Dishonored, you will definitely love Prey. It offers great gameplay with a strong focus on the player's creativity and a compelling story.",2017-11-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f993765d677876e66f,SquareXO,Rebecca Stow,60,"This psychological horror first-person shooter is set on the abandoned and desolate space station, Talos 1. Accompanied only by aggressive alien life, our protagonist Morgan (male/female depending on the player’s choice) is a marooned scientist suffering with complicated memory loss. Prey follows Morgan’s attempt to escape and prevent the alien Typhons from escaping with him.",2017-08-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f893765d677876e643,Respawning,Javier Reyeros,60,I just got to a point where I didn’t want to invest any more time in this game and wanted to play something more exciting.,2017-08-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f893765d677876e632,The PlayStation Hub,Jett Vincent Sia,80,"Prey draws you in and gives you the weight of responsibilities that whatever the outcome is, they're yours to bear. So whether you retain your humanity, cast it aside to decimate your demons or maximize the two forces together, its all up to you. After many alluring hours in playing this game, the hardest thing I've ever done was deploy a turret in outer space and set it in a position to fire against the enemies in space. So be prepared, cause Prey takes being cautious to a whole new level in gaming.",2017-07-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f893765d677876e618,Pennyworth Reviews,Nick de Bruyne,70,"Immersive and intriguing – By slowing the game right down and also keeping the scarier elements to a very manageable level, Prey encourages you to take your time and enjoy all the details, while also giving you the freedom to approach your problems in a variety of different ways.",2017-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f793765d677876e5f9,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,90,"Adapting the best of emergent gameplay mechanics from the classics like System Shock, Prey raises the bar for the standard of space adventure-thrillers.",2017-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f793765d677876e60e,BaziCenter,Kaveh Eskandari,80,"Mix in Dishonored, System Shock, Death Space and Deus Ex, and you have a new game named Prey! And although it suffers from some underdeveloped gameplay mechanics and lack of weapons, if you give it time, it’ll give you satisfaction.",2017-06-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f793765d677876e5f6,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,60,"If you are truly desperate for a System Shock 2 successor then Prey might just scratch that itch. However, my mom always told me not to scratch an itch because it only makes things worse. She might have been right. (NOTE: Detailed analysis video available on the website)",2017-06-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f893765d677876e615,Zoomg,Niloofar Ebrahim Pour,70,"Prey is one of thoe Sci Fi games which tells the familiar story of an astronaut imprisoned in a spaceship and should fight aliens. The game has some engaging elements which makes you want to finish the game. If you are looking for a good Sci Fi game, Prey is for you.",2017-06-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f793765d677876e5f2,Gaming Masters,Florian Reich,67,Prey offers a fantastic atmosphere on the Talos 1 space station but has a weak story lets the player quickly lose interest,2017-06-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f893765d677876e635,pressakey.com,Tim Bissinger,80,"Prey is dark and grim, it asks interesting questions and with its open-end game and level design it kept me hooked over more than 20 hours where I just couldn't get enough of exploring its world and experimenting with the systems - until it loses some spark over the last third. The road to the end credits is well worth it though as Prey ends in a great finale that I won't forget anytime soon. Prey ended up a very special game to me, and I hope Arkane will get the chance to work on more games like it.",2017-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f793765d677876e5fc,Games Xtreme,Darren Pearce,100,"Prey is a great game, one of the classic science fiction games that combines thoughtful design with kick-ass exploration and player choice -- you don't want to miss this one, just watch out for the photocopier -- I thought I saw it move!",2017-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f793765d677876e603,ComiConverse,Alan Stock,100,"A highly polished immersive sim that although on first glance looks generic, has lots of good ideas and real depth. The star of Prey though is the amazing space station it's set on, a joy to explore.",2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f793765d677876e5f0,Words About Games,,50,"There are some elements of Prey which work fantastically well, making you feel like you’re playing one of the best games of the year so far. Without fail, however, you’re inevitably brought crashing back down to Earth by some of Prey’s dodgier, less well thought out elements...",2017-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f793765d677876e60b,TrueAchievements,Rebecca Smith,80,"If you prefer games that allow you to run and gun through a linear story then this isn't for you, but if you like to experience a game at your own pace and in your own way, you can't go wrong with Prey.",2017-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f793765d677876e605,WellPlayed,Kieran Stockton,75,"Prey generally impresses with its intriguing setting and rewarding exploration, but stumbles in its combat and technical execution",2017-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f893765d677876e611,Common Sense Gaming,,80,"Prey is a solid foray into reboot territory, succeeding where so many other reincarnations of classics have failed. With a star-studded trifecta consisting of a certifiably better-than-average development team, a formidable synthwave composer, and the finishing touches of Chris Avellone, it performs as well as expected, while leaving room for improvement. It’s a mongrel, built from the ground up using hefty influence from many turn-of-the-century, revolutionary classics, but it still manages to remain its own game.",2017-06-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f793765d677876e5e9,Spaziogames,Domenico Musicò,80,"Bethesda has learned the lesson and has kept her promise to a halt, making a noteworthy conversion above average and considerably better than Dishonored 2. Despite some rare uncertainty and little customization, Prey on PC is from reward. If you have any residual doubt and are still pondering the purchase, we can assure you that you have no reason to delay: Arkane's work on PC is finally up to expectations.",2017-06-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f793765d677876e5d0,Level Down Games,Bryan Clutter,80,"The level of creativity that exists within Prey is reason enough to give this one a chance. Veterans of other titles from Arkane Studios will instantly feel right at home, and that's a good feeling. There were a few hiccups along the way, such as game freezing and enemies glitching out, but other than that, it held up well. Offering a style perfected with the Dishonored series and a difficulty that does not mess around, Prey will keep you busy for hours on end.",2017-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f793765d677876e5d8,Digiato,Shayan Ziaei,65,"After playing Prey and experiencing its nonprogressive and unbalanced gameplay, all I can think of is if Prey was the exact reboot which Bethesda was looking for and whether such a mediocre game was worth the cancellation of Prey 2 or not.",2017-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f793765d677876e5cd,Elite Gamer,Vinny Fanneran,70,"Eat, Prey, Load",2017-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f793765d677876e5d3,The Game Fanatics,Ben Runnings,100,"Besides a map system that could be better and a few glitched side quests, my experience with Prey was flawless. There were some misteps near the end, but the final scene gave me chills and the existential implications therein made it all worth it. To me, Prey easily stands toe to toe with some of the best sci-fi games in recent years, and if the world is just, should be remembered as one of the finest gaming experiences of all time. This is an instant classic that you shouldn't overlook.",2017-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f893765d677876e61e,Sirus Gaming,Leif Rey Bornales,80,"Despite the fact that there were technical difficulties, I still enjoyed the game thoroughly. And as much as I would like to talk more details about it, it is better that you explore this dangerous ship to discover them all. It was a fun game from beginning to end. It's a game that tests your morality and compassion. A game that is tailored by how you play it and a game that rewards and punishes you for the things that you do.",2017-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f793765d677876e5ed,GameGrin,Andrew Wowk,90,"Prey is a deep, challenging sci-fi adventure that is more than the sum of its various influences",2017-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f793765d677876e5e6,RPG Fan,Robert Steinman,85,Prey carries the tradition of Deus Ex and System Shock without sacrificing any of what made those games special to begin with.,2017-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f793765d677876e5d5,Life is Xbox,Dae Jim,83,"Arkane Studios made an excellent game, Prey is a pretty fun game to play in the dark. Taking the best from a couple famous games and adding something unique into the mix. In short, buying and playing Prey is something you won’t regret!",2017-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f793765d677876e5ca,Game Debate,Jon Sutton,75,"If you aren't overly familiar with some of the immersive sims that are out there right now, you'll be in for a heck of a ride. There are precious few games right now which do what Prey is trying to do, preserving the core single-player FPS experience for those who don't want to just blast everything in sight. I wouldn't say Prey is the thinking man's FPS, but it's certainly got plenty of substance. In the absence of BioShock 3, this is going to be as good as it gets.",2017-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f893765d677876e61b,Gamefa,Hossein Sadri,70,Prey is a game that focuses on looting and discovering items. But these giant cockroaches called mimics are a serious problem. The horror elements never should’ve been added to a game with this style of gameplay. The level design is not as good as what we’ve seen in Dishonored and The enemies and the battles even worse. The role-playing elements and the player’s choices are still fun but sadly Arkane studios really didn’t make it this time.,2017-05-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f993765d677876e653,OnlySP,,80,"From OnlySP’s first impressions of the demo, Prey stood out as, perhaps, one of the best games of the year. Though the title does contain glitches that should not be expected after release and the progressive values of the narrative may unintentionally complicate the message the game espouses, Prey stands up to scrutiny. The stellar aspects of the game outweigh the negatives by a large margin. Fantastic writing, intelligent casting, comfortably difficult combat, and several bits of innovative game development make Prey thoroughly enjoyable and, undoubtedly, one of the better games that 2017 has produced thus far.",2017-05-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f893765d677876e624,Game Volt,Moustafa Gad,81,"Prey presented the same key features that were a major reason for the success of previous Arkane studio games, such as absolute freedom in the style of gameplay, the list of skills with many choices, a world that is perfectly designed and rich in detail and hours of to roam and remunerative exploration, but there are other elements that have not been given the same quality like combat, the story that has lost its luster in the middle of the events, also suffering the futility of the stealth system or the existence of significant differences between the enemy factions.",2017-05-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f693765d677876e5c7,Player2.net.au,Matt Hewson,,"“Despite its disappointing final few hours, Prey is a wonderfully unique and slightly unsettling experience that deserves your time”",2017-05-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f693765d677876e5c1,Gaming Nexus,Matt Mirkovich,80,"Prey gets a lot of things right, but it has a few technical hiccups and some balance issues that keep it from being a truly stellar experience. Let's hope we see some improvements in the next Prey.",2017-05-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f693765d677876e5b3,Gameplanet,Toby Hills,90,"Prey's systems collide delightfully as the player moves through its magnificently designed interiors, and the stories within are also something extraordinary. Hunt it down with haste.",2017-05-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f693765d677876e5ad,Wade D McGinnis,,50,,2017-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f893765d677876e62c,TechnoBuffalo,Eric Frederiksen,80,Prey is one of my favorite games of 2017 so far.,2017-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f693765d677876e5b8,RPG Site,Bryan Vitale,80,Arkane offers a strong reboot to the lapsed IP that is both mechanically and narratively refreshing.,2017-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f693765d677876e5c4,VGProfessional,Nazih Fares,84,"Rich and full of ideas, Prey is another great work from Arkane Studios, showing once more that they are on par with the biggest development studios around. Great mood and screenwriting, players will find a Metroidvania game mixing horror and science fiction influences, and can handle action, stealth and survival mechanics without trying to hard.",2017-05-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d8676f693765d677876e5be,Gamer Professionals,Jordan Aslett,75,"While 'Prey' tells an great science fiction story inspired greatly by games like 'BioShock' and 'System Shock', it has several key shortcoming that prevent it from being one of the better games to release this year.",2017-05-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,ed17077691c541c19dc95e47fdd1cfd5 5d866fa193765d6778741e9f,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,80,"Smite was a great and fresh take on the MOBA formula back in 2014, and it's only gotten better thanks to a consistent amount of new gods, themed events and eSports support. So Switch players are getting this game in its most evolved form, with a roster that's pushing three figures and a vast number of modes to unlock and enjoy. It does have a higher difficulty curve than the likes of Arena of Valor, and there's a slow grind to earn skins via the Season Pass, but the game itself is one of the best entries in the genre and it's right here on Switch – a cause for celebration and no mistake. However, until the game goes to free-to-play for all users, that paywall is going to hamper its chances of online success.",2019-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa293765d6778741f00,SwitchWatch,James Romero,90,,2019-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa393765d6778741f7e,PCMag,Michael Ajibade,80,"Boasting thrilling game play and some decidedly non-MOBA elements, Smite is the MOBA for those who don't like MOBA. The developers need to address the recent server issues, though.",2016-06-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa393765d6778741f81,NZGamer,Keith Milburn,85,Uneven UI elements and poor tutorials don't detract from the base action.,2016-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa193765d6778741e99,CGMagazine,Chris Carter,75,"From the outset, it's clear that SMITE is a perfect fit for consoles.",2016-06-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa193765d6778741ea1,MMORPG.com,Robert Lashley,80,If you are itching for a MOBA to play on your PS4 you can't go wrong with SMITE. The camera angle and control scheme are a natural fit on console. The power of the PS4 allows the game to be played without much noticeable difference than if it were on a PC. Also the ever growing pantheon of gods provide an interesting if not compelling reason to bring chaos to the battlefield from the comfort of your couch.,2016-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa393765d6778741f7b,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,88,"The game has made an easy transition over to the console from a control standpoint, the variety of characters is truly awesome and I enjoyed the gameplay which felt unique and different to me when compared to similar titles in the genre. Given the fact that SMITE can be tried out for free, I would argue that if you have any interest in the MOBA genre, you owe it to yourself to give this game a try and see. I found the experience loop and the overall gameplay to be quite rewarding, luring me back in time and time again.",2016-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa393765d6778741f63,PlayStation LifeStyle,Paulmichael Contreras,80,"MOBA games are now everywhere. Smite has finally made the transition over to the PlayStation 4, and I am happy to say that the transition has gone fairly smoothly. With good presentation, deceptively easy to pick up combat, and great team mechanics, SMITE will be one to invest time and money into. When you find your favorite character, the best thing to do is simply pay to unlock them. With a seemingly solid commitment to not turn this into a pay-to-win franchise, developer Hi-Rez Studios should be proud of this port.",2016-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa193765d6778741ee8,Brock McLaughlin,Brock McLaughlin,100,"I've been playing on PS4 since the closed beta and have already clocked in 88hr 42 min of playtime, which is more than I have spent on most AAA titles that have been recently released.",2016-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa293765d6778741f21,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,80,The first true MOBA on consoles,2015-10-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa293765d6778741f1b,Gameplanet,Alan Bell,80,"While it doesn't reinvent the genre or lend it much additional flare, Smite is still a worthy addition to the legions of MOBA games that are now available. In particular, it works pretty well on the Xbox One, where you'll never feel gimped by the reduced number of inputs available to you on the controller.",2015-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa293765d6778741f0e,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"All in all SMITE offers up a refreshing take on the MOBA genre. It is not a genre I spend a lot of time with, but I can already say that I have found SMITE to be more to my liking than any of the others I have played so far.",2015-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa193765d6778741eaf,Metro GameCentral,Roger Hargreaves,70,"One of the best MOBAs on any console and a good introduction to the genre in general, thanks to its more console-friendly controls and fun premise.",2015-08-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa393765d6778741f78,GamesRadar+,Chris Thursten,80,"A solid console adaptation of an intricate and rewarding competitive experience, but not without rough edges.",2015-08-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa393765d6778741f72,Destructoid,Chris Carter,70,"SMITE is a fine game and a great choice for folks who may not spend a lot of time on their PC, but there are a number of shortcomings present in both editions that prevent me from playing it as much as some of its competitors. Still, it's a perfect starting point if you're looking to get into the genre, especially with the intuitive controller scheme.",2015-08-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa293765d6778741f50,COGconnected,Adam Dileva,85,"SMITE feels natural to play on Xbox One with a controller, something I was unsure it would as it's a very 'clicky' experience on PC. With the Xbox One now having its first MOBA, hopefully this will open the doors for others to come to the platform, as long as they are done properly and with care, just like SMITE.",2015-08-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa193765d6778741ea5,Shacknews,Daniel Perez,80,"Smite has officially launched on the Xbox One today and if you're a fan of MOBAs, you'll want to check it out as it has great controls, a long list of Gods to play as, and multiple game modes that will please most.",2015-08-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa293765d6778741f31,MMOGames,Mark Monaco,91,"All in all, Smite is not a perfect game. Anyone familiar with HiRez will remember what they did with Tribes: Ascend. What was once a fun game became cluttered with pay to win advantages and heavy mismanagement. Regardless, Smite is a fun game, and as of right now is void of any pay to win schemes. ",2014-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa293765d6778741f1e,PCGamesN,Fraser Brown,80,"I never expected Smite to worm its way into my roster of games I keep playing after review. It's a small number because there isn't enough time in the day for more, but Smite's going in there. It will likely be my go-to MOBA, at least until Heroes of the Storm. There are still almost 40 characters I've barely played, many not at all, and I confess that I might even chuck in a bit of money so I can grab some of the ridiculous god skins. Catwoman Bastet, Sith Lord Sun Wukong: they are absurd and I must own them.",2014-04-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa293765d6778741f2a,GameWatcher,Nick Horth,85,"The fact that you can play as the Mayan god of bees is just the icing on the cake. If you've never played a MOBA before, SMITE is an excellent place to start.",2014-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa193765d6778741e9c,PC Gamer,Wes Fenlon,86,Smite makes the MOBA more approachable with smart tweaks to the formula and action RPG-inspired combat.,2014-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa293765d6778741f2c,Kill Screen,Paul King,55,"But is it worth it? To somebody familiar with the genre, quite possibly. Despite my trepidation at learning another set of items, I still find myself queueing up for a quick game to explore new gods, because even if their outfits point towards a culture of ingrained sexism, the powers and interactions are compellingly equalized. But for a newcomer? It's a bit more complicated. Smite wants to help them to succeed, but I'm not sure it ultimately knows how.",2014-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa393765d6778741f75,IGN,Leah B. Jackson,85,"A new perspective on familiar game design can make everything feel fresh, and Smite doesn't stop there.",2014-04-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa193765d6778741eb2,GameGrin,Kris West,100,"Smite adds a welcome twist to the MOBA formula and, with constant updates and tweaks made with the help of the community, doesn't look like it will be fizzling out anytime soon! If you've ever wanted to know what it would be like to throw Thor's hammer into Poseidon's face, look no further than Smite: Battleground of the Gods.",2014-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa393765d6778741f6f,Gaming Nexus,Nathan Carter,95,"Hi Rez studios has a game changer on their hands here. SMITE is an incredibly fun and addicting MOBA that is perfect for those who are looking from a change of pace from your typical MOBA. It features a great cast of characters, great gameplay, fun game modes and plenty of incentive to keep playing. It's free to play but it isn't pay to win. It has been an absolute joy seeing SMITE grow over the last 8 months and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for the game.",2014-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa193765d6778741ee3,MMORPG.com,Tyler Rowe,77,"I like SMITE. I like it a lot, and I wish it well. I'll probably continue playing the game in my off-time, as it provides an easily accessible source of fun. This MOBA is quick and flashy, has great combat. It's a model that seems to be what HiRez is sticking to, so I can only hope that they don't make a huge bunch of changes just a few months after launch. If you like the idea of MOBAs, but haven't really dug into them because of whatever reason, give SMITE a try. It's different without being alienating, and has a lot going for it already.",2014-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa293765d6778741f27,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Philippa Warr,0,Smite is an enjoyable experience and fun to dip into. It was also useful when I wanted to scratch a MOBA itch (which sounds like some horrible ailment) and didn't have the level of concentration I still need for Dota. There's a refreshing exhilaration which comes from being down on the board instead of up in the sky and it might catch an audience who bounced off other MOBAs or found them dull or frustratingly complex. ,2014-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa293765d6778741f24,Game Informer,Daniel Tack,90,A wide variety of modes (distinctly different from other MOBAs) and a healthy roster of interesting characters make Smite a great option for players of all skill levels,2014-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 5d866fa393765d6778741f6a,GameSpot,Tyler Hicks,80,Smite puts the powers of the gods in your hands as you engage in a battle that will rattle the heavens.,2014-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,f57f2cf4b6aa49be84688e4ea571ccbe 62571801008489e208d812c6,NoobFeed,Yagmur Sevinc,80,"Though it has its ups and downs, Kena: Bridge of Spirits ultimately brings exploration, puzzle-platforming, and close combat in a way that feels like a magical cinematic experience. It is important to remember just how ambitious of a game Kena: Bridge of Spirits is. It tries to achieve greatness in all aspects, balancing exploration with puzzles and a dazzlingly fascinating world on top of well-made characters",2022-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 61b31e7883e54798d121ef35,NoesPaisparaFrikis,,89,"Without a doubt, one of the essentials of the year",2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 61ad6cb692756855bc4ebf53,NaviGames,Franciso Jose Moreno,90,"Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a game in a million. Without being perfect or making big fuss, it manages to excite and involve us with it and show us how a good game should be.",2021-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 617a98841221bf35ed5428aa,Impulsegamer,,100,"Kena: Bridge of Spirits should take most gamers around 10 to 12 hours to complete, depending on the amount of exploring and the level of difficulty. While the blockbusters games of 2021 continue to deliver the same ho-hum experience of 2021, Kena is a much needed ray of sunshine to the current choices of titles available and more importantly, looks fantastic on the PlayStation 5. Additionally, the story and characters creates an enjoyable fairy-tale experience from start to finish on this next-gen console that is definitely a must play game of 2021. Kudos to the development team of Ember Labs for delivering a truly immersive experience, not to mention those surprising twists along the way.",2021-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 6178b08fdf320323c61314c8,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,80,Ember Lab's first concoction triumphs by succinctly shepherding and remixing older genre staples.,2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 616e0d03e856d8ac61c53d8b,Worth Playing,Redmond Carolipio,89,"That said, I found Kena: Bridge of Spirits to be one of the best treats of the year, both for the eyes and for the soul. Not only does it show elaborate craftsmanship, but it also feels like it was infused with joy and awareness. I'm happy it's here, and I look forward to seeing where Kena's bridge can lead.",2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 616e0cbae856d8ac61c53c5e,Cultured Vultures,William Quant,80,"Kena: Bridge of Spirits grounds itself on relaxation, healing, and cuteness, getting us to reflect and meditate on the beauty in the world when there is darkness abound. While lacking in several narrative areas, the gameplay and overall peaceful vibe of the title keep it engaging and enjoyable.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 6207358c9e5c48c548d7eef4,Marooners' Rock,Frank Ventimiglia,86,"An incredibly thought-provoking tale, that explores what happens to those who pass away. The charming story, Disney quality visuals, and well-calculated gameplay mechanics all make for a vastly enjoyable experience.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 616677e28282176801276dc6,GBAtemp,Prans Dunn,78,"As Ember Lab’s debut title, Kena: Bridge of Spirits delivers a visually-striking experience and decent enough gameplay that warrants a closer look at what the developers come up with next.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 6171b89cf646c2c0016ecebe,SomHráč.sk,Martin Kubeš,80,"Ember Lab's debut game looked quite charming from the start and the final product keeps the same charm. Kena: Bridge of Spirits is an great fairytale that is gripping from start to finish, even though gameplay-wise it's a bit too safe.",2021-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 61626acdf8f7e349038848cb,DASHGAMER.com,Dan Rizzo,85,"It’s without question an essential in 2021, despite some minor drawbacks in its writing and creative premise. It does make good on its expectations for being that casual, cinematic game that everyone will fall in love with. Kena: Bridge of Spirits is an adorable action-adventure that players will come away feeling overjoyed and elated.",2021-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 6160e29410b39c41d6ea2d68,Oyungezer Online,Eren Eryürekli,80,"Although Kena doesn't have mechanics or mind-boggling gameplay that we've never seen before, it's a production you'll enjoy a lot of time with.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 615f311c9e65de2d02a1796f,Geeks & Com,Marc-Antoine Bergeron Cote,85,"Kena: Bridge of Spirits is not without flaws in having redundancy problems after a few hours or by not innovating in the field of action and adventure games. Nevertheless, Ember Labs successfully entered the field with a first full game with its own identity and its own untold story. A wonderful universe and breathtaking cinematics for a very small independent team. The title sets the bar very high for big studios who would like to offer this same kind of experience in the future!",2021-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 615ef6399e65de2d02a178cf,GameBlast,Alexandre Galvão,80,"Ember Lab showed enormous competence with Kena: Bridge of Spirits, the first game in its history. A beautiful plot that transports us to a whole new world and a game with challenges and activities that will please everyone. I'm looking forward to seeing what else they can bring in the future, whether in the form of a sequel or even a new narrative.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 615d4bec290395221a1dfc22,INVEN,Suhyung Jung,80,"""Kena: Bridge of Spirits"" seems to incorporate some game elements in a great animated film. It will give a great fun as long as you adapt to its unbalanced and unadjusted difficulty level.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 615cce0030b58f1b1f9087d4,GameGrin,,60,"A good first attempt by a studio that has only worked on animation, but not enough substance in the gameplay to keep you hooked to the very end.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 615c9bbdcfdb94163b99f49a,RPGamer,Alex Fuller,70,"The overall gameplay will be very familiar to 3D adventure fans, but the visuals and charm help to make it feel like a fresh experience in the genre. More adventures for Kena and the Rot would be very welcome.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 615b1a364f291c087de49d08,GameSpace,,90,"From the very first moment till the very end of your journey, Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a heart-warming experience and a real pleasure between the visuals, puzzles and combat. Atmospheric music, beautiful lively graphics, believable heroes and cute little Rots - each little element is woven into the amazing whole that is the gaming experience provided by Kena.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 6165af3680594f6395b33b53,Thumb Culture,,100,"Combat is great, exploration is exciting, Rots are cute, the world is beautiful, the music is perfect. Buy it now, and again in November when it is released on disc. I award Kena: Bridge of Spirits a very high-spirited Thumb Culture Platinum Award.",2021-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 615c7791cfdb94163b99f41c,XGN.nl,Luuc ten Velde,70,"Kena Bridge of Spirits is a good start for Ember Lab and we're curious to see what the studio has in store in the future. When it comes to visuals, the game is up there with Sony's major AAA studios. Unfortunately, it's the gameplay that lags behind quite a bit.",2021-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 615b0b1b4f291c087de49c98,Echo Boomer,David Fialho,,"Kena: Bridge of Spirits is without any doubt a great looking game, in a very familiar and old format, that overstays its welcome mainly because of poor level design and inconsistent gameplay mechanics.",2021-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 615a78fa4f291c087de49b04,JVL,,90,"In addition to its majestic artistic direction, its stunning staging and its striking musical themes, the title also manages to convince where it was not necessarily expected, thanks to a progression system and a demanding gameplay that borrow the best from references that have proven themselves in the field. Ember Lab is therefore achieving a real tour de force for its first try in the world of gaming and just for that, hats off.",2021-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 6159fd272a25e7f9d433e339,GamesFinest,Jennifer Engelhardt,80,"A masterpiece of staging paired with an entertaining, highly digestible and occasionally motivating game design is probably the surprise hit of the year: Kena: Bridge of Spirits impressively proves that it definitely doesn't take an experienced video game developer to create a stable overall construct that not only knows how to captivate emotionally, but can also entertain. The action-adventure hardly brings any innovation to the busy genre, but clearly creates a certain uniqueness due to its discrepant structure. The cuddly Pixar look meets a darker, clearly more grown-up narrative as well as an (over)demanding battle scene, which nevertheless never manages to lose you on a motivational level. In combination with the clearly digestible gameplay and the really successful technical implementation, the action adventure manages to emancipate itself from its indie niche and fights its way into the relevance range of its AAA competition. Minimal lapses like the miserable focus system or minor frame drops are forgiven for the entertaining adventure, of course. What remains in the end is not only an animation studio that has skillfully proven how a holistic vision can liquidate a lack of experience, but has also given us the second reason to own a PlayStation home console in September. Now we just have to hope that Ember Lab exploits the immense merchandising potential behind the cuddly Rott - they deserve it.",2021-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 6158c8c22a25e7f9d433e2a0,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,80,"An enjoyable old-school 3D-platformer that looks great and doesn't have annoying issues of its predecessors of old, like outdated mechanics or janky gameplay.",2021-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 6157d00a9f4312e92e32781d,Easy Allies,Michael Damiani,80,Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a remarkable first effort from Ember Lab that showcases a beautiful world and a touching story.,2021-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 615687eff73144e5c35a453c,VideoGamer,Josh Wise,70,"Whether you demand more than comfort from your games will inform the way you see Kena: Bridge of Spirits; is it merely a graphically sumptuous example of design that you wish we would leave behind, or is it a vivifying tribute to a rich precursor legacy?",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 6155c99ed99be5e1f870c8c5,SECTOR.sk,Ondrej Džurdženík,80,One of the most beautiful games of the year. And with amusing gameplay.,2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 6155a904c56d12d502d243b9,The Games Machine,Paolo Besser,85,"Although far from being revolutionary, Kena Bridge of Sprits is a compelling action-adventure game with an heart-warming hero and really cute creatures to play with. Ember Lab put in this game all their experience in character design and animation, giving us a splendid – but also somewhat repetitive – cartoon movie to play with.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 61ef9ad69e5c48c548d718f7,ElderPlayers ,Abdulmonem Saeed,70,"Kena: Bridge of Spirits offered a great story with high-quality cinematic scenes, great graphics, an enchanting world and boss fights with great music, but it didn't live up to that level in the gameplay department and some of the characters in the story are superficial.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 6154a56bc56d12d502d23849,Paste Magazine,Grace Benfell,50,"What pleasures Kena provides are intrinsic to most videogames: clicking buttons and finding trinkets. Eventually I did fall into that groove, but it was distracting, not compelling. When all the game's darkness dissipates into bright green, when all wounds can be healed with determination and kindness, when death itself is a collectible friend, it is difficult to feel that distraction was worth it.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 6154a0dbc56d12d502d23816,Seasoned Gaming,Dan Rodriguez,80,Kena: Bridge of Spirits is an incredibly solid and beautiful first entry from Ember Labs.,2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 61548b3c336604d420e2bad9,PlayStation Universe,Dan Twohig,85,"Kena: Bridge of Spirits is stunning spectacle full of heart and unbelievable charm. If you aren't carefully selecting hats for your Rot companions by the end, then you're probably made of stone. In the event that your soul is inhospitably frosty, Kena can be deceivingly challenging, throwing boss fights at you that will make those on Demon Souls look like a cake walk. A few minor issues stop Kena from being a showstopper, but there is no doubt that this a great game, and an amazing debut for a 15-person strong team.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 61543043248a1dcf6227db49,Enternity.gr,Panagiotis Petropoulos,75,"If you ignore the laziness of Ember Lab in everything that has to do with items and weapons, and as long as you are not bothered by technical issues, you will spend ten hours very pleasantly with Kena: Bridge of Spirits",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 6172114aebc11ae4a8301eb1,Multiplayer First,,70,"Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a good game that could have been better had Ember Labs tightened up the combat controls and offered better reasons to explore the gorgeous world they created. I hope Kena is a big hit so Ember Labs can have another go at it, and hopefully get more ambitious and really nail down their combat. Meanwhile considering how much I was looking forward to this game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits can’t help but feel a little disappointing.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 61568834f73144e5c35a4540,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,60,"Bridge of Spirits is an old-fashioned adventure game, one that sets you on a very curated, puzzle-marked path. Which is to say that it lacks for the trailblazing go-anywhere spirit of Breath of the Wild. But Kena is, after all, a spirit guide, so you can trust that you’re not missing out on much by sticking to the missions that she calls out on the map. What you’ll get by following that path that she puts you on are the tightest, most compelling pieces of gameplay, those rooted in plot. In fact, seeing as what happens to those spirits who lose themselves along the way, the purest form of Bridge of Spirits is the one that doesn’t wander off.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 61549f41c56d12d502d2380e,MMORPG.com,Poorna Shankar,95,"And when each of those parts are this good, this lovingly crafted, this polished, it’s incredibly difficult to ignore. Ember Lab have created something truly special. This is a gem. Kena: Bridge of Spirits is the best game I’ve played all year. And you should play it.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 615384dfbf6fa9a4453b78a6,Zoomg,میثم خلیل زاده,80,"Kena Game: Bridge of Spirits, both in terms of gameplay and the world of animation like that, can bring with it any player interested in adventure games",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 615384c2bf6fa9a4453b78a3,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,71,"Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a title of high artistic value, but one that stumbles in gameplay. It's got charming characters and setting, a decent story and great looking cutscenes, but actually playing through the experience is largely underwhelming.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 615377d0bf6fa9a4453b789e,Atomix,,90,"Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a fantastic adventure, one which does an incredible job of mixing platforming elements, fun and energetic combat, a rewarding exploration system and beautiful graphics. It's not only of the best games of 2021, it's one of the best games of recent years.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 61532d33bf6fa9a4453b77cd,GameSkinny,Hayes Madsen,90,"Kena Bridge of Spirits is a charming adventure that packs a ton of heart, as well as a wealth of engaging systems.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,d8618f47119940fb8e5c38eb0421c752 5d8676ea93765d677876e1ae,SomHráč.sk,Daniel Janák,70,"Transport Fever will satisfy all the tycoon lovers. It's not as detailed as Transport Tycoon, but it at least got close.",2016-12-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,0b2511694c604e1b8dc597dd096fc9c1 5d8676ea93765d677876e1b6,IGN Spain,Jose A. Rodríguez,78,"Transport Fever is one of the best options today if you like simulation and management. A game that allows you to create your own ""empire"", with a huge duration and addressed to a very specific group of gamers.",2016-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b2511694c604e1b8dc597dd096fc9c1 5d8676ea93765d677876e1c9,TheSixthAxis,gazzagb,70,"While I feel the initial asking price might be a tad high, there’s countless hours of play time to be found here. With over 120 different vehicles and new tools at your disposal, you have even greater choice in how you manage your transport company. If you missed out on Train Fever, and are a fan of tycoon games that require a firm grip on a business in a complex economy, you really should take a look at this game. At the same time, if you enjoyed the first game then it’s highly unlikely you will be disappointed with Transport Fever, as it adds new game modes, new vehicles and new ways to play.",2016-11-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b2511694c604e1b8dc597dd096fc9c1 5d8676ea93765d677876e1ac,KeenGamer,,95,"There is no doubt in my mind that I want to keep playing Transport Fever! I spent a lot of time playing Train Fever and I will do the same for this one. The game runs fantastic, with the exception of the occasional freeze but I'm sure the developers will work that out. The game looks amazing and feels like everything a fan of the Tycoon and Business Simulation genres would want. It has a lot of replay value and it will keep you occupied for a while.",2016-11-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b2511694c604e1b8dc597dd096fc9c1 5ff594d40f8974118c937c8c,GameBlast,Ivanir Ignacchitti,90,"Murder by Numbers masterfully combines visual novel with puzzle aspects. With a interesting story and charismatic and well-developed characters, the game also offers fun for picross fans with a good dose of puzzles along the way.",2021-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5fc7bded038871749d41750c,ZTGD,Anthony Mann,95,Overall this is a game no fan of Picross (or nonograms) should miss. It is just as essential as Jupiter’s Picross-e and Picross-s series.,2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5fa51604038871749d413d05,Rapid Reviews UK,Jennifer Reichel,90,"90’s fashions! Upbeat jams! Sass dialled up to 100! Questionable jokes! Drag queens! All that and more awaits… in Murder by Numbers! According to my investigation on the game, the website set the bar high. What you just read was not only the start of my review for the Picross puzzle adventure game from Mediatonic but also a quote of the official website.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5ec15426bdf729557ef4b3a7,GameMAG,,80,"Murder by Numbers is a unique project with really addictive puzzles, but sometimes it seems that the story is too long, and references to pop cultural phenomena will not be clear to most of the Russian audience. However, interesting tasks and charming characters will make you return to this game regularly. After all, such a satisfying dish simply requires small portions and several approaches.",2020-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5f21dd64d88e035744c1c5a8,oprainfall,Justin Guillou,60,"For $14.99 Murder By Numbers is a game I really hesitate to recommend. It is a relatively lengthy experience as it took me about 28 hours to complete, with a lot of that time spent solving the puzzles. It’s a competent Picross game that will give you a large amount of puzzles to solve, but the story really didn’t leave much of a lasting impression on me. It showed a lot of promise at first, but ultimately falls short of reaching its full potential. I think the developers really wanted to make Murder By Numbers something special and I would like to see them improve on the formula and expand on the narrative in a sequel.",2020-05-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e863082bdf729557ef472ec,GameOctane,Jason Germino,75,"Murder by Numbers was a fun game for me to play. It was a nice change of pace to a lot of the current games and the puzzle aspect got my brain working well towards the end of the game. I would definitely recommend Murder by Numbers to puzzle, point and click, and visual novel fans. Take a break and enjoy something different!",2020-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e848b29bdf729557ef46eef,TheSixthAxis,Miguel Moran,70,"Murder By Numbers puts a narrative-heavy spin on the Picross experience and accompanies it with enough difficulty setting that even a mathematically challenged fool like me to get engrossed in the grid-filling action for hours on end. Unfortunately, so much of the story is tainted by unlikeable characters and a constant barrage of eye-rolling references that take away from the otherwise unique style of the world.",2020-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e8195fabdf729557ef46770,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Alberto Martin,84,"Murder by Numbers is a video game that knows how to combine its two aspects in an excellent way, inciting the player, either due to the plot or the challenge offered by their puzzles, to continue playing.",2020-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e817a3cbdf729557ef466d8,Nintendo Enthusiast,Steven Rollins,85,"Despite a few missing features, Murder by Numbers is still a delightful twist on a classic puzzle game. Fans of Ace Attorney or Picross will not want to let this one fly under their radar. This is a universe begging for a sequel.",2020-03-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e7bda08bdf729557ef45fe2,New Game Network,Eric Hall,82,"Murder By Numbers is a satisfying adventure that will delight any fan of Picross. The visual novel aspect gives the game a unique angle for the genre, and the personable art design leaves a great impression. If you're looking for a way to test the waters on Picross, this is a great way to do so.",2020-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e7a0b56bdf729557ef45caf,GameSpace,Ed Orr,,"Filled with quirky 90s cheese, engaging characters, and some fantastic animation, Murder by numbers is the sort of case file that goes above and beyond the line of duty.",2020-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e70cacdbdf729557ef44cc1,Fintendo,Veeti Kainulainen,90,"""Unordinary genre fusion works.""",2020-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e6f7aa2bdf729557ef447d5,PC Gamer,Rachel Watts,71,A vibrant mystery adventure but maybe not for you if you're picky about picross.,2020-03-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5f2ef72cd88e035744c1ed33,Chicas Gamers,Igone Martínez,,"As a visual novel and nonogram game, it has no waste. The characters are very well defined personalities, although they can fall into the clichés (the mannered gay, the conceited blonde, the muscled flirt, etc). The script is entertaining and humorous and we can forgive its many clichés.",2020-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e691f62bdf729557ef442bc,IGN,Tom Marks,80,Murder by Numbers successfully blends a Phoenix Wright-style visual novel with a Picross-style puzzle game by making each aspect great in its own right.,2020-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5eff507ad88e035744c1941d,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson,80,"Murder By Numbers is definitely your game if you love picross and Phoenix Wright — heavy emphasis on that order. With a seemingly unending amount of picross puzzles at your disposal and plenty of murders to solve, Murder By Numbers accomplishes everything it sets out to do (and then some).",2020-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e67e747bdf729557ef4407d,Pure Nintendo,Kirstie Summers,90,Murder By Numbers puts you into the heart of a detective drama with fun characters to hook you into the story and puzzles that give your brain a decent workout.,2020-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e67d22fbdf729557ef43ee3,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alice Bell,,"While both aspects of Murder By Numbers are pretty good, neither of them are given enough space to really breathe.",2020-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e66b2f9bdf729557ef43a56,GameSkinny,Jonny Foster,90,"Murder by Numbers is an exquisite detective puzzler with wonderful writing, gorgeous graphics, and masterful music.",2020-03-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e6f7b15bdf729557ef44864,PC Invasion,,80,A whole heap of well-designed nonograms spread out across a well-written story which is delightful to look at and listen to makes Murder by Numbers an easy recommendation.,2020-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e669870bdf729557ef4326d,USgamer,Mathew Olson,70,"Mediatonic's Murder By Numbers combines visual novel storytelling with picross puzzling, and it makes the pairing feel just right.",2020-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e6291a9bdf729557ef42de9,Shacknews,Brittany Vincent,80,"An exciting and well-executed puzzle title that should certainly be experienced once, even if you're just in it for how impossibly cool all the characters look.",2020-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e6277cebdf729557ef42da6,GamesRadar+,Rachel Weber,80,Murder by Numbers has all the logic of picross with the look and feel of your favorite childhood cartoon.,2020-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e627616bdf729557ef42d80,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,80,Murder By Numbers successfully manages to combine an entertainingly wacky series of whodunnit mysteries starring a properly entertaining cast of characters with some excellent puzzling that'll keep Picross fans happy for a good long while.,2020-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e626415bdf729557ef42cff,COGconnected,Stephanie Sung,84,"Unfortunately while it could be difficult for newcomers, I would still recommend learning it through Murder by Numbers, because solving one feels incredibly rewarding, especially if it involves unraveling a murder mystery.",2020-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e6259d0bdf729557ef42cf6,Gameblog,Filipe Da Silva Barbosa,70,"With Murder by Numbers, Mediatonic has managed to mix various elements from visual novel games with nonograms. The gameplay lacks of variety but the overall setting is sufficiently engaging, thanks to its characters, to make sure the player will stay until the very end.",2020-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5ea9467dbdf729557ef49f76,AnaitGames,Marta Trivi,70,"A fun and clever game that mixes Picross-style puzzles with engaging mysteries, more interesting as the game goes on.",2020-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e72efa6bdf729557ef451be,MonsterVine,Samantha Lienhard,60,"If you like picross, Murder by Numbers has some entertaining dialogue and colorful characters to go along with your puzzles. If you aren’t going into this for picross first and foremost, however, the rest of the game isn’t going to carry it.",2020-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e612acdbdf729557ef42be4,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,90,"This charming crime drama is packed with emotion, and provides the perfect framework for your journey into Picross. Murder by Numbers masterful learning curve and beautiful art style will keep you coming back for more, and its heart-felt story will stop you from ever putting it down",2020-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e6126dcbdf729557ef42bc9,TechRaptor,Courtney Ehrenhofler,80,"Murder By Numbers is a fun and funny 90s romp for nonogram enthusiasts, but perhaps not the casuals.",2020-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e6124d0bdf729557ef42b8f,Eurogamer,Vikki Blake,80,Shades of Picross and Phoenix Wright blend together in this unlikely but utterly lovable genre mash-up.,2020-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e61243cbdf729557ef42b79,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,90,"Whether you’re a fan of Picross, or whether you enjoy a good murder mystery, I can’t recommend Murder By Numbers enough.",2020-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e61223cbdf729557ef42b56,Slant Magazine,Steven Scaife,80,The game is a charming concoction full of endearing characters and set to a wondrous soundtrack.,2020-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e61120ebdf729557ef42b21,Nintendo Times,,100,"OUTSTANDING - Murder By Numbers combines Picross puzzle solving with graphic novel gameplay and completely nails the experience thanks to its hilarious writing, endearing characters, awesome visuals, and stellar soundtrack. Fans of either genre should fall in love with this game, and newcomers will find a game that’s approachable and addicting.",2020-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e6107eebdf729557ef42b07,Hardcore Gamer,Marcus Estrada,70,Murder by Numbers is a game for people who enjoy playing nonogram/Picross puzzles.,2020-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e6107a5bdf729557ef42b04,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,95,"I'm pleased to not be let down by my cascading hype as it turns out that Mediatonic has a firm grasp on the distinctive appeal of Ace Attorney's world and characters, putting together a flashy and bright '90s world that wouldn't feel out of place if it was actually across town from Phoenix and the gang. Throw in the well-executed Picross puzzles and you have yourself one of the best surprises of 2020. Here's hoping we can see more of this enjoyable cast of characters and welcome visual novel twist.",2020-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5e612732bdf729557ef42bd9,Rice Digital,Glenn Shiraishi,70,"Despite some awkward difficulty spikes, cheap reference humour, and some characters being hit or miss with me, I have had a good time with Murder by Numbers. It was a huge learning curve to solve these puzzles and I'm certain that fans of Ace Attorney and similar titles who also happen to be skilled at Picross will have a fantastic time with the story and the cast of colourful and wacky characters.",2020-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 61ca83169e5c48c548d68837,Nerfeados,Oscar Nino,,"Void Bastards is a fantastic Roguelite game. But even if is more accesible compared to other games of the genre, it can also feel harder in a lot of times due to the way some mechanics work.",2020-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5ec2a65dbdf729557ef4b4b6,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,85,"An intricate and entertaining amalgam of BioShock, comic book visuals and roguelike design with hefty dose of dark comedy to boot, Void Bastards is one of the most refreshing shooters to come along in a good long while.",2020-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5ebe7d8abdf729557ef4b2ca,Wccftech,Kai Powell,80,Void Bastards is a roguelite puzzle game that just happens to give you a gun and two cheese and onion sandwiches before sending you out to your doom. The beauty of Void Bastards is learning how to be more efficient without having to be more deadly.,2020-05-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5ebd5dfdbdf729557ef4b038,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,80,Void Bastards is a delightful roguelike romp through a wonderfully unique cel-shaded comic book world full of loud-mouthed enemies and smart-arsed robots.,2020-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5ebd4fb3bdf729557ef4affb,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,80,"I’ve been a fan of Void Bastards since its initial release, and overall I feel the Switch port is largely successful, more so even if you’re playing in docked mode. There are some minor issues with the handheld presentation, but they’re mostly workable, and in the majority of cases shouldn’t prove too distracting from the overall experience. That said, you may find you have more trouble if you struggle with reading smaller text for any reason. Aside from that, it’s the same great game, with all the style, flair, and personality intact. It’s an excellent addition to the Switch’s growing catalog, and you’d do well to have it in your own library. I for one am happy to have a renewed excuse to start exploring the Sargasso Nebula all over again, and help a whole new crop of space prisoners work their way toward early release in some form or another.",2020-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5f655dc95ac19625d336c36a,GameBlast,Alexandre Galvão,85,"Void Bastards has many merits, despite sinning in one way or another. It is an excellent title for those who enjoy a good roguelike. Anyone who is more adept at the action characteristic of other FPS’ may be a little disappointed as the focus here is greater on strategy and item management that guarantee the player's survival for longer with a single character.",2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5ebc34cabdf729557ef4af54,Thumbsticks,Daniel New,80,"Aside from being called Spunky Mc-Fuckface on regular occasions, this is an excellent game. Void Bastards delivers a finely-tuned mix of action, planning, and strategy, and its bite-sized structure makes it perfect for short bursts of Switch gaming.",2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5ebac477bdf729557ef4adbd,God is a Geek,Adam Cook,80,"Despite some technical issues, Void Bastards on Nintendo Switch is a superb, clever game that deserves to be played. Don't sleep on it again!",2020-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5eb9e346bdf729557ef4acfd,Marooners' Rock,Alex McCumbers,64,"At the end of the day, I do wish continued success for Blue Manchu as there is a ton of charm in the style of Void Bastards. The bricks have been laid for a truly stable endeavor.",2020-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5eb2eca7bdf729557ef4a955,NintendoWorldReport,Steven Green,85,"undefined.Void Bastards was everything I wanted as a huge roguelike fan. The first-person shooter aspects are surprisingly competent, gameplay loop is perfectly challenging, always keeping you on your toes, and the aesthetic and sound design are out of this world. Some hitching and frame rate issues on packed ships aren't enough to knock this one down a peg, as the mix of Rogue Legacy and Fallout on offer here is necessary for the libraries of any and all roguelike fans who own a Nintendo Switch.",2020-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 6001e2a40f8974118c938475,XboxEra,,90,"I absolutely enjoyed my entire playthrough of Void Bastards and writing this article, I’m already looking forward to discovering more in this wide universe. The combination of tense gameplay and an amazing atmosphere makes this game an absolutely great experience.",2020-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5dbb2e07c55ae12d47d2b492,Fun Factor,Gonçalo Nolasco,85,"Void Bastards is definitely worth a try. The visual creativity and gameplay make this for a positive experience for casual players, although most rogue-like players will hardly be impressed. Despite the low replay value, the first 8 to 10 hours of the game are some of the best experiences we've had this year.",2019-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5dfd2211239b721b0efda658,Gamerweb.pl,Kasjan Nowak,80,"For me Void Bastards is certainly one of the positive surprises of this year. A really well-prepared, atmospheric game with gameplay that easily keeps us focused for a few hours. Surprisingly Void Bastards is also one of the best-looking games of this year.",2019-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5da8cdb05600ae62dfe10102,INDIANTVCZ,Petr Duppal,70,"Bottom line, Void Bastards is a funny and original game. Unfortunately, the entire ""fifty first dates"" system gets tired, especially with decreasing difficulty. Graphic visuals and gameplay can keep you entertained for hours and make the journey to the depths of the cosmos more enjoyable.",2019-07-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5edeb0cec28b1c4114c27b6c,33bits,Jon Andoni Ortiz,60,"Void bastards has been a surprise, but not the positive one. With a really interesting start, an unbeatable presentation and some fun hours, it deflates to leave a half-finished product that does not meet expectations. It lacks too much content to be noticed.",2019-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a7938,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,85,"The number of weapons and gadgets that you can upgrade and craft, but also the consistent combat mechanics make turn Void Bastards into a must-play title, no matter whether or not you're a fan of the shooter genre.",2019-06-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a793a,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,85,Void Bastards thrills just long enough before its grinding collecta-thon becomes taxing.,2019-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a793d,MonsterVine,Diego Escala,80,"In short bursts, Void Bastards can be a lot of fun, and even when its repetitive nature starts to kick in, something silly happens that makes you laugh and pulls you back into it.",2019-06-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a7922,GameGrin,,80,Void Bastards is an absolutely beautiful first-person shooter game but the lack of varieties for enemies and maps makes it feel repetitive.,2019-06-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a7936,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,80,And we say almost because boarding a ship with a “shedload” of Spooks can go from quiet to overwhelming in a matter of seconds.,2019-06-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a7934,COGconnected,Alex Everatt,88,"The bottom line, Void Bastards is an absolute gem and definitely worth playing. ",2019-06-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a7929,GameSpace,Chris Bowman,90,"Overall, Void Bastards is a great game, with a good art style, and it really hits the spot for a first-person shooter. It is a little different from other shooters with how your character respawns, and who is being used to continue the game. ",2019-06-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 628dfe630bfe2deada17703e,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,90,Void Bastards is a tense and cerebral rogue-lite that mixes the best of FTL: Faster than Light and System Shock.,2019-06-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff693765d67787a789d,Nexus,Andrew Logue,70,"Void Bastards is great fun in short bursts but is, unfortunately, let down by the limited scope of its environments, with no unique ships or even distinct ""boss"" encounters.",2019-06-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a792b,3DNews,Иван Бышонкoв,60,"Void Bastards during first 2 to 3 hours looks like a great roguelike-shooter mix, but then all great ideas are killed by repetitive gameplay and lack of the content.",2019-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a7932,Destructoid,Patrick Hancock,70,"Void Bastards is a good game. It plays just fine and looks amazing, but it lacks some of the ""hooks"" that many roguelikes drive in. It has great atmosphere, but doesn't do much to really encourage those who are experiencing it to soak it all in. The visual style is some absolute magic, but that sense of amazement does not translate into gameplay.",2019-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a7923,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,72,"Void Bastards is a fresh experience, it takes the genre and does something fun with it.",2019-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a792d,MSPoweruser,Lewis White,85,"Void Bastards is full of personality—it’s also exploding with uniqueness. If you’re looking for a gorgeous survival title with unique gameplay, stellar visuals, a grand sense of humour and actually wants you to beat it; there isn’t much better than Void Bastards.",2019-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5f29eae6d88e035744c1e281,oprainfall,Steve Baltimore,80,"I have to say I had a lot of fun with Void Bastards. The artwork is here amazing. I loved all of the different designs for the enemies and comic book style cut-ins are just a pure joy as well. The quirky British voices the aliens have and just the overall silliness of what you’re doing gives you a big smile. The shooting here is pretty tight and there are a few different difficulty levels to choose from, if FPS games aren’t really your thing. At the $29.99 price you get a nice 15 hour campaign that has New Game + so you can keep collecting and killing bigger aliens. This might seem a little steep, but PC games go on sale often, so if you wait for sale you’ll get an even better value here. I would recommend this one to anyone that has a passing interest in rouge-like or FPS games. This is one very unique title. It does have some quirks and you will get screwed over by the rouge-like nature of it, but there’s nothing else quite like it out there.",2019-06-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a7930,The Games Machine,Erica Mura,80,"Void Bastards is based on a neat concept inspired by many things, especially System Shock 2. Too bad it's a bit too monotonous.",2019-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a78fe,Everyeye.it,Gabriele Carollo,73,"Void Bastards is a project that immerses the player in a comic strip. The graphic style is captivating, as is the sheer volume of weapons and situations. Unfortunately the initial surprise of the first few hours falls very quickly, and at the end of the campaign a certain repetitiveness is accused. It remains a good roguelike FPS.",2019-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a7926,AnaitGames,Víctor Manuel Martínez García,70,An interesting strategic shooter with a solid if a little overcomplicated design.,2019-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a78f4,Black Red Gaming,Benjamin Guthrie,80,"Void Bastards is a fun romp through space, mixing rogue-lite elements with a surprisingly smart shooter.",2019-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a78f3,Spaziogames,,80,Creative gameplay with a little strategy for a game that from launch stands out in the Game Pass library.,2019-06-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a7906,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Graham Smith,,"Void Bastards is ultimately not more than the sum of the parts I outlined 1400 words ago, but it’s worth rummaging through all the same. Just like yer da said about the bins, when he finally found those Euros. ",2019-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a7900,GameSkinny,Diego Nicolás Argüello,80,"Void Bastards is a roguelite shooter that encourages experimentation and smart thinking in outer space, and it mostly works to great effect.",2019-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a7904,Slant Magazine,Steven Scaife,80,It fits together disparate genres so perfectly that you wonder how nobody thought to combine them sooner.,2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a7902,Areajugones,Víctor Rodríguez,87,"Void Bastards is a fun and fresh mix between classic first-person shooter and modern roguelikes. Focusing on giving the player more problems than punishments, Blue Manchu has crafted a game that is fun from the beginning to the end. Furthermore, its aesthetics and graphics are simply gorgeous. One of the greatest surprises of 2019 so far.",2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a78fc,Guardian,Keith Stuart,80,Graphic novels and classic anime provide the inspiration for this frenzied and spectacularly smart survival shooter,2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5d867ff793765d67787a78fa,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,60,"Void Bastards did make me laugh, even though I ended up hearing the same insults more times than I care to remember, and its art style is simply sumptuous. It’s just a shame that it’s so repetitive. ",2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,c1bb7eb3554b42f0957cc87363e59e1d 5f7f6540fce0972e4e5f6a27,NintendoWorldReport,,75,"Overall, the gripes with Inertial Drift that I had hold it back from realizing its full potential. Nonetheless, most issues can be overlooked when the sheer enjoyment you'll feel hitting the perfect drift line is undeniable. With a robust amount of content and a rarefied local multiplayer, this is an easy recommendation for fans of the genre.",2020-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f7ef514fce0972e4e5f6981,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,70,"But overall, Inertial Drift is a satisfying arcade racer. Its scant multiplayer features mean that it’s best suited for those who like to play by themselves, but at least they’ll find a lot to get stuck into. And even better, its budget price means it won’t break the bank. If you like getting cars sideways and aren’t afraid of trying a new way of doing so, Inertial Drift is well worth investing in.",2020-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5fa83111038871749d414296,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,82.5,"Inertial Drift is just about an ideal arcade racing game. The visuals are colorful and smooth, the gameplay is unique and easy to pick-up with just enough variety in cars to keep you learning and improving throughout the game’s varied if somewhat brief content. Fantastic to pick up and play in short bursts, even if it lacks some of the depth found in more polished AAA simulation racing games.",2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f7bfa2f839d422425c7e43c,Gamer's Palace,Manuel Eichhorn,93,Inertial Drift is like a great old-school racing game with a unique concept. It's easy to learn and hard to master - with a beautiful style und lots to unlock. A great experience!,2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f7b31cc839d422425c7e352,Echo Boomer,,80,"Inertial Drift does not reinvent the wheel, but its simple mechanics stand out with a fun gameplay in this anime-inspired racing game.",2020-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f6da8b2cc71e361680c84a0,IGN,Cam Shea,90,Inertial Drift's innovative racing mechanics take drifting to a whole new level.,2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f711617cc71e361680c8967,Checkpoint Gaming,Kolby Newland,60,"Inertial Drift is an impressive effort from Level 91 Entertainment especially for a debut game. They really delivered on the visuals and atmosphere across the board, even though it will take some practice before you are able to take some time to enjoy the scenery. The varied vehicles all require very different approaches to racing which adds replay value. Drifting may not be my thing, but Inertial Drift is well worth a drive.",2020-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f6b25bf106ace7c55e8c4cb,Game Forces PT,Carlos Silva,80,"Inertial Drift is an exciting game in which the player will only truly feel his adrenaline with the Switch in hand. With classic aspects in a bright, futuristic environment and with a solid story mode, without a doubt we are awarded with a arcade racing game that will marks this generation.",2020-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f68b4620ce70c230df04a96,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"I want more from Level 91 Entertainment, and soon. In the meantime, there’s so much more work for me to do to improve my times, beat that Grand Prix that’s been eating away at me, and complete 100% of each character’s story. This is a game with heart, soul, and fantastic controls. It’s not kind to you in its first few hours, and can put many off from it, but you’ll eventually get the hang of it. It’s incredibly gorgeous to look at, but it won’t let you squeak by without working hard for your wins. Inertial Drift is revolutionary with its twin-stick drifting, full-stop.",2020-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f6890460ce70c230df04a31,Otaku Gamers UK,Andrew Camac,100,A picture-perfect slice of 90s futuristic drift racing. Ride the Synthwave!,2020-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f75ca7b839d422425c7ddf5,Use a Potion,,80,"Between its intuitive drifting mechanics and its super-stylish visuals, there’s a lot to love about Inertial Drift – even IF the lack of proper competitors in races can see it lose some of its excitement. It is a little disappointing that the frame rate can be a little bit jittery on occasions too, but with plenty of content to dive into and racing mechanics that remain fun throughout, it’s easy to recommend this slick racer to fans of the genre.",2020-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f5f80aef7c1f130627f65df,Daily Star,Tom Hutchison,80,This game is a very decent alternative racing title for the Forza fans to try.,2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f5bd733f7c1f130627f61db,PC Invasion,Lawrence Le,80,"Inertial Drift fuses anime-inspired aesthetics with intuitive, arcade-like gameplay to deliver a blast of adrenaline that few games can accomplish with such simple controls.",2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f5ba0bff7c1f130627f60e1,Nintendo Life,Chris Scullion,70,"Inertial Drift is an acquired taste. Its interesting control method eventually pays off and feels rewarding when you simply complete a course unscathed, but none of its modes are meaty enough to provide an solid package overall. If you're the type who has no issue with racing over and over again to perfect your skills, this could be a game for you. Fans of more conventional racers, however, may want to drift around it.",2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f5bb11cf7c1f130627f60fb,Nintendo Blast,Patrick Pinheiro,70,"Inertial Drift can provide a fun experience for the player, but it takes a little effort to understand the gameplay and the drift mechanics present in the game. The vaporwave aesthetics can captivate the interest of the players, but the various technical flaws cancel out the charm that the title has, making it interesting for few players or, perhaps, for the most enthusiastic about experimental games.",2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f581c56f7c1f130627f58d4,Lords Of Gaming ,Eugene Schaffmeir ,60,"Inertial Drift is a fun concept, but that's it.",2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f57d08af7c1f130627f57a3,Digitally Downloaded,,90,"Inertial Drift is gorgeous. More than just a racing game, it’s a set of systems for player expression, putting them right in the shoes of a hotshot rookie on the warpath to becoming a drifting master.",2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f57d063f7c1f130627f579f,GameWatcher,Gavin Herman,90,"Inertial Drift is an espresso shot full of arcade-y goodness. Its approach to drifting isn't just intuitive, but it encapsulates that Initial D fantasy wonderfully. It might be shorter than other games coming out, but that time spent is enthralling and well worth it. If you love arcade racing, you can't go wrong with Inertial Drift's ""easy to pick up and tricky to master"" style.",2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f57d04bf7c1f130627f5798,Eurogamer,Martin Robinson,80,"Taking a healthy dose of inspiration from Ridge Racer Type 4, Inertial Drift is a unique arcade racer with an exquisite core mechanic.",2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f57cfbcf7c1f130627f5791,Push Square,Ken Talbot,70,"All in all, Intertial Drift offers a fun variation on drift racing with a broad level of challenge. A great visual style and plenty to do distract from the somewhat low-budget execution.",2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f57cf64f7c1f130627f5782,God is a Geek,Gary Bailey,85,"With its innovative control scheme and anime visuals, Inertial Drift is an incredibly fun and rewarding mashup of drift racing and visual novel.",2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 5f57ccbdf7c1f130627f5775,TheSixthAxis,Thomas Hughes,90,"Inertial Drift is a conceptually stunning driving game with unique drifting mechanics that are easy to pick up but hard master. With plenty of cars, tracks and modes to contend with, there's more to this indie title than meets the eye.",2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,25f1dfd7f27348a8871b9a22b39f56b5 614f870229cd9c662a0ae088,Cubed3,,60,"It's hard to rate something like Black Book. It's a mix and match of things that are generally fun and refreshingly new, but the whole thing carries with it a lack of polish and balance, which could make this dark tale of witchcraft and demonology shine much brighter. This is basically a high 6, or a low 7. A mediocre, repetitive CCG/RPG, with some neat moments that'll - barely - manage to keep you interested. If looking to experience something outside of generic medieval fantasy, though, do give it a try. Morteshka's creation is basically Slavic Pagan Mythology: The Game.",2021-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 6149c96b5807301248919926,Pure Nintendo,,80,"There is plenty to do and see in this game that justifies the price of entry. However, Black Book's most valuable asset is the rich setting and lore that it showcases with pride.",2021-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 6144d5526a0d35eab0ffc00e,NintendoWorldReport,Ted Hazell,85,"If you can immerse yourself into the story early on, Black Book will be your go to for many, many gaming sessions. Black Book is structured in a way that you can spend hours on end playing through it or pick up and play it mission by mission without losing your way in this incredibly well-crafted RPG adventure.",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 614966b458073012489198c0,RPG Fan,Abraham Kobylanski,88,"Morteshka’s deal with the devil has paid off, as Black Book delivers a captivating story and engaging gameplay full of strategy and variety that should keep you busy for over 40 hours. Being in league with Satan usually comes with a great price, but players should be able to overcome any curses handed down to them. With strong character development and narrative, this wicked book is a page-turner that’s worth a read.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 61325b191a9149c8e46e7652,RPGamer,Zack Webster,70,"The real reason to stick with it is the great attention to detail regarding Slavic folklore and how it weaves into the gameplay in ways that can make the player feel clever. It won’t be the flashiest game anyone plays this year, but there is a good time to be had.",2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 61304f0341e38db6f1f29c07,GameGrin,Adam Kerr,75,"Morteshka's second outing was a home-run. Black Book is a superbly written title, lifting the lids of a host of Slavic myths that were likely unknown to many of us previously. Gameplay can be easy at times, but the rest will keep you locked in.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 612dea2628ca2983d5bfcad9,GameMAG,,80,"Black Book is a great mix of Slavic folklore, engaging card game, and an interesting story.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 612aa5638004f75a29ce56df,3DNews,Михаил Пономарев,100,Black Book is one hell of a charming game.,2021-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 61279b96c2b0152b686743d9,GameSpace,Catherine Daro,80,"Black Book is a unique mix of point-and-click adventure and fun card-based deck-building RPG taking place in a unique setting with interesting characters. There are certain shortcomings in translation and lack of explanation when it comes to the game's systems, but overall it is an incredibly enjoyable narrative-driven experience.",2021-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 61376d0eea2645107126dec1,AltChar,Merima Dzakić,100,"Black Book is an amazing offering from the five-person team at Morteshka. Its highs, lows and everything in between is bursting at the seams with the love and care Vladimir Beletskiy, Ildar Alimov, Mikhail Shvachko, Andrey Khudozhidkov and Darya Solonets put into the project. Black Book will take you 20-ish hours to finish and, if you're anything like me, you'll treasure every second of it.",2021-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 611d44ec38615e6e58ee2272,Paste Magazine,Grace Benfell,80,"I have nothing against those games, but it is wonderful to see something play with their vocabulary to make something fresh. While many games of its ilk rely on the broad strokes of fantasy, Black Book dares to be particular. It is all the richer for it.",2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 61379816ea2645107126df34,Fintendo,Ville Polvela,50,"""Stunlocked by spells and poor mechanical decisions.""",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 611a5f4ed43f314421a911db,Checkpoint Gaming,Luke Mitchell,70,"Black Book is a bewitching combo of deck-building RPG and D&D-esque storytelling, with a bucket load of ideas where some work better than others. With some refinement and editing, Black Book could have been a must-play release. Without it, it’s still an intriguing mix of gameplay systems that is bolstered by its striking visual style and incredible attention to detail with its Northern Slavic mythology and well-thought-out story-telling. It’s definitely like nothing else I’ve played this year, which is worth celebrating. Despite its shortcomings, I couldn’t help but be under Black Book’s unique spell.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 6116b2bd0beff283722471f5,KeenGamer,Max Fagandini,80,"It’s the witching hour, and there’s mischief to be done. In this story-driven deck-building tale steeped in Slavic folklore, help a young witch unlock the true power of the mysterious Black Book and find her love again. But be careful: the dark powers are ever fickle.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 611060a67d2c2123d8ea3f35,Generación Xbox,Alejandro Serrador,80,"Every society creates stories, and there are some that are even broadcast in various countries. The question of how they arise, how they are perpetuated and transformed over several generations is something that has caused many headaches, but that does not mean that they do their bit. Although its mechanics are somewhat repetitive, Black Book bets against banking by hoarding a great value, in this case, the introduction of a mythology not so widespread by these boundaries. It may be a gigantic lie, but that does not invalidate its message, since it brings a lot of values that go beyond the personification of darkness and shadow that fills every corner and hole in the world.",2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 610d7c052956a704054de40d,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,70,"I enjoyed my time with Black Book, but it’s definitely held back by some of its shortcomings. This isn’t necessarily due to lack of skill from the developers, but more an issue with such a small budget. However, I think they would have benefited from a different art style, perhaps like the one found in their other game, The Mooseman.",2021-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 610d33f82956a704054de343,TheSixthAxis,Nic Bunce,80,"Black Book feels in some ways like a D&D campaign through rural Russia that inadvertently teaches you history and folklore along the way, which I absolutely love, that comes down to card-game battles rather than dice rolling which, again, I love. The pacing is off, the addition of Durak is a bit pointless and there are quality-of-life issues that could do with a bit of polish, but I'd still strongly recommend this game to anyone who thinks they might be interested.",2021-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 610ccc312956a704054de29f,PSX Brasil,Paulo Roberto Montanaro,80,"Black Book offers a very cohesive mix of turn-based combat from classic RPGs and a deck composition system characteristic of cardgames. A model that mixes with a good narrative full of possibilities and a well-articulated artistic style, although the player support and complementary mechanics seem to complicate things too much.",2021-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 612975b8300b9f40f6a205b8,TechRaptor,James Bentley,85,"Black Book has surprised me with how charming, self confident and thoughtful its systems are, even if its pacing is a little inconsistent and some acts are better than others.",2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 610c2026957b7bfbeb2137c0,GameSkinny,Thomas Wilde,80,Black Book is an RPG/CCG/detective simulator/visual novel where you're either the villain or weakly trying not to be.,2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,0bce0871129140d894da3789e2fe0a7f 618d728bf569492149f4cf12,Gamefa,Mehdi Reazaei,85,Knockout City is a really fun experience and I suggest you make sure to experience it with your friends.,2021-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 62320ce067855975e586e820,Tom's Guide,Rory Mellon,80,"Knockout City is a zany take on dodgeball that combines surprisingly deep gameplay with a bright, colorful aesthetic. It's a winning combination.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60ec02fb885a2c0e6549e2c3,XboxEra,Győző Baki,80,"If the developers manage to increase the variety and fix the few shortcomings it has, we’re potentially looking at one of the multiplayer hits of the next few years. It’s a bit dangerously low on content for it to last, so they need to act quick to deliver. Ball’s on their court now!",2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 6259f7da008489e208d83019,ComicBook.com,Jenna Anderson,80,"Knockout City feels like the video game equivalent of drinking a new soda — it's sweet, stings ever-so-slightly, and will leave you feeling just satisfied enough. By no means is the game currently perfect in its current state, but it still does an impressive amount of things right out of the gate, while creating a universe that can easily be modified and evolved to fix players' qualms. While Knockout City might not be the next Fortnite just yet, it does feel like a perfect fit for fans who love franchises like Overwatch or Rocket League — or anyone who is looking for a good, but chaotic time.",2021-06-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60c78240a0046674aed169f7,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,65,"Certain issues are tough to dodge, but Knockout City's nuanced foundation still shows promise.",2021-06-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60bf9a91ab3e90299df705d1,Hey Poor Player,Andrew Thornton,80,"With style to spare and refined gameplay, Knockout City knows exactly what game it is. That happens to be an excellent, highly addictive, online slugfest. It’s excellent to pick up and play for a short burst, and its strategy can hold your attention for longer sessions. My biggest hesitation with it is how unsure EA seems about what they want it to be. Will they continue expanding its free play period to make it fully free to play? Will they continue adding new modes, maps, and other options to keep the gameplay fresh? It’s hard to say. I can, however, say that with hours of play available even under the current free model, this is a city worth visiting.",2021-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60bf6bd9ab3e90299df703f6,Gameblog,Alix Dulac,80,"We probably have our game for the summer with <i> <b> Knockout City </b></i><b> </b>. Refreshing, invigorating, accessible and endowed with a huge potential, the title developed by <b> Velan Studios </b> has something to convince you, in particular thanks to a certain replayability, especially with friends. If its look will divide, the content is there : it remains to be fleshed out so as not to exceed the status of simple summer hit.",2021-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60be8a21ab3e90299df70282,Wccftech,Kai Powell,75,"Knockout City plays with some interesting ideas to turn Dodgeball into a simple competitive shooter, but it's clear Velan Studios has spent more time building a robust microtransaction system than appealing content.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60bcd2d12e2890d254159a68,GameBlast,Matheus Senna de Oliveira,85,"Using the popular dodgeball matches as a premise, Knockout City manages to provide an incredible sports game. Every throw, catch and pass is fun, including the various mechanics involved in the process. The technical production is also great, with excellent visuals, sound and gameplay for any audience. We need to wait and see how the game evolves in the coming months and whether it will manage to reach its full potential.",2021-06-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60bd18ecab3e90299df70186,Guardian,Simon Parkin,80,"There's sublime fun in jet-cleaning a town, and a dodgeball-themed knockout contest has one eye on the Olympics",2021-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60b9d3e82e2890d254159727,GotGame,David Poole,90,"Overall, Knockout City is a blast to play. It offers a unique dodgeball game that’s easy to jump into and have a good time. It takes a little time to get the timing right, but once you get used to catching and master the different ball types, you can dominate the playing field.",2021-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60b994232e2890d2541596e8,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,77,"Knockout City is a blast, filled with some wild and wacky over the top dodgeball action.",2021-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 61fe99dd9e5c48c548d79c17,WhatIfGaming,,85,"If you like fast-paced, multiplayer games with good visuals and the possibility of being a hero every match at the risk of undoing your friendships after mistakes and screw-ups, Knockout City is for you. Each match is unique. In one, your bluffs and lob shots may repeatedly work; in others, you have to be faster than Neo dodging bullets. But if the function of a game at the end of the day is to entertain, KO City passes the test with flying colors. And seriously, the sound of your ball slapping an opponent is so satisfying that I’m thinking of putting it as a message notification on my cell phone.",2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60baeee92e2890d254159899,IGN,Jarrett Green,90,"Knockout City's fantastic spin on dodgeball combat has surprising depth, making it one of the best team-based PvP games in years.",2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60b76951519b90cb4e27a7a7,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,80,"Knockout City is both easy to pick up and deviously simple in its design, hiding a layer of complexity behind more casual gameplay that fans will discover the more they become invested in it. There's some standard launch-month polishing left to be done still, but Knockout City lands more hits than misses with its high-stakes gameplay and cunning combat, resulting in a multiplayer experience that's both fun and intense at any given moment.",2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60b74ad5519b90cb4e27a787,Eurogamer,Vikki Blake,75,"Velan Studios transposes the sport of dodgeball into what's a fun, friendly shooter that bears no arms, though it currently lacks legs.",2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60b6ef27519b90cb4e27a343,Checkpoint Gaming,Tom Quirk,80,"I have played many online multiplayer games in my time, but Knockout City has made a better first impression than most. With its easy-to-understand mechanics, along with the complex mind games involved in almost any interaction, it is very satisfying for quick play sessions. Despite some technical issues and a lack of single-player content and diverse game modes, what is there at launch is a lot of fun so far.",2021-05-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60b4063eb2b61298b12c1825,GamingTrend,Travis Northup,90,"There are few games that have ever made me scream in anger or shout with unbridled joy as often as Knockout City and I absolutely can't stop playing. It's a near-perfect team multiplayer game packed with strategy, heart, and an incredibly impressive level of polish. Even if it's a bit buggy and lacking in content at the moment, I can't recommend it enough.",2021-05-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60b332e6b2b61298b12c17c1,PPE.pl,Kajetan Węsierski,80,"Knockout City is not a perfect game and can die in a thicket of similar multiplayer-oriented projects. However, it has great potential to become another e-sports hit, because it gives a lot of fun and encourages you to play ""one more match"".",2021-05-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60b2b91b57ed0e0490ae32aa,NintendoWorldReport,Joshua Robin,95,"I'm floored by how much I enjoy Knockout City. Despite the first trailer for the game being a bad way to sell the concept of the game, I always thought it looked good. I never would have guessed that Knockout City would be excellent. I haven't had this much fun with my Switch or any other game console this year. Velan Studios has made an outstanding experience in Knockout City.",2021-05-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60b1786557ed0e0490ae3239,PC Gamer,Morgan Park,90,Knockout City punches above its weight as a complex and uniquely fun competitive brawler.,2021-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60b0c13f57ed0e0490ae3164,GameSpot,Alessandro Barbosa,80,Knockout City's surprising depth coupled with its approachable mechanics make it an engrossing new multiplayer offering.,2021-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60afe81c57ed0e0490ae310c,Hardcore Gamer,Kyle LeClair,80,"Knockout City is easily one of the most pleasant surprises so far this year, managing to turn a game of dodgeball into an addictive and high-octane multiplayer brawl with a unique Zeerust twist in its aesthetics and silky smooth gameplay that anyone can get into. Hopefully it still ends up being a success after the current trial period, because it would be amazing to see just how massive and fun of a city Velan Studios can eventually make.",2021-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60afca0b57ed0e0490ae30f1,The Games Machine,Gabriele Barducci,76,"Knockout City, as it stands today, is a very entertaining online multiplayer game, easy to learn but not without its own compexities. Future growth is alway fickle and hard to predict when it comes to online games, but Knockout City might be able to carve out its own niche.",2021-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60afb7b657ed0e0490ae30b7,Destructoid,CJ Andriessen,80,"I'm shocked with how well Knockout City turned out. It's easily the biggest surprise of 2021, something everyone should give a go while it's still free to try.",2021-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60af1b6057ed0e0490ae2ebf,Screen Rant,Cody Peterson,80,"Knockout City is in a strong place to capture the hearts of both casual and competitive gamers alike. Its cutesy graphics hide deeply rewarding dodgeball-throwing mechanics that never fail to be both entertaining and engaging. Once ranked leagues and other gameplay modes pick up steam it will be interesting to see how many gamers jump on the bandwagon. Player engagement is always difficult to predict, but as a product, Knockout City has a chance to be a truly special game based on its mechanics alone.",2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60aec6a757ed0e0490ae2e57,GamingBolt,John Cantees,70,"Knockout City brings more to the table than you might expect, but still leaves a couple of much-needed ingredients at home. As a result, its fate as a multiplayer game is unclear.",2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60aeb0d857ed0e0490ae2e38,Atomix,Rodolfo León,80,"Knockout City is an addictive dodgeball arcade game that manages to stand itself apart by delivering quick, fun-paced gameplay. Unfortunately, right now there´s not much content out there.",2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60cd3b97ad0a87d38e3f1d83,Sirus Gaming,Conrad Huang,80,"Overall, despite the issues it has, Knockout City has lots of potential with proper updates for many gamers and can reach great popularity as well. I highly recommend this new game for all gamers who are trying to look for something that will change make their heart beat faster than expected and who are trying to test or challenge themselves in competitions.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60af1b8057ed0e0490ae2ec1,PCMag,Jordan Minor,70,"From its neon graphics to its tactical mechanics, Knockout City’s take on multiplayer dodgeball is over-the-top in all the right ways. It just sits in an awkward limbo between free and paid games.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60af1b3657ed0e0490ae2ebd,Game Rant,Noah Vaca,80,"Knockout City is a genre-defying take on the team-based multiplayer game, where players are not just teammates, but also tools and assets for one another. And although Knockout City struggles to find an identity, the game's ability to excel in accessibility while holding a high skill-ceiling makes it easy to pick up and even easier to keep playing.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60af1afc57ed0e0490ae2eba,TheGamer,Jamie Latour,80,"If it wasn't for its awful art style and attitude that screams ""look how rad we are fellow teens!"" then I'd probably like it a whole lot more. But as long as it adds more content, I can see this gaining an audience with players who are really into over-the-top sports games like Rocket League. Just remember the five D's of dodgeball and you'll have a fun time in Knockout City.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60ad361a57ed0e0490ae2c9d,LevelUp,,75,"Knockout City is a balanced title and a fun game to play: victory or defeat is defined by your skills and not classes, perks or anything that gives players an advantage above others. Even so, with its current game modes, there is little motivation to keep fighting dodgeball style. It's a worth trying experience, and we hope that developers add more content and game modes that expand this experience in the future, especially if they seek to prevent other giants like Fortinte from Throwing a ball to their face.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60ad315757ed0e0490ae2c94,We Got This Covered,Josh Nichols,90,Knockout City is a different kind of multiplayer experience in a sea of looter shooters and crafting systems. It's not just different though -- it's a special game that's only going to get better as time passes.,2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60ad216d57ed0e0490ae2c7d,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,90,"Knockout City is a brilliant multiplayer brawler. Its well-balanced, skill-based gameplay is a joy, providing players with surprising depth just beneath the surface. While the number of maps and modes on day one is fairly small, the fun factor means this doesn't really matter, and updates will bring extra content to the game post-launch anyway. With a ton of customisation options, rewarding progression, and constantly engaging matches, this is knockout by name, knockout by nature.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60ac1e8157ed0e0490ae2b62,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,95,"I can't get enough of Knockout City. Velan Studios put an impressive amount of work into a confluence of themes and mechanics that all work together in harmony for a symphony that resonates with a rubbery thwack. Everything feels polished to a degree that is rather monumental for a day one launch, and their plans to support Knockout City for the foreseeable future will ensure it stays downloaded on my hard drive. Every once in a while, a special game comes along that redefines the rules; that finds a unique concept that nobody knew they wanted, but that everyone ends up loving. Knockout City is one of those special games, a passion project built on originality that will surely go on to be bigger than anybody could have initially imagined.",2021-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60aba63a57ed0e0490ae2794,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,90,"Knockout City is an absolute blast, a colourful arcade sports game that's easy to jump into for newbies with plenty of depth and strategy for crews looking to become the ultimate dodgeball champions. With four modes and five stages currently on offer, tons of unlockable cosmetics, daily challenges and cross-play/cross-progression included from the get-go, this one has hit the ground running and there's absolutely no reason not to jump into the free trial and see how you fare.",2021-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60ab97a257ed0e0490ae276e,PlayStation Universe,,80,"Whether you're a fan of multiplayer games or not, it's hard to not recommend Knockout City. Velan has developed an exciting and refreshing take on an often overlooked sport, with varied and fun game modes and tight controls that lead to matches you will remember long after finishing. Right now Knockout City is great and I am excited to see where it will go in the future.",2021-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60c1d90aab3e90299df708bc,Rapid Reviews UK,Jordan Campbell,90,"Admittedly I was sceptical about what Knockout City would be like looking from the outside in. As an adult, it is difficult to take games with cartoon-style graphics seriously sometimes, I’m looking at you Fortnite. The truth is when titles like this are developed properly and pushed in the right direction they can be a massive success. Being old enough to recall the 2004 hit movie Dodgeball (which was hilarious by the way), I often wondered how well this ideology would transition to a video game.",2021-05-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 60aaaafe57ed0e0490ae2632,Gaming Nexus,Eric Hauter,90,"Knockout City is a rollicking good time, restructuring dodgeball into a competitive team sport that anyone can enjoy. Appropriate for all audiences, there is plenty of fun here for casuals and the hardcore crowd alike. Knockout City leaves plenty of room for the game to grow and expand, making it a solid platform for success as a living game. Bright, cheery, inclusive fun.",2021-05-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,3a744334d37740cf9f71fac90a9d8832 5edfcccdc28b1c4114c27cd5,WayTooManyGames,Thomas Medina,90,We can finally get over the PTSD flashbacks that the words “Portable Borderlands 2” caused because of that terrible Vita port.,2020-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2693765d6778738184,Gaming Nexus,Nathaniel Cohen,80,"It's just hard not to recommend Borderlands: The Handsome Collection. There's so much content. It received a proper current-gen graphical upgrade and there is tons of both DLC and normal content included. I have a few problems with The Pre-Sequel, but that's it.",2015-05-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2a93765d677873833d,Next Gen Base,Robin Parker,80,"Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is a great entry point into a series that has now even spawned a Telltale Games episodic spin-off. The games included now look and play better than they ever have, and even a few performance do little to detract from that",2015-04-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2a93765d677873832e,GameGrin,Matt Girdler,80,"If you already own Borderlands 2 and The Pre-Sequel!, you probably won't get much out of The Handsome Collection. Anyone else will likely have a great time with its hours and hours of addictive RPG gameplay.",2015-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2a93765d6778738340,Pure Xbox,Dave Letcavage,70,"We're still recommending The Handsome Collection because, despite its blemishes and the general shortcomings of the Borderlands formula, it's often an absolute riot of a time – playing with friends, whether local or online, is the way to go.",2015-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2a93765d677873831b,Paste Magazine,Cameron Kunzelman,80,"At the end of the day, The Handsome Collection contains more Borderlands than I would ever want to play, and the likelihood that you will enjoy it or not has more to do with your being a fan of the series already or not. It is an immense amount of gameplay ""value"" for what you will spend on the collection, and if you're looking for something to kick a few hundred hours into, there are less interesting games you could be playing.",2015-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2993765d67787382b3,GamingBolt,Ravi Sinha,90,"Two amazing first person shooters with all their DLC and polished visuals. Even with its few technical snafus and large update, Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is pure unadulterated fun.",2015-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2893765d6778738247,MMORPG.com,William Murphy,82,"It may not be on the PC, but if you've been hankering for a good RPG mixed with shooter than doesn't leave you frustrated, this is what you've been waiting for. If, however, you've already played these games to death, you may want to just wait for the next entry in the series. You do have the option of bringing your save over to the Handsome Collection though, which is a nice bonus feature.",2015-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2993765d67787382bc,Push Square,Alex Stinton,80,"In the current gaming landscape where the re-master, at least for now, appears to be here to stay, nothing released to date offers the sheer breadth of content found in Borderlands: The Handsome Collection. While those with no love for the franchise will, unsurprisingly, find nothing for them here, it does – as a result of the visual upgrades – provide a handsome jumping on point for newcomers, as well as a great way for the Borderlands faithful to catch up on anything that they might have missed.",2015-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2993765d67787382a5,GameCrate,Nicholas Scibetta,80,"If you've already played one or both of the titles included in The Handsome Collection this package might not be for you, unless the chance to play split-screen is too tempting to pass up. If you've never given the Borderlands series a try and are eager to test it out, The Handsome Collection is a great way to dive in.",2015-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2a93765d677873834e,Game Rant,Anthony Taormina,70,"'Borderlands: The Handsome Collection' packages the best and worst entry of the franchise together, making it a difficult proposition for casual fans.",2015-04-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2993765d6778738285,Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,Max Parker,85,"""The Handsome Collection"" doesn't reinvent the wheel of remastered games. It's a standard fare that we should now be used to in the current-gen era of rehashing old games with new graphics. That doesn't mean this collection isn't worth the money. ""Borderlands 2"" alone is nearly worth the price of admission for serious vault hunters. If you're gung ho about revisiting the world of Pandora, ""The Handsome Collection"" is an attractive offer.",2015-04-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2693765d677873815a,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,79,"It's pure Borderlands, with more than enough content to keep you going for some time. It's just a pity that the Handsome Collection didn't receive the technical love that the franchise clearly deserved as it jumped onto newer platforms.",2015-04-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2a93765d677873831f,Gamers FTW,Jamal Khan,86,"Considering that The Handsome Collection offers two great games for the price of one, it is very easy to recommend to anyone wanting to get their next gaming fix.",2015-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2793765d67787381d6,Digitally Downloaded,,90,"So, while I was very late to the Borderlands party, this ""HD Remaster"" of the two later games in the series have converted me to the franchise. If the FPS genre moves this way en masse (and we are seeing that happen with the likes of Destiny), then I might just be converted to the whole genre yet.",2015-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2693765d6778738140,Impulsegamer,,86,"They are fun, entertaining and more importantly, there's a huge amount of replay value here to either play the game solo, with friends locally or online. The Borderlands The Handsome Collection is indeed a handsome collection for both PlayStation 4 and XBox One owners!",2015-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2a93765d6778738354,RPG Site,Alex Donaldson,70,Technical hiccups aren't enough to diminish the value of this sizable package.,2015-04-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2793765d6778738217,Arcade Sushi,Jon Ledford,85,"Fortunately, The Handsome Jack Collection's addictive gameplay, excellent writing and charismatic cast keeps things moving in an unforgettable, fun-filled way.",2015-04-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2693765d6778738178,TrustedReviews,Steve Boxer,80,"If you somehow missed out on the Borderlands games in their original configurations, then the Handsome Collection is the proverbial no-brainer. It offers the very essence of pure gaming pleasure (as long, that is, as shooting outlandish comic-book characters in the face is something that floats your boat). And not just as a short, sharp burst – thanks to all that DLC, it should keep you occupied for months on end. Combine that extreme meatiness with gameplay that is never anything less than irresistibly addictive, and you've got a recipe for waving goodbye to your social life. You have been warned.",2015-04-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2793765d6778738211,Dealspwn,Jonathan Lester,80,Borderlands: The Handsome Collection gives a truly magnificent game and its fun if flawed sequel a new lick of paint... and gives us an excuse to play them through again.,2015-03-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 623247ba274ec35e72dbf2ab,Tom's Guide,Marshall Honorof,80,"The Handsome Collection targets a very specific type of Borderlands fan, but for the intended audience, it's a great buy.",2015-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2a93765d6778738345,We Got This Covered,Chad Goodmurphy,70,"Borderlands: The Handsome Collection offers a ton of great content for its price tag, alongside gameplay that is infinitely replayable. That said, it's tough to wholeheartedly recommend the package, due to some horrendously awful and unacceptable performance issues.",2015-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2993765d67787382cf,Xbox Achievements,Richard Walker,85,"With two mahoosive games and a ton of additional content stuffed into the box, Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is well worth the asking price, what with its sharp, pimped-out visuals and what not. If you've already taken this ride before on Xbox 360, you might want to think twice before parting with more cash for the Xbox One version.",2015-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2793765d677873820e,Hardcore Gamer,Kevin Dunsmore,80,"Borderlands: The Handsome Collection isn't the greatest remaster ever, nor is it the worst. One could argue that it wasn't necessary, as neither game is old enough to justify a port and nothing substantial has been added to the three-year-old Borderlands 2.",2015-03-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2793765d677873820b,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,85,"Oodles of content, some of the most fun you'll have in a modern shooter with or without friends and a wicked sense of humour make Borderlands: The Handsome Collection fantastic value.",2015-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2793765d67787381f1,God is a Geek,Dan Naylor,90,Two great shooters for the price of one.,2015-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2693765d677873817b,ThisGenGaming,George Seymour,,"Overall, The Handsome Collection combines 2 of the best shooters from the last gen with touched up graphics and framerate and all DLC's for an extremely reasonable price! If you have played the game before, then you shouldn't need me to tell you how great this game is and how replayable it is, but if that's not enough there's also that sparkly graphical upgrade and enhanced framerated. If your a new Vault Hunter, this is the best place to start. I envy you if you haven't had your first experience of a Borderlands game yet! So grab some buddies, and let the mayhem ensue!",2015-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2993765d6778738296,Metro GameCentral,Roger Hargreaves,80,"Some unfortunate technical problems distract from what is otherwise a very generous compilation, and an entirely legitimate alternative to Destiny.",2015-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2693765d6778738181,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,85,"Fans of Borderlands should pick this up, and people that jumped on the new console bandwagon and missed out on The Pre-Sequel now have a way to play it. Even if it has some issues here and there, it's still fun. This package is a steal.",2015-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2a93765d6778738351,VideoGamer,Tom Orry,80,"If you're new to the series or looking to jump in, you could well be playing this until Gearbox release Borderlands 3.",2015-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2793765d6778738214,GamingTrend,Travis Northup,90,"Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is the victory lap that every Borderlands fan will enjoy, and packs a tremendous value into one disc. Some performance issues hold it back from being flawless, but all the ingredients are here to sate your chaotic sweettooth.",2015-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2793765d6778738206,PSX Extreme,Ben Dutka,85,"Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is pretty darn handsome. It looks great, plays great, and has a boatload of content. It offers more bang for your buck than just about any other collection currently available, the improved lighting and textures are a big plus, and Gearbox typically makes excellent DLC.",2015-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2693765d67787381b9,Cheat Code Central,Matt Walker,90,"That's really the golden thing about Borderlands: The Handsome Collection. It's just a great package. For newcomers to the franchise, as I said earlier, this is a great jumping on point. For the older fans of series this is not much beyond what you already know, but it is definitely worth a look simply because of the graphic upgrades and the new four player split-screen option. If this is not a reason to get a remastered version, I'm not sure what is. Just in case, though, remember you are getting two great games with an enormous amount of DLC. We're all hungry for more Borderlands, but until a new game comes along, Handsome Jack is happy to provide this quality interlude.",2015-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2693765d677873819a,COGconnected,Kirby Yablonski,88,"Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is a great game, plain and simple. Those new to the franchise will get to play two awesome games and all the associated DLC for one hell of a price, while veterans of the series should be able to find reason to visit the franchise again. Be it to experience the games in HD, play 4-player couch co-op with friends, or catch up on DLC they didn't pay for the first time around, there are a lot of reasons to come back.",2015-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2993765d67787382b0,Digital Chumps,Nathaniel Stevens,86,"Remastered versions of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel are gems on their own that offer deep, fun and different experiences. Having them together in one package for a reasonable price point is something you can't pass up, if you don't own them on PC. ",2015-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2993765d6778738290,CGMagazine,Wayne Santos,80,"As with any remaster, the value of the Handsome Collection comes down to your relationship with this series. There's no question of the quality of these games, just your own sense of (over) familiarity with them.",2015-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2993765d6778738287,Examiner,Steven Ruygrok,100,Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is one of the best remasters out there and delivers exceptional value in spades.,2015-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2793765d6778738202,IGN,Vince Ingenito,84,The Handsome Collection wraps up six years-worth of great Borderlands content and puts a nice bow on it.,2015-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2693765d677873818f,PlayStation LifeStyle,Dan Oravasaari,90,"The Handsome Collection is an easy recommendation for me to make to most gamers, especially if you haven't had a chance to play through either of the games available on it. Fans who have put in hundreds of hours into each title may find less new content to really keep them busy, but given that everything is in a neat little package, with upgraded visuals and a new four player split screen mode, it still makes this difficult to not recommend to any real fan of the series. While the remastering could have used a bit more work on some minor levels, The Handsome Collection is a fantastic time capsule with enough polish to let players revisit it again and again for years to come without it ever feeling completely dated. ",2015-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5d866e2993765d67787382ad,Game Revolution,Nicholas Tan,80,"Given that I awarded Borderlands 2 4.5 stars and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel 3.5 stars, the score below shouldn't be a surprise, but both games are worth playing through once more in The Handsome Collection, especially if you have three friends (and the extra controllers) to experience four-player couch co-op.",2015-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,a61c6602b5784d36801d0cab73e02337 5e90a3eabdf729557ef481bd,Cubed3,Eric Ace,70,"For a RTS where you do not attack the other player with units, there is a lot going on here. The raw amount of things to keep track of and options available, are in some ways overwhelming. The core of it all is great fun, and it is completely novel for a RTS to avoid just massing units and rolling out. The amount of stuff happening takes away some of the enjoyment, as playthroughs quickly get away from players if they are not using every option available to them. Finally, the pace is so fast that there is no enjoyment about surviving on these hostile planets.",2020-04-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674da93765d67787611cf,The Digital Fix,Edd Harwood,70,"If you’re into numbers there is much to love about Offworld Trading Company. It is all about the bottom line and getting those figures to add up. The novel use of money not just as a resource but as liquidity for your company allowing you to purchase all the other resources you require is initially confusing, but ultimately rather wonderful when you fully understand it. The trouble is that all these numbers begin to feel rather heartless after a few hours.",2016-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674da93765d67787611cc,CGMagazine,Kevin Hamilton,70,"Most often you'll feel, at best, looming dread or smug satisfaction and only rarely shock or triumph.",2016-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674da93765d67787611d2,OnlySP,Joanna Nelius,80,"I’m not the most strategically-minded person, but a shoot-first-ask-questions-later kind of gal. I just want to run in, guns blazing, and figure it out from there. Tutorials? Who has time for that? Offworld Trading Company said I did, and they not only sat me down and made me pay attention, but they did it in a way that didn’t leave me confused at the end.",2016-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674da93765d67787611d5,Wccftech,Dave Aubrey,70,"Offworld Trading Company is by no means a bad game, it’s just difficult to recommend against the existing titans of the genres it borrows from. Still, if you really like the premise you could pick it up during a sale.",2016-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674da93765d67787611d8,DarkZero,Iain Cooper,90,"Finally, there’s the simple fact that this is an economic strategy game. As such, it’s automatically going to have a rather niche appeal – but I really do hope people give it a chance. This isn’t a dry and cerebral experience: there’s action, passion and nail-biting tension. Surprisingly accessible and deep as you like, Offworld Trading Company is a standout addition to what’s already been a fantastic year for strategy games.",2016-05-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674da93765d67787611c8,The Escapist,Joshua Vanderwall,90,"I can't imagine a game so fundamentally about number crunching being universally appealing, but the audience it will appeal to will absolutely love it.",2016-05-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674da93765d67787611be,GamesBeat,Jeremy Signor,78,Mohawk Games really hit on something special in creating the heart and soul of what makes Offworld Trading Company tick. It’s just a shame they didn’t stretch and twist it far enough to broach the limits of what this brilliant idea can really do.,2016-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674da93765d67787611c1,Eurogamer,Dan Pearson,80,"Not just for economists, Mohawk's precise, focused debut balances the books with panache.",2016-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674da93765d67787611db,Everyeye.it,Nicolò Pellegatta,70,"Offworld Trading Company is a futuristic simulation of what would be the economy on Mars: gathering resources, upgrading extraction posts, keeping up with the price fluctuations. Funny, but still complex and demanding at the same time.",2016-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674da93765d67787611bb,PC Gamer,Matt Elliott,88,"Master its complex systems and Offworld Trading Company is ruthless, immediate and thoroughly rewarding.",2016-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674d993765d6778761157,GameSkinny,,80,"Offworld Trading Company takes a very unique jab at the RTS genre, focusing almost entirely on financial control, and ignoring combat altogether.",2016-05-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674d993765d677876116f,GamingTrend,Victor Grunn,90,"Offworld Trading Company combines economic strategy with innovation and polish, resulting in a game which feels exciting, deep and fun all at once. Not an easy combination to pull off – the developers should be proud, and gamers should be delighted.",2016-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674d993765d6778761187,GameSpot,Daniel Starkey,90,Offworld Trading Company trades nukes and armies for stocks and commodities--without losing any of the thrill.,2016-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674d993765d6778761184,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Adam Smith,,"What you need to know is that Mohawk have made a game that creates tension and ruthless competition out of a screen of ever-changing numbers. Every victory feels hard-earned and every defeat can be traced back to specific twists in the tale, and in each of its half hour sessions, there are as many twists as in Civ’s six thousand years.",2016-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674d993765d6778761166,Kotaku,Luke Plunkett,,Somehow makes the stock market fun.,2016-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674d993765d6778761181,Gaming Nexus,Randy Kalista,90,"Offworld turns a spreadsheet simulator into a knock-down drag-out scrap for Martian resources and almighty dollars. The pacing is almost breakneck. But with so much transparency in delivering the numbers, it maintains a sense of fairness, even as black market tactics from less-scrupulous rivals threaten to tear down your 30-minute monehy-making empires.",2016-04-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674d993765d6778761178,IGN,Dan Stapleton,80,"Relatively simple in concept but complex in the possible manipulation of the market, Offworld Trading Company manages to make a type of gameplay that’s traditionally slow into something fast and exciting. It’s a tad too easy to trip yourself up before you even begin, but once it gets rolling this multiplayer-friendly cold war of capitalism forces tough, rapid-fire strategic choices.",2016-04-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674d993765d6778761164,Critical Hit,Zoe Hawkins,70,"Offworld Trading Company is an enjoyable strategy game for those averse to combat, allowing players to become ruthless capitalists taking over Mars. While it has many excellent elements, it's simply lacking that unique spark that would make it a truly stellar game with hours of replay value.",2016-04-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674d993765d677876115c,gameranx,Dennis Patrick,100,"If you enjoyed the past Civilization games or happen to be a fan of strategy games, then you can’t go wrong with Offworld Trading Company. This is fast-paced, cutthroat, capitalism distilled into a video game, and one that will keep you entertained for a long time to come.",2016-04-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d8674d993765d6778761159,COGconnected,Patrick Anderson,77,"Monitoring your growing corporate mining empire is fun, especially at first, with lots of building, expanding, and stockpiling mined resources.",2016-04-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,4531b00fcf354680bf68d138b7155fda 5d867e9193765d677879f638,TrueAchievements,Ethan Anderson,80,Sundered is a game that is able to constantly give players that “one more time” feeling by providing multiple ways to overcome its many hurdles.,2019-01-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d867e9193765d677879f63a,Nintendo Insider,Darren Palma,70,"Despite its flaws, Sundered: Eldritch Edition contains enough magic to keep developer Thunder Lotus Games intact as an interesting and viable studio. There is a lot to be found here that would usually keep me enticed if it wasn’t following last year’s more entertaining alternatives.",2019-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d867e9193765d677879f631,Use a Potion,,82,"Sundered: Eldritch Edition is not without its flaws thanks to the early overwhelming difficulty and its sometimes dull level design, but as you get more used to the combat mechanics, slowly upgrade your character, and see what the game really has to offer you won't be able to help but get completely hooked in. It becomes more enjoyable the further you proceed, whilst each visually impressive showdown you come up against always feels better than the last. It also just so happens to work perfectly on the Switch, with the handheld mode not only a good way to experience Sundered's world but the newly added local co-op also giving you a genuinely enjoyable and fresh way to actually play it. It's just a thoroughly entertaining game to play through and with the improvements that've hit since the game's initial release, it'll be more difficult than ever to actually put the controller (or the Switch console itself) down.",2019-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d867e9193765d677879f636,Niche Gamer,Ryan Pearson,80,"Sundered: Eldritch Edition was a delight to play. Aside from a rocky start and combat sometimes being dull, both the combat and Sundered itself gets better the more you play. ",2019-01-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d867e9093765d677879f5de,Spaziogames,,75,"A solid game, with a great art direction, but technically it's not what we expected.",2019-01-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d867e9093765d677879f5d2,COGconnected,Erin Castillo,82,"While Sundered: Eldritch Edition is not without its faults here, the new additions thanks to the Eldritch Edition are welcome. ",2019-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d867e9093765d677879f5ec,Cubed3,Drew Hurley,80,"Switch's catalogue of top-tier Metroidvania titles just added yet another to its repertoire. Insanely addictive and a hell of a great time. The combat is fast, fluid and frantic, often requiring the better part of valour to overcome and survive the horrors. The local multiplayer and the multiple endings give it considerable replayability, too. Sundered: Eldritch Edition is one of the very best.",2019-01-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d867e9093765d677879f5d0,PS4Blog.net,,90,"Sundered: Eldritch Edition is certainly a must-have for any veteran or fan of the Metroidvania genre. It's probably not a good pick for someone who is just starting out with the genre as this one does require a high skill level to play it without getting frustrated by your own mistakes, picking the right abilities to smooth things out as you go to lower the overall challenge, which, to be fair, is not the game's fault really. We all gotta start somewhere, but if you're new to the Metroidvania genre, you should definitely get some experience under your belt before you dive into this one.",2019-01-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d867e9093765d677879f5f9,Pure Nintendo,Rachel Poli,90,"Sundered: Eldritch Edition is a great platformer packed with plenty of action and adventure. With its beautiful graphics and smooth controls, this is a game you don't want to miss out on.",2018-12-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d867e9093765d677879f5f2,Elite Gamer,Daire Hardesty,87,"Sundered: Eldritch Edition is one of the best platformers I've played this year, it has all the great platformer elements and entertains without fail. I feel like the enemies could have been improved as the balance just isn't there, but as a whole, it doesn't make that much of an impact against the overall experience. In terms of audio, the soundtrack is beautiful and Canadian film composer Max LL did a wonderful job.",2018-12-31T05:00:00.000Z,False,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d867e9193765d677879f633,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,90,"Sundered is a platformer that I feel will ruin a lot of other platforming games for me. While it's not perfect, it does a lot of things nearly perfect and its visuals keep your eyes entertained while your brain engages with the rest of it. It had some of the repetition fallbacks of other Metroidvania games but is otherwise extremely solid.",2018-12-25T05:00:00.000Z,False,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d867e9093765d677879f602,NintendoWorldReport,Zachary Miller,70,"Despite those complaints, Sundered has turned out to be a fun, addictive game that I can't get enough of. This gameplay loop really works for me, and while I sometimes wish I wasn't doing so much backtracking, it's not a big enough deal that I'm dissuaded from playing. If you, too, like this kind of loop, I think you'll get a kick out of Sundered.",2018-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d867e9093765d677879f5f5,GameSpace,Damien Gula,90,"With the emphasis on choice, Sundered give you the opportunity to unlock multiple endings by pursuing the paths of full rejection to full embrace of the darkness. With the extensive map sizes, fast action pace, and high difficulty, Sundered is sure to keep you exploring and fighting for your survival for 10+ hours per play through. It is a satisfying Metroidvania title to close out a year of stellar offerings within the genre.",2018-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d867e9093765d677879f5e3,Areajugones,Víctor Rodríguez,90,"Sundered comes to Switch and Xbox One with the Eldritch Edition, a revision of the game that doesn't include lots of changes but it does some fine additions like local co-op. If you liked Sundered back in 2017, this is a good excuse to come back to it in a brand new platform!",2018-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d867e9093765d677879f5df,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,70,"On an eShop that seems to become more rife with Metroidvanias by the day, Sundered seems to fall somewhere in the middle to front of the pack. Though the repetitiveness means it doesn't hit the same kind of highs that Dead Cells or Hollow Knight reach, Sundered still manages to offer a delightfully creepy, challenging, and content-rich experience that genre fans are sure to enjoy. If you're not a fan of procedural generation, stay well away from this one; otherwise, we'd encourage you to give it a shot.",2018-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 60f8a1cc3fe51c12c8ac44e4,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,60,"Going Under is an exhausted groan of a game. It looks and sounds great and the characters are amusing for the most part, but the mechanics clash in weird ways, and it just feels bad to play.",2021-07-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 6010a57a0f8974118c939171,Cubed3,James Grech,80,"Although Going Under is a short venture where the art style and humour may not be for everyone, the fun action, creative world, and addictive gameplay make this an excellent roguelite well worth the work hours. And again, Jackie can pat the office dachshund!",2021-01-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 600015120f8974118c93833d,Movies Games and Tech,Daniel Waite,70,"I have my demons whenever I play Roguelite or like games, but I’m glad I placed my concerns to one side and tried this one. The humour and many tasks heavily outweighed the annoyance of losing my gear and I enjoyed my time with it, mostly. Do I recommend it? Of course. It’s a; colourful, fun, fast-paced and enjoyable title that can be played casually. Can you make Jackie the best intern Fizzle Beverages has ever seen? Grab the nearest object and smash every monster in your path, your internship depends on it.",2021-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5fdc74da8add7352830fef7e,Enternity.gr,Nikitas Kavouklis,80,"Devolver Digital makes the pleasant surprise and despite the fact that the game is not characterized by any innovation, it has managed to use all of its elements in a masterful way.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5fad7890038871749d414ead,Paste Magazine,Funké Joseph,80,"These days it's way too easy to get down in the dumps, doom scroll, and instantly complain about anything online; this game distracted me from that. It made me laugh, transporting my mind into a world where evil sentient emojis run a corrupt dating app, skeletons are motivational speakers, and goblins drink coffee from a pot. It gave me hope, and made me more optimistic at the prospect of real change, which can only happen when people respect each other, work together and rip it out of clutches of a CEO after slaying them with a giant sword.",2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5fac42be038871749d414c46,Rapid Reviews UK,Kyle Sherry,90,Going Under is a dungeon crawler where most of the action happens underneath your new place of work. You are working as an unpaid intern looking to get your dream job but you are set the goal of defeating monsters instead. Each time your character thinks they are getting closer to their dream job they are then given another monster-bashing mission to do.,2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f89f918fce0972e4e5f7a27,Sirus Gaming,Leif Rey Bornales,80,"I wouldn’t say that this game is on par with all those high-caliber games we have right now but I can say that this game can stand on its own and can be very entertaining for the right person. I don’t think I ever had this much fun in a game that seems so simple on the surface but has real depth into it. If you’re looking for a game to jump into while you wait for the next big game, I say give this one a try and I’m sure you won’t regret it.",2020-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f847f22fce0972e4e5f6e8d,Impulsegamer,Jordana Elliott,78,"Overall, I would recommend Going Under to those who are open to playing a lighter, yet challenging roguelite with an enthralling critique on neoliberalism.",2020-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f837939fce0972e4e5f6de5,Nintendo Blast,Raoni Mendes Pinheiro,60,"Going Under deviates a little from the path of an ideal roguelike. Instead of enjoying the wonderful visuals, the great soundtrack and the fun premise to make a captivating, agile and action-packed game, the title loses a little focus on what really matters. It is possible to spend some good hours of fun with the game, but the technical problems in the combat, the little variety inside the dungeons (and outside them), the lack of information in some moments, and the excess of exposure in others, made that I never fully get caught up in the adventure.",2020-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f7fc2f5fce0972e4e5f6a70,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,80,"More than just a unique roguelike with a nice combat system and tons of customization options, Going Under is also a great piece of satire.",2020-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f7f7f00fce0972e4e5f6a4d,FingerGuns,Paul Collett,60,Going Under is a fun if short lived game. A nice bright roguelike that just fails to have that one more go feel to it.,2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f7c4f92839d422425c7e4bc,TheSixthAxis,Gareth Chadwick,90,"Going Under is an excellent roguelite that is challenging, rewarding and hilarious at the same time. It takes a little while to get going, but once it does it's a delight. As a scathingly satirical look at tech startups and culture it's likely unmatched, helping it to stay fresh and funny for a long time.",2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f80c103fce0972e4e5f6ba8,KeenGamer,Bennet Gehring-Nobbe,90,What do you get when you mix Breath of the Wild and Persona in a Rogue-lite shaker and pour it all into a tall glass of Adventure Time? Easy: A horribly forced metaphor that tries to explain how incredibly good the underlying ideas of Aggro Crab’s debut title Going Under are. It might very well be the buggiest game I have ever considered a masterpiece.,2020-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f7713c2839d422425c7df7e,Arcadeberry,Dashiell Wood,85,"Going Under‘s quirky bright colours, light-hearted dialogue and enjoyable slow-paced music creates a very calming effect and, as a result, playing the game feels almost therapeutic in the absolute best of ways.",2020-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f75fd93839d422425c7deba,GotGame,Paul Jennette,90,"Aggro Crab has really outdone themselves here. This is a fun, seamless, quick-paced dungeon crawler with beautiful aesthetics and great writing. I say, no matter who you are and what you play; please do yourself a favor and pick up Going Under.",2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f75f06c839d422425c7deb4,The Digital Fix,Georgina Howlett,80,"Going Under is a brilliant first release from Aggro Crab Games, combining challenging gameplay, rewarding combat and a wealth of possibilities in terms of both the dungeons and the enemies. Though let down by a myriad of performance issues and bugs, fixes are promised in upcoming patches, as is a variety of post-launch content. For £15.99, you can't go wrong.",2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f8db9adfce0972e4e5f7fb5,Gamezo,Nate Burleyson,79,"The life of an unpaid intern is pretty gruesome already. Add hordes of goblins you have to defeat, a nagging project manager, coworkers with clashing personalities, and a very odd Amazon-esque parent company. In Going Under, there is a lot to do, and a lot to smash. Overall, the game has it’s problems as well as plenty of strengths that make you want to come back over and over again. For just $20, there is enough to do to make it worthwhile.",2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f75168f839d422425c7dd62,Shacknews,Donovan Erskine,80,"Going Under is a fun dungeon crawler that parodies capitalism and the culture surrounding it. While a shorter experience, the game is given a solid level of replayability thanks to the procedural generation and wide variety of weapons. Though the combat feels like it’s lacking depth at times, it’s still fun to sling office equipment around at foes. Going Under is a great offering from the team at Aggro Crab and Team17.",2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f784233839d422425c7e07a,Gamefa,Amirmehdi Namjoo,80,"Going Under is a charming Roguelite game with a satirical story about big tech companies that give the players a decent gameplay experience. It also features extensive difficulty settings that can help newcomers understand the core of the Roguelite genre. The game uses a unique art style that completely fits the theme. A low number of dungeons and some other issues can make the game a little boring after a few hours, but it is an enjoyable experience.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f7217dbcc71e361680c8ae9,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,70,"Going Under is a roguelite that ditches some of the genre's usual depth in favour of a compelling satirical tale. It won't last you too long, but there's enough here to hold your interest as you delve into some truly unique dungeons. Though it isn't the best dungeon crawler, it's certainly one of the most unusual, and we love it for that.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f716c45cc71e361680c89c4,Gamer's Palace,Beatrice Vogt,58,"Going Under is a great parody on the Silicon Valley, the rest of the game just could not impress me, however.",2020-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f7083decc71e361680c88d5,PlayStation Universe,Sebastian Hawden,70,"Going Under is not a bad game, its story is fun, sometimes witty, and at times, a tad meme-like. If you play a lot of roguelikes you may find it a bit thin on the ground. However, if you are new to the genre, want something a bit lighter, or just want to try something a bit different Going Under may be for you. It has a depth in its difficulty options, it looks very nice, and plays well. I think it just depends on what you are looking to get out of the game. There is stuff here to like, it is just not for everyone.",2020-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f7128b6cc71e361680c899c,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,90,"Going Under is the newest rogue-lite dungeon crawler to be released, adopting the rogue-lite gameplay without losing a push for narrative in the process. It pokes fun at toxic work culture, specifically in the silicon valley space, making it an interesting think piece on the very same industry the game is a part of.",2020-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f6e07d1cc71e361680c863a,Nintendo Life,Henry Stockdale,70,"Going Under makes for an excellent debut from Aggro Crab. Though the humour won't be to everyone's taste, it brings us a corporate satire which hits closer to home than most, and by doing so consistently, never feels ham-fisted in its execution. This isn't the longest experience you can find on Switch – taking around 10 hours to fully complete including side tasks – but it provides an entertaining story, and one that's filled with great combat and high replayability. Keeping you hooked until the end, this dungeon crawler comes with a modest recommendation.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f6ddcafcc71e361680c84f1,Cultured Vultures,Nick Meekham,80,"Finally, a game for the bitter intern. Going Under is a fun roguelike adventure packed with challenge and an amusing story players will enjoy.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f6dc0a3cc71e361680c84d3,Jump Dash Roll,Derek Johnson,90,Going Under is a superb dungeon crawler wrapped in some stupidly stylish and silly art that comes packaged with writing that hits a little too close to home for anyone who's ever held a job.,2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5fb82f4a038871749d415edb,Area Xbox,,72,"This office themed dungeon crawler has it’s fair share of ups, with solid gameplay and fun surprises, howerever the lack of multiplayer makes it a bit irrelevant in the long run.",2020-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f71178bcc71e361680c896d,Checkpoint Gaming,David McNamara,70,"Going Under takes some of the most frustrating trappings of late capitalism and turns them into literal dungeons. It’s a funny, acid-spirited take on the organisational failures of tech startup culture that doesn’t pull its punches. Between whacking baddies with a giant stapler and trading useless cryptocoins for powerups, there’s rarely a dull moment on the floors of these office hellscapes. While playing for long periods exposes some of Going Under’s repetitive elements, there’s more than enough fun here to recommend this action-packed rogue-lite to any dungeon-crawler fan with a LinkedIn profile.",2020-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f6cfacbcc71e361680c83c5,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,79,"I love when indie games offer something unique and special and Going Under certainly does with its clever premise, striking style, and supremely rewarding roguelike structure and beat 'em up gameplay. If only real internships could be this fun.",2020-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f6c76c8cc71e361680c822b,Otaku Gamers UK,Andrew Camac,80,"Chaotic and fantastic fun, take the executive decision and take the time to get Going Under",2020-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f6b4979106ace7c55e8c53e,GameBlast,Farley Santos,80,"Going Under captivated me with its crazy and eccentric premise. Exploring ruins of failed tech companies in control of an intern is strange and exciting, mainly because you can use almost anything as a weapon. The main concept gives room for experimentation and strategy, and it is necessary to constantly improvise in order to overcome the complicated challenges. The comical tone is present in every corner with humorous dialogues, unusual situations and countless amusing references. On the negative, the adventure proves to be a bit repetitive, even with roguelite aspects, and sometimes chaos gets in the way. In the end, Going Under is an internship worth checking out.",2020-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f75c996839d422425c7ddeb,Use a Potion,,90,"Going Under is a rogue-like dungeon-crawling treat, with its brilliant combat brought to life by a wacky world that’s full to the brim with vibrancy. It was just a real joy to play, with the chaotic combat keeping each dungeon-run feeling fresh and frantic – even if there were some moments of repetition in the mix thanks to the low number of dungeons in the game. If you’re a fan of rogue-like dungeon crawling and like your games a bit… well… weird, you will really, really, REALLY want to give Going Under a playthrough.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f6a6f1f106ace7c55e8c414,Console Creatures,Bobby Pashalidis,80,"Going Under is a pleasant surprise and one that succeeds in short-bursts of game time. It’s fast-paced, rewarding, charming, and most importantly, fun to play. Each dungeon’s specific startup theme parodies a real-life business to great success and the core combat delivers a satisfying experience.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f6a4d64106ace7c55e8c402,LadiesGamers.com,Rio Fox,80,"Going Under manages to keep almost a perfect line between delving and pushing forward. Each time I’ve felt I’ve hit a wall, that’s a great indication that I’m about ready to delve further. It didn’t feel like I was banging my head against a brick wall, which some other dungeon crawlers have done in the past. Probably my favourite part of Going Under is the humour. Many of the jokes have me giggling at the expense of the capitalist society we live in. And it does point out a lot of quite obvious points, but they are great points to reiterate to a group of people. I’m so glad I got to play Going Under, and it has definitely earned it’s place among my favourite titles so far.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f6a2e96106ace7c55e8c3ef,33bits,Ismael Mercado Sánchez,90,"Fun, social criticism, gameplay, excellent audiovisual section ... Going Under is a must this year that no one should miss. Aggro Crab debuts with an excellent title in the world of video games.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f6a1c36106ace7c55e8c2cf,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,80,"Going Under is bright, colorful, and wickedly funny. The game's structure is enjoyable and using various weapons slap the hell out of monsters is entertaining, but don't expect anything particularly deep or lasting.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f6a07b71fcd6d0a4490b024,XboxEra,Genghis Husameddin,95,"I found myself playing for hours. The music rolls well with the punches, the fast and fluid gameplay, and the relatively bug-free experience makes Going Under a great recommendation for a genre that has many choices to choose from as it is. As the kids say today, I totes recommend this game.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f69e8ef1fcd6d0a4490afd7,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,90,"The workplace setting adds a unique charm to a genre that feels over-represented on the eShop these days. Ultimately, those seeking a satisfying challenge with dynamic dungeons will find a job opportunity worth applying for. A variety of accessibility options, such as increased health and longer invincibility after getting hit, can help less experienced applicants, too. Even if Fizzle is in danger of Going Under, it's worth taking a long look at their job posting on the eShop.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f69e8e41fcd6d0a4490afd4,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,92,"Going Under might lack the replay value of other rogue-lites, but it makes up for it in charm, detail, and theme with great enemy variety, solid gameplay, and well-designed boss fights. Top it off with a small yet well written humorous story, and you have a game worth interning for.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5f69e8d61fcd6d0a4490afd1,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"Running around Going Under‘s dungeons is a joy, and you’re never quite sure what will be waiting for you behind a new door. Every time you die, you’ll be keen to jump straight back in and see if you can get just that bit further. It might not be the deepest Rogue-like game out there, but you’ll be hard pushed to find another quite as fun as this.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,69ed50cc40734c87b29da42d62093777 5d866faf93765d67787422e5,Nintendo Insider,Alex Seedhouse,80,"The tale that this first chapter in The Banner Saga weaves will have you gripped from start to finish. The player is left to exist in a world that has been meticulously crafted, whether that be the breathtaking art direction, the riveting efforts at world-building or the gameplay mechanics that underpin the experience.",2018-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866faf93765d67787422f2,Cubed3,Jamie Mercer,70,"For almost four years, The Banner Saga has provided a thoroughly enjoyable alternative offering to the standard tactical RPG.",2018-07-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866faf93765d6778742302,FNintendo,André Reis,70,"The Banner Saga is a unique tactical game that stands out among its peers thanks to its art style and visuals, as well as to its very challenging combat system. Were this game longer and with a more elaborate plot, it could very well be one of the finest in the Nintendo Switch catalogue.",2018-06-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fa793765d6778742156,SwitchRPG,Phillip Pinyan,100,The Banner Saga offers an expertly crafted narrative buffered by fun combat and addictively painful player decisions that could not be more worth your time.,2018-06-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fa793765d6778742123,Fintendo,Veeti Kainulainen,80,"""Beautiful beginning and innovative combat system.""",2018-06-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866faf93765d67787422fd,Grandma's Game Room,Franceen Robles,95,"Normally if a story started in the middle I’d be confused, and if it ended with a lot of loose ends I’d be mad. The first entry in The Banner Saga did just that but I wasn’t mad. Instead, I was invested and intrigued. I felt a fraction of what each character was feeling, and then some. And most importantly: I sympathized.",2018-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866faf93765d67787422e2,COGconnected,Jason Fanelli,88,"The Banner Saga comes to Nintendo Switch via a fantastic and faithful port, its dire tale of survival and strategy completely intact. It plays well, it looks fantastic, and every battle and dialogue choice is here for the taking.",2018-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fae93765d67787422c2,Impulsegamer,Jamie Kirk,82,The Banner Saga is a highly worthwhile addition to any Switch library.,2018-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fae93765d67787422b7,Digitally Downloaded,,90,"This game is undoubtedly a dream on the Switch. Perfect for the console's mobile nature, there's just something soothing about watching your caravan trundle along when you're on a commute of your own.",2018-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866faf93765d6778742304,Nintendo Times,Craig Majaski,80,The Banner Saga expertly weaves a compelling story and a fun combat system into a memorable experience. The tactical battle system is engaging and the characters are interesting to interact with. Check this one out if you haven’t already!,2018-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fae93765d67787422ca,Nintendo Life,Liam Doolan,80,"If you happen to love Norse mythology or epic fantasy stories full of consequence and deft storytelling, then look no further than The Banner Saga. This is a beautifully crafted game that uses its intriguing cast, gripping tale and absolutely stunning artwork and soundtrack to transport you to a world filled with plenty of danger and surprises. The turn-based strategic battles might not be equally as thrilling to everyone who plays this, and the interface in this part of the game can be a bit clunky at times, but this doesn't detract too much from the collective offering.",2018-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fa793765d677874215c,Switch Player,Paul Murphy,80,"Repetitive battles are The Banner Saga’s biggest issue, but they don’t stop the enjoyment from what is otherwise a fantastic experience. Strategy and fantasy enthusiasts should find a lot to enjoy here. Roll on part two!",2018-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fae93765d67787422cd,GamingTrend,Ron Burke,90,"With agonizing decisions in an unforgiving Viking-inspired setting, The Banner Saga mixes strategic gameplay with choices that truly matter. .",2018-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fae93765d67787422c5,Metro GameCentral,Roger Hargreaves,70,"Some of the most difficult decision-making in gaming, both tactically and morally, but occasional rough edges betray the game's small budget and short development time.",2018-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fae93765d67787422bc,VGProfessional,Nazih Fares,83,"Now available on the Nintendo Switch, The Banner Saga is the first part of a trilogy that lays the foundation for a great story, a complex turn-based tactical-RPG and a wealth of content. It's an excellent pick for fans of the genre who are not afraid of the slow pace of the game.",2018-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fae93765d67787422d0,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,80,"If your favorite aspects of Fire Emblem games were the story and you're antsy waiting for the series to arrive on Switch, sitting down with The Banner Saga might be a good way to sooth your tactical RPG desires.",2018-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fae93765d67787422d5,Press Start,Toby Berger,80,"The Banner Saga is an excellent game, driven by a wonderful score and a moving story. It's a perfect fit for the Switch too, and the port itself is handled well.",2018-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fae93765d67787422d7,GameSpace,Chris Bowman,90,"The negatives aren't that big of a negative for me, however, I do love role-playing games where you actually control your character and can move freely around the map. This game is one of the best tactics rpgs I have played in my life. I would recommend this game to anyone who wants to try it out whether you get it for Switch or not.",2018-05-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fa893765d6778742173,PowerUp!,Leo Stevenson,89,The Banner Saga is just as good as it’s ever been on Switch and maybe even better thanks to the Switch’s portability.,2018-05-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fae93765d67787422bf,Respawning,Josef Jakubiak,80,"The Banner Saga does a lot of things well, the animation, music, narrative and combat is all neatly packed together to make a fun, working experience.",2017-04-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fac93765d677874224a,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,70,A beautiful journey with a few stumbles,2016-03-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fad93765d6778742287,The Digital Fix,Ryan Porter,80,The Banner Saga can be unforgiving at times but it is worth all the effort.,2016-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fad93765d6778742267,Marooners' Rock,Mike Robles,70,"The relationships are strong right out of the gate and at times I felt like made a decision that I didn't want to make, but had to for the greater good.",2016-02-11T05:00:00.000Z,False,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fac93765d6778742244,CGMagazine,Khari Taylor,80,"The Banner Saga's strong narrative, exquisite visual design and distinctive thematic approach to RPGs coupled with its insistence on making every decision and conversation have an impact on player experience make it a must-buy for Strategy-RPG fans.",2016-02-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fa893765d677874217e,Gamers Heroes,,80,"The game runs about 4-5 hours long depending on which difficulty you play and how long you take to make choices. Overall, if you are into tactical RPGs and like the whole viking aesthetic, you should enjoy this game quite a bit.",2016-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fad93765d67787422a3,GameGrin,Ben Robson,70,"Despite spending most of my play time watching characters talk or travel from one side of the screen to the other, The Banner Saga includes an enthralling narrative and makes use of some inventive combat mechanics.",2016-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fa793765d6778742167,COGconnected,David Bouffard,75,"The Banner Saga is a good game when it comes to it's unique combat, art style, and atmospheric score but the awkward transition of the menus to console and the presentation of its plot hold it back from being great.",2016-01-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fa793765d677874212d,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,80,"It has been a few years in the making, but the Xbox version of 'The Banner Saga' is a wonderful experience. I sincerely hope that Stoic releases the sequel on this platform as well, because they have a good thing going here and the more people who experience it, the better.",2016-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fac93765d6778742252,TrueAchievements,Lexley Ford,70,"The Banner Saga paints a bleak world with its dialogue, artwork and soundtrack, one that engages the player with every tough choice that it presents. With each decision, the player helps to write their own story of survival against the odds, although the overarching storyline can at times pale in comparison to the struggles of the caravan. Thankfully, it also presents a tough tactical RPG that rewards the use of careful strategy and punishes those who rush in without a plan. Those with a penchant for a tightly woven narrative and tactical thinking will enjoy the deep layers that The Banner Saga provides.",2016-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fa893765d677874218a,Game Rant,Rob Gordon,80,"Stoic's tactical RPG The Banner Saga makes its way to consoles, and still manages to deliver a fantastic, captivating story alongside a fun and challenging battle system.",2016-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 61f75bb69e5c48c548d7576e,NoobFeed,Sarwar Ron,90,"In spite of the gameplay’s apparent limitations and the lack of excitement of reading the story when you could hear it or live it, the game is a must-play for any fans of the genre, the Norse mythology, compelling and mature narratives, and videogames in general.",2016-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fad93765d6778742274,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,70,"Sure, sometimes the travel sequences can be boring and the combat isn't quite as fleshed-out as other games in the genre, but it still has that certain je ne sais quoi that makes you want to push on until you make it to the end",2016-01-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fac93765d677874224f,Pure Xbox,Ken Barnes,80,"As a package, The Banner Saga is addictive, attractive, compelling, enjoyable, and truly challenging on the higher difficulty level. Some will find fault with the price, given that the Xbox One version is £15.99 and the PC and iOS editions have been available for a third of that in their time, but we say that the price is fair for what you get here. It's been a long wait, but there's nothing like kicking back and overseeing your merry band of fantastically animated fighters trekking across a frozen wasteland on a big-screen TV, or hearing the roaring clank of metal on metal as you fire in a battle-winning series of attacks.",2016-01-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fad93765d6778742295,Readers Gambit,Ryan Esler,85,A piece of art that asks the player to buy in to it's massive cast of characters and fall in love with The Banner Saga's involving story. Finding the perfect route will have players replaying The Banner Saga an endless number of times.,2016-01-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fa993765d67787421ae,Eurogamer,Oli Welsh,80,"Released on consoles at last, this elegantly grim adventure at the end of the world is that rare contradiction: a nostalgic original.",2016-01-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fac93765d6778742241,VideoGamer,Tom Orry,70,"The desolate landscapes, the constant fear of death, the beautiful artwork, it's all top notch stuff. I'm just not sure the core mechanics that make up the bulk of actual gameplay are strong enough.",2016-01-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fad93765d67787422af,Examiner,Cory Wells,80,"If you are a patient person that likes this type of lore and gameplay style, The Banner Saga delivers on what it set out to accomplish.",2016-01-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fac93765d677874225d,Pixel Dynamo,Benjamin Schwartz,70,"The Banner Saga, for all its visual elegance, stumbles onto the PS4 with a very spare, workmanlike port that falls short not through any single big problem, but from the accretion of smaller issues. from the interface to the controls to the loading times. For all its faults The Banner Saga is clearly a labor of love.",2016-01-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866fac93765d677874223e,Push Square,Robert Ramsey,80,"Get used to the clumsy controls and The Banner Saga is a great role-playing ride right the way through to its conclusion. Meaningful player choice and engaging storytelling are broken up perfectly by bouts of enjoyable strategic combat, which creates a wonderfully paced experience that's very hard to put down. This is a banner that we want to see soaring well into the future.",2016-01-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 5d866faa93765d67787421d9,God is a Geek,Chris White,90,"An impressive RTS that offers a well written story, magnificent visuals and a stunning soundtrack that will stay with you long after playing.",2016-01-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,941ca022b64742e0a089f2409ed286d4 61797671df320323c6131e62,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,80,"I Am Dead takes pains to emphasize that death is not the end for anybody, so much as a transition into something else. It’s a comforting sentiment and a refreshing take on the grisly finality the death is normally viewed with in games. While it’s far from the first story-driven game to examine the concepts of our own mortality, I Am Dead‘s approach to exploring what it means to have lived and died is both quaint and uplifting, and it makes staring death in the face a surprisingly pleasant affair.",2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 613b275d64f4324fcd14d22c,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,60,"Although buoyed by pleasant presentation and a warm atmosphere, I Am Dead's lackluster main puzzles make this a more reserved recommendation.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 613675bcea2645107126ddff,PlayStation LifeStyle,Rebecca Smith,75,"I Am Dead is a hidden object game where players can get as much or as little out of it as they wish. Those following the story will find a short but simple game, perhaps too simple for some. The secondary objectives add more to do but seem like a compromise to keep adventure veterans entertained seeing as they carry very little reward. Away from the gameplay, I Am Dead dances around the raw emotions of death but deals with its impacts in a pleasant way. All living things must come to an end but memories can live on and have an impact on the future. Whether this game will be remembered in the future remains to be seen.",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 612570e3adb36106839b8100,COGconnected,Michael Chow,85,"Overall, I Am Dead is still the solid title it was when it was first released on the PC and Nintendo Switch. While it’s short and the gameplay loop does get repetitive, the overall narrative, aesthetics, and audio turn Shelmerston into a beautiful location. Whether it was the traditions of the island, the history of its residents, or simply the beautiful locations, Shelmerston was easily the highlight of my experience. While I Am Dead ultimately explores the afterlife, including memories of those who have passed, I could not help but place greater interest in the overall setting and its residents, both dead or alive.",2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 61237dd290b676e80f3103cc,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,75,"I Am Dead explores the afterlife with an adventure filled with puzzles and exploration, which quickly falls into repetition with a lack of imagination, despite being a game with its heart in the right place.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 611e8bdb9c30d2777595957c,Generación Xbox,Alejandro Serrador,75,"Traveling is going to a distant place in search of new experiences, but it is much more than that. Through a handful of sensory stimuli like sounds, I Am Dead is an experience that reminds us that many absences are still abysses of pain in our memory, because they left us unable to give them a proper goodbye. It also claims through its mechanics the layers of personality, from habits and lifestyle to what is beyond people. But above all, it has a special vocation for conviviality and love.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 611d4f5338615e6e58ee2281,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,60,"There’s absolutely no challenge in I Am Dead, aside from the easily missable riddles. I understand that some games are about the journey and not the challenge, but most of I Am Dead is a bore.",2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 611be172d2d9925bcbb8c293,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,70,"As well as the main quest of finding each ghost, each location contains numerous mini spirits called Grenkins, which have you moving certain objects into particular positions in order to find them. It's a neat way of adding collectibles that has you using the core mechanic in a different way. There's also Mr. Whitstable's riddles, which add a little challenge to each level. He'll give you a set of clues, and they each pertain to a specific thing in that stage, and could be anywhere. Sometimes the clues are too obtuse, but with thorough exploration and a little lateral thinking, the riddles add some substance to a rather breezy game. Wonderful art and relaxing music make the cherry on top of a unique and heartfelt cake.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 6160ece110b39c41d6ea2dbb,Hey Poor Player,Andrew Thornton,60,"Spending time with the citizens of Shelmerston is incredibly charming and makes I Am Dead worth a look. With an unsatisfying conclusion and gameplay, which quickly grows a bit one-note, however, this won’t be a game for everyone. Still, if you want a charming little game to spend a quiet afternoon with, you could do far worse.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 611acc76d43f314421a912f2,PlayStation Universe,Martyn Locker,70,"Morris may be dead, but there's no denying that Annapurna Interactive's knack for publishing charming video games with unique gameplay is alive and kicking. Beyond its unique flavour of puzzle, there's a vibrant world full of characters who can't wait to share their stories. If you have the patience to do so, it's well worth hearing them out.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 6116a35c0beff283722471a7,XboxEra,Bruno Costa,80,"Its puzzles are nowhere near challenging and the exploration is limited to small areas, but they are still enjoyable thanks to the heartwarming story that unfolds after each section. When combining it all with the vivid visuals and remarkable voice work, you cannot help but feel right at home.",2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 611140df81dfdd2baab618bb,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,70,"It’s the narrative and world around you that will keep you playing I Am Dead. The actual gameplay – seeking out objects by manipulating your environment – can feel rather monotonous rather quickly. If anything, I Am Dead feels like a more mature, more evolved take on the hidden object genre, and so it won’t appeal to everyone. But thanks to wonderfully-told stories and a bizarre but delightful mix of fantasy and grounded reality, this is a short adventure that’s fun while it lasts.",2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5fda4d1d8add7352830fecab,GamingTrend,Poch Saldana,90,"From ts heartful story that is only made better by a charming set of characters, to the soothing atmosphere of the gorgeous island-town Shelmerston, I am Dead constructs a serendipitous but accurate portrayal of the usually sorrowful emotions around death.",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5fd2b4da038871749d418788,Nintendojo,Achi Ikeda,58,"I would love to visit the charming island of Shelmerston. Clearly a lot of thought was put into this game and it is enjoyable to discover that. Unfortunately, I Am Dead’s repetitive gameplay, awkward controls, and short story that left me feeling discontent made me overall a bit disappointed.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5fa7bbec038871749d414259,TheSixthAxis,Aran Suddi,80,"If you are looking for a charming little puzzler and hidden object game then you cannot go wrong with I Am Dead. The story experience can be swept through in a few hours, and they will pass quite quickly, but it's an unforgettable journey.",2020-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f9af5d9fce0972e4e5f92ac,MonsterVine,Nick Mangiaracina,90,"However, if you’re interested in a strong narrative, fun art, and completing simple puzzles, I Am Dead is the most fun you’ll have this year.",2020-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f945079fce0972e4e5f88f8,TechRaptor,Nick Maillet,90,"It's not often that a game has been able to address the celebration of life, though death, quite like I Am Dead.",2020-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f8e2abafce0972e4e5f8071,COGconnected,Thi Chao,90,"Despite the dark undertones, one might assume a game with the title of I Am Dead has, I certainly felt anything but. The narrative pulls you in immediately. The heartwarming stories you’ll discover are just as great. I didn’t want it to end. Even though I didn’t rush through it, I wish I had spent more time taking in the gorgeous scenery and story. Lately, it seems as though the world is on fire, so why not take some time to pick this up and let Morris and Sparky’s delightful adventure take you for a ride?",2020-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f899b2dfce0972e4e5f7769,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,70,"A very interesting game indeed, I Am Dead isn't top-tier indie magic but it's a hide-and-seek sandbox that will reward you the deeper you go. It's refreshingly content-rich, what with the Grenkins to find and riddles to solve for committed players. An appealing sense of place and strong visuals are only spoiled by some misplaced attempts at quirkiness and some minor control issues. Overall, though, I Am Dead makes us long for the sweet embrace of the reaper. Wait, no. It's just a rather enjoyable game. That's it. Not that other thing. Good god.",2020-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f897e73fce0972e4e5f76cb,Critical Hit,Noelle Adams,80,"I Am Dead is a deceptively charming and emotionally potent experience. It's hard not to be won over by its good spirit and intricate, lovingly crafted world. Despite its simple gameplay and heavy dose of eccentricity, it's a tender reflection on ordinary lives, death and the power of memory. A game that will linger in the memory.",2020-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f86e8e1fce0972e4e5f71cb,Gameblog,Thomas Pillon,70,"Ricky Haggett's I Am Dead offers a nice walk on a fictional island through the eyes of the recently deceased Morris Lupton, hoping to find a new Keeper to prevent a volcan's eruption. With it's dog Sparky and a clever mecanic of zooming into almost every item, house or people you can see, I Am Dead is a short but relaxing puzzle-adventure. We simply hoped the extra challenge was more rewarding.",2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f86a494fce0972e4e5f7143,Noisy Pixel,,80,"I Am Dead takes players on a whimsical journey through a colorful and cute narrative that plays on themes of death and discovery. Each chapter gives us a new piece of the puzzle, making it tough to put the game down, even if the game’s systems become repetitive across long play sessions. You’ll get the most out of this adventure by taking your time, and you’ll be glad you did as you splice through each new object to uncover all the secrets hidden within.",2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f8583a7fce0972e4e5f6fa6,Use a Potion,,90,"I Am Dead is a wonderful and vibrant experience that gives players a different look into the afterlife, with its delightful world hosting some truly heartfelt tales. Exploring the island of Shelmerston and using your x-ray ability to closely examine every object around you never stops being satisfying, whilst learning more about the ghosts you are seeking remains touching throughout. It is guilty of being a bit simple in places and you won’t come across any real challenge during your journey, but it doesn’t make the experience any less compelling. I Am Dead is simply a special game and one that should definitely be experienced if you like to play something that feels a bit different.",2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 6132cb0adf187bda92a7f1ab,Unboxed,Nick Gipson,80,"There isn’t much challenge or strategy with I Am Dead and honestly, there really doesn’t need to be. It’s more about the sights and the people we meet along the way, it goes to show that even after we’ve passed on we are never truly gone, our stories, our legacies will be remembered by the people around us, sometimes even for centuries. The design of the world is incredibly basic, with a simplistic vector style that doesn’t even have any shadows, but honestly, I don’t hold that against the game.",2020-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f821185fce0972e4e5f6d87,Nintendo Enthusiast,Andrew Gonzalez,85,"Entering minds as Morris showed me that though so many characters were dead, people still allowed them to live on because of what they left behind. I put down I Am Dead with a new lease on life, a unique sensation for a video game to deliver. It's a puzzle game with a lot of heart. The characters are engaging, the world is delightful, the message is strong, and it's a fantastic way to escape into a game for a few hours. Hollow Ponds and Richard Hogg created an unforgettable experience that Nintendo Switch owners should definitely pick up. I Am Dead taught me that death isn't the end, but in fact, just the next step in all of our journeys.",2020-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f80df8ffce0972e4e5f6c50,GameSpot,Alessandro Barbosa,70,I Am Dead's personal tales and charming setting make it a touching exploration of life after death.,2020-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f7e3462fce0972e4e5f68e0,God is a Geek,Chris White,90,"I Am Dead does a fantastic job of forcing us to look at our lives, and reminds us that those who are gone are still alive in the memories we hold dear. The puzzles are fun, and the island of Shelmerston is beautiful.",2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f7df81c3e66016bf9ecc462,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alice Bell,,"Likewise, as you listen to the stories of the locals (all voice-acted very well, to various levels of eccentricity) and gradually uncover the history of Shelmerston, you realise how much everyone who lives there really loves the place. The love is deep in their very bones, and it makes you love it too. For the six to eight hours it took me to reach the end credits, it even fooled me into thinking I liked my own hometown, which is not true. I hate where I’m from. That’s okay though, because I choose to be from Shelmerston now.",2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f7df5773e66016bf9ecc44a,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,80,MRIs and chandleries and lobster pots and seaside museums - what a game,2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f7df15e3e66016bf9ecc431,GamesRadar+,Heather Wald,90,"A delightful puzzle adventure full of charm, personality, and satisfying ghostly X-ray vision mechanics",2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f7de9693e66016bf9ecc424,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,90,"I loved my time with I Am Dead so much I wish there was a little bit more of it. Hanging with Morris and Sparky is a chill, relaxing time, even if there's an undercurrent of the sad afterlife coursing through the world. It might be that juxtaposition between the reality of death mixed with the playfulness of the world that makes I Am Dead so memorable and fun.",2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f7de87a3e66016bf9ecc421,IGN,Joe Skrebels,80,"Matching smart (if simple) puzzle thinking and intricate exploration, I Am Dead's Shelmerston is well worth visiting.",2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f7de6d23e66016bf9ecc408,Shacknews,TJ Denzer,80,"I Am Dead has a very interesting story to tell, a colorful and varied environment in which to tell it, and a very cool way of going about the telling. The use of ghostly powers to explore, but never directly interact with the world, yet still solve puzzles was quite fun and unique. The more I unraveled of the mystery, the more intrigued I was and the more I wanted to know about each of the people presented to me, their lives, their connections, and the island they lived on.",2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f7de69c3e66016bf9ecc405,Hardcore Gamer,Kyle LeClair,80,"I Am Dead is a delightfully quirky game about the afterlife, presenting a unique world with a rich history inside of it, all with a tone that's a perfect level of light-hearted.",2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f7de64d3e66016bf9ecc403,DualShockers,Charlie Wacholz,85,"I Am Dead avoids the pitfalls of modern video game storytelling to deliver a touching narrative experience with simplistic, but approachable puzzle elements.",2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f7dda7c3e66016bf9ecc3fd,Metro GameCentral,,80,A charmingly offbeat exploration and object finding game which is at least as much about its characters and their stories as it is the mechanics of your search.,2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5f849710fce0972e4e5f6ed8,Digital Chumps,Sienna Douglas,89,"I Am Dead is a relaxing and emotional puzzle adventure that allows you to take a back seat experience and learn about the characters of the game through strong storytelling and learn through attention to detail. Although the game can feel a little underwhelming when it comes to rewarding you for collecting all of the Grenkins and got a bit glitchy towards the end, the real reward from playing I Am Dead rewards you with good storytelling and a life lesson about life, death, and knowing where you come from.",2020-01-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,0346e47d191443aeaf9d7e16127eefed 5d8676ef93765d677876e387,games(TM),,80,It seems the Classic RPG is here to stay,2017-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ef93765d677876e3a4,GameGrin,Borja Vilar Martos,85,"An enthralling world with 'meaningful choices' is surely ahead of you, but for such a short game in this genre, the story stumbles and trips in its consistency and its appeal. On top of that, for a fantasy world, there's not much variety in enemies or creatures, so it can be a bit of a disappointment in that regard.",2017-01-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e370,MonsterVine,Diego Escala,60,"There’s a frustratingly good idea in Tyranny, but you’ll have to push your way through an unstimulating plot and mediocre combat to find it.",2017-01-20T05:00:00.000Z,False,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e37b,Niche Gamer,Carl Batchelor,70,"That being said, if you enjoy a well-written book that happens to have a few dungeons and some evenly-leveled combat thrown in every ten minutes or so, you really can’t go wrong with Obsidian’s wordy magnum opus. Just get a good pair of reading glasses first.",2017-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e36c,TheSixthAxis,,70,"Tyranny is in many ways the Hamlet of videogames. By which I mean it is a fascinating exploration of the ways in which human behaviour can descend into evil, featuring a lengthy middle section defined by delay and conversation, before everything suddenly ends in a flurry of violence and a disappointing final exchange. There is much to like about Tyranny, but the game itself doesn’t live up to its narrative strengths.",2017-01-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ef93765d677876e389,Geeks Under Grace,,88,"While not without its faults, Tyranny is an exciting, streamlined RPG experience with an incredibly immersive world and surprisingly deep characters. Between excellent presentation, skill and spellcrafting systems that are tons of fun to tinker with, and a story that will most certainly leave you wanting more, Tyranny stands on its own as another terrific showing by Obsidian.",2016-12-09T05:00:00.000Z,False,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ef93765d677876e38b,Real Game Media,Richard Talbot-Ashby,88,"Tyranny is the game that flips the moral compass of RPG's on its head, you are the bad guy - but how bad will you be? Tyranny is a fantastic isometric RPG from the masters at Obsidian, if only the creases were properly ironed out and they made a decision to go full voice-acting or none at all, this would have been a near perfect 10 across the board - that being said, this is a solid title that deserves your time and is definitely one that I will play again...and again...and again.",2016-12-08T05:00:00.000Z,False,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e381,Destructoid,Patrick Hancock,70,"Tyranny is most certainly a tale of two halves. The first half is immediately gripping and combat starts off a bit challenging due to the lack of abilities and options. As the game enters its second half, the plot starts to feel rushed and gameplay becomes an issue of ""been there, done that."" The world and lore built here are worth exploring and I anxiously await another excuse to return to this setting, but at the same time, I really hope it comes with improvements to the AI and combat in general.",2016-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e36e,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,80,Even in a world where a magical Edict by an evil Overlord can engulf an entire region with earthquakes and deadly sandstorms.,2016-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e384,RPG Fan,Bob Richardson,89,A sort of adventure title that delves deep into the mind of an evil tyrant: You.,2016-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e379,Polygon,Carli Velocci,75,"Tyranny's bad guy morality system is a little on the nose, and other aspects of the game sometimes suffer. But the game's dedication to that conceit works, setting a path of bargaining and self-examination. Even amidst self-doubt, I did summon a volcano and destroy a library — and I’d probably do it again.",2016-12-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e373,Gameplanet,Leo Rae-Brown,70,"Tyranny comes to a screeching, premature halt, but prior to that it spins an absorbing tale with which player actions have long-reaching consequences.",2016-11-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ef93765d677876e3bc,Gamefa,Amirmehdi Namjoo,88,"Tyranny has little flaws which prevent it becoming a perfect game but after all, it is a worthy CRPG. Obsidian knows how to make great CRPGs and after Pillars of Eternity, Tyranny is a good example for that. If you’re a CRPG fan or a gamer which likes story-based games and don’t mind reading a lot of dialogs then Tyranny is for you.",2016-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ef93765d677876e397,SomHráč.sk,Roman Klein,90,"Obsidian's new game has reaffirmed that the studio is heading in the right direction and they're just getting better at their craft. They've made an unique, dramatic and addicting game that's definitely worthy of your attention even if you usually don't play RPGs.",2016-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e376,GameSpew,Ruaraidh Dempster,80,"Tyranny may have its issues and it may be shorter than other RPGs but it often means that, in the end, it comes together as a greater and more concise experience.",2016-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e350,Digitally Downloaded,,70,"Tyranny is an excellent RPG experience that has many of the hallmarks of great classic role-playing games while still making plenty of smart choices to modernise the experience for today's audience. Refined systems and a story where choices can often have some real consequence made my time with Tyranny rewarding, despite a disappointingly abrupt ending that left me wanting for more.",2016-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e35d,Game Debate,Stuart Thomas,90,"Tyranny weighs in at significantly fewer hours than Pillars. But a lot of this is replayable in ways that are interesting and thought-provoking. The potential to do some seriously messed-up stuff abounds, and so does the option to play in a subversive and morally-ambiguous way as well. There are few fights that seem 'just for the hell of it', which might drive down the overall number of hours. But you know what? We only have so many hours of gaming time. Wouldn't you rather spend it ruling the world in a fun and interesting way?",2016-11-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ef93765d677876e38e,Superlevel,Florian Zandt,100,"In Tyranny, concepts like good and evil only work on first glance. That makes it one of the most interesting RPGs of 2016.",2016-11-24T05:00:00.000Z,False,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 61f8b7bf9e5c48c548d76414,NoobFeed,Bogdan Robert Mateș,78,"It has its faults, but its approach to magic and reputation, alongside predominantly good writing make Tyranny a valid choice for cRPG enthusiasts. With all its missteps, I want to go back and replay Tyranny, simply for the sake of making different decisions and seeing what happens if I support the Scarlet Chorus or, why not, nobody. While not flawless, writing outshines combat and, for me, that’s enough to warrant a replay.",2016-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e35a,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,95,"From the gorgeous, if tired, brown-infused broken environments of Tiers to the colorful noble classes and shabby peasants, every aspect of Tyranny redefines what it means to be a great cRPG title. Incredibly memorable and haunting overtures play softly in the background as the apocalyptic-ly hostile world swirls around you in a bevy of an ambient aural explosion that is deep enough that you can almost feel the dusty, rust-filled Blade-Grave to the soaring and ancient Spires, every moment in Tyranny is truly a moment to behold. The attention to detail and push for a world that feels both truly alive while simultaneously feeling broken and defeated is marvelous and truly a work of art. It is without a doubt that future generations of gamers will look upon Tyranny with the same grounded, yet awe-inspiring greatness that we currently see when we look back onto Baldur's Gate II.",2016-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,False,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e369,TechRaptor,Robert Grosso,70,"Evil is a tough nut to crack, but Obsidian have made a few fractures in the shell surrounding it; the next step is to break it wide open with a sequel. Otherwise, Tyranny will likely remain a cult classic RPG in the vein of Arcanum or Suikoden; great ideas that ultimately fall short of their full potential.",2016-11-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e357,Cubed3,Ofisil,70,"Unexciting battles are easy to stomach when the beauty of a title lies in its world building, and, thankfully, the drenched-in-evil universe of Tyranny is fantastic, both in the way it is structured and in how it handles the concept of morality. Unfortunately, its potential has been thrown from the tallest spire's window, and instead of becoming the magnificent masterpiece that it sometimes feels it is, it turns out to be a very rough diamond that reeks of rushed production.",2016-11-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ef93765d677876e39a,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,80,Tyranny is one of the few games that can tackle extremism and ethical divergences in a meaningful way. An interesting perspective of how flawed humanity is.,2016-11-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e360,New Game Network,Josh Hinke,71,"Tyranny is a good game, but not a great one. In a year that's been light on RPGs, it's a solid offering worth picking up, but don't expect it to be as good as Pillars of Eternity.",2016-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ef93765d677876e3b0,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,,It ends suddenly and without warning right when you expect some kind of climactic boss fight and revelation that ties up all of the lingering plot threads in one fell swoop.,2016-11-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e363,Goomba Stomp,Andrew Vandersteen,70,"It’s not as much of a ground-breaker as Pillars of Eternity was last year, but Tyranny continues to show off Obsidian’s best qualities as RPG makers and their incredible ability to craft interesting worlds and characters.",2016-11-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e354,NZGamer,Keith Milburn,90,"A tale about evil, but not as you know it.",2016-11-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e352,Metro GameCentral,,70,"Playing as the bad guy has never been so disturbing, but despite all the nuanced decision-making the underlying gameplay is never as interesting as the premise.",2016-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ef93765d677876e394,IGN Spain,Carlos G. Gurpegui,80,Obisian knows how to drag us into Tyranny's lore and story. One of the most attainable rpg of the last years. Both the newbie and the veteran will enjoy Tyranny at his best.,2016-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e366,COGconnected,Lydia Tang,86,"Tyranny is an absolute must for players who loved Pillars of Eternity and seek a rich, engaging tale of how people act in difficult circumstances.",2016-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e32a,Worth Playing,Brian Dumlao,90,"Although it's conventional in some ways, Tyranny feels fresh. The theme has been explored before in other games and genres, but not to this degree. The characters are extremely interesting, whether they're tragic or humorous. Dialogue choices are expansive, and the sheer number of permutations that can arise from your decisions give the game near-limitless replay value. Supported by solid RPG mechanics, Tyranny is a game for those who couldn't get enough of Pillars of Eternity and its ilk.",2016-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e325,Game Informer,Matt Miller,83,"A rich fantasy characterized by deeply troubling themes, imagery, dialogue, and actions",2016-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e330,Twinfinite,Alex Neeler,80,"So much of Tyranny is enveloped in player choice, however the decisions you’ll have to make along the way will probably feel very different than what you may be used to. More often than not, players will be forced into situations where they’ll stare directly into the depths of their own depravity.",2016-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e32d,GameCrate,David Jagneaux,88,"With a rushed third act and a few frustrating quirks here and there, Tyranny falls just short of reaching the legendary heights of the games that inspired it. Obsidian has, however, once again delivered on their pedigree with an engrossing and inventive story of betrayal and tyrannical rule. This game is a must-play for fans of isometric narrative roleplaying games.",2016-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e322,The Digital Fix,Rob Kershaw,80,"Whilst new and familiar, plodding and rushed in turn, Obsidian are proudly wearing the mantle left by Black Isle and have crafted another enjoyable story for fans of isometric CRPGs.",2016-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e31b,Eurogamer,Rick Lane,80,"Tyranny's depiction of evil is fascinating and thought-provoking, albeit somewhat obscured by convoluted quest-lines and repetitive combat.",2016-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e328,RPG Site,Bryan Vitale,70,"Tyranny is another showcase of Obsidian’s penchant for quality world-building and writing prowess, but limitations in the game’s scope and length as well as repetitive gameplay prevent Tyranny from being a must-play title even for fans of western styled RPGs. That said, it is an interesting enough experience that those who decide to undertake the role of Fatebinder will experience a mostly memorable tale of conquest and rebellion.",2016-11-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ee93765d677876e318,PC Invasion,Peter Parrish,80,"Judicial administrator for the Court of an all-powerful Imperial Overlord is one hell of a premise and driving force for an RPG. Tyranny pulls it off, thanks to Obsidian’s reliable attention to world design and a dedication to ambitious, branching choices.",2016-11-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ef93765d677876e3bf,GameSpot,Brett Todd,80,The banality of evil is on full display in the dark and disturbing Tyranny.,2016-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 5d8676ef93765d677876e3a8,Spaziogames,Gianluca Arena,80,"It's hard not to recommend Tyranny to old school CRPG veterans, as its systems and gameplay mechanics are reminiscent both of the excellent Pillars of Eternity and the classics form the early 2000, but, at the same time, it sometimes seems as a lazy reskin of Obsidian's last efforts.",2016-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a9ebc1feff6402e9b88839f46ee45ac 62bdebd10bfe2deada18a15d,Rapid Reviews UK,Sophie Hunt,90,"Throughout the summer of 2021, I was desperate for the quiet autumn nights. Wrapped up in my newest blanket addition, with a pumpkin spice candle glistening on the mantlepiece, was all a gal could dream of.",2022-04-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a3b67c0080f4637a88f64bbcc5f1f44 61defe5f9e5c48c548d6c2b3,NintendoWorldReport,Ted Hazell,70,"Bonfire Peaks is a stunning game that I feel will attract many for its aesthetic alone. A large portion of those will stay for the gameplay, but I can fully relate to players who become frustrated with the movement controls and difficulty spike later on. Aside from the gameplay grumps, the world in which Corey Martin has created tells an isolated yet beautiful tale of a man looking for closure by burning his things, and I am glad I got to experience this.",2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a3b67c0080f4637a88f64bbcc5f1f44 616e85608a1e37b0e132fcc7,PSX Extreme,Lorenzo Lombardi,80,"While the puzzling itself racks your brain adequately, if frustratingly, the real pull of Bonfire Peaks is its ability to make you feel personal nostalgia through mementos—the memories that shaped you, both happy and sad. Topping it off with pleasant voxel pixel art and a rousing soundtrack, the game offers a distinctly unique experience.",2021-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a3b67c0080f4637a88f64bbcc5f1f44 616e0cf5e856d8ac61c53d4d,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,75,"Bonfire Peaks tries a little too hard to make relatively simple concepts seem deep and meaningful. The narrative of the unknown man is too laconic to be engaging in the long run. The gameplay, while delivering brilliant moments of discovery and achievement, is too repetitive. The two only connect in a meaningful way because of their lack of complexity.",2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a3b67c0080f4637a88f64bbcc5f1f44 6165738dae06db5cf78ec1da,God is a Geek,Sean Smith,75,Bonfire Peaks has you burning memories in a tricky puzzler that has real heart and soul at its molten core.,2021-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a3b67c0080f4637a88f64bbcc5f1f44 616617cd80594f6395b33c6f,KeenGamer,Max Fagandini,90,"Burn it. Burn it all! Your belongings, that is. New puzzler Bonfire Peaks sees you navigating dozens of levels to reduce your possessions to ash. Don’t let the eye-catching voxel art deceive you, though: this is one rock-hard game.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a3b67c0080f4637a88f64bbcc5f1f44 61602e099e65de2d02a17dd8,PC Gamer,Ruth Cassidy,79,"An atmospheric world with deep, absorbing puzzles, Bonfire Peaks is thoughtful and charming-but without establishing its tricks, it risks leaving less fluent puzzlers behind.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a3b67c0080f4637a88f64bbcc5f1f44 61602ab39e65de2d02a17da5,The Games Machine,Claudio Magistrelli,80,"Even if the controls sometimes just make you wanna scream, Bonfire Peaks is a nice and small puzzle game worth playing. Its compact diorama levels are brilliantly engineered, using small spaces to test the player's cleverness. Voxel graphics, more that just being nostalgic, help the game in recreating the right atmosphere of old adventure games like the original Tomb Raider.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a3b67c0080f4637a88f64bbcc5f1f44 615c826ccfdb94163b99f41f,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,85,"A puzzle game whose quality is matched by its challenge. But Bonfire Peaks also deserves not to remain a niche rarity for fans of these games, its way of introducing the player to its world, its simple and intuitive control, the learning curve and how satisfying it is, is something open to people. You will solve in a few steps that damn puzzle that made you retire the day before frustrated, I assure you.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a3b67c0080f4637a88f64bbcc5f1f44 615acc0f4f291c087de49b11,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,80,"Move onwards, move upwards and leave nothing behind in Bonfire Peaks. A game about burning your belonging’s and starting afresh in the process of liberating yourself from your past. Bonfire Peaks is a great game for long or short play sessions.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a3b67c0080f4637a88f64bbcc5f1f44 615aff1d4f291c087de49c0d,Expansive,,80,"I appreciate what Bonfire Peaks sets out to do as it does it very well. The puzzles are the right blend of head-scratching, chance, and skill, and for a game that ultimately is about stacking crates, there is a soul and essence here that makes the game feel much more interesting than its premise makes it appear. No doubt, it won’t be for everyone, and many might even find themselves switching off early on, but if you allow yourself the time to get truly sucked into the world, its varying mechanics really add dynamism to the puzzle-solving and you may come out the other side invested in ways you would never have expected.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a3b67c0080f4637a88f64bbcc5f1f44 6154625cf142dfd141beeb89,Eurogamer,Vikki Blake,75,Gentle storytelling and challenging puzzles on an island of intrigue.,2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a3b67c0080f4637a88f64bbcc5f1f44 615375c1bf6fa9a4453b7899,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,95,"A deeply thoughtful, eminently accessible and cleverly crafted bite-sized puzzler, Bonfire Peaks has more subtle emotion, charm and smile-cracking ingenuity than most of the games that have released this year. If you want to hone your logical senses and embolden your spirit concurrently then Bonfire Peaks is certainly one summit worth conquering.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a3b67c0080f4637a88f64bbcc5f1f44 615375eabf6fa9a4453b789c,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,81,"After enjoying it for hours, Bonfire Peaks is easily one my favourite practical puzzle games of all time. From its distinctly presented world to its unconventional premise and its wealth of tricky puzzles to its variety of mechanics; it has everything you'd want from the genre.",2021-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a3b67c0080f4637a88f64bbcc5f1f44 61f3cf479e5c48c548d74996,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,75,"Turn-based battles in Fights in Tight Spaces are great, but not always well balanced. Mainly due to very limited treatment options.",2022-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 61f3bc429e5c48c548d748a9,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,80,Fights in Tight Spaces is an easy recommendation to any kind of gamer. It’s perfect for those new to deck-builders or for genre veterans who crave something with a different flair. Fighting game enthusiasts will enjoy the take on strategic brawls that don’t skimp on the style. As for everyone else? Who can say no to glorious aesthetics and surprisingly cerebral gameplay in a bloody beatdown package? Definitely give Fights in Tight Spaces a shot — it’s a knockout!,2022-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 61cbe7f59e5c48c548d68a8f,Zoomg,علی گودرزی,85,"If you are a fan of action/tactical games, be sure to check Fights in Tight Places out.",2021-12-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 61c63ac69e5c48c548d681ec,3DNews,Михаил Пономарев,80,"Exciting, spectacular and fun, Fights in Tight Spaces is a fine candidate for a couple of evenings.",2021-12-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 61c66fd19e5c48c548d6822d,33bits,Euyen Esquefa Pons,85,"Fights in Tight Spaces is as if Slay the Spire and Into the Breach had a son and trained him to be John Wick. A huge game that, if we like XCOM-style turn-based strategy or card games, we are going to enjoy as children. And more than once, we will enjoy even more watching the repetitions of those fights that will have come out with a perfect choreography.",2021-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 61bb70229e5c48c548d657a9,Bazimag,Ali Rezazadeh,85,"Some small inconveniences aside, Fights in Tight Spaces, by combining ideas of turn-based strategy and deckbuilding titles into a very good package, offers intriguing and deep fights with a variety of strategies, each of which can be repeated many times with a different approach.",2021-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 61b7b74a9e5c48c548d62ede,The Games Machine,Claudio Magistrelli,83,"Sometimes a good idea is all you need, and Shatter Ground got a great one. The gamble of combining turn-based strategy with a card game and with the stylish fighting of Superhot ended up working quite well. I personally found Fights in Tight Spaces' roguelite mechanics a little frustrating, but it is a matter of taste and in any case the game offers five different difficulty settings. One last praise goes to the artistic & technical aspects of the game, minimalist yet functional and pleasantly rich in details.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 61b77c5b83e54798d12202f9,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Jai Singh Bains ,,"Fights In Tight Spaces is a unique and thoroughly enjoyable twist on the deckbuilding genre thanks to its grounded tone and turn-based tactics, but it falls slightly short of being something truly special.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 620f3c4b9e5c48c548d828ad,Last Word on Gaming,Lawrence Obrero,80,"Fights in Tight Spaces don’t forget to make all this planning look cool. All cards have a corresponding animation that features meaty strikes coupled with satisfying audio feedback. The game is usually compared to Superhot due to its dispassionate removal of details, highlighting certain bright colors in a washed-out white background. The different audio tracks are also commendable due to them hitting the exact tone to denote intense action, yet not too noisy to distract you from your planning. With creative cards, threatening enemies, and aesthetics that drips style, Fights in Tight Spaces is a worthy addition to any veteran deck builder's library. It is also a great game to introduce new players to deck-builders and roguelites, as well as other gamers who were initially turned off by the genre.",2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 61afd23c44c44e6c7510486a,Polygon,Cass Marshall,,"Whether it’s kicking a samurai over a balcony railing or diving at a lady with two shotguns so I can kick her in the face, there are tons of satisfying little moments. Fighting is fun, and doing it in a tight space naturally leads to nicely cinematic moments. If you’ve been craving the small-scale, ramped-up chess feel of a title like Into the Breach, Fights in Tight Spaces is a fantastic game that packs plenty of punch.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 61aec2bdae612c62fdd33753,WayTooManyGames,Oliver Shellding,80,"It’s fun, it’s replayable, it’s frustrating as all hell when you just can’t get the right movement card to get out of a sticky spot, and it keeps drawing me back in to prove that I’m not a loser. I may keep getting killed during missions, but I’m doing it with style, and that’s all anyone can ask of me. Okay, they can ask that I complete the mission and not die, but hey. Baby steps.",2021-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 61be18d39e5c48c548d66348,KeenGamer,Bruno Citoni,80,"Fights in Tight Spaces places itself in a unique position in the roguelike-deckbuilder genre. While the influence of games like Slay The Spire is apparent, the combat resolves in a very different way thanks to the introduction of a grid system and other turn-based tactics elements. The presentation is phenomenal and makes for an overall great game that is going to please fans of deckbuilders, tactic games and action movies buffs alike.",2021-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 61aad15074e9f13d057943f0,IGN,Jarrett Green,70,Fights in Tight Spaces recreates that action movie feeling of stylishly dismantling a room full of goons.,2021-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 61a90aadf2a58b306549de7c,TheSixthAxis,Nick Petrasiti,90,Fights in Tight Spaces is a really unique and stylish take on the deck building genre with a level of strategy on offer that will be enough to keep people coming back for a long time. Fights in Tight Spaces is worth your attention.,2021-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 61a8d791ca75d426fa88e453,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,90,"A fantastic blend of turn based strategy, deck builder and roguelike games, Fights In Tight Spaces belongs among the best these genres has to offer. With a minimalistic art style that underpins a vast tactical depth, FITS is accessible, deeply engrossing and is one of the most slickly designed games I’ve played in 2021. An easy recommendation.",2021-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 61a8923cca75d426fa88e43b,PC Gamer,Dashiell Wood,83,An excellent turn-based strategy that shines in spite of some minor annoyances.,2021-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 61a88e2aca75d426fa88e431,Eurogamer,Robert Purchese,75,"It's a great concept, and it's perfectly enjoyable, but it lacks the excitement and flourishes it needs to really come alive.",2021-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 61a88df8ca75d426fa88e42e,Shacknews,Ozzie Mejia,90,"The best thing I can say about Fights in Tight Spaces is that it's so easy to get lost in a run. You can start this game at 7 or 8 p.m. and it'll be midnight before you even know what's what. It takes a special kind of game for me to lay in bed overnight thinking about what my strategy will be the next day, but this one has done that. It's one of the best indie titles this year and will probably go down as one of my favorite roguelikes ever by the time this secret agent sits down to have his martini.",2021-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 61a88b36ca75d426fa88e42b,GGRecon,Tarran Stockton,80,"Fights In Tight Spaces is a fantastic example of a turn-based strategy game. There's so much depth to the mechanics and different strategies that can be utilised, that paired with the roguelike elements, makes for an endlessly replayable experience. The purposefully minimal presentation helps to make the combat the centrepiece of the game, highlighting the momentum and force of the fighting. It hardly reinvents the wheel, but it explores melee combat with a vehement focus that you don't often see, making for a tight fighting experience.",2021-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 60aec06457ed0e0490ae2e55,GamingTrend,Kristian Longden,80,"Fights in Tight Spaces is a stylish roguelike deck-builder that uses a clever resource system to back up some truly satisfying cardplay. While the amount of content is fairly light in its current Early Access state, what's there is fun, entertaining, and polished. It may not be as deep as some other card games out there, but I have no concerns about recommending Fights in Tight Spaces to fans of the deck-building genre, or simply those who love a good action movie.",2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 60c221a9ab3e90299df7099c,Doublejump,Callum Johnston,,"While the AU$36.00 price is ambitious for an Early Access title, Fights in Tight Spaces is a simple and fun game that you can easily lose yourself in.",2021-03-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 60540b40cfbed43e46464a23,GameSpot,Alessandro Barbosa,70,Fights in Tight Spaces combines deck-building with clever tactics in a roguelike format that is as satisfying as it is punishing.,2021-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,9c215f76f328458dbeadf56bee06926d 6272b5b1008489e208d8bfd5,Pure Nintendo,Jesse Taylor,60,"Roguebook offers enough unique takes on gameplay to create a compelling experience for those highly interested in deck building games and a fun experience for those who aren't quite as familiar with the genre. The dual hero system and presentation truly makes Roguebook stand out. However, the usual issues with the deck building game remain. It's the random luck of the draw as to whether you're given good enough cards to succeed in battle. Otherwise, you have to grind your way around to find useful cards or upgrades to help you. It might not be a game for everyone, but Roguebook is definitely worth checking out.",2022-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 62695fd1008489e208d892c8,ZTGD,Terrence Johnson,90,"Roguebook is essentially a roguelike- deckbuilder game, with the cards, gems and relics being the loot that players will have to blend into a perfect strategy to escape. While each of the characters will start with a default deck that will be upgraded as they level up; most upgrades players receive will be lost upon death. These games depend on having a tight replay, fun and consistent replay loop and with Roguebook, Abrakam has succeeded here.",2022-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 626173d3008489e208d86bb8,WayTooManyGames,Aaron Price,65,"Roguebook certainly needs some adjustments, between long wait times on cards being played and scaling of difficulty in the later chapters. Those issues aside, however, there’s a lot to love in here. It has some great ideas, beautiful art design, and some fun gameplay… when it decides to run properly. Roguebook has the potential to replace Slay the Spire in this style of game, it just needs some tweaks.",2022-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 625a9692008489e208d8382f,Thumb Culture,,80,"Simple to start, but scratch the surface, and you’ll find hidden depths that reward repeated play. Roguebook has the ‘just one more go’ factor that will keep you playing way too late into the night",2022-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 62532416008489e208d7e4b1,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,90,"Roguebook is an excellent mashup of collectible card game, with exploration and progression elements that keep the experience fresh for subsequent runs. I was almost immediately hooked, playing with different party combinations and structuring my decks to see if I could make it just a bit further on my next run. And the one after that. And the one after that. I’m going to stop writing now and go back for another run now.",2022-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 6242a889274ec35e72dc7632,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Oscar Garcia Mompean,80,"Fun and challenging are the two best adjectives that we can give to the game, but above all we are facing a title that lovers of board games, specifically deckbuildings, can approach without fear of seeing our favorite game mechanics prostituted. .",2022-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 622b077567855975e585f67c,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,90,"Roguebook will be right up your alley if you are a fan of Slay the Spire or deck building games in general. It’s got a beautiful fantasy world that is fun to navigate using the ink mechanic and the different playable characters and card variety makes the battles very strategic. Sure, some runs seemed doomed to failure from the start but I always wanted to jump back onto the page to give it another go.",2022-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 622a76ad67855975e585e2bd,GameGrin,Mike Crewe,80,"In a genre of some truly fantastic games, Roguebook stands up there with the best of them. Whilst the story is minimalistic and the lack of world variety is disappointing , the engaging combat makes this easily one of the most polished deckbuilders I've played.",2022-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 6228d1ea67855975e585b203,PlayStation Universe,Sebastian Hawden,80,"While Roguebook may not be my favourite game in this genre, it does offer a lot of variation and a few interesting tweaks to the genre. It's jaw-droppingly beautiful, incredibly creative and the crucial card play is very entertaining. The exploration is a nice addition and creates a risk and reward system to proceedings, as is the card crafting. While you may not be able to create a lean, all-killing deck, what you can create is a heaving bag of frivolity and opportunities.",2022-03-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 6226128aa9866814f49bfac2,TheSixthAxis,Adrian Burrows,90,"I've never wanted to play a roguelike deck builder before because, quite frankly, they look really boring. Playing Roguebook proved how wrong I was. This is a devious and delightful slice of turn based card slinging strategy that will win over even the most cynical of deck building haters. I can't think of any finer praise than that.",2022-03-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 622259e1a9866814f49bbc5a,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,,"Despite its flaws, Roguebook is still one worth opening. It’s filled with ink that paints a much different picture than its cover would suggest. It turns many common deck-building conventions upside down making for an enjoyable fresh experience in a crowded genre.",2022-03-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 621e123518c4f5b9825bcbcf,GameSpew,,90,"For fans of Slay the Spire and its ilk, Roguebook is a no-brainer. This is a gorgeous, engaging take on the roguelike deckbuilding genre that carves out its own niche without ever feeling derivative of games that came before it. Combining the joy of map exploration and discovery with deep, strategic combat, the result is a game that absolutely nails replayability. If roguelikes are your jam, you’re going to find it hard to put Roguebook down.",2022-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 611ffb2cd101b7b5cd498e6d,Cubed3,Eric Ace,50,"To be clear, this is actually really fun and interesting, but at this point it was not ready for release. There are far too many literal game-breaking bugs and errors that freeze RogueBook solid. The second level alone took over 10 reloads to beat. With some patches and balances though, this game could easy be a recommended to CCG or strategy players.",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60f882c1b9cbeafd13a23b8a,RPGamer,Zack Webster,,"Though the deck-builder is running the risk of being overexposed, Roguebook has enough interesting ideas at play to make it a worthwhile investment of time. It’s not likely to replace Slay the Spire or Monster Train for fans, but it carves out enough of its own niche that I can see it existing side-by-side.",2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60f1989832b498cf3b2ce9eb,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,80,"On the whole, Roguebook is an interesting deckbuilder that does a lot of things well. It doesn’t do a great deal that feels new and exciting, but there are flashes of brilliance here and there.",2021-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 621e008f18c4f5b9825bc93b,Pixel Arts,,70,"Roguebook is a ""good"" title in its genre. Do not expect revolution and amazing features from Roguebook, but you can be sure that this game will keep you entertained for hours.",2021-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60f07b7532b498cf3b2ce95c,IGN Korea,Sanghyun Bae,67,"Among many roguelike TCG genres, this one seems to fill in the gaps that the existing games failed to do so. The game’s overall atmosphere is warm and cozy. But due to its warmth, while it may feel too simplistic, the design aspect is heavily committed to this rare genre, thus making it feel like they’re devoted to do their part. Some of the areas still feel incomplete but their efforts in making deck building easier for newcomers is a great feat. We’re hoping for continuous updates which would allow us to reveal new chapters.",2021-07-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60e33e25907da6e46337be5c,KeenGamer,Bruno Citoni,75,"Set in a fantasy word, Roguebook is one of the latest entries in the roguelike deckbuilders panorama. Developed alongside Richard Garfield, the Magic: The Gathering creator, Roguebook borrows heavily from the genre's staples, but also introducing fresh elements to the recently booming genre.",2021-07-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60dcdf8a8f7460af4f50469e,DarkZero,Ian Howarth,90,"Honestly, I could go on. About the exploration and how exciting it is to not know what you’ll find. About combat and how mechanically beautiful it is. About how beautiful the game itself is. About how gratifying it is to pull together a crazy set of cards and come out on top. About how there’s little narrative but each attempt becomes a sort of micro-story through the shaping of the team and deck. About the way each character’s distinct strategies and personality are built into their cards. But really it comes down to this; if you like deck-builders or ever have, you should give Roguebook a chance. Tainted Grail: Conquest isn’t for everyone and I knew that right away, even if I loved that game in its own way. Roguebook is one that everyone with even a passing interest should try. You may get your ass kicked but I doubt you’ll regret it.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60de2e843efaa6c2fb0bf39a,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,80,"Roguebook can be a bit too reliant on RNG and give you the false impression of “simplicity” due to its aesthetic. But do not be fooled, there’s an extremely compelling and deep deckbuilder with a lot of original ideas. Just get ready for some hard — but rewarding — learning curve.",2021-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60d65c550adb705a967acc43,Chalgyr's Game Room,Richard York,80,"Overall, Roguebook is a great addition to both the roguelike and deck building franchise. The combat system is well fleshed out, the map exploration is fun and thought provoking, and the game isn't purely reliant on luck to get you through. While you probably won't be doing a lot of runs in one sitting, each run is short enough to not feel like a drag, and you can save your progress and leave to come back to it later, or just abandon the run altogether if you need to. With nice graphics and explanations for all the card effects you may not know, simply by hovering your mouse over it, Roguebook is really easy to get drawn into.",2021-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60d606a882dd5d362611e1b8,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"Like other great roguelikes, the more of Roguebook you play, the more you want to play. Each death is simply a nudge to continue; to assess your strategy and try something new. Exploring the game’s world is a joy, and combat is easy to get to grips with while still being deep and engaging. There’s a lot to love here, all wrapped up in a package of sumptuous art.",2021-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60d3ec22bdb8dc2551389300,INVEN,Kwangseok Park,80,"'Roguegbook', which is created by card game veterans, shows strong basics. if some bugs are fixed as soon as possible, then it can be a long-running roguelike deck builder.",2021-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 616208e0f8f7e3490388484e,Hey Poor Player,Daymon Trapold,90,"Honestly, I have very little criticism for Roguebook. You can feel the inspiration from earlier deck-builders, but it’s very much its own thing. Unique combat mechanics, gorgeous visuals, and addicting exploration make for a roguelike deck-builder that’s polished and keeps you going back for more. And you’ll definitely want to go back for more and more, as you’ll unlock additional cards and skills that will help your future runs. I’d also like to note that the developers received some pretty heavy criticism for making what seemed like a fairly significant chunk of game into DLC that was available the same day as release. In what I thought was an integrity move, they announced that they’ll be releasing the Apex Predator Pack for free, and anybody who purchased it can request a refund. Just something to keep in mind if you’re seeing this particular criticism of the game.",2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60d2cdf11172f7077ae899ab,Gaming Nexus,Rob Larkin,90,"I am a sucker for this very type roguelike deck building game, and in RogueBook I have found a worthy successor to my favorite in the space, Slay the Spire. While I might think Slay the Spire has that edge on the given mechanics and strategies of a single run, I believe RogueBook excels at world building, game progression, and re-playablity as new power-ups, characters, cards, map items, and challenges are unlocked not just on every run but especially after successfully completing the core game. Each is excellent, each game deserves to be enjoyed. To prefer one over the other is to prefer chocolate syrup over caramel, but in both you are treated to a delicious dessert of fun and strategic gaming.",2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60d0b6be1172f7077ae8952e,PC Gamer,Jonathan Bolding,78,"Roguebook stands out from the pack on a few qualities, but it's not a must-play.",2021-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60cd4e3ead0a87d38e3f1d9c,Impulsegamer,Edwin Millheim,88,"Roguebook is a solid game with strong Card battle elements with a twist of RPG, and a slice of tabletop mixed in. Who would have thought it would be so addictive? I should have known, with company names Abrakam and Nacon, which already sound like prescription drugs. Yea, I am now thoroughly addicted to Rougebook.",2021-06-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60cb44a4a0046674aed16ca9,TheSixthAxis,Jason Coles,80,"Roguebook is a game that will feel crushingly familiar at first, but reveals itself to be more nuanced and interesting the more you play it. It's definitely a fun game, and while it feels like there have been more original roguelike deckbuilders recently, Roguebook is still good fun, and there's enough here to keep you going for a long time if it clicks with you.",2021-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60cb3b4ea0046674aed16c91,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,80,Review code provided by the publisher.,2021-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 624fab41008489e208d7c567,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,90,An excellent game that provides a solid twist to the deck building genre. Needs only some minor polishing to get it close to perfection.,2021-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60cb9d27a0046674aed16d26,GameBlast,Farley Santos,85,"Roguebook mixes elements just right to create a competent and enjoyable deck building roguelike. Its big difference is its focus on a pair of heroes, whose unique abilities are used in tactical combat with cards and positioning — there are lots of synergies and strategies available, and it's fun to test the various possibilities. The world captivates with its elaborate fantasy setting, and the mechanics of drawing paths on the map bring freedom to matches. The title invites us to play it constantly with unlockables and customization options, but the limited variety of content makes things a little tiring after a while. In the end, Roguebook turns out to be a unique and engaging deckbuilder roguelike.",2021-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60c9653ea0046674aed16baf,Checkpoint Gaming,Lise Leitner,80,"Roguebook is a refreshing take on traditional card games. With its original map and combat mechanics, it delivers engaging roguelike elements that keep things interesting run after run. While the game might not contain the world’s most ground-breaking story, card game aficionados are sure to find something to their liking in this Faeria-themed release.",2021-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60cad7d0a0046674aed16c46,PC Invasion,Blake Grundman,80,"If you have the patience, Roguebook is an interesting adventure, worth exploring. Players will be treated to a multifaceted strategy title, that keeps you guessing constantly. Why not have them deal you a hand?",2021-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60ca0184a0046674aed16bdd,COGconnected,James Reid,71,"If you’re looking for something new to play and are a fan of roguelike card games, then you’ll probably have a good time with Roguebook. It’s a fun game and does a solid job of being what it is – when it works that is. However, if you’re looking for the next big genre-defying roguelike then you might be a bit disappointed as Roguebook isn’t really that. It is a good game, just not an incredible one and maybe that’s enough.",2021-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60c8e7aea0046674aed16b29,33bits,Erika Gonzalvez Nestares,70,In Roguebook each player defines how they want to carry out their game. With his two heroes equipped he must advance through some blank pages and try to tackle all the dangers that lie behind them.,2021-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60c8e52ea0046674aed16b27,Screen Rant,Cody Gravelle,70,"Errors aside, though, Roguebook is still an exceptionally fun experience. It's a very good deckbuilding game hiding within an innovative take on roguelike play, and the charm of its characters and the accessibility of its difficulty will go a long way in compelling people to give it a try. A deeper story, more variety in levels and characters, and some crucial bug fixes would go a long way in giving Roguebook long-lasting appeal, but it's still well-worth checking out for fans of either roguelikes or deckbuilders - as long as they can stomach a few crashes and don't mind a bit of an easier experience than they may be used to.",2021-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 60c8e4f5a0046674aed16b24,Gamers Heroes,Blaine Smith,100,"Roguebook has everything it needs to set the genre on fire. A gorgeous visual feast, combat as deep and challenging as any CCG, rewarding roguelike mechanics – it has it all. If you're a fan of the genre, this one is quickly setting up to be a GOTY contender.",2021-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,732caedfe2c54133851205dbbfe61915 62918c680bfe2deada17970f,Impulsegamer,Nathan Misa,94,"Stylish kung-fu combat, in-depth combo systems and high replayability make Sifu a must-play for beat 'em up and fighting game fans.",2022-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 62918c1f0bfe2deada179701,Impulsegamer,Richard Banks,100,A wonderfully difficult beat-'em-up that puts the player at the forefront of their very own martial arts epic.,2022-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 62ac301c0bfe2deada181fab,Too Much Gaming,Carlos Hernandez,90,"Sifu is the perfect representation of why the martial arts genre is so beloved by many and tackled through various mediums through the years. The amount of detail in the moves shown in this game empowers the player, making you feel like you can take on the world. The difficulty may be a turn-off to some, but the difficulty options added recently make it a more accessible game in comparison to how the game first launched in February, giving a chance for more players to experience how much of a gem this game really is, and how much it can inspire future games aimed at delivering a similar experience.",2022-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 62889f280bfe2deada175b2a,One More Game,Vincent Ternida,100,"Sifu is a definite must-experience beat-em-up for 2022, and for those who have passed on this title because of the crushing difficulty, you can rejoice in the fact that the developers have added difficulty settings that allow you to experience the game at your own pace but still keep the overall experience. While the original really pushed for the aspect of lifelong mastery through its difficulty setting, the new update really opens up the game to a fuller experience that a wider base can experience instead of being intimidated by it. There is more to Sifu than this, boasting its atmosphere and immersion to breathe life back into the beat-em-up genre that’s really been relegated to retro games or remakes of retro games.",2022-05-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 624e19e7008489e208d7a912,Oyungezer Online,Eren Eryürekli,85,"We haven't beaten a man this much in a while, fellas. Sifu is a wonderfully enjoyable production, except for a few minor problems.",2022-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 6229daed67855975e585d418,Enternity.gr,Konstantinos Kalkanis,80,"Despite its ups and downs, Sifu is a game that will satisfy those looking for an extra challenge.",2022-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 62337c4b274ec35e72dc0afd,SomHráč.sk,Karel Šír,85,"Sifu is not for everyone, but if you're looking for a modern beat‘em’up with an old-school difficulty and amazingly smooth combat, you will be satisfied.",2022-03-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 6226a345a9866814f49c0570,Game Freaks 365,Drew Meadows,90,Sifu is a tightly designed kung-fu fighter that doesn't pull any punches on difficulty.,2022-03-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 622674cfa9866814f49c02ef,SpaceNerd.it,Eduardo Bleve,85,"Thanks to a very inspired art direction and style, Sifu captures the player with its environments and colors, reaching very high levels during the boss fights. However, the title is not without its flaws, such as problems with camera placement.",2022-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 62267bb3a9866814f49c033d,Play Watch Read,Martin de Mooij,85,"Step into the shoes of a Kung Fu master on a revenge mission. Fight through drug houses, nightclubs and more special locations. Unleash your creativity on groups of enemies with clubs, bottles and steel pipes. Sifu is a tricky game to play, but definitely worth the effort.",2022-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 621acd9418c4f5b9825b7651,New Game Network,Dylan Blereau,82,"Sifu's deep combat and ageing mechanics aren't for everyone, but those keen to roll with the kicks and punches will find one of the most satisfying and addictive brawlers of recent times.",2022-02-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 62d4a26a0bfe2deada197975,INDIANTVCZ,Petr Duppal,90,"Except for camera problems and the occasional minor bug, I have nothing to complain about the game. Yes, one might argue that the absence of procedurally generated location games is detrimental, but the title with the locations it has worked great as far as possible. Sifu thus takes a recommendation of 9 points out of 10. The difficulty is pleasantly balanced, so the good old statement ""git gud"" really applies here.",2022-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 624d2d8c008489e208d78c47,Capsule Computers,Claudio Meira,95,"A 3D beat 'em up by the developers of Absolver, SIFU is an outstanding action game.",2022-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 62152daa9e5c48c548d88440,The Angry Joe Show,Joe Vargas,70,,2022-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 6213539e9e5c48c548d875d8,IGN Middle East,Moustafa Gad,80,"Sifu offers a unique experience that focuses on detailed martial arts gameplay and dealing with enemies smoothly and quickly that are always on bar with your hero abilities and dangerous in any situation, you will go through tough boss fights that require you to learn how to read their movement in order to beat them, the game only set itself back with an over-simplistic story and a lack of adequate explanations of the main systems, and a confusing camera in many battles, and some skills that make little difference",2022-02-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 621166239e5c48c548d85300,Easy Allies,Michael Huber,90,Sifu is a challenging game that rewards perseverance with a combat system for the ages.,2022-02-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 621bdab718c4f5b9825b9595,NaviGames,Alejandro Morillas Tellez,85,"If you like the martial arts genre in movies, as well as beat 'em up in video games, Sifu may be one of the best video games you've ever played.",2022-02-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 620efa609e5c48c548d82792,GamesHub,Edmond Tran,60,"A demanding combat system makes Sifu incredibly satisfying to play, but the game’s haphazard homage to Asian culture is filled with flaws.",2022-02-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 620bd2f69e5c48c548d814f4,GameSpace,,90,"Sifu turned out to be exactly the game I've been waiting for since the first gameplay demos. The developers have made a rather complex combat system, which is revealed in all its splendor only when the player is thoroughly familiar with it. The game allows you to deal with most opponents very quickly, doing it in style, but for this you will have to work hard in training.",2022-02-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 621153449e5c48c548d84d61,Gamefa,آرمان زرمهر,92.5,"Sloclap Studio has been able to create a work that not only offers a different experience in the Beat'em Up genre, but can even be referred to as one of the most prominent fighting titles of the last few years.",2022-02-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 620a18df9e5c48c548d8038d,Gaming on PC,David Dominguez,85,"Sifu is a gorgeously presented martial arts beat ’em up that will sometimes manage to get in its own way, but almost always ends up making up for its mistakes with exciting combat and a novel approach to death and failure.",2022-02-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 620942a79e5c48c548d7f854,Niche Gamer,Fingal Belmont,60,"If Sloclap wanted to make Sifu hard, they could have done it without making players have to re-do most of the game from the beginning. Earning and keeping shortcuts should feel rewarding, but in Sifu it only seems like it is a solution to a problem the developers created.",2022-02-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 6207390d9e5c48c548d7ef1c,GamesCreed,Charles De Mello,86,"Sifu is an absolute blast, with incredibly fun bone-crunching combat and a well-designed world that forces you to improve with each run-through. Unfortunately, Sifu's difficulty and punishing systems just hold it back enough to miss the mark on its potential as a masterpiece.",2022-02-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 620b0f1c9e5c48c548d810bd,INVEN,Kwangseok Park,80,It's the one of the most challenging game to complete because players must build up their own control skills instead of leveling up their characters. It is a little disappointing not to considerate keyboard users.,2022-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 6206a12f9e5c48c548d7e792,Fun Factor,Diogo Arez,80,"Boasting an impressive combat system, Sifu excels in the gameplay department but some minor issues and the camera drag it down a bit from fulfilling its potential. Nonetheless a great beat-em-up with its unique concept coupled with impressive art direction.",2022-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 62067cb29e5c48c548d7e3e9,SECTOR.sk,Oto Schultz,80,"Sifu made me regequit handful of times and yet it quickly became one of my favorites, especially thanks to its bald and punishing learning curve, that pushes you into mastering all sorts of moves and combos. French studio Sloclap delivers a typical revenge story, that is wrapped in a clever level design and excellent gameplay mechanics.",2022-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 6205c47f9e5c48c548d7e157,NoobFeed,Sarwar Ron,99,"Sifu is a great game, an excellent martial arts game, and something any type of player could enjoy. It takes the beat ‘em-up genre to an unmatchable level. Sifu is absolutely a fun and engaging experience you should buy.",2022-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 62320bfa67855975e586e39a,Tom's Guide,Matt Cabral,80,"Sifu's incredibly satisfying combat can make you feel like an action-movie hero, but its challenging encounters and roguelike progression could leave less dedicated players feeling defeated.",2022-02-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 62088ed09e5c48c548d7f441,Zoomg,علی گودرزی,95,"As much as it makes a large number of players complain and hate themselves, it becomes just as enjoyable and memorable for those who overcome all its challenges.",2022-02-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 6204c9be9e5c48c548d7d456,BaziCenter,Javad Mohseni,85,"SIFU puts you in the shoes of a martial artist, and I mean it literally, as you will have to have patience and practice a lot to master your skills and time every single one of your moves precisely to be able to beat your enemies. It's not an easy game and probably not too appealing for everybody, but it certainly rewards patience and practice, and once you finally get into its core, you will have a hell of a good time.",2022-02-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 620880ce9e5c48c548d7f3ef,GotGame,Brian Zuhl,90,"It’s not very often you come across a game with a concept as unique as Sifu. The aging mechanic is an interesting take on roguelikes that provides some serious challenge. The difficulty may be a little high at times, but satisfaction of overcoming the challenge is worth it in the end. With its fast paced action and amazing environments, Sifu is an incredible game that all gamers should give a chance.",2022-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 6205996a9e5c48c548d7dfb2,Guide Fall,Dustin Urness,85,Sifu is a masterfully-made fighting game that demands you earn it.,2022-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 6203d6789e5c48c548d7cec8,GGRecon,Aaron Bayne,90,"It's as much a combat puzzler as it is a button-mashing beat-em-up, and has proven itself to be one of the best brawlers in recent memory. However, Sifu goes one step beyond that, offering an addictive, highly replayable, and all-consuming game that will undoubtedly stand among the best of 2022. Even after you've beaten this game, you'll feel the urge to go back, knowing you can do better.",2022-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 620ebaed9e5c48c548d8261c,oprainfall,,80,"Sifu is a solid action game. The kung fu techniques were a treat for the eyes, combat is fluid and fun, the main character designs and environments were beautiful, and the difficulty felt just right. Add in the great soundtrack and sound effects, and you got a pretty good package. Unfortunately, the game is held back by some visual issues, a short length, and low replayability. If you’re a kung fu enthusiast, or a big fan of action games with a good amount of difficulty, I think the game is worth the $39.99. However, if you’re looking for a game you can play long after you finish the main stages, you may want to look somewhere else.",2022-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 620573eb9e5c48c548d7de52,GameBlast,Carlos França Júnior,90,"Sifu was reportedly made as a love letter to martial arts movies, but it manages to go beyond that label and appeal to a much wider audience. Even with its moments of repetition and a bit aggressive grinding, its precise combat system is fun and creative, in addition to bringing the player a whole feeling of really being in the protagonist's shoes. It's an essential title for anyone who likes to challenge themselves and wants to feel firsthand what an aspiring martial artist has to go through to achieve their biggest goal.",2022-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 6202ca309e5c48c548d7bc13,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,80,"Sifu is a memorable game. It is also a hard game that rewards patience and the willingness to perfect yourself. It is not perfect, but it is fair. One of the few negative aspects we encountered is the camera control that in some scenes it is not just a pain in the ass, but it can cost you an entire run. Another thing we would have oved to see is a more detailed character building, where the story is not just a frame for the action.",2022-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 620288bd9e5c48c548d7b311,VideoGamer,Josh Wise,80,"The coup of Sifu is that this process mirrors that of the hero; I was continually tempted to ditch my progress and start afresh, furnished with new knowledge at the expense of a little more life.",2022-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 6201e7dd9e5c48c548d7af66,JumpCut PLAY,Sam Comrie,90,"For every beatdown you take and every run lost to the ether, Sifu always maintains there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Sloclap has crafted an astounding, rewarding experience, one that serves up engrossing combat and intricate visual / music direction to accompany each fist of fury. Even with only five levels to beat, this doesn’t mean there isn’t any nuance or sense of scope to them. Every level is filled with vibrant atmospheres that sell the notion of a kung-fu adventure. Sifu’s narrative shortcomings are unfortunate, but overall this is a tapestry of martial arts excellence. Is Sifu the best kung-fu game ever made? It wouldn’t be a stretch to think so.",2022-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 6201c3ed9e5c48c548d7af17,Metro GameCentral,,60,As a straight action game the core combat is elegant and original but the roguelite structure makes the already mountainous difficulty just too much to bear.,2022-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 624ed6f5008489e208d7b6d4,Tom's Hardware Italia,Andrea Maiellano,90,"Sifu is a rare gem that deserves to be discovered, tried out and evaluated subjectively by the widest possible pool of users. Just like our experience with Returnal, we find ourselves in front of a product that, besides marking the maturity of its development team, departs from all those clichés indispensable to grab the largest number of users and stands only on its originality and on the skill of its creators in packaging a title that does not give discounts and does not compromise. Sifu is a collection of genres that come together in a satisfying game, punishing in some ways but never unfair. It's a celebration of beat 'em ups, and martial arts cinema, adorned with a distinctive and inspired artwork that exudes style from every pixel. We're sure it won't appeal to everyone who tries it, but it's only right that it should, to avoid a general flattening of the experience that titles like Sifu want to keep varied and, above all, original. For all these reasons we have decided to give Sifu our Award.",2022-02-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,41de807326694983bb752bd9e872d0f4 6239d05f274ec35e72dc41c9,Cubed3,Eric Ace,50,"There are some rough spots with the UI, a bit of repetition with some overworld aspects, but nitpicks aside Trials of Fire was actually highly enjoyable both as a strategy game, and a deck builder. The fact the game has some strong Heroes of Might and Magic vibes going on is icing on the cake. The problem comes through that a single play (~2-4 hours) is about all it takes to get most out of the game. After that players likely won't be back.",2022-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e57639bc193428d892a39cb86effe13 60e9d342885a2c0e6549e212,GamingTrend,John Farrell,90,"Overall, if Whatboy games spends even a modicum of effort refining presentation, retooling the progression, and (I hope someday) adding in a player generated campaign system, Trials of Fire could be a true legend for the gaming genre. My only issues with it are minor and intransigent, and having gotten past that initial grind I look forward to many hours spent searching through its landscapes and battling its fantastical foes.",2021-07-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e57639bc193428d892a39cb86effe13 60898f346a418dc538cba7c3,Screen Rant,Cody Gravelle,80,"Ultimately, it's not surprising to see Trials of Fire emerge out of Early Access as a strong deckbuilding contender. That time spent listening to player feedback was used wisely, and balancing, tone, and innovation have all been tweaked with a deft hand. While some of its elements shine more brightly than others, and the more involved nature of the game means it's a tougher sell for players looking to rapid-fire their way through its learning curve and combinations, Trials of Fire leaves Early Access as yet another strong, captivating deckbuilding game that borrows from tabletop roleplaying games and roguelites to carve out a name for itself.",2021-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e57639bc193428d892a39cb86effe13 607feb2679a3a34d882b2377,Critical Hit,Brad Lang,80,"Push past the convoluted mechanics and daunting start of Trials of Fire to be greeted by a deep and engaging deck-building rogue-like that's meticulously designed, generous with content, and rewarding to play.",2021-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e57639bc193428d892a39cb86effe13 607d388679a3a34d882b21ab,Wccftech,Francesco De Meo,80,"Trials of Fire is an amazing blend of RPG, turn-based, and roguelike mechanics that manages to be both deep and accessible at the same time. With a great storybook presentation, tons of different options to customize the experience, and the multitude of builds made possible by the great deck-building system, even those with a passing interest in roguelike and role-playing games will find plenty to like in the game.",2021-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e57639bc193428d892a39cb86effe13 6079b9fc79a3a34d882b1e2a,Gaming Nexus,Rob Larkin,90,"Trials of Fire is a fantastic deck-building game. It is enhanced by also acting like a rouguelike for endless replayability, and it crafts a rich world around its characters. Trials of Fire only disappoints on one front: that the story it actually tells seems more like a teaser than an epic. While I can't complain in that it is priced like a single episode in a longer saga, I am left wanting for the rest of the saga. Maybe that's altogether not the worst thing...",2021-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e57639bc193428d892a39cb86effe13 616484d144f68f57d8128d56,Hey Poor Player,Daymon Trapold,90,"Trials of Fire just has so much to offer. Addicting combat, awesome art style, old-school charm, near endless amounts of replayability, and just tons of unique options. Couple that with the option to tailor your experience to your own time limits, and there’s very little not to love. Honestly, as I said before, my sole criticism of this game is that it presents the narrative in an okay-ish format. But it’s easily forgiven with the sheer amount of everything else available.",2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e57639bc193428d892a39cb86effe13 6073f462cfbed43e46466b82,Eurogamer,Robert Purchese,80,Trials of Fire is a complex but seductive deck-building strategy game about sculpting the perfect RPG team.,2021-04-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e57639bc193428d892a39cb86effe13 607191d3cfbed43e46466a75,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,80,Trials of Fire is a masterful combination of several genres that manages to establish its own identity early on and build on it throughout.,2021-04-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e57639bc193428d892a39cb86effe13 606e0513cfbed43e464665fb,GameSpace,Ed Orr,80,A really lovely twist on sandbox RPGs that draws inspiration from choose your own adventure novels right through to Slay the Spire. Definitely for those itching to get off the dice and make your own luck.,2021-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e57639bc193428d892a39cb86effe13 606da4bbcfbed43e46466577,PC Gamer,Rick Lane,85,"Trials of Fire's list of features may read like a videogame word salad, but the resulting combination makes for a fine RPG feast.",2021-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e57639bc193428d892a39cb86effe13 606da4bacfbed43e46466575,TheSixthAxis,Jason Coles,90,"Trials of Fire is uniquely entertaining, and it's an absolute joy to play because every run is challenging, and every fight is a blast to play thanks to the intricacies and strategies you can develop. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anybody who's looking for a roguelike that's less action and more strategy, and especially so if you love a good TTRPG.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e57639bc193428d892a39cb86effe13 6079fb7c79a3a34d882b1e79,Digital Chumps,Emerson Dupree,80,"Trials of Fire is a great game for beginners or veteran of deck building games. The variety of challenges, characters, and cards to choose from allows you to use your brain and strategize while also having fun and completing the challenges.",2020-03-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e57639bc193428d892a39cb86effe13 61b21b66d57242701f439283,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,80,"Alan Wake is a game that’s easy to get caught up in, featuring an atmosphere that’s rich and enticing, writing that is equally campy, charming, and exciting, and characters who are interesting and memorable, even in cases where they may be a little too directly related to their sources of inspiration. It truly is a thrilling experience, and while the game certainly still shows its age at times, it’s absolutely delightful to play through and this is easily the definitive way to do so.",2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 622670b7a9866814f49c028f,SpaceNerd.it,Alberto Mantione,87,"Alan Wake Remastered is an excellent remaster, complete in its contents and with a renewed graphical aspect, offered at an advantageous price.",2021-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 61895b4092b38ae0de34c0ae,ZTGD,Ken McKown,80,"Alan Wake remastered is something I have always wanted to exist as the original was highly under looked when it came out. It was tied to one console and frankly Remedy was not quite the household name it is today. It is one of their best games and worth checking out whether you played the original or not. It still carries plenty of jank and questionable design mechanics from that era, but the story and characters excel it past most of its own issues. This is one experience that is worth revisiting or experiencing for the first time.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 61819ee165d0f48a37eaf788,Oyungezer Online,Anton Semchenko,70,"If there is an older version on the PC, download it and play it. If you're looking for a good story that won't take months like current AAA games, don't miss it.",2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 6178e744df320323c61314e3,Zoomg,افشین پیروزی,80,Alan Wake Remastered is a convenient remaster of one of Remedy's most popular games.,2021-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 6175a1a4a8056001e167a196,BaziCenter,Milad Taher Nejad,75,"If you are a true Sony fan who never played on any other device than PlayStation and you are wondering how things are on the other side, then Alan Wake Remastered is one of your best shots, even though it has its fare share of flaws.",2021-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 618b8810b6bbe9f37879991d,Pure Dead Gaming,,85,"If you have preconceived opinions of Alan Wake, this remaster is unlikely to change your stance. As someone who holds the original game in high regard, I was absolutely delighted to get an enhanced version of it. The gameplay feels dated, but the narrative does a great job of carrying the Twin Peaks style atmosphere. If you missed this cult classic at the time, or have fond memories, the £24.99 tag is well worth the price of admission.",2021-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 61734cd4d17871eeebf20f42,Video Chums,Trey Griffeth,70,"Alan Wake Remastered is basically the same game that came out in 2010 with its pros and cons remaining intact. If you're a fan or want more context as to what Control's AWE DLC was all about, it might be worthwhile. Otherwise, it's best saved for an on-sale pickup.",2021-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 617326e6d17871eeebf20f22,MonsterVine,Spencer Legacy,90,"Alan Wake Remastered is a truly special experience. It has some dated gameplay mechanics, but the core idea of the game combined with the stellar atmosphere and story-telling make it a must-play. I wish I had played it sooner, but at least I got to play it in the sharpest and best way possible.",2021-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 6171ba59f646c2c0016eced0,PPE.pl,Michal Włodarczyk,80,"Good pen and unique style - Alan Wake confirms that despite the passage of years, he still has this ""something"". It is worth visiting it in the renovated Bright Falls.",2021-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 6171a66ff646c2c0016ece5b,Pixel Arts,Danial Dehghani,75,"If you have not played Alan Wake before, the remastered version gives you the opportunity to experience one of the best and most influential video games in the world of story and narrative. However, if you have experienced this game before, the remastered version, except for the sixty frame rate on ninth-generation consoles, is not much different from the past and does not even include Alan Wake's American Nightmare. If you are a fan of the game, providing it at a discount can be a good option.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 616e76908a1e37b0e132fc89,DASHGAMER.com,Dan Rizzo,80,"a game that attained critical acclaim off its incredible narrative, and sensational delivery with an unconventional melding of different genre's Alan Wake deservedly cemented itself in gaming history as one of action-adventure's most alluring.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 616e0cd5e856d8ac61c53cd8,BaziCenter,,85,"If you look at Alan Wake Remastered as a brand new game that you never played before, you'll definitely have some good time with this psychological thriller, but if you already played the original version then don't expect any significant changes as the 2 versions are basically the same.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 616e78098a1e37b0e132fc9f,VGN,Filippo Scaboro,87,"Alan Wake Remastered, as Agent Cooper would say, is like a great cup of coffee, of the black one, and served hot; however, you will have to be a coffee lover to be able to fully appreciate it. Remastered or not, the original game was also great at the time and in this version it can also be appreciated on Sony consoles after the end of the previous exclusivity due to the collaboration between Microsoft and Remedy.",2021-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 624ea0c1008489e208d7af5d,Capsule Computers,Dustin Spencer,85,"Alan Wake finds new life on modern platforms, looking better than ever before.",2021-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 616e0cc7e856d8ac61c53cab,The Games Machine,Gabriele Barducci,80,"Alan Wake remastered is a good upgrade, both for old fans and new. The new textures and the modernized lighting system make the game a lot prettier to look at. A pity the cutscenes are 30 fps locked and their animations a bit sluggish, though.",2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 6169e7efc77a5173597e64ef,KeenGamer,Jessica Orr,90,"Alan Wake Remastered introduces a surreal and atmospheric story to a new generation, and provides a nostalgic retelling for veteran fans. Find out if the survival horror gameplay is still fun, and if the enhanced visuals are worth the price tag in this review.",2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 61ef964a9e5c48c548d718aa,ElderPlayers ,Abdulmonem Saeed,65,"Alan Wake Remastered has provided improvements in quality, graphics, and a high frame rate, and it is the best version for those who want to experience the game, but this improvement did not solve the game's problem, which are repetition in missions and enemies.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 616e76cf8a1e37b0e132fc8f,IGN Middle East,,75,Alan Wake remains one of remedy's best studio games and offers an exciting adventure that is recommended for anyone who has never had the chance to try the game before.,2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 616e0cafe856d8ac61c53c45,PSX Brasil,Eric Oliveira,80,"With a remaster that leaves something to be desired with the lack of 4K resolution, minor bugs and a stable performance, Alan Wake manages to lock you in with an excellent narrative and an engaging story, making a repetitive gameplay go unnoticed most of the time. Still, if we compare it to the original release, for sure this is the best version to get to play at the moment.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 617183fbf646c2c0016ece20,Sirus Gaming,Casey David Muir-Taylor,75,"While some of the game’s mechanics haven’t aged super well, it’s still a fun and eerie ride through Bright Falls, and it is enjoyable to see where Remedy came from. If I had played this game when it first came out, I think I would have appreciated it more, but that isn’t to say Alan Wake Remastered isn’t worth your time. If you’re looking for an eccentric and spooky story with some zany characters and good gameplay, spend some time with Alan in Bright Falls.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 61666a878282176801276d99,LevelUp,,75,"If an excuse exists to play Alan Wake its the Remastered version, although its age and repetitiveness can show.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 61689fc6c77a5173597e63d1,FingerGuns,Toby Andersen,70,"A graphical facelift will be appreciated by fans, and make it easier for newcomers to experience a cult classic. However the game itself has not been improved and shows its age across its dull repetitive combat, stilted animations and decade old ideas. The Remaster doesn’t shed new light on a game that might have been better remembered remaining in nostalgic darkness.",2021-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 616677408282176801276dbd,Gamefa,Mehdi Reazaei,85,Alan Wake Remastered is one of the best survival horror games of the eighth and ninth generations that you can experience.,2021-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 6165df7a80594f6395b33bfa,PlayStation LifeStyle,Annette Polis,85,"Up until that bizarre glitch, enjoying Alan Wake Remastered was like the best kind of deja vu. Muscle memory steered me toward the hidden caches, triggered reminders to backtrack just a little here and there or look around that corner for collectibles. Alan's somewhat stiff voice, the ancient rockers, Barry-all of these things, campy as they were, welcomed me home. Those cold waters of Cauldron Lake sure are impossible to escape.",2021-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 61643c3344f68f57d8128cb0,Guardian,Nic Reuben,60,Writer Alan Wake searches for his missing wife while tackling a malevolent force disguised as darkness in this clunky but atmospheric reboot,2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 617621ffa8056001e167a1fc,TrueGaming,,80,"Alan Wake Remastered is a game worth trying because the original version was and still is a very special action and horror game, the remastered version does not offer a lot of improvements but is a very fun experience for fans of this type of games and who missed out on the original experience",2021-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 6163d89e622fdc536eb6aa21,Everyeye.it,Alessandro Bruni,78,"Alan Wake Remastered is therefore an excellent opportunity to rediscover one of the most appreciated stages of Remedy's journey in the industry, waiting for the developer to enlighten us on the future of his intriguing shared universe.",2021-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 615fd9529e65de2d02a17cf9,INVEN,Se Yun Jeon,80,The only thing changes in Alan Wake Remaster is its improved graphic visuals. And players once again fall in Bright Falls which haven't changed a bit. It is old but fascinating if you have never entered there.,2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 615fd1e49e65de2d02a17cf4,Metro GameCentral,,50,"The original was always highly simplistic and repetitive, and neither the passage of time or being in 4K can do anything to improve this disappointingly trivial actioner.",2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 615ef9279e65de2d02a178e1,COGconnected,Rhett Waselenchuk,75,"As a big fan of the original, the announcement of Alan Wake Remastered was a pleasant surprise. And while I enjoyed my time with it, I can’t help but feel like this is merely a tiny taste of what’s to come. Veterans of the franchise won’t find any reason to go back, and if they do, they may even find that the memory of playing Alan Wake is better than the game itself. Newcomers will find a lot to love; however, granted, they can grind through its annoyances.",2021-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 615e21fac44fe6288eaddb26,Rely On Horror,Steve Summers,90,We take a deeper look at Alan Wake Remastered and compare and contrast this updated edition with the original 2010 version.,2021-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 615d4350290395221a1dfbef,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Katharine Castle,,"In light of Alan Wake's new relevance in Remedy's Connected Universe, it's well worth making the trip back to Bright Falls for this classic third-person horror shooter, but the remaster has little to tempt PC players over the original Steam release.",2021-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 625ea0b7008489e208d85162,The Beta Network,Samuel Incze,90,"Alan Wake Remastered is a prime example of just how a remaster should be done! Featuring a sinister narrative coupled together with some simple, but fascinating gameplay mechanics, Alan Wake Remastered is definitely worth picking up!",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 616b76ed6934b18ab8d51733,Checkpoint Gaming,Taylor King,80,Alan Wake Remastered is yet another classic gaming experience that has been given a new lease on life.,2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 615da58f290395221a1dff12,Infinite Start,Mark Fajardo,85,"Alan Wake Remastered does a good job standing the test of time. While combat has aged a little bit, Remedy Entertainment’s exemplary storytelling will keep you interested. For these reasons and more it’s easy to suggest Alan Wake Remastered to fans and newcomers alike. Especially with Remedy Entertainment looking to expand this world and it’s important to know how things began.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 615d4107290395221a1dfbdd,The Escapist,KC Nwosu,,,2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 615ca29fcfdb94163b99f4a2,Echo Boomer,David Fialho,,"Alan Wake walked in the dark, so Quantum Break and Control could run explosively. And now it's back with a much needed visual update.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 615c9c38cfdb94163b99f49d,The Outerhaven Productions,,80,Get ready to bring the light as you fight your way through the small town of Bright Falls to discover the truth behind the mysterious manuscript and the disappearance of your wife. But take care that the taken don't find you first.,2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 615c9279cfdb94163b99f465,Slant Magazine,Ryan Aston,90,"Only the human character models and their clunky facial animations suffer from a lack of realism compared to the stunningly detailed environments, and this remaster’s lack of ray tracing and HDR are odd for a game that boasts not only strong light effects but also makes both light and dark such an integral part of the gaming experience. Regardless, while Alan Wake Remastered doesn’t substantially alter the twisted tale of the writer and the dark forces that bind him, there’s enough here that connects to the events in Control and it’s Alan Wake-centered AWE DLC episode to makes the return trip to Bright Falls a worthwhile one.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,31feea84568f46e9a2fe6289250f2343 5d867de793765d677879b60a,FNintendo,Nuno Nêveda,70,"Child of Light is not an entirely new game but despite its four years of age, it's still easy to recommend to RPG players. With an amazing audiovisual environment and an interesting combat system, Child of Light certainly feels like it could have gone further when it comes to its plot and despite occasional fluidity issues, the game is a marvelous experience to indulge in.",2018-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d867de893765d677879b617,Fintendo,Ville Kovanen,80,"""Fairytale gone good.""",2018-10-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d867de793765d677879b607,VGProfessional,Nazih Fares,82,"Child of Light Ultimate Edition is an ideal game for the Nintendo Switch, especially if you never played the game previously. On the other hand, there's no much novelty for those that did finish this title back in 2014.",2018-10-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d867de893765d677879b639,GearNuke,Khurram Imtiaz,70,"Visually one of the most pleasing looking games, Child of Light's turn-based gameplay hasn't aged that well. Despite that, it is only recommended for those who overlooked it during the initial release. There is nothing new added that provides an incentive to replay it again on Nintendo Switch, and you will have to deal with some mild performance issues as well.",2018-10-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d867de893765d677879b61a,IGN Italy,Alessandro Zampini,88,"Child of Light is a great game today as it was four years ago, a delicate and stylish gem which shows that even if you produce AAA title with dancers and assassins you still manage to create something ethereal and gentle.",2018-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d867de893765d677879b62f,Nintendo Life,Gavin Lane,80,"On the whole, Child of Light is an easy recommendation for those who didn't catch it the first time round.",2018-10-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d867de793765d677879b610,Gameblog,Gianni Molinaro,90,"On Switch, Child of Light keeps on being a fantastic, poetic and powerful playable fairy-tale for the whole family, with strong arts, a beautiful story, some easy to understand mechanics and a lovely soundtrack.",2018-10-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d867de793765d677879b613,GameSpot,Tom Mc Shea,80,"Child of Light is a singular adventure that embraces sadness in a beautiful, affecting way.",2018-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5d867de793765d677879b60d,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,85,"Well-suited to those who want a creative RPG that both sticks to and deviates from this genre's normalcy. If you're never played it, well now's the time. Go on and enjoy Child of Light in its Nintendo Switch prime.",2018-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,7981b6d8a37142b9aed96155b93ff8da 5ff48bdd0f8974118c937c19,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,90,"If you’re expecting a great evolution to the series, you might be a little disappointed with what Borderlands 3 brings to the table. But if you’re happy to jump into more of the same, albeit on a greater scale, you’ll find a lot to love here. And on the new generation of consoles, Borderlands 3 shines better than ever. Playing at 60fps with up to 4K resolution really makes a world of difference; Borderlands 3 has never been more of a pleasure to shoot your way through. So, if you’ve not yet picked it up or it’s been sitting in your pile of shame and you’ve been lucky enough to grab a next-gen console, seriously consider paying it some attention.",2021-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5fc69cf4038871749d417301,Hardcore Gamer,Cory Wells,90,Borderlands 3 is a no-brainer for those who already own the game to experience what the PlayStation 5 is capable of.,2020-12-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5fc5d2ee038871749d417127,Gaming Nexus,Charlie Coleman,90,"Borderlands 3 on next-gen systems, and the PS5 in particular-thanks to the immersive use of DualSense features such as adaptive triggers-is the definitive way to play the third mainline Borderlands game either in a full crisp 4K or in a game-changing 120 frames per second.",2020-12-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5fbd3aed038871749d41662e,Hobby Consolas,Álvaro Alonso,94,A gargantuan amount of content and great gameplay (improved thanks to the new consoles capabilities) makes this the best version possible of a legendary game. The name is no lie: this is the ultimate edition of Borderlands 3.,2020-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5fbc06e1038871749d416475,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,90,"Finally realising its potential, Borderlands 3 goes from great to essential on PlayStation 5, thanks to its new visual features, DualSense implementation and the ability to have up to four players blasting their way through the game locally. If you've been holding off playing Borderlands 3 until now, your watch has ended.",2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5f567c2df7c1f130627f5560,Black Red Gaming,Benjamin Guthrie,70,"Borderlands 3 is a fun game, and I think it nails the combat better than the other games in the series. Unfortunately, the fun combat couldn't distract from the game's constantly annoying humor and bland co-op action.",2020-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 61f9211e9e5c48c548d76b25,NoobFeed,Kieran Mouritsen,87,"Borderlands 3, simply put, is more Borderlands for the nostalgic fans out there, and while it leaves some of its better jabs in the past, Gearbox has still made a pretty intriguing and explorable game.",2020-05-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5e5fb020bdf729557ef4295a,neXGam,Götz Piesbergen,,"Borderlands 3 may not have been the big innovation. But it's still a damn good game that is fun for more. And Gearbox has already promised that the supply of new content will be just as good as part 2. A promise that they already healed with the first DLC and smaller events. Say, part 3 will also be fun in the long run!",2019-12-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5f294374d88e035744c1df33,Enternity.gr,Manos Vezos,70,"In the meantime, no other title of the genre has really tried, or has simply failed in setting and achieving the goals that every Borderlands title has from the beginning.",2019-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5dc95a9c3496c41f3bb5c3f8,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,80,"The extremely stupid humor, top-notch combat and wide range of weaponry make Borderlands 3 one of the best shooters of all-time. Although it's an old formula, Borderlands 3 offers one of the best shlooter experiences you can get.",2019-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5dcbd1b366e2226fc00629de,Bazimag,Mahdi Eftekhari,80,"Although Borderlands 3 doesn't have anything new to offer, it's the best looter shooter title we've seen in years. Its simple but enjoyable gameplay and lovable characters and story can easily keep you playing for many hours.",2019-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5f1f0388d88e035744c1be74,RedTieGuy,Basil Frank,85,,2019-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5dee6febad4f81777e1f514b,Gamer Guides,Jarrod Garripoli,70,"Borderlands 3 is the return of the king of loot shooters, with enough familiarity there for fans. The gameplay is the best it has ever been in the series, so get ready to blast some bandits. There’s just a few things keeping it from being a truly remarkable game.",2019-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5dad606a55d472465cea07a2,Fextralife,,68,"Borderlands 3 is an OK game. The shooting and the looting is mostly good with just a few niggles here and there. It could have been a good game, possibly even a great game, but is held back by a truly abysmal story.",2019-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5da8c03ec7c36e55d01edef5,INDIANTVCZ,Marek Čabák,70,"Borderlands 3 has all the good things we loved in its predecessors and upgrades them a little. On the other hand it still has all the problems of Borderlands 2 and a few new ones. It’s fun to play, it has great feeling and it still is the best loot & shoot game on the market. However it also has some game design problems and more than a few technical difficulties that spoil gameplay and just shouldn’t be part of modern AAA titles. That being said it’s still a must for every fan of the series and every gamer who wants to became badass crimson raider traveling impossible galaxy full of insane creatures.",2019-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5da2549e42a7a622bb5fdfbf,GotGame,Daniel Ladiano,85,"Borderlands 3 makes some smart improvements over its foundations. A vast variety of weapons, tighter controls, fast-travel and other quality of life improvements make it the definitive installment.",2019-10-12T07:00:00.000Z,False,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5da08bbff8aa42721520250a,Telegraph,Dan Silver,80,Is there anything more pernicious in modern cultural criticism than the concept of a guilty pleasure?,2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5d9e7f070c619143026ad8d6,Easy Allies,Daniel Bloodworth,85,"Borderlands 3 isn't a huge step forward, but its ridiculous brand of mayhem confidently expands on the distinctive strengths of the series.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5d9b3bf4dd86394a4155a017,RPG Fan,Bob Richardson,65,"...since the enemies grow stronger as I grow stronger, these miniscule increases in stats only keep me afloat, and never add anything interesting to how I approach enemies.",2019-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5d9ab323dd86394a41559f28,Daily Star,Jamie Nightingale,60,"Ultimately Borderlands 3 is a mixed bag. It’s like going to visit my family at Christmas; you jump in the car, visiting those same people that you love dearly and enjoy seeing but it’s still the same long journey and your Dad is telling the same old jokes that make your skin crawl.",2019-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5d97c4b6dd86394a41559da6,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,80,"Borderlands 3 doesn’t introduce any massively revolutionary concepts that completely change the game. Sometimes, though, people just want more of a good thing and Borderlands 3 delivers on that front for fans of the series.",2019-10-04T07:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5db0057f34f2907a2bb55f53,Too Much Gaming,Carlos Hernandez,80,"There are countless issues that made me roll my eyes, but they did not outweigh the gameplay, which is something I plan to engage in every now and then, but probably on mute or while watching a movie.",2019-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5d96035dac1d5c679fb3f43b,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,70,"I really want to like Borderlands 3. I know I will eventually, at least I hope so. As it stands right now, the game is a hard pill to swallow. ",2019-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5dc9b12366e2226fc00626f4,Geeks Under Grace,,90,Become a vault hunter and see the universe as you hunt for new vaults in the amazing Borderlands 3.,2019-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5d946ec4fb2612131ba5372b,The Digital Fix,Eden Penketh,80,"Borderlands 3 is a safe step forward for the franchise, but rough optimization, a leaning toward old jokes and a pair of underwhelming antagonists take some of the shine from this otherwise thoroughly enjoyable and beautifully rendered sequel.",2019-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5d93b632fb2612131ba53703,PSX Brasil,Bruno Henrique Vinhadel,90,"The insanity of its universe and the best combat system ever made make Borderlands 3 the best game in the franchise. An extensive campaign, captivating characters and various alternative game modes heighten the interest in the title and the fun that comes with it. Even though technical problems and badly developed villains may undermine some of the quality of the game, there are a lot of positive stuff and dozens of hours of fun guaranteed in Gearbox Software's crazy franchise universe.",2019-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5d93003e2bd7182a97e25a96,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,75,"Lilith, Maya, Claptrap, Sir Hammerlock, Mordecai, Brick, Moxxxi, and others.",2019-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5d92fbf22bd7182a97e25a94,Gaming Nexus,Russell Archey,80,"Borderlands 3 is a great game, but it's definitely got some technical issues with sadly brings the score down a bit. While my issues weren't as bad as others I've heard about, they're still annoying at times. However, if you can get past that you'll find a game that's more of the same as previous games (especially 2 and pre-sequel), but that's what made Borderlands great to start with. A great story, reuniting with old friends, and some pretty interesting villains ensures I'll be coming back to open any more vaults that are found on any planet Gearbox wishes to travel to.",2019-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 62550f5d008489e208d7ff26,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,85,"Borderlands 3 is the modernization of the franchise you’ve been waiting for, but the PC port is a bit rocky.",2019-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5d92c98125e44d7d90f99c00,GameZone,Cade Onder,65,"Borderlands 3 sometimes struggles to earn your time commitment. Whether that's testing your patience with a plentiful supply of bullet sponges or quests that outstay their welcome, it's difficulty lies within wanting to continue playing it. To play Borderlands 3 is a true test of endurance that may cause actual fatigue and exhaustion after a few hours. While it reaches a lot of highs in gunplay and progression, this long-awaited threequel may not leave people instantly begging for more like they were after Borderlands 2.",2019-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5d922948b59781214caf4612,Paste Magazine,Holly Green,65,"It's a shame that Borderlands and I are no longer a good fit. What I miss most of all is its personality. The aesthetic and surface changes to the series don't make it a stranger; the change in temperament does. We just don't have as many laughs as we used to. Better to cut things off now, and remember the relationship for what it once was, because it doesn't get any better from here.",2019-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5d912dccb59781214caf45c9,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,81,Borderlands 3 definitely feels like a Borderlands game.,2019-09-29T06:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5d9131cfb59781214caf45ce,New Game Network,Tim Reid,78,"Borderlands 3 sticks to the formula established in previous games. Despite suffering from technical issues and some pretty obnoxious characters and dialogue, the improvements to core mechanics, a great variety of locations and enemies, and series-best procedurally generated loot make it a more than a worthy sequel that should enthrall fans for dozens of hours.",2019-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5d91c0fcb59781214caf45e7,SomHráč.sk,Karel Šír,80,"Borderlands 3 isn't revolutionary in any way, but it's a welcome evolution. Shooting and looting is more fun than ever before. However, the technical aspects of the game are a bit of a mess and the story is a massive letdown.",2019-09-28T22:00:00.000Z,False,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5de5f4aead4f81777e1f41b8,Jack of All Controllers,Tristan Biggs,95,"Bottom line, the game is not perfect, but it is FUN! It is everything that anyone could want from a Borderlands game, and somehow even more Borderlandsier (word).",2019-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5d8ff998b59781214caf4586,GamingTrend,Ron Burke,85,"Borderlands 3 is the modern looter shooter at its finest. The signature humor is alive and well, and with a cast of four fresh Vault Hunters and over a billion guns (and some with legs!), there's a lot to be excited about. It builds on and evolves everything that makes Borderlands great without changing the core looting and shooting that makes Borderlands, Borderlands.",2019-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5d8e1c0db59781214caf4436,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"The massive amount of guns, quality of life improvements, planets you travel to, and proper endgame are all a recipe for satisfying even the hungriest among us. But the performance issues are a detriment to the enjoyment that should be had. Due to it being so much fun (especially in coop), that you can look past some of the issues. Borderlands 3 represents the best of the genre by again offering ‘Diablo with guns’ to such a satisfying degree that’s been so sorely missed.",2019-09-27T06:00:00.000Z,False,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5d8e95ceb59781214caf454f,Game Revolution,Jason Faulkner,70,"Despite its flaws, Borderlands 3 is worth playing, and it’s definitely no worse than the other entries in the franchise, which means it’s pretty darn okay. ",2019-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5d8d1b1db59781214caf43c0,RPG Site,James Galizio,70,"Borderlands 3 is a worthy sequel to the much-beloved Borderlands 2, but it desperately needed a few more months in the oven to clear up its myriad technical hurdles.",2019-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 5d8cdc80b59781214caf42c0,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,85,"Borderlands 3 doesn't add much to previous iterations, but is a still a smart, almost rhythmic shooter with superb movement, deep RPG systems and more guns that you can shake a stick at. You might need to mute the dialogue though.",2019-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd845909e1504c048c14499eab60ec62 60928fcaa4c7a031fbe3cfdb,GamingBolt,Pramath,80,"Genshin Impact remains an unbelievable proposition as a free to play title, and the PS5 version of it remains the best way to check it out on consoles for now, in spite of several missed opportunities for obvious and meaningful upgrades.",2021-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5fdeaea98add7352830ff16b,Geeks Under Grace,Michael Mendis,80,"Genshin Impact boasts an enticing open world, charming characters, and engaging combat—all in an accessible free-to-play format.",2020-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f9da54dfce0972e4e5f95ab,GotGame,Abdul Saad,80,"All in all, Genshin Impact is one of the best RPG titles to release this year. Unfortunately, a stingy gachapon system and nonsensical gameplay restrictions hold it back just a bit. If you can look past that, then you’ll likely have endless hours of fun to experience.",2020-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f9a8938fce0972e4e5f90b1,pressplay,Florian Kraner,100,"There is no aspect of Genshin Impact that does not impress. A beautiful world, an absolutely bombastic soundtrack that accompanies the player for hours, a dynamic combat system that never gets boring, a game world with dozens of hours of high-quality content: There is hardly a JRPG that can reach this high level. China is entering the game market with a unprecedented load of talent and a completely new commercialization model that will give some triple-A giants a lot to think about. But in the end all of this is irrelevant, because only one thing counts: There has never been so much pure fun for free.",2020-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f98231ffce0972e4e5f8c92,Niche Gamer,Jamie Sharp,80,"Overall, Genshin impact is a pretty complete package. Everything has been polished to the point of perfection, and to get it for free is ridiculous. There are just a couple of caveats, but they’re minor in my book.",2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f90241afce0972e4e5f82c1,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,80,"With a dense open world inspired by Breath of the Wild, Genshin Impact provides hours of free entertainment with its rich combat and deep RPG systems.",2020-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f8dc61ffce0972e4e5f7fe2,GameGrin,Adam Kerr,85,"Despite lacklustre multiplayer and a frustrating paywall to unlock characters and items, Genshin Impact is a brilliant experience with hours of fun-filled exploration. It also has Paimon and she is perfect.",2020-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f8d9dbcfce0972e4e5f7e9e,The Digital Fix,Mike Merson,80,What Genshin Impact offers for free - and promises down the line - is the best bang for your buck in gaming today.,2020-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f8d6d6dfce0972e4e5f7de6,Rice Digital,Conor Evans,80,"Genshin Impact is genuinely fun, is set in a wonderfully vibrant world with stuff to be discovered everywhere you go, topped off with some fantastic waifus and best boys. As someone who is entirely free-to-play, the gacha system is horrendous. However, it doesn’t take too much away from the general enjoyment that I get from the game. You should definitely give the game a try.",2020-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5fb01de6038871749d41526e,Final Weapon,Soul Kiwami,80,"Genshin Impact is an incredible action RPG which takes players on a free, story and character driven adventure. The current regions of Teyvat are filled with secrets and areas to explore and enjoy. The version 1.0 has some issues but those are mostly outweighed by a really good package coming out of the game's launch.",2020-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5fa264abfce0972e4e5f9b63,I Love Videogames,,80,"Genshin Impact is really a ""Third Impact"" for the video games industry",2020-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f89c819fce0972e4e5f79b6,PC Gamer,Steven Messner,84,"Genshin Impact's open world and clever combat are fantastic, but its endgame tries way too hard to milk you for cash.",2020-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f897e42fce0972e4e5f76c8,Wccftech,Nathan Birch,70,"Genshin Impact is a remarkable game in many respects, boasting vibrant visuals, a rich, sprawling world, deep systems, and finely-tuned action. Unfortunately, the game's free-to-play gacha business model often undermines its own sense of adventure and excitement. Genshin Impact is a good -- potentially great -- game locked in a loot box it can't quite escape.",2020-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f896894fce0972e4e5f76b9,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,80,"Genshin Impact may be one of the biggest surprises of the year: A free-to-play RPG that gives players an absurd amount of freedom and content to dip into. Some barriers can still be found in the absurdly rare drop rates for premium characters and the world shows some growing pains, but you're still receiving a gorgeous fantasy world that doesn't press-gang you into spending money on it.",2020-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f878d91fce0972e4e5f73cd,Gamers Heroes,Johnny Hurricane,85,"Worst-case scenario, Genshin Impact will cost you a few hours of your life. Best-case scenario, it will be your surprise hit of the year. There are zero reasons not to at least try this title if you are a fan of action RPGs.",2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 61a786ce9026011bae8f5866,GamesCreed,Nimmi Faiya,84,"It is anything but an ideal game, yet Genshin Impact merits an attempt from RPG fans.",2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f870003fce0972e4e5f720a,GameBlast,Matheus Senna de Oliveira,80,"Despite being free to play, Genshin Impact has as many good points as any paid games on the market. It has beautiful visuals, interesting history, a vast and rich world and varied and fun characters. Unfortunately, a few negative aspects, linked to its free-to-play structure, limit the quality of the overall package. Still, the title is worth the experience and is a recommended adventure.",2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f8630e7fce0972e4e5f70f1,IGN,Travis Northup,90,An incredible open-world and addictive exploration make Genshin Impact anime-zing adventure.,2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f86233afce0972e4e5f70e6,GameSpot,Heidi Kemps,70,Genshin Impact offers a very well-made action-RPG as a free-to-play service--though it's not without a few caveats.,2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f858d0ffce0972e4e5f6faf,IGN Italy,Biagio Etna,77,"A discreet and relaxing action-rpg, which thanks to its model business manages to be a completely free single player experience.",2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f86a40bfce0972e4e5f713b,Noisy Pixel,,90,"During my time with Genshin Impact, I fell in love with it. After only a few hours, my thoughts about what this adventure was faded away as it truly evolves into a unique experience. There’s a fine level of detail that went into crafting this beautiful world, and you can’t help but want to see every inch of it. Although the grind and the gachas systems are present, this is a game that I will gladly return to again and again. Regardless, all of this is available for free, so nothing stops you from finding out for yourself.",2020-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f80d6b8fce0972e4e5f6c32,GameSkinny,George Yang,70,"Genshin Impact has been nicknamed ""Breath of the Waifu"" due to its obvious influences and cute characters. But surprisingly, the game is much more than that.",2020-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f7fa33bfce0972e4e5f6a5e,Attack of the Fanboy,Brandon Adams,80,"Despite its often less-than-subtle nods to Nintendo's Breath of the Wild, Genshin Impact does enough differently to stand apart. Throw in punchier combat, a more traditional story packed with interesting characters, and an outstanding score and Genshin Impact easily sits among the upper echelon of games released this year. Hopefully miHoYo relaxes the stamina system and gacha rates soon, because Teyvat is a world absolutely worth revisting. They're just making it difficult for anyone but gacha fans to find the motivation to hold on.",2020-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f7e15633e66016bf9ecc498,Inverse,Jen Glennon,90,"With a massive, gorgeous world and wildly satisfying combat, Genshin Impact can rival the fun-factor of any AAA game released this year, and it’s completely possible to enjoy without spending a dime.",2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f7d27dc3e66016bf9ecc235,Twinfinite,Alex Gibson,80,"Put aside your reservations about free-to-play mobile RPGs, gacha mechanics, and weeby storytelling: Genshin Impact is totally unique. I came in a skeptic and now find myself genuinely relishing hours more time spent chaining elemental combos, grinding for new characters, and the intrigue of its ongoing story.",2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f7c5d98839d422425c7e4c5,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,80,"Though the story elements won't be to everyone's taste - and as such, the efforts the game makes to inject a sense of drama and interpretation stakes can fall flat and veer into being completely off-putting - the sheer breadth and scale that Genshin Impact offers means that the brief lows in no way impact on the many lofty highs offered up.",2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f7b1c77839d422425c7e327,TheSixthAxis,Miguel Moran,80,"Genshin Impact needs to be played to be believed. This is an addictive open-world adventure with gorgeous art and unique combat...and it's free! The character designs are sharp and beautiful, while the pastel-style world itself is full of jaw-dropping colour and natural vistas...and it's free! Sure, there's the admittedly stingy gacha system, but if you just want an immersive and peaceful world to climb and fly around in for hours, then Genshin Impact is for you.",2020-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f7b037f839d422425c7e2f2,GamingBolt,Shubhankar Parijat,80,"Genshin Impact is a game I can easily recommend. It would have been worth your time anyway, but given that it's free, it's even harder to miss.",2020-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f7a801e839d422425c7e214,PlayStation Universe,Garri Bagdasarov,90,"Genshin Impact provides you with more content as a free to play game than most full-price titles do. With so much to offer, you can easily get lost in its lush world, fun and exciting combat, and deep exploration. Genshin impact is easily one of the best surprises of the year and should be a model for how future free-to-play titles should be constructed.",2020-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f7b4f77839d422425c7e385,But Why Tho?,Rashaad Johnson,95,"Overall, I have to say Genshin Impact is definitely a game that’s changing how RPGs can be handled, especially in the world of mobile games. It has all the boxes checked off for me as a fan of RPGs. It’s also pretty easy to learn but will take quite some time to master all the mechanics in the game, and honestly, I’m fine with that",2020-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f789737839d422425c7e0f9,Lords Of Gaming ,Hector Ramirez II ,85,"At launch, the game delivers on its commitment to provide a modern JRPG experience. Combat, exploration, and its RPG DNA all work together to provide the AAA quality found in full-priced games, but for free. Despite microtransactions and a gacha structure, my core game experience felt rewarding and enjoyable. In fact, the microtransactions were no more than an afterthought for me. Genshin Impact is a standout game you do not want to miss.",2020-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f783dad839d422425c7e073,Spaziogames,Gianluca Arena,80,"Genshin Impact really is much more than a shameful Zelda clone: its open world is busy and gorgeous, its combat feels creative and it's for free. For real.",2020-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f775fe4839d422425c7dffa,Kakuchopurei,Jonathan Leo,70,"As entertaining timesinks go, Genshin Impact has it made. The game has a ton of potential to grow to become stellar and eye-opening; perhaps even better than its aesthetic sources of inspiration and contemporaries. As of now though, it's settling just fine with a bronze medal as online RPG comfort food.",2020-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f77a150839d422425c7e02a,Game Informer,Daniel Tack,93,"This is an amazing smorgasbord of exploration, discovery, combat, and customization worthy of your attention – despite the presence of a predatory monetization model",2020-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f774fbf839d422425c7dfe3,Destructoid,Chris Carter,75,"Genshin Impact could be a little more lively than it is when leveling, but the beauty of its world helps suck you in. You really can't beat free, so long as you resist the rather tame temptations to spend money.",2020-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,acc319019e974ec9a4af28530141d888 5f2ab9abd88e035744c1e582,PC Gamer,Rick Lane,70,"Paper Beast's origami animals delight, but the resulting game is less than the sum of its parts.",2020-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5eb9e275bdf729557ef4acf4,Marooners' Rock,Roberto Nieves,78,"Paper Beast is short, but its a truly distinct and engaging experience that lingers with you long after you play.",2020-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5ea6d6f1bdf729557ef499b3,Screen Rant,Cody Peterson,90,A surreal yet memorable experience.,2020-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5ea39cbebdf729557ef49639,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,60,"Pixel Reef's origami-filled adventure consistently maintains its audio-visual splendor, but often folds under closer scrutiny of its gameplay.",2020-04-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5ea01bdabdf729557ef49103,SECTOR.sk,Matúš Štrba,70,"A mixture of first person puzzle adventure and surreal wildlife simulation is breathtaking at first sight, but shallow at second.",2020-04-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e9d6c27bdf729557ef48ce7,The Games Machine,Nicolò Paschetto,72,Paper Beast is a fascinating migratory tale that highlights the power of collaboration and mutual help. Too bad its distinctive graphic style is brought down by terrible textures and the Sandbox mode is only the shadow of what it could have been.,2020-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e998eb0bdf729557ef48abd,GBAtemp,Ben Sellwood,85,"Every inch of Paper Beast is engineered to perfection. From the sprawling mouldable environments to the diverse and unique ecosystem, everything is interactive and engaging. I had an absolute blast with this title, and I think the majority of PSVR players need to play this at least once in their lifetime.",2020-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e9e4e92bdf729557ef48f5f,Geeks Under Grace,Andrew Feistner,70,Paper Beast is an artistic and ambitious title bogged down by trying to explain something more than needed.,2020-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e94928fbdf729557ef4864e,PlayStation LifeStyle,Rebecca Smith,85,"Eric Chahi's latest creation is a worthwhile PlayStation VR experience, especially if you like your worlds to be mysterious and interesting to explore. The game never holds your hand, instead leaving it up to you to discover its secrets. The puzzles can feel confusing at first until you get used to the game's unexplained mechanics, although the simple controls help things along. Even though the story is short, the sandbox mode will keep players coming back to this unique environment until your imagination runs out.",2020-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e8df7aabdf729557ef47de4,COGconnected,Lou Sytsma,80,"Playing Paper Beast is very akin to kicking back, chilling out, and listening to a Pink Floyd album — you are left in a contemplative state of mind.",2020-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e8c3485bdf729557ef47b28,Spaziogames,Nicolò Bicego,80,Paper Beast is a peculiar experience that will give VR veterans a reason to go back to Playstation VR.,2020-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e8b901cbdf729557ef47a0a,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,Playing Paper Beast is like experiencing a Tim Burton style fever dream that'll keep you perplexed and intrigued throughout.,2020-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e8ad5dcbdf729557ef47810,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,100,"Eric Chahi's back with a game defined by passion, surprise, heart and beauty.",2020-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5ee40a07c28b1c4114c28608,Hey Poor Player,Francis DiPersio,70,"If you’re looking for a VR experience that defies categorization, Paper Beast will not disappoint. While occasionally a bit too cryptic at times, it’s a fascinating fusion of the simulation and adventure genres that will keep you glued to your PSVR from start to finish. With a surreal and often melancholy main story to experience and bonus sandbox mode that allows you to craft your dynamic ecosystems and watch them come to life, it’s one of the more robust offerings for Sony’s headset in recent months. If the lack of handholding doesn’t bother you and you’re in the mood for something totally unique, give Paper Beast a try.",2020-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e84dba2bdf729557ef4703a,God is a Geek,Chris White,80,"Paper Beast is a wonderful puzzle game that features a stunning sondtrack, a poignant story, and some tender moments that leave you breathless.",2020-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e834983bdf729557ef46c67,Gameblog,,70,"Paper Beast is a separate work in the PlayStation VR catalog. Its strange universe and its endearing beasts are its strengths, as is the beauty of certain panoramas, especially those at night, which undeniably allow the player to escape. Special mention to the sequence of the oil spill which seems to arise from a temporal fault ... The game mechanics partly recall a previous game by Eric Chahi, From Dust , but what a pity that only the travel by teleportation is proposed. Paper Beast is a good game, but with free movement it would be much better.",2020-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e81e144bdf729557ef467d6,Critical Hit,Geoffrey Tim,80,"Paper Beast is a unique look at a reactive living world. It's a game that makes you feel like you're exploring an alien habitat through the lens of an interactive nature documentary. It's filled with (occasionally obtuse) natural, organic environmental puzzles. A personal and contemplative experience, Paper Beast could only be better if it were narrated by Sir David Attenborough.",2020-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e81aaddbdf729557ef46778,TheSixthAxis,Gareth Chadwick,90,Paper Beast is a beautiful experience that's only really possible in VR.,2020-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5f2ef76ed88e035744c1ed36,Chicas Gamers,Igone Martínez,,"In approximately 4-5 hours, we have the opportunity to star in an interactive documentary, where we will coexist among many living beings that, of course, we will not find in real life. How much we should thank video games for being able to live experiences like this.",2020-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e7bcbdabdf729557ef45f74,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,70,"Paper Beast allows players to lose themselves inside pastel daydreams of soft shapes and delicate zoology. They could also lose patience with some tedious mechanics and suspicious tests of logic. Paper Beast is full of gratifying ingenuity, beautiful optimism, and elegant communication. And maybe an overabundance of zealous whimsy.",2020-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e7b765bbdf729557ef45ef6,Jump Dash Roll,Matt Jordan,70,"Wilfully frenetic, Paper Beast is by turns highly detailed and oddly lacking. Despite this unevenness, this is a game with plenty to show off.",2020-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e7a9ffebdf729557ef45e0d,Gamer Escape,Andrew Copeland,80,"My time with Paper Beast left me in awe. While I cannot claim to fully understand what it is that I experienced while playing this game, I’m glad that I did experience it. I would encourage others to experience it as well.",2020-03-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e79f69ebdf729557ef45c61,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,80,"Paper Beast is a unique adventure/puzzler set in a simulated world that reacts however you tell it to, once you figure out its rules.",2020-03-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e794bafbdf729557ef45bcd,WellPlayed,Kieron Verbrugge,90,"Forget lockdown and hoarding, you'll have all the freedom and paper you need in this utterly entrancing world. PlayStation VR has another killer app",2020-03-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5ea9832cbdf729557ef4a02a,AnaitGames,Víctor Manuel Martínez García,80,"Elegante, intelligent and imaginative, in Paper Beast one can see Eric Chahi's past, the present of a new technology like virtual reality and also its future and its potential.",2020-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e7cd1c0bdf729557ef460f1,Handsome Phantom,Brian Stewart,90,"Paper Beast is a must play for any owner of PSVR, young or old. In many ways it fulfills the early promise of the medium by creating a level of player immersion that blurs the line between the world behind the screen, and the one outside it.",2020-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e78e8bbbdf729557ef45a53,WayTooManyGames,Todd Eggleston,80,"Paper Beast is a tranquil meditative walking sim that requires problem solving to move forward. You don’t learn about the world by scanning objects, but more live in the world by interacting with its paper inhabitants. It overcomes some awkward mechanics to slowly take you from curiosity and wonder to truly sensing and even caring for the life of the world.",2020-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e78dd40bdf729557ef4593f,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,95,"Paper Beast took me on a journey filled with magical moments and fantastical creatures – I didn’t want to come home. The puzzles are all well thought out, the environments are beautiful, and the beasts are simply amazing, when combined you get an experience which is unlike any other, especially when you factor in the terrain manipulation and realistic physics. The sandbox mode was a fun addition, allowing you to mould and sculpt your own mini-island, playing God has never felt so good!",2020-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e78da4cbdf729557ef4592d,Everyeye.it,Antonello Bello,80,"It is, in short, a work that we recommend to all fans of the legendary French developer, as well as to puzzle game fans and anyone who wants to try the fanciful Sandbox mode, which will allow the most imaginative players to create and destroy somewhat whimsical biosystems.",2020-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e78d9c6bdf729557ef4592b,Push Square,,70,"Paper Beast is an unusual but well realised world in PSVR. The interplay between you, the environments, and all the plants and animals is fun to discover, and it really does offer up some great moments throughout the story. Some of the puzzles are a little too obtuse, but overall the freedom you're given to experiment leads to a greatly unique experience. The Sandbox mode adds some longevity, and allows you to really tinker with all the game's elements. We're not sure we'd call this an absolute must-have, but it's utterly unique and captivating in a way only VR games can be.",2020-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e78d9bcbdf729557ef4592a,GameSpew,,80,"Paper Beast isn’t perfect; like a dream, the game just ends without warning. But the trip is such a joyous, meditative experience it’s worth this parting burst of confusion. If you’ve got a PSVR, Paper Beast should be high on your to-play list.",2020-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e78d984bdf729557ef45927,Metro GameCentral,,80,"A whimsical and engrossing VR puzzle adventure, who's lack of hand-holding and gentle discoveries prove consistently engaging and relaxing.",2020-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e78d97dbdf729557ef45924,PlayStation Universe,Eric Hauter,95,"Paper Beast is a jaw-dropping science fiction tale that immerses the player in a unique, visionary world. Though its puzzles can feel abstract at times, the rewards for completing them are great. Paper Beast is a benchmark in VR game design. This is a game that people will be talking about in thirty years.",2020-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e78d973bdf729557ef45922,Daily Star,Joe Apsey,100,"Whilst a little tricky at times, Paper Beast is an experience every PSVR owner should play at some point as it is quite simply a one-of-a-kind experience.",2020-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 5e78d918bdf729557ef45920,The Digital Fix,,90,"Paper Beast blew me away. It was not what I was expecting at all and it challenged me, not too much but just enough to get my brain working. Its beautiful, it sounds amazing and its a game like no other on PlayStation VR. If you want to play something a bit different, just go and buy it. It will not be everyone's cup of tea but I can see a lot of people really enjoying it. I did.",2020-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fe9d857f3a04f3c8c96218250c2035d 616add306934b18ab8d516e3,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,80,It is total destruction and non- stop action. We wish we had been able to enjoy it much longer.,2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 615de71dc44fe6288eaddaa3,DarkZero,Lewis Howarth,60,"Severed Steel was fun to play, but I couldn't recommend it at its current price in its present state.",2021-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 615c49abcfdb94163b99f3dc,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,80,"Severed Steel will be a massive video game for a narrow group of gamers. If you love perfecting a plan and then spending as much time as needed to both car3efully and quickly execute it, you will love this experience. Running on a wall, diving through a window, all the time dodging enemy attacks, only to then slide and kill two enemies before finding a safe space is a fun time.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 61637575622fdc536eb6a9bd,NaviGames,Adrián Regas,80,"Severed Steel is a remarkable action title, where we will not stop moving and shooting for a second in chaotic scenarios full of adrenaline.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 6159e2ac2a25e7f9d433e314,FingerGuns,Greg Hicks,70,"What it lacks in narrative, Severed Steel makes up for it in the gameplay department. It’s fast, it’s frenetic, it’s vibrant and by golly, is it fun. There’s no greater pleasure in somersaulting over goons to air out their brain cases in glorious voxel violence. Switch off the lateral thinking and engage those cat-like reflexes.",2021-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 61597c2d2a25e7f9d433e2c8,IGN Italy,Francesco Destri,78,"The longevity is not the cup of tea of this game, but for at least a couple of hours Severed Steel manages to offer something new and exciting in today's FPS landscape.",2021-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 6157f96b9f4312e92e327843,GameGrin,,85,"Severed Steel assaults many of your senses and rewards your bullet dodging, slow motion ballet dancing with satisfying kills while caressing your eyes and ears with the striking visuals and soundtrack it presents to you.",2021-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 615721bb9f4312e92e327750,ZTGD,Terrence Johnson,80,"Severed Steel is a fantastic ride while it last, there is a map editor for the brave but replay value is only going to be found for those that have the need to top a leaderboard or want to record some dope slo-mo montages. Anyone looking for a supremely easy to get into action game that blends the bullet-time from Max Payne with a bombastic soundtrack pumping techno music and all the slides and dives from 80-90’s action movies…look absolutely no further than Severed Steel. For a first game Greylock has nailed it and I can’t wait to see this gem on consoles.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 61b8c9459e5c48c548d64445,Rapid Reviews UK,Joshua Callaghan,90,Severed Steel is a high-octane parkour FPS that combines slow-motion combat with exhilarating speed but does the game provide smashing success or did it fail to go out with a bang? Find out in this Rapid Review.,2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 61538566bf6fa9a4453b78ac,Gamerweb.pl,Robert Chełstowski,90,"And it is this gameplay that makes Severed Steel a must play for fans of dynamic shooters. Thanks to the combination of solutions associated with SUPERHOT and parkour stunts to force the player to be in constant motion, a miracle has been created that triggers in everyone hidden layers of skill that we often have no idea about. We feel like a perfect killing machine here. As I said at the beginning; is one of the best shooters of the year, which is far too quiet.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 6151de3c67d9ff8f6b3fac43,TechRaptor,Austin Suther,90,"Although it's a very brief experience, every single level sent adrenaline into my veins. If you can find a game that makes me feel as jazzed as Severed Steel, savor every moment.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 614775cac73e2f01e326c7f2,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,80,"With destructible environments (you can blow holes in almost everything), frenetic action, over-the-top physics and a soundtrack that rarely takes a breather, Severed Steel is an enjoyable, cathartic experience.",2021-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 6156a0509f4312e92e32768b,TheGamer,Stacey Henley,80,"Severed Steel feels like playing the Deathloop trailer. Not the actual game, specifically the trailer. Specifically the run shoot kick montage that comes in right at the end. Slick, stylised, and never slowing down for a second, Severed Steel looks set to launch without much fanfare, but if you want a game that gives you a great time and then leaves you alone, give it a try. KILL. THEM. ALL.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 6143c24ef268facd23b9fa48,WayTooManyGames,Kyle Nicol,80,"It might be a bit too short, and its UI could have been reworked, but I didn’t mind. I had a blast with Severed Steel‘s ultra fast-paced movement-based shooting, complete chaotic vibe and endlessly replayable arcade mode. If you are looking for a game that just drops into a map and tells you to have fun with it and its mechanics, then Severed Steel is an easy recommendation.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,b26543426574454e82e07624450c9022 5e0b4a7c71f25c74e73263cc,PlayStation Universe,Joe Apsey,85,"Ashen is one of the best souls-likes around and its quality matches that of the games that gave birth to the genre. The mystery and lore help to build a fascinating world that excellently complements the open and varied environments and strange, contorted creatures you will fight in them. A44 have provided a big breath of fresh air in a genre desperately in need of reinvigoration.",2019-12-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5e0a3ca871f25c74e7326370,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,80,"Ashen doesn't try to hide the fact that it's a Souls clone through and through. However, where many before it unwisely try to out-do FromSoftware in terms of difficulty or obtuse systems and lore, A44 has taken its game in a more refreshing, community-focused direction.",2019-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5e022a3071f25c74e732607c,NintendoWorldReport,Matthew Zawodniak,55,"Ashen is not awful, and I think that any hardcore Souls fans who just can't get enough of this style of combat will enjoy it. The open world adds a new layer to the Soulsborne format that succeeds more than it fails, but it comes at the cost of weakening a core pillar of the genre. The result is a passable experience, and in a genre that's quickly becoming as crowded as this one, passable just won't cut it for anyone but the most hardcore of fans.",2019-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5dfaac54239b721b0efd967d,Push Square,Liam Croft,80,"From superb shots of the sea to underground caves illuminated by the crackling fire of your torch, uncovering a new area is an utter pleasure. It might be a year late, but Ashen still manages to carve out its own space for greatness.",2019-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5df70cc5239b721b0efd9322,Metro GameCentral,,80,One of the best Dark Souls clones so far and while some things are near identical the co-op features help distinguish it as something more than just a straight copy.,2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7193765d677879eb76,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,85,"Overall, Ashen is a great title. The Souls formula may be adapted nearly wholesale, but the art style gives the game a different vibe. The presence of co-op at all times makes each run feel feasible, since the odds rarely feel impossible to overcome, and the presence of a community to grow gives you a real sense of progression and purpose. Unless you're completely burned out by the formula, Ashen is an adventure that's well worth checking out.",2019-04-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7193765d677879eb73,Geeks Under Grace,Michael Mendis,80,"Ashen copies some of the best aspects of Dark Souls' gameplay, and takes an interesting—if imperfect—approach to cooperative multiplayer. If you're up for a challenge, this game is a treat.",2019-01-30T05:00:00.000Z,False,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7193765d677879eb7f,AusGamers,Steve Farrelly,89,"The game's AI companions are actually very good, but because of the above it's definitely more highly recommended you try and coax a friend in to return to the light with you.",2019-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7193765d677879eb7b,Gaming Nexus,Zachary Atwood,80,"Ashen is a game created in the same vein as some of the predecessors of its genre, like Dark Souls or Bloodborne. It imitates a great deal of the mechanics from those games but also brings a unique and beautiful art style as well a sense of organic progression that enhances the feel of the game. For those lovers of games like Dark Souls, it's hard to guarantee that you'll find the same experience, but there's still a heck of a lot to like about what sets Ashen apart.",2019-01-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7193765d677879eb83,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,70,"Ashen is a souls-like game with a particular focus on the co-op multiplayer. Sadly this feature rarely works as intended, but despite its flaws, the game developed by A44 is still an enjoyable variation to the formula created by Miyazaki and From Software.",2019-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7193765d677879eb7d,Gameblog,Jonathan Bushle,70,Ashen is a good Dark Souls like but it's open world feature is it's weakness.,2019-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7193765d677879eb81,Gamersky,北方凛,83,"From many perspectives, Ashen reminds me of Dark Souls series, such as the combat systems, game settings and the story design. It does have some unique thoughts, like the AI teammate, but overall it doesn't make its own characteristics. ",2019-01-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eb48,Jump Dash Roll,Daniel Garrod,90,"Infinitely accessible, but challenging enough for any seasoned player, Ashen exudes an air of peace and hope in an unforgiving landscape. It's not perfect, but it resonates with the soul and gravitas befitting a Shakespearean classic.",2019-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eb4c,Skill Up,Ralph Panebianco,,"Ashen was the last game I played in 2018, and it was also one of the best. I really hope that people give it the the attention it deserves. It's simple, but it's brilliant, and it's one of the best souls-like games in the genre. ",2019-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eb50,Easy Allies,Brad Ellis,75,Ashen is an enjoyable adventure that follows a well-known formula.,2019-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eb4a,TheSixthAxis,Jason Coles,80,"I like Ashen, it's a good game, it would just be nice to see it building upon the foundation of its muse rather than almost copying and pasting it. The world of Ashen is its biggest attraction, the lore is deeply entrenched and really pulls everything together into something that is worth playing through. That being said, if you have played Dark Souls and don't want to replay Dark Souls, then you aren't going to get on with this. It is an odd one as I am a huge fan of this style of game, but we need games that build a more exciting game on top of the ideas that have been put down. It isn't enough to be the same but with a different look. Ashen is good, but nothing revolutionary.",2019-01-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7193765d677879eb70,Nexus,Andrew Logue,81,"I’m not a huge ‘Souls fan, at least not since bouncing off Dark Souls 2, and I tend to shy away from these games as I get older; however, even though Ashen has some difficulty spikes that remind me of those games, the vibrant world, likeable characters, companion system, and soothing soundtrack all kept me coming back.",2019-01-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eb52,GamingTrend,Bryan Lawver,85,"Ashen uses the Souls-like formula to tell a very different, optimistic story about community. Whether you're playing alone, with an AI companion, or with another person, combat with the game's varied enemies and bosses is challenging and satisfying. Ashen's world feels real and lived-in, and getting to carve out your own settlement and watch it prosper is truly satisfying.",2018-12-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eaf8,New Game Network,Christian Kobza,71,"Ashen is a Souls-like that succeeds despite its lack of originality. The simplified progression, tracked quest objectives, and a persistent companion make it a great way to get into this challenging sub-genre.",2018-12-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eb54,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,80,"Dark Souls serves Ashen's premise but does not define its conclusion. By instilling senses of community and devotion inside its narrative, Ashen proves Souls' discourse expands beyond punishment and brutality. Once separated from its inspiration, Ashen has plenty to show off inside of its common space.",2018-12-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eb05,CGMagazine,Brendan Quinn,70,"Ashen tries too hard and not hard enough to be both a Dark Souls clone and something different, and loses a lot in the process.",2018-12-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eb03,Gamefa,Mohammad Aria Moghaddam,80,"Basically, Ashen is like a Souls-clone and of course a highly recommended game for souls like fans and hardcore gamers. Compared to the best games of 2018, Ashen is an average game and for sure, it's not a game for everyone, but if you are a souls fan, don't miss it at all, because death is so close to you in Ashen! You can feel the death shadow in every steps and every battles of this game.",2018-12-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eb00,Generación Xbox,Jose Angel Martínez,77,Ashen is a game that saddly ends being halfway between what promised and what it actually delivers.,2018-12-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eb45,3DNews,,90,"Aurora44 managed to build a distinctive and unique game on mechanics, which has long become familiar. Do not blindly copy other people's achievements, but embody familiar things in your own vision. I look forward to what the authors will do next. ",2018-12-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eafc,Gadgets 360,Rishi Alwani,90,"Ashen's subtle additions to its obvious inspirations make it greater than the sum of its parts. If you're a fan of Dark Souls or found it and many games inspired by it too daunting, Ashen is well worth checking out. ",2018-12-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eafe,The Jimquisition,Jim Sterling,,"Ashen isn’t trying to hide the fact it’s exactly Dark Souls. It’s Dark Souls, people! And that’s… fine? Perhaps the best Soulslike ever, Ashen understands From Software’s formula better than many other pretenders. ",2018-12-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eafa,Destructoid,Chris Carter,75,"As I continued to make my way through Ashen a calm of complacency washed over me. It doesn't have quite the same highs as a lot of its predecessors, but it maintains its tranquil equilibrium throughout. If you have an adventurous spirit and the patience and time to put into it, Ashen will pay dividends.",2018-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eaf6,We Got This Covered,David Morgan,80,"Through an embrace of more traditional game design, Ashen's take on the Souls formula ends up feeling welcome, even after countless imitators. A solid quest structure and top-notch world design make this beautiful low-fi title a worthy homage to a quickly aging series.",2018-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eaf4,TrueAchievements,Mark Delaney,80,"Ashen is a soulslike, but to call it a clone would be a betrayal of the awesome job A44 have with their debut project.",2018-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7193765d677879eb78,Digiato,Shayan Ziaei,95,Ashen was just a brilliant surprise at the last days of this year. It's a perfect balance in the genre of Souls Like games which both please the fans and also gives newcomers a chance to know what they were missing.,2018-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eacb,Wccftech,Francesco De Meo,77,"Ashen is a very good action-adventure game sporting interesting lore, good character development, and solid gameplay features like combat and exploration. Unfortunately, the game does almost nothing to separate its gameplay loop from the one seen in the Dark Souls series and therefore ultimately feels like a lite version of the series developed by From Software. The well-made overall experience does make it easy to look past this issue, but if you're looking for something innovative, you won't find it here.",2018-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eb56,Windows Central,Brendan Lowry,80,"Ashen could have done more to make itself stand out, and also could have been optimized better for the Xbox One, but at the end of the day, it's still a great game.",2018-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eb46,Screen Rant,Corey Hoffmeyer,80,"Ashen is one of the best indie games of the year, drawing heavily from past RPGs like Dark Souls and Legend of Zelda.",2018-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eaf2,TheXboxHub,,90,Ashen manages to take a hardcore genre of games and make it accessible and approachable to those who are not fully experienced.,2018-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,False,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879ead3,TechRaptor,Dan Hodges,85,"Ashen is a quality Soulslike with a nice art style and some great ideas about seamless and anonymous online co-op. The dungeons are memorable, the evolving town is awesome, and the increased focus that quests provide is a nice touch.",2018-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879ead1,PC Gamer,Joe Donnelly,85,"Ashen's slant on the Soulslike subgenre isn't revolutionary, but is a wonderful example of the familiar formula executed well. It's thoughtful, gorgeous, challenging and a dream to explore.",2018-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eac5,Boomstick Gaming,Boomstick Alex,91,,2018-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eb4e,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Brendan Caldwell,," A lighter souls, yes. But not a lesser one.",2018-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879ead5,Twinfinite,Zhiqing Wan,60,"Ashen feels like it's trying to be too many things at once, and perhaps because of that, it ends up tasting like a bland pot of soup without any punchy flavors to really catch your attention.",2018-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 5d867e7093765d677879eacd,Hobby Consolas,Álvaro Alonso,87,"Like an illegitimate heir to the fire of FromSoftware, Ashen clicks exactly the same notes that made Dark Souls a legend, achieving a challenging, mysterious and visually astonishing experience. We will closely follow the works of A44 from now on.",2018-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,32a37ec072474cf4a621d0ce28505f36 62320dd567855975e586ea76,Tom's Guide,Henry T. Casey,80,"Untitled Goose Game is addictive, hilarious and slightly nihilistic. A great Switch (and PC) game.",2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5fd2b2b8038871749d418782,KeenGamer,Ben Johnson,90,"The ubiquitous game of 2019 is back with a co-op mode and is still as much of a joy as it was before. Why bother with 2020 when we can just be a silly goose terrorising timid British prudes? Whether it's cricketers or old people, no one is safe when the untitled goose is loose.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5f8b42bcfce0972e4e5f7c11,INDIANTVCZ, Barbora Šalandová,90,Untitled Goose Game is a simple game - for some people too simple perhaps. Anyway for jokers or stressed out people it can be the best thing there ever was.,2020-07-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5ea3d766bdf729557ef49644,Geeks Under Grace,,75,Untitled Goose Game is a very amusing puzzle game that went from an in-office joke to a surprisingly fleshed out final product that knows what it is and delivers on exactly what it promises.,2020-04-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5e60d0a3bdf729557ef42adf,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,70,"Untitled Goose Game is a short and fun game. The execution is clever, but after first two levels you have a feeling that you've experienced everything the game has to offer.",2020-02-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5e2cee0f280b1e048656c044,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,80,"Untitled Goose Game was a surprisingly interesting time delivering a unique world, and putting you into the shoes of a shockingly aggressive bird.",2020-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5e1f79c963796013cde6205e,SomHráč.sk,Karel Šír,75,"Untitled Goose Game is a short, yet very joyful mischief making simulator.",2020-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5e8f4085bdf729557ef47f37,Unboxholics,Λεωνίδας Στραβάκος,80,"It may deceive you at first glance, but Untitled Goose Game is an incredible indie game. It's guaranteed that you will have a good time.",2020-01-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5e16e675117f2f0cdf3db62f,ThisGenGaming,Robby Bisschop,65,Untitled Goose Game starts with an interesting premise: Stealth your way through town like you are Solid Goose and then annoy people in specific ways to cross out pranks from your to-do list. ,2020-01-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5e14d94c117f2f0cdf3db50c,Hobby Consolas,David Martinez,78,"Untitled Goose Game is a unique title, simple, yet incredibly fun to play. We love the minimalistic style, dynamic piano soundtrack and above all, the evil goose.",2020-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5e1294b2117f2f0cdf3db2db,Gamersky,,78,Untitled Goose Game is a funny puzzle game that you can embarrass all human beings by playing as a goofy goose. But it's a pity that the game is too short.,2020-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5e236a7a4a8a3b376f438afa,BaziCenter,Bahram Bigharaz,70,"Untitled Goose Game is a very simple yet entertaining experience that can be wrapped up in less than an hour. If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing one hour experience, it can be a good option for you. But if you are looking to get more engaged in action, look elsewhere.",2020-01-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5e09ced071f25c74e732633c,Jump Dash Roll,Ant Barlow,80,"Untitled Goose Game definitely has a few issues, not unlike our feather-brained hero, but you'll likely be having too much of a good time to notice.",2019-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5e0848b671f25c74e73262fb,PSX Brasil,Manu Tárrega,80,"Untitled Goose Game is simple, easy and fast, bringing unimaginable fun. A goose that aims to pester people? I thought it was great! I didn't expect this style of game after all the repercussions on the internet. I consider it one more game in the ""we need to value the indies even more"" series.",2019-12-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5e08e78c71f25c74e7326313,But Why Tho?,Quinn Hiers,90,"Untitled Goose Game is an easy-going game that is super simplistic but also super fun. The slapstick humor is great and the objectives shouldn’t cause anyone much frustration. If you’re looking for a cute, easy, but fun game that’ll only take you a few hours to finish, check out Untitled Goose Game.",2019-12-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5e05fe6971f25c74e732614d,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,90,"Untitled Goose Game is a gem that hits all the right marks. There's some real appeal in using an otherwise innocuous animal sowing chaos in a sleepy village, and it helps that the results aren't violent at all. The game's short length keeps the experience from wearing thin, but there's enough here to keep you busy. With a pleasant presentation, Untitled Goose Game is a title where you'll both cherish the initial experience and enjoy showing it off to friends to see their reactions.",2019-12-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5dff90a8239b721b0efdb984,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,80,"Though this is one bird that requires more meat on its bones, the meagre length of Untitled Goose Game isn't enough to greatly detract from the impish comedy and free-roaming sandbox shenanigans that define it as one of the most enjoyable games of the year.",2019-12-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5dfeba46239b721b0efdb943,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,70,"Enjoyable at any age or ability, Untitled Goose Game is worth a gander.",2019-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5dfaedbb239b721b0efd9696,Game Freaks 365,Kyle Bell,80,"Whether you are stealing vegetables from a garden, turning on a hose and getting a person wet, or scaring a kid in order to steal his glasses, it’s all done in a way that is playful and innocent. It’s a game meant to elicit joy and laughter, and it does an admirable job. I just wish it was longer.",2019-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5df9e362239b721b0efd95ab,Just Push Start,Grant E. Gaines,85,"While I wouldn’t go so far as to say it is the best game of the year or even an editor’s choice, I will say it’s one of the most enjoyable games I’ve played all year and that really says a lot. So, if you just want to have fun and mess with some people, give Untitled Goose Game a try. ",2019-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5f02448ad88e035744c199ab,XboxEra,Jon Clarke,80,"In lesser hands, this game could have quickly worn out its welcome, but Australian developer House House should be applauded here. What apparently began as a joke between the developers online, has eventually culminated in one of the most memorable games of 2019. Geese are jerks. Go live their dream.",2019-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5df5170aad4f81777e1f58a3,The Digital Fix,,90,"Untitled Goose Game is unique, well-made and very streamlined. Everything works, it is a lot of fun and unlike anything I have played before. Its not often you get to experience something new so go out there, break stuff and become a real 'Goosance'. It is not often I make up a work but this game deserves it. Its brilliant.",2019-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5fd150aa038871749d4185ef,SpaceNerd.it,Alberto Mantione,82,"Untitled Goose Game is a great game to shock your friends by playing in the unorthodox role of a goose. Longevity is the only real issue in this game, that feels fresh and funny throughout the whole experience.",2019-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5dd78d2c66e2226fc00642cb,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Agustín Raluy,83,"House House brings us a unique proposal, a real breath of fresh air that will make us with other eyes the usual serious stealth games. It will even get us more than one smile. If you feel like having a good time while doing the goose, don't think about it: Untitled Goose Game is your game.",2019-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5dc2dfef75de6e7087668004,FNintendo,Beatriz Varela,70,"Untitled Goose Game for the Nintendo Switch is...unusual, to say the least. Not just because it's a game that puts the player in control of a detestable goose but because it's fun and diabolically marvelous to commit some of the most morally reprehensible acts of bullying. Inevitably, it can end up feeling repetitive but the game's sense of humour, soundtrack and satisfaction that it gives to the player for playing despicable little pranks make this game a shameless delight.",2019-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5dbbc794c55ae12d47d2b560,IND13,Rahul Shirke,80,"Untitled Goose Game is refreshingly original, and its penchant for nuisance taps into a vein of mischief that has never been approached with this kind of elegance.",2019-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5db87757c55ae12d47d2b0df,GameSpace,,96,Untitled Goose Game is a stealth game lovers dream disguised as a charming adventure game. Designed to be pesky in every possible way the mechanics are simple enough for all ages yet the objectives keep even the most thrill-seeking seasoned gamers intrigued. The only gripe I have is the in-game camera does not pan or zoom in enough. Whether you are looking for another adventure or are curious like I was why this game is so popular Untitled Goose Game brings out the mischievous side in all of us encouraging the most honking good times!,2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5db2ed0264f5787ec01346d7,Electric Bento,Christopher Joslin,88,As gamers we talk about wanting huge epic experiences in our games but sometimes something as charming as Untitled Goose Game comes along and surprises us with its charm and you realize you just want to be a goose and irritate humans,2019-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5e0c472e71f25c74e732643f,Zoomg,Meysam Khalilzadeh,80,"Untitled Goose Game is a great example of simple but very fun game. The well designed gameplay offers nice challenges and can literally make gamer laugh in most parts. Untitled Goose Game is a short game with very low repeat value, but it still is a game that everyone can enjoy playing.",2019-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5e1ea29a63796013cde61f14,MonsterVine,Shannon P. Drake,100,"Untitled Goose Game is one of those quiet little games that come along and shake everything up, the kind of hit a major publisher would kill for.",2019-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5da8f7a15600ae62dfe1015f,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,80,"Untitled Goose Game is a body-swapping fantasy that transforms any would-be suburban miscreant into a waddling force of mischief and destruction. Instead of putting your finger in everyone's freshly baked pie, you menace around town and devastate an ordinary Saturday afternoon. Untitled Goose Game is philosophical exercise to determine if the conniving will of a large annoying bird is either innate programming from a bored deity or a product of our broken society.",2019-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5daa1d775600ae62dfe103e2,Games Xtreme,,100,"honestly hadn't had so much fun playing a portable game in a long time. I was really surprised that the game runs so smooth on the Switch, I can't comment on the PC version since I don't actually own it. Normally with some games on the Switch you do notice some performance issues but with this game there were none. Of course, its not the game with the most advanced graphics in the world but that doesn't mean they can't be beautiful and beautiful they are.",2019-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5da82e2cc7c36e55d01edd31,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,80,"I don't know what Untitled Goose Game is, maybe a stealth game, maybe a joke, but it's wierd, evil and fun.",2019-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5da669279138a878fb7f80e7,Impulsegamer,Hugh Mitchell,90,"Untitled Goose Game is the hilariously delightful stealth goose simulator that you didn't know you needed, until now",2019-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5da2f5ac42a7a622bb5fe00e,IGN Italy,Stefano Castelli,75,A simple and stylish videogame that allows player to spend a pair of joyful hours in the body of a goose.,2019-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5da42edcdcd01647a689fc3d,The Games Machine,Claudio Magistrelli,85,"Untitled Goose Game is a joke. A great one. Sure, an evil goose is an excellent starting point, but you need a great awareness of how gags work to make people laugh with it. ",2019-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5da1d06e42a7a622bb5fdf93,The Game is a Lie,Lucca Cardoso,90,"Untitled Goose Game is neither deep nor thought-provoking. But it's so, so, so fun, and that's enough for what it wants to be. House House proves, once again, that they can transform any unusual idea into a one-of-a-kind experience, funny from beginning to end.",2019-10-11T23:00:00.000Z,False,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5da0080af8aa4272152024da,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,Not everyone will find Untitled Goose Game funny but it's definitely a clever and charming game that'll get your imagination going.,2019-10-10T06:00:00.000Z,True,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5e9bbb1fbdf729557ef48c63,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,80,"Untitled Goose Game challenges intelligence and reflexes. Handling this nice goose, we will have to fulfill all the tasks imposed on us in a kind of puzzle game that will leave us a great taste. With humour as its main theme, this title will not disappoint either locals or strangers who like proposals that go beyond the norm.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 5d9f9997f8aa42721520244a,Rapid Reviews UK,Dan Yuill,100,"It’s easy to see why this game has garnered the fandom that it has. From memes to coffee shops all over the place putting up “No Geese” signs (mimicking an act done in the game), this game is beyond popular. This game has even gone as far as to beat the new Link’s Awakening off the top spot of the digital charts in the USA! It’s a true underdog story, and all the success is truly deserved. Pick this game up, and you will not regret it, and remember, press Y to honk!",2019-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,01028a117e8845ed90e1bc859ff6d4f3 6013b4d80f8974118c9397cb,Enternity.gr,Giorgos Gioldasis,90,They have managed to combine with perfect balance the 2D side-scrolling action with the 3D farming simulation.,2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 600987a70f8974118c938b65,Cerealkillerz,Gabriel Bogdan,70,"Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin picks you up pretty good at the beginning with some great characters, a bit of charme and a thoughtful rice cultivation simulation. It sadly it loses a lot of it with repetitive gameplay design and action-rpg elements which make a lot of the tasks a bit tedious.",2021-01-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5ffd63430f8974118c93808c,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,85,"Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin works well on all levels. The action segments are a treat thanks to their fast pace, since they deliver an experience that matches up with other fast-paced action titles. The farming segments are interesting because they're so involved and go into so much detail that the title surpasses all but the most dedicated farming simulator titles. When combined, the experience is fantastically balanced - provided you can deal with the slower overall progression rate. In the end, Sakuna is a great title that delivers on a unique experience.",2021-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 624fbe0b008489e208d7cab4,Capsule Computers,Travis Bruno,75,Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin manages to deliver some great farming and solid action gameplay but falls short in both areas in different ways.,2021-01-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5feb0c8a0f8974118c937723,RPGamer,Pascal Tekaia,70,It’s a solid and certainly unique game that can be quite enjoyable when approached with the right expectations.,2020-12-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fe713d88add7352830ff61d,Cubed3,,90,"The realistic, in depth elements of rice farming combined with honing fighting skills plus surprising character revelations and development make Sakuna of Rice and Ruin a magnificent game. Sakuna's personal growth is a pleasure to watch. Her reason for living is tested to the limit, she learns to serve others rather than herself, and has to make a sacrifice that she would not have made if faced with the same decision at the start of the game. The balanced emphasis on farming and fighting provides a great variety of tasks to undertake, providing dozens of hours of fun. The delay in the game's original planned release was worth the wait.",2020-12-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fdac7858add7352830fed74,Blast Away the Game Review,,80,"Sakuna of Rice and Ruin is, at the end of the day, a game that dips its hands into the realm of RPG, sidescrolling hack-n-slash, platforming, and farming simulator. It reaches into so many baskets and does so to great success.",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fd39caf038871749d4188a8,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,85,"Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a game that masterfully combines the management of a farm and the cultivation of rice, with 2D areas with hack'n slash mechanics where we will fight with dozens of demons while obtaining resources for the farm. An endearing story awaits us with very well written characters and a fairly interesting representation of Japanese rural culture and its associated mythology. With this cover letter you have to give it a go.",2020-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fcd2df0038871749d417e21,Gamer's Palace,Beatrice Vogt,78,Sakuna is a game you shouldn't play because of its story but you should play it because of the freedom it gives you. Some elements are repetitive but I can choose on my own what to do on the beautiful island.,2020-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fc7bd32038871749d417505,GameGrin,Alana Dunitz,100,"This game is the perfect mix of an RPG, 2D Platformer and farming simulator that you can find. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin looks and sounds great and has a great story that will make you care about all the characters.",2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fc6ecd1038871749d4173c4,GameSpot,Heidi Kemps,80,This rice is anything but bland.,2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fc6dc5e038871749d4173b8,KeenGamer,Harry Fritsch,70,"Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin yields a unique blend of farming simulation and action-platforming that manages to be a filling meal without providing much valuable nutrients. For the most part, the two gameplay styles work off each other in harmony, but each have individual faults injecting tedium into the experience. Thankfully, the art style, story, and characters are all rich enough to carry the game through any dry spell.",2020-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fc425e6038871749d416d63,GotGame,Abdul Saad,75,"Despite the few issues, I enjoyed my time with Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin. The in-depth farming system was relaxing and almost therapeutic, which really goes in its favor.",2020-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fc1fa15038871749d416b42,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,77,Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin combines 2 very different genres into one rewarding experience and its heartwarming story is the icing on the cake. It may become a little tedious after a while but the journey is still worth partaking in for those who enjoy unique games.,2020-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 612484f08d9b67f5a31a9b5b,CFG Games,,80,"A gorgeous take on Japanese mythology with a side of relaxing farming, educational lessons, and of course action!",2020-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fc0e123038871749d416a4c,IGN Italy,Biagio Etna,80,"A delicious action/management hybrid, ideal for lovers of Japanese atmospheres and for those who appreciate the two genres that characterize it.",2020-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fbcedbf038871749d4165ae,Bazimag,Seyed Ali Rooholamini,60,Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a very mediocre independent game that you probably will not interact with. It also gets boring quickly due to its numerous problems. It would be great for the developers to address these problems and fix the game.,2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fbbd11c038871749d4163e8,Niche Gamer,Brandon Lyttle,75,"For those wanting a fun side-scrolling beat’em up, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a fun and unique game that will provide hours of content. Those wanting a farming and village sim are better served by other franchises like Rune Factory.",2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fba3c0d038871749d41626c,VGChartz,Evan Norris,80,"Sakuna is eye-opening, not only because it shines a light on the nourishing, temperamental, and soulful qualities of rice but also because it demonstrates how a small team of two people can produce greatness by combining two seemingly incompatible genres.",2020-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fbac88e038871749d4162f0,GameBlast,Matheus Senna de Oliveira,85,"It is rare to see a title that is composed of so many quality elements. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a great action and simulation game that put several aspects together in one package: an immersive adventure, beautiful visuals, fun gameplay and many challenges and secrets to explore. Although some little things could have been better worked out, this Japanese adventure is a must for your library.",2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fb7ce7c038871749d415dc1,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,85,"Move over, Uncle Ben. There’s a new rice god in town. Sakuna of Rice and Ruin lets you have your grains and eat them too by serving up a nice heaping of action alongside one of the most detailed and meticulous systems for rice farming that you’ll ever see in a game. Admittedly, the agriculture side can feel like work sometimes and gameplay can become a bit repetitive as you go through multiple years. Its uncanny attention to detail and refreshing take on the farming genre, however, makes Sakuna a game worth adding to your daily diet.",2020-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fb6cdab038871749d415c2b,Nintendo Blast,Raoni Mendes Pinheiro,75,"Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a really unique game. The end result may not have reached a certain level of exceptional quality, but the attempt to do something new has certainly reached its goal. As much as the central mechanics are bound to become tiring, it manages to blend two very different genres with mastery, and this is something very worthy of respect. If you like farm simulators, action platforms or simply indies who are not afraid to invent their own formula, Sakuna is a good option.",2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fb409b9038871749d41567b,Just Push Start,Mark Fajardo,80,"Where Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is difficult to comment on is the whole experience. Making farming such a critical part is going to turn off a lot of people and even skipping it makes things more tedious than it needs to be. As for combat, it's fun, though not overly deep. I found myself having fun and easily knew what to do to prevent dying, even if I still occasionally got overran. Unfortunately, a lot of this hinges on how much of a deal-breaker farming is. Even if you can skip most of it, things just get harder or you need to devote different amounts of effort to it. For some that is fine but you need to make that call for yourself.",2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fb2a3d0038871749d415448,Nintendo Life,Kate Gray,70,"Lovers of Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon may not find this game to be exactly the kind of farming they enjoy – it's more like, you know, actual farming, with all the tiny changes in fertiliser recipes and water temperature that farming requires. But for anyone who needs to practise mindfulness, patience, and appreciation for the small things (all 2,000 of them), Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin may just be the therapy you need.",2020-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5faf700f038871749d4151f7,PSX Brasil,Paulo Roberto Montanaro,85,"Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a game divided into two very well designed and distinct parts, but which at the same time are able to relate in a very cohesive and functional whole. Sometimes, it has a preciosity in the narrative cadence, but it has great mechanics both in combat and cultivation, a charming story and very good visuals.",2020-11-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fadff06038871749d414fae,DASHGAMER.com,Dan Rizzo,95,"it's indeed the full harvest. It defies everything we know about the commonplace Anime video game, and exceeds all expectations from gameplay, presentation, narrative and character growth.",2020-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 6027ce6109a8836065e60e61,oprainfall,Steve Baltimore,80,"Overall, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a very unique experience. The game mixes an action game with a pretty robust farming simulator and the results are pretty solid. The farming is very tedious at first, but it is great watching Sakuna grow and improve with each harvest. The combat is fast and fun, even if there are some issues with platforming aspects. The storytelling is great with a cast of likable characters that you will grow to love in your over 20 hours of gameplay. I think this one needed just a bit more polish, but I still think it is worth a go for anyone looking for something a bit different. Its charms really do outweigh its faults by a lot, and is well worth the $39.99 asking price.",2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fcd0c3a038871749d417dd0,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,85,"If you’ve been on the lookout for a good side-scrolling action adventure, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is worth looking into. Between the flexible combat system and the puzzle platforming, you have an interesting small scale farming simulator that only adds to the overall sense of accomplishment as it replaces most standard RPG experience level systems. Add in some humorous dialog and likable characters, and I think I found either my guilty pleasure or my pleasant surprise for the year!",2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fad4883038871749d414e74,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,80,Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin combines complex rice farming and grappling hook based combat to create a truly memorable experience.,2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fad44ed038871749d414e6e,Pure Nintendo,Kirk Hiner,85,"Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a combination 2D side-scrolling combat game and 3D farming sim, and both elements are strong enough to stand on their own. You'll need to master each to be successful, and you'll have a fun time on both sides once you figure them out.",2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fad1328038871749d414ce6,Spaziogames,,81,"What a fun little surprise Sakuna Of Rice and Ruin has been. If you like 2D action rpgs and have always been curious about rice plantation, this is definitely the game for you.",2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fb477c6038871749d41579b,Checkpoint Gaming,Bree Swaine,80,It’s a robust game with a fresh atmosphere and it’s found its own little niche where it undoubtedly has full reign... It’s safe to say I’m going to be knee-deep in water and checking on my rice for seasons to come.,2020-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fac39ce038871749d414be4,Screen Rant,Hayes Madsen,70,"Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a charming experience, and its charming cast keeps things surging forward, even while the main story drags on for a bit. There's certainly a bit of a learning curve, and the game could do a better job with tutorials, but there are deep systems to dig into once players get the hang of them.",2020-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fac1d2b038871749d414bb5,GameSpew,,80,"Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is more complex than one might expect, which is a pleasant surprise. The delicate and relaxing art of rice farming juxtaposed against the smooth and fast-paced combat makes this a unique but wholly engaging adventure. While combat can be a bit of slog until Sakuna has more abilities up her sleeve, it’s worth persevering with, because the result is a side-scrolling action title unlike no other.",2020-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fabffe8038871749d414b93,COGconnected,Lillian King,78,"The art style is vivid and manages to not look realistic but still be immersive, and the simple act of being Sakuna and exploring the visuals around me is enough to want to keep playing. In some ways, the game reminds me of Animal Crossing games, where the loop slows me down and keeps me engaged in the little wonders of life around me.",2020-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fabf4e6038871749d414b85,Geeks Under Grace,Joe Morgan,60,"Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a fun, cute action platformer bogged down by unnecessary repetition and tedious farming mechanics.",2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fab0641038871749d414a45,PlayStation LifeStyle,Annette Polis,80,"Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is charming and challenging in all the right ways. Even now, as I sit here spending time working on this review, I wish I were playing the game. In spite of a few frustrating puzzle sections here and there, Hinoe calls to me. Knowing that my rice needs tending to and my pantry probably needs more dried meat so we can make it through the winter is all I want to focus on. That's when you know a game has its hooks in you. Pretty, addictive hooks that have me all in.",2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5faa07a2038871749d4147cc,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,100,"Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a genuine cultural artefact. It never forgets the need to be entertaining and engaging, but every facet of the game is invested in communicating the Japanese cultural perspective on the world, from how we see the divine, to the respect that we should hold for the very staples that sustain us. This is a game that transcends the conventional expectations of video games, to deliver something much grander and more inherently valuable than passive entertainment to consume.",2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 5fa984fd038871749d4146ad,WellPlayed,Eleanore Blereau,100,"Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a heavenly combination of realistic farming, combat and exploration served with a hearty side of great characters and writing",2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 624ca311274ec35e72dccf9d,The Escapist,George Yang,80,"Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is ultimately a charming and fun adventure. The farming mechanics could have been explained more explicitly, but once everything clicks, you come to appreciate how well both the farming simulation and sidescrolling action adventure aspects complement each other. Sakuna starts off as a spoiled goddess with no concern for anyone but herself. But as she learns the value of hard work through harvesting rice and bonds with her group of outcast humans, she truly grows into a heroine fit to conquer the Isle of Demons.",2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,68577d1d90a14ce5ae129176f57c1fef 61f40e2a9e5c48c548d74b18,GameSpace,,75,Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is the best way to explore the story of Viego and the Shadow Isles.,2022-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61d0ce359e5c48c548d69436,Washington Post,Teddy Amenabar,,"A turn-based RPG like “Ruined King” is the exact type of game I’d want to try out. Despite all of the headaches, I have a better understanding of Runeterra and the champions in it thanks to “Ruined King.” I like Braum’s buoyant optimism and Pyke’s deadpan demeanor. The next time I’m scrolling through the roster of champions on “League of Legends” or “Wild Rift,” I’ll give them a try.",2021-12-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61c1dec39e5c48c548d670a7,Game Informer,Jason Guisao,70,"Ruined King: A League of Legends Story might impress fans with its nuanced combat systems, but beyond that, Riot Games’ latest RPG is a mediocre experience at best.",2021-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61c0c6bd9e5c48c548d66cfd,JVL,Nyam Hazz,80,"Despite a scenario without great scope, we are dealing here with a good RPG.",2021-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61b91fa09e5c48c548d64b3d,GameSpot,Jason Fanelli,80,This new take on the well-established League of Legends universe serves as a high bar for further explorations into the lore.,2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61b8d3f89e5c48c548d646cb,RPG Fan,Bob Richardson,84,"A turn-based RPG fans will enjoy, though League fans will love.",2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61b5da0383e54798d121f9f8,MondoXbox,Győző Baki,77,"Ruined King: A League of Legends Story immerses us in the rich lore of League of Legends without the need to play the iconic MOBA on PC. Well-crafted characters and a very attractive audiovisual style can partially cover the shortcomings of a not particularly original JRPG-like gameplay and a story that doesn't dare to deviate too much from the existing lore. Nevertheless, this remains a good dive in Riot Games' saga, but also a good starting point, along with Wild Rift and the TV series Arcane, to introduce newcomers to this rich universe.",2021-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 6226710ba9866814f49c029e,SpaceNerd.it,Mattia Mariano,83,"Ruined King makes the characterization of the characters and the game world its workhorse to tell an authentic ""League of Legends Story"": the good narrative and aesthetic component joins the wonderful soundtrack and together they do great for this lore fragment of Runeterra; at the same time, the turn-based combat system manages to be elaborate and challenging, thanks to the curious lanes-based structure.",2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61b0fd5cd57242701f43853b,GamesCreed,Sarwar Ron,70,"Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is a game aimed towards the fans of the franchise. There is no doubt about it. It is possible that if you don’t care one bit about League of Legends you will overlook completely this game, and you wouldn’t be missing anything of significance in your life as a gamer.",2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61b09da1d57242701f437fd2,Merlin'in Kazanı,Eren Eroğlu,82,"Despite the game has some negative elements in it, it manages to be a really successful production in general terms.",2021-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61b08a62d57242701f437eec,Enternity.gr,Ntinos Georgiou,70,"Although it lags behind in terms of graphics, it can well be considered a good title for fans of the genre.",2021-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61af4ef7ae612c62fdd3396e,Eurogamer,Emad Ahmed,75,"Still, before this review, the closest I'd come to playing LoL was through watching the moments shown by YouTubers when they review different laptops, and developer Airship Syndicate has done well to bridge that gap with an enjoyable solo game for those of us who'll never get any closer to playing the MOBA. The gameplay isn't overly complicated, and the story is dreamy enough without being overly stuffy, making it an alluring option even for people allergic to fantasy altogether. Put me down as a successful LoL convert - or at least a willing entrant to its world, if not the main game itself.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61b0a74ed57242701f4380b5,Destructoid,Eric Van Allen,,"If you don’t want to dive deep into the competitive League part, you can play the autobattler, or the rhythm-runner, or look ahead to the fighting game. Or simply settle in with what’s a pretty enjoyable RPG in Ruined King. If anything, it’s a testament to how well even more side games could work in this universe.",2021-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61abda4d736dbe46128a9e50,3DNews,Михаил Пономарев,80,"Ruined King: A League of Legends Story surely will not enter the genre's hall of fame, but it definitely can captivate for a couple of evenings.",2021-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61def8739e5c48c548d6c1aa,INDIANTVCZ,Vladimír Kozák,70,"Ruined King: A League of Legends Story will keep you entertained for twenty to thirty hours if you stick with it. I was most bothered by the repetitive cycle: walking - talking - fighting. The game is good, but only good. The content and content of the title corresponds to the price tag of 30 euros on Steam.",2021-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61ab9957716e2143cfdd217c,TrueGaming,,85,"Ruined King is a game worth trying out, regardless of whether you're a League of Legends fan or not.",2021-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61aa171c4982ad39309d8089,GameBlast,Farley Santos,75,"Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is an RPG that lavishly executes the best features of the genre, but conservatism compromises its notoriety. The highlight, without a doubt, is the turn-based combat system, which offers many strategic options with its Lane mechanics and character customization. In addition, the heroes ooze charisma and captivate even those unfamiliar with Runeterra's legacy. Besides that, the title turns out to be a tepid RPG. There's even a lot of content to explore, but maps, puzzles and trivial missions make things tiresome. Furthermore, the pace is unnecessarily slow and technical issues hinder the fluidity of the adventure. In the end, Ruined King is competent and will mainly please League of Legends fans, however, it is far from unforgettable.",2021-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61a961c073ce34325eaa77d0,Zoomg,محمد صادق تواضعی,85,Ruined King: A League of Legends Story offers users a 30-35 hour experience of the League of Legends world.,2021-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61a90327a0ddd52dce7e1ece,COGconnected,Ricky Knight,80,"If you crave more after Arcane you’d do right by Airship Syndicate’s latest RPG outing. Even if you aren’t a League aficionado, you’ll feel right at home here it’s friendly to new players. You’ll just notice a bit more fan service here and there if you’re familiar with the universe.",2021-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61a8f7a6a0ddd52dce7e1ec8,ZTGD,Terrence Johnson,85,"For League of Legend fans this game is a no brainer, finally you will be able to see and move around the world of Runeterra in a way that isn’t possible in LoL. But for those folks who just love a good story, interesting characters and pretty decent combat Ruined King could be that gateway game that gets into the larger world of League of Legends and its many, many offerings that are coming soon.",2021-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61a70d140171f5fca9626b2f,NintendoWorldReport,Matthew Zawodniak,,"I want to say that Ruined King is great, because on a design level it is. It shows off the appeal of Runeterra while crafting a unique RPG battle system that is deep, engaging, and rewarding. But the presence of such an obvious and debilitating bug makes it difficult for me to recommend. Some may say that I’m making a mountain out of a molehill over having to take five minutes out of my time every couple of hours, and I have no doubt that many people will probably push past the bug and still love the game regardless.",2021-12-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61a70bd40171f5fca9626b2b,RPG Site,Bryan Vitale,80,"Ruined King is an imaginative and comfortable RPG, even for players unfamiliar with League of Legends, but a lack of polish drags down the experience.",2021-12-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61a6e9fb0171f5fca9626b17,IGN,Jada Griffin,80,Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is a deep turn-based RPG that lets us experience Runeterra from a whole new perspective and gives its characters room to grow.,2021-12-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61a7112c3f8596019981c59c,Oyungezer Online,Ali Sezgin,80,"Ruined King is not only a spinoff game, it has managed to become an important example of its kind in its own right. If you're interested in the world of Runeterra, don't miss it.",2021-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61a6231f4ad888f8f310b1f1,PC Gamer,Tom Sykes,75,Ruined King's innovative battle system is the highlight of an attractive but unexciting RPG.,2021-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61ad6aea92756855bc4ebf3e,NaviGames,Pilar Waldorf,85,Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is perfect to complete what the League of Legends universe needed. It delves into the history of the characters and has an entertaining combat system.,2021-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61a626294ad888f8f310b1f3,GRYOnline.pl,,75,"I’m hoping that the sequel will get developed. I hope it’s equally pleasant and full of ideas, but more focused. Right now, Ruined King seems like a small game that was supposed to be big or a big game that turned out surprisingly small. Whatever the case, it’s still a good and great-looking RPG.",2021-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61a521fb6b04c7f450e015f4,Chicas Gamers,Juanma Luengo,,"Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is one of the best games of 2021 although its similarities with the previous game of the studio, ""Battle Chasers: Nightwar"". If you were of the ones that enjoyed the 2017's Battle Chasers, you will enjoy this game with an enhanced version of the combat system and also an interesting story well developed over the League Of Legends lore.",2021-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61ef90319e5c48c548d71836,ElderPlayers ,Mohammed Ahmed Alsharif,85,Ruined King: A League of Legends Story presented beautiful characters and worlds from LoL I enjoyed the story and the beautiful character style. Upgrading equipment and attacks was great and a nice addition to the game I really enjoyed it.,2021-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61a28a0f2da4c1df8fe30ec1,Digital Chumps,Will Silberman,85,"At the end of the day, Ruined King: A League of Legends story is great RPG for two sets of fans. League players (and those from other Riot games) get the opportunity to explore worlds they may have heard about, but never visited. For those unfamiliar with League, you get the opportunity to explore a land of pirates in an accessible story-driven RPG and expose yourself to Runeterra's universe. The story is compelling and beautifully told, and the lands of Bilgewater and Shadow Isles are full of secrets. While it's great you need not grind, the combat system feels like it was changed for the sake of change. Airship Syndicate knocked it out of the park in most ways (be it soundtrack, world design, storytelling, and gameplay), and I'm so excited to see more!",2021-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61a1b7826fde1cda54ec1805,PSX Brasil,Paulo Roberto Montanaro,90,"Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is a pleasant surprise, proving once again that the universe of the franchise is much bigger than we imagined. Very conscious of what it intends, the game brings solid gameplay, a typical story of the genre very well told and very nice art, resulting in one of the best games of the genre in recent times.",2021-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61a1bdd86fde1cda54ec1807,Everyeye.it,Giovanni Calgaro,85,"Ruined King is an RPG with undoubted qualities. Thanks to the fundamental artistic contribution of Joe ""Mad"" Madureira, the work manages to capture the attention of both fans who live permanently in Runeterra and newbies who have never heard of League of Legends.",2021-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 62098db79e5c48c548d7f954,Turn Based Lovers,Michael Ouellette,80,"Although I have never played League of Legends personally, it is famous and well-known enough that pretty much anyone who plays games is aware of its existence. Granted I am not the biggest player of MOBA games, so when I heard there was a traditional turn-based RPG based on League of Legends, I knew I wanted to play it to experience some of the League of Legends universe. The battle system is well-designed, the cut-scenes and hand-drawn like cinematics add depth to the story, and the music is pretty good. If you were ever curious about League of Legends and don't play online too much, this is a great place to start.",2021-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 61a15bfe2a17c9d2434a24d5,The Escapist,Elise Avery,,,2021-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 619ff1459424d3cae8ba9c65,Nintendo Enthusiast,John Friscia,65,"In the end, a terrific battle system and great art direction just aren't enough to save Ruined King: A League of Legends Story from its lackluster narrative, clunky UI, and a wide spectrum of bizarre technical issues on Nintendo Switch. Hardcore League of Legends fans and hardcore RPG mechanics enthusiasts will still enjoy the game, but everyone else is better off playing something else this holiday season.",2021-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 619fbaccda4ef6c80fee8e31,IGN Middle East,Zaher Albalbisi,75,"Ruined King is a very fun turn-based game that's enjoyable for both experienced and new comers, the story seems to be more enjoyable by LOL fans even though it's a good introduction for some of this fictional universe most famous characters, however, it might still get boring with some too stretched quests and not very good design to move around its world, and more importantly, there are some annoying tech issues that sometimes make the game unplayable.",2021-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 619f97c4da4ef6c80fee8e18,Spaziogames,Valentino Cinefra,85,"Out of its comfort zone, Runeterra's world shines in this well-crafted and smart RPG, that feels just like a first step in a journey that is going to bring League of Legends up to new shores.",2021-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 619f13ab1d7da1c446884123,Gamersky,,74,Riot's ambition to build the League of Legends universe is evident.,2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 619e56311d92aabdd8d8bb2f,33bits,Erika Gonzalvez Nestares,85,"Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is an ideal RPG both for fans of the League of Legends universe and for those players who, even without knowing anything about this world, want to enjoy a game of this genre with a great atmosphere and where they will be able to meet the iconic heroes of LoL.",2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 619e48231d92aabdd8d8bb19,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,90,"Even if you don't want anything to do with League, we would highly recommend that you give Ruined King a shot; this is a spectacular JRPG that consistently demonstrates mastery of all the ingredients needed to make a great entry in the genre. The core campaign is just long enough to feel satisfying, there are dizzying amounts of character customization, and the combat system is one of the finest we've encountered in a turn-based RPG in a long time. If you're a fan of RPGs, you'd be doing yourself a great disservice to pass on Ruined King. Even if you're a newcomer to the genre we'd still absolutely encourage you to give this a punt; it's an excellent effort.",2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,47f7eae1eb544562986e3081400d1764 5eea7b40d88e035744c17de2,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,90,"How can a game where you only live from minute to minute, in pure black and white and without scrolling be so joyful and rewarding? Because there's a lot of talent behind Minit, an action-RPG that crushes games that last tens of hours.",2019-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bdb93765d677878d80e,Kinglink Reviews,Frank Reese,60,"A good take on the Time Loop game, but doesn’t have the legs to make it a great game. There are good moments, but it lacks a length or consistency that makes it a stronger recommendation",2019-03-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bdb93765d677878d7ed,GamePro,Florian Zandt,84,"In Minit, retro Zelda charm meets a world as sweet as it is strange, with more and more incentive to discover, minute by minute.",2018-12-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bdb93765d677878d7f4,The Game is a Lie,Lucca Cardoso,60,"Too short to be memorable, Minit is painfully average. Its attempt at innovating fails, as well as its art direction, but fortunately it can still grant a few moments of fun on an uneventful evening, especially if you're a speedrun enthusiast.",2018-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,False,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5dd3f50a66e2226fc0063cd4,Games Xtreme,Jason Italic,80,"So what's the actual premise to lead to this? Why, it's simple. Your poor sad little dude starts the game without this time limit. ...And then the first thing you do is pick up a cursed sword that kills you in sixty seconds and it all goes to shit. Every time you come back to life, a good chunk of your progress holds. The big stuff. But all the little things reset. It's kind of like a compressed Majora's Mask, except that reset a lot more than this does.",2018-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bdb93765d677878d7f7,Nintendojo,Robert Marrujo,75,Experimental games like Minit deserve to be embraced by fans and I hope that those of you reading this will soon count yourselves among those who give it a download.,2018-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bdb93765d677878d80b,Fintendo,Ville Kovanen,80,"""Every minute is meaningful.""",2018-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bdb93765d677878d7e7,Pure Nintendo,Dillan Combs,75,"Minit is a bite-sized Zelda perfect for brief moments of play. While the time management mechanic forces a lot of backtracking and can make solving the game's puzzle's frustrating, there's a deceptive amount of content.",2018-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bdb93765d677878d806,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,80,"Discovery is really the driving force and fun in the game as you try to initially see everything around you and then race against the limited clock to make something meaningful happen in each run. The adventure it holds is an unusual mix of the familiar, but with some twists in places that can toy with your expectations and add nicely to the fun. Throw in an added Game+ mode that cranks things up another level and it ends up being a refreshingly different and satisfying package for people who thought they’ve seen everything action adventures have to offer.",2018-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bdb93765d677878d7ea,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,85,"Minit might not last that long, but it is a memorable experience that cuts out fluff and just delivers clever puzzles and concepts. You might not spend a lot of time with it, but playing through it once is as insightful a meditation on 2D Zelda-style gameplay as any game multiple times its length.",2018-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bdb93765d677878d7e4,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,80,"Minit is a perfect example of a game that introduces a creative new concept, explores it thoroughly, and then ends before things get stale. This may be a short game, but you're almost assured to have a blast for every bit of it, with funny dialogue, creative puzzle design, and moderate amounts of replayability all being a plus. We'd recommend this to anyone looking for something a little different than the norm, along with anybody who's looking for a title that takes after the older Zelda games. We really enjoyed our time with Minit, and we'd encourage you to take the plunge on this one.",2018-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7e2,PS3Blog.net,,85,"Talking any more about Minit would end up spoiling this experience for you and, trust me, it's definitely a game you want to play on PlayStation 4! Trophy hunters will be happy to learn that this one has a full trophy list with a Platinum trophy, with objectives such as finding this and that item, finding all items, for finding a coin, for finding all coins, finding an extra heart, finding all extra hearts, and more!",2018-05-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7da,Thumbsticks,Joshua Wise,50,"With an interesting idea at its heart, Minit becomes a tiring process of incremental steps. There are moments where its looping play does shine, but they are rare, and, like its fleeting premise, it wont stay in the mind long.",2018-04-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7d2,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,90,"Minit is a great and a little adventure, a short game that can defeat the death.",2018-04-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7cb,TheSixthAxis,,70,"Minit is an experimental game at heart, and in many ways it's a successful one.",2018-04-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7d4,Gaming Nexus,Nicholas Leon,90,"This is a refreshingly unique take on the old school swords and sorcery genre. The time trial aspect may turn some players off, but it's a challenge that is actually a joy to play.",2018-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7b5,ZTGD,Anthony Mann,90,I can't recommend Minit enough.,2018-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bdb93765d677878d809,RPGamer,,90,"Minit is a rare exception of a game that leaves players wanting more, yet actually has the perfect length for its design.",2018-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7e0,Invision Community,,80,Minit is a game that is hard to place. You want to like it for its cute idea and fun cast of characters but at the same time you are too busy throwing your controller at the wall because you are dying all the time just from exploring. This was a great idea on paper but I just don’t think it transferred well in digital form.,2018-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7c7,Digiato,,85,"Minit is full of bright ideas that remind you of the Gameboy era and in its 4 hours playthrough, you will come across some beautifully designed levels that will keep you on and on.",2018-04-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7d7,Easy Allies,Daniel Bloodworth,80,"By celebrating the small things and employing smart design choices, Minit captures your attention from beginning to end and beyond.",2018-04-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7c5,Goomba Stomp,,87,"Minit is a tremendous adventure which, even within its short length, makes good use of its initially deceptively simple minute-long timer gimmick. It's wholesome world and delightful design is sure to create a dedicated fan-base, and for good reason. Simply put, its a good time, sixty seconds at a time.",2018-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7c2,DualShockers,Travis Verbil,80,"Minit is a game in the purest sense of the word, harkening to a time when solid gameplay and genuine joy were the sole cornerstones of design philosophy.",2018-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7b2,Areajugones,Víctor Rodríguez,80,"Minit is a prototype rather than a videogame, since it shows how far the indie games can go. A title that uses time as a mechanic to deliver an amazing design lesson to the players.",2018-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7bf,New Game Network,Tim Reid,60,"The twist at the core of Minit, that you play it sixty seconds at a time, is initially intriguing and engaging, but ends up clashing with the puzzle and exploration-heavy gameplay in a way that left me feeling agitated rather than charmed by this nostalgia-driven indie title.",2018-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5e3f892ca575185e266f24f3,Nerfeados,David Infante,,"Minit is a curious concept that is well executed, even if the One-Minute mechanic might not be for everyone is a curious experiment that pays off in a lot of ways and definitely shouldn't work as well. For fans of the classic Zelda games, this one is worth checking out.",2018-04-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7b9,Paste Magazine,Garrett Martin,80,"Minit is an adventure with a twist—an adventure that turns into work, and a twist that turns into as much of an anchor as any unfulfilling day job.",2018-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7af,GamingTrend,Amy Kay Purcell,90,"Minit is a tiny gem of an indie title, easy to overlook but not to be missed. It's overflowing with secrets to be found, mysteries to be solved, and adventures to be had 60 seconds at a time. The bite-sized nature only adds to the charms and addictive nature of this 1-bit action-adventure game. With the small price tag of $9.99, it's more than worth a minute of your time.",2018-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7ac,NEOsite,Kacper Mądry,80,Minit is a well-designed title which could be a little bit longer.,2018-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7a2,Eurogamer,Vikki Blake,80,"A smart, witty adventure that makes a virtue of its self-imposed constraints.",2018-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7a9,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,90,"A sublime concoction of old school RPG’s and an innovative idea, Minit is a bloomin’ brilliant game.",2018-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bd993765d677878d76f,3DNews,Иван Бышонкoв,80,Minit is a nice and lovely mini-adventure full of interesting puzzles and fun situations.,2018-04-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7bc,I KNOW YOUR GAME,Lukas Heinkel,50,Minit takes an interesting approach with it's one minute timelimit but doesnt do much interesting stuff with it. In the end most aspects of the game suffer from that mechanic and the game collapses on it's own unique mechanic.,2018-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bd993765d677878d777,IGN Spain,Carlos G. Gurpegui,80,Minit is a game you play in shorts games of a minute that you'd like to play for hours.,2018-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bd993765d677878d772,GameCrate,Angelo D'Argenio,80,It's a cute concept that will keep you enthralled for well more than 60 seconds.,2018-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bd993765d677878d75a,Reloading BR,Felipe Mesquita,82,"Minit basic gameplay premises are super simple, but in many ways, it is super sophisticated in the way that its design had to be thought to work in an instance that was challenging but still fair and pleasant enough to convince the player of its proposal. I loved the premise, the jokes, the secrets, the fantastic soundtrack and pretty much everything that constituted this little adventure.",2018-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7c9,BaziCenter,Ali Rezazadeh,60,Minit manages to capture the nostalgic feeling of older games and some of its features are certainly fun. However outdated design choices may make it difficult to enjoy for modern gamers. This is the title to approach if you are willing to relive the memories of the past.,2018-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bda93765d677878d7dd,Cultured Vultures,Kieran McLoone,80,"Minit fully embraces its unique mechanics and quirky style to present a game that's both refreshing, and yet comfortably familiar.",2018-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bd993765d677878d774,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",John Walker,,"It's very charming, a lot of fun, and perhaps most importantly, executes its central conceit with deftness.",2018-04-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 5d867bd993765d677878d757,COGconnected,Ricky Knight,85,"Minit's conceit is so simple and so straightforward, I thought I'd tire of it immediately. But I was dead wrong. What starts a little slow (and a bit frustrating) quickly turns into a fast-paced and rewarding experience that borrows as much from Super Meat Boy's unrelenting speed as it does from early 2D Zelda's gameplay.",2018-04-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,c3bb66a9e2064fa580597cee86cbc1df 61c5c9319e5c48c548d6806e,Push Square,Sammy Barker,70,"Not all of the gameplay translates perfectly to the DualSense, as it’s clearly been designed around either touchscreens or mouse-and-keyboards. It’s not a big deal, though, and once you find a good lobby with a friendly group this is one of the better party games you’ll find on the PS5. It’s just finding said people can be a bit of an exercise in trial-and-error, so be aware that you will be at the mercy of the release’s unchecked community unless you have a guaranteed group of pals to play with.",2021-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,ea40bbb5451649e38472912b11f338b8 61c208629e5c48c548d67200,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,90,"Finally making its way onto PlayStation, Among Us is still the very best that the social deduction genre has to offer. Using some inventive workarounds to support controllers, this game loses little to nothing in the port away from its natural home on phones and tablets. With a group of strangers, it’s easy to have a great time with this game. With friends, Among Us comes alive in one of the best multiplayer experiences on the market today as you attempt to stab your pals in the back. Both figuratively and literally.",2021-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,ea40bbb5451649e38472912b11f338b8 60e5e8f65b88e0050c58252c,MMOGames,Alex Sinclair Lack,80,"We applaud the devs for realizing the potential of the game mode and we look forward to seeing how its official launch will modify it yet again. Inner Sloth aren’t stopping there when it comes to updates. As well as releasing new maps over the last year, at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase they revealed an increased lobby size of 15, new characters, as well as the delightful opportunity to honk the horn of the airship",2021-07-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,ea40bbb5451649e38472912b11f338b8 60077e9b0f8974118c9388bd,WayTooManyGames,Aaron Price,85,"Everything runs smoothly, the online connectivity works surprisingly well for a Switch game, and even the lack of a Switch keyboard can be mitigated by playing the game on handheld mode. All in all, it’s a competent port to probably the only console Among Us makes sense to be on.",2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,ea40bbb5451649e38472912b11f338b8 5fe4bddd8add7352830ff5c0,God is a Geek,Chris White,85,"Among Us is a superb multiplayer game that is great on Nintendo Switch. It's easy to pick up, but difficult to put down.",2020-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,ea40bbb5451649e38472912b11f338b8 5fe3b4c28add7352830ff55d,GameSkinny,Jason D'Aprile,80,"The sleeper hit of 2020, Among Us, hits the Nintendo Switch for even more party fun.",2020-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,ea40bbb5451649e38472912b11f338b8 5fe0ae7e8add7352830ff2c1,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,80,"Among Us is an instantly accessible and super-addictive casual gaming experience that serves up some hilarious whodunnit hijinks in short bursts that are perfectly suited to portable play. There are a few niggles here with regards to controls that make communication fussier than it really needs to be, but this is a fine port that finally enables Switch gamers to jump in and see what all the fuss is about with this most unlikely of gaming sensations.",2020-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,ea40bbb5451649e38472912b11f338b8 5fdac6848add7352830fed6a,GameXplain,,,,2020-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,ea40bbb5451649e38472912b11f338b8 5fda4e3e8add7352830fecb5,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,72,Among Us is a game made for those who have a lot of online friends or followers. If you don't fit that description then you can have fun but will more than likely get irritated while playing with random players who obviously have no idea what they're doing.,2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,ea40bbb5451649e38472912b11f338b8 5fc5506c038871749d4170a1,GameGrin,Danielle Winter,95,"Accessible enough for everybody, Among Us coaxes out everyone's inner psychopath and Sherlock. With short addictive bursts of gameplay that's long enough to satiate, this sleeper hit has/will become a staple in your games library and gaming nights to come.",2020-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,ea40bbb5451649e38472912b11f338b8 61a663c9aa8769f9eced88e6,GamesCreed,Dewan Zawad,90,Among Us gives a genuinely necessary respite from reality without paying attention to itself as well.,2020-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,ea40bbb5451649e38472912b11f338b8 5f73d364cc71e361680c8ef4,Game Informer,Liana Ruppert,85,"A clever take on the ""whodunnit"" genre while a tapping into what makes meme culture so relevant and universal",2020-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,ea40bbb5451649e38472912b11f338b8 5f6f6dbecc71e361680c87ac,Spaziogames,Pasquale Fusco,74,"A party game of 2018 has become one of the biggest revelations of 2020. The miracle should not be entirely attributed to innerSloth's talented team, but rather to the innocent operation put in place by the content creators, who have opened the eyes of the public. Among Us is an extremely simple and equally fun game. Conquer players in each category with an essential concept, but it elevates engagement to new heights. For a game worth just 4 euros - for the ad-free version - do not recommend trying it would be a crime to be a real impostor.",2020-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,ea40bbb5451649e38472912b11f338b8 61aa37b04982ad39309d813d,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,85,"Very unique mix of base-building strategy, survival and Action-RPG. But in later stage it is extremely hard.",2021-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 6194054625cfad560e85d39e,Generación Xbox,,84,"In short, The Riftbreaker is a strategy and management title that also adds the action of taking a character in isometric view and that despite having some defects that have not convinced me, in general the game achieves as a result a very interesting proposal, in addition to telling us an interesting story and that gives us challenges, that although they are nothing of the other world, it is a pleasure to seek to solve them in order to advance in this adventure in Galatea 37, a planet that looks very good in the new generation of Xbox Series X / S, and that justifies the exclusivity of the new generation.",2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 6193e1a325cfad560e85d318,WayTooManyGames,Jordan Hawes,85,"Despite my lack of experience with base building strategy games, I still thoroughly enjoyed my time with The Riftbreaker. The way it smartly balances out its story progression and combat made it more accessible to a player like me, while still offering plenty of challenge later on. While I do wish the act of balancing so many home bases and resources was easier, overall the blend of genre’s gave me shots of hectic fun with my growing pains of learning the best tricks. This will be a game I will continue to go back to.",2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 61dffe1b9e5c48c548d6ca2a,Checkpoint Gaming,,80,"Overall The Riftbreaker is a chaotic mess that spans several genres and comes out as perfect as Grandma’s Christmas Trifle. It doesn’t make sense at all but it comes together so nicely and seamlessly, it gives the user a completely unique and challenging experience. Whether you are into tower defence, RTS or even bullet hell or hack & slash, The Riftbreaker is going to give you one hell of a wild ride, and you better hang on for dear life.",2021-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 6187ab06c1dbdec4848dc627,MondoXbox,Győző Baki,82,"The Riftbreaker successfully blends real-time strategy, tower defense and twin-stick action alongside a stunning and surprising visual compartment. A bit more could have been done to simplify the management of all the elements with a controller, but when it all works it can offer heart-pounding matches.",2021-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 618865823e6206d63efc9ab9,NaviGames,,85,The Riftbreaker is a very ambitious game in all its aspects. It is focused on action but it is also a complete and addictive tower defense.,2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 617ff568e0829c74b0056468,GameGrin,,85,"A fantastic game for any base-building fans, The Riftbreaker's tight combination of action-RPG and tower-defense elements produce an addictively fun experience well worth the inevitable hours you'll lose to it.",2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 617f8579e0829c74b005640a,PPE.pl,Igor Chrzanowski,80,"The Riftbreaker is an excellent mix of many interesting genres, which in the new formula can draw you in like a swamp. There is nothing to wonder, you have to take and play!",2021-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 6177e2ae7e0ef90f469391a2,Wccftech,Ule Lopez,72,"The focus placed by The Riftbreaker's gameplay loop on resource management may be too monotonous for some players. It's a game that focuses on its base-building mechanics more than its Action RPG mechanics. Still, it's a decent mixture of both that can either be loved or hated by players.",2021-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 618b893db6bbe9f378799926,Pure Dead Gaming,,85,"The Riftbreaker is a perfect blend of twin-stick action, base-building and tower defense, and feels like the natural evolution of all three.",2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 6176c8dd7e0ef90f46939060,GameSkinny,Fox Doucette,60,"The Riftbreaker tries to combine multiple genres in a base-building tower-defense action RPG, but bad voice acting and frustrating design choices ruin the experience.",2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 61809c2e191c2e7e1aefda14,INVEN,Suhyung Jung,78,"The Riftbreaker is a wonderful defencee game with excellent actions. Collecting, adventure, and combat are harmoniously mixed. However, repeating play routines at late phase is boring. It would be much more fun If unexpected factors were added.",2021-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 61761ceaa8056001e167a1dd,Screen Rant,Alex Santa Maria,90,"With a lengthy campaign that supports every aspect of its genre-bending gameplay, The Riftbreaker feels like a momentous big-budget release. Thankfully, its amazing visuals that scale well from less powerful rigs all the way to the latest GPUs keeps its aesthetic an eye-popping selling point across multiple setups. The fact that it can also showcase that graphical prowess on the latest consoles and still provide a refined strategy experience makes this a special entry into the genre. EXOR Studios has delivered a surprisingly great single-player experience that offers dozens of hours of thoughtful play.",2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 6171dfbc1c451ee25ba85a98,IGN,Travis Northup,80,"The Riftbreaker is an addictive, complex, and satisfying RTS/bullet hell hybrid, even while it suffers from some very noticeable performance issues.",2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 616ef11a8a1e37b0e132fd8b,The Escapist,KC Nwosu,,,2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 616e79128a1e37b0e132fca4,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,87,"The Riftbreaker will throw you on an alien planet both lush and unforgiving, in what could be the perfect mix between a survival RTS and an action/shooter game.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 616e0cc0e856d8ac61c53c88,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,80,The Riftbreaker is a genuine challenge throughout. The world is beautiful and the campaign is superb.,2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 616e0d00e856d8ac61c53d76,COGconnected,James Paley,75,"I didn’t know what I wanted out of The Riftbreaker. But the result feels both natural and necessary. Of course, you would blend careful base planning with high-speed swarms of monsters. Why wouldn’t we mix these three ideas into one? The RTS strategy, the survival sim resource management, and the tense action all make for a singular experience. This isn’t for everyone, to be sure. Less of a sprint and more of a marathon, the challenge of The Riftbreaker is both sustained and intense. This means things like pacing hiccups feel a lot more potent. Even if the prospect of an extended campaign like this seems daunting, the game’s lush visuals are a soothing balm. If you want something more out of the RTS genre, The Riftbreaker will have what you’re looking for.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 61691974c77a5173597e643b,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,85,"The Riftbreaker is one of the most rewarding games that I've ever played. With that in mind, that sense of accomplishment will come after many stressful moments and heartbreaking failures which could have been alleviated with some more intuitive mechanics.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 61688819c77a5173597e63a6,XboxEra,Jesse Norris,85,"It is such a wild mix of incredibly deep base building with light tower defense, and excellent twin-stick shooting. The type of game idea that you smack your head and go “of course, this is brilliant”.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,6d00edfcf33a48149494c96b9cc5fde4 61ae2646d3d48c5c6a0715f0,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,80,"Regardless, TOEM is a delightfully cute adventure and it’s a great way to spend a few hours getting lost in an idealized, zero risk adventure. It’s a perfect palette cleanser between games or at the end of a session of otherwise more action packed titles, or just a great way to chill out for an hour or two. I’d wager it also makes a great introduction to gaming for younger kids, and has the makings of something families can enjoy together, which definitely earns bonus points if you’ve got kids, family members, or partners who like to help find things or solve puzzles without being the one in control. Don’t let the simplicity of TOEM fool you, though; it’s a rich and entertaining experience that’s worth dipping into.",2021-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 618834bb3e6206d63efc9a6d,Nintendo Life,Jordan Middler,80,"Like a great album you put on at the end of the day to wind down, Toem is an incredibly relaxing experience that you'll wish you could experience all over again once it's finished. It almost makes us want to start capturing photographs of the world around us, but sadly, we don’t have a duck dressed as a lighthouse keeper to show them to. If only.",2021-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 617d21367a56275b9f3badce,TheSixthAxis,Nic Bunce,80,"Toem might be short, but with the number of challenges, and you can finish it an afternoon if you're looking for something fun and relaxing to throw yourself at, or dip in and out to complete every little side mission. With the winter evenings drawing in, Toem is the kind of game I can see myself coming back to with a hot chocolate and a blanket, as I settle in to bring a little joy to the denizens of the world of Toem.",2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 61b8d1069e5c48c548d6462a,Rapid Reviews UK,Sophie Hunt,100,"Toem is a game brought to us by Swedish Developer, Something We Made. This elegant little game has stolen the hearts of writers here at Rapid Reviews and I have plenty of positives to spill.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 615ff0039e65de2d02a17cff,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,90,"Toem is the absolute pinnacle of easy-going gaming, and although it's a bit brief you'll never want to leave its gorgeous black and white world.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 615eab4d9e65de2d02a17857,Cubed3,,80,"End of game issues aside TOEM is a delightful, relaxed, monochrome game on Nintendo Switch. The music is peaceful, and favourite tracks can be listened to at any point, making it an ideal break from a busy life. The interesting characters provide a lot of laughs with their bizarre requests, cataloguing all the creatures brings its own amusement like watching a snail win a race against itself, and there is so much humour that the absence of colour is not noticed or missed.",2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 615aff704f291c087de49c1f,Expansive,,100,"Even though it’s devoid of color, TOEM’s personality is clear for all to see. It's wonderful and even though the indie field is extremely competitive this year, I would easily rank it among the very best I’ve played. It’s smart, refreshing, and is so much fun to play. Please play TOEM!",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 6154fb83c56d12d502d24366,PlayStation Galaxy,Leif Rey Bornales,85,"Overall, I would recommend Toem for those who are looking for a game that will give them the time to relax. Toem has captured my interest and I hope that anyone who plays it will get captured too.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 615279f1569a04a20bdba292,Geeks & Com,Anthony Gravel,80,"TOEM is a very fun photographic adventure that stands out for its unique approach. I would have to go as far back as Flight Simulator to find an experience as peaceful and relaxing as this. Plus, with its charming entirely hand-drawn look, it should definitely land on your console.",2021-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 614d68fa6d338e3138245140,PSX Brasil,Bruno Henrique Vinhadel,85,"As a sensible and light experience, TOEM delivers very well all the tenderness it wants to pass. Different stories, lovely soundtrack and a handcrafted art will guarantee you some smiles and good thoughts in this adventure that could be a little bigger to further enhance its positive points.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 614b471d53aaa12e58cfc5d2,Shacknews,TJ Denzer,80,"Games like Pokemon Snap have you on a time-limited rail trying to desperately time every shot perfectly. Meanwhile, Toem has you take your time, frame things up, put the zoom on proper, and take as many tries as you’d like to get it right with good music to accompany the process. It’s a short-lived expedition and can get choppy on the switch when there’s a lot going on in an area, but it’s still a charming experience I very much enjoyed my time with. I wouldn’t mind seeing more games take this more carefree route to a photographic experience in video games.",2021-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 6160cad431e668419b3775f0,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,80,"I had a hard time putting TOEM down, its calming, cheerful nature feeling way too cozy to quit. Its photography-based puzzle gameplay will charm just about anyone that feels drawn to the title, so if you have even a remote interest in TOEM, it’s absolutely a safe bet. If you want 4 – 6 hours of wholesome fun that will leave you craving for more, take a little hike with TOEM.",2021-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 614958a85807301248919820,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alice Bell,,"Exploring and taking photos to solve puzzles in Toem is somehow nostalgic and modern all at the same time, and it's sweet, wholesome fun.",2021-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 6148e2ff5807301248919791,COGconnected,Stephanie Sung,90,"TOEM is suitable for all audiences. Everything from its friendly nature, to the ease of control, to the cute characters and catchy tunes, TOEM hits the mark in many ways. Though I wish it were longer, a part of me thinks the short length adds to the simplicity and relaxation aspect of the experience. It was just so inviting, especially during days where you want to do something easy and not necessarily feel too challenged, making me wish there was more content and areas to explore. TOEM 2, perhaps?",2021-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 61448fccf268facd23ba01f8,IGN Italy,Diego Cinelli,80,"TOEM is a light and funny story, which makes you put your hand to the camera much more often than necessary. Nothing can be done about it: the temptation to capture in an image the beauty, the light-heartedness and the joy of the creatures that inhabit this world is too much to ignore.",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 614225f4a1c77bbd39e731bb,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"It may be short, but TOEM delivers heart by the truckload. This gorgeous hand-drawn adventure will have you fully invested in its quaint little world, taking photos of everything you see – whether it’s for a mission or just for the sheer joy of it. It’s the sort of game that makes the world seem like a better place – even if only for a few hours.",2021-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 61421944a1c77bbd39e7316d,GameSpot,Steve Watts,70,A charming little photo adventure all about leaving home and discovering beauty.,2021-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 614140c9a1c77bbd39e72ec8,Console Creatures,Bobby Pashalidis,80,"TOEM is satisfying and engaging, packed with charm, wit, and goofiness. While it's a short experience, TOEM will stay with you even after you've stopped playing it, and that right there is a rare thing these days.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 6140b6518ebcf0a6ad13bc24,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,90,"TOEM is a one of a kind experience that manages to be a great adventure without forcing you to do things according to a specific timeline or a scoring system, you are on journey and your only companion is a camera which, unexpectedly, is a great tool for helping other people and having a nice time exploring the world.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 614083088ebcf0a6ad13bbba,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,100,Playful challenges and a warm sense of place and character converge in this cheerful modern classic.,2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 614958975807301248919808,TechRaptor,Will Quick,75,TOEM is a serene and silly photographic journey with a few technical bumps,2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 6142d826f268facd23b9f895,GamePro,David Whey,83,"TOEM is an all-round endearing photo adventure with heartwarming stories and quirky characters, but quite short and shallow.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 6140bcd68ebcf0a6ad13bc27,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,80,,2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 6140910a8ebcf0a6ad13bbcb,GameBlast,Farley Santos,85,"TOEM uses photography to create a smooth and captivating adventure. It's quite pleasant to explore small monochromatic scenarios taking pictures and helping peculiar characters, in tasks that combine observation and puzzles. Besides that, the peaceful and good-humored atmosphere invites us to relax and enjoy the beautiful views and unusual situations. Free progression allows us to advance at our pace, but some tasks get in the way a little because they are too vague. In the end, TOEM is a short and charming journey worth experiencing.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 613fe9208ebcf0a6ad13bb14,Siliconera,Jenni Lada,80,"Photography games are undergoing something of a renaissance. Pokemon Snap is back with a new entry. A Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water remaster is on the way. We also have indies like Beasts of Maravilla Island and Umurangi Generation offering indie takes on the concept. Now we have Toem from Something We Made, a similar sort of game with Scandinavian roots and influences that brings yet another charming, cozy, and creative experience to the Switch.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 613fa31e8ebcf0a6ad13bad9,Destructoid,CJ Andriessen,80,"What sets TOEM apart from the many other wholesome games that plateau at mediocrity is its excellent execution of the concepts it puts forth. There is no design here that is questionable, no idea that feels unfinished. This is simply a well-crafted jaunt through a charming world. And it’s one that beckons me to return long after I’ve done everything I can possibly do in the game just to see what other amusing pictures I can take.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 613fa3058ebcf0a6ad13bad7,RPG Fan,Bob Richardson,83,"A casual speedrun to just get to the end will run about two hours, but if TOEM is played how it’s “intended,” then expect to get a few hours out of it, while completionists might hit five or more. If content’s your concern, there it is, but if a high-quality, easygoing experience to escape the anxiety of these pandemic times—or whatever ails you—then TOEM works wonders. The world needs more TOEM, and it’s been a pleasure to get to live in this meditative place, even if only for a short while.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 613f99098ebcf0a6ad13baa6,Gameblog,Thomas Pillon,70,"In these troubled times, this is an experience that should do good to all players anxious to trade for a moment the very real turpitudes of our world for the good words and surprises of an adventure that seems to have understood what feel-good really means.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 613f64e2e8e573a2aa24dfab,Noisy Pixel,Azario Lopez,90,"Toem is an enjoyable and charming game where you get to look at a beautifully hand-drawn world through multiple perspectives. There’s the right amount of challenge offered to keep players engaged in a chill experience that also tests their knack for capturing that perfect shot. This is a game to relax with, where the destination is as picture-perfect as the journey.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 613f5d28e8e573a2aa24df95,LadiesGamers.com,Mina Smith ,100,"I love this game. I love TOEM so much. It’s sweet, adorable, funny and full of fun and interesting NPCs to meet and take photos of. The world may be in black and white, but it’s lovingly detailed and wonderfully rendered. The music is wonderful and there are a lot of thoughtful details to make players love it even more. Two thumbs up for TOEM!",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 613f54b4e8e573a2aa24df64,IGN,Rebekah Valentine,80,TOEM is a short but satisfying little photography adventure packed with witty writing and picturesque moments to capture.,2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 613f5477e8e573a2aa24df59,Press Start,Brodie Gibbons,75,"Toem combines elements of both Pokémon Snap and its mainline series, letting players loose into a darling world full of weird and wonderful characters, animals, and sights to behold. Armed with nothing but a camera and a pair of itchy feet, Toem is further evidence that 'taking aim' in video games can stem from a creative and peaceful place.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 613f4f9ae8e573a2aa24df02,Cultured Vultures,,80,"With its entertaining puzzles and wonderful soundtrack, TOEM is a super charming, short game that provides a relaxed yet still impactful experience.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 613f4db0e8e573a2aa24deeb,NintendoWorldReport,Willem Hilhorst,70,"Still, in some cases I'd argue that the journey is the destination. When it comes to TOEM the journey can be a little tedious and sometimes even a bit repetitive. But if you're looking for a slow paced game to relax over a weekend there's still a lot of charm and enjoyment to be found here.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 613f4d8de8e573a2aa24dee9,PlayStation Universe,,90,"Brilliantly simple and beautifully stripped back, TOEM is what an indie game should be. It's different, a palette-cleanser if you will and takes me back to where games were just fun. No grinding, no monthly online events, just find this bloke's cat and take a photo of it. There's beauty here in the pure simplicity. TOEM runs well, plays great, and most people will find joy within its black and white walls.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 613f4d7ce8e573a2aa24dee7,Easy Allies,Brandon Jones,80,"Toem is a comical photography adventure through a string of scenes set in black and white. You can sprint through its story in a few hours, or take your time and make each moment last.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 613f4d21e8e573a2aa24dedf,Cat with Monocle,Seth Hay,90,"TOEM: A Photo Adventure is an entertaining and fun indie game with neat camera-based mechanics and quirky characters. Dozens of photos will be taken throughout the journey, but by the end, it still feels too early to put the camera away. Still, no matter how short the experience, your album of good memories awaits.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 613f4c6ce8e573a2aa24dedd,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,80,"It's a very simple game that you can easily wrap up over a weekend, but it's a satisfying, imaginative, and endlessly pleasant adventure while it lasts.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 613f4baae8e573a2aa24ded5,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,80,"I happily cuddled myself up for an afternoon to playthrough TOEM, and it cuddled me back. I’d suggest the same plans to anyone wanting a lo-fi and relaxing photography adventure that’ll make you feel good.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,d4b6a615ea794a6295d34608c5426d4f 5d86779d93765d6778771faf,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,80,"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Poi and would easily recommend it to anyone looking for a classic 3D platforming fix with some well-implemented touches. I also acknowledge that this is a review being written shortly before the goal posts are likely to be forever adjusted by Mario Odyssey. That does make it a bit challenging to not be unfair, crippling Poi in advance for the unknown, while at the same time not being naive. In the end I’d say that regardless of the direction 3D platforming may be moving in, and the expectations that will come with it, Poi is a terrific taste of nostalgic beats that fans of the genre should enjoy.",2017-10-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5d86779d93765d6778771fa6,ZTGD,Ken McKown,80,I really enjoyed Poi. It scratched that itch I didn't know I still had after Yooka Laylee and Snake Pass. It takes all the ideas from one of my favorite games of all-time and injects its own personality. It also helps that it plays like a dream. Fans of that era of platformers should definitely not sleep on this game. It is well worth the time and money.,2017-07-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5d86779d93765d6778771fac,TheXboxHub,Gareth Brierley,70,"If you’re wanting to head back to your childhood days, or long for a time when games were simpler and the summers seemed to last longer, then you won’t go far wrong with Poi.",2017-07-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5d86779d93765d6778771fa0,ThisGenGaming,Jordan Phipps,90,"I've told everyone who has asked me that Poi completely hooked me over the span of almost 13 hours. I earned all 100 medals, found all 50 golden gears, photographed every animal, found every costume, beat every mini-game, challenge AND more. It's incredibly addicting and rewarding to do all these things and the variety in the tasks kept it fresh.",2017-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5d86779d93765d6778771fa9,Destructoid,Jed Whitaker,80,"Otherwise, Poi is a competent love letter to the 3D Mario games we know and love that manages to give players a nice taste of nostalgia while still having its own charm. If you're hankering for a good 3D platformer, look no further. Your move, Yooka-Laylee, Hat in Time, and Super Mario Odyssey.",2017-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5d86779d93765d6778771fa3,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,70,"Poi is an affectionate love letter to the 3D platformer, filled with challenges and a good number of mini-games to liven up the adventure.",2017-02-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5d867ee093765d67787a1706,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",John Walker,," I’d love to have played a game that tried to explore that rocky landscape, with some nuance, some introspection, and most of all, with some humility. This is not that game.",2019-01-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,844f72b164ad4f5884c4feeca5561678 5efd7dbcd88e035744c1921c,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,85,"The First Tree is a narrative experience with an atypical but working crossroads of stories, and an audiovisual section that, within its humility, stands out, especially the soundtrack. If you like the genre and other works with similar characteristics such as Journey or Firewatch, you are in front of a recommended game. A little more than two hours, a little more if we go for all the collectibles, which will immerse us in beautiful surroundings and a beautiful story between a father and a son, without forgetting the fox we will use.",2019-01-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,844f72b164ad4f5884c4feeca5561678 5d867e5f93765d677879e5d5,Unboxholics,Λεωνίδας Στραβάκος,80,The First Tree is an indie title made entirely by a passionate man who loves to create.,2018-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,844f72b164ad4f5884c4feeca5561678 5d867e5f93765d677879e5af,Jump Dash Roll,Daniel Garrod,100,"An incredible passion project eschewing video game norms and wearing its heart proudly on its sleeve, The First Tree is a masterfully executed work of art and storytelling showcasing the harsh realities of life even in the face of beautiful surroundings.",2018-12-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,844f72b164ad4f5884c4feeca5561678 5d867e5f93765d677879e5aa,Planet PlayStation,Charles Kyle,94,"While this game is a treat to play. It is even more of a therapeutic experience for the player. During the time playing this, I personally lost someone and laid them to rest which brought the story home tenfold. The game's usage of visual metaphors from the narration to the game going full circle and placing the player as the narrator at the end of the game. It was a clever end to a deeply personal story. One that I will not soon forget. This is one of those games that you can play today and write the review 10 years later and still have the details so vividly in your mind. I can tell you right now that David Wehle is going to go places. It's not a question of if, but when. Do yourself a favor that you will not likely forget, click the link below and experience this masterpiece for yourself.",2018-12-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,844f72b164ad4f5884c4feeca5561678 5d867e5f93765d677879e5a4,PlayStation Universe,Joe Apsey,95,"The First Tree is an exceptional story of loss and regret. The achievement by the game's one developer, David Whele, cannot be understated. The combination of all the elements of this experience creates one of the most memorable games this year. If you enjoy narrative adventure games then The First Tree is more than worth the two-to-three hours it takes to beat it.",2018-12-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,844f72b164ad4f5884c4feeca5561678 5d867e5f93765d677879e58b,Push Square,Rebecca Stow,80,"Everything aside from the story is simplistic, but it doesn't matter if the puzzles are non-existent or that the graphics are basic, because The First Tree packs an emotional narrative and is a game that every indie fan should play as a result.",2018-12-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,844f72b164ad4f5884c4feeca5561678 5d867e5f93765d677879e5a6,PSX Brasil,Bruno Henrique Vinhadel,75,"The momentary fun on the fox's journey in The First Tree is certainly not the main thing in the game, but rather the touching and simple message to how we should care more about people and our feelings. Small problems in gameplay may be messed up at first, but the final product is extremely satisfying.",2018-12-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,844f72b164ad4f5884c4feeca5561678 5d867e5f93765d677879e5ad,NintendoWorldReport,Scott Polhemus,65,"The First Tree only lasts about 2 hours and is essentially a walking sim through a handful of gorgeous settings with bits of narrative threaded throughout. That being said, the ending truly is something special, and if you choose to get this game in the future, I'd recommend enduring through the rough narration and reaching the finale. The finale is worth it.",2018-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,844f72b164ad4f5884c4feeca5561678 5d867e5f93765d677879e5a1,Bazimag,Mohammad Maraghi,66,"The First Tree as game that's been created by an independent studio, offers a good performance and with an impactful storytelling, beautiful art style and touchable soundtrack manages to become one of the best indie titles of 2018.",2018-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,844f72b164ad4f5884c4feeca5561678 5d867e5f93765d677879e5a8,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,60,"If you’re a fan of meditative adventures such as the likes of Firewatch et al, then there’s some enjoyment to be had in The First Tree. You’re unlikely to get emotionally invested, but its vulpine protagonist and charming visuals may be enough to keep you interested through its short running time. ",2018-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,844f72b164ad4f5884c4feeca5561678 5d867e5f93765d677879e577,TheXboxHub,,90,"But if you're looking for a bite sized title that tells a profoundly moving story, then you shouldn't be looking anywhere else. Fans of story driven games – like Firewatch – will be perfectly at home here",2018-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,844f72b164ad4f5884c4feeca5561678 5d867e5f93765d677879e59f,GamingTrend,Amy Kay Purcell,85,"The First Tree tells an incredibly personal and melancholy story about the loss of a loved through the eyes of a fox within a dream world. Wandering through beautiful, abstract worlds, you learn the narrator's story as the fox searches for her missing kits. It has a surprising number of platformer elements, given the nature of the game, but doesn't distract from the beautiful story within this short exploration game.",2018-11-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,844f72b164ad4f5884c4feeca5561678 61f7c7689e5c48c548d75ccc,NoobFeed,Bogdan Robert Mateș,68,"The First Tree is a one-man indie project, so, perhaps some lack of polish is to be expected. However, looking at it as a full package, it does have enough areas that could well benefit from improvement.",2017-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,844f72b164ad4f5884c4feeca5561678 62d49fc30bfe2deada1978d1,INDIANTVCZ,Jakub Kadlus,90,"The Last Campfire is a short experience, but it's all the more beautiful. Great music, excellent graphics, and fun playability are handled great. This title deserves your attention even more than a year after its release.",2021-12-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 60ec0239885a2c0e6549e2c0,XboxEra,Genghis Husameddin,80,"The Last Campfire is relatively easy to complete, and while the story is fairly surface-level when it comes to exploring meaning, loss, and frustration, it is easy for everyone to understand and that is good enough. The visuals are dark and the sun rarely strikes through, but its art style and music are cohesive in that they are pleasing to the eye and kept me interested until the end.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5f7f2466fce0972e4e5f69cc,SECTOR.sk,Michal Korec,90,World full of puzzle offers attractive locations with melancholiac ambience.,2020-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5f6c9468cc71e361680c823f,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,60,"Hello Games' modest ideals erode The Last Campfire's true potential, but there’s enough creative kindling to retain your attention.",2020-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5fb82e8b038871749d415ed0,Area Xbox,,65,"This colorful adventure brings a unique style, while some problems with the framerate this alone is worth the Price of admission, the puzles are a struggle to enjoy, the simplified gameplay invites creativity.",2020-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5f6356dbf7c1f130627f6c40,God is a Geek,Chris White,90,"The Last Campfire is a charming puzzler with gorgeous visuals and a poignant message, told throughout worlds ripe for exploring.",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5f5f4a30f7c1f130627f654b,GameBlast,Tiago Herrmann,85,"The Last Campfire is a pleasant surprise and a radiant interactive fable about the light and goodness that exist in each one of us. It is a title with adorable characters that warm our hearts and an unforgettable journey through a magical, vibrant and contemplative world. Although it has some slight performance and gameplay problems, in addition to the lack of Portuguese dubbing, this beautiful and comforting story about empathy, loss and hope contextualizes each puzzle brilliantly, delivering a simple, sensitive and joyful experience for all ages.",2020-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5f5c12e9f7c1f130627f6227,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,100,"It was a pleasure to spend time with The Last Campfire: a world filled with charm and wonder. The details of the world, and the characters in it, play like an interactive storybook. Poignant and charming, The Last Campfire is an adventure puzzle game that developers Hello Games should be very proud of. It deserves a spot on everyone’s Nintendo Switch.",2020-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5f5b764ef7c1f130627f60be,Nintendo Life,Matthew Castle,80,"The Last Campfire is an unusually freeform puzzle adventure that stuffs its six-hour playtime with conundrums of every kind. While a few puzzle designs deserve more time in the spotlight – or could support whole games by themselves – the game's commitment to new ideas makes for a refreshing change of pace. This is proof that Hello Games don't have to build a universe from scratch to entertain. More of this, please.",2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5f58fde1f7c1f130627f5c55,Wccftech,Rosh Kelly,80,"While The Last Campfire might not be bristling with new ideas for the genre, it packs more or less every kind of puzzle you could expect and embellishes the package with immerse charm and creative ingenuity.",2020-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5f573872f7c1f130627f567a,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,85,"The Last Campfire may not have a lot of innovative puzzles in it but it makes up for that with a emotional, thoughtful story, solid mechanics, and a beautiful art style.",2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5f567830f7c1f130627f5557,The Digital Fix,Siobhan Eardley,80,"An adorable and gorgeously designed puzzle game that, depsite minor techincal issues it a joy to play.",2020-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5f563f97f7c1f130627f53f8,Nintendojo,Robert Marrujo,91,"By the time I finished The Last Campfire, the sun was already popping up and I felt a strong sense of melancholy. I don’t often get moved by a video game from an emotional standpoint, but this was definitely one of those times. This is a thoughtful and thought-provoking journey that the industry needs more of.",2020-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5fa168abfce0972e4e5f9a07,Sirus Gaming,Jem Sagcal,70,"If hope is truly the main theme of the story, there are better ways to tell it without vagueness and without subtle hints. Stories are meant to enthrall you, and they come first before gameplay. When one tells a story that can be remembered for weeks after the game has ended, then that’s an amazing game. The Last Campfire, to me, is an okay game — one that can do better.",2020-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5f52a100f7c1f130627f4e56,GameSpot,Alessandro Barbosa,80,"The Last Campfire is a cozy puzzle game with impressive variety to its satisfying, bite-sized conundrums.",2020-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5fa16bc4fce0972e4e5f9a29,Unboxholics,Λεωνίδας Στραβάκος,80,The Last Campfire is a great linear puzzle game with nuggets of exploration that will be mostly appreciated by those who love this genre. The whole experience is elevated by its great narrative.,2020-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5f5217a2f7c1f130627f4cf4,Use a Potion,,90,"The Last Campfire’s journey is one that’s both enchanting and touching, with its wonderful world and fun puzzles making for a memorable adventure throughout. There were a few oddities to encounter as far as performance is concerned and players might feel some sense of familiarity with the puzzle-design, but they’re minor issues in what is otherwise a creatively delightful experience.",2020-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5f50e993f7c1f130627f4985,Shacknews,Sam Chandler,60,"While the narrative does take a few beats to get started, the real problem lies in the overly simple puzzles that the game is built on. It’s a lovely experience that is quickly forgotten.",2020-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5f50cecdf7c1f130627f48a1,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,80,More sweet puzzley charm from the people behind LostWinds.,2020-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5f4fc68bf7c1f130627f4733,Spaziogames,,80,The Last Campfire is a meaningful journey totally worth making.,2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5f4d04bf62b431526f8e32b9,PlayStation Universe,Sebastian Hawden,90,"In a world of heavy, AAA titles, games as service titles and bloated RPGs, The Last Campfire is a beacon of hope that small, wonderful, single-player experiences will carry on. Well done Hello games, I loved it.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5f4cd97f62b431526f8e3198,Push Square,Liam Croft,60,"Despite not doing anything new, The Last Campfire is a lovely palate cleanser in between the bigger games this year.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5f4c001162b431526f8e312e,NintendoWorldReport,John Rairdin,85,"Beyond its narrative value is an excellently designed puzzle adventure that manipulates a few simple mechanics in an incredible variety of ways. The Switch version does have some performance issues and wasn't without an odd glitch or two, but these were momentary setbacks in a wonderful journey. While the entirety of the Last Campfire only lasts around five hours, it is an adventure you're unlikely to forget anytime soon.",2020-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 6132c2cbdf187bda92a7f185,Unboxed,Nick Gipson,75,"The Last Campfire is a simple yet heartfelt story that really anyone can pick up and play, my biggest gripe with it all is that it is far too short and would have really liked to have spent more time in the world with the game barely clocking in at 8 hours.",2020-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 5f4955b762b431526f8e2f17,TheSixthAxis,,80,"The Last Campfire is a delightful little game that succeeds on both an emotional and a mechanical level, combining tried and tested environmental puzzles with an intimate and personal story.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,234c5a3fd58b4cd5ae307a156ef789e3 607693a9cfbed43e46466db8,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,85,"The Last Show of Mr. Chardish is a gem of a title. Although some may wish that the story encompassed more than just one character in a detailed manner, the tale is fascinating due to the subject matter and the flashback/reverse order in which the tale is told. The actual gameplay sections are engaging even though most of it is rather simple, and the inclusion of a few secrets rewards those who would rather spend some time exploring each play rather than rushing through them. It's short but feels perfect in length, and those who enjoy a good narrative would definitely enjoy this game.",2021-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,f61c6d8cee934ed2bd3ca426f1d4efa3 6092b950a321e633470949c2,Oyungezer Online,,75,The Last Show of Mr. Chardish isn't the best of its kind but it doesn't claim to be either. It just wants to touch your soul and make you happy. And it delivers that.,2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,f61c6d8cee934ed2bd3ca426f1d4efa3 5fd40728038871749d41895e,KeenGamer,Geoff Girardin,80,"The Last Show of Mr. Chardish is an adventure title that portrays story beats in contained vignettes, with a variety of different gameplay styles aligning into one beautiful and tragic tale of obsession and struggle. However, a buggy presentation might hold it back.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,f61c6d8cee934ed2bd3ca426f1d4efa3 615972c82a25e7f9d433e2c6,Cubed3,,80,"This is a no brainer for Whovians like this reviewer. The story is regarded as canon, expanding on one of the best episodes of the new series (Sally Sparrow should have always been a regular assistant) to provide an intriguing mystery that not only fascinates, but at time, provides some genuinely frantic moments. This may be as close to being part of the series as any of us get and sets a new benchmark for all Doctor Who titles in the future, or past. Wibbly Wobbly…",2021-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,c46e9b1010da4611a1ffe6312a6b0431 6139463651847745611342b1,Digitally Downloaded,,50,"So that’s The Lonely Assassins – a game that heavily borrows genre trappings of other, more successful games, in order to push the Doctor Who narrative in a way that won’t be palatable to anyone except the most core of fans. It’s impressive how much effort went into developing this game, judging from the graphics assets, extensive writing, and voice acting, but it’s all in service of familiar and tedious game mechanics and a divisive story. It doesn’t reach the lofty heights of “Blink”, and like the Weeping Angels themselves, it’s an artifice best left ignored.",2021-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,c46e9b1010da4611a1ffe6312a6b0431 6130c738f54ba7bc05812aef,God is a Geek,,90,Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is a wonderful game that takes advantage of the found phone formula to tell an interesting and exciting story.,2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,c46e9b1010da4611a1ffe6312a6b0431 612e804428ca2983d5bfcc0f,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,90,"Making The Doctor a background character was a stroke of genius in making the cast (and you, the player) seem vulnerable – much like “Blink”, there’s a real sense of atmosphere to this game. It’s so well done that it almost seems effortless, with only its short length and a few less organic moments of the introductions to new mechanics clashing with the necessity for the narrative to move forward. Overall, though, it’s easily, comfortably the best Doctor Who game we’ve ever played – yes, even better than Dalek Attack on the Amiga. So good, you won’t want to blink. But you should, or your eyes will crust over.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,c46e9b1010da4611a1ffe6312a6b0431 6127dde8c2b0152b6867443c,PlayStation Universe,Garri Bagdasarov,80,The Lonely Assassins is the best Doctor Who game to date. It's terrifying at points and leverages the franchise to the best of its abilities. The writing is top-notch and rivals the show on many levels. The exclusion of the actual Doctor may upset some fans but I found the story worked better and felt a little more personal without the Doctor's direct involvement.,2021-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,c46e9b1010da4611a1ffe6312a6b0431 611fa7119c30d277759596a1,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is only a couple of hours long, but it’s a couple of hours that will keep you glued to your screen, hungrily unfolding one plot point after another. With light puzzles to solve, private conversations to sift through and an excellent story, FMV thriller fans will get a kick out of this – even if they aren’t all that familiar with the Doctor.",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,c46e9b1010da4611a1ffe6312a6b0431 608c10756a418dc538cbac72,GameGrin,Jamie Davies,90,A compelling found-phone horror title which demonstrates a real love for and understanding of the Doctor Who universe.,2021-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,c46e9b1010da4611a1ffe6312a6b0431 60647a29cfbed43e46465dce,GameSpew,Chris Mc,70,"Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is a small but highly engaging tale that proves you can do Who without shoehorning every enemy into the mix. If you’re a Doctor Who fan, especially if the Weeping Angels are your monster of choice, Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is well worth your time.",2021-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,c46e9b1010da4611a1ffe6312a6b0431 60609d96cfbed43e464658a8,TechRaptor,Courtney Ehrenhofler,90,"Doctor Who The Lonely Assassins Is a fun follow-up to a fan-favorite episode, with a creepy mystery to solve and a planet to save.",2021-03-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,c46e9b1010da4611a1ffe6312a6b0431 605b660bcfbed43e46465383,FingerGuns,Rossko Keniston,80,"A must for any Doctor Who fan, The Lonely Assassins is a captivating and exciting found phone adventure that will delight the hardcore. Far and away the best Doctor Who game ever made.",2021-03-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,c46e9b1010da4611a1ffe6312a6b0431 61660b1780594f6395b33c3e,Hey Poor Player,Christian Angeles,90,"A short but fun escape room sort of puzzle-solver, Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is a refreshing take on a found-footage horror story that replaces the camera with a cellphone. Fans of Doctor Who, regardless of which was your favorite Doctor, should try it. Especially at this price.",2021-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,c46e9b1010da4611a1ffe6312a6b0431 605909e5cfbed43e46464e95,GameSpace,Ed Orr,70,"A nice follow up to a much loved Doctor Who episode and a fun found phone game all rolled into one. For Doctor Who fans, there's more than one reason to keep your eyes on this new adventure.",2021-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,c46e9b1010da4611a1ffe6312a6b0431 60549b9acfbed43e46464a79,God is a Geek,Chris White,90,"Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is a fantastic game, providing tons of cool nods to the series, some great gameplay, and an engrossing story.",2021-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,c46e9b1010da4611a1ffe6312a6b0431 62bc86f30bfe2deada189118,Forever Classic Games,Joseph Siemsen,86,"Eastward is a gem of a title bringing wholesome storytelling, clever gameplay, and exceptional visuals that all hold their own even among the exceptional selection of indie titles currently available.",2022-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 62ab49340bfe2deada181a6d,XGN.nl,Michelle Schulte,70,"Eastward is a charming RPG with a colourful cast of characters, but unfortunately leaves a lot of questions left unanswered. However that doesn't mean you should skip this one, as up until the ending it is enjoyable.",2022-06-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 62c5ae270bfe2deada18cabc,Rapid Reviews UK,Alex Laybourne,60,"I only recently invested in a gaming laptop. I’d always been console only before then. So when the chance to review Eastward came along, I was all too happy to oblige.",2022-06-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 61f44bba9e5c48c548d74c60,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,0,"Eastward may have some great art and music, but the gameplay is barebones and the story is so overwritten that the game could easily be completed in a third of the time if the filler were cut away.",2022-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 61d73e7f9e5c48c548d6a7e5,Cubed3,Eric Ace,60,"Eastward absolutely radiates heart, which is why it is tough to be hard on it. So many little things, from random sprite movements, to the cooking, or RPG mini-game, are charming, yet, the core element of the game - the story - takes far, far too long for any payoff. Instead, it drones on and on in meaninglessness that torpedoes the pacing of the game. While the action and exploration are interesting, it's slowed down too much by banality.",2022-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 61d73be39e5c48c548d6a7d4,Atomix,Alberto Desfassiaux,88,Eastward is just an amazing adventure full of surprise and great characters. It's pixel art and music are one of the best things in gaming during 2021.,2022-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 61d461be9e5c48c548d69a7a,Jump Dash Roll,Rob Kershaw,60,"Under Eastward's glossy and well-designed exterior, there's a confusing and overlong story that never really satisfies.",2022-01-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 618089e5191c2e7e1aefd9e6,Checkpoint Gaming,Vivienne Wright,90,I highly encourage lovers of pixel JRPGs to try this game out for yourselves. John and Sam will cook you up a satisfying adventure you will want to devour whole!,2021-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 6176e7d37e0ef90f46939097,SomHráč.sk,Karel Šír,60,Eastward requires a lot of patience for a pay-off that will ultimately just leave you scratching your head.,2021-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 61707ba6f646c2c0016ecae1,JVL,,75,"Eastward is a good game, very good even. While taking inspiration from certain models, he manages to show originality, in particular by staging an adventure advocating the importance of links with others. However, it's impossible not to experience some frustrations along the way.",2021-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 6169b273c77a5173597e6491,Entertainium,Andy Johnson,,"Eastward is a remarkable achievement in a number of ways. Those for whom the world, story and characters really click will likely regard it as a minor masterpiece. A more general audience can revel in the visuals and music, and also get a lot out of the combat, exploration and puzzles, but may find the game frustratingly talky and slow-moving. Ultimately, it is the prospect of the game’s script that will help players determine if a trip Eastward is one worth taking.",2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 61ae4acbd3d48c5c6a0717b0,Slant Magazine,Justin Clark,60,"Eastward wouldn’t be this frustrating if it didn’t get so much right when the narrative stays on target. There are numerous moments here that are truly alive to the strangeness of this world that might have truly inspired our awe, even our empathy for the characters, if we weren’t also being saddled with the frustration of wondering when the game is going to get on with the program. The payoff for the player’s patience isn’t without its power, but it’s also a bit of a missed opportunity. There are riches aplenty scattered across its protracted campaign, but you may remember Eastward most for its disrespect for the player’s time.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 620353f59e5c48c548d7c276,GamesHub,Nicholas Kennedy,60,"It’s impressive that something as charming, gorgeous, and lovingly constructed as Eastward even exists; at least when it has the good grace to stop talking for a second.",2021-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 615f61589e65de2d02a17baa,Oyungezer Online,Onur Kaya ,70,"Overly beautiful graphics, overly long dialogues.",2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 615f613c9e65de2d02a17ba8,PPE.pl,Patryk Dzięglewicz,80,"An old-school mix of adventure and RPG in the immortal pixel-art 2D style. Only that compared to similar titles, Eastward can pull in completely providing great fun for more than a few evenings.",2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 615cf17730b58f1b1f9087db,PC Gamer,Daniella Lucas,78,Worth playing for the atmosphere even though its pace and plot are uneven.,2021-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 615d418f290395221a1dfbdf,Destructoid,Eric Van Allen,80,"For as gorgeous as Eastward‘s graphics are, and as endearing as some of its characters become, and as much as I need its soundtrack on vinyl as soon as possible, it also falls short in some ways that leave its conclusion feeling a bit off. It’s one of the more promising debuts I’ve seen, and Pixpil has ensured I’ll be incredibly interested in whatever they do next. Eastward is something a fan of pixel art and good music, with a weakness for video game nostalgia, deserves to check out. It’s just also a journey that left me wanting a little more.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 6159b3012a25e7f9d433e2e8,The Thirsty Mage,Nestor K,60,"The game’s outer shell, the visuals and audio that still tantalize me at first (and second, and third) glance, are really incredible. Beneath the exterior, however, there is only a game that barely manages to surpass my notions of mediocrity. I guess you really can’t judge a book by its cover.",2021-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 6158fdf32a25e7f9d433e2b3,Niche Gamer,,100,"For me, this marks a 10 out of 10; it checks off everything that should work in a game, and to an excellent standard. Eastward is made with love and care, and it definitely shows with a perfect final package. I wouldn’t change a thing.",2021-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 616707bf8282176801276e97,Siliconera,Josh Tolentino,80,"Whether you do or don’t recognize these callbacks, though, Eastward feels like a game charting its own course. Rather than the bucolic paradises of Studio Ghibli movies or the sword-swinging fantasy fare of Dragon Quest, the dominant aesthetic of the game is a sort of cutesy calamity. The apocalypse it depicts through gorgeous pixel-art graphics is vibrant, warm, and almost hospitable.",2021-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 615d43a0290395221a1dfbf2,RPG Fan,Izzy Parsons ,83,"It's a good game that takes inspiration from places you might not expect. For its specific blend of genres and its low price point, you can't do much better.",2021-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 61fe8b7b9e5c48c548d79b08,WhatIfGaming,Alec Padua,88,"There’s no denying that the team over at Chucklefish pulled off Eastward’s art direction quite well with the game’s bizarre and retro elements. Eastward is for people who want to bring back their gaming nostalgia in the 80s and 90s era. At the same time, this game also captures an audience who prefer this kind of great storytelling without choking your machine’s specs.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 615e67259e65de2d02a1780b,Washington Post,Teddy Amenabar,,"Look at “Eastward” as a love letter to EarthBound, Zelda and Japanese RPGs. You can tell a lot of love was poured into this game and years of work. But the game’s art, music and format all work in service of a story that doesn’t actually say much. “Eastward” just doesn’t connect those last few dots.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 61570d5d9f4312e92e327723,GameBlast,Farley Santos,75,"Eastward invites us to go on a unique and beautiful journey. The biggest highlight is the setting: the locations are fascinating and full of unusual and charismatic characters. The stunning pixel art look and attention to detail bring the world to life, making it very immersive. As an adventure, the game offers snippets of exploration punctuated by puzzles and combats in which we alternate between two protagonists to advance. The dungeons are nice, but the simplicity and repetition of the mechanics makes them uncomfortable after a while. The real focus is on narrative with numerous non-interactive scenes and a story full of mysteries. Unfortunately, the balance is not good, resulting in too many drawn-out moments and dialogues that barely develop the plot. Even so, Eastward manages to transport us to a peculiar universe with its exceptional setting. The game is far from perfect and may require insistence for some players, but it is still a unique and immersive experience to some extent.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 6156281ba07f2ce2fde25b89,Paste Magazine,Austin Jones,65,"She has an immediate chemistry with Eastward's cavalcade of supporting characters, which are numerous and varied in their importance. I wish the game paid more mind to letting her character breathe, and allowing her to engage with the plot on her own terms. Instead, I'm left feeling like Eastward is a bunch of beautiful puzzle pieces that fail to come together.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 6154f41ac56d12d502d2433d,WayTooManyGames,Fernando da Costa,95,"Eastward is a spectacular adventure well worth the wait. Hell, my complaints are all subjective, so they, to most, won’t even apply. That’s a testament to how mechanically sound it is. I enjoyed every second of it.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 61a1c5fe6fde1cda54ec181e,GamePro,Lukas Elstermann,82,An atmospheric adventure with a beautiful world and great characters who carry the game over some long-winded passages.,2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 61533c45bf6fa9a4453b77e3,33bits,Jesús Díaz-Suelto Berrueco,90,"Eastward is generally a no-fault title. It is beautiful, it is very careful, and it oozes love and know-how everywhere. Only the language barrier should prevent you from playing it, because it is plain and simple fantastic.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 615a41042a25e7f9d433e365,NaviGames,Lucía Sáez,95,"Eastward is a game of adventure and action combined with puzzles, in the purest 'The Legend of Zelda' style, set in a near future where society is beginning to collapse.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 61885e853e6206d63efc9aa4,The Game Crater,Henry Yu,100,"Eastward is the epitome of a role-playing game that pays homage to retro classics. Not only does it boast gorgeously drawn pixel art and an addicting soundtrack, but it also features a thought-provoking narrative and a world that will have you thinking about it long after you've finished the game.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 615f804e9e65de2d02a17c5c,Starbit,André Reis,80,"Eastward is a gorgeous looking adventure game that features a great mechanic of synergy-building between characters during fights and puzzle-solving, and a welcoming combat system. Its level design is mostly simple, but the settings look so beautiful it's worth just to marvel at the art style. While there are some performance issues on a television screen when there's a lot of characters on display at the same time and there's a lot of backtracking involved, Eastward is a very interesting and captivating experience for anyone looking for a good adventure game.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 615a6d2e4f291c087de49af1,WellPlayed,Eleanore Blereau,100,"Eastward is a beautiful adventure, full of complexity and memorable characters that makes a world full of pixels seem larger than life.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 6150124a29cd9c662a0ae0ad,Gamers Heroes,Johnny Hurricane,85,"Eastward will be on many shortlists for indie GOTY, and possibly on some main lists as well. If you like what you see, don't hesitate to pick this one up.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 614e268c6d338e31382451e5,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,80,"I was looking forward to Eastward since the day it was announced and now that it's finally out, I'm excited to say the Eastward definitely lived up to my anticipation. The dungeon exploration and world design instantly got me entranced in the gameplay, while its writing did an excellent job at forming a charming yet riveting story. Unfortunately, the writing does have some pacing issues that can drag you out of the story. However, if you can get over that hurdle, I think it's all worth it.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 614c85c06d338e3138244fd3,Bazimag,Seyed Ali Rooholamini,98,"Eastward takes you on a journey that gives you a fantastic story, great pixel art visuals, magnificent music and a classic RPG gameplay that although it takes hours upon hours to reach the its finish line, you will be having so much fun that you'll never feel tired and want to keep going forever.",2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 6149eb175807301248919954,Nintendo Wire,Amelia Fruzzetti,70,"This is an impossible game to rate on a numbered scale. The score below ultimately reflects an arbitrary placement, one that makes the game seem merely middling when it’s really like a full-course meal that was delicious but an absolute pain to work through. Eastward is far from the YIIK class of terrible “Earthboundlike” games, and certainly deserves more attention than that mess. If you have a lot of patience, this is an easy recommendation. And if you have none, I would stay far away. I’m not sure if I’ll ever head Eastward again, but the journey will always remain fresh in my mind.",2021-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 614958a85807301248919814,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Katharine Castle,,"It's slow to start, but once Eastward gets going, this handsome post-apocalypse roars to life like nothing else, marrying top-down action with an exquisite cast of characters whose stories really make you care about the world you're trying to save.",2021-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 61ae9ff2ae612c62fdd336a1,GGRecon,Joseph Kime,70,"PixPil deserve to have a stellar career ahead of them following the release of this game, and as long as they can keep releasing games that have even half of Eastward’s visual individuality, compelling narrative and satisfying pan-smacking action, then the studio will be without a doubt one to keep an eye on. The apocalypse might be old news now, but Eastward shows other games exactly how it's done when it comes to presenting dystopia in a charming, fascinating light-hearted way.",2021-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 614bd3466d338e3138244e82,But Why Tho?,Jason Flatt,60,"Eastward is a great game. It’s beautiful, it’s a story well-told, and it’s very fun to play. But for me, the entire experience was tainted by what I quickly and inescapably perceived as racist and sexually exploitative depictions, which is just such a monumental shame of a thing to tarnish an otherwise incredible experience. I mean, this game has an entire virtual RPG video game built into it that you can play. But I simply can’t rate this experience highly with how tarnished my view of it all is. I love playing it, I recommend playing it, but I also insist you judge for yourself these character depictions and whether they meet the standards we should expect from games.",2021-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 614a2275c320421e46fc9580,Noisy Pixel,Azario Lopez,95,"Eastward will fulfill any action-adventure needs that have been missing in your life. The character writing is fantastic and enhances the more emotional moments as the killer Miasma rears its ugly head. This game is an investment, but you’ll be left with a genuinely standout gaming experience full of action, exploration, memorable characters, and a fantastic final chapter. So do yourself a favor and play Eastward.",2021-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,98546a3a27c241c894b3049312cc0719 61e553679e5c48c548d6d651,SECTOR.sk,Michal Korec,80,Good new game in Ys series with six amusing characters and gameplay.,2022-01-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 61e5317e9e5c48c548d6d602,INVEN,Se Yun Jeon,83,"Ys Ⅸ: Monstrum NOX is the result of a bravely new attempt by the production team inspired by Ys Ⅷ: Lacrimosa of DANA. Although some fans may feel it ambiguous, they can meet Falcom's small but elaborate semi-open world and enjoy excellent actions through this work.",2022-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 61953c359dcf1969a97c422e,RPG Fan,Audra Bowling,80,"While held back by inconsistent and poor graphics, the Switch port of Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is still an overall solid action RPG for the console.",2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 61648dba7e5f135bdb1be325,Starbit,André Reis,60,"Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is another well crafted game of the Ys series and this latest reincarnation brings forth a great combat as well as exploration that keeps the player interested. Alas, not all is well with this version, and the game's poor performance on any screen creates an unnecessarily frustrating experience when we find ourselves dealing with more than two enemies at a time. Because of how almost ubiquitous this is, it makes it difficult to recommend Ys IX on the Nintendo Switch.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 61330954df187bda92a7f1c7,Sirus Gaming,Leif Rey Bornales,100,"Overall, YS IX: Monstrum Nox is an enjoyable game that captures the heart of the JRPG genre. I highly recommend this game if you’re a fan of the series. And even if this is your first foray into the game, I am fairly certain you will enjoy it and would want to play the other games in the series.",2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 6123d651dddac9f15dbf3847,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,80,"Ys IX, although not quite as good as Ys VIII, is still another excellent addition to the series – bringing some notable improvements to it while keeping the core to what makes the series great.",2021-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 611415595c4136636bedfe00,Nintendo Blast,Vítor M. Costa,80,"Despite non-trivial performance issues that significantly detract from the experience, a simple game design in virtually all respects, and few innovations, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox still has the virtue of its predecessor in having a solid, accessible battle system, diverse and relatively balanced action-RPG, yet with some enhancements, plus a reasonably well-written story, well-designed characters and, above all, considerable refinement in vertical level design and exploration in and out of dungeons.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 6113d8445c4136636bedf3ba,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,80,"Ys IX: Monstrum Nox seems to harken back to a time when JRPGs started to hit their stride with 3D worlds and broke free of the classic 2D presentation. It might look and feel old for some. Others, however, will appreciate its dogged dedication to more old-school JRPG conventions. The game’s dated visuals are especially obvious on the Switch but the ability to play it on the go makes the issue a bit of a wash. If you’re looking for some JRPG comfort food with solid action, exploration and storytelling, Ys IX could whet your appetite for hours upon hours.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 61093a153c8c4bdee85487c3,Impulsegamer,Jamie Kirk,80,"Despite the performance issues there is plenty to like here. The story is engaging and the characters are likeable. Using the Monstrum abilities adds a genuinely new layer to the core Ys gameplay and combat remains a blast to play through. The Switch may crumble a little under the weight of the game, but Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is still highly recommended.",2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 613792eeea2645107126df1f,Fintendo,Antti Nikkilä,70,"""Unpolished blood diamond.""",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 6106541e225de4b94d293c7a,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Alberto Martin,78,Ys IX Monstrum Nox is a very good Action RPG that will dazzle the regulars of the genre and the lovers of this saga,2021-08-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 60f14d7832b498cf3b2ce9a0,LadiesGamers.com,Mina Smith ,100,"Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is a fabulous title, filled with all the beats and quirks expected from a great JRPG. The story is fabulous and the characters, both new and returning, are interesting. The customization options of the combat mean anyone can enjoy the game. From the newest of newbies all the way to combat-hardened JRPG vets that want a massive challenge. Overall, I would recommend Ys IX: Monstrum Nox to anyone who loves JRPGs or adventure anime, along with all of the other Ys titles as well.",2021-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 624fa572008489e208d7c2b1,Capsule Computers,Admir Brkic,85,"Another excellent addition to the Ys series with better combat, exploration, and new traversal mechanics.",2021-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 60f0fe2432b498cf3b2ce988,Everyeye.it,,70,"If in general the hybrid nature of Nintendo Switch tends to balance the technical limitations of the hardware with portability, in this case there is no valid reason why you should prefer this second version of Ys IX: Monstrum Nox to the one launched only a few months ago on PS4 and PS4 Pro, which for some time has even supported 4K resolution.",2021-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 60f0363a32b498cf3b2ce90d,Pure Nintendo,Kirk Hiner,75,"Ys IX: Monstrum Nox has the type of performance issues we shouldn't be seeing on consoles these days. When it's cooking, however, it provides a fully satisfying JRPG adventure for those seeking unique monsters to fight, vast environments to explore, and intriguing mysteries to unravel.",2021-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 60f02a3e32b498cf3b2ce8f9,Daily Mirror,,60,"Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is an addictive action RPG the fans of the series will relish. It doesn't quite hit the highs of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, but the slight change in approach is fully welcome and I'm looking forward to where Adol's adventure takes him next. The Nintendo Switch version is filled with performance issues that really hinder the experience, however, the game is incredibly fun and fans of the genre should still pick this up.",2021-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 60f33ba83b5ef8e239537ecf,Seafoam Gaming,Connor Nichols,80,"At the end of the day, the game is still immensely fun, and a great action RPG, though it’s still best played on the PS5 (and PC, depending on how that port turns out), of course. Still, for a downgraded version, this is one of the better weaker Switch ports I have seen lately, even if a lot more work should be done for improving the exterior areas (which seems to have been already done, thankfully!), and I say for those who enjoyed the VIII port on Switch, you’ll enjoy this port just as much, if not a bit more.",2021-07-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 60ecb856664569b0d52cb79d,Hardcore Gamer,,70,Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is a great game that maintains enough elements of previous Ys games so that longtime fans will feel at home while the Monstrum gifts breathe new life into the gameplay.,2021-07-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 60ec797b664569b0d52cad92,The Games Machine,Danilo Dellafrana,72,"Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is a successful and must-have Japanese RPG for Adol fans, but it's not the decisive step forward that a legendary series like Ys deserves. The Switch version is plagued by too many technical uncertainties.",2021-07-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 60e6f90a5b88e0050c582626,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,80,"Ys IX: Monstrum Nox isn't a massive step up over its tropical predecessor, but it hits all the right beats it needs to make for an addictive and engaging action-RPG. Fast-paced combat, a memorable setting, and a surprisingly content-rich open world make for an experience that action-RPG fans won't want to miss out on. Were it not for the performance issues, we might even be inclined to say this is the best example of the genre on the Switch yet. Given those problems, however, a totally unreserved recommendation of Ys IX: Monstrum Nox on Switch is tough to make. Performance is reported to be a little bit better on PS4 and PS5, so if you have access to one of those consoles, we'd recommend getting it there. Otherwise, you're still in for a good time on Switch - just brace yourself for those frame drops.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 61610f3a10b39c41d6ea2f0d,Hey Poor Player,Andrew Thornton,80,"Despite at times significant performance issues, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox works well enough when it matters on the Switch. Players able to spend their time on Balduq on another platform will want to consider doing so, but if your only option is to play on the Switch or you really want to play on the go, Monstrum Nox is still at its core one of the best action-RPGs I’ve played in years.",2021-07-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 60e74bc75b88e0050c5826b8,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,85,A better version of a great game with lots to do and intrigue abound. Ys IX is another winner for the venerable series and it's a far better port than its predecessor.,2021-07-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 60e64e285b88e0050c5825ba,Nintendo Wire,Tom Brown,90,"In many ways Ys IX: Monstrum Nox feels like a game that confidently builds on its immediate predecessor while addressing its key weaknesses, namely traversal. As a result you have a game that feels like a concept shined to near-perfection, and I can’t wait to see what Falcom does next.",2021-07-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 60e33bb2907da6e46337be51,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,80,"The Switch certainly isn't the best place to experience Adol's latest exploits, though, so unless portability is a must, I'd advise looking into other versions, if that's an option. Darker in tone, Monstrum Nox is largely a strong step forward, and Ys fans aren't likely to walk away disappointed. I, for one, am excited to see where Adol the Red's next book takes him.",2021-07-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 60755d53cfbed43e46466c93,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,80,"Newcomers risk drowning in a sea of references, while franchise veterans are bound to be put off by more cut-scenes than the series is known for, but Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is an astonishingly addictive action-RPG that just gets better as it goes on. A rough opening and choppy plotting undersell a genuinely gripping mystery that reflects on Adol's history as an adventure, culminating in an incredible last act. Falcom's dungeon design is the best it's been in years and the numerous gameplay additions made to combat bring the Seven Engine close to capturing the same highs that defined the Napishtim era. Monstrum Nox may not live up to its narrative potential, but Ys IX's gameplay only leaves one thing to be desired: more.",2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 6126c98cd6eccf0bc8950583,CFG Games,Maximillian Ringgenberg,90,"While the majority of the formula isn't shaken up, the city of Balduq and its citizens have many sides to it. With an interesting story and a well laid out large city to explore Ys IX Monstrum Nox is another great adventure.",2021-04-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 60734e0fcfbed43e46466b45,Easy Allies,Daniel Bloodworth,75,"Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is a lighthearted RPG that's fun to explore thanks to platforming-based level design, streamlined systems, and quick combat. It's also a great point for newcomers to jump in.",2021-04-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 60739fe8cfbed43e46466b67,Checkpoint Gaming,Pedro Cooray,80,"Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is not as polished or as fulfilling as Ys VIII, but second best is nothing to scoff at. This is a fantastic RPG, and an excellent entry in this long running, underappreciated series.",2021-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 60565d7dcfbed43e46464ba2,BaziCenter,Mohammad Zamani,80,"A more serious and engaging story combined with the always entertaining gameplay we see in Ys series, made Ys IX: Monstrum Nox one of the best games in the series and one of the best JRPGs of the year.",2021-03-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 6058689acfbed43e46464cb0,Enternity.gr,Christos Chatzisavvas,80,"Ys fans have another quality release in their hands, action / adventure RPG fans a title that deserves their attention and Nihon Falcom another notable chapter in the popular series.",2021-03-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 6058ae67cfbed43e46464d0d,Twisted Voxel,Salal Awan,85,Ys IX Monstrum Nox is one of the most ambitious games in the series. It is laser-focused on crafting a better narrative but also innovates the gameplay with new concepts.,2021-03-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 6049c453529d50e69fa10469,DASHGAMER.com,Dan Rizzo,90,Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is a JRPG Essential in 2021. An incredible narrative that will no doubt inspire the series going forward. An expeditious escapade the hopes to insight some momentum in its long-running franchise.,2021-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 60411171529d50e69fa0fc6f,33bits,Jesús Díaz-Suelto Berrueco,90,"I am simply delighted with Ys IX Monstrum Nox. I have enjoyed the title from beginning to end, a level that I do not rule out replaying it shortly to try to complete the list of trophies. A great installment within the Adol Christin saga that continues to add stories and places to his particular travel diary.",2021-03-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 603d05a2529d50e69fa0f81c,PlayStation Universe,Timothy Nunes,80,"Ys IX Monstrum Nox remains another strong entry in the Ys franchise, offering up engaging combat fans will love. Visuals don't push any envelopes by any stretch and the writing has its hiccups, but Monstrum Nox has everything that makes a Ys title great.",2021-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 603cd7c0529d50e69fa0f801,Wccftech,Francesco De Meo,90,"Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is a more than worthy new entry in the series, thanks to its gripping story, great exploration mechanics, solid combat, and a very tight pace that keeps players interested and leaves them hungering for more. The low difficulty level, dated visuals, and a hit-and-miss soundtrack impact the experience slightly but in no way tarnish the quality of the game, which is, everything considered, even slightly better than its excellent predecessor.",2021-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 60376558529d50e69fa0f22b,RPGamer,Joshua Carpenter,80,"Ys has always had some of the most entertaining combat married with some of the best soundtracks in the RPG genre. However, Monstrum Nox manages to improve upon that already solid base with the titular Monstrum powers that elevate the exploration and boss battles thereby making both the moment-to-moment gameplay as well as the crowning encounters all the more entertaining.",2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 60306358529d50e69fa0ecb1,Blast Away the Game Review,Dustin Murphy,90,"Ys IX: Monstrum Nox has also raised the bar for future entries, making it so that one could only wonder where the story is now and where it could go in the future. Will traversal be much the same or if there are more evolutions in the pipeline in the works for future titles? We can only hope.",2021-02-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 602f3ae6529d50e69fa0eb63,Cat with Monocle,Seth Hay,90,"With Ys IX: Monstrum NOX, Nihon Falcom continues its streak of creating fascinating worlds. Adol’s newest adventure, revolving around a mysterious prison in a single city, may sound like it’s small, but it offers layers of gameplay. With its various battle types, character abilities, collecting, and a rockin’ soundtrack, RPG fans will want to slash, fly, and scamper their way through Balduq, uncovering all its secrets. Whether you’re a veteran to the Ys series or a newcomer, the Crimson King awaits.",2021-02-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 602eea01529d50e69fa0eb4a,ZTGD,Jae Lee,80,"Despite some pacing issues and repetitive level design, Ys IX: MonstrumNox is a worthwhile journey for Adol that pushes the series forward in the right direction by introducing a plethora of new gameplay elements that I hope to see expanded even further in the next adventure.",2021-02-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 602d5633529d50e69fa0e9e7,TheSixthAxis,Miguel Moran,80,"Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is the most ambitious Ys game to date, delivering a larger focus on narrative and a much more involved and organic world to explore. The game stumbles under its ambitions a bit, with a slow opening chapter and a consistently struggling framerate. Despite those issues, though, this is easily one of the best entries in the long-running franchise, and while veteran fans will get a lot out of the callbacks sprinkled throughout the game, newcomers are still in for one of the best action RPGs of the year.",2021-02-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 5f1e49d4d88e035744c1bbaf,Cat with Monocle,Brian Para,90,"20XX provides many hours of jumping, dashing, and shooting, solo or with a friend. Although the randomized level generation does show patterns after many hours and the wait between stages is a little inconvenient. Batterystaple Games is committed to updating the game, so there is more polish and refinement yet to come. This is an absolute, recommended must-play for any Mega Man X fans! 4.5 loud MEOWS!!!",2019-03-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799593765d677877fc44,Gamer Escape,Nabil Mordhona,70,"There are lots of unique and sometimes ridiculous playstyles you can find yourself in depending on your choices. Cynical, repetitive, and pretty fun once you get into the groove, 20XX is easy to pick up and worth sinking some time into.",2018-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799693765d677877fc57,The Game is a Lie,Gabriel Carli,70,"20XX is a great game if you are a fan of the old Capcom classics. It doesn't quite get to their level of quality, but it mixes an awesome gameplay with a lot of nostalgia to create a good experience, if sometimes boring.",2018-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799693765d677877fc4b,The Digital Fix,Paul Williams,80,"A fresh take on the Mega Man X formula, 20XX delivers great run-and-gun platforming in a modern context.",2018-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799593765d677877fc30,Pardis Game,Parham Aghakhani,90,"With 20XX, Batterystaple Games has successfully taken the Mega Man series' formula multiple steps further by adding a series of upgrades and Rogue-Like mechanics. The game looks great, the gameplay is fast and fluid, and although its difficulty sometimes seems insane and, in some cases, even unfair, it's still a fun, exciting, and satisfying title",2018-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799693765d677877fc51,GotGame,Daniel Ladiano,80,"20XX could’ve easily been a thrown together rip-off of the Mega Man X games. Despite this, it manages to pay tribute to those games, but stands on its own by infusing Rogue-lite mechanics.",2018-08-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799593765d677877fc32,GameGrin,Nikholai Koolonavich,90,20XX is a fantasic title and shows that the classic formula of Mega Man games still works. Stop reading and go play it now!,2018-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799593765d677877fc2d,CFG Games,Maximillian Ringgenberg,95,20XX is a fantastic game that oozes passion and is a strong tribute to the Mega Man X series. This is a must buy for a discounted title!,2018-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799593765d677877fc27,Pure Nintendo,Jemma Casson,75,"20XX is an action game that harkens back to the glory days of retro platforming. Its strong Mega Man influence is countered by its own flavor of procedurally generated levels, keeping things fresh at first, though there is some repetition after awhile. With interesting bosses and a great co-op mode, platforming fans should find something to enjoy here.",2018-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799593765d677877fbeb,Wccftech,Christian Vaz,80,"Part of the reason why 20XX exists is Capcom's negligence of the Mega Man series. Batterystaple Games has successfully taken the Mega Man X formula one step further by adding in roguelike mechanics, essentially giving the game infinite replay value. Don't worry about mastering 20XX in a week and having nothing else to do afterward, there are plenty of modes to keep the best players happy. In addition to this, the developers have also confirmed that all DLC for 20XX will be free on consoles going forward. When you consider the reasonable price (£13) and the continued support for the game, it seems like an easy decision for platforming fans.",2018-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799693765d677877fc4e,Switching Worlds,Hooshan Torabi,74,"Mega Man X lovers should rejoice when it comes to nailing down how the game feels because 20XX absolutely nails it. The tight controls and platforming feel great. Adding to that the various upgrading and online play, there's plenty of fun to be had here. Taking your Switch anywhere and X'ing through a different stage each time is kinda cool. It's too bad there's not much of a story and while the procedurally-generated levels offer limitless replay value, predictable layouts with only 4 themes wears out the novelty. If you're in it simply for the endlessness of it and fantastic controls, then you're in for a good time.",2018-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799593765d677877fc2a,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,90,"Fans of Mega Man X, 20XX is for you. It’s everything that you’ve probably wanted since the last release fourteen years ago back in 2004. It’s fun, it’s well built and even more, it’s designed for even those that only have time for a stage or two before having to run out the door with a quick save option. The only downside? There’s no real story. That’s it. 20XX is all the classic gameplay with modern accuracy and responsiveness that you need for both your platforming needs and the void that Capcom have left since the last release of the Mega Man X series.",2018-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799593765d677877fbdf,PSX Brasil,Júlio César Souza Pires,70,"20XX is a game that uses nostalgia, well-detailed graphics, simple gameplay - which works pretty well - and the possibility to upgrade your characters' attributes to please Mega Man fans. Despite the lack of a story mode and a multiplayer with some problems, 20XX is a game that will make the player have hours of pretty good fun.",2018-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799593765d677877fbdc,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,85,"While I know I ragged on the game in this review, I do it out of love. Without a doubt this is a fantastic playing and looking game. There are a few issues with the rogue-like elements and the boss fights can be a bit lacking, but that doesn't stop 20XX from being a well made action platformer, and one worthy of comparing it to the legendary Mega Man series. Players looking for a new platformer to sink into will find a great time here, and any Mega Man fan should not hesitate to pick this one up. There's a lot to love here and the things that it does right more than make up for its shortcomings.",2018-07-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799593765d677877fbe8,IGN Spain,Miguel Ángel Escudero,75,20XX is going to make things very difficult for us. A remarkable roguelike with an aroma of Mega Man that seems a copy but that is a tribute to a whole way of making and understanding those kind of video games.,2018-07-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799593765d677877fbe5,GamingTrend,Sean Anthony,90,"20XX isn't just a good Mega Man X clone, it's an insanely fun and addictive roguelike with plenty of personality and possibilities. Each run is different from the last, and each death feels fair and justified. I'm confident that 20XX will only become better over time and be a shining example of how to do platformer-based roguelikes.",2018-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799593765d677877fc0f,The Games Machine,Gabriele Barducci,72,"20XX is a roguelite shamelessly inspired by Mega Man, with a strong RPG component that makes it enjoyable and cleverly challenging. Unfortunately, the game also shows strong weaknesses, including predictable bosses and a technically unstable multiplayer.",2018-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5eea6b3dd88e035744c17dac,33bits,Sancho Canela,80,"20XX is a highly enjoyable game if you are a fan of the Mega Man franchise. You may not have the charisma or character of the classic characters, but you have managed to take all those known mechanics, add a multitude of options and put it in a cocktail shaker to offer a roguelike Very addictive.",2018-07-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799593765d677877fbe2,NEOsite,Łukasz Ruszkowski,80,Great Mega Man clone. For fans of challenging platformers it's a must-have. The rest should be careful.,2018-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799593765d677877fbee,GameSpot,Alessandro Barbosa,70,20XX's great gameplay is let down by inconsistent procedural level designs and underwhelming boss battles.,2018-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799593765d677877fbd9,Gamers Heroes,Casey Scheld,60,"20XX's physics are almost a perfect recreation of a certain blue bomber, but the roguelike elements don't always work as they should. The procedurally generated levels don't have the same spark as Capcom's offerings, and its permadeath is an acquired taste.",2018-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799493765d677877fb89,NoobFeed,,85,20XX is a difficult and fun rouge action game that will challenge platforming veterans and delight traditional Mega Man fans,2018-07-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799493765d677877fb8e,DualShockers,Tomas Franzese,65,"If the procedurally generated levels were better, I'd wholeheartedly recommend 20XX to anyone, but with how it currently functions, I can only recommend it to Mega Man fans who need that itch scratched. With that said, Mega Man X Legacy Collection releases later this month, and Mega Man 11 arrives in October, so that window is already dwindling. 20XX is a game that controls nicely and surely felt needed and relevant back when it hit Early Access in 2014, but winds up feeling underwhelming in 2018.",2018-07-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799593765d677877fc35,GameOctane,Beau Severson,100,"20XX does such a perfect job landing the feel of a Mega Man X game, and it adds in a heaping helping of progression and replayability that has had me coming back over and over and over.",2018-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799593765d677877fbd6,My Games Lounge,Lawrence Bowyer,,20XX offers a great opportunity to play a game that takes the genre and adds value with the rogue-like game styles and the addition of multiplayer modes. If you enjoy platform action shooting games then 20XX is a great game to experience.,2018-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799493765d677877fb9a,The Outerhaven Productions,Josh Piedra,100,"20XX is everything a Mega Man fan could want and more. The randomness of the game keeps every run fresh and there are enough game modes to keep you coming back over and over again. The only weakness is the lack of variety in the levels that it offers. Despite that flaw, it doesn't halt this game from being highly-addictive and insanely fun! Well worth the price tag!",2018-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799493765d677877fb97,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,90,"20XX's difficulty is definitely fitting, considering the original Mega Man franchise is regarded as one of the toughest to complete. The roguelike elements work perfectly with the procedurally generated stages and permanent upgrade options. The controls genuinely shine, giving you complete control over your character. It has taken some time for the game to come to console platforms, but as it stands, 20XX is the definitive action platformer title paying tribute to the classic Mega Man X series.",2018-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799593765d677877fc47,Nintendo Insider,Darren Palma,80,"With plenty of modes, tons of upgrades, an in-depth record of your statistics and, most importantly, fun gameplay, 20XX certainly deserves a place next to Capcom’s mascot in the library of your Nintendo Switch.",2018-07-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799493765d677877fb91,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,90,"If you're a fan of platform games or roguelikes, 20XX comes highly recommended.",2018-07-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799493765d677877fb8b,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,71,20XX is a capable roguelike version of Mega Man X.,2018-07-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799693765d677877fc54,Nintendo Times,Aaron Conwell,65,"20XX is clearly inspired by Mega Man games of yore, but it fails to live up to the intricate level design, memorable enemies, and clever bosses. The randomized nature means each play is different, which may appeal to some gamers, but I’ll take a hand-crafted experience over this any day of the week. There’s a lot to like here, but it never came together quite the way I had hoped.",2018-07-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799493765d677877fba5,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,75,"As a non-fan of Mega Man the roguelike nature of 20XX at least appeals to me more than that series as a whole. The quick pick up and play nature of it, and never quite knowing what to expect, is fun and I appreciate the inclusion of the two base characters who play out very differently. If you happen to be both a roguelike fan and someone who appreciates the Mega Man X series I’d say it is a pretty easy title to suggest, if you’re only into one of the two your mileage will likely vary. Even with quite a bit of competition in this genre on the Switch 20XX is a pretty unique package, making it noteworthy if you’re a fan of challenging platforming and boss fights.",2018-07-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5f24859fd88e035744c1d0eb,oprainfall,Josh Speer,70,"In summary, 20XX is a great game that nevertheless has a few rough edges. My only nagging complaints were that I wanted even more. More bosses (hidden or otherwise), more characters, even more levels. Given the inspiration for this game, I would have even liked some mini bosses that perhaps popped up mid stage and offered you Core parts when you beat them. And ultimately, I wanted more plot. Or any plot, really. The game is charming, but it would be more so if I knew what the hell was going on. That said, it’s still very addictive and I would highly recommend it to fans of platformers. It provided at least 10 hours of gameplay for only $17.99, and that’s without unlocking 100% of the items. If you love rogue platformers and want a Mega Man experience on your Switch right now, you can’t go wrong with 20XX. Just be prepared to scream at the game when you die of bullet hell.",2018-07-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799593765d677877fc24,Xbox Sector,Leigh Walker,83,"20XX stands alone as not only a perfect alternative for Megaman fans, but also a fantastic game in its own right.",2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799493765d677877fba0,Nintendo Enthusiast,Greg Bargas,90,"If you decide to pick up 20XX—you're going to have a bad time. You're going to die, you're going to be frustrated, maybe even throw your controller in a fit of rage. If you're anything like me, you will find small instances of inspiration and confidence to pick up your pad once again and jump back into the fray. And, I couldn't recommend it more for that.",2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799493765d677877fb94,Game News Plus,Emine Ozturk,74,I can easily say that 20XX feels like a great mixture of Mega Man X series and rogue-like elements and it provides a great experience for the ones who would like to enjoy and ever-changing gameplay.,2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799493765d677877fb7d,NintendoWorldReport,Mitchell Parton,70,"What the game does lack, however, is content to come back to after mastering the quick 20XX runs. This doesn't mean that 20XX is worth skipping out on, though. This endless retro shooter is worth checking out, especially if you love Mega Man X or just solid platforming in general.",2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799493765d677877fb74,TheSixthAxis,Jason Coles,90,"It's a worthy successor to any of the old games, it is the game that Megaman fans have been waiting for, and quite simply it does what it does spectacularly.",2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799493765d677877fb5f,Nintendo Life,David Jagneaux,80,"Playing 20XX has an addictive rhythm to everything. You dive into the level, find loot like upgrades and currency bolts, kill bosses to take their weapons, and keep pushing until you die. After dying we'd often suffer from that 'just one more run' itch that's so common in roguelikes and the formula fits an action platformer like 20XX perfectly. The procedural engine does a good job of mixing things up, but after a while you can start to see a little repetition, but that's easily overshadowed by the sheer variety and amount of upgrades and customisation.",2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d86799493765d677877fb4c,COGconnected,Jason Fanelli,72,"There's a lot of fun be had here, a great challenge for those looking for a new retro-style platformer like this to take on, but 20XX never truly finds that ""retro"" charm. Instead, it's a new idea pretending to be a retro experience, and the more astute players out there will be able to sniff it right out.",2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,14f073a7a4204943b830717c32e2c710 5d867c5593765d6778790999,Black Red Gaming,Benjamin Guthrie,80,"The Tomb Raider reboot trilogy finishes off strong with Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the darkest game out of the three.",2019-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5593765d6778790996,Bazimag,Mohammad Maraghi,66,"Shadow of the Tomb Raider in the most optimistic sense, is a successful copy-paste from last game's cliché elements that thanks to its new environments and impressive atmosphere of its jungles, managed to offer an enjoyable experience that has many flaws. games's story unfolds in a cliché way just like the previous installments and the antagonist of game is a very lame and underwhelming character. Shadow of the Tomb Raider as the finisher of the reboot saga should have brought a more glorious and memorable ending.",2018-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5ed40dc4c28b1c4114c27153,TheReviewGeek,Greg Wheeler,60,Shadow Of The Tomb Raider ultimately bows out this trilogy of games with a whimper rather than a roar. The gameplay may be a little better this time around compared to Rise but the disjointed nature of its various mechanics make this game more frustrating and under-developed than it should be. I love Tomb Raider and have played almost every game since its original on the Playstation all those years ago but Shadow Of The Tomb Raider feels like a cruelly ironic name for this final title; a game overshadowed by what’s come before and never once looking like stepping out of the darkness and becoming a shining beacon for the franchise.,2018-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5493765d6778790959,VideoTime,Jesus Mendoza,95,Lara Croft has always been one of the heroines and one of the biggest icons of video games.,2018-11-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5493765d6778790965,Gaming Nexus,Sean Cahill,74,"Shadow of the Tomb Raider should leave us wanting more from the rebooted Lara Croft game, but with some clunky controls and a lazy combat system, what saves the game from being below average are beautiful visuals, fantastic puzzles and tomb layouts along with true adventuring. It's as mixed up of a bag as one can get.",2018-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5493765d6778790979,GameGrin,Ethan Butterfield,60,"Shadow of the Tomb Raider is entertaining enough to be worth the price of admission, but it's an action-adventure title that follows the same beats as any action-adventure title. While the story may be new, the characters, the set-pieces, and the dramatic ending, are all things we've seen before.",2018-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5493765d6778790974,Geeks Under Grace,Joe Morgan,80,"Fans of action adventure games are sure to enjoy Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It features great storytelling and exploration with fun combat, customizable weaponry, upgradeable skills, and plenty of new tombs to explore for treasure! Despite a couple of things holding it back, it's well worth your time and money.",2018-10-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5493765d6778790957,VG247,Kirk McKeand,,"For all the savvy tweaks to combat and exploration, Shadow of the Tomb Raider unfortunately feels like an extremely long expansion pack, now with killer fish and face mud.",2018-10-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5493765d6778790917,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,80,Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a fun experience and does well to cater for fans,2018-10-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5493765d6778790968,GameCloud,Blade Shaw,100,"While I just want to outright say that Shadow of the Tomb Raider is an excellent game, it’s honestly not the final message I took away from this series. The most striking take away for me has been the evolution of the character of Lara Croft, developing from a video game sex symbol in the ’90s to a legitimate heroine in the 2010s. While Lara is still sexy, it’s not her looks that define her character in a singular dimension. Her intelligence, strength and tenacity are all equal and make up the sum of her parts far more. I’m sad to say goodbye to Lara for now, but I’m also thankful for the experiences I’ve had playing these games. Lara has defined a generation of aspirational women, and I’m excited to see what awaits her in the future.",2018-10-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5593765d677879099f,Digiato,Pouria Daneshvar,70,Shadow of the Tomb Raider walks down on the same road as its prequels did. This is both considered a good and bad point. Fans might enjoy the game while we can not ignore its problems.,2018-10-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5593765d6778790984,The Gaming Ground,Sharn Daniels,40,"When finishing up a trilogy you expect it to have an ending to fit the bill. However, disappointingly enough, Crystal Dynamics “Shadow of the Tomb Raider” is about as memorable as the long-forgotten relics that Lara discovers.",2018-10-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5393765d677879090b,Jump Dash Roll,Luciano Howard,70,"Lara is the main reason you'll play this game, and as long as you go into with the right expectations, you won't be disappointed.",2018-10-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5493765d6778790920,PCMag,Sabrina Quinci,70,"Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a poignant action-adventure game that dives deep into the final chapter of Lara Croft's origin story. Unfortunately, it drops the ball in terms of frame rate and Lara's emotionless in-game character model.",2018-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5393765d6778790906,Wolf's Gaming Blog,,,"the journey of Lara was still one I’m happy to have gone on, and though the execution may be a little lacking I’m still looking forward to seeing where Lara will go from here, because I’m not ready for the journey to end just yet.",2018-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5493765d6778790911,GBAtemp,Scarlet Bell,80,"Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a fantastic game, this much I have no doubt. While I might not be able to compare it to the other games in Lara's modern trilogy, I can say with certainty this game does enough to stand proudly alone. Through great visuals, fun puzzles, and an unexpected degree of replayability, this is a game worth playing for any fan of the series, or anybody just looking for a great journey.",2018-10-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5393765d677879090e,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,60,"Shadow of the Tomb Raider‘s sense of familiarity is so strong that it might have been better as an expansion along the lines of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. That game also took place largely in one environment and felt exactly the same as the game that preceded it. At least The Lost Legacy came with a lower price tag and online multiplayer and its shorter length made it feel less dragged out. Ultimately, Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a by-the-numbers sequel to Rise of the Tomb Raider, capitalizing on the great puzzle tombs but failing to take any other worthwhile steps forward.",2018-10-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5593765d677879098a,PlayStation Galaxy,Jarren Navarrete,60,"Overall I loved Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It’s a decent game. Perhaps one that I will not remember any time in the future, but it’s a decent game nonetheless. I just don’t think it’s a worthy ending to the trilogy.",2018-09-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5493765d677879091c,SmashPad,Danreb Victorio,80,"It starts off a little slow, but the game’s pacing and story make Shadow of the Tomb Raider the best entry in the current trilogy, which I would argue is even better than the Uncharted trilogy.",2018-09-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 60788f68cfbed43e464671d4,TechQuila,Rahul Majumdar,72,"Shadow of The Tomb Raider is a good game. It’s been made with a respectable budget and decent writing, with tried and tested gameplay tropes. But that’s where the praise ends. For the final instalment in a trilogy, the game does not do enough. Not nearly enough at all.",2018-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5f00fecdd88e035744c19929,Vamers,Hans Haupt,80,"After five years, Crystal Dynamics' reboot of Lara Croft's origin story has come full circle with Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The game successfully builds on the foundations left by the 2013 and 2015 releases in the rebooted trilogy, respectively, and does a wonderful job of fleshing out the final arc in Lara's 'origin' story. Although the overall narrative may not be as strong as in previous titles, it does offer enough to keep players engaged throughout.",2018-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5393765d6778790908,Gameplanet,Baz Macdonald,60,"In 2013, Crystal Dynamics presented a Lara Croft grounded in interesting psychology for the first time and setup the beginning of an arc for the character which could have taken this franchise to new heights. But now, with the final entry in this chapter, new developer Eidos Montreal have unfortunately plummeted this journey to new depths instead. In this logically inconsistent entry into the trilogy, we are presented with an unlikable Lara in a story-line which cannot meld its own premise with the actions of its characters. Though the games mechanics remain familiar and fun, the finale to this trilogy is dragged down into the mud by the failings of its narrative and the depictions of its once celebrated character.",2018-09-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5393765d67787908dd,Too Much Gaming,Matthew Arcilla,70,"When you have dozens of ways of taking them out, enemies become little more than fodder for your sadistic amusement. And that’s unnerving, for while this iteration of Lara Croft has always straddled the line between adventurer and mass murderer, Shadow of the Tomb Raider decidedly tips the balance into making her a true terror.",2018-09-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5393765d67787908c8,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"Shadow of the Tomb Raider isn't as good as the original reboot, but feels more like a complete package than Rise of the Tomb Raider offered. Peru is represented beautifully, and with some jaw dropping landscapes coupled with very detailed character models, Tomb Raider remains an immersive adventure with just a few faults keeping it from being a true great. This is a fitting end to the most recent Tomb Raider series, but I do think it's time the series got a rest before hopefully getting another fresh look at some point in the future.",2018-09-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5e4353a6a575185e266f29df,Nerfeados,David Infante,,"Shadow of the Tomb Raider is not only the best game of the new trilogy, but also one with the best characters. The setting of the game sound bonkers most of the time but is definitely a great experience even for someone that didn't enjoyed Rise of the Tomb Raider.",2018-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5393765d67787908d1,TeamNerd,Giulia Garassino,84,"In conclusion we can say that we are facing an interesting chapter that certainly has a lot to show, but which, once again, sins in excellence. The tip that makes it special is still missing. A real shame because, this time, there were all the premises for a twist. Instead, despite the various improvements, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, he could dare a little more. The narrative moves smoothly, but leaves behind some details and sins in deepening the psychology of the characters. On the other hand, congratulations go to the technical sector, which proved to be excellent under almost all points of view, both in terms of texture and fluidity of the stock. In any case, a title to have, try and continue to play to explore each area, to be recovered if you have enjoyed previous productions.",2018-09-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5393765d67787908e3,Softpedia,Silviu Stahie,90,"While I'm sure that not everyone will agree, I think that Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the best one in the series. The puzzle solving/exploration/shooting ratio is spot on, so you feel that you're playing Tomb Raider.",2018-09-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5393765d67787908cd,Player2.net.au,Matt Hewson,,"It is by no means a bad game but due to its lineage, its problems seem much greater than they should. I, without a doubt, enjoyed my time within the game, but at the same time, I felt it could have been just that bit better, that bit more refined. As a result, I was never hooked in the way that I was with Rise of the Tomb Raider and it left me feeling a little down. Shadow of the Tomb Raider is well worth playing and it is an entertaining game, it just isn't as good as it could have been and that is a giant shame.",2018-09-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5393765d67787908ca,Cubed3,Az Elias,60,"When it comes to adventuring, exploring the unknown, and the raiding of tombs, this is some of the finest in the series. Shadow of the Tomb Raider takes Lara Croft to the most beautiful locations of the Peruvian jungles, rewarding players that search around with well-made and challenging tombs. For a change, it actually feels like you are a treasure hunter grappling and platforming through ancient ruins. Unfortunately, this is all offset by a forgettably weak and over-dramatic story, and simple combat sequences that do little to push creativity, underutilising what is otherwise a cool stealth and camouflage mechanic. In many respects, it is the best in the trilogy - but it is also so severely lacking in other areas that it just doesn't reach its full potential.",2018-09-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5293765d6778790861,Pardis Game,Alireza Razmjoei,70,Shadow of the Tomb Raider is an acceptable ending to a mediocre trilogy that succeeds at being entertaining but fails at offering a memorable and innovative experience,2018-09-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5593765d677879099c,SomHráč.sk,Martin Černický,90,"Shadow of the Tomb Raider is an excellent culmination of the modern Tomb Raider trilogy with the most famous videogame archaeologist in the lead role, cleverly combining new and old elements. Less action, but more adventure, and that's not necessarily a bad thing.",2018-09-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5293765d677879086e,Goomba Stomp,Ricky da Conceição,90,"Shadow of the Tomb Raider may be the best in the trilogy, a high action adventure against which all future entries must now be measured.",2018-09-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5393765d67787908da,WellPlayed,Kieran Stockton,70,"An enjoyable if by-the-numbers adventure game, whose formula is beginning to show its cracks",2018-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5293765d6778790865,Critical Hit,Alessandro Barbosa,70,"Lara Croft's final adventure in her revival trilogy is easily her weakest yet. Shadow of the Tomb Raider's story fails to critique the heroine in the many ways it attempts, while aging gameplay mechanics and troublesome new additions undercut deeply satisfying exploration and an exquisite visual presentation.",2018-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5293765d6778790858,The Digital Fix,Craig Huntley,90,"Overall, the game is a revelation, it's the nearest you are going to get to a perfect Tomb Raider game. It's sweat dripping environments whether in a jungle in Peru or deep in a tomb covered in blood or swimming through water filled caves filled with dead bodies made me feel like I needed to take a shower after each gaming session. Regardless of the age of the series, this game is keeping up with modern games and surpassing them in every way.",2018-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5293765d677879080d,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,70,"Unfortunately the trilogy didn't end with a bang, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider might disappoint you, story-wise. At the same time the gameplay is better than ever, with less shooting and more tomb raiding.",2018-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5393765d67787908d7,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,60,Lara’s dull characterization mixed with limited exploration and repetitive sequences makes Shadow of the Tomb Raider the weakest entry in the reboot trilogy.,2018-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5293765d6778790871,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,85,"The tweaked gameplay mechanics, along with a bigger emphasis on platforming and puzzle-solving, make this a perfect ending chapter for the recent trilogy, and series fans will certainly be pleased with how Shadow turns out.",2018-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5293765d6778790868,Gamefa,Mohammad Aria Moghaddam,75,"Shadow of the Tomb Raider is far away from our expectations, but i can't deny that it's still an enjoyable game for Lara Croft fans. Despite of some gun-play issues and weak combat system, it's doing great in stealth mechanics. Also With a beautiful environment and art design, you'll enjoy to explore in the world of SotTR. Finally, Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a ""just fine"" game for its fans and though it's not the best game of the series, it's still a worthy game.",2018-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 5d867c5293765d677879085e,GameNationSA,Boris Bulj,90,"Picking up after the events of the previous game, Lara and her best friend and long time expedition companion Jonah Maiava are in pursuit of Trinity in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Initially searching for a relic capable of “reshaping” the world in Mexico, Lara soon discovers removing it from its resting place has triggered a Maya apocalypse. Only with a second relic can she hope to save the planet from destruction, and her mission takes her to the jungles of Peru in search of answers.",2018-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,ee7f3c6725fd4fd4b8aeab8622cb770e 62d98dbe0bfe2deada19d9bd,COGconnected,Stephan Adamus,70,"F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch is an excellent story-driven, combat-heavy Metroidvania. But the Nintendo Switch version is the worst version available. If the Switch is your only option to play the game on, it’s a great game at its core. But if you have access to either PlayStation, or a PC, their visual and performance quality greatly outweigh the Switch’s portability option.",2022-07-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 62d9012e0bfe2deada19cdd2,Hey Poor Player,Shane Boyle,80,"Despite some unnecessary padding and a combat system that takes a little too long to get into full swing, F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch is a compelling and thrilling journey from beginning to end. A stunning world, engaging narrative, and rewarding exploration all combine to create one of the most immersive experiences to grace the genre in quite some time.",2022-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 62d877580bfe2deada19cbd6,Niche Gamer,Fingal Belmont,80,"F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a very solid “metroidvania”; one that anyone who enjoyed Metroid Dread, would find it worth their time. It is not as perfectly polished as Dread, but it makes up for it with its amazing visuals and setting.",2022-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 62cf5bf00bfe2deada1937fd,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,85,F.I.S.T remains an excellent action adventure on the Nintendo Switch and an unmissable experience for fans of the genre.,2022-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 62cefba20bfe2deada1926ae,Nintendo Life,Scott McCrae,60,"Although we may sound quite negative when discussing the game, FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch really is worth playing; it just has so much potential that it doesn't quite reach. It rides on the cusp of greatness so often, while not quite making it over the hurdle. We can't wait to play a sequel because if it was iterated on, FIST could be something really special. Sadly, due to the technical issues associated with this Switch version such as the unbearably long load times, it's let down even further. Overall, a promising foundation that we hope leads to better things in the future.",2022-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 62cefc1f0bfe2deada192894,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,85,"is a fun ride. Contrary to the aforementioned buzz, though, truth be told, it isn't quite at the same level of Metroid Dread (but what is?). This team is clearly onto something, though, and I wouldn't be surprised if their next effort in this space gives Samus a real run for her money.",2022-07-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 62d54a7f0bfe2deada198575,Gamersky,,80,The solid quality of F.I.S.T. is worth the sacrifice of some graphic performance to get it into the Nintendo Switch that you carry around.,2022-07-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 62820eb0008489e208d91639,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,85,"F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch may be an awkwardly named game, but it is also a solid Metroidvania title. The game may follow the genre blueprint faithfully, but the environments feel more than a series of corridors, since there are a number of open-air areas to traverse. The combat is fluid, and the movement tricks make you feel powerful very early in the game. The adventure flows by at a good pace, and the amount of secrets will keep you exploring each environment for quite some time. Genre fans and those who love a good 2D adventure will be happy with this title in their collection.",2022-05-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 623b1a5d274ec35e72dc4ef3,GameSpace,,85,F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch is a very beautiful Metroidvania with some backtracking that won't interfere with your exploration of the game's story. The plot is able to easily grab and hold players' attention without being boring. The game also features some interesting decisions when it comes to classic Metroidvania mechanics.,2022-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 616feba2e2b051b79e060e8a,SECTOR.sk,Ondrej Džurdženík,75,"Action rabbit with robotic hand is dangerous, but sometimes is too hard to resist your enemies.",2021-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 616e75d08a1e37b0e132fc80,Gamefa,,80,Successful and of course intelligent implementation of the elements of a Rouge-Like title alongside the well-executed platforming has greatly increased the value of this title.,2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 61762214a8056001e167a1fd,TrueGaming,,80,"F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a successful start for the development team and a satisfying experience for fans of metroydvinia games, offering satisfying and balanced content between battles, puzzle challenges and inter-platform jumping.",2021-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 6163dbf6622fdc536eb6aa34,Zoomg,محمد صادق تواضعی,80,F.I.S.T: Forged in Shadow Torch is a high-quality punk diesel product with Metroidvania elements that can be a good option for users interested in this genre and even players of 2D side-by-side games.,2021-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 615d54a4290395221a1dfc2c,Game Forces PT,Filipe Mesquita,60,"F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a generally interesting and appealing metroidvania, but with too many problems and frustrating design options. This title features varied gameplay and high-quality platforming sequences, but the inconsistent and frustrating combat detracts too much from the enjoyment of the experience. The obvious lack of refinement results in immense wasted potential, making this title recommendable only to the most avid fans of the genre.",2021-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 6155d07cd99be5e1f870c8d3,ZTGD,Ken McKown,70,"F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch is one of the worst names for a game ever. Still the exploration is second-to-none. I wish the combat was more fluid or the enemy encounters tweaked a bit better. I feel like most people will quickly fall off once the difficulty ramps up. It is not hard due to challenge, but more because of functionality and that sucks. It tarnishes an otherwise incredible experience that could have easily been the next huge series in the genre. Still if you can muster through the challenge this is an experience worth taking.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 61519d2967d9ff8f6b3fa9aa,GameMAG,,70,"F.I.S.T .: Forged In Shadow Torch combines a beautiful world full of anthropomorphic animals, stunning locations, great music, deep combos and fun exploration, but at the same time shows probmelms with uneven difficulty levels and unbalanced combat system.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 614b6a3c53aaa12e58cfc5e3,GamingTrend,Richard Allen,85,"F.I.S.T. Forged in Shadow Torch features complex combat, a huge and incredibly detailed map to explore, loads of secrets to find, a lengthy campaign, and gorgeous visuals. While I may have had a few minor gripes and do wish there was less required backtracking, I had loads of fun chasing down The Legion and its Iron Dogs and unraveling the mystery of the spark. F.I.S.T. is a must play for fans of the metroidvania genre.",2021-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 61442bc2f268facd23b9faa6,Twisted Voxel,Ali Haider,75,"In terms of Metroidvania aspects, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch shines, but the gameplay is clumsy and the plot is hard to take seriously.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 6143a12cf268facd23b9fa19,GameBlast,,85,"F.I.S.T. : Forged In Shadow Torch offers a solid experience for those who enjoy platform action games in general. The inspiration from the metroidvania genre is what sustains the game's addictive and frantic gameplay in an adventure that will keep you engaged from start to finish. With an emphasis on combat and exploration, it is one of the best games of its kind released in 2021, which arrived giving a real quality punch to the market.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 61431818f268facd23b9f8bf,FingerGuns,Toby Andersen,70,"FIST is a by-the-numbers Metroidvania, elevated by its cast of anthro characters and its deep and interesting dieselpunk world. However, this doesn’t distract enough to forgive its unbalanced combat, very standard level design and a lot of back-tracking.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 614191dfa1c77bbd39e730e5,PSX Brasil,Paulo Roberto Montanaro,85,"F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch stands out among metroidvanias for its excellent setting, solid gameplay and an engaging narrative, even if it's full of clichés. It ends up slipping in the rhythm, in some design choices and in some technical aspect, but it has enough qualities to become a must for fans of the genre.",2021-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 614a1c4fc320421e46fc9553,GamePro,Dennis Michel,85,"A rabbit that clumps in a coherent, demanding and motivating Dieselpunk-Metroidvania robot, what more could you want?",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 616cde67c93474a05eb37bd5,NextGen Player,Paul Hunter,80,"I thoroughly enjoyed F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch and highly recommend this game to all fans of Metroidvania games like Ori and the Blind Forest or Dead Cells. This game really does have it all: incredible graphics, exceptional gameplay, a deep and involved story, and a huge interconnected map to explore. It's one of the best PS5/PS4 games of the year so definitely check this one out.",2021-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 613e8699c4db5994a488ec23,Console Creatures,Bobby Pashalidis,80,"F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch may share similar elements of the Metroidvania genre, but TiGames has meticulously created its own unique spin to great success. Offering a challenging, rewarding, and ultimately fun experience, the game is a blast from start to finish thanks to succinct combat and well-executed exploration. Packed with tons of details and smart design choices, Rayton’s story may be familiar but the experience is exciting all the same.",2021-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 613c187cc3fe3874ae828696,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,90,"F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch came from out of nowhere and captivated me with its fantastic controls and map design. Even if its story and voice acting can be a bit dull at times, its presentation and gameplay more than make up for any budgetary setbacks found along the way. If this is what we should expect from metroidvanias in this upcoming generation of games, then F.I.S.T. has already set the bar very high and for that I’m thankful.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 613b61e464f4324fcd14d26c,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,80,"The odd gameplay issue aside, F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch is one of the most enjoyable Metroidvanias you can play right now. While you probably won’t care about its story, it’s easy to fall in love with the game’s detailed world and somewhat cute characters. It’s the thrilling combat and raft of collectibles and upgrades to find that will have you going back to it time and time again, however, keen to make Rayton the powerful hero he’s destined to be.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 6139fd6464f4324fcd14d0db,Gameblog,,60,"F.I.S.T. Forged in Shadow Torch first manages to captivate the player for hours thanks to its singular world. Unfortunately, even if we feel that he has been inspired by the best and proposes a global construction that inspires respect, he suffers from certain errors of youth impossible not to sanction.",2021-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 6139fcac64f4324fcd14d0cf,Cubed3,Luke Hemming,90,"Personally, rarely does a Metroidvania game capture the imagination, often being lost to the backlog due to their constant trial and error navigation and repetitive backtracking. With that thought at the forefront, it's a credit to developers TiGAMES that F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch still hasn't been put out to pasture in the backlog farm. Everything about this title is a joy and great, engaging gameplay is complimented by a beautiful world that springs to life on the PS5 both visually in its setting as well as its characters and stories. Top this off with a great protagonist and you have a game of the year contender in every respect. Metroid Dread? Who needs it.",2021-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 6137f0567257ea23f275e9d6,PlayStation LifeStyle,Blake Grundman,85,"While it may not redefine the Metroidvania style of games by any stretch of the imagination, F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch is a stellar example of the genre done right. Featuring mildly interesting characters, a world teeming with life, and a well-designed map that is very player-friendly, it genuinely feels like it does damn near everything right. As long as you don't mind an occasional table flip encounter here and there, this is a hare-raising adventure for the ages.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 6137badbea2645107126e053,JVL,Nyam Hazz,85,"If the artistic direction of F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch with its anthropomorphic orientation in a diesel punk universe is remarkable, it is not its only strength. The title is indeed very solid, both in its platform aspect and in the very fluid and dynamic combat phases.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 61379942ea2645107126df3d,Destructoid,Chris Moyse,80,"F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch is an exemplary action-adventure, packed full of heartfelt detail and design, daubed in a grimy-yet-absorbing aesthetic, and powered with punchy, satisfying combat. While some of its elements will be over-familiar to genre fans, the originalities still shine through, resulting in a brilliant-looking, great-playing metroidvania that will delight players, whether they have a fluffy tail or otherwise. Heed my words: It’s most definitely wabbit season.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 61375bcbea2645107126deae,Oyungezer Online,Eren Eryürekli,85,"F.I.S.T. literally smashes its fist on the table and says ""here I am"" heralds China's arrival in video game industry.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 61375380ea2645107126de7a,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,85,"The little developer that could, TiGames, more than deliver with F.I.S.T, an instant must-play for Metroidvania fans and one of my favourite games this year.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 6137387dea2645107126de6f,Twinfinite,Jake Su,80,"All in all, F.I.S.T: Forged in Shadow Torch is an excellent offering that is surprisingly getting very little marketing at launch. With a great aesthetic, an engaging enough narrative, together with challenging combat and rewarding Metroidvania exploration, this is one resistance movement everyone should be signing on for.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 6138c5bd5184774561133f05,Noisy Pixel,Azario Lopez,90,"F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a gorgeous Metroidvania that tells a much better story than any anthropomorphic narrative has a right to tell. It’s emotional and engaging during each scene brought together with challenging moments of action and puzzle-platforming. This game respects your time, but some moments can drag on due to limited fast travel and some confusing objectives. Who cares though, you’re a rabbit with a robotic fist attached to your back; how cool is that!?",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 6138a1927257ea23f275ea08,WellPlayed,Adam Ryan,75,"Standing out among the Metroidvania crowd is tough, but with satisfying combat, great platforming and a cleverly designed and well thought out world, F.I.S.T. more than manages to stand on its own lucky feet.",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 6137b83cea2645107126e047,GamingBolt,Steven Mattern,70,"Aside from rigid combat and some visual hiccups, F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch delivers a unique world with an intriguing narrative and tight traversal.",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 61376a13ea2645107126debb,TheSixthAxis,Adrian Burrows,70,"F.I.S.T. offers a rock-solid Metroidvania experience that I enjoyed greatly. Chunky combat, glorious level design and well-hidden secrets are what gets me out of bed in the morning, and F.I.S.T provided all of that and terrifying talking bears too. Unfortunately, I can't overlook the technical issues that plague proceedings. If TiGames sort out the problems with a rapid patch then this would be a game that's much easier to recommend.",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 61367125ea2645107126ddfc,Game Informer,Marcus Stewart,85,"Punching through F.I.S.T. only gets better thanks to its evolving combat. Mapping every inch of the world is an engrossing, good time",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 61362008fcc37bee8d17adac,Wccftech,,80,"F.I.S.T. Forged in Shadow Torch throws a lot of different things at the wall and tries to make them all stick. In the end, it's a bit of a messy mix of platforming, combat, robots, and animals that Dr. Robotnik would be proud of, but it's still great fun to play even if it doesn't make a lot of sense.",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e708b1e608f446eaa80488d26b7444b 61dc2fdc9e5c48c548d6b283,GameGrin,Artura Dawn,90,"Northgard is one of the prettiest titles in the genre, and with a very addicting gameplay loop, players are sure to spend several dozen hours to it.",2022-01-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5e5facfabdf729557ef42948,neXGam,Michael Tausendpfund,77,"With Northgard, Shiro Games has already proven on PC that they have created a fun and long-term, entertaining strategy game with the Vikings from the far north. The port to the switch was also successful, although a few minor flaws cloud the overall impression. In particular, I found the small font size exhausting in the long run, hopefully an adjustment of the size will be patched here, or at least a setting in which you can set it yourself. In terms of gameplay itself, there is little else to complain about, so that genre fans can look forward to a successful representative of the development strategy.",2020-01-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5df8d614239b721b0efd9534,FNintendo,André Silva,80,"Northgard is a gem of a real-time strategy game and a marvel to play thanks to its exquisite art style, magnificent handheld experience, immensely long lifespan and the myriad of details and elements that form the whole game. A truly remarkable work that's set to capture the attention of fans of RTS and of anyone who enjoys lengthy, engaging and ambitious experiences.",2019-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5de5bd32ad4f81777e1f4133,Game Freaks 365,Joey Anderson,80,"If you've enjoyed games like Warcraft, The Settlers, Civilization, or Age of Empires you can find a home here with these Norsemen. However, it's not the most welcoming game for newcomers to the genre.",2019-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5db9563ac55ae12d47d2b1b5,The Digital Fix,James Eckhoff,70,"Northgard certainly is not a bad game by any means, though I felt myself wanting it to be more of a game. Whether simplified for console release or not, I found myself craving more depth throughout my time in this Norse world.",2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5da89f81c7c36e55d01edeab,Pure Nintendo,James Colozzi,100,"Northgard is a fantastic, well put together title. I found it to be challenging enough to keep me at it, but not over the top and unbalanced. Vikings conquering, smashing, and crushing enemies is a lot of fun! Get this game if you're an RTS fan, it's a must-have.",2019-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5debd775ad4f81777e1f4ff9,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,75,"Northgard is an accessible strategy game on consoles, and that in and of itself makes it appealing for those who might be new to the genre. The brightly colored visuals are appealing, even if the rest of the presentation is relatively average, but where Northgard really starts to shine is in its surprisingly depth of strategy the longer your session runs. Weather, different clans and a variety of ways to claim victory help to make for varied, entertaining sessions well worth a play.",2019-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5d94f1bffb2612131ba537a0,PlayStation LifeStyle,Jenny Jones,70,"The game can be quite the challenge until you really get the hang of all the various systems, being able to manage what your people do and who they fight is incredibly addictive. It's also really thrilling whenever you manage to pull your clan back from the brink of disaster. If you're a fan of strategy games then it's definitely worth giving Northgard a try.",2019-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5d8b6ab26fb37f1499e4f870,NintendoWorldReport,Matthew Zawodniak,70,"Overall, Northgard is a wonderful strategy game despite its shortcomings. The rough edges can make it tough for newcomers to the genre to get invested, but if you're a fan of strategy games or able to tough it out through the warts until everything clicks, then you're in for a treat. The Switch is a natural fit for the 4X genre, and Northgard is a prime example of the potential that this style of strategy game can have outside the PC ecosystem.",2019-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5d8b6ac26fb37f1499e4f872,VGChartz,Jacob James,70,"The Switch port has its shortcomings compared to the PC original, but portability makes the trade-off worthwhile.",2019-09-24T23:00:00.000Z,False,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5d867bb593765d677878c843,Kinglink Reviews,,70,"This is a RTS that doesn’t focus as heavily on combat. It’s more of a worker placement game, which produces a different feel, and slower gameplay, but is interesting for most of the time.",2019-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5d867bb593765d677878c8b9,GameSkinny,Jonathan Moore,70,"While Ragnarok brings a lot of interesting new elements to Northgard, the update ultimately feels like somewhat of a mixed bag.",2018-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5d867bb593765d677878c8a4,Game Debate,Shaheryar Ehsan-i-Haque,80,"All in all, it has to be said that Northgard is an extremely promising premise. It has a good storyline with challenging campaigns. While there are some minor hiccups here and there, overall, it's an awesome addition to the RTS genre.",2018-05-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5d867bb593765d677878c853,Videospielkombinat,Wyzzlex,80,"Northgard is a very polished game. The controls are intuitive, the gameplay is fluent and it's great both in singleplayer and multiplayer.",2018-04-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5d867bb593765d677878c8a9,SomHráč.sk,Miroslav Slemenský,70,"Northgard isn't a perfect successor to The Settlers series, but thanks to its gripping single player campaign and well-done multiplayer with balanced factions, it deserves your attention.",2018-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5d867bb693765d677878c8f5,GRYOnline.pl,Adam Zechenter,85,"Northgard is a surprisingly great game. It will appeal both to fans of The Settlers series and to enthusiasts of multiplayer strategies. Additionally, it sounds nice, looks decent and it has a high replay value. Even the single-player campaign is well-made and interesting. Northgard is a great example of perfecting the use of Early Access.",2018-04-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5d867bb593765d677878c886,SA Gamer,Garth Holden,85,Northgard takes some of the best elements of your favourite old RTS games and breathes life into them with an economic management twist. A tighter campaign would launch this into greatness.,2018-04-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5d867bb593765d677878c8c0,PC Gamer,Fraser Brown,84,"Northgard is a surprising, elegant RTS that's laden with a very dull story.",2018-03-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5d867bb593765d677878c84d,God is a Geek,Dale Emasiri,80,Northgard is a must-play game for fans of the genre and could serve as a very good starting point for the newcomers who are just discovering RTS games for the first time.,2018-03-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5d867bb593765d677878c87d,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,80,"Northgard is a good and different RTS, that brings back the memory to The Settlers series. It has few mechanics, but all works well.",2018-03-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5d867bb593765d677878c87a,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Matt Cox,,"Northgard is simple in all the right ways, challenging not because of complexity but complacency – it's harsh, but rarely unfair. Every system clicks together to create tense, satisfying matches where every decision matters.",2018-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,fe25372005a64796a61dd122fb6e2b7f 5d867eaf93765d67787a0404,SomHráč.sk,René Blanárik,85,,2019-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eaf93765d67787a0422,PSX Brasil,Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho,80,"Trials Rising continues with the intentions of its predecessors, offering a very difficult and addictive challenge, as well as a great design of stages. However, the grind that the game requires at a certain point and the lootboxes system are negative points that take away the shining of the title.",2019-04-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eaf93765d67787a0417,pressakey.com,Tim Bissinger,40,"Trials was expanded from a wonderfully purist arcade title to a big Game as a Service - including Lootboxes, real money integration and embarrassing ingratiation with the Fortnite target group. So at least I don't enjoy trials anymore, although the playful core belongs to the best of the series. Too bad about the great level design.",2019-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eaf93765d67787a0401,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,80,Trials Rising is better than ever and it’s even more fun on the Nintendo Switch,2019-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eaf93765d67787a03fe,GameFeature,,76,"Trials Rising is a fun game and recommended for nice evenings with friends. But even on its own, nobody gets too short, because the simple gameplay gives everyone a quick start into the game. The handling is self-explanatory and feels real, but the implementation is a real challenge. Since the one or other starting point is also like two, three, or infinite times seen. The world map on which to see and reach all events provides a different number of game modes. So you can compete against the time, or against other Ghost players, or rock in tandem with his buddy in front of the sofa the track. The Lootboxes are lined with colorful content, reminiscent of Fortnite. These are distributed after leveling and can be opened. There are 120 routes and these can be repeated with the different bikes to improve his lines. To make matters worse, the editor is added, with this one can create routes and make the community available and have them rated.",2019-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eae93765d67787a03d1,Glitched Africa,Marco Cocomello,75,It is the great recipe that we have loved for years with new locations and a load of in-game purchases.,2019-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eaf93765d67787a040d,Switch Player,Nick Hanchet,50,"Trials Rising is the latest of the nearly-20 year phenomenon which, unfortunately, proves that less can indeed be more. The addition of the mid-game grind immediately dissuades the player from continuing and, coupled with the Switch version’s shortcomings, only highlights how great we used to have it.",2019-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5f2949efd88e035744c1e05a,Enternity.gr,Bill Georgakopoulos,70,"Staying true to its essence, Trials Rising becomes friendlier to those less familiar with the title and manages to raise the bar of difficulty for the fanatics.",2019-03-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eae93765d67787a03ce,PlayStation Galaxy,Lexuzze Tablante,70,"Trials Rising, as far as everyone is concerned, fulfills your wildest dream of doing idiotic flips, crazy hoops, and mindless stunts that are deemed nearly impossible in real-life for kicks even if the game rewards you with blatantly horrible and bland cosmetics.",2019-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eae93765d67787a03dd,Fintendo,Ville Kovanen,80,"""The challenge rises up to new level.""",2019-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eae93765d67787a03e0,FingerGuns,Greg Hicks,80,"It’s a very solid and responsive racer, reminiscent of its earlier iterations that kept the racing tight and less over-the-top lunacy. It’s got its hooks back in to me, pushing me to keep getting those top times and not bogging us down with eight minute long spectacle tracks. That being said, it’s hard to ignore the incessant use of microtransactions and what it brings with it, the in your face constant reminders about loot crates and such. It taints the experience that it’s saving grace is really in the gameplay, that all the bumf just spoils it somewhat.",2019-03-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eae93765d67787a03b6,GameMAG,,70,"New game in Trials series features addictive gameplay and nice physical model. It suffers from outdated graphics, long loading times and limited customization options. However, fans should like it anyway. Just don't play a Nintendo Switch port - it is bad.",2019-03-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eaf93765d67787a0407,Nintendo Insider,Darren Palma,80,"Call me old fashioned, but when it comes to wanting a simple structured progression system akin to Trials Evolution, Trials Rising’s tendency to shamelessly Michael Bay the presentation did leave me pining for simpler times. However, I still found Trials Rising incredibly engrossing enough to fill dinner breaks and free time with the convenient ability to master the bunny hop anytime and anywhere.",2019-03-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5e4ed12cbdf729557ef41168,Nerfeados,David Infante,,"Keeping the tradition of the Trials games, Rising is a good step ahead in the future of the franchise. Keeps the mechanics intact and improves the design of the tracks, unfortunately the game can feel a little bit grindy in its progression and the content of the Loot Boxes (even if are only cosmetics) is rather disappointing.",2019-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5e6a6f5dbdf729557ef444af,Pixel Arts,Danial Dehghani,85,"in the end, if you want a challenging game and you are ready to go one track over and over again to set the best record, don't even hesitate to try Trail Rising.",2019-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eae93765d67787a03d4,SECTOR.sk,Peter Dragula,80,Physics-bending motorcycle racing continues. Without big innovations but still so much fun!,2019-03-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eae93765d67787a03c8,VideoTime,Jesus Mendoza,85,"Extreme sports video games have been very competitive, but have been losing attention from the videogame community.",2019-03-08T05:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eae93765d67787a03da,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,70,"Trials Rising boasts one of the best track selections of the entire franchise. Sadly, paired with forced online connectivity, convoluted menus and completely unnecessary lootboxes.",2019-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eae93765d67787a03b7,Player2.net.au,,100,"Apart from obnoxious loot boxes, Trials Rising is the premier Trials experience available. Pitch perfect challenge mixed with addictive physics-based gameplay, what more do you need?",2019-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eae93765d67787a0395,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,80,Trials Rising is a very good game and a return to form for the series.,2019-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eae93765d67787a0383,Electric Bento,Neil Curry,84,"I had a lot of fun with Trials Rising. There were so many times I would sit down to play for a 20-minute session, and then two hours would go by.",2019-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eae93765d67787a0386,Game Informer,Matt Miller,73,"Crazy motorbike obstacles will likely always be fun, but a grindy progression loop drags your cycle into the mud",2019-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eae93765d67787a037d,Wolf's Gaming Blog,Baden Ronie,70,"Trials: Rising is a tricky one to score. At its very core what makes the Trials games so addictive, so satisfying and so god-damn rewarding is still present. Once again I found myself clutching the controller at 3am with a slightly manic expression plastered across my sweat-covered face, mumbling something about needing to bounce the back wheel off that edge to shave off some time. Once again, I found myself thinking, “Just one more go. Alright, maybe two.” again and again and again. It’s just irritating that Trials, arguably the quintessential example of a sleek game, has got bloated in this latest iteration.",2019-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eae93765d67787a0378,GameSpace,William Murphy,82,"For my money, Trials Rising is simply worth every penny. It's a rare game that I'm finished reviewing and still want to play. ",2019-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867ead93765d67787a0350,ZTGD,Ken McKown,80,Trials Rising is a great package for a small price. ,2019-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eae93765d67787a0393,Xbox Achievements,Richard Walker,80,"Keeping the core fundamentals intact, Trials Rising is every bit as enjoyable and challenging as its predecessors, but is marred slightly by the introduction of a pointless levelling system that only serves to lock off tracks and force you to needlessly grind. That core Trials gameplay is still sensational, though.",2019-03-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867ead93765d67787a035d,CGMagazine,Joseph DeClara,70,"Trials Rising, another excellent racing platformer hybrid, is bogged down slightly by an ugly loot box economy and an unnecessary leveling system.",2019-03-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867ead93765d67787a0354,AusGamers,Steve Farrelly,90,"And like Trials and RedLynx, for that last joke, sorry not sorry.",2019-03-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867ead93765d67787a035f,GearNuke,Khurram Imtiaz,80,"Trials is not an easy series, and Trials Rising continues the trend of making you as frustrated as possible. It is annoying but also strangely satisfying if you conquer a tough track. The progression system is a little flawed but with the new multiplayer mode, this feels like a complete package.",2019-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867ead93765d67787a0352,New Game Network,Tim Reid,75,"Trials Rising offers up a great set of tracks with a good difficulty curve and the most fleshed out multiplayer options the series has ever had, though forced grinding to unlock later tracks in the campaign and intermittent performance problems create the kind of barriers you didn't want to see.",2019-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eae93765d67787a03d7,Bazimag,Mahdi Eftekhari,70,"Trials Rising is a 2.5D racing game that because of shortcomings of its developer team can't become anything more than a entertaining game. However there are some big and small charms in it that can convince the fans of series or even other gamers to experience the game; although this experience isn't complete and faultless, but it's definitely lovely and enjoyable.",2019-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867ead93765d67787a0362,FNintendo,Pedro Mesquita,70,"Trials Rising is the latest game in the Trials series, a name associated with very high and demanding difficulty levels. This chapter brings to the Nintendo Switch a game that is both very fun but also affected by technical flaws. While the experience is mostly positive, it's important that the flaws get corrected through updates, as that would significantly improve the experience.",2019-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eaf93765d67787a0410,Unboxholics,Γιάννης Φανίδης,80,"If you are a fan of the Trials series, it is worth investing your time.",2019-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867ead93765d67787a035a,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"After Trials Fusion, it was unclear where the series would be going from there. Trials Rising feels refreshing and more down to Earth this time around. It never fails to impress, make you laugh, or affirm you’re in complete control. This is a game that’s always fun to pick up and play, even if the things like gear crates and load times on the periphery aren’t. It’s clear RedLynx haven’t run out of tricks yet, and Trials Rising cements that – this is the best Trials has felt yet.",2019-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867ead93765d67787a0358,Just Push Start,Damian Seeto,80,"Overall, Trials Rising doesn't change too much of its formula, but this is a good thing because the Trials series has always been challenging and addictive. The new Tandem Bike mode is full of fun, but the single player mode might upset some fans due to its new progression system. Other than that, most Trials fans will love this new entry and what it has to offer.",2019-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867ead93765d67787a0356,Polygon,Russ Frushtick,,This is the Trials I fell in love with.,2019-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867ead93765d67787a034e,PCGamesN,Ben Maxwell,90,"A marvellously accomplished realisation of RedLynx's deranged vision for the series, which somehow manages to be both the most accessible and most unforgiving Trials game to date.Ben Maxwell",2019-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867eaf93765d67787a040a,MSPoweruser,Lewis White,80,"Trials Rising still feels like an extension of Trials Evolution. It may not feel like the true big-budget sequel that many still crave for, but then Trials is an iterative series. Instead, Rising is more of the same just slightly more polished than what we’ve experienced before. It’s not going to break minds, it’s just a great motorsport puzzler.",2019-02-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867ead93765d67787a0331,Guardian,Keza MacDonald,80,"Pure two-wheeled thrills drive this motorbike racing game, as you hurtle over spectacularly wild tracks around the world. Just avoid the acorns",2019-02-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d867ead93765d67787a032c,Flickering Myth,Shaun Munro,75,"If you can withstand Trials Rising‘s needless XP grind, it finds the series in classic “video-game-as-cocaine” form.",2019-02-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,cb362a4d9a2d42dda1005021522ca733 5d86737193765d677875878c,Pure Nintendo,Kaelyn Daugherty,75,"Prison Architect is a fun building game where you get to manage your own prison. It's a little too complex at times and I don't like some of the artwork, but the pros outweigh the cons. I recommend checking it out if you're a fan of sim games.",2018-10-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737193765d67787587a1,NintendoWorldReport,Joel DeWitte,80,"It should be noted that the Switch version is meant to also include an Escape Mode where you control an inmate trying to find their way out. For the purposes of this review, we haven't been able to check it out. Despite that omission, it's not hard to pour a bunch of time into Prison Architect, and I am happy to recommend it to anyone looking for a sim game to play on their couch.",2018-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737193765d677875879e,Destructoid,Joel Peterson,85,"I like computer books. I have a shelf packed with programming textbooks, stories about the industry, and a library of eBooks on various languages I learn and work with. I also have one oddity published by O'Reily called Getting Started With Dwarf Fortress. Of course Dwarf Fortress is not a programming language, but a game. An infamous game known for an incredible depth of complexity and one of the worst user interfaces ever built. Aside the fact that the game is comprised entirely of ASCII characters, it is difficult enough to parse that it has its own sizeable text box. A shame considering it is one of the most unique and wonderful games around.I never mastered Dwarf Fortress, but it stoked the fires of my interest in the simulation genre and as the years have gone by there have been plenty of interesting clones of the game. Prison Architect is one such game, and while it chooses to ditch the mind boggling scope of Dwarf Fortress and focus the player on a singular task, it is not any worse off or lacking in depth because of this. After hanging around on PC, it has made its way to the Nintendo Switch, making it (for now...Rimworld, anyone?) the only notable title like it on the console.",2018-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737193765d6778758792,Fintendo,Ville Kovanen,70,"""A warden can also be an architect""",2018-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737193765d67787587a4,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,80,"It's still an awkward fit for console controls, but the game beneath them is worth the effort nonetheless.",2018-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737193765d677875879b,ZTGD,Wyatt Daniels,80,"Prison Architect allows for freedom and creativity with its deep simulation systems and the multitude of player options. Players may become surprisingly invested in their prison and in their prisoners, something that can only be achieved by letting them mess with every small detail.",2017-07-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d67787588e1,games(TM),,80,"Smart, thought-provoking and uniquely compelling",2016-09-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737293765d677875880f,ComiConverse,Alan Stock,80,"If you can persevere through the game's poor useability, you'll find a complex and compelling sim with many player stories to tell.",2016-09-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737193765d6778758798,GameCynic,Damien King,82,"Despite the occasional bug and some derpy AI here and there, Prison Architect is a solid title that hits all the right notes for simulation fans, taking an obscure concept and transforming it into a fun game that delivers hundreds of hours of playtime.",2016-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737293765d67787587e3,PS3Blog.net,,88,"I have enjoyed the game, and every hour spent playing for my Prison Architect review was certainly worth it. It is very addictive, with tons of content to enjoy across all its modes. You can play the game as you see fit, and the amount of freedom you have is incredible.",2016-08-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d6778758909,GameCrate,Afroxander,80,"Prison Architect isn't the easiest game to delve into, but it provides patient players with a deep, challenging, and entertaining experience.",2016-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d6778758915,Post Arcade (National Post),Chad Sapieha,80,This deep penitentiary construction and simulation game is a lesson why for-profit prisons are destined for corruption and inmate mistreatment,2016-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737493765d677875893a,Impulsegamer,Daniel Coomans,50,"The game definitely suits one who loves crafting games, though as a beginner in the field this game works well as it's fairly user friendly and small enough in scale you won't get lost in it, strangely addictive at times yet not enough to steal you away from the big names in terms of longevity.",2016-07-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d6778758903,MonsterVine,Michael Elliott,80,Prison Architect is a solid title with an engaging premise and an enjoyable campaign that can last as long as 6 hours or more.,2016-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d677875890f,PushStartPlay,Brett Claxton,79,"Prison Architect: Console Edition hits a lot of the right spots to appeal to fans of strategy and construction games. The fact that it lets you play the game with an emphasis on one or the other if you want, means that it'll appeal to a wider audience.",2016-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d67787588cc,Gaming Nexus,Randy Kalista,80,"A lot of things can behave badly in prison, and I'm not just talking about the prisoners. But Prison Architect told me an engrossing story—and taught me a thing or two—with its tutorial and design.",2016-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d67787588fe,Gaming Masters,Eddie Stubbington,83,Excellent Sandbox with a pointless tutorial,2016-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737193765d677875878f,Stevivor,Stuart Gollan,75,"Prison Architect is an excellent sandbox, a throwback to the days of Bullfrog's Theme series that forces you to balance an eye for aesthetics with pure functionality. Those who don't need to be led by the hand to explore the deep systems at play will find an excellent simulation to lose themselves in, with online sharing options providing a huge selection of prisons to explore, tear down and rebuild. If you can stomach the morality of prisons for profit you will enjoy Prison Architect.",2016-07-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d67787588d8,PlayStation Universe,Aaron Varshney,80,The pick up and play nature of Prison Architect in tandem with its wealth of gameplay options make this title far outshine its few flaws with a charming and engaging overall package.,2016-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d67787588a9,Metro GameCentral,,80,A great simulation game that works impressively well on consoles. Although at times it almost feels like a psychology study of the player rather than the inmates.,2016-07-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d67787588db,TrustedReviews,Richard Tanner,70,Prison Architect is a solid simulation experience that raises the stakes thanks to pulling no punches when it comes to human beings being locked-up. A surprise treat.,2016-07-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d67787588c9,VideoGamer,Tom Orry,80,"Prison Architect is a full-on sim that will eat your time. If you fancy a dark look inside the running of a prison, look no further.",2016-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d67787588d5,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,80,"'Prison Architect' has grown from a wonky but promising idea into an awesome strategy experience. Except for some persistent pathfinding bugs, the AI and building elements are spot on, and I highly recommend this game even to people who may not normally enjoy the tycoon genre.",2016-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d67787588d2,GamingTrend,Patrick Rost,85,"Great for returning lifers, or first time criminals looking for a great builder experience.",2016-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d677875889f,COGconnected,Erin Soares,87,Introversion Software and Double Eleven did a superb job making sure Prison Architect was more than your typical simulation game.,2016-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737293765d6778758803,TechRaptor,Reagan Cox,80,Prison Architect is a great simulator that made the transition from computers to console admirably.,2016-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d677875890c,Rectify Gaming,Khris Golder,80,"This prison sim game is unique, memorable, and has the makings of an incredibly long playthrough off a single save file.",2016-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d67787588cf,USgamer,Jaz Rignall,80,"This port of the popular PC prison-building game has been nicely executed to deliver a deep and compelling experience on consoles. Its complex menus and mechanics present a fairly steep learning curve, even with the game's effective tutorials, but once you get over it, Prison Architect is a challenging, entertaining, and surprisingly addictive game that offers plenty of potential for long-term play.",2016-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d6778758906,TrueAchievements,Mark Delaney,80,"Prison Architect is a deep offering of gameplay elements, interconnected systems, and emergent storytelling, all of which remain addictive for fans of such micromanagement. If all this sounds like more work than fun, you're probably right; this game just isn't for you. There were times when I looked at the game in my library and became stressed at the idea of playing it some more. Controlling a population of inmates who, by the basic nature of prison, don't want to be there, can feel like a second job. More often, though, I was amazed by the game's intense level of detail to the human element of being behind bars, and I walked away from the experience with an appreciation for such a stellar genre title. If you're a fan of simulations, Prison Architect is one of the best there is.",2016-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d67787588c6,PlayStation LifeStyle,Dyani Wood,80,"We like to have control in our games, us simulation-lovers. For me, it's because I know I can't control life. So I'm happy to dive in and control fake life. Plus, I have a general life-goal to never actually experience prison. Prison Architect satisfies a simulation need with a topic that is unique, and gives you lots of options to set up your dream prison. Dream prison? Sure.",2016-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d67787588c3,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,72,"Creating a candid simulation of a correctional facility is Prison Architect's purpose. Its power is allowing the player to decide if moral indifference—their own or Prison Architect's—is either a strength or weakness. Prison Architect's trip to the PlayStation 4 undermines its capability with an unnecessary layer of obstruction, but the interference it creates isn't impossible to overcome.",2016-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d67787588a2,God is a Geek,Chris White,85,Prison Architect is a fantastic strategy sim which highlights both the difficulty of running a prison and keeping a lot of prisoners happy.,2016-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737293765d6778758806,Saving Content,Ed Acosta,80,The team at Introversion has made a very fun management sim and Double Eleven has done a wonderful job translating the game and it's controls to consoles. It's fun to design a prison and just as fun to run it like a well-oiled machine. That is unless you connect two power generators together causing them to short and lose power to your entire prison leaving the high security prisoners free to wander and kill any guard who happens to cross their path.,2016-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d677875889c,Push Square,Kell Andersen,80,"Prison Architect is a fantastic simulation game. Its clever systems combine in interesting and intuitive ways to create an experience which is tense, challenging, and engaging. Niggling control issues aside, the title is a terrific example of how a traditionally PC-only genre should be ported to consoles.",2016-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d6778758912,The Cube,Zack Hage,70,"Prison Architect is a game I would definitely recommend to any simulation diehards, but some looking for a more accessible pathway into the genre may want to take it easy. However, most of the major flaws have been ironed out from the Early Access experience, which is a sign of improvement others aren't as worthy of.",2016-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d6778758918,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,83,"Prison Architect is in good company with games like Papers, Please, providing great entertainment value without obstructing its sobering social commentary.",2016-05-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737393765d677875888a,Cubed3,Ian Soltes,80,"There are many upsides to Prison Architect. From its smooth and easy controls, strong gameplay, and the chance for anyone to test how they would react when placed at a position of power. Of course, the game is not without its downsides either, such as the way it can end up fairly monotone once the game is mastered, but, as a whole, it's very worthwhile.",2016-01-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737293765d6778758800,GameWatcher,John-Paul Jones,85,"In many ways, Prison Architect feels like the 'Theme Prison' game from Bullfrog's golden years that we never actually got. Certainly, if Prison Architect's extended stint in Early Access was any indication, developer Introversion, much like the aforementioned legendary British developer, had no shortage of ambition and this is certainly something that has translated into the final product because minor niggles aside, Prison Architect is a one-of-a-kind prison building experience rife with emergent stories the caliber of which we haven't seen in some time.",2015-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737293765d677875880c,ZTGD,Jae Lee,75,"After some time with Prison Architect, I can't say that that I've completely warmed up to the genre just yet. Still, that doesn't mean I regret the time I spent playing it either. Even though Prison Architect has its share of flaws and limitations, it's still a fun experience I'm sure fans of the genre will enjoy.",2015-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 5d86737293765d6778758847,Hardcore Gamer,Luke George,80,"Prison Architect is a genuinely fun game that makes you think in unexpected ways. Apart from some slight campaign fatigue and an Escape Mode with plenty of potential but poor execution, it's hard to put it down. A surprising depth of character draws you in and a depth of gameplay that keeps you there. If you love the Tycoon style of game then this is definitely for you. If that's not your thing, then give Prison Architect a go anyway, you will be pleasantly surprised. Until you realize that it's 3:23 am and you have work tomorrow, at least.",2015-10-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,cf42bfef8bdc4a3b9db9ae500c9bfe06 61251d5f8d9b67f5a31a9be7,GuiltyBit,David Pérez,81,"This remastering turns what was already a great title into an essential adventure. Thanks above all to a considerable graphic leap, which improves the already great setting.",2021-08-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 61080d9bd331d5c7af43ea69,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,70,"Rutger Hauer, a future cyberpunk and an investigative adventure are the keys to Observer, which comes with a new version improved in terms of graphics and functionalities. The PlayStation5 and Xbox Series versions are different from each other, with gaps between one and the other and with certain inconsistencies and performance problems in their strong modes. For the price at which it goes on sale and the new content added, you can give it a try.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 61055c21225de4b94d293199,GameBlast,Nycolas Medeiros,90,"A psychological horror in a futuristic cyberpunk world is not something you see every day, and Observer: System Redux executed that premise brilliantly. The mixture of calm and quiet moments with the journey through the disturbed minds of victims of a terrible crime keeps the player apprehensive at all times, but curious to know where the strange clues will take us. This definitive version brings great features, but which will be more attractive to first-time players than those thinking of revisiting this dark investigation. The individual story of each resident of Class C is as interesting as the main plot and makes us want to know even more about this strange Polish future.",2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 6103f7244d9073a176b31a6a,COGconnected,Doug Mercer,75,"Whether or not it’s worth it for your new system, is probably up to whether or not you’ve played it before. The additions to the main game include some extra playtime, and the graphical upgrades make it a smoother running experience, but I don’t know if it’s worth a brand new purchase of the game. However, if you haven’t played Observer: System Redux yet, this new version is the PERFECT way to get your hands dirty in this cyberpunk murder mystery.",2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 611312af81dfdd2baab61ed1,IGN,Sarah LeBoeuf,80,"Blade Runner meets 1984 in Observer: System Redux, a tense and atmospheric psychological horror murder mystery.",2021-07-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 60ff0801df87667753dcb66c,Gamefa,,85,"If you're bored and looking for a horror-style game with cyberpanky-detective elements, Observer: System Redux can be a great choice for your leisure time.",2021-07-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 60fc2b4d357a0c5af5f9f218,Chicas Gamers,Álvaro Bustío,,"Observer: System Redux is a great revision of the ""classic"" of 2017 "", if in its day it was already a great game at a graphic level, now it looks spectacular with the new additions that we can enjoy throughout the approximately 8 hours The game. The Polish studio Bloober Teams, known for the recent The Medium, on this occasion will move away from the supernatural to invite us to travel to a pessimistic future with a Cyberpunk aesthetic, reverting to narrative and puzzle-solving gameplay such as the one lived in Layers of Fear.",2021-07-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 6160fb1410b39c41d6ea2e49,Hey Poor Player,Andrew Thornton,70,"Observer: System Redux weaves a moving tale, both fascinating and relatable. With fantastic updated graphics, stunning audio, moving voice acting, and a memorable environment, this is a tale worth experiencing. I just wish it actually played better. The few times you actually have to do more than walk from room to room, the game falls apart. Thankfully they don’t make up a huge chunk of Observer, but they grow more common as you get deeper into the game. If you’re okay with that, though, and have time for an interesting cyberpunk story, Observer is worth your time.",2021-07-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 60f9706d3fe51c12c8ac453e,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,80,"4 years ago, this was a fun cyberpunk/detective story and it’s a good thing that it still is as fun and as thrilling as when it first came out.",2021-07-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 60462874529d50e69fa0ffa1,Cubed3,Luke Hemming,70,"Overall, Observer: System Redux is a great pickup for those looking to see just exactly how well their shiny new consoles can perform, as well as having an interesting experience to boot (you know, like a computer). Environments are beautiful in a truly depressing, atmospheric manner, and lead Rutger Hauer really makes the effort to portray a downtrodden detective tired of the new cybernetic world order. This is a clear pick up for fans of psychological horror drama, looking for a few jump scares and… uncomfortable-ness over a few hours. For the rest, however, it's an interesting experiment that perhaps could benefitted from less of the shocks and more of the Detective chops.",2021-03-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fee59a00f8974118c937a43,Game Freaks 365,Drew Meadows,80,"Observer: System Redux is more of a definitive edition than a full remake. Despite some segments falling flat, it's a tightly-wound narrative that is one of Bloober Team's finest.",2020-12-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 60abf91357ed0e0490ae2a3e,INDIANTVCZ, Barbora Šalandová,90,"Observer: System Redux is a perfect game for you if you are searching for a strong story and a world that lives its own life with many secrets left for you to uncover. Puzzles are difficult just enough and scary sections are also worth it, although sometimes they won't scare you that much.",2020-12-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fde6ff88add7352830ff11a,BaziCenter,Bahram Bigharaz,70,"Blooper Studio's attempt to take advantage of the cyberpunk genre's hype created by Cyberpunk 2077 neither fails nor pays off, as Observer: System Redux is mediocre adventure game that can't really challenge the new generation consoles.",2020-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fdd6a9b8add7352830ff0af,GotGame,Cole Nixon,80,"Overall, Observer: System Redux is a fantastic next gen upgrade. While the original was already a great title, this is easily the definitive edition. Few titles accurately capture the experience of a daunting mystery like this one. If you’re looking for a great cyberpunk thriller, this one should definitely be on your radar.",2020-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fe0f4f18add7352830ff346,Generación Xbox,Javier Gutierrez Bassols,70,"Observer: System Redux follows in the wake of the original, repeating the same failures as three years ago. Yes, the work of Bloober Team in the graphic and artistic section is spectacular, with an impressive finish and managing to maintain 4K and 60fps at almost all times. But taking advantage of this new edition, they could have solved the problems in the gameplay that the original already presented.",2020-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fda840d8add7352830fed17,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,75,"Those who did not try the game yet, should go ahead and dive into this adventure, they will not regret it. Thanks to the added extra content, Observer System Redux can be also recommended to those who already unveiled Dan's story. Still, it feels that it would have been more appropriate to offer System Redux as a free upgrade to those who already own the game, instead of charging extra money for it.",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fd05d75038871749d4183af,Darkstation,Lee Mehr,80,"There’s an expectation for next-gen remasters to be cash-grabs, but Bloober Team went beyond resolution upgrades. Observer: System Redux shares a similar release history with Blade Runner: a newer version releasing with extra content and impressive visual polishes. It doesn’t avoid all the pitfalls endemic of walking sims nor of this studio, but it deserves augmented respect like its closest inspiration eventually earned.",2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fcf65de038871749d418264,Wccftech,Francesco De Meo,82,"Released as both a remaster and an expansion, Observer: System Redux manages to fully deliver its promises, improving the original's experience with new meaningful content, quality of life changes, and massive visual improvements that leverage the power of the new consoles. The game hasn't changed a whole lot since the original, so those who did not like it in the first place will not change their minds with Observer: System Redux, but those that did will find the remaster to be a worthy purchase.",2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 61f0981f9e5c48c548d72ba4,JumpCut PLAY,Giles Nicholson,70,"Observer: System Redux is a fascinating, sometimes thrilling trip that I would highly recommend despite its flaws. The game’s slower pace won’t be for everyone, but those who persist with it will be rewarded. It’s a world you wouldn’t want to live in, but an intriguing place to visit. Turn on, plug in, and freak out.",2020-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fc910de038871749d4178de,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,80,"Observer is still a fascinating game with a compelling story and some really interesting set pieces that both confuse, scare, and bring out emotion. Fans of the adventure genre, especially ones that include investigation and a great cyberpunk coat of paint on it, should pick this one up. Players that already own the original version of Observer may want to think twice if they’re looking for a high-profile visual upgrade. While it’s no slouch in the graphics department, I don’t know if it’s worth double dipping for that.",2020-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fc8a074038871749d417757,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Oscar Garcia Mompean,80,"Observer: System Redux is the update of a title that tried to contribute ""something"" more to the ""bland"" walking simulator with dialogues loaded with references, a powerful visual narrative, different mechanics from what is seen in this type of titles and a dirty, oppressive and decadent setting closer to survival horror. It is undoubtedly a rare bird within narrative adventures and that now has a powerful facelift that puts the title of Bloober Team back on the front line and proves that the Polish studio is capable of making games. surprising.",2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fc82a91038871749d417649,Gamer Escape,Mike Thomas,70,"The story is engaging and filled with noir goodness, the gameplay added to the feeling I was a memory hacking detective, and the visuals felt straight out of one of my favorite 80s movies. But the absolutely relentless and aggressive lights and patterns that invade the game a few hours in made it a hard game to finish. Because of this I still recommend it, but with a large and bold asterisk.",2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 60788a49cfbed43e464671a0,TechQuila,Arkadyuti Bandyopadhyay,84,"While it's not worth buying at full price, Observer: System Redux is definitely worth getting it on a sale and trying it out. Be warned that the game might not suitable for people with a history of epilepsy or who had suffered seizures in the past.",2020-12-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fc57e32038871749d4170fa,JVL,,85,"Admittedly, Observer is not a triple A with a production equal to the video game stars of the genre, such as Cyberpunk 2077 or Deus Ex. And its anecdotal gameplay will not suit those looking for a ""traditional"" video game. But Observer is also a proposal, a vision of cyberpunk that honors the most striking works we have seen. With its creepy and oppressive world, its dirty and sticky atmosphere, and its narrative filled with innovative ideas, Observer is a game that marks the spirits. A successful coating that sublimates a mastered scenario, addressing themes specific to cyberpunk, and which reveals a dystopia where it makes it hurt.",2020-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fc4a681038871749d416da7,GBAtemp,Ben Sellwood,75,"This is without a doubt the definitive version of this game that you should play over all other versions, but its drawn-out sequences and repetitive sequences still, unfortunately, prevent this game from becoming ""Essential"" tier gaming.",2020-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 62539ace008489e208d7e6ec,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,65,"A solid pick for walking simulator fans, but others will find a shallow game hidden behind the excellent audio/visual presentation.",2020-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fcec286038871749d41816a,Expansive,,80,"It certainly is a far better performing game now than it was on PS4 / XO a few years back, and the extra content more that makes this a must-play package. True, the next-gen launch lineup is competitive, and there’s lots of choice, no matter what genre you’re into, but if you’ve yet to experience this world and you’re looking for a good sci-fi story to sink your teeth into, you’ll have a fantastic time with Observer: System Redux.",2020-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fc9deab038871749d417a1e,MMoinGame,Daniel Garcia Ballesteros,85,"Observer: System Redux presents a really attractive and atmospheric world. Whether we consider the game as a reconstruction, remastering, remake or any combination of terms, it is without a doubt an example of an improved edition well done.",2020-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fbfa2ec038871749d416932,COGconnected,Lou Sytsma,75,"Observer is a decent game. The highly detailed environments and disturbing dream sections are hobbled only by the gameplay’s limited, repetitive nature during the real world sections. It features a solid voice work performance from Rutger Hauer too. As an early title for the PS5, there is much to be impressed with. Observer runs smooth and loads quickly, and it looks great even though the artistic direction subdues the impact. However, the old dictum remains – good graphics alone do not make for a great game.",2020-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fbf49e6038871749d4168ee,Digital Chumps,Steven McGehee,86,"Observer was a fine game three-plus years ago, but this re-make is head and shoulders above the original thanks to an awesome presentation, three new side missions, and a price that’s hard to pass up when compared to many games being more than twice as expensive. While we all look forward to Bloober Team’s next one, The Medium, you can’t go wrong with Observer: System Redux if you’re looking for a captivating cyberpunk mystery thriller.",2020-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fbf2777038871749d4168e3,Gamers Heroes,Blaine Smith,90,"Observer: System Redux combines a psychological thriller narrative with psychedelic visuals, terrifying chase scenes, and next-generation graphics to provide one of the most impressive remaster packages I've played in ages.",2020-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fbe3aeb038871749d41679f,Push Square,Graham Banas,70,"Observer: System Redux is a legitimately impressive overhaul. At long last, the PS5 has allowed Bloober Team's ambitions with this title to be properly realized. New quests slot into the experience wonderfully, Rutger Hauer's performance remains impeccable, and the game just generally has a lot more to offer this time out. While an overreliance on jump scares and a plot desperately in need of some trimming hold the experience back from true greatness, Observer's fancy new PS5 incarnation at long last feels like the title it was originally intended to be.",2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fc8eb27038871749d417816,SomHráč.sk,Adam Hambálek,80,"Observer: System Redux offers some intestesting additional content with a new shiny coat of paint. However, we can't help but feel that the setting has quite a bit more potential than what the developers have chosen to reveal to us.",2020-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fbd9227038871749d416751,TheReviewGeek,Greg Wheeler,60,"If you like police procedurals or walking sims, Observer: System Redux is essentially a collaborative wired hybrid of the two. Tying both these genres together, Redux’s augmented bulk is held in place by a murder mystery that consumes the bulk of this 6-8 hour game. If that sounds like your jam, Observer: System Redux is definitely worth a play - and it's incredibly pretty too. For everyone else on the fence, Redux's gameplay leaves a lot to be desired and is probably a better option to rent than outright buy.",2020-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fbd5e7f038871749d4166fa,GameMAG,,60,"If you ignore all the needless meddling with graphic options in the console versions of the game, you can call Observer: System Redux a pretty good remaster, with some great visuals and a portion of a completely new content. But at the same time System Redux carries on every single problem the original release had, basically being yet another walking sim. It's quite likely that Observer: System Redux will take its place among some other games, that no one will ever remember a year from now.",2020-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fbcd8f4038871749d416575,Gameblog,Gianni Molinaro,90,"Observer System Redux is an absolute must-have, whether you played the original game or not. If you're keen on Cyberpunk and horror, you'll find here exactly what you want : a beautiful game, with a stunning universe and fantastic dialogues and storytelling. Improvements are more than welcome and offer a more attractive and intense experience. The best game Bloober Team has delivered. It clearly doesn't deserve to be lost in time like tears in rain.",2020-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fcd0ed1038871749d417de8,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,85,"Observer: System Redux is a welcome update. At first I questioned why we were getting it so soon after the initial game’s release only a few years ago, but those concerns abated rather quickly. Small quality of life improvements to the gameplay make the experience less frustrating this time around, the additional missions are well-done and welcome additions and enough cannot be said about how much better the visuals look this time around. As someone who enjoyed the game when it first released, I did not regret my second time with it here. If you missed Observer three years ago and dig cyberpunk themes, you really do need to check this title out.",2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fbc1d25038871749d4164c9,PlayStation LifeStyle,Brianna Reeves,80,"Consequently, Observer: System Redux is not for everyone. Hell, it wasn't for me. But the experience itself, where it takes you at least, is worth the ride. It's worth the sweaty palms and the dread of turning on your new console, knowing full well the tense and often uncomfortable adventure through madness that awaits. Some may even decide that it's worth a second go-round.",2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fbbc3a5038871749d4163dd,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,90,"With the updated graphics, reworked gameplay mechanics, and new content, Observer: System Redux is a treat for those already familiar with it and newcomers alike. If you haven’t already checked it out, then now would be a good time to do so.",2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5fbb9249038871749d41636f,Flickering Myth,Shaun Munro,70,"If remaining a fundamentally flawed experience, Observer: System Redux is a gorgeously nutty dive down the sci-fi horror rabbit-hole, and an impressive show-piece for your new hardware of choice.",2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 60d74d64c39fc6608bcd72f3,NintendoWorldReport,Philip Orona,70,"Its steep learning curve takes patience and determination to overcome. It's clear that this game is aimed at a very specific clientele. If you like a good challenge and overlanding is your kind of thing, Snow Runners is for you. If you like to romp through the countryside at full tilt with little consequence to your vehicle, stick to Forza Horizon.",2021-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 60c24935ab3e90299df70a5d,Nintendo Times,Alex Knight,80,"GREAT - In the gaming space of off-roading playground titles, SnowRunner is the pack leader by far. Having honed their franchise for the better part of nearly 8 years, the game has some of the best terrain deformation I’ve seen, and realistic-feeling physics that truly make you engaged like you’re slogging through completely inhospitable terrain. There are some drawbacks in terms of onboarding difficulty, and some platform specifics like handheld mode being a toasty battery drain unlike I’ve ever seen before, but if the Switch is your gaming console of choice, it’s a total treat to have SnowRunner perform so well and provide countless hours through its campaigns.",2021-06-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 60bfcfbdab3e90299df7062f,XboxEra,Jesse Norris,86,If you’re looking for something that can last you hundreds of hours as you slowly and sometimes surely search through the wilderness and deliver much needed supplies then this is a Game Pass game that should be right up your alley.,2021-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 60ad1a4c57ed0e0490ae2c6e,33bits,Rubén Manzanares,80,"SnowRunner is a unique title loaded with content. It will take us about 90 hours to complete the main missions. It also has dlcs increasing its duration to 190 hours if we are completists. With numerous and different events, it is a title that does not disappoint and that is very entertaining. Even so if you get bored, you can try it in cooperative where you will have guaranteed laughs. Although the game does not have a soundtrack, its ambient sound and its huge landscapes will be more than enough to please us.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 60a7b2d957ed0e0490ae240f,Nintendo Life,Chris Scullion,70,"SnowRunner is an interesting truck driving game where the environment is your opponent. As long as you can put up with its audio and visual issues and understand that it's an extremely slow-paced game, the rewards for sticking with it are worthwhile.",2021-05-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 60a2f510a321e63347095e46,Nintendo Enthusiast,A.K Rahming,85,"Despite its limitations, SnowRunner on Switch can rightfully be declared as a ""late but great"" kind of port. This is a rare occasion where Switch owners will feel their patience has been respected. Considering the complexity of SnowRunner's simulation, foliage-dense open maps, and high-quality exterior and interior models, the fact that this is all somehow running on a 7-inch tablet with 2015 hardware is simply amazing to me. This is a feature-for-feature port, so there's nothing that Switch owners are missing out on compared to on the other platforms. Rather, there's only the key addition of portable play. So, is it worth it? By all means!",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 60a2e869a321e63347095e43,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"SnowRunner takes the series to new heights as it exceeds MudRunner in every way, while retaining everything that these games are known for. Saber Interactive balances frustration with wins that feel earned, even if that take you many hours in-game to achieve. This is a great entry point for those curious to traverse weathered open-world environments while completing jobs in singleplayer or online coop. SnowRunner is as deep as it is rewarding, and is one not to be missed.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5f35687831b9014139fe25e5,Games Xtreme,,80,"If you've played the previous games then you'll grasp the concept rather quickly as a lot of it is still the same but improved, examples of tasks you'll need to take are delivering resources to locations to build bridges to connect other areas of the map to make your life easier, or clearing obstructions varying from rockslides to collapsed electricity transformers. In all honesty, when I looked at the map and saw all of the jobs available it was very overwhelming to the point of being confused as to where to start and what I needed to do.",2020-07-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ee2bd14c28b1c4114c2813a,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,80,SnowRunner offers a rather unique experience when it comes to vehicle-based video games.,2020-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ed74175c28b1c4114c27492,GamesFinest,,60,"In my test I tried to stay as objective as possible, especially because otherwise I'm not really a player of such genres. And yet, in the short time I played Snowrunner, I actually enjoyed it. Although I do see some problems here: For example, the tasks are just too repetitive to be really motivated to put much more hours into the title than I have done so far. Furthermore, the gameplay is also clearly too slow for me. The only reason why I would play the Snowrunner longer would be the multiplayer - as soon as it runs stable at some point. Even though my opinion is rather reserved, I can see the hype among the target group and can understand why the title is played passionately.",2020-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ed3cdf4c28b1c4114c270e6,Game Debate,Chad Norton,80,"SnowRunner is a beautiful - and oftentimes frustrating - experience, but it's that journey you undertake, one that you carve out yourself, that makes all the trials and tribulations worth it. The struggles you face will become obstacles to conquer, with each route forming a sort of puzzle to solve. It may take a while to get into, and if you're having trouble at the start then stick through it, as the long haul is well worth it.",2020-05-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 615f57da9e65de2d02a17adc,GearNuke,Humad Ali Shah,90,SnowRunner is a love letter to driving simulator fans and it's one of the best games the genre has seen to date.,2020-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ef4e293d88e035744c18868,Unboxholics,Χρήστος Παπέλης,80,"SnowRunner is definitely a unique case. If you find its concept appealing, give this game a chance, as it may be an unusual yet really fun and relaxing way to pass your time.",2020-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ed66a73c28b1c4114c2732b,INDIANTVCZ, Michal Burian,70,"SnowRunner is a perfect off-road simulation. It is a complex game with tons of content and great challenge. You can spend dozens of hours playing it. There've been some improvements since MudRunner. The technical part, however, lowers the final verdict by two points with lots of mistakes that have negative impact on the gameplay and with worse graphics. That's why our recommendation stopped at 7/10. Otherwise, it would be a 9/10, because in its genre, SnowRunner is unrivalled.",2020-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ebe125bbdf729557ef4b28e,AusGamers,,86,"com/games/spintires-mudrunner/review/"" target=""_blank"">a second time</a> to do battle with the very earth itself.",2020-05-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ebe0bbebdf729557ef4b247,Jump Dash Roll,Derek Johnson,60,"SnowRunner's core gameplay is unique and satisfying, but there are too many simple design flaws to make the game anything more than Death Stranding without the intrigue.",2020-05-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ebb420dbdf729557ef4ae42,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"SnowRunner's realistic depiction of driving through thick mud and dense snow across a vast sandbox is quite admirable. It is, without a doubt, a far better game than its predecessor, complete with a ton more content, and future planned DLC. The three main regions feel distinct, and while beautiful, there are plenty of frustrating moments ahead. Now, if you excuse me, I have a big rig stuck halfway up a mountain in a couple of feet of sludge.",2020-05-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5eb8a73dbdf729557ef4abfd,Player2.net.au,Christopher Button,75,"SnowRunner is a compelling combination of truck simulation gameplay within the structure of a western triple-A open-world game. It’s an odd mix, but it works, in spite of some minor annoyances.",2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ec2e1d5bdf729557ef4b4ce,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,80,"It’s hard not to say that SnowRunner is the sequel to MudRunner. But one can argue that it is also a more gamified and less authorial piece. It feels better to play in the long run, but it lacks the feeling of discovery the previous one had. If anything, the games complement each other. If you do plan on getting it, make sure to grab MudRunner too, even if only for its vibrant mod community.",2020-05-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5eb6c95ebdf729557ef4ab6d,We Got This Covered,David Morgan,80,"SnowRunner is the stay-inside game we need right now. Slow, rewarding, and providing just enough resistance to keep the player sharp, it's a singularly zen experience that's made for a particular kind of person -- even those who avoid more genre-standard titles.",2020-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5eb5a5d3bdf729557ef4ab2d,GameMAG,,80,SnowRunner is an exemplary sequel in which the variety of content has increased several times compared to the previous game.,2020-05-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5eb2debabdf729557ef4a942,COGconnected,Clayton Cyre,74,"I enjoyed many aspects of SnowRunner and see the improvements that Saber Interactive has made with the new entry into the series. After tackling mud and snow, it’ll be interesting to see where the next title treads.",2020-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5eb1f4a4bdf729557ef4a863,Shacknews,Chris Jarrard,90,"Simultaneously relaxing, infuriating, perplexing, and rewarding, SnowRunner is on my shortlist for game of the year.",2020-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5f19c4d2d88e035744c1b7d3,IGN Middle East,Zaher Albalbisi,80,"SnowRunner focuses on certain group of players and dedicates all of its content towards that hardcore fun track driving simulation, but still it does that very good with a great online co-op to raise its value.",2020-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5eb6f338bdf729557ef4ab87,Gamefa,Mohammad Aria Moghaddam,80,"SnowRunner is worth to be considered as one of the best driving simulation games. The game can be a little slow-paced or too challenging sometimes, but totally, it's a really good game. Saber Interactive newest game is not for everyone, but it's an enjoyable experience for fans who want to try some new challenges.",2020-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5eb27cd7bdf729557ef4a8b8,Rapid Reviews UK,Jonathan Ober,100,"I would say that I am a simulation game aficionado of sorts, having played MudRunners before, as well as other games in the genre like Farming Simulator, Construction Simulator and EuroTruck Simulator. For some, the driving simulation style of games just never clicks. For others though, the gameplay is relaxing and enjoyable, despite frequently finding myself careening down a hill or tumbling over an embankment.",2020-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ead7e96bdf729557ef4a394,3DNews,,80,"Despite some insignificant and purely subjective flaws, SnowRunner offers the best offroad simulation experience yet.",2020-05-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ead6932bdf729557ef4a36a,Bazimag,Bahram Bigharaz,85,"Although it is going to be though on newcomers, the amount of improvements have made this a great title among driving simulation games and SnowRunner is definitely the best of Spintires franchise to date.",2020-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ec30f2cc28b1c4114c25d14,Operation Sports,Robert Kollars,,"It is also worth noting that there's even more content on the way with the SnowRunner Season Pass, which is included in SnowRunner — Premium Edition. The content will be delivered in four phases, each with its own unique theme and region. The Season Pass will include brand-new vehicles, maps and activities throughout 2020 and beyond. The first Season Pass content drop is expected in the coming weeks, so get ready to brave the tundra and hunt down the wreckage of a lost World War II bomber.",2020-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ea963e6bdf729557ef49fff,IGN Italy,,82,"SnowRunner is a brilliant off-road truck simulator with a keen eye to entertainment and fun. Deep but accessible, frustrating but rewarding, it's a compelling experience where impossible adventures become possible.",2020-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ea94f81bdf729557ef49f86,IGN,Luke Reilly,80,"SnowRunner's peculiar brand of off-road ordeals is addictive, deep, and rewarding when played in the right spirit.",2020-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5f229694d88e035744c1c8a4,Chicas Gamers,Adrián de Francisco,,"With Snowrunners we see a title that gives what it promises, a transporter simulator with a great mapping, realistic physics and a wide variety of environments and vehicles we have for hours of content where the goal is not to arrive as soon as possible to complete our tasks, If not take a leap of joy to get to that path that we saw impossible or cross the swamp thanks to the fact that we have acquired a better vehicle. We also have a cooperative multiplayer section with up to 4 players, and that gives one more incentive to take a few hours to the title, since you can do joint missions with your friends.",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ee31351c28b1c4114c281e0,Xbox Achievements,Matt Lorrigan,60,"SnowRunner is a slow game, requiring a lot of patience to get through. If you're willing to give it the time investment it asks, then you will find a satisfying experience here, with each contract you take, and each road you traverse, unfolding into one big puzzle to tackle. A hoard of customisation options also allows you to tinker with your trucks to your heart's content. If that sounds up your street, then SnowRunner might be for you, but don't expect to get anything done fast.",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ebd0c64bdf729557ef4afa6,GuiltyBit,David Pérez,74,"We are facing a somewhat continuous title, but with enough news to satisfy the fans. New types of missions, a three-fold extension, the inclusion of snow, vehicles and the customization of them, are more than enough content for this sequel. Of course, it will test our nerves.",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5eab0669bdf729557ef4a273,SomHráč.sk,René Blanárik,90,"SnowRunner moved the bar a couple steps higher in every way. The beautiful realistic graphics offer plenty of amazingly detailed winter environments. If you're patient enough and a fan of offroad driving simulators, you'd better not miss it.",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ea98a40bdf729557ef4a07a,AnaitGames,Víctor Manuel Martínez García,100,"A truly masterful simulator, and one of the most immersive games in recent memory.",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ea84159bdf729557ef49e1f,SECTOR.sk,Peter Dragula,85,Very good successor of Spintires and Mudrunner with new challenges.,2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ea82265bdf729557ef49db1,The Games Machine,Stefano Calzati,83,"SnowRunner is a dirty game with spotless physics. A truck-sized open world, tiring, slow yet extremely adrenaline-fueled work simulation. Maybe sometimes too tiring, but capable of giving enormous satisfaction.",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ea80899bdf729557ef49d9e,GameSpew,,80,"Truckin’ ain’t easy but if you jump into SnowRunner’s driver’s seat, you’re in for a great ride.",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5ea7e36ebdf729557ef49d88,Spaziogames,Paolo Sirio,78,"Snowrunner is an experience worth living, whether you're a fan of the genre or played it for the first time with Death Stranding without even knowing it was just that",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,5014d355b4684d80a095a570219c3443 5d867f9693765d67787a56db,Rapid Reviews UK,Shaun Hughes,90,"With Hotline Miami dominating the top-down, over-the-top, brutally violent genre in gaming since its introduction in 2012, it was high time a new game tried to get in on the action and take the steely crown. Having started out in 2014, Krakow based developers One More Level have added another game to their catalogue with God’s Trigger. Promising the opportunity to ‘slay enemies with speed and precision in an over-the-top show of blood and explosions’, I was keen to see just how well this one would hold up. Find out here at Rapid Reviews UK!",2019-06-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5da77f26c7c36e55d01edbb6,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,88,"God's Trigger is a not a game made for relaxing. It's difficult and frustrating, but every death is justified, it's not unfair. It was your mistake. It will please you if you long for some more Hotline Miami.",2019-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9693765d67787a56e8,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,70,"God's Trigger is a fast-paced, twin-stick action game that knows it is campy and kitschy and does not apologize for it. It's also unapologetically unforgiving, so you're likely going to die. A lot. At least you will as you try to learn the game's various nuances while facing enemy hordes. The gameplay could use some extra polish and the solo experience feels a tad lacking compared to multiplayer. If you're a fan of Hotline Miami, however, then this is the kind of angel or devil's food cake you'll want to get and eat, too.",2019-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9693765d67787a56de,Gamefa,Mohammad Aria Moghaddam,83,"God's Trigger is a really good over-the-top shoot-'em-up game that when you start, it makes you play it more and more. Its ""deep challenging gameplay full of violence"" beside having some nice differences with similar games of this genre, make God's Trigger a valuable game that worth your time and money, specially if you play it in co-op to see full potential of the game.",2019-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9693765d67787a56d9,Gamersky,,81,"God's Trigger is weak at story part. Nonetheless, you will enjoy the gameplay since it contains a lot of fun.",2019-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9693765d67787a56e5,AbsoluteXbox,Ben Ledsham,92,"verall, God’s Trigger was a brilliant experience, despite the amount of times I died. The fast action-packed combat makes you stress about what’s around the next corner.",2019-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9693765d67787a56eb,Daily Star,Philip Hayton,80,"The soundtrack also makes a huge impression, again with each area having a different style of track. From creepy industrial house music to surf guitar riffs, you'll be doing a shoulder dance while you paint the town red.",2019-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9693765d67787a56da,GameMAG,,80,"God's Trigger is a fun arcade action game with a co-op and a nice campaign, which uses a Hotline Miami formula with the addition of some new mechanics.",2019-04-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9693765d67787a56e1,COGconnected,Lillian King,88,"God’s Trigger was a blast to play. It is a gritty bloodbath that had fun with the tropes it played with and never sacrificed story or gameplay for its component parts. Harry and Judy made a great team in a corrupt world, and killing sinners, whether they’re cowboy body doubles or deranged cultists, has never felt so good.",2019-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9693765d67787a56e3,Slant Magazine,Chan Khee Hoon,70,"n the vein of so many B movies that seek to provide the campiest of thrills, God’s Trigger takes delight in its over-the-top violence, cheesy monologues, and nonsensical plot. It’s what makes the game so memorable, even if that means it never defies genre expectations. God’s Trigger is no rousing masterpiece, nor does it want to be.",2019-04-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9693765d67787a56d0,Wccftech,Rosh Kelly,79,"God's Trigger might feel underwhelming at the start, but its mediocre tutorial hides a fast, frantic and fantastic hack and slash that is perfect to play with a friend.",2019-04-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9693765d67787a56c9,Screen Rant,Rob Gordon,80,God's Trigger is an outrageous and chaotic top-down shooter with a robust co-operative mode and plenty enough action to cover up its clunkier moments.,2019-04-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9693765d67787a56cb,GotGame,Kieran Toovey,80,"Even though it’s hard to evaluate God’s Trigger without comparing it to Hotline Miami, it does enough to separate itself. The numerous abilities and weapons allow for more variety, and the game is much more welcoming to newcomers and casuals.",2019-04-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9593765d67787a56be,GBAtemp,,76,"A fun game held back by some questionable design decisions, I can recommend God's Trigger, but only to a certain niche audience desperate for more Hotline Miami clones to play. A few cuts to unnecessary mechanics here, a little streamlining to avoid annoying the player there, and this game easily could've been in 8.5/10 territory. As a game of middling quality overall, it's likely to be buried in the deluge of Steam indie games instead.",2019-04-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9693765d67787a56d7,GameSkinny,Thomas Wilde,80,"Heaven's under new management. It takes a little while to come into its own, but 'God's Trigger' is a decent weekend's worth of splatterpunk entertainment.",2019-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9693765d67787a56c5,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,90,"Coming straight out of nowhere, it’s undoubtedly one of the best games released this year, and is an absolute must for anyone who loves local co-op.",2019-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9693765d67787a56d2,Windows Central,Brendan Lowry,90,"While it's not perfect, God's Trigger offers a fantastic gameplay experience that any fans of brutal top-down shooter games like Hotline Miami will love. ",2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9693765d67787a56c7,Hobby Consolas,David Martinez,73,"It is not as elegant as The Hong Kong Massacre and lacks the level design of Hotline Miami, but this top down shooter is fun to play and delivers a great local coop mode, in which we control and angel and a demon, whit their own unique abilities. Music, blood and humor reminds us of Tarantino movies.",2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9593765d67787a56bd,IGN Spain,,80,A fun game in the likes of Hotline Miami but with a coop mode that will shake things up a bit to make it interesting.,2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9593765d67787a56a8,The Games Machine,Stefano Calzati,80,"God's Trigger is a fast-paced, relentless and visceral action game, althoug lacking in style and elegance.",2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9593765d67787a5699,GamingTrend,Codi Spence,85,"God's Trigger is a fast-paced top down shooter in the realm of Hotline Miami, which brings with it some brutal deaths. The various abilities and ways to attack are fantastic. The story doesn't delve deep, but it does what's needed to keep you engaged.",2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9593765d67787a5697,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,80,"God's Trigger is a vibrant, violent romp through Heaven, Hell, and everywhere between",2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9593765d67787a568f,Game Revolution,Tyler Treese,80,"Despite quite a few issues and never truly reaching the high marks set by some other games in the top-down shooter genre, God’s Trigger still manages to be worth playing thanks to it carving its own path.",2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9593765d67787a568c,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,90,God's Trigger is the best twin-stick shooter that I've ever played.,2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9593765d67787a5683,Just Push Start,Mark Fajardo,80,"God's Trigger isn't perfect but it is a lot of fun. The silly story is charming enough to overlook some of the shortcomings, with gameplay having a nice balance between hardcore and casual. Ultimately, the ability to win or lose based off a single move works very well here, for the same reasons it worked well for games like Hotline Miami. So, if you want to see how quickly you can dispatch foes and enjoy a ridiculous story this is a can't miss.",2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9593765d67787a5665,PlayStation Universe,,85,"A fast, fluid murderous romp through a comic book style world. Gods Trigger does enough to stand out in this niche genre of top-down twitchy twin-stick shooters.",2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9693765d67787a56d4,BaziCenter,Sina Golab Zade,75,God's Trigger is like if Quentin Tarantino adapted a Garth Ennis comic book and turned everything up to eleven. The story may not be that interesting and the music could've been better but the action is all that matters here and it's great. Playing the game on co-op is an absolute chaos and we loved every second of it.,2019-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9593765d67787a56ba,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,80,"God’s Trigger is a smorgasbord of twin stick goodness. It takes the challenge of Hotline Miami, the genre innovations of Mr Shifty, blends it with a fun, pulpy if shallow narrative and then blends it with as much blood splatter as humanly possible. It doesn’t do anything particularly new but it does provide a twitchy, immensely gratifying 9 hours of action with the occasional satisfying set piece.",2019-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9593765d67787a56b0,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,60,"God's Trigger's grindhouse kitsch is effective because you can believe it was made by deeply inspired people who barely knew what they were doing. Blundering adrenaline has an unconscious authenticity which, by its nature, translates to a gnarly player experience. Misadventure is technically still an adventure.",2019-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d867f9593765d67787a56a0,Polygon,Cass Marshall,,"It’s an entertaining ride, and one that’s sweeter when shared with a pal",2019-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,8f6f05aa00fd48cca99d897b593b3e8b 5d8679fa93765d6778782437,Cubed3,Eric Ace,50,"This is the type of game that should be an automatic hit for RPG players, but there is something missing in the complete package. The graphics are good, and typical genre staples are present, but ultimately it gets lost in itself. Overall this is a solid title, but in the end it lacks heart. It does everything averagely, and nothing especially rises above, or provides anything unique - unfortunate, as its ingredients definitely lend itself to what might have been a really great game.",2019-06-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679fa93765d6778782430,Gamefa,Saeed Aghababaie,80,"Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an amazing turn-based RPG. Even if you don't like these type of games, Battle Chasers will make you fall in love with them. Battle Chaser: Nightwear is much like Child of Light, but the fighting mechanics are a bit more complicated. The mechanics may seem hard at first, but if you give them some time and just play the game you will eventually learn how to manage them and that's when you enjoy Battle Chasers the most. You have to be careful in every fight and use the right strategy and tactics to win the battle. You should definitely try Battle Chasers: Nightwar and without any doubt it worths both your time and money; specially if you are a fan of RPG and turn-based games.",2019-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f993765d6778782413,RPG Fan,Greg Delmage,95,"A staple steampunk fantasy RPG that has learned well from its predecessors. ",2018-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f993765d6778782417,Cubed3,Tomas Barry,80,"Battle Chasers: Nightwar on Nintendo Switch is a highly engrossing experience, which JRPG fans, raised on the likes of Final Fantasy and Suikoden, will savour every minute of.",2018-07-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f993765d6778782425,Nintendo Insider,Alex Seedhouse,80,"Take a moment to step back and appreciate Battle Chasers: Nightwar as a whole, and, looking beyond the game’s clear inspirations, it strikes out with enough of its own identity to deliver a stirring and memorable adventure.",2018-06-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f993765d6778782410,Gaming Nexus,Sean Colleli,85,"Battle Chasers: Nightware is pretty typical as far as turn based RPGs go, but its tight combat, beautiful production values and faithfulness to its source material make it worth checking out on Switch.",2018-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f993765d677878240d,IGN Middle East,Islam Ibrahim,77,"Battle Chasers: Nightwar is a new return to the famous Japanese RPG games, with amazing world and good characters but not tied well to each other and highly designed dungeons in the game.",2018-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679fa93765d677878242d,SwitchRPG,Ben Thompson,80,Battle Chasers: Nightwar does turn-based combat with a level of finesse that isn’t seen enough anymore.,2018-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f993765d6778782415,Goomba Stomp,Zack Rezac,80,"Battlechasers: Nightwar is a fun rpg that benefits from the mythos that the original comics created. The characters are enjoyable, the world is teeming with personality, and the combat is both challenging and rewarding. There’s enough content here to keep most rpg fans happy, especially if they plan to complete the dungeons on the hardest difficulty level. Newcomers to the franchise will have no trouble getting into this one.",2018-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f993765d6778782407,IGN Spain,Albert Manjón,83,A game that pays an homage to the old RPG genre while still being innovative in some ways. Sadly this port isn't perfect.,2018-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679fa93765d6778782433,Geek Culture,Jake Su,73,"A great attempt at modernizing the JRPG, Battle Chasers: Nightwar is but a few steps away from being truly great.",2018-05-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f993765d677878240a,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,85,"If you’re an RPG fan I’d say there’s no doubt Battle Chasers: Nightwar is well worth picking up. Even for casual JRPG fans there’s enough content, character, and beauty in the game that if you’re intrigued it should be well worth the plunge. For RPG novices it may all feel a little busy but if you’ll take the time to work through the menus and get to know all of the elements you have at your disposal it should be accessible, just a bit overwhelming. For whatever minor flaws the game may have it is well worth the ride.",2018-05-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f993765d67787823fb,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,73,"Overall, Battle Chasers: Nightwar is a solid port on the Switch with a great presentation and familiar gameplay mechanics.",2018-05-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f993765d67787823ed,PS3Blog.net,,85,"Battle Chasers: Nightware is a must-have JRPG on Nintendo Switch that you have to play today. The game has a ton of content, gorgeous graphics, solid battle mechanics, cool characters to play as, and you can play it at home or on the go thanks to the Nintendo Switch. The only complain I hvae for the game is the long loading times which should be there in a game released in 2018, so hopefully the team at Airship Syndicate is currently working on a patch for the game to lower loading times – it's not a crazy idea since we've seen several releases on Switch get patches to improve overall performance and to lower loading times.",2018-05-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f993765d6778782422,Sirus Gaming,Enricko Ozoa,80,"Overall, this game is a good RPG title to add to the Switch’s library. If you have the time (and the cash), then you should definitely consider getting Battle Chasers: Nightwar as you won’t be disappointed with what it has to offer.",2018-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f993765d67787823fe,GameSpot,Justin Clark,80,"Lots of work has gone into Nightwar since its first release, and the balancing improvements make it an easy game to recommend on all platforms.",2018-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f993765d67787823f8,Elite Gamer,Christian Wait,90,This Is the best turn based RPGS one has played In a long time!,2018-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f993765d67787823f5,GearNuke,Muhammad Ali Bari,80,"One of the best indie RPGs from the current generation is finally playable on the Nintendo Switch, and while it doesn't offer the perfect experience, the allure of portability should be enough to make you consider giving it another chance.",2018-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f993765d67787823ef,Nintendo Life,Gavin Lane,80,"Despite a title that suggests it came out of a name generator, Battle Chasers: Nightwar is a satisfying slice of JRPG that forges a confident, colourful character of its own from formulaic ingredients. The approachable comic style, plus a couple of neat mechanics that encourage experimentation, give it a freshness that belies the age-old systems at its core, and it doesn't waste your time with filler. Depending on your skill, you'll probably spend around 30 hours on the critical path – comparatively breezy in RPG terms – though there's plenty of side content to occupy you beside the main quest, plus a trio of heroes you'll probably shun on your first playthrough. Disappointing performance dips aside, it feels at home on Switch. Ultimately, it's the same old story – numbers go up! – but it's shot through with an infectious exuberance and attention to detail that reinvigorates old tropes.",2018-05-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f993765d6778782404,GamePro,Mirco Kämpfer,84,"Atmospheric, very pretty dungeon crawler with tactically exciting and complex round strategy fights in a living comic world.",2018-05-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f893765d67787823e0,TrustedReviews,Simon Miller,80,"Battle Chasers: Nightwars is a damn good update to JRPGS of old, carrying the genre into 2018 without sacrificing what made it so appealing to begin with. The fact it's now portable on the Switch just makes it better still.",2018-05-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f893765d67787823d7,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,85,"The overworld is nicely streamlined and the dungeons, aside from being a tight fit on the Switch screen, are fun to explore. To top it off, the Joe Mad art is excellent and the overall presentation is superb. Nightwar is truly a fantastic RPG, and if you could wipe away the minor technical woes, it's one of the best available on Switch so far.",2018-05-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f993765d67787823f2,GameSpace,Robert Lashley,75,"It doesn't look like the developers had to sacrifice anything in the game to bring it to the Switch. However, it doesn't look like they added much either. That being the case unless you absolutely must play this game on the go I'd recommend sticking to Steam, PS4, or the XBox One where you can get Battle Chasers for under $20 instead of paying $40 for this port.",2018-05-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f893765d67787823e9,CGMagazine,Lane Martin,80,"It's got style, it's got grace, it's going to punch you in the face.",2018-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f993765d677878241f,Respawning,William Andrews,80,Overall Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an exciting and gorgeous romp through a lovingly crafted world that will never be the same twice. I honestly think every fantasy fan should give it a go and just see where your adventure takes you!,2018-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,False,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f893765d67787823e6,RPG Site,Bryan Vitale,80,"This unique JRPG inspired title might have flown under-the-radar last year, but its a game worth making space for from a crowded 2017.",2018-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f893765d67787823dd,Gaming Nexus,Kevin O'Connell,88,"Battle Chasers: Nightwar is easily the best turn-based RPG I have played in a long time. There are a bunch of different characters to customize; hundreds of monsters to battle; gobs of loot to find, and a reasonably good storyline that keeps the game moving along smoothly. Add to that a fair starting price (that is now a heck of a deal), and you have a 40-hour beast-bashing game to chase after.",2018-01-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f893765d67787823d2,Generación Xbox,,75,"Airship Syndicate brings a title where some points fail, such as optimization or a more immersive soundtrack, but has an excellent artistic section, a very intuitive combat system and an acceptable duration, which will be the perfect excuse for those who have never dared to take turn-based RPG games.",2017-12-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f893765d67787823da,Pardis Game,Sina Rabiee,85,"Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an ideal example of an indie RPG with a variety even greater than mainstream RPGs. And also, in addition to all of this, the art style has added a lot to the experience",2017-12-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f893765d67787823eb,CryMor Gaming,,,"A true return to Final Fantasy X's battle system, with a Blizzard / Warcraft art aesthetic. One of the most enjoyable JRPGs in a while for those battle fanatics.",2017-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f893765d67787823bf,GameSkinny,Jeffrey Rousseau,90,"If you're not into turn based RPGs, Battle Chasers: Nightwar is just the game to turn you around.",2017-11-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f893765d67787823a9,Niche Gamer,Cody Long,75,"At the end of the day, Battle Chasers, despite all my grumbling about it, is truly an enjoyable game.",2017-11-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f893765d67787823e3,Geeks Under Grace,Josh Brant,78,"Battle Chasers: Nightwar is a solid turn-based RPG with great gameplay mechanics and intriguing characters. The art style in the actual game and cutscenes are excellent, and the rewarding dungeon exploration is always fun. While the technical issues and boring story detract from the experience, Nightwars is still an easy RPG experience to recommend.",2017-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f893765d67787823c2,GBAtemp,Pranavsingh Dhunnoo,68,"Battle Chasers: Nightwar is a proper adaptation of the comic that it is based on as far as artstyle, soundtrack and environments are concerned. However, as a lengthy, old school turn-based RPG and a narrative perspective, it is not without issues.",2017-11-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f893765d67787823bc,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,53,"Battle Chasers: Nightwar is a love story to 90's JRPGs merged with one of the most recognizable names in comics, Joe Madureira. Based on ""Joe Mad's"" own Battle Chasers comic line, Nightwar is a gorgeous dungeon-diving affair with a story that is instantly familiar to old fans of the franchise. Unfortunately what would largely be a stunning and extremely approachable game with affable characters, excellent pacing, and tons of replayability due to its randomly-generated dungeon, is a hot mess of technical issues. Given another two or three months of QA testing and Battle Chasers: Nightwar would be a contender for best RPG of the year.",2017-10-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f893765d67787823ba,GameGrin,Tyler Schurwan,70,"Sporting more interesting mechanics than you can shake an oversized sword at, Battle Chasers has a little bit of everything from classic turn-based JRPGs for everyone. Even though it loses the wow factor on subsequent runs, the dungeon delving has a lot to offer and can hide some rather sneaky secrets. Not a bad title by any means, only a little repetitive, despite its efforts to be otherwise.",2017-10-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f893765d67787823a6,Digitally Downloaded,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,70,"Battle Chasers: Nightwar is a quality JRPG throwback. It's grindy and can be difficulty, but for people looking for a more casual experience the lower difficulty settings are a good introduction to the genre as a whole. With plenty of lore and heritage behind the game to further build it out, it's a fresh new franchise and a good proof that western developers can emulate the JRPG style when they want to.",2017-10-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f893765d67787823cb,Games Xtreme,Darren Pearce,100,"Battle Chasers: Nightwar is a refreshing take on the J-RPG formula. It has enough new stuff in there to make it really cool to play, and enough nods to old school J-RPGs to please that side of the equation. In other words, definitely worth a punt!",2017-10-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f893765d67787823ab,GameOctane,Matt Steigely,100,"Battle Chasers: Night War has tons for players to experience. The game has a complex and strategic battle system with beautiful comic book art, with its only downfall being a cliché story. Battle Chasers is a rewarding and fun romp through a usually stale turn-based RPG genre. Every time I quit the game I would spend time just daydreaming about what lay in the next dungeon. Battle Chasers will definitely be in my Game of the Year considerations.",2017-10-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 5d8679f893765d67787823c8,PC Gamer,Eric Watson,81,"Battle Chasers: Nightwar is a gorgeous, challenging RPG that's light on story but big on tactically satisfying battles.",2017-10-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,c4f3c186c273404695ac6639c272b195 616d93bcc93474a05eb37c78,MonsterVine,Sean Halliday,80,"Even with a short campaign, the solid soundtrack, screen popping visuals and buttery smooth gameplay result in a fantastic experience. Like your first-ever Monster energy drink, Boomerang X will leave your heart pounding, your digits twitching and a longing for more.",2021-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 61efa5a89e5c48c548d71b0c,video games are good,Nathan Hermanson,90,"Boomerang X is a thrilling achievement. It's light, breezy, action-packed, and it doesn't hold back from beginning to end. Fans of classic shooters will settle in nicely here, but there's a certain quality to its controlled chaos that I think will appeal to gamers of all sorts. For a debut release, DANG! blew past all expectations, and I can't wait to see how they get our blood pumping again with future releases.",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 624fa640008489e208d7c489,Capsule Computers,Admir Brkic,80,"Intense, fast-paced, and insanely fun. Like old-school DOOM game on steroids.",2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 610aca17bbe373ec7b09738a,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,80,Boomerang X is a frantic and challenging arena shooter made to satisfy the needs of those interested in speedrunning the game or unlocking every single one of its achievements.,2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 6113125b81dfdd2baab61ec4,IGN,Seth G. Macy,80,"Exciting combat, fantastic art direction, and interesting environments only make me wish Boomerang X were twice as long.",2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 610409704d9073a176b31a97,DarkZero,Ian Howarth,80,This review is already one of my longer ones but I can't help rambling about this game and how annoying it is to see such a wasted opportunity.,2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 6106e251e93aa7c715db2f7a,KeenGamer,Ciprian Ghibirdic,90,"Wondering what if, instead of a boomerang returning to the thrower, the user returns to the weapon? That's the question Boomerang X answers. Sprinkling some very useful abilities into the mix, developers DANG! created one of the best superhero experiences out there.",2021-07-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60f7293db9cbeafd13a23a31,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,80,"Boomerang X isn't the lengthiest venture and for a game whose attraction lies solely in its gameplay, so one's enjoyment will naturally come down to how embedded in its mechanics you end up becoming.",2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60f58df53b5ef8e2395386e2,NintendoWorldReport,Joel DeWitte,90,"Boomerang X is a textbook example of short and sweet. It's a bite-sized experience that rewards persistence with a vague, mysterious narrative, dynamic combat, challenging enemies, and so much satisfaction when you squeeze out a victory in the last wave. I had to test my mettle and tolerate a bit of slowdown, but Boomerang X is one of the best indies I've played this year.",2021-07-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60f1f60132b498cf3b2cea58,3DNews,Михаил Пономарев,70,Dashing and energetic but still a bit ludicrous action that can offer a fine fun-filled acrobatic spree.,2021-07-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60f5d8043b5ef8e239538737,GameBlast,Alan Murilo Pereira Duque,75,"Boomerang X is certainly a unique game. Fans of FPS and arena shooters looking for something different are sure to feel right at home, and the title's arcade feel makes it a good choice for unpretentious fun times. The gameplay here is the high point, and with a little practice it is possible to do cinematic moves. However, even with all the quality of the concept, there is no way to turn a blind eye to the amount of content present here, as well as to the fact that there is an untouched and unrealized potential in practically every corner of this creation.",2021-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 616e4c67f64fd3ad487a6da9,The Game Crater,Tom Wilson,80,"Boomerang X is a stylish, fun and arcadey arena shooter that oozes originality and charm.",2021-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60ef58f2249deec5f1062e6d,Nintendo Blast,Marcos Ramon,90,"Boomerang X is like a puzzle game that must be played on the go, shooting a weapon that will return to you and evading enemies and thorns along the way. The campaign is short, but the feeling that there could be much more shows that the proposal to synthesize actions to the essentials was a success. It is stimulating both visually and frantically moving, and offers countless possibilities for each player to plan their own strategies during the stages. If you like to think fast and don't have labyrinthitis problems, this is certainly a title that can't go unnoticed.",2021-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60ee57c9eacb46b5712aae5a,Everyeye.it,Marco Mottura,73,"Although with a different and less fiercely hardcore disposition, Boomerang X reminded me with ill-concealed enthusiasm of that independent gem that responds to the name of Devil Daggers.",2021-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60ed9e33eacb46b5712aadb0,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,80,"Sometimes, a simple and great concept it's what makes a game, even if it's not the most original one. Focusing on the throw of a boomerang, Boomerang X delivers an experience full of personality, challenges and fu.",2021-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60ed6059eacb46b5712aad78,TheSixthAxis,Miguel Moran,80,"Boomerang X is the 2AM food truck run of arena shooters. You're in and out before you know it, but holy shit is it amazing. The boomerang abilities that form the core of the gameplay are unique and insanely addicting, but there's always new foes and features constantly revealing themselves as the game progresses. It's a brief experience, maybe too brief, but it's still an unforgettable one.",2021-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60fec7338023276a87e5c105,Rapid Reviews UK,Joseph Barrood,80,"Boomerang X is the latest release from Devolver Digital. In this first-person shooter, the player wields a boomerang and fights hordes of dark beings. This title focuses on movement and encourages the player to gracefully soar through the air while bombarding their foes with attacks. Is Boomerang X worth a shot? Find out in this Rapid Review.",2021-07-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60f6bd60b9cbeafd13a23931,Checkpoint Gaming,Sam Harkin,70,"Boomerang X is truly a spiral of interlocking gameplay loops stacked on top of each other. After a slow start, Boomerang X whips up an absolute whirlwind of bullet-time style combat that can be an absolute sight to behold. So much love and care have clearly permeated the gameplay of this title. The problem is that beyond the loop, there isn’t a lot going on. Some frustrating design elements and a feeling of repetition is present, although it doesn’t fully dampen what is undoubtedly some fantastic moment-to-moment gameplay.",2021-07-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60fed13e8023276a87e5c16d,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,95,"With a sublime execution, Boomerang X wastes no time in getting you into the action. While chaotic in nature, it settles you in a flow state that a lot of first-person action games struggle to. To me, it was like feeling inner peace. An absolute recommendation to anyone who wants to have their reflexes tested or just want a well packaged and fun action game.",2021-07-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60e867b8885a2c0e6549e14a,Nintendo Life,Oliver Reynolds,80,"Boomerang X features instantly gratifying gameplay that will get its hooks into you immediately. Its arena-based combat encourages you to keep moving and flying through the air in order to avoid death, with your boomerang acting as a kind of portable teleport or hook shot. The overall difficulty is a bit tame for the most part, which incidentally means the game is a bit on the short side, but there's plenty of potential for repeat playthroughs and speed runs thanks to the fun, addictive gameplay. If you're a fan of frantic, fast-paced first-person action, then this one will be right up your alley.",2021-07-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60e809f0885a2c0e6549e118,Digitally Downloaded,,90,"Overall, I had a great time with Boomerang X. The action is tight and it always feels like an expression of skill whenever a level is successfully beaten. The surreal fantasy setting also matches the game’s tone perfectly, providing moments of surprise and wonder with each new level. The simplicity in DANG!’s design really works in their favour – it provides an excellent degree of challenge with unique, memorable mechanics and no wasted time. It’s a masterclass in fast-paced, precision-based 3D action.",2021-07-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60e7b47d885a2c0e6549e0ed,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,85,"The biggest potential issue with the game is that it offers too much freedom and too little structure. It might drive players away if they feel that their progress is too gated. But I love the feeling of freedom that Boomerang X offers when it is at its best and the huge adrenaline spike that a good fight against seven waves can deliver, regardless of the result.",2021-07-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 613ff7908ebcf0a6ad13bb55,EIP Gaming,Daniel D,84,"While there isn't a whole heck of a lot here, what is here is tight, polished, and fun. Even if you aren't someone who usually plays first-person platformer/shoot-em-up type games, Boomerang X is a great introduction to faster or more mechanically demanding shooters.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60f65befb9cbeafd13a236e1,Noisy Pixel,,65,"Boomerang X is a speedrunner’s delight, but it seems to forget casual action fans. After the first playthrough, you’re free to refine your skills, but there’s not much to do thereafter. The beautiful environments beg to be explored but offer no reward or discovery, which is a missed opportunity. There’s little denying how fun this game is, but I couldn’t help but want more.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60e7e51d885a2c0e6549e0ff,Screen Rant,Alex Santa Maria,90,"From the moment that Boomerang X's demo hit Steam, it was possible that DANG! and Devlover had a hit brewing, and the full experience delivers on that promise. No occasional difficulty spikes can get in the way of this exciting mixture of retro FPS movement and stylish action, and Boomerang X will likely remain a contender for one of 2021's best indie titles throughout the rest of the calendar year.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60e7e4f7885a2c0e6549e0fd,Destructoid,Jordan Devore,90,"Above all, I like the way that Boomerang X sprinkles in combat abilities and just-fussy-enough enemy types. It’s all layered on without needlessly complicating the whole thing. This game starts fun, and it ends fun. There’s no time for your mind to wander, or get twisted up trying to remember the controls, or feel too stressed out. It’s a great flow.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60e7e4ca885a2c0e6549e0f8,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,70,"Fantastic gameplay paired with a game structure that resembles a tech demo makes Boomerang X worthwhile, even if it doesn't live up to its potential.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60e75442885a2c0e6549e0a8,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,72,"To dismiss Boomerang X as little more than a tech demo would be unfair, but it is also hard to ignore that the game skimps on a lot of elements that would give it depth and replayability or really make the player engage with something more than throwing a weapon to kill waves of enemies, no matter how initially satisfying that can be. Not everyone is going to love the attention-getting and specific art style and level of abstraction, or the bare minimum story or lack of interesting characters. That said, a game that knows how to balance its strengths with just enough story, gameplay, and challenge is worth playing, and Boomerang X definitely knows its strength.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60e738bb5b88e0050c5826ac,JVL,,60,"Boomerang X, like Disc Room for example - another Devolver Digial prod -, arrives with a simple, unexplored and functional concept. Crossing arenas with a grappling hook and the ability to slow down time to decimate the population even proves fun and challenging, especially when the skill engage depends on your kills. Unfortunately, this is at the cost of an imprecision when you have to go to chop life or fight the final boss, and a repetitiveness in the structure of the game.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60e72b525b88e0050c582682,Niche Gamer,,70,"In the end, Boomerang X is another unique success Devolver Digital should feel happy to gloat about. Their publishing strategy of funding creative and polished lower budget games has resulted in yet another fun and creative experience. Sadly, the game’s short length keeps it from true greatness.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60e72b325b88e0050c58267f,Shacknews,Donovan Erskine,80,"Boomerang X is a fresh take on the arena shooter. Focusing on one weapon, the range in abilities and the ceiling for skill make frenetic combat exciting in just about every instance. The game is rather short, but that works perfectly for the pace of both the story and combat. Only feeling dull in the moments between the action, DANG! and Devolver Digital have an impressive indie on their hands with Boomerang X.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60e724395b88e0050c582673,TechRaptor,Tyler Chancey,70,"Boomerang X is a polished and exciting action platformer with throwing stars and excitement, but not much else.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60e724305b88e0050c582670,Nintendo Enthusiast,Arthur Damian,85,But these are minor inconveniences. Boomerang X is a short but sweet indie gem. Its frantic nature has you holding your breath as a deadly laser misses you by inches while you throw your boomerang at an arena's last combatant. Expect to have a lot of moments like that if you decide to purchase Devolver's latest unique title.,2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60e714265b88e0050c58265e,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,80,"The reduced framerate on the Switch version of Boomerang X might be a bit of a downer, since the game feels perfect on a handheld, but I still had a great time with it. It’s fast-paced, arcadey, stylish as all hell and allows you to experiment a lot with its combat mechanics. Regardless of its technical shortcomings, it’s yet another banger from Devolver, a fun little title from the single best indie curator in the market.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60e6fca65b88e0050c582646,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,90,"Boomerang X is one stellar indie that pushes the envelope for fun speed-running games. While it's on the shorter side and can be beaten in a single sitting, its pick-up and play nature along with an entertaining gameplay loop made it a joy to play. Combat introduces some simple scenarios but they quickly evolved into more elaborate and amazing set pieces. If you're playing with a controller, the stick controls aren't the best but if you're playing on PC you should feel right at home. Motion controls are a great substitution on controller but do require time and patience in order to get adjusted. Ultimately, whether you play on PC or Switch, I think you're going to have a great time with this one.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60e6fa145b88e0050c582633,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"Boomerang X is wonderfully executed and offers a great ramp up with each successive level, it’s a shame then that it’s over all too soon. New Game + acts like a totally optional but rewarding victory lap, adding another layer of difficulty which helps satisfy the desire to play more of it. The combat offers a very specific toolset to dispatch your foes with, and the movement demands you to always be on the move, in the air or on the ground in order avoid early deaths. This is a game about split-second decisions involving tactics just as much as skill. Boomerang X is a ballet of bustle as you slay the ancient beasts, sending them into oblivion.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 60e71a555b88e0050c582661,Digital Chumps,Ben Sheene,90,"Boomerang X offers a specific, thrilling power fantasy of speed as players use a magical boomerang to zip around increasingly complex combat puzzles that offer little to no excess in a colorful, stylized world.",2017-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,ebd68982da314aaf96707a63c6342e6a 62d875d00bfe2deada19cb8c,Worth Playing,Chris Barnes,70,"The Humankind - Cultures of Latin America DLC doesn't seem to add much to drastically change the core gameplay of Humankind. Some of my favorite features were part of the free Bolivar update that every player receives, such as the ability to see how beneficial a facility is to your city upon completion; it's a nice data point that every strategy game should adopt. If you already own Humankind and want to add more cultures that boast some very strong early-game army units, the Cultures of Latin America DLC is a worthy pickup given its low price point of $8.99 USD.",2022-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 620878a19e5c48c548d7f2ca,GotGame,Cole Nixon,85,"If you’re looking for a more complex and unique experience, look no further. While the basics are familiar, the depths to which the game can reach are surprising. No two playthroughs will ever be similar due to the countless variations that can change, with both dlc and modding support on the way to further it. You can put a lot into Humankind and find that it still has a lot to offer.",2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 616d546fc93474a05eb37c4c,Enternity.gr,Nikos Papakonstantinou,70,"Right now, Himankind is a good incentive for Firaxis to make the next Civilization even better than the previous ones.",2021-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 6152be51bf6fa9a4453b7710,Worth Playing,,95,"Alas, that's all the nitpicking I have for Humankind, and I have a ton more good things to say. (Did I also mention civics, culture, fantastic graphics, grievances, fantastic music, religion, forced surrender treaties, a more intuitive tech tree, war support, wonders, and districts expanding cities into a sprawling metropolis?) Humankind is nothing short of incredible. It has truly set a new bar for 4X games, and Firaxis is going to have its work cut out for it to make Civilization 7 visible beside the bright shining star that is Humankind.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 614e27166d338e31382451e9,Entertainium,Felicity Chevalier,,"When it’s at its best, Humankind represents a fascinating look at the strategy genre through the historical lens of tribal society through the space age. Amplitude’s focus on cultures and cultural affinity sets Humankind apart from games like Civilization and commitment to supporting the game with early and numerous patches and bug fixes mean that your empires will be racing towards the stars for a long time to come.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 613f3cb5e8e573a2aa24dd60,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Nate Crowley,,"Humankind is, by and large, exactly what I hoped: a heavyweight alternative to Civilization in the world of historical strategy. Its mechanics take some getting used to, but there's genius at its heart.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 61390fb95184774561134227,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,80,"I’ve played well over 25 hours of HUMANKIND for this review and I really like the game. While the game isn’t perfect it is certainly an interesting addition to the 4x strategy genre. So to answer my question I asked at the start of this review “is it a Civ clone or does it do enough different to stand on its own?”, I would say, it isn’t an exact clone of Civilization, it has different aspects of play that makes it stand out on its own. It still needs work done on the game’s pacing in various areas. The systems in place are not too complex. Though this does mean that a player that is well versed in the 4x strategy genre will immediately feel at home with what’s on offer here. It would also be pretty easy for newcomers to the genre to pick up the game and become a great empire. HUMANKIND is a welcome addition and the developers plan on supporting it in the future, I can’t wait to see what they come up with!",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 6137d001ea2645107126e06e,Gaming on PC,David Dominguez,90,Humankind is an incredibly addictive historical strategy title that will only get better with time.,2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 6134f4c7fcc37bee8d17ac89,NoobFeed,Sarwar Ron,80,Humankind is not a civilization killer but perhaps it doesn’t have to be. It has enough complexity and differences to stand on its own.,2021-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 612e9182bcdc6191d4191181,GamesBeat,Jason Wilson,80,"One of the most encouraging aspects of Humankind is its studio. Amplitude lovingly ushers its games from launch to DLC and expansions. It fixes issues, and it provides new content. I’m excited to see what this means for the future of Humankind, and I suspect I’ll be playing this more than Civilization and its ilk for some time.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 612e87b0bcdc6191d4191168,Zoomg,افشین پیروزی,75,"Humankind may seem like an imitation of Civilization at first glance, but Amplitude Studio, which has a good track record of turn-by-turn strategy games, has tried a lot to create a work that suits its own tastes in this genre.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 612d3e6c3434607317d740b0,GameBlast,,80,"Humankind brings good ideas for 4X and strategy games in general, but it doesn't reach its full potential due to some shallow mechanics and some bugs. Pleasant, beautiful and easy to learn, Humankind is a title that will make you recreate the history of humanity over and over again.",2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 612d26d13434607317d73bbe,JVL,,85,Humankind delivers on its promises and delivers a controlled and complete 4X experience. The feeling of freedom in our choices and our way of approaching our parts is real and the studio offers us a wide range of possibilities with many different civilizations and a well-thought-out heredity system.,2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 61b2df5083e54798d121eed0,TrustedReviews,Ryan Jones,70,"Humankind is a classic turn-based strategy game that invites comparisons to the Civilization series. Its unique spin of allowing players to combine multiple cultures does differentiate it from its rivals, but Humankind doesn’t quite offer enough to push the genre into uncharted territory.",2021-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 6128b960300b9f40f6a204a8,Wccftech,Chris Wray,80,"Humankind is a very interesting 4X strategy game with a wide variety of elements, most of which are very detailed - though some, like religion, can feel a little undercooked. From city building, expansion and the urban sprawl over time, so much of the development of the world is well represented here. Science, influence, war, economy, growth - there's very little you'll find covered here.",2021-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 6146fd3ec73e2f01e326c7aa,WellPlayed,Nathan Hennessy,75,"Humankind is an impressive showing of what Amplitude can do with historical turn-based strategy but is edged out by the series that clearly inspired it. The promise on the box of building a culturally diverse empire is not yet fulfilled, with successive playthroughs showing the moral choice and culture systems as being underdeveloped.",2021-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 6127c436c2b0152b686743ee,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,78,"Humankind is layered and a breath of fresh air for 4X lovers, but the annoying UI is the real enemy here.",2021-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 6138cdbe5184774561133f4d,Geeks & Com,Marc-Antoine Bergeron Cote,80,"Humankind may not be perfect and several improvements could be made, but it brings a breath of fresh air to the genre while arguably one of the most accessible strategy games out there.",2021-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 6126a22ad6eccf0bc8950540,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,80,"While Humankind can’t compete with the current state of Civ VI with all that game’s major expansions and wealth of DLC, it should be remembered that at launch, Civ VI was a pretty basic product. Humankind is a solid, if not especially revelatory, take on what has become a pretty ossified genre. Its changes — in particular the opening Neolithic stage, and its combat systems — are not dramatic shifts, but they are enough to make an experienced 4X player pay attention. Just like our hunter-gatherer ancestors, Humankind (the game) is off to a good start.",2021-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 61267a77d6eccf0bc89504e4,GameSpot,David Wildgoose,60,Humankind is a flawed but fascinating attempt to reinvent the Civilization-style 4X strategy game.,2021-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 6138f6c8518477456113411c,MMORPG.com,,75,"Humankind may not be the greatest strategy game of all time, but it certainly is a fantastic entry in the genre. Between the incredible feeling like I’m playing God over the entirety of humanity, and the ability to watch creation… my creation… evolve into the society I want them to be, I’m sure to be enjoying this for a while. If you’ve played an historical strategy game before, don’t make the mistake of thinking you know how this will play out. It may surprise you to see what it’s like when you start playing out your own plans for all of Humankind.",2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 6124e1a08d9b67f5a31a9b9a,GameSkinny,Fox Doucette,90,"Move over Civilization, there's a new strategy sheriff in town, and it's called Humankind. Amplitude Studios knocked this out of the park.",2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 6124549f8d9b67f5a31a9b24,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,70,Humankind is a decent 4X entry for fans of the genre looking for something different - and yet very familiar. Newcomers are probably better off trying Civilization and giving Humankind some time to address its issues.,2021-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 6123d5e5dddac9f15dbf3844,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,85,"It has succeeded in that and in creating a very competent strategy experience, but I sometimes wished for Humankind to aim for more innovation and more surprises.",2021-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 6122a1206ffaa0ca0ef6ce61,PPE.pl,Igor Chrzanowski,80,"Creating your own civilization in Humankind will draw you in for hundreds, maybe even thousands of hours. The syndrome of one more turn enters here as rarely, encouraging endless fun!",2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 61223f7b6ffaa0ca0ef6cde1,GameOnAUS,Royce Wilson,65,"There’s a lot of potential in Humankind, and hopefully the developers will keep working on the game, but right now it’s still only a pretender to the Civilization throne.",2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 61216d1b6ffaa0ca0ef6cc4a,3DNews,Михаил Пономарев,90,The clever interpretation of the immortal concept and the strong strategic elements made Humankind the epochal game.,2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 6120009cd101b7b5cd498eb2,Twinfinite,Zhiqing Wan,70,"By and large, though, Humankind is still an exciting evolution for the genre. Its dedication to historical authenticity sets it apart from its largest competitor, and the new systems like war support and shifting cultures feel like the very first steps leading to something that’s potentially greater. It’s not quite the ‘Civ-killer’ it wants to be just yet, but hey, give it a few more iterations and it just might be.",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 611f5e119c30d2777595965f,GRYOnline.pl,,80,"While reviewing Humankind, I could only think about playing the game once again. Amplitude Studios’ work proved to be an extremely engrossing strategy game that offers tons of fun despite some minor setbacks. Civilization finally has a worthy opponent.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 611dafb038615e6e58ee234c,NaviGames,,70,"Fun and very addictive, but not quite rounded because it fails to deliver on its main points.",2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 611ce3bdd2d9925bcbb8ca8d,Eurogamer,Chris Tapsell,75,"Amplitude's big play for the historical grand strategy crown is ambitious and considered, but it's missing a little magic.",2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 612888233daba53d9cb0e686,INVEN,Seungjin Kang,85,"The fame score system is a bit disappointing, but Humankind has enough immersion to revive his passion for 4X games.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 611c3aaed2d9925bcbb8c33e,Checkpoint Gaming,Edie W-K,70,"Humankind is immediately accessible to anybody familiar with the 4X genre, especially the Civilization series. It strays a little too close to Civilization at times, but its unique take on the advancement of culture and ideology prevents it from feeling like a copycat. The way your culture changes between eras means that no two games will ever be the same, no matter how much you try. It’s not quite as masterful as it could be and needs some fine-tuning in some areas, but it remains a solid addition to Amplitude’s library of strategy games.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 611bea4dd2d9925bcbb8c2bf,Metro GameCentral,,70,"A highly competent alternative to Civilization but the list of unequivocal improvements is disappointingly short, with an unfortunate lack of real innovation.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 616e5e2ac461e9b0d2bebc8a,IGN Spain,David Oña,90,"Humankind has been a surprise, a title of strategy and management by turns that has not only met the expectations generated, but, in my opinion, has exceeded them. The work of Amplitude enjoys a balance between depth and accessibility difficult to find, a proposal capable of hooking at least ducho in this type of video games and to satisfy the needs of the experienced player. A design that, in addition, comes accompanied by a large audiovisual section and an exemplary documentation work.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 611d477a38615e6e58ee2275,Chicas Gamers,Raúl Pinto,,"Humankind is a strategy game introduces us on the governor's skin with all things implicate that, all choices of politic, law, society and other, and not only resources assignment. It has his cons like but rate and improvable battle, but on the contrary it has many options process alleviates his defects. On a artistic level the game looks like realistic, but casual due to his colourful",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 611beac8d2d9925bcbb8c2c8,Everyeye.it,Giovanni Calgaro,90,"Humankind, in short, raises the quality standards of the 4X game, placing itself as the perfect ""rival"" of Civilization. This net of some gleanings that could be filed through future updates and safe expansions. If you're a lover of this genre, you can't really skip the date with Amplitude's work. The future, full support for mods and the world editor will help to enrich the title seamlessly.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 611bea7cd2d9925bcbb8c2c6,CGMagazine,Joe Findlay,80,"Like actual Humankind, the game, Humankind is an ambitious, large, complex and sometimes difficult to understand experience that gets better with time and only expands the possibilities of what comes next.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 611bea54d2d9925bcbb8c2c0,PC Invasion,Jason Rodriguez,75,"Humankind is ambitious in size, scale, and scope, allowing you to try out multiple combinations of cultures as you progress through various eras. However, it's also hampered by limitations in certain mechanics and systems that don't mesh well with the overall gameplay.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 611b5de6d43f314421a913e2,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,77,"Sadly, Humankind isn't Amplitude Studios' magnum opus. Its interesting concept of civilization mix-matching is constantly let down by an uncompetitive AI and all sort of balancing issues.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5d866ee993765d677873d826,Cubed3,Ofisil,60,"Valiant Hearts: The Great War is an extremely linear, extremely easy, and extremely… okay adventure game that deals with the real, non-romanticised side of the first World War. Sadly while a product that's deeply engrossing, technically flawless, and simply beautiful to look at, its core, the story and characters, doesn't manage to ever become the riveting war drama that it is supposed to.",2019-01-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5eefa944d88e035744c18228,33bits,Ricardo Oyón Rodríguez,70,"Adventure with an artistic section at a very high level, with an interesting narrative, but with an excessively low difficulty, which can be exhausting if what you are looking for is a playable challenge.",2019-01-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866ee893765d677873d71d,Gaming Nexus,Matt Mirkovich,80,"Playing Valiant Hearts now feels like a crime, but being on the Switch is a boon for this wartime marvel.",2018-12-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866ee893765d677873d74b,GearNuke,Khurram Imtiaz,75,"Valiant Hearts: The Great War presents us the grim side of World War 1 which is now thankfully a thing of the past. It looks pleasant and this Nintendo Switch port seems to have fared better than Child of Light despite running on the same game engine, so if you are seeking a brief interactive story, this gets a solid recommendation.",2018-11-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866ee893765d677873d74e,FNintendo,Nuno Nêveda,80,"Valiant Hearts: The Great War brings an involving and touching experience about World War One to the Nintendo Switch under the guise of a point and click game with puzzles to solve. While this aspect is not the strongest tenet of the game, as its puzzles could use a greater level of challenge, the game delivers everything else in a near flawless way, thanks to its well-devised plot, exquisite cartoon and comic book inspired visuals and overall message, which will go straight to the core about that devastating conflict.",2018-11-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866ee893765d677873d707,Spaziogames,,80,"Valiant Hearts: The Great War on Switch adds nothing new, but it is - like four years ago - the same wonderful game.",2018-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866ee993765d677873d792,DualShockers,Grant Huff,,"If you are like me and missed out the first time around, Valiant Hearts: The Great War is an absolute must-play for puzzle-adventure games and history enthusiasts.",2018-11-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866ee993765d677873d78d,NintendoWorldReport,Matthew Zawodniak,50,"I give Ubisoft Montpellier a lot of credit for taking a level-headed look at a period of history that usually gets overshadowed, but the gameplay didn't get nearly as much attention as the aesthetics. If the puzzles had been more unique or interesting they could've propped up the story instead of dragging it down to mediocrity. Instead Valiant Heart turns one of the greatest conflicts in human history into a dull, repetitive chore.",2018-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866ee893765d677873d71b,Nintendo Life,Jon Mundy,80,"Valiant Hearts: The Great War is an elegant mix of 2D adventuring, simple logic-based conundrums, and effective storytelling. Its puzzles are a little uninspired, while the game's QTE segments can grow rather tiresome. But Ubisoft Montpellier has told a poignant story with real spirit and invention, and that makes this an easy one to recommend.",2018-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866ee993765d677873d7d3,Gameblog,Thomas Pillon,80,"Four years after its original release, Valiant Hearts celebrates the centenary of the Armistice with this Switch release. With the same strong experience remaining unchanged, it still is a pleasure to (re)discover Emile or Kurt's destinies, tahniks to the beautiful UbiArt Framework. With only two bonuses taking the form of an animated comic book and a regular artbook, Valiant Hearts still deserves another look, whether or not you already experienced it.",2018-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866ee993765d677873d787,IGN Italy,Diego Cinelli,88,"Valiant Hearts: The Great War is both touching and educational, a rich experience that lives between two worlds: comics and videogames.",2018-11-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866ee993765d677873d794,GamingTrend,Nathan Anstadt,85,"Instead of simply running you through various battles of World War I, Valiant Hearts: The Great War uses the story of a French family to build a better understanding of the broader historical importance. This personal story serves as the perfect framing device for the game's documentary-style presentation. While there are a few missteps and areas where it could have been stronger, it is a beautiful and well-executed game that offers a unique glimpse into one of the deadliest wars in human history.",2018-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eed93765d677873d9dc,GameSkinny,,90,"Valiant Hearts: The Great War is a very good game. It has a very engaging story which will bring tears to your eyes while you play. This game has heart, so I can recommend it to anyone who wants to have a journey that won't be forgotten for a long time.",2016-03-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eec93765d677873d99b,The Digital Fix,Andrew Phillips,80,"Valiant Hearts: The Great War is a graphically superb puzzler, tackling historical events that are not perhaps known to everyone and doing it in a lighthearted, yet respectful manner. Gameplay wise it's not going to challenge but the story, the characters and the emotional response that the combined product will evoke in players is easily enough to justify the asking price.",2014-07-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eed93765d677873d9f0,GameSkinny,Cassie Gotto White,90,Valiant Hearts is a gut-wrenching journey about the brutality of war that reminds us all just how important friendship is in this world.,2014-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eed93765d677873d9f2,GameGrin,Matt Young,75,Valiant Hearts is a nice game. Nice being a word equally complimentary but damning in its pedestrianism. It's a game worth experiencing; a visual and audial treat; a heart-warming and heart-breaking yarn. But as a game… it falls ever so slightly short of its target.,2014-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eeb93765d677873d884,The Game Fanatics,Sam Robinson,92,"If you're most interested in a good story, engaging characters and an altogether completely different take on the average War game, you're in luck because Valiant Hearts: The Great War is tailored by folks just like you.",2014-07-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eed93765d677873d9bc,GamingBolt,Andy Brice,75,"A refreshing slant at the handling of a tough subject, Valiant hearts is touching and poignant WWI game.",2014-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eeb93765d677873d8b5,SelectButton,Mike de Leon,90,"A few games have had the ability to offer a bittersweet tone and to provide a theme that shows the stark reality of war offset by moments of humanity. The visual display of the game is creatively done and the soundtrack is splendidly made, transporting you into the environment on the first note. The game is a gem, probably one of the best games of the year.",2014-07-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eed93765d677873d9d1,New Game Network,Alex Moore,75,"An emotional, rewarding take on the Great War in a medium that often glosses over the horrors of battle. Beautiful, sad, triumphant.",2014-07-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eed93765d677873d9b7,gameranx,Phil Owen,60,"And so it's a good try, Ubisoft Montpellier, but ultimately in your failure to commit to your high concept, Valiant Hearts is ultimately the same as every other pretty good game: flashes of brilliance countered by nonsense tropes that are inserted just because these are the things you do in video games.",2014-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eed93765d677873d9e1,Slant Magazine,Justin Clark,60,"Valiant Hearts isn't necessarily lacking in quality or polish, just that perhaps we're looking at one game that feels like it wants to be three.",2014-07-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eec93765d677873d9ad,Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,Max Parker,83,"""Valiant Hearts"" is able to convey this very real story of war through its cartoon-designed characters. It's gut-wrenching as realistic stories of wartime loss often are. That story occasionally gets lost while shuffling between the four main characters, but the message remains. The perils of war are far more real than the glory of the battlefield that is often depicted in today's games.",2014-07-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eeb93765d677873d943,Polygon,Danielle Riendeau,80,"Valiant Hearts is an effective, playable history lesson",2014-07-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eeb93765d677873d8bc,Daily Dot,Dennis Scimeca,0,"You may find the title music serene if not melancholic when you first load up Valiant Hearts. When you return weeks later to replay favorite sequences and find collectibles you missed, you may find the same music moving for the way it tugs at the heart strings. You will know, as you're returning to the game, the music is a reminder of the tragedy and the beauty that lies underneath the cartoonish art and puzzles of Valiant Hearts.",2014-07-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eed93765d677873d9df,Birth. Movies. Death.,Andrew Todd,,"Valiant Hearts is a rarity: a game from a massive AAA publisher that plays out a personal and intimate story in a largely untapped historical setting. More of that, Ubisoft.",2014-07-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866ee993765d677873d812,GameZone,Matt Liebl,80,"Valiant Hearts: The Great War isn't about being the hero, though there is some of that. It's not about beating the ""bad guys,"" as you'll experience the war from both sides. Valiant Hearts: The Great War is a beautiful depiction of the horrific effects of war.",2014-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eec93765d677873d981,NZGamer,Matthew Codd,87,"So in the end, Valiant Hearts is something of a flawed masterpiece. But it's a masterpiece nonetheless. This is a game that definitely won't be for everyone, but it's something that the videogame industry has been in dire of need of. Being a steel-balled, Nazi-killing war hero is all well and good, but Valiant Hearts reminds us that there's more than one way to tell a war story.",2014-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eeb93765d677873d8fe,The A.V. Club,Drew Toal,100,"Valiant Hearts gets most of it right. In the end, it's just an incredible relief—if a decidedly un-American sentiment—to play a memorable war game that isn't some Rambo-inspired revenge fantasy. Well, that's not exactly right. It's a memorable game that just happens to be set during a war. And that makes all the difference.",2014-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eeb93765d677873d87b,Pixel Dynamo,Brian McLaughlin,85,"Compelling and evocative, it's a story that simply has to be experienced",2014-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eeb93765d677873d892,COGconnected,Doug Mercer,90,"Overall, I couldn't have been more pleased with Valiant Hearts: The Great War. Beautiful art, moving music and a compelling story that has a heart wrenching and unexpected ending with plenty of subtext for you to chew on, it was an absolute treat to play. While the gameplay itself isn't complex, the puzzles were surprisingly fun even if not overly hard. It also wins extra points from me for slipping in historical facts and subtly teaching you a history lesson.",2014-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eeb93765d677873d886,Gameplanet,Siobhan Keogh,70,"A surprisingly sensitive, if flawed, retelling of a harrowing time in human history.",2014-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eec93765d677873d984,We Got This Covered,Chad Goodmurphy,80,"With Valiant Hearts: The Great War, Ubisoft Montpellier has created something magical. That is, a game which manages to convey the seriousness of war, while also being creative and imaginative. All of this is done in an incredibly respectful manner; so much so that the game acts as both a teacher and an entertainer throughout its colourful narrative.",2014-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eec93765d677873d952,AusGamers,,80,"There has been a large contingency of people asking for a war game in which you don't pick up and fire a gun, so it's great that, when it actually happened, we were given a game with this much charm and emotion packed into it.",2014-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eeb93765d677873d8ed,Giant Bomb,Alex Navarro,80,Ubisoft Montpellier's take on the first World War is a surprisingly heartfelt adventure.,2014-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eea93765d677873d863,Game Debate,Katie Allen,80,"Valiant Hearts: The Great War will certainly not be the most challenging game you play this year, but it is utterly absorbing, charming and a real experience for fans of puzzle and adventure games. Worth investing in for the soundtrack alone, it's an experimental title that - whilst it feels as if it could be a valuable educational tool for a younger audience - is still a mesmerising game for adventure fans of any age.",2014-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866ee993765d677873d81d,Examiner,Matt Furtado,80,"Valiant Hearts: The Great War is on the short side, lasting roughly 6-hours. That being said; the experience is a powerful and emotional journey. It is one of Ubisoft's best releases and a must-play for gamers this summer.",2014-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eed93765d677873d9c5,Arcade Sushi,Jason Fanelli,70,"Valiant Hearts: The Great War is a fantastic tale grounded deep in actual and awful history, history the game has no problem sharing with you as you play.",2014-06-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eed93765d677873d9b9,Shacknews,Steve Watts,70,"Valiant Hearts may get repetitive at times, and struggles to find its tone, but I'd be hard-pressed to name a game that better explores the complexities of war. In the end, we're reminded that lives are valuable regardless of their banner. It's rare to see a video game explore conflict with such nuance, and this one deserves commendation for that.",2014-06-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 5d866eec93765d677873d98a,CGMagazine,Wayne Santos,80,"Ubisoft Montpellier made a decision to not make the player feel powerful, to instead make them afraid of the war.",2014-06-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,e3fdf1e813a54f44b71f30a411e9c23e 601937090f8974118c939cf2,Movies Games and Tech,Daniel Waite,75,"The joy of other titles within this market is the length of episodes that you get at each release. A fair amount of content is dropped in each instalment, so if No Code hadn’t taken the approach they had, then this would have been a failure. If you take this game on, you’ll get around 4 hours playtime, which isn’t bad value as it costs less than £9. A copy can be purchased here if you so desire! Do I recommend it? Other than its few shortcomings, it’s a great game and one you should have in your library. Will you be able to gather the clues to solve the puzzles? Play through each of the 4 episodes and link the bizarre plot together, one piece at a time.",2021-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5fa98c55038871749d4146de,FingerGuns,Toby Andersen,60,"An interesting experiment that many players will find too taxing, Untold Stories shows what unique things can be done when telling stories through the medium of gaming, but ultimately fails to deliver on its own narrative.",2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5fa91f98038871749d41439d,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,70,"It is unfortunate that Stories Untold builds up such an immersive experience just to ruin it with such a humdrum story. If you are a fan of adventure games you will have to try it, even if in the end you will be left wanting more puzzles and a story that would do them justice.",2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5fa3182bfce0972e4e5f9db0,PlayStation LifeStyle,Annette Polis,80,"Everything comes to a head in the final chapter. ""The Last Session"" does a serviceable job rolling my previous experiences into a cohesive yet predictable end. It may not have been a stunning revelation, however it was a satisfying one. All in all not a bad way to spend about three hours on a Saturday afternoon. Stories Untold is a great journey to take part in and one I'm glad to have taken.",2020-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5f9af8f4fce0972e4e5f92af,Push Square,John Cal McCormick,60,"Each chapter of Stories Untold is framed like an episode of a Twilight Zone-style anthology television show, replete with a killer John Carpenter-esque synth-backed intro. It pays more than a passing nod to the introduction to hit show Stranger Things, but it's undeniably cool, and we'd love to see an Untold Stories 2 that continued the theme, only with a more consistent episode quality.",2020-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5e4222f1a575185e266f2874,Pure Nintendo,Jennifer Sheffield,90,"Stories Untold is about the haunting feelings and stories we haven't told even ourselves. It's about unraveling the truth and facing our fears. For players looking for a new episodic thriller, Stories Untold was an amazing way to kick off 2020 on the Nintendo Switch.",2020-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5e3ae33fa575185e266f1f9b,SECTOR.sk,Matúš Štrba,80,Stories Untold is a genre-bending and nostalgic trip back to 80s - the era of text-based games.,2020-02-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5e32b1d78ef20507ce4ac0bc,TheSixthAxis,Aran Suddi,80,"Stories Untold is a very interesting and engaging horror title, building a huge story that taps into your imagination before expertly drawing that scope back in. A couple of puzzles don't quite stick the landing, but the game is engaging over its three hours.",2020-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5e2c4c69c25afe0e75c30f21,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,90,"Stories Untold is a chilling adventure that manages to draw us right into its world through the ingenious use of its UI and perfectly realised lo-fi aesthetic. Through the walls of old technology and complicated machinery, it creates a uniquely strong bond between player and narrative, giving you a real sense of place within its world as it slowly corrupts and twists from the comfortingly familiar to something else entirely. It's one of the best interactive horror stories we've ever played and a perfect fit for enjoying alone in the dark on Switch.",2020-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5e2db425280b1e048656c07a,Metro GameCentral,,80,Playing an 8-bit style text adventure on the Nintendo Switch is novelty enough but this inspired mix of weird horror and puzzle-solving is more than just a blast of '80s nostalgia.,2020-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5e2cb6f4280b1e048656c037,Nintendo Times,Craig Majaski,70,"GOOD - Stories Untold combines the old-school text adventure with modern day sensibilities. This one isn’t for the action fans out there – you’ll be mostly reading and solving small puzzles to progress. With four different stories and point and click interactions, fans of adventure games should consider picking this one up.",2020-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5e2a5bb9c25afe0e75c306e1,NintendoWorldReport,Joe Devader,75,"Every story is short, clocking in at just around 30-45 minutes each, which makes this the perfect game to pop on during an evening get together where your main goal is to spook your friends. The voice acting is also a high point, as each performance felt believable and different in a way that truly made me sink into each small world as I went. It's not a perfect game or even a perfect port, all things considered, but if you like a good atmosphere and a well-told series of stories, then you should probably go and contradict this game's title when you have the chance.",2020-01-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5e25cbc94a8a3b376f438bd1,GameSkinny,Mark Delaney,90,Stories Untold is a boundlessly smart and stylish adventure game that both celebrates the past while changing the future.,2020-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5e2571c74a8a3b376f438ba7,IGN Italy,,75,This version of Stories Untold is not the best - you'll miss the feeling of keyboard typing - but these stories are still worth hearing.,2020-01-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5e22619b4a8a3b376f438a01,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,The shocking and distinct storytelling in Stories Untold will stay with you long after you finish the rather short experience.,2020-01-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c793765d6778772f29,GameOctane,Noelpd,91,"The unique blend between classic text based adventures and today's gaming world that we know and love was perfectly executed with Stories Untold. It is fun, scary, and all around an extremely inventive way to get back into text based adventures again. No Code and Devolver Studio are doing this right and making Text Based Adventures cool again!",2017-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c693765d6778772ef3,Game News Plus,Emine Ozturk,88,"Stories Untold indeed deserves the '4 stories, 1 nightmare' title with its achievements on interactive narrative, mysterious and startling stories, strong 80's retro touch and fantastic gameplay mechanics.",2017-04-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c693765d6778772f09,GameSpot,James O'Connor,70,"Short horror anthology Stories Untold preys on technological nostalgia, which works three times out of four.",2017-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c793765d6778772f23,Gameblog,Camille Allard,80,"In this text based adventure, the 4 stories packed with clever enigmas and tinted with a very pleasant retro atmosphere are really fascinating.",2017-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c793765d6778772f38,Player2.net.au,Joel Guttenberg,,"With all its elements combined, Untold Stories mixes nostalgia with a dramatic story and some varied gameplay styles. I unfortunately, found it a bit frustrating, but the developers seem committed to their product and the recent patch seems like it addresses some of the technical concerns I encountered. Still, I’m not sure I really have the patience for text adventures (if I ever had it all). I think this game is a gamble, but in some ways, that is what Indie Development is about.",2017-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c693765d6778772f06,PressA2Join,Paul Policarp,85,"""My issues with Stories Untold were largely technical and are being fixed by the developers as I’m writing this piece. There are some design flaws that tend to break the flow, but I’d say that they account for less than 10% of the experience. While rather short at around 2-3 hours, the game does make up for that with unique takes on familiar gameplay elements and tropes and manages to tell an intricate and compelling story in a very interesting way. Some of the puzzles and challenges, while not time-sensitive, will ask you to invest a bit of your brain power in solving them and it all builds up to a satisfying pay-off. Stories Untold tries something new and succeeds at delivering something fresh in terms of interactive storytelling (emphasizing interactivity, rather than just narration). That its aesthetics and themes reminded me of Stranger Things is purely a bonus.""",2017-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c693765d6778772f12,Everyeye.it,Enrico Spadavecchia,90,A whirling nightmare made of green phosphor screens and infinitive verbs,2017-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c693765d6778772f0f,Entertainment Buddha,Ana Febo,90,"""In an industry were visuals are the driving force to capture gamers, the folks at No Code did more with less.""",2017-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c693765d6778772f04,Telegraph,Olivia White,100,"Stories Untold is a gloriously 80s homage which doesn't rely on too much familiarity or retreading old ground. It's a fantastic, fascinating example of interactive visual storytelling.",2017-03-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c693765d6778772eff,Digitally Downloaded,,60,"What could have been something lasting, something real, is instead a two dimensional narrative which brandishes plot twists and visual trickery to camouflage a lack of rich storytelling. Nonetheless, I would still highly recommend Stories Untold to writers and game developers: there are ideas in the first few episodes which are fascinating, and I'm dying to see where No Code's metafictive experimentation might take the text adventure genre.",2017-03-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c793765d6778772f1c,Eurogamer,Emily Gera,80,"Wistful, lovingly textured and highly experimental, Stories Untold is a haunted house adventure with a difference.",2017-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c693765d6778772f15,Superlevel,Fabu,100,Stories Untold is a well-made try to modernize the outdated text adventure by audiovisual means and furnish it with meta levels.,2017-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c593765d6778772ea6,New Game Network,Ben Thomas,59,"Stories Untold is clever when it comes to delivering the narrative, and its brief text-adventure is interesting. Unfortunately, most of it is pushing buttons and turning dials on command, and this leaves much to be desired.",2017-03-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c593765d6778772ed1,GameSpace,Brad McDonald,80,"That’s not to say there aren’t problems with Stories Untold. The puzzles aren’t terribly hard, the scares aren’t particularly scary… But for what the game is trying to do, and actually accomplishes in its final act, it’s hard to really care about any of the minor flaws. I cannot recommend this game enough. I can see Stories Untold being one of the best, most unexpected indie gems of this year.",2017-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c593765d6778772eaf,MonsterVine,Samantha Lienhard,80,"Its four episodes build up such an intriguing, unsettling atmosphere, the experience is well worth it for fans of horror stories.",2017-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,False,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c593765d6778772ea0,Game Informer,Javy Gwaltney,83,"The puzzles are unrelenting and unforgiving, but those who rise to the challenge are rewarded with spooky sequences and an emotional showstopper of a finale",2017-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c793765d6778772f26,The Games Machine,Claudio Todeschini,85,"Stranger Things meets Zork. Stories Untold starts as an experimental text adventure set in the 80s, full of lo-fi technology, nostalgia and terrible text parsers, and it slowly becomes a creepy, captivating story you won't forget soon.",2017-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c693765d6778772f0c,Use a Potion,Daryl Leach,90,"Stories Untold brings back a classic genre with a bang, breaking the conventional mould of simply using words in a text-adventure by offering you a fully interactive setting that alters as you progress through each episode. It’s incredibly clever and also incredibly atmospheric, bringing an experience that manages to not only constantly impress but also creep you out at the same time. Not only is the gameplay tense, but the ‘untold’ stories are great too. I really got absorbed into the experience and my only disappointment was when the whole thing was over. I’ve got a lot of love for Stories Untold and hope this is just the start of something special.",2017-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c693765d6778772f01,Hu3br,Diogo Freire,90,"Stories Untold proves that the adventure genre still has a lot to offer, and redefines the player relationship with the tools the game offers.",2017-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c593765d6778772ea9,PC Gamer,Andy Kelly,80,"An atmospheric collection of clever, surprising interactive short stories with a gorgeous retro aesthetic.",2017-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c593765d6778772ebe,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",John Walker,,"Stories Untold is bleak and disturbing, novel and experimental, and most importantly when doing all that, very clever. It's smarter than you'll realise, in fact. And why it's smart is all in the experience of playing, not to be given away in the process of reviewing. A pain in the arse for me, but worth it for you.",2017-02-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c593765d6778772ec1,God is a Geek,Dale Emasiri,85,"If you're looking for a tense, unnerving experience in a simple yet eerie setting, this is it.",2017-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c593765d6778772ea3,GameSpew,Ruaraidh Dempster,90,Stories Untold places a hidden story within a hidden story; a puzzle that only reveals itself once you piece together its outer layers – and it's one of the most fascinating and unique tales you can play this year.,2017-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5d8677c593765d6778772e89,Hardcore Gamer,Kyle LeClair,80,"As much as we’d love to go into greater detail about what exactly makes Stories Untold such a successful adventure game, it really is the type of experience you need to check out first-hand.",2017-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,f984f7ce9fa14eddb4457fef59af25d3 5f3d86b7cd498717d194983e,Forever Classic Games,Alex McCumbers,80,"Blasphemous is beautiful. Soaked in blood and covered in grime, it is clear that so much effort and vision was put into this game.",2020-08-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5e7c9b94bdf729557ef4603c,FNintendo,André Reis,90,"Blasphemous on the Nintendo Switch stands out right away with its fantastic pixel art depicting a desolate and inhospitable scenario. But there's a lot more to Blasphemous than its marvelous visual environment, the game has an amazing combat mechanic and its Metroidvania design coupled with platforms provides a world that is well worthy to explore, even after the game's main quest is completed.",2020-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5f26c6d5d88e035744c1d73d,Chicas Gamers,Álvaro Bustío,,"Blasphemous is a game that every lover of metroidvanias has to have. At the moment, it is not available in physical format, so it is almost a must-buy for title lovers, even more knowing that the money stays at home, since it is developed by a team of people from Seville. Entertaining, beautiful, addictive are qualifiers that perfectly define this title. Of course it can be improved, but you will not be disappointed if you play it.",2020-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5e0267b971f25c74e7326096,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,73,"If you're into challenging action platformer games, Blasphemous is as good as the next. It isn't perfect or revolutionary, but it doesn't have to be. Its lore and visual direction are disturbingly beautiful and craft an interesting and distinct world. Great boss fights and an enjoyable and challenging combat system ensures that fans of the genre will have enough to sink their teeth into and enjoy.",2019-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5e06500371f25c74e7326236,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,80,"Blasphemous is an admirable piece of art. It does the whole metroidvania thing in a much less tedious way than most indie games do these days, and is bolstered by its distinct flavour and style.",2019-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5e951a4dbdf729557ef486e0,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,90,"Blasphemous is not just a video game; it is a digital anthropological artifact, elevating it to the best ""Christian"" game that I have ever played.",2019-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5dbf34037f2bb94cfe4bd98e,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,80,"One thing that I would have liked to see in Blasphemous is a full-fledged fast traveling system, instead of the barebone one that we actually get. Still, Blasphemous is clearly a must-play title for those who love Souls-like mysteries and gameplay mechanics, just don't go in expecting a masterpiece.",2019-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5da9e6305600ae62dfe102bd,SomHráč.sk,Karel Šír,70,"Blasphemous' main and major positive aspect is its dense and unusual atmosphere. The game design was played just a bit too safe, though.",2019-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5dea6f09ad4f81777e1f4e43,Darkstation,Mike Takahashi,80,"Blasphemous finds success by adhering to staples of the genre and executing them well. Coupled with its strong art style and design, it’s a great option for anyone seeking another Metroidvania fix. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it proudly shows off its visual personality.",2019-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5da572ac39414c46a805c950,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Jamie Snow,78,"Blasphemous is postulated as one of the indies of the year, a great metroidvania, demanding and with a wonderful artistic design and a fascinating lore based on the culture and art of southern Spanish.",2019-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5da4951bdcd01647a689fd1b,Fun Factor,Miguel Teixeira,80,"Blasphemous is a merciless Metroidvania with a satisfying combat, despite the weak platforming, its boss fights are extremely entertaining and the art style is amazing, as it establishes a very engaging setting.",2019-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d9eee850c619143026ad8f2,Spaziogames,Domenico Musicò,73,"Besides the astonishing art design and the rich and imaginative dark-fantasy world, Blasphemous doesn't know how to mix perfectly the different genres it belongs to.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d9b0f45dd86394a41559fad,Jump Dash Roll,Shaun McHugh,80,"While lacking in sheer variety, what's there is solid. The art style and atmosphere is spectacular, and combat is intense and bloody.",2019-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d9ab2cfdd86394a41559f21,Pardis Game,عرفان جلیلی,75,"Blasphemous Is A Title With Appealing Atmosphere And Enjoyable Gameplay. Although Some Flaws In Platforming, Storytelling, And Other Aspects Damages The Experience To Some Extend But Still The Game Is An Amusing Title For Metroidvania Fans ",2019-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5da9c1575600ae62dfe10259,Bloody Disgusting,,90,"Overall, I’d say Blasphemous is a must-play if you’re a fan of Souls-like adventuring, classic Metroidvania or if you just want to set off on a dark pilgrimage to unholy lands. There may be a few issues that hinder the experience here and there (some of which are supposedly being patched as we speak), but this is still one of my favorite gaming experiences of 2019, and I think horror fans will especially appreciate the work that went into crafting this terrifying world.",2019-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d94afd1fb2612131ba53755,ZTGD,Ken McKown,75,Blasphemous is an absolutely stunning game everyone should see in motion.,2019-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d9309ef2bd7182a97e25aa8,MMoinGame,Daniel Garcia Ballesteros,85,"If you love the Metroidvania, the challenging platforms, the detailed Pixel Art and the highly gloomy, heavy and terrifying atmospheres, this game should be a must in your library.",2019-09-30T23:00:00.000Z,False,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5dc86dcc3496c41f3bb5c382,Unboxholics,Θοδωρής Μακρής,80,"Blasphemous is an excellent metroidvania, that doesn't evolve the genre, but combines the spirit of Prince of Persia, Super Metroid and Symphony of the Night in one magnificent-looking package.",2019-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d922c00b59781214caf4616,Atomix,Sebastian Quiroz,85,"Blasphemous is one of the most interesting metroidvanias recently. It offers a great gameplay and exquisite visual presentation. A simple sound production and several technical errors can be annoying, but they do not prevent you from appreciating the great quality of this game.",2019-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d985f86dd86394a41559df7,Fintendo,Ville Kovanen,80,"""Blood, sweat and platforming.""",2019-09-29T21:00:00.000Z,False,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d954d5aac1d5c679fb3f354,TechRaptor,Luigi Savinelli,70,"Blasphemous is a solid, beautifully haunting metroidvania. Some rough spots prevent it to really shine but it's still a great experience if the theme interests you.",2019-09-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d912509b59781214caf45c6,Gamefa,Mehdi Reazaei,85,"Blasphemous is an amazing metroidvania which you've always looking for. Despite some platforming issues and random Weak enemies Spawns, any other elements in Blasphemous is in the right place. If you want to play a challenging metroidvania with unique art style, then Blasphemous is one of the best options you have,",2019-09-27T20:30:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d8defe2b59781214caf4422,Bazimag,Kaveh Eskandari,80,"Smart, brutal and occasionally unfair, Blasphemous is a relatively conservative take on Metroidvania that is still very much worth playing.",2019-09-26T20:30:00.000Z,False,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d8cff98b59781214caf43b0,Generación Xbox,,85," Blasphemous is probably not the best metroidvania you can find right now on Xbox, but surely it is one of the most special and personal.",2019-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d883a98e8d62539d8365b50,PSX Brasil,Leonardo Cidreira,90,Blasphemous is a pleasant surprise this year and an indispensable title for fans of metroidvania or souls-like games.,2019-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d89254f5c493d4b9bf92b00,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,If you can tolerate the super-annoying instant death traps and are a Metroidvania fan then I highly recommend Blasphemous.,2019-09-21T06:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d8680bb93765d67787abd6a,Critical Hit,Brad Lang,85,"Blasphemous is a twisted take on religion and Metroidvanias, providing great combat, fantastic visuals and a world that's soaked in both blood and well-written lore",2019-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d8680bc93765d67787abd6c,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,90,"It's hard, it's gory and has some of the best classic gameplay mechanics in it's genre. It's so well crafted, it's difficult to stay indiferent to it.",2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d8680bb93765d67787abd5b,GameMAG,,80,"Blasphemous is a fascinating and intricate game with bias in dark Catholicism that offers a host of enemies, abilities and locations for painstaking research. Well executed bosses with original mechanics and a powerful atmosphere should please fans of the genre, despite some issues with platforming and goals closer to the end of the story.",2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d8680bb93765d67787abd5a,PC Gamer,,70,"Lack of depth and variety, and some platforming missteps, stain an otherwise great, oppressive experience.",2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d8680bb93765d67787abd68,GameSpot,Alessandro Fillari,70,"Blasphemous is an exciting dark-fantasy adventure with religious undertones, yet it struggles to maintain its poise throughout.",2019-09-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d8680bb93765d67787abd5c,PlayStation Universe,Garri Bagdasarov,85,From start to finish Blasphemous kept me engaged. Even when I reached the end I just wanted the game to keep going. I'm not the biggest fan of its approach to storytelling but the combat and exploration borrows from the best the genre has to offer.,2019-09-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d8680bb93765d67787abd59,Fextralife,,70,Blasphemous is a mostly solid action platformer. Beautiful yet grotesque artwork and fun moment-to-moment gameplay is held back by a few instances of badly flawed level design and some questionable boss mechanics. If you can get past the flaws there's a lot to enjoy here for fans of platformers and for lore hounds that enjoy teasing out meaning from a cryptic story.,2019-09-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 6259d999008489e208d825a0,ComicBook.com,Evan Valentine,100,"The graphics move at a steady clip, taking on a ""less is more attitude"" and managing to convey a sense of foreboding and horror even without the most detailed, three-dimensional monsters to be found. The experience of Blasphemous is a delight and fans looking for a video game that will manage to present a fair challenge can pick this one up, knowing that they'll be playing one of the most disturbing, immersive experiences in video games this year. From the bloody graphics to haunting music, Blasphemous finds its way into your nightmares and is a game begging to be replayed, thanks to its fantastic gameplay.",2019-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d8680bb93765d67787abd63,Twinfinite,Aaron Greenbaum,80,"All in all, Blasphemous is a fun game. It provides challenging enemies and platforming sections, but some challenges are less difficult and more unfair. Still, Blasphemous is a demanding experience that will make you feel rewarded for your tribulations.",2019-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d8680bb93765d67787abd4d,The Digital Fix,Seb Hawden,90,"Blasphemous takes a few well trodden genres and mashes them into something that is fun, rewarding and downright beautiful. Its story, themes and macabre nature will not suit everyone but I could not get enough of it. Its difficulty is near-perfect, not too hard but enough of a challenge to please most players. Metroidvania fans, Souls-like fans and gamers who want a challenge will revel in this games gorgeously crafted world. Its a brilliantly crafted experience that needs to be played.",2019-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d8680bb93765d67787abd40,God is a Geek,,90,"Blasphemous gets so much right, but also creates its own identity with its stellar art style, tight gameplay and platforming, and unique cast of characters",2019-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d8680bc93765d67787abd6f,BaziCenter,Mohammad Zamani,80,"Blasphemous could have been even a more ambitious title if its platforming parts was less annoying, but if you give it time, it will give you back a wonderful, entertaining experience. If you are a fan of Metroidvania or Dark Fantasies, then Blasphemous is definitely the one for you.",2019-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d8680bb93765d67787abd5e,COGconnected,Scott Sullivan,77,"As it stands in its current form, I will say that if Blasphemous’ aesthetic interests you even a little, or if you’re a fan of metroidvania-style games, then it’s absolutely worth checking out in its current form.",2019-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 5d8680bb93765d67787abd51,Hardcore Gamer,Kyle LeClair,80,"Praise be to Blasphemous, for it's an impressive game that has truly joined together the peanut-butter-and-chocolate-style union that is souls-likes and metroidvania games.",2019-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,bf0198be86de4b168f1f1e94930163bc 6058b6c3cfbed43e46464d39,Rapid Reviews UK,Chelsea Beardsmore,80,"There are many RPGs to choose from on the Nintendo Switch. With the likes of Octopath Traveller, Dragon Quest XI and Divinity: Original Sin 2, why should you play Operencia: The Stolen Sun? I’m here to tell you.",2021-02-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5f14b8ded88e035744c1b0f1,RPG Fan,Joe Czop,80,"A decent dungeon crawl of light to moderate length which is fun overall and may have replay value, but lacking in consistency.",2020-07-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5eaf1335bdf729557ef4a4eb,Chalgyr's Game Room,Richard York,65,"Overall, Operencia does a lot of interesting and new things to the genre. Unfortunately this is bogged down by some infuriatingly annoying fights, cringey dialogue, and some very aggravating skills from enemies, it's easy to lose the magic that the game starts out with. The synthesis is a nice break from the tedium and frustration that can set in, which is a shame given how hopeful I was when I started. While I really did want to like Operencia: the Stolen Sun more than I did, that doesn't mean it's bad, just probably not what a veteran dungeon crawler would really drive for.",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5e9f4fe7bdf729557ef4906d,Gamefa,Amirmehdi Namjoo,80,"Operencia: The Stolen Sun is a great Dungeon Crawler that is reminiscent of old games of this genre and blends the charm of Dungeon Crawler with great art design, and magical Hungarian folklore. There are some problems in the pacing of the second half of the game, and the technical aspect of graphics is not very good, but Operencia: The Stolen Sun is still very enjoyable, and it’s a good choice for old-school fans of the genre.",2020-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5e95928cbdf729557ef48722,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,85,"Dungeon Crawler finally offers great adventures and trip to Operencia to PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Steam players.",2020-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5e934c91bdf729557ef48506,GameSpace,,80,"Overall Operencia: The Stolen Sun is a good introduction if you've never played a dungeon crawler type RPG before. It has a few rough edges and a tutorial that had me wishing it was over sooner. But this is balanced by some really great world lore, tons of great voice acting and great level design.",2020-04-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5e934942bdf729557ef4848f,Spaziogames,Marino Puntorieri,80,Operencia: The Stolen Sun keeps on Nintendo Switch everything that worked fine in the previous release and is a surprisingly well-crafted port.,2020-04-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5e8d756dbdf729557ef47d70,AusGamers,,85,"The ability to strafe adds a touch of the modern videogame, one that gels nicely with the somewhat traditional turn-based combat.",2020-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5e8c7f94bdf729557ef47b79,Pure Nintendo,Kirk Hiner,80,"To do today: get up, brush teeth, follow strange dream about a deer and head off to the cursed castle to see what happens. Sounds like a plan, so what could possibly go wrong? Well, we all know the answer to that question, don't we? In Operencia, you take off on a journey of exploration, adventure, and heroic deeds—not to mention monsters and mayhem. If you enjoy turn based RPGs, this one is worth checking out.",2020-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5e8b37debdf729557ef47957,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"Operencia: The Stolen Sun is full of charm, depth, and secrets that represents the best of the genre. There’s a lot of satisfaction in completing its puzzles, and overcoming enemies in combat. If you’re not a fan of backtracking or the way the saves work, you might not enjoy yourself as others in the genre. However, I think it’s an obstacle that you can easily overcome. The combat and puzzles are the majority, and the highlight. Operencia: The Stolen Sun shines bright in these dark times.",2020-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5e88e5cfbdf729557ef475cd,Expansive,,75,"Operencia The Stolen Sun just works on so many different levels. I was really taken aback by just how well put together, presented and enjoyable it all is, honestly, you will find no better dungeon crawler on your Switch. Operencia needs a hero and it should definitely be you.",2020-04-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5e8aa1f5bdf729557ef4772e,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,70,Cleaning up the combat system so that it's not so exhausting and frustrating is all it would take for Operencia to be a top-tier example of the genre.,2020-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5e85fe4abdf729557ef471db,Gamer's Palace,Manuel Eichhorn,85,"Operencia: The Stolen Sun shows how a really compelling game can be created with rather simple methods. It's doesn't really exceed in any area, but Zen Studios makes the best out of every element it uses. Combat is demanding, exploring is fine and the puzzles are varied and logical. The world is beautiful and also the Switch port deserves praise.",2020-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5e84aac1bdf729557ef46f2a,Push Square,Jenny Jones,70,Where the game really shines is in its entertaining writing and story-telling.,2020-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5e8374e9bdf729557ef46d5e,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,100,"While the puzzles can be tedious, the combat and exploration are fun enough that it’s at least worth the look if you’re a fan of the genre. Granted, they’re not the greatest said genre has to offer, but combine that with the excellent presentation and cheesy, yet fun storyline and you have a decent overall package.",2020-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5e80d6debdf729557ef465a2,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,80,"Operencia: The Stolen Sun is a mostly excellent first person, grid-based dungeon crawler that's brought brilliantly to life via an engaging story, fun cast of characters and some well-designed and hugely atmospheric dungeons. Combat here is satisfying and puzzles, for the most part, land just on the right side of challenging. If you're looking for a meaty old-school dungeon-crawling adventure with a ton of secrets and treasures to find as you make your way across its world, this one comes as a nice surprise and is highly recommended.",2020-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5edfccbac28b1c4114c27ccf,33bits,Jon Andoni Ortiz,70,"Operencia: The Stolen Sun is a good dungeon game, but it has a few problems. However, these bugs don't cover up the goodness of the title. If you feel like a dungeon crawler that proposes a challenge and has its own style, go for it.",2020-03-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5e7e03e0bdf729557ef462a6,NintendoWorldReport,Donald Theriault,85,"Operencia differs from a lot of the dungeon crawlers on Switch: it's more of a low fantasy story, and its fixed story and chapters helps to differentiate it from the dozens of roguelikes and roguelites we've seen in the past few years. For that alone, Operencia: The Stolen Sun is worth a long look.",2020-03-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5e7dfc2abdf729557ef46281,Gaming Nexus,Eric Hauter,90,"Zen Studios new dungeon crawler takes the tropes of an oft neglected genre, and updates them with wit and style. Operencia: The Stolen Sun oozes charm, with the perfect balance of combat, exploration, puzzles, and funny bantering characters. This game is a complete winner, and any fan of dungeon crawlers shouldn't hesitate to pick it up.",2020-03-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5e7dfa18bdf729557ef46277,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,70,"Operencia: The Stolden Sun is a decent slice of adventuring fun that feels like a bit of a weird fit for the Switch but functions well on Nintendo's console nevertheless, and often feels unique, though rarely essential.",2020-03-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5e7df91abdf729557ef46270,GBAtemp,Jordan Ryan,82,"Operencia: The Stolen Sun is very clearly a love letter. Not just to RPGs and dungeon crawlers, but to fantasy and mythology as a whole. There’s a lot to like, and while there’s gripes to be had, it’s still very fun. If you’re a fan of the old-school dungeon crawlers, I’d definitely recommend it.",2020-03-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5d867f6e93765d67787a4a33,Spaziogames,,80,"This is a fine first foray into the RPG world for Zen Studios, who is capable not only to develop hight quality pinball sims. Operencia is a solid if somewhat unoriginal dungeon crawler, recommended to all the fans of this genre.",2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5d867f6e93765d67787a4a38,Cubed3,Gabriel Jones,70," Even the avatar will commentate on the situation, rather than stew in silence like so many other blank slates. This makes for an adventure that's amusing in every respect.",2019-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5d867f6e93765d67787a4a3a,PC Gamer,Jody Macgregor,61,Unique folkloric inspiration and interesting tactical considerations are let down by a slow second half.,2019-04-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5d867f6e93765d67787a4a36,New Game Network,Stephen LaGioia,72,"Operencia: The Stolen Sun proves ambitious for an indie project, and one that offers a wealth of satisfying content for the asking price. Its methodical, sluggish nature may not be for everyone, but those who accept it as a rough-around-the-edges retro dungeon crawler, should get a kick out of it.",2019-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5d867f6e93765d67787a4a34,COGconnected,Anthony Bacchus,85,"Zen Studios has created a beautiful dungeon crawling RPG that not only will please the diehard blobber fan but also newcomers thanks to clever modern sensibilities. While the tile-based movement isn’t perfect, don’t let that hold you back from experiencing everything else Operencia: The Stolen Sun has to offer. You won’t regret it. ",2019-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5d867f6e93765d67787a4a21,SomHráč.sk,Adam Hambálek,80,"Operencia: The Stolen Sun makes a great first impression with its beautiful visual style and after it reveals its complex gameplay mechanics and unique story, the positive feeling only grows deeper. All that and fast, fluid combat creates a great experience suitable even for dungeon crawler novices.",2019-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5d867f6e93765d67787a4a16,Game Informer,Jeff Marchiafava,85,Operencia offers a consistently entertaining blend of combat and puzzle-solving from beginning to end,2019-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5d867f6e93765d67787a49e8,RPG Site,Adam Vitale,80,A solid but straightforward indie dungeon crawler.,2019-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5d867f6e93765d67787a4a2c,Wccftech,Francesco De Meo,80,"Operencia: The Stolen Sun is an excellent throwback to old-school first-person dungeon crawler games, complete with solid mechanics, a predictable yet enjoyable story and a very well written cast of characters. While the old-school influence is dominant throughout the game, many of these features have been modernized, so even those who never played the classics will find something to enjoy in Operencia, from the beautiful art style to the turn-based battle system and dungeon exploration.",2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5d867f6e93765d67787a49fb,GamingTrend,Travis Northup,85,"Operencia is a great dungeon crawling experience that you shouldn't sleep on, especially if you're a fan of the genre. While some of the mechanics and presentation are a little hit-or-miss, that shouldn't scare you away from the unique world, memorable characters, and excellent combat that Operencia has to offer.",2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5d867f6e93765d67787a4a04,ZTGD,Anthony Mann,95,"Operencia: The Stolen Sun shouldn’t be skipped. What is here is a wonderful RPG that is welcoming to veterans and newcomers alike. Because this is on Microsoft Game Pass there is absolutely no reason to not give this game a shot. There is absolutely something for everyone who enjoys RPGs. ",2019-04-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5d867f6e93765d67787a49ec,ACG,Jeremy Penter,100,Quote not yet available.,2019-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5d867f6e93765d67787a4a0d,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,86,Operencia: The Stolen Sun is a top-notch old-school dungeon crawler that modernizes the genre in impressive ways.,2019-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5d867f6e93765d67787a4a0b,GameSpot,Cian Maher,80,"Operencia transports you somewhere far, far away, and once you get there, you'll probably want to stay a while. ",2019-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 5d867f6e93765d67787a49fd,IGN Spain,Javier Artero,75,A good classic dungeon crawler that may be too rude for non-usual players of the gente.,2019-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,026a40a759d2474e97d57099ef8d6c75 6239edc6274ec35e72dc431f,GameSpace,Emily Byrnes,85,"Wytchwood is a dark fantasy indie adventure game that immerses you into a phantasmagorical land with endless troubles thanks to the villainous animal antagonists that inhabit it. Luckily, or not so luckily, you play an old witch who has made a pact with an ancient, black goat that's fond of eating grimoire pages and expects you to do something about the fairytale world's woes. What ensues is hours of hilariously creative dialogue and story, framed by colorful characters, relaxing music, and an enjoyable crafting system. There are always more spells to cast and mushrooms to pick for those that know where to look. Wytchwood is one of those rare gems that supports its rich story with a very successful crafting and gathering system that rewards creative and conniving crones. Collect all the souls and maybe, just maybe, you can enjoy that nap in your rocking chair without fairytale creatures knocking down your door for help. Who are we kidding? There's always another villain.",2022-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,ee6e67c617284890a384cee6768b2cf8 6207d98b9e5c48c548d7f0e7,GameGrin,Kyle Nutland,75,"Cute, fun, and quite literally fetching; Wytchwood blends all of its elements together wonderfully, although there is little reason to play more once you conclude the 10–12 hours' worth of story.",2022-02-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,ee6e67c617284890a384cee6768b2cf8 61f7016c9e5c48c548d756f8,GameBlast,Camila Berka,95,"For those who like puzzles, Wytchwood offers several opportunities to face challenges before advancing on the map. The game does not have an open world, but it guarantees vast scenarios to be explored and unlocked as the player conquers new skills and finds new resources. If you want to play something that challenges you in a fun and not frustrating way, I recommend jumping into this adventure with fantastic beings, unique characters full of side quests to offer and discoveries about the mystery behind the sleeping girl.",2022-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,ee6e67c617284890a384cee6768b2cf8 61dc3ffd9e5c48c548d6b2a9,Eurogamer,Malindy Hetfeld,75,A pop-up picture book with a lovely feel - but busywork intrudes too often.,2022-01-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,ee6e67c617284890a384cee6768b2cf8 620fcee79e5c48c548d82bc8,Fintendo,Senja Littman,70,"""Witches daydream.""",2021-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,ee6e67c617284890a384cee6768b2cf8 61cb097f9e5c48c548d68987,Oyungezer Online,Pelin Yiğit,85,"I couldn't think of any reason why you shouldn't buy this game when it's hard to have fun at these prices in this day and age. It's a game that can easily take your time and do it in a quality way, Wytchwood.",2021-12-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,ee6e67c617284890a384cee6768b2cf8 61c842549e5c48c548d6842d,Spaziogames,Francesco Corica,80,"Wytchwood is an incredibly simple experience, but at the same time it manages to be fun, engaging and ideal for every player.",2021-12-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,ee6e67c617284890a384cee6768b2cf8 61d243ab9e5c48c548d69728,NaviGames,,80,A game for all those who love farming and crafting with a unique and dark story but with a relaxed atmosphere.,2021-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,ee6e67c617284890a384cee6768b2cf8 61c80f979e5c48c548d68401,The Escapist,Elise Avery,,,2021-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,ee6e67c617284890a384cee6768b2cf8 61c331a39e5c48c548d6790a,Nintendo Life,Oliver Reynolds,70,"Wytchwood is a crafting game, through and through - and a good one. It smartly puts its focus purely on the act of gathering materials to create a wide range of objects, with little else to distract from the core crafting mechanic. It's backed up by a great soundtrack and a reasonably well-told but ultimately forgettable tale as you trawl through the various areas searching for ingredients. Trying to locate specific items can at times feel exhausting and drags down the pacing of the game, and the gorgeous visuals are unfortunately hampered by a slight frame rate jitter. Ultimately though, Wytchwood is a relaxing and addictive jaunt into the world of crafting.",2021-12-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,ee6e67c617284890a384cee6768b2cf8 61c264179e5c48c548d67622,IGN Italy,Fabio Canonico,80,"Wytchwood elaborates the concept of fetch quest in its own way, building on it a quality experience.",2021-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,ee6e67c617284890a384cee6768b2cf8 61bdf2fb9e5c48c548d66263,FingerGuns,Kat Bullock,90,"If you want to step in the world of fairy tale, gothic fable whilst throwing in crafting spells and a linear simplistic story set within an explorable world, Wytchwood is for you. Beautiful visuals and an alluring soundtrack. This game could be seen as mundane and repetitive, with little combat or puzzle, however Wytchwood casts a spell on the player that will have you immersed into the art of enchantment for hours.",2021-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,ee6e67c617284890a384cee6768b2cf8 61bbd16c9e5c48c548d65acc,COGconnected,Jake Hill,66,"Wytchwood isn’t a bad game because it’s easier than Dark Souls. Difficulty is not the only reason to play a game. But Wytchwood does let the player down with such a vague and uninteresting story. A game needs a hook, and this story ain’t it. Crafting games make me uniquely aware of how much time I am wasting by playing them. But in the end, I like to look back at the little work of art I made by building a house, or a city, or a space station. In Wytchwood I am just collecting ingredients because the game told me to collect those ingredients. It’s an attractive enough game, but it needs something else substantial.",2021-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,ee6e67c617284890a384cee6768b2cf8 61bba28f9e5c48c548d65a67,PlayStation LifeStyle,Jenny Jones,85,The overall gameplay loop might be a bit repetitive for some but this really is a very relaxing and charming craftathon. If you're the kind of person who gets lots of satisfaction from having a long To-Do list and ticking tasks off then this really is a game for you. The storytelling makes gathering all twelve souls an absolute delight and you'll always be looking forward to seeing what the next wicked soul is like. With a gorgeous art style and distinctive character designs this is a great game for those who are looking for something a little bit different.,2021-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,ee6e67c617284890a384cee6768b2cf8 61b7f5fc9e5c48c548d63e83,Screen Rant,Laura Gray,90,"While less carefree than simulation titles like Animal Crossing or Stardew Valley, the casual pacing and nonchalant nature of the main character make Wytchwood a great pick for relaxing exploration-style games. It is also a great choice for those who enjoy crafting and survival games, but prefer to have questlines to follow instead of self-governed gameplay. While the 2D art style is fun and reminiscent of storybook illustrations, this game is likely not the best pick for younger players due to questlines dealing with horror elements, as well as graphic depictions of animal death when using traps and lures. However, fans of twisted fairytales and creepy magical plotlines will likely find Wytchwood an enjoyable and spine-tingling experience.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,ee6e67c617284890a384cee6768b2cf8 61b5b2c483e54798d121f8e9,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,80,"Wytchwood may only be a 10 – 15 hour romp, but those hours are packed to the brim with exploring, crafting, puzzle-solving, storytelling, world-building, and more. A subtly magical experience, Wytchwood’s secrets slowly open up over the course of the game in such a nuanced way, you’ll be eagerly watching out of the corner of your eye for novelty from start to finish. Wytchwood made my bog witch dreams come true, and if you love a good fetch quest game, I’m positive this will be your cup of witches’ brew too.",2021-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,ee6e67c617284890a384cee6768b2cf8 61b334e083e54798d121ef73,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alice Bell,,A dark fairy-tale to-do list that takes full advantage of its premise and has a lot of fun with it. You'll fall in love with Wytchwood's no-nonsense crone.,2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,ee6e67c617284890a384cee6768b2cf8 61b1e31fd57242701f439044,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,100,"If crafting, exploring and lots of humour are what you look for in a game, then Wytchwood is the game for you. I’ve certainly enjoyed my playthrough of the game. The story is interesting, the characters are cutesy, dark, and grotesque with humour sprinkled in for good measure and fantastic graphics to top it all off. Wytchwood is definitely one of my games of the year and it receives our highest score.",2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,ee6e67c617284890a384cee6768b2cf8 5d866feb93765d677874329d,Nintendo Life,Vikki Blake,80,"As the credits roll on this brief but powerful experience, you'll realise a lot is left open to interpretation. For some, that's to be expected. For others, it'll be infuriating. Prospero rarely seems to be in a hurry – even when he bloody should be – and as such, his plodding pace is very much a gamer's Marmite; you'll either love it or hate it… but good grief is this a mystery worth solving.",2019-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fea93765d6778743257,ZTGD,Ken McKown,80,"The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a solid experience that I really enjoyed taking. It could have benefitted from a little more structure and fleshing out the characters a bit more. Still, it is great to finally have the game come to Xbox, and I am happy to have experienced it.",2018-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fea93765d6778743251,ZTGD,Ken McKown,80,The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a solid experience that I really enjoyed taking. It could have benefitted from a little more structure and fleshing out the characters a bit more.,2018-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fea93765d677874324e,VGProfessional,Nazih Fares,78,"The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a great mix of storytelling and adventure, now available with 4K support on Xbox One X. A definite pick if you missed The Astronauts' debut game on either PC or PlayStation 4.",2018-02-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fea93765d6778743254,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,83,"The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a game for connoisseurs of games that are visually stunning and and relay on an idea rather than gameplay mechanics. It lasts a few hours and lacks replayability, but the story is quite good and worth playing. Just like Gone Home.",2018-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866feb93765d677874327b,Windows Central,Asher Madan,90,"If you're looking for a gorgeous game with a strong story between those heavy-hitters this month, then be sure to check out The Vanishing of Ethan Carter. Aside from its performance issues, the game is in many ways a masterpiece which every Xbox One owner should consider.",2018-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866feb93765d6778743278,Handsome Phantom,Philip Neyman,85,"I almost feel this goes without saying, but make sure you see this game through to the end.",2018-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,False,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866feb93765d6778743275,TheXboxHub,Carlos Santuana,80,"Although it may not be the most action-packed adventure out there, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is without a doubt a fantastic game.",2018-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,False,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fea93765d6778743266,GaminGuardian,Diego Domínguez Perulero,73,"Opposite feelings in a game that, on the one hand, we find a visual delight and an absorbing story and, on the other, a repetitive gameplay.",2018-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fe893765d67787431dd,TrueAchievements,Mark Delaney,70,The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is an early narrative adventure game that outdoes some of its later counterparts in ambition.,2018-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fe993765d677874324a,IGN Spain,Juan García,75,"An interesting proposal that we've seen twice before it's Xbox release. Although it's one of the most beautiful games that you can find on Xbox One X, but not one of the longest or fastest.",2018-01-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fea93765d677874324c,GamesRadar+,Leon Hurley,70,"Still a fascinating and darkly magical murder mystery, despite its occasionally unclear signposting.",2018-01-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fe993765d6778743229,Daily Mirror,JC Suttun,60,"If you have the patience for a lot of wandering about and backtracking there's an intriguing story to experience here, but the expertly crafted atmosphere isn't always enough to mask the occasional gameplay frustration, getting in the way of the storytelling.",2018-01-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fe893765d67787431ef,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,75,The Vanishing of Ethan Carter on Xbox One X was a remarkable time with this being a solid narrative driven experience.,2018-01-18T05:00:00.000Z,False,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fe893765d67787431f7,ThisGenGaming,Robby Bisschop,85,The Vanishing of Ethan Carter has been a great way to start off the gaming year for me.,2018-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 61f6c4bb9e5c48c548d755b6,NoobFeed,Adam Siddiqui,80,"It's clear that the developers had a vision when making The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, a solid single-player narrative where the player was given a little direction on how to uncover the game's mysteries.",2018-01-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fe893765d67787431fc,VGChartz,Evan Norris,,"By focusing on the unique story-delivery mechanisms of video games and providing a sufficient level of interactivity, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter side-steps many of the pitfalls associated with narrative-driven adventure games, even as it struggles to escape the sub-genre's orbit.",2018-01-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fea93765d6778743272,BaziCenter,Mohamad Shokri,80,"The Vanishing of Ethan Carter's too much focus on story telling might prevent it from offering a true adventure experience, but nevertheless the story, atmosphere and world design is so solid that you'll just love it.",2018-01-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fec93765d67787432b2,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,50,"The Astronauts made an interesting experiment with The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, and while the team's attempt to tell some kind of tragic and emotional story is kind of effective, the overall gameplay, which serves as the grubby middleman that glues the whole tapestry together, is just not the hours wandering around in the Wisconsin woods. This probably would have made for a great novel instead of a video game.",2015-10-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fed93765d677874330f,ActionTrip,Keri Honea,95,"The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a splendid narrative experience that is not to be missed. If this one is sitting in your Steam library, your wishlist, or your mental wishlist, just pull the trigger and find out what happened to Ethan Carter. It's a story unlike any other.",2015-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fe893765d67787431ae,Dragnix,Shaun Joy,75,,2015-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866feb93765d6778743287,Gaming Nexus,Randy Kalista,90,"When it comes to psychological scares, this whodunit of a ghost story introduces you to your own worst enemy: Being inside your own head. You may anticipate more horror than you'll actually run across, but that's a horrific thought in its own right.",2015-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fec93765d67787432a7,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"But that's another debate for another day. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is one of the most beautiful games ever developed, and backs its aesthetics up with some of the finest Lovecraftian narratives that we've seen in interactive form. It's a compelling argument for games as art, in other words, and not just because it makes for some awesome digital postcards.",2015-08-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866feb93765d6778743282,Press Start,James Berich,80,"From beginning to end, most players will breeze through The Vanishing of Ethan Carter in roughly four or so hours.",2015-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fe893765d6778743201,GameGrin,Reece Armstrong,90,"The Vanishing Of Ethan Carter will have you thinking about it after the credits roll. It's not a perfect package or a long one, but the short time you spend in Red Creek Valley will be mesmerising.",2015-07-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fec93765d67787432af,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,80,"With its near photorealistic visuals and great voice acting, it's a unique game that I wholeheartedly urge any Playstation 4 owner to experience once",2015-07-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fed93765d6778743306,Attack of the Fanboy,Dean James,80,"The Vanishing of Ethan Carter may not be a long journey, but the breathtaking visuals and atmosphere are enough to captivate most anybody on their way to solving a number of mysteries that all play a part in the overall story.",2015-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fe893765d67787431e0,Checkpoint,Federico Elli,80,"I expected more from this game, content-wise mostly, whoever at it's asking price there is more than enough content, i'd love to play this in VR. As most 'walking simulator's this is not a game for everyone, especially if you don't explore much, you can almost make it to the ending skipping most of what there is for you to find. Do read the webcomic at http://www.theastronauts.com/comic/ which acts as a prequel to the game.",2015-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fed93765d6778743309,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,85,"A more than competent puzzler that wows with its impressive vistas, excellent sound design and subtle horror-tinged plot. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a thing of dark beauty.",2015-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866feb93765d677874328a,ZTGD,Justin Celani,85,"If you love exploration, mystery, even a sense of wonder and awe, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter provides all this and more. For the 4 to 6 hours the game lasts, it's definitely a memorable experience.",2015-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fee93765d6778743367,TheSixthAxis,Dave Irwin,70,"The Vanishing of Ethan Carter might be less involved than a lot of mystery games, but it is by no stretch any less fascinating, beautiful or immersive. Its haunting atmosphere sucks you in with its unsettling vibe, but it's the mystery that keeps you there until the very end. It may not be the longest game, but if the supernatural intrigues you even a little, then this one case worth taking.",2015-07-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fe893765d67787431e9,Slant Magazine,Jed Pressgrove,40,"Creators like Chmielarz need an obvious symbol of false hope to sell (not articulate) their trendy nihilism that, if anything, should vanish.",2015-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fed93765d6778743300,Push Square,Graham Banas,80,"The Vanishing of Ethan Carter was already great when it released on the PC in late 2014, and the PS4 version succeeds in re-purposing that same experience for a new audience. While reworking the title in Unreal Engine 4 hasn't brought about a drastic number of changes, it performs adequately barring some framerate hiccups. For the most part, though, this game delivers an intriguing and thought-provoking detective experience that – in its own words – doesn't hold your hand.",2015-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fec93765d67787432c1,GameZone,Mike Boccher,90,"A must purchase experience that invokes a feeling of true beauty, reflection and freedom. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter needs to be experienced to truly understand as both a game and self-reflective journey of beauty and warmth",2015-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fed93765d67787432fb,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,80,"The Vanishing of Ethan Carter sets out to achieve a very specific goal and despite some slight missteps along the way, it largely succeeds in offering players a sense of spectral wonder through simplistic gameplay and stunning visuals, all wrapped in a well written mystery that leaves its mark. ",2015-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866feb93765d6778743280,Gamers Heroes,,90,Personally I can’t recommend this game enough. If you have an evening available and you are looking for a great game then you should give The Vanishing Of Ethan Carter a try!,2015-07-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fed93765d6778743350,Game Rant,Rob Keyes,70,"The Vanishing of Ethan Carter's gorgeous visuals, intimate story in intense mysteries make it an easy recommendation despite some mediocre mechanics and voice acting.",2015-01-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fe893765d677874319f,The Game Fanatics,Adam Birch,72,"Echoing classic horror stories from authors like H.P. Lovecraft, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a wonderfully unique experience. It's not without its faults, but if you can get past the shallow story and gameplay, you'll be in for an immersive treat.",2014-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fed93765d6778743336,Post Arcade (National Post),James McMurtrie,100,"Nothing is so simply put in The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, but to put it simply, this game is absolutely worth the $20 price tag",2014-11-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d866fed93765d6778743332,Impulsegamer,James Wright (Impulsegamer),90,"The Vanishing Ethan Carter is definitely the must play game of the year that successfully creates a gripping and engaging tale without an ounce of input from the game itself. All the clues are right in front of the player and thus it's up to you to put back together this amazing jigsaw puzzle about a young boy and his dark family with some of the best graphics you'll witness on the PC. More importantly, the game definitely deserves another play through due to the cleverly written puzzles and wondrous links to the Carter family.",2014-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,bdea68145b61462f9cd17068e835aadf 5d8670e093765d6778747e0c,Cubed3,Shane Jury,90,"Swords, Sorcery, and Whimsy unite, in this fun feudal take on the Tower Defence Genre. Solid mechanics backed by exceptional use of the hardware's unique properties, and extensive content for the solo player as well as the many, make CastleStorm a worthy acquisition to adorn any Switch home screen.",2019-07-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e093765d6778747e32,Switch Player,Nick Hanchet,70,"Castle Storm is a highly accessible yet mechanically deep take on the RTS genre, mixing in elements of both tower defence games and physics-based combat to an impressive level of competency and quality. The amount of content available throughout is staggering, and an endearing graphical style keeps you enjoying each spectacle the game throws at you.",2018-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,False,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e093765d6778747d9d,Digitally Downloaded,,60,"If you're looking for a hidden RTS gem on the Switch, CastleStorm is unfortunately not going to change much for you. It's a perfectly serviceable game with a lengthy campaign and plenty of customisation, but it lacks defining mechanics that inspire or excite players.",2018-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e093765d6778747dc2,GamingTrend,Codi Spence,80,"CastleStorm combines the joy of Angry Birds and tower defense games, and sprinkles in some fun fighting sections. Balancing offense and defense is satisfying, especially when you successfully complete your missions. The tone of the game is light-hearted, which makes it all the more enjoyable.",2018-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e093765d6778747db6,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,CastleStorm has been entertaining gamers for over 5 years and this Switch version is the most enjoyable iteration to date.,2018-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e093765d6778747e14,GameSpew,Stan Cohen,80,"For its price, CastleStorm is a gem, and a very noble addition to the Switch's library indeed.",2018-08-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5ef63f7cd88e035744c18aa8,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,80,"CastleStorm comes to Switch after its journey through almost all platforms, with a full version well adapted to the characteristics of the Nintendo hybrid. Although the control of the ballista continues to give war when played traditionally, the game maintains its freshness, its simple concept and its correct learning curve, where we will be taught to play and open up new possibilities little by little. It features a humorous story mode, especially the Vikings campaign, a competitive mode, and a cooperative mode, which make a fairly complete and interesting version. Recommended.",2018-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5dd40ac566e2226fc0063cfb,Games Xtreme,Jason Italic,80,"The actual premise is simple, set in a comical fantasy land where a vaguely-English royal army faces down an invading Viking horde. The royal army has to, of course, defend itself with all means available, though not everything is as it first seems... So all of this is fairly well-treaded ground. It's the execution where things get interesting. Because CastleStorm basically has three separate mechanical layers going on at once in a given stage, and each of them presents something very different.",2018-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e093765d6778747e17,COGconnected,Jackson Bostian,76,"CastleStorm does a good job of combining polished mechanics from other games with a decent script to form an entertaining game. It's nothing spectacular, but it's certainly fun.",2018-08-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e093765d6778747e11,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,80,"CastleStorm is a wonderfully well-rounded package that offers up enjoyable RTS gameplay in an approachable fashion, with a high skill ceiling that caters to players of all skill and interest levels.",2018-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e093765d6778747daa,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,80,"Too many stages rely on the two basic victory conditions, and I would have liked to see more boss stages or more complicated objectives. Regardless, CastleStorm is engaging not just for those who enjoy tower-defense games; there is enough fun, customization, and challenge for all Switch owners. Your princess might not be in this castle, but it's worth taking a look around anyway.",2018-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e093765d6778747dad,GameSpace,William Murphy,83,"Castlestorm is a light-hearted, fairly in-depth Tower defense game that offers some unique mechanics, quirky story, and fairly solid controls. It is hampered a bit by the Switch analog sticks and repetitiveness due to the nature of the genre, however overall it's a fun title and if it's one you've never picked up, I would recommend picking it up on the Switch. It's a great title to play on the go.",2018-06-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e193765d6778747e68,New Game Network,Stephen LaGioia,76,"Castlestorm is an addictive and charming tower defense title that, despite a few minor faults, stands out from many of its ilk. With surprisingly deep and plentiful content, and easy to learn mechanics, this one is worth checking out.",2015-07-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e193765d6778747e71,GameSkinny,Elijah Beahm,60,"Despite some original ideas and a wealth of content, CastleStorm chokes on it's own ambition by lacking the follow through necessary to truly stand out. It is an incredibly boring yet unique game.",2014-04-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e193765d6778747e8a,FNintendo,Manuel Morais,70,"Castlestorm displays certain qualities which are more than welcome and that shake the ground a bit in what is overwhelmingly a niche style. Nevertheless, its record would be far more interesting if its technical flaws and repetitiveness were solved.",2014-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e193765d6778747e6e,Nintendo Enthusiast,Elia Pales,85,"CastleStorm is just as much a game as it is a test of your multitasking and micromanaging abilities. What seems like just a knock-off of the iOS hit, Angry Birds, is actually so much more. In fact, CastleStorm boasts just as much, if not even more, addicting gameplay, as well as several other layers of depth that make the title even more exciting to play. Couple this in with extensive single-player and multiplayer modes and quite the quirky style, and it becomes quite the appealing product.",2014-01-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e193765d6778747e79,Cubed3,SirLink,80,"CastleStorm succeeds at blending together the tower defence and 2D physics-based destruction genres to create a unique and very fun game that doesn't shy away from being a goofy, good time for the player with its dry sense of humour.",2014-01-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e193765d6778747e73,Nintendo Life,Lee Meyer,80,"With a lengthy campaign, lots of customisation and plenty of variety, CastleStorm is a strong eShop title. There is a bit of a learning curve for the controls, and the presentation doesn't go as far as it could, but the satisfaction of taking down opposing castles make this frantic experience worthwhile. If you like strategy, tower defence, or even physics-based puzzlers and action games, CastleStorm is highly recommended.",2014-01-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e193765d6778747e7c,Twinfinite,Andres Ruiz,100,"Yes, I know what you're thinking. Finally, you can destroy your friends with a castle expertly shaped like a penis.",2014-01-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e193765d6778747e76,Hardcore Gamer,Nikola Suprak,90,"CastleStorm comes with an easy and complete recommendation, and it is one of the special games that can be enjoyed by just about anyone. It's Angry Birds meets tower defense meets beat 'em up meets crack cocaine levels of addictiveness in a hodgepodge amalgamation of stuff that absolutely should not work as well as it does.",2013-12-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e193765d6778747e6b,NintendoWorldReport,Curtis Bonds,85,"Even if the production values aren't that great, there's a lot to love about CastleStorm. The addictive gameplay coupled with the charming visual style and characters make it not only a must-play for Wii U owners, but a must-play for anyone who's never been introduced to the Tower Defense genre of video games. This castle will take them by storm.",2013-12-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e193765d6778747e66,High-Def Digest,Mike Flacy,80,"There's hours upon hours of entertainment to be found within the campaign mode of 'CastleStorm' making the game easily worth the $10 purchase price. In addition, the multiplayer modes are a welcome addition, particularly the co-op mode. While you will need to give the game a couple hours to adapt to the control scheme, it's really difficult to stop playing once you've got the hang of it. Also, for anyone into 'Game of Thrones' or 'Skyrim', you are going to find some tongue-in-cheek references that may make you chuckle. It doesn't really matter if you are on the PlayStation 3 or the PlayStation Vita; 'CastleStorm' is a fantastic title on both platforms. If you are into tower defense titles or 'Angry Birds,' don't hesitate to pick up 'CastleStorm' immediately.",2013-11-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8670e193765d6778747e63,COGconnected,Jennifer Dingle,75,"CastleStorm takes the tower defence genre and adds elements of physics destruction, real-time strategy and role-playing games, making for a very interesting mix that works quite well. It is a casual yet complex game experience that is delightful to play, alone or with a friend, something that this tower defence hater truly enjoyed",2013-07-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,935cf741114c47edb9cdbf2050630ae4 5d8675d793765d6778767a67,Fun Factor,César Rodrigues,80,Overcooked presents itself with very few issues and a good amount of fun. Even though the solo gameplay is a lesser experience compared to the frantic 4 player co-op which spawns both hilarious and frustrating moments.,2018-07-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d993765d6778767b3b,Kinglink Reviews,,90,A very solid and fun multiplayer experience. It works in singleplayer but really shines in multiplayer. The level design and style make it stand out. If only cooking were this fun in real life.,2018-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5ed923f7c28b1c4114c27666,IGN Spain,,75,As fun as the original version of the game but with more levels and some added flaws that makes this Special Edition good but not better.,2017-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d993765d6778767b3d,GameSpace,William Murphy,70,"Simply put, Overcooked is a great game on any platform, and one with a couple glaring issues that need to be patched on the Switch. Still, there are few games on Switch that are this well-suited to co-op play, so at $20, it’s worth the price of admission if you’ve got the friends to bring along for the ride.",2017-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d993765d6778767b34,Red Value Gaming,"Kaisernik,Patos",71,,2017-07-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5dfe820f239b721b0efda8c7,Kritiqal,Nate Kiernan,80,"Overcooked wants to show you the wacky fun of cooking with friends, but I should have guessed by the time it sent us to hell’s literal kitchen that we as a culture need to reassess exactly what that fun looks like.",2017-06-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d793765d6778767a1f,NerdBacon,Garrett Zafuto,65,"The ease of access doesn’t necessarily translate into ease of play; while the controls are simple, they aren’t always super-intuitive. I can’t even begin to describe how many times I messed up a dish or flubbed my timing due to the game not doing what I thought it would do.",2017-04-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d793765d6778767a48,Cubed3,Tomas Barry,80,"This is a bold, distinct and very charming package.",2017-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d993765d6778767b2b,GameSpot,Scott Butterworth,80,Overcooked contains all the necessary ingredients for a truly excellent co-op game.,2016-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d993765d6778767b38,AusGamers,Steve Farrelly,90,Definitely worth a seat at the gaming table.,2016-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d993765d6778767b31,TeamNerd,Giulia Garassino,78,"What Team 17 offers is really a simple but absolutely fun title, rich in lots of content. And, although the title does not feature an online multiplayer, this is not so relevant, indeed, the ability to play it alone or in LAN is enough to make it a worthy note. There will be absolutely no moments to get bored, every challenge is captivating and completely engaging!",2016-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d993765d6778767b28,Cubed3,Gareth Fidler,80,"Like all the best party games, its strength lies in its simplicity, its clever design, and the fact that it's just so much darn fun to play. Overcooked is one of those rare gems that possesses the ability to endlessly generate comedy moments and is the perfect choice for those lengthy multiplayer sessions, though probably best avoided if Gordon Ramsay is due a visit.",2016-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d993765d6778767b22,PLAY Zine,Bojan Jovanovic,75,"The game is very likeable, oozes with humor and apart from slightly higher difficulty, isn’t frustrating. Still, controllers and friends are mandatory. It takes a lot to make a stew and Overcooked’s is more than satisfying.",2016-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d893765d6778767b05,Destructoid,Jordan Devore,85,"Aside from from the local-only consideration and some inconsistencies with the scoring criteria and stage layouts, man, what a game. Overcooked is the best co-op experience I've had in recent memory, and despite going back through to fully clear every level, I wish there were more. Don't overlook it.",2016-09-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d993765d6778767b1f,New Game Network,Marc Caccamise,83,"Overcooked capitalizes on its simple premise and easy controls to offer up a surprisingly challenging and addicting game. With a notable absence of couch co-op games these days for friends, this fills the hole perfectly.",2016-09-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d793765d6778767a1d,games(TM),,90,An instant classic and close to perfection,2016-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d793765d6778767a16,PS3Blog.net,,85,"I had an absolute blast playing through the campaign mode. I would have liked if there was a proper/easier solo campaign mode, but the main campaign can be done solo with just you controlling two chefs. It is a fun little cooking, funny, quirky and certainly original, and I greatly enjoyed my time with the game to write my Overcooked review. Are you ready to battle it out in the kitchen?",2016-09-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d893765d6778767b1a,TechRaptor,Jordan Oloman,95,Overcooked belongs in the hall of fame of couch co-op with its delicious blend of tense gameplay and imaginative level design.,2016-09-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d893765d6778767b17,Game Informer,Andrew Reiner,83,One of those frantic party games that you’ll love screaming at,2016-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d793765d6778767a62,Twinfinite,Collin MacGregor,70,"Overcooked is a fun and colorful game that shouldn’t be overlooked if you have some friends to join you in the adventure. With some of the best level design of any indie game, Overcooked will constantly batter you with new challenges. However, with a lack of any online functionality that clearly handicaps solo players, this dish comes out lukewarm.",2016-08-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d793765d6778767a65,PS4Blog.net,,80,i really loved playing the game for my Overcooked review. It’s a genuinely great couch-coop game! Don’t try it alone however as you won’t get very far because its difficulty is balanced for more than one person.,2016-08-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d893765d6778767b0b,Saving Content,Ed Acosta,80,"My time with Overcooked was a blast and it fully gets my recommendation as a buy, even at full price. But be aware that you won't find nearly as much fun to be had unless you bring together a group who will play in your living room, or kitchen; I'm not one to judge.",2016-08-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d993765d6778767b40,GameGrin,Owen Chan,80,"There isn’t much to write about this, it’s a solid game that’s really fun as a co-op game for a games night/party and a nice family game after the Sunday roast. Video options weren’t key for me, especially if it’s not demanding on the system. But, the caveat to the high score is if it were have sold itself purely as a single player game and at the same RRP, then it might have the issue of being undercooked.",2016-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d793765d6778767a4e,IGN Italy,Tommaso Campion,72,"Overcooked is a fresh title with a curious concept, but the lack of multiplayer modes is a heavy burden on the overall experience.",2016-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d893765d6778767b14,Pause Resume,Alexandra Collinson,80,"Overcooked is a fun game that you can keep coming back to again and again. Couch co-op means you can play with a multitude of different people, giving you endless fun. The only part of this game I didn’t enjoy was when I was playing on my own. You definitely need to get a couple of friends over to enjoy the game fully. At £12.99/$16.99 this game is a steal and definitely worth your time with a few friends.",2016-08-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d993765d6778767b2e,SelectButton,Marcus Jones,80,"Overcooked's colorful visuals, catchy music, and the simple premise is incredibly fun. It's a great party game that will offer some great fun while still providing a nice challenge to get three stars on all the stages. Since the game uses a three-star ranking system, there's a decent amount of replay value as you attempt to get a higher score each time. There are also nine different competive multiaplyer levels to play with your friends.",2016-08-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d893765d6778767afe,Eurogamer,Johnny Chiodini,80,This frantic game of kitchen co-operation is farcical couch co-op at its finest.,2016-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d793765d6778767a38,Areajugones,Iskander Parga,90,"Overcooked is a game that could lead the return of the good old couch party games. The kitchens in this game can bring a real chaos to your home, but also lots of fun for you and your best friends..",2016-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d893765d6778767aea,Real Game Media,,75,"Overcooked is a great couch co-op game with fun gameplay and charming visuals. The game is best played with a group of friends and playing solo is extremely difficult. Lack of online multiplayer detracts slightly from the overall score. If you have the people to play with, I recommend picking this game up for a good party game.",2016-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d993765d6778767b49,DigitalCentralMedia,Jordan Micheal,57,Overcooked is a fun game with friends but can be extremely boring if you're playing alone. This game is more Undercooked than Overcooked,2016-08-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d893765d6778767ad1,CGMagazine,Jed Whitaker,85,"You might pull your hair out trying to complete the story mode, but you'll have a blast doing it.",2016-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d893765d6778767ace,TrueAchievements,Marc Hollinshead,70,"Whether you're a long-time fan of strategy titles or someone looking to whet their appetite with something new, Overcooked may satisfy your cravings even if it is just for a short while.",2016-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d893765d6778767acb,Worth Playing,"Chris ""Atom"" DeAngelus",85,"Overcooked is delightful and appropriate for players of all ages. The core mechanics are solid, the cooperative gameplay is enjoyable, and it's a great game from start to finish. Perhaps the only real complaint one can level against it is that the single-player gameplay isn't as enjoyable as the multiplayer. It's simple enough that even people who don't usually play games can pick them up in a heartbeat, making it a great title for families to play together. Overcooked is a charming experience and a fantastic purchase for anyone looking for cooperative local games on the PC.",2016-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d893765d6778767ac8,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,70,"The production values, coupled with the genuinely entertaining multiplayer, help to make this one of the better “casual” games you’ll play this year.",2016-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d893765d6778767abd,Ars Technica,Mark Walton,,"Overcooked is smart co-op game design wrapped up in some delightfully charming visuals. If you're having a party, this is the game to load up.",2016-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d893765d6778767ab2,Metro GameCentral,,80,"One of the best offline multiplayer games of the year, and proof that shouting at people sitting next to you is still one of gaming’s greatest pleasures.",2016-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d993765d6778767b46,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,84,Overcooked is one of the best cooperative multiplayer games that I've ever had the privilege of playing.,2016-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d893765d6778767ae5,DualShockers,Liam Padfield,80,"Overcooked succeeds in creating an intriguing, co-operative experience that is simple enough that anybody could learn to play it within minutes, but complex enough to keep players coming back, perfecting their skills and aiming for higher scores. I do wish players had the option to play online as well as local, although I realize that the chaos among players over voice chat wouldn’t work as well as when the chaos is sitting right next to you. Despite this, Overcooked is an absolute joy to play. The game combines a unique visual style with simplistic controls and increasingly complex gameplay. Overcooked is the missing addition to your library and one that can be enjoyed by both casual gamers as well as hardcore, high score hunters.",2016-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d893765d6778767ac5,We Got This Covered,Shaan Joshi,80,"While it's not nearly as enjoyable as a solo outing, Overcooked is one of the best party games we've played in years. Just make sure you bring some friends or family along for the ride.",2016-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 5d8675d893765d6778767ac3,Telegraph,Tom Hoggins,80,"Overcooked is the best chaotic, co-operative culinary game you've ever played",2016-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e9428ad618aa45f4b3371b8c8c4f9de9 608ba0f16a418dc538cbabc4,INVEN,Se Yun Jeon,75,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is one of the chronicles of the ""Trails Series"" that connects the epic. Although there is a discrepancy in it, but it includes well-defined characters and great battles that make sense.",2021-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 605361f0cfbed43e46464942,Movies Games and Tech,Alex Chessun,75,"Trails of Cold Steel‘s remaster might just be the best version of the game, but the developer’s barely passable effort makes it hard to recommend as a repeat purchase, with the Japanese audio being the only worthwhile addition. For anime and JRPG fans who haven’t ventured onto Class VII’s campus, it’s an easy recommendation with its excellently crafted world likely to inspire many to embark on the 4-game journey. While its niche appeal might deter a wider audience, those who do give it a shot are unlikely to come away disappointed, despite its rough edges.",2021-02-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 608ade696a418dc538cbab4e,IGN Korea,Seongho Moon,60,"Whether you’re a hardcore Falcom fan or a diehard follower of the ‘Trails’ series, this is the right time to get started with The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Kai. This may be the JRPG which may convert you into a fan in no time. Since the full ‘Trails’ universe promises to become much greater as the story develops, this series will let you know what kind of world you’re getting yourself into. Packed with content and plots to uncover, alongside plenty of side quests to complete as well. Please beware that you’ll eventually notice several repeated character animations and even cringe worthy production value, so take care of your eyes and mind to have enough capacity to absorb them with a grain of salt as you play through.",2021-01-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86746e93765d677875e9f4,RPGamer,Pascal Tekaia,100,"The game is a triumph in world-building and character-driven storytelling, and its combat system is versatile enough to support it through its mammoth eighty-plus-hour runtime.",2019-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86746e93765d677875e9ed,Blast Away the Game Review,Dustin Murphy,80,"With more than 60+ hours of JRPG fun, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel has a lot to offer. Whether it's the added depth to character growth, a slow-burning story that will eventually begin to come to a burning hot conclusion or the meticulously crafted world; Trails of Cold Steel is a diamond in the rough.",2019-07-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86746e93765d677875ea04,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,90,"For a simple remaster, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel looks and plays great. I say ‘simple’ because there’s not been that many enhancements outside of the visuals. Sure, we get a perfect 60fps, a crystal clear 4k, and the heavenly ‘turbo mode’ which makes traversing the world so much more satisfying, but there’s no extra content, no new chapters, no enhanced backstory, or platform-specific dungeons/areas to visit. However, a game isn’t as good as it looks, it’s as good as it plays; The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is a bloody brilliant JRPG game which I’m quite ashamed I’ve never actually played before grabbing it on the PS4. The story is very interesting, with lots of separate stories and events going on which all combinate into an intriguing and exciting narrative, combined with very satisfying and strategic combat. The combat itself may look generic and simple from the outside, but once you’ve cranked up the difficulty to eleven, it’s time to turn on your little grey cells as you swap your students on the fly and link them together in order to maximise their efficiency.",2019-06-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86746f93765d677875ea65,PlayStation Galaxy,Robert Enciso,80,"Overall, Rage 2 is a fun game. Surprisingly a bit short for an open world experience as I was able to beat it at below 14 hours. But it is still worth playing if you are a fan of Doom.",2019-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86746e93765d677875e9eb,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,60,"From a technical standpoint, the port to PlayStation 4 that supports 4k textures, is excellent; it is smooth (minus the wooden, garbage-like animations), bright, and full of intense colors and detailed hand-drawn textures, but a new paint job is not enough to fix what is wrong with The Legend of Heroes: Trails Of Cold Steel … and that is that it is old.",2019-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86746f93765d677875ea13,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Impozible Julin,83,"It's a title that may not call you because of its graphic aspect, which may result slow, very Japanese rhythm if I'm allowed to leave, during the first bars, and obviously, it puts a barrier for anyone who does not have the time or inclination to immerse yourself in all this that he proposes in perfect English.",2019-04-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86746e93765d677875e9e4,GearNuke,Danial Arshad Khan,90,"If you want to get into the Trails series then Cold Steel is a great first game that we can't recommend enough, as I mentioned earlier just put in the time and you'll be glad that you did.",2019-04-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5f5547ccf7c1f130627f52e4,Twisted Voxel,Ali Haider,90,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is a classic JRPG that holds up well in gameplay despite some dated visuals. The story, world-building, and character development in the game is truly next level and should set as an example for other games to follow.",2019-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5f132d94d88e035744c1b048,NookGaming,Thomas Knight,70,"This feels very much like a classic JRPG, with some extra features to bring it into the new age of gaming. This style of JRPG does require a lot of patience however, which is why I expect the turbo mode feature will be very appreciated by new and old fans alike. In the end though, it's the great story which kept me playing this game.",2019-04-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86746f93765d677875ea55,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,92,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is one of the best RPGs of the last few years, with an amazing story and very well-developed characters, as well as a great combat system, being this the perfect chance to not let this marvelous game goes by unnoticed.",2019-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86746e93765d677875e9ff,Gaming Gamma,Mankoto,85,"The game as a whole is still great. If you’re like me and have played the original release but missed out on the PC release and need a refresher for what’s to come this fall by all means, transfer your PS3/Vita save right over for some extra bonuses. If you’re new to the franchise, this is a great place to start.",2019-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747193765d677875ebf6,RPG Fan,Caitlin Argyros,90,This is without a doubt the definitive version of Trails of Cold Steel.,2017-10-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747193765d677875ebfc,DarkZero,Jorge S Fernandez,80,"In the end, Trails of Cold Steel is a game made for specific fans of the JRPG genre, but it also succeeds in nailing down all of its tropes and mechanics, rather than try to appeal to everyone with a bunch of pieces that don't fit cohesively.",2017-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747193765d677875ebf2,GameSkinny,,60,"In short, the game is really held back by subpar storytelling.",2017-08-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747193765d677875ec08,MonsterVine,Spencer Legacy,70,"Though it can be incredibly slow in both combat and story, the surprisingly active combat system keeps things interesting.",2017-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747193765d677875ec02,GameSpew,Graham Stephen,70,"This is a game with a long, arcing story that takes some awkward, colourful teens through their turbulent teenage years with a fun and vibrant world to explore, charming characters to befriend and a turn-based combat system with a surprising amount of depth once you look beneath the surface.",2017-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747093765d677875eb87,GamingTrend,Patrick Rost,75,"Trails of Cold Steel doesn't lack for a pretty atmosphere throughout, and I enjoy the design elements quite a bit regardless of graphic quality. The music isn't anything mind-blowing, but it is still Falcom quality goodness.",2017-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747093765d677875eb8b,Gamer Escape,Josh McGrath,70,"The repetitiveness of the school life portions is the greatest offender – the game really comes into its own when you’re out of the school environment and exploring Erebonia. Still, if you’ve been on the fence about giving this game a shot, the PC port is easily the definitive version.",2017-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747093765d677875eb84,We Got This Covered,Gabs Tanner,80,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is smothered in detail which creates a living, breathing world at the cost of some story and character development.",2017-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747093765d677875eb81,The Outerhaven Productions,Keith Mitchell,80,A worthy follow-up to the PC release of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC that we received years ago.,2017-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747093765d677875eb7b,Gaming Nexus,Dave Gamble,80,"Trails of Cold Steel is one of those games where you get out of it what you put into it. While it is playable for a rank newbie, there is far more depth available to the experienced player. There are some small rough edges, but it works very well overall.",2017-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747093765d677875eb79,JRPG.moe,,80,"There might not be as much payoff as some may like but Trails of Cold Steel does a lot more than just setting up events for the sequel. I found myself immersed in an interesting industrial setting with a rich history, exploring the motivations behind a likeable bunch of characters and mediating the conflicts between the nation’s social classes. It's a lengthy game, especially if you feel compelled to talk to every NPC, but Trails of Cold Steel does a great job of rewarding this kind of obsessive behaviour.",2017-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747093765d677875eb25,Wccftech,Francesco De Meo,80,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails Of Cold Steel takes the best of the Trails in the Sky games and enhances it to new heights. While the school setting isn't particularly innovative, all surrounding mechanics have been masterfully implemented, resulting in a game that's incredibly engaging despite the slow pace and a few other minor issues. Additional, the wealth of PC exclusive features make the game one of the best consoles to PC port ever released.",2017-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747093765d677875eb09,GameSoulz,,,"Honestly, I could get Trails in the Sky 1+2 on Steam for that price and have a way better and longer time. For a game, that needs so long to develop into something hooking, yet never lives up to previously set standards, this price tag is just bad. In my opinion The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is worth 29.99, if you completed the Trails in the Sky trilogy, making a recommendation of this let-down a pretty hard one.",2017-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747093765d677875eb90,Digital Chumps,Alex Tudor,75,"If you're looking for a JRPG on the PC, this one is certainly an option, but it would not be my first.",2017-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747093765d677875eb12,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,80,"Trails of Cold Steel gets off to a slow start in order to find its bearings but once it gets going it delivers a solid experience. While taking a different direction from Sky which centered on Estelle and her journey, Rean and the rest of his class’ journey was just as enjoyable. With the second chapter coming out next week, there really isn’t much time to wait in order to continue on this newer tale of the Legend of Heroes.",2016-08-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747093765d677875eb1c,Kotaku,Jason Schreier,,A hero sandwich that's way too heavy on the bread.,2016-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747093765d677875eb1f,Bit Cultures,Evan Schwab,93,"With this entry into The Legend of Heroes saga, Falcom created something truly special. The believability of the world and characters, the attachment to the people of the empire, and low key storyline build a memorable experience.",2016-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747093765d677875eb17,Cubed3,Az Elias,70,"It is a really slow one to get going, but no argument can be made against how much care Falcom has put into building and developing the world and characters throughout the opening stages of Trails of Cold Steel. It very much hits the typical JRPG checkboxes, but with solid and safe customisation, and a great tactical turn-based battle system that adds a little something extra to the standard formula, this is a title that JRPG fans cannot afford to pass on - especially PS Vita owners - and will most definitely last right up until the sequel hits Western shores.",2016-04-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747093765d677875eb97,MMORPG.com,Som Pourfarzaneh,88,"In many ways, Trails of Cold Steel’s JRPG trappings and gameplay struggle to remain relevant in an evolving genre. Yet, paradoxically, it’s the game’s conventional approach that makes it appealing, a reminder of the formula that has made JRPGs so popular, with several ease-of-use additions here and there to make it more accessible in the contemporary milieu. If you’re looking for something new to play on your Vita or PS3, you’d be hard-pressed to do better.",2016-03-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86746f93765d677875eacb,NZGamer,Matthew Codd,90,"If you like JRPGs (and maybe even if you don’t), you’ll want to find time for this game, though. Falcom haven’t tried to reinvent the wheel, because they wheel doesn’t need reinventing. Instead, they’ve set out to make the most magnificent damn wheel they could, and have succeeded with flying colours.",2016-03-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747093765d677875eb22,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,60,"Trails of Cold Steel looks very nice indeed thanks to its colourful and well-designed character and enemy models as well as a consistently smooth framerate, although you can’t say that it makes the most of the handhelds power",2016-02-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 6111598e81dfdd2baab61984,Japan Curiosity,Nick Cooney,70,"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is a good JRPG that will kill some time and provide some enjoyable turn-based battles. I’d recommend picking it up on PlayStation Vita if you can, as I think it would work well in quick pick up and play sessions. If you’re finding the opening hours a little tedious, stick with it; you will be rewarded, and with Trails of Cold Steel II confirmed for a western release, you’re not going to want to hang around as you’ll easily sink many hours into this game.",2016-02-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747193765d677875ebf9,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,82,The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is a great RPG that any fan of the genre will enjoy.,2016-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86746f93765d677875eab1,Metro GameCentral,,70,An ashamedly old school role-player that nevertheless does its best to attract new players and entertain existing fans.,2016-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86747093765d677875eb8e,Guardian,Andy Robertson,100,Trails… is a superb example of classic JRPGs done right.,2016-01-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86746f93765d677875ead7,DarkZero,Samuel Howitt,80,"While it does take its time to really get going (the story doesn’t feel like it properly kicks off until about 15-ish hours in), The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is a really fun game to play. The story moves slowly, and can take a while to get through, and while not much about it feels new, it does a good job of taking already established elements and making them into something fun.",2016-01-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,ac7a008ed2324f8f91559d734da70610 5d86735993765d6778757f5a,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,83,"World of Warships is a brilliant game that makes naval combat exciting. It looks, sounds and plays great. In addition it's robust and well made. What not to like about it?",2019-04-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,419b4e7fd0a443e4843d3e6d3cc18a98 5d86735893765d6778757f4e,CGMagazine,Jordan Biordi,80,"Overall, World of Warships is an excellent game, and I'd highly recommend it if you're into this kind of thing.",2015-12-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,419b4e7fd0a443e4843d3e6d3cc18a98 5d86735993765d6778757f60,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,80,"Once you get past the idea of being a ship collector with its limited storage space and World of Warships' free-to-play expensive shenanigans, which shouldn't be that much of a negative against the game's great gameplay, World of Warships ends up a refreshing title. This is thanks to the exciting naval combat, a wide collection of warships, engrossing class types and pretty visuals, all which blend together in a rewarding time to bring a very unique type of combat to multiplayer team-based games, making this Wargaming's best World of title to date.",2015-11-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,419b4e7fd0a443e4843d3e6d3cc18a98 5d86735893765d6778757f51,GamingBolt,Ravi Sinha,80,"World of Warships serves up high-stakes action that mixes tense moments with realistic action. Yes, it can require some grinding and won't be everyone's cup of tea, but it's one of the best naval combat (and free to play) titles out there.",2015-11-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,419b4e7fd0a443e4843d3e6d3cc18a98 5d86735993765d6778757f65,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,70,"Deep and well made, if not immediately exciting",2015-11-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,419b4e7fd0a443e4843d3e6d3cc18a98 5d86735a93765d6778757ff0,MMOGames,Amanda Dunn,80,"World of Warships is fast paced and fun, and the graphics are quite pretty; the water effects in particular are stunning. My only complaints are little ones; the length of time it takes to get ships past tier 3 or 4 being chief among them. It's fun, it's free, it's multiplayer, with PvP and PvE modes, and it is pretty. What else could we ask for?",2015-11-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,419b4e7fd0a443e4843d3e6d3cc18a98 5d86735993765d6778757f8f,DualShockers,Giuseppe Nelva,80,"Even those who are bothered by the business model, can still experience the first five or six tiers of all the available nations without really needing to spend a dime, and enjoying a metric ton of great content and fun gameplay. There are some flaws here and there, but obliterating a cruiser with shells that weigh as much as a car is too satisfying to pass up.",2015-10-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,419b4e7fd0a443e4843d3e6d3cc18a98 5d86735a93765d6778757ff3,PC Invasion,Matt Simpson,80,"This new installment from Wargaming is a breath of fresh air. The gameplay may seem slow for newcomers, but in the end you will likely sink hours into this game without even realising it.",2015-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,419b4e7fd0a443e4843d3e6d3cc18a98 5d86735993765d6778757fed,EGM,Joe Layton,65,"World of Warships starts out well. The game is fast, it looks good, and it's fun. Progress soon comes to a crawl, however, and the repetitive grinding, off-set only by a convoluted Free-to-Play system, dampens the experience in ways that the superb graphics and quick multiplayer matchmaking do little to offset.",2015-10-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,419b4e7fd0a443e4843d3e6d3cc18a98 5d86735993765d6778757f85,Worth Playing,"Tony ""OUberLord"" Mitera",92,"Much as was the case with World of Tanks, World of Warships does a lot of things really well. Its gameplay is easy to get into but allows for a fair amount of depth in how you approach each battle. I've reviewed many games that I never touch again, but I've kept coming back to Warships with my friends. I'm not sure there is much better praise than that.",2015-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,419b4e7fd0a443e4843d3e6d3cc18a98 5d86735993765d6778757fe6,Gamers FTW,Gabs Tanner,76,"World of Warships is a game that most players will be able to pick up and play due to the simple controls. Fans of the franchise are sure to have fun with the levels of strategy and assortment of ships to switch between, but there possibly isn't enough to entertain players with no real interest in naval warfare.",2015-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,419b4e7fd0a443e4843d3e6d3cc18a98 60306783529d50e69fa0ecb4,IGN Spain,José L. Ortega,75,"It isn't easy to steer the ship. World of Warships It is complex, but it knows entertain when the skill is acquired.",2015-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,419b4e7fd0a443e4843d3e6d3cc18a98 5d86735993765d6778757fbc,MMORPG.com,Garrett Fuller,82,"Wargaming seems to have a knack for finding what is simply fun in large scale battles and bringing out our inner kid who played in the backyard or the bath tub pretending to wage war with toys. Where Warships really shines is in the ease of play, notable polish and quick battles that anyone can enjoy. You can't go wrong with the price of free either, and there really is nothing quite like World of Warships available.",2015-09-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,419b4e7fd0a443e4843d3e6d3cc18a98 5d86735893765d6778757f4b,Hardcore Gamer,Jason Bohn,80,"It might not have the unbridled thrills of World of Warplanes nor does it possess the immediacy of World of Tanks, but World of Warships manages to fill a special spot for action gamers. The deft fusion of strategy and explosives baits the trap for a ""just one more game"" cycle that can ruin work days.",2015-09-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,419b4e7fd0a443e4843d3e6d3cc18a98 5d86735993765d6778757fe0,IGN,Rob Zacny,83,"Scoring a hit with World of Warships' big floating guns feels great, and teamwork pays off big.",2015-09-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,419b4e7fd0a443e4843d3e6d3cc18a98 5d86735993765d6778757f91,COGconnected,Cory Marshall,85,"With a host of additional features like Ranked Battles, night fights, weather events, clan warfare, and more factions scheduled to hit the high seas shortly after launch, World of Warships offers veteran MMO captains and World of War newbies alike a lot to write home about – in this case, loose lips float ships.",2015-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,419b4e7fd0a443e4843d3e6d3cc18a98 5d86735993765d6778757fe9,GameSpot,Cameron Woolsey,80,"World of Warships does have a few small hitches, but they're easily manageable. Ultimately, the excitement that comes from commanding powerful ships during explosive battles on the high seas overshadows these faults. The thrills that await, along with the promise of unlocking advanced ships down the road, make World of Warships an enticing expedition into the sometimes turbulent waters of free-to-play games.",2015-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,419b4e7fd0a443e4843d3e6d3cc18a98 5d86735993765d6778757fe3,The Escapist,Marshall Lemon,80,"With its tense naval battles and huge array of historical vessels, World of Warships is the free-to-play MMO that can make a wargamer out of anyone.",2015-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,419b4e7fd0a443e4843d3e6d3cc18a98 624325e3274ec35e72dc79ee,WayTooManyGames,Aaron Price,80,"Unbound: Worlds Apart is an adorably charming indie game that really shows the strength of Alien Pixel Studios’ craft. Throughout the 6+ hours I spent with it, I’ve encounter various puzzles, a bunch of sneaky enemies I couldn’t fight back against, and even some bosses I had to survive in order to solve the problems that face the world. A total package, Unbound: Worlds Apart is an absolutely adorable indie title. It hits the ground running and doesn’t stop from beginning to end.",2022-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 6237af9e274ec35e72dc1f0d,NaviGames,Adrián Regas,85,Unbound Worlds Apart offers a short but intense and fun experience. The experience of a concentrated metroidvania that never ceases to surprise the player.,2022-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 6214bfdd9e5c48c548d880e6,Thumb Culture,,100,"Unbound: Worlds Apart left me pleasantly surprised, featuring some of the most gloriously designed gameplay mechanics I’ve ever experienced in a game. It will hook you in with its finely balanced challenge and dares you to come back for more.",2022-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 6164475544f68f57d8128cd6,TheSixthAxis,,70,"Unbound is a great puzzle platformer that takes influence from Metroidvanias without really being one itself. It focuses far more on the puzzling and a refreshingly linear path through its various environments, and the way that powers are handled prevents them from becoming boring while still leaving some room for extremely challenging optional paths. It's well worth checking out for fans of this type of game.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 614490e8f268facd23ba0210,Pure Nintendo,Kirstie Summers,90,Unbound: Worlds Apart blends gorgeous design and animation with puzzle platformer challenges that incorporate a number of unique mechanics to create an extensive and exciting adventure.,2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 61062210225de4b94d293c6f,Screen Rant,Ryan Keenum,90,"From Ori and the Blind Forest’s difficulty to Limbo’s puzzles and aesthetic, Unbound displays its inspirations with aplomb. On top of the innovative gameplay mechanics, the game’s art style, monster designs, and narrative are all fantastic. For fans of puzzle-platforming or gorgeous narrative aesthetic, Unbound: Worlds Apart shouldn't be missed.",2021-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 61200426d101b7b5cd498eb8,Niche Gamer,Frank Streva,75,"If you are looking for a bright and colorful puzzle-platformer with some nice environment and NPC designs, then Unbound: Worlds Apart will probably scratch your itch for a few hours. What it lacks in mechanical and narrative originality, it makes up for by just being an all around solid and enjoyable experience while it lasts.",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 611fdca4983d23b30f69ef6f,Cubed3,Steven Mattern,80,"Unbound: Worlds Apart is a game that looks and sounds wonderful, with a central gameplay hook, and it keeps players on their toes. Plus, with a lenient checkpoint system even the most difficult parts feel less daunting. Aside from some performance hiccups on Nintendo Switch and a passable story, this is definitely worth a look or two.",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 611c09afd2d9925bcbb8c2fe,KeenGamer,Kara Phillips,80,"When your home falls into chaos, how would you go about saving it? Take on the role the last child survivor, and save your world from chaos. But the only way you can go about this is opening portals beyond reality, each presenting new gateways to worlds of opportunity.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 6114eeb9226e1e6e65313c27,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,80,Unbound: Worlds Apart dark mage protagonist has a little flame at the end of its hat. That’s kinda how I see this game; a little spark in a sea of many 2D adventures. What makes Unbound stand out is its pleasant art style and unique gameplay with the portals. I certainly had more fun than I expected. If you’re looking for that next 2D adventure fix Unbound is well worth picking up and spending time with.,2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 6113e1ab5c4136636bedf3d6,NookGaming,Wes Playfair,60,"Unbound: Worlds Apart is a competent game that, despite its intriguing portal mechanic and charming looks, only occasionally rises to offer more. If you like metroidvanias and think the portals sound interesting, you’ll probably enjoy it. However, it doesn’t quite measure up to the admittedly high standards set by its alternatives.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 611383f5dad48b590fa0c571,Gaming Nexus,Russell Archey,90,"A fantastic Metroidvania. The graphics and animation are great and the music is nice and relaxing, provided the occasional difficulty spike isn't stressing you out. There are performance stutters on the Switch version, and a couple of trial-and-error areas that can get annoying, but overall they didn't really sway my overall opinion on the game. If you're a fan of Metroidvania-style games, definitely give Unbound: Worlds Apart a shot.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 6112867881dfdd2baab61c6b,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,85,"I wish that the game could have created a better shell for the entire experience. I like the look of the characters and the world, but it does need a little more variety. And the fantasy-driven story feels a little undercooked. The gameplay in Unbound: Worlds Apart is good enough to keep fans of the genre entertained, especially if they love the occasional challenge. But future titles from Alien Pixel Studios need a little more when it comes to narrative to deliver a truly great gaming experience.",2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 6110629c7d2c2123d8ea3f49,JVL,,85,"As you will have understood, Unbound: Worlds Apart offers a genuinely nice adventure. It is, in a way, a real dive into an interactive poetry, sublimated by a superb artistic achievement.",2021-08-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 61105e0c7d2c2123d8ea3f22,Nintendo Enthusiast,Arthur Damian,75,"After all is said and done, Unbound: Worlds Apart is a special little game. Sure, it wears its Ori influence pretty tightly on its sleeve, it has a bit of an unstable frame rate, and there are some difficulty spikes in the latter half. But the wildly different portals you get to summon and the puzzles that are intertwined with them are unlike anything I've seen before. They are quite creative and always made me hungry for the next area and its new gimmick. Give it a whirl if you enjoy variety, puzzles, and Metroidvanias.",2021-08-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 61376d8cea2645107126dec4,AltChar,Adnan Kljajić,90,"With just two people in the core team, and a total of five when you factor in people behind the video production, music and background melody for the sales pitch, Alien Pixel Studios created a game that is an absolute joy to go through. With exceptional gameplay design and no visible weaknesses, Unbound: Worlds Apart is a breathtaking indie you shouldn't miss out on.",2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 6112dc8d81dfdd2baab61d45,Sirus Gaming,Ray Remigio,80,"Unbound: Worlds Apart is a game that follows traditional Metroidvania tropes but expands on puzzles that keep you on your toes more than a boss battle, on top of nicely animated and drawn backgrounds, you are in on at least a hundred flavors of fun spanning hours of gameplay. The game’s a good romp for playing through to the end and beyond, if not to challenge yourselves in speed-running it or going on a No-Deaths run, Unbound: Worlds Apart ought to have the challenge you want to keep coming back to, from time to time, making it a worthy addition to your game library.",2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 610b2233bbe373ec7b097489,Shacknews,Donovan Erskine,80,"Unbound: Worlds Apart is a refreshingly original platformer, as its portal mechanic makes for some genuinely creative and challenging puzzles. The platforming is also bolstered by this same portal mechanic. The game is also quite gorgeous, thanks to its hand drawn art style. The way that the portals reveal another side of the world worked to make exploring that much more exciting. Alien Pixel Studios’ Unbound: Worlds Apart is an impressive outing from the indie developer and one of my favorites of the year so far.",2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 610acaf7bbe373ec7b09738d,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,60,"Unbound: Worlds Apart isn’t a bad game by any means, but after a few hours of play it simply begins to feel bland and a little repetitive. Your portal powers seem interesting at the outset, but chances are you’ll eventually get tired of using the same combination of them to overcome platforming challenges and to make your way past creepy arachnids and other oversized bugs unscathed. If you’re in the market for a challenging puzzle platformer there are worse out there, but you’re probably not going to remember your time with Unbound: Worlds Apart once you’re done with it.",2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 610a9741bbe373ec7b097309,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,90,"Unbound: Worlds Apart is something we think we know. Even the beautiful and well crafted artwork is something more and more common in the indie world. That's why the use of portals with properties that vary depending on the time and the area is something very grateful and differentiating, making an experience that would already be quite worthwhile, is directly one of the games of the moment. Five years of effort and illusions behind, which have given an excellent result. Whether you are a machine with platform games, or a one-armed like me, you will find a great game made with care.",2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 610976e13c8c4bdee8548c6f,GamingTrend,David Flynn,65,"Unbound: Worlds Apart is a pretty standard puzzle platformer with its difficulty firmly planted in repeated trial and error. Despite gorgeous visuals, there's not much interesting to see here.",2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 6106bc56225de4b94d293c8d,Nintendo Life,Oliver Reynolds,80,"With its unique use of portals, Unbound: Worlds Apart is a great platform title with a flutter of Metroidvania in the mix. The framerate can be a tad annoying, chugging along at frequent intervals, but thankfully it's never quite disruptive enough to ruin the experience. If you like portals (and come on, who doesn't?), then this is definitely a game worth checking out.",2021-08-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 6161073210b39c41d6ea2ea6,Hey Poor Player,Francis DiPersio,80,"Performance woes aside, Unbound: Worlds Apart is easy to recommend to any fans of the Metroidvania genre. With its outstanding presentation, clever mix of puzzles and platforming, and a truly unique hook, it’s a game that will keep you glued to your controller from start to finish. So if you’re looking for an enthralling adventure into a vibrant fantasy world, look no further. Unbound: Worlds Apart is a window into a strange and fascinating realm that you’ll want to explore.",2021-07-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 610c02ae957b7bfbeb21377a,Noisy Pixel,Azario Lopez,40,"Unbound: Worlds Apart has the appearance of a familiar indie platformer. However, there’s an exceptionally charming and memorable narrative here that guides the adventure through its many challenging areas. As beautiful as this game is, a high amount of skill is needed to progress, so thankfully, there are enough checkpoints to push yourself until you get it right.",2021-07-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 6102890978fa8b8caf2c57fe,Use a Potion,,80,"Unbound: Worlds Apart is a charming 2D adventure that doesn’t only offer some neat portal-based puzzling but is also really pretty to look at. There’s plenty of variety to be found across the world thanks to all of the different portals players can use, whilst some clever level design and tricky boss encounters will ensure the journey is never TOO easy. It was a little disappointing to see some frame rate hitches when playing on the Nintendo Switch, but hopefully it’s something the developer can fix in the near future. Thankfully, it didn’t stop Unbound: Worlds Apart from being a lot of fun to play and an easy title to recommend to fans of the 2D puzzle-platforming genre.",2021-07-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 6102b4ae78fa8b8caf2c585e,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,80,"Fairly cliche and quite short, Unbound: Worlds Apart is still well worth playing due to its excellent gameplay, controls, level design, and constant variety.",2021-07-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 6102955878fa8b8caf2c5806,COGconnected,Jaz Sagoo,80,"Unbound: Worlds Apart is an excellent Metroidvania that is a must for fans of the genre. The imaginative use of the ever-evolving portals ensures that each area feels unique, helping to create a great sense of pace. Although there are some performance issues, they don’t spoil the beautiful adventure through this grand, fantasy world.",2021-07-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 6101a9cc78fa8b8caf2c5741,TechRaptor,Will Quick,75,Unbound: Worlds Apart is a challenging puzzle-platformer with a cool mechanic and demanding precision.,2021-07-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 6101a9c378fa8b8caf2c573e,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,85,"Unbound: Worlds Apart is an excellent platform game with plenty of interesting portal puzzles, but it has a lot frame drops on Switch.",2021-07-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,089db945fd7b4a2e9da658532d4880fa 621770469e5c48c548d89cc0,Pixel Arts,Farhad Hassanpour,70,"If you are tired of the usual City Building games and you are looking for a game that has a very different look and a few new mechanisms, Airborne Kingdom is recommended.",2021-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 61b0a9c9d57242701f4380ef,Generación Xbox,,70,"I have always liked this type of game a lot, and I must admit that Airborne Kingdom has pleasantly surprised me by including some novel factors such as buoyancy, inclination or propulsion, elements that give a twist to a classic genre that we have been enjoying for years. Despite having an excessively minimalist technical section as I mentioned before, in general it is a very complete and entertaining game that I am convinced will please all fans of the genre.",2021-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 619e64821d92aabdd8d8bb4b,Nintendo Link,Justin Wood,60,"Overall, Airborne Kingdom tries to add some tight resource elements into the city management genre, and while it works in the early game, the late game gets bogged down by needing to constantly hunt down resources while trying to remain afloat. While the story is rudimentary at best, the art style and music are outstanding.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 618ffee4722a083b93f313bf,Nintendo Life,Oliver Reynolds,70,"Airborne Kingdom is a perfectly fine city builder that puts a nice spin on the genre by focusing on weight and balance to ensure the survival of your community. The act of gathering resources and building structures feels easy, although some may wish for a bit more depth in the overall management of the city's population. A few gameplay quirks might also frustrate, with a camera that feels way too slow and a UI that's just a tad confusing at times. If you're after a city builder that feels a bit different, though, then this might just be the one for you.",2021-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 618cb7d19268a010f81da3f8,PSX Brasil,Paulo Roberto Montanaro,85,"Airborne Kingdom is an excellent city-building and resource management game, with a theme as original as the concept of flying kingdoms. With a fluid and comfortable gameplay for the controls and an amazing narrative construction, it is one of the best recent games in the genre.",2021-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 618c878a9268a010f81da3ee,The Game Crater,Max Mitchelson,85,Airborne Kingdom’s unique nomadic city-builder premise is held up by brilliant multi-layered strategic decisions that not only make it intriguing to strategy veterans but very approachable to newcomers through its organic tutorials.,2021-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 61893f1761198adb693d69ea,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,75,"Airborne Kingdom is not a long game, it can become repetitive quite easily and it lacks the depth city building fans are accustomed to. Yet the way the different elements are tied together, turns this game into a memorable experience.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 618935af61198adb693d69d3,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,100,"Airborne Kingdom is a very enjoyable strategy game. It can be slow going at times, especially if your ship is slow-moving due to the way you have built your city. I love the uniqueness of the airship and the added addition of propulsion and lift that you do have to pay attention to. The maps are quite big and there are lots of places and Wonders to discover. With sandbox mode and the Game+ mode, there are endless play options to build the airship of your dreams.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 5ff739490f8974118c937e3f,GameSpace,Chris Bowman,75,"Overall, Airborne Kingdom is a new style city-builder aimed at the casual player who wants to just try and build the best floating kingdom that they can. This title is currently $19.99 USD but is normally $24.99 USD, so it is a fairly cheap pickup for a nice relaxed time playing a city-builder. Hours may fly by if you are into this kind of game, and I know I spent well over four hours my first time playing just to get used to everything.",2021-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 5ff7367c0f8974118c937e3c,GotGame,David Poole,85,"To my surprise, I really liked Airborne Kingdom. I wasn’t expecting to beat the game in one sitting, but it was an enjoyable experience from start to finish.",2021-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 5ff5dcdd0f8974118c937d7c,PC Gamer,Fraser Brown,80,"A smart, hypnotic city builder that won't leave you tearing out your hair.",2021-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 5fe656138add7352830ff60e,3DNews,Михаил Пономарев,80,Airborne Kingdom is a charming journey and moderate town-building simulator.,2020-12-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 5fe095128add7352830ff2ae,GameSpew,Chris Mc,60,"Ultimately, Airborne Kingdom will keep you engrossed for a few hours, but it runs out of steam before it can reach the lofty heights it aspires to.",2020-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 5fdfcc3b8add7352830ff23b,Hey Poor Player,,70,"Airborne Kingdom is a sight to behold, and one that is worthy of any city-builder fan’s attention. There’s a chill novelty to it that will subtly come over you as your floating metropolis glides across the screen, getting bigger and more unwieldy as the hours pass. With a few quality of life improvements, Airborne Kingdom could soar to far greater heights; for now, it’s the stress-reducer that fans of the genre should be paying attention to. So keep your eyes on the skies, and when Airborne Kingdom comes into view, be sure to grab it for your Epic Games Store library.",2020-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 5fdb93fa8add7352830fee8f,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,85,"Airborne Kingdom is rarely a very exciting game, but it's absolutely lovely to look at, feels relaxing and pleasant to play, and manages to stand out in a genre that has been crowded for decades",2020-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 5fd9df63038871749d418f0f,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,85,"A beautiful twist on the city-building genre, Airborne Kingdom is a fascinating journey with innovative gameplay mechanics, a stirring soundtrack, and a sense of exploration that flies high.",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 5fd9d599038871749d418f07,Eurogamer,Edwin Evans-Thirlwell,75,"A lovely, mildly experimental city sim with some sinister undertones it never tries to explore.",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 5fee08990f8974118c9379f4,PC Invasion,Blake Grundman,80,"Melding the city-building and exploration genre together shouldn't work this well. Airborne Kingdom does a fantastic job of continuously throwing new challenges at the player, while simultaneously devouring countless hours in the process. For a mere $24.99, this is a title that will absolutely give you plenty of bang for your buck.",2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 5fd94fd8038871749d418ed2,KeenGamer,Rudra Mehta,95,"Airborne Kingdom is that one fantasy of yours that you never thought would come true. Flying cities, towns and entire kingdoms are now a reality, thanks to paddles and giant fans! Experience the joy of city building from popular tycoon games but with an added twist. There are a plethora of options to create, customise and grow your settlement in the vast, open skies!",2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 5fd8e44b038871749d418df5,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,60,"Airborne Kingdom has a couple of interesting ideas and occasionally draws you in with engaging resource and city building mechanics, but it lacks depth and replay value. With dull quests and a lack of challenge, it might just drift by most players unnoticed, like a balloon in the sky.",2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 5fd8df3c038871749d418de7,Windows Central,Brendan Lowry,90,"Airborne Kingdom breathes new life into the city-building genre with its unique concept, innovative mechanics, and enjoyable exploration. Together with the gorgeous visuals and awesome music, these features allow Airborne Kingdom to soar above the rest of the genre.",2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 5fd8de44038871749d418de1,TechRaptor,Nirav Gandhi,90,"Airborne Kingdom is a cozy, comfortable delight that mixes management and exploration flawlessly; the focus is not on keeping your citizens alive while crossing the open world, but keeping them fulfilled and thriving.",2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 5ff4e70c0f8974118c937c4a,Digital Chumps,Zachary Perry,86,"Airborne Kingdom is a uniquely wonderful dive into the city builder/ resource management genre. It's flying city design brings a new, fresh look at the genre. Though similar to many other games of the genre, Airborne Kingdom brings a fantastic style and story to the table.",2020-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,5f252d25f24d4187bb9ff8adee44e72d 5d866ef493765d677873dd5b,Sirus Gaming,Lexuzze Tablante,75,"Watch Dogs was graphically disappointing on launch from how it was presented in E3 2012 but what it offered in terms of gameplay and replayability, the game does not disappoint. You'll have a lot of things to do in Watch Dogs to keep you company and that overshadows the flaws of it. We hope to see more better gameplay, improved driving, and an interesting story in Watch Dogs 2 this year.",2016-09-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef993765d677873df1d,Lots' O Giveaways,Nikoback,0,"Watch_Dogs is a game that tries to be fine for just about everybody, but in doing so makes for one of the most mediocre games I have ever played.",2016-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef493765d677873dd2e,Fextralife,,90,"All in all, definitely one of the most unique and creative games of this genre I've played. Great voice acting, excellent cut scenes, damn decent dialogue, and lots of replayability.",2016-03-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef893765d677873def8,FNintendo,Nuno Nêveda,60,"Unfortunately, the extra time it took to get on the Wii U did not lead to improvements over the other versions and some technical issues remain unaddressed.",2014-12-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef793765d677873dea8,NintendoWorldReport,Daan Koopman,70,"Watch_Dogs on Wii U is a tricky one. The game isn't bad, far from it even, but the six month wait is a bitter pill to shallow. Not much has been added to make it truly different from other systems and the overall presentation could have been slightly better. The large amount of missions, the huge world to traverse and additional functions give this game a solid running time of 20 hours. There are problems here and there, but if you decide to pick it up, you can have potentially fun with it.",2014-12-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef693765d677873de6f,Nintendo Life,Thomas Whitehead,60,"Watch Dogs is a bold, ambitious game that delivers well in some areas, though nevertheless feels like an iteration away from reaching its potential; the inevitable Watch Dogs 2 could be one to keep an eye on. It's a sizeable, enjoyable game, but one that is let down on the Wii U by poor optimisation and disappointing performance; the frame-rate is inconsistent but tolerable while on foot, but often struggles badly when driving. It's possible to play Watch Dogs and work through these bottlenecks, but that shouldn't be expected of the gamer in a big-budget, pricey retail experience.",2014-11-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef693765d677873de4e,Nintendo Enthusiast,Shawn Long,75,"If you are a Wii U only owner, Watch Dogs is a decent buy if you want a GTA-like experience, but I'd wait for a used copy or a price drop. Although the driving hinders the game, good graphics and a decent amount of content make this a good, but uninspired game.",2014-11-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef893765d677873dec2,Next Gen Base,,65,"Ultimately, there are a number of things Watch_Dogs does right. It's a solid enough feeling open world to warrant checking out. The hacking mechanic, whilst at times negated by an easy shootout, does open up a huge number of possibilities within gameplay. A solid base for Ubisoft to build upon, Watch_Dogs does more wrong than it does right, and ultimately results in a frustrating example of a game designed by committee and with very little that is ""next gen"" provided. Oh, and Ubisoft? Please get rid of that silly underscore for the sequel.",2014-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef793765d677873deb3,The Digital Fix,Luciano Howard,70,"Fundamentally that's the overriding feeling of Watch Dogs. It's a game that has so much to offer and so many things to do that it can't fail to engage you as a player. But eventually you'll realise it's not all good and what you find interesting is done. There's little to compel the player to finish in terms of the way it does things, aside from that square button which allows magical occurrences to happen. With this introduction to the world of hacking Ubisoft have created a behemoth of an IP, one that promises much. Like its predecessor though, we'll have to wait for the tighter and more focussed second iteration, removing what didn't work and improving that which did, to realise that full potential.",2014-06-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef793765d677873deb6,Cubed3,Az Elias,50,"It's obvious a sequel will be coming, but Ubisoft really needs to take a good hard look at this title and address the glaring issues and stereotypical plot if it wants the future of Watch Dogs to be a successful one based on quality, and not the result of a huge marketing push that hides the fact this isn't the next level in the genre it was touted as being.",2014-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef893765d677873dedb,Player.One,Scott Craft,50,"I have very little doubt that there's a bright future ahead for Watch Dogs, at least at the cash register, and I'm sure I'll be fairly hyped for whatever comes next in the series. But, it's hard to recommend Watch Dogs to anyone that isn't absolutely ravenous for a new PS4 or Xbox One game to play.",2014-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef893765d677873df01,SelectButton,Marcus Jones,80,"Watch Dogs is a solid game, but I feel it falls short of the mark Ubisoft set for it. The single-player experience is a decent length and there's plenty to do around town, it's just too bad I never know what the game wants me to focus on. Aside from that, the game's world is rich in fascinating points of interest for you to explore. Throw in some decent multiplayer that works somewhat seamlessly with the single-player and it's an overall solid game. Too bad Aiden is just such a cardboard prop.",2014-06-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef993765d677873df14,The Game Fanatics,Alena Alambeigi,92,"Rent first, buy if you like. Watch Dogs isn't for everyone. However, if you do like stealth-based open world action games, there are hours of gameplay, so it's well worth your money.",2014-06-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef993765d677873df2a,GameGrin,Joe Pring,75,"Watch_Dogs may not be the benchmark experience for sandbox gaming that Grand Theft Auto V was, but it's still an enjoyable experience in its own right. Compelling side missions, refined combat and some unique hacking elements make this a must for fans of the genre, but if you're looking for a grand, city-spanning story to get stuck into, this won't be a game that will hold your interest beyond a few hours.",2014-06-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef493765d677873dd36,Gamers Heroes,,90,"The story highlights underlying issues in society while still staying true to the original point of video-games, to have good fun. As a package, Watch Dogs is easily one of the greatest titles available on next-generation consoles and I for one cannot wait to see what Ubisoft do with a sequel.",2014-06-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef493765d677873dd34,ThisGenGaming,,80,"Watch Dogs was a decent first attempt in what I guess will become a series of games due to the new IP record breaking sales for Ubisoft. I would like to see a second game that fixes some of the games biggest and also small issues. Watch Dogs does many things right though like the hacking being a stand out feature in the game due to its endless amount of fun moments that can come from it, and also have gameplay is effected due to hacking elements. To sum it up Watch Dogs gets a majority of it right, but some big fixes are needed in Watch Dogs 2 to make it the game we all expected in 2012.",2014-06-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef693765d677873de75,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,80,"The game won't be for folks who prefer a more straightforward action game or shooter. But if you're a fan of open world games and would like to try one with a more cerebral approach, then you'll want to hack into Watch Dogs and give the title a spin.",2014-06-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef693765d677873de5c,Arcade Sushi,Jon Ledford,80,"Ultimately, the vast amount of content that you get for Watch Dogs help inspire us to overlook its graphical shortcomings. It may simply be yet another GTA clone that didn't meet our expectations, but it still plays efficiently and offers a staggering amount of fun for players to explore every pocket of this tech-noir version of Chicago.",2014-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef493765d677873dda2,The Angry Joe Show,Joe Vargas,70,,2014-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef893765d677873dede,The Skinny,Tom Hillman,60,On the whole Watch Dogs is undoubtedly worth a play. It may have its faults but Ubisoft have kicked off a new series that not only delivers promise but a tremendousamount of choice as to how you want to approach your game.,2014-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef493765d677873dd65,Pure Xbox,Anthony Bacchus,80,"If you were expecting Watch Dogs to take the genre in new directions then you're going to be sorely disappointed. With that being said, Watch Dogs is still an engaging and often times surprising action game. The hacking component doesn't offer a lot of depth despite it being such a big theme in the game, but there are plenty of moments where it adds a refreshing spin on a few of those same old, open-world tropes. It's well-crafted, highly polished and a very strong debut for a new franchise.",2014-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef393765d677873dcb8,High-Def Digest,Nick Hartel,70,"Not a grand slam or even a homerun, 'Watch Dogs' is very much akin to Ubisoft's other flagship series, 'Assassin's Creed,' in this respect, the initial entry is engaging (and frankly, 'Watch Dogs' is far more gripping than the original 'Assassin's Creed' could ever hope to be), but at times feels like a really high-quality tech demo. There's a load of promise from the Disrupt engine and the game license itself. The story of Aiden Pearce is money well spent, even if the buildup doesn't get nearly the payoff one would expect. The little added bonuses feel tad bit gimmicky, but up until recently, Ubisoft never tried to heavily promote them as selling points. What a future 'Watch Dogs' game needs to work on are its driving physics and its graphics; there isn't a reason why the next game should begin to match expectations of the E3 demo; what gamers have been offered here maybe lacking in sheer 'wow' factor, but had that demo never been as stunning as it was, I'd argue the end product might have been received more favorably.",2014-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef393765d677873dca5,ZTGD,Dave Payerle,90,"Watch_Dogs borrows game play elements from GTA, inFamous and Assassin's Creed (among others), adds a hacking dynamic and pulls it all together into a great game. Despite some standout visuals though there's nothing here that feels like a leap forward in gaming, and I can't imagine the core game feeling much different had I played a last-gen version. It doesn't tarnish the experience, but players looking for a reason to need a new console still don't have one.",2014-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef893765d677873dee0,Birth. Movies. Death.,Andrew Todd,,Ubisoft's new IP might be really good someday. But today is not that day.,2014-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef893765d677873ded5,TechnoBuffalo,Eric Frederiksen,60,"Watch_Dogs was supposed to be the chosen one, but it's neither the coming of the new generation nor a particularly good game.",2014-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef693765d677873de77,Guardian,Nick Cowen,80,"Watch Dogs is solidly entertaining and a lot of fun to play. And while it could've achieved true greatness if it had followed through on its most ambitious promises, it is still better than a lot of what's been released this year. The hype seems already to be benefiting the sales figures. Everything about Watch Dogs tells us that we are all susceptible in the digital age.",2014-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef493765d677873dd97,games(TM),Jamie Frier,90,"2014 will have better games, stronger ideas and more visually impressive spectacles, but none of this stops Watch Dogs from being another very fine offering from Ubisoft Montreal, a studio that has a commitment to both quality and narrative that should always be admired.",2014-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef893765d677873decf,VGChartz,Xavier Griffiths,,"Watch Dogs satisfactorily fulfills its premise but not quite its promise. It is not a game-changer by any means, but it is well-crafted, high-quality, adult entertainment.",2014-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef793765d677873deae,PCGamesN,Fraser Brown,70,"It is Open World: The Game, and as such, struggles to find an identity of its own beyond its entertaining hacking hook and the inspired multiplayer. But those two elements make up a sizeable portion of the game. There are moments of genuine brilliance buried in the game that elevates it above mediocrity, but its reliance on increasingly tired design does it a disservice. ",2014-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef693765d677873de59,Telegraph,Tom Hoggins,60,Ubisoft's hotly anticipated open-world action game provides decent entertainment but is let down by over-familiarity and a dreadful protagonist.,2014-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 62325112274ec35e72dbf501,Tom's Guide,Sherri L. Smith,70,"'Watch Dogs' delivers big action and creepy thrills by way of its innovative hacking, even if the story falls a little short.",2014-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef793765d677873debf,NZGamer,Angus Deacon,84,"It's probably one of 2014's most hyped games, and it delivers on some levels. It is just let-down by the fact that Watch Dogs promised so much two years ago when it was revealed. ",2014-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef493765d677873ddcd,TheSixthAxis,Jim Hargreaves,80,"Ubisoft has certainly upped its game in the past several years, with Watch Dogs being yet another display of both the publisher's ingenuity and willingness to take risks, all for the benefit of players.",2014-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef493765d677873dd99,Dealspwn,Jonathan Lester,80,Watch Dogs is a revolutionary sandbox that redefines player freedom and choice... that was subsequently eaten by a big bloated open-world game that takes less risks than it should.,2014-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef493765d677873dd54,Kotaku,Kirk Hamilton,0,An ambitious but flawed game that loses focus on its best ideas.,2014-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef893765d677873def6,Game Debate,,75,What Watch Dogs does hint at is bright idea with an even brighter future. Once the shackles of the previous-gen have been wrenched free the potential is there to make a truly groundbreaking title.,2014-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef893765d677873ded8,Slant Magazine,Justin Clark,70,"The profiling system isn't as deep as expected, but still offers remarkably strong and subtly creepy world-building away from the main plot.",2014-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef793765d677873deb9,Kill Screen,Clayton Purdom,70,"For all Watch Dogs' wonderful forward-thinking largesse—its very serious aesthetic concern with memory and surveillance and violence—it still thinks small. The plot confuses memes with jokes, confuses hoops with plot points, confuses Deadmau5 with cool. We move from person of interest to person of interest, as in a Raymond Chandler story, but unlike in a Chandler story no larger structure takes shape. We uncover only more hacking, more people of interest; jabs are taken at corruption but the corruption is only a type of information, a thing to hack. We hop up and down the ladder, from club to ghetto to skyscraper, but each setting is just a new set of boxes and cameras and targets. It is assumed that the setting will tell the story, but the city will not speak.",2014-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef493765d677873ddcb,GameZone,Mike Splechta,80,"Watch Dogs might not be the defining next-gen experience that Ubisoft has claimed it would be, however, being able to hack your way through Chicago might be one of the must fun open-world experience I've had to date, save for Saints Row 4 of course. ",2014-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 5d866ef693765d677873de48,PSX Extreme,Ben Dutka,85,"Watch Dogs has the guts of a masterpiece. This ambitious project had the foundation to be one of the most amazing interactive experiences in history. Therefore, it's with a somewhat dejected heart that I must deduct points for falling short in several areas.",2014-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,57001074e2cf4d048839e4a2ebb44d71 609c1217a321e633470957bc,Game Forces PT,Sérgio Dias,90,"WRC9 has proved to be competent Rally simulator, offering a very complete experience full of content and game modes. From the most novice to the most enthusiastic, it presents enough gameplay depth to please everyone. In the future it will feature free updates to further extend the experience and gameplay, which reveals a great option for anyone who is a fan of the genre and likes to bet on a portable experience.",2021-05-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 60621d2bcfbed43e46465a9c,KeenGamer,Ben Johnson,65,"WRC 9 brings simulation rally racing to the Nintendo Switch, preserving the core gameplay of the original. With over one hundred rallies and a generous career mode, there's lots to keep you busy. But, with the many visual concessions, does it still hold up?",2021-03-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 6054d52bcfbed43e46464aab,Nintendo Life,Chris Scullion,60,"The improved frame rate makes WRC 9 a better experience than WRC 8, but it still suffers from a number of issues through no fault of the developer, such as a lack of analogue triggers and a reduced rally count. However, the extremely distracting nature of the scenery, which is constantly drawing itself in right in front of you, makes it difficult to get properly immersed in the action. It's probably the best rally game on the Switch so far, but for fans of the sport, the wait continues for something truly brilliant on the system.",2021-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 604d8374529d50e69fa107fc,Nintendo Enthusiast,,70,"It's still nice that Nacon and its studios are supporting Nintendo Switch with the likes of WRC 9, but I hope future entries can try even harder to maximize the hardware's potential.",2021-03-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 60380b81529d50e69fa0f404,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,80,"A fantastic rally sim for newcomers and veterans alike, WRC 9 has only gotten better in its transition to the PlayStation 5. The next-gen console brings with it obvious visual and performance enhancements - pushing gameplay anywhere between 60 & 120 fps - but the real star here is haptic feedback. WRC 9 use of the DualSense controller is outstanding, utilizing sensations and vibrations to add another layer of immersion to racing. Players will feel the road underneath them, the weight of their brakes, and the subtlest shifts in terrain. A mix of addictive arcade gameplay and deeply immersive feedback, WRC 9 exceeds expectations.",2021-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 601598130f8974118c939939,Game Freaks 365,Drew Meadows,90,WRC 9 is a mighty good time and a great entry point for someone who might not be as familiar with the franchise or racing sims.,2021-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 601939fe0f8974118c939d1f,Movies Games and Tech,Frances Addison,80,"To someone who has played and enjoyed these types of games before, WRC 9 probably won’t have anything to particularly surprise you, but there will definitely be something in there worthwhile. The game is extremely well put together and it’s clear a lot of work has gone into polishing it up to the highest standard possible. Sadly, however, if you’re someone who hasn’t really got into rallying before and is looking to try a new experience, I have to advise that you skip this title and look for something a little more approachable.",2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5fdd1e6d8add7352830ff061,ZTGD,Ken McKown,75,WRC 9 is a nice update and yet another game taking advantage of the new hardware. Most likely overlooked the game when it initially came out. If you enjoy simulation racers this is definitely one to put on your radar. The Series X enhancements are a nice addition to an already solid rally game.,2020-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5fdd09058add7352830ff037,KeenGamer,Rudra Mehta,87,"The Big Daddy of rally games is packing an even bigger punch this year. WRC 9 returns with a stellar package, promising to give both, amateurs and seasoned drivers, a thorough challenge. But how difficult is it to master? The answer swings both way and it's time to find out how in our WRC 9 Review.",2020-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5fdc1e708add7352830fef4a,GamingTrend,David Burdette,80,"WRC 9 is a beautiful game that will speak to the enthusiast. There are a plethora of modes, and the career offering is packed with plenty of ways to customize your experience. The only issue I have is I don't see myself returning to it often because of its esoteric nature. I'm not the target audience, and while that's okay, new players may feel a bit excluded.",2020-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5fd39f2e038871749d4188ad,God is a Geek,Chris White,85,"WRC 9 on PS5 adds a new layer to the gameplay thanks to the haptic feedback, with improved visuals that're noticeable from the start.",2020-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5fce60ca038871749d41806f,GameSpace,Chris Bowman,90,"Overall, WRC 9 is one of the most realistic racers that I have had the fortune of playing recently. It is full of great graphics and a level of realism I would want for many of my other games. Be careful as you drive down these back roads and paths as you race against the time of other drivers and have fun with it. It is available now for $49.99 USD and is purchasable on every major platform.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5fc8e033038871749d4177f4,Rapid Reviews UK,Rob Lake,90,WRC 9 is the official racing game of the 2020 FIA World Rally Championship. WRC 9 has been developed by French studio Kylotonn and had been published by long time series publisher; Nacon (formerly known as Big Ben Interactive). Traditionally the WRC features 13 point-to-point events that are held across the world. The time-trial events feature teams of two (driver and co-driver) who aim to navigate through the often tricky courses in the shortest time possible.,2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5fbe500d038871749d4167ad,Jump Dash Roll,Peter Taylor,80,"We clearly had the big leap last year, as WRC 9 only shows minor improvements overall. It still suffers from a lacklustre multiplayer experience, but for those wishing to take cars and drive at speeds that defy all sense around roads ill-designed to be driven that fast, WRC 9 is the game to do it with.",2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5fbdb853038871749d416765,Flickering Myth,Shaun Munro,80,"More than anything else, WRC 9 is a tantalising demonstration of the DualSense controller’s potential to elevate well-crafted experiences into truly exceptional ones.",2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5fbd5e97038871749d4166fe,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,90,"Though the breadth of the upgrades that the PS5 brings to WRC 9 is expected and somewhat unambitious to an extent, the truth is that developer Kylotonn has provided a delectable coat of polish to what is already considered to be one of the finest rally games in years. If you've got a PS5 and you want a rally racing sim to cut your teeth on, they don't come any better than WRC 9.",2020-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5fbd5e19038871749d4166f8,Push Square,Jacob Hull,80,"While it's perhaps not the graphical powerhouse we would use to showcase our new console to friends and family, WRC 9 on PlayStation 5 runs at a consistently smooth 60 frames-per-second at 4K resolution, and marks a significant improvement over its last-gen underling. However, it's the game's use of the haptic feedback technology provided by DualSense that really takes centre stage here, potentially offering a transformative experience for players who choose to play with a controller.",2020-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5fbb84ca038871749d416359,FingerGuns,,90,"Of all of the PS4 games that have had PS5 upgrades, WRC 9 shows the most improvement. Sharper visuals in 4K running at a consistent 60 FPS transform an average looking game into a gorgeous one. Combined with an unchanged driving system that needed no tweaking and excellent DualSense implementation that elevates it, this takes 1st place as the best racing game on PS5 so far.",2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5fcd0ce0038871749d417dd9,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,90,"So if like me you had skipped WRC 9 as you had enjoyed or are still enjoying WRC 8, I would honestly suggest taking a look at WRC 9 on the PS5 if you’ve already made the jump. From the solid off-road driving mechanics to the graphics and the sounds, this is one that I’ll be coming back to often enough if not to get better, then just to have fun.",2020-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f83cde5fce0972e4e5f6e1d,Cubed3,Josh Di Falco,80,"WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship does a fantastic job of filling the rally-racing void, despite the fact that it doesn't appear to have made many leaps forward from last year's title - but sometimes, making minimal changes is still better than making wrong calls. The Career mode is as fun and immersive as expected, and that's where the bulk of the offline hours will be lost. The updated visuals and extra attention to detail makes the races feel more alive, and the heart-stopping moments of avoiding a disaster on the track are as real as ever in here. Rally fans will enjoy Kylotonn's latest offering, while newcomers can jump in with an easy-to-learn control scheme. Whether offline or online, WRC 9 packs a punch with its many hours of content that will hopefully carry through to next year's title.",2020-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f8b4d51fce0972e4e5f7c4e,INDIANTVCZ,,80,"WRC 9 does not make many changes from the previous WRC. Nevertheless, it is a good game in its genre, perhaps one of the best. The game is fun and fans will see a good driving model and a sufficient number of cars and tracks. WRC9 offers three new rally locations and more classic cars. This WRC is ideal for new players.",2020-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f7d97f53e66016bf9ecc335,Enternity.gr,Dimitris Vasilakis,65,"Those who are now joining the series will have something remarkable in their hands, those returning, not so much. Especially when basic mistakes like the unnatural difficulty are not improved, something has probably gone really wrong.",2020-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f8022b5fce0972e4e5f6aac,Vamers,Edward Swardt,80,"Repetition can be both a crux and a boon. If done right, video games — and practically any form of media — can feel unique in their execution, regardless of how much repetition is featured. WRC 9 ticks all the correct boxes and then some. While the game largely feels exactly like WRC 8, it is clear Kylotonn Racing’s tweaks and changes were precise and immaculate. The changes may have been small, but their impact is significant in the grand scheme. Furthermore, KT Racing’s valuable additions to multiplayer serve as adequate methods to improve upon previous misgivings - particularly that of WRC 8. It is not a perfect game in any stretch and falls just short of what Dirt Rally 2.0 manages to do right. Even so, it is a part of the upper echelon of simulators and stands above many others in the rally genre. At the end of the day, WRC 9 serves as an excellent addition to any rally fan’s video game library; thanks to its attention to detail, excellent sound production and incredible new physics.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f708fbacc71e361680c88e0,GameBlast,Carlos França Júnior,85,"WRC 9 is not as innovative as its predecessor, but it maintains the same excellence. Whether you are a veteran of the franchise or a novice who wants to venture into speed in a new way, here you will find a title with a very complete experience.",2020-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f6b4e8c106ace7c55e8c552,Gameblog,Vincent Elmer-Haerrig,80,WRC 9 feels more like a big update than a deep evolution of the series. It is a little and already a lot because the game has sufficient quality to justify its purchase. As long as you are already a fan of the discipline. Either way you don't really have a choice if you want to drive in a virtual WRC championship.,2020-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f69ccd11fcd6d0a4490af78,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,80,Once again it is the stages that make playing WRC 9 a brilliant time.,2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f690d33163bfd60e442f701,PlayStation LifeStyle,Paulmichael Contreras,85,"WRC 9 continues to give the Dirt series a run for its money. This year saw a safe update to the series, with extra content being the main new feature. If you enjoyed WRC 8, picking up WRC 9 is a no-brainer. If you skipped out on last year's entry, however, it can be had for a cheaper price these days, and by the time you've seen all that game has to offer, WRC 9 will then be an even better deal. This is the off-roading game to play while we await DiRT 5 later this year, when the competition should really get interesting.",2020-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f669e825ac19625d336c43b,New Game Network,Ben Thomas,75,"WRC 9 finds itself in a healthy position with a fantastic driving model and a broad range of awesome rally stages. With pleasing visuals and a decent team management component, there are only a few issues that keep it from overtaking the competition.",2020-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f64b2e55ac19625d336c18b,IGN,Luke Reilly,80,"WRC 9's incredible stages make it easy to recommend to series first-timers, although it's not a huge leap from WRC 8.",2020-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f64b2c45ac19625d336c188,ThisGenGaming,Charles Oakley,85,"To be perfectly frank, I did find WRC 9 to be a very difficult game. Maybe it’s partly down to my rustiness in the racing genre, and the fact I’ve been playing more arcade racers like Forza lately, but it’s safe to say it’s a difficult but rewarding learning curve.",2020-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f637f86f7c1f130627f6c6d,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,65,It is just another WRC game - good racing with solid gameplay but without inovations.,2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f6244a5f7c1f130627f6b86,DualShockers,Mehrdad Khayyat,75,"WRC 9 is currently the best rally experience you can get this year, but there's still room for a much deeper and more detailed career mode.",2020-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f620582f7c1f130627f6a75,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,70,"For all its familiarity and how little the experience has changed - at least in a way that feels beneficial, most of all - Kylotonn still manage to make WRC 9 shine where it matters.",2020-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f615635f7c1f130627f6996,Stevivor,Nicholas Simonovski,80,"When it comes to annual releases like these, everything is essentially a build-up of the formula before it, but WRC 9 to me feels like the most fun I’ve had in a rally game since Colin McRae DiRT over 13 years ago, and that says something.",2020-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f60d51cf7c1f130627f67f6,COGconnected,Lou Sytsma,77,WRC 9 checks nearly all the boxes for a racing game and most importantly excels in the areas of rally racing and fun.,2020-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f60b51ef7c1f130627f67bd,BaziCenter,Bahram Bigharaz,80,"WRC 9 is definitely the best WRC game yet, and one of the best racing games of this generation. It's not perfect though, as rather shallow career mode and absence of some big cars are noticeable; but its solid physics and handling of cars and diverse environments are enough to make it worth every racing fan's while.",2020-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f80e8cefce0972e4e5f6c6a,Super Joystick,Fred Morris,90,"WRC 9 is a fun game, for both casual gamers and serious rally fans. It’s a good rally game for anybody interested in WRC and racing, however owners of WRC 8 will not be missing out on a lot. The changes aren’t as big as last year - the visuals, audio and handling have been improved and there’s more content, but it still feels like an update or DLC, rather than an entirely new game.",2020-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5fdd67ff8add7352830ff0a1,Geeks Under Grace,,90,"If you are a rally racing fan or even just a racing fan, WRC 9 is a definitive rally experience that deserves a spot in your library.",2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f59ed73f7c1f130627f5e3c,The Games Machine,Stefano Calzati,80,"WRC 9 is a mature, democratic and very fun rally game. A driving model suitable for everyone, with cars that finally bite the dirt and a very solid technical realization, ensure that the Kylotonn title is easy to recommend to those looking for a complete rally experience without too many of the burdens of a true simulation.",2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 5f599624f7c1f130627f5d56,Sirus Gaming,Kurt John Palomaria,90,"WRC 9 presents to us driving at it’s purest. There is no one else on the course – just you. So at its core, is Man, Machine vs. the Elements, which is what rally car racing truly is.",2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c328a34978546a487861d442713a8e0 611ab2cdd43f314421a91299,CGMagazine,Khari Taylor,90,"Blaster Master Zero is an excellent reboot of a classic action-platformer, and shouldn’t be missed by anyone who is a fan of the genre, a devotee to the franchise or is simply curious about the Blaster Master name and are looking for an effortless way in.",2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d6778773905,ZTGD,John Whitehouse,70,Blaster Master Zero is just one more feather in the Switch's cap and one that sits nicely on the eShop at a very welcoming price point.,2017-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d6778773902,Dragnix,Shaun Joy,75,,2017-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d67787738c1,Rice Digital,,90,"Blaster Master Zero is an enjoyable albeit brief trip through memory lane. What lacks in replay value it makes up with the fact that it is just so damn enjoyable. Exploring the intricately designed underground ruins on foot and in Sophia the 3rd all while slowly acquiring additional abilities that unlock new areas makes for an addictive experience which you won't put down until you see the credits rolling. Blaster Master Zero falls among the best games in the series, and will be equally enjoyable for newcomers as well as longtime fans wanting to re-experience this childhood classic.",2017-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677e093765d67787739a5,VideoTime,Gabriel Franco,82,"Blaster Master Zero is on of the best launch games that the Nintendo Switch received, this is the sequel that the saga deserves after 29 years of the launch of the original on the NES",2017-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677e093765d67787739a2,Nintendo Insider,Jamie Ward,70,"Blaster Master Zero unquestionably isn’t the finest of the modern retro games, but it is still a blast to play through. If you’re harkening for a smaller game that isn’t going to break the bank then you can certainly do a lot worse than this.",2017-04-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677e093765d6778773970,Worth Playing,"Chris ""Atom"" DeAngelus",80,"Blaster Master Zero is what a nostalgic game update should be. It isn't bogged down in the past, and it doesn't lose what makes the original game so memorable and fun. It's not quite a masterpiece, but it's a ton of fun to play. Whether you're getting a new upgrade or battling a brutal mutant, it's a well-paced and enjoyable experience. Fans of the franchise should be delighted, and those who have never played the original Blaster Master will find Zero a much better place to start.",2017-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677e093765d677877396a,FNintendo,António Branquinho,80,"Blaster Master Zero is everything a remake should be: it brings the original up to today's standards while fully respecting its contents and directions. This is a game that's easily recommended to not just 8-bit enthusiasts but to everyone who enjoys the Metroidvania style, as all the aspects of the original have been upgraded to satisfy today's audience while keeping the main assets of the original in force.",2017-04-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677e093765d677877396d,TheSixthAxis,Dave Irwin,60,"Structurally, Blaster Master Zero is a significant step forward for the franchise, but provided you are actively avoiding getting hit, the game is just too easy. Mildly more interesting when driving around in a tank than gunning down mutants on foot, it’s probably a great entry point to the series for more inexperienced gamers. It’s just a shame that this reintroduction doesn’t provide much of a challenge.",2017-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677e093765d6778773976,Game Informer,Ben Reeves,73,"Inti Creates has modernized Blaster Masters’ gameplay, but the basic mechanics feel too thin compared to modern titles",2017-04-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677e093765d6778773967,FNintendo,Tiago Marafona,70,"Blaster Master Zero brings back the spirit of the original while updating some of its characteristics to the contemporary age of gaming. An enjoyable and well done 2D action experience, which only feels a bit short on the challenge and difficulty thresholds but which is certain to find a place among players looking for a retro experience in the form of a tribute to an established classic.",2017-04-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677e093765d677877395e,Wccftech,Kai Powell,70,"Blaster Master Zero tries to recapture the joy of the NES classic, but the out-of-vehicle segments are just as frustrating as they were nearly thirty years ago.",2017-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677e093765d6778773946,Niche Gamer,Michael Jordan,95,"Blaster Master Zero is one hell of a retro remake that hits all the points of the original flawlessly but brings it to the modern era. It general, it's a near perfect experience and a ""blast"" to play. You will be hard pressed to get a better retro remake that not only respects the original game but improves on it instead of just repeating it. This is a must buy for anyone with a Nintendo Switch.",2017-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677e093765d6778773973,Goomba Stomp,Zack Rezac,75,"Despite the lack of difficulty during the majority of the adventure, Blaster Master Zero provides an excellent retro package that does the original title justice. Ten bucks nets players a highly polished experience that encourages full completion, which is nice to see in 2017. Hopefully, this won’t be the last of the Blaster Master franchise, as it fits surprisingly well in the modern era.",2017-03-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d67787738fc,Switch Player,Charlie Large,72,"Blaster Master Zero is fun while it lasts! With a bizarre story and fun gameplay, this is one Metroidvania-style game that can be played by both fans of the series and newcomers alike. The only complaints about this remaster are that it is short and rather easy, but the seven or so hours it will take you to get to the end are certainly entertaining while they last!",2017-03-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5f25ac3bd88e035744c1d491,oprainfall,Josh Speer,100,"Overall, I was incredibly impressed with Blaster Master Zero. This is indisputably the definitive version of the classic Sunsoft game. Inti Creates has poured their heart, soul and artistry into making a game from 1988 not only relevant again, but a must-own title for any Switch (and eventually 3DS) owner. I truly enjoyed my time with the game, especially once I realized that the ending I got wasn’t the only one. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to jump back into the Sophia III and go find that best ending!",2017-03-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d6778773940,KnowTechie,Jonathan White,80,"It takes a lot of guts to remake a game in the first place, but to put your own spin on a classic while still remaining a labor of love really speaks for Inti Creates and their love for the franchise and respect for its fans.",2017-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d677877393a,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,85,"Blaster Master Zero hearkens back to a much older age in video gaming, but it does so with a certain loving care that does more than just rely on nostalgia. In truth, the original Blaster Master on the NES always felt somewhat ahead of its time when I played it, mixing genres a little and providing some outstanding platforming and action thrills. Blaster Master Zero is a really strong release title for the Switch and should readily appeal to fans of the older games.",2017-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d6778773930,VGChartz,Evan Norris,,"Apart from a few localization issues and a handful of recycled bosses, Blaster Master Zero stands as a shining example of a retro remake done right.",2017-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d6778773916,Metro GameCentral,,80,"A welcome return for one of the forgotten masters of Metroidvania, and an excellent example of how to remaster a retro classic.",2017-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677e093765d677877397c,CGMagazine,Cody Orme,80,One of the NES's best Metroidvania games is back and better than ever in Blaster Master Zero.,2017-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d6778773938,CGMagazine,Jed Whitaker,80,One of the NES's best Metroidvania games is back and better than ever in Blaster Master Zero.,2017-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d6778773912,PS4Blog.net,,90,"The game is sorta short, and your mileage will vary. You’re looking at 6-8 hours based on skill and if you search every corner of each area. There are some particularly challenging sections, where you can expect to die a fair few times. This game also supports all modes of play, be that Handheld mode, TV mode or Tabletop mode. So if you’re looking for a great take on a beloved classic for your new Nintendo Switch, be sure to download Blaster Master Zero today!",2017-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d677877392d,VGN,Pietro Quattrone,65,"Blaster Master Zero is an old-style shooter based on the NES classic, that debuts on Nintendo Switch with a bunch of new features and bosses. The game lacks of innovation and it's much similar to lots of other shooters from 30 years ago, which might be good for nostalgic players and 80's lovers, but not so much for those wanting to try some fresh experiences on Switch.",2017-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677e093765d6778773979,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"Blaster Master Zero is certainly one of the better games to purchase on the Nintendo Switch. If you are like me and never finished the original game, Zero is a much easier, and refined experience. You can easily spend eight to ten hours to play through the entire campaign, but there doesn’t appear to be any New Game + or additional difficulty settings once completed.",2017-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d677877393d,GamingTrend,Elisha Deogracias,85,"A re-imagining of the 1988 NES title, Blaster Master Zero is a great game for anyone looking for classic 8-bit action. Its accessible difficulty and superb retro graphics make for a wonderful addition to the Switch’s library.",2017-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d6778773935,IGN,Tristan Ogilvie,70,"While it’s a shame that its dungeon dwelling enemies are far too easily exploited, Blaster Master Zero is ultimately an enjoyable reimagining of a largely overlooked 8-bit classic thanks to the rewarding exploration-focussed structure of its side-scrolling overworld. There are enough secret rooms and power-ups to seek out (including an additional ending), that I was compelled to scour every last inch over the course of my eight-hour completion time. It’s a good reboot; just not a Masterful one.",2017-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d6778773914,PS3Blog.net,,90,"If you loved Blaster Master on the NES, Blaster Master Zero on the Nintendo Switch is that game, improved, expanded and refined to give us the definitive version of a great old-school release. If you're a fan of Blaster Master, my Blaster Master Zero review has shown you this is a must-have for your collection. And if you never played the original, this is the way to experience a beloved classic built for a new generation.",2017-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677e093765d677877399c,SmashPad,Danreb Victorio,80,"$10 for what’s essentially the best attempt at reviving what could’ve been a heavily revered franchise is an easy price to pay, especially if you’re a Switch owner looking for something else other than Zelda to play as there’s definitely some enjoyment to be had with Blaster Master Zero.",2017-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,False,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d67787738ff,Destructoid,Chris Carter,80,"Blaster Master Zero is a loving recreation that serves as both a companion and in some ways a replacement for the original. While I'll always see myself going back to the NES classic for the rest of my days, Zero is a good way to introduce the series to a newcomer without scaring them off.",2017-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d67787738f9,NintendoWorldReport,Perry Burkum,90,"Blaster Master Zero is the Blaster Master follow-up we've been waiting for since 1988. Is it a revolutionary game? Probably not. But it is a dang fine video game that completely (blaster) masters what it sets out to do. With an amazing progression, fun co-op multiplayer, and absolutely gorgeous retro style, Inti Creates has created a new classic and must-buy for the Nintendo Switch.",2017-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d67787738f7,DualShockers,Azario Lopez,90,"Blaster Master Zero does everything right in terms of rebooting an old franchise. The game retains all the quirks and cues fans of the series adore and presents them in a way that a new generation of gamers can enjoy. The pacing and difficulty is set just right to keep gamers entertained for hours. In short, this is now the definitive way to play a game from my childhood that I’ve held so close to heart.",2017-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d67787738f4,Nintendo Life,Steve Bowling,80,Blaster Master Zero is a lovely addition to the Switch's library.,2017-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d67787738eb,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,90,Blaster Master Zero is the definition of a retro remake done right.,2017-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5d8677df93765d67787738e5,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,70,Blaster Master Zero is a brief and faithful successor to Blaster Master. This may not be as hard as the NES game; it has modern conveniences like checkpoints and save files as it slavishly pays lip service to the classic. It does Sunsoft justice and perfectly captures that distinctive Sunsoft sound that they were known for in the NES generation.,2017-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,b63c6aeadcba48f9b1c21f74dd83038e 5f26d02bd88e035744c1d77e,Chicas Gamers,Álvaro Bustío,,"Graphically the game is nothing out of this world, but it fulfills its mission for what it wants to present to us. The feeling of being lost in hostile territory and only in the face of danger transmits it very well, which is why the artistic part excels. However, I am afraid it is a game that, in time, will end up being the meat of PlayStation Plus.",2018-05-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783893765d67787760ff,Sick Critic,Nathanael Hueso,70,"RiME is a freaking beautiful and even fun experience- one that is marred by almost constant performance issues on the Nintendo Switch, including frame drops and skips.",2018-01-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783893765d6778776102,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,65,"The technical issues definitely knock it down some, as does the higher cost on Switch, but RiME still is good more often than not.",2017-12-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783793765d67787760f4,Quillstreak,Alan Jones,73,"Optimisation issues aside, RiME is a fun game with some well-designed puzzles. A stunning soundtrack helps to keep you invested in the beautiful, mysterious world you explore.",2017-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783793765d67787760eb,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,75,"RiME has been around on other platforms for awhile, and while the Nintendo Switch version of the game doesn't really bring a whole lot new to the table, it is still an enchanting adventure worth undertaking if you happened to miss it previously.",2017-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783893765d67787760fc,Switch Player,Oliver Reynolds,60,"Rime is one of those games that has all the potential to be one of the all-time greats, but falls short at the last hurdle. Choppy framerate and poor visuals in handheld mode hold it back from being a day one recommendation, but it's also an adventure that, one day - despite the flaws - you'll be glad to take.",2017-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783793765d67787760f7,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,70,"In the end RiME is a game with lovely massive environments, a very appealing art style, and terrific music that together help build a strong base for an engaging experience. The implementation of the exploration and puzzles I would say is likely to boil down to taste, with some people appreciating the lack of a firm hand guiding you everywhere and others finding some elements needlessly confusing. While I appreciate the story the game set out to tell I’d say that it didn’t quite carry the impact it might have if I’d come to have a stronger connection to the main character, who generally doesn’t have a personality to latch onto. That all then ends up being mired in the game’s technical shortcomings as well. RiME is a game full of ambitions and promise, it just doesn’t quite deliver it all as well on the Switch as it might have. If you’re looking for an ambitious adventure I’d first recommend it on another platform but if you don’t have that option just understand the issues going in and you should still be able to thoroughly enjoy it.",2017-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783793765d67787760e5,Nintendo Insider,Alex Seedhouse,70,"RiME still amounts to a meaningful experience, and, despite being stacked against some tough competition, stands proudly as one of the more memorable journeys that you will set out on this year. It is certainly an adventure that you shouldn’t miss, but a poor technical performance on Nintendo Switch may see you washing ashore on other platforms rather than choosing to persevere.",2017-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783793765d67787760e8,Rebel Gaming Canada,Richard Bouvier,75,"There are a half dozen or so other games it borrows from which are all better games. But Rime is still a beautiful game to explore. If you've already played Journey or The Last Guardian and enjoyed them, Rime might be worthy of your attention. As an indy title it's cheaper than a regular game and now that its several months old you can probably find it at a discount.",2017-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783793765d67787760ba,Games Xtreme,Darren Pearce,80,"Rime is beautiful, it's simple in a lot of ways and has some nice ideas. It's worth grabbing and especially if you enjoyed games like Ico, Journey and so on.",2017-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783793765d67787760c1,Easy Allies,Michael Damiani,90,,2017-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783893765d6778776105,Digiato,Nima Farshin,85,Rime is a wonderful adventure; it feels good and it takes you to gorgeous places. its something that you shouldn't miss and something that will remain in your heart for a long time.,2017-07-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783793765d67787760b1,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,80,"In the end, Rime is a solid adventure game that is an absolute stunner in the presentation department. The puzzles may not be that difficult, and they start to repeat in the latter half of the game, but they remain enjoyable. The game also has a very good length, so the journey is enjoyable as long as you don't mind the sudden flurry of exposition at the end. Itmay not have the kind of grand mystery that keeps players coming back, but Rime is certainly a game that's worth playing at least once.",2017-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783793765d67787760aa,Wade D McGinnis,,100,,2017-07-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783793765d67787760c7,Gamefa,Hossein Sadri,70,Rime was a good experience after all. It could be a lot better if they'd done some improvements and added somethings to it. Tequila Software's Rime did have a lot of serious issues in different parts of it but it is still a game that you can enjoy playing. I recommend playing to all the action adventure lovers out there; Although you have to bear with some of it's problems. If you think that is too much maybe you should reconsider your decision.,2017-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783793765d67787760ce,GameOctane,Matt Steigely,100,"RiME is a extraordinary game with smooth platforming, amazing graphics, and one of the most heart wrenching stories in gaming.",2017-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783793765d67787760c4,PushStartPlay,John Little,80,"RiME had a rocky road to release, but thankfully the final product was worth the wait. A beautiful world with an emotionally affecting story and some fun gameplay. Not without its issues, but a solid adventure game nonetheless.",2017-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783793765d67787760b4,SmashPad,Danreb Victorio,60,"...aside from RiME having good graphics, it’s tough to recommend this title at $30 ($40 on the Switch) when there are so many other great games that came out this year.""",2017-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783693765d6778776085,The Game Fanatics,Eva Marin,80,"All in all, RiME took me about six hours to beat. Still, I feel there're corridors I should have ventured through, caves I left unexplored, details I missed. While there's definitely a replayability value for collectors and explorers, I do believe RiME's main attribute is that of its narrative significance. The one that will invite you in the future to come back for more.",2017-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783693765d6778776070,Gamers Heroes,,70,"If you're into puzzle-adventure games, RiME may very well be up your alley. However, those looking for a deep story or a fully explained world will be left disappointed. At $30, it's best to wait for a sale unless you are a diehard puzzle gamer.",2017-06-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783693765d677877606e,PS4Blog.net,,80,"I liked playing through RiMe, and highly recommend this game to players looking for a single player campaign full of puzzles and mysteries! The world is gorgeous, and the soundtrack is great at conveying that “on an island with no idea of what is going on” feeling. The art direction is stellar as you'll like discover while you travel in this world. I thought that the game was a little short for a $30 release, but your mileage might vary… but even so I still recommend it!",2017-06-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783693765d6778776075,GameSpace,Ed Orr,85,"It would be unfair to rob you of the chance to experience Rime first hand. It is not a hardcore puzzle game. It is a moving story, painted on a gorgeous canvas, that absolutely demands your time. While it cannot escape the obvious comparisons to other, more challenging, experiences it still stuck with me. The game’s collectible lullabies and soundtrack are still firmly on repeat and I cannot deny that I was charmed by it. If you have an afternoon or two to spare and are willing to lose yourself in the great beyond, Rime is out now.",2017-06-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783793765d67787760e2,Readers Gambit,Mick Doherty,70,"If you’re looking for a game with a strong story, accompanied by stunning visuals and engrossing soundtrack, I would recommend picking it up so long as you’re not looking for a new adventure puzzle experience. If you have played games like The Last Guardian and Journey and just weren’t feeling it, then this would probably be one to avoid as you won’t find anything different.",2017-06-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783693765d6778776081,Gaming Masters,Eddie Stubbington,83,"RIME is a beautiful third person puzzle game, which I can't get enough of. However, the puzzles are simplistic and don't offer much of a challenge.",2017-06-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783693765d6778776072,Pardis Game,Alireza Razmjoei,85,"Rime tells an impactful story with an engaging and smart narrative. While the gameplay isn't as admirable as its other aspects, thanks to its fantastic art design and amazing music, Rime creates an experience that you want to start it again after the credit roll.",2017-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783893765d67787760fa,Geeks Under Grace,,87,"RiME is a title that evokes emotional response through its design similarities to many great games, but stands apart from them by centering itself on an often unaddressed topic, relatable to all. Tequila Works took their time with this one, but the final product is well worthy of a playthrough.",2017-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783693765d6778776078,Nexus,Michael Dickie,80,"All in all though, I had a wonderful time with Rime. Some fantastic visuals, solid gameplay overall, an outstanding soundtrack, and a narrative that, for me anyway, paid off tremendously by the close of proceedings.",2017-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783693765d677877606c,Digitally Downloaded,,100,"It's an interactive metaphor for grief, and all those strange, complex emotions that all seem get balled into one when you're grieving. RiME is a beautiful game in so many ways, but this is what makes truly special.",2017-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783693765d677877603d,ZTGD,Ken McKown,70,"Rime is a beautiful game with some ugly drawbacks. Still, I recommend checking it out. The world is gorgeous and the adventure worth seeing. I hope the developers make an effort to clean up the frame rate at some point, but I also hope to see a follow-up with some of the issues addressed. There is too much beauty for this game to not return.",2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783693765d677877605c,Short Pause Gaming,Bender Holt,90,"If you're looking for a unique, surreal adventure with puzzle-solving and emotional storytelling, then Rime is a game that I can heartily recommend. Although there are some very noticeable frame rate issues, I still found myself immersed in the story being told and engaged by the puzzles. Rime takes cues from some of my favorite titles of recent years, and it also features some very clear influence from the films of Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle). If that's not enough to convince you, then I don't know what will.",2017-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783693765d6778776049,ComiConverse,Alan Stock,60,"A beautiful and relaxing experience that's marred by fairly simplistic, shallow gameplay and pacing issues.",2017-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783693765d6778776046,GBAtemp,Tom Bond,65,"Overall, RiME is ok. It's a rather simple game wrapped in a beautiful package, but that's about the most that I can really say about RiME. A more open world feel would've been a welcome addition, as well as some puzzles that actual involve a tad more thinking rather than ""Oh just open this door by finding this thing and shouting at it"".",2017-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783693765d6778776043,TechRaptor,Joey Thurmond,75,"The game's inspirations are obvious, and in terms of its safe puzzles and platforming, they don't offer much that's new or memorable. However, the opposite is true for the cleverly conveyed story, magnificent Mediterranean setting, and a strong score that will pull you into a whimsical, emotional journey in RiME that's well worth your time.",2017-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783793765d67787760ee,Geek Culture Podcast,Dean James,90,"Rime may not be the style of game that everyone will enjoy, but there is no question that it looks damn good while doing so. If you’re looking for a new game to scratch that Team Ico-like itch after the release of 2016’s The Last Guardian, Rime may just be right up your alley. Just make sure that if you are going to play, try to avoid any spoilers about the ending until after you have finished.",2017-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783693765d677877604b,GameCrate,David Jagneaux,73,"Rime is definitely not a game for everyone, but it does teach a lesson that everyone should be able to appreciate if given the chance. The literal act of playing the game is rife with minor frustrations and short bouts of boredom, but as a sum of its parts it's a memorable journey I won't soon forget.",2017-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783693765d6778776037,BaziCenter,Morad Halimi,70,"Rime is not an original title by any means as it hires a lot of its elements from other action titles on the market, and it even fails to add any innovation to those elements. That said, Rime still provides a very relaxing experience on a beautiful island.",2017-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783693765d6778776034,PS3Blog.net,,65,"RiME's very enjoyable, but a soon forgotten game – something with superb eye candy, but one that delivers short of gameplay and originality.",2017-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783593765d6778776028,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,90,"Fans of ICO and Journey, rejoice! RiME, as expected, is a great addition to the list of amazing story-driven platformers. But if you want full experience, avoid spoilers on the Internet at all costs.",2017-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783593765d677877601f,The Jimquisition,Jim Sterling,75,"If it had controlled better and its ""emotional"" bullet points didn't come off like ""sad indie game does a sad thing"" convention, the potential is there for this to be an all-time great. As it is, RiME offers a fantastically designed world with some neat obstacles and a superb linear flow, held back by technicalities and instances of the banal.",2017-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5d86783593765d6778776015,GameMAG,,70,"RiME is beautiful and emotional game that sometimes seems too constricted. The secrets and collectibles should encourage you to multiple playthroughs, but not in that case. Too simple puzzles and far-fetched psychological concept cause slight frustration. But you feel fuzziness from lengthy game stages, which could be a little shorter and a little more diverse.",2017-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,afaa5744cbcd46caa500e342f9f47d84 5ff34bdb0f8974118c937b9f,Movies Games and Tech,Jeremiah Foo,80,"Faeria does have issues with its queue times and online gameplay, but it really is a remarkably well thought out game. The sheer amount of thinking that goes into each and every turn makes the game difficult to understand and get into. Most people wouldn’t go through that much effort to learn the game, but those who do will definitely find it a truly enjoyable CCG.",2021-01-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5fbf4f93038871749d4168f1,PSX Brasil,Paulo Roberto Montanaro,80,"Faeria is a great card battle, with a beautiful visual presentation, lots of content and a well-balanced gameplay system. The expansion system seems too aggressive and the interface may not be so friendly at first, but for fans of the genre, the game offers many of the best solutions for it.",2020-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5fa9381a038871749d4144eb,Screen Rant,Cody Peterson,60,A fun CCG with online issues.,2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5f582297f7c1f130627f58fa,DarkZero,Lewis Howarth,80,"Other than a few slight problems I would recommend this to any card game fans out there, it stays true to everything we love about card games while adding its own unique twist.",2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5f53b47df7c1f130627f4f59,Cubed3,Eric Ace,60,"The tactical spin to the CCG model in Faeria ends up working fairly well, if being somewhat simplistic.",2020-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5f50968ff7c1f130627f4874,Gaming Nexus,Rob Larkin,88,"The gameplay of Faeria is top notch, adding a whole new layer of depth to the Collectible Card Game genre in bringing the map itself in as a critical piece of the strategy.",2020-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5f4e10daf7c1f130627f430c,TheSixthAxis,Drea Bunce,60,"While I enjoyed playing Faeria, and will continue to enjoy playing it, the laggy gameplay and required internet connection creates enough friction for me to know that I won't be playing for hours on end. It's a fairly decent game, but with its flaws on Nintendo Switch I don't think it's going to be a classic CCG anytime soon.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5f47d49f62b431526f8e2bee,Nintendo Times,Alex Knight,90,"EXCELLENT - Faeria is a AAA quality merging of the collectible card game space with strategy board games. It features some of the most stunning art I’ve seen in the genre. Accessible and easily learned, but difficult to master gameplay felt nearly perfected, and there’s enough game modes and replayable matches to keep a person playing for ages. The only thing really keeping this from a perfect score in my book was that the game requires constant, good internet to play smoothly, even in solo modes. I wished so much I could have had a seamless experience offline. Still, for fans of Magic Arena, Hearthstone, or other fantasy deck builders, Faeria is a must-have, and definitely won’t break the bank at a $19.99 base price point, with a handful of great DLC for a bit more cash.",2020-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5f428b2662b431526f8e2270,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,82.5,"Faeria offers excellent value to people who enjoy collectible card games but dislike the feeling that the devs have their hands in your pocket almost from the beginning. It will be interesting to see how the community fleshes out, but I found the combination of tactics and deck management to be a rewarding experience.",2020-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5f3a808759864725e2d73268,Pure Nintendo,David Temple,90,Faeria is a thoroughly enjoyable strategic card battler that's consistently fun to play. This multifaceted game feels like one you can play for the next few years and not get weary of it.,2020-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5f3558b531b9014139fe25ba,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,90,"Along with the expected multiplayer modes (ranked and casual battles), Faeria delivers a compulsive, interesting and frankly enormously fun card battle experience. While not the easiest game to explain, it's an impressive teaching tool for itself, but never feels overwrought or tiresome in said education. Of the card games we've enjoyed on Switch, Faeria is easily the highlight of the bunch so far, and it deserves to do well. It's a full-featured package and stands out as an excellent card/board/strategy experience. If you want to play a fantasy card game on Switch, buy this one first.",2020-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5f343fbe31b9014139fe22d6,NintendoWorldReport,Grant Buell,85,"From its singular mixture of card game and board game mechanics, to its wide variety of game modes and content (including online co-op, a real treat for a game in this genre), to its consumer-friendly progression system that eschews microtransactions, Faeria is attempting to stake out a special place in the pantheon of digital card games, and despite a handful of technical flaws it absolutely succeeds.",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5d8677e193765d6778773a0f,Electric Bento,Christopher Joslin,86,Faeria is a great game for Hearthstone players looking for similar gameplay.,2019-07-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5d8677e193765d67787739db,GameSpace,,90,"While it doesn’t have the brand recognition of other TCGs, Faeria should absolutely occupy your top spot when searching for a TCG to play. ",2019-07-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5d8677e193765d67787739fc,The Digital Fix,Jason Coles,80,"Faeria has always been an intriguing game, with the Fall of Everlife expansion and the move away from free-to-play it has truly become something worth taking note of. The unique mechanics at play here really help it stand apart from the competition. With the addition of brand new cards including an army of yaks, now is the perfect time to jump in.",2018-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5d8677e193765d6778773a08,TechRaptor,Luigi Savinelli,75,"Despite its imperfect presentation, Faeria is an interesting and appealing digital card game.",2017-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5d8677e193765d6778773a0c,Spaziogames,Valentino Cinefra,80,"Faeria is a delighful card game, with a board management mechanic that reminds of Settlers of Catan. The work of Abrakam represents the real alternative to the already full selection of card videogames on the market. Highly reccomended.",2017-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5d8677e193765d67787739dc,GameMAG,,80,"Faeria is an interesting and beautiful game that brings new ideas and solutions to a conservative genre. Several controversial issues can play a cruel joke in longer term. However, with a proper attention from developers this game will easily occupy its niche, securing itself a brilliant future and thousands of hours of fascinating battles for fans of card projects.",2017-04-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5d8677e193765d67787739ff,Everyeye.it,Giovanni Calgaro,85,"Faeria is a very interesting project: this surprising card game is the perfect example of the sentence 'easy to learn, hard to master!'",2017-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5d8677e193765d67787739ed,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Brendan Caldwell,,"It's a game of risk, reward and really bad decisions. It's many times more thoughtful than Duelyst, which is always my yardstick for card games. But at the same time it is much less climactic, less explosive, and less creative with its minions and their abilities.",2017-03-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5d8677e193765d6778773a05,"TotalBiscuit, The Cynical Brit",John Bain,,,2017-03-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5d8677e193765d67787739f9,Cubed3,André Eriksson,80,"It is refreshing to see something that feels fresh in a genre that often sadly feels all too similar, and the ingenious part is that the developer has simply taken familiar elements to do this. Anyone who has ever played any Magic: The Gathering-inspired TCG is going to feel right at home with the card structure, but the board adds much complexity in a form rarely seen in the genre. This complexity and single-player makes it a perfect game for both veterans and newcomers to the genre who want to dip their toes in the deep waters and get a fully competitive experience.",2017-03-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,a141915f0de3494791151b205a712cda 5d8678c793765d67787798dd,Wccftech,Jorge Jimenez,80,Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is an intense shooter that stresses teamwork over running-and-gunning. The chaos on the battlefield truly shows you what it's like to be under fire.,2017-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,b19d810d322240e7b37bcf84ffac60ce 5d8678c793765d67787798d4,Gamefa,Mohammad Hossein Bajalan,82,"and at the end, I must say that RS2V is exactly the game that all the fans of the Vietnam battle were waiting for. Its weird gameplay style may not attract you at first and you may think that it is a rip off of all the other games that's been released in the past but eventually, you will realize that not only RS2V has its own unique style but it doesn't even have to copy from other games. Keep in mind that RS2V's price is less than the other similar games. Playing this game is highly recommended. Go buy RS2V right now!",2017-07-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,b19d810d322240e7b37bcf84ffac60ce 5d8678c793765d6778779881,SomHráč.sk,Róbert Hagan,85,"Rising Storm 2: Vietnam gets rid of WW2's single shot rifles in favor of modern automatic weapons. The gritty battles of 64 players, artillery and helicopters, where teamwork is the key, are brimming with atmosphere.",2017-07-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,b19d810d322240e7b37bcf84ffac60ce 5d8678c793765d67787798ce,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,80,"Rising Storm 2: Vietnam manages to carve itself a place in an already flourishing genre, all thanks to the semi-simulation war combat.",2017-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,b19d810d322240e7b37bcf84ffac60ce 5d8678c793765d67787798c8,GameSpew,David Treharne,80,If you can get your head around the concept that you are just a regular soldier… then you'll find an incredibly unique experience in Rising Storm 2: Vietnam.,2017-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,b19d810d322240e7b37bcf84ffac60ce 5d8678c793765d67787798d7,PC Gamer,Tyler Wilde,85,"A fiery test of awareness, speed and accuracy which upholds the series' devotion to teamwork and authenticity, but doesn't nail the asymmetry of modern era combat.",2017-06-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,b19d810d322240e7b37bcf84ffac60ce 5d8678c793765d67787798da,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Samuel Horti,,"It's not the most polished shooter but it does shine in all the right places, and it builds on the huge potential of Red Orchestra, which I loved. There are very few games that can match the feeling you get when you watch an artillery strike destroy a treeline and push up with your squad mates under the cover of smoke and deafening explosions. If you're after a slower-paced shooter with tactical combat and tense moments, then it's time to enlist.",2017-06-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,b19d810d322240e7b37bcf84ffac60ce 5d8678c793765d67787798d1,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,90,"Improved maps, asymmetrical warfare and a smoother multiplayer experience makes Rising Storm 2: Vietnam a noteworthy addition to the franchise.",2017-06-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,b19d810d322240e7b37bcf84ffac60ce 5d8678c793765d67787798cb,Nation Fusion,Clayton Daley,75,"Rising Storm 2 is next up in the Red Orchestra series, bringing the fight into Vietnam. With this I want to clarify that this is not a brand new installment in the franchise but more like a standalone expansion pack. It brings period weapons, equipment and vehicles into a Red Orchestra setting. Rising Storm 2 features 2 factions with 2 sub groups in each, the USMC, US Army, NVA, and Viet Cong forces. With the amount of factions, I did expect a few more gear options, here I found a small lack in gearing choices. I would have liked a few more weapons and choices here. The game also offers you cosmetic choices in the form of clothing options, camo, helmets, tattoos and more. This adds a nice touch and can create some awesome looking squads and teams.",2017-06-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,b19d810d322240e7b37bcf84ffac60ce 5d8678c793765d6778779887,GamingTrend,Mike Pearce,75,"Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is a unique and brutally realistic multiplayer shooter meant to showcase the ugliness and unpredictability of a notorious war. Although it may cause monitor-smashing rage quitting at times and won't win any awards for eye candy, there's nothing else out there that provides a more nuanced, visceral, and intense jungle or urban fighting experience. At only $25, it's tough to turn it down. And hey, who doesn't enjoy some Creedence Clearwater Revival?",2017-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,b19d810d322240e7b37bcf84ffac60ce 5d8678c793765d67787798a5,Thumb Culture,Glyn Horton,80,1960’s music blaring – check. Helicopters – check. 64 player US versus Vietnamese matches on a variety of interesting and unique maps – CHECK.,2017-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,b19d810d322240e7b37bcf84ffac60ce 5d8678c793765d6778779899,New Game Network,Tim Reid,82,"Rough edges and thin map selection aside, Rising Storm 2 offers up an intense and immersive recreation of the Vietnam War that will thrill, terrify and occasionally infuriate anyone brave or patient enough to get past its initially steep learning curve.",2017-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,b19d810d322240e7b37bcf84ffac60ce 5d8678c793765d6778779892,Gaming on PC,David Dominguez,90,"Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is a must have for tactical shooter fans. Tripwire‘s latest release strikes a perfect balance between realism and fun, forcing players to work together thanks to its excellent squad mechanics and unforgiving gameplay. It’s definitely not a game for everyone, but those of us who enjoy working with others to achieve our objectives will keep coming back to it for years to come.",2017-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,b19d810d322240e7b37bcf84ffac60ce 5d8678c793765d6778779864,COGconnected,Louis Stowe,84,Everything from the men whimpering as they bleed out to the artillery shells deafening you for a short while continuously put me on edge,2017-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,b19d810d322240e7b37bcf84ffac60ce 5d8678c793765d677877988f,GamingBolt,Alex Jackson,60,"Rising Storm 2: Vietnam may not be a game for everyone but I can see how deep an enthusiast could dig into the foxhole if they can survive the brutal bombardment that is the learning curve. Tie up your boots and give the game 20, 30, even 40 hours, and perhaps you'll graduate and have a very rewarding time.",2017-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,b19d810d322240e7b37bcf84ffac60ce 5d8678c793765d6778779872,Hey Poor Player,Nathaniel Terencio,90,"They say war is hell, but Rising Storm 2: Vietnam manages to make it something you’ll want to experience again and again.",2017-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,b19d810d322240e7b37bcf84ffac60ce 5d8678c793765d677877987b,Attack of the Fanboy,William Schwartz,80,"Rising Storm 2: Vietnam hits a sweet spot between realism, fun, and required teamwork that few games do.",2017-06-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,b19d810d322240e7b37bcf84ffac60ce 5d8678c793765d677877986b,Azralynn,Azralynn,80,,2017-05-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,b19d810d322240e7b37bcf84ffac60ce 60acafef57ed0e0490ae2bc5,Cubed3,Drew Hurley,80,"It's easy to dismiss Immortals: Fenyx Rising as just a Breath of the Wild rip-off, or yet another Ubisoft IP built on the principles that the it has cemented its brand on, yet, there's some real magic here. It being launched so close to Assassin's Creed Valhalla has helped to differentiate the two, and to showcase just how much this feels like a breath of fresh air when compared. ""Fun"" is often an overused word in gaming, but it's exactly what this feels like. Ubisoft's open-world titles can invoke burnout towards their conclusion - crumbling under their own weight due to their size. Instead, this is a real palette cleanser. It feels like it hits that real sweet spot in the genre of the open-world adventure games. The world is large but enjoyable to explore, with just enough to do, and the constant commentary keeping things interesting. This combined with the genuinely funny and smart writing results in something that will be the big surprise hit for many.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 6036c654529d50e69fa0f1d5,Fintendo,Ville Polvela,70,"""Don't fly too close the sun.""",2021-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 60177dc60f8974118c939b49,Demon Gaming ,Charles Oakley,85,"Visually, Immortals: Fenyx Rising is just as charming as its dialogue. It’s best described as a mix between Breath of the Wild and Fortnite. The result is a charming, colourful palette that really brings the world to life in a cartoonish way. On PlayStation 5",2021-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 60135bf40f8974118c93979b,RPG Site,George Foster,80,"Ubisoft's latest open-world is one of their most colourful, imaginative and plain fun in quite some time.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 607cc2f279a3a34d882b1fbc,The Game Crater,Joseph Donkin,70,"Immortals Fenyx Rising‘s gameplay loop is addictive and engaging. However, the lack of character development and the myriad of crashes, graphical glitches, and loading bugs holds the game back from its true potential.",2021-01-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 600024d90f8974118c938351,Jump Dash Roll,Ant Barlow,70,"Whilst The Golden Isle is a joy to explore and this vibrant take on Ancient Greece is fun, Immortals: Fenyx Rising runs out of stamina well before it can reach the heights of the game that inspired it.",2021-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5ffdc9050f8974118c938122,NookGaming,Thomas Knight,80,"Taking about twenty-five hours to complete, Immortals Fenyx Rising was a fun experience with some enjoyable combat, great humor, and some interesting puzzles. While I do wish it was a little less heavy on the puzzle side of things, it is refreshing to see compared to the standard combat-heavy games of this type. I had a great time with this. I do think that the humor will make or break it for some people, but as long as no-one goes into this expecting something similar to one of Ubisoft’s more serious titles, I doubt they’ll be disappointed.",2021-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5ffab14c0f8974118c937f58,GotGame,Daniel Ladiano,80,"In the end, Immortals Fenyx Rising has a generic name applied to a familiar experience. It also happens to sport some derivative design choices. Nevertheless, thanks to its unique style, addicting exploration and enjoyable gameplay, it's an easy game to recommend to everyone. There are some clunky moments and the humor often fumbles more than it lands, but its charm rises above those pitfalls. For those looking for a grand adventure, this is an odyssey worth embarking on.",2021-01-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5ff99e620f8974118c937f24,GameGrin,,90,"An epic open-world Action RPG with a tonne of content and genuinely enjoyable exploration makes for a great new IP. There are a few niggles with controls and loading times, and it's not always clear what you need to do, but when the game is this much fun, I'm happy to overlook those.",2021-01-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5ff714320f8974118c937e1f,XboxEra,Jesse Norris,92,"After playing all the big open world releases at the end of 2020 I found Immortals to be the best of the bunch. It is by far their most successful balancing of story, combat, and exploration in quite some time. Never once did I feel that a cutscene was too long and the exploration is consistently rewarding. My only question for Ubisoft is, why did you send this incredible title seemingly out to die?",2021-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 61f099c09e5c48c548d72bee,JumpCut PLAY,Giles Nicholson,75,"Having played several gritty and faintly depressing games recently, Immortals certainly brings the fun and offers a breath of virtual fresh air. The story is not revolutionary but does contain a few surprises and leans into some of the weirdness of Greek Mythology with gleeful enthusiasm. It’s a big game too, full of variety and pleasantly light on filler. My playthrough took around 40 hours and I still have plenty of side-content to go back to and I probably will (which is far from common for me). It borrows from the best including BotW but also brings a scattering of new ideas and let’s not overlook this, it’s available on all platforms for everyone to enjoy. It’s a suitably epic adventure with plenty to enjoy just as long as you can look (or rather, listen) past the narration. With a few tweaks and a better script, a sequel could become a classic.",2021-01-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fea0d778add7352830ff8af,Seasoned Gaming,Angela Qustandi,95,It is obvious the love and care that Ubisoft Quebec put forth into crafting this game as it is full of delight.,2020-12-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5feb36860f8974118c93775a,Enternity.gr,Platon Peppas,80,"The different individual ingredients manage to create a fresh mix that we had not seen for a long time, especially from Ubisoft.",2020-12-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fe0c7a98add7352830ff2d1,GameSpace,Catherine Daro,75,"Immortals: Fenyx Rising takes Ubisoft in a new direction, different from that of Assassin's Creed. The game still utilizes an open-world, the way it goes about it is very different. While it doesn't bring anything new or innovative to the table of action-adventures, Immortals is a short and charming colorful journey into Greek mythology.",2020-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 603c0d12529d50e69fa0f756,Serial Gamer Italia,Alessandro Reppucci,82,"Immortals Fenyx Rising is a title fit to amaze, even though its production doesn’t aim to innovate the genre by using other open world titles as an inspiration. At the end of the day it is a fresh surprise though, which puts together a fitfull of events and things to do by leaning on a fluid and fun gameplay and by uniting classic types of combat to different puzzle-centred moments. Overall, the game experience is very convincing and allows the player to spend more than a few hours in mesmerizing lands characterized by vivid colours and reminders of greek myths.",2020-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fdf941d8add7352830ff225,Slant Magazine,Justin Clark,40,The blandness of the gameplay might have been somewhat forgivable if the game's narrative didn't suffer from an identity crisis.,2020-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fde26cd8add7352830ff0f2,MondoXbox,Mirko Rossi,82,"Immortals Fenyx Rising is an enjoyable and fun adventure, with a classic open-world gameplay structure in a fascinating and humourous setting. We would have liked more enemy variety, but even so, it's definitely a game to take in consideration.",2020-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fdd079f8add7352830ff02f,KeenGamer,Jimmie Berry,80,"Ubisoft's latest open-world action game, Immortals Fenyx Rising, is a departure from their standard formula, taking influence from a wide breadth of games, including Nintendo's own Breath of the Wild. Come find out how it fares in this review.",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fda534c8add7352830fecc4,Cat with Monocle,Patrick Schmees,95,"Overall, Immortals Fenyx Rising lives up to the hype and delivers an immersive and wholesome experience filled with countless hours of gameplay. The game feels like a fusion of Breath of the Wind and Assassin’s Creed, which is a fine pedigree in my book. The distinctive and vibrant Golden Isle is captivating to explore, and the edgy twist to Greek mythology gives it even more flavor. With well-balanced gameplay that appeals to all skill levels, players are allowed to carve out their own unique journey as they save the gods. So rise, players. Rise!",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fda178a8add7352830fe6fe,Movies Games and Tech,Sean McCarthy,95,"Do not overlook this game and if you are a fan of big colourful worlds to explore with freedom to play as you like and a very satisfying experience, then just one more trip to Ubisoft’s Ancient Greece as Fenyx is definitely worth your time!",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fd8c685038871749d418d96,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,85,"I'd also like to add that while the game does include microtransactions, everything that you can buy in Immortals Fenyx Rising is purely cosmetic. I also encourage everyone who picks up the game to do the optional content to unlock some of the gorgeous-looking skins for armor and weapons. I didn't think I'd have so much fun playing another Ubisoft title, but here I am trying to 100% all the maps in the game.",2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fd8c044038871749d418d92,Use a Potion,,86,"Immortals: Fenyx Rising offers a thoroughly entertaining open-world adventure that’s made up of creative puzzles, a wonderful world to explore, and some top-notch combat. Sure, it can be a bit of a slow burner to get going, but when the game finally kicks off? It’ll REALLY pull you in for the long haul. It is guilty of borrowing a lot of ideas from other games (and not necessarily bettering them), and sure, it might not necessarily be the most original of open-world adventures out there. Fortunately, what it lacks in originality it makes up for in charm and fun, with the grand journey that players will embark on to defeat Typhon certainly proving to be a memorable one.",2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5ff0f59a0f8974118c937aef,Echo Boomer,David Fialho,100,"Using their strengths as an open-world games developer, Ubisoft took the risk to take notes from on one of the most acclaimed games in the genre, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild, and mixed things up with their own ideas, perfecting some mechanics, flow and enjoyment, while delivering a new IP and an excellent alternative outside the Nintendo Switch.",2020-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fdf39248add7352830ff1c2,SpaceNerd.it,Eduardo Bleve,83,"Going into Immortals: Fenyx Rising, our expectations weren’t that high; we thought we would get an Assassin’s creed game with elements taken from Breath of the Wild. However, this was not the case; the game nicely mixes the characteristics of the titles above, adding a nice dose of humor in the process.",2020-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 61f019689e5c48c548d72176,ElderPlayers ,,70,"Immortals Fenyx Rising despite having a fun combat system, a wonderful world that desreves exploring, regradless of all that the game is a victim of shallow content, messy storytelling, wavering rhythm in its events, it could have a better game if the game had a deeper RPG system, rewards and treasures with more value rather than being just a decoration.",2020-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fd43883038871749d418977,New Game Network,Dylan Blereau,78,"Immortals Fenyx Rising may not do much to push the open-world action adventure genre forward, but it does still ultimately succeed at being yet another competent release cut from the all too familiar Ubisoft cloth.",2020-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fd32780038871749d418813,Gaming Nexus,Eric Hauter,80,"Immortals Fenyx Rising is cheerful fun, offering a fresh take on Greek mythology that is cartoonish but with just enough humanity to keep it grounded. While the game plays like a open world epic, every mechanic in Immortals is tied to well-designed puzzles. Though the actions you take become repetitive, the story and writing keep things lively enough to see Immortals Fenyx Rising through to the end.",2020-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fd37373038871749d418854,GameBlast,Nycolas Medeiros,90,"Immortals Fenyx Rising was forgotten for a while, but returned and proved to be a great highlight in this end of generation and among other major releases. The game ends Ubisoft's year with an attractive storyline and characters with fun personalities, dynamic gameplay full of challenges that guarantee dozens of hours of gaming. The title is a pleasant surprise that relaxes and challenges any type of player.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fd2491e038871749d4186d1,The Game Fanatics,,50,"Despite all these flaws, I still had the urge to return to Immortals. Journeying across a big open world and witnessing Greek legends come to life is enthralling for short bursts of time. That is what kept me intrigued enough to progress through the game: seeing and interacting with the mythological characters I've read about for years. Immortals is bland and frustrating at times, but just interesting enough to be worth a recommendation if you enjoy some light mythology and open world collectathons.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fdaf59f8add7352830fed7e,Sirus Gaming,Rhett Roxl,80,"Before I end this review, one very important thing I want to talk about is the game’s very end section. The final section of this game is very, very, incredible. It will force you to remember everything you’ve learned about the game thus far. Every mechanic, every puzzle solved, every enemy encountered. It’s a very fantastic way of closing off a fantastic game. I had an incredible time playing this game, and I can say with confidence that if you enjoy RPGs that put forth exploration and have great campaigns, you will have an incredible time playing this game too.",2020-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fd14b1a038871749d4185c9,Paste Magazine,Jessica Howard,80,"Much like the characters within the game, Immortals Fenyx Rising has its flaws-but what makes it a bit charming is that it owns them. While it's absolutely a AAA title, I'm beyond thankful it's not another one that sets itself up as bait for Keighley's Game Awards, or feels the need to fiercely defend its validity and depth. Sometimes, a game can just be good, cheesy fun, and Immortals Fenyx Rising is precisely that and better for it.",2020-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fd1061d038871749d418505,Hynerd.it,,85,"Immortals Fenyx Rising takes only the basics from Breath of the Wild, and builds a great and inspired title around them. A good combat system, valid puzzles and a good longevity make it a really nice game. With a greater diversity of game elements, the repetitiveness that plagues production wouldn't have been a problem, but those gaps don't stop Immortals Fenyx Rising from being a great video game.",2020-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fd0cea4038871749d418475,Niche Gamer,Fingal Belmont,70,"Fans of Breath of the Wild who are patiently waiting for the sequel might find Immortals Fenyx Rising worth a look. It lacks Zelda‘s spirit of invention and creativity, but it is a densely packed open world action game that manages to refine some aspects that Nintendo overlooked.",2020-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fd78564038871749d418beb,Noisy Pixel,,85,"Immortals Fenyx Rising is an entertaining open-world title with tons of explorative depth, combative choice, and gorgeous visuals. The writing’s urgency to be as funny as possible is a bit of a turn-off, but beyond that, this is a standout adventure. While not a genre revolutionizer, Immortals Fenyx Rising plays to the genre’s strengths and can easily grant players dozens upon dozens of hours of great fun.",2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fcfb553038871749d418300,Daily Mirror,,60,"However, Immortals does borrow a lot from other games which slightly diminishes its originality and fails to offer a completely new experience. There are a few performance problems, especially with the Switch version. Saying that, Immortals Fenyx Rising is still a great game and a good start for a potential gaming series, with the DLC already looking very promising.",2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fcf794a038871749d41828a,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,"Even though it does little to make it anything but an average game, Immortals Fenyx Rising is one of the most easy going Ubisoft games in quite a while.",2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fcf32ff038871749d4181da,Digitally Downloaded,,70,"Ultimately if Ubisoft can work out the kinks that were to be expected from a first excursion, Immortals has real potential to become another marquee property for the company. Expected DLC will take players to Asia as a brand-new character, which could potentially be an inkling that Ubisoft plans on exploring many other mythologies yet. The biggest challenge that the company will face is finding a way to bring out a distinctive personality on the mechanical side of Immortals, because as it currently stands it most certainly feels like a case of “throwing everything at the dartboard to see what sticks,"" and Ubisoft is cribbing a lot from games that are already excellent.",2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 611eeeff9c30d27775959612,Pure Dead Gaming,,90,"I could probably harp on about Immortals for another few thousand words, but I’ll save you the rant. I will, however, leave you with this: Immortals Fenyx Rising is really good. The humour may not be for everyone, but there’s a ton more here than you might expect, and I think it’s worth your time if you’re into open-world action-adventure games. It may not bring much new to the table, but it’s a 30-50 hour journey that I’m super happy I went on – and you should too.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fcfc11c038871749d418304,GAMEtainment,Dennis Röger,90,"In short, Immortals Fenyx Rising is my game of the year 2020, it has everything that a good game has to have in my world. A setting which is fascinating and beautiful at the same time. The huge world just screams ""Explore me, experience me"", and I followed this scream with skin and hair. I found myself swinging onto my blue horse and just riding around in the area, simply because I liked the surroundings so much. The urge to explore is satisfied throughout the whole game and leaves nothing to be desired. If you want to do dungeons, no problem. If you want to improve the health bar of Fenyx, well, then you just have to look for it. You can invest more than a hundred hours in the game without getting really bored. The only thing that disturbed me was the funny slapstick humor that is present throughout the game. If you have a preference for Open World titles and can relate to Greek mythology, the title is a must buy. If you want to dive into the genre for the first time, the title is a must buy. If you want to make your dearest (gambling) person happy for the upcoming Christmas, then Immortals Fenyx Rising is a compulsory purchase.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 5fce51b0038871749d417fe7,GameByte,Brett Claxton,80,"Immortals Fenyx Rising feels like a wonderful fusion of Breath of the Wild and Assassin’s Creed, as well as other Ubisoft open-world games. Moving around the world is fluid and combat and exploration are very satisfying. Graphically it’s far from a powerhouse but it’s got a nice aesthetic that still makes it look good.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,e42093ff3c434f618b8f2c50039eaece 61e95cef9e5c48c548d6f8af,XboxEra,Jesse Norris,75,"As this game is available on Game Pass if you’re into 2D action platformers then I highly recommend it. It’s a solid 4 to 5 hours of engaging combat in a genre that rarely feels this heavy. That goes for the story as well which uses a minimalist style to tell a tale of lonely sadness. Olija doesn’t give the best first impression, but if you stick with it I think you’ll end up having one hell of a good time.",2022-01-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 610475bd2ebe5eae4098e1de,GameOctane,Jason Germino,83,"If you enjoy platformers with a really great art style and fantastic story, I'd absolutely recommend Olija. The gameplay alone is a nice draw to the game and it breaks the mold of platforming rogue-lites that have been going around lately.",2021-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 603e3311529d50e69fa0f92f,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,"Sometimes it’s good to get into a game that doesn’t overstay its welcome and can be beaten as quickly as Olija. It’s got very little fat and values the time you spend with it by dropping you into a very tightly designed journey, and honestly I can’t fault Skeleton Crew Studios for how short this game can be if it’s as beautiful and enjoyable as it is. I could think of worse ways to spend the short hours it took to get through Olija, and I’m glad that I did.",2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 6039e2ad529d50e69fa0f5be,GameGrin,Alana Dunitz,90,"Olija is a fun and engrossing action-adventure game that has you fighting foes and solving puzzles with a magical harpoon. A little on the short side, but a fun experience that leaves you wanting more",2021-02-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 603a4094529d50e69fa0f660,SomHráč.sk,Karel Šír,70,"If you're looking for a simple yet fun platformer that's inspired by somewhat different titles than your usual indie games are, to play over the weekend, you won't go wrong with Olija",2021-02-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 602ba74609a8836065e61040,Jump Dash Roll,Derek Johnson,80,"Olija has a fun gimmick, great visuals, and is only occasionally let down by levels that don't quite fully make use of its fun, core mechanic.",2021-02-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 603b0cda529d50e69fa0f6bf,Rocket Chainsaw,Andrew Cathie,70,"The short length, relative lack of difficulty and couple of mechanical niggles stop it from being great, but if you’re looking for a new 2D action-adventure game, you won’t be disappointed.",2021-02-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 602a588e09a8836065e60f16,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,80,A brilliant central mechanic and a game of real craft and character.,2021-02-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 6025731a09a8836065e60bfe,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,80,"Unfortunately, there's little to bring in those who simply lack those gaming memories. The pixelated look can easily be judged as hard to understand, stifling experimentation and making it hard to enjoy the exploration. The harpoon mechanics are solid but they cannot sustain the game on their own. More care to make it accessible for a wider range of players would have made the entire experience more attractive.",2021-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 60254ed509a8836065e60bc8,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,80,This is interesting legend about castaway with courage and harpoon. Just a bit short.,2021-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 6022797d0f8974118c93a5ee,Press Start,Brodie Gibbons,75,"The product of a one man team, Olija is a tight and entertaining seafarer's voyage that manages to be memorable despite not bringing anything particularly revolutionary to the table. Instead, it's in the atmosphere and tone that Olija excels, proving that the deep blue sea isn't full of just terrors.",2021-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 6021aa870f8974118c93a595,We Got This Covered,David Morgan,70,"Olija may fail to make as big of a splash as its influences, but it's a worthwhile adventure with a palpable atmosphere.",2021-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 6020c0140f8974118c93a4fe,PSX Brasil,Bruno Henrique Vinhadel,75,"Featuring an intriguing narrative and fun combat, Olija tells the story of a simple hero in several adversities, with numerous positive points to note. It could have more content or be a little longer, but it still pleases anyone who is interested.",2021-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 601da5d80f8974118c93a341,Game Informer,Marcus Stewart,85,"It may be brief, but Olija confidently blends satisfying action and engaging exploration for a treat that shouldn't be overlooked.",2021-02-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 601c5c960f8974118c93a1af,Paste Magazine,Garrett Martin,70,"It all comes down to the aesthetic-the muted color palette, the hushed tones when characters speak, the overarching sense of loss and despair that permeates the game. And most notably, those archaic visuals that look like they're from the latest Sierra game you and your friend play on his Tandy computer every afternoon after school. Olija roots its mysteries in the ever-distant, increasingly forgotten past, with all the warmth and sadness that implies.",2021-02-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 601c34da0f8974118c93a140,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,80,"I think adventures like Olija are quite appreciated, with its simple layout but worked and with clear effort behind, and a direct gameplay but with substance as well. An adventure game that combines combat, platforming, classic story, well crafted narrative and art, and fun, quite fun. The so classic and even necessary ""what it does, it does well"".",2021-02-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 601c1edd0f8974118c93a0d6,Guardian,Keza MacDonald,80,"This game made me feel like a swashbuckling stranger in a foreign land for a couple of evenings, and left me wanting more. What’s there is lean and sometimes exquisite, but there wasn’t time to fully explore the different weapons (or try on all those dapper hats) before Faraday’s adventure came to an end after around six hours. I could have spent twice as long exploring this beautiful and mysterious creation, but I’m grateful nonetheless for the journey I’ve had.",2021-02-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 60535da6cfbed43e46464911,Movies Games and Tech,Jonah Ehlers,90,"I don’t think anyone will regret their admittedly limited time with Olija, it’s a joyride from start to finish. An all around great title with some excellent combat, exploration, and phenomenal music.",2021-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 604a2e2b529d50e69fa104ba,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,65,"A great mix of mechanics and ideas inspired by the classics of its genre, that does not live to its full potential.",2021-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 6135eae6fcc37bee8d17ad6d,Unboxed,,80,"Olija is a fun mystical little game that doesn’t overstay its welcome lasting only 6 or 7 hours at best, boss battles aren’t really that difficult even the final one felt way to simple. Really the only thing that will impede your gameplay is the game locking up, we were playing on the Switch and we found the game having moments of slowdown nearing the end to the point it crashed in the middle of a boss fight and even silently crashed during the final cutscene with the screen staying black and the music fading away.",2021-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 601a80210f8974118c939e9c,Nintendo Blast,Marcos Ramon,90,"Olija is a game that delivers a pleasant experience in all its areas. The platform challenges are very good, the combat is satisfactory and the mechanics of exploring and upgrading items serve what they are intended for. But it doesn't take away the feeling that the title could offer a little more, mainly in the quantity of content, in the quality of the puzzles (which, after all, are very rare) and in the development of the story. However, this does not diminish in any way the great journey, which will please those who love the classics of literature and games.",2021-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 60174e780f8974118c939b33,New Game Network,Eric Hall,72,"Olija is a unique platforming experience that will captivate from start to finish. Faraday's journey takes you to an intriguing world that has as many mysteries as it does scenic vistas. It may get tedious in parts, but the limited run-time of the title helps it stay mostly on track.",2021-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 6016f0a00f8974118c939b07,Nintendo Life,Kate Gray,70,"Olija is a piratical adventure that really, really pays attention to atmosphere. From its bombastic music, which echoes similarly pirate-themed Return of the Obra Dinn, to its arthouse-cinema-style sudden cuts to black, Olija is possibly the most cinematically dramatic indie game we've seen in quite some time.",2021-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 60b4908bb2b61298b12c1925,Gamerweb.pl,Konrad Noga,85,"Olija is a proof that love stories do not need dialogue. It is quite impressive how well this game shows characters’ emotions in spite of its stylistic choices. It is also a rather fun, albeit not too challenging, slasher with some fantastic boss fights.",2021-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 601b54020f8974118c939f4e,Rectify Gaming,Christian Bianchi,83,"Short-but-sweet, Olija successfully reels you into its intoxicating world and tight gameplay but with few reasons to return to its oil-slicked shores.",2021-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 6015f4140f8974118c939980,Shacknews,Donovan Erskine,90,"Olija is incredibly cinematic, despite its minimalist approach to art style. The game still feels fantastical thanks to an incredible attention to detail with both the visual and sound design. In addition, Olija tells a heartfelt story with important themes, while keeping satisfying gameplay at the center of it all. It becomes even more impressive when you realize the game was practically developed by one person, Thomas Olsson of Skeleton Crew Studios. Olija is a pleasant treat and likely an early frontrunner for one of the best indie titles of 2021.",2021-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 601479290f8974118c9398dc,3DNews,Михаил Пономарев,80,Philosophic and touching story which doesn't quite suit its gameplay.,2021-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 624fbce9008489e208d7ca64,Capsule Computers,Admir Brkic,75,"Expect fluid combat and a captivating atmosphere, with an art style that might not be everyone's cup of tea.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 609fe385a321e63347095c9c,Unboxholics,Γιώργος Πρίτσκας,50,"If you're in for an indie that's all about pure aesthetics and atmosphere, then Olija is just for you.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 601b3e220f8974118c939f1b,GameCrate,David Sanchez,80,"Olija is, simply put, a great 2D action-adventure game. Developers Thomas Olsson and Skeleton Crew Studio knew exactly what they set out to deliver. This is a focused, refined adventure that'll captivate you for a short while and provide you with a bite-sized albeit worthwhile journey.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 6019fb8a0f8974118c939e41,Checkpoint Gaming,Sam Harkin,60,"I want to like Olija much more than I do. When the game works it truly works. The gameplay is slick and brutal and fluid. I will never deny the enjoyment that this game provides. The problem is quite simple, which is that there are only so many fresh, exciting encounters the game can give you. They are a finite supply. However, the time wasted through unclear instruction and a lack of accessibility to information is unforgivable. Perhaps other players will find the ambiguity to be less of a problem, but for me it was a real obstacle.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 60141a7f0f8974118c939839,ZTGD,Anthony Mann,85,"Overall Olija is a good game. I just wish it was longer. I finished a fair portion of the game in around 5 hours and I can’t imagine I would have spent much longer had I decided to get all the collectibles. However, I think $15 is the perfect price for Olija; I much rather have a short good game than a long mediocre one and being left wanting more is a much better problem to have than never wanting to touch a game again. Just know that Olija is a concise but strong experience and a great way to start off 2021.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 6013f8570f8974118c9397fd,IGN Italy,Biagio Etna,75,"Olija is a well-made and enjoyable action-adventure; lacking, however, of qualitative touches able to distinguish it from a tough competition. It remains, in any case, a well-made and enjoyable game.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 6013b3e60f8974118c9397ca,GameMAG,,80,"We hope that Skeleton Crew Studio will not stop at one game, and we'll learn the further story of relationships between Faraday and Olija in the sequel.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 601385750f8974118c9397c0,AusGamers,,80,"As Faraday, the setup is simple, you're a lone shipwreck survivor left to pick up the pieces, rescue those lost or trapped, and lead them through a fantastical world. Rebuild.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 6012cb0d0f8974118c9396d6,Digitally Downloaded,,90,"But for myself, who liked every aspect of Olija, the whole package is a flawed but thoroughly impressive ride. There is a lot to enjoy here, in a game which lets the player feel alienated and disempowered one moment, and then agile and dangerous the next. It wins even more points for the way that it perfects the cinematic platformer formula which has a lot of nostalgia value, but not a lot of modern interpretations. I love that Olija arrives as a palette cleanser to the Metroidvanias and the rogue-lites of the side-scroller scene, and I wish all the success for it.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 6012c3970f8974118c939679,PowerUp!,Leo Stevenson,82,Olija is a great action platformer and one that throws back to the best of those which have come before.,2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 611eee779c30d27775959610,Pure Dead Gaming,,70,"It was the fast-paced, gory combat and unique visual direction that first drew me to Olija, and while I enjoyed my time with it, there isn’t much here that hasn’t been done better elsewhere. I’m always impressed by games made by small teams and this is no different – just be sure to go in with proper expectations.",2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 6023e6caa3dc89550987fbff,IGN,Mitchell Saltzman,70,Olija is a memorable 2D action platformer with great combat that is over all too soon with little reason to return.,2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 601c16590f8974118c93a0a3,Console Creatures,Bobby Pashalidis,80,"Olija is short but it is an impactful game. It’s got some minor technical issues but the gameplay is intense, the story is impeccable and the puzzles are challenging. The atmosphere of Terraphage is as important to the game as Faraday himself and it’s thanks to the magical harpoon that Faraday wields that the gameplay is so much fun. I’d love to revisit this game but it is so short and lacking in replayability - the upside is that the time you spend with Olija won’t soon be forgotten.",2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e83204e859041c899c692ba078c6658 5d86792693765d677877cf4c,IGN Italy,Alessandra Borgonovo,80,"Paladins fills a fairly significant gap in the Switch's library. Some minor issues aside, i'ts generally a great experience.",2018-08-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d86792693765d677877cf4f,Gameplanet,Dan Grayson,80,Paladins has its own unique identity and deserves your attention. Hi-Rez studios has crafted a solid online hero shooter with some fun and unique twists on the genre.,2018-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d86792693765d677877cf40,Impulsegamer,Hugh Mitchell,80,"Paladins is a remarkable free-to-play hero-shooter that is a technical marvel on the Switch, but is hamstrung by the system's functionality.",2018-07-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d86792693765d677877cf31,Nintendojo,Robert Marrujo,75,"While Fortnite is deservedly garnering a ton of attention, don't let Paladins slip past you. It has fun characters, a fair progression system, wildly addictive combat, and a vibrant look that makes each battle a real rush.",2018-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d86792693765d677877cf49,PowerUp!,Leo Stevenson,90,"Paladins is a lot of fun, unique in gameplay, if not in premise, and well worth a look in if you enjoy team based shooters with a lot of variety.",2018-07-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d86792693765d677877cf46,Nintendo Insider,Daniel Lipscombe,80,"Paladins could be amazing, but it’s all a bit too convoluted. As it stands it’s still a great experience, but for casual players who just want a team-based shooter, they may find the list of options a little too long.",2018-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d86792693765d677877cf43,Wccftech,Dave Aubrey,72,"Paladins is one of the best free to play games available, and nothing changes that on Nintendo Switch. If you're looking for an online shooter to either take seriously or just play casually, Paladins is a great option that you can take on the go. Only a few technical issues drag it down from being great.",2018-06-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d86792693765d677877cf0b,Press Start,Shannon Grixti,80,"Paladins fills a fairly significant gap in the Switch's library, and should hopefully continue to grow as a great multiplayer shooter on the system. Some general bugs and long queue times aside, what's here is - generally - an excellent experience.",2018-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d86792693765d677877cf52,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,70,"I would have liked more context to the action, better realised characters, and more involved levels. And, of course, some kind of single player experience. But, for what it is, as a no-frills Overwatch clone, Paladins gets the job done. It's a game I'll likely be playing for quite some time to come, because it certainly scratches a very specific itch.",2018-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d86792693765d677877cf28,Player2.net.au,Dylan Burns,,"I enjoyed it in handheld mode, with only a few moments of tiny text marring the experience. Docked mode reportedly offers a more stable frame rate and higher resolution, but this is hardly a title where you need to worry about graphical effects. It’s just fine in handheld and, quite frankly, part of what makes gaming on the Switch so exciting in the first place.",2018-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d86792693765d677877ceff,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,80,"There's a definitive learning curve for those looking to play competitively, but it's nonetheless one of the console's best new multiplayer additions.",2018-06-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d86792693765d677877cf26,NintendoWorldReport,,65,"Though my experience suffered from stability issues and inexperienced teammates, it was a fun exercise to what the Switch is capable of.",2018-06-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d86792693765d677877cef9,SwitchWatch,James Romero,85,"Paladins Champions of the Realm had a long Beta period that has certainly paid off. What we get here is a fully fledged online hero shooter that fills a gap in the Switch lineup. Its fairly easy to get into and offers a lot of depth to keep you wanting more. A lack of voice chat (built in), long loading times and no story do detract but the sheer number of hours that you can sink into a game like this makes it a solid purchase at the moment with a free to play version coming later on in the year. If like me you were looking for a competitive outlet this could be the one for you.",2018-06-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d86792693765d677877cf05,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,80,Paladin's is one of my favorite games on the Nintendo Switch right now and certainly a demonstration of a solid port job to Nintendo's handheld console.,2018-06-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d86792693765d677877cf2d,Areajugones,Ronald Goncalves,88,"Paladins shouldn't be seen just as the free alternative to Overwatch but, instead, should be praised as one of the best multiplayers nowadays. A great and addictive game that will surely entertain every kind of player thanks to its accessibility and well-developed mechanics.",2018-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d86792693765d677877cefc,IGN Spain,Jose A. Rodríguez,85,"Fun & complete, this is a free-to-play-heroic-shooter that allow the player to enjoy thousands of hours of shoots, magic and customization. Great job, and also in constant expansion.",2018-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d86792693765d677877cf08,IGN,Michael Koczwara,84,Player choice is at the heart of what makes Paladins tick as a hero shooter.,2018-05-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d86792693765d677877cf02,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,90,"Paladins is a blast, it's competitive and well balanced offering a wide range of heroes to choose from.",2018-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d86792693765d677877cf30,MMOGames,,80,"Paladins is a very fun game, and while it does share a vast amount of similarities with Overwatch (I still felt the need to address this), outside the blue rectangular shield, rocket launcher, and chained hooks, Paladins is a whole game of its own. It's a fun champion-based shooter that's sure to win you over with its own take at the currently popular genre.",2017-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d867dfc93765d677879bdc0,FNintendo,Rodrigo Bulhões,70,"The Jackbox Party Pack 5 is a game that is based on the players' inputs to deliver a party experience full of fun and enjoyment, with memorable moments all around. Some of the minigames need improvement when it comes to lagging but overall, the experience is mostly fun and an incentive for the players to deliver their most unforgettable contributions to the minigames included.",2018-12-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfc93765d677879bdae,SmashPad,Danreb Victorio,80,"Party Pack 5 is definitely the most fun its been in a while, primarily because of two games.",2018-11-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfc93765d677879bd5c,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,80,"Like those before it, The Jack Box Party Pack 5 is a great addition to any party whether it’s with your immature friends or your once bland family get togethers. No go get to playing!",2018-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,False,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfc93765d677879bd5f,Saving Content,Ed Acosta,100,"Jackbox has had some great packs over the years and even with the unfortunate inclusion of Steeple Dome, this is one of the strongest showings they’ve had yet. Go out and grab a copy of this game on any device you own; There’s no buyers remorse here. With the Jackbox way of using your phone as the controller, everyone with a smartphone has the skills needed to hop right in. So yes, Jack is indeed back with another hit for your party.",2018-11-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfc93765d677879bd38,PS4Blog.net,,70,"Technically speaking, I loved how the game can be fully controlled remotely by the phones, but this also means that when Jackbox's servers are retired, this game will become completely unplayable. I, however, thought it was done very well and simple enough to bring non-technical people in the fray. Given the nature of the mini-games however, this is not a party game you will want to play with your kids.",2018-11-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfc93765d677879bdb6,Fintendo,Veeti Kainulainen,80,"""Let's get this party started.""",2018-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,False,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfc93765d677879bd52,TheXboxHub,Richard Dobson,60,"The others in this pack don’t feel as good, or in YDKJ’s case, don’t offer anything new. Still, the overall package is good fun for when you have a few friends over",2018-11-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfc93765d677879bd58,Pure Nintendo,Kirk Hiner,85,"Still, this is an excellent collection of games that should appeal to just about everyone at the party. Whether you've got quiz-whizzes, skill-based arcade gamers, those who love to be creative or those who love to get into ethical debates, there's a game here. A good game here. It's a great place to start if you've never purchased another Jackbox Party Pack, and the new games are enough to make this an attractive purchase for longtime fans.",2018-11-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfc93765d677879bd5a,Push Square,Sam Brooke,70,"Bar the frustrating Zeeple Dome and a few bugs, The Jackbox Party Pack 5 is yet another fantastic collection of party games. With each game offering something different -- and Mad Verse City in particular being a highlight -- Jackbox Games has made a game that should keep you and your friends entertained for a while.",2018-11-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfc93765d677879bd4c,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,76,"Jackbox Party Pack 5 also includes the features we've come to expect, with family-friendly modes for all games except YDKJ, streaming support for an audience of up to 10,000, and plenty of fun. All in all, this is a commendable effort that consistently delivers, even though an experimental action title keeps it from reaching greater heights.",2018-11-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfc93765d677879bdb9,Eurogamer,Emma Kent,80,"Patchy, chaotic but ultimately hilarious mini-game collection that proves Jackbox is still king of the party genre.",2018-10-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfc93765d677879bd4f,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,76,This year's Jackbox Party Pack has some truly clever games that are thoroughly enjoyable with friends.,2018-10-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bd04,Jump Dash Roll,Rob Kershaw,80,"Varied and entertaining, The Jackbox Party Pack 5 provides a lot of laughs and surprising depth — you'll return to many of these games over and over again.",2018-10-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bcfe,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"The Jackbox Party Pack 5 is going to be the go-to party game for family get-togethers for the rest of the year and beyond. The distinctive games are mostly charming, and each one should have legs to keep you from getting bored, except for Zeeple Dome. Jackbox Games is indeed not afraid to experiment with new gameplay mechanics and designs, and more often than not they tend to work out.",2018-10-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bcf8,CGMagazine,Jed Whitaker,60,"While the The JackBox Party Pack 5 is hard to recommend at full price due to mediocrity, if you liked past entries it could be worth buying while on sale.",2018-10-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bcf2,TheSixthAxis,Jason Coles,90,"This is a solid collection of games that is a welcome addition to anyone's party arsenal. The Jackbox games can be a little hit and miss sometimes, but this is certainly one of the best entries and will keep you all entertained for hours. There's some of the best game variety yet and each one feels different enough to really be worth dipping into. Of course, you'll get more mileage the more you have people round, but even if it is sporadic this is a worthwhile inclusion.",2018-10-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bd01,GamePitt,Josh Shoup,80,"The Jackbox Party Pack 5 never fails to entertain when it comes time to gather up friends for a fun evening of video games. From the tried-and-tested return of You Don’t Know Jack, to the new and wacky party games, every iteration in the franchise is a joy to put on when you have a few mates around and fancy a great time. There are plenty of moments where you’ll be caught off guard with how silly it can be and how stupid it makes you behave. Definitely a must-have for anyone that likes party style games!",2018-10-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bcf5,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"While it's a departure from some of the Jackbox classics – Fibbage, Quiplash, Drawful – it's a fantastic and inventive range of new titles, all rounded off with another solid entry of the much-loved You Don't Know Jack.",2018-10-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bce0,GameOctane,Jason Germino,100,"The Jackbox Party Pack 5 is an amazing party game for streamers and players at home alike. The games are fresh and fun, and the themes for each game fit perfectly. If you and your friends don't have fun, find new friends.",2018-10-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bcdd,Game Rant,Dalton Cooper,80,"The Jackbox Party Pack 5 features five party games for players to try, including some of the best the series has ever seen, like Split the Room and Mad Verse City.",2018-10-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfc93765d677879bd7e,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,80,"This year's Party Pack is, as always, filled with a little something that will hopefully appeal to just about anyone. Whether you've got friends who are trivia buffs, have a hidden marketing and sales skillset, or an inner poet who can throw down some tough slams it's reasonable to assume everyone can be good at something here. If your groups tend towards a more intimate two couple size earlier Packs may be a better bet but if you're rocking a decently-sized party the wide net these games pack should provide for some fun.",2018-10-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bcef,AbsoluteXbox,Andy Langers,68,"Overall this is another mixed bag of quality, for me personally I can only see me and my friends playing Mad Verse City and Patently Stupid the most, there is no real star here but it is an ok pack to wheel out at a party, it is ok value for money and some fun to be had just don’t expect a long lifespan from any of the games.",2018-10-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfc93765d677879bdc3,Nintendo Insider,Ryan Janes,80,"It’s impressive that even after five packs and twenty-five individual party experiences Jackbox Games are still able to deliver the good times. And to be honest, if they continue to keep up the quality I’m more than happy to keep playing for years to come.",2018-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bcfb,Shacknews,Ozzie Mejia,80,"It's a wildly entertaining package, with clever premises that can consume entire parties for hours at a time. And even if there isn't much for a solo partier to do here, it's easier than ever to fire up a Twitch stream and engage through the audience feature. There's something for every type of partygoer and there's enough to keep the party going all through the night.",2018-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bc90,TechRaptor,Andrew Stretch,85,The Jackbox Party Pack 5 has a game for almost anyone. While including one false start the rest of the games included in the bundle will be a great addition to any kind of gathering or party. Jackbox Games has done an amazing job with this bundle showing they're still consistently coming up with bigger and better ideas.,2018-10-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bca2,COGconnected,Grady Penna,80,,2018-10-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfc93765d677879bdb4,Screen Rant,Ty Sheedlo,60,"This one heads to the distant future with a slew of games that share an ironic tone, but quality-wise, are a mixed bag.",2018-10-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bc9f,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,75,"The fifth party pack may not be an improvement over the last, but it is at least on par with what one would expect from the series. Split the Room and Patently Stupid ended up being my favorites in the pack, but Mad Verse City was pretty good as well. YOU DON'T KNOW JACK: Full Stream was a bit weaker compared to the others, but not something I would completely write off. However, Zeeple Dome is nothing but a disappointment, one that I will probably never play again.",2018-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfc93765d677879bd55,Nintendo Times,Craig Majaski,85,"When it comes to The Jackbox Party Packs, this ranks as one of the best. Nearly all of the games are fun and exciting to play and 4 of the 5 supports up to 8 players, which is fantastic for parties!",2018-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bcac,Game Informer,Jeff Cork,80,"Your enjoyment is dependent on the room's creativity, but great prompts and easy-to-learn games help the humor-challenged from ruining everyone else's fun",2018-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bca7,Destructoid,Kevin McClusky,80,"It's not quite as good a package as my favorite Jackbox Party Pack, but in my opinion, Party Pack 5 is much better than last year's offering. None of the games seem to be here just to fill out the pack. If you're looking for something to do with a group over the upcoming holidays, there's plenty in Party Pack 5 to keep a whole bunch of people engaged and laughing for hours.",2018-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bc9c,GamingTrend,Sean Anthony,90,"Jackbox Party Pack 5 delivers on another great set of party games. You Don't Know Jack returns better than ever, Mad Verse City has the potential to create plenty of laughs, Zeeple Dome is a successful experiment, and Patently Stupid mixes drawings and prompts in the most clever way yet. Even though Split the Room may be the least exciting of the bunch, it has its own charms and feels more like a ""worst of the best"" rather than anything less than good.",2018-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bc99,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,80,"The Jackbox Party Pack 5 contains four great, really unique games and one that doesn't make any sense.",2018-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bc85,PlayStation LifeStyle,Annette Polis,90,"If you love hosting board game night, why not pick this up and gather around the TV for a night. You won't be disappointed.",2018-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bc6e,DualShockers,Chris Compendio,75,"With that, it could be time for Jackbox Games to slow down, just a little. I question the need for a new Pack every year, because the more games you throw at players, the more creative concepts go underplayed, because people will just keep going back to something like Drawful. I still think that every Jackbox compilation is a treat, especially now that the studio has perfected the visuals and presentation for their games—but they run the risk of turning their annual treat into a chore.",2018-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d867dfb93765d677879bc63,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,85,"If you're looking for something better for lighter concentration, Jackbox 5 doesn't have the variety of some of the earlier bundles. I came away impressed by the five games here; I don't think any of them are even close to being a dud. You just need to make sure everyone's up for the long haul with these games.",2018-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,52cdd069045e46a79b8debe97b756a26 5d86731293765d677875638e,IGN Italy,Marco Mottura,68,"Considering the premise and the presentation, I sincerely expected more from Thora's Odyssey: the atmosphere might be there, the overall style might be fascinating and some ideas might be interesting, but that is not enough to truly impress the gods when the core gameplay is a bit lacking and never fully satisfying.",2016-09-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86731293765d67787563f6,Destructoid,Jed Whitaker,90,"If you're looking for something laid back, beautifully drawn, and well orchestrated with some intense, but not overly difficult, boss battles, then Jotun is easy to recommend. It's a magical ride that I'm sure I'll revisit from time to time in the future. Even though the whole experience only lasts just over five hours, it is five solid hours.",2016-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86731293765d6778756342,Game Debate,,85,"If you'd like to be told a striking tale of past and future, while being treated to magnificent visuals and a genuinely varied and challenging gameplay experience, then I think you need to get yourself Jotun and be prepared for the wonder. Just brace yourself for those boss encounters, and don't say I didn't warn you!",2015-10-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86731293765d67787563f3,GameGrin,Cat Swinburn,90,"Although it could allow the player a little more control, Jotun is a pleasure to play - check it out. You'll be Thor-ry to miss it!",2015-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86731293765d67787563e7,GameSpot,Justin Clark,80,Jaw dropping beauty and a hefty challenge await you in in the hallowed realm of Jotun.,2015-10-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86731293765d67787563ea,Kill Screen,David Chandler,75,"Jotun weaves a tale not about some battle between good or evil, nor does the game construct some ""damn-the-gods"" narrative about the triumph of the human over unfeeling deities. Instead, Jotun treats its subject with the reverence of a Norse Edda, turning the elements of an ancient poetic tradition into a digital myth.",2015-10-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86731293765d677875636b,CGMagazine,Brendan Quinn,80,"My only real complaints against the game are that it's short, and there's not much to do as far as deep combat or customization go. But clearly that's neither the intent nor desire of Jotun, and that's cool. It's a wonderful, dazzling little world Thunder Lotus created, and you just might learn something while you're playing. May you die with honour, sons and daughters of Odin.",2015-10-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86731293765d677875639d,Cubed3,Izzy Lichi,40,"Jotun relies too much on its impressive face value presentation. The gameplay is far too poor on a multitude of degrees - the combat (or lack thereof), the walking distance between anything of interest, the lack of checkpoints, and the overall lacklustre game structure. The art direction is definitely an iota that will catch the interests of many, but many more will not be pleased with the game itself. Few Valkyries will be willing to recruit Thora as an einherjar, and very few players will enjoy the journey of Jotun.",2015-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86731293765d67787563c4,SelectButton,Marcus Jones,80,"Jotun is a beautiful game. The simple controls are easy to use, and the game's adventure is great. After each level, Thora monologues on her situation, expanding upon her backstory and her current situation. Fans of Norse mythology would be hard pressed to skip this game, plus the challenge from battling the Jotun is too great to pass up.",2015-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86731293765d6778756352,OnlySP,James Schumacher,68,"It comes down to what you're looking for in a game. If you enjoy challenge, I think you'll find the game to have that for you at times. It rewards exploration with powers and life upgrades, but punishes it with a singular checkpoint system. It's short in length, depending on your skill set, or recognition of possible patterns in boss fights. Their use of lore is appropriate and measured, but again, being a short experience, most players will want more of it. The visual style is an impressive feat from a small team, but for my tastes needed some additional refinement. But that strong Icelandic voice over is all win.",2015-10-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86731293765d67787563a6,GameCrate,Dirk Libbey,83,"If you're looking for a beautiful world to explore and great boss battles to be had you can't go wrong with Jotun. For $15.00 on Steam you'll certainly get your money's worth. It won't be easy to earn the gods' favor, but it's something you'll be playing again and again in order to do it.",2015-09-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86731293765d677875639a,IGN,Brandin Tyrrel,80,"At the end of my journey through Jotun, I was left wanting more of the excellent mythological world to explore and experience. Despite very minor frame rate dips and the occasional glitchy element, the beauty and wonder of Jotun unfolds like a storybook and deserves attention.",2015-09-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86731293765d6778756374,GamingTrend,Sarah Marchant,80,"Mythology fans that like a good challenge, including discovering everything through trial and error, will love this game.",2015-09-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86731293765d67787563f0,Attack of the Fanboy,Kyle Hanson,90,"Jotun promised a lot with its Kickstarter campaign, but it has delivered on all fronts. A wonderfully crafted adventure based on Norse mythology, players will find themselves engrossed in the world of Jotun from start to finish. The art style is gorgeous, the soundtrack is epic, and the boss battles are tense. A few flaws crop up, but enough is done elsewhere to make up for it in the end.",2015-09-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86731293765d67787563ed,Game Revolution,Gil Almogi,80,"All told, Jotun is a wonderful experience with just a few sour notes. My only regret about it is that it feels short.",2015-09-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86731293765d67787563a0,ACG,Jeremy Penter,75,,2015-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5f69c3d71fcd6d0a4490af54,Too Much Gaming,Carlos Hernandez,80,"""There are a few setbacks, but none of them so much as taint the fact that Horizon Chase Turbo: Deluxe Edition - a simple and fun experience either alone or with friends - is a solid choice worth considering for arcade racing enthusiasts.""",2020-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5ecc5dd3c28b1c4114c2699d,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,"As far as old-school racers go, Horizon Chase Turbo is one of the best and now is a great time to check it out with its cool new update.",2020-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5e58c23abdf729557ef41ec4,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Oscar Garcia Mompean,76,I can assure you that it is difficult to find a more fun racing game with so much content than this Horizon Chase Turbo.,2020-02-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6a93765d6778791468,Cubed3,Neil Flynn,90,"Horizon Chase Turbo is chocked full of cars and tracks, and numerous variations on all of the above. Not only does the Brazilian developer Aquiris bring quantity, but it also brings impeccable quality. This high-level slew of content, finesse and masterful, fast-paced racing, perfectly captures the true essence of any racing title. Anyone looking for a racer on the Nintendo Switch, should automatically consider this without any hesitation.",2019-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6a93765d677879146d,Thumbsticks,Tom Baines,60,"Horizon Chase Turbo is a slick, polished, pulsating love-letter to the arcade racing games of yesteryear. It's just a shame that in a genre known best for what felt like endless rolling roads, what's on offer here – thanks to its transition to tracks and unlock-to-progress mechanics – feels rather more repetitive in comparison.",2019-01-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6a93765d677879146a,FNintendo,Nuno Nêveda,80,"Horizon Chase Turbo may not be the most innovative racing game ever made but that doesn't stand in its way of providing a fun, addictive and lengthy racing game experience, with its never-ending content and simple gameplay. Had it received an online multiplayer treatment, Horizon Chase Turbo could have gone farther.",2019-01-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6993765d67787912fb,TheXboxHub,Paul Renshaw,90,"However, this is without doubt the best retro ‘90s style racing game available on the Xbox One right now",2018-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5e4cae24bdf729557ef40efb,Nerfeados,Ryan Rodríguez,,"Horizon Chase Turbo is a good successor or spiritual sequel to Top Gear and also is a great arcade game that deserves the spotlight. Not only the arcade style from the SNES era was something we missed, but has a lot of content to support the game.",2018-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6a93765d6778791470,Nintendo Insider,Daniel Lipscombe,70,"All of this makes Horizon Chase Turbo a bit of a frustrating experience. Where it excels is in ideas and concepts, yet it falters on the basic function of exciting racing. It looks and sounds good but lacks any memorable locations or tracks and it straddles an odd balance between pure arcade racer and pseudo-simulation, with its use of refuelling and permanent upgrades.",2018-12-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6a93765d6778791465,Generación Xbox,Desirée Clary,80,Horizon Chase Turbo is an unshamed rendition of the 80/90s driving arcades.,2018-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6a93765d6778791449,GameSpace,,100,"While the penalty for running in to things feels too stiff, the annoyance strangely merges with the overall arcade pastiche of Horizon Chase Turbo to feel more appropriate than unfair, and the variety of great things this arcade racer does far outshine the bad. A must for classic gaming fans.",2018-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6a93765d6778791463,The Games Machine,Claudio Magistrelli,85,"Even if it feels like a 90's racing arcade, with marvelous landcapes and frenetic races, Horizon Chase Turbo doesn't give up showing a strong personality and a fresh low poly style.",2018-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6a93765d67787913fe,IGN Spain,Javier Artero,78,"A great homage to the old arcade racing games that manages to hit the right pedal during a couple of hours, but doesn't evolves enought to keep you intertained forever.",2018-12-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6a93765d6778791406,Nintendo Enthusiast,A.K Rahming,90,"If you're a super-serious racing fan, then Horizon Chase Tubro might come off as being a bit too simplistic. But, I think it strikes a good balance between having a fun arcade feel with some challenging aspects also being present in order to keep you coming back again and again. As stated, I find the Switch version to be the best suited for the task. Thus, I'd arguably consider it to be the definitive version of the game just for the sake of being able to play it at any time.",2018-12-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6a93765d677879140b,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,50,"Horizon Chase Turbo does a good job of creating a sense of speed, and emulating the look and feel of Out Run. Where it falls down is in replacing the timer mechanics of Out Run, which made for a frustrating but ultimately exciting and tense arcade game, with a more typical racing track structure. It plays fine, but with none of the intensity, nor sense of reward, of the game it pulls almost all of its inspiration from. ",2018-11-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6993765d67787912c2,MSPoweruser,,80,"Horizon Chase Turbo is a successful and worthy nostalgic throwback to old-school arcade racers. If you are looking for an arcade racer then this may be the game for you. The racing action is exhilarating with a huge variety of entertaining game modes, fantastic track design, and a memorable soundtrack. However, overaggressive and irritating AI design at times makes the game more frustrating than enjoyable.",2018-11-30T05:00:00.000Z,False,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 617722717e0ef90f469390ee,Metro GameCentral,,70,"The spirit of 90s arcade racing is reborn in a homage to everything from OutRun to Lotus Turbo Challenge, and despite a few bumps in the road it's all just as much fun as you remember.",2018-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6a93765d6778791482,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,90,"When it comes to arcade racing there’s simply nothing out there as impressive or as complete as Horizon Chase Turbo. Not only does it look and perform great, aside from a lack of online multiplayer it really offers up everything you could ask for and more. Incentives to return to unlock new areas, tracks, sweet rides, and upgrades is fair motivation, matching your times against buddies or the world are icing on the cake. While it may offend the sensibilities of more modern racing fans who have a taste for realism, I’m happy to say the spirit of Out Run and its contemporaries is alive and well in this outstanding title that’s chock full of terrific content.",2018-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6a93765d677879140d,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,70,"It’s far away from being perfect, but Horizon Chase Turbo is one hell of a stylish way to waste 30 minutes of your day. ",2018-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6a93765d67787913fb,Nintendo Times,Jordan Brewer,80,"Horizon Chase Turbo is everything you could ask for in a modern take on the classic arcade racing genre. The gameplay is simple, there are several modes and cars to unlock, and the online leaderboard events will keep you coming back to this game again and again.",2018-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 617722bd7e0ef90f469390f9,God is a Geek,Mikhail Madnani,90,"It almost feels like Horizon Chase did to Out Run what Octopath Traveler did to 16 bit era JRPGs when it comes to feel and visuals. If you need something to satiate your old school racing desire before Out Run shows up next year, get this. It is a must play title.",2018-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6a93765d6778791400,Nintendo Life,Chris Scullion,90,"If you've been craving an arcade racer for your Switch, look no further. Horizon Chase Turbo is a hugely enjoyable love letter to a gaming era when the cars were fast, the music was catchy, the action was smooth and the sky was bluer than an Eddie Murphy stand-up routine. Its enormous selection of tracks, addictive World Tour mode and excellent local multiplayer make it an absolute must-have for anyone even remotely interested in the genre.",2018-11-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6a93765d67787913f6,NintendoWorldReport,Zachary Miller,90,"This is not something I usually do with racing games. I kind of wish online multiplayer was in here (it does have persistent global and friend leaderboards), but it's a small price to pay for this lovely package. Horizon Chase Turbo was a very pleasant surprise--go play it.",2018-11-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5efd77f8d88e035744c191f4,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,90,"If you like vintage flavored racing arcades, Horizon Chase Turbo is a must. It brings the best of those classics, it adds an absurdly large amount of content, a technical and artistic section that convinces whoever gets ahead, and complements it with a soundtrack that is vintage. Fun, direct, long, complete, beautiful, challenging, addicting ... It could go on like this all day, but it's easier to say that if you like the genre that Horizon Chase offers us, this game is necessary in your collection.",2018-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6a93765d6778791460,SwitchWatch,Juan Romero,80,,2018-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6a93765d67787913f8,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,80,"Horizon Chase Turbo is a throwback racer for those who want to race with near-impossible odds at all times. Constantly starting at the back of the pack, the aggressive AI opposition, and the exaggerated physics system require nothing less than pure skill and tremendous luck if players want to get close to first place in any races. At the same time, the generous progression system and easy-to-handle controls mean that you can get quite far before you need to start being perfect. With local multiplayer and an excellent presentation in tow, Horizon Chase Turbo is a must-have for those who dearly miss old racing games.",2018-10-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 617722797e0ef90f469390ef,PC Invasion,A.K Rahming,80,Worth a look for that retro racing experience.,2018-07-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6993765d677879139a,Gamin' Girl,Lea Sumner Bertelsen,70,You can now experience a modern OutRun with slick looks and lots of references to pop culture.,2018-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6993765d6778791391,Destructoid,Joel Peterson,85,"I had a hell of a time with Horizon Chase Turbo. Of all of the retro revival games that have come out over the past few years, it is near the top of my personal list of favourites. I can't get enough of it. For future iterations it would be cool to see a track editor, and maybe an online multiplayer mode, or some other way to implement variety into the core game since even with various tracks the experience can get tiring and is best served by short bursts of play, but I like what's here. Horizon Chase Turbo succeeds in being a worthy successor to Top Gear and doesn't try to pretend to do much else beyond that.",2018-07-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6993765d677879139d,PCMag,Jeffrey L. Wilson,70,"A retro racing throwback, Horizon Chase Turbo replicates the speed and fun of classic 1990s-style racers.",2018-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6a93765d6778791408,Planet PlayStation,Charles Kyle,94,"The game reminded me immediately of old arcade racers Pole Position and Out Run. The turns and the feel of the car nail the almost recreation of that special gameplay back in the 16 bit era. With what feels like unlimited high-speed action through consistent upgrades to the fast paced passing and wrecks you will encounter while racing your way to be number 1. The mechanics for each of the cars feels like they were meticulously crafted as each handles almost perfectly. You will be second guessing yourself after each upgrade, wondering if you picked the right one to make your next few races as easy as possible.",2018-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 617722857e0ef90f469390f4,PSX Extreme,Ryan Hartmann,75,"It’s got some rough edges, and I really wish it had a solid online multiplayer component, but ultimately I like Horizon Chase Turbo; probably more than I should. It is first and foremost a nostalgia machine, one designed to take players my age back to the days when Friday nights were all about hanging out in your PJs, playing Nintendo and pounding soda until the wee hours of 10pm, and to its credit Horzion Chase Turbo does that excellently. It’s not going to replace games like Gran Turismo or Burnout Paradise as your go-to racer, but I can definitely see myself hopping on and playing for 30 minutes at a time for years to come.",2018-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6993765d677879138b,ZTGD,Ken McKown,70,"There is a lot of crap to wade through in gaming today. So when something as special and fun as Horizon Chase Turbo comes along, I feel the need to shout it from the rooftops.",2018-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6993765d6778791394,COGconnected,Stephanie Sung,87,"Being an arcade game, Horizon Chase Turbo is definitely a must-play for those who reminisce about the good old days.",2018-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6993765d677879137f,TheSixthAxis,Aran Suddi,70,"Horizon Chase Turbo is an old school inspired arcade racer that can be both fun and frustrating to play. When it is at its fun moments then the attitude of just one more race takes over as you become engrossed. When the game throws up its frustrating moments they can override a lot of goodwill. If you're looking for an arcade racer then Horizon Chase Turbo is worth considering, but don't let its charming looks fool you as you'll face a tough challenge within.",2018-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6993765d6778791363,PlayStation LifeStyle,,70,"It is a worthy replacement for Out Run, in that it does everything those games did but with a shiny coat of paint and some bells and whistles that are genre-staples nowadays. It doesn't make any noticeable attempt to improve on that formula in anyway, though. For someone looking for something a little more than sprinting around flat tracks in pretty places (or playing online with your friends) you may be left in the dust.",2018-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6993765d6778791385,PSX Brasil,Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho,85,"Horizon Chase Turbo is a one way trip to the nostalgia that brazilian players feel with the SNES classic title Top Gear. With a gameplay that resembles it, but with several modern touches such as collectibles, HCT is addictive and accessible to any kind of player. The local multiplayer makes the package even more appealing. There are some letdowns though, such as the little variety of modes and the difficulty being relatively too easy.",2018-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6993765d67787913a3,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,80,"Refreshing without losing its “retro” feeling, Horizon Chase Turbo is by far one of the most enjoyable, addictive and easy to grasp / hard to master arcade races of 2018.",2018-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6993765d6778791301,NEOsite,Kacper Mądry,80,"Don't be deceived by colorful graphics. Horizon Chase Turbo is extremely challenging, but also really satisfying.",2018-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 5d867c6993765d67787912e7,Metro GameCentral,,70,"The spirit of old school arcade racing is reborn in a homage to everything from OutRun to Lotus Turbo Challenge, and despite a few bumps in the road it's all just as much fun as you remember.",2018-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,58a2b650955f4920876afe86dfb563c1 600f15b70f8974118c938fd4,Twisted Voxel,Muhammad Ali Bari,80,"The Pathless is a short but well-designed open-world game that doesn’t overstay its welcome. It’s mechanically fluid, brimming with atmosphere, and often a joy to explore.",2021-01-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 6116484b0beff28372247109,XGN.nl,Theo Weber,75,"The Pathless is a really entertaining game from the creators of Abzû. The game lets you explore a vast world with a huntress and her eagle. Saving the world is no terrible job since the world is truly amazing, but the lack of enemies and the lack of unlockables don't really invite you to do. Where everything in the game is balanced really good from the puzzles to the boss fights, you get the feeling something is missing eventually. The game is great but could be much, much more than this.",2021-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5ff6ef8e0f8974118c937e08,Cubed3,Luke Hemming,70,"The Pathless is a worthy addition to the minimal release list this early in the PlayStation 5 lifespan. It delivers engaging gameplay, as well as frankly beautiful visuals. The issue is that feeling of familiarity *cough*Zelda*cough* coupled with a lack of activities to indulge in. Too often does this feel like a template of greater things to come, and it's a massive hope that this will spawn a sequel. So many great ideas needing to be expanded upon, mainly the excellent movement, as no game this year has given a greater feeling of speed in its unique traversal system, and along with the excellent boss battles, this comes recommended. Here's to The Pathless 2: Less Travelled.",2021-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fe321488add7352830ff4ad,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Impozible Julin,93,"It is The Pathless, I said it at the beginning, a game that makes its simplicity a strength. He makes some committed decisions that are always according to the playable and narrative intentions and ultimately, he leaves a second Giant Squid Games title that, after Abzû, is consolidated as one of the most solid and stimulating indie alternatives, and one of the best games open world this year.",2020-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fda24c58add7352830fec73,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,80,"It’s an ambitious game, but one that doesn’t overstay its welcome. Without a doubt, this is one path worth traveling.",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fd94f46038871749d418ecf,KeenGamer,Christian Pacoski,75,"Is The Pathless worth picking up alongside your PlayStation 5? From the creators of Abzu, The Pathless is a captivating open-world exploration game with unique movement mechanics, but don't expect a Zelda killer. Oh, and I hope you like puzzles, because The Pathless is filled with them.",2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fd628e4038871749d418afd,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,85,"An inspired & nuanced structure demonstrates where Giant Squid took the road less traveled, and it made all the difference.",2020-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 60abf88457ed0e0490ae2a39,INDIANTVCZ,Adam Bárta,90,"The Pathless is a short yet fun-packed title with an atmosphere that you don't see very often. A variety of environments, music, puzzles, and untraditional movement system work together to make this a unique game that brings something new to the gaming industry.",2020-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fcfc1a8038871749d418307,TrueGaming,خالد العيسى,80,"The Pathless is simple in principle, skillful in application and mesmerizing in looks, it's a gift you reward yourself with.",2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fca78fd038871749d417bad,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,85,"The pathless offers us a huge open world, full of nuances and beautiful landscapes through which we will move at full speed. With ideas taken slightly from Breath of the Wild, we will have a good amount of challenges and intense fights that we will love. Special mention to Austin Wintory's soundtrack and great voice performances. Highly recommended.",2020-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fc910de038871749d4178dd,ZTGD,,85,"Ultimately The Pathless is a very good game, with exceptional art direction and an interesting (if a bit shallow) story. I loved the interactions between The Hunter and her eagle, and found the boss battles to be a high point. The game’s six hour runtime helps to keep the somewhat repetitive gameplay loop from becoming tedious, but it also means it’s more difficult to justify the game’s $40 price tag. I believe that with some expanded lore and a lot more variety in the puzzles on display, Giant Squid could have easily stretched the game out to 10-15 hours. Still, The Pathless is undeniably a great game and a worthy (and unique) addition to the PS5 launch lineup.",2020-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fc8ee07038871749d41782c,VideoGamer,Josh Wise,70,I would prescribe The Pathless to anyone feeling numbed and locked by our days of inanition; it's perfect if you feel your home becoming an isle on the edge of the world.,2020-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fc64cb1038871749d4171b8,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,80,"Such a beautiful game just to spend time with, especially with the superb original score by Austin Wintory.",2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 60829d053038f29f385a1d3b,IGN Italy,Diego Cinelli,70,"The Pathless is not a big game and doesn't want to gamble too much, but knows which aspects to really bet on. The heart of the game experience is exploration and does a good job of making you fully enjoy the rides and flights over its small but fascinating world.",2020-12-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fc508b8038871749d416e01,Seasoned Gaming,Dan Rodriguez,90,What Giant Squid did here was nothing short of incredible.,2020-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fc44d2e038871749d416d7e,GameMAG,,80,"The Pathless suffers from several things: repetitive puzzles, lack of depth in terms of abilities, complete absence of mini-map and fast-travel, some boring sections, and rather short length. But at the same time this game has a rather unique charm to it, which is a good enough reason to actually return to it again and again.",2020-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5ff0f42c0f8974118c937ace,Echo Boomer,David Fialho,100,"The Pathless shows how simplicity can make a a fun, vibrant and beautifull open world game.",2020-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fc53464038871749d41703b,Game Rant,Dalton Cooper,70,"The Pathless is clearly one of the better early PlayStation 5 games, though it has some issues with repetitive content and padding.",2020-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fc156ed038871749d416af0,GotGame,Kieran Toovey,75,"Overall, The Pathless is good, but not great. The game is really hindered by its repetitive gameplay and visuals, taking away from what is initially a very fun experience. A solid voice cast and great music definitely serve it well, but it only takes it so far. It’s more than serviceable for a launch title, but it never soars to the heights that the player hopes for.",2020-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fc01ba6038871749d41699f,New Game Network,Dylan Blereau,78,"The Pathless is a charming indie adventure with a strong atmosphere, engaging exploration and a myriad of fun puzzles that is too good to be forgotten amongst the next generation hype.",2020-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fbe496d038871749d4167a4,Spaziogames,Paolo Sirio,78,"The Pathless suffers a way too linear narrative and game structure, but has an inspired art direction, more game features than Abzu, a great work and a great way to tell the players more about it.",2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fbdc98e038871749d416774,Gamefa,Mehdi Reazaei,80,"The Pathless is a unique and good way to start your journey in The new generation of consoles. Creators of Abzu have made a great game once more and invited you to an amazing and of course, challenging experience. Platforming and combat are very well combined and Austin Wintory made a beautiful soundtrack again. Finally i must say, If you play it, The Pathless will be one of the most enjoyable and unique journeys in your gaming life.",2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fbc46e5038871749d416501,PC Gamer,Luke Kemp,85,A smooth and mesmerising experience that includes nothing it doesn't need.,2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fba6fcb038871749d41629a,Push Square,Graham Banas,90,"The Pathless is an incredible experience, and easily one of the best launch titles available on the PS5 in what is already an excellent selection. A wondrous, beautiful open world with innumerable locations and secrets to uncover is placed alongside a moving narrative further heightened by an unexpectedly tender relationship between player and bird. And that's to say nothing of the game's exquisite use of colour, or the beautiful and wickedly unique soundtrack. The Pathless excels on all fronts.",2020-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fba1482038871749d416257,BaziCenter,Mohammad Zamani,85,"The Pathless is yet another brilliant game from Giant Squid, one with great harmony between almost all of its elements that sends you on a short adventure in its unknown and strange world.",2020-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fb993d5038871749d416174,Flickering Myth,Shaun Munro,75,"If made from familiar parts, The Pathless nevertheless delivers the goods as a fast-paced action-adventure romp and a mostly unspoken depiction of the bond between human and animal.",2020-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fb91eec038871749d416089,Gamer's Palace,Beatrice Vogt,87,"The Pathless wakes a feeling in me that not many games do: The feeling that I'm free, can make my own decisions and do what I want. Some technical issues hold it back a bit.",2020-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fb8b337038871749d41606d,Easy Allies,Brandon Jones,75,"The Pathless features a gorgeous, massive environment and lets you explore it in whatever direction you desire, but the emotional highs are achieved more frequently from traveling through its world than taking in its story.",2020-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fb8846f038871749d416005,Game Revolution,Jason Faulkner,60,"I’m fully prepared to see the entirety of gaming journalism as a whole take the opposite opinion of The Pathless as the years go by. There’s a giant list of titles that my peers absolutely love, then I play them, and I swear we’ve experienced two different games. That being said, I can see how someone could absolutely love The Pathless, even if it didn’t do anything for me.",2020-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fb859f7038871749d415fc6,Checkpoint Gaming,Lise Leitner,80,"The Pathless’ story and movement mechanics are where it truly shines. Exploring the landscape at superhuman speed feels like absolute magic and makes the game’s large surface easy to explore. Full of colour, beautiful landscapes, and mysterious gods and puzzles, The Pathless is sure to keep you engaged from beginning to end.",2020-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fd913b1038871749d418e7d,GameCrate,David Sanchez,93,"The Pathless is as majestic as it is haunting. It's ruminative and captivating. Above all, it's one of the most incredible meditative adventures ever created.",2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fb88142038871749d416002,GameBlast,Farley Santos,75,"The Pathless wraps you with its agile mechanics and a sense of freedom. It is ecstatic to explore the world as the Huntress, who jumps and runs with speed and style while shooting arrows at targets. Progression is free and the vast settings have a lot of puzzles and story context, but the limited variety gets tiring after a while. The visuals, the music and the ambiance create an adventure with a contemplative feel, however the simplicity of many aspects is uncomfortable. In the end, The Pathless offers a unique, if not very memorable, journey.",2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fb824ae038871749d415eab,MonsterVine,Nick Mangiaracina,70,"The Pathless may not be my favorite game, I found quite a bit wrong with it, but the messaging was clear and resonated with me.",2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fb818ee038871749d415e8f,Slant Magazine,Steven Scaife,60,The Pathless ultimately buries anything it might have to say in a stupefying level of cliché.,2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fb7cd1d038871749d415dc0,Jump Dash Roll,,50,"For all of its grandiose stylings and ambitions of being a pure reduction of the open-world formula, The Pathless never feels greater than the sum of its parts. It feels like more of a small-scale time waster. It's fine for momentarily taking your mind off of things, but those wanting a consistently strong and engaging experience may want to follow a different path.",2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fb7b538038871749d415da4,Cerealkillerz,Gabriel Bogdan,78,The Pathless is surely the most ambitious project so far from Giant Squid and delivers thrilling gameplay elements that shine especially during boss fights. The often empty worlds and repetitive tasks are a bit of letdown but this game should still not be missing in everyones PS5 Library,2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fb7858f038871749d415d81,Gameblog,Gianni Molinaro,80,"Somewhere between Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Shadow of the Colossus and Journey, The Pathless is a beautiful and very pleasant experience, that feels very clever, smooth and relaxing. If you feel the need to travel somewhere else in this complicated time, just give a chance to this game.",2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fb68cd2038871749d415bc9,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,80,There is so much beauty and feelings in this game. Creators of ABZ& 219; made another masterpiece.,2020-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fb67a0f038871749d415bb3,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,85,"In The Pathless, Giant Squid have created a beautiful world worth getting lost in, a cause worth fighting for, and a hero worth following.",2020-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5fb5b82e038871749d415b0f,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"The Pathless is an open-world exploration title with unique puzzle-solving mechanics and one of the year's best soundtracks. The tense and enjoyable boss encounters were a delightful surprise. The free-form approach to the exploration and plethora of puzzles to solve, most being optional, give you the sensation of freedom while traversing. It's simply fun, aimlessly soaring through the air with my eagle, bouncing across rivers and down snow-covered mountaintops shooting at talismans. It's not a long experience, as I clocked my completion at roughly eight hours, but there are plenty of trophies to earn by collecting all of the relics, along with completing various other tasks.",2020-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,6820f3467b8a4d2aa9b7d76d0fa9f441 5f154578d88e035744c1b106,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,80,"Detroit: Become Human is an easy recommendation for fans of story-driven games. It’s not only one of the best looking games I’ve played all year, but it manages to do so with a story that is both engaging and makes use of some top-tier storytelling methods. It is a massive step up from the studio’s previous two titles in just about every department. However, it isn’t free from issue entirely, still suffering from some writing hiccups and the occasional technical issue.",2020-07-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5e99f722bdf729557ef48b2d,Spaziogames,Matteo Bussani,74,"Detroit: Become Human on PC has a strong base, but some lazy choices on the settings and the framerate bouncing keep it at a modest evaluation.",2020-04-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5e13c56a117f2f0cdf3db43f,GameSpace,Mitchell Gassner,90,"Almost two years after its PlayStation 4 debut, developer Quantic Dream has brought Detroit: Become Human to the PC via the Epic Games Store. With beautiful graphics and a complex branching story line, be prepared to make tough choices as you live the life of three androids as they shape the events of the days prior to the android uprising.",2020-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5e0e2b9668f4c956d9464951,Noisy Pixel,,85,"Detroit: Become Human is genuinely beautiful, with impressive facial expressions and impeccable lip-sync. Cutscenes bring life to the world and characters to make you feel like you’re genuinely a part of this narrative.",2020-01-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5e09603271f25c74e7326326,GBAtemp,Pranavsingh Dhunnoo,88,"Detroit: Become Human is a game that's better experienced first-hand than read about and I highly recommend anyone who can play it to do so, especially now that it has been made available to PC gamers.",2019-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5e0c68b871f25c74e7326459,GameZone,Arne Cito,90,"In the end, even though I experienced some technical issues due to my PC's CPU, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Detroit: Become Human, and after only little fiddling in the settings, I managed to find an acceptable compromise for great gaming sessions. Thanks to the brilliant presentation on all fronts and enthralling narrative, I stopped noticing the few hiccups here and there and lost myself in a not-so-futuristic tale of very personal stakes and development.",2019-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5e03cb8371f25c74e73260e0,GameZone,Arne Cito,90,"In the end, even though I experienced some technical issues due to my PC's CPU, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Detroit: Become Human, and after only little fiddling in the settings, I managed to find an acceptable compromise for great gaming sessions. Thanks to the brilliant presentation on all fronts and enthralling narrative, I stopped noticing the few hiccups here and there and lost myself in a not-so-futuristic tale of very personal stakes and development.",2019-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5dff993c239b721b0efdb987,Game Debate,Jon Sutton,65,"That's not to say there's nothing to get out of Detroit: Become Human. At a superficial level it looks fantastic, your choices can often feel hefty and impactful, and the overall presentation value is comfortably in the very top tier of adventure games. But it is a game you may have to enjoy through gritted teeth; either raging or outright laughing at the clunky metaphors and hamfisted messages. Enjoy it I did though, honestly, even if it wasn't perhaps for the reasons Cage may have been hoping for.",2019-12-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5dfebdc9239b721b0efdb95c,Game Revolution,Kevin Tucker,70,Detroit: Become Human is inarguably Quantic Dream’s finest release yet,2019-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5dfaa772239b721b0efd9645,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alice Bell,,"Detroit is a perfect game to livestream, or play with three mates and half a bottle of tequila – but if you tell me you genuinely think the story is well done, I will immediately be sus that you, yourself, are an android poorly trying to replicate human behaviour.",2019-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5df8f0ae239b721b0efd953f,PC Gamer,Malindy Hetfeld,61,"Occasionally fun but often unconscientious, Detroit: Beyond Human takes steps in the right direction but retains too much of the old Quantic dream formula.",2019-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be693765d677878dd37,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,80,"Quantic Dream has delivered its most consistently focused game to date with Detroit Become Human. It does suffer for some ham-fisted allegory and a couple of instances of appallingly mawkish dialogue, but that never overwhelms the overall enjoyment you get from its entertaining branching narrative. The story is not the most subtle, nor nuanced, take on discrimination, slavery, and machine self-awareness you'll find, but it is often surprisingly poignant and touching when Cage and his team nail the blend of video game and cinematic experience.",2019-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be693765d677878dd39,Fun Factor,Miguel Teixeira,80,"Detroit: Become Human is a solid interactive narrative from start to finish and David Cage's best game yet. For 39.99€ (at the moment of writing) it is worth the buy, especially if you like the genre.",2019-01-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be693765d677878dd29,Hynerd.it,,88,"I strongly recommend this game made by Quantic Dream. It impressed me under many point of view, and it can be considered the true heir of Heavy Rain, taking its strongest aspects (gameplay, interaction with the environment) and improving its flaws (a great plot and an incredible graphic). Though, the game still has some imperfections, like sometime too small environments, and stereotypical plot twists. But in any case, I suggest you to live the experience that this game can give to you, if you love graphic adventures and if you’re fan of Quantic Dream’s creations.",2018-11-25T05:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dd13,PlayStation Galaxy,Jarren Navarrete,80,"If you’re looking for a good choice tailored game, then Detroit Become Human may just be for you",2018-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dcf3,PS4Blog.net,,95,"I LOVED playing through Detroit: Become Human, and I highly recommend you to purchase it since it's one of the best games you can get on PS4!",2018-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dd04,Goomba Stomp,Christopher Underwood,80,"""To be or not to be?"" may be one of the most complicated questions you can ask yourself, but in this tragic tale of revolution and realization David Cage and Quantic Dream do their best to attempt an answer. A visually gorgeous, somewhat clunky, but generally excellent interactive narrative experience more than deserving of multiple runs through.",2018-07-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dcf8,RPG Fan,Caitlin Argyros,89,"If you can get past the heavy-handedness with which Detroit: Become Human approaches some of its story, you'll find that it is possibly Quantic Dream's best effort yet.",2018-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dd01,VideoTime,Jesus Mendoza,95,"Cinematic stories are part of video games, Detroit Become Human is one of those great stories.",2018-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 615f6bf79e65de2d02a17c05,Gamerweb.pl,Damian Stefanski,80,"If you are a fan of games by Telltale Games, you have fond memories of Heavy Rain or Life is Strange, then you will definitely have a great time with Detroit: Become Human.",2018-07-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be693765d677878dd2e,Suitably Bored,Charl den Dulk,,"If you like a rich deep storyline along the same lines as games like The Walking Dead and Life is Strange and don't care about a lack of ""agency"" which has always been illusory in video games then you will most definitively enjoy this game as much as I have. For me, Detroit: Become Human is both a reminder and illustration of the many challenges and the triumphs, the sadness and joys that humanity and individuals have gone through. To me it was life-affirming, and I considered it deep, rich and meaningful. Or maybe I am just being melodramatic about all of this who knows. Roger Ebert once said that video games will never be art. Though that statement can be and has been argued for and against I believe Detroit: Become Human is if not a work of art is definitely a game interwoven with artistic vision. And that vision was an absolute joy to watch unfold and play.",2018-06-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dcfb,Geeks Under Grace,Damien Chambers,95,Gamers often speak of how videogames should be viewed as an art form and Detroit: Become Human makes a case for that argument with relevant and topical scenarios. Detroit: Become Human is easily Quantic Dream's best game to date and David Cage's ultimate vision come to life.,2018-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dcf5,VGChartz,Jackson Newsome,80,Quantic Dream has outdone itself and delivered another must-play PlayStation exclusive.,2018-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dd0b,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,88,One of the most compelling and immersive games of this generation.,2018-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dcd2,DigitalCentralMedia,Jordan Micheal,71,"Detroit: Become Human is a well made, ambitious game with some major issues.",2018-06-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5ef61144d88e035744c189d9,33bits,Diego Sierra,80,"Detroit: Become Human forces us to constantly make decisions that will test our morale and our ability to face the unpredictable consequences that result from them, but Quantic Dream continues without hitting the right key. This latest work represents a small step forward for the ""interactive drama"" typical of the French studio, but its proposal, so dependent on the narrative, falters once again because of the problems generated by a script that is left at half gas and which in This occasion is too simplistic and Manichean.",2018-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dd06,Geek Culture Podcast,Dean James,90,"Those who have played a Quantic Dream game before should know somewhat what to expect from Detroit: Become Human. However, there is so much more to be found in the game with the excellent narrative that you have complete control over.",2018-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dccf,VGProfessional,Luciano Rahal,90,"Detroit: Become Human is another masterpiece from Quantic Dream which will make us morally think about what the near future holds for humanity. There are so many references to our current present lifestyles pointed out, as people are more and more dependent on smart devices, which will move you deeply.",2018-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dd1e,Gamin' Girl,Lea Sumner Bertelsen,,"Detroit: Become Human is another playable movie from Quantic Dream and David Cage, and it is so much more and better than the previous games (Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls) – partly because of the great story, the acting and the great graphics, and partly because of the introduction of flowcharts so you actually know what you've missed. I really love this game and so far it's my game of the year.",2018-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dcdb,Niche Gamer,Caitlin Harper,50,"You're better off waiting for a massive price drop. If you absolutely must pick it up now, then don't expect much in the way of anything new or innovative outside of really spectacular graphics.",2018-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be693765d677878dd23,GameLuster,Haley Sampson,75,"Overall, I think Detroit: Become Human is OK. I’ll forever praise Quantic Dream’s ability to write an amazing game that captures the player. The voice acting, writing, and motion capture had me from the beginning. The wonky controls and generic story left me wondering if I should give it a second playthrough or sell it. All in all, if you are a fan of Quantic Dream games and deep stories, you’ll like Detroit.",2018-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dcd5,pressakey.com,Tim Bissinger,40,"Detroit: Become Human wants to tell an emotional story about existence and the self-finding of machines as artificial life, but degrates them to projection screens for the players' own human will, making them nothing more than lifeless tools. The visuals, main idea and the new flowchart element are great, but in the end, Detroit is a game about story - and its narrative isn't just flawed, it's fundamentally broken in concept.",2018-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dcc9,The Angry Joe Show,Joe Vargas,70,,2018-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be693765d677878dd26,Planet PlayStation,Charles Kyle,97,This game has it all. If you are any type of fan of the interactive genre then this game is definitely for you. Not sure this game will sway newcomers to the genre but will definitely grab anyone that is remotely interested in it. Another must-have title in a long line of must have titles PlayStation has delivered this gen.,2018-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dccc,SmashPad,Danreb Victorio,80,"There’s a glaring flaw for nearly every aspect the game succeeds at, and with that, it’s tough to argue against the game’s overall look as well as the 8 or so hours of enjoyment there are to be had.",2018-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dcc6,Cultured Vultures,Kieran McLoone,85,"This is the first release from Quantic Dream that I've become fully immersed in, and I cannot wait to return to the gritty streets of 2038 Detroit to make alternate decisions.",2018-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dce0,GameCloud,Brendan Meharry,100,"The best part of Detroit: Become Human is without a doubt the story, so it’s a huge shame I can’t talk about it in detail. If you’re not into story-driven games, then the gameplay certainly won’t engross you enough to make it worthwhile as the narrative is all Detroit really has. However, if you are interested in giving it a go, it’s a fascinating experience as the game explores AI and opens a dialogue about the impact they’ll have in society, their humanity and exactly what rights they should have if they were to become sentient. The story does have its up and downs for sure – there are plenty of tropes, clichés and a bit too much melodrama that stops it short of being a literary masterpiece. It also doesn’t bring any new ideas to the table about AI going rouge – but then again, as a piece of entertainment it does as described – it entertains. While it doesn’t excel as a “game” in the sense of the word, it’s easily one of the best experiences of its kind I’ve played, and I enjoyed it thoroughly.",2018-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dcd8,Bazimag,Hamidreza Ghaneei,95,"Detroit: Become Human is an exceptional video game for gamers who enjoy interactive dramas. It follows in the footsteps of Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls, but ultimately it brings a far greater experience to the table. It's filled with lots of memorable and inspiring moments, and thanks to great acting from the cast, emotions and feelings come to life better than expected.",2018-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5f6756315ac19625d336c4c9,GAMEtainment,Mark Ruhland,91,"David Cage has once again succeeded in presenting an exciting story that also raises interesting questions. These are of a moral nature, but also socially critical. Although we as humans sit in front of the screen, at a certain point we might find it difficult to explicitly choose one of the two parties. But in order to get something to do as players, we may again become active as investigators. These are individual cases, but the ""red thread"" leads us into the overall structure of the story and when the story really unfolds, you get really caught up and you literally devour one chapter after the other. The ever-present curiosity, the ever-recurring question of what would have happened if you had behaved differently in one situation or another. For all those who like this kind of game even a little bit, the game offers great entertainment, for fans it is once again a masterpiece of storytelling, which Quantic Dream has delivered here. You can be curious what David Cage and his team will present us next. Maybe the renewed hunt for a serial killer, this time with more freedom, or something completely different? Whatever it will be, you can already look forward to it.",2018-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 5d867be593765d677878dd1b,Digiato,Shayan Ziaei,82,"In terms of narration, Detroit Become Human is probably the best interactive drama you'll come across. general atmosphere of the game is not as unforgettable as Heavy Rain or even Fahrenheit, but there is some kind of maturity in narration that has never been seen in this particular genre.",2018-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,cc097232e8584021853adf98adec1b8d 60b4ed2ab2b61298b12c197e,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,"SOMA is still a stronger narrative experience through and through, and if I had to rank their games, it would sit solidly somewhere between SOMA and the original Amnesia. In terms of crafting moody psychological horror first-person games, Frictional is one of the best there is, and I hope there’s more to come from them soon.",2021-05-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5fddd0ac8add7352830ff0db,GameGrin,Luke Greenfield,65,"Fitting my thoughts on Amnesia: Rebirth in a single paragraph feels like an impossible task. It's an effective character-driven narrative with forgettable characters; a tense horror game with a distinct lack of horror. Rebirth is exactly what the developers set out to create, which was not the Dark Descent clone that some people were hoping for.",2020-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5fd13d72038871749d41859c,INDIANTVCZ, Barbora Šalandová,90,"Amnesia: Rebirth is one of the best horror games available today, despite few small bugs it contains. In any case, what wrongs it the most is the painfully slow start.",2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5fb8647e038871749d415fd2,PowerUp!,James Wood,60,Rebirth‘s romanticised version of the genre is perhaps best forgotten,2020-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5fb3ae31038871749d41559b,Jump Dash Roll,,80,"Amnesia: Rebirth is a horror roller coaster that flies by, even if parts of the narrative and the game's stealth and physics system aren't always up to task. It has a lot on its mind and is never afraid to give the player a new encounter and eschew a previous idea entirely. Chances are that by the end of the game, you'll have plenty to remember.",2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 61a66328aa8769f9eced88e3,GamesCreed,Dewan Zawad,88,Amnesia: Rebirth isn’t terrible in any way. You just get the sensation that within the event that it absolutely was called Rebirth it might be something more.,2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5fcd0bda038871749d417dca,Chalgyr's Game Room,Izzy Gadoury,72.5,"I didn’t hate Rebirth, but I also wish I’d liked it more than I did. While I do recognize that my own bias likely played a part in that, I also recognize that the characters, the story, and the settings were just, quite frankly, not that interesting to me in general. I felt that parts of Rebirth overstayed their welcome, and that parts of it felt shoehorned in as an attempt to diversify and distance itself from its predecessors. That being said, it does also effectively build upon past entries in a lot of ways, and I would absolutely recommend that fans of Frictional’s other games give it a shot. You likely won’t be disappointed, but you may find yourself underwhelmed. As for myself, I doubt I’ll be revisiting the Algerian desert any time soon.",2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5fb5a342038871749d415ab7,Expansive,,75,"Amnesia Rebirth is the most ambitious game in the series. It also has the biggest production values, with some legitimate shocks and horror, and a well-engineered story, all told. While it may be far from perfect, it definitely shows how open-ended the Amnesia series has become and how flexible they can be with a license that seemed certain to be confined to spooky churches. While it didn’t quite grab me the same way SOMA did, it’s easily the best Amnesia game to date, and one of the better horrors I’ve seen this year.",2020-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5fadf81a038871749d414fa6,Sirus Gaming,Jarren Navarrete,70,"Amnesia Rebirth’s story could be considered disturbing. Though to those who played the previous installments, that shouldn’t come as a surprise. Rebirth doesn’t just input fear in you by showing you the tortured forms of man but horrifies you as well by showing you the darkest actions of what man is capable of. If you have the stomach to brave Tasi’s journey, then I fully recommend trying out Rebirth for yourself.",2020-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5fa386e5fce0972e4e5f9e21,PSX Brasil,Francisco Maia,80,"The new chapter of Amnesia delivers an intriguing and well-crafted horror story, which promises to please fans of H.P. Lovecraft's supernatural tales. The game inherits many of the features introduced in ""The Dark Descent"", but does not deliver a remarkable evolution in gameplay. Although the gameplay structure is a little archaic, the experience is recommended for its deep and immersive narrative.",2020-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5fa8a506038871749d41434f,Gamersky,金闪闪老里,80,"Although both the gameplay and the story don't stand out, the overall experience still keeps me engaged all the time.",2020-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f9ff126fce0972e4e5f9784,Saudi Gamer,عصام الشهوان,70,A decent return to the series even if it doesn't push the series in any way forward. Technically and mechanically flawed but the world and story with its twists and turns is what makes it worth trying.,2020-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f9fb87dfce0972e4e5f9741,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,85,Amnesia: Rebirth is yet another excellent horror title from Frictional Games as it blends a very memorable narrative with some great puzzle design and plenty of scares. Those who have grown tired of the run and hide mechanics likely won’t enjoy it though. Tasi is a character who they wrote so well and seeing her go through everything that she does in this game is something I won’t soon forget.,2020-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f9e5fcafce0972e4e5f9682,BaziCenter,Hamed MohammdPor,70,"Amnesia: Rebirth carries you until the end with its beautiful story, and even though its level design is not the best and the game gets repetitive in its second half, it is still an enjoyable experience worth your time and money.",2020-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 611e7e2e9c30d2777595951a,XGN.nl,,75,"Amnesia: Rebirth is an innovative horror title that dares to scare players and intrigues them with an interesting story. While the story can hold back on the horror aspect of the game and it's not as good as The Dark Descent. The combination of the horror, story and the new gameplay features makes this a worthy follow-up to The Dark Descent.",2020-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f9dc2f7fce0972e4e5f9653,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,0,"It has its positives – mostly its early setting and overall horror mechanics – but the negatives vastly outweigh them. The setting and level design take a nosedive, the puzzles can be a bit iffy, and the story, while not “bad”, is told in one of the worst ways possible. The protagonist as well – who starts off strong – becomes increasingly less likeable as the game goes on, with constant, unnecessary dialogue ruining a good bit of the immersion.",2020-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f9da600fce0972e4e5f95af,Video Chums,Trey Griffeth,70,"Amnesia: Rebirth is a decent horror game yet it suffers from underwhelming and predictable payoffs. It simply isn't as good as its predecessor so if you're going into it expecting something as good as Amnesia was 10 years ago; you're going to be disappointed. Otherwise, it's a good horror game that will scratch whatever itch you have for virtual frights.",2020-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f9d4dacfce0972e4e5f9555,COGconnected,Lou Sytsma,80,"Overall, Rebirth is a deeper game than Dark Descent, which had a more visceral impact because it was a new experience and relied much more on jump scares. Still, because the questions being asked of Tasi require more thought from the player, the decisions made linger and their consequences will haunt you long after finishing the game.",2020-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f9c687dfce0972e4e5f94a0,WayTooManyGames,Kyle Nicol,85,"Amnesia: Rebirth is a return to Frictional Games' breakthrough franchise. It might not be as terrifying or tense as the original game and this will surely disappoint some fans. But for me, there was enough horror mixed into the top notch storytelling to provide one of the best survival horror experiences I’ve played in years.",2020-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f9bf670fce0972e4e5f936a,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,70,"New Amnesia still offers dark ambience, but is not as absorbing as her predecessors.",2020-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f9be188fce0972e4e5f9359,The Games Machine,Emanuele Feronato,90,"Amnesia: Rebirth is a survival horror where the ""survival"" component is guaranteed, as there isn't any event that can lead to the death of the protagonist, steering the experience towards the ""horror"" component and making the most of the fear of the dark and a particularly distressing story made unpredictable by various plot twists. Three different endings and the ability to scare without splatter effects, but relying on the feeling of vulnerability, make this game a must play even for those used to more frenetic gameplay.",2020-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f9b6900fce0972e4e5f9324,PlayStation Universe,Dan Twohig,80,"Amnesia: Rebirth may not have the wow factor of modern AAA visuals, but it offers so much in its direction, effects and sound that it has an unbelievably immersive draw. What it lacks in raw gameplay mechanics it makes up for with a consistently engaging series of scenes, puzzles and set pieces. Amnesia: Rebirth is a terrifying cosmic thriller that is accessible enough for all types of players, but certainly should be a welcome addition in the library of any Horror fan.",2020-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f9af338fce0972e4e5f92a6,Guardian,Rick Lane,60,"The Swedish studio's latest offering tracks a plane-crash survivor as she grapples with her new, terrifying reality",2020-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f9ad86ffce0972e4e5f91c7,VGChartz,Evan Norris,70,"At times the game can feel too scripted, and its approach to ""game overs"" is dubious, but in general it delivers the scary scenes and disturbing atmosphere Frictional fans have come to expect.",2020-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5fc3d38d038871749d416d01,Oyungezer Online,,80,"It doesn't only keep the spirit of Amnesia alive, also adds to it.",2020-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f9ad52dfce0972e4e5f91ad,Hey Poor Player,Jonathan Trussler,90,"Amnesia: Rebirth is a worthy addition to a classic series. It buries the player deep in an oppressive atmosphere of fear like a gravedigger spading dirt onto a coffin. If the state of the world today isn’t terrifying enough for you, picking up Amnesia: Rebirth will certainly sate your lust for scares.",2020-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f9d4b2afce0972e4e5f954f,Bazimag,Seyed Ali Rooholamini,82,"With a unique and engaging story and some innovations to the old formula of its genre, this not just another one of the samey first person horror games we've been getting throughout the past decade or so. There are some technical problems and the jump scares are a little overused but all in all, this is a good title and worth sinking time into.",2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f98c549fce0972e4e5f8d7a,MonsterVine,Samantha Lienhard,80,"Amnesia: Rebirth stumbles a little with its narrative-based approach and certain gameplay choices, but every time I started to feel frustrated with its direction, it had a nightmarish encounter waiting to remind me that no one does heart-pounding terror quite like Frictional Games.",2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f9842e2fce0972e4e5f8cc6,33bits,Diego Sierra,70,"Amnesia: Rebirth is hardly a stumbling block, but it is a clear step back on Frictional Games' so far ascendant trajectory. Its lack of identity and its abuse of clichés, both playable and plot, are a serious warning about the alarming creative stagnation of a genre in need of fresh air.",2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f982e77fce0972e4e5f8c96,But Why Tho?,Eva Herinkova,80,"Overall, Amnesia: Rebirth is a fantastic, terrifying experience. The story grapples with not just fear of the supernatural, but fear of failure, survival’s guilt, and a plethora of other challenging emotions… Amnesia: Rebirth delivered on every level, cementing itself as a must-play for horror game fans.",2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5fa5521d038871749d413e43,SomHráč.sk,Martin Černický,75,"Amnesia: Rebirth successfully breathes new life into the cult-classic series and even though it's not as good as the 2010 original, it's worth paying attention to.",2020-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f976e58fce0972e4e5f8be9,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,75,"The best part of the game remains the atmosphere, every element of the game being purposefully conceived to contribute to the gloomy feel, that will grow heavier as you advance through the narrative. We cannot say that Rebirth is revolutionary, despite bringing several new gameplay elements, but it is still a solid horror game, recommended for both old-time fans and newcomers alike.",2020-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f975e5dfce0972e4e5f8bd1,New Game Network,Ben Thomas,66,"Amnesia: Rebirth is a step back for Frictional Games. It offers little substance in the way of puzzles, exploration, survival, or psychological horror. Aside from an excellent sequence within a spooky fort, the rest is an uninteresting mess that relies too much on scripted detours.",2020-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f96f55bfce0972e4e5f8adc,God is a Geek,Chris White,85,"Amnesia: Rebirth is an excellent example of how to build tension, and the vulnerability Tasi feels throughout never gets any easier. There are great puzzles and a well-written story that keeps you gripped until the end.",2020-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f96893bfce0972e4e5f8a08,Critical Hit,Brad Lang,80,"Despite some boring locales and an over-reliance on the darkness just for the sake of it, Amnesia: Rebirth is an excellent horror game with some fun puzzles, well-written characters, and genuinely terrifying moments.",2020-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f999df9fce0972e4e5f8fe2,Gamefa,Mehdi Reazaei,85,"Amnesia Rebirth is the best choice if you are looking for a real horror game. Gameplay Is awesome and story is very unique and engaging. Some technical issues might bother you, but they don't ruin the experience at all.",2020-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f9499f4fce0972e4e5f8936,3DNews,Денис Щенников,85,"Amnesia: Rebirth has a compelling story, grim atmosphere and a solid fusion of gameplay and storytelling. But it just can't quite reach the heights of SOMA.",2020-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f9461e8fce0972e4e5f8916,Rely On Horror,Steve Summers,60,Amnesia: Rebirth is a confused game with big ambitions and some great elements but is unable to pull everything together.,2020-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f93b0a8fce0972e4e5f88a0,Checkpoint Gaming,Charlie Kelly,80,Amnesia: Rebirth is one that is well worth prioritising in your ever-growing list. Take the plunge and descend into darkness… if you dare.,2020-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5f9328bafce0972e4e5f882a,Siliconera,Kazuma Hashimoto,70,"There is something all encompassing about the darkness in Amnesia: Rebirth. The distinction is how it swells around the player and creeps up the corners of your screen, and how you’re left scrambling over rocks and oddly shaped architecture when resources run thin. I’ve never felt something more complete and simultaneously frustrating in all of my years playing horror games.",2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,86297ebbb27c4bfab8b01aacfe906bed 5d86727493765d67787523e5,FNintendo,Beatriz Varela,80,"If the beginning is entirely mired in a dull and monotonous ambiance, the game advances into a visually stimulating territory as the puzzles become more challenging, along with a soundtrack that matches the events in each and every moment. If anything, Hue needs a greater length, so that players could appreciate its artistic qualities for longer.",2019-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727493765d67787523bc,NintendoWorldReport,Matthew Zawodniak,65,"Even though Hue struggles to hold up as a puzzle game due to its simple but tedious tasks, I can't bring myself to say I really hated the experience. The game commits so fully to its art style with strong, screen-filling colors that pop against each other that I wanted to keep playing to see more of it. I do wish that this art style had been applied to a game that's less frustrating overall, but despite the disappointing puzzles I'm still pretty happy with the time I spent in Hue's bright, bold environment.",2019-08-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727493765d6778752397,GameSpew,Becca Smith,80,"I was pleasantly surprised by Hue. Having played numerous other puzzle/platformer titles in the same vein, Fiddlesticks had some pretty big shoes to fill. But it has done a wonderful job; Hue fits right alongside the big names like Limbo or Braid, and its colourful twist on the formula helps it stand out from the crowd.",2019-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727493765d6778752399,Fintendo,Ville Polvela,60,"""Color me interested?""",2019-06-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727493765d6778752393,Impulsegamer,Hugh Mitchell,60,Hue is a simple yet satisfying 2D puzzle platform with a unique colour-switching mechanic.,2019-06-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727493765d67787523f8,Softpedia,Teodor Nechita,85,"All in all, if you're the type that loves short games with a compelling story and a memorable gameplay experience, then Hue is definitely a title you should take into consideration.",2019-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727493765d6778752395,Pure Nintendo,Seth Cano,70,"Overall, if you are looking for a nice tale to dip your toes into and finish in one sitting, this game is for you. If you are looking for a game that you will delve into for a long while, well, you won't find that here. The game offers an indulging story of a mother's disappearance, but with a splash of color. It's gorgeous art style and meaningful mechanics make this game a worthwhile addition to all Switch libraries; that is, once a sale happens or more content is added.",2019-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727493765d6778752391,Nintendo Life,Lewis White,60,"Hue is an interesting title. It's unique and striking, but it always feels just a hair's breadth away from true brilliance. The few moments of exasperation after finding your way out of a confusing situation are some of the best a game of this type could possibly have, but they happen so rarely throughout the four-or-so hour running time that their impact is dulled. Hue could have been something more, but what's here is engaging enough if you're gasping for an inventive indie puzzler.",2019-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727593765d677875243e,Nexus,Douw Pretorious,80,Hue is a wonderfully crafted puzzle platformer with an innovative take on how to make the puzzles of the games it is inspired by more interesting.,2019-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727493765d67787523be,MSPoweruser,Joseph Wright,80,"Hue is a short and sweet puzzling adventure. Each puzzle provides a challenge that both builds on previous puzzles as well as providing something new for the player to solve, all the while being aesthetically pleasing on the eyes. It runs fantastically on Switch, but the port is somewhat bare bones. It's still a solid puzzle platformer; great fun for anyone who has a few hours spare.",2019-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727493765d6778752376,Geeks Under Grace,,75,"An original take on the puzzle-platformer, Hue is a blast, and will keep you engaged until the last room is cleared.",2018-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727893765d677875251c,FourFaceButtons,David Aedo,40,"Hue is mostly style over substance, going on for longer than it's welcome for and rarely doing anything new.",2018-05-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727593765d6778752404,PS4Blog.net,,85,"This was a very entertaining game that I'm happy I got a chance to write my Hue review. The color changing mechanic might not be completely original, but the way it is presented and executed in Hue makes is certainly different. The game is a bit on the short side since you can finish it in 4-6 hours with another hour or two at most for collecting the beakers. I highly recommend that you play this one either on PS4 or PS Vita so that you can enjoy it at home or on the go, especially since it supports cross-save between both versions.",2017-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727593765d6778752406,IGN Italy,,84,"A fun, challenging, original and well constructed puzzle/platform game.",2016-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727893765d67787524f4,Worth Playing,Brian Dumlao,80,"Hue may be a short experience, but it is a very fun one. The color-changing mechanic is handled quite nicely and adds a little something to the basic block-and-switch puzzle the game uses most of the time. The puzzles don't get complicated until you're much closer to the end of the game, but they never feel frustrating enough that you'll be forced to quit. The story is fine, but it is the presentation that players will find quite charming. For puzzle platforming fans who want something that's fun but not too involved, Hue is worth checking out.",2016-09-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727893765d67787524fb,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,90,"In a world of all-too similar platformers, Hue is a literal palette cleanser.... We may never be sure that we're seeing the same blue, but it's hard to imagine anyone not being entertained by Hue.",2016-09-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727893765d67787524fe,IBTimes UK,Ben Skipper,60,"Like so many indie platformers before it, Hue takes a great core concept and turns it into an admirably inventive game buoyed by some vivid design, a genteel story and a lovely score. That core concept doesn't stretch quite as far as the developers would like to think, but if you like puzzle platforming then Hue is a game that you should certainly pick up.",2016-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727793765d67787524eb,Game Rant,Rob Gordon,80,"Hue easily sets itself apart from its indie platformer peers, with a well-crafted world, pitch perfect art and sound design, and taxing gameplay with an excellent learning curve.",2016-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727793765d67787524e7,Bit Cultures,Annemarie Gallagher,90,"Hue is a deceptively simple game, near guaranteed to draw you in to its world. The game's levels develop in complexity as you progress and by the latter stages of the game, they can be fiendishly complex. At the same time, it's also a meditative experience with its beautifully drawn world and soundtrack. Hue is a game well worth your time.",2016-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727793765d67787524a5,Digitally Downloaded,,80,Hue is a very special experience. Imagine taking some of the best bits of Braid and Thomas Was Alone and intertwining them into an equally amazing package and you get Hue. Hue deserves everyone's attention and it also deserves a collector's edition release.,2016-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727793765d67787524d4,The Digital Fix,Daniel Pearce,70,"A polished puzzler, built on a great mechanic that is utilised in impressive and enjoyable ways.",2016-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727793765d67787524d1,Twinfinite,Sven Boonen,90,"In the end, Hue is easily one of the best additions to the genre in a very long time. Whereas many games struggle to bring their own personality to the platforming puzzle genre, Hue effortlessly succeeds with an interesting concept complemented by a fitting and lovely art style, asking deep philosophical questions through incredibly well-written and superbly voiced narration that brings about some motherly traits.",2016-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727593765d6778752423,Game Debate,Stuart Thomas,65,"With tougher, longer puzzles and a proper storyline (or no story at all, for that matter), Hue could perhaps have clawed itself a couple more marks. As it is, it's a passable puzzler that is priced according to its length and may serve as a light snack for puzzle and platform fans, but nothing more.",2016-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727793765d67787524f0,Real Game Media,Tom Romanelli,90,"Hue is a fantastic, charming, brilliantly designed game that all gamers can enjoy. The puzzles are challenging but not to the point where you want to quit in frustration. The unique blend of colors and puzzle solving make Hue a must play indie title. There's also a color blind mode available!",2016-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727693765d677875244f,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Kate Gray,,"I had a lot of fun with Hue. It was frustrating sometimes, but most puzzle-platformers are, and it would be boring to get every level right first time. Its faults mostly lie with being over-ambitious in terms of tone and narrative, but I think I'd rather see a game overreach than be content with mediocrity.",2016-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727793765d67787524af,The Vertical Slice,Chris Roberto,91,"Hue is a very enjoyable puzzle game to spend your time with. It's not overly long in the tooth and you shouldn't have too much trouble finishing it up. The story was a highlight to see through and while I wish there were more of it, I can't fault it too much, because it still hits the right notes. If you're looking for a unique puzzle game to round out your Summer, don't let this one pass you by. It's well worth your time.",2016-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727793765d67787524c1,giant.moe,Stephen Tordoff,100,"Hue is an excellent puzzle platformer, and I highly recommend it to anyone with even a passing interest in the genre. The vibrant look and smooth difficulty curve make it a pleasure to play; coupling that with an intriguing, albeit light, narrative and an excellent soundtrack makes for an experience that is difficult to criticise. Indeed, I had no qualms about immediately starting a second playthrough to search for collectables that I has missed or overlooked, something that can be said about very few other games of this genre. This is a highly impressive game.",2016-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727793765d67787524a9,Guardian,Jordan Erica Webber,80,"The basic principle – a boy must collect different colours in order to change the background of his 2D world – might sound dry, but there's beauty in Hue's execution",2016-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727593765d6778752420,TheSixthAxis,Dominic Leighton,80,"A charming puzzle platformer, Hue's colourful aesthetic and thoughtful tone make for an enjoyable, if slight, adventure that will leave an indelible mark on your soul.",2016-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727593765d6778752417,PushStartPlay,John Little,90,"A very creative, if simply presented, puzzle platformer that gets every aspect spot on and doesn't outstay its welcome.",2016-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727793765d67787524d7,GameWatcher,Michael Brown,80,Hue is a great indie puzzle platformer with charm and character. It's color themed mechanics work well and allow for some great puzzle platforming.,2016-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727793765d67787524ac,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,90,"I have to give it to Fiddlesticks Games. They have made a tight playing platformer with some pretty good puzzles using one simple mechanic. While most puzzles never had me stuck, they most certainly had me scratching my head a few times.",2016-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727893765d677875250e,GameGrin,Owen Chan,90,"This a game I could easily recommend to anyone with its mechanics being simple but complex enough to provide a decent challenge, it would be an awesome addition if they were to implement a tool system to make and play custom levels, almost a Mario Maker in that regard. It's great from start to finish and provided an incredibly consistent experience that made me want more. If there's a sequel or a dev studio I'd keep an eye for a solid you couldn't do worse than to keep tabs on Fiddlesticks Games",2016-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727793765d67787524c4,Digital Spy,Sam Loveridge,80,"The unique colour wheel gameplay mechanic makes for an interesting twist on the classic 2D platformer too, while Hue's clever level design constantly keeps you on your toes.",2016-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727893765d6778752524,Video Chums,Stephen Palmer,75,"Overall, Hue succeeds both as a cleverly crafted platformer and an emotional piece of story-telling.",2016-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727793765d67787524e2,GameSkinny,,100,"In a monochrome world, learn to play with color and discover the secrets that they hold.",2016-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727693765d6778752499,Digital Chumps,Steven McGehee,80,"In sum, Hue presents an accessible, familiar, yet unique-enough experience that is absolutely worth checking out if you're a fan of this genre. I would even suggest that if you got burned out by similar games that got too hard too fast to give Hue a chance.",2016-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727693765d6778752493,Gadgets 360,Pranay Parab,90,"Overall, we were very impressed with Hue. It's a good example of how a fresh mechanic makes a puzzle/ platformer game great. We can wholeheartedly recommend this game, which is available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, with a PS Vita release in September.",2016-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727693765d6778752490,DualShockers,Tomas Franzese,90,"Hue came out of almost nowhere and shocked me with its sublime design. While it might seem like Limbo at first, the game is able to establish itself on its own fairly quickly and create a distinct and memorable experience. Fans of puzzle platformers will find a lot to enjoy in this game, as well as those who just want a new and fresh indie title to play.",2016-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 5d86727693765d6778752488,TrueAchievements,Andy Mills,80,"While there are a few minor nitpicks here and there, Hue is an easy game to recommend. There's nothing world-changing on offer here, but the warm and vibrant colours in combination with an intriguing narrative and satisfying puzzles make it a pleasant experience to play. Throw in the easy completion and it's the perfect game to play through on a lazy day or across a weekend.",2016-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4497261293046f58c0a429a11a7d852 626e9ffa008489e208d8ac94,Duuro Magazine,Krist Duro,80,"Insurgency: Sandstorm is not for everyone. But if it hooks you, if you like a true hardcore military shooter, this might be one of the best games you will ever play.",2022-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 6197c68e62092f82c0287594,Vamers,Edward Swardt,80,"The realistic focus of Insurgency: Sandstorm may be off putting to some, but in practice it features a decent balance of simulation and fast-paced twitch-shooter elements. The setting may be somewhat cliche, but the gameplay speaks for itself in how masterfully everything has been done. Multiplayer matchmaking happens quickly too thanks to the game’s crossplatform nature, and matches can last anywhere between 15 to 30 minutes – sometimes much longer if there is a constant back and forth in certain game modes, making it a nice and easy one to pick up and play after work or during lunch breaks. The game is essentially a mix between Escape From Tarkov‘s hardcore simulation and Call of Duty‘s casual and bum-rush fun. Overall, it is a good game and one that will likely be played by more hardcore fans for the foreseeable future.",2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 61ddc5929e5c48c548d6bce4,Rapid Reviews UK,Rob Lake,80,"The first person shooter market is quite bloated. With FPS titles almost launching on a weekly basis, it’s easy for the odd diamond to get lost in the rough. With Call of Duty still being the FPS king, it’s also used as the benchmark for everything else. One title that’s aiming to take – or at least challenge COD’s supremacy is Insurgency: Sandstorm. Developed by New World Interactive, Insurgency: Sandstorm is a bare-bones multiplayer FPS that aims to highlight the brutal nature of modern warfare.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 616f07248a1e37b0e132fdbc,Generación Xbox,,82,"Insurgency: Sandstorm is probably one of the best multiplayer-focused tactical FPS that have come to market in recent years. If you are tired of the same repetitive proposal and looking for something that really immerses you in a real conflict, this is your game, and that is that very few titles achieve the immersion and realism achieved by Insurgency: Sandstorm.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 6178897fdf320323c613148d,NaviGames,Luis Miguel Cardenas,70,It is a demanding title that requires the player's patience and willingness to collaborate in order to be victorious in the confrontations against the AI and in the multiplayer mode.,2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 61718424f646c2c0016ece23,Sirus Gaming,Adrian Morales,70,"Overall, if you know what you’re getting into with Insurgency Sandstorm, I am confident it will be an enjoyable game. It is a competent and decently fleshed-out mil-sim shooter that is rarely found outside of the PC space. Otherwise, you might just end up playing in silence, get sniped a few times from an unseen enemy, and decide to spend your time elsewhere as the game doesn’t do much in terms of catering to solo players thanks to its hardcore nature.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 616767792159c66f813cb719,TechRaptor,Lee Mehr,75,"Some nagging issues prevent Insurgency: Sandstorm from earning a pristine Medal of Honor, but it's an easy shoe-in for a Silver Star",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 61618e8f10b39c41d6ea2fb6,PPE.pl,Igor Chrzanowski,65,"Insurgency: Sandstorm is a really great and realistic shooter for the most demanding players, but the current technical condition of the game is simply poor.",2021-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 61adf05bd3d48c5c6a071278,Area Xbox,Kevin Arbelo,77,"Insurgency: Sandstorm is a very demanding game and one that is not made for all players. Counting on a correct technical section, but that does not have great fanfare. However, when you take the controls, you are flooded by a unique setting, where every bullet counts and where every wrong move is punished.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 61604a6d9e65de2d02a17ea4,COGconnected,Mario Brash,78,"While it may seem like Insurgency: Sandstorm has built-in anchors, it might be the best type of FPS for how it creatively builds on top of hurdles. There are no shortcuts to the objective, but scores of players would prefer it that way. To survive, you must be adept at the FPS genre. To thrive, you must be studious at the briefing and in the field. There’s nothing quite like a successful mission borne of organization and good teamwork. That’s why triumph on the battlefield alongside your fellow squadmates makes all the challenges seem worth the hassle. Hell, sometimes there’s no fun without it.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 615c82c2cfdb94163b99f424,33bits,Erika Gonzalvez Nestares,75,"Insurgency: Sandstorm is a tactical shooter with enough realism where it is not necessary to empty an entire magazine to finish off an enemy, it is enough with a bullet and good aim to eliminate the target.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 615bcc5eb58fa90f324a2e56,Screen Rant,Jamie Russo,80,"Insurgency: Sandstorm is a balanced mix of realism and enjoyable gameplay, with very few downsides. The game is challenging and can take some getting used to, but even with its level of difficulty, it's still a lot fun. Insurgency: Sandstorm offers the option to spend some time with AI teammates to develop strategies and practice. Although there is no campaign mode, players can also train at the range, which spawns in different types of enemy forces. Insurgency: Sandstorm is a realistic and difficult first-person shooter with diverse game modes and hours of unique entertainment.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 615a79394f291c087de49b08,SomosXbox,Alberto Cordero,80,"Insurgency: Sandstorm is finally coming to Xbox. It is a fresh proposal for fans of multiplayer shooters with a realistic and tactical aspect. And the adaptation to console meets what was expected at a technical level, with good performance, which was what we were most concerned about.",2021-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 615a00462a25e7f9d433e33e,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,75,"What Insurgency: Sandstorm is offering here is a welcome change of pace, and a genuine alternative to the established norm.",2021-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 6159c7522a25e7f9d433e2f8,IGN Italy,Angelo Bianco,80,"Insurgency: Sandstorm hits the mark on consoles as well, proving to be a tactical shooter that's not easy to master but extremely rewarding for those who love its hardcore gameplay and slow, reasoned firefights.",2021-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 61586db89f4312e92e327871,FingerGuns,Miles Thompson,80,"Insurgency: Sandstorm offers a brutal, satisfying and bleak FPS experience for those willing to immerse themselves in its tactical, punishing offering. Despite some glitches and slightly repetitive design, it stands tall as an inspiring shooter that will improve not only your skills as a player, but will also have you thinking like a soldier. The desert may be a Hellish place to be, but damn is it a rewarding and satisfying experience too. If you enjoy multiplayer shooters, there are firefights here you need to engage in for yourself.",2021-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 6157213c9f4312e92e32774d,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,85,"One of the most intense and authentic feeling shooters to come along in a long while, Insurgency: Sandstorm prides itself on realistic gunplay and tactics to fashion one of the better online shooters that PlayStation platforms have seen in a good long while.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879bf12,Worth Playing,Chris Barnes,70,"Overall, I enjoyed my time with Insurgency: Sandstorm, and whenever the mood strikes for an intense, realistic shooter, this will probably be my game of choice. It isn't as punishing as something like Arma, but it still offers fantastic audio and a brutal TTK that forces the player to slow down, think about their steps, and use all the tools the game puts at their disposal. One can't go into this game hoping for a sleek experience. The technical side of the game is just as gritty as its combat. In the heat of an intense battle, your processor will also put out some heat. Hopefully, New World Interactive can devote some time toward the technical side of things and put as much care into that as it did the audio and gameplay. If the developer can fix those issues, Insurgency: Sandstorm would be one of the better competitive shooters available on Steam.",2019-02-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879bf17,Gameblog,Camille Allard,80,One of the best simulation FPS on the market right now.,2019-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879befc,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,70,"Insurgency: Sandstorm sits between two worlds. In one hand, it tries to make more approachable to newcomers. On the other, its matchmaking system, lack of interesting and unique maps makes it a game only for the most dedicated players.",2019-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879bf14,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,90,"Insurgency: Sandstorm was a bit of a mystery to me going into it; I grew up playing countless hours of Team Fortress (the original!), Counterstrike, and Unreal Tournament, leading all the way through to modern shooters like Call of Duty, Player Unknown's Battlegrounds, Arma, and Battlefield, so I was not sure what to think going in. Boy was I shaken to my core; my daughter would often pop her head into the room to check up on me as I giddily laughed or made some exclamation at the awesomeness that will be found throughout the entirety of Insurgency: Sandstorm. Well done I say, well done indeed.",2019-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879bf0f,Geek Culture Podcast,Josh Garibay,80,"All in all, Insurgency: Sandstorm is a competent, exhilarating tactical shooter. Even after countless hours of capturing objectives and eliminating aggressive AI, each battle maintains its high level of tension. The weapon behavior and audio work beautifully in tandem to provide an offering that is difficult to find elsewhere currently. The small flaws that crop up occasionally do little to detract from the overall experience, although they don’t go completely unnoticed. New World Interactive has crafted a quality FPS that builds emergent war stories in every battle. Here’s hoping they someday release the cancelled single player/co-op story mode. One could only imagine what their advanced grasp of sound design could do in a structured, nail-biting narrative.",2019-01-11T05:00:00.000Z,False,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879bef5,Wccftech,Rosh Kelly,75,"Insurgency: Sandstorm is one of the most detail-oriented military shooters available today. With some amazing visual and sound design, it's impressive looking and sounding yet also a fun, tactical and tense shooter for players who really want a challenge.",2019-01-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879bef3,GameGrin,Nikholai Koolonavich,70,Insurgency: Sandstorm needs a bit more polish to be the outstanding sequel it should be but if you overlook the issues you'll find a fairly enjoyable multiplayer title.,2019-01-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879bf07,GameCloud,Alex Chalmers,100,"Insurgency: Sandstorm aims for the hardcore in a way that’s hard not to appreciate. The frighteningly realistic weaponry, excellent sound design and mechanical reinforcement of communication and strategy make it a winner for those who may be tired of the more whimsical and approachable shooter staples available today. While it may currently be a bit thin on the ground in the way of actual maps to play on, there’s plenty of meat on Sandstorm’s PTSD-addled bones, with tight, tactical combat that’ll have your nerves shot but your mind sharp by the end of each match.",2019-01-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879bef9,Geeks Under Grace,LJ Lowery,80,"Insurgency: Sandstorm is one of the most immersive shooters on the market, and perfect for anyone that comes to the genre looking for grounded tactical combat. Variety can be lacking in some areas, but every round spent in-game is a standout experience.",2018-12-31T05:00:00.000Z,False,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879bed8,BaziCenter,Rayan Zojaji,85,"If you are looking for an online multiplayer shooter that is much more realistic than Call of Duty or Battlefield, but is not pain-in-the-ass realistic like Arma series, then Insurgency: Sandstorm is your choice; and with the promise of constant support and free DLCs from the developers, I expect that Insurgency will soon become a big player in this genre.",2018-12-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879bed3,VGChartz,Rex Hindrichs,80,Scratches an itch rarely reached in recent years.,2018-12-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879becf,IGN,James Duggan,88,"Insurgency: Sandstorm isn't the prettiest shooter of 2018, but the places where it excels are the places that matter most. Its gunplay is superb, its arsenal is exemplary, and the maps and modes are serviceable enough to facilitate its memorably frantic and immersive FPS combat.",2018-12-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879bec7,The Games Machine,Erica Mura,83,"Insurgency: Sandstorm is a convincing online FPS. It's not for everyone, but the hardcore gamers will find a satisfying tactical shooter where a good coordination with the team members is vital for success.",2018-12-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 615a79e14f291c087de49b0a,Everyeye.it,Carmine Capobianco,80,"Throw into a giant pot the lightning-fast time to kill of CS:GO, the impetuosity and violence of the fights of Rainbow Six Siege, mix it all with the realism of works like Weapon and you will get Insurgency: Sandstorm, the new tactical FPS developed by New World Interactive and distributed by Focus Home.",2018-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879becd,GameWatcher,Marcello Perricone,75,A very good game that needs some amount of polishing and balancing to really shine.,2018-12-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879bed1,Shacknews,Chris Jarrard,90,"Insurgency: Sandstorm was a game that kind of hit me out of nowhere. I knew it was coming at the end of this year and I had intentions of checking it out, but once I finally sat down with it and had a few rounds with friends, time just slipped away.",2018-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867dff93765d677879bea8,Game Informer,Matt Bertz,78,"Tactical shooter fans should find Insurgency's skirmishes riveting, if they can live with some old-school design in regards to respawn times, respawn distance to fire zones, and limited progression",2018-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879bef7,Just Push Start,Oliver East,82,"Overall, Insurgency Sandstorm is a worthy successor, and a great option if you're looking for a more thoughtful shooter. The progression system doesn't interfere with the gameplay but gives you some nice little rewards to help keep people invested. The biggest weakness is the lack of singleplayer content, but if you've got an interest in modern shooters and a few friends to bring along then Insurgency Sandstorm is a pretty good choice of shooter. Insurgency Sandstorm is available now on Steam for with console versions planned to be released next year.",2018-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879becb,IGN Spain,David Soriano,70,"Compliant as a demanding tactical shooter and its realism, its lack of maps and polish overshadow its playable proposal.",2018-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879bec9,GameSpace,Chris Bowman,80,"Overall, Insurgency: Sandstorm has very few bugs, improved graphical quality, a new game engine, and a large array of weapons to use in battle. Currently, it is available only on Steam but Console releases will be coming in 2019. Watch for the release dates if you are interested in something other than PC. Available for $26.99 USD and ready for war.",2018-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 628e0fdd0bfe2deada1773fe,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,75,"Insurgency: Sandstorm offers an intense tactical FPS experience, but needs more polish and content",2018-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879bf03,IGN Italy,Francesco Destri,80,"Difficult, tough, hardcore. Insurgency: Sandstorm is certainly not a FPS for everyone, but for the hardcore fans of the tactical line i'is a good title.",2018-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5d867e0093765d677879bec5,New Game Network,Tim Reid,74,"Insurgency: Sandstorm sees New World Interactive successfully transfer their particular brand of hardcore tactical shooter to a modern game engine with just a few technical hitches, though you'll need to be content with a familiar Middle Eastern setting and somewhat limited set of maps and game modes.",2018-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,3040b13256b4463dae6358738d62d5e5 5f7dbe403e66016bf9ecc361,GameBlast,Nycolas Medeiros,100,"New Super Lucky’s Tale perfectly executes what it proposes: a classic, simple, fun and inviting platform game for all audiences. The little ones will have fun with the charismatic characters and they will be challenged in the right measure, without compromising the fun. Adults will have a great option for those hours that we just want to enjoy a relaxed game and get away from the action of other titles. The original stages, the soundtrack and the diverse challenges help to keep the game fresh.",2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f4f6aa1f7c1f130627f468a,Pure Playstation,,80,"New Super Lucky’s Tale is a really enjoyable and light-hearted platformer with an adorable cast of characters. This adventurous fox will take you through a bunch of fun and cheerful levels, which after playing through – it’s hard to be in a bad mood.",2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 6196cdda91f0007b9163b452,Everyeye.it,Antonello Bello,75,"Although devoid of temporary power-ups and other mechanics of the genre, New Super Lucky's Tale is an honest and fun platformer, whose main flaws are represented by a longevity that runs out in 8-12 hours and a challenge rate calibrated downwards.",2020-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f5ba76df7c1f130627f60e7,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,80,"New Super Lucky's tale offers a fun and original platform game that will delight all fans of the genre. Visually it has an impeccable appearance, full of color and with very imaginative designs. The difficulty is quite fair with the player and its duration will leave us satisfied. A highly recommended purchase.",2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f5b918df7c1f130627f60da,TechRaptor,William Worrall,80,"A fun game with some updates that make it feel incredibly smooth compared to the original version. Light on the challenge, but large on character, the game is still worth playing.",2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f5b1c97f7c1f130627f6064,Cat with Monocle,Seth Hay,85,"Even with the excessive loading times, New Super Lucky’s Tale is a fun, lovable game that fans of platformers should jump into. The countless improvements made are well worth it (even the cornier dialogue), easily making this the best version of Lucky and his adventure. You’ll be ready to become the next great guardian in no time, but you’re great the way you are.",2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f50e78af7c1f130627f494b,COGconnected,Clayton Cyre,83,New Super Lucky’s Tale is the best Lucky’s Tale title to date.,2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f5bb538f7c1f130627f6121,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,80,"So while New Super Lucky’s Tale doesn’t do anything “new” and could be viewed as playing it safe, what it does it does well. Solid platforming experiences in 2, 2.5 and 3D environments alongside an adorable saturday morning cartoon script and it was easy to sink hours into it regardless of the platform and if you are a trophy or achievement hunter as there’s plenty to unlock!",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f56aa2cf7c1f130627f55af,Sirus Gaming,Rhett Roxl,75,"In a nutshell, New Super Lucky’s Tale will remind you of Nintendo’s flagship platformers. It plays really well too. The gameplay is fun in terms of traversal, while the same can’t be said for its combat. If you play games to immerse yourself in an interesting story, this game isn’t for you. It’s the type of game you or a younger family member will want to play on an easy morning. It’s nothing more and nothing less, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing for a game like this.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f4e3b27f7c1f130627f433e,Otaku Gamers UK,Shaun Loughman,80,New Super Lucky’s Tale is a great platformer that is also simple enough to be a great game for people new to gaming as a whole. Fans of the genre shouldn’t overlook the game because of its simplicity as it’s a charming yet short experience,2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f4d400462b431526f8e338e,PSX Brasil,Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho,85,"New Super Lucky's Tale is a great platform game for all ages. It has excellent gameplay and a great soundtrack. The biggest problem is its difficulty and maybe duration: besides being very easy (mainly for veterans of the 3D platform genre), the complete journey with 100% of the items does not take much time.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f4bb6d462b431526f8e3104,XboxEra,Nick Baker,80,"There’s more than enough content here to keep younger gamers busy and even older gamers nostalgic for the genre will enjoy what’s on offer. The caveat being that the game has no difficulty settings and more seasoned gamers might find it a touch easy. But I feel the game is enjoyable enough to not notice how easy the game is and just soak up all the platforming goodness being thrown your way. There’s outfits to buy, secret stages to find and a reasonable amount of collectibles that don’t feel overwhelming or are difficult to attain.",2020-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f462d7f62b431526f8e28d7,GamePitt,,90,"If you can look past the few occasions of framerate issues and the absurd pricing difference for the digital PS4 version, New Super Lucky’s Tale is a magical adventure game which will suck you in and immerse you within its whimsical and adorable world. The gameplay is about as solid and responsive as you can get, offering various ways to play the many missions and mini-games, all held together with an interesting narrative which is told through imaginative characters and playful bosses. It’ll bring back nostalgic memories of games such as Super Mario 64 and Banjo-Kazooie, yet presented as a much more polished and vibrant experience. Don’t sit on this game, New Super Lucky’s Tale is a hidden gem which should be played by everyone, even if you played the original version three years ago (or should that be: especially if you played the original version three years ago!).",2020-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f6dfb1bcc71e361680c852f,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,75,A perfect fun adventure to players of all ages.,2020-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f44f41b62b431526f8e27a0,PlayStation Universe,Garri Bagdasarov,80,"New Super Lucky's Tale is a fun and entertaining platformer that takes you to varied words and changes some of its gameplay mechanics to keep things fresh. New Super Lucky's Tale is a bit on the short side and It's not the most innovative platformer, but it has a lot of heart and soul that kept me entertained from start to finish.",2020-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f402f5e62b431526f8e2132,Hey Poor Player,Francis DiPersio,80,"Overall, I have to say that I really enjoyed the time I got to spend with New Super Lucky’s Tale. It’s a charming little platformer with superb stage designs and a whole lot of heart. It’s perfect for younger players or those just looking for a relaxing romp in a fantastical world. Sure, I wish it was a bit longer and packed more of a challenge. But at the end of the day, I found it easy to overlook these issues, considering just how much fun I was having.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f40129262b431526f8e211e,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,85,"New Super Lucky's Tale may not break new ground but it's an excellent example of a modern platformer, familiarity and all.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f400f6662b431526f8e2100,Just Push Start,Mark Fajardo,80,"New Super Lucky's Tale is a massive improvement over the original and it shows. Between accessible levels and colorful designs, it's a game that is easy to enjoy. Sure, there are times when it feels too easy or the performance starts to dip but that doesn't take away from the rest. So if you're looking for a classic 3D platformer that is just fun or something like this for your young one, it's hard to say no to New Super Lucky's Tale.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f400ebc62b431526f8e20ec,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"New Super Lucky’s Tale is a game that probably doesn’t need to exist, all things considered.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f3fcdb662b431526f8e1fff,ThisGenGaming,Robby Bisschop,85,"New Super Lucky’s Tale is one of my all-time favourite 3D platformers. It’s happy, colourful and engaging for players of all ages and the controls are as tight as can be. If you’re a fan of the genre, you simply have to pick this up and give it a go!",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f3f869b62b431526f8e1fb2,FingerGuns,Rossko Keniston,80,"New Super Lucky’s Tale on PS4 is a charming, fun and technically solid port that looks gorgeous and plays well, even if there’s nothing particularly new to see here. Money burning a hole in your pocket? Get Lucky.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f3f72da62b431526f8e1f93,Push Square,John Cal McCormick,70,"It's a delightful, jolly, collectathon platformer, and if it keeps your kids off Fortnite for a day or two then you can't say fairer than that.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f3ed58462b431526f8e1f4d,GamingTrend,,80,"New Super Lucky's Tale is a charming platforming with tons of variety in its theming and level design that, while short and easy, will put a smile on your face and remind you of classic platformers like Spyro the Dragon.",2020-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5e73209abdf729557ef451da,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,80,"New Super Lucky's Tale is a charming and well done platformer. The number of moves you have may seem limited, since you learn nothing else in your journey, but the game does a good job of making sure you use all of the moves all of the time. The colorful look is aided by the general charm of the characters to create an experience where you're constantly grinning. It may be easy for genre veterans, and the load times can be annoying, but the short runtime ensures that the game doesn't overstay its welcome.",2020-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5e862f26bdf729557ef47291,GameOctane,Jason Germino,67,"Since this is my first interaction with Lucky and this being the 'fixed' version, I am really glad Playful Studios re-released this game. It's fun, cute, and somewhat challenging. It may not cater to the more experienced platform gamer, but I could easily see younger gamers really take to this game. If you're the least bit interested, I'd definitely say give it a shot!",2020-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5e0d7af971f25c74e73265ee,Seafoam Gaming,Connor Nichols,80,"New Super Lucky’s Tale is a fantastic 3D platformer, polishing up a game in such a fashion that it becomes nearly unrecognizable from the original, despite not being a sequel or really doing much else. In a way, New Super Lucky’s Tale could be compared to the jump between Street Fighter II and Super Street Fighter II, in that the game still feels similar to control with the same outline, but nearly everything else about it is polished and tweaked for the better, leading to a far more engaging platformer that’s perfect for anyone to get into, yet has enough to do in order to satisfy the completionists or older players.",2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5e00d94271f25c74e7325f83,GameGrin,,80,"Easy enough for newcomers to just pick up and play, and providing just enough fun and familiar challenge for veterans of the genre.",2019-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5dfbaec3239b721b0efd9741,ZTGD,Ken McKown,75,New Super Lucky’s Tale is an extremely polished director’s cut of a solid 3D platformer.,2019-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5df83064239b721b0efd94f3,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,70,"Lucky himself might be unlucky to be such a boring character, but he is fun to play as, and gets to run around in charming worlds. ",2019-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5de4ccddad4f81777e1f3f03,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,90,"New Super Lucky’s Tale is one of the best 3D platforming games on the Switch today – the quality and presentation is Nintendo first-party level. If you’ve played the game previously on PC and/or the Xbox One, there’s so much more than simply ‘New’ added to the title as there are adjusted visuals, new skills, re-designed levels and hub areas, new cinematics, a rotatable camera, and even more precise controls. As a Switch owner, I’m glad this game was able to branch outside of the Xbox console exclusivity and I’m hoping, considering the game is so different to its initial release, that we’ll also get it on other platforms too. It may be quite easy for seasoned gamers but it’s just so much fun to play, everyone should buy it.",2019-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5de166adad4f81777e1f3d08,MonsterVine,Spencer Legacy,60,"It’s not the deepest or most robust collect-a-thon platformer, but New Super Lucky’s Tale serves as a completely decent 3D platformer that serves up some simple fun for anyone with fond memories of the collect-a-thon craze.",2019-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5dd6930a66e2226fc0064013,Impulsegamer,Scott Romeyn,88,New Super Lucky's Tale is the kind of laid-back easy going game that can be enjoyed by anyone.,2019-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f3ba54b59864725e2d73493,GaminGuardian,,76,"A pleasing game, with an exquisite playability and immerses us fully in his fantasy world. Its biggest problem it is the story and difficulty, very far above of giving us a challenge.",2019-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5f21e2fcd88e035744c1c5db,oprainfall,Josh Speer,90,"Ultimately, as a fan of platformers, I really enjoyed New Super Lucky’s Tale. But since I enjoyed the game so much, I was also hoping for more longevity and more challenge. That said, this is a game that’s easy to recommend for pretty much everyone, even if they don’t think they’re good at platformers. For $39.99, there’s a very enjoyable experience here, albeit a brief one, taking me about 6-7 hours. I think New Super Lucky’s Tale is worth every penny, though if you want more content for your money, you might want to wait for a small sale. That said, I still am very glad I got to play this love letter to the platformer genre, and hope to see more in the future from Playful.",2019-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5dd6612a66e2226fc0063ff4,Rapid Reviews UK,Toby Mortaro,90,"This has been one of the most refreshing and genuinely enjoyable gaming experiences of my year and a massive highlight. My hope for the future is we a get a sequel to this glorious gem, and that it will be twice as long, that was the only downside for me. It was over too soon! If you’re looking for a platformer to keep you entertained for 6-7 hours, then you really can’t go wrong with New Super Lucky’s Tale. A must-have for your Switch library!",2019-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5de8f5f6ad4f81777e1f4b0c,Darkstation,Alex Mateo,80,"New Super Lucky’s Tale is a potpourri of platforming bliss. It borrows from several related genres, including 3D collectathon and 2D sidescroller, but it never betrays its theme of a cute fox running around colorful worlds.",2019-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5de5deb1ad4f81777e1f4163,Jack of All Controllers,Tristan Biggs,100,"Really though, when you love something this much, you just don’t ever want it to end. That is how I feel about New Super Lucky’s Tale. It is a PERFECT platformer game in a world already filled with Mario titles.",2019-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5dcee5af66e2226fc00634f8,The Digital Fix,James Eckhoff,80,"New Super Lucky's Tale is a delight to play, and I strongly encourage young and old alike to give it a try. Just make sure you are patient with loading screens...",2019-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5dce2b6566e2226fc006334e,GBAtemp,Scarlet Bell,88,"New Super Lucky's Tale is a game right at home on a Nintendo console. Featuring bright and colourful environments in a charming world full of life, it draws you in from the offset for an adventure I enjoyed more than some of Mario's. Though slightly frustrating for its loading times, it puts forward a great debut for the adventurous fox on the Switch, and I can only hope to see more down the line.",2019-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5dd2ecb866e2226fc00639b6,Digitally Downloaded,,60,New Super Lucky’s Tale is a competent game but not one which will excite players.,2019-11-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d866f0993765d677873e7a5,Pixel Dynamo,Chris Groves,83,Bells and whistles now as standard!,2015-10-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0a93765d677873e80d,Worth Playing,Dustin Chadwell,85,"All in all, I find myself very happy with what Trials Fusion has to offer, and I think this is a fantastic first entry for the new generation of console hardware. It's a great-looking game with active background and foreground elements, fantastic track designs, an interesting future aesthetic, and some strangely appealing narrative pieces provided by the quirky AI announcer. While the general Trials mechanics are largely unchanged, outside of the misstep represented by the tricks system, I've never seen much need for improvement in the series' basic controls and physics. RedLynx certainly hasn't lost any of the ideas that make the Trials series so much fun to play and has escalated the track design in a way that makes this game feel fresh and new, despite being the 13th entry in a decade-old series.",2014-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0a93765d677873e820,PSX Extreme,Ben Dutka,76,"Trials Fusion can be addictive and wonderfully intoxicating at times. At other times, it will make you burn with a frustrated rage others might find frightening. The good news is that you spend a lot more time smiling than frowning, as you'll love the zany courses and enticing backdrops, as well as the various challenges available for each track.",2014-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0893765d677873e6a4,Kill Screen,Rich Shivener,70,"In my days of dying in Track Central, I gave thumbs up to tracks with robot wars and neon overlays, later finding tracks with alien invasions and drops from million-story high skyscrapers. Just last night, in another track, one of my riders smacked his face on the concrete, only to bounce back into the clouds. Track Central gives into core of the Trials experience and allows us to relish in the waste of biomass. Sorry, riders: this is what you're made for.",2014-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0993765d677873e7ae,The Digital Fix,Luciano Howard,80,"Ultimately what RedLynx has done here is create Trials for the current generation, and brought it to more folks than ever before given the cross-platform availability. They've managed to retain the brilliant physics-based gaming we've seen before and ensure it's possible for newcomers and old pros alike to succeed - to some extent, at least. Where they've brought new elements into play the results are mixed. Quad bikes are great fun but stunt-based tracks are less exciting than they should be. Regardless there's a lot to do, a lot of ways to do it and it can all be done in a pretty and entertaining ecosystem. Whilst it's not going to wow anyone familiar or otherwise with the series, it's going to keep most happy for a pretty long time.",2014-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0893765d677873e693,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,75,"Trials veterans will feel right at home with this latest instalment in the franchise, but they won't be able to shake off that nagging feeling that something is missing, despite the new tricks on offer. Newcomers, prepare to fail again and again as you find yourself addicted to a deceptively simply formula.",2014-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0b93765d677873e868,NZGamer,Aylon Herbet,75,"If you enjoyed the other games, this is likely more of the same, but in a different setting and probably a bit prettier. However, if you're new to the series, like me, and curious to give it a go, you might be better trialing it out with one of the earlier, and cheaper, games in the series first.",2014-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0b93765d677873e883,TechnoBuffalo,Eric Frederiksen,65,A solid core overcomes the aesthetic missteps.,2014-04-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0993765d677873e742,PlayStation Universe,Steven Williamson,75,"Fun, challenging, frustrating and insane - in a good and bad way.",2014-04-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0993765d677873e71a,Gameplanet,Nik Hardy,80,"Trials Fusion delivers exactly what one would expect: the usual high-class core gameplay in a new setting. It's not radically different to other games in the series, but for the moment, that's completely fine.",2014-04-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0893765d677873e6ad,GamingBolt,Andy Brice,80,"The mega popular racer is back and it's just as tricky, frustrating and fun as ever.",2014-04-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0b93765d677873e879,New Game Network,Matt Porter,81,"The Trials series keeps expanding, making you wonder where it will go next. As for the present, this is still a wonderfully fun and engaging game that will delight and frustrate you in equal measures.",2014-04-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0993765d677873e701,PC Invasion,Peter Parrish,70,"All is not perfect in the future, but Trials Fusion is another worthy entry in the series' bizarre bike-bouncing world.",2014-04-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0893765d677873e696,GameWatcher,Joe Donnelly,80,"Familiarity breeds contempt, or so they say. But I don't think this well-worn phrase applies in all circumstances. In the case of Trials Fusion, it would seem that familiarity has bred, well, simply, familiarity. Yes, it feels like we've been here before, partly because we have. But when it's executed with such finesse, is that such a bad thing?",2014-04-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0b93765d677873e8c7,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Craig Pearson,0,"I do like Trials Fusion, but I don't adore it and want to have little dirt-bike babies with it.",2014-04-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0893765d677873e689,CGMagazine,Wayne Santos,80,"It's easy to play, but demands real skill at higher levels.",2014-04-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0b93765d677873e86e,VGChartz,Karl Koebke,,Trials Fusion is a fun game for a first timer like myself but I can't help but think there was a near-perfect formula that has been overly tinkered with before I got here.,2014-04-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0993765d677873e74b,Arcade Sushi,Luke Brown,70,"While not as impressive as its predecessor, Trials Fusion still offered a good sense of achievement, even if it was missing a lot of the fun.",2014-04-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0a93765d677873e860,Operation Sports,Jayson Young,65,"For the first time in series history, Trials Fusion leaves racing fans feeling unfulfilled and shortchanged.",2014-04-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0b93765d677873e86b,Toronto Sun,Riley Little,70,Trials Fusion is just one of those games that manages to pair frustration with desire.,2014-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0a93765d677873e85d,Pure Xbox,Dave Letcavage,70,"This engine may not roar as loudly as it did in Trials Evolution, but it's a solid entry in the series, nonetheless.",2014-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0993765d677873e7b1,Shacknews,Robert Workman,70,"If you managed to endure Trials HD and Trials Evolution and want more where that came from, Trials Fusion will certainly sate your appetite for a next-gen entry. Although the XP system isn't what it could've been, and the new tricks take some getting used to, the community features promise to keep gamers entertained for a long time.",2014-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0893765d677873e681,Cheat Code Central,Angelo D'Argenio,62,"The whole game just feels like it's incomplete. The sci-fi setting is not fully fleshed out. The story is a nice touch by falls flat. The tracks can be innovative but become generic. The mini-games are interesting but shallow. Everything in Trials Fusion is just an inch away from being awesome but, much like a botched motorcycle jump, ends up falling into a pit instead… a pit called mediocrity. Trials Fusion is fun enough, if only because it gives you a chance to return to the Trials gameplay you know and love, but it's easily the weakest of all three Trials titles. Maybe this will change when Ubisoft updates the game for team and tournament modes, which were not working at time of writing, but for now, the game falls just short of greatness.",2014-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5eb8bcdcbdf729557ef4ac0c,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,82,"The next generation Trials title is here bringing us the future. The same old motorcycles are back in the future for some reason, funny though they definitely fit in.",2014-04-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0b93765d677873e880,"TotalBiscuit, The Cynical Brit",John Bain,100,,2014-04-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0993765d677873e70e,ACG,Jeremy Penter,100,,2014-04-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0b93765d677873e876,TrustedReviews,Stuart Andrews,80,"Trials Evolution was a great game and the same can be said for Fusion, even if it struggles to make meaningful advances. The worst thing you can say about it is that it's a refinement of a game that was pretty refined already, and that a few of the new elements seem unnecessary, almost working counter to the purity of Trials. Still, if it's a matter of opinion whether this is the best Trials yet, it almost doesn't matter. It might not be any closer to perfection, but what's here is more than good enough.",2014-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0a93765d677873e807,COGconnected,Frank Naresh,80,"After my first in-depth foray into the world of Trials I've got to admit I'm pretty impressed. This series has graduated into a full fledged game with Trials Fusion given the hard work from RedLynx. Most gamers will love the pick–up and play aspect prevalent throughout the title, but you'll have to curb the urge to toss or bonk your controller in frustration as the difficulty ramps up.",2014-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0993765d677873e7b3,Push Square,Mat Growcott,90,"Trials Fusion is one of the best games on the PlayStation 4, there's no doubt about that. Convince your friends to get it, and established relationships will turn sour faster than an Evel Knievel-esque stunt. Challenging, funny, and exciting – gaming rarely gets any better than this.",2014-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0993765d677873e74e,Dealspwn,Jonathan Lester,90,"Trials Fusion brings the series' addictive and challenging physics-based gameplay to new platforms and the next console generation, and does so with style. Though the loose FMX tricks system underwhelms and a few features are MIA at launch, it's still a huge serving of tightly-honed thrills, humiliating spills, compelling competition and user generated content that deserves your attention.",2014-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0b93765d677873e871,Metro GameCentral,Roger Hargreaves,70,"Not an evolution like the last game, and certainly not a revolution – there's a great deal of fun still to be had in Trials Fusion but unfortunately not much in the way of new ideas.",2014-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0a93765d677873e819,Game Informer,Matt Miller,80,"Still a great series, but not much is changing with this new iteration",2014-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0a93765d677873e813,Hardcore Gamer,Adam Beck,70,"Trials Fusion is basically what we've come to expect from the series, just with a shinier new coat of paint. It's still the incredibly addictive racer that we've come to love, but unfortunately it has a few screws loose.",2014-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0a93765d677873e801,GamesRadar+,Lucas Sullivan,80,"Trials Fusion delivers more of what you want: addictively challenging obstacle courses, complete with precision controls and highly competitive leaderboards. The futuristic setting and subplot don't add much, but they (usually) don't detract from the fun either.",2014-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0a93765d677873e7d4,PlayStation LifeStyle,John VanderSchuit,90,"Trials Fusion is a good game. Great, even. It's taken what we've all come to know and enjoy, and added in quite a few new longevity ingredients to the mix. Create mode will occupy you potentially forever, and besting your friends on the leaderboards is proving to be a new addiction. Superficial unlocks and strange (possibly isolated) network issues aside, I'd definitely pick this game up if I were you.",2014-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0993765d677873e7b6,Game Rant,Anthony Taormina,80,"Diminishing returns may come into play if the next game doesn't push the formula forward, but as it stands, Trials Fusion is another great time with a unique franchise.",2014-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0993765d677873e7ab,TheSixthAxis,Peter Chapman,90,"Trials Fusion continues the tradition of finely balanced frustration and joy that always made previous games in the series so compelling. The online multiplayer situation is a little unclear at launch but this series has always been mostly about the leaderboard struggles and Fusion delivers that in spades. The user-generated content adds plenty of longevity, even beyond the promise of those six DLC packs over the next year and the new trick system – frustrating and difficult to master as it is – is a perfect fit for the game.",2014-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0993765d677873e7a8,EGM,Ray Carsillo,80,"While Trials Fusion isn't the best entry in the long-running motorbike-racing franchise, the core of what made previous entries so great remains, which should satisfy longtime fans and newcomers alike.",2014-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0993765d677873e757,PC Gamer,Ben Griffin,85,"Fusion's thrill isn't in leaping a yawning chasm as a jet screams below, but in simply clearing an overhanging ledge.",2014-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d866f0993765d677873e754,God is a Geek,Adam Cook,80,"Regardless of negatives, Trials Fusion is still a fun, yet hard-core twitch-based experience that will give you hours of pleasure (depending on your definition of the word), but the best part of it is still the competition it creates with your friends list, and with that in mind, I'll see you on the leaderboards, folks.",2014-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,70f924d7ae9b4cfdaf32a00722c6d15b 5d8671d093765d677874d4a9,Kinglink Reviews,,70,"A great cover-based multiplayer shooter. Enjoyable especially with a solid party, but overall is what you expect from the genre. Definitely not for single player fans, but perfect for everyone else.",2019-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d093765d677874d4fe,PSX Extreme,Ryan Hartmann,,"Is The Division worth another chance? The answer to that question, on any front, is ""absolutely"".",2018-04-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d793765d677874d855,GameSkinny,Chris Bowring,80,"Despite its solid third person shooter mechanics and engaging co-op opportunities, The Division screams mediocre in every other sense.",2016-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d793765d677874d846,GameSkinny,,40,"I desperately wanted to love this game, however all of the bad things (as I said in the beginning) subsided the bad, and I was therefore uninterested. Overall, I'd rate this game an honest 5/10, if the Dark Zone had been a success, but it's sadly only a 4/10.",2016-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d693765d677874d816,Gaming Masters,Eddie Stubbington,82,A largish open world with a variety of content. The storyline needs to be expanded upon.,2016-05-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d593765d677874d7dd,Gameplanet,Ben Allan,70,"The Division is a great shooter that's primarily let down by glitches, drabness, repetition, and a thoroughly underwhelming first raid.",2016-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d693765d677874d7ff,Bit Cultures,Peter Starr,72,"Tom Clancy's The Division isn't the game I was hoping it would be. Ubisoft set its sights high with this game, but unfortunately came up short. There's still plenty of fun to be had taking back New York, but I have a hard time seeing it holding players' attention when newer games start to come out. I was hoping The Division would be a game I would go back to again and again, but ultimately, it just made me miss playing Destiny.",2016-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d693765d677874d819,Sirus Gaming,Lexuzze Tablante,80,"Setting the server problems aside, The Division is satisfying at best. However, the game also gives you a lot of things to do in your first few levels below 10 which made the game's pace a little slow. The Dark Zone, cooperative missions, and a lot of things to discover would be the primary reasons why you will be back in the streets of Manhattan. This is the type of game where online open-world shooter players and MMO lovers will enjoy.",2016-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d393765d677874d6a6,BaziCenter,سید مرتضی موسوی,80,"Despite disappointing side missions and weak story, The Division's vibrant and realistic world, balanced gameplay and breath-taking visuals has made it worth checking out.",2016-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d293765d677874d656,Rocket Chainsaw,Andrew Cathie,90,"Massive truly have learned from their time on the sidelines, making sure to avoid many mistakes made by Bungie during the 1.5 years of Destiny and building what is a great experience. With the promise of much content to come, and the great experience that it already provides, Tom Clancy's The Division is easy to recommend to people looking for their next co-op shooter.",2016-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d793765d677874d85d,GamesBeat,Giancarlo Valdes,,"The biggest concern I had going into The Division was its viability as a single-player game. Thankfully, the developers proved me wrong. In spite of my emotionless hero, Ubisoft Massive's dystopian version of New York City is absolutely gripping. While I did come close to burning out (that happens when you play any game six or more hours a day for more than a week), I'm still excited to jump back in and spend more time with the multiplayer modes, as well as dive deeper into the Dark Zone.",2016-04-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d293765d677874d60e,TrueAchievements,Dave Horobin,90,"If the enticement of better loot and stat optimization catches hold of you however, there's a chance that The Division may well become your next addiction, especially if Ubisoft and Massive can keep a steady stream of updates and DLC coming.",2016-04-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d193765d677874d552,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,60,"It feels borderline useless to try and write a review of a game like The Division because it's packaged under this games-as-a-service banner, expected to bandage its problems and evolve into something wholly different in six months/a year/two years.",2016-04-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d393765d677874d6bf,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"Tom Clancy's The Division is an enjoyable shooter with social implementation for those that want to play with friends. After putting 50+ hours into the game, completing the story and running around the Dark Zone as a rogue, Massive will need to keep updating the game with new end-game content. Daily missions are currently the same content, but harder, and running the same missions for the umpteenth time will eventually grow tiresome. The Division has a solid base to build off of, and I'm sure that Massive will keep updating the game with new activities for players to enjoy.",2016-03-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d693765d677874d7ef,Worth Playing,Redmond Carolipio,81,"I'm also probably going to head back into Tom Clancy's The Division in the weeks or months to come as more content emerges and bugs get fixed. Ubisoft has something with serious potential, and it'll be intriguing to see what shape this world takes. I also want to see what stuff awaits in unexplored corners of the Dark Zone. That's really it.",2016-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d593765d677874d7d5,RPG Site,Alex Donaldson,80,"An excellent foundation that is hopefully built on, this is a solid RPG-shooter hybrid that lacks in variety but somehow keeps you well invested all the same.",2016-03-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d193765d677874d530,TechnoBuffalo,,100,"Ubisoft has built an excellent base to work off of. The Division is worth checking out right away, and its future seems bright right now, and time will tell if that's true or not. For now, though? Buy.",2016-03-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d793765d677874d85b,GameZone,Mike Splechta,,"The Division is a fantastic game that has presented its core ideas and mechanics extremely well. When comparing the game to Destiny, which might seem somewhat unfair, it's still clear that Massive certainly borrowed some mechanics that made that game so wildly popular. It's the grind; The promise of ever better loot; The potential to kill a boss and see that orange glow from a distance, that's the stuff that makes The Division worthy of time investment. The gameplay loop is fascinating, even if somewhat repetitive.",2016-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d593765d677874d7ce,games(TM),,80,"The core is excellent, but it could be much more",2016-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d193765d677874d546,MMORPG.com,Robert Lashley,80,Even with its blemishes the Division establishes itself nicely as a new tent pole for Ubisoft and the Massive Entertainment studio and lays the foundation for future expansions to come.,2016-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d593765d677874d7d2,Cubed3,David Lovato,60,"The Division is a solid shooter, but there's nothing compelling about it, either in terms of story or gameplay. Those playing with others will likely have a lot more fun than those playing alone, although it's safe to say anyone who likes a decent shooter will probably want to check it out. Like Destiny, there's sure to be a dedicated following of players for whom the game simply clicks, and the endless grind is reason enough to keep coming back. For the rest, it will probably disappear to their shelves after a few months' time - unless Ubisoft comes up with some compelling post-launch content to keep them holding on.",2016-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d393765d677874d684,Digital Outburst,Carl Phillips,80,"Despite not offering anything particularly new in terms of gameplay, The Division manages to be an enjoyable & addictive online experience thanks to its satisfying loot mechanics. With plenty of content in the open world, an end-game supported with both frequent balance patches, & new activities on the horizon, Ubisoft's latest is definitely recommendable to groups looking for a challenge – be it PvE against the AI, or fighting other players in the Dark Zone.",2016-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d193765d677874d5c1,The A.V. Club,William Hughes,,The Division might be the glossiest Skinner box ever created,2016-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d593765d677874d7e0,NZGamer,Aylon Herbet,78,It's going to be interesting to see what The Division is like six months from now.,2016-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d593765d677874d7da,Digital Chumps,Nathaniel Stevens,90,"Tom Clancy's The Division is almost everything that was advertised in 2013. While the visuals have certainly been pulled back a bit, probably because of hardware limitations, the gameplay has been delivered as promised.",2016-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d593765d677874d7c3,Gaming Nexus,Charles Husemann,80,"Ubisoft has created a wonderful world for gamers to play in, but The Division is held back by a lack of mission diversity and some gameplay quirks.",2016-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d593765d677874d7bd,Shacknews,Daniel Perez,80,"Frustrations with its servers aside, The Division is what I wished Bungie's Destiny would have been. It has an engrossing and fascinating story, a wide variety of loot to collect, and collectibles and side missions that help give a much clearer picture of the terrifying reality of what would happen if New York City was hit with a deadly, flu-like virus.",2016-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d593765d677874d7b3,Kotaku,Kirk Hamilton,,The Division's mechanical underpinnings are sturdy enough to make me forget how much of a bummer its story can be; its shooting and looting are slick enough to make me wonder if it still might evolve into something more inspired.,2016-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671cf93765d677874d443,Screen Rant,Rob Keyes,70,"Tom Clancy's The Division is a beautiful and addictive looter shooter that lacks depth and innovation in gameplay, mission design, and story.",2016-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d593765d677874d7c1,Washington Post,Christopher Byrd,,"""The Division"" rewards tactical thinking. One memory I retain from my week with the game involved running up and crouching behind a concrete abutment, while on the other side an enemy was shooting. I tossed a health station behind me to regenerate my health then tossed a turret behind the armored gunner. As he staggered from the turret, I popped up from behind cover and eliminated him.",2016-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d593765d677874d7ba,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,87,"And if you find yourself spending minutes going through all your latest purple items after a few successful high-level Dark Zone extractions, then you'll probably be sticking around to find out what that will look like.",2016-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d593765d677874d7a8,The Digital Fix,Andrew Phillips,90,It's not perfect but it's one of the best online titles ever released.,2016-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d293765d677874d614,Impulsegamer,Sean Warhurst,84,"The storyline can be a little underwhelming and some can argue that once you reach the end game there's not too much to do besides run the same few mission types over and over on higher difficulties. Whilst this is true to a degree, the sheer addictive thrill of increasing your weapon accuracy by two points well and truly sucked me in and I found myself finally understanding the draw of MMOs and games like Destiny.",2016-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d693765d677874d820,New Game Network,Tim Reid,83,"Despite a weak narrative and some repetitive elements, The Division is a slick and engrossing co-operative loot focused shooter with one of the most visually striking settings around.",2016-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d593765d677874d7b0,Push Square,Alex Stinton,80,"Any enjoyment to be found in The Division could easily have been smothered by its tremendously dull side content. Fortunately, it's saved from some all too familiar open world bloat by not only the high stake thrills of the Dark Zone but its top notch story missions. When added to a wealth of other positives – like its loot system and detailed open world – this entertaining action RPG manages to muster more than enough antibodies to overcome what thankfully turns out to be a mild case of the Ubisofts.",2016-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d393765d677874d693,PC Invasion,Peter Parrish,60,"Decent third-person shooting mechanics, geared strongly toward co-op; but unless your brain is tickled by colour-tiered items the rote repetition will eventually drive you from Manhattan. The Division's speculative catastrophe fiction never sits convincingly with its pure, stat-based loot grind.",2016-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d393765d677874d687,Game Revolution,Peter Paras,70,"They say to avoid the pitfalls of the future, we must look to the past. At the very least for Ubisoft, this mantra could have been thought of a lot more in creating The Division. Like BioWare and Rockstar Games, the French-Canadian publisher has proved time and time again that they are near unbeatable when it comes to hatching up brilliant new IPs. Sadly, they are just as frustrating in what exactly these grand idea games add up to. Watch Dogs, Assassin's Creed, and now The Division are all the kinds of worlds I love to lose myself in. But I think we're at impasse. Entertainment is ever evolving, and that goes double for videogames. It's just not enough to make a game that is big and richly-detailed, only to then tie down players by saying ""look at all this, but seriously just do this… pew pew pew!""",2016-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d193765d677874d543,PSX Extreme,Ben Dutka,87,"Tom Clancy's The Division is an extremely entertaining and well-developed game, featuring surprisingly fantastic story-based missions, a rock solid technical presentation, a fantastic blend of accessibility and depth, and a sky-high fun factor. That fun factor doesn't fall as far as you think when you strike out on your own, and for all you loot-hounds - man, this kinda reminded me of my manic drive for loot in Diablo III! - who love a challenge, you gotta give it a try. Just don't spend too much time in the Dark Zone because I think it might have an adverse effect on your gaming psyche.",2016-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d693765d677874d811,Guns & Pixels,Facundo Precentado,88,"Very different combat abilities, addictive gameplay and a little bit of strategy. You'll find The Division is more than it seems at a first glance.",2016-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8671d593765d677874d7e3,AR12Gaming,Alan Walsh,80,"Despite some annoyances with the gameplay mechanics and overused mission objectives, The Division truly is an exciting and immersive role-playing experience.",2016-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,0779c614dfa54d6b9905199bd5f3c195 5d8679e993765d6778781e5f,TechRaptor,Kyle Johnson,90,"Boasting surprising depth and an engaging world, Figment is proof that something that looks geared towards a younger audience can be enjoyed by everyone.",2019-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e993765d6778781e5d,GameSkinny,Joshua Broadwell,90,Figment turns a touchy topic into an engaging puzzle adventure that's filled with heart and some excellent setting and soundtrack designs.,2019-05-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e993765d6778781e54,Culture of Gaming,Mike Nigrelli,75,"Bedtime Digital Games filled Figment with so much charm and whimsy that it’s just a shame there isn’t more of it. Before I knew it, I had captured all three of the escaped fears, and my journey was over. I found myself wishing there were more to the ending. But there isn’t. But as I’ve stated numerous times in this review, Figment isn’t really here to make you think too hard. The subject matter makes it seem like there should be more weight to everything, but its chill pace contradicts this. While it can be too slow at times, with its leisurely pace and cool music, it’s up to the player to decide if they think the game is “chill” or whether it’s shallow of content. And as I wished for more challenge at times, both in content and message, I wavered between the two. And ultimately, that’s what’s on my mind.",2019-05-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e993765d6778781e51,PlayStation Universe,,80,"Figment is a very attractive, fun game that tackles some serious issues. It however tackles these issues in a very light-hearted manner and I appreciated that. It's perhaps a bit easy and simple but it's fun, bright and colourful. It will not take up much of your time but you may just take something away from it about fighting your own personal nightmares.",2019-05-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e993765d6778781e52,GamePitt,,85,"I thoroughly enjoyed the five hours or so I spent playing Figment. I never once felt bored or that it overstayed its welcome, to me it was the perfect length. It’s a charming adventure with very satisfying and creative puzzles complimented by an attractive art style. It does a fantastic job of exploring the human mind’s inner demons and balancing the heavy subject matter with light-hearted dialogue and musical moments. Minor combat and language issues aside, I would whole-heartedly recommend Figment to all who wish to take a journey into the mind.",2018-12-04T05:00:00.000Z,False,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e993765d6778781e5a,FNintendo,Nuno Nêveda,70,"Figment is an original adventure and puzzle game with a topic that carries an additional layer of importance, that of depression. Thanks to the game's impressive hand-drawn visuals and approach to the topic, fans of both adventure and puzzle games will find themselves enjoying Figment from the beginning to the end. While the combats are too simple and the puzzles become a bit repetitive after a while, this is a very welcome addition to the Nintendo Switch catalogue.",2018-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e993765d6778781e4f,PS4Blog.net,,80,"Figment is a clever, fun, charming, and great looking adventure on Nintendo Switch that you should definitely play. The game might be a tad linear, but that only means you won't be taking on any unnecessary side-quests that could distract you from the story and your main objective: saving this mind from the nightmares. The game's hand-drawn look, the rhythmic sounds that will complement the action and welcome you to each new area you visit, and the funny songs that are showcased during boss fights will keep you coming back for more until you complete this 6-8 hour journey.",2018-08-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e993765d6778781e61,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,85,"Exploring is a real joy thanks to the high-quality, artistic presentation that's shown off here. The recesses of the hand-drawn mind are bright and richly colored. Figment displays a whimsical imagination that demonstrates some truly charming attention to detail.",2018-07-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5f42f15d62b431526f8e233b,oprainfall,,70,"Figment is the purest definition of “sleeper hit”. It was quietly announced for Switch a year ago and made its way out on all platforms last month, launching in a sea of quality goodness that has become the Switch’s weekly shtick. While Figment is short but sweet, the only bring-downs on offer are its lengthy load times, sometimes interminable puzzles, and a $20 price point that might be a touch too much for the run time. If you’re interested in taking a solid adventure with likable characters and a colorful style, Figment is a good fit for your action adventure indie needs.",2018-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e893765d6778781df0,Digitally Downloaded,,70,"What players will find with Figment is a game that paces itself well to create a world that tackles the inner demons of its protagonist in a way that is simultaneously light hearted and without trivialising the seriousness of the themes. If for no other reason, you should look at this one for its art direction alone. It really is gorgeous.",2018-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e893765d6778781e1f,NintendoWorldReport,Alexander Morningstar,75,"It's clear that a lot shown in Figment is not what the focus of the experience, it's the puzzles, which don't always stick the landing. A handful of exceptions crop up, but not nearly as many as I would have liked. Check out Figment if you're interested in taking on a puzzle adventure indie, with some cute visual touches, and can handle a little puzzle fatigue.",2018-07-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e893765d6778781e16,NoobFeed,Adam Siddiqui,80,Puzzle and action fans will find a lot of noteworthy moments and difficult challenges throughout Figment.,2018-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e893765d6778781e19,COGconnected,Anthony Bacchus,86,Figment is a beautifully made puzzle-adventure action game that sits among the finest indie games on Switch.,2018-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e993765d6778781e64,Nintendo Times,Jay Kittelson,80,Looking for a fun adventure through the complicated mess that a person’s mind can be? Perhaps you enjoy snarky anti-heroes that begrudgingly become the hero they need to be to help those he most likely doesn’t care much about? Take Figment for a ride as it should bring a smile to your face and won’t frustrate you too much with any kind of unnecessary difficulty.,2018-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e893765d6778781e13,Goomba Stomp,Patrick Murphy,65,"'Figment' wants to tap into the limitless potential of the mind, but ultimately comes up with a safe, mostly uninspired puzzle adventure. Rich music and some clever brain-teasers highlight the 4-5 hours of gameplay, but tedious mechanics and solutions, as well as repetitive visuals that can't quite capture the imagination, keep the game from realizing its full potential.",2018-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e893765d6778781dea,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,85,"In the end I see Figment being the sort of game that may vary wildly in how people feel about it. If you’re in tune with its themes and embrace everything it has to offer it’s really a beautiful and brilliant title, daringly doing everything its own unique way. If some of the elements just don’t pull you in it may play out very differently though. On the strength of its creativity and earnestness I happen to be a big fan and I’d encourage everyone to at least give it a look, it’s a pretty unique experience on the Switch.",2018-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e893765d6778781e2a,Nintendo Life,Ryan Craddock,70,"Figment is an attractive, creative puzzler that explores the human mind's inner demons very nicely indeed. The gameplay is good, if never revolutionary, with just a handful of downers being present in an otherwise solid experience. The game's most creative moments – such as its boss battles – and the way in which it deals with its heavy subject matter are the real winners here, though, and should go a long way towards encouraging a purchase for those who are most interested.",2018-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e893765d6778781e0a,GamingTrend,Nathan Anstadt,60,"Figment's mechanics are woefully underdeveloped, but the rest of the game is so cohesive and often brilliant that it's difficult to dismiss out of hand. The ambient soundtrack, and especially the boss songs go a long way and are worth playing through the slight, five hour game to hear if that interests you at all. If not, the gameplay can be downright boring at times.",2018-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e893765d6778781df8,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"Figment isn't very long – it took me perhaps three or four hours to reach the end – but for every moment, it kept me fixated and enchanted.",2018-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e993765d6778781e57,Nintendo Insider,Alex Seedhouse,70,"Your quest to help Dusty bring peace to the mind again is memorable, even if the adventure is an uneven one. It’s a journey that’s ridden with cringeworthy puns, but made all the more worthwhile thanks to the way that Dusty and Piper bounce off one another and take comfort in the silliness of it all.",2018-06-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e893765d6778781e34,The Indie Game Website,Ed Nightingale,70,"This short little adventure is sometimes laborious, but it’s all so charmingly presented that any flaws are easily forgiven.",2018-06-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5eee4051d88e035744c180c8,33bits,Jon Andoni Ortiz,70,"Figment is a fun game, with a great musical section and a really low difficulty. It is a family game, which will be enjoyed by all members of the family, but will be even more enjoyable if played together. A more than good introduction to video games.",2018-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e993765d6778781e95,PushStartPlay,John Little,75,"Bedtime Digital have created another whimsical adventure, and despite some genericism here and there, the musical theme ultimately makes it.",2017-12-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e993765d6778781e92,Quillstreak,Jared Liam Moore,80,Figment is an elegantly designed title that offers an insightful look into the inner workings of what it is to be human. Travelling around the mind with Dusty is an absolute joy and definitely worth sinking your teeth into.,2017-10-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e993765d6778781e82,VideoGamer,Alice Bell,70,"A well put together action puzzler, Figment has truly outstanding musical work. It'd be a great game to discover with children, but you'd probably need one to get the most out of it.",2017-10-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e993765d6778781e8c,PC Aficionado,Tom Olson,80,Figment is a truly wonderful game that took me completely by surprise. The production values are there for everyone to see in the visuals and sound departments.,2017-10-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e993765d6778781e87,Washington Post,Christopher Byrd,,"Ultimately, ""Figment"" is a well-designed adventure game that looks to flatter the senses with its levity and zest for life.",2017-09-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e993765d6778781e84,GameSpot,Leif Johnson,70,Figment is a delightful isometric puzzler that skillfully uses storybook imagery to tackle weighty themes associated with trauma and depression.,2017-09-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e993765d6778781e8f,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,70,"A beautifully drawn world, great soundtrack, and solid puzzle/level design throughout. The game may suffer from awkward movement and long loading times, but it is worth it.",2017-09-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e993765d6778781e7f,COGconnected,Henry Kulick,90,"From an art style perspective, it's gorgeous work made by very talented people.",2017-09-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 61f7c7259e5c48c548d75cbc,NoobFeed,Bogdan Robert Mateș,80,"From an audiovisual perspective, there’s no doubt that Figment is one of the best titles that have come out this year. Its world is greatly built; its puzzles strike a balance between player involvement and reward without being too difficult.",2017-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e993765d6778781e89,God is a Geek,Gary Bailey,90,"Figment tackles a potentially emotional subject, but does so without depressing the player. Quite the opposite. Its gameplay and writing come together in such a charming and musical way, you'll find yourself smiling throughout.",2017-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5d8679e993765d6778781e7d,TheSixthAxis,,80,What really stands out with Figment is the way that it deals with loss and despair whilst managing to be optimistic and uplifting.,2017-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,addd4e86c4d746ab86f21606bdadce7d 5fd658cc038871749d418b16,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,80,"The Jackbox Party Pack 7 is yet another solid addition to the series and the most well-rounded pack yet. Champ’d Up, Talking Points, Quiplash 3, there’s quite a few highlights this time around!",2020-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c864736705c48549288f803a113cf96 5fabdbd3038871749d414b02,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,80,"I thought Jackbox Party Pack 7 could not surprise me. Every year usually features a comparable selection of games with the usual ups and downs, but this year's selection is of a higher caliber. Even the weakest title is well thought out, making this a great offering that I am sure everyone can enjoy to some extent. Some of the games might be more restrictive if you prefer streaming or playing in larger groups, but that is a small downside when the included games are so much fun.",2020-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c864736705c48549288f803a113cf96 5fa28cecfce0972e4e5f9b6d,Jump Dash Roll,Rob Kershaw,80,Three great games - plus two potentially great games when played in person - equals one seriously strong chapter of a very polished franchise. Jackbox Party Pack 7 really does have something for everyone.,2020-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c864736705c48549288f803a113cf96 5fa1d2c8fce0972e4e5f9ae5,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,59,Playing The Jackbox Party Pack 7 is like smelling a fart after a delicious meal. You'll be reminded of good times but it definitely stinks.,2020-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c864736705c48549288f803a113cf96 5fa195b7fce0972e4e5f9a89,TechRaptor,Andrew Stretch,70,"The Jackbox Party Pack 7 samples some of the past with Quiplash 3 while managing to revolutionize previous concepts with new twists breathing fresh air into their games. This more diverse collection might not have everything you want, but it likely has something for everyone.",2020-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c864736705c48549288f803a113cf96 5fa0ed33fce0972e4e5f9985,Nintendo Times,Evan Roode,90,"EXCELLENT - Usually with these kinds of releases, it’s common to see three or four really fun games and then one or two just okay ones, but I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of filler here. Since 2014, it seems Jackbox really has homed in on what makes a good party game. Whether your strong suit is writing, drawing, performing, or listening — whether you’re killing time with friends or streaming to thousands — Jackbox Party Pack 7 has something for the social gamer in all of us.",2020-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c864736705c48549288f803a113cf96 5f98acd2fce0972e4e5f8d6b,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,80,"A few niggles aside, Jackbox Party Pack 7 is another cracker of a party game. It’s a great mix of word play and creative or collaborative challenges which anyone who’s familiar with a mobile phone can inuit quickly. From your nan to your little (teenage) brother, there’s giggles to be had here.",2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c864736705c48549288f803a113cf96 5f91c514fce0972e4e5f852d,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,80,"The degree of customization and accessibility is fantastic. Sure, some technical issues might be plaguing the Switch version right now, but even with some speed bumps, the likes of Quiplash 3, The Devil and the Details, and Champ'd Up are likely to become new game night staples. Hopefully they won't have to be on Discord and Zoom for the rest of time.",2020-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c864736705c48549288f803a113cf96 5f91956efce0972e4e5f84c6,GamingTrend,David Flynn,95,"Jackbox Party Pack 7 is yet another fantastic party game with something for everyone. While Talking Points and Blather 'Round are the highlights here, every game is still bundles of fun. I wonder, does Jackbox Games get tired of putting out banger after banger every year? Because I'm sure not tired of their innovation and creativity.",2020-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c864736705c48549288f803a113cf96 5f90a179fce0972e4e5f83f3,COGconnected,Stephanie Sung,90,"It doesn’t matter if you’ve never played the games before or if your artistic ability is basically zero, Jackbox Party Pack 7 is sure to bring a lot of joy into your home. There is a good variety of games, from creating speeches to drawing pictures, which can be as vanilla or as inappropriate as you choose it to be. Even though it is an offline multiplayer game, you can easily stream this to your friends. This party pack is a no-brainer to have in your library and is guaranteed to keep everyone busy while putting a smile on their faces.",2020-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c864736705c48549288f803a113cf96 5f93190cfce0972e4e5f87fa,Siliconera,Graham Russell,90,"Never has the world needed Jackbox Games’ library more than it has in 2020. Sure, it’s been fun to play in the same room and through streaming for the past six years! But with so many needing more social interaction with friends and family and only being able to do that remotely, now is a great time for a fresh Jackbox Party Pack.",2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,2c864736705c48549288f803a113cf96 5f8f1a8afce0972e4e5f818a,DualShockers,Charlie Wacholz,90,"The Jackbox Party Pack 7 is here with a slew of mostly awesome, creative new games that carry the torch of the Jackbox franchise with pomp.",2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c864736705c48549288f803a113cf96 5f8ddc0efce0972e4e5f800c,Shacknews,Ozzie Mejia,70,"The Jackbox Party Pack 7 isn't the best of the bunch, but it's still a solid game night for anybody looking to pass the time with friends and family that they don't get to see as much these days.",2020-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c864736705c48549288f803a113cf96 5f8dc1e6fce0972e4e5f7fd9,PlayStation Universe,Joe Apsey,85,"The Jackbox Party Pack 7 brings us a collection of five games that make for one of the better packs to release in recent memory. Talking Points and The Devil And The Details should be new mainstays for how frantic and fun they are, with Champ'd Up and Blather Round complementing them nicely. Quiplash 3 disappoints with its changes, but the package as a whole is a thrilling collection for any party or group gathering.",2020-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c864736705c48549288f803a113cf96 5f8daeadfce0972e4e5f7ec4,God is a Geek,Chris White,80,"The Jackbox Party Pack 7 features a wide range of games, bringing highly accessible fun to the masses with each funny and addictive inclusion.",2020-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c864736705c48549288f803a113cf96 5f8dab2bfce0972e4e5f7eb4,Destructoid,Caitlin Cooke,80,"Overall, I thought this was a pretty solid Jackbox pack, if not one of my favorites. There were some issues with the Switch edition that I hope will be cleared up soon -- not just with Champ'd Up, but it also took quite a while for some of the other games to connect. Otherwise this was a really solid mix of games, with much more thought put into the ""personality"" of each game (always love a good theme song).",2020-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c864736705c48549288f803a113cf96 5f8d99cffce0972e4e5f7e97,GameSpew,,50,"I wish I could say more good things about The Jackbox Party Pack 7, but overall I was disappointed by this selection. I’ve come to expect that one or two of the games might not be great, but with three of the games here being complete duds, this is probably the poorest Party Pack yet.",2020-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c864736705c48549288f803a113cf96 5f899ddffce0972e4e5f77ae,TheSixthAxis,Jason Coles,90,"The thing I'm most impressed within this pack is that the quality of all of the games is so high. With most Jackbox Party Packs, there's one or two that you'll end up avoiding or that doesn't quite match up to the others in the bundle, but each game in The Jackbox Party Pack 7 offers something different and appeal to nearly everyone. You'll have an immense amount of fun with this pack, and it might just be the best Jackbox Party Pack yet.",2020-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,2c864736705c48549288f803a113cf96 618fd044722a083b93f313af,RPG Fan,Peter Triezenberg,76,"Despite the change in perspective, this is a worthy entry in the Darksiders series, though not without its pitfalls.",2021-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 6050dbad529d50e69fa10c1c,GAMEtainment,Kalle Sieger,68,"You don't need any previous knowledge of the Darksiders universe to enjoy the twinstick shooter. Graphically, the game is very impressive. The cutscenes could have been more than just comics. As already mentioned, Darksiders Genesis is a bit more difficult than one would initially think. The balancing certainly has little problems at the bosses at the latest, because you clearly see that the bosses wear the pants. The jumping passages really got on my nerves, which is largely due to the inflexible camera. All in all, the developer Airship Syndicate has brought an entertaining video game onto the market with Darksiders Genesis, which knows how to captivate for around 15+ hours in solo as well as in co-op mode.",2021-03-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5ea01566bdf729557ef490fd,Gameblog,Jonathan Bushle,60,"Darksiders Genesis is a pretty good spin-off to the main series. For sure, it will entertain and please the fans !",2020-04-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e85be84bdf729557ef4715f,FNintendo,Ulisses Domingues,70,"Thanks to its well executed balance between a hack and slash and an RPG, as well as its system of skills, the relationship between the two main characters and its very compelling combat, there's more than enough here to satisfy those who gravitate to these kinds of games. While not all is perfect when it comes to its less than ideal performance on the Switch screen, Darksiders Genesis has proved itself worthy for everyone to try it out.",2020-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e9d0528bdf729557ef48cd9,Geeks Under Grace,Damien Chambers,90,Darksiders is a fantastic game that successfully merges elements from Zelda and God of War to make a gritty classic all on its own.,2020-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e677975bdf729557ef43c31,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,75,"With a new prespective with some RPG elements into the mix, Darksiders Genesis is a good distraction from the main series, that ads up some lore and story to it.",2020-03-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e7263a3bdf729557ef450d0,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,75,"Darksiders Genesis is a minor game in the Darksiders franchise, but despite this, and the playable change of perspective, it is still a 100% Darksiders. Finally we meet the fourth Horseman, Strife, which will bring us a new way to play, and we will put ourselves in the skin of War again. It can be enjoyed perfectly alone but it is in a cooperative, where you can get the most out of the combination of both characters. The Switch version has lacked a technical boost, though it's still fully enjoyable.",2020-03-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5ee6ab05c28b1c4114c287b3,Hey Poor Player,Francis DiPersio,70,"Despite its camera quirks and a few random crashes to the PlayStation 4 home screen, I enjoyed my time with Darksiders: Genesis. And if you’re a fan of the series who’s looking for a fresh take on the franchise, I think you will too. Developer Airship Syndicate has done a commendable job of transplanting the Darksiders universe to the hack-and-slash genre. With some genuinely solid puzzles and platforming segments to complement the game’s weighty and fun combat, it’s a game that’s worth experiencing alone, and even better with a friend.",2020-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e737c90bdf729557ef45239,INDIANTVCZ,,80,"Darksiders Genesis takes action to another level with its fast-paced combat system and amazing music. Unfortunately, it falls behind with unoriginal puzzles and lack of polish.",2020-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e6b07abbdf729557ef44595,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,80,"Its platforming and minor issues aside, Darksiders Genesis provides a fun hack-and-slash experience that further fleshes out the world’s lore at the same time. The addition of Strife to the mix also provides a nice change of pace over his more serious brethren. If you love Darksiders or are looking for a different take on the Diablo formula, Darksiders Genesis is worth a trip to hell and back.",2020-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5f200170d88e035744c1c0d4,Vamers,Edward Swardt,85,Having an isometric viewpoint automatically makes the game look surprisingly like some Diablo wannabe. The assumption that it would be similar to Diablo was compounded even further by the pre-release marketing material -- gameplay videos that most definitely gave off the feeling the developers copied directly from Activision Blizzard’s homework. In short: the game is nothing like Diablo… yet it manages to be one of the best Diablo-type games I have played in years.,2020-03-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5eb6cfb0bdf729557ef4ab73,PSX Extreme,Lorenzo Lombardi,83,"A true return to form, this is a prequel that gives audiences the chance to once again bask in the wonderful hack and slash glory, this time with a friend and a whole new perspective. Topping it all off with an intriguing story that acts as a cardinal chapter in the story’s canon, Darksiders Genesis completes the tetralogy with Horseman Strife, style, and substance.",2020-03-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e664c10bdf729557ef42fa2,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,80,"Darksiders: Genesis is a worthy continuation of the Darksiders franchise, delivering another solid entry in the Darksiders franchise in a package that’s fun to play and tough to put down. The bonus of being able to play through with a friend just makes the experience all the better, and if you don’t mind hunting for upgrade items and collectibles, this is a fun romp that helps further flesh out the game’s universe. It performs well on Switch and it’s great to see the franchise getting due attention on the platform. More importantly, it proves out that Darksiders can still delight and surprise, not just in spite of, but because of its willingness to experiment.",2020-03-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e631250bdf729557ef42e7e,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,82,Darksiders Genesis is actually a great spin-off for the series with two leads that work very well together and this perspective was a very neat change-up.,2020-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e62b2d2bdf729557ef42e1a,WayTooManyGames,Kyle Nicol,85,"I’ll admit I was pretty skeptical with the Switch port of Darksiders Genesis, based on the disappointing port of Darksiders 2 to the system. So I was pleasantly surprised by the successful port over to Switch, even though it is not perfect. It’s definitely worth playing, especially if you’ve never tried it before.",2020-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e62a0bfbdf729557ef42dfe,BaziCenter,Kasra Karimi Tar,85,"The first 15 minutes of Darksiders Genesis is enough to prove that it's far better than Darksiders 3, and shows why Airship Syndicate should continue to work on the series. If you are a fan of the genre, Genesis is definitely one of your top choices.",2020-03-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e5ffd72bdf729557ef42a3c,Nerfeados,Oscar Nino,,"Darksiders Genesis is a welcome change to a kind of stale franchise. Airship Syndicate work is definitely a good one, although the pacing of the story can feel weird sometimes and the camera is definitely a problem that can make the combat experience a little bit clumsy.",2020-03-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e5fcb51bdf729557ef429a3,Impulsegamer,John Werner,96,I definitely recommend this game for anyone who wants something that is story driven but wants something to play casually without having to commit to a 1000-hour saga.,2020-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e5ea73dbdf729557ef42802,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,90,"Darksiders Genesis may be one of the best games in the Darksiders franchise. The banter between War and Strife works on so many levels, and the added co-op support is the icing on the cake. Yes, I would have preferred to see matchmaking and positioning on the map, but neither are deal-breakers. The camera doesn't always cooperate with some of the platforming sections, but I mostly enjoyed the 15 hours spent playing through the campaign. You are free to replay any of the 16 chapters to collect any missing items/cores. The arena mode lets you take your characters into battle against ten grueling waves of enemies.",2020-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e5e3579bdf729557ef42757,TheSixthAxis,Dominic Leighton,90,"Despite the fundamental changes to the series' viewpoint, Darksiders Genesis feels like a true Darksiders game, and banishes any memory of the lacklustre third entry.",2020-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e5e1bf3bdf729557ef4273b,GamesFinest,Jeanette Kanitz,80,"""Darksiders Genesis"" proves to be an atmospheric offshoot of the popular game series and, just like its predecessors, manages to deliver exciting new approaches. Even though the player in ""Darksiders Genesis"" has to do without a comprehensive root system, the well thought-out talent tree allows the implementation of a wide variety of game styles. While the two multiplayer modes offer an additional game incentive, the different difficulty levels ensure that even passionate connoisseurs of the genre are brought to their knees every now and then. As usual, the individual levels are dark and varied and invite you to explore and discover thanks to numerous hidden items and tricky puzzle passages. No question, ""Darksider's Genesis"" does not come close to other genre greats in terms of scope - but especially lovers of the game series will not be disappointed.",2020-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e6e932fbdf729557ef4476c,Pardis Game,Mohammad Mahdi Hossein Zadeh,70,"Darksiders Genesis is a decent yet confused game. It provides enjoyable combat and boss fights, but ruins their potential with excessive emphasis on puzzle and platformer sections of the game. The problem is that this section has been poorly designed. The story and the narrative are acceptable, but on the other hand, the environments are lifeless. Despite all of this, Darksiders Genesis can be an enjoyable title for the fans of the series or those who want something to keep them occupied while they wait for Diablo",2020-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e58baadbdf729557ef41ec1,CFG Games,Maximillian Ringgenberg,90,"Darksiders Genesis tries its hand at something new once more and finds more successes than fails. Strife is another great character for the series. Genesis has excellent art direction, varied enemies with fun combat in either solo or co-op play. Do not lose the balance by missing this title!",2020-02-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e56e466bdf729557ef41c0b,Digital Chumps,Steven McGehee,88,"Darksiders Genesis is a strong entry to the franchise and it’s one that should appeal not only to fans and newcomers of Darksiders, but also to anyone that enjoys a isometric dungeons crawlers with two player co-op support.",2020-02-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e568d9cbdf729557ef41b41,ZTGD,John Whitehouse,85,"Genesis may position itself as merely a side story; just a small alternative look at one part of this universe. But it is so much more than that. It offers a more personal story and one that may seem insignificant at first, but has wider implications to the story as a whole. Tied to that is gameplay that is both fun and chaotic in equal measure and offers replay value to those who want to go back again and again.",2020-02-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e551875bdf729557ef41979,Impulsegamer,Paul Stuart,64,"If you're a Darksiders diehard, consider picking up Daksiders Genesis on a different platform. It's near unplayable on the Switch, but has the seeming makings of a better outcome, elsewhere.",2020-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5f1ed67cd88e035744c1bc91,Enternity.gr,Platon Peppas,70,"The Platforming and the design of puzzles and levels, immediately brings to mind the good elements of the previous games and confirms that the passion still exists.",2020-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e541a4cbdf729557ef4179b,Cubed3,Justin Prinsloo,70,"Technical foibles aside, Darksiders Genesis provides yet another fresh take on everyone's favourite Horsemen of the Apocalypse. The isometric viewpoint is an interesting new direction, and one that isn't quite justified by the familiar hack 'n' slash action, but this is nevertheless a fun and well-designed experience that stays true to its roots despite its diminished scale. Fans of Darksiders will surely find a lot to enjoy here.",2020-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e52dc4bbdf729557ef4161b,Gameplanet,Billy Atman,75,"Darksiders Genesis is a welcome addition to a solid franchise and does a good job at expanding on the universe. Despite the shift in camera perspective, the game retains its signature blend of combat, puzzles and platforming and is a joy to play. Small issues like a woeful map and occasional bugs get in the way of the action a little, but the addition of co-op and the excellent gameplay more than makes up for any shortfalls. Genesis is a must-play for fans of the series and those looking for some solid action on the Switch.",2020-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e56322dbdf729557ef41aee,Gamefa,Saeed Aghababaie,88,"Without a doubt Darksiders Genesis is one of the best isometric action-RPGs of all time. Almos everything in this game is amazing and well placed. It takes you to a journey with 2 cool brothers War and Strife and either you play it co-op or single player, this journey is fantastic. Action, puzzles and platforming parts are completely balanced and with so many collectible,challenges and secrets in the world, replay value is high. Unlike previous games, Darksiders Genesis has isometric camera, but other than that it is a complete Darksiders in every aspects. Of course the game has issues like some weird technical problems, various types of bugs and not so efficient map, but these are nothing compare to beautiful art style, deep balanced gameplay, high replay value, high quality upgrade system, amazing boss fights, 2 cool protagonists with completely diffrent gameplay style and also nice co-op mode. Darksiders Genesis is a must buy for fans of series or if you are looking for amzing action-RPGs like Diablo. it's 30 $ but it has much more high quality contents than many 60 $ games. Now we want next Darksiders Genesis with Death and Fury!",2020-02-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e537637bdf729557ef4164b,Nintendo Enthusiast,Steve Clist,70,"Darksiders Genesis may forever be in the shadow of Diablo III, but that’s not necessarily a bad place to be. If you are a fan of Blizzard’s ARPG, chances are you’ll find a lot to enjoy here. I know that I did.",2020-02-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e506710bdf729557ef4145e,NintendoWorldReport,John Rairdin,80,"While I do wish that it had maintained the unified world of its mainline brethren, the adventure is thrilling from beginning to end. The Switch port itself certainly has some rough spots, but is overall still a solid way to experience Darksiders Genesis. An oddly hidden mission reward system and horrible map may cause some confusion, but the music and character dialogue are all superb. Fans of the Darksiders franchise will almost certainly find enjoyment here and newcomers can feel at ease knowing that they don't need to play the previous entries to enjoy this one.",2020-02-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e5015f1bdf729557ef4139c,But Why Tho?,Charles Hartford,75,"When all is said and done I found Darksiders Genesis a fun, if somewhat shallow game experience.",2020-02-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e4f1be6bdf729557ef412c0,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,60,"It’s only once all of the ill-advised puzzle and platforming mechanics have been introduced and enough time has passed for you to become comfortable with them that things begin to click, by which point you’ll also have extra attacks that help to paper over the inconsistent context-sensitivity and frequency with which you become stuck in the floor. Even then, Darksiders Genesis can go horribly awry—boss fights are weirdly unbalanced and gimmicky, and it’s often impossible to differentiate between platforms and decorations that cause you to void out and take damage—but there’s an underlying charm that almost makes it worth it.",2020-02-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e4e904abdf729557ef410d9,CGMagazine,Jordan Biordi,60,Darksiders Genesis is basically a Diablo clone that forgot to clone Diablo.,2020-02-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e5ba839bdf729557ef42502,Gamer's Palace,Manuel Eichhorn,83,"Darksiders Genesis is a great addition to the series. It features a complex and diverse gameplay and while it may get frustrating at times, everything can be managed in single-player as well as the good co-op mode. The menus are a bit overloaded and I had something like a love-hate relationship to Darksiders Genesis. Overall, the good parts prevail.",2020-02-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e4b85dabdf729557ef40b83,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,70,"Even though I'm a tad disappointed with Darksiders Genesis, there's no denying how solid of a game it is. Plus, it's fantastic that its cooperative component is handled as well as it is because playing it with a chum is definitely the way to go.",2020-02-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e4b233cbdf729557ef40b46,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,80,"Darksiders Genesis is not Darksiders 4, but it’s still a worthwhile addition to the Darksiders saga.",2020-02-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e4b0d7dbdf729557ef40af4,Hobby Consolas,Alberto Lloret,80,"It looks like Diablo, it plays like God of War, what Darksiders do we have? An original and enjoyable one, with some attractive ideas that now arrive to consoles with a good port, event if it has with some problems (on Switch runs at 30 fps, some problems loading textures...). But even though, it's an enjoyable hack'n slash playing alone or coop.",2020-02-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 5e4ab91dbdf729557ef40a80,Nintendo Life,,70,"Darksiders Genesis is, for us, the best entry in the series in terms of its mix of satisfyingly meaty hack-and-slash action and huge levels filled with secrets, puzzles and platforming. With its fully co-op campaign, unlockable arena mode and Apocalyptic difficulty feeding into that addictive Creature Core grinding, there's an absolute ton here for fans of the series – and newcomers alike – to get stuck into. This Switch version may suffer some slight blurriness and FPS hiccups in portable mode but, if you can make peace with these problems, this is a highly entertaining action game at a very reasonable price.",2020-02-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,1045fb691c15439c9f9a41d755b1a80e 62ab05390bfe2deada181733,Cubed3,,90,"Due to the strength and way emotions towards life drama and adversity are explored by Izzy in her diary and her imagined world, Lost Words: Beyond The Page is a must-have game for Nintendo Switch owners. There is a near-perfect balance of exploring sadness, helplessness, loss of hope and also hope itself through Izzy's own experience and how she drives her fictional character through a tough situation that really tugs on heartstrings and uses clever game mechanics to drive both tales forward to a highly satisfactory end.",2022-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 62745705008489e208d8d214,Starbit,Sérgio Mota,80,"With its fine exploration of themes that are rarely touched upon in similar games at this level, Lost Words is nothing short of a masterpiece in storytelling and narrative development that everyone should add to their Nintendo Switch.",2022-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 61405f598ebcf0a6ad13bb82,Enternity.gr,Nikitas Kavouklis,75,Lost Words: Beyond The Page will offer you 2-3 afternoons full of nostalgia.,2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 611216a781dfdd2baab61bc9,Cat with Monocle,Seth Hay,65,"Lost Words: Beyond the Page is an interesting tale between a little girl’s experience with life and death and the fantasy world to which she escapes. The game’s mechanics are unique but suffer some bug issues along the way. Even so, Izzy’s story is compelling enough that you’ll want to keep going in order to see how it ends.",2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 60b5017eb2b61298b12c1990,pressakey.com,Tim Bissinger,80,Light and shadow are close together in Lost Words: it tells a touching and tangible story of a young girl's life and embeds it in a gorgeous diary style - but then gets lost in a superfluous and boring sub-story that makes half of the game seem like filler.,2021-05-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 60c1d8a8ab3e90299df708b9,Rapid Reviews UK,Alex Laybourne,90,"As a writer, I love it when a game has a solid story. This can be over multiple titles, and it could be through narrative alone or expanded upon by collecting notes or other items that tell the overarching tale. Either way, I appreciate a good story.",2021-05-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 6096fc2fa321e633470953f9,BaziCenter,,60,"Lost World is a short adventure with glimpses of exciting concepts, but in the end fails to impress as you wouldn't miss much by not playing it.",2021-05-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 6086d3ee6a418dc538cba4a4,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,75,Short but intensive story set between the pages of a diary and a fantasy world.,2021-04-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 6082e6bd3038f29f385a1d99,VGChartz,Stephen LaGioia,65,Lost Words is a heartfelt adventure that’s more interactive storybook than standard game.,2021-04-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 609c0e86a321e633470957b7,Game Forces PT,Carlos Miguel Antonio da Silva,75,"Lost Words: Beyond the Pages is a profound experience of a child's grieving procedure. Presenting a huge dose of introspection, it takes us on several occasions, along an emotional path that we rarely find in video games. The combination of interesting gameplay and watercolor-style graphics helps make this a unique experience.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 607807eccfbed43e46466ffa,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,80,"Lost Words: Beyond the Page is a gorgeous, moving tale of two young girls facing an increasingly frightening world and eventually finding beauty where those less innocent might not, and that's the kind of writing that transcends mediums.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 6077e1b9cfbed43e46466f9b,SmashPad,Danreb Victorio,80,Lost Words: Beyond the Page is a short but enjoyable and heartfelt experience that anybody looking for a chill game to play should try out.,2021-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 60775f17cfbed43e46466f5f,Nintendo Blast,,85,"Lost Words: Beyond the Page is strongly recommended to anyone who wants to see something a little ""out of the box"", with a high artistic content, or who is more willing to enjoy the game gradually, while instead of playing it all at once. The game's art direction alone makes this a unique experience and the way the narrative scenes were articulated will certainly serve as a future reference for new titles. Now that it is accessible to a wider audience, hopefully it will finally get the attention it deserves.",2021-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 6076aea4cfbed43e46466dc7,Life is Xbox,Dae Jim,86,"The story, dialogue, and the creative journal gameplay are reasons to give Lost Words a straight 100%. Unfortunately not every other aspect is of the same quality, the gameplay sections in Estoria are basic and the simplicity in both worlds reduces my overall opinion of the game. Without a doubt though, this is a game I can highly recommend!",2021-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 6076f872cfbed43e46466e9e,GameBlast,Nycolas Medeiros,90,"Lost Words: Beyond the Page presents situations that we all already live or will witness at some point in life: the process of mourning for a loved one, depression and the struggle to overcome difficult moments. Simple, yet creative gameplay, and low difficulty make room for the storyline and narrative to be constructed in a captivating and exciting way, making the title a great option for lovers of good stories.",2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 607408d8cfbed43e46466b8a,Gameblog,Filipe Da Silva Barbosa,70,"With its touching story about this aspiring little writer girl struggling to process her feelings, Lost Words reveals to be a mostly narrative-driven experience. The concept of magical words is quite interesting but in the end, there isn't one obstacle in the player's path able to bring some tension in the game. Yet, the adventure of Izzy and its paper alter ego might well soften the most hardened hearts.",2021-04-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 6070b21fcfbed43e4646696d,MondoXbox,Mirko Rusciano,73,"Lost Words: Beyond the Page tells an highly emotional story, with good storytelling, sound and dialogues, but counter-balances it with a repetitive and too simplistic gameplay.",2021-04-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 60702ed4cfbed43e4646683f,Critical Hit,Noelle Adams,80,"Sweet and leisurely delivered, Lost Words: Beyond the Page sneaks up on the player to deliver a powerful emotional punch. It's strikingly stylish, it's heartfelt, and it has a lot to say about the grief that accompanies losing a loved one, reflecting its complexities with honesty and tenderness. While lacking in puzzle challenge, the game is a rarity that offers a memorable experience for players of all ages.",2021-04-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 60732110cfbed43e46466b1c,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,80,"While it is a short game, Lost Words: Beyond the Page deserves a lot of credit for making the most of narrative during that relatively brief runtime. So many games are forgotten almost as soon as I put down the controller – but that is not going to be the case here. While the platforming / puzzling gameplay itself is fairly shallow, the rest of the package is undeniably charming and an experience I enjoyed far more often than not.",2021-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 606ec6decfbed43e46466705,GameGrin,Alana Dunitz,90,"A short 2D platforming game with very unique gameplay. It's an incredibly artistic game with a great soundtrack and voice acting to compliment a story that adults can really relate to. If you are an emotional person, like me, be prepared for tears.",2021-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 606eb582cfbed43e46466643,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,80,"Like a good number of story-based indie platformers before it, Lost Words: Beyond The Page has the potential to stick with you long after you reach the end credits. The game looks and sounds wonderful, and the gameplay feels novel, even if it isn't challenging. It is the story that you will remember the most, especially since the different perspective gives the tale even more of an emotional impact. For those who crave story, Lost Words is well worth checking out.",2021-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 606cf688cfbed43e4646651b,Game Informer,Kimberley Wallace,78,"Lost Words: Beyond The Page features fantastic writing that tackles complex topics about the human condition, but the gameplay doesn't hold the same allure",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 606ca909cfbed43e464664ba,PlayStation LifeStyle,Annette Polis,90,"It may be Rhianna's name that sells you on Lost Words but it takes a talented team to bring a writer's work to life. And Sketchbook Games did such a brilliant job of it. The art is inviting, the controls are simple and intuitive. No level felt like a chore, nor did I encounter any strange bugs. I found it almost impossible to get stuck at any point. It's not so long that it will be pushed aside quickly, either; it took me a Saturday afternoon to get through the majority of it. If you have a youngster interested in writing and video games, I highly recommend nudging them towards Lost Words to encourage their creative spark.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 6104757c2ebe5eae4098e1d0,GameOctane,,100,I give Lost Words an A. It may not be what one would expect from traditional gaming but it delivers it's vision so beautifully it's hard to ignore it's presence and have fun experiencing what it has to offer.,2021-04-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 6073a043cfbed43e46466b6a,Checkpoint Gaming,David McNamara,90,"Lost Words: Beyond The Page is an example of storytelling that can only exist through the medium of games, and a testament to the artistry of play. Its powerful writing, eye-watering design, and incredibly truthful narrative are held up by simple intuitive gameplay that immerses you in its story. While it’s not a challenging experience, Lost Words pulls you into an emotional journey that will linger long after the ending credits. This is the kind of game that makes me excited to play games, even if they leave me in tears.",2021-04-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 606e2758cfbed43e46466619,Generación Xbox,,87,I felt very identified with Izzie. There are situations that the game manages to express perfectly.,2021-04-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 6069b5e8cfbed43e46466229,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,75,"There are some original and innovative ideas in the game, but in the end, is a very casual experience. Those who love a good story will love Lost Words: Beyond the Page. But those who are looking for deep gameplay, have nothing to see here.",2021-04-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 61d421b29e5c48c548d699f5,WellPlayed,Adam Ryan,60,"Playing through the thoughts and emotions that Izzy's feeling during a difficult time in her life is confronting and heartfelt in equal measure, making it all the more disappointing that Lost Words' core mechanic lets it down so much.",2021-04-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 60abfd6957ed0e0490ae2aa1,INDIANTVCZ,Adam Bárta,60,Lost Words: Beyond the Page offers a great story alongside some creative gameplay and fun ideas. It's a shame these ideas aren't further developed and puzzles are just too simple.,2021-04-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 6066eee0cfbed43e464660f7,Jump Dash Roll,Jesse Gregoire,80,"Fantastic writing, top-notch voice acting, gorgeous graphics and innovative platforming make small pacing issues a nitpick.",2021-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 6066784fcfbed43e4646604d,Impulsegamer,Alex Prakken,70,"Upon reaching Lost Word's conclusion, I wasn't quite sure who the game's intended audience was. Yes, it is through the eyes of a young girl, and the platforming is approachable for newer gamers, but the story hits unexpectedly hard, and the emotions on display might be too difficult to comprehend for younger children who have never lost a loved one. As an adult, I was quite invested in the story, but unfortunately, not at all in the gameplay. Putting aside the uninteresting platforming, Lost Words: Beyond the Page is a lovely coming of age story, and a beautiful recreation of what its like to feel lost, and ultimately find yourself again.",2021-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 6065bb06cfbed43e46465f9a,Cultured Vultures,Megan Walton,85,"Lost Words is an emotional journey that is told beautifully, and only slightly let down by the lack of gameplay and puzzles in between the fantastic storytelling.",2021-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 60651b82cfbed43e46465ec3,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,58,"Lost Words: Beyond the Page ends up being as forgettable as its name. Outside of just a few brief highlights, the rest of the story is filled with inconsistencies and dull gameplay. The accessible price point is one of its few redeeming qualities.",2021-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 606498cbcfbed43e46465e05,Gaming on PC,David Dominguez,80,"Lost Words: Beyond the Page will not win any gameplay awards, but its story is genuinely touching and worth experiencing.",2021-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 60643e5dcfbed43e46465d95,Use a Potion,,75,"Lost Words: Beyond the Page offers a touching narrative that’s complimented by some simple yet satisfying word-based adventuring. You shouldn’t expect much of a challenge from your journey, but rather an intriguing take on storytelling that brings with it some clever interactions from the player. I’ll admit that I do wish that it could’ve offered a bit more depth with its word-based puzzling mechanics, but there’s still a good (and certainly emotional) time to be had with Lost Words: Beyond the Page.",2021-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 607d462f79a3a34d882b21c5,Serial Gamer Italia,Paolo Lorenzini,86,"Lost Words: Beyond the Page is a beautiful and moving interactive story that I highly recommend to anyone who appreciates titles that leave something behind after playing them and that manage to convey feelings and emotions even with simple gameplay, which nevertheless proves damn effective for that the developers wanted to achieve. If you are looking for a high level of challenge you certainly won’t be satisfied by this production, which is by choice accessible and comforting, also suitable for children while dealing with very mature topics and themes.",2021-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 6069bcbacfbed43e4646622f,Lords Of Gaming ,Hector Ramirez II ,90,"Lost Words: Beyond the Page is a fantastic weekend game that can be completed in four to five hours. Lost Words provides an emotional experience that not only goes beyond the page, but beyond the game. This one is definitely worth your time, whether solo or playing along with your kid. This rousing coming-of-age adventure is wonderful for any kind of player looking for the next imaginative story to embark on.",2021-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 6065f983cfbed43e46465fdd,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,75,"Uneven, yet unique and compelling, Lost Words has some truly effective narrative and design elements. It's let down a bit by overreliance on the protagonist's less-than-interesting literary attempts, but it's a worth playing for fans of narrative games.",2021-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 60638788cfbed43e46465cec,COGconnected,Jaz Sagoo,74,"Sketchbook Games have created a truly fascinating experience that sensitively deals with trauma. Even though Lost Words suffers from a few gameplay issues, its narrative carries the game to incredible heights. For those looking for an emotional, grief-ridden title, look no further.",2021-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 6063717fcfbed43e46465c63,Cerealkillerz,Julian Bieder,78,"Despite having a great story, a video game still needs its gameplay and here Lost Words: Beyond the Page falls very short and doesn't offer more than the usual 2D-Platformer action. If you just wanna experience the story, you can still give it a go.",2021-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd77b70e6c5148289ee04fba600b6bcf 62851d830bfe2deada174348,Generación Xbox,,87,Tropico 6: Next Gen Edition is the definitive version of a strategy game suitable for all audiences that is positioned as a reference of the genre.,2022-05-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 612ca82a3434607317d73b20,Enternity.gr,Hektor Apostolopoulos,70,The edition is being held captive by the port due to technical limitations.,2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5ff5f8260f8974118c937da6,Pure Nintendo,Morgan Truder,75,"Tropico 6 may not be at its best on the Nintendo Switch but it is still worthwhile even on noticeably underpowered hardware. Once you get past the huge load times at the beginning and the lengthy tutorial, the only question is how would you like to rule? For the people? Or with an iron fist?",2021-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5fb9ca8b038871749d4161bf,KeenGamer,Ben Johnson,50,"Tropico 6 for Nintendo Switch pairs grand city-building with a massive visual downgrade. While the gameplay is the same as it ever was, how can you enjoy building-up a grand archipelago when it's so hard to actually see it? Find out in our review.",2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5fb3fc21038871749d415662,NintendoWorldReport,Joel DeWitte,80,"Tropico 6's port to the Switch is a full-sized city building and resource management sim in the palm of your hand, which is the only way I want to play this genre anymore. The relatively quaint scope in comparison to the Civs of the world and the focus on more micro inputs to influence your nation is refreshing, and what compromises were necessary to make it here were well worth it.",2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5faea021038871749d41513e,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,65,"Tropico 6 on Switch has a lot of content and a highly customisable sandbox mode, however it suffers some slight performance drops particularly in handheld mode that makes the port difficult to recommend fully.",2020-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5fc8d7fb038871749d41779e,Rapid Reviews UK,Rob Lake,80,"Tropico 6 is a city builder that places us in charge of a little slice of island life. Do we rule this island as a benevolent leader, one who is kind and caring? Or do we rule with an iron fist as an evil tyrant, one who’s not afraid to get their hands dirty? That’s what makes Tropico 6 appealing. We’re given the tools but not told how to use them.",2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5fa96bbf038871749d414657,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,70,"It's the game's commitment to accessibility that makes Tropico 6 a refreshing example of an under-served genre on the Switch. Despite some irksome performance problems, occasionally inconsistent pacing and some rather rough visuals, the game is a lot of addictive fun to play and its cheerful ambience and compelling systems will keep you glued to your handheld. Paid DLC adds even more systems to the game, but there's plenty here to keep you occupied for hours and hours. We'd recommend this to genre newbies as well as veterans; a very impressive port with strong controls and a UI tailored brilliantly for handheld mode. It's a busy, demanding game but never feels stressful, and juggling your industry, faction relationships and the mood of your citizens can be thoroughly absorbing. If you can forgive the technical issues and an occasionally slack pace, Tropico 6 is an easy recommendation.",2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5fa56c51038871749d413ecb,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,70,"I don’t think anybody was expecting for Tropico 6‘s Switch port to be superior to any other previously released version of the game, and it shows. It’s clearly the ugliest and clunkiest version of the game released so far. That being said, Tropico 6 is still one hell of a fun game on the Switch. If you can put up with the ugly visuals and initially weird controls, and decide to play it almost exclusively in portable mode, then you can still have a blast creating your totally democratic states on-the-go.",2020-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5fa53056038871749d413d50,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,80,"Tropico 6 is welcome edition to the strategy genre on the Nintendo Switch. It offers many hours of solid deep strategy and simulation. Being a huge fan of Civilization, I for one am happy to see Tropico 6 being released on the Switch. If you’re like me and appreciate a good strategy game, that you can get lost in for hours which offers a good challenge, this could be the game for you!",2020-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5f0c5bdbd88e035744c1a4bc,33bits,Euyen Esquefa Pons,80,"Tropico 6 sins of continuity, it does not offer anything remarkable except for managing an archipelago, which although it offers some interesting new mechanics, is not an excessive contribution to the saga. Still, Tropico 6 is a remarkable game with a fresh campaign that will offer varied gameplay to the new player and veteran. And it's also worth it just to see what new biting comment our helper will make.",2020-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5dad800955d472465cea07b2,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Oscar Garcia Mompean,76,"A colorful, fun and very playable title that is guided by the premise of ""easy to learn, hard to master"" and that is a very brave bet on Kalypso's part to satisfy RTS lovers on consoles.",2019-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5f228e22d88e035744c1c890,Chicas Gamers,Adrián de Francisco,,"In Tropico 6, we find a solid game, with a long and complete tutorial that teaches you the mechanics, and on the one hand, it will entertain unpretentiously veterans in games of the style and on the other hand it will serve as a very good and fun door input for all those new to the style who are interested in getting into strategy and city builders.",2019-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5e464bd4bdf729557ef4064f,PSX Extreme,Ryan Hartmann,80,This is definitely a case where more of the same is more than welcome.,2019-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d9cbf38c348b168d818b276,The Digital Fix,Dan Phillips,80,Tropico 6 is a great step forward. It fixes a lot of the problems that plagued the last instalment and does it while adding plenty of content. Limbic have created the building blocks of something great and with more focus on military interaction of invading and conquering it could become a brilliant all-round experience.,2019-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d9cbc89c348b168d818b1f9,PlayStation Galaxy,May Alturas,75,"If you want to feel how it is to be a Politician and/or into casual simulated gaming, this game is definitely for you. I don’t think this game would work on Players who love the adrenaline rush or any fast-paced game since waiting for the economy to boom takes ages. When you think you are making great progress, expenses are off the roof where you may need to abandon the game or load an earlier savepoint. You will never know what to expect from this game, the complexity not only goes into the different infrastructure available but into the resources as well. You have to play with factors affecting society’s happiness and goods production. Hours and hours of gameplay through experimentation and domino effects are worth it if you are patient enough. Overall, not a bad game at all.",2019-10-07T16:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d9c3f95c348b168d818b0bb,GameZone,Cade Onder,70,"Tropico 6 continues to excel in being a series that oozes personality but can struggle in its efforts to be a fairly balanced sim. Its frustrating lack of sometimes easy to understand problems and communication can make for an experience that will cause permanently raised eyebrows. If you're looking for a new city-building sim, you will still enjoy Tropico 6 but at the expense of sometimes being easily confused or having your progression halted.",2019-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d93ae5ffb2612131ba53701,PlayStation LifeStyle,Blake Grundman,75,"Despite some of its difficulties, Tropico 6 is a perfectly adequate port of an impressively layered and comically disarming PC experience. It isn't going to be lighting the world on fire, as far as innovation is concerned, but I wouldn't be surprised to see El Presidente try it on the forts of his opposition. If you've been hankering for the next chance to embrace your inner fascist, this should be a fantastic way to satiate the bloodlust.",2019-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d9336b52bd7182a97e25abb,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,90,"Tropico 6 has stepped in and raised the bar for all games within the genre to try and reach. The developers have taken the core gameplay mechanics from previous games in the series, which we all know and love, added a few new unique and exciting ones into the mix, and then presented us with the best Tropico game so far. In terms of size, playing through all fifteen campaigns will take you a lifetime, not to mention the unlimited fun to be had within the random map generator and online portions of the game. If you’re looking for an engaging, exciting, entertaining, and enjoyable new resource management game, look no further!",2019-09-30T23:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d90c4ddb59781214caf45b3,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,80,"Tropico 6 is the city-builder series as satirical and silly as it's always been, but with a few new bells and whistles that improve the solid winning formula. It's a sideways step in many ways, but it's still a pretty confident one from the series' new developer.",2019-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d8dc3c3b59781214caf43ff,Push Square,John Cal McCormick,80,"Tropico 6 is one of PlayStation 4's best strategy games, and also one of its most unique, putting you into the shoes of a dictator rather than the standard benevolent overseer that most of these titles offer. Taking your tropical island from shacks and farms to skyscrapers and space plans is a lot fun, and there's enough variety in map design and mission objectives to mean that you'll rarely feel like you're repeating the same beats. And honestly, the music really is pretty good.",2019-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d8de7f1b59781214caf4413,Generación Xbox,,83,"Tropico 6 comes from the hand of a new studio, Limbic Entertainment, to return a franchise. Thus, the title offers us a perfect management experience and strategy for beginners in the genre but who know how to keep the attention of the most veterans, in a title that follows the trail of previous games and delves into the strengths of the saga.",2019-09-26T23:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d867e7f93765d677879f041,Gamefa,Mohammad Aria Moghaddam,84,"An amazing game with lots of challenges (like a real society) which test your leadership power, Startegy and political managemnt. Tropico 6 is really Fun to play for all fans of strategy and city-bulding simulator games. Are you a Dictator or not? Test your leadership methods in Tropico 6.",2019-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d867e7f93765d677879f03f,Digital Chumps,Edison Dupree,80,Fans of the series will love this new and improved Tropico game. New players are going to have a few difficulties adjusting but once familiar with the game will have a blast.,2019-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d867e7f93765d677879f051,MSPoweruser,Chris Body,85,"At its core, Tropico 6 doesn’t do much to evolve from its predecessors, especially as it keeps the era system from 5 and brings back the political speeches and work modes from 4. However, that doesn’t mean it should be skipped.",2019-04-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d867e7f93765d677879f04a,Game Debate,Stuart Thomas,80,"Despite all of this griping, and all of these complaints, Tropico 6 is still sort of fun. Partly it's just watching the numbers going up. When the freighter arrives in port and your first shipment of electronics goes to market, netting you enough money to build a new stadium, it's like a little pat on the head that can be weirdly addictive. There are certainly some bugs that probably shouldn't exist on the fourth (fifth? sixth?) iteration of essentially the same game, but the special sauce that has allowed them to actually get away with making six Tropico games is still there.",2019-04-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d867e7f93765d677879f04c,Thumb Culture,Stuart Nightingale,100,"If you like constructer builder games, Tropico is perfect as you will soon rack up hundreds of funfilled hours before you even know it. Just trying to get a beautiful piece of paradise seems so far away but after a few hours, your dreams will become a reality and become the greatest El Presidente ever or, there will be a revolution and you will get overthrown. Either way, new or old to this genre and franchise, Tropico 6 is absolutely fantastic and well deserved the prestigious Thumb Culture Platinum Award and can’t wait to carry on with my island of paradise.",2019-04-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 628e04bd0bfe2deada177131,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,75,Tropico 6 is a solid new addition to the long running series that tightens up and expands the game in the right direction.,2019-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5f85cf66fce0972e4e5f700d,GAMEtainment,Thomas Abt,89,"What should one think of Tropico 6? What can it do and what can it possibly not do? From my personal point of view, Limbic Entertainment delivered a great game on their Tropico debut. Graphically, it is a treat thanks to the Unreal Engine. Untypical for the genre it is possible to rotate the camera completely free, tilt it and zoom extremely close. The sound and the background music are also very nice. The processes under the hood are logical and, unlike in the beta, not very faulty or comprehensible for the player. The merchandise system and the production chains are obvious and conclusive even for beginners. Nevertheless, despite the very good tutorial, there will be a lot of learning and frustration for newcomers to the series or even genre. The wealth of buildings, as well as the dictatorial and diplomatic possibilities are immense. This mass can be quite overwhelming for one or the other. But since Penúltimo and the other characters present the whole thing with a lot of humor, the fun is at least for me not lost at any time. Especially in the later course of the game it gets confusing very quickly due to the large number of participants (superpowers and factions). I personally have to take a break more often and sort the events for me. But this does not harm the game. A big weak point is the character creation, if you followed the review carefully you will notice that it wasn't mentioned before. And not without reason, it is simply unimaginative and boring, almost boring. This was always one of the biggest strengths in the previous reviews. Here Limbic was just sleeping, maybe they also ran out of time. Except for the small weaknesses in road building and the wasted potential in character creation and palace adaptation, Tropico 6 is a typical Tropico. Very simple thing. A class (Tropico) debut of the Hessians. For my part, I will now go back to the Caribbean in my mind. ¡Nos vemos!",2019-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d867e7f93765d677879f054,Mighty Games Mag,Marc Sczepansky,86,Tropico 6 is a worthy descendant in the long lineup of Tropico and definitely a step forward. El Presidente can be satisfied with the new development studio Limbic Entertainment. The connection of several islands with bridges and ship routes brings the necessary variety into the Tropico series.,2019-04-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d867e7f93765d677879f044,MonsterVine,Shannon P. Drake,70,The tongue is in cheek but not far enough.,2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d867e7f93765d677879f02d,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,75,"Tropico 6 sees the long running strategy game series continue its leisurely Caribbean life and embodies the definition of not rocking the cruise boat. Newcomers should enjoy their visit to the sunny archipelago, while returning fans will be appeased by the various tweaks to the formula.",2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d867e7f93765d677879f028,pressakey.com,Tobias Heinen,0,"To make it short and sweet: The direct predecessor was much more transparent and better playable than Tropico 6. The small bugs and larger coughing fits of the engine finally add up to a massive disturbance factor. Tropico has always been one of my favorite urban simulations. Not quite so serious, always with a dash of humour and always clear. Here the fourth developer studio tries its hand at the brand and unfortunately adds more negative than positive points to the mix. If you're interested in playing dictator you'd rather grab Tropico 5 and wait for the next offshoot with the homemade rum in your hand.",2019-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5e502a61bdf729557ef41402,Nerfeados,Martín Rodríguez,,"Tropico 6 remind us of how absurd these “god games” can be. The game acknowledges the silliness of its premise and in a way becomes the reason why the game works so well, using it as a way to give some sense in everything we do “El Presidente”",2019-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d867e7f93765d677879f035,Niche Gamer,Brandon Orselli,90,"Tropico 6 is like a definitive look at the series that has always stood out in the city builder genre, while also adding some really fun new mechanics that help you shake things up a bit. ",2019-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d867e7f93765d677879f02b,Wolf's Gaming Blog,Baden Ronie,80,"So let’s wrap all this up and stick a nice little bow on it, yeah? I liked Tropico 6, just as I liked the prior games, too. But I can’t claim that this latest iteration is any better than Tropico 4 or 5. The swap to multiple islands is fun, the humour still brings a smile to my face and building a rum empire is a hooch. There are just problems holding Tropico 6 back from getting a 4+ score from me, but hopefully in time those issues will be fixed. Until then this is still a great city-builder that fans of the genre will have plenty of fun with.",2019-04-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d867e7f93765d677879f032,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,85,"One of the best installments from Tropico series with various missions, multiple islands with bridges and stealing world wonders.",2019-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d867e7f93765d677879f047,Thumbsticks,Callum Williams,70,"Tropico 6 is a visually impressive, unbelievably charming and ruthlessly enjoyable role-playing city-sim. It lacks the depth of the genre’s more intricate modern hits, but its fun political systems, tongue-in-cheek moral choices, and challenging task management make it a worthwhile investment for genre aficionados.",2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d867e7f93765d677879f039,SomHráč.sk,Jozef Moravec,70,"From the newcomers' point of view, Tropico 6 is a great strategy game, but the hardcore fans of the genre probably won't be inclined to listen to the same old song yet again.",2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d867e7f93765d677879f037,Impulsegamer,Scott De Lacy,94,"Tropico 6 is a highly addictive city and government simulator that has realistic game mechanics with an easy to use build and management interface. A marvelous, challenging, enjoyable and non complicated experience. ",2019-04-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,1911ccf15b3d4508a6e195b31eee1372 5d866e5c93765d6778739542,Game Rant,Melissa Loomis,90,"The 'Hand of Fate' game from Defiant Development blends roguelike, deck-building, hack-and-slash, and tabletop elements for an extraordinarily unique journey.",2015-05-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5b93765d67787394a0,Gamers Heroes,Casey Scheld,70,"Hand of Fate wears its inspiration on its sleeve, but its deck has a few new surprises. Those looking for something new will find something to like here, but diehard dungeon crawlers might be better off waiting for the next edition.",2015-04-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5c93765d67787394ef,Gaming Nexus,Cyril Lachel,88,"Hand of Fate is a devastatingly addictive adventure game that mixes card collecting with fast-paced third-person action and board games. Although full of disparate ideas, the game is never confusing. It has a few technical issues and I would have preferred a way to continue, but none of that should keep you from experiencing Hand of Fate.",2015-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5e93765d67787395ea,GameGrin,Dan Marker,55,"A good idea, which comes out as a bore due to repetition. Could further development improve this game further?",2015-03-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5b93765d677873949a,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"Hand of Fate is an entertaining adventure that will impress tabletop fans and action RPG fans alike. The combat is solid, although a bit on the simple side, but the game provides a deeper challenge about halfway through the game. Earning tokens even when you lose helps with progression and every new card you gain can mean the difference.",2015-03-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5d93765d67787395b6,GBAtemp,Brandon Boui,70,"It's not a bad game, but it's not the greatest either. It needed to really sit down and choose an identity and then excel in those areas. It was just average in all categories it tried reaching out to. Features solid gameplay and a very thematic story experience, but pales in comparison to other games of its type and playset.",2015-03-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5b93765d6778739494,TheSixthAxis,Jim Hargreaves,80,"These gripes are incredibly minor though when you evaluate the rest of the game. Defiant has done a fantastic job of marrying together two very different flavours of game, presenting it a stylish package that feels one part adventure book, one part action brawler. The potential for expansions and sequels further down the line is immediately apparent so, hopefully, this won't be the last time we're dealt into Hand of Fate.",2015-03-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5d93765d67787395b0,TechRaptor,Rutledge Daugette,85,"With an incredible card-based dungeon delving system, RPG elements displayed through your deck, and an experience that gets significantly more challenging each time you play – Hand of Fate is game that well worth your time.",2015-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5d93765d6778739595,The Jimquisition,Jim Sterling,85,"Aside from some problematic resource balancing and some unavoidable repetition, Hand of Fate is a clever game of risks and rewards that is well worth getting dealt into.",2015-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5c93765d677873953b,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,85,"With a rough play time of 11 hours for the full story mode and an endless mode that can last even longer, for 20 bucks it's a pretty great deal for adventure fans and RPG players. I highly suggest picking Hand of Fate up.",2015-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5c93765d67787394f7,PlayStation Universe,Garri Bagdasarov,85,"For those that have played deck-building games or Dungeons & Dragons will know, sometimes it just comes down to the luck of the draw or the roll of the die. Some may find the game easy while others may just rage quit due to the unfairness of the draw. Those who stick with it will find a great combat system and well thought out mechanics that should have you coming back for hours on end.",2015-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5b93765d6778739497,Gameplanet,Chris Brown,70,"Hand of Fate is a fresh take on the rogue-lite genre that starts off flush with unique ideas, but by the final few hands it's out of trump cards.",2015-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5d93765d677873954d,GamingTrend,Spencer Campbell,75,"While Hand of Fate can get aggravating, the novelty and personality oozing through it is undeniably alluring. The game's simple but satisfying combat and risk versus reward card game will have you coming back for one more hand, waiting for your luck to turn around.",2015-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5d93765d67787395b3,GameSkinny,Elijah Beahm,50,"Brilliant decision making, horrible brawling. Hand of Fate fails to hit a straight flush like it hopes.",2015-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5b93765d677873948b,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,80,"'Hand of Fate' is the kind of deviously addictive game that doesn't come along very often. It is innovative, easy to learn, and rewarding. It is also complex and punishing, but keep in mind that you'll never lose any of your cards permanently - if the dealer defeats you, you only lose progress against the current boss, and can restart anytime. The deck-building is fiendish fun, and all those hours spent fighting in the 'Arkham' games pays real dividends here. The real-time combat lets the player make their own luck in many situations. At launch, 'Hand of Fate' has some noticeable problems on the technical side, but is still a great play, especially for card fans disappointed by this year's Magic.",2015-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5d93765d67787395b9,TrueAchievements,Marc Caccamise,90,"Hand of Fate is a shining example of what ID@Xbox can bring to the console. The game's ability to provide the same gameplay over and over again, while still making every encounter feel fresh and challenging, is what makes the experience completely addictive. I was so sucked into the game that I literally got off my couch and sat cross-legged in front of the TV so that I could concentrate more. For those who thrash through the game's Story mode, the never-ending Endless mode provides an extra challenge to see just how far you can go. I have a distinct feeling that this game will remain installed on many consoles for a long time.",2015-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5d93765d6778739550,GameSpot,Kevin VanOrd,70,"Hand of Fate blends various elements of role-playing games and card games into a single, satisfying romp.",2015-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5b93765d67787394ce,Digitally Downloaded,,90,"These gripes don't hurt the overall value of Hand of Fate though. It is a massively atmospheric title with an invigorating, original set of mechanics. It's the kind of creativity we like to see from indie game developers, and shame on the Australian Government for stifling that. ",2015-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5b93765d67787394a3,CGMagazine,Jake Yanik,90,"Whether you're sitting down for a quick coffee break adventure, or an all-night binge, Hand of Fate delivers in spades.",2015-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5c93765d67787394f4,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alec Meer,0,"What makes Hand of Fate so very special is that it does very successfully bring one very human emotion to bear: hatred. I'm gonna give you what for, Australian Raistlin. ",2015-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5b93765d67787394b7,Marooners' Rock,Andrew Peggs,92,For a card game that ties in RPG elements as well as other features you can't help but notice that the team has found a winning mix.,2015-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5b93765d677873948e,Gamers FTW,Martin Segarra,70,Hand of Fate is a slightly flawed experience that will nonetheless please both card-based gamers and RPG fanatics with its fantastic blend of styles.,2015-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5d93765d677873959b,Hardcore Gamer,Geoff Thew,60,"Hand of Fate isn't perfect, but its various systems click together with rare elegance. Few antagonists are quite so compelling or vexing as The Dealer, and his theatrics help to sell the game's odd conceit",2015-02-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5c93765d6778739545,Arcade Sushi,Alex Langley,70,"Hand of Fate mixes deck-building with hack 'n slash dungeon crawling in a way that's fluid enough for casual fans to enjoy, but lacks the complexity for veterans of either genre to really sink their teeth into.",2015-02-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5c93765d6778739548,GameZone,Mike Splechta,90,"A brilliant mix of tabletop RPG, card game, deck building and real-time combat resulting in one of the best digital experiences of a physical board game.",2015-02-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5c93765d67787394f2,GameCrate,Nate Hohl,85,"Defiant has certainly dealt a full house with Hand of Fate. It blends together two genres into one package, with well-paced battles and lots to do on the collecting side of things. Its battles can be overwhelming and at times not as polished as they should be, but this game still deserves your attention, especially if you seek something new on the role-playing front. Take a gamble on this Hand.",2015-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5c93765d67787394e9,Gamestyle,Bradley Marsh,90,"The best Deck Building video game around right now, as it works for veterans and casuals at the same time.",2015-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5c93765d67787394df,IGN,Leif Johnson,70,"Hand of Fate delivers a fun, atypical RPG experience that lets you act out the scenarios of a trading card game.",2015-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5b93765d6778739491,We Got This Covered,Christian Law,80,"Although it's technically flawed in more than a few ways, Hand of Fate is an intriguing premise that delivers an old-fashioned choose-your-own-adventure style card game that's infinitely replayable.",2015-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5d93765d6778739598,"TotalBiscuit, The Cynical Brit",John Bain,100,,2015-02-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5c93765d67787394ec,Softpedia,Andrei Dumitrescu,85,Hand of Fate is an interesting game that will certainly appeal to those who want to see how the card-based approach could be expanded in meaningful ways in the coming years.,2015-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5c93765d67787394e3,God is a Geek,Mike Stubbsy,90,"Hand of Fate is unique, offering an addictive and incredibly entertaining experience that anyone can enjoy.",2015-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5e93765d67787395d6,Geeks Under Grace,,83,"An intriguing, action-based card game that I would definitely recommend.",2015-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5d93765d6778739566,RPG Fan,Kyle E. Miller,90,"A perfect showcase for the power of indie developers; a deck building, roguelike, action RPG.",2015-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5c93765d6778739511,PC Gamer,Tom Marks,73,"A fun, unconventional RPG with interesting new ideas that aren't entirely overshadowed by its repetitive nature and stale combat.",2015-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5d93765d677873959e,Gamer Escape,Andrew Copeland,70,"At the end of the day, Hand of Fate is a solid time waster because of it's sheer randomness offered by the decks you use. The more you play, the more cards you unlock, the more random the game becomes.",2015-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5c93765d677873953e,Game Informer,Daniel Tack,88,"Discovering the secrets behind the cards and creating different dungeon mixes results in a well-designed, original experience",2015-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5b93765d677873949d,Twinfinite,James Knack,60,"Hand of Fate has been made to appeal to many players quickly, and that it does. The only concern that sticks between your teeth is one that this desire to make people feel like their being forced to work hard without actually pulling any work out of them will hamper Hand of Fate's scale for replayability.",2015-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5d93765d677873958c,Push Square,Dan Carter,60,"Hand of Fate comes so close to being something really special – an unexpected concoction of genres and ideas that meshes together superbly to create a really fun experience that's both involving and rewarding, at least in short bursts. But, unfortunately, its potential is cut short by a lack of options and awkward third-person game segments that should really know better.",2015-02-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 5d866e5d93765d677873954a,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,85,"Fortunately the missteps in the combat do little to impact my overall enjoyment of the Hand of Fate, and my spats of bad luck did little to deter me from playing further. I was hard pressed not to immediately start up a new session right after I would die, just to see. Just to check what the deck might have in store for me. Some sessions would last less than ten minutes before my health was drained. Some would nearly see the hour mark before a stupid decision sent me cavorting to my death. And sometimes, just sometimes, I would successfully make my way through to the boss and defeat it, each victory feeling like a true triumph and another chapter closed on a tale that I was creating for myself, all with a mysterious man in a mask and a deck of cards. Hand of Fate may not be that game that is shoving the visuals and story down your throat, but Defiant Development is allowing my imagination to be a part of their development team in order to help craft my own tales of failure, success, and luck, and that right there is a fantastic hand to me. ",2015-02-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,ef673112760b43c39b8492c31da80e4b 6297a4ad0bfe2deada17b337,XboxEra,Pieter Jasper,72,"Jurassic World Evolution 2 is an accessible, well-polished simulation/building hybrid from the developers over at Frontier. The campaign isn’t a real campaign, just a tutorial. The additional Jurassic Park: Chaos Theory missions are where the fun can be found. The weak points are the lack of depth and freedom in terms of building a unique park. Maybe it’ll happen in the third installment? A new film is coming after all, perhaps it’ll be a case of third time’s a charm? It’s not the best building game in town, but it does get the job done. And dinosaurs are cool.",2022-05-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 623a5fcb274ec35e72dc46ab,GamingTrend,Holly Hudspeth,95,"If you already love the Jurassic World Evolution 2 game, you can't go wrong picking up the DLC packs. They let me play with some of my personal favorites, and with loving the Camp Cretaceous TV show as much as I do, it was very exciting to see them walking in my very own park. The lagoon creatures are always impressive to watch, and I still have to add in an aviary to check out the new Dsungaripterus species. I've loved both installments of the Jurassic World Evolution franchise, and the Camp Cretaceous and Early Cretaceous DLC are just icing on the cake. This game can be dangerous for me to play because I get so involved that I lose track of time.",2022-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61d5efb89e5c48c548d6a3bb,Geeks & Com,Marc-Antoine Bergeron Cote,75,"Jurassic World Evolution 2 is a rather successful sequel to its big brother in addition to bringing some improvements to a more sophisticated enclosure management system or the addition of scientists. Not to mention the full integration of aviaries or ponds to add dinosaurs. However, the single-player campaign, which is certainly more immersive, is far too short for a game marketed at the same price as AAA or almost. The absence of a tutorial is also problematic especially for new players to the franchise who will have to themselves and via the Chaos Theory mode discover the intricacies of this management game.",2022-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61c469f79e5c48c548d67cb7,Impulsegamer,,80,"The Early Cretaceous pack isn't as vital as the free update is, but more dinosaurs is always a good thing when recreating your ideal prehistoric park. While the DLC may be light on new features, the inclusion of both a new flying reptile and a new sea critter enhance the otherwise smaller selection of these beasts, especially when compared to their land-dwelling counterparts. The two ground dinosaurs added with the pack are also fantastic additions in their own right, especially the adorable Minmi. The game has a fantastic community management team with Frontier who actively listen to their fanbase, so no doubt the future of Jurassic World Evolution 2 is solidified, thanks to the encouraging signs that the Early Cretaceous pack offers.",2021-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61bc0a0e9e5c48c548d65cb9,Video Chums,Trey Griffeth,50,"Jurassic World Evolution 2 isn't exactly a bad game but it's not one that I would call fun. Sure, it's a compelling experience and the joy of being able to play with dinosaurs is unique but the bugs are a massive hindrance that make it far more frustrating than it should be.",2021-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61def71d9e5c48c548d6c165,INDIANTVCZ,Ondřej Svoboda,70,The whole game would hardly look for a competitor in its genre. It's a shame that in some places it seems unfinished and sloppy. But it's still worth a try. Even for players who don't like dinosaurs.,2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61afdd98d57242701f437070,GameSkinny,Jonathan Moore,80,Jurassic World Evolution 2 builds on the foundation of its predecessor to create a memorable and addictive park management sim.,2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61ab997f716e2143cfdd2182,Everyeye.it,Matteo Mangoni,80,"The second incarnation of the Jurassic World Evolution series is undoubtedly a clear step forward compared to its predecessor. The end result is a revised and corrected version of a formula that overall continues to work quite well and that we think can satisfy fans of the saga. The game is elaborate but not particularly challenging, and could certainly represent a more than satisfying pastime, as long as you overlook some small flaws that afflict its playful structure.",2021-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61ab15370fa2d33fb40dfd4a,Oyungezer Online,Burcu Arabacı,75,"Despite its shortcomings, it's very pleasant, and Ian Malcolm would approve of this park.",2021-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61aa036c794115369e0b85b6,Sirus Gaming,Lexuzze Tablante,100,"Jurassic World Evolution 2 is, by far, the most complete dino theme park simulator package today. I love it, it's worth it, you need to get out there and buy it so life can find its way.",2021-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61a8dbbd70a4382cd8999e2b,Niche Gamer,Frank Streva,65,"While my complaints are numerous, I still enjoyed Jurassic World Evolution 2 more than I was frustrated by it. It’s already better than the original in many ways, and with a few more patches and DLC, it will probably be a great theme park management game. For now, I’d personally recommend holding off to see how the game is improved in the coming months.",2021-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61a9619173ce34325eaa77ce,JVL,,80,Jurassic World Evolution 2 does not reinvent the formula but greatly improves it by inflating its content and management options.,2021-12-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61e009ab9e5c48c548d6cb12,Echo Boomer,David Fialho,,"Jurassic World Evolution 2 is basically a perfect sequel. It builds upon the pillars of the previous entry and takes us to new and unexpected places to build the dinosaur park of our dreams, live exciting adventures or relieve interesting takes on the movie franchise.",2021-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61a642a3aa8769f9eced87c5,Atomix,Luis Amaral,75,"Highly recommended for fans of Spielberg's films and, of course, for dinosaur lovers. But if you're looking for a game that really tests your management multitasking skills, I recommend looking for a more genre-specific title.",2021-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61a4ca0e6c8d0ff195622084,GameWatcher,Neil Bolt,65,"As a celebration of all things Jurassic, Jurassic World Evolution 2 serves as a worthy successor to the original. As a park management game, it struggles to find a meaningful focal point. Given Frontier's expertise in this exact department elsewhere, that's more than a little disappointing. A light, messy sim that acts as a tribute to the prehistoric pandemonium of the Jurassic Park/World series.",2021-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61a358b83fb602e787fa6ce1,MondoXbox,Valerio Tosetti,75,"If the first chapter of the series represented a novelty and a small gem in the managerial games universe, this sequel expands and enriches the experience but it loses the opportunity to deepen the management component. It is an evolution of the first chapter, with new content and modes, but without adding substantial new features to the game formula.",2021-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61a152e92a17c9d2434a24d1,3DNews,Михаил Пономарев,70,"Jurassic World Evolution 2 has slightly improved, but sadly it is not the evolutionary leap we were expecting.",2021-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61a0a0cee13c65d100266926,GameMAG,,80,"This new game by Frontier Developments is a great gift to all the fans of Jurassic Park. The core of Jurassic World Evolution 2 remains the same, but now with expanded depth.",2021-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61ad6a4392756855bc4ebf38,NaviGames,Eric Fernández,90,Jurassic World Evolution 2 is a must-have game for all those who grew up with Jurassic Park or who are newly hooked on Jurassic World. A game of construction and management much deeper and more complete than its first installment.,2021-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61a6507daa8769f9eced8837,Expansive,,80,"This is a real treat for Jurassic World fans. Evolution may have laid the ground work, but Evolution 2 manages to improve upon the issues of its predecessor and offer some really tasty, enjoyable, and quality content that will satisfy those familiar with the franchise while creating a really great jumping on point for those who’ve never visited before. Easily one of the best Jurassic World games of all time.",2021-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 619eedce2edaa9bf0cf3b13a,GameBlast,Camila Berka,90,"If you like dinosaurs and enjoyed the possibilities of appearance and characteristics modification for each species, you certainly appreciated the previous game in the franchise. However, I believe the enhancements to the interface and the player experience along with the big additions to animals and nature elements are already enough to give this new adventure a try.",2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 619e58811d92aabdd8d8bb38,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,85,"Successful return to dino world with big role of scientists. Well, but with some old failings and weak campaign. But there is much better Chaos theory an Challenge modes.",2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 619e321ba504ecbd61a8498d,PC Gamer,Dashiell Wood,72,The constant threat of chaos adds tension and fun to an otherwise basic management sim.,2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 619ce90aa8153aaba4670337,Impulsegamer,Richard Banks,80,"There's still some way to go to make the JWE franchise a viable management sim, but this sequel goes a long way to right a lot of its predecessor's wrongs.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 619bbca6559010a6d70934da,PPE.pl,Krzysztof Grabarczyk,70,"Jurrasic World: Evolution 2 will not impress genre players. Although it seems that the game has all the necessary components for this, this is not the case. It is a good fun for novices and lovers of prehistory.",2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 6199fc648e992896cf1355d5,GameOnAUS,Royce Wilson,75,"On a next-gen console and an 8K TV, the dinosaurs look absolutely amazing and there is a surprisingly relaxing time to be had watching them going about their dinosaur lives, eating and drinking and wandering around. At least, that’s how it always starts. Then later there’s running and screaming – especially if you don’t keep your dinosaurs content or the power grid fails and the bigger, nastier, more carnivorous ones get out of their enclosures and decide to snack on some guests instead of the goats you’ve so generously been providing them.",2021-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 62320cb867855975e586e57a,Tom's Guide,Sarah LeBoeuf,80,Jurassic World Evolution 2 builds on its predecessor's framework to create a super-satisfying park management sim with the occasional raptor attack.,2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 6197c5cb62092f82c0287593,TechRaptor,William Worrall,80,"While it doesn't go crazy, Jurassic World Evolution 2 has almost perfected dinosaur-theme-park managers. Just ignore the weird voices and occasional bugs.",2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 6197c56362092f82c0287591,Shacknews,Donovan Erskine,90,"Jurassic World Evolution 2 is endless fun for a fan of the blockbuster franchise. A large library of species to unlock and study, bioengineering, and the ability to revisit iconic moments from the movies makes it an easy recommendation for anyone looking for their fix of Jurassic content. Even as a park manager, the game is quite satisfying, aside from some light frustrations here or there.",2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 6197a18562092f82c028755c,Wccftech,Nathan Birch,65,"Jurassic World Evolution 2 expands its prehistoric playground with more dinosaurs, modes, and unique franchise flavor, but it's all built on a flawed and often frustrating foundation of unbalanced and unpolished mechanics. Jurassic World Evolution 2 is a better game than its predecessor, but it feels like a glorified expansion. Those looking for a more substantial sequel may want to spare the expense this time.",2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61979c4762092f82c0287554,Digitally Downloaded,Alex Kidman,70,"This then is the challenge with Jurassic World Evolution 2. If you're a Jurassic Film fan who also likes micromanagement, there's certainly enough meat on its dinosaur bones to keep you happy for a good long while. However, if you're more just a management sim fan, you'll probably find its quirky management style – sometimes hands-on, sometimes hands-off – a tad irritating, as well as the limitations of its console controls.",2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61adee1bd3d48c5c6a071223,Area Xbox,Kevin Arbelo,90,"This sequel is a great step forward in the saga, showing a much broader and more complex gameplay. Without a doubt, something that fans will appreciate since now they will be able to control many more aspects of both the park itself and the animals themselves. Taking Planet Zoo as a reference, Frontier offers us a much more complete experience, both for its own gameplay and for its game modes and simply for its breadth",2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 6197e4340acdcc88f3475535,SomosXbox,Alberto Cordero,84,"Jurassic World Evolution 2 turns our classic dinosaur park into a huge dinosaur shelter. But a wilder, more detailed, demanding and, ultimately, more spectacular. Those who are fond of the license, will find a game that pampers every aspect related to dinosaurs and their enjoyment. Those who are fans of the genre, will find a more complete game and a more demanding point than its first installment, which if anything sinned was to be too soft for the most experts.",2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 619712f791f0007b9163b489,Hey Poor Player,Andrew Thornton,50,"There’s genuine fun to be had with Jurassic World Evolution 2. Chaos mode and the sandbox give you a lot of options to really build the park of your dreams. When even the game’s best modes are fairly flawed, though, it becomes hard to recommend all, but the biggest Jurassic Park fans dig into this one. Players who can play on PC will almost certainly find a game that controls better, but while that’s an issue, it isn’t the only problem here. Sadly, a different control scheme isn’t going to solve Jurassic World Evolution 2’s most significant issues.",2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 6196945491f0007b9163b3e0,33bits,Euyen Esquefa Pons,80,"Jurassic World Evolution 2 is an improved version of the first installment, eliminating the worst parts of micromanagement, and adding new scenarios and dinosaurs. If you liked the aspect related to the care of the animals of the first one, you are going to like this one much more. Now, if you were disappointed with the little management that exists in that game, you are going to continue the same with this one.",2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 619658489b4b356b60dac5e3,Cultured Vultures,Megan Walton,80,"Despite having many of the same issues as its predecessor, Jurassic World Evolution 2 is still an enjoyable dino simulator that's easy to jump into.",2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 619623a09b4b356b60dac5a3,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,65,"Jurassic World Evolution 2 is a true nostalgia operation, a perfectly successful tribute to the films of the saga created by Crichton and a joy for those who as a child spent hours and hours admiring dinosaurs in books. Unfortunately, the merits of the Frontier management system stop here, because if you analyze the individual elements of the gameplay you soon realize the limits imposed by a game loop that runs out quickly and in which you have to intervene too frequently due to an intrusive micromanagement that breaks the flow.",2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 61c246839e5c48c548d675ab,IGN Spain,,70,"Although the park management and customization aspects are a bit superficial, Jurassic World Evolution 2 has tons of great dinosaurs and exciting ways to interact with them.",2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 619469c225cfad560e85d458,IGN,Leana Hafer,70,"While park management and customization aspects are a bit shallow, Jurassic World Evolution 2 has tons of excellent dinosaurs and exciting ways to interact with them.",2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 625a0225008489e208d8338e,ComicBook.com,Spencer Perry,70,"Jurassic World: Evolution 2 makes enough changes to the gameplay of its predecessor that it eclipses wholly feeling like just an expansion pack, but with the cosmetic additions, new locations, and customization options for buildings making up the bulk of visible changes it can seem like that's what developer Frontier was after. Though the game has frustrating moments, it's inherently captivating from the start. Those eager to jump back into the world of the franchise with a game that offers more than the original will have fun with its new additions, but the oft-laborious tasks that come with actually running a dinosaur park and managing a team might make this feel less like a game and more like a second job to others. Considering the larger subtext of the book and film that spawned this entire thing though, can we really be mad when the game punishes us for attempting to squeeze wealth out of nature?",2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,47dfc9b69a9f44a5a47fa3d182f4d599 628545b30bfe2deada17457c,Bazimag,Seyed Ali Rooholamini,85,Old World is a 4X that unlike many titles of this genre doesn't try to just copy the biggest franchise of the genre and it is all the better for it that has made it a must play for the fans of this type of video games.,2022-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,51a30dc6b394462aaa49bd7e3321a2e3 62850c5c008489e208d920be,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,80,"Playing Old World feels like you have an entire nation interacting deeply with other real civilizations covering a much smaller slice of history. It adds complexity and dimension to the 4X genre by taking the Civilization templet and adding to it to involve you in an epic story. I love it, as I enjoy the deep strategy it offers and the added relationship dynamics!",2022-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,51a30dc6b394462aaa49bd7e3321a2e3 6294a9b00bfe2deada179ff2,Vamers,Edward Swardt,100,"Old World: Heroes of the Aegean marks the game’s debut on Steam, and it rightfully earns a spot on many favourites lists. It is truly unlike most 4X games currently available, and adequately serves to raise an already high bar. While the game can do with a bit more tutorialisation, there are enough pop-ups and explanations for adventurers to being their journey. Immersion is a massive focal point and the inclusion of supremely detailed stories and scenarios truly levels up the experience beyond what even the developers may have intended. It truly is an exceptional title, one worthy of taking the title as the king of 4X games.",2022-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,51a30dc6b394462aaa49bd7e3321a2e3 61a5e6f8e948acf84c431799,Worth Playing,Jared Hall,68,"Old World has its moments, but it's a very niche offering. I wouldn't recommend it to someone who isn't hardcore about 4X games because the learning curve is brutal. However, if you've played the rest and you're looking for something new, and especially if the overload of stats is something you find compelling, check out Old World. At the very least, you get to enjoy Christopher Tin's majestic soundtrack.",2021-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,51a30dc6b394462aaa49bd7e3321a2e3 611419a75c4136636bedfe38,Gamefa,Amirmehdi Namjoo,85,"Old World is a turn-based strategy game made by people who previously worked on games like Civilization. Old World mixes Civilization gameplay elements with Crusader Kings' story events and characters and creates a unique experience for the fans. The game has some issues in the UI, and its graphics are a little bit outdated. Also, it can be overwhelming for newcomers. All and All, It is a well-made strategy game that I can easily recommend to the genre's hardcore fans.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,51a30dc6b394462aaa49bd7e3321a2e3 60ee65cbeacb46b5712aae5c,AusGamers,,85,"If you've played a Civ game, and particularly the hex-based, one-unit-per-tile mode of the most recent series entries, then the early turns of Old World will feel very familiar.",2021-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,51a30dc6b394462aaa49bd7e3321a2e3 60ea1970885a2c0e6549e233,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,79,"Old World clearly shows its origins, coming from a small team of developers intimately connected with 4x strategy games. It adds several new mechanics to an established genre, some of which are clearly brilliant and others that seem less significant. Old World succeeds in giving genre fans a clear alternative to their favorite games, but it seems unconcerned with welcoming the uninitiated, thanks to a fussy interface, lack of patient tutorials, and a focus on a fairly narrow slice of history and culture. Fundamentally, Old World both honors a tradition and gently pushes it forward.",2021-07-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,51a30dc6b394462aaa49bd7e3321a2e3 60e2fd14907da6e46337be30,Cultured Vultures,Maxim Klose-Ivanov,65,"While the game has interesting concepts and ideas, some odd design choices and an atrocious tutorial hamper Old World's ambition.",2021-07-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,51a30dc6b394462aaa49bd7e3321a2e3 60df4dfb3efaa6c2fb0bf466,PC Gamer,Fraser Brown,87,A clever spiritual successor to Civilization full of both novelties and big ideas.,2021-07-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,51a30dc6b394462aaa49bd7e3321a2e3 60de17df8f7460af4f50496d,PCGamesN,Whitney Meers,80,"Old World adds dimension and complexity to the 4X style, but its slow pace and intricate resource management hinder it from reaching its full potential.",2021-07-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,51a30dc6b394462aaa49bd7e3321a2e3 61dd10159e5c48c548d6bb00,IGN Korea,Seulki Oh,90,"The best thing about Timelie is the mechanism that allows you to see the future. There have been plenty of time manipulating mechanisms from various games in the past but it’s one of a kind to be implemented in a puzzle environment. The solid foundation of the story also backs up the quality of the game. Not only have they focused on the mechanisms that sugarcoat the genre, but also the element of storytelling is one of the finest out there.",2022-01-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a433ac206d446f58666788aa94aed87 61cf00069e5c48c548d6901e,Spaziogames,Pia Colucci,75,"Despite a forgettable storytelling, Timelie is a captivating stealth and puzzle game with a smart level design. And it has a kitten!",2021-12-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a433ac206d446f58666788aa94aed87 61ca31339e5c48c548d68701,Pure Nintendo,Ted Hazell,90,"Timelie is a fantastic game that is close to faultless. Despite the strict preciseness needed for some actions, this is the perfect game to introduce several mechanics found in puzzle, stealth, and adventure games. The art style and soundtrack are sublime.",2021-12-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a433ac206d446f58666788aa94aed87 61c92aec9e5c48c548d685bd,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,76,Timelie is an exceptionally clever puzzler that'll have you strategically dodging robot guards with a feline friend. If that sounds like your kind of game then definitely check it out but just make sure you have plenty of patience before diving in.,2021-12-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a433ac206d446f58666788aa94aed87 61c867e49e5c48c548d68458,Nintendo Blast,Eduardo Comerlato,85,"By giving us the power to manage time to solve ingenious puzzles, Timelie manages to delight with creative and immersive gameplay. If you add that to the convenience of the Switch's portable mode features, we have a highly fun journey to experience, which can be easily recommended for fans of puzzles and strategy games as a whole.",2021-12-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a433ac206d446f58666788aa94aed87 5f3566f031b9014139fe25d9,Games Xtreme,,80,"Hampering your progress are mechanical enemies that patrol the level, coloured doors that need to be opened with the right keypad or pressure pad, broken bridges that can be repaired with the girls power and even some levels that disappear as you make your way through them.",2020-07-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a433ac206d446f58666788aa94aed87 5f0eb44cd88e035744c1ab28,BaziCenter,Mohammad Talebian,70,"Timelie could be entertaining if you don't mind repetitive gameplay, but it's definitely not a good choice for everyone..",2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a433ac206d446f58666788aa94aed87 5f0d2c7ad88e035744c1a700,DarkZero,Ian Howarth,60,"Whilst I personally feel it falls pretty far short of the 'Overwhelmingly Positive' badge it has garnered on Steam, I'm still glad I got to play it – it was an enjoyable experience in an interesting genre that's still in its infancy.",2020-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a433ac206d446f58666788aa94aed87 5ef9d633d88e035744c18d31,TheReviewGeek,Greg Wheeler,80,"Timelie is a complex, stealth-driven puzzle game that doesn’t just use its time mechanics as a gimmick, it integrates this into the very core of its gameplay.",2020-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a433ac206d446f58666788aa94aed87 5ee3263dc28b1c4114c282dc,CGMagazine,Clement Goh,70,"Short but challenging, Timelie is an inventive take on the stealth puzzle genre which lets players literally take their time in finding solutions.",2020-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a433ac206d446f58666788aa94aed87 5eda8a6ec28b1c4114c277e1,Windows Central,,90,"Timelie is a great puzzle game for any kind of player to enjoy. It allows you to control time as you maneuver a cat and a girl around dangerous robots. The puzzles are challenging, the art style is beautiful, and the game builds to an intriguing ending.",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a433ac206d446f58666788aa94aed87 5ed19d5dc28b1c4114c26fc2,PC Gamer,Tyler Wilde,73,A time-bending puzzle game clever enough not to be just another time-bending puzzle game.,2020-05-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a433ac206d446f58666788aa94aed87 5ed04074c28b1c4114c26ef6,Game Informer,Ben Reeves,78,"Mastering time is fun and weaving past enemies in the nick of time is a thrill, but fine-tuning some of those near misses can be monotonous",2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a433ac206d446f58666788aa94aed87 5ecc8bd9c28b1c4114c269b1,Game Freaks 365,Kyle Bell,80,It’s polished. It has interesting gameplay mechanics. And it is priced right. What’s not to like?,2020-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a433ac206d446f58666788aa94aed87 5ec7fc97c28b1c4114c265fd,Jump Dash Roll,Billy Walker,90,A few frustrating puzzles aren't enough to drag down a fantastic puzzler buoyed by lovely graphics and near flawless gameplay.,2020-05-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a433ac206d446f58666788aa94aed87 5f0dd840d88e035744c1a9db,Noisy Pixel,Azario Lopez,85,"Timelie is an approachable time-manipulation adventure that only borders on the line of overly complicated or too straightforward. It strikes a perfect balance with its mechanics and even introduces unique elements into the formula that make it stand out in the genre. The open narrative and lack of enemy types leave a bit to be desired, but this is one of the best time-based puzzle games that I’ve played in years.",2020-05-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a433ac206d446f58666788aa94aed87 60a42677a321e6334709601a,XboxEra,Jesse Norris,70,"I purchased Remnant for $40 when it was new, and I really enjoyed it. It’s tough, a bit slow, and kinda ugly; but now that it is on Game Pass for both Console and PC it’s an easy recommendation for anyone looking to murder a bunch of creepy-looking monsters either alone or with their friends.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 60621af5cfbed43e46465a94,KeenGamer,Adam O'Byrne,70,Remnant: From the Ashes is a somewhat overlooked 2019 title currently free for all PS Plus members. Gunfire Games' brutally challenging Action RPG 3rd Person Shooter is as charming as it is challenging and is an absolute must have for gamers who enjoy punishing themselves during their downtime.,2021-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5f511fd9f7c1f130627f4acc,DarkZero,Ian Howarth,90,"Either way, when all is said and done – I kind of love this game.",2020-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5e865b92bdf729557ef47358,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,77,Remnant: From the Ashes is one of the better ARPGs released in recent years so if you enjoy Souls-like campaigns or third-person shooters in general then I'm sure you'll have an enjoyable time mowing down the monsters that lurk in its post-apocalyptic world.,2020-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5e6ff430bdf729557ef44bd2,Hobby Consolas,José David Muñoz,78,"Remnant: From the Ashes it's an entertaining and challenging game, that also give us some options to try it's gameplay and challenge its enemies. However, you should not forget that it's mainly a coop game, and playing alone can be tough or even frustrating for the most part of the journey.",2020-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5dee1eabad4f81777e1f5101,Gameblog,Jonathan Bushle,70,"Remnant : From the Ashes is doing well at mixing Dark Souls Like gameplay and TPS action games. It also has a great universe, but the procedural features of the levels are a bit annoying.",2019-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5ddef17aad4f81777e1f3b83,But Why Tho?,Quinn Hiers,90,Remnant: From the Ashes offers a healthy dose of punishing enemies while soothing a player's wounds with an adequate amount of storyline and interesting places to explore and characters to meet.,2019-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d9c7cabc348b168d818b147,RPGamer,Zack Webster,70,"Built on the back of a rock-solid combat system, Remnant provides a full experience whether playing with friends or by oneself.",2019-10-06T23:00:00.000Z,False,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d94db72fb2612131ba53768,GameGrin,Gary Sheppard,85,"By taking the best bits of a few different genres, Gunfire Games has come up with an exceptional formula here, and brought us the surprise hit of the year. Sure, it'll take you a while to ""git gud"", but it actually feels like it's worth the practice.",2019-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d8e085eb59781214caf4432,The Digital Fix,Yannis Vatis,70,"Despite its flawed boss design, Remnant: From the Ashes has enough to make a case for it being an action RPG in its own right with solid progression systems, good combat and its own take on the Souls formula.",2019-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d892e5f5c493d4b9bf92b12,Old Man Mordaith,Joshua Smith,85,"It’s a very transparent system. I think too many games try to dazzle us with an overwhelmingly complicated system of upgrades. Not this one, and that’s a good thing. There’s a whole bunch of stuff going on in Remnant, and an overly complicated game loop for upgrades and leveling would detract from it. The game wants you to be a rooting-shooting (or is that just root shooting?), hacking-slashing badass and doesn’t want you too hung up on learning how to build this character optimally or how to min-max.",2019-09-23T03:00:00.000Z,False,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d9d4ba8c348b168d818b47e,Geeks Under Grace,Damien Chambers,80,"Remnant: From the Ashes captures the best elements of looter-shooters and Souls-likes while eschewing the repetitive parts, creating a unique game that feels different every time you play.",2019-09-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805293765d67787a9a08,Fun Factor,Miguel Teixeira,70,"Remnant: From the Ashes is a good game with fun combat and a lot of replayability thanks to the variety of boss battles and equipment allied to its gameplay loop. However, some problems and some badly executed aspects (especially the level design) stop Gunfire Games' RPG from reaching its full potential.",2019-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805293765d67787a9a04,Pardis Game,Matin Nasiri,70,"Remnant: From the Ashes is a unique Soulsborne experience which entertain players for hours in its engaging world with interesting lore and a main story narrated in beautiful varied lands. The combat is also very challenging. However, the dull architecture its worlds and the boring repetitive dungeons prevent this game from using its whole potential",2019-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805293765d67787a9a02,Impulsegamer,Hugh Mitchell,80,"Remnant: From the Ashes is a fun, unique third-person shooter that proudly calls itself a Soulsbourne.",2019-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805293765d67787a9a06,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,80,"Remnant blends ideas from other great modern games, but doesn't feel like it's the exact copy of something. It's a great action game with some nice gameplay, and we can't wait to see what Gunfire Games cooks up next.",2019-09-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805293765d67787a99fd,Black Red Gaming,Benjamin Guthrie,80,"Remnant: From the Ashes is a game that wears its inspirations on its sleeve while at the same time being unique. The story falls flat and bosses rely too heavily on common enemies, but this game is still a blast to play and something I can get a lot of hours out of.",2019-09-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805293765d67787a99e6,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,100,"There are only so many ways I can say that I love this game. It has so much to offer and executes so well on all of its ideas, and while it may borrow heavily from some heavy hitters from the last several years, it does so skillfully and respectfully, and it is simply not an experience you can afford to miss. Go, play this game, see for yourself how much fun it is.",2019-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805293765d67787a99e9,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,80,"Fans of shooters and challenging games will have a lot of fun here. Sure, the boss fights can get a bit annoying with the minions, the randomly generated areas can get repetitive, and the co-op, while it works well, isn’t perfect, but the world, the action, and the feel of Remnant is really what makes it a great playing game and one I think everyone should give a shot, especially at the price point it is at. ",2019-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805293765d67787a99de,Critical Hit,Brad Lang,75,"Despite an upgrade and loot system that's fairly uninspired and slow, Remnant: From the Ashes manages to make a name for itself with some engaging combat, beautiful environmental design and exceptional boss fights",2019-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805293765d67787a99ee,Digitally Downloaded,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,70,"Whether going about your adventure solo, with friends or with two random strangers, Remnant: From the Ashes is a fairly well built experience. Taking the well known formula of a Soulborne and turning it into a third person shooter works as it provides a different experience from the norm. Assume (or just hope) that the bugs go away, but otherwise, this one is genuinely enjoyable. ",2019-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805293765d67787a9a00,Everyeye.it,Carmine Capobianco,80,"Remnant: From the Ashes is not what it seems. After an initial disappointing impact, the game blooms, showing its true strengths.",2019-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805293765d67787a99eb,GamePitt,Lynn Caramella,75,"Remnant: From the Ashes is a thrilling and enjoyable co-op game which I really enjoyed playing with my friends as we fought off enemy mob groups together, although I feel like the scaling system is a little off and could use some improvements/adjustments. I also found the navigation within the game a bit confusing as I found myself getting a bit lost at times with little advice on what to do next. However, I was very delighted to see that Remnant: From the Ashes focuses on the story whilst also procedurally generated the levels to keep things fresh and free from repetition. Well, the story stays the same but the land is randomly generated each time and whichever boss you end up facing is the luck of the draw!",2019-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805293765d67787a99dc,PSX Brasil,Bruno Henrique Vinhadel,88,"Remnant: From the Ashes can positively use various aspects of other games while creating an unique identity. As one of the biggest surprises of the year, we have a great cooperative shooter, with good depth in its gameplay and challenging in the right measure.",2019-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805293765d67787a99f0,Checkpoint Gaming,Charlie Kelly,80,There's so much love poured into this game. It's a game well worth exploring if you're looking for something that just celebrates games' iconography over the years.,2019-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805193765d67787a99d1,Polygon,Austen Goslin,,"Before I started Remnant, I was worried that its ranged combat wouldn’t provide the same kind of challenge or depth as other, more melee-focused, action games. But Remnant is still finding ways to surprise and challenge me, after I’ve put nearly 10 hours into the game, and each boss teaches me something new about the game and how to play it. I can’t wait to see what I’ll learn next, and what I’ll see — and kill — on the way.",2019-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805193765d67787a99c7,TrueGaming,,80,"Remnant: From the Ashes is what Souls-Like games are about, an intense and nerve-wracking experience that test your skills against fierce monsters and gruesome bosses.",2019-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805193765d67787a99ca,Gaming Nexus,Nathan Carter,85,"Remnant is on my list of biggest surprises of 2019. I was apprehensive since I'm not a fan of Souls-like games, but this one is right up my alley. The combat is fantastic and it's even better when you are playing with others online.",2019-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805193765d67787a99d3,Generación Xbox,Pedro del Pozo,90,It’s a big surprise inside a tiny package that gets the best idea of games like Resident Evil and Dark Souls and mix it up with expertise with a coat of AA game paint.,2019-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805193765d67787a99c6,GameMAG,,70,"Frankly copying the mechanics of other projects, Remnant: From the Ashes tries to bring something new and interesting to the gameplay. Fans of Soulsborne and cooperative games will definitely like it. Everyone else can try it with discount.",2019-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805193765d67787a99cf,Player.One,Kenneth Araullo,85,"Remnant: From the Ashes is far from a perfect game, and there are some glaring aspects that really put a damper on the title. That said, by the end of it all, you're still left with an incredibly solid third-person shooter mixed with challenging elements, all meshed incredibly well together for a passion project that oozes potential. Whether you're wandering the realms solo or with some friends, Remnant offers a thoroughly engaging experience that proves its developer's chops in making a solid action RPG title.",2019-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805193765d67787a99c8,Game Informer,Daniel Tack,85,"Gobs of lackluster bosses and lack of any real endgame experience drag down a whimsical world full of secrets, challenges, and fun customization",2019-08-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805193765d67787a99c1,GotGame,Kieran Toovey,75,"Remnant: From the Ashes is a fascinating game with a lot of well executed mechanics. However, there are numerous technical issues and creative decisions that mar the experience. Hopefully, these issues will be addressed in near-future patches that will allow the game to shine brighter.",2019-08-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805193765d67787a99bc,PlayStation LifeStyle,Jarrett Green,80,"At a budget price and launching with a last minute ad bumrush, Remnant: From the Ashes is the kind of title you'd expect to come out and vanish quickly. But for fans of tough RPGs, action shooters, or post-apocalyptic fiction, passing up on Remnant would be a devastating mistake. It easily joins the ranks of games like Vampyr, that stubbornly outgrow their financial constraints to truly innovate and elevate a genre that has long since needed new ideas.",2019-08-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805193765d67787a99d9,Electric Bento,Drew Meadows,84,"Remnant: From the Ashes borrows heavily from other franchises, but anchors itself with great mechanics, strong gunplay, and fun multiplayer.",2019-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805193765d67787a99be,MMoinGame,Daniel Garcia Ballesteros,89,"Remnant: From The Ashes is not a perfect game, nor does it reinvent anything in its genre, but it has known how to give it its own touch in a really intelligent way and with a very high quality in all aspects.",2019-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805193765d67787a99b8,Gameplanet,Chris Brown,85,"Remnant: From the Ashes is a spectacular co-op experience when played with friends, and a potentially frustrating one when played with strangers. While procedural generation can lead to some monotony, a solid combat engine and incredible creature design make it a punishing, yet incredibly satisfying joy to play. The game is held back by several bugs and crashes, but this shouldn't stop you from giving it a go.",2019-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805193765d67787a99b2,We Got This Covered,Aaron Weeks,70,"Remnant: From the Ashes is a creative diversion from what one might expect in your typical third-person survival-shooter. While not without its share of flaws, it should be on every Soulsborne fan's radar.",2019-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805193765d67787a99ab,GamesFinest,Yvonne Engelhardt,70,"Remnant: From the Ashes is an uncompromising Loot-Shooter in the Souls garb, who doesn't succeed in combining the best of both worlds despite his great ambitions. But if you disregard the small technical weaknesses and some questionable design decisions, Remnant knows how to motivate over longer distances, not least thanks to his reward system. The new procedurally generated levels are a nice, diversified bonus, but not every genre fan should like them. If you've always wanted to play a Soulsbourne title together with friends, Remnant: From the Ashes is undeniably the best chance.",2019-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 5d86805293765d67787a99e2,Skill Up,Ralph Panebianco,,Quote not yet available.,2019-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0bb13a219f747f88dff4c2a50b070c0 600daae60f8974118c938e70,KeenGamer,Will Hitchcock,85,"Playing Colt Canyon feels like being at the centre of a classic western movie, but with one of the best roguelike loops in recent memory.",2021-01-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,cab6182d56494f00ab5029d12e0c0d7a 5ffb50cb0f8974118c937f88,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,80,"Colt Canyon is really just what the doctor ordered to kick off 2021. A breezy and consistently satisfying twin-stick shooter roguelike with a surprising amount of depth and where gunfights, stealth murder and dynamite powered destruction go hand in hand, Colt Canyon is a smart, wild west shooter that's well worth saddling up for.",2021-01-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,cab6182d56494f00ab5029d12e0c0d7a 5f9d6313fce0972e4e5f958b,oprainfall,Scott Ramage,70,"Colt Canyon does many, many things right. The core gameplay is addictive. The visuals and presentation are wonderful, in spite of brown being the dominant color much of the time. I wasn’t bored for a second. However, I also feel no need to go back to it again, even with the slew of unlockables. Fans of rogue-likes and semi-top-down shooters will likely have no regrets shelling (heh) out $14.99 for this. Perhaps I’m jaded from playing the unpatched version at first, but after riding off into the sunset once, I’m content to drop the six-shooter, rifle, shotgun, bow, knife, and whatever other weapons I found in this game and move on.",2020-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,cab6182d56494f00ab5029d12e0c0d7a 5f4cbe6862b431526f8e3183,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,80,"In the end, Colt Canyon is a solid roguelike shooter. The tight mechanics and various characters give most players enough to keep their interest, while the high difficulty and adherence to restarting from scratch on each run makes it appealing to those who are more experienced in the genre.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,cab6182d56494f00ab5029d12e0c0d7a 5f3550a331b9014139fe25b5,SECTOR.sk,Ondrej Džurdženík,75,Pixel art Wild West is dangerous and enticing. But its not easy to survive.,2020-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,cab6182d56494f00ab5029d12e0c0d7a 5ef9daead88e035744c18d34,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,"You can toss a rock into the eShop nowadays and are likely to hit a roguelike in the head, so having one that feels as good and worthwhile to play as Colt Canyon is something to behold.",2020-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,cab6182d56494f00ab5029d12e0c0d7a 5ef7a255d88e035744c18c55,Gameblog,Thomas Pillon,70,"Colt Canyon is a fine half-twin-stick shooter/half-rogue-lite experience, varied enough to make us constantly switch between characters, weapons and approaches, trying to rescue a kidnapped partner in a pixel-based West Coast. While being wuite short and sometimes more difficult to read, it still will please fans of both genres",2020-06-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,cab6182d56494f00ab5029d12e0c0d7a 5ef7a1d4d88e035744c18c43,Nintendo Life,,80,"Colt Canyon is an excellent roguelike with razor-sharp gameplay that's incredibly addictive. The rhythmic action is comparable to titles like Hotline Miami, and there's a constant temptation to have 'just one more go'. Some may not be too keen on the heavily-pixelated graphics, but it's the gameplay that truly shines through here, and once you've conquered the steep difficulty curve you'll find this to be a fine addition to the Switch's growing selection of roguelikes.",2020-06-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,cab6182d56494f00ab5029d12e0c0d7a 5ef9df24d88e035744c18d41,Use a Potion,,76,"Colt Canyon offers a relentlessly challenging twin-stick shooting experience that’s both frantic and fun in design, regardless of some early frustrations as you learn how to get… well… GOOD at the game. Admittedly, the challenge can be a little overbearing at times and it doesn’t offer anything that you wouldn’t have seen in the genre before, but the Wild West setting and the satisfyingly quick-paced brutal action do make up for it – especially if you play the game in co-op with a buddy.",2020-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,cab6182d56494f00ab5029d12e0c0d7a 5f35691031b9014139fe25f2,Games Xtreme,Jason Italic,80,"An excellently crafted game, Colt Canyon is nonetheless stuck with a fair bit of the baggage of the actual historical West.",2020-06-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,cab6182d56494f00ab5029d12e0c0d7a 5d867a1c93765d6778782f90,TheXboxHub,Neil Watton,80,"Grab your phone, call your friends and promise them some free beers as The Jackbox Party Pack 4 is a brilliant combination of mini-games that any budding host will need to add to their arsenal. It may just save Christmas and New Year!",2017-11-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1c93765d6778782f9f,GameGrin,Tyler Schurwan,80,"Sporting everything from a new and improved Fibbage to brand new games with new ways to play, it is actually rather impressive that each of these Party Packs continue to feature such fun games. Barring a few technical issues, I only saw minor issues in any of the games and would gladly recommend them all to friends looking for a way to entertain guests.",2017-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1c93765d6778782f88,DualShockers,Lou Contaldi,80,"Even just to have for one dinner party or hangout of four or more friends, the entry price is worth it – Jackbox Party Pack 4 is a guaranteed multi-hour adventure into adult fun.",2017-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1c93765d6778782fc0,Geeks Under Grace,,80,"Despite a few flaws, Jackbox Party Pack 4 succeeds with an enjoyable new mode for Fibbage 3 and other stellar offerings in Survive The Internet and Bracketeering. Some work may need to be done to improve technical problems, but that should not stop you from grabbing Jackbox Party Pack 4!",2017-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,False,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1c93765d6778782f9c,Switch Player,Oliver Roderick,48,"As I've previously maintained, these games' worth can only really be determined if you have loads of people handy, and people who can think of entertaining answers at that. Sadly, the price point is far too much for what it is - you're going to need to fork out about £100 for all four of the packs. The sum of the parts isn't worth what's being charged for the whole.",2017-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1c93765d6778782f8a,The Digital Fix,Rob Kershaw,70,"Another decent selection of titles to liven up a party - but bring lots of friends, as more is definitely merrier.",2017-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1c93765d6778782f85,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,80,"With the exception of Fibbage 3, each game in The Jackbox Party Pack 4 requires a minimum of three people but, the pack's potential isn't fully realised without a substantially larger group. This is a party pack that is sincerely meant for a party. Smaller groups will be able to get enjoyment out of Civic Doodle or Fibbage, but Survive the Internet, Monster Seeking Monster, and Bracketeering, especially, are designed with larger get-togethers in mind. Despite an emphasis on playing with a big group, The Jackbox Party Pack 4 stands out as one of the strongest entries in the series with no discernible weak links in the pack's line-up. Along with continuing the trend of swapping out traditional controllers for smart phones, it's entirely possible to host a game over a stream, negating the need to find 8-16 friends for some local Jackbox shenanigans.",2017-11-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1c93765d6778782f8d,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"The Jackbox Party Pack 4 once again shows that innovation can still occur after years of releasing the same type of product. While Fibbage is the only sequel mini-game, the changes included help freshen the experience. The ease of use is the most significant asset to the Jackbox titles, allowing anyone with access to a browser to join the action. While Jackbox Games is undoubtedly going to face some competition in the form of PlayLink titles on PlayStation 4, but the fact you don't have to download apps ahead of time keeps these games on my must-play list for get-togethers.",2017-11-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1b93765d6778782e89,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,70,"Jackbox Party Pack 4 isn't completely disappointing – there's still enough here to warrant a few giggles and it'll pass an hour or two with a few friends, but it's not the best that Jackbox has to offer. Go for Party Pack 2 or 3 instead.",2017-10-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1c93765d6778782f93,Nintendo Insider,Ryan Janes,80,"The Jackbox Party Pack 4 delivers an uneven selection of games. Fibbage 3 is predictably still fun with Enough About You being an excellent addition to the formula. Survive the Internet is a major highlight and among one of the best games in the whole series. Monster Seeking Monster is overly complex but can be fun with the right people, while Civic Doodle is passable but never reaches the heights of previous drawing games. Bracketeering, however, is a straight-up dud and one I don’t wish to return to.",2017-10-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1c93765d6778782f4b,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,85,"Overall there’s quite a lot of diverse fun to be had with Party Pack 4 and it may actually be the strongest one yet in terms of the average strength of all games included. Monster Seeking Monster is definitely the outlier, not because it is a bad idea but because it is so heavily dependent on the group playing it. While my tendency would still be to gravitate towards one of the Party Packs (2 or 3) that includes Quiplash, still my overall favorite Jackbox mini game, Survive the Internet is extremely strong, Civic Doodle may now be my favorite Jackbox drawing game, and the inclusion of Fibbage is always a plus. In the end you’ll need to read over the various games and choose which Pack works best for you but if the question were which 2 Packs were the best to buy I’d automatically make Party Pack 4 my second without question.",2017-10-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1c93765d6778782f99,Windows Central,Paul Acevedo,90,"Jackbox Party Pack 4 is a very solid collection of party games. In fact, it's probably the best entry in the series. Only one game is a real dud, with the other four games offering plenty of chances for hilarity. And Fibbage About You is a clever spin on the already great game of Fibbage.",2017-10-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1c93765d6778782fc8,Paste Magazine,Chris Compendio,80,"It ain't perfect, but it's the best Jackbox has to offer.",2017-10-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1b93765d6778782e86,CGMagazine,Jed Whitaker,75,"The Jackbox Party Pack 4 is one of the better titles in the series that includes a game about dating monsters, as well as a few unfortunate bugs.",2017-10-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1c93765d6778782f96,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,64,"Although it features a fun take on Fibbage and a new enjoyable drawing game, The Jackbox Party Pack 4 is unfortunately the weakest entry in the series so far.",2017-10-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1b93765d6778782e78,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,75,"An overall solid entry to the series. There may be a couple weaker games included, but the majority are a blast to play with both friends and family.",2017-10-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1b93765d6778782e83,Nintendo Life,Jon Cousins,70,"The Jackbox Party Pack 4 does enough to warrant another dive into its zany, over the top party game world. The visual presentation is mostly stellar and varied throughout, but of course it comes down to the games themselves. When it's good, it's great - the new Fibbage mode 'Enough About You', refined drawing game Civic Doodle and the fast-paced tournament style Bracketeering will keep any social gatherings going. Survive the Internet can be rather hit and miss due to its topical humour, so it depends heavily on the crowd. Aside from its cooky and spooky presentation, meanwhile, Monsters Seeking Monsters falls flat.As long as you're aware of the requirement of web-connected smart devices to play, The Jackbox Party Pack 4 is another worthy addition to the Switch, and for the most part there's a good balance of familiar and fresh material for newcomers and veterans alike.",2017-10-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1b93765d6778782ec5,TechRaptor,Andrew Stretch,90,"The strongest collection of Jackbox titles they have ever released. With instant classics in the form of Monster Seeking Monster and Survive The Internet, even Bracketeering and Civic Doodle will leave your mouth sore from laughing too much.",2017-10-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1b93765d6778782e9d,GamingTrend,Amy Kay Purcell,85,"All in all, the Jackbox Party Pack 4 is a great party game bundle with far more hits than misses.",2017-10-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1b93765d6778782e80,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,85,"If you like the other packs then this is a great next addition, if you've never played any of the past Jackbox Games you're missing out and this is a good entry to start.",2017-10-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1b93765d6778782e7b,Destructoid,Kevin McClusky,70,"While my group and I enjoyed trying out this year's Party Pack, it's fair to say it didn't live up to my expectations. It's still a lot of fun, and there were frequent outbursts of laughter in my living room. But there really wasn't a standout title here, nothing to recommend this year's pack over previous entries in the series. It felt like all the games here would've benefited from a little more playtesting, a little more polish. I think it's telling that at the end of the night, we ended by loading up The Jackbox Party Pack 3 and playing a couple rounds of last year's Trivia Murder Party. You'll get your money's worth out of The Jackbox Party Pack 4, but you might have a better time with one of its predecessors.",2017-10-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 5d867a1b93765d6778782e6c,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,90,"Each game in Jackbox Party Pack 4 is a winner - something I've never said about a Jackbox pack before. These games don't have convoluted rules and are super easy to jump right into, with each one being a great time even if you're flailing and not scoring any of the requisite points required to win. The variety also makes it versatile for different groups, and if you're searching for a solid party game on Switch, this might just be the one to break out during the holidays.",2017-10-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,da763a33956745888bea060de7ecf059 61d59e689e5c48c548d6a227,GameOnAUS,Chris Inglis,85,"Riders Republic is a big step up from Steep in many ways and is a whole lot of fun with multiple disciplines and biomes to keep your interest at an all time high. With banging music tracks and plenty of sights to explore, the game has a long life ahead, particularly with seasonal content and just the sheer variety on offer.",2022-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 61c0593c9e5c48c548d66a3c,Enternity.gr,Andreas Konstantinidis,90,"Readers Repubble is an incredibly fun to play arcade title, with intense action, awesome adrenaline levels, great depth in its mechanisms and great variety in the way we play.",2021-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 61bdf6939e5c48c548d66277,Softpedia,Bogdan Popa,85,"Riders Republic is an action-packed game that's not only exciting to play but also very fun to discover, pretty much because depending on the route you choose, everything feels new and fresh even if you're not playing it for the first time.",2021-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 61b1f27ad57242701f4390c3,Cubed3,Luke Hemming,80,"Riders Republic has managed to tweak the majority of small gripes that were in place in an already fun beta release and in its final version, given gamers easily the best extreme sports simulator on the market - ironically done by embracing the craziness of the sports themselves and making events increasingly zanier as progression is made. For purists, they will find the type of experience that will link them in memory, back to the seasons of being out there on the trails and slopes (or in the air if anyone has actually tried that mental gliding thing). For the stay-at-home gamer, this really is as close as it feels to being out there with the added enjoyment of the extreme element pushed to its… well, extreme, all without a scraped knee or full reconstructive surgery in sight.",2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 61ab993c716e2143cfdd217b,TrueGaming,,75,"Riders Republic is an open-world racing game, but at the same time it's another Ubisoft-style game with a busy world map and teen atmosphere that tries to create gravity to lose value and become annoying and repetitive over time.",2021-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 61a11f472a17c9d2434a24a8,Oyungezer Online,Sabri Erkan Sabanci,80,It was Ubisoft that fed us again in these days when we were hungry for extreme sports games. It's delicious.,2021-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 619e78e9b73a0cbea6f2f1af,MMORPG.com,Steven Weber,72,"Riders Republic is the de facto ruler of extreme sports MMOs. There is no denying that Riders is one of the best extreme sports games to hit the market in a long time, but the massively multiplayer portion of the game could use some work. There is very little cohesion that brings all of the various riders together as part of a republic. Even the main story is solely focused on your specific accomplishments in each of the sports. Luckily, the game is still in its infancy, and the year 1 pass plans to add new multiplayer arenas, and a new sport, BMX Biking, which shows that Riders isn’t done expanding by a long shot. There is more than enough variety to keep players coming back and having fun for months, just with the solo and collectible game alone. If you’re an extreme sports fan, Riders Republic is a no-brainer. For MMO fans looking for more than a madcap mass race challenge, I would let the game mature for a few months longer before picking this one up.",2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 619db10338d08bb0384e6d8e,Lords Of Gaming ,Jared Eden ,91,"Riders Republic is a gem of a game, and most importantly it is simply just fun to play. It is not often we have the opportunity to play a sports game such as this one. Especially one that provides such a broad variety of experiences from the wild world of extreme sports. Thankfully it is done without trying to be a simulator as well. It is the perfect blend of making surfaces feel good to control your character on, without having it be too over the top. From the vast amount of biomes to the abundance of races and variety of sports that you can enjoy, there is no end in sight with the number of shenanigans that you can pull off. Unfortunately, there is basically no story, and where there is a character chatting, they try a little hard to be “Hip” with the cool kids. Even then, Riders Republic is worth playing through if you have that extreme sports itch you need to scratch. This could very well be a new era of open-world sports growing as we know it.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 61a640e3aa8769f9eced87b4,GamesCreed,Junior Onunkwo,96,Riders Republic represents so many things that a sports game should have and is simply the best extreme sports game I’ve ever played.,2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 6197ec9e0acdcc88f3475578,JVL,,75,"Riders Republic chooses to offer a community experience in a universe carefully modeled to highlight the disciplines you can practice. Fun is the key word and it's not the few imperfections in terms of gameplay and graphics that should undermine the pleasure of discovery. If you're looking for a refreshing experience, Riders Republic is a title for you.",2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 6197b21162092f82c0287569,GameSpace,Chris Bowman,90,"Overall, Riders Republic takes what makes Forza Horizon great and puts an X-Games type twist to it. Biking, Snowboarding, and wingsuit races will make you want more action as you complete story missions and events to earn sponsors. Riders republic is out for most major systems and consoles right now for 59.99 USD.",2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 61978ed962092f82c0287547,Explosion Network,Jacob Hegarty,85,"Riders Republic is one of the more fun things I have been looking forward to playing and relaxing with after a big day. There isn't immense pressure to win every event, and the progression happens with or without it.",2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 61a537d46b04c7f450e0160e,SpaceNerd.it,Salvatore Varavallo,75,"Riders Republic is a game that will entertain fans of the genre who are looking for challenges, and will approach those who are a little more hesitant, without pretending to become a gem of the genre. The game is also technically valid, considering the Cross-Gen nature and all the problems that an Open World like this can unfortunately suffer from.",2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 6191348fdee38744d442ba22,GamingTrend,Ben Lombardo,75,"The story is lackluster, the microtransactions are everywhere, but everything else is amazing; it's like being on a rollercoaster ride every single second you play. Ubisoft put its heart and soul into developing every location just so that each race and each moment feels immensely different from the next. It's an absolutely thrilling, immersive experience that does well to keep you entertained for hours and hours on end. If only you could spend more time racing people instead of bots, then it'd really feel like you're working to become the amazing triathlete Riders Republic wants you to be.",2021-11-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 61903f3f722a083b93f313de,CGMagazine,Ridge Harripersad,90,"Riders Republic provides an exhilarating action-sports adventure that will take your breath away with its immersive, eye-candy environments and will have you smiling or laughing throughout.",2021-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 618f5361498fec35dc60955f,Easy Allies,Brandon Jones,80,"Shaking up a wild mix of extreme sports and rewarding exploration, Riders Republic is a chaotic and unique racing adventure.",2021-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 61894ddd61198adb693d6a42,XGN.nl,Chris Boers,85,Riders Republic is a worthy successor to both Steep and The Crew. This massive multiplayer sports game offers access to a beautiful area where players can go all out and hardly be put in the way.,2021-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 618eb06fdcc55528ce512189,New Game Network,Eric Hall,78,"Owing to its precise gameplay and satisfying open-world, Riders Republic has the makings of an extreme sport fan's dream. It just would have been nice if the title's exhausting and obnoxious attitude had been checked at the door.",2021-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 619263bffb0385502e23f227,Vamers,Edward Swardt,80,"The online/career mode presentation in Riders Republic can be a bit ostentatious at times, but it quickly fades out of memory as soon as an event loads up; for this is what the game is all about. Races and events are exhilarating, with all-out action and speed around every corner. The game has its fair share of unlockables and there are more than enough collectibles dotted around its open world map to keep one busy for many hours. Of particular note is how Riders Republic allows for any and all players to enjoy its many sports disciplines. The game’s reliance on simple button inputs for every race welcomes players of all skill levels, and thus enhances the number of players available for multiplayer events. Ubisoft Annecy truly went all out with this one, and their love for this brand-new intellectual property beautifully shines through. There are one or two niggles that need some work, but overall it is a great experience worthy of any player’s time.",2021-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 618f5bf9498fec35dc60956e,M3,P-A Knutsson,80,"Riders Republic is a game with a glued-on attitude, alarmingly many sports and an overplottered world map. Even so, the game surprises great with great control, varied challenges and a world bursting with fun activities. The fact that we are also not spoilt for purpose with well-made ski, snowboarding and cycling games does not exactly make it worse that we get everything in one here.",2021-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 618d70cff569492149f4cf08,SomosXbox,Cristian Montiel ,85,"Extreme sports, massive multiplayer tests and a huge open world, full of adrenalin and exciting activities you will find in a game that explores fresh and fun ideas, without more.",2021-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 6206d7da9e5c48c548d7ec4d,Eurogamer.pt,Jorge Loureiro,80,"Riders Republic triumphs not only for the fact that you can bring together a lot of different extreme sports in one game, but also by implementing online features: you have a world where you always see other players, massive and competitive races, and the possibility to play in co-op mode in groups of six players.",2021-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 618b88d8b6bbe9f378799921,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,80,"If you can get past the initial hour, Riders Republic becomes a very strong title. The world is a joy to explore thanks to the many biomes and landscape types you see. Compared to the rest of Ubisoft's open-world games, each pip on the map serves a much higher purpose than providing something to keep you busy. The instantaneous fast-travel, and the races pull off many adrenaline-pumping moments that you'll want to revisit. The title still has some issues, like some odd collision during the exploration and the unnecessary presence of microtransactions. Fans of racing will love what the various Ubisoft studios have pulled off with Riders Republic.",2021-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 61ab64580fa2d33fb40dfd78,Echo Boomer,Diogo dos Santos,,The arcade formula of this new Ubisoft's bet is as accessible as realistic and brings fun to any kind of player.,2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 61a3929f3fb602e787fa6d06,Washington Post,Mikhail Klimentov,,"For lack of a better way of phrasing this, “Riders Republic” is extremely breadlike. You can enjoy bread on its own merits. But more often than not, just eating bread is a very sad experience. Good eating means toppings: olive oil with some pepper, butter, cold cuts, a bagel with a thick schmear — you get the idea. Likewise, “Riders Republic” is a game that cries out for some kind of second thing — music, a podcast, a phone conversation, whatever — while also completely avoiding the now-common language of tasks and chores that usually comes with “maintenance” or “podcast games.”",2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 618b56775f1f75f2abe38e79,Zoomg,محمد صادق تواضعی,75,"While Riders Republic had great potential and could become a much more attractive sports game, problems such as low environmental details, highly superficial personalization system and lack of proper use of the backtrack mechanism have led Ryders Republic to not show off as it should",2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 618ae2b6e51c67ed243955ba,Game Informer,Blake Hester,68,"Riders Republic has some great moments – namely its dozens upon dozens of races – but all of that is cut down by an impressively obnoxious script, unskippable dialogue, and predetermined soundtracks that play ad nauseam",2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 618aaf8fdf714ee8b3795c95,BaziCenter,Farnood Samie Yousefi,65,"The Considering that Riders Republic is not a sports simulation and only aims to offer fun and excitement, and even though there are a lot of problems that cannot be looked over and some of them directly affect the gameplay experience, the final package can still be entertaining while you jump on different vehicles and race around the big, crowded and colorful world of the game.",2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 625a019b008489e208d83358,ComicBook.com,Jenna Anderson,80,"I expected to like Riders Republic, but I was pleasantly surprised by the extent to which I loved it, even as I feel like I've only scratched the surface of its open world and other offerings. The gameplay is a near-perfect approximation of several genuinely fun, but accessible extreme sports, all wrapped up in an immersive and oddly comforting open world. While its wackiness and some elements of its experience might not be for everyone, Riders Republic is a uniquely robust take on the very idea of a sports video game, and I have a feeling that it'll only improve from here.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 61dffd519e5c48c548d6c9ea,Checkpoint Gaming,Taylor King,80,"Riders Republic offers a cornucopia of extreme sporting choices for players to choose from. By giving enough attention and fine-tuning to each individual sport, it has created an evergreen title to receive future updates or expansions to build upon well into the future. With a solid foundation offering solo and group players fun and exciting experiences, Riders Republic has set the stage incredibly well. While its predecessor Steep failed to capture a lasting audience, I feel strongly that Riders stands a much greater chance at retaining players’ interest due in part to its tongue-in-cheek tone combined with the game’s sheer variety of extreme sports adventures and energetic open world. I look forward to returning to Riders Republic to bike down mountain paths or fly through narrow canyon gaps while listening to alt-rock radio sometime soon.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 618d296cfd61a71c55a075e9,Geek Culture,Jake Su,80,"A stupendously fun time awaits in a world brimming with possibilities and mayhem at every turn in Riders Republic, just be wary of technical hiccups.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 618c3fe7780a370daf6af283,Twisted Voxel,Ali Haider,70,Riders Republic is unquestionably a one-of-a-kind sports game with an exciting idea that feels like it will carry on for a long time.,2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 61893c1e61198adb693d69e2,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"Riders Republic is fast, frenetic, and unequivocally fun. Representing the best of extreme sports with a splash of personality. It’s X Games meets Ridiculousness. This is why we come to games: for fun and adventure. Ubisoft Annecy took lessons learned with Steep and Riders Republic is better game because of it. Riders Republic is rambunctious freedom with harrowing sports that’s unparalleled excitement.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 61892b7661198adb693d69c1,Shacknews,Donovan Erskine,80,"Riders Republic is a surprisingly good time with arcade-like extreme sports that feel thoroughly unique from one another. Online events are the best parts of the game, though it can get bogged down by glitches and server-related issues. Despite that, Riders Republic is still one of my surprise pleasures of 2021.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 6189008f61198adb693d6984,The Games Machine,Nicolò Paschetto,88,"What a ride! Riders Republic gives you an amount of freedom that you can hardly find anywhere else, and lets you choose your own path within a happy community that's keen to celebrate your successes.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 61889ed661198adb693d6942,Too Much Gaming,Carlos Hernandez,90,"Riders Republic is a solid game all around; even in terms of its technical aspects, I hardly experienced hiccups that would hamper the experience. It can make you a believer in games like it - Ubisoft has a clear winner on their hands that, if nurtured properly, could spawn a community that will gladly take in any new content coming their way in the future.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 61873a97c1dbdec4848dc4f4,Game Freaks 365,Drew Meadows,80,Riders Republic is a stellar throwback to the arcadey sports titles of previous generations and provides a ton of content for your buck.,2021-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 6186f041c1dbdec4848dc48b,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,70,A good extreme sports game with some questionable design choices which can spoil the experience.,2021-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 6188d8e161198adb693d6957,IGN Korea,Sanghyun Bae,70,"The game had a balanced mixture of unexpected fun and the usual sense of draining. As an extreme sports game, they’ve creatively recreated the formula to provide a new perspective of the genre. But perhaps due to the limitations of budgeting, you won’t really get prolonged enjoyment but it will be that typical game that will be remembered for a quick burst of fun whenever you decide to play it.",2021-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 61870e2bc1dbdec4848dc4a2,Gamerweb.pl,Robert Chełstowski,70,Riders Republic is an enjoyable game with incredible potential.,2021-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,34cc0c5f0b874ac4b03cbe59fe3f87d0 6126cac2d6eccf0bc895058f,CFG Games,Michael Spadafore,70,"It won't be everyone’s cup of tea with slower pacing and simplistic puzzles, but if you can overlook that then I believe you’ll enjoy Feral Cat Den’s Genesis Noir.",2021-08-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 60c2223aab3e90299df709a9,Doublejump,Tom Byers,,"A critically intelligent and passionate journey through space and time, Genesis Noir is a stellar example of gaming, noir, and art. A must-play.",2021-04-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 608307a13038f29f385a1db1,KeenGamer,Kenzie Du,65,Saxophones and singularities come together in a one-of-a-kind game experience. Genesis Noir takes you on a mind-blowing cosmic cruise through time and space in order to save the love of your life - and maybe your own. Will this starry adventure win you over?,2021-04-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 60773fb4cfbed43e46466f32,Paste Magazine,Holly Green,90,"No Man's attempt to save Miss Mass from being murdered, and its implications for the universe, so brilliantly mirror the self-indulgence of a tragic romance. To the people in a relationship, everything is the start of something big and meaningful, like an entire universe forming, exploding, and expanding outward. What is it that sparks abiogenesis? What is it that sparks love? Are both an accident of proximity and fire? These questions aren't necessarily answered in Genesis Noir. But the asking is beautiful all the same.",2021-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 60773190cfbed43e46466f0e,Generación Xbox,Abdon Ruiz,72,"Genesis Noir presents us with a story set in a time when everything took place just after the Big Bang. Thanks to an ambitious story and a very nostalgic gameplay, we are guaranteed to be glued to the screen until the end of the adventure.",2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 606fbd22cfbed43e464667fc,Console Creatures,Bobby Pashalidis,80,"Feral Cat Den's Genesis Noir is a unique blend of animation, music, and innovation. While it is a simple point-and-click adventure, the story is beautifully told through its stunning presentation. Some of the puzzles might not offer many challenges but the experience is not that you won't soon forget.",2021-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 606d2bb4cfbed43e46466527,GBAtemp,Pranavsingh Dhunnoo,68,"Genesis Noir is a short experience which is memorable for its unique presentation but also for its unintuitive, confusing and disorienting gameplay.",2021-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 6166079e80594f6395b33c20,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,80,"Although I feel like I didn’t quite understand all of what Genesis Noir was trying to accomplish in story, I absolutely understood the emotional journey it took me on. From the joyous beginnings to the urgently depressing ending and even the loneliness, hope, and determination that came after, Genesis Noir is a celebration of humanity, the universe, and of life itself. Genesis Noir is a church for the religious and non-religious alike, and a spiritual experience worth undertaking at any price. Will you traverse time and space for the one you love? Or will you find love among the cosmos along the way? Genesis Noir knows the answer — find out by pursuing this mesmerizing journey on console or PC.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 6092bfbda321e63347095096,Oyungezer Online,Mert Köse,80,"Genesis Noir is a game where visual design and presentation are more important. If you want to look for a different experience and say ""gameplay is not so important"", you can take Genesis Noir blindly. However, those who expect a certain “challenge” and a more concrete storytelling may be disappointed. If you have Game Pass, it wouldn't hurt to try it.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 606bc181cfbed43e46466368,Nintendo Enthusiast,,75,"If you like interesting experiences, beautiful stories, and powerful messages all wrapped up in a hot jazz soundtrack, you'll love Genesis Noir. However, be aware that it will not be without frustration, especially until the developers release a performance patch for Switch.",2021-04-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 606b3648cfbed43e464662e1,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,50,"Here's the thing, and it's a bit of a kick in the pants. Genesis Noir is a very cool, very interesting and exceptionally well-presented game. It tells its esoteric story in an effective, exciting way with a litany of memorable visuals, fantastic artwork and a genuinely brilliant soundtrack. And, unfortunately, we simply can't recommend playing this compromised, ill-fitting, arduous and glitchy Switch port in the slightest. Maybe it's just us, but knowing we could be experiencing the spectacle of this clearly brilliant piece of art in a much higher resolution, at much greater fidelity, and with an order of magnitude less frantically wriggling the left analogue stick because we're convinced the game has broken is just a sobering reason to ask why we would even bother if this version isn't your only option. Even if you do only have a Switch, we'd recommend waiting until you have something else. This is a game that deserves better.",2021-04-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 6069dbeccfbed43e4646624b,Wolf's Gaming Blog,Baden Ronie,60,"Underneath the gorgeous animation and the wonderful jazz music is a journey that lacks substance. Perhaps I'm just the wrong target audience, and loads of other people will find a deeper meaning that I missed entirely within Genesis Noir. It's difficult to review a game this abstract and this artistically focused with any certainty. All I can tell you about is my experience with it, and my experience was of a game that amazed with its visuals but that dragged across its short runtime, that had flashes of real brilliance mixed in with humdrum puzzling and a story that never resonated with me. Since Genesis Noir is on Game Pass, though, it's an enticing prospect, one that I'd recommend checking out if you subscribe to the service because you might just find something that speaks to you. And if you don't, well, all it has cost is a few hours.",2021-04-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 606c8cd8cfbed43e46466483,Guardian,Simon Parkin,100,The big bang meets the whodunnit in this dazzlingly inventive point-and-click adventure spanning time and space,2021-04-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 6069178acfbed43e46466209,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,75,"This game was not at all what I was expecting, but in a good way. It is definitely not your run-of-the-mill noir drama.There are some truly interesting ideas in here that are presented with a strong scientific basis. As someone who has studied a bit of Astronomy, I was pleased to see such a creative take on cosmological knowledge. For fans of Astronomy, casual adventures, and unique experiences, Genesis Noir is a journey worth taking.",2021-04-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 60676d4dcfbed43e46466152,Shacknews,TJ Denzer,70,"Genesis Noir is a very curious game, and mostly in a good way. The cosmic nature of its narrative is tied down interestingly in its humanized elements and the animation and music do a good job of giving every moment life and charm, even if it can sometimes get confusing. It’s not a long game, and some of its stretches are a bit too simplistic for their own good, but Genesis Noir also features a lot of creativity in prominent portions of its puzzles and progression. If you enjoy a good point-and-click adventure and don’t mind a game that just wants a moment to share its bombastic narrative of cosmic creation and love, Genesis Noir might very well be narrative worth your time and interest.",2021-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 60673be0cfbed43e4646613f,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,60,"If they tell me that they are going to tell me about the Big Bang, the creation, the stars, life, its variables and meanings through a story of a guy who sells watches and watches his girlfriend get shot, it would be totally impossible for me to imagine . And much less in the way of Genesis Noir. I play experience with an art as I have seen very few, and I am not only talking about the world of video games. One button and the mouse / stick and you will move the universe ... literal as well.",2021-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 6103e0a14d9073a176b31a4c,Unboxholics,Γιώργος Πρίτσκας,80,"Genesis Noir is a game of rare conception and points, unequal execution. It manages to tell a tragic personal story on a universal scale that, in an age of abundance of titles and narratives, manages to stand out with its uniqueness; on the other hand, its choices at the level of interaction seemed trivial and rather superficial.",2021-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 6065e41acfbed43e46465fb9,PC Gamer,Rachel Watts,76,"A little abstract in nature, but Genesis Noir is an all-around stunning audio-visual adventure.",2021-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 608abba36a418dc538cbaa9a,AnaitGames,Marta Trivi,80,"Experimental and beautiful, Genesis Noir talks about love and beauty in a way not many ways have talked before.",2021-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 6065af31cfbed43e46465f95,GameBlast,Farley Santos,75,"Genesis Noir is a curious and highly experimental experience. A surreal universe awaits those who immerse themselves in the game's proposal, which uses a mixture of non-interactive scenes and tactile puzzles to tell a complicated love story. Many exaggerated and impressive moments are scattered throughout the adventure, and the striking visuals and the punctual, but powerful, soundtrack intensify the sensations. However, there are problems, such as very basic puzzles, some confusing passages and an obtuse plot. In the end, Genesis Noir is a brief engaging visual show, basically an interactive film.",2021-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 60647b7dcfbed43e46465dd4,Use a Potion,,85,"Genesis Noir is unlike anything that I’ve ever played before, with its enigmatic tale and stunning presentation really making for something a bit special. Don’t get me wrong, it’s guilty of being a little linear and the lack of dialogue can see the narrative feeling a little bit convoluted in places, yet there’s something so utterly engaging about the experience that it’s hard not to find yourself drawn in from start to end. I said it at the start of the review, and I’ll say it again: Genesis Noir is a really weird game. It’s one that I’m glad I got to experience though, and one that I won’t be forgetting anytime soon.",2021-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 6064506ccfbed43e46465d9a,IGN Italy,Davide Mancini,80,"Genesis Noir is a sublime trip through the history of the universe. Feral Cat Den did a terrific job in terms of balancing scientific premises and mythic consequences developing a linear, but visionary, point and click experience, whose only little sin is to indulge sometimes in its own beauty.",2021-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 60630521cfbed43e46465b71,Cultured Vultures,Ryan Stevens,75,"Still, Genesis Noir deserves commendation for being its own thing, possessing such a clear ambition that drips off of every gorgeous screen. These screen caps here, lush as they are, lack the game’s beautiful sense of motion. Even if you don’t play Genesis Noir yourself, check out a few Let’s Plays to really appreciate the craft. This is a game that will stick in my mind for a long time, its grandeur overshadowing all the moments of annoyance it gave me on the way.",2021-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 607b4f0c79a3a34d882b1eed,The Game Crater,Tom Wilson,80,"Genesis Noir is a visually spectacular video game with an enthralling, albeit abstract, narrative. While its more gameplay focused segments often bring the game down a notch, whenever Genesis Noir treats the player to one of its lavishly animated cutscenes, it's hard not to salivate at its gorgeous art style. The eclectic mix of sound and visuals create an experience unlike any other in video game history. Genesis Noir is truly unique, and while not always a fun experience, it is by far one of the most mesmerising adventures I've ever had the pleasure of undertaking.",2021-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 6062564ccfbed43e46465af9,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,90,"Genesis Noir is genre fiction that slow burns from a hard-boiled detective mystery to a cosmic exploration of potential and possibility. It showcases a form of storytelling exclusive to an interactive medium, not only immersing the player in rhapsodic visual landscapes, but expecting them to find tactile interpretations from its collection of curiosities. Genesis Noir doesn't position chaos as a subject for control, only an objective to be experienced and appreciated.",2021-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 6062085acfbed43e46465a81,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,30,"Genesis Noir may have some top tier visuals and music, but everything else that makes up a good video game is absent. Poorly designed gameplay, uninteresting storyline, it just isn’t fun to play.",2021-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 606b09e0cfbed43e464662cd,Gamer's Palace,Beatrice Vogt,84,I still don't know exactly WHAT I played but I know that it was a unique experience. Play Genesis Noir when you really have time for it.,2021-03-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 60604ee3cfbed43e4646589d,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,40,"If a great art style and self-indulgent vagueries are all you’re looking for, then Genesis Noir is the game for you. If, however, you’re one of those pesky gamers who expect things to happen for underlying reasons and stories to have characters rather than just a parade of hollow archetypes, there’s nothing here to recommend.",2021-03-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 605fa399cfbed43e46465897,3DNews,Александр Бабулин,85,"Very simple in its mechanics, Genesis Noir takes over with flawless atmosphere, style and a mind-blowing flight of fantasy.",2021-03-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 605e2876cfbed43e4646573b,Metro GameCentral,,80,"A unique blend of visuals, music, gameplay, and heady story themes combine in one of the most artistically daring video games of recent years.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 605dd9cdcfbed43e464656fe,XboxEra,Jon Clarke,90,"For those that love projects that take a few risks and try to do something different, you’ll find plenty to enjoy here. The imagination and variety on display is frankly phenomenal, and as fan of experiments and risks in this medium, I’m left thoroughly impressed. But if you can slip on a good pair of headphones, and imagine yourself in a smoky jazz club with a drink in hand, I think you’ll have a very good time indeed.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 605d566ccfbed43e46465604,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,80,"Genesis Noir is unique in the way that it is actually different from anything you consider a video game. The bits that make the full span of the game, at first glance shouldn’t really be part of the same whole but they’ve been put together so masterfully that it works beautifully on both the artistic and the emotional levels and it still feels and plays like a true video game.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 6061c8c9cfbed43e46465999,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,85,"Stirring, artistic, and emotionally resonant, Genesis Noir is quite a unique experience. The puzzles can be tedious, but the game makes up for it with gorgeous art direction and sterling creativity.",2021-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 605d4e1acfbed43e464655fe,But Why Tho?,Arron Kluz,90,"The best way to summarize Genesis Noir is that it is an art piece that is only possible in its medium. It is a beautiful experience full of emotional connections, and that is told genuinely and with such intelligence that it is deeply relatable. It is a profound experience and one wholly unique to the industry.",2021-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 605cb9d1cfbed43e46465596,GameSpew,Becca Smith,90,"Genesis Noir may not be for everyone. You’ll need patience for it – and if you like games that hold your hand, it’s likely not for you. But stick with it, and you’ll find an extraordinary and rare title unlike anything else you’ve played. It’s beautiful, clever, and very tricky in places – but you’ll be thinking about it long after you’ve turned it off.",2021-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 605cb9c6cfbed43e46465593,Destructoid,Eric Van Allen,85,"By zipping through the creation of life itself, you might just find answers to why someone has been shot and how to stop it. Though some puzzles and controls can get pretty frustrating, the adventure itself is the draw, and with Genesis Noir, it's a beautiful trip through primordial creation worth taking. If you're eager to see what kind of stylish, inventive ways developers are finding to tell stories in games, this hard-boiled trip is worth the ticket.",2021-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 605cb9c2cfbed43e4646558d,Eurogamer,Malindy Hetfeld,80,This cosmic point-and-click looks and feels like no other game out there.,2021-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 605cb9c1cfbed43e4646558a,God is a Geek,Chris White,70,"Genesis Noir is a simple puzzler with point-and-click elements that are stripped back to reveal an engaging and beautiful story. It may be too easy and rather linear, but it's still a well presented game that'll keep you engaged throughout.",2021-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa8c1bd0dd684af2ad27a4f54b74018f 5d867f1593765d67787a2b66,SECTOR.sk,Matúš Štrba,65,"The Textorcist is based on a unique concept and high difficulty level, but gameplay itself can get repetitive, and controls don't work that well.",2019-05-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,aafbe6800d9f4e50aa896139ed45554a 5d867f1593765d67787a2b49,TheSixthAxis,,80,The Textorcist: The Story of Ray Bibbia takes its portmanteau of a title and develops it into a refreshingly original and enjoyable blend of typing games and bullet hell boss rushes. It's also a clear love letter to the horror staples of the 1980s and affectionately captures the look and feel of that era. The result is simultaneously divine and devilish.,2019-05-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,aafbe6800d9f4e50aa896139ed45554a 5d867f1593765d67787a2b21,GameGrin,Ben Robson,90,"One of the most polished, well thought-out indie titles I've played recently featuring a solid theme, beautiful visuals and a learning curve that'd rival you-know-what… yeah, I reckon you should try this one.",2019-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,aafbe6800d9f4e50aa896139ed45554a 5d867f1593765d67787a2b1f,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,85,"The Textorcist: The Story of Ray Bibbia is an experiment that works better than expected. The focus on boss fights is the right one, as the exploration and puzzle sections are novel but not noteworthy. The controls can seem unwieldy at first, but part of the charm and excitement is in trying to concentrate on typing and moving at the same time. The presentation is excellent, and the length is perfect, as it never feels like the game goes on for too long. The Textorcist may seem like an odd game on the surface, but give it a chance, and you'll find it to be one of the more inventive and fun experiences out there.",2019-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,aafbe6800d9f4e50aa896139ed45554a 5f2c6cb9d88e035744c1ea48,oprainfall,,70,"Overall, I found The Textorcist: The Story of Ray Bibbia to be a bit of a mixed bag. On one hand, the main focus of the game was on the boss fights and those were handled exceptionally well. While the difficulty will certainly seem daunting to some people (myself included), I can’t fault the game or the developers for making it hard as nails. After all, that’s really the point of such a title. On the other hand, I found the other big piece of the game, the story, to be somewhat lacking and deserving of more content. At the risk of assuming too much, I think that the boss fights were likely created first and the story was added as an afterthought. Some players may not care about this as much, but I was slightly disappointed nonetheless. Using a heavy dosage of macros to crawl through the later boss fights, I was able to clear the game in around 15 hours. I’ve seen people on Steam claiming that the game took them only a few hours to complete, but I see no way that those claims hold water. Even with macros, there are ten boss fights and all but a few require a great deal of trial and error to beat. Because the story was lacking, I can’t give this game a perfect score. What I can say though is that it’s certainly worth your consideration if you’re a masochist or just really enjoy interesting shooters. With its regular price on Steam set at just $14.99, The Textorcist is certainly worth picking up and trying for yourself.",2019-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,aafbe6800d9f4e50aa896139ed45554a 5d867f1593765d67787a2b4e,DarkZero,Ian Howarth,80,"Whilst I cannot recommend anybody stick around for the story that I could honestly scarcely tell was trying to be funny, serious, or sarcastic, in general I highly endorse The Textorcist. Its compelling and testing gameplay, great art style (especially the hellishly stylistic demons), sweet soundtrack, and awesome theme make for a great title.",2019-03-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,aafbe6800d9f4e50aa896139ed45554a 5d867f1593765d67787a2b54,GameLuster,Chloe Spencer,75,"Fans of hardcore bullet hell games, or dexterous one-handed typers, this is a match made in heaven for you.",2019-02-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,aafbe6800d9f4e50aa896139ed45554a 5d867f1593765d67787a2b6c,Cultured Vultures,Benjamin Boven,60,"The Textorcist offers a unique twist on bullet hell gameplay that's bogged down by annoying design and bad dialogue. Impressive but disappointingly few boss fights provide a few hours of entertainment, but the game has little else to offer.",2019-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,aafbe6800d9f4e50aa896139ed45554a 5d867f1593765d67787a2b25,We Got This Covered,Jordan Hurst,80,"The Textorcist mixes genres devilishly well, making for a cleverly challenging and engaging title.",2019-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,aafbe6800d9f4e50aa896139ed45554a 5d867f1593765d67787a2b60,Critical Hit,Brad Lang,85,"The Textorcist is a punishing, brutally difficult game that feels so good to finally conquer. A truly unique and engaging combat system accompanied by great music make this a memorable experience",2019-02-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,aafbe6800d9f4e50aa896139ed45554a 5d867f1593765d67787a2b1c,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,60,"The Textorcist: The Story of Ray Bibbia is a solid game that those who love shmups or typing games should check out. Now, Typing of the Dead this is not, but it has its own flavor that’s worth the taste.",2019-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,aafbe6800d9f4e50aa896139ed45554a 611b3b27d43f314421a913d5,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,55,"Paper Cult threw Samurai Jack's aesthetic, Tarantino's offbeat writing, and Hotline Miami's lurid violence into a vat; to its credit, that confection is still a mixture I admire at a distance. It’s the closer inspection that reveals several bad roots.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 6102de3678fa8b8caf2c61ee,SomosXbox,Antonio Horna,80,"Bloodroots boasts an enormously careful gameplay, brimming with originality and variety. Under a violent story of revenge, which presents a bloody contrast to its colorful art design, this title presents fun on all four sides. Despite the fact that some aspects of the gameplay, such as the gameplay, are not as careful as the rest of the aspects, and some technical issues that leave something to be desired, it is impossible not to recommend Bloodroots to any lover of arcade or action games.",2021-07-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 60f81fd3b9cbeafd13a23add,XboxEra,,80,"This is a fast and (in a cartoon style) gloriously violent game. It looks great and has numerous levels of complexity and depth making it a challenging yet ultimately very satisfying experience. Newly available on Xbox Game Pass, I recommend that you give this gem a try.",2021-07-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 6060538acfbed43e464658a0,The Games Machine,Gabriele Barducci,82,"Colorful, frantic, and with plent of weapons at our disposal, Bloodroots is a nice surpirse that will certainly appeal to those who enjoy the kind of one-hit-kill action Hotline Miami offered.",2021-03-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 60768842cfbed43e46466d98,INVEN,Suhyung Jung,75,"An action game like John Wick. The player must become a meticulous assassin and plan a perfect assassination without a hitch from the beginning to the end of the stage. The system of assassinating enemies by using objects placed throughout the map feels like solving a puzzle. The game is quite difficult, but the sense of achievement when you succeed in your mission is great.",2021-03-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 6059e6b1cfbed43e46464fe7,Movies Games and Tech,Jack Boreham,90,"Overall, BloodRoots is an outstanding game. It combines fun and fast-paced strategic action with a stellar soundtrack, appealing art style and weapon variation that makes this game stand out within its genre. Despite some technical issues, Bloodroots is an excellent top-down action game, one of the very best.",2021-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5f6cfd20cc71e361680c83d4,Geek Culture,Jake Su,83,"Guaranteed to be a good time, kill off your boredom with the fantastic Bloodroots.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5eb08720bdf729557ef4a6c0,GameMAG,,60,"Bloodroots is a good game with different finishes and links in the use of items, but it clearly lacks development, and the bright mechanics and blood are too quickly exhausted. And unlike My Friend Pedro or Hotline Miami, there is no feeling of excitement and pleasure from the just-tested combat combination. This is probably the main reason for frustration.",2020-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e9f1544bdf729557ef49002,Cubed3,Thom Compton,70,"Bloodroots is madness in all the best ways… and in one of the worst. Difficulty is well balanced, and even when combat gets truly maddening, the experimentation the title offers is so much fun, it's hard to complain. However, when trying to platform through the many perilous environments, it becomes obvious where its faults lie. The camera and controls in these sections work against what's otherwise a very fun brawler, and drag the experience back from true excellence.",2020-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e7c6531bdf729557ef46012,Bazimag,Mahdi Eftekhari,80,"Despite its problems, Bloodroots is an incredibly fun and engaging experience that challenges you in the best way possible.",2020-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e787df0bdf729557ef457e4,The Digital Fix,,80,"Bloodroots is a fantastic indie action game - it looks gorgeous, it plays even better. If you're a fan of games like Hotline Miami or even just action games in general, this is one worth checking out.",2020-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e736341bdf729557ef4520b,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,80,"You can expect Bloodroots to be frustrating, but also very satisfying. It may remind you of the movies made by Tarantino or of Hotline Miami, but it stands on its own, being an immersive experience. Although the story is short, you will feel pleasantly compelled to revisit the levels and try to improve your scores. Bloodroots is very stylish, very fast, very fun and extremely bloody mayhem.",2020-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5eaa6461bdf729557ef4a1ec,SmashPad,Jon Yelenic,80,"I came for its gameplay, stayed for the story, and fell in love with the world of the Weird West, and can only hope there is an opportunity to revisit it at some point in the future.",2020-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e6d63a1bdf729557ef44732,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,80,"Bloodroots is a must-play for fans of challenging, reflex-based action games.",2020-03-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e788160bdf729557ef4580f,GameSpace,Ed Orr,80,"If you are looking for a deep interactive narrative and a complex gameplay loop then I’d also advise you to pass on this. Like Ape Out or Redeemer, the core gameplay loop here is about cathartic fun and creative destruction. The environmental objects, changing challenges, and chaotic action mean that while there is only one button to attack, that rarely gets old",2020-03-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e6f7acabdf729557ef44811,Pure Nintendo,Morgan Truder,85,"Bloodroots is a charmingly written tale of revenge. Although its story lacks originality, it makes up for it in vast weapon variety and satisfying yet challenging gameplay that keeps you coming back for more.",2020-03-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5ec96d8dc28b1c4114c2676e,Nerfeados,Martín Rodríguez,,"Paper Cult newest game is violent, frenetic and fantastic. Every level feels like a puzzle that sometimes feels limited due to some levels feel like there's only one solution possible reducing the mechanic testing by the player.",2020-03-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e6959e5bdf729557ef44325,pressakey.com,Tobias Heinen,60,"I look forward to see how the community deals with Bloodroots. Speed runs and the most effective mission completion possible promise entertaining actions on the screen. But, too many little things and annoyances have spoiled the game fun for me. Whether it was missing animations, inaccurate camera work or delayed hits - in the end it's the sum that counts. It's a pity, since I had such high hopes for the small indie team in the middle of last year. But nothing is lost yet. Maybe patches and updates can put it in the right light, there are dozens of good approaches.",2020-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e66cfacbdf729557ef43a73,TrueGaming,,80,"Bloodroots is one of our favourite action games so far, its fast and chaotic nature accompanied by all that violence and challenge presents a perfect mix for action game fanatics.",2020-03-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e654c28bdf729557ef42f46,Pardis Game,Erfan Jalili,80,"Bloodroots has managed to deliver an enjoyable experience. The developers have worked nicely on each of the games elements and together, these give you a complete and exciting game. Bloodroots not only is a suitable choice for Hotline Miami or katana zero fans, but it might also interest those who are not into this genre",2020-03-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e64caf8bdf729557ef42f04,WellPlayed,Kieron Verbrugge,75,"Not since Hotline Miami has a game so successfully married ultraviolence with one-more-go arcade action, or so successfully made me really mad",2020-03-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e676c9dbdf729557ef43bdc,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,80,"A perfect title for hack-and-slash and western fans, with a story of vengeance and challenging levels to explore.",2020-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e6126b9bdf729557ef42bc8,Metro GameCentral,,80,"A highly enjoyable action romp, with a winning sense of humour and a hugely entertaining range of unusually varied weapons.",2020-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e60c907bdf729557ef42adc,Critical Hit,Brad Lang,80,"Bloodroots is an aesthetically gorgeous, grindhouse inspired action game with a glorious combat system that's unfortunately spoiled by some poorly designed platforming segments that just refuse to gel with the game's core mechanics.",2020-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e5eb80ebdf729557ef4281b,PlayStation Universe,Joe Apsey,80,"Bloodroots combat is fast and frenetic that is on par with games like Hotline Miami and The Hong Kong Massacre. With great presentation and a good amount of replayability, Bloodroots is a wildly bloody and thoroughly satisfying time.",2020-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e5eb7acbdf729557ef42818,DualShockers,Logan Moore,80,Bloodroots is a highly-replayable romp that will see you utilizing everything from a fish to a carrot in order to take down foes.,2020-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e5e6331bdf729557ef4277d,Niche Gamer,Frank Streva,75,"Even with its flaws, Bloodroots is worth checking out if you are in the mood for a challenging action game that rewards skillful play, and lots of practice.",2020-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5ea9e0cbbdf729557ef4a166,Marooners' Rock,Roberto Nieves,88,Bloodroots is one of the best action games of 2020. It’s comically designed from a visual standpoint and extremely well made from a gameplay perspective.,2020-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e5d31a5bdf729557ef4260d,Nintendo Life,,80,"Bloodroots is an incredibly well-made action title that will keep you hooked with its excellent, flowing combat gameplay. The ability to use pretty much every item littering the world as a weapon means you'll be constantly experimenting to find the most efficient way of defeating your foes. Some lengthy load times and a few camera issues aside, this is a game that almost certainly belongs in your Switch library.",2020-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e5cd384bdf729557ef42568,Checkpoint Gaming,Elliot Attard,70,"Bloodroots isn’t overly long but the game length was more than satisfying. There’s a story that will carry you through the game but it certainly isn’t the most important or noteworthy element of the experience. Impressively, Bloodroots mixes things up as you play with boss fights or sections of game that differ from what came before it. I particularly enjoyed the moments where the game would spice things up, alter the perspective, or change up the playing field to keep things fresh and stylishly new.",2020-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e5e5319bdf729557ef42768,BaziCenter,,80,"Bloodroots is a very simple, low profile, low budget game with a strong spine. Another one of those titles that proves that you dont have to throw money at a development project to make it successful.",2020-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5f6559665ac19625d336c355,GameBlast,Alexandre Galvão,80,"Bloodroots is beautiful, simple and goes straight to the point, with no frills when showing your proposal. Playing the first level, we already know where we are and what we have to do. With fluid gameplay and a very charismatic and characteristic cartoon art, we are also awarded a soundtrack that is not quite memorable, but is very good and goes well with the western spaghetti theme that it presents. His challenge level strongly encourages the replay factor, inviting us to retry the previous levels to get the highest scores, unlock the hats and find the hidden wolves. It manages to be a very fun game and with a great level of recommendation.",2020-02-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5ebd2693bdf729557ef4afef,VDZE Media,,80,"Bloodroots is an excellent game and one of the first true gems of 2020. It takes all that was great in previous games of a similar ilk and builds on them with a beautiful art style, slick combat and great level design.",2020-02-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e593cf4bdf729557ef41f0c,TheSixthAxis,Aran Suddi,80,"You will swear at the screen a lot when playing Bloodroots. Mr Wolf will die hundreds if not thousands of times throughout your run, and sometimes you'll just need to put the game down and walk away. Yet Bloodroots can sink its claws into you in a way that few games do. It is a challenge put in front of you that you will want to prove you can overcome. Freaking Bloodroots, man.",2020-02-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e592803bdf729557ef41efa,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,60,"When the credits rolled, I was just as impressed with Bloodroots‘ story as I was the claret-soaked action. But that same action had also taken its toll on me. There’s a certain type of player that will love Bloodroots; one that’s full of determination and grit.",2020-02-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e5afb40bdf729557ef424b9,WayTooManyGames,Todd Eggleston,95,"Bloodroots really is an amazing little title that frantically bounces you between frustration and accomplishment in the most entertaining way possible. Its one-shot-kill keeps the action going nonstop, even when you’re the one being taken out, again, and again, and again.",2020-02-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e5aa42bbdf729557ef420ec,PC Gamer,Natalie Clayton,78,"Bloodroots looks phenomenal, and plays equally so in its best moments.",2020-02-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e5aa3d3bdf729557ef420d9,Nintendo Enthusiast,Dan Thompson,80,"Bloodroots' cartoony action kept me engaged through its entire campaign. While it can be more difficult to enjoy handheld due to the likes of Nintendo Switch Lite's smaller screen, the gameplay is utterly unique and justifies a playthrough.",2020-02-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e5aa3c2bdf729557ef420d6,TechRaptor,Alex Santa Maria,55,Bloodroots presents an amazing combat sandbox and then forces players into rote memorization of the developer's set path. No amount of Samurai Jack styling can make that fun.,2020-02-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5e5aa36abdf729557ef420bf,ACG,Jeremy Penter,,,2020-02-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,4423a534b0ca48b885abcf23a5e27e61 5d86795693765d677877e340,Handsome Phantom,Philip Neyman,70,"With dated yet distinctive visuals, Observer is sure to suck people into the Dystopian world that Bloober Team created, but it won’t be for everyone.",2019-03-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795693765d677877e346,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,60,"Observer could have been more. It has style and exceptional art direction, a creative premise but flaccid and unimaginative gameplay. Maybe this comes with the territory when it comes to walking-sims or first-person adventure games, but there really is no excuse for the lack of imagination because much older games have found ways to keep things fresh while adventuring. There is very little attention to detail when it comes to interaction and player-choice. Observer should have been like playing a pacifist run on the original Deus Ex.",2019-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795693765d677877e335,Thumb Culture,,80,"The game, despite the graphics not being as fantastic as on the other platforms, was absolutely fantastic and very well put together with many chances to find new side objectives to continue with your story. I would play through Observer again ensuring I found every last bit of detail, although I feel, as stated, it isn’t a very scary game for a horror! I did have some issues with the game crashing a few times, mainly at the ending. I guess the Switch didn’t want to end it as much as I didn’t !!",2019-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795593765d677877e2bf,FNintendo,Pedro Mesquita,80,"Observer is something unique on the Nintendo Switch catalogue, a game that brings two very different gameplay styles together and which creates a haunting and disturbing experience, in the background of a marvelous cyberpunk dystopian atmosphere and with a plot that allows for several different endings. This is a game everyone should try at least once.",2019-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5ede6736c28b1c4114c27b15,33bits,Jesús Díaz-Suelto Berrueco,50,"Observer is a good title. Good story, a solid core, and a great setting. Simply, if you can play anywhere else, the experience will be more satisfying than on Switch.",2019-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795693765d677877e2f9,GameSpace,Scott Jeslis,78,">observer_ is a wonderful futuristic Cyberpunk adventure game with plenty of detective work that adds the occasional scary thrill. The story is well written and the interrogation scenes are a wild, fun, vivid psychedelic ride.",2019-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795593765d677877e2c2,Worth Playing,Fran Soto,88,"Observer is a beautifully crafted thriller from Bloober Team that creates a riveting story by blending the horror and cyberpunk genres. Its captivating narrative serves as an excellent vehicle for detective work and puzzle-solving. The cyber-noir aesthetic is upheld by character development, rich world-building, and convincing voice-acting. Whether you've played it before or are playing it for the first time, Observer is deserving of your time and money. However, the Nintendo Switch port falls short in comparison to other versions of the game because of its frustrating graphical resolution when docked. While Observer is highly enjoyable in handheld mode, not being able to fully enjoy it when docked eliminates half of the Switch's format. If a Switch is all you own, then absolutely look into Observer. For those with other consoles, I'd recommend grabbing the game on PC, PlayStation 4 or Xbox One first. Overall, Observer still manages to shine through as an excellent addition to the horror genre.",2019-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795593765d677877e2f6,GamePro,Gloria H. Manderfeld,81,Varied horror psychotrip into an atmospheric cyberpunk world with annoying stealth passages.,2019-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795593765d677877e2b4,Nintendo Enthusiast,,80,"Ultimately, Observer excels at world building and gameplay variety, keeping the player busy with a list of things to do. ",2019-02-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795693765d677877e33a,Thumbsticks,Callum Williams,80,"The Switch may not have the power for a game as expansive as Observer, but even with its technical faults and the occasional gameplay misstep, it’s still an incredible experience. Whether it’s the morbid story, the disturbing atmosphere or the deeply involving detective gameplay, this is a genuinely brilliant horror-thriller that works its way under your skin and lingers long after you put the controller down.",2019-02-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795593765d677877e2b5,Nintendo Times,Tony Matthews,65,"WORTH CONSIDERING - There are a few times where Observer shines when you relinquish your mind to its sensory overload. The gameplay can be painfully slow and the story really takes its time to get going. If you’re into Blade Runner it will whet your appetite for a cyberpunk world, but it won’t spark any deep conversations or existential crises you’ve come to associate with the genre.",2019-02-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795593765d677877e2b3,Metro GameCentral,,70,"An impressive blend of old school cyberpunk and modern survival horror, that manages to overcome a bad celebrity voiceover and some distracting technical issues.",2019-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795593765d677877e2b8,COGconnected,Grady Penna,75,"Observer on the Switch brings back all the good aspects of the game and gives you more flexibility on how to play it with new touch inputs and, of course, the option to play it on the go. ",2019-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795593765d677877e2ba,Daily Mirror,James Ide,80,"Observer is a love letter to cyberpunk and Blade Runner in particular, but if you look past that it's also a really great game in its own right. We are taken on a graphic and dark journey, in a bleak but believable world, meeting all manner of interesting and isolated characters as Dan searches for his son. Dripping with atmosphere, blood and chrome, this game is a slow, dark deliberate journey through the dark heart of a hellish future and the nightmares within. Observer is available from the Nintendo e-shop for £26.99",2019-02-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795593765d677877e2bc,SquareXO,Seb Hawden,80,It’s not perfect by any means but it is like no other game on the Nintendo Switch and it’s worth your time and money.,2019-02-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795693765d677877e343,Bloody Disgusting,Neil Bolt,90,"Observer puts another horror string in the Switch’s bow. It remains an effective and compelling sci-fi horror trip that isn’t afraid to take things at its own pace whilst sticking firmly to its own rules. That does mean that it’s not going to be to every horror fan’s tastes, but it’s admirable that it stands by its convictions to deliver an unsettling and evocative experience.",2019-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795593765d677877e2a3,Gameblog,Angel Davila,90,"Despite the technical downgrade compared with the other versions, Observer is still an extraordinary game with a magnificent cyberpunk atmosphere and some visual effects that would certainly please David Lynch.",2019-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795593765d677877e2a1,Nintendo Life,Gavin Lane,80,"Despite threatening to fizzle under the weight of its reverence for Blade Runner, Observer manages to craft an impressive and affecting horror experience on Switch that doesn't outstay its welcome. It's arguably at its best when you surrender to the barrage of imagery and sounds rather than scanning pools of blood with detective vision. This port walks a technical tightrope and falters a little in docked mode, but fares much better as a handheld experience – its ambition and rich world-building are admirable enough to make up for any technical shortcomings. If Bloober Team doubles-down on the horror genre and keeps producing work of this quality, we'll gladly play whatever's next in the pipeline.",2019-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795593765d677877e272,NintendoWorldReport,David Lloyd,70,"Even with its many flaws, the superb voice acting and serviceable story were still an entertaining playthrough. A linear horror-mystery thriller is a bit niche, but if that's what you're into, Observer is a title still worth picking up. If nothing else, it gives us a glimpse of what the Switch is capable of, and it will hopefully be the beginning of a trend of pushing the handheld to its limits.",2019-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795593765d677877e25e,Screen Rant,Leo Faierman,90,The Rutger Hauer-starring cyberpunk noir adventure game >observer_ arrives to the Nintendo Switch in an extremely well-crafted and impressive port.,2019-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795593765d677877e269,SwitchWatch,Jordan Humphries,70,,2019-02-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5ddef2e9ad4f81777e1f3b99,But Why Tho?,Quinn Hiers,100,"Observer is a wonderful game from start to finish. It is both fear-instilling and intriguing. So, if you're looking for a horror game that is visually striking and insightful enough to warrant self-reflection, Observer is a wonderful choice.",2018-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795593765d677877e29a,RPG Fan,Bob Richardson,79,"A brilliantly unique experience later soddened with unusual game design decisions. ",2018-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795593765d677877e258,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,91,">observer_ is a fantastic cyberpunk horror game with a hint of stealth and mind-fucking. The story is all about finding out the truth, leading spontaneous investigations, and trying to lift the lockdown on the building. However, this will require you to hack into the memories and nightmares of dead bodies as well as explore the run-down apartment building as you scourer for clues and evidence. Not everything is as it seems, some things will disturb you, you’ll get hit with moral choices, and you will get creeped out.",2018-10-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795593765d677877e23c,PS4Blog.net,,75,"For a walking simulator game, it's one of the best I've had the chance to play. The story is rather short but has enough stuff to do as you scan, and hack to keep you going until the end. Bloober Team have improved with this release when compared to their previous game, and I definitely look forward to seeing what they do next!",2018-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795893765d677877e4bb,DualShockers,Tyler Fischer,85,"Observer is a strange experience, punctuated by many ""what the"" moments. It's a game you have to talk to somebody about, that will make you reflect, and assault your saneness.",2017-12-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795893765d677877e4b8,Gaming Nexus,Sean Colleli,85,"Observer is a tad clunky as a straight detective game but its story, setting and mind-diving conceit make it much more than that. It's gorgeously depressing, uncomfortable in a number of ways, and you won't be able to shake it from your own thoughts for some time.",2017-11-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795893765d677877e4b2,The Digital Fix,Rob Kershaw,60,A beautifully realised and often harrowing cyberpunk tale let down by repetition and gameplay which is both simple and frustrating in equal measure.,2017-10-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795893765d677877e4c4,DarkZero,Matt Stephens,100,"The cyberpunk genre serves as a reflection of where we're headed in society, with more and more technology integrated into everyday life at the cost of our humanity.",2017-10-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795993765d677877e4cb,Bazimag,Ehsan Nakhoda,62,"Observer is one of those games that not everyone can communicate with. If we ignore game-play issues, Observer is definitely worth experiencing once. Having said that, before you start the game, you need to know you’d better not compare it with other games with similar genre as you’ll get highly disappointed!",2017-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795893765d677877e4be,SelectButton,Marcus Jones,80,"Observer is incredibly solid. It's steeped in narrative and features dark and beautiful environments. It captures the dystopian feel of an uncertain and technologically filled future. And there's certainly enough to spook you or keep you on your toes. No mind interrogation is easy or makes much sense, but you can never fully understand the mind either. Aside from the creepy, intense leaps into other's minds or completing a forensic investigation into a crime scene, much of the story is told through slow exposition. The world is seemingly devoid, and aside from a few places, I never felt pressured or frightened. It was more of a ""I'll just keep going this way until something changes."" The lack of interactions in the world makes me question a lot of what Lazarski experiences, making it seem like reality is suspect in itself.",2017-10-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795893765d677877e4a5,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,70,"Observer is a first-person cyberpunk horror title from the minds behind the reputedly excellent Layers of Fear, Bloober Team. Stepping into the cybernetically enhanced mind of Daniel Lazarski, modeled after and voiced by cyberpunk veteran Rutger Hauer, as he investigates the disappearance of his son. Exploring a dark, retro-futuristic world full of dark secrets, ""Big Brother"" and mind-hacking, Observer is an interesting tale that, more often than not, is an exercise in patience more than it is a horror story.",2017-09-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795893765d677877e4ac,Game Debate,Jon Sutton,65,"Overall Observer is good at what it does, but it's not the sort of place I overly enjoyed being in. Rather than pelting headlong down the horror route, it straddles an awkward thriller line that didn't overly entice me. At no point was I desperate to boot it up and find out what happened next, no doubt partly due to the busy, often dizzying art style that made me feel like I was sat in the back of a hot car on a long journey. For those after a narrative driven, cyberpunk fix Observer certainly fills a hole though, provided you can deal with yet another take on technologies potential impact on humanity.",2017-09-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795893765d677877e4b5,VGProfessional,Mazen Abdallah,82,"Observer manages to construct a truly disturbing Orwellian reality and put the player at the heart of a sinister plot that’ll definitely creep them out. It borrows a lot from cyberpunk classics, and while it feels derivative at times, it manages to create its own cyberpunk experience and deliver a fresh take on horror gameplay",2017-09-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795893765d677877e49c,TechRaptor,Samuel Guglielmo,70,"Observer has some really noticeable issues, including some iffy voice acting, lame stealth segments, pixel hunt puzzles, and crashing issues. However, it's saved by better puzzles, some great imagery, and a story that is worth paying attention to.",2017-09-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795893765d677877e49f,Gaming on PC,David Dominguez,95,"Observer is as close to a cyberpunk masterpiece as we’ll get, featuring an engaging story, excellent performances from all the voice actors involved, and impeccable worldbuilding.",2017-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795893765d677877e48d,GameMAG,,70,"Observer causes the most strange and mixed feelings. Remaining true to the chosen genre, developers perfectly convey the atmosphere of a gloomy technological future with organoid themes, drugs and virtual psychedelics. But boring walking sections, strange and annoying stealth, and some terrible visual effects, as well as a too weak main story leave a taste of disappointment. However, you should still try this game for the sake of side stories and a superbly transmitted atmosphere.",2017-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795893765d677877e495,Destructoid,Alyssa Hatmaker,90,"I haven't seen a world this interesting in horror for a while. I apparently took 62 screenshots while playing, and that goes to show how much there is to take in. A few minor technical flaws keep me from giving it a perfect score, but Observer is one of my favorite games in a year that has much to offer.",2017-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795893765d677877e498,Pardis Game,Ali Rajabi,85,"Cyberpunk is truly an intriguing environment and as a fan of it, I feel that our world is already drowned into a Cyperpunk-ish spcae. Bloober Team knows this well and with their latest game, Observer, they've shown us their intelligence, though Observer might have some small issues but in overall, it is an excellent and worthy game. If you're a fan of narrative games, be sure not to miss Observer.",2017-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 5d86795893765d677877e492,Critical Hit,Kervyn Cloete,85,"Despite some minor technical quibbles and uneven voice acting, Observer is a nightmarish gem. Drawing heavily on seminal sci-fi film Blade Runner for its overall cyberpunk aesthetic, this new game from Bloober Team adds fantastic game design and an engaging narrative to keep you coming back despite the terror it induces.",2017-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7aaa2e680fd4dceb5fc87eebe80ade9 6161cdbb10b39c41d6ea2fdd,Shacknews,Bill Lavoy,90,"The Quiet Apocalypse isn't without problems, but Hinterland's commitment to adding new content, while refining the experience over the years, has positioned The Long Dark at the top of the survival genre's pecking order. The Long Dark is a must-play for anyone who is even remotely intrigued by it.",2021-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5fc8db01038871749d4177bc,Rapid Reviews UK,Rob Lake,80,"I’m a sucker for survival games, so when the opportunity to review The Long Dark came through I jumped at the chance to review it. Playing The Long Dark on the Nintendo Switch isn’t my first experience with the game. I had previously played the game during its early access state on the Xbox One way back in 2017/2018. Back then The Long Dark was just a shell of what it is now and only contained two explorable areas and none of the episodic story.",2020-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5f89b6d8fce0972e4e5f78e2,Pure Nintendo,,85,"The Long Dark is a title that successfully uses the classic plot device of man vs. nature. With so much detail put into the gameplay, it can be easy to feel as cold as your player in this freezing Canadian wilderness. The endlessly entertaining survival mode lets you explore Great Bear Island to your heart's desire.",2020-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5f840061fce0972e4e5f6e2d,Gaming Nexus,Rob Larkin,70,"The Long Dark sets a standard for survival games in its core gameplay loop. The tone and feel of the game is top notch and the challenge is brutal in a hostile and frozen world. Unfortunately, there is also another dimension to the game that cheapens the experience. It takes a frustrating amount of trial and error to figure out the mechanics of how you are meant to do something, even when the goal of what you are meant to do is fairly clear. There is also the missed opportunity to utilize the story mode to walk through these mechanics, instead letting the tale try to stand alone. Try to stand as it might, it instead falls rather flat with a progression and narrative that made little sense. There is a very good game in the center of an overall experience that ends up less than the sum of its parts at first glance, but one that if you are willing to put in the struggle and slog through to the other side can reward you with one of the better survival simulations there is.",2020-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5f7f53d2fce0972e4e5f6a09,The Thirsty Mage,David Lloyd,90,"The Long Dark is not only one of the best survival games available, it also features a thrilling story with twists and turns at every corner. Thanks to the multiple play modes that provide many many hours of entertainment, The Long Dark is truly the type of game to want if ever stranded on a deserted island, or stuck in a lone cabin in the middle of the Canadian Arctic.",2020-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 6161d51410b39c41d6ea2fea,CGMagazine,,60,"The Long Dark is a mostly functional game, but it’s dated survival mechanics make it a mostly forgettable experience.",2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5f7caf08839d422425c7e62d,NintendoWorldReport,Joel DeWitte,80,"In the end, The Long Dark won me over through the same war of attrition it demanded of me during playing. What starts as an oppressive wilderness and battle of the elements eventually unfolds into a gratifying progression as I learned how to survive efficiently through trial and error. They say that adversity builds character, and if you can grow some thicker skin, there's a lot of character in The Long Dark to discover.",2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5f787689839d422425c7e081,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,80,"The Long Dark is an onerous experience, but a memorably and powerfully atmospheric one. Its Survival mode stands out as something of a singular achievement on the Switch – and one we'd urge you to try if you don't mind freezing to death more than a few times before you've got a grip on how to last a couple of nights. It's difficult to call it outright fun given its sheer hostility, but it's certainly absorbing and at times downright terrifying game. Just like real life, nature is the real enemy.",2020-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5f6a0db11fcd6d0a4490b03c,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,85,"Despite some graphical concessions, The Long Dark on Nintendo Switch is an excellent port of a very good survival game",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 6001e2440f8974118c938473,XboxEra,,90,"If you want a challenging but enjoyable title, this is definitely it.",2020-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5dcb17ba66e2226fc0062982,GamingTrend,T.K. Hale,85,"The Long Dark is an amazing spectacle of narrative brilliance and survival. The twists and unexpected turns of the story are complemented by the survival mechanics that are challenging and thought provoking. The Survival Mode gives players a sandbox to play in, and allows them to play and survive how they see fit. With the story being released in episodic expansions, there's always a reason to come back and play.",2019-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c193765d677877958b,Niche Gamer,Cody Long,80,"The Long Dark, with its slow-paced survival focus and pensive atmosphere, isn’t going to appeal to everyone. For those looking for more of an action-oriented survival sim, I can’t recommend TLD. However, if rummaging around the quiet apocalypse while at the mercy of mother nature sounds like fun to you, you’ll probably have a good experience with this game. ",2019-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 6161d22010b39c41d6ea2fe2,Generación Xbox,Javier Gutierrez Bassols,68,"The Long Dark is a game with very good concepts, which has good gameplay. But he has some shortcomings that make him faint. Mainly in its technical aspect. The performance on Xbox does not end up being as polished as it should be, in addition to having an artistic style that, except in the video scenes, does not stand out too much and is a little scarce. In addition, the BSO does not impress, getting as a whole that in the end, it tastes little.",2019-01-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c193765d67787795ae,Thumbsticks,Callum Williams,70,"The Long Dark is by no means perfect, but what it lacks in finesse it makes up for in attention to detail. The survival is tough but addictive, coming with a vast array of supplies to find and stats to manage, while the challenge mode and story accommodate players with different levels of experience and ability. It’s got a lot of ground to cover in patches and updates, but there’s still a mighty fine game underneath its shortcomings.",2019-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,False,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c093765d677877955b,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,90,"A thoroughly thoughtful re-imagining of The Long Dark which tightens everything up deftly, The Long Dark is making grizzly-sized strides in its evolution and is essential for fans of taut, survival adventures.",2019-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c193765d67787795a2,Games Xtreme,Stan Ewing,100,"You wake up to a faint voice, whisper and can barely make it out. After gaining consciousness you call out a name, Astrid! In front of you are multiple fires of what was once your plane. A cave lies ahead in the distance, you slowly make your way to it. Your breath forming in the cold winter night. If you look around you will see some of your belongings, get them. They are key to your survival. Once in the cave your very first mission for staying alive and bringing your body temp up is making a fire. So, you head back outside to collect sticks, branches and cedar. You will need tinder and other items to make this fire that is needed to survive. Directly after your achievement, you pass out.",2018-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c193765d677877959f,SquareXO,Rebecca Stow,85,"The Long Dark is a well cultivated survival game with an enthralling story mode heavily influenced by the early access survival mode which granted the game success back in 2014. The Long Dark beautifully pairs together intense survival an intriguing story resulting in an entrancing and addictive experience. With more content to come in future The Lone Dark is rewarding and enjoyable game, one that makes it worth struggling through those long cold nights.",2018-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c293765d677877968a,ComiConverse,Alan Stock,,"The Long Dark is a triumph. At times it may feel a little grindy, but there's always a level of tension thanks to its finely tuned systems never letting you get complacent.",2017-09-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c293765d6778779675,CGMagazine,Brendan Quinn,80,The Long Dark is the perfect survival game for Canadian kids who grew up with frozen toes and winter camping.,2017-09-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 6161d1fd10b39c41d6ea2fe0,Everyeye.it,Claudio Cugliandro,80,"And perhaps this reflection can really make us understand what The Long Dark is, in essence: the work of Hinterland Studio is the interactive and digital representation of an extraordinary ecosystem with a decisive cultural and historical value, which the authors wanted to allow everyone to explore, satisfying our playful and interactive needs, but obliging us in any case to live it in depth, with the dignity it deserves.",2017-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c293765d677877967e,Geek Culture Podcast,Josh Garibay,80,"The Long Dark takes an interesting approach to the bustling survival genre by adding a story-heavy campaign, and it looks to be paying off so far. The tale being told in Wintermute has not developed into anything wildly deep at this point and there has yet to be given much of a reason to care for the characters in play, but by the end of the second episode I still felt the desire to see everything through to the end. I needed to know how this unique apocalypse pans out, so the developer is clearly doing something right. The slow, methodical pacing may turn some potential players away, but those that can carry the weight of the game’s encumbering systems will find a gorgeous adventure worth the time investment.",2017-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c293765d677877966e,PS3Blog.net,,60,"Keep that fire burning, stay warm… and beware the wolf.",2017-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c293765d677877963e,Use a Potion,Daryl Leach,80,"I’ve played plenty of the different survival games that are available at the moment, yet it’s The Long Dark that has hooked me in the most. The desolate wintery setting just appealed to me from the get go, whilst the tense ‘risk vs reward’ gameplay kept me entertained from start to end. Plus, I can always appreciate a story mode in a game like this – even if it’s not quite finished it… It’s not without its flaws, but overall I’d easily recommend The Long Dark to survival fans. It’s tough as nails and you’re going to die a lot, but it’s so intensely enjoyable that you won’t be able to help but to keep coming back for more.",2017-08-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c293765d6778779641,Cultured Vultures,Jimmy Donnellan,85,The Long Dark is the perfect example of the kind of game you can make when you aren't rushed to release.,2017-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c293765d6778779635,PSX Brasil,Bruno Henrique Vinhadel,82,"Surviving is difficult and for every mistake you make you are going to be punished. The Long Dark shows this the right way with an exellent gameplay, although some technical issues can get in the way sometimes. The campaign mode has its problems, but since the game is based on episodes, it can be improved and the game's whole mystery encourages you to follow its story.",2017-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c293765d677877966b,Destructoid,Alyssa Hatmaker,75,"While the story mode leaves something to be desired, the survival mechanics of The Long Dark's sandbox make it worthwhile. We have three more episodes of Will's journey to weave a wider story throughout the alternately unforgiving and inviting Canadian terrain. In the meantime, I'll be sitting back with my coffee mug, reflecting on my own small stories within The Long Dark.",2017-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c293765d6778779644,Gert Lush Gaming,Jim Smale,80,Yes it has a few niggles but overall its a fresh look at a very stereotyped genre.,2017-08-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 6161d24910b39c41d6ea2fe4,SomosXbox,Alberto Cordero,80,"It has become one of those games interested in transmitting something else, instead of making us have an entertaining time without more. His way of facing nature is plausible (saving perhaps some other detail), such as making us go through an ordeal, whether we are beginners, the learning process, as if we are experts, for the possibility of modifying the difficulty, Because the long darkness, the real one, is what there is after each game, when it's all over. Luckily, we can face that moment again and again, try to do better, prolong it more.",2017-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c093765d6778779560,SomHráč.sk,Adam Hambálek,90,"The Long Dark is a very ambitious survival title that ages like wine. The older it is, the better it is. The fans of the survival genre should be thrilled and the casual players won't be disappointed either.",2017-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c293765d677877964a,TheXboxHub,Gareth Brierley,80,"I would highly recommend giving The Long Dark a go, especially if you’re after something different and love the idea of a survival sim with an interesting story.",2017-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c293765d6778779647,PSX Extreme,Chris Anderson,85,The Long Dark is a satisfying experience of survival that is both realistic and has good game mechanics.,2017-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c293765d677877963b,COGconnected,Jason Fanelli,90,The Long Dark is a tense and harrowing experience both in Story and Survival modes.,2017-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c293765d6778779638,NEOsite,Kacper Mądry,60,"With better job on technical aspects The Long Dark would be a pretty good game. As for now, it's better to wait for a sale and patches.",2017-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c293765d6778779632,God is a Geek,Dan Murphy,85,"In a genre which is suffocating, The Long Dark stands out among the crowd as perhaps the best. Brutal, unforgiving survival wrapped up in a very plausible scenario where beauty kills.",2017-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c193765d67787795f5,GameSpot,James Swinbanks,60,"Bugs and a rough story weaken what is, at its core, a great survival game.",2017-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c193765d67787795fb,Game Informer,Elise Favis,73,"The wilderness is satisfyingly unforgiving. The world is fun to explore, but story mode offers a lackluster narrative",2017-08-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c193765d67787795e8,Metro GameCentral,,70,"A pleasingly complex and realistic survival simulator, accompanied by a story mode that so far fails to be anywhere near as compelling.",2017-08-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c193765d6778779600,IGN Spain,Juan García,77,A good survival experience that could have been even better with a little more polish on its console versions.,2017-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c193765d6778779603,TheSixthAxis,Tuffcub,60,"I really, really, wanted to love The Long Dark, but a myriad of poor design choices and bugs teamed with a complete lack of instruction made it one of the most frustrating games I have ever played. You can pick some objects up, but not others, you can smash a crate to bits for firewood, but not a table, and none of this makes any sense. If you were freezing death, you'd burn the frigging table! Survival mode is by far the best way to experience the game offering some gorgeous views and real sense of achievement when you make things nice and cosy, it's just a shame that Story mode is so poorly thought out.",2017-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5d8678c193765d67787795f2,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,80,"The Long Dark is a shot in the arm for the survival game. The story mode is a decent addition, adding some mystique to the cold wilds, yet it currently doesn't trump the personal stories you create outside of it in survival mode, where joy, hope, dread, terror, and despair come in unpredictable waves. The game's harsh, grounded style will divide opinion, but it truly feels like a fresh perspective that incorporates the risks and rewards of survival and exploration.",2017-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,f24e1ebf9a054781abc85bc82a2dcbba 5f29e79fd88e035744c1e268,oprainfall,,80,"Redout is a game with beautiful visuals and great music to go with its incredibly enjoyable, fast-paced, and challenging gameplay. I do wish there was a local multiplayer mode and not just the seemingly dead online multiplayer, but there’s a wealth of single-player content with over 200 missions in its career mode that I wasn’t able to get all the way through in the roughly 20 hours I have between the Switch and PC versions. There’s a decent amount of variety through the different event types, ships, and stages, and with how much fun the racing itself is, even just knocking out a quick single race is a good time. It runs for $39.99 USD, not a bad price considering the surprising length of the career mode. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who misses F-Zero, or whoever wants a fun, fast, challenging sci-fi racer.",2019-07-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731493765d6778756490,Nintendojo,Andy Hoover,50,"A slick looking racer that’s maybe a little too slick in the corners. ",2019-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731493765d6778756485,Pure Nintendo,Seth Cano,75,"Overall, Redout is an amazing racing game and by far the best anti-gravity one on Nintendo Switch. It offers simplistic but meaningful customization, diverse environments, and RPG-like mechanics that provide replay ability, all without sacrificing performance for the most part",2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731493765d67787564a1,COGconnected,Stephanie Sung,75,"While it may not be consistent eye candy especially when playing undocked, its contents, gameplay, and attainable goals make it an easy game to pick up if you’re looking for something insanely fast, fun, and entertaining. ",2019-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731493765d677875647f,VGChartz,Evan Norris,60,"Redout is a decent racing experience overall, chiefly for fans of moribund franchises like WipEout and F-Zero.",2019-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731393765d6778756440,The Games Machine,Stefano Calzati,76,Redout on Nintendo Switch is a compromise between technical limitations and excellent gameplay.,2019-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731393765d677875642d,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,70,"It’s a pretty good game, but there’s a lingering sense that Redout could’ve been so much more if it were buffed up in a few key areas. ",2019-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731393765d677875642a,Nintendo Times,Alex Knight,75,"GOOD - Redout features hyper fast racing and looks visually stunning when playing on the TV. Controls are sharp and fluid, but a completely dead online multiplayer and no local play option was disappointing, and the visual fidelity in handheld mode leaves much to be desired. The $40 asking price is double the competition, like Fast RMX, but Redout features a ton of tracks and modes and futuristic racing fans will definitely find a lot to like here.",2019-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731493765d6778756487,Kinglink Reviews,Frank Reese,80,"An amazing take on the Wipeout formula, and available on more platforms. Redout clearly knows what it’s doing and just pushes speed, speed and more speed at the player. Though perhaps too much.",2019-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731393765d677875642f,Videospielkombinat,Wyzzlex,75,Redout expects your full commitment in every moment. The ultra fast races on well designed tracks combined with the dynamic soundtrack and a decent variety of ships make for an unbelievable adrenaline rush. Check out the free demo if you're unsure.,2018-09-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731393765d6778756427,DualShockers,Tanner Pierce,70,"In addition to that, unless you want to keep trying for your best score in each track offline, you're not going to want to come back to the game — not many people are playing online. While the game is most certainly fun and unique, I cannot recommend the game for $40 to most people. If you're a racing fan, and you're getting bored with the genre, then this offers something new and fresh, but beyond that, it's probably worth waiting for a small discount.",2017-10-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731393765d677875645c,Wccftech,Jorge Jimenez,85,Redout is a great modern revival of a racing genre we had lost somewhere along the way. Die-hard racers who prefer high-speeds and death-defying jumps will for sure want to check this one out.,2017-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731393765d677875643a,NEOsite,Sebastian Kasparek,80,Redout is a love letter to everyone who misses series like WipEout and fans of the futuristic racing games. This indie title is a worthy addition to the genre which lately did not have too much going on.,2017-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731493765d6778756477,TheSixthAxis,Jake Durasamy,80,"Redout is an ambitious attempt to recapture the glory of futuristic racing games, while paying homage to WipEout. The game's controls and responsiveness have been fine-tuned to make the hardest of tracks very interesting and engaging to race across at supersonic speeds. Redout is an example of a game that's given and old formula another coat of paint, but it could also mean the beginning of another futuristic racer franchise, in the absence of a true contemporary from Sony.",2017-09-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731393765d6778756442,Windows Central,Paul Acevedo,90,"With a good variety of races, great track design, and both local and online multiplayer, this is the start of a series that deserves to continue long into the future.",2017-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731293765d67787563ac,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,80,"Oddly released within a similar window of its direct competition, Wipeout, Redout manages to offer its own brand of break-neck racing, exceeding any possible pretenses of appearing as mere imitation.",2017-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731393765d6778756424,WellPlayed,Kieran Stockton,90,A brilliant and visually incredible ride that proves itself worthy of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the titans of the sci-fi racer world,2017-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731393765d677875641c,GameSpew,Olivia Falk,80,"Redout is one of the most delightfully high-octane, edge-of-my-seat racing games in recent memory. It's a thrilling adrenaline rush of an experience. It's a finely-tuned joyride that's been polished and balanced until it shines in a cornucopia of flashy colours.",2017-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731493765d67787564a6,Red Value Gaming,Kaisernik,84,Redout is a hyperfast racing experience aimed at the more hardcore player. Its colorful artstyle and music make it one of the highest quality indie titles developed yet.,2017-03-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731493765d6778756482,Zoomg,Meysam Khalilzadeh,75,"With releasing Red Out, 34 Big Things studios showed us how can they create a good and fast competitive racing game. Redout is for fast racing enthusiasts and probably only these kind of people enjoy playing it. Despite great graphics and smooth gameplay, the game has some problems. Like a bad upgrade mechanics and few vehicles and these problems make the game suffer.",2017-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731493765d677875648a,Cubed3,Ofisil,60,"Redout could be a far better futuristic racer, with just a liiitle bit better controls, just a liiitle bit of variety, and just a liiitle bit of originality. It presents arms to the genre's big ones in a pretty decent way for an indie production… but it could do more than that.",2017-02-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731293765d67787563cf,Niche Gamer,Michael Jordan,95,"Redout is wonderful take on a game series that is beloved but almost forgotten in this age of hyper realism. Tight controls, smooth gameplay, fantastic music, and great overall design make this a must download for all racing game fans.",2016-12-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731293765d67787563a9,Gamer Escape,Aaron Botts,80,"The amount of content stuffed in here makes the game a really good value for the asking price. It's worth a pickup, but make sure you prepare yourself for a serious test of skill.",2016-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731293765d67787563c7,Worth Playing,Brian Dumlao,80,"In the end, Redout is a very good racing game. It may not introduce anything completely new or revolutionize the genre, but it nails the fundamentals so well that fans will be glad that it exists. It has a great presentation and a decent track selection, while the amount of modes almost makes up for the lack of online community. If Redout represents the start of a comeback for futuristic racing, it is a good one, and genre fans will do well to pick it up.",2016-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731293765d6778756397,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,85,"Redout has been one of the best VR experiences I have had to date. The virtual reality helps to create a genuine sense of speed, the racing is fun and unique, there are plenty of things to do to progress the career mode and the overall presentation helps to sell the futuristic setting. Racing fans will find a lot to like here.",2016-10-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731293765d67787563cc,PLAY Zine,Bojan Jovanovic,80,"Without a doubt, this is one of the fastest games we've ever played and you won't be able to blink as landscapes zoom past you and you leave your opponents in the dust. Redout is just the game that all fast sci-fi racing fans have long been waiting for.",2016-10-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731493765d67787564a3,New Game Network,David Will,73,"When it's on top of its game, Redout is a nuanced, no-nonsense anti-gravity racing experience for your inner speed demon to gorge itself on. When it's not on top of its game… well, it's still pretty good.",2016-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731493765d677875647d,Game Debate,,70,"Redout is an impressive, gorgeous throwback to futuristic racing games of yesterday that comes so, so close to nailing it. Some bizarre decisions relating to vehicle upgrades and difficulty make you question whether 34BigThings understood what made those classics tick in the first place, but it's just about salvaged by some great track design and slick performance.",2016-09-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731293765d6778756391,PC Gamer,Ben Griffin,67,"Nails the look, the sound, and the speed, but Redout stalls on the sensation.",2016-09-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731493765d677875648d,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,80,Futuristic racing fans finally have something exciting to play with this surprisingly well crafted racer.,2016-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731293765d67787563ca,The Outerhaven Productions,Keith Mitchell,80,"If you liked Wipeout or F-Zero, you're going to be right at home with Redout. Fast, sleek, pretty and has just about the right amount of challenge. If you can overlook the rubber banding issue and desktop resolution configuration, Redout, is your best bet if you're the market for racing title that you can pass the time with.",2016-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731293765d6778756394,Everyeye.it,Matteo Mangoni,89,"RedOut is a superb indie game. If you enjoyed Wipeout or F-Zero, you'll love this new title. Despite the simplistic powerup system and the not so perfect career, RedOut offers one of the best futuristic race experiences out there.",2016-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d86731493765d677875649e,IGN Italy,Mattia Ravanelli,86,RedOut is fast and is furious. Its tight controls and spectacular tracks make it one of the best futuristic racing game out there.,2016-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d866dd793765d6778736de4,Cubed3,Az Elias,70,"The New Order is a far superior game in many ways, but take Wolfenstein: The Old Blood as a companion piece to its predecessor, and there is still the same great arcade FPS and stealth gameplay here that will satisfy fans of MachineGames' previous entry. It isn't as fleshed-out or exciting as the 2014 title, but it holds up well as its own standalone Wolfenstein game.",2017-01-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dc293765d6778736a81,The Vertical Slice,Austin Belzer,67,"The Old Blood was everything I wanted and hoped for in a Wolfenstein game. MachineGames made the weapons feel exactly as if you were holding them in your hands, made you move around in action scenes in meaningful ways, a robust map that encourages wanderlust, and so much more. I mean, they've done it. They really have.",2016-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd493765d6778736d80,Worth Playing,Brian Dumlao,80,"Though not as thematically strong as its predecessor, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood still provides solid gameplay. The stealth and shooting mechanics are strong enough to create a great experience. The compromise between old and new mechanics in regards to health and weapon handling still feels fresh, while the AI battles remain exhilarating. The length and presentation value are also good, so fans of The New Order will really appreciate The Old Blood.",2015-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dcf93765d6778736c88,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,70,A DLC care package that just underperforms,2015-06-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd593765d6778736daa,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,70,"Overall, The Old Blood is a nice addition to the new Wolfenstein world. It understandably isn't quite as filling as The New Order but it's still pretty solid for DLC. Grab it if The New Order left you yearning for more.",2015-06-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dce93765d6778736c4f,SelectButton,Marcus Jones,80,Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a great return to the game and I thoroughly enjoy MachineGames' focus on creating an excellent single-player experience. Fans of the series will definitely get a kick out of the game as well; it has the same charm and feel as last year's title while offering a short chance to kick some Nazi ass.,2015-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd293765d6778736d00,Dealspwn,Brendan Griffiths,80,"At £10-£13 for a six hour campaign and additional challenge maps, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is an absolute steal. The stealth options aren't quite as reliable as last time, but the core shooting experience is incredibly fun with meaty weapons, a ramped up pace and enjoyably over-the-top characters.",2015-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd993765d6778736e25,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,84,When Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a standalone prequel to the main game that promises nostalgic FPS fun and a huge dose of killing the evil Nazi scum!,2015-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd493765d6778736d7d,Impulsegamer,Sean Warhurst,86,"If you enjoyed Wolfenstein – The New Order then it goes without saying that you should give The Old Blood some of your time. A fine example of a DLC offering that enhances its source material as well as giving gamers a solid and rewarding gaming experience for their money, the inclusion of the original Wolfenstein 3D levels are just the icing on the cake.",2015-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd293765d6778736cfd,Gaming Nexus,Michael Passalacqua,88,"Simply put, if you liked The New Order, you'll like The Old Blood. The more than competent shooting, likable protagonist, writing, and gameplay choices make up for some small issues and a few static characters.",2015-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd493765d6778736d64,Telegraph,Tom Hoggins,80,"This generous standalone prequel to the excellent Wolfenstein: The New Order may be leaner than its parent game, but its breathless rhythm entertains from the off.",2015-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dcf93765d6778736caa,Pure Xbox,Andrew Stevens,60,"Hardcore fans of the Wolfenstein series can find a lot to enjoy with The Old Blood. It's practically much of the same when comparing it to The New Order, though it features none of those irritating 'errand boy' segments, and that's a very good thing! The Old Blood is nothing but action that can entertain for a few hours. Plus, completists will find that there are plenty of collectibles to discover.",2015-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dcf93765d6778736c83,Gadgets 360,Rishi Alwani,80,"If you're a fan of first-person shooters, or want to experience a throwback to the glory days of the genre but with modern production values, then you can't go wrong with Wolfenstein: The Old Blood. It's an enjoyable romp that promises explosions, expendable Nazis, and gunfights galore. And isn't this that all we want from our video games?",2015-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dc593765d6778736b3c,Game Debate,,75,"What you're getting here is exactly what returning players will expect, a 6-hour or so prequel to Wolfenstein: The New Order, with exactly the same flow, tomfoolery, and smile-inducing shootouts you've come to expect. What is missing is that aforementioned heart. During its brief length there's never enough time to feel attached to any characters, and MachineGames has clearly focused on a more gameplay-oriented approach. To that end it can feel like a hollow experience, and The Old Blood is certainly far more throwaway than its fleshed-out forefather. If you haven't played Wolfenstein: The New Order yet then I don't hesitate in recommended you check that out first, before moving on to The Old Blood if you're still craving more Nazi-baiting gung-ho action.",2015-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dcf93765d6778736c86,GameZone,Matt Liebl,75,"Wolfenstein: The Old Blood offers another serving of the action we saw with The New Order in 2014, but with the perspective as a prequel.",2015-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd393765d6778736d47,The A.V. Club,Drew Toal,100,"Wolfenstein has always embraced gratuitous violence, but The Old Blood just feels a little gratuitous.",2015-05-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd993765d6778736e1a,GameWatcher,Chris Capel,80,"Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is an incredibly fun standalone expansion to one of the Best games of 2014, and in plenty of places is tougher. Sometimes more frustrating, especially in places with respawning enemies, and the forced stealth section in the beginning is a bit of a misstep, but overall the Wolfenstein gameplay is just as great here.",2015-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd593765d6778736d9f,Digitally Downloaded,,70,"At the end of the day, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood checks the necessary boxes to make it a suitable follow-up to the prior game. In terms of the gameplay, level design and overall pacing, The Old Blood has learned a handful of lessons and made the appropriate tweaks to improve the play experience from its predecessor. Unfortunately some of the spark that make last year's game oddly inspiring is gone, which makes it decent fun for shooter fans, but ultimately unsatisfying for anyone beyond that.",2015-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dc893765d6778736ba0,DarkZero,Samuel Howitt,70,"It feels a little unfair to have to compare this to another game so much, but The Old Blood runs off of the same frameworks, characters and style that the The New Order came to define. Shooting Nazis until they explode is a fun diversion, but there's a better game that does that, and it's called Wolfenstein: The New Order.",2015-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd693765d6778736dbd,GameSpot,Jeremy Signor,70,"The Old Blood's madcap attitude shines throughout its campaign, but the game fumbles when it strays from its Nazi-filled levels.",2015-05-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd793765d6778736dde,Slant Magazine,Justin Clark,70,"Even the zombie material, which is still painfully boring and overdone conceptually, manages a few surprises.",2015-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dc693765d6778736b41,ActionTrip,Keri Honea,82,"If you're looking for a Wolfenstein experience that has stark differences from The New Order, you're going to be heavily disappointed. But just look at the cover art that both Bethesda and Machine Games have designed for The Old Blood and you'll see exactly what you should expect.",2015-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dc493765d6778736ad5,TrustedReviews,Stuart Andrews,80,"The Old Blood doesn't bring much new to Wolfenstein in terms of gameplay, but it's a brilliant old-school shooter with a reasonably lengthy, fast-paced campaign at a budget price. If you played and loved The New Order than it's damn near essential, but even if you didn't it's well worth a blast. Killing Nazis and slaying zombies doesn't get much more entertaining.",2015-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dce93765d6778736c39,New Game Network,Tim Reid,75,The New Blood is a highly enjoyable old-school expansion that is slightly brought down by a weaker second half and some minor technical issues.,2015-05-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd893765d6778736dff,GameGrin,Calum Parry,80,"Wolfenstein: The Old Blood still retains all the satisfying gameplay that made The New Order one of the best shooters of 2014. It's not as long as the original; lasting around 4-5 hours, but it does include a decent challenge mode to increase longevity. For £14.99 digitally it's worth it for a nice afternoon of killing some Nazis.",2015-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd493765d6778736d79,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,75,"A lovely, bloody and bullet-riddled trip down memory lane is soured somewhat after reaching the weaker second act that serves to remind how much nostalgia is too much. Thankfully, The Old Blood is still an ultimately satisfying addition to the Wolfenstein family.",2015-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd093765d6778736cdf,Gameplanet,Chris Brown,80,"Never boring and often exhilarating, The Old Blood is another polished love letter to an older breed of shooter. While not as deep or interesting as The New Order, this standalone expansion provides enough visceral entertainment and interesting story beats to keep players more than engaged for its 6-8 hour running time.",2015-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dc693765d6778736b3e,ZTGD,Ken McKown,85,"Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a fantastic follow-up to last year's rebirth of the series. I hope a full-fledged sequel is in the works, but for now this definitely satisfies my hunger for more Blazkowicz. The campaign will run a little over five hours to complete, and for $20 that is certainly worth the price of admission.",2015-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dc593765d6778736b1f,EGM,Ray Carsillo,75,The New Order's returning gameplay carries the day here. The Old Blood's story spends too much time trying to be a tribute to an old game instead of its own adventure—and prevents this standalone expansion from being as deep or enjoyable as the main game.,2015-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dca93765d6778736bd3,"TotalBiscuit, The Cynical Brit",John Bain,100,,2015-05-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd693765d6778736dc1,TrueAchievements,Jonathan Barnes,100,"Like Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon before it, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood sets a new standard for standalone, downloadable content. At $19.99 (or your regional equivalent), it represents one of the best values in current games. Between the 8-10 hour campaign full of fantastic moments and scenarios, the challenge maps, and the nightmare levels there's a lot to love for the money. While the massive file size (over 37 GB!) may cause some internet connections to cry, it is well worth the space in your Xbox One's hard drive. The New Order was one of the underground hits of 2014, and The Old Blood has taken that torch and ran with it. Get psyched and consider it a must play.",2015-05-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd593765d6778736da7,We Got This Covered,Chad Goodmurphy,70,"Wolfenstein: The Old Blood boasts a ton of content for a rather tiny price tag, but ends up suffering from some of the same design issues that held its predecessor back. Still, there's a solid and enjoyable game here, and it's one that first-person shooter fans will want to add to their collections.",2015-05-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd293765d6778736cfa,Digital Chumps,Steven McGehee,90,"A robust, entirely worthwhile release that gives you plenty of bang for the buck and expands upon one of last year's best games in a purposeful way.",2015-05-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dc393765d6778736ab3,Washington Post,Christopher Byrd,,"What gives the MachineGames' Wolfenstein titles their own mojo is the casual way they pair generic gameplay with silver-tongued characters who reflect on their faults, speculate on their fates, and enjoy mundane occurrences like going to a pub and cadging free drinks. In this way the game's B-movie vibe is evocative of the work of those skilled filmmakers who embrace the silly or even the self-consciously stupid.",2015-05-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dc293765d6778736a94,GameTrailers,Brandon Jones,77,"The biggest element that feels missing is the incredible character interaction from New Order. There are some memorable people in Old Blood, but no strong attachments, despite the game clearly attempting to toy with our emotions. The pace of the adventure grows too fast to develop the type of relationships we remember from New Order, but when the whole thing is over it's clear that's not the point. This is constructed as a fun trip through the best parts of prior Wolfenstein games, and it mostly succeeds in that mission. We wish it had crazier weapons and more complex personalities but it's still fun. ",2015-05-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd893765d6778736e0b,TechnoBuffalo,Eric Frederiksen,70,"If you're craving a great shooter and you've already played Wolfenstein: The New Order, then Wolfenstein: The Old Blood might scratch your itch. If you're looking for the story and characters that made the former stand out, though, you'll find yourself wanting for something more.",2015-05-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd293765d6778736cf7,GamingBolt,Ravi Sinha,75,"Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is Tarantino-esque in its ambitions. It's messy, loud, kitschy and outright violent but a joy to experience despite the rough edges. Sure, it's not a sequel by any stretch but for a $19.99 expansion, it's length feels just right.",2015-05-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dc893765d6778736ba9,GamingTrend,Jay Malone,70,"Wolfenstein: The New Order established a new life into the Wolfenstein series. While that life has not been squashed with The Old Blood's release, it has taken a slight hit. Many of the key aspects that made The New Order so enjoyable have not been carried over into The Old Blood. Of course, the enjoyable combat is still available to all, and is still a blast to partake in with the new weapons being absolutely brilliant additions. But, in the end, you cannot help but think, ""this could and should have been so much more.""",2015-05-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd793765d6778736de1,CGMagazine,Reid McCarter,80,"MachineGames' latest take on Wolfenstein is a very good shooter that is only a few missteps away from being, like its predecessor, a truly great one.",2015-05-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 5d866dd593765d6778736d99,NZGamer,Keith Milburn,80,"MachineGames have, again, gone beyond the scope of what most people would come to expect from a game with the Wolfenstein tag on it.",2015-05-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,db93b3d741f04c1688d6768a467abc59 6152d9e8bf6fa9a4453b7740,GameGrin,Alana Dunitz,75,Axiom Verge 2 is a 2D metroidvania game that focuses on exploration in its huge environment. If you played the first Axiom Verge game you may be disappointed in some of the changes like lack of weapons and less of a combat experience.,2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 6130ff4a3b0d5cbd8095fdeb,Noisy Pixel,,80,"Axiom Verge 2 is a great game with undeniable flaws. The combat lacks focus regardless of what kind of player you are. Still, exploration manages to be enjoyable and engaging. This game is catered for Metroid fans. Anybody else might have a difficult time embracing its charm. At the end of the day, though, Axiom Verge 2 is a delightful time, deserving notable acclaim and overall success.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 620355b19e5c48c548d7c2bb,GamesHub,Chantelle McColl,40,Axiom Verge 2’s attempt to create a free-form Metroidvania is let down by its lack of incentive to interact with optional content and create variety in combat and puzzles.,2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 613f3cb6e8e573a2aa24dd6f,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Katharine Castle,,"It saves its best tricks until last, but Axiom Verge 2 is another enthralling Metroidvania from solo dev Thomas Happ, and its clever dimension puzzles are a retro-infused feast for the senses.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 61327c941a9149c8e46e7698,GameBlast,Alan Murilo Pereira Duque,90,"Axiom Verge 2 is one of those happy cases where the wait paid off. Compared to the first game, the sequel offers a distinct experience in which the exploration and reward mechanics are capable of providing unique moments. Its combat system could have been worked better, but any mishaps in this regard are not enough to tarnish a work that should be experienced by every player who claims to be a metroidvania fan. Here's a title that masterfully mixes the classic and the modern, and its setting alone would be worth the admission ticket, recommended.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 61311bb43b0d5cbd8095fe22,Nintendo Blast,Marcos Ramon,90,"Axiom Verge 2 presents an intriguing and well-constructed narrative, mixed with a very interesting exploration system. Within a world rich in variations and with countless possibilities, the only problem is the repetitive combat. However, none of this takes away the shine of a game that is mandatory for exploration fans.",2021-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 612e525228ca2983d5bfcba2,ZTGD,Ken McKown,75,Axiom Verge 2 is a stellar follow-up to one of the original indie Metroid-inspired titles. It is worth checking out even if players haven’t dove into the first game. Also you should totally play both games. They are some of the best in the indie genre. I can’t wait until the game drops on Xbox as well so all platforms have a chance to experience such an amazing experience.,2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 61267cccd6eccf0bc89504f3,NaviGames,Alvaro Lopez Rodriguez,75,Axiom Verge 2 is another metroidvania with a good mapping that keeps us busy for hours and knows how to do it in the most attractive way.,2021-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 612d54333434607317d746af,Everyeye.it,Andrea Fontanesi,78,"With his new project Thomas Happ undoubtedly chooses to take the most difficult path, creating a metroidvania that reconnects to Axiom Verge just enough to then proceed in the direction of an essentially different experience, which neglects the quality of the clashes in favor of the journey between dimensions and science fiction scenarios.",2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 612866a83daba53d9cb0e637,Screen Rant,Scott Baird,70,"Axiom Verge 2 adds some interesting twists to the Metroidvania format and it does get good once the player unlocks the drone, fast travel, and some of the special abilities. If the player is willing to sit through a slow start and some dicey combat encounters, then Axiom Verge 2 becomes a lot of fun to play, with a world that's fascinating to explore and treasures that are waiting to be found in its beautiful and scary alien world.",2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 6124cbf88d9b67f5a31a9b89,The Games Machine,Daniele Cucchiarelli,79,"A remarkable sequel to one of the best Metroidvania ever made. Despite some minor flaws, Axiom Verge 2 represents a new building block in the fascinating and growing universe crafted by Thomas Happ. Can't wait for the next chapter.",2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 61239c3e90b676e80f310446,GameSkinny,Jason D'Aprile,80,"Axiom Verge 2 marks a fine return to form for the indie darling, providing fans with a compelling adventure worthy of its Metroid-influences roots.",2021-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 612184d96ffaa0ca0ef6cc59,Zoomg,افشین پیروزی,70,"In general, Axiom Verge 2 can be likened to an apple, half of which is healthy and the other half is broken! As a result, there is no one-off experience that the first version provided, and the game is just as annoyed with its struggles as it can get you involved in discovering its environments by providing interesting features.",2021-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 612d54143434607317d746ae,GamingBolt,,80,"Axiom Verge 2 delivers a sequel that successfully diverges from the original, and the genre in general, in several ways, giving us a confident look at other directions for Metroidvania games to evolve in.",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 6128629dc2b0152b686744a3,TechRaptor,Andrew Stretch,80,"Axiom Verge 2 continues the expansive story of the Axiom Verge universe, and while it might not do Indra justice, it does deliver on exceptional gameplay and exploration. Fans of the original game, or the genre, will not want to miss this experience.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 6123c45edddac9f15dbf37e0,Siliconera,Josh Tolentino,90,"I thought I had seen everything Axiom Verge 2 when I could jump to my maximum height while underwater, thus becoming able to reach all manner of places I couldn’t before. Then I learned to climb the walls, and the world expanded greatly. The game got even bigger when I gained the ability to turn my hand into a tiny spider drone, opening up still more possibilities. And then came the Breach.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 611e9a529c30d2777595958a,Easy Allies,Daniel Bloodworth,80,Axiom Verge 2 introduces a broad organic world that gives you freedom to chart your own course and incentive to make searching every bit of it feel worthwhile.,2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 6133e550df187bda92a7f2bf,VGamingNews,Drew Sherratt,85,"All-in-all, I was thoroughly impressed by everything Axiom Verge 2 offered and would probably have devoured the entire thing in one sitting had adult life not gotten in the way. Yes, the combat could have used more variety and the story was a little head scratching at times, but that’s entirely worth it for the masterclass in retro graphics and sound that you get in return, along with some thoroughly enjoyable world building and exploration too.",2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 611d5aa538615e6e58ee22a4,Shacknews,TJ Denzer,80,"Combat feels half-baked and sometimes I really wish the game would have just told me what it wanted me to do next to move the story forward. The narrative going on is intriguing, but also a bit too technobabble at times. Even so, it’s a journey that pushes you into the unknown to overcome a vast tapestry of obstacles and enemies in stark isolation. For that, Axiom Verge 2 continues to nail down the Metroidvania-style in a solid and challenging way.",2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 611c0263d2d9925bcbb8c2de,Polygon,Suriel Vazquez,,"But Axiom Verge 2 doesn't let you forget that there's more to Metroid than backtracking. One of the most enduring things about that series is how isolating it can feel. And that's where Axiom Verge 2 finds its most powerful moments. After acquiring the aforementioned drone, I learned there's a second world I can explore called the Breach. It's uninhabitable by humans, but my little robot friend had no issue exploring it. At one point, though, I got stuck in the Breach, cut off from most of my bodily upgrades and vulnerable as a result.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 6211285e9e5c48c548d842e6,Last Word on Gaming,Robbie Sutter,80,"Thomas Happ clearly set out to make Axiom Verge 2 a familiar yet fresh sequel. While players of the original game will feel at home upon taking their first steps in the Antarctic, it quickly becomes evident that this is an entirely new adventure. Axiom Verge 2 builds upon what its predecessor established in various ways. The combat may not be overly challenging or deep. Nonetheless, this doesn’t take away from the overall experience that the player will gain. For Metroidvania enthusiasts, in particular, this is well worth your investment.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 611c0b74d2d9925bcbb8c304,KeenGamer,Dakota Gordon,80,"After the successful launch of solo-developed game Axiom Verge in 2015, developer Tom Happ has returned with Axiom Verge 2. A sequel mostly in name, the game showcases new settings, characters, and features for players to dive into. Does it reach the same heights as the original, or should we compare them at all?",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 611ac336d43f314421a912c4,GameSpot,Richard Wakeling,70,"Axiom Verge 2 is a daring sequel that shares very few similarities with its predecessor, but it's held back by one-dimensional combat.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 611c0287d2d9925bcbb8c2e2,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,75,"Axiom Verge 2 is a good Metroidvania game and if that's what you're looking for, then by all means go ahead and play it. However, there's no shortage of good Metroidvania indies out there. If you were looking for something leaps and bounds ahead of the original, I don't think this is it. Axiom Verge 2 does excel at elevating puzzles and exploration but it severely struggled to make a name for itself when it comes to combat and bosses, arguably half of the metroidvania experience. I look forward to what the developer does in the future with any potential sequels but the bar was set high with the first entry and I worry that lighting doesn't strike twice.",2021-08-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 6135f563fcc37bee8d17ad86,Unboxed,,80,"Axiom Verge was a game so well crafted, that it honestly didn’t need a sequel, while a lot has indeed changed it still at its core feels like the original. It goes without saying If you were a fan of the original or Metroidvania in general, you should definitely check it out.",2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 6118a54f9d9c7d02ee8a907f,Metro GameCentral,,60,A curious sequel whose simplified combat and lack of challenge undermines some of the best level design and puzzles in any recent Metroidvania.,2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 6138e535518477456113408a,The Escapist,Marty Sliva,,,2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 61149b34226e1e6e65313bbd,Destructoid,Eric Van Allen,80,"Even when Axiom Verge 2 wasn’t hitting perfectly for me, it feels different and very much its own. Things start out slow, but give it a little time and Axiom Verge 2 really gets going, playing off expectations with clever alterations of the original game’s conventions. It’s dense as ever lore-wise, and it’s got some good music and worlds to move through. It’s a follow-up to Axiom Verge that doesn’t content itself with a simple recitation of the first game’s high points, and if what’s detailed above sounds like your jam, you’ll probably have a good time with it.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 611421265c4136636bedfe4b,IGN,Tristan Ogilvie,70,Axiom Verge 2 is a dual-dimensional Metroidvania that's engaging to explore despite its one-dimensional combat and underwhelming boss fights.,2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 61140d055c4136636bedfdf6,Nintendo Enthusiast,,85,"Hacking is the other big new feature in Axiom Verge 2, although it finds its roots in the glitch gun of the first game. Indra can hack the game's robotic enemies, reprogramming them with options like ""Overclock,"" ""Allegiance,"" and ""Platform."" It provides an alternate approach to combat, supplementing the melee weapons. Hacking is also used to unlock doors throughout the world. This has the potential to add to the replayability and speedrunning options, as some doors require a higher Skill Point investment in the Infection stat than others.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 611405e45c4136636bedf406,PC Gamer,Tom Sykes,87,"A bold and ambitious sequel set in a satisfying, densely connected world.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 611404fc5c4136636bedf403,Game Informer,Matt Miller,78,"Clever level design and consummate world-building are great fun, even if the pacing and exploration sometimes lead to frustration",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 611404e85c4136636bedf400,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,80,Axiom Verge 2 is exactly what a sequel should be in that it's more of the same but different.,2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 611404b65c4136636bedf3fd,NintendoWorldReport,Zachary Miller,85,"Axiom Verge 2 is a fantastic evolution of Axiom Verge 1-it feels like a different game, but with enough gameplay and story connections to remain familiar. My issues with the protagonist and wayfinding pale in comparison to the addictive exploration and beautiful vistas that Axiom Verge 2 revels in, and I can't wait to speculate wildly about the storyline.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 611403875c4136636bedf3fa,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,90,"Axiom Verge is a remarkably tough act to follow, but Thomas Happ has done it again in producing a pitch perfect, excellently paced Metroidvania adventure. Axiom Verge 2 perfectly balances familiar elements that made the original great and trying out new ideas that give the sequel its own identity, and while lovers of the first game may take some time to adjust, everything comes together and makes for a potent experience that no fan of the genre will want to miss out on. The mysterious atmosphere, thrilling pace, and fantastic world design all come together to make for a worthy follow up that stands well on its own. Do yourself a favor and pick up Axiom Verge 2 as soon as you can, this is a game that's absolutely worth your time.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 611402c45c4136636bedf3f7,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,80,"Axiom Verge 2 is a thoroughly enjoyable game that hits most of its notes perfectly, and is easy to recommend. Where Axiom Verge 1 was a clear love letter to Metroid, Axiom Verge 2 establishes more of its own identity, both in how it fleshes out the shared universe of the series, and the ways it blends elements of its predecessors and its inspirations together to create something really unique. Like the first game, it feels both familiar and entirely new. The sense of mystery and wonder, combined with excellent mechanical execution, will keep you going on a breakneck pace from start to finish.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 6113fe625c4136636bedf3f4,But Why Tho?,Kyle Foley,100,"Axiom Verge 2 is an outstanding game that really sets the bar for future indie Metroidvania games. It builds on the original’s success by introducing new mechanics and ideas that help freshen up a classic and sometimes stale genre. I loved every second of my journey as Indra, and I know you will too.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,57a252222c5a4dd490b1555e7b84db4c 5d86764b93765d677876a767,GamePitt,Kieran Harris,83,"Killing Floor 2 is now, for me, the standard to beat for survival-based multiplayer shooters. The shooting has no right to feel as good as it does and Zed time is highly gratifying and adds to the addictive feeling the game provides. While the progression system and perk system take a long time to get going, they eventually add a deep and meaningful reason to keep playing. The soundtrack is awesome and feels like it narrates the action as opposed to playing over it. The characters also add some charm to the gameplay with quotes and interactions that are funnier than you might expect. The developers have promised to keep supporting the game for at least the next year, which is a testament to how they value their player base. While the game lacks a campaign and a huge variety of modes, it never truly feels repetitive. Killing Floor 2 is a wonderfully done shooter that makes a Zed-infested apocalypse feel like a playground rather than a situation to fear",2019-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764b93765d677876a761,FourFaceButtons,David Aedo,80,"Buying Killing Floor 2 for yourself is a hard recommendation to make. It's still a good game but it's obviously built upon the idea of tightly knit teamwork, which you're not going to find with random players online. With a group of friends though, it's a great, zombie killing time.",2017-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764b93765d677876a770,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,83,"Killing Floor is still a crude game. It's not as refined as it should be. It still retains frustrating gameplay, overwhelming hordes and a big load of weapons sorted into specialisations. It's a great game if we have a team to play with. Playing solo or with random players from the internet is a chore, not a pleasure.",2017-09-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764b93765d677876a773,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,50,"Killing Floor 2 is the sequel to Tripwire Interactive's 2009 cult hit Killing Floor, which is actually a full release of the popular Unreal Tournament mod that debuted in 2004. With a long and relatively successful history, Tripwire took to the masses back in November 2016 by releasing Killing Floor 2 on Windows and PlayStation 4 platforms to favorable reviews (scoring around 75% on MetaCritic). Nearly a year later Killing Floor 2 has finally come to Xbox One and those of us that prefer Microsoft's home console for FPS games are finally able to join the fray… Unfortunately for us though, Killing Floor 2 feels a bit dead in the water, lifeless, and redundant given the abundance of far superior first person shooters available today.",2017-09-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764b93765d677876a764,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,85,"Killing Floor 2 is a lot of mindless fun. I say mindless, but it really does take some strategy to be successful. That's what makes it the most fun.",2017-09-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764b93765d677876a75b,Windows Central,Paul Acevedo,100,"With tons of classes to level and weapons to wield, Killing Floor 2 has some serious staying power. Tripwire has announced Xbox One X enhancements, too, which will keep the game going even longer.",2017-09-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764b93765d677876a758,Gaming Nexus,Kevin O'Connell,88,"When I first started up Killing Floor 2 I had no idea what to expect. The game looked like a very grim, zombie-killing game. What it actually was - a ridiculously impressive and immersive strategy game… that was very grim. There are a few technicalities, but overall there is nothing out there that gives you such a feeling of fight-or-flight – while at the same time – giving you a giant adrenaline rush from decimating mass amounts of baddies. And I can tell you after some 25 hours… it doesn't go away.",2017-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764b93765d677876a75e,Hey Poor Player,Isaac Coleman,80,"If you're not a fan of shooters, or demand more from your games than some brightly-colored carnage, don't waste your time for Killing Floor 2. But if you, like me, have been waiting for the next big thing in horde modes, or you found it difficult to enjoy the first game, then this will truly be nothing short of a revelation.",2017-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764b93765d677876a72c,Atomix,Pamela Lima,72,"Despite being released almost one year ago on PC and PS4, this online shooter with horror elements makes its debut on Xbox One with all of the previously released content and some limited-time exclusive skins for weapons and characters.",2017-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764b93765d677876a740,ThisGenGaming,Jordan Phipps,80,"It's akin to a popcorn movie; sure there might not be much depth, but what's there is pure fun.",2017-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a6ec,MMOGames,,80,"Killing Floor 2 does a good job of being an enjoyable wave shooter for those looking for some gory goodness. And while it does offer something for the casual audience, it also has something for team shooter enthusiasts who want to really see how far their skills will get them.",2017-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764b93765d677876a731,Cubed3,Gareth Fidler,70,"Every now and again, it's nice to have the option to play something that doesn't crave a great deal of emotional investment and can be enjoyed with the barest minimum of cerebral input. Killing Floor 2 confidently ticks both boxes and thrusts itself forward as the perfect vehicle for the mindless slaughter of the digitally infected and does so in a true gore-heavy fashion. There's maybe a slight concern about its longevity when taking its repetitive, shallow(ish) gameplay and lack of modes/bosses into consideration, although regular free DLC updates should be more than enough to guarantee frequent returns for Zed duty when the mood suits.",2017-02-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a6ed,GameGrin,,85,"A fantastic game with more than competitive graphics. Whilst slightly repetitive, it is undeniably enjoyable with teammates and the more friends you play with the more fun you will have within the game.",2016-12-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764b93765d677876a73a,The Digital Fix,Gareth Gallagher,80,"This holiday season, if you want to forget about the world, join up with a few friends and fight monsters in an absolute bloodbath then look no further.",2016-12-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764b93765d677876a737,Geeks Under Grace,Damien Chambers,87,"Killing Floor 2 is an excellent addition to the sub-genre it helped pioneer with its predecessor. As far as wave-based, cooperative multiplayer shooters go, Killing Floor 2 is the most addicting and fun one that I have played to date. With a quirky cast of mercenaries, buckets of blood and gore, and a rocking, heavy metal soundtrack, fans of DOOM, Gears of War's Horde mode, and Left 4 Dead will find a lot to love.",2016-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764b93765d677876a734,GameSpot,Miguel Concepcion,80,The game hones in on the basic appeal of killing Zombies without the complications of reaching waypoints or setting up intricate fortifications. Yet Killing Floor 2's strongest asset is in its simple yet effective combat--Tripwire could substitute the Zeds for robots or Nazis and still have a solid shooter on its hands.,2016-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764b93765d677876a73d,GearNuke,Ali Moin,80,Killing Floor 2 is an addictive first person shooter with horde based gameplay mixed with upgrades and team-focused online multiplayer.,2016-12-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a6f2,VGChartz,Evan Norris,,"Killing Floor 2 isn't the prettiest or the most feature-rich shooter around. It doesn't have the polish of Overwatch or the mechanical audacity of Titanfall. Yet it's one of the more addictive shooters on the market today, one that consistently begs for ""just one more match.""",2016-12-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764c93765d677876a780,PushStartPlay,Brett Claxton,78,"If you have a PC and still play the first game then Killing Floor 2 will probably be right up your street, BUT may not have enough to it to make you stop playing the original just yet. On PlayStation 4 it's a great alternative to the usual first person shooter games. The community is made up of people that understand what the objective is and they do it well. It's not without its flaws and there's a few odd glitches that'll hopefully be patched out, but it's a brutal online game that will leave you wanting to play just one more round again and again.",2016-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a701,New Game Network,Tim Reid,75,"While it's a shame Tripwire didn't improve enemy variety or add a new co-operative mode, Killing Floor 2 has some of the most satisfying shooting around as the old formula holds up well thanks to high levels of polish, good perk variety, and solid maps.",2016-12-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a6fe,Gaming Masters,Eddie Stubbington,84,"Killing Floor 2 is a cross between COD Zombies and DOOM, it's loads of fun with friends but lacks content in certain areas.",2016-12-04T05:00:00.000Z,False,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a6fb,DarkZero,Jorge S Fernandez,80,"A few hitches keep Killing Floor 2 from absolute greatness: the boss count currently sits at a measly choice between two foes, the cosmetic unlocks are built around microtransactions (players will obtain loot boxes that can only be opened with store-bought keys, and the contents are entirely random, of course), and the online matchmaking can occasionally bug out when navigating menus.",2016-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a6f8,CGMagazine,Lane Martin,70,"Killing Floor 2 has a lot of potential, and what it has is often pretty fun, but not enough to keep players attention for long.",2016-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a704,Cubed3,Chris Leebody,80,"Some may be put off by the lack of any single player content, and exclusively co-op multiplayer experiences do have their detractors. However, Killing Floor 2 does what it does so well, that it is hard not to recommend it, especially as it is not the most expensive title on the market. It looks and sounds great, and it has a raft of community enhancements and developer updates/content. There are a few little niggleshere and there, but for shooter and zombie fans, it is surely one to pick up.",2016-11-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a6f5,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,70,The style of gameplay of the Killing Floor 2 will not be for everyone. It’s a team based First Person Shooter that prioritizes teamwork and competition instead of PVP. For those that enjoy these style of situations it’s worth checking out especially if you are a group of friends looking for a friendly bit of competition as to whom is better than whom.,2016-11-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a6ef,COGconnected,Alexander Thomas,80,"Not only do enemies seem to burst with blood, it will literally coat and stain your surroundings for the duration of the level.",2016-11-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764c93765d677876a77d,Cerealkillerz,Julian Reininger,85,Killing Floor 2 offers much Content and a solid multiplayer experience for a low Price.,2016-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a6cb,High-Def Digest,Joseph Meli,70,"The title of 'Killing Floor 2' really says it all. Tripwire Interactive brings the FPS back to its most primal level, creating a ludicrous arcade-style bloodbath in an era of deeper, more thoughtful narrative-driven shooters. That approach ultimately proves to be refreshing; while more variety would have pushed the game over the top into ""truly great"" territory, what 'Killing Floor 2' does offer is undeniably visceral entertainment. And while the wave-based action is plenty of fun on its own, the perks system kept me coming back to upgrade my character and face even deadlier threats.",2016-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a69e,GamingTrend,Christian DeCoster,80,"While Killing Floor 2 doesn’t offer a lot of content, especially compared to many other multiplayer shooters out this year, at the end of the day, it’s still fun to shoot some Zeds with your friends. If you’re really looking for some quick, challenging multiplayer action, Killing Floor 2’s a pretty good place to start.",2016-11-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a6ae,Goomba Stomp,Andrew Vandersteen,80,"An outstanding co-op shooter, pouring blood and guts by the gallons. Killing zombies has rarely been this satisfying, and is a must for co-op groups.",2016-11-26T05:00:00.000Z,False,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a6a1,We Got This Covered,Jordan Hurst,60,"While pretty light on new features (particularly ones that could have contributed to its cooperative nature), Killing Floor 2 is still an unrelenting deluge of mindless, entertaining violence.",2016-11-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a693,Digitally Downloaded,,40,"Taking a shallow sub-mode from other games, and presenting it in a no-frills manner, might make for a competent and reliable shooter, But Killing Floor 2 also fails to be anything more than a diversion from other, better shooters as a result. It's utterly useless in singleplayer, and for multiplayer hijinks there are more creative examples out there.",2016-11-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a6ab,IGN,Brian Albert,80,"In a time when shooters are competing to have the most modes, the biggest campaign, the most guns, and generally the most “stuff,” along comes Killing Floor 2, totally unconcerned with running that race. Its lack of modes and bosses will eventually turn away anyone but the most dedicated of fans, but its foundation is so fun and rock solid that, even if you only plan on playing for a few weeks with your friends, there’s plenty here to enjoy.",2016-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a6a8,PC Gamer,Tyler Wilde,81,"Repetitive but fun, a hellish challenge or a relaxing, spectacular gore bath depending on how you approach it.",2016-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764b93765d677876a76a,Rely On Horror,Thomas Truong,65,"Beaten, what for? Can’t take much more.",2016-11-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a6a5,Game Informer,Jeff Cork,78,"It may not offer dozens of modes, but Killing Floor 2 is a solid, straightforward horde-based shooter",2016-11-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a697,ZTGD,Justin Celani,90,Players looking for a great arcade online shooting experience really need to look no further. Killing Floor 2 is here to please.,2016-11-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764993765d677876a673,GamingBolt,Alex Jackson,70,"I can’t fault Killing Floor 2 that much for focusing on a co-op experience, and it does that very well. The gunplay and gameplay loop is great fun when you have a core group of friends with you, I just don’t see it as having value outside of that setting.",2016-11-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764a93765d677876a695,Game Revolution,James Kozanitis,80,"Killing Floor 2 had a tall order, being asked to recapture the attention of an audience that was either too jaded or too burnt out to give it a fair shake, all the while attempting to improve upon a beloved-yet-flawed low-budget title. Sporting a mostly-overhauled progression system, a built-from-the-ground-up skill system and improving on the grisly gore we've grown to adore, Killing Floor 2 has made a triumphant return. It will likely keep you engaged for dozens, if not hundreds, of hours of Zed-killing.",2016-11-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 5d86764993765d677876a687,Next Gen Base,Damien O’Neill,75,"Throw your headphones on, blast out the Iron Man version of AC/DC’s Shoot to Thrill and gun down everything in your path; ignoring your teammate’s cries for help! On the surface Killing Floor 2 looks like any another zombie horde killing FPS, but deep down it’s so much more. Yes, I’ve had issues with it and yes it’s far from flawless but really, it’s a damn good solid shooter. It’s probably not going to win game of the year but its impressive perk system and variety of maps/weapons makes up for its down falls. I’ve had issues with connectivity but that’s nothing new to video games and I’m sure once that gets fixed it’ll be well on its way into my top 10 for 2016.",2016-11-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,85f5ff10c31c4cd99978f4d57d3ec97a 6054dd61cfbed43e46464aca,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,80,"Mafia: Definitive Edition is an easy recommendation. Not just on the basis that the remaster is nicely done, but that the underlying game and story is some good stuff.",2021-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5fdeb8618add7352830ff196,Geeks Under Grace,,55,"Mafia: Definitive Edition is a beautiful retelling of a cult classic, but struggles to stand on its own against a game market that's left it behind.",2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5fb279b4038871749d4153f6,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,80,"Mafia: Definitive Edition shows how a remake should be done. Welcome to the family, you’ve been made",2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5fa8fcba038871749d414389,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Agustín Raluy,93,"For all those who were lucky enough to enjoy the original title in its day, this edition will allow you to once again enjoy the adventure of Tommy Angelo with a finish at the level of the best AAA of today. For those who never did ... Mafia: Definitive Edition is emerging as one of the essential titles of this 2020, either independently or accompanying its sequels in the Mafia Trilogy compilation that has also gone on sale. A game that will captivate you with its finish, but that will make you fall in love with the story and its characters. An offer you don't want to refuse.",2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f935e95fce0972e4e5f886b,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,80,An offer you can’t refuse.,2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f90aa9dfce0972e4e5f8402,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,78,"Mafia: Definitive Edition is a must-play for any fan of the franchise. Although it doesn't quite have the narrative cohesion of Mafia II, it still offers a memorable and gripping story that's set in a gorgeous virtual adaptation of 1930s America.",2020-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 60788af5cfbed43e464671a9,TechQuila,Rahul Majumdar,70,"Mafia Definitive Edition puts a nice graphical coat of paint on a dated, yet much-loved classic. However, while the story and characters are just as good if not better than the original, its gameplay mechanics fall short and performance even shorter.",2020-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f8c9246fce0972e4e5f7d17,VDZE Media,,90,"Mafia Definitive Edition is a brilliant remake. I get a feeling of déjà vu saying that because of all the great titles that have been modernised for console this generation, but Hanger 13 have gone over and above here to make this the best title in the Mafia series. This is a must-buy for all fans of open-world action game. Just note that it is a lot less open than you may expect.",2020-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f88b203fce0972e4e5f759c,Cubed3,Chris Leebody,70,"Mafia: Definitive Edition is a memorable and excellent story that does justice to both its original groundbreaking title and the movies it is paying homage to. The character and story of protagonist Tommy Angelo is one that is easy to get invested in and this world of Lost Heaven exudes the charm and atmosphere of 1930s New York. Excellent pacing and plot over the course of 10-12 hours mean it will keep anyone hooked. That said, it feels like a game pushing this hardware to its limit and the limitations do catch up with it in a lot of ways. Anyone who has a PC capable of playing the game would be well advised to maybe opt for that platform. Additionally, some unnecessary bugs and controls that can be difficult on a console controller sour the experience somewhat. However, there are not many alternative titles of this genre and Mafia: Definitive Edition certainly delivers a rip-roaring tale for those who wish to experience it.",2020-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f878be7fce0972e4e5f73ca,Black Red Gaming,Benjamin Guthrie,80,"While its gameplay feels archaic, Mafia: Definitive Edition has a story and a city worth experiencing.",2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f86d093fce0972e4e5f718e,RedTieGuy,Basil Frank,70,"With a great story and incredible visuals, Mafia Definitive Edition is sadly brought down by a number of issues.",2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f8a12b5fce0972e4e5f7a71,GameCrate,Leo Parrill,83,Mafia: Definitive Edition improves on the original in every way. It does this by telling a remarkable story bolstered by beautifully detailed visuals and excellent performances. The outdated mission design and gameplay keep it from ever feeling truly modern however.,2020-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f801d01fce0972e4e5f6aa3,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,80,"Mafia: Definitive Edition is a remarkable reimaging of the original title that flexes its muscles in graphical fidelity and storytelling but falls flat in other areas. While I fully enjoyed my time with it, its mediocre third-person shooting mechanics, abysmal AI, and erratic difficulty can sometimes be a test of perseverance. It is a reminder of the rather old game buried under the shiny new graphical improvements. It is an impressive retelling of an open-world classic, and it exceeded my expectations on that front. Some of its shortcomings are easily overshadowed by what the title does well. If you're a fan of the franchise, this is an easy recommendation, especially given its discounted launch price and the way it re-creates the series' arguably finest entry. On the other hand, if you expect a game that's fully up to today's high standard, Mafia: Definitive Edition may be a tad underwhelming.",2020-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f7f3054fce0972e4e5f69ea,We Got This Covered,Edward Love,50,"Telegraphed game design turns Mafia: Definitive Edition, once a subversive classic, into just another by-the-numbers cover shooter.",2020-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f7ed351fce0972e4e5f6948,BaziCenter,Kasra Karimi Tar,80,"If you look at Mafia: Definitive Edition as an action adventure game that released in 2020, you can have some great moments with it, although it's not flawless, but if you have already experience the original Mafia game back in 2002, you'll probably feel that something is missing. The Definitive Edition looks much, much better visually and packs some cool new gameplay mechanics, but it is just not the good old Mafia that everyone fell in love with.",2020-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f7e696afce0972e4e5f6918,Easy Allies,Michael Huber,80,Mafia: Definitive Edition is a faithful remake of an underappreciated gem.,2020-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f976c67fce0972e4e5f8bda,Gamelite,Alessandro Caluri,86,"Without doubt it is one of the remakes made. The title has not only improved from a graphic and technical point of view, but has also supplanted those slow and unrealistic behaviors of some characters in the story.",2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f7ddee63e66016bf9ecc3fe,DASHGAMER.com,Dan Rizzo,80,"Mafia Definitive Edition has raised the stakes. It’s a series that has essentially gone to war on itself by rebuilding, redefining, and reintroducing its stellar narrative to an entirely new generation of gamers. As someone whose family thinks of The Godfather Trilogy as a holy testimony to Italian heritage, Mafia delivers an astounding performance on all fronts from gameplay, presentation, design and delivery.",2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f7dbeaa3e66016bf9ecc36a,GameBlast,Alexandre Galvão,85,"Mafia: Definitive Edition is easily one of the best remakes ever released and remains the best in the trilogy. A great choice for those who prefer a well constructed and tied narrative, added to a gameplay that, although not perfect, does not take away the renewed shine of this classic.",2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f7cee413e66016bf9ecc20a,PlayStation LifeStyle,,80,"I'm going to level with you, reader: I went into Mafia Definitive Edition expecting to be underwhelmed. What I ended up playing was far-and-away, infinitely better than I was expecting, featuring fantastic storytelling, compelling, yet immensely flawed characters (in a good way), and a world that is teeming with life. You don't have to be a fan of the original game in order to feel like a member of the family. Don't worry! There's more than enough hot lead to go around.",2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f7c71d8839d422425c7e4ed,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,85,"Mafia: Definitive Edition is one of the most faithful and worked remakes ever seen, at the level of the big productions. Its magnificent plot and cinematics are very powerful and will make us continue playing to know more about it. In contrast, the gunplay and driving are not very good and can complicate things. In general, a game that we can not miss.",2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f7c52c1839d422425c7e4be,Attack of the Fanboy,Dean James,80,"As the title infers, Mafia: Definitive Edition is indeed the definitive version of the classic game, this time with completely redone visuals and updated gameplay that makes the game feel like it could have released today as a brand new game and few would have known the difference.",2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f80224efce0972e4e5f6aa9,Vamers,Edward Swardt,85,"Mafia Definitive Edition is an all-round great package. It looks and sounds phenomenal. From expert motion capture and stellar performances by all cast involved, down to outstanding writing, it has the makings of an A-class title. Gameplay may be a bit wonky, but there is so much else that brings the game up to the standards of the likes of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto V – but perhaps not as broad in scope. Hangar 13 have done a fantastic job and made Mafia Definitive Edition a must-have for any fan of the period, setting or mobster plot.",2020-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f7ab68b839d422425c7e239,GamesFinest,Jennifer Engelhardt,70,"Hangar 13 has indisputably made Mafia Definitive Edition exactly the remake it had to be in order to entertain and at the same time not to disrespectfully alienate the clearly outdated original. The narrative approach is based on the right set screws, in order to bring the action adventure into the modern age. Thanks to the expanded character profiles, the successful voice recordings and the impressive visuals, the narrative gains additional emotionality and presents you with a rousing story-focused mafia adventure that is unlike any other. At the same time, the new edition has to struggle with the complex, limited game elements. Hakeliges Gunplay, the strongly linear level structures as well as the partly not flawless technical implementation show that Hangar 13 did not yet want to take the leap into modern times. Even though Mafia Definitive Edition never met the multi-layered shooter standard, the game with its consistent simplicity feels coherent enough to entertain during the almost 10-hour campaign. In combination with the difficult setting options, the remake is the perfect snack for the nostalgia-bright players and those who want to become one in the future.",2020-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f7a8142839d422425c7e217,Metro GameCentral,Nick Gillett,70,"A good looking and competent retread of a second rate original, which improves on everything from the graphics to the driving model, whilst maintaining the game's cinematic essence.",2020-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f7c37ac839d422425c7e491,Pixel Arts,Matin Nasiri,90,"Mafia has one of the deepest and most compelling stories and storytelling in the world of video games, which becomes an immortal and unforgettable work with influential characters, masterpiece atmosphere, masterful music, and coherent narration. Mafia I is a journey; A tumultuous journey through history, a journey to the dream city of Lost Heaven between 1930 and 1940. A journey you can not miss!",2020-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f779520839d422425c7e022,3DNews,Михаил Пономарев,80,"Mafia: Definitive Edition is a great remake with a good drama sufficiency, well directed action and intense gameplay.",2020-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f770dca839d422425c7df7b,Wccftech,Dave Aubrey,80,"Mafia: Definitive Edition is a complete remake of a classic crime game. It looks better than almost any other open-world crime sim you'll see this generation and has a story that'll keep you engaged to the end. It might not be the most revolutionary or innovative title in the genre, but it'll certainly keep you playing. This is an excellent story to play over the course of the weekend, and you're almost certain to be recommending it to your friends once you're done.",2020-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f76fa95839d422425c7df6e,Jump Dash Roll,Derek Johnson,80,"Mafia: Definitive Edition maintains its source material's amazing story, adds some solid gameplay and brings the graphics into the 21st century for an overall experience that's one of the few remakes that is genuinely worth a purchase.",2020-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f76b2fd839d422425c7df58,PSX Brasil,Bruno Henrique Vinhadel,85,"An excellent remake that provides an updated experience for one of the most captivating games of its time. Mafia: Definitive Edition is the perfect opportunity for fans and non-fans of the franchise to enjoy the beginning of the series in the best possible way, with incredible visuals. However, there are still problems that could have had a better rework, like a simplified gameplay in several points and an underused map.",2020-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f7648f3839d422425c7df27,Seasoned Gaming,Dan Rodriguez,85,"I spent about 20 hours with Mafia and it left me wanting more. So much in fact, that I started to download Mafia 3 while I was writing this. Just when I thought I was out, they keep pulling me back in.",2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f7620b3839d422425c7dee0,TrueGaming,خالد العيسى,75,"The remake takes good care of the story with new cutscenes and dialogues that brings the Italian mafia vibe to life, although gameplay-wise the experience could have been much better.",2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f75b8c1839d422425c7ddb2,Saudi Gamer,محمد الدوسري,70,"For those interested in the story elements and the classic atmosphere, I advise them to give the game a try, but if your interest is only the gameplay, then other open world games might be more fun for you.",2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5fb7eb0d038871749d415e02,Unboxholics,Λεωνίδας Στραβάκος,80,"Mafia: Definitive Edition is a great remake. Hagar 13 treated it with respect, staying true to the original material, while bringing it to 2020 with a much-deserved technical revamp.",2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f843c22fce0972e4e5f6e59,Oyungezer Online,,75,"If you want to start Mafia series from scratch, Mafia: Definitive Edition is the way to go. It really helps re-living the nostalgia of the first game.",2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f80c1c2fce0972e4e5f6bad,KeenGamer,Tristan Zelden,80,"Yet another ground-up remake of a classic game, but our review of Mafia: Definitive Edition shows that it does not just fall in line with the current trend. Hangar 13 comes back to the roots of its series with a heavy emphasis on a linear, compelling story about a man going from a poor cab driver to a ruthless, successful mobster.",2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f7d98153e66016bf9ecc339,Enternity.gr,Nikitas Kavouklis,85,"The unique atmosphere makes you want to explore the city bit by bit, either on foot or just driving through the boulevards and alleys, discovering all the secrets that Lost Heaven might be hiding.",2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f77b7df839d422425c7e039,SomHráč.sk,Martin Černický,85,"Mafia: Defnitive Edition is an excellent replacement for the original game for those who missed it back when it came out, but it shouldn't disappoint the diehard fans of the original either.",2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f761ba8839d422425c7deda,Chicas Gamers,Curro Medina,,"It is not often that we have experiences of this level in games oriented to a single player, as far as the story and technical power are concerned. Mafia presents a story with such exceptional and rarely seen quality that it is well worth play. If you're a fan of criminal thrillers and gangster movies, as well as coverage and driving shooters, Mafia: Definitive Edition is for you.",2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 5f75c878839d422425c7dddf,Use a Potion,,86,"Mafia: Definitive Edition offers a thrilling action-packed gangster tale that is only really let down by some occasionally clunky controls. The remake itself is top notch, with the story delivering the same gritty tale but adding additional sequences to flesh it out, the mission design more tightly refined to offer more excitement and a balanced difficulty, and the visuals outstanding throughout with Lost Heaven feeling more believable and lived in than ever before. Hangar 13 have done a really great job in re-imagining the game whilst maintaining its roots and it’s sure to please both series veterans and complete newcomers. It’s just a shame that the controls are so fiddly, with both the on-foot segments and the driving feeling pretty cumbersome throughout. It’s not a game-breaker by any means, but it’s certainly noticeable – especially during your early hours playing when you’re getting used to how the game feels. Still, these issues won’t ruin your time with Mafia: Definitive Edition and there’s no denying that it’s up there with Final Fantasy VII Remake and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 as one of the finest remakes that has released over the last few years. If you’re a fan of modern open-world adventures or appreciate a good gangster flick, you won’t want to miss out on Mafia: Definitive Edition.",2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,631d2b0a5f204909bf401cb5696c8f42 61b435e883e54798d121f5c1,GamingTrend,Richard Allen,80,"The Last Stand: Aftermath is a rougelite with a unique concept which keeps each run feeling fresh. Each character, despite having nearly no dialogue, still feels distinct and gives you the sense that each volunteer who sacrifices their life in the name of the community is important. As you progress and unlock new and better equipment and upgrade your survivors, runs will become longer and unveil new story beats, constantly keeping players pushing to unlock the next upgrade, find the next supply cache, or uncover more of the world's lore.",2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f58067d08bb454ab0eb8907345b8c76 61b0cd09d57242701f438251,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,70,Amusing post-apocalyptic wasteland full of undead. But sooner or later you will give up.,2021-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f58067d08bb454ab0eb8907345b8c76 61b0c37fd57242701f438203,NoobFeed,Sarwar Ron,70,The Last Stand: Aftermath is a fun gaming experience that takes home the notion of pushing your luck and making tactical decisions to survive.,2021-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,8f58067d08bb454ab0eb8907345b8c76 61aa893b063ab93b3680528d,3DNews,Денис Щенников,80,"The Last Stand: Aftermath offers addictive gameplay loop with tense action and constant micro-decisions, creating dozens of unique stories.",2021-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f58067d08bb454ab0eb8907345b8c76 619bfdab559010a6d7093583,Wccftech,Ule Lopez,80,This is a fantastic return to form for the well-established series,2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f58067d08bb454ab0eb8907345b8c76 619638b99b4b356b60dac5b9,FingerGuns,Greg Hicks,80,"What looks like a simple arcade affair, The Last Stand opens up into a much deeper roguelike adventure. It seems like it’s putting a lot of eggs in one basket, but once it pans out and you get used to it, it’s a very engrossing game. Just don’t get too fond of the volunteers, they don’t stick around long enough to form a bond with.",2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,8f58067d08bb454ab0eb8907345b8c76 61dffe7e9e5c48c548d6ca47,Checkpoint Gaming,Tom Quirk,60,"The Last Stand: Aftermath is an engaging zombie-themed roguelike that unfortunately runs out of ideas too fast. The steady voyage across the zombie-infested post-apocalypse whilst scavenging for scarce resources is a tense and fairly enjoyable experience, but only for a while. As a game built around repetition and short playthroughs, The Last Stand: Aftermath recycles enemies and environments too frequently for the amount of time you replay them. The addition of mutations and new player equipment load-outs are a nice touch, but ultimately don’t do enough to mix up the experience. Rewarding progression and an engaging premise mean the game is certainly worth checking out for fans of roguelikes and zombie games, although it might not hold your attention for very long.",2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,8f58067d08bb454ab0eb8907345b8c76 61963c219b4b356b60dac5c4,WellPlayed,Harrison Tabulo,60,The Last Stand: Aftermath is a blast from the past and enjoyable rogue-like that is unfortunately infected with bugs.,2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,8f58067d08bb454ab0eb8907345b8c76 619542d69dcf1969a97c426d,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,70,"In terms of the survival genre, The Last Stand: Aftermath doesn’t do anything groundbreaking; its presentation is rough around the edges, and its gameplay sits comfortably in a territory filled by countless other zombie-filled survival games. But throw in the roguelike elements and the continual draw to find better gear or unlock better upgrades, and you’ve got a deeply satisfying gameplay loop that will keep you coming back time and time again.",2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f58067d08bb454ab0eb8907345b8c76 6194163b25cfad560e85d3c4,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,83,"As it is, The Last Stand: Aftermath distinguishes itself from other zombie survival/roguelite games by virtue of its unique new character respawn idea and the incredibly detailed and believable post-zombie apocalypse world it imagines.",2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f58067d08bb454ab0eb8907345b8c76 6193f05325cfad560e85d35f,TechRaptor,Robert Grosso,80,"The Last Stand: Aftermath may be a bit light on its gameplay loop, but there are enough unique mechanics to interact with in this zombie roguelike.",2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f58067d08bb454ab0eb8907345b8c76 6193e70525cfad560e85d33d,33bits,Rubén Manzanares,75,"The Last Stand: Aftermath is an isometric view rogue lite / top-down zombie game, where we will take control of the survivors of ""The End"". One of the last settlements of humanity. Find supplies and deal with a deadly infection in a game that suffers from a lack of events and variety of areas, although this is mitigated by everything else, making it more than a good title within the genre.",2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,8f58067d08bb454ab0eb8907345b8c76 5eb20463bdf729557ef4a886,Kritiqal,Nate Kiernan,75,"I like so much of what Mutant is attempting to do. Dux and Bormin are delightful, adding stealth gameplay onto a tactics game is clever and works well before becoming played out, and there are so few tactics games to speak of that even one which is otherwise derivative provided a welcome excursion for a few hours. It's so frustrating that everything begins to fall apart right as the game comes into its own.",2020-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5e5ac92ebdf729557ef422f0,Pixel Arts,Amirhossein Dehnavi,90,"Mutant Year Zero: Road To Eden has tried to take a fresh and creative turn in the style of turn-based strategy games and the results have been fantastic. Although there are some minor issues with the gaming experience, clever gameplay and a well-crafted narrative of the game keep us going. What the future holds for this game and the experiences that The Bearded Ladies Studios have gained in the process is wait to be seen.",2019-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5db2ba8a64f5787ec013465f,FNintendo,Sérgio Mota,80,"Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden - Deluxe Edition features a good balance between exploration and strategy and a simple but interesting plot - when all these factores come together, the result is a game that does a very laudable job at keeping the player interested. While a multiplayer mode would be more than welcome, Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden - Deluxe Edition has enough qualities to be one of the best of its kind in the Nintendo Switch.",2019-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d8a3114b1e8702c77c1e825,Nerdburglars,Dan Hastings,80,"Road To Eden is a fantastic addition to the turn-based genre. A unique world with an unusual lineup of characters will capture your interest and keep you enjoying things until the very end. While the combat can get boring and repetitive, the story and other aspects of the game keep you engaged and prevent you getting sick of it too easily. This franchise has a very promising future.",2019-09-14T23:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6593765d677879e7a8,GBAtemp,Pranavsingh Dhunnoo,85,"An atmospheric title with a solid gameplay loop blending stealth and strategic planning while bringing something fresh to a stale trope, Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is a great addition to any Nintendo Switch owner's library.",2019-08-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6593765d677879e7ac,Switch Atlantic,Tyler Higgs,70,"It’s the perfect tactical RPG experience, for those who are looking for something that won’t consume weeks of their time. It’s a shame that the Switch port has arrived with many flaws.",2019-08-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6593765d677879e7aa,NintendoWorldReport,David Lloyd,75,"Mutant Year Zero is yet another example of the ongoing debate between portability and performance. The graphical difference between the Switch and PC versions can't be understated; the lack of detail has a marked impact on the overall experience. Having said that, the amount of time you could easily sink into this amazing tactical-RPG could be significant, and so maybe the graphical sacrifice is worth being able to play on-the-go. While Mutant Year Zero may be best played on its original platform, I would still recommend this version to anyone wanting to play on Switch.",2019-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e789,The Digital Fix,Jonny Foster,80,"Far from the perfect port. The reduction in visual fidelity not only makes the game harder to enjoy, but makes sections of it tougher to complete. With that said, the underlying gameplay stands alongside the best tactical strategy games the Nintendo Switch has to offer, and the bundled Seed of Evil DLC is a welcome addition.",2019-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e787,Critical Hit,Brad Lang,,If you’re looking for a turn-based strategy game with satisfying character progression on the game (that won’t take up over 80 hours of life) look no further than Mutant Year Zero.,2019-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e79f,COGconnected,Ricky Knight,75,"It remains to be seen if some patches down the line may improve the visuals but for right now Mutant Year Zero is the most portable version of the game while being the worst looking version available. It’s a reminder that the Switch isn’t always a catch all for games, given its limited power, but it’s still appreciated these games can be played on the go when needed. ",2019-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e78b,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,80,"Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is one of the best additions to the tactical RPG genre years; a well-written and rewarding experience that combines the creative use of stealth found in the legacy of its ex-Hitman developers with a world that's full of interesting characters and ideas. Almost every game in this genre lives in the shadow of XCOM, but Mutant offers enough new ideas to set itself apart. The visual downgrade on the Switch version can be a little hard on the eye, but considering how this sacrifice has preserved the quality of the game within, we'd call that a worthy trade-off.",2019-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e7a1,VGChartz,Evan Norris,60,This is a game worth trying—just not on Switch.,2019-07-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e782,Kinglink Reviews,,60,A version of a tactics game that heavily incentivizes stealth to the point where it makes it mandatory. Good writing and style but a singular focus on the right way to play the game hold it back.,2019-03-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e78d,GameOctane,Jason Germino,75,"Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden should be played by tactical RPG fans, there have been some major updates recently with more on the horizon. If it's not on your radar, you should probably start looking into it.",2019-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e784,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,85,Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is the kind of game where developer The Bearded Lady's excellent writing and prudent choice of genre preserve this game as one worthy of purchase and play despite its borrowing from a variety of sci-fi sources.,2019-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e77c,Too Much Gaming,Matthew Arcilla,80,"""Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is a clever little game filled with atmosphere that made me greedy for more of it. Its linear story and lack of random encounters means that its pleasures are rather finite. Sure, you can take a crack at a harder difficulty or turn on permadeath, but that’s about it as far as replay value goes.""",2019-01-24T05:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e76a,VGProfessional,Mazen Abdallah,82,"Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is a title that’s not afraid to take some risks, and the result is a very unique –if sometimes flawed – tactical action game. It’s a great title for casual fans of the genre, although more discerning tactics fans will probably enjoy it more for its stealth and its storyline.",2019-01-24T05:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e76f,Games Xtreme,Sara Boardman,80,"On top of the fantastic experience of simply making your way through the game hunched over in sneak mode (literally my entire time in Skyrim in any playthrough, so I was hungry for it), the lush environments and levels really are a thing of beauty. The detail of this torn world really sets the game up to run a chill down your spine, even in the best of situations. The character models are ridiculously well done to the point where you think you're going to laugh at the fact that you're toting around Howard the Duck in a post apocalyptic world--but it never really seems to cross your mind as everything about them is so convincing and immersive that it's hard not to take it seriously. The enemies are foul and deranged--a real threat. Five minutes with the mutant hunters in your midst and you're guaranteed to know what they're all about without a massive context behind them.",2019-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e75d,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,80,"Having never heard much about the developers or this game, I was genuinely surprised at how great Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden turned out to be.",2019-01-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6593765d677879e7a5,Gamepare,Simone Bignami,82,"In Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden, the interface is very clean and clear and clear what are the success rates of an attack and the related damage. The change of the weapon is very simple.",2019-01-08T05:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e75b,GameGrin,Andrew Wowk,80,"A fantastic example of world building done right, but a real test of patience even for veteran strategy gamers.",2019-01-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e757,PlayStation Universe,Jack McCaskill,75,"A promising twist on turn-based strategy games, Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is more than the sum of its parts. The addition of stealth and ambush mechanics to the familiar turn-based strategy formula, forces the player to think about their approach to combat in a new way. This ""Tactical Adventure"" is definitely worth the journey.",2019-01-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e764,PlayStation Galaxy,Christian Pepito,80,"All in all, Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is a pretty good game to keep and play again for the challenge. Great gameplay, good visuals, solid voice acting, several options for upping the difficulty, and an intriguing storyline are the reasons I gave it a high score. I do see some parts that need improvement that needs to be implemented in the next title though. Devs, make it happen because I really like this game despite its small flaws.",2019-01-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e755,The Digital Fix,Lloyd Coombes,80,"Smart tweaks to an aging formula, fun characters and an excellent new stealth element more than make up for a disappointing by-the-numbers premise. A true sleeper hit.",2018-12-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e751,Pardis Game,Reza Liaghat,75,"Mutan Year Zero:Road to Eden has very high potential and even though it's not fully utilized, the game still manages to deliver a good experience. The game's battle system might get boring at times but is very involving and the game's lore and characters make for a very good experience",2018-12-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e74e,GameMAG,,90,"Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is a beautiful, well-polished game that combines tactics, stealth, role-playing system and the atmosphere of the sunset of humanity, giving you 15 hours of intense and exciting gameplay.",2018-12-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e75f,Oyungezer Online,Eser Güven,80,Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is a fresh approach which brings new mechanics and real time stealth to traditional turn based tactic games. Its unique characters and well-written post-apocalypic story are very interesting.,2018-12-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e74f,TheXboxHub,,80,"For fans of XCOM and turn-based gaming in general then Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is definitely worth a look, especially if you are an Xbox Game Pass owner.",2018-12-24T05:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6393765d677879e748,AbsoluteXbox,Andy Langers,80,I’ve very much enjoyed wandering this post apocalyptic world with my mutant friends.,2018-12-24T05:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6393765d677879e736,GotGame,Charlie Grammer,90,"Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden can be quite difficult at first and, if you don't play wisely, you can be put in some intense situations and be tempted to restart. With perseverance and strategy, however, you can overcome these initial issues.",2018-12-24T05:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e779,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,90,"Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is a must-buy this holiday season. Such a seamless and wonderful amalgamation of genres is rare and The Bearded Ladies have blended them so well that in Road to Eden you have a completely unique experience that feels natural, almost welcoming. Until it steps on your face but I say that is a part of the charm…",2018-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6393765d677879e74b,Rectify Gaming,Dave Rodriguez,80,The Bearded Ladies delivers my surprise game of the year with a brisk tactical tale of mutants and the apocalyptic world left behind by man’s hubris.,2018-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6393765d677879e733,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,60,"Combat is challenging and enjoyable enough that I briefly started a second playthrough on hard. I wanted to master the combat challenge and solve the puzzles properly instead of brute forcing my way through them. I got through a few encounters and then it hit me just how similar the experience would be the second time around. There weren't any cool new mutations to play with or better weapons to acquire. So I stopped playing. My first playthrough lasted fifteen hours and it was decent. I'll keep an eye out for a sequel or an expansion, but at the moment, Mutant Year Zero doesn't have enough worldbuilding or interesting variety in its upgrades for my tastes. I doubt I'll ever finish that second playthrough.",2018-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6393765d677879e740,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,75,"I was impressed with my time with Mutant: Year Zero. It has the feel of a quality strategy game mixed with some good stealth and battle preparation. The characters are fun, and while the story is lacking, it kept me going. ",2018-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6393765d677879e73b,Gaming Nexus,Nicholas Leon,80,"Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden packs interesting combat, open world exploration and lore, and numerous systems that have the player invested in what their characters, but it ends on too early a note to really have any impact.",2018-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6393765d677879e725,TheSixthAxis,Thomas Hughes,90,"Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is an exceptional take on the tactical RPG and the addition of a stealth system certainly sets it apart from the crowd. Both genres blend together in a way that's satisfying, challenging and well designed, while an engaging and well-written narrative drives the player forward. The difficulty might be an issue for those new to the genre, but for those seasoned in turn-based tactics, this is an absolute must buy.",2018-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6393765d677879e71d,Destructoid,Rich Meister,80,"Mutant Year Zero seems like the natural evolution for tactics games. The real-time aspects make things move faster and add a unique layer of tension. On the story end of things, it manages to keep you interested until the linear campaign finishes up. You won't find a groundbreaking narrative but it doesn't overstay its welcome, and the characters are just charming enough to keep you invested.",2018-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6393765d677879e71b,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,88,"A great game with issues that can mostly be solved with patches, Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden manages to deliver everything you could want from a turn-based strategy game, with great gameplay and a good story working as the basis for a game that challenges you with each turn in the best way possible.",2018-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6493765d677879e776,Pure Playstation,Jeremy Peterson,83,"Mutant Year Zero mixes exploration and stealth with turn-based strategic combat for a fresh, fun and exciting romp through the apocalypse. A must-play title that I wasn't expecting, but can't wait to get back to.",2018-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 5d867e6393765d677879e730,BaziCenter,Bahram Bigharaz,80,"Mutant Year Zero is built especially for Turn-Based fans, and if you are one, you should play it.",2018-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,9651fd57c8a34e81949aab28a084ced7 6059eb74cfbed43e4646502a,Movies Games and Tech,Daniel Waite,80,"Who’d have thought that furniture removal could be so enjoyable? Yes, there’s a lot of heavy lifting, you’re likely to lose friends, and you may finish with one less child, but you had fun on the way. Moving Out is a simple concept executed brilliantly, and I can’t help but recommend it. Download it on Gamepass or buy it here! Go from job to job with your team of movers. Remove everything without destroying the house, unless of course your secret objectives ask you to! Complete the tasks, gain all the medals, and become the best movers in town.",2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5f1632cdd88e035744c1b207,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,80,"Moving Out is a joyous experience. The chaos is ever-present, but the chill approach ensures that everyone is having a good time instead of gradually wanting to tear each other apart. The number of levels is just right, and the presentation is appealing. It serves as a perfect complement to other co-op titles and belongs in the library of anyone who enjoys the genre.",2020-07-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5f037b0fd88e035744c19a90,pressakey.com,Alexander Kremer,80,"Moving Out is pure chaos. But at the same time you don't have the feeling of completely losing control of the game. The physics are sometimes bitchy and smaller glitches force a restart of the level in rare cases, but all in all Moving Out is great fun for in between. Moving Out can convince me with its clever gameplay adaptation in both single and multiplayer. If you are looking for a funny skill game and want to play a round with friends from time to time, Moving Out is definitely the right choice. Additionally, the game is so accessible and customizable through the ""Supported Mode"" as I have rarely experienced and offers a fun and challenging experience for absolute video game beginners as well as for experts.",2020-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ed0cf80c28b1c4114c26f34,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,70,"As the sum of its parts, Moving Out is a fun couch co-op game that will certainly bring you a good dose of fun. The game can feel a bit too formulaic at times. While the tone and presentation are quirky and fun, the title doesn't necessarily strive to be its own thing, which is fine. What does sour the experience a little is that it can occasionally feel too random or tricky to control, and that can turn a fun session into a frustrating ordeal. If you're all out of co-op fodder, Moving Out is a solid and fun couch co-op experience that will satisfy anyone looking for a new way to test the strength of their bonds with friends and family.",2020-05-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ec1027abdf729557ef4b397,Pardis Game,Mohammad Hossein Bethaei,90,"Combining furniture moving, in the craziest way possible, with an unique and completely polished Co-op experience has made Moving Out one of the best options for chaotic fun with friends",2020-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ec10dafbdf729557ef4b39a,TheReviewGeek,Greg Wheeler,80,"Moving Out is one of the best couch co-op games to be released in quite some time and combines the best elements of Donut County and Overcooked to create this hybrid of endless fun. The gameplay tweaks are smartly implemented, allowing both kids and adults alike to enjoy it, and the campaign is fun, full of great humour and increasingly elaborate levels. With a vibrant aesthetic, a simple but effective gameplay loop and plenty of levels to chew through, Moving Out is easily one of the best Indies of the year and a must-play for sure.",2020-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ebff31ebdf729557ef4b33a,Cubed3,Lilly K.,80,"Moving Out is an incredibly funny and light-hearted experience. Especially the local co-op option promises tons of fun for a small group of friends, or for playing with the family. This title is definitely recommended for those wanting to be entertained and frustrated at the same time.",2020-05-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ebe781ebdf729557ef4b2c7,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,75,"Whenever the game starts to lose its luster, the next level throws a curveball at you to keep you engaged. The single-player is pretty pointless and for the price, I do wish the game was a bit longer. Overall Moving Out is a great party game that would make a solid addition to anyone’s couch co-op repertoire. It’s entertaining and depending on your company, hilarious as things inevitably go wrong.",2020-05-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ebdcf5ebdf729557ef4b1cf,Impulsegamer,Nathan Misa,80,A welcome and colourful addition to the growing list of local co-op party games this generation. Like Overcooked? Get Moving Out.,2020-05-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5eb9866dbdf729557ef4ac96,Paste Magazine,Austin Jones,69,Moving Out is one of the best couch co-op games out there right now.,2020-05-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5eb9654bbdf729557ef4ac86,SECTOR.sk,Matúš Štrba,75,"Moving out is not as good as Overcooked!, but it is still quite enjoyable.",2020-05-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5eb95d94bdf729557ef4ac7e,COGconnected,Rhett Waselenchuk,75,"At times it feels unfocused, scattered, and above all else, inconsistent in its rules. But where the technical side of the game lacks, the flair and pizazz of everything make up for it. I love the characters and the music, the couch co-op gameplay is second to none, and I appreciate a game that has no problem being there if you only need it for a few minutes to pass the time.",2020-05-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ec4097cc28b1c4114c25dc7,Sirus Gaming,Kurt John Palomaria,90,"Moving Out separates itself from the other games in the couch co-op landscape. It can be played casually, just get a bunch of your friends and you can breeze through the campaign with little to no problem, but if you decide to brave the hidden levels, your perseverance and skill will be rewarded with that Dark Souls-like euphoria that is very rare in video games. The special part is that you get to experience that feeling of euphoria together.",2020-05-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5eb28db3bdf729557ef4a8c9,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,80,"Moving Out is a generally great game that perfectly captures the spirit of this profession, while also making it a ton of fun for the whole local cooperative family experience.",2020-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ed4dd70c28b1c4114c27189,Gamerweb.pl,Konrad Noga,90,"Moving Out will make you rethink hiring a moving company for your next move for two reasons. One, you will be utterly terrified of them destroying your furniture. Two, you will desire to do it yourself hoping it will be as fun as this game.",2020-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5eb18b3abdf729557ef4a828,Jump Dash Roll,David Braga,80,"A fun family game, or something to play post-pub with your mates (ah, those were the pre-lockdown days), this might put an end to friends suddenly being busy if you ask them to help you move house.",2020-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5eb13519bdf729557ef4a703,Glitched Africa,Marco Cocomello,80,"Moving Out is a fantastic co-op game. Sure it may feel tedious at times but the great level design and opportunity to unlock awesome mini-games made it worthwhile. I could not help but feel I would have enjoyed it more if the game was a bit more forgiving at times. Regardless, you are going to have a crazy time here and hate your friends and family afterwards.",2020-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5eaf6d02bdf729557ef4a51d,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"Moving Out is a simple game with an easy to understand premise, and even without its superficial similarities to games like Overcooked, it’s likely to be welcomed warmly by any couch of friends.",2020-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5eac7ed7bdf729557ef4a348,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,75,,2020-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5eac000fbdf729557ef4a2dc,Area Xbox,Kevin Arbelo,75,"Moving Out is a party game developed by Team 17. Thanks to its cooperative mode, we can enjoy hours and hours of fun while we dedicate ourselves to the world of moving",2020-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5eabefcabdf729557ef4a2ca,FNintendo,André Pereira,70,"Moving Out does not seem to feature the most ambitious concept but one should never underestimate how fun a game can be, even if it's designed around the idea moving out. With frantic action and an insane pressure to put furniture into a truck, Moving Out delivers a frantic experience that will keep players on their toes. If this experience might prove too frantic for some and its controls might not work as well as expected, it's no less true that Moving Out earned its place in the Nintendo Switch catalogue.",2020-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5eab6d1ebdf729557ef4a2a6,Game Revolution,Michael Leri,70,"Moving Out is mostly a seamless move, even considering these bumps in the road, because of its cooperative gameplay.",2020-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5eab14d0bdf729557ef4a283,Game Informer,Jeff Cork,65,"Moving Out is clearly inspired by Overcooked's chaotic co-op, but its inconsistent controls add a layer of aggravation likely to test friendships, marriages, and parent-child relationships",2020-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5eaafee5bdf729557ef4a268,Twinfinite,Tom Hopkins,60,"Its gameplay loop is easy to understand but hard to master, throwing new obstacles at your around every corner, it just doesn’t have the chaotic magic that made the Overcooked games special.",2020-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5eaeea18bdf729557ef4a480,BaziCenter,,80,"Moving Out is engaging, simple and at the same time challenging. If you are into this type of games, don't miss it.",2020-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ea94f6fbdf729557ef49f83,Rocket Chainsaw,David Latham,70,"Moving Out has a good variety of levels and arcade games to keep players interested, which is important because of the repetitive nature of the game.",2020-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ea8ec3dbdf729557ef49f1b,Game Freaks 365,Andrew McKissock,70,"Moving Out is a charming multiplayer experience where you provide as many thrills and spills as the game’s environment. It’s challenging without being overly frustrating, allowing you to mix recklessness with tactics.",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ea8c2c9bdf729557ef49f0c,WayTooManyGames,Todd Eggleston,80,"Moving Out is a whimsical and absurdly hysterical game at times. Although it fails to deliver when you’re playing by yourself, it otherwise shines by focusing on the fun while finding smart detours around the frustration. Fans of same-screen co-op should definitely be moving on to Moving Out.",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ea88ea0bdf729557ef49ef2,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,80,"Moving Out is a fast-paced, arcade-style co-op that leans into carefree, chaotic, over-the-top gameplay.",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ea88c0abdf729557ef49eec,TechRaptor,Max Moeller,85,"Moving Out is simply a fun experience. It's quite the challenge, making moving enjoyable, but this game delivers on that.",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ea88041bdf729557ef49ee1,GotGame,Kristin Mitra,90,"Overall, Moving Out is a welcomed addition to one’s arsenal of co-op games. It’s not just a co-op, but a well-designed experience that puts a stress-relieving spin on a universally stressful experience.",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ea8738fbdf729557ef49ed3,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,80,"As an arcade game, Moving Out fulfills its objective of entertaining and amusing in a crazy scenario where physics is the main character, something that is enhanced when playing with more friends. The bad thing is that we don't have an online mode, something that given its multiplayer nature would have been very grateful",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ea86245bdf729557ef49eca,Destructoid,Jordan Devore,70,"Moving Out is less strategically satisfying than I would've liked, but it's worth considering if you want something new to play along the lines of Overcooked, Tools Up, and Good Job. It deserves a spot on that co-op shortlist. At the same time, I hope we get DLC that adds more bespoke puzzle scenarios.",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ea827f8bdf729557ef49db4,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"As far as party games go, Moving Out is one of the best of recent years.",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ef9e4e9d88e035744c18d8c,Use a Potion,,90,"Moving Out offers a zany and fun approach to one of real-life’s most unenjoyable tasks, with its multiplayer orientated gameplay keeping me hooked in for hours on end. Honestly, if you’re looking for a game to play with your friends and family during this crazy lockdown, Moving Out will be perfect for you – its multiplayer-focus encourages you to work together, cause plenty of destruction, and laugh a ton along the way. It does have a few glitches here and there and its lack of online multiplayer is disappointing, but overall Moving Out is another multiplayer hit from Team 17 that gamers will DEFINITELY want to check out.",2020-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ea73465bdf729557ef49c26,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,80,"If anything, the floppiness and bounciness of the characters make them more funny and charming. In addition, the colorful and light-hearted art style pairs well with the simple gameplay. The single-player experience probably isn't enough to justify a purchase, but if you can get multiple people together, Moving Out is another excellent local co-op title that you'll want to bring out again and again.",2020-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ea726e7bdf729557ef49c1c,GameByte,Lara Jackson,80,"All in all, Moving Out is a stand-out party game for kids and adults alike, though it can take a while to get into.",2020-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ea6f4a0bdf729557ef49ba9,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,70,"Played in the mindset of having old-fashioned fun rather than pushing your gaming skills to their limits, Moving Out has quite a lot to offer. It looks good, sounds good and plays well; it's just a shame there isn't a little bit more to get your teeth into. It's a lot of fun causing chaos with friends – throwing toasters through windows or trying to balance that last lampshade on the back of an over-stocked removal truck – but it's just not resonant enough as a co-operative experience to stick in your mind. A very good effort, but in our view, just too slight to be a lasting classic.",2020-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ea6d6f1bdf729557ef499b4,Screen Rant,Ty Sheedlo,80,Moving Out is a delightful couch co-op game missing a crucial component in these trying times: online multiplayer. Moving is hard without friends.,2020-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5ea6d00ebdf729557ef499a6,FingerGuns,Rossko Keniston,80,There’s a ton to love about Moving Out and it comes recommended as a new title to place in your party playlists next to Jackbox and Overcooked. It’s just a shame you don’t have the option to also move out that enormous online shaped elephant in the room.,2020-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a8b32256f374cf4998c3ecf44c31db9 5dfe83c6239b721b0efda93c,Kritiqal,Nate Kiernan,75,"With Tacoma, it begins to feel like this optimism might be getting in the way of the message that actually needs to be heard. Unions and activists groups can change the world, it is not just a matter of working together that is needed for these systems to change. To borrow from father Marx, “there are no happy endings under capitalism.”",2019-07-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672c193765d677875456e,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,80,"Tacoma shows that with great writing and voice acting, you can become attached to characters you only know through colored body outlines and a couple of pictures. I even wanted to know more about the crew’s family back on Earth and I was desperate to dig further into the corporate structure of Venturis and the overall state of the global economy. Tacoma is enjoyable enough that it left me wanting more, even if the experience didn’t hit quite as hard as Fullbright’s groundbreaking debut.",2018-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672c093765d677875453d,Spaziogames,Gianluca Arena,80,"The PS4 version of Tacoma doesn't add anything new to the PC and Xbox One ones, and thus is still a compelling and emotional journey to the space that we strongly recommend you take.",2018-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672c093765d6778754540,NEOsite,Sebastian Kasparek,70,"Tacoma is a niche game for fans of calm, more grounded sci-fi stories. If you are not one of them, don't count on any thrills whatsoever.",2018-05-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672c093765d677875455a,PSX Brasil,Francisco Maia,80,"The Tacoma space station hides a special and enigmatic story, which can be shallow or deep, according to the player's investment. There is limited interactivity, typical of recent adventures, but the great storytelling will not leave the user bored. It is brief, without delays, just as it should be, but perhaps not a satisfying investment for those looking for many hours of entertainment. Tacoma is worth it, especially for the surprises that the final moments of the game reserve.",2018-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672c093765d677875453b,The Jimquisition,Jim Sterling,,"Tacoma is Fullbright's latest interactive drama. It's in space and it's pretty okay, 10/10.",2018-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672c093765d677875454b,DualShockers,Lou Contaldi,75,"Tacoma‘s three-hour span was a delightful experience, and I can see myself booting it up once or twice more to comb through the space station. And while this game cements Fullbright as a leading voice in the storytelling, first-person-experience genre, it showcases that both the genre itself and the sophomore developer still has some growing to do before we see masterpieces. For all those who can settle for less-than-perfect, Tacoma is a sci-fi tale worth playing.",2018-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672c093765d6778754538,PlayStation Universe,Timothy Nunes,75,"Tacoma has a heart all its own, exploring a myriad of themes and advocating for the human condition, but the branches that sprout from the tree rarely bear fruit. Still, the growth is wonderful, even without that sweet taste you so long for.",2018-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672c093765d6778754535,Push Square,Alex Stinton,80,"With Gone Home representing a key moment in gaming, Tacoma had plenty of potential to suffer from so called ""second album syndrome"". While it never manages to hit the same emotional highs – or lows – as its predecessor, it still stands out from the crowd, mainly through the implementation of some nicely interactive AR scenes to deliver its key story moments. While there are certainly other complaints you could level at Tacoma – such as its rigid linearity and how it occasionally falls into genre clichés – these can be easily forgotten as developer Fullbright once again proves where its strengths lie: with down-to-earth characters and thought-provoking storytelling.",2018-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672c093765d6778754531,PlayStation LifeStyle,Cody Gravelle,90,"Tacoma‘s simple premise expands into something much larger, and it invites each of us to examine what it means to be human, and how we might pretend to be if we can't actually achieve that. There's a game there, underneath the questions it's asking, and it's a wonderful, technologically sound port. I'm not sure what else needs to be said about the achievement of Tacoma, because so many smart people have already discussed it at length when it was released on PC in 2017. All I can say is that is has aged well, attacks concepts like human will and capitalism on angles that seem fresh in 2018, and remains a must play for those willing to set aside a few hours of their time to experience some very fine, challenging work within the video game medium.",2018-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672c093765d677875452e,IGN Spain,Albert Manjón,85,An excellent narrative adventure game that loses the surprise factor of Gone Home but still manages to be interesting and entertaining.,2018-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672c193765d6778754568,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,90,"Tacoma is a carefully put together piece of art in the narrative-story driven genre of games. The team at Fullbright have taken everything they learnt from Gone Home and improved on everything from the pacing to the delivery of the story, only without such an emotional ending this time. The majority of your time will be investigating spirit-like reconstructions as you look into the crew members lives and create a bond with each of these people who are no longer aboard the ship. Tacoma isn't a long game, but it's a game which will stick with you and make you want to go back for more, even if it's just to listen to the director's commentary.",2018-05-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672c193765d6778754565,Digiato,Nima Farshin,60,"As a whole, Tacoma is a mediocre experience. it could be a successful VR game, but it cannot repeat the unalloyed experience of Gone Home.",2017-10-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672bf93765d6778754515,Kotaku,Heather Alexandra,,"Tacoma ultimately succeeds as a piece of emotional storytelling. Every moment spent with the crew is spellbinding, as their strengths and struggles play out in painful detail. The experience is sometimes frustrating, but Tacoma leaves a lasting impression.",2017-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672be93765d67787544ef,Geeks Under Grace,Joe Morgan,77,Tacoma tells an engaging tale with memorable characters. Exploring the abandoned station and reliving pivotal moments alongside the crew has become an experience I won't soon forget.,2017-08-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672be93765d67787544e9,PushStartPlay,John Little,85,"Perhaps not as heavy as Gone Home, but Tacoma still provides an intriguing and emotional experience, and with the addition of 3D recordings to view and explore, the game offers up a unique take on the genre.",2017-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672be93765d67787544db,Pardis Game,Seyyed Mohammad Reza Mojab,75,"Tacoma cannot be called a revolutionary or a very impactful game, but among the similar titles, it offers decent quality that will entertain you for about 2-3 hours with its interesting story. but it will cost you 20 bucks. So if you're of the adventurous type, be sure not to miss Tacoma.",2017-08-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672be93765d67787544f7,Oyungezer Online,Utku Çakır,78,"Gamers who want to get in the ""Walking Simulator"" genre but don't just want to play an interactive movie shouldn't miss this one.",2017-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672be93765d67787544e0,Gameplanet,Baz Macdonald,80,Tacoma's augmented reality cast allow it to tell its engaging story in a unique way. It's a slow burn of a game that deftly interrogates interpersonal relationships in an engaging sci-fi setting.,2017-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672be93765d67787544fa,TrustedReviews,Jordan King,70,"Fullbright has crafted an impressive yet ultimately unfulfilling narrative adventure in Tacoma. Its characters and setting are some of the best in the medium in terms of dialogue and atmosphere, but the overarching plot is far too weak to hold them altogether. That being said, exploring the lonely space station is a journey I don't regret taking.",2017-08-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672bd93765d6778754456,Press Start,Brodie Gibbons,80,"Fullbright captured lightning in a bottle with Gone Home, and I began Tacoma wondering whether they could hold onto it, as rare as that is. Thankfully, they did. The core mechanics are simple, yet they make sense within the game's world. Most importantly, they do not over-complicate matters. It allowed us to take in another magnificent Fullbright narrative.",2017-08-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672be93765d67787544d9,TechnoBuffalo,Eric Frederiksen,60,"Tacoma is worth the time I spent with it, even if it isn't the same holy-crap-what-did-I-just-play experience provided by Gone Home.",2017-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672be93765d677875449b,RPG Fan,Caitlin Argyros,87,"Though short, Tacoma is a great narrative adventure, especially for fans of sci-fi.",2017-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672bd93765d677875444d,Impulsegamer,Tony Smith,80,"Tacoma developer Fullbright should be commended on creating a very original game and given they were responsible for Gone Home, it's great to see them using this premise and adding another layer of complexity with some very clever story telling.",2017-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672be93765d67787544cc,Gameblog,Angel Davila,70,"Tacoma is a rightful heir to Gone Home. Exploration of the station, with the possibility to learn about the crew through holographic projections, makes us feel we are in a very lively place and the main story, that wants us to think about capitalism and I.A.'s future is captivating, even thought the experience is quite short.",2017-08-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672bd93765d6778754460,TheXboxHub,Gareth Brierley,80,"Tacoma is a high quality walking sim that tells a brilliant story of hope, whilst delivering complex and interesting characters.",2017-08-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672bd93765d677875445c,3DNews,Александр Бабулин,80,"Tacoma is a game of hope. Fullbright showed that they are able not only to look into the past with nostalgia, but also instill optimism in our future. Well, this is a rarity in our time, what with all the disturbing news and bad premonitions. Here, space is also a premonition, but a rather bright one.",2017-08-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672bd93765d6778754450,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,79,"Tacoma shines where it counts, and that is with the story it tells and the feeling that each character within it feels real.",2017-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672bd93765d6778754459,COGconnected,Erin Soares,77,"Although Tacoma is short, it does a fantastic job telling the stories of the different characters throughout the game, using the non-sequential AR memory recordings to build emotional ties to each.",2017-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672bd93765d677875444a,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"What Fullbright has delivered is rich, affecting storytelling that's truly worth experiencing.",2017-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672bd93765d6778754436,Shacknews,Ozzie Mejia,60,"Tacoma lays the foundation for a truly great story, but a short length and some unexplored ideas leave it feeling lacking.",2017-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672bd93765d6778754433,Game Rant,Dalton Cooper,60,"Tacoma, the second game from Gone Home studio Fullbright, presents an intriguing narrative that is bogged down by some glaring technical issues",2017-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672bd93765d6778754439,Azralynn,Azralynn,85,,2017-08-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672bd93765d6778754463,Words About Games,Gary Alexander,60,"Tacoma introduces a solid roster of characters into a brilliantly realised way of viewing and interacting with a story, but wastes both on a narrative that is unfortunately fairly dull. And because this is an interactive narrative experience, Tacoma doesn’t really have anything else to fall back on. It’s an okay time that introduces a great new mechanic that I want to see more from in the future, but the experience itself sadly falls short.",2017-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672bd93765d6778754430,LevelUp,Guillermo Navarrete,80,"Tacoma is not for everyone. Even if you like this sort of game, we should warn you that it lasts only about 5 hours. Now, as brief as it is, the experience is also pretty satisfying. You will hardly find any good reason to play it more than once but if you are willing to commit with the story, you will surely enjoy it.",2017-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672bd93765d677875442d,GameCrate,Justin Woo,75,Tacoma tells a compelling story with a disappointing conclusion.,2017-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672bd93765d677875442a,Gamers Heroes,Casey Scheld,50,"Tacoma tries to tell a tale in a unique way, but does not quite achieve its vision. The disconnect between the player and the characters, along with the short length, make it a hard sell for fans of walking simulators.",2017-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672bd93765d6778754427,Xbox Achievements,Richard Walker,80,"Another smart entry into the interactive narrative adventure/walking sim genre, Tacoma is a sci-fi story that's engaging from beginning to end. To state the obvious, if you dig this kind of game, then you're going to love Tacoma too.",2017-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672bd93765d6778754424,CGMagazine,Jed Whitaker,90,A diverse narrative-driven space adventure for people wanting actual emotions and relationships in their games; that is Tacoma.,2017-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 5d8672bd93765d6778754422,Telegraph,Tom Hoggins,60,"As you step aboard the lunar station Tacoma, magnetic boots thunking to the metallic floor, you would be forgiven for a sense of deja vu.",2017-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,32052e4882be420e8b009f05483f1f23 60ad448a57ed0e0490ae2ca3,PC Gamer,Andy Kelly,70,"A compelling cyberpunk story told in an imaginative way, and one that will really test your moral compass.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,ca196887d2f04bf29fc34899252a5151 60bf7c96ab3e90299df70516,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,80,The choices you make throughout The Outer Zone's engrossing cyberpunk therapy adventure may just keep you up at night.,2021-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,ca196887d2f04bf29fc34899252a5151 60abe88357ed0e0490ae29da,RPG Fan,Bob Richardson,69,"For dystopian enthusiasts and those who don’t mind getting lost in repetitive minigames, Mind Scanners may be a suitable distraction. I’m sure some people are going to adore everything about this title, but I simply can’t recommend it for most people. It breaks my heart, because I had been keeping an eye on Mind Scanners for a while and had high hopes. After all, I’m a psychologist who loves stories about grim futures, but the execution here just didn’t make the landing. In fact, I might even need a mind scanner myself after binging this one.",2021-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,ca196887d2f04bf29fc34899252a5151 61fe9a799e5c48c548d79c34,WhatIfGaming,Ali Hashmi,85,"Mind Scanners is an emotional ride, full of tough decisions, excellent characters, and a haunting world. The game shines when all its elements are working in harmony, immersing players in its rich, evocative world. The art style is excellent, and its interface-based gameplay is engaging. There’s enough to chew on, and the game doesn’t overstay its welcome.",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,ca196887d2f04bf29fc34899252a5151 60a3f9a8a321e63347095fba,TheSixthAxis,Nic Reuben,90,"Mind Scanners is perfectly paced, creative and engaging, striking a skilful balance between satisfying play and storytelling. I finished in a couple of evenings, but they were some of the most consistent and enjoyable evenings I've spent gaming this year.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,ca196887d2f04bf29fc34899252a5151 627d2370008489e208d90544,Pure Dead Gaming,,85,"I was really impressed with Road 96. I always enjoy these narrative adventure games, but few have managed to deliver such a powerful story while also incorporating over the top characters. There are a few niggles like dialogue options moving with the character and the graphics certainly aren’t anything to write home about, but the overall presentation is good and fits the style of the game. Road 96 is a journey worth taking.",2022-05-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 6273c1a1008489e208d8c5f3,Impulsegamer,Alex Prakken,76,"Though the presentation could have used one more coat of paint, it doesn't prevent the game's core from shining brightly. Posing difficult and meaningful questions, Road 96 makes the player feel like every decision made has its consequences. And with such a vibrant and sympathetic cast of characters, you will want to ensure all of them get the ending they deserve. This is a story with heart, passion, and is a game for the dreamers who wish for a better tomorrow.",2022-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 6269e115008489e208d899ef,GameBlast,Matheus Senna de Oliveira,85,"Don't let the rather simplistic visuals fool you: Road 96 is a beautiful adventure full of surprises. The initial premise of taking young people out of a country in full turmoil becomes a narrative full of interesting characters and, who knows, a profound change in the government and its population. After many choices and dialogues, observing the results of the complete journey is a unique satisfaction. If you enjoy games with a good story, this is a must-have for your library.",2022-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 62678626008489e208d884ea,PSX Brasil,Francisco Maia,80,"While Road 96 lacks consistency in its quality and its approach to politics is occasionally superficial, it's a necessary game that raises an important topic of discussion. There are few products that deal with politics and its consequences so directly in this media. The innovative take on the theme highlights this game amidst an avalanche of good offerings, justifying the experience. Road 96 isn't perfect, but it has great ideas and a spectacular soundtrack!",2022-04-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 62660ebf008489e208d87d29,One More Game,Vincent Ternida,100,"Road 96 is an enjoyable narrative journey that makes the most of your first run to the best of its presentation. While it may not win over gamers of certain political mindsets, its strengths are more derived from how it made a narrative game entertaining enough that doesn't forget that it's a video game first. I'm always looking for creative ways to tell a story and these vignettes that chronicle a country's turning point through the eyes of its disillusioned youth are what inspire me to continue perusing interactive media as it pushes the boundaries as a storytelling medium. Long story short, Road 96 is certainly a journey worth taking.",2022-04-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 62661f2d008489e208d87d3c,Video Chums,Mary Billington,76,Road 96 is a road worth travelling as you'll meet an interesting blend of characters and learn their stories while living in a corrupt dictatorship as you fight to escape and avoid becoming another missing teen. It's a very cool adventure indeed.,2022-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 62619472008489e208d86dd2,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,90,"I simply had to know everything about each each character and wanted to see just how different the endings were. I can attest that in each of my playthroughs, no run was ever the same. With so many games being essentially carbon copies of one another, a game like Road 96 is a remarkably refreshing surprise. Don’t let it escape your notice, it’s well worth your time.",2022-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 6275146e008489e208d8d77c,Thumb Culture,,80,"I really enjoyed my time in Petria, the characters had me interested in their stories and journeys. Being broken into 6 episodes makes perfect sense.",2022-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 62689ad7008489e208d88ba1,MKAU Gaming,Shane Walsh,100,"I was really happy to hear that Road 96 was coming to console. I loved playing it on the Switch and while playing again for this review, I fell in love with the game all over again. I recalled certain choices I had made in the past and went with another option so that I could experience all-new moments, and this had me hooked again. Road 96 is a great game and one I will urge people to try out. You will not be disappointed.",2022-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 625f266a008489e208d85c2f,Generación Xbox,Luis Falcón,83,"Road 96 takes us to a country ruled by a totalitarian dictator. While you run looking for a better life, you will try to change Petria's fate with your decisions. A title that is definetely worth playing.",2022-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 625f1e1e008489e208d85bb1,GameSpot,Alessandro Barbosa,60,Road 96's memorable character moments are overshadowed by a central narrative that requires you suspend your disbelief far too often.,2022-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 625c1a26008489e208d83dfd,Push Square,Liam Croft,70,"A small amount of texture pop-in aside, a very strong visual style makes Road 96 a delight to look at. Striking character art enunciates facial features, while environments and background vistas look beautiful. With a great soundtrack to boot, the game has an incredibly strong style. When the characters you meet along the way are just as striking in their conversations and political and social beliefs, Road 96 succeeds at weaving multiple tales through the lives of teens that just want to get the hell out.",2022-04-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 6272b7b3008489e208d8c0c1,Screen Rant,Rob Gordon,90,"As such, Road 96 is incredible. It was an indie hit on its release for PC and Switch last year, and that success has easily converted over to other home console platforms. This is a fascinating, compelling, and immensely replayable experience that is certainly worth exploring.",2022-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 6267165d008489e208d8828d,EIP Gaming,Kain Highwind,80,Road 96 has a great story supported by a cast of interesting and likable characters and anchored by satisfying mini-games. The procedural nature of this game promises that each playthrough will be unique.,2022-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 625da20e008489e208d847cd,Hey Poor Player,Andrew Thornton,70,"While many of your actions are said to have an impact on the game, in practice, that impact is fairly minimal. It all comes together in an ending that also feels far too convenient, not seriously reckoning with much of the themes the Road 96 brings up. In the end, it feels like Road 96 doesn’t have nearly as much to say about these topics as it thinks it does. It sticks the landing when it comes to its individual characters, but much less so regarding the overarching plot. Still, those character stories are engaging, the mini-games you’re thrown into are consistently fun, and Road 96 looks and sounds great. It all makes for a trip that’s worth taking, as long as you know what to expect.",2022-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 6258d939008489e208d81e18,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,80,"On the whole, though, Road 96 remains a genuinely innovative game. It’s approach to storytelling and narrative branching is unique. Despite a few relatively minor issues, playing Road 96 is an engaging experience. The moral ambiguity of its characters and their choices feel true to life, even if the game’s conceit is a little less compelling.",2022-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 6258906d008489e208d81d30,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,80,"Road 96 is an excellent storytelling adventure, earning the nickname 'adventure' better than others in its field. Various playable situations, monitor the parameters of the protagonist, make decisions with frank consequences, improve with each new attempt and keep traveling to find the desired freedom.",2022-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 6258518b008489e208d81af1,MondoXbox,Alessandro Rindolli,80,"Apart from being an excellent first-person adventure, Road 96 is an overwhelming experience and an emotional dive into the '90s, with their music and style. As you stand on the side of the road, fantasizing about a better future, you'll wish that journey never ends.",2022-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 625830d7008489e208d81953,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"While Road 96 doesn’t have quite the level of freedom of choice that it advertises, it doesn’t matter. This is a moving, thought-provoking adventure that’s filled with obscure moments, dark comedy and characters you won’t forget in a hurry. Its heavy political slant won’t be for everyone, but if that doesn’t put you off, you’re in for one hell of a journey.",2022-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 62582f74008489e208d81924,XboxEra,,85,"Delivered in a classy graphical style, with a banging soundtrack and more accessibility options than is normally the case for a game of this type, I found playing it to be a great use of my time and was very impressed with it upon game completion. Road 96 is fun to play, a challenge, and also makes you question your political beliefs. Play this game, help others and always vote against fascism.",2022-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 6258137c008489e208d817e4,GamingTrend,David Flynn,90,"Road 96 is a politically charged piece of interactive art. Its themes of opposing fascism are depressingly relevant and conveyed through charming and funny characters. While the voice acting leaves a lot to be desired, this is a trip well worth taking over and over.",2022-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 6257e4bb008489e208d8175e,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,100,"Intelligent games like Road 96 are few and far between, and even more so when they provide you with such a quality experience that keeps you coming back for more. And each time, it keeps delivering more and more exciting and deeply emotional moments that you won’t want spoiled in any way. This is easily one of my favorite games that I’ve played this year and I’m looking forward to seeing what Digixart will come up with next. No pressure, guys.",2022-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 6257c974008489e208d816fe,PlayStation LifeStyle,Jason Faulkner,70,"Adventure game lovers will have a good time with Road 96, though. The cast is a lot of fun, and it has enough twists and turns to make for an entertaining play. It’s definitely unique, and I hope that DigixArt continues experimenting with the genre.",2022-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 6257b348008489e208d816e4,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,90,"Deeply emotive, intimately crafted and bursting with freedom, Road 96 takes interactive storytelling to a whole new frontier and provides players with a timely reminder that developer Digixart is one of the most underappreciated studios in the industry today.",2022-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 625daba4008489e208d84a54,NaviGames,,95,"Road 96 is a magical game that speaks to the player in a very personal way. Through the narrative and mechanics, we will feel completely immersed in this complex and deep world.",2022-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 6203514e9e5c48c548d7c1ee,GamesHub,Pedro Cooray,80,"It’s sadly prescient of the world we actually live in, and maybe that’s why Road 96’s message of survival and perseverance make the impact it does, at least the first time around.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 6171d03ed54354dfc5264869,Cubed3,,70,"Toothless as political commentary, and with its, supposedly, big focus on choice being almost non-existent, it would be alright to assume that this isn't a big recommendation - and yet it is. Digixart's anti-fascist indie might not be as good it thinks when it comes to politics, and the choose-your-own-adventure layer under it all is paper-thin at best, but simply as an experience, as a road trip across a beautiful land, filled with interesting (to say the least) characters, yes, this is one of the best indies that have been released this past month, warts and all. Its replay value is, unfortunately, very low, but do yourself a favour, and try it out when you get the chance. Road 96 is a flawed but undoubtedly memorable journey.",2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 614d2ca56d338e3138245132,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,82,Making your way from point A to point B with a lot of personal exploration along the way.,2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 61efa55a9e5c48c548d71aec,video games are good,Nathan Hermanson,80,"From beginning to end, I found myself waiting for the moment where Road 96's wheels fell off — it never came. With its ambitious randomized engine and political storyline, they had more than a few opportunities to fumble the concept. Instead, Digixart provided an interesting and human experience that we'd recommend to all fans of story-driven releases.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 61408ee58ebcf0a6ad13bbc4,The Punished Backlog,David Silbert,79,"Road 96 is flawed yet fascinating. It takes aim at U.S. politics in a way I’ve seen few games tackle, if any. While it’s far from subtle in its approach, the game is sure to generate some valuable conversations among players—and that deserves praise. The game also impresses with its novel storytelling structure, brisk pacing, and smart use of supporting characters. There are issues. The game’s procedural nature is undercut by a “look, don’t touch” design philosophy. Narrative drives the game forward, and gameplay almost always takes a backseat. The game offers little in the way of difficulty, and the voice acting is so bad, the game would have been better off without voiced lines at all. And yet, Road 96 is so much more than the sum of its parts. It’s not going to appease all kinds of players, and it certainly won’t win over those it looks to critique, but those who give it a chance will surely warm up to its charm. Road 96 is a worthy trip, potholes and all.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 613f3cb6e8e573a2aa24dd6c,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alice Bell,,"This political road trip is rendered an exciting and entertaining time by its cast and the deliberately piecemeal nature of its storytelling, rather than the story itself.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 613b663264f4324fcd14d278,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,80,"Road 96 is a great deal of fun, and is incredibly charming. I came into it cautiously optimistic about the premise, and I have found myself delighted by its character, heart, and the way it depicts people and places with such love and attentiveness to detail. I don’t know whether it’s the next big thing in narrative games, but it delivers on most of its promises and offers an experience that truly feels unique among its peers. Plus, it’s a good old fashioned adventure of the kind that frankly I didn’t realize I’d been hankering for. It’s not a perfect game, but it’s a darn good one, and as with all good stories, the journey of playing Road 96 really is the best part.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 613b58bf64f4324fcd14d264,Fun Factor,Gonçalo Nolasco,60,"In spite of a few issues, I enjoyed my time with Road 96 and its attempt to deal with a serious and delicate subject. I do think that the game's mechanics could've been more substantial to the story. Meaning the game did not live up to its full potential.",2021-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 613750b8ea2645107126de77,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,80,"Road 96 is a game about rebellion, the road and most of all, people; even if the politics feel too childish to be helpful at times, it’s a conversation starter and a well-meaning one.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 61319cfd1a9149c8e46e75d4,New Game Network,Eric Hall,70,"Road 96 is an engaging and timely adventure, but the title's poor performance on the Nintendo Switch makes it a rougher go than it should be.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 6131364d3b0d5cbd8095fe57,Zoomg,علی گودرزی,75,"Road 96 is a high-quality and problematic work that I recommend you to experience! why? Road 96 in its opening two-thirds is so great and exemplary that with characters, stories, unpredictable events, challenges of endurance management for travel, managing different ways to reach your destination (using a bus, stealing a car, using a taxi, walking and more) and managing the challenges that may determine your life or death, you arrange a sweet experience of ""a road trip"".",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 6138cad95184774561133f37,The Escapist,Will Cruz,,,2021-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 61297710300b9f40f6a205c4,PPE.pl,Patryk Dzięglewicz,75,"A solid FPP adventure in political-fiction climates, although you have to reckon with the shortcomings (even for a Switch) in the visual sphere. After all, it is worth delving into it because each game brings new experiences.",2021-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 6140dbf0883455bb0b275e42,Oyungezer Online,,80,"If your country is a burden to you, like ours is to us, playing Road 96 might lighten the load by reminding you that, there are always people who can make a difference.",2021-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 61212916d101b7b5cd498fd6,DarkZero,Lewis Howarth,80,"Overall Road 96 really surprised me, as I'm getting older, purely story driven games don't grab my interest as easily.",2021-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,6fd7745c80844568a84a43fddc7be385 609daa26a321e63347095b8d,GotGame,Brian Zuhl,95,"Star Renegades provides near endless replayability. With a large cast of heroes, procedurally generated worlds, and deep combat, there will always be a desire to start the next run. Accompanied by a beautiful art style and mesmerizing soundtrack, this will be a great addition to any RPG lovers library.",2021-05-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 6126ca15d6eccf0bc8950586,CFG Games,Amber Doyle,80,Star Renegades is a challenging yet engaging rouge-lite strategy RPG. Join J5T-1N to recruit a ragtag group for a world-hopping and dimension-saving adventure.,2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 6066c8accfbed43e46466056,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,90,"Star Renegades is an enthralling title with many elements of high quality that turn it into a unique and special experience. Its roguelite elements work very well, the characters are charming and the combat is extremely fun, making it a title that must be on the radar of any RPG fan.",2021-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 605cc40acfbed43e464655a1,The Thirsty Mage,David Lloyd,80,"With its beautiful visuals and solid combat mechanics, Star Renegades provides a solid strategic combat focused roguelite experience. With any roguelite, mileage will depend on the satisfaction gained from restarting each new loop. With story progression being minimal at best, figuring out how best to stagger an opponent is the main fuel that determines whether it’s worth sending that robot back in time, or just taking the first win and letting the rest of the multiverse deal with the Imperium threat on their own.",2021-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 605b8eb1cfbed43e46465446,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,80,"The deep combat system, the different heroes, the procedurally generated maps, the different difficulty levels all contribute to the high replay value of the game. Star Renegades builds on the nostalgic factor and is targeting mainly the fans of TBT, but it proves to be enjoyable by anyone who decides to try it.",2021-03-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 605283f3cfbed43e464646ed,PlayStation Universe,Garri Bagdasarov,90,"Star Renegades is a fantastic addition to the Roglelite genre. The title's amazing animations complement the fantastic battle system that, in all honesty, had me thinking about my actions more than any strategy game has done in the past. The complex battle system feels incredibly rewarding, especially when you win a battle just by the skin of your teeth. I've never truly enjoyed a Roguelite before but Star Renegades has made me a fan.",2021-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 604f5141529d50e69fa109d5,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,70,"There's quite a bit to take in here, but the bottom line is Star Renegades is a solid rogue-lite adventure. It might struggle to concisely convey all its systems, but give it some time and there's a deep, challenging game to sink your teeth into.",2021-03-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 600228a80f8974118c93848c,Cubed3,Eric Ace,60,"Much like Halcyon 6 before it, this has tremendous potential, but is simply lost in its own slog. As such, it remains tough to recommend on a higher level, as battles just take too long, with too much punishment for straying from an ideal strategy. If there was an expansion of story, streamlining of combat, upgrading character pixels, and overall improving some of the aspects touched on, would go a very long way. In a game that felt like it could have been a awesome Edge of Tomorrow kind of deal, it feels more like being an accountant with a glitchy spreadsheet piece of software.",2021-01-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5ff5f7950f8974118c937da4,TheSixthAxis,Chan Khee Hoon,70,"Star Renegades doesn't countenance mistakes, while demanding an inordinate amount of commitment from its players due to its mechanically dense system. This can be a challenging game to get into, from learning about its intricate turn-based combat, to making sense of the walls of text, numbers and symbols it throws at you. Those patient enough to familiarise themselves with what this roguelike has to offer, however, may find this to be a tactically satisfying experience.",2021-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5fe717a78add7352830ff61f,Cubed3,Chris Leebody,80,"Star Renegades is exceptionally fun to play and a great addition to any Switch library. With endless combinations of battles to fight and a ton of weapons and items to unlock, there is plenty of content here to deliver dozens of hours of fun. While the Switch version does suffer from some downgrades with load times and performance on occasion, the portability of this rogue-lite means it is ideal for playing on the move. Star Renegades has a lot of scope and ideas under the hood and the dynamic enemy promotions is just one that is incredibly impressive. Exceptionally tough, at times frustrating but always rewarding - this visual treat is definitely one to pick up - especially since the game is set to receive regular content updates over the months ahead.",2020-12-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5fde6b8d8add7352830ff113,Pure Nintendo,David Temple,80,"Star Renegades is a highly replayable puzzle/strategy RPG with a couple of interesting twists and loads of play time. Although the path through the game is linear, the rougelite features keep things from being overly repetitive. This is a good value and a solid entry for the Nintendo Switch.",2020-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5fee28930f8974118c937a05,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,85,"The gameplay loop here is going to be hit or miss, based on your fondness of the roguelike genre. I enjoyed the combat enough that I kept coming back to Star Renegades over and over again, but the repetition might not be for everyone. Unlocking new characters and improving my team incrementally was just enough of a dangling carrot that I never felt crushed by watching my dimension lose time and time again. It helps that the RPG/Strategy hybrid genre is one of my favorites, and Star Renegades is a fine addition to it.",2020-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5fcbcbb4038871749d417cce,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,80,"Star Renegades deserves to be in the conversation of the best games of 2020 that you've never heard of. Like a lot of indies, its primary sales pitch is how it fuses ideas from a bunch of popular and well-respected releases, but it succeeds where many others fail in actually making something inventive and compelling with those borrowed ideas. At its best, Star Renegades is a gorgeous, deep, challenging, and thoroughly gripping release that successfully delivers a fun and enjoyable experience. There are some technical issues that hold it back from perfection, but there's little else here that otherwise feels below par. Star Renegades is a title that absolutely belongs in your Switch library; if you're a fan of roguelites, RPGs, or strategy games, you owe it to yourself to give this one a shot.",2020-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5fc7a169038871749d4174bb,Windows Central,Zackery Cuevas,80,"Star Renegades is a fun tactical RPG with a healthy dose of rogue-lite sensibilities. It's visually appealing, the gameplay is tight, and the dialogue is witty. It just doesn't do much different — but then again, it doesn't really have to. As it stands, Star Renegades shines like many other roguelites do. It combines multiple genres to make a cocktail that's easy to drink and hard to finish.",2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5fc8e2ca038871749d417805,Rapid Reviews UK,Seb Hawden,80,"Star Renegades! Got your attention? Good. Just the title sounds great doesn’t it? Do you like multi-dimensional storylines, grand space battles, pixel-art and turn-based tactical combat? Well, today may be your lucky day, Star Renegades on the Nintendo Switch is all of these things with a couple of unique tricks up its old-school, rogue-lite sleeves.",2020-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5fc43ae0038871749d416d72,Nintendo Blast,Raoni Mendes Pinheiro,60,"I tried very hard to enjoy my time with Star Renegades on the Nintendo Switch, but the game itself kept me from moving forward steadily. It is a pity that such a different and well thought out title, with excellent dialogues, a deep and layered combat, great art and soundtrack is such a bad experience on our beloved hybrid console.",2020-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5fb68ef7038871749d415bcb,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,50,"Switch players should avoid this version for now, however. Fortunately, the developers have indicated long-term support for the game, so keep an eye out for updates in the meantime. You'll definitely want to live, die, repeat, but ideally in the game, rather than playing crash, reboot, reload with your Switch console.",2020-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5fa14d61fce0972e4e5f99d4,GameMAG,,70,"It feels like Star Renegades just can't decide what it wants to be. If the game was more like a traditional turn-based JRPG, it would be fine, but as of now way too many gameplay mechanics feels out of place. Roguelike elements are here too, some of them are pretty questionable, but can still win you over. But despite all of that, Star Renegades is a game with a great visual style and an engaging combat system, which is more than enough to hold your attetion, at least for a couple of runs.",2020-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f842328fce0972e4e5f6e4a,PCGamesN,Jarrett Green,80,"This is a fun, fresh take on classic JRPG tropes and modern roguelike design, but it's in danger of running out of steam too quickly.",2020-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f7f3866fce0972e4e5f69f1,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,80,"I think that Star Renegades gets a whole lot of things right, and it plays in an interesting space in the way it tries to cherry pick ideas from a lot of other successful games. Most of these mechanics are designed in a way so that they feed well into one another, and despite its complexity, combat still feels really good once you get into the groove with it. I’d be interested to see a version of Star Renegades with some of the excess fat trimmed down, if that were possible. Just a little more streamlining or editorializing of the mechanics could really benefit the game, because for me it’s something I’ll usually only play one or two runs at a time, and I think it could potentially benefit from a faster overall cadence. Still, it does an impressive job of juggling a lot of ideas at once and mostly keeping all of them up in the air. It’s not my favorite rogue like or RPG of the year, but it’s definitely unique and fun enough that it warrants some of your time.",2020-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f7dfafc3e66016bf9ecc468,pressakey.com,Tim Bissinger,100,Star Renegades is visually and acoustically a pleasure and with its challenging and complex combat system also a playful treat - for me it is one of the highlights of the gaming year!,2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f9d62c5fce0972e4e5f9589,oprainfall,,70,"Star Renegades does very well when it comes to making fun of tropes from various sci-fi media, making it feel goofy and fun rather than rude and condescending. To answer the question at the beginning of the review – this game is fun, if you can get over the numerous issues it has. I spent 20 hours before writing this review, beating the game, and I haven’t finished unlocking everything. I will mention that playtime may vary, as tactical RPGs aren’t my strong suit. At 25 dollars, this game is worth it if you like rogue-likes and tactical RPGs. Additionally, a road map with future content updates will be released very soon, by Massive Damage, thus adding more to the games value.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f728e1fcc71e361680c8c5a,WayTooManyGames,Kyle Nicol,75,"Thanks to its gorgeous art style and addictive combat system, Star Renegades is a wonderful game to get into. It could have been a must have for any roguelike enthusiast, but sadly, some of its mechanics and completely unfair procedural generation can occasionally result in some annoying runs that can bring the experience down a lot. If you’re still okay with some often frustrating runs every now and then, then go for it.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f80cd9ffce0972e4e5f6bf6,GameOctane,,100,"Star Renegades Is a refreshing Sci-Fi RPG with a tactical battle system, fun dialogue, and overall modernistic-retro feel. I whole heartily recommend you pick up this game if you are a fan of the genre.",2020-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f68f11aca49e8492001617d,We Got This Covered,Jordan Hurst,60,The scattershot influences of Star Renegades make for a complex and engaging experience that often seems to be barely holding it all together.,2020-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f686e890ce70c230df04a1d,IGN Italy,Mauro Ferrante,76,"It is always said that games must be judged for what they are and not for what we would like them to be: Star Renegade is a strange mix of strategy and jrpg, all under the umbrella of the roguelite-genre that ends up delimiting, and partly limiting, all the best aspects of the game. I could not stop thinking, at each run, that a normal campaign, even a short one, would have benefited the pace of the game and could make all the mechanics make it shine at their best.",2020-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f695e271fcd6d0a4490af0c,Hey Poor Player,Kenny McKee,80,"Star Renegades stands out as a shining example of what a rogue-like RPG should be. It’s unbending in its insistence that the player not only come to understand the intricacies of its rules, but master them, yet provides enough resources to make sure that players who really want to reach the end eventually do.",2020-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f638b4ff7c1f130627f6ce3,PC Gamer,Alex Spencer,72,"A multiversal master of none, with a messy but intriguing combat system at its core.",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f6365c4f7c1f130627f6c5d,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,80,"Gorgeous pixel art, a massively deep combat system, and the pure elation that can only be earned from vanquishing nigh-unstoppable foes makes for a solid package of fun in Star Renegades.",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f635332f7c1f130627f6c3a,COGconnected,Ricky Knight,85,"Star Renegades is a love letter to tactical RPG fans who have been craving a rogue-lite experience that keeps on giving. While not quite at the mastery of Into the Breach in terms of depth, Star Renegades has enough to be excited about.",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f5ffc19f7c1f130627f66f9,Game Informer,Daniel Tack,80,"Beautiful, deadly, repetitive and harsh, Star Renegades is a stylish adventure worth playing",2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f5ba0e6f7c1f130627f60e4,The Digital Fix,James Eckhoff,90,"Star Renegades is a chaotically beautiful title that doesn't pull any punches with difficulty, yet keeps you coming back for more.",2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f5b7495f7c1f130627f60b4,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Brendan Caldwell,,"So yeah, it has more than a bit of roughness to it. But hoo boy, do I admire its spirit, its extra-ness, its enthusiasm for small-scale RPG design.",2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f68924e0ce70c230df04a48,Otaku Gamers UK,Geoffry Wright,80,"It’s like an 16-Bit styled Quantum Leap, but instead of saving people here & there – you gotta save the universe with the dirty dozen. No pressure.",2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f5f994ff7c1f130627f6631,Gamer's Palace,Beatrice Vogt,78,Star Renegades is highly frustrating but also highly motivating. It always made me coming back and try again - at least until a certain point.,2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f5a97cef7c1f130627f5fe2,GameSpot,Mike Epstein,80,Star Renegades revives the magic of the turn-based RPG battle.,2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f5a523df7c1f130627f5f6f,Shacknews,Donovan Erskine,80,"Massive Damage’s Star Renegades is a really solid roguelite, despite lackluster campaign elements.",2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f5a4ddff7c1f130627f5f64,33bits,Juanma F. Padilla,80,"Star Renegades is the second game from Massive Damage, Inc. After that drinkable game they take another step in their development as a company and bring us a tactical role-playing game with touches of roguelite that drinks artistically and in development from the classics, but acquires its Your own identity and a satisfying combat system of your own once you master it.",2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f5a24f1f7c1f130627f5ef4,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,"I was more indifferent than anything about Raw Fury’s previous release, West of Dead, but I can without a doubt say that I’m anything but that about Star Renegades. Its solution for making a roguelite more playable and adding depth to the inherent repetition is one I’ve enjoyed most up till now. While I haven’t quite saved the universe yet, I know I’ll get there if I keep trying.",2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 5f59ffa4f7c1f130627f5e83,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,100,Star Renegades is a beautiful looking futuristic game with fun memorable characters and deep tactical gameplay to match. Certainly not an easy game. The Imperium is a hard enemy to stand up to. But with every failed attempt comes new lessons in the hopes of finally entering that dimension where you succeed. Star Renegades is a game I won’t be putting down anytime soon and look forward to its future updates.,2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,6e74cc0851a641b8b317cdc743fc6e1d 61d09a029e5c48c548d693d9,Multiplayer First,,85,"Narita Boy didn’t have to be very good. It was largely crowdfunded on Kickstarter, and once it was out it could have been like a lot of Kickstarter games, or it could have been a non-starter that got launched and fell flat, but the team at Studio Koba really pulled this one out. It’s not a life-changing experience nor is it some deeply spiritual journey, but I think it’a a fun retro game that understands that it’s still a modern release. This is the sort of project that makes big publishers take a team seriously, and whether they decide to partner with a publisher or stay indie, I suspect we’ll see more from Studio Koba coming down the pipeline…er, datastream.",2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 61329e4b1a9149c8e46e7742,VGamingNews,Drew Sherratt,80,"Narita Boy delivers in almost every facet and I thoroughly enjoyed my time facing down the Stallion threat. But while it’s positively dripping with 80s nostalgia and style, there’s a lot more to it than just a trip down memory lane – and the fun sword fighting and exploration into a spectacular universe is only the half of it.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 61620f35f8f7e3490388485c,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,80,"Despite any perceived difficulties experienced in Narita Boy, all can be forgiven if you enjoy a world that immerses itself completely in the tech of a bygone era. There’s something to be said about racing against the digital wind on a CRT-horse in a pixelated world that looks like the SNES Star Wars game but feels like that infamous Battletoads level. If you know that exact vibe I’m talking about, you gotta check out Narita Boy. After all, the fate of the Digital Kingdom rests in your hands.",2021-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 60aba48357ed0e0490ae278f,Darkstation,Lee Mehr,80,"""Style over substance"" is a reflexively-bandied phrase that's diminished in meaning over time. Although I partly agree to its usage here to highlight certain gameplay flaws, I don't think that should tarnish Narita Boy's immense successes. Studio Koba designed what they knew best – reverent 80s nostalgia, inspired techno-spirituality, beautiful 2D art, & more – with a sincerity rarely seen today.",2021-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 61fe9c939e5c48c548d79ca2,WhatIfGaming,Hatem Amer,80,"Undoubtedly, I thoroughly enjoyed my nearly 9 hours with Narita Boy. I loved the story and lived the experience eagerly despite all its flaws. Whether it was the soundtrack, visuals, story, gameplay, or a mix of all of them, Narita Boy has a magical charm that you can only experience first-hand. In short, Narita Boy is a near perfect experience and a serviceable game. It has so much style that it’s easy to think of its flaws no more than silly quirks.",2021-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 6091f8d46a418dc538cbb2d2,COGconnected,Rhett Waselenchuk,88,"I had a blast with Narita Boy. It’s not perfect, but what is? Indeed, it started slowly, though, it doesn’t take long before you’re capable of exhilarating feats. And the ending is brilliant, paving the way for a sequel that will seemingly be an entirely different genre. Whatever that may be, I’ll be there, at the front of the line. It’s up to you to save the world. So get to it.",2021-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 6092b657a4c7a031fbe3d40c,CGMagazine,Jordan Biordi,80,"Narita Boy is visually stunning and packed with great ideas; but for everything it does right, you can see how it could’ve done better.",2021-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 60898e506a418dc538cba7b7,Screen Rant,Leo Faierman,80,"Narita Boy is a curious and risky 2D adventure that isn’t always what it seems. Issues with some game mechanics shouldn’t deter anyone from playing through the story, and its soundtrack’s passionate synthwave-leaning collection of themes somehow stands out amidst a sea of new titles which share these sonic leanings. Narita Boy will be more impactful and absorbing to those who fully immerse in its narrative, and what may first appear as hastily written nonsense informs a lyrical and consistent fictional universe. Give in to its mysteries and enjoy.",2021-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 6092c03fa321e6334709509c,Oyungezer Online,Engin Vural,70,"With its retro graphics, music, emotional story that it tells from bottom to top, it is a game that brings the nostalgia of the 80s with its references interspersed from left to right.",2021-04-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 61f053119e5c48c548d727ff,JumpCut PLAY,Tom Sheffield,95,"Studio Koba calls their game ‘a poetic, subtle and beautiful handcrafted experience’, and honestly, it’s hard to disagree. What they have created here is a stunning platformer that you will enjoy every second of being in – and whilst I enjoyed my time playing it on the PS5, I feel like it’s a perfect game to boot up on your Nintendo Switch, cozy up in your favourite gaming spot, and get completely lost in. And with the full soundtrack available on Spotify, you can get that nostalgia hit even when you’re not near your console.",2021-04-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 60c22267ab3e90299df709af,Doublejump,Tom Byers,,"A testament to handcrafted pixel-art perfection, Narita Boy pays tribute to the arcade classics of the ‘80s while also building on the foundation they laid.",2021-04-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 608309413038f29f385a1dba,KeenGamer,Kyle Chamaillard,75,"Narita Boy, the debut game from Studio Koba, is an excellent 80's inspired action-adventure game with heart. It is up to you to enter The Digital Kingdom and defeat the nefarious HIM and his Hackernauts with your radical Techno-Sword.",2021-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 607e98db79a3a34d882b22a6,GamePitt,Shaun Sannerude,85,"Narita Boy has instant appeal with its gorgeous pixelated visuals and absolutely ‘80s-esque banging soundtrack. The ‘80s nostalgia, thankfully, isn’t all this game has to offer as the narrative is surprisingly emotive, and the lore of the Digital Kingdom is interesting, if not a little techno jargon-heavy. Swinging the Techno Sword and cutting through enemies is immensely satisfying and the challenge is spot on. Jumping mechanic aside, this is easily one of the most accomplished 2D pixelated action-platformers that I’ve played in recent years and I would highly recommend that you load up your Narita One console and become NARITA BOY!",2021-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 607a0ca079a3a34d882b1eac,GBAtemp,Prans Dunn,75,"Narita Boy is a commendable effort for Studio Koba's first title with its gorgeous presentation and a gameplay that's kept fresh, although some aspects could evidently have been improved upon.",2021-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 611e49469c30d2777595945f,Unboxholics,Θοδωρής Μακρής,80,"Νarita Boy succeeds in offering a fun, short quest, ideal for those looking for a carefree and at the same time spectacular experience.",2021-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 6076fc93cfbed43e46466eb0,Gaming Nexus,Randy Kalista,74,"While you were partying, Narita Boy studied the techno-blade. Impossibly good pixel art is locked behind bad-but-gets-better platforming and okay-but-gets-cool hack n' slashing.",2021-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 60756d69cfbed43e46466c97,GameMAG,,80,"Narita Boy is a great debut project from Studio Koba, and hopefully not the last. A world steeped in love and detail deserves your attention.",2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 6074566dcfbed43e46466bc8,SECTOR.sk,Adam Holp,70,It is not simple task to became hero of Digital Kingdom. Sometimes it is not even fun. But still worthy quest.,2021-04-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 6086c69d6a418dc538cba47e,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,75,"Despite the lack of variety in gameplay, it's and engaging visual and narrative trip.",2021-04-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 606e9eeacfbed43e4646663e,Shacknews,Donovan Erskine,70,"Narita Boy is a game that takes such a strong influence from so many past works, it can often feel a bit derivative. However, that doesn’t stop the game from being enjoyable, as there’s plenty of unique challenges to overcome as well as some solid lore-building. It’s gorgeous visual design and soundtrack will be enough to entice anyone familiar with 80s pop culture, and could prove irresistible to those that have a fondness for the era.",2021-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 606cdc47cfbed43e46466505,Game Informer,Marcus Stewart,78,"Narita Boy has more style than it knows what to do with, and that helps carry it past its gameplay flaws",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 606c8149cfbed43e46466460,TrueGaming,خالد العيسى,75,"Narita Boy brings back the 80s vibes while taking us on a journey through the weird and interesting Digital Kingdom. The battles may feel plain and the process may become repetitive, yet the experience is still enjoyable.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 606bffc6cfbed43e46466380,AusGamers,,76,"In that the look and feel isn't merely an exercise in style, but instead a vibrant emissive display of sights and sounds that leads to a world full of detail, silicon, and soul.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 606c6210cfbed43e4646641f,Nintendo Blast,Nicholas Wagner,75,"Narita Boy is a remarkable adventure, mainly for its blessed and retro-futuristic graphic style, but Studio KOBA's lack of experience made the plot a little repetitive and tiring. Still, it's worth checking out Narita Boy, who should find his place among the successful independent games and receive a sequel in the years to come.",2021-04-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 606b31a6cfbed43e464662db,Seasoned Gaming,Elliot Porter,95,Narita Boy fully succeeds in being a great homage to pixel titles of the past yet brings so many great modern features with it.,2021-04-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 607b4ffd79a3a34d882b1ef0,The Game Crater,,85,"Narita Boy is a phenomenal game and one of the best games I've played in a long while. While it can often be a little too punishing and its platforming a little inconsistent, its incredible visuals, fluid combat and genuinely heartfelt narrative make up for it. It is a truly one of a kind experience and sets the bar rather high for those left to come.",2021-04-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 60674326cfbed43e46466144,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,70,"By no means is Narita Boy a bad game, but it’s filled with way too many incoveniences that tarnish what could have easily been one of the best indie games of the year. It’s certainly enjoyable in its current state, not only as a stylish metroidvania game, but also as one hell of a synthwave treat to your ears. But its noticeable input lag, nonsensical plot, and most importantly, its overabundance of flashing lights got on my nerves pretty quickly.",2021-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 6064b35ecfbed43e46465e28,Kakuchopurei,Jonathan Leo,70,Dive deep in this immersive 2D pixel-savvy world Studio Koba has created; just mind the controls.,2021-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 60649fdecfbed43e46465e10,PlayStation Universe,Joe Apsey,80,"Narita Boy feels like a completely unique experience and the first step for a new collection of games based around this digital aesthetic. The soundtrack here is flawless and the way everything plays into its setting and narrative is just as good. The gameplay might slog at times and not quite hit the mark, but Narita Boy is something you shouldn't miss.",2021-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 6062a954cfbed43e46465b4f,Checkpoint Gaming,Taylor King,70,"Narita Boy is a surprisingly melancholic experience that puts forth a narrative exploring the power fantasy that video games provide people. While the execution of the game itself can sometimes be lacking, it pays enough of an homage to its inspirations and celebration of the era while at the same time creating a visually creative world that could’ve been mistaken as having released a few decades ago.",2021-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 606b0543cfbed43e464662a7,Rapid Reviews UK,Joseph Barrood,90,"Narita Boy is a linear action platformer. Narita Boy must recover the lost memories of the in-game “developer” to restore the Digital Kingdom to peace and harmony. Fight through hordes of enemies, meet interesting characters, and save the world in Narita Boy.",2021-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 6063259bcfbed43e46465bdd,PC Invasion,Will Backus,90,"Narita Boy is among the best Metroidvanias in recent years. Its beautiful world, surprisingly emotional story, and diverse enemy pool will leave you wanting more from its short run time.",2021-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 606303e6cfbed43e46465b6b,GameBlast,Farley Santos,80,"Narita Boy bets on a unique setting and on basic plataform concepts to create a pleasant adventure. The combat is exciting with agile movements and a good variety of situations, especially in the bosses. The highlight is the exotic and elaborate atmosphere inspired by the 1980s: the mythology of the Digital Kingdom is carefully crafted, and the pixel art look enchants with scenarios and scenes full of details complemented by a synthwave soundtrack. The simplicity of elements and the underutilization of mechanics is a little uncomfortable, but the atmosphere is able to compensate for these problems. In the end, Narita Boy is for those who wish to be transported to a different reality.",2021-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 60620a4ecfbed43e46465a87,Nintendo Life,Oliver Reynolds,80,"Narita Boy joins a plethora of entertainment franchises that pay homage to '80s culture. But where others have failed, Narita Boy transcends its inspiration with exceptional world building, a complex yet thoughtful narrative, and stunning combat gameplay. It occasionally feels a little too vague and abstract in its structure, and ultimately this holds it back from being a true masterpiece, but if you're longing for a great Metroidvania title, then Narita Boy is absolutely what you've been waiting for.",2021-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 6061ecb4cfbed43e464659fd,Push Square,Robert Ramsey,80,"If it isn't already clear, Narita Boy is a great indie adventure. It's got satisfyingly slick gameplay, and the visuals are a delight. But perhaps the true star of the show is the stellar electronic soundtrack. Whether it's twinkling ambient tunes or booming synth chords, the music is superb.",2021-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 6061e250cfbed43e464659d1,FingerGuns,Toby Andersen,90,"Narita Boy is a feat of imagination, one of the most conceptually interesting games I’ve ever played. The retro world of the Digital Kingdom – its pixelart, design and art direction – are some of the most eye-catchingly beautiful ever committed to code. Its soundtrack is mesmerising, truly special synthwave. Narita Boy ends up more than the sum of its parts, going beyond the source code to deliver a game that should take its place alongside the greatest indies.",2021-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 6061de55cfbed43e464659cb,Chicas Gamers,Sandra Sánchez,,"Did you use to spend your time playin' at the arcades? Did you enjoy the music of the 80s with synths and neon lights? Narita Boy is an ode to those afternoos playing at the arcades with your friends while you are listening the hits on the radio. Narita Boy is a side-scrolling mystical techno-tale game, with a metroidvania 2D esence and renew system of combat. If you play it, you'll come back to the eighties and you'll enjoy like a child.",2021-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 6061dd5ccfbed43e464659c1,IGN Italy,Fabio Canonico,80,"Narita Boy is an extremely enjoyable action game with absurd, dreamy and lysergic aestethics.",2021-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 6061d992cfbed43e464659ba,Daily Mirror,Eugene Sowah,60,Narita Boy is definitely one of the best looking indie platformers I've ever seen with it's unique art style and captivating music. It's neo-retro style mixed with religious themes make it unlike anything that's on the market today. The emphasis on combat shows with its well worked mechanics and engaging system. However Narita Boy does leave you wanting more from its exploration and platforming parts. But I did enjoy my time with Narita Boy and it's definitely one to pick up.,2021-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 6061d343cfbed43e464659b4,GameSpew,Becca Smith,80,"There’s no question that Narita Boy is epic. As though it jumped right out of an arcade machine from the 80s, it has exciting, fast-paced combat and some of the most beautiful pixel art that will ever grace your screen. Though the story is rather complex, it does nothing but help fuel the unique tone of the game. You might not understand exactly what’s going on, but when the action is this much fun, it doesn’t really matter.",2021-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,89552dc85bbb439a892510ede1f0eb56 5d86776d93765d6778770eb3,PowerUp!,Jackson Wall,90,Read Only is a beautiful game and a simple and enjoyable point-and-click. The pixel art is on point and the design of the exploarable areas is well composed.,2019-02-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776d93765d6778770ebd,SelectButton,Marcus Jones,80,"2064: Read Only Memories draws its inspirations from the greats of the old-school adventure games like Grim Fandango, Myst, and Monkey Island. This point-and-click adventure title has all of the trappings of games made upwards of 20 years ago contained in a beautifully rendered pixel art world with a fun, quirky cast of characters behind it. For fans of slower, puzzle-based games, this will be a must-have on their consoles. However, it is better suited for the PC and feels a little sluggish and off-putting using an Xbox controller when trying to manipulate objects. Plus, with how the game is slower paced and requires a lot of backtracking and managing of objects to help fill out the game's world and provide humor, those seeking faster and more direct gameplay/humor will turn away quickly.",2018-11-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776d93765d6778770eb7,Worth Playing,Fran Soto,87,"2064: Read Only Memories INTEGRAL is a charming and captivating visual novel. It's a title that fits seamlessly with the Switch and makes clever use of the console's functions. The added touch of HD Rumble and touch functionality offer deeper gameplay options exclusively for the console. Additional exclusive content makes this the best version of ROM for first-timers or veteran fans of the title. While the core game is untouched with its gameplay flaws, it still brings a lot of love and attention to detail to the visual novel genre.",2018-10-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5f23ad26d88e035744c1ce19,oprainfall,Josh Speer,60,"I end with mixed feelings for 2064: Read Only Memories INTEGRAL. On the one hand, I love the visual design for the game, and really grew to appreciate the character of Turing. That said, I feel all the other characters were hasty sketches instead of fully fleshed out characters. Combined with a gender discussion that usually feels like it’s condescending or attacking heterosexual characters, it’s hard to be fully enthused by things. I realize my opinion is only one side of the coin, and I know there are legitimate complaints by the LGBTQ community. Life can be difficult for everyone, especially a community that is often cruelly marginalized. That said, I feel there are much better ways to make your plight heard besides yelling at other people. For $20.64, you’ll get at least 10 hours of content and a compelling story, but it’s bogged down by some questionable decisions by the developers. I wish I could wholeheartedly recommend this for what it does well, but as it is, I feel it’s only targeting a very niche community of gamers. Here’s hoping future projects by MidBoss use more honey and less vinegar.",2018-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776d93765d6778770eab,The Gaming Ground,,60,"All in all, “2064: Read only memories integral” isn’t as much of a game that comes to mind when we think about games. What it is instead a well-done interactive mystery novel.",2018-09-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776d93765d6778770eb0,Gamer Escape,Aaron Botts,70,"Thankfully, most of the complaints I have are nitpicks at best. The nicks in the armor are noticeable, but despite that, everything manages to hold together. There’s heart, emotion, and care here that shouldn’t be passed over.",2018-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776d93765d6778770ead,Pure Nintendo,Jemma Casson,85,"2064: Read Only Memories INTEGRAL is a deeply engaging story that will entertain you for hours, as long as you're happy to spend some time reading. There's a mystery to unravel, involving interesting characters and multiple endings, wrapped in a neo-lit future. Check it out.",2018-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776d93765d6778770ebf,Rectify Gaming,Cole Rush,70,"2064: Read Only Memories Integral is a point-and-click adventure with a bit too much exposition. The puzzles and story are very well done. But in this day and age, too much exposition can make a game drag and become boring. That’s where 2064 suffers the most. If you can stand it, then you will no doubt enjoy the characters and voice acting.",2018-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776d93765d6778770eba,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,85,"I appreciated having Read Only Memories on my Switch to play it as a portable. The pixel art looks great on the screen and you're not losing any detail not playing docked. The INTEGRAL version doesn't add much to separate it from the many other versions you can pick up, but of the portable versions available (Vita, iOS, Android) I'd much prefer it on my Switch and the game is best experienced as a portable book to pick-up as you wish.",2018-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770e9c,GameSkinny,Greyson Ditzler,70,"Read Only Memories Integral is a charming and gripping experience in most ways, and is let down only by how rarely it engages as a game rather than a story.",2018-08-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770e99,Nintendo Life,Jon Mundy,80,"2064: Read Only Memories INTEGRAL takes the classic point-and-click genre of old, strips out many of the annoyingly exacting puzzle systems, and injects a refreshingly positive and progressive outlook. A cast of memorable characters and some spot-on retro presentation should seal the deal for fans of a good story and snappy dialogue.",2018-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770e83,Attack of the Fanboy,,50,Slick music and a cool setting doesn't quite make up for a lack of player involvement and engaging gameplay ideas.,2018-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770ea2,Generación Xbox,Alberto Rocha,85,"2064: Read Only Memories is a complex, adult, and rich adventure, with plenty of charismatic characters, cool design and stunning soundtrack.",2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770ea5,TrueAchievements,Megan Walton,80,2064: Read Only Memories is a well told futuristic story that does so many things right.,2018-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770e9f,ThisGenGaming,Jordan Phipps,90,2064: Read Only Memories is the perfect example of a modern retro-style game.,2018-01-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770e81,PS3Blog.net,,90,"This game really spoke to me and hit all the right chords. I love retro art and adventure games with cool stories, and the multiple endings were a nice twist…everything is working for me here. That being said, if you don't value those things, this might not be the right game for you. I feel like it's a love letter from my past being channeled through a cybernetic email from the future and becoming a neat sentient package. If any of this sounded interesting to you, then be sure to give it a shot!",2018-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770e96,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,40,"MidBoss got the bare essentials down for 2064: Read Only Memories. The gameplay is functional and solid, even for an indie adventure game. However, it takes quite a bit of skill to write a scenario that can highly irritate with such extremely holier than thou attitudes. This is a game that has the remarkable ability to push people away with just how self-righteous it can be, but for people who can soldier through that, they might find some affection for this game. 2064: Read Only Memories claims to be cyberpunk, but, really, there is nothing punk about being moralistic.",2017-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776b93765d6778770e2c,RPG Fan,Robert Fenner,88,"2064: Read Only Memories isn't just a gorgeous homage to Japanese-style adventure games of the late 1980s and early 1990s, it's inclusive, positive, and heartwarming.",2017-06-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770e85,Digitally Downloaded,,60,"A vital part of world-building ambience is the soundtrack, and I have only good things to say here, as it perfectly and persuasively captures the feel of the city and its inhabitants. I wish I could say that my journey through Neo-SF 2064 had been engrossing and gripping from start to finish. I alternated between enjoyment and stretches of indifference. I am genuinely glad, though, that we have this addition to our growing Western library of visual novel hybrids (!).",2017-02-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770ea8,Hardcore Gamer,Charles Blades,70,2064: Read Only Memories is a glimpse into a cyberpunk future that has traded today’s modern problems in for more advance technological grade issues.,2017-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776b93765d6778770e04,NEOsite,,75,"Original adventure game with futuristic premise – can robots have human feelings? Fun and clever, but retro graphics is quite tiring.",2017-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770e5d,DualShockers,Steven Santana,80,"I enjoyed a lot of what 2064: Read Only Memories had to offer. Gameplay is focused on dialogue and puzzles, and while the latter can be a toss-up between frustrating and satisfying, the former outshines it in both quantity and quality. If not for the relationship between yourself and Turing, as well as the backstories, interactions, and performances of the secondary characters, there wouldn’t be much to keep one engaged. Thankfully all of that is present and make Neo-San Francisco and the stories it holds worth playing through to the very end.",2017-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770e64,Goomba Stomp,Sara Winegardner,80,"An impressive work of storytelling and character building, 2064: Read Only Memories overcomes slight hiccups in gameplay, design, and jargon overuse to deliver a powerful but relatable gaming experience.",2017-01-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770e5a,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,90,2064: Read Only Memories is a game I had my eye on for quite some time and I’m happy that it delivered in the end. I liked how I was able to just sit back and enjoy this wonderful trip into a futuristic San Francisco without having to grow frustrated or get stuck. The story and interesting cast of characters kept me hooked all the way through and the visuals and sound design did nothing but make the experience that much better.,2017-01-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770e57,GBAtemp,Krista Noren,77,"Read Only Memories could have been a just another adventure game lost to the genre's massive list of stellar games. But Midboss managed to push the social boundaries of what's normally seen in video games, combining it with a familiar gameplay style, creating a memorable and interesting experience.",2017-01-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770e67,GameSpew,Aaron Potter,90,"Whereas particular genre elements and features make a point of setting it in the past, 2064: Read Only Memories‘ outlook and perspective firmly place it as one of the best point and click adventure games of late.",2017-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770e62,Kotaku,Heather Alexandra,,"Ultimately, Read Only Memories provides a clumsy but resonant experience. What it lacks in thematic substance or technical challenge, it makes up for in emotional content, a lush setting, and memorable characters. It’s a story worth experiencing in spite of its occasional frustrations. Come for the robots. Stay for the soul.",2017-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770e5f,Shacknews,Jason Faulkner,50,"2064: Read Only Memories is a great game for anyone who agrees 100% with what its heavy-handed, politically-charged plot forces down your throat without question. However, like a political conversation on social media, 2064 is long-winded, overly aggressive in its message, ill-presented, and accomplishes nothing.",2017-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770e54,RPG Site,Natalie Flores,90,2064: Read Only Memories is an inclusive and heartfelt experience that provides an engaging mystery and valuable social commentary.,2017-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770e52,PS3Blog.net,,94,"2064: Read Only Memories is a lot of fun and very engaging. The story and the writing are great, and its diverse cast of characters will keep you engaged until the end. I enjoyed the game a lot, and look forward to replaying it as I try to get some of the other endings! It’s been a long time since this game was announced for PS4, but the wait has certainly been worth it!",2017-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776c93765d6778770e50,PS4Blog.net,,85,"In the end, we both liked playing through 2064: Read Only Memories. Though at first it had some pacing issues, its charming retro look and feel, the great voice cast, and its homage to the classic point and click adventures from another era keep us coming back for more… and we hope the game has the same effect on you. Be",2017-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776b93765d6778770e4a,Push Square,Kell Andersen,80,"2064: Read Only Memories tells a haunting story in a stylish way. Its diverse roster of characters, intriguing world, and masterful soundtrack make for an engaging experience from beginning to end. While there are some minor storytelling and structural hiccups, it nevertheless successfully combines a classic genre with modern trimmings.",2017-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776b93765d6778770e47,God is a Geek,Mikhail Madnani,90,2064: Read Only Memories is an excellent cyberpunk adventure for anyone looking for a point-and-click title inspired by games like Snatcher. Don't forget the catchy soundtrack.,2017-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776b93765d6778770e44,TheSixthAxis,Aran Suddi,70,"2064: Read Only Memories is a title that will appeal to a niche corner of the gaming public, with its focus on a murder mystery wrapped in discussion of social issues. It’s also feels like quite a passive experience compared to other games that are in the same genre. There’s interactivity with objects and solving puzzles, but being dialogue heavy may put some off. The story of 2064: Read Only Memories is decent however as is the voicework, and there is replayability through making different choices. 2064: Read Only Memories may be much more appealing to those who are fans of visual novels, and if you are then you’ve got a good plot to get involved in here.",2017-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776b93765d6778770e32,TechRaptor,Samuel Guglielmo,75,2064: Read Only Memories is a fantastic update to the original game that tells a noteworthy story with some great characters supported by mostly good voice acting. There are just a few sour spots that drag down the game and stop it from connecting like it should.,2017-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776b93765d6778770e2f,GamingTrend,Amy Kay Purcell,85,"2064: Read Only Memories is a free expansion to the original game, available on Steam for $19.99. With a cyber-punk setting and a retro vibe, Read Only Memories is filled with a host of interesting and colorful characters to get to know, a complex and escalating mystery to navigate, puzzles to solve, and a sinister plot or two to overthrow, making it a great investment for fans of the point-and-click adventure genre.",2017-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776b93765d6778770e1a,Level Down Games,Bryan Clutter,80,"From a pure gameplay perspective, 2064: Read Only Memories will absolutely be a favorite of anyone that enjoys point-and-click adventure games and especially visual novels. While it may not be a traditional visual novel at heart, starring anime-like characters and featuring a deep romantic storyline, it does offer a unique friendship building mechanic between the player character and a lovable ROM named Turing that I had a hard time not falling in love with throughout my time spent with the game.",2017-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776b93765d6778770e17,CGMagazine,Kenneth Shepard,75,"2064: Read Only Memories has a fascinating world full of potential for great stories, but spends a lot of time focusing on things that aren’t as novel as its best parts.",2017-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86776b93765d6778770e35,GameSpew,Aaron Potter,90,"Whereas particular genre elements and features make a point of setting it in the past, 2064: Read Only Memories‘ outlook and perspective firmly place it as one of the best point and click adventure games of late.",2016-12-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5fedf9490f8974118c9379f1,ZTGD,Anthony Mann,55,"If I come off angry it’s because clearly the developers of Supraland know how to make a great game, but I grew so tired of the more obtuse puzzles that I got to the volcano and quit. It just wasn’t fun anymore. In conclusion it’s the puzzles being such a big focus of this game but seemingly such a small focus of the development that I can’t recommend this game. Sure, others might get a kick out of it, but to me it doesn’t work as a puzzle game, the combat isn’t there enough to really comment on outside of it being okay, and the exploration is hampered by the puzzles so ultimately Supraland is a puzzle game that doesn’t really work. When the puzzles are good they still aren’t great, and that’s unfortunate.",2020-12-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,1167f711027c484cafb64899f89527ba 5fa36b15fce0972e4e5f9dfa,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,Exploring Supraland's imaginative world will make you feel like a kid again and discovering all the secrets within it is great fun.,2020-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,1167f711027c484cafb64899f89527ba 5fa1db32fce0972e4e5f9af0,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,80,"Supraland is a delight with a world that is brimming with secrets to discover. It is slightly too long and does have combat that feels largely superfluous, but the puzzles are consistently inventive and fun.",2020-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,1167f711027c484cafb64899f89527ba 5fa11fb9fce0972e4e5f99b5,TheSixthAxis,,90,"Supraland is an absolute joy to play and deserves to do well on consoles. Don't judge this book by its cover and expect a simplistic kid's game, because Supraland is a magnificent fusion of gaming's most legendary series, all wrapped up in a narrative and aesthetic that skewers some of mainstream gaming's worst excesses. Not all the jokes land, some of the puzzles may have you searching for hints, but you owe it to yourself to drop the dreary space marines and depressing post-apocalyptic worlds and surrender to the colourful wonders of Supraland.",2020-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,1167f711027c484cafb64899f89527ba 5f9f4cfffce0972e4e5f9705,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,85,"Supraland takes a whole bunch of ideas from some well-known games and manages to combine them together to create what turned out to be a pretty memorable experience. It constantly surprised me with new puzzles and the exploring this well-designed world was a joy from start to finish. The combat isn’t great and the story is mostly there to give meaning to what you’re doing but those two things alone don’t take away too much. Supraland is one of the bigger surprises of 2020 to me so don’t let it pass you by. Also, while I reviewed this on PlayStation 4 the game is currently on Xbox Game Pass so if you subscribe to that now you really have no reason to not try this.",2020-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,1167f711027c484cafb64899f89527ba 5f9c8668fce0972e4e5f951a,Nintendo Times,Evan Roode,80,"GREAT - The rough edges are there, but they’re for the most part very easy to ignore. Not only because this was a passion project from a single developer, but because the charming world and bright visuals make for a fun experience whether you’re new to the genre or a seasoned veteran.",2020-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,1167f711027c484cafb64899f89527ba 5f9836f4fce0972e4e5f8ca2,TechRaptor,Cody Peterson,90,"Supraland is a charming and impressive action-puzzle game that pulls inspiration from Zelda, Metroid, and Portal.",2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,1167f711027c484cafb64899f89527ba 5f97109ffce0972e4e5f8b3b,Nintendo Life,Brett Posner-Ferdman,40,"While there is clear potential in Supraland, the game suffers from an identity crisis. The whimsical setting and level design show potential, but the control problems, lack of direction in puzzles and odd narrative undertones make this a disappointing package. Look elsewhere for a more enjoyable game that will make one think outside of the (sand)box.",2020-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,1167f711027c484cafb64899f89527ba 5f95d23cfce0972e4e5f89be,NintendoWorldReport,John Rairdin,60,"Supraland is an eye-catching game with some great ideas behind it. Unfortunately its world design flounders so incredibly that it manages to drag everything else down with it. If you're patient enough, there are fun moments to be had here. But they're constantly bookended by confused wandering through what ought to be a much more interesting world.",2020-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1167f711027c484cafb64899f89527ba 5f936fb6fce0972e4e5f887c,Shacknews,Donovan Erskine,90,"Published by Humble Games, Supraland is simply one of the best sandbox games I’ve ever played. It perfectly embodies the term, letting players define their experience. The only shortcomings in this title are some generic and lackluster character and item designs, but that’s a nitpick when stacked against everything Supraland has to offer. The gameplay feels like a love letter to a laundry list of classic games, doing justice to all of them. Supraland is a must-play game for fans of the open world.",2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,1167f711027c484cafb64899f89527ba 5f92cf0bfce0972e4e5f866a,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"Supraland pushes boundaries to try to create something unique, and for the most part, it succeeds with gusto. It’s a game where you really feel like you’re exploring someone’s imagination; a hodgepodge of wonderful ideas that combine together well to create a delightful experience. Its combat may feel superfluous, but its excellent puzzle design and beautiful world more than makes up for it.",2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,1167f711027c484cafb64899f89527ba 5f285600d88e035744c1dcd2,Gaming Fyx,Alex Gelinas,60,"Supraland is an extraordinarily creative puzzle game with a significant amount of content to be explored and experienced; but also one which can be actively unfun to play, and occasionally expresses some feelings you might either find funny, or really gross. I somewhat recommend it, but you should maybe expect to bite your tongue every now and again.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,1167f711027c484cafb64899f89527ba 5d867fa193765d67787a5bca,Black Red Gaming,Benjamin Guthrie,90,"Supraland is a melting pot of mechanics and inspirations, and all of them blend together into one great package with great level design and fantastic puzzles.",2019-07-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,1167f711027c484cafb64899f89527ba 5d867fa193765d67787a5bb1,IND13,Rahul Shirke,77,"I don't think it's a stretch to say that Supraland is a modern classic in the puzzle genre. It's approachable, meaty, colourful, and its puzzles are very, very clever. Don't expect anything more, and you stand to have a good time.",2019-05-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,1167f711027c484cafb64899f89527ba 5d867fa193765d67787a5bcf,Game Informer,Kyle Hilliard,80,"What Supraland lacks in production value, it more than makes up for with fantastic puzzle and level design",2019-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,1167f711027c484cafb64899f89527ba 5d867fa193765d67787a5bb7,GameSpace,Matt Keith,95,Supraland is a wonderful indie title that shows that a developer really can achieve anything with the right idea and creativity. ,2019-04-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,1167f711027c484cafb64899f89527ba 5d867fa193765d67787a5bcd,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",John Walker,,"It’s going to take a heck of a lot for anything to beat this game to be my favourite of 2019. What a splendid treat. ",2019-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,1167f711027c484cafb64899f89527ba 6041ef3c529d50e69fa0fce5,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,85,"Carto is a feel-good kind of game. Most of the puzzles feel clever, and the brisk pace means that the concept never lingers for too long. The story is very good with a cast of friendly characters and nary a conflict. It's the kind of game that you want to play at least once and feel good about once you reach the end credits.",2021-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 600f55c60f8974118c93900e,TheSixthAxis,Thomas Hughes,70,"Carto is a unique experience that perhaps doesn't make the most of its central puzzling mechanic. The puzzle-solving itself is fun, but the story ends up quite forgettable. If you're after a short experience to keep you busy for an afternoon, then Carto is for you - just don't expect to be blown away.",2021-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5fc8f818038871749d417868,DarkZero,Ian Howarth,70,"-Suarez Miranda,Viajes devarones prudentes, Libro IV,Cap. XLV, Lerida, 1658",2020-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5fbb95aa038871749d416378,LadiesGamers.com,,80,"Carto has a lot of heart at its core, with its endearing title character and family-driven narrative. The map-altering mechanic is user-friendly and offers a unique approach to the puzzle-adventure genre. While deceptively simple on its face, there are some challenges ahead and the going can get tough at times. With every map “riddle,” there seems to be but one solution to allow progression. The joy is in solving a particularly vexing one, when it all lines up just as it should. The main drawback was that at times, things felt somewhat disconnected and flat. The developers clearly wanted a game that was puzzle-driven, first and foremost, and the exploration elements aren’t nearly as developed. But Carto has so much charm and wholesome appeal, that it’s genuinely easy to like. The storybook visuals are so pretty and I love the upbeat soundtrack. The perfect cozy game to curl up in a blanket with, on a rainy afternoon!",2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5fda75eb8add7352830fed00,Unboxholics,Λεωνίδας Στραβάκος,80,"A sweet, simple yet challenging puzzle game but not for those who consider themselves completionists or just don't want to give extreme attention.",2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5fadcc38038871749d414f6e,Game Informer,Marcus Stewart,80,Carto's heartwarming story is backed by its inventive (and challenging) take on puzzles and exploration,2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5fac3899038871749d414bd5,Slant Magazine,Steven Scaife,,Carto gets a lot of brain-bending mileage from its central mechanic.,2020-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5fabe310038871749d414b0c,Gameblog,Thomas Pillon,80,"Carto is a nice, very clever puzzle-game which offers brand new mecanics to change the world by twisting map pieces. Thanks to beautiful landscapes and very well thought enigmas,Sunhead's game only suffers from a lack of clues, which might drive the most impatient players crazy.",2020-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5faad6f8038871749d4149ee,Nintendo Life,Kate Gray,60,"Carto's main concept is compelling, but it runs out of steam in the mid-game and succumbs to repetition far too swiftly. It's nonetheless a beautifully-drawn title that's often a pleasure to play, but when it's tedious, it's really tedious. It's arguably the perfect title to play with kids and novices who are likely to be more forgiving of Carto's many shortcomings, but everyone else should approach with a little more caution.",2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5fa65d82038871749d414129,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,50,Carto is inoffensive. It’s unambitious. It’s a perfect storm of blandness.,2020-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5fadffc0038871749d414fb3,Sirus Gaming,Jem Sagcal,90,"Overall, Carto is enjoyable. The story, art, and even its relaxing music is something worth the play. I do wish it was a little bit longer just to know the world more. I would love to know the grandmothers’ own adventures and understand the beginnings of these magical cartographers. In conclusion, I wanted more from it.",2020-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5fa55d1b038871749d413e92,SomHráč.sk,Karel Šír,65,Carto is a wholesome and relaxing short title that could help you to make a rainy afternoon a bit better.,2020-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5fa36ac2fce0972e4e5f9df4,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,"As one of the most unique games that I've played in a long time, Carto blew me away with its clever gameplay and lovely world.",2020-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5fa2df11fce0972e4e5f9cfd,PlayStation LifeStyle,Jenny Jones,80,"Much of the fun in Carto is that you never know what new things you'll discover next. It's a real joy to find new map pieces and see what new areas you can explore, as well as the new characters that you'll get to meet next. This is a super chilled out puzzle game and quite possibly one of the most relaxed and wholesome adventures that you'll have this year.",2020-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5f9ffa82fce0972e4e5f9790,Nintendo Blast,Eduardo Comerlato,95,"Carto is creative and very well developed, with a consistency that can be experienced between five and eight hours. Get ready, then, to study and reconfigure maps like a real cartographer, in a fascinating world full of inventive puzzles and a rich adventure. Fitting the pieces that the game gives us is much more like a work of art than a simple map.",2020-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5fa6a025038871749d414177,Gamer's Palace,Beatrice Vogt,89,Anyone looking for a quiet puzzler with great soundtrack my find his new favourite game in Carto.,2020-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5f9c51a6fce0972e4e5f9487,GameBlast,Farley Santos,80,"Carto captivates with its mix of inventive puzzles and relaxing pacing. The main concept of manipulating the map to solve puzzles and tasks is quite interesting, and various situations explore it in creative ways. The challenges are accessible, but there are sections with obscure solutions or steps that hinder progress a little. The chill tone is reinforced with a colorful universe reminiscent of an illustrated book, simple text and diverse themes approached with humor, making exploration a delight. In the end, Carto is a charming and different adventure that is worth checking out.",2020-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5f97fab9fce0972e4e5f8c4b,COGconnected,Alexander Thomas,77,Carto is the kind of game you love to play on a quiet rainy day and I’m excited to play it over and over again.,2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5f97e208fce0972e4e5f8c2d,PlayStation Universe,Sebastian Hawden,80,"While not being an all-encompassing experience, Carto allows you to explore a hand-drawn fantasy at your own pace. It includes camp-fire like folktales of family, growing up, and making your way in the world. The Carcassonne like map-making and editing system is unique and very rewarding. If you are looking for a small, fun game while waiting for some big titles to drop, give it a go. It's a lot of fun and very different.",2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5f997d02fce0972e4e5f8f80,PC Invasion,Lawrence Le,80,"Carto is a strong contender for the title of 2020's best adventure. Involved, intimate gameplay and incredible attention to detail make even the smallest islands feel remarkably rich and expansive.",2020-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5f9773ebfce0972e4e5f8bec,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,95,It's a tightly packed shot of brilliance that manages the balancing act of spending just the right amount of time in an area and on an idea. I was left satisfied but still wanting more at the end of the adventure. The blend of soothing puzzle gameplay and optimistic story makes Carto both a top-shelf Switch indie and a welcome respite for this year.,2020-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5f9712cafce0972e4e5f8b40,Siliconera,Graham Russell,80,"It’s hard to imagine someone who would play Carto and have a bad time. It’s that committed to low-stress, just-engaging-enough fun and a world you’ll like traipsing about for a couple of hours.",2020-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5f970f4bfce0972e4e5f8b2c,Wccftech,Kai Powell,72,"Carto is a brilliantly simple puzzle game about literally moving the world to help those in need, all the while making a few friends as you try to make it back home.",2020-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 5f97010cfce0972e4e5f8b00,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,70,"A real strength of Carto is its cast of NPCs, written with real warmth and charm. The world they inhabit is also surprisingly well fleshed out, even though you can breeze through it in six or seven hours. This is a puzzle game, but it also tells a sweet, worthwhile tale about tradition and companionship. Combined with lovely visuals and chilled out music, this is a refreshing, relaxing game that's worth marking on your map.",2020-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f683b83c93d449396da629b66b89be6 61fc03c59e5c48c548d78db2,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,75,Rescue Party: Live! Is very entertaining in co-op and will make for some memorable game nights. Whether you succeed or fail in your mission to rescue survivors. You will likely have many gaming giggles to share together. If you’re going solo I’d probably advise staying clear and currently taking caution with the online which seems a touch laggy when I was reviewing it. An issue that may be ironed out over time. There is still plenty of room for co-op games and I’m pleased to say Rescue Party: Live! is one of the good ones.,2022-02-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,618ecf34a09740bb8ea2050b8b03d4b9 62507911008489e208d7d6a2,Tom's Hardware Italia,Giacomo Todeschini,73,"Rescue Party Live! is a game that takes the formula at the base of the Overcooked declining it with survival themes, returning an experience at the end of the day fun and nice especially if lived in company.",2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,618ecf34a09740bb8ea2050b8b03d4b9 61e6d7749e5c48c548d6dd96,TechRaptor,Catherine Dellosa,70,"Rescue Party: Live! is a frantic co-op game from Tag Studio and 505 Games that puts your time management skills to the test in disastrous scenarios. It's not the most original game, but it does offer entertaining and laugher-filled sessions for the whole family to enjoy.",2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,618ecf34a09740bb8ea2050b8b03d4b9 620167629e5c48c548d7ad68,Thumb Culture,,3,"I enjoyed my time playing Rescue Party: Live! though I definitely recommend playing co-op. It has strong similarities to Overcooked and that same sim genre but is different enough to stand on its own. I found it is friendly for all ages in gameplay and look & sound. And with plenty of variety in maps and challenges within which kept playing from feeling stale. From playing with friends to mastering levels and unlocking trophies, there is plenty to keep you busy here.",2022-01-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,618ecf34a09740bb8ea2050b8b03d4b9 61e16bb29e5c48c548d6cf34,Gamersky,,85,"As a multi-player co-op game, Rescue Party: Live! is outstanding in many ways. However, the obstacles in optimization and communication will still trouble some players. If one or several players will play it with you, this game is still an excellent option for you.",2022-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,618ecf34a09740bb8ea2050b8b03d4b9 61e7880b9e5c48c548d6e401,Checkpoint Gaming,,70,"Despite the lack of friendly UI and lacklustre storytelling, Rescue Party: Live! is still a great addition to the popular co-op party genre and delivers a unique gameplay experience.",2022-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,618ecf34a09740bb8ea2050b8b03d4b9 61e101379e5c48c548d6ce94,IGN Korea, YoonJeong Kwon,80,"To explain Rescue Party: Live! in a simpler phrase, it's as if you’re saving those poor souls who made a big mess in an Overcooked arena. But as the title suggests, it’s definitely a party game. Almost every second of gameplay requires areas that need to be filled with communication in the midst of a dynamic chaos. The best way to play would be the 4 player multiplayer and they can be both accessed locally and via online. Don’t be alarmed as there will be scenes that require CPA along with the cute little graphics and they’re quite realistic to a sense, which can actually bring some educational value while learning the importance of teamwork and cooperation.",2022-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,618ecf34a09740bb8ea2050b8b03d4b9 621f501318c4f5b9825c0441,TheSixthAxis,Jim Hargreaves,90,"After countless epic sieges, splintered shields, and gnarly executions, For Honor has firmly cemented itself as one of the best multiplayer games we've ever played. It's unlike anything else out there, weaving together a unique combat system while cherry picking the best parts of being a live service game.",2022-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756093765d6778764ba2,Eurogamer,Edwin Evans-Thirlwell,80,Ubisoft's novel fighting game finally comes into focus.,2018-04-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756093765d6778764beb,FourFaceButtons,David Aedo,40,"It's already a struggle just to get from one match to the next, but pile on a woefully imbalanced roster, annoying environmental hazards, overpowered power ups and feats, imperfect clunky controls; there are so many pitfalls. Maybe one of them wouldn't be so bad but there are so many flaws that I would rather just play something else.",2017-06-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756693765d677876500d,AR12Gaming,,85,"If somebody came up to me on the street and told me about this plot to a game, I'd be a bit skeptical, as I'm sure many of you were when you first heard about For Honor. Up until the point of actually playing the game, nothing seemed too special about the new release from Ubisoft. For Honor seemed to strike a perfect balance of story, gameplay, longevity, and sheer fun to create a solid game that I'm sure people will be playing for a while. Fantastic: For Honor is the fighting game for people who don't like fighting games.",2017-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756693765d6778765069,games(TM),,80,A bold release capturing the art of battle,2017-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756793765d67787650a2,Pardis Game,Sina Rabiee,70,"For Honor is one of the newest and of course one of the most interesting experiences at the current time, a game that'd easily claim to have the strongest and the most realistic Melee-weapon based combat system but sadly, the issues that we were hoping to be resolved by the time the final version was released were not yet fixed and at this time, it'd much better for you to wait for the updates in order to have a much more fixed and solid experience either from the game or from the servers because as you see, For Honor has completely the potential to entertain you with it's massive battles for hours.",2017-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756693765d6778765031,Gaming Masters,Daniel Hanna,70,"In conclusion multiplayer at its core is good but some serious overhauls are needed to be made, especially in regards to the Faction war, matchmaking and game modes. The story aspect of the game is fantastic, it is both engaging and fun to play, with lots of colourful characters to meet along the way.",2017-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756693765d6778765072,Birth. Movies. Death.,Andrew Todd,,"I can foresee a dedicated core of combat nerds jamming the shit out of For Honor, but it’s definitely not for everyone.",2017-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756593765d6778764ff2,MMOGames,Nia Bothwell,80,"I've enjoyed For Honor immensely and I'm still looking for spare time to play it for a few more hours. The game is beautiful, the fighting is satisfying, and having a decent challenge for once just makes the experience all that more rewarding.",2017-03-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756693765d6778765024,Gamefa,Amirhossein Dehnavi,80,"So far For Honor is one of the Best Multiplayer game in 2017 and I can Even call the best on this genre. Unfortunately For Honor Couldn't, at the moment, Provide a Steady Connections & Matchmaking Performance, Which is the Most important part of a Multiplayer-Focused Game but Ubisoft Prove us with Rainbow Six Siege that support his games strongly post-launch, so we can hope for fixing the correct issue.",2017-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756593765d6778764fbc,Spoil Everything,Isaac López,86,For Honor is a game that requires a lot of practice and patience. But those willing to invest the time and dedication the game requires will find one of the best multiplayer games of the year.,2017-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756593765d6778764fc8,Paste Magazine,Imran Khan,75,"I think, however, that I ended up liking it in spite of itself, and could feel the pushback more and more aggressively the longer I played it. It is an enjoyable game, and I have no qualms about calling it one of the best fighting games of this gen, but it does not solve the problems that keep the genre from being for everyone and, in some cases, accelerates those issues. Perhaps that is too heavy a burden for any game to carry, but I still find myself wishing For Honor were capable of it.",2017-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756593765d6778764fc3,DualShockers,Ryan Meitzler,75,"Where a lot of other competitive games use melee combat as a secondary means, For Honor shows a respect and admiration for the art of combat that’s as compelling and thrilling as any gunfight in a first-person shooter or battle in a strategy game. For the most part, For Honor is a competitive game with a unique, sharply-honed combat system that’s easy enough to pick up, but filled with depth and challenge to truly master. While the game’s fairly high skill ceiling and emphasis on micro-transactions might be off-putting to some players, For Honor is an experience that’s truly fit for those that are warriors at heart.",2017-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756593765d6778764fc0,Real Game Media,Adam Stewart,80,"For Honor is a triumph in bringing a new action brawler to gamers. Ubisoft should be commended for their willingness to try out a new potential IP and succeeding in doing so. For Honor's gameplay mechanics work incredibly well and although easy to pick up, will take much more effort to master. Further to that, the endearing and moreish multiplayer is also a success, despite its rough edges. The story is endearing and fleshed out through a good use of collectibles. It is also an absolute pleasure to look at. To arms!!!",2017-03-04T05:00:00.000Z,False,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756593765d6778764fcb,TrueAchievements,Dave Horobin,80,"For Honor's learning curve can be punishing at first, but if you're willing to stay the course and invest some time into understanding the nuances of its deep combat system, you will begin to appreciate how exciting and truly addictive the ""Art of Battle"" can be. There are issues with connectivity and a campaign that falls short of its potential, but they can be forgiven because what For Honor does get right is at once brutal, rewarding, and unlike anything else we've seen in games.",2017-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756493765d6778764f65,Digitally Downloaded,,60,"For Honor takes some risks and creates a new property that I'd love to see more of in the future. Unfortunately, there is this impression that perhaps Ubisoft was not entirely confident in this first outing. The online modes are fun enough, but they can get grindy and their lack of depth begins to show after a time. This when coupled with the lack of dedicated servers leaves For Honor feeling somewhat incomplete, despite some beautiful environments and engaging combat.",2017-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756493765d6778764f76,Gaming Nexus,Nathan Carter,80,"For Honor is an incredibly fun online experience with fast and fun game modes and a fantastic battle system that is simple to use but almost has the depth of a fighting game. Unfortunately, the loot box system for unlocking important items for your characters and connection issues hold For Honor back",2017-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756593765d6778764fb7,Geeks Under Grace,LJ Lowery,77,"For Honor is completely unlike anything else on the market due, primarily, to its deep combat. Players can easily sink hundreds of hours into the game with so many customization options for twelve different classes. The weak campaign and one-sided Deathmatch battles are, thankfully, not a killing blow.",2017-02-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756693765d6778765088,Player2.net.au,Paul James,,"For Honor has crafted itself a really cool niche in the competitive space that few currently occupy, and provided the game continues to run as it has been online, that the game gets continued support from Ubisoft, then you can be sure we'll be hearing much more about the game and the franchise in the weeks, months and perhaps even years to come.",2017-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756693765d6778765075,Words About Games,Gary Alexander,60,"I truly love the underlying combat mechanics, but what really lets For Honor down is its gear system, which can grant players enormous benefits on the battlefield (especially those willing to spend cash on microtransactions). A subpar matchmaking system in these gear-enabled modes doesn’t help.",2017-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756693765d677876500f,Fextralife,,70,"For Honor is fun game to play, and a gorgeous game to look at. If you have an interest in medieval sword fights or fighting games, you definitely should pick this one up. For everyone else, I'd still say you can't go wrong with it, though perhaps wait until the first DLC is out which will add in some more play modes.",2017-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756493765d6778764f82,GamesRadar+,Chris Thursten,80,A deep and gratifying medieval swordfighting sim that risks putting off newcomers. Persevere and the rewards are well worth it.,2017-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756493765d6778764f79,Level Down Games,Bryan Clutter,65,"It’s a silly phrase to say because it doesn’t make much sense, but I really was hoping to like For Honor more than I actually did. Everything leading up to the release of the game looked very promising, but after seeing it firsthand and spending time with it, I found myself a lot more bored than I anticipated. The single player experience is basically non-existent, with the campaign being finished in a mere couple hours. Multiplayer is the meat and potatoes, and if that just isn’t your thing, I’d recommend holding off on it for now. But, if the thrill of one on one duels and the nature of the combat sound appealing, you’ll find more than enough to satisfy here.",2017-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756493765d6778764f73,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,70,"In typical Ubisoft fashion, For Honor has received some significant hype over the past year or so. Set in a fictional world full of strife and chaos, choose your Hero from the noble Samurai, the relentless Vikings, or the bloodthirsty Knights and represent your faction in a war for dominance. Whether you are in the captivatingly beautiful wilderness or the majestic ruins of civilization, your Hero will stand as a bulwark against the oncoming threat of annihilation. With an interesting twist on the action-fighting platform, For Honor uses an innovative control system called ""The Art of Battle"" that provides full control over your choice of one of twelve heroes. Stab, parry, and block your way through the fight control. For all of the interesting new fight mechanics, focus on faction-specific persistent PVP world, For Honor is both new and exciting while feeling, at times, incredibly frustrating and empty.",2017-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756493765d6778764f6d,PCMag,Jeffrey L. Wilson,70,"Packed with tense, weapon-based action, For Honor is a fun combat title that shines in its many multiplayer modes. That said, its online requirement and loot system dim its shine a bit.",2017-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756493765d6778764f2c,TechRaptor,Matthew Arrojas,70,"The ingredients for a great game are all there in For Honor, and many of those ingredients are put to good use. However, it is by no means a perfect game, and many of its flaws are fatal. There is an audience for For Honor, but it might be more niche than Ubisoft was expecting.",2017-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756093765d6778764b7f,OnlySP,,20,"Despite its few rather minor flaws, For Honor provides a new experience for both experienced gamers and those new to the genre. With exceptional graphics and mostly-superior audio quality wedded to an immersive and dynamic gameplay experience, Ubisoft Montreal’s recent fighting game with hack-and-slash elements grants hours of addictive virtual warfare. Whether looking to sit back and relax with a few friends or play it solo, For Honor is a bloody and thrilling addition to Ubisoft’s repertoire.",2017-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756793765d67787650a8,NEOsite,Paweł Musiolik,70,"I would like to love For Honor with all my heart because I spend with this game many good hours, but I can't. Network connection based on P2P is the worse thing that Ubisoft could choose for this game. If it gets fixed some time later, we will get a very good, addictive game.",2017-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756493765d6778764f7f,New Game Network,Tim Reid,70,"Even though For Honor's core combat is essentially an elaborate quick-time event sequence in disguise, the production values and novelty factor are high enough that there is still a good deal of fun to be had here.",2017-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756493765d6778764f15,Easy Allies,Michael Huber,80,,2017-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756693765d677876508b,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,80,"Unusual and for the most part unique hybrid of action and fighting games. And it's freshness is one of the main reasons why it stays fun for a long time. Unfortunately, disconnects and lags during the multiplayer matches are not that uncommon.",2017-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756493765d6778764f20,The Digital Fix,Andrew Phillips,70,"For Honor brings us a surprisingly deep and downright fun co-op / multiplayer fighter held back from greatness by an incoherent, mundane single-player campaign and the use of peer to peer networking for online matches.",2017-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756493765d6778764f1b,Telegraph,Tom Hoggins,80,"I suspect that this game will follow a similar path to Ubisoft's equally interesting Rainbow Six Siege, building up a mid-sized, but fervent and dedicated fan-base. And due to For Honor's ferocious combat system and boldness to do things a little differently, its followers will find a war worth fighting.",2017-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756493765d6778764f18,TheXboxHub,Richard Dobson,90,"For Honor is a game that I am not even close to finishing with. Its campaign is big enough to not feel tacked on, but the draw of the multiplayer action keeps dragging me away from finishing it. I can feel my skills improving after every round because it’s a new way to play against other players and that deserves highlighting in a highly saturated section of the market.",2017-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,False,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756693765d6778765034,The Angry Joe Show,Joe Vargas,70,,2017-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756493765d6778764f26,Post Arcade (National Post),Daniel Kaszor,85,"For Honor can be overwhelming, but its deep combat is more welcoming than most shooters",2017-02-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756493765d6778764f1d,EGM,Ray Carsillo,70,An inventive premise and surprisingly deep combat system sits at the core of what could've been a great game—if so many technical issues didn't surround it and detract so much from the whole of the experience.,2017-02-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756493765d6778764f12,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"Although I never considered myself a competitive fighting game enthusiast, I found both the combat mechanics and the flow of engagement in For Honor refreshing. Individual matches don’t overstay their welcome, and it’s a hard game to put down due to the faction metagame. Seeing your faction losing a territory is a strong incentive to place additional war assets, requiring you to play one more match. Not to mention the game has additional legs with a rewarding loot system and customization options.",2017-02-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756493765d6778764f0f,ZTGD,Ken McKown,70,"For Honor is a unique game with an outstanding combat system. The problems it faces are its release window (I mean look at the games currently out or on the horizon!) and the dedication it requires. Casual players need not apply, as you will be slaughtered endlessly on the battlefield. I feel like For Honor will get a smaller, but highly dedicated fan base as it goes on, but for those looking for an approachable experience will likely fall on their own blade.",2017-02-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 5d86756393765d6778764ec7,The Game Fanatics,Forbes Jones,90,"For Honor is an ambitious IP that hit the blade right in the jugular, creating a beautiful new combat system, character in its various roles and factions, and an underlying amount of depth and customization that contributes to an engaging multiplayer experience with tons of replayability. If you've wondered what it's like to hold a 5 foot long sword, For Honor is going to be your best chance at feeling the intimacy of dueling with histories deadliest warriors.",2017-02-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,eb11056108a0450bb70c3fdca459ea8d 61b9cbad9e5c48c548d64e40,Enternity.gr,Andreas Konstantinidis,85,Many improvements have been made to the game and the gameplay remains impressive.,2021-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 61ade55dd3d48c5c6a0711c7,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,80,"Crysis Remastered Trilogy offers a great insight into the series' shift in design, from the experimental freedom of Crysis to the linear campaign of Crysis 2.",2021-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 619d671438d08bb0384e6d6c,Starbit,Diogo Caeiro,80,"Crysis Remastered Trilogy is the first time all three games of this remarkable FPS series have appeared on a Nintendo system, and there's nothing but compliments to say about it. The conversion work has been carried out impeccably well and players will find a smooth, slick and exquisite experience throughout the whole play. Missing nothing but a multiplayer mode, which would do wonders, Crysis Remastered Trilogy is an excellent debut for the series on a Nintendo console.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 61a1cedc592acddbb8225415,XGN.nl,Remco Hayes,75,"It's a shame that the Crysis Remastered Trilogy faces several issues including loading missions and the still linear playstyle of the first part. If you only go to the second and third of the trilogy, you will be inundated with beautiful environments, great gameplay and actual innovation. The Crysis Remastered Trilogy is certainly a deserved remaster, but especially for the real fans. If you dive into these titles without prior knowledge, it will probably be disappointing.",2021-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 619770cc62092f82c0287524,GameMAG,,80,"If you're a console player and interested in some old-fashioned story-driven shooters, than Crysis Remastered Trilogy is probably well worth your attention.",2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 61967c9b91f0007b9163b3c3,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,85,"At the end of the day, it’s really hard to talk about these games. I’ve reviewed two of them before and said what I needed to say there, and it still holds true to this day. Crysis 2 and 3 are great games that any FPS fan would enjoy. Crysis 1 shows its age here and there, but it’s not a rough game by any means and all three look really great in 4K. It’s a decent package for three fun FPS games with a lot going for them all for 50 bucks. If you’re into shooters and have never tried them before, or if you’re looking for a fun return to some great games, it’s hard to go wrong here.",2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 61dffeae9e5c48c548d6ca57,Checkpoint Gaming,Lisa Pollifroni,70,"Crysis Remastered Trilogy is a collection of games that is a hell of a lot of fun and really is an important moment in video game history. For a while there, it was the benchmark for graphics in games, and it’s important that games like this are preserved and released in their remastered form not just on PC but for modern consoles as well. It’s a bundle for those who love their games to look gorgeous, have the autonomy to blow up stuff in a number of different and creative ways, and love FPS vibes. With all three games remastered and in one collection, Crysis Remastered Trilogy is a lot of big bangs for your buck, despite some shortfalls.",2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 618f60e3498fec35dc609577,GBAtemp,Ben Sellwood,70,"An averaging remaster of some phenomenal games, this could have been more than it is. Stuttery load/save points break immersion in the first two games and any ray tracing options are pointless. Thankfully each of these is individually available to purchase, and I would personally skip the original Crysis unless you are a truly avid fan of the series.",2021-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 618819f83e6206d63efc9a3f,Niche Gamer,Fingal Belmont,70,"For its price, Crysis Remastered Trilogy is a bargain for first person shooter maniacs. The only issue is that the collection is incomplete, since the Warhead DLC is missing from the first game, and all multiplayer modes have been gutted. It’s understandable that the multiplayer modes may not have been possible to preserve, but to lose single player DLC seems wasteful.",2021-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 6182be5f8412069004c4a37e,Pure Nintendo,Jesse Taylor,90,Crysis Remastered Trilogy on Nintendo Switch is an absolute must play experience. The Crysis games were already fantastic first person shooters and the remastered experience on Switch is a sight to behold. All 3 games have been updated to look and run amazingly well and playing in handheld mode will genuinely blow you away.,2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 61818c1e65d0f48a37eaf74b,GamingTrend,Lawrence Le,70,"A shiny time capsule housing six years of sci-fi shooter evolution. Performance-wise, the Switch is two for three, with the Crysis remaster struggling to keep up with the sequels. If you're in it for the visuals and not just the nostalgic flavors of the previous decade, then the remastered trilogy is best experienced on more powerful hardware.",2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 618133f3191c2e7e1aefda9e,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Antonio Ganga,90,"Whether you are a fan of the saga, or if you could not play it at the time, it is completely essential",2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 61ddc5029e5c48c548d6bcbe,Rapid Reviews UK,Stephen Brown,60,"I really didn’t know what to expect when starting the Crysis Remastered Trilogy, as I’d never played a game in the series before. Whenever I heard any discourse about them, it was always about their infamous performance woes, not just on consoles. I didn’t know anything about the story or gameplay, other than them being first-person shooters.",2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 617bc7b928b432432e4a15d9,Game Forces PT,Filipe Martins,75,"Crytek defines Crysis Remastered as an epic singleplayer experience. Both Crysis 2 and 3 are on par with newer first-person shooters, achieving great association with the characters and introducing a captivating storyline and theme. It's really a shame they didn't take the same care in refining the first title to make this experience complete. A clear opportunity for improvement in this set. However, its inclusion in this package is essential. We strongly recommend it if you want to relive this epic saga. If you're fans of first person shooters and focusing on single-player campaigns, it's also an experience to behold.",2021-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 617a2a3c1221bf35ed5427da,PSX Brasil,Bruno Henrique Vinhadel,70,"Offering more quantity than quality, Crysis Remastered Trilogy is a beautiful visual and technical work for games that have always been known for that. Despite this, much of the franchise already shows aging that can create a tiresome experience nowadays.",2021-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 6179f8be9b32d4350b5b2dbe,GameBlast,Matheus Senna de Oliveira,80,"Bringing back three true classics, Crysis Remastered Trilogy shows why they were references in the FPS market and deserve another chance in the current times. The ideal choice is to get the complete saga, not only because of the considerable discount, but especially because all of them are of excellent quality. Any option you prefer, these titles are obligatory in any library, especially for fans of good shooters and adventure games. I hope the remasters are successful and pave the way to a new game in the famous Crytek franchise.",2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 6178f61cdf320323c61314fc,Thumb Culture,,80,"Despite the odd flaw here and there, Crysis Remastered Trilogy remains highly playable today. The remaster treatment may look better in some places than others, but it still looks really good as a whole. What you get is three great games with a fantastic story and good gunplay, which costs less than a new game today. It’s a no-brainer and perfect for anyone who fancied Crysis in the past but missed out on it. If the whole trilogy had the same control and quality of life improvements as Crysis 3 it would have scored higher. That said, Crysis Remastered Trilogy takes home a respectful Thumb Culture Gold Award",2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 61762c95a8056001e167a20c,Gamerweb.pl,Kamil Kościelniak,80,"I only warn you that it is not worth judging the whole trilogy through the prism of the first game, because the 2nd and 3rd parts are a piece of solid, futuristic FPS.",2021-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 6175712aa8056001e167a17f,BaziCenter,Bahram Bigharaz,75,"After so many years, Crytek have finally managed to present the Crysis series on consoles in an appropriate way and as close as possible to the PC experience, but be warned that the dated AI and level design take some of its former glory away.",2021-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 6172647eebc11ae4a8301ef4,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,75,"The work done on Crysis 2 and 3 makes the Crysis Remastered Trilogy a better proposition than the first game alone. The more stable frame rate and presence of DLSS right out of the box provides a much better first impression compared to the unstable frame rate of the first game; the ray tracing is equally impressive yet flawed. The gunplay feels tighter in these entries, but newcomers may be more disappointed in seeing how the game constrains itself with each subsequent entry. There's still room for improvement, but the whole thing feels like a safer purchase for those who want to experience some good games with minor updates.",2021-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 6171af91f646c2c0016ecea3,PlayStation LifeStyle,Paulmichael Contreras,75,"The Crysis Remastered Trilogy is a great blast from the past. Fans of the series will have a great time replaying these classics, or maybe introducing younger gamers to one of the late aught's can't-miss franchises. It's a shame Saber Interactive didn't have more fun with additional modern features, but this still represents great value. At a launch price of $49.99 USD for all three games, this is a no-brainer for Crysis fans, as well as gamers looking for a lot of first-person shooting action without breaking the bank.",2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 61717b7bf646c2c0016ecdbc,33bits,Erika Gonzalvez Nestares,85,"Crytek comes back to our screens with Crysis Remastered Trilogy where we can enjoy the three main installments of the saga but where we have missed the inclusion of Crysis Warhead which, despite being a parallel story, was very popular with the public. A perfect opportunity to get to know this franchise that became a technical reference in its time and also with a very fun playable base.",2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 617166f4f646c2c0016ecd3a,SECTOR.sk,Peter Dragula,80,"Crysis is still impresive, however do not expect a lot of improvements and multiplayer.",2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 6170a071f646c2c0016ecb00,Shacknews,Chris Jarrard,80,Some movies work better in theaters. Some games work better on bleeding-edge hardware. The stars have aligned and a premium Crysis experience is available for the masses. There's never been a better time to put on the NanoSuit than right now. 8/10 8K roach shaders,2021-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 61706f44f646c2c0016ecaae,SomosXbox,Adrià Pérez,86,"Crysis Trilogy Remastered presents the iconic saga developed by Crytek during the Xbox 360 era, remastered to a more than remarkable level, raising to a higher rung the work that Crytek did during all those years. It's the perfect time to delve into this trilogy.",2021-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 616f9e29e2b051b79e060e66,Gaming Nexus,Rob Larkin,70,"Crysis Remastered released last year to mostly disappointing reviews. While the game itself isn't that much better in this trilogy, what does come to life is the evolution of the game space across iterations. What was missing from Crysis Remastered is corrected in the Crysis Remastered Trilogy, and it's not gameplay or glitches, it's context. Context to understand that no matter how you re-texture an outdated game, it might look modern on a screenshot but it will still feel outdated with your hands at the controls. It does, however deserve its place in history, and this is an opportunity to both experience that history, and move beyond into a trilogy that improves with each iteration. The end result is an average overall package by today's standards, but three games plucked from a decade or more ago should be proud to land safely average in the middle of today's pack and standards.",2021-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 61707b85f646c2c0016ecadf,PPE.pl,Kajetan Węsierski,75,"Crysis Remastered Trilogy is a really successful refresh that will allow new fans to love the whole series from the creators of the German studio Crytek. The biggest drawback, however, is Crysis 1, which still has a lot of bugs and makes the rating have to be slightly lowered.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 616f3baa8a1e37b0e132fe1f,FingerGuns,Miles Thompson,80,"Sporting two of the best FPS experiences of the early 2010s and the original, mindblowing graphical powerhouse that busted many a rig in 2007, the Crysis Remastered Trilogy offers hours of solid, smooth and satisfying FPS action. Not all of the improvements hit the mark, but the core of these titles is left intact. If you’ve never played Crysis before, now’s your chance to save the world in style with your ass-kicking Nanosuit. Just watch out for the first impression.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 616f05238a1e37b0e132fda2,Nintendo Life,,80,"Crysis 2 Remastered is a super solid port of an excellent FPS that looks and plays fantastically well on Switch. Yes, you lose out on multiplayer, but there's still a generous single player campaign to get stuck into here that does a great job of funnelling you through its blockbuster setpieces whilst ensuring you get plenty of opportunity to tool around and experiment with your crazy Nanosuit powers. Crysis 2 may well be the very best entry in Crytek's franchise, and it's absolutely one of the finest shooters currently available on Nintendo's hybrid console.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 616f050e8a1e37b0e132fd9e,Nintendo Life,,70,"Crysis 3 Remastered stealths its way onto Switch in a fantastic port that delivers super solid gameplay and very little in the way of noticeable technical issues. However, with its mutliplayer aspects completely excised, this is now a fairly slim package that ends up being the hardest to recommend of the three Crysis titles available on Nintendo's console, especially if you're considering picking it up as a standalone title. What's here is still top-notch stuff, it's just a little too short-lived.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 616ec5aa8a1e37b0e132fd3a,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,80,"The Crysis Remastered Trilogy arrives on Switch in a fantastic set of ports that deliver the full-fat super soldier experience with very little in the way of stutters, bugs or other technical failings. If you're picking this one up as a complete set, you've got a ton of excellent shooter action to blaze your way through in a trilogy of games that's aged remarkably well over the years and looks and plays great on Nintendo's hybrid console. Individually, however, things get a little more complicated, with the first two games easy recommendations, whilst number three is a little on the short side and feels rather threadbare without its multiplayer aspects to beef things up.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 616eb6ac8a1e37b0e132fd07,Impulsegamer,James Wright (Impulsegamer),80,"The Crysis Remastered Trilogy is not just for purists but is a series that can now be played perfectly on the PlayStation 5 for anyone. Unlike some of the more recent ""remastered"" games, The Crysis Remastered Trilogy is a true remastered experience that delivers an almost next-gen experience with some stunning graphical improvements.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 616e0d00e856d8ac61c53d70,COGconnected,Erin Castillo,80,"Even without a multiplayer component here it’s hard to dismiss the value of the Crysis Remastered Trilogy. For those who have already played these games there’s nothing new and spectacular that’s going to blow your mind. But if you want to jump into it once again, this time with better and more refined graphics, you won’t regret it. It may not be as good as the new-age titles but it’s certainly no longer living in the past. Now for anyone who hasn’t played this franchise this really feels like a no-brainer. Scoop up the Crysis Remastered Trilogy for just $49.99 and you’re going to have a fantastic time!",2021-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 616e0ce7e856d8ac61c53d11,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,85,"Between all three games, the Crysis Remastered Trilogy effectively provides something of a microcosm of how the first person shooter genre has evolved over the years, with the completely freeform open world beats of the first game soon being replaced by the linear opulence of the final game in the trio. That said, if you're a fan of the genre in general or have been hankering to play Crytek's impressive trio of shooter offerings for sometime now, there really is no better place to jump in than with the Crysis Remastered Trilogy.",2021-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 616e0cbfe856d8ac61c53c76,Merlin'in Kazanı,Tayfun Kumaş,80,"If you haven't experience the Crysis series in any way to date, it's worth taking.",2021-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 616e760d8a1e37b0e132fc85,Oyungezer Online,Oguz Erdogan,60,"As we approach 2022, so many optimization problems are not normal. A journey that begins with maximum enthusiasm and ends with maximum disappointment.",2021-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 616e672f8a1e37b0e132fc3c,Areajugones,Juan Linares,70,"A game that stays halfway to what could have been. It promises hours of fun at a competitive price considering that this is a compilation of three games. Once the three of them have passed, I doubt very much that I will get hooked on the saga again but who knows... There's something inside me that tells me that the best of this saga hasn't happened yet.",2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 616e48c4f64fd3ad487a6d7d,Everyeye.it,Alberto Lala,75,"The Crysis Remastered Trilogy allows you to relive a product that at the time had traits to say the least pioneering for the industry and that perhaps for this reason still had ample room for improvement. While returning at times an impression of a brake pulled, the story remains enjoyable and the approach chosen allows you to relive an experience updated to the parameters of current consoles.",2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 616e48aaf64fd3ad487a6d7a,GamingBolt,Steven Mattern,70,"Even with the missing multiplayer, Crysis' sci-fi single player campaigns provide a decent experience.",2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 616e243ff64fd3ad487a6b3b,Screen Rant,Mason Teague,80,"Outside of these technical issues, Crysis Remastered Trilogy does an excellent job of porting a classic video game series to modern day consoles. It maintains the core gameplay centered around making players an actual super soldier while upgrading visuals and performance for a satisfying experience. Those looking to try Crytek's magnum opus series for the first time or experience the adventures once again should find a lot to enjoy about Crysis Remastered Trilogy.",2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,5329e75ddce44287b4358238fff13915 61e59a6a9e5c48c548d6d70b,GameMAG,,70,"Solar Ash feels like a middle ground between something like Jet Set Radio and Shadow of the Colossus. Sadly, the new game by Heart Machine lacks any meaningful ambitions or novelty, and yet if you love the genre, Solar Ash is worth a try.",2022-01-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61d9dfa69e5c48c548d6ad20,PPE.pl,Roger Żochowski,75,"Solar Ash is a surreal adventure that allows us to literally swim through the game. And although over time the fun becomes quite repetitive, losing some charm, the style does not allow us to break away from it until the very end.",2022-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61cdd0e59e5c48c548d68ec9,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,80,"Solar Ash is a fun, fresh adventure that’s perfect for players who love getting lost in strange new worlds and being rewarded for exploring their every nook and cranny. Its tale is engaging enough to keep you moving forward (and backward, and up and down and every which way), and the final reveal is both well earned and well executed. It might not be the best game you play this year, but diving into the Ultravoid to explore it’s vast impossibilities and unearth it’s deepest secrets is an experience that shouldn’t be missed.",2021-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61cae9b79e5c48c548d68928,New Game Network,Dylan Blereau,69,"Solar Ash is a visually pleasing adventure that pulls you in quickly with its swift and elegant movement mechanics and a snazzy synth soundtrack. Despite the strong start, the experience begins to lose its grip the longer it goes, with unreliable performance and mundane combat.",2021-12-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 625a038c008489e208d83436,ComicBook.com,Jamie Lovett,60,"I feel comfortable saying that Solar Ash is going to be someone's favorite game. It has a singular artistic vision and a strong enough message that, for the right person at the right time in their life, it's going to ring true in a way that will resonate with them, perhaps like no other work of art. It's also hard to deny the game's visual splendor. For me, it is a game that I wish I loved, but only liked, and I fear that will be the most common experience. There are a few too many flaws to overlook, and it's hard not to compare it to the masterpieces it hoped to emulate. That said, the video game world could do with more ambitious, imperfect works like Solar Ash and fewer safer bets. It may not be quite the masterwork that Hyper Light Drifter was, but it's still likely to stick with you after the credits roll.",2021-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61be4d019e5c48c548d663d0,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,60,"A lot of games did similar things to what you can find in Solar Ash, and unfortunately this new Heart Machine's game can't offer anything new. It's still a fine game, but one would expect something much more than just fine from these developers.",2021-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61ba350f9e5c48c548d651b9,Gamefa,آریا مقدم,80,"All in all, Solar Ash is a well-built, well-colored and unique game that you won't regret experiencing.",2021-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61bf8fd19e5c48c548d66861,We Got This Covered,David Morgan,60,"Solar Ash hinges itself upon two core mechanics -- and almost nothing else. Skating around and dispelling corrupted masses of black goo is fun for a while, but when you've seen a game's whole hand in the first half-hour, it's a little hard to stay on board for the remainder.",2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61b871c19e5c48c548d63f84,Spaziogames,Gianluca Arena,76,"Solar Ash is a solid second effort from the talented people at Heart Machine Games, with an intoxicating sense of freedom, good boss fights and a gorgeous soundtrack. It's less polished and less deep than its predecessor, but it's worth your time and money.",2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61f4f8839e5c48c548d74f01,Twisted Voxel,Muhammad Ali Bari,75,"Boss fights continue to be the highlight of Solar Ash, and while the gaming experience isn't perfect, it's still enjoyable.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61b8cf769e5c48c548d645c2,Zoomg,علی گودرزی,75,"Solar Ash is a very well-built $20 platform that offers you a very entertaining package of stages, maps and platforming.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61b8ed3b9e5c48c548d649de,PSX Extreme,Lorenzo Lombardi,79,"Solar Ash has some of the best controls in the adventure platformer genre. Putting you in complete control of a badass, freerunning woman, you’ll skate the beautifully neon and fractured world the game drops you in. Sure, the story is underwhelming and the combat simplistic, but the excellent atmosphere and mechanics are worth taking the running jump.",2021-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61b5c95683e54798d121f9c6,VGChartz,Miles Gregory,65,"The developers at Heart Machine have created a game with an impeccable amount of heart, it’s just a shame they didn’t give it enough soul.",2021-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61b5771c83e54798d121f88d,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,85,"Solar Ash is an amazing and beautiful title that not only tells a nice story, but has a challenging and fun gameplay that will keep you hooked for its entire duration. Another great title by Heart Machine.",2021-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61b552e683e54798d121f849,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,76,"Solar Ash does fast-paced platforming brilliantly and it features a super-exciting formula to boot. At the same time, that's really all it has going for it so with some much-needed additional variety, it could have been an even greater experience.",2021-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61b3e9e983e54798d121f53b,The Outerhaven Productions,Ryan Easby,70,"Solar Ash is a beautiful adventure across worlds. While it can feel rather empty pacing-wise and overly ambitious to a fault, it’s still worth playing for people who love colour-filled skies and a huge expanse to skate across. Just don’t expect the combat to blow you away or the story to give you an existential crisis.",2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61b2c36383e54798d121edc6,VideoGamer,Josh Wise,80,Where Solar Ash goes from an intriguing ambient platformer to one of the year’s most fascinating releases is in its fixation on living as an act of being stuck.,2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61b228c8d57242701f43935d,TechRaptor,Joseph Allen,55,"Solar Ash has a strong core gameplay loop, but its weak story and heavy repetition make it tough to recommend.",2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61b21d65d57242701f4392c9,Shacknews,TJ Denzer,80,"Solar Ash is another hugely stylish venture from Heart Machine, though it’s not terribly long. Exploring any area to its fullest ran me about two to four hours and the whole thing ran about 11 hours for me when it was all said and done. Nonetheless, the graceful feel of movement, platforming, and combat in this game can’t be denied, and it’s accompanied by a lush and interesting mix of neon, natural, and industrial landscapes caught up in Solar Ash’s Voidspace. There’s a little jank in the controls here at here, but generally, for such a quick game, Solar Ash glides like a cosmic dream.",2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61b11818d57242701f4385a5,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,90,Solar Ash just managed to make it out in 2021 but it instantly became one of my favorite games of the year. It has an interesting story that got its hooks in me from the get go and the visuals and art direction are jaw dropping. Even though you spend a lot of the time doing a lot of the same things over and over the gameplay never got old to me as the fast and fluid movement system is so darn thrilling as are the towering boss fights. Solar Ash is a lot different from Hyper Light Drifter but it’s another must-play from Heart Machine.,2021-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61b0d178d57242701f438285,Guardian,Tom Regan,40,This unquestionably beautiful game about saving a planet from an encroaching black hole boldly goes where few have remained awake,2021-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61b09a5cd57242701f437fa8,The Games Machine,Emanuele Feronato,81,"When you want to get rid quickly of level bosses just so you can get back to running down ramps and trampolines, there is something amiss with the balance of the game. And this is exactly the issue with Solar Ash: common enemies aren't a big threat and boss battles break the flow, and not a in a great way. Exploring the game's bizarre worlds, on the other hand, is extremely fun, and requires above average amounts of skill and timing. If you are looking for a fast-paced 3D action platformer that also offers a good story, Solar Ash is a solid choice.",2021-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61ef64769e5c48c548d714f2,ComingSoon.net,Michael Leri,55,"Solar Ash is a little more ambitious than Hyper Light Drifter with its jump to 3D, but it has traded ambition for quality. The gameplay puts up the impression that it wants to be a kinetic platformer, yet it’s a shallow imitation of one that repeats a depressing number of times before it hits credits. Like a solar flare, Solar Ash hits players with a sharp burst of energy as it opens with some promising, speedy mechanics. But that energy quickly dissipates as it loses momentum right after its initial explosion as it trudges from level to level and never picks back up.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61c2644c9e5c48c548d67658,IGN Italy,Diego Cinelli,78,"A compelling game, which loses a few shots due to a narrative that is not quite up to par.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61b0a950d57242701f4380db,Screen Rant,Leo Faierman,60,"In its lesser moments, it comes off as a singular presentation looking for a more involved game underneath, better combat and better bosses which could more effectively serve these assets. It still remains a worthwhile quest to see through to the end, but games like Solar Ash are frustrating in that they could have been so much more.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61b0a907d57242701f4380c9,Game Rant,Dalton Cooper,70,"Solar Ash is repetitive and short, but that doesn't take away from how fun the core gameplay is. The developers have nailed Solar Ash's traversal system, making it genuinely fun to explore and complete the various platforming challenges. The art style is striking, the bosses are impressive, and while it may not have the same lasting impact Hyper Light Drifter did, Solar Ash is still worth checking out for fans of Heart Machine's work and the 3D platformer genre in general.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61af960144c44e6c7510467c,CGMagazine,Jordan Biordi,90,Solar Ash is a non-stop roller-coaster of pulse pounding gameplay and intriguing narrative. A must-play!,2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61af8d8d44c44e6c751045b7,Gaming Nexus,Henry Yu,90,"Solar Ash defines the new standard for open-world indie games by providing an absolutely lovely world to traverse, with a beautiful soundtrack to listen to. From the flow of movement and smooth platforming, to the giant colossi and heartwarming story, I had to step back to discover I was playing a fine piece of art.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61af32a6ae612c62fdd33909,TheSixthAxis,Gareth Chadwick,90,"Solar Ash is one of the best games of the year. It looks gorgeous, its story is pretty unique and surprising, and its set-piece moments get really intense, as you might expect from skating along the back of a black goo and bone dragon. It's a nice surprise to end the year with that any ""skating combined with combat and gigantic monsters"" enthusiasts, which is definitely already a thing.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61ae49b0d3d48c5c6a071768,Kakuchopurei,Jonathan Leo,90,"[T]his 3D action platformer is as good as it gets. Definitely a speedrunner's delight, if you're into that sort of thing. And if you love unfolding stories with that personal touch injected with high concept sci-fi, Solar Ash's tale will delight alongside its mesmerizing visuals and score.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61efe9879e5c48c548d71ea7,WhatIfGaming,Ali Hashmi,90,"Solar Ash is an emotional game with a lot of heart. It’s a feast for the eyes, with an incredible movement system, and a world built around your core moveset. The story isn’t as consistent but still wraps up nicely.",2021-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61b3771583e54798d121f142,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,70,,2021-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61ae8eb2ae612c62fdd334e9,GamingTrend,David Flynn,85,"Controlling Rei in Solar Ash's beautiful world is an absolute joy, with fluid, precise, and simple controls as well as a diverse set of challenges to overcome. Unfortunately, there are more than a few moments where the normally excellent level design suddenly becomes tedious and annoying.",2021-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61ae6f618e6d436213f5ce3c,Paste Magazine,Charlie Wacholz,88,"Despite the comparisons it might draw to Shadow of the Colossus, Jet Set Radio or Hyper Light Drifter, Solar Ash delivers a wholly unique experience that combines a smooth, unparalleled sense of speed, incredible level design, and a gorgeous art style. Even if the same can't be said about its narrative or controls, Solar Ash skates in at the last minute to become one of the year's most interesting games.",2021-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61ae4470d3d48c5c6a0716d4,PC Gamer,Sam Greer,70,"Despite its strengths, Solar Ash fails to skate free from the gravity of its influences.",2021-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61ae1e2dd3d48c5c6a07159a,PlayStation Universe,Sebastian Hawden,80,"While I would have liked a bit more variety, what Solar Ash gives is a beautiful, vivid, technological adventure that drips with style. Its fluid traversal, combat and puzzle-like sections are a joy to navigate, as are its hulking bosses. Solar Ash is like nothing else on the market at the moment and that alone is enough for me to recommend it. What more could you want than a stunning, fluid, unique game? Not much, I reckon.",2021-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61adefbcd3d48c5c6a071257,Flickering Myth,Shaun Munro,60,"As maddening as it is beautiful, Solar Ash's gorgeous aesthetic is thoroughly undermined by traversal mechanics that are neither fun nor intuitive.",2021-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61abe5cb736dbe46128a9e53,Explosion Network,Wil James,75,"Solar Ash was a bit of a mixed experience, with not all aspects meeting the high quality of its core features. The first-rate visuals and the fluid movement system do lots of heavy lifting and do still outweigh the negatives to provide a world worth exploring in a way that will be hard not to enjoy.",2021-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61ac46f703e2ec4828ff0900,Slant Magazine,Steven Scaife,60,"That emptiness only becomes harder to ignore when the story foregrounds itself, pulling you back for chats with your AI partner or scattering insipid post-apocalyptic lore documents all over the levels. For all of Solar Ash’s sense of genuine, thrilling speed in its mechanics, the game fails to muster any sense of accompanying narrative momentum, content to warm over imagery and ideas from Anno Hideaki’s Neon Genesis Evangelion, Shadow of the Colossus, and countless media inspired by each. Solar Ash reaches for awe and splendor somewhere beyond its overall poverty of imagination, succeeding occasionally yet also suggesting that the wordless storytelling of Hyper Light Drifter had been the right way to go.",2021-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 61b1ca2ad57242701f438fb7,WellPlayed,Mark Isaacson,95,Solar Ash is a neon dream that will not fail to delight fans of Hyper Light Drifter and beyond.,2021-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,7ff8ed2a8f1d4cbd824bb00c34116555 5f849b41fce0972e4e5f6ef1,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,71,Rebel Galaxy Outlaw will make you feel like a bonafide space cowboy with its fantastic mesh of gameplay elements and memorable cast of characters. Just make sure you're willing to put a lot of effort into learning how to play it before you take the plunge into space.,2020-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5f75d52c839d422425c7de61,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,There’s plenty of space out there to make a name for yourself in Rebel Galaxy Outlaw.,2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5f74275fcc71e361680c8f08,IGN Italy,Andrea Giongiani,82,"A very nicely done port of a very nice space sim. IF you love the genre, and perhaps love Firefly too, it's a must have.",2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5f71fb96cc71e361680c8a53,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,90,"Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is a wonderfully well-realised and stylish slice of space-sim action set in a satisfyingly seedy galaxy full of untrustworthy scum and illegal activity. The dogfighting action here is wonderfully tight and engaging thanks to the game's clever auto-pursuit mechanic, resulting in explosive ship-to-ship combat that allows you to get up close and personal, tracking your prey without much of the laborious fuss of other efforts in the genre. Juno Markev may not be the most exciting of protagonists and the story doesn't really come to much in the end, but there's a ton of side missions and a dynamic economy and morality system to keep you busy as you slowly unravel the mystery behind who killed her husband and left her for dead. Overall, this one's an easy recommendation for space-sim fans, dogfighting fiends and anyone else looking to indulge their inner space rebel.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5f71eeddcc71e361680c8a3a,NintendoWorldReport,John Rairdin,85,"This is a sprawling space-sim RPG that builds excellently on the path tread by its predecessors. The Switch version, while not without some hiccups, is highly impressive. While yes the sharp uptick in difficulty found in the primary questline is a bit jarring, so long as you're willing to put in the time it can be overcome.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5da9c6675600ae62dfe10264,GameGrin,,85,"Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is a fun and addicting space combat game with an amazing soundtrack. However, controls can be really weird without a game controller and playing it for the first time is very daunting unless one watches a 40 minutes long introductory/tutorial video.",2019-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5dea9c69ad4f81777e1f4ee5,Darkstation,Jonathan Miley,80,Outlaw is irrevocably everything that the first game should have been. It combines arcade and simulation gameplay in a way that is dynamic and fun but it definitely does require commitment.,2019-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808793765d67787aab71,TheSixthAxis,Miguel Moran,70,"Rebel Galaxy Outlaw manages to take plenty of familiar elements and whisk them together into a completely original package. The dusty trucker atmosphere combined with the sharp and agile dogfighting gameplay kept me engaged for hours, although the back-tracking and cash grinding wore me out before too long. Even with those issues, there's something special about the aesthetic of Rebel Galaxy Outlaw that demands the attention of anyone looking for some good, dirty spaceship action.",2019-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d9bfbfbc348b168d818b027,Geeks Under Grace,LJ Lowery,90,"Rebel Galaxy stands out in the space sim genre as a game that can be as easy or tough as you choose to make, and has a well thought-out world that is worth exploring.",2019-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 628df4a90bfe2deada176efe,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,90,Double Damage Games has created the perfect gateway drug into the world of space sims. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw combines accessible mechanics with extremely polished gameplay and then wraps it all up in with an excellent presentation.,2019-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aab39,MonsterVine,Shannon P. Drake,90,"With space combat that feels just like the 90s and some nice, new quality of life features, Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is the game your 14 your old self would’ve killed for.",2019-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aab46,COGconnected,Alexander Thomas,70,"For fans of space flight sims, this game is a beauty to play if only it could be handled with a controller.",2019-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aab37,PC Invasion,Alex Johnson,70,"Rebel Galaxy Outlaw successfully builds upon the first game by introducing an entirely new combat system. This change is a major step forward, and it shows that the developers are putting their resources towards bettering this series. Overall, the rich RPG mechanics mixed with classic space flight make for some deep and engaging gameplay. ",2019-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aab36,PC Gamer,,78,A lively space-western that sacrifices scale in favour of style.,2019-08-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808793765d67787aab67,Checkpoint Gaming,,75,"Though I adored all the little time-wasters in the game and flying through space, it just wouldn’t be what it is without that carefully crafted country rock music in the background,",2019-08-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aab4b,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,70,"For better or worse, Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is 2019’s Wing Commander: Privateer. It has one of the most satisfying space combat of the last decade, but falls short on everything else.",2019-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5f00d925d88e035744c198a6,Cram-Gaming,Andrew Banks,80,"For the low-price Double Damage ask for, this I have to recommend for anyone who likes space shooters. The galaxy offers plentiful work and an endless number of AI opponents to test you skills against. A cool game then perhaps lacking overall depth but well worth the ride. And the music, holy s***!",2019-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aab44,We Got This Covered,David Morgan,70,"For a game set in space, Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is rich in atmosphere. While some activities are a bit of a letdown, there's a lot of gratification in cashing in a hefty profit from a lengthy space-truckin' session.",2019-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aab40,GamingTrend,Bryan Lawver,75,"Rebel Galaxy Outlaw brings a smaller scope and simplified controls to a sometimes intimidating genre, watering down the grandeur of spaceflight, but making it more fun and accessible at the same time. Its repetitive missions and sparse narrative weigh it down, but its fantastically engaging dogfights make it an easy recommendation.",2019-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aab48,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,98,"Double Damage Games has nailed it out of the park with the near-perfect evolution of Rebel Galaxy Outlaw. With its stunning graphics, detailed universe, and stellar gameplay, it is an upgrade in every sense of the word from the original Rebel Galaxy, but it has not lost touch with the core of the original title. Strong quests, side missions, customization options, and scope will firmly land RGO as the best space game of 2019.",2019-08-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aab42,GameSpot,James Swinbanks,80,"Lose yourself amongst the stars in this excellent space combat and trading sim with a dry, southern drawl.",2019-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aab3e,Gaming Nexus,Randy Kalista,85,"I can’t say enough good things about Rebel Galaxy Outlaw. It’s a sucker punch aimed at all the bloated, morbidly obese space sims out on the market today. Yes, there’s room for them, too. But Outlaw distills the ‘90s space-combat and trading sim into a great-looking, great-playing game for a new generation. ",2019-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aab2a,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Chris Farnell,,"Its entry into the cockpit-based, open-world, space-trucking genre puts this game in an arena with some heavy hitters, ambition-wise. Nevertheless, with a development team of five people and a price tag of only £24, it seems fair that it’s less of a world to live in, and more one to visit for a while. And I’ll certainly be coming back here – next time I want to pick a fight.",2019-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aab04,Game Revolution,Jason Faulkner,70,"Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is a great arcade space shooter with a lot of style. Unfortunately, it lacks a bit in substance, and expanding the various systems and lore would have taken it from a good game to a great game. However, Outlaw does fill a niche and is an excellent space arcade shooter. ",2019-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aaaf7,Wccftech,Rosh Kelly,70,"Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is a fresh coat of paint on a genre on a tired genre, but while its fun enough to play, other games have already revolutionised what this games seeks to improve upon",2019-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aaaf0,IGN,Dan Stapleton,80,Rebel Galaxy Outlaw does a great job of modernizing the spacefighter gameplay of classics like Wing Commander: Privateer and Freelancer.,2019-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aaafd,ACG,Jeremy Penter,100,Incredibly fun title with an excellent eye towards the fun of being a space cowboy.,2019-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aaaf9,GameSkinny,John Schutt,80,"Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is one of the best space sims of recent memory, with a strong narrative, fast-paced combat, and amazing music with few stumbles.",2019-08-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aaaf4,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is very much its own thing, taking the best parts of the prior game and putting it in a new perspective. It evokes Privateer and Freelancer vibes, with the look of X-Wing spectacularly. It’s an accessible arcade game that has a lot of repetition in its loop, but that gameplay is really fun. There’s so many secrets to discover, and places to explore, that even dozens upon dozens of hours I haven’t seen it all. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is one of better games I’ve played this year.",2019-08-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aaae8,TechRaptor,Robert N. Adams,80,"Rebel Galaxy Oulaw changes genres from its predecessor and manages to make a fun, compelling experience with a lot of customization options and an accessible way for nearly anyone to play.",2019-08-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aaad6,Gamers Heroes,,70,Anyone who likes the idea of being a bounty hunter in space will enjoy their time with Rebel Galaxy Outlaw. Just don't expect the casino to blow you away.,2019-08-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 5d86808693765d67787aab0a,Bazimag,Sina Golab Zade,78,Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is a fun and full space western adventure that is waiting for all the space cowboys out there to run wild in it. The story and graphics aren't that great but the music and sheer amount of added feature compared to the previous entry more than makes up for it.,2019-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,bc519a47c9b44920828c718e367e20b5 60a0d5caa321e63347095d05,Cubed3,Drew Hurley,80,"Haunting, evocative, introspective, atmospheric and memorable, Shady Part of Me feels like a journey - and, a very personal one at that. It's the kind of journey that many in the audience will be able to identify with. It may only take a few hours, but it's one worth experiencing more than once. Just eight people made this title, and it's exciting to see what that little team will be able to do next.",2021-05-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 6059f05bcfbed43e46465079,Movies Games and Tech,Daniel Waite,70,"The gaming world is getting better and better with delivering touching tales and emotive plots. Shady Part of Me is a prime example of an interesting mechanic mixed with an excellent story. You may be disappointed, confused, or annoyed with the outcome. Don’t let it tarnish the journey you have taken. With a distinct art style, sombre music, and well-delivered pace, I can’t help but recommend you try this. Buy a copy here! Darkness and light must come together to help you escape your personal prison. Grab your shadow and solve the problems you face!",2021-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 6023925f0f8974118c93a8e1,BaziCenter,,80,"Shady Part of Me is an entertaining experience that will last around 4 hours, and will probably satisfy you in the end, but because of its 15 dollars price tag it might not be something that you want to rush into.",2021-02-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 601ab93b0f8974118c939ec0,Darkstation,,80,"Overall, this is a fun, deceivingly complex game that portrays mental health in a unique and mostly accurate light. Between the simplified gameplay and lovely and dark graphics, this game is one to add to your collection especially if you enjoy problem solving and puzzles.This reminds me - better go call my therapist.",2021-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 6012e31b0f8974118c939709,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,85,"Overall, The Shady Part of Me was a good time. There were times I didn’t know what was going on in the story, but the simple feel of its mechanics while still keeping the complexity of the puzzles really kept me going. Its a really interesting game that I think puzzle platforming fans should try, and with its rewind feature and the bit-sized progression aspects, it makes the entire thing an enjoyable time all the way though.",2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5ffed5b30f8974118c938163,Jump Dash Roll,Jesse Gregoire,60,A story too abstract and gameplay too basic keep this puzzle-platformer lurking in the shadows.,2021-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5fe922ba8add7352830ff834,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,"It pleases me to say that Shady Part of Me is one of the best surprises of the year so if you like indie puzzlers, you have to play this.",2020-12-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5fee2b390f8974118c937a24,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,95,"On a final note, Shady Part of Me should have been on my Game of the Year list but with how late it was released, it sadly won’t be making it as I quite literally got to experience this tale this past weekend. It’s not a very long adventure, but it packs a punch both from the visuals and the musical score, to the emotions coming through both of your protagonists as they try to find the exit that they’ve been searching for together.",2020-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5fe79bcd8add7352830ff688,GameBlast,Tiago Herrmann,80,"Shady Part of Me abuses of black and white to create a powerful psychological journey filled with melancholy. Even though its main narrative sounds vague and confusing, the smart puzzles and the appropriate gameplay dynamics are enough to portray themes such as depression and anxiety in a concise and conscious way.",2020-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5fe4d1208add7352830ff5c9,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,65,"Shady Part of Me is a game that puzzle platformer enthusiasts will most likely enjoy. But when all's said and done, it looks like this will stay in the shadows compared to the indies it takes ideas from. It's fun at the time, but ultimately forgettable.",2020-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5fe270418add7352830ff448,GamingTrend,Abdul Saad,75,"Despite its cryptic storytelling and repetitive gameplay, Shady Part of Me is a game that deserves to be played and experienced especially by puzzler fans.",2020-12-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5fe0b1fc8add7352830ff2c4,Spaziogames,,77,"Shady Part of Me tells a compelling story of solitudine, resistance and self-consciousness. Douze Dixièmes' first game is a delicate one, a realistic portrait of a tribulated adolescence.",2020-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5fe09eab8add7352830ff2bc,TheSixthAxis,Nic Bunce,80,"Like the characters in the game, Shady Part of Me is elegant, but troubled. At its core, the game is a well-designed puzzle game about a girl who has to cooperate with herself to overcome her mental health condition. Between this and the moody, melancholy aesthetic, the game hits home in all the right ways, which is why it's such a shame that the ending just doesn't stick the landing.",2020-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5fe015378add7352830ff25d,PSX Brasil,Bruno Ribeiro,85,"Regarding what Shady Part of Me promises, the game is flawless. It has a cool story that is camouflaged between puzzles and dialogues and gradually introduces new mechanics to the gameplay. However, its short duration and the excessive ease of some parts are factors that may disappoint players looking for something more challenging and deep.",2020-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5fdf60ce8add7352830ff1c6,PlayStation Universe,Dan Twohig,80,"Shady Part Of Me is a stunning indie platformer puzzler that is a treat for both the mind and the eyes. There are some gorgeously original puzzles, although there is perhaps an over reliance on the same type of ""box shadow"" puzzles throughout. That isn't to say there is any feeling of repetitiveness, and the mechanics are reliably satisfying that you'll always be up for the next puzzle. Shady Part Of Me demonstrates a lot of thoughtfulness and heart. Indeed this title is an excellent debut for the French developers.",2020-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5fe2dbf78add7352830ff498,MonsterVine,Samantha Lienhard,80,"The story might be a bit too slow and ambiguous for some, especially when it comes to the ending, but Shady Part of Me is filled with clever puzzles that should appeal to fans of the puzzle-platformer genre.",2020-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5fda18038add7352830fe7e7,Wccftech,Nathan Birch,65,"Shady Part of Me is a decent puzzle platformer, which offers some inventive challenges and an overall polished presentation. That said, almost everything about the game, including its story, aesthetic, and core mechanics, are lifted wholesale from more memorable indie games like Braid, Limbo, Little Nightmares, and Contrast. Like a shadow cast upon your bedroom wall, Shady Part of Me may be fleetingly interesting, but it won't leave a lasting impression.",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5fd4b384038871749d418a22,COGconnected,Ricky Knight,76,"A Shady Part of Me is short and could be completed in an evening or two, so it’s much easier to digest what’s on offer before the simplicity of it wears you out. Overall, I would love to have seen more complexity in my time with it, or simply deeper twists on an already crowded genre. If not mechanically then emotionally. LIMBO and INSIDE were standouts not only because of the mechanics but the world-building and tension as well. Likewise, Braid was an homage that never squandered on difficulty. I hope that what comes next from this studio is a bit more daring than what came before it, as A Shady Part of Me inspires confidence.",2020-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5fd390e5038871749d41888b,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,70,"If you’re after a new puzzle game to play, you’d be wise to consider Shady Part of Me, especially if you’re drawn to its moody aesthetic. Just be aware that it probably won’t hold your attention with a vice-like grip due to the repetitive nature of many of its puzzles. While it’s not a long game by any means, you’re more likely to enjoy it over numerous sittings, rather than being glued to the screen from beginning to end.",2020-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5fd30b1b038871749d418807,IGN Italy,Damaso Scibetta,83,"In a beautiful mix between 2D e 3D, a little girl and her shadow show us the fragility of the human mind, between fears and anxiety. Along many psychological sessions, the two characters try to cooperate to solve a large number of puzzles based on light, shadows and gravity. A little gem.",2020-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5fd2d4bc038871749d4187b7,Gameblog,Filipe Da Silva Barbosa,80,"Making its first foray in the world of video games, the french studio Douze Dixi'mes gave birth to a great platformer, full of inventive puzzles and sweet narrative ideas. The art direction is flawless, especially the soundtrack - one of the most thrilling of the past months. In the end, this short but well-conducted journey surely will resonate in every gamer's heart.",2020-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5fd8e508038871749d418dfa,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,85,"Excellent gameplay, unique ideas, and a strong presentation make for an easily recommendable narrative puzzle platformer.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5fd2d4ce038871749d4187bd,TechRaptor,Joseph Allen,75,"Shady Part of Me has a frustrating story and a terrible title, but it's a great little puzzle platformer with a very neat central mechanic.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5fd2d4c0038871749d4187ba,Attack of the Fanboy,Dean James,80,"While it may not be a very long game, Shady Part of Me is well worth the time playing through for both the interesting gameplay and aesthetic that surrounds what is a pretty somber story.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,22388508a3c34250958b552bf6df3333 5d867ffc93765d67787a79a4,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,73,Crystal Crisis is definitely a step up from Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo although that step is a rather small one so it ends up feeling more like a retro copycat than a new and exciting puzzler.,2019-08-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,0d0066ee2bdd40feab491b76f5387a5b 5d9beff5c348b168d818b012,Geeks Under Grace,LJ Lowery,70,"Crystal Crisis is a fun spiritual successor to Puzzle Fighter that is simple enough for all ages to pick up, but it falls a little short compared to its crossover predecessor.",2019-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,0d0066ee2bdd40feab491b76f5387a5b 5d867ffc93765d67787a79a7,Nintendo Times,David Buck,70,GOOD - Crystal Crisis is a fun puzzler featuring various Nicalis characters and other cameos. You’ll be battling it out against the CPU or friends to see who comes out on top.,2019-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,0d0066ee2bdd40feab491b76f5387a5b 5d867ffc93765d67787a799f,Pure Nintendo,Jaime Carrillo,100,"Save Tetris and Puyo Pop for when you want to wind down before bedtime. Crystal Crisis is as intense as puzzle gaming gets and has sparked new life into a genre not known for surprises. From the heart-pumping puzzle action to the full-fledged story mode and a roster that screams ""fan service,"" it would be a crime to call Crystal Crisis anything less than an absolute diamond.",2019-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,0d0066ee2bdd40feab491b76f5387a5b 5d867ffc93765d67787a79a1,VGChartz,Evan Norris,60,"It's not as refined or as well-paced as some of the stalwarts of the genre, and its story mode is a let-down, but it's still a clever puzzle-fighting hybrid with many different modes",2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,0d0066ee2bdd40feab491b76f5387a5b 5d869bf1dea87b724c296242,Nintendo Wire,Ricky Berg,80,"Even with other puzzle fighters out there, Crystal Crisis manages to make a name for itself and stand out with its unique mechanics and roster.",2019-05-28T07:00:00.000Z,False,0d0066ee2bdd40feab491b76f5387a5b 5d867ffc93765d67787a7999,Nintendo Enthusiast,Miguel Moran,80,"Crystal Crisis is, put simply, puzzle perfection. It’s simple, addictive, and oh so colorful.",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,0d0066ee2bdd40feab491b76f5387a5b 5d867ffc93765d67787a7995,Destructoid,CJ Andriessen,80,"Outside of those pesky load times, it's hard to find fault with Crystal Crisis. This is just a well-made game, a genuinely fun puzzler that challenges players to imagine new strategies with every character they try. And with memory mode beckoning me to play again and again, I don't imagine I'll be taking up any of the other Switch puzzle games for a long, long time.",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,0d0066ee2bdd40feab491b76f5387a5b 5d867ffc93765d67787a7980,DualShockers,Tomas Franzese,55,Crystal Crisis is a decent puzzle fighter that ultimately suffers due to bad pacing and lackluster capitalization of its premise.,2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,0d0066ee2bdd40feab491b76f5387a5b 5d867ffb93765d67787a797e,Nintendo Life,Lewis White,70,"Crystal Crisis isn't going to dethrone the kings of the falling block genre anytime soon. It's a solid puzzler with a heart of gold, but it doesn't have the decades of improvements that its peers have. With a solid amount of content, an amazing cast of characters and fantastic presentation, though, we recommend this as a fun alternative if you tire of Tetris 99.",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,0d0066ee2bdd40feab491b76f5387a5b 5d867ffb93765d67787a7970,GamingTrend,Abram Buehner,80,"Nicalis' marriage of puzzle and fighting game elements in the fan service-heavy Crystal Crisis coalesces in a largely satisfying experience. While the roster can feel unbalanced, loading times can be long and the story mode feels trite, the overarching, nuanced gameplay will keep players strategizing and returning to Crystal Crisis time and time again.",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,0d0066ee2bdd40feab491b76f5387a5b 60e349c0907da6e46337be67,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,80,"As a tactical rogue-lite, Crying Suns feels kind of unique. It has some things in common with FTL, but really it's very much its own beast.",2021-07-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,462844c5fc104812a53792c42d400644 5debeeeaad4f81777e1f506c,GamingTrend,Devo Deaves,80,Crying Suns is a characterful rogue-lite that really sets its sci-fi tone well from the get-go; strong writing and a great soundtrack build the universe while the high stakes nature of every move is engaging and keeps every run as fresh as the last.,2019-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,462844c5fc104812a53792c42d400644 5de8f569ad4f81777e1f4b06,Darkstation,Jukka Piira,70,"Crying Sun is stylish, fast-paced and simple to play but its content runs thin and it can also be often unfair because of its high reliance on random factor. It may be true that half of everything is luck but in the long run, it doesn’t always turn into meaningful gameplay.",2019-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,462844c5fc104812a53792c42d400644 5dc9b5de66e2226fc006270d,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,90,"Many games claim to be inspired by the likes of FTL, but few actually manage to do its legacy justice like Alt Shift's Crying Suns.",2019-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,462844c5fc104812a53792c42d400644 5da06469f8aa4272152024fb,COGconnected,Ricky Knight,79,"All told, Crying Suns is a slick reinterpretation of FTL’s core design. ",2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,462844c5fc104812a53792c42d400644 5d9ab35cdd86394a41559f2c,Pardis Game,شهاب زارعِی,75,"Crying Suns is an enjoyable roguelike experience that is carried by its excellent writing and gorgeous art direction. The story is a reminiscent of greatest works of Science Fiction, and will surely charm all fans of the genre. Although gameplay can get repetitive quickly Because of the way progression and events were designed, the robust storytelling mostly makes up for it ",2019-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,462844c5fc104812a53792c42d400644 5d8d087ab59781214caf43b2,PC Gamer,,79,"It's too repetitive and easy, but Crying Suns story and frantic combat are worth experiencing anyway.",2019-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,462844c5fc104812a53792c42d400644 5d8680d193765d67787ac393,Culture of Gaming,Ryan Warner,85,"It’s a very solid game that does everything it’s trying to do very well. It manages to weave a narrative seamlessly into rogue-lite gameplay and maintain the standard mechanical progression alongside it. Space rogue-lites are a genre I’ve been desperate to love for a long time, but between FTL and Space Traders: Frontiers I just couldn’t. This one is the exception to that rule. It takes the same formula and makes it far more palatable. It’s well worth playing.",2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,462844c5fc104812a53792c42d400644 5d8680d193765d67787ac391,Cultured Vultures,Maxim Klose-Ivanov,70,"Crying Suns is a solid story-driven take on the sci-fi strategy roguelite, with great atmosphere, an interesting story, and cerebral tactical combat. The experience is mired only by several bland game features, some grating repetitiveness from a lack of variety in events and dialogue, and an odd lack of personality from the officers.",2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,462844c5fc104812a53792c42d400644 5edeb3b5c28b1c4114c27b8b,33bits,Jon Andoni Ortiz,75,"Crying Suns puts its trust in its atmosphere and history to reach the player. In that aspect of course it succeeds, but the title lacks baking in the form of events and situations for the player. If you can forgive that, and especially if you like science fiction and space, give it a try. It's sure to make you wonder, and you can destroy a few of mankind's enemies along the way.",2019-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,462844c5fc104812a53792c42d400644 5d8680d093765d67787ac376,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,70,"The world is interesting, the battle system is well done, tactical and fun. You have a lot of choices to make as you play, what to upgrade, how much to explore and how to handle events. Crying Suns takes a lot of inspiration from FTL, but twists the idea into its own unique set of game-play mechanics that set it apart.",2019-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,462844c5fc104812a53792c42d400644 5d8680d093765d67787ac374,GameSpace,James Evans,75,"Crying Suns, a grim, sci-fi rogue-like adventure, leads us through Alt Shift's version of a post-apocalyptic galaxy, complete with pirates, mutants, robot worshipping religious zealots, and other unsavory characters. The game features tactical combat, a strategic map with resource management mechanics, and a mystery for the player to unfold.",2019-09-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,462844c5fc104812a53792c42d400644 601cdf9d0f8974118c93a1ca,GameGrin,Luke Greenfield,75,"Spellbreak offers a breath of life into the lungs of the battle royale genre. New battle royales have to fight hard to keep their head above the water that is infested by the titans that are Fortnite, PUBG, Warzone, and Apex Legends, but Spellbreak's innovative gameplay might just be what the genre is looking for.",2021-02-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 6006e6190f8974118c9387a0,MMOGames,Alex Sinclair Lack,75,"As it stands, the satisfying gauntlet combos and fast-paced combat can only go so far. With Fortnite’s season 4 providing an array of similar superpowers, to achieve longevity, Spellbreak must continue to shake up the status quo. Thankfully, that’s exactly what the upcoming update promises.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5fce7c81038871749d4180d0,The Game Fanatics,Julian Harris,90,"With the addition of new game modes and a quest system, Spellbreak continues to improve on the base game. Proletariat has done a great job at creating a platform for a game. They have left a lot of space for expansion in the future. The art style is beautiful and bright. There are a ton of character skins to unlock but I wish that a single character could be customized with more detail. A lot has gone into the making of Spellbreak and the future is looking bright for this title. We can’t wait to see what comes next.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f9be2bbfce0972e4e5f935e,FingerGuns,Rossko Keniston,70,Spellbreak does more than enough to allow it to stand out in a stuffed genre and offers a terrific variety in its weapon options. There’s absolutely something here if you’re looking for a Royale without shotguns. Don’t sleep on it.,2020-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5fdd702b8add7352830ff0c1,Geeks Under Grace,LJ Lowery,70,Spellbreak is a fun and frantic battle royale that still has room to grow as it evolves with future seasons.,2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f807bb7fce0972e4e5f6af3,TechRaptor,Alex Verdini,70,"Magical combat is a new take on battle royale, but inconsistent battles and match pacing disappoint",2020-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f7ee0cbfce0972e4e5f694e,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,76,"Spellbreak is typically a blast, no matter which of the platforms you jump on to play it delivering some fast paced fantasy battle royale action.",2020-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f7e09443e66016bf9ecc48c,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,80,I absolute had a blast with Spellbreak. This is a title in the overpopulated battle royale that deserves to find success and is gunning for your attention – it simply is ticking a lot of the right boxes for someone who might have issues with the slow nature of the genre.,2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f80ba45fce0972e4e5f6b88,KeenGamer,Joseph Pascoulis,65,"Released by developer Proletariat in September 2020, Spellbreak is a new Battle Royale multiplayer experience which allows players to conjure spells and channel the elements in order to defeat enemies. Although Spellbreak has its rough edges and is still no doubt in development, it produces a very unique Battle Royale experience which many players will find refreshing and fun.",2020-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f774132839d422425c7dfc9,Destructoid,CJ Andriessen,60,"Future updates will hopefully sort out all those connection issues, but what Spellbreak needs more than anything is a glow up. Because the elemental combat here is sensational, but all that goodness is trapped in this garden-variety fantasy setting that's holding back the true potential of what Proletariat could create here.",2020-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f764922839d422425c7df2b,Attack of the Fanboy,Brandon Adams,80,"Spellbreak is a good battle-royale with great combat. It's graphics and world-design won't ""wow"" anyone, but the ability to dish out devastating magical destruction in chaotic duals is unlike anything else currently on the market.",2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f762a32839d422425c7def5,Generación Xbox,Gabriel Fuentes,75,"A new participant arrives in the battle royale arena. With originality and unique touches, Spellbreak seeks to quickly take over a good portion of the players.",2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f744c37cc71e361680c8f22,GamingTrend,Ben Lombardo,80,"Spellbreak could be a huge hit if it was capable of drawing in the numbers, but a poor marketing campaign established otherwise. Even still, Proletariat's fantastic sound design, music, gameplay mechanics, and art style creates a hugely immersive experience for the player; comfortably satisfying a player's desire to experience games shaped around elemental magic. It's a shame that such an incredibly rewarding experience is marred by bot-heavy games.",2020-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f8b4c32fce0972e4e5f7c45,INDIANTVCZ,Petr Duppal,80,"This magical battle royale takes a recommendation of 8 points. Mainly for an enriched approach to the genre and brisk gameplay and matchmaking. The advantage is that you don't even have to play with friends to cooperate, because you can create combos here yourself. We hope that the developers will take proper care of the game, because now it is entirely up to them whether as many people as possible will stay with the game.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f765205839d422425c7df31,GameCrate,Giancarlo Valdes,78,"Spellbreak's combat is stylish and offers a lot of flexibility. If the developer follows through on its roadmap (which promises more storytelling among other things), it could really turn into something special.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f739b34cc71e361680c8e9a,GameBlast,Nycolas Medeiros,80,"Spellbreak bets on spells and abilities instead of weapons and equipment in a new style of Battle Royale game. Despite the fun gameplay and the very welcome cross-play options, the very large map makes some matches monotonous. Right now, the game is very light on content, the studio will need to create several events and new gauntlets to keep the game relevant and to guarantee its place among the best of its kind.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f71c02dcc71e361680c89e7,ThisGenGaming,Charles Oakley,85,"Overall, Spellbreak is unbridled fun as you and other mages do battle with various elemental powers. It keeps the core of what makes the battle royale genre successful whilst adding in its own unique gameplay, charm, and character.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f706c33cc71e361680c88b9,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Jamie Snow,70,"Spellbreak is probably not the most complete or complex Battle Royale, but it has a winning combination, the use of magic, its beautiful artistic section and a relatively affordable gateway, and that encourages a lot to continue playing this type of titles to the that a server feels that he has gotten too old and has run out of rice. I don't know what else you want me to say, it's free, it's on all platforms, give it a try.",2020-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f6e1f7acc71e361680c866f,Pure Nintendo,Jennifer Sheffield,95,"Spellbreak is the battle royale-styled action-adventure title that magic wielders have been waiting for! Its vibrant and beautiful landscapes make the world feel like something out of Breath of the Wild, and the unique classes and abilities make each hard to pick a favorite.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f6c9e2ecc71e361680c8296,Game Revolution,Mack Ashworth,70,"Spellbreak has launched with a foundation for greatness, with a fantastic combat system that I’m determined to master through many hours of play. However, to earn that attention post-launch support will be key. Proletariat already has a roadmap detailed and new modes like the 9v9 Clash game type sound promising. Here’s hoping the game gets enough attention from players and receives the support to make it truly shine.",2020-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f6cfea3cc71e361680c83f2,Geek Culture,,73,"It’s still in its early stages, but Spellbreak is worth a try for gamers looking for a new kind of battle royale experience.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f67085f5ac19625d336c464,GamePitt,Kieran Harris,80,"New battle royale games seem to be coming out every week – just this past month we’ve also had Hyperspace. That being said, Spellbreak is the most fun I’ve had in the genre since I first tried Fortnite. It still has a long way to go to prove itself as the best BR out there, but I think it’s starting out as the strongest one on day one so far. Its gameplay is fast and fun, the team-based attacks and gauntlet system are innovative and satisfying, and the class systems add a ton of reasons to replay and practice. It’s a really solid game that feels it’s at its absolute best when playing as a team, which isn’t always the case when it comes to BRs. Spellbreak does enough to truly stand out in the genre and is probably my favourite battle royale out there right now. Go give it a play, who knows, it might just be the refresh in the genre you’ve been looking for.",2020-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f6512595ac19625d336c2e6,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,80,"All of that said, I think Spellbreak is a truly unique take on the Battle Royale genre which brings enough ideas to the table that it feels like a fresh multiplayer experience, even within the familiarity and comfort of the larger mechanical systems at play. It may not spark a revolution in multiplayer gaming, but it’ll give you something new to be excited about in an otherwise crowded landscape of all-too-similar shooters.",2020-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f64da345ac19625d336c1d2,IGN,David Jagneaux,80,"Spellbreak is a refreshing burst of magical fresh air for the battle royale genre thanks to its captivating combat and flashy style, but its map has room to improve.",2020-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f64a0f35ac19625d336c15f,Cultured Vultures,Brian Stasiukaitis,60,"Despite featuring an interesting gimmick, Spellbreak is hindered by a weak setting and repetitive combat that feels too standard for such a crowded genre.",2020-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f62a4a3f7c1f130627f6bd5,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,82,"When it comes to battle royal games, you certainly can't do much better than Spellbreak. Its clever use of casting combinations of magic spells while soaring through lovely environments makes it one exciting and delightful online experience.",2020-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f60b9a5f7c1f130627f67c2,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,85,"Spellbreak is a unique, fast-paced Battle Royalke that takes a few risks which mostly pay off. It needs some work in fringe areas like cosmetics and levelling, but the gameplay is solid.",2020-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f5fd9ecf7c1f130627f66df,Wccftech,Rosh Kelly,90,"Spellbreak deserves a place among the other Battle Royale greats. It breaks away from the others in the genre and does so with amazing polish, thoughtful design, and is most importantly just so much fun to play.",2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f5fcc50f7c1f130627f66ca,Twinfinite,Ed McGlone,80,"Spellbreak runs well, it’s unique, and most importantly, it’s fun to play. If Proletariat Games sticks with Spellbreak and continues to improve it, it should be able to carve a long term niche in the popular battle royale genre.",2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f5f8833f7c1f130627f65fc,TheSixthAxis,Nic Bunce,60,"Spellbreak holds vast potential and is full of depths to explore, but it's not quite there yet, despite the 1.0 release. Sure, it's fun enough to play if you can sit down with two of your friends and bash out a couple hours' madness, but I forgot what the game was called once I stopped playing. With next to no lore within the game, and with every win or loss feeling the same, there's just not quite enough to make a lasting impression.",2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f5e6e72f7c1f130627f647c,Nintendo Enthusiast,Steven Rollins,75,"As someone who has grown tired of the ever increasing emphasis on competitive multiplayer games, I really wasn’t expecting to like Spellbreak. However, I was pleasantly surprised after I tried it. The combat is simple, yet provides enough depth for on-the-fly strategy changes. Despite the unique concept, much of Spellbreak is rooted in traditional battle royale mechanics, so ultimately the game's success will rely heavily on future content updates. For now though, Spellbreak is definitely worth a try.",2020-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f5e1947f7c1f130627f6412,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,70,"Spellbreak is up against some pretty tough competition in the ongoing battle for your time and attention, but it's an enjoyable romp that ultimately holds its own. The magic-based combat system proves to feel distinct and interesting next to other genre peers, and you'll find likely yourself eagerly playing matches long into the night once you get a handle on things. That being said, there's an undeniably strong sense of 'vanilla' to Spellbreak that threatens to kill it in its cradle, and that's not even considering the performance problems. Either way, it only costs you some space on your SD card to see what this one's all about, so there's really not much excuse to pass on it. We'd encourage you to give it a download and try it out; this isn't the game to convert you if you don't like battle royales, but it's a respectable example of the genre in action.",2020-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f84390cfce0972e4e5f6e4d,Oyungezer Online,,70,"Spellbreak manages to make a stand with its enjoyable fight mechanics and fluid gameplay, but it's still missing features that will add diversity to the game.",2020-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f5f7c94f7c1f130627f65d1,GameHaunt,Excelle Escalada,90,"The magic realism of the game is fascinating, it’s like Rambo meets Avatar! So, if you’re a battle royale aficionado, you’re definitely going to love Spellbreak!",2020-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f5be4b2f7c1f130627f61ef,PlayStation LifeStyle,George Foster,80,Spellbreak's magic systems and fun take on the battle royale genre show that with some more time and development it's going to be something really impressive. Whether or not it has the staying power is up to time and how much its community sticks with it but already there's a lot of potential brewing here.,2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f5b907df7c1f130627f60d4,IGN Italy,Angelo Bianco,70,"Spellbreak is an interesting battle royale that offers intense fights with spells and enchantments, but its ""magic"" runs out quite fast.",2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f5a8d9af7c1f130627f5fca,GotGame,Paul Jennette,80,"Spellbreak succeeds at being what it is. A magic based role-playing battle royale that’s just different enough to separate it from everything else. With cross-play and cross progression, not to mention being free-to-play, it’s definitely an easy one to get into. If you’ve been into the battle royale craze the last three years or any point leading up to now, please check this out.",2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f59de32f7c1f130627f5e33,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,85,"Adopting a unique approach and fun mechanics, Spellbreak manages to deliver a Battle Royale that deserves your attention, especially if you are tired of shooting games.",2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f590b82f7c1f130627f5c8f,PC Invasion,Logan Broadley,80,"Spellbreak is exactly what you want a fantasy-themed magical battle royale to be. You can soar through the skies, cast powerful spells, and combine elements to devastating effect. The combat is fast, chaotic, and absolutely epic. Playing Spellbreak is like taking control of a superhero or powerful anime character.",2020-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 5f57ca3ef7c1f130627f5765,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,80,"An intriguing take on the battle royale formula which swaps out soldiers and guns for wizards and spells, Spellbreak is a touch limited in its current form certainly. However, resoundingly solid fundamentals, a gorgeous art style and a promising content roadmap all come together to create a commendable and entertainingly sophisticated battle royale effort that everyone can enjoy.",2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,8185b5be30124bdc93bc46d9174bd114 616069729e65de2d02a17f24,GamingTrend,Ron Burke,80,"Tinytopia is a casual city builder that hits all the fun notes without asking too much of the architect. About a dozen hours of pure fun, only a few bugs, and an easily-gamed happiness meter hold it back. It's good city-building comfort food.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,4111bb4281fd49799403c5abf320f46f 6151d5db67d9ff8f6b3faa11,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,80,You can create small-scale towns and cities and use unique system to create advanced buildings. Fresh wind in this genre!,2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,4111bb4281fd49799403c5abf320f46f 614c93a46d338e3138244ff3,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,80,"Tinytopia is a good entry point into the city management genre. Its ideas are sound, and the mechanics are simple yet engrossing, especially for the player who wants to see the highest tier for all the buildings he can use",2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,4111bb4281fd49799403c5abf320f46f 6165b77280594f6395b33b7d,Thumb Culture,,60,"Tinytopia is very creative and fun. It is the type of game, if you have children, you would let them play. As gamers of all ages would find this awesome and entertaining for hours on end. The oddities found in the game are its great strengths but is held back by scenarios that feel like they are on repeat. The game mechanics feel like this could also do with a polish. However, having said that it was great to play. You will find yourself having fun though. I give Tinytopia a Thumb Culture Silver Award.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,4111bb4281fd49799403c5abf320f46f 6137bbfdea2645107126e058,COGconnected,Tony Bae,71,"I think Tinytopia is a great game for younger audiences, especially ones interested in dipping their toes into citybuilder games. Fun, creative, and full of destruction! However, for veteran players looking for a new, complex system to dive into, I’d definitely look elsewhere.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,4111bb4281fd49799403c5abf320f46f 613122773b0d5cbd8095fe2b,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,80,"Tinytopia is more of a puzzle game than a simulation city builder, that’s not a complaint though. It makes a lovely change from heavy stats, with lots of confusing menu pop-ups city builders that we have seen and played before. Tinytopia is a game to have hours of fun with, and it doesn’t take itself too seriously. If you like city-building games that offer something a little different you should check out Tinytopia.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,4111bb4281fd49799403c5abf320f46f 613259901a9149c8e46e7644,KeenGamer,Geoff Girardin,70,"For those burnt out on realistic city-simulators, Tinytopia has something different to offer. A strange cross between a merge match game and a scaled-down SimCity that puts you in absurd levels and situations. If you can stack a trailer tall enough to survive an alien invasion, then you're in for a treat.",2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,4111bb4281fd49799403c5abf320f46f 612d277b3434607317d73bd4,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,80,"If you're looking a creative and lighthearted city builder, then Tinytopia could be the game for you.",2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,4111bb4281fd49799403c5abf320f46f 5d86727e93765d67787528ad,VideoTime,Gabriel Franco,89,"Assassin's Creed Syndicate is one of the best games of the franchise in recent years, its huge open world shows us a whole range of varied and interesting possibilities. Its ambiance is impeccable, its beautiful graphics, its soundtrack is masterful and offers us many hours of fun. In short is a fantastic title that every fan of the saga must play and that every lover of a good adventure game must try.",2016-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727d93765d6778752831,Sirus Gaming,Felippe Baricuarto,80,"The environment, the gameplay, the characters, this game has certainly enough assets to present that would make this game a good purchase. It's problems aren't that much of a problem, in fact they aren't game-breaking at all. The game does reward you, especially with a certain secret area that takes you in for a spin on World War I, putting you in the shoes of Jacob's granddaughter, Lydia Frye, which fans could take as a hint towards the franchise's future direction. Definitely this game is one that you can buy and add to your collection or not but the experience would still be that of what you can expect from an Assassin's Creed game.",2016-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727d93765d6778752814,Without the Sarcasm,agent86ix,60,"The bottom line is that Syndicate isn't as ground breaking or entertaining as Black Flag was, but it's not the mess that Assassin's Creed 3 or Assasin's Creed: Unity were. Do you need your yearly Assassin's Creed fix? Syndicate will do just fine. If you're sick and tired of the formula, though, there's nothing new here that's going to change your mind.",2016-01-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727c93765d67787527c3,DarkZero,Jorge S Fernandez,60,"In the end, Assassin's Creed Syndicate is a far more competent entry than the much maligned Unity, but it does not entirely restore faith in the aging franchise. While Ubisoft continues to stubbornly hold onto making yearly entries with minimal changes to the core gameplay, other titles continue to evolve with more streamlined controls and visuals. If the next title doesn't take an even bigger leap forward, the AC franchise may end up lost to history in more ways than one.",2015-12-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727d93765d6778752817,GameWatcher,Dustin Bailey,75,"Syndicate is another Assassin's Creed. Its characters and setting are likeable, it's not a technical mess, and it has some fun new features, which certainly puts it in the upper tier of the franchise since Brotherhood. This is another pseudo-historical playground, another set of Templars to stab, and another checklist of collectables to grab. It's a solid entry in a series that's been far too prolific, and while Syndicate is good, it's tough to be excited about it.",2015-11-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727b93765d677875270e,PC Invasion,Peter Parrish,70,"It'll do nothing to shake the series' reputation for check-box collectibles and all-too-familiar mission types, but Assassin's Creed: Syndicate plays to the structural strengths of a terrific Victorian London setting, enjoyable characters, and a few smart, iterative design changes.",2015-11-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727b93765d6778752705,GamingBolt,Ravi Sinha,70,"Assassin's Creed Syndicate is a solid and good-looking, if decidedly traditional, release in the series' annual cycle. It's worth a look but if you have an enormous backlog, then don't worry - the Frye twins can wait.",2015-11-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727a93765d6778752654,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Adam Smith,0,"When I reviewed the ill-fated PC port of Arkham Knight, I said that the Arkham games were my go-to AAA series. On this form, they've got stiff competition. Here's hoping Syndicate isn't an anomaly and that the future of the series will be something other than history repeating itself.",2015-11-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727b93765d67787526b6,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,60,"Assassin's Creed Syndicate is a ""return to form,"" but maybe a change would do the series some good.",2015-11-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727b93765d67787526ac,PC Gamer,Christopher Livingston,66,"New toys and strong characters freshen up the Creed formula, but only for a while.",2015-11-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727b93765d67787526a1,Game Debate,,85,"So while Assassin's Creed Syndicate is light on novelty, it feels like enough fat has been trimmed that this is a more enjoyable experience than any in the series before it. Traversal is once more a joy; the world is massive and believable; the cast of characters roguish and likeable; and for the first time in an age, Assassin's Creed feels like it has some genuine personality to it.",2015-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727a93765d6778752652,Shacknews,Josh Hawkins,70,"After spending over 35 hours exploring the nooks and cranny of Assassin's Creed Syndicate, I'm saddened to report that my initial findings still ring true. What I had hoped would be a return to everything great about Assassin's Creed has failed to really pull me in. It isn't a terrible game by any means, and I'd rank it much higher on the totem pole than the previous installment, Assassin's Creed Unity. But that doesn't change the fact that Ubisoft's latest assassin-centered story is only a few shades above mediocre.",2015-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727d93765d6778752877,GameGrin,Dom D'Angelillo,80,"Head and shoulders above last year's version, Syndicate has refined the Assassin's Creed experience, but essentially it's another familiar entry to the series with several polished elements.",2015-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727d93765d6778752825,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,88,"After all the troubles following the launch of last year's Assassin's Creed: Unity, Ubisoft have ditched the multiplayer and have thrown all their eggs into the singleplayer basket with Assassin's Creed: Syndicate",2015-11-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727d93765d6778752892,Press Start,Mehdi Zadnane,60,"Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is technically stable and visually appealing, but even though it learns lessons from the mistakes of its predecessor, it still manages to make older problems return and creates a gameplay experience that really doesn’t do much to take a hold of the player, which is a shame considering many of its gameplay elements showcase much promise. Ubisoft Quebec has managed to create a decent game, but the gameplay simply never manages to live up to the potential of its setting, which is a shame.",2015-11-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727b93765d6778752711,Cubed3,Drew Hurley,80,"A great return to form and on par with Black Flag for the best in the series. It's certainly not flawless, but Ubisoft have clearly taken their criticisms on board and hopefully will continue the series with this kind of quality. The combat, exploration, and parkour are highly enjoyable and the story and characters well written and compelling. Definitely worth a second chance for those driven away by Unity.",2015-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727b93765d677875270b,Giant Bomb,Alex Navarro,80,"It doesn't offer many surprises, but Syndicate represents a return to form for Assassin's Creed.",2015-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727a93765d6778752623,NZGamer,Dylan Moran,84,A shoutout to the days before games tried to grind coin out of their players,2015-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727a93765d6778752620,Gaming Nexus,Chapel Collins,90,"With a stellar cast of characters, a beautiful setting, thoughtful and open ended gameplay, and a decidedly more playable post-launch game, Assassin's Creed Syndicate is the game that many fans of the series have been waiting for.",2015-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727c93765d67787527ae,TrueAchievements,Dave Horobin,90,"Assassin's Creed Syndicate is thankfully a fine return to form for the franchise. The combination of an interesting and diverse cast of characters and the entertaining and compelling story sit perfectly in the beautifully recreated 1860's London. It doesn't do everything to solve all the series' problems, missions can feel repetitive and there are some minor AI bugs that will shatter the sense of immersion occasionally, but by taking a step backwards and removing much of the excess baggage that the series has accumulated over the years of annual releases, Syndicate has become the best Assassin's Creed since Brotherhood.",2015-11-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727d93765d677875281c,The A.V. Club,Patrick Lee,0,"The best parts of Assassin's Creed Syndicate are the things it does differently from other entries in the series, and its greatest frustrations are what it has in common with them. The series' heroes have been fighting the same battle against the same enemy for countless generations without success partly because they've always got one foot in the past. If Assassin's Creed never changes, it'll stay as stuck as its own stars.",2015-11-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727c93765d67787527b4,DarkZero,Conor Hutton,70,In conclusion Assassin's Creed: Syndicate is an amazing standalone game packed with fun things to do from beginning to end.,2015-11-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727c93765d6778752749,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,70,Conventional but often brilliant,2015-11-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727b93765d67787526fd,Gamestyle,Bradley Marsh,90,A really well written story with best fleshed out character ever seen in the franchise. Wonderful from start to finish.,2015-11-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727c93765d6778752778,PlayStation Universe,Michael Harradence,80,"Despite its flaws, Assassin's Creed Syndicate is a great action-adventure romp featuring a stunning backdrop in 1860s London and a brilliant cast of colorful characters.",2015-11-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727c93765d6778752764,Gameplanet,Baz Macdonald,85,"With interesting characters, refined mechanics, and a few excellent new additions, Assassin's Creed Syndicate reminds us what's great about the series. Even those turned off by the bugfest that was Unity will be won over by this terrific entry. It's the best Assassin's Creed game to come along in a long while.",2015-11-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727d93765d6778752809,Bit Cultures,,77,"Brace yourself for what's coming, Ubisoft naysayers: Assassin's Creed Syndicate is a good game. While it still suffers from frustrating movement mechanics, as well as an underdeveloped narrative, the core experience being offered is downright fun.",2015-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727c93765d6778752761,Impulsegamer,Andrew Bistak,90,"Assassin's Creed Syndicate is a fun journey into Victorian London that boasts some likeable characters set in the turbulent world of the Assassin's and the Templars. The developers also give players two very likeable protagonists who both seem quite down to Earth and generally want the best for their city. Add in a climatic boss battle and Syndicate is definitely the game to come back to if you thought the previous game had its flaws. Overall, Assassin's Creed Syndicate hits the mark and gives the player a great story from start to finish.",2015-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727c93765d677875275e,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"Perhaps the series is better off this way, since the franchise is to history as Indiana Jones is to archeology. It's meant to be entertaining. And it is. But while others hope for graphical and mechanical innovation in future installments, I'll be the awkwardly shirtless gentleman suggesting that Ubisoft continues to improve and expand its narrative.",2015-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727d93765d677875287d,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,80,"Ubisoft took considerable flak from last year's release of 'Assassin's Creed: Unity', which had some good ideas but suffered from a collection of design and testing problems. To their credit, they appear to have taken it as a learning experience, as 'Syndicate' emerges as one of the strongest 'Assassin's Creeds' in recent memory.",2015-10-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727d93765d6778752819,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,90,"As a trade-off for the improved framerate the streets are never quite as busy in London as they were in Assassin's Creed Unity's Paris and there aren't as many explorable interiors, but it's a price well worth paying",2015-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727c93765d677875276f,Destructoid,Brett Makedonski,75,"One of the more poignant moments in Syndicate is a scene where Crawford Starrick is solemnly playing piano. At the conclusion of the slow, heartfelt song, he earnestly sings ""In such a moment, I but ask that you'll remember me. That you'll remember me."" We remember you, Assassin's Creed. And now, we have hope for what else you can do.",2015-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727c93765d677875274b,Critical Hit,Zoe Hawkins,80,"While the franchise still needs to overcome some inherent flaws, Assassin's Creed Syndicate feels refreshingly different and a joy to play. With believable characters and fluid gameplay that feels trimmed of its excess fat, it is the best Assassin's Creed game to come out in years.",2015-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727c93765d6778752746,Arcade Sushi,Jon Ledford,85,Assassin's Creed Syndicate is a proper return to form which makes amends for Unity's shortcomings while establishing itself as one of the finer entries of the franchise. ,2015-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727b93765d67787526f7,PSX Extreme,Ben Dutka,91,Assassin's Creed Syndicate is a fantastic game. Let me repeat that: It's a fantastic game.,2015-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727b93765d67787526c5,EGM,Ray Carsillo,85,"A fair amount of bugs and lack of a present-day scenario detract from what is otherwise a strong return to form for Assassin's Creed. Syndicate touts not one, but two great protagonists, strong gameplay, and Victorian Era London is neck and neck with Renaissance Italy as the best place the series has been to.",2015-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727b93765d67787526a9,Worth Playing,"Chris ""Atom"" DeAngelus",80,"Assassin's Creed: Syndicate's only significant flaw is a lack of ambition. It's an incredibly safe game that makes sure every edge is smoothed out to avoid any backlash. It's a simple, solid and predictable game that is a big improvement over last year's title, but at the same time, it leaves it feeling slightly bland. Syndicate is a good experience, and it's hard to fault a game for focusing on that. Fans of the franchise and newcomers alike should find much to like here.",2015-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727a93765d67787525ad,GameSkinny,Matt Paprocki,50,Bernie Sanders could use Assassin's Creed Syndicate's tale of greed and capitalist abuse at campaign rallies. It's too routine after a dozen games.,2015-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727d93765d677875288f,TechRaptor,Chris Anderson,65,"It's a good Assassin's Creed game that is a ton of fun if you're a fan of the franchise like me, and London is a fantastic playground that is just a joy to walk around in, but to me it feels like that is no longer good enough.",2015-10-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d86727c93765d677875276c,The Jimquisition,Jim Sterling,70,"So yeah… Assassin's Creed Syndicate is actually good. Took 'em long enough.",2015-10-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,e6cd2745c0a3496383e0adc95c7b63b1 5d867fdf93765d67787a6fd9,TheSixthAxis,Stefan L,70,"Dark Future: Blood Red States is a quirky video game adaptation of this niche Games Workshop board game, and Auroch Digital have done a great job of preserving that feel in a real time form. Its bitesized campaigns keep the dystopian road warrior gameplay going, and there's a real charm that manages to shine through, even if there's probably a few too many rough edges and limits to the design.",2019-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc4b9e6af58e492cab6626ea3e2ee130 5d867fdf93765d67787a6fd7,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,80,Mad Max gets a corporate make over in this Games Workshop themed weaponised driving game.,2019-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc4b9e6af58e492cab6626ea3e2ee130 5d867fdf93765d67787a6fd6,GameSpace,,80,Dark Future: Blood Red States is a great game for a niche audience interested in a post-apocalyptic single player mix of car combat and rail shooter. The combat is engaging and fun with elements that allow players to make strategic choices. Auroch Digital has really done well brining this Games Workshop title to the PC. While the gameplay can get repetitive it is great for people who may just want to jump in and cause some havoc for a few missions or for those of us just can't help but do just one more mission.,2019-05-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc4b9e6af58e492cab6626ea3e2ee130 6036c474529d50e69fa0f1cc,Fintendo,Ville Kovanen,80,"""Alto's Pro Skater 1+2.""",2021-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,754412e3df444c0c84653ea7aa047fe6 5fd91c09038871749d418e89,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,80,"The Alto Collection has some issues on the Switch, but these lively games can keep you engaged considerably longer than expected.",2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,754412e3df444c0c84653ea7aa047fe6 5fc8c9a3038871749d417779,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,80,The Alto Collection is a lovely set of Zen games with simple controls and beautiful music and graphics to enjoy as you adventure down the mountains again and again. Grinding issues aside this is easily a game to return to if you just want that quick gaming fix. Plus this is one of the few games I can think of that gives a bit of love to Lamas so its all good.,2020-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,754412e3df444c0c84653ea7aa047fe6 5fc3e81b038871749d416d2f,Nintendo Life,Oliver Reynolds,70,"Ultimately, though, this all feels like extra baggage that isn’t necessary to the overall experience; there’s enough here to keep you entertained for a good while just in terms of pure gameplay, and although it’s not the kind of game that incentivises repeat playthroughs, there’s always that niggling feeling at the back of the mind to have ‘just one more go’. There are a couple of minor issues, such as the fact that some obstacles get obscured and really sneak up on you, and a distinct lack of extras that we’d like to have seen in a collection like this. But otherwise, the Alto games are well worth checking out if you’re after a breezy, relaxing experience.",2020-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,754412e3df444c0c84653ea7aa047fe6 5f4dccd2f7c1f130627f42b3,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,60,Its mobile roots definitely show but The Alto Collection offers some enjoyable albeit simplistic gameplay with eye-popping visuals.,2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,754412e3df444c0c84653ea7aa047fe6 5f5e0ecbf7c1f130627f63e3,Expansive,,80,"While I probably won’t immediately think to jump on these on my PS4 with so many other options available to me – I still feel mobile is the best way to play – I have an appetite to unlock all the trophies and upgrades within the game. For that alone, The Alto Collection is very special set of games that are still a lot of fun to play years after they first released.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,754412e3df444c0c84653ea7aa047fe6 5f418fd462b431526f8e21c6,Cubed3,,80,"This mobile-to-console port is a resounding success as Snowman has been able to ensure The Alto Collection is successful in capturing the player and transporting them to varying worlds of simplistic beauty, as well as consistently presenting challenges that will keep the player guessing what's coming next. Through several obstacles, perilous chasms, and cleverly designed maps, each experience that this has to offer is guaranteed to be unique, fun, and a welcome addition to anyone's library.",2020-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,754412e3df444c0c84653ea7aa047fe6 5f3ae3ca59864725e2d7342d,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,70,"If you're after something relaxing, we can easily recommend The Alto Collection.",2020-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,754412e3df444c0c84653ea7aa047fe6 5f371b7159864725e2d72e8f,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,80,"The Alto Collection console release is more or less a straight port of the mobile titles made to work on a big screen with a controller. That's not a bad thing at all, as the mobile releases were deservingly award-winning games, but it's a missed opportunity to make some slight UI and gameplay optimizations that could have really polished the experience on console. Still, The Alto Collection is deserving of your attention, a peaceful mountain adventure that's designed to be played in short spurts, but almost impossible to put down once you get going. ""Just one more run,"" never looked so beautiful or felt so zen.",2020-08-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,754412e3df444c0c84653ea7aa047fe6 5f35702a31b9014139fe2630,Gadgets 360,Akhil Arora,,"The Alto Collection is a great way for newcomers to visit the dual worlds of Alto's Adventure and Alto's Odyssey, and a welcome return for those who have been here before, especially at a time when we need something to forget our worries and escape more than ever.",2020-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,754412e3df444c0c84653ea7aa047fe6 5f355c1d31b9014139fe25bd,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"The Alto Collection is wonderful in its simplicity. It goes to show that games don’t need to be crammed with special features, over-the-top special effects or Hollywood-worthy storylines to be engaging.",2020-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,754412e3df444c0c84653ea7aa047fe6 5f353c1531b9014139fe2483,TheSixthAxis,Dominic Leighton,80,"The Alto Collection is a lovely little timesink that survives the jump to the big screen in robust fashion. Its clear and appealing visuals, and their ever-changing time-cycle, are simply another bright little plus point in a tightly concocted endless runner that's works as well on a TV as it does on something more portable.",2020-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,754412e3df444c0c84653ea7aa047fe6 5f353aff31b9014139fe247a,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,"There’s not a whole more to go on about Alto Collection really. If you can, be sure to pick it up during the free week at the Epic Games Store and give these breezy games a go. You can’t go wrong.",2020-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,754412e3df444c0c84653ea7aa047fe6 5f353aee31b9014139fe2474,PlayStation Universe,Tommy Holloway,90,"The Alto Collection whilst somewhat repetitive is a joy to play. It successfully captures an ethereal beauty, which makes for a relaxing and enjoyable experience. It combines being an addictive score chaser with accessibility, creating perhaps the best endless runner out there.",2020-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,754412e3df444c0c84653ea7aa047fe6 62320cb867855975e586e590,Tom's Guide,Rory Mellon,80,"Alan Wake Remastered doesn't overhaul the original foundations, but it does add welcome improvements to a game that has mostly stood the test of time.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,da621d3c18154c82aedab85687fccdc6 615b216b4f291c087de49d1b,GameSpot,Tom Mc Shea,80,"Creepy atmosphere, fantastic combat, and clever storytelling make Alan Wake's quest thrilling from beginning to end.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,da621d3c18154c82aedab85687fccdc6 5f89a248fce0972e4e5f780c,Niche Gamer,Fingal Belmont,70,"Alan Wake is not the most scary horror game, but it is highly entertaining and engrossing. The ambiance and attention to detail make it an impressive production, over ten years later. The surreal and metaphysical narrative makes it an unconventional, yet fitting game to play during the fall and Halloween season.",2020-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,da621d3c18154c82aedab85687fccdc6 622bb2ac67855975e5861179,NintendoWorldReport,Willem Hilhorst,80,""" It does a phenomenal job as a strategy game by making you live through the hardships of the winemaking process. The game provides you with all the tools you need to create a great wine, but also teaches you how hard this actually is, and how little control you do have over it. This gameplay loop of figuring out how to improve your wines, and fighting against the overwhelming odds makes Hundred Days an absolutely unique experience on the Switch. I do hope that the game will be updated with additional controller options over time, because I can see myself playing Hundred Days for far longer than that title suggests.",2022-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,141eee80fbe041d48e16e7b998829295 6228a1dd67855975e585b024,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,90,"Hundred Days is a fascinating little experience. I didn't expect it to be a graceful little anti-capitalist dig, but I rather love that it is. It didn't discourage me from wanting my own vineyard one day... but it certainly reminded me that I never want anything I do to become so big that I stop caring about it, and it's a rare quality for a simulator - or any game - to subvert the expected experience to deliver a powerful message like that.",2022-03-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,141eee80fbe041d48e16e7b998829295 60a7a31857ed0e0490ae23d8,GameBlast,Gustavo Souza,85,"Just like a good wine, Hundred Days - Winemaking Simulator brings an explosion of flavors to those who try it. The excess of information can be frightening at first, but the well-constructed tutorial and captivating story work very efficiently to win over the player. In addition, observing all the details and realizing the care that the developers took in the development made me more willing to explore all the possibilities in the manufacture of wines. Hundred Days is, without a doubt, one of the most delicious experiences I have had the pleasure of experiencing in the last few years.",2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,141eee80fbe041d48e16e7b998829295 60a21653a321e63347095d62,INVEN,Suhho Yoon,65,"Puzzle, simulation, wine making; at the beginning of Hundred Days, those seemed to be harmoniously combined in the game. But sudden ending, unclear goals, meaningless repetition and serious errors in Korean translations spoiled its finish.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,141eee80fbe041d48e16e7b998829295 609b9040a321e633470956c0,The Games Machine,Simone Rampazzi,80,"Hundred Days turned out to be a pleasant surprise. While some might think that winemaking isn't the easiest subject to dig into, the game's structure ensures that we're not left alone in learning the little tricks of the trade. The Story serves mostly as a tutorial, to ensure we're ready to tackle the Infinite mode or the Challenges.",2021-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,141eee80fbe041d48e16e7b998829295 609a7a7aa321e633470955dd,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,70,"Hundred Days is simple but not trivial: you will learn how to master the art of winemaking pretty easily, but the game is full of small details that you will enjoy discovering, even if it doesn't shine for long because of its repetitiveness.",2021-05-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,141eee80fbe041d48e16e7b998829295 61fe9b969e5c48c548d79c63,WhatIfGaming,Hatem Amer,70,"Hundred Days Winemaking Simulation is a great game that was sabotaged last minute by a weird addition. I thoroughly enjoyed the gameplay and I consider it one of the best and most unique simulation experiences I’ve had in a while. It is absolutely mind-boggling why these cutscenes and dialogues made their way into the game. But, did they ruin the experience? Absolutely not, they just brought the tannin levels a few points up.",2021-05-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,141eee80fbe041d48e16e7b998829295 609928c6a321e633470954fa,IGN Italy,Stefano Castagnola,75,"Hundred Days is an interesting journey in the winemaking experience that is as unique as it is charming. As a management game it's not the most complex of the bunch, but it has enough depth to offer something interesting to people looking for something more than just a nice and relaxing atmosphere.",2021-05-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,141eee80fbe041d48e16e7b998829295 5d86736f93765d67787586d5,Without the Sarcasm,agent86ix,100,Read Only Memories is an outstanding game that seamlessly blends 30 years of adventure games and interactive fiction to tell a compelling cyberpunk story. It handles delicate social issues without being condescending or preachy. The fascinating characters and well-written plot keep the game interesting from the opening cutscene to the closing credits.,2016-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,False,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86736f93765d6778758668,The Escapist,Angelo D'Argenio,80,Read Only Memories is a fantastic cyberpunk game whose biggest strength is its writing.,2016-01-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86736f93765d67787586db,Kritiqal,Nate Kiernan,,Read Only Memories is adorable and cheesy and holds itself together with an acute awareness of tone and by subverting a genre it clearly loves to death.,2016-01-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86736e93765d6778758649,Cubed3,Izzy Lichi,30,"Read Only Memories is a game that attempts to please and pander to a very specific audience, lacking in true diversification, and at the same time, provides a dull, and boring feel from start to finish. Visually, it takes a classic recognisable design, and makes it look as if created with software that could rival a default paint program. Being called a bigot is never entertaining, the basic procedure of pointing and clicking is executed painfully, the soundtrack, at times, is rather pleasing, but overall, this is a memory that no one will ever want to read. A finer example for those interested in a solid point-and-click adventure is Armikrog.",2015-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86736e93765d6778758643,GameSpot,Daniel Starkey,80,"Read Only Memories is an eye-catching, cyberpunk-themed adventure that cleverly presents and explores important societal issues.",2015-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86736f93765d6778758662,Pixel Dynamo,Melissa Vach,71,"Unbalanced, but accomplishes what it set out to do.",2015-10-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86736f93765d677875868f,DarkZero,Kieffer Wilson,80,The story and characters are written so well that when I think about the other endings I may have missed I want to go back and play again so I can see what else happens. It even has me thinking about the way that we treat players' thoughts about characters and how that isn't something that we should ignore.,2015-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86736e93765d6778758646,RPG Fan,Derek Heemsbergen,90,A polished cyberpunk graphic adventure with themes other developers rarely handle with this much finesse.,2015-10-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86736f93765d677875866b,Gamers FTW,Gabs Tanner,77,"The art style and music in Read Only Memories does a great job of drawing the player into the game. However, too much attention is centered on the complex lore of the cybernetic future world, so characters spend more time explaining the features and practices that are available than furthering the plot.",2015-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86736f93765d67787586cf,G4@Syfygames,Stephanie Carmichael,90,"MidBoss could have focused solely on LGBT issues, but it didn't. What it took is a broader, more inclusive approach that is made doubly effective by the fact that underneath lies an all-around enjoyable video game.",2015-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86736f93765d6778758692,Game Revolution,Peter Paras,90,"Read Only Memories started out as a project for the inclusion of LGBT characters, but regardless of where one leans on the political spectrum, it's so much more than just a good-intentioned story of equality for all. You'll have the option by way of your answers to tailor your own issues of identity and throughout the game's ten-hour length you'll encounter plenty of gay and straight, trans- and cis-gendered people.",2015-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86736f93765d6778758655,Paste Magazine,Eric Van Allen,75,"Read Only Memories manages to frame current issues in a neo-noir light, and excels in many ways at that. I'm still thinking about Turing's notion of the social contract, and how that relates to the way we interact with others. ",2015-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86736f93765d6778758665,Destructoid,Ben Davis,80,"I would recommend Read Only Memories to anyone who enjoys point-and-click adventure games, as it's an excellent addition to the genre, borrowing many of its key elements while ditching some of the more obnoxious ones. It's also a great choice for anyone who is looking for more diversity in their video games, as it does a wonderful job of promoting inclusion without making it the sole focus. Plus, there's an awesome, adorable little robot friend to hang out with, and who doesn't want that?",2015-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,92e998e921ad4979883c19f65de8b456 5d86737193765d67787587ba,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,85,Far Cry Primal is a breath of fresh air when it comes to first person action games. It simplifies good old Far Cry formula but still delivers robust gameplay enriched with multitude of companions and weapon upgrades. If you like bows and spears it's a must. The only let down is heavy use of mystics and not relying on down to earth believable story.,2016-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,False,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737593765d6778758961,Sirus Gaming,Jedrick De la Fuente,78,"Far Cry Primal, however, falls flat in some aspects. The story is remarkably simple and the characters aren't that engaging. Though credit to the makers in developing a unique culture and language for your protagonist. The game's lacking variety means there isn't much of a learning curve after the initial few hours your style may become set and this sets you up for the entire game. And there isn't ever much of a need to change your style afterwards.",2016-04-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737593765d677875895b,Pure Playstation,Chris Harding,80,"Far Cry Primal does enough to shake off the feeling that it's just Far Cry 4 with a different coat on. Exploration is the name of the game and the story kind of takes a back seat. Obviously the game follows the Ubisoft open-world playbook to the page and doesn't skip a beat, but it's actually a refreshing palette cleanser to do away with the futuristic shooters that have bombarded the market in recent years.",2016-03-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737293765d67787587eb,Geeks Under Grace,LJ Lowery,77,"Ubisoft has taken us back in Far Cry: Primal to a time period that is new and fresh to the FPS genre. Sadly, it has a story that is forgettable and uses the same formula we have come to expect from every Far Cry game. However, some fans will enjoy some of the changes to the fun gameplay we know and love.",2016-03-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737493765d6778758955,Cubed3,Ofisil,70,"Despite nothing new or innovative, since this basically recycles past titles and just covers everything with a wild boar's hide, [i]Far Cry Primal/i] can be very entertaining, and the repetitive/simplistic task of crafting, upgrading, collecting, and capturing, can be very addictive and even cathartic. To put it another way, this is just a casual experience, but a very good one at that. It's all about having fun and getting engulfed in the magnificent primeval landscape while at it… as long as you can stomach the lack of any gameplay depth, the zero challenge, the generic, placeholder plot, the current price… and the need to use the very problematic Uplay client.",2016-03-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737493765d677875893d,games(TM),,60,An unconvincing attempt to revitalise the franchise,2016-03-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737593765d677875895e,Guns & Pixels,Facundo Precentado,81,Far Cry Primal delivers a fascinating open world to explore.,2016-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737593765d677875896a,New Game Network,Ben Thomas,84,Far Cry Primal takes the franchise cleverly into the Stone Age era with a minor and important survival influence.,2016-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737593765d6778758981,GameGrin,Kieran Harris,80,"Far Cry Primal is able to stand out from the pack, throwing in enough new and appealing additions along the way to warrant a full-game release. As somebody who was largely disappointed in how similar Far Cry 4 was to its predecessor, I found Primal to be a breath of fresh air, adding in it's own new features while still keeping the core mechanics that we've grown to love from the series. It would be refreshing if Ubisoft could continue to do more with the series within upcoming installments, possible toying with more settings and time periods to prevent future entries from feeling monotonously familiar.",2016-03-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737493765d677875894f,Gameplanet,Chris Brown,55,"Far Cry Primal is more and yet less of the same Far Cry we've been playing for the past few years, minus a few fun systems. It's not worth the asking price, and demands more of your time than it deserves.",2016-03-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737593765d6778758976,GearNuke,Muhammad Ali Bari,78,"There is still plenty to like about Far Cry Primal, especially if you're a fan of the series.",2016-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737493765d6778758952,AusGamers,Steve Farrelly,88,More than worth a look-in.,2016-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737493765d677875894d,DualShockers,Ryan Meitzler,75,"While playing leaves players at the mercy of its time period due to the lack of firearms and weapons we've come to know in recent installments, instead players are treated to a leaner, and thrilling take on the series that works perfectly in its Stone Age setting. In any case, Far Cry Primal proves that looking back to the past can reveal an experience that's crazy and brutally fun.",2016-03-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737493765d677875894a,The Digital Fix,Peter Taylor,80,Far Cry Primal is far from perfect but thanks to its historical setting it is a breath of fresh air for the franchise.,2016-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737493765d6778758947,Kill Screen,Matt Margini,65,"It shapes and contours prehistory to fit every aspect of itself—which makes it much more than a reskinned Far Cry 4 (2014), even if it often feels like one.",2016-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737493765d6778758941,TrueAchievements,Rebecca Smith,70,"Far Cry Primal takes the franchise back thousands of years to the Stone Age and a tale of a tribe decimated by their enemies. While this tale had promise, the lack of a central villain means that the story also lacks focus and is relegated to the sidelines while the side missions take pride of place. Away from the story, Primal offers hours of other activities that usually involve the game's satisfying melee combat and a beast from the game's rather fun taming mechanic. Players are never left with nothing to do, but it's for how long players will persist before the game starts to feel a bit too repetitive. This doesn't mean that it is a bad game by any means, especially when offering 40-50 hours of gameplay before reaching 100% completion. It just means that Far Cry veterans will have seen this all before but under a different skin.",2016-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737593765d6778758964,ThisGenGaming,Charlie Oakley,80,"While my experience with Far Cry Primal was enjoyable, I don't want to beat around the bush so I want to clarify that Primal strongly felt like a Stone Age makeover of Far Cry 4 and that's really the worst thing about the game.",2016-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737493765d6778758926,Impulsegamer,Edwin Millheim,88,"All in all, Far Cry Primal is another great game from this series that both new and old players will enjoy as they enter the Mesolithic period.",2016-03-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737493765d677875893f,Gamers FTW,,80,"Far Cry Primal is an innovative example of what developers can do to refresh a series. It worked surprisingly well by setting Far Cry all the way back to the Stone Age. It's brutal, relentless and wonderful to hear the thud of a well thrown spear into an enemies's chest.",2016-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737493765d677875892f,PCMag,Gabriel Zamora,80,"A change of scenery does the Far Cry shooter series good. Primal's caveman drama, beast-taming, and prehistoric hunting are highly satisfying, even though we've tread this ground before. Can we get dinosaurs next, please?",2016-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737493765d6778758937,COGconnected,Shawn Petraschuk,78,Far Cry Primal takes players to an era rarely visited in modern gaming and does so convincingly.,2016-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737493765d6778758932,Telegraph,Tom Hoggins,80,"As you may have gathered, it is all thoroughly enjoyable.",2016-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737493765d677875892c,Game Debate,Felix Nova,75,"All in all, if you're even remotely interested in the Far Cry games then you'll be right at home with Far Cry Primal, but if you're looking for a completely fresh experience you're going to be sorely disappointed. Graphically the game could be a lot better when compared against other titles such as The Witcher 3 or Rise of the Tomb Raider but the prehistoric setting remains a fresh and exciting addition that I find myself excited to explore further. On the current basis I'd have to give it 7/10.",2016-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737493765d6778758923,Pixel Dynamo,Chris Groves,80,"A well-polished entry into a genre quickly increasing in popularity, Far Cry Primal is one of the best games of 2016 so far. With enough beauty to keep you exploring and enough danger to make you nervous whilst doing it, Primal implores you to play on.",2016-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737293765d67787587fa,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,90,"Far Cry Primal's map is absolutely huge, and is literally teeming with objective markers and missions. I challenge even the most ardently focused of players to travel to their intended location without getting sidetracked on the way",2016-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737693765d67787589aa,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",John Walker,,"I've had an enormous amount of fun playing this, obsessively clearing the map of icons, occasionally relenting and accepting I need to do one of the main quest threads to progress, riding around on the backs of mammoths, diving off cliffs into pools hundreds of feet below, wrestling crocodiles, being dazzled by sunsets, escaping labyrinthine caves, and using my ""hunters vision"" to track enormous beasts. It's undeniably great fun, and unquestionably a huge achievement. Just a very, very recognisable one, for all the best and worst reasons.",2016-02-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737593765d677875896d,Elite Gamer,Daire Hardesty,87,"Far Cry: Primal offers a beautifully laid out and vast land crying to be explored. It has strong moments in its empty wilderness but is missing that final climax that keeps it from feeling like a complete, genre-defining experience.",2016-02-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737493765d6778758934,Arcade Sushi,Danny Saya,70,"Far Cry Primal seeks to put you in the shoes, or rather, hunting furs of a primitive human trying to survive and secure a place for his people, but it seems to get in its own way at the worst times.",2016-02-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737493765d6778758929,GameWatcher,Chris Capel,75,"Chris Capel gets all 10,000 BC on yo' ass",2016-02-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737493765d6778758920,Kotaku,Stephen Totilo,,"Primal is worth playing, but only once you're hungry for more and only if you're prepared to plumb its depths.",2016-02-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737393765d67787588fb,NZGamer,Angus Deacon,80,"Prehistoric beast petting simulator, with extras.",2016-02-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737393765d67787588f2,PC Invasion,Tim McDonald,60,"A decent game, but nothing more. Far Cry Primal tries to differentiate itself from past Far Cry games with mixed success, managing some clever new tricks, but losing a lot of what made Far Cry feel special in the process.",2016-02-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737393765d67787588e3,IBTimes UK,Ian Dransfield,60,"It would be difficult to call Far Cry Primal a bad game, but it would be just as hard to recommend it with anything other than a thousand and one caveats attached. While it presents itself as something new, different and vital, the truth behind this absurdly shallow veneer is that you've played this game before − at least if you've touched a Far Cry game since its third instalment.The amount of traction you get from that fact will vary, just as the enjoyment of Ubisoft's other big series, Assassin's Creed, wavers from person to person. A victim of Ubisoft's mass homogenisation techniques it might be, but Far Cry Primal is still fun, solid and the kind of thing you can lose hours to, given half a chance. Problem is, that half-chance is getting harder to come by. Why give it that amount of the day when you've already given nearly exactly the same thing your time before?",2016-02-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737193765d67787587c0,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,60,"Yearly releases are hurting good games. I don't know what the sales data looks like, so I can't speak to that claim from a financial perspective. I'm sure the backroom at Ubisoft has done the calculations and concluded that the number of consumers lost per year is offset by the amount of money made.",2016-02-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737193765d67787587b4,SomHráč.sk,Martin Kubeš,75,"Far Cry Primal is still a good game like its predecessors, but regrettably, Ubisoft is treading the same old waters. However, if you want ""just"" another Far Cry, you're at the right spot. So far, this recipe is still working, but the next entry of the franchise deservers more innovations.",2016-02-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737693765d677875899e,PC Gamer,Andy Kelly,79,It’s amazing how neatly the Far Cry formula fits into such a wildly different setting.,2016-02-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737493765d677875891d,"TotalBiscuit, The Cynical Brit",John Bain,,,2016-02-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737693765d67787589ad,PSX Extreme,Ben Dutka,85,"But in the end, Far Cry Primal is a healthy, well-designed, immensely immersive experiment within an established franchise. Bottom line is we need more developers to take such risks. The result is indeed a fantastic experience due to the blending of multiple genres - survival, adventure, action, first-person, strategy, etc.",2016-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737693765d6778758998,Slant Magazine,Justin Clark,80,"For the series, this is a confident step toward something much more disciplined and understatedly profound.",2016-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 5d86737393765d67787588f5,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,80,"Minor issues aside, I do think this is the best Far Cry game. Far Cry 4 did a lot to refine the formula and make it as enjoyable as possible. Stripping back the game to the fundamentals, limiting the resources and focusing the action does wonders for a franchise that was in danger of becoming too sprawling.",2016-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,d6d175fb16614efc92fe6e65eb8638a3 62459d86274ec35e72dc8af9,Worth Playing,Adam Pavlacka,90,It's obvious that whoever oversaw production of Far Cry 6 x Stranger Things - The Vanishing DLC is intimately familiar with the show. It's a great template for expanding the Stranger Things universe without retreading events that we've already seen. I'd love to see a full Stranger Things game developed from this mold.,2022-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 61bbd6879e5c48c548d65aec,TheReviewGeek,Greg Wheeler,50,"I mentioned in my last review for Far Cry 5 that this franchise was in desperate need of an overhaul. And much like Ubisoft execs haven't listened to its workforce to cut out the abuse, Far Cry 6 hasn't listened to its fanbase to make meaningful changes to push this franchise forward. This is a shallow, uninspiring open world slog.",2021-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 618e8731dcc55528ce512125,pressakey.com,Tobias Heinen,75,"Far Cry 6 can be saved under familiar fare throughout. Those who like the series and have already been to Far Cry 3, Kyrat in the Himalayas (FC4) or the fictional Hope County (FC5) will immediately feel at home with everything the developers throw at you. Far Cry 6 is a good open-world shooter with a massive, coherent arsenal and a pleasantly familiar gameplay loop - but nothing more. The entertainment is certain, but you shouldn't expect any flights of fancy.",2021-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 61a64b58aa8769f9eced87f4,Expansive,Laurie Jones,75,"Far Cry 6 is a stunning game, with great acting and a few nice new touches, but ultimately you are playing a game that will feel incredibly familiar to you right from the get-go. You will absolutely know what you’re getting with Far Cry 6, for better or worse, and that’s either going to sound like a dream right now, or a complete turnoff.",2021-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 61837ac2b99fe3a1fdb51ffc,Game Debate,Chad Norton,70,"If you’re looking for a game to unwind, then there’s no better place to look. But if you’re looking for something unique, something that will stick with you for years to come, you’re better off looking somewhere else.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 61815452191c2e7e1aefdac8,Marooners' Rock,Jonathan White,58,"Whatever Far Cry 6 is supposed to be feels like they made a cake and forgot the butter, flour, eggs, or to actually bake it. The more I played, the less I wanted to, and that’s not a good sign for a FarCry fan.",2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 61b8d32b9e5c48c548d646aa,Rapid Reviews UK,Chelsea Beardsmore,90,"Far Cry has had many ups and downs through its series, with many people having differing opinions about which are good and which are bad and even which is the best – Far Cry 3, for me! Now, Far Cry 6 is here – which category does it fall into? Let me tell you.",2021-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 617ed9db62d1a35f154f30bc,NookGaming,Adam Carr,80,"Far Cry 6 is just dumb fun. It has its issues, but I couldn’t help but jump in for an hour here and there just to mess around and have fun. The story was a hoot too, and honestly, grinding missions just to see more of Giancarlo Esposito was more than worth it. It’s not going to blow your socks off, but there is a lot to see, a lot to do, and most of it is pretty darn good.",2021-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 61806eb7191c2e7e1aefd99d,The Game Crater,Liam Ho,65,"Far Cry 6 doesn’t necessarily reinvent the open-world action-adventure franchise, nor does it take Far Cry a place it hasn’t been before.",2021-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 617aad7a1221bf35ed5428eb,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,80,"Overall, Far Cry 6 still feels like a Far Cry game once the sheen of the new additions wears off. You still go from point to point to expand your area of operation while also ultimately taking down Castillo’s top leaders for each region. There is also a lot to do for folks who like to really explore every nook and cranny of an open world. In that sense, Far Cry 6 is more of an evolution of the familiar Far Cry formula as opposed to a revolution, no pun intended.",2021-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 617f90bbe0829c74b005641d,Twisted Voxel,Ali Haider,75,"Far Cry 6 is more of the same, which isn't necessarily a bad thing if you've loved the previous games in the series. However, the series must reinvent itself to remain relevant.",2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 617999e6df320323c6131e9d,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,80,"While Far Cry 6 still does little to change an overused formula, the changes speak volumes. The new ammo system along with a more fleshed out protagonist and how some side missions are tackled shows that Ubisoft is very much aware that things are getting old. It still does provide a fun romp, but I am hoping to see things shake up much more in the next installment.",2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 617879d9df320323c6131385,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,90,"A lot of people will shy away from Far Cry 6, dismissing it as “yet another open world game by Ubisoft”, but I won’t try to hide it, I had way more fun with this game than I could have ever imagined. I got it for the idea of raising hell on a Caribbean island with a tank and a jetpack, and stayed for the surprisingly well-written story and likable characters.",2021-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 618b88dbb6bbe9f378799924,Pure Dead Gaming,,75,"Far Cry is simply more of the same. Well, almost the same, as a bunch of systems have been expanded even further into RPG territory, and you have even more control over your gameplay than ever before. Despite all this, it still feels like more of the same. Is that a bad thing? Not necessarily. Far Cry 6 can still be a lot of fun. If you liked previous games in the series, particularly 3 and 4, then you’re bound to enjoy 6. There’s something comforting in the known. In the familiar. That being said, I definitely wouldn’t mind being surprised by whatever comes next.",2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 6176f15f7e0ef90f469390c8,Cram-Gaming,Robert Cram,85,"We like Far Cry 6 as it seems to rest comfortably with its tried-and-trusted formula honed from 5 previous entries in the series. The game offers some great missions, strong characters, and an engaging story of an uprising against an infallible regime. There is enough identity here to make it its own game despite the similarities with other Ubisoft titles. If you like stealth, open-world and action, then Far Cry 6 is well-worth checking out for some no-nonsense gaming 101.",2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 6172c8c6ebc11ae4a8301f6d,Thumb Culture,,100,"People will complain that it's just another Far Cry game and it's the same as all the rest. Well, the clue is in the title mate! If you like Far Cry games, you will LOVE Far Cry 6. If you don't like them, then don't buy the game. It's that simple and it doesn't give you the right to complain about them. I don't like avocados, so I don't eat them. That way I don't complain about them. Same thing. Anyway, the game is bloody brilliant so go and buy it now! The story is engaging throughout with a few twists. If you spot warning signs early on, it will keep you guessing and the twist will sometimes hit you when you least expect it. If you like explosive gameplay, great casting, and a vast world to explore then Far Cry 6 is a must. We have a winner of the Thumb Culture Platinum Award!",2021-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 617400e0ee8b9ff5859102da,GAMEtainment,Kalle Sieger,83,"Despite the aforementioned problems and outdated graphics, Far Cry 6 captivated and enthralled me. In retrospect, the story is not bad, even if it is a little flat and a little too short or terse at crucial points. You'll notice this because I don't want to spoil anything. Gameplay, music and the voice actors make you overlook the graphics and enjoy the video game. Personally, I haven't been a fan of German dubbing before, but Far Cry 6 simply delivers and has convinced me to play in German more often. Hopefully there will be some fixes from the developer in the short term, because the permanent respawns of the enemies are quite annoying. In addition, the AI should get a little boost in general. The enemies are simply stupid and only very rarely a challenge at all. In the first few hours I had already found a handful of bugs and kept stumbling across new problems. But these are all things that are being checked and improved by the developers. Fans of the game series can easily grab this one. Those who like farming and collecting are also in good hands. I'm curious to see what content the DLCs will bring, but the current status is quite satisfactory.",2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 6171c153d54354dfc526485c,GameBlast,Carlos França Júnior,90,"Far Cry 6 isn't particularly daring when it comes to gameplay and creativity for the mission dynamics, something that can make it feel a little repetitive. However, the amigos and Supremos bring with them a new feeling for the battle strategies. Besides that, the characters' actings, especially Anton Castillo's, add a believable tone to a story that could just have been a very trivial matter.",2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 6170eb2ef646c2c0016ecc8d,DASHGAMER.com,Dan Rizzo,90,"I’m sure a wave of Breaking Bad fans would be here for some hidden easter eggs, and yes there are some lines delivered that can be connected to its universe. Hell even some plot points that may be coincidental or ironic, but separating it from Esposito’s involvement and discerning its overarching premise for being a Far Cry game, is what fans of the series will unequivocally walk away with… and then some.",2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 61706398f646c2c0016ecaa5,Guardian,Elle Osili-Wood,80,A believable villain and insider knowledge add to the exhilarations and refinements,2021-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 6171b924f646c2c0016ecec7,DVS Gaming,,80,"Far Cry 6 was a great entry to the series, and, honestly, it is what the franchise needed after the last two releases. Though the game can be buggy and has some issues with game design, the story and overall gameplay are refreshing. This game was some of the most fun I have had since 3 and I can’t get enough of the exploration and side quests. Far Cry has never been better to play and I recommend it for every FPS Action Adventure lovers out there.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 6171b904f646c2c0016ecec4,SomHráč.sk,Martin Černický,85,"Far Cry 6 is a videogame equivalent of a well done summer blockbuster. It has the best main character and villain the series has ever had on offer and if you're looking for a great open-world AAA FPS, you're come to the right place. However, if you're hoping for drastic changes to the formule, keep waiting.",2021-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 617abd8a1221bf35ed542940,Demon Gaming ,Josh Shoup,75,"Let there be no mistakes though. While there have been some changes to Far Cry, the formula is still pretty much the same it has always been for the Far Cry series. Upon getting thru the tutorial and the beginning area (a small island), you will be unloaded onto a giant map full of different activities to do.",2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 61a6438aaa8769f9eced87cd,GamesCreed,Junior Onunkwo,96,"Far Cry 6 possesses so many elements, that make this a masterpiece. It’s amazing how many improvements have been made from the previous games.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 624c5f24274ec35e72dcc45d,eXputer,Abdul Haddi,80,"If you're someone who's a big fan of creating havoc, then you won't find anything wrong with the game. But other than that, you will get disappointed at some points.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 6166ff268282176801276e8c,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,"Undeniably, Far Cry 6 has enough to keep you busy for hours, not including the post-release DLC that still has yet to be unlocked. Now, whether or not these will be quality hours will depend on if you don’t mind to the (let’s say ‘unique’) brand of humor that has always been a part of the franchise and the bafflingly hands off approach Ubisoft has with the themes that they most certainly knowingly injects into their games. It’s yet another Far Cry, for better or for worse.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 6166fce18282176801276e89,GameWatcher,Bogdan Robert,65,Unleashing a flurry of rockets from our Supremo backpack and blowing up a tank that never saw it coming.,2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 6166db508282176801276e36,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,70,"Far Cry 6 is fun, there’s no doubt about that. Yara is a fantastic backdrop, and if you enjoy mindlessly shooting stuff up, you’ll absolutely be in your element. You probably won’t really care much for Dani’s story though, and the game’s tonal dissonance can be somewhat off-putting. But lean into the mayhem and you’ll have a good enough time, even if you don’t remember much about it once you’ve turned the game off.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 6166b01d8282176801276e0e,Jump Dash Roll,Derek Johnson,50,"For a game all about revolution, Far Cry 6 does little to evolve the aging series, but at least your dog can ride in your car.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 6166771f8282176801276dbb,Gamefa,,75,"Although Far Cry 6 failed to break a spell of repetitive syquotes, it can be a good option for those who don't care much about it with their enjoyable gameplay and live and eye-catching world.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 625a0010008489e208d832d9,ComicBook.com,Tanner Dedmon,50,"But the ""6"" in ""Far Cry 6"" means you know what you're getting at this point, so none of this should be exceptionally surprising. Longtime fans were worried about things like reduced customizations for Dani and the first-person cutscenes, but the real issue here is that the formula feels less sustainable now more than ever. The big, beautiful country of Yara was squandered by Far Cry staples, and it'd be a shame to see that happen to whatever world comes next.",2021-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 617ab3a51221bf35ed54290d,Life is Xbox,,78,"Far Cry 6 is exactly what you would expect from the franchise, it has a few new elements but it is mostly the same as the previous entries. Audio and visually it is an example of how impressive things can be but gameplay feels a bit old and the story is pretty weak.",2021-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 6165eab780594f6395b33c05,Paste Magazine,Garrett Martin,45,There's a new Far Cry out. There's always a new Far Cry out. Maybe it's time for that to stop?,2021-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 61646df844f68f57d8128d25,VideoGamer,Josh Wise,50,"As it happens, though I played for much longer, I had had more than my fill after the first four hours, with no desire to venture back in.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 61643c4c44f68f57d8128cb2,Push Square,Liam Croft,70,"Far Cry 6 is the best version of Ubisoft's open world formula to date, but whether that's still a selling point to you is up for debate. The few advancements and new mechanics won't be enough to convince those burnt out to return for one more exotic trip, but if you're down for another lengthy checklist to complete, then the series has never been better. It's another healthy serving of comfort food; one that sticks to what it knows best while slightly iterating positively.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 616404c7622fdc536eb6aaa5,TheSixthAxis,Gareth Chadwick,70,"Far Cry 6 feels like a sequel that was made because there needed to be a sequel, that's making changes because it needs to show progress. The previous three numbered games in the series felt like they had their own identity and tried to offer more and more options to the player, but Far Cry 6 is a lateral move towards something that isn't quite the Far Cry I originally loved.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 61645a6a44f68f57d8128cee,8Bit/Digi,Stan Rezaee,90,Far Cry 6 utilizes everything learned in the series long and evolving history to present an unforgettable experience.,2021-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 6163ab45622fdc536eb6a9e3,New Game Network,Eric Hall,78,"Far Cry 6 is another well-crafted entry in Ubisoft's long-running franchise. While the framework of the series is still in place, the title introduces welcome changes such as a real protagonist and extensive customization that make this an improvement on its predecessor.",2021-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 61637c90622fdc536eb6a9e0,NoobFeed,Adam Siddiqui,65,"""Ubisoft Game"", when you hear that you can predict what you're going to get. An open-world experience with lots of monotonous optional objectives. Far Cry 6 is exactly that, a large open map with lots of similar optional objectives as you attempt to take back Yara for the people and dethrone dictator Anton Castillo. It does more of what past Far Cry games since the soft reboot of the franchise with Far Cry 3, this time with a new location and characters. The strong performances, impressive visuals, and incredible cutscenes are Far Cry 6's saving grace but the gameplay is a repetitive grind that a ""Ubisoft Game"" is known for.",2021-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 616348be622fdc536eb6a998,Game Freaks 365,Kyle Bell,70,Far Cry 6 is sure to please long-time series veterans and newcomers alike. It just doesn't break any new ground.,2021-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,15a1d72c10ff46f396d9666f904ecb80 629b86240bfe2deada17c516,RPG Fan,Wes Iliff ,74,"Wolfstride has a wonderful concept and almost pulls it off, but it can't come together into a cohesive experience.",2022-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc151ffe9d5745a69a9c2c6be353d6da 629a8f750bfe2deada17c42f,Nintendo Blast,Maurício Katayama,85,"Full of personality, with complex characters, deep plot and an extremely original game design, Wolfstride is an unforgettable title, which permeates moments of humor and drama with fun and surprisingly complex combat despite its apparent simplicity. Despite having some reservations about its rhythm and repetitive grinding, it's one of the most creative games I've ever had the opportunity to try.",2022-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,cc151ffe9d5745a69a9c2c6be353d6da 620fcaa29e5c48c548d82b58,PC Gamer,Josh Broadwell,70,Ota Imon has something interesting to say with Wolfstride. I just hope it finds the right voice to say it with next time.,2022-02-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc151ffe9d5745a69a9c2c6be353d6da 61e67fd39e5c48c548d6da15,Geek Culture,Jake Su,81,"High on style and characters that shine, Wolfstride is best considered an RPG-lite that is a fun journey with excellent writing.",2021-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,cc151ffe9d5745a69a9c2c6be353d6da 61b5159983e54798d121f76e,The Escapist,Elise Avery,,,2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc151ffe9d5745a69a9c2c6be353d6da 61b29293d57242701f43964c,COGconnected,Tony Bae,85,"Wolfstride might have gotten off to a rough start, but I think if you go into it knowing that it’s a story-forward game, you’ll enjoy it quite a bit. I ended up liking the game way more than I thought possible. It kept surprising me. It hooked me with its style, then its humor, and when I thought I knew everything, it showed me its heart. For only $18 CAD, Wolfstride has my strongest recommendation.",2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc151ffe9d5745a69a9c2c6be353d6da 61b0b982d57242701f438198,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,95,"I wished for the game to have less of Catman's running and, maybe, more ways for its secondary characters to interact with one another. But these are minor issues with a great experience. Wolfstride shows how well OTA IMON can blend narrative and gameplay and I look forward to seeing what kind of game they work on next.",2021-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc151ffe9d5745a69a9c2c6be353d6da 61b0ae5fd57242701f43811b,Hardcore Gamer,Kyle LeClair,70,"Wolfstride has its flaws, but if you're willing to get past them, it ends up having a unique charm in its story, characters and combat that's worth checking out. Sure, the giant anime mech battles may be a main draw, but you'll stay for the clever bits of character development and glimpses into the history and personalities of these rascals as you get to know them. Wolfstride doesn't always land with a huge mechanical blow, but it can still deliver a decent hit overall.",2021-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc151ffe9d5745a69a9c2c6be353d6da 62098bd89e5c48c548d7f927,Turn Based Lovers,Michael Ouellette,80,"Wolfstride is a monochromatic, comical, visual RPG that definitely has been influenced by classic anime produced by the likes of Japanese animation companies such as Gainax and Sunrise. The black and white filter it has presents itself as almost wanting to have a gritty presentation which in my opinion does a good job of. Gameplay wise, you kind of spend more time preparing for battles than the actual battles themselves so think of it like training for a boxing match but instead it is a mecha tournament. The actual mecha battles are pretty fun, even when you are over-powered or they when they last a while. There are mini-games here and there with lots of places to explore. The world has a mix of western and eastern influences that makes up Rain City. There could be less backtracking but at least the overworld screen cuts it down somewhat.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,cc151ffe9d5745a69a9c2c6be353d6da 61b03e1cd57242701f437d53,PC Invasion,Logan Broadley,70,"Wolfstride is an enjoyable anime-like mech fighting adventure with an interesting cast of characters. Other than the slow start, it's easy to ignore the parts that fall short.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc151ffe9d5745a69a9c2c6be353d6da 61af926d44c44e6c751045ff,The Outerhaven Productions,Matthew Paul,80,"Wolfstride is a role-playing game about three former partners-in-crime coming to a turning point in their lives. When they inherit a junkyard mecha called Cowboy, they reunite to enter the planet’s most elite mecha competition: the Ultimate Golden God Tournament.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc151ffe9d5745a69a9c2c6be353d6da 61af922244c44e6c751045ef,TheSixthAxis,Miguel Moran,70,"Wolfstride is the rule-of-cool - it's a game all about vibes and style and sick robots, and it never gets old or feels out-of-touch. That hefty amount of style certainly carries the game through it's slower moments, but those are also smartly broken up by some of the most interesting turn-based battles I've seen in an RPG. There are rough spots to Wolfstride, for sure, but it's the coolest game I've played in years, and it absolutely knows it.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc151ffe9d5745a69a9c2c6be353d6da 61af921b44c44e6c751045e2,TechRaptor,Catherine Dellosa,75,"Wolfstride is a stylish RPG from OTA IMON Studios and Raw Fury that features turn-based mech battles, quirky humor, and gorgeous art. Characters have a penchant for dragging, melancholic, over-the-top dialogue, which may not be everyone's cup of tea.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,cc151ffe9d5745a69a9c2c6be353d6da 5e017de871f25c74e732603e,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,80,"For a city-builder, Surviving Mars does a pretty good job. The city-building mechanics are top-notch, the aesthetic is great, and the mysteries add an entirely new layer to the game.",2019-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc493765d677878cebb,Worth Playing,Fran Soto,70,"Overall, Surviving Mars is a solid building simulator. Its numerous options for gameplay leave room for all kinds of play styles. Player choices maintain key roles in how they wish to shape their societies. A vast array of technology makes room for endless infrastructure combinations with a wonderful level of detail. A lack of content really brings down the game a few notches because the gameplay begins to feel repetitive after a while. Although the title has a lot of awesome details with science fiction flair, it doesn't bring any new surprises after a single playthrough. Whether players are seeking a challenging simulation or a chill Martian sandbox, Surviving Mars is a title that is worth a try.",2018-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc493765d677878ceaf,Pardis Game,Alireza Mahzoon,80,"Surviving Mars is one of that games which can entertain you for weeks and even months. Even though it suffers from some serious problems like lack of a training section, nobody can deny the pleasure of making an advanced colony on the surface of the red planet during experiencing the game.",2018-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc493765d677878cea7,GameMAG,,60,"PS4 version of Surviving Mars is flawed and can only be recommended to the most dedicated fans of Mars colonization theme. If you play on PC, you can raise the score by one point.",2018-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc493765d677878ceb5,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,85,"Surviving Mars delivers on every front as a strategy game. Wide spectrum of difficulty, huge tech tree, seeded maps and easy to use, but complex, interface result in game that is suitable for both casual players and experienced leaders. Pick your funder conquer the planet!",2018-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc493765d677878ceac,Old Grizzled Gamers,Matthew Hung,69,"Surviving Mars, is competent but dried up fairly quickly. The systems in place work well and it accomplishes all it wants to do effectively. It has a good natural difficulty and good variation between plays. For those who are comforted by grid lined paper, this is probably a cathartic managerial experience. I am not in that group however. Like the planet itself, the whole experience felt a bit one note and bare. To me, there needed to be something else, another angle or facet to the game to give it the life that it desperately needed.",2018-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc493765d677878ceb8,SomHráč.sk,Róbert Hagan,65,"Surviving Mars isn't bad, but it's not as good as it could have been. Too much micromanagement, bad UI and missing QoL features suggest that the game needed more time in development. If you don't mind issues like that or if your ego can handle playing on lower difficulty levels, where they're not as pressing, you might get some enjoyment out of seeing your colony grow.",2018-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc493765d677878ce93,Gaming Nexus,Eric Hauter,65,"Playing Surviving Mars is like watching someone put a kitten in a plastic bubble. It's cute for a while, wobbling around in its new environment. But then you realize that the kitten is going to suffocate, and you are going to spend hours watching it slowly run out of air and die. Trying to get the kitten out of the bubble is hopeless. You don't know anything about bubbles, and the kitten isn't telling you. Have fun, kids!",2018-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc493765d677878ce9c,Cerealkillerz,Patrice Naderi,82,Surviving Mars is well made city-building strategy game with a interesting setting and solid gameplay that really needs a tutorial for newcomers and some variety in the side missions to be fully optimized. Fans of the the genre will still have their fun.,2018-04-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc493765d677878ce87,Cubed3,Gabriel Jones,80,"Ideally, players should try to experience Surviving Mars on the PC, but the Xbox One version is a fine substitute. In any case, they are treated to a very impressive simulator that rewards expert resource-management. The emphasis on automated drones helps to streamline all of the menial tasks, leaving players plenty of time to focus on constructing the perfect colony. Of course, the game features a steep learning curve, but there's always something new to learn. A few features, such as the individual characteristics of every colonist, are a bit convoluted and unnecessary. Still, maybe there is somebody out there that appreciates the extremely fine details. All in all, there's little stopping everyone from spending many sleepless nights attempting to conquer the planet.",2018-03-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc493765d677878ce8a,VGN,Piersandro Guerrera,75,"Surviving Mars is an interesting, rewarding and fun to play experience. It represents a new ""city builder"" that allows you to create a colony in the red planet. A 360-degrees zoomable view that allows you to view the colonies from far away and your citizens in close up makes the difference: it seems like to play Sim City and The Sims at the same time. On PS4, unfortunately, the games suffers the limitations of an imperfect conversion from the PC edition: the on-screen texts are too small even on a 55-inches TV. If you consider buying the computer version (available on Windows, Linux or Mac) the game will be much more comfortable to play with mouse and keyboard.",2018-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc493765d677878ce90,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,70,An addictive little colony sim held back by inconsistent difficulty and stingey tutorials.,2018-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc493765d677878ce8d,Paste Magazine,Cameron Kunzelman,70,"I'm in a weird place because I know that Surviving Mars is probably excellent for someone who is not me. If you enjoy Paradox games like Crusader Kings II but not city builders, then this is probably a great bridge for you to relax and play. If you like managing numbers, resources, and people, then this is the game for you. What I wanted was a more freeform experience that allowed me to design and fiddle with Martian landscapes to my heart's content, and this is not the game for that.",2018-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc493765d677878ce96,Invision Community,Nathan O’Grady,90,"Surviving Mars is a fulfilling successor to the franchises of its developers and publishers. It offers a fantastic balance of city building, resource management, exploration, research and frequent challenges along the way, encapsulated in the delightful aesthetics of the red planet.",2018-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878ce6a,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,80,Red Planet is good place for your new life. You just have to be patient. There will be challenges to overcome. Take your time.,2018-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878ce29,Metro GameCentral,,70,"An enjoyable twist on the usual city building formula, that simulates the dangers of planetary colonisation impressively well – although it could have done with a slightly lighter touch.",2018-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc493765d677878cea2,M3,Viktor Eriksson,80,"Surviving Mars is a bit frustrating at times, and should communicate the mechanics better, but it's still a great strategy game that combine a sincere theme with involving mechanics.",2018-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878ce67,Game News Plus,Emine Ozturk,69,"I can say that Surviving Mars should be expressing itself more clearly in the beginning since it is already a hard experience. If you are up to a high-pressure experience on the Red Planet, I recommend you to take a look at Surviving Mars.",2018-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878ce65,Stevivor,Steve Wright,80,"In addition to offering up a rewarding and enjoyable sci-fi city-building experience, Surviving Mars is rife with detail.",2018-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878ce5f,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,65,"Surviving Mars has the interplanetary foundations of a good strategy game, but it gets bogged down in its own complexity, micromanagement, and a surprisingly bland setting.",2018-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878ce59,COGconnected,Paul Sullivan,70,"________________________ “Every action needs to be carefully considered in Surviving Mars",2018-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878ce4e,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,80,The Tropico team plays it relatively straight on the red planet - but trouble is never far away.,2018-03-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878ce5c,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,70,"Surviving Mars has a lot of interface annoyances and other small issues, but its blend of optimism and dread makes a compelling foundation for a city/colony builder.",2018-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878ce19,VGProfessional,"Nazih Fares,Mazen Abdallah",81,"Haemimont Games and Paradox Interactive's Surviving Mars mixes the best of the 4X and city building simulation game into a futuristic package, but its weak end-game might bore some. Thankfully the game has mod support on PC and enough achievements for console players to last.",2018-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878ce24,TrueAchievements,Megan Walton,80,"For simulation game fanatics, Surviving Mars is an easy recommendation. For everyone else, if you are willing to sink in the time and the effort, you'll be happy in your new home on the red planet.",2018-03-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878ce13,PlayStation LifeStyle,Paulmichael Contreras,80,"Surviving Mars isn't simply SimCity set on our red neighbor Mars. It's a resource management game with a heavy emphasis on survival, involving lots of death and brutal mechanics. At the same time, its systems are designed to teach the player how best to strategize and learn from past mistakes. A potential play time of 100+ hours to see each mystery play out also ensures a ton of entertainment return on a meager investment of ~$40 USD. For those who love the city-sim genre, this is a no-brainer.",2018-03-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878ce10,DualShockers,Michael Ruiz,75,"Surviving Mars requires patience and experimentation that may be daunting to those new to the genre. The lack of detail on the game's many mechanics in conjunction with the intense micromanagement creates a challenging and frustrating experience. There are ways to make your colonization mission less difficult, but a well-planned strategy still needs to be in place to succeed. Despite this, once the mechanics click, the game is incredibly satisfying and rewarding. All of this is packaged with a simple aesthetic and decent soundtrack that are both stylish and fit its sci-fi theme. If you're a fan of city builders, Haemimont Games' latest is worth playing.",2018-03-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc493765d677878ceb2,Cultured Vultures,Adam Smith,80,"A soft-science city-building game set on the red planet, Surviving Mars takes Elon Musk's dreams and makes them a reality. Occasionally clunky controls on the PS4 don't mar a game that adds the storyline of 'mysteries' to the usual resource gathering and settlement managing simulation, with a few twists.",2018-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc493765d677878ce99,PSX Extreme,Ryan Hartmann,90,"I've enjoyed the freedom to make my own decisions and mistakes, the challenge, the complexity, the attention to detail. It's been one hell of a ride.",2018-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878ce62,Twinfinite,Ed McGlone,80,"Ultimately Surviving Mars is a fantastic simulation and strategy game. Again, it might be off-putting inexperienced players, and advanced players will likely need to find their own fun in the long term by creating obstacles for themselves to overcome or to seek out mods, lest it gets repetitive.",2018-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878ce55,GamePro,Benjamin Danneberg,82,"Successful and challenging construction game, which gets more complex with increasing playing time, but also brings a few quirks with it.",2018-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878ce21,Old Man Mordaith,Joshua Smith,80,"Based out of Bulgaria, Haemimont Games has made the last three Tropico outings, Omerta – City of Gangsters, and 2015’s Victor Vran. Their experience with city builders in a dangerous setting – as with Tropico – show in this speculative colonization game. While the dangers are less political and more dust tornado shaped in Surviving Mars, one danger stood above the rest. Like a lab-created black hole completely out of control, I was sucked in. Hours of my stream seemed to vanish before my eyes as I struggled convincing colonists not to abandon me to the strange red landscape, with only peppy radio host to keep me company.",2018-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878ce1e,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,70,"Underneath the lack of a proper tutorial and some odd interface decisions, there’s a neat game with an almost puzzle-like feel to it that hits some sweets spots when it comes to optimizing a colony for long-term survival. Shame the same cant be said about its colonists’ management / interaction.",2018-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878ce0d,IGN Spain,Jose A. Rodríguez,70,"Fun and interesting, Surviving Mars is a kind-of-SimCity in the Mars surface that challenges the player to create his own civilization, buildings and survival system, adding some exploration mechanics.",2018-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878ce0a,GameSpot,Daniel Starkey,80,"Surviving Mars tasks you with leading humanity's first colonies on the Red Planet. But Mars is hardly forgiving, and it will fight you every step of the way.",2018-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878ce07,GamingBolt,Ravi Sinha,70,"Surviving Mars combines so many interesting mechanics and genres but seems to lack the overall depth that defines more specialized titles. Nevertheless, it's an entertaining romp in exploration, survival and colonization that's good for a couple dozen hours or so.",2018-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878cde8,Hobby Consolas,David Martinez,71,Haemimont Games delivers a Sci Fi RTS deep and original. But Surviving Mars is hard on the control side (al least console version) and we miss some more variety.,2018-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878cde6,Spaziogames,Adriano Di Medio,70,"Surviving Mars does not speak to the casual gamer, but it's also a good city-builder. Its creators Haemimont Games deeply love science-fiction, and they demonstrated it by giving their game a variety of scenarios together with its citybuilder nature. It deserves time to be appreciated, but seeing your colony become operative is always a satisfaction. Veterans could find a relatively new way to see science-fiction on their genre. Due to rigid gamepad controls, newcomers may consider the PC.",2018-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878cde2,Windows Central,Jez Corden,90,"If you're a fan of city-building gameplay Surviving Mars is a must-buy title. Even if you prefer a more creative experience you can tailor the difficulty to that end, or ramp up the scarcity for a true survival experience, where battling the elements almost feels more like a real-time strategy.",2018-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5d867bc393765d677878cddf,Destructoid,Josh Tolentino,80,"My gripes aside, Surviving Mars might be the most fun I've had with a city-building game since SimCity 2000, and Haemimont has accomplished this feat by drilling down into the details, and zooming in on the kinds of small-scale community-building that I'd always felt the that city-builders with a grander scope lacked. The promise of robust modding support from launch could also ensure that the game has legs, or even that some of my complaints could be addressed by fans soon after they get their hands on the toolkit.",2018-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,39516a5b66d04b75b25a810e593b0a97 5ffcec8f0f8974118c93806c,Nintendo Blast,Eduardo Comerlato,90,"Dauntless is great and addictive, offering many hours of hunting while exquisitely balancing action and RPG. With fun battles and a satisfying progression, I highly recommend the download, as this is the best free title I've played on the Switch - as well as being one of the best online experiences on the console. Even with flaws, the Slayers game is capable of bringing down any performance problem or monster prestigiously, attacking without ever losing its greatness.",2021-01-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5ef480f8d88e035744c187e1,TheSixthAxis,Jim Hargreaves,80,"Although hardly original in its premise, Dauntless offers an extremely fun and accessible take on the monster-hunting roleplaying game. It wastes no time in throwing you straight into the action and while easy to pick up there's plenty of depth there for fans of the genre. What's more Dauntless is completely free to play, gracefully sidestepping those annoying monetisation pitfalls we're so used to seeing.",2020-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5e3531cd3ca0110701ecc585,Gaming Nexus,Russell Archey,85,"If you're not worried about a major story or a lot of strategy but still want to see what the monster hunting genre is like without shelling out a lot of money, Dauntless is a nice free-to-play game to ease you into things.",2020-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5e295b60c25afe0e75c30567,RPGamer,,,"For RPGamers new to the hunter sub-genre of RPGs, Dauntless can provide an excellent entry point, especially given its free-to-play model.",2020-01-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5e2489e04a8a3b376f438b2c,Pure Nintendo,Seth Cano,70,"Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the loop of hunting monsters and collecting their parts to craft better weapons and armor. That being said, its performance issues in the open-world hub and the inability to earn any substantial amount of platinum through regularly playing the game inhibits me from giving further praise. However, with some improvements, this game could be a sleeper hit within the library of free-to-play Nintendo Switch games.",2020-01-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5e1cd67e117f2f0cdf3db921,COGconnected,Alexander Thomas,68,Phoenix Labs has built Dauntless to be the same game for all gamers. That has been their mission from the start and in that they have absolutely succeeded. ,2020-01-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5e0f6b64117f2f0cdf3db257,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,30,"Uninteresting and uninspired, Dauntless is certainly impressive in its own right, but as far as actual gameplay goes, what's present fails to engage beyond the surface level. Perhaps that'll be enough for most who download the free title, but between aesthetically resembling Fortnite and aping Monster Hunter's combat wholesale, Phoenix Games has failed to contribute anything truly novel to the experience. Dauntless is as derivative as they come, and while that lack of price tag may be appealing, there are much better games to spend one's time (and even money) on. Go play Monster Hunter instead.",2020-01-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5e0e71f968f4c956d9464971,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,55,Dauntless is one of those games that's best played in short bursts every once in a while.,2020-01-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5e0a6f5871f25c74e7326399,NintendoWorldReport,Daan Koopman,80,"The pure focus on hunting and looting monsters feels amazing, with fun missions and even better weapons. It thrives and pushes you constantly to completion, and slowly moves that completion goal further down the pipeline. As a free-to-play title, it is absolutely one of the nicer ones and makes for a great time with your friends.",2019-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5dffb147239b721b0efdb98a,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,70,"Though this Switch port mightily struggles from a performance perspective, it’s still enjoyable on a consistent enough basis that such issues can be mostly overlooked. It literally costs you nothing more than time to give Dauntless a try, and we’d highly recommend you give it a shot.",2019-12-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5dfaa966239b721b0efd9667,Attack of the Fanboy,Brandon Adams,90,"Dauntless offers up a pleasant alternative experience in the monster hunting action genre that focuses on the battles without sacrificing the core appeal. If you've ever wanted to take down larger-than-life beasties to wear their hides and take down even nastier foes, but felt intimidated by Capcom's more deliberate design, then Dauntless will prove a great, enjoyable way to finally see what all the monster slaying fuss is about. The fact that it's a fair free-to-play game makes it all the easier to experience for yourself.",2019-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5db2d1b464f5787ec013466c,GamePitt,Kieran Harris,85,"Dauntless is a brilliant and lengthy free-to-play game – one that has and will be supported with crazy amounts of content. The latest update that pushed the game out of early access is its biggest and best update yet, especially with the release of the ridiculously fun new striker weapons. With a lot of content and the ability to play with friends, Dauntless is at least worth giving a shot. Obviously, it draws comparisons with Monster Hunter World but if you need another fix of David vs Behemoth action, this will more than quench your blood-thirstiness.",2019-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5da6f988c7c36e55d01eda92,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,80,"Unlike many other free-to-play games, Dauntless never makes you feel like you’re missing out if you don’t spend any money. Needless to say, if you’re after an action RPG along the lines of Monster Hunter to really sink your teeth into, you can’t go wrong with Dauntless.",2019-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5da4e6bf39414c46a805c88a,GamesBeat,Sam Desatoff,75,"I wanted very badly to love Dauntless, and for a time I think I did thanks to the fantastic combat and weapon variety. But the lack of any real storytelling makes the repetitive questing structure a glaring issue in desperate need of some TLC. If you're looking for a new go-to F2P experience, you could do much worse — just don't expect a world drenched teeming with lore and compelling characters.",2019-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d976e025e6b56079d4546c5,PCGamesN,Phil Iwaniuk,50,"A game with unapologetically singular focus, its distillation of deeper MMOs' elements nevertheless results in an experience that all too often feels barren. Phil Iwaniuk",2019-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d943b5afb2612131ba53722,NoobFeed,Adam Siddiqui,85,"It's hard to play Dauntless without comparing it to Capcom's incredibly successful and popular Monster Hunter franchise. The free-to-play title captures many of the aspects that fans loved about those titles here. Killing monsters, gaining loot, and crafting new gear. It's a little disappointing that a bulk of the personalization options are locked behind microtransactions but this is a small issue. Dauntless successfully crafts an addicting monster hunting formula with lots of incredible Behemoths to kill.",2019-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d94ffd9fb2612131ba537d7,MMORPG.com,Robin Baird,90,"If you enjoy going out and fighting progressively tougher monsters while working your way to new rewards, then Dauntless is a game you need to checkout.",2019-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d925cbcb59781214caf4712,GameSpace,,80,"There is a lot of potential for alternative game modes and expansion of content for Dauntless, as they regularly update the game every other week.",2019-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd393765d67787a6bf2,GameGrin,,80,"If you're a fan of the action RPG genre and love to dish out major pain to monsters that would otherwise eviscerate you, you've found the game.",2019-08-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd393765d67787a6bee,Spaziogames,,78,"A good free-to-play, with simple Monster Hunter gameplay element at its base, but only them.",2019-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd393765d67787a6bf7,Level Down Games,Kyle Vaughn,75,"Dauntless is a free-to-play action RPG developed by Phoenix Labs and debuted a full release across Windows, Xbox One, and Playstation 4 with fully functional cross-play. The game closely resembles the gameplay structure of the popular Capcom series, Monster Hunter. Though not without its problems, Dauntless might be one of the best free-to-play games currently available.",2019-06-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd393765d67787a6bf3,MMOGames,,85,"While Monster Hunter: World continues to pound its chest in dominance, it’s no longer the only game in town. Phoenix Labs’ Dauntless proves that it can hold its own against the king. ",2019-06-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd393765d67787a6bf1,Gamersky,,80,"Although it's not as great as Monster Hunter: World, but Dauntless is good enough as a free-to-play online game. It might be your best choice before Monster Hunter: World's Iceborne Expansion released.",2019-06-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd393765d67787a6bfa,IGN Italy,Diego Cinelli,75,"As things stand today, Dauntless is still a promising game, crippled by some technical issues (there's still an OB in the software version, after all), but enhanced by a great cross-play feature.",2019-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd393765d67787a6c04,PlayStation Universe,Eric Hauter,90,"Dauntless comes bursting out of early access with one of the best, most original, and most polished games in the free-to-play space. With tons of content, amazing battles, a great matchmaking system, and endless room to grow, Dauntless is going to be around for a long, long time. Beyond highly recommended, Dauntless is compulsory, obligatory, required gaming.",2019-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd393765d67787a6bfd,USgamer,Mike Williams,80,"Dauntless is Monster Hunter for those that don't have the time or money to devote to Capcom's Monster Hunter: World. Dauntless falters in certain areas, but provides the feel of hunting and gear progression in a more streamlined manner. the world can feel a bit lifeless and gamey at time, but this is definitely good enough to carve out it's own space alongside Capcom's flagship series. And being free-to-play with full cross-platform play helps a great deal.",2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd393765d67787a6bf5,Twinfinite,Greysun Morales,80,"Although it’s a copycat in a lot of ways, Dauntless has its own perks that make it worth checking out for fans of the genre looking for something that’s very low risk to try, familiar, and fun. ",2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd393765d67787a6bbb,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,85,"Mick Fraser: ""The variety of bosses is strong and the combat/reward loop is wonderfully addictive. If nothing else, the fact that every Behemoth, armour set and weapon can be unlocked without spending a penny makes it well worth checking out.""",2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd393765d67787a6ba6,CGMagazine,Cole Watson,75,Dauntless is a great entry point to hunting games that is easily accessible to players who have yet to experience the thrill of the hunt.,2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd293765d67787a6b8a,IGN,David Jagneaux,85,"What Dauntless lacks in layered complexity it makes up for with tightly crafted combat and rewarding progression, proving you don't need to cram every possible feature into a game for it to be great.",2019-06-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd393765d67787a6bce,Screen Rant,Zak Wojnar,60,"Dauntless combines Monster Hunter and Destiny to create a fun, free-to-play experience.",2019-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd293765d67787a6b5b,GameSpace,Scott Jeslis,85,Dauntless is a marvellous co-op action RPG wrapped into a wonderful and fun monster hunting game. It's an excellent F2P choice for casual gamers and hardcore hunters alike. It's also one of the few games that console only owners can cooperatively play alongside their PC-centric friends! Phoenix Labs has set a new standard for cross-play that we hope other developers will one day also embrace! Bottom line this game is monstrously fun!,2019-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd393765d67787a6bef,Geeks Under Grace,,85,"In Dauntless, the slayers hunt fantastic beast with friends then craft weapons and armor from those fallen behemoths in this free to play action-rpg.",2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd393765d67787a6bd0,MMORPG.com,Ralph Whitmore,90,"Dauntless is fun, plain and simple.",2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd393765d67787a6b9b,GameSpot,Ginny Woo,70,"A fantastic multiplayer experience and vibrant art direction help make Dauntless stand out, despite feeling a little empty at times.",2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd293765d67787a6b88,GamingBolt,Pramath,80,"Dauntless hits the mark across the board, and delivers an extremely compelling and engaging monster hunting game that genre newcomers and veterans alike can enjoy.",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd393765d67787a6bbd,COGconnected,Erin Castillo,76,"There are definitely some things that the developers need to iron out, and should if they want to keep their impressive player base, but as it stands right now Dauntless has a very strong base that can be built upon moving forward.",2019-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5d867fd393765d67787a6bcc,DualShockers,Jordan Boyd,90,Phoenix Labs has crafted a fully realized action RPG with Dauntless that brings together players across all platforms.,2019-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,e64af2d6202d4b64b86abe428250dbff 5f96fe90fce0972e4e5f8af5,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,85,"Games like Pikuniku are not only appreciated but even needed. An adventure as fun as it is sympathetic, a story with humor and message, a world full of expressiveness and a multitude of things to do, and an inspired and expressive presentation and audiovisual design. All this in an accessible but substantial platform game and exploration during this saving feat and curious social realism.",2020-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5f1e4877d88e035744c1bba6,Cat with Monocle,Seth Hay,80,"Pikuniku is fun, colorful, and simple. Its goofy animation and physics truly make the game stand out. Plus, you can beat the story in roughly around three to four hours, making it a great title to play in-between the larger, more in-depth entries in your library. So if you have an itch for simple puzzles and a LocoRoco-type game, give this one a kick.",2019-04-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb993765d67787a085f,PowerUp!,Leo Stevenson,56,Pikuniku is not likely to be worth your time,2019-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb993765d67787a0862,TechRaptor,Trevor Whalen,95,"Pikuniku is a short-and-sweet experience that's fun, simple, engaging, and smooth. I can recommend it to just about anyone.",2019-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb993765d67787a081b,The Game is a Lie,Lucca Cardoso,70,"Pikuniku is a little game that can be a lot of fun and even funny at times, but is, most of the time, monotonous and unoriginal. It shines brightest when it's not afraid to be naturally quirky but sometimes tries too hard to fabricate quirkiness that doesn't belong.",2019-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,False,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb993765d67787a0810,Pure Nintendo,Bill Stiteler,80,"Pikuniku is an entertaining distraction, a wonderful game world to romp around in. And when you've finished the entire story in a day or three of casual play, you can look forward to restarting it with your inventory intact and exploring all the nooks and crannies to find what you missed before, and going back to finding Ernie, and kick, kick, kicking him back up through the tunnels and back to safety. Tell him I said, “Hi.”",2019-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb993765d67787a0814,Pardis Game,Parham Aghakhani,85,"Pikuniku is a short & sweet experience that never takes itself seriously. The game is super fun and cheerful thanks to its gorgeous appearance, well-composed music tracks, delightful gameplay and good sense of humor. However, its short length might leave you wanting more.",2019-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb993765d67787a0864,Daily Star,Philip Hayton,,"Overall, Pikuniku makes for a joyful experience to be enjoyed by kids and adults alike, at least for the couple of hours that it lasts. ",2019-02-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb993765d67787a0818,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,80,"Some mild frustrations and pacing aside, Pikuniku is disarmingly agreeable, revelling in the random while telling a surreal and well-structured story. Both my kids (they’re the reason this review is so far after release, hogging the Switch to play this) and I have had a tonne of fun with this game, inspiring bemused, furrowed brows and face splitting smiles a plenty.",2019-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb993765d67787a0812,Daily Mirror,JC Suttun,80,"Still, developer Sectordub have created a delightfully quirky experience with bags of personality. It might not last very long, but Pikuniku manages to deliver a lot of fun little moments before you see the end screen.",2019-02-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb993765d67787a0816,Everyeye.it,Marco Mottura,73,"A charming little adventure with a good heart, a quirky atmosphere and a fascinating tone. Pros and cons can for once essentially be the same: some will be delighted by the randomness and the utter simplicity of the whole experience, while others might find it a bit too much.",2019-02-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb893765d67787a07d0,Jump Dash Roll,Elizabeth Lovatt,80,"If you're looking for something short, sweet and bound to make you smile, you won't be let down by Pikuniku's infectious charm and gameplay.",2019-01-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb993765d67787a081e,Sick Critic,Nathanael Hueso,85,"Pikuniku is worth your money and time. It may not be a revolutionary work of high art, but it’s definitely enjoyable. I’d recommend buying it for the Nintendo Switch so you can play it in pieces, but the PC version (which I played) is perfectly acceptable. This is a game I’m going to tell my friends about and get them to buy.",2019-01-30T05:00:00.000Z,False,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb993765d67787a07dc,Level Down Games,Kyle Vaughn,70,"Sometimes, I want to relax and play something that doesn’t require too much effort or thought, and Pikuniku certainly filled that hole in a playing catalogue that, for me, is usually occupied by the newest hardcore, realistic, blood-and-guts grit fest. The game garnered plenty of laughs from me and I’ve recommended it to a few friends to try; especially since it was free on Twitch for Amazon Prime subscribers for a few days. The price tag on Steam is set at $12.99, which may be a little high for a short, low-budget game with little replay value, but if you find yourself bored and looking for something fun to do with a few extra bucks and one of Steam’s frequent sales on your radar, Pikuniku isn’t a bad choice at all.",2019-01-30T05:00:00.000Z,False,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb893765d67787a07d6,God is a Geek,Gary Bailey,75,"Pikuniku is quirky, funny and more than a little bit mad, all adding up to a short-but-sweet, colourful platform adventure.",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb993765d67787a07df,GameSpot,James O'Connor,80,"A short, funny platforming adventure about a weird little dude on a strange quest, Pikuniku is a charming delight.",2019-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb993765d67787a07d8,Daily Dot,AJ Moser,80,"This game belongs in the same breath as Undertale and Night in the Woods for the way it plays with its own video game-ness. Pikuniku bashes tropes, breaks the rules, and defies any possible expectations you could have.",2019-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb993765d67787a0822,Flickering Myth,Shaun Munro,75,"Pikuniku doesn’t do much new with the cutesy indie game formula, but it does present a beguilingly offbeat mood, wrapped around some enticingly colourful visuals and snappy gameplay that doesn’t tax the brain.",2019-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,False,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb993765d67787a07e1,Impulsegamer,Hugh Mitchell,60,"Pikuniku is a vibrant, simplistic adventure platformer with a great sense of humour.",2019-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb993765d67787a07da,Game Revolution,Toby Saunders,80,"It may not be long but you’ll have a big, dumb smile on your face the whole time; a pure realization of quality over quantity. ",2019-01-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb993765d67787a0828,Checkpoint Gaming,Omi Koulas,100,"Pikuniku happily fills in the gap between bigger and longer games, brightens your day, and leaves a lasting good feeling",2019-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,False,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb893765d67787a07d2,Screen Rant,Leo Faierman,80,"Devolver Digital presents Pikuniku, an endearing and outright hilarious all-ages platforming adventure game, but it's over way too quickly.",2019-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb893765d67787a07d4,Shacknews,Donovan Erskine,80,"Its look and feel gives it a charming aesthetic that draws you in, and its solid controls coupled with balanced puzzles makes you stay a while. A funny campaign that has some true laugh out loud moments, but sometimes has vague mission objectives forcing you to wander around aimlessly until you stumble upon the next step. ",2019-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb893765d67787a07ce,Gameblog,Thomas Pillon,70,"Despite its childish look, Pikuniku tells us a revolutionary tale of a random guy joining a resistance group fighting against an evil corporation. Funny until the end, Devolver's new game may mostly count on its strange physics, even to the point of frustration when the game asks for strong platformer parts. The two-player mode might balance a very short length though.",2019-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb893765d67787a07b0,Eurogamer,Martin Robinson,80,"Playing out like an interactive episode of Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, Pikuniku is a perfectly formed three hour adventure.",2019-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb893765d67787a07ae,Gameplanet,Cerise Parr,65,"Pikuniku is a hilarious game that's oozing with charm. Its single player campaign is full of moments that make you feel like a kid again, and its co-op mode is surprisingly relaxing. Unfortunately its charm is let down by a clumsy control scheme that doesn't always mesh with some of the mechanics, and this can create an experience that ultimately feels unrewarding.",2019-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb893765d67787a07aa,Hardcore Gamer,Kyle LeClair,80,"It would have been nice if Pikuniku was longer and had a bit more to its story, if only because it means spending more time with its interesting and charming world. Still, what we have is a fun blend of physics-based gameplay, traditional platforming, exploration, eye-catching art and a fun cast that makes for one cute, highly-enjoyable experience. It's a quick little romp through a gleefully bizarre world that you won't regret checking out.",2019-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb793765d67787a0717,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"Pikuniku is an intriguing game as it takes some heavy concepts and transforms them into something colourfully palatable, with interesting characters and a fun soundtrack.",2019-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb793765d67787a06b0,Thumbsticks,Tom Baines,90,"Pikuniku is an unbridled joy. It's rainbows, ice cream, long weekends and kittens, combined and distilled into their purest, most potent form.",2019-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb993765d67787a0825,Handsome Phantom,Dave Lambden,80,"This game will not challenge you nor will it show you anything that you haven’t seen before from a mechanic point of view. Clocking in at only 3 to 5 hours, you won’t even be playing it for all that long. But what Pikuniku will do is make you smile. It’s outrageous, random, nostalgic, and most importantly, shouldn’t be missed.",2019-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb893765d67787a07ac,Gaming Nexus,Sean Colleli,85,Are you in the mood for an absurdist yet cheerful adventure-platformer about corporate sabotage? Pikuniku just might be your game.,2019-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb893765d67787a07a7,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,"When it comes to laidback delightful fun, Pikuniku provides a top-notch adventure that'll keep your toes tapping as you journey forth.",2019-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb893765d67787a07a5,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,60,"Pikuniku offers a few amusing moments, but its underwhelming presentation and simplistic gameplay make for an easily forgettable experience.",2019-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb893765d67787a07a3,GameSpace,Damien Gula,80,"If you are looking for a game that will constantly have you asking yourself what you just experienced, Pikuniku may just be what you are looking for. The main story can take you anywhere from 3 - 5 hours along with nine co-operative levels, trophies to discover, and achievements to unlock. Pikuniku is a truly delightful fever-dream on two spindly legs.",2019-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb893765d67787a07a1,Nintendo Insider,Jason Coles,80,"Honestly, it’s just a really fun game and you should play it. It is only a few hours of your time, and it’s sure to bring a smile to your face. ",2019-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb893765d67787a0790,PS4Blog.net,,90,"I had been looking forward to playing Pikuniku since it was revealed as a Nintendo Switch release, and I'm happy to report that it's certainly a colorfully charming, relaxing and fun 2D platforming exploration puzzle game that I highly recommend you buy on Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to take on this adventure on your own or with a friend or loved one thanks to its local co-op, so be sure to grab the game!",2019-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb893765d67787a077f,Player2.net.au,,75,Pikuniku’s adorably hilarious approach to overthrowing a dystopian regime makes this brief adventure one worth spending a chilled out afternoon with.,2019-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb893765d67787a075d,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,80,"It's impossibile not to love Pikuniku, but now I want some more.",2019-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb793765d67787a0730,Destructoid,Jordan Devore,80,"In the wrong hands, Pikuniku could have been a shallow and ultimately forgettable experience, but its expressive dialogue, clever framing, and charming, upbeat soundtrack do enough heavy lifting to elevate it into something far more endearing. The characterization, in particular, is delightfully fleshed out. It's a simple game with a ton of heart that'll leave you beaming when everything's said and done.",2019-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 5d867eb793765d67787a072e,GameGrin,Andrew Duncan,95,"It's hard to talk about Pikuniku without giving too much away, so just know that it's a fun little puzzle-platformer that doesn't take itself seriously.",2019-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,559d2ae2577e463eb9f914883795935e 61af595eae612c62fdd33a2e,Game Forces PT,Filipe Mesquita,80,"By turning the roles of heroes and villains upside down, Carrion delivers a unique and fun experience. Literally incarnating a monster and causing chaos and destruction is cathartic, and adding a surprisingly appealing narrative to it all makes for a pretty complete experience. It falls a little short in one aspect or another, namely when it comes to incentives and rewards for the careful exploration of the world, but Carrion never ceases to be an extremely recommendable game.",2021-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 619a718313bd439cb5ecbbd8,NaviGames,Antonio Marchena,85,"Although not without flaws, Carrion is a very fun experience that can also boast a magnificent visual style and a successful setting.",2021-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 61858a3849c8e5ae95dacb87,PlayStation Universe,Timothy Nunes,75,"Carrion presents you with an opportunity to take the reigns of an invading monster, and it delivers on all fronts with visceral gore and effects that translate vividly even through its pixelated style. The lack of a map combined with navigational and interaction clumsiness make for a more cumbersome Metroidvania formula, but the payoffs of gameplay and exploration outweigh the issues that Carrion presents.",2021-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 617e999562d1a35f154f3062,Push Square,Graham Banas,60,"Despite the gameplay and level design being pretty middling, we still think this game is worth a spin. It’s all about the atmosphere, and the organism itself, both of which are rousing successes and worth the price of entry alone.",2021-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 6287fbb40bfe2deada175812,NextGen Player,Paul Hunter,85,"Carrion is a devilishly enjoyable horror experience where you can swoop up enemies in your tentacles and rip them apart with a smile on your face. It's a short adventure lasting around 6-7 hours, but it's worth it for the gameplay alone. The awesome reverse-horror story is icing on the cake. It's too bad there's no in-game map as that would have eliminated getting lost and made this an even better game. Still, with what's on offer it's an easy recommend for anyone wanting their next juicy horror experience.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5faad20f038871749d414976,Generación Xbox,Gabriel Fuentes,79,"In Carrion we will revive with a retro pixel aesthetic the fear of a horror movie from the 80's, only in this case we will be in the place of the monster. A very fun game to enjoy from start to finish.",2020-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5fa92f1c038871749d4144c4,Unboxholics,Σάκης Καρπάς,80,Carrion is relatively simple but nonetheless unique reverse horror experience.,2020-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5fa46c29fce0972e4e5fa006,Rapid Reviews UK,Leigh Wynne,80,"Playing CARRION on the Nintendo switch reminded me so much of one of my favourite science fiction horror films from the ’80s by John carpenter: The Thing. Crawling about and feeding on the human population in a military facility, all while searching for bio-capsules to gain new abilities which allow you to gain access to new areas and lay siege to them is engaging and fun, albeit with a frustrating omission of the map screen which makes navigation difficult at times. Let’ take a trip into the twisted world of CARRION to see if this is a title worth owning.",2020-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f46b6db62b431526f8e2a14,Video Chums,,55,"Carrion is a game that I would love to play through in one night with a group of friends as long as I'm not the one playing it. While it's not the best Metroidvania to navigate, it's a joy to watch. If you love horror, especially old monster movies, this is worth checking out for the atmosphere alone as it makes for a rather spook-tacular night.",2020-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f43f10562b431526f8e24bf,Noisy Pixel,,85,"Carrion is a unique game and one that is refreshing and fun to play. The gameplay is smooth, and the arcadelike aspect of hastily crawling around eating scientists is both humorous and satisfying. While there are portions of it that I found confusing and slow, the core gameplay was enjoyable enough to where I didn’t mind the negatives. Carrion has a little bit of everything, and I would recommend it to anyone who is tired of being the protagonist in distress.",2020-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f3d902ccd498717d1949848,Game Freaks 365,Kyle Bell,80,Carrion is one of the best indie games released in 2020 so far. The premise – playing as a monster trying to escape a lab instead of as a human trying to contain an outbreak – is unique. I highly recommend checking it out.,2020-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f5841abf7c1f130627f59c6,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,85,Carrion is a stellar example of how indie developers like Phobia Games Studio continue to provide unique fusions of video genres.,2020-08-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f36d67c59864725e2d72e4f,Cubed3,Justin Prinsloo,60,"Carrion embraces its identity as a ""reverse-horror"" experience, offering some viscerally violent action that is not for the faint of heart. Presentation here is top-notch: this is a polished title that Phobia Game Studio has taken a lot of care in crafting. Sadly, it stumbles in its core gameplay. The combat is poorly balanced and navigation can be a frustrating chore, but when Carrion does transcend these trappings, it does so with a sadistic glee that makes it unmistakable amongst its peers.",2020-08-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f3636d359864725e2d72d95,Gaming Nexus,Sean Colleli,88,"Carrion is a fascinating reversal of the typical Metroidvania. Playing as a hungry, tentacle abomination is fast, fluid and unnerving. My only complaint is that there is no mapping function, which can make progression a chore.",2020-08-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f34467d31b9014139fe2309,CGMagazine,Brendan Quinn,70,Carrion is a very cool concept held back by frustrating map design and repetitive combat.,2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f32cf5a145c006468c3bb19,GameMAG,,50,"Carrion has all the potential to become really interesting, but right now it feels like a technical demonstration of an incomplete concept.",2020-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f2d6432d88e035744c1eb0d,SECTOR.sk,Peter Dragula,80,"We do not like backtracking, but we love role of bloodthirsty creature and gameplay. ",2020-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f2c0e76d88e035744c1e6c4,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,80,"Carrion is a short, focused experience, which is something I really appreciate. It is deliberate in its purpose, and it does a small set of things particularly well, rather than sprawling out in too many different directions. The result is a tight, well-paced romp through a unique take on an action horror game that feels like the take-home version of a pulpy 80’s popcorn monster flick. The story is fairly light, but it doesn’t need much to be successful, and the game ends on a fun, surprising note that’s a pitch-perfect end to the messy journey of destruction and devouring that has come before. There are a lot of fun ideas on the table, most of which are used well (if not to their full potential), and the experience of playing Carrion is equally delightful, disgusting, and satisfying to engage with. You’ll probably never get over the unsettling aspect of controlling a writhing mass of angry flesh, but you’ll undoubtedly also have a lot of fun with all of the destruction its capable of.",2020-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f29d1ebd88e035744c1e1f7,Rocket Chainsaw,Andrew Cathie,90,"It perfectly encapsulates the terrifying monster horror the game Is based on, and is filled with mayhem, gore and one hell of a power fantasy.",2020-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f299c8cd88e035744c1e1d9,oprainfall,Josh Speer,70,"Carrion is a game I’ve been looking forward to for a while. And though I am more than a bit disappointed I got stuck, I’m still eager to play through again sometime soon. It’s an absolute steal at $19.99. Warts and all, this is a fascinating and wholly unique game. I’m glad as always that Devolver Digital takes chances on titles like this, and can’t wait to see what’s next from Phobia Game Studio.",2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f2913d6d88e035744c1ddb6,VGChartz,Stephen LaGioia,70,"Phobia taps into a very visceral sensibility with Carrion’s fluid, action-based mechanics, which are both simple and fun to execute.",2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f28e140d88e035744c1dd66,Twinfinite,,60,"As it stands, Carrion is an impressive, creative, and inventive game on paper. In practice, it ends up being a rather middle-of-the-road experience, with unfulfilled promised of potential greatness. If you’re looking for an inventive new take on the Metroidvania genre, Carrion might be what you’re looking for –but don’t go into it expecting it to be Super Meat-troid.",2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f3bb19859864725e2d734e5,GaminGuardian,Diego Domínguez Perulero,75,"A proposal of puzzles and action wrapped in pixel-art, with an Oddworld flavor and capable of engaging until the end. Luckily, its duration is just enough to make its progression system not boring. Being the bad guy is fun again.",2020-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f2c4a3ad88e035744c1ea07,Nintendo Blast,Rhuan Bastos Rodrigues,85,"Taking control of a dark tentacled monster and terrorizing everything that exists is much more fun than it looks. The experience of playing Carrion is short lived, but carries a good potential to generate indescribable sensations in the player's skin.",2020-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f2bfcfed88e035744c1e6a7,Gamersky,,83,Acting as a monster and hunting human beings are exciting. Carrion definitely worth trying if you are interested in the reverse-horror games.,2020-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f27e0c6d88e035744c1d9e6,Jump Dash Roll,Jon Peltz,70,Carrion's sickeningly animated protagonist and distinctive playstyle will sate the desires of any player who has ever imagined being a monster from a horror film. It is also a blast to torture faceless government workers with a buffet of slimy powers. Bland level design and a narrative that has the complexity of a paramecium keep Carrion from being something truly memorable.,2020-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f27b9ffd88e035744c1d8f3,Worth Playing,"Chris ""Atom"" DeAngelus",75,"Carrion is a fun one-and-done game and not much more than that. The concept of playing as the monster in the vents is a cool one, and Carrion executes the fantasy fairly masterfully. Unfortunately, it runs out of tricks before too long and is only saved from tedium by the short game length. It's worth a playthrough if you like the concept, but don't expect anything genre-defining. There's a lot of potential in the concept, and perhaps a Carrion 2 will give us something with more meat on its … amorphous horrifying frame.",2020-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f280712d88e035744c1db63,Nintendo Enthusiast,Arthur Damian,85,"Regardless of the few gripes I have with Carrion, the title is such an original idea that it's very easy to recommend.",2020-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f26f0a7d88e035744c1d7d6,Spaziogames,Domenico Musicò,75,"Carrion is brilliant take on the metroidvania genre, a game where you control a creature that feasts on human bodies and grows as it develops new and deadly skills. It is another incredibile and crazy Devolver Digital game.",2020-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 6259e8ed008489e208d82a60,ComicBook.com,Tanner Dedmon,80,"Carrion is not a particularly long game, but it does a lot with the time you'll spend with it. It's more involved than it initially appears, and its blank slate approach coupled with the confidence to begin and end as abruptly as it does is something others can learn from. A succinct and sometimes challenging diversion from the norm, it's worth the experience to live it up as an amorphous, crafty monster.",2020-08-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f2822e7d88e035744c1dbc4,Guardian,Simon Parkin,80,"Inspired by a 1950s sci-fi horror movie, Carrion turns you into a malign marauding blob, swallowing scientists whole",2020-08-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f25fc15d88e035744c1d5d4,Rely On Horror,Rourke Keegan,65,"Does the the disturbing ""reverse horror"" of Phobia Games Studio's Carrion live up to the concept, or does it miss the mark?",2020-08-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f25e46cd88e035744c1d4de,DarkZero,Simon Lundmark,70,"Carrion is remarkably successful in so far that its visuals, sound design and interaction come together to create something truly horrifying, beautiful and engrossing, but its novelty wanes, and what you are left with is surprisingly superficial.",2020-08-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f5de0f1f7c1f130627f63ba,Oyungezer Online,Mert Köse,85,"Carrion delivers the 'you're the monster' theme very well. Using new skills not only on combat, but on puzzles is very clever too.",2020-07-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f280feed88e035744c1db8e,Doublejump,Ben Szabadics,80,"Carrion is the opposite of its titular character: slickly presented, polished to a shine and great fun to hang out with. The flashes of tedium and repetition are there, but some decent pacing and consistent progression – along with just how satisfying the carrion beast is to fling around a room – really drown out the minor complaints. It’s definitely worth a spin for a gory good time.",2020-07-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f24360fd88e035744c1cfde,Impulsegamer,Hugh Mitchell,80,"Carrion is an excellent 2D action game that lets you unleash mayhem as a terrifying, destructive monster.",2020-07-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f24115ed88e035744c1cf87,The Digital Fix,Seb Hawden,80,Carrion is very entertaining and extremely unique. Making humans whimper in fear never gets old and killing them is even more fun. I wish some of the areas were more distinguishable from each other but that's a very small issue really. If you want to play something a bit different then you won't go far wrong with this one.,2020-07-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f2357c6d88e035744c1cc62,PC Gamer,Imran Khan,72,"Carrion is a fun reverse-horror adventure, though it doesn't push the concept to the heights of its potential.",2020-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f230985d88e035744c1cb94,Screen Rant,Alex Santa Maria,100,Carrion is a superb actioner staring an alien mass.,2020-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5f226e12d88e035744c1c773,The Outerhaven Productions,Karl Smart,80,CARRION is a game that only someone associated with the madhouse publisher that is Devolver Digital could create.,2020-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,4e3bae011096422d92a56fadfafacd2e 5fdb99a68add7352830fef01,NintendoWorldReport,Martin Hollis,85,"Despite these issues, Vigil: The Longest Night absolutely holds its own, both in 2D adventure games, as well as in the glut of Souls-alikes that have emerged in recent years. It's fast, fun and rewarding to players who manage to overcome the initial similarities to FROM Software's series, and manages to carve its own unique take on the formula, with strong narrative and combat hooks to support it. If only those load times could let us get to the action sooner.",2020-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa725fd78415499785ac09a93d74ae1c 5fa70d0d038871749d41422e,Forever Classic Games,Alex McCumbers,80,"I really enjoyed my time with Vigil: The Longest Night, and I hope to further explore the secrets of this dark world. This game punches above its weight class and I think as the game is improved with patches and hopefully more DLC it will become a genre favorite.",2020-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa725fd78415499785ac09a93d74ae1c 5f9af307fce0972e4e5f92a4,Rice Digital,Isaac Todd,60,"While I’ve played worse, Vigil: The Longest Night just has too many flaws for me to wholeheartedly recommend it. The visual style, despite the bad animations, is still pleasing, and you’re generally rewarded well for exploring. I just wish that the combat had more impact to it, especially the bosses.",2020-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa725fd78415499785ac09a93d74ae1c 5f99eb1bfce0972e4e5f9075,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,If you loved Salt and Sanctuary then Vigil: The Longest Night will certainly impress with its tight gameplay and captivating world.,2020-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa725fd78415499785ac09a93d74ae1c 5f96e30efce0972e4e5f8acd,Nintendo Life,Damien McFerran,70,"Vigil: The Longest Night isn't the toughest Metroidvania you'll encounter on Switch – nor does it possess the most interesting plot – but it has plenty of secrets to uncover even after you've finished it; it's just a shame that Switch owners have to endure a host of technical problems, such as long load times and an inconsistent frame rate. These unfortunate issues aren't enough to totally sink the game, however; if you're in the market for more Metroidvania goodness and you like your games dark, grimy and gothic, then it's certainly worth a look.",2020-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa725fd78415499785ac09a93d74ae1c 5f932396fce0972e4e5f8812,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson,80,"Recommending Vigil: The Longest Night is incredibly simple: if you’re a fan of Metroidvanias and you loved Salt and Sanctuary, you can’t afford to pass this one up.",2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa725fd78415499785ac09a93d74ae1c 5f98009dfce0972e4e5f8c54,Otaku Gamers UK,,80,"While not the most original, tasty combat and to die for visuals make this shine through the Longest Night!",2020-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa725fd78415499785ac09a93d74ae1c 5f91cceefce0972e4e5f853e,GameBlast,Pedro Gusmão,75,"Overall, I highly recommend Vigil: The Longest Night. The title has an interesting theme, a captivating story, excellent art, combat with cool depth and various scenarios to explore, ensuring plenty of fun along the way.",2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa725fd78415499785ac09a93d74ae1c 5f8ecbeffce0972e4e5f8105,GameSpew,Chris Mc,80,"Still, this gripe (and iffy translation) aside, Vigil is a joy to play; challenging but rarely frustrating. With its sprawling locales, creative but unsettling foes and missing daughters, it’s a gorgeously grim fairy tale. Its Soulsborne influence may be a little too apparent from time to time, but Vigil: The Longest Night is a title well worth taking up your sword for in its own right.",2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa725fd78415499785ac09a93d74ae1c 5f8d9434fce0972e4e5f7e91,Kakuchopurei,Jonathan Leo,60,"I look forward to seeing more great things from Glass Heart Games, because Vigil: The Longest Night is a lovely first effort from the studio.",2020-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,fa725fd78415499785ac09a93d74ae1c 5f86bd3cfce0972e4e5f716f,Fextralife,,83,"All in all Vigil The Longest Night is a fantastic indie 2D Action-RPG with metroidvania exploration. If you like discovering secrets, games such as Salt & Sanctuary and don't mind reading through story/dialogue, Vigil will keep you immersed in its dark fantasy world. It has great replayability with a number of weapon/skill trees to challenge at a decent pricetag.",2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa725fd78415499785ac09a93d74ae1c 5f8700aefce0972e4e5f720d,PC Invasion,Jason Rodriguez,75,"Vigil: The Longest Night aims high and almost hits the mark thanks to its amazing level design, epic boss fights, uncanny visuals, and Lovecraftian and gothic horror themes. Sadly, it's bogged down by its muddled story, confusing map layout, and perplexing campaign progression.",2020-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa725fd78415499785ac09a93d74ae1c 5f848e55fce0972e4e5f6ed4,Spaziogames,Domenico Musicò,78,Vigil: The Longest night is a valid metrodivania that takes inspiration from lovecraftian stories and modern classics like Bloodborne.,2020-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,fa725fd78415499785ac09a93d74ae1c 62b21f760bfe2deada184843,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,100,"Words fail me when it comes to Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery. A stunning tribute to a love borne of all the things that should have been said but were kept within, Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery made me full on sob after witnessing its incredible beauty. Fans of Miyazaki films will come for the art style but stay for the tear-jerking story that will paint their hearts with the colors of every raw and real emotion portrayed. If you’re ready to cry — and then, after that, cry some more — Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery awaits your brush.",2022-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,ade0eed6f17a412b97d29a992b35754c 62d6f3820bfe2deada19b0d7,NaviGames,,75,"Behind the Frame: The Most Beautiful Landscape is a simple interactive fiction that will enchant you with its warm story, its beautiful artwork and its wonderful soundtrack.",2022-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,ade0eed6f17a412b97d29a992b35754c 62a296e00bfe2deada17f10c,NintendoWorldReport,Joe Devader,90,"If you're a fan of Studio Ghibli, like these developers clearly are, or even just have an hour to kill and a love for art, Behind the Frame is absolutely a game you should give your time. It may be clunky if played on a gamepad, but playing with touch just feels natural and works with minimal issue. If this sounds up your alley, I'd say it's time to grab your paints and get to work.",2022-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,ade0eed6f17a412b97d29a992b35754c 629e078c0bfe2deada17ccb2,Nintendo Life,Roland Ingram,70,"Behind the Frame’s mobile roots show, and the Switch’s touchscreen comes into its own. The story didn’t exactly keep us guessing, but went to an interesting place. The graphical art and music are the stars, and the sub-2-hour playtime means they stay fresh to the last. Putting the length and price on one side so you can factor them in for yourself, we really rate the experience here as a piece of art worth getting into.",2022-06-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,ade0eed6f17a412b97d29a992b35754c 629e7f2d0bfe2deada17d085,Goomba Stomp,Cameron Daxon,80,"In Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery, from Taiwanese developer Silver Lining Studio and publisher Akupara Games, players can see the world through the eyes of a painter. Though this game is brief, it is beautiful, a touching look at how a certain type of person views the world.",2022-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,ade0eed6f17a412b97d29a992b35754c 6296166f0bfe2deada17a998,LadiesGamers.com,Yvonne van Geloven,100,"I have pondered the rating I was going to give Behind the Frame. I enjoyed playing it immensely, I love the whimsical atmosphere and the intriguing storyline. The puzzles aren’t overly difficult but I don’t mind, it made it feel wholesome to me. The game is short, but when it ends I really wanted more because of the story behind the painter and the old man. It certainly challenged my creative mind, as I keep thinking about what exactly I had been witnessing. The price tag on Switch for Behind the Frame is along the lines of the Steam price, but you should know that the mobile version is about half the price. Due to the fact that it’s a touchscreen game, I do wonder if that wouldn’t be the best version to go with. This is a game for fans of wholesome games with a whimsical and nostalgic feeling.",2022-05-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,ade0eed6f17a412b97d29a992b35754c 614627696a0d35eab0ffc0e9,Gamer's Palace,Beatrice Vogt,87,Behind the Frame is like a beautiful portrait. There are some rough edges but it won't ever be forgotten.,2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,ade0eed6f17a412b97d29a992b35754c 61290a86300b9f40f6a20503,Noisy Pixel,,85,"Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery is certainly a beautiful game. From its vibrant and chill atmosphere to the gameplay, I enjoyed every moment of it, which left me surprised by its short runtime. The music across all six chapters and the engaging story that sits behind every puzzle flow naturally together providing a seamless experience. For a laidback and whimsical game, Behind the Frame can bring out the artist in all of us.",2021-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,ade0eed6f17a412b97d29a992b35754c 61266790d6eccf0bc89504ce,GameSpace,Ed Orr,75,A wonderfully laid back tale that side steps the traditional point and click spam in favour of some gorgeous Miyazaki inspired artwork. Get this if you have a lazy evening to use and you'll come out smiling.,2021-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,ade0eed6f17a412b97d29a992b35754c 6123fc6c8d9b67f5a31a9a49,GamingTrend,Kristian Longden,70,"Behind The Frame: The Perfect Scenery offers a beautiful blend of Ghibli-inspired visuals and light puzzling that uses a unique storytelling technique to deliver a touching tale of love. While the gameplay is a bit basic, this one is perfect for a rainy afternoon inside or a way to wind down after a long day at work.",2021-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,ade0eed6f17a412b97d29a992b35754c 6123ee978d9b67f5a31a9a1d,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,75,Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery can be a breath of fresh air not only in your usual video game diet but also in your own personal life. This is a short and enjoyable experience with nice Studio Ghibli inspired visuals and relaxing music and atmosphere that tells a very heartfelt story.,2021-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,ade0eed6f17a412b97d29a992b35754c 5d86737a93765d6778758abb,Kinglink Reviews,,90,"Jackbox Party Pack 2: A solid pack of games, though not the strongest. Fibbage, Quiplash and Bomb Corp are great, but most games really need more than 3 players. Bomb Corp is great for lower numbers.",2018-12-31T05:00:00.000Z,False,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5d86737a93765d6778758ade,Nintendo Life,Jon Cousins,70,"Despite the requirement to have an Internet connection to experience 4 of the 5 games, The Jackbox Party Pack 2 is just as strong as its prequel. The same zany presentation and innovative use of smart devices, it's another ideal party starter. Which set you choose (if you only choose one) will likely come down to whether you prefer trivia, improvisation or cooperative-based games, but overall this second pack is a solid set that will provide a lot of laughs and collective fun.",2017-09-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5d86737a93765d6778758af6,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,90,"While all of the Party Packs have been a load of fun I’d say it is truly a close horse race between Party Packs 2 and 3 for the title of best overall. While I’d thought I’d have given Party Pack 3 the edge before I’d played the entire collection in 2 I’m now thinking that Party Pack 2 may be the best by a nose. While tastes will vary depending on who you are or who you play with I don’t really think there are any outright clunkers in this Pack, though perhaps Bidiots isn’t as fun as I would have liked and Bomb Corp. won’t be a winner for all groups. In the end I’m actually very impressed with them all, would recommend each one of them, and think you’ll need to carefully review the specifics about the games included in each Pack to make the best determination for yourself and your group.",2017-08-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5d86737b93765d6778758b14,GameGrin,Ben McCurry,70,"A fine pack of party games with some true blue winners in the mix. The price may be a wee, tiny bit steep, but come on, can you put a price on hilarity?",2015-12-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5d86737b93765d6778758b02,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,70,"Jackbox Party Pack 2 is decent value for five party games, even if a few of them are pretty much duds. The inclusion of Fibbage 2 is well worth it, since it is one of the most exciting and mentally straining multiplayer games on the Xbox One. It is unfortunate that there is absolutely no option to use the standard controller at all and everyone must have a mobile device with specific parameters. However, if all these conditions are met, there is a decent amount of enjoyment to get out of Jackbox Party Pack 2 that Granny or even little Timmy and Tammy can enjoy, thanks to a family filter, which limits some of the game's questions from getting too adult. Jackbox Party Pack 2 is a solid party game that pretty much has whatever the party will call for - whether it's the childish noise games of Earwax, or the mind games of Fibbage 2, there is pretty much something here for anyone to enjoy.",2015-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5d86737a93765d6778758af4,GameCrate,Robert Workman,88,"If you're playing solo, then The Jackbox Party Pack 2 isn't likely to be your speed. However, if you're looking for a game that will suit your fellow partygoers, or want to stream a good, lively game session with your fellow deviants, then it's an essential purchase – especially when you begin to get hooked on Quiplash and Earwax. It'll certainly put a twist on your holidays.",2015-11-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5d86737b93765d6778758b0a,Dealspwn,Carl Phillips,80,"Like a box of assorted chocolates, you might not like everything in the box, but what does take your fancy will have you coming back for more. Coming in at the perfect price point, the Jackbox Party Pack 2 gives you five varied games that will entertain you for hours. Perfect as a party piece, especially with Christmas just round the corner.",2015-11-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5d86737b93765d6778758b05,Push Square,Matt Adcock,80,"Overall, the Jackbox Party Pack 2 is a great addition to any gaming collection – especially as the festive season beckons. Packing enough variety to keep different age groups entertained, this is an affordable set of fun games that are easy to organise since they don't even require additional DualShock 4 controllers. What's more, the games themselves are really good fun to play and memorable enough to make you want to come back. Party on dudes.",2015-10-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5d86737a93765d6778758aee,We Got This Covered,Shaan Joshi,80,"While some of the games may have got lost or muddled in transition, the Jackbox Party Pack 2 is just as fun as ever. Just make sure you have some friends to play with. ",2015-10-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5d86737a93765d6778758ae1,God is a Geek,Dan Naylor,80,"More Fibbage, more Quiplash. Do you need anything else?",2015-10-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5d86737a93765d6778758ad5,TheSixthAxis,Dominic Leighton,70,"It's telling that having played through the whole set we returned to play Quiplash XL and Fibbage 2 for a number of hours, and they're both hugely amusing and engaging games that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to play with a group of friends. While the other entries aren't as strong, with Earwax proving to be a particular disappointment, and despite technical issues that suck some of the fun from the experience, Jackbox Party Pack 2 still offers one of the best multiplayer experiences I've ever had on a console.",2015-10-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5d86737b93765d6778758b08,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,,"Jackbox Games' Jackbox Party Pack 2 is a disappointingly sophomoric sequel, and in every sense of the word.",2015-10-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5d86737b93765d6778758aff,Xbox Achievements,Richard Walker,70,"The Jackbox Party Pack 2 is pretty much essential if you have family or friends to entertain. It's one of very few games in which everyone can join in, providing hours of fun and laughter. One to dig out for social gatherings then.",2015-10-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5d86737a93765d6778758ae4,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,80,"Not all of the games in 'The Jackbox Party Pack 2' are clear winners, but the stronger titles make up for their weaker brethren. The system of player interaction is genius and makes it very palatable for console owners, not to mention the relatively cheap price. If you have a family that loves gaming together, or are looking for ideas or an intense laugh for when you have friends over, 'The Jackbox Party Pack 2' might just be what you're looking for.",2015-10-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5d86737b93765d6778758b0f,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,75,"A wonderfully eclectic collection of local multiplayer curiosities, the second coming of the Jackbox Party Pack is somewhat uneven when it comes to quality but remains a strong choice for gamer and non-gamer folks alike looking for a multiplayer party fix.",2015-10-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5d86737b93765d6778758b12,The Escapist,Mitchell Saltzman,80,"Quiplash XL, Fibbage 2 and Ear Wax are must haves and are worth the price of admission alone, assuming you don't have Party Pack 1 and the standalone Quiplash.",2015-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5d86737b93765d6778758b0c,DarkZero,Samuel Howitt,70,"There is a workaround if you can't get players in the same room to play with you, by live-streaming your game over the internet, but it's not a completely perfect solution. If you can get some friends in front of a screen and fancy a good laugh, The Jackbox Party Pack 2 is worth investing in, however it's jokes can get old if overplayed and is worthless without people to play with.",2015-10-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5d86737a93765d6778758ab8,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,68,"The Jackbox Party Pack 2 may be missing a new You Don't Know Jack and doesn't live up to its predecessor, but the included games do a decent job of providing hours of fun.",2015-10-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5d86737b93765d6778758b17,Destructoid,Nic Rowen,85,"Brass tacks, the Jackbox Party Pack 2 made me and my friends laugh our asses off, and that's what it's all about. I can't think of an easier or quicker way to reduce a room to a giggling mass of hysteria, just toss it at a group of people and go. Party Pack 2 is a ridiculous value that is sure to provide you and your friends with a lot of laughs and great memories, exactly what every party game should aspire to.",2015-10-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5d86737a93765d6778758adb,Pure Xbox,Ken Barnes,80,"The Jackbox Party Pack 2 is a compilation of four great games and one that misses the target. There's easily more than enough laughs to be had here for the asking price. Some may feel a little bit short-changed by the inclusion of Quiplash XL if they've already paid money for it as a stand-alone product, but even they should find that there's more than enough entertainment here for their money. This is a well-made and entertaining collection that's sure to put a smile on the face of the most curmudgeonly party guest and become a staple amongst regular gaming buddies.",2015-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f3c3f8ca3f743ef94155fd1088220d3 5f23aa2fd88e035744c1cdfb,oprainfall,Josh Speer,100,"I truly am pleased I finally got the opportunity to play Sundered on my Switch. Eldritch Edition is a fantastic version of the game, offering just enough new content to sate the appetite of new players, while offering reasons for existing players to delve back in. For $19.99, you get a lot of adventure to enjoy, full of challenge and a twisted and diabolical story. I spent about 13 hours beating the game once, thoroughly searching out and killing all the optional minibosses and unlocking the Magnate of the Gong fight. After finally playing this, I’m eagerly looking forward to whatever the next project is that Thunder Lotus develops. In the meantime, I’ll be beating the game to get the other 2 endings. If you are looking for a reason to embrace madness and have a great time in the process, Sundered: Eldritch Edition is well worth your time.",2018-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795d93765d677877e61d,Goomba Stomp,Carston Carasella,95,Sundered beautifully melds genres and thematic styles to create a hauntingly wonderful world filled with danger and madness.,2017-09-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5fd,GameOctane,Jason Germino,100,"Thunder Lotus Games absolutely destroys the genre of action platformers, other developers should take notes. This is how they should be made. Sundered should be on your list for purchase in the future if you haven't already. If it hits the Steam sale, please take full advantage of the deal. There is no way you can go wrong picking this game up.",2017-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e60f,Short Pause Gaming,Ben Boyce,80,"The technical issues, while still present, have been cleaned up considerably since launch, and the game’s sense of progression based around its epic skill tree and fun abilities is top notch. I’ve come to appreciate Sundered’s intense and challenging horde-based combat as well. When this is all wrapped up in an insanely beautiful hand-drawn package, full of innovative creature design and mammoth bosses, it’s easy to see why Sundered eventually dug its hooks into me. If you’re a fan of the Metroidvania genre, or 2D action-platformers in general, give this one a try. It’s a unique title with a scope unmatched in this space. Oh, and it’s drop-dead gorgeous. Have I mentioned this yet?",2017-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e612,Hobby Consolas,Álvaro Alonso,80,"Sundered fuses a lot of ideas from different games and genres, and the result is a very unique experience, especially within the metroidvania genre. Not all these ideas work as well and some of them can be very polarizing, but if the game ""clicks"", it's one hell of a journey to the heart of darkness.",2017-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5f2,Digitally Downloaded,,90,"Sundered proves that procedural generation and smart, hand-crafted level design are far from mutually exclusive.",2017-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5fa,GameGrin,Andrew Wowk,50,"A game with interesting ideas that is let down by frustrating, repetitive gameplay.",2017-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e60c,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,83,"Sundered ambitiously tackles procedural generation, random encounters, roguelike character progression, and emergent storytelling. The end result is a success.",2017-08-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5f7,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,60,"All in all, I feel like Sundered had a great idea in place, but due to the procedurally generated rooms mixed with the nonstop enemy encounters, I felt like I wasn't able to progress enough in a span of time to make me want to keep going.",2017-08-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5f4,PSX Brasil,Leonardo Cidreira,90,"Sundered is, undoubtedly, an indispensable game for lovers of the metroidvania genre. It deserves to be appreciated by all players who seek a good challenge. Its story, setting, art direction, soundtrack and gameplay are all factors that make all problems with its performance forgettable. It is one of the best games of its genre out there.",2017-08-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5e3,Eurogamer,Edwin Evans-Thirlwell,80,"A sublime blend of Metroidvania and Lovecraft with beautiful hand-drawn art, tarnished a little by the element of repetition.",2017-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5e0,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",John Walker,,"A completely wonderful Metroidvania, but at the same time, another Metroidvania.",2017-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5d0,GameMAG,,80,"Sundered is a nice game with interesting bosses and mechanics, which suffers from the advent of complexity talismans, problems with levels generation, long download times and poor optimization on the PS4. Perhaps some of these shortcomings will be resolved by patches, and we're taking this into account with our score.",2017-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5dd,New Game Network,Eric Hall,70,"Sundered is a sight to behold, and has a unique world that I loved exploring. However, the controller-smashing cheapness of the combat, and iffy technical performance make it tough to recommend for those unwilling to embrace the grind and conquer the challenge.",2017-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5d7,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,80,"A fine mix between a character progression system and challenge that doesnt fall into the same pits that other games with procedurally generated areas tend to. Coupled with an amazing artstyle and impressive boss battles, Sundered is easily the best effort by Thunder Lotus Games so far.",2017-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5ea,Words About Games,Gary Alexander,70,"Sundered is a game that has a lot going for it, especially in its opening moments. There are some things the game absolutely nails, but there are a few aggravations too. These aggravations never really go away and start to build up the further into the game you play.",2017-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5da,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,81,"Sundered, from Thunder Lotus Games, a Rogue Legacy meets Super Metroid experience that is well worth checking out.",2017-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5d2,GameSkinny,,90,Thunder Lotus Games' newest title has a lot to offer to Metroidvania fans.,2017-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5ed,Game Debate,Jon Sutton,70,"Which leaves me in a bit of a conundrum, and Sundered with a name that couldn't be apter. The core of Sundered is fundamentally flawed from the outset, and randomly generated levels are often a bugbear of mine. But layered on top of this is a fantastic, gorgeous action game with heaps to do. All told you're looking at a good 15-hour run through, and those whose thirst is still not quenched as the credits will no doubt be pleased that each playthrough is different. If the thought of eating a beautiful crunchy red apple appeals to you, and you don't mind the worms wriggling inside, Sundered might be worth a shot.",2017-08-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5d4,Without the Sarcasm,agent86ix,80,"Sundered maintains Thunder Lotus’ commitment to extraordinary art and detail – a commitment that few games, indie or otherwise, are able to match. Sundered manages to almost seamlessly meld two completely incompatible genres into a satisfying exploration experience. Grindy combat against overwhelming odds keeps it from being a “perfect” game.",2017-08-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795b93765d677877e5b7,VGProfessional,"Mazen Abdallah,Nazih Fares",84,"While some difficulty spikes make it frustrating, Sundered is a capable action metroidvania that deserves a look simply based on its incredible world. Lots of indie games try and create a bleak, desolate world that you need to sift through the ruins of, but Sundered creates surreal and often disturbing sights with real talent, and it’s a world you won’t soon forget",2017-08-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5cd,Entertainment Buddha,Michael Nocita,83,"'Sundered' is an experience to behold, and it features a deep character build system, gorgeous hand drawn art and animations, and wonderfully hectic and fun combat.",2017-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5bf,GameCrate,Nicholas Scibetta,78,"Sundered's immense sense of style carries it over any bumps in the road, and the result is one of the best Metroidvania games released in years.",2017-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795b93765d677877e5af,PS4Blog.net,,85,"Sundered is a very fun and gorgeous game on PlayStation 4. It is not without faults since its loading times are long and the framerate stutters here and there, but the overall package is something you'll enjoy. There's more content on its way thanks to the DLC the team is working on, which will be free for those who backed the Kickstarter campaign, so I look forward to seeing what the team will be adding.",2017-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5c5,Game Informer,Brian Shea,78,"Exploring new areas, fighting off hordes of increasingly menacing enemies, and seemingly insurmountable challenges help Sundered stay compelling through the finish, but technical issues keep the experience from greatness",2017-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5c2,Gamer Escape,Josh McGrath,80,"Even with the repetitiveness and occasionally ridiculous difficulty, Sundered is still a title I’d recommend to fans of the genre. It’s worth it just for the atmosphere alone, but even beneath that, you’ll find a respectably solid game.",2017-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795d93765d677877e61a,Video Chums,Tyler Hall,92,I can't say enough good things about Sundered.,2017-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5c9,Metro GameCentral,David Jenkins,60,"Another promising game is ruined by the lure of procedural-generation, which is a particular shame given Sundered's gorgeous animation and interesting gameplay ideas.",2017-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795b93765d677877e5bc,GBAtemp,Pranavsingh Dhunnoo,70,"Sundered is pretty to look at but as the saying goes, never judge a book by its cover. It is an unforgiving game that fails to fully satisfy the gamer. Nevertheless, if savored bite by bite to prevent the frustration and repetition from exceeding your satiety threshold, it'll prove to be a pretty entertaining title.",2017-07-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795b93765d677877e5b1,IGN Italy,Piermarco Rosa,64,A missed opportunity for an artistically inspired metroidvania game in desperate need for a corrective patch.,2017-07-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795b93765d677877e5a9,GamingTrend,Christian DeCoster,75,"Sundered is beautiful, tense, and frustrating enough to make you want to throw your controller. If you can make your way through it's overwhelming combat encounters, you'll find a platformer that's well worth the madness.",2017-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795b93765d677877e5ac,TechRaptor,Luigi Savinelli,80,"Sundered is an interesting take on the Metroidvania genre. Eshe's journey to collect the elder shards is adrenaline fueled and challenging. While the game is not free from flaws, it more than worthy of a spot in most collections.",2017-07-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795b93765d677877e5a6,VGChartz,Evan Norris,,"A procedurally-generated Metroidvania might seem like an oxymoron, but Sundered proves the concept's efficacy.",2017-07-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795b93765d677877e597,NEOsite,Daniel Stroński,50,"Sundered looks and sounds beautiful, but you will quickly find it exceptionally repetitive and frustrating.",2017-07-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795d93765d677877e617,Readers Gambit,Rhys Thom,70,"Sundered, at its heart, is a Metroidvania game that I could only recommend to those who have the tenacity to steel themselves for hours upon hours of grinding. There is a lot of fun to be had with Sundered, but it is quelled by an overwhelming amount of forceful pushback by enemy numbers and its desire to extend its own lifespan.",2017-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795c93765d677877e5f0,BaziCenter,,70,"Sundered is a very fast-paced Metroidvania 2D Action Adventure that challenges you to survive in a hell, confronting waves after waves after waves of enemies. It can get extremely hard and frustrating, but if you are an old-school Action Platformer fan, you'll nail it!",2017-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795b93765d677877e5b4,GamePro,Patrick Mittler,70,"Solid mix of Metroidvania and Roguelike with epic boss battles, but often very conventional and sometimes tough.",2017-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795b93765d677877e5a3,COGconnected,Henry Kulick,89,"If you're looking for a Metroidvania-style slash-fest that won't make your eyes weary, you've gotta check out Sundered.",2017-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795b93765d677877e5a0,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,80,Sundered is a grandly accomplished Metroidvania effort that is complimented by some of the most beautiful 2D visuals to date.,2017-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 5d86795b93765d677877e59d,Cultured Vultures,Jimmy Donnellan,80,"Its lightweight story might not do enough on its own to suck players in, but once everything clicks with Sundered's combat and exploration, it all comes together as one of the most challenging and rewarding games of 2017 so far.",2017-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,f6aee57bdd3445d4973bbbb639e8e8d5 608b456b6a418dc538cbabb0,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,70,"Luckily, I managed to find enough time to blow through Donut County after seeing multiple Steam reviewers compare Rain on Your Parade to it. Untitled Goose Game, Donut County, and Rain on Your Parade serve as a kind of cutesy meme-game trinity, though there’s a clear hierarchy. Donut County falls between the okayish but massively overhyped goose game and the more varied and creative Rain on Your Parade.",2021-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 604642ee529d50e69fa0ffbc,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,75,"Donut County is simple and very attractive, available everywhere, if you want you will have it. Donut County is a fast but wildly satisfying, and even Machiavellian, experience. Controlling a hole that swallows everything from simple weeds to motorway caravans is something you have to try at some point in your life. From children who are learning to handle a tablet to those retirees who with COVID no longer have so many works to observe and criticize, everyone fits here, the hole is generous.",2021-03-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 61d4e2359e5c48c548d6a03d,The Click,Connor Dillon,66,"Overall, Donut County is an absolutely wonderful time all the way through with a few surprising twists thrown at you. From the first hole to the final part of the game and even the end credits, Donut County will stay as one of the most memorable and original games I’ve played and thoroughly enjoyed from beginning to end.",2021-02-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 600ec39d0f8974118c938eda,XboxEra,Pieter Jasper,80,"t’s cute. It’s endearing and somewhat simple. If you are looking for a short, relaxing and visually pleasing game then Donut County is one to try. The humour is on point and the short intermezzo’s of story between levels means both story and gameplay never overstay their welcome. The game isn’t exactly a long affair though, around an hour and 45 minutes long. So, want something short and refreshing to play between the longer games or service titles you’ve been playing lately? Give Donut County a try.",2021-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672cf93765d6778754b13,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,60,"Donut County will no doubt prove to be a divisive experience, but those that are looking for a relaxing and often funny puzzle game will find an enjoyable experience that has just enough charm to justify its existence. With that being said, this is hardly a game that feels like it justifies the relatively high price tag; three hours max of content is a tough pill to swallow regardless of how enamored you are with the concept at its core. We'd recommend you wait for a sale or put some gold points towards this one; it's a cool experience that you'll definitely want to check out, but know that you're not missing much if you choose to skip it.",2018-12-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672cf93765d6778754b06,peppage,,,,2018-12-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5df21b74ad4f81777e1f5569,TheReviewGeek,Greg Wheeler,75,"Despite its short length, Donut County is a brilliantly polished, refined little Indie game. Its premise is simple, well executed and incredibly addictive. There's something profoundly satisfying with dropping items into a hole, and seeing this expand and grow offers up a really satisfying feeling of progression. Donut County is quite simply a really well put together game and one of 2018's biggest surprises - even if it is a little short.",2018-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672cf93765d6778754b15,Nintendo Times,Craig Majaski,75,"GOOD - Donut County is a surreal experience featuring a town filled with talking animals. The gameplay hook is swallowing up objects to increase the size of your hole until you can devour everything in sight! If you liked Katamari Damacy, this one will probably be a must-have.",2018-12-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672cf93765d6778754b0b,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,80,"Donut County is a unique game that brings a simple, yet fun core concept to the table.",2018-12-25T05:00:00.000Z,False,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672cf93765d6778754b18,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,70,"Donut County is incredibly endearing, but it ends too soon. While the amusing tale wraps up nicely, I wished I could have had more reason to toy around with putting trash into holes and see concepts limited to a level or two be further expanded. Donut County is worth experiencing for what it is, but it's disappointing because it could have been so much more.",2018-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672cf93765d6778754b08,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,85,"Although it's a short experience, Donut County is enjoyable. The base desire to see everything destroyed by a simple, ever-expanding hole overtakes the lack of complicated mechanics, and the story is fun, whether you want something with or without some meaning attached. At the very least, Donut County is an experience that will stick with you for some time.",2018-10-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754aee,The Game is a Lie,Lucca Cardoso,85,"Donut County is a very pleasant and fun experience, that was undoubtedly a labour of love from its creator. Some flaws, though, prevent it from being an excellent game.",2018-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672cf93765d6778754af8,Jump Dash Roll,Elizabeth Lovatt,70,"With enough lols and charm to patch over any holes (sorry, last one) in its simple, but delightful mechanics and story.",2018-09-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754ae8,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,80,"At $13, some people will no doubt find Donut County a little too expensive for such a short experience. A quick story playthrough is around 90 minutes to two hours, although if you go for all the achievements (which is definitely worth doing) then you’re looking at nearer three hours. Donut County is also one of those special games that don’t require any gaming experience to enjoy, so don’t be surprised if non-gamer friends and family get sucked in too. The hole experience (couldn’t resist!) is so relaxing you might even find yourself revisiting it: I went back to capture some footage and ended up playing for another half an hour. Give Donut County a try if you can. We could all benefit from something a little more peaceful once in a while.",2018-09-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754ae1,Impulsegamer,Hugh Mitchell,70,"Donut County is a fun, simple game where you control a hole in the ground. Yet the characters and story really make it memorable.",2018-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672cf93765d6778754afb,Twinfinite,Irwyn Diaz,70,"Donut County offers a bite-sized adventure that's crammed with some good ideas and funny exchanges. The adventure manages to expand as fast as your sinkhole, throwing in different concepts and mechanics to keep things fresh on your rambunctious city rampage; but for everything it brings to the table, it still left me wanting just a bit more.",2018-09-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754abb,God is a Geek,Chris Hyde,70,"A nice little game, with emphasis on the little. You'll have a great time in its couple of hours of quirky gameplay, but that might not be enough for some, considering the price.",2018-09-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754af4,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,70,"Enter Donut County expecting a very short experience, and you'll enjoy every minute. Just prepare to want more of its sugar-coated goodness when you've finished.",2018-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754aeb,COGconnected,Scott Sullivan,80,"Donut County is a wholly enjoyable romp that can be powered through in an afternoon, but it's worth going back to try and find some of it's hidden or not so hidden secrets, even if there are only a few of them to begin with.",2018-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754ac8,Windows Central,Brendan Lowry,80,"Donut County is, for the most part, an incredibly fun experience from start to finish.",2018-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754abe,GameCrate,Nicholas Scibetta,80,"Donut County's gameplay doesn't offer much of a challenge, but the mechanics work as an engaging core for a game that delivers so many charming characters and genuine laughs.",2018-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754ae3,CGMagazine,Lane Martin,80,"People will call Donut County an indie darling, and those people will be right.",2018-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754ace,Hardcore Gamer,Marcus Estrada,90,"Donut County presents a simple concept to players: collect objects to make a hole larger until the entire stage is clear. Done poorly, no one would remember the experience whatsoever. Developer Ben Esposito turns something mechanically simplistic into a joy via smart design. The adorable world inhabited by colorful characters is something we desperately need more of in games. Donut County might not be a long experience, but it's one that players can't help but cherish.",2018-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754ab3,New Game Network,,73,"Donut County isn't going to challenge your wits, but it does provide a relaxing experience that's bound to make you laugh.",2018-09-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754ac1,MonsterVine,Diego Escala,50,"The entire tone and aesthetic of the game is something that’s so far up my alley, but at the end of the day Donut County is a charming game that maybe promises more quirky thrills than it delivers.",2018-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754ae5,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,80,"That’s that take away message I have about Donut County. This game isn’t the only “game about a hole” out on the market but this is the one that feels like it’s been loved into existence rather than rushed out to be first. The visuals, the music (oh folks! THE MUSIC!), the character interactions, the little diorama during the credits all build up this quirky feeling to Donut County that make the plot and the game play shine.",2018-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754acb,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,80,"Though short in duration and hardly taxing, Donut County wins over with buckets of charm and some of the most relaxed gameplay money can buy. As such, Donut County is a compelling, nigh essential stop on the gaming journey for any self-respecting PS4 owner.",2018-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754ac5,EGM,Josh Harmon,60,"Donut County isn't really bad at what it sets out to do, but its ambitions are so meager that you can't help but feel the concept hasn't been explored to the fullest extent. This is indie game design at its most disposable. I'd be shocked if anyone is still talking about—or even remembers—Donut County a year or two from now.",2018-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754ab8,Areajugones,Víctor Rodríguez,80,"Donut County is a fun, fresh and original experience that knos how to take advantage of a very simple and limited set of mechanics. Sure it has some flaws but, like a real donut, I don´t care as long as the result is delicious. And it trully is!.",2018-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754aa2,GamingTrend,Abram Buehner,95,"Laser-focused and brimming with charm, Donut County is one of the year's best experiences. While brief, its laugh-out-loud sense of humor and laid-back, tactile gameplay combine precisely to create a game like no other. You'll come for its physics based puzzle-solving, but you'll stay for its quirky cast of characters and world. This is not a game to be missed.",2018-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672cd93765d6778754a8e,GameSkinny,,90,Destroy civilisation as we know it in this unique heart-warming physics puzzle game.,2018-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754aa8,IGN Italy,Mattia Ravanelli,62,"Donut County sports a rich and lovable cast, but its whole gameplay idea is too shallow.",2018-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754aa5,Game Rant,Dalton Cooper,50,"Donut County has a great art style, hilarious writing, and unique gameplay, but it's too short and its gameplay never evolves far beyond its core concept.",2018-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672cf93765d6778754b10,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,75,I like to refer to my time with Donut County as ‘the time I was held hostage by interesting mechanics and played an asshole racoon.’ Have a garbage day.,2018-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754a9f,SquareXO,Joe Anderson,75,"Donut County is a unique and fun experience. It's fun to play, is well designed and works well, without any major issues. The game costs half the price on iPad, but if you are a trophy hunter you'll likely feel £9.99 is still a fair price for all the game has to offer.",2018-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754a98,Eurogamer,Vikki Blake,80,"Short and simple, Donut County is absolutely sublime.",2018-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754a93,Gameblog,Thomas Pillon,70,"If you take Donut County for what it is - a short and weird experience - Ben Esposito's game will deliver a sweet moment of a strange experiment. Built as an anti-Katamari Damacy, the hole mecanics are really addictive and fun to play with, even though the game suffers from a very short length. But if you are curious enough to try something as weird as the most bizarre japanese games, you might be in for a treat.",2018-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754a90,Destructoid,Raymond Porreca,80,Donut County is as charming and funny as it is inventive and beautiful. It excels at what it sets out to do --there's never been a better hole simulator in video game history. But underneath its colorful scenery and intuitive gameplay is an experience that feels like its inches away from true greatness.,2018-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672ce93765d6778754ab5,Cultured Vultures,Jimmy Donnellan,80,"Donut sleep on Ben Esposito's Donut County because it's a hole lot of fun, even if it is a little on the short side.",2018-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5d8672cd93765d6778754a22,Dragnix,Shaun Joy,71,"Mind the cost difference on platforms, Donut County is a relaxing experience that may have problems fulfilling Puzzle fanatics dreams, but is a nice stroll during your time with it.",2018-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ae91a1e97f848f7bd51c2cfbec61a0e 5f0d2b2ed88e035744c1a6df,Impulsegamer,Paul Stuart,92,Trover Saves the Universe is gameplay and comedic excellence. Its awesome humor and interface make it perhaps the best title to date on Oculus Quest.,2020-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5df65bd9239b721b0efd92f9,Nintendo Life,Jake Baldwin,70,"Trover Saves the Universe is a surprisingly fun little game. The humour will not be to everybody's tastes, and while the core gameplay is extremely strong by itself, your appreciation for their style of comedy will ultimately determine whether or not you see this one through to the end. But for us, this was a hilarious twist on the puzzle-platformer genre which we can highly recommend for anybody looking for something a bit more weird and twisted.",2019-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5df248dcad4f81777e1f55ca,Thumb Culture,Jaz Sagoo,60,"Although the combat was quite dull and the puzzles were basic. I really enjoyed my time on Trover Saves the Universe, The game nails the humour. Due to this, I played the game with a permanent smile plastered across my face. It’s a flawed game but it’s fun romp in a dark, demented world and due to this, I give the game a Thumb Culture Silver Award.",2019-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffd93765d67787a79ea,Worth Playing,David Silbert,75,"Charming is certainly the word I'd use to describe Trover Saves the Universe. In spite of its underwhelming gameplay and disorganized storytelling, there's a definite sense of joy to be had while exploring the vibrant planets of the cosmos alongside Trover and his R-rated sense of humor. ",2019-09-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffd93765d67787a79f1,Pardis Game,Erfan Haeri,60,"The game is the result of the ideas of a creative person who does not have the correct recognition of video games and can not afford to miss any of the jokes for which he has designed it. Interesting ideas are presented in the game and an interesting world is created for it, but excess in most cases, has turned it into a title that can not last. At least not as a good title ",2019-07-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffd93765d67787a79ee,DarkZero,Jorge S Fernandez,80,"In the end, Trover Saves The Universe is an adequate-playing videogame that is defined by its style of humor.",2019-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffd93765d67787a79ec,Hobby Consolas,Alberto Lloret,77,"From a gameplay standpoint, Trover it's a simple game, one with simple mechanics and easy to play. What makes it special it's the dialogs, the humor y the nonsense situations you can live in it, making it a continous gag hard to not laugh at it... if you like the kind of humor of series like Rick y Morty. If that's not the case, run away from it.",2019-06-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffd93765d67787a79e5,Merlin'in Kazanı,Ahmet Özçilingir,75,"If you like Just Roiland's works, you like Trover Saves The universe, if you dont, you dont like this game",2019-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a79cf,COGconnected,Patrick Anderson,87,"Trover Saves the Universe is a blast, a genuinely funny, entertaining and well-made game that I enjoyed from start to finish. ",2019-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a79e3,Game Rant,Dalton Cooper,70,"Trover Saves the Universe is a hilarious game that fans of Justin Roiland will likely have a lot of fun with, but the platforming and combat are as basic as they can be.",2019-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a79d3,Gameblog,Thomas Pillon,60,"Trover Saves the universe is a basic platformer/action game, served by Justin Roiland's inimitable style and acting. Therefore, if you want to really enjoy the absurd and surrealist adventure of Trover through the entire space, you'd better really like the guy's tone, otherwise you will find a jolly VR game, not nothing unforgettable.",2019-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a79d5,MonsterVine,Spencer Legacy,80,"Trover Saves the Universe is a creative and hilarious ride through the wonderfully insane mind of Justin Roiland. Boasting memorable characters, an incredibly funny script, and unique but thoroughly enjoyable gameplay, Trover is one of the most fun games currently available for VR.",2019-06-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffd93765d67787a79e7,Oyungezer Online,Engin Vural,70,"It's a fun adventure which screams Rick & Morty. It's not a game that will be remembered for a long time, but it'll definitely put a smile on your face.",2019-06-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a79df,GameSpace,Scott Jeslis,85,"Though Trover Saves The Universe is a short playthrough, clocking in around six hours, it's still worth taking a stab at it. The 3D control aspect is refreshing and the dialogue is hilarious (assuming you're not easily offended). Gameplay was fun and finding all those Power Babies is a reward in itself. Trover Saves The Universe is definitely a comedy adventure game that is fit to sit on the shelf with those other iconic titles in the genre!",2019-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a79d1,Critical Hit,Nick Cowen,75,"Trover Saves The Universe isn't the most challenging game players will experience this year, but it's unique, and it's also probably the funniest.",2019-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a79e1,TheSixthAxis,Thomas Hughes,90,"To say Trover Saves the Universe is a good VR game would be an understatement. It perfectly blends over-the-top comedy and solid combat while making the most of the VR technology at hand by dragging players into the world and making them centre of the story. Its brand of comedy will not be to everyone's liking, but I still think Trover Saves the Universe stands on its own as one of the best VR games released to date.",2019-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a79da,Saudi Gamer,عبدالرحمن بعيون,80,Trover Saves the Universe will take you on a fun and hilarious journey across the universe. Don't go in looking for a deep story but rest assured that you will have a fun ride with some obstacles in the gameplay.,2019-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a79b8,IGN Spain,,65,A fun but short platformer that may make you laugh but yo won't remember once yo have ended playing it.,2019-06-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a79bd,God is a Geek,Chris White,70,"Trover Saves the Universe is a very funny adventure game that doesn't offer the same brand of gameplay as Astro Bot Rescue Mission, but Justin Roiland's humour makes it much more appealing.",2019-06-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a79cb,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,90,"Trover Saves the Universe is the funniest game I’ve played all year, both in and out of VR. I think it’s the first time in a while where I’ve laughed so hard I almost cried whilst wearing my headset. The narrative is brilliant, with its simple plot that has been twisted into something so much more thanks to the comedic genius, Justin Roiland. Although you can play the entire game in both VR and Flat-mode, VR adds a whole new level onto the immersion as you take the place of the silent ‘Chairtagonist’ in your quest to save the world with your purple slave. This is a ‘must buy’ for everyone who owns a PS4 or PC.",2019-06-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5e80481abdf729557ef464e7,DASHGAMER.com,,85,"Overall its quirky mixture of humour, platforming, light puzzle solving, exploration and combination of third person and first person action make this a must play for not only Rick and Morty fans, but all PlayStation VR owners. I wouldn’t be surprised if Trover saves the Universe features on many Game of The Year Lists come end of year.",2019-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a79c1,VideoTime,Jesus Mendoza,93,"Content creators for TV series always come up with some crazy idea for some video game that ends up being a work of art, or even more, a cult title that over the years came quietly to stay.",2019-06-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a79c5,IGN Italy,Francesco Destri,77,"Trover Saves the Universe is perhaps the most fun, foul-mouthed and irreverent game you can enjoy in VR, but the gameplay is not always as good as writing.",2019-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a79c7,The Digital Fix,Seb Hawden,80,"As long as you don't mind the insane story and the games many profanities you will really enjoy Trover Saves the Universe. Its bad language can be turned off but in my opinion the game is better with it. I don't think it will be to everyone's taste but it's bright, fun and never overstays its welcome. Its VR implementation is very good and never gets in the way of enjoying this wacky adventure. I really enjoyed it and I think most other VR players will too. It's unique and should not be overlooked.",2019-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a79bf,GameSkinny,Jonny Foster,90,A surprisingly entertaining platformer smothered in Roiland-brand humor. Trover Save the Universe is a title well worth playing whether you have a VR headset or not.,2019-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a79d8,The Outerhaven Productions,Diego Perez,70,"Trover Saves the Universe was created with a very specific audience in mind. Fans of Roiland's work will absolutely adore this game, but those who don't like his particular style of humor will find this game's writing tasteless and annoying. The game is a little weak on the gameplay front, but the hilarious dialogue and beautiful scenery more than make up for that. Trover Saves the Universe is an excellent game, but only a select group of people will enjoy it.",2019-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5e27781bc25afe0e75c302d7,Marooners' Rock,Alex McCumbers,100,I cannot stress enough that this is my new favorite PSVR title and so far it’s the best execution of VR as a way to play games that I have experienced.,2019-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a79b9,Metro GameCentral,,70,"A rare, honest-to-goodness video game comedy that will delight Rick and Morty fans but also features some imaginative use of VR.",2019-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffb93765d67787a796a,GameSpot,Justin Clark,70,Justin Roiland's usual obnoxious humor is both the best and worst thing about an otherwise no-frills platformer.,2019-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a79c9,IGN,Tom Marks,87,Trover Saves the Universe is a short and sweet VR platformer wrapped in one of the most ridiculous and funny video game stories you'll ever see.,2019-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 62320f5667855975e586ebeb,Tom's Guide,Marshall Honorof,70,"Trover Saves the Universe feels really, really chill, and that alone makes it pleasantly different from most other games out there.",2019-05-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a79dd,Attack of the Fanboy,Kyle Hanson,90,"Trover Saves the Universe is a great addition to the PSVR lineup, offering some solid gameplay with a comedy flavoring that brings it to the next level.",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a799d,Screen Rant,Leo Faierman,90,"Justin Roiland presents Trover Saves The Universe, a magnificently debased and hilarious action-adventure game that's even better in VR.",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a799b,Destructoid,Chris Carter,70,"Trover Saves the Universe is still going to be laugh-out-loud funny no matter how you approach it, but the additional context and enhanced mechanics when using a headset make it a little bit sweeter. Just approach it as more of a comedy experience that happens to be a platformer.",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffc93765d67787a7997,Shacknews,Blake Morse,90,"It looks good, it plays good, and it is guaranteed to make you laugh out loud several times during your adventure. ",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffb93765d67787a797a,Game Revolution,Michael Leri,60,"While it’s a bummer for those without VR, the game’s commitment to virtual reality is something the medium could always use more of, even if it comes alongside a foul-mouthed Eyehole Monster who once fucked shrinkle when he thought it was a dinkle.",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffb93765d67787a7978,CGMagazine,Joel Couture,60,"When Trover Saves the Universe is funny, it's VERY funny, but its humor is just not enough to carry such an average, unspectacular game.",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffb93765d67787a7976,DualShockers,Grant Huff,80,"If you are a fan of Rick and Morty and own a PlayStation VR headset, Trover Saves the Universe is a must-play.",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffb93765d67787a7974,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,70,"One of PS4's strangest offerings, Trover Saves the Universe is a mouthy, madcap adventure with words that speak louder than its action. It's not all that long, but the promise of free DLC will extend the adventure later down the line. The option to play on the TV as well as PSVR is welcome, although it's clear the game is built with the immersive headset in mind. However you play it, the unusual landscapes, characters, and scenarios are what make this a game worth playing, but be aware of the silly and often dark humour before you take the plunge.",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d867ffb93765d67787a796e,Game Informer,Kyle Hilliard,78,"Combat, puzzles, and exploration feel familiar and unspectacular, but the bizarre story and hilarious dialogue set it apart",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d86714393765d6778749a41,Grandma's Game Room,Franceen Robles,85,"Even though Ironcast doesn’t have much of a story – it exists mainly to give you more chances to play the puzzle part and present you with different challenges – it has more than enough replay value to keep even casual players coming back again and again. The allure of slowly building up your might to go against the strongest villains meets an engrossing gameplay that’s accessible to everyone. If you factor in the Switch’s hybrid nature, Ironcast suddenly becomes the game you never knew you needed.",2017-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,False,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714393765d6778749a58,FNintendo,Henrique Pereira,70,"Ironcast will attract players who are into carefully selecting their elements before stepping into combat. Thanks to its interesting and well implemented mechanics, this is a game that can easily turn into an addictive experience. It should also be noted that Ironcast could use more variety and that its random components can have a disproportionate weight on the game's difficulty.",2017-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714393765d6778749a3e,Nintendo Insider,Alex Seedhouse,90,"That all leads to a particularly positive impression for Ironcast, which easily becomes one of the strongest showings on the Nintendo eShop that I have played in the six months since Nintendo Switch launched. As engrossingly deep as it is engaging, I can only hope that you join us in our fight to defend Victorian England. We need you, commander.",2017-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714593765d6778749aa9,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,80,"Ironcast rewards those who aren't easily frustrated by loss. The constant losing can be discouraging, but the incremental progress made through each defeat means the game eventually gets easier and more satisfying. It also helps that the only mode happens to be long enough to sustain many losses, so it'll be quite some time before players reach the end. For puzzle fans who crave difficulty, Ironcast is worth checking out.",2017-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714393765d6778749a6e,Thumbsticks,James Sweeting,80,"The Switch eShop is attracting a fair few match up puzzlers of late, but Ironcast should be the first one to be considered. It might be a port, but you would be forgiven for thinking this was designed from the ground up for the Switch.",2017-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714393765d6778749a3d,PS3Blog.net,,90,"Ironcast is a must-have on the Nintendo Switch. Its gameplay is highly addictive, and it can have you playing for hours at a time before you realized how much time you've spent with the game. It's an excellent pick up and play release on Nintendo Switch thanks to the nature of this hybrid console, and one you should definitely check out today.",2017-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714293765d6778749a04,Digitally Downloaded,,70,"Ironcast has found itself the right home on the Nintendo Switch. In the way it plays, Ironcast benefits from spontaneous game play sessions which the Switch can provide due to its tablet mode.",2017-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714393765d6778749a34,Niche Gamer,Michael Jordan,80,"Ironcast is a fun game with great mechanics, set in an interesting world. The game really does not reflect the time frame, but is enjoyable none the less when you move past some of the story and setup elements. Game is a bit short but for the price tag, it's worth picking up.",2017-08-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714393765d6778749a56,ZEFGame.ru,,75,"At the end we have turn-based tactical game with roguelike notes, in a rather interesting setting and standard, but harmoniously blended game mechanics that will appeal to all those who are not indifferent to this genre of games, IronCast ruthless to newcomers but at the same time, it generously rewards those who are able to pass at least five tasks in a single life.",2017-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714293765d6778749a18,God is a Geek,Nick Gillham,70,"A decent strategy puzzle-RPG that displays all the good bits and mitigates the bad ones, pip pip.",2017-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714293765d6778749a0c,IGN Italy,Mattia Ravanelli,80,"Ironcast is a smart and funny game that perfectly fit the Nintendo Switch library. Its roguelike mechanics, otherwise, are a bit dull.",2017-08-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714393765d6778749a31,Player2.net.au,Dylan Burns,,"I've found Ironcast to be an addictive title that keeps me coming back for more, even up against all the other fun titles vying for my time on the Switch. The price point of just over $20 AUD is reasonable. I've gotten a good five or six hours so far out of it and can see myself coming back for more.",2017-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714293765d6778749a09,Cubed3,André Eriksson,80,"Ironcast is a daring title with a concept many would be terrified to touch. The reward is huge, though, as this might be one of the strongest match puzzle games on the market at this point, with depth unlocked thanks to the choice of theme. Every piece of Ironcast works together in a wonderful resonance between style and gameplay, and creates a unique and entertaining experience that fans of the genre will not forget in the near future.",2017-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714293765d6778749a06,DualShockers,Tomas Franzese,80,"The system's portability is also a great fit for the game, as I could easily knock out one or two missions while on the go. It reminded me of puzzle games from the heyday of Xbox Live Arcade such as Peggle and Puzzle Quest, and makes me hopeful that the Nintendo Switch will be a similarly great platform for smaller, outside the box indie games such as Ironcast.",2017-08-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714293765d67787499cf,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,90,"All told, Ironcast is one of the most in-depth and engaging match three puzzlers that we've seen. The game's pitch is a bit of a tough sell — it's clearly trying to juggle a lot of different genre elements — but Ironcast somehow manages to pull it all off in a way that is uniquely innovative and frustratingly addicting. The various elements being fused here make for a game that is endlessly replayable, but not at the cost of becoming repetitive or boring. We would strongly recommend that you pick up Ironcast if you're looking for a game that can be a good time sink, but can also be comfortably played in short bursts. Do yourself a favour and try this one out.",2017-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714393765d6778749a62,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,85,"If you enjoy being challenged and engaging in highly strategic gameplay my answer would be it is absolutely worth your time and effort to learn. With that in mind I’ll also say that I was among the people who greatly enjoyed Has-Been Heroes while a great number of people chose to throw their hands up in frustration instead. Of all of the games I’ve played on the Switch in many ways I consider Ironcast to have a similar spirit as HBH as a game that won’t apologize or compromise just because you’re struggling. It sets the bar high and expects you to get there or die trying. That said, if you take the time and put in the effort you absolutely can beat the game and I’ll say accomplishing that feat was among the most rewarding experiences I’ve had in quite some time. Ironcast is the kind of game that only indie studios would likely be daring enough to attempt, defying all traditional expectations and making people invest some blood, sweat, and tears to cross the finish line. If you’re up to the challenge your mech is waiting for its Commander, and the good people of England are depending on you!",2017-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714293765d6778749a15,GamingTrend,Codi Spence,75,"In the end, Ironcast is easily a fun game that you can get caught up in while playing. It keeps you engaged and planning, but not to the point where it becomes a chore.",2017-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714293765d67787499c9,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,85,"Depending on your skill and luck, Ironcast can be a fun 10 hour or so romp, fraught with many failures but likely numerous last-second victories and absolute dominations. The mixture of turn-based strategy and match-three puzzling is novel and for the most part, works extremely well in the rogue-like permadeath structure. The tedious and humdrum story can be tiresome, but if you focus on honing tactics to take down your rivals while building up your gear and abilities, Ironcast is a fantastic and unique game.",2017-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714493765d6778749a79,FingerGuns,Rossko Keniston,90,Ironcast has proved once again that ports are nothing but a plus for Nintendo Switch.,2017-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714193765d67787499b3,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,70,"Ironcast can be brutally difficult, but typically it is from poor strategic choices and not due to the lack of certain resources in the matching portion of the game. The inclusion of the Commendation Marks adds to the replay value of the game, as you can experience new content with each consecutive playthrough.",2016-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714293765d67787499d2,COGconnected,Trevor Houston,74,Having to re-start the game after every death can be absolutely soul crushing but the satisfaction you get from winning an exhausting battle against an enemy Ironcast is remarkably satisfying.,2016-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714193765d67787499b0,PushStartPlay,Daniel Pepper,70,"I haven't had the chance to play it on the PC, so I am going into this with a fresh open mind.",2016-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714293765d67787499cc,Twinfinite,Chaz Miller,70,"Ultimately, Ironcast stands tall as a much more innovative and deep game than I initially expected. A steep difficulty and solid strategy-first combat system take some getting used to, but intuitive controls and a smooth gameplay experience make it easy to get the hang of on a rudimentary level.",2016-03-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714293765d67787499e1,Pure Xbox,Paul Renshaw,80,"Ironcast is the very definition of the saying ""easy to pick up, difficult to master"". The world, the characters and the art style are all top notch and really serve to draw you in, and once you are in, the compulsion to just have one more go is almost irresistible. The gameplay is balanced very nicely and we can't not recommend it, with only the freezes and crashes to really report as drawbacks. If you are looking for a puzzle game for your Xbox One, look no further than this. Picking it up would be a capital idea, what what?",2016-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714293765d67787499d8,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,70,"Ironcast is a solid strategy game, easy mechanics and a deep level of customisation makes it worth coming back to.",2016-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714193765d67787499ad,The Cube,Nolan Kroeker,80,"Ironcast is a must play for match-three puzzle fans! I may have lost to the first boss every time I've faced him (like 10 times), but I'm not discouraged to try again. The rogue-like approach to purchasing boosters and upgrades through Commendations keeps your heart in it for the long haul. I know with enough time my Ironcast will become over-powered in comparison to my wimpy-wimpy Ironcast I'm currently using, and I will not be seeing anymore of these screens.",2016-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714193765d6778749991,Gamers FTW,Daniel Vaughan,80,"The steampunk artstyle is a nice approach but it hasn't been pulled off to well coming across more bland than enticing. The gameplay more than makes up for it though, kept fresh by procedurally generated missions and rewards it ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same. Ironcast offers up plenty strategic possibilities for players to mess around with but be warned that luck plays a heavy role in progressing to the later stages.",2016-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714193765d677874996f,PlayStation LifeStyle,Jowi Meli,60,"Ironcast has a fascinatingly complex base game, filled with myriad details to keep track of and a brilliant sense of strategy. Unfortunately, while serious tacticians will find themselves enjoying the nightmarish difficulty, anyone looking for a lighter challenge will be left in the dust, as permadeath and a merciless RNG slow progress to an unsatisfying crawl. That may seem like a personal problem rather than a serious criticism, but there is so much richness here that a lot of players will probably never get to see — repeating the same missions over and over again is only fun for so long, and ""so long"" is exactly what I said to Dreadbit's fiendish genre-blend.",2016-02-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714293765d6778749a12,Readers Gambit,Rhys Thom,75,Ironcast is a neatly compiled amalgamation of various video game genres and is fairly intuitive to boot. It's easy enough to boot up and jump straight in without much handholding.,2016-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,False,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714293765d67787499c6,Push Square,Sam Brooke,80,"Ironcast is a surprisingly strategic and complex game, while will hold your interest for quite a while. There's enough randomisation for the title to feel fresh for a long time, and every battle is one of tension and risky moves, with each action really meaning something. Winning a skirmish feels very satisfying, with the rewards after feeling even better, and though the difficulty may put people off, those who can grin and bear the painful defeats will be treated like un prince.",2016-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714193765d6778749972,Worth Playing,Brian Dumlao,80,"The presentation could be better, but the mechanics are so solid that most players won't mind the flat appearance and audio. For those looking for a punishing version of Puzzle Quest, Ironcast is it.",2015-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714293765d6778749a0f,GameGrin,Andrew Duncan,80,"Ironcast is an esoteric little package with a lot to offer. The levels vary in difficulty and really do need you to keep your head in the game, despite it looking like a simplistic match-3. If match-3 and strategy are your thing, then this is a perfect game for you.",2015-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714193765d67787499a8,Digitally Downloaded,,60,"Despite these issues, Ironcast is a very solid game and worthy of putting a good few hours into. It mixes genres nicely, but it has other features that really work to dampen the enthusiasm that even the most ardent RPG fan might have for it.",2015-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714193765d6778749975,Gamestyle,Bradley Marsh,90,Ironcast is a wonderous puzzle game that blends perfectly with other genres to create a stunning experience.,2015-04-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714193765d6778749998,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,80,"Like most roguelikes, though, the true game is about fighting back against the randomness, and you do this with each lesson you learn about the sorts of augmentations to prioritise, and each trick you uncover for minimising battle scars and maximising scrap. If you've got the stomach for the learning curve, you can probably cut it in this army. And if you can, you'll discover a game that's tense and personable and clever.",2015-03-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714293765d67787499d5,"TotalBiscuit, The Cynical Brit",John Bain,100,,2015-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714293765d67787499de,TechRaptor,Alex Santa Maria,65,"Fans of mechs and match three will find a lot to like in Ironcast, but even they will eventually tire of the repeating missions and random nature of the game.",2015-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714293765d67787499db,Softpedia,Andrei Dumitrescu,85,"Ironcast is a small game that manages to integrate some very cool mechanics in engaging ways and the fact that, at its core, it embraces the impact of dying associated with rogue-like titles makes each campaign unique.",2015-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 5d86714193765d67787499aa,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",John Walker,0,"The story is a touch blandly presented, but hardly an important factor in the scheme of the game. It's completely novel, and that's a rare thing to say about any game, and even rarer to conclude it succeeds in its originality.",2015-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,397d1ab85db34e7a8dfd943b51c1c6a5 620d222a9e5c48c548d81bbc,GameSpace,Emily Byrnes,70,"Back 4 Blood is one of those games that you don’t have to particularly worry about grinding, which is incredibly refreshing. Between grinding for in-game currency for dungeon gear in FFXIV, and trying to level up my weapons in Dauntless, it’s nice to have a game I can jump back into with my friends at any point in time and just play. It’s fast-paced, creative, and just all-around good fun. What’s not to love? The game has been out for a while, but that just means that the developers have had more time to listen to feedback and start fixing some of those bugs that have been bothering players.",2022-02-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 6197ed0b0acdcc88f347557d,Gamefa,Mehdi Reazaei,90,"You might think that these days the online gaming market is saturated and there's no need for games like Back 4 Blood, but you're completely wrong. If you are a fan of online team shooter games, be sure to play this great game.",2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 625a01f3008489e208d8337c,ComicBook.com,Logan Moore,70,"Back 4 Blood isn't perfect by any means, but it's absolutely the closest we've gotten to a new Left 4 Dead game in the years since Left 4 Dead 2. Because of this, it's hard not to have fun with B4B, even if it doesn't always feel inventive and has some notable drawbacks. Despite some qualms, if you're hungry for a new co-op shooter to jump into with some friends, Back 4 Blood has more than enough meat on the bone to keep you entertained for quite some time.",2021-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 618bc266fd65b50cbe939b89,GameByte,,70,"I don’t think I’ll revisit Back 4 Blood in a decades’ time the same way I do with Left 4 Dead now, but it does a good enough job at modernising the formula for better or worse.",2021-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 618c8d7c9268a010f81da3f2,The Game Crater,Joshua Cole,85,"Back 4 Blood is a great zombie title that can fill the void of Left 4 Dead. It offers a steady narrative with fleshed-out characters and an incredibly unique card system that changes how to play each level. While the matchmaking and PvP mode feel a bit lacklustre, Back 4 Blood still provides a fabulous zombie-killing experience.",2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 61885bf23e6206d63efc9aa3,GameMAG,,70,"If you can give Back 4 Blood a chance, then eventually the game will open up as a fun and original 4-player co-op based shooter.",2021-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 61ab63c80fa2d33fb40dfd76,Echo Boomer,Diogo dos Santos,,"After the successful Left 4 Dead, the team behind Turtle Rock Studios brings back a new and excellent chapter to the co-op/survival genre.",2021-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 61861776eda567b8e54177db,Oyungezer Online,Can Arabacı,80,"It's not perfect, but it's successfully fulfilled L4D's spiritual pursuit by adding modern systems.",2021-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 6180fa4a191c2e7e1aefda3f,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Oscar Garcia Mompean,88,The best cooperative experience out there today on next-gen consoles.,2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 61f01fb99e5c48c548d722cd,The List,Murray Robertson,80,"Back 4 Blood is exciting, terrifying and often seriously stressful. Like its esteemed predecessors, there's plenty here to encourage repeat play. Here's hoping they reinstate Versus mode to complete the package.",2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 61806489191c2e7e1aefd99a,PlayStation LifeStyle,Rebecca Smith,85,"Back 4 Blood is a great game when played with other people, truly evoking the spirit of Left 4 Dead for a new generation of gamers. This time there's the incentive of a progression system to keep players coming back, although the Corruption Cards don't always make those repeated playthroughs as unique as they should. For those wanting to play on their own, it would be best to wait until the game has been patched to include single player progress. Hopefully that shouldn't be too much longer.",2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 617ed7c662d1a35f154f30b6,Softpedia,Bogdan Popa,85,"So is Back 4 Dead worth a chance? Not only it is, but this new release, no matter if it's supposed to be a Left 4 Dead successor or not, is one of the most challenging co-op releases I've seen in a long time. And this pretty much sums it all.",2021-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 617ec55c62d1a35f154f3097,Rely On Horror,Andrew Heaton,75,"Back 4 Blood fills a zombie-starved hole in the heart for many, where the thrills of Left 4 Dead meet the modern era of gaming.",2021-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 61a64332aa8769f9eced87ca,GamesCreed,Junior Onunkwo,74,"Back 4 Blood is simply a game that possesses endless fun for you and your peers. Although, it does have a few flaws; it doesn’t take away from the very exciting gameplay that simply makes Back 4 Blood worthy of purchasing.",2021-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 6177c8b37e0ef90f46939184,Eurogamer,Chris Tapsell,80,"Back 4 Blood is a strange mix of old and new, but it works. The result is a delightfully scrappy hang-out shooter.",2021-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 6178bdbddf320323c61314d1,Geek Culture,Jake Su,80,"With fresh new spins on familiar elements, Back 4 Blood brings the idea of team-based zombie-killing fun to a whole new generation with some caveats.",2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 617657cca8056001e167a22d,PSX Brasil,Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho,70,"Back 4 Blood has many frustrating moments with its numerous hordes and unbalanced difficulty spikes. Besides, it's quite repetitive and has a weak story. Its card system only starts to get more interesting after practically finishing the campaign at least once. In the end, Back 4 Blood is only suitable for those looking for a cooperative experience and who would overlook the points mentioned.",2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 61749466ee8b9ff58591035e,Hey Poor Player,Andrew Thornton,70,"At its best, Back 4 Blood offers a ton of variety to keep you and your friends interested for a long time. Even returning to levels you’ve already played gets interesting thanks to different cards, which can make major differences in how things play out. If you have three friends to play the whole game with, I highly recommend it. That its available as a Game Pass title is awesome because you can get a group of friends together without them all having to buy the game. If you don’t have that group though, a poorly balanced solo mode and issues with matchmaking will sink this one for most.",2021-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 6172d26debc11ae4a8301f81,Gameblog,Damien Greffet,70,"Back 4 Blood is unquestionably a fun multiplayer zombie killfeast but its card system is a bit light on the novelty side of things, and we can't hlep feeling that the game is still a bit of a Left 4 Dead 3.",2021-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 6172a7bcebc11ae4a8301f2d,New Game Network,Ben Thomas,80,"Back 4 Blood is an immensely fun multiplayer shooter, with an astonishingly replayable cooperative campaign full of intense periods and challenges that encourage teamwork. The competitive Swarm mode may not have the refined suspense of Left 4 Dead's Versus mode, but it does have a few satisfying moments.",2021-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 61788cdfdf320323c61314b4,NaviGames,Adrián Regas,80,"Fun shooting and gameplay as a service are the two pillars that define Back 4 Blood. If you want to spend time with it, you will find it a very enjoyable game for both you and your friends.",2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 617181c9f646c2c0016ece0c,ZTGD,Terrence Johnson,80,"Turtle Rock Studios have made a triumphant return to the genre that kickstarted a whole zombie craze so many years ago. That return isn’t perfect though, issues with the controls, missing game modes and bugs have marred what is otherwise an enjoyable zombie killfest. At the time of this writing a few patches have gone out that have corrected most of the larger bugs, but there are still issues with spawning too many special infected at a time and other little issues. While these things can be frustrating, they don’t destroy the fun of Back 4 Blood when playing the game as it’s meant to be. That is playing multiplayer with a group of friends smartly navigating a nightmare filled world.",2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 6171767ef646c2c0016ecd84,Merlin'in Kazanı,Ersin Kılıç,80,"As a result, Back 4 Blood manages to provide a very fun experience when you play with your friends. I'd say it's a worthy experience for the Left 4 Dead series fans, which is considered the best of its kind. With its card system, competitive mission structure and fun gameplay, we have a game worth checking out.",2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 61712bf0f646c2c0016eccd6,INVEN,Jaihoon Jeong,77,"People think Back for Blood is a successor to Left for Dead, but in fact, it is more of a hardcore cooperative game such as GTFO than an exciting zombie shooter. The challenging difficulty and unique ""card deck"" system are good factors that make the game fun, but there is also a contradiction that it is very difficult to feel this fun in a random matching situation where communication is not free. It's a game that gives good fun, but the conditions for the fun are very strict.",2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 618eabcddcc55528ce512172,The Angry Joe Show,Joe Vargas,50,,2021-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 6179ff0d9b32d4350b5b2dd0,We Got This Covered,David Morgan,60,"At every turn, Back 4 Blood frantically alludes to its superior predecessor, digging its own grave as it crumbles under the weight of blasé characters and overly complex systems.",2021-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 6170923ff646c2c0016ecaee,BaziCenter,Mohammad Talebian,80,"Back 4 Blood successfully continues what started by Left 4 Dead, and even though there some bumps here and there in the road, everything that matters for a game in this genre is done the right way.",2021-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 617064e4f646c2c0016ecaaa,SomosXbox,Fran San Nicolás,80,"Back 4 Blood is a great successor to Left 4 Dead. Although it has some flaws, the title offers a fantastic experience when playing it with friends, which added to the mastery with which the progression system has been established, make the title an absolute recommended for those who like the genre.",2021-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 61704055e2b051b79e060f45,TheSixthAxis,Nick Petrasiti,60,"I so badly want to love Back 4 Blood, but its grindy nature and difficulty spikes out of nothing let it down, leaving you with a bad taste in your mouth. It has potential for those in it for the long haul, accumulating cards and building specialised decks to match the challenge, but right now I just have no desire to go back 4 more.",2021-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 616f7617e2b051b79e060ccb,AusGamers,,50,"With Back 4 Blood available on Xbox Game Pass on PC and Console there’s reason to jump in if you’re looking for something new to play with friends. The look and feel is familiar and the action is engaging and chaotic when played with a group. For a while that is. Thanks to the sameness that permeates across most levels and backdrops and the predictability of the pace, it doesn’t take long for this Left 4 Dead spiritual successor to wear a little thin.",2021-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 624ea04e008489e208d7af3d,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,80,"While marred by useless bots, an unnecessary multiplayer mode, and some reused assets; Back 4 Blood is an excellent new take on the 4 player co-op shooter genre.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 61721075ebc11ae4a8301ea8,Multiplayer First,,85,"It’s unfortunate that Back 4 Blood does lack some of the personality of Left 4 Dead but I can safely say that Back 4 Blood is nearly everything I wanted in a Left 4 Dead 3 and then some. Hopefully, over time, Turtle Rock will be able to fix the issues that are present and maybe add in more harrowing Infected, erm, Ridden.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 616f94f8e2b051b79e060e52,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,84,"Back 4 Blood is really Left 4 Dead 3 in all but the name, providing a worthy successor that is fun to play and stacked with content.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 616f3bdd8a1e37b0e132fe25,VideoGamer,Josh Wise,70,"In Back 4 Blood, we have been given a finely tooled zombie shooter, but it lacks the power of the original.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 616eb6e38a1e37b0e132fd0c,Guardian,Rick Lane,80,"Despite a messy start, this spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead becomes more challenging and characterful the longer you spend with it",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 616e574cf64fd3ad487a6dc7,Gaming Nexus,Henry Yu,80,Back 4 Blood is a worthy successor to the Left 4 Dead franchise. It maintains the fundamentals of what made the original so addictive and satisfying while adding its own little flair with the rogue-like deck building system. What holds Back 4 Blood from getting a better score is its high price tag and lack of solo play progression.,2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 616e0ce8e856d8ac61c53d20,GameSpot,Richard Wakeling,70,Back 4 Blood recaptures the spirit of Left 4 Dead while introducing some engaging modern trappings.,2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 61718452f646c2c0016ece26,Sirus Gaming,Jarren Navarrete,65,"On its own, Back 4 Blood isn’t a bad zombie game. I can definitely see people enjoying it with friends. However it’s difficult to give a confident recommendation when it offers such a mediocre experience. Should they be able to balance the difficulty a little better, that could be paramount into improving the game.",2021-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 6170650af646c2c0016ecaac,Destructoid,Eric Van Allen,80,"Whether I’m laughing out loud over a brilliant strategy gone awry or just barely getting onto an escape vehicle with Ridden right on my heels, Back 4 Blood has the right formula for a good few weekends of co-op fun. If it gets even more support and updates down the line, I could see this taking up a spot as a go-to social game for quite a while to come. Really, it just feels good to have this sort of game back again.",2021-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 616e777b8a1e37b0e132fc97,DVS Gaming,,85,"Overall the game is a great experience providing excellent game modes and strong performance. The card system added a unique element to the genre, and the gameplay was very well designed. Back 4 Blood is a perfect successor for Left 4 Dead with old ideas mixed with new innovation.",2021-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,48bb8979d7e6469a9a5adcbca67c2abb 614ca1e96d338e3138245043,XGN.nl,Chris Boers,80,"Railway Empire is a great game that will keep players entertained for hours on end thanks to the huge amount of content and the way it calms your mind. The AI has some huge problems, however, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.",2020-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5fb7f15a038871749d415e3a,Area Xbox,,73,"if you are looking for a good strategy game, Railway Empira is a must try. It only adds to the experience if you like trains it even comes with history lessons and can get hard and complicated.",2020-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5efa0f20d88e035744c18de9,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,100,"Railway Empire is a deep, engrossing simulation strategy game. Once you get the hang of the controls and the finer points of running a mega railway empire, you’ll spend many hours playing with trains. For train enthusiasts this is the game you need and for those of us that are looking for their next strategy simulation hit then look no further than Railway Empire! That only leaves me with one thing to say before I rush off to carry on building my vast rail empire across the UK and transport some much needed meat to those hungry folk in Kilkenny, my score is Two Thumbs Up.",2020-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5ef24964d88e035744c1868c,Pure Nintendo,Kirk Hiner,70,"In other words, if you’re considering Railway Empire because you love the sound of a train in the distance, you’re not likely to enjoy the game. This is a management seem that digs deeply into the technology, the business strategy, and the economic acumen required to tame America’s landscape and reach the pinnacle of what this nation’s all about: corporate power.",2020-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5ef1c4f3d88e035744c183b7,Hobby Consolas,Alberto Lloret,74,"A game than simulation managers will love, and especially classic train lovers, that offers some interesting ideas, very well adapted to Nintendo Switch and very polished in some aspects, like the spanish voiceover. But if you came here looking for great graphics, forget about that. What it's worst is that it also has random crashings.",2020-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5eed05fdd88e035744c1807f,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,70,"Railway Empire Nintendo Switch Edition is a great railway company management game during the expansion of the railway in the United States. Complete in terms of options, modes and content that only sin from a technical section much lower than other versions and below what the Nintendo console can offer. Despite this, the gameplay is still intact and is a good option if your proposal calls us.",2020-06-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5eeca3e4d88e035744c18001,NintendoWorldReport,,90,"I love that it is now on the Switch since I can now bring it on long flights. I would 100% recommend this to all trains fans and anyone who likes this breed of intense economic sim. A few hiccups minorly hinder it at times, but once you learn your way around the tracks, Railway Empire is a very sound game.",2020-06-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5eec9aced88e035744c17fe6,GBAtemp,Scarlet Bell,80,"Nailing every key part of the Transport Tycoon formula, Railway Empire is a fantastically fun experience through and through. With a heap of content to explore and master, it's a game I'll be revisiting and enjoying regularly.",2020-06-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 62550419008489e208d7fd74,Capsule Computers,Admir Brkic,75,Easy to get into with a decent amount of challenge to the end. The most accessible railway sim I've played yet.,2020-01-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2d93765d67787896e8,Invision Community,Nathan O’Grady,80,"Needless to say, Railway Empire is a delight. It may not be perfect, with some clunky UI navigation and a mildly underworked first-person perspective, but on the whole the game is everything that it promises to be. It makes a visible attempt to cater to every kind of player that might come its way, from train enthusiasts to avid strategy and tycoon gaming fans.",2018-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2d93765d67787896dc,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,75,"Maintains a certain degree of complexity while also being simple enough for newcomers to enjoy the experience. It does suffer from a bad UI and a general lack of sound, but still enjoyable regardless.",2018-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2d93765d67787896e5,SomHráč.sk,Róbert Hagan,70,"On the first glance, Railway Empire is an interesting addition to the tycoon genre. However, a closer look reveals plenty of issues that make it hard to recommend at retail price. It could definitely find its fans, though.",2018-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2d93765d67787896a6,Life is Xbox,Patrick Van Zandbeek,82,"While not as complicated as some titles in the genre, this game can keep you occupied for a very long time. Trainiacs should not hesitate to get on board with this game. If you’re not big on trains or this specific setting, I would probably still recommend it if you are in Tycoon type games.",2018-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,False,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2d93765d67787896e2,NoobFeed,Sarwar Ron,75,"Railway Empire possesses the strategy, complexity and choice of any good resource management or tycoon game.",2018-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2d93765d67787896d9,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,85,Railway Empire is one of the best economic simulators I've ever played. The complexity of the game can be adjusted so that everyone can enjoy the game to the fullest. This game will keep you awake at night. One more scenario?,2018-02-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2d93765d67787896b8,Windows Central,Asher Madan,70,"Overall, Railway Empire is a good game which should appeal to newcomers more than seasoned veterans of the genre.",2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2d93765d67787896b5,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Fraser Brown,,Railway Empire should be so much better.,2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2d93765d67787896a9,Gaming Nexus,Kevin O'Connell,65,"Railway Empire is a game that has a lot of promise, plenty of substance, and can be enjoyable to those who have 20ft train sets in their basements. However, most will find this game poorly designed, easily finished, and a tedious use of their time. Suddenly doing laundry sounds like a good idea.",2018-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2d93765d67787896a3,TheXboxHub,Gareth Brierley,80,"This game will only be of true interest to sim fans – railway sim fans in particular. It is maybe too expensive for the newcomer to take a punt on, but should it hit a sale, I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending it.",2018-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2d93765d67787896af,Game Debate,Jon Sutton,70,"The core of the game is sound, it just needs to be more upfront with the player about what it's doing. It's really frustrating for me because I keep booting it up and I keep playing it, but eventually tangled web of systems gets the better of me and I've got to close it in a rage.",2018-02-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2d93765d677878969f,NEOsite,,75,"A tycoon about building railways in 19th-century America. Railway Empire is a great addition to the genre, although badly designed controls make the experience a little worse.",2018-02-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2c93765d677878967c,Wccftech,Chris Wray,75,"Railway Empire is a strong but shallow entry into the railway management style of games that has gone long ignored. With a few slight downfalls, primarily as a result of the game only offering limited maps and time periods to operate in, it can go by a little too quick and become repetitive. However, the journey to get to that stage can be enthralling as it offers a high level of tactical thinking as you interlink your network of rails. Strategic purchases of businesses lets you get a leg up over opposition businesses in a race to become the dominant company. Railway Empire is a very good game in its genre, without a shadow of a doubt. It could become a great game, should Gaming Minds Studios open it up that little bit more.",2018-02-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2d93765d67787896a1,Generación Xbox,,75,Railway Empire offers a challenge to all lovers of strategy and a delightful experience for those who are fascinated by the world of trains and its fantastic history.,2018-01-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2d93765d67787896b2,GaminGuardian,Cristian León Matesanz,75,"An interesting game for those who love trains and strategy, in which you will enjoy beautiful landscapes.",2018-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2c93765d6778789666,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,90,"The game plays beautifully, is perfectly comfortable with a controller, is expansive, and is both enjoyable and illuminating. Everything that a good simulation game should be, really.",2018-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2c93765d6778789643,Saving Content,,60,"Railway Empire is a good game held back by its own design and general bugginess. They certainly don’t make them like they used to, but this is a close facsimile of what those games were like. It’s a game that has enough depth to keep you going, but not enough to losing a whole night to it. Railway Empire comes close to greatness, but settles for just being good in the simulation and management.",2018-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2c93765d6778789669,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,78,I enjoy trains and for the most part Railway Empire delivered a fun way to handle this type of simulation.,2018-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2d93765d67787896df,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,82,Railway Empire is simply one of the best real-time strategy experiences that I've ever played on a console and juggling its many rewarding tasks in order to succeed in building a nation is nothing short of satisfying.,2018-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2d93765d67787896ac,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,80,"Railway Empire is a really fun and challenging tycoon simulator on modern consoles. It adjusts itself for both beginners and advanced players by giving you the choice of how you wish to play with no penalty or punishment for choosing the easy route. Some people may find certain aspects like the research tree a bit overwhelming and may get confused with some of the controls, but if you stick at it then you will see that it isn't that difficult once you have played it for a while.",2018-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,False,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2d93765d677878967f,The Digital Fix,Colin Polonowski,70,"Despite slightly unintuitive controls, Railway Empire offers just enough depth and detail to make it worth a play. We can't help wishing for a much more encompassing railway management sim though.",2018-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2c93765d6778789679,Areajugones,Ronald Goncalves,80,"Railway Empire is not for every player because it doesn't know how to introduce them to its complex mechanics but, despite that, it is an amazing strategic game that any fan of the genre will surely like. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-ldb4'); });",2018-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2c93765d6778789675,IGN Spain,Jose A. Rodríguez,77,"An awesome way to enjoy the traing infraestructures building, to learn hoy to expand an authentic industrial ""empire"" and also a good way to learn how the transporting world works. Long, deep and interesting for fans of the management.",2018-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2c93765d6778789672,GameWatcher,Marcello Perricone,70,A passionate and capable title with some pretty egregious flaws.,2018-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2c93765d6778789621,Gameblog,Camille Allard,70,"Railway Empire is a good management game, interesting,deep and complex. But it is clearly not for beginners despite its presence on PS4 and Xbox One. The tutorial is too frail and we often end up going around in circles before finding the solution which make a run extremely time-consuming and artificially long. Despite that, this title has many interesting game mechanics, in particular the economy system which is a perfect representation of modern capitalism and what the history of the American railway might have been.",2018-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b2c93765d677878961d,GamePro,Martin Deppe,83,Solid railway game in the style of Ascaron economic simulations.,2018-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,f5f7971517134ed488fd51974563f5f5 5d867b7e93765d677878b2eb,FNintendo,André Reis,70,"Q.U.B.E. 2 is an interesting and captivating first-person puzzle game which is more than likely to capture the players' attention thanks to its interesting and appealing puzzles. If the way the puzzles are approached and the game's visuals are something worthy of praise, it is also true that Q.U.B.E. 2 exhibits some technical issues when it comes to its framerate though this is not a problem that will pose significant obstacles to the experience.",2019-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7e93765d677878b2e6,Gameplanet,Alan Bell,70,"Q.U.B.E. 2 is a welcome addition to the puzzle genre but is not without its technical hiccups on the Switch. While it struggles occasionally under the hood, if you're willing to look past these shortcomings, there's a fun game with its fair share of brain-bending challenges for die-hard puzzle fiends.",2019-03-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7e93765d677878b2ee,COGconnected,Alexander Thomas,77,"Q.U.B.E. 2 is a worthy successor to the previous game, building upon the established mechanics and basics of an exemplary puzzle-solving experience.",2019-02-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7e93765d677878b2dc,Metro GameCentral,,60,Despite improvements the debt to Portal cannot be fully repaid in this cleverly-constructed by staid first person puzzler.,2019-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7e93765d677878b2db,Cultured Vultures,,50,"Not helped by technical glitches and cumbersome controls, Q.U.B.E. 2 boxes itself in with tedious gameplay and a sluggish pace.",2019-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7e93765d677878b2df,NintendoWorldReport,Matthew Zawodniak,80,"I can't remember the last time I played a puzzle game with so many unique elements to keep track of, and it's definitely rare that I've played a game with so many puzzles that are so consistently well-designed. Out of the 80+ puzzles, I wouldn't say a single one was bad, and none of them were so obtuse that I needed to give up and find a solution online—although some definitely stumped me for a while. If a patch or two comes out to fix the performance problems in the late game, then picking this up will be a no-brainer.",2019-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7e93765d677878b2e4,Nintendo Life,Jon Mundy,80,"Q.U.B.E. 2 is an accomplished first-person physics puzzler that learns a number of wise lessons from Portal in terms of mechanics and world building. The puzzles are smartly executed with a well-judged learning curve, while the story adds a welcome dose of context and intrigue to proceedings. Well-travelled gamers will instantly recognise its influences, but there's nothing else quite like Q.U.B.E. 2 on Switch.",2019-02-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7e93765d677878b2dd,Kinglink Reviews,,60,"A solid Puzzle game with great design, though lacking the length for the price it asks. It’s fun for a playthrough but over too quickly.",2019-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7e93765d677878b2e1,The Game is a Lie,Gabriel Carli,70,"Q.U.B.E. 2 adds much to the genre, be it the gravitational power from the gloves or the puzzle mechanics. Unfortunately, though, a lot of potential is wasted, since it has a mediocre story that leaves many blank spaces and its puzzles are very easy — and therefore monotonous — most of the time.",2018-12-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7e93765d677878b2cc,Cubed3,Colin Beauchamp,70,"Q.U.B.E. 2 is an interesting puzzler with tight mechanics that do a great job at challenging gamers, especially later on. It consistently introduces new elements that add a new aspect of strategy, and these elements cohesively build on top of each other, making for some delightfully satisfying and varied levels. It's a shame that the first half of the game is a bit of a slog, but even then this is still a very solid puzzler that any fan of this genre should consider.",2018-08-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7e93765d677878b2c1,GameMAG,,80,"Despite the fairly average story, Q.U.B.E. 2 should please fans of Portal-like adventures thanks to interesting puzzles, nice graphics and atmospheric levels.",2018-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7e93765d677878b2d8,GameGrin,Gary Sheppard,90,"With an increase in scope and improvements in every area, Q.U.B.E. 2 shows that Toxic Games have learnt from their experience and are doing a great job. This is an excellent title that is even better than the great game that it follows on from.",2018-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7e93765d677878b2c6,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,90,"Q.U.B.E. 2 mixes its dramatic atmosphere and involving ambientation with a simple yet challenging experience, capturing what's best in its genre and, because of that, it is an obligatory game for those that enjoy the wonders of a good puzzle game.",2018-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7e93765d677878b2bf,PS4Blog.net,,90,"Toxic Games have built on top of their successful first game and made an even better one in Q.U.B.E. 2. The game never feels repetitive and is a blast to play, so if you're a fan of puzzle games you should jump on this one. I hope someday we get to see a Q.U.B.E. 3!",2018-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7e93765d677878b2e8,GotGame,Charlie Grammer,80,"If you are a puzzle fan, then you definitely want to check out Q.U.B.E. 2.",2018-04-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7d93765d677878b2b3,TrueAchievements,Megan Walton,90,"Where Q.U.B.E. was enjoyable but a bit simplistic, Q.U.B.E. 2 really excels.",2018-04-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7d93765d677878b2ad,Windows Central,Brendan Lowry,100,"Q.U.B.E. 2 delivers a quality puzzle experience, complete with challenging scenarios, beautiful visuals, and a mysterious narrative. ",2018-04-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7e93765d677878b2cf,Geeks Under Grace,Josh Brant,80,"Q.U.B.E. 2 is an immensely satisfying first-person puzzle solving experience that is beautiful to behold and fun to play. The narrative holds it back from achieving greatness, but you can't go wrong spending an evening solving these mind-bending puzzles.",2018-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7d93765d677878b2bc,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,80,"Nice sequel of first-person puzzle game. It should be longer and more difficult, however it is still well designed product. ",2018-03-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7e93765d677878b2c9,COGconnected,Doug Mercer,85,"With mind-bending challenges, an audio treat, and stunning visuals, Q.U.B.E. 2 is a feast for the senses.",2018-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7d93765d677878b295,Generación Xbox,,82,"Excellent First Person Puzzle that improves everything that the first part offered. With an original design and a very well developed gameplay, it is a serious candidate to be considered one of the best of the genre.",2018-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7e93765d677878b2c3,Video Chums,Tyler Hall,72,"I had a good time with Q.U.B.E. 2, especially during the final couple hours of gameplay.",2018-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7d93765d677878b29d,TechRaptor,Samuel Taylor,55,"A puzzler more interested in its own cerebral thoughts than player enjoyment, Q.U.B.E. 2 is a vastly underwhelming title that is only saved by its gorgeous visuals.",2018-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7d93765d677878b29a,TheSixthAxis,Adrian Burrows,80,"Thanks to its derivative nature, Q.U.B.E. 2 never quite escapes the shadow cast by Portal. There's too many similarities within its core mechanics, structure, and themes for it to stand alone entirely. And yet, once the player accepts that, they will find a compelling puzzler. There's roughly five to six hours of gameplay here and, once Q.U.B.E. 2 is completed, little reason to return to its embrace. Yet whilst it burns it does so brightly, compelling the player to the end with several puzzles that equal Valve's best.",2018-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7d93765d677878b2a0,Wccftech,Rosh Kelly,81,"Qube 2 might seem like a mash up of Portal and Minecraft, but it has an elegance that most puzzles games struggle to attain, and even turns it hand to a sci-fi story as well.",2018-03-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7d93765d677878b2b0,Cubed3,Sam Turner,70,"There is no doubt that Q.U.B.E. 2 owes such a debt to a rich past, and with such a strong design direction and philosophy there is plenty to enjoy inside this geometric puzzler. Where Q.U.B.E. 2 really succeeds is reminding the player what is great about being locked in a room alone with a puzzle. It's a shame that the execution doesn't spread across all the areas, but there is certainly enough to enjoy and cherish in this gratifying design.",2018-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7d93765d677878b27f,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,78,E. 2 is an impressive entry in the test-chamber puzzle game subgenre first made popular by Valve's Portal.,2018-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7e93765d677878b2d5,Destructoid,Dan Roemer,80,"A package which includes a gorgeous aesthetic and lonely atmosphere with a haunting soundtrack and overall sound design to match. Throw all this in with enough alien weirdness, science fiction elements, some unique puzzle concepts, and it still kept my attention to the very end.",2018-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7e93765d677878b2d2,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,80,"Improves on its predecessor in every way to deliver a satisfying puzzle game that, while challenging, never feels insurmountable; something that is down to the excellent communication and pacing of its mechanics",2018-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7d93765d677878b28e,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,70,"Q.U.B.E. 2 is a better physics puzzler than its predecessor, grander in scope, but without the same novelty the genre once enjoyed.",2018-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7d93765d677878b28b,DualShockers,Tanner Pierce,80,"All in all, Q.U.B.E. 2 is a great game. The story is gripping and enticing, and for people that don't want it, it's not forced down your throat. While improvements could be made to the controls and framerate, I had a blast with Q.U.B.E. 2 and I hope that Toxic Games decides to add more to the game in the months to come.",2018-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7d93765d677878b285,SquareXO,Rebecca Stow,90,"| Review Archaeologist Amelia Cross awakens stranded in a strange alien world. Her whereabouts unknown, the only familiarity is a fellow survivor also lost within the expanse. Fitted with a power suit which enables the manipulation of the environment via creation of ‘cubes’ Amelia must use this technology to unravel the secrets of this vast alien world and find her way back home.",2018-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7d93765d677878b282,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"Every level offers a new challenge, and just when you think you've got the hang of everything, QUBE 2 will throw something new at you.",2018-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7d93765d677878b277,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,80,"So QUBE 2 is a smart, deeply satisfying puzzle game that makes you feel like a genius at times. It has a well thought out and implemented plot too. It’s just a shame that it’s so short lived, leaving you begging for more when the credits roll.",2018-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7d93765d677878b275,VGChartz,Daniel Carreras,60,Q.U.B.E. 2 succeeds in improving upon the original in an iterative if not revolutionary way.,2018-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7d93765d677878b26f,GameSpot,Alessandro Barbosa,70,"Q.U.B.E. 2 presents satisfyingly complex puzzles, but a messy narrative underpins its lack of personality.",2018-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7d93765d677878b269,NEOsite,Damian Frycz,85,"Q.U.B.E. 2 has great design, enigmatic story and nicely developed core mechanic from the predecessor. It is definitely worth playing, especially if you liked Portal or The Talos Principle.",2018-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7d93765d677878b266,Push Square,Simon Fitzgerald,80,"QUBE 2 is an outstanding and enjoyable puzzle game that builds upon its predecessor in all the right ways, with a lengthier run-time, more complex puzzles, new elements and gorgeous visuals. Although not as innovative as Portal, QUBE 2 is a step above the rest in both quality and quantity and should not be overlooked.",2018-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7c93765d677878b257,Hobby Consolas,Daniel Quesada,80,"The franchise gains interest with a sequel with a little more personality and solid mechanics, which challenge us without being frustrating.",2018-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5d867b7c93765d677878b23e,Jump Dash Roll,Rob Kershaw,70,"The first game's innovation may have dampened the shine, but as a sequel which improves and expands on the original, Q.U.B.E. 2 is a decent option for the casual puzzle gamer.",2018-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,0c8b6d95ff2746648ccd356dbf941c12 5f05c62dd88e035744c19e66,Xbox Achievements,Dean Abdou,80,Observation is without a doubt one of the best puzzle games of the year. You'll be instantly drawn into the story within the first few moments of being S.A.M. and become completely enraptured.,2020-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5eda4c04c28b1c4114c27723,KeenGamer,,75,Suspend your disbelief in low gravity as you assume control of an AI program in charge of system administration and maintenance (S.A.M.) inside a space station. Help your crew survive and communicate after an unexplained problem wipes your memory core and leaves the station stranded.,2020-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e87,The Digital Fix,Chris Patrick,90,"Observation is an unnerving, beautiful, and captivating space station thriller that will stay with you long after the credits roll.",2019-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e85,CGMagazine,Lane Martin,90,"Observation is a thought provoking, eerie space drama with dubious computers, failing equipment, and very threatening geometry. Don't let it get away from you.",2019-06-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e80,VGChartz,Thomas Froehlicher,70,An intense and memorable experience.,2019-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e83,Gaming Nexus,Sean Colleli,88,"Observation spins a chilling and seductive science fiction tale of suspense and mystery, juxtaposed against strong adventure gameplay and stellar production values.",2019-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e7d,Oyungezer Online,,80,"If authors like Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov and Stanislaw Lem excites you, Observation will manage to satisfy your needs.",2019-06-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5ee10bf7c28b1c4114c27eb1,33bits,Euyen Esquefa Pons,70,"This is a good game that prioritizes the story and the setting above everything else, which would be good if some arguable design decisions and a handful of bugs that tarnish the experience had not been added.",2019-06-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e6c,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,70,"When the game gives you clear instructions and doesn't force you to solve primitive puzzles, it's great. Unfortunately, it happens not as often as you'd hope.",2019-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e5f,GameMAG,,70,"Observation is a very strong science fiction game with a rich story. It has excellent graphics and good puzzles, but suffering from pixel-hunting, visual effects and scripts that require consistent execution. But if you want something truly unusual in terms of serious space adventures, then you simply forget about all of these shortcomings while watching the mystical story and development of relations between S.A.M. and the most ordinary person - scientist and cosmonaut Emma Fisher.",2019-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e7f,Gamersky,,85,"Observation tells a thrilling sci-fi story that keeps me engaged all the time. I strongly recommend this game to everyone who loves science fictions. ",2019-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e6e,Worth Playing,"Chris ""Atom"" DeAngelus",80,"Observation is an enjoyable experience. It has its flaws, ranging from an awkward UI to tedious puzzles, but they are overshadowed by the excellent plot and atmosphere. It's pretty much a one-and-done experience (aside from a few collectibles), but the game provides a genuinely fun time. If you're a fan of sci-fi drama in the vein of Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece, give Observation a shot, but be prepared to work through some rough spots.",2019-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e79,GamesFinest,Jeanette Kanitz,80,"""Observation"" turns out to be an exciting sci-fi thriller that makes use of a unique concept and gives the player a completely new perspective. With each additional puzzle, the player delves deeper into the dark history of space and is driven by the question of the original events. Even though the game concept and storytelling are convincing, the gameplay is sometimes a bit difficult due to the catchy and partly generic puzzles. All in all, players with ""Observation"" get a thrilling sci-fi adventure, which can convince with its story as well as audio-visually.",2019-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e77,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,90,"Overall it’s a fresh change from the standard jump scare, or shooter mechanic that we have so much of today. It’s a compelling story and one worth putting some time into puzzle solving to uncover. ",2019-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e5e,JVL,,85,"Observation is a game that changes the codes. You are not the hero of the story, you have no decision to make, you follow orders and do everything possible to make sure Emma survives. This approach may not have worked, but here it is completely the opposite. We felt involved in the story, doing our best and trying to solve the puzzles as quickly as possible to find out what happened next, move forward. Served by an irreproachable narrative, Observation will take you on an adventure worthy of the great science fiction productions.",2019-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e75,Jump Dash Roll,Rob Kershaw,60,"A visually arresting and occasionally gripping sci-fi drama, weighed down by a clunky interface and poor pacing.",2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e73,The Games Machine,Claudio Magistrelli,76,"As a cinematic experience, Observation can easily be considered one of the highest points of the genre. Cool photography and a great reproduction of the space environment supports a solid and unnerving narrative. On the gameplay side, however, something did not work to the end and at least part of the screams I left to wander in space were not one of terror, but of frustration.",2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e5a,MonsterVine,Samantha Lienhard,70,Observation’s tedious gameplay and intriguing story kept me asking myself if it would have been better as a film than a game.,2019-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e49,Cubed3,Ofisil,80,"Observation is far from an easy recommendation. If you can't stand slow-paced games, with an unrelentingly cryptic plot, an extreme emphasis in realism and immersion, and puzzles of the ""how the heck does this work"" variety, avoid it at all costs. The rest can safely give it a go. It's probably the best hard sci-fi thriller of the year, and a must have for those who are in love with space and cosmic horror.",2019-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e4e,GameSpot,James O'Connor,80,"Observation, a creepy space-station thriller in which you control an AI, is equal parts mysterious and compelling. And, it looks amazing.",2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e4b,Electric Bento,Drew Meadows,91,"Observation is one of the best pieces of science fiction in recent memory, and touchy controls can't hold this title back from being an incredible title.",2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e60,Checkpoint Gaming,Edie W-K,80,"It’s written extremely well, but I’m sure some players will be frustrated when the game doesn’t answer some of the questions that it raises.",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e54,Gameplanet,Chris Brown,50,"Observation is undeniably beautiful, but it is also vapid and shallow. An interesting premise is let down by simple puzzles and awkward controls. While the game does have some interesting ideas, the execution fails to stick the landing.",2019-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e52,Daily Star,Aimee Hart,60,"""Does this unit have a soul?"" Fans will recognize the quote to belong to Legion from the Mass Effect series, an AI who ultimately, leaves it up to the player on whether artificial intelligence can have a soul or not. With SAM, that question is arguably already answered due to you being in control of the AI in the first place, but it is still a fascinating concept to consider and I deeply enjoyed the intrigue behind it.",2019-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e50,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,85,"[Observation] tells a captivating, sci-fi story that kept me playing from start to finish in one sitting. Getting to experience it from the view of a space station AI was different from what many other games out there offer and it avoids letting it’s exploratory gameplay grow stale by mixing in interesting and fun puzzle gameplay. ",2019-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e70,FingerGuns,Paul Collett,60,"Observation is a game that is dripping with potential, and starts brilliantly, but the further you go through the game the more your desire to keep playing drains, a bit like a leaky space suit with oxygen depleting issues. It is worth a play through to soak up the brilliant atmosphere and gasp at the visuals. But only the most hardened walking-sim gamer will find much game in this.",2019-05-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e56,New Game Network,Josh Hinke,64,"Having a high-concept idea is all well and good, but it doesn't matter what kind of story you tell, or the world you create, if the act of playing the game is so unpleasant. While occasionally putting the pieces together, often Observation left me bored and frustrated.",2019-05-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e58,GameZone,Cade Onder,80,"Observation is one of 2019's most unique and interesting games both with its gameplay and overall execution. It delivers a unique sense of horror we typically don't see in games, compelling puzzles, and it has a profound impact on you when the credits roll. While it can sometimes be a tad unpleasant to play with annoying, unsmooth controls and being disorienting, Observation is still a fantastic sci-fi experience.",2019-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867fa993765d67787a5e45,GameGrin,Alan Wen,80,"Observation is a smart, atmospheric and creepy sci-fi thriller that subverts the AI-gone-rogue trope by making you think about what it means to be the AI.",2019-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867fa993765d67787a5e3b,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,80,Observation will undoubtedly make a lot of best of 2019 lists. Its unique design and mesh of a thrilling space station story that’s bound to get the heart racing and well-implemented puzzles make it a standout.,2019-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867fa993765d67787a5e3e,Twinfinite,Andrew McMahon,70,"Despite the control and movement issues in Observation, I would definitely recommend playing it, as it is an experience few other games are likely to offer you. Just be careful, as you may have an existential crisis after the game’s crazy story wraps up.",2019-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867fa993765d67787a5e36,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,90,"A statement that although might be a disservice to the advances we've seen in recent years when it comes to interactive story-driven titles, solidifies Observation as a great work of sci-fi fiction.",2019-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867faa93765d67787a5e47,Niche Gamer,Sophia Narwitz,50,"Observation isn’t so bad it’s fun to hate, its just mundane enough to make me want to forget it ever even happened. At least games as bad as The Quiet Man give me something to joke about, this title only took hours off my lifespan. ",2019-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867fa993765d67787a5e38,Reloading BR,Felipe Mesquita,82,"It's not that Observation brings revolutionary mechanics to its gameplay or narrative, but what makes this a special project is the incredible execution and use of the interactive nature of video games to tell an intriguing Sci-fi thriller. It may sound cliché, but the in-game situations are so well implemented and contextualized that you really feel as an important and operative part of this story.",2019-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867fa993765d67787a5e31,GameSkinny,,60,"Observation promises an eerie space thriller, and it delivers. Almost. There's a great game there but its flaws too often make it feel like it's trying to hide from you.",2019-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867fa993765d67787a5e2c,IGN Italy,Diego Cinelli,78,"Observation has his flaws (mainly in the technical side), but is a great example of how videogames can come up with new ways of telling stories.",2019-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867fa993765d67787a5e26,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,90,"Observation is truly a thinking person's game... and it's a rare gem for that. ",2019-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867fa993765d67787a5e24,Guardian,Keza MacDonald,80,Making the player the mainframe in this 2001-inspired sci-fi aboard a space station gone wrong is inspired,2019-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867fa993765d67787a5e20,Gameblog,Thomas Pillon,60,"Observation delivers an interesting thriller story sets in space, through the eyes of SAM, the AI of a lost station. Fascinating until the very end, the story will appreciates itself only if you accept to endure cryptic puzzles and ever changing rules, in a labyrinth that can really drive you crazy.",2019-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5d867fa993765d67787a5e1f,Metro GameCentral,,30,2001 is hardly the most obvious movie to use as inspiration for a video game and perhaps predictably the end result suffers from slow-pacing and a lack of meaningful interaction.,2019-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,112d4a6bbc254c7fb58ca5597e40f093 5ed54916c28b1c4114c272c0,WayTooManyGames,Kyle Nicol,75,"The Switch port of Journey to the Savage Planet might have been a disappointing due to the severe amount of visual setbacks and a somewhat lackluster overall performance, but at the end of the day, it’s still a very playable and hilarious experience. If you can ignore the graphical hindrances in favor of the ability to play this game on-the-go, then this is an easy recommendation.",2020-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5ed40eabc28b1c4114c27156,NintendoWorldReport,John Rairdin,80,"That being said, the rest of its excellent design blows right past that oversight. The Switch version in particular brings with it its own unique issues, but once again the design outshines these issues. While I can't say the Switch is the ideal way to play this game, it is worth playing in whatever form you can.",2020-05-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5ecbfa6fc28b1c4114c26946,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,80,Journey to the Savage Planet is a wonderfully unique mixture of No Man's Sky-style exploration and Metroidvania puzzling and platforming with a wonderfully dark sense of humour that arrives here on Switch in a slightly compromised but still eminently playable state.,2020-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e8c5524bdf729557ef47b4b,TheReviewGeek,Greg Wheeler,70,"Despite its shortcomings, Journey To The Savage Planet is a charming little game, one that utilizes some good humour whilst delivering an enjoyable, vibrant and short adventure worth playing. It's unlikely to be regarded as one of the best games of the year, but it's a pleasant enough journey nonetheless.",2020-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e6f7bbebdf729557ef448dc,Worth Playing,"Chris ""Atom"" DeAngelus",80,"Journey to the Savage Planet does exactly what it sets out to do, and the end result is a perfectly enjoyable exploration game.",2020-03-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e61f79abdf729557ef42c9d,Pardis Game,Abolfazl Molaei,50,"The exact moment I entered the game and saw the amazing graphics and possible ideas, I imagined that it would be an unique experience. But it didn’t take long for me to get annoyed as a result of boring storytelling and amateurish gameplay",2020-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e53166cbdf729557ef41638,GotGame,Cole Nixon,85,"Journey To The Savage Planet may not be the most unique title, but it is a delightful space themed romp. As someone who isn’t the biggest fan of this genre of media, it serves as one of the better examples of its field.",2020-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5ebe6967bdf729557ef4b2a1,Unboxholics,Λεωνίδας Στραβάκος,80,"Journey to the Savage Planet is a great, highly entertaining experience that really came out of nowhere and will ultimately make you burst out laughing!",2020-02-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e4c0bbdbdf729557ef40c4a,SECTOR.sk,Tomáš Kuník,70,"Beautiful world full of dangers and specific humor is worth to explore, but this journey is sometimes stodgy.",2020-02-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e4bb84ebdf729557ef40bff,Jump Dash Roll,Ant Barlow,60,"Journey to the Savage Planet weaves an intriguing interstellar narrative into a charming, albeit straightforward, first-person rogue-lite. At its best, Typhoon Studios' game is a fun and quirky take on a pretty rote subject. Unfortunately, it struggles under the weight of poor controls, some awkward design choices and an unfortunate lack of polish.",2020-02-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e4b963bbdf729557ef40b9e,GamesFinest,Jeanette Kanitz,80,"""Journey to the Savage Planet"" proves to be a colorful space adventure, that is only too happy to make fun of itself and therefore stands out from many an action title in a charming way. The extensive game world invites you to explore and presents the player with a whole arsenal of crazy aliens. The individual battles may be rare, but they are just as bizarre and make the player smile even when the game-over screen beckons. Nevertheless, ""Journey to the Savage Planet"" is technically far from perfect and is quite manageable with about fifteen hours of gameplay. Nevertheless, players will find ""Journey to the Savage Planet"" an adventure title of a special kind and will not be able to resist the one or other laugh during the battle with the cheeky pug birds.",2020-02-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e751c5ebdf729557ef45585,Pixel Arts,Alireza Mahzoon,80,"Journey To The Savage Planet is undoubtedly one of the highlights of this year's adventure that manages to create a fun and memorable experience with its superb artistic design and entertaining gameplay. If surfing the amazing planet was accompanied by a more captivating story, the end result could have been even better.",2020-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e74381fbdf729557ef453cd,Sirus Gaming,Erickson Melchor,80,"If you are looking for a good adventure game with some a bit of combat, this is a good find. It only takes a weekend to complete most of the quests. If you’ve got a couple of days, you might even find out what happens when you complete your mission before going back to Earth. For it’s witty writing alone, I highly recommend this game to players of all ages and skill levels. And do definitely stay for the exploration, it’s definitely worth it.",2020-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e42651ea575185e266f288b,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Oscar Garcia Mompean,83,"Exploration, platforms, action and humor are the great virtues of one of the best games that this new 2020 has brought.",2020-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e412b2da575185e266f25ad,Telegraph,Tom Hoggins,60,"Since time immemorial, the simple pleasures of scurrying through a hostile alien planet has been a trusty go-to for video games;",2020-02-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e421880a575185e266f2870,Bazimag,Mahdi Eftekhari,70,"Journey to the Savage Planet is a unique game and some of its shortcomings stem from this uniqueness. The biggest problems are a simple story and lackluster combat mechanics but the sense of exploration, great visuals and a good use of music and sound effects keeps players from stopping the Journey to this Savage Planet.",2020-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e39fb2da575185e266f1efe,VGChartz,Brandon J. Wysocki,70,"Derivative or not, and perhaps aside from the combat, every aspect of Journey to the Savage Planet is high-quality.",2020-02-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e398ca6a575185e266f1c99,ZTGD,Ken McKown,80,Journey to the Savage Planet is a great freshman effort from Typhoon and one of the early surprises of 2020. I will be thinking about this game as the year goes on as one of the best surprises I had literally no interest in upon kicking it off. If you enjoy exploration games like Metroid Prime I highly suggest giving it a go. ,2020-02-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e8cc92dbdf729557ef47cb7,The Partisan Spy,,100,"Journey To The Savage Planet (JTTSP) is an EXPLORATION, COLLECTING and SHOOTING game. These 3 elements have similar weight during gameplay if you play as an explorer and not focused just on completing main missions. The missions are divided into 3 sections: main, side and collecting. While the main missions take you through the storyline of the game, the side and collectible missions unlock perks that improve your character and gear. JTTSP won't defy your abilities as a gamer, the PURPOSE OF THE GAME is to offer you a fun and enjoyable challenge.",2020-02-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e39ef0aa575185e266f1ef0,Gamefa,Saeed Aghababaie,80,"For me, Journey to the Savage Planet feels like a mixture of ""Ratchet and Clank"" with ""No Man's Sky"" in a good way! Everything in the game is well placed and it's really one of the best metroidvania style games that i played in this generation, because it makes you feel every bit of exploration worth it. There are some issues like ""short campaign"" and ""non-attractive combat"", but with so many good aspects of the game, these issues can't ruin your experience. You should try Journey to the Savage Planet, because it really worth your time.",2020-02-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e39c16fa575185e266f1d62,The Outerhaven Productions,,65,,2020-02-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e38cb5aa575185e266f1c3d,GamingTrend,T.K. Hale,85,"Journey to the Savage Planet is an amazing experience of alien planetary exploration where the developer's imaginations were allowed to paint a canvas of fun, art style, and humor that never felt forced or over the top. Once you temper expectations and remind yourself that this is a game about exploration and not an alien shoot em' up or a fully packed RPG, you begin to realize how special this game is. The game offers 2-player co-op online which many titles like this wouldn't even think twice about.",2020-02-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e3737493ca0110701ece545,Spiel Times,Dan Thompson,80,"Journey to the Savage Planet finds greatness from the gameplay design in its DNA and its laid-back atmosphere, hitting the marks in these areas thanks to a smartly smaller scope.",2020-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e88888ebdf729557ef4758a,MSPoweruser,Ash Worral,70,"Long story short, unlike my journey across the not-so savage planet: if you’re looking for fun with a hearty helping of a challenge, you’re in the right place. If you’re looking for a serious game with deep lore, you’re in the wrong place. Journey To The Savage Planet is a short but sweet and fun romp across a shallow pond, not to be taken too seriously but to be enjoyed without thinking too hard about it. I’d love to see a more in-depth sequel in the future but, for now, I’ll remain content with slapping rocks and loving my Pufferbirds.",2020-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e5a5057bdf729557ef41ffd,Jogazera,Renan Pessolano,75,Journey to the Savage Planet is an adventure game with a focus on exploration. It mixes elements from several games such as Borderlands and No Man's Sky to create an interesting experience.,2020-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e35b3803ca0110701ecc597,BaziCenter,Farnood Samie Yousefi,70,"Journey to the Savage Planet takes around 10 to 12 hours to complete, and you'll come across some neat gameplay ideas along the way, although nothing is that special.",2020-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e33511b3ca0110701ecc2a7,Player2.net.au,Shaun Nicholls,75,"Overall JTTSP was a fun game that had me eagerly taking control of my unnamed explorer to further plumb the secrets AR-Y 26, and spend time just wandering around killing various alien creatures.",2020-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e3245aa8ef20507ce4ac097,New Game Network,Drew Calise,70,"With its highs and lows, this light-hearted adventure remains generally pleasurable and highly relaxing. Although it turned out to be brief and very casual, I am hoping that there will be more content for Journey to the Savage Planet in the future.",2020-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e31e0588ef20507ce4abffb,Cultured Vultures,Nathan Gibson,80,"Despite a few problems, Journey to the Savage Planet offers a world that is charming and easy to become engrossed in as you explore at your whim. ",2020-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e31ae4e8ef20507ce4abfdb,GameSpace,Ed Orr,80,"A fun and quirky title that combines elements of puzzle platforming, rogue likes, and narrative titles all bundled up into an oddball tin can and fired off past Jupiter. Journey to the Savage Planet is a trip you will want to take",2020-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e313d6b8ef20507ce4abfac,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,80,"Journey to the Savage Planet an unexpected pleasant surprise that you don't expect in the typically dead month of January. The humor can be an acquired taste for some, but the focus on levity doesn't feel forced and actually enhances the overall experience. The focus on exploration also helps make this a lighthearted jaunt, as the exploration is enjoyable and the combat is light but capable. Combined with the game's classically inspired art design, Journey to the Savage Planet is a title that adventure fans should pay attention to, especially with so many other higher-profile titles getting delayed recently.",2020-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e30e4048ef20507ce4abeb0,GameSpot,Richard Wakeling,70,Journey to the Savage Planet is a charming and upbeat adventure about exploring an uncharted planet in service of your corporate overlords.,2020-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 6259ddde008489e208d82774,ComicBook.com,Charlie Ridgely,80,"Journey to the Savage Planet is a layered and searing portrait of colonialism that will make you laugh throughout, and it plays so much more like an off-the-wall N64 RPG with updated graphics than any of the adventurous space epics on the shelf today. That's to say it's confident in its absurdity and knows that ""groundbreaking"" and ""fun"" don't have to go hand-in-hand. It's hard not to enjoy the time you'll spend on AR-Y 26.",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5f6558b25ac19625d336c34f,GameBlast,Alexandre Galvão,85,"Journey to the Savage Planet had a very timid announcement of a new studio, and left a good first impression of the work of the Typhoon Studios team. Speaking of the relaxed atmosphere of the game, I would make a joke that could start with ""Borderlands and No Man’s Sky walk into a bar..."" and that will give the idea of the atmosphere that the game goes through. It is a fun and well done title, I was very pleased with the experience I had while exploring the planet. And if they throw toy Pufferbirds, I want to collect them all.",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e70d829bdf729557ef44d47,Stevivor,Steve Wright,85,"Journey to the Savage Planet balances ridiculousness, humour, and exploration to present something that has really clicked with me.",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e39930ea575185e266f1cab,Nerfeados,Oscar Nino,,"With a great use of color and a sense humor that lands more often than not, Typhoon Studios first title is a fun experience for someone who enjoys exploration. That being said, it's duration can hurt the flow of the game and make it feel too long for their own sake.",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e310c0d8ef20507ce4abf23,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,80,"It gets its core play loops right, and it respects the player's time",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e310bdd8ef20507ce4abf20,Gameplanet,Billy Atman,60,"I wanted to love Journey to the Savage Planet, but ultimately it falls short.",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e30422f280b1e048656c4ae,Impulsegamer,John Werner,94,A fantastically written and equally fun game in a beautiful setting that will have players laughing at every turn. ,2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 5e2ff5c6280b1e048656c46c,WellPlayed,Adam Ryan,75,"Exploring the colourful, strange and entertaining titular planet is a blast when combined with a progression system that keeps things moving at a steady pace, with only a few stumbling blocks that threaten to derail the experience along the way",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,1dbc4cac67ba46e39a2582dd18221a66 62409b9a274ec35e72dc6bcb,RPG Fan,Bob Richardson,52,Dead inside. Enter at your own risk.,2022-03-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 622a721d67855975e585e103,FingerGuns,"Rossko Keniston,Miles Thompson",80,"Dying Light 2 ups the ante from the original in almost every way, offering more satisfying parkour, combat and enough jump scares to make you never want to walk in the darkness ever again. A worthy and essential sequel.",2022-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 6225f82ba9866814f49bf870,Worth Playing,"Tony ""OUberLord"" Mitera",71,"Dying Light 2: Stay Human isn't a bad game, but it can't help but get in its own way. For all the freedom of its parkour system, you'll have to sit through cut scenes and fumble through the interior environments. For all the talk of conflict between the factions or that the choices you make matter, the game only recognizes them when it is convenient to the narrative and forgets about it entirely in the next. Much like the undead that populate the streets below, the gameplay is best avoided by sticking to the parkour as much as possible as you work toward the conclusion.",2022-03-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 6223a6a9a9866814f49bc87f,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,60,"By trying to wrestle with a mixture of parkour/stealth/combat mechanics, a large open world, and reactive storytelling within a rotund narrative, it starts to buckle from its lesser elements and annoying technical problems.",2022-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 622249d8a9866814f49bba5d,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,80,"Fun is subjective, of course, but when it comes to video games, we mostly play them for the fun or the experience it offers.",2022-03-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 6237af65274ec35e72dc1efd,NaviGames,Daniel García,80,"As an open world game it works phenomenally well and, although technically not perfect, its gameplay mechanics are addictive and will appeal to any zombie survival enthusiast. The day-night cycle is implemented wonderfully.",2022-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 62222983a9866814f49bb86c,RPGamer,,70,"Dying Light 2 is a delightfully fast paced game, which has a few persistent issues bogging it down.",2022-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 621d4ba318c4f5b9825bbdb3,PCMag,Zackery Cuevas,70,"Dying Light 2 should appeal to fans of the original game with is terrific graphics and zombie-bashing action, though it suffers from poor pacing, a bland story, and technical issues.",2022-02-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 621e586418c4f5b9825bd388,Geeks & Com,Marc-Antoine Bergeron Cote,75,"If Dying Light 2: Stay Human remains a successful action game with an interesting story, an immersive atmosphere and well-integrated role-playing elements, the title does not reinvent anything while using a theme (zombies) that have been used far too often in recent years. The end of the scenario is quickly dispatched while some fights against powerful enemies are more like a game of cat and mouse. Not to mention that progress is not transferred to all players during a cooperative session. I particularly recommend the title to those who loved the first game and are looking for a more than similar experience without a huge change in gameplay.",2022-02-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 621bba0718c4f5b9825b94b9,GamesCreed,Daniel Paul,74,"Dying Light 2 has some positive moments: parkour mechanics, horror elements, and the main one — the game is really good to show you — what it’s like — to be a monster, and how it’s hard to stay human. This is especially hard to do nowadays.",2022-02-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 621ad47d18c4f5b9825b77b8,TrueGaming,,80,"Dying Light 2 doesn't break any norms in open world games, but it does it its own way. slow pace and development of personality and abilities in the game without getting a better evaluation.",2022-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 6217a0289e5c48c548d8a14d,Jump Dash Roll,Derek Johnson,50,"When every aspect of Dying Light 2 comes together, it's an experience to behold, but the problem is that it happens so rarely that the game struggles to justify the price of admission.",2022-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 6216ee689e5c48c548d89b25,Lords Of Gaming ,Nicholas Downie,76,"As someone who loves first-person perspective games, Dying Light 2 was a blast, despite unimaginative and forgettable side content. The gameplay loop kept me coming back for more. Although the storytelling and world design didn’t live up to expectations, it still was engaging and meaningful in its own way. Unfortunately, many of the bugs, and save file issues I had were incredibly detrimental to the experience. When the game works it is fun. But when it doesn’t, it is absolutely frustrating. Dying Light 2 could have been truly special if it had just had a little bit more time in development.",2022-02-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 622ba26e67855975e5861041,Expansive,,80,"Dying Light 2 is vast, enjoyable and definitely worth playing. It’s hard to recommend against some of the titles it’s currently up against (and likely others to come) but what it offers is mostly polished content with a solid gameplay flow. Repetition rears its head quickly, though, combat regularly frustrated me, and I definitely found myself more tuned out than in with the game’s story.",2022-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 621772c89e5c48c548d89d40,Pixel Arts,Sina Farahani,72,"If you enjoyed the experience of the first game, you will most likely enjoy this one as well. Even if you are interested in performing parkour moves or fighting zombie gangs, Dying Light 2 can be a good option for you. However, the weaknesses of the game in the story section, as well as the problems that have plagued the game in the design and technical sections, prevent it from becoming a great work.",2022-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 621500cd9e5c48c548d8834a,MondoXbox,Mirko Rossi,78,"Dying Light 2 Stay Human is a good sequel, even if a bit rough in some places, offering us an open world as ambitious as imperfect, with excellent gameplay and lots of content. Nevertheless, it could have benefited from more technical cleanliness and attention to some key aspects such as A.I. and writing. Still, it has all the cards in order to satisfy those who loved the first chapter or those looking for a different action title from the usual.",2022-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 62142d359e5c48c548d87f47,GamesHub,,60,"Dying Light 2 starts strong with a satisfying gameplay loop, but overstays its welcome with a drawn-out narrative and irritating protagonist.",2022-02-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 62152d2a9e5c48c548d88433,The Angry Joe Show,Joe Vargas,60,,2022-02-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 620ed4df9e5c48c548d8270e,TheReviewGeek,Greg Wheeler,50,"Dying Light 2 is not a good game. It’s a frustrating medley of intriguing ideas and concepts buried under a thick, post-apocalyptic sludge of mediocrity. From dull combat and dull characters to an abundance of dull side quests, Dying Light 2 is one of the biggest disappointments of recent years.",2022-02-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 620ec6389e5c48c548d82660,Rectify Gaming,,92,Dying Light 2 great movement and deep story focus makes it a sequel worth losing a few nights of sleep over,2022-02-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 620e9e1b9e5c48c548d824e1,IGN Middle East,Zaher Albalbisi,65,"it's hard to fall in love with a game that's filled with bugs and tech issues, an average story, and some lazy design aspects like bringing the same enemies and weapons over and over again just with a different level every time, still, though, when it comes to parkour, this game is one of the best.",2022-02-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 62116b2e9e5c48c548d85405,SomosXbox,Joel Castillo,76,"Dying Light 2 is the playable evolution that any fan of the first installment would expect. However, Techland fails in the narrative and execution of many of its ideas. It has a lot of technical problems.",2022-02-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 621154099e5c48c548d84d73,Gamefa,Mostafa Zahedi,80,Dying Light 2 is an attractive and contentious free world game that retains most of the positive features of the first version and injects new role-playing elements.,2022-02-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 620c0fd09e5c48c548d81589,ElderPlayers ,Ali Mohammed Al Hajri,70,"Dying Light 2 provided a beautiful experience in its appearance, and a wonderful protagonist with a story that is not that strong, with a playstyle that continued on the foundations that was set by the first game, and despite the writing imbalance in a lot of the events and characters, but within it is an enjoyable journey that may increase more with its support for five years to come. Unfortunately, the technical problems greatly affected the experience and killed the fun of the game's a lot.",2022-02-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 620bcb5d9e5c48c548d814c9,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,65,"There’s a lot to do here, but I feel like the mechanics of the game itself gets in the way of really letting the player explore what’s around, and in the end, the rewards just may not be enough to bother with a lot of them. That’s not to say I didn’t have a fun time with the game. I did. There are some great shining moments here and when the story ramped up, I was in it until the end. If you have the patience to get to it, you too can have a good time, but don’t say I didn’t warn you that it will take some time to finally get to it.",2022-02-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 621152679e5c48c548d84d3d,Zoomg,افشین پیروزی,80,"Dying Light 2 Stay Human is a work that, from the very initial encounter, shows that it is capable of becoming a truly entertaining experience.",2022-02-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 620a40689e5c48c548d805d9,New Game Network,Ben Thomas,71,"Dying Light 2 exchanges simplicity for scale but it is still a decent sequel. The parkour movement and combat are both excellent, but the poor story, simplified night gameplay, and broken co-op mean this is not the best zombie game from Techland.",2022-02-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 62388d9c274ec35e72dc3350,UnGeek,,85,"Dying Light 2 Stay Human has a compelling core gameplay loop, as well as a great day and night system that makes it a fun game to play. While the story could be better, and even with the bugs in the current build of the game, it's still overall well worth checking out.",2022-02-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 621247ae9e5c48c548d870f4,SomHráč.sk,Martin Černický,85,"Dying Light 2: Stay Human is an excellent sequel that was maybe just a bit too ambitious for its own good in the end. Despite that, it still can offer complex and fun gameplay.",2022-02-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 620fd0a09e5c48c548d82c20,GAMEtainment,Mark Ruhland,84,"That might be a bit more difficult than teaching a zombie to fetch. There was a lot of trouble in the run-up, there was a lot of hype, and some of it was followed by disillusionment and, for some, almost disappointment. Yes, not everything went smoothly and we also noticed some things that I had to bring up here. It is also clear that some potential was wasted. Nevertheless, it's fair to say that Dying Light 2 is a really successful game overall, which is fun to play and entertains well at times. It's not a masterpiece, and it doesn't have to be. Just drop all the ballast of the pre-reviews, install the latest patch and dive into a successful zombie survival adventure.",2022-02-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 6208f1b09e5c48c548d7f6d5,Gadgets 360,,70,"The Dying Light 2 storyline is fairly average. The game introduces choice-based dialogues that add a little more flair to the story but unfortunately, not enough. Aiden is made to run back and forth in the city doing the dirty work for the factions, who do not seem to give away information even after gaining trust. Seems like a way to stretch the game out. Thankfully, the characters in Dying Light 2 Stay Human are quite good and you get to meet a ton of them during quests. Some characters stay for a while, and some are just there for a single section of the story.",2022-02-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 620899199e5c48c548d7f5f1,XGN.nl,Iwan Kok ,80,"Dying Light 2 has proven itself as a brilliant zombie game. There is a lot to do and things to enjoy. Your own personal story based on choices you make is great, but this can sometimes lead to some strange twists and turns. The game occasionally drops a stitch in terms of story, but more than straightens itself out with the great parkour and combat.",2022-02-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 620898a39e5c48c548d7f5c5,PSX Extreme,Lorenzo Lombardi,78,"Developer Techland accumulates all they’ve learned from their action-horror catalog, delivering solidly fun zombie-slaying in this sequel. Its long-winded story may miss the mark in keeping you captivated, but the fun to be had more than makes up for that. And the PS4 version is a great option to play, running at very stable performances and maintaining very acceptable visual fidelity.",2022-02-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 620621999e5c48c548d7e2c1,Spaziogames,Gianluca Arena,83,"Dying Light 2 is bigger, better and bolder than its predecessor and even if it's not exactly a looker on console, offers fifty hours of fun for both newcomers and fans of the first game. It's not perfect by any means, but we cannot avoid recommending it.",2022-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 62d4a1540bfe2deada197935,INDIANTVCZ,Adam Bárta,80,"Techland's Dying Light 2 builds on the previous installment and introduces fresh, fun gameplay and a cleverly designed open world that you'll be happy to spend dozens of hours in, despite the weaker story. This is an excellent, refreshing game that creatively blends RPG elements, a fun combat system, and fluid movement. You shouldn't play Dying Light 2 for the story's sake, but you'll enjoy it if you want something other than just another generic shooter.",2022-02-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 620892899e5c48c548d7f4e3,Oyungezer Online,Yasin İlgün,65,"What's the need to hurry? The game's not going anywhere. Let their problems be solved, and that's how you play.",2022-02-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 620578b19e5c48c548d7deb5,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,"Dying Light 2 is the sort of game that manages to work albeit a myriad of issues, offering a sandbox to explore and conquer at your leisure.",2022-02-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 6204e3699e5c48c548d7d5dc,Bazimag,Mohammadreza Zare Rafee,70,"Dying Light 2’s biggest problems stem from its world building and lack of compelling characters that occupy this world which is a big problem because revolutionizing the storytelling in video games was one the key points of the game’s promotions. On the other hand, the gameplay is full of fun and entertaining mechanics that can keep you playing for hours trying to utilize its many different mechanics in new and innovative ways.",2022-02-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 6203f4169e5c48c548d7d010,Duuro Magazine,Krist Duro,100,Techland knocked this glorious sequel out of the park and I absolutely adored every second of playing it.,2022-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 6203d0279e5c48c548d7ce91,The Games Machine,Alessandro Alosi,82,"Dying Light 2 Stay Human is a good action game with lots of content and a lot of potential, but various technical inaccuracies and unconvincing AI indicate that another polishing period would have been useful. Hopefully the Polish magic will repeat itself once again.",2022-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 625792a6008489e208d81663,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,80,Before We Leave is a relaxing and colorful city builder that is fun for a few hours but starts to grow a bit repetitive in the long term. The focus on just building your civilization without dealing with threats is something I quite enjoyed but the game needed a bit more variety in the late game as I felt like I had seen all it had to show me by that time. Fans of the genre who seek more depth in their city builders may want to look elsewhere but if you want one that is just a bit more chill then Before We Leave may be for you.,2022-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 624c581c274ec35e72dcc27f,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,78,"Eschewing combat takes away some of the ethical dilemmas that are part of 4x and city builder games. You can even play Before We Leave without any threats at all, making it a very chill experience that’s focused entirely on puttering around and building. Without combat or threats, however, Before We Leave is forced to really lean into its aesthetic and mechanics. The result is a little vanilla and a bit repetitive over the long term. It’s a bit like decaf coffee. It’ll do, but you’re gonna miss the kick.",2022-04-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 6217709d9e5c48c548d89ce6,Pixel Arts,Farhad Hassanpour,70,"Before We Leave is never suitable for professional gamers who want excitement, but it is a good experience for those who are new to City Building games and want a little peace.",2021-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 61a76fb39026011bae8f5847,XboxEra,Pieter Jasper,75,"Overall Before We Leave is somewhat of a middle-of-the-road city builder with some lovely concepts and a relaxing vibe. It doesn’t nail everything it tries, but overall it’s an enjoyable experience. The non-combat approach could’ve been executed better at times, with more challenges thrown at the player. Meanwhile, the small hexagon islands can be enjoyable for people who like some puzzles in their city builders, while for others they could feel a little limiting. Before We Leave is a cute, polished city builder perfect for when you’re in the mood for something relaxing and less challenging, with the looks to back it up.",2021-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 619d7d8238d08bb0384e6d7a,Hey Poor Player,Andrew Thornton,70,"I had a wonderfully pleasant time playing Before We Leave. While consoles may never be ideal for simulation titles, if I’m going to check one out with a controller, this is exactly the version I’m looking for. A few performance issues and a lack of variety may make this a game to be enjoyed briefly, but the cozy vibe it gives off feels just right. Grab a nice cup of tea, wrap yourself up in a warm blanket, and enjoy.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 619cbc36e46a87a9965f6277,Vamers,Hans Haupt,75,"Before We Leave is a great debut offering from Balancing Money Games. It takes the common post-apocalyptic tropes associated with RTS games and adds a unique mix of 4X gameplay to its fold. The result is a moderately fun and interesting title focussed more on the idyllic notion of civilisation advancement over the high stakes gameplay normally associated with titles in this genre. As such, it is a high accessibility title with fairly low stakes gameplay; which may be off putting to some RTS purists. Even so, the overall experience is enjoyable and certainly worth trying.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 611ab822d43f314421a912b9,Rapid Reviews UK,Ciaran McGinn,90,"With billionaires going on sub-orbital day trips and the climate crisis worsening by the day, it’s hard not to think about the state of our planet. More importantly how we can save it, or leave it. After all the billionaires are trying to, right? But how can we, the average individual, ever prepare for the inevitable collapse of our planet? By playing video games, of course; or should I say one video game.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 60ddcbb68f7460af4f504769,pressakey.com,Tobias Heinen,75,"If you like calm management simulations and don't need enemy units that shoot up your laboriously built settlements, you'll certainly be in good hands here.",2021-06-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 60b2370957ed0e0490ae3274,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,90,"In a pleasant change from most RTS games, Before We Leave makes a point of being a non-violent city builder.",2021-05-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 60ba9bc42e2890d25415986e,Oyungezer Online,,70,"Usually you won't play a strategy game to distract your mind or have a quiet enjoyment, but Before We Leave does exactly that. If you want to plant and plant potatoes and tea at your own pace, and travel around the planet, I think you should have a look.",2021-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 60abe25857ed0e0490ae29b8,Gamer's Palace,Beatrice Vogt,64,Before We Leave is game that doesn't really let me recognize a goal in it. There isn't really something useful to do after the tutorial. It's a pity that it couldn't catch me more.,2021-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 60aab1c657ed0e0490ae2639,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,80,"The non-violent aspects of Before We Leave won’t suit every strategy fan, especially those who enjoy a good war strategy. For those that enjoy exploration and resource management mixed with some strategic thinking, Before We Leave fits the bill! At the moment Before We Leave is a decent strategy game. With future updates to the game and the possibility for more exploring and juggling resources, this is one for strategists to keep an eye on.",2021-05-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 60a52173a321e633470960ca,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,75,Hexagon non-violent city building strategy offers much more as it seems. Find your new home in stars and reveal big space mystery.,2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 60a22deba321e63347095d68,Use a Potion,,85,"It’s rare for a strategy title that doesn’t have some element of conflict in it to provide a satisfying challenge, but Before We Leave shines despite it. Its mixture of charming gameplay and resource management provides an enjoyable experience to scratch that civilization building itch, and I found myself spending HOURS setting up a thriving resource chain between planets and islands. Believe me, a good time was had. Perhaps some players would argue that it’s a bit more basic in comparison to heavier games in the genre, but Before We Leave shows that you don’t need complexity to have fun. It’s definitely the most fun I’ve had with a civilization builder in a while. Give it a chance, and you won’t be disappointed… just watch out for the Space Whales.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 609ebbeaa321e63347095c45,FingerGuns,Andy Manson,60,"Before We Leave is as close as I’ve ever come to sticking with a city builder and, for that, it deserves enormous credit. The non-violent nature of the gameplay is also to be commended. However, it’s all still just a little too dizzying for me and, if you also struggle with the level of micro-management this type of game fosters, then this likely won’t be quite streamlined enough to change your mind.",2021-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 609d2a39a321e63347095acd,TechRaptor,Cody Peterson,55,"Before We Leave is a non-violent 4X strategy game that is perfect for newcomers, but its lack of challenge and overly simplified mechanics will leave genre veterans bored.",2021-05-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 609bdac0a321e6334709577f,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"Before We Leave has a surprising amount of depth and layers to it, that you’ll continually uncover as you play. This is a non-violent game, but it’s anything but safe. Some may balk at the minimal consequence to properly treating or taking care of your peeps, but the space whale and other ancient creatures will do their part to disrupt your rebuilt civilization in more meaningful ways. Before We Leave has left an indelible impression upon me, from the visuals to the unique gameplay, this is a planet builder that won’t be eclipsed anytime soon.",2021-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 5ed5452ac28b1c4114c272aa,GotGame,Cole Nixon,80,"While lacking depth compared to larger, more mainstream strategy titles, Before We Leave is a fun entry in the genre. In its current state, it is still a good respite between grueling campaigns for the strategy addict.",2020-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 5ecbc2c6c28b1c4114c268c4,Just Push Start,Oliver East,75,"Gamers will easily be able to sink hours into Before We Leave, from conquering new islands to finally getting off the planet. It’s just hard to get past, that while launched, the current game state feels more like the end half of a Beta.",2020-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 5ec6828ac28b1c4114c26267,Wolf's Gaming Blog,Baden Ronie,80,"I’m actually surprised by how disarmingly cute, charming and engaging Before We Leave really is. I’ve always been able to fire up strategy games and wind up losing a few hours before I’ve realized what’s happening, but Before We Leave is especially good at it. It’s the perfect lazy evening game for when you kind of want to build up a colony and watch it grow but don’t fancy all the moral schtick of Frostpunk or the complexity of something like Cities Skylines. Balancing Monkey Games have done a terrific job.",2020-05-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 5ec42ac1c28b1c4114c25df3,GameSkinny,Robert Ingram,80,"Before We Leave is a relaxing take on the post-apocalypse and city building, with enough benefits to overcome its hiccups.",2020-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 5eb95920bdf729557ef4ac7c,PC Gamer,Ian Evenden,71,Cute little city-builder with big ambitions and even bigger cosmic cetaceans.,2020-05-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 5eb03bb6bdf729557ef4a64d,The Games Machine,Nicolò Paschetto,86,"Space whales! Before We Leave brings us space whales! And along with them, a polished city builder which takes known tenets of the genre to forge its own direction. Repetitive assets are a minor flaw in an overall extremely enjoyable experience with a lot to do even in absence of a real game over.",2020-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 5ee32716c28b1c4114c282eb,CGMagazine,Lane Martin,75,"Before We Leave is a great, relaxed simulation, but feels like it may be missing a few things",2020-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,957e4d4d60634f7bad2047d257a49f73 6267cfda008489e208d8859c,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,70,"Warhammer 40,000: Battledsector has a meaty campaign to blast through, and lives up to the grimdark promise of its universe.",2022-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 6260650b008489e208d86375,Cubed3,Eric Ace,80,"For Sci-fi strategy fans Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a pretty good hit, even without any exposure to the lore. There is just a lot of good things to say about mowing down aliens hordes. There are some small, but ever-present issues that drag down an otherwise really good experience. The UI is particularly abysmal, and some parts of the game really drag on and bog down, but overall it's a pretty fun deal.",2022-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 61d56fe29e5c48c548d6a137,Enternity.gr,Konstantinos Kalkanis,70,Warhammer 40k: Battlesector is a title that is primarily aimed at those who have some familiarity with the world of Games Workshop.,2022-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 61b7403083e54798d122014e,PPE.pl,Krzysiek Kalwasiński,70,"Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a very good game, although it still needs to be improved. Quite frequent application errors somewhat spoil the reception and frustrate. Some solutions are also missing, the plot itself is bland, but the atmosphere and gameplay make up for it. This is one of the most solid productions in its category.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 61b7380883e54798d12200c3,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,80,"While that might sound like a catastrophic weakness for a tactics game, it’s really not and hidden well. Look at how compelling Advance Wars or Final Fantasy Tactics is despite the simplicity of the enemy AI and the actual on-field tactics. Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector aims for a similar casual tactical feel as those kinds of games, and, thanks to the excellent and authentic depiction of the grimdark 40K universe, nails it. This is just plain good tactics play, and sometimes that’s enough.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 61819e3f65d0f48a37eaf77f,JVL,,50,"The game may deal with a particularly rich universe, but it barely touches it and never takes advantage of the incredible artistic direction of the original work.",2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 613e222ac4db5994a488ebd7,Gamerweb.pl,Kasjan Nowak,85,"Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector surprises with some good solutions, a solid tactical layer, which is not lacking in perfect. A few updates, some extensive DLC and we have a candidate for the broad top strategy this year.",2021-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 611b21a0d43f314421a9138a,WayTooManyGames,Thomas Medina,80,"Warhammer 40000: Battlesector is another great example of Games Workshop’s hands-off approach with the license working wonders. It’s such a fun game, with a great fast paced take on turn-based combat. Fast, flashy, and both factions play true to form.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 61173a75ae81a2d331410fa4,Impulsegamer,John Werner,96,"To date, 'Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector' is the best digital rendition of the Warhammer 40k table-top miniatures game that I've ever played. The amazing attention to detail and unknowing nature of each mission will resonate deeply with 40k fans and be a good starting point for newcomers to the franchise. Personally, I would have loved to have seen more factions engaged in battle but introducing the Sisters of Battle as reinforcements has been a clever way to expand the list of units available without straying away from the deep lore that the game is set in. Although I wouldn't call 'Battlesector' a difficult game, it does pose quite the challenge for players of all skill levels. I recommend this game to anyone who wants to get into Warhammer or is already a fan. Hopefully more units and factions will become available in the future, further adding to enormous amount replay value.",2021-08-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 610d25032956a704054de324,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,82,"Thanks to offering only two factions and a limited number of modes, Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector might not be the deepest or most complete strategy game ever made, but it’s definitely one of the best and most authentic uses of the license to date. Challenging strategic battles, appropriately melodramatic voice work, more than decent graphics, and a respectful translation of the tabletop game to a digital format make this a must-have for fans of the franchise, and even appealing for casual strategy fans who are not yet invested in all things Warhammer.",2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 61376f0fea2645107126deca,AltChar,Adnan Kljajić,100,"This is not a perfect game but in reality, that is something games should only strive for and not one of them will ever reach. With that in mind, Black Lab Games certainly did an amazing job in that pursuit as Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is the first game of 2021 I felt sad to finish. Just like Red Thirst nudges Blood Angels to want more blood, Battlesector nudges me to crave another campaign.",2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 610a4c5c3c8c4bdee8548cb0,SomHráč.sk,Denis Burčík,70,"Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector offers an authentic tabletop experience, except in a much more convenient form. The game major's issue is the lacking hardware optimization, but despite that it should provide you with dozens of hours of fun.",2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 6101236a78fa8b8caf2c5601,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,72,"Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a solid turn-based tactical game, but also quite generic. That's because the developers did almost nothing to differentiate their game from other titles in the same genre. Recommended if you're a WH40K enthusiast, but demanding turn-based tactics fans might want to look somewhere else.",2021-07-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 60fbdeed357a0c5af5f9f211,Checkpoint Gaming,Lise Leitner,80,"Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a solid strategy game and an excellent addition to the Warhammer catalogue. Although the game only comes with two playable factions, its variety of units for each faction and original combat mechanics keep the game’s core gameplay fast-paced, dynamic, and interesting. This, combined with beautiful visuals and an immersive story told in typical Warhammer fashion, makes for a fun strategy romp from beginning to end, no matter whether you’re a die-hard Warhammer fan or a total newcomer to the Warhammer world.",2021-07-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 60f8e9e23fe51c12c8ac44f7,PC Gamer,Jody Macgregor,74,A better Warhammer game than the last few.,2021-07-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 60f8b5bf3fe51c12c8ac44ea,Niche Gamer,Frank Streva,80,"Still, despite its flaws, Battlesector is nevertheless a good new addition to the ever-expanding library of 40k video games. Whether you are a complete 40k virgin, or a long-time veteran of the tabletop game, you’ll probably find a lot to like here.",2021-07-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 60f7eae1b9cbeafd13a23ab7,PCGamesN,Joe Robinson,70,"A solid turn-based strategy experience that explores the Space Marine power fantasy, marred by humdrum mission design.",2021-07-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 60f3c12a3b5ef8e239537f4b,IGN,Jonathan Bolding,80,"Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a jolly, blood-spattered tactical romp through the grim, dark future.",2021-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 60f3c11d3b5ef8e239537f46,PC Invasion,Martynas Klimas,80,"Aside from some doubts about the balance and the AI, and some Warhammer-specific quibbles, Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a great Blood Angels experience.",2021-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 60f1d37732b498cf3b2cea32,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,70,"The tactical approach is smart and well balanced, but we wished for more contents and modes.",2021-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 60f1d36e32b498cf3b2cea2f,Cultured Vultures,Maxim Klose-Ivanov,60,"Battlesector may attempt to give Space Marines a human face, but the game ends up being an incomplete suit of power armor.",2021-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 60f1d36c32b498cf3b2cea2c,IGN Italy,Claudio Chianese,74,"A nice turn-based tactical game, simple to understand but hard to master, set in the ever-fascinating Warhammer 40.000 universe. The experience is fun, but just two armies and one campaign don't fully justify the relatively steep price.",2021-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 60f1d36232b498cf3b2cea26,GameWatcher,Matthew Ralphson,80,"Dreadnoughts! Okay, so that doesn't say much, but every time they wade into melee or open up with their Storm Bolter, it's just so cool.",2021-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 60f1d36032b498cf3b2cea23,Windows Central,Alexander Cope,80,"The only major flaws holding this game back are that there only two playable factions and only one faction gets their own single-player campaign. But aside from that, Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a great, addictive strategy game that wonderfully translates the rules and action of the tabletop into a video game format.",2021-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 60f1d36432b498cf3b2cea29,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,85,"The Momentum concept, designed to shake up a relatively classic turn-based experience, is interesting but does not affect the action enough. Black Lab has already said that they are planning to add more factions to the game, presumably with a focus on extra variety for skirmishes. The downloadable content for Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector needs to expand on the Momentum idea and add more unit abilities in order to make it a classic for the setting.",2021-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,93c8abafa035470290b81004857998da 6187a5b7c1dbdec4848dc60b,IGN Korea,Gyeongcheon Min,60,"Creature in the well has creatively mixed the Pinball genre with hack-n-slashers. But due to the overall simplistic design, the creativity doesn’t quite last long until the end. For those who wanted to try out something fresh, other than traditional dungeon crawlers, it’s definitely worth trying it out.",2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5eb03922bdf729557ef4a61e,COGconnected,Ricky Knight,75,"Overall, the art style, the esoteric story setup, the charming character work and genre mashup make it a worthwhile experience to at least dip into. If you love pinball games and dungeon monster beat ‘em ups, this will be in your wheelhouse and you may find yourself losing out to just “one more run” mentality.",2020-05-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5e9d99a5bdf729557ef48cf1,Niche Gamer,Frank Streva,60,"If you like the premise, then you’ll probably still find some things to enjoy about the game. Just know that Creature in the Well is short and runs out of content and mechanics fairly early on.",2020-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5e97b12bbdf729557ef48942,Expansive,,75,"There’s a lot of great games vying for your attention right now, but Creature in the Well shouldn’t be confined to the shadows like its namesake.",2020-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5e9e4f3abdf729557ef48f64,Geeks Under Grace,,70,"Creature in the Well combines unique fun gameplay from pinball and dungeon crawlers, but its plot is lackluster and the music is repetitive.",2020-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5e8c64eebdf729557ef47b60,Jump Dash Roll,Ant Barlow,80,"Much like BOT C facing up against the trials inside the mountain, the few hurdles Creature in the Well faces doesn't stop it from being an outstanding game. Challenging, rewarding and (mostly) a pleasure to play, it is the epitome of creativity in the indie game space.",2020-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5e860ef0bdf729557ef47201,Screen Rant,,80,"Although frustrating at times, Creature in the Well blend hack and slash, dungeon crawling and pinball in a way that is fun and entertaining.",2020-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5e84ac6bbdf729557ef46f37,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,80,"The whole game feels fairly modest, but it punches above its weight to deliver something very different.",2020-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5e82560cbdf729557ef46b0d,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,75,Not since Yoku's Island Express has another title managed to extrapolate addictive pinball gameplay into something quite so unique. Creature in the Well is a delight - I just wished it lasted longer and wasn't quite so repetitive as it turned out to be.,2020-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5dd2c4e966e2226fc00636c3,SECTOR.sk,Lukáš Zábojník,50,Visually impressive dungeon crawler with pinball gameplay but with unbalanced difficulty and stereotype,2019-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d9b90a4dd86394a4155a17b,SomHráč.sk,Karel Šír,80,"The unique concept of a dungeon crawler that replaces combat with puzzle solving was realized quite well in Creature in the Well, even though the game definitely isn't perfect.",2019-10-07T22:00:00.000Z,False,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d921146b59781214caf4605,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,80,"Creature in the Well’s genre-blending experiment is conducted within a well-worn framework, so that the risky parts are contained, which is part of what empowers it to be successful more often than not. It falters from time to time, and there are moments where the pinball conceit makes some of the challenges more difficult than they really ought to be, but for the majority of the experience everything works well and feels good, which is more than enough reason to take the plunge.",2019-09-30T06:00:00.000Z,False,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5f21f78bd88e035744c1c633,oprainfall,Josh Speer,60,"Sadly, I wasn’t able to completely beat Creature in the Well. I gave it an old college try, clocking in 5+ hours, but when I got stuck in two separate dungeons due to incredibly difficult Creature fights, I eventually gave up. Which is unfortunate, because there’s a lot of things I really admire about Creature in the Well, especially considering it only costs $14.99. I’d say as a first effort from Flight School, this is a great success. If they can just improve on the flow of their next game while tweaking the difficulty to better accommodate players, then I’ll be very happy. As it is, I hope I can eventually beat the Creature and discover the secrets of this fascinating world.",2019-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d88d226e8d62539d8365b81,The Game is a Lie,Lucca Cardoso,65,"Creature in the Well is not memorable, but potentially really fun in parts. If you can ignore the repetition and monotony in some levels and let yourself dive into the game's captivating and beautifully-crafted atmosphere, it's possible to enjoy the experience.",2019-09-22T23:00:00.000Z,False,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8924c45c493d4b9bf92af7,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,"Although it can be annoying at times, Creature in the Well is a highly enjoyable game that plays, looks, and sounds fantastic.",2019-09-22T06:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b393765d67787aba1d,GameGrin,Richard Shivdarsan,75,"The entire pinball premise for the gameplay is excellently done, feels great and with it having a learning curve makes it all the more fun to figure out and master.",2019-09-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b393765d67787aba21,GameSpace,Jonathan White,60,"Creature in the Well is an interesting take on a familiar set of genres, but it's ultimately unsure of itself and the gimmicks wear off very quickly.",2019-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b393765d67787aba1f,New Game Network,Josh Hinke,67,"Having a unique core mechanic is a great start, but finding a way to stretch it out over the entire course of a game is essential, and that's where Creature in the Well can't stick the landing. It offers a smart idea, but one in need of refinement.",2019-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5de5fd13ad4f81777e1f41c9,Jack of All Controllers,AJ LeFor,80,"Creature in the Well, while not perfect, is a gem in today’s market. It is a short, yet refreshing experience that everyone can find some joy in.",2019-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b393765d67787aba14,BaziCenter,Hashem Habibian,80,"Creature in the Well is an entertaining experience, full of great puzzles with high replay values, and even though its story, visuals and sound design are very simple, they actually make it more complete.",2019-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b293765d67787ab979,GamePitt,Josh Shoup,69,"Playing Creature in the Well was great because it combined several game styles that I never would’ve thought to combine. After about four hours though, some of the game’s charm started to wear off as the difficulty level started to really spike and the level designs started to become all too familiar. That being said though, I really hope this is not the last we’ve seen of this type of game! With some different characters and locations, I can see this type of game thrive in the long run.",2019-09-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b293765d67787ab980,FNintendo,Pedro Mesquita,80,"Thanks to its fun and well-crafted gameplay mechanics, Creature in the Well manages to create its own space towards becoming one of the most original games to arrive in the Nintendo Switch catalogue, and its art style only adds to that impression.",2019-09-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b293765d67787ab9bf,The Digital Fix,James Eckhoff,90,"As random as it sounds, combining robots, pinball, and hack and slash game play absolutely works. The Creature in the Well is by no means a casual game due to its difficulty, though the slow but steady ramping of skill required and the satisfaction of completing a dungeon section are more than enough to keep almost any gamer trying to beat just one more room.",2019-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b293765d67787ab97e,ZTGD,John Whitehouse,70,"Creature in the Well is a unique game the likes of which I have never experienced before. Sure, it steals ideas from here and there, but glues them together in a new way. And while the game is fun for a while and has an interesting world, it cannot escape its repetitive nature and its decision to make every death a chore to walk back from.",2019-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b293765d67787ab97c,TheSixthAxis,Dominic Leighton,90,"You could reel off the array of influences you might see in Creature in the Well, but ultimately this is a unique, beautiful game that forges its own path amongst them. Simply put, it's astoundingly good.",2019-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b293765d67787ab974,GameSpot,Jordan Ramée,80,"Though it doesn't always explain things well, Creature in the Well is a fun dungeon crawler that cleverly uses pinball-inspired mechanics in lieu of traditional hack-and-slash combat.",2019-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b293765d67787ab976,Easy Allies,Daniel Bloodworth,75,Creature in the Well mixes dungeon exploration and pinball mechanics to create an intriguing and beautiful adventure. ,2019-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b293765d67787ab96f,Thumb Culture,Jaz Sagoo,80,"Creature in the Well is a carefully crafted game that combines two genres to create a truly unique puzzle action game. The gameplay loop is addictive, challenging and rewarding. It trusts the gamer to work out its mechanic, which is refreshing, but may frustrate some people. Although it may not have universal appeal, those who are interested won’t be disappointed with this game. Flight School Studios had an audacious idea but they stuck the landing. This hits the jackpot and is awarded the Thumb Culture Gold Award!",2019-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b293765d67787ab972,DualShockers,Chris Compendio,75,"Pinball-inspired dungeon crawler/hack-and-slash Creature in the Well is short, sweet, and satisfying, whatever that word means.",2019-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b293765d67787ab917,Bazimag,Sina Golab Zade,79,"Putting Dungeon Crawler philosophy next to Pinball puzzles shouldn’t work but totally works here and with some nice visuals and a great soundtrack, it is a small and short fun game for most dungeon enthusiasts.",2019-09-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b293765d67787ab913,God is a Geek,Nick Gillham,85,"The Creature in the Well is a harsh mistress, but one that's incredibly rewarding to those who push on",2019-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b193765d67787ab8f1,Nintendo Life,,80,"It can be highly challenging at times as you try to focus on multiple different threats, but the game’s focus on puzzle-solving is a welcome change of pace to the usual dungeon-crawler.",2019-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b193765d67787ab8ef,TrueGaming,,75,"Creature in the Well is as unique and original as it seems, but It didn't quietly reach the heights we thought it could reach. the minimalism approach is greatly appreciated, but the game doesn't evolve much beyond its basic ideas.",2019-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b293765d67787ab909,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,60,"Creature in the Well is a pretty decent indie game, full of interesting gameplay mechanics, cool weapon upgrades, and some good art. However, it doesn't take long before you start noticing the repetitive nature of its level design, which combined with the oddly fluctuating difficulty, really brings down the experience at times.",2019-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b393765d67787aba13,Generación Xbox,,80,"This game will not change your life, but it will fill many hours of fun.",2019-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b293765d67787ab91e,Fintendo,Ville Kovanen,80,"""The beast is inside the pinball machine.""",2019-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b293765d67787ab910,VGChartz,Evan Norris,70,"Oblique storytelling combines with comic book art, atmospheric music, engaging ""pinbrawler"" mechanics, and rewarding dungeon crawling gameplay to create one of the more memorable indie games of 2019.",2019-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b293765d67787ab90e,Polygon,Jeff Ramos,,"While Creature in the Well looks like a game that would test my might, instead it tests my wits. It’s dark, a little bit funny, and it delivers puzzles that are more satisfying to solve than defeating standard dungeon crawling monsters.",2019-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b293765d67787ab907,COGconnected,Alexander Thomas,71,"The game is just as addictive as playing a real pinball machine, and the stages last just long enough to comfortably play in short bursts, but the challenge of “just one more run” is ever-present as you repair the giant construct to save the village and simply must know what happens next.",2019-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8680b193765d67787ab8dd,Switch Atlantic,Tyler Higgs,80,"I think Creature in The Well is a unique take on the action genre that successfully blends puzzle and pinball mechanics. The gameplay is very satisfying and the world is beautifully animated. You’ll most likely be drawn in by Creature in The Well’s story which starts off vague and unravels itself into quite the interesting narrative. If you’re not the type of person that’s willing to make a few attempts to get things right, then maybe avoid this one. However, if you’re alright with putting in the time to improve Creature in The Well is a genuinely terrific adventure.",2019-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5ffd5dc00f8974118c938088,GameMAG,,70,"Neon Abyss is a decent project in its genre, which simply lacks original mechanics and content.",2021-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5fa0795efce0972e4e5f98c9,Game Forces PT,Bruno Alexandre Ferreira,90,"Neon abyss it’s a pixel art, rogue like with a ton of color and frenetic experience Just grab a lot of crazy and strange items and throw them into this mix and a pinch of random generated dungeons with always different enemies and you get this colorful and frenetic adventure! Put it together with a perfectly made soundtrack and there you have! A lot of hours with a lot of fun and entertainment!",2020-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f48c0e862b431526f8e2d69,Cubed3,Drew Hurley,70,"Those who love The Binding of Isaac and Enter the Gungeon will find an awful lot to like here. The gameplay is fast and fluid, the presentation striking, and there is a huge amount to keep coming back for. There are tons of things to unlock that change up subsequent runs, unique seeds to master the most enjoyable versions of levels, and even an insanely challenging difficulty mode to unlock. The biggest issue is the small amount of rooms to pull from when generating a stage. It's not too noticeable for a few play-throughs, but for the players who will run this over and over, it really detracts from the experience.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5fa45db8fce0972e4e5f9fe2,Rapid Reviews UK,Rob Lake,90,"Binding of Isacc meets Enter the Gungeon when Neon Abyss struts into town. This spectacular Roguelite has you literally falling into the abyss whilst hurling an endless stream of bullets, lasers and bubbles at a never ending supply of squishy monsters.",2020-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f37e8b659864725e2d72ff7,Pardis Game,Erfan Jalili,75,"Neon Abyss is among those games that have great ideas and the developers have succeeded in implementing them. But that are holding the game back to become one of the best Rouge-like games. knowing Team 17, I am sure that they are going to address these issues in the future updates and the value of the game in going to be higher than what it is now. But still the game could bring an enjoying experience to those familiar with the genre.",2020-08-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f5de1d6f7c1f130627f63bd,Oyungezer Online,Engin Vural,65,"Neon Abyss offers a good alternative for those who likes the genre with a well told new-age gods theme and plenty of equipment, but it won't be able to find itself a spot amongst the best.",2020-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f2c7f53d88e035744c1ea60,BaziCenter,,85,"Neon Abyss may not be a revolutionary title, but it offers tons of fast-paced fun and despite its minor technical issues, it's a great experience that shouldn't be missed..",2020-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f282136d88e035744c1dbbe,33bits,Jon Andoni Ortiz,70,"Neon Abyss is a roguelike with a good background, a fun gameplay, lots of crazy ideas and an attractive visual. However, both enemies and progression need a few changes. Recommended, but not for everyone.",2020-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f5833f9f7c1f130627f598f,Geeks Under Grace,,90,"Neon Abyss is a really good game, and it's worth getting.",2020-07-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f208fded88e035744c1c2b1,Level Down Games,Kyle Vaughn,85,"I won’t act like Neon Abyss is a game for everybody, or even for most people. The difficulty scale is much too high for younger gamers or those that get frustrated too easily. The repetitive gameplay loop won’t keep many people interested. Even those that love rogue-likes, especially The Binding of Isaac and Dead Cells, might be put off by the repetitive appearances of their least favorite minibosses. Indeed, I think Neon Abyss would benefit from some DLC that improves upon the variation one might experience from run to run. But, for what it’s worth, and for those that particularly enjoy this type of painful punishment, you’ll find an impressively compelling loop that will keep you returning again and again and again (I even bought a new controller for my PC to help me play a little better). This is a game that deserves to be discussed amongst the best indie games of 2020, and will rank amongst the greats of its genre.",2020-07-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f1cb036d88e035744c1ba0e,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,70,"Lack of meaningful innovations makes Neon Abyss ""just another roguelike,"" but if you like this genre, you'll enjoy this one too.",2020-07-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f1d9b4cd88e035744c1bad5,GamingTrend,T.K. Hale,90,"Neon Abyss plays like a panic-stricken, action, rouge game that knows exactly what it wants to be from beginning to the end. The guns are big, the options are plentiful, and randomness is the name of the game. The boss battles left me a bit empty, but this game is definitely more than a glass half full.",2020-07-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f1c3d83d88e035744c1b8dc,TrueGaming,خالد العيسى,70,"Neon Abyss could've been one of our favourite games of the year if not for its repetitiveness and the lack of variety, it's still an enjoyable roguelike characterized by its fast-pace and chaotic nature.",2020-07-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5fe7a5118add7352830ff6c9,GameBlast,Nycolas Medeiros,80,"For Roguelite fans, Neon Abyss is a must-have title. Challenging, fun and with many references to pop culture, the title guarantees several hours of entertainment, ideal for the platinians on duty or for those moments of relaxation without the commitment to advance in the ""campaign"".",2020-07-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f230a9bd88e035744c1cbd1,PSX Brasil,Renan Gaudencio Vale,55,"Neon Abyss is a dungeon based game with gun elements offering intense action with great pixel art style and a good soundtrack that is a boost to the whole interaction. Providing a defined lockdown system and good characters, this game is dedicated to hardcore fan players who is searching for repetition and absence of elements like story or deep characters. Delivering a well-defined style, Neon Abyss will be a great title for strategic players, but it can push back some other public who is not adapted with the genre making the game a boring experience.",2020-07-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f18e3a5d88e035744c1b57d,Expansive,,80,"I’m a fan of what’s been achieved with Neon Abyss. Let’s face it, there’s no shortage of incredible roguelikes on Switch now and to be honest, that goes against this game a little bit as it doesn’t compare to the Dead Cells and Binding of Isaac’s of this world. Frankly, it’s among the best of the new breed I’ve played this year, so if you are in the market for a new roguelike, this is as good as any I’ve seen in recent months even if it isn’t best in class.",2020-07-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f207c38d88e035744c1c260,Nintendo Blast,Victor Hugo Carreta,85,"Neon Abyss is a fun, colorful and challenging roguelite. The game delivers a simple story in a challenging campaign and there is still time for fun with excellent mini-games that break the pace.",2020-07-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f176a17d88e035744c1b432,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,"From its distinct and challenging bosses to its satisfying unlockables, Neon Abyss is a great roguelike twin-stick shooter.",2020-07-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f16e7e7d88e035744c1b321,The Games Machine,Gabriele Barducci,80,"Neon Abyss is a solid and hilarious roguelite. Hundreds of weapons and items, however, are not enough to hide procedural generation laziness. But all things considered, it is still one of the best roguelites currently available.",2020-07-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f3bbbe359864725e2d7350a,GaminGuardian,Leonardo Jiménez Pernía,77,A good roguelike inspired by The Binding of Isaac. Very fun and a great pixel art.,2020-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f1647b8d88e035744c1b238,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,82,Neon Abyss is a great rogue-like platformer with blazing fast gameplay and some really neat aesthetics that keep this experience fresh.,2020-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f15cf6ad88e035744c1b19e,Push Square,,70,"Neon Abyss is a fun, fast-paced twist on the rogue-like genre with a solid core gameplay loop. Although it brings new ideas to the table in the form of collectible eggs, and it has a good variety of weapons, enemies and synergies, it's not without its drawbacks. Performance issues, the lack of the genre's typical dodge button, and the chaotic room design all prevent Neon Abyss from being a must buy title.",2020-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f15b2afd88e035744c1b137,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,80,"Essentially the more you play, the more you unlock and the more the game opens up. It’s just a little slow getting to that point. Neon Abyss has got the right roguelite moves, while it feels like a bit of a grind to unlock new things in the game. Those that decide to stick with it will be rewarded with a fun and addictive shooter that will have you returning run after run. Grab your glow sticks, get your best 90s outfit, and prepare to dance. Once you’ve worn yourself out though, you can still play another few rounds of Neon Abyss.",2020-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f157713d88e035744c1b112,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,75,"Your mileage will vary depending on how much you enjoy the core shooting, which is indeed quite good. If the shallow nature or repetition doesn't bother you, you could easily get your money worth in hours played. More if you wish to truly master the game.",2020-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f17ab19d88e035744c1b45e,Gamefa,Mostafa Zahedi,80,"Neon Abyss is an enjoyable Rougelike game that due to its gorgeous graphic and enjoyable gameplay can easily entertain you for hours. Although levels layout will become repetitive and there are some other issues in the game, still, Neon Abyss is a very well made game in this genre which fans of Rougelike games should definitely play.",2020-07-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f112205d88e035744c1ae8a,Player2.net.au,,75,"While Neon Abyss lacks plot depth and environmental variety, it makes up for it with some wild item combinations and chaotic enemy encounters. You can never be quite sure how your next run of this roguelike is going to pan out, but you can always be confident it’s going to be hectic, brightly coloured, and filled with mixed-quality puns and pop culture references.",2020-07-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f0f0608d88e035744c1ac26,Screen Rant,Alex Santa Maria,40,"Neon Abyss has perfected the Binding of Isaac formula, but its lack of creative energy and problems with similar locales drag it down considerably.",2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f0e074ad88e035744c1aa9a,PC Invasion,,75,"Neon Abyss' emphasis on thriving, not surviving is a breath of fresh air in a subgenre defined by struggle. It's chaotic, cathartic gameplay is a welcome surprise and unique take on the formula.",2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f0de4f7d88e035744c1aa7c,Noisy Pixel,,70,"Neon Abyss is a mixed bag. While power-ups and synergies offer a fantastic variety, the same cannot be said of the Abyss and its design. There’s fun to be found here, but it ultimately doesn’t supply the addicting gameloop that other genre greats provide, making it tough to continue after an untimely death.",2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f0de1e7d88e035744c1aa4e,GameCrate,David Sanchez,88,"Neon Abyss is one of the best roguelite action games to come along in recent memory. Given how many great roguelites we've seen the past few years, that's definitely a tall order. But thanks to its smooth gameplay and compelling upgrade systems, there's no denying just how entertaining and exhilarating Neon Abyss is.",2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f0db5aed88e035744c1a7d0,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,75,"No, Neon Abyss is definitely not a bad game. In fact, even in its current state, it’s actually quite good and I’d easily recommend it to Switch owners. But this is a perfect case of wasted potential. It could have been so much better if it wasn’t for the infuriating framerate issues that ruined way more runs than I can possibly remember.",2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f0daff1d88e035744c1a7ca,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,70,"Neon Abyss is a game that offers a lot, but we have the feeling it's going to be a bit of an also-ran in the roguelite genre. If so, that's a shame, because it's an enormous amount of fun, with a good challenge, lovely controls and plenty of scope for craziness: which is all a roguelite really needs to be compelling. As long as you don't expect to be blown away, we can give Neon Abyss a strong recommendation. It's up there with the best roguelites on the Switch: it's just a shame it wasn't there first.",2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f0dab1dd88e035744c1a7c1,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,90,Neon Abyss' pixel art graphics and superb soundtrack round off a perfect addition to the Switch's formidable catalogue of indie treasures.,2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f0da679d88e035744c1a7b6,The Digital Fix,,80,"Neon Abyss is colourful, bright and a lot of fun. While I found a lot of the room layouts and levels a tad repetitive, there is enough there to keep you entertained. The mini-games and weapons are great. It looks good, sounds awesome and will find a home in any rogue-like fans gaming collection.",2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f0da2e7d88e035744c1a7b0,Jump Dash Roll,,70,"Neon Abyss provides incredibly rewarding gunplay and a plethora of upgrades that can quickly turn each run into a chaotic display of bullets and explosions. It unfortunately isn't as creative or cohesive as some other roguelikes, with a story that sits firmly on the sidelines, but if you value gameplay over narrative you're bound to have a good time blasting through the abyss.",2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f0da053d88e035744c1a7aa,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,80,Neon Abyss is a highly playable action-roguelike with a huge number of perks and weapons to take on the ever-growing horde of monsters that show up in each room.,2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f0d9fe1d88e035744c1a799,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,90,"A deliriously entertaining mish-mash of roguelike platform shooter, mini-games and Pokemon style mechanics, if Neon Abyss feels like Roguelike Shooter 2.0 - that's because it is.",2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f0d9fa2d88e035744c1a796,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"Neon Abyss is undoubtedly one of the best Rogue-likes in recent years; gorgeous, meticulously designed and a hell of a lot of fun to play. It’s a shame a few bugs let it down, but hopefully they’ll be ironed out before long, then what’s left will be nothing but an exhilarating experience.",2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f0d9449d88e035744c1a781,TechRaptor,Joseph Allen,65,"Neon Abyss is occasionally great. It's let down by repetition, uneven difficulty, and the occasional game-breaking bug.",2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 5f0d87e5d88e035744c1a77f,The Digital Fix,,80,"Neon Abyss is colourful, bright and a lot of fun. While I found a lot of the room layouts and levels a tad repetitive, there is enough there to keep you entertained. The mini-games and weapons are great. It looks good, sounds awesome and will find a home in any rogue-like fans gaming collection.",2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,1ad9b7fca007477ca454d2048d019d2f 6170951df646c2c0016ecaf1,Nintendojo,Achi Ikeda,100,"Slime Rancher: Plortable Edition is a perfect combination of adventure, management, and cuteness that is addicting in the way all the best management sims are, but still brings a lot of originality to the genre. It’s relaxing and a must-play on Switch for any wholesome gamers.",2021-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 6121015ad101b7b5cd498fc2,Nintendo Life,Alex Olney,80,"Slime Rancher: Plortable Edition is a title that doesn't do the game justice. This isn't a stripped-back Nokia N-Gage version of a grand game, this is the real deal, and it's blinkin' marvellous. Farming Slimes, exploring the world, getting frustrated at the price of Crystal Plorts never going up, it's a dense and wondrous experience. Having to travel so much on foot stops it from achieving extreme greatness, but it's not enough to stop us giving this a hearty recommendation.",2021-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797893765d677877f0ac,The Game is a Lie,Jonas Kretli,90,"With simple and soothing gameplay and well-planned mechanics that correlate really well, the only thing you'll lose playing Slime Rancher is a lot of time, but it's worth it to get to see cute smiley gel balls.",2019-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5fd54260038871749d418a8d,SpaceNerd.it,,84,"The graphics are so sweet and cute, with bright and lively colors that hide a much more complicated strategy game than it seems. In addition, the manufacturer continues to release updates that make the game almost endless… but for some it might just be very repetitive.",2019-01-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797893765d677877f0a6,Kinglink Reviews,,70,"A rather fun filled with farming and exploration and very cute slimes, but there’s not much to do after you’ve seen all the zones.",2018-12-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797793765d677877f088,Invision Community,Aidan Bates,80,"Overall, Slime Rancher gets an 8/10, it has improved on its design from the early access version and being ported to PS4 allows many more people to play this lovely little simulation game. It can feel quite grindy at times, with most of the story told through text rather than events or voices. The lack of NPCs or people to interact with besides mail can feel a bit lonely, though being surrounded by slimes adds to the immersion of being on the ranch.",2018-10-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797793765d677877f085,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,93,"Slime Rancher is an amazing take on the farming genre with a very slimy twist. The game may start off a little slow as you try and make money with very limited slimes and resources, but once it picks up, you'll be rolling in the profits every few minutes! There's never a dull moment down at Far, Far Range as you venture out to explore unmapped territories, create new machines to help make your life easier, and round up all the various slimes in order to create over 150 combinations of Franken-slimes! Sure, some people may feel it's a bit monotonous as you seem to do a lot of the same tasks each day, but Slime Rancher is an open sandbox, it's only as monotonous as you let it become!",2018-10-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797793765d677877f0a3,Electric Bento,Jessi Tillman,78,"I would definitely pick up Slime Rancher for a fun time. For those who want a little bit more out of their game, I would say you could try it but the controls and the lack of direct story could be infuriating to some.",2018-09-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797793765d677877f095,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,60,If you enjoy experimenting within your games only to watch the results of your experiments expand the game world then Slime Rancher is an ideal game for you.,2018-09-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797893765d677877f0a8,PowerUp!,Ryan Rivetz,73,It’s a real pick up and put down game if you’re keen to unwind and would be great to keep the kids occupied for a few hours of fairly harmless fun,2018-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797793765d677877f093,TrustedReviews,Jordan King,60,"Slime Rancher is an enjoyable foray into virtual ranching, yet fails to provide enough meaningful depth beyond its adorable visual identity.",2018-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797793765d677877f08c,Gamefa,Mehdi Reazaei,78,"Slime Rancher is an special life simulation - survival game with lovely art style, beautiful music and various types of slimes. but beside this good aspects, the game has issues like shallow gameplay elements that make you feel like gameplay has no purpose sometimes. with all of these good and negative aspects, In the end, i must say that Slime Rancher is a beautiful game that can entertain you and make you some fun hours in ""Far Far Range"" planet.",2018-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797793765d677877f090,Push Square,Ken Talbot,70,"A charming world that's worth getting lost in, Slime Rancher places you in a brightly coloured sandbox and gives you the freedom to make your own way. There are many plates to spin and no real motivation to progress beyond your own curiosity, but this is a journey well worth exploring.",2018-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797793765d677877f098,Areajugones,Ronald Goncalves,75,"Slime Rancher is its own enemy: everything good it offers has a counterpart of equal magnitude. However, at the end, the experience is enjoyable and, despites its notorious flaws, turns out to be a pretty fun mix of FPS, adventure and farming simulator.",2018-08-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797793765d677877f0a0,Play Some Video Games,Amanda Gray,82,"Monomi Park's first and currently only game is an exploratory platformer where you're dropped on an alien planet from far away to become a farmer. Not just any farmer, though. Oh, no. You experience the farmer life collecting Dragon Quest-esque slimes of different species! Your average day consists of catching and feeding them, all the while harvesting their plorts. What is a plort you may ask? Good ole expensive slime poop. Classy way to put it, Monomi.",2017-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797793765d677877f09d,Gamers Classified,Sean Dela Cruz,90,Slimes are the name of the game here and you have to get ’em.,2017-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,False,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797693765d677877f044,Fextralife,,75,"There is an obvious passion, a lack of nonsense, and an awareness that a game should be one thing at its core: Fun. These traits have resulted in not only the perfect game for a small group of people, but a truly lovely game that many will play and enjoy.",2017-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797693765d677877f01a,TeamSmores,Ryan Kennedy,95,This is a fantastic indie game and was the perfect way to do an early access game. The adorable visuals with the nice relaxing gameplay and a huge ranch to explore make this an absolute joy to play.,2017-09-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797693765d677877f06d,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,77,"Slime Rancher successfully taps into the addictive nature of farming simulators, while managing to make the gameplay loop more engaging and instantly rewarding. Seasoned vets of the genre may find some aspects to be lacking, but if you've never really found the appeal in maintaining your own virtual farm – this may be the game to change your mind.",2017-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797693765d677877f012,CGMagazine,Jed Whitaker,100,In a land filled with adorable slimes one green-haired girl becomes a rancher and collects their poops to make a living. Slime Rancher is one of the cutest games out there.,2017-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797793765d677877f073,Destructoid,Joel Peterson,85,"Slime Rancher is an utter, charming delight to play.",2017-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797693765d677877f06a,PC Gamer,Katharine Byrne,65,"A slight and repetitive but cute farming game, Slime Rancher doesn't quite reach the heights of its sub-genre.",2017-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797693765d677877f05c,Goomba Stomp,Gabriel Cavalcanti,80,Monomi Park hit a mine of gold slimes with their debut title. Slime Rancher is a simple yet incredibly fun game that can keep one entertained for well over ten or twenty hours.,2017-08-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797693765d677877f015,Game Informer,Joe Juba,85,"Optimizing your ranch and collecting new slimes is engaging, and the steady stream of valuable upgrades ensures you always have a goal to reach for",2017-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797693765d677877f059,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,90,"Slime Rancher is once again, adorable and so much fun to play as you just waste hours away tending to the slimes.",2017-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 5d86797793765d677877f070,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Philippa Warr,,"Slime Rancher is a delightful, irrepressible thing with a manageable space to venture out into. A bouncy rainbow in a sludge of sprawling, mud-coloured shooters. I am so glad it exists.",2017-07-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,cd44981c3cea431a9a203ff94b132994 6055c7afcfbed43e46464b79,IGN Italy,Francesco Destri,73,"Crashland is an intense (and often frustrating) arcade shooter for true fans of the genre. It still needs some adjustments, but in general the effect of terror/repulsion is assured.",2021-03-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 60178d520f8974118c939b61,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,Crashlands strikes the perfect balance between the unforgiving Don't Starve and the laidback Minecraft to create a fun survival game.,2021-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 6014238a0f8974118c939842,TheXboxHub,Paul Renshaw,80,"Crashlands by Butterscotch Shenanigans is one of those rare games where a whole stack of ideas has been thrown into the mix, yet the result is a beautiful blend rather than a stodgy mess. The story isn't the strongest, but the wish to see what Flux can build next, the need to gear up to beat a boss, the exploring, and the taming of creatures all just works.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 5d8673e793765d677875b10f,Pure Nintendo,Kirstie Summers,70,"Crashlands is a light-hearted romp, in which you are free to explore a fun alien planet at your own pace and make a little part of it feel like home.",2018-12-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 5d8673e793765d677875b10a,Gaming Nexus,Sean Colleli,70,"Crashlands smooths the desperate edge off of open world survival crafting, and turns it into a laid-back experience that works best in short, pick-up-and-play sessions. That said I personally found the game's persistent random humor to be pretty irritating.",2018-12-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 5d8673e793765d677875b100,Chalgyr's Game Room,Richard York,80,"Overall, Crashlands is a solid choice if you’re looking for a little less hectic, more role-playing experience than some of the other “survival crafting” games out there. These types of games do tend to be a lot of the same thing over and over again though, so make sure you know you may be in for the long haul if you really get into the game.",2018-11-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 5d8673e793765d677875b103,NintendoWorldReport,David Lloyd,75,"Based on the developer name I went in assuming the writing would include top notch humor and I wasn't disappointed. The dialogue between Flux and Juicebox is well written and a wonderful reward for completing tasks. As long as you don't mind the slower pace and simplistic combat, Crashlands is a fun way to help a space trucker reach retirement.",2018-11-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 5d8673e793765d677875b108,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,70,"Crashlands' cartoon sci-fi world offers a fun-loving cross between Minecraft, Toejam & Earl and Don't Starve with its ‘RPG-lite' mix of crafting, questing and combat. It's incredibly easy to pick up and play thanks to the streamlined design of its inventory and the automation of accessing tools and weapons, and while its grind for new armour can get a little repetitive after a while, there are some cute little mechanics to unearth, such as the power to incubate eggs and nurture your own pets. While it's never going to hold a candle to the RPG chops of Diablo III: Eternal Collection, it still offers a colourful curio alternative on Switch.",2018-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 5d8673e793765d677875b0f4,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,80,"As a whole Crashlands may be the most friendly and mainstream survival-ish game I’ve played. It manages to incorporate all of the elements of the genre with exploration, challenging combat, and a pretty extensive crafting system but has also generally left out the aggravation. It’s possible that genre purists would turn their nose at this but I think it could also be an excellent title for slowly introducing a new audience to what the genre has to offer without scaring them off quite so quickly. If you’ve ever looked at survival games from afar but have been hesitant Crashlands is extremely approachable while still not easy by any means, it just won’t punish you as heavily for your mistakes as is typical with most titles in the genre.",2018-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 5d8673e793765d677875b0f2,Geeks Under Grace,,75,"Crashlands is a game that I highly recommend with one important caveat: the game is much more fun on a mobile device than on a computer. It's both humorous and smart, with an appealing style and solid gaming mechanics.",2018-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 5d8673e793765d677875b114,GameSpace,William Murphy,83,"The loop of crafting new gear, finding new locations, and crafting slightly new gear gets tiresome eventually, but the story and exploration is just enough to keep you going to see this quest to its end. A sequel is supposedly coming from Butterscotch Shenanigans in the near future, and for now I'm happy to revisit the 2016 game on the Switch, because it reminds me just how good an original take on the survival genre can be.",2018-06-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 5d8673e893765d677875b12c,GameSkinny,,80,Crashlands is well worth the money if you like 2D survival games with some alien flare and humor.,2017-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 5d8673e893765d677875b13d,Game Revolution,Jeb Haught,80,"Crashlands swooped in under my radar and surprised me with its complex yet streamlined gameplay and laugh-out-loud humor. I tend to play it for longer stints than most portable games, and it has given me a reason to carry my iPad with me wherever I go.",2016-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 5d8673e893765d677875b140,GameGrin,Ian Kuan,50,"Mediocre, yet imaginative, Crashlands is a game for those with a strong stomach for repetitive gameplay and oddball humor.",2016-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 5d8673e893765d677875b137,Game Informer,Matt Miller,75,A deep and thoughtfully designed progression system provides many hours of discovery,2016-02-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 5d8673e893765d677875b143,TechRaptor,Gene Marsh,70,"A fun game that surprises and amuses. It's not exactly what you expect, but it's still a pleasant surprise. Skeptics should hold out until they see enough of it.",2016-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 5d8673e893765d677875b131,Game Rant,Rob Gordon,80,"Developer Butterscotch Shenanigans delivers a rip-roaring success with crafting action RPG Crashlands, bringing outlandish humor and addictive gameplay to the indie scene.",2016-01-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 5d8673e793765d677875b105,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,90,"'Crashlands' has heart and soul in spades. It is capricious, engrossing, and highly addictive. It has such a pleasant mix of genres that it can be appealing to a wide variety of gamers, not just the ones who enjoy a good craft. Its flaws, like the slow start and smudgy menus, are small and easily overlooked.",2016-01-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 5d8673e893765d677875b13a,PC Gamer,Tom Marks,73,"Fun combat, great writing, and a great look, but with pacing and progression tuned for a mobile experience, not the PC.",2016-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 5d8673e893765d677875b12e,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,75,"A more story-driven take on the gather & build genre, Crashlands wears its inspirations boldly, but gets away with it.",2016-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 5d8673e793765d677875b0fd,GamingTrend,Sarah Marchant,95,"Crashlands is a charming cartoony story-driven RPG. The Adventure mode is a near flawless balance of story, exploration, combat, and crafting, but if you have a preferred playstyle or want to try something different after you've beaten the game, there are three other modes to choose from. With its convenient gameplay mechanics and detailed design, time easily flies while playing this enjoyable game.",2016-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 5d8673e893765d677875b134,Dragnix,Shaun Joy,,,2016-01-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,50c1f8b00eff4eb68b474bf57a2bf7bc 62d4917f0bfe2deada1977d0,Multiplayer First,Tim Lawrence,75,"It’s unfortunate that the hype train got so carried away during the years long lead up to Cyberpunk 2077. CD Projekt RED definitely didn’t help with their marketing that leaned into the hyperbolic expectations. It made the backlash more powerful and more negative than this game probably deserved. This Next-Gen version isn’t hot trash or unplayable but it definitely has benefited from having another year and a half in the oven. One can only hope that the industry and its community members learn how to manage expectations and avoid this mistake in the future, but if human history has taught us anything, that’s not likely.",2022-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 624f119e008489e208d7bb6d,Polygon,Cameron Kunzelman,,"But it is impossible for me to play the game after this patch and not think about how so many other games, with so many more interesting ideas and takes on the genre, are not going to get the second swing that Cyberpunk 2077 is going to get over the next year. Years of dev time to produce a standard and familiar 1980s dystopia in a pretty good frame. Just another day in Night City.",2022-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 624dda97008489e208d799e8,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,75,"Looking back at Cyberpunk 2077’s grueling multi-year development and catastrophic post-launch, a month and change after its release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.",2022-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 6238811a274ec35e72dc2f30,Washington Post,Teddy Amenabar,,"But don’t expect an open-world worth devoting countless hours to exploring. Because once you look away, once you break free of the frame CD Projekt Red forces you into, the world of “Cyberpunk 2077” can feel totally empty. City blocks whiz on by as you drive aimlessly through Night City. In those moments, with nothing to do, I wasn’t really sure why I was still playing.",2022-03-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 622dfda267855975e5863841,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,82.5,"That being said, there is a lot to like here as well. Cyberpunk 2077 is an incredibly vibrant world, both visually and in its various interactions. Whether I was petting an animal, taking the time to read through billboards or finding a ton of quests to spend my time on, Night City was a thoroughly engaging virtual world. That being said, it’s still an imperfect world in a handful of minor but certainly noticeable ways. Though I was excited for the original release of Cyberpunk 2077, I suspect my experience benefitted from waiting to play. I’m glad I finally got the opportunity to do so.",2022-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 6224ec16a9866814f49bd2f6,RPG Fan,Cory Tischbein,87,"If you can look past Cyberpunk's technical issues and the noise that has trailed it since its bungled beginnings, you'll find a gem of an RPG that's rife with promise and well worth your time.",2022-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 622245b2a9866814f49bb9db,NookGaming,Thomas Knight,80,"I enjoyed Cyberpunk 2077. The story told and moreover the world it built was truly interesting. I’d certainly recommend playing it, but wish it wasn’t held back by gameplay and technical issues, even if it's still fun despite these. I’m glad I waited for the 1.5 update, as it does sound that this is a rather better experience than the one on launch.",2022-03-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 621fd85a18c4f5b9825c2442,MondoXbox,Giuseppe Genga,93,"Cyberpunk 2077's ultimate console version reaffirms the splendid storytelling, exceptional city-building and varied gameplay of the original game, while also being more polished, enriched and finally featuring performance and visuals worthy of new consoles. There is no shortage of smears and residual issues, but it still stands as an excellent first-person RPG, set in a fascinating retro-sci-fi world full of things to do and compelling stories to live. Definitely a must-have.",2022-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 62326159274ec35e72dbf8fe,The Independent,Matthew Cooper,75,"Let’s be clear: Cyberpunk 2077 isn’t reinventing the wheel. The augmentation aspect of the game isn’t executed any better than Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and it feels less intuitive, while the hacking is of a similar level to Watchdogs 2 and Watchdogs: Legion. For some, this next-gen release providing light entertainment more consistently won’t be enough to change their opinion. But for me, exploring this dense megatropolis, driving irresponsibly from place to place (the floaty controls make any alternative just about impossible), and doing cool cyber stuff as part of a pretty-decent-but-not-groundbreaking story, is enough to keep me entertained and engaged long after I should have gone to bed.",2022-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 6225873aa9866814f49be6d6,SomosXbox,Sebastián Domínguez,83,"CDPR with Cyberpunk 2077 is to create an almost unique sense of immersion where you can experience Night City first-hand. With the next-gen patch, many of the countless bugs that broke the game have disappeared. But not all. The experience continues to have major flaws. Plus it still doesn't have a decent police search system. All in all, this is undoubtedly the best version of the game, and everything good it did at its launch now makes it much better. Adding that it finally feels like the ARPG that should have been launched.",2022-02-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 621949cc18c4f5b9825b6659,Console Creatures,Bobby Pashalidis,80,"Cyberpunk 2077's patch 1.5 brings with it a next-gen upgrade and a ton of improvements, making CD Projekt's divisive title finally worth checking out.",2022-02-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 62154a119e5c48c548d88560,Push Square,Robert Ramsey,80,"Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5 is the game that PlayStation fans should have been playing in 2020. While it still falls short when measured against the immense expectations that surrounded its release, everything that Cyberpunk gets right is so much easier to enjoy when the game isn't crippled by technical issues. The main story's a thrill ride, the combat's a blast, and Night City is an incredible open world setting. And the best part is that CD Projekt Red finally has a stable foundation to build upon. It took 14 months to get here, but the future of Cyberpunk 2077 actually holds a lot of promise.",2022-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 6214d0089e5c48c548d88163,Press Start,Kosta Andreadis,85,"Cyberpunk 2077's long-awaited next-gen console update is here, and the extended wait looks to have been worth it. The Performance Mode corrects all of the poor frame-rate issues in one fell swoop, not to mention the several thousand bug fixes that 14-months and change can bring. There's even some new stuff to discover, from the ability to purchase/rent apartments to an overhaul of enemy AI. As a reboot of sorts it's by no means perfect, but it's now a great foundation on which to deliver more Night City stories.",2022-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 621150329e5c48c548d84c68,PPE.pl,Mateusz Wróbel,80,"If you haven't played Cyberpunk 2077 and you have a PS5 or XSX| S, this is the perfect time to catch up on this adventure. The console port is decent and, above all, stable.",2022-02-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 62138f159e5c48c548d87bec,GamingBolt,Shubhankar Parijat,60,"Cyberpunk 2077 isn't the disaster that it was at launch, but even on more powerful hardware, it's just a slightly more polished version of a deeply disappointing game.",2022-02-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 620fe3189e5c48c548d82c7f,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,90,"I am not going to call this a commendable effort, because honestly, this is how Cyberpunk 2077 should have been released in the first place. Sadly, committing to last-gen platforms at first, combined with fan demand, death threats, and the COVID-19 pandemic, resulted in a botched version of a great game that left a horrendous first impression. That is not the case with this PS5 version. This is how Cyberpunk 2077 should be played.",2022-02-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 622b9b0167855975e5860f13,Expansive,,75,"Cyberpunk 2077 finally feels at home on PS5, but remains a cautionary tale rather than a comeback story.",2022-02-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 62164c9a9e5c48c548d88d56,gameranx,,,,2022-02-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 62320c5e67855975e586e474,Tom's Guide,Henry T. Casey,40,"Having finished my Cyberpunk 2077 review, I am ready to scream ""I'm free!"" Though the masochist in me is considering spending more time to finish the mainline story (There are multiple endings, which is why I might just read synopses online), I'm happy to be done with this game. If you were thinking about getting it (if you can even buy it), my best advice is to hold off for a while.",2022-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 61b379b483e54798d121f162,VGamingNews,Joseph Whitfield,85,"Putting all of the bad business decisions to one side, we are left with a great game that I urge people to experience and, a year since release, most of the main bugs have been cleaned up. The main story is on the short side and feels rushed, and once levelled up to a certain point, everything becomes a little too easy. The side missions are where the fun resides and taking time to explore the huge open world, getting to know the history of the city and the key inhabitants is the most rewarding quality about Cyberpunk 2077. The whole piece showcases a gritty life in the underworld with over the top violence but also eases the tone with moments of utterly insane fetch quests. Cyberpunk 2077 might have taken a year to get to a decent state but has been one of the most fun games I’ve played in the last 12 months, warts and all.",2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 61f1c0429e5c48c548d73ecf,Inverse,,80,"Developer CD Projekt Red reached for the stars with 'Cyberpunk 2077'. That made for a much longer fall, and yet the trash that cushions the fall is softer than ever before.",2021-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 613ff22f8ebcf0a6ad13bb2b,EIP Gaming,Daniel D,60,"Nice to look at, only OK to play. If you can ignore all the broken promises, and the lack of any real RPG gameplay, there's a halfway-decent FPS game here. If, on the other hand, you buy this game expecting it to be the sweeping, branching-narrative RPG that was advertised, you're gonna be disappointed.",2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 6026abae09a8836065e60dc8,pressakey.com,Tobias Heinen,75,"I'm in a huge conflict with Cyberpunk 2077. Much of this game is just fantastically well written, the characters draw me in and I want to learn more about them and the world around them. A densely populated city, terrific graphics splendor and deep role-playing weave makes this future dystopia something special. If it weren't for the ugly grimace that lurks around every corner, every quest and every dialogue. The first patches provide some improvement, but how much work does CDPR still have to invest to make Cyberpunk 2077 as playable as possible on all platforms? Of course, a lot is planned, but is that enough to make up for the disastrous start and appease bruised customers and shareholders?",2021-02-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 605c17f0cfbed43e464654bb,Cat with Monocle,Amanda Cuprys,50,"Cyberpunk 2077 tries too hard to come across as cool, dark, and gritty, and instead feels like a wannabe edgelord. A shallow environment with average gameplay makes this an unoriginal experience that feels like a flashy reskin of any other game. Add in the insane amount of hype leading up to release and the constant game crashes, and players are left with nothing but disappointment. Not cool, man. Not cool.",2021-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 6022f9d50f8974118c93a870,Vamers,Edward Swardt,100,"Cyberpunk 2077 is a truly massive game. While it is not as big in scale as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, or as great in status as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, it most certainly is one of the most ambitious titles of 2020 and now 2021. There are bugs and the game may not be as polished as many gamers have hoped, but it is nowhere near as scary or as bad as the bandwagon has made it out to be. In practice, the game serves as a fun romp in a dystopian world where cybernetic implants and prosthetics prevail. The player takes on the role of V, a merc who wants to make it big, in a living and breathing city with a life of its own. Supporting characters are by far the game’s strongest feature, with animations and voice overs that truly are next level. It may not be the masterpiece everyone expected, but it comes very close.",2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 61f015639e5c48c548d72023,ElderPlayers ,,85,"When you contemplate the amazing story and world, the wonderful gameplay, expressive environments, and amazing graphics, then your eyes turn to the weak world, and the design of the stages contradicting the identity of the game, the absence of valuable story background in the characters and the weak musical performance, you wonder to yourself amid mixed feelings about the game .. What is it Even? Why is their this disparity and what is this fall into the negatives points that the studio excelled in before, And you'll find that Cyberpunk 2077 is a game that, like many others, has fallen into a victim due to bad management decisions, and while it could have become an icon alongside The Witcher, it stood in the middle with very creative aspects and hard-to-overlook negatives.",2021-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 600e93f20f8974118c938eb3,Worth Playing,Chris Barnes,60,"I enjoyed Cyberpunk 2077 despite its warts. Underneath all of the bugs, broken AI, and questionable Reeves voice acting is a gem of a game that would greatly benefit from additional polish. Considering the developer's track record, I fully expect CD Projekt Red to release voluminous updates to address the title's many issues, but until the inevitable ""Game of the Year"" edition, prepare yourself for a fun cyberpunk playground that's currently marred with a litany of issues.",2021-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 6007570b0f8974118c938896,RPG Italia,Gabriele Aroni,90,A gripping story in a wonderful cyberpunk setting.,2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 600626900f8974118c938676,Video Chums,Trey Griffeth,60,"Cyberpunk 2077 is a frustrating mess. Its main narrative and characters are compelling but it's all within a game so buggy that, in terms of games with good stories and botched launches, it gives Fallout: New Vegas a run for its money. While I enjoyed my time in Night City because of its solid writing and characters, I cannot give Cyberpunk 2077 a recommendation.",2021-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 61a65d50aa8769f9eced88b7,GamesCreed,Junior Onunkwo,94,Cyberpunk 2077 is a phenomenal game that initially lost a lot of credibility due to the unfathomable tally of issues that occurred when it arrived.,2021-01-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 6002722f0f8974118c9384ad,GotGame,Cole Nixon,65,"Cyberpunk 2077 is a massive undertaking, and unfortunately this undertaking doesn’t completely hit its mark. It has potential, but the product currently available needs more work. I enjoyed the experience, but it was a struggle at times.",2021-01-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 5fff42720f8974118c9382df,The Angry Joe Show,Joe Vargas,50,,2021-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 60144aff0f8974118c939864,NoobFeed,Linden Garcia,73,"Now that three major patches have been released, Is Cyberpunk 2077 worth your time on PC?",2021-01-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 60043dcb0f8974118c93850f,FourFaceButtons,David Aedo,30,"Mediocre combat, poor AI, and lackluster RPG options, but it's wrapped around a great world and intriguing story. Too bad about the endless bugs that practically ruin the game.",2021-01-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 5ff9ba500f8974118c937f29,Game Debate,Chad Norton,90,"There's a lot of surface detail, that is clearly just set dressing, yet it still provides one of the most incredibly realized and mature worlds to date. The story and characters are wonderful and pull you into their needs and wants. If you don't mind a number of immersion-breaking bugs or lack of polish, then Cyberpunk 2077 absolutely measures up to be one of the best games out there, but only if you're willing to put the work in to find the good stuff.",2021-01-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 5ff870070f8974118c937eed,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,,"The truth of the matter is, Cyberpunk 2077 is a very good, but very flawed experience, but one that is still worth having. And with any luck, one that will continue to improve over time.",2021-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 5ff702200f8974118c937e14,MMORPG.com,Poorna Shankar,90,"Cyberpunk 2077 is not perfect. But the fact is, it doesn’t need to be to completely surpass my expectations. Given my experience and placing that against my expectations, I can unequivocally say that Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the greatest games I have ever played. The brilliant world, outstanding level design, seemingly endless density of detail paired with exceptional performances in incredibly engaging stories, all backed by truly groundbreaking graphics technology combine to create a supremely exceptional experience.",2021-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 5ff701f00f8974118c937e12,RPG Fan,John Tucker,70,"With all of this in mind, Cyberpunk 2077 ends up being one of those games that can be frustrating to love. There are good design elements all over, from a menu option disabling licensed music for streaming to quests that completely change based on whether you choose to go in guns blazing or stay hidden and make sense both ways. The main and side quests are all packed full of great story, the characters are fun to get to know… and yet despite all of the effort that went into this game, we also see the bad design choices I discussed above and an unplayable console version. If you can take the places where it’s a bad example and remember to do better in your own life, and maybe wait until it’s been patched into working, there’s an amazing game here that you can be glad you experienced.",2021-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 5ff701ab0f8974118c937e0a,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,60,"Cyberpunk 2077 is far from ready on the consoles, but it's not close to being ready on the PC, either. Cyberpunk 2077 truly excels in the characters and stories it creates by forming a beautiful, dystopian city that dwarfs many digital cityscapes that came before it. Progression systems are solid if underwhelming; other areas, like civilians and the wanted system, are broken or neglected. The experience is undermined every step of the way, especially on the PS4. This was a disastrous release, and you're better off getting a refund or not purchasing the game until these issues are fixed - if not for your own sake, then perhaps out of principle after we were all misled by CDPR's attempt to hide last-gen issues until it was too late.",2021-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 5ff7da010f8974118c937ec4,Siliconera,Keri Honea,60,"I am seriously envious of my friends playing this game who aren’t having issues (mostly PC players), because I see glimpses of the greatness Cyberpunk 2077 has in store. Once CD Projekt Red works through these crashing and glitching issues, and maybe moves the console version of the game into at least a beta phase, it could be fantastic. I, for one, am looking forward to replaying the game with all new choices when Cyberpunk 2077 is fit for console launch.",2021-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,5e0277378de542ce9bf891d2f919d6c8 5d866dd393765d6778736d35,Gaming Masters,Eddie Stubbington,80,"Loads of replayability, but way too much paid DLC",2016-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dcf93765d6778736c93,The Digital Fix,Edward Smith,80,"With great gameplay and a funky aesthetic, Tropico 5 manages to turn its dubious subject matter into something enjoyable. It's a pity that it doesn't quite sit comfortably on the PlayStation 4, but it's an engrossing experience nonetheless.",2015-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dcf93765d6778736c90,Game Revolution,Peter Paras,70,"The bottom line is Tropico 5 is a good entry-level sim and strategy game. If you love SimCity and Civilization, this should be up your alley. Of course, you could just keep playing a board game, but I digress…",2015-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dca93765d6778736be1,Push Square,Sammy Barker,80,"Tropico 5 is a real treat – and not just because it's something a little bit different. The game's sharp sense of humour tallies well with its accessible yet intricate economical action, and while it's always likely to be an acquired taste, we're hoping that it sparks a swell of console construction games. If you're even the slightest bit intrigued, you should give this a go. And just so that we're clear: that's an order.",2015-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dca93765d6778736bc2,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,70,"Tropico 5 is a solid and gleefully wicked take on city building and strategy. The game's modes and tone cleverly push you toward the path of power-mad nutbag at every step, but frequent restarts can feel like an insufferable drag.",2015-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dc793765d6778736b8f,Destructoid,Robert Summa,80,"While Tropico 5 isn't the game-of-the-year masterpiece of a generation, it's a more-than serviceable sim and strategy title that can satisfy a grossly under-served genre within the console community. If you love SimCity and Civilization and are dying for something similar on your PS4, then there really is no reason not to have and enjoy this game to its fullest extent.",2015-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dd193765d6778736ce8,Gamers FTW,Jamal Khan,75,"If you already own Tropico 5 then the lack of new content means that there is little reason to purchase the title again but if you a newcomer and are looking for an enjoyable RTS game on the PS4, look no further than Tropico 5.",2015-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dc793765d6778736b80,God is a Geek,Dan Naylor,80,A fun and surprisingly deep city-builder.,2015-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dd293765d6778736d12,Kill Screen,Nicholas Milanes,75,To play Tropico 5 is to look behind the cult of personality surrounding iconic leaders throughout history—who are both lionized and loathed—to understand the rationale behind both their atrocities and their good deeds. The loopy dictator is only as loopy as the world that made him; his brand of insanity merely combats the surrounding insanity. Tropico is an open invitation to either revel in it or understand it.,2015-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dcf93765d6778736c99,Metro GameCentral,Roger Hargreaves,70,"On the PC there are too few new features to satisfy existing fans, but on the PlayStation 4 the joys of being an island dictator still feel enjoyably fresh.",2015-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dca93765d6778736bd9,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"Dialing the difficulty up also provides a real test of anyone's management abilities. So look past the satirical elements of Tropico 5. The humour is there, and it's funny, but the real strength of this series - especially with Sim City falling off the map completely in recent years - is that it plays so, so well.",2015-04-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dc193765d6778736a4f,Examiner,Joe McCallister,80,"Back is the great experience of building your legacy, and ""Tropico 5"" like a fine rum-based beverage on its own, comes to PlayStation 4 with more features and a solid bundle of options. This version of ""Tropico 5"" could be considered that fine rum-based beverage with the proper garnish.",2015-04-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dc193765d6778736a52,PlayStation LifeStyle,Dyani Wood,80,"Tropico 5 on the Ps4 is the first city-builder we have had for the console, and it thankfully does a great job at it. I won't be getting bored of it any time soon, as there are so many ways to play it. It's flaws are quickly overlooked as you have fun with the gameplay and narrative. The graphics are fun to inspect, because every citizen and building are as detailed as the menu system that rules their lives. From the campaign, to the sandbox, and even to the multiplayer, I'm eager to make sure that the Ivles McKittensby dynasty becomes a ruling force to reckon with in my quest to make and govern the perfect tropical island.",2015-04-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dc193765d6778736a4a,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,80,"'Tropico 5' is less of a sequel and more of an update for the franchise, as could be said of its immediate predecessor. It is more accessible to a grizzled 'Tropico' fan, but the gameplay is still as addictive as ever. The limited multiplayer and lovely sandbox mode give the game legs, even if it's hampered by some visual and tutorial issues. Deep city building mechanics and a sardonic sense of humor make it stand out in the sparse field of simulation titles on the 360.",2014-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dce93765d6778736c55,CGMagazine,Andrew Foltz,80,"Players looking for a fun sim experience could do a lot worse than Tropico 5,",2014-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dce93765d6778736c5b,Cubed3,Jordan Hurst,60,"The developers at Haemimont Games have taken their series apart and reassembled it in a whole new way, and while the result is riddled with flaws, it's also charming, funny, and welcoming to newcomers and veterans alike. As aimless steps away from stagnation go, that's a pretty solid one.",2014-09-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dd493765d6778736d61,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,72,"Taking control of El Presidente and ruling over a sunny paradise used to be a unique guilty pleasure for RTS fans. Tropico 5 retains some of that, and newcomers might appreciate the gameplay alterations, but overall the franchise seems to be slipping.",2014-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dce93765d6778736c35,Worth Playing,Dustin Chadwell,85,"I really enjoyed my time with Tropico 5. As a total package, it's a great starting point for new players. Gameplay mechanics like diplomacy have been simplified, so it's pretty easy to understand for newcomers. It'll help to have some working knowledge of similar sim titles, but even without that background, the campaign does a great job of easing you into the basic functions of city-building. The simplification isn't always in the best interest of the game, as I found when attempting to stave off exports of much-needed resources. While trade routes are a great addition, not being able to have direct control over which goods I export and import was often problematic. Issues like this are few and far between with Tropico 5, making it an overall positive and very fun experience.",2014-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dc893765d6778736bac,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,70,"[L]ike with many simulation games there are AI issues, especially with the automated combat that sees single squads of your troops run off to fight multiple squads on their own and in turn, lose. This can be a problem in multiplayer games, alongside no ability to save, meaning that it's a nice 'for the fans' feature that still needs some work to become an actual selling point. But like with any modern game a lot of these minor issues can be fixed in patches, and with any city builder, the game works best when played alone. Just like ruling a tropical island paradise. ",2014-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dd193765d6778736ced,VGChartz,Daniel Carreras,,The end result is a good game that is held back by the very thing strategists come to this genre for: the freedom to use your own planning and tactics to win the game.,2014-06-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dd093765d6778736cc8,The Escapist,Jonathan Bolding,80,"A solid, accessible city builder, Tropico 5 gets out of the way and lets you have the fun you came for without pissing around in fiddly details.",2014-06-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dd493765d6778736d89,GameSkinny,Landon Sommer,80,"Tropico 5 really wants you to win the hearts of your people as dictator. Well, maybe a little.",2014-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dc893765d6778736b9c,Polygon,Charlie Hall,65,Tropico 5 made me feel powerful in the worst way,2014-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dcf93765d6778736c96,Arcade Sushi,Alex Langley,85,"If you enjoy SimCity, any of the previous Tropico games, or city-building games in general, you'll probably find a lot to like here— unless you get it for PC, in which case you may not be able to play it until its developers get their coding under control.",2014-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dc593765d6778736b27,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alec Meer,0,"There are some bum notes both tonally and strategically, Tropico old hands will find the bones of the things over-familiar, and despite having tons of things to fiddle with ultimately it's hard not call it a lightweight game. I really think it has to be, though.",2014-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dc593765d6778736b10,Game Debate,Stuart Thomas,85,"For those who have never played a Tropico game, I heartily encourage a look at this fine series. For old timers who've always enjoyed the leisurely pace and low difficulty, there's always the opportunity to cheat yourself a little extra money at any time. The graphics are mediocre as usual, but it's more than made up for by the gameplay. I said I'd be pleased with more of the same, and much of the core game remains unchanged, but with just enough that's new and interesting to keep you engaged.",2014-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dd493765d6778736d94,GameGrin,Ryan Davies,75,"I'm just going to state the obvious to round things up: this is basically Tropico 4.5. There simply isn't enough variation from the previous game to justify its development, let alone the full price tag, so I simply cannot score it too highly. Yet, as mentioned, I can happily recommend Tropico 5 as a game in and of itself. For newcomers to the series the inclusion of multiplayer, the eras system and some decent general balancing work make this the best iteration of Tropico yet. For series fans however, it'll be difficult to see past the lack of innovation. In all likelihood though, like me you'll still have a great time playing it, and isn't that what's most important?",2014-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dd293765d6778736d15,IGN,Rob Zacny,72,"It's a tropical vacation, always pleasant and relaxing… and one that you're always ready to leave behind.",2014-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dc693765d6778736b68,EGM,Joe Layton,60,"Tropico 5 is a noticeable, if subtle, revision on the Tropico formula. The new Eras and the Dynasty system create additional gameplay layers without disrupting the balance of the experience. The multiplayer, while fun when it works, mostly doesn't.",2014-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dce93765d6778736c4b,We Got This Covered,Chaz Neeler,80,"Tropico 5 stands as the perfect place for newcomers to the franchise to hone their craft, but veteran rulers may not find enough here to demand an upgrade. ",2014-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dc593765d6778736b24,PCGamesN,Fraser Brown,70,"At number 5, we're still seeing iteration rather than revolution. Everything that's great about Tropico 5 is built on the same foundation that all the previous games have built on. That's a solid foundation, of course, but it's become a bit too familiar. There aren't any surprises to be found here. But just as familiarity can breed contempt, it can also provide comfort. Returning to Tropico remains a delight, and the drive to plonk down one more hotel, oversee one more year and win yet another election continues to make it the sort of game that can swallow hour after hour.",2014-05-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dce93765d6778736c5f,GameZone,Lance Liebl,80,"While the combat irks me, the game stays true to itself while making solid steps forward. The music, visuals and comedy keep that vibrant Tropico vibe, while the addition of eras for tiered progress make the game fresh.",2014-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dd093765d6778736cce,COGconnected,Doug Mercer,75,"Overall, Tropico 5 makes a solid entry into a genre already populated by great games. It has some drawbacks, but it gives you a good construction game while offering enough variety of play to offer many hours of fun games and great replay value.",2014-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dc493765d6778736ae4,GameWatcher,Nick Horth,80,"Fives games in and the Tropico series has really found its feet, creating a cheery and relaxing ambience that sets it quite apart from other city-builders out there. From the music to the bright and colourful graphics and the irreverent wit of your various staff, it's got a very unique character that makes the simple gameplay very addictive.",2014-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dd393765d6778736d44,PC Gamer,Phil Savage,78,"Not a dramatic reinvention, but still an enjoyable game of construction, economics and election fraud.",2014-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dd293765d6778736d1b,GamingBolt,Kurtis Simpson,75,Tropico 5 will inevitably keep you going and the dynamic nature of it's gameplay will keep you on your toes. Along with gorgeous graphics and a quirky charm Tropico 5 is a must have for RTS fans.,2014-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dd093765d6778736cb6,Game Rant,Matt Rowland,70,"Ultimately, Tropico 5 features a number of improvements in an attempt to separate itself from the previous games in the series. The humor of the series remains and the addition of progressing through eras give a feeling of accomplishment. The core gameplay mechanics are largely unchanged though, but there is definitely a lot to like here and just enough change to give it a shot.",2014-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dca93765d6778736bde,Softpedia,Andrei Dumitrescu,85,The continued popularity of the Tropico series has something to do with the relative lack of old-school city and country management games on the market and the inability of the teams at Maxis and Electronic Arts to re-launch SimCity in any meaningful way.,2014-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dc193765d6778736a4d,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,60,"While the great entries to the Sim City series, the Civilizations of the world, even Ubisoft's Anno series and Galactic Civilizations II all give more back the more you put into it, Tropico 5 is unable to do that. And a lack of longevity in a game that should last so very long is just, ultimately, disappointing.",2014-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d866dd293765d6778736d28,Ars Technica,Rowan Kaiser,,Wait. Patches or expansions may tweak its motivational balance in the right direction.,2014-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,a178c2b75e20434696533628d8fdb296 5d86745b93765d677875e3be,Generación Xbox,,82,"The Count Lucanor hides behind its classic curtains, one of the best and most enjoyable adventures you'll ever enjoy. Highly recommended and enjoyable for players of all levels.",2018-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5f26c9a9d88e035744c1d750,Chicas Gamers,Álvaro Bustío,,"The game has surprised me a lot, not having a duration of more than 3-4 hours (depending on how skilled you are) and, in addition, there are several endings, although almost all depend on the last 15 minutes of the game. Also, to mention, that I have lived one of the most creepy moments in a long time despite its pixel art graphics; A valuable lesson, not to judge a book by its cover (or in this case ... by its big pixels !!!!).",2018-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745b93765d677875e3bd,PS3Blog.net,,80,"The Count Lucanor is a solid indie release on Nintendo Switch with a story that takes a turn into creepy territory, presented with an interesting minimalist pixel art style that makes the game stand out. It's a release that does not overstay its welcome, clocking in at around 3 to 5 hours depending on your skill level and how many rooms you end up completing between those with real letters and those with the fake ones, which is the perfect size for this quirky adventure.",2018-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745b93765d677875e3c2,GameSkinny,Erroll Maas,70,"Despite a few flaws, Baroque Decay's The Count Lucanor provides a brief, yet frightening and amusing experience.",2017-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745b93765d677875e3c0,PS4Blog.net,,70,"I can see why this game could be a hit for some people, but for me, it wasn't what I was expecting. I liked the chiptune songs and the general premise, but in the end, the game didn't manage to grab my attention. Some of the puzzles felt a bit tedious and navigating in the castle was confusing at first. But if you like creepy games and the pixel art style and chiptune music, then you should definitely give this one a go. It features different endings based on your actions, so do keep that in mind!",2017-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745b93765d677875e3ce,Nintendo Insider,Alex Seedhouse,80,"Unravelling the mystery around The Count Lucanor was one of the more memorable, and chilling, gaming experiences that I have had on Nintendo Switch, and something that you shouldn’t overlook on the Nintendo eShop. It’s a shame, then, that it is over all too quickly, your time in Tenebre Castle being over in two or three hours. But, with the promise that every decision that you make counts, there are five different endings that you can reach. It just depends on whether you dare go back, to hunt them out.",2017-12-08T05:00:00.000Z,False,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745b93765d677875e385,PlayStation Universe,Chris DeVisser,80,"With a wonderful story to experience, memorable and unique characters to meet, a trap-laden, monster-infested castle to explore, and multiple endings to discover, The Count Lucanor delivers a satisfyingly scary adventure. Though there are still a few bugs to be squashed (most have been taken care of with a day one patch), the port handles fairly well and is definitely worth checking out for any puzzle and/or horror indie game fans.",2017-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745a93765d677875e311,ZEFGame.ru,,80,"The Count Lucanor was a project that the commercials are unlikely to impress, but it is necessary to run the game and releases it only after completing, while leaving the aftertaste is really a holistic project that is not ashamed to show fan of horror games, I'm all love this genre and can confidently say that the adventure of Hans, became for me a small opening, unfortunately, at three hours, because that is how much is the full game walkthrough.",2017-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745a93765d677875e34b,PS3Blog.net,,80,"The Count Lucanor is a colorful, charming and fun release on Nintendo Switch. It's an addictive one that keeps you going until the end as you find yourself just trying to solve one more puzzle, until the adventure is over. Can you get all the endings? Let us know in the comments below!",2017-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745a93765d677875e313,Digitally Downloaded,,70,"The Count Lucanor excelled at showing a different side of fear that other studios should take cues from. On the downside, I'll never trust another goat again for as long as I live.",2017-11-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745a93765d677875e330,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,50,The Count Lucanor is as average as it gets.,2017-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745b93765d677875e3c8,Switch Player,Oliver Roderick,88,"The Count Lucanor is definitely worth a place in your Switch eShop library. Comprising a castle of a range of different puzzle challenges in each room, it's like a scarier version of the Crystal Maze. Well-written storytelling also helps its case, and while it may not be long, it certainly is memorable.",2017-10-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745b93765d677875e378,IGN Spain,Miguel Ángel Escudero,85,"An outstanding old fashioned adventure that may be not for everyone, but it's deep and very fun.",2017-10-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745a93765d677875e339,Nintendo Life,Ryan Craddock,70,"The Count Lucanor is a mostly enjoyable horror tale that is only prevented from being a truly great game thanks to a couple of performance issues and relatively short duration. At its best, the game offers a surprisingly rich story, intriguing (and genuinely creepy) characters and surroundings, and enjoyable puzzle-based tasks to ponder over. The candle and saving systems add to the stress imposed by the castle, forcing you to choose between being safe in the present or keeping supplies for later on (although a harder difficulty setting which provides less of these items could have worked wonders). If you're looking for something a little bit different, this could well be the game for you.",2017-10-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745b93765d677875e382,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,75,"At the end of the day The Count Lucanor is a bit of an unexpected gem if you’re in the right mindset and are looking for something different and creepy to play at this time of year. If you want action and excitement you can just keep on looking, the game will frustrate you within the first few minutes. If, however, you like your stories weird, your imagery to include a sense of the macabre, and to have equal moments of “OMG!” and “WTF?” sprinkled into the experience you could have some fun for a little while.",2017-10-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745a93765d677875e352,NintendoWorldReport,David Lloyd,80,"After getting over the fact that Hans walks too slow, I really started to get captured in the mythos surrounding the castle. The story was engaging and the puzzles were satisfyingly difficult, the only issue being it really is only a one and done experience. A worthwhile experience, but you can really only be shocked by a decapitated head surrounded by dancing goats once.",2017-10-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745b93765d677875e388,Cubed3,Olivia Falk,70,"The Count Lucanor is a clever little horror game that succeeds in avoiding cheap scares in favour of some truly disturbing moments. In an ironic twist, most, if not all, of the actual ""jump scares"" are caused by Hans rather than directed towards him. Additionally, the game features several shiver-inducing moments, varied endings (most of which can be seen by saving right before the final area), and a lovely presentation that includes chiptune covers of classical Bach pieces. It's nothing revolutionary, but for a few unsettling hours of addictive puzzle solving, Hans' journey through Tenebre Castle is worth a look. Plus, that kobold is just so darn cute!",2017-06-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745b93765d677875e3d4,New Game Network,Charlie Nicholson,78,"The Count Lucanor's patchwork of previous gothic titles might strike as unoriginal, but its own merits shine through as a contemporary play on the classical fable. The hidden choices and nuanced characters offer a thematic narrative uncertainty, and an ever-present sense of threat overrides the conventional 'jump scare'. A folk tale in the guise of an adventure-RPG.",2016-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745c93765d677875e3e3,GameSpew,Becca Smith,80,"[The Count Lucanor] has a way of masterfully mixing together silly and scary in that way that makes you feel like you should be giggling, but instead you're crying in the corner",2016-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745b93765d677875e3cb,TechRaptor,Perry Ruhland,80,A thoroughly enjoyable survival horror title that can provide good scares and a great atmosphere.,2016-03-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745b93765d677875e3d1,COGconnected,Thi Chao,75,"Boasting clear inspiration from great titles such as The Legend of Zelda and Silent Hill, it’s all packed into a terrifying RPG puzzle game.",2016-03-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 5d86745b93765d677875e3c5,Attack of the Fanboy,Louisa Bhairam,90,"A unique and excellent adventure, with puzzles and mystery at every turn. Although its main appeal will be to retro gamers, there are enough strong qualities to attract those who may not normally play within this genre. Graphics and soundtrack are charming and a joy to experience.",2016-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,9818340358a04e39a49a8bb984229d98 6134edb5fcc37bee8d17ac86,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,70,"The art style, music and sound effects work very well with a story that has a specific tone with proper emotional punch but the gameplay doesn’t really give you anything to have enough motivation for reading so many dialogues that sometimes go longer than they should.",2021-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,e33a567a8ce04ed5abc23d5e46a98087 60dd9d308f7460af4f50473c,NintendoWorldReport,James Jones,70,"If you like narrative-style adventures, like Night in the Woods and its ilk, then this is an easy recommendation. If you like strong characters then this should be a priority to play. However, if you need a little more gameplay in your games then this might not be for you.",2021-07-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,e33a567a8ce04ed5abc23d5e46a98087 60c306b9a04c076a0da8fda8,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Alberto Martin,91,"Mutazione makes us see, with praiseworthy ease, the wonders that are hidden in our daily lives, the beauty of tranquility and calm, the need to stop and observe our surroundings and converse with those close to us: listen to their stories and feel ourselves heard.",2021-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,e33a567a8ce04ed5abc23d5e46a98087 60c01421ab3e90299df706c4,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,80,"I had an unexpectedly good time with Mutazione. I thought it was going to be more of a quirky point-and-click adventure, but it turned out to be something very different. Not that that’s a bad thing! Quite the contrary, in fact. Mutazione proved to be an unbelievably zen experience that I haven’t enjoyed since I last played Spiritfarer, which, considering how much I loved that game, is pretty high praise.",2021-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,e33a567a8ce04ed5abc23d5e46a98087 5f26d0efd88e035744c1d781,Kritiqal,Nate Kiernan,,"Mutazione imagines a beautiful and complex life founded on small, self-sustaining community and a respect for the natural world. It is charming and warm but also plain about the challenges of sustaining a community like this. It reckons with the contradictions of colonialist greed and asks if things couldn’t be rebuilt without hierarchies and violence.",2020-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,e33a567a8ce04ed5abc23d5e46a98087 5fd14f32038871749d4185e7,SpaceNerd.it,Alberto Mantione,70,"Mutazione is a singular title that finds its pros and cons in this peculiarity. Those looking for a traditional adventure, where the progress is also subject to the resolution of puzzles or fights, will probably be disappointed.",2020-02-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,e33a567a8ce04ed5abc23d5e46a98087 5e208eb54a8a3b376f4385ca,AnaitGames,Marta Trivi,90,"A game about caring that remembers us that each person seeks for help on their own terms, and that for caring first you need to be humble enought to sit down and listen.",2020-01-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,e33a567a8ce04ed5abc23d5e46a98087 5dd2735f66e2226fc006366d,TheSixthAxis,Steve C,70,"Mutazione is a great example of how games can immerse you in a world in a manner that no other medium can achieve. Whilst it doesn't push any envelopes, it is easy to recommend to anybody who is interested in games that can get an emotional response. Don't let the description soap opera put you off; this is a movingly, melancholic and meditative experience.",2019-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,e33a567a8ce04ed5abc23d5e46a98087 5f3ba73459864725e2d7349e,GaminGuardian,Leonardo Jiménez Pernía,73,"Has pleasantly surprised me. A story about characters and feelings in a very interesting mutant world. If you like drama, love affairs and good stories, Mutazione may be a good option.",2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,e33a567a8ce04ed5abc23d5e46a98087 5db0d6ae64f5787ec01342f8,BaziCenter,Hashem Habibian,50,"Although Mutazione seems like a journey full of exciting adventures, the bad execution of its ideas led to a very boring adventure experience.",2019-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,e33a567a8ce04ed5abc23d5e46a98087 5d9b9923dd86394a4155a186,Cubed3,Daniel Rivas,80,"The world of Mutiazone is full of life and drama, and its interesting scandal-filled story and engaging characters do a fantastic job of conveying this story in a way that leaves you genuinely invested in the characters and the island itself. Although the world can feel a little small and repetitive at times, the soundtrack and beautiful visuals ensure that the player stays entertained and longing for even more at the story's conclusion.",2019-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,e33a567a8ce04ed5abc23d5e46a98087 5d9b6fefdd86394a4155a08e,Polygon,Ana Diaz,,"It’s a rare game in which you’re asked to give something, whether it’s your time or effort, instead of taking something you need to move the story along. It’s a game about being of service to a community, and the rewards that comes with that act.",2019-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,e33a567a8ce04ed5abc23d5e46a98087 5d88d8cde8d62539d8365bd8,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,80,"A kind and gentle adventure that's filled with vivid life. ",2019-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,e33a567a8ce04ed5abc23d5e46a98087 5d88c850e8d62539d8365b70,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,80,"Mutazione is simple, but achieves what it sets out to do: tell an emotional story about community, family, and forgiveness among a memorable ensemble cast. It's relaxing, compelling, and unique. That it also looks and sounds magnificent is just the icing on the cake.",2019-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,e33a567a8ce04ed5abc23d5e46a98087 5d8680d193765d67787ac3a0,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alice Bell,,"Most of the inhabitants of Mutazione are engaging and lovely, especially the ones who aren’t. You will have favourites, and you will know where to find people, running around to talk to everyone like you would in the hub area in a BioWare game.",2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,e33a567a8ce04ed5abc23d5e46a98087 5d8680d193765d67787ac39e,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,90,"From its wonderful art style to its expertly-mixed audio design, it’s clear to see so much love has gone into this game. Mutazione may only be a short experience, but it’s one that feels very special. ",2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,e33a567a8ce04ed5abc23d5e46a98087 5d8680d193765d67787ac39c,God is a Geek,Chris White,90,Mutazione has a beautifully written narrative filled with wonderful characters and a captivating story.,2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,e33a567a8ce04ed5abc23d5e46a98087 5fde90848add7352830ff14a,Geeks Under Grace,,70,"A Total War Saga: Troy is a promising, if not quite polished game, that brings the Trojan War epic to life and has a lot to offer both veterans and new players of the Total War franchise.",2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f7d26403e66016bf9ecc232,New Game Network,Daniel Nichols,73,"Troy is a good addition to the Total War franchise with an interesting setting. However, it does not capture the imagination or attention like previous entries in the franchise.",2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f5de385f7c1f130627f63c7,Oyungezer Online,,75,"A Total War Saga: TROY will definitely attract an audience with its charming theme, that's for sure. But I can't suggest this game to hardcore strategy fans, it's too easy and simple.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f43cffb62b431526f8e23ce,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,75,"Epic conflict from Greek mythology in exciting campaigns, but without improvements in Total war series.",2020-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f43740162b431526f8e2366,Spaziogames,,75,"A Total War Saga: Troy feels neither like an historic game, nor like a legendary tale. It stands in between, but it's an interesting gameplay experience and a spin-off that fans should try.",2020-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f4476f662b431526f8e26d2,Checkpoint Gaming,Taylor King,80,"Total War Saga as a mini series of smaller scoped historical settings has allowed for incredibly rich myths and legends to be portrayed in a Total War game. Troy is no different. The Total War formula is able to seamlessly integrate itself into the Homeric epic, and the added mythological nature of the original story makes for a diverse range of Heroes and Kingdoms to choose from, making each campaign feel unique and purposeful.",2020-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f48dd7f62b431526f8e2db8,Gamersky,棘皮动物的野望,75,"The story of Troy is still attractive nowadays, Total War: Troy combines it with the spirit of Total War series. As a result, it is indeed interesting but not so innovative or exceeding one's expectation.",2020-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f44331062b431526f8e254f,Gamefa,Amirmehdi Namjoo,83,"A Total War Saga: Troy is an excellent take on the mytho-historic Trojan War. It introduces new mechanics for each of the game's eight factions that give each hero a unique feel. The art direction of the game and how they used poetry arts to create the campaign map's skybox makes the game even more stylish and exquisite. There are still some problems in Diplomacy and AI, like almost every other Total War game. Also, the siege battles are not as impressive as normal ones. With all this in mind, A Total War Saga: Troy is better than Thrones of Britannia and worth playing.",2020-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f43e1a762b431526f8e23ea,Destructoid,Josh Tolentino,75,"A Total War Saga: Troy plays it safe in some slightly disappointing ways, but brings enough new to the table that I would appreciate seeing its ideas make their way over to the next mainline Total War game.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f3ff97862b431526f8e20a9,MonsterVine,Shannon P. Drake,80,Fewer vampires and more Greeks! It’s Bronze Age Total War.,2020-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f3ecca362b431526f8e1f47,BaziCenter,Amirali Ghobadian,70,"There is no denying that A Total War Saga: Troy is suffering from numerous problems, as the formula that started with Rome 2 and reached its full potential with Warhammer 2 is starting to show its age, and proves that it is time for major changes in the core mechanisms of the series. All that said, Troy is still an entertaining experience if you are a hardcore strategy fan and can keep you engaged for many, many hours.",2020-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f3d1791cd498717d194975b,IGN Italy,Andrea Giongiani,82,A good addition to the Total War roster. It offers some unique new mechanics and a very different playstile for each hero. Balancing issues however damage the overall experience.,2020-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f3c7d0fcd498717d19496eb,GameSpot,David Wildgoose,70,"A meaty, engrossing strategy spin-off with an attention to detail that is both a blessing and a curse.",2020-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f3bea4959864725e2d73564,Merlin'in Kazanı,Samet Basri Taşlı,75,"Based on the Iliad epic, Troy appeals to both Total War veterans and players who want to enter the series. Players looking for a good strategy game should definitely try this game.",2020-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f3bbc2c59864725e2d7350d,Twinfinite,Khayl Adam,90,"As a first foray, it is an incredibly impressive effort from Creative Asselby Sofia, a team that has done incredible justice to one of the most important tales of the ancient world.",2020-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f3b92c159864725e2d73487,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,60,"The success of a Total War depends on the delicate balance between the turn-based portion of the game and the real-time strategic battles. While the latter are deep and with very few smudges, the former is extremely unbalanced and presents a series of issues – in some cases quite serious – that undermine the whole experience.",2020-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f4405e262b431526f8e250b,Gameliner,Claudia Tjia,70,"A Total War Saga: Troy is a solid strategy game with almost all the elements that we have come to expect from the previous Total War games. In this section there is a lot of experimentation with new features, such as the Divine Will, weight classes of military units and managing five different resources instead of just money. While one feature works out better than another, they all offer a refreshing new feature in a series that has always been great in its own right. Adding the new features does mean that it can be a bit overwhelming at times, because there are so many things to micromanage. Once you understand how it works, you can spend hours playing war.",2020-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f42bc0262b431526f8e22ed,Gamelite,Alessandro Caluri,68,"A Total War Saga: Troy is a title that shows ups and downs. Without a doubt it's a better spin-off than the previous one (Thrones of Britannia), thanks to a breathtaking setting with attention to detail. The Homeric victory is infact much more interesting than the classical one. Troy relies heavily on some mechanics but then takes inexplicable steps backwards.",2020-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f3ac00d59864725e2d733bd,Metro GameCentral,,70,"If you play it for free this is an excellent introduction to the concept of Total War, but as a paid-for product it's a sometimes awkward mix of fact and fiction, old problems and new.",2020-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f399fbc59864725e2d7309e,GameMAG,,70,"A Total War Saga: Troy is not a bad game, but some of the developers' decisions were quite controversial. However, it will always find its loyal fans thanks to unique setting. And it's possible that later it will be expanded and upgraded.",2020-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5fb7f2ba038871749d415e43,Area Xbox,,78,"As parto f the famous Total War saga this Strategy game seems simplified when compared to the resto f the series, the focus of the game seems to make it easier to jump into combat the mythology touch makes it feel unique in it’s series.",2020-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f4916b862b431526f8e2e75,GaminGuardian,Cristian León Matesanz,70,"A good strategy war game that will be specially enjoyed by those who love both history and myth from Troya's war, with greats visuals that makes posible having a more realistic experience.",2020-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f35706931b9014139fe2634,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Nate Crowley,,This is a good Total War game.,2020-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f353cef31b9014139fe2485,Gameblog,Camille Allard,70,"It is a true pleasure to discover a beloved franchise like Total War that uses the Trojan War as a background. It is a great RTS, with some fantastic artistic value and and a few novelties that make it really interesting for this series. Nevertheless, some mechanics like the economy are a bit under-exploited, especially in mid-game until the end. Difficulty feels very odd with enemies who use and abuse the agent system to sabotage your faction.",2020-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f3529d531b9014139fe245c,Eurogamer,Rick Lane,80,Total War heads to the Bronze Age for an entertaining and evocative brand of strategy.,2020-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f33f7b7145c006468c3bd88,AusGamers,,75,"Overall, it was easy to be drawn into A Total War Saga: TROY.",2020-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f34467631b9014139fe2307,CGMagazine,Preston Dozsa,70,"Total War Saga: Troy takes the Total War franchise to the Bronze Age and while it brings a handful of new changes, Troy is an interesting, but flawed entry in the Total War series.",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f34405d31b9014139fe22e4,Shacknews,Steve Tyminski,70,"It's not a perfect game, but fighting the Minotaur is too cool to pass up!",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f343f4431b9014139fe22c3,Gamers Heroes,Johnny Hurricane,80,"A Total War Saga: Troy is a good addition to the franchise, but is not recommended for new players. However, fans of the historical setting Total War games shouldn't hesitate to check this one out.",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f343eef31b9014139fe22c0,GamingTrend,Ron Burke,80,"Total War Saga: Troy is a step in an interesting direction. The ""Saga"" distinction allows the team to try some new concepts without disturbing the main franchise, and it does while remaining faithful to the historic roots of its predecessors, with a dash of the fantastical. Some technical wobbles remain, and the game can be occasionally obtuse, but there's a lot to enjoy here.",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f343e7e31b9014139fe22a2,God is a Geek,Chris Hyde,80,"A Total War Saga: Troy is a slightly different Total War game. It's commitment to the period, and all that entails is a lot of fun and well worth a look.",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f343e5c31b9014139fe229d,Cultured Vultures,Maxim Klose-Ivanov,60,"Though technically not a bad game by any stretch thanks to great art direction, solid gameplay, and several potentially fantastic ideas for the future, A Total War Saga: TROY is still an uneven and disappointingly stagnant entry in the Total War franchise.",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f343e4131b9014139fe2296,TheSixthAxis,Jim Hargreaves,80,"Splicing history with Hollywood, Troy is an exciting new take on the Total War formula. Sega's immense strategy series continues to snowball, absorbing and shedding new ideas, somehow keeping momentum despite that core gameplay remaining virtually untouched.",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f33fe29145c006468c3bd9f,PC Invasion,Jason Rodriguez,75,"A Total War Saga: Troy is limited in scope and unit variety. Similarly, its middle-ground approach between a purely historical title and one that's filled to the brim with mythological elements might not please everyone. Still, it manages to entertain owing to unique faction leader mechanics and Divine Will strategies. Grab it while it's free, but wait for a few fixes and balancing tweaks if you're planning on buying it separately.",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f33f93b145c006468c3bd95,Wccftech,Chris Wray,90,"With a focused approach, looking at the Trojan War, Total War Saga: Troy offers you the choice between following the story of the war or forging your own path, each time feeling different. This is enhanced by unique game mechanics for each faction within the game, though there are sadly a limited number, as well as adding mechanics that all factions work with like the favour of gods. This is backed up by a brilliant resource and city-management system, making this one of the more strategic Total War titles out there. There are some flaws, such as agents mostly feeling useless and a few small niggles with diplomacy and allied AI, but these are outshone by the aforementioned positives and a fantastically tactical combat system due to enhanced units and new terrain, as well as mythical units. Put simply, Total War Saga: Troy is an outstanding first entry from Creative Assembly Sofia and a fantastic entry to the Total War franchise, highlighting what the Saga spin-offs can bring.",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f33f8e7145c006468c3bd93,TrustedReviews,Ryan Jones,80,"A Total War Saga: Troy is a superb entry to Creative Assembly's strategy series, with both combat and diplomacy proving incredibly addictive. However, there have been a few tweaks to the Total War blueprint in order to accommodate the Bronze Age setting. Hardcore Total War fans may be dismayed by the lack of unit variety, but newcomers may well relish the simplified approach. The new economy system also adds a new depth to diplomacy and strategy, making non-combat play significantly more enjoyable no matter your Total War experience level. And with a smattering of Greek mythology, Troy feels one of the most distinctive entries to the series yet.",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f33f810145c006468c3bd90,PC Gamer,Fraser Brown,75,Refreshing tactical changes and some of the best maps in the series make this an experiment worth checking out.,2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f33f7eb145c006468c3bd8d,IGN,T.J. Hafer,80,"A Total War Saga: Troy absolutely nails its Bronze Age setting and comes up with interesting ways to make the period work in its grand strategy framework, but its AI has trouble wrapping its head around it.",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f33f7d9145c006468c3bd8a,TechRaptor,Alex Verdini,85,"A Total War Saga: Troy is a worthy successor with significant new features, such as Divine Will, that adds depth to the tried and true franchise.",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5f33f713145c006468c3bd85,PCGamesN,Richard Scott-Jones,80,"Vast, beautiful, and every bit as epic as its subject matter, Troy's designation as a 'Saga' doesn't reflect a brief spin-off, but a soaring remix of the Iliad, with just the occasional annoyance or backwards step.",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,4fc245c9e77a4560a31e0dc77e89d716 5ee32727c28b1c4114c282f5,CGMagazine,Brock McLaughlin,90,This Switch version is hands down the best way to play these games. They hold up remarkably well in 2020 thanks to the engaging story and memorable cast of characters.,2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5dcc44b966e2226fc0062aaf,Nintendo Times,Chris Laramie,80,"GREAT - If you’re up to the challenge, Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Editions are great experiences on the Switch. There is easily over 100 hours of entertainment here and although both look a bit dated, I found playing them on the handheld to be a great deal of fun.",2019-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5dc155dc7f2bb94cfe4bdc91,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,100,"There's no other way to say this: by virtue of being two of the greatest games of all time, this combined edition pack is one of the best releases of the year.",2019-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5dbde63fc55ae12d47d2b81c,FNintendo,Ruben Abreu,70,"Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Editions is a remaster pack of two beloved RPGs of generations past which may not conquer new audiences but which ticks the necessary boxes when it comes to bringing these two games to the 21st century. Though visually dated, hardcore fans and dedicated players will find hundreds of hours worth of content in this set.",2019-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5db7489bc55ae12d47d2ae99,Pure Nintendo,Heath Shusterman-Zimmerman,80,"Balder's Gate 1 & 2 enhanced editions, despite the age, still feel like a more modern game. Aside from the massive amount of content that alone makes this purchase worth it. The unique gameplay keeps the game interesting. The story and quest are enjoyable and worth a play through.",2019-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5db2ec4164f5787ec01346ce,Electric Bento,Neil Curry,78,"If you have ever been curious about the original Baldur’s Gate games but for some reason have never experienced them, this is an excellent way for console players to jump in and give it a shot.",2019-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5da643369138a878fb7f80cd,Screen Rant,Christopher Teuton,70,Enhanced editions of the first two Baldur's Gate games have finally arrived on consoles.,2019-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5da5ca3c39414c46a805c99d,NintendoWorldReport,David Lloyd,40,"I consider myself both a CRPG fan and a retro enthusiast, but the experience of trying to play Baldur's Gate on Switch is a frustration that I wouldn't wish on anyone. I'm not saying you shouldn't play a Baldur's Gate title in your lifetime; I just don't recommend you get it on Switch. This is an experience that is meant for a PC and the prospect of having in it on the go is not enough to overcome the poor implementation. If you really need to play these games portably, I recommend purchasing a laptop.",2019-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5da4aabfdcd01647a689fd48,RPG Site,,80,"Despite showing its age a bit, Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition is still a strong and classic RPG.",2019-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5da47632dcd01647a689fca4,Push Square,John Cal McCormick,80,"The Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition Pack offers incredible value for money, with hundreds of hours of role-playing game action spread across two main games and various expansions. While players unfamiliar with the series may find the presentation or the sometimes finicky navigation unappealing, the narrative remains compelling, the characters engaging, and the combat challenging. More than that, it's the first opportunity for console gamers to play two of the greatest RPGs of all time, and it shouldn't be skipped.",2019-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5da473d0dcd01647a689fc9d,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,95,"A stunning re-release of a pair of genre titans, the Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition Pack is an eminently thoughtful and evocative reminder of just how good these RPGs were and how now, PS4 players can finally turn back the clock and see what all the fuss was about. Trust me, you won't regret it.",2019-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5da4731bdcd01647a689fc9a,Gameblog,Filipe Da Silva Barbosa,60,"Baldur's Gate I & II Enhanced Edition is nothing more than a port of the remasters previously released on PC, clustered in one single cartridge for the Switch. The content is massive, as all the expansions are part of it, but the series deserved a little facelift.",2019-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5da47318dcd01647a689fc98,Hobby Consolas,,75,"Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition Pack is a return to one of the best known and most prestigious sagas in history. This port to Nintendo Switch allows us to play, in portable mode, one of the best role titles that exists. However, despite the great content, it does not give us any motivation to play this title again for more than 20 years.",2019-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5da455dbdcd01647a689fc61,GamingTrend,Ron Burke,80,"Combined, these four games carry over 400 hours of some of the most well written RPG storylines I've ever played. The Enhanced Editions provide a wealth of quality of life improvements that make them bearable for new platforms. While there is bafflingly no touchscreen support for Switch, and the multiplayer is AWOL, there is simply no better way to take these wonderful RPGs on the road than the Nintendo Switch.",2019-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb293765d67787423cc,GameSkinny,Ty Arthur,50,Anyone who loved the original Baldur's Gate through Throne Of Bhaal should of course pick up Siege Of Dragonspear despite the flaws.,2016-03-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb193765d6778742331,God is a Geek,Martin Baker,80,"There's no doubt that Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition is a product of its time, but there's also no doubt that it's an absolute classic of the RPG genre. If you're a fan of classic games, pen and paper Dungeons & Dragons or even just of BioWare in general and want to take a look at some of their first forays into the RPG genre, then you really should be picking up Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. It can be a little difficult to get used to (I play quite a lot of RPGs and it took me a good chunk of time to get the basic mechanics down) but the story you're treated to, as well as the element of nostalgia, makes the effort utterly worth it.",2014-02-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb093765d6778742326,Softpedia,Radu Haulica,80,"While Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition still has the same award-winning content, even adding a little bit of extra stuff, the game is unfortunately still outmatched in today's arena.",2014-01-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb193765d677874235f,Destructoid,Patrick Hancock,85,"All the convenient and nice additions in the world wouldn't matter though if the core game wasn't so damn brilliant, which it still is. Baldur's Gate II lives up to its reputation as one of the all-time best RPGs, and if you're looking for a no-fuss way to play it, Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition is exactly that.",2014-01-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb193765d6778742380,Gaming Nexus,Tom Bitterman,88,"The original game is a classic. The ""Enhanced Edition"" is a near-clone, with some additional content. If you haven't played it before, or would like a deep RPG to put on your tablet, this is a good buy. It is $20 for the Enhanced Edition vs. $10 for the original + mods (some assembly required) – give these guys your money so they can make ""Baldur's Gate 3"".",2014-01-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb193765d6778742335,ZTGD,Dave Payerle,65,"As a piece of RPG history, it holds up reasonably well, and gives players another opportunity to enjoy this deep game. However, those experiencing it for the first time will be well served to do some research before diving in.",2014-01-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb193765d677874233b,Game Debate,James Darrall,80,"Having said that, it is still an outstanding pickup for anyone looking to get into an RPG with a little more teeth than they're used to, and a rejuvenated, reinvigorated return for those old dogs remembering how much fun they had the last time around.",2013-12-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb093765d6778742329,We Got This Covered,Chaz Neeler,70,"Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition makes some improvements to what is one of, if not the, best RPGs ever made. That said, it may not have done enough to warrant the extra cost when compared to simply buying the original.",2013-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb193765d677874233e,DarkZero,Alan Di Matteo,90,"If you're a fan of RPGs, you owe it to yourself to play this game. Keep in mind that it's not easy and that the governing system isn't for everyone; however, get past that, and there's a classic that compares to any behemoths of the genre even today. Just don't blame me when you find yourself stuck in the first area; this game is hard, and you will be better for playing.",2013-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb093765d677874232c,Game Revolution,Anthony LaBella,60,"The only meaningful thing separating the two versions is the inclusion of new characters and quests, and those additions aren't quite strong enough to make Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition an easy recommendation.",2013-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb193765d677874236d,GameSpot,Brett Todd,70,"Baldur's Gate II retains some familiar flaws, but this enhanced model is one more reason to revisit a classic role-playing game.",2013-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb093765d6778742316,games(TM),,100,"As a classic RPG with some of the best writing and purest example of D&D mechanics in a videogame you really need to play this, but as a 'remake' this needs more work to be worthy of the same praise as its older brother.",2013-12-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb193765d6778742338,Eurogamer,Paul Dean,80,"It's hard, it's obtuse. It's big, it's beautiful. It's cruel, it's arbitrary. It's an adventure.",2013-12-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb193765d677874236a,IGN,Leif Johnson,83,"Baldur's Gate 2 is one of the greatest RPGs ever made, and despite a few bugs, Enhanced Edition is best way to play it.",2013-11-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb193765d6778742365,GameWatcher,Chris Capel,80,"The new content is fun and adds to the experience, but let's not forget that we're talking about Baldur's Gate II here. While balls-hard and requiring a lot of patience if you're prepared to take it on you'll discover what is arguably the best and deepest RPG of all time, that many people believe represents Bioware at their peak.",2013-11-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb193765d6778742367,Gameplanet,Chris Brown,90,"One of the best RPGs of all time returns. This new edition succeeds not because of any enhancements added by Beamdog, but because the game BioWare created is still as strong as it ever was with only dated design and mechanics holding it back.",2013-11-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb193765d6778742362,RPG Fan,John Tucker,75,"An excellent opportunity for those who loved the original to play it again, but newbies will need the patience of a saint to survive the complexity of its gameplay.",2013-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb193765d677874237d,Hardcore Gamer,Ryan Cartmel,90,"Baldur's Gate II is not a game to be missed. With an epic story, memorable characters, hundreds of hours of dungeon crawling, questing and adventuring, Baldur's Gate stands tall among the classics.",2013-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb193765d6778742333,Twinfinite,,40,"I know that Baldur's Gate 2 is an incredibly well-loved game. I get that. I love the original X-Com, but I understand that if some walked into that these days (even an updated version that was cleaned up) it would be very hard to enjoy. This is more of a warning to people that have no experience with Baldur's Gate 2. If you have not played this before, perhaps you should check out the first one. Maybe importing a character and knowing the rules and world a bit would have alleviated many of my frustrations, but as it stands, I don't see the appeal.",2013-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 5d866fb193765d677874235c,The Escapist,Andy Chalk,70,"The enhancements aren't quite ready for prime-time, but Baldur's Gate II remains one of the greatest RPGs of all time and an unsurpassed D&D experience. The improvements to the interface are fantastic, and if the new content gets the final wax-and-polish it deserves, it will be too.",2013-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,0b361b745f9c4a26b40e483b4a83b53f 61f026229e5c48c548d72452,VGamingNews,Joseph Whitfield,55,"Despite all of the shortcomings, Nexomon is a fun video game to play, especially factoring in the cost of the game. Even at it's full price, there is a compact RPG that you can play and enjoy the visuals and story. There is a tough grind that feels like a slog early on, but this isn’t a game that offers more than 30 hours of gameplay, nor does it pretend to. The simplicity of the gameplay means that even after an extended break away from playing, which is probably caused by using the stock of twenty Nexotraps, you’re always able to pick up where you left off with relative ease.",2022-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 616958f3c77a5173597e6460,Starbit,Sérgio Mota,60,"For a game in a genre where heavyweights command large legions of fans, Nexomon is simple but its plot works pretty well and there's a wide variety of monsters to catch. At the same time, Nexomon is not original enough to be able to stand up to its more competitive peers, which means that this will mostly appeal to the most dedicated fans of monster capture RPGs.",2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 61b8ce6b9e5c48c548d64558,Rapid Reviews UK,Joseph Barrood,70,"Nexomon is a monster taming adventure that takes clear inspiration from the Pokémon series. I played as a child on her journey to save the world from an evil team. In this case, the Nexolord intends on destroying the world and reviving the Omnicron, an ancient deity known to bring demise to all humans. In concept, it seems like Pokémon titles I have played before. Is it worthwhile? Find out in this Rapid Review.",2021-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 616687be8282176801276dd6,Game Forces PT,Filipe Mesquita,65,"Nexomon presents itself as an interesting alternative to the Pokémon series, although clearly of inferior quality. The monster capture and battle mechanics will be familiar and almost as fun as the most popular games, with this title featuring some refreshing ideas and a very captivating narrative. The lack of polish in various aspects of the experience clearly impacts in the final overall experience. Still, if it's a Pokémon clone you're looking for, there are very few offers as solid as this one.",2021-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 615eea399e65de2d02a178aa,IGN Italy,Stefano Castelli,80,"Clearly a clone of Pokémon, albeit a very well done one. With a large world to discover and hundreds of Nexomon to catch there's plenty to play if your monster breeding thirst is not yet placated.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 615e0513c44fe6288eaddad4,Chalgyr's Game Room,David Holzsager,80,"A wonderfully written and scored monster-catching adventure in which you lead a glorious revolution against a tyrannical inhuman ruler bent on mankind’s destruction, where the real power was the friends you made along the way.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 61582ed19f4312e92e327844,LadiesGamers.com,Yvonne van Geloven,75,"I feel there’s nothing wrong when a game copies a popular gaming series, as long as they make it a worthwhile adventure. I feel the developers of Nexomon have done that. The graphics are cute and colourful, the soundtrack reminded me of the Pokémon tunes and it was a nice change to catch a different kind of Mon. Nexomon doesn’t come with all the frills and extras in gameplay that make Pokémon games amazing, but it does bring back challenging battles and a good storyline. The only serious niggle I have is the catching rate combined with the price of Nexotraps.",2021-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 6157d9769f4312e92e327825,Impulsegamer,,80,"Overall Nexomon on Switch is much better served in the sequel Nexomon:Extinction, than in this version. Whilst having its moments of fun and slightly addictive gameplay, it is still at its core a mobile game that's really best enjoyed in smaller 5-10 increments rather than a proper hour or two of normal playtime. It was disappointing to see that no effort was made to update the game from the mobile with the exception of the removal of micro transactions. At £9.99 it is not the most expensive game and would be good for those of you who want to scratch that monster catching itch before the new Pokemon games come out.",2021-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 615760d09f4312e92e32779d,RPGamer,Matt Masem,70,"Players looking for a short romp that doesn’t overstay its welcome will want to pick up this title before tackling the sequel, which has many gameplay improvements that would be sorely missed when returning to the original.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 6156ff7e9f4312e92e3276f4,SomosXbox,Fiama Pineda,77,"Nexomon brings us the first part of this saga for the first time to consoles, in which we can participate in challenging combats thanks to its tight gameplay, which hooks from the beginning of the game. With a good technical section and an interesting story.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 61570f419f4312e92e327729,Nintendo Blast,Victor Hugo Carreta,80,"Nexomon is a good alternative for those looking for a change of scenery after playing Pokémon for a long time. Here, you will find a good story, outstanding characters, excellent soundtrack and art, and many hours of fun. The collection of little monsters is vast and will give you some work to complete the database. However, there are also errors and the absence of some features, such as trades and multiplayer, overshadowing the shine of a game that proved to be a good option for fans of the genre. Still, the excess of grinding to win the game could have been worked better, thus avoiding the game to be too repetitive and restricting itself to training.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 61536ca7bf6fa9a4453b783c,GameBlast,Nycolas Medeiros,70,"For Pokémon fans, or those who enjoy monster catching RPGs, Nexomon is a good pick and fills the position that is so little explored outside Nintendo consoles. Though it fails a little on information availability and cursor positioning, things that could have been revamped in this new release, the game has a simple and easy gameplay and offers many hours of catching hundreds of monsters and a captivating plot.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 6154faccc56d12d502d2435d,PlayStation Galaxy,Leif Rey Bornales,85,"If you’re tired of Pokemon hunting and want something different and refreshing, then Nexomon would be something that you would enjoy. It’s a game with heart and passion. It’s a game that despite it going against one of the biggest game franchise, it can stand on its own.",2021-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 614ddada6d338e313824519d,Push Square,Robert Ramsey,60,"Design gripes aside, Nexomon is a decent Pokémon clone. It's a bit rough around the edges, but if you're hankering for a cheap and cheerful creature-based RPG, it's not a bad pick.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 6157001f9f4312e92e3276f7,GamePro,Lukas Elstermann,67,Nexomon is a solid Pokémon clone with charming monster designs and technical flaws that lacks the heart of the original.,2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 6144901ef268facd23ba0200,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,90,"I hope Nexomon continues to perform well and grow from here. The developers really do have an opportunity to take what they've done across the first two titles and build it into ""the alternative Pokémon"", especially considering that both Yokai Watch and Dragon Quest Monsters seem to be on the wane. Nexomon isn't quite the game that its (console) predecessor is, but it's still a warm, comfortable, and amusing experience, and while it can be frustrating at times to try and catch all 300+ monsters on offer, they're so ultra-cute that you'll do it - and love it - anyway.",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5e5fabcfbdf729557ef42939,neXGam,Michael Tausendpfund,78,"I have to say, I was surprised that GRID is so straightforward. After GRID Autosport, I expected a game that was more simulation-intensive, but GRID is the opposite. It is really fun to heat with the different vehicle types over the great designed courses. Sure, the route selection is clear and the fleet cannot compete with some competition, but GRID is also a game that is fun and does not necessarily kill you with an almost infinite number of races. For a successor, however, I hope to expand the Nemesis system because it has potential that will become more. Otherwise, GRID is aimed at all drivers who finally want an entertaining racing game again.",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5df76804239b721b0efd9349,Cubed3,Sandy Wilson,90,"It's not often a racing game comes along and hits the sweet spot between simulation and arcade, and yet that is exactly the balance that the developer haσ hit with GRID. Fantastic, speedy chaotic, gameplay, supported by some great visual and sound design, giving racing fans of all levels and abilities another great title this year worth diving into with gusto. Totally recommended to genre aficionados, especially after the inevitable split-screen update.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5f29439bd88e035744c1df37,Enternity.gr,Dimitris Vourdas,60,"Due to the inherent problems that exist with the duration of the races in combination with the problematic AI, Grid leaves you with the feeling of another missed opportunity rather than a sweet taste.",2019-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5dbd8f24c55ae12d47d2b7d9,Gameblog,Vincent Elmer-Haerrig,60,"GRID is a game that has excellent fundamentals, but does not go to the bottom of everything it could have proposed. It's like having a meal with appetizers only. Each time, elements that are only suggested or barely revealed are missing. So we remain a little on our hunger, hoping a version 2.0 much deeper!",2019-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5dbb0ba0c55ae12d47d2b450,Jump Dash Roll,Luciano Howard,90,"GRID is a brilliant arcade racer, acing the feel and emotions of driving fast cars fast.",2019-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5db9669ac55ae12d47d2b1d3,SomHráč.sk,Martin Bago,60,"GRID is an ideal game for someone who doesn't really care about the amount of content and focuses on the core gameplay mechanics instead. This reboot could have definitely been better, though.",2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5db635c0060dea68363a18f9,Player2.net.au,James Swinbanks,50,"A competent, if unambitious arcade racing game that puts in a solid midfield performance, but falls well short of making the podium.",2019-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5db0109f34f2907a2bb55f5c,GameMAG,,70,"GRID 2019 is a hodgepodge of past entries of the series with a clear lack of content and has problems with a variety. Even so the game is quite good. If you've missed the series, you can give it a try, but maybe it's better to do it on sale after going through the major fall hits.",2019-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5e1e4edd9607c56493d2913b,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,80,"GRID does what it always did best: pure and unadulterated arcade fun. It doesn’t have an elaborate career mode, nor it needs to. It’s a breath of fresh air in a generation filled with open world racing games.",2019-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5e15b4fa117f2f0cdf3db56d,Unboxholics,Χρήστος Παπέλης,80,"GRID is an enjoyable racing game, bringing a flavor from the past that can appeal to a certain audience.",2019-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5daff40034f2907a2bb55f36,Spaziogames,Matteo Bussani,77,"GRID has some interesting new features, but at the end is a very classic sim-arcade driving game with solid engine and gameplay",2019-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5dae167c28533f39aa681487,LevelUp,Víctor Rosas,80,"GRID returns and reaches the finish line in triumphant fashion. Codemaster commitment to blend arcade and simulation elements is, undoubtedly, a winning formula that is only strengthened with the furiousness of the AI.",2019-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5dae039d55d472465cea08e2,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,80,"Grid is a decent reboot. Sure, it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles that some may expect and the number of tracks are a bit lackluster, but what it is missing is made up for with great handling cars and a fun race gameplay. People looking for a good racer havefound one here even with the issues it may have.",2019-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5dad581255d472465cea079f,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,70,"GRID is a strange one to evaluate, since the important parts of a racing game, the racing itself, is great.",2019-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5daae4545600ae62dfe1044c,Impulsegamer,,90,"If you are a fan of racing games or the GRID franchise, this would be a great addition to your library!",2019-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5da8b55ec7c36e55d01edecb,PSX Brasil,Luis Guilherme Machado Camargo,65,"GRID has an excellent gameplay, however, the whole package ends up failing due to its excessve simplicity and the online mode that is far below what you can expect from current standards.",2019-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5da8922fc7c36e55d01edddd,PC Gamer,Rick Lane,68,Invigorating arcade racing let down by lightweight multiplayer and campaign modes.,2019-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5da5d4b439414c46a805c9ac,Game Debate,,70,"However, taken on its own merit, GRID is a fantastic audiovisual experience, a decent racing game, and a barebones package. It's the epitome of just enough, but enough is the optimal word here. Here's hoping the next GRID can kick on bigger, better, and more ambitious things.",2019-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5da5a30b39414c46a805c979,Critical Hit,Sam Spiller,75,"Maintaining all the trademarks that distinguished it from other arcade racers, Grid has returned boasting driving just as engaging as before. Limits are reached in some core areas of gameplay such as though such as the number of locations, and the formula may prove stale for those looking for a road less traveled.",2019-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 615e06a9c44fe6288eaddae3,AR12Gaming,,70,"Codemasters always nail it with the car elements, like audio, handling, and environments. However, I believe Grid still lacks in the multiplayer, customization, and social aspects of the game. Do you believe jumping down San Francisco in GT3 cars is realistic? No. Is It fun? Hell yes! I’ve been waiting for Grid’s return for a number of years now, and It’s safe to say I’m loving it. Thanks to Codemasters for reviving one of my childhood series, I can’t wait to see what DLC’s and content comes to Grid throughout the years to come!",2019-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5da490eedcd01647a689fd0f,SECTOR.sk,Matúš Štrba,65,"Codemasters' attempt to reboot the GRID franchise feels a bit unnecessary mainly due to its shallow campaign, and lack of content.",2019-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5da28a3a42a7a622bb5fdff4,Gameplanet,Billy Atman,70,"Grid is a great looking game and features some excellent driving and physics. It's let down by a questionable damage system and boring design. From the games dull menus to no-frills racing, there's just not enough here to separate it from the pack.",2019-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5da1c23b42a7a622bb5fdf83,New Game Network,Ben Thomas,62,"GRID is an average racing reboot with no real personality. Despite the short races, strong AI, two new street tracks, and the shift towards arcade, it struggles because of so many recycled tracks, poor damage modeling, and disappointing multiplayer.",2019-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5ea963bebdf729557ef49ffc,Rocket Chainsaw,David Latham,70,GRID doesn’t look like a game that will age well.,2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5da48d4edcd01647a689fcd5,Xbox Achievements,Richard Walker,85,"Once again, Codemasters has proved that it deserves a place in the grand pantheon of racing game developers with GRID. Alongside the DiRT games and F1 series, GRID is another exemplary racer that will scratch the itch of even the most demanding racing game player.",2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5da2f26e42a7a622bb5fe006,Everyeye.it,,80,"After five years from the release of Autosport, the Codemasters series is back in the limelight with a chapter that is not particularly innovative but extremely enjoyable and fun",2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5da0be1dd8b6c40a825a8a64,GameSpace,Chris Bowman,80,"Overall, Grid is a fun racing game that gives you a good variety of options for cars and maps, but in the same token is found lacking in these categories as well. For as big as the world is, and for as many car companies are out there, you want a little bit more variety in a racing game that is spread out globally. Grid is launching today for $59.99 USD and gives you more than enough to get your money's worth out of it.",2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5da0b0bcf8aa427215202597,Attack of the Fanboy,William Schwartz,80,"Ultimately, Codemasters plays it safe with GRID, for better and worse. There's certainly a lack of features, less modes, and a lesser number of cars and tracks than other contemporary racers. This is a no-frills arcade racer, but a very good one. If solid racing action is the only thing you care about, GRID has it in spades.",2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5da25d8b42a7a622bb5fdfc2,Echo Boomer,David Fialho,60,"While the driving and races are fun, thanks to the new AI mechanics, the optimization on the base consoles is horrible and, as a full package, it feels repetitive and lacks almost all the content expected for a reboot of a way better game from 2008.",2019-10-10T23:00:00.000Z,False,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5da4128fdcd01647a689fc14,Cerealkillerz,Patrice Naderi,74,"Even though GRID delivers sweet graphics and an incredible driving experience, the title suffers from a weak carreer-mode, a stiff presentation and an obsolete Multiplayer, so that it misses out any long-term motivation. Nevertheless, fans of intensive racing action should try out GRID, because its great driving mechanics still delivers enough fun for short sessions.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5da359eb42a7a622bb5fe040,Sports Gamers Online,Anthony Lynn,77.5,"Grid is its own creation, but players will see the slight resemblance of other racing games and appreciate the newest installment in the genre of Motorsports Racing. Patience is key to get a true and enjoyable racing experience from GRID, but if you are short on that be prepared to miss out on a very good title.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5d9fb56ef8aa4272152024b1,Hardcore Gamer,Cory Wells,80,"What this reboot of the GRID franchise does well, it does really well.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5d9f14880c619143026ad904,COGconnected,Lou Sytsma,82,"With Grid, Codemasters have crafted a fun racing experience and managed to inject some personality into the game to boot.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5da08e67f8aa427215202519,GamePro,,77,"Successful mix of arcade racing game and simulation, which lacks variety in the long run. In between, great fun.",2019-10-09T22:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5d9f3bc50c619143026ad940,OnlySP,,60,"GRID has firmly nailed its place in the market as one of the best arcade racing series and will remain a ferocious competitor to the Forza and Gran Turismo franchises. The cars and tracks have been beautifully crafted with explicit detail, and when coupled with the delicate handling model, command-based communication, and the Nemesis system, all create a unique, thoroughly enjoyable racing experience. However, the game suffers from engagement issues, which could be improved by implementing a photo mode and racing soundtracks. The Nemesis system needs more reckless driving from the AI and greater rewards when beating Nemeses to the finish line, to stand out from other arcade racing sims.",2019-10-09T14:00:00.000Z,False,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5d9d6291c348b168d818b498,Video Chums,Mary Billington,62,"Motorsport fans will have fun with this reboot, especially if they are looking to race some popular vehicles on well-known real-life circuits.",2019-10-08T06:00:00.000Z,True,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5d9c8c11c348b168d818b15c,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"GRID (2019) is a game where you have to play both defensively and offensively, more so than in any other racing game. Races feel rather aggressive, especially from other drivers. Attacking drivers has consequences, like spinning you out. When these systems are fully in play, it makes each race feel like it matters. GRID doesn’t take too many risks this time, but the racing is intense, beautiful, and a lot of fun.",2019-10-08T06:00:00.000Z,False,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5dea72c3ad4f81777e1f4e70,Darkstation,Jukka Piira,70,"If you shun DiRT Rally’s authenticity or F1 series’ almost tiresomely detailed race weekends and don’t mind the deficiency of online features, GRID is just about the best game you can get if you only fancy racing fast.",2019-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5db2e35764f5787ec01346b1,Electric Bento,Drew Meadows,84,"GRID is a great revival of the racing franchise. It's not too realistic to turn off arcade racing fans, and not too casual for sim fans. It striked the right balance of realism and fun.",2019-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 5da7b4a3c7c36e55d01edccf,Gamer Escape,Ash Anderson,60,"Diehard fans of the racing genre will find plenty to love, but for the rest, there’s a chance that GRID will run out of gas a little too soon.",2019-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,cae9b411f608482a9c646f00daac9e46 6139e98364f4324fcd14d0be,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,90,"The ultimate spy fantasy for two people, Operation: Tango is unique, varied and an absolute must play.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,eb76174d49084be48798be38564dfbaf 60f458bc3b5ef8e239537f64,MondoXbox,Mirko Rossi,75,"An engaging co-op adventure, capable of providing a few hours of healthy fun thanks to a decent variety of situations and fun mini-games. Something more could definitely be done on the longevity front, but given the price and the presence of the Friend Pass, this is a flaw on which you can turn a blind eye if you are looking for an exciting and full of puzzles adventure with which to spend a couple of evenings with a friend.",2021-07-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,eb76174d49084be48798be38564dfbaf 60d8136dc39fc6608bcd7343,GamesFinest,Christina Wendt,80,"Operation Tango offers what hit games like It Takes Two lacked: a real challenge. The separate screens and the puzzles that can't be solved at first glance make teams communicate with each other efficiently and thoughtfully to get ahead. The puzzles, while not unsolvably difficult, do require thinking around the corner a time or two. We hope that this innovative approach will be followed by many more, because despite the shortness of the title and the somewhat meager story, we had this above all: a lot of fun and a lot of brain training.",2021-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,eb76174d49084be48798be38564dfbaf 60d0e29b1172f7077ae89587,Hey Poor Player,Francis DiPersio,70,"Operation: Tango is a solid addition to the PS5 library that offers an experience unlike anything else on the platform. With clever puzzles, charming visuals, and novel gameplay mechanics, it’s a great way to spend a couple of afternoons with a friend. Sadly, once you complete each stage as both the Hacker and the Agent, there’s no real reason to come back to it. Nevertheless, if you don’t mind the game’s relatively short runtime and lack of replayability, you’ll find a unique and exciting game that’s worth diving into. Just keep in mind that this is a strictly two-player mission. Solo spies need not apply.",2021-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,eb76174d49084be48798be38564dfbaf 60d37ea3bdb8dc255138927f,Screen Rant,Maria Meluso,80,A short but wildly enjoyable puzzle game.,2021-06-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,eb76174d49084be48798be38564dfbaf 60cb8bfba0046674aed16d0d,Paste Magazine,Katherine Long,75,"It really does take two to tango, and I truly enjoyed cracking codes, stopping aggressors and breaking down mainframes alongside my partner. The tasks make for a unique and unpredictable experience, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and how well you work under pressure. If you and a friend are looking for a quick game to play, Operation: Tango is worth a shot.",2021-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,eb76174d49084be48798be38564dfbaf 62035d459e5c48c548d7c57e,GamesHub,Daniel Hindes,100,"Even if Operation: Tango is more a series of puzzles than a traditional stealth game, both my co-op partner and I absolutely felt like secret agents by the end of it – even if we were less James Bond, and more Johnny English.",2021-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,eb76174d49084be48798be38564dfbaf 60c17ce6ab3e90299df70852,IGN,Luke Reilly,70,"Operation: Tango is a clever and appealing take on a co-op spy experience, although it's short and not really as replayable as it may appear.",2021-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,eb76174d49084be48798be38564dfbaf 60bbed7d2e2890d254159917,FingerGuns,"Rossko Keniston,Sean Davies",70,"An asymmetric multiplayer espionage adventure, Operation: Tango is a game that demands co-operation and requires good communication. The non-linear difficulty curve can make some puzzles feel out of place but that doesn’t prevent it from being a gratifying, fun frolic through a charming series of missions.",2021-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,eb76174d49084be48798be38564dfbaf 60ba15a72e2890d2541597e0,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,70,"It packs quite a lot in to its short runtime, with plenty of variety making for a unique set of levels. The game does struggle with frame rate here and there, especially playing as the agent, but it generally looks and sounds good, and the Hint system is a nice touch if you need a pointer or two. Despite some small setbacks, Operation: Tango is well worth a try if you're after a co-op kick.",2021-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,eb76174d49084be48798be38564dfbaf 60b9e9b02e2890d2541597c8,IGN Italy,Angelo Bianco,73,"Stimulating, entertaining and entirely devoted to collaboration between players, Operation: Tango is a cooperative adventure that offers a good number of puzzles but that shows also several technical and artistic imperfections.",2021-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,eb76174d49084be48798be38564dfbaf 60b3565db2b61298b12c17da,Explosion Network,"Dylan Blight,Ashley Hobley",75,"Anyone that loves a good co-op experience and a puzzle game will get a fantastic afternoon out of Operation: Tango filled with yelling, cheering and the kind of frustrated sighs that only build better friendships and make better spies.",2021-05-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,eb76174d49084be48798be38564dfbaf 60b6edc0d39621bf4823c937,Checkpoint Gaming,Edie W-K,60,"Operation: Tango gets the look and feel of being a secret agent team absolutely right, with a cool soundtrack to boot. But it’s held back by its hit-and-miss gameplay, which can range from super cool to frustrating. A longer campaign may have let the gameplay expand and deepen, but with only 6 short missions and little replay value, it ends up feeling a little shallow. The upside is, this makes the game a perfect candidate for some DLC.",2021-05-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,eb76174d49084be48798be38564dfbaf 6102d20b78fa8b8caf2c61aa,XGN.nl,Bram Vos,75,"Operation: Tango is a great multiplayer game. Though it is quite short it gives players a unique experience with both characters. There were some technical difficulties and errors, but Operation: Tango is a great, innovative, and unique multiplayer game, which allows players to have fun and engaging moments, while at the same time are trying not to ragequit because of each other's mistakes or jokes.",2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,eb76174d49084be48798be38564dfbaf 60b571a9b2b61298b12c1a07,Everyeye.it,Gabriele Carollo,72,"Operation: Tango is an exclusively cooperative adventure that perfectly follows the trail of productions such as We Were Here. The idea of impersonating a pair of spies is intriguing, but in fact those who operate in the field will have as much to do with terminals and computer systems as their fellow hacker. The result is a pleasant, but very narrow experience that wears out quickly, despite the exclusive sections dedicated to the two characters.",2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,eb76174d49084be48798be38564dfbaf 628bb4250bfe2deada1763c3,Chalgyr's Game Room,David Holzsager,90,"Chernobylite is a captivating first person shooter adventure that blends survival and roguelite elements into a thoroughly engaging, conspiratorial sci-fi/horror mystery to unravel.",2022-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 62795bd5008489e208d8e8fa,Last Word on Gaming,Michael Hanich,70,"This was a game where I was pleasantly surprised by how riveting the story was. The characters, the story, and the villains continued to engage my interest. The sounds, music, and noise were true to the nature of the game and the setting. There are times when the background effects, such as the lightning and the flames are very good, but as the player gets closer, they start to become drifty. The effects and scenery are good, but some effects can cause the game to glitch slightly. It is even more glitchy when going through the portals. The missions are more simplistic, and the action/shooting is subpar, but the game needs tend to make up for it in stealth and building. The main purpose of this game is to get to the objectives, mainly through stealth, and while the diversity of the missions is lacking, there is no doubt they can be engaging. For players who want to be invested in a game that takes time and a lot of strategizing in a horrifying setting, Chernobylite is the game for them.",2022-05-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 6276a9e6008489e208d8deec,GamesCreed,Junior Onunkwo,72,"Chernobylite looks a lot fresher on the PlayStation 5. The developer had done a splendid job in identifying the main issues from the previous-gen console and fixed them, as well as enhanced the game’s current features and overall produced a more playable and enjoyable title.",2022-05-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 6272b59f008489e208d8bfc7,GameSkinny,Jonathan Moore,70,"Chernobylite's next-gen upgrade makes it the best version of the game on consoles, even if it still suffers from a vein of inconsistency.",2022-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 62751d26008489e208d8d898,Thumb Culture,,80,Chernobylite is going to be a bit like marmite – You are going to either love it or hate it. The blend of several styles maybe too much for some people.,2022-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 626bd63d008489e208d8a5d6,Generación Xbox,Pedro del Pozo,80,"Chernobylite manages to overwhelm us with its next-gen improvements, which amplify its magnificent setting",2022-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 626aa2d3008489e208d89c3a,Push Square,Stuart Gipp,80,"Despite this occasional lapse, Chernobylite manages to stand out with a brace of compelling mechanics, elements of horror, and some deft storytelling. Don't ignore this one.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 626802ea008489e208d88739,NoobFeed,Kurtis Seid,85,"Chernobylite can be very enjoyable for players who want to take on the role of team leader and savior. While exploration will be crucial at first, as the base grows in size, players will be spending much of their schedule staying behind, sorting supplies, and simply manning the fort. Players that instead want a deep combat-focused game will not find it here.",2022-04-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 6267bb38008489e208d88577,TheSixthAxis,Nick Petrasiti,50,"Chernobylite is a game that's dripping in atmosphere, but doesn't quite hit the mark in other areas. If you can get past its clunky shooting and stealth mechanics, there's some fun to be had in base building and people management.",2022-04-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 6266c7ca008489e208d88036,PlayStation LifeStyle,Rebecca Smith,75,"Chernobylite isn’t a perfect game. Aside from the continuity issues and the horror that falls flat, there were a couple of game crashes too. However, the game has plenty more positives, including impressive decision-making, the amount of freedom with base building, and simple but satisfying team management. Chernobylite is well worth dipping into for a few hours as long as you remember the game is not meant to be a AAA experience.",2022-04-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 62632834008489e208d8750a,Hobby Consolas,Alberto Lloret,82,"The Farm 51 re-signs a title with a unique approach, combining genres as disparate as survival and management, and it does so with success. The versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are superior, but they continue to drag flaws (improvable AI, visual failures ...) that if polished, could close a superior experience.",2022-04-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 627c1e97008489e208d8fe2f,Sirus Gaming,Casey David Muir-Taylor,65,"There are some good moments in Chernobylite, but much of it is hampered by its inability to decide exactly what it wants to be. Neither the RPG nor survival horror elements rise to the occasion, but some of its storytelling pulls at your heartstrings. It kept me playing to see Igor and his companions through the end of the game. Chernobylite is best when it’s focusing on its characters, but I am not sure even that would make this adventure worthwhile.",2022-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 626163a9008489e208d86b02,XboxEra,Amanda Van Parys,65,"This game makes you feel like you're going a little crazy. I was constantly questioning my sanity and also my intelligence: ""Why can't I access my building table?""; ""Why am I suddenly being ambushed by 5 soldiers when there was no one around?""; “Why can’t I use my medkits right now?”; and finally, ""AM I DOING SOMETHING WRONG?"" And the answer to that is probably yes, but the most important part is that I tried. Despite, everything, I find that I still do want to play—and that, according to my partner, is the beauty of eurojank.",2022-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 626156bf008489e208d86a50,WhatIfGaming,,80,"All in all, Chernobylite is a great game that offers a lot and makes you do a lot to enjoy it, but fans who enjoy a challenging experience and revel in immersing themselves in a world similar to that of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. will find themselves right at home. At half the price of a AAA title, this is definitely worth the visit to the exclusion zone.",2022-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 62614af2008489e208d8679e,PlayStation Universe,Timothy Nunes,80,"Chernobylite gets new life with its release on the PS5, harboring enough improvements to make its fundamental shortcomings easy to overlook. Frame rate, graphics, and performance all get enhanced to the next level, making this the best way to play Chernobylite.",2022-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 626020cb008489e208d86142,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,70,"It’s not without its problems, then, but Chernobylite offers an intoxicating blend of horror, survival, base-building and FPS action. Repetition could be an issue for some, and shying away from playing with the poorly-acted English dialogue is highly recommended. Once you’ve settled in to your quest to find out what happened to your long-lost love, however, it’s hard to not feel the urge to do one more mission before turning it off, ever in the hope of finding valuable resources or a crumb of information.",2022-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 6260184b008489e208d86082,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,75,"Chernobylite does the tension of survival better than most, but the hokey horror element lets it down.",2022-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 626007f6008489e208d85ff6,Jump Dash Roll,Rob Kershaw,60,"Chernobylite has a lot of interesting concepts but it doesn't manage to form them into a cohesive whole. Patient players may get something out of it, but be prepared for a slog.",2022-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 6260047e008489e208d85ef6,Wccftech,Ule Lopez,87,"Chernobylite's graphical detail is one of the greatest aspects behind it. Additionally, the game's nail-biting story, the memorable characters, and the freedom to explore the areas of the Exclusion Zone provide a great sense of dread and loneliness that's both fun to play and make for a great Action RPG with team management mechanics.",2022-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 61dad9ac9e5c48c548d6af5d,Merlin'in Kazanı,Murathan Özlü ,80,"Chernobylite successfully blends survival, horror and FPS genres with science fiction with its storytelling style and gameplay.",2022-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 61a9e849c58f1a3327db9798,Blast Away the Game Review,Dustin Murphy,75,"I must confess, Chernobylite is one of those games I was unsure about giving a chance. It was one that I’d watched streamers play, ultimately unsure about how I would feel about it myself. Instead, once I dove in, I was compelled to keep going despite the performance hitches. I was interested in seeing just how far the game could go, what experiences it could deliver, and just how much more unique the experience could be.",2021-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 616e76f98a1e37b0e132fc90,Gamerweb.pl,Kamil Kościelniak,75,It is worth giving Chernobylite a chance. The creators of the Polish studio have created an interesting and unique title that can embarrass many high-budget products with a multitude of mechanics.,2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 61707c95f646c2c0016ecae9,GBAtemp,Jakub Kowalski,76,"Chernobylite might not be AAA, but it's great bang for the buck. At £29.99 I think it's a steal, but buyer beware! With its numerous performance issues the title isn't for everyone.",2021-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 61788a0ddf320323c6131494,NaviGames,Raquel Cervantes,75,A good title that combines several genres in a successful way and presents an interesting story that motivates you to continue advancing.,2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 6163001bf8f7e349038848f7,NookGaming,Andrew Camac,50,"Chernobylite is a great game that has suffered through the porting process. While held back by some ideas that were only partially baked, it still offers a good ol' Chernobyl time. I would just suggest playing it on a PC and using mods to tidy up aspects, along with hopefully much better performance.",2021-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 616009809e65de2d02a17d09,Enternity.gr,Andreas Konstantinidis,75,"The game combines perfectly our need for battle, sense of justification and the primitive sense of survival.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 616575abae06db5cf78ec1e9,Thumb Culture,,60,"My final thought for Chernobylite is that I actually enjoyed playing the game from start to finish. It doesn’t feel like a drag at times and with a compelling story. It keeps you on your toes. But for me, it was the horror elements. Being a huge horror fan it really got my scare factor up there. So if you love a good jump scare in your video games then this is the one for you. So I’m going to give Chernobylite the Thumb Culture Silver Award.",2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 615f1ef19e65de2d02a17960,Hey Poor Player,Jonathan Trussler,40,"Chernobylite is an enjoyable little loot n’ shooter sadly torpedoed by technical issues for the PS4 version. It’s such a shame that the intriguing storyline and the compulsive scavenging fun is completely ruined by bugs. I was looking forward to uncovering the dark mysteries lurking within Pripyat, but until the game-breaking errors are fixed, they will have to remain hidden.",2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 615d9dbe290395221a1dfe69,Gamefa,,80,"Altogether, Chernobylite is a game with a very good story, characterisation and space-making and a mediocre gameplay.",2021-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 61a1c51d6fde1cda54ec1818,GamePro,Chris Werian,63,"Chernobylite is an interesting genre mix that gives a lot of space to its plot. However, the disastrous technology massively disturbs the pleasure.",2021-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 61589d329f4312e92e327ced,MondoXbox,Mirko Rusciano,78,"Chernobylite is an interesting and surprising game, thanks to an emotional and deep story, an engaging atmosphere and a good mix of different gameplay styles. Unfortunately, some problems such as repetitiveness, a low challenge level and a series of annoying bugs prevent it from reaching higher heights.",2021-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 61564d87f73144e5c35a44f2,The PlayStation Brahs,,70,Check out my review of Chernobylite on the PS4 Pro. Did the game live up to my hype? Or was it an epic failure? This was definitely a review that had me torn a little. I followed the story of Chernobylite before it even hit PC. To say I was hyped is an understatement. Don’t forget to let me know what you think of the game and review.,2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 61538515bf6fa9a4453b78a8,SomosXbox,Antonio Horna,74,"Chernobylite is not perfect, its story may not be to the taste of many people and be somewhat chaotic, and its gameplay depends largely on whether you enjoy exploring its maps repeatedly, surviving and obtaining resources. If that is the case, there is no doubt that this title offers an original gameplay cycle, with the possibility of hooking you for hours on end. Yes, the numerous crashes that we have suffered are more worrying, and which unfortunately we have had to take into account when putting a score.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 61536d83bf6fa9a4453b7850,PSX Brasil,Rui Celso,65,"Chernobylite is a game with fun mechanics that make you spend a lot of time on them. However, the slow gameplay and the horribly buggy performance keep players away from any fun the game might provide. Maybe they'll improve the PS4 version through updates, but until then, choose to wait for the next-gen version.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 61534295bf6fa9a4453b7807,TrueAchievements,Tom West,80,"Chernobylite is a lovingly crafted example of what a post-apocalyptic game can and should be, offering players a rollercoaster of a story with plenty of choices that naturally lend to an overarching sense of freedom. Aside from a few technical issues, Chernobylite does everything right and wraps it all in a tense, and oftentimes uncomfortable, package that has you wanting to see what’s lurking around the next corner. If there has ever been a game that makes you want to pack your bags and take a trip to a dangerous part of the world, this is it.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 61530d95bf6fa9a4453b7783,Generación Xbox,Javier Gutierrez Bassols,80,"Chernobylite is a proposal that works perfectly. Yes, it has lights and shadows in the graphic section, but the good points are more numerous and better. Especially the great care and detail with which all the exteriors of each ""open world"" have. Not in vain, although the game takes place in a single area, in each mission we will be in a delimited space, but where we have total freedom to move.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 6152f255bf6fa9a4453b7749,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,90,"The Farm 51 has developed one of those games that we will always remember, offering a very successful console port. Its plot full of plot twists and decisions, as well as a solid and effective playable base, make Chernobylite a game that we should not miss under any circumstances. Its biggest flaw is that it does not delve deeper into some of its mechanics and they are used in a very basic way.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 615298b8bf6fa9a4453b76af,Gaming Nexus,Eric Hauter,80,"While ostensibly a first-person RPG, Chernobylite surprises with its fun base-building and personnel management mechanics. Creepy, weird, and unique, Chernobylite offers a great story and interesting combat scenarios-even if the gunplay is a bit glitchy. An unconventionally unique game in a very cool setting, Chernobylite is recommended for those looking for something a bit different.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 6152936ebf6fa9a4453b7693,PlayStation Universe,Timothy Nunes,70,"Chernobylite combines some cool ideas and implements them in a way that complements the story it wants to tell. Several issues stand in its way, with potential save corruption acting as the biggest road block. Once that issue gets patched out, the core experience will offer up something unique, even if many of its gameplay elements lack depth.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 6122a1956ffaa0ca0ef6ce65,Zoomg,افشین پیروزی,80,"All in all, especially for fans of games like the Stalker series, playing Chernobylite is a good option that you will never regret experiencing.",2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,0d57baa1b00544d3b15b2bf2dcd8740f 6235ed29274ec35e72dc1816,Nintendo Life,Chris Scullion,70,"WRC 10 contains significantly more content than its already packed predecessor, and can provide extremely satisfying rally gameplay once you get used to its (accurately) unforgiving handling. This is let down, however, by the game's visuals, which are tolerable while docked but look awful when playing in handheld. As long as you can put up with how it looks, there should be enough here to keep you busy for months.",2022-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 61c057779e5c48c548d66a18,Eurogamer,Martin Robinson,80,"KT Racing celebrates 50 years of WRC with a generous, enjoyable package - even if some old problems persist.",2021-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 61b3a65083e54798d121f347,TrustedReviews,Kob Monney,70,"WRC 10 is a solid racing game with an Anniversary mode that celebrates the history of the motorsport. However, the management aspect of the game is a bit on the repetitive and dull side.",2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 61a4fcec6c8d0ff1956220b3,GameSpace,,73,"In the end, WRC 10 hits enough high points to be notable and it's a sure bet that things will be improved over time with updates, new content releases, and patches. However, it's not the game for everyone and there is certainly something to be said for waiting for a definitive edition for those who may be on the fence.",2021-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 61733f13d17871eeebf20f2d,Blast Away the Game Review,Dustin Murphy,80,"It’s hard for me not to admit: KT Racing is certainly some of the leading experts in what they do. They are excellent at delivering memorable experiences, challenging races, and unparalleled attention to detail with tracks in WRC 10. The biggest complaint is that visual flaws do exist, Anniversary mode is excruciatingly painful to some, and it leads to some minor changes we hope get added in the future.",2021-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 616ef1328a1e37b0e132fd8d,ZTGD,Ken McKown,75,"WRC 10 is a game where fans will notice the tweaks and additions, while casual fans will ask why upgrade? This is common among games that focus on specific sports and genres. There is enough here though for diehards to consider upgrading. I am not thrilled that some of the interesting content is locked behind DLC, but even with that hangup the tweaks and additions make this version a worthy successor. This entry won’t change anyone’s opinion of the realistic rally genre, but for those that enjoy it, there are few better options on the market.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 616e0cb6e856d8ac61c53c56,PlayStation LifeStyle,Paulmichael Contreras,80,"WRC 10 is a safe entry, celebrating the long, rich history of the World Rally Championship, while taking care to not break anything that was already working well. If you missed out on WRC 9, you may be content with picking that up for a bargain (assuming you have a disc-based console). If you want the latest and most up-to-date rally racing simulator, though, then WRC 10 is more than competent at providing a ton of fun for rally fans everywhere.",2021-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 617ee7a629ae906f18899bdd,NextGen Player,Paul Hunter,80,"WRC 10 is my new pick for best game in the series with its new and enhanced game modes, livery editor, better graphics and improved physics. It's a nice celebration of 50 years of WRC rallies and I particularly thought the anniversary mode was an excellent touch. It's sad to see Kylotonn will soon pass over the torch to Codemasters, but great to see them wrapping up the series with the best entry yet.",2021-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 61689a34c77a5173597e63c7,Game Freaks 365,Kyle Bell,80,"This is close to a must-play for fans of rally racing games. However, it's not much different from WRC 9 and doesn't look next-gen.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 61745d66ee8b9ff58591032a,Nation Fusion,Clayton Daley,77.5,"WRC 10 is the newest installment in the Rally Car game. It bolsters new tracks, cars and gameplay, but does it stack up to the competition, namely Dirt2.",2021-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 6165738eae06db5cf78ec1e0,Thumb Culture,,80,"The gameplay is still solid with some improvements, yet there is still a little room for more. The 50th-anniversary content is a real treat and the cars handle so differently from their modern-day counterparts. The career is as in-depth as it was before, maybe a little more so. Overall, this is the best version of a WRC game to date. Last year I gave WRC 9 a Gold Award, but as WRC 10 has better puddles (among other things), it also gets a Thumb Culture Gold Award, just a higher version of it. KT Racing, just iron out those little niggles, and hopefully, it can be a Platinum Award next year.",2021-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 61605d699e65de2d02a17ed7,IGN Italy,Davide Mancini,79,"WRC 10 is a melancholic better version of WRC 9, with some peculiar and welcome refinements to the physics and handling. Apart from that WRC 10 is a rock solid rally driving experience with some technical hiccups and an interesting, but somehow shallow, scenario mode.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 6155c67fd99be5e1f870c8c0,Cubed3,Josh Di Falco,80,"Despite the visual breaks and screen tears that seem to happen oftentimes, WRC 10 is the ultimate rally game on PS5. At this point, there is no better alternative if the objective is getting the wheels dirty on the gravel roads. WRC 10 makes great use of the haptic feedback, bringing the vibrations to a new level of immersion while the triggers help add a new layer also. Career Mode is still unchanged from previous years, though the Season Mode is also still an option for those who don't wish to partake in the managerial aspects of the team management options. Otherwise, for those looking for the ultimate challenge beyond the AI opponents, the Online mode is still a bustling wonderland of challenges for all diehard competitors. Of course, this package wouldn't be complete without dipping into the historical races over the last 50 years of WRC, allowing for drivers to explore the older cars while also learning about their historical significance to the sport.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 61a7ac2d707b251eac01e582,GuiltyBit,Dani Viñambres,85,"Halfway between arcade and simulation, but more oriented to the latter, WRC10 offers us a very complete game and one of the most rewarding drives we have seen. With some non-serious technical problem, WRC10 will keep us hooked with its game modes and, specifically, with a Career Mode as complete as it is entertaining.",2021-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 614e4d676d338e3138245272,Zoomg,محمد صادق تواضعی,70,"WRC 10 is trying to be a rally simulator, but the inappropriate design of some cars has made the game more of an arcade experience than previous versions.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 614af0b0c320421e46fc97f6,Enternity.gr,Dimitris Vourdas,60,"The changes are welcome and quite good, but they stay out of the game, that is, where the title suffers and practically with very little substance.",2021-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 614b857f53aaa12e58cfc5f4,COGconnected,Rhett Waselenchuk,77,"WRC 10 isn’t going to be for everybody, but I think the ones that love it will really love it. The driving is excellent, and the sound design is next to none. Plus, it features a deep career mode and several historical scenarios for you to sink your teeth into. One minute, it’s frustrating the hell out of you; the next, you’re pumping your fist in the air over the milliseconds you were able to shave off a run. And that’s what racing is all about.",2021-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 6149b5775807301248919915,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Oscar Garcia Mompean,90,Referring to beat,2021-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 6147b524c73e2f01e326c836,BaziCenter,,80,"Although WRC 10 is not as big a step forward as WRC 9 was, it still offers a lot of improvements. The 50th anniversary mode is also a very welcomed addition and mixed with the return of many legendary drivers, the final package is more or less exactly what Rally fans would want in a game.",2021-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 614e37956d338e313824525a,Rapid Reviews UK,Rob Lake,90,"For quite a few years the rally genre was dominated by Codemasters and their Colin McRae series – and later Dirt/Dirt Rally. Throughout every console generation, there’s been a competitor for the rally crown and after a few years of trying, KT Racing finally nailed it last year with WRC 9 (check out our Xbox and Nintendo Switch reviews). This year, the developer is back with WRC 10. Not only does it improve on last year’s already stellar title, it also adds plenty more to the series.",2021-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 614423c0f268facd23b9fa83,PSX Brasil,Paulo Roberto Montanaro,85,"WRC 10 manages not only to maintain the high level of quality of its previous version, but it also solves several problems and adds a lot of content that will please many fans of racing, mud and dust. Responsive and very demanding in its controls, it brings beautiful visuals and abundant modes, proving to be one of the best options of the genre.",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 61437df7f268facd23b9f9d6,Gamerweb.pl,Konrad Noga,80,"I always thought of the official WRC video games as inferior to such classics as Colin McRae Rally or Richard Burns Rally. WRC 10, however, made me reconsider my opinion as I discovered how good this game is, offering the players realistic yet newbie-friendly driving physics, a ton of content, and fantastic tracks to drive through. There are some hiccoughs on the way, i.e. annoying pop-up, occasional glitches, or empty multiplayer lobbies, but overall WRC is a great rally game, even though it is not as good as the DiRT Rally series.",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 6141f1eba1c77bbd39e73139,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,80,"A few issues with the visuals take the shine off of WRC 10 which is otherwise yet another authentic, enjoyable rally game from KT Racing. Not a vast amount has changed since WRC 9 but what new content that has been added, including the Anniversary Mode which celebrates 30 years of the sport, does just enough to make this a worthwhile annual iteration for the series.",2021-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 6160d50f10b39c41d6ea2d10,Hey Poor Player,Jon Davis,80,"WRC 10 shines when it’s not trying to lure you in with a load of flashy bullshit. Instead, it’s best when it’s got you on the track, careering through chicanes or clinging on for dear life as you hoist yourself through a hairpin.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 615b046e4f291c087de49c52,Echo Boomer,,100,WRC comes to the next-generation more polished than ever.,2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 613f078fe8e573a2aa24dd1b,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,70,"WRC 10 is the best the WRC series has ever been. It might not be the biggest leap in improvements, but the refinement of the vehicle control, the improved physics, new tweaks to the career – just as time-consuming as last year’s – and the increased legendary car/track count help make the return to the series a good one.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 613e2262c4db5994a488ebdc,IGN Middle East,Omar Salah ,70,WRC 10 retains the basics of the series built over the years but does not offer any new changes in return.,2021-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 613e1601ba43ef859830edbb,Oyungezer Online,Mert Köse,75,"If you are not a hardcore rally fan and you already own either Dirt Rally 2.0 or WRC9, you can keep your money in your pocket. WRC 10 is the right choice only for newcomers and those who know the history of rally like the back of their hand.",2021-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 613cbe13c3fe3874ae8286d4,Jump Dash Roll,Peter Taylor,80,"Whatever may come in next year's WRC 11 Kylotonn leaves behind a strong legacy and has created what is probably the most underrated racing series currently in active development. That being said, WRC 10 really is an incremental upgrade and unless you absolutely must have it for one reason or another there's perhaps not enough here for owners of WRC 9.",2021-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 613c2169c3fe3874ae82869d,GameBlast,Carlos França Júnior,85,"WRC 10 upholds the excellence of the franchise for the virtual racing world. There aren't drastic changes to its visual or audio aspects, but this actually means the quality standard continues to be high. Besides that, the classic tracks and historic challenges bring forth positive elements, though small ones, and add many hours of challenge and fun to the game's lifespan.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 61404bfb8ebcf0a6ad13bb79,Game Forces PT,Filipe Martins,90,"WRC10 will undoubtedly delight fans of the series or even Rallys. Many tracks, many modes, many cars in a game with exquisite gameplay. If you're not a fan but looking for a new adventure, WRC10 won't let you down!",2021-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 613a374064f4324fcd14d132,GameSkinny,Aaron Bayne,60,WRC 10 is a hardcore racer that'll require you to put in the time before reaping any of its rewards.,2021-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 613a356c64f4324fcd14d128,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,"All in all, WRC 10 is yet another solid entry in the series. It’s sad to see that it’s probably going to be one of the last ever, but props to KT Racing and Nacon for going the extra mile to make that goodbye go off with a bang as they do with this game. The historical racing is a joy to behold for sure, and the trademark franchise modes found in WRC 10 make it an extremely worthwhile pickup for rally fans and casual racers alike.",2021-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 61389e207257ea23f275e9fe,New Game Network,Ben Thomas,72,"WRC 10 is a decent rally experience, thanks to the solid driving model and improved vehicle feedback. The new tracks are good but team management has regressed and other changes are a mixed bag in what is a predictable yearly release.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 6137c384ea2645107126e06c,Operation Sports,Robert Kollars,,"That said, this title will challenge your patience and requires time and effort to learn the game from the inside out. Those who are willing to do just that will have an experience that is deep, authentic, and most of all, fun. There are no cheap ways to enjoy WRC 10, and you are either all in or you're not, but the rewards for those who jump in with both feet are, well, rewarding.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 61378e35ea2645107126df0b,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,85,WRC 10 returns most of what made WRC 9 great and builds on it with anniversary content and more. The physics model still feels great while playing and there is a ton of content here to play through. Getting to relive the history of the sport through the Anniversary events and cars was also awesome. The DualSense support on the PlayStation 5 version is also once again fantastic and the platform I recommend you play this game on. Some areas of the visuals can still be improved on in future entries but despite those blemishes this is one of the finest rally racing games on the market.,2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 613758c8ea2645107126de93,Gameblog,,70,"WRC 10 is not a bad opus of the series, with its share of novelties rather welcome. Mode 50e birthday finally allows you to enjoy former glories of the discipline, and even if we would have liked it to be more fleshed out, it still makes an act of presence.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 61360ab3fcc37bee8d17ad93,The Games Machine,Alessandro Alosi,75,"The franchise doesn't make the hoped-for leap in quality, it just takes a step in the right direction: this will hardly be enough to satisfy the most demanding drivers or those who already own WRC 9, but several off-road enthusiasts may still consider it more than enough to have fun.",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 621fb86c18c4f5b9825c1bc3,Forbes,,,"By ironing out its UI, making career mode more accessible, and generally stripping back those unnecessary complexities surrounding an otherwise brilliant experience, KT Racing has every chance of making next year’s WRC 11 one of the very best racing games in the last ten years–a show-stopping swansong for a studio that’s clearly dedicated to constant improvement.",2021-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 6137b578ea2645107126e045,Everyeye.it,Andrea Sorichetti,65,"Ultimately: does it make sense to buy WRC 10? The price is quite affordable, with its € 50 for the next-gen and Switch versions (coming in the coming months) that drop to € 40 for the PS4 and One versions, so if you are not already in possession of other similar titles and you are looking for some fun in drift it actually makes sense to jump on this new chapter of the series. The situation changes drastically if you get from WRC 9. WRC 10 is almost more of a reskin of the previous chapter that on a practical level really adds too little to distance itself from the past, with the sole exception of the 50th Anniversary mode, which is quite clear that it was the main focus of the development team during the work.",2021-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,2abb210228a8433a98c8dc8b8ce0107a 5d86747e93765d677875f149,PCMag,Isaac Rouse,80,"Epic Games' cult classic comes to PC in this thrilling remaster. A fresh take on the Metroidvania genre, Shadow Complex combines shoot-'em-up elements and brisk melee action to deliver an enjoyable platform-adventure title.",2016-06-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,497cdc35842e458ca10a1edae95ae181 5d86747e93765d677875f141,PLAY Zine,,80,"Even with seven-year-old graphics, Shadow Complex looks and runs great, with fluid animations and sprawling levels that any metroidvania game dreams of. This is an essential game for every metroidvania fan.",2016-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,497cdc35842e458ca10a1edae95ae181 5d86747f93765d677875f165,Real Game Media,Patrick Landry,76,"Before their mobile fame from the Infinity Blade franchise, Chair Entertainment produced in 2009 a game called Shadow Complex on Xbox 360 through the Xbox Live Arcade program. The game was very highly praised, and even received many nominations into the “Game of the Year” category. So the release of a remastered game 6-7 years after the original, on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 is considered good news. I didn’t own an Xbox 360 console back then, but now have the chance to discover this gem from the past on my PS4.",2016-05-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,497cdc35842e458ca10a1edae95ae181 5d86747e93765d677875f156,Everyeye.it,Mauro Ferrante,87,"Shadow Complex needed a lifting. The remastered edition improves some post-processing effects, add some new textures, and in the end remains the great metroidvania that Chair developed few years ago. The uninteresting story is the biggest letdown of the game, that stands out when it comes to gameplay and level design.",2016-05-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,497cdc35842e458ca10a1edae95ae181 5d86747f93765d677875f186,Examiner,Cory Wells,80,"Despite its few shortcomings, Shadow Complex: Remastered is an extremely fun game to play. The upgraded visuals look great and the controls are on point. Enemies and backtracking to become a bit redundant, but the platforming elements and exploration make up for it. There is a reason the original broke sales records on Xbox Live Arcade. If you have already purchased the game, the upgraded visuals might make it worth your while. However, since this review is based on the PlayStation 4 version, people who have not played it should certainly give it a shot.",2016-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,497cdc35842e458ca10a1edae95ae181 5d86747f93765d677875f192,Push Square,John Cal McCormick,70,"Shadow Complex Remastered is, in many ways, a perfect gateway drug for the Metroidvania genre. It's accessible and straightforward, and the story features just the right mix of swashbuckling heroics and moustache twirling pantomime villainy. It's perhaps too easy for seasoned veterans of the genre, and some aiming issues and questionably designed boss encounters sour the package a little, but if you've got a few hours to kill and you're waiting for another proper Metroid game, then you could do a lot worse than Shadow Complex.",2016-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,497cdc35842e458ca10a1edae95ae181 5d86747f93765d677875f168,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,81,If you're in the market for a solid Metroidvania title then Shadow Complex Remastered will meet (and possibly surpass) your expectations.,2016-05-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,497cdc35842e458ca10a1edae95ae181 5d86747f93765d677875f18c,High-Def Digest,Tyler Treese,90,"'Shadow Complex Remastered' looks better than ever, but doesn't add much in terms of content. That's fine, though, as the core game holds up as one of the best Metroidvania adventures ever made, and doesn't feel dated at all. First-timers are in for something truly special, while returning players can look forward to experiencing it all again. Just don't expect it to feel new.",2016-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,497cdc35842e458ca10a1edae95ae181 5d86747f93765d677875f183,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",John Walker,,"[T]his is still Shadow Complex, well loved, and definitely a decent time. Just a decent time from six years ago and looking and feeling like it.",2016-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,497cdc35842e458ca10a1edae95ae181 5d86747f93765d677875f176,Bit Cultures,Nick Grave,87,"If you enjoyed it the first time but didn’t see yourself playing through it again for speed-runs or leisure, then you’ll want to opt out of this release. However, if you found replaying the main adventure a worthwhile endeavor and like plotting out different ways to complete the game or tackling its challenge mode, it earns the $15.00 it asks for admission. Now, if you’ve never played the game before but enjoy this style of gameplay, I can safely say, trying it out is hardly a complex decision.",2016-04-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,497cdc35842e458ca10a1edae95ae181 5d86747f93765d677875f195,Worth Playing,Brian Dumlao,80,"Shadow Complex Remastered remains a fun title. The gameplay remains faithful to the Metroidvania formula, warts and all, while the addition of partial 3-D fighting makes it feel fresh compared to its contemporaries. It comes in at a good length and has some nice time trial challenges to give it more legs once the various campaign endings have been exhausted. It could've used some more improvements in the presentation section, but genre fans will enjoy this title while holding out hope that someday, Chair will finally develop a sequel.",2016-04-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,497cdc35842e458ca10a1edae95ae181 5d86747f93765d677875f189,Hardcore Gamer,Derrick Bettis,60,"The thing about Saturday morning cartoons is that they’re packed into thirty minute segments. Yes, they’re often shallow subplots, but luckily they resolve before overstaying their welcome. Shadow Complex doesn’t do that. It draws out a weak narrative and rarely rewards the player for continuing on. From a gameplay perspective the bosses speak for themselves; they’re bland and muddled. Looking back there is fun to be had sprinkled throughout, but the finale is so sour that it’s hard to see those moments.",2016-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,497cdc35842e458ca10a1edae95ae181 5d86747f93765d677875f18f,GameCrate,Robert Workman,80,"While we're still itching for Shadow Complex 2 to be confirmed, Remastered will swimmingly make proper use of your time. Its action is still addictive and well structured, the visuals look great, and the extra Master Challenges and Achievements will take some time to clean up. More could've easily been added, but this is still Chair at its best – and that's well worth partaking.",2016-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,497cdc35842e458ca10a1edae95ae181 5d86747f93765d677875f180,Game Revolution,Matt Utley,60,"Those fans are better off utilizing the Xbox One’s backwards compatibility to go back and play again. Those curious about what the fuss was all about back in the day will get something more out of it. Gameplay is where it counts, and regardless of its bland design and extensive hodge-podging from other properties, Shadow Complex Remastered is a fun game that will reward your time spent with it.",2016-03-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,497cdc35842e458ca10a1edae95ae181 5d86747e93765d677875f14f,Metro GameCentral,,70,"As a remaster this is rather shoddy work, but the underlying game is still one of the best homages to Super Metroid from the last generation.",2016-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,497cdc35842e458ca10a1edae95ae181 5d86747f93765d677875f16b,Shacknews,Steve Watts,70,"Shadow Complex is a game that demands experiencing at least once. While those who played through multiple times and unlocked every secret the first go-round might not be especially compelled to do it again with such bare-bones revisions, it's a perfect vehicle for first-timers. If you haven't played Shadow Complex before, it's absolutely worth armoring up now.",2016-03-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,497cdc35842e458ca10a1edae95ae181 5d86747f93765d677875f15f,USgamer,Jeremy Parish,70,"Despite the proliferation of games broadly inspired by Super Metroid in recent years, Shadow Complex remains quite distinct thanks to its integration of Gears of War-style cover shooting and loopy political plot. Playing it again evokes memories of similar games that have since followed, such as Castlevania: Mirror of Fate and Strider, none of which have done the 2.5D metroidvania thing nearly as well as Chair did back in 2009. The one letdown here is the questionable quality of the port, which sputters and skips much more than you'd expect for a last-gen game revamped for Xbox One.",2016-03-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,497cdc35842e458ca10a1edae95ae181 5d86747f93765d677875f15c,Destructoid,Jordan Devore,80,"Shadow Complex was great in 2009, and for the most part, it still is to this day. You won't find many new elements in this remaster apart from standard graphical upgrades, but if it has been a few years since you've played the original version, it's worth going through the journey again.",2016-03-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,497cdc35842e458ca10a1edae95ae181 60112c230f8974118c939208,Kinglink Reviews,Frank Reese,60,"The most important thing though would be to address the common praise of the game, that this is “Zelda”. That would be true if Zelda lacked a story or interesting characters, or really a purpose had simplistic dungeons and more platforming than combat. Also, the enemies are repetitive and there are no interesting bosses as well.",2020-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d67787825b8,Marooners' Rock,Joanna Nelius,80,"Hob is a rare gem. It has mass appeal, regardless of preferred genre or style.",2018-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d67787825f1,PS4Blog.net,,85,"If you're a fan of the old-school The Legend of Zelda release, or the newer The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds on the Nintendo 3DS, then you're going to love Hob on PlayStation 4. It's charming art style, fun gameplay mechanics and clever puzzle dungeons will keep you entertained until the end. Other than some mild framerate dips here and there during areas with more flora and fauna, or during areas like the desert in which lightning bolts come crashing down onto the ground, but this never got in the way of the adventure.",2017-12-25T05:00:00.000Z,False,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d67787825f6,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,60,"Though it pains to proclaim such a promising title as this — given how obviously ambitious its world-building stands, how undeniably strange-but-enticing its organic-mechanical aesthetic is or how inviting the otherwise isolating ambience of its sound design is — Hob may well be one of the more disappointing showings for the genre this year when all is said and done.",2017-11-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d67787825f9,ZTGD,Jae Lee,70,"Perhaps this is due to my less than favorable inclination for puzzle/platformer action games as I seldom search out for games of this genre, but Hob felt lacking an identity- a clear element to call its own that really makes it standout amongst the rest of the games in the genre.",2017-11-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d6778782605,Gameplanet,Leo Rae-Brown,60,Hob is a beguiling action adventure that's hamstrung by its platforming and a sub-par second half.,2017-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d67787825fc,VGProfessional,Mazen Abdallah,86,"Hob is a game that really works on immersing you in its world, and the end result is an experience that feels memorable and moving. It’s not as big on gameplay, but in terms of world-building, Hob is one of the classics.",2017-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d67787825c4,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,80,"Hob is a solid adventure game. If you can live with brief moments of frustration when you're lost and nothing is going on, you'll often be rewarded with a large chunk of the game where the pacing is just right and the balance between combat and puzzle elements is fair. Despite a few issues with stuttering, the presentation is exquisite, and the game comes in at a satisfying length. Adventure fans would do well to give Hob a look.",2017-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d67787825ff,Play Some Video Games,Kyle Haiman,80,"Occasionally the art direction of a game is so striking, so inspired, and so beautiful one cannot help but be awed while playing. Hob, the newest adventure from Runic Games, embraces this notion and around every corner is a new canvas for the player to marvel. But does the rest of the game live up to the stunning art? Let’s dive in.",2017-10-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d67787825c1,Destructoid,Patrick Hancock,50,"Hob tries to do a lot of things within its beautiful world but never does any of them very well. The platforming feels janky and slow, combat is basic and meaningless, and the puzzles will make you wish you were back in 10th grade listening to your Geometry teacher explain proofs for the millionth time. A great game was not too far away from what eventually was delivered, but outside of the stunning visuals and world design, Hob falls frustratingly short.",2017-10-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d67787825ca,VGChartz,Chinh Tran,,Runic Games is to be lauded for taking a bold chance when the company could have simply revisited familiar grounds with another Torchlight.,2017-10-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d67787825be,DualShockers,Michael Ruiz,65,"There is something about Hob that I really enjoy. I'm not quite sure if it's the cartoonish art style, clever puzzles, or an amalgamation of the two, but my overall experience was quite pleasant. However, frequent frame rate drops, mindless combat, and its open-world facade hindered my amusement and often relinquished any feeling of consequence while exploring the game's dangerously portrayed world. Similarly, the unspoken and symbolic mystery that unfolds begins as an interesting tale, but quickly becomes shallow when there are no other factors to create a meaningful and emotional conflict. Hob boasts a lot of promising ideas at the outset, but ultimately fails to fulfill those promises by the game's end.",2017-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d67787825cd,Spaziogames,Gianluca Arena,70,"With a below average combat system, a lot of technical issues and almost no story to speak of, Hob is a hard sell for lovers of the previous Runic games. Still, it is graced by a very good art design and clever puzzles.",2017-10-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d67787825b5,TeamSmores,Ryan Kennedy,93,"The gameplay is spot on, the story is compelling, everything about this game is well done and has you wanting more.",2017-10-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d67787825d0,Checkpoint Gaming,Elliot Attard,,"Hob creates a magical and wondrous world that adapts and changes thanks to your input. Watching the world shift around you and sometimes underneath you is awe-inspiring and magnificent. Seeing the fruits of your labour literally coming to life is one of Hob’s biggest selling points and makes the game worth playing by itself. The game’s art, world design and wordless narrative all come together to make a genuinely special experience. Some aspects of Hob’s gameplay and systems can hold it back from being truly unique and captivating, but it more than makes up for it through personality and liveliness alone.",2017-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d6778782590,GameSpew,Sean Mesler,80,It's a shame that less than tight platforming controls and major framerate issues hinder Hob overall. There is a fantastic game here that will just have to settle for being a really good one.,2017-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fc93765d6778782575,PS3Blog.net,,80,"Hob is a genuinely beautiful game, as you'd expect from the very talented people at Runic Games, the developer of Torchlight, but I do feel that there could've been, at times in the game, a bit more detail about the world the game's set within, what has happened and why, as wel as more information on Hob himself!",2017-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d67787825c7,PC Aficionado,Gabriel Cavalcanti,65,"For all it's worth, Hob is a genuinely fun Zelda-like exploration game that despite not being a classic, is worth the asking price.",2017-10-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d677878258d,TheSixthAxis,Jim Hargreaves,80,"Runic fans waiting on Torchlight III may be feeling sore, but the developer's decision to take a gamble on something new has certainly paid off. Hob demonstrates just how well this team can create a world and stitch it together with intuitive level design. Although some parts are clearly stronger than others, as a whole Hob is easily one of the best indie games of 2017.",2017-10-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d677878258a,PSX Brasil,Bruno Henrique Vinhadel,78,"Hob presents a remarkable visual style, a beautiful world that shapes as the player advances through it and concise gameplay. Even though the developer has chosen to follow a more secure path, some points could be better developed, specially a better polishing in the technical part.",2017-10-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d6778782584,Geek Culture Podcast,Josh Garibay,75,"Hob is Runic Games’ first, and only, departure from Torchlight. And by most accounts it is a success. Hob packs so much personality into its world despite never uttering a word, letting every carefully placed object and interaction speak for itself. The game loses itself in moments where its camera works against its own goals and the ease with which a player can become lost before grasping the layout. However, the competent combat and engaging puzzle solving save Hob and make it a notable platformer to lose yourself in.",2017-10-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d6778782581,Voxel Voice,Ryan Shepard,90,"Hob is an adventure that will keep you enthralled right up until the very end, and even then you may not be ready for what it has in store.",2017-10-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d6778782602,SquareXO,Rebecca Stow,80,"There’s an awful lot of depth to Runic Games’ action adventure indie game, Hob. Exploration of the huge steampunk-inspired world is exceptionally rewarding: secret rooms can be discovered, shortcuts can be accessed and mysterious green orbs hide in machines and tiny crevices which allow you to level up.",2017-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d6778782587,IGN Italy,Damaso Scibetta,84,"A pretty good action-adventure, with a fantastic world design. The combat system is a little bit too simple, but the experience is really positive. Recommended.",2017-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d6778782577,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,90,"Great adventure game which doesn't have some kind of outstanding plot, but keeps you engaged because of how smartly the elements of the world are connected. One of this year's best indie games.",2017-10-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d677878257a,Saving Content,Justin Celani,100,"Runic Games has something special here and every facet of the game reeks of quality aside from one element. System performance on PS4 has a ton of stuttering or slow down moments. They have already updated the game a few times since it launched and the post support seems great, but this issue is literally my biggest and only issue. In an otherwise fantastic experience, captivating in its grandeur, this always took me right out of the experience. That blemish aside, every time I played Hob, I just got lost in its world, exciting to see everything the game would throw at me next. Exploration, combat, and the world all merge together in such a cohesive thought with almost no frustration, it’s just a sublime experience even with its performance issues.. Hob wasn’t on my list of must play games, or even known games for 2017. Don’t make the same mistake I did, Hob is definitely worth playing and a huge surprise.",2017-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fc93765d677878254c,Kotaku,Mike Fahey,,"Were Hob a tightly-scripted action adventure that guided the player from point to point and told them exactly what was expected of them, it wouldn't be nearly as magical an experience, and certainly not as personal. Making my own decisions (and my own mistakes) makes the impressive, world-changing moments feel like something I did.",2017-10-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fc93765d6778782540,GameSkinny,Erroll Maas,70,Runic Game's Legend of Zelda inspired adventure takes players on a mundane journey through an extraordinary world.,2017-10-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fc93765d6778782532,Boomstick Gaming,Boomstick Alex,78,"We are left with an amazing world that begs to be tinkered with but ultimately, all the layers don't quite fall into place.",2017-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d67787825f3,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"Hob is a beautiful puzzle action adventure game with an enjoyable sense of discovery. Bringing the world back to life by solving the dungeons was a pleasure, and the painterly quality of the visuals are a treat. The game emphasis exploration over the combat, so the mechanics may feel lacking when compared to other games in the genre. There are plenty of hidden secret for you to find once you complete the main narrative.",2017-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fc93765d6778782549,NEOsite,Krzysiek Kalwasiński,85,"Hob is a prime example for how indie games should be made. It's a true gem for fans of artistic, yet mysterious titles with engaging gameplay, although there are some annoying technical problems.",2017-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fc93765d6778782543,CGMagazine,Jed Whitaker,60,Hob is a beautiful but unoriginal Zelda-like that lacks an interesting story and has mind-numbingly dull combat and exploration.,2017-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fc93765d677878253d,New Game Network,Charlie Nicholson,74,"The occasional design issue aside, restoring Hob's ramshackle world is satisfying, with its cel-shaded art style and tech-infused nature concealing a complex network of pulleys, valves and hidden paths.",2017-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fc93765d6778782536,Game Informer,Brian Shea,80,"Hob delivers meaningful, wondrous exploration in an alluring and enigmatic world, but the combat and technical issues hold it back",2017-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fc93765d6778782551,PlayStation Universe,Jimmy Rowe,70,"Hob is an enjoyable experience, providing hours of great puzzling and platforming fun – despite the game's face-value story and technical issues.",2017-10-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fc93765d677878253a,Wccftech,Rosh Kelly,90,"Hob is an action adventure with a stunning visual style, engrossing world and enjoyable combat. It is a standard bearer for what the genre can achieve at this level.",2017-09-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fc93765d6778782546,Attack of the Fanboy,Kyle Hanson,70,Hob is a game that feels like it could be much more than it is. It's a game that draws inspiration from the best in the business. It's a game that looks and sounds great. And it's a game that offers something unique for players. Yet it falls short of the heights that it could have reached due to a few key failings.,2017-09-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d67787825bb,Game News Plus,Emine Ozturk,88,HOB is a game which I was missing for a long time and I didn't even notice it until I laid my eyes on it. The game has a flawless gameplay with so much to unravel and show you. What's not to delve into the ever-changing world of HOB?,2017-09-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fd93765d677878257d,GamePro,Rae Grimm,81,Hob is a charming action adventure that shows that the way is more important than the goal.,2017-09-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 5d8679fc93765d677878251d,IGN,Leif Johnson,78,"Hob is a beautiful Zelda-like puzzler with fun combat elements that takes place on an enchanting world where nature and machinery alter the landscape as easily as a twist of a Rubik's cube. The wordless approach to the story creates some confusion and the fix camera sometimes results in unnecessary deaths, but never does the time spent with Hob feel wasted.",2017-09-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,0823aa31fb7540db886871c5aa44dcc3 6127f3c1c2b0152b6867444f,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,84,"Although as of this writing it is no longer a free download, The Virtuous Cycle is probably an easy to recommend purchase for fans of the base game. The new roguelike game mode is punishing fun (if that’s your thing) and the new Shell and weapon are a welcome addition to the arsenal. If you bounced off Mortal Shell due to its difficulty, this new DLC won’t change your mind, but it’s good news for most everyone who enjoys Cold Symmetry’s homage to Dark Souls.",2021-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 611fa3dc9c30d2777595969c,Fextralife,,,"I’ll tell you from playing The Virtuous Cycle I haven’t played Mortal Shell in many many months as we know it came out a year ago at this point, I forgot how good this game is, it’s such a great game. There’s a little bit of jank in it because it’s made by you know a handful of people, but honestly it’s just so much fun and I highly recommend checking out the DLC if you have a minute.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 60094cb50f8974118c938a47,Movies Games and Tech,Jonah Ehlers,75,"All in all, Mortal Shell provides the perfect amount of challenge for someone like me. I often felt inclined to press on; just one more fight, or one more save-point. That drive kept the game flowing quite nicely, ensuring that there was never a dull moment. It is a very streamlined experience, and that shows in its runtime. The title took me about 14 hours to complete the game, including a bit of light exploration. It might be a bit straightforward or easy for the veterans of the genre, but definitely has enough merits to justify a purchase. For more casual fans of Action or RPG titles, it also presents a great way to dip your toes into this more challenging breed of game. Give it a try and don’t be intimidated by a few deaths at first.",2021-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5ff81f380f8974118c937ed0,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,80,"Mortal Shell is an enjoyable title for those who are already fans of the SoulsBorne sub-genre, and it has more positives than it has flaws. The swamp hub world is bland and confusing, but the different biomes you eventually reach are gorgeous, even if they're relatively familiar. The lack of a deep leveling system has a very good replacement in the shell system, which ends up providing more versatility in your character build and the attack system. The relatively shorter length makes it great for newcomers, while genre veterans will find it to be a great debut effort from a small development team.",2021-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5fc102fc038871749d416a66,Rectify Gaming,,85,Mortal Shell is more than a simple Dark Souls clone.,2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5fb864c9038871749d415fd5,PowerUp!,James Wood,90,Mortal Shell‘s origins may be steeped in an echo but the final product has more than enough soul.,2020-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5fa3dbaffce0972e4e5f9eb6,Enternity.gr,Konstantinos Kalkanis,70,"In conclusion, this is a game whose creators were aware of the limitations and based on the ideas they had, they tried to create the best result possible.",2020-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f89b444fce0972e4e5f78da,Forever Classic Games,Zach Snyder,81,There’s no better way to wrap this up than to say a big thank you to Cold Symmetry for giving us a great soulslike that that hits the spot.,2020-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f8b47a2fce0972e4e5f7c2b,INDIANTVCZ,,60,"Despite the fact that Mortal Shell is a game full of mistakes, therefore it isn't one of the best souls-like experiences, it still remains a decent hardcore title.",2020-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f64829a5ac19625d336c135,RPGamer,Zack Webster,70,"The lack of depth isn’t too much of a detriment as the game is short enough to ever feel tired. Better yet, what is there is good, a foundation with easy room to be expanded upon and a strong demonstration of Cold Symmetry’s understanding of core concepts that are the strength of the genre. Mortal Shell is a exemplary use of limited resources to make a tight, fun game, even if it only takes a weekend to beat.",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f62309ef7c1f130627f6b69,ZTGD,Jae Lee,65,"Mortal Shell is built around a solid foundation with a fun and responsive combat engine propped up by strong visuals. While some obtuse design choices and an uninteresting world holds it back from escaping the moniker of being, “just yet another souls-like”, it’s guaranteed to scratch that itch, at least a little.",2020-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f721508cc71e361680c8ac2,Marooners' Rock,Jonathan White,76,Kudos to the team at Cold Symmetry. I hope more people pick up this game so that we can get a sequel somewhere down the road.,2020-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f5c8f3cf7c1f130627f62a2,GameGrin,Jamie Davies,65,"An engrossing combat system and numerous novel gameplay mechanics save what would have otherwise been merely a passable Dark Souls tribute from total mediocrity. Sadly, there's still too much harming the experience to justify a wholehearted recommendation. It ain't Souls and it certainly ain't polished, but it's not terrible either.",2020-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5fa46feafce0972e4e5fa030,Rapid Reviews UK,Chris Armstrong,80,"I’ve never been much of a glutton for punishment. And I’ve never really had the time or patience for try, die and repeat gameplay. I’ll admit, I barely got out of central Yharnam during my time playing Bloodbourne. When I saw Mortal Shell I thought, it’s time to “git gud” and see what this game has to offer.",2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f57d94ef7c1f130627f57c8,Skewed & Reviewed,Michael Newman,80,"If you are a fan of Dark Souls or Souls-like games, there is a lot to like in Mortal Shell.",2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 604eb3d0529d50e69fa108fe,Serial Gamer Italia,Pietro Ferri,76,"Mortal Shell is a remarkable bead, which does not require too much effort and gives considerable satisfaction. The combat system typical of the soulslike, combined with the sector of cryptic indirect narrative (also typical of the Souls) could immediately make us think of a soulless clone of the noble From Software saga, but a pinch of sensitivity is enough to quickly realize that Mortal Shell manages to deepen the known formula in its own way, giving a truly personal vision of the decayed and darkish world that invites everyone to explore. The result of the work of the developers is excellent, does not require a great deal of effort and is greatly enjoyable both for fans of the Souls saga, for whom the game takes the shape of a must play, and for newbies passionate about dark fantasy, which they will be able to enjoy the successful atmospheres created with wisdom. A Foundling has taken on the role of four warriors to fulfill his dark destiny, what are you waiting for to immerse yourself in the dark Fallgrimm of Mortal Shell?",2020-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f524932f7c1f130627f4d3c,SECTOR.sk,Lukáš Zábojník,85,New and fresh take on popular soulslike genre from newly established developer is full of interesting ideas,2020-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f51e6a7f7c1f130627f4c8f,Gaming Nexus,Carter Kilmann,88,"Mortal Shell embraces the Souls-like moniker with open arms. They welcomed comparisons, and, for the most part, delivered. What's more impressive is that a team of only 15 people created it. Mortal Shell will make you to rethink your ideas around patience and frustration. You will love this game for all the same reasons that you hate it.",2020-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f511f85f7c1f130627f4abf,33bits,Jesús Díaz-Suelto Berrueco,75,"Mortal Shell has a solid and clear base that in the future can give us outstanding games, but today I think that he does not quite understand what makes the genre difficult and to make up for it he resorts to a tool, the number of enemies, which makes something almost essential in just good.",2020-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f51a991f7c1f130627f4c3e,Blast Away the Game Review,Dustin Murphy,90,"You will find each new Shell is just as good as the other, once you learn to utilize their capabilities, and adventure forth with a level head. That being said, this is single-handedly the best non-FromSoftware game within the genre and it sure as Hell has a lot of promise. To be quite honest: If there isn’t a sequel, this game is as good as it gets, which is just fine the way it is.",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f5dbcc4f7c1f130627f63a5,Pixel Arts,Matin Nasiri,90,Mortal Shell is a clear and straightforward clone of Salisbury's work that ultimately offers a deep and lovable experience; A trip to the scary and mysterious lands with overwhelming challenges that are undoubtedly offered to the fans of this style.,2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f4f5dc0f7c1f130627f4657,Doublejump,Max Jordan,80,Mortal Shell takes the best elements of the “Souls-like” genre and refines them into a compact game that doesn’t overstay its welcome.,2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5fd14920038871749d4185b6,SpaceNerd.it,Mattia Mariano,75,"Mortal Shell is a brave soulslike that mix original ideas and fun. If you like the genre this is the game for you. It’s darker than the original soulslike and provides you a satisfying combat system. We would have preferred better level design, because actually is one of the most disappointing things we have seen in this game.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f4cf71862b431526f8e31c5,Impulsegamer,Abdul Saad,90,"Regardless of all its faults, I still believe Mortal Shell is a solid game. It transcends itself from being another Dark Souls imitation to an excellent game based on true inspiration. This is all the more impressive once you realize that a small studio of fifteen people developed a game with such high quality. Mortal shell is a remarkable love letter to FromSoftware's Staple series, and its asking price of $29.99 is just an added reason for why Souls fans especially should be picking up this game.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f4c068a62b431526f8e3131,Saudi Gamer,صالح بازرعة,70,"A well-polished game when looking at the combat system and the great technical visuals, suffers from subpar level design and lack of identity.",2020-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f49733662b431526f8e2f8a,3DNews,Денис Щенников,70,Slow-paced action-slasher with satisfying combat and grim atmosphere. And it leaves you wanting for more.,2020-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f85ecb9fce0972e4e5f7081,KeenGamer,Anyka Pettigrew,75,"Cold Symmetry's Mortal Shell is a love letter to Dark Souls fans. This deep-action RPG sets you in a world with beasts and bosses to vanquish, along with a dark world to discover. Although exciting in its own ways--through difficult encounters and unique mechanics--it still has dislikable issues that don't hold the brightest candle to its inspirations.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f5cafb7f7c1f130627f62f5,GameBlast,Mário Carvalho,85,"Mortal Shell is another pleasant surprise that surprised me with its inspiration in the Souls series, but presenting its own identity in both the gameplay and the plot. It may not be as challenging as its inspiring source, but it has not lessened my interest in the game. This is an excellent gateway for those who wish to experience the soulslike genre.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f497a5b62b431526f8e2f98,BaziCenter,Mohammad Zamani,75,"Although Mortal Shell suffers from several design issues, and although it seems a lot like the Souls series, its solid combat system eventually saves the day, making it an exciting, yet short, Action RPG that will probably worth your while.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f490a6162b431526f8e2e2a,MMoinGame,Daniel Garcia Ballesteros,79,"Mortal Shell is definitely a good title that although it is not perfect, and we must take into account on more than one occasion that it is made by a small studio of only fifteen people, if it will provide any fan of the known Soulslikes a title that innovates and will not leave anyone indifferent, its tremendously dark and gloomy atmosphere will make us imbued and want to know all its secrets.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 61a7893b9026011bae8f5872,GamesCreed,Nimmi Faiya,90,"On the off chance that you need a new and remarkable Soulslike experience, at that point look no farther than Cold Symmetry’s Mortal Shell.",2020-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f4d532a62b431526f8e3414,NookGaming,Damien Booth,80,"On the whole, Mortal Shell is an amazing game. True, it’s not without its issues, but the things it gets right, Mortal Shell gets right in abundance and I want to close by stating that this title stands out, on its own, as a quality title in a deluge mediocrity. Definitely recommended!",2020-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f47857262b431526f8e2b69,Jump Dash Roll,Jon Peltz,60,"Mortal Shell unleashes an astoundingly creative new combat mechanic in a brooding and strange world, but its meandering narrative, uninspired and confusing maps, and punishing-to-the-point-of-cheapness gameplay will test the patience of all but the most hardened of Soulslike fans.",2020-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f4799a262b431526f8e2b77,NaviGames,Daniel Rubio,80,"A very enjoyable souls like, although some parts of its progression and variety could be improved.",2020-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f465d7e62b431526f8e292a,RPG Site,George Foster,80,"Mortal Shell doesn’t just replicate what other games in the genre have done before. Instead, it takes that formula, sharpens it and adds enough to make it a completely different feeling, but equally satisfying blade. Fallgrim is a world I’d be happy to struggle through again.",2020-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f5e0e72f7c1f130627f63d8,Expansive,,80,"The world of Mortal Shell is usually a good one to explore. There’s not a lot of narrative explanation outside of the character prose and you’ll often find yourself creeping into every room, staying on your toes from enemies trying to jump out and claw your face off. That can get a bit tedious, at times. But as Dark Souls clones go, this is absolutely one of the best ones I’ve played in recent times, and it evolves the formula in some really smart, intelligent ways.",2020-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f456e5062b431526f8e2866,Windows Central,Brendan Lowry,80,"While it's not perfect, Mortal Shell is nevertheless an impressive snack-sized Soulslike that's fun, polished, and unique, providing an experience that Souls fans will love.",2020-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f4540d362b431526f8e2846,Merlin'in Kazanı,Samet Basri Taşlı,75,"It's a great job for a newly established studio's first game. Among the Dark Souls copies, Mortal Shell managed to stand out with its unique features. This game is the proof that Cold Symmetry can do much better work in the future.",2020-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f4420b662b431526f8e251b,TrueGaming,خالد العيسى,75,"Mortal Shell isn't the best Souls-like experience but its a brave and enjoyable shot at the genre with its ideas and interesting world, it will be enjoyable for the genre veterans and a good introduction to new comers.",2020-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 5f43f59f62b431526f8e24d7,GamingTrend,Travis Northup,80,"Mortal Shell is an action RPG that uses the sleeve of the soulslike genre to create something unique enough to stand on its own two feet. Though its campaign is short and predictable, the beautiful world, interesting body-swapping mechanics, and strong technical performance more than make up for how liberally it borrows from other games.",2020-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,10c62ba6044c4cbba8b50ad16dc58c4d 6160b0a93ad0c44038726332,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,80,"Suzerain is a must-play for fans of political games, narrative-based adventures, or for those who want to try an inventive concept executed brilliantly. It’s also a great case study in menu-based PC games and how to port them to console, the controls designed with Switch players in mind throughout every step of development. If you’ve ever thought you could make a country thrive under your rule, Suzerain is a great place to test out theories of any political leaning. Whether it be on PC or on Switch, Suzerain is worthy of your vote.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,501a59bae886454f90cf37f13b63cbb4 6031c117529d50e69fa0edec,New Game Network,Josh Hinke,76,"Suzerain is a fascinating game told through incredibly dense and detailed writing with effective pacing and smart world-building. Its unique mix of player choices against a strategy backdrop make for a compelling adventure, even if presentation aspects are lacking. A game that is designed to challenge whatever political ideology you hold.",2021-02-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,501a59bae886454f90cf37f13b63cbb4 6012de2b0f8974118c9396f5,SECTOR.sk,Denis Mačor,60,Decent political drama with a lot of conversation and important decisions.,2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,501a59bae886454f90cf37f13b63cbb4 5ffc2c840f8974118c938027,The Digital Fix,Andrew Shaw,80,"Suzerain is a compelling political drama/simulation and if you have the patience for great walls of text and often punishing decision-making, this is the game for you.",2021-01-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,501a59bae886454f90cf37f13b63cbb4 5ff141560f8974118c937b1b,GamingTrend,David Burdette,85,"Suzerain is unlike most things you can play that's out right now. The choose your own adventure stylings are fascinating, with rabbit trail upon rabbit trail to investigate. Because of this, you'll be able to play it again and again, and because they do such a great job with the setting and people you're going to want to. While some sections can be long in tooth, they only make me appreciate what Suzerain is doing, creating a riveting narrative of what it's like to be President.",2021-01-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,501a59bae886454f90cf37f13b63cbb4 607b620579a3a34d882b1f38,The Game Crater,Max Mitchelson,85,"Through its flexible choices and paths, Suzerain avoids the binaries that many choice-based games fall into, and it allows for the stark and realistic depiction of a young democracy.",2020-12-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,501a59bae886454f90cf37f13b63cbb4 6092badba321e63347094c85,Oyungezer Online,Engin Vural,75,"If you like text-heavy games and into political simulations, you'll enjoy Suzerain.",2020-12-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,501a59bae886454f90cf37f13b63cbb4 5fe281d18add7352830ff456,Impulsegamer,Scott De Lacy,72,"Live out your socialist, capitalist and other ideologies as the president of Sordland, whilst those who oppose plot and scheme against you; sit back and watch the consequences unfold as the story of Anton Rayne takes hold.",2020-12-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,501a59bae886454f90cf37f13b63cbb4 5fee2a750f8974118c937a1a,Chalgyr's Game Room,,80,"Suzerain is a fantastic political simulator that illustrates the complexity of ruling a country. It is a very clean game with plenty of intrigue to keep players interested, just like in real-world politics. I had a great time playing a President and learning about Sordland. Despite my issues with the auto-saving not registering, I give Suzerain an 8 out of 10. Don't let this title fool you into thinking it's easy to reform ideas or preventing civil war. So, don't sleep on Suzerain because the country of Sordland needs you!",2020-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,501a59bae886454f90cf37f13b63cbb4 5fda471f8add7352830feca0,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,85,"The developers clearly have a lot of talent for world-building and dialogue writing, which makes the game a treat for anyone willing to learn about the world and play with its possibilities. Come to Suzerain first for the feeling of power and the scheming, stay longer to discover the characters and the way choices are interlocked in an interesting way.",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,501a59bae886454f90cf37f13b63cbb4 5fd0b071038871749d41844e,Jump Dash Roll,Shaun McHugh,70,"Suzerain probably takes itself a bit too seriously, but offers a unique take on the genre of text-driven gaming that's worth experiencing.",2020-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,501a59bae886454f90cf37f13b63cbb4 5fd21de3038871749d4186a9,NoobFeed,Kurtis Seid,75,The fate of a nation teeters between political ideologies.,2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,501a59bae886454f90cf37f13b63cbb4 5fce50e8038871749d417fda,Screen Rant,Rob Gordon,80,"Suzerain is a fascinating text-based adventure about the trials and tribulations of politics, complete with engaging characters and twists aplenty.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,501a59bae886454f90cf37f13b63cbb4 5fcda9d5038871749d417e74,Hey Poor Player,,80,"Suzerain is basically West Wing in game form, which is as awesome as it sounds. A game more akin to 80 Days than Civilization, Suzerain is a surprisingly compelling narrative that allows players to run a country with their own ideas about how things should be done to see if they’re right. I got to test out my theory of crime being a symptom of failings in other areas, pushing education and healthcare to the forefront; I was happy to see crime decrease as a response to increased access to necessary services. Suzerain may not seem exciting upon first glance due to its limited mechanics, but within minutes you’ll be hooked on Sordland’s history with a desire to shape its future. If you think you can run a country, prove it — grab Suzerain today.",2020-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,501a59bae886454f90cf37f13b63cbb4 5fca86aa038871749d417bfc,Merlin'in Kazanı,Yasin Abay,72,Suzerain is not a game with action dynamism. You mostly encounter text walls and you read it all the time. Suzerain is a game that can be developed with updates and attracts strategy lovers like me.,2020-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,501a59bae886454f90cf37f13b63cbb4 61a013669424d3cae8ba9c8b,Nintendo Blast,Vítor M. Costa,75,"Despite its simplicity, ease, brevity and limitations, Where Cards Fall is certainly an accessible and unique game when viewed from the point of view of its core mechanics based on building card houses. Thus, the title is recommended for anyone who wants a unique, meditative and casual space puzzle experience. But it doesn't suit the most demanding puzzle gamers for its low challenge and simplicity, and probably not even those hoping for a deeper narrative.",2021-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd9e02507b284532bf57b3b485a1596d 61935c6125cfad560e85d282,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,70,"Where Cards Fall has a uniquely interesting puzzle mechanic with a melancholy vibe that will please those who love to feel their way through a title. While the story is difficult to grasp, those who prefer puzzles over story won’t mind that too much, as the puzzles themselves are the driving force behind the game and more than make up for any perceived issues. If you’re looking for something familiar with a novel twist, play your cards right with Where Cards Fall.",2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd9e02507b284532bf57b3b485a1596d 6190749a722a083b93f313eb,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,75,"Where Cards Fall is a worthwhile puzzle game that genre enthusiasts should definitely add to their gaming library. With clever mechanics, a lovely and slightly abstract setting, and well-done learning curve; it's quite a swell experience.",2021-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd9e02507b284532bf57b3b485a1596d 618ec9addcc55528ce5121bb,LadiesGamers.com,Jay Evans ,75,"Where Cards Fall is a creative and lovingly made romp through the memories of young adulthood. It approached puzzle-platforming in a brilliantly whimsical way with art and music to match. The controls were frustrating here and there, but overall, I enjoyed my time with it.",2021-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd9e02507b284532bf57b3b485a1596d 618a7468df714ee8b37957c7,GameBlast,Farley Santos,70,"Where Cards Fall uses unique concepts to create a pleasant puzzle. The mechanic of expanding decks to create buildings is explored through interesting puzzles that are more complex than they seem. The controls and camera have issues, but it's possible to get around those. Besides that, the game is captivating thanks to its soft atmosphere and beautiful visuals. The narrative explores an universal theme, but it hinders the experience by being boring and sluggish. Overall, Where Cards Fall is creative and pleasant despite its imperfections.",2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd9e02507b284532bf57b3b485a1596d 61dffce09e5c48c548d6c9cd,Checkpoint Gaming,Sam Harkin,60,"The parts of Where Cards Fall I remember most fondly are when it gets out of its own way. When the game successfully captured my interest, it directed my attention towards a beautiful world with a welcoming atmosphere. I vibe out on the board game aesthetic and enjoy the puzzles. But when the game is running too fast near the start, or too slow at the end, you can see the faults that are being concealed. Beyond the mask lies a story that does not engage and presentation that at times does a disservice to its mechanics.",2021-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd9e02507b284532bf57b3b485a1596d 6187f9343e6206d63efc9a2a,TechRaptor,Tanushri Shah,70,"While a fun puzzle platformer in terms of gameplay, Where Cards Fall's plot can become a bit of a chore, and it's controls leave more to be desired.",2021-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd9e02507b284532bf57b3b485a1596d 61831ffabe80c09de5fcbdef,The Escapist,Elise Avery,,,2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd9e02507b284532bf57b3b485a1596d 6182d9fc8412069004c4a3f7,COGconnected,Jaz Sagoo,67,"Where Cards Fall is a lovely puzzler that fails to capitalize on its innovative premise. While The Game Band nails the design, the gameplay experience is hindered by fiddly controls that mar the experience. Puzzles are enjoyable offering a suitable level of challenge but fail to deliver any truly memorable moments. Although the developer’s desire to tell a sympathetic narrative is clear, its delivery lacks the nuances required to engage the audience. Even though there’s an ace somewhere in the hole, several issues leave the game in the lurch.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd9e02507b284532bf57b3b485a1596d 618c0d5b780a370daf6af25a,Digital Chumps,Nathaniel Stevens,90,"The Game Band did a great job with Where Cards Fall as it is a perfect amount of puzzle, but without a lot of frustration attached. The main gameplay mechanic of moving and adjusting a stack (or several stacks) of cards is clever, and beautifully thought through, and well-executed. It is a puzzle game that I highly recommend.",2018-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd9e02507b284532bf57b3b485a1596d 5f98a7c7fce0972e4e5f8d68,Entertainium,Gareth Brading,,"Iron Harvest is a decidedly old-school RTS with some modern trappings, with a bombastic main campaign with a surprisingly well written story.",2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f8f6932fce0972e4e5f81db,INDIANTVCZ,,80,"The great and detailed world of Iron Harvest will surprise you. Both the story and the audio-visuals will keep you entertained, which is what the game does great. Where it falters, however, are the occasional issues with AI and cover system. If you're looking for a nicely made strategy game in today's market, Iron Harvest will definitelly not disappoint you.",2020-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f8c30dafce0972e4e5f7c8b,GameMAG,,70,"It is worth to give Iron Harvest a chance, at the very least for a great story campaign, unconventional setting and a childlike wonder of seeing mecha-teapots fight themselves to the death.",2020-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f80f9affce0972e4e5f6c92,GameGrin,Blake Hawthorn,80,"Overall, I loved my time that I spent with Iron Harvest and I can't wait to convince some friends to get it too so we can have some skirmish battles.",2020-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f73424fcc71e361680c8db4,PCGamesN,Anna Blackwell,70,"A pretty decent start to Iron Harvest's RTS journey. Lacking some much needed additional content and the campaign could be better, but there's a solid foundation here.",2020-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f6a2432106ace7c55e8c31e,GameSpace,Chris Bowman,85,"Overall, Iron Harvest 1920 is a solid title to buy and play. It is available on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 right now for $49.99 USD. It gives you the story of a role-playing game with the fun factor of a AAA RTS title. Once you get past the length of the first few missions and into the meat of the story you will see just how big it can get.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f691512163bfd60e442f708,XboxEra,Pieter Jasper,82,"A well thought out real time strategy game that has been able to capture the feeling of a post-war dieselpunk reality, sometimes hampered by gameplay mechanics and pacing issues. King Art Games has put out a great strategy games that, with some more budget and time, could’ve been one of the all time greats in the genre. If you like Company of Heroes, or the strategy genre in general, this is a game you should play. And if you like historic punk settings, then I really want to emphasize on how great the atmosphere in this game is. It’s depressing and beautiful. It’s what I want to see from a game set in this genre.",2020-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f68e395ca49e8492001610c,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,40,"Iron Harvest may have a great aesthetic and setting going for it, but the gameplay is slow, clunky, and lacks the depth necessary to compete with other RTS games. It feels like a game rushed out of development, which is evident in the fact that it already has a roadmap and is still implementing features.",2020-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f68cbbe0ce70c230df04ab0,COGconnected,Jake Hill,80,"By borrowing solid mechanics from the best of the genre, Iron Harvest has the makings of a pretty good RTS. What pushes it across the finish line is a well-realized setting, a wonderful aesthetic, and a solid grounding in what sort of story it wants to tell. I personally wish it could have had more fun with the world, but that’s just me.",2020-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f6802000ce70c230df049d0,Player2.net.au,Sarah Ellen,83,"For advanced players, it may be more of the same with a different paint job, but as someone who has had less engagement with RTS titles as a whole, Iron Harvest has been a really solid introduction for me.",2020-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f678a395ac19625d336c50f,Battle4play.com,Sergio Blasco,85,A good strategy title where its environment and solo proposal stand out.,2020-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 624ca3ab274ec35e72dccfe8,The Escapist,Liv Harris,70,"While the game is certainly not perfect, for the developers’ second attempt at an RTS, Iron Harvest has a lot of potential. Once the multiplayer, competitive, and co-op features are added, Iron Harvest is sure to become a staple of the RTS genre.",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f7e4773fce0972e4e5f68f4,GameOnAUS,Royce Wilson,80,"Iron Harvest is refreshing enough to feel different, familiar enough to easily get into, and probably the best RTS I’ve played in several years. It does a lot of things really well, is engagingly different, and I’m really looking forward to seeing where the developers take the game next.",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f63436ef7c1f130627f6c20,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Steve Hogarty,,"Iron Harvest is a throwback to one of the last golden ages of the genre, often feeling as old fashioned and crusty as that association entails, but frequently reminding us of the essential appeal of extremely large robots chilling out in timelines where they shouldn’t be.",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f617977f7c1f130627f69b7,MonsterVine,Sean Halliday,70,"With the promise of more content and tweaks, Iron Harvest could become something to keep an eye on for the competitive players out there. For now, it’s a solid effort that packs more style than substance, resulting in a good time.",2020-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f5f41b8f7c1f130627f6538,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,70,Company of Heroes gameplay with alternate reality of 1920+ settings - sounds good. But it is still not enough to keep strategy fans playing.,2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f5c2b31f7c1f130627f6277,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,80,"If you love RTS games (and can stand a few movement/AI issues) then this is a great looking, interesting take on the genre. I still love the paintings that inspired the game and the idea of being able to ""live in their world"" for a while is pretty appealing in and of itself.",2020-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f5bd819f7c1f130627f61de,Windows Central,Cale Hunt,70,"Iron Harvest offers a strong, story-driven campaign split into three interwoven parts. However, its core RTS mechanics leave something to be desired, and some common RTS features are lacking or missing.",2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f6d5608cc71e361680c8475,Gamersky,棘皮动物的野望,75,"Iron Harvest presents beautiful machine design and campaign experience. But how the infantries fight machines does bad to the combat experience, and it really needs to fix AI problems.",2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f629cc3f7c1f130627f6bca,Wolf's Gaming Blog,Baden Ronie,60,"There’s a lot to like about Iron Harvest. It looks lovely and the battles have an excellent sense of spectacle to them as the gigantic mechs unleash hell while infantry squads exchange fire. And while the gameplay isn’t as tactically deep as Company of Heroes or other RTS titles on the market it’s still a lot of fun, flaws and all. But those flaws can’t be ignored: dishonest marketing, uneven campaign difficulty, dull A.I., and very few maps. I think Iron Harvest has a mech load of potential, and in a year or two could be an excellent game. Here and now, it’s a decent RTS and worth playing if you aren’t looking for something deep and fancy some spectacle.",2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f584159f7c1f130627f59c1,WayTooManyGames,Thomas Medina,70,"Despite its flaws, I enjoyed my time with Iron Harvest. Mostly with the campaign, but the more flexible gameplay style allowed with weapon switching made Skirmish/Multiplayer promising. Sadly, the game’s lack of content and poor faction variety hurts its longevity.",2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f57b1f9f7c1f130627f56f9,Gamers Heroes,Johnny Hurricane,70,"While Iron Harvest is a fun game, it still has some kinks to work out. For those on the fence, wait for a few patches before checking it out.",2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f5636f9f7c1f130627f53a2,Just Push Start,Oliver East,72,"In its current form Iron Harvest 1920+ offers a solid RTS experience, which brings an incredible alternate universe to life. It doesn't break from the norm in terms of gameplay but it is the narrative and setting that sets the game apart from the rest.",2020-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f5581d4f7c1f130627f531d,Checkpoint Gaming,Lise Leitner,80,"Iron Harvest is an incredibly impressive RTS game that’ll have you planning and strategising your next move on the battlefield for hours on end. If you’re a fan of RTS games and are not put off by planning and a bit of micromanagement, there’s plenty to love in the 1920+ universe for fans of games like Command and Conquer and Age of Empires.",2020-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f54014af7c1f130627f4fb7,3DNews,Михаил Пономарев,90,"Unique dieselpunk setting, perfect strategic mechanics, powerful story and colossal potential made Iron Harvest one of the most significant genre entry in recent years.",2020-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f53b8ccf7c1f130627f4f7d,Digital Trends,Tom Caswell,60,An enjoyable real-time strategy game held back by a lack of polish and content.,2020-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f538d55f7c1f130627f4f26,Shacknews,TJ Denzer,70,"Overall, Iron Harvest presents a fascinating alternate reality of which I’d like to see more.",2020-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f532c12f7c1f130627f4ebe,GamingTrend,Lawrence Le,75,"Iron Harvest doesn't reinvent the wheel - it doesn't have to. Instead, the game is a celebration of the sub-genre's tried-and-true design. It is a student of the greats that came before it, taking and presenting that core gameplay experience in a way that is familiar, but also exceptionally engaging.",2020-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f526a31f7c1f130627f4dd4,GameSpew,Robert Gammon,70,"Iron Harvest isn’t perfect, but it is an engaging journey into a new world that’s fun to explore.",2020-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f524959f7c1f130627f4d3e,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"Iron Harvest is an incredibly solid RTS with a fantastic setting that will keep you enamored during the entire 20+ hour campaign. KING Art games have crafted a beautiful game with destruction backed by solid and balanced gameplay. It’s missing a few nuts and bolts to hold the rest of it together, but what’s here is sturdy to stand tall for now. I look forward to seeing the game expand and grow beyond its current state to fulfill its promises. For what you get, Iron Harvest is unique, rewarding, and full of depth; it’s absolutely worth playing.",2020-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f51a881f7c1f130627f4c3c,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,70,"What we’re presented with throughout the campaign and as a whole though is as they say, rough around the edges.",2020-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f516564f7c1f130627f4bba,JVFrance,Arthur Gregoire,60,"Iron Harvest had the challenge to do better than Company of Heroes without being an umpteenth copy of the game developed by Relic. Unfortunately, despite excellent art direction and fair good core gameplay, the game has far too many flaws to revolutionize its genre. And it is not its campaigns with ridiculus cutscenes that will come to plead in his favor. For mechs aficionados and players who are fed up of Company of Heroes 2.",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f6894240ce70c230df04a56,Otaku Gamers UK,Geoffry Wright,80,The beauty of rural Europe is trampled by the boots of soldiers & the hulking masses of Mechs in this alternate post-WWI strategy. War never changes.,2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f51e675f7c1f130627f4c8d,GRYOnline.pl,,70,"A long time ago, when RTS games reached their peak in popularity, this game wouldn’t receive this much attention. But now, Iron Harvest has a chance to become one of the best strategies in years despite copying ideas without providing anything new. Well, maybe the setting is original, but it hasn’t reached its potential either.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f4edba6f7c1f130627f44b9,Gamer Escape,Josh McGrath,60,"The act of performing combat and moving troops around, though – the core of the game – is weirdly uneven. Moving units is awkward, and the pathing issues the units have make what should be simple skirmishes often risky and sometimes infuriating.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f4ed2f2f7c1f130627f44af,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,60,"Iron Harvest has a unique setting with some original ideas, and borrows heavily from another RTS series. But rather than improve on those elements, it oversimplifies them, and lacks the content to justify its full asking price.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f4ecaf4f7c1f130627f44ab,IGN,Jonathan Bolding,80,"If the RTS is dead, then Iron Harvest is some pretty slick necromancy. A classic single-player campaign with a strong story complements the absolute satisfaction of big, stompy mechs.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f4ebfb1f7c1f130627f449b,TechRaptor,Alex Verdini,85,Unbelievable campaign coupled with competitive multiplayer make Iron Harvest an old world hit.,2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f4e6064f7c1f130627f43d6,DualShockers,Otto Kratky,80,"Come to Iron Harvest for the mechs, stay for the beautiful, wonderful destruction in this solid and approachable real-time strategy game.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5f4e4d67f7c1f130627f4370,TheSixthAxis,Nic Reuben,70,"Iron Harvest's incredible presentation and scrappy, dynamic battles can't always save it from uneven mechanical depth and arbitrary-feeling limitations. A celebration of the some classic RTS, but not an evolution of it.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb0b588fed4c43f8bb048f2a5955341b 5fa2eb56fce0972e4e5f9d17,Dragnix,Shaun Joy,85,"While it won't blow you away, Atomicrops smart design and chaotic nature will deliver hours and hours of enjoyment.",2020-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5f8faeeefce0972e4e5f8211,NoobFeed,Bogdan Robert Mateș,80,"Atomicrops’ mixture of farming sim, bullet-hell game and rogue-lite make it a compelling indie title that’s well worth giving a shot.",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5f8af31ffce0972e4e5f7b99,Hynerd.it,,57,"Atomicrops is certainly a nice and original product but that will not remain in the annals of indie video games. In an extremely competitive industry like this, the Bird Bath creature will probably be forgotten in the backlog of average gamers.",2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5f0d2bc5d88e035744c1a6ed,GameSpace,Emily Byrnes,80,"Atomicrops is an exciting and challenging rogue-lite farming simulator that somehow manages to maintain its fun factor with high replayability no matter how many times you die. It can be extremely difficult for those not used to playing rogue-lite games, but its fun art style and RNG elements manage to keep it fresh and engaging.",2020-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5eef2ba1d88e035744c1814f,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,73,Atomicrops is a very interesting rogue-lite that has some elements that detract from making this a perfectly messed up apocalyptic farming simulation.,2020-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5eef20bed88e035744c1814c,Rapid Reviews UK,Leigh Wynne,70,"Atomicrops is about farming, planting seeds, watering crops and trying to survive from an onslaught of intruders that are trying to eat them and kill you. Don’t fret though as you’re not unarmed. In fact, you have your trusty pea-shooter on hand that will allow you to protect your crops and obliterate your enemies.",2020-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5ee8910bc28b1c4114c2890e,Expansive,,80,"Atomicrops is an excellent balancing act that will keep you on your toes time after time, but the further you get, the more you’ll unlock, and the better prepared you’ll be next time. This is one of those mashups that probably shouldn’t work, but really truly does and will hook you for hours on end. Compared to others in the genre, Atomicrops truly is out standing in its field.",2020-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5ee828e5c28b1c4114c288bb,GamingTrend,,70,"I'm a person who likes having the resources of tutorials and hints; if you are like me, I'm sorry to say you won't find that here. Other than a sweet old man who meets his untimely death in the very beginning of this game, you have no help or direction on how to play. The art, bosses, and wacky soundtrack are big pluses, as they give those good retro vibes and never feel outdated. Overall, Atomicrops isn't for everyone, but for people who are fans of the genre they'll definitely find a lot to enjoy.",2020-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5ee3605fc28b1c4114c2841c,GameGrin,Jamie Davies,80,"Atomicrops is frenetic, challenging and addicting in the way that all the best roguelike/lites are, with a silly streak that helps give the title its own identity. A lack of content does harm the game's longevity.",2020-06-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5ee24630c28b1c4114c280de,COGconnected,Haley Perry,90,"Despite a few nitpicks, Atomicrops is, in many ways, is a superb experience. It’s a harmonious blend between completely unique ideas and straightforward, simple mechanics. It’s tough as nails, but not discouragingly punishing. It doesn’t overwhelm the player with a surfeit of nuances to learn, yet it offers enough perks and gameplay modifiers to keep you always stumbling upon something new.",2020-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5f0f5beed88e035744c1ace6,NookGaming,Fabio Rodrigues,60,"After much consideration, and taking the flaws into account, you’ll find fun here. However, those flawed points will cause a lot of frustration. I really enjoyed Atomicrops, but it was just too rough to fully recommend.",2020-06-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5ee1eaf6c28b1c4114c2806c,Gamer's Palace,Beatrice Vogt,70,"Atomicrops could be a superb farming game - it somehow misses that as the farming isn't that important after all. Graphics and sound are absolutely great, however, and without permadeath, I would really spend a lot of time with Atomicrops. I'm having a lot of fun, but its missing the tiny little more to be great.",2020-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5edaaeb7c28b1c4114c2788d,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,The combination of genres in Atomicrops is nothing short of clever and its gameplay lends itself well to making it a stand-out indie.,2020-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5f005e5dd88e035744c19764,Area Xbox,Nestor Galván,75,"Atomicrops brings us a roguelite-style farm simulator with lots of action. Armed with our hoe, a watering can and a simple pea launcher, we will have to plant atomic mutant crops to feed the people while we take some coins.",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5ed92a26c28b1c4114c27677,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,80,"Atomicrops is a very addictive roguelike farming twin-stick shooter which is oozing with charm and colourful visuals. It’s a challenging game with a slow permanent progression system, yet each run feels unique and exciting due to the sheer amount of temporary boosts and abilities you can obtain, not to mention all of the animals you can free then enslave on your farm as free labour. Whether your growing crops, killing mutated veg, wooing your potential spouse, or exploring the hostile biomes, you’re sure to get hours upon hours of fun out of this unique indie game.",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5ed8ac81c28b1c4114c2758a,Gameblog,Gianni Molinaro,60,"Atomicrops is an enjoyable Twin-Stick shooter that can provide some good challenge and laughs to people who like Bullet Hell and are ready to let it grow. Don't expect it to be the more polished game on Earth, accept the facts that farming isn't very satisfying and social interactions are quite missing, and you'll probably find a potentially addictive experience.",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5ed8265dc28b1c4114c27566,Shacknews,Donovan Erskine,80,"Atomicrops is an unlikely meeting of two genres. Set to the backdrop of a post-nuclear apocalypse, Bird Bath Games finds a way to adequately weave together two styles of gameplay that typically shouldn’t work together. Although there are moments where the two primary modes of play feel like they’re stepping on each others’ toes, those moments are few and far between. Bird Bath’s Atomicrops is an excellent addition to PC and home console indie catalogues.",2020-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5ed7fa3dc28b1c4114c27552,NintendoWorldReport,Steven Green,75,"Atomicrops is more bullet hell than farming sim, but the unique creation is something that is extremely satisfying to look at and play through. Difficulty from a less than awesome health system mixed with the brutal roguelite mechanics makes for an experience that gets frustrating as it regularly takes you out of the fun and forces a restart. Even with that and the slight performance issues, Atomicrops is still a real good time.",2020-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5ed6617fc28b1c4114c2731e,PlayStation Universe,Sebastian Hawden,65,"A fun gameplay loop, nice exploration and roguelike elements are unfortunately ruined by poor performance. Atomicrops is too much of a slog to get through and the framerate issues mar what could be an enjoyable game. Where precision evading and dodging are required, so is a good, smooth framerate. This title is hard to play in its current state but if the promised performance boost comes to fruition, it may be worth a revisit in the future.",2020-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5ef9e19cd88e035744c18d5e,Use a Potion,,76,"Atomicrops is an entertaining and unconventional addition to the ‘farming-sim’ genre, with its quick paced farming and frantic action making for a good time. It can also be pretty tough though, with its random nature and brutal mutant baddies certainly putting both your farming and shooting skills to the test. It’s all part of the experience though, and whilst Atomicrops can get a little repetitive in places, it’s still a neat and unique rogue-like that fans of the genre will certainly appreciate.",2020-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5ede50dfc28b1c4114c27aaf,PC Invasion,,90,"On the surface, Atomicrops is a retro-inspired, top-down 16-bit shooter. However, even early stages start to reveal a much deeper experience, filled with love interests, guns, and unrelenting enemies. Perks can become permanent down the road, but the path to getting there is fulfilling and enough to keep you returning after each defeat for more crop production and bullet fire.",2020-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5ed4aa23c28b1c4114c27165,Eurogamer,Robert Purchese,80,Atomicrops is a wild and challenging blend of genres that's very moreish indeed.,2020-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5f6d0170cc71e361680c841d,Geek Culture,,63,"A twin-stick shooter rogue-lite that’s high on action, with a sprinkle of farming and romancing on the side. If you enjoy dodging bullets and multitasking, dive right in.",2020-05-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5ed3e98ec28b1c4114c270f4,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,85,Atomicrops offers an original and refreshing alternative to a genre as hackneyed as the Twin stick shooter and combines it with a farm simulator that makes the mix quite curious and worth playing.,2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5ecfde1fc28b1c4114c26e2b,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Nic Reuben,,"My only real major disappointment with Atmomicrops is that the advertised simulation bits turn out only to be a few light nods to the genre. It’s got some simulation-shaped aspects, sure, but they’re flimsy plastic ferns in comparison to the very much alive and dynamic creeper vines of its shooty-dodgy core. This said, the farming does make fighting more interesting simply by providing a worthwhile distraction, leading to almost unbearably chaotic instances of frantic multitasking. As long as you know what you’re getting into, and are up for sewing a few hours of practise in before you reap the rewards, I think it’s well worth your cashews. Which I’ve only just realised are a play on ‘cash’. Ooh.",2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5ecfdd9ec28b1c4114c26e28,Hardcore Gamer,Kyle LeClair,70,"With a few more tweaks in certain areas when it comes to the difficulty and improved farming controls, Atomicrops could easily be a terrific roguelike shooter.",2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5ecfb2c7c28b1c4114c26d9b,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,65,"Atomicrops is an action-packed rogue-like farming simulator crossed with a frenetic twin-stick shooter. It is filled with good humour and some interesting systems, but the perma-death feels a little out of sorts with the idea of growing things.",2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 5ecfa377c28b1c4114c26d89,LadiesGamers.com,Ashley Mercia,100,"I will be honest, this game was TOUGH for me. I died a LOT, and I became very frustrated with myself a lot as well. As someone who enjoys a slow-paced farming sim, I can tell ya that a fast paced one is a whole different ball game. Nevertheless, I had a lot of fun with it and enjoyed myself immensely. Congrats to the developers Bird Bath Games: you have created a fine work of art that deserves to be experienced by many. And Kudos to Raw Fury for knowing a good game when they see one, and being the people who help make it come to life. Get. This. Game. (Unless you know for SURE that this a genre you will always hate). But hey, I know Enter the Gungeon was a well received game, and I tried it and didn’t like it very much… so if you’re like me, maybe Atomicrops will change your mind too.",2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,2a32725d30bc4d87823d3354670376e2 606b04f0cfbed43e464662a4,Rapid Reviews UK,Jason Kenyon,80,What do you want out of zombie games? Do you prefer to battle hordes of relentless monsters in Left 4 Dead 2? How about desperately scrabbling for resources in ruined towns before rushing home by nightfall in 7 Days to Die?,2021-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 603f44a4529d50e69fa0f9dc,Worth Playing,Lauren Hall,90,"That simplicity and open-endedness of Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead are what contribute to the game's overall brilliance and insanity-inducing properties. While the title has some frustrating controls at times, it's still straightforward: Get your guys from point A to B, essentially. The fact that each level is a little minigame, which leaves you the option to spend hours at a time with it, grants some control over how much effort you put into the game. Overall, this is a well-made title and an excellent addition to the Bridge Constructor franchise.",2021-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 6006ceed0f8974118c9386bd,TheSixthAxis,Gareth Chadwick,60,"If all you're looking for is some bridge construction with a zombie theme, then Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead comes with enough new mechanics to keep you interested for a while. If you're just here because you love the Walking Dead, however, then I'm afraid this probably isn't for you, as it offers little value from that standpoint.",2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 5ffdd2a70f8974118c938127,Movies Games and Tech,Jack Boreham,70,"Overall, Bridge constructor: The Walking Dead is not just another addition to its already saturated entertainment franchise. It is a creative, intricate and well-designed game. That offers notable fun and challenge despite replayability issues and a relatively poor console optimisation. It is a good game. There needs to be more attention given to it.",2021-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 5ff7dec60f8974118c937eca,PSX Brasil,Paulo Roberto Montanaro,75,"Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead manages to add the best in the simulation franchise of creating bridges and walkways and the great post-apocalyptic setting of the traditional TV series. With confusing commands, but a functional interface, it brings great challenges, a sufficiently well-structured story and abuses the unorthodox creativity of the player.",2021-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 5fd243c0038871749d4186c5,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,75,"Very good crossover of two popular brands with intriguing puzzle, Daryl and Michonne.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 6160352d9e65de2d02a17e63,GameOnAUS,Chris Inglis,80,Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead is an awesome addition to the Bridge Constructor series given the added feeling of survival in The Walking Dead universe.,2020-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 5fbee63e038871749d4168c8,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,77,If you're a Bridge Constructor fan like I am then you'll likely find a lot to love about this quirky The Walking Dead spin-off and its clever gameplay wrinkles. It may not be the smoothest experience in the franchise but it's certainly the most fascinating.,2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 603c19ef529d50e69fa0f77a,Serial Gamer Italia,Claudio Robertucci,61,"Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead: is that a yes or a no? The most obvious answer to be given is a sharp ""SO AND SO"". The title will surely thrill fans of the original series who will find interesting challenges to overcome in the various levels; for everyone else, however, the game can get boring after a few hours due to the fact that it could take more than half an hour to pass a level. In case you just can't do without The Walking Dead, a chance could be given to the title of Headup.",2020-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 5fc6a1d2038871749d41730e,Hey Poor Player,Christian Angeles,80,"Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead is pretty great. The bridge-building is challenging and the Walkers introduce a very Angry Birds style gameplay element. For its low price point of 9.99, you really cannot beat that level of entertainment.",2020-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 5fc005ec038871749d416988,FingerGuns,Greg Hicks,80,"It will mentally tax you at times, but Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead is a treat to play. A couple of technical issues here and there don’t ruin the experience, and any faults usually fall on your shoddy workmanship.",2020-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 5fbd68b8038871749d41670a,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,65,"Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead has lots of new components added to the game, some of them are fun and work well. While I did enjoy the added feature of the Walkers to the game as they do add in a lot of extra strategies to think through. However, not all of the components work as well as they should and it ends up being annoying. Especially the controls which I found to be downright irritating. If you can manage the irritating controls and have played the Bridge Constructor games before you may well like this instalment!",2020-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 61a64f7baa8769f9eced8810,GamesCreed,Junior Onunkwo,66,"Rogue Company Season 2 is without a doubt an upgrade to last season. The new rogue is so much joy to use, especially with the weapons and abilities that come with it.",2021-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,36bfbc7a0b664a2891c68dc947922469 6059ef96cfbed43e4646506a,Movies Games and Tech,Daniel Waite,90,"I genuinely didn’t know what to expect when I loaded into another free-to-play game. I had my concerns it would be clunky, look ugly and would force me to spend real money. Gladly, none of these things happened, and it was one of the best experiences I’ve had with this genre for a long time. I recommend you download a copy here as you have nothing to lose! Rogue Company is a slick, well designed third-person shooter. It’s brilliance puts a lot of its peers to shame! You should grab your rogue and join the fight……. Now!",2021-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,36bfbc7a0b664a2891c68dc947922469 60abfbc757ed0e0490ae2a83,INDIANTVCZ,Adam Bárta,60,"Rogue Company tries to be a new type of competitive shooter. Unfortunately, its concept is doomed to fail from the start. On the other hand, if you won't take the game too seriously you will have some fun with its interesting characters and nice graphics.",2021-02-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,36bfbc7a0b664a2891c68dc947922469 5fde96b08add7352830ff15a,GameGrin,Jamie Davies,80,"Rogue Company mixes casual and tactical gameplay styles to create a hero shooter that, while not particularly innovative, is incredibly entertaining. You've seen this all before folks, but sometimes good things stick around for a reason.",2020-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,36bfbc7a0b664a2891c68dc947922469 5feb36110f8974118c937750,Enternity.gr,Dimitris Vourdas,70,"In conclusion, Rogue Company is a game that deserves attention despite its obvious flaws.",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,36bfbc7a0b664a2891c68dc947922469 5fcf7722038871749d418286,FingerGuns,Andy Manson,90,"Free-to-play it may be, but Rogue Company is a high-quality title that’s among the best shooters I’ve played this year and a welcome alternative to the more standard shooters you find on console. I’d highly recommend it, even if it had cost me money. For the grand total of nothing, it’s almost essential.",2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,36bfbc7a0b664a2891c68dc947922469 5fce4f19038871749d417f9a,Screen Rant,Alex Santa Maria,,Rogue Company proves its worth on current-gen.,2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,36bfbc7a0b664a2891c68dc947922469 5fb7dc10038871749d415de9,Hynerd.it,,70,"Rogue Company is a game with all the possibilities to emerge as a competitive game, however this component of the game is not very supported right now. It is very balanced and enjoyable, without creating situations of nervousness. The graphics and gameplay are very fluid and the third person camera hardly ever penetrates. It is a very good game, which if updated over time could become a great game.",2020-11-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,36bfbc7a0b664a2891c68dc947922469 5f8a12a6fce0972e4e5f7a6c,GameCrate,Michael Fischer,80,"Rogue Company is a reliably fun, engaging, and well-positioned F2P title from the publishers behind Paladins and Smite. The game has a ton of potential and we'll be watching it progress in the next year. Though it borrows many of its concepts from other games, it manages to feel fresh and new, and utilizes its lack of real originality to leverage its top-notch gameplay.",2020-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,36bfbc7a0b664a2891c68dc947922469 5f99c5f6fce0972e4e5f901c,Oyungezer Online,,65,Hi-Rez Studios is finally coming out with a fully original title and promises hope for the future. There is still progress to be made though.,2020-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,36bfbc7a0b664a2891c68dc947922469 5f80ed3afce0972e4e5f6c89,IGN,David Jagneaux,70,"Taking clear inspiration from its contemporaries, Rogue Company is a solid team-based shooter with a great foundation and fair free-to-play model.",2020-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,36bfbc7a0b664a2891c68dc947922469 5f7b4f10839d422425c7e37f,But Why Tho?,Quinn Hiers,80,"Despite some of the negativity, Rouge Company has had a great start. It’s fun and I can definitely spend back-to-back hours on the game. But eventually, it does get stale, and it will undeniably need something extra to spice things up to keep people playing. Whether that be adding new maps, new characters, or new game modes, the devs will definitely need to keep up the momentum to satisfy gamers.",2020-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,36bfbc7a0b664a2891c68dc947922469 5fa2d301fce0972e4e5f9ca2,CFG Games,Preston Evans,70,"Rogue Company is a fun competitive shooter with excellent gunplay, fun gameplay modes, and well designed maps.",2020-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,36bfbc7a0b664a2891c68dc947922469 5f2d46cdd88e035744c1eaed,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,85,"Rogue Company is a team shooter with great potential, and it's one of the most effortlessly fun games I've played in a while.",2020-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,36bfbc7a0b664a2891c68dc947922469 5f230a88d88e035744c1cbcc,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,75,"With fun gameplay and interesting characters, Rogue Company has everything to become a good tactical-shooter as it evolves and goes through its early access phase, since all of its basic systems are very good and could be explored through years to come.",2020-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,36bfbc7a0b664a2891c68dc947922469 5f22effed88e035744c1cab1,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,70,"Rogue Company is a solid, if pretty unspectacular addition to the online shooter genre.",2020-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,36bfbc7a0b664a2891c68dc947922469 5f1c4b7dd88e035744c1b936,Wccftech,Dave Aubrey,78,"Rogue Company is a solid, if uninspired, competitive shooter. What Rogue Company lacks in originality, it makes up for with solid gameplay, cross-progression, and cross-play across all major consoles, including Nintendo Switch, on top of being free to play. That is an offer that is very hard to refuse.",2020-07-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,36bfbc7a0b664a2891c68dc947922469 5d867a4693765d6778783cbb,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,75,"Dungeons III is a good hybrid of real-time strategy and dungeon management. The quests are fun, the simple mechanics are tight, and the humor is nice, even if it can be grating at times. Its lack of difficulty will turn off anyone looking for a challenge, and the lack of a community means that those who like playing with others will find nothing here. The whole experience is worth it if you like what's on display here.",2018-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,256fe52d342c4b65ac34997a610d9384 5d867a4693765d6778783cc1,TechRaptor,Patrick Perrault,70,"Dungeons 3 is a title that toes the line between nostalgia and gameplay almost perfectly, although at times its humor becomes self-indulgent to the point of exasperation. Non-existent multiplayer population and bugs aside, Dungeons 3's campaign has enough going for it that it's worth a look.",2017-12-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,256fe52d342c4b65ac34997a610d9384 5d867a4693765d6778783cb8,Gameblog,Camille Allard,60,"Dungeons 3 lets us with a frown. The management part is very good with lot of possibilities but on the other hand, RTS part is too classic. It's too redundant to be a fully enjoyable experience.",2017-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,256fe52d342c4b65ac34997a610d9384 5d867a4693765d6778783cb2,TheXboxHub,Trysten Schlottmann,80,"If you like a base builder that harkens back to the age of Evil Genius and Dungeon Keeper, and can look past some performance issues and the occasionally stupid AI, then this is definitely one you should look at getting. It’s funny, it looks nice, and it will definitely fill that need to plunder and pillage!",2017-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,256fe52d342c4b65ac34997a610d9384 5d867a4693765d6778783cc7,Generación Xbox,Alberto Rocha,67,"Dungeons 3 lives on the rents of its spiritual father Dungeon Keeper, and its most remarkable triumph is not to hinder too much everything that did well the last title, but without bringing remarkable improvements.",2017-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,256fe52d342c4b65ac34997a610d9384 5d867a4693765d6778783cc4,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,88,Dungeons III is a charming hommage to WarCraft III that eschews the stress of RTS micro and macromanagement with a smooth simulation interface and leisurely combat.,2017-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,256fe52d342c4b65ac34997a610d9384 5d867a4593765d6778783c48,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,80,"Dungeons 3 looks and plays simply compared to some of the other strategy games out there, but there's a definite depth of challenge to the game that, coupled with its sense of humour and excellent co-op mode, make for the perfect game to kick back with on a lazy weekend afternoon and some beers. It's hard not to love it for that.",2017-11-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,256fe52d342c4b65ac34997a610d9384 5d867a4593765d6778783c92,GameGrin,Simon Brown,75,"A fun, interesting dungeon builder that lacks confidence in its own identity. Clever mission design with an interesting overworld/dungeon dynamic is overshadowed by an over reliance on pop-culture parody.",2017-11-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,256fe52d342c4b65ac34997a610d9384 5d867a4693765d6778783cca,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,77,The lighthearted yet unconventional premise of Dungeons 3 is a breath of fresh air.,2017-11-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,256fe52d342c4b65ac34997a610d9384 5d867a4593765d6778783c8c,GameSpace,Catherine Daro,80,"Dungeons 3 is a solid Dungeon manager that will keep you entertained for many hours between the fun gameplay, loving the attention to the details and endless puns and jeers of Thalya and the Narrator towards each other and famous franchises. If you are tired of the paladins and people who play them, this is the game for you.",2017-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,256fe52d342c4b65ac34997a610d9384 5d867a4593765d6778783c7b,GamePro,Manuel Fritsch,75,"Successful continuation of the Dungeon Keeper homage, which consistently strengthens the strengths of the predecessor and improves some weaknesses.",2017-10-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,256fe52d342c4b65ac34997a610d9384 5d867a4593765d6778783c8f,Gamelite,Alessio Giuffrida,73,"Have you ever thought that Good's Forces are boring? Have you ever imagined being ""The Evil""? Finally we can sow chaos and destruction. Developing your dungeon has never been so fun.",2017-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,256fe52d342c4b65ac34997a610d9384 5d867a4593765d6778783c2f,TeamNerd,,90,"The title is enjoyable and sparkling. The dual gameplay mechanics delights and stimulates the player. Dubbing, soundtrack, and graphics (with some small defects) duly accompany the player to the conquest and domination of the evil-that-before-or-then-triumph! Recommended for all players looking for a title not too demanding but dynamic and spicy. The construction of the Dungeon and the defense of the fortress have never ripped so many laughter!",2017-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,256fe52d342c4b65ac34997a610d9384 5d867a4593765d6778783c78,Wccftech,Chris Wray,80,"Dungeons 3 has taken the series to its highest point yet. While overbearing on the forced comedy, it can be genuinely funny. Most of all, though, it's addictive. Dungeons 3 features incredibly polished gameplay with great visuals and audio and the wide variety within the campaigns 20 missions never gets boring.",2017-10-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,256fe52d342c4b65ac34997a610d9384 5d867a4593765d6778783c7f,Areajugones,Alfonso Cánovas,80,"Dungeons 3 comes with the same style as its predecessors, mixing strategy and dungeon management with a great sense of humor. Few innovations compared with its previous installment, but a game that offers hours and hours of entertainment.",2017-10-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,256fe52d342c4b65ac34997a610d9384 5d867a4593765d6778783c42,IGN Spain,Jose A. Rodríguez,75,"An RTS full of humor, with lots of options and an interesting amount of hours based on levels and content. Great experience for the fans of the series.",2017-10-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,256fe52d342c4b65ac34997a610d9384 5d867a4593765d6778783c31,GameWatcher,Chris Capel,85,"Realmforge have finally got the formula right. Dungeons 3 is plain, straight, addictive fun from start to finish.",2017-10-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,256fe52d342c4b65ac34997a610d9384 5d867a4693765d6778783cbe,GuyLogicGaming,Dragan Elijas,,"Taking the Dungeon Keeper Route the game expands this with excellent humor, voice acting and dungeon design elements. Over world / combat interaction is sub-par.",2017-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,256fe52d342c4b65ac34997a610d9384 5d867a4693765d6778783cb5,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,85,"Dungeons 3 is one of the best spiritual successors to Dungeon Keeper out there. There are plenty of missions with multiple objectives which will keep you busy for hours upon hours. As long as you ensure you have at least version 1.3 installed, I believe this game should be in anyone's library who enjoys the RTS and strategy genre.",2017-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,256fe52d342c4b65ac34997a610d9384 601938d50f8974118c939d09,Movies Games and Tech,Nick Bartoli,70,"Partisans 1941 is a good game, with small issues, and a few major annoyances. Where the core gameplay and level design succeed, other elements such as UI and other gameplay elements really get in the way. The camp mechanic was certainly my biggest problem with the game, and it takes up a lot of time. With there being so many options in the World War II genera it makes recommending this game difficult, but I do think there is enjoyment to be had. The stealth mechanics are enjoyable, and missions are overall a fun experience that is certainly worth a try. If you think the camp mechanic sounds fun then I definitely recommend Partisans 1941, but as someone who did not enjoy that aspect I must say proceed with caution.",2021-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5ff7cdce0f8974118c937ebf,GameGrin,Adam Kerr,75,"A satisfying take on the Commandos genre. Partisans 1941 allows players to walk through the brutality of the Second World War, searching for a beacon of hope on the other side.",2021-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5fc906cc038871749d41789b,SECTOR.sk,František Vangor,70,Commandos like tactics game with partisans offers some new elements in this genre. However there are some weak points.,2020-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5fc8f77a038871749d41785f,TheSixthAxis,gazzagb,70,"Partisans 1941 is an enjoyable take on the real time tactics genre, but too often your perfect ambush is then undone moments later by hyper-alert enemies spotting your squad. There's some balance issues (which will hopefully be improved with patches), but there's a solid tactical game here with an enjoyable story and some gameplay mechanics that we've not previously seen in the genre.",2020-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5fb97c1a038871749d416156,Entertainium,Andy Johnson,,"Gamers who love it when a plan comes together are better catered to than ever, and while they will enjoy much of Partisans 1941, they may prefer instead to revisit one of the new giants of the genre. This particular war story may be best left to the completists.",2020-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5fa92094038871749d4143a2,Merlin'in Kazanı,Yasin Abay,77,Partisans 1941 is very good and surprised game. It offers to players a movie-like experience with story and gameplay dynamics.,2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 604eaa84529d50e69fa108be,Serial Gamer Italia,Pietro Ferri,74,"The work of Alter Games is excellent and to be promoted: the peculiar setting and the atmosphere are the strengths of a game that stands on very solid foundations of RTS gameplay. It’s an experience that everyone can have, and if even veterans of the genre don’t find an adequate challenge, they will still be able to immerse themselves in the atmosphere that Partisans 1941 offers. A completely different matter is for newbies, who will be able to look out on a real bead of this kind and also have experience of an interesting topic treated like few other times.",2020-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f9bd0befce0972e4e5f9347,FingerGuns,Andy Manson,70,"For newcomers to the real-time tactics genre, it may represent a step too far as a first experience. However, for experienced players, Partisans 1941 is a solid and engaging title, with plenty of scope to try out a number of different approaches. Overall, it’s also a refreshing change to see the Second World War represented from a different perspective.",2020-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f9fdd6afce0972e4e5f9756,Otaku Gamers UK,,60,A good WW2 strategy game that doesn’t quite hold the court with its peers but has enough going to just about enter the conversation.,2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f94537afce0972e4e5f8902,SomHráč.sk,Jozef Moravec,80,"Partisans 1941 is a well done successor to the Commandos series. It could use a bit more polish, but it has some great ideas to offer as well.",2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f900bcefce0972e4e5f8253,Jump Dash Roll,Derek Johnson,80,Partisans 1941 combines fun real-time stealth strategy gameplay with some stupidly enjoyable base-building mechanics for an overall experience that genuinely makes you feel like a leader of a group of guerrilla fighters.,2020-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f8fd5e6fce0972e4e5f8218,Gamezo,Francisco Fonseca,64,"The whole aesthetic of Partisans 1941 transports you to the era. The writing is also respectful to the time period, with no mercy for the fascist scum that you dispatch through your crusade to take the power back.",2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f8dbd04fce0972e4e5f7fd3,Cubed3,Eric Ace,50,"Taking the role of a small, under-equipped squad is a novel angle for a real time strategy game like this. Some aspects of Partisans 1941 were interesting, but the core of the game has too many small complaints to recommend it in a high regard. Combat being far too random is the largest problem as it is causing constant saves and reloads with how deadly it is. Strategy games are in a dearth right now, so this is not a bad game in the slightest if there is a need to play something new, but it simply does not stack up against some of the heavy weights of the genre.",2020-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f8b0b40fce0972e4e5f7bb4,COGconnected,Clayton Cyre,81,Partisans 1941 takes some getting used to in terms of controlling a squad while moving the camera around. The artistic graphics play off the brilliant lighting of the Unreal Engine and the diverse voice acting is believable for the setting. Daedalic Entertainment and Alter Games have come together to bring a perfect blend of stealth and RTS with a twist on history full of rich lore to discover.,2020-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 616036c99e65de2d02a17e7a,GameOnAUS,Chris Inglis,80,"Partisans 1941 is a very well designed and executed tactics and stealth game; arguably one of my favourites. The addition of encampment and troop management between missions is a great way to break up the sometimes intense combat missions. I really enjoyed this look into the Partisans fighting along the eastern front, a story which I was not too familiar with. Fictitious or not, it was a fascinating insight into the mindset of being a guerilla force in those testing times.",2020-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f887a49fce0972e4e5f74fa,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,82,Hamper the Nazi's plans by staging Guerilla warfare!,2020-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f8818d9fce0972e4e5f741c,Checkpoint Gaming,Lise Leitner,60,"Partisans 1941 offers some great combat and stealth mechanics that will appeal to fans of the Command series, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, and Desperados III. While it might not have the engrossing story of its counterparts and may lack polish in places, the gameplay mechanics still make for a thrilling ride from start to finish.",2020-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f884879fce0972e4e5f7449,PC Invasion,Martynas Klimas,80,Partisans 1941 provides a fun way to stab Nazis even if the depiction of guerilla warfare on the Eastern Front is kinda sus.,2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f8765c5fce0972e4e5f7384,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,80,"Partisans 1941 is a very good game in its own right, though it comes a little too close to imitating its inspiration. But if you can look past that, tactics fans will have a blast.",2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f873b36fce0972e4e5f7336,33bits,Juanma F. Padilla,85,"Partisans 1941 shows us a somewhat less known and exploited side of World War II, and it does so with a strategy game that mixes management, tactical combat, exploration and other elements that come together perfectly to have its own identity. A very fun first installment that promises and we hope it becomes a saga.",2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f870499fce0972e4e5f7215,IGN Spain,Álex Pareja,70,"Partisans 1941 is a good strategy game that remind us some great names in the genre, but fails to show the horror of war due to its own playable approaches.",2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f86ffb8fce0972e4e5f7207,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Nate Crowley,,"That story, of a vast civilian population forced into a total war footing, Partisans tells very well indeed. If you’ve got even a passing interest in the war on the Eastern front, or you enjoyed the various Commandos, Desperados and Shadow Tacticses of this world, I’d recommend it without hesitation. This machine kills fascists, one quicksave at a time.",2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f86f8a5fce0972e4e5f71f2,The Games Machine,Nicolò Paschetto,71,"You can see sparks of an excellent game here and there, but the full potential got lost along the way. Still, not so many tactical action games around – beggars can't be choosers!",2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f86f7b8fce0972e4e5f71e6,GameWatcher,Marcello Perricone,65,A capable and interesting stealth game let down by a few too many noticeable issues.,2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f86f75efce0972e4e5f71e3,3DNews,Михаил Пономарев,90,"Despite some technical flaws, Partisans 1941 is a remarkable tactical game.",2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f86f6ecfce0972e4e5f71e0,PC Gamer,Rick Lane,80,Partisans combines a classic real-time tactics structure with more flexible systems for a winning formula.,2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f864e75fce0972e4e5f710f,The Digital Fix,Dan Phillips,80,"Other than a couple of slight and somewhat comical irritations, Partisans 1941 is a fun, methodical real-time tactics game.",2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f86f7f2fce0972e4e5f71ec,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,75,"Despite this Partisans 1941 has good mission design, a nice synergy between characters, and the outside the mission variety that makes it a good recommendation for those who like this style of game and the World War II setting.",2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 5f85ab67fce0972e4e5f6fe7,Wccftech,Rosh Kelly,78,"Partisans 1941 blends differing aspects of the tactical squad genre with mixed results. While the staging of ambushes and scouting of strongholds is as satisfying as any other game, the actual combat and fireworks leave a little bit to be desired.",2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,22390b42e5e947de9cb9621e808e949c 6124857f8d9b67f5a31a9b5d,CFG Games,,90,A light-hearted story about a blooming relationship on an unknown planet surrounded by mysteries.,2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 60495802529d50e69fa1043a,Nintendo Times,Tony Matthews,40,"BAD - Haven introduces some nice ideas but fails to capture its core audience: people who are actually in relationships. If it can’t do that, I’m not really sure who this game is for.",2021-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 6032779a529d50e69fa0ee07,Nintendo Life,Kate Gray,70,"Haven is a beautiful game about a relationship that is best in its quiet moments. The conversations and tenderness between Yu and Kay, its two leads, are the lifeblood of the game, and everything else is secondary. Its interesting combat system would benefit from a bit more signposting, and the flying traversal is a fun sci-fi addition to the game that works more often than it doesn't. Still, it's a wonderful experience, especially in co-op, but perhaps one to get on sale.",2021-02-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 602fe99b529d50e69fa0ec67,COGconnected,Stephanie Sung,80,"Haven is a noteworthy story that defines what it is like to find your home with your loved one. Yu and Kay have their ups and downs, but Haven shows that love conquers all hardships. The game is about exploring and finding new places, and of course being free to love whoever you want. Like all relationships the game isn’t perfect, but it successfully presents a warm and powerful narrative that demonstrates an adult relationship with characters that we can all relate to.",2021-02-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 60411560529d50e69fa0fc7a,Game Forces PT,Bruno Ricardo Nunes Neves,60,"Haven is an interesting game for those who want to enjoy a calm but not too elaborate romantic adventure. The idea is very well thought out but lacks in some aspects such as an exaggerated amount of transitions between scenarios, with long loads, or as repetitive exploration mechanics.",2021-02-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 6036c1e0529d50e69fa0f1ba,Fintendo,Ville Polvela,50,"""Bonnie and Clyde escape the cops.""",2021-02-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 601c0c7d0f8974118c93a090,Cat with Monocle,Patrick Schmees,80,"Overall, Haven delivers an immersive and wholesome experience. The mature relationship between Yu and Kai hits the mark, the dialogue is great, the glide/flight mechanic is unique, and the soundtrack is vibrant. There is also a decent amount of gameplay (10-12 hours without too much exploration) with the right balance of difficulty whether playing solo or with a partner. It just all comes together to create a peaceful and enjoyable game. So come to Planet Source for a great getaway for two.",2021-02-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 601c055b0f8974118c93a085,NintendoWorldReport,Willem Hilhorst,75,"Something that isn't there to satisfy people that ship in-game characters or gives them additional stats, but two characters that live together and struggle together. They each have a complete personality and to see that flourish, to see them flourish together, is something I have rarely if ever experienced in a game. Haven is not perfect, certainly not on Switch, but I would follow these characters to the edge of space and beyond.",2021-02-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5ff8b2250f8974118c937f01,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,80,"Haven presents a lush alien world, one rife with resource gathering and loaded with turn-based combat, as a suitable venue for its forbidden love story. Such an unorthodox collection of disparate elements may have had trouble connecting if not held together by widely relatable and sharply written interpersonal dialogue. It's an assembly that allows its pair protagonists to thrive inside moments of tedium, suggesting a story worth telling takes precedent over action not always worth doing.",2021-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 61f016ef9e5c48c548d7207a,ElderPlayers ,Hussain Ali,70,"Haven is a game that attracted my attention because of its story and dialogues but it is a clear indication of the struggles that face the indie devs even though the game is ambitious and tries to mix RPG elements, survival, and even visual novels style of storytelling but eventually the game reached the limit of the devs capabilities, the fights were scarce and almost non-existent, the worlds were repetitive which makes it like many ambitious games that didn't its ambition so, in the end, the result was a game that is wasn't convincing to itself let alone convincing the gamers.",2021-01-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 6006e8540f8974118c9387b9,Screen Rant,Connor Trinske,70,Haven is a game that really shines.,2021-01-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5febc2cd0f8974118c937816,Impulsegamer,Stephen Heller,72,"Haven is a special game that is hard to recommend, but hard to miss. If you want a good honest look at star crossed lovers, and you have someone to play it with, definitely consider dropping some time into this lovely world.",2020-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fe62e348add7352830ff5f6,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Oscar Garcia Mompean,80,One of the surprises of this 2020,2020-12-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 6001adc40f8974118c938454,XboxEra,,75,"A very unusual Turn Based Combat game then, but one that is well worth spending some time playing.",2020-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fe0d7778add7352830ff30a,TechRaptor,Robert N. Adams,60,"Haven is a game set on a beautiful world with lovable protagonists and compelling villains, but it suffers from frustrating design issues and the game ends on a flat note.",2020-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fde04978add7352830ff0e6,Cubed3,,60,"The best description for Haven would be that of a game developed by a very talented team of people, who dreamed big, but had a budget that was simply not enough, as the concept can even scare larger, more experienced studios. Due to all that, it feels as if stuck in the second chapter of a much, much larger game. Its alien world is beautiful, the gameplay is far from bad, and the way this focuses in the protagonist duo and their romantic relationship is pulled off quite well (for the most part), but in the end, the severe lack of content, as well as challenge, soon turns this into a repetitive, and painfully boring chore.",2020-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fdb654d8add7352830fedfa,WayTooManyGames,Kyle Nicol,80,"Haven won’t be for everyone, but I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing experience with some charming characters. The amazing soundtrack is the icing on the cake. I was not expecting this kind of release coming from the developer of the high-octane Furi, but I’m glad that we got it nevertheless.",2020-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5ff861c60f8974118c937ee8,Hobby Consolas,Álvaro Alonso,80,Quotation forthcoming.,2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fd90d67038871749d418e77,RPG Italia,Gabriele Aroni,80,"A mix between an RPG and a visual novel. Simple, beautiful and relaxing.",2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fd8e2b1038871749d418dec,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,90,"Haven is a beautiful love story that develops with the participation of the player, and is complemented by mechanics from various games such as a personal relationship simulator, an exploration adventure, a role-playing game, and even a walking simulator. Not all the mechanics play their part at the same level, and we will even notice that the game could have saved some of them, such as the fighting, but what really stands out is the development of the relationship of our protagonists, and the environment created for them Origin, is ideal for this love story to happen and convince.",2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fd78b9d038871749d418c28,TheSixthAxis,Aran Suddi,80,"Haven is an uplifting and positive tale of a young couple setting out to make an alien planet their home. Yu and Kay are a likeable pair as you watch their relationship strengthen, the world of Source is a gorgeous place to explore, and the soundtrack is great as well. While the overarching story could be deeper and battles could be streamlined further, Haven is a game that offers a chilled out escape.",2020-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fd7402c038871749d418b58,The Games Machine,Marco Bortoluzzi,82,"Haven is a great comfort game. Relaxing music, pleasant color palette, dialogues that are often light but never empty. Yu and Kay's adventure on source never fails to be entertaining, and if the combat seems a bit shallow at first, it will certainly put you to the test as you progress. Some things could be better, of course; but after the excellent Furi, Haven is another proof of The Game Bakers' competence.",2020-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fd5e365038871749d418ae3,MondoXbox,Mirko Rusciano,80,"Haven tells a tale of love and freedom in an intriguing alien world, beautifully depicted and sided by a great electro soundtrack. A game to try, even if you'll need some patience to move past the first, too slow, couple of hours.",2020-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fd536cb038871749d418a80,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,50,Such an offensive slap to all fans of the original game and to all gamers in general.,2020-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fd32f38038871749d418817,Worth Playing,"Chris ""Atom"" DeAngelus",90,"Haven is a cute and enjoyable mix of light survival, light RPG, and serious romance novel. It's exactly the kind of game to play if you want to relax for a few hours and see adorable people being adorable. The surprisingly enjoyable RPG combat and gentle survival mechanics make the game feel more like a game, while at heart it is closer to a visual novel. If you like warm and fuzzy feelings, Haven is a great choice, as long as you don't mind the occasional risqué dialogue.",2020-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fd200b3038871749d418679,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,100,"Haven is a game best enjoyed with someone else while making yourselves comfy on the sofa. While not without its flaws, a brave decision to focus on the story about a couple makes this a unique title worth immersing yourself in. The music is brilliant and the characters are just lovely. The story may go through the typical beats that I expect lovers to go through in a typical film. Its the talent of the voice actors and the accessibility of the gameplay for most audiences that keep you hooked till the end. Sometimes in life a game just hits you and ends up being better than you could possibly imagine. Haven to me is one of those game made even better because I got to share it with someone special.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fd1b2e5038871749d41865f,PC Gamer,Emma Davies,72,A relaxing adventure that's at its best when focusing on the romance.,2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 606614d4cfbed43e46466003,Unboxholics,,80,"After the excellent Furi, The Game Bakers decided to test their skills on something completely different. An experience that focuses on love and adventure. Haven is a little game, well worth the 10-15 hours that you must dedicate.",2020-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fd0d66f038871749d418479,God is a Geek,Chris White,80,"Playing Haven with someone else feels like the natural way to approach it, but you’ll still enjoy it if you’re playing on your own. It can be a tough game to grind through, especially when scouring different areas that often look the same, but the relationship between Yu and Kay is very relatable. Movement is satisfying, and the combat is simple enough to enjoy. The Game Bakers has managed to build an interesting narrative throughout, and the couple’s own story is just as important and engaging.",2020-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fd0b30b038871749d418451,Use a Potion,,73,"Haven’s engaging storytelling and alluring world help make for a unique and enjoyable experience – I just wish there was a little bit more to do on Source. Sure, gliding around feels wonderful and the instances of combat can make for some fun sequences, but it doesn’t take long for a sense of repetition to kick in. It probably doesn’t help that the land itself can be a little bit vacant, making it more difficult to find the areas you need to reach to progress. It certainly has its flaws, but I still had more of a more positive experience with Haven than a bad one. With a bit of extra fine-tuning it could easily stand out as a really special little game, especially with its endearing take on relationships in the video game landscape and its outstanding presentation. As it stands though, it doesn’t always manage to replicate the same sparks that are flying between its two main protagonists.",2020-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 603c0e89529d50e69fa0f75d,Serial Gamer Italia,Pietro Ferri,84,"Armed with a charismatic artistic direction, excellent in every part, and supported by a varied gameplay which makes it impossible to get bored, Haven is, in conclusion, a refined game capable of entering the list of most succesful titles of the year and which blends will leave its mark for long. The Game Bakers’ work strikes for its delicate narrative with blends perfectly with the gameplay and the artistic compartament, all three almost creating a well balanced and light dance.",2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fd2b145038871749d418779,KeenGamer,Max Fagandini,92,"Traverse a fragmented alien world as a lovestruck couple and hunt down answers to the mysteries surrounding you in Haven, new from the developers of FURI. As you explore the planet and follow this mature and honest portrayal of their romantic relationship, do you have it in you to help them take control of their own destiny and protect each other from the sinister forces of the Apiary?",2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fd12c5c038871749d418556,Gamerweb.pl,Robert Chełstowski,90,Haven is a clever writed story about two fugitives living their lives on an alien planet. In this RPG made by The Game Bakers you won't find a world to save but just Yu and Kay. Their relation and everyday problems. This quite cozy and atmospheric game will appeal for almost everyone. Especially if you have someone to watch you playing.,2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fcf7c69038871749d4182a6,Console Creatures,Bobby Pashalidis,80,"Haven's gameplay might not keep you invested as much as the core relationship but the game tells a very real tale of two people in love. Paired with a synthetic lo-fi soundtrack and some beautiful visuals, it's hard not to fall for Kay and Yu's story.",2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fce846e038871749d4180db,But Why Tho?,Charles Hartford,85,"When all is said and done, what sells Haven is its characters. If a deep rich character-driven narrative that centers around two exceptionally realized characters is something you believe is worth a few gameplay hiccups to experience then this game is worth every second of your time. It’s characters deliver in every way I could ask for. Crafting a tale that was the most emotionally impactful gaming experience I’ve had since I played Sea of Solitude last year. And to put a little perspective here, that was my game of the year last year. And while its gameplay shortcomings keep it from quite reaching that level of gaming perfection, its story is as close to perfect as I could ask for.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fd2f1f3038871749d4187ed,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,70,"Haven is a great story but an alright game. While I was truly invested in seeing through what the future laid for this lovely couple, I didn't always find myself enjoying the gameplay. At times it was fun to explore new parts of Source, seeing all the exotic creatures and seeing the interactions between Yu and Kay. However, over time, I found myself actively getting less interested in playing and just want to hear more about these characters. I understood the story was at the forefront, but for the latter half of Haven, it just wasn't enough for me to stay actively invested in the entire package. Haven's story is worth experiencing, but if you can get it on sale or through gamepass.",2020-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fd2a2e4038871749d418766,Gamefa,Mohammad Aria Moghaddam,80,"Haven is a different and unique experience as a game with a sci-fi theme. You will play as a pair of lovers and follow their adventures in "" Source "" planet. Combat system could be better and sometimes, you might feel that the most parts of the world look same, but except from these, Haven is an enjoyable, different and recommended experience that takes you to a beautiful journey of love.",2020-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fcd2f45038871749d417e24,Easy Allies,Brandon Jones,75,"Haven follows lovers on the run as they navigate a strange, alien world and try to build a better future. There are plenty of rough patches along the way, but these daring explorers make the journey worthwhile.",2020-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fcc8939038871749d417d11,Kakuchopurei,Jonathan Leo,70,"Despite its outerworldly setting, Haven’s message & writing highlights the pros and cons of a relationship that many couples, and even ex-couples, can relate to. Except for maybe the bit where you feed a marble cake to attract a giant alien manta ray to serve as your makeshift taxi cab.",2020-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fcea846038871749d418113,FingerGuns,Rossko Keniston,70,"A delightful central relationship gives this love story RPG wings, but generic survival beats and somewhat empty worlds leaves Haven not quite the essential indie experience we were hoping for.",2020-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,12985b3ba6c24b35936aa3c2d80b0678 5fc37619038871749d416c74,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,78,"MOTHERGUNSHIP is a upgraded version of Tower of Guns. It features more random levels, more enemies with bigger guns and an ability to create your own weapons using gunsmith mode. It's a great game for everyone who loves quick moves, dodging bullets and going for the best time possible.",2019-12-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d2093765d67787966a8,Dragnix,Shaun Joy,63,"The game that goes too far in its frustration factor, due to bad synergy of game mechanics despite a fascinating gun construction mechanic.",2018-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d677879668a,Player2.net.au,Adam Rorke,100,"Bringing imagination to a fire fight in interesting ways, Mothergunship is for all those LEGO obsessed FPS players out there",2018-09-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d6778796679,PS4Blog.net,,75,"Having said that, I still recommend that you play MOTHERGUNSHIP on PlayStation 4. The build-your-own-guns gameplay mechanic is fun, and it forces you to think a bit outside the box as you balance how you use the parts you purchase with those you're sometimes forced to use for a mission to create something that is useful and not too powerful to use for a long period of time",2018-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5dd4095b66e2226fc0063cf4,Games Xtreme,Jason Italic,80,"This game is just fun. It's a big smashy explody mess of a game that's willing to do things like hand you over twenty jumps and just see what you do with them. I went through one stage with four shotguns, which actually was pretty damn effective. There's a ton to like here, and quite a bit of character and charm for such a simple setup and loop.",2018-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1d93765d677879655c,VGChartz,Chinh Tran,70,"There really aren't many other shooters out there that offer this sort of blend of comedy, speed, chaos, and gun customization.",2018-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d2093765d677879669f,Pardis Game,Reza Rahimi,75,"Mothergunship is a game with brilliant ideas and an extremely fast paced and engaging gameplay. Though some ideas work, others leave you dissapointed but all in all it can be amusing for a couple of hours",2018-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d6778796687,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,80,"Your enjoyment of Mothergunship is going to be dependent on how much you liked Tower of Guns. Even though other games are starting to adopt the style, the fast pace is still refreshing, and the enemy variety could be better. Players will have tons of fun trying to make up new and ridiculous guns, but they'll also curse the game when it becomes so hard that they lose all of the parts they worked so hard to get. Mothergunship looks and sounds great, and with new modes and items coming in from future patches, there's still some enjoyment to be had after defeating the game. For shooting fans, Mothergunship is well worth checking out.",2018-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d6778796684,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,75,Unique action game with total firepower and cool modular gun-crafting systems. However later a bit eventless.,2018-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d6778796681,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,80,"Mothergunship could have easily been a failure, but somehow it comes together as a creative and inventive package.",2018-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d677879667b,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,80,"Video game therapy has never been so explodey. Mothergunship is a funny, exciting and creative take on an otherwise simple premise.",2018-08-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d677879665c,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,82,Mothergunship is a blast with unlimited weapon customization and dynamic levels that always keep it fresh.,2018-08-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d677879669b,Xbox Sector,Leigh Walker,70,"It's fast, frantic and fun, but with so many loading screens and conversations to get through, the immersion breaks down leaving a frustrating shooter that's a little overpried.",2018-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d677879665f,PSX Brasil,Leonardo Cidreira,87,"With addictive gameplay and an unprecedented combination of several creative mechanics, Mothergunship not only pays tribute to famous and essential titles of the FPS genre, such as Doom, Quake and Wolfenstein, but also became a mandatory game on PlayStation 4 to those raised by these franchises.",2018-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d677879666e,SA Gamer,Garth Holden,80,"Welcome to the gun show, population you! Saving the last of humanity is somehow your responsibility in this fast, frantic bullet-dodging FPS where if you have the parts, you can build the best gun.",2018-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d6778796666,Wccftech,Rosh Kelly,50,"However fun it might look, some core parts of the game feel forgotten, abandoned or ignored. It's such a great concept and that makes it so sad it didn't even feel like a diamond in the rough.",2018-07-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d677879666b,GamingTrend,Elisha Deogracias,75,"MOTHERGUNSHIP is a great FPS with some laugh out loud dialogue and a deeply entertaining gun crafting mechanic. While the roguelike elements bring the game down, it's still a delightful little game to fire up during the AAA summer drought.",2018-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d6778796662,TechRaptor,Alex Santa Maria,55,"As an FPS, Mothergunship and its amazing gun crafting is an improvement on what came before. As a roguelike, the game fails at the basics, providing an overly randomized system and lackluster progression.",2018-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d2093765d67787966a2,SomHráč.sk,Róbert Herda,70,"If you're interested in nonstop shooting, you can definitely enjoy MOTHERGUNSHIP. Everyone else should wait a bit longer to figure out how'll the developers deal with its current issues.",2018-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d6778796659,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"MOTHERGUNSHIP is dripping with personality and style. It excels in its end game when it reveals it has an Endless mode, then “Nightmare” difficulties, and ways to grind XP to make you stronger and faster. Crafting guns is far and away the best thing about the game. It’s a shame you can’t save any of them as a favorite, but knowing that you can form a window, or something that looks out of a cartoon is just such a highlight. MOTHERGUNSHIP is one of those games that you keep going back to see what other crazy shit you can make.",2018-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d6778796656,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,77,"MOTHERGUNSHIP is a strong step forward compared to Tower of Guns, with a very well made weapon creation system and an even more spectacular action core. Unfortunately we also found a certain repetitiveness in the game's structure, but the fans of intense action and arcade taste hardly will be disappointed.",2018-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d6778796653,ZTGD,John Whitehouse,65,"Mothergunship is for those who don't mind punishing themselves and who like to break through walls to make progress. Challenging and with a unique gun crafting mechanic, the game manages to break the mold slightly. But with some performance issues and the uninspired settings I feel that the game may be better served with a price drop.",2018-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d6778796677,Geeks Under Grace,,85,"MOTHERGUNSHIP's frenetic action and inventive, player-designed weaponry ensure you won't ever have a single boring moment playing it. With entertainingly charming presentation and new content already on the horizon, this game doesn't look likely to wear out its welcome any time soon.",2018-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d677879664d,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,80,"It's hard to talk about Mothergunship without mentioning Tower of Guns, but seeing as that was my go-to game for four months straight, I can't really consider that a problem.",2018-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1e93765d677879663d,viewport,,80,"While not without flaws, MOTHERGUNSHIP is a game I enjoyed playing. The gun crafting system in combination with the excellent use of visual animation results in a satisfying game built around player creativity. However, enemies, and rooms still feel repetitive especially when the game limits your ability to customize your weapon. The progression systems help to round out the package nicely making MOTHERGUNSHIP a game I'd recommend to fans of roguelikes or those intrigued by its core mechanics.",2018-07-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d677879664a,PlayStation LifeStyle,Blake Grundman,75,"When played in small bursts, Mothergunship has the potential to be an extremely amusing experience. The bite-sized nature of the mission structure and fast-paced action make it ideal for burning small bursts of time. Even better, the constant progression makes every session, regardless of length, feel like it's consistently contributing towards turning the player into a certifiable badass. As long a bit of repetition isn't a turnoff, there are countless hours of destruction that await.",2018-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d6778796641,GamingBolt,Will Borger,60,"Mothergunship is a fusion of good ideas and good mechanics let down by some poor design choices and inexcusable bugs, but what's here is a good foundation for Grip Digital to build and improve upon.",2018-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1e93765d677879663b,Goomba Stomp,,75,"All in all, Mothergunship is a must-have for fans of shooters, bullet hell, or just plain fun arcade-style games.",2018-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1e93765d6778796612,NEOsite,Kacper Mądry,75,"Mothergunship is a big improvement compared to Tower of Guns. Still, there are some elements which require polishing.",2018-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1e93765d677879660f,GameSkinny,Anthony Merklinger,70,"Take the fight to the enemy in this roguelike, bullet-hell FPS from Grip Digital.",2018-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1e93765d67787965fb,Metro GameCentral,,80,"An inspired new take on Doom style shooters, as seen through the prism of bullet hell shoot ‘em-ups and roguelikes.",2018-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d677879667e,FingerGuns,Rossko Keniston,80,"Mothergunship is a great game thanks to its genuinely brilliant gunplay, fantastic craftings mechanics and a steep-ass difficulty curve. It can be frustrating but it’s most assuredly never boring and earns an immediate place on your hard drive.",2018-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1e93765d6778796618,Gamer Escape,Josh McGrath,80,"As it stands, though, Mothergunship is still a game worth a look. The gun customization, even with the limitations the levels impose, is still a blast to play around with. The character interactions are also a cherry on top, adding a spark of charm that games like this really need to stand out from the crowd.",2018-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1e93765d6778796608,Gamefa,Hamoon Motaghedi,85,"Let’s be clear! Without no doubt, Mothergunship is one of the best old-school shooters that we have seen in these years. With addictive gameplay and super amazing gun customization (that lead to creation of really insane guns), Mothergunship takes you to one of your funniest and also challenging adventures that you have experienced so far. Mothergunship is an old-school first person shooter that you must not to lose.",2018-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1f93765d6778796674,WellPlayed,Kieran Stockton,75,"The fast-paced bullet hell action doesn’t always mesh with the restricted peripheral view, and the game’s challenge wanders into unfair territory at times, but there’s a confident style about the game that’s endearing",2018-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1e93765d6778796615,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,60,"Mothergunship has some interesting ideas and unique gameplay mechanics, but it doesn't deliver as enjoyable of an experience as it may seem on paper. The gunplay is lackluster, weapon crafting isn't as extensive as you might hope, and the roguelike design elements mostly work against the game.",2018-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1e93765d6778796602,Windows Central,Brendan Lowry,80,"Between the intuitive crafting and strong gameplay design, Mothergunship's successes heavily outweigh its problems. It's definitely worth checking out.",2018-07-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1e93765d677879661b,IGN Spain,Juan García,72,"Mothergunship has some interesting ideas, and a couple of awful gameplay choices that makes this game a little less fun that it should have been.",2018-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1e93765d67787965c9,TheSixthAxis,Gareth Chadwick,80,"But for a dash of repetition, both in gameplay after a long period and the slightly disappointing variety of enemies, Mothergunship is really a great game. The story takes a back seat to the gameplay, so if you're looking for a story focused experience you're in the wrong place. However if an FPS rogue-lite with gameplay in the vein of Quake and the ability to create a gun that shoots both lightning and floating grenades is your thing, you could do a lot worse than Mothergunship.",2018-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d867d1e93765d677879663f,BaziCenter,Ali Rezazadeh,75,"Mothergunship is not flawless, but its fast-paced gameplay really makes the difference. Mothergunship mixes some good elements of other FPS titles with its own innovations such as great weapon-making system, and provides a unique and very fun experience.",2018-07-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,5d2ce65c344c40918fe103c5dc34e6f1 5d86761e93765d6778769346,Invision Community,,60,"I was looking for a good way of explaining what this game was and I decided on “One-Dimensional”. For me, it was a rush to the end and left me with a shrug of the shoulders. There is something missing in this title and it comes from the dull exploration portions that I talked about earlier. If you are interested in this title wait for a sale but some may enjoy it more than others depending on what your tastes are.",2018-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761e93765d6778769384,Pure Nintendo,Kirk Hiner,60,"Jotun: Valhalla Edition is a game of moments. It's like an album with a handful of brilliant songs surrounded by filler material you'd rather just skip. That's not to say it's not worth playing, especially at the attractive price of $14.99. The great moments make it worth it, but the gameplay between those moments can try your patience. As such, it'll just take some serious dedication to play it all the way through.",2018-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761e93765d677876938a,Games Xtreme,Jason Italic,80,"The mechanics are simple but solid. While the game ostensibly operates like a hack-and-slash, the actual beats of combat and of Thora's axe make it feel like anything but. This is a heavy weapon, one she has to shift back to a solid starting place after she swings it, or take a moment to lift it overhead to slam down. Rolling can get you quickly out of harm's way, but Thora needs a moment after just to reorient herself and get back on her feet. This is a human woman struggling to face challenges set by gods, and it feels like it.",2018-05-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761e93765d6778769375,CGMagazine,Zubi Khan,90,"When it comes down to it, Jotun: Valhalla Edition is a perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch, offering players an easy to digest action adventure title that visually takes full advantage of the Switch's large screen real-estate.",2018-04-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761e93765d6778769394,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,75,"All in all Jotun is a gorgeous and well-made game that plays quite well as a boss battle challenge with decent elements in-between. The scale of those fights is absolutely memorable, and while they can be challenging I’d say that for the most part they’re also fair. If you are in the mood to take down some giant bosses it’s an enjoyable ride.",2018-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761e93765d677876937e,COGconnected,Ramin Ostad,90,Jotun is a well-crafted experience made for anyone fond of great storytelling mixed with satisfying combat.,2018-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761e93765d677876937b,NintendoWorldReport,Perry Burkum,70,"The design of Jotun Valhalla Edition is very simple, and overall I think the lack of dynamic gameplay hindered the experience I had with it.",2018-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761e93765d6778769378,GameSpot,Justin Clark,70,Jaw dropping beauty and a hefty challenge await you in in the hallowed realm of Jotun.,2018-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761e93765d677876933f,Hobby Consolas,Alberto Lloret,78,"Jotun Valhalla Edition on Switch is the same game launched on PS4, Xbox One and PC almost two years ago. It will astound you with its visuals, narrative, gigantic final bosses... But under all that shinning beauty, lies a game with a simple mechanics and ideas, that in some levels seems to be a little bit empty in terms of content.",2018-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761e93765d677876932d,Nintendo Life,Chris Scullion,70,"Graphically, it's a masterpiece, but Jotun's action is too imbalanced to allow the same to be said about the game as a whole. Exploring its environments will be a treat for some players and getting stuck into its difficult boss battles will be a treat for others: if your tastes are wide-ranging enough to appreciate both scenarios, this is a winner.",2018-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761e93765d6778769387,Nintendo Insider,Darren Palma,80,"Jotun: Valhalla Edition a short but memorable experience. The art style and animation alone stand out tall and proud amongst the ruckus of the indie scene. At its core, it is a game that does repeat traditions and repetition both in gameplay and pace that some may find a little tedious. But, as for myself, I found it quite difficult to put down. There would often be times where all I needed was one more strike to down a Jotun, only for it to bury me in the ground and punish my impatience. It was within these subtle moments and lessons learned that kept me willing and invested until the very end.",2018-04-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761e93765d6778769333,Elite Gamer,Christian Wait,90,"Yes, we do Anchorman quotes too!",2018-04-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761e93765d6778769321,GamingTrend,Nathan Anstadt,70,"For a game that deals with this large a scale it often feels small and lifeless outside of the boss fights. It is, though, a visual showpiece that offers a stiff challenge. And while playing it on the go probably won't make this worth a return trip to Ginnungagap, it is definitely a great game to add to your Switch library if you've not checked it out before.",2018-04-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761e93765d6778769381,GameSpace,William Murphy,80,"Jotun: Valhalla Edition may not be the longest game, but at a nice $15 price for a solid 5-hour experience, it's more than recommended. If you've played it before on other platforms, it may not do much new that begs you to buy it again, but if you're looking for an excellent adventure on the Switch you could do a whole lot worse.",2018-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761f93765d67787693a9,Tiny Spaceship,Steven Cipriano,70,"Despite its imperfections, Jotun is a great game. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can easily see myself being enticed back to its wondrous realms. However, it is held back by the underwhelming start and oversights related to camera and movement. It seems a bit short for the price of $15, but was worth it for the art alone.",2017-03-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761f93765d677876939a,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,73,Jotun is a simplest game you can think of when it comes to 2D hack-and-dodge game. It's basically roll fest interrupted every once in a while by us hacking and slashing the enemy. It relies on remembering what an enemy does and when exactly. The game can be simply too difficult for impatient people and will not retain their attention. The rest can enjoy quite challenging gameplay.,2016-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761d93765d67787692d7,Cubed3,Nikola Suprak,60,"This is one of those games where there is almost an equal amount to love and hate, so depending on what people prioritise this could either be a great experience or a dreadfully dull one. The boss fights are incredible, the world feels alive, and there is something soothing to the exploration. At the same time, though, the exploration segments tend to carry on for too long and without much interesting happening along the way, so a lot of the game feels like padding. By the end, some players may be desperately trying to rush on through just to get to the next boss, because that is really the only part the game does exceptionally well. Jotun: Valhalla Edition might not be entirely heavenly, but there is certainly enough here to keep it away from damnation.",2016-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761f93765d677876939d,Game Debate,Stuart Thomas,75,"So it's a little game, but with a big heart. There is some serious love of Norse mythology - prepare for an armload of nidvellirs, ratatosks and mjolnirs. To relive that feeling in the pit of your stomach when either you and the end-of-level boss will be killed by the next stroke. Ultimately, there's nothing in Jotun that would have even been hailed as original if you'd seen it in Mickey Mouse: Castle of Illusion, but fun is timeless.",2016-10-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761d93765d67787692d4,Cubed3,Thom Compton,60,"Jotun feels like a pretty face with no personality. It's huge, but what is found within is too often the player fighting the game, instead of fighting the monsters within. The feeling of elation is clearly there when each behemoth is toppled, but it's just not fun getting to that point. It's hard to tell if that elation comes from overcoming the monster, or from finally getting to move onto the next one. It's obvious, though, that the depth is there; it's just missing the substance.",2016-10-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761d93765d67787692d1,Cubed3,Sandy Wilson,80,"A cracking little game with big bosses. The journey Jotun: Valhalla Edition takes players on is heartfelt and was clearly a labour of love. It's almost perfect. Just to reiterate, it's not much of a hack 'n slash. There isn't a lot of fighting outside of the boss battles, which really helps the fights to have even more weight. It's great, and without spoiling anything, it's one to experience.",2016-10-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761e93765d6778769330,FNintendo,Diogo Caeiro,90,"Jotun: Valhalla Edition is a marvelous effort that clearly stands out amidst the indie games pool. With its rich visual environment, very engaging boss battles, extremely demanding combats that will require full commitment from the player and recurrent replay value, this is a game that will certainly keep everyone clinging on to their Wii U GamePad for a very long time.",2016-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761d93765d67787692ce,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,70,"“Jotun: Valhalla Edition” is a solid action-adventure game made memorable by stunning, fluid visuals and towering boss fights that are gigantic in every sense of the word. Gameplay mechanics for your character can feel awkward and dead spots in area design dampen the experience somewhat. If you like a throwback game with solitary ambiance or loved the original Jotun and pine for an extra challenge with its bosses via the new Valhalla Mode, however, you will enjoy what this version has to offer.",2016-10-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761d93765d67787692e0,ZTGD,Wyatt Daniels,75,"Jotun isn’t a long game by any means, but it packs in a lot. The diverse environments are beautiful, the boss fights are expertly designed, and Norse mythology is just cool. It also tells a personal story that makes the ride all the more enjoyable.",2016-09-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761d93765d67787692da,TheSixthAxis,Jim Hargreaves,60,"Jotun just falls short of receiving that higher recommendation. It’s enjoyable yet clearly inconsistent, despite its great use of setting and some terrific boss fights.",2016-09-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761f93765d67787693a0,IGN Spain,Albert Manjón,72,"A nice adventure, as it was originally on its PC versión. The new features on this Valhalla Edition are not worth the wait.",2016-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761d93765d67787692e6,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,80,Without a doubt the highlight of Jotun is also its raison d’etre: spectacularly epic boss fights against gargantuan Gods,2016-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761d93765d67787692e3,GBAtemp,Raven Wilk,77,"Jotun is the very definition of short and sweet. Offering level and boss variety with well animated hand drawn sprites in a challenging, albeit short package.",2016-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761e93765d6778769399,PS3Blog.net,,83,"We liked the gorgeous hand-drawn visual style of this Jotun: Valhalla Edition, and liked the gameplay as well. The game took a while to make it to the PlayStation 4, but the wait has been worth it. Having a full trophy list is always a plus, and it will be interesting to see how many manage 100% it. We both enjoyed our time with the game for our Jotun: Valhalla Edition review, and look forward to returning to its fantasy setting very soon.",2016-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761d93765d67787692dd,Nintendo News,David Goncalves,80,Jotun: Valhalla Edition packs a short adventure through the afterlife that's guaranteed to have your axe in your enemies and your jaw on the floor.,2016-09-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761d93765d6778769284,Xbox One UK,Stacey Knowles,80,"A beautifully realised, engaging Norse adventure.",2016-09-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761e93765d6778769327,TechnoBuffalo,Eric Frederiksen,0,This gorgeous game has little to offer in the way of fun.,2016-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761d93765d6778769281,Game Revolution,Jeb Haught,70,"Jotun: Valhalla Edition is a throwback to retro gaming in terms of both art style and gameplay. While the minimalist design manages to offer quite a bit of variety, the lack of combat and exploration options becomes evident rather quickly. Still, anyone interested in Norse mythology mixed with retro gaming and old-school art design will enjoy Thora's ascent into Valhalla.",2016-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761d93765d6778769290,Pure Playstation,Dom O'Leary,84,"""The game follows the Norse mythology, which we often see only vague allusions to in gaming. The dialogue is all subtitled Scandinavian, keeping true to the Nordic tone. This, the subtle lilting music and the animation all blend together well to make Jotun feel like a playable fairy tale, albeit a rather grim one""",2016-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761d93765d677876927e,Digital Chumps,Steven McGehee,94,"A beautiful game in several ways, Jotun is a treat that Wii U owners should not pass up.",2016-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761d93765d677876928a,We Got This Covered,Ken Barnes,80,Those that haven’t played Jotun before are in for a real treat.,2016-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761e93765d6778769397,PS4Blog.net,,90,"The length of the game is short but a lot of fun. The hand-drawn graphics are incredible, and the level of polish is very pleasing. My favorite part was the orchestrated music in the background – I found it to be quite relaxing. Playing the game for my Jotun: Valhalla Edition review was a great time, and I’ll be giving it another go soon. Unfortunately for me, the game’s Platinum trophy is something I probably won’t be able to get becasue there’s several very challenging trophies in this list such as the speedrun trophies for which you’ll have to do perfect boss battles.",2016-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761e93765d6778769339,Goomba Stomp,Tim Maison,80,"Jotun: Valhalla Edition is worth your time, and offers beautiful art, great gameplay, and an engaging tale for a bargain price.",2016-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761e93765d6778769324,Marooners' Rock,Robert Workman,75,"It’s worth checking out if you’re a curious Zelda player, but just understand that the road to Valhalla certainly has its fair share of speed bumps.",2016-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761d93765d67787692b0,Real Game Media,,83,"A great indie game, not long but good price for what it is. The art style is fantastic, and the sound design is brilliant, but gameplay can feel frustrating at times.",2016-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 5d86761d93765d677876928d,Entertainment Buddha,John Fletcher,85,Jotun is the first game in a while that fully pulled me into its world. The lands of Viking myth are here brought to stunning life and the epic boss battles with the numerous Giants are the icing on the game cake. Easily the most Viking game since The Banner Saga.,2016-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,cbbde99547d54f41b8f7bd5fc46726c5 6188085f3e6206d63efc9a31,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,70,"All in all, The Medium is a good game, but not revolutionary and certainly not the new king of the genre. The story and atmosphere will stay with you long after finishing it, but the gameplay has a lot of room for improvement. If you prioritize a good story and a masterfully crafted atmosphere The Medium will not disappoint.",2021-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 617775167e0ef90f46939147,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,80,"Although The Medium tells a kind of by-the-numbers supernatural story, it still gives you a great mystery well-worth solving. The music and sound design heightens every moment without actually overwhelming the other aspects of the game and the unique visual style which masterfully utilizes the contrast between two very different worlds, helps the gameplay reach higher levels of providing an immersive experience.",2021-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 614de8226d338e31382451a8,NookGaming,Adam Carr,70,"Overall, The Medium left me with feelings of general frustration. Not at the quality of the game, or the mechanics themselves, but the length of the ride. The game is simply too long and the vast majority of my issues are a result of the core game growing stale, or the story being broken up by long stretches of nothing. All that being said, I had a good time with The Medium. It’s not something I’d recommend people rush out and buy at full price, but it’s certainly a game worth experiencing.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 614b9c1653aaa12e58cfc604,COGconnected,Lou Sytsma,77,"With each game they release, Bloober Team continues to make strides, and The Medium is another such step. It has an intriguing story with intriguing characters. The game also has a nifty mix of old and new gameplaying elements.",2021-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 6147b752c73e2f01e326c839,BaziCenter,Javad Mohseni,70,"The Medium is a game with great potential and bad execution, as its issues and problems such as limited gameplay, easy puzzles and bad camera work eventually overtake its great story telling and engaging atmosphere.",2021-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 614265a2a1c77bbd39e73235,GamingTrend,Richard Allen,85,"The Medium proves to be an interesting look into the human psyche, one that attempts to figure out why individuals are the way they are, while still stating that your past does not excuse your current actions. I greatly enjoyed my time in Marianne's shoes, and found myself constantly impressed with the incredible graphics and unique mechanics. Bloober Team has made an impressive product, even more so on the PS5 with their willingness to make use of the PS5's controller's special features.",2021-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 6165b52080594f6395b33b6a,Thumb Culture,,100,"Having waited for 9 months to play I can say that it didn’t disappoint. Bloober team have done a brilliant job at bringing this title to Playstation 5 with a lot of unique features. I thoroughly enjoyed The Medium, the writing was great and the story was very engaging. It isn’t a game that sets out to scare you for the sake of it. I can think of only 2 sections that actually made me jump. So bear that in mind especially if you are worried. As a gamer with Epilepsy, it is nice to see a very clear warning about photosensitive seizures. Whilst I didn’t experience any problems please stick to the recommended guidelines when playing this or any title. Having thanked the team on Twitter for a superb title it will not come as a surprise that I award I am giving The Medium the Thumb Culture Platinum Award.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 613eafc1c4db5994a488ed68,Gamerweb.pl,Kacper Cembrowski,90,"Definitely. Bloober Team was right and this is without a doubt the best project of the Krakow studio. An engaging plot, a story told in an excellent way in both worlds, a wonderful audiovisual setting and a constant sense of horror and anxiety are a recipe for a very successful horror.",2021-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 613d4ffaba43ef859830ed68,NaviGames,Daniel García,70,A narrative and absorbing game with touches of survival horror. Two dimensional planes that give life to surrealistic works.,2021-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 6138fc2a518477456113414d,Screen Rant,Mason Teague,80,"Bloober Team meshes all of these elements together to draw players further into The Medium's world than the Xbox/PC versions were capable of, elevating an already enjoyable experience to new heights. It stands to reason that the PS5 version of The Medium is the ideal way to experience Marianne's dual-reality adventures, and PlayStation 5 owners that enjoy horror games should definitely check the game out.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 6137e9737257ea23f275e9d3,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,75,"The Medium is an admirable horror experience from a developer that has been making a lot of huge strides for itself in the world of horror game development. It's not something that is going to change the world of horror games, but it does enough unique things with the simultaneous dual-world mechanic to stand out. Like many horror games before it, it fails to balance its tension with certain gameplay mechanics that can turn from fear to frustration pretty quickly, but these are spaced out enough that it never ruined the experience wholesale. For any horror fans looking for a Silent Hill-esque game to fill that ominous void, The Medium will at least scratch that itch.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 61375828ea2645107126de85,The Games Machine,Daniele Cucchiarelli,84,"The Medium on PS5 is pretty much as good as it was on Xbox Series X, despite some graphic flaws and loading issues. Luckily, the DualSense features manage to fill the gap.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 61360bf6fcc37bee8d17ad96,Gameblog,,80,"The Medium returns to PS5, and offers an experience similar to what players were able to live in January on their X series. The story is still as gripping, with its concept of parallel worlds evolving at the same time before our eyes, and if the gameplay is ultimately the most simplistic, we take pleasure in exploring these worlds.",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 6139c5af64f4324fcd14d099,FingerGuns,Miles Thompson,80,"The Medium surprised me with its psychologically twisted, complex and intricate story that had me enthralled from the moment the intrigue turned into something more sinister and personable. Even with its simplistic gameplay design and clunky encounter mechanics, the atmosphere of the world and enjoyable tale should carry you through even its darkest corners. In the real world, The Medium would be basic, but in the spirit realm, it comes to life and will show you the disturbing but enchanting fabric of its reality.",2021-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 6130f56c3b0d5cbd8095f995,PlayStation Galaxy,,90,"Overall, The Medium is a superb horror game. It’s a game that fully utilizes the capabilities of the PS5. It’s a game that even the bravest of players will get scared unexpectedly. It’s a nice addition to the ever growing library of the PS5.",2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 615da202290395221a1dfef2,The Loadout,Joe Apsey,60,"Despite some impressive DualSense implementation, the blemishes embedded into The Medium's gameplay and narrative still show on PS5. While The Medium is an intriguing horror game, it certainly isn't a great one.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 6133c274df187bda92a7f28e,Everyeye.it,,70,"Also on PS5 The Medium confirms the strengths and weaknesses of a production at times even genuinely intriguing, but unable to stand out and to sanction that consecration of the Polish studio that many would have expected (even more so with what seemed to be the project of definitive maturity). The experience is basically identical to the one lived seven months ago on Xbox Series X, with a big difference, indeed in practice two. Even without epochal revolutions, on PlayStation 5 the DualSense adds something in terms of interaction compared to the original version, but on the Microsoft console the inclusion of the game within the Game Pass catalog weighs a lot since day one.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 613154973b0d5cbd8095fe86,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,72,"The way that The Medium brings trauma to life in various ways is awe-inspiring. At the same time, it's not all that good of a video game.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 613136cb3b0d5cbd8095fe5e,PPE.pl,Roger Żochowski,75,"Dual Sense in the PS5 edition does the job, but you could add a story addition for less than a year. Which does not change the fact that it is still an extremely atmospheric production.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 6130eb763b0d5cbd8095f98b,PSX Brasil,Rui Celso,80,"The Medium is a game with a very good proposal and it's very well executed. Some technical issues could bother, but not to the point that I stop traveling in this madness that is Marianne's life.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 6130cdbff54ba7bc05812afe,Rely On Horror,Steve Summers,85,"After reviewing Bloober Team's newest horror title, The Medium earlier this year, we take another look at the upcoming PS5 version.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 6130c73ef54ba7bc05812af1,God is a Geek,,90,"The Medium on PS5 is as good as it was on Xbox Series X, however, with DualSense support it becomes a much more immersive game.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 6130b71941e38db6f1f29c83,Worth Playing,Redmond Carolipio,77,"Bloober Team is no stranger to making games that feature concepts with immense potential, like Blair Witch or Observer. The Medium is probably my favorite of theirs to date. It's got a couple of warts, but it's easy to get lost in its world (both of them), even with its pitch-black narrative overtones. It makes it feel important, though perhaps not something you'll feel compelled to play on repeat.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 6130ab4541e38db6f1f29c7f,Hey Poor Player,Francis DiPersio,90,"The game’s arrival on the PlayStation 5 has been a long time coming. But thankfully, it was well worth the wait. With its unique dual-world gameplay mechanics and gripping narrative, The Medium is yet another macabre masterpiece from the talent at Bloober Team. If you have even a passing interest in horror games or are looking for a powerful supernatural story to experience that isn’t afraid to touch on uncomfortable subjects, this is one game that demands a spot in your PS5 library.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 6130a69341e38db6f1f29c7c,Chicas Gamers,Álvaro Bustío,,"The Medium presents us with a paranormal adventure in which its premise is to advance to discover its history, its greatest challenge being solving simple puzzles and trying not to die on very rare occasions. Do not expect lots of action as in a survival to use because you will not find it. The game is a very accessible title for every player",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 6130865541e38db6f1f29c5a,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,60,"The Medium shines when it's letting you soak in its beautifully crafted dual worlds and melancholic soundtrack, but early promise of a quietly effective ghost story unravels as the story staggers clumsily to a point where it becomes almost unbearable in its attempt to tackle a tough subject.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 613077a341e38db6f1f29c53,Push Square,Brett Posner-Ferdman,80,"While there are some slight technical issues, The Medium is undeniably a fantastic horror game. For fans of the genre, this game gets an easy recommendation.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 608ca80d6a418dc538cbad8f,Blast Away the Game Review,"Dustin Murphy,David Murphy",70,"While the small emotional ties to Sadness and Marianne only grow more complex towards the end, and the small performance hiccups and graphical bugs occur from time to time, The Medium is a strong title that – to some – will ultimately be held back due to awkward camera angles and the split duality emphasized by the use of split-screen gameplay to represent both the spirit world and that of the physical world.",2021-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 60639420cfbed43e46465d1f,oprainfall,Michael Fontanini,80,"The Medium is a very dark story dripping with moody atmosphere and ambience. It has an old-school horror feel like the earlier Resident Evil games, but without jump scares. The thick ambience makes the environments very interesting to explore, as you uncover the twisted truth. I very much enjoyed my time investigating the cursed Niwa Resort, and uncovering the truth of the “Niwa Massacre.” However, it should be noted that the story includes some very dark subject matter, including child abuse. Players will get a glimpse into the minds of a number of characters along the way. It is a thought provoking story with an intentionally ambiguous ending. The weak point for The Medium may be replayability, but it does have a bunch of achievements and collectibles to get. The story is good enough that it will still easily be worth replaying again later on. I finished the game in 11 hours according to Steam, with the vast majority of the achievements. The Medium is available on Steam for $49.99, as well as on Xbox Series X|S. Are you ready to brave the darkness, free trapped spirits, and uncover the twisted truth of the abandoned Niwa Resort?",2021-03-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 604623ec529d50e69fa0ff9b,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,"Hopefully there will be more to be seen in the universe built for the game, but under much better circumstances. What Bloober Team has achieved left me with mixed feelings by the time I reached its conclusion, almost 8 hours in. I adored the setting and fiction that’s been created for The Medium but I struggle to think of a single section of it that I truly enjoyed playing. It’s surely a weird place to be when it comes to a game I’m writing a review for, and one I’m not used to having to deal with. While I’m glad I got to see what it’s all about, I’m in no hurry to replaying it anytime soon; but then again, I want to see what could be in store in the story if there’s ever a (mercifully much better conceived) sequel.",2021-03-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 603bec9a529d50e69fa0f739,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,75,"There are a few writing and gameplay demons to exorcise, but that only keeps Bloober Team's latest from séance-sational horror game status.",2021-02-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 603b8dfc529d50e69fa0f6d4,Serial Gamer Italia,Paolo Lorenzini,82,"The Medium is the best work of the Polish guys from Bloober Team. It is a valid horror game, both on a narrative and on a graphic level. Moreover, it is enriched by the novelty - gameplay-wise - brought by Dual Reality, which lets the game rejuvenate the genre via new types of puzzles.",2021-02-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 6037dbb3529d50e69fa0f3c7,Cubed3,Sandy Kirchner-Wilson,80,"The Medium isn't an unflawed masterpiece. It's got some performance issues on PC and some jankeyness in unexpected places. However it has got this absolutely unique horror atmosphere, beautifully crafted worlds and some absolute heart-string pulling story moments. This is a successful return of the ""horror adventure"" game style from those golden oldies everyone fondly remembers. Bloober Team has done an outstanding job making this title and it's one hundred percent recommended to all fans of horror.",2021-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 60abbf5b57ed0e0490ae27eb,Unboxholics,Σάκης Καρπάς,50,"The Medium is a Silent Hill tribute, trying to keep the survival horror genre alive in the absolutely old-fashioned way; during the approximately 6-7 hours it lasts, you will see an interesting script, superficial character presentation, some beautiful set pieces and ambitious mechanisms that, however, scrape and do not go deeper; it is not a bad game and of course I suggest it to fans of the genre.",2021-02-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 602c5f76529d50e69fa0e927,GotGame,David Poole,80,"As the game tackles dark subject matter and an intriguing mystery, The Medium offers a solid plot to absorb. It also gives the player an ending that they can interpret in a number of ways, though it might lack satisfaction. It’s not the scariest horror game out there, even by Bloober Team’s standards, but it’s frightening enough to get a few scares, and that’s nothing to be ashamed of. If you have Xbox Game Pass, you should experience this game.",2021-02-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 602b831709a8836065e61017,Sirus Gaming,Jarren Navarrete,65,"The Medium was a game I really wanted to like. With its gorgeous graphics, old school tank control gameplay, and musical pieces composed by Akira Yamaoka himself it had everything that promised a memorable experience. But at the end, the journey was unfulfilling and forgettable.",2021-02-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 60271efb09a8836065e60e10,Game Freaks 365,Kyle Bell,60,"The Medium seemed like one of the more promising games coming to Xbox Series X. Visually, it makes pretty good use of the hardware, and the environments are stunning at times. Unfortunately, poor controls and seriously flawed gameplay design choices hold this back from being the instant classic that it could have been.",2021-02-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 611eeced9c30d2777595960a,Pure Dead Gaming,,60,The Medium is a game with more highs than lows. Bloober Team has taken a definite step in the right direction with this latest venture and I look forward to seeing them build on these foundations.,2021-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 6026ae4a09a8836065e60dd6,Vamers,Edward Swardt,80,"While not entirely original, The Medium serves as a wonderful experience that marries the best of the classic fixed camera horror titles with brand-new gameplay mechanics and level design. The story is a little bit short and there are one too few explorable locales, but the experience itself remains fun. Bloober Team did a great job at creating yet another suspenseful video game. Everything, from the world [both of them] to the way the characters are designed to interact with it, and everything in between, show a lot of dedication. Voices may be a bit weak, and animation does leave a lot to be desired, but The Medium is a must-have for fans of the classic horror genre. It is a slow and methodical game with a decent pay off at the end. The Medium may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it most assuredly fills a niche no longer catered for by the likes of Capcom or Konami.",2021-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 60266a5e09a8836065e60d95,GameBlast,Maurício Katayama,80,"The Medium is a game that makes references to the horror classics, but adds several new mechanics, making it a unique experience. Despite the low replayability and some specific technical problems, the well-built environments, the chilling soundtrack and the instigating plot make this game one of the most interesting and original in the genre.",2021-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,5a9a0a7fd1bd47a8a5c39a903f6c25a1 5d867c8193765d6778791db8,PS4Blog.net,,75,"If you're a fan of first-person adventures, also known as walking simulators, then you should definitely check out Asemblance: Oversight. If you tried the previous episode and liked what you experience, then this one is an easy sell since you'll be able to see where the team is taking things and what they might aim to do with a new episode to follow on what was presented in Asemblance: Oversight.",2018-06-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,8035c723ddea4bfba05c4acac92e7b59 5d867c8193765d6778791dc2,Rely On Horror,Destiny Maddox,90,"Asemblance: Oversight picks up where NiLo left off, providing players with an enjoyable brain tease. How can you be trusted with the answers, if you aren't even sure of the question?",2018-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,8035c723ddea4bfba05c4acac92e7b59 5d867c8193765d6778791dbf,WellPlayed,Zach Jackson,80,Asemblance: Oversight is a confusing and compelling experience that highlights the boons of harnessing a game’s community,2018-05-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,8035c723ddea4bfba05c4acac92e7b59 5d867c8193765d6778791dba,GameSpew,Jack Bampfield,60,"The best Asemblance: Oversight has to offer is the hunt for all the endings, not so much the lead up to that.",2018-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,8035c723ddea4bfba05c4acac92e7b59 5d867c8193765d6778791db6,Digitally Downloaded,,90,"Like the first game, the process of finding all those secrets and trying to piece the puzzle together is where Asemblance: Oversight is at its best.",2018-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,8035c723ddea4bfba05c4acac92e7b59 5d867c8193765d6778791dc5,TechRaptor,Samuel Guglielmo,60,"Asemblance: Oversight is the kind of game for someone who enjoys ARGs and tearing a piece of art apart to understand it, and it does that well. Everyone else may have trouble finding much to care about.",2018-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,8035c723ddea4bfba05c4acac92e7b59 6282c47d008489e208d91aba,Gameffine,Subhasish Das,0,"While the narrative aspect and the frustratingly unresponsive bot are not the strongest suits of Time Loader, its intricate platforming and interactive puzzles present some engaging challenges. Though the story seems smart at first and has multiple ways in which it can come to a close, its heavy focus on characters without making them engaging feels like a total emotional disconnect at the time of its closure.",2022-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,a340133282e740289cc85703132a4293 626ab095008489e208d89d44,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,90,"Time Loader was a nice breath of fresh air for me. It was simple, fun in execution, had a nice little story to tell, and was never overly long. It may be a bit too simple for the hardcore puzzle fans out there, but even then, they can find enjoyment out of this one with everything else it has going for it. This is one game that many will find themselves wanting to see all the endings and it is one that is worth it.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,a340133282e740289cc85703132a4293 62675adc008489e208d88461,GamingTrend,Ron Burke,85,"A physics-based platformer on the surface, Time Loader carries a weighty and heartfelt story that is bound to consume far more mental bandwidth than the screenshots and videos might have suggested. It's rare for games to surprise me, but Time Loader did exactly that.",2022-04-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,a340133282e740289cc85703132a4293 62420a6d274ec35e72dc72d4,NintendoWorldReport,Trey Johnson,60,"The game was already getting really frustrating with the clunky platforming by the third chapter, so it was really a massive slog at the end. By the time you reach the end there isn't much of a reason to go back and try for the other endings since they aren't that much different. There are some cool ideas here, but the execution never fully loads in.",2022-03-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,a340133282e740289cc85703132a4293 62360047274ec35e72dc1886,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,75,"Time Loader is an enjoyable physics-based puzzle game that is short and sweet. Doesn’t break a lot of new ground but it’s a nice little robotic adventure that’s probably best suited to a nice Sunday afternoon or to play over a short few gaming sessions. Ideal for someone that hasn’t got a lot of game time on their hands or is looking for a casual and chilled out experience. For me, it was a pleasant trip back to the 90’s that was well worth the time. It reminded me to live for the now rather than in the past and the times I was present in this game I sure was content.",2022-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,a340133282e740289cc85703132a4293 6230f06567855975e586b128,PlayStation Universe,Alan Strawbridge,85,A highly original puzzle-platformer from Lithuanian developers Flazm which combines an emotional time-travelling storyline with some intricate and very relaxing exploration filled with highly ingenious level design. Another indie gem which offers a very memorable and loveable gaming experience.,2022-03-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,a340133282e740289cc85703132a4293 6230a69767855975e586aab0,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"A couple of missteps aside, Time Loader is an enjoyable platformer with a surprisingly heart-felt story at its core. The backdrop of a house in the 1990s makes a wonderful playground for a tiny robot, and whether you’re whizzing over kitchen worktops, jumping over VCRs or rummaging through boxes of junk in a garage, it’s more entertaining than it has any right to be. It isn’t the longest game in the world – you’ll be done in three or four hours – but you’ll be captivated from start to finish thanks to the engaging gameplay and a narrative that begs for your attention.",2022-03-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,a340133282e740289cc85703132a4293 622b6d2467855975e58607f2,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,75,"Time Loader isn't a long game, but it satisfies through its take on time travel. The story intrigues, the bot character is fun, and the audio design is on the ball. There are some final act issues, but I still recommend the game for those drawn to the plot and with '90s nostalgia.",2022-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,a340133282e740289cc85703132a4293 622ab25167855975e585e822,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,75,Time Loader is a wonderful game that's set in a beautifully-presented miniature world. It may have some gameplay issues later in its campaign but the amount of fun that you'll have unraveling the story as you solve puzzles still makes for a good time overall.,2022-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,a340133282e740289cc85703132a4293 622a598167855975e585e025,FingerGuns,Miles Thompson,60,"A cosy, relaxed afternoon kind of game, Time Loader is a short, unchallenging but easy going little game. The soundtrack is lush and the gameplay, graphics and story are all decent enough to keep you engaged. While not memorable or worth screwing up the space-time continuum for, Time Loader is a dependable little earth JCB.",2022-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,a340133282e740289cc85703132a4293 622a30d467855975e585db5a,TechRaptor,Alex Santa Maria,35,"Time Loader is a brief, puzzling journey that never even gets close to 88 miles per hour.",2022-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,a340133282e740289cc85703132a4293 619c165c9d3ef4a84ec32065,GameBlast,Gustavo Souza,80,"Time Loader offers players a very fun and creative adventure. Although there are limitations, the creativity of the scenarios and alternative paths allow the player to be captivated by the various references from the 90s, and mechanics based on a more realistic physics are competent. Some points, such as the soundtrack and the little variety of challenges, leave something to be desired, but these details do not prevent the game from being enjoyed.",2021-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,a340133282e740289cc85703132a4293 61841dd5c7bba1a467d21130,KeenGamer,Callum Davis,50,"Time Loader is a puzzle-platformer about a time travelling robot trying to improve its creator’s life by changing his past. Will the little bot fix the past, or will it cause more trouble than it bargained for? Most importantly, will it be fun?",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,a340133282e740289cc85703132a4293 6183916cb99fe3a1fdb52119,Hey Poor Player,Cory Clark,90,"All in all, would I recommend this robot-fueled time travel adventure? Absolutely! Even though the story serves as yet another example of why one shouldn’t trifle with time travel, the fun involved makes turning the clock back to 1995 seem pretty enticing. From solid physics to flawlessly detailed environments, Time Loader takes the player on a wild ride through the past, and launches the neglected 2D puzzle-platformer genre into the future like a speeding DeLorean leaving flame trails in its wake.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,a340133282e740289cc85703132a4293 618312cabe80c09de5fcbdd7,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,80,"A well made game with a great premise and enjoyable elements, Time Loader is well worth a playthrough for fans of puzzle platformers.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,a340133282e740289cc85703132a4293 6182cdf98412069004c4a3c0,Screen Rant,Ryan Keenum,70,"Despite a few shortcomings, over the course of a playthrough, Time Loader proves itself to be a game worth trying out for those interested in its concept. The story is smart and, in true time travel fashion, has multiple ways in which it can come to a close. All of this is presented alongside a solid gameplay core which makes for a fun, if short, jaunt through a sci-fi tale.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,a340133282e740289cc85703132a4293 6182cdbd8412069004c4a3be,GameSpace,,85,"Time Loader features a beautifully created complex world with a variety of well-constructed paths, puzzles and riddles presented to players from the point of view of a tiny robotic car. Even seemingly mundane things take on new interesting forms during the game. Seemingly trivial things can be used in creative ways during the playthrough and even force you to reconsider your attitude towards the surroundings and the story at large.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,a340133282e740289cc85703132a4293 6182cdb78412069004c4a3bc,GameGrin,Artura Dawn,90,"Time Loader is a great game for just about anyone to play. As long as you're not expecting action-filled gameplay, but rather a relaxing journey, there is barely a reason not to give the game a shot.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,a340133282e740289cc85703132a4293 6182cdb58412069004c4a3b9,God is a Geek,Chris White,90,Time Loader is a great physics-based puzzler with a ton of heart that grips you emotionally throughout and refuses to let go.,2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,a340133282e740289cc85703132a4293 5d86794c93765d677877df20,Cubed3,Justin Prinsloo,50," It's a game behind the times, from the way it plays to its awkward design choices, and its weak performance and optimisation on consoles is further cause for frustration. For those willing to put themselves through an unbalanced learning curve there is some enjoyment to be had on the far side, but beyond the fleeting charm of some of the levels, the rest of the experience falls flat. ",2019-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877df1b,Kinglink Reviews,,40,"An interesting idea that quickly dives into repetition and not even repetition I can enjoy. Just watch Prison Break instead of playing this game, you’ll get more out of it.",2018-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877dec5,GameMAG,,80,"The Escapists 2 is a worthy sequel to the original game. It features co-op missions, a lot of escape options and interesting puzzles. If you liked the first game, you should try this one.",2018-05-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877ded6,Nintendojo,Robert Marrujo,67,"With a delightful pixel-style that fills the screen with details, it'll be hard to take your eyes off the screen as you make your way through all the different prisons on offer. Most of us might never have the, uh… joy… of breaking out of prison, but The Escapists 2 does a swell job of showing us just how entertaining it can be!",2018-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877ded0,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,70,"The Escapists 2 is a well-made sandbox game and a fun continuation of the series. While the title gives you a good amount of freedom and tools to spend your time in fun ways, it can also get rather repetitive and overwhelming. The Nintendo Switch version mostly runs well, although the two-player limitation on local play is disappointing.",2018-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877dee8,Gaming Nexus,Russell Archey,85,"Although not playing the original, The Escapists 2 is still an enjoyable game, especially if you don't have a lot of time on your hands as it can be played in spurts with how the game and save mechanics work, each day lasting around fifteen minutes. However, the first prison you play through might take a while to escape if you're not familiar with how the game works. Though the tutorial level does help out a bit, there were still some things I didn't know about that would have made things a lot easier my first time playing.",2018-02-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877deca,The Digital Fix,Peter Taylor,80,"The Escapists 2 builds upon its predecessor rather impressively. While the crafting expansion can lead to confusion when trying to plot your escape. Still, it's a fantastic improvement on The Escapists and well worth your time.",2018-01-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877dec7,The Games Machine,Marco Tassani,80,"The Switch version of The Escapists 2 is the best way to experience the new title from Mouldy Toof Studios. The game is basically the same as the one already released on PC and console, but it better suits the idea of a ""touch and go"" approach. There are some small smudges here and there, but the online multiplayer is a real treat.",2018-01-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877dea2,ZTGD,Jae Lee,65,"Scoping out a new prison for its vulnerabilities and formulating a plan to carry out is a great time, but getting to those thrilling moments of misadventures are often plagued with days of scavenging, looking for those one or two materials I desperately needed and as the tedium began to set in, I wasn't looking for a way to escape from the prison but rather from this cycle of boring, repetitive gameplay.",2018-01-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877decd,Nintendo Insider,Darren Palma,80,"All in all, The Escapists 2 does a decent enough job in providing that Shawshank Redemption fix you’ve always dreamed of. So much so that when you do finally make it out, you will probably fall to your knees while staring at the stormy sky in relief. Naturally, this game isn’t going to be for everyone as it can be quite intimidating for beginners. It may also test the patience for those who lack it or are initially looking for a quick fix. In all fairness, it is prison after all. It was never going to be a walk in the park. Now shut up and eat your porridge.",2018-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,False,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877deeb,GameOctane,Ryan Welch,75,"Escapists 2 is a worthy successor to the first game. The simulation is very addicting, with challenging maps, great customization options, and multiplayer modes that are a blast. Remember that patience is a must in Escapists 2, and it will be frustrating if a simple mistake wipes out your hard work.",2018-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877de9c,DarkZero,Matt Stephens,80,With it's sandbox style approach to escaping at time you might find yourself flapping in the wind and unsure what to do next. The pacing of the game has been improved since the first one too much less waiting around. The 16bit style of of graphics have also been improved the game overall looks and plays great.,2018-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877df1d,Fintendo,Ville Kovanen,70,"""Grab a friend and find a way out.""",2018-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877dea5,SwitchWatch,James Romero,70,"SUMMARY The Escapists 2 has a fantastic premise and builds upon the original game, playing on the go is a great way to play and there are some great moments however I feel as though it gets a bit bogged down in menus and systems. The developer has missed the opportunity to give us a bit more back story for the character we play for each prison. Nevertheless its a creative and expressive game worth picking up if you like a sandbox game.",2018-01-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877de90,FNintendo,Vitor Carvalho,60,"The Escapists 2 brings a demanding, free-roaming sandbox gameplay to the Nintendo Switch. With varied maps and almost complete freedom to wander around, the game also features a very high difficulty level and is certain to strike an impact with fans of the style, even if those looking for a more action-oriented experience will come out a bit frustrated.",2018-01-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877de9f,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,80,The Escapists 2 is a solid package that expands upon the concepts of the original game in meaningful ways and it performs very well on the Nintendo Switch.,2018-01-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877de99,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,80,"Ultimately, The Escapists was such a success because it was fun, entertaining, and smart. You could perhaps argue that the sequel doesn't do enough to build on the foundations of the first, but that's only if you don't use the multiplayer options. Those alone breathe fresh air into the whole experience, and, as I said at the start, the Nintendo Switch hardware itself is just perfect for Mouldy Toof's endlessly entertaining vision.",2018-01-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877de96,Marooners' Rock,Alex McCumbers,78,Those looking for a unique challenge and that have a group of friends willing to pick it up as well could find themselves with hours upon hours of laughs.,2018-01-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794b93765d677877de5c,IGN Italy,Francesco Destri,77,The Escapists 2 is a management-strategic game that improves some aspects of the predecessor and adds a successful multiplayer component.,2018-01-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877dee5,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,68,The Escapists 2 has an undeniably solid premise for a game and features a downright charming visual style and soundtrack but the monotony of its restrictive gameplay will probably make you feel like a prisoner yourself whenever you play it.,2018-01-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877de93,TrustedReviews,Jordan King,70,"The Escapists 2 is a solid improvement over its predecessor, and a fun prison escapade in its own right. While all of its parts don't come together in the most ideal manner, busting out of prison remains a blast when you finally manage to conquer the obstacles set against you. Combine that with a staggering amount of variety and replay value, and you have a package that's well worth going under for.",2018-01-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877de8e,TheSixthAxis,Jake Durasamy,,"The Escapists 2 for the Switch is a great prison escape game, which stays true to its intention of bringing 8-bit sandbox games into 2018 and while there may be other ways to create a game of this genre, it is still hard to imagine other prison escape games being as fun as this both for a single player and multiplayer experience.",2018-01-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877de8a,Spaziogames,Marcello Paolillo,73,"This action puzzle, now avaiable on Nintendo Switch console, is the same - funny - title released on other platforms some months ago. Very good, indeed. [OpenCritic note: Marcello Paolillo separately reviewed the PS4 (7.5) and Switch (7) versions. Their scores have been averaged.]",2018-01-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794b93765d677877de72,Cubed3,Shane Jury,80,"More of a refinement of the original than seeking to right its wrongs, The Escapists 2 on Nintendo Switch adds more of what fans enjoyed in the first place, whilst still not quite advocating enough time to entice a newer crowd.",2018-01-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794b93765d677877de6c,Expansive,Ray Willmott,80,The Escapists 2 is feature rich and runs a treat on Nintendo Switch,2018-01-11T05:00:00.000Z,False,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794b93765d677877de65,IGN Spain,Ángel Llamas,81,"With the arrival of local cooperative games, Nintendo Switch version of The Escapists 2 becomes a must if you like games that make use your imagination and think out of the box. On the other hand, lack of extra content could ward off those who already tried desktop versions. [OpenCritic note: Ángel Llamas separately reviewed the XB1 (8.2) and Switch (7.9) versions. Their scores have been averaged.]",2018-01-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794b93765d677877de62,Nintendo Life,Jon Mundy,80,"The Escapists 2 is an ingenious, multi-layered clockwork sandbox that offers you a wide range of routes to freedom. Its tough demands and myriad competing systems can lead to frustration, but a winning sense of humour and knock-about fun always brings you back for another jailbreak attempt.",2018-01-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794b93765d677877de5f,NintendoWorldReport,David Lloyd,70,"For an open sandbox game that relies on the user to enjoy the experience utilizing their imagination, the journey to the goal just isn't enjoyable enough. My hope going in was that I would be spending time coming up with creative ideas to fool guards and bypass security. Instead, what I found was that I would often pray that my first plan would work so that I would have to go looking for more tape and files.",2018-01-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794b93765d677877de59,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,70,"I think one of the keys to enjoying The Escapists 2 is understanding both what it is and isn’t. If you approach it like a sandbox game you’ll be able to have some fun for a while simply going through the daily prison routine, and it can be interesting for a while, but that won’t generally advance you towards escape. It all revolves around looking for anything unusual in the circumstances you find yourself in that will provide an opportunity, scanning your crafting list for anything that stands out, and then putting together your means of escape through trial and error. If the game would organically provide tips on what you’ll want or need to do through the grapevine, or as a reward for turning in favors (or even money) it may not have always been quite as aggravating. Without a doubt it is a unique title and for people who enjoy challenging themselves with something different it should deliver, you just may want to look at a strategy guide if you’re feeling lost.",2018-01-11T05:00:00.000Z,False,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794b93765d677877de42,Metro GameCentral,,80,"A great sequel that refines and improves the original prison break format with more variety, better graphics, and some fun multiplayer.",2018-01-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877df22,Nexus,Lynley James,70,"The Escapists 2 is a fun puzzle game with a unique premise, and while the game could use a more detailed tutorial system, once you invest the time to learn the different systems you will be rewarded with a fun mental workout.",2017-11-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794c93765d677877df25,SomHráč.sk,Martin Kubeš,70,"The Escapists 2 is decently fun, but it´s not for everyone. If you can excuse the flaws inherited from its predecessor, you'll be satisfied. If you're looking for something unique, you could give it a chance.",2017-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794b93765d677877ddf6,Worth Playing,"Chris ""Atom"" DeAngelus",80,"All in all, The Escapists 2 is a bigger and better version of the original game. The core gameplay loop of improving your inmate and finding materials and resources to escape is really engaging, even if it can be remarkably boring at times. The new features are mostly hits, and even when they're misses, they just need to be fleshed out, rather than being bad additions to the experience. The Escapists 2 does a solid job, and it's fun to play. Its only shortcomings are some awkwardness with the controller and the general tedium and punishing nature of the game.",2017-09-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794b93765d677877de0b,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,70,"A fun mix of strategy and puzzle game which isn't really that different from it's predecessor. Multiplayer mode is a nice addition, but because of some irritating design choices it's hard to recommend The Escapists 2 to friends, although they could make the gameplay more engaging.",2017-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794b93765d677877de69,Respawning,Clarice Kehoe,80,"The Escapist 2 mainly focuses itself on improving the series’ combat, giving more elaborate ways to escape and new items to mess and experiment with; it definitely feels as if The Escapist 2 is about refining the original formula and improving certain aspects to create a game that forces you to think strategically and outside of the box, acting very much more like “The Escapist 1.5” – That’s not a bad thing, however – If you want to feel as if you are part of the great escape or simply want to experience a truly challenging game with a twist, then this is the game for you.",2017-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794b93765d677877de11,VGProfessional,Mazen Abdallah,84,"The Escapists 2 offers gamers a chance to be creative in the way they approach challenges, and in the sequel you have a chance to tackle challenges with friends. It can feel a bit grindy, but that’s very much intentional considering it’s meant to reflect the life of a convict trying to slip out.",2017-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794b93765d677877ddfc,GameGrin,Blake Hawthorn,90,The Escapists 2 adds a lot of content and is still the best prison escaping simulator available. There really aren't any major negatives here; if you enjoy the thought of planning prison escapes in a videogame you should pick this up right now.,2017-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794b93765d677877ddf3,Gameblog,Vincent Elmer-Haerrig,70,"The Escapist 2 adds a multiplayer dimension to the previous game. If you have the opportunity to gather one or more friends around the same goal, you will be able to live very pleasant moments to cooperate.",2017-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794b93765d677877de0e,CGMagazine,Remington Joseph,80,The Escapists 2 is a perfect sequel for fans of the first game but may overwhelm those new to the series,2017-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 5d86794b93765d677877ddff,Pause Resume,Alex Sodhi,80,"For the amount of content and replayability that you get, The Escapist 2 is a fantastic game for new and old players, it’s a really fun puzzle game with a unique RPG twist and offers bags of fun for a reasonable price.",2017-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,70c286b7eb704c9eaa59e66571447092 629e50710bfe2deada17cfd7,Starbit,Bruno de Carvalho,50,"Bugsnax is a colourful and visually appealing game that boasts an interesting concept. However the way its ideas are implemented and the technical issues that need to be addressed end up harming Bugsnax more than they should. Adding to that some rather frustrating control problems and a feeling of repetitiveness that becomes apparent too early, and the experience of Bugsnax falls below the threshold of a remarkable adventure game.",2022-06-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 628e7f690bfe2deada178356,NaviGames,Daniel García,80,"A game with great personality and heart that, despite its limitations, is capable of winning over anyone who plays it. Its mechanics are a lot of fun, it allows us to be creative and its story is surprisingly deep.",2022-05-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 627fcaf7008489e208d91157,TechRaptor,Dan Rockwood,70,"The Bugsnax: Isle of Bigsnax DLC adds more of what makes the base Bugsnax game fun, but doesn't add compelling story or character content that makes this a must-play. That being said, fans of Bugsnax will love exploring this new island and solving the puzzles presented by figuring out how to capture the new different giant Bugsnax.",2022-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 62742d8b008489e208d8d06f,Paste Magazine,Mik Deitz,50,"The story does hint at further DLC to come — you can unlock something called “The Triplicate area” that answers a few questions left from the game’s cryptic ending while setting up more buglore. But, if this DLC is anything to go by, that adventure too might not be as filling as we’d like.",2022-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 6277c2c7008489e208d8e0b5,Nintendo Blast,Raoni Mendes Pinheiro,60,"Bugsnax is no doubt a unique, charming game. Some people will definitely feel enchanted by the little creatures, who repeat their own names nonstop Pokémon-style, will be able to ignore a good portion of the repetition, unnecessary bureaucracy and technical issues. However, it's easier to bet on most people liking the good premise for a couple of hours before parting for a more interesting title on Switch.",2022-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 6273c226008489e208d8c615,GamingTrend,David Flynn,80,"Bugsnax's The Isle of BIGsnax is a great reason to revisit Snacktooth. Whether you're a seasoned journalist or catching your first Strabby on a new platform, you really can't go wrong with this delightful adventure.",2022-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 626c003b008489e208d8a717,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,75,"Bugsnax is a certainly different take on the adventure puzzle genre. Catching the Bugsnax is fun at the beginning of the game, but after 8 to 10 hours, the repetitiveness of the game’s main task drags it all down, which is a pity. Overall, Bugsnax was fun while it lasted, but it wouldn’t be a game I’d be rushing to play again.",2022-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 62c39e510bfe2deada18bcce,Nintendo Wire,Jaxson Tapp,85,"Despite an ending that I felt was anticlimactic and some minor technical issues, I think Bugsnax is a hearty dish that is well worth every Switch owner’s time.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 626c3e8b008489e208d8a899,Windows Central,Miles Dompier,80,"Bugsnax is a captivating game filled with clever catching mechanics, hilarious creatures, and loads of complex relationships.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 626acf71008489e208d89fdc,Destructoid,CJ Andriessen,60,"Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 626acf31008489e208d89fbd,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,65,"The new massive Bugsnax are as charming as ever, but the Isle of Bigsnax is over before you know it.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 626acf29008489e208d89fb0,GameSpot,Jason Fanelli,70,What seems like just another Bugsnax biome has a lot more crawling under the surface.,2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 626ac8c6008489e208d89ee6,Goomba Stomp,Marc Kaliroff,80,"Bugsnax on Nintendo Switch was always bound to lack the smooth framerate and cleaner visuals of its competing consoles, yet the grumpus adventure is still worth salivating over with its hybrid release. The Nintendo Switch iteration of Bugsnax is a competent port of a zany and heart-wrenching journey, albeit one with a few noticeable (and once again expected) technical shortcomings.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 626aab39008489e208d89c70,GameXplain,Adam Conner,75,,2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 626aaa69008489e208d89c4b,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,85,"Bugsnax runs really well on Switch, but loses a little magic without the DualSense.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 626a97e3008489e208d89c28,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,85,"This is a wild and weird game that is a welcome addition to the Switch library. There is nothing else out there quite like Bugsnax and while the Switch version is not the best performing version, folks with only the Nintendo console or a desire for portable play shouldn't have too much to complain about if they decide to journey to Snaktooth Island.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 626a9229008489e208d89c13,Nintendo Life,Brett Posner-Ferdman,50,"Bugsnax is a game that is brimming with potential, but struggles in actual execution. Capturing hundreds of adorable snack-themed creatures sounds like such a great idea, but the lack of memorable characters, a frustrating control scheme, repetitive gameplay and numerous technical and design problems, particularly on Switch, makes for a somewhat lukewarm experience. There is certainly fun to be had here, but once you've played for a few hours, the magic fades and you're left with a disappointing game that doesn't live up to expectations.",2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 60abfaae57ed0e0490ae2a62,INDIANTVCZ,Jakub Kadlus,80,"Bugsnax is a very interesting title, but it can only surprised you and delighted in the final. It may seem to you that this is only made for children, but don't let it fool you, because the older ones will enjoy the play.",2021-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fd169ea038871749d41862f,Cat with Monocle,Seth Hay,90,"Bugsnax is an interesting, well written, and whimsical adventure. Even if the game is pretty short, it’s a delicious game for players to start catching the Bugsnax vibe.",2020-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fdaf5e78add7352830fed81,Sirus Gaming,Christian Pepito,90,"Bugsnax is quite a fun game to play from start to finish. Unlocking the mysteries of Snaktooth Island, looking for missing Grumpuses, and completing quests is not the meat of the game though. It’s in the act of hunting and catching Bugsnax. The characters are quirky and wacky with awesome voice-acting. One full playthrough is a perfect experience already, but I do not feel the need to replay it again in the near future. Despite its small flaws, it is a solid gameplay experience to experience at least once.",2020-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fc424af038871749d416d5f,GotGame,Daniel Ladiano,80,"Ultimately, Bugsnax is one charming adventure. Underneath the wacky exterior of outlandish critters lies a surprisingly heartfelt story. Even with its shortcomings and glitches, the game rises above thanks to its charm. This is a case of style over substance that manages to exceed expectations.",2020-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fc0cacd038871749d416a31,Enternity.gr,Nikitas Kavouklis,70,"If you are a PlayStation Plus subscriber, all you need to invest in Busnax, is your time. After Astro's Playroom and Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Bugsnax is another step by Sony to establish itself in the so-called family gaming.",2020-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fcec102038871749d418155,Expansive,,80,"Bugsnax is just an absolute delight on PlayStation 5. It runs smoothly, is very entertaining to play, and is one of the best examples of a third-party game making use of the DualSense – along with DiRT 5 but that’s another story. Whether you have a PS+ subscription or not, you simply must play Bugsnax to see how it makes use of Sony’s wonderful new controller and make space on your hard drive for a truly delightful adventure",2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fbb8140038871749d416358,Spaziogames,,70,"Bugsnax's story is a step backward for Young Horses, but the gameplay mechanics are a true triumph in terms of brilliance.",2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fb837eb038871749d415f2a,Level Down Games,Kyle Vaughn,70,"Luckily for PS5 owners, Bugsnax was added as the first free game for PS+ users, so there was little risk in jumping in to it for any players that enjoy playing online. The end of Bugsnax hit around the 10-hour mark, and I enjoyed most of my time spent on Snaktooth Island. The actual decisions made in the plot, as well as the overall absurd premise, often left me scratching my head more than the mystery of Lizbert’s disappearance, but the bright oddities of this bizarre planet, with its hilariously-combined food creatures and its animated residents, were enough to keep me playing all the way through. My own children enjoyed the silly antics of the bugs as well, and though they didn’t catch to the more adult-themed nuances, were interested in Snaktooth’s tale. If you have a PS5, are subscribed to PS+, and aren’t expecting a masterpiece, then Bugsnax is worth your time as a silly, absurdist escape.",2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fd913ba038871749d418e80,GameCrate,Angelo D'Argenio,83,"Bugsnax is a truly weird game that is worth trying just for the concept. As the theme song goes ""Everyone's talkin' bout Bugsnax."" Well not everyone, but maybe they should be.",2020-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fc8dbd8038871749d4177cf,Rapid Reviews UK,,80,"In June, we were first introduced to the world of Snaktooth Island and its strange snack inhabitants. I was immediately fascinated by the distinct charm and oddness to Bugsnax but is the game worth a bite? Find out in this Rapid Review!",2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fb39fad038871749d415586,BaziCenter,Mohammad Talebian,80,"Bugsnax, without a doubt, is the most strange and unique game of 2020. One that tries to show the deep layers of social relations in most simplistic ways possible.",2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fb32dca038871749d4154ed,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,74,"In Bugsnax, the bugs are snacks and that's quite cool. Beyond that, its relaxing open-world objective-based gameplay is solid for winding down with after a long day but it doesn't really have much else going for it.",2020-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fb31b2c038871749d4154dd,New Game Network,Josh Hinke,77,"There may be a lot of games you want to try on the new PS5 console, but if you're looking for a palate cleanser between the bigger, flashier games, Bugsnax is the perfect aperitif to your next-gen feast.",2020-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fb2e2cf038871749d4154a0,Paste Magazine,Garrett Martin,60,"If Bugsnax wants us to seriously question our relationship to animals, our food sources, and nature itself, it probably shouldn't turn its equivalent to our livestock into run-of-the-mill videogame bad guys who need to be killed. It shouldn't portray these characters' escape as success. It'd be a far bleaker and more depressing game than anybody ever would've expected from that first trailer if the Grumpuses wound up being punished for their hostility to nature, but if Bugsnax isn't willing to fully engage with these weighty subjects, it shouldn't bring them up in the first place.",2020-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fb276bc038871749d4153ed,Gameblog,Gianni Molinaro,70,"Bugsnax could have been a silly and divisive game from Octodad's creators. But in the end, underneath its weirdness, it is a tasty experience of hunting, collecting and puzzles with some great writing ans characters, that can entertain everyone for a few hours.",2020-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fb03c3d038871749d41528c,Easy Allies,Daniel Bloodworth,75,Bugsnax is a delightfully goofy way to start the generation with more personal storytelling than you might expect.,2020-11-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fafdaff038871749d415230,Bazimag,Vahid Zohrabi Nejad,82,"Bugsnax is one of the loveliest and most interesting surprises of this year. Under the wacky and crazy skin it's been showing since its unveiling, there is a very deep and fun gameplay with a good story full of lovable characters that make this one the absolute must plays of today's market.",2020-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5faf1507038871749d4151dc,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,80,"Bugsnax is a delight in the most unexpected of ways. Despite its cartoonish and exceptionally goofy exterior, it's got deep messages of community, relationships, and belonging. Though there are certainly missed opportunities for a bigger gameplay loop around catching the various Bugsnax, everything about Bugsnax is a joy, perhaps the reason that I wanted more from it. It may not be an obvious showcase of the PS5's power and capabilities, but it's certainly a unique game that shouldn't be missed.",2020-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fae742c038871749d415062,GameBlast,Tiago Herrmann,85,"Bugsnax has a wonderful story and adorable characters that will make you feel happy and sentimental all the time, especially when incorporating important themes like mental health, togetherness and friendship. It is too entertaining and intriguing to give up in the middle of the campaign, even if it is necessary to ignore its repetitive gameplay and its frequent and irritating loading screens. Ultimately, capturing creatures that are half insect, half snack nourishes life with joy and good feelings, however bizarre it may seem.",2020-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 6259f022008489e208d82cda,ComicBook.com,Jenna Anderson,100,"From the jump, Bugsnax caught the gaming world's attention for how genuinely weird it is -- and honestly, that weirdness is a comfort when you dive into the game itself. At its core, Bugsnax is a game that's both about the joy of curiosity and the importance of a found family, all wrapped up in an adorable and addictive package that's going to inspire a wealth of fanworks and merchandise. Whether you're cataloging different types of Bugsnax, coming up with a new trap combination, or interviewing the townspeople of Snaxburg (by the way, props to Young Horses for helping teach players good interview etiquette), Bugsnax is a gaming experience that just works really well -- and it feels like the kind of game that's going to stick around.",2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fb47751038871749d41578d,Checkpoint Gaming,Edie W-K,80,"No matter how many times I get frustrated at the little things, I can never stay mad at Bugsnax. It’s got a perfect blend of exploration and narrative, with a story that climaxes in a surprising but satisfying way. It’s not exactly a Blockbuster title for the next generation of consoles, but it’s a delightful adventure with hidden depths. Due to the clunky controls while using a controller, my recommendation is for the PC version, but it’s a great time either way. I’ll be back to Snaktooth Island to catch more Bugsnax very soon.",2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fadcd8b038871749d414f71,Slant Magazine,Steven Scaife,60,The game noticeably stumbles as it attempts to more overtly address the darkness beneath its concept.,2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 5fad23e3038871749d414e02,GameGrin,Adam Hurd,90,"Bugsnax is special. Young Horses have a unique, interesting and charming concept that's been executed perfectly. There are a few nitpicks here and there but if you have any interest in Bugsnax you'll find a game unlike any other and one I can't stop saying good things about.",2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,98fe272aa19540dfb4a2359ddb8d24fe 61bb00bb9e5c48c548d6537d,Worth Playing,Lauren Hall,89,"Between the bold and ever-contrasting color palette, the ambient music by indie rock band Japanese Breakfast, and the pure joy of climbing cliffs, ruins and dunes to your heart's content, Sable offers an immersive dive into the lives and traditions of its small, nomadic world. Beyond its artistic merits, the game is supremely fun to play. It's a title that adventure gamers and art lovers alike will happily explore for hours on end, and despite the occasional bug, it's a very well-made game. Sable is well worth adding to any adventure gamer's library, and I eagerly await Shedworks' next big title.",2021-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 619b73e5824031a5bef18c3b,LadiesGamers.com,Mina Smith ,80,"Stamina in games is something that I could complain about for days, but overall, it doesn’t completely detract from the game. It’s still a masterpiece of art and video game design. With a few less bugs and a couple of tweaks, this game could be absolutely perfect. I loved my playthrough and would suggest it to just about anyone who digs a chill game with a relaxing atmosphere.",2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 6197eead0acdcc88f34755e1,GBAtemp,Prans Dunn,80,"Devoid of the stress and grind that has become staples of most modern games, Sable reimagines what a fun, open world game can be and delivers with an original take.",2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 6189431661198adb693d69f3,Guardian,Simon Parkin,80,"You play a girl on the cusp of adulthood, trying out different vocations, in this exquisitely rendered 'open world' journey",2021-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 616ddff5c93474a05eb37c9c,KeenGamer,Andy J. Dobeson,70,"It’s your very own desert coming-of-age story! In the world of Sable, traverse a unique and enchanting world, climb the highest peaks, solve puzzles and make ancient discoveries, assist other travelers or even map out the continent – it’s all up to you!",2021-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 616e71418a1e37b0e132fc69,JVL,,60,"Sable is an open-world game with a bold, atypical and successful art direction. In its best moments, Sable is a small bubble of relaxation that makes room for exploration. Unfortunately, these moments of grace are constantly marred by a cheap technical part and a too archaic structure that spoils the initial promise of the game.",2021-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 616e6e118a1e37b0e132fc59,SomosXbox,Adrià Pérez,84,"Sable is a beautiful game, both in its artistic and sound section, where we accompany our little protagonist on a journey of personal discovery. With some flaws that unfortunately disfigure the whole, we can not but recommend the title of Shedworks, since in one way or another, it ends up connecting with the user.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 61ef63ba9e5c48c548d7146f,JumpCut PLAY,Oisin Kuhnke,80,"Sable is a game about the journey. In the end, there is a destination, but when you boot the game up after finishing it, you’ll be put back before you make the decision of what mask to wear.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 616070769e65de2d02a17f53,Polygon,Ana Diaz,,"The game reminded me that perfection isn’t a prerequisite for a work of art to be meaningful, or for a young person to be valued and supported. Sable, bugs and all, is the perfect example of that.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 615b6d88b58fa90f324a24d4,Gaming Nexus,Randy Kalista,90,"Sable plays like a young person's diary, full of hope and apologies, staying grounded while reaching for stars. It trades in its combat for climbing puzzles instead, and isn't afraid to let you bunny hop across a mustard-yellow desert or stand perfectly still-with the encouraging words of people recounting their own wonder years.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 620354f09e5c48c548d7c2aa,GamesHub,David Wildgoose,80,Sable’s non-linear structure is liberating and lets you explore at your own pace and in whatever direction your whim takes you. But its many technical issues–including poor performance and game-breaking bugs–contrive to stymie your journey to the extent that your Gliding may never leave the launch pad.,2021-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 615dbcd6290395221a1dff4c,Sirus Gaming,Jarren Navarrete,70,"While there are a few flaws that prevent the journey for being an otherwise excellent experience, it is still an undoubtedly memorable pilgrimage. If you’re looking for a game that doesn’t hold your hand and free from any kind of pressure, then Sable may just be what you’re looking for.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 6159468a2a25e7f9d433e2c4,Zoomg,محمد صادق تواضعی,60,"While the game attracts you well musically and visually to provide a relaxing structure, numerous technical problems, along with the inappropriate design of some riddles and missions, have made it impossible for the user to communicate with Sable as it should.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 6157ddc19f4312e92e32783a,Washington Post,Christopher Byrd,,"From a visual standpoint, every line and every hue seems purposeful, in contrast to so many other games that heap color upon color and detail upon detail as if ""more colors and visual effects equals better graphics.""",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 61576b3c9f4312e92e3277b7,Oyungezer Online,Mert Köse,75,Sable is a slow paced exploration game with some Zelda sprinkled on top. At times some of the “wandering around” you do will seem needless yet all the beautiful vistas and adequately designed quests will pull you back in.,2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 615886129f4312e92e3278a0,Hey Poor Player,Andrew Thornton,70,"Sable does so much well that it’s a shame that these issues consistently distract from its stunning world. This is the sort of game that may be easy to recommend in a few months after a few patches, but I can only rate the game as it is. There’s still a lot to like here if you’re willing to put up with some frustration along the way. Just know that if you purchase it now, you’ll be dealing with a less than smooth ride.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 6155b002c56d12d502d243d5,TrueGaming,,65,"Sable has an intriguing concept and a unique creative direction, but the plethora of technical shortcomings make it more painful than enjoyable.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 6153f723bf6fa9a4453b7b3a,GamingBolt,,60,"Take away the technical issues, and Sable is a pretty good game. It's not great, because some fundamental design issues do hold it back, but it would still be worth checking out. As it stands, however, the game is a mess technically speaking, with frame rate drops, pop ins, crashes, hard locks, and long loading times. If there is a good game in here, it's really hard to get to, and it might be best to wait till after some of the technical issues have been ironed out.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 6153f6fbbf6fa9a4453b7b38,Game Rant,Pam K. Ferdinand,80,"These issues are unfortunate because Sable is a remarkable game that would normally warrant a higher rating. But the problems, although minor for the most part, were encountered with such regularity that they can’t be overlooked. Hopefully, Raw Fury will fix these hiccups quickly because, without those flaws, Sable truly is a beautiful and minimalist journey through an open world that is a joy to explore.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 61530684bf6fa9a4453b775c,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,78,Sable is a fascinating coming of age videogame with an incredible art direction inspired by the works of the late Jean Giraud.,2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 6152f99fbf6fa9a4453b774e,God is a Geek,Chris White,80,Sable features a wonderful open world presented in a gorgeous art style that gives you complete freedom in working out who you are.,2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 6155b03dc56d12d502d243d7,GamePro,Erik Körner,78,"In Sable, all parts intertwine in a perfect manner. Alone the technical deficiencies currently impair the experience.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 6151de4d67d9ff8f6b3fac60,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alice Bell,,"I love the weird beauty of Sable and its coming-of-age adventure story, but there are a lot of small irritants that pile up and - perhaps worst of all - your bike just isn't fun to drive.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 627a41cb008489e208d8efa1,The Beta Network,Samuel Incze,50,"Though Sable may have a fantastic art style and a large open world, with a variety of environments, its lack of a strong narrative and underwhelming gameplay fail to impress. The game may seem intriguing at first, but ultimately, it will leave players disappointed.",2021-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 6151deca67d9ff8f6b3fad6c,The Escapist,Will Cruz,,,2021-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 6150d99767d9ff8f6b3fa92b,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,60,"As designed, Sable is a freeform journey across gorgeous landscapes in pursuit self-discovery. Agency is at a premium and the player can go as far as their initiative can take them. As executed on an Xbox One, Sable is a devastating technical calamity unfit for basic service. It was a cruelty to observe the heights Sable was capable of reaching and yet not be able to experience them for myself.",2021-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 614f1ac429cd9c662a0ae05b,Everyeye.it,Michele Verardi,65,"In his most inspired moments, Sable can remember Link's climbs, Sam Porter Bridges' deliveries and Wander's wandering on Agro. There are many suggestions that the Shedworks team has managed to incorporate into its ambitious project, which on more than one occasion will only leave the player breathless. Unfortunately, however, the obvious flaws of Sable eliminate the possibility of presenting all these ideas in a coherent and engaging adventure from beginning to end.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 614debd86d338e31382451ab,GameBlast,Ivanir Ignacchitti,80,"Sable is a game with an artistic intent, it incites thought on the meaning of life through its enchanting journey. Unfortunately, for a game focused on quests, the title should offer information more clearly and in a more accessible fashion. Nonetheless, the experience is overall really rich and interesting, turning it into an easy recommendation for adventure games fans and those looking for artistic experiences. I hope that eventual patches will fix the game's main issues.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 614d67dc6d338e313824513e,Slant Magazine,Steven Scaife,60,"And because the atmosphere encompasses so much of Sable’s appeal, the technical issues can be absolutely ruinous. When the bike disappears into the ground, when the menus break, or when Sable passes straight through an object that she should be able to land on, the illusion collapses and we’re left not with a vivid sense of place, but with a video game where the mechanics are all a bit of a chore. With its restrained approach toward collectibles and its rudimentary traversal, Sable attempts to depict exploration for the sake of exploration, but in doing so it only clarifies that such a concept is not necessarily as enticing as it sounds.",2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 614cf3e66d338e313824511b,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,74,"I think that whether you enjoy Sable will very much depend on your mood and expectations. Some gamers will appreciate it for the chill, Zen-like, conflict-and-combat-free, emotionally resonant story that it absolutely is. Other gamers may grow impatient with its lack of real incident, and weary of the pace and absence of challenge. I tend to land in the latter camp. Sable is a beautiful game, but it needs to rev up the dramatic engine or raise the stakes for the player to keep fidgety gamers like me engaged.",2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 614cc5286d338e31382450a5,Metro GameCentral,,50,A stunning visual style can't hide the fact that Sable is not only uninterested in guiding its players but it doesn't really care about entertaining them either.,2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 614cc5036d338e313824509e,DualShockers,Dom Bancey,90,"Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed Sable and will definitely continue to play as well as recommend it to others. For me, there is definitely room for it to be replayed as the choices you make and missions you choose to embark on can reveal a different story each time. Also, the more (or less) that is explored will determine the mask at the end. It is the perfect indie game to relax, take a break, and simply get lost in an open world.",2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 614c8aaf6d338e3138244fde,GameSpot,Richard Wakeling,90,Sable is a relaxing adventure with a satisfying focus on exploration and player freedom.,2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 614c55066d338e3138244f4d,33bits,Jon Andoni Ortiz,85,"Sable is an exploration game, plain and simple. Everything revolves around this action, and everything we will do will be to that end. This seasoned with one of the best visuals that you will see this year. A marvel.",2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 614c31586d338e3138244f36,Spaziogames,,75,Sable is a fascinating and unique journey that lets the player discover the world of Midden and face a poetic but pretty empty open world.,2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 614c282d6d338e3138244f30,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,80,Pick a direction and wander off to get the most out of this mesmerising game of exploration.,2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 614bce6d6d338e3138244e7c,Hobby Consolas,Alberto Lloret,84,"Sable it's a wonderful adventure that, at first sight, can seem slow and with frustrating aspects (slow pace, world apparently empty...), but its universe will hook you up with lots of mysteries to unfold and the main character's journey. All that with an unique audiovisual and aesthetics that will leave you wanting more, even with evident faults.",2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 614bc8356d338e3138244e77,Checkpoint Gaming,Sam Harkin,90,"The occasional bug and missing stamina upgrades are really the only negatives I can lodge at Sable. I can think of very few games that have presented such a beautiful harmony of its attributes. Everything supports everything else. The story implores you to go out into the world, to see all that there is to see. The gameplay ensures that the focus is always on the vistas that lay before you, and it’s all stylised beautifully. The game creates a view of which I cannot tire. This is truly one of the most well-conceived and executed games that I have seen in a very long time. It’s one of those games that truly is using everything to its maximum potential.",2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 61ae9f73ae612c62fdd33691,GGRecon,Ford James,90,"Are video games art? In the case of Sable, I think it’s foolish to claim otherwise. It has been an honour to play and review this magnificent experience, with its jaw-dropping vistas, witty, personified dialogue, and genuinely unique world that offers something unmatched in video games. Sable will likely fly under the radar for a lot of people and were it not for the plethora of technical issues, this would be close to a score of the highest order. As it stands, the bugs do detract from the experience a little, but even so this is an absolute must-play title... I just wish there were more of it.",2021-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 6171b9eef646c2c0016ececa,Noisy Pixel,,70,"When it comes to sound design and visual style, Sable blew me away. I couldn’t help but smile and prepare to get lost in a beautiful world. Unfortunately, that feeling doesn’t take long to fade away. There’s definitely enough to keep you engaged and interested, but I just yearned to get more out of this game, especially as it has compelling elements within the groundwork.",2021-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,d19627e74ac445bcbcfc8157a35d6f80 62d6eb7c0bfe2deada19aef9,TheReviewGeek,,75,"With its excellent balance of exploration, puzzle-solving, and story-telling, as well as the very impressive visuals and immersive atmosphere, Deliver Us The Moon offers a great experience to anybody who is willing to strap themselves in for the ride.",2022-07-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 62c0606f0bfe2deada18aee6,BaziCenter,Hamed MohammdPor,70,"Deliver us the Moon is a visual and auditory masterclass with an atmosphere comparable only to Hollywood movies, and if you can close your eyes on some of its gameplay design problems, you'll have a great adventure on the planet moon.",2022-07-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 62bcdf850bfe2deada1892c8,GamingBolt,Shubhankar Parijat,70,"Deliver Us the Moon is a solid game, but this sloppy current-gen upgrade is probably not the best way to experience it.",2022-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 62bb3eb40bfe2deada188775,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,60,"I was really curious about Deliver Us the Moon on PS5, but after finishing it I am struggling to find anything good about it, beyond the obvious passion of the developers. It is not a bad game, but it is just flat, and it does not have anything memorable about it.",2022-06-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 62b848bb0bfe2deada186f96,One More Game,Vincent Ternida,100,"Deliver Us The Moon, I would say, deserves a place up there with the likes of Firewatch, What Remains of Edith Finch, and Gone Home. It presents an engaging story and an even deeper sense of immersive storytelling seen through the collection of codex, environmental cues, and exciting set pieces that propel us to find out the answer to the ultimate mystery. While it is a short experience and replayability is relegated to completing your codex, Deliver Us The Moon is a title that should be experienced to be believed. With good use of gravity mechanics and actual cues for adventure, your first run of the game will surely be a blast.",2022-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 62b48d3c0bfe2deada185b2a,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"There’s no denying that Deliver Us The Moon is an excellent sci-fi adventure. It gets the balance of puzzles, exploration and storytelling just right, and the narrative running through it is one that will keep you invested until the credits roll. It’s a great-looking game, too, and on the latest hardware, it looks even better than ever. DualSense features would have been nice for the PS5 version, but it’s hardly a dealbreaker. Go on: go deliver the moon. You won’t regret it.",2022-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 62b47a990bfe2deada1859c6,Hobby Consolas,David Martinez,78,"A good science fiction adventure, based on the resolution of puzzles, which has convinced us by story and setting, although it falls short when it comes to exploiting its mechanics.",2022-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 62b479e60bfe2deada1859a2,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,80,"It's perhaps ironic that in a game where so much of the exploration and world building physically exists in a space without any atmosphere, that Deliver Us The Moon is absolutely overflowing with the stuff. From the claustrophobic sensation that almost every minute of its playtime exudes, through to the detailed modelling of its real-world adjacent world and the carefully constructed yet involving plot, Deliver Us The Moon is a slow-paced, if thoroughly captivating adventure thriller that is living its best life on PlayStation 5.",2022-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 62b478d20bfe2deada18597e,IGN Italy,Angelo Bianco,72,"Deliver Us The Moon arrives on next-gen consoles in a technically improved version, albeit not perfect from an optimization standpoint. KeokeN Interactive's story-driven adventure has retained its charm, with basic gameplay and a good variety of game situations, enjoyable to play despite puzzles that are too simple to solve.",2022-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5f55158ef7c1f130627f5117,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,30,"Deliver Us The Moon‘s gameplay is trash, with its only challenge coming from timed sequences with decorative oxygen canisters and the fiddliness of its context-sensitive prompts. Its story, meanwhile, is strongly reminiscent of Interstellar at several points but so melodramatic and poorly developed that it becomes a predictable soap opera version that’s worse in every way. Finally, there’s the performance, which is so bad that it puts the lie to the assertion that the Switch version was canceled because of coronavirus. This doesn’t even run adequately on a Playstation 4 while using textures so downscaled that text is borderline unreadable.",2020-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5f318375d88e035744c1eff1,Game Forces PT,Carlos Miguel Antonio da Silva,80,"Deliver us the moon presents a great premise that helps to creating a differentiating experience for games of the same genre. With a perfectly integrated graphics and soundtrack, it is presented an adventure that will easily capture the player's attention, facilitating the immersive process. Even though the ending does come as a little bit as anti-climatic, given the created build up, it is still a great option for those who enjoy this type of experience.",2020-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5eea0402d88e035744c17cf8,Rapid Reviews UK,Craig Green,80,"Deliver Us The Moon first released on Early Access back in September of 2018 on PC; fast forward nearly two years later now under the Wired IP umbrella, we get to experience this on consoles. It has been on my radar for over a month and knowing that I will be a father again. I thought it would engage my brain just to sit back and enjoy a playthrough. Boy, I wasn’t wrong. Deliver Us The Moon is about survival and hope.",2020-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5ed93d6ac28b1c4114c27689,GamingTrend,,85,"Deliver us the Moon is a fun, tension filled puzzle game with a great story and a few flaws. You can tell the developers did research to make this Moon puzzle as realistic as possible. This game contains little to no violence which makes it a great brain teasing game for mostly everyone. What could improve this game is a better menu system, more camera control, and perhaps more NPC engagement. I give this game an 85 out of 100 for the enthralling puzzles, compelling side stories, and realistic game play.",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5eea91c0d88e035744c17e2e,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,80,"With Deliver Us the Moon I received a pleasant surprise, in the form of a realistic and credible space adventure. A narrative adventure that, nevertheless, has a varied playable body that helps both to get into his proposal even more, and to feel that we are playing for real, as opposed to other more limited narratives on this plane.",2020-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5f060defd88e035744c19fec,XboxEra,Pieter Jasper,75,"Overall Deliver Us The Moon is a solid walking sim puzzle game. With a fantastic atmosphere and a story that keeps you engaged during this 3 to 4 hour campaign. The variation in first and third person perspective is an interesting choice, which really works in the game. The production value of this ambitious title from an independent developer can only be applauded. With good voice acting, sound design and visuals and decent gameplay, this game rises above being ‘just a sci-fi game’ in a convincing way.",2020-05-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5eb9bf2abdf729557ef4acc0,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,75,"An exciting but predictable journey into a dark future, crafted with care and bits of hope.",2020-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5eb7f33abdf729557ef4ab9f,Expansive,,80,"Deliver Us The Moon is a spirited, fascinating adventure full of exploration. You can really lose yourself in this world, despite its linearity, and you’ll actually find many of its key moments leave a lasting impression. This is the closest I will ever get to venturing into space, and I’m so very glad I took the trip.",2020-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 6254e91f008489e208d7fb28,Capsule Computers,Travis Bruno,75,Deliver Us The Moon will keep players hooked with an interesting mystery and new mechanics at a regular pace but predictability and performance issues hinder journey into space.,2020-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5eb087cebdf729557ef4a6c1,Game Informer,Andrew Reiner,80,The narrative captures your attention in the opening seconds and keeps you engrossed until the credits roll,2020-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5eb07f34bdf729557ef4a6b5,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,I'm glad that games like Deliver Us The Moon exist as they prove that adventure games don't have to follow a cookie cutter formula.,2020-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5eafb915bdf729557ef4a538,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Oscar Garcia Mompean,86,Deliver Us the Moon is a demonstration that a sandbox can be contained and contingent on a story. A magnificent journey for the senses.,2020-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5eaeb779bdf729557ef4a3be,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,80,"Non-violent yet regularly thrilling, it has a surprisingly powerful story that takes a little too long to draw you in, but eventually pays off. The vast majority of the puzzles, mostly based on scouring the environment for clues and thinking outside of the box, are well designed to offer just enough of a challenge without feeling over complex.",2020-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5eaf12e8bdf729557ef4a4e2,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,75,"I would highly encourage anyone to experience Deliver us the Moon either on the PC or the consoles that have now launched. It’s not very long clocking in anywhere between six to eight hours depending on how lost you get, but it’s a well told and well built experience that had me feeling rather emotional by the end. With plenty of trials to overcome and a silent protagonist that is probably one of the better ones that I’ve ever had the chance to travel with, finding out if you had indeed Deliver the Moon is a question that you should answer for yourselves.",2020-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5eaaa80ebdf729557ef4a227,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,80,Deliver Us The Moon is a great narrative driven adventure that feels like a space based action movie turned into a game.,2020-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5ea9c3d2bdf729557ef4a131,Area Xbox,Sebastián Domínguez,78,"It is a science fiction thriller, which mixes several genres: walking simulator, platforms, puzzles, and a bit of action and stealth. It is set in a near apocalyptic future where Earth's natural resources are depleted. And its history is captivating. With a simple but cleverly designed gameplay, Delivery Us The Moon offers us an average of 6 to 8 hours of a pleasant video game experience.",2020-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5ea96b74bdf729557ef4a018,GameSpew,,80,"With a beautiful marriage of puzzles, story, graphics and sound, Deliver Us the Moon is a unique exploration game that anyone with a fascination with space will enjoy.",2020-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5ed4dcf0c28b1c4114c27186,Gamerweb.pl,Konrad Noga,80,Deliver Us The Moon touches on the subject of economical footprint without being preachy about it. It lets you come up with your own conclusion while you explore an abandoned lunar base and its area seeking an answer for the disappearance of its inhabitants.,2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5eaee793bdf729557ef4a43b,COGconnected,Rhett Waselenchuk,70,"Deliver Us The Moon turned out to be a fun little distraction from the bigger, more intensive games I’ve been playing.",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5ea85550bdf729557ef49eb4,Push Square,,80,"Deliver Us the Moon is a short but exciting adventure set in the beautiful depths of space. With the fate of humanity in your hands you'll feel determined to see things through to the end. There's a good variety of puzzles you'll need to solve, and while none of them are particularly difficult, the real pleasure is in seeing what new wonders the game has in store for you in each area.",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5ea821eabdf729557ef49daf,TheSixthAxis,Thomas Hughes,80,"Deliver Us The Moon really surprised me. It's a bit rough around the edges, but it's a fantastic sci-fi thriller that kept me gripped throughout. Deliver Us The Moon is a stellar experience which will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.",2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5ea72a7ebdf729557ef49c1d,GameSkinny,Robert Ingram,80,A narrative journey through space so intriguing and full of compelling puzzles that it easily papers over some minor cracks in execution and major leaps it asks the player to make.,2020-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5ea720f0bdf729557ef49bfc,VideoGamer,Joshua Wise,70,"Does it succeed? Well, I don't know—I'm not an astronaut—but I can report that it has a pleasing gravity.",2020-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5ea6d6f3bdf729557ef499be,Screen Rant,Marcus Stewart,60,"Deliver Us The Moon may be rough around some edges, but a gripping narrative and exceptional puzzle-solving make it a trip worth taking.",2020-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5ea6a730bdf729557ef49982,God is a Geek,Mick Doherty,80,"Deliver Us The Moon is a fantastic sci-fi thriller which looks amazing with a soundtrack to match. It's slightly let down by sluggish controls and long loading and saving screens, but makes up for it with a compelling story that leaves you desperate to find out what happened during the Blackout event.",2020-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5ea5b90fbdf729557ef496dc,TrueGaming,خالد العيسى,70,"Deliver Us The Moon tells a story of a troubling future that humanity may face in the decades to come, it focuses on the struggles of the individual and the group in an interesting way, keep in mind though that the gameplay is limited and there are several technical shortcomings.",2020-04-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5ea30c7abdf729557ef495f0,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,85,"Deliver Us The Moon is a thrilling sci-fi narrative adventure which touches on real-world issues with a hint of fantasy. Although I’ve played the game before, I felt the same rush of excitement and intrigue the second time around, discovering things I missed the first time as I now sought out the various trophies and Easter Eggs. The music, voice acting, sound effects, and gorgeous environments all combinate into an interactive adventure which fully immerses you and pulls you into this sad, apocalyptic world. If you’re a fan of story-driven experiences with simplistic puzzles and a great narrative you uncover as you play, Deliver Us The Moon is for you.",2020-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5ea2e6a7bdf729557ef49574,Blast Away the Game Review,Dustin Murphy,90,"Thankfully, KeokeN Interactive shows a lot of promise as an indie studio with Deliver Us The Moon and if things work out, they’ve given us even more hopes for a prequel, one that will let us explore the events that led up to this title in further depth in the future.",2020-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5ea2d7ccbdf729557ef4956f,Player.it,Michele Longobardi,72,"Deliver Us the Moon is a fascinating indie with a good story told in an intriguing way and a gameplay that tries to offer more solutions to the player by not succeeding fully, due to a leitmotiv that repeats itself too often and puts in the background mechanical that they could have be better exploited, such as exploration on board vehicles. There are good level design ideas too, however, only half exploited and an attractive aesthetic apparatus.",2020-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5ea2c869bdf729557ef4956c,PlayStation Universe,Timothy Nunes,80,"Deliver Us The Moon excels on multiple counts, delivering a story filled with hope and despair. A handful of issues hinder the game a bit, but nothing gets in the way of what makes the game successful.",2020-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 5ea2c7debdf729557ef49567,Hobby Consolas,Álvaro Alonso,76,"Deliver Us The Moon is the kind of game where it's kind of obvious that it could have been much, much greater with a bigger budget and more development time, because the premise is great and there's good ideas all over the place. If you love good stories -space stories, particularly- you'll have a great time with it.",2020-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,ffd4758294444d308f6660a30ca5abb0 62ab39100bfe2deada181a22,SECTOR.sk,Matúš Štrba,80,"Superliminal offers one of the freshest ideas we have seen in first person puzzle games in many years. The main negative point here is the game's length, since you can complete it in just 2 hours.",2022-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 6282594c008489e208d91735,VGamingNews,Drew Sherratt,90,"Superliminal is quite simply a masterpiece. Pillow Castle Games have taken an interesting premise and ridden it to a place that no developer has gone before, resulting in an impeccable game. The perspective-based mechanics are just incredible, and there’s a level of innovation in the puzzle design that deserves recognition alongside some of the greatest games of all time – truly, Superliminal is to visual trickery what Portal 2 is to physics. I cannot recommend this game enough.",2022-05-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 607467f3cfbed43e46466bd7,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,80,"Overall Superliminal is a great puzzle experience, and you feel throughout it that the developers had fun putting it together. This is a dream therapy that actually works, being funny and creative at the same time.",2021-04-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 601125070f8974118c9391c3,Kinglink Reviews,Frank Reese,90,"An innovative puzzle game focused on perspective puzzles. It tries to be unique and succeeds the entire way through. A bit short and a weak story, but otherwise a fun exploration of what's possible.",2021-01-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5fd443cb038871749d41897c,GameGrin,Danielle Winter,80,"The forced perspective game mechanic alone makes Superliminal an essential buy for those looking for a new first-person puzzler. Both mind-bogglingly clever and hilarious use of environmental storytelling, the potential to be a classic is limited by its short play time and unnecessary exposition.",2020-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5fc53440038871749d417038,Game Rant,Callum Williams,70,"Superliminal is a compelling puzzle game with an innovative central mechanic, even if its brief campaign lacks a great story or much challenge.",2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5faee2d3038871749d4151a4,KeenGamer,Andy J. Dobeson,80,"What do you get when you cross the mechanical structure and minimalist aesthetic of Portal with the self-conscious thematic drive of The Stanley Parable? You get Superliminal, an innovative and striking narrative experience, complete with mind-bending puzzles. Remember – perspective is everything!",2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f46073d62b431526f8e28a0,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,65,"Superliminal features a rather ingenious puzzle design, but it’s held back by the finicky nature of solving them.",2020-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f48f44362b431526f8e2ddc,Movies Games and Tech,Diogo Miguel,60,"Despite a better use of its dream setting with some more exciting puzzles to solve in the seconds half, there is no denying that it still doesn’t make the most of the setting. Specially during early moments when going through dull locations, like a hotel, whilst listening to the same boring music track that makes it very difficult to find a reason to keep going. It’s a shame to see Superliminal not making the most of its dream material, but at least it does somewhat make up for it with the occasional clever idea.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f34450431b9014139fe22f1,Cubed3,Drew Hurley,60,"It takes two hours or so to complete this, and it's a fun little experience, filled with some smart puzzles interspersed with the odd stinker",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f338988145c006468c3bc27,GBAtemp,Ben Sellwood,70,"I really enjoyed this title. It caused me to think outside the box a few times, and gave me the impetus to proceed through its intriguing narrative. The use of forced perspective is absolutely genius to behold, but I feel that this is the prototype for something much bigger, more rounded, and more appealing in future. Pillow Castle is definitely one to watch as they have some really neat tricks up their sleeves.",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f3163afd88e035744c1efd4,TheSixthAxis,Gareth Chadwick,80,"As confusing as it is entertaining, Superliminal constantly uses unique mechanics that go against your expectations, even once you've adjusted to what it did last time. It might be short, but it's a genuine delight.",2020-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 61f9ff1d9e5c48c548d77049,NoobFeed,Kurtis Seid,85,"The PlayStation 4 (and other consoles) release of the game adds in new extras to help pad out content. This includes hidden rooms containing star constellations, collectible chess pieces, and interacting with every fire alarm and fire extinguisher inside Somna Sculpt.",2020-07-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f213d48d88e035744c1c437,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,80,"Despite my hate of the unfair and borderline impossible speedrun trophy, Superliminal is easily one of the most ingenious and clever puzzle games I’ve ever played. The way the game messes with your head as it introduces new mind-boggling puzzles is incredible and the first time you play the game you’ll be left in awe at how much the game plays with you. The experience itself isn’t very long and will leave you wanting more puzzles and maybe a little more variety in the solutions, but it’s an experience you’ll not forget due to how entertaining and unique the journey is. Fans of puzzle games will simply love this game and everything it has to offer.",2020-07-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f1fe4bed88e035744c1c090,PlayStation Universe,Sebastian Hawden,75,"Beautiful, well-written and a truly unique experience. Even if you will only play it once due to its format, it is truly worth a go. Superliminal's puzzles are very cleverly made and the game will constantly challenge your visual and mental abilities. If nothing else you will come out the other side with a slightly different perspective on approaching life's many problems.",2020-07-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f1fcb96d88e035744c1c070,SmashPad,Danreb Victorio,80,"Superliminal is a wonderfully paced, albeit short, puzzler with a heartwarming finish.",2020-07-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f1e7d49d88e035744c1bbf9,FingerGuns,Greg Hicks,90,"A truly one-of-a-kind take on first person puzzle games, Superliminal may not be the longest game on the market. But what it lacks in length it makes up for in ingenuity.",2020-07-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5fb7ec72038871749d415e14,Area Xbox,,70,"A really short experience, with a couple of side challenges that might pad it a bit, it is a bit on the minimalistic side but this plays on it’s favor it doesn’t fail to entertain.",2020-07-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f19baafd88e035744c1b783,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,70,"It might not push its core concept to the absolute fullest, but the overall experience is a charming and enjoyable one.",2020-07-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f196c16d88e035744c1b6dd,Echo Boomer,,60,A mind blowing concept that works in small quantities. However the novelty goes away fast when the unexpected becomes a betrayal of the past learned mechanics.,2020-07-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f195fabd88e035744c1b6c8,LadiesGamers.com,Shawn Daisy Churchill ,65,"Along the way, one can grab drinks from a Dream Soda vending machine (including the humorous Baking Soda), pull fire alarms, empty fire extinguishers, and find blueprints. Actually, acquiring every type of Dream Soda is an unlockable achievement. Finishing the entirety of Superliminal in a 30- or 60-minute time frame is too. But I haven’t personally accomplished either as of this writing, after two full playthroughs. I found myself chuckling out loud a lot while playing Superliminal. All in all, the forced-perspective gameplay is a quality experience for those who enjoy head-scratching puzzles. Conceptually, this title from Pillow Castle’s small development team rivals some mainstream titles in the puzzle genre. Yet, the grand puzzles with a dash of wit are marred by less-than-ideal execution of creative ideas. And story-wise, important questions went unanswered. For this reason, I struggled with how to rate this game.",2020-07-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f230beed88e035744c1cbdd,PSX Brasil,Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho,70,"Superliminal is a puzzle game that will challenge your perception. It has intelligent challenges, but at the same time it has very simple mechanics and a short duration. In a maximum of three hours you will finish the title for the first time, and what remains after that is to improve your time on puzzles that you already know the answer.",2020-07-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f112e0dd88e035744c1ae98,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,85,"It’s a short game, taking about two to three hours to complete depending on how long it takes you to figure some puzzles out, but it’s well worth your time. I would also recommend playing it all in one sitting as that will make the whole experience more impactful.",2020-07-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f10a4e7d88e035744c1ae1d,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,60,"Superliminal borrows some familiar ideas and mixes them in ways that arouse interest. But the content doesn't match the price, especially for a game that might be more fun to watch than play. However, on sale, this can be an entertaining title if the puzzles click. Like some dreams, this one may linger with you.",2020-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f106cbed88e035744c1adec,TechRaptor,Max Moeller,55,Superliminal fails to justify itself or its themes and ends up as a rote puzzle experience you'll be fine to forget.,2020-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f1068d7d88e035744c1ade6,GameSpot,James O'Connor,80,Superliminal is a perspective-focused puzzle game that is equal parts trippy and endearing.,2020-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f207d31d88e035744c1c266,Nintendo Blast,Daniel Shigueru Kussaba Morbi,80,"Superliminal takes a lot of inspiration from classic 3D exploration puzzle titles, but it never copies them. The mechanic of using forced perspective as part of the solution to the puzzles is quite original and makes it stand out among other titles in the genre. When well designed, the challenges are thought-provoking and fun to overcome, giving the player the satisfaction of seeing things from another angle. In addition, the game is quite creative, putting the character in unexpected and dreamlike situations.",2020-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f10ef87d88e035744c1ae4e,Expansive,,75,"Superliminal can be a decent challenge, but once it’s over, it doesn’t feel like a game you’d revisit in a hurry. It struggles to recapture that sense of wonder and magic. Still, for a short blast puzzler, this really does offer something different, and on the strength of that alone, stays memorable and lasting",2020-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f0ff459d88e035744c1ad9e,Sirus Gaming,Jett Vincent Sia,60,Superliminal is quite therapeutic in my opinion and it was probably designed to be so. I believe this game would be great to recommend to people who are facing difficulties and are afraid to face them head-on. While Superliminal is a very unique puzzle-solving game it’s execution leaves much to be desired but at the very least its message at the end comes in quite clear.,2020-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f0fdb1dd88e035744c1ad92,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,If you enjoy optical illusions and perspective-altering puzzles then Superliminal is definitely a must-play experience.,2020-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f0efc1ad88e035744c1ab63,Jump Dash Roll,Rob Kershaw,80,"Superliminal will challenge and confound but never punish. Pillow Castle's debut is inventive and occasionally mind-boggling, a short but engaging feast for fans of optical illusions and lateral thinking.",2020-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f28d210d88e035744c1dd5f,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,80,Superliminal is the type of puzzle game that I would full heartedly recommend to fans of games like Portal. While it doesn’t have as interesting of a story as something like that it does feature a pretty unique puzzle design concept that had me constantly thinking in new ways. If you’re looking to spend a couple hours thinking outside the box then Superliminal is your game.,2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f0df4b4d88e035744c1aa97,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,80,Superliminal’s final message is one of growth and discovery within the self.,2020-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f0c9668d88e035744c1a5f6,Game Forces PT,Filipe Castro Mesquita,80,"With an original premise and relatively simple game mechanics, Superliminal presents itself as a very competent and rewarding puzzle game. We are constantly faced with new ways to interact with this bizarre world, and therefore challenged to face each new room with new eyes and an open mind. It only lasts for a short while, and we get the feeling there is a lot of unexplored potential. On the other hand, it does not overstay its welcome or last longer than it needs to deliver a significant and important final message. At the end of the day, Superliminal is a special game that adds something new to its genre, and one which puzzle fans will surely enjoy.",2020-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f072ee7d88e035744c1a147,Use a Potion,Daryl Leach,90,"Superliminal offers a puzzling experience that isn’t only unique and ingenious in design, but also a hell of a lot of fun to play. Best of all, it really feels at home on the Nintendo Switch, with the port offering slick visuals that certainly make the game’s weird and wonderful world a sight to behold in the palm of your hands. A few sketchy puzzles towards the backend of the game do see Superliminal falling slightly short of puzzling perfection, but anyone who appreciates a game full of clever and unique puzzling enigmas will DEFINITELY want to give the game a play.",2020-07-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f04e6f9d88e035744c19d2c,NintendoWorldReport,,85,"Superliminal is a breath of fresh air, the kind of game you want other people to play but don't want to talk with them about until you've both experienced it. An unassuming package on its face that as you peel back the layers, will be filled with surprises and gratification as you find out what point of view it wants you to see the puzzle from. With a moral to its story that is uplifting during a time which we could all use a new perspective, Superliminal is one of the more inventive games on a Nintendo platform today.",2020-07-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f04da5dd88e035744c19d23,The Game is a Lie,Lucca Cardoso,70,"Superliminal is interesting and fun for the most part, but the repetitive mechanics and lacking originality in its story and script leave a lot to be desired.",2020-07-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f0490add88e035744c19cea,Nintendo Life,Oliver Reynolds,80,"Will Superliminal resonate with everyone as much as it did with us? Possibly not, but regardless, if you’re looking for a game in a similar vein to Portal, you’ll be right at home here.",2020-07-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5f049099d88e035744c19ce8,Cultured Vultures,Ashley Bates,75,"Though some flawed level designs and weak narrative hamper the overall experience, Superliminal is a mostly sublime puzzle adventure.",2020-07-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 5ec329e4c28b1c4114c25d3b,Gamezo,Nate Burleyson,82,"This level of unexpectedness is a tad frustrating at times, but it is extremely satisfying to complete a level. The game is broken up into nine levels, each pulling parts from other levels while entering new terrain. One level may deal primarily with depth and another with scale and paradox.",2020-05-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,daa88a4b17cd4bb8bdb87cdf777ac3f3 604680d8529d50e69fa1002e,PlayStation LifeStyle,Paulmichael Contreras,90,"Warframe has now successfully launched on two PlayStation consoles in a row, and both times as a launch title. Once again, this is the place to play if you don't have a PC that can play the game at high settings. The PS5 is also the only place to play where haptic feedback plays into how the game feels. This helps to cement the DualSense controller as less of a gimmick and more of an accessory that enhances gameplay. Even without those enhancements, though, Warframe on the PS5 is a showcase-worthy action game that every console owner has truly free access to. Ninjas play free, after all!",2021-03-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 602e13c2529d50e69fa0ea3b,GameGrin,Adam Kerr,70,"The gameplay loop of Warframe remains the same, but the smooth frame rate and great loading times will be a great benefit to long term console players as they move to the PlayStation 5. If you're a Warframe fan, you can look forward to a much sharper experience.",2021-02-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 600818140f8974118c9389a5,God is a Geek,,90,"It's difficult not to recommend Warframe on PS5 to anyone who likes sci-fi settings, frenetic action, and deep, engrossing RPG mechanics.",2021-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5fc7e55e038871749d417562,PlayStation Universe,Joe Apsey,90,"Warframe is made better by its release on PS5. The gorgeous glittery visuals jump off the screen and improved loading times get you into the action faster than ever. With a wealth of content to discover, unlock and find, Warframe on PS5 is a title everyone should check out and what was once one of the best looter-shooters on PS4 is now one of the best on PS5.",2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3593765d677873fee9,GameSpot,Alessandro Fillari,80,Digital Extremes' Warframe is a satisfying and comprehensive free-to-play RPG that still manages to keep things exciting six years on.,2019-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3493765d677873fe62,SwitchRPG,Timothy Taylor,80,"As for Warframe, it’s a pretty simple choice if you’re a fan of the modern western RPGs in the same category as Mass Effect or Skyrim. The same goes for gamers that enjoy squad based, online combat. I’ll reiterate that Warframe is a FREE download – if you have fear that the game is weighted with micro transactions, let it go. Are they there? Yes, but they never feel necessary in the least bit. Warframe offers an experience on the Switch that you can’t experience with any other game on the console. I would recommend making sure you have an SD card before downloading it because it certainly does absorb a ton of space. I can’t think of any other reason to avoid giving Warframe on the Nintendo Switch a download.",2019-02-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3493765d677873fe67,Pure Nintendo,Jaime Carrillo,90,"Fortnite won't be the only free-to-play game hogging your time on the Nintendo Switch. Panic Button's port of Warframe sings, despite the obvious technical limitations that Nintendo consoles typically suffer from. If you're hungry for a space-marine stealth shooter that you can play with pals, Warframe is your best (and perhaps only) bet on the Nintendo eShop.",2018-12-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3493765d677873fe34,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,90,Warframe is a fantastic sci-fi shooter with a very consumer-friendly business model and a ton of free content.,2018-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3493765d677873fe2d,Wccftech,Dave Aubrey,85,"Warframe is definitely one of the best free to play games available right now, and a fantastic shooter in its own right. It's fun and frantic, with loads of content to sink your teeth into for hours. Whether by yourself, with friends or with random people found through matchmaking, this is a great game, well worth your time. And it's now available on the go, too.",2018-11-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3493765d677873fe32,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,80,"While Digital Extremes hasn't quite perfected the formula it needs to make Warframe completely accessible - the sheer number of interconnected systems and customisable elements suggests it never quite will - it still offers a co-operative third-person shooter with all the MMORPG elements you never thought you'd see running on Nintendo Switch. From the impressive visual fidelity Panic Button has maintained, to the sheer breadth of content you can access for free, Warframe represents another milestone for the console.",2018-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3493765d677873fe36,IGN,Tom Marks,86,"Warframe isn't an easily approachable game, but it's one that's worth getting comfortable with.",2018-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3593765d677873fe90,SwitchWatch,Juan Romero,90,,2018-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3493765d677873fe23,MMORPG.com,William Murphy,85,I love that Warframe continues to grow and evolve into something ever greater than it was with its humble beginning.,2018-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3493765d677873fe2f,PC Gamer,Steven Messner,86,Warframe's daunting complexity doesn't detract from its delicious combat and flexible progression.,2018-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3393765d677873fde4,The Jimquisition,Jim Sterling,,,2018-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3493765d677873fe38,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,87,"Warframe is an excellent free-to-play title. It relays not on levels, but on your equipment and an ability to use it. This makes it difficult to start, but rewards every hour played. It offers long hours of gameplay, constant content updates and multitude of activities. It's almost impossible to get bored for first 100 hours. But it required dedication for sure.",2017-01-18T05:00:00.000Z,False,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3393765d677873fd5b,COGconnected,John Elliott,68,"If you're looking for something to pass the time you could definitely pick this game up for free as you just might get a good chunk of time enjoying it, but I would definitely spend your money on a full-fledged title rather than having to pay in a free to play game for all the good bits.",2014-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3393765d677873fde8,Pure Xbox,Justin R.R Gieni,80,"Although comparisons can be made to other co-operative shooters, Warframe has more than enough novelties to set it apart from other games in the genre. Thus it seems Digital Extremes have at last been successful in the pursuit of a concept nearly fifteen years in the making. Our time with the game has in no way been brief, yet so much remains to be explored. Community events, an evolving storyline, clans, and the sheer number of missions and locations will keep us returning to this space opera on a regular basis for months, maybe even years to come.",2014-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3293765d677873fd04,Dealspwn,Jonathan Lester,70,"I absolutely adore Warframe despite its rough edges and questionable economy. Since 'grind' is just another word for 'annihilating hordes of foes as an awesome space ninja,' featuring plentiful surprises, addictive progression, strong co-op, overlapping gameplay systems and gorgeous art design, I can forgive any number of niggling flaws.",2014-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3393765d677873fddb,Destructoid,Chris Carter,60,"Warframe has a great foundation, but there's almost nothing unique or exciting about it. With a free-to-play scheme on top of how grindy the game feels in general (especially without a static group), it can wear on you even after a few hours of play. If you're looking for a new shooter, give it a shot on another platform if you can while the Xbox One bugs are being ironed out.",2014-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3393765d677873fd58,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Jim Rossignol,0,I am sure that one day a F2P game will make me slap down some real world spacebucks. But not this time.,2014-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3393765d677873fdb0,GameSkinny,,80,"Warframe is a great f2p 3rd person action shootershooter game on the ps4 that should not be missed, especially since you have nothing to lose.",2014-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3393765d677873fd2b,Polygon,Danielle Riendeau,50,"You could play literally any other competent third person shooter from this or the last generation, and have a comparable — and very likely better — experience.",2014-01-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3393765d677873fda5,GamesRadar+,Mike Suskie,60,"Warframe brings solid gunplay and a rich infrastructure to the PlayStation 4 in a rare free-to-play model. It's a missed opportunity on some levels, but if you're itching to get more use out of your new console, give it a whirl.",2013-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3393765d677873fdd8,PlayStation Universe,Garri Bagdasarov,80,"Warframe brings a new and addicting experience to the PlayStation franchise. Along with great and fluid combat, this is a free-to-play title that will justify microtransactions in a positive way.",2013-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3393765d677873fd18,GameTrailers,Ben Moore,60,"With an asking price of nothing, it's not unreasonable that Warframe charges for things, but when the game's main hook is getting more loot, it slowly becomes frustrating running into so many roadblocks. Even with your warframe's athletic prowess, the nondescript missions don't offer enough to put up with the waiting, and there certainly isn't a strong reason to part with a credit card. ",2013-12-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3393765d677873fd29,GameZone,Mike Splechta,80,"If you're willing to put in the time, Warframe is an extremely enjoyable, albeit somewhat repetitive game that's way better when playing it with friends. If you just picked up a PS4, Warframe needs to be one of the first things you download.",2013-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3393765d677873fd61,Push Square,Robert Ramsey,50,"When you're dashing and slashing with capable allies, Warframe is decent game – but there's still a lot of work that needs to be done before it can be considered a good one. The user interface isn't controller friendly, you're given little to no direction, and the title's free-to-play model hinders its overall design. Until these issues are rectified, we recommend waiting in the shadows for the release to finally emerge from its beta state.",2013-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3393765d677873fde1,Metro GameCentral,Roger Hargreaves,70,"A good start to free-to-play games on the PlayStation 4, with a fun co-op shooter that doesn't feel like it's solely out to gouge its player's wallets.",2013-12-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3393765d677873fd12,Eurogamer,Dan Whitehead,40,"If all you want is a way to run around and shoot things without troubling your wallet or imagination, that may be enough to justify the time it takes Warframe to download. It's hard, though, to shake the feeling that the only reason this game is free to play is that nobody would pay money for something so scrappy and generic.",2013-12-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3393765d677873fdae,Game Informer,,78,"The concept is unique, and a full party makes this truly enjoyable",2013-11-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3293765d677873fd01,PlayStation LifeStyle,Louis Edwards,75,"Warframe is a fun free-to-play game that fits in with the launch line-up of the PS4 nicely. It's not a groundbreaking game, and it's not in contention for game of the year, but that doesn't mean it's not a fun. Find you a group of gamers that are willing to work together, and you can easily spend hours traveling through the solar system, taking out aliens and bad guys right and left.",2013-11-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3393765d677873fdeb,Game Revolution,Blake Peterson,70,"Warframe, which has been out for PC since March, is free-to-play on the PS4, and in spite of its bugs, is worth the no-cost price. Playstation Plus members get a free starter pack, but beware that it will get you used to how seductive the ease of purchases with platinum can be.",2013-11-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3393765d677873fdde,GamingBolt,Will Borger,75,"Warframe has made the transition to consoles with aplomb, and fans looking for customizable space ninja action will find a lot to like here.",2013-11-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5d866f3393765d677873fde6,Cheat Code Central,Jenni Lada,76,"Still, while Warframe isn't a perfect game, I have a hard time criticizing it. It is free-to-play, after all, and quite a bit of enjoyment can be had without ever cracking open one's wallet. There aren't many free-to-play games that can make that claim. Granted, I was playing with the PlayStation Plus users' starter pack, which made my life a little more comfortable. It also gets points for being accessible, even to a third-person-shooter novice like myself. Simply put, PS4 owners lose nothing by giving Digital Extreme's third-person shooter a try, and may gain an entertaining timesink to enjoy with friends while waiting for the next wave of PS4 games.",2013-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,24a557f35d78493d90c026fa625574b0 5e820fedbdf729557ef46a20,Digital Trends,Lisa Marie Segarra,50,"Playing Afterparty feels like a bad night out with friends. Things didn’t go as expected, but it’s still fun",2020-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5e7a9650bdf729557ef45df7,Nintendo Times,Alex Knight,80,"GREAT - Follow Milo and Lola, recent college graduates having just been inducted into hell as they search for answers, but more importantly, try and find a way out back to the land of living via drinking Satan under the table. Hell is party central and there’s a great adventure game to be had here. Dark, mature humor, vibrant visuals, and a storyline that’s a blast to be a part of, make Afterparty another great title from developer Night School Studio. Hell is a party, and one that’s not a snooze fest.",2020-03-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5e73da09bdf729557ef4532e,Pure Nintendo,Jennifer Sheffield,100,Afterparty is a hilarious bar hop through Hell. I had a blast meeting all the demons and people roaming the streets and crashing Satan's house party. I highly recommend this game for anyone who is looking for a humorous take on life and death. Night Club Studio knocks another one out the park.,2020-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5f21fa5ad88e035744c1c64b,oprainfall,Leah McDonald,70,"Overall I very much enjoyed my time with Afterparty. The world was gorgeous and filled with likeable, interesting characters. It tackled themes I found particularly compelling, and the dialogue options offer a lot of replayability. I would actually love to go back and see if I can’t get some different outcomes from the ones I got my first playthrough. It’s light on gameplay, but this is a game I would definitely recommend for those who enjoy narrative experiences.",2020-03-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5e67ac80bdf729557ef43d0a,GamingTrend,David Flynn,45,"Afterparty unfortunately doesn't come close to the standard its predecessor set. While it has great ideas and actors, the rest of the game collapses under the weight of its own ambitions.",2020-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5e66daccbdf729557ef43a8a,Nintendo Enthusiast,Andrew Gonzalez,85,"Grab your Switch, pour a drink, and definitely pick up Afterparty.",2020-03-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5e6694b7bdf729557ef43008,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,90,"Afterparty is certainly an acquired taste, but—like a fine wine or a good beer—it’s definitely worth the effort.",2020-03-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5e6329aabdf729557ef42e81,NintendoWorldReport,Joe Devader,80,"This is of course if you're fine with R-rated language and even just a little bit of gross out humor, but even if those aren't really your jam this game may still be something to give a try. It's a story of partying and heavy drinking—naturally—with a strong ending that I think is honestly going to stick with me for a good long while. At the end of the day, life sucks and then you die, but sometimes a game that can give you a good laugh is the best way to take your mind off that for a bit, right?.",2020-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5e09b98f71f25c74e7326332,ThisGenGaming,Robby Bisschop,70,"I would still recommend a playthrough for fans of the genre, but set your expectations accordingly.",2019-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5e9519b8bdf729557ef486db,Geeks Under Grace,Damien Chambers,90,"With fantastic dialogue, an unforgettable performance by Dave Fennoy, and a surprisingly charming version of Hell, I think players from all walks of life and all belief systems can find something to love in Afterparty.",2019-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dd2df4766e2226fc006373d,GameGrin,Francis Kenna,40,"Like a sober night in the town with drunken friends, it starts off amusing enough, but it wears out its welcome after a while becoming tiring and grating, and towards the end.",2019-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dd2536866e2226fc0063655,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,60,"Afterparty retains Night School’s penchant for good storytelling, but clumsier game design and technical issues leave my enthusiasm—ironically enough—in limbo.",2019-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5ddc8f6ead4f81777e1f3728,But Why Tho?,Charles Hartford,60,While Afterparty provides some charm and fun it was ultimately a let down for me.,2019-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dc9c03866e2226fc00627cd,Destructoid,Chris Moyse,70,"Afterparty is a unique look at the people we are, the people we wish to be, and how the world, its occupants, and even ourselves can frequently fuck with both. While as a video game it offers mostly persistent conversation, that conversation is excellently performed and smartly written. Despite undeniable narrative and technical shortcomings, Afterparty is still a shindig worth turning up to, even if the invite seemed a little more promising.",2019-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dc96be73496c41f3bb5c43e,Gameblog,Gianni Molinaro,60,"Afterparty begins as a very joyful festivity in which you encounter a lot of great and eloquent people in a very charming place. But it continues as a very passive, clumsy experience and ends as a forgettable game from which you retain mostly technical issues, lack of impactful and pleasant interactions, instead of its strong writing and amazing vocal performances. Too bad, this Hell was surely paved with good intentions.",2019-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dc74d7b3496c41f3bb5c33b,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,70,Terrible optimization and some gameplay issues don't make great dialogue and funny jokes any worse.,2019-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dea51cbad4f81777e1f4de7,Darkstation,Mark Steighner,70,"Humor in any narrative is highly subjective. Afterparty starts out strong, with a clear and vibrant sense of style that is unlike many other games. The game can be funny, clever and smart but it can also seem random, indulgent and perplexing and thin on the amount of interesting stuff for the player to actually do, other than experience the story, dialog and a few mini-games.",2019-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dc520473496c41f3bb5c10f,WellPlayed,Kieron Verbrugge,80,A daring and fresh adventure in Hell that excels in the most important areas but just barely misses the mark in others,2019-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dc4cca33496c41f3bb5c0d1,COGconnected,Anthony Bacchus,77,"While it’s certainly up for debate whether it dethrones Oxenfree, Afterparty is a quality followup that will bring a smile to your face. The story is solid with great relatable characters but the constantly hilarious script and dialogue make Afterparty worth sticking with until the very end, even after everybody’s gone home. ",2019-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dc2a59375de6e7087667fb4,GameMAG,,80,"Afterparty is one of the funniest and most plot-driven games of this year, which constantly throws out too much information on the player, so even with a good level of English you will have to work hard.",2019-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5e550250bdf729557ef41960,Unboxholics,Λεωνίδας Στραβάκος,50,"If teenage humor and jokes about religion is something you enjoy, then Afterparty can offer a fine evening's worth of entertainment. If you don't belong in the former group, then you can find better games to spend your time and your money.",2019-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5de78bb5ad4f81777e1f4345,AnaitGames,Marta Trivi,70,An interesting game about growing up that needs to be played as much more than a light boozy adventure.,2019-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dc2b22f75de6e7087667feb,Xbox Achievements,,60,"Still, if you enjoy some fairly well-written dialogue, complicated relationships between multi-dimensional characters and enjoyed the fluency of Oxenfree’s dialogue, you may well enjoy Afterparty. It won’t take long before Night School’s Oxenfree follow-up is merely an Afterthought, though.",2019-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dc298b275de6e7087667f68,Windows Central,Samuel Tolbert,70,"If you absolutely love these types of games, or you're really, really eager for something new, then it's still worth checking out, especially since it's only $20 USD. If you're a little more hesitant, I'd wait, at least until some of these issues are possibly fixed in a patch. Afterparty is included in Xbox Game Pass, so if you intend to play on Xbox, you do have another option. ",2019-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5de5e200ad4f81777e1f416f,Jack of All Controllers,,85,"Afterparty presents a version of Hell that is likely to hit home for a lot of people, and ensures nothing is wasted when it comes to its writing. The nuanced characters and world will be more than enough for fans of the adventure game genre to enjoy playing through multiple times.",2019-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dcafa0366e2226fc00628d6,GameCrate,Angelo D'Argenio,75,"Afterparty is a fantastic story about booze, buds, and the nature of good and evil. It's just not much else.",2019-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dcab4de66e2226fc0062848,Gamefa,Mohammad Aria Moghaddam,85,"After success of Oxenfree, Night School Studio just released another high quality game. Afterparty is one of the best indie games released in 2019. Amazing story-telling, lovely visual and high quality voice acting made Afterparty a memorable experience",2019-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dc9686d3496c41f3bb5c40f,GamePro,Dennis Michel,70,"Afterparty shines with witty dialogues and a crazy story, but the adventure remains largely playful on the track",2019-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dc2ae4d75de6e7087667fd0,Cultured Vultures,Nick Meekham,80,"Afterparty is like a Godfather cocktail: devilishly sweet and won’t leave you with a remorseful hangover. Night School Studio can toast to creating a funny and endearing tale. ",2019-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dc0caaf7f2bb94cfe4bdc36,New Game Network,Josh Hinke,73,"Afterparty is one of the smartest games I've played this year. The characters are great, the dialogue is smart, and the drinking mechanics are inspired. If you can forgive its technical issues and a slow start, you too can enjoy the best drinks Hell has to offer.",2019-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dc093827f2bb94cfe4bdbf3,GameSpot,Suriel Vazquez,70,"Afterparty isn't the most groundbreaking work about hell or its denizens, but it zeroes in on its characters' personal demons with a sobering clarity that makes for an adventure with a sharp, biting wit.",2019-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dbff8cf7f2bb94cfe4bda23,TheSixthAxis,Aran Suddi,70,"Afterparty is a game with characters and writing, with the secondary characters often managing to outshine our two leads, Milo and Lola. Unfortunately a few technical issues with load times, stuttering and long periods of silence do suck some of the fun from Afterparty. Still, it's worth playing if you like your character centred pieces.",2019-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dbbdb07c55ae12d47d2b610,Game Revolution,Michael Leri,60,Hellish bugs might significantly diminish the experience but Afterparty still gives players a convincing enough argument to take an express elevator down to the fiery pits of torment.,2019-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dbb0913c55ae12d47d2b439,Metro GameCentral,,70,Some of the best dialogue of the year and an interestingly original portrayal of Hell overcome a slightly undercooked take on classic graphic adventures.,2019-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5db98dc6c55ae12d47d2b211,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,55,It felt more like I was in Hell pushing through its technical issues than I did exploring the games' world.,2019-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5dba0859c55ae12d47d2b3a9,Wccftech,Rosh Kelly,90,"Afterparty blends genuinely thought-provoking depictions of growing up, working, and the afterlife with great comedy and fantastically awkward conversations. While technically it has a few hiccups, the story and tone they strike are near flawless.",2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5db9e143c55ae12d47d2b31b,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alice Bell,,"Afterparty as a whole is surprisingly funny. I did actual out loud laughs sometimes, not just strong exhalations through my nose.",2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5db9d9d0c55ae12d47d2b2c4,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,85,"For anyone looking for a good story driven game that has some pretty hard hitting decisions as well as some really goofy moments, Afterparty is a fun one to take on, and with the multiple options and branching paths, there is some room for replay in there as well.",2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5db9a4a6c55ae12d47d2b22d,IGN Italy,,83,"Afterparty is a stylish and compelling narrative adventure featuring superbe writing, top-notch voice acting and a great take on the classic hellscape, with a couple of twist and a lot of booze-action. Sometimes it's guilty of selfindulgency, but, that's probably why it's set in Hell.",2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5db8bc8dc55ae12d47d2b17b,Flickering Myth,Shaun Munro,75,"Certainly a worthwhile successor to Night School’s debut, if hardly the leap to a higher echelon some may be hoping for.",2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,0a7cd03813b247fcbcb4329b8f56e8ea 5f25f9a7d88e035744c1d5bf,oprainfall,Josh Speer,90,"Overall, I was very pleased with Guild of Dungeoneering. It was one of those addictive yet simple games that keeps me coming back for more. It was a great game to play in my free time, and one that I found myself spending more and more time than I intended with. Play sessions could range from a half hour to several hours straight, which is a testament to how fun it all was. Though the difficulty of the game was oftentimes frustrating, nothing in it was so tough that I couldn’t get through it with a bit (or a lot) of trial and error. Furthermore, the game ramps up gradually, so by the time it gets harder, you’re better equipped to deal with it. If this game taught me anything, it’s that I really should have spent more time playing tabletop games in my childhood. Guild of Dungeoneering was approachable to a noob like me and quickly drew me in. I recommend it for any fan of simple yet challenging games, and feel it’s more than reasonable for $14.99, or $22.99 for the deluxe edition. Give it a shot, you won’t regret it!",2016-01-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707193765d6778745c80,Digitally Downloaded,,50,"The biggest issue with Guild of Dungeoneering is that the gameplay never really evolves. Your deck of cards does grow and you'll get new and better cards, but the overall experience in hour two really is not all that different from hour ten. The offering begins to feel light as nothing new comes to the table, almost giving the impression it should be or would be better served as a mobile game. The throwaway nature of the characters gives you very little to be invested in and by the end of the game I realised that I was more going through the motions than looking forward to what came next. At first Guild of Dungeoneering looked like a treasure chest to be plundered, but as I spent more time with the game, I came to the conclusion it was more akin to a Mimic and perhaps not worth the effort. ",2015-10-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707393765d6778745cf6,MonsterVine,Spencer Legacy,70,"The game lacks long-term progress and depth, however, through its simple aesthetics, whimsical music, and interesting gameplay, the game manages to offer a unique and inspired twist to the dungeon-crawler genre.",2015-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707193765d6778745ca3,COGconnected,Matt Cullen,70,"After the last card is played and the loot has been counted, Guild of Dungeoneering delivers a satisfying dungeon crawling roguelike card battling experience. While the game comes down to luck a little more than I would have liked which was frustrating, this dungeon crawler with a twist has a lot of redeeming qualities going for it.",2015-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707193765d6778745cb7,IGN,Chloi Rad,70,Guild of Dungeoneering is a fun and interesting approach to turn-based dungeon crawlers.,2015-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707193765d6778745c85,GameCrate,David Sanchez,80,"Guild of Dungeoneering can get frustrating due to all of the randomness, but even then there's just no getting around the fact that it is a wonderful game. And if it ever does come to handhelds, I'll be eager to give it another go.",2015-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707193765d6778745c82,God is a Geek,Dan Naylor,70,"A cutesy card-based dungeon crawler that runs out of new ideas before too long, but one worth checking out, nonetheless.",2015-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707193765d6778745cab,Game Informer,Daniel Tack,70,"A cool concept without much depth. It's nice at first glance, but things don't develop much over the course of the game",2015-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707193765d6778745cb4,Kill Screen,Roy Graham,65,"Playing Guild of Dungeoneering is probably better than playing Dungeons and Dragons by yourself, but I suspect that playing D&D with other people is better still. The interplay of Dungeon Master and player is controlled chaos, thrilling in its unpredictability, while the outcome of Guild of Dungeoneering is a foregone conclusion: I will throw a neverending horde of adventurers at a dungeon until I complete it or get bored and wander away.",2015-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707193765d6778745ca9,TechRaptor,Xavier Mendel,90,"Guild of Dungeoneering is a fun roguelike that adds guild management, card battles, and other interesting mechanics into one package to create an awesome game.",2015-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707193765d6778745c96,Paste Magazine,Cameron Kunzelman,86,"Guild of Dungeoneering might be my new thirty-minute game, unseating Spelunky as the game I play while waiting for dinner to finish cooking or while I'm listening to an album. It keeps me playing without bleeding me dry, and I think about lost fights and incomplete dungeons for longer than I should while not playing the game.",2015-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707193765d6778745c8e,GameZone,Mike Splechta,75,"Fans of card games and roguelikes will find a lot to like in this unique hybrid. It's not without a few flaws, but overall it's a dungeon worth delving into",2015-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707193765d6778745cc4,Worth Playing,Thomas Wilde,70,"I would love to see a sequel that kept the Guild's basic premise and look but enabled you to keep equipment, sort your cards outside of combat, or hold on to character advancement. As the game stands right now, it kills time, and that's about it.",2015-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707193765d6778745cae,The Escapist,Joshua Vanderwall,80,"Guild of Dungeoneering is simple, light-hearted fun with an adorable sketchbook aesthetic and delightful humor. It's not perfect, but as obscure indie games go, it's certainly top tier.",2015-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707193765d6778745c90,Toronto Sun,Steve Tilley,80,"I've never played anything quite like Guild of Dungeoneering, and while its lo-fi look took some time to win me over, it's become my go-to game for quick, bite-sized gaming that still satisfies an overall sense of achievement. As the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog taught us, we shouldn't judge something on cuteness alone.",2015-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707193765d6778745ca6,Hardcore Gamer,Marcus Estrada,70,"The concept behind Guild of Dungeoneering is fantastic and more people should delve into tweaking genres like this. As the game stands, however, there are features that seem missing from a typical ""full"" release.",2015-07-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707093765d6778745c7d,Forbes,Erik Kain,70,"I give it a Buy on my Buy/Sell/Hold rating scale, but only because it's pretty cheap already. You certainly won't miss out too much if you wait for a Steam sale or Humble Bundle or some such and save a few dollars.",2015-07-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707193765d6778745cb1,GBAtemp,Harold Morris,75,"Guild of Dungeoneering is a simple yet very well executed game with a variety of unique mechanics and a lot of charm and character. If you are into Dungeon crawlers of any type the game is definitely worth checking out. However the title may be a little too simplistic and lacking in substance for some, while others will appreciate the fact that it is easily accessible and is the type of game you can easily dip into every once in a while without needing too much investment. This is a title I would definitely recommend to fans of the genre and for those looking for a fun simple game that they can dip into and have a lot of fun with every once in a while.",2015-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707293765d6778745cd2,"TotalBiscuit, The Cynical Brit",John Bain,100,,2015-07-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707193765d6778745cc7,PCGamesN,Jeremy Peel,80,"But you'll keep bothering. Because there's no question that Guild of Dungeoneering is a tightly-conceived, devilish little game, keen to show dungeon crawling conventions the trapdoor. It takes what it needs from the best in CCGs and tactics and folds them into a structure that's clever and consciously underivative. It's a deck I intend to keep playing with.",2015-07-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707193765d6778745c98,We Got This Covered,Gareth Cartwright,90,Guild Of Dungeoneering's uniquely blended gameplay is a genuine breath of fresh air and will enchant its players immediately. ,2015-07-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707193765d6778745c88,ACG,Jeremy Penter,75,,2015-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5d86707193765d6778745c93,GameSpot,Justin Clark,80,Guild of Dungeoneering is deceptively simple but full of fun.,2015-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 5e0ef7fd117f2f0cdf3db228,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Oscar Garcia Mompean,77,"Is WRC 8 the ultimate driving game? No, that is evident. But it is the best simulator we can find right now on Nintendo Switch",2020-01-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5e5fad37bdf729557ef4294e,neXGam,Michael Tausendpfund,76,"WRC 8 is a surprisingly good representative of its series. It is a good thing that Kylotonn has listened to his community and made improvements in many areas, because it really created a well-balanced rally racing game that should satisfy both arcade and simulation fans. The varied career with the challenges and the extreme weather conditions make you happy, the innovations such as the dynamic weather during the races and the skills tree also help to diversify. The improved driving physics also give the title more driving pleasure, as you can finally feel and weigh the different surfaces even with a controller. So if you can get something out of sport, you should definitely grab it, because it is easily the best part of the series so far.",2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5df7cc04239b721b0efd945b,Cubed3,Josh Di Falco,80,"WRC 8 is a fantastic leap forward from WRC 7, with a revamped career mode for aspiring drivers to sign a team, manage crew members and level up skill trees to become the best team in the dirt-rallies.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5df1f3ebad4f81777e1f555e,Worth Playing,"Tony ""OUberLord"" Mitera",88,"There are some issues within WRC 8, and they're not small, but the game is otherwise so good that it's easy to overlook them. For all the times your engine switches to stealth mode or a fence post sends you into low Earth orbit, there are hundreds of times when you are blissfully guiding your car into a drift around a dusty apex in Argentina, or masterfully twisting through a series of highly technical corners during heavy rain. The vehicle handling is so good — and that is so important for a rally game — that even with its flaws, WRC 8 is likely the high bar that other rally games should aspire to.",2019-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5def96dbad4f81777e1f526a,Gaming Boulevard,,50,"When I first got my hands on the Nintendo Switch version of one of the best racing simulators of the year, I really got excited. Too bad this quickly turned to frustration and disappointment. This version doesn't offer the same level of quality at all and suffers from missing modes and terrible technical performance in handheld mode. Yes, there's plenty of content to keep you entertained but it's not the best racing simulator on the system. Perhaps it's worth picking up when it's down to a lower price but at this point, it's not really worth your time or money.",2019-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5debac7bad4f81777e1f4fe2,FNintendo,Nuno Nêveda,60,"If the career mode is an example of how to do an in-depth competition and its gameplay is challenging and fits perfectly with what is expected of rally simulators, the was the game was converted leaves a lot of gaps to fill. Its low quality performance when running on the Switch screen is the most difficult to handle, while the lack of multiplayer is simply unacceptable and the player's interface is confusing. This version of WRC 8 will attend to purists who can look beyond the flaws but others will be rather put off.",2019-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5de46f1dad4f81777e1f3e8c,Nintendo Enthusiast,A.K Rahming,75,"Despite the drawbacks, I still find WRC 8 on Switch to be a cool experience for race fans who are craving a more raw, complex experience. It's nice that the KT Racing team sees so much potential in the Switch considering the fact it has yet to skip bringing any of its recent projects over. Here's hoping the team's support continues and their mastery over Switch hardware continues to improve.",2019-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5de06ad3ad4f81777e1f3c99,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,62,"While packed with content, WRC 8 is a rally sim that struggles on the Switch due to poor presentation and the console's inherently unresponsive controls.",2019-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5ddf89cead4f81777e1f3bdf,Pure Nintendo,Heath Shusterman-Zimmerman,60,"WRC is overall enjoyable despite the steering issue. Managing the career mode and/or just doing the season is a fair amount of content and gameplay to take part in. Unfortunately, steering being a huge mechanic in the WRC8 makes it speed past the finish line a little behind the other racing titles already on the Switch.",2019-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5dd58d8766e2226fc0063ed0,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,60,WRC 8 just isn’t suited to Switch. ,2019-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5e1fc9984a8a3b376f438548,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,70,"WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship is far from perfect, the technical part has shadows and lights, although the developer has opted for a fairly stable performance, which is ultimately what we need for the game to provide a satisfactory experience. The multiplayer facets of the title have also been sacrificed, but its single-player content is still very complete and will provide us with many hours of entertainment, especially the Career mode. In addition the game is fully configurable to be demanding with the expert and friendly with the new user to the genre. Kylotonn is on the right path with his journey on Nintendo Switch.",2019-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5e276b1fc25afe0e75c30278,Marooners' Rock,Aaron Giddings,74,"Mastering the tracks at higher difficulties may become repetitive, and for players not interested in the eWRC challenge, the game may lack enough multiplayer aspects to hold interest for a long haul. However, it’s also incredibly rewarding to finally master a course, and the feeling of racing along narrow lanes at high speed is unmatched.",2019-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5dcdd54266e2226fc00632d6,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,50,WRC 8 is a hugely enjoyable rally game – perhaps the strongest in the history of this long-running series – but it arrives on Switch in a disappointing state. ,2019-11-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5da746d3c7c36e55d01edb11,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,80,WRC 8 is the biggest improvement the franchise saw in years. A revamped career mode along with some great track selection makes it a worthy competitor for DiRT Rally 2.0.,2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5db07acd64f5787ec013406b,ZTGD,John Whitehouse,35,"On the surface WRC 8 would look like a game made for rally fans, but it misses the mark by miles and with there being so many other fantastic rally and racing games already out there to choose from, I can only recommend that you go looking elsewhere. ",2019-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5dada3ce55d472465cea07cf,Digital Chumps,Peter Taylor,70,WRC 8 has laid a great foundation to build on for KT Racing. Whilst it doesn't quite topple Dirt as the king of rally simulations it should give Codemasters something to worry about. Whilst the lack of online lobbies is a concern its in single-player that WRC 8 really shines.,2019-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5da2f8be42a7a622bb5fe011,Wccftech,Chris Wray,80,"By far the best outing every by KT Racing/Kylotonn and in the WRC franchise as a whole. With a well-defined career mode, backed up by a wealth of stages, set across a variety of places within the world, all of which are well designed, WRC 8 offers a lot for fans who want yet another strong rally game to jump into. While not quite alongside DiRT Rally 2.0, it's certainly coming close.",2019-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5d9f8a830c619143026ada10,SomHráč.sk,Martin Bago,80,"WRC 8 offers massively improved graphics and extremely immersive and detaileded career mode. However, it's lacking in the amount of available vehicles and the UI feels a bit cumbersome to navigate using a gamepad. Despite that, it still remains a great choice for the lovers of rocky terrain and handbrakes.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5dc9b3de66e2226fc00626fd,Geeks Under Grace,,85,"WRC 8 is a much-welcomed addition to the racing sim genre, and I would highly recommend it to fans to give this title a try.",2019-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5f2944fdd88e035744c1df81,Enternity.gr,Dimitris Vourdas,80,"Although the mistakes are often present and annoying, there is no doubt that this is the best release in the series, and it manages to compete and at times be better than the most popular and high-quality titles in the category.",2019-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5d925adab59781214caf46e5,Stevivor,Nicholas Simonovski,70,"WRC 8 certainly boasts engaging, fun and challenging gameplay. ",2019-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5d90d797b59781214caf45b5,GameMAG,,60,"At the moment WRC 8 should be considered for purchase only if you need a detailed career mode and so you avoid DiRT Rally 2.0. Or because you already beat the hit from Codemasters up and down and you need another similar game. Even so, I would recommend waiting for patches and discount.",2019-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5d925177b59781214caf4686,COGconnected,Lou Sytsma,85,"The graphics, sound, presentation, and force feedback all blend together to create a wonderful sense of speed and the sense of ever present danger that immerses you in the world of rally racing. ",2019-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5d8e34c4b59781214caf444e,SECTOR.sk,Tomáš Kuník,75,"Very good racing with completely redesigned career mode, just with less content in online mode and poor graphics. ",2019-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5d8ce65fb59781214caf42f4,Screen Rant,Brittany Vincent,90,"WRC 8 is a fantastic spectacle of a racing game, with great attention to detail and improved physics.",2019-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5d8b71506fb37f1499e4f879,Gaming Nexus,Eric Hauter,85,"WRC 8 is surprisingly accessible to rally newcomers, but after explaining how everything works, the game delights in throwing buckets of cold water in the player's face. This is a tough game, but a fair one, and fans of rally racers and other ""difficult"" genres will likely equally enjoy skidding through WRC 8's wicked twists and turns. A variety of modes flesh the experience out, but prepare to feast on the Career Mode, which is comprehensive and comprehendible. Recommended.",2019-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5dc1403f7f2bb94cfe4bdc74,Unboxholics,,80,WRC 8 brings many changes to the formula and fans of the series will surely enjoy their time with it.,2019-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5d94e3f0fb2612131ba5376f,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,80,WRC 8 is the perfect entry for both longtime players and for those who maybe have skipped the past one or so. The series has never been better with this latest entry receiving major improvements both in the career mode and in the visuals.,2019-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5d88e45efdbf4540cce61804,AbsoluteXbox,Brian George,76,"Overall, WRC 8 has made great strides forward, but in many areas there seems to be a lot of work to do.",2019-09-22T23:00:00.000Z,False,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5d8680b293765d67787ab9b8,GameGrin,Steven John Dawson,70,"A competent entry to the WRC series by Kylotonn Games, and the handling model has improved a lot since their previous outing, however, the title is let down by some oddities and bugs that can sometimes make gameplay more effort than it needs be. Choose this if you want a decent rally experience, without the harrowing difficulty that DiRT Rally will put your way.",2019-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5d966b165e6b56079d4545e6,FingerGuns,Greg Hicks,80,"It’s not easy to start with. It’s the difference being jumping in a plane in Saints Row to playing Flight Simulator, the Mario Karts to the F1’s. But hey, if that’s your bag and you feel like you’ve rinsed the Dirt games, or you’re looking for somewhere to start, then this would be it.",2019-09-17T23:00:00.000Z,False,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5d8680b293765d67787ab998,IGN,,84,WRC 8 is the most in-depth rally sim to ever wear the official license.,2019-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5d8680b293765d67787ab9b3,Cerealkillerz,Patrice Naderi,84,"In terms of gameplay, WRC 8 goes on par with DiRT Rally 2.0 on the first place, but due to it`s stiff presentation, the partly outdated menu navigation and the high boarding hurdle it still can`t hold on with Codemasters paragon. Fans of rally-sports and detailed driving mechanics should add the title to their collection anyway, due that content and gameplay can convince on the entire line.",2019-09-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5d8680b293765d67787ab9ba,Operation Sports,Robert Kollars,,"The two-year absence was a bit of a gamble, but the new direction has paid off handsomely for Bigben and Kylotonn. They have delivered an authentic experience that has pushed me to the edge of insanity at times, but in a fun way. The career mode is deep, the graphics are beautiful and the handling is extremely well done. I've mentioned the learning curve as being a steep one, and it most surely is, but it is well worth the required investment of time and effort it takes to gain a firm grasp of the overall experience that awaits you in WRC 8.",2019-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5dea9a3fad4f81777e1f4eca,Darkstation,Jukka Piira,70,"WRC 8 screams mediocrity in every turn, something akin to a budget title, but still it’s sold for a full price. It’s not a bad game by any means but not that great either.",2019-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5d8680b293765d67787ab997,GamingTrend,,80,"The year that Kylotonn took to get WRC 8 back into the top contenders of rally games was worth it. Its Career mode alone is enough to make you sit down for hours and plan out how to manage your team, drive your car, and meet the conditions of your contract. With the car's level of detail being extremely high, decent driving mechanics, and the bevvy of game modes being at an all-time high, this is a racing game that any fan of racing should absolutely try.",2019-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5d8680b293765d67787ab9b6,Impulsegamer,Paul Stuart,76,"A nice upgrade from WRC 7, there's finally a legitimate competitor for the Dirt series. Still, WRC 8 is best suited for those with a wheel setup and/or already fans of the rally race concept.",2019-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5d8680b293765d67787ab9b0,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"KT Racing paid special attention to authenticity while allowing you to play how you want. If management and driving is your thing, then Career is for you. If not, then Season mode will more than satisfy. WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship feels the best it’s ever felt, and the weather effects look so good. WRC 8 takes such great strides forward for the series, offering a true reflection of the motorsport.",2019-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5d8680b293765d67787ab9bc,Echo Boomer,David Fialho,70,"WRC 8 tries its best to bring the authenticity of the World Rally Championship with a strong campaign, while, at the same time, closes the gap between simulation and arcade driving.",2019-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 5d8680b293765d67787ab93d,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,80,"While it's a slight shame that the series this year doesn't quite come out unscathed, WRC 8 is nonetheless a fun and well-crafted entrant in the World Rally Championship series.",2019-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,e1cd6be4e19f4248b58048c1f3154a29 61b9dda79e5c48c548d64f36,DarkZero,Ian Howarth,70,"It would take forever to discuss everything Relicta gets players to do over it's tremendous (for a game like this') runtime, but you must know that it will force a complete change of perspective time and time again, even when you are positive you know how everything works.",2021-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f9960aefce0972e4e5f8efd,GameGrin,,80,"Beautiful, challenging and frustrating in equal measure, Relicta is a game you should pick up if you want an exercise for your brain.",2020-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f8ff767fce0972e4e5f822a,Worth Playing,Joseph Doyle,88,"Mighty Polygon unabashedly stands on the shoulders of giants with Relicta. The wheel is not reinvented but rather pleasantly spun around and flipped on its head. While further investment into the artistic aspects of this game may have helped clarify some of the issues with sameness and emptiness, the gameplay and narrative overpower these concerns. Puzzles pose just enough of a challenge to keep the player fascinated while the narrative, strong character, and world give the player incentive to progress. Throw in collectibles to round out the details, and you've got quite the adventure for the curious. With a $20 price tag, Relicta may have its shortcomings, but it's challenging, narratively compelling, and - dare I say it? - magnetic. If you enjoy the likes of Portal, get this game.",2020-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f7cee603e66016bf9ecc20c,Hey Poor Player,Christian Angeles,50,"With a plodding plot you have to trudge through, puzzles that are fun yet flawed, and characters whose motivations seem few and far between beyond finding ways to slip in a swear word, the game seems to be trying too hard to be deeper than what it needed to be. Though the puzzle aspect is incredibly challenging, beyond that, there really wasn’t much to enjoy about this game.",2020-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5fa4719028e6c771de4f1368,Rapid Reviews UK,Domenic Paolo,70,"Physics-based puzzle games used to be all the rage when the Portal series became so popular nearly a decade ago. Plenty of developers and publishers were attempting to cash in on similar success. As the years have passed, they’ve become a rarer find. Now, in the second half of 2020, Mighty Polygon has released their go at the genre with Relicta.",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f5ed1c3f7c1f130627f64a0,GamingTrend,Ben Lombardo,55,"Relicta is a puzzle game that tries to be like The Talos Principle and Portal, but falls flat. The gameplay mechanics, as well as the physics, are a solid and fun experience. However, it falls short due to a weak story, terribly written dialogue, repetitive puzzle design, and various technical issues. If you're looking for a puzzler that you can easily find exploits in for a speedrun, check this out. But, if you're looking for a puzzler with replayability, where you have to utilize creative thinking, and the puzzles are all uniquely designed, then look far, far elsewhere.",2020-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f4cf71b62b431526f8e31cb,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,90,If you like a bit of brain strain and some lovely visuals with a decent science fiction story to top it all off then you will most likely love Relicta,2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f3bac6859864725e2d734d9,GaminGuardian,Leonardo Jiménez Pernía,68,"Mighty Polygon's debut is well-intentioned, however lacks an engaging storyline and takes too long.",2020-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f479bdd62b431526f8e2b80,NaviGames,Daniel Jiménez NG,65,"A game that follows the steps of Portal of The Witness, but doesn't quite work in the end. Clumsy narrative, and artificially complex challenges makes for a somewhat interesting game, just for the fans of the genre.",2020-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f35ca5e31b9014139fe26a4,New Game Network,Eric Hall,78,"Relicta is a smart, well-designed puzzler. It provides a tough challenge that really forces you to carefully think about each move. It's not always perfect, but is a solid entry into one of my favorite genres.",2020-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f354eea31b9014139fe25a9,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,80,"Despite the combination of the scorching heatwave and the confusing puzzles giving me the biggest headache of all time, Relicta is one of the best looking and most complex first-person puzzle games I’ve ever played. Although the game is built around a single concept – magnets and no gravity – each puzzle introduces new mechanics and rules to keep you thinking and experimenting for the solution. The narrative holds the game together nicely, giving you a reason for why you’re actually trying to solve the puzzles, yet there’s a lot of backstory and exposition to be found in the optional PDA collectables which are scattered around as well. This isn’t a puzzle game for those who get confused easily, but it’s a massive challenge for those who are looking for something unique and special to sink hours into.",2020-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f3fd7a462b431526f8e201f,Expansive,,75,"Relicta is a great action puzzler, though, with some great head-scratchers and an intriguing story to keep you working your way through. It’s not best in class in the genre, with many other great games releasing over the course of this generation, but Relicta was plenty enjoyable all the same and a must for those who’ve worked their way through the cream of the crop.",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f3a3d4259864725e2d73179,Checkpoint Gaming,Lisa Pollifroni,50,"...if you are a fan of the puzzle platformer genre, Relicta may be a game worth diving into. However, if you’re like me and are just starting to dip your toes into the world of puzzle games, it may be better to start with something a little less demanding and come back to this one at a later date.",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f33f055145c006468c3bd79,COGconnected,Tony Bae,65,"As it currently stands, I can only recommend Relicta to the hardcore lovers of physics-based puzzles.",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f2c9ed4d88e035744c1ea69,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,70,"Relicta is a good game with some really clever and thought-provoking puzzles, but it overstays its welcome with its extended length. Not to mention the absence of additions of new features throughout its campaign and an overall uninteresting story filled with uninteresting characters and unskippable cutscenes.",2020-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5fb7f0fd038871749d415e35,Area Xbox,,67,"A beautiful yet limited world. The puzles are engaging, but are quickly forgotten with the over simplified and cumbersome story and text walls. It has a decent duration enough to keep your attention to the end.",2020-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f2af71bd88e035744c1e5ec,PlayStation Universe,Joe Apsey,70,"Relicta tries to strike a balance between narrative and gameplay, but that balance ends up hurting the final experience by making the game a slog to go through and puzzles becoming infuriatingly complex in the second half. The story and excellent voice acting are a nice differentiator and the level of detail in the environments is impressive, but Relicta is a game that is hard to stick with in its second half if you don't have a guide.",2020-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f2abc23d88e035744c1e588,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,70,"While Relicta does at least try to put in the work to help bolster the scale of its world with a story to support it and characters to refer back to, the end result is far from one you can take seriously.",2020-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f29700bd88e035744c1e173,33bits,Euyen Esquefa Pons,75,"Relicta is a very good puzzle game that will keep us glued to the chair squeezing our heads, with a pretty careful visual section, in addition. A certain repetition and lack of rhythm in some sections of the story and a certain ""trap"" with the scenarios take away points from a game that, in any case, is essential if we are fans of the genre. Homeland product, in addition.",2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f29175ad88e035744c1ddbc,The Games Machine,Simone Rampazzi,72,"Relicta is an intriguing puzzle-game, full of puzzles ready to squeeze our meninges without the slightest regret. The level design proves to be up to a production on the genre, although some bugs and inaccuracies end up not making it shine as it should.",2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f29046ad88e035744c1dd96,Spaziogames,Giulia Garassino,78,Relicta is a first-person physics-based puzzle game that you should try. The gameplay is very interesting: you have to deal with complex mechanics of altering the magnetism and gravity.,2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f28fdb9d88e035744c1dd94,Chicas Gamers,Enrique Sanz,,"Relicta is a good title, but one that can be frustrating if you don't pay as much attention as you need. Interesting game concept with attractive mechanics and a fun plot.",2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f28f6a3d88e035744c1dd8e,IGN Italy,Andrea Giongiani,69,"A puzzle game with some very neat ideas, damaged by sketchy voice acting and a strange premise for the puzzles themselves. Relicta is mostly a good mental challenge.",2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f28a51ed88e035744c1dd42,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,80,"While Relicta treads a lot of the same ground as its contemporaries, its high production values and enticing narrative make it a worthwhile, quality entry into the genre. With puzzles that will have you scratching your head for hours and a narrative that encourages you to do so, it’s a smart game that has just a few niggles that do very little to sour the experience.",2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f289d78d88e035744c1dd2e,Hobby Consolas,David Martinez,78,"Relicta is a great puzzle game, which reminded us of Portal or QUBE 2. Each level is based on psysichs, gravity and magnetism, and it also has a great sci-fi storyline. But it gets repetitive after some hours of play.",2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f295e86d88e035744c1e153,IGN Spain,David Soriano,82,"The Spanish studio Mighty Polygon has given us a pleasant surprise with its puzzle game. Despite having a very small number of developers, they have achieved a game that can compete from one to the other with other greats of the genre such as The Turing Test or QUBE 2.",2020-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f28b16ad88e035744c1dd4b,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,95,"Simply put, Relicta is in a class of its own. Its design is often head and shoulders above many of its contemporaries, the writing is of the highest quality, and the game looks far better than it honestly needs to. Absolutely anyone who considers themselves a fan of the genre owes it to themselves to play this game. It'll take you to the moon.",2020-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f28a821d88e035744c1dd48,Attack of the Fanboy,Kyle Hanson,60,"If you loved every minute of Portal, The Witness, Obduction, or other sorts of puzzle adventures then Relicta does have something for you. But it's not as well polished as those titles, and doesn't offer as much creativity in puzzle solving, or variety in the puzzles themselves.",2020-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f28a586d88e035744c1dd45,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,70,"If you’ve got the patience for it, Relicta is undoubtedly a neat puzzle game.",2020-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 5f28a513d88e035744c1dd3f,Handsome Phantom,Dave Lambden,70,"Relicta's expert use of magnetism, physics, and momentum coupled with its complex design are what make it easy to recommend for fans of the genre.",2020-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,8f338b5867d84354bf01550081b4bb2b 62bb9c3f0bfe2deada1889ca,Pure Nintendo,Roger Reichardt,80,"The Big Con is a coming-of-age story set in the '90s. Its strength is in the storytelling, the relatable characters, and the homage to that moment in time. The puzzles provide some challenge, and while the pickpocketing mechanic is a bit overdone, it's something you can turn off. For those who didn't grow up during the '90s, you might not connect with some of the story, but you'll still get enjoyment nonetheless. However, for people like me, who are old enough to remember growing up during this time, I think there's a lot you can connect with in this game.",2022-06-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 62910f8e0bfe2deada179407,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,85,"undefined.The Big Con is a stylish adventure game that feels more playful than mystifying, nailing a good balance that opens up to a wider audience than most of its kind. The '90s Nick feel definitely makes it more appealing to those of a certain age, but the goofy period piece design of the world is unspecific enough to not feel impenetrable if you don't know your Skeeters from your Stimpys. The charm far outweighs the thievery for Ali as she tries to save her mom's video store by robbing the world blind.",2022-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 618a68f7df714ee8b37957b0,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,80,"The Big Con is a heart-warming coming of age story that will delight 90s kids, referential-humor enjoyers, and those with sticky fingers. Its relatable protagonist never loses her heart of gold, despite the horrible circumstances she finds herself in, which serves as a shining testament to the dev team’s ability to carefully craft a story using controversial mechanics. If you have $14.99 and 7 - 10 hours to spare, take a look at The Big Con -- it's bound to steal your heart.",2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 614344d3f268facd23b9f946,The Punished Backlog,Amanda Tien,80,"Where the gameplay may be lacking, The Big Con makes up for with emotional stakes. I found Ali’s relationships to be engaging, funny, and heartfelt. She can call her mom and her best friend—who she’s currently on the outs with—from the road. She makes friends with recurring guests along the road, including a particularly funny Pawn Shop Broker (the game’s way of letting you sell random items for extra cash). She even has a delightful imaginary friend called Rad Ghost who serves as a helper—emotionally, and logistically with controls—throughout the game. Amid the nostalgia and time travel, there is a very tangible reflection on the transience of commercial fads as well as a love and concern for small businesses. Ali is a good kid, and getting to follow her journey, living vicariously through her as the cool ‘90s teen I never was, was worth even the most lackluster of pickpocketing opportunities.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 614399d4f268facd23b9fa14,COGconnected,Jake Hill,85,"If you are nostalgic for the gaming scene of the 90s, The Big Con is a can’t-miss throwback. But even if you are maybe a little younger, or sick of wallowing in that most radical of eras, you may find a lot to like. It’s certainly a very cool con artist story, which is appealing to me. Funny and a little melancholy, The Big Con is exactly the sort of adventure game I’ve been wanting to play for decades.",2021-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 613f3cb5e8e573a2aa24dd66,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Katharine Castle,,"A simple but light-hearted adventure game that goes big on 90s nostalgia, The Big Con is a fun and colourful romp that will steal its way into your heart.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 6139e59664f4324fcd14d0b8,Explosion Network,Ciaran Marchant,60,"Mighty Yell shows its creative flair through The Big Con's art style and soundtrack, which makes me look forward to future titles from the studio and hope that Skybound continues its mission to reinvent adventure games.",2021-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 614e34e56d338e3138245247,Rapid Reviews UK,Chloe Osborn,80,"Video tapes, scrunchies, plaid shirts, grunge…did someone say a recipe for the ‘90s? Though I was born in 1997, which some would say doesn’t count, I still remember the ‘90s vibe going on strongly into the early 2000s. A time of Pokemon, classic Disney films and the PlayStation 1, where little me had no responsibilities!",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 6137d97cea2645107126e071,But Why Tho?,Quinn Hiers,80,"The Big Con provides some much-needed 90s nostalgia while also providing an outrageous tale smothered in wit, sarcasm, and Horm. It’s a short, casual game, with a whole lot of spunk and a whole lot of crime, and I really recommend it to anyone looking for a laugh.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 61375b7cea2645107126dea7,Generación Xbox,,80,"The Big Con is about its history and nostalgia for an era it is no longer. It's a pleasant road trip, where cassette tapes still need to be rewound, MTV still plays music videos, and fanny packs are all the rage. Ali is a typical teenager who in the long run is endearing, the touch of familiarity that surrounds the whole story works very well and visually the game has a very pleasant style. ",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 61ef68019e5c48c548d715fd,JumpCut PLAY,Jude Noel,75,"For an experience meant to mimic a night spent in front of a rented VHS tape and a bowl of microwaveable popcorn, that’s about all you can ask for.",2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 612e66ef28ca2983d5bfcbd7,Screen Rant,Rob Gordon,70,"Overall The Big Con is a charming little slice of nineties nostalgia. It's propelled by its strong writing and world-building, a deep understanding of the era it is referencing, and some fantastic characters, and it's certainly a road trip players will enjoy taking. Although its gameplay is limited and there are some technical issues, it's an earnest and compelling journey.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 612e571b28ca2983d5bfcba5,GameSpot,Andrew King,70,"The Big Con is a unique take on video game nostalgia that takes players to the '90s, but not the video game '90s.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 612e270928ca2983d5bfcb5e,God is a Geek,Chris White,85,"The Big Con is a welcome nod to one of the coolest decades of all time, featuring some great writing, beautiful visuals, and fun gameplay.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 612e221328ca2983d5bfcb43,Xbox Achievements,Richard Walker,70,"Simplistic it may be, but there's an inherent charm to The Big Con that proves infectious. A sweet, coming-of-age yarn that happens to involve a lot of stealing and skullduggery, Mighty Yell's game is full of heart, soul, and '90s nostalgia.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 612e21b328ca2983d5bfcb41,Pure Xbox,Daniel Hollis,70,"The Big Con presents a fun, addictive gameplay loop to embrace - despite never truly sitting right with us narratively. Its world is a delight to explore, the characters are fun and the 90s vibes wrap around you like a warm winter's blanket. It's a shame its morals are never presented in a truly challenging way, but if you can look past its messy narrative, you'll find a fun, charming indie adventure that's hard to put down.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 612e219b28ca2983d5bfcb3f,JVL,,65,"A true tribute to the 90's with its universe and discussions full of references and its graphic paw reminiscent of the cartoon Doug, The Big Con is not a game to put in all hands. The title is based on a gameplay focused on theft that never evolves, dialogues in the vein of the time, now uncomfortable, and an atmosphere of the 90s that works wonderfully. A funny game worthy of a sitcom, which can tire at times, but which seems reserved only for the nostalgic.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 612e209828ca2983d5bfcb34,TrueAchievements,Heidi Nicholas,80,"That bright, cartoony art style works perfectly for The Big Con’s nostalgic portrayal of the Nineties, and, combines with a touching story and witty dialogue to make The Big Con a very enjoyable adventure to play through. It can be a little easy at times, and I played through it more quickly than I expected, but I had a blast.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 612e1ddc28ca2983d5bfcb2a,WellPlayed,Edward Darling,85,"The Big Con is a bright, fun and surprisingly wholesome crime spree through a Saturday morning cartoon version of 90s America. You might develop a compulsion for kleptomania, you might feel bad for picking hundreds of pockets, but at least you'll laugh along the way and feel cool doing it.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 612e1d4928ca2983d5bfcb27,GamingTrend,David Burdette,75,"The Big Con is a blast from the past in its setting and story. While the tools to get you where you need to go need a bit of work, Ali is an exceptional main character, and playing through her story is a lot of fun. It's short, yes, but it's definitely worth the price of admission for an entertaining jaunt through the '90s.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 612e1d0428ca2983d5bfcb25,Windows Central,Miles Dompier,80,The Big Con delivers a heartwarming story set in an iconic time period filled with beautiful characters and stunning environments.,2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 612e1c8928ca2983d5bfcb22,Cultured Vultures,Ashley Bates,75,"Though there's some technical issues, some more devastating than others, The Big Con is a heart-warming teenage road trip that's worth playing",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 612e1bfa28ca2983d5bfcb1d,Eurogamer,,80,A criminal scheme becomes a big hearted journey into the recent(ish) past.,2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 612e1bca28ca2983d5bfcb1a,Shacknews,Ozzie Mejia,70,"However, even if it does get monotonous sometimes, I certainly can't fault the originality of the pickpocketing idea. The Big Con is not the kind of adventure game I see every day and credit to Mighty Yell for trying something different. I don't know if it's because I was hoping more would be done with the idea or because the game felt too short, but I ultimately came out of this game wanting something more. Maybe that's just the hunger for a bigger score.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 612e1b3028ca2983d5bfcb17,Hardcore Gamer,Kyle LeClair,70,"The Big Con succeeds when, as its title suggests, you're working on elaborate con jobs that provide clever puzzle ideas with a lot of open and fun gameplay. While the rest of it is fine, it never feels like the sort of epic cross-country adventure it should be, despite what its stakes would suggest. It still makes for a good adventure with well-done challenges, and that alone may be worth it, but don't expect a grand score by the end.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 612e1aa628ca2983d5bfcb13,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,60,"It’s entertaining while it lasts, and developer Mighty Yell has absolutely nailed the 90s cartoon aesthetic. But The Big Con is devoid of much real substance. Had there been more narrative, better character development and more engaging missions, this could have been something special. As it is, it feels like an underdeveloped concept that falls short of its promises.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 612e19fb28ca2983d5bfcb11,XboxEra,,75,"Criminality has never been so much fun, and thankfully, in The Big Con, no one really gets hurt. Available on day one via Xbox Game Pass and with a roughly six-hour completion time this is a title well worth checking out.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 612e16fa28ca2983d5bfcb0e,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,85,"It is not easy to make a game about coning and robbing people on this personal of a level and not make the gamers feel bad about what they are doing but the developers behind The Big Con use the art style, comedic bits and the 1990s nostalgia in a way that this idea works in such a nice way that you will have a blast playing it, specially if you are a 90's kid.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,d0ae213cddb44791a607056fcc6040f1 5d86789f93765d677877886a,Unboxholics,Νικόλαος Δερλός,80,Mages Of Mystralia incorporates ideas from many great games in package that true to its name can be called 'Magical'.,2019-04-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d86789f93765d67787788c3,The Digital Fix,Jason Coles,70,"A charming adventure game with a fun spell crafting system. It is a lot of fun to play for the first few hours but suffers due to repetitive combat and a touch of poor pacing. Nevertheless, Mages of Mystralia is a fun one if you need something on the lighter side of things.",2019-03-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d86789f93765d677877887b,Gameplanet,Andi Garnett,75,"Mages of Mystralia is an incredible little indie title that offers surprisingly deep gameplay mechanics, that offer some nice replay-ability to a campaign that keeps it short and simple.",2019-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a093765d67787788f1,SquareXO,Seb Hawden,75,"Most of the time Mages of Mystralia feels like your standard adventure RPG, most of the stuff is well-trodden ground and not very unique. It really does set itself apart though with its spell augmentation system and environmental puzzles. These two systems alone are worth playing it for.",2019-02-04T05:00:00.000Z,False,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a093765d6778778928,SwitchRPG,Ben Thompson,80,"Mages of Mystralia is basically Zelda with wands, and that’s not a bad thing. Probably the worst thing about that fact is that it isn’t what I would consider an RPG, but the game was not marketed as one either. However, when I saw spellmaking my mind immediately went to Elder Scrolls: Oblivion and I simply hoped that Mystralia would end up having more elements of the RPG genre than the occasional weapon and resource upgrades. Regardless, I laid in the bed I made and found Mages of Mystralia to be a good action adventure game. The occasional dips in performance, shadow-based glitches, and lack of side quest tracking are minor annoyances, sure, but are annoyances nonetheless. And despite the story being well fleshed out, I found the combat and puzzle solving to be the more interesting parts of the game. Most importantly though, Mages of Mystralia makes you feel like an actual mage with its spell creation system, and who doesn’t want to be a freaking wizard from time to time?",2019-01-30T05:00:00.000Z,False,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d86789f93765d677877889f,CFG Games,Maximillian Ringgenberg,90,"Mages of Mystralia is a charming game that tells a simple tale. Despite the length of the tale being somewhat short, the adventure in this beautiful world is well made with a nice art direction and a beautiful score that will carry you through a very pleasurable experience. Definitely give Mages of Mystralia a visit.",2019-01-30T05:00:00.000Z,False,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d86789f93765d677877888a,Nintendo Life,Eric Bailey,60,"Mages of Mystralia's spellcrafting system is a distinctive, signature mechanic. The appeal of the game lies in keeping things just interesting enough to compel the player forward in a colourful setting – finding new runes to unlock new spell possibilities, dropping new story beats to bread-crumb the fantasy plot along. Rewarding puzzles and memorable bosses round out an enjoyable adventure that, even at a leisurely pace, can be explored in under 10 hours, but Mages of Mystralia really could have used some tweaking in its travel and combat, and ends up feeling merely good, rather than great.",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d86789f93765d6778778874,Screen Rant,Cody Gravelle,70,"Mages of Mystralia is a bright, colorful, and engrossing take on adventure gaming with only a few stumbles.",2019-01-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d86789f93765d6778778876,NintendoWorldReport,David Lloyd,65,"Not everyone will have the same aversion to the combat style utilized in Mages of Mystralia, but on a personal level I felt that it overshadowed the rest of the experience. To get the most out of the gameplay the focus will need to be on the spell crafting, a unique and clever mechanic the developer deserves praise for. If you have a higher tolerance for cheap deaths than I do, it's possible you could enjoy this action-adventure title much more than I did.",2019-01-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d86789f93765d6778778880,VGChartz,Evan Norris,50,"Most of the time, unfortunately, it's satisfied with being safe, familiar, and unambitious.",2019-01-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a093765d6778778925,MSPoweruser,Ash Worral,60,"At its core, Mages of Mystralia is fun and appealing. If you can get past the lack of instructions and the poor pacing, it’s a fun little journey into a well-built world.",2019-01-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d86789f93765d6778778899,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,78,"Mages of Mystralia is a surprising game. At first it seems like a simple adventure game, but it shortly builds on concepts know from Magicka. It grows on you and provides hours upon hours of gameplay, spatial puzzles and magical adventure.",2017-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,False,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a193765d6778778963,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,80,I really enjoyed my time with Mages of Mystralia. It's a neat little game that has a lot of heart.,2017-10-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a193765d6778778972,Generación Xbox,Antonio Sánchez Vázquez,80,"As a fantastic adventure wrapped in a halo of magic and innocence, Mages of Mystralia takes us back to the nineties, bringing together many of the key points that brought this genre to success. A game for everyone and especially for the people who are nostalgic.",2017-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a193765d6778778975,Areajugones,Ronald Goncalves,85,"Mages of Mystralia, as one of the biggest indie prospects of 2017, presents an amazing adventure that, by an incredible magic crafting system and a gorgeous setting, offers an unforgettable journey, which will everlast with deep attachment.",2017-10-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a193765d6778778966,TheXboxHub,Trysten Schlottmann,70,"I like magic a lot, but even I need something unique to look at, or a fantastic story told, to really keep me interested.",2017-09-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a193765d6778778969,GameGrin,Nate Lakritz,65,"Mages of Mystralia is a beautiful looking game containing balanced gameplay surrounded by solid folklore. The spellcrafting system is one-of-a-kind, but contributes to puzzle-solving much more than it does combat. Either way, the puzzles are varied and fair in terms of difficulty, but weak character development and jumpy pacing will surely throw you off.",2017-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a193765d677877895d,GameMAG,,80,"Mages of Mystralia developers did not just create a fairy-tale world, but also filled it with interesting puzzles, characters and story. Puzzles are closely tied to logic and a magical constructor and bring a lot of pleasure. But most importantly, we were presented with a great magical system, which allows you to create the most incredible and effective spells.",2017-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a193765d6778778978,Video Chums,Tyler Hall,81,Mages of Mystralia's combat and puzzles are enjoyable and the unique spell crafting system allows for a nearly endless amount of customization.,2017-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a193765d677877896f,The Outerhaven Productions,Veronica Ciotti,80,"Mages of Mystralia is not without its shortcomings, but its gameplay is too fun not to recommend. Through the use of an insanely clever system of spell-crafting, there's just the right amount of challenge in combat and puzzle-solving to be had. By pairing a lighthearted adventure with solid gameplay mechanics, there's something here for everyone.",2017-08-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a193765d677877896c,New Game Network,Peter Glagowski,70,"While Mages of Mystralia might not live up to its full potential, the game has some charm and is fun enough to be worth a look. The $20 price tag is also pretty solid.",2017-08-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a193765d6778778961,Digitally Downloaded,,60,"Mystralia's world is that of fine, refined escapism",2017-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a193765d677877895f,PS4Blog.net,,80,"If you're a fan of adventure and/or Metroidvania games, you'll definitely have a good time with Mages of Mystralia. Trying to complete it will take you around 15-20 hours which is quite a decent time for an indie release. We really liked the way the game handles upgrades and opening up new skills for you to use, and we're sure you' enjoy it as well.",2017-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a193765d6778778957,Saving Content,Justin Celani,80,"Even with the way my experience ended and then resumed, I still found the game a joy to play. Mages of Mystralia is a solid title that offers a classic fantasy story with heart and a great magic system that I will surely jump back into once the game does get an update. The story might even surprise players just a tad. Overall, every time I jump into the game, I have a blast experimenting with magic and it’s all wrapped around a game that is wonderful. I can’t wait to jump back in for the last hour or two and finish it up.",2017-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a193765d677877894e,Short Pause Gaming,Bender Holt,100,"Mages of Mystralia is a game that is right up my alley. It features solid gameplay, upgradable abilities, engaging puzzles, a fantastic musical score, and an interesting story. It takes elements from classic Zelda games, but gives them a fresh new spin with its brilliantly-designed spell-crafting system. Despite a few performance issues, I'm confident that this game is going to be on my year-end list as one of the best things I've played this year. I sincerely hope the fine folks at Borealys Games will continue Zia's saga in a future installment.",2017-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a193765d677877894b,Sirus Gaming,Leif Rey Bornales,87,"It’s a really interesting game with all the spells and puzzles that this game has to offer. With hundreds of spell combinations and possibilities, you will never get tired of discovering a new spell that you can unleash upon your enemies. If you like games like Yonder and Zelda, then this game is definitely for you.",2017-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a093765d6778778941,TheSixthAxis,,80,"Mages of Mystralia is a cracking game. It successfully captures the feel of 16 bit adventures and combines them with a fantastic spellcrafting system and the sidequests and character development of modern action RPGs. It isn't the longest game and some may find the price a little steep given how cheap so many PC games are, but it definitely deserves to do well and I would highly recommend picking it up, even if you wait until a sale discount.",2017-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a193765d6778778954,CGMagazine,Joel Couture,90,Mages of Mystralia mixes clever spellcasting and magical customization in a fun fantasy realm that players won't want to leave.,2017-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a193765d677877895a,GameSkinny,Erroll Maas,70,"The magical adventure distinguishes itself with a charming atmosphere, enchanting music, & unique gameplay, but falls short due to its size.",2017-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a093765d6778778943,Digitally Downloaded,,70,"Mages of Mystralia has a lot of heart, and was very easy for me to put aside the flaws that I encountered because working through the game was incredibly fun.",2017-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a193765d6778778948,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,83,"Mages of Mystralia is a game that will enchant more than magic spells with its accessible spellcrafting mechanics, sublime soundtrack, and Zelda-like linear progression.",2017-06-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a193765d6778778945,IGN Italy,Francesco Destri,77,"Mages of Mystralia is a nice action-adventure-GdR to play and to see, thanks in particular to its great magic system and its mix of genres.",2017-06-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a193765d6778778951,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,85,"If Nox and Magicka had a baby, Mages of Mystralia would be it. Fun, easy to get into, it won’t take long before you are swinging magic like a pro as you guide Zia on her adventure, crafted by Ed Greenwood and the team from Borealys Games from Montreal.",2017-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a093765d677877892b,COGconnected,Lydia Tang,79,Mages of Mystralia not only encourages you to mix and match to your heart's content but requires you to do so.,2017-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a093765d6778778937,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,90,"Borealys Games, the developer of Mages of Mystralia, has really created something special here in my eyes, and it deserves to be played; if not for its spell designing system that truly is extensive, then just for the sheer joy of a hearty and extremely enjoyable unadulterated adventure.",2017-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a093765d6778778934,GameSpace,William Murphy,75,"The fact remains, despite drawbacks, Mages of Mystralia is a promising start to Borealys' life as a game studio. There's abundant charm, tight controls, and enough ingenuity to make me confident that Mages' real story is only just beginning. Bring on a Switch version, and bring on a sequel!",2017-06-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a093765d677877893a,GameSpot,Alessandro Fillari,60,"Mages of Mystralia has charm and a lot of heart, but it falls a bit short of delivering a memorable adventure.",2017-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a093765d6778778931,Destructoid,Darren Nakamura,70,"It's a decent adventure with varied combat, cool boss battles, and semi-interesting locales. I'm going to keep at it until I've obtained everything there is to obtain, but even then I know I won't have seen everything there is to see. Some of the neatest stuff possible isn't scripted in by the designers, it's waiting to be imagined and created by an aspiring magician.",2017-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a093765d677877892e,Game Informer,Ben Reeves,80,"The basic hack-and-slash action is simple enough to get the job done, but reconfiguring your spells to overcome each puzzle and combat challenge is consistently rewarding",2017-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 5d8678a093765d6778778922,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,80,"Mages of Mystralia is an energetic and clever action-RPG, set in a vibrant and colorful land with a dark history.",2017-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,464a19f4865248b5948c9514af11d563 6017147f0f8974118c939b26,Pure Nintendo,Heath Shusterman-Zimmerman,85,John Wick Hex was a great experience. Players looking for a straightforward third-person shooter should probably steer clear of the game. It was so much more than I expected for a game based on a movie. I decided to add the strategic element to the game rather than a straightforward third-person shooter worked out. The strategic component of it is where the game shines.,2021-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5ff4d4740f8974118c937c43,Nintendo Times,,55,"MEDIOCRE - John Wick Hex had some major potential to be one of the best action games of all time, but instead the developers opted for a strategy game. With stilted animations, boring graphics, and middling gameplay, there’s not much here for those looking for a game based on the hit movies. Hardcore strategy game fans will find some enjoyment, but everyone else should probably pass.",2021-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5fd5cc31038871749d418ae0,MondoXbox,Giuseppe Genga,73,"John Wick Hex tries to put us in the shoes of John Wick, but it succeeds partially in this: while the timeline-based gameplay is great to make us experience all the choices John faces every single second during a fight, we've got too few tactical options. The clunky animations don't help to reproduce the trademark fights choreographies, too.",2020-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5fd165de038871749d418626,But Why Tho?,Charles Hartford,70,"When all is said and done, John Wick Hex delivers an interesting experience that provides a unique, and brutally difficult time. If you are looking for that brutal difficulty to bang your head against, this game might be for you. For anyone else, however, I think this one will be a hard pass.",2020-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5fd02180038871749d418386,Impulsegamer,,62,"John Wick Hex is a game that lacks the flair and identity of the franchise it's trying to represent. A decent enough attempt, but a few key issues and lack of replay value diminishes it's otherwise earnest effort.",2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5fcb9109038871749d417ca2,Nintendo Blast,Farley Santos,65,"John Wick Hex dares to explore the film franchise in a genre completely different from the inspirational material. The mix of puzzle and strategy is immersive with concepts that mix tactical thinking and real time elements, and it's very exciting to face several enemies simultaneously - in these moments, we have the feeling of being inside one of the elaborate action scenes of the films. It is a pity that the limited variety of content and situations makes the experience repetitive, however it is a creative title.",2020-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5fca8d5f038871749d417c01,NintendoWorldReport,Joel DeWitte,80,"undefined.John Wick Hex is an example of what can be done when someone approaches a movie-based game from an outside-the-box perspective, taking an action movie more naturally at home in that type of game genre and molding it wonderfully to a more methodical, tactical experience. Small nicks like the imperfect replay system or underwhelming story are insignificant in the face of just how satisfying it feels to embody Baba Yaga, and it's a laudable effort that I hope gets reiterated and refined in a potential sequel.",2020-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5fca7c97038871749d417bbd,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,60,"John Wick Hex is a clever turn-based strategy offering with some cool mechanics that, when everything comes together, can absolutely make you feel like you're Keanu Reeves' unstoppable assassin, kicking, punching and shooting your way through an endless procession of hapless goons. However, there's an unpolished element to proceedings, with a lot of repetition across the seven levels on offer, janky animations, shoddy replays and some unreliable AI behaviour that begins to grate after a time. With some more variety and a touch of polish, this could have been a really nice little movie tie-in, however, as it stands it's just alright; a brilliant idea that needed more time in the oven.",2020-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5f6cfc9ccc71e361680c83cb,Geek Culture,Jake Su,70,"A tactical examination, John Wick Hex has plenty to love but equally much to hate.",2020-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5eea4281d88e035744c17d4a,NoobFeed,Sarwar Ron,86,John Wick Hex is a unique and fun strategy game that lets you feel like the unstoppable gunman.,2020-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5ef4e293d88e035744c18870,Unboxholics,,60,"If you love John Wick, games that test you to your limits and this newborn strategy shooter genre It's probably worth your shot.",2020-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5ec6bd4ec28b1c4114c263bf,Games Xtreme,Jason Italic,80,"So where's that leave us? Is it good, is it bad? I mean, for me, here's the thing. The funny replays and the odd fit of the graphical style don't take away from the core fun of the gameplay. Gameplay is always the thing. And the gameplay here works. The timeline based system, while not the first time I've ever seen it, is a real rarity in the tactics space. And the specific touches done in this game, really make it sing when all the pieces come together.",2020-05-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5ec44555c28b1c4114c25ed2,The Digital Fix,Andrew Shaw,80,"With its disposable plot and bizarre genre choice, John Wick: Hex is not for all fans of the high octane movie franchise but turn-based strategy fans will certainly get a lot out of this experience.",2020-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5ebe02d8bdf729557ef4b1f5,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,80,John Wick Hex is a fascinating example of a developer making compromises in order to make the game fit with the license.,2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5ebb56f6bdf729557ef4ae44,Gamersky,棘皮动物的野望,75,"John Wick Hex seems mediocre at first glance, but after spending a few time on it, the game turns out to become interesting. Since it provides a surprisingly fresh experience that replicate the killer instinct from the movie series.",2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5ebb28bcbdf729557ef4ae39,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,80,"John Wick Hex is a fantastically unique adaptation of the film property, and even if it doesn't quick stick the landing, I have to applaud Mike Bithell and his team for bravely trying something different with something as loved as John Wick. The gameplay is sharp and tight, brilliantly adapting the inner workings of John Wick's mind into a gameplay mechanic and making you feel like a top-tier assassin when you pull it off. While a bit rough around the edges John Wick Hex is a great licensed adaptation with a bold fresh take on the existing property.",2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5eb9bfa3bdf729557ef4accb,Echo Boomer,David Fialho,75,This peculiar approach to the John Wick universe let us watch and feel what is like to be John Wick in split-second decisions.,2020-05-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5eb84698bdf729557ef4abd4,Expansive,,100,"The more I play Hex and understand it, the more I love it. And when more and more enemies come, as the game starts to feel more and more like the films, barely giving you any respite or chance to catch your breath, the closer I feel like I’m connecting to the character. The concept of John Wick Hex is genius and it works better than any of us could have imagined.",2020-05-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5eb78f8dbdf729557ef4ab96,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,68,I thoroughly enjoyed John Wick Hex's truly clever gameplay concepts but the fashion in which it executes them could use a lot of fine-tuning in order for it to reach the heights of the top-notch film franchise that it's based on.,2020-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5eb73447bdf729557ef4ab8d,GBAtemp,Stephen Malone,80,"If you’re looking for a John Wick game, John Wick Hex probably won’t satisfy you. However, if you’re happy with a tight, smart turn-based strategy game whose main character happens to look a lot like John Wick, this is exactly what you’re looking for.",2020-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5eb6a84abdf729557ef4ab64,VideoGamer,Joshua Wise,80,"John Wick Hex could have been a number of different games, none of them as strange and satisfying as this.",2020-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5eb66f1cbdf729557ef4ab5b,GamingBolt,Will Borger,70,"Its stiff and wonky animations don't match up to the impressive choreography of the films, but John Wick Hex is a good game that captures the feel of the films while adding a tactical edge.",2020-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5eb4544fbdf729557ef4aa46,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,80,"John Wick Hex isn’t your traditional movie tie-in game. Whereas so many others take a franchise and shoe horn it into a genre, Bithell Games have taken John Wick under a microscope, examined its DNA and gamified the essence of it. It’s an ingenious take on what it means to be the Baba Yaga, an efficient killing machine that’s as human as the next guy but fights like an assassin savant.",2020-05-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5eb19bdebdf729557ef4a839,Sirus Gaming,May Alturas,65,"The entertainment industry does this all the time, they take a very successful piece and turns it into something inadequate. This time, a great movie turned into a video game and it just doesn't cut it —heck, not even close.",2020-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5eb32b82bdf729557ef4a996,God is a Geek,Chris White,90,"John Wick Hex on PS4 is a faithful take on the movie franchise, providing challenging gameplay, a superb soundtrack, and an authentic experience. Although the game's difficulty ramps up towards the end, it's still a great approach to adapting the movies into a video game.",2020-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5eb32b7abdf729557ef4a994,Push Square,Robert Ramsey,70,"The game's at its best when you're being forced to adapt, but it has a bad habit of introducing scenarios that feel like they require trial and error",2020-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5eb1f77ebdf729557ef4a869,Slant Magazine,Justin Clark,70,This is a game where the triumphs come from tiny marvels of efficiency and careful planning rather than kinetic skill.,2020-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5eb195d7bdf729557ef4a836,PlayStation Universe,Sebastian Hawden,75,"Early on, John Wick Hex seemed far too random to enjoy. But as I spent more time with the game I got used to its systems and how it functioned and I started to enjoy myself more and more. Each level is a tactical game of cat and mouse and strategy and planning are vital. Positioning is key and thinking ahead of time is paramount. The story, graphics and especially the cutscenes are nothing to write home about but luckily the gameplay makes up for it. If you are up for a strategy title, John Wick Hex is fun as long as you are willing to give it a bit of time.",2020-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5e862e33bdf729557ef47272,GameOctane,Jason Germino,75,"Overall, John Wick Hex deserves your attention. It's got action, tactics, a great story, and a slick look. Fans of the movie would definitely enjoy the extra lore the developers took the time to create a story that fits perfectly in the world of John Wick Hex. The price of $19.99 is a solid deal for this game!",2019-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5e1e9f3d63796013cde61f00,MonsterVine,Shannon P. Drake,60,"The timeline idea is a neat gimmick but this is a pretty basic strategy game. If you want something simple or are a John Wick completist, it’s worth a gander. Otherwise, get back into the Long War mod for XCOM and blast alien scum.",2019-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5dbc8101c55ae12d47d2b740,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,80,"Despite the lack of polish, John Wick Hex is truly a very fun, yet tough game to play. The solid combat mechanics and amazing soundtrack create an addictive loop that makes you forget about some of the more frustrating moments. If you're a fan of the John Wick franchise, this game is a no brainer.",2019-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5db3115664f5787ec0134706,SECTOR.sk,Peter Dragula,60,John Wick should have bigger and better game. And much more fun. This is only short strategy game with few tactical elements.,2019-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5db1fe7264f5787ec013447d,Black Red Gaming,Benjamin Guthrie,50,"The game has unique features and a color palette that is pleasing to the eyes, but none of it can mask the clunky and oftentimes frustrating strategy gameplay. I find this game hard to recommend as a strategy game, and I certainly wouldn't consider it a John Wick game.",2019-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5dae928734f2907a2bb54b0a,Player2.net.au,Nick Getley,75,"John Wick Hex offers up intelligent action marred by a few shortcomings. Definitely one for fans of the films to check out, as well as anyone looking for a unique-but-light strategy title.",2019-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5dc9b55266e2226fc0062709,Geeks Under Grace,LJ Lowery,70,"The way that Bithell Games has had us step into the shoes of the Baba Yaga is a much more unique approach than we could've asked for, but there is plenty of room for improvement.",2019-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5daf97a234f2907a2bb551a8,Culture of Gaming,Taylor Evans,75,"John Wick Hex provides a unique take on the tactical top down game, and by adopting different systems, is able to capture the fast pace renowned in the films. The fun gameplay combined with the art style make John Wick Hex a fun, but albeit short, and occasionally awkward experience.",2019-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5da67ecb2410b928166d5e38,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"Although John Wick Hex doesn't play like you'd expect considering the source material, it still is a fun and entertaining title. The narrative is kept on the lighter side, really only existing so that you have a name to hunt through each of the chapters. The actual gameplay is delivered intriguingly, something I would never have thought of.",2019-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5da48145dcd01647a689fcb4,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,60,"The formula of this game is excellent for so many other applications in game that just isn’t John Wick. Slowing down a film series known for violence, speed, and momentum to thoughtful violence doesn’t work. John Wick Hex is far from a bad game, it’s just not as well… executed. Dissonance aside, the game offers a challenge through to the end, and isn’t insurmountable. The replay mode should be the highlight of John Wick Hex, but the stilted movement makes it a gag reel instead. So, if you can get past its issues and oddness, you’ll find an engrossing game of strategy and tactics where every bullet counts, and actually matters.",2019-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5da3f398dcd01647a689fc09,Gaming Nexus,Rob Larkin,88,"John Wick Hex is a fantastic game. It combines real strategy in a gameplay that feels truly unique in the RTS genre. It really captures the world of John Wick and brings the character from the silver screen faithfully onto the PC. There is a fluidity to the combat, but one that falls ever so slightly short of the effortless slickness that we've come to love about the title character. Missing that trick takes a near perfect game to just a notch below, but puts it squarely in good company as a top game of the year.",2019-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5da1c27942a7a622bb5fdf89,GameSpot,Alessandro Barbosa,80,John Wick Hex successfully adapts the action from the film trilogy with a satisfyingly clever and fast-paced spin on turn-based combat.,2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5e3057148ef20507ce4abde9,Gameblog,Vincent Elmer-Haerrig,80,"Transport Fever 2 is a game that will be appreciated in the long term. No doubt it will evolve over several years with a very dense content that will have to be explored. At a time when the player is taken by the hand systematically and where frustration is only little accepted by the players, TF2 asks you to dig, to search and to experiment. A little more information on how to manage railway flows and crossings would probably have benn a good idea. But the satisfaction of seeing that everything is working properly, the optimization of lines and routes are all rewards for your efforts. The fever is going up and it's not because you're sick!",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b2511694c604e1b8dc597dd096fc9c1 5e1d0af3117f2f0cdf3db980,TheSixthAxis,gazzagb,70,"If you're new to the series, Transport Fever 2 is a great place to start. The campaign offers a gentle introduction to transportation logistics, while the late game guides you through managing modern cities. The new demand and production mechanics may annoy some more experienced players, who will also notice that this game isn't as much of a step forwards as Transport Fever 1 was over Train Fever, but fans will definitely find endless hours of replayabilty as they grow and master their transport empire.",2020-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b2511694c604e1b8dc597dd096fc9c1 5e18f06d117f2f0cdf3db7a2,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,Transport Fever 2 forgoes fail conditions and instead lets players focus on the beauty and elegance of designing the perfect transportation system.,2020-01-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b2511694c604e1b8dc597dd096fc9c1 5e172c3d117f2f0cdf3db649,Guardian,Rick Lane,60,There's much joy to be had building freight networks and watching cities grow … but what about the real-world pitfalls?,2020-01-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b2511694c604e1b8dc597dd096fc9c1 5e146ca6117f2f0cdf3db46b,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,70,"Good transport simulation with three historic campaigns, a lot of vehicles and some unpleasant failings.",2020-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b2511694c604e1b8dc597dd096fc9c1 5e24bfc24a8a3b376f438b5b,Gamerweb.pl,Kasjan Nowak,80,"Transport Fever 2 is a classic economic strategy game. Our goal is to create a prosperous transportation company. Transport Fever 2 has a bright future thanks to the integration with the Steam Workshop. Game has polished old, well-known elements but has better campaign than previous titles from Urban Games. Definitely the genre fans should consider adding Transport Fever 2 to their collection.",2019-12-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b2511694c604e1b8dc597dd096fc9c1 5f1f0aabd88e035744c1bf51,RedTieGuy,Basil Frank,85,,2019-12-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,0b2511694c604e1b8dc597dd096fc9c1 5dfa399b239b721b0efd95c8,PC Gamer,Rick Lane,72,"Transport Fever 2 offers a pleasingly detailed logistics simulation, although it does move mightily slow at times.",2019-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b2511694c604e1b8dc597dd096fc9c1 5df6148b239b721b0efd92ec,Wccftech,Chris Wray,70,"Transport Fever 2 is a toothless but still ultimately enjoyable simulation of all things infrastructure. As you set up resource lines, passenger routes and more, you'll see the world develop and grow around your inputs and influence which is enjoyable and even an addictive thing. Simple and easy to get into, the core problem is that it takes simple a little too literally, with the game offering no real challenge throughout any game mode. Still, if you enjoy this sort of game, you could do a lot worse than Transport Fever 2.",2019-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b2511694c604e1b8dc597dd096fc9c1 60a315baa321e63347095e9e,GameOnAUS,Royce Wilson,100,"Ultimately, Transport Fever 2 is for a particular kind of gamer – the kind who wants to build and run a transport network and watch as it helps cities and towns grow. There’s still a few potholes in the road and some trackwork that needs to be done, but there is a lot of fun to be had here as long as you mind the gap – and if you like transport or simulation games, this is definitely one you want a ticket for.",2019-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,0b2511694c604e1b8dc597dd096fc9c1 5e14e749117f2f0cdf3db514,33bits,Euyen Esquefa Pons,80,"Transport Fever 2 is a great management game with a great campaign and a very high level of micro-management. Only its performance problems and certain debatable decisions at quality of life level prevent it from achieving the excellence. But still, game totally recommended for those who enjoy tycoon games, and worthy heir of the Transport Tycoon saga.",2019-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,0b2511694c604e1b8dc597dd096fc9c1 5df28e25ad4f81777e1f5682,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,90,I can't think of a single thing that truly disappointed me about Transport Fever 2.,2019-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b2511694c604e1b8dc597dd096fc9c1 61ac9be01728494e95169074,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,70,"DARQ: Complete Edition is a very curious and compelling living nightmare. Fans of puzzle adventures games like Myst or Broken Sword will find the alluring mystery and quandaries to solve to be very satisfying. The art direction is impressive, and for a title that was developed by an incredibly small team, it is comparable to mid-level developed indie creations. It is simplicity in a very pure form, and that is why it works so well... at least when it doesn't glitch.",2021-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 60a2861aa321e63347095da3,GameMAG,,70,"Deep atmosphere, rare setting and cool puzzles are tied up with lackluster music, boring monster encounters, and a plot, that's a little way too obscure. There is a lot to like about DARQ, but be ready for many shortcomings.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 615e14ddc44fe6288eaddb1a,DVS Gaming,,75,This was an amazing Indie Dev Puzzle Horror Game. One of the best I’ve played on the Nintendo Switch.,2021-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 609094086a418dc538cbb131,Blast Away the Game Review,Dustin Murphy,90,"DARQ: Complete Edition will make you play it time and time again, hunting down secret encounters, secret items, and hoping you’ve somehow managed to survive along the way for the best experience yet.",2021-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 60816cdd79a3a34d882b2588,Merlin'in Kazanı,Samet Basri Taşlı,75,"Despite its short playtime, DARQ: Complete Edition is a good puzzle / platform game that you can enjoy. It is perfect for those who want a little scare while solving puzzles.",2021-04-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 607ed83d79a3a34d882b22b5,Pure Nintendo,Sophie Hiner,75,"DARQ Complete Edition is a dark puzzle platformer in which you must help a boy named Lloyd navigate a seemingly endless loop of nightmares. Its lack of story and solid scares may disappoint some players, but it's a solid pick-up for those seeking a quick, creepy gaming experience.",2021-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 607b4a7679a3a34d882b1ee7,Chicas Gamers,Estela Villa,,"DARQ is one of the most original games that I have played in recent times. Despite its short duration, DARQ transmits to an atmosphere of nightmares, gloomy and terrifying, from which you can only get out by solving well-constructed puzzles and with mechanics that will make your brain does a lot of exercise.",2021-04-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 607a840a79a3a34d882b1ec0,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,70,"Still, it is hard to forgive the length, the lack of the story, and the fact that after you played or, replayed it once more, there is nothing more to do here. The atmosphere is special, the puzzles are well thought out, and the environment is very detailed, but each player has to decide for themselves how 2-3 hours of fun should translate into a price tag.",2021-04-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 60784745cfbed43e46467038,GameSpace,Scott Jeslis,90,"DARQ Complete Edition for the Nintendo Switch is a joy to play if you like creative, physics-based puzzlers with a touch of platforming. The ""wow factor"" from this one is an exhilarating reactive emotion for many of these unique, dimension bending solutions. If you like low-key puzzle games, with a dark Tim Burton presentation-quality, all at an affordable price then place this on your ""must buy"" list!",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 6077b60dcfbed43e46466f88,WayTooManyGames,Jordan Hawes,75,"DARQ is an experience that I’m glad I finally got to play. It offers unique puzzles and mechanics within a macabre theme that I love. It really made an effort to create a seamless experience that had me playing all the way through and enjoying every moment. I will mention that it is quite short, but I don’t mind as it offered a tight experience that had me engaged the entire time.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 6076bdefcfbed43e46466e5c,Jump Dash Roll,Ant Barlow,70,"Darq: Complete Edition is a solid puzzle game with a familiar look and an adequate challenge. The inclusion of two puzzle-heavy additional levels help affirm its identity, but it still always feels a bit torn between its two worlds.",2021-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 606de62ccfbed43e464665ae,Nerdburglars,Dan Hastings,85,DARQ manages to deliver a frightening experience without ever explicitly scaring you. The subtle themes of darkness and despair are woven into every room that slowly chips away at happiness to create an incredible atmosphere that rises and falls as you make your way through the rather short adventure. The use of multiple perspectives on a single 2d world does so much to enhance the challenge level without having to resort to convoluted puzzle solutions that only serve to frustrate the player. You simply have to think outside of the box and the solution will be there. DARQ is an incredibly immersive experience that should be on the list of every horror fan.,2021-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 606c8dc3cfbed43e4646649c,Noisy Pixel,Jacob Kavanaugh,75,"If you can appreciate a unique art style and want to try your hand at some creative puzzles, then DARQ: Complete Edition is a game you’ll adore. However, there’s very little in the way of narrative build-up that makes your connection to this world and the character flimsy. This is only hurt further by its short runtime, but it still manages to provide an exceptional experience.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 606ad607cfbed43e4646627d,ThisGenGaming,Robby Bisschop,90,DARQ is a masterclass indiegame with brilliant level design and perfect audio. The brevity of the experience is only amplified by the uniquely grim aesthetic and the mindbending levels that make you hunger for more.,2021-04-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 60692334cfbed43e46466212,But Why Tho?,Spencer Icasiano,70,"A great game for a weekend or even just an afternoon, DARQ: Complete Edition packs in about 4-6 hours of spooky puzzles. Best enjoyed with headphones, its strengths are its immersive and chilling sound design provided by Cyberpunk 2077 and Hitman’s Bjørn Jacobsen, and its creative, perspective-shifting platforming within a vividly realized world. While it leans more unsettling than scary and at times relies too heavily on cheap scares, it’s a satisfying, imaginative game that is well-deserving of an afternoon. I wouldn’t recommend it to cure any sleep issues, though.",2021-04-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 606a544dcfbed43e46466265,GameBlast,Alexandre Galvão,75,"DARQ: Complete Edition is one of those titles that comes in the right measure in almost every way: a very good level of challenge, satisfactory duration, simple gameplay and an inviting art to attract anyone's attention. There is only a slight caveat about the difficulty for those who prefer a more elaborate mental challenge, as the game does not have any tasks that I can call formidable, or a difficulty setting that encourages playing it again.",2021-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 6065f4f4cfbed43e46465fda,KeenGamer,Jordan Onslow,70,"DARQ is a unique combination of short, succinct puzzles taking place over the backdrop of a David Lynch movie. Follow the story of Lloyd, a malnourished man attempting to escape his mind-bending dreams. The 2019 hit returns, with this triumphant complete edition.",2021-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 6061fe7bcfbed43e46465a72,PlayStation LifeStyle,Annette Polis,80,"Because I'm much more inclined to play these sorts of puzzle platformers on a console over computer, DARQ has been in various wishlists of mine for some time. I'm honestly glad that I waited for the chance to play this on my PS5, not only because my old laptop couldn't have handled it, but I feel that this complete edition is a polished final version and everything the developers wanted it to be. It runs smooth as silk, autosaves frequently, those scary moments have more impact when I witness them on a TV over a computer screen. DARQ Complete Edition has been such a positive experience for me that I'm excited to see what Unfold Games does next.",2021-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 605e0f53cfbed43e4646572f,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"DARQ may be short, but it’s the perfect length to ensure it never outstays its welcome. It uses clever puzzles and a fantastic atmosphere to draw you in, then challenges you just the right amount to keep you invested. The inclusion of the DLC makes the Complete Edition the best way to play, and if you enjoy a mind-bending and physics-twisting puzzler, you’ll love everything DARQ has to offer.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 60089c140f8974118c9389fe,TheSixthAxis,Adrian Burrows,50,"Darq initially intrigued me with its Tim Burton inspired dream world and brain bending puzzles. Sadly, things moved sharply in decline after those positive first impressions. Tedious stealth sections often killed the pace, as did all the trudging back and forth to collect items, and the dizzying nausea-inducing puzzle section? That's just mean. Darq is less the compelling brilliance of Nightmare Before Christmas and more the baffling misfire that was Alice in Wonderland.",2021-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 606cfd1ccfbed43e46466521,Digital Chumps,Alex Tudor,80,"Darq isn't the most difficult puzzle game out there, but it does excel in all uniqueness categories. Its greyscale art style adds to its overwhelmingly gothic vibe while providing puzzles that are difficult enough to force you to pause yet easy enough to solve. It's definitely something to check out, even if you won't be challenged to the fullest extent.",2020-04-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,0af5da05c76943f8a7da7cc65949ffd4 6160c5bb31e668419b3775d3,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,70,"Tribes of Midgard is trying to do a lot and implements some new and interesting mechanics in the process; unfortunately, the balancing and day/night cycle could use a little ironing out before it’s worthy of Valhalla. Still, it deserves your time and attention now, especially if you’re a fan of swiftly getting a system down perfectly and don’t mind repeatedly dying in an effort to achieve that. Once Tribes of Midgard comes into its own — and it will — it’s safe to say it’ll be a pretty addicting experience. For those still on the fence, put this on your Wishlist — you’ll want to keep an eye on this one.",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 61489f7e58073012489196f6,CFG Games,,90,Tribes of Midgard is the entry level survival game for those who either don't play the genre or are new to it.,2021-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 612b0ee21296706129ecd53b,PSX Brasil,Rui Celso,80,"Tribes of Midgard is a fun and addictive multiplayer game to some extent. Even though some random matches can bring more frustration than fun, it's worth setting out on a journey into the unknown or with your friends.",2021-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 6129325a300b9f40f6a20544,Zoomg,محمد صادق تواضعی,70,Tribes of Midgard has some interesting innovations and things in terms of gameplay.,2021-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 6123debcdddac9f15dbf3859,GamingTrend,Ron Burke,75,"A mashup of many genres, Tribes of Midgard manages to do many things well. It does ask a great deal from you, and it offers little in the way of instruction, but if cooperation and discovery under pressure is your jam, this is the game for you.",2021-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 6122ba006ffaa0ca0ef6ce6f,BaziCenter,تیم تحریریه بازیسنتر,70,"Tribes of Midgard feels adventurous and entertaining, and while the Endless mode is nothing special, the Saga section of the game carries the weight on its own and eventually delivers, even though some annoying bugs hurt the overall experience.",2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 6123ab5e90b676e80f3105d9,SomHráč.sk,Róbert Herda,70,Tribes of Midgard is a fun action survival title that you should keep an eye out for.,2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 61efa2b19e5c48c548d71a32,ElderPlayers ,Mohammed Ahmed Alsharif,70,"Tribes of Midgard provided a beautiful and fun fighting and survival system and a wide world, its difficulty in single play was exaggerated and with technical problems this game may not suit some of the people, I enjoyed playing it and fighting giants was an enjoyable experience",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 611df4349c30d277759593c5,Geek Culture,Jake Su,68,"An excellent concept held back by poor execution, Tribes of Midgard is not the godsend it is supposed to be.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 611a9b63d43f314421a91268,GameGrin,Adam Kerr,70,"Tribes of Midgard is a well-polished, accessible experience. Allowing up to 10 players to take part, the game runs well on most hardware and is easy to pick up and play. The biggest concern is how unenjoyable the game is alone.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 61196ce09d9c7d02ee8a90df,IGN Middle East,Zaher Albalbisi,74,"Tribes of Midgard mixes what turns out to be a fun replayable idea, by getting players to work together to survive and beat whatever threatens their dear village. What the game does best is bringing an enjoyable experience to those who became veterans in the survival genre of games and also those who find this genre hard and complicated, still, however, there are many tech issues, and some aspects of the game need more polishing while we might forgive it's dated visuals due to the value it brings for a $20 price. The microtransactions are very overpriced but thankfully they are not crucial to enjoy the game.",2021-08-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 611a5f99d43f314421a911e5,Checkpoint Gaming,Alex Beaty,60,"Come with the tribe and stay for the grind if that’s your thing though this isn’t for everyone. Much of the game is spent either gathering or fighting until your weapons break as you beg for more souls to make the necessary upgrades and repairs to the camp. While it does offer a battle pass that’s free I’d still proceed with caution. There is a real challenge here that requires strategy but it falls short with the settings available in Survival mode for those either looking for a more brutal challenge or an easy go instead. Tribes of Midgard is best played with friends but if you’re after a game that rewards persistence then maybe you’ll find the value in solo-play too. It’s got lofty ambitions, but it doesn’t quite manage to meet them – at least not yet.",2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 6138f6ab5184774561134117,MMORPG.com,Mitchell Gassner,75,"Is Tribes of Midgard fun? Yes. Is it all it can be? Not yet, but there's hope. This is the first of several scheduled seasons. We don’t have long to wait for more content either. Season 1 has a mid-season patch scheduled for September, followed in November by Season 2. ToM has room for growth, and those upcoming seasons may hold that one piece of the puzzle that gives Tribes of Midgard the longevity it deserves. If they don’t, Norsfell Games will find the excitement surrounding the launch of Tribes of Midgard will be overcome by Ragnarok.",2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 611164e181dfdd2baab619de,PlayStation LifeStyle,Paulmichael Contreras,75,"Tribes of Midgard has its moments of awe buried in a mountain of grinding. Players who enjoy a long haul to get to sweet rewards will find a lot to love here, especially for only $19.99. Others who don't have the time to invest in yet another survival game will probably want to look elsewhere, though unlocking the Survival mode can make things easy enough to simply enjoy the game on your own terms. Playing with friends is, as usual, the best way to experience this co-op adventure, over and over and over again.",2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 6110d48081dfdd2baab617b2,Gaming Nexus,Elliot Hilderbrand,85,"Tribes of Midgard struggles with an outside force it has no control over that prevents it from being near perfect; it requires friends to play with. Alone, or with strangers who don't work together there is just too much going on at once, making the game feel like an endless assault of chores that need done right away. But if you can get a regular group, taking down the seasonal boss is totally worth the effort.",2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 611ab2a5d43f314421a91296,Game Rant,Cameron Corliss,60,"Tribes of Midgard's quality is largely dependant on what the player enjoys but not in the traditional sense. It's a sort of all-or-nothing enjoyment where those that like making a task list and scratching off objectives will find something worth spending hundreds of hours in, but those that are on the other end of the spectrum will find it dull. If the player is that specific type of person, Tribes of Midgard will be well worth the investment, but if not, things may start to feel stretched a bit thin.",2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 611070377d2c2123d8ea3f6a,PC Invasion,Jason Rodriguez,60,"Tribes of Midgard has a lot of interesting concepts, from Norse Mythology inspirations to facets from other genres. Unfortunately, it's dragged down by poor pacing and rushing just to complete objectives. It's better if you have friends who also enjoy it. Unfortunately, as a solo player, you'll start wondering if there's anything else to look forward to.",2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 611070497d2c2123d8ea3f6f,IGN,Leana Hafer,70,"Tribes of Midgard is a hectic, exciting, Norse-flavored action RPG that is best faced with a shield wall full of friends.",2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 610a9f4dbbe373ec7b09730d,Wccftech,Nathan Birch,70,"Tribes of Midgard can be a fun, satisfying, and surprisingly friendly action-survival experience, but without the right guide and crew, you might find yourself lost at sea. Dedicated Vikings may find treasure here, but for some, Tribes of Midgard will wear thin quickly – just another trinket for your pile of shame.",2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 611070e481dfdd2baab61751,GamingBolt,,70,"Tribes of Midgard is a great concept, but half-baked mechanics and design decisions prevent it from reaching the triumphs it could.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 61081314d331d5c7af43ea75,PlayStation Universe,Sebastian Hawden,80,"An enjoyable blend of genres and gameplay systems gives Tribes of Midgard a unique feel. While not being revolutionary, it manages to create a pleasant online experience rarely seen on a PlayStation platform. It looks clean, feels fresh and has enough content to keep you going for a long time. While I am not a massive fan of the Fortnite-style progression system, I loved the rewards tied to your Trophies. Tribes of Midgard is great, especially if you have friends to quest with.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 6107c9dbd331d5c7af43ea2f,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,75,"Tribes of Midgard has some great ideas, but the cosmetic rewards, short skill trees and difficulty in unlocking new classes makes it feel a little ""early access"".",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 6110710a81dfdd2baab61753,Everyeye.it,Michelangelo Casto,70,"Tribes of Midgard is a good compromise between team play, exploration and survival. A sandbox with an intriguing setting, albeit artistically un-inspired, which offers a type of approach to the genre by virtue of accessibility and cooperation.",2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 610421aa4d9073a176b31ac2,Twinfinite,Zhiqing Wan,80,"Tribes of Midgard isn’t going to be for everyone. The solo experience features all of the intensity that comes with the time crunch, but very little of the fun, and it’s certainly not for players who might be looking for another chill Valheim-like viking experience. But for what it sets out to do, it executes it well. Tribes of Midgard successfully evokes that feeling of setting out as a united tribe in its multiplayer sessions, and the heart of the game lies in sharing the burden of fighting that ticking clock and hoping that you can all pull together in time to beat the odds.",2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 60fff5e0fa0af179cc4a21c3,Fextralife,,83,"Tribes of Midgard is a jack-of-all-trades that combines the best mechanics of popular titles like Don't Starve Together, Hades and Diablo, and mashes it all together to create a magically charming yet chaotic world. Your efforts to save the Seed of Yggdrasil from destruction won't be in vain and are in fact rewarded, which lets you start better sessions in your next runs. With numerous hours at your disposal, you wouldn't want to sleep on this one.",2021-07-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 60fff16ffa0af179cc4a21bb,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,84,"It is not often that a game attempts to fuse elements from so many genres. Usually, the result weakens the overall experience but Tribes of Midgard is that rare exception, a game in which all the disparate parts resonate and reinforce each other. The early levels can grow a bit repetitive but exploration, crafting, and combat continue to engage throughout. Tribes of Midgard should appeal to fans of action RPGs, survival games, co-op PvE and of course, the rich tapestry of Viking combat, lore, and culture.",2021-07-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 60feb1e88023276a87e5c0ba,Screen Rant,Laura Gray,90,"Tribes of Midgard offers players engaging survival mechanics with unique design choices that make gameplay a rewarding experience. With a few expansions to the base building options, Tribes of Midgard would be a well-rounded and unique option for survival-style gameplay.",2021-07-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 60feb14f8023276a87e5c0b5,Attack of the Fanboy,William Schwartz,70,"While some problems can be overlooked, the half baked ideas, bugs, and overall unbalanced experience keep excitement to keep playing in check.",2021-07-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 60feb12a8023276a87e5c0af,ACG,Jeremy Penter,,,2021-07-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 6119cba89d9c7d02ee8a9166,Digital Chumps,Ben Sheene,80,"Tribes of Midgard blends survival, crafting, and action in a cooperative Viking setting. But if you aren't matched with a helpful, communicative lobby, be prepared to spend long stretches of time engaging in the game's less fun activities.",2018-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec9f7851c917448fbc4a7ee84d0780d9 6299bbd10bfe2deada17be6a,Enternity.gr,Nikitas Kavouklis,80,Zombie Army 4: Dead War won us over with its simplicity.,2022-05-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 627d69b1008489e208d9082f,MKAU Gaming,Shane Walsh,90,"One thing Rebellion does well across all of their games is the level designs, and this is another perfect example. As you travel across the war-torn European locations, the occult references are heavily present. If you keep your eyes out, you may be able to find some sneaky easter eggs, from typewriters that will print out references from classic horror movies to evil dolls that haunt the player, leaning towards a very Annabelle-like appearance. There are also collectables to find and shoot, like comic books and zombie hands that dance around.",2022-05-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 6276a692008489e208d8dee1,Pure Nintendo,Jesse Taylor,80,"Zombie Army 4: Dead War might be one of the most technically impressive games to come to Nintendo Switch in quite some time. With all the action on screen, the game manages to maintain a smooth and consistent experience regardless of how many enemies or online players are present. It's a goofy, campy title that knows it's goofy and steers into that goofiness throughout your adventure. It's also unique in that it's as much fun to play by yourself as it is to play with friends, although I have to admit playing with friends makes the experience a little more hysterical. While the character movement is too janky for its own good, this doesn't ruin the experience at all. Put simply, if you're looking for a good zombie shooter to play by yourself or with friends, then Zombie Army 4 must absolutely be at the top of your list.",2022-05-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 628e7db30bfe2deada1782db,NaviGames,,85,"Zombie Army 4: Dead War is a game that answers the question ""What would have happened if Hitler had an army of zombies?"" No one has ever asked that question, but this game is so much fun that it doesn't matter. If you're a fan of zombies, it's a must check it out.",2022-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 62658dd1008489e208d87b52,COGconnected,James Paley,75,"Honestly, Zombie Army 4 is exactly what you’re expecting it to be. Which is totally fine! If you’ve got a craving for gory undead violence, this game has just what you’re looking for. In spite of the weird pacing and curious boss placements, there’s still a lot of fun to be had. Especially if you’ve got a propensity for long range kills and curious weapons. If you want a dang decent undead action game on the Switch, check out Zombie Army 4: Dead War.",2022-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 6263346d008489e208d8752b,The Beta Network,Anthony Culinas,70,"Zombie Army 4: Dead War is the game-iest video game I’ve reviewed in quite some time, but it actually ended up being more entertaining than I thought. While the flow of gameplay is as one-note as it gets and the story is a complete waste of time, Zombie Army 4 still features an amusing 10-12 hour campaign and horde mode that’s best experienced in short bursts.",2022-04-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 6262b757008489e208d87316,NintendoWorldReport,Trey Johnson,90,"It's a great game that you can play solo or with friends, and it does a great job combining horror and action. If the online ends up working as well as the offline does when the game releases, you will lose loads of hours in this world. With all of the customization that you can do for multiple characters, weapons, and abilities with much more paid DLC to come, it's easy to imagine sinking tons of hours and bullets into this never-ending zombie war.",2022-04-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 6262b5ab008489e208d8730a,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,80,"Zombie Army 4: Dead War is a surprisingly solid Switch port of one of our favourite Rebellion titles thus far. There's a ton of zombie Nazi-slaying sweetness to get stuck into here and, although the graphics have taken a hit and the frame rate has been halved in comparison to other platforms, what's here is eminently playable in both docked and handheld modes. Whether you're taking on Hitler's undead hordes alone or with a few friends in tow, this one's a ton of schlocky B-movie fun that gets a great big thumbs up from us.",2022-04-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 607ef57e79a3a34d882b22d6,XboxEra,Jesse Norris,78,Few things in the world of video games are as fun as killing Nazis and shooting Zombies. Zombie Army 4: Dead War does a damned fine job of combining the two.,2021-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 6079dcd479a3a34d882b1e68,Hobby Consolas,David Martinez,78,"Higher framerate and 4K resolution improve the experience of killing zombies, either solo or in coop multiplayer, but even in next gen consoles, we found some technical issues and lots of microtransactions.",2021-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5f59a848f7c1f130627f5d9b,GameOctane,Ryan Welch,83,"I have been really enjoying Zombie Army 4, and I highly recommend you give it a shot. If you have played any of the previous games, or if you are looking for a short, multiplayer shooter, then you are in for a treat. It is a blast to play with friends, and if you are a fan of zombie games, you owe it to yourself to play it.",2020-06-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e7e9416bdf729557ef463b1,Blast Away the Game Review,Dustin Murphy,90,"With the ability to put your skills to the test, Zombie Army 4: Dead War is the best there is at what it does and has to offer. It’s an impressive military simulator put into an alternative reality where zombies have taken over, which boasts a fun but challenging Horde mode offers replayability we haven’t seen until now. If you’re looking for a game to play consistently, this is your chance.",2020-03-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5f0f51ddd88e035744c1acd0,Handsome Phantom,Philip Neyman,85,"One thing is certain about this game, you will have fun. After all, isn’t that what video games are supposed to be?",2020-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e7bd000bdf729557ef45f7a,GotGame,Dragos Dobre,70,"Zombie Army 4 is incredibly fun, especially when playing with friends, but I feel it could feature slightly more content. The good thing is that the developer promised us a handful of new maps. Until then, I will be polishing my weapons and I will keep throwing molotov cocktails at zombies.",2020-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e7107d9bdf729557ef44ec0,Black Red Gaming,Benjamin Guthrie,70,"Despite being a familiar game in a sea of others, Zombie Army 4: Dead War is still a fun zombie shooter with a wide variety of zombie types and fun levels.",2020-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5ee6ad36c28b1c4114c287be,Hey Poor Player,,80,"I very much enjoyed my time spent with Zombie Army 4: Dead War. As a bit of a horror buff, the game’s goofy, self-aware narrative was a joy to blast my way through. And when it comes to online multiplayer, its cooperative carnage is easy to pick up, and nearly impossible to put down thanks to its addicting scoring system, excellent stage design, and a fun, customizable Horde mode. Still, if you’ve had your fill co-op of zombie shooter like Left 4 Dead, World War Z, and Black Ops 4: Zombies, I’m not sure the game will do enough to rekindle your love for the genre.",2020-03-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e6f33ecbdf729557ef44787,GameSpace,Scott Wiley,80,"While there is the occasional horror moment that may make you jump, for the most part, I’d describe this as arcade-like fun that is easy to pick up and enjoy. Grab some friends and see who’s the best shot among you.",2020-03-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e5e7a79bdf729557ef4279f,ZTGD,Ken McKown,80,Zombie Army 4 is a fine end to the series.,2020-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e5e4ec1bdf729557ef42762,Cubed3,Luke Hemming,80,"It's fair to say that Zombie Army 4: Dead War won't be winning an award for originality any time soon, but it's hard to deny the simplistic joys of placing a well aimed explosive bullet into the crusty cranium of a distant, slow-moving cannibal corpse.",2020-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e5d721abdf729557ef4269a,Total Gaming Network,Shawn Zipay,80,"Need a fun, atmospheric, campy, and sometimes humorous co-op zombie shooter? Zombie Army 4: Dead War is pretty much a no-brainer.",2020-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e5d6148bdf729557ef42666,Game Informer,Brian Shea,75,"Despite some fun gunplay, the repetitive nature of the campaign means that the undead aren't the only ones wandering mindlessly",2020-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5f0e49ddd88e035744c1ab0c,NookGaming,Thomas Knight,80,"I actually played Zombie Army 4: Dead War enough that my hand began to hurt at one point because I couldn't put it down. It's delightfully gory and the gameplay is incredibly fun.Playing solo was fun, but it improved even further in co-op with a good group. I recommend this game in general, but I recommend it even more if you can convince some friends to pick it up at the same time.",2020-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 6254fe5c008489e208d7fca9,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,75,A solid zombie shooter with plenty of replayability that struggles at time with pacing,2020-02-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e5aa638bdf729557ef4213f,The Outerhaven Productions,,70,"A simple Zombie game to sit back and relax to while you split heads open like overripe watermelons, what's not to love?",2020-02-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e5662fabdf729557ef41b1b,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,80,"Zombie Army 4: Dead War is a great follow up to Rebellion's Zombie Army Trilogy. Everything not only looks better, but feels better and comes with tons of replayability.",2020-02-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5ec447fcc28b1c4114c25f31,Unboxholics,Λεωνίδας Στραβάκος,80,"Rebellion kept the core of the previous games, added many updated elements from Strange Brigade and made an excellent co-op zombie shooter game that you will throughly enjoy if you like this genre.",2020-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e642fd7bdf729557ef42ee6,Rectify Gaming,Dave Rodriguez,75,“Zombie Army 4: Dead War’s fun coop and well designed campaign elevates the franchise beyond being a mere spin-off”,2020-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e54cf1dbdf729557ef41941,Easy Allies,Michael Huber,75,Zombie Army 4 is relentlessly entertaining on your own or with friends.,2020-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e53965abdf729557ef4165e,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Oscar Garcia Mompean,75,"Zombie Army 4: Dead War is a very fun game that does not want to get lost in the plot or playable complexities that seem to prevail today and just wants you to have a good time in front of your console and de-stress yourself by ending these annoying ""no dead people"". A great game that stands out for the large amount of content and that is enjoyed more in company than alone as its multiplayer branch is the most enjoyable of the game and that extends the experience almost infinitely beyond its campaign.",2020-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e70dffcbdf729557ef44e28,OnlySP,,80,"Zombie Army 4: Dead War delivers all the archetypal aspects of zombie, lore from its Haitian folklore origins, novels, and iconic films. The storyline and gameplay have a classic B-movie vibe, and Rebellion gives the audience what they would want:gore, humour, and satisfying kills. The studio has taken the series to the next level with tons of undead, missions, and areas to explore. Even if this game is a player’s first experience of the Zombie Army franchise, it is a great title to start with. Rebellion has perfected the zombie shooter, and the titanic zombie shark transforms the game into somewhat of a masterpiece.",2020-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e751dfabdf729557ef4558d,Pixel Arts,Ali Rajabi,60,"Making a zombie-based shooter game is especially hard when an idea is repeated thousands of times. Developers must redefine all items without duplication. Unfortunately, Zombie Army 4 is not a title that has been able to meet these challenges. The story of the game is almost void and completely disappears in the shadow of half-full gameplay. Duplicate stages, lack of variety and poor single-player content make Zombie Army 4 less valuable than its cheaper competitors such as Killing Floor 2. Of course, if you're a fan of such titles, the experience doesn't hurt. But if you're looking for a lasting choice, it's best to forget about Zombie Army 4.",2020-02-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 61f08c519e5c48c548d729f1,JumpCut PLAY,Sam Comrie,90,"Zombie Army 4: Dead War is a zombie fun house, bringing back good old fashioned co-op fun.",2020-02-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e4e8010bdf729557ef410c8,Gaming Nexus,Zachary Atwood,85,"Zombie Army 4 feels like an old friend you're reconnecting with after a few years. Even though it's similar to its predecessors, the game has been refined into something that holds greater mass appeal. Weapon upgrading, fresh enemy design, and a packed progression system give players a reason to keep coming back. The core gameplay loop is even better more when tackled in co-op, yielding some hilarious and action-packed adventures. Despite the good, the game's core issues arise from a bland campaign that lacks the impressive set pieces and locations from the previous iterations.",2020-02-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e4e09acbdf729557ef41093,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,86,"In terms of would I recommend the game, yes I would, if you are the sort of person who likes the added challenge of big brutes breaking up your otherwise sniper fueled game then you will probably love it. If you've enjoyed the previous games in the series then this should be an easy choice of buy. If you are like me though and don't like having to totally shift gears and fight up close battles in a game that revolves around long range combat then maybe give it a miss… unless you regularly have group gaming sessions in which case multiplayer may well make it worth your while.",2020-02-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e4bee69bdf729557ef40c18,Saudi Gamer,عبدالرحمن بعيون,60,"If you are looking for a fun co-op game, Zombie Army 4: Dead War is the answer even if you don't like zombie games, but don't expect any major changes over the past entries or new ideas compared to other zombie games.",2020-02-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e4cf359bdf729557ef40f19,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,90,"New mechanics, enemies and a much more fluid campaign revitalizes what – to me – felt like a dead (no pun intended) franchise. Rebellion might have taken three games and a big gamble with Strange Brigade, but its foundations turn Zombie Army 4 one of the best games they’ve ever created.",2020-02-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e4c9e55bdf729557ef40ed2,The PlayStation Brahs,,80,"This game is made for co-op play and I don’t think it would have been as much fun on my own. From screaming run or begging for someone to pick me up the laughter was always in abundance. Tight areas that made it damn near impossible to spray everything in sight kept the tension up along with a downed buddy in larger areas way away from everyone else. Zombie Army 4 looks highly improved and the gunplay is spot on. I don’t recall many complaints from the actual guns themselves just maybe more options. Some of the minor glitches of the game hold it back and the lack of variety with bosses was disappointing. The horde mode was quite different from the campaign as in the way it played and I felt it hurt the overall game. However, there is a lot to discover about the game and that might sound odd when speaking about a zombie game. This isn’t some major story-driven game, it’s about kicking zombie ass and it does it pretty well. Just make sure you bring a friend to the fight.",2020-02-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e4c719ebdf729557ef40e3c,Pardis Game,Mohammad Mahdi Hossein Zadeh,60,"Zombie Army 4: Dead War is a title filled with contradictions and mistakes. It has no depth, and is not capable of convincing you to keep playing it. The story is bad and politicized. On the other hand, the gameplay is acceptable, and the Horde mode is pleasing",2020-02-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e494740bdf729557ef408e4,Rely On Horror,Avery Xavier Chu,65,"The Zombie Army franchise may have started off as a knockoff of the Call of Duty: Zombies mode, but it certainly has aged a hell of...Zombie Army 4...",2020-02-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 5e4a5eecbdf729557ef4099e,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,75,Some things can be improved like the bugs and amount of horde maps but overall this one is worth dying for.,2020-02-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,475691037f00498fa752cd9ecf258b6b 6274c0d9008489e208d8d56e,IGN Italy,Stefano Castelli,75,"An interesting game clearly inspired by Animal Crossing, yet with enough quirk to claim its own charm. The ""forced"" gameplay rhythm may turn off some players.",2022-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 6175b268a8056001e167a19e,GameGrin,Artura Dawn,85,"Cozy Grove's day-by-day mechanics can be frustrating to some, but is a definite welcome addition, allowing me to slowly unravel the story and giving me more playtime in the long run, completely enhancing my mornings.",2021-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 6118cd489d9c7d02ee8a90a1,Cubed3,,80,"The concept of interacting with and aiding spirits might sound on the creepy side, but with a watercolour palette, plentiful humour, and appropriate ratios of compassion and crankiness, Cozy Grove is certainly a fun addition to Nintendo Switch's game library. Regular updates add quality of life improvements, plus the new game mechanics add to its appeal. Hugging a digital ghost bear brings far greater joy than can be imagined, thanks to the latest update.",2021-08-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 60c1dd90ab3e90299df708ef,Rapid Reviews UK,Shaun Hughes,70,"With a beautiful painterly art style and a sumptuous soundtrack to boot, the developers behind Cozy Grove have sought to develop just that, a digital, cozy grove. A haven from the trials and tribulations of life where you can sit back and unwind. It’s games like these that will mean many a player will forever champion the indie scene. Even when some don’t always hit all the right notes.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 609ea4bba321e63347095c36,MonsterVine,Nick Mangiaracina,80,"Once I found myself hitting my stride in Cozy Grove, it became a before-bed ritual.",2021-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 608d026d6a418dc538cbada3,Bazimag,Seyed Ali Rooholamini,52,"In the end, Cozy Grove indeed has some good qualities, but its negative points are fundamental and destroy the joy of experiencing the game. Many problems in the depth of the gameplay, which has taken a repetitive and clichéd process, have become quite an obstacle to the relatively enjoyable game. So if you are looking for a good standalone game, Czory Grove is not it.",2021-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 60824b0b3038f29f385a1cd0,New Game Network,Eric Hall,69,"Cozy Grove accomplishes what it sets out to do. That is, to provide a charming respite from the troubles of the world. The addicting loop of the island will keep me coming back, even if I don't necessarily love all aspects of the title.",2021-04-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 6081bdb179a3a34d882b2756,Shacknews,TJ Denzer,90,"Cozy Grove is a very different kind of life sim. It’s so cheerful on the surface, but underneath the bark is a process of patience and of letting go the things holding one back or keeping them tethered in a difficult spot. I think for as fast-paced, hectic, and chaotic as our lives often get, there’s something a lot of players could take away from Cozy Grove, and the daily journey with this game makes it more than worthwhile if you’ve got the time and resolve to keep coming back.",2021-04-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 6081ab2879a3a34d882b271e,Nintendo Blast,Nicholas Wagner,60,"Cozy Grove manages to deliver an experience that captures you with the simplest elements. It may even be that some foods have no apparent function or that the missions get boring, but the game brings together the basic elements of simulation that give the cozy aspect that it wants to provide. Unfortunately, the mobile focus of the game and the lack of zeal in several aspects weigh heavily on the scale for the experience to be worthwhile on the Switch, so maybe you will have more fun on a smartphone.",2021-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 608258233038f29f385a1cf1,Checkpoint Gaming,Bree Swaine,80,"If you are looking for a new game to chill out with, Cozy Grove is definitely going to scratch that itch. It has enough in common with other life simulation games to make you feel comfortable, whilst still being different enough to have its own identity. I can’t speak to how much longevity this title has, but I do know that every moment for me has been a joy. So put on your Spirit Scout sash and head to the island, you’re going to love it!",2021-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 616485f444f68f57d8128d62,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,70,"Cozy Grove invites players to be productive, but at a slower, almost foreign, pace. There’s no rush — all goals are achievable if you spend an hour or two each day on the island. This may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you pour one while you slowly wake up to calming music and simple fetch quests, it’ll set a relaxed mood for the rest of the day. If you enjoyed Animal Crossing or Spiritfarer, you may like this cute, chill mash-up best played in spurts. If nothing else, at least check out the soundtrack — I guarantee it’ll soothe the soul.",2021-04-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 6080460b79a3a34d882b23da,Noisy Pixel,Jahanzeb Khan,70,"Cozy Grove definitely lives up to its namesake as a cozy gaming experience, one designed for short bursts of play, where playing a little each day allows you to get more out of it than longer play sessions. The basic gameplay loop is limited, but the charm of the game world and the basic premise provides a relaxing sense of achievement. While it doesn’t replace Animal Crossing as your next time-sink, it does enough to provide a lighter and less demanding alternative.",2021-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 6079c48f79a3a34d882b1e2d,Destructoid,Noelle Warner,75,"All in all, I say this is a great game to pick up if you're a fan of the genre. It's endlessly charming, and a real breath of fresh air in terms of its style and gameplay loop. On Spry Fox's website, they claim they ""want to make the world a happier place"" with games, and I say they have more than achieved that goal.",2021-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 60798323cfbed43e46467283,The Game Crater,Tom Wilson,95,Cozy Grove is an incredible game full of charm and warmth. Its gorgeous art style and soothing music create a wonderfully serene ambience that makes for satisfying play sessions.,2021-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 607d272879a3a34d882b21a5,INVEN,Soojin Kim,75,"'Cozy Grove' is a cute and relaxing game. It only takes 30 minutes a day to paint warm colors on a white ghost island welcomed by ghost bears and imps. The game time flow is the same as real-time. In the daytime, the warm sunlight shines brightly, and at night, shining stars and lanterns light up the island that turned indigo. It’s time to heal ourselves without any contact on a calm and peaceful island where nothing is forced.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 6078ad72cfbed43e4646722e,KeenGamer,Justin Skiles,60,"Cozy Grove provides a new take on the camping experience. This game has spirit, literally, but there's a bit of turbulence in execution. Does the stellar story save an otherwise mixed bag of a game? It may work for some, so it's worth a cursory view for consideration.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 60784fdfcfbed43e4646705d,Push Square,Robert Ramsey,70,"On top of that, the island is so cluttered with trees, rocks, and other objects that it can be difficult to see things on the ground. The game employs a clever visual technique where objects become transparent, allowing for a better view, but this only happens when you get close to said objects. As such, you'll find yourself stop-starting around the entire island when you're looking for specific bits and pieces. It's not a huge issue, but it does make the game feel finicky to play.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 6076fbc0cfbed43e46466ea4,Twinfinite,Zhiqing Wan,60,"If you’re looking for a very simple, very low-key game you can dabble in for a few minutes each day, then sure, Cozy Grove might be up your alley. Just don’t expect much depth or nuance in the way of gameplay here.",2021-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 6075ba6dcfbed43e46466cd7,TechRaptor,Tanushri Shah,80,"Cozy Grove is a life-sim game that takes a few pages from Animal Crossing while encouraging you to take some time to log off from the game. While the controls are finicky at best, it still provides for a comfortable experience.",2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 60749678cfbed43e46466c21,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,70,"Cozy Grove is a beautiful and relaxing game, but might be a little too repetitive for some people.",2021-04-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 6073ed17cfbed43e46466b7d,PSX Brasil,Bruno Ribeiro,80,"Cozy Grove entertains and manages to keep you playing for a long time, despite sometimes being heavy because of so many details. The multitude of possibilities gives the impression that there is always something new to be done, and the game in real time can motivate you to always come back the next day to continue the adventure. On the other hand, some may find that, for the same reason, it is a slow (or even repetitive) game.",2021-04-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 6098da24a321e63347095493,Gamer's Palace,Beatrice Vogt,79,Cozy Grove is a nice and relaxing game - the only downside on Switch are the technical issues.,2021-04-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 6137a65aea2645107126dfd4,Prima Games,Morgan Shaver,80,"In summary, Cozy Grove is a great time to sink some time into. Its cheerful atmosphere will put a smile on your face, you’ll be able to make progress in the game at your own pace, and there are natural stopping points that remind you that it’s ok to take a break.",2021-04-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 6070534ccfbed43e4646686e,Nintendo Life,Kate Gray,50,"Cozy Grove measures out its game sessions in snack-size portions, and its gorgeous artwork and genuinely laugh-worthy dialogue almost make up for its metered-out gameplay. Sadly, with a few technical issues on Switch, and the game's refusal to let players set the pace, it's one best played on a mobile device for now.",2021-04-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 606f9666cfbed43e464667e7,COGconnected,James Reid,76,"Cozy Grove is an adorable little time-waster, but depending on your play style, the level of commitment this game requires might not work for you. The core gameplay loop is fun for the most part but after playing for a couple of days every task feels the same as the last, making the whole experience fairly repetitive. The game offers a cute and relaxing experience for the right player and for anyone with an interest in life sim games like Animal Crossing or the Sims, I definitely recommend it. However, if you aren’t already a fan of this genre, Cozy Grove likely won’t change your opinion on it.",2021-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 606f4de8cfbed43e464667b2,GameSkinny,Jason D'Aprile,90,"Cozy Grove presents island life sans crass Capitalistic Raccoon Overlords, and is a lovely experience through and through.",2021-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 606eff31cfbed43e4646672d,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,60,"For all its imperfections, Cozy Grove is enjoyable enough, even if it does start to get monotonous after a little while. Its limited daily playtime is suited better to a mobile device, but even on console there’s something nice about having somewhere to visit for a short while each day. There does need to be more to keep players occupied outside of a handful of quests, though. And performance is an issue that really needs to be addressed. Don’t expect a replacement for Animal Crossing, but Cozy Grove will raise a smile or two.",2021-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 606e1440cfbed43e46466603,GameBlast,,85,"Although I found the daily game time to be very short, I recognize that it is precisely because of this concept that Cozy Grove can be a good choice for those who do not have time to engage in complex and long games. The progression is gentle: it's possible to advance the campaign without having to spend many hours on the island. In the end, this game is recommended for those looking for something to relax their minds.",2021-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 606d8c38cfbed43e4646654c,Use a Potion,,85,"Cozy Grove offers a whimsical and heart-warming island-life adventure that has completely hooked me in over the last couple of weeks. There’s just something incredibly rewarding about helping out the island folk, whilst the short nature of the charming array of daily tasks ensures that it never feels like a big commitment – it’s just something you can jump into here and there to spring a smile on your face. Of course, there’s no doubting that the style of play won’t be for everyone, whilst the simplicity of the experience might make Cozy Grove harder for some players to invest themselves in when compared to the likes of Animal Crossing. Those who do dive into its wonderful hand-drawn world are in for a delightful little experience though, and one that I can see myself coming back to for quite some time.",2021-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 60750f92cfbed43e46466c73,Siliconera,Jenni Lada,70,"Ghosts exist. They have unfinished business and need help. Fortunately for you, you’re a Spirit Scout. You’re trained to aid them and sent on assignments to get them to move on. Your latest assignment is the island of Cozy Grove. It’s dead there. Literally.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 606cf4dbcfbed43e46466518,Nintendo Wire,Jaxson Tapp,80,"My time with Cozy Grove has been very enjoyable despite some performance issues. Play sessions are short, sweet, and slightly structured, which really helps me feel like I’m allowed to enjoy the game at my own pace. Other games are hard to get back into if you let them sit for a while, but Cozy Grove will be waiting there to let you pick up right where you left off. The aesthetic of the entire game is right up my alley too, being slightly spooky with a dash of charm and humor, and I’m very glad it is releasing on Nintendo Switch.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 606c8ca4cfbed43e46466481,Polygon,Nicole Carpenter,,"Anyone that's played New Horizons will be familiar with the sorts of errands necessary to complete the spirits' tasks. Much of the time, the spirits have lost things that the player needs to find around the island. There's a lot of fishing, harvesting resources, and collecting items. These tasks can be finished within a half an hour or so most of the time, especially if I just have to do something like find a recipe book that's been stashed in a pile of leaves, but sometimes a task can require me to log in across multiple days. Say, for instance, I need to bring salt to the spirit baker on the island. That can only be purchased through Cozy Grove's shopkeeper, and I'll have to wait if it's not there on the day I need it.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 606c8c9fcfbed43e4646647f,Gaming Nexus,Elliot Hilderbrand,85,"Cozy Grove is great to look at, and only having to spend 20 minutes a day doing so doesn't make it feel like a chore. Gameplay can eventually feel repetitive, alas, such is the struggle with life sim games, and this one does it better than most.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 606c8c9bcfbed43e4646647c,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,80,"Cozy Grove is a wonderful, loveable, colorful take and the life-sim genre, with a huge amount to discover spread out over a long period of play.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 606c8c98cfbed43e46466479,NintendoWorldReport,Steven Green,75,"Cozy Grove arrives as advertised-a smaller, more story-based Animal Crossing experience with its own charms and enjoyment. Though the tasks are also just as tedious at times, the fact that Cozy Grove holds back story entries through their daily cycle, rather than fish and bugs, tastes sour at times, even if the rest of what is on offer is a bountiful harvest. For those Animal Crossing fans out there looking for something close to what you've already experienced with New Horizons, this is the perfect drop-in-drop-out version of that experience and is definitely a must-try title, even with the hard feelings over how long it takes to really get to know that seagull-bear.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,c367569acede446995c5a3663e993446 5fb5089a038871749d41584a,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,77,"GoNNER 2 is s frenetic rogouelite platform shooter, full of colour and sound, but don't be fooled: it's tough as hell!",2020-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5e9a797fbdf729557ef48baa,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,75,"While not a perfect game, GoNNER will leave us a good taste in terms of gameplay and gunplay. With a good variety of weapons and enemies, an eye-catching visual style and a well measured difficulty -even if sometimes it goes over the top-, it becomes an excellent recommendation for fans of this genre",2019-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a493765d677876c90b,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,60,If the idea of a 2D platform shooter roguelike with minimalist visuals appeals to you then Gonner: Blueberry Edition will be a welcome addition to your gaming library.,2018-09-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a493765d677876c908,Sick Critic,Samuel Taylor,80,"A great gateway title for roguelikes, and a great game on its own rights.",2018-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a393765d677876c8fc,Nintendo Insider,Darren Palma,90,"GoNNER is a great introduction to the roguelike genre. It may be short, but that doesn’t mean you will blast through it quickly even though its high difficulty may seem a bit too challenging for some. It plays and looks great on the TV screen and it fits nicely as a portable title.",2017-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a393765d677876c8f3,FNintendo,Pedro Meleiro,80,GoNNER is a delightfully peculiar game that brings a very unusual sense of aesthetics as well as very high difficulty level to the Nintendo Switch. It's hard to conceive this game pleasing every single player out there but GoNNER stands out on its own merits and it's an audiovisual experience that deserves every opportunity that it gets.,2017-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a393765d677876c8f0,Nintendo Now,Aaron Gerrity,84,GoNNER is perfect for any gamer who has pumped hours into the most difficult platformers at the arcades in the 90s.,2017-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a393765d677876c902,Nintendo Enthusiast,Alejandro Balderas,70,Whether this is a worthwhile purchase for you comes down to how much tolerance you have for highly punishing mechanics so that you can push through to the enjoyable sense of mastery it eventually offers.,2017-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a393765d677876c8ff,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,80,"If you're after a game that's fun to pick up and play, GoNNER is well worth the asking price. Its unique visuals, great soundtrack and wonderfully responsive controls make it a title you'll go back to again and again; perfect for a portable device like the Switch.",2017-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a393765d677876c8f6,Everyeye.it,Marco Mottura,82,"If you're looking for an honest - yet brutal - challenge and you're not afraid of getting lost in a quirky and abstract dimension, dive in and join the water drop Ikk in his procedural adventure: monsters, sweat, lots of swear words and many satisfactions will be waiting for you in this fierce platformer/shooter hybrid with a roguelike structure (one that actually works really well with the Nintendo Switch philosophy).",2017-07-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a293765d677876c88a,Metro GameCentral,,70,"The roguelike elements drag it down a touch, but this is a memorable action platformer whose surreal visuals work in tandem with some fun 2D combat.",2017-07-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a293765d677876c88e,God is a Geek,Nick Gillham,80,"Just a little bit of handholding wouldn't have gone amiss, but spend some time working out what GoNNER is about and you'll find a dark yet warm hearted bullet ballet.",2017-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a393765d677876c8d9,Nindie Spotlight,,85,"Whether you will choose to buy GoNNER or not is much more of a product of the game experience that you're looking for than how well it executes on its design. If you're a fan of challenging arcade-style run-and-gun shooting with a variety of selectable play configurations (and keep in mind the slight pricetag) I have an extremely easy time recommending it. The aggravation of dying in the current run is almost always quickly followed by the ""just one more try"" impulse and the relatively short length of an average run makes it even more compelling to play in between other things given the portability of the Switch. If the look or the description of the gameplay doesn't appeal to you I don't know if there's anything that can be said to change your mind. It is a game that is extremely comfortable being what it is and generally executing on its vision very successfully, the only question is if you have the inclination and the nerve to give it a shot.",2017-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a393765d677876c8d7,ZEFGame.ru,,85,"Like The Binding of Isaac like I love him, so this is definitely a Must-Have from the world of Roguelike games, and you as a fan will appreciate it highly, but if you're not a fan of this genre, why not join, dark, frightening levels of the surreal world can push and pull you into it's gloomy, but terribly exciting adventure small IICA and a huge whale named Sully.",2017-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a393765d677876c8d2,IGN Italy,Mattia Ravanelli,77,GoNNER is a competent even if sometimes frustrating shoot'em up/platform hybrid.,2017-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a393765d677876c8cf,Nintendo Life,Ryan Craddock,80,"If a list were to be created of games available on Switch that make you say “oh, just one more go” for approximately four hours, this would sit right on top. An addictive, beautifully presented experience that will bring you hours of joy/frustration, GoNNER seems a perfect match for the Nintendo Switch console – offering a gameplay style suited to both quick bursts of play and longer, dedicated sessions.Possibly too tricky for some players, this game requires a lot of determination, offering little respite - expect to be thrown back to the start countless times as you try to progress. If you're the type who enjoys a serious challenge we recommend giving this title a go; it is one that will reward those who stick with it the most.",2017-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a393765d677876c8b7,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,80,"Gonner presents a stiff challenge that might not be for everyone, but if the potential oddities of this disquieting adventure seem up your alley, it's well worth trying to figure out; just be prepared to maybe look up a few things for clarification. It's not quite the tops of this take on the roguelike genre, but Gonner definitely earns its spot at the table.",2017-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a293765d677876c88b,GameSpace,William Murphy,80,"Rather, like the best roguelikes, it begs you to try again. You feel like you failed Ikk when he dies, not that the game was cheap or punishing. For $10, you could do a whole lot worse on the Switch. And if you like hard, side-scrolling action games – this is a no brainer.",2017-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a393765d677876c8f9,PC Gamer,Phil Savage,71,"A stylish, weird and entertaining action platformer.",2017-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a393765d677876c8ea,Superlevel,Daniel Ziegener,0,"Maybe there's more to GoNNER than its high difficulty after the second level, but I will never find out.",2016-11-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a393765d677876c89a,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,70,"Gonner is a single gameplay mechanic away from being a fantastic run & gun roguelike, and if you don’t mind passing up a set of options, that problem can be ignored.",2016-10-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a393765d677876c891,Destructoid,Jed Whitaker,95,"If you're looking for your next favorite roguelike platformer, look no further.",2016-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a493765d677876c905,GameCynic,Stuart Alt,82,"While GoNNER doesn't branch off from most roguelikes with its item systems and level designs, it's still an engaging game that pulls you back in despite the difficulty level. The soundtrack, the throbbing neon colors, and the sense of accomplishment make this title well-worth the money.",2016-10-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a393765d677876c8a3,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Adam Smith,,"GoNNER is this year’s Downwell – a neat, short-form action game that has found the perfect visual style to communicate its near-misses and big hits. Whether you want to show off by pushing its systems to the limits or play at a more relaxed and careful pace, basking in the gorgeous music, it’s an absolute delight.",2016-10-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5d8676a393765d677876c8a0,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,90,"With its charming soundtrack, beautiful artstyle and challenging combo system, GoNNER will grab you and it won't let you go. Get ready to spend hours trying to beat your score or competing on its leaderboards.",2016-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,bef777f5e5e74f6a942384638c41cc51 5e3393043ca0110701ecc2e2,Player2.net.au,Adam Rorke,75,"Layers of Fear isn’t trying to be anything that it isn’t. Know that you’re walking into, a horror story told in a way to let your imagination get the better of you and build an increasingly scary setting.",2020-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740393765d677875ba05,Impulsegamer,,50,Layers of Fear is Scary Beautiful But Scary Boring!,2018-10-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740693765d677875bbc4,Nintendo Life,Liam Croft,80,"Nintendo Switch finally has its first great horror game in Layers Of Fear: Legacy. The creativity in its scares helps to keep you guessing about what's around every corner, and even then, its unique set-pieces will most certainly surprise you anyway. Slightly lacklustre gameplay aside, the plot's descent into madness, the title's dedication to messing with your expectations to set up a scare, and the simple fact that this is a solid Switch port, means that this is horrific experience is one you won't want to miss out on.",2018-02-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740393765d677875ba42,Gamefa,Shahin Ghamgosar,88,"Layers of Fear is a Psychological horror Game with amazing story that takes you deep and deeper in every steps of the game and shows you fear in the layers of art. It's a game that Definitely worth trying and even Replaying. if you are a fan of horror Game with amazing Story, Layers of Fear is one of the best choices for you that you shouldn't miss. Go and find the fears of an artist in layers of his brain..",2017-03-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bb91,Bit Cultures,Evan Schwab,77,Layers of Fear offers horror fans the opportunity to delve into the mindset of an artist descending into insanity.,2016-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740393765d677875ba23,VideoTime,Jesus Mendoza,78,"Can the protagonist forgive her father, or does she bother about everything that has happened in the house?",2016-08-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bbb3,GameSkinny,Ty Arthur,80,"The painter's tale is told from his daughter's perspective, offering a fresh take on the story with some much-needed gameplay additions.",2016-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740393765d677875ba29,PSX Extreme,Chris Anderson,78,All in all Layers of Fear was a fun experience and honestly was a bit of fresh air compared to the multitude of horror games that have been coming out lately (not that I'm complaining).,2016-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bb97,Cubed3,Thom Compton,50,"Beautiful setpieces and a great atmosphere don't make up for the same old gameplay. While it doesn't need to reinvent the wheel, Layers of Fear should at least aim to do the same old thing as well as it can. It would seem that ""as well as it can"" is very much a ""means justify the ends"" approach, and the ends are stale mechanics done just well enough that they work.",2016-05-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bb81,games(TM),,60,"Creepy location, poor pacing",2016-04-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bb8b,DarkZero,Mark Goulden,90,"This is a burgeoning sub-genre but Layers of Fear has to be a high-point, and it deserves to be seen as a standard bearer.",2016-04-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740393765d677875ba4e,Fextralife,,80,"A brief but compelling horror story presented in a creatively designed experience. Thought provoking, inferred not explicitly stated, with an effectively unpleasant undertone. Strange key mapping choices on consoles but otherwise fit for purpose. This is a game about exploration and your choices of where to go.",2016-04-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740693765d677875bbb9,Real Game Media,Eric Jackson,100,"Layers of Fear does a great job of establishing its own world. Its creative utilization of both classic and original art was used to create an odd, yet intriguing theme. There is something inherently creepy, dark and strangely beautiful about this game. It definitely redefines the term ""monster"" for its players.",2016-03-08T05:00:00.000Z,False,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740393765d677875ba32,SomHráč.sk,Martin Kubeš,80,"Layers of Fear is in some ways a masterpiece. Not perfect, but without a doubt excellent. The great atmosphere and the perfect transformation of the environment are elements that'll be appreciated by many horror fans.",2016-03-08T05:00:00.000Z,False,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740393765d677875ba20,BaziCenter,Nariman Abdi,70,"Layers of Fear's psychedelic atmosphere manages to mess with your mind for a few hours. But after that, It's all jump-scare after jump-scare.",2016-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bb94,ActionTrip,"Uros ""Vader"" Pavlovic",70,"Despite the abundance of clichés, you can see that a lot of effort went into setting the right tone and atmosphere. There are some downright mind-blowing scenes and unique uses of audio and color. Great work on that front. Although do try a bit harder next time, because you guys definitely have something going here.",2016-03-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bb83,Digitally Downloaded,,100,Does it create emotion or stir up old memories? Fear. Pure fear. The most primal of emotions is the overwhelming one while playing Layers of Fear.,2016-03-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bb85,Kill Screen,Chase Ramsey,66,"Moments like these make Layers of Fear worth playing. Yet as beautifully disorienting as the game can be, it ultimately has little interesting to say about artists and less to say about art. Stomaching the jump scares and heavily recycled horror imagery will earn you a handful of mesmerizing vistas, but Layers of Fear fails to challenge or transform its central trope.",2016-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bb3f,The A.V. Club,Patrick Lee,,"Layers Of Fear aims for arty horror, but its strength is simple scares",2016-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740393765d677875ba07,Gamers Heroes,,70,Overall Layers Of Fear is a creepy game that misses the scary mark. The experience is worth going through if you have the extra cash but don’t expect to be scared out of your mind by it.,2016-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bb3c,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,80,"The game renders its gory images in detailed and creative ways, never hinging on generic jump scares.",2016-02-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bb88,G4@Syfygames,Matt Ferguson,95,"In my preview of Layers of Fear I wrote that ""psychedelic"" was assuredly the single best word to describe the game, and if I was to build on that at all my only other words would be ""perfect balance."" A perfectly balanced psychedelic acid trip through the mind of a delusional and less-than quintessentially tortured artist. At its core that's what makes Layers of Fear such an evocatively thrilling horror game: it strikes a fantastic balance between narrative, gameplay, atmospheric immersion, and evolving horror themes. If P.T. provided the inspiration for this new genre of atmospheric horror games, Layers of Fear has undoubtedly begun its perfection.",2016-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740393765d677875ba7b,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,You'll get the most that Layers of Fear can offer you when you're brave enough to delve into all of its nooks and crannies,2016-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bba5,GameGrin,Kieran Harris,75,"Ultimately, Layers of Fear exists as a chilling cinematic experience that is capable of more than a few scares along the way. Uncovering the game's narrative is largely enjoyable and will forever keep you guessing, as clues feel well paced and each horrifying set piece is related. The game may rely on a few too many jump scares and voice acting may feel off at times, but there's still no denying that Layers of Fears is a truly memorable and massively creepy experience.",2016-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bb45,Post Arcade (National Post),Chad Sapieha,50,Team Bloober's horror game piles on its attempted shocks so heavily you'll grow numb to them before the adventure is half over,2016-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bbad,USgamer,Mike Williams,,"A less linear adventure, or perhaps the addition of something that could actually harm the player would have elevated Layers of Fear into something amazing. If you want a keen haunted house you can wander through at home, the game is worth picking up. If you're looking for a great horror experience, the scares in Layers of Fear won't hold your interest, even with the game's short running time.",2016-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bba0,Checkpoint,Federico Elli,85,"It's hard not to compare this game to PT/Silent Hills, it even has the same zoom when pressing R3. In its six chapters, each lasting around one hour, Layers of Fear you will give you goosebumps, no doubt about it. If we analyze it layer by layer (ha!) it does fall short on some aspects, such as voice acting, but the overall experience is really good. We are full on the ""walking simulator"" era, it's going to be interesting what each developer tries to do in order to innovate.",2016-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,False,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740693765d677875bbcd,TrueAchievements,Marc Hollinshead,90,"Layers of Fear is a fantastic example of why atmospheric games still deserve a place in the industry. While you'll be startled plenty of times by ghostly figures and distorted paintings, the tension and mood throughout the game will be what compels you to keep playing. The sound effects and music have been used to great effect and the way in which the environment manipulates itself around you adds all the more to the painter's insanity as he aims to complete his work. While the game is only at its full potential on your first playthrough, the extra secrets and collectibles help to add replayability to what may have originally been thought of as a ""one play only"" title, even if those extra playthroughs are quick ones. There have been much shorter and less polished games for the price point of £15.99/$19.99, so even though it's not exceptionally long, the quality easily counteracts this. If you're after an enthralling experience, horror fan or not, Layers of Fear is a great way to satisfy the itch.",2016-02-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bbb0,New Game Network,Ben Thomas,69,Layers of Fear is a competent demonstration of jump scares compressed tightly into an ever-changing and dark mansion.,2016-02-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bb3a,The Angry Joe Show,Joe Vargas,60,,2016-02-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bb4b,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,70,"Suspense is an important tool, in horror. Suspense is what makes scares work. Five, ten, fifteen minutes of excruciating emptiness makes the eventual jump scare effective because we're lulled into complacency. The pacing in Layers of Fear is numbing, with ""scares"" coming at you so often they quickly lose their potency.",2016-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740393765d677875ba61,TechnoBuffalo,Eric Frederiksen,70,"Layers of Fear will try over and over to scare you. You might jump, but you'll sleep just fine.",2016-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740393765d677875ba5e,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,75,+ Awesome atmosphere and great detail,2016-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740393765d677875ba2c,TechRaptor,Perry Ruhland,40,A beautiful and potentially fantastic horror story squandered by cheap scares presented at a breakneck pace.,2016-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bb8e,MonsterVine,Austin Adamson,60,"Layers of Fear has a great atmosphere, but you may have to overlook a lot of design choices to immerse yourself in what ends up an experience just over three hours long.",2016-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bb51,Digital Chumps,Steven McGehee,84,"Interesting and immersive, Layers of Fear isn't a masterpiece per se, but it's an excellent experience you shouldn't miss if you have any inkling of interest in the exploration and horror genres.",2016-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bb48,Game Informer,Joe Juba,50,"If you like jump-scares, this is for you. If you like horror titles that effectively establish an atmosphere, this is not for you",2016-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bb42,The Jimquisition,Jim Sterling,50,"Layers of Fear is well made, but commits a potentially greater sin than a game that's simply bad. It's dull. It's dreary. It's got as much bite as a beach ball. Perhaps for those who have only the lightest experience with horror games, it could be seen as authentically and astutely terrifying. For me, it's nothing new at all, and its presentation is so railroaded it might as well have been a ghost train.",2016-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bb37,Gameplanet,James Coles,70,"While Layers of Fear hews close to horror game tradition all too often, it does offer enough innovation to make it a worthwhile experience - especially when played after dark.",2016-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d86740593765d677875bb4e,We Got This Covered,Chad Goodmurphy,60,"Layers of Fear is an unsettling and occasionally frightening game that succeeds in keeping you on the edge of your seat, though it doesn't deliver up to its potential and ends up feeling a bit lacking.",2016-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,6467d7c966244e40a72d776ea430f357 5d8672d193765d6778754c8d,Digitally Downloaded,Chalgyr Vokel,50,"It makes a good transition from PC to console, but Rebel Galaxy was far too vapid and uninspired to be a really stand out game in the first place. While that means it's not terrible, it's also a complete waste of what the far reaches of outer space offers for creative narrative, and this is deeply disappointing.",2016-02-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d293765d6778754d02,Push Square,Alex Stinton,70,"Rebel Galaxy is a streamlined take on the space sim that while nowhere near as complex as its PC peers still has enough going on to keep you more than entertained. It's a real shame then that despite its enjoyable ship-to-ship combat, interesting setting, and fantastic soundtrack, it ultimately ends up being tarnished by a repetitive grind that needlessly pads out its length.",2016-02-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d193765d6778754cba,Pure Xbox,Paul Battersby,50,"At face value, Rebel Galaxy is an entertaining arcade slugging match with controls simple enough to be picked up by newer players and customisation options appealing to the completionist. With its bombastic cowboy rock soundtrack and Wild West aesthetic, it's certain to provide a few hours of interesting content. However, the longer you play, the more the cracks appear, with the whole thing eventually becoming a grind with more than a fair share of bugs helping the game to feel overly unforgiving and unfair. Time will tell if these issues get fixed but for the moment, Rebel Galaxy is several light years from where it truly wants to be.",2016-01-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d193765d6778754c7b,Destructoid,Nic Rowen,65,"Yet, despite my many complaints, Rebel Galaxy did put a smile on my face. It's an ambitious little game that regrettably tries too hard to grab something out of its reach, but what it does get its hands on is excellent. The combat is spectacular, the atmosphere is charming (prolonged exposure to the soundtrack aside) and while there isn't as much depth to the game's systems as it would like you to believe, they are fun to poke and prod at when you get tired of blasting people with your lasers. Rebel Galaxy is the kind of game I'd want save for a rainy day when all I want to do is set my brain on auto-pilot and lose a few hours watching pretty colors and dreaming about being Han Solo.",2016-01-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d293765d6778754cff,Readers Gambit,Rhys Thom,80,"Rebel Galaxy looks at space in a way that's rarely ever seen, with the exception of games like Elite: Dangerous, and offers a refreshing universe exploring journey. There's plenty of content to keep you occupied and it's all enjoyable, especially the dog fights.",2016-01-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d093765d6778754bd9,PlayStation LifeStyle,Matthew Green,65,"There's a lot to do in Rebel Galaxy, it's just a shame that it's all too often the same things to do.",2016-01-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d193765d6778754c7e,The Cube,Clayton Conover,80,"Rebel Galaxy is a very strong game, especially since it was made by two folks and is only $20. There are endless opportunities to take in this game that at times feel quite repetitive. Although, this game is much more detailed the more experienced the player becomes. Plus the game has one of the most unique soundtracks that have been heard for years and should be known to others that it is. Overall Rebel Galaxy has plenty of stuff to do, but some of it can become stale given enough time, it should also be recognized that the story is very forgettable straight from the start, but it is a game that should not be missed on, especially since January is such a deficient month for games. This is a great pickup for such a cheap price for what it is offering and it should not be forgotten.",2016-01-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d093765d6778754b88,RPGamer,Alex Fuller,60,"It’s a game very much devoted to the idea that space will be the future equivalent to the Wild West, and while Rebel Galaxy lacks inspiration in anything other than combat, it can’t be denied that it focuses on its strengths.",2015-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d193765d6778754c14,Cubed3,Ian Soltes,60,"If basing it on the combat alone, Rebel Galaxy fares high. Story and the like need consideration, though, and they are lacking. It's like having a fancy car with a low tank; fun while it lasts until it sputters down and out (due to the grind), and it takes a tediously and pointlessly long time to get up and going again, by which point the fun may have worn off.",2015-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d193765d6778754c78,Game Informer,Tim Turi,75,"Managing multiple systems can make you feel like a Starfleet Captain, but otherwise the doldrums of long-distance travel are conveyed too accurately",2015-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d193765d6778754c8a,DarkZero,Thomas McDermott,80,The overall aesthetic of the game was more than enough to keep me going during the times gameplay may have faltered.,2015-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d093765d6778754b83,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Brendan Caldwell,0,"[T]he state of your ship is what keeps you going. You fight more to earn more to buy more. In this way it is a very transparent game. But also a repetitive one, and overall, a mixed bag. I know a game is not capturing me when, as a reviewer, I keep checking my ""hours played"" stat on Steam to see if I can fairly say: ""OK, that's enough"". Still, I recognise there are always those who want more space sauce, who won't mind fighting on a 2D plane, and who will be much more possessed by upgrading their own ""Wobblenaut"".",2015-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d193765d6778754c91,GameWatcher,Dustin Bailey,75,"Rebel Galaxy has a ton of style and an incredible atmosphere that captures the weird little subgenre of space western to wonderful effect. But its repetitive combat and focus on trucking across the galaxy means that it's not as exciting as it could be. There's a lot to like, but you've got to work for it.",2015-11-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d193765d6778754c20,The Escapist,Ian Cheong,80,"Rebel Galaxy offers an exciting, if streamlined experience of commanding a large spaceship with a heavy focus on combat. It doesn't do much with the story beyond inviting you into its universe, but the gameplay, Western-inspired setting and procedurally generated nature will keep you playing for many hours. The music is also a plus!",2015-11-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d093765d6778754b76,Game Debate,Stuart Thomas,85,"Rebel Galaxy is extremely 'aggressively priced', as I believe the marketing guys say. For the money, it's really the best you can do for space trading. It's fun, simple and engrossing, and if you're put off by Elite Dangerous' more-than-double price and you're not bothered by single-player only, Rebel Galaxy is really filling a niche that needed to be filled.",2015-11-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d193765d6778754c81,GameSpew,Wesley Scott,70,"There is one untarnished, shining star in this cold and lonely place though. The soundtrack. The rockabilly tunes are just too damn good",2015-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d193765d6778754c1a,PC Gamer,Christopher Livingston,70,"Rebel Galaxy's combat can be a lot of fun, but there's little depth and a lot of repetition.",2015-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d193765d6778754c11,Gaming Nexus,Travis Huinker,88,"Rebel Galaxy is one of the best space games released in some time, both in terms of its vast content and that its low price that won't break your wallet. A slow beginning to the game and over reliance on grinding shouldn't deter gamers in experiencing everything that Rebel Galaxy has to offer to eager space going adventurers. It's difficult not to smile as your ship zooms across space, taking in the star-filled view, and listening to the Firefly inspired soundtrack.",2015-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d193765d6778754c1d,GamingTrend,Eric Van Allen,75,"Rebel Galaxy simplifies the formula in an approachable and exciting way, but the 2D space combat, lack of direction and loneliness of single-player space-faring hold it back from reaching the epic scale of other space sims. A fun solo venture, but it won't suck out thousands of your hours.",2015-10-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d193765d6778754c0b,COGconnected,Steven Ritz,85,The design choices become abundantly clear when you encounter your first enemy ship and begin the gripping celestial ballet that is a broadside battle.,2015-10-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d193765d6778754c17,PC Invasion,Peter Parrish,80,"Eschewing complex 3D flight models for whiskey and galactic broadsides, Rebel Galaxy takes the traditional space trading model, dresses it in spurs, and sets it loose on a frontier that's dynamic, dangerous and unashamedly fun.",2015-10-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d193765d6778754c24,EGM,Spencer Campbell,70,"Rebel Galaxy is a robust trek through the stars, even if it is bogged down by a heavy reliance on repetition and a weak narrative. A host of systems that are all built to generate organic emergent moments, no matter what your play style, make Rebel Galaxy one of this year's biggest surprises.",2015-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d093765d6778754b8b,CGMagazine,Steven Messner,80,"Light on content but heavy on freedom, Rebel Galaxy is a charming romp through a frontier brimming with choices to make.",2015-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d093765d6778754b73,Metro GameCentral,Alex Hudson,60,"It doesn't really do a lot more than what Elite achieved over 30 years ago, but this is a fun and accessible, if rather repetitive, space trading game.",2015-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d193765d6778754c84,TechRaptor,Robert N. Adams,95,"Rebel Galaxy is nearly perfect in every way. It provides the perfect mix of player choice, balance, and challenge for fans of space combat games who don't mind the lack of 3D flight.",2015-10-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d193765d6778754c22,MMORPG.com,William Murphy,80,"Rebel Galaxy may seem like something deep and hard to grasp, but as soon as you figure out the combat the rest of the game's easy to learn bit difficult to master systems become just layers on a delicious cake. Recommended.",2015-10-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d093765d6778754b79,Eurogamer,Paul Dean,75,Rebel Galaxy's rendition of space is full of possibilities - but they're all a little too dull and repetitive for it to really work.,2015-10-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d193765d6778754c87,Wccftech,Chris Wray,78,"With a vast world with a huge amount to do, set in a space western and an outstanding soundtrack to accompany it, Rebel Galaxy has a simple but engaging and visually spectacular combat system. Rebel Galaxy has more than enough to keep you engaged, though best played in small doses.",2015-10-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d093765d6778754b80,Softpedia,Andrei Dumitrescu,90,"Many gamers will love or hate the game based on how they feel about the two dimensional combat and the unique way it challenges players to be aware of movement, shields, disruptor, boost and weapon fire at the same time.",2015-10-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d093765d6778754b85,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,80,"'Rebel Galaxy' comes out of left field - an adept and fun space sim from two developers who have spent decades working on RPGs. If you have ever wanted to fly a capital ship of your very own and blow up pirates (or become one), your opportunity has arrived at last.",2015-10-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d193765d6778754c0e,IGN,Dan Stapleton,80,Cinematic starship combat and a (final) frontier atmosphere give Rebel Galaxy a great hook.,2015-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5d8672d093765d6778754b8e,ACG,Jeremy Penter,100,,2015-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,73f7ee3f9e5540ff963573b9c3b08744 5e909096bdf729557ef48157,Cubed3,Eric Ace,80,"Jackbox Party 6 has some great mini-games, and some decent ones. Far more adult oriented, its major downside is the higher degree of involvement and lesser payoff for some of the games. That being said, every single one in here is good, and some of them get some serious group laughs. Not as beginner friendly as some others, even a moderately committed group of people will find great fun somewhere in the five different games here.",2020-04-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 5e862fbbbdf729557ef472be,GameOctane,,50,It's still a great experience to have with friends and the price is more affordable than most other group activities you can find yourselves in. Grab it if you want to add more variety to game night.,2020-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 5de847bcad4f81777e1f4a4b,Game Rant,Dalton Cooper,80,"The Jackbox Party Pack 6 has one weak mini-game, but otherwise it's perhaps the most well-rounded collection of party games yet.",2019-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 5dd7cbef66e2226fc00642fd,The Digital Fix,Jonny Foster,80,"Jackbox Party Pack 6 is an enjoyable set of party games, albeit one that probably needs an audience at 16-35 years old to get the most out of it. It doesn't have the raw humour or appeal that, say, Party Packs 2 and 3 embody, but it's still a solid title in its own right.",2019-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 5debddd5ad4f81777e1f504c,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,85,"So overall, JackBox Games Party Pack 6 is a great addition to the series with plenty of new additions to suit multiple moods to a night amongst family and / or friends. From Murder Trivia making a return to new cheesy things like Joke Boat, and it stands alone just as easily as it stands alongside the other five party boxes.",2019-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 5e1efdbd63796013cde61f67,CGMagazine,Jed Whitaker,60,"The Jackbox Party Pack 6 brings with it four new games and the sequel to Trivia Murder Party. It's more polished than the previous releases on launch, but none of the new games are particularly great.",2019-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 5de5bf6cad4f81777e1f4139,Game Freaks 365,Kyle Bell,60,"If you haven’t played a Jackbox Party Pack game before, all of these games are going to feel relatively fresh. Some are better than others, but you’ll at least get a few laughs out of it.",2019-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 5dc95bd33496c41f3bb5c3fe,Jump Dash Roll,Rob Kershaw,60,"An uneven selection of party titles which, while polished, doesn't have a killer game in its bundle to make it a must-have purchase.",2019-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 5dc1b38a7f2bb94cfe4bdd6b,Screen Rant,Ty Sheedlo,80,"With the highly-awaited sequel in Trivia Murder Party 2 and a surprise hit in Push the Button, Jackbox Party Pack 6 is near-perfect party-game heaven.",2019-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 5db9cb37c55ae12d47d2b286,GameSpace,Damien Gula,80,"Jackbox games have always had a very specific brand of humor that is just plain weird. I don't mean that in a bad way; I mean that in the wacky, endearing definition of the word. While it is this off-the-way, non-sequitur humor that drives it, but the accessibility of Jackbox Party Pack 6 has something for everyone across a broad audience.",2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 5db3644964f5787ec013479e,Destructoid,Kevin McClusky,80,"The Jackbox Party Pack 6 continues Jackbox's streak of funny, low-key party games without deviating much from their established formula. If you're looking for something fun to do with a group for a couple of hours, you can't go wrong with one of the Jackbox Party Packs. There aren't really any experimental games like Zeeple Dome from last year's collection, but there's plenty worth playing in this year's Pack.",2019-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 5db2210a64f5787ec0134552,GameSpew,Becca Smith,70,"Like most Jackbox Party Packs, Jackbox Party Pack 6 has a couple of fantastic games, and a couple that don’t quite hit the mark.",2019-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 5db1f87464f5787ec0134470,Nintendo Times,Craig Majaski,55,"MEDIOCRE - It pains me to score The Jackbox Party Pack 6 so low because I’m truly a huge fan of the series. Normally at least two or three of the five included games are a blast, but this time around only one (Trivia Murder Party 2) really delivered the goods. Some may find a few more of the included games worth their time, but overall I can’t help but be disappointed.",2019-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 5db0b7b064f5787ec01342e0,PlayStation LifeStyle,Jenni Lada,75,"It’ll be a fine pack to have stored away for all of the gatherings that will surely come as the holidays approach, though surely some people will be sad that none of the games let them really show off their drawing skills.",2019-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 5dabc2a4f0ce737777184867,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,61,"After playing this latest offering from Jackbox Games, I hope they go back to the drawing board for next year's collection.",2019-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 5dab836c5600ae62dfe10483,GamingTrend,Sean Anthony,95,"Jackbox rarely disappoints and The Jackbox Party Pack 6 proves that the series is just as entertaining as it ever was. The return of Trivia Murder Party is welcome, and the four new games all bring something unique to the table. If you've ever enjoyed a Jackbox title before, you'll absolutely want to pick this one up.",2019-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 5dab17b95600ae62dfe1045c,TechRaptor,Andrew Stretch,70,"The Jackbox Party Pack 6 comes in with some great games, and a few really forgettable ones. Push the Button does well as a complete departure from the traditional Jackbox Style and Trivia Murder Party 2 and Role Models are a great laugh for a party.",2019-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 5daa786f5600ae62dfe10438,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,60,"Ultimately, Jackbox Party Pack 6 feels like a letdown. It's missing both You Don't Know Jack and a game where you have the chance to draw, and those two experiences are ones that my group of friends has always very much looked forward to. If you loved Trivia Murder Party or aspire to have your own stand-up routine, Jackbox 6 might be worth your time, but you're probably better off looking into one of the earlier collections that seem to be regularly going on sale.",2019-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 5daffb6934f2907a2bb55f3f,PC Invasion,Stefan Bahruth,80,"The Jackbox Party Pack 6 brings excellent new additions to your party game rotation with Push The Button and Dictionarium, but falls flat with Joke Boat.",2019-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 5da899efc7c36e55d01ede8c,DualShockers,Chris Compendio,80,"Despite being built from previously-used parts, The Jackbox Party Pack 6 is still one of the more solid and consistent collections.",2019-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,101424838a68468d8da192f3644e61d4 6007f0840f8974118c9388da,Nintendojo,Achi Ikeda,83,"Though it isn’t the perfect space game, it’s a pretty darn good one. It gives you so much to think about, but it never feels overwhelming thanks to the three difficulty settings. A casual player will have a great time with the Explorer setting, whereas fans of resource management games who love to strategize will enjoy the Veteran setting. The game is also educational and a great way to get newcomers interested in space.",2021-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,13ef3df5b23f4491b7d7ab8bceb0779e 60007e310f8974118c93838a,NintendoWorldReport,Joel DeWitte,65,"Its systems are light enough to not be overwhelming, and even if they become too much for you, a well-defined tutorial does a good job of holding your hand as you get a grasp of things. The core problem and one that brings this down from a great game to simply fine is just how little control you get over actual launches. If there was more agency in that side of things, then this would be a no-brainer recommendation.",2021-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,13ef3df5b23f4491b7d7ab8bceb0779e 5fe2101a8add7352830ff3f9,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,75,Very realistic game about history and near future of cosmonautic. Amusing expeditions in space.,2020-12-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,13ef3df5b23f4491b7d7ab8bceb0779e 5fe0f51c8add7352830ff348,Generación Xbox,Gabriel Fuentes,81,"Mars Horizon fulfills with originality a mission almost as difficult as sending a manned mission to outer space, which is to transform the management of a space program into something attractive and fun for a large number of people, even those who are not very into the subject . The most negative aspect that I see, is that even today this type of management simulator, especially with this theme, falls into a very niche audience and perhaps does not become as massive as it should, judging by its quality.",2020-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,13ef3df5b23f4491b7d7ab8bceb0779e 5fcb9036038871749d417c9f,PlayStation Universe,Alan Strawbridge,80,"A space agency simulator which overcomes its PC roots and primitive presentation to become a highly addictive and original strategy game. Packed with space facts and sprinklings of humour, Mars Horizon is a joy to dip into for both young and old and your thumbs can rest while your brain takes over.",2020-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,13ef3df5b23f4491b7d7ab8bceb0779e 5fc6a279038871749d417314,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson,70,"I’ve been so tough on Mars Horizon. Know that I’m sorry about that. I was more deeply invested in getting to Mars than I’ve been in a ton of other games this year, so know that it comes from a place of adoration and a desire to see some quality of life improvements to a phenomenal game. If you love space, get this game. If you want to learn about the processes behind space exploration, get this game. I genuinely hope the developers make some of these improvements, but even if they don’t, Mars Horizon has been a joyride I won’t soon forget.",2020-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,13ef3df5b23f4491b7d7ab8bceb0779e 5fbea71e038871749d416864,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,70,"In the end, Mars Horizon turns out to be quite a simple game, despite the initial complex impression. Because of the repetitive gameplay, although the game has replay value, most players will be rather bothered by the end they finish the race to Mars and will not be tempted to try again. It is worth a try if you are a fan of space exploration, but curb your enthusiasm regarding the fun the game can provide.",2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,13ef3df5b23f4491b7d7ab8bceb0779e 5fc3ed8e038871749d416d48,Gamer's Palace,Beatrice Vogt,55,"I had a lot of fun researching for the next big thing in Mars Horizon, but a lot less due to all the technical issues with the PS4 version.",2020-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,13ef3df5b23f4491b7d7ab8bceb0779e 5fb7dac7038871749d415ddf,PCGamesN,Joe Robinson,80,A fun management game about running a space program and shooting for the stars that sacrifices some of the visual wonder of space travel in order to remain accessible.,2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,13ef3df5b23f4491b7d7ab8bceb0779e 5fb573dd038871749d4159d7,GameSpew,Chris Mc,70,"You’ll grind your teeth when you’re the last man on the moon, but the more you persist, the more Mars Horizon pulls you in. If you’ve got even the slightest interest in the Space Race, this is one of the most engaging ways to experience it.",2020-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,13ef3df5b23f4491b7d7ab8bceb0779e 5fb6e59c038871749d415c92,But Why Tho?,Matt Donahue,90,"Mars Horizon is a game that anyone who ever wanted to be an astronaut dreamed of having. The ambient music sets the tone for players as they set off the uncover the Solar System. This is by far one of the hardest games I’ve had to review in that on the surface this game looks so simple and monotonous, but as you break it down you get to unravel all the challenges and complexities it has to offer.",2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,13ef3df5b23f4491b7d7ab8bceb0779e 603638b9529d50e69fa0f13b,GameBlast,Farley Santos,80,"The Solitaire Conspiracy uses the espionage theme to modernize the Solitaire game. The addition of special skills brings strategic aspects, resulting in agile and interesting matches. In essence it is a Solitaire variation and sometimes the simplicity stands out, but different modes, such as Campaign Plus, which resembles puzzles, and the frantic Countdown, which also requires quick reflexes, help to bring diversity. In addition to the updated mechanics, it is difficult to not be involved by the atmosphere created with stylish art direction and the use of neon colors. The campaign and its scenes with video performances are very engaging; it's just a shame that the plot is quite predictable. In the end, The Solitaire Conspiracy is a remarkable and addictive experience.",2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,940d35d57025450eb997b571abd054d1 5f92e93dfce0972e4e5f867a,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,80,"The Solitaire Conspiracy almost shouldn’t work, but it’s an example of that rare bit of alchemy that manages to fuse together two things that have no business occupying the same space into a shiny, exciting new thing that’s a joy to behold. You could certainly break down the game into its distinctive components, but there is a throughline that runs through all of it that doesn’t just tie those elements together, but makes them feel like they belong in this place with one another. It’s not necessarily a revolution in gaming, but the story is cheeky and fun, and the Solitaire itself is fun enough that you’ll want to keep it installed to continue playing well after the credits roll.",2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,940d35d57025450eb997b571abd054d1 5f871aa1fce0972e4e5f7260,VideoGamer,Josh Wise,60,"It was clearly forged from a love of Solitaire, and even its failures feel like restless, riffled expressions of that love.",2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,940d35d57025450eb997b571abd054d1 5f85aa17fce0972e4e5f6fd6,GameSpace,Damien Gula,90,"What do you get when you add espionage and intrigue to the ubiquitous game found in nursing homes and every Windows decide known to mankind, then drop it into a carefully crafted, existing science fiction world? You get The Solitaire Conspiracy.",2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,940d35d57025450eb997b571abd054d1 5f7d70413e66016bf9ecc254,IGN Italy,Damaso Scibetta,65,"After two beautiful shorts, Bithell Games returns with a new take in the solitaires world. The Solitaire Conspiracy, unfortunately, doesn't fulfil its promises: the strategic part of the card game is poor and the story is far worse than the average Bithell story. The core gameplay is ok for a three hours game, but struggles to hold the replayability for too long.",2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,940d35d57025450eb997b571abd054d1 5f7cd4b83e66016bf9ecc201,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,80,"If you’ve never played a solitaire video game, The Solitaire Conspiracy is the perfect gateway into them. Bithell Games have created an accessible yet deeply strategic twist on the classic card game that includes an espionage narrative delivered via FMV’s featuring famous faces. There’s some ludonarrative dissonance between the drama of story told and the relative calmness of the game play but it does little to spoil one of the best this genre has to offer.",2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,940d35d57025450eb997b571abd054d1 5f7c87a2839d422425c7e552,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,70,"I applaud Bithell Games’ efforts to make a classic card game something more. There’s no denying its presentation is compelling, even if the story may feel rather unnecessary. But regardless of how you feel about the over-the-top dramatics, there’s an excellent game at the core of The Solitaire Conspiracy. Its Countdown and Skirmish modes are something that players will find themselves going back to time and again – if only for a welcome change from Freecell or Spider Solitaire.",2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,940d35d57025450eb997b571abd054d1 5f7c8364839d422425c7e547,GameSpot,Andrew King,70,The Solitaire Conspiracy deals out excellent solitaire with a weak layer of FMV window dressing.,2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,940d35d57025450eb997b571abd054d1 5f7c835f839d422425c7e544,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,80,"The Solitaire Conspiracy is one of this year's most surprisingly addictive games, a tense showdown amongst spies using nothing other than your own wits and a few card tricks up your sleeve to deliver a quick punch of strategy.",2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,940d35d57025450eb997b571abd054d1 5f7c835a839d422425c7e541,God is a Geek,Chris White,80,"Whilst it is only solitaire, Bithell Games has managed to put a fresh take on an old classic. The Solitaire Conspiracy is addictive, and it oozes style in every game.",2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,940d35d57025450eb997b571abd054d1 5f7c8354839d422425c7e53e,DualShockers,Michael Ruiz,80,Bithell Games brings another quality short experience with The Solitaire Conspiracy.,2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,940d35d57025450eb997b571abd054d1 62c45dc10bfe2deada18c25d,ZTGD,Ken McKown,75,"The Shadowrun Trilogy may be dated, but it is a worthy game to check out for people who enjoy turn-based combat. The fact that it is available on Game Pass also makes the barrier to entry much easier. This is also a beefy combination of games to get through with each one offering up their own unique setting and narrative. I am not the biggest fan of these types of games but Shadowrun Returns delivers on all fronts on what it sets out to do making it easy to recommend to just about anyone.",2022-07-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,4127c2cc818244ddb3003626f6687531 62c436b20bfe2deada18c169,WayTooManyGames,Thomas Medina,85,"The Shadowrun Trilogy is for everyone, and I’m glad it can finally be played by everyone. These fast-paced incredibly linear games are the opposite of the sprawling unfocused experiences people expect from the genre. Very story and dialogue based, though the lack of voice acting might turn people off. But the truly unique settings, the blend of fantasy and sci-fi, alongside the fun and quick XCOM-esque combat make games that look, read, and play very well. They helped shepherd in today’s RPG renaissance, and are still high watermarks of what’s been accomplished during it.",2022-07-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,4127c2cc818244ddb3003626f6687531 62bb14880bfe2deada188490,MMORPG.com,Mitchell Gassner,80,"Harebrained Schemes has done an excellent job porting the Shadowrun Trilogy to consoles. I only tried the PlayStation 5 version, but I would expect to have the same experience on the PS4 or any of the Xbox consoles. As a primarily PC gamer, I must admit that the team did an excellent job of adapting the UI to support a controller and big-screen TV. I would even say it’s worth paying full price to get the console version over the PC version, which can be found at a discount. The only thing missing is an upgrade in performance. Maybe Harebrained Schemes is saving that for another foray into the Shadowrun universe.",2022-06-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,4127c2cc818244ddb3003626f6687531 62b20b740bfe2deada184636,Screen Rant,Cody Gravelle,80,"The collection's biggest strength, and the games' best selling points individually, all boil down to their wonderful cyberpunk storytelling. There isn't a weak link among the three, with each story feeling relevant today. The exploration of hopelessness in the face of technological power or the inequality among people born into different circumstances can, at times, be brutal, but Shadowrun is largely about those without agency reclaiming it for themselves and others - an inspirational story, especially now. For that reason alone, the games are well-worth engaging in - but the tactical combat is still a draw too, scratching the itch for challenging content with plenty of rewarding eureka moments for those willing to spend time within them. Shadowrun Trilogy: Console Edition is a worthy port and a thought-provoking collection, making it a high recommendation even in 2022.",2022-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,4127c2cc818244ddb3003626f6687531 62b20b4a0bfe2deada184625,ACG,Jeremy Penter,75,,2022-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,4127c2cc818244ddb3003626f6687531 62b20aea0bfe2deada184617,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,80,"Shadowrun Trilogy has a ton of atmosphere, and if you're looking for a strong narrative RPG you could do a lot worse.",2022-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,4127c2cc818244ddb3003626f6687531 62b20ae70bfe2deada184607,Push Square,Robert Ramsey,70,"If you can stomach its rough exterior, Shadowrun Trilogy is an easy recommendation for RPG fans. The games' straightforward structure makes them approachable in ways that other tabletop-based titles on PlayStation aren't, and the role-playing options are engaging throughout. Combat could do with a bit more punch, and the technical issues are an annoyance, but there's a lot of value to this well written sci-fi-fantasy package.",2022-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,4127c2cc818244ddb3003626f6687531 62b20ae40bfe2deada1845fc,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,50,"The Shadowrun Trilogy is a superb trio of RPG classics that we were psyched to get stuck into all over again on Nintendo Switch. However, constant performance issues, including stuttering frame rates, long loading times, unresponsive and sticky controls, and a serious bug that freezes your game entirely at points, means that this is a series of ports we find it very difficult to recommend picking up as things currently stand at launch. Let's hope there's a significant patch on the way ASAP as these are games that deserve to be played by as many people as possible.",2022-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,4127c2cc818244ddb3003626f6687531 62b20ade0bfe2deada1845ee,GameMAG,,80,"Is Shadowrun Trilogy worth your time? Definitely yes, especially if you can appreciate old-school text-based role-playing games.",2022-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,4127c2cc818244ddb3003626f6687531 62b20adc0bfe2deada1845e4,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,80,"Though the technical presentation of the three games encompassed in the Shadowrun Trilogy is modest, each of them nonetheless provides an entertainingly told narrative wrapped up in an old-fashioned CRPG shell with involving, but not especially sophisticated turn-based combat. If you're after a whole lot of cyberpunk RPG goodness with a very unique cyberpunk setting, great world building and entertaining writing, then the Shadowrun Trilogy is just the fix that you need.",2022-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,4127c2cc818244ddb3003626f6687531 5f8c7b8efce0972e4e5f7ce5,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,70,"Little Big Workshop is an enjoyable entry in the management sim game. It features cute diorama style visuals, but has surprisingly deep systems to tinker with that will keep you focused and strategising for the best way to grow your factory.",2020-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,f826bb54e078491a8322938983197d18 5f8730bbfce0972e4e5f731f,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,60,"Still, the state of the game at launch remains inexcusable, and even after several patches, some major issues continue to plague the game's complex mechanics. If you have picked up Little Big Workshop right after release and got turned down by the technical issues, then wait for a few more patches and give it another chance. If you're considering the game, wait for a discount since Little Big Workshop might be fixed by then.",2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,f826bb54e078491a8322938983197d18 5f86930cfce0972e4e5f711b,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,82,"Little Big Workshop is exactly what it says on the tin, a big sandbox experience set within a small table-top workshop. Although you can play the game casually, the fun begins when you get in-depth and begin to micro-manage and oversee all of the various jobs either by getting hands-on or automating the production line to the highest efficiency possible. I do feel there are a few mechanics, options, and features missing, which would open the game up to more casual and less-skilled gamers, but those who love to get their hands dirty will love the number of things you can manually manage.",2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,f826bb54e078491a8322938983197d18 5f83ab83fce0972e4e5f6e0c,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,75,"Fans of management simulation games will likely enjoy their time in Little Big Workshop. It’s got a charming art style and gives you plenty to do as you work to make your shop the market leader. The stability issues that I encountered do need to be patched by Mirage Game Studios though. Outside of that, their first game has set up shop on consoles rather well.",2020-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,f826bb54e078491a8322938983197d18 5f7e3704fce0972e4e5f68e3,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,74,Management sim fans will find Little Big Workshop to be an enjoyable game to wind down with. Its adorable aesthetics and rewarding progression systems make for a wonderful time and there are a lot of clever intricacies to discover as you expand your business.,2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,f826bb54e078491a8322938983197d18 5e2b326bc25afe0e75c3076f,GameGrin,Steven John Dawson,80,"The characters and the overall art style are cutesy, sure. But that shouldn't deter you from the solid build-em-up that's underneath it all. A great game to get into the resource strategy genre with, and just as good for those that are au fait with the genre already.",2020-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,f826bb54e078491a8322938983197d18 5e25ca0d4a8a3b376f438bcc,SECTOR.sk,Lukáš Zábojník,85,Don't be fooled by a simple graphics. Little Big Workshop is a solid simulator of your own factory.,2020-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,f826bb54e078491a8322938983197d18 5df76bc9239b721b0efd934e,Cubed3,David Lovato,60,"Little Big Workshop's biggest flaws are its generic character designs and a few control issues, but these are greatly overshadowed by how fun this is.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,f826bb54e078491a8322938983197d18 5dd8387066e2226fc00643a6,DarkZero,Matt Stephens,70,"Overall it's a relaxing play for people who enjoy the genre, outside of that it might be a little too scary for some people unfamiliar with this type of sim game, especially with all the number crunching. Aesthetically it's very pleasing and even the little workers are fun to watch. If you have a head for numbers or just want to try out a sim game I'd recommend it.",2019-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,f826bb54e078491a8322938983197d18 5dc4a5f13496c41f3bb5c02c,GameSpace,,72,"If you love puzzles and challenges along with building an empire that remains adorable even as you watch your gold accumulate or vanish, you will love Little Big Workshop",2019-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,f826bb54e078491a8322938983197d18 5db1fc8864f5787ec0134477,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,70,"Little Big Workshop is stuck in the middle, it is a good factory simulator, but it has some lack of depth.",2019-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,f826bb54e078491a8322938983197d18 5dae107728533f39aa6813d4,The Digital Fix,Dan Phillips,90,"With its great art and challenging scenarios, it was a joy to play Little Big Workshop. Although I hope they introduce a sandbox mode with your own criteria set, it took nothing away from the enjoyment I had the original story line. A must have if you are into you management sims.",2019-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,f826bb54e078491a8322938983197d18 5da79b1bc7c36e55d01edc57,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,80,"Little Big Workshop is an adorable slice of capitalism and taking over the market one quality product at a time, provided that you're willing to work for that dream. Batteries not included in dreams of wild success.",2019-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,f826bb54e078491a8322938983197d18 5da79adcc7c36e55d01edc3d,Cultured Vultures,Brian Stasiukaitis,80,"Little Big Workshop is a factory simulator built for the masses. It gets the little details right while setting up big goals for those new to the genre, even if the little workers can cause headaches at times.",2019-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,f826bb54e078491a8322938983197d18 620367fe9e5c48c548d7c67d,Enternity.gr,Christos Chatzisavvas,75,"Sherlock Holmes Chapter One is an exciting game. In a possible sequel, Frogwares has to fix a few things to make it amazing!",2022-02-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 61d67a1b9e5c48c548d6a564,New Game Network,Daniel Nichols,73,Sherlock Holmes Chapter One is a solid entry into the franchise with well written characters and strong investigatory gameplay. Some distracting visual issues and poor combat sully the experience.,2022-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 61c97c909e5c48c548d68603,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,68,"I've struggled to properly rate Sherlock Holmes Chapter One. On the one hand, it does some great things in terms of the cases and the provided tools to solve those cases. I enjoyed that it never gave me an answer, and I had to arrive at my own conclusions given the evidence I'd found. On the other hand, the game is in a rough technical state with frequent frame rate issues on the PS5, basic animations that feel robotic, an empty open world, and voice acting that can pull you out of the experience at times. Fans of Sherlock Holmes or adventure games can check out Chapter One, simply for everything that it does right.",2021-12-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 61def6b59e5c48c548d6c150,INDIANTVCZ,Tereza Krečová,80,"Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is just the ideal detective game. The story has a meaning and even though the story feels a little bit extravagant due to its original way of narration you can’t simply leave the story untold. Characters including Sherlock and Jon are well-written and even though some character acts strangely or you just don’t like them, there is always some reason behind the behavior. The open-world is the game’s general pride, but it mostly feels empty despite having something to offer. On the other hand, the absence of map and navigation gives a gentle touch to its detective gameplay. Luckily, everything bad is suppressed by everything great the game has to offer. Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is an example of how detective titles should be done.",2021-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 61bc3be19e5c48c548d65cda,INVEN,Soojin Kim,75,"It's not bad. Open world and improved action are both double-edged swords of this game. However, each case is still interesting and the process of investigating has been much more excellently upgraded than ever. And being able to meet young Sherlock Holmes is a great power that can overcome all the shortcomings of the game.",2021-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 61e00aaa9e5c48c548d6cb22,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,,Frogwares goes back to the early days of Sherlock Holmes as a detective with a very safe and simple prequel focused on freedom for the player.,2021-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 61ad6c3892756855bc4ebf4d,NaviGames,Alejandro Morillas Tellez,80,"Thanks to its great storyline and intriguing cases, Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is another great investigative title based on the popular character.",2021-12-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 61ae8e5cae612c62fdd334d5,Chalgyr's Game Room,,90,"Overall, Sherlock Holmes Chapter One is a fantastic detective game that is unique from other games in the series. The focus is on the origins story of Sherlock Holmes which has not been done in video game format. While the game doesn’t hold players hands, it provides a great deal of information to help to progress the story. It even allows for players to skip over combat if it is a feature that they aren’t interested in. Due to the level of care taken in the title, I absolutely adore Sherlock Holmes Chapter One. In my opinion it is one of the best detective games next to games like The Return of Obra Dinn. I absolutely love this title and can’t wait to see what comes out in the future!",2021-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 61a63f76aa8769f9eced87ab,GamesCreed,Sarwar Ron,70,"The mystery-solving core mechanics of the Sherlock Holmes Chapter are interesting and challenging, but the rest of the game just feels superfluous.",2021-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 61a3fb8e749c3beaca39e928,BaziCenter,,50,"The 1st chapter of Sherlock Holmes seems broken and lost, and fails to fully satisfy even the hardcore fans of the character.",2021-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 61a370b13fb602e787fa6cf1,Cram-Gaming,Robert Cram,80,"Sherlock Holmes Chapter One is an enjoyable romp and pleasant change of approach compared to more restrictive offerings of the past. Open-world works well here but could do with some additional oomph to make it feel more interesting. Sleuths will enjoy the varied investigations here and if you desire an even greater challenge, then we suggest setting the game to it’s more cryptic highest difficulty for a first play through.",2021-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 61a22247de0251ddf485a895,Gamer's Palace,Manuel Eichhorn,82,Chapter One is Sherlock's biggest and best adventure yet. It's a welcome change from other current games and a very diverse detective adventure. There are are few technical hiccups here and there however.,2021-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 61a15c8f2a17c9d2434a24d7,GamesBeat,Rachel Kaser,60,"Sherlock Holmes Chapter One is a decent adventure game that lets you play as the great detective. The trouble is, it wants to be more than that. It wants to be an action-adventure game with an open world. It wants Sherlock to be a fun and interesting player character, but the game makes him drag around a buddy who’s even less helpful than Watson.",2021-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 61a11ef12a17c9d2434a24a4,Zoomg,علی گودرزی,70,A work that combines its fascinating story with fun mechanisms and turns the gamer into Sherlock Holmes for hours.,2021-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 61a0e5a72a17c9d2434a1ba8,Guardian,Tauriq Moosa,80,The detective returns to his childhood island home to solve an elegant series of cases in this lively open-world story,2021-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 61a3ddec749c3beaca39dea0,SomHráč.sk,Martin Černický,75,"Sherlock Holmes Chapter One has excellent core gameplay, which is unfortunately brought down a bit by avoidable design issues and questionable technical state of the game.",2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 619f127d1d7da1c446884119,Generación Xbox,Gabriel Fuentes,87,"We are facing a great work of Frogwares with Sherlock Holmes in his perhaps less explored variant: that of his youth. Maybe the character at times you do not like it, or you find it unfriendly, but I think there you can also see the hand of the writers who portray a stage of more insolence in the human being and from which the great detective is not exempt either.",2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 619de2e85c9c41ba950dbb3f,AusGamers,Steve Farrelly,77,"Which is to say, colourful and challenging writing exists within the confines of this archaic setting, so you might hear antiquated dialogue or come across situations that make you uncomfortable.",2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 619dccd88920e0b7a1107227,Gamerweb.pl,Kasjan Nowak,80,"Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is a very good action adventure game. The main plot may not be the longest, but the whole thing is connected in a specific, addictive adventure of the most famous detective in the world.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 619dcca58920e0b7a1107226,Gamersky,,83,"Although there are still some problems with Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One as an innovative work, there is not much to blame for in terms of big play and storylines.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 619ce8faa8153aaba4670334,Impulsegamer,Abdul Saad,72,"Overall, while not perfect, Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One provided an incredibly entertaining and challenging experience that detective fans, especially Sherlock Holmes fans, will be happy to experience.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 619cdaffa8153aaba467030f,Oyungezer Online,İpek Atam,80,It's one of the best games in the Sherlock Holmes franchise. Don't let him kidnap the lovers.,2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 619d0235db37a4aea4394418,GameBlast,Nycolas Medeiros,75,"Sherlock Holmes Chapter One delivers a worthy experience for any detective or investigative game fan. The available cases bring interesting themes and, in general, are very fun to solve. The gameplay has several resources to solve crimes and doesn't make the game monotonous or repetitive most of the time. Although the main objective of the plot is not widely worked, it guarantees a story with unexpected moments and surprising twists.",2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 619be3e7559010a6d709351c,Chicas Gamers,Juanma Luengo,,"This new installment on the Sherlock series developed by Frogwares contains great ideas (the open world mechanics seems to be a step in the right direction) but also a poor technical implementation. Low framerates when exploring the city, low res textures in environments and NPCs and several other issues that are not at the expected level for a game based on the most iconic detective of all time.",2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 619bbe85559010a6d70934e0,NoobFeed,Adam Siddiqui,80,Sherlock Holmes Chapter One has promise and definitely can serve as an edifice for a grand detective franchise but definitely needs some refinement.,2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 619bb5fb559010a6d70934b4,The Games Machine,Paolo Besser,81,"The PC version of Sherlock Holmes Chapter One avoids the frame drops and other glitches that some PS5 owners experienced with the console release, and gives us a fairly good detective game, with several culprits to find in a beautifully crafted turistic island. Fans of Sherlock Holmes might discover a quite different hero from the one they are accustomed to, but the overall experience of Chapter One is absolutely pleasant.",2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 619bb558559010a6d70934ac,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,80,Great career start of well-known detective with some new elements and deduction.,2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 619ccaa2a8153aaba46702c6,TrueGaming,,65,"The game offers a fun experience and hearty issues for those looking for an accurate simulation experience of the role of the investigator but fails to satisfy our curiosity about the story and the results of some issues, an experience that has suffered some serious errors in storytelling.",2021-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 619bbc8f559010a6d70934d8,Xbox Achievements,Richard Walker,80,"Quite possibly developer Frogwares’ most accomplished crack at the iconic detective yet, Sherlock Holmes Chapter One combines a compelling story, detailed world, and involving investigation mechanics to great effect.",2021-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 619962481b38398bdf393913,3DNews,Михаил Пономарев,50,"Chapter One got plenty of mechanics, but those doesn't add up into the solid picture, and the open-world minimizes all of the few good pieces that are there.",2021-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 61b6c38483e54798d121fd94,MonsterVine,Spencer Legacy,70,"Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is a great detective game that’s saddled with unfortunately mediocre combat and the occasionally obtuse clue to impede progression. Still, when it works, you feel like a true genius detective, so if you’re a fan of mystery games or Holmes himself, this may be the game for you.",2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 619826630acdcc88f347562d,GameSpot,Richard Wakeling,70,"Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One stumbles at times, but solving its fantastic cases scratches that investigative itch like few others try.",2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 61970fce91f0007b9163b476,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,80,"Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is a memorable game, maybe the best produced so far by Frogwares. It is not a classical adventure game, rather an open world Victorian tour de force in the early days of the most famous detective. As such it is not easy, mainly because the developers decided to let players figure out how a detective’s mind works.",2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 6196b9f391f0007b9163b42b,Explosion Network,Ciaran Marchant,80,"Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is not a perfect game; the action gameplay is dated and repetitive; the open-world seems overly ambitious at times, especially with consistent frame drops on PS5 and the learning curve to become the great detective may dissuade some players, but at its core it has a truly remarkable and insightful narrative about a young man trying to come to terms with the troubles of his youth, solving a number of grizzly murders along the way.",2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 619657739b4b356b60dac5e1,Gaming Nexus,Elliot Hilderbrand,74,"I need a little more hand holding than Sherlock Holmes Chapter One gives. I'm not as smart as Sherlock, and found myself bumbling around at times like a lost child. When I was in the zone I was having a good time. The variety of costumes made for a fun time, and the eavesdropping mini game were a good distraction to a worthwhile story. The game has flaws, but those can easily be overlooked with a mountain of fun and interesting mysteries to solve.",2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 6195501c29f33769e296de68,PlayStation LifeStyle,Jenny Jones,70,"Despite a few missteps in terms of the combat, if you're a fan of detective games then Sherlock Holmes Chapter One is a pretty easy one to recommend. Getting to do things like interviewing witnesses or performing chemical analysis on suspicious evidence is an absolute blast. The island of Cordona is chock full of cases for you to investigate and while there are a few technical issues with the open world setting it's easy enough to forgive when sleuthing around is this much fun.",2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 6194dc8104ec616771e53266,IGN Italy,Francesco Destri,71,"The shift of the series to an open world formula is a bit of a missed opportunity, but as a detective adventure Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One works well both in terms of writing and gameplay.",2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 625e9d05008489e208d85083,The Beta Network,Anthony Culinas,70,"Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One successfully puts you into the shoes of London’s greatest detective, albeit with crippling, pace-killer conveyance issues. However, the precision-based combat, fun crime scene investigations and decent story help to mitigate the general lack of direction. Holmes is also as sassy as ever.",2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 61dffe4a9e5c48c548d6ca37,Checkpoint Gaming,Sam Harkin,80,"Despite some rough edges, Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One has its heart in the right place. Frogwares is taking the classic Sherlock mythos and spinning off some impressive original work here. The story is well-presented, with the partnership between Sherlock and Jon particularly pleasant. Other cases show some interesting new puzzle types that I have not yet seen before. Whilst the two strengths of this title are separate, which annoys me somewhat, it’s the annoyance I feel when a game is a few decisions short of me showering it in unqualified praise. As it stands, Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is a standard-setter for open-world mystery games.",2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 61963bd59b4b356b60dac5c1,WellPlayed,Zach Jackson,70,"A fresh and emotional take on the Sherlock Holmes property creates the best narrative in the series yet, but it’s let down by some ambitious design choices.",2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,06722250068b4161a0ec25e86be99061 5d8670a993765d6778746d1a,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,70,"The first instalment in a planned trilogy, The Fall does a respectable job at feeling complete while setting up upcoming entries. Although shorter than most adventures, the length does work in its benefit, as the slow pacing would likely overstay its welcome in a longer journey. Worth noting, the pacing is by no means perfect, with the ending coming off feeling especially rushed, but the rest of the experience makes good use of a slow, methodical approach. Atmospheric and appropriately lonely, with enough narrative weight to think on, this makes for some enjoyable point-and-click fun.",2018-12-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5ee13150c28b1c4114c27f7a,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,80,"Over the Moon presents this great science fiction story that will give us a lot to think about, seasoned with a classic gameplay of graphic adventures, and although not so well resolved, an action and platforms component that, although they do not feel necessary , if they give a little variety to the development. Highly recommended title for all lovers of science fiction from the 80s and 90s, they will not be disappointed.",2018-06-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670a993765d6778746d25,Switching Worlds,Hooshan Torabi,78,"The Fall is the first game of a trilogy where the subject of artificial intelligence - what it means and its consequences - are a heavy focus of. Over The Moon excels in this department. For a point & click genre with shooting, they've done the job quite well providing a believable atmosphere and notable plot surprises. It's a pretty short game, but it is sweet. It's worth seeking out its playtime for those interested getting into this series. If you enjoy The Fall, you'll want its sequel as well.",2018-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670a993765d6778746d3a,CGMagazine,Zubi Khan,70,"The Fall is a sci-fi adventure game that harkens back to the days of classic adventure titles and in some instances, brings with it both the good and bad aspects of the classic genre.",2018-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5f444c1662b431526f8e268e,oprainfall,,80,"In the end, while the puzzles are fun, and combat is simple, what really sells The Fall is the story, even if you’re not a huge fan of adventure games. I feel that this one captures a good balance between combat and puzzles so it never feels tedious and can work as a good introductory game to the genre. This review is based on the Switch version which doesn’t add anything new to be honest. If anything you lose the achievements available on other versions. But if you want portability it’s a good option over the PC, PS4 or Xbox versions. The game is out for $10 and as mentioned above, give it a try even if adventure games aren’t your thing, the story is worth it.",2018-05-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670a993765d6778746d1c,NintendoWorldReport,Scott Polhemus,75,"Ultimately, The Fall feels like you're playing your way through a movie. Aside from a few control hiccups, it's a playable movie in a genuinely good way.",2018-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670a993765d6778746d37,Elite Gamer,Christian Wait,63,"In order to aim, cover, aim and shoot I have to make a total of 5 button presses over 3 buttons. It’s ridiculous.",2018-05-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670a993765d6778746d10,PS3Blog.net,,80,"You should definitely dive into the universe of The Fall with this first slice so that you can then carry on with the story in The Fall Part 2: Unbound, a game I enjoyed when I played it for my review, and which is also available on Nintendo Switch as well as on PlayStation 4 – it offers an adventure that is twice as long and that sets things up for the final entry in the trilogy… which will hopefully release soon because I can't wait to see how the story ends!",2018-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670a893765d6778746cea,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,60,"If you enjoy a decent sci-fi yarn and exploring concepts around AI, its limitations, and how systems designed to protect humans could conceivably also get in the way The Fall may be worthwhile for you. However, if that isn’t a pull and you don’t have a particularly high threshold for frustration it can be tough to recommend. With a relatively diverse set of adventures already available on the system this feels a bit more awkward than most.",2018-05-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670a893765d6778746cca,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,60,"Arriving almost four years after the Wii U version, The Fall still manages to offer one of the most engaging takes on the age-old 'robot starts to feel alive' concept without feeling tired or rote. Sadly, the limitations of its gameplay haven't been addressed for this port, so while there's a great story to be experienced, the game itself remains a forgettable miasma of genres.",2018-05-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670a893765d6778746d0a,Sirus Gaming,Carri Grant Raffy Abenoja,86,"Overall, The Fall has me intrigued and scared and amazed at how the twists and turns are presented. The gameplay could use a bit more smartsy action, but the whole narrative pulled me through. It was a shame ARID’s adventure ends in just a couple of hours. Hey, at least The Fall Part 2: Unbound is now available, right? Just be prepared to cash out for Part 2. You’d definitely want more of ARID’s adventures. Hey, don’t say I didn’t warn you.",2018-05-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670a893765d6778746cd0,VGChartz,Evan Norris,60,"If you're looking for a thoughtful sci-fi story and/or a point-and-click adventure in the LucasArts mold, and can tolerate the short running time, this is a good pick.",2018-05-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670a893765d6778746cbb,VGProfessional,Nazih Fares,81,"Now available on the Nintendo Switch, The Fall is a neat tribute to old-fashioned point and click, but also an engaging narrative and deep adventure that should be worth your time.",2018-05-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670a893765d6778746cb8,Cubed3,Ofisil,70,"The Fall is a fine example of an adventure, with the better puzzles demanding some out-of-the-box thinking, and a hardcore, almost Isaac Asimov/Ghost in the Shell-ish sci-fi plot revolving around robots and AI, which is so good that it's easy to forgive this for its less impressive segments, and its unwieldy control scheme.",2018-03-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670aa93765d6778746d69,Cubed3,Jamie Greenhill,90,"The Fall is the poster child for indie game development, and the start of what is sure to be an interesting trilogy. Over The Moon has successfully merged two genres and exceeded all expectations; all this from a Kickstarter campaign that raised 40,000 Canadian dollars. Yes, that's right; there is not a zero missing. Wii U owners hungry for Metroid Prime's atmosphere or Monkey Island's puzzle solving really can't go wrong with this one.",2015-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670aa93765d6778746d65,Push Square,Greg Giddens,70,"This is supposedly the first of multiple chapters to this story, and if the writing stays as strong throughout then it's going to be a tale well worth exploring, but hopefully the next title will reduce the difficulty a tad.",2015-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670a993765d6778746d22,PlayStation LifeStyle,Ben Tarrant,65,"The Fall takes inspiration from all the right games, merging Metroid-style platforming and atmosphere with Dark Souls difficulty and Portal writing. Its deep and thoughtful explorations into the technicalities of AI are intelligent and surprisingly thought provoking. It's unfortunately hindered by clunky mechanics and overly complicated puzzles that often border on the obtuse when it comes to the specifics required to finish them. Google will be your best friend when playing through this, but try and avoid cheating or giving up entirely; solving The Fall's conundrums is actually somewhat worth the hassle for once, proving to be a creative and rewarding challenge that shows creativity and promise.",2015-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670aa93765d6778746d77,TrueAchievements,Megan Walton,90,"The Fall is definitely more than worth your time and money, and whilst the experience may be over quickly, it will certainly be one that you thoroughly enjoy.",2015-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670a993765d6778746d2a,PlayStation Universe,Steven Williamson,80,"The controls could be more intuitive, as could interacting with objects, but overall The Fall's winning combination of great storyline, well-penned script and impressive game world makes it one of the best indie titles out there.",2015-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670aa93765d6778746d7a,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,70,"'The Fall' is a great story and interesting discussion of synthetic morality, but ironically has some problems with its own mechanical side. It is possible that these issues were caused by the port to the Xbox One, but things like checkpoint saving are fundamental and cannot be overlooked. Regardless, I am happy that Over The Moon is continuing with the series, and hopefully we can expect the second episode before too long.",2015-07-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670aa93765d6778746d57,Destructoid,Mike Cosimano,85,"The Fall Part One's minor gameplay shortcomings don't even begin to tarnish the sheen on everything else. It's a seductive old-school sci-fi yarn, with characters that somehow manage to represent greater ideas and exist as fully-formed beings. Even though two more episodes have been confirmed, the game ends on an exciting conclusion that could function either as a cliffhanger or a definitive finale. If you're into books like The Martian Chronicles, there's no reason to let some potential head-scratchers keep you from a great experience.",2015-07-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670aa93765d6778746d5a,GBAtemp,Tom Bond,60,"The Fall makes you want more. That much is clear. I want to see what happens with A.R.I.D, I want to see how the ending of The Fall continues on in it's sequels. But I don't want to play those puzzles, nor anything like it again. I'm not happy with how short the game is, nor with the way it's split into separate games. The Fall should, in my opinion, be avoided until all three of the games are out there.",2015-07-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670a893765d6778746cde,FNintendo,Diogo Caeiro,70,"The control system needs some improvement, though, and the voice acting is far from the best ever done, but the narrative and exploration suit well those who are looking for a sci fi adventure in the Wii U's eShop.",2015-04-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670a893765d6778746cb5,God is a Geek,Dan Naylor,50,Great story can't cover for poor gameplay.,2015-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670a993765d6778746d28,The Skinny,Darren Carle,80,"The Fall is a compelling piece of storytelling in a medium that usually struggles to engage players beyond the surface spectacle. More importantly, it's a very good game in its own right but with both aspects combined it makes for a compelling case to dust off your Wii U pad.",2015-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670aa93765d6778746d86,Kritiqal,Nate Kiernan,,The Fall has a lot to say for a game that doesn't want to tell you what it is.,2014-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670aa93765d6778746d7d,Nintendo Life,Jake Shapiro,70,"The Fall is a flawed title marred by questionable voice acting, disappointing controls and, in classic adventure game fashion, segments where you'll find yourself rummaging blindly through the environment trying to figure out what to do next. If you can get past all of this, though, you'll find an innovative title with atmospheric visuals that puts a unique spin on old science fiction tropes through an intriguing storyline and some great meta-textual moments with the user interface. If all you want is a solid action-adventure experience, The Fall is probably not your best choice, but if you're looking for a more cerebral change of pace you should check this one out.",2014-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670aa93765d6778746d45,Nintendojo,Anthony Vigna,67,"The Fall is still a great, unique title on the eShop, but you need to know what you're getting into before you play it. In terms of gameplay, The Fall struggles to deliver anything special. But if you're looking for a game with a genuinely dark sci-fi setting and an intriguing story, then you'll definitely enjoy exploring as ARID.",2014-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670aa93765d6778746d83,NintendoWorldReport,Zachary Miller,70,"The Fall is a relatively short game, just a few hours long depending on how many puzzles stump you. The story is the most engaging thing, providing a unique take on the Three Laws of Robotics (although the laws themselves have been changed). There are really only three characters, but they're all well developed",2014-08-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670aa93765d6778746d5f,Nintendo Enthusiast,Shawn Long,75,"Overall, however, The Fall was very enjoyable. For the $10 asking price, you receive a great story and solid game play in a four-hour episode. The game has a great ending that has me eagerly anticipating the next episode of the game.",2014-08-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670aa93765d6778746d6c,Kill Screen,J. Nicholas Geist,76,"ARID is a wonderfully interesting character, although she has little opportunity for personality within the space of this game (the first of a trilogy).",2014-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670a893765d6778746cd9,GameSkinny,Pierre Fouquet,90,The puzzles overall are really fun to work out and are challenging at the same time.,2014-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670a893765d6778746cc7,GameGrin,James Furlong,90,"The game offers a great story, brilliant voice acting, a notable aesthetic progression and an innovative combat system. And while a little short the only thing left to say is: you should play this game.",2014-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670aa93765d6778746d80,Twinfinite,Matthew Kim,80,"Not since Duncan Jones' Moon have I been this giddy about a science-fiction story that so expertly plays around with the genre, especially in dealing with artificial intelligence. I am in awe and eagerly anticipating the later episodes with much excitement.",2014-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670aa93765d6778746d62,Softpedia,Radu Haulica,80,"The Fall attempts to pose the same questions that some of the most well-known classical science fiction writers did, tackling the very notion of what it means to be alive, to have a conscience and purpose, touching on themes that Phillip K. Dick and Isaac Asimov played with, and attempting to explore the consequences of the realization of free will within the boundaries of a complex but ultimately very finite system such as the one found inside a machine.",2014-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670aa93765d6778746d54,PCGamesN,Jeremy Peel,80,"Beginning as a universally relatable fantasy about overcoming red tape, The Fall winds up as a game about identity and civil rights without ever talking too much or treading too clumsily. The fact that this is the first episode of a larger game only makes its climax more thrilling. Just as there's a sense that your powwers are building as you play through The Fall, there's a feeling that developer Over the Moon's powers are building too. We like who they're becoming.",2014-06-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670aa93765d6778746d5d,GameWatcher,Chris Capel,60,"The first half was so frustrating I almost cried, and the second half was actually pretty entertaining. Oh, and the whole game was 3 hours long. And you can't use either mouse or arrow keys on the main menu for some reason. In short, fix these problems Over The Moon and maybe the second episode of The Fall will be all fun and not just the last hour.",2014-06-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d8670a993765d6778746d1f,Hardcore Gamer,Alex Carlson,80,"The Fall is the beginning of an intelligent and engaging sci-fi story, one that'll keep you on the edge of your seat throughout every tricky brain teaser of a puzzle. With an excellent cast, a visceral, thought-provoking story and some great voice acting, the narrative has plenty of drive and it'll keep you guessing all the way to its tease of an ending.",2014-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 601126690f8974118c9391c9,Kinglink Reviews,Frank Reese,70,"A fun and happy game from the same creator as Katamari Damacy, Wattam is an absolute delight to experience and enjoy. It could be longer but also will cheer anyone up.",2021-01-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5f80e75ffce0972e4e5f6c5a,Super Joystick,Fred Morris,84,"Wattam is a fun, quirky game. It’s art style is cute, the soundtrack is good, and while gameplay may get repetitive, the charm makes up for it. It’s also fun to mess around with the physics and see what the game can handle. It’s like a big toybox.",2020-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5e21f4e74a8a3b376f438990,Guardian,Emily Gera,60,"The creator of Katamari Damacy, Keita Takahashi, unleashes a beguiling new game where strange creatures must cooperate to solve puzzles – though life in utopia proves repetitive",2020-01-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5e20a3664a8a3b376f43865f,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Katharine Castle,,"There is indeed plenty of Takahashi weirdness to be found in Wattam, but it’s of limited value without the magic, the soul, or just the basic ingenuity required to connect the dots and make it all sing. ",2020-01-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5e1b01be117f2f0cdf3db86e,GameMAG,,80,"Wattam is a fun and exciting game that you can and should play with your children. An unusual experiment, where the silly and almost always funny scenes hide a deep meaning about the unification of the world, universal friendship and the search for compromises between so different inhabitants, where joy and fun can connect the planet after a global catastrophe. And the best and so clear to all ages and religions of the game manifesto about peace and love is now difficult to find.",2020-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5e162fb0117f2f0cdf3db5b0,GameSpot,Funké Joseph,70,"Wattam is a bizarre playground full of wonder, discovery, and cheerful friends that come together to tell a sweet story about rising up and bonding after conflict.",2020-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5e0f70b9117f2f0cdf3db25a,VideoGamer,Joshua Wise,50,"Wattam should be played, if for no other reason than to see a designer expressing ambivalence about his own ideas.",2020-01-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5e0b64a271f25c74e73263d2,GameGrin,Alan Wen,80,"Spend a few hours winding down with its carefree sandbox or just listen to the ever catchy folksy music, and it's just the antidote you need after a bad day, a bad year, or hell, a bad decade.",2019-12-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5e0a9a9571f25c74e73263a2,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,84,If you have even a sliver of child-like wonder left in your heart then playing Wattam is a must.,2019-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5e0609a271f25c74e7326151,COGconnected,James Paley,65,"Choose the world of Wattam at your most studious discretion, my friends.",2019-12-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5e0298ce71f25c74e73260ac,Shacknews,Donovan Erskine,70,"Wattam takes the concepts of action and puzzling, and makes them its own.",2019-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5e020b9571f25c74e7326076,GameSpew,Chris McMullen,80,"Wattam isn’t without its flaws; in particular, the more characters you gather, the harder it is to quickly switch between them. But even when your journey’s done, there’s more than enough here to draw you back in, whether you’re tackling the game in co-op mode, hunting for those few elusive characters you’ve missed or just diving into this daft and wonderfully charming world.",2019-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5e06521f71f25c74e73262a3,GameCrate,David Sanchez,75,"Wattam is the Katamari successor you may not have known you needed. Keita Takahashi and the folks at Funomena have created a new kind of alternative game experience. If you long for the days when you used to collect toy figures and play sets, Wattam is a wonder to behold. It's joy, colorful and fun, in your hands and right in front of your face.",2019-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5e1cc570117f2f0cdf3db907,PC Invasion,,70,"Wattam features the best visuals, score, and cast to ever grace a Keita Takahashi game, but its gameplay proves to be a touch too shallow to preserve that childlike wonder beyond its four-hour story.",2019-12-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5e8cc843bdf729557ef47ca8,The Partisan Spy,,100,"Wattam is a FAMILY game, really easy to play. Every element of the game was designed for CHILDREN around their early childhood to understand. It is full of cues during gameplay, puzzles are simple and mechanics are basic. Which doesn't mean it will be extremely easy for kids, the challenge is still there. For us, adults, the challenge is not completing the game, but to be able to RECONNECT with the child we once were. To play ""correctly"" and understand Wattam you need to become a kid again and let yourself laugh about the most simple things of life.",2019-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5e1e0cca9607c56493d2910a,The Outerhaven Productions,,80,Wattam is a unique and delightful experience that suffers from a few technical issues.,2019-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5dfd7bf3239b721b0efda675,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,80,"While Wattam can be a little awkward, thanks to replacing its camera stick with the simple rotation controls on the shoulder buttons, and easily beaten in three hours, it's a game that makes a strong statement that sticks in the mind.",2019-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5dfd019b239b721b0efda642,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,70,"Wattam is a pure, adorable joy. Keita Takahashi's signature idiosyncrasies shine through in this playful game about friendship and finding pleasure in the simple things. Interacting with the wacky cast of characters is great fun, and there's almost no pressure to march on with the story if you'd rather do your own thing. It's a shame the technical side of things lets the experience down somewhat, but when the game is at its ludicrous best, you probably won't care.",2019-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5dfca98e239b721b0efda60c,Jump Dash Roll,JD Saltz,80,"A game of animated objects interacting with each other in a colourful, sandbox world with few clear goals, Wattam is absurd and refreshing fun--despite a few distracting bugs and frequent fart noises.",2019-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5dfc97d6239b721b0efda607,Saudi Gamer,عصام الشهوان,70,A joy to play through and through and the perfect antidote to today's climate.,2019-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5dfc92d4239b721b0efda605,TheSixthAxis,Jim Hargreaves,70,"In an industry still obsessed with lifelike visuals, gratuitous violence, and tear-jerking stories, Wattam is a welcome remedy. Though short-lived and bizarre is its design, it has a joyous cleansing effect that will have you grinning ear to ear.",2019-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5dfbf987239b721b0efda45c,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,80,"As a game, Wattam is a scatterbrained assembly of goofball logic and cumbersome mechanics. As an experience, it's an earnest expression of love, affinity, and forgiveness shared by all of its moving pieces. The product is a game that elicits joy without the videogame-y demand for precooked gratification. Wattam feels like a birthday party where all of your friends actually show up.",2019-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5dfa85ca239b721b0efd95f3,Fanbyte,Andrew King,80,At times it feels like playing around with a chemistry set. Except it can only produce fun and harmless explosions.,2019-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5e1a3111117f2f0cdf3db863,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,85,,2019-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5dfaa886239b721b0efd964e,Polygon,Chelsea Stark,,"I kept hoping for something to anchor the whole experience to some kind of message or resonant detail that would bring the rest of my pain into focus. But after finishing the game and writing this review, I’m still waiting.",2019-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5df949d7239b721b0efd9589,PlayStation Universe,Sebastian Hawden,80,"Completely mental, colourful, funny and an entertaining multiplayer experience, Wattam constantly surprised me with its surreal characters and insane gameplay. It will not be everyone's cup of tea but I think a lot of people will appreciate it for what it is. A bright, cheery experience that will leave you confused, baffled but smiling and laughing at the same time.",2019-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5df93f38239b721b0efd9586,Metro GameCentral,,50,"As charmingly idiosyncratic as you'd expect from the creator of Katamari Damacy, but although the harmonious message is clear the game itself is a frustrating chore.",2019-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5df93e38239b721b0efd9584,GameSkinny,Jason Coles,90,"Wattam is a rare wonder of a game, full of hope, charm, and poop. But it's also one of the kindest games to come out all year.",2019-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5df920bf239b721b0efd9572,Game Informer,Jeff Cork,73,Keita Takahashi delivers another singular title that's as much an interactive art piece as it is a game,2019-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5df7dcd8239b721b0efd947e,Slant Magazine,Steven Scaife,80,"Wattam communicates a poignant, refreshing, and all-too-necessary joy in the face of adversity.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5df7be6f239b721b0efd93a8,PC Gamer,Rachel Watts,76,"Wattam is a fun colourful playground for players to goof around in, even though it's controls have a few screws loose.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5df7bbbe239b721b0efd93a2,Game Revolution,Michael Leri,60,"Witnessing its wholesome, nearly childlike view of the world through a bunch of nonsequiteurs is pleasant even if playing through them isn’t always quite as enjoyable. And while Wattam seems to want to avoid descriptors and can get away with it at times, that playability is important for a video game.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5df7bac5239b721b0efd93a0,PlayStation LifeStyle,Annette Polis,90,"Refreshingly light-hearted, brief, and full of good vibes, Wattam is the kind of game that everyone can easily settle down with. ",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5df7ba99239b721b0efd939d,IGN,Tom Marks,80,"Wattam is a weird and wild fever dream of a game, but it's the most enjoyable fever dream I've ever had.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5df7ba5a239b721b0efd9397,Eurogamer,Malindy Hetfeld,75,"Wattam would be a simple little delight, if it weren't for its technical issues.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5df7ba55239b721b0efd9394,USgamer,Caty McCarthy,80,"Some significant technical issues manage to do little to hold back the charm and wit of Wattam. It's a game that's great fun for both kids and adults, with slapstick humor and a sweet message of understanding people, despite your differences, at its center. It's made with today's toxic climate in mind, boiling the world's issues into something that doesn't feel cloying, but instead feels positive and welcoming. That, to me, is an achievement.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5df7b969239b721b0efd9391,Destructoid,Jordan Devore,85,"I'm not sure if Takahashi will ever be able to top Katamari Damacy – for my money, it's one of the greatest video games ever made – but Wattam captures that sense of whimsy and magic in its own way. The care-free music and gosh-darn-huggable character designs make this a must-play for fans.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5df7b8b8239b721b0efd938c,DualShockers,Ricky Frech,70,"Designer Keita Takahashi is back at it again with the incredibly odd, yet charming, Wattam, a game about friendship, explosions, and lots of poop.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5df7b8a6239b721b0efd9387,Jack of All Controllers,Chris Sanchez,75,"Wattam is a delight to play. From the cute aesthetic, to the amazing soundtrack, there is much to enjoy here.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,d80ba2f3338847d49a27d8e458d91334 5d866e6893765d677873993f,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,78,"The free-running is fantastic, the combat feels excellent, and the crafting and skill system are well designed. Dying Light Plays well, and the story is entertaining, even if it is fairly basic. The gunplay definitely sours the experience when it comes up, and the lack of any real consequence for failure tarnishes every mechanic of the game. If that doesn't turn you off then there is a lot to love about this zombie romp",2018-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6793765d6778739917,Amber Plays Games,Amber Hodson,80,"If you've been craving for some slaying action since the days of Dead Island I've got some good news - Dying Light might just be for you! Packed full of great content, Dying Light is almost perfect in its execution. Almost.",2018-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6e93765d6778739c85,Elite Gamer,Daire Hardesty,88,"Dying Light really stands on its own as a game, and where it fell down with the storyline it made up with the rest of its features.",2016-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6993765d67787399fb,KnowTechie,Josh Knowles,86,"To sum it up, the ""Enhanced Edition"" content lets you add some filters, improves some animations and makes the zombies more dangerous. This is all before adding in some devastating new weaponry.",2016-03-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6793765d677873991f,SomHráč.sk,Róbert Bartovič,80,Dying Light is a massive upgrade from Dead Island. Don't miss this if zombie games are close to your heart.,2015-08-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6993765d6778739a9f,GamesBeat,Jeff Grubb,87,"What a good game. It's really good. It's just so easy to pick up and get lost in for a few hours at a time. You can credit Techland for that success because it picked a few ideas and really got them right. The zombie-infested world is pretty and dangerous, and your character is fun to control. On top of that, the mechanics and the systems keep the core from getting boring.",2015-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 616f46de8a1e37b0e132fe37,IGN Italy,Francesco Destri,84,"There is no shortage of flaws, but if you are looking for horror, exploration, crafting and subjective evolutions, here is the game for you.",2015-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6f93765d6778739c90,Sirus Gaming,,83,"Dying Light is Techland's way of saying ""We're back!"" to the disappointments of Dead Island. It is also a visually beautiful zombie game that is battered by a weak story but rescued by an intricate day and night cycle and fluid parkour gameplay. If you are a self-proclaimed zombie killer in an open world FPS game, then I bet this game is for you.",2015-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6c93765d6778739c30,Gamestyle,Bradley Marsh,70,"Dying Light shares much with Dead Island, some would probably say a little too much, but it cuts away a lot of the septic flesh and binds the wounds with some new (if not entirely fresh) ideas.",2015-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6893765d67787399c1,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,80,"Slick, scary and seriously big",2015-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6993765d6778739a9c,Toronto Sun,Steve Tilley,80,"It's tough to get excited by video game zombies these days, but by blending a detailed open world, cool parkour moves and a satisfyingly deep system for character and weapon customization, Dying Light has clawed out a novel space in this crowded genre. Long live the undead.",2015-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6e93765d6778739c6d,VGChartz,Chris Matulich,,"Even with a forgettable plot and tacked-on versus multiplayer mode, Dying Light is still a solid open world experience that will satisfy any zombie enthusiast for well over 20 hours.",2015-02-23T05:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6993765d6778739a99,Telegraph,Tom Hoggins,80,"Techland's open-world horror can be scrappy in places, but its parkour-inspired zombie hunting is tense, moreish and engaging.",2015-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6793765d67787398b1,The Digital Fix,James Marshall,80,"Techland used to elicit a groan, an expectation of being underwhelmed. The game more than redeems their reputation and is a great step in the right direction. There are new ideas that emerge from the old and it is this attitude could spell greatness for the studio. Like your character, all they need to do is keep moving forward.",2015-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6e93765d6778739c62,Total Gaming Network,Shawn Zipay,80,"I think it's safe to say that Dying Light is one of the most enjoyable zombie based games I've played in quite some time. The game certainly ups the ante a bit by tossing in some solid parkour movement mechanics, four player co-op, and optional, but fun, competitive multiplayer. All of these elements blend in nicely with a more mature narrative when compared to other games in the genre.",2015-02-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6b93765d6778739b5e,Wccftech,Ali Naqi,80,"Dying Light is a thrill to play for any zombie enthusiast or someone who simply loves Shaun of The Dead without the comedy. It is a title which will leave you wanting more for good reason, and even though it falls short in aspects, it is a fun and solid zombie apocalyptic game.",2015-02-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6e93765d6778739c68,Slant Magazine,Justin Clark,60,All the energy that should've gone into giving players a good reason to want to survive in Harran went toward an uninvolving multiplayer.,2015-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6c93765d6778739c3c,Kill Screen,Kyle Fowle,65,"This isn't a game of jump scares, but it is one of dread. When you're running from a herd of volatiles, and you look behind you and see them all chomping at your heels, there's a rush of adrenaline.",2015-02-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6e93765d6778739c76,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,83,"After my experience with Dying Light at EGX 2014, I was very weary coming into the game at release, doubting whether the developers would make most of the extra time following the games most recent delay.",2015-02-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6e93765d6778739c6b,The Skinny,Tom Hillman,80,"Dying Light manages to keep its errand-style missions fresh because its world is so rich; even when you're doing something that feels familiar the inclusion of co-op helps rejuvenate the experience. It might not be perfect, but Techland should be proud that they've created something that's ultimately fun to play and really gets your blood pumping.",2015-02-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6c93765d6778739c39,Digital Trends,Michael Rougeau,60,"Dying Light can be great, but it doesn't understand its own strengths.",2015-02-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6b93765d6778739bdf,GamingBolt,Ravi Sinha,70,"Dying Light is a decent run through your modern day zombie apocalypse but its visual wizardry and affable movement system can't mask some AI snafus, lame characterization and disappointing approach to horror.",2015-02-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6b93765d6778739b75,ActionTrip,"Vince ""Moesha"" Massa",75,"Dying Light is an interesting mix of standard, now over used gameplay features but with a (mostly) well-implemented parkour slant.",2015-02-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6893765d67787399bf,The Angry Joe Show,Joe Vargas,70,,2015-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6e93765d6778739c70,TrueAchievements,Andrew Ogley,80,Dying Light is Techland's best and most ambitious title to date.,2015-02-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6993765d6778739a93,Impulsegamer,Edwin Millheim,90,"Dying Light is a fun game on the PlayStation 4 that definitely borrows heavily from the zombie genre and although the gameplay is not new, the inclusion of Parkour definitely adds a real element of excitement. However the Parkour can also be quite frustrating as a poorly timed jump can lead to your death on more than one occasion.",2015-02-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6993765d6778739a60,Daily Dot,Scott Nichols,40,"In the end, I think I wanted to like Dying Light for its flashes of brilliance more than I actually liked the overall experience of it.",2015-02-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6b93765d6778739bd6,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,70,"The pacing jumps up 10 notches and things become interesting due to the powerful super zombies and the urgency to not stay in a single place kicks in. It breaks up the monotony and it is these moments of originality that make Dying Light stand out from other games of this ilk, and is why it comes thoroughly recommended.",2015-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6e93765d6778739c81,High-Def Digest,Greg Suarez,80,"'Dying Light's parkour mechanics are polished, easy to get into, and quite complementary of the whole fight or flight with zombies experience. The combat is solid with a nice mix of capable zombie fighter and too many to handle aspects. The game can be quite electrifying, and there are impressive details that push the game's sense of immersion forward. What's more, its day/night cycle is exhilarating and, more important, brings with it as many thrills as rewards. Unfortunately 'Dying Light' also suffers several nagging flaws. Chiefly the repetitive aesthetics and uneven graphics quality detract noticeably from the overall fun.",2015-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6c93765d6778739bfb,MMORPG.com,Christopher Coke,72,"As a piece of zombie fiction, Dying Light isn't the most original tale. As a way to experience the undead apocalypse first-hand? It's hard to beat.",2015-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6a93765d6778739b2c,AusGamers,Steve Farrelly,89,"Your reward, beyond cracking a smile, is at least a collectable zombie statue because the team behind Dying Light are gamers, and they know what gamers want.",2015-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6893765d67787399b9,Player.One,Scott Craft,60,"It's an interesting game, and one of the handful of current-gen projects that truly feel like they wouldn't have been possible on older consoles, but Dying Light ultimately falls short of being anything other than a decent time killer.",2015-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6893765d6778739967,TheSixthAxis,Jim Hargreaves,70,"Although a sound game, Dying Light just falls short of greatness. Compared to its predecessors it looks stunning and has picked up a raft of new and interesting ideas. Several hours in, however, and a familiar sense of fatigue will inevitably set in. Unless roaming Harran with friends in tow, Dying Light isn't one of those games you can comfortably sit and play for hours on end. Zombie enthusiasts are still in for a treat though, as well as anyone looking for an unconventional first person action game.",2015-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6b93765d6778739bd0,USgamer,Mike Williams,70,"Dying Light is a sum of its inspirational parts. It brings together Techland's previous Dead Island with a bit of Mirror's Edge and Far Cry 3. At its best, leaping across the rooftops with zombies milling about below, it surpasses those titles. At worse, it has mechanics that needlessly pad out the game's running time.",2015-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6a93765d6778739afa,Game Debate,,80,"In summation though, Dying Light is a gloriously violent take on a tired genre. It might cobble together bits and bobs from its peers, but it attempts enough new to make it genuinely unique proposition. There's absolutely stacks and stacks of stuff to here, and wonderfully little of it feels like filler. You and the zombies take centre stage, and Techland don't overcomplicate things. As a co-op sandbox to tool around it's fantastic fun, one of the few downsides being that it doesn't quite compare when wondering around on your lonesome. Ultimately it's everything you wanted to love about Dead Island with none of the baggage, with the parkour movement making it a unique thrill to leap around its world.",2015-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6993765d6778739a53,We Got This Covered,Chad Goodmurphy,70,"Dying Light had the potential to be great, but it just wasn't in the cards this time around. What we've received here is certainly solid, but is marred by frustrating traversal issues and a lack of creativity in other areas.",2015-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6993765d6778739a51,Washington Post,Michael Thomsen,,"The zombie is the perfect antagonist for this kind of interactive delusion, always justifying new abandonments by threatening another victim, a cycle which goes on until the entire world has been infected and stands in the streets, needed by no one, and with nothing left to want.",2015-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6993765d6778739a4d,The Escapist,Ron Whitaker,60,"Dying Light isn't a bad game, it's just one that feels like it goes on a bit too long, and was too invested in the trappings of an ""open world"" to make itself really stand out.",2015-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6893765d6778739972,Gameplanet,Alan Bell,60,"What's here works well enough, but it lacks soul, and if there's any motivation to continue it's only that you want to see it through - a damning indictment for any game.",2015-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 5d866e6793765d67787398a8,GameGrin,Ryan Davies,85,"Satisfying gameplay mechanics, an often exciting day/night system, perfectly balanced and designed levelling and well-rounded presentation that ties all of these things together nicely. There's a lot to like about Techland's latest; if you're looking for a great zombie survival story then you're better off looking elsewhere. Need a well-crafted open-world filled with fun things to do though and you're unlikely to do much better than Dying Light this half of 2015.",2015-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,307ac9c720d249a8b96c2f1de5970f50 62d4a7600bfe2deada197aae,INDIANTVCZ,Dominik Vysloužil,70,"After a long time, a pretty simple, good-looking space fast-shooter that entertains. The ills are offset by a good dark atmosphere.",2022-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 6248aab5274ec35e72dca552,FourFaceButtons,David Aedo,60,,2022-02-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61fa6ce09e5c48c548d77147,pressakey.com,Tobias Heinen,60,"Chorus can be a lot of fun, but too often gets in its own way. When I sweep through huge frigates with precise drifts while simultaneously shooting power relays and turrets, it holds a sense of absolute superiority and skill. Unfortunately, this freedom is too often taken away from me and replaced with boring dialogue. Essential features like moving my ship horizontally and vertically or selling old equipment at the merchant are completely missing. In addition, there are sections of uninteresting story that can't be skipped. So I'm kept in an empty room even longer, although I just want to fly, explore the great environments and go hunting. The numerous, diverse enemies and the fabulous drift system keep the combat fresh and crisp, even towards the end of the 14-hour campaign.",2022-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61eedf559e5c48c548d70d4c,Niche Gamer,Jonathan White,70,"All and all, Chorus isn’t typically my kind of game but it was a pretty fun little romp. The biggest problem I had with it was how repetitive it was – most of the side missions are pretty much the same kind of thing and the biggest boss battles are repeated with a few slight twists to make them a bit harder. Chorus is the perfect game to jump into and dink around for an hour or two before you zone out and move on to something with a little more substance.",2022-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61e099139e5c48c548d6cd7d,Game Informer,Daniel Tack,70,"Chorus can be an entertaining space combat adventure at times, but the mediocre moments take a considerable toll.",2022-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61dc4f299e5c48c548d6b3a8,SECTOR.sk,,75,"Epic space expedition with some great components, but some weak points as well.",2022-01-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61dbf8a19e5c48c548d6b245,GameMAG,,80,"Controls are great, battle system is impressive, and story is nice to follow. Chorus - is a little love letter to space shooters' fans.",2022-01-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61d492679e5c48c548d69c90,Atomix,Rodolfo León,80,"Chorus is a straightforward yet fun adventure that makes space combat and exploration accesible for everyone. It has some solid combat mechanics, and the voice actors do a good job with their respective characters, but the story, and the overall lore of the game, are just plainly boring and generic.",2022-01-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61d14b119e5c48c548d695be,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,79,Chorus provides both solid space dogfights with intuitive controls and a distinctly presented story that remains engaging throughout. It may have its maddening moments that hold it back from greatness but it's still an impressively promising original IP.,2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61cf3e1f9e5c48c548d690c4,SomosXbox,Cristian Montiel ,83,"Chorus is one of the best space shooters today. A fun, attractive game that amazes you just by seeing and entering its world, but that falls short for its repetitive missions and lack of additional elements.",2021-12-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61ccca6c9e5c48c548d68c9e,Paste Magazine,Joseph Stanichar,50,"I felt like begging the game to try something, anything new, no matter how badly it was implemented, just to break up the monotony. But Chorus rarely takes any swings, so in theory it lacks any ""misses,"" with few glitches or moments where one element butts up against the rest. That might mean that people won't hate it, but it also means it's a game that people won't really love, either.",2021-12-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61cc89209e5c48c548d68c1e,NoobFeed,Kurtis Seid,75,"Chorus winds up being very open-ended, and players may have a greatly altered experience. How one builds and modifies the Forsaken will play a big part in how the game feels.",2021-12-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61c05d509e5c48c548d66a4d,GameGrin,Neil Hetherington,90,"Chorus is a veritable smorgasbord of action, exploration, and captivating story. One that I'll enjoy for many moons to come.",2021-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61c0c7b49e5c48c548d66d33,Gamerweb.pl,Kasjan Nowak,80,Chorus is an interesting production that is worth playing.,2021-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61bcfbeb9e5c48c548d66078,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,70,"Chorus is a good space combat arcade game, but it's a budget title and it shows. Because of a weak story and sometimes boring open world Chorus won't be remembered for too long.",2021-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61d241ed9e5c48c548d696c8,NaviGames,Alejandro Morillas Tellez,90,"Chorus is, without any doubt, one of the best games of the year and the final surprise of this 2021. Within its genre, it is a must-have.",2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61b8937b9e5c48c548d6406f,Impulsegamer,Abdul Saad,78,"In the end, Chorus provided a great experience overall. While a few kinks need working out, the amount of entertainment I got from it greatly surpassed my expectations and will surely satisfy fans of the genre.",2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61b7989b521d77c3d1f5ae9f,Entertainium,Callum Rakestraw,,"The ways you can use your abilities to end fights as quickly as they begin never gets old. Every time a fight occurs, I welcome it. There’s a speed and efficiency to it that makes even the smallest skirmishes fun to partake in. The range of abilities you can use plays no small part in that, but it’s mainly just how good it feels to move around and how the degree of control you have enables you to perform all sorts of wild moves. Arcade-style space shooters of this style aren’t as common these days as the games hew toward simulation with regard to flight, which makes Chorus all the more welcome a surprise.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61b79128521d77c3d1f5ad92,Polygon,Cass Marshall,,"Ultimately, I just wish Chorus was pared down. The plot is full of B-movie pulp, but the game doesn’t seem interested in laughing at itself. There aren’t a lot of new ideas in the story, and the narrative isn’t delivered with grace. Will you like Chorus? That wholly depends on how much tolerance you have for everything packed around the spaceship combat.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 6206cca49e5c48c548d7eb06,Eurogamer.pt,Bruno Galvão,75,"It's a different game with fun combats, but the plot, structure and some technical issues don't let it shine.",2021-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61b611ef83e54798d121fabc,VGChartz,Christian Evans,60,"If you can look past the flaws, there are some real highs in the kinetic brilliance on display in the fight and flight element of Chorus, making it worth considering, even if it can’t be wholeheartedly recommended based on all elements of the game.",2021-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61b513b783e54798d121f75d,XGN.nl,Chris Boers,80,"Chorus seems to have everything. An exciting story about revenge and coming to terms with yourself, beautiful varied environments where there is more than enough to do and a combat system that is always refreshing and forces you to adjust the tactics.",2021-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61b44fbb83e54798d121f5f4,BaziCenter,Mohammad Talebian,70,"Chorus is full of great ideas that some are executed properly and some are not, and while the visuals look solid, they aren't exactly ""new generation"", and eventually prevent the game from being a hit.",2021-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61b33c4b83e54798d121ef83,Enternity.gr,Platon Peppas,70,A really good choice for space combat games' fans.,2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61b3174f83e54798d121ef25,Chicas Gamers,Antonio J. Rodríguez,,"Chorus escapes from that arcade formula of independent space battles to offer us a story that justifies each of the actions we take. Our epic on the back of the Forsaken ship leaves us with a sweet aftertaste, believing in the great possibilities that this studio will be able to achieve if it continues to refine this game formula, although we cannot forget its problems, which do not weigh down the experience.",2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61b399c183e54798d121f23f,TrueGaming,,75,"Chorus is a fun experience that offers a smooth and elaborate gaming system with beautiful graphics and unique melodies but has suffered some negatives that have had an impact on the final evaluation, an experience that we recommend from those looking for a pure gaming experience away from storytelling and diversity of content.",2021-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 62320cb667855975e586e513,Tom's Guide,Imad Khan,80,"Chorus' ambitious and frenetic space combat makes for some satisfying dogfights, but its convoluted story doesn't stick the landing.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61aff823d57242701f437747,Seasoned Gaming,,80,"Some writing oddities aside, Chorus is a wonderful return to form for the genre.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61af9dd444c44e6c751046c3,WayTooManyGames,Kyle Nicol,80,"Chorus is a great game that just doesn’t quite meet its full potential. The amazing story setup doesn’t manage to hit the mark, with lacklustre characters and underwhelming emotional moments. One the other hand, the combat is definitely worth getting into, with some fantastically smooth controls once you get used to them. Fishlabs’ first attempt at a bigger-budgeted game ended up being a good one, and this is worth checking out if you’re in need of a substitute for the Rogue Squadron series of games.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61af4f2aae612c62fdd33989,Gameblog,Damien Greffet,70,"Chorus is a worthy Space Shooter, with a very enjoyable gameplay, even if gets repetitive at some point. The real let down is the story which is quite boring, and told through weird means, like the inaudible thaughts of Nara. But there is a demo available, so try it before you buy it !",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61aeaf4eae612c62fdd33727,Gamer Escape,Josh McGrath,70,"If you’re a fan of space combat and can push your way through the first couple hours, I’m fairly confident you’ll find a lot to like in Chorus. The core dogfighting is just plain fun, and the setpiece fights are something to see. If you’re not already a genre fan, however, I’m not entirely sure this will be the game to win you over.",2021-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 624d34f0008489e208d78ec8,Capsule Computers,Admir Brkic,85,A space shooter with incredibly fun and addictive dogfights that you might forget the game even comes with a story.,2021-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61ad5bdc92756855bc4ebf1d,New Game Network,Eric Hall,69,"At its best moments, Chorus is an intense space fighter that takes you to some gorgeous locations. However, the weak plot and technical issues hold it back from its full potential.",2021-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 625e9bcb008489e208d85047,The Beta Network,Dillon Van Der Putten,80,"Chorus is an exceptional space shooter, especially when it comes to the gameplay. It has such tight controls it’s ridiculous. Once you add in the superhuman powers and an incredible universe to explore, then there is even more fun to be had here. The one problem however, is the narrative. Even though it’s a lot of fun to play, there just isn’t enough story content to drive you on, leaving the player feeling empty well before the credits roll.",2021-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61e788d79e5c48c548d6e446,Checkpoint Gaming,Taylor King,80,"While Chorus lacks a more deft approach in telling its story, its gameplay more than makes up for it. The game provides a nice sandbox experience to explore a beautifully realised cosmos, with different-looking systems to explore to add some nice variety.",2021-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61adc6d0a1341759addd4991,GamingBolt,Shubhankar Parijat,90,"Chorus is one of the biggest surprises of the year. With a great story, excellent world-building, tight movement, thrilling combat, and rewarding progression, this is one of the most enjoyable space shooters I've played in quite some time.",2021-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61ad2f4a88984f53ec6f7498,GameBlast,Alexandre Galvão,75,"Chorus is a good mix for those who enjoy the science fiction genre, as well as a great choice for those who love action games with a lot of combat, agility and challenge. Easily one of the best of the year for those looking for action in the space pilot genre.",2021-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61abce1e736dbe46128a9e4c,IGN,Dan Stapleton,80,"Chorus gives you fun and flashy superpowers that make its space dogfights stand out, along with its strong main characters and beautiful scenery.",2021-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 61aa318f4982ad39309d80db,Press Start,Kieron Verbrugge,60,"Chorus does an admirable job of trying to carve out its own identity in a genre that deserves the attention, but it just doesn't stick the landing. If you're a fan of arcade spaceship shooters and narrative adventures there's probably enough here to chew over, but there's just not much that Chorus has to offer that hasn't already been done better elsewhere. Despite being set in a gorgeous pocket of space and offering up some interesting ideas it sadly misses the mark in just about every way.",2021-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 62087c619e5c48c548d7f344,GotGame,Paul Jennette,80,"I had a good amount of fun with Chorus. I walked in looking for a take on the space combat genre that could finally get me invested. There was definitely a good amount of love and care put into this title. The team at Fishlabs has put together something flawed but ultimately really exciting. For years, games based on flying around in space and shooting other space ships just did not appeal. Chorus has changed that and I hope that it does well so the developers will capitalize and make it’s next chapter even better.",2021-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3389e763ab34d2880a1006164b728f3 6214b34a9e5c48c548d880a3,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,75,"Myst still holds up after all this time, despite not being the definitive edition of the game. The puzzles are still smartly done, even if they can be quite obtuse, and the tranquil vibe of the environment and presentation remains effective in both regular and VR modes. The inclusion of both movement styles and different control methods is great for accessibility, even if most people will default to the old methods, but the lack of improvements to a few areas and removal of certain things from realMyst is a letdown. This is still a fine title that is worthy of being in an adventure gamer's library, especially if they've never played it before, but realMyst remains the better buy if you intend on playing with a keyboard and mouse. That said, we're all secretly hoping that this causes Cyan to revisit and remaster the other titles instead of visiting the original title yet again in the future.",2022-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 614b821853aaa12e58cfc5f1,PC Gamer,Christopher Livingston,68,This modern remake of the classic puzzle game doesn't stop it from feeling out of date.,2021-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 613f3ceae8e573a2aa24dd8b,PCMag,Max Eddy,90,"At nearly 30 years old, Myst remains a remarkable experience, made all the more accessible and enthralling in this modern iteration. This is the best way to play Myst-especially in VR.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 6130e3ff3b0d5cbd8095f981,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,85,"Myst is much more than just another return to the past for nostalgics. That's why it is wrapped in an excellent visual bill, with Raytracing as a flag. The wickerwork of almost thirty years ago is superbly transferred to the present. Myst is a graphic adventure with a logical design, thoughtful and studied, as we advance in its cryptic plot. The visual bill that we expect from a current game is embraced with the great design of a game that created a school and that is maintained, precisely because it continues to work.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 612d25943434607317d73bba,Wccftech,,86,"The Myst remake does many things right. Unfortunately, it still has a few snags that would keep me from recommending it to veterans over realMyst: Masterpiece Edition. Likewise, most of the adjustments and revisions are made with veteran players in mind while the newer players may feel alienated by the lack of accessibility options.",2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 612a9d238004f75a29ce56dc,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,90,"I’ve been a fan of Myst my whole life. I was already impressed with realMyst released last year, but playing this version in VR is a whole different experience entirely. It looks better, sounds clearer, and plays smoother. If you’ve never played Myst before, then you need to check it out. If you have played Myst before, then you need to check it out in VR to experience it in a whole new way.",2021-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 61264115d6eccf0bc89504ba,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,100,"This is Cyan’s Myst opus. It’s a massive rework that is so impressive to experience all over again. It’s near-perfect, and simply must be played. This manages to be both how I remember it, yet a wholly refreshing experience, that captures the spirit of the 1993 original in new and exciting ways. There’s something for veterans and newcomers to enjoy, with longevity to spare, thanks to the new randomizer mode. With this, Myst remains the best puzzle and adventure game ever.",2021-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 61f09a009e5c48c548d72c00,JumpCut PLAY,Kyle Gaffney,85,"Myst in VR really took me by surprise. The cryptic nature of the puzzles was at times frustrating, but also immensely rewarding when completing them. It is a game that feels as if it was born to be in virtual reality, which is no easy feat considering it released back when VR was only a pipe dream. If you are up to the challenge, Myst will really get its hooks into you, thanks to the often haunting atmosphere and the way it allows you to escape into a world that lets you take things at your own pace and explore at your own free will. Hopefully, we will see the many sequels get the same treatment in the future.",2021-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 5fda87f38add7352830fed1b,GameSpot,Mike Epstein,70,"More than 25 years later, Myst remains iconic. In virtual reality, the puzzle box still confounds, even as it shows its age.",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 5fda00df038871749d418f36,Metro GameCentral,,70,"Arguably the definitive edition of one of the most important video games ever released, whose quiet puzzle-solving and slow exploration works perfectly in VR.",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 5fda00ce038871749d418f34,Gameblog,,60,"Myst returns in 2020 as a remake entirely designed with virtual reality in mind. It is still impossible not to see here an opportunistic act on the part of Cyan Worlds, probably in need of finances, as the game seems to have been made by an bis team, while the bulk of the studio is working on its other projects, in particular Firmament. Myst 2020 on Oculus Quest is not a bad game but even if it means converting it into virtual reality, we would have liked more meticulous work, especially on the soundtrack which seems simply copied and pasted from the original work.",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 5fda00c0038871749d418f32,The Games Machine,Nicolò Paschetto,73,"Myst is a title deeply dropped in its time. In the 1990s the concept of tutorials was almost unknown, as was the idea of a video walkthrough: at most you could find some textual guide in the reference magazines, but more often it was necessary to hope that some friends had discovered by the back ways how to solve that particularly difficult puzzle. The market wasn't inundated with the amount of video games now, and we users had a different predisposition to spend days and days trying to progress to trialand error , trying to click on every point of interest until something was unlocked. This long premise seems fundamental to me to frame the type of experience that Myst offers us, since its incipit.",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 5fd632d6038871749d418b07,IGN Italy,Francesco Destri,76,"Myst in VR is an enjoyable and challenging experience that demonstrates how little this classic from nearly 30 years ago has aged. Virtual reality certainly adds a lot, but perhaps it could have been implemented better.",2020-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 61eb2e419e5c48c548d7038d,Cubed3,,60,"Demon Turf scratches the collectathon itch, but very mildly. Apart from its somewhat unique, quirky art style and setting, this is mostly a mediocre-to-good 3D platformer, with nothing really special about it, and plenty of small (and thankfully not game-breaking) flaws that decrease the fun factor quite a bit. Try it out only if really, really thirsty for a game of its kind.",2022-01-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 61c09d979e5c48c548d66bda,SECTOR.sk,Jakub Pokorný,70,Jumping with cute young demon offers solid amusement.,2021-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 61bba6fb9e5c48c548d65a7b,Forever Classic Games,Alex McCumbers,74,"Despite plenty of room for improvements, Demon Turf is a must-play for fans of 3D platformers.",2021-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 61a69bc50171f5fca9626a3a,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,95,"Filled with charisma, extra modes, exciting levels and a very interesting approach to level design and what constitutes what I would say the “bare essentials of 3D Platformer but shown in a unique way”, Demon Turf is one of 2021s hiddem gems. A must play for both platformer fans and anyone slightly interested in level design.",2021-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 619f7f72da4ef6c80fee8e07,Nintendo Blast,Raoni Mendes Pinheiro,90,"Without exaggeration, Demon Turf is perhaps my favorite Switch 2021 indie. Platform fans in need of rusting their fingers can't miss this fantastic demostration of very high quality controls, and anyone interested in simply meeting a great game can give Beebs adventure a chance without thinking twice. It's worth getting to know this lovely world of hipster demons and enjoy the good amount of content the game has to offer.",2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 619ced12a8153aaba467033d,NookGaming,Andrew Camac,60,"I wanted to love Demon Turf and at its bone, there is a good title here. It just seems a little disjointed and awkward at points that make this little demon stumble. The asking price is more than fine for the game, and you get around 20 hours out of it. Just note that not all of it is gold, and has more padding than a push-up bra.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 61dffd789e5c48c548d6c9fa,Checkpoint Gaming,Charlie Kelly,70,"Demon Turf is a good game begging the eyes of those invested in the collectathon niche. Plenty of fun hours are on offer to watch those numbers tick up and pull off some tight and joyful platforming. It may waver in some of its later combat and ability design, also proving unfriendly for younger audiences. Though just as much forgiveness is issued when you consider how devoted the game is to tackling its genre. If you’re looking for a more modest and fun game to wind down the year, this is it.",2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 61b9cdd79e5c48c548d64e7f,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,80,Fans of 3D platformers would do well not to overlook Demon Turf this year. The game’s visual style is unique and one of the best things about it but the platforming is equally as enjoyable.,2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 618ad891e51c67ed243955b2,KeenGamer,Dakota Gordon,75,"Welcome to a world where platforming reigns! Demon Turf is an adventure with attitude, starring Beebz in her goal of taking down the Demon King and ruling over the domain. For those fond of the procedural jump and shoot method of travel, this is one not to miss.",2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 618ab989df714ee8b3796215,GameGrin,Gary Sheppard,80,"A stylish throwback to a couple of decades ago, this platformer will appeal mainly to those who still miss the Dreamcast. A few niggles with the camera, a couple of minor bugs and some rather harsh difficulty spikes stop it from being a world-beater, but it's a solid piece of fun despite these small issues.",2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 618d2993fd61a71c55a075ec,Geek Culture,Jake Su,76,"Looking fantastic and playing really well when it comes to platforming, Demon Turf is only let down by some curious combat and level design that mars the overall experience.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 6188f81561198adb693d6974,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,80,Demon Turf has a truly unique look and varied platforming gameplay,2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 61854bae49c8e5ae95dacb2c,Niche Gamer,Fingal Belmont,70,"Demon Turf is the kind of game that wears its flaws on its sleeve, but everything in it comes together, and works that it becomes hard to not get sucked into the gameplay. Platforming and making progress is engrossing when the gameplay facilitates a rhythm to the level design and gaps; and this title revels in it.",2021-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 61850c6b49c8e5ae95dacabe,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,75,"Demon Turf is an entertaining demon filled adventure that I recommend to fans of 3D platformers. The game has a few niggles here and there. Combat felt loose and clunky, the platforming, while fun to control, had its moments of frustrations, particularly later in the game. Lastly, the side quests were just not very interesting. The developers clearly put a lot of love and effort into this release and it shows in volumes in the games design and brave attempt at trying something different from the usual platform formula. Not everything clicked with me but this is a trip into the demon realm I’m happy I took. For those that give it a chance, it’s hard not to find something to like in this demonic adventure. Demon Turf is an entertaining demon filled adventure that I recommend to fans of 3D platformers. The game has a few niggles here and there. Combat felt loose and clunky, the platforming, while fun to control, had its moments of frustrations, particularly later in the game. Lastly, the side quests were just not very interesting. The developers clearly put a lot of love and effort into this release and it shows in volumes in the games design and brave attempt at trying something different from the usual platform formula. Not everything clicked with me but this is a trip into the demon realm I’m happy I took. For those that give it a chance, it’s hard not to find something to like in this demonic adventure.",2021-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 6197f95d0acdcc88f3475609,XboxEra,Győző Baki,78,"Revisiting areas further underlines another one of Demon Turf’s main problems: most levels feel relatively soulless, empty. As much as their visual style is generally on point, they still offer vast areas with very little happening, offering half a minute or more of uneventful walking. Entering the harder variant of a level fills it with dozens of collectible lollipops, some making the player go through even some of least exciting areas more than once.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 618559b049c8e5ae95dacb38,GameBlast,Carlos França Júnior,50,"Demon Turf managed to bring together a number of interesting elements to be a good platform game, with well-structured stages, interesting abilities, a good replay factor and a charismatic character. However, problems in crucial aspects like the camera and character control, which are the main characteristics of the genre, greatly compromise the experience that the game could offer.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 6183d1a7b99fe3a1fdb52158,Dragnix,Shaun Joy,88,"While it's definitely paying respect and has been influenced by those masterful games of the past: it's much more then that in the big scheme of things. See, what Demon Turf does is understand what made games of the past great and remixes it JUST slightly to feel fresh enough for the genre, while establishing its own identity in the process. While it stumbles here and there with small elements like the sound design and an overall lack of story punch, it makes up for in a game that will keep you coming back to finish all its content.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 61839108b99fe3a1fdb52116,Hey Poor Player,Francis DiPersio,60,"While rough around the edges, Demon Turf provides plenty to keep fans of 3D platformers busy. After you beat an area’s boss, you’re able to visit more challenging versions of each stage. Additionally, there are tons of hidden cakes and cartridges to collect and photo challenges to complete in every area. That said, completionists will likely have a field day with what Demon Turf has to offer. Demon Turf is a stylish and challenging platformer that brings some interesting ideas to the table. And while they may not all live up to their full potential, I can appreciate developer Fabraz taking a chance at shaking things up. If you’re a die-hard fan of the genre and are looking for something new to scratch that itch, Demon Turf probably won’t dethrone your favorite platformer. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t any fun to be had here. However, if you don’t fall into that category, you’ll probably want to consider hoisting your flag elsewhere.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 61ae9761ae612c62fdd3357a,GGRecon,Tarran Stockton,70,"Demon Turf should be remembered fondly in a few years time as a solid platforming experience. The core of the gameplay loop is close to perfection, with the combat tirades and checkpoint system letting it down. Movement mechanics are tight and satisfying, along with well-designed levels that challenge the skills the player will have built up over the course of a playthrough. It’s got a loveable presentation thanks to its melding of 2D and 3D art, bright music, and the majority of its art design and aesthetics. It doesn’t do much to shake up the platformer or collect-a-thon, but it nails the important aspects of each one to craft a deviously fun romp through the Demon World.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 618640a8eda567b8e54177ef,One More Game,Vincent Ternida,100,"Don’t let the retro exterior fool you. Demon Turf, for all its quirks, is a fun and challenging platformer to pick up if you like platformers like Psychonauts 2 and even if you’re looking for a replacement for Balan Wonderworld. Extra points if you like the 90s cartoon aesthetic and style and while I might find the story cringe-inducing, others may find it endearing.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 618313c9be80c09de5fcbde2,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,80,"Lengthy and more than entertaining enough, Demon Turf has a few issues that irked me, but this is a very impressive 3D platformer that does a great job separating itself from the rest of the pack.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 618313bebe80c09de5fcbde0,TheGamer,George Foster,80,"Although I’m sure completionists will find a lot to love here, I had the most fun with Demon Turf when I forgot about its myriad side quests, collectibles, and second visits to a level, and just ran through stages with my mastery of Beebz’s moves letting me fly through levels like I was Sonic and I’d finally learnt how to work in 3D. When Demon Turf is fast, it’s glorious, it’s just a shame it has some extra baggage stopping it from peeling out.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 618313a4be80c09de5fcbdde,Screen Rant,Alex Santa Maria,70,"Demon Turf feels like a missed opportunity for its engaging, interesting new world to be catered to such a niche audience. Perhaps these lost levels can give way to an adventure with Beebz that's more up to speed with the general public, but for now, Demon Turf is well worth a try for hardcore platforming fans and difficult to recommend for those less fond of the genre.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 61831374be80c09de5fcbddc,Destructoid,Zoey Handley,55,"It’s not a soulless game or one without a spark — there’s definitely a lot of love in the final product. It just seriously needed a few more sets of eyes on it to draw out its flaws. A lot of the things that vexed me most severely could be fixed with a few more passes of the floor buffer. Yet here we are, and Demon Turf doesn’t strike me as territory worth conquering.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 61831171be80c09de5fcbdd3,Pure Xbox,Daniel Hollis,70,"Despite these flaws, Demon Turf is still an incredible platformer - one of the best in years. It's easy to learn but hard to master and is filled with content ranging from easy challenges to devilishly challenging gauntlets. With such a fine-tuned platforming experience, it's easy to overlook the boring combat and performance hiccups. While the latter will most likely be ironed out, the combat is here to stay, but if you can get past that hurdle, Demon Turf is a joyous throwback to the platformers of old.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 618304fb2011779cb9674e66,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,70,"Despite its missed opportunities and ideas that don't gel with the core gameplay, developer Fabraz's foray into three-dimensional platforming remains a fun-if-flawed hearkening to the genre's glory days.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 618302aa2011779cb9674e63,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,83,"Demon Turf is one of the best 3D platformers in recent years and it even rivals recent AAA attempts at the genre. With spectacular gameplay, a huge campaign that's brimming with replay value, clever gadgets, and a gorgeous presentation; it's the whole package.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 6182d5328412069004c4a3e8,COGconnected,Jaz Sagoo,68,"Demon Turf is a strange and peculiar game. At times, it nails its intention, delivering solid platforming sections, packed with ingenuity. However, you’ll often be let down by technical issues and odd design decisions that will ultimately hinder your experience. Although the game, doesn’t manage to stick the landing, it certainly has some memorable moments that will resonate with fans of classic 3D platformers.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 6182b89b8412069004c4a378,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,80,"A slick, well designed game, Demon Turf is packed with personality, in part due to its 2D/3D hybrid visuals. Like a tour of the best the genre has to offer, this is a 3D platformer for those that grew up on them and fancy a hearty yet deeply rewarding challenge. It’s only let down by a handful of bugs which will hopefully get fixed via a patch.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 6182b3a58412069004c4a373,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,70,"Ultimately, you’ll get most out of Demon Turf if you’re an ardent 3D platforming fan. There’s a lot to like here thanks to the range of skills and interesting upgrades up for grabs, and the levels provide a good amount of challenge. It can get a little repetitive though, so you’re better off keeping your play sessions short and sweet. But lean into its wacky sensibilities, and there’s fun to be had.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 61829a208412069004c4a33e,Nintendo Life,Oliver Reynolds,80,"Demon Turf is a fantastic platformer that's held back from true greatness by sections of dull and repetitive combat. Push through this, however, and you've got a game that rewards daring and bravery, bolstered by wonderful platforming controls that let you string together incredible combos. The visuals are initially a bit jarring, but the character design really shines through and give it a timeless aesthetic. If you're a fan of 3D platformers from the 'golden' N64 era and beyond, this one is well worth a look.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 618299e48412069004c4a33b,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Henry Stockdale,,"It harks back to 3D platformers of yore, but Demon Turf is so much more than a Banjo Kazooie-like. With its inventive platforming, packed to do list and great sense of humour, the latest game from the creators of Slime-San is devilishly good fun.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 6182999b8412069004c4a339,Cultured Vultures,Ashley Bates,85,"Demon Turf's few flaws do little to detract from an excellent 3D platforming experience that's worth checking out, whether you're a casual player or potential speedrunner.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 618295c18412069004c4a335,Kakuchopurei,Jonathan Leo,80,"Demon Turf’s art style and graphics mask a deceptive, tough, tricky, and challenging platformer that offers bouts of fun, for about 8 to 10 hours tops.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 618290708412069004c4a32f,VGC,Chris Scullion,60,"Demon Turf looks fantastic and its platforming mechanics are brilliantly satisfying, but it's let down by boring combat and occasionally confusing level design. It's still worth a look, but it's not the best.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 61828faf8412069004c4a32c,NintendoWorldReport,John Rairdin,80,"The performance on Switch is largely great, but when it hits a snag it tends to do so at the worst possible time. But for the rest of the time it's a great looking, great sounding, and great-playing 3D platformer. This is one of those games where despite some flaws, you'll find yourself returning to old worlds to clean up every last collectible as you work your way up the demon ladder.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 61828e748412069004c4a32a,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,70,"While the platforming is largely very good, the game does have its drawbacks. The camera doesn't always give you the best view, and fights can be frustrating with imprecise projectiles and a lack of combative options. The boss battles in particular can be irksome things. Even with its flaws, however, this is a game offering lots of personality and refreshing, clean platforming fun.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 61828d7a8412069004c4a321,Nintendo Enthusiast,Jaimie Ditchfield,85,"Overall, Demon Turf is a solid 3D platformer on Nintendo Switch, with a ton of personality and a striking art style. The amount of content present within the game is extraordinary, featuring a plethora of main collectibles, alongside worthwhile side content. Fully completing the game is guaranteed to take a large amount of time, but the variety of turfs to explore will make the quest to defeat the Demon King a memorable one. If you're after another great platformer on Nintendo Switch, then Demon Turf will definitely scratch that itch.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 618289068412069004c4a320,TechRaptor,James Bentley,80,"Demon Turf is a great feeling platformer with some interesting level design, even if its a little inconsistent and a little too long",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 618282738412069004c4a30c,Metro GameCentral,,80,A 3D platformer which wears its inspirations on its sleeve but manages to offer enough individual style and unique platforming dynamics to stand on its own.,2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2ec6541c3d2a49ed869c1edbcd196a2b 5fce9835038871749d418107,Saving Content,Ed Acosta,80,"Watch Dogs Legion is good fun, even if I’m not a big fan of it’s setting. The “Be Anyone” mechanic is a welcome addition to the series and one I would miss if it were not included in future titles. In fact, I think you have to include it in all titles going forward as it’s that fun to have. I do hope they improve on the storytelling and voice modulation for future titles using this feature though.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fc17bed038871749d416b17,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,60,"What you end up with is an experience that shows a ton of promise, but ends up being entirely average. It's hard to call Watch Dogs Legion a bad game outright. It's a serviceable, if traditional, open-world game with a boring story and novelty mechanics that play out better on paper than in execution. The PS5 version makes expected improvements to visuals and load times, but isn't a standout example of a ""next-gen"" title.",2020-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fbf8bfc038871749d416907,Rectify Gaming,Ryan Welch,70,An ambitious undertaking that is marred by poor writing and bugs.,2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fbe84c0038871749d416840,ZTGD,Anthony Mann,65,"My gripes really stem from the place of being a fan. Anyone entering Watch Dogs: Legion looking for a by the books open world game is going to find a lot to enjoy. There are small puzzles to solve, plenty of collectibles, lots of missions and I would say the shooting and driving are the best this series has ever been. Fans of the series like myself however will be disappointed by the lack of enjoyable characters as well as stand out missions and story beats. With how close Legion is releasing to Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla and Immortals Fenyx Rising it feels like Watch Dogs: Legion was left to fight for your attention and your money with less money put into development. I would recommend both Watch Dogs 1 & 2 as well as plenty of other Ubisoft experiences from the last few years before Legion at full price.",2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fbe39c3038871749d41679c,VGChartz,Paul Broussard,40,"Watch Dogs: Legion is Ubisoft’s third attempt to make the open world/hacking combination work, and despite containing a few interesting ideas, it falls flat just as quickly as the others.",2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 624cd87e008489e208d782bb,Post Arcade (National Post),Chad Sapieha,70,"Playing (pre-release) on Xbox One we experienced a chuggy frame rate and several crashes, but our experience on Xbox Series X has been smooth as butter. More than that, London rendered on next-generation consoles is pretty as a picture, with beautiful lighting effects that include puddles on its wet roads that perfect reflect the city and its gorgeously overcast sky.",2020-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 60c22019ab3e90299df70988,Doublejump,Ty Shortis,,Watch Dogs: Legion is an ambitious effort with a lot of unique ideas that unfortunately doesn’t quite stick the landing.,2020-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fbcf7f6038871749d4165ce,GameGrin,Anna Duncan,65,Ubisoft have done well with this game but if you get frustrated easily I would maybe wait till this game has had a few more updates first before playing it.,2020-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fbbd284038871749d4163ef,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,65,"Watch Dogs: Legion is a far more palatable experience on PS5 thanks to its vastly-improved load times and splendid visual upgrades. The only real technical gripes are that there's little in the way of DualSense implementation, and the framerate, while steady, hasn't been upped. Its base problems of open-world fatigue and messy storytelling are still problems that can't be so easily fixed and still remain a significant barrier to enjoyment. It'll give you a dazzling trip to London, but you wouldn't want to stay there.",2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fba828e038871749d4162a1,Impulsegamer,John Werner,100,"Set in a plausible alternate future, ""Watch Dogs: Legion"" is the third open-world action-adventure game in the Watch Dogs series, following on from the events of both previous games.",2020-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fb9147a038871749d416084,Push Square,Liam Croft,50,"Watch Dogs Legion might look and run better than ever on PS5, but that means little when the game itself struggles to break the boundaries of mediocrity. This next-gen version remains unchanged from its PS4 counterpart as far as gameplay goes, so the boosted performance does little to hide the title's underlying issues. No matter how well it runs, Watch Dogs Legion needs to sort out how it plays.",2020-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fb8379a038871749d415f24,Level Down Games,Bryan Clutter,65,"Even though it may sound as if the game is avoidable after reading through this review, there’s still some fun to be had, especially for the hardcore Watch Dogs fans if that is such a thing. Going into this, I was craving another Ubisoft style, check-box frenzy of a game, and this just didn’t do it for me in the slightest. It didn’t help that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla released just a handful of days after this and is exactly the style of game we were looking for. So should you jump in? That largely depends on you. If you played the first two games, I can certainly recommend a go at this one just to stay fresh on story elements and be prepared for the hopeful revitalization of the franchise when we get Watch Dogs: Black Flag. For everyone else, you can probably look away this time, especially with so many things releasing right now in the new generation of console gaming.",2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fb70798038871749d415cb8,GamingTrend,David Flynn,75,"If your connection is strong enough to reliably stream it, Stadia is a good place to play Watch Dogs: Legion. The technology focused stealth compensates for the input lag nicely, and the game looks and runs far better than my mid to low range desktop could hope to.",2020-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fc1008f038871749d416a63,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,50,"Watch Dogs: Legions should’ve been an interesting game due to its “recruit everyone” nature. But for that to work it needs a city that properly reacts to the players’ actions. Sadly, the dystopian London is nothing but another theme park for you do what you want. It lacks proper context and is too afraid to tell a story that isn’t as safe as possible.",2020-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fb54fc0038871749d41595a,Screen Rant,Alex Santa Maria,,Ubisoft's hacker title shines on Xbox Series X.,2020-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 6074e331cfbed43e46466c5b,Too Much Gaming,,80,"As I did with the first two entries, I came into Watch Dogs: Legion with pretty mellow expectations, and like them, Legion impressed me just enough. The gimmick works as advertised, and seeing all the extra effort they put into it warrants at least some praise. Given the setting and tragic setup, it’s easier this time around to justify why characters would be cool with gunning down waves of soldiers and gang members. And while the story doesn't know what it wants to be half the time, the cast of villains is mercifully more interesting.",2020-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fb2dab1038871749d415492,Echo Boomer,David Fialho,60,"There's ambition in this new episode, the tech behind the procedural generation of playable NPCs stands out as much as the inclusion of visual features like ray-tracing, but beyond that and the neo-punk aesthetic, Watch Dogs: Legion lacks the substance to get us really hooked.",2020-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fb27a7e038871749d4153fe,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,80,"Watch Dogs Legion is one of the most fun, unique and innovative games I’ve played this year.",2020-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fb224eb038871749d415392,GBAtemp,Pranavsingh Dhunnoo,68,"This score represents the experience of the PC version which is, even weeks after launch, in a sorry state of buggy mess for many players. Nevertheless, Watch Dogs: Legion does offer some decent fun overall with its sandbox approach to missions and standout feature of playing as virtually anyone in London.",2020-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 615f57259e65de2d02a17ab4,GearNuke,Khurram Imtiaz,80,Watch Dogs Legion is an ambitious albeit disappointing successor to Watch Dogs 2. It fails to offer a compelling narrative but the gameplay is still as enjoyable as ever.,2020-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fae78f2038871749d41507b,Telegraph,Tom Hoggins,60,Watch Dogs Legion's innovative 'play as anyone' gimmick gives a fresh twist to the open-world template,2020-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 61f0228c9e5c48c548d723d2,The List,Murray Robertson,80,"Watch Dogs: Legion is a technically ambitious game which manages to capture the essence of its real-world location, including some of its real-life socio-political battles. Its 'play as anyone' feature isn't quite the game-changer it might appear, but if you've always yearned to recruit a gang of senior citizens to usurp a corrupt political administration from within then Legion can make your dreams come true.",2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5facac89038871749d414cb0,Heavy,Jack Fennimore,60,"Watch Dogs Legion, like most of Ubisoft’s big budget games, is disposable – a value-sized bag of chips. The gameplay experience is pleasurable and addicting by nature, making you want to play even if you don’t feel like it. And when you get sick of it, you just throw it away.",2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 61f096949e5c48c548d72b27,JumpCut PLAY,Kyle Gaffney,60,"Watch Dogs: Legion is a promising step for the franchise in so many ways, continuing to push further away from the over-the-top seriousness that was present in the famously dull original title. While Ubisoft has certainly aimed for some interesting mechanics to provide the player with exciting prospects and new ways to tackle the gameplay, mission variants are almost non-existent, offering the same tired format that is a plague on the open-world genre. Combine this with the uninspired narrative and downright terrible performance, and you are left with a game that, while at times offering some fun chances for freedom in gameplay, does nothing to justify a full-price purchase.",2020-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fad2107038871749d414da9,GameBlast,Nycolas Medeiros,80,"Watch Dogs: Legion offers a fun adventure with its new gameplay mechanic that allows building a team that best suits the player's style. The campaign starts majestically, but soon gets lost in the repetition of missions, and the villains have their potential wasted. With the exception of the storyline that did not meet expectations, Legion manages to establish itself as the best game in the franchise.",2020-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fac2099038871749d414bc1,Gamers Heroes,Johnny Hurricane,60,"Watch Dogs: Legion is more of the same, albeit with more technical problems. Even the most diehard of Watch Dogs fans should wait for a patch or two before jumping in.",2020-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 615e64429e65de2d02a17801,Pardis Game,,75,"The latest version of the Watchdogs series has been able to bring good ideas into the world of technology and modernity of this game, but although the idea of variety in using the main character for a revolutionary game is still lacking a single character with strong characterization in the game.",2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5facc6aa038871749d414cc6,RedTieGuy,Basil Frank,65,,2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5faae120038871749d4149f4,Paste Magazine,Jackson Tyler,40,"It sells a London where you shoot rockets from a drone into the London Eye and then unlock the ""Lambeth Defiant"" rewards. A London where you can recruit and control everyone on the street, but can't reach out and touch them, or talk, or interact in any way that isn't knocking them out or shooting them in the head. A London where the city fades to background noise as you drive from waypoint to waypoint, and then stealth, and fight, and shoot, because there's nothing else to do.",2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 611ef0669c30d27775959618,Pure Dead Gaming,,,"Watch Dogs Legion is a great game. London is an excellent setting and the gameplay variation makes for a really fun experience. The recruit anyone mechanic is an interesting idea that works well if you are willing to overlook the awful lip-syncing and some odd-looking characters. If you enjoyed Watch Dogs 2 and don’t mind a game that is a little light on narrative, you will enjoy this third entry in the series.",2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fb43b49038871749d4156f4,VGN,Davide Frontera,87,"Now in its third interaction, Watch Dogs: Legion finally reaches maturity, showing all the potential that we had glimpsed in the first chapters characterized by important ideas but never fully realized. We are faced with a complete, fun, varied game, with a campaign that does not shine for originality but that remains enjoyable and well narrated, with well-dashed and charismatic characters.",2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fa9dd8c038871749d4147a6,VDZE Media,,80,"Watch Dogs Legion is a great game. London is an excellent setting and the gameplay variation makes for a really fun experience. The recruit anyone mechanic is an interesting idea that works well if you are willing to overlook the awful lip-syncing and some odd-looking characters. If you enjoyed Watch Dogs 2 and don’t mind a game that is a little light on narrative, you will enjoy this third entry in the series.",2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fa9c8ed038871749d41478b,Gamer Guides,Ben Chard,60,"Watch Dogs: Legion is a disappointing follow up to Watch Dogs 2, no lessons have been learnt and despite enjoying the sights of London as a local, repetition in mission design coupled with dialogue feeling like a poor Guy Ritchie knock-off leaves a lot to be desired.",2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fa9413d038871749d414508,Skewed & Reviewed,Gareth von Kallenbach,90,In the end Watch Dogs: Legion is a winning new entry in the series.,2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fa8c02d038871749d414361,PSX Brasil,Rui Celso,70,"Watch Dogs: Legion promised a lot, however, the excess of information ends up not giving due focus to what he really sells: recruiting agents. With many passable, tiring side quests and several bugs, Legion delivers an inferior product than its predecessor.",2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5faa707c038871749d414828,Battle4play.com,Sergio Blasco,91,Its functionality of controlling any NPC is the best,2020-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fa9227f038871749d41441a,Hynerd.it,,79,"Watch Dogs Legion is a title that lives up to expectations, Ubisoft's London, alive and pulsating, totally immerses the player. The plot is well built and offers villains characterized at best, but presenting an ending that does not live up to expectations. We appreciate the inclusion of free recruitment, even if it is repetitive in the long run. The driving system is improved, however not yet satisfactory. Despite the flaws, Watch Dogs Legion is a title that must be played and deepened, the efforts made by Ubisoft to renew its IP are clearly visible and lay an excellent foundation for the future.",2020-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fa865e2038871749d4142f8,Game Debate,Chad Norton,75,"Watch Dogs Legion is a fun and satisfying open world sandbox, with lots of tools for destruction and various strategies to go about completing your objective. It's great in short bursts, but rarely has you hooked on any one thing to keep you coming back.",2020-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fa8483f038871749d4142cd,Game Freaks 365,Drew Meadows,80,"Watch Dogs: Legion isn’t a bad game; it’s just not a great one either. I’m still intending to go back through and finish sweeping up the tech points that I’ve missed so far and recruiting the most random NPCs I can find, but it definitely feels like a step backward from Watch Dogs 2.",2020-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5fa6fe0f038871749d414202,GamesFinest,Jennifer Engelhardt,60,"Watch Dogs: Legion offers a solid game principle that knows how to entertain - at least temporarily. A free narrative is deliberately created here, which could playfully offer undeniable new opportunities, but narrative balances on a fine line between emotion-free narrative structure and individualizable adventure. In this breakneck balancing act, Watch Dogs: Legion loses itself in a sober, generic narrative that, due to its pale character drawings and the playful omissions that accompany them, was never really allowed to keep up with its predecessors. Thanks to interchangeable characters, an unbalanced skill system and redundant game elements, Ubisoft is only marginally able to continuously exploit the potential behind the new unique selling point. Instead, the hacker IP gets lost in a jumble of well-intentioned but half-baked game approaches that ultimately fail to prove themselves on a motivational level. The manifold solution options as well as the tricky level structures should, however, at least provide for entertaining gaming fun. Despite the new approach, Ubisoft simply doesn't risk enough to really step out of the worn out, playful structures of its predecessors and burden the game principle with a little more relevance and ""unconsumption"". But as the saying goes: ""He who does not dare does not win!",2020-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,972849b01e744bddb496223c8ac5c7b7 5f0b2e0dd88e035744c1a421,NintendoWorldReport,James Jones,70,"I like Yes, Your Grace, but my enjoyment wasn’t unqualified.",2020-07-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 5f05e688d88e035744c19fb1,Pure Nintendo,Kirstie Summers,70,"Yes, Your Grace is a short but absorbing game that strikes a sweet balance between the concerns of a kingdom and a family.",2020-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 5f050b5bd88e035744c19d38,Expansive,,80,"Yes, Your Grace loves putting the player in a difficult position, but even when it does, you’ll still keep coming back for more because you want to know how it all ends – good or bad.",2020-07-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 5eff883cd88e035744c19609,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,60,"There's still a lot to appreciate about this one, and it's wrapped up in such a lovely package that, if nothing else, it makes for an excellent lazy Sunday afternoon experience.",2020-07-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 5efcc2ffd88e035744c1914f,Nintendo Life,Jon Mundy,70,"An interesting combination of kingdom management and point-and-click adventuring that doesn't always form into a cohesive whole. Yes, Your Grace has a flavour all of its own, though, and you'll genuinely come to care for the royal family at its core.",2020-07-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 5ef895d4d88e035744c18ca4,Gameblog,Filipe Da Silva Barbosa,70,"Yes, Your Grace isn't just your typical kingdom management simulation. The first game of the studio Brave At Night is a very story-driven experience with inspired pixel-art visuals. Alas, it turns pretty bland when it comes to convey the epicness of the battlefield.",2020-06-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 5ef64566d88e035744c18b0c,GamingTrend,,80,"Yes, Your Grace is an enjoyable hybrid game, filled with obvious lies, surprise twists, quirky characters, and lots and lots of needy petitioners. The pixel art is beautiful and writing is excellent, even if the game itself is rather short. It settles somewhere between a simulation game and an RPG, and while it’s a master of neither, it is an enjoyable little indie experience.",2020-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 5ef512c1d88e035744c18910,FingerGuns,Toby Andersen,70,"Yes, Your Grace is a very different sort of game. It has a delightful premise, tasking you with the minutiae of running and managing a kingdom and a royal family. It keeps the mechanics of this simple, where they could so easily become unwieldy, but it lets the ramifications and narrative spin from your decisions in all sorts of interesting ways. However, it is also somewhat bleak in tone and unforgiving in its gameplay.",2020-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 5e9dcbd7bdf729557ef48ef8,GameSpace,Emily Byrnes,90,"Yes, Your Grace is a deeply moving and thought-provoking kingdom-management simulator with a brilliant storyline.",2020-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 5e824371bdf729557ef46adc,Game Informer,Kimberley Wallace,78,"Yes, Your Grace puts you on a roller coaster of emotions, allowing you to feel the weight of your decisions. However, sometimes things feel too arbitrary",2020-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 5e7887d1bdf729557ef45854,Everyeye.it,Claudio Cugliandro,67,"Yes, Your Grace! she hesitates narratively and ludically exalts herself, giving us a solid and worthy experience, thanks to a worthy sound accompaniment and effective pixel art. Once the mistrust towards a fairly lacking main plot has been overcome, the latest effort by Brave at Night manages to highlight all its qualities, between difficult moral choices and arduous economic management.",2020-03-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 5e7654a6bdf729557ef45637,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,80,"Yes, Your Grace tells a decent story in an enjoyable way, and there's really nothing else like it outside of a certain fantasy TV show with a terrible ending",2020-03-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 5e700dfdbdf729557ef44bf9,GameWatcher,Gavin Herman,80,"Yes, Your Grace is a fascinating game with heart. Its short length might turn away some players, but it will be perfect for anyone who loves regret filled choices or was burned badly by the Game of Thrones finale last year. If you like your games with emotional variety and anxiety, you'll enjoy your brief time with Yes, Your Grace.",2020-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 5e68d490bdf729557ef44233,PC Gamer,Luke Kemp,72,"Despite variable success with the choice element, this is a kingdom you’ll want to save.",2020-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 5e6765b0bdf729557ef43b5c,Screen Rant,Rob Gordon,70,kingdom management and RPG mechanics blended into an intriguing game that sometimes suffers from its arbitrary binary choices.,2020-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 5e650457bdf729557ef42f13,IGN Italy,,80,"Yes, Your Grace is a brilliant mix of a ""choices and consequences"" game and medieval storytelling. It's a small game with a huge heart and it's a joy to play. The crown of Davern is heavy and you can feel the meaning of every choice, even if the structure of the game may be a little bit repetitive. Above all, anyway, Yes, Your Grace is crafted with love, and the sight and the sounds of Grevno Castle will last long in the hearts of the players.",2020-03-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 5e67102ebdf729557ef43abb,TechRaptor,Sam Gowing,80,"Yes, Your Grace is a fresh take on kingdom management and a tale about the importance of family. Managing resources and building an army is an unforgiving task, but an engaging story and likeable characters make your sacrifices worthwhile.",2020-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 5e66dbefbdf729557ef43a9d,Eurogamer,,75,"Eager to do the many issues of medieval life justice, Yes Your Grace can't hit a good balance between challenging and frustrating.",2020-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 5e62753ebdf729557ef42d63,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Sin Vega,,"I’ve enjoyed Yes, Your Grace. It’s a pretty game, and the story and subplots have some nice details and solid surprises.",2020-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 5e6274f7bdf729557ef42d5b,PCGamesN,Christopher Bratt,70,"Your kingdom's future can sometimes feel too predetermined, despite the hundreds of decisions you'll have made along the way, but the relationship between your king and his family is really what counts.Chris Bratt",2020-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,e44a32ca3f094b38ac16682645105d01 61b7399583e54798d1220119,Eurogamer,Vikki Blake,75,"Mundaun's haunting, pencil-sketch style works wonders, but a few repetitive fetch-quests and slightly underwhelming systems hold it back.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 616e0ce7e856d8ac61c53d10,GameGrin,,90,"One of the more distinctive horror games to be released in the past few years, Mundaun tells childhood stories with an adult filter, a foreign narrative in a universal core, and hosts gameplay that, while occasionally obtuse, is a hop, skip, and a jump away from other titles in the same vein.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 60ff034bdf87667753dcb64a,RPG Fan,Bob Richardson,79,"Mundaun will attract its targeted, tiny demographic: those who can see past the dated visuals and lackluster controls. Fortunately, the hand-drawn textures might rope in a few people, and the sepia-esque colors stand out compared to other first-person adventure titles. Mundaun is technologically impotent but makes up for it with excellent atmosphere, sense of place, and storytelling. If you can see past its flaws, Mundaun is a wonderful, short adventure title.",2021-07-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 60ce6cd6af6eb0eaf3a0a8ec,NintendoWorldReport,Joe Devader,75,"Overall, Mundaun is a very worthwhile horror title, even if it may be a little rough around the edges in some areas. The compelling story mixed with the game's unique aesthetic is enough to create a memorable experience that fans of spooky things are sure to enjoy. That being said, I'm not entirely sure I can recommend the Switch be your vehicle to explore the town of Mundaun. The short render distance and constant shadow pop-in can be very distracting and does detract from the game's atmosphere; a brief period with the game's PC release seemed to indicate that these issues are unique to the Switch. If you're really dead set for a portable version of Mundaun, the rest of the game is still very good tech issues aside, but I would recommend looking into other platforms if those seem like something that would bother you.",2021-06-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 60c3629ba0046674aed165e0,Nintendo Life,,80,"Hurt only by the Switch's take on its visuals, Mundaun delivers above and beyond its appearances and offers a robust, constantly compelling adventure game. It isn't particularly scary, but it is rich in atmosphere and hosts plenty of gameplay variety and good ideas. We found that it never compromised its tone or fell foul of any gameplay glitches, although as mentioned the visuals aren't quite up to snuff. It's a minor thing, though, as Mundaun should keep your attention from beginning to, well, one or more of its multiple endings.",2021-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 60b56d64b2b61298b12c19f4,Nintendo Enthusiast,John Friscia,70,"Ultimately, Mundaun is a creepy Switch game with creepy secrets to uncover across its creepy landscape, and it's easy to recommend to fans of adventure and horror. Others who don't typically play such games might just be bored to death with it though, especially if they get stuck on an objective they can't figure out. So basically, if your gut tells you that you might enjoy this game, it's probably right - and vice versa.",2021-05-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 60a3dd16a321e63347095f88,VideoGamer,Josh Wise,80,"The game isn't above jolting you with the odd jump scare, but it's far happier to politely trouble your sleep.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 607f541c79a3a34d882b2325,WayTooManyGames,Todd Eggleston,65,Mundaun is one last story from Grandpa. You’ve just got to deal with some snoring now and again to get through it.,2021-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 6072c573cfbed43e46466aee,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,60,"The folksy ambiance helps Mundaun distinguish itself from most horror indies on the market. The rough and flawed graphics work in ways the developer may not have intended and the frequent backtracking may not be for everyone. With only Curdin's notebook giving any idea of what to do and the terribly unresponsive combat, many people might give up on Mundaun. It may be a slog at times, but this is definitely worth a look for fans of horror classics.",2021-04-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 606f4155cfbed43e464667a7,Rely On Horror,Steve Summers,80,"Spend some time in the darkness and isolation of the Swiss Alps with Mundaun, the new horror game from solo dev Micahel Ziegler.",2021-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 606b04a0cfbed43e464662a1,Rapid Reviews UK,Alex Laybourne,90,"I love playing horror games. When I saw Mundaun spring up on my Twitter feed I was immediately captivated by its look. I knew nothing more about the game other than it had hand-drawn pencil graphics, but I needed to play it. When I saw that it was a horror game, I was just over the moon.",2021-03-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 60659529cfbed43e46465f87,Generación Xbox,Gabriel Fuentes,80,"Horror and originality within survival horror meet to give life to Mundaun, a true indie gem of the genre that is well worth trying.",2021-03-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 606222d7cfbed43e46465ab7,KeenGamer,Andy J. Dobeson,70,"The town of Mundaun is the perfect alpine destination; snowy ski slopes populated with avalanche mustering Yetis, unholy Scarecrows grazing in acres of farmland and twisted Beekeepers patrolling their desolate plateau. It’s a holiday for all!",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 605b7805cfbed43e464653b9,GameByte,Lara Jackson,90,"Mundaun is one of the most unique and beautiful horror games I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing. If you’re a fan of slow-paced and tension-filled horror games like Amnesia, you absolutely shouldn’t sleep on this one. A true labour of love, Mundaun is one which will stick with you for years to come.",2021-03-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 60d47dc1bdb8dc2551389346,Unboxholics,Γιώργος Πρίτσκας,80,Mundaun is a game with such a strong and clearly structured personality that makes it exceedingly difficult not to forgive its small design and technical irregularities.,2021-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 605a1433cfbed43e464651d7,XboxEra,,85,"This is an incredibly unique title and in my opinion, well worth the effort that has clearly been poured into it. Considering how highly detailed the original sketches must have been this really is a work of art in video game form, that needs to be seen to be believed. Mundaun may be inspired by local folklore but it keeps you guessing right up until the end. Catch the bus up to Mundaun, after your visit I can assure you of one thing – you will never forget it.",2021-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 60590ab2cfbed43e46464e9a,Polygon,Cass Marshall,,"Mundaun still delivers eight to 10 well-paced hours of slow-burning horror. There are no endless exposition dumps or scary monsters jumping into frame. The story is just interesting, competently paced, and set on a believable and beautiful stage. Turns out, that’s all a game needs to be a good play on a dark weekend night.",2021-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 60562b52cfbed43e46464b91,TechRaptor,David Restrepo,75,Mundaun's lack of polish isn't undone by its startlingly unnerving atmosphere. Gamers without an appreciation for the slow moments in games will find themselves befuddled. Everyone else might find a hidden gem.,2021-03-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 60550012cfbed43e46464aef,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,70,"A flawed gem that’s an obvious labour of love, Mundaun combines unique hand pencilled visuals with an intriguing narrative that’ll keep you intrigued until the credits roll. It has a few issues and the game play can be a little reductive at time but there’s a lot more to love than hate with this game.",2021-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 6054ccddcfbed43e46464aa3,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,70,"Despite the issues thrown my way while playing Mundaun, I kept going because it had me hooked. From the opening moments, it had my attention in a vice-like grip. Some aspects of its gameplay threatened to loosen that grip from time to time, but I soon get over them because I wanted to unravel the mystery at the heart of the game. With multiple endings, there’s reason to return, too. Whether you will or not is questionable, but there’s no denying that your first playthrough of this utterly unique experience will stick with you. Mundaun is far from perfect, but it’s destined to be a horror classic.",2021-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 60546b8bcfbed43e46464a32,PlayStation Universe,Joe Apsey,80,"Offering a spine-chilling and creepy setting and atmosphere, Mundaun is a great experience that doesn't feel like anything I have played before. Its gameplay systems all blend together surprisingly well and it is just the right length. The strengths help alleviate some of the issues I had, but even with those present, it is well worth a play for fans of the genre.",2021-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 6053aff9cfbed43e464649e9,GameSpot,Andrew King,80,Mundaun is a great horror adventure game in a gorgeous hand-drawn world.,2021-03-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 60527a7ccfbed43e464646e7,Slant Magazine,Steven Scaife,70,Mundaun's greatest achievement is the Swiss Alps setting that's brought to life with tangible vigor.,2021-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 605246eecfbed43e464646bf,Push Square,Liam Croft,60,"With its hand-drawn, off-kilter visuals, Mundaun turns even the most benign objects into something sinister. The act of actually playing it may not be a pleasure, but looking at it most certainly is. When the soundtrack crescendos and the hair-raising atmosphere takes hold, there's nothing quite like the menaces of Mundaun.",2021-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 6052326fcfbed43e46464696,GamingBolt,Shubhankar Parijat,70,"There's something here that horror enthusiasts will definitely enjoy, and even though it might not become one of your favourite horror experiences of all time, Mundaun is still a game that deserves your attention, at least for one playthrough.",2021-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 605235c2cfbed43e464646a1,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,85,"Undeniably odd, yet constantly willing to be accessible, Mundaun has a lot to offer anyone fond of horror and exploration.",2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 6050d8bd529d50e69fa10c19,Hardcore Gamer,Chris Shive,70,Mundaun succeeds in taking a first-person adventure/horror game in a direction that feels unique.,2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 6050c617529d50e69fa10c07,Game Informer,Marcus Stewart,78,"Mundaun has some rough edges, but solid frights wrapped around an intriguing mystery make for a respectable horror experience.",2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 6050ae4b529d50e69fa10bf9,Gameblog,Gianni Molinaro,50,"Unique visuals, intriguing story and setting : even if it feels technically outdated, Mundaun succeeds in making you want to solve its mysteries. But it has many issues, starting with your character's slugginesh and how action and stealth can feel erratic and painful.",2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 6050ac63529d50e69fa10bf7,Shacknews,Donovan Erskine,70,"Mundaun is a horror adventure with a compelling mystery, all wrapped up in some well-executed horror. Unfortunately, the game is often weighed down by some of its core mechanics, such as combat and inventory management. Despite that, it’s still a unique experience that offers a fresh approach to the horror genre.",2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 6050ac53529d50e69fa10bf4,COGconnected,James Paley,68,"It all comes down to what sort of atmosphere you’re looking for. Do you want your eldritch horror to come down the pipe at a measured, careful pace? Or are you fiending for something more frantic, more relentless? I always assumed my appetite for horror was a hesitant one, but it turns out I can be eased into things too slowly. Who knew? If you don’t mind being patient, however, Mundaun might be right up your alley. The hand-drawn graphics are beautiful yet unsettling, the worldbuilding is baked into every surface, and the lonely horror atmosphere reaches some terrific high points. If you don’t mind some long walks through the mountains, there’s a compelling story here, just waiting to be told.",2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 6050abf6529d50e69fa10bed,MonsterVine,Samantha Lienhard,80,"If you like your horror games to have a strong focus on exploration and a satisfying story to tell, you should come away from the surreal world of Mundaun feeling well-pleased with the experience.",2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,16ca7a26e9274d768771378e152b2d00 62d4a73a0bfe2deada197a9e,INDIANTVCZ,Jakub Kadlus,70,"Disciples: Liberation is not a coup or a revolution, but it tries to do everything right. Yes, it has flaws, but the developers did an excellent job for the first big game.",2022-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,4de114969d2446699fb5b505269fe415 61ac541103e2ec4828ff090f,Oyungezer Online,Göker Nurbeyler,75,A bold and fun RYO-Strategy that highlights our stories and choices in an ancient universe.,2021-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,4de114969d2446699fb5b505269fe415 6193cb9425cfad560e85d2ef,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,85,New excursion in well-know yet this time very different fantasy world was succesfull.,2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,4de114969d2446699fb5b505269fe415 6183d420c7bba1a467d20fc2,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,60,"As interesting and tactical as that combat system is, I couldn't get past the fact that Disciples: Liberation was asking 80 (or more) hours of a person's time with so little payoff. I just found the whole thing too relentlessly miserable to connect with. It's possible to create a dark setting and still have moments of warmth, beauty and joy. Tolkien understood that. Perhaps those that have been inspired by him should be more diligent students.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,4de114969d2446699fb5b505269fe415 617c32e428b432432e4a1692,IGN,Jonathan Bolding,70,"Disciples: Liberation is a promising RPG with rich stories and compelling tactical combat, but nothing quite makes it a must-play.",2021-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,4de114969d2446699fb5b505269fe415 61781f8a7e0ef90f469391e2,33bits,Erika Gonzalvez Nestares,80,"Disciples: Liberation is a tactical RPG based on a dark fantasy world in which decision-making will determine the course of events in our history, as well as offering many hours of gameplay.",2021-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,4de114969d2446699fb5b505269fe415 617c69058fbd184b0f285d4e,Gamepur,Zack Palm,70,"While the quests are thin, Disciples: Liberation has a fantasy world where good and evil don’t feel like a huge factor. It gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the game’s tactical combat, cleverly using your units in each encounter. You’ll use the quests to assist you in bolstering your forces to ensure you come out on time with the right allies on your side, leading to the ultimate conflict.",2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,4de114969d2446699fb5b505269fe415 61782acc7e0ef90f469391ec,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,80,"""Disciples: Liberation is a very enjoyable fantasy game that mixes turn-based combat with real-time exploration and a smidge of simulation / city-building. It can be a risk trying to balance these different elements, but kudos to the development team for striking a satisfactory balance. I really enjoyed my time with this game and it is pretty easy to sink a few dozen or so hours into it. Fans of strategy / RPG titles will find a lot to like here and should definitely give Disciples: Liberation a look."" - Nick ""So overall, even with the shift of the Disciples series with Disciples: Liberation to a more real-time and turn-based tactics RPG than the older entries of “player versus player” styles, it’s in good shape. The shift isn’t a bad one but as mentioned above, a few small tweaks could definitely help to polish this off even further regardless of if you decide to drop into this dark and intriguing world on the PC or on the consoles at the beginning of next month."" - Pierre-Yves' PC Preview (https://chalgyr.com/2021/09/preview-pc-disciplesliberation.html)",2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,4de114969d2446699fb5b505269fe415 6174ca44ee8b9ff58591037b,WayTooManyGames,Thomas Medina,60,"Disciples: Liberation was a game I started out intrigued by. It seemed my thing, and I wanted to like it. After I started playing it though, I moved from wanting to like it to simply wanting to like something about it. Eventually, I ended up just playing it to get through it, which is the death knell for any game. After all, if a game’s not fun, what’s the point?",2021-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,4de114969d2446699fb5b505269fe415 61729dedebc11ae4a8301f1f,Spaziogames,,72,"Disciples Liberation is a solid effort from Frima and a good coming back for a long running franchise that has been absent for too long. It's a pity, then, that the game it's too easy and that dubbing and localization are sparse.",2021-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,4de114969d2446699fb5b505269fe415 61724c9aebc11ae4a8301ee7,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,75,"Disciples: Liberation does a lot of things well, but nothing too special. It's a fun game that can keep you entertained for dozens of hours with its challenging combat, long narrative and city-building elements, but the quality of all its elements ends up being somewhat limited.",2021-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,4de114969d2446699fb5b505269fe415 617445f5ee8b9ff5859102f8,Screen Rant,Joseph Fonseca,80,"The bottom line is that Disciples: Liberation is a fantastic experience. From the engaging story to the deep but approachable Strategy RPG combat, this is the type of game to suck players in until the wee hours of the morning. There aren't many games like Disciples: Liberation on the market these days, especially when the old champion, Might and Magic, has become an autobattler. Disciples: Liberation a welcome breath of fresh air that delivers hope for the future of the Strategy RPG genre.",2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,4de114969d2446699fb5b505269fe415 61718927f646c2c0016ece3a,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,80,"The story at the heart of Disciples: Liberation perhaps isn’t the most engaging, and the voice acting is certainly questionable at times, but you’ll soon look past both issues and simply enjoy what the game does right. Nevendaar is a world densely populated with things to do, and Disciples: Liberation wants you to engage with it without bogging you down. What’s more, with most quests posing choices that could affect your standing with the factions present in the world and your companions, there’s plenty of soul-searching to be done. Ultimately, no matter which of the multiple endings you receive once your journey is over, you’ll remember having to make those tough decisions along the way.",2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,4de114969d2446699fb5b505269fe415 61716baaf646c2c0016ecd3d,GameSpace,Catherine Daro,75,Disciples: Liberation is a unique combination of turn-based strategy and real-time RPG. The game features interesting gameplay hooks that could redefine the genre in long-term perspective.,2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,4de114969d2446699fb5b505269fe415 61713f49f646c2c0016ecd1a,The Games Machine,Nicolò Paschetto,68,"Good writing but the rest is sub-par. In particular, the tiny size of combat arenas makes any attempt of strategizing utterly irrelevant.",2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,4de114969d2446699fb5b505269fe415 61712e1cf646c2c0016ecce7,TechRaptor,,75,"Disciples: Liberation suffers from some predictible AI and difficulty spikes. Despite this, it still manages to be a very deep and engrossing strategy RPG.",2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,4de114969d2446699fb5b505269fe415 61712d59f646c2c0016eccd9,Player2.net.au,,75,"A world-spanning epic with a meaty, varied and satisfying strategy battle system. While it takes a while for the steam engine that is Disciples: Liberation to pick up speed, once it’s off, the journey is well worth taking.",2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,4de114969d2446699fb5b505269fe415 61c215809e5c48c548d6723d,Hobby Consolas,Daniel Quesada,86,"A very complete game that knows how to capture the essence of Sonic, especially in its 3D aspect. It is not the most spectacular version, but it is enjoyed equally (and also anywhere)",2021-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 617ed9da62d1a35f154f30b9,NookGaming,Isaiah Parker,70,"I still recommend the game. Beneath all the baggage that the Ultimate version introduces, it’s still fantastic after so long. Despite having played the Switch version in particular, which is much worse off than the other versions, I still enjoyed the game enough to 100% in less than half a day. While I don’t regret my time doing so, by the end of it, I was slightly disheartened. Disheartened that, despite all the promises Sega made about ensuring more quality Sonic experiences, these promises end up coming out feeling like half-truths. I can only hope that future Sonic re-releases and remasters, including the upcoming Sonic Origins, have more time and care put into them, as the series truly does deserve better.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 6165a7ec80594f6395b33b44,ZTGD,Ken McKown,70,"Sonic Colors Ultimate is definitely conjuring up memories of the 3D Sonic era in its execution. This game was considered a hidden gem back in the day, but really is just one of the better 3D Sonic games. It still doesn’t come close to matching the excitement of the classic style or even the more recent Sonic Mania. Sonic just works best in 2D and while Colors does some interesting things with its game play, it still only serves as the best of a worse situation.",2021-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 616f5c2f8a1e37b0e132fe4c,XboxEra,,72,"When we're speeding through the game's colourful and exciting locations, the Sonic Colours formula still manages to shine, and to this date, it's arguably one of the highest points in the modern era of the famous blue hedgehog. Every new addition and change to this remaster feels poorly implemented, however, with even a handful of new bugs and palette issues, often making the core gameplay less optimal than the now-dated Wii version. It's a disappointing port of a great game, and Sonic Colours is good enough to be worth the experience even with the aforementioned shortcomings. But we would have expected a better job overall.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 61b8cbd09e5c48c548d644c4,Rapid Reviews UK,Dan Boise,60,Sonic Colours Ultimate is another chapter in the long-running feud between Sonic and Dr. Eggman. This time around the antagonist has built a gigantic intergalactic amusement park with crazy rides and attractions. The one caveat being that Eggman is powering his theme park with captured aliens called Wisps. It’s now up to our favorite hedgehog to overcome the amusement park and save the Wisps.,2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 6159a18b2a25e7f9d433e2d9,GamesFinest,Nico Conrath,70,"Could the remaster of what is definitely, in my eyes, the best 3D Sonic live up to my expectations? Definitely. However, I didn't expect any quantum leaps either, but those who do might get a rude awakening. Sonic Colours Ultimate is a robust remaster with slight additions - nothing more, nothing less. If you liked the original and want to experience the whole thing again, you can grab it, and newcomers should also have fun with the port. However, those who have absolutely nothing to do with jump'n'runs or the relatively fast-paced Sonic gameplay won't get their money's worth with Sonic Colours Ultimate.",2021-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 6165af9c80594f6395b33b57,Thumb Culture,,60,"Is Sonic Colours Ultimate a bad game? By all means no it isn’t. It is certainly a fun time, albeit not very long-lasting. It’s just sad that is marred by overly complex level design and finicky controls. The Wisps add that replayability factor to the game for completionists, and it sounds and mostly looks great. I think the new generation of young players will enjoy this with its simple and easy-to-follow story. It is undoubtedly the best way to play Sonic Colours, but for now, I will be sticking with my 2D pixelated Sonic games. I award Sonic Colours Ultimate the Thumb Culture Silver Award. It’s a high Silver though, just not quite enough to be a Gold.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 615ef4c09e65de2d02a178c6,GameBlast,Carlos França Júnior,75,"Sonic Colors: Ultimate is a nice remaster to celebrate 30 years of Sega's mascot. The choice to bring this title to new consoles was right, but its remaster has questionable flaws that show that the project deserved better treatment. While a new title does not arrive, Ultimate serves to soothe the hearts that wanted the return of the fastest blue hedgehog in games.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 61576b6f9f4312e92e3277c1,IGN Middle East,,75,"Sonic Colors: Ultimate has provided a fun experience over its few hours, despite its simple improvements in style of play, but graphical improvements and game performance have made the game more accessed across home appliances and computers, with the addition of a new style and enthusiastic music, making Sonic Colors: Ultimate a golden opportunity to get back to sonic classics again.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 6156c0789f4312e92e3276a7,BaziCenter,Hamed MohammdPor,50,"While it's always exciting for the fans to see new version of their beloved games developed with modern standards, unfortunately this is not the case for every game, and when we look back we realize that some games just don't fit the profile. The Sonic series seems to be going down that path and unless the developers inject some really cool and exciting new ideas into the franchise, titles like Sonic Colors Ultimate will be nothing more than a good old memory.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 6156669bf73144e5c35a450a,Nintendojo,Robert Marrujo,83,"Although not a perfect remaster, seeing Sonic Colors get ported to contemporary hardware was a welcome surprise. The Sonic series continues to struggle with finding a way to incorporate gameplay hooks that don’t amount to shallow, pointless gimmicks, but in Colors SEGA discovered the perfect mix. With Ultimate, that balance has been restored for a new generation of players to experience. Hopefully, SEGA takes cues from Ultimate as it works on that mysterious upcoming 3D Sonic sequel. For those who played the original Colors, there’s plenty of reason for a double-dip with Ultimate, and for those who have yet to give it a try, this is the best 3D Sonic game there is. Give it a play.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 614fa46329cd9c662a0ae09c,Zoomg,آراییس نظریان,80,"Although Sonic Colors Ultimate has many small and coarse problems, it is again one of the best 3D versions of the series.",2021-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 614d8de86d338e3138245151,INVEN,Hee soo Park,75,"This year is Sonic’s 30th anniversary of Sonic. This year, Lots of games are collaborating with Sonic to celebrate Sonic’s 30th birthday. But What fans were waiting for was ‘Sonic Colors Ultimate’, the latest Sonic game. It is a remake of the ‘Sonic colors’ which was released 11 years ago. In this game, Sonic comes back to us in more fancy looks and he begins to vividly run around 'Dr. Eggman's Incredible Interstellar Amusement Park' with high-speed.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 614a6fcdc320421e46fc95c2,Cubed3,Neil Flynn,70,"Luckily, the original Sonic Colours stands tall, featuring fun, exploratory gameplay and it is rewarding replaying levels to attain higher ranks. The 3D sections are far and few between, but the ones that are there are fun. The 2D gameplay is vastly improved from Sonic Generations with tighter controls and added variety in the form of Wisp abilities. Ultimate adds a lick of new paint to bring this to the Xbox platform, of which it is recommended to play on either Xbox Series X|S to get the standard performance that players have come to expect. Rival Rush is a fun mode, but there are only six acts and some of these levels are incredibly short. The other additions that Ultimate has added are superfluous, but don't do anything to really damage the core game either. If Sonic Colours doesn't exist in your library and you are a fan of the Blue Blur then there is no excuse to not pick this up.",2021-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 615b064b4f291c087de49c72,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,,"Sonic is back with a solid game that even when it's great, it shows its true age.",2021-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 6147a84fc73e2f01e326c813,Gamersky,,80,Colors is indeed a game where players can fully appreciate the charm of the Sonic series.,2021-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 61451a4e6a0d35eab0ffc046,Pure Nintendo,,70,"While there are issues, both in the game itself and the porting, Sonic Colors Ultimate is a fun enough time.",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 6144f4136a0d35eab0ffc01f,MondoXbox,Győző Baki,72,"Sonic Colours Ultimate isn't too convincing as a remaster, but it's still one of the best Sonic games of the last two decades. It doesn't fix the shortcomings of the first game and it also introduces some bugs and balancing issues, but it remains fun and spectacular; it' recommended especially to those who have never played the original.",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 6144b7db6a0d35eab0ffbfcc,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,80,"Sonic Colors: Ultimate brings a decade old game to a modern audience and despite some prevailing franchise issues it’s still an overall good time. Racing through these levels, using the Wisp powers, and picking up all the collectibles is fun so long as the controls aren’t getting in the way. The game’s new lick of paint makes it look really good and performance is super smooth as it should be. I missed this game when it originally released and am glad I got the chance to experience it now. Hopefully the next new actual Sonic game can figure out the control issues though.",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 6143c968f268facd23b9fa65,NaviGames,Daniel Rubio,65,"Classic and new Sonic now merged in HD to bring fun and lots of replayability, although its PC version suffers from little technical improvement over the original title.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 61431bb8f268facd23b9f8ca,FingerGuns,Rossko Keniston,60,"Sonic Colours Ultimate is a solid if unremarkable retread through perhaps the only 3D Sonic game worth remastering. The visuals are just shiny enough to warrant a remaster, with a pumping soundtrack and inventive mechanics through the Wisps. Newcomers will find far more exciting and original games elsewhere, so the term ‘for the fans’ has never rung quite so true.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 6142f3c8f268facd23b9f8a3,PSX Brasil,Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho,80,"Sonic Colors: Ultimate is a great game, focused on the action that really matters for Sonic and with interesting gameplay mechanics. There are some bad things and cutscenes with weird graphics, in addition to being relatively short. However, there's plenty of optional content that makes up for that.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 61425b4da1c77bbd39e73232,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,71,"Sonic Colors: Ultimate does a decent job of bringing back a good game for modern audiences. Although I have fond memories of the original, this remake made me realise that my memory can't always be trusted when it comes to how well certain games will hold up.",2021-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 61417e32a1c77bbd39e730de,One More Game,Ricki Buzon,70,"Sonic Colors: Ultimate may not offer anything groundbreaking and may feel average by current gaming standards, but to longtime fans, it’s definitely a return to form for a beloved fast running, ring snatching, wise-cracking, and robot smashing video game icon.",2021-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 61410a79883455bb0b275eca,LevelUp,Drishnar Abigaíl Labastida,84,"Although Sonic in 3D is still problematic at the design level and SEGA still does not hit the nail on the head, Colors turned the steering wheel in a suitable direction to deliver a game that works quite well, a title that understands what speed meant for Sonic 2D games: it is not about going faster by pressing something, but by knowing how to play and knowing how to do it fast. Colors is not perfect and may, due to its peculiarities, Sonic in 3D never be, however, it is a solid proposal that fulfills the most important thing for any Sonic game: to allow us to live the experience of escaping our limits.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 61409a608ebcf0a6ad13bbfe,SomosXbox,Sebastián Domínguez,75,"Sonic Colors Ultimate is a game that everyone can enjoy, and it is undoubtedly the best version of the game since its launch. I believe that with this game you will have a full experience and tailored to what you want to deepen. However, it is a pity that not all parts of the game have been treated with the same care in this remaster.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 614230efa1c77bbd39e731c7,Sirus Gaming,Jarren Navarrete,80,"Sonic Colors: Ultimate is certainly a fun game. Whether you’re new or have played the original Sonic Colors, Ultimate is something we’d recommend if it’s caught your eye. With its multiple variety of levels and unique worlds, there’s a lot of fun to be had trying to get the high scores in Sonic Colors: Ultimate.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 61415eeca1c77bbd39e72f82,GBAtemp,Krista Noren,80,A serviceable remaster that reminds us of how good Sonic games can be when they're done right.,2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 613eaf4ac4db5994a488ed50,PPE.pl,Igor Chrzanowski,75,"One of Sonic's best adventures is back in style and shows that despite a decade on the back of her neck, she is still wildly playable!",2021-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 61ef9fe29e5c48c548d71984,ElderPlayers ,Mohammed Ahmed Alsharif,65,"Sonic Colors Ultimate presented a diverse world full of colors and smooth gameplay. Repetition in some stages and the ease of the game may kill the fun for some, personally I enjoyed it as a fan of Sonic",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 613c2109c3fe3874ae82869a,Atomix,Sebastian Quiroz,60,"Sonic Colors Ultimate tries to offer a remastering of the original Wii, but fails in multiple areas. Although the base experience is still fun, this job leaves a lot to be desired.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 613bdd63c3fe3874ae82865d,Nintendo Enthusiast,Jaimie Ditchfield,75,"Despite some issues, Sonic Colors: Ultimate is a fun, replayable, fast-paced Sonic game with a distinct variety of stages. The new additions provide a small extra layer of depth to an already fantastic game, but it would have been nice to see more gameplay additions. If you're after an excellent journey through space, then Sonic Colors: Ultimate is definitely worth your time. As per usual, don't go in expecting the Nintendo Switch version to be the definitive version to play, as the game obviously plays better on other platforms. However, being able to play this classic portably is something to be excited about.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 613a862064f4324fcd14d1c1,Paste Magazine,Katherine Long,80,"undefined.If you missed the original Sonic Colors, you missed the introduction of worlds and elements that became the backbone to future Sonic games such as Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed, Sonic Lost World and more. Sonic Colors: Ultimate will help you fill in that background, while also offering a futuristic, colorful way for newcomers to break into the world of Sonic. For younger players looking to discover the classics, remasters such as Sonic Colors: Ultimate are vital to letting games be enjoyed across generations.",2021-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 613a1f5264f4324fcd14d10c,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,75,"Maybe it is not one of the best Sonic Games, however still funny a great in handheld mode.",2021-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 613900a45184774561134191,Kakuchopurei,Jonathan Leo,60,"Outside of [technical issues & weird platforming physics], Sonic Colors Ultimate is a nice mix of 3D Sonic gameplay that stems from the Dreamcast era and 2D classic platforming that put him on the map in the first place.",2021-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 61607f2d9e65de2d02a17f78,DualShockers,Sam Woods,65,"Overall, for Sonic purists there’s undoubtedly a great time to be had with Sonic Colors: Ultimate. For those who are more fairweather Sonic fans or are looking for a new adventure to dive into, the game might be a little more of a challenge to enjoy.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 613a921c64f4324fcd14d1c6,But Why Tho?,Jason Flatt,80,"Sonic Colors: Ultimate may not be truly ultimate, but it’s a well worthwhile return to an oft-missed game.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 613989bf64f4324fcd14d081,GotGame,Daniel Ladiano,60,"After living in Wii purgatory for 11 years, it’s nice for other console owners to finally experience Sonic Colors. The Ultimate edition brings some graphical flourishes and a forgiving difficulty curve that would help benefit beginners. However, the myriad of both visual and audio glitches dampen the overall experience. I do hope that Blind Squirrel can polish the game down the line and provide a more consistent experience. Unfortunately, as it stands, Sonic Colors: Ultimate doesn’t quite reach for the stars.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 6139722751847745611342f5,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,55,"I really want to believe that the same studio that helped deliver Mass Effect: Legendary Edition and Bioshock: The Collection needed a bit more time to fix the tons of bugs present in this underwhelming “remaster”. As it stands, Sonic Colors: Ultimate might possibly be one of the most embarrassing releases in Sonic‘s already uneven history, and one depressing way to celebrate the mascot’s 30th anniversary.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 61393d545184774561134255,Console Creatures,Bobby Pashalidis,80,"Sonic Colors: Ultimate is a decent upgrade that adds a few bells and whistles to an already great game. While these aren’t exactly necessary upgrades, the resolution and frame rate boost make it worth not pulling your Wii out. A decade later, Sonic Colors is still the best 3D Sonic out there thanks to some inspired level design and the variety the Wisps add to the gameplay. However, the load times and glitches leave a bad taste in your mouth.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,a400d19a077240729e9944c75f4db31a 5d86738293765d6778758d4b,Without the Sarcasm,agent86ix,80,"Kingdom is a truly beautiful game that takes the core concepts of strategy games and cuts the genre's mechanics to the bone. This minimalism cuts both ways, leaving some parts of the game obtuse or frustratingly uncontrollable. Despite this, Kingdom is relentlessly addictive and replayable.",2016-04-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,80c35836c0184c1e91dde0f2a05ebbbb 5d86738293765d6778758d1e,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,70,Its minimalistic design and lovely art will make you endure the lack of guidance and sometimes straight up confusing rules.,2015-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,80c35836c0184c1e91dde0f2a05ebbbb 5d86738293765d6778758cfa,TheSixthAxis,Kris Lipscombe,80,"Ultimately Kingdom is a game that's easy to love. Combining exploration, micromanagement and strategy in a way that continually feels personal and intimate is no easy task, but it achieves it by forcing you to do everything yourself. While simplicity is the key to the game's mechanics, keeping everything on a very human scale is probably at the core of how it makes you feel. Very few strategy or management games manage to present things on a street level scale, but Kingdom does it perfectly and it's all the better for it.",2015-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,80c35836c0184c1e91dde0f2a05ebbbb 5d86738293765d6778758d27,The Escapist,Nick Monroe,80,"A simple yet entertaining ""city builder"" that'll provide a difficult challenge.",2015-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,80c35836c0184c1e91dde0f2a05ebbbb 5d86738293765d6778758d06,Destructoid,Steven Hansen,70,"Kingdom very cleverly reduces a complex genre down to something digestible, but that same simplification struggles against its later scope. When your land grows too wide, traveling end to end becomes a chore (it can waste entire day/night cycles), while getting to that point requires gaming somewhat imprecise AI.",2015-11-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,80c35836c0184c1e91dde0f2a05ebbbb 5d86738193765d6778758cce,PC Gamer,James Davenport,70,"Kingdom is a fun, gorgeous management game, but trying to learn its mysteries eventually becomes a slog.",2015-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,80c35836c0184c1e91dde0f2a05ebbbb 5d86738293765d6778758cf0,GamesBeat,Willie Clark,67,"Kingdom has solid ideas that get lost in its own simplicity. It's a little too conceptual, and I found that it had a hard time holding my attention after a few in-game days. It has a whole kingdom out there to explore, but it just isn't varied or interesting enough to warrant the type of commitment it ask of the player.",2015-10-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,80c35836c0184c1e91dde0f2a05ebbbb 5d86738293765d6778758d4e,MonsterVine,Travis McMullen,60,"Kingdom is clever and definitely a fresh experience. A solid management system is held back by a lack of control and stumbling AI. Growing your kingdom is a satisfying feeling, however you'll be pulling your hair out by the time it comes crashing down.",2015-10-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,80c35836c0184c1e91dde0f2a05ebbbb 5d86738293765d6778758cfd,IGN,Dan Stapleton,77,"Kingdom initially impresses with striking pixel art and minimalist design, but later it proves complexity is necessary.",2015-10-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,80c35836c0184c1e91dde0f2a05ebbbb 5d86738293765d6778758cf3,Eurogamer,Robert Purchese,80,"Kingdom skilfully pitches a powerful discover-it-yourself idea at just the right level, neither too frustrating nor too easy.",2015-10-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,80c35836c0184c1e91dde0f2a05ebbbb 5d86738293765d6778758d36,ACG,Jeremy Penter,100,,2015-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,80c35836c0184c1e91dde0f2a05ebbbb 5d86738293765d6778758d21,Dragnix,Shaun Joy,0,,2015-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,80c35836c0184c1e91dde0f2a05ebbbb 5d867dc793765d677879aae7,peppage,,80,,2019-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,d89d1ecf209d42688d82909e522f2ec1 5d867dc793765d677879aadf,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"Speed Brawl has a lot more to offer than standard beat ‘em up titles. I certainly dig the unique and colorful stylized animated characters. The game features satisfying local and online multiplayer for the game's 50+ events. There weren't any joinable open online parties while testing, but I was able to invite a friend without issue. There are global leaderboards for each of the events if you are into that type of competition as well.",2018-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,d89d1ecf209d42688d82909e522f2ec1 5d867dc793765d677879aabe,PS4Blog.net,,75,"Speed Brawl is a great game if you like brawlers. I liked the hand drawn visuals, the soundtrack and the different environments. I definitively recommend this game if you either want to play alone, or with a friend in local multiplayer.",2018-11-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,d89d1ecf209d42688d82909e522f2ec1 5d867dc793765d677879aaca,Player2.net.au,Matt Hewson,100,Speed based fisticuffs so good you wonder why no one else has done it before. An absolute blast and a must buy for fans of Sonic or Final Fight.,2018-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,d89d1ecf209d42688d82909e522f2ec1 5d867dc793765d677879aac8,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,70,"If you enjoy beat-‘em-ups and are looking for a unique take on the genre, give Speed Brawl a look. Otherwise, I can't recommend the game for more casual players as trying to clear screens as fast as possible is often easier said than done. Without a doubt, speed kills, but in this case, it would be nice to slow down a little.",2018-11-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,d89d1ecf209d42688d82909e522f2ec1 5d867dc793765d677879aac4,Cultured Vultures,Ashley Bates,80,"A must have for any beat ‘em up fan, Speed Brawl's unique take on the classic genre is well worth checking out.",2018-11-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,d89d1ecf209d42688d82909e522f2ec1 5d867dc793765d677879aabf,Geeks Under Grace,,75,"Speed Brawl is an exciting dash from one challenge to the next. Simple enough to be picked up easily and challenging enough to keep you engaged, it's just plain fun that will keep you coming back for more.",2018-11-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,d89d1ecf209d42688d82909e522f2ec1 5d867dc793765d677879aae4,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,86,"Fast-paced, brutal, and full of upgrade and equipment options that allow you to tune your characters to complement your strengths or address your weaknesses, Speed Brawl has a feel all its own. While sometimes the action can get a bit too crowded and confusing for its own good, making it tough to spot flashes on big enemies that mean you need to dodge, the feeling when you overcome all of that to win helps minimize the pain. If the run-of-the-mill nature of the beat-em-up genre has you down this variation on that theme is a terrific shot in the arm, providing ample opportunities for beating a whole lot of bugs ass.",2018-10-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,d89d1ecf209d42688d82909e522f2ec1 5d867dc793765d677879aadc,Just Push Start,Grant E. Gaines,80,"Speed Brawl isn't a terribly complex game but it does a lot with very little. Even though the story is quite annoying and forgettable, combat is smooth enough to have fun. Combine this with time limits, RPG elements and online leaderboards and it's the type of game players can play for quite a while. And, if you're not competitive, simply play with others and have fun your way. So, if you're looking for a fun new beat 'em up, this is the game for you.",2018-09-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,d89d1ecf209d42688d82909e522f2ec1 5d867dc793765d677879aac1,Bazimag,Raziel Azzan,88,"Speed Brawl is a fast-paced mix of brawling, beat'em up and racing crafting them into a fantastic combat-racing experience that is both fun to play at single player or coop with a friend, with leveling up and unlocking new shops, levels and worlds to go through this game brings you many hours of entertainment, truly a game that makes me hope for a sequel or just games like it in general, though hopefully they will do a more non-cliché story-line if that ever happened.",2018-09-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,d89d1ecf209d42688d82909e522f2ec1 5d867dc793765d677879aac6,Screen Rant,Rob Gordon,60,"Speed Brawl is a side-scrolling beat 'em up with a striking art style and smooth animation, but is perhaps held back by its insistence on pace.",2018-09-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,d89d1ecf209d42688d82909e522f2ec1 60b7b4b12e2890d2541594af,Pure Nintendo,,70,"The Colonists is a solid game with a less-than-solid feeling port. However, it still is good fun on Switch.",2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 60aceefd57ed0e0490ae2c27,Impulsegamer,Richard Banks,80,The Colonists is a charming sim with plenty of content to satisfy your pioneering dreams,2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 60abf24757ed0e0490ae2a23,SomosXbox,Fiama Pineda,78,"The Colonists is a fun colonization game with an endearing and cheerful graphic look, with immersive gameplay, although it can be too simple for more advanced players.",2021-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 60a50c74a321e6334709609c,COGconnected,Stephanie Sung,75,"The Colonists wasn’t perfect nor was it the most user-friendly, but the city-building objective of the game was met and a thoroughly enjoyable experience was presented to all types of players, making this an easy game to boot up for anyone looking to strategize in an environment that moves at a comfortable pace.",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 60a2b4eea321e63347095e15,PlayStation LifeStyle,Rebecca Smith,80,"While the game brought over many features from the PC version, there are some that are missing. Those expecting a map editor will be disappointed to find it absent, as are the procedurally generated maps that offer a lot of replayability for PC players. The latter means there's no Frontier mode either for players to compete against each other. Despite this, The Colonists offers hours of entertainment for those wanting a relaxing, simplified experience and those wanting to speed run their way through all manner of variables to a perfect colony.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 60a23d95a321e63347095d76,Digitally Downloaded,,70,"As much as I loved my first few hours with The Colonists, it did, unfortunately, wear out its welcome after a while. The technology tree, while expansive, is also quite linear – most missions will have players eventually congregating towards the same end game resources. The different maps do provide some strategic depth, but even then the game is low on new ideas by the end of the thirteen missions. While a random-map option would have been nice, I’ve had all the enjoyment I think I’m ever going to get with this game. It’s great while it lasts, but I would have loved for the developers to further explore the idea of complex resource trees in a more open-ended way.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 609d2fc2a321e63347095ad5,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,75,"The Colonists is a game whose main gameplay loop makes up for how underwhelming its controls and excess of busy work can be at times. Not exactly the most creative of city builders in the market, but just like most of its peers, once you figure out how to properly make your city grow in a sustainable way, you won’t be able to stop playing it.",2021-05-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 60b9e3c82e2890d25415974d,Twinfinite,Chris Jecks,70,The Colonists is a great game overall. It simplifies the 4X strategy genre down into a charming and chilled experience with adorable little robots that make watching your civilization thrive all the more enchanting. Its problems on the Switch come from a lack of mouse and keyboard inputs and some rather vague (or buggy) mechanics that could do with further explaining for novices and newcomers alike.,2021-05-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 6098b66ca321e63347095473,The Game Crater,Tom Wilson,95,The Colonists is a genuinely brilliant game that has nuzzled its way nicely onto the Switch. It is a game filled to the brim with brilliant ideas and an abundance of complexity. Yet its streamlined controls and delightfully helpful tutorial supplies you with enough basics that even casual players will be able to understand.,2021-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 6093f5b2a321e63347095221,God is a Geek,,80,"Packed full of charming robots and thoughtful gameplay, The Colonists is a great city builder that controls great on console.",2021-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 6092f892a321e633470950ea,Push Square,Robert Ramsey,70,"At least in terms of content, The Colonists has plenty for you to do. There's a campaign made up 14 missions — essentially tasking you with colonising different locations. Meanwhile, sandbox mode lets you choose a map, tweak various gameplay settings, and play however you like. We especially enjoyed messing around in the latter once the campaign had shown us the ropes, and taking things at our own pace.",2021-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 609178676a418dc538cbb28b,PSX Brasil,Paulo Roberto Montanaro,80,"The Colonists may look, at first look, like so many other city building and management simulators, which is not a complete mistake. However, with a different monetization system, comfortable mechanics and all the friendliness of the protagonists, it should please fans of the genre and even first-time novices.",2021-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 609146d06a418dc538cbb244,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,80,"The Colonists might not be the deepest of settlement games but it’s an engrossing one with a focus on productivity. It’s simplistic enough to act as an excellent introduction to the genre while having enough depth to please veterans looking for a challenge. What’s more, it hasn’t lost anything in the jump from PC to PS4.",2021-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 609119f36a418dc538cbb222,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,80,"I think The Colonists could have done a little more as far as a tutorial was concerned. The game teaches you the basics and then just leaves you to figure out the rest on your own. That may be fine for veterans of the strategy building genre, but newcomers to the genre will need a little more help. The cute robots may make The Colonists look like a very simplistic game, but beneath the surface lies an in-depth strategy game that is a blast to play!",2021-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 5d867e2493765d677879cda6,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,75,Robotic colonists are so cute and as funny as the first games in The Settlers series.,2018-11-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 5d867e2493765d677879cdc1,Chalgyr's Game Room,,75,"The game is very easy to get sucked into but it lacks a lot of depth after a few hours of play. In my opinion, it is better to play the campaign than the sandbox mode because there are no objectives to complete in it.",2018-11-26T05:00:00.000Z,False,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 5d867e2493765d677879cdaf,GameOctane,Jason Germino,75,"These little robots, although not perfect, found a way into my heart. With the developers actively listening to their fans, if The Colonists grabs your interest in any way, jump on it. You won't go wrong!",2018-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 5d867e2493765d677879cdac,SA Gamer,Abigail Holden,60,"The Colonists is cute and with a stronger campaign, it could have been so much better. Sadly repetitive tasks and some finicky management means that some levels feel more like a chore than a challenge as your robots fumble over themselves.",2018-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 5edeafb4c28b1c4114c27b63,33bits,Jon Andoni Ortiz,65,"The Colonists is an attempt at management. Repetition takes its toll after a few hours of play, and the lack of free mode is worrying. However, the as a campaign provides enough fun to consider buying.",2018-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 5d867e2493765d677879cd9a,GameSkinny,,60,"If you play society building games and find yourself perfecting your city, you will likely enjoy The Colonist and appreciate ability to track every element of productivity. However, the game could have a greater potential on a mobile device, and as a player, I would have been more invested if there were a bit more customization options or stakes to my success.",2018-11-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,71a3dc24257843ad85ef77d102c2ef12 61487c54c73e2f01e326c8ab,Pure Nintendo,Rachel Poli,70,Fort Triumph is a good strategy game with more than one way to play with fun characters and unique maps.,2021-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 6144b21e6a0d35eab0ffbfc3,33bits,Erika Gonzalvez Nestares,75,Fort Triumph is a game of strategy and turn-based combat where each decision can condition the status of the group in each fight since the death of the characters is permanent and that can make the game more or less difficult to carry.,2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 6131e4b61a9149c8e46e75e5,NookGaming,Adam Carr,60,"Fort Triumph isn’t a bad game. I’d even consider it a good game for a little while. Its issues are its general lack of polish and how quickly every one of its systems dull by the end of the first or second act, let alone the final act of the fourth campaign. There is oodles of content on offer here, it just wasn’t worth experiencing to the fullest. This is all made worse by the poor production values and general jank. Probably something to look out for on sale.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 612a8d358004f75a29ce56cf,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,80,"If you are a fan of strategic RPG’s Fort Triumph is well worth sinking time into with a wide variety of options for players of all skill levels. The random generation keeps things fresh every time and being able to save anywhere makes the game quite appealing even if you can only spare a few minutes at a time to play. It took me a while before the mechanics really started to click with me. But when it did I guess you could say I considered this strategy game a… Triumph! Sorry, I’ll see myself out.",2021-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 612a51ed300b9f40f6a20985,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,70,"Fort Triumph is a solid strategy game that should appeal to fans of the XCOM series. I can’t think of anything else quite like it with a fantasy setting, making it a rather unique game. The overall package is generally fairly enjoyable, even if the wrapping (sound effects, narration, uneven humor) has some rough edges to it. Fans of the genre should find enough here to enjoy though.",2021-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 6121f2616ffaa0ca0ef6cdcf,PSX Brasil,Bruno Ribeiro,65,"Fort Triumph has everything a turn-based RPG needs, plus a lot of potential. However, a few small (yet demotivating) issues keep it from achieving what it could be and more demanding players will likely find a better option even before discovering everything the game has to offer.",2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 6122c4b96ffaa0ca0ef6ce78,GameBlast,Maurício Katayama,85,"Fort Triumph is a fun and very well done strategic RPG which innovates in its turn-based strategic combat with the terrain use mechanics. Despite having an interface that is a little difficult to understand at first, its humorous campaign with charismatic characters and enjoyable combat system make this game a recommendation for fans of tactical games.",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 611ce62bd2d9925bcbb8ca96,TheSixthAxis,Adrian Burrows,70,"Fort Triumph provides a fun and compelling spin on the XCOM formula. Battles are both tense and strategic, with the option to manipulate the environment using a wide-array of varied abilities proving hugely enjoyable. Whilst this console conversion isn't the best, it's an experience that is still well worth your time if turn based strategy is your thing.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 611bad10d43f314421a9140b,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,60,"Despite these criticisms, there’s a lot to like about Fort Triumph. XCOM is a good thing, and Heroes of Might & Magic is a good thing. Mashing those two good things together in a way that does justice to them both is a noble effort by the developers, and the presence of skirmish mode does mean that the poorly conceived narrative can be ignored. You’ll bounce off Fort Triumph quickly enough, but it’s a good time while it lasts.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 611b5fd3d43f314421a913e5,Gaming Nexus,Elliot Hilderbrand,70,"Fort Triumph might not be the biggest victory for the genre, but there is plenty of fun combat to be had. While not genre defining, it's easy to get wrapped up in combat, and suddenly have a couple of hours fly by. The UI is hard to read at times, in both docked and handheld mode, but that was about my only complaint. I enjoyed Fort Triumph, but didn't fall in love.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 611ac4b6d43f314421a912e8,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,73,"On the PS4, Fort Triumph is exactly the same experience it was on PC, which is to say that it is an approachable, turn-based tactical RPG with a fantasy setting and a strong sense of humor that deflates some heroic stereotypes along the way. There’s plenty of content and while nothing about the original game, or the port, is wildly innovative, the destructible environments add a bit of tactical interest to the battles. The game’s humor may or may not work for you, but the mechanics and gameplay are probably a great introduction to the genre for younger players or experienced gamers looking for a more casual tactical approach, layered with a bit of satire and fun.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 5ff097830f8974118c937aa8,Rapid Reviews UK,,70,"Fort Triumph is a turn-based tactics game inspired by XCOM. With a unique mechanic that allows the environment to be used as a weapon, is CookieByte Entertainment’s game a triumph? Find out in this Rapid Review.",2021-01-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 5ee1fd7ac28b1c4114c28085,Hynerd.it,,55,"Fort Triumph is a game from which I expected a lot, too much. A game that has enormous potential that is very little exploited. Too bad because with a few more precautions it could really have been a milestone of this kind.",2020-05-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 5ec54ab4c28b1c4114c2617f,COGconnected,Jake Hill,70,Quote not yet available,2020-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 5ed66923c28b1c4114c27326,INDIANTVCZ,,70,"Fort Triumph is not bad strategy at all. It is only pretending to have more to offer then it actually has. Using your surroundings and combination of XCOM and HOMM is an interesting concept, but it is being dragged down by homogeneity of characters and unbalanced difficulty.",2020-05-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 5ebdcecfbdf729557ef4b1b7,GameSpace,Kris Brooks,80,"Overall, I had a great time playing Fort Triumph and will continue to play more and more in the future. I would highly recommend it to everyone either looking for an entry into the world of turn-based tactics, to even the most battle-worn veterans looking for the new title to sink their claws into.",2020-05-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 5eb53110bdf729557ef4aa9c,Niche Gamer,Frank Streva,75,"Fort Triumph has enough content and replayability to keep you hooked for a while. If you are looking for a more lighthearted and quirky take on the XCOM formula, with some really interesting physics-based combat mechanics, then you should give Fort Triumph a try.",2020-05-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 5eb481fdbdf729557ef4aa70,GameSkinny,Jason Coles,90,Fort Triumph expertly blends genres into a strategy experience that's infinitely fun and endlessly charming.,2020-05-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 5eb3df40bdf729557ef4a9e4,Cubed3,Eric Ace,70,"There is everything here to make a great game. The only thing it really needed was a few more months testing things out. Notably, the graphics need some upgrading, and combat devolves into repetition very soon. Smoothing some of these problems out would easily push this into a very high recommendation. As it stands now it acts as a novel throwback if nothing else.",2020-05-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 5eb2e047bdf729557ef4a94c,DualShockers,Kris Cornelisse,60,"A functional blend of fantasy-themed XCOM battles with Heroes of Might and Magic strategy, Fort Triumph replicates their concepts but without the depth.",2020-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 5eaf4f66bdf729557ef4a51a,Gamefa,Amirmehdi Namjoo,80,"Fort Triumph is a well-made Tactical RPG game that mix fantasy elements with turn-based combat of XCOM, some aspects of Heroes of Might and Magic, and parody, and the result is an enjoyable potion. If you enjoy games like XCOM, Fort Triumph will be the right choice for you to experience the gameplay charm with fantasy elements.",2020-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 5eb2b6cdbdf729557ef4a8f0,Wolf's Gaming Blog,Baden Ronie,60,"sometimes you don’t want something complicated that makes your head hurt from all of the tactical and strategic possibilities. As awesome as XCOM 2 is, it’s hardly a relaxing game to play. Fort Triumph however, takes great joy in being a straightforward game where you can zone out a little, enjoy the bright colours and engage your brain just enough to stop you becoming a complete and total couch vegetable.",2020-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 5ea6d6f2bdf729557ef499b5,Screen Rant,Phillip Tinner,90,Fort Triumph is a brilliantly crafted genre blend.,2020-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 5ea5689dbdf729557ef496b1,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,80,"Fort Triumph is a solid, colourful entry into an increasingly crowded genre and one that dares to do things a little differently",2020-04-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 5ea66018bdf729557ef497fb,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,80,A comical group of RPG characters band together to find quests to earn money. But are they about to bite off more than they can chew?,2020-04-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 5ea36b4dbdf729557ef4962c,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,70,"Fort Triumph is a solid game and the physics-based combat is truly a blast, just don’t expect to get the same mileage from it like you would from the games that inspired it. It is a much lighter product but by no means a bad one.",2020-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 6254ea4a008489e208d7fb68,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,80,"Fort Triumph is a solid game that does justice to the two franchises that inspired development. While there are some quality of life issues that need to be ironed out, fans of turn based strategic combat will enjoy this new take on the genre.",2020-04-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 5e9f3644bdf729557ef49031,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,40,"Fort Triumph is a miserable, uninteresting slog until you manage to level up a team of characters, which makes one wonder why their deaths are even an option in the first place. I can’t help but wonder how the devs squandered their time in early access. Why did it take so long to release something so rough?",2020-04-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 5ec32dddc28b1c4114c25d50,Gamezo,Zachary Whyte,70,"Fort Triumph delivers challenging gameplay, witty dialogue and a unique twist on the genre to deliver a highly enjoyable experience!",2020-04-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 5e9dc16fbdf729557ef48d44,TechRaptor,Brian Renadette,75,A colorful squad-based strategy game with a focus on physics-based combat that's held back by a lack of hero variety.,2020-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,f3575fe40f894984a7027d86034e3b2c 6265a0cb008489e208d87c1b,BaziCenter,Kasra Karimi Tar,75,"Shadow Man Remastered is one of the best remastered titles in the recent years, as it stays as loyal as possible to the original game, while adding some great new touches here and there. But despite all the efforts from developers Nightdive, the core gameplay mechanisms still look too old to attract new generation gamers, leaving the game most appealing to the older fans of the series or Metroidvania lovers in general.",2022-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 620f5a809e5c48c548d828f6,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,75,Shadow Man Remastered is another great port from the fine folks over at Nightdive Studios. Visual improvements have made the game more atmospheric while a plethora of gameplay improvements and content additions have made for a more enjoyable time. Its 1999 roots still show but old-school fans of the game and newcomers should find enjoyment in this.,2022-02-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 620c23f09e5c48c548d8161c,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,70,"Bolstered by the absolutely stellar and largely transformative remaster work that Nightdive Studios has put into the game, Shadow Man Remastered represents an interesting curio for those who have yet to sample its esoteric delights, while eager fans crusty enough to remember Shadow Man's third-person horror adventure escapades from the PSOne days should probably add another point or so to the review score.",2022-02-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 6203b7d39e5c48c548d7ccab,GameBlast,Carlos França Júnior,55,"Shadow Man Remastered is a curious and interesting work from an important age in games filled with big titles. It was close to being one of them and, as any classic, should be played. However, the way this remaster was done can please only those who already loved it, maybe not even them.",2022-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 61f986669e5c48c548d76e62,Hey Poor Player,Kenny McKee,70,"Compared to what people experience in today’s gaming scene, Shadow Man Remastered might not seem like much, but after spending a little bit of time with it, it’s easy to see why it was brought back and made better than ever. Despite any of its flawed “N64-ness,” Shadow Man Remastered is a legitimately fun adventure at its core, with plenty to offer to its player base. Sure, it may get a little repetitive and backtrack-y at times, but, given that the game is several decades old at this point, I’d say that it’s absolutely withstood the test of time when everything’s been said and done.",2022-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 61f95b229e5c48c548d76ca6,ZTGD,Terrence Johnson,80,"And while the story wasn’t the best, it was entertaining and that’s all I require from my media. Also, it should be noted that the controls have been updated from their old school versions which is a plus, all and all if you are looking for a creepy action adventure game with a cool main character (who is a brotha!!) and some interesting otherworldly mechanics then you should give Shadow Man Remastered a whirl.. or do it so we get a proper current gen sequel.",2022-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 61f813809e5c48c548d760f2,8Bit/Digi,Stan Rezaee,80,Shadow Man: Remastered is a more polished version of a cult classic that is a treat for fans of the original and retro titles. The PlayStation 4 version is also redemption for the shortcomings of the PS1 version. Overall; it’s a reminder of the many underlooked titles that help define that era of video games.,2022-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 61f409219e5c48c548d74a69,COGconnected,Lou Sytsma,80,"The most satisfying thing about this remaster is the charm of the original game is still present. This version of Shadow Man is the best of both worlds. This is an excellent marriage of old-time gaming with a fresh coat of technical polish. If you’ve never played this game before, you are in for a treat.",2022-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 61f118b79e5c48c548d7307f,Life is Xbox,,86,"I loved nearly every second of Shadow Man; its levels were fun to explore and the visuals looked quite stunning for a remaster! Despite the easy combat, backtracking and acceptable voice acting, Shadow Man was still a blast to go through! If you like old-school games that make you explore levels and find collectibles, this’ll for sure be something you’d really like!",2022-01-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 61f0b9c59e5c48c548d72ec1,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,66,Shadow Man Remastered is a tough game to pin down because it features a brilliant game world that remains as immersive as it is sinister but it's also full of old-school baggage which makes it difficult to wholeheartedly enjoy in contemporary times.,2022-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 61f087119e5c48c548d729ad,Generación Xbox,Pedro del Pozo,72,"Shadow Man is an excellent remaster, a cult game that deserves its place, but that needs a special effort in its progression and to go over its old age to complete it. Of course, once you filter that in your head, it is a real vice.",2022-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 61e9d3ea9e5c48c548d6fd80,NintendoWorldReport,,70,"Still, I'm happy that Night Dive didn't try to fix the game for a modern audience. This is game preservation as it should be-keep the wrinkles, warts, and missteps; add cut content wherever possible (as it informs the game's original intent); let strengths of the original games speak for themselves. Shadow Man is not a great game in 2021, but in 1999, it was ambitious and inventive, and being able to experience this game as it was meant to be released and played is valuable and enjoyable.",2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 61e94e539e5c48c548d6f765,TheReviewGeek,,75,"If you've played it before, you will already know if you want to play it again or not. But if you're new to Shadow Man, give it a go, as a visit to Deadside is one worth taking.",2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 61e6cf9d9e5c48c548d6dd83,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,80,"Shadow Man has never been a masterpiece, but it is a clear labour of love with plenty to offer those willing to endure its more aged mechanics and structural curiosities. We can only hope that plenty will have the patience to do so.",2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 61e5ab749e5c48c548d6d820,Niche Gamer,Fingal Belmont,80,"Shadow Man Remastered today is a bit of an acquired taste. Some may not be able to make their way through such an intensely convoluted world with terrible threats. Others may relish this cryptic descent into the underworld. Regardless, Shadow Man Remastered is undeniably a very impressive remastering, no matter how one feels about the game.",2022-01-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 60e585b9178c29fd60976849,SECTOR.sk,Vladimír Kvitkovič,80,He is back trailing evil from Liveside to Deadside. To stop an apocalypse. With new improvements and 3 new levels he is still efficient.,2021-07-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 60a9728d57ed0e0490ae25c2,3DNews,Иван Бышонкoв,75,"Nightdive has released a good remaster far from being a perfect game. However, despite some shortcomings, it is still worth trying both those who missed projects like Soul Reaver, and those who have not even heard of them. If it catches on, it won't fall behind.",2021-05-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 60a4fd8ea321e63347096080,Cubed3,,50,"What is Shadow Man Remastered? It's a great remaster, of a not so great game. A tedious collect-a-thon wrapped in fancy horror-themed paper. It isn't really that fun, and not just because of its age, as, in all honesty, it wasn't that enjoyable to begin with. Despite being quite the sleeper hit of its era, it's an action-adventure whose overstretched length, and aggravatingly labyrinthine structure won't be appreciated by everyone, especially modern gamers. If still curious to try Shadow Man out, do purchase Nightdive's version, though, as it is undoubtedly the definite one.",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 609be2c4a321e6334709578f,ZTGD,Anthony Mann,90,Shadow Man Remastered is a great game and I hope those with fond memories enjoy it as much I do. I hope those unfamiliar will give this a shot as well because while this is a game from the 90s it feels very modern in the controls.,2021-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 60881e2b6a418dc538cba58e,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,85,"Shadow Man returns with an interesting update of the first game, adapted to the new times and adding all the original content discarded. The control of the character has been significantly retouched so that the generational clash is not so abrupt, as well as new visual improvements achieving an excellent result. The level design is magnificent and the playable scheme stands out for differentiating itself from other games of the same style.",2021-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 6082ff8e3038f29f385a1da7,Destructoid,Zoey Handley,75,"What it comes down to is that Shadow Man Remastered is an excellent title that I enjoyed thoroughly. However, it is an excellent twenty-something-year-old title, and some people just can't go back to that era. I get it. But for the rest of us, this is definitely a title worth pulling back from Deadside.",2021-04-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 608309863038f29f385a1dbd,KeenGamer,Michael Fontanini,75,"Nightdive Studios put a lot of work into Shadow Man Remastered. It's time for Mike LeRoi to brave the depths of Deadside once more to save the world of the living. This time around, he'll explore three large new levels that were unfortunately cut from the original game. Luckily, Nightdive Studios even went so far as to rebuild some of them from scratch to make this remaster be what the original developers intended.",2021-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 6080380079a3a34d882b23c5,TechRaptor,Joseph Allen,65,"Shadow Man Remastered infuriates as often as it delights, but it's a solid experience, and Nightdive has done an excellent job preserving it.",2021-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 6086c7526a418dc538cba489,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,75,"It's not easy to go back in time to games like Shadow Man, but this remaster is a welcome one.",2021-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 6080464479a3a34d882b23dd,Noisy Pixel,,55,"Shadow Man: Remastered is an alluring and eccentric game, especially for the time it was released. But it’s a cadaver of the late 90s. A timepiece that shows its age. Its dark, poetic writing is beautiful and entertaining but can also be ambiguous and misleading.",2021-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 607dd22079a3a34d882b223b,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,75,"If you can ignore the fact that this is a twenty-two year old game, then you’ll have a great time with Shadow Man Remastered. There’s a lot to like in this game, namely the fantastic level design, creepy setting, and pseudo-metroidvania progression system. Sure, it looks and feels a bit janky for 2021 standards, but I’m happy with what Nightdive has managed to deliver.",2021-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,3f110da6e3b44431924838a7335c6cbe 5e397b83a575185e266f1c8c,Niche Gamer,Fingal Belmont,60,"This sort of gameplay is much better suited for casual play on a portable gaming device during a long commute, than on a stationary game console. ",2020-02-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5e951e9bbdf729557ef486f6,Geeks Under Grace,,85,RAD comes from the 80's with a message of fun and entertainment that players will enjoy.,2019-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5de5f3c3ad4f81777e1f41b5,Jack of All Controllers,Tristan Biggs,70,"What his come does to is, do you like the 80s, do you like mutant humor ala TMNT, and do you love rogue like games. If so, this game could give you a few hours of fun.",2019-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d9608b0ac1d5c679fb3f43f,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,70,Heroes of the radioactive post-post-apocalyptic world dying a lot. From start. And permadeath is funny only for hardcore players.,2019-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5e751535bdf729557ef45551,Pixel Arts,Tarokh Tarhande,70,"RAD is a weird potion that doesn't blend well with the ingredients, but when you drink it you get a nice sharp taste that won't let you quit playing too soon. RAD is one of those experiences that, if you play it together, you always tell your friends, ""In this game, killing new enemies was a new skill, and every time we could become an animal. We became spiders once, we became skeletons once, throwing fire and ... "".",2019-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802693765d67787a89f9,VGChartz,Evan Norris,60,"Despite the visual and mechanical creativity provided by its signature mutation hook, RAD never elevates itself among other rogue-lites on the market.",2019-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802593765d67787a89da,Gaming Nexus,Rob Larkin,80,"An engaging 80's world is the playground for a romp through a procedurally generated dungeon crawl. But it's not really the changing landscape that spices up the experience, its the wildly shifting abilities earned via in-game mutations that drastically alter one run to the next. The package oozes style and has enough substance to back it up. I just find it lacking that last little bit of polish to help me decide how I want to play, not how the random number generator is going to direct me.",2019-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802593765d67787a89e0,Pardis Game,Erfan Haeri,70,"RAD is not a game you want to plan for or stategically proceed in it; you just have to advance as fast as you can, kill, get more powerful, die, and repeat this process many times. The intriguing ideas of the game in terms of mutations and their variety, coupled with the unique color scheme and beautiful design of the environment, makes for a fun experience that due to some weak design choices in some aspects, can get repetitive after a while and lose its appeal",2019-09-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802593765d67787a89d8,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,90,The apocalyptic future the 80's imagined is back... imagined as the 80's apocalyptic future.,2019-09-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802593765d67787a89e2,AusGamers,Steve Farrelly,90,Or something.,2019-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802593765d67787a89e5,Player2.net.au,Nick Getley,50,"RAD ultimately feels far too repetitive and unrewarding to recommend to people. It has a lot of potential should Double Fine choose to add post-launch updates, but at present I'm hoping for a third Armageddon to make things more interesting.",2019-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802593765d67787a89f7,GameSpace,Jeffrey Lerman,75,"RAD is a nice throwback to the eighties alongside being a decent roguelite. It won't be a roguelike you put over a hundred hours into, but it will give you enough value for its $19.99 price point. Double Fine hit the mark on making RAD stand out, despite having shortcomings around combat and performance issues when too much is going on.",2019-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802593765d67787a89d6,PSX Brasil,Leonardo Cidreira,65,"RAD is a fun title, but the lack of refinement in several aspects is evident, which makes the game extremely repetitive and boring most of the time. Nevertheless, it is an excellent choice for those who are looking for a good challenge and are fans of the 80's culture.",2019-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802593765d67787a89dc,Nintendo Times,Alex Knight,75,"GOOD - RAD is a pretty typical rogue-like that’s bound to be familiar for fans of the genre. It splices up things by mutating your character as you progress and explore the ‘80s neo post-post-apocalyptic wastelands giving you a dynamic experience that both can feel great but also land on the unbalanced side frequently. Double Fine has brought their style and quality here from everything in the visual identity of the game, to the humor and just overall class. There’re some nagging performance problems on the Switch you’ll have to contend with, but thankfully it didn’t cripple the game in any way.",2019-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802593765d67787a89c7,Gameblog,Julien Inverno,40,"RAD, synonymous with ""cool"" in the 80s in English, is really not the appropriate title for this new Double Fine production. Difficult to understand the very proposition of this title, a rogue-like relatively tasteless while the market abounds with very successful productions of the same kind, that the 80's aesthetic worn until disgusting in recent years fails to save.",2019-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802593765d67787a89c5,TheSixthAxis,Reuben Mount,80,"An enjoyable retro-style rogue-lite; in RAD you should expect brutal gameplay in a gaudy and synthesised world. The random nature of the world sometimes proves to be a problem, but not enough to diminish what is a fantastically loud take on the genre. If only for letting players smack about mutants with their engorged limbs and a baseball bat, RAD lives up to its name. Just try to stop playing it, you'll struggle.",2019-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802593765d67787a89be,NintendoWorldReport,Mitchell Parton,70,"You'll want to check out Rad for its unique concept, addicting gameplay and beautiful style, you just may want to consider it on a different console. The Switch version has too many aesthetical issues for me to feel confident that it represents its true potential. Don't be discouraged if you don't — it still plays great and personally, I'm going to keep perfecting my runs to, maybe eventually, become rad.",2019-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802593765d67787a89a9,Level Down Games,Bryan Clutter,80,"RAD is a well thought out and put together roguelike that will keep fans of the genre coming back for more. The procedurally generated levels mean that no two runs will ever be the same, and the sheer amount of customization that can go in to a run with all the different mutations will be sure to please fans that want something to just pick up and play from time to time.",2019-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802593765d67787a89ac,Nintendojo,Andy Hoover,42,"As it stands, RAD will likely please roguelike aficionados who will forgive ill-conceived gameplay ideas because of the challenge it adds to the experience.",2019-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5e7e12aebdf729557ef462fc,DASHGAMER.com,Dan Rizzo,80,"The potential risks in the game meet a grander reward awaiting you near the end of your journey to save humanity from potential extinction. While every turn could spell disaster for you and your character, it’s all part of the fun here. I can definitely say that RAD, is RAD.",2019-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802593765d67787a89c0,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,73,"Looking at RAD as a whole, it's a solid roguelike that shines in creative ideas, setting, and visuals. At the same time, it falls for the usual tropes, so if you're not a fan of roguelikes, you have been warned. Difficulty and repetition are exaggerated here, but it's due to repetition in powers and level design, which makes grinding for progression even more tedious than it has to be. For a $20 purchase, this is certainly a good new roguelike for fans of Double Fine and the genre.",2019-08-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5de78097ad4f81777e1f42eb,AnaitGames,,60,A sadly mediocre roguelike that gives you no reason to keep exploring its secrets.,2019-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802593765d67787a89ba,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,60,"RAD doesn’t do anything particularly new for the roguelike genre, but it doesn’t necessarily need to in order to be an enjoyable game in its own right.",2019-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802593765d67787a89a7,GamingTrend,John Farrell,55,"For a small asking price, Rad will reliably give you a few hours of novelty, as you explore the wasted punk-dystopia and mutate yourself to better clear the land of its inhabitants. Beyond that initial entry point, you will find yourself dogged by an experience that has little to offer in the way of depth or surprises. The core mechanics make for tense, hectic combat, but also encourage you not to engage in it.",2019-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802593765d67787a89a6,Spaziogames,,75,"RAD is a post apocalyptic roguelike, with an unique power up system that has the same pro and cons.",2019-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802493765d67787a8993,LevelUp,Víctor Rosas,85,"Double Fine delivers a great roguelike with old school elements and a well-designed difficultly that is hard, and sometimes fair. While it is not perfect in some regards, RAD will keep you engaged in this post-apocalyptic post-world with his well-designed '80s theme.",2019-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802493765d67787a898e,Gameplanet,Ben Allan,75,"Rad isn't really dramatically reinventing any wheels, but it's the perfect wee game to have sitting on your HD for some casual fun. You can bust out a run in its delightfully weird world in an hour or so and have a slightly different experience each time. It may not inspire the sort of rabid devotion of something like Spelunky, but it's a great gaming snack between meals.",2019-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802593765d67787a89bc,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,70,"RAD has excellent gameplay and great visuals but is very, very difficult. Fans of extremely hard games will likely get a kick out of it, but people looking to slowly power up in order to make their rogue-lites easier should stay away. ",2019-08-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802593765d67787a89a0,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,60,"RAD is stylish, quirky, and above all else, a Double Fine game. What that means, is that it’s really enjoyable, funny, but not without its rough edges. It’s a game where you literally have to adapt and overcome. The game is either too punishing early on or too short that makes either end of the experience feel shallow. RAD is “another one of those” with a cool aesthetic, a great soundtrack, and has enough going on to keep you coming back after each unceremonious death.",2019-08-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5e8cc166bdf729557ef47c41,The Partisan Spy,,100,"Rad is simply HARD. The juvenile look and feel of the game can give an opposite first impression, but this is not a lay back and chill game. The objective is really simple: complete all 6 levels of the game without dying. Death means starting over (it can also be qualified as a ROGUELITE genre as some elements are saved after death: currency, unlocked items, and NPC upgrades). To have fun playing RAD, you need to accept the gameplay challenge instead of considering a reason for frustrations. There is no game tutorial, levels have different versions of themselves, character mutations are RANDOM, hp restoration is scarce, etc...",2019-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802493765d67787a8987,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,70,A very fun rogue-like game with some balancing issues that is very entertaining despite its issues.,2019-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802493765d67787a899a,Handsome Phantom,Philip Neyman,70,"RAD may not reinvent the genre from the ground up, but fans of Double Fine and Rogue-Like games should definitely put some time into this one.",2019-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802493765d67787a8985,New Game Network,Stephen LaGioia,78,"With the vast array of wacky mutations and other random elements, you can milk a whole lot of enjoyment out of this $20 adventure. Roguelike aficionados and retro gamers alike should definitely give RAD a look.",2019-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802493765d67787a8995,Gamefa,Mostafa Zahedi,80,"As a Rougelike game, RAD delivers an interesting, challenging and addictive experience that can amuse us for hours. Combat is simple, but also entertaining, mostly because of mutation abilities that bring new ideas To the Table. Mutation abilities are weird and creative and they will come in handy in many situations. Art design is impressive and the world of RAD is very gorgeous. Also soundtrack completely Matches The Atmosphere. More importantly, technical issues and bugs Are very rare. So as a result, Rad is a great apocalyptic rougelike and a good choice to try.",2019-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802493765d67787a897c,BaziCenter,,70,"RAD offers a different post apocalyptic experience, and it's colorful, cell-shade visuals mixed with great 80s electronic music are things that make it unique when compared to titles like Fallout or Wasteland. On the negatives side, you have to deal with its unbalanced difficulty and repetitive gameplay; but in general, you'll probably have a good time with Rad.",2019-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802493765d67787a8966,NoobFeed,Adam Siddiqui,80,RAD is a tough post-post-apocalyptic adventure that has players relying not only on skill to survive the mutated hordes but luck as well. With each new run offering randomized powerups and maps that constantly challenges the player. Adding to the difficulty is the rarity of health and making purchasable resources expensive. Despite this RAD's addicting gameplay quickly takes over. And once you get into the flow of RAD's rhythm of death and renewal you'll keep coming back for more.,2019-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802493765d67787a894f,PC Gamer,,62,All the synths and mohawks in the world can't elevate this serviceable-at-best roguelike.,2019-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802493765d67787a8964,The Digital Fix,Eden Penketh,70,"RAD's mix of randomized abilities, enemy variation and busy landscapes make for a middling rogue-like. These elements combined with difficulty that's too often mitigated with ranged attacks keep RAD from being truly radical, but there's definitely fun to be had.",2019-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 5d86802493765d67787a8962,We Got This Covered,Todd Rigney,90,"Rad delivers a superbly addictive and frequently harsh roguelike experience that stands among the best of them, though you'll sometimes curse the game's randomness for ruining your run.",2019-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 628df50e0bfe2deada176f0e,Capsule Computers,Travis Bruno,80,RAD captures the great highs and disastrous lows that the roguelike genre thrives on and wraps it up in a fun dated-looking package that has a distinct Double Fine flavor to it but be prepared for some long load times and some frustratingly unfair rolls of the dice to sour things a bit.,2019-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,f23395b3301246aa84d197d6957f273a 621d3a9218c4f5b9825bbbfc,video games are good,Nathan Hermanson,65,"Moonglow Bay is a frustrating one, mainly because we wanted to love it so much more. It tries a lot of new things with varied success, focuses on a few core gameplay systems that we wish were a little more engaging, all while telling a story about loss and community that's a cut above in its genre. It's just a shame that a few major glitches and pacing issues really hold it back from reaching its full potential. With Bunnyhug still hard at work with fixes, we just hope it gets closer to that apex we wanted to see it reach. Bunnyhug has a lot to offer, that much is clear. And if you can see your way through the storm to witness the beautiful dawn that waits for you at the end of the game, Moonglow Bay is well worth a visit. Just be warned: The water might be a little choppy in the meantime.",2022-02-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 620990889e5c48c548d7f9c5,RPG Fan,Dom Kim,72,There are sparks of greatness all throughout Moonglow Bay but are almost all buried beneath a mountain of technical issues.,2022-02-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 61f6d6349e5c48c548d7569b,New Game Network,Dylan Blereau,59,"Moonglow Bay starts strong with its emotional story and initially solid gameplay loop of fishing and cooking. Unfortunately, bugs and the lack of variety quickly become its downfall, resulting in an experience that grows more bland and frustrating to play the further you progress.",2022-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 61ba1b8e9e5c48c548d650a6,RPGamer,Sam Wachter,70,"Bunnyhug’s Moonglow Bay is a fantastic fishing RPG that embodies the idea of slow-moving, intentional living, and is great for anyone who is in dire need of some calm and chill vibes. The game is not without flaws, but overall it is an inviting experience for anyone missing the bygone days of the River King series.",2021-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 61e6ec059e5c48c548d6def1,Rapid Reviews UK,Chloe Osborn,60,"Living in an idyllic seaside town situated along the Eastern Canadian coastline, where your job is to go out on your boat, catch fish and sell them with your trusty dog Waffles by your side… sounds like the perfect retirement plan! Now what if someone told you mysterious creatures lurked out at sea, frightening the island to the point where no one will dare ride its waves? What’s worse, you rely on the fish out there to avoid bankruptcy! Well, this is the adventure that awaits you in Moonglow Bay. But, is this title a catch or was I baited? Find out in this Rapid Review.",2021-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 618a758ddf714ee8b37957ca,GameBlast,,90,"Although there is a lot to be done in Moonglow Bay, it is important to embrace the wisdom of the protagonist's white hair and enjoy the journey savoring each moment, without letting yourself get caught up in the rush and agitation. The beauty of this game is in the details, whether the charming drawings in the blue notebook or even the peculiar look that mixes the pixelated style with 3D in cozy colors. The title is a great choice for those who love games with fishing mechanics and love touching stories.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 6189305e61198adb693d69c6,Cultured Vultures,Thorne Stone,85,Moonglow Bay is a fun fishing/slice of life game with a charming story and rock-solid gameplay.,2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 6188542c3e6206d63efc9a98,GameGrin,Alana Dunitz,90,"Moonglow Bay is a fun and relaxing game that I found very rewarding to play, there's a huge variety of things to do in this game so I never get tired of it. Every day I play I can't wait to go back and see what monster-sized fish I manage to catch and see what kind of new dishes I get to create in the kitchen.",2021-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 624e9e68008489e208d7aeed,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,70,A fantastic casual fishing/cooking/life sim game marred by a myriad of quality of life issues.,2021-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 61843161c7bba1a467d2115a,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,75,Moonglow Bay is a genuinely moving and surprisingly feel-good tale about coming to terms with grief and embracing change.,2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 62329646274ec35e72dbfe9b,Goomba Stomp,Michael McKean,80,"If game quality is represented by the depth of the ocean, then Moonglow Bay goes down deep, without quite touching the seafloor.",2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 61837590b99fe3a1fdb51ff5,Screen Rant,Laura Gray,60,"Moonglow Bay is a good game for those who want a fishing-heavy simulation game with a cute story. That said, the game would benefit from some large updates to improve minigame controls and shopkeeping mechanics, creating a more intuitive experience for players. As it stands now, it's difficult to recommend outside of the very niche audience described, and while it has good ideas, its execution makes broader appeal an impossibility.",2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 617ffb4ae0829c74b005646c,TechRaptor,Tanushri Shah,80,"Moonglow Bay offers is an escapade to a seaside fishing town, but at times, it gets a little fishy.",2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 617f85bde0829c74b005640e,Generación Xbox,,77,"Even knowing that it is surely not a title for all audiences, I really think that Moonglow Bay is a totally recommended experience for anyone who enjoys these titles of more relaxing cut and without haste, which by the way, manages to do something that Lake could barely: Totally disconnect from everything, and enjoy the experience without having to go around asking ""Have we already arrived in India?"".",2021-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 61963d269b4b356b60dac5ca,WellPlayed,Mark Isaacson,90,"Pure joy from start to finish, Moonglow Bay delights in its colour and story with some well executed fishing mechanics.",2021-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 617c922b8fbd184b0f285d8f,But Why Tho?,Jason Flatt,85,"Exploring the seas to find new fish, complete quests, and uncover the game’s overarching mystery is never tiresome as Moonglow Bay’s ambiance and gameplay combine for a relaxing experience. It’s a lovely game all around with a few small but ultimately insignificant complaints that could be lodged. Truly, dive into Moonglow Bay and bask in its sweet serenity.",2021-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 6179b83cc36954338bdcb4da,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,70,"There's not an ounce of badwill in this game, and no matter what minor irritations I may have, it's a very wholesome, relaxing and gorgeous experience.",2021-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 617add7d3b297f3d7b14880f,The Escapist,Elise Avery,,,2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 6179f7e79b32d4350b5b2dbb,The Game Crater,Tom Wilson,75,Moonglow Bay is another entry into the ever-growing life sim genre and feels as relaxing and stale as many of the other entries before it.,2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 61796b3fdf320323c6131771,Twinfinite,Chris Jecks,70,"Its voxel art visuals are beautiful and the soundtrack is suitably chill. Moonglow Bay has been developed by a truly passionate team, one with so many great ideas that, in trying to implement them all, perhaps haven’t had the time or experience to flesh them out with the depth they truly deserve. Still, if the idea of saving a town through fishing sounds like your cup of tea, Moonglow Bay is worth checking out. Just be prepared for a rather simplistic ride.",2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 6179612ddf320323c6131555,Polygon,Nicole Carpenter,,"The slow pace and gentle yet solemn storytelling — with lots of bright, joyous moments, too — is delightful, and I’m eager to learn more about Moonglow Bay and its people, in a town shaped as much by fishing as it is by grief.",2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 617853c80252382243b8bff3,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,80,"Moonglow Bay tells a tale of a quaint town, with people afraid to go into the sea mixed with a story about grief. But, it also has lots of feel-good themes of resilience and community spirit. While the game could do with a little more work in some areas, it is still an enjoyable game to play. And the icing on the cake is, yes, you can pet Muffin the dog as many times as you want to!",2021-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 6176f0eb7e0ef90f469390c5,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Jay Castello,,"A little frustrating in places, but Moonglow Bay is mostly a chill fishing RPG that digs into its themes of community, resilience and rebuilding in surprising and consistently interesting ways.",2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 6191cc8cef706d480e1eea88,Digital Chumps,Jeff Wagoner,70,"This kind of game is a welcome change to the farming/life RPG genre. If you are a player that enjoys fishing in games, then this is the game for you because it’s all fishing, all the time. Moonglow Bay is overall a fun, relaxing game, but it struggles with controls, game-breaking bugs, and glitches that can ruin the game.",2017-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,bb04b2f296104e32b70df72c2ce0634b 5ec241dabdf729557ef4b49c,AusGamers,Steve Farrelly,85,And it's accompanied by a chill-beat collection of tracks perfectly befitting the setup.,2020-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e9ffdd8bdf729557ef490e3,Geek Culture,Jake Su,80,"A refreshing exploration of relationships through the power of caffeine, Coffee Talk certainly walks the walk, and talk the talk.",2020-04-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e786fd1bdf729557ef45746,Nintendo Enthusiast,Arthur Damian,70,"Making sure everyone ended up happy was my primary goal while playing. If all that sounds as heavenly as hot cocoa, give this hidden gem a try.",2020-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e56c104bdf729557ef41bcc,Pure Nintendo,Jennifer Sheffield,70,"Coffee Talk is a fun game that offers entertaining conversation and chilled ambiance. For what it's worth, the game's setting and premise require very little from the player, but that also takes away the experience of playing a game. I recommend Coffee Talk to anyone interested in a relaxed time on the Switch, even if the choices you make along the way are minimal.",2020-02-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e50f615bdf729557ef4149a,Cubed3,Luke Hemming,70,"A charming and relaxing experience from start to finish, milk it for all its worth.",2020-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e4c931bbdf729557ef40eb4,New Game Network,Josh Hinke,50,"As a visual novel, Coffee Talk relies heavily on its writing, but the characters and the plot are so dull, they offer you no reason to care. Instead of visiting this fictitious coffee shop, find a local one in the real world - you'll have more fun.",2020-02-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e4a862bbdf729557ef409d3,RPGamer,Anna Marie Privitere,,"While I wish some of the subject matters like prejudice, family, and culture could have been tackled with a little more depth, there’s still plenty to enjoy at this little coffee shop, so stop by for a warm beverage on your preferred console.",2020-02-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e443fc8a575185e266f2a76,PSX Brasil,José Viana,80,Coffee Talk is a brief and relaxing experience into the world of coffee making and getting to know the personal dramas of your clients.,2020-02-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e431b40a575185e266f29af,DualShockers,Michael Ruiz,75,"So, a werewolf and a vampire walk into a coffee shop...",2020-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e3eddf7a575185e266f247c,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,80,"Games in the 'visual novel' corner of the industry can often leave you a little cold unless you're happy to watch an anime with a small amount of actual player interaction, but with its unique premise and interesting take on a fantasy world (think Netflix's Bright, but actually good), Coffee Talk serves up a refreshing brew of angst, introspection and coffee beans. Its hand-crafted story mode is a tad too short for our liking, but with Endless mode you'll have plenty of fun getting in touch with your inner barista.",2020-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e3d7744a575185e266f238c,Niche Gamer,Frank Streva,75,A fairly chill and relaxing visual novel that has some decent worldbuilding and a likeable cast of characters.,2020-02-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e39e182a575185e266f1ee8,SelectButton,Mike de Leon,70,"I had fun discovering all of the possible drinks to serve in Coffee Talk. The struggles and desires of each customer felt real. Although everyone's race is based on fantasy tropes, the issues surrounding them are grounded in the real world. You may listen to two young lovers caught between their family's desire for them to only marry within their respectful race, a struggling but talented writer, and more.",2020-02-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e386d073ca0110701ece81a,PSX Extreme,Lorenzo Lombardi,77,"Coffee Talk offers a filling brew of coffee-making simulation, relatable scenarios, and welcoming atmosphere. While it lacks in interactivity, the candidly everyday stories will keep you engaged. So come on into Coffee Talk and experience a fortnight filled with warmth and solidarity. ",2020-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5f284299d88e035744c1dc34,Kakuchopurei,Jonathan Leo,70,"All in all, this is one comfortable drink worth ordering. Just don’t expect it to blow your mind if you’re looking for a transcendent experience.",2020-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5f1d3167d88e035744c1ba3f,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson,100,"Coffee Talk may remind players of The Red Strings Club or VA-11 HALL-A, and while it certainly looks the part, it’s as different as a cocktail is from a cappuccino. If you understand the absolute joy that comes from sipping your favorite brew in a coffee shop window, listening to lo fi beats as you watch city lights twinkle while rain lightly falls from the heavens, you will immediately understand Coffee Talk. Perhaps it’s an acquired taste; those with refined palates will easily see how perfect Coffee Talk is — not too sweet, not too bitter — but a bold, refreshing experience that leaves players immensely satisfied until the very last drop.",2020-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e34ba6a3ca0110701ecc566,Game Informer,Kimberley Wallace,75,"Getting to know your customers is the highlight of Coffee Talk, but some arcs are too cliché",2020-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e348d3b3ca0110701ecc4ed,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"Coffee Talk really delivers on all fronts, and even offers more game time post-story. ",2020-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e3405ec3ca0110701ecc31a,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,80,If you enjoy visual novel/adventure titles like this then Coffee Talk is an easy recommend. ,2020-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e33f8773ca0110701ecc315,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,70,"A telling of very human relationships in an interesting everyday fantasy setting. Coffee Talk is slow paced even for a visual novel, but has some unexpected twists that make the journey worthwhile",2020-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e348aed3ca0110701ecc4ad,GameSpace,Robin Baird,90,"Coffee Talk is the kind of game I would never have thought to ask for, but it is exactly what I needed to take a break from my normal video game fare.",2020-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e348ad03ca0110701ecc4a5,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Sin Vega,,"It could have been longer, it could have been more substantial and dramatic. But it’s a good way to relax for a few hours.",2020-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e3333953ca0110701ecc27b,Dragnix,Shaun Joy,84,"The Great thing about Coffee Talk is that it's a relatable thanks to great characters, and a nice coffee house feel: no stress.",2020-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 625503bd008489e208d7fd54,Capsule Computers,Admir Brkic,85,A unique indie game that is both relaxing and refreshing. Just like a real cup of coffee.,2020-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5f12f5f3d88e035744c1affe,NookGaming,Thomas Knight,80,"Coffee Talk is a very laid back and well-written game. While I don’t really think it fits its own tagline of a ‘coffee brewing simulator’, it does hit the target on the conversations. It covers some sensitive modern topics in a different way and manages to feel very relatable, despite involving aliens, mermaids and more. While I would’ve liked to see further alternate endings or ways to affect the storyline, it’s a small but pleasant package for a budget price.",2020-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e72ecfebdf729557ef451a9,MonsterVine,Dan Thompson,90,"Overall, there should really be more games like this latest effort from Toge Productions. They’re a reprieve from both the sensory overload of games that dominate big-budget titles and independent games that try to be something larger than they need to be. The stories in Coffee Talk find comfort and more meaning in being personal, and the presentation is executed in ways that only enhance this storytelling.",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e3445933ca0110701ecc340,KeenGamer,,70,"Coffee Talk (the game, not the late-night skit) allows the player to open their own coffee joint, speaking to the oft-eccentric characters that make up a fantasy-inspired alternate universe. With impeccable drinks and a comfortable spot for talking it out, the rainy nights promise to have some memorable events.",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e32fdce8ef20507ce4ac0e6,LadiesGamers.com,Ashley Mercia,80,"Coffee Talk is a sweet little visual novel game with amazing artwork, and the one of the chillest soundtracks I’ve ever heard in a game, ever. The point of the game is that you are a barista at a coffee shop in Seattle. The year is 2020, and this is no ordinary coffee shop; this coffee shop is open late at night. Now if you think that’s strange, it gets stranger: this coffee shop exists in a version of Seattle where humans aren’t the only race. Coffee Talk is definitely worth picking up! The creators, artists, musicians, programmers… everyone who worked on this game should feel proud of what they’ve done! Thank you for such a fun and interesting experience!",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e320b228ef20507ce4ac075,Checkpoint Gaming,Tom Quirk,80,"Coffee Talk is relaxing, caffeine-flavoured take on the visual novel genre. With a fun and appealing cast, and a smooth soundtrack to go with it, Coffee Talk is a hard game to dislike. While you may want to catch up on your coffee knowledge before diving in, if you’re looking for an experience that is a bit less demanding and more on the casual side, Coffee Talk is definitely worth your consideration.",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e3110358ef20507ce4abfa3,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,80,"If you’re looking to curl up on the couch with a warm drink, Coffee Talk can set the mood and help you pass a few wonderful hours until closing time.",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e310d958ef20507ce4abf51,Push Square,Graham Banas,70,"The cast of characters is wonderful. Everyone has their own quirks and personalities, but they are all engaging, and we love preparing drinks for them and hearing their stories. ",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e310d3c8ef20507ce4abf4e,TechRaptor,Samuel Guglielmo,85,Coffee Talk is an adorable little slice of life game where you can serve coffee and listen to some great stories.,2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e310c848ef20507ce4abf35,PlayStation Universe,Alan Strawbridge,35,"Despite having to rustle up the occasional cup of coffee or tea, this is one of the least interactive games to grace the PS4. ",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e310c4c8ef20507ce4abf32,Destructoid,Chris Moyse,60,Coffee Talk is very much a mismatched brew. ,2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e30ec548ef20507ce4abeb9,Gamer Escape,Josh McGrath,70,"The problem is, everything here has been done before, and better. It does feel like Toge Productions wanted to craft a homage to Valhalla, but doing so puts them right up against a cult classic. I truly think that they should have done more to differentiate themselves, to stand out more in this burgeoning genre. I do believe that Coffee Talk is a game worth playing, but it doesn’t quite live up to the shadow cast over it.",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5e30831a8ef20507ce4abe6b,FNintendo,André Pereira,100,"Coffee Talk is a visual novel where the gameplay is based on preparing and serving coffees. A simple explanation but which barely scratches the surface of this work, which is immensely rewarding and welcoming for those who invest some time and effort on it. With a plot that includes a variety of characters, the story advances according to the quality of the drinks the player prepares and if that doesn't sound like anything extraordinary, it more than deserves an opportunity and it's played marvelously anywhere.",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 5ea306fdbdf729557ef495cc,Player.it,Michele Longobardi,75,"Coffee Talk is a visual novel that deals with important topics lightly and manages to make the player feel confessor, friend, confidant of the customers of the bar, despite the fact that they are often absurd characters. The playful part is simple in its structure, it is intuitive, but it is fun and consistent with the calm and calm atmosphere of the conversations. The beautiful designs and the never out of place sound are other factors that make Coffee Talk an experience to read and feel your own.",2020-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,42153c278e574c9687fc5e8db2ca6ab5 619acdd013bd439cb5ecbc1e,Nintendo Link,Jason Capp,65,"At the end of the day, though, R-Type Final 2 is a game for a particular crowd, and they will most likely love it. For others, this is something to avoid unless you are a masochist and want to see how long you can play before you pull your hair out.",2021-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 615efb709e65de2d02a178f5,VGamingNews,Joseph Whitfield,60,"If you’re looking for a tough as nails arcade shooter, R-Type Final 2 is the game of choice. The controls are tight and although not perfect, the environments are pretty enough to keep you entertained. R-Type Final 2 treads a fine line between too tough to enjoy and just hard enough to keep you coming back for more, and even on the easiest difficulty there is a steep challenge where casual players will struggle.",2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 60bf876dab3e90299df7058e,Game Forces PT,Carlos Silva,75,"R-Type Final 2 is a return to the origins just like relieving an arcade experience. The old school difficulty is very present, so for players new to the genre, get ready to take a lot of beating! Still, we guarantee that you will love this space war, which offers, pretty much, the best experience of its' kind. A real ode to the old days of the arcade and an unmissable title for lovers of the genre.",2021-05-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 60aca2c957ed0e0490ae2bb3,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,75,"Compared to the magnum opus of the series that was R-Type Final, R-Type Final 2 serves more as an epilogue that maintains how solid the series still is. The level design and combat feel just as good as in past games, with a level of challenge that'll test those who have cut their teeth on modern bullet-hell shooters. The number of unlockable ships and the processes needed to do so will make players spend more time with this than most other titles in the genre, and that'll make up for the lack of extras like online scoreboards. Despite having a few issues in presentation and a rather annoying load upon death, R-Type Final 2 will please genre fans.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 60aba99057ed0e0490ae279c,VGChartz,Evan Norris,65,"More R-Type is never a bad thing, even if it comes in a scrappy package like R-Type Final 2.",2021-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 60acffc357ed0e0490ae2c47,Sequential Planet,Marcus Orchard,75,"Despite how slow it is, R-Type Final 2 is still an enjoyable experience, especially for fans of the franchise",2021-05-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 60a900ec57ed0e0490ae2590,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,75,"R-Type Final 2 is a solid attempt at bringing back the classic series to more modern times. The R9 itself plays very well and boss fights can be hot and hectic. The level design, however, can be hit or miss and the lack of adequate separation from the background and foreground can lead to some unexpected deaths. That being said, R-Type 2 feels like an R-Type game, even if it might not necessarily look like one at times. If you’re looking for an old-school style shmup that provides a tough challenge, you’ll want to pick this one up.",2021-05-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 60a3cd8fa321e63347095f55,ZTGD,Ken McKown,80,"R-Type Final 2 is a wonderful follow-up to a classic series that I will always be down for more of. The steep price will turn off some, but once you get into the action it truly is one of the most satisfying genres around. I want more games of this type, but I feel like we will continue to see less and less of them as time goes on. I am always happy to jump into one whenever they release though and fans of classic shmupsdefinitely need to check this one out.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 60a38a6fa321e63347095ec5,TheSixthAxis,Tuffcub,60,"I've played R-Type across many systems since 1987, and Final 2 is not the glorious swan song the series deserves. It's still R-Type, so fans will find some things to like, but it has flat, dull presentation and some odd design choices that diminish the shoot 'em up great.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 60a2f790a321e63347095e5f,DASHGAMER.com,Dan Rizzo,75,"R-Type Final 2 may be the starfighter’s last stand, but it exemplifies one of gaming’s greatest periods. The casual arcade gamer that loved to get their hit, but the hardcore devout that engrossed themselves in racking up their legendary stature in score placement.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 60a26b83a321e63347095d8f,Seafoam Gaming,Connor Nichols,70,"R-TYPE FINAL 2 is a great shump and a worthy series revival, but definitively feels like a WIP in some points with balancing that still needs to be done. It’s incredibly accessible though with the multiple difficulties, and it offers tight controls and fun levels to play through, along with a bunch of ships to unlock and mess with, even if the irritating material grinding makes it nowhere near as impressive as the original Final in that regard.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 60a199e7a321e63347095d28,GameBlast,Maurício Katayama,75,"After an entire generation without new R-Type games, it is nice to be able to play Final 2, which has kept the main traditions of the series. The visuals are only ok and it has crazy difficulty spikes in the middle of the campaign, but the creative level design of the final stages and that feeling of finishing a difficult game compensate the slow and boring start. R-Type Final 2 is not for everyone; it is explicitly aimed at hardcore shoot ‘em ups fans, but it’s an interesting addition to the library on current consoles that lack good representatives in this genre.",2021-05-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 624fb555008489e208d7c80c,Capsule Computers,Dustin Spencer,65,"R-Type Final 2 is fun in bursts, but makes too many tedious choices to live up to the franchise that came before it.",2021-05-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 60a4693da321e63347096030,Checkpoint Gaming,Alex Beaty,70,"If you need a hit of nostalgia from a sci-fi shooter, then jump in the cockpit for this one. It packs the challenge but may feel a little too stuck in the arcades of old. This release is a testament to the power of a loyal fanbase. As far as side-scrollers go, it’s definitely on the money",2021-05-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 6126cc3bd6eccf0bc89505b9,CFG Games,Vincent Lai,80,"Outside of the ship's hitbox being very large, I don't have any other problems with R-Type Final 2. It's been a long time without a new R-type game and they returned strong with this installment.",2021-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 60a41874a321e63347095ff1,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,75,"R-Type Final 2 wears its classic shoot-‘em-up trappings on its sleeve. This was a game funded by fans of the series, and they should be happy with what’s here as R-Type Final 2 absolutely feels like a part of the venerable series. It may not be the most approachable game though, for those who don’t have nostalgic love for the series or sometimes find the genre inaccessible. There are different difficulty settings, but on any level – you will die a lot as it really does boil down to your persistence and your willingness to memorize the stages.",2021-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 609bc7d8a321e6334709572a,Rice Digital,Pete Davison,,"Let’s make no mistake here, though; what we have at the time of writing is good. It’s a great R-Type game with some well-designed stages, the series’ iconic brutal but fair sense of difficulty, lots of unlockables and customisation and an absolutely banging soundtrack. It’s an excellent investment for any shoot ’em up fan — particularly if you’re a longstanding fan of R-Type — and it’s worth your time. It will be interesting to see how it develops from hereon, for sure.",2021-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 609a99dca321e63347095609,Impulsegamer,Paul Stuart,62,"R-Type Final 2 is sadly the classic example of form over substance. On paper, it provides fans of the beloved R-Type series what they would want in a modern sequel. In reality, it is simply an unenjoyable, below average title with little allure to wade through it.",2021-05-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 609a55d1a321e633470955b2,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,80,"If you are a fan of your space shooters R-Type Final 2 is well worth picking up. But be warned its unforgiving and wave-like difficulty curves will not work for everyone. If you’re on the fence about it, there is a free demo on the e-store I highly recommend trying it first. Once I got over the initial steep learning curve I grew quite fond of this nifty space shooter. R-Type Final 2 reminds us that things may have been difficult back in the day for gaming. But that formula still works and will hold up for its fans today. See you next time for R-Type Final 3 maybe?",2021-05-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 609a4287a321e633470955b0,IGN Italy,Stefano Castelli,80,"A proper new R-Type game 18 years after the last one. With good gameplay, interesting levels and lots of unlockables, R-Type Final 2 is a good - if a bit rough - revival of a historical series.",2021-05-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 60a32abfa321e63347095eab,Siliconera,Joel Couture,90,"R-Type Final 2 is a satisfying shmup with many challenging, carefully crafted stages. Having so many different ships gives it a ton of replay value, and also gives you many strategic options for how you tackle a given area. I wish it had a more striking, clear visual style so I could appreciate the designs and stages more (and die less to dopey things).",2021-05-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 6099594ba321e6334709551f,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,75,"R-Type returns after 18 years with a new main installment that knows how to recover the spirit and essence of the franchise but that does not look all it should with certain questionable artistic design decisions and some performance problems depending on which platforms. If you are a fan of the R-Type franchise or shoot 'em ups in general, Final 2 is an essential with dozens of hours ahead.",2021-05-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 6099173ea321e633470954e6,Digitally Downloaded,,70,"Objectively, R-Type Final 2 has a remarkably daft name and a rather slow play style that won’t endear it all that much to fans of more modern, bullet-hell style shoot-em-up titles. Subjectively, I rather like it despite the stupid name. If you’re a long term fan of the series the odds are pretty good that you will too.",2021-05-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 6099027ba321e633470954c5,INVEN,Suhho Yoon,75,"R-Type Final 2 is a work that successfully achieves the series' unique difficult level design with good graphics. However, its story, scenes and FX are too shallow to quench fans' deep thirst.",2021-05-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 609db225a321e63347095ba3,Hey Poor Player,Josh Speer,70,"In the end, I’m not sure we needed another R-Type, but I still enjoyed R-Type Final 2. For your money, you get a ton of content and lots of challenge. While I still fervently hope they patch the issues I pointed out, such as the unskippable intro and end credits, the base game is still solid. If you’re an Irem fanboy that is looking for the next great shmup, this is probably a safe choice.",2021-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 6097f71aa321e6334709543c,NintendoWorldReport,Donald Theriault,65,"I didn't understand what R-Type Final 2 was doing with its Practice difficulty-you'd think it'd be easy with unlimited continues. I mean, we're talking about PRACTICE. It took me several days to get the idea of what the game was doing, so I'm probably going to bounce off it. It's only really recommended for those with way better reflexes than me-which to be fair, is probably everyone reading this.",2021-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 6137a4c5ea2645107126dfbe,Prima Games,Lucas White,75,"If anything, R-Type Final 2 was great motivation to really go back and dive into the series’ history and get a deeper understanding of where this game came from. A lot of shooters are just that, but R-Type always felt more fueled by ideas. And considering Final 2’s theme of going back to learn from the past, it feels appropriate.",2021-05-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 6093accda321e63347095138,Forbes,Ollie Barder,80,"Overall, R-Type Final 2 is a significant improvement over R-Type Final and has decently solid level design throughout. As R-Type games go though, R-Type Final 2 does not live up to the masterful R-Type Delta. That said, it is still a proper R-Type game and a well-crafted shmup. So blast off and have fun destroying the Bydo Empire all over again.",2021-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 609bd105a321e63347095760,Everyeye.it,Andrea Fontanesi,80,"It's hard to think of a product that's better suited to R-Type Final 2 r-typers. In a pedisse retrace the trail left by the famous arcade shooter of the eighties, the revival operation by Granzella Inc. modernize here and there the playful recipe of departure, finally returning an experience with a high nostalgic rate, with much above-average difficulties, just like in the old days. Whether this is the real ending of the series or not, try not to miss the exciting opportunity to take flight among the stars again.",2021-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 60965d97a321e6334709538b,Generación Xbox,Alejandro Serrador,78,A worthy tribute to the original.,2021-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 6093082aa321e633470950f3,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,85,"-Type Final 2 is a hidden gem. It’s a love letter to a small but ultra-dedicated fanbase of a cult franchise, something we rarely see in this day and age. It doesn’t try to reboot the franchise or make it more accessible to newcomers: all it wants to do is celebrate the history of the R-Type series with what we love the most from it, namely a stupidly challenging but addictive gameplay loop and a jaw-dropping amount of unlockable content.",2021-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 6092eeb0a321e633470950de,Shacknews,Bryan Lefler,70,"R-Type Final 2 is a prime example of a competent product that fills a niche perfectly. Even though R-Type Final was meant to be the last game in the franchise, this new sequel proves there’s still some fight left for shmups.",2021-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 6091f8d46a418dc538cbb2d5,COGconnected,Jaz Sagoo,73,"The space-shooter genre has had an Arrowhead-shaped hole for the past 18 years and finally, that void has been filled. R-Type Final 2 is not here to revolutionize the genre, it’s merely here to remind us how great the series is and celebrate its long history. Although its old-school mentality may deter some, fans of the franchise will love this iteration.",2021-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 6091b3646a418dc538cbb2b4,Nintendo Times,Craig Majaski,70,"GOOD - R-Type fans are sure to enjoy this new romp through space. Newcomers will be glad to see multiple difficulty options from the get-go. Although the audio-visual presentation is somewhat lacking, the gameplay is still addictive and fun.",2021-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 60915e736a418dc538cbb24f,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,60,"A game funded by fans for fans, it’s perhaps miraculous that R-Type Final 2 even exists. It’s a shame that Granzella wasn’t a little forward thinking with its development, enticing new players into the fold to ensure the future of the franchise. As it is, R-Type Final 2 feels old-fashioned and punishing to a fault. There are simply better shoot ’em ups available that are faster paced, fairer, better looking and more accessible.",2021-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 60914d5a6a418dc538cbb24a,Chicas Gamers,Álvaro Bustío,,"After many years of waiting, we get a new installment of the saga of one of the most famous space adventures in the world of video games, R-Type Final 2. With a visual aspect adapted to the current generation but maintaining the same playability as always, we find a good option for lovers of challenges.",2021-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 60bf7c1cab3e90299df70511,Noisy Pixel,Ian Goudelock,80,"Even with ambiguity and brutal difficulty, R-Type Final 2 is an entertaining shoot ‘em up. Some levels and sections can be downright infuriating, but it’s also what’s expected from this series and genre. Switching up jets and applying various upgrades will totally change up your playstyle and have you thinking strategically throughout your entire playthrough. For space cadets looking for a masochistic and humbling experience, R-Type Final 2 is a voyage worthy of exploring.",2021-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 60926bbb6a418dc538cbb306,Hobby Consolas,Bruno Sol,84,"Although graphically it is a little below what we expected at this point, its mechanics are totally faithful to the R-Type legacy and offers a remarkable challenge to all those who long for the space shoot'em-ups of the golden era.",2021-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 608ff8ec6a418dc538cbb03b,IGN Korea,Donghun Lee,70,"The overall games development environment has evolved into something completely different since the early 2000s. Even with the industry being vastly revamped throughout time, the developers of R-Type Final 2 had made sure that they keep their core design without having to surrender to any uncertainties they might face when being developed for the modern consoles. They may not have been able to satisfy every gamers but if you’re a long running fan of the series, it was well worth the wait to see another 90s classic auto-scrolling style shooter making a comeback.",2021-05-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 608e3c406a418dc538cbaef4,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,83,R-Type Final 2 is an excellent shmup and a worthwhile follow-up to one of the best shooters in the PS2's library. It could have gone a bit further to make it a more fulfilling experience but what's here is wonderful nonetheless.,2021-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,f4cc69d311c8420d8c6c3ca0edfaec40 61a2e3b01b5655e2e6404614,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,65,"I think Nicolas Meyssonnier's work falls just short of its action-platformer goals. But when you consider its great Halloween-themed visual design, engaging soundtrack, strong personality, creative potential, and its place in today's market, genre fans can still have a gourd time with it.",2021-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 619bbeb8559010a6d70934e6,ThisGenGaming,Robby Bisschop,80,"Pumpkin Jack is a blast to play, it’s got an amazing visual appeal with its colourful yet dark horror-themed environments, fun levels to explore and plenty of variation to keep things fresh.",2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 6188665e3e6206d63efc9ac1,NaviGames,Adrián Regas,70,"A very fun and varied game, but with its short duration and little replayability there is little reason to revisit it.",2021-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 617da7f562d1a35f154f2a32,GameMAG,,80,One of the best indie games in recent months.,2021-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 617c1e1628b432432e4a1680,Push Square,Robert Ramsey,70,"Pumpkin Jack isn't going to blow your mind here in 2021, but if you're on the market for a few hours of Halloween fun, you can't really go wrong. A game that knows exactly what it wants to be, and delivers with confidence.",2021-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 617f370ae0829c74b00563cf,GamingTrend,Richard Allen,85,"Pumpkin Jack is a retro-inspired platformer that features a great sense of humor, creative boss fights, a variety of levels, a few interesting puzzles, and some inspired on-rails sections. While the combat can border on frustrating and the game can be completed in 4 or 5 hours, there is still a lot to love – especially if you are a fan of PS2 era platformers.",2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 6176ea137e0ef90f4693909d,FingerGuns,Kat Bullock,80,"Pumpkin Jack might not add anything ground-breaking to the genre, but it’s an adventure platformer that tastes like home. Reminiscent of old school games such as Medieval, Spyro the Dragon, and Bugs Bunny: Lost In Time, it’s a joyful experience with a wide variety of game play. Albeit a bit clunky with controls and combat, the humour, dialogue and character capturing that Halloween spirit exceeds those trivial irks.",2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 6176e32f7e0ef90f4693908c,Saving Content,Ed Acosta,80,"Pumpkin Jack is a fun little experience that doesn’t overstay its welcome. For 29.99, it’s not a bad deal and something the young ones in your family could easily enjoy in repeated sessions. The combat is fun, the puzzles are engaging, and the story has that charming storybook feel. If you enjoy 3D Platformers, this isn’t a bad one to give a download.",2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 6176a5037e0ef90f46938f2a,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,85,"Pumpkin Jack is a brilliant throwback to old-school 3D platforming action games, providing a colourful adventure with a twist on the good vs. evil concept. Although you’ll most likely complete the game within six hours, if you’re very observant within each stage and find all the collectables, it’s a very enjoyable experience which anyone of all ages will find amusing and entertaining. The free next-gen upgrade greatly enhances the visuals over last-gen, as long as you’re willing to sacrifice half of the framerate – personally, I feel there should have been a third visual option as framerate and quality trump resolution every time. If you’re looking for a themed game to play this Halloween, and you’re not too keen on games filled with jump scares, gore, or intense spooks, then Pumpkin Jack is perfect. It even has the hidden Christmas mode which adds new content automatically during the month of December.",2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 615d748c290395221a1dfc45,GameGrin,Artura Dawn,40,"Pumpkin Jack is overall an alright game. Every aspect added to it wasn't deepening the depths of the ocean, but rather lengthening the size of the kiddie pool. Many things were added, but it felt like an attempt to hide its lack of depth because of the terrible implementation.",2021-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 61f0a0a39e5c48c548d72dd4,JumpCut PLAY,David Carcasole,60,"If you, like me loved Jak and Daxter on your PS2 back in the day and also loved MediEvil, I’m almost positive there will be something about Pumpkin Jack that will bring a smile to your face. It is exactly aimed at that kind of player, while also being quite accessible to new players and charming enough along the way to get you invested in exploring each level. It definitely doesn’t break any ground in the genre but it is a worthy entry in the genre even just solely based on how well it pays homage to what inspired it in the first place. It might not be everything that I want it to be now, but I’m already holding out hope to see a Pumpkin Jack 2 that answers all my prayers.",2021-03-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 615e14a9c44fe6288eaddb18,DVS Gaming,,70,"Pumpkin Jack is a hidden gem that I cannot push enough to players looking for a fun, short platforming adventure to experience. I honestly was not expecting much from this game going into it, but it ended up surprising me in more ways than one. This game brought on so many feelings with the art style, the music, and the incredibly Nightmare Before Christmas-like feeling. It is in my opinion that this developer has a bright future ahead of him from the incredible amount of work put into this game.",2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 604f0134529d50e69fa109ae,PSX Brasil,Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho,75,"Pumpkin Jack is a simple and fun game that resembles MediEvil. The biggest flaw, perhaps, is the absence of a high difficulty or one that increases as you progress (from start to finish, the title is easy). However, this does not detract from the fun and despite this simplicity, Pumpkin Jack has its charm and it isn't boring at any time.",2021-03-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 603ea0bf529d50e69fa0f982,Just Push Start,Mark Fajardo,75,"In all and all, Pumpkin Jack accomplishes exactly what it wants to do. It's a charming action-adventure game with a couple of amusing jokes and engaging gameplay. It can be a bit rough, both in mechanics and visuals, though nothing game-breaking like impossible jumps. It would be nice if it was a bit longer or more engaging, though for the money it's still pretty good.",2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 603c88c5529d50e69fa0f788,GamingTrend,Ben Lombardo,85,"Pumpkin Jack is a superb game, but its flaws come baring teeth once the glass shatters and you start to notice them. The combat is fun and rewarding, the writing and story are fantastic, but there are certain parts of the game that fall short. Plus, for no more than 3 hours of playtime to finish, that $30 price tag is pretty hefty. Putting that aside, every single moment of that short playtime is fantastic. I loved every minute of it, and there's no doubt that developer Nicolas Meyssonnier made something extra special here.",2021-02-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 6038dc65529d50e69fa0f518,PlayStation Universe,Alan Strawbridge,80,"Despite a dearth of original ideas, Pumpkin Jack is a highly accomplished paean to the classic 3D platformers of yesteryear from a solo developer. It's packed with variety, beautifully designed and highly playable so highly recommended for fans of the genre.",2021-02-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 603ab2c8529d50e69fa0f6b2,GameBlast,Nycolas Medeiros,85,"A great game for fans of 3D platforms. Pumpkin Jack guarantees few but fun hours of gameplay with characters full of personality and simple gameplay. Despite the little variety of enemies, the title has a good balance between moments of combat, exploration and minigames, making it a light and relaxed experience.",2021-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 60399090529d50e69fa0f59b,KeenGamer,Will Hitchcock,75,"After months of waiting, this spooky platformer inspired by PlayStation classics finally makes its way to a Sony console. It's a sweet experience from start to finish. What Pumpkin Jack might not pull off in terms of gameplay, it makes up for with great visual design and plenty of charm across its various levels.",2021-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 6037a636529d50e69fa0f327,Demon Gaming ,Charles Oakley,80,"Between the platforming, every level features a smaller-scale puzzle level. These can be some simple puzzles like pushing a bomb to dynamite. There’s some fun mini-games like the whack-a-mole equivalent puzzle.",2021-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 6058b27bcfbed43e46464d22,Rapid Reviews UK,Shaun Hughes,70,"Emblazoned across Pumpkin Jack’s website is the slogan “Medieval meets Jak & Daxter”. If that isn’t an indicator of what’s to follow, I’m not sure what would be. It’s indicative of everything this game stands for, warts and all, and feels very much a take it or leave it approach by the developer. ‘Remember those games from the late 90’s and early 2000’s that we all know and loved? Well, if you think you’ll still love them now, I’ve made a new one.’",2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 603bb97c529d50e69fa0f713,Serial Gamer Italia,Alexandra Amariei ,70,"Pumpkin Jack is a pretty enjoyable and fun game if you want to spend a few hours in a Halloween themed world. It certainly isn’t a masterpiece, but being a game made entirely by a one man band, it is pretty much a great starting point. It has linear and simple levels, a good variety of puzzles, basic fighting mechanics and below average difficulty which make it a perfect starting point for those who want to dive into 3D platform games. Its festive context and colourful places will definitely conquer you for the 5 hour game.",2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 60350f36529d50e69fa0ef7d,God is a Geek,,80,"If you miss PS2 era platformers then Pumpkin Jack has you covered. With spooky levels, collectables and nonsense voices, it's a retro treat.",2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 60350cf9529d50e69fa0ef77,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,60,"Pumpkin Jack is an unspectacular 3D action platformer, but considering it’s largely the work of just one man, it’s quite an achievement. There’s a nice variety of gameplay on offer, some solid visuals, and an enjoyable soundtrack. And even though some gameplay elements outstay their welcome, they at least offer a reprieve from the annoying combat. If you can grit your teeth as you spam the attack button time and time again, there’s some enjoyment to be had here, especially if you’re a fan of the genre.",2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 60350c0e529d50e69fa0ef74,The Digital Fix,Georgina Howlett,80,"Pumpkin Jack is a fun, quirky 3D platformer that will both entertain and challenge you over the course of its 6-8 hour campaign. Though its platforming and camera controls can sometimes be a tad clunky, the experience is engaging enough for that to not be a problem, and you'll be far more concerned about the monsters trying to take you down. If you liked MediEvil or similar games, you'll love Pumpkin Jack.",2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 60015b2b0f8974118c93841c,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,68,"In the end, Pumpkin Jack is a game that is flawed but still enjoyable. The platforming is solid if you don't mind the unsteady camera and loads of objects blurring your view. The sections where you can only control your head and the chase sequences add some variety to the adventure, but they feel overused. The combat is basic enough to get the job done. If these things aren't enough to drive you away from the title, and with the game running roughly six hours or so if you're thorough, it is easily digestible for a weekend and worth checking out for those who don't want something too deep.",2021-01-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 5fb3e1ca038871749d4155f3,ZTGD,Anthony Mann,95,"Pumpkin Jack is a great looking game, a great playing game, and a well written game. It should not be skipped in the slightest. The Halloween aesthetic may seem out of season now, but don’t let it fool you, this game is enjoyable at any time; the minions of hell rising up to destroy humanity truly is a timeless tale. The end credits show the development and love Nicolas poured into this game, and all of that can be found in the final product. I really hope this isn’t the last we see of Jack.",2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 5fb060b4038871749d4152b1,Cubed3,James Grech,60,"Although dull platforming and a forgettable script hold it back, button-mashing action that feel fresh with each level, characters and bosses that would fit in any cartoon's Halloween special and a world that is filled with collectables to find and creepy things to see, proves that Pumpkin Jack has the foundation built for what could be an awesome Halloween franchise.",2020-11-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 5fa6ba51038871749d4141e7,Generación Xbox,Pedro del Pozo,77,A complete 3D platform that will surprise you if you give it a chance.,2020-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 5fa40594fce0972e4e5f9ef6,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Impozible Julin,83,A spiritual successor to Medievil that surpasses the original and the remake in many respects and that in its own right becomes one of the most pleasant surprises of this horrifying 2020.,2020-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 5fa16f2efce0972e4e5f9a55,Niche Gamer,Fingal Belmont,50,"Pumpkin Jack is ultimately a shallow game that fails to live up to the kind of 3D action platformers it was influenced by. It may be impressive for a one-man effort, but it still feels like it was made by one man. Games are complicated to make, and having more people involved can spark creativity where ideas can bounce off each other.",2020-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 5fa15833fce0972e4e5f99d8,COGconnected,Patrick Anderson,75,"Despite some irritations, though, I enjoyed Pumpkin Jack. There are a lot of things it does right — from the boo-tiful visuals to the haunting music, to the mostly-fun gameplay. It could use a bit more work in its jumping mechanic, and there are some segments that go on longer than they should. But I had a hell of a good time overall and Pumpkin Jack is much more treat than trick.",2020-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 5f9eef98fce0972e4e5f96ad,Hey Poor Player,Kenny McKee,60,"Pumpkin Jack isn’t a bad game. But it’s not a good game, either. It’s just, well, fine. For some, fine is fine; I imagine that some people will buy this game and enjoy it, and that’s okay. However, as someone who really has a fondness for GCN-era platformers, I hold games like this to a higher standard. I expect, if you will, a certain level of greatness. Do I think that this game had the potential to reach said greatness? Absolutely. But it didn’t, and, unfortunately, it’s the end result that matters the most.",2020-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 5f9db0ebfce0972e4e5f95c6,Nintendo Enthusiast,Andrew Rockett,75,"Pumpkin Jack does not reinvent the wheel and it's far from mechanical perfection, but the game's strong atmosphere and fun platforming have earned it success.",2020-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 5f9c7acafce0972e4e5f9502,KeenGamer,Jessica Boswell,85,"Halloween is upon us which means only one thing: spooks abound. This review of Pumpkin Jack will introduce you to the evil pumpkin-headed spirit himself as you aid him in his mission to destroy a meddlesome wizard. Hold onto your scythes, light up those cauldrons, and get ready for a spooktacular review of Pumpkin Jack.",2020-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 5f9c0a7efce0972e4e5f9416,Games Xtreme,Sara Boardman,80,"Pumpkin Jack isn't just for Halloween despite being perfect for it. It's a fun and enjoyable adventure, full of (undead) life and personality all around. It does have a few short comings like the challenge of controlling Jack, but overall this stuff can be overlooked. The story is cute, there's unlockables, and it's pretty easy on the eyes to look at. If you're looking for something unique, or themed for the holiday Pumpkin Jack is your perfect pick!",2020-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 5fb836ef038871749d415f19,Level Down Games,Kyle Vaughn,80,"Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and I’ve long adored games that embody the cheery hilarity of the season, including Costume Quest, themed events in Animal Crossing, and the costumes characters might acquire in World of Warcraft. Pumpkin Jack easily enters this pantheon of all-hallowed gaming for me, and I enjoyed nearly every moment I spent with it. Pumpkin Jack is a game that will have little difficulty being enjoyed by gamers of all ages, and I’m excited to get to share an updated version of one of my childhood favorite genres with my own children.",2020-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 5fa83580038871749d4142b5,Chalgyr's Game Room,,90,"Overall, Pumpkin Jack is a hilarious platforming experience that had me smiling from ear to ear. It absorbed a few hours of time and I loved taking my head off for a bit (literally). This is a game that will amuse fans of the genre. As such, I give Pumpkin Jack a 9 out of 10!",2020-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 5f9c94f2fce0972e4e5f9523,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"Pumpkin Jack isn’t a long experience (roughly four-five hours) but is full of nostalgia for classic 3D platformers. It is a fun romp that hits all the notes that I’d want from a Halloween release. It has colorful and detailed visuals, a fantastic soundtrack, throwback style gameplay, and a few laughs. There are plenty of collectibles to find if you wish to hunt for achievements. Surprisingly, Pumpkin Jack is arguably a more robust release than the recently released remake for MediEvil.",2020-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 5f99ea68fce0972e4e5f9060,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,Pumpkin Jack makes for one heck of a Halloween treat with its tight and challenging gameplay that's set in a fun spooktacular world.,2020-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 5f99b5c7fce0972e4e5f9005,Daily Mirror,Eugene Sowah,60,"Pumpkin Jack is a pleasant surprise just in time for Halloween, the overall design is amazing considering it comes from a single developer. The six levels offer enough variety and challenge as to not get repetitive and as this will take about 5-6 hours to complete on the first run players will come back to get all the hidden items for extra skins. However, the gameplay feels slightly dated, visually the quality really drops in handheld mode if playing on the Switch and the camera needs to be a bit more reactive especially as the platforming requires precision at a fast pace.",2020-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,884945f5443a4c20a93d9ce9e2dd518a 61fea18e9e5c48c548d79d4c,WhatIfGaming,,75,"Rarely can you sit down with a horror game and watch it start out in one genre, jump to another, lounge in a third and then land with an amazing flourish. Even if you’re not a fan of “scary” games, give this one a chance. Step through the door and brave the mystery of Milton Haven.",2022-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 61dda03e9e5c48c548d6bbf0,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,65,Amusing spectral therapy in your own mind.,2022-01-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 61defa259e5c48c548d6c1e7,INDIANTVCZ, Barbora Šalandová,70,"In Sound Mind is quite an average title. It contains a lot of interesting and entertaining parts, but it's also really rough around the edges. By no means is it a horror or the smoothest gaming experience, but if you're looking for something that will give you a new perspective on classic indie horror games, you've come to the right place.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 61a53bc46b04c7f450e0162a,SpaceNerd.it,Mattia Mariano,82,"In Sound Mind is one of those surprises that come out of nowhere. The set of refined playful and narrative components manages to offer a complete, varied, immersive and challenging experience thanks to a series of simple ideas and intuitive concepts that work pretty well together.",2021-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 617fe557e0829c74b005645a,MondoXbox,Győző Baki,76,"In Sound Mind is an ambitious horror title that throws us into real nightmares, giving life to highly varied situations but lacking in the horror component, with a few really scary situations and some gameplay design choices leading to monotony rather than tension. Despite this, it remains an interesting product with a good longevity, deserving the attention of fans of the genre.",2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 617f0d00e0829c74b00563a9,Explosion Network,Jacob Hegarty,100,"I usually am not a thriller or horror fan, and I can honestly say I love this game. The way it moved me throughout, making me feel a great deal and a broad spectrum of emotions, really speaks to this game on another level.",2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 617c117928b432432e4a1635,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,90,I think the biggest standout is the atmosphere. For a game that has nearly cartoony visuals and NO gore at all (this game is rated T) it still hit those tension marks I would expect from a good horror game. I was thoroughly surprised with the entire experience and just in time for the Halloween season. This is one game that I recommend whole-heartedly for anyone looking for a good psychological horror game that focuses more on exploration and puzzles than full on combat. Don’t sleep on this one. It’s pretty great.,2021-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 61762c5ea8056001e167a20a,Gamerweb.pl,Kasjan Nowak,80,"In Sound Mind is a bit of a strange case of a bogeyman. After a 30-minute session, I turned off the title and planned to forget about this game. Fortunately, something touched me and a few days later I gave this horror a second chance. I got hooked and had the opportunity to check out a really ingenious title that certainly ranks high on the list of horror films I've played in recent years.",2021-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 616f646b8a1e37b0e132fe4e,New Game Network,Dylan Blereau,66,"In Sound Mind tells an interesting story and provides an intriguing combination of first-person exploration, puzzles and shooting, but it fails to have the impact it could've had due to bland visuals, mediocre combat, and the fact that it's a horror game that isn't very scary.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 616e75de8a1e37b0e132fc82,Spaziogames,,70,"In Sound Mind is a psychological thriller that tells a twisted story about corrupted and ill minds, but fails to be coherent and often presents bad design choices.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 616e0cdce856d8ac61c53cef,GameMAG,,60,"In Sound Mind is an atmospheric adventure with a decent plot and cool puzzles, that suffers from low budget and some minuscule gameplay issues.",2021-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 616e12d8e856d8ac61c53df8,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,80,"It doesn’t provide an experience that’s free of frustration or hiccups, but that doesn’t stop In Sound Mind from being one of this year’s biggest surprises – an action-horror game that delivers not only scares, but also head-scratching puzzles and plenty of engaging combat encounters, all wrapped up in a story that makes you think. With this sort of creativity, it’s exciting to see what We Create Stuff comes up with next. But until then, if you’re brave – and clever – enough, you’d be wise to throw yourself into In Sound Mind.",2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 61ef64719e5c48c548d714e4,JumpCut PLAY,David Restrepo,70,In Sound Mind encapsulates what it means to be greater than the sum of one’s parts–its disparate elements coalescing to form a simultaneously unsettling and campy horror title.,2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 61608a099e65de2d02a17fa0,But Why Tho?,Quinn Hiers,75,"But while I enjoyed the visuals, had fun figuring out the puzzles, and had plenty of laughs, In Sound Mind doesn’t quite impress anything upon you. There’s nothing particularly wrong with the game, but it also doesn’t strike me as extremely inventive or revolutionary. On the other hand, if you’ve played any psychological horror games in the past and enjoyed them, you’ll like this one for much the same reasons.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 615b2bb84f291c087de49d23,PlayStation LifeStyle,Annette Polis,65,"The overall story is fine but lacks that punch to push it over the top. If it were a movie it would sit comfortably with in the B movie section next to Pooka! and The Babadook-which is damn good company, if you ask me. Depending on just how long it takes you to solve the various puzzles, In Sound Mind takes an average of 12-ish hours from start to finish. Not too shabby if you are looking for a game to run over a single weekend. Could be just the thing you want this Halloween.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 6156bd3f9f4312e92e327697,Easy Allies,Daniel Bloodworth,75,"While some aspects are a bit rough, In Sound Mind presents a psychological mystery that gleefully screws with your head while keeping exploration engaging with fresh tools and mechanics.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 6159d1e52a25e7f9d433e30e,XboxEra,Aarsal Masoodi,78,"At the start of the review, I asked myself if this was the horror game to finally click with me. And long story short, the answer is yes. In Sound Mind does a good job in juggling both horror and mystery, even if it leans more towards the latter at the end. Although the story conclusion was a little lackluster, the phenomenal voice acting, the great level design and the creepy atmosphere make In Sound Mind a game worth playing. And yes, even for those who aren’t horror game fans.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 615668d6f73144e5c35a4519,GamingTrend,Richard Allen,80,"In Sound Mind is a psychological horror game which borders more on tense than scary, and proves to be a unique look into the minds of struggling individuals. Having each tape/patient provide a different world, with the patient's inner torment essentially lashing out as the level's boss, is a unique twist on the genre. The juxtaposition between the monster trying to hurt you, but also expressing its doubt and fears, all while Desmond attempts to calm it and show that he wants to help, felt surprisingly fresh – and gave me much more reason to continue than a simple good versus evil fight would have. A sense of humor, large levels, and a variety of puzzles make In Sound Mind a game worth picking up for those looking for a new twist in an overdone genre.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 6154ea72c56d12d502d24334,Gamer Escape,Timothy Hyldahl,100,"In Sound Mind feels like a call back to yesteryear, in a good way. A style of game design not often seen these days, more of a niche title but one that hits that niche VERY well. It’s easily the best psychological horror game I’ve ever reviewed here, and the amount of polish and sheer heart help it stand out even outside of the niche. Above all else, In Sound Mind is fun. The horror and melancholy of what’s going on in the plot is balanced out by light-hearted camp, the levels are all interwoven exploration puzzles where a new tool invariably makes you realize several new areas you can discover, it’s all so easy to just get lost for hours and hours until next thing you know it’s 3AM.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 625ea17b008489e208d85199,The Beta Network,Anthony Culinas,70,"In Sound Mind nails a majority of the typical survival horror elements and then some. It’s just a pity that a couple of rotten game design aspects drag down an otherwise top-notch presentation and puzzle construction. It’s an easy pick-up for horror fans, but be warned – there will be several moments of frustration.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 61ae9f0dae612c62fdd33671,GGRecon,Tarran Stockton,60,"In Sound Mind is an ambitious project that seeks to depict dark subject matter and does so successfully with a narrative about overcoming our mental fears. The experience is dragged down by a frustrating inclusion of combat, and an approximately 12-hour length that isn’t justified, at a detriment to the story. It’s not conventionally scary - though it has its hair-raising moments - but it’s disturbing and at times uncomfortable due to a sometimes grounded and sometimes surreal delve into the effects of mental illness on the mind. On the plus side, there is an uncanny valley companion cat - that you can pet - which is instantly a redeeming factor.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 6153b7f8bf6fa9a4453b78de,Rectify Gaming,,80,"If you are looking for a psychological horror game with creepy Twin Peaks and X-Files vibes, I would definitely consider giving In Sound Mind a chance!",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 61538e5ebf6fa9a4453b78c9,Gaming Nexus,Charlie Coleman,74,In Sound Mind might lack the scare factor but it is an unsettling experience throughout that will undoubtedly appeal to fans of psychological horrors.,2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 61538e52bf6fa9a4453b78c6,COGconnected,James Paley,68,"All told, In Sound Mind wasn’t the game I was expecting. But I still found myself pushing forward, eager to uncover a little bit more. If you’ve got any appetite for cerebral horror and puzzle solving, In Sound Mind might be just what you’re looking for.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 6153555ebf6fa9a4453b7831,Rely On Horror,Steve Summers,65,"In Sound Mind, a new psychological horror adventure, is an ambitious title that blends many different styles into a perplexing package",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 61532d7bbf6fa9a4453b77d0,PlayStation Universe,Timothy Nunes,70,"In Sound Mind attempts dark humor to great effect, but quickly falls back into basic first-person shooter gameplay tropes, leaving its original intentions behind. The game still plays well, and makes for an engaging puzzler and exploration game; it just doesn't maintain its horror vibe for very long.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 61530684bf6fa9a4453b775f,The Games Machine,Alessandro Alosi,75,"In Sound Mind is a well-done psychological horror, fun and stimulating from start to finish. It's less scary than expected and could be improved from a technical standpoint, but the mix of gameplay elements knows how to stimulate the player by offering them a new element to use in each level.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 618853703e6206d63efc9a92,The Game Crater,Jasmine Sali,40,"In Sound Mind is a psychedelic survival horror with shooting, sneaking, platforming, and puzzles. The story is fantastic, and the soundtrack is even better. But for the expensive cost of clunky gameplay and horrendous lag, In Sound Mind just isn't worth the price tag.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 6171d726d54354dfc526487e,Noisy Pixel,,75,"In Sound Mind excels at its atmosphere and characterization of Desmond and the delusions of his patients. Combat can feel a little lackluster, and the story structure is formulaic. However, there is a love of horror on display found in the environments and core design of the experience.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 616374c3622fdc536eb6a9b3,NaviGames,Alejandro Morillas Tellez,90,"In Sound Mind is an original cocktail of terror, puzzles and action. As soon as it catches your attention, go for it knowing as little as possible. It will surprise you.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 6160ad193ad0c44038726316,Hey Poor Player,Francis DiPersio,60,"In Sound Mind is a case of a great idea hobbled by flawed execution. It has some fascinating mechanics and an engaging story to tell. However, to experience the game’s best parts, you’ll have to suffer through a lot of moments of frustration. If you’re up for the challenge, this might just be a psychological horror title worth checking out. For anyone else, you might want to wait and see if developer We Create Stuff can iron out the kinks first.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 615a6e214f291c087de49af7,WellPlayed,Harrison Tabulo,65,In Sound Mind is a flawed but fun horror-adventure game. Flawed on the horror but fun on the adventure.,2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 61541ef7bf6fa9a4453b7b66,FingerGuns,Miles Thompson,60,"As a movie, In Sound Mind may have been an interesting and quirky, if slightly derivative, story of introspection and psychological understanding. As a game though, it simply doesn’t have the depth of mechanics to hold you through its 5-6 hour runtime. Sporting awful combat and stealth sequences, boring level design and inconsistent presentation, In Sound Mind activates too few of the adrenaline-controlling brain areas. Instead, it peaked some interest which slowly faded out the longer I played. You wouldn’t be out of your mind to play it if you’re a psychological horror fan, but you’ll potentially be in two minds of whether it was actually fun to play.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 6153db43bf6fa9a4453b7a49,EIP Gaming,,62,"In Sound Mind boasts an intriguing story, decent (if repetitive) combat, and enjoyable puzzles and platforming. However, the lackluster horror, uneven character development, and lack of immersion bring down an otherwise solid psychedelic horror experience.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 61527771569a04a20bdba28d,Geeks & Com,Jonathan Laurin,80,"In Sound Mind is an experience to be had. The game relies above all on its plot and its atmosphere to lead the player to question the protagonist and what really happened to his patients. Despite some shortcomings, it is really addicting and you will have a lot of fun exploring the subconscious of different people.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 615204a91bbdcf9994908ff2,Generación Xbox,Pedro del Pozo,80,"Of the 5 days I have had to do this analysis, the interest in 'In Sound Mind' grew in each of the sessions I dedicated to it in the same way that the title gained interest. In my penultimate game I did not think that I had almost 4 and a half hours without stopping playing, something that had not happened to me for a long time. I was very involved, in the plot, in the gameplay, in opening the next door, in definitively defeating one of the bosses. It is the result of a good work, of well-applied ideas, which even to an individual back from all the Survival Horror, has known how to surprise. It even allows a couple of moments that bring a smile to your face.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 6151fa0367d9ff8f6b3fb379,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,90,"A psychological horror game with a focus on narrative consistency and gameplay variety, In Sound Mind is a great time due to excellent pacing, level design, and pure ingenuity, even if it's not particularly scary.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 6151e2da67d9ff8f6b3fb33d,Screen Rant,William Cennamo,80,"The true success of In Sound Mind comes from the atmosphere that We Create Stuff has crafted. The puzzles are smart and well-thought-out, the jump scares that the game utilizes don't feel forced or cheesy, and the drastically different style of each tape shines through to create a spooky, complete-feeling game. With creepy sound design, and original music by The Living Tombstone, In Sound Mind is a fantastic single-player horror game.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 6151e0c867d9ff8f6b3fb18d,Destructoid,Jordan Devore,60,"Despite some disappointing and frustrating moments, there’s enough compelling stuff that I can still recommend In Sound Mind to fans of adventure-leaning indie horror games. Overall, I dug this team’s ambition, and I was excited to see where it was headed. I just wish the game ran better and streamlined some of its level and puzzle design.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 6151def767d9ff8f6b3fadbc,IGN Italy,Davide Ambrosiani,70,"Several times, while playing In Sound Mind, I wondered what it would have been if the same game had a higher production caliber. We Create Stuff's work has so much personality and so many beautiful ideas, and offers to the player an intelligent and fun experience. Too bad for the technical shortcomings, which cripple him in terms of fluidity and visual impact, making it a little less pleasant to go through the nightmares that unfold from Dr. Wales's recordings.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,9bbfe5536ecc4a1190e07cb4cbeb7ddb 61322c461a9149c8e46e7630,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,65,"A mature and dark story is presented in SpellForce 3: Soul Harvest’s campaign and the visuals, specially the lighting and magic effects, are some of the best out there but the UI is so cluttered that half of the time you are bewildered about what you should be doing next.",2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5fa17b0dfce0972e4e5f9a61,Spaziogames,,70,"SpellForce 3: Fallen God is an old style expansion, with lot of hours of gameplay equally divided between RPG and RTS, but if you don't like the mixture of genres, this DLC will not change your mind",2020-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5fa04344fce0972e4e5f983c,IGN Italy,Andrea Giongiani,80,"A competent entry in the Spellforce universe. Fallen God offers a new race and treats it with respect, allowing a player to involve himself or herself in their culture and world.",2020-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac693765d6778786e0c,GameSpace,Catherine Daro,85,Summary: SpellForce 3: Soul Harvest is an excellent RTS with RPG elements that smoothed out many rough edges of its predecessor. The developers put a great deal of effort into the expansion in order to improve the game in every aspect.,2019-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5edeb1bfc28b1c4114c27b70,33bits,Jon Andoni Ortiz,80,"A huge attempt to unite two genres that at first sight do not seem at all compatible. SpellForce 3: Soul Harvest is a game to be reckoned with, and the fact that it comes at a reduced price makes it much more appealing. All the new features improve what we've seen in SpellForce 3, and above all it's been really polished, without any serious problems.",2019-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac693765d6778786e1c,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,80,"With several quality of life and mechanic upgrades from SpellForce 3, Soul Harvest is an enjoyable experience that scratches both the RPG and RTS itch. A blend that still feels unique to this series, and one that continues to impress all these years later.",2019-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac693765d6778786e3c,GameWatcher,Bogdan Robert Mateș,80,A unique blend of RTS and RPG,2019-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac693765d6778786e24,GameWatcher,Bogdan Robert Mateș,80,A unique blend of RTS and RPG,2019-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac693765d6778786de9,GameSkinny,,80,"Packed with content, SpellForce 3: Soul Harvest is a must-play RPG-RTS hybrid... if you don't mind multitasking.",2019-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac893765d6778786ef7,Invision Community,Alan Kerr,70,"A Fantastic storyline, intrinsic characters, stunning maps that are visually enticing and a blend of genres synched in game play. A game I have thoroughly enjoyed playing but did take quite a few hours to hook me. It has some flaws and to me they are forgivable as I truly escaped into the world of Eo as a new player to the series and I will definitely be looking for future installments and probably purchasing the older games as well.",2018-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac893765d6778786ee2,GameGrin,Thomas Hughes,75,Spellforce 3 is an ambitious game that manages to blend fun RTS segments with traditional isometric dungeon exploration in a neat RPG package.,2018-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac893765d6778786ee8,GameOctane,Jason Germino,83,"SpellForce III was fun to me. The mix between RPG and RTS splashed with some good storytelling, and great voice acting created a fun experience that I recommend fans of either genre to definitely check this out.",2018-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac893765d6778786ee5,TechRaptor,Patrick Perrault,70,Spellforce 3 is a great RTS held back by its bugs and a seemingly rushed release. Pick it up only if you are looking for a great single-player campaign.,2018-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac893765d6778786edb,Cubed3,,60,"Looking at single aspects, SpellForce 3 is successful on all fronts, but this does not tell the whole story as on some level the game fails to come together cohesively. Building up RPG characters works largely well, but the RTS strategy sections leave a lot to be desired and the heroes simply melt into the background too much to be in any way meaningful. There is nothing 'wrong' with the game; it is just never an awesome experience.",2018-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786eac,Game Debate,Stuart Thomas,70,"In the short term, if you're willing to think of the prefab fantasy setting as comfortingly familiar, Spellforce 3 is a pretty fun. The voice acting is terrific, and the plot easy to understand without requiring weeks of learning why THESE giant wolves are different to other games' giant wolves. Whether this familiarity is a brave counterpoint to the endless setting creep of gaming is really a matter of personal taste. And if you're looking for a fantasy RPG/RTS hybrid, this is a promising contender. However, by trying to do two things at once, it fails to be really remarkable at either.",2018-01-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786eb8,Digitally Downloaded,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,70,"Overall SpellForce 3 is a great addition to the series. With an engaging storyline, interesting characters and gameplay mechanics it manages to straddle the line between genuine RPG and RTS better than most other attempts, which generally end up strongly weighted one way or another.",2018-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786eb2,Geeks Under Grace,Joe Morgan,70,"For fans looking to dive into a fun, meaty campaign, SpellForce 3 is surprisingly enjoyable, even for newcomers to the franchise.",2018-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,False,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac693765d6778786e37,OnlySP,,40,"Not all games are going to be winners, just as not all games will be losers. Some raise the bar for the industry while others lower it, and some do not move the bar at all. Spellforce 3 is one of those titles that does nothing to improve or diminish the standard. The gameplay is intricate in some areas and flat in others, the story is irrelevant, the audio is well-executed but not inventive, and the graphics are superb. The game is by no means a flop, but it is not a title people will be praising for years to come. In short, Spellforce 3 is worth a look, but not for the USD$50.00 price tag.",2018-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,False,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786ea7,GameCrate,René S. Garcia Jr.,73,"SpellForce 3 is an amazing effort that falls short of its goal due to crippling bugs and some questionable game design choices. However, the development team appears to be committed to their game and is resolving bugs and balancing issues almost every day. By the time you finish reading this review, SpellForce 3 may be the game I was expecting when I bought it. Despite that, I spent over 60 hours playing the campaign, and I can't say that I didn't have a good time.",2018-01-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786ea1,GameSpot,Brett Todd,70,RPG and RTS join together for the somewhat unwieldy but still engaging SpellForce III.,2017-12-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac893765d6778786edf,Wccftech,Chris Wray,65,"SpellForce 3 isn't a bad game, it can even be pretty good at parts.",2017-12-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786ea4,Areajugones,Ronald Goncalves,90,"SpellForce 3, despite not being very deep, makes an excellent fusion of RPG and RTS, becoming one of the best PC games of the year. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-ldb4'); });",2017-12-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786eb5,PC Gamer,Leif Johnson,74,"SpellForce 3 competently blends RPG and RTS games into a generally enjoyable package, but there's not enough creative force to create a lasting spell.",2017-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac693765d6778786e09,SomHráč.sk,Miroslav Slemenský,70,"SpellForce 3 is a good sequel, even though it streamlines some elements from the previous games. If you're in a mood to play a RPG/RTS hybrid, SpellForce 3 is not a bad choice.",2017-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786ea9,Game News Plus,Umut Uyurkulak,82,"SpellForce 3 offers a unique and well balanced mixture of both RPG and RTS elements. With good visuals and sounds, it is also satisfying to see and hear. It is possible to see a couple of bugs from time to time but the game is getting constant updates and it is getting better and better each day. Those who love RPG and RTS games should absolutely try this game. However, if you are too concerned about little details and bugs, you might want to wait a little bit more. But recommend playing this game when you have the chance.",2017-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,False,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786e7b,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,80,If Command and Conquer and Baldur's Gate had a child... it may well have come out as Spellforce 3. Take your character's through a grand story while developing military outposts along the way.,2017-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786e75,GamingBolt,Alex Jackson,70,"Two great game genres that play great together, Spellforce 3 isn't anything special in any one area but the combination of the elements adds enough that it should keep players coming back for a long time.",2017-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786eaf,Gamelite,Alessandro Caluri,74,"Spellforce 3 is a hybrid title, with two very different mechanics that have been merged and whose final result looks really nice. The best part is the RPG that manages to maintain an original imprint thanks to a valid exploration system.",2017-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786e78,SelectButton,Marcus Jones,80,"SpellForce 3 is a pretty fantastic game, but it's also pretty large and potentially overwhelming. That's not to say it doesn't create an excellent challenge, but there is quite a bit to pick up and run with for people new to the RTS genre. I feel that given some time, most can become quite adept and will thoroughly enjoy the game. And at the least, the game has some beautiful graphics to admire while you're slaughtering some crazy beast or an enemy army.",2017-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786e81,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Fraser Brown,,"SpellForce 3 is a game that, when pulled apart, doesn't always come out looking great, but that I've still really enjoyed.",2017-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786e7e,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,65,"SpellForce 3 is the return of a good semi-classic, with its mixed nature made by RPG and RTS. The first one works well, but the second one is not so good.",2017-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786e6e,Eurogamer,Richie Shoemaker,80,"The old school RTS continues to gather strength, with help from some friends in high level places.",2017-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786e65,The Games Machine,Lorenzo Bonaffini,74,The RPG side of SpellForce 3 works better than the RTS one. Some important bugs and a bunch of balance problems prevent the game from reaching a higher score.,2017-12-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786ed5,GRYOnline.pl,Michał Wasiak,80,"SpellForce 3 is a really good game that expands on the brand’s gameplay mechanics, mixes RTS and RPG in a smooth way and enchants with some absolutely superb graphics. There is space for improvement but fans of more oldschool games should be more than happy.",2017-12-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786e6b,IGN Spain,Carlos G. Gurpegui,75,Spellforce 3's mix of RTS and RPG can be interesting for a good amount of players but can also be not enough for the most devoted RTS and RPG's players. The narrative doesn't do anything special but maintains a good rhytm and do it's best.,2017-12-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786e68,GameSkinny,Ashley Gill,50,"RTS-RPG hybrid SpellForce 3 tries hard, but some key issues can make it hard to love or even like.",2017-12-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac693765d6778786e2e,IGN Italy,Claudio Chianese,65,"While being a decent game, SpellForce 3 sadly fails in being more than the sum of its part, and offers nothing truly memorable.",2017-12-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac793765d6778786e84,PC Aficionado,Lyndon Rebutoc,91,One of the most polished strategy games of the year! A fun mix of RTS and RPG that will keep you coming back for more.,2017-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac693765d6778786e21,GameWatcher,Marcello Perricone,70,A unique mix of strategy and RPG mechanics that miraculously loses very few of either.,2017-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d867ac693765d6778786e06,Hardcore Gamer,Chris Shive,80,SpellForce 3 has delivered on the potential it showed while still in development.,2017-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,c445c0b2f1b1449d9a01e6de23839189 5d86751593765d6778762443,Windows Central,Paul Acevedo,80,"Even if you've never played the games that inspired this one, all you really need is a love for adventure games and science fiction. As long as you're willing to consult a guide whenever you get stuck, you'll find this to be a fascinating adventure with a relatable emotional core.",2017-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d86751693765d6778762454,Worth Playing,Brian Dumlao,70,"The Way isn't perfect. The wonky checkpoint system and the underlying feeling that the design was built on artificial padding makes the title feel a bit disingenuous. However, most of the puzzles can be fun because of the powers at your disposal, and the story is gripping enough that you'll want to see things through until the end, even if the game starts to grate. It may not completely capture all of the traits of earlier side-scrolling puzzle platformers, but it's worthy of a look from genre fans.",2016-08-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d86751593765d677876244c,GameGrin,Tom Bickmore,70,"The Way has a lot going for it: the world is interesting, the puzzles are testing, and it has a wonderful charm. The movement is precise enough to make the platforming work, and controlling the powers is never an effort. Worth a punt if you’re looking for something a little retro this summer.",2016-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d86751593765d6778762446,Hu3br,Diogo Freire,80,"Drinking from the same fountain of the games the Way is inspired, it delivers a beautiful story, art and gameplay.",2016-06-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d86751593765d6778762449,GameSpot,Aleksander Gilyadov,60,"The Way is a thought-provoking tale about life and death, but its lackluster gameplay continually frustrates.",2016-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d86751693765d6778762457,IGN Italy,Andrea Maderna,88,"If you feel nostalgia for classic arcade adventure games from the Nineties like Flashback and Another World, you should not miss this one. But be aware of it's unforgiving level design.",2016-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 61e03eb39e5c48c548d6cb8c,PlayStation LifeStyle,Blake Grundman,70,"If you've been chomping at the proverbial bit, in preparation for Farming Simulator 22, most likely you are going to be extremely pleased with this outing. It takes the more surface-level mechanics found in prior installments and then builds upon them immensely. While it certainly has its fair share of issues such as terrible AIs and tutorials, which hopefully can be improved through post-release patches, this new level of depth helps drive the franchise well into the PlayStation 5 era. Using this year as a foundation, I can't wait to see where the series goes in the future.",2022-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 61d4c57d9e5c48c548d69d85,Windows Central,Cole Martin,60,"Designed with the hardcore simmer in mind, Farming Simulator 22 continues to build upon the foundation of previous games in the franchise to provide a realistic open world where players can put their green thumbs to the test in a variety of agricultural industries.",2022-01-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 61cc363f9e5c48c548d68aea,Enternity.gr,Konstantinos Kalkanis,70,A really remarkable title that offers a fun and at the same time a relaxing experience.,2021-12-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 61bf40529e5c48c548d666ed,Softpedia,Bogdan Popa,70,"So at the end of the day, it's hard to call Farming Simulator 22 a perfect game. It could be, and I'm pretty sure the mods will once again improve this great franchise in a way that Giants Software should study closely and keep in mind before the next version is launched. Yes, it's just a matter of time until modders end up delivering this must-have polishing, but of course, this isn't the right way to go for such a popular franchise.",2021-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 61bd24f69e5c48c548d66111,GameSkinny,Justin Michael,90,"With its many improvements and some important additions, Farming Simulator 22 is the best in the franchise thus far.",2021-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 61b7f0949e5c48c548d63e61,Shacknews,Jan Ole Peek,70,"Farming Simulator 22 shines the most when it is enjoyed with friends and expanded via mods. Giants Software has made this process easy by implementing add-ons directly into the game, allowing everyone regardless of platform to extend and prolong their farming enjoyment. If you're able to find a way to make a profit, or at least enjoy the struggle to get there, then Farming Simulator 22 should easily find a spot at the top of your game library.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 61b7401783e54798d122013e,JVL,,65,Farming Simulator 2022 will surely delight fans of the franchise thanks to its many new features and improvements that give a new breath to the license.,2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 61b36b8483e54798d121f0a0,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,65,"New farming simulator is not bad, just do not offers a lot of improvements and innovations.",2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 61b017f4d57242701f437bfd,WayTooManyGames,Jordan Hawes,65,"If you can stick through the frustrations of being a new player, or if you don’t mind having a second screen for tutorials, Farming Simulator 22 is an enjoyable game. There is plenty here to challenge you and keep you occupied for a long time. The freedom it gives you to live the farming life you want is fantastic and you can go at your own pace. If you want it to be a relaxing experience, that’s fine. If you want to be a farming tycoon and buy up everything, while running multiple business aspects, go for it.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 61aff86ed57242701f43777d,PC Gamer,Luke Winkie,75,"There still isn't any game on the market quite like Farming Simulator, but the series is overdue for a gameplay makeover.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 61def8ac9e5c48c548d6c1ba,INDIANTVCZ, Michal Burian,70,"Farming Simulator 22 has taken a few steps forward and a few steps back. The amount of content can't make up for the lack of dynamic terrain and poor AI. But the production chains are a nice and sophisticated novelty. Those who like farming and these simulators will still enjoy the game. Moreover, the handy community will gradually create interesting modifications, including more elaborate maps.",2021-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 61e78aad9e5c48c548d6e4ee,Checkpoint Gaming,Alex Beaty,60,"Farming Simulator 22 is a beefy farming game that brings realism at the expense of inexperienced player enjoyment. It’s a machine built on the agricultural industry that forgoes any story in favour of hard work. It’s a simulator game that understands the assignment but isn’t at all intuitive in how it allows players to begin new farms. With proper tutorials and allowances, this game would appeal to players beyond its dedicated niche. Once players are able to tackle the learning curve, they’ll discover enjoyment can be found through persistence.",2021-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 61a70ce60171f5fca9626b2d,Everyeye.it,Cristina Bona ,80,"Farming Simulator 22 represents the most complete embodiment of the spirit of the series signed by Giants Software. An uncompromising simulation experience, which makes its relaxed rhythms and the vast range of contents its proud distinctive element.",2021-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 61a609ac4ad888f8f310b1df,TheSixthAxis,gazzagb,80,"Farming Simulator 22 is the new pinnacle of farming simulation. Seasons and Production Chains are a breath of fresh air away from the repetitive cycle of preparing, planting, harvesting and selling that featured in previous games, while the new activities means farming has never been more diverse. There's so many new things to do and thanks to crossplay improvements, you can enjoy multiplayer with more friends too.",2021-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 61a269a12da4c1df8fe30eba,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,76,"Players of earlier Farming Simulator games will notice and appreciate a lot changes and improvements in the new release. Everything looks a lot better, there are new crops, and the new production chain mechanic and changing seasons really mix things up. New players may be flummoxed by the tutorial, as well as the deep, open-ended gameplay. Farming Simulator 22 has some rough patches, but there’s a lot of fun to harvest as well.",2021-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 61a11eb72a17c9d2434a24a2,SomosXbox,Sebastián Domínguez,75,"Farming Simulator 22 has improved over previous installments. From small things like driving, which is still not perfect, to physics that have to do with weight, terrain, and the type of machinery. There is also, of course, the new gameplay mechanics that enrich the experience by making it deeper. Their problems are in how difficult it can be for a new player to understand what to do in the game, as well as how unretributive the game will be with your effort, they are things that can discourage players and make them simply stop playing.",2021-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 61a626de4ad888f8f310b1f5,GRYOnline.pl,Dariusz Matusiak,75,"Farming Simulator 22 is the best installment of the series, but it’s not perfect. Some issues could have been easily avoided, while others are clearly the results of choices. But we can be sure that mods will fix many things soon. Then the veterans of the series will love it!",2021-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 619f7e49da4ef6c80fee8e04,God is a Geek,Chris White,75,"Farming Simulator 22 is a deep dive into the farming experience, giving players a lot of ways to make money if they're willing to put in the time.",2021-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 619f12a51d7da1c44688411b,Xbox Achievements,Richard Walker,65,"If you've ever dreamt of owning your own farm, or simply ploughing, fertilising, spraying, and cultivating someone else's land, then Farming Simulator 22 will cater to your every whim and want. Newcomers beware, though – the barrier to entry is quite high.",2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 619dccfc8920e0b7a1107229,PPE.pl,Igor Chrzanowski,75,"Farming Simulator 22 is a big step forward compared to its predecessor, but it still suffers from the syndrome of being a regular ""simulator"". Running a farm is completely addictive, but the world around us is just outrageously poor.",2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 61a64288aa8769f9eced87c2,GGRecon,Emma Hill,60,"Fans of the franchise will most likely see Farming Simulator 22 as a refreshing addition to the franchise thanks to updated graphics, fun customisation options and quality-of-life additions. However, a lack of clear instructions made for a frustrating experience which could immediately alienate new players who can’t get through the first 20 hours or so of gameplay before seeing the fruits of their labour finally developing. Then again, that does represent the harsh realities of farming life, in which case, Farming Simulator 22 succeeds in attempting to recreate an authentic farm life experience as possible. Does it make me want to dedicate any more time to the game itself though? E-I-E-I-No. I'll stick to the unrealistic sugary goodness of Stardew Valley.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 619dcbad8920e0b7a1107225,Generación Xbox,,68,"Veterans of the saga can add a 1 to the final score, as I think that would be the most suitable score, for those who should not waste time struggling with the game.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 619d641338d08bb0384e6d69,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,85,"Easily the best entry in the long-running series to date, though Farming Simulator 22 might not have a picture perfect PS5 debut, it does augment the series already robust strategic and micro-management fundamentals with a number of new additions and features that make it an erstwhile choice for series veterans. Though newcomers will likely struggle with the tutorial and learning curve, Farming Simulator 22 soon becomes an engaging time sink that not only taxes the brain duly, but helps to provide a modicum of insight into the sheer amount of hard graft that goes into one of the most challenging occupations in the world.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 619dc97cdb956db72e34bcd7,PC Invasion,A.K Rahming,80,"Farming Simulator 22 seeks to diversify the series with a wealth of critical new gameplay features. It isn't perfect, and there's still some more that can be added, but this is certainly a step in the right direction for the series.",2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 619baec6559010a6d709349b,Push Square,Sammy Barker,70,"Farming Simulator 22 massively expands upon the management aspect of past games, giving greater importance to your crops once you've harvested them. Building supply chains is immensely rewarding, even if it can take what feels like an eternity to get your business up and running the way you want to. Interesting new crops, like grapes and olives, add gameplay variety to the tried and tested loop, while an abundance of licensed machinery gives you a wealth of vehicles and tools to work with. It's the best entry in Giants Software's series yet, but like a popular British yeast extract, you'll either love it or hate it.",2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 619ba3124e020fa5cbd9b624,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,70,"Farming Simulator 22 continues to offer fans one of the most complete and realistic farm simulators to be found on the market. Although not many new features have been added, the few introduced and the new variety of environments are appreciated. On the contrary, it is a very unfriendly game for the novice player and the questionable decisions regarding the tutorials are difficult to ignore.",2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 619b6e4e52ee63a334c6b1c6,The Games Machine,Marco Ravetto,76,"Farming Simulator 22 re-proposes the formula that made the Giants Software series famous, with all its strengths and weaknesses. The new features (new crops, cross-platform multiplayer, new build mode, seasonal cycles) are interesting, but the frequent graphical glitches should be addressed.",2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,91468918931c44148b837e76d34bf75a 62d4a7830bfe2deada197abe,INDIANTVCZ,Václav Šourek,80,"Encased is an uncompromising homage to old RPGs. To patient players, it offers complex game systems and an original world which will consume them for a long time. However, grind and fetch quests may be a good reason to skip Encased.",2022-04-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 61efb73b9e5c48c548d71ce6,Turn Based Lovers,Damiano Gerli,80,"Encased is a love letter to the late 90s RPG and, despite some jagged edges, it's quite an exquisite post-apocalyptic irradiated meal for players, looking for a huge amount of freedom in building their own characters and stories.",2022-01-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 616e711a8a1e37b0e132fc66,JVL,Nyam Hazz,65,"Very complete and very well written, Encased is a good old-fashioned RPG that knows how to take into account your decisions and in which aficionados of the genre (in need of Fallout first of the name, but also in more recent Wasteland or Divitiny Original Sins) will be delighted to immerse themselves.",2021-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 616090679e65de2d02a17fb4,Cubed3,,60,"""A very decent clone of Fallout."" That's at the same time the biggest compliment, as well as the strongest criticism for Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. It is a labour of love that is almost as fun as the one it passionately pays homage to, and is thus easy to forgive its lack of fine-tuning. Unfortunately, it also lacks what made Interplay's gem the legend it is, which is, of course, the writing. You see, the key word in the phrase ""a very decent clone of Fallout,"" is the word 'decent.' This otherwise entertaining piece of software is definitely that, but decent just won't do for most people.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 61572bc89f4312e92e327758,Cram-Gaming,Robert Cram,80,"We have mixed feeling about Encased. No doubt for some players it’s a great game reaching the upper echelons of the review scale. For us, less so due to our own preferences or perhaps expectations. A lack of direction, vagueness and tendency to draw on some frustrating quest design over-and-over have us at odds with the neat combat, excellent writing and fantastic audio alongside its neat premise. However, with our grievances aside, we still recommend this for those looking for strategy turn-based role playing. It’s certainly got character and that’s something most people can probably agree on.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 6165aff780594f6395b33b5a,Thumb Culture,,80,"Encased is a game that plays into fond memories of similar games that came before it. Although it is a theme that feels a bit overdone at this point, it still adds value to the genre in its own right. If you have been itching to play something that reminds you of the other games mentioned above, I highly suggest you pick it up. It’s a healthy balance of turn-based action, exploration, and story. I am looking forward to my next playthrough already. From what I’ve experienced, Encased receives the Thumb Culture Gold award.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 614f942f29cd9c662a0ae08d,3DNews,Денис Щенников,70,"Solid RPG with a lot of good ideas, promising first half and quite a few flaws in the second half.",2021-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 6148b59b5807301248919710,NoobFeed,Kurtis Seid,80,"The setting and story of Encased have a lot of hooks that will keep any RPG lover engaged. With both the choice of five backgrounds and many dialogue choices, the game has high replay value.",2021-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 614cbd546d338e3138245094,PC Invasion,Martynas Klimas,90,Some jank does not stop Encased from being one of the most ambitious and greatest CRPGs in years.,2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 61448fcaf268facd23ba01f7,Wccftech,,77,"Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG is a worthy purchase for all fans of classic Fallout games, thanks to a well-crafted post-apocalyptic setting, great worldbuilding, reactive world, and solid overall gameplay. The clunky interface, basic combat, verbose writing, and overwhelming amount of status conditions to keep track of damage the experience a bit, however, making Encased a game that only the most die-hard RPG fans will enjoy right from the start.",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 6140f752883455bb0b275ead,COGconnected,Lou Sytsma,80,Dark Crystal Games’ passion for this type of game shines through in every facet. They have made every attempt to make the game as accessible to a wide range of players as possible. The game feels tight in terms of performance and I encountered no bugs. How much one will enjoy the game really depends on how much one will put into it.,2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 6140c956883455bb0b275e2a,The Games Machine,Gabriele Barducci,75,"Encased is an old school RPG with lots of content and an exciting story. However, it is perhaps a little bit too faithful to the classics.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 614070c18ebcf0a6ad13bba1,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,80,"Feeling jerked around by a quest chain? Sidestep the entire thing by stealing the quest item you need from the character who won’t hand it over. Not enjoying the combat anymore? Create a stealthy build and sneak your way through the entire story without fighting a single enemy. Want to destabilize a faction? Craft or buy explosives, activate the bomb timer, then use your pickpocketing skills to plant the explosives on their leader. That was one of my favorite things to do in Fallout, and it’s arguably even more fun to do here.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 613d5170ba43ef859830ed77,NaviGames,Daniel Rubio,85,"An RPG and sci-fi game that, in retrospect, works as well now as it would have 10 years ago. An aboserbent world with many possibilities that doesn't need to innovate much to give a more than acceptable experience for those looking to get lost in a CRPG.",2021-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 6138c0ae5184774561133e28,GameSpace,,70,"Encased can suck you into it for dozens of hours for exploration and complex, difficult battles with various tactics but also leave you frustrated with the way it approaches the story and characters.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 6160d03b10b39c41d6ea2cfb,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,80,"Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG is finally emerging from its nearly two-year Early Access period and is all the better for its time spent in player-engaged development. Fans of Fallout 1 and 2 and Shadowrun are going to immediately fall in love with what Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG has to offer them, from its impressive character creation to vast world-building, from its ambient aesthetics to its divergent storytelling, and every nook and cranny worth exploring in between. You may be stuck underneath this Dome for the rest of your life, but rest assured you’ll be far too busy living your best post-apocalyptic life to care about anything outside of it anyway.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 61375719ea2645107126de80,GameSpew,Chris McMullen,70,"If hard sci-fi sends you to sleep, you might want to give this a miss, because every now and then, the story be can a little dry. But for everyone else, if you’re prepared to give Encased your time and attention, and overlook what are mostly fixable flaws, you’ll discover an engaging, compelling and pleasingly deep RPG.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 6138c0fc5184774561133e2c,TechRaptor,Will Quick,75,Encased is a strategy RPG with lots of depth and options that suffers from stiffness and imbalanced gameplay,2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 61377c54ea2645107126dee3,33bits,Jon Andoni Ortiz,85,"Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG is one of those games for fans of the genre. It is a love letter, with its faults, but written with the heart. If the player forgives his little oversights, he will find himself before a great role-playing game, of that there is no doubt.",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 6136844fea2645107126de0e,IGN Italy,Stefano Castagnola,77,"It doesn't quite manage to reach Fallout's brilliance and quality, but Encased is still a fun experience, capable of providing lots of meaningful possibilities and an interesting new post-apocalyptic world to explore.",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,adc96ea4979d4b14831823a2c0efa057 61e042649e5c48c548d6cbc9,SECTOR.sk,Michal Korec,65,It means to be tribute to good old PlayStation RPG. But it is just ordinary game.,2022-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 61ba7f4d9e5c48c548d652d9,Starbit,André Reis,70,"The exploration and interaction with the other characters are marvelous, and the game's visual style is nothing short of charming. At the same time, the game's combat system, with a lot of wasted time and too many random encounters, can make the experience less enjoying and Cris Tales would certainly benefit from fewer such instances and a more fluid combat.",2021-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 613f3ce0e8e573a2aa24dd89,Gameblog,,80,"Clearly, Cris Tales is a very humble and charming little game, and if it's your cam, you should look into its case. Good sensations guaranteed.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 613dc015ba43ef859830ed85,One More Game,Vincent Ternida,100,"Cris Tales has its fair share of problems, but if you don’t mind a little bit of jank and a full dose of nostalgia, this non-Japanese developed JRPG is definitely for you. It’s a simple game that follows many of its tropes to the letter, sometimes to a fault, but it does just enough to become a charming ride without it overstaying its welcome.",2021-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 6138fab55184774561134138,Destructoid,Chris Moyse,70,"While Cris Tales offers a stirring adventure — packed full of wit and character — numerous mechanical shortcomings frequently put the brakes on its excitable spirit. A victim of unfulfilled ambition, Cris Tales doesn’t quite deliver on its clever premise or its chrono-combat. There’s no denying the passion and talent of the developers, however, manifested in stunning visuals and a wonderful cast. Cris Tales will definitely ostracize some players, but those with a little patience may see past its flaws to embrace its heartfelt homage to gaming’s bygone era.",2021-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 612a5589300b9f40f6a20ee0,Battle4play.com,Sergio Blasco,85,A good game that combines three times and good dynamics,2021-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 612b39b31296706129ecd838,WellPlayed,Arana Judith,60,"Cris Tales is an enchanting story wrapped in a gorgeous visual style, but lacks sustained imagination in gameplay. JRPG players will find enjoyment within, but those less patient may be turned off after a few hours.",2021-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 61236e6b90b676e80f3103b9,RPGamer,,60,"Cris Tales falls short of its lofty aims, but the zeal and indelible spirit of the game make it more than the sum of its parts.",2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 6122b7fe6ffaa0ca0ef6ce6c,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,70,"For a game so favorably-regarded and closely-monitored in its build-up to release, it's hard to shake off the minor disappointment and frustrations that Cris Tales generates in its final form.",2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 61251c708d9b67f5a31a9bde,GuiltyBit,Ana Quintana,73,"Overall, this is a simplistic game that touches on issues that could go a long way, but choose to ignore many of the possibilities that could access in order to offer a more solid plot, without going into too many complications. It is greatly enjoyed if you have it in mind. It is not essential, but it will cheer you up for more than one afternoon.",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 611c363ed2d9925bcbb8c338,Niche Gamer,Brandon Lyttle,70,"Fans of classic JRPGs will find a lot to like about Cris Tales, and a high tolerance for random encounters will help. Casual gamers will have an easy time digesting this game, but those random encounters will quickly become a problem for those lacking the tenacity and patience.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 6127f45cc2b0152b68674454,Washington Post,Alyse Stanley,,"While brimming with gorgeous visuals and charm, for a game about time, “Cris Tales” doesn’t seem to value yours.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 612610f8d6eccf0bc895045a,XGN.nl,Chris Boers,75,"A clever RPG that combines traditional turn-based gameplay with time manipulation to present an interesting story through many different locations. The story features some time-based puzzling and side-quests that make subtle (or less subtle) changes to the world around you. The random encounters and save points don't add to the fun of the game but in all, a quality, fun RPG.",2021-08-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 6116e2400beff2837224724f,3DNews,,55,"Cris Tales's description states that this is a ""love letter"" to JRPGs. However, with game's boring combat, uninspiring plot and lack of variety it is hard to recommend Cris Tales for the fans of the genre.",2021-08-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 61163b8b0beff283722470ed,NoobFeed,Adam Siddiqui,75,Cris Tales is a worthwhile RPG to experience but you'll have to endure a lot of redundancy.,2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 615ef93e9e65de2d02a178e4,VGamingNews,Rob Prescott,60,"Cris Tales is a game with a lot of charm and good ideas that doesn’t quite deliver on its ambition. Some mechanics seem a little undercooked and the nostalgia for older RPGs will likely be lost on the younger players who seem, from the story and presentation, to be the game’s target audience.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 61329cd11a9149c8e46e7732,Critical Hit,Damian Richards,60,"Cris Tales is a beautiful indie RPG that is held back by various issues, keeping it from being one of the greats. Incredible story, filled with exciting characters, areas and interesting time powers, makes it worth the play. However, held back by an uninteresting battle system that becomes stale and too easy, a horrible third act of the game slows it down to a crawl. You'll find something to love with Cris Tales if you can look over some of its flaws.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 611410155c4136636bedfdf8,Easy Allies,Daniel Bloodworth,70,"Cris Tales has an inspiring visual style with inventive mechanics, but it doesn't fully flesh out its world and ideas.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 6112df5b81dfdd2baab61d50,Chalgyr's Game Room,Richard York,67.5,"Overall, Cris Tales is a game that I can’t really recommend outright. For whatever reason it’s decently cheaper on the Switch, but with the amount of technical issues and gameplay mechanics that need refining, it would still be best to wait for a sale, or part of a package deal, before I could advise playing. I liked Cris Tales, I really did. It’s charming characters, great visuals, outstanding soundtrack, and engaging battle mechanics are all aspects I enjoyed. The poor implementations, long loading times, horrid timing windows, and occasional technical issues however really can’t be overlooked. I truly hope the developers take this as a learning opportunity to produce something more refined in the future, as I’ll be looking forward to it if the kinks can be ironed out.",2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 6111ecc281dfdd2baab61bbb,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,70,"Honestly, despite its flaws, I still enjoyed my time with Cris Tales. There are seeds of a fantastic game in here, but sadly none of them were able to fully blossom. I would really love to see a sequel where they expand upon what they’ve built already, because the idea of defeating your enemies using time magic along with other spells is wonderful. It lends itself to a lot of creative battles if explored in more depth.",2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 611062347d2c2123d8ea3f44,PPE.pl,Roger Żochowski,75,"Cris Tales is a must for fans of jRPG, which we get with all the inventory of the advantages and disadvantages of the genre. A specific, strange, sometimes tedious, but at the same time addictive and extremely original game showing that in the matter of turn-based clashes you can create something fresh.",2021-08-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 61889cf761198adb693d6931,Too Much Gaming,Carlos Hernandez,80,"I had my issues and frustrations with Cris Tales, but once I dusted myself off from the finale, I emerged with a big smile. It reminded me why I loved JRPGs. Though it featured the usual JRPG tropes, they were executed so well that I feel Cris Tales is an easy recommendation to anyone eager to find an escape, as it was a fun ride despite some hit-and-miss time travel elements.",2021-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 610d69322956a704054de360,New Game Network,Dylan Blereau,73,"Cris Tales may not be as feature heavy as the JRPG classics it takes inspiration from, but it oozes whimsical charm with a vibrant anime aesthetic and a likeable cast. The gameplay, while serviceable, may get stale towards the end, but Cris Tales is still a title I'd recommend taking a chance on.",2021-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 610d66712956a704054de357,Siliconera,Jenni Lada,70,"CrisTales is a game with a lot to do and say, all while looking gorgeous, but it isn't without its flaws.",2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 610c51e7957b7bfbeb213853,GameBlast,Alexandre Galvão,65,"Beautiful and charming, but not worth everything it appeared to be. Adapting the lyrics of the popular song, this is how I see 'Cris Tales' after my unpleasant experience with a title in one of the genres I like the most. Merits for the beautiful art and care in giving voice to all the characters, as well as interesting uses of time and a script that is shaped by the player. The same Time that makes the heroine shine is very poorly used outside the game, with excessive loading screens, slow pace of combat and the infamous grinding, which make us lose even more of this valuable resource that rules our lives.",2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 610b1085bbe373ec7b09747a,Game Informer,Brian Shea,78,Cris Tales is a solid RPG dragged down by a creative gimmick that never realizes its true potential,2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 610b003fbbe373ec7b09746b,PlayStation LifeStyle,Annette Polis,75,"Cris Tales' number one selling point is its use of time manipulation as both a plot device and battle mechanic. It's what makes the entire experience. It's a solid mid-range game, great for teens and adults looking for a fairly breezy thirty-ish hour adventure. However, there are better games out there that you should experience first, especially if you have to be more selective with your cash.",2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 610af4e2bbe373ec7b09745f,DarkZero,Lewis Howarth,50,"Cris Tales claims to be a ""love letter to classic JRGs"" and it has all the elements that make up a great JRPG by bringing back things we've missed about the older classics but it hasn't quite executed them as well as I'd hoped.",2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 610d73832956a704054de3af,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,75,"A treat for the senses. With its unique art style and characters, Crys Tales breaks the common repetition of its genre by presenting us time bending journey with great ideas that could be better explored in a future sequel.",2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 610ac509bbe373ec7b097385,Nintendo Blast,Raoni Mendes Pinheiro,70,"Cris Tales impresses for a number of aspects, such as its amazing hand-drawn look, its colorful scenes rich in small details, its expressive characters and the ambition of its mechanics. The final result, however, is far from ideal thanks to some problems — the result would be mostly positive if it weren't for performance issues and long loading times.",2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 610a255b3c8c4bdee8548c9a,Video Chums,Mary Billington,74,"Cris Tales is a colourful RPG with a neat time travel mechanic that's used throughout the story as well as in battles. Although this sounds promising, it struggles to reach the heights of genre greats and its lack of fine-tuning often made me frustrated or bored.",2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 610988903c8c4bdee8548c79,LevelUp,Víctor Rosas,80,"Cris Tales take inspiration from many RPG games that shaped players in Latin America. Despite its ups and downs, its a good and attractive is an adventure that will keep you entertained for hours. Thinking of it as an entry level RPG, Cris Tales goes as a solid recommendation; it's not something to write home about, but it is worth it and, without a doubt, it's one of the most interesting games created in Latin America.",2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 610948053c8c4bdee85487e2,Impulsegamer,Abdul Saad,60,"All in all, Cris Tales is unfortunately an unnecessarily conflicting game. It's incredibly refined features such as the visuals and character depth heavily clash with its subpar gameplay. However, if you're a hard core retro JRPG fan then you may enjoy the game.",2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 61379ae1ea2645107126df52,Prima Games,Lucas White,70,"In sum, we have a creative, solid and flawed game. The kind of game that makes a service like Xbox Game Pass sing.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 6108ab3fd331d5c7af43eccd,Nintendo Times,Chris Laramie,80,GREAT - Cris Tales is a fun game that has a great concept reminiscent of Chrono Trigger or Radiant Historia. Technical issues hold it back from truly spectacular status.,2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 61081e61d331d5c7af43ea79,GameSkinny,Steven Green,70,"The incredible world-building found in Cris Tales is often overshadowed by lackluster combat, regardless of the unique time travel mechanics.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 6160f12f10b39c41d6ea2dd9,Hey Poor Player,Kenny McKee,80,"Cris Tales is a lot of fun, and a really solid title overall. It’s great to see that smaller indie studios are able to pick up the slack when it comes to delivering more classically inspired RPGs, and that they even have the creativity to go above and beyond what’s expected of them. While Cris Tales might be lacking a little bit here and there, anything bad is absolutely outshined by all of the good—you’ve got nothing to lose by checking this one out.",2021-08-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 6107003cd331d5c7af43e251,SomosXbox,Fiama Pineda,84,"Cris Tales is a good JRPG that is a twist on classic turn-based gameplay, as it includes the ability to influence time. It has a very interesting story and presents a magnificent visual aspect accompanied by a great soundtrack.",2021-08-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 61065167225de4b94d293c76,MondoXbox, Andrea Giuliani,80,"Cris Tales turned out to be a pleasant surprise, managing to impress us for originality and artistic style, as well as interesting gameplay mechanics. Even if it shows a certain inexperience in the general balance of pace and powers, with some of them too overpowered making it almost useless to look for different combinations, it still remains a great homage to classic turn-based JRPGs, so we can only recommend everyone to give it a look.",2021-08-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 6105726f225de4b94d29319c,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,75,"You can feel that the team poured their heart and soul into the game making it a game that will convince everyone willing to try it, even if they usually do not like JRPGs. It has some issues and for some, the visuals might be too colorful or cheerful, but it is an adventure worth playing through.",2021-07-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,132a0780b11d4cdf8932a239ce86aa4b 5d866f7793765d6778741025,RPG Fan,Nicholas Ransbottom,80,"On its own, Neverwinter is a very solid and very enjoyable MMO — with its free price point, there's no reason that you shouldn't be giving it a chance.",2016-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7693765d6778740f61,MMORPG.com,Christopher Coke,78,"If you're in the market for a lightweight console MMO, look no further than Neverwinter. It's a steal.",2016-08-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7593765d6778740f50,Game Revolution,Gil Almogi,60,"To an extent, I did enjoy my time with Neverwinter. It's extremely mindless grinding, which can be fun now and again when you're feeling non-committal. And from what I've learned of the endgame offerings, when you're fully leveled, you can just experience much of the same. I'm not sure how long someone would want to experience more of the same, and I don't feel like anything I've played warrants going through it all again with another character. It's just not all that compelling, but if you have friends you'd like to quest with, it's certainly something to do… like many other things.",2016-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7593765d6778740f4a,NZGamer,Bronwyn James,70,"Slightly watered down version from PC, but still a good game to enjoy both with friends or alone.",2016-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7693765d6778740fdf,Hardcore Gamer,Jason Bohn,80,"Even with two weeks of play under my belt, I feel like I have probably completed one half of one percent of what the current iteration of Neverwinter has to offer.",2016-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7593765d6778740f1c,The Cube,Zack Hage,80,"Neverwinter is one of the better MMO's to release this generation, and especially on console. It's competence is far and wide, and the developers have clearly put in enough effort to give this game a long life-cycle. There will probably be a dip as usual, but with how great it is, I'm expecting much less so.",2016-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7693765d6778740f97,GamingTrend,Grant Gardiner,70,"There are a lot of small things to nitpick about Neverwinter, but the overall experience is something more than worthy of its exceedingly fair price point. The combat may not be particularly skill based, but there's something very tranquil about doing quests at your leisure, managing your loadouts/inventory, or even just chatting it up with some friends you've made through guilds or questing.",2016-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7793765d6778741004,Fextralife,,90,"An MMO with fast, satisfying combat and a great example of a free-to-play model. Some minor performance problems pop up, but overall it's a very fun gaming experience solo or with others.",2016-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7693765d6778740f77,PlayStation LifeStyle,Paulmichael Contreras,80,"So, ultimately, Neverwinter is strongly recommended for RPG fans, and even more so for MMORPG fans. There are a couple of hiccups from a technical standpoint, and the controls aren't perfect. Graphically, we've all seen better, as well. But there is a whole world of Dungeons & Dragons-inspired adventuring to be had in Neverwinter, and you can see as much or as little of it with friends as you so desire. You're not pushed into spending money on digital goods too much, though the limited stock inventory size does leave much to be desired. Provided the (currently very active) PS4 community holds up over time, Neverwinter will be the MMORPG gamers turn to time and time again.",2016-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7793765d6778741006,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,50,"Bland and grindy, it's tough to recommend",2015-06-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7793765d6778741048,Pure Xbox,Josephine Johnson,70,"Neverwinter's transition to console isn't perfect but it's one of the better implementations we've seen. The gameplay is interesting and varied while combat has been tuned really well for the Xbox One controller. The mechanics are well thought out and it's possible to experience the entire game without spending a dime, despite all the temptations the game tries to throw your way. The technical issues make group play a bit of a chore at times, but the quests are varied and interesting enough to keep you coming back for more.",2015-04-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7893765d677874105c,Critical Hit,Zoe Hawkins,70,"If you've been waiting for an MMO on Xbox One, this is an easy recommendation. It's not particularly deep or intricate, but there's enough content to keep you busy for a long while. The frame rates are a significant problem, but probably won't deter anyone from playing the game.",2015-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7793765d677874103b,GamingTrend,Eric Van Allen,75,"Neverwinter fails to nail the social aspects and adapt to consoles effectively, but it's still a great solo experience. A solid F2P loot-grind with D&D flavor, but it lacks the social aspects that highlight the MMO genre elsewhere.",2015-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7793765d677874103e,Game Rant,Boston Blake,80,"'Neverwinter' is the first true MMO to hit Xbox One, and does a good job bringing the adventures and challenges of an MMORPG to the Microsoft console.",2015-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7793765d6778741011,ThisGenGaming,George Seymour,80,"All together, Neverwinter's port to the console is a great addition to the Xbox's repetoir, and may possibly be a console seller for some.",2015-04-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7793765d6778741008,ACG,Jeremy Penter,0,,2015-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5fabeb86038871749d414b1e,GameSpot,Leif Johnson,70,"Neverwinter now offers more classes and zones than ever before, but combat still outshines every other aspect.",2014-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7893765d677874104b,MMOGames,Jonathan Rodriguez,84,"As a whole, Neverwinter Online is a solid MMO that provides gamers with a world that is heavy on the lore and nostalgia for those who are fans of the Dungeons and Dragons and Neverwinter Nights games, as well as for those who are new to the genre.",2014-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7893765d6778741056,Worth Playing,Redmond Carolipio,70,"As a D&D and Neverwinter Nights fan, I wanted to see what an MMO version offered, and I came away feeling that it accomplished its goals, if only for a month or so. It's like a single-player sandbox dungeon; when I reached what felt to be the proverbial end, it was time to move on.",2013-10-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7793765d6778741035,Gaming Nexus,Travis Huinker,88,"Neverwinter is one of the best free-to-play games this year, with its fluid combat, extensive amount of quests, and Foundry tool in which players can create their own adventures. Most importantly, premium points and items don't affect the game for those who choose to adventure on the free route. Role-playing fans owe themselves an extended journey to the world of Neverwinter.",2013-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7793765d6778741016,PC Gamer,Richard Cobbett,62,"This is yesterday's MMO by the merits of its own content, but compensates by potentially ushering in a DIY revolution.",2013-07-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7793765d6778741042,The Digital Fix,James Marshall,60,"The best part in being free-to-play will be that Neverwinter is there for those looking to try and there's certainly no harm in paddling in Cryptic's pool. The number of players encountered is a testament to its accessibility. However, veteran MMO players may find it too easy; newcomers may disagree with the payoff vs. time spent. Either way it's worth venturing in - just don't expect a tale for the ages.",2013-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7793765d6778741045,Polygon,Griffin McElroy,80,Neverwinter's engaging combat and plentiful free content make up for limited customization.,2013-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7793765d677874100e,Eurogamer,Paul Dean,60,"Then again, if that's all the freedom you need, then Neverwinter is a free, easy and very, very simple game that you can put as much time into as you like.",2013-07-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7893765d6778741059,NZGamer,Matthew Codd,70,"[I]f you're a dedicated Dungeons and Dragons fan or budding content developer, you might just find what you're looking for here. Neverwinter also has a lot of potential; once it has had some time to find its feet (and maybe install a server farm in Australia, but that's wishful thinking) this could be a game worth taking another look at.",2013-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7593765d6778740f12,ZTGD,Jae Lee,75,"There's no doubt in my mind that Neverwinter is most certainly a fun game to play, standing proudly amongst the other F2P MMOs as one of the front liners. However, the suspect use of the F2P model along with a linear, unimaginative quest progression and a lack of good end game content make me feel it still has much to grow before I can proclaim it to be the F2P that completely wiped away the stigma they hold in today's game market.",2013-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7793765d6778741038,GamesRadar+,Adam Harshberger,80,"There's no denying that Neverwinter is derivative. It's a game of borrowed parts and tweaked ideas that sometimes seems a little behind the times. But each of the game's systems, from combat to crafting, is expertly crafted--simultaneously offering depth, fun, and accessibility. Cryptic has created a finely tuned, smooth game that remembers the lessons its predecessors learned, and in the process bookends a long progeny of MMORPG development.",2013-06-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7593765d6778740f22,MonsterVine,Diego Escala,70,"Neverwinter isn't going to be that game that pulls me into the MMO world, but it did a damn better job than many other MMO's out there. The setting is interesting enough and the combat slightly engaging which makes it worth giving a try, but it's going to be the Foundry that keeps players going.",2013-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7793765d6778741033,Impulsegamer,James Wright (Impulsegamer),82,"Neverwinter is definitely one of the best Dungeons & Dragons games that we have seen using the MMO archetype. The world is quite descriptive and the developers ensure that it is well linked to Dungeons & Dragons. Although at times, it is a game of grinding, Neverwinter for us is more about exploration and team work which definitely has us addicted.",2013-06-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7793765d677874100a,Game Revolution,Jonathan Leack,70,If you're a Dungeons & Dragons fan you may be willing to push aside the shortcomings. For everyone else it's a great vacation spot but not the kind of place you'd want to live in.,2013-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7793765d677874101a,The Escapist,Jon Prosperi,80,"Neverwinter is an extremely fun adaptation of D&D's 4th Edition, with all of its strengths and weaknesses. Though the game is arduously linear at times, they've made the roller coaster gameplay into a wild ride with beautiful environments, and just the right amount of freedom to explore.",2013-06-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7593765d6778740f3e,GamesBeat,Stephanie Carmichael,70,"Neverwinter is a fun game, and it's an excellent introduction to the MMO genre. It doesn't feel like you need to dump hundreds of hours into it, either, which may be a drawback for those concerned about endgame. However, I only made it so far through, and Cryptic seems prepared to support the game with new content like Gauntlgrym and the free expansion Fury of the Feywild, which is due this summer.",2013-06-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866f7893765d677874105f,MMORPG.com,Suzie Ford,70,"Neverwinter is worth a visit by anyone who is a fan of both MMOs and of action-RPGs. Despite some glaring issues, including the lacklustre PvP and the Zen Market, the game is wildly fun and is a worthwhile detour on one's journey through the MMO space today. It remains to be seen what Cryptic does with the feedback it has received from the players during the past month, but Neverwinter is one to keep an eye on as time goes by. As the title says, Neverwinter is an Astral Diamond in the Rough.",2013-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,db2d81bb32a845b5bfb1e768e120e2ac 5d866e2193765d6778737fd0,VGProfessional,Mazen Abdallah,81,"The Escapists: Complete Edition is unpolished in many regards, but under that rough lies a diamond that will shine brightly and hook you for hours. Its flaws end up working in its favour as you start feeling the desperation of a prisoner who’s just tired of being stuck, and eventually you need to use your wits and a little bit of hustle to get the job done.",2018-10-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2093765d6778737fa9,Nintendo Life,Jon Mundy,60,"The Escapists is a cute, challenging, and potentially rewarding sandbox game that refuses to hold your hand. Releasing it after the much more refined sequel doesn't prove flattering, however. If you've played The Escapists 2, the original will feel like a notable step back. If you haven't played The Escapists 2, that's the game you should go for.",2018-09-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2093765d6778737f9f,GameSpew,Becca Smith,80,The Escapists: Complete Edition looks crisp and beautiful on the Nintendo Switch.,2018-09-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2093765d6778737f90,IGN Spain,Ángel Llamas,79,"The Escapists: Complete edition live up to its name and become the most complete edition of all appeared to date. In addition, it is a game that adapts perfectly to the style of Nintendo Switch, which together with its low price -14.99 € in the Spanish market- makes it a very affordable investment. If you like different adventures that make us use our brains to succeed, this game becomes a safe bet.",2018-09-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e1f93765d6778737f46,PS4Blog.net,,85,"I really enjoyed playing The Escapists. I must admit that at first though I felt a bit lost and unsure of what to do when the tutorial abruptly ended, but I soon had the game figured out and started to really enjoy it.- I would definitely recommend picking it up since I had an absolute blast writing this The Escapists review!",2016-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2393765d67787380a1,Cubed3,Shane Jury,70,"The Escapists fills a niche that few developers dare to tread: a strategy title that demands planning and focus, leaving no room for failure and very limited handholding. Such restrictions limit the overall appeal, but those brave enough to venture into Mouldy Toof Studios' and Team17's latest release on PlayStation 4 will find buckets of charm and invention to reward their patience, as well as plenty of value for money.",2015-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2393765d6778738095,Gaming Nexus,Randy Kalista,74,"Sometimes you're a rat in a cage. Sometimes you're a lion. But when all your planning, patience, and possibly plain old good luck finally pays off, The Escapists rewards in a rare way. Because in The Escapists, whether you catch a break or catch a beatdown, you'll know you've earned it.",2015-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2293765d677873805d,Impulsegamer,Cameron Grimes,60,"The Escapists is a game that welcomes and rewards creativity, however the patience required may limit its audience",2015-06-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2393765d677873806e,Paste Magazine,Cameron Kunzelman,80,"Does The Escapists explore or expose anything the average person doesn't already know about prisons? I don't think so. It is a puzzle game, and if you enjoy puzzles and you have an extreme amount of patience, I would encourage you to check out The Escapists. If you're looking for a hard, or systemic, view on prisons, I would suggest looking elsewhere.",2015-06-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2393765d67787380a4,CGMagazine,Wayne Santos,75,"If you're looking for a very different, very open ended, very ""freeing"" game about jail breaks, The Escapists will appeal to the experimenter and escape artist in you. It's not going to hold your hand when it comes to enacting a brilliant escape from jail, but if you're willing to watch, plan and be patient it's a very rewarding—if demanding—game.",2015-06-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2493765d67787380b6,Gamers FTW,Jamal Khan,60,"If you are looking for an intricate clinic in the art of escape, The Escapists will have you covered but if you are a casual gamer seeking a fun time than this is probably not the title for you.",2015-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2393765d67787380a8,NZGamer,Bronwyn James,80,"This is a game you will play over and over again if you like strategy games. Any frustration and getting caught is far outweighed by the joy at succeeding in breaking out. Each play through allows you to find another way of escaping, and the leader boards give you something to strive for..",2015-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2093765d6778737f57,PSX Extreme,Ben Dutka,71,"The Escapists doesn't take itself too seriously but definitely asks you to be serious about your approach. Observation, methodical planning, and timely execution lie at the core of the experience, and if you're particularly detail-oriented – and diligent – this game will deliver. You have to like the fun twist on a normally gritty, hopeless situation, and the basic controls are just fine.",2015-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2393765d6778738085,Digitally Downloaded,,70,"Despite these irritants, The Escapist remains light-hearted fun. It's not an especially meaningful or rich gaming experience (and of course, it doesn't try to be either), and it won't be remembered a decade from now as a classic, but it's honest entertainment that does on some level tap into one of the more enduring subsets of the crime fiction genre.",2015-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2293765d677873803d,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,68,"The concept of The Escapists—make friends, make enemies, make crazy tools, and escape from prison through any applicable deviancy—is easy to fall in love with. Reality, positioning The Escapists as a beautiful machine undermined by the gears assigned to power it, is more cruel. ",2015-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2393765d677873808e,GamingTrend,Travis Northup,75,The Escapists is an entertaining open-ended puzzler that delivers plenty of challenge for those possessing the patience to overcome it.,2015-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2393765d677873809a,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,75,"The Escapists is a neat throwback to U.K. gaming's formative years in terms of the gameplay structure and silly humour. It may well be a daunting and often frustrating prospect for those less familiar with that era, but there is scope for many hours of joy for anyone who is.",2015-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2293765d6778738067,Metro GameCentral,,80,"A wonderful throwback to '80s style British gaming, that has much to teach modern titles in terms of player freedom and open world design.",2015-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2193765d6778737ff0,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,55,"The Escapists holds the methodical tedium of a prison life simulator with some escape mechanics built in, rather than a thrilling game in which you plan your escape. More focus on teaching the intricacies of the mechanics in-game would have done wonders for The Escapists and actually hatching and carrying out a master plan for escaping confinement, because at its core The Escapists is a thrilling concept. Instead we get stuck going through the motions like it's The Sims: Prison Life as we realize we're two months into our sentence and no closer to being on the other side of those bars than the day we got thrown into the joint. Time to hit the showers, boys!",2015-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2493765d67787380ba,Push Square,Mat Growcott,60,"The Escapists is excellent at what it does, there's no doubt about that, and it's cornered a market that nobody else dares to touch. It's generous with content, it's deep, and, at times, it's extremely satisfying. Still, it can be very tedious, and as such, unless you're actually in prison and have time to kill, there are probably better ways to spend your limited gaming hours. If the premise intrigues you then by all means give it a go – otherwise, you may want to refrain from spending your time behind bars.",2015-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2493765d67787380b3,Attack of the Fanboy,Dean James,60,"The Escapists can be hours of fun for those who enjoy a good challenge in a unique setting, but abundant troubleshooting can make this a hard sell for a mainstream audience.",2015-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2093765d6778737f54,GameGrin,Steven John Dawson,70,"The Escapists is a ""deeper than appears"" puzzler that will take some getting into, but the pay-off is worth it.",2015-03-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2393765d677873806c,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,70,Methodical and oddly compelling incarceration,2015-03-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2493765d67787380d4,TechRaptor,Luigi Savinelli,75,The Escapists is an interesting game with very solid mechanics and enjoyable visuals. It can feel repetitive after a while and frustrating in certain moments.,2015-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2493765d67787380bd,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,60,"The prison theme is under-represented in games, and a welcome change from the more oversaturated motifs we're often subject to (war, I'm looking at you). 'The Escapists' does have a lot of good ideas. It can't quite deliver on many of them due to a slow interface, weird AI and other design choices. It's a charming indie game that is welcome on the Xbox One but falls short overall.",2015-02-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2293765d6778738055,GameCrate,Kaleb Horton,0,". The concept behind The Escapists is strong, and the strategy is there. But I move at my own pace and care more about the atmosphere of a game than its underlying machinery, and I wish I had a shallow end to wade in for awhile instead of getting hurtled off the high dive.",2015-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2193765d6778737ff3,Press Start,James Berich,80,The Escapists is an interesting concept and one that works well as a game. The visual style’s colourful and cute nature juxtaposed with the violent and gritty subject matter gives the game a dark comedy vibe not unlike games like Worms and Flockers.,2015-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2193765d6778737ff8,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"You're enjoyment while planning the big escape in The Escapists depends on how much you enjoy building out your own fun in a sandbox prison environment. Watching a plan unfold is undoubtedly satisfying, but putting the plan in motion can be tedious. According to the developers, the game will eventually allow gamers to create and share their own prisons, given you a reason to keep the game installed long after you've escaped the included eight prisons.",2015-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2493765d67787380ce,TrueAchievements,Joshua Rust,80,"Prison life isn't easy, that much I have learned from my time playing The Escapists. This game can be frustrating, make you angry, and want to quit altogether. That is, until that one thing you've been missing finally hits you and you make your escape out of a prison. It's a satisfying feeling that I haven't had from playing recent games. That feeling of accomplishment is one that a lot of mainstream games have lacked for some time. The Escapists, if you have the patience to figure it out without using walkthroughs, will leave you feeling a bit frustrated, but incredibly gratified. In a sea of ID@Xbox titles, The Escapists is one not to be missed.",2015-02-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2393765d6778738069,DarkZero,Jorge S Fernandez,60,"The Escapists is an interesting premise for a simulation-style game that offers numerous ways to tackle situations and lots of routines to keep track of. However, the cumbersome interface may impact the enjoyment of anyone playing with an Xbox controller, and with the promise of further updates and additions on the PC side, interested players may want to consider grabbing the game off of Steam instead, if possible.",2015-02-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2493765d67787380c0,GamingBolt,Kurtis Simpson,50,"The Escapists is a game for a very niche audience, as it doesn't provide much in the way of variety to deliver enough entertainment for long periods of time.",2015-02-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2393765d6778738080,IGN,Richard Cobbett,76,"The Escapists makes breaking out of prison as hard as nails, yet soft as taffy.",2015-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2293765d6778738044,Game Informer,Kimberley Wallace,60,"Escaping prison should be more exciting than this. Strategizing is fun, but the amount of repetition gets tiresome",2015-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2393765d677873807d,Pure Xbox,Ken Barnes,80,"[A failed attempt] will either steel you for the next attempt, or cause you to put the controller down in anger. If you're in the former group, the sheer wealth of options available to you, combined with the art style and the occasional laugh-out-loud moment, mean that The Escapists is definitely recommended.",2015-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2293765d6778738037,Gameplanet,Chris Brown,90,The Escapists is a break out success for Mouldy Toof studios. A must-play for indie gaming fans with a little patience.,2015-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2293765d677873802d,Eurogamer,Dan Whitehead,80,"It may have its minor frustrations but there's nothing here that really spoils what is an otherwise delightful and endlessly surprising game. It won't be for everyone, especially those who are unwilling to meet the game halfway and learn through trial and error, but those who welcome its open-ended challenge will find that a long stretch inside proves surprisingly enjoyable.",2015-02-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2093765d6778737f93,Game Revolution,Daniel Bischoff,70,"On one hand, I ended up feeling gratified and at peace doing menial mini-game-like tasks, including exercising and laundry duties. On the other, it seems like Team 17 and Mouldy Toof Studios don't want you playing the role of a prisoner at all.",2015-02-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2093765d6778737f4e,TechnoBuffalo,Eric Frederiksen,0,"If you're going to buy The Escapists, do your research first and make sure you know what you're getting into.",2015-02-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2393765d6778738098,Cheat Code Central,Sean Engemann,76,"""That's all it takes, really, pressure, and time. That and a big goddamn poster.""",2015-02-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 5d866e2193765d6778737fea,TheSixthAxis,Aran Suddi,80,"The Escapists isn't for everyone. The visual style may put some people off, and the general repetitiveness of each day could grate with others. However, The Escapists is a smart title that encourages a player to experiment with different options. There's no single right answer to escaping, though some tactics will bring freedom faster than others. I personally found myself thinking of various plans even when not playing, and working out how viable they would be. If you enjoy crafting and planning, while potentially starting a riot, then The Escapists could be the game you're looking for.",2015-02-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,409270ba4b814c20a761407ab7a49dbd 6252f225008489e208d7e2e2,GameBlast,Alexandre Galvão,80,"Undoubtedly, Aeterna Noctis is one of the best metroidvanias today. Its biggest highlight is due to the rich mythology that was created for the game, along with a gameplay that is both challenging and rewarding. A sure recommendation only for long-time veterans of the genre.",2022-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 6201906b9e5c48c548d7ae89,Niche Gamer,Fingal Belmont,70,"Aeterna Noctis does deliver a satisfying metroidvania experience, but that is all it does. It won’t stay with you or leave a lasting impression other than fatigue. It might have been a better game if it were 25 hours instead of 60; that way it could condense its best aspects into a reasonable package.",2022-02-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61d87cee9e5c48c548d6aa42,33bits,Jesús Díaz-Suelto Berrueco,85,"Aeterna Noctis is brilliant. It has an excellent design and it shows that the team knew what it was doing. It remains at the gates of the outstanding because I consider that there are some points where a bit of braking is passed when it comes to demanding the player, which will cause many players to find themselves with insurmountable barriers.",2022-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61fb7ce49e5c48c548d7868b,WellPlayed,Mark Isaacson,70,"If a challenge is what you’re after, you’ll find it within Aeterna Noctis. There’s still plenty to appreciate and enjoy if that’s up your alley, but it doesn’t do enough to allow its concept to stand out from the competition.",2022-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61d68df39e5c48c548d6a586,PSX Brasil,Luis Guilherme Machado Camargo,60,"If you've played all the ""Metroidvanias"" under the Sun, Aeterna Noctis might be a good recommendation. The game has a solid foundation, but its individual elements don't provide a concise experience as a whole. There is always something unnecessary that tests the player's patience and perseverance beyond what is necessary. In the end, it is a title that will remain in memory not for what it is, but for what it could have been.",2022-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61c5849b9e5c48c548d67f23,NoesPaisparaFrikis,,93,"It exudes ambition, quality and good ideas, and it is an absolutely huge video game in every way.",2021-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61c491349e5c48c548d67d68,Spaziogames,Domenico Musicò,67,"Aeterna Noctis is a clone of the biggest games in the genre, with few good gameplay mechanics and too many issues caused by an imperfect polishing.",2021-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61c1e89d9e5c48c548d671a2,IGN Italy,Alessandra Borgonovo,50,"A metroidvania mixed with a bit of soulsvania that doesn't know what it wants to be and tries a bit of everything, without really succeeding in any particular aspect.",2021-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61e7896f9e5c48c548d6e47c,Checkpoint Gaming,Tom Quirk,80,"Aeterna Noctis is an amazing example of how a developer can mix together gameplay elements from many popular platformers of the past few years to construct something greater than the sum of its parts. While it owes a gameplay debt to games like Hollow Knight, Dark Souls, and Castlevania, Aeterna Noctis’ fascinating setting and enjoyable gameplay make it easy to appreciate on its own. Its beautiful world and gorgeous soundtrack make exploring Aeterna is a joy, even when its high difficulty is knocking you down over and over. If you’ve been seeking your next Metroidvania fix, Aeterna Noctis is definitely worth diving into.",2021-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61bb9ba69e5c48c548d65a0a,Hey Poor Player,,80,"The phrase Metroidvania should not be applied casually, for those two games expanded what was possible, tossing gamers down cryptic corridors instead of cute green pipes. Aeterna Noctis may not innovate much, but it’s a worthy addition to this sub-genre that any fan of Hollow Knight will be pleased to play, if they can overlook the redundancy of gameplay elements. The frequency of the jumping puzzles will push many casual gamers away, but those looking for a classic, hardcore challenge will find it welcomes you with its skeletal hands.",2021-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61d242279e5c48c548d696d8,NaviGames,Luis Miguel Cardenas,90,Aeterna Noctis is a true work of art that stands out for its art and its difficulty. Defining the battle between light and darkness is an epic challenge.,2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61ba34469e5c48c548d6517f,Generación Xbox,Gabriel Fuentes,94,"If you have to play just one metroidvania this 2021, then it definitely has to be Aeterna Noctis, an indie title that can fight hand in hand with any production that is not a debutant. Creative ideas on an already established and proven basis, proof that effort and perseverance in this genre, as in other fields of life, is profitable.",2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61b8a5c39e5c48c548d64293,Push Square,Oliver Reynolds,70,"Ultimately, although there’s a distinct feeling of déjà vu when playing Aeterna Noctis thanks to its unmistakable similarities to Hollow Knight, it thankfully manages to nail the most important elements in a Metroidvania: exploration and combat.",2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61b85aea9e5c48c548d63f3f,Worth Playing,"Chris ""Atom"" DeAngelus",70,"A lot of what I write sounds negative, and that's the difficult part of discussing Aeterna Noctis. It does a lot of things that I genuinely like: It has excellent boss fights, some creative levels, an absurdly huge amount of content, and the platforming mostly works well. That level of heartfelt dedication makes it all the more frustrating when you get caught up on the areas where it still needs polish. I enjoyed a lot of the game, but I remember the annoyances more than the enjoyment. If you're willing to work past that, there's a lot to play in Aeterna Noctis, but it's easy to imagine someone reaching a particularly annoying bit of platforming and moving on to something else, especially because the game's long length can make it feel more exhausting than exhilarating. Metroidvania fans should absolutely give it a shot, but don't expect something as easy to pick-up-and-play as some of the genre greats.",2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61bb7cf19e5c48c548d6581c,Everyeye.it,Andrea Sorichetti,63,"Aeterna Noctis is a product all in all enjoyable, but that wastes the potential in the useless attempt to chase Hollow Knight too closely. The good artistic direction, the excellent combat system and the well-conceived boss fights end up being suffocated by a linear and tedious progression, victim in turn of the desire to want to fill the game with content even when you do not feel any need.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61ba346d9e5c48c548d651a4,SomosXbox,Susana Puche,82,"Aeterna Noctis stands out pleasantly for having a well-worked plot, a gameplay that is a challenge and that does not sin of repetitive and a soundtrack as icing on the cake for an indie work of those that stand out from the rest, totally recommended.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61b8ef829e5c48c548d64a2a,Areajugones,Ronald Goncalves,70,"Aeterna Noctis is everything expected of a metroidvania: extensive, demanding, cryptic and, above all, ready for mastery. Although multiple design decisions tarnish what would otherwise be a masterpiece without hesitation, it is pleasing and recommended for every fan of the genre, especially given its impressive artistic work and wonderful mythology.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61b8ecab9e5c48c548d649cc,Hobby Consolas,Álvaro Alonso,77,"Huge and difficult to say enough, Aeterna Noctis proposes a metroidvania experience only suitable for the most skilled. Its difficulty can be a problem if platform games are not your thing, but if you like great challenges you will not be able to let go of the controller.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61b8cdcf9e5c48c548d6454a,Chicas Gamers,Juanma Luengo,,"The spiritual son of Hollow Knight. The first game of Aeternum Game Studios is an unexpected surprise with a beautiful visual and scenario design, an epic soundtrack and a exquisite playability. Probably the best indie game of the year.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61b7f6129e5c48c548d63e91,Screen Rant,Jacob Zeranko,70,"Overall, Aeterna Noctis is a solid experience with some notable flaws that aren't deal-breakers, but could definitely benefit from a bit more refinement. What it does do quite well is find where its two genres intersect and craft a world and gameplay loop that highlight them quite well. For fans of these kinds of games, Aeterna Noctis is definitely worth picking up.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61b7d4d59e5c48c548d63875,COGconnected,Jaz Sagoo,88,"Aeterna Noctis is a stunning Metroidvania that incorporates the many assets of the genre into one magnificent experience. Combining systematic combat and accurate platforming, the game is varied and challenging.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61b68cd183e54798d121fcf3,IGN Spain,David Oña,80,"Aeterna Noctis is not just another metroidvania, its firm commitment to platforming and its lack of scruples when it comes to being demanding give shape to a video game with character that also stands out for its production values, its progression system, for displaying a world as beautiful as it is enormous and for a soundtrack of those that can be listened to over and over again.",2021-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 61fb79029e5c48c548d7866a,Digital Chumps,Will Silberman,90,"Aeterna Noctis is a delightfully difficult Metroidvania that pushes the boundaries of difficult platforming and combat in a way that keeps the game fun and exhilarating. This hand-drawn action platformer is perfect for those who wanted just a bit more from similar games in the Metroidvania genre, albeit less charming. If you're looking for a solid indie GOTY that effectively utilizes your PS5, look no further than Aeterna Noctis. Good luck, you'll most definitely need it.",2017-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,398144371e664e3785069448ed6589aa 6058c054cfbed43e46464d86,Rapid Reviews UK,Alicia Brunskill ,70,The events of World War II are widely documented from the point of view of the allied forces. You don’t have to search too far to come across stories of the French resistance who fought against the Nazis. But what about those Germans who opposed Hitler’s regime? Through the Darkest of Times takes you on a journey through the build-up and key events of WWII from a German resistance group’s perspective. Sound interesting? Read on to find out more.,2021-03-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 600d27e90f8974118c938e36,Movies Games and Tech,Jack Boreham,85,"As a result, Through the Darkest of Times is an excellent game. Despite some flaws in its dialogue and mission selection. It manages to capture the atmosphere and history of Nazi Germany, showing how effective video games can be as a medium in teaching past historical and political events. While at the same time, offering fantastic strategic gameplay mechanics that make the game stand out within its genre.",2021-01-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5f59389ff7c1f130627f5cd5,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,70,A mechanically-archetypal strategy sim elevated by the potent historical context through which it's examined.,2020-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5f584e70f7c1f130627f59f7,Geeks Under Grace,,75,"Through the Darkest of TImes is a great way to experience the realities of Nazi Germany and try to resist its evil, but it's definitely not for every kind of player.",2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5f4b750062b431526f8e30ec,Generación Xbox,Pedro Alexis,72,"Through the Darkest of Times is not surprising, it's fun and different from normal, but it won't capture the attention of a larger audience.",2020-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5f480dbe62b431526f8e2cb4,FingerGuns,Paul Collett,70,"The Darkest of Times stark and sobering reminder of how lucky we are, and what sacrifices were made for the greater good. As basic as you can get for a strategy game but it’s all the better for it.",2020-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5f479b0e62b431526f8e2b7d,NaviGames,César Aguirre,85,A great journey through history where we learn about the atrocities of Nazism while trying to stop them from the inside.,2020-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5f439f9d62b431526f8e2387,PlayStation Universe,Gio Minor,80,The Night is Darkest Before The Dawn. Through the Darkest of Times is an interesting strategy game that combines the storytelling of a visual novel with the tactics of a war table planner. The art style is striking in its simplicity and the music provides an immersive ambiance. The game's focus on telling the story of the fight against the Nazis from the inside offers a compelling plot and plenty of character moments that draw you in.,2020-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5fb7f38f038871749d415e4a,Area Xbox,,62,"This strategy game offers an intriguing tale while the presentation is lacking, it makes up for it in it’s challenge and the wide choiced it presents you over the course of the game.",2020-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5f3c15d270865763e5606436,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,70,"The writing in Through the Darkest of Times is evocative, powerful and poignant. Too often it's undermined by the game also having systems that contain the same kind of resource juggling and time management that we see in anime dating sims.",2020-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5f3a668759864725e2d7323d,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,90,"Through the Darkest of Times gives players a glimpse of what life was like under Hitler’s rule within the heart of Germany. The gameplay is very strategic, requiring you to pre-plan events as you work towards your goal of helping those who can’t help themselves, yet the stories will test your morality and judgement of others. Despite knowing that history is written in stone, you’ll find yourself determined to try and help as much as you can, not because it’ll change the narrative, but because it’s something you feel you have to do. A second playthrough may not have the same impact as the first one, due to the strict timeline that holds the game together, but you’ll still find yourself drawn back into this dark narrative as you try to help those who you failed the first time around.",2020-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5f02f295d88e035744c19a0b,Guardian,Simon Parkin,100,"This captivating game, which immerses players in 1930s Berlin, is an essential reminder of how fascism takes root and grows",2020-07-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5eb44518bdf729557ef4aa3e,GamingTrend,Ben Lombardo,80,"Not many games have you play the underdog from beginning to end. It's tense, and each passing day keeps you on edge. You'll be emotionally invested in trying to keep your members, friends, family, and even strangers safe as you make choices that will shape your life and their future. Although a second playthrough doesn't hit the same way emotionally as the first, it's still a fantastic title to understand the heart-wrenching reality of that period.",2020-05-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5e9d8292bdf729557ef48cec,GameGrin,Blake Hawthorn,80,Overall this is a nice title and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun but short game.,2020-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5e9d816fbdf729557ef48cea,SECTOR.sk,Jakub Pokorný,70,Unique return to dark Nazi Germany with good story and fair gameplay.,2020-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5ee40795c28b1c4114c285f9,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson,90,"Through The Darkest Of Times is a must-play title that will absolutely blow you away, leaving you with mixed emotions of despair and hope that will stay with you long after the credits roll.",2020-04-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5e90bc13bdf729557ef481ed,Cubed3,Eric Ace,30,"There is little to recommend about this game. The gameplay is not engaging, with mindless clicking in boring gameplay loops, and the story feels like an endless scolding for something no one alive today even did, accompanied by an undercurrent of shame for supposed parallels to modern politics. Some interesting art is overshadowed by how outright simple and stupid most of the characters look. The not-so-hidden political agenda and modern criticisms to the game are so ham-fisted, it is very tough to recommend this unless one is in the mood for a moralizing diatribe.",2020-04-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5e5e53ebbdf729557ef4276d,BaziCenter,,50,"Through the Darkest of Times, as the name suggests, tells the story of one of the most horrifying eras in the history of mankind in a relatively different way, and while the concept seems appealing, the game itself is sometimes not. If you are interested in history, this game is probably the right choice for you, but be warned that the gameplay mechanics are not always working as they should.",2020-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5e515814bdf729557ef414c1,COGconnected,Jake Hill,82,"The management and RPG style made me think of a digital board game like Antihero, but really it plays more like a visual novel — a genre that leans hard on player interaction to involve you in the story. And in that, Through the Darkest of Times was quite effective.",2020-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5e4556d5a575185e266f2b4e,PC Invasion,,70,"Through the Darkest of Times tells a compelling, historically grounded story of German resistance fighters who stood up to the Nazis. Its sensitive handling of difficult subject matter makes it a great game for anyone interested in a serious, emotional treatment of Nazi Germany. Unfortunately, the somewhat shallow strategy gameplay falls behind the deep themes.",2020-02-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5e465ed8bdf729557ef40684,PC Gamer,,87,"A superbly crafted game that serves as storyteller, teacher, and concerned friend.",2020-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5e40502ea575185e266f2540,TechRaptor,Mostafa Hossam,75,"Once you can accept the occasional glitched mission and language mistakes, it is a journey down history that you will never forget.",2020-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5e3d988da575185e266f23bd,GameSpot,David Wildgoose,80,"Through the Darkest of Times paints what feels like an accurate portrait of life in Nazi Germany. Cherry-picking major events, like the Reichstag Fire or the opening ceremony of the Olympics, it convincingly places you at the scene, putting you in the shoes of a regular German trying to come to grips with how one person--or even five people--can respond in the presence of evil.",2020-02-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5e3acb9fa575185e266f1f73,The Digital Fix,Dan Goad,70,"With effective visuals, a moving story, and a powerful message, Through the Darkest of Times is a must for anyone who enjoys historical and interactive story-based games.",2020-02-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5e35302d3ca0110701ecc582,Bazimag,Sina Golab Zade,76,Through the Darkest of Times has a great atmosphere and has a great handle on its bitter but true story. The gameplay gets repetitive fast and it’s not really that beautiful to look at but it’s good choice for those who want to know more about the history of that era from a different perspective.,2020-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5e90964ebdf729557ef48192,Player.it,Graziano Salini,80,"Through The Darkest Of Times is a powerful title, able to do justice to the subject matter thanks to intelligent game mechanics and a first-rate technical/artistic sector, between vintage graphic styles and disturbing music. The world of Nazi Germany, despite some bizza narrative and a replayability not at the top for the genre, is well deepened and able to interest for more than ten hours. If you feel like going for a ride in the worst of historical times, you've just found an intelligent way to do it.",2020-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5e348a133ca0110701ecc480,The Games Machine,Emanuele Feronato,75,"Through the Darkest of Times is a game worth trying if you are willing to forgive a slow paced and repetitive gameplay, in exchange for an exciting and very detailed history lesson. Those who prefer to get rid of the Nazis with a BFG 9000 should definitively look for something else.",2020-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5e34845d3ca0110701ecc3a5,IGN Italy,Diego Cinelli,80,"Complex themes and a gameplay that really conveys the story: Through the Darkest of Times may be a simple game, but it's worth your time.",2020-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 5e39cdfaa575185e266f1e30,Gameblog,Gianni Molinaro,70,"Through the Darkest of Times is a fantastic proposition and very much a necessary game to understand what it could have been like being a german, a human being, during these terrible years. Even if gameplay mechanics fall short, it's still very recommandable for anyone who needs a reminder and/or is intererested in History.",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,180df8fb19134e5ab77392692f83ba9d 616eddb48a1e37b0e132fd65,NookGaming,,70,"With elements and features that allow players to truly take their time playing, Garden Story is an excellent choice for those looking for an easygoing game. Although some core activities can get tedious due to the system design, and gardening and building could have been more fun or at least more purposeful, it has been a wonderfully pleasant journey on the whole. From the melodious music to the pleasing pixel art and cute characters, there is plenty to savor in this game.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 614e38e06d338e3138245269,Rapid Reviews UK,Sophie Hunt,90,"When I imagine my ideal cosy scenario, I picture being under fluffy blankets and playing the latest indie game with a nice cup of tea. The game of choice always has to match the environment. I can hardly be cosy if I’m hunting down the latest cults in Far Cry. One rainy day and a blanket fort like no other, I decided to give Garden Story a go. Instantly drawn in by the adorable graphics and soft-hued colour palette, I knew this light-hearted game would fulfil my recreational needs.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 61c264b79e5c48c548d676c4,IGN Italy,Fabio Canonico,70,"Garden Story offers an enjoyable, light and relaxing experience, although not perfect, between action adventure and life simulator.",2021-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 614758a6c73e2f01e326c7dc,God is a Geek,,70,"Garden Story is a beautiful game with a laid back attitude, but the slow paced gameplay won't be to everyone's taste.",2021-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 6147726ec73e2f01e326c7ef,oprainfall,Michael Fontanini,70,"I have enjoyed my 25+ hours with Garden Story for Switch so far. While I have cleared the story, there are still a few upgrades I don’t have, and more cosmetic unlockables to get for Concord to wear. The game is a very chill, relaxing adventure, aside from the bosses which are more hardcore for some reason. However, casual players can still enjoy it using the option to disable death if they so choose. I prefer not to use such an option unless necessary, but it’s a nice inclusion if you want it. The game is marred by a few relatively minor flaws, like the previously mentioned inventory issues. However, it’s a rather unique and enjoyable little journey overall. You can nab Garden Story on the Nintendo Switch eShop for $19.99, and it is also on Steam. Can you help Concord, the unlikely grape hero, restore peace to an ailing grove?",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 6144cac86a0d35eab0ffbffc,Cat with Monocle,Patrick Schmees,80,"Overall, Garden Story is a lovely and easygoing game that appeals to a broad audience. Despite some easier-than-expected dungeons and some elements being introduced much later than they should be, the game more than makes up for any shortcomings with its charming design, music, and gameplay. It’s enjoyable to play, no matter how you approach it. So jump off the vine and soak up this charming and wholesome experience under the sun!",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 614157a9a1c77bbd39e72ed2,WayTooManyGames,Aaron Price,85,"If you are looking for a stopgap substitute for a 2D Zelda game, but with a bit more to offer in terms of depth and playability, Garden Story is the way to go.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 614958975807301248919806,TechRaptor,Tanushri Shah,75,"Garden Story is a ripe take on Zelda-like ARPGs, but falls short in a couple of aspects.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 613f3cb5e8e573a2aa24dd63,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Nic Reuben,,"The frequent combat in this ARPG is hit-and-miss, but behind it is a sweet and sincere tale set in a land you'll care about saving and starring the G.O.T.Y (grape of the year).",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 613caabbc3fe3874ae8286d2,GameGrin,Adam Kerr,70,"At times frustrating, Garden Story is a fantastic example of how charm can help push a game to the next level, despite some frustrating design choices.",2021-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 6160deea10b39c41d6ea2d42,Hey Poor Player,Daymon Trapold,90,"Some games show that you don’t have to be flashy and dramatic to be epic, and I think Garden Story is a shining example of that. At its core, Garden Story is a game about community and the bonds we forge within our communities. It’s about not underestimating the value of a friendly gesture to someone in need, or just how much we all rely on one another. With a moving, heartfelt story, beautiful pixel art and music, and addictive gameplay, Garden Story is a must-have for your Switch collection.",2021-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 6138fb42518477456113413f,RPG Fan,Izzy Parsons ,80,"As an inexpensive and relatively short title by a one-person team, it is hard for me to lend much weight to the game’s misses. Garden Story’s characters and world have a magnetism; it’s hard to stop spending time with them once you’ve begun, and once you’ve finished the game, it’s effortless to stop back in. If you are happy to delve into an experience where everything but the gameplay shines, then Garden Story is definitely worth checking out.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 6130798041e38db6f1f29c55,Gaming Nexus,Elliot Hilderbrand,74,"Garden Story is not the apple of my eye, nor is it rotten. I enjoyed my time helping Concord clear the rot, especially with the boss fights, but by the third town (out of four) I felt I had picked more apples than I could eat in a week. Dungeons were exciting, but the other mechanics left a sour taste as they were introduced too late to matter and became another mechanic I could easily ignore. Garden Story simply was not my jam.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 6138f852518477456113412a,CGMagazine,Jordan Biordi,90,"Garden Story is a wonderful and unique take on the sim-adventure genre, and it’s definitely worth a look.",2021-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 6124f38e8d9b67f5a31a9bb5,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,85,"Garden Story is not actually about gardening, in the Stardew Valley sense, and that’s great. The story is about growing friendships and the organic development of communities. The mechanics are good enough to keep players engaged with the world. The stakes are never high. Concord doesn’t shine as a protagonist but the world around him is colorful and fun, a good reason to spend 15 minutes at the end of the day doing a little work to make it even better for everybody else.",2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 61241d728d9b67f5a31a9ad0,GameSkinny,Josh Broadwell,70,"Garden Story reaches for the sun with its bold stalks, but a shallow root system robs it of the stamina needed to fulfill its lofty dreams.",2021-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 6123c425dddac9f15dbf37dd,Siliconera,Jenni Lada,80,"There are so many chosen ones in the world. People, animals, and now in Garden Story there’s even a grape. Each one involves doing your best to make your world a better place. And here, things feel a little more local and humble. You’re doing what you can for a community, even if that means running the same sorts of errands repeatedly.",2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 61224ba86ffaa0ca0ef6cdec,Nintendo Life,Kate Gray,70,"As one of the surprise drops of the Nintendo Indie World showcase, we couldn't wait to get our hands on Garden Story, one of the most hyped ""wholesome"" games of the past few months. What we were expecting was perhaps not what we received - and it certainly has its flaws - but nevertheless, we couldn't help being won over by Garden Story's charm as well as its systems.",2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 61228bf76ffaa0ca0ef6ce47,KeenGamer,Kyle Chamaillard,60,"The Grove is slowly getting much weaker, and only one tiny grape is capable of saving it. In Garden Story, you play as Concord and must defend your community against Rot while also uniting the villages that have been torn apart by it.",2021-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 6120d1ddd101b7b5cd498fa5,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,80,"Garden Story is a charming game. While it doesn’t do any one thing perfectly, it does all of it well enough to allow you to enjoy the chilled setting and charming character interactions. It is a delightful RPG, simulation full of fruity goodness, and a very sweet grape named Concord to spend a few cosy hours with!",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 6123b692dddac9f15dbf379d,Noisy Pixel,,60,"Garden Story isn’t necessarily about what you do, since you mostly take on simple and tedious tasks. Instead, the game is about the people you meet along the way, the lives you touch, the connections you make, and ultimately not forgetting about your roots, no plum intended. It has honestly been a while since I’ve been emotionally moved by a game this sweet, especially one paired with a beautiful soundtrack. If you are looking for a cozy world-building game with some combat and a whole lot of charm and whimsy, then The Grove welcomes you like a home away from home. Concord, you’re truly one-in-a-melon, and you did a grape job raisin me!",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 611e89eb9c30d27775959561,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,60,"It's a title that would have been better had its length been pruned back to 8-10 hours. Anyone looking for a particularly chill experience that isn't very demanding may derive more pleasure out of Concord's adventure than I did, but it's hard to overlook how so much of your in-game work just doesn't really matter. The downward sloping difficulty curve, boring daily tasks, and lackluster enemies make Garden Story a crop that's not worth rushing to harvest.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 614a262fc320421e46fc9591,Digital Chumps,Ben Sheene,80,"Taking cues from Zelda and Stardew Valley, Garden Story is a charming adventure packed with action and crafting that can often be oddly paced, dampening the fun of an otherwise delightful time.",2021-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,794bbf45d5fe451d9f805d99d30bbbd0 5d86732f93765d6778756ceb,Nintendo Insider,Ryan Janes,70,"The Bridge is a short but sweet experience. While it may have been the visuals that initially drew me in, the satisfying puzzles that literally revolve around… well revolving your world were what kept me playing. A little light on content, but a game that’s worth checking out especially for puzzle fans.",2017-11-26T05:00:00.000Z,False,674967c55648467ba8e9d163a27170db 5d86732f93765d6778756d17,Switch Player,Ethan Hunt,80,"The Bridge feels right on the Switch hardware, specifically in handheld mode. The atmospheric music, mind-boggling physics mechanics and abstract visual style all amalgamate together to produce one of the best Puzzle games currently available on the platform. With the games' improbable extra challenges and post-game levels, It's sure to keep you going back for quite some time. Providing you don't go insane first.",2017-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,674967c55648467ba8e9d163a27170db 5d86732f93765d6778756cbc,NintendoWorldReport,David Lloyd,70,My brain got a workout plotting courses on 2-dimensional paths that don't exist in the 3-dimensional world but the reality warping experience was worth it.,2017-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,674967c55648467ba8e9d163a27170db 5d86732f93765d6778756c6c,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,70,"Overall I appreciate the care and effort that has gone into making the game as visually stunning as it is while also providing an ample puzzle-solving challenge. While from puzzle to puzzle individual results will likely vary, with some solvable on the first try and others requiring you to take a break to return to it later with fresh thoughts, a lot comes down to how each person chooses to approach them. At the end of the day if you immerse yourself in the challenge, and leave your mind free to toy with different potential ways to solve the problems put before you, The Bridge will give you numerous hours of thought-provoking enjoyment.",2017-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,674967c55648467ba8e9d163a27170db 5d86732f93765d6778756c60,Nintendo Life,Jon Cousins,70,"An endearing combination of influences from art and science makes The Bridge a valuable addition to the Nintendo Switch library, especially if you've never played it before. Sometimes bogged down by showing off its aesthetic strengths at the sacrifice of fully exploring the puzzle ideas and mechanics, The Bridge does suffer slightly due to slow controls and a story/ character that deserves a little more nuance to back up its ambitious and academic influences. What it does do, however, is reward players' patience, calculation and observation with moments that rival some of the best in the genre. A genuinely interesting and challenging experience that, despite a few small flaws, will stretch mental as well as physical muscles.",2017-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,674967c55648467ba8e9d163a27170db 5d86732f93765d6778756c66,Nintendo Enthusiast,Eric Weichhart,80,"The Bridge is without doubt a brilliant idea that features clever puzzles and beautiful artwork. It is without doubt a great addition to the Wii U library, and a must have for puzzle lovers – though it may be quite frustrating for those not experienced in the genre.",2016-04-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,674967c55648467ba8e9d163a27170db 5d86732f93765d6778756cb6,FNintendo,Henrique Pereira,70,"Translating M.C. Escher's mind-bending works into a game leads to The Bridge, a game whose puzzles, mechanics and visual presentation fit perfectly into the artist's legacy. It does exaggerate on its difficulty level, which can make progression too demanding for many players.",2015-10-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,674967c55648467ba8e9d163a27170db 5d86733093765d6778756d6d,Cubed3,Nikola Suprak,70,"It might take a bit to get started, and too many of the puzzles can be solved by accident, but there is enough here to make it worth a look even two years after its original release. It might have taken a while from the construction to finish up, but this is a bridge worth crossing.",2015-10-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,674967c55648467ba8e9d163a27170db 5d86733093765d6778756d55,Nintendojo,Robert Marrujo,83,"Gameplay rules this experience, and every puzzle serves to remind the player of that. That said, a greater variety of enemies would have been welcome, and maybe even crazier level layouts just to see what the design team could really do when they stretched their wings, but overall this is a fine game that every Wii U owner should consider downloading.",2015-09-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,674967c55648467ba8e9d163a27170db 5d86732f93765d6778756cdf,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"The console (and Vita) release of The Bridge doesn't bring anything new to the table from the original 2013 PC release (considering it already had controller support). Those who skipped the PC release (like myself) will be treated to one of the most surreal puzzle games released in recent memory. Depending on your aptitude for logic-based puzzles, you may breeze through the game, or spend ample time rewinding and resetting puzzles. The simplistic control scheme and slow-pacing helps to make the game casual friendly.",2015-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,674967c55648467ba8e9d163a27170db 5d86733093765d6778756d64,COGconnected,Doug Mercer,70,"Overall, The Bridge gets by well on its unique influence, style and on its difficulty. ",2015-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,674967c55648467ba8e9d163a27170db 5d86732f93765d6778756cad,NintendoWorldReport,Bryan Rose,80,"While it lacks in certain places when it comes to presentation, the ambiance makes up for it. The Bridge is different than most puzzlers on the Wii U eShop, but that, along with its emphasis on gameplay, is what makes it stand out the most.",2015-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,674967c55648467ba8e9d163a27170db 5d86733093765d6778756d6b,GamesRadar+,Chris Schilling,70,A fascinating and absorbing headspace in which to spend a few hours.,2015-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,674967c55648467ba8e9d163a27170db 5d86733093765d6778756d67,GameSpot,Britton Peele,70,"Years after its initial release, The Bridge is still a great example of 2D puzzle gaming.",2015-08-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,674967c55648467ba8e9d163a27170db 5d86732f93765d6778756cd7,Nintendo Life,Steve Bowling,80,"The Bridge is a delightful mass of contradictions. It's simple yet complex, and new yet old. Solid mechanics and puzzles that are tweaked to a level of difficulty that is just right — along with an excellent accompanying soundtrack — fill this monotone world with colour. Its focus on gameplay over story suits it well, and though it may be a bit on the short side, it's thoroughly enjoyable.",2015-08-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,674967c55648467ba8e9d163a27170db 6202b3e09e5c48c548d7ba4d,DarkZero,,70,"For a game that was created by just two students, it’s an accomplishment to be incredibly proud of and I know that I’ll be gifting a few of my friends this game throughout the year, even if it is only to drive them crazy with confusion too.",2013-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,674967c55648467ba8e9d163a27170db 5de92850ad4f81777e1f4b5d,Hobby Consolas,Alberto Lloret,72,"An interesting mix of genres (rogue-lite, twin shooter, RPG...), that shines with its atmosphere and exploration bits, but that results a little bit plain in the way the action unfolds. It doesn't help some design choices, like the repetition of the whole level if we die... but if you like Lovecraft, it can hook you.",2019-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,87f6fdd48c5043838c14a68371ad69b2 5f22c076d88e035744c1ca40,Chicas Gamers,Raúl Pinto,,"Lovecraft's Untold Stories takes us back to the mind of the macabre author through a terrible and horrendous story made in Pixel Art. Discover the secrets of several of Great Old Onea, while we try to survive in a game full of dangers and horrors, they want to give us hunt.",2019-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,87f6fdd48c5043838c14a68371ad69b2 5d867fe193765d67787a7084,COGconnected,Alexander Thomas,78,"Had the developers simply slapped the Lovecraft label on the game and not explored the rich mythos inherent in the name, this could have been a disaster of a game, but instead – and despite of its faults – Lovecraft’s Untold Stories is a rich and intoxicating set of tales weaved together, balancing mystery, combat, and madness together in an engrossing experience.",2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,87f6fdd48c5043838c14a68371ad69b2 5d867fe093765d67787a7077,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Antonio Ganga,80,Lovecraft's Untold Stories is a very funny roguelike that will especially delight Lovecraft fans for their narrative and setting.,2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,87f6fdd48c5043838c14a68371ad69b2 5d867fe193765d67787a707c,GameSpew,Chris McMullen,70,"Lovecraft’s Untold Stories is a fun shooter, for the most part. It doesn’t gain much from mining Lovecraft lore; you could swap out the foes for any other number of pixellated nightmares. But slaughtering your way through the hordes is a satisfying and challenging experience, and there’s enough replayability here to keep you diving back into the abyss. ",2019-05-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,87f6fdd48c5043838c14a68371ad69b2 5f2df210d88e035744c1ec50,oprainfall,Michael Fontanini,60,"Lovecraft’s Untold Stories can be a fun game, but its brutal difficulty will turn off many players, especially after you unlock additional characters. There are three difficulty levels, but the game can be pretty brutal at times even on the lowest one. The game’s lack of any way to save at will mid-level (short of finding the new checkpoint machine) will also turn off some players. It can easily take you 10-20 hours to clear one character’s story, depending on the difficulty setting and the character you’re playing as. As the starter character the detective is the easiest, so he may well take you less than 10 hours to beat. I have spent around 30 hours so far with several different characters. There are two more that I still haven’t encountered to unlock yet. It should be noted also that the developers are planning to continue adding to the game now that it has launched (on January 31st). Lovecraft’s Untold Stories is available on Steam for $14.99 or on Gog.com for $12.99. Do you have what it takes to survive the hellish nightmares that await you in Lovecraft’s Untold Stories?",2019-02-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,87f6fdd48c5043838c14a68371ad69b2 62828d4c008489e208d919dc,NintendoWorldReport,Trey Johnson,70,""" There are definitely some spots towards the end that feel like they were just thrown in to add some extra padding, like repeating quests you've already completed and even having to replay a boss fight. It can really take you out of the moment and halt the flow of the game. With the long distance between save points, difficult bosses, and sometimes frustrating platforming, this game will really make you ponder how much suffering you are willing to endure to reach full enlightenment.",2022-05-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,ee3c8148289240a0a0199ddec1e5774e 6070467acfbed43e46466853,FingerGuns,Andy Manson,60,"Ultimately, while 8Doors: Arum’s Afterlife Adventure is a competent enough addition to the Metroidvania genre, with a decent story and acceptable gameplay, it doesn’t do enough with its potential to rub shoulders with the giants of the field. If you’re mad for these types of games, you can do much worse. However, if you’re only interested in something more unique, this probably isn’t interesting enough to do the job.",2021-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,ee3c8148289240a0a0199ddec1e5774e 60768df0cfbed43e46466daf,INVEN,Suhyung Jung,80,"A Metroidvania game adapted from old Korean myths. The graphic painted in dark tones and the background of oriental painting created the atmosphere of this work. The genre-specific elements of exploration and farming have been reduced, but the place has been filled with storytelling. It has surprisingly fulfilling boss battles, and is a work with plenty of control fun.",2021-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,ee3c8148289240a0a0199ddec1e5774e 60707acdcfbed43e464668ce,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,70,"There's a lot to love about 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure, from its ease of platforming to exciting and varied combat. But the obnoxious boss battles eat away at any good feelings you have toward the game.",2021-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,ee3c8148289240a0a0199ddec1e5774e 6070e5a3cfbed43e46466988,Noisy Pixel,,80,"8Doors: Arum’s Afterlife Adventure is an excellent action-adventure that delivers a satisfying experience by using a few notable influences. Normal combat can become monotonous, but fights against bosses are deeply rewarding, mirrored by the sense of exploration needed to find everything the game has to offer. This is a game that’s perfect for any looking for a charming and unique Metroidvania experience, with added layers of difficulties for veterans of the genre.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,ee3c8148289240a0a0199ddec1e5774e 621fc2c018c4f5b9825c2034,Rapid Reviews UK,Joseph Barrood,70,"Sunblaze is a precision platformer that details the predicament that arises when Josie, the protagonist, gets locked in a virtual reality training program. I helped her fight her way through a variety of levels and tried to reconnect her with the real world. Does this training pay off? Or was it time poorly spent? Find out in this Rapid Review.",2022-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,751660a98c974c238203f2ef4e7c5ab6 6137997eea2645107126df3f,Fintendo,Ville Kovanen,80,"""Celeste's smaller-scaled little sister.""",2021-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,751660a98c974c238203f2ef4e7c5ab6 60ea7cd4885a2c0e6549e241,GameGrin,Alana Dunitz,90,Sunblaze is a deceivingly cute game that will definitely kick your butt. Luckily with great accessibility options this game is playable for a wider audience and not just a super frustrating experience. Unless you enjoy that.,2021-07-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,751660a98c974c238203f2ef4e7c5ab6 60db34adc39fc6608bcd76b3,DarkZero,Ian Howarth,70,This is not a game I can recommend for its uniqueness.,2021-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,751660a98c974c238203f2ef4e7c5ab6 60c93fcaa0046674aed16b81,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,60,If you want a challenging platformer that often feels like a puzzle game then Sunblaze will be a welcome addition to your digital library.,2021-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,751660a98c974c238203f2ef4e7c5ab6 60c65b42a0046674aed167b1,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,80,"Sunblaze strikes a good balance of offering a challenging platform experience to old and new fans of hardcore platform fans. The bite-sized design of the levels also makes this an easy game to pick up in short gaming bursts, should you have a busy lifestyle. Sunblaze didn’t make a superhero out of me but I sure did have fun playing it.",2021-06-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,751660a98c974c238203f2ef4e7c5ab6 60c43391a0046674aed166d2,Checkpoint Gaming,Sam Harkin,70,"Sunblaze earns its place as a brutal but mostly fair challenge. It is exciting and fresh in its gameplay in a lot of ways that people should pay attention to. The difficulty will be satisfying for some but frustrating for others. Whilst a lacking story holds it back, clever design mechanics propel it forward. With all that said, when you’re dying every seven seconds, it’s easy for any shining praise to start to dull.",2021-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,751660a98c974c238203f2ef4e7c5ab6 60c283dbab3e90299df70aad,Noisy Pixel,Azario Lopez,80,"Sunblaze will push your platforming skills to the limit. Still, as the challenge rises, so does the knowledge that everything in this game can be overcome with a few well-timed jumps and dashes. The charming design is contrasted by the bloody obstacles that await each level, creating a fun challenge that won’t leave you with too many broken controllers.",2021-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,751660a98c974c238203f2ef4e7c5ab6 60b9c9282e2890d25415971a,DASHGAMER.com,Dan Rizzo,85,"Old-school gamers will love it. The Celeste and Super Meat Boy connoisseurs won’t get enough of it, and the casual gamer will have a ball sinking hours into this fun action-adventure. Sunblaze is platforming excellence, personified.",2021-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,751660a98c974c238203f2ef4e7c5ab6 60b8d4932e2890d254159615,Dragnix,Shaun Joy,80,"A difficult precision platformer that brings variety in level design and great controls, but can't match the feelings and wonder that it's main influence of Celeste. Nevertheless, great for speedrunners and those who want difficulty.",2021-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,751660a98c974c238203f2ef4e7c5ab6 60b8d2832e2890d254159611,NookGaming,,90,"All in all, Sunblaze is a fun, challenging experience. While providing exciting and satisfying gameplay, it isn’t ashamed of allowing players to tune their experience. Accompanied by a good soundtrack and beautiful visuals, this game is a solid experience. It's definitely worth your attention if you’re a fan of hard platformers and stands out as a great example of the genre.",2021-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,751660a98c974c238203f2ef4e7c5ab6 62d4a44d0bfe2deada1979d1,INDIANTVCZ, Barbora Šalandová,50,"Boyfriend Dungeon is not exceptionally bad or good. It is a pleasantly simple but fun experience for the dungeon crawler. On the part of the dating simulator, however, it is painful brainwashing somewhat reminiscent of a visual novel with a lousy story and shallow characters.",2022-03-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 621fc61c18c4f5b9825c2099,Rapid Reviews UK,Joseph Barrood,80,Boyfriend Dungeon is a dating simulation game with a unique twist. Each romantic partner is also a weapon that I could use in the dungeons. I was initially interested in the dungeon crawling elements and variety of weapons but went into the story with an open mind. Did the dating aspects captivate me too? Find out in this Rapid Review.,2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 61b278d9d57242701f4395ef,RPGamer,Sam Wachter,70,"Boyfriend Dungeon is the right kind of weird that keeps you wanting just one more dungeon run, even when it stalls out on you way too early.",2021-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 6141e886a1c77bbd39e7311f,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,"It’s the relationships that you carve as you play that are by far the best thing going for Boyfriend Dungeon. As someone who’s had a relatively late blooming when it came to romance, it’s fun to see how fluid your love life can be in this game, and in that regard I can see others feel the same way and even help some folks climb out of their shells. Boyfriend Dungeon is a very fun experiment that makes up for its lack of depth with an engaging dating aspect that is sure to keep you going til the end.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 613f3cb5e8e573a2aa24dd57,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alice Bell,,"This dating sim meets dungeon crawler has wonderful characters and great writing that delivers some really thrilling romances, but it's let down by the dungeoning side feeling a bit undercooked.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 613cfef1ed73728545cc84fc,LadiesGamers.com,Kierra Lanier,75,"I really enjoyed Boyfriend Dungeon. It actually felt like one of the more satisfying dating sims that I’ve had the chance to play thus far on the Switch. I’ve enjoyed all of the characters in their own way. I liked how each relationship developed, for better or for worse. My only complaints would have to be related to the rogue-lite portion of the game. While competent in its own right, it does feel simplistic in its execution, paired with the fact that the game feels abrupt in its ending portion while you’re having fun. But it is a somewhat unfulfilling experience if you’re coming in because of the combat. Nonetheless, I would still recommend this game for those who are looking for another dating sim to add to their arsenal and don’t mind a more simplistic combat system. The game is pretty polished and I didn’t run into any issues with how the game ran. Even during combat with a room full of enemies on the screen. I am very curious about how this game will be supported and what content they decide to add to this game.",2021-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 6160d0f610b39c41d6ea2d01,Hey Poor Player,Daymon Trapold,80,"Boyfriend Dungeon is a good example of a great, unique game that’s an awesome experience in spite of its flaws. It’s by no means a perfect game. Boyfriend Dungeon has incredible character development, tackles difficult subject matter, has absolutely gorgeous artwork and a killer soundtrack, and is more than addicting enough to get you going back for more and more. And that’s in spite of the lackluster, repetitive, and limited dungeon crawling options available to you. It’s quite unlike any game I’ve ever played, in the best of ways.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 6138fc495184774561134150,RPG Fan,Audra Bowling,81,"Despite some minor flaws, I rather enjoyed Boyfriend Dungeon. At around five to eight hours long, it might be a bit on the short side for those expecting the lengthier content of most dungeon crawlers, but I felt the length was perfect for conveying the story Kitfox Games wanted to tell. Fans of outright challenging games might want to look elsewhere, but those more interested in story and narrative choice with enjoyable-albeit-simple gameplay might want to give this game a look. Getting attached to your weapons takes on a whole new and surprisingly welcome meaning here!",2021-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 613180961a9149c8e46e75c6,MonsterVine,Wes Iliff ,90,"Boyfriend Dungeon is a unique game, but it hits every mark it aims for.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 61343b2bfcc37bee8d17a7fe,Washington Post,Shannon Liao,,"Perhaps it’s a good sign that Boyfriend Dungeon leaves players wanting more — it means that it’s compelling, even if only for a short time.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 62320cb867855975e586e562,Tom's Guide,Veerender Jubbal,60,"Boyfriend Dungeon elicits an emotional attachment to its large cast of characters, but repetitive gameplay and dungeons sour the experience.",2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 612ce2f53434607317d73b75,The Punished Backlog,Amanda Tien,95,"""Boyfriend Dungeon innovates in the realm of story and character, rather than with its gameplay systems, and I think it’s to the game’s benefit. Not every action game needs to reinvent the wheel in terms of mechanics. The experience is straightforward, and allows the spotlight to be on the fun characters and energizing gameplay. [...] I hope you try it out, and when you do, tell me who your fave sword is, and I’ll tell you mine.""",2021-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 6125a38cadb36106839b8122,Shacknews,Donovan Erskine,80,"Boyfriend Dungeon is an impressive matchup of two genres that I’d never think would make a decent pair. It juggles interesting personal entanglements with challenging action gameplay via its dungeons. Though it could really benefit from some depth to its romantic structure, it’s not enough to sour what is overall a fascinating experience.",2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 61256841adb36106839b80f9,Twinfinite,Andrew McMahon,70,"When all is said and done, I was pretty satisfied with my overall experience with Boyfriend Dungeon when the end of the summer rolled. The writing was solid, and I ended up caring about a lot of the relationships that were formed. It is just a shame that the somewhat lacking combat and issues with a couple of the characters and situations arise that end up bogging the game down a bit.",2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 6123eda4dddac9f15dbf3872,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,80,"Bouncing between comical yet often heartfelt dating segments and double-entendre-laden dungeon crawling combat makes for a good genre fusion that stays enjoyable for the 5-10 hours it takes to complete. The action might not hold up to scrutiny and some aspects of the dating sim might not land well for you, but the sum of Boyfriend Dungeon's parts is greater than its pieces. The elevator pitch of dating your weapons is still as silly and goofy now as it was when the game was first revealed.",2021-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 61207c82d101b7b5cd498f0f,GameGrin,Adam Kerr,75,"Despite the game sending a conflicting message about its main theme, it mostly handles a difficult topic well. The combat is fun, albeit limited, but you're likely to enjoy your stay in the dunj.",2021-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 6123a8ea90b676e80f3105c5,CGMagazine,Brock McLaughlin,80,"Boyfriend Dungeon is an enjoyable dating game with some great dialogue, but unfortunately there’s more action off-screen than there is on screen.",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 61215c686ffaa0ca0ef6cc3c,COGconnected,James Paley,70,"Any game that mixes genres like this has to make cuts somewhere. In this case, a little depth is traded for accessibility. While this isn’t the most complex dungeon crawler or dating sim, the final result is still quite satisfying. You’re given ample space to explore your violent and romantic impulses. The dating pool is both expansive and inclusive, with excellent writing to match. Though the combat gameplay loop is simple, it offers an engaging challenge with narrative relevance. On the other hand, each half of the gameplay can feel like a distraction from the other half. Maybe this is the price required when smashing two disparate systems together. Even if you end up missing the absent depth, the laid-back pace is a rewarding compensation. If only one-half of this mashup premise appeals to you, what you’re looking for may lie elsewhere. But if you’re looking to blend hacking, slashing, and smooching, Boyfriend Dungeon will be a perfect match.",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 61238bfb90b676e80f3103f0,Guardian,Lewis Packwood,80,"It's a jokey concept, but this dating game/dungeon crawler deals with everything from stalking to polyamory",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 611ecbec9c30d277759595c1,Polygon,Nicole Carpenter,,"It worked for me because of the earnestness and care with which Kitfox tells this empowered queer story. It's not always pleasant to experience, but it's a story that left me feeling satisfied with the outcome.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 611daec638615e6e58ee2349,NaviGames,Pilar Waldorf,85,"Awarded both for its originality and for knowing how to make you laugh. If you like dungeon exploration and dating simulators, you won't get bored.",2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 611d7bc738615e6e58ee22e9,Game Informer,Liana Ruppert,70,"The story pairs real human experience with comedic levity, offering depth to the game that should appeal to story lovers and roguelike fans",2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 611d21afd2d9925bcbb8cada,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,60,"Boyfriend Dungeon is an excellent example of a flawed gem, with an original premise and an engaging gameplay loop marred by a lack of development of ideas and mechanics. Combat is really fun, until you realize it's kind of shallow. The characters are interesting, until they become unbelievable or downright unlikeable. It's the kind of game that seems pretty great until you really get to know it, after which it can start to feel like work. We'd give Boyfriend Dungeon a very light recommendation, as there's enough here to justify a purchase and you'll likely be glad that you gave it a shot. That said, there are some legitimate issues in its execution, so maybe wait for a deep sale before picking it up.",2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 612978f6300b9f40f6a205db,TechRaptor,Tyler Chancey,80,"Despite an underwhelming boss fight and some undercooked action elements, Boyfriend Dungeon is a great dating sim experience with a lot of heart",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 6123b5cadddac9f15dbf3791,Noisy Pixel,,70,"Conclusively, while I certainly enjoyed my time with Boyfriend Dungeon, the sudden end to its narrative and the half-empty world map left me feeling like I had just finished an Early Access game rather than a full experience. I don’t generally have an issue with brevity in games, but the end to this one just left me craving more because I loved the cast, the representation, and the addictive leveling system. I definitely recommend this title to those who want to dip their toes in the water of dating sims, but a lack of challenge and a rather shallow conclusion end up holding it back from being a must-play experience.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 611d2ecc38615e6e58ee21c9,Metro GameCentral,,60,"An enjoyable, likeable mash-up of dungeon crawler and dating sim undercut by simplistic combat and a short running time.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 611c3addd2d9925bcbb8c341,Checkpoint Gaming,Charlie Kelly,70,"Boyfriend Dungeon is a good dating sim held back to being something truly great by its curious choices and lite dungeon-crawler elements. While you may not get the deepest rogue-like experience in-game, you will be satisfied by some of the intense, hot (and maybe even cute) relationships on offer. Just tread careful ground if you’re sensitive to some of the themes that the game is exploring. Regardless, some good and disposable fun can be had smashing some monsters and pashing some cuties. Delve on.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 611c022bd2d9925bcbb8c2d9,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,75,"Boyfriend Dungeon has a lot going for it and while I loved playing it, it ended feeling like a teaser for a larger game I wish it was. The story, though it may be a bit jarring for some, I found to be thought-provoking and well-written, tackling uncomfortable subjects in insightful ways. The dating sim and dungeon crawling was an odd but well-balanced combination that worked well together but both left me wanting more and before I realized it, the game was over. That's perhaps what Boyfriend Dungeon suffers most from, its length and content. While new character additions are sure to add replay value to the game, in the end, I just wanted more time to spend with these lovable characters and more dungeons to explore in a sense that it felt like it was missing from the game rather than being that good.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 611bf3dcd2d9925bcbb8c2d0,Siliconera,Jenni Lada,70,"One of the things that I believe is the mark of a fascinating game is the ability to inspire strong feelings about it. If it can also leave me wanting to discuss its primary characters with anyone else I know who’s also played it and marathon-play it until I beat it, those are added bonuses. While there are certain things about Boyfriend Dungeon that left me annoyed or frustrated, I also couldn’t get enough of playing it.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 611ad585d43f314421a91340,The Outerhaven Productions,Cam Olmedo,70,"Boyfriend Dungeon is a brief but incredibly well-crafted hybrid of dungeon crawling combat and a visual novel dating sim. It may drop the ball in its main story arc, but the characters and the relationships that can be made with each of them more than makes up for it.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 611a730ad43f314421a91207,GamingTrend,,80,"While it's a bit too short to realize its full potential, Boyfriend Dungeon is still a well written and fun visual novel/dungeon crawler. The characters are lovely, and combat is simple but functional. It's certainly worth playing, but could use more content.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 6119f4d79d9c7d02ee8a916f,Digitally Downloaded,,90,"Someone I know summed up the game perfectly: this seems like the kind of game Tina Belcher (a character in Bob's Burgers) would write. And I am fully here for it. I am head-over-heels for six weapons, something I never thought I would say. The narrative, the gameplay, the music, the animation – it's all wonderful. Any complaint I have lies in the fact I am greedy and want more. Thankfully, more is on the way!",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 6119994b9d9c7d02ee8a90e8,WayTooManyGames,Aaron Price,80,"Boyfriend Dungeon was far more enjoyable than expected. Sure, every character you meet may want to hop into bed with you in an absurdely thirsty way. There could have been a bit more variety in terms of enemies and areas, with me being hopeful that a potential sequel might fix these issues.",2021-08-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 6116f66e86af7ace0e7acdbf,IGN,Miranda Sanchez,60,"Boyfriend Dungeon offers a fun spin on the dating sim formula, but its roguelite parts don't always mix well with developing romance. Being uncomfortably close to the antagonist dulls Boyfriend Dungeon too.",2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 61153e01226e1e6e65313ca8,But Why Tho?,Kate Sanchez,100,"Boyfriend Dungeon is the perfect combo of thirsty and thoughtful. Whether it’s the deliberate decision to embrace an inclusive gameplay experience or the choice to use the characters you meet to explore insecurities and then fight those fears in the dunj, this game succeeds in hitting the feels.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,9e2a830222d9472aa0a0226e2889f09e 60c89f4ea0046674aed16aa4,RPG Fan,Jonathan Logan,75,"With stunning pixel-art graphics, solid combat, and a considerable amount of character customization, you can easily sink a few hours into Foregone, maybe more if you delve into more challenging difficulty levels. However, if you’re looking for a complex Metroidvania full of backtracking and deep lore, I would look elsewhere. Foregone may have left me feeling a bit cold, but if you’re looking for some straightforward side-scrolling action, I suspect it will nicely scratch that itch!",2021-06-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 604a543b529d50e69fa10594,COGconnected,Mario Brash,83,"Despite its style and engagement, it is still pretty formulaic in its execution. Though it lends its own spin to a classic video game genre, fans of the 2D platformer will notice some cues going back to the SNES days. If you love this stuff, there’s every reason to give Foregone a shot. But if you suffer from platformer fatigue, there may not be enough here to rekindle that spirit. If you’re new to the genre, you could do a lot worse than Foregone.",2021-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 60492663529d50e69fa10405,Console Creatures,Luke Williams,80,"Foregone excels in its boss fights, challenges and its fluid controls. And yet, it's repetitive enemy and platform types paired with a sparse and underwhelming story makes Foregone a premium-priced platformer that isn't anything special, but it's far from a bad game.",2021-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 604917f1529d50e69fa103e0,GameSkinny,Jason D'Aprile,90,This gorgeous retro platform adventure deftly mixes traditional linear and roguelike elements into one entertaining package.,2021-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 6039c4d6529d50e69fa0f5b7,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,55,"Foregone is a competent action-platformer overall, not really bringing anything new, but not being outright bad in any one area. Not recommended as an immediate buy, but maybe on sale.",2021-02-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5fe4b5328add7352830ff5b8,Gaming Nexus,Rob Larkin,88,"Looks good, plays good, a nice use of souls-like mechanics to penalize players for dying but still lets you run freely and enjoy the game at your own pace; there is a lot to like about Foregone. It lands itself squarely near the top of the 2D action platformer pyramid. A little more depth in the skill tree and a little more oomph in the special abilities could take it to that next level, but it stands on solid footing and offers a class leading experience.",2020-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5fbd7768038871749d41672e,Generación Xbox,Gabriel Fuentes,85,Foregone is a metroidvania with all the necessary ingredients that will take you to live a thrilling adventure from start to finish with amazing pixel art and a story that will surprise you.,2020-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5fb39fad038871749d415583,BaziCenter,,45,"Quite simply, Foregone, like almost every other game developed by Big Blue Bubble, is weak, shallow, and not worthy of your time and money.",2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5fae940e038871749d415128,Pure Nintendo,David Temple,85,"Foregone is a good 2D action platformer, and worth a play-through. I've played many games that are easy to put down when the review is done, but Foregone is staying in my rotation for a while.",2020-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5faa7aed038871749d414838,Games Xtreme,Darren Pearce,100,"Forgone has a great feel to it, incredibly good animations and superb graphics. The action platformer with rogue-like elements is a strong contender for one of the most accessible, yet challenging titles since Dead Cells.",2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5faa5ca9038871749d41481f,Movies Games and Tech,Diogo Miguel,80,"Forgone might not be a ground-breaking experience, but it’s definitely one that will very likely pleasantly surprise those that play it.",2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5fa8c9c0038871749d414371,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,80,"Foregone is an all-around great game. It’s gorgeous, its combat is slick and entertaining, and its level design is excellent. Besides the aforementioned unfair boss fights, its main issue is the fact that, while competent, it simply does not bring anything new to the table. It pays tribute to tons of previously released games without ever standing out on its own. With that being said, that’s not a dealbreaker by any means.",2020-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5fa6ca5a038871749d4141ee,Cubed3,Eric Ace,40,"If there is one easy way to describe Foregone, it is disappointing. It is on the edge of actually being a very great game, but all of its parts are just completely average. Combat is too slow, gear is too boring, skill upgrades are nearly non-existent and there is just too little that is 'cool' about the game to keep a player going. The game needs far more of its purported story, combat needs to be far more fluid, and the RPG mechanics need heavy expansions before this game can be recommended.",2020-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5fa4ce45038871749d413cec,GamingTrend,Poch Saldana,70,"Foregone is a graphically gorgeous, if not derivative, romp that struggles to create many memorable moments or differentiate itself from contemporary action-platformers.",2020-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5fa36a91fce0972e4e5f9df1,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,Foregone is certainly a solid 2D action game with some nifty RPG elements that'll keep you striving to be the best warrior you can be.,2020-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5fa015b2fce0972e4e5f9800,GameSpace,Matt Keith,75,"Foregone is a solid offering. Combat, progression, and platforming are all fast, fluid, and engaging. What it lacks in fresh, original concepts and mechanics it makes up for a refined Metroidvania experience. If you are looking for a fun, engaging platformer with a good story and some refined mechanics, Foregone delivers.",2020-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5fa4824c038871749d413ca6,Gamefa,Mostafa Zahedi,72,"Foregone is an entertaining 2D game which has used many familiar Elements of similar games. Still, because of repetitive levels and lack of new ideas, Foregone is a mediocre experience. Although because of its fast paced combat and its beautiful art style, it's still worth playing.",2020-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5f9c4e4ffce0972e4e5f947e,PlayStation Universe,Timothy Nunes,45,"Foregone is a mix of ideas that don't mesh well. The name of the game is simplicity, but Foregone contradicts itself with randomized loot, an immense difficulty spike, and a hard turn away from ""play as you like"" after committing to that formula. Foregone is a copycat title through and through with a couple good ideas that are encrusted with careless execution.",2020-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5f9ad5fbfce0972e4e5f91b3,ZTGD,Ken McKown,85,"Foregone is a wonderful surprise in a crowded genre of gaming. There are a ton of other titles exactly like it, but this one just stands head and shoulders above the rest. I cannot recommend this game enough. It might tick all the usual boxes, but it ticks them extremely well. I haven’t had this much reverence for a game of this type in a long time. Do not sleep on Foregone.",2020-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5f99e611fce0972e4e5f9052,God is a Geek,James Bentley,75,Foregone offers a consistent and enjoyable experience but doesn't do anything you can't find elsewhere.,2020-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5f938ab8fce0972e4e5f888c,Hey Poor Player,Gregory Peterson,70,"Overall, Big Blue Bubbles’ latest addition to the Metroidvania genre is a really enjoyable game that I had a ton of fun with. While it may be yet another Dead Cells clone, its weighty combat, challenging foes, slick maneuverability, and gorgeous aesthetics do just enough to set Foregone apart from its contemporaries.",2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5f92659bfce0972e4e5f8616,Kakuchopurei,Jonathan Leo,70,"And that's all that matters in Foregone: the core loop gameplay. It's just fun. Sure, it needs a bit more meat with its narrative, a slightly higher difficulty curve, and a bit more weapon variation, but the overall package is slick and entertaining.",2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5fa2d652fce0972e4e5f9cce,CFG Games,,70,You should play this fast-paced 2D action-platformer if you're tired of difficult rougelike and souls-like platforming games.,2020-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5f8efdd2fce0972e4e5f815f,IGN Italy,Biagio Etna,76,"Foregone, while making the verse to metroidvania and roguelike various, remains a pure and linear action, with solid gameplay and a valuable technical compartment.",2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5f8e9908fce0972e4e5f80ae,PSX Brasil,Renan Gaudencio Vale,80,"With a refined and well-executed technical structure, Foregone is a game that conquers by quality and formal aspects such as graphics and gameplay. Exploration in 2D scenarios attributes a particular style in which the reality of the Calagam universe is possible and challenging within the perspective of the platform genre. Elements of action and combat complete the title being decisive for progression and have direct action on the replay factor. With an emphasis on power lumps and weapon improvements in the classic style, the game is suitable for players who know the dynamics and are familiar with the proposed challenges.",2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5f91cc47fce0972e4e5f853b,GameBlast,Alexandre Galvão,80,"Despite not innovating in much, the gameplay and the freedom provided to build the protagonist's skills are two extremely relevant points to consider Foregone a great addition to the platform action genre. Players who like to collect better and better equipment and seek a moderate level of challenge will be very well served here.",2020-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5f8987fcfce0972e4e5f76d4,TheSixthAxis,Adrian Burrows,80,"Foregone, being a 2D action platformer with a Metroidvania structure, looting mechanics and a smattering of soulslike tendencies, is certainly part of a crowded genre. The fact that it manages to stand out from the pack is a high recommendation indeed. This is a fast, fluid and beautiful action title that will keep you playing until the very end. I may never be able to retrieve that planet orbiting pair of socks, but it was totally worth it.",2020-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5f881712fce0972e4e5f740e,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,80,"Foregone is brilliant looter action game worth sinking time into to. The graphics are gorgeous the combat fluid and rewarding. I enjoyed exploring the world and experimenting with various weapons. It may look like certain games but Foregone easily stands on its own. A real treat on the Switch.",2020-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5f87cd45fce0972e4e5f73ea,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,70,"There’s no better way of describing Foregone than calling it a Dead Cells-inspired action platformer that eschews roguelite elements in favor of hand-crafted levels and checkpoints. It is, for better or worse (depending on your viewpoint), a game suited to those of us who have become exhausted by the randomization and permadeath features many indie developers have been using as a crutch over the past half-decade or so.",2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5f8787ccfce0972e4e5f73c7,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,65,"Foregone is a whirring pastiche of ideas that came to define the last decade of side-scrolling action games. There remains an artful satisfaction to cutting through hordes of exquisitely fashioned monsters across splendid vistas but, without a thought to call its own, Foregone's performance will be consigned to oblivion the moment its player puts down their controller. It's a beautiful, sterile wasteland.",2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5f8d6c94fce0972e4e5f7dd6,Hobby Consolas,Álvaro Alonso,60,Quotation forthcoming.,2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5f86a46dfce0972e4e5f713f,Noisy Pixel,,75,"Foregone offers some fast-paced, and at times, downright frantic gameplay moments providing a sense of accomplishment as you reach level transports or take out massive bosses. The adventure hits a few different high moments but does suffer from some repetitive design choices and enemy variety. Still, I’m left impressed with how Foregone took some chances on a heavily saturated genre and even managed to stand out through its beautiful level design and unique systems.",2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5f8629effce0972e4e5f70ec,Seasoned Gaming,Ryan Mcleod,75,"Though I felt some aspects of the game could’ve been improved on slightly, Foregone still delivers a challenging, frantic and enjoyable experience that shouldn’t be missed.",2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5f85db57fce0972e4e5f701e,Just Push Start,Mark Fajardo,75,"Perhaps the best way to explain Foregone is like this. It's a really fun game, one that I could mindlessly play for hours and feel like I got my money's worth, but there are a lot of generally lackluster ideas thrown in. Most players won't have to worry about most things, will be fine rushing through, and just having fun. For this reason, it's still easy to recommend Foregone, especially if you like the core non-roguelike elements of Dead Cells, you just need to keep in mind it works best if you just go with whatever your luck dictates.",2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5f85c4a6fce0972e4e5f7008,NintendoWorldReport,,70,"Foregone is a good game from start to finish. The combat provides an exciting challenge, the art style is on point, and there are just enough mechanics mixed in from various genres to keep things interesting throughout. However, following the source material of the inspirations a little too closely means Foregone can feel like a lot of good ideas that don't come together in a fully-thought-out package.",2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5ebd0e0ebdf729557ef4afac,GuiltyBit,David Pérez,74,"We are facing a new very funny platform, which also contains touches of Dark Souls, Dead Cells and metroidvania. Luckily this strange mix works, although the title is still in development and has some room for improvement.",2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5e7883a6bdf729557ef45846,The Outerhaven Productions,Josh Piedra,90,"This game is fun, challenging, and highly addicting! The systems are very simple and straight-forward but even though there isn’t much variety to the weapons or gear, the stats on them and the different builds you can do with them offer a lot of depth. There’s still enough to suit different playstyles giving you even more variety and control over things.",2020-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5e787ed3bdf729557ef457f3,Critical Hit,Brad Lang,70,"Foregone is a simple, well-designed action platformer with just enough roguelike elements to the keep the game interesting but lacks the interesting loot and character customisation that would take it to the next level.",2020-03-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5f26cbbfd88e035744c1d75a,Chicas Gamers,Álvaro Bustío,,"In conclusion, Foregone is a very nice pixel art style 2D platformer with some exploration and frantic action. Although it was initially announced for computers, they have announced that in the future it will be released for consoles, so those who do not have a PC with a little patience can get hold of it very soon.",2020-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,aab7e770208a419286ef5fe2f9a98a60 5d866e6193765d67787396ae,MMOGames,Luke Lacey,85,"Evolve is a great game in my eyes, especially for a free game. I had a lot of fun playing it. Though I enjoyed playing as a Monster, I much preferred playing as a Hunter.",2016-10-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e6193765d677873968c,GameSkinny,,30,"Whilst currently the only way to gain silver keys is by playing the game, the fact you can buy perks (which improve your character) with a considerable amount of silver keys, and the fact that certain monsters are just upgrades of others, makes me worry for the future of the game. It might be free to play, but it looks like it may be pay-to-win.",2016-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e6193765d6778739675,Critical Hit,Zoe Hawkins,70,"Some interesting new approaches to classes that are now familiar, the DLC brings some cool things to the table. While it can't fix the core issues with the game, it adds some fresh content for those who are still playing and looking for something new.",2015-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5f93765d6778739609,AusGamers,Steve Farrelly,75,"Evolve deserves its time in consumer hands and is a game that should not be so easily forgotten, but it does need some work to regain momentum.",2015-04-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5b93765d6778739471,TrustedReviews,Stuart Andrews,80,"At its best, Evolve is tense, thrilling and what pundits like to call a game changer, with periods of frantic hunting/fleeing punctuated by explosive confrontations. At its worst, nothing comes together and it all feels strangely flat. With time and experience, we're seeing more of the former than the latter, and all the parts are falling into place. Our only concern is that the core Hunt mode could eventually grow stale with repetition, and that games mixing in the other modes are harder to find than they should be.",2015-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5e93765d67787395e4,PlayStation Universe,Fraser Miller,85,"With its balanced class-based, teamwork orientated gameplay, great graphics and slick mechanics that keep you playing into the wee hours of the night, Evolve itches that competitive urge and feels a lot more evolved that your standard, run-of-the-mill shooter.",2015-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e6193765d67787396a3,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,70,"Finally the 4v1 multiplayer shooter Evolve is here! With the game being primarily developed for online play, just how much fun and life is there to be had in the game from the team that brought us the awesome Left 4 Dead series.",2015-03-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5f93765d677873961f,The Digital Fix,Gareth Gallagher,90,"From the jaws of defeat to glorious victory is an ever-swinging pendulum in Evolve; a constant back and forth filled with blood, teeth and bullets.",2015-03-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e6193765d6778739666,Worth Playing,"Chris ""Atom"" DeAngelus",70,"Evolve has rare highs hidden amongst tedious lows. When the title hits its stride, it is easy to see why it was designed in this way. Hunting down and killing a Monster or successfully overwhelming Hunters through clever hit-and-run attacks is amazing. Unfortunately, far too often, the game devolves into long, boring periods of wandering around followed by brief, intense moments of excitement. It might be a realistic depiction of hunting, but it doesn't make for engaging multiplayer gameplay. Playing with friends helps alleviate some of that, but it also means Evolve isn't something you can pick up and casually play. Add in some balance issues and a general lack of content, and Evolve is a difficult game to recommend. There's a very fun core game here, but it's so buried that most players won't find it.",2015-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5c93765d6778739514,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,80,A stunning idea that requires significant dedication,2015-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5b93765d67787394b1,ActionTrip,"Vince ""Moesha"" Massa",70,"Yes, Turtle Rock has a proven track record with Left 4 Dead, and I do enjoy a good player vs. player game every so often, what I can't quite decide on is if Evolve is going to live up to its heritage and grow on people enough to still be relevant in a few months or if it will succumb to the Titanfall effect: Hot out of the gate, but assuming room temperature not long afterwards. My head hurts.",2015-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5d93765d677873957d,Game Rant,Anthony Taormina,70,"When 'Evolve' hits all the right notes it succeeds at delivering a tense and dynamic boss battles, but if just one thing goes wrong it loses its appeal rather quickly.",2015-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5d93765d6778739577,Gaming Nexus,Jeremy Duff,74,Evolve offers an excellent mix of competitive and cooperative gameplay but it is buried behind a muddled progression system and lengthy matchmaking / loading times.,2015-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5b93765d6778739461,Arcade Sushi,Luke Brown,85,Evolve offers players a chance to tame the wilds of an alien landscape. Only it's never really quite clear just who is the hunter and who is being hunted.,2015-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 62324866274ec35e72dbf32a,Tom's Guide,Alex Cranz ,50,"All the cool guns, graphics and Goliaths merely gussy up an age-old children's game.",2015-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5c93765d67787394fd,Gamers Heroes,Mike Ellum,60,"In a vacuum, Evolve is a game that had a lot of potential but is let down by a serious pacing problem and overwhelming finales. In the real world, it is a fairly competent shooter saddled with an unsettling approach to DLC, bolting on the MOBA costume DLC model to an already full priced game. Evolve is a mutation in the wrong direction.",2015-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5c93765d677873951c,The Angry Joe Show,Joe Vargas,50,,2015-02-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5e93765d67787395ed,Digital Chumps,Will Johnson,80,"In any event, I do think Turtle Rock is on to something. And although I don't think the game's balance is tuned where it should be, they are rather close. ",2015-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e6293765d67787396c5,GameGrin,Ryan Davies,90,"I've had a lot of fun playing Evolve; it's well-balanced, satisfying and wonderfully tense at times. Some elements of the game don't quite match up to the core concept, the maps and the progression system in particular, but it's not enough to hinder the appeal. I hate myself for saying it, but I can see why Turtle Rock has taken the super-DLC route for Evolve. They're going to have a lot of hooked gamers by the end of February, and more than a few that'll be willing to part with yet more cash. That, I think it's safe to say, will be the most important measure of Evolve's success.",2015-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5e93765d67787395d0,Gadgets 360,Rishi Alwani,80,"Aside from the all but obvious graphical leap that this generation of gaming hardware grants us, it's nice to see fresh ideas in terms of gameplay. Evolve and last year's Titanfall are two examples of such originality. While it took the latter a while to get into its stride, it's nice to see Turtle Rock hit the ground running with a surprisingly competent shooter. All of its elements such as the various class options, environmental hazards, and a slew of monster skills come together to make Evolve a frantic, fast-paced game whose appeal is hard to shake off. Barring the quirky progression system that betrays its depth, there's very little else that's wrong. If you're burnt out playing modern day first-person multiplayer shooters, you may want to evolve to better things.",2015-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5d93765d6778739581,Push Square,Ben Tarrant,60,"For all its promise of revolution, Evolve seems to consistently trip where its spiritual predecessor – Left 4 Dead – seemed to excel. The balancing is actually too good, causing it to fall apart when someone doesn't play correctly. The monster gameplay is pleasantly the best aspect, but feels undercooked anywhere else but Hunt mode. This is surely a game that'll only improve as its community stabilises, but right now it's hard to recommend unless you've got a group of willing friends.",2015-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5c93765d677873950b,ThisGenGaming,Justin Foreman,80,Evolve is currently the best multiplayer experience I've had in a VERY long time.,2015-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5c93765d6778739500,Pixel Dynamo,Tom Yeates,83,If it bleeds you can kill it,2015-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5b93765d6778739467,Daily Dot,Dennis Scimeca,60,Endless jogs through and hiding in forests and combat that wasn't satisfying for all its vagaries made Evolve palatable for me only in small doses. It was nothing I wanted to play for extended sessions.,2015-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e6293765d67787396b2,VGChartz,Chris Matulich,,Do yourself a favor and pick-up Evolve at some point; you won't regret it.,2015-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,False,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e6093765d6778739644,GameWatcher,Chris Capel,70,"In short: not quite the evolution in multiplayer gaming we hoped for. Get friends together or good all-round players and Evolve can be a blast, but anything less than that and you'll be bored in far too short a time.",2015-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e6093765d6778739641,Wccftech,Jeff Williams,86,"Evolve captures the imagination of our childhood and brings it to life. It does so with a complete sense of being there, as much as can be had in a game. It's great, but perhaps a bit too expensive.",2015-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e6093765d677873962b,GamingTrend,Jay Malone,80,"Evolve is a brilliant concept that, when matched with the right players, can be a lot of fun to partake in. The many unlocks and well-balanced characters build upon that at every step. That being said, simply finding random people that know how to properly strategize is hit or miss, at best. But when you do find the players, or pair up with friends, Evolve can produce some unforgettable excitement that is unlike any other multiplayer experience out there.",2015-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5c93765d6778739527,The A.V. Club,Ryan Smith,100,"Under the right conditions, Evolve emerges from its chaotic approach as something sublime. But there are too many moments where I feel like a skinny 17-year-old kid hopelessly trying to guard LeBron.",2015-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e6193765d677873968d,New Game Network,Josh Hinke,68,"Evolve can be good fun. But between those moments of entertainment, the experience is often interrupted by unbalanced mechanics and matches that are over before they begin.",2015-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e6193765d677873966c,Digital Spy,Liam Martin,60,"As it stands, it's a game that could really benefit from some additional content if it's to evolve into the next must-have multiplayer shooter.",2015-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e6093765d6778739651,Telegraph,John Robertson,80,If you're prepared to embrace its intimate teamwork requirements then Evolve supplies a rewarding multiplayer experience.,2015-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e6093765d6778739649,Guardian,Rich Stanton,80,"With the ability to play as a monster against a human team, Evolve offers something unique – and surely one of gaming's best-ever tribute acts. When you're fleeing from the hunters and get trapped in their containment field, swatting desperately while looking for an out, you think back to those Power Pills and how far we've come.",2015-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e6093765d677873962e,ZTGD,Ken McKown,85,"Evolve accomplished what it set out to do, and I am having a blast learning all the concepts it delivers. As long as I have friends to play with, it will continue to be in my rotation of games to play. My only concern is fatigue setting in with some players, and the base dwindling. This will kill the game, as playing solo is simply not the route to go.",2015-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5f93765d6778739628,We Got This Covered,Chaz Neeler,60,"Evolve can flourish when you have a team of dedicated friends ready to play, but those rare moments of brilliance spent fighting against the monster are simply outnumbered by the moments you spend fighting the actual game.",2015-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5d93765d67787395a8,Kotaku,Tina Amini,100,A solid multiplayer experience that's fun to play over and over again until you've mastered it.,2015-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5c93765d677873950f,USgamer,,60,"Evolve is somewhat difficult to recommend outside of a fairly limited context. The core gameplay is great, but everything surrounding it is problematic. As Bob says in his second opinion, hunting a monster with a group of friends really is sublime. But its attempts to add value outside of that core mostly fall flat, and its lasting appeal is hurt by the inherently problematic nature of random co-op and the rather shallow pool of available monsters (unless you're willing to shell out the extra money for a Behemoth). It may have been beyond Turtle Rock's resources, but Evolve really could have used a single-player campaign. Without it, it feels unfortunately limited—a single great idea buried under matchmaking queues, unbalanced A.I., and underwhelming tertiary modes. It may eventually be a lot more; but for now, Evolve's weaknesses outweigh its strengths.",2015-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5c93765d67787394d2,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alec Meer,0,"Don't underestimate how clever and how careful Evolve is, and just how many deeply different elements it genuinely manages to balance. But sadly that's not backed up by a huge amount of personality.",2015-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e5b93765d6778739477,Kill Screen,Reid McCarter,76,"When the pieces come together as they're meant to, Evolve is satisfying in a bone-deep kind of way.",2015-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d866e6193765d677873969f,Geeks Under Grace,Joe Morgan,78,"If you're looking for a good story-driven game, this probably isn't for you.",2015-02-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,16b7c8509ea8427898981145d244316c 5d867d2a93765d6778796bd3,PS3Blog.net,,75,Frost is an interesting game overall. It's a well designed and different type of deck-based game.,2018-10-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d867d2a93765d6778796c4d,PS3Blog.net,,80,"Frost is a minimalist deck-building card survival game on Nintendo Switch that I highly recommend that you play on Nintendo Switch. Its gameplay mechanics are easy to understand but hard to master, and I'm sure you're going to love your time with this indie release from Studio Tenebres, Stage Clear Studios and Digerati.",2018-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d867d2a93765d6778796c3e,Xbox Sector,Nick Harrington-Lewis,77,"Frost is a superbly thought out deck-building strategy game. With continued support in the form of additional scenarios or even new rule sets further down the line, there is the potential for a classic in the vein of Carcassone here. If you have even a passing interest in board game type experiences developed into video games, give Frost a try.",2018-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d867d2a93765d6778796c0e,Wccftech,Kai Powell,73,"Frost is one of those rare solitaire card games that force the player to consider both moves they're making now and moves ten steps ahead if they're looking to keep treading forward. Unfortunately, there's little room for error and the slightest miscalculation will send the player to an icy grave.",2018-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d867d2a93765d6778796c26,NintendoWorldReport,David Lloyd,70,"The biggest draw for me was the challenge of figuring out the best strategy for survival. After that first successful journey my interest suffered frostbite until it succumbed to hypothermia only a few hours after that. I'd still recommend playing it but just like trying to play pond hockey on a negative forty day, it probably can only last a few hours.",2018-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d867d2a93765d6778796bea,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,70,"Frost is mechanically sound and has all the hallmarks of a truly great single player card game. Sadly, its inability to take the concept and really drive home something impactful leaves it feeling a little shallow and limited in the end; a missed opportunity for something so gorgeous and refined.",2018-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d867d2a93765d6778796c55,Handsome Phantom,Philip Neyman,80,"It’s easy to lose hours at a time playing Frost, in a good way. You’ll find yourself being swallowed up by the Frost within just one or two steps from the sanctuary of the Refuge and then immediately try again hoping to reach it this time. Fans of deck building games and solo survival games will find a lot to love here.",2018-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d867d2a93765d6778796c52,GamingTrend,Shaun Woerner,80,"Frost takes the deck-building and survival genres and mashes them together to create a truly challenging and strategic game. At times the game can feel unforgiving and overly hard, but requires players to actually think about their next move rather than rushing through a turn. The art style is beautiful ,and paired with an erie soundtrack creates an unsettling and true survival feeling.",2018-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5d867d2a93765d6778796be1,GamePitt,,90,"Frost is a turn-based card game in which each draw of the cards could literally be life or death for your character. As with any strategic game, I would highly recommend you choose to go through the tutorial and take in everything it says before-hand, otherwise your enjoyment will be severely affected. Overall though, Frost offered me a challenge which you don't see very often on the Switch and it kept me hooked for hours upon hours as I furiously played the game to try and make it through alive! If you have a Switch (or any other console as it's on them all) and you like survival games but you want something different and something which isn't about Zombies, pick up Frost today.",2018-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,1d43b9f055f846f38413d036f0cc2a04 5e6a7af5bdf729557ef444c0,GamingTrend,David Flynn,95,"Dandara is an excellent game and I can't believe I haven't heard people talking about it. Its unique movement is accompanied by an equally unique world, soundtrack, and symbolic story that will fascinate lore nerds. While it's controls may not support the precision combat asks of you, the Salt is definitely a world worth saving.",2020-03-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5efc92b0d88e035744c190e8,33bits,Pablo Jiménez Martín,85,"Dandara is the perfect example that it is always possible to innovate no matter how well-trodden a genre is. Taking the well-known bases of the Metroidvania, it manages to give a twist to the formula to be able to differentiate from the rest of the games of the genre. All this is wrapped up in a pleasant and detailed audiovisual section.",2019-05-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3e93765d6778789c12,Kinglink Reviews,Frank Reese,90,"A unique but strange game. Great character and art design really make this something special, though the control scheme is truly unique as well.",2019-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3e93765d6778789ca1,peppage,,80,,2019-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3f93765d6778789cb4,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,80,Brazilian developer Long Hat House prevails in forging a gaming and cultural touchstone in Dandara.,2018-12-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3f93765d6778789cba,Pure Nintendo,Justin Sharp,60,"In the end, I didn't enjoy my time with Dandara. The controls, while unique, just didn't work well for me–especially in combat. Dandara wants players to explore but the incentive just wasn't there. If you're looking for a Metroidvania with a unique control experience and a great art styles, Dandara might fit that bill. Otherwise, I'd pass on this otherwise beautiful game.",2018-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3f93765d6778789cae,GameSkinny,Jeffrey Rousseau,90,"Dandara is an indie game that couldn't have released at a better time. It's a surreal, magical, platformer",2018-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3f93765d6778789cbd,GameCrate,David Sanchez,75,"Dandara proves that there's still originality in a decades-old genre. It changes the way you control the player character, breaking from Metroidvania traditions, and creates new types of puzzles and methods of progression along the way.",2018-02-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3f93765d6778789cb7,God is a Geek,Gary Bailey,60,"Dandara has some interesting ideas and great visual design, but it rarely feels rewarding. It drags in the middle and the final third just frustrates, sucking the fun out of the experience.",2018-02-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3e93765d6778789c7f,TheSixthAxis,Miguel Moran,60,"Dandara is a beautiful game with a fresh movement mechanic, but it doesn't come together as well as I had hoped. Leaping across platforms is satisfying when it works, but aggravating when it doesn't, and even when the leaping does what you want it to do, you'll find annoying backtracking or bizarre navigation puzzles to overcome. There are some great moments in Dandara, but the headaches you have to deal with to get to them aren't always worth it.",2018-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3e93765d6778789c79,DualShockers,Lou Contaldi,75,"Dandara is more than the average Metroidvania and is a game worth your time. Although its unique stop-and-go gameplay may have you stumbling at first, movement turns into an art form as you get accustomed to it. And though not everything about Dandara stands out, the titular character is executed so masterfully it is hard not to be impressed with the folk-lore based heroine.",2018-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5f248c60d88e035744c1d11b,oprainfall,Josh Speer,70,"Despite my complaints, I had a mostly positive experience playing through Dandara. For $14.99, I got about 15 hours of playtime. The mixture of creative world design, unique gameplay mechanics and challenging bosses make this a worthy game, despite the oppressive difficulty of a few sections and occasional lack of balance. While I never felt like I got to know Dandara as a person very well, the world of Salt was still one of haunting beauty that I’d love to return to. I’m impressed by this first mainstream release by Long Hat House, and look forward to what else they’re able to create. Dandara isn’t perfect, but it’s a laudable attempt, and one that I won’t soon forget.",2018-02-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3f93765d6778789cb1,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,73,Dandara's unique gameplay and trippy atmosphere make it a worthwhile gravity-defying Metroidvania but don't expect to enjoy it for very long because it'll be over much sooner than you'd hope.,2018-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3e93765d6778789c7c,Shacknews,Kevin Tucker,60,"The time I've spent with Long Hat House's latest title has forced me to reevaluate my expectations of the Metroidvania subgenre. On one hand, Dandara is a perfectly serviceable romp through a series of well-designed and attractive environments; on the other, it's a deliberate yet confusing sidestep of well-established gameplay conventions. It may be that Dandara's atypical traversal mechanic will click with some players, particularly those who pick up the game for the Nintendo Switch or mobile devices, but others may find that the game's middling charms aren't enough to make up for its potentially-frustrating controls.",2018-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3e93765d6778789c73,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,90,"An amazing story about fighting oppresion, figuring out who you are and what is your place in the world. Filled to the brim with engrossing encounters and cleverly designed boss fights.",2018-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3e93765d6778789c82,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,75,"The hook of Dandara is most certainly its unique control style and whether or not you can master and enjoy playing that way. For people craving something different and who want to be challenged it throws quite a lot at you that you’ve never seen before and it can be thrilling. For anyone expecting things to be more traditional and perhaps a bit casual-friendly unfortunately it likely won’t be a great match unless you’re willing to push yourself. I’d be very curious to see what would come out of a sequel and how its style could be refined further. The bones of greatness are very much there, but to enjoy it you’ll need to be willing to put up with some rough edges.",2018-02-11T05:00:00.000Z,False,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3f93765d6778789cab,Nintendo Times,Craig Majaski,80,"Dandara is an enjoyable Metroidvania with unique gameplay mechanics that feel fresh and fun – when they work. Sometimes the game’s controls can be a bit fussy, which can lead to unfortunate deaths. The game can sometimes be more frustrating than it needs to be, but underneath is a fun world to explore with some great visuals. Yet another great game for the Switch!",2018-02-08T05:00:00.000Z,False,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3e93765d6778789c6a,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",John Walker,,"Of what I've played so far Dandara offers a fresh new way to play a very familiar format, with deft design and strong puzzling wit. I just wish it had remembered to give me a reason to do so.",2018-02-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3e93765d6778789c76,Goomba Stomp,Patrick Murphy,80,"A solid Metroidvania elevated by a unique gameplay mechanic. 'Dandara' suffers a bit when it focuses more on combat than exploration, but never strays from the path for to long. Visually and aurally pleasing, its odd world doesn't come with much narrative, but still manages to tell a story via its atmosphere.",2018-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3e93765d6778789c70,Nintendo Insider,Darren Palma,70,"Just like the world of Salt, Dandara is full off ups, downs, lefts and rights. While it does try to have a crack at creating a unique Metroidvania experience, the very control mechanic that gels it all together can at times be its biggest flaw. Bouncing around in an empty room gives you a belief of a watertight control system, yet when facing a room full of foes and bullets all firing towards you in such an unorthodox pattern it gives you the sense that luck plays a part in the progress. As much as I liked the overall idea of Dandara, it did manage to provoke me in ways where I had to solemnly apologise to my little Nintendo Switch.",2018-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3e93765d6778789c6d,Destructoid,Kevin Mersereau,70,"Dandara has a firm foundation, but suffers from inherent design flaws and a lack of direction. Despite its imperfections, I mostly enjoyed my time with it. It treads a lot of familiar ground with its gameplay mechanics, but those were the portions of the game I found myself having the most fun with.",2018-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3e93765d6778789c66,GameSpot,Tom Mc Shea,70,"The sense of mastery never quite comes, resulting in a game that flashes its potential in one scene only to undermine that thrill soon afterward. Even with its occasional stumbles, though, Dandara offers enough excitement and beauty to push you onward.",2018-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3d93765d6778789bf8,PC Gamer,Shaun Prescott,68,"A prickly 2D Metroidvania with a curious twist, Dandara admirably finds something new to do with the genre, but it's tough work to get onboard.",2018-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3e93765d6778789c47,Switch Era,Carl Baker,100,"Dandara is truly one of a kind: there was nothing quite like it before hitting Nintendo Switch and I don’t suspect there will be anything like it again. Players take control of the game’s titular character, Dandara, as she seeks to free the Salt and its children from oppression; the central themes in Dandara deal with shaping a world that prioritizes art, knowledge, and discovery over militarism and capital. Dandara blew me away from start to finish.",2018-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3e93765d6778789c44,Hobby Consolas,Alberto Lloret,79,"Dandara is an artistic pixel art metroidvania with ideas of his own, like an original control scheme and a little Dark Souls touch. The problem is that, as a game designed to be played on smartphones without physic controls, the gameplay mechanics and power ups tend to be a little simple. But if you love the metroidvania genre, you'll enjoy it.",2018-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3e93765d6778789c41,SwitchWatch,James Romero,80,Dandara is a game built out of passion and a strong identity. This shines throughout and its a great example of touchscreen use on the Switch and a fantastic game.,2018-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3e93765d6778789c3e,Spaziogames,Domenico Musicò,80,"Dandara is an ispired metroidvania with no gravity gameplay that maybe can confuse someone, but is definitively a brilliant one.",2018-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3e93765d6778789c3b,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,80,"While a few consistent problems weigh it down, Dandara is still an engrossing adventure. As many times as the in-game map bugged me or the difficulty got me down, I kept at it, working my way through the peculiar world, seeking out new items and upgrades and figuring out how to move around delicately to attack or avoid foes. It might not be for the faint of heart, but Dandara is a wonderfully idiosyncratic game.",2018-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3e93765d6778789c1b,Nintendo Life,Jon Mundy,70,"Dandara is a 2D Metroidvania platformer that's admirably intent on doing things differently, from its Brazilian folklore-infused narrative to its unorthodox and touchscreen-friendly controls. It can be a little awkward to play as a result, and it's got its fair share of structural niggles, but Dandara provides a genuinely fascinating world to spend some time in.",2018-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3d93765d6778789c0c,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,80,"Even so, Dandara‘s seemingly-impossible feat at combining elements of platforming, combat and strategy within its explorative template takes some doing and is almost an accomplishment in of itself.",2018-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d867b3e93765d6778789c21,GameXplain,,75,,2018-02-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,a5dbe3de0fb14e029d78f85b25e89ca6 5d86794c93765d677877df15,Planet PlayStation,Charles Kyle,88,The developers really took the time and care with this little game. It's not that long of a game but definitely had some effort behind the few hours it takes to complete. They tell a story of an undying love and devotion of a husband mourning the loss of his beloved wife. They really portray the lengths one will go to get that one last moment with their special someone. The artwork and lighting in this game is really beautiful and stands out among the other games I've played as something unique. This title was really a refreshing and moving one.,2018-12-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794c93765d677877df04,Kinglink Reviews,,80,"An amazing story, that had me wanting more, and wanting to see what would happen next. It’s not without some minor flaws, but if you are willing to go along for the ride, the story will be enjoyable.",2018-06-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794c93765d677877df0c,GearNuke,Danial Arshad Khan,70,An emotional tale that is extremely short but also worth the time spent if you can get over its flaws. The pacing could be a little better and the gameplay could have avoided the repetitive nature of its design but it is still a good experience overall.,2018-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794c93765d677877df12,NintendoWorldReport,Alex Culafi,75,"Last Day of June is mostly quite good. It's a story-driven game with one of the best-told stories I've seen in some time, and it offers an emotional edge that's likely going to leave you with a lot of feelings by the time you reach the credits. The gameplay, however, is passable at best and annoyingly repetitive at worst, and while it didn't fully keep me from wanting to reach the end, it added a somewhat frustrating slog to get there.",2018-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794c93765d677877df0f,Nintendo Life,Liam Doolan,70,"Looking past the mediocre puzzle and adventuring elements as well as the cinematic repetition, Last Day of June excels at storytelling – conveying emotion on-screen in a way few other games manage to achieve. The developer has admittedly done a sound job at making a title involving such depressing themes as beautiful as possible – through its unique animation, perfectly synced soundtrack and stunning visuals. If you do intend on playing this, the ending is as catastrophic as it is comforting.",2018-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794c93765d677877df09,Nintendo Insider,Darren Palma,80,"Last Day Of June is a short but satisfying tale that uses the Groundhog Day formula to immerse you in a touching and thoughtful way. It’s clear to see that the game’s core inspiration has been taken from Steven Wilson’s haunting but beautifully animated music video “Drive Home,” which is something that constantly looms in the background. Yet while it doesn’t shy away from very serious real-world situations, it also doesn’t tastelessly sink you too deep into its dark depressive undertones either. It has a clever approach, especially considering the choice of medium that it uses, which is all so beautifully and carefully constructed to tell you its story.",2018-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794c93765d677877df18,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,85,"I’m sorry if this review is somewhat evasive but I don’t wish to do anything to ruin the outstanding story in the game concerning love, loss, and even sacrifice for the sake of others. There’s no getting around the somewhat repetitive nature of the core gameplay as you relive the same events multiple times and try to affect different outcomes. There were also a few times where I wasn’t 100% sure what I was expected to do but the thing is, if you are a sucker for a great story, Last Day of June will absolutely suck you in and help prove that games have an amazing power to connect you to a meaningful story.",2018-03-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794c93765d677877df06,Cubed3,Adam Riley,70,"Last Day of June is a great example of how to turn a short tale into an engaging interactive experience, one that importantly does not overstay its welcome. There may be one or two frustrations along the way but, all-in-all, it tugs at the heart strings in the right places on the story front, and also engages the brain on the gameplay side of things enough to make everything feel extremely satisfying once it reaches its conclusion.",2018-03-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794c93765d677877defa,Buttons and Mash,,75,"Last Day of June is an ambitious title that tackles the long-established question of whether changing events can prevent a tragedy. The execution of the art direction and narrative is immaculate and genuinely immerses you into the game and its character. However, it is sadly brought down by the gameplay loop and its repetitive nature. At first, the idea sounds and plays interestingly but ends up weakening the impact of June’s death and the drive to reverse it.",2018-03-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794c93765d677877deb3,RPG Site,Elizabeth Henges,70,"Last Day of June is a short but emotional tale that is worth an afternoon playthrough, though at times the gameplay feels a little lacking.",2017-11-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794c93765d677877deb6,New Game Network,Charlie Nicholson,75,"Though not entirely devoid of the repetitious, occasionally aimless gameplay that afflicts several narrative-driven adventures, Last Day of June quite often redeems its down periods as a filmic, affecting examination of grief.",2017-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794c93765d677877deb0,CGMagazine,Lane Martin,50,"Last Day of June wants you to feel a certain way, but the way it goes about it is clumsy and haphazard, and the visuals are unsettling.",2017-10-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794c93765d677877debf,VGProfessional,Luciano Rahal,80,"Last Day of June may not appeal to the mass, but it is truly a touching one that will leave an unforgettable mark to everyone who plays it.",2017-10-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794c93765d677877debc,Sirus Gaming,Leif Rey Bornales,95,"If you’re after an experience that touches your heart and soul, I recommend that you play this game. There is nothing more compelling than a game that lets you experience a journey as beautiful and as tragic as this one. A game that’s worth it from the beginning until the Last day of June.",2017-09-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794c93765d677877deaa,ZTGD,Justin Celani,70,"Shortly after the intro moments, when I realized that The Last Day of June wasn't a title about the end of summer but the last day of a person's life, the reality set in that this was going to be an emotional rollercoaster, and it surely is.",2017-09-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877de80,PC Gamer,Austin Wood,68,"A joy to view but sometimes a chore to play, Last Day of June delivers a touching story that's worth finishing.",2017-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794c93765d677877de87,Level Down Games,El Frankero,84,"In a nutshell, this was a fun puzzle based game with a great story and an art style that truly impresses.",2017-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794c93765d677877deb9,SquareXO,Rebecca Stow,80,"True to the success of recent emotional indie games, Last Day of June is a bit like a playable version of Disney’s heart-wrenching film UP. A puzzle adventure game which incorporates the ability to rewind time and fix your mistakes, Last Day of June is certainty an experience.",2017-09-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877de4e,GameSkinny,,60,"Sadly, thanks to poor storytelling and frustratingly repetitive game design I was just left feeling angry at the end of the game; not sad.",2017-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877de77,Worth Playing,David Silbert,84,"Last Day of June is an emotional roller coaster that explores the themes of love and loss in interesting ways. Its simple story is an effective showcase for the diverse and charming cast. Its puzzles serve as fun palate cleansers that, despite their easiness, guide the narrative from start to finish. The stingy auto-save might have caused me some grief and an hour of lost progress, but that shouldn't deter fans of the genre from giving it a try. Be sure to keep an eye out for that pencil-and-paper symbol!",2017-09-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877de6f,Twinfinite,Irwyn Diaz,80,"Strangely enough, the game manages to convey a wealth of emotions through its wordless narrative and faceless cast. After the credits rolled, I couldn't help but think about how far we would personally go to save someone who was important in our life. With its simplistic puzzles, captivating narrative, and amazing art style, Last Day of June is definitely a game you'd want to pick up.",2017-09-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877de7d,Areajugones,Juanma García,70,"Last Day of June is a game that, even though it is not as emotional as it could seem, does a great job entertaining the player and delivers a story where everything revolves around the memories.",2017-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877de44,PS3Blog.net,,90,"Last Day of June is a cinematic game in which not a single word is spoken. It is a meticulously hand-crafted experience with a very colorful and charming look that will grab your attention from the moment the title screen pops up. It is a tale of love and loss that will keep you coming back for more until the end, and one of the best games on PlayStation 4.",2017-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794c93765d677877dead,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,70,"More a work of art than a game, Last Day of June depicts a beautiful, powerful story that works wonders when combined with Steven Wilson’s music and aesthetic.",2017-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794c93765d677877dea8,Geeks Under Grace,,75,Last Day of June is a worthwhile experience marred by narrative decisions and unskippable cutscenes,2017-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877de75,Washington Post,Christopher Byrd,,"While I think ""The Last Day of June's"" narrative flow is slightly undermined by the fact that players can spin their wheels looking for puzzle solutions, it is, on the whole, a small, vibrant game that reminds us that everyone is filled with depths that belie the selves we present to the world.",2017-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877de23,TechRaptor,Georgina Young,70,"While short, Last Day of June is a nice story that will capture you for the entirety of your playthrough. However, the ending ensures that the game won't stay with you after you're done.",2017-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877de1a,COGconnected,Lydia Tang,77,"It would have been so easy to fall into cliché with the uncomplicated characters of Last Day of June, but the writing here speaks of the keen awareness the developers have towards the themes of the game.",2017-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877de17,PlayStation Universe,Emma Withington,80,"A simplistic tale dealing with the most complex of human emotions. Have a box of tissues at the ready, as Last Day of June punches you right in the kidneys.",2017-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877ddd3,PS4Blog.net,,85,"Last Day of June is a unique experience with a great art style, and an interesting story that unfolds through the eyes of the different characters felt great. I definitely recommend this game to those of you looking for something new to try on PlayStation 4!",2017-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877de20,God is a Geek,Chris White,85,"There's a fantastic story here, filled with some great concepts and plenty of poignancy, ready to make you question the importance of life.",2017-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877de26,Cerealkillerz,Gabriel Bogdan,75,Last Day of June offers a real beautiful story accompanied with an amazing soundtrack and some Tim Burton-like animation style. Sadly the game don't deliver on the gameplay side and offers till near the end of the game nothing but a painstaking experience. If you look for an emotional adventure you still will find some enjoyment in the game.,2017-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877de1d,Cultured Vultures,Jimmy Donnellan,70,"It's light on gameplay and may make a few missteps, but Last Day of June's important themes will resonate with plenty of people.",2017-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877dd9d,Destructoid,Rich Meister,80,"Last Day of June presents a pretty depressing love story in a charming and visually amazing package. While it certainly isn't for everyone, those with a fondness for narrative focused games best enjoyed in on sitting will find an enjoyable, if terribly sad experience.",2017-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877dd9a,Gameblog,Filipe Da Silva Barbosa,70,"If you like to be worn by a melancholic atmosphere, enchanting visuals, and a touching story, be sure that this game titillate your chord and perhaps knows how to make you shed a little tear.",2017-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877dd94,VideoGamer,Alice Bell,70,"The Last Day of June is an emotional, gentle puzzle, where you must live one sunny afternoon over and over again to try and avert tragedy. It doesn't feel especially new, but it'll still probably make you a bit teary.",2017-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877dd8e,GameSpace,Damien Gula,70,"Before you pick this game up, know what you are getting yourself into. It gets messy and you may only play it once. This is not a game you play for the fun, but for the feelings. So, be open to getting a little uncomfortable… and don’t blame the onions, it’s ok if you tear up a bit.",2017-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877dda3,Cubed3,Olivia Falk,70,"Last Day of June is a frequently beautiful experience, with a likeable cast, gorgeous visuals, lovely music, and an ending that feels like both a logical conclusion and a tear-jerking finale - yet it stumbles when it comes to actually being a game. Its core concepts are sound, but the constant repetition quickly erodes much of the gravitas, especially for players who get stuck and need to spend some time jumping back and forth between characters. It says something that the game was at its best in its final fifteen minutes or so, where much of the ""real gameplay"" was thrown out in favour of an ""interactive movie"" approach. Of course, throwing out that gameplay altogether wouldn't do the title any favours, as its narrative and mechanics are intrinsically tied together and designed to play off one another. It's just a shame that one of those halves is decidedly weaker than the other.",2017-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794b93765d677877de14,WellPlayed,Kieran Stockton,68,A visual masterpiece with an interesting central gameplay idea that unfortunately fails in its main mission of being emotionally engaging,2017-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 5d86794a93765d677877dd38,Impulsegamer,,80,"The Last Day of June is probably one of the most original stories of 2017 that really pulls at your emotional heartstrings. Given the 'loss' of the game, each player will interpret this differently as you explore a life and lives as we follow the journey of Carl, June and those around them. Sure, this review is a little vague but I so don't want to spoil this game for those that want to play it!",2017-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f9b7d87d6ea4ac1bb26d49683bd7064 6020fbb70f8974118c93a507,Worth Playing,Lauren Hall,85,"Enjoy Kosmokrats in short bursts and avoid frustrating yourself into burning up in orbit, and you'll be fine. The puzzles are fun for a while, and the silly Russian accents and exemplary voice acting is cute. Quit before you get frustrated and start to rush and fail. That's your cue! Come back later, potato peeler pilot. If you do come back, there are higher difficulties to unlock, should you become a drone pilot pro. Until then, das vedanya, peeler, and may you gently nudge together your Space Force pieces with finesse and not punt them all over the solar system.",2021-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,aa4a9efb67fc445e8995c45c1d6dfb42 5fd8afa6038871749d418d78,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,80,"Kosmokrats is an interesting puzzle game hidden behind a plot of a fictional Soviet Union that has reached for the stars. The different decisions we can make are interesting and will make us replay the game several times, but the management part can be a bit distracting from the puzzles.",2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,aa4a9efb67fc445e8995c45c1d6dfb42 5fd89ddf038871749d418d6f,SECTOR.sk,Denis Mačor,65,"Dark comedy from USSR space station offers rare experience with jokeful concept, but stereotypical quests.",2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,aa4a9efb67fc445e8995c45c1d6dfb42 5fc12b4b038871749d416a9e,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,65,"Kosmokrauts did not wow me at all with its shallow, repetitive, and intentionally clunky physics-based gameplay, but it oozed so much charm with its goofy visuals and superb voice acting, that I decided to keep on playing just to be greeted with some exaggerated Russian accents and dumb puns.",2020-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,aa4a9efb67fc445e8995c45c1d6dfb42 5fb7a9bd038871749d415d9b,Entertainium,Gareth Brading,,"Kosmokrats has a funny, well-written story and a great soundtrack, but the somewhat frustrating puzzle design and control can occasionally hamper your enjoyment.",2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,aa4a9efb67fc445e8995c45c1d6dfb42 5faba376038871749d414ab7,GameMAG,,80,"Kosmokarts is yet another indie title, that goes against loud voices who are often stays dissapointed with modern games and all too familiar gameplay mechenics. Here you can expect a really unique mix of LEGO, Tetris and some painfully sweet challenges. Right until the credits roll Kosmokrats manages to stay fresh with many new gameplay tricks, while the borderline absurd plot continue to make fun of charismatic space comrades.",2020-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,aa4a9efb67fc445e8995c45c1d6dfb42 5fa96b6f038871749d414652,God is a Geek,Chris White,85,"Kosmokrats offers a nice change of pace from other physics-based puzzler out there, with a dark comedic edge and some challenging puzzles that become more complex over time.",2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,aa4a9efb67fc445e8995c45c1d6dfb42 5fa9387c038871749d4144f4,Screen Rant,,70,Kosmokrats' hilarious story eclipses its gameplay.,2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,aa4a9efb67fc445e8995c45c1d6dfb42 5fa30865fce0972e4e5f9d86,Cultured Vultures,David Harris,55,"Kosmokrats' Soviets-in-space setting and the story hit some good notes, but it's all let down by the gameplay. I really wish I could recommend the game, but this is one to avoid as it stands, comrades.",2020-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,aa4a9efb67fc445e8995c45c1d6dfb42 5fa2fa2dfce0972e4e5f9d35,TechRaptor,Cody Peterson,85,"Kosmokrats pulls off charming dark comedy, engaging puzzle gameplay, and excellent repercussions for player actions.",2020-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,aa4a9efb67fc445e8995c45c1d6dfb42 5fa2fa0cfce0972e4e5f9d32,GameSpew,Chris Mc,60,"Kosmokrats is only ever a few steps away from infuriating, and if you’re to get the best out of this puzzler, you’ll need a lot of patience.",2020-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,aa4a9efb67fc445e8995c45c1d6dfb42 5d86724393765d6778750c24,Cubed3,Greg Giddens,80,"Neither really a game, nor an experience, GNOG is like a child's quest for discovery, and incorporates the wonder and charm you would expect from such an offering all through simplistic, almost minimalistic, design. It's so very fleeting, taking a mere hour to complete, but it's something that will stick with you for its terrific presentation and concept.",2018-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724393765d6778750c43,Ars Technica,Steven Strom,,Gnog is an extremely relaxing game about fiddling with surreal puzzle boxes. Its short length is well worth the price of admission. Buy it.,2018-08-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724393765d6778750c27,Gaming Nexus,Dave Gamble,80,"With a trippy art style reminiscent of the LSD-enhanced art of the 1960's and a unique musical sound, GNOG is a game that doesn't take itself too seriously and encourages you to just play with it, and maybe even solve a puzzle now and then.",2018-07-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724393765d6778750c3a,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",John Walker,,"It's just simply a wonderful creation that you absolutely should buy and play. It's brief – the nine levels will perhaps take you a couple of hours – but a splendid couple of hours they are. Daft, fun, exuberant and very pretty, it captures a sense of joy like little else.",2018-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724593765d6778750ccf,The Game Fanatics,Caleb L'Etoile,,"If you have a PSVR setup at your home, GNOG is an absolute don't miss. It's a stunning and immersive experience, and it's an experience that you can also easily share with your friends and family. As a TV based puzzler too, it's pretty darn good, just a little less worth the $20 price tag on it.",2017-06-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724593765d6778750cc2,GameMAG,,60,"GNOG is a bizarre collection of puzzles with unique style, unusual concept and problems with game design. Developers simply forget to give necessary hints and tips to solve the puzzles. As a result it is very easy to get stuck in and start to experience unpleasant emotions. These feelings are compounded by annoying music, which consists of several samples and plays in a circle. Fortunately, the game can be completed without new-fangled VR-gadget, but you are likely to be disappointed in any way.",2017-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724593765d6778750ccc,Gameblog,Thomas Pillon,80,"GNOG is a wonderful puzzle game. Its colorful graphics, oniric mood and thoughtful puzzles makes it worth a look for every fan of the genre. Unfortunately, its very short length makes it miss the must-have category.",2017-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724593765d6778750cd1,Pure Playstation,Merle Alix,80,"GNOG is a unique puzzle game that offers interesting visuals, interactive and music infused puzzles, and seems more like an interactive art exhibition than an actual game.",2017-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724493765d6778750c95,PS4Blog.net,,80,"I enjoyed my time with the game for my GNOG review. It's a colorful and charming release with some clever puzzle toy things you can interact with for a couple of hours or so as you try to find the solution to each micro puzzle that will, in turn, contribute to bringing you closer to the larger puzzle at hand. The game can be played either on PS4 as is or you can jump into its PS VR compatible mode to really get into the puzzles as you manipulate each toy, so that's a nice bonus for those of you who own Sony's latest hardware add-on.",2017-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724493765d6778750ca9,DualShockers,Leif Conti-Groome,80,"The only people I wouldn't recommend this to are those looking for a challenging, more-traditional puzzle game or those who have a distaste for games that can be labelled ‘casual'. But those with a PSVR should take this as a heads-up, this game is a great addition to the still limited PlayStation VR line-up. And it's also a good title to have in your normal PS4 library as well. GNOG serves as a great way to spend an afternoon and one of those rare occurrences where you'll want that earworm (albeit a relaxed, whimsical one) floating around in your brain.",2017-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724493765d6778750ca3,Cubed3,Thom Compton,50,"Gnog is a basic clicking game with a great universe and some simple puzzles on the side. For a kid, this would be immensely rewarding. For puzzle fans, this won't even begin to feel rewarding. Perhaps with deeper puzzles, Gnog would feel a bit more enticing. Currently, though, it's just a lot of bells and whistles with little reward for the player's precious time.",2017-05-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724593765d6778750cab,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,80,"GNOG, even though it was made with the PS VR in mind, it's a fun and visually incredible game, even in a flat screen. It's a short yet fun experience, but it's not made for every player.",2017-05-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724493765d6778750c9a,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,65,"GNOG is a game that defies explanation. It is a weird, abstract puzzle game that has a sense of play and about it, but ultimately leaves you wanting a little more.",2017-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724593765d6778750cbf,Reloading BR,Felipe Mesquita,75,"GNOG's two hours are light and not so challenging but still, solving these puzzles and making the heads work can be a fun process. The visuals and the music make this a relaxing and very unique experience, and although very simple, it did leave me in the wishing for more content within the game.",2017-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724493765d6778750ca0,GameSpew,Matt Eakins,70,GNOG is an artistic fever dream that oozes imagination; it is equal parts delightful and bizarre.,2017-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724393765d6778750c54,Thumbsticks,James Sweeting,80,"Gnog is a pleasing and relaxing experience; one that understands what its strengths are and focuses making them the best they can be. Plus, it is the perfect length for escaping the dull and drab realities of the real world, and diving into the pastel-drenched absurdities of Gnog.",2017-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724493765d6778750ca6,NEOsite,Daniel Stroński,55,"Design and music, although bizarre, makes a pleasant experience. Unfortunately, the puzzles are ridiculously easy and quickly become boring, turning the game into some kind of mundane clickfest.",2017-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724493765d6778750c9d,Game Informer,Kyle Hilliard,78,"Gnog is a relaxing puzzle experience. None of the boxes make your brain hurt, but each offers a rewarding set of engaging tasks",2017-05-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724493765d6778750c66,Metro GameCentral,,70,"Bizarre, abstract, and completely beautiful. GNOG's puzzles aren't difficult but they are strangely entrancing, especially in VR.",2017-05-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724493765d6778750c97,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,90,"I've rarely been as delighted in simply immersing myself into a game as I've been with GNOG. It's weird, it's colourful, it's creative, and every time I completed a puzzle box, and was given another ""parcel"" to unwrap and unlock another puzzle, I couldn't wait to tear the parcel open, if for no other reason than to see just what kind of beautiful lunacy I'd get to see next.",2017-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724493765d6778750c7f,TheSixthAxis,Aran Suddi,80,"There's nothing quite like GNOG out there in design terms , with each monster puzzle box giving the impression of being a toy. The VR aspect is a really nice option that enhances the experience too. However, while GNOG looks and sounds great, it doesn't generally offer much difficulty, instead happy to almost point out the answers to you. A charming but short and simple puzzle game, it's nice and accessible to everyone.",2017-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724493765d6778750c7c,Push Square,Graham Banas,70,"More a nifty little virtual reality experience than a game but with an almost overwhelming amount of charm, GNOG is delightful. While it by no means feels like a full-sized title, that doesn't mean it isn't fun. It may not take you too long to see all that it has to offer, but it's still an absolutely beautiful game that you'll want to get lost in.",2017-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724493765d6778750c76,Game Revolution,Griffin Vacheron,80,"GNOG is thus an imaginative, worthwhile creation, unlikely to win over non-puzzle fans but certain to at the very least charm most everyone else. If you do own PlayStation VR, my gut tells me you'll want to experience GNOG regardless. If not, its mere $15 asking price is, in my view, still plenty justified.",2017-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724493765d6778750c8f,PlayStation Universe,Thomas Halston,75,"Gnog is a unique puzzler that combines truly great puzzles with a fantastic visual experience. The game is short but sweet, and is perfect for kids due to the easy controls and vibrant colours.",2017-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724493765d6778750c87,GameSpace,Gareth Harmer,70,"However, despite my gripes, I’m holding out for more Gnoggins to build on that short PS4 experience, especially with Steam and iOS launches planned for later in the year. If KO_OP decide to include additional game modes and more puzzles to solve, GNOG could become a real head-turner.",2017-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724493765d6778750c82,COGconnected,Tyler Treese,68,"It's not so much that I was left wanting more, but rather that I wasn't fully satiated with what I had.",2017-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724493765d6778750c73,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,80,"Gnog distills the joy of fiddling with switches, dials, and knobs into a potent liquid and then uses that fluorescent elixir to invigorate a monster's brain. The result is a collection of orderly puzzles eager to illustrate logic while soaked in giddying medley of spaceships, electricity, and mother birds. If you were ever allowed to peer inside of a candy monster's skull, Gnog is precisely what you would find.",2017-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724493765d6778750c64,PS3Blog.net,,85,"I love puzzle games, and GNOG ended up being something completely unique and different from what I usually get to play. It has great and colorful graphics, a nice variety of puzzles and a good mix of music tracks that will keep you focused on the things you can interact with. I really can't talk more about the game without considerably spoiling its toys and puzzles, but rest assured there is a nice variety to keep you entertained for a while. Will you be able to find all the solutions? Are you good enough at puzzle games? Then be sure to give GNOG a go on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR!",2017-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724393765d6778750c60,Short Pause Gaming,Bender Holt,80,"Although GNOG is a brief experience — it can be completed in less than 3 hours, by my count — it still is a very enjoyable one. The soundtrack is great, the presentation is unique, and the puzzles kept me engaged throughout. It's definitely a game worth considering if you love music as much as I do — especially if you also have access to PlayStation VR.",2017-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724393765d6778750c32,TechRaptor,Samuel Guglielmo,75,GNOG is a fun puzzle game that really does have some great ideas wrapped up in one of the most entertaining presentations I've seen in a while. I just wish it was longer.,2017-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724393765d6778750c1e,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,70,"GNOG is a curious beast; an odd monster, or series of monsters rather. It's a visual and auditory treat, with bright colors and rich soundscapes highlighting a bizarre game that doesn't seem to really have much direction or purpose. The puzzles are fun to poke, prod, and figure out, particularly in VR where each puzzle diorama head really has a chance to come to life in front of you, but the sense of wonder GNOG tries to invoke fades too quickly, leaving me with the feeling that this is more a sensory artifice than it is a digital Rubik's Cube.",2017-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724393765d6778750c1b,CGMagazine,Tyler Jones,70,"With just a handful of puzzles it'll also be over in no time, so it's best if you just take your time and take in all of the sights and sounds while you can.",2017-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724493765d6778750c79,CGMagazine,Chris Carter,70,"With just a handful of puzzles it'll also be over in no time, so it's best if you just take your time and take in all of the sights and sounds while you can.",2017-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5d86724393765d6778750c49,Destructoid,Jordan Devore,80,"Most everything is well-thought-out, polished, and delightful",2017-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,dff5698e513d49f4b6823c6472f07137 5f022de6d88e035744c19981,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,70,"For fans of story-heavy games, the PC port of Heavy Rain is definitely worth a look. It’s got that interesting story going for it, a unique way of telling said story, and a nice PC port to back it up. Sure, it isn’t without some issues (such as the different writing problems and the lackluster controls), but it’s a worthwhile experience regardless and one I would recommend.",2020-07-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d9d50b2c348b168d818b48f,Geeks Under Grace,,90,"One of the best games from last gen, if you enjoy crime drama, if you're a fan of Yakuza or Judgment or Quantic Dream studios, you have to play Heavy Rain.",2019-09-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e193765d677874dae8,Bloody Disgusting,Neil Bolt,60,"It will infuriate, it will make you laugh unintentionally, and cringe to the center of the Earth at times, but Heavy Rain is still very much worth investigating for its bold, and often striking, weirdness.",2019-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e193765d677874db61,GameSpace,Emily Byrnes,80,"If you have played Heavy Rain before, I haven't. So I can't quite recommend to you whether or not to purchase this game because of any differences it may have had between console and PC. ",2019-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e293765d677874dba4,GBAtemp,Pranavsingh Dhunnoo,78,"With its gripping plot and innovative controls, Heavy Rain is worth trying out for narrative-driven game lovers looking for something new.",2019-07-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e093765d677874d9f8,GamingTrend,Lawrence Le,65,"Nine years later, Heavy Rain's flaws have only become more pronounced. Even so, strong narrative design can't be denied, and it's just enough to ease the pain caused by the game's more outrageous blunders.",2019-07-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e093765d677874da10,TechRaptor,Richard Costa,70,"If you've already played Heavy Rain on PS3, you won't miss anything. If you're totally new to it as a PC gamer, it might surprise you with its branching narrative and raw drama, even if the writing occasionally misses the mark.",2019-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e193765d677874dabd,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Liz Lanier,,"If you loved the game when it first came out, you may find that Heavy Rain has lost some of its initial spark in comparison to newer games.",2019-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e093765d677874da14,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,80,"More could have been done to make Heavy Rain a bit more palatable for modern audiences, but the fact is that it’s still a great story-driven game despite its myriad of issues.",2019-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e093765d677874d9e9,PlayStation Universe,,90,"Heavy Rain looks fantastic on PS4 and still has the power and sophistication to leave a lasting impression. Despite not fixing the glitches and awkward, robotic crowd scenes for this remaster, Quantic Dream's interactive drama is an absorbing experience not to be missed.",2019-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e093765d677874da00,PC Gamer,,69,"Heavy Rain is poorly written and not as smart as it thinks it is, but has a genuine sense of choice and consequence.",2019-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e093765d677874d9f5,Attack of the Fanboy,Kyle Hanson,70,"Heavy Rain was quite the unique release in 2010 and is still worth a look for genre fans. This PC re-release improves a lot of things about that original experience, but doesn't go as far as it could in some respects.",2019-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e093765d677874da16,Saudi Gamer,صالح بازرعة,70,"Entertaining narrative experience charms you with its events and mysteries, but it ends up with many plot , holes and unexplained events, with shallow gameplay & tiring controls. No effort has been done to the PC port but it's a good opportunity for new players, as for players who played it before I don't recommend replaying it.",2019-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e093765d677874da12,Merlin'in Kazanı,Ahmet Özçilingir,75,"Heavy Rain is perfect game, PC port looks good and works smoothly",2019-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e093765d677874da19,Game Revolution,Tyler Treese,70,"Despite having some awkward control quirks while playing with a mouse and keyboard, the PC version of Heavy Rain is just as solid as the PlayStation 4 re-release.",2019-06-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5f6766f65ac19625d336c4e7,GAMEtainment,Mark Ruhland,83,"The developers of Quantic Dream had already shown with Fahrenheit how to create an exciting interactive thriller and how such a concept could look like. With Heavy Rain, they had landed a really big hit and made sure that many players are immediately excited or beam with anticipation when they announce a new project. Even if the technology of the game has gotten a bit outdated, it doesn't diminish the fun of the game. The hunt for the Origami Killer is simply an incredibly exciting thriller and an absolutely terrific gaming experience. It's a bit surprising that the DLC ""The Taxidermist"" was not included, other remastered releases have done better. On the other hand the absence of this mini addon is not a big loss. If you already own the PS3 version, you don't have a compelling reason to switch to the PS4 version. Anyone who hasn't experienced Heavy Rain before and likes such games is highly recommended to catch up on this title.",2018-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e193765d677874dae5,GameCrate,Angelo D'Argenio,65,"Heavy Rain is a game best left to your memory. It makes a good case study for seeing how cinematic adventure games have evolved over time, but it just doesn't have the quality of newer games in the genre.",2016-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e293765d677874dbfc,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,86,"Quantic Dreams cult classic's Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls are the latest games to receive a new-gen makeover, but how will both games fair in this day and age, especially the 6-year-old Heavy Rain? Oh yeah and remember to press X for Jason!",2016-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e293765d677874dbf3,Guns & Pixels,Facundo Precentado,90,"Heavy Rain delivers a morbid storyline, impressive cinematography and unique gameplay. It is as good as it was when first released, and a must play for fans of the genre.",2016-03-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e293765d677874dbfe,NZGamer,Keith Milburn,60,"Still visually striking, but poor voice acting has undone much of the gravitas it once had.",2016-03-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e393765d677874dc7e,Gameplanet,Syed Mahir Hussain,65,"Heavy Rain Remastered doesn't go far enough in reworking its source material. It's still the definitive version of Quantic's murder mystery, but it still carries the flaws of its forefather.",2016-03-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e193765d677874daec,IGN Italy,Nicolas Sangalli,80,"Heavy Rain is an absolute classic of its unique genre ov videogames. The story of the origami killer can still charm with its blend of mistery and noir ingredients and the remastered graphics are a plus to enjoy it. Unfortunately, the gameplay mechanics feel a little old, but this alone doesn't really kill the experience as a whole.",2016-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e193765d677874dad6,Slant Magazine,Jed Pressgrove,70,The game is always concerned with telling a story rather than selling us the gimmick of player agency.,2016-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e293765d677874dbed,GameSpot,Justin Clark,70,"David Cage's breakout title gets prettier, but not smarter.",2016-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e193765d677874dae2,IGN,Lucy O'Brien,75,"Although its clunky controls and inconsistent voice acting dates Heavy Rain, it still remains enjoyable (if mad) B-grade sholock. A stunning visual upgrade on the PlayStation 4 makes this the version to grab if you're new to developer Quantic Dream's games, and existing fans should find enjoyment in a richer aesthetic this time around.",2016-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e393765d677874dc7b,The Jimquisition,Jim Sterling,60,"Ultimately, Heavy Rain is an experiment that both succeeded and failed, when it could easily have been a total success if the brains behind it weren't trying so hard to be smart and cared more about providing a sensible plot as opposed to a shocking one.",2016-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e293765d677874dc01,Brock McLaughlin,Brock McLaughlin,80,The game looks really solid and stands the test of time both visually and mechanically,2016-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e293765d677874dbf9,TrustedReviews,Stuart Andrews,60,"Despite a few technical issues, this is the definitive version of Heavy Rain. The problem is that Heavy Rain now feels less like gaming's glorious, cinematic future, and more like a semi-interactive cul-de-sac; a string of scenes, some stronger than others, propelled along by quick time events. It's just about worth playing for its best bits, but other, less visually accomplished dramas do a better job of immersing you in their tale.",2016-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e293765d677874dbf6,Next Gen Base,Ben Ward,80,"If you've yet to pick up Heavy Rain, it's hard for me not to recommend as a curiosity. Released at a time when everything was getting increasingly more FPS centric, Heavy Rain made some bold leaps and for the most part, stuck the landing. Quite whether it all hangs together in 2016, though, it a subject that's up for debate. Personally, I think I'm enamoured with it enough to forgive its mis-steps, and even with very few changes outside of a sharpening up and new lights, it's well worth a pick up.",2016-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e293765d677874dbf0,COGconnected,Patrick Anderson,82,"If you have never played Heavy Rain before, I definitely think it is worth discovering on the PS4.",2016-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e293765d677874dbe6,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,100,"Heavy Rain is very much the kind of game I like to play; it's smart, interesting, different and highly focused. Cage might be a one-of-a-kind game director and thinker, and I do wish more developers paid attention to how he approaches his storytelling.",2016-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e293765d677874dbea,Critical Hit,Geoffrey Tim,79,"If you've not played Quantic Dreams' pair of interactive dramas on the PlayStation 3, they're worth playing on Sony's newest console - if you can get past the lack of player agency as their inexorable progress pulls you through to their conclusions.",2016-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e193765d677874dadf,CGMagazine,Aleksander Gilyadov,85,Heavy Rain is definitely not for everyone.,2016-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e193765d677874dadc,Push Square,Sammy Barker,50,"The forecast was never exactly great for Heavy Rain on the PS4. This remains a ground-breaking game, and it's still possible to appreciate the areas where it innovated, but time has not been kind to the title's damp performances and dismal writing. If you're eager to go back to the release that gave life to the current spate of narrative-driven games, then this new-gen port does an admirable job of sprucing up the visuals. But while we don't want to hang this important outing out to dry, you should certainly beware of the inclement weather within.",2016-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 5d8671e193765d677874dad9,We Got This Covered,Chad Goodmurphy,80,"Six years may have passed since Heavy Rain was first released, but it still holds up very well and is a nice addition to the PS4's library.",2016-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,b1f5e946cb694968849f5b4331f27db5 6169eeeac77a5173597e64f2,Hey Poor Player,Shane Boyle,50,"Crash Drive 3 and its extremely simplistic and repetitive gameplay loops are difficult to recommend for anyone looking for a substantial arcade driving experience. If, however, you’re after a fun little time-waster that you just want to have to hand for a few moments of downtime here and there, then you may find Crash Drive 3 an adequate distraction; provided you can look past the technical issues, that is.",2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,d78802b5a3fd4b188ff865f0e55a0222 6103fafc4d9073a176b31a7e,Pure Nintendo,David Temple,75,"As a single player game, the arcade racer Crash Drive 3 can feel a bit empty. But it'll very likely be a real hoot for the kids who just want to explore and goof around. As a multiplayer game, it can be a free-for-all blast.",2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,d78802b5a3fd4b188ff865f0e55a0222 616e85828a1e37b0e132fccf,PSX Extreme,Alex Moretti,83,"When all is said and done, I really had a lot more fun with a game that feels like it could have come out back in 2010 as an online flash game than I did with most modern big releases. By knowing what it wants to be and sticking with it, the development team has crafted a fun game that harkens back to the days of old in a good way.",2021-07-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,d78802b5a3fd4b188ff865f0e55a0222 60f83603b9cbeafd13a23aec,GameBlast,Carlos França Júnior,65,"Crash Drive 3 may even be simple and unpolished, but it manages to provide fun and, most importantly, maintain good network play across multiple platforms and without compromising the experience.",2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,d78802b5a3fd4b188ff865f0e55a0222 60f636f7b9cbeafd13a236cf,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,73,"If you're ever in doubt that video games are a true form of art, play Crash Drive 3. Its thought-provoking missions that are set in a variety of whimsical environments really spoke to me in a deep, personal, and meaningful way. Oh, and the cars go vroom-vroom!",2021-07-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,d78802b5a3fd4b188ff865f0e55a0222 60f2d82e32b498cf3b2ceaae,GameWatcher,Gavin Herman,80,You Put Tony Hawk in my Rocket League!,2021-07-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,d78802b5a3fd4b188ff865f0e55a0222 60f15b9932b498cf3b2ce9c0,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,60,Ultimately the game is one I think best used as a time filler or a some time indulgence. You don’t need to memorise story elements or spend a long time remembering what the key combinations are… just drive and see how many times you can make your car spin in… well pretty much any and all directions. Not a lot of depth but I don’t think it ever really tried to be more than what it is… just a bit of silly fun. I’d probably wait for a sale but it’s not a bad price for something that can sit on your hard drive and provide a bit of fun when you’ve got nothing else to do.,2021-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,d78802b5a3fd4b188ff865f0e55a0222 60ef0e22249deec5f1062e32,ZTGD,Terrence Johnson,90,"I honestly loved this game more than I thought I would. I’m not a huge fan of racing games or anything but much like Tony Hawk’s games this one just did something for me. The fun of pulling off tricks, or trying to keep my multiplayer high and see how many flips I can do before I hit the ground took me back to those days of trying to beat my little brothers score in Tony Hawk 2. Admittedly I prefer multiplayer, being able to put my skills against other people is fun to me, but as I said if you don’t enjoy other people the single player gives you the same experience with none of the folks. Crash Drive 3 is a lot of fun, it’s a great game to pick up have a little fun and move on till next time, but if you choose to stay longer you’ll find a ton of stuff to unlock and secrets to chase that will keep you busy for quite a while.",2021-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,d78802b5a3fd4b188ff865f0e55a0222 60ea9571885a2c0e6549e24d,NintendoWorldReport,Philip Orona,70,"While online play is the focus of Crash Drive 3, the offline mode could stand to be more engaging. All in all, Crash Drive 3 continues its tradition of open-area multiplayer madness by offering more vehicles and more game types than its previous entries. A more in-depth single player mode with AI competition would be a very welcome addition, though.",2021-07-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,d78802b5a3fd4b188ff865f0e55a0222 60e84e15885a2c0e6549e133,COGconnected,Jaz Sagoo,58,"Crash Drive 3 is a fun idea that is enjoyable in short bursts. Unfortunately, in longer sessions, an array of issues are glaringly obvious. The slippy driving mechanics, repetitive missions and bland visuals make this an uninspiring release. With almost no reason to play solo, the game’s reliance on a community could mean that the game crashes before it hits the highway. Due to this, I would hit the brakes before picking up this racer.",2021-07-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,d78802b5a3fd4b188ff865f0e55a0222 60e7836d885a2c0e6549e0c3,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,75,"As an arcade racing game this ticks all the right boxes, there are 5 different worlds and 50 cars to play around with and all the multiplayer are fun without any of the stress associate with online video games.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,d78802b5a3fd4b188ff865f0e55a0222 60e77146885a2c0e6549e0b7,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,70,"Crash Drive 3 might be rough round the edges but it’s a content filled playground of stunt ramps, loop-de-loops and tank battles that’s worth a look. Played alone it’s plainly average but with friends, the game comes alive and thanks to cross-play, it doesn’t matter what platform they’re using. It’s big, it’s dumb and it’s regularly exhilarating. This entry is real growth for a series that is coming into its own.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,d78802b5a3fd4b188ff865f0e55a0222 60e736335b88e0050c5826a9,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,45,"I can sum up my experience with Crash Drive 3 in one word: “why”. Why was this released on next-gen consoles when this game is basically a port of a mobile game (which can be acquired for free, mind you)? Why did it not take advantage of improved hardware to boost its visuals or framerate? It’s not terrible, but it’s oh so boring and uninspired.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,d78802b5a3fd4b188ff865f0e55a0222 60e71a955b88e0050c582664,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,60,"As unpolished as it may be, though, there’s no denying that Crash Drive 3 is entertaining. It doesn’t try to be the best racing game or the best stunt-driving game, but it is a fun sandbox of exploration, competition and vehicular mayhem. If you’ve got a friend or two to join in with, it’s a perfectly adequate way to while away some hours.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,d78802b5a3fd4b188ff865f0e55a0222 60e6e08d5b88e0050c582601,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,80,"Crash Drive 3 is pure daft entertainment alone or with others, but unfortunately the framerate on Switch is less than ideal.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,d78802b5a3fd4b188ff865f0e55a0222 5d86728393765d67787529f6,Push Square,Liam Croft,50,"The Surge had potential, but its excellent combat systems are baked into a game that can't do them justice. The repetitive and drab environments are a huge hindrance, and when combined with a confusing network of corridors, hallways, and ledges, it's easy to become frustrated, misled, and lost. You may find some fun experimenting with your attack options and the smooth framerate on the PS4 Pro does help to make that a better experience, but expecting anything more than that will only set yourself up for disappointment.",2019-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728393765d6778752a07,KnowTechie,Jonathan White,90,"The Surge takes a little bit to sink the hooks in you, but once it does, you'll have a very hard time putting it down.",2017-12-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5ea85624bdf729557ef49eb5,RPG Italia,Matteo Sechi,70,"An action-RPG with a good combat system, but it can frustrating at times.",2017-07-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728193765d677875298d,pressakey.com,Kai Nawroth,80,"The Surge überzeugt mit unverbrauchtem und dystopischem Setting und bleibt trotz sich wiederholendem Design atmosphärisch stark. Das Kampfsystem macht Spaß und verlangt nach Perfektion, und an den Finishing-Moves kann man sich kaum sattsehen – ein gewisses Faible für das hohe Level an Gewalt vorausgesetzt. Für The Surge muss man jedoch kein Souls-Veteran sein. Am Ende reichen Lust und Mut, sich einer echten Herausforderung zu stellen. Wer sich allerdings nur für die Story interessiert oder einfach nur ein gemütliches Action-RPG im Sci-Fi-Szenario erwartet, der lässt tatsächlich besser die Finger davon.",2017-06-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728293765d67787529df,Voxel Voice,Hassan Fajri,70,"Overall though, The Surge is a worthy addition to the genre, and definitely showcases how Deck13 listened to the criticism on Lords of the Fallen.",2017-06-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728293765d67787529d2,Geek Culture Podcast,Anthony DeCicco,85,"The Surge is a fun and engaging action-RPG for those wanting punishment in a brightly colored futuristic environment. It changes up the formula used by other titles in its genre and for the better. Variety is the spice of life, and that spice is peppered throughout The Surge, from its varied weapons or the many severed limbs and heads of your enemies. Deck 13 has crafted a memorable and engaging title that makes me wish that they never stop doing what they are good at, hardcore, controller smashing games that allows the player to feel accomplished at every enemy that falls to their feet.",2017-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728193765d67787529bb,Zoomg,Afshin Piroozi,70,"The most important achievement for Deck 13 with The Surge is that you can't accuse them of copying games like Dark Souls. The game has some problems specially in story telling but as a whole, The Surge is an enjoyable experience.",2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728193765d677875299f,Crash Landed,TJ Marinelli,80,"The Surge feels like the kind of game many within the genre have been awaiting, bridging the gap between a more feature-filled roleplaying title and a stalwart Soulsborne style game, taking inspiration from both genres to form a uniquely new niche creation. Whilst the storytelling is a little lacking - this is something fans have become accustomed to within the genre - what may be a dealbreaker for some is the poor level design within The Surge, offering a cluster of corridors that could well be clones of one another - a step back from what some gamers are accustomed to. But The Surge more than makes up for it within its gameplay, offering new, innovative combat mechanics with a limb targeting system and gory finishers with a crafting and upgrade system that will constantly keep you engaged even having already completed it. Whether you're a hardcore Souls aficionado wanting more or someone wishing to see what the genre may involve, then The Surge offers gamers the perfect chance to dip their toes and see what all the fuss is about.",2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728193765d6778752993,Gaming Tree House,Walter Boley,65,"An action-rpg that hits hard, but rings hollow.",2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728193765d67787529a7,Short Pause Gaming,Frankie Ailor,90,"The Surge is an impressive package overall. Souls fans, or players seeking out a challenging endeavor, will likely be pleased with what Deck13 has brought to the table here. This game builds a strong case for itself as a worthy entry in the brutally challenging third-person action sub-genre popularized by Dark Souls and the like. Although the story isn't quite as memorable as I would have hoped, I came away feeling this game was more about the journey than the destination. Even if the story was great, the addictive gameplay would still be the thing bringing me back for more. With a fun combat loop, huge and dangerous areas to explore that are filled with secrets and precious loot to uncover, and some adrenaline pumping boss fights, The Surge is more than worthy of your time (and patience).",2017-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728193765d6778752990,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,75,"Deck 13 serves up a fun alternative to Dark Souls in the Surge, featuring the same type of deliberate combat and punishing difficulty in a more sci-fi package. It's a bit short and could use more diversity in its foes and environs. If you're looking for a different take on the Souls-like genre, however, this one's worth taking a stab, hack, slice or bludgeoning blow at.",2017-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728393765d67787529fb,PowerUp!,Leo Stevenson,75,If you’re jonesing for something to take the edge of your Souls additiction then The Surge will definitely do the job,2017-06-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728093765d677875295b,Saudi Gamer,مصطفى جاد,70,http://saudigamer.com/review/the-surge/,2017-06-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728093765d6778752962,RPG Fan,Robert Steinman,75,"The Surge is a far better game than Deck13's first effort, but there's still room for improvement.",2017-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728093765d677875295e,Game Volt,Ahmed Hassan,73,"The Surge Offered us a phenomenal experience, but unfortunately the game sparkles while it's suffering content issues whether lack of activities that could attach you much longer to the game spending hours of playing it because as soon as you finish this game you will forget completely about it and you will have no beautiful memories about it sadly",2017-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728093765d6778752965,BaziCenter,آرش مرادی,70,"Although The Surge feels like a SCI-FI Dark Souls clone, it has enough heart and credibility to be considered as an original and stand-alone game. The combat system is really fresh and entertaining and game’s world is huge and beautiful. In terms of narration, The Surge really fails to reach the heights of Dark Souls series, but nevertheless it is a deep, challenging and fun SCI-FI Action RPG.",2017-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728093765d6778752953,The Digital Fix,Luciano Howard,70,"Deck13 has improved their offering since Lords of the Fallen but this action-adventure RPG still fails to dazzle. It works well, but nothing more.",2017-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728393765d6778752a01,Gamefa,Saeed Aghababaie,87,"""OH My God! Why i can't let this game go and give it up!""... These were my words after finishing The Surge: Complete Edition, 4 times in a row and i loved to play it more! The Surge: Complete Edition is one of the best and deepest Action RPGs that has ever made and it is a must-buy game for hardcore gamers and souls fans.",2017-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728293765d67787529cc,IGN Middle East,Moustafa Gad,72,"The Surge has tried to rely on quality more than quantity, there are only 5 main zones for roaming and 5 leaders and events can be completed in less than 8 hours if the user avoids the majority of the confrontations and only run around the environment around him, in contrast the game offers a variety and changes in the design of weapons and enemies and their abilities - away from the leaders - but unfortunately each part suffers from a gap that contributed in one way or another to reduce the fun of events, whether the design of the same battles or leaders that did not bring anything new or the story, which could not keep it raised for a long time .",2017-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728193765d677875298a,Birth. Movies. Death.,Andrew Todd,,"When a dude in power armour stabs you dead for the sixth time, it doesn't invoke feelings of despair - or any feelings at all.",2017-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728093765d6778752972,Old Man Mordaith,Joshua Smith,75,"The Surge is an action based sci-fi that follows the story of Warren, a protagonist who dreams of being able to walk again by signing up to work for the suspiciously altruistic company CREO. After a rather upsetting process, Warren awakens being hauled to an uncertain fate by a robot that really thinks he is garbage. Fortunately, his newly acquired exoskeleton rig has given him the ability to walk again, and as he stumbles through his first steps, we too join him in stumbling through the game.",2017-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728093765d677875297c,Player2.net.au,Stephen del Prado,,"Ultimately, one’s enjoyment of The Surge can be largely predicted based upon enjoyment of similar titles. With a fresh take on some old formulas and an aesthetic that moves away from the grim fantasy players are used to, there is no doubt than fans of the genre should give it a shot. That said, it won’t be a revelation to any who have remained disinterested thus far.",2017-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728093765d6778752959,Telegraph,Olivia White,80,"Even with its issues, the game shines.",2017-05-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86727f93765d6778752938,EGM,Michael Goroff,65,"The Surge's engaging risk/reward combat system and obsession with gear will compel you to want to fight your way through a cataclysmic sci-fi hell. But the repetitive enemy types, uninspired visual design, and unfortunate lack of polish leaves the game feeling soulless.",2017-05-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86727f93765d677875292a,Gameblog,Camille Allard,70,"The Surge is a good action-RPG and a real Dark Souls-like, so the game is clearly not open for everyone. It offers interesting systems, but we still regret a lack of diversity in everything (weapons, enemies, environments...).",2017-05-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728093765d6778752956,Goomba Stomp,Andrew Vandersteen,70,"A valiant attempt at the 'Dark Souls' formula, but ultimately fails to be anything but references to better games.",2017-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86727f93765d6778752935,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Brendan Caldwell,,"The Surge is shonky, inferior and more than a little derivative. But if you fancy a shortcut-filled robotic challenge, it's not all bad. Just be ready to get deprogrammed.",2017-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86727f93765d677875292d,Paste Magazine,Edward Smith,60,The Surge also has an admirable interest in real-life and a rare anger that manifests in excellent scenes of violence. But as well as being racked with contradictions (not to be mistaken with nuances) its length and the genre conventions into which it so heavily leans dramatically undermine what could have been a potent satire.,2017-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86727f93765d677875293b,NZGamer,Tony Hsiang,80,"A Souls-like game with its own identity, The Surge deserves merit for its combat and sci-fi setting.",2017-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86727f93765d677875292f,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,88,"When I first caught wind of The Surge a year or so ago I was immediately intrigued; after all Deck13 are the minds behind the success Souls-like pseudo-clone, Lords of the Fallen. Returning to the difficult twisted-dungeon crawling action-RPG genre, Deck13 brings us The Surge, a title steeped in high science fiction and it works. While I am a huge sucker for GrimDark fantasy of the Dark Souls games, the High Fantasy of Lords of the Fallen , the Cthulhu-esque setting of Bloodborne, or the Edo Period-esque world of Nioh, taking that same type of gameplay and placing it in a hard science fiction setting had my eyes alight with a ravening desire to play. After what seems to be an eternity, The Surge has released and goes to show that From Software and Team Ninja are not the only two that can do a punishingly good action-RPG.",2017-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86727f93765d677875293e,Impulsegamer,Nathan Misa,80,"The Surge is a whirlwind of action-RPG fun with a fast and frantic melee-focused combat system, addictive loot systems and an immersive sci-fi horror atmosphere.",2017-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86727f93765d6778752932,ZTGD,Ken McKown,70,"The Surge is a nice addition to the genre. The combat feels great even when the story and mechanics start to sputter out. The claustrophobic nature of the level design adds to the tension, and it feels good to have a game in this genre that isn't chock full of gothic horror themes. It brings new ideas to the familiar mechanics and executes on them well.",2017-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86727f93765d6778752927,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,70,Deck 13 took what they learnt from working on Lords of the Fallen and added their own ideas to allow The Surge to be more than a pure Dark Souls clone.,2017-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86727f93765d6778752925,Gamers Heroes,,70,"I'm pretty mixed when it comes to The Surge. It does some things right while dropping the ball elsewhere. The high price point is also a downside. If you really need something to scratch that Dark Souls itch, The Surge should fill that need. Still, I'd recommend and sale or price drop.",2017-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728393765d67787529f8,Total Gaming Network,Shawn Zipay,80,"Deck13 really stepped up their development game since Lords of the Fallen. They have managed to address most of the complaints consumers had about that game, namely the slow combat mechanics, and delivered an enjoyable experience through and through.",2017-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86727f93765d67787528f8,Game Rant,Dalton Cooper,70,The Surge is a Dark Souls-style game with sci-fi trappings and a unique combat system that is held back by repetitive gameplay and frustrating controls.,2017-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86727f93765d67787528f5,Gaming on PC,David Dominguez,90,"The Surge is an excellent action RPG that will provide countless hours of entertainment for fans of the genre and newcomers alike. Deck 13’s latest creation deserves recognition, as the developers were able to learn from their past mistakes and use the experience gained with Lords of the Fallen to release a title that can stand proudly among the classics.",2017-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728393765d6778752a13,PC Aficionado,Jake Roach,80,"The Surge is an impressive title from Deck 13 and Focus Home Interactive. The context provided by the story, solid visuals, and gameplay advancements are exciting for how this new kind of ARPG will progress into the future. However, slight mishaps in the graphical department with a lack of separation and an occasional lack of mystery hold The Surge back from being truly excellent.",2017-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86728193765d6778752987,Oyungezer Online,Utku Çakır,70,"If The Surge could have backed it's combat mechanics with good world building and story, it could have been one of the best games of this year.",2017-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d86727f93765d67787528fd,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,,"The Surge is a game that appeared to borrow the difficult combat from such games while departing from that formula, hence my interest in it, and while it eventually falls into lockstep with other such titles by doing the same basic things Souls games end up doing, there are enough interesting wrinkles and gameplay improvements here to make it worth a playthrough or two.",2017-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,7dcc32dd965d4a07b470cd45fc7000ea 5d8677fa93765d6778774441,NintendoWorldReport,Matthew Zawodniak,55,"Alan Watts' philosophy lectures are intriguing, but it's not very interesting getting from one lecture to the next. I was never able to be engaged or immersed in the world. Despite being a game about how all things are related, I found the silly, empty experience of Everything very unrelatable.",2019-01-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fb93765d6778774476,Nintendojo,Andy Hoover,100,"Despite its almost complete lack of traditional gameplay concepts, Everything still manages to offer enough of a hook that it should avoid the more pedantic corners of the gaming community concerned about what is truly a game.",2019-01-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fb93765d6778774493,COGconnected,Jake Hill,85,"After discussing it for a few minutes, I feel like I want to thank you all for coming to my TED talk. That’s because it’s so impressionistic, existential, philosophical … all the things people invoke when they want to convince you that video games can be art. But Everything has a leg up on a lot of those art-installation-as-games. Everything is also a lot of fun!",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fb93765d677877448e,Fintendo,Antti Nikkilä,,"""A game, an art performance or just philosophical rambling? Hard to say.""",2019-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d67787745b5,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,70,"Everything really does deliver on its abstract concept, but only if you're willing to boot it up with an open mind. There's no action, or even a cohesive plot. There are no XP bars to fill or loot to collect – just a universe and you, and a desire to determine just who ‘you' really are. The basic textures and colours (and the hilarious way creatures just roll about like possessed statues) might stifle some, but Everything's worth is more than skin deep. It's a risky game – some will love it and some just won't get it at all – but it's an experience well worth undertaking, regardless of where you end up.",2019-01-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d67787745a9,Digitally Downloaded,,60,"As a whole, “Everything” is marvelous. You’ll find yourself entranced, however briefly, in the game’s faux-universe. For such minimalistic gameplay, it’s actually quite mesmerising. I played it for much longer than I anticipated before starting it up for the first time, and looked forward to it later; for that, it gets big points from me. But I am legitimately saddened by the shortcomings of autoplay, and hope it sees an update. I also can’t ignore the myriad crashes I encountered.",2019-01-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d67787745ba,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,60,"If this sounds fascinating, that’s great, and there’s a certain degree of entertainment in controlling a tree, a segmented fence that behaves a bit like a snake, or even planets. I find philosophy to be interesting and this visual exploration of some concepts is novel at a minimum, but just understand that it’s more of an exercise than a game. It does track what you’ve managed to take control of, and perhaps you’ll want to be sure you be every form of plant in the game but aside from that or simply tracking down all of the different info tidbits or audio clips there’s not much more that it has to offer. If none of the above has scared you off I’d think you’ll find Everything to be enjoyable, it’s just such an unusual experience that I can’t ignore the fact that it won’t be for everyone.",2019-01-11T05:00:00.000Z,False,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d67787745b2,Nintendo Times,Alex Knight,75,"GOOD - Everything is an interpretive experience game, and one that’s quite hard to score, as so much of it will come down to personal engagement. The collection and exploration mechanics are well defined, and getting to hear some of Alan Watt’s speeches is a treat and further adds to the gravity of the game. For many, this will be too random of an experience, but I implore giving it a go as it’s a relaxing game to enjoy.",2019-01-11T05:00:00.000Z,False,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d67787745b7,EGM,Emma Schaefer,70,"Everything is a philosophy lecture turned into a game, and if you're looking for some new insight on life and a sandbox to play in while you listen, it'll provide. While the game offers up hundreds of choices of objects to become, it comes at the sacrifice of everything feeling the same.",2019-01-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fa93765d6778774431,Nintendo Insider,Jason Coles,60,"Playing Everything left me kind of empty feeling, which is almost definitely not the intention. I feel as though it is meant to leave you feeling in awe of how connected everything is. The trouble is, I’m already a hippie vegan with an interest in quantum mechanics. I already know everything is connected.",2019-01-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d67787745ad,GameSpace,Markus Rohringer,82,"A solid game, but not for everyone, Everything is all about exploration, curiosity, and looking to what's around the next corner. If you're not worried about scores, the big boss fight, and want a game that you can chill out with while you listen to great music, then Everything is for you.",2019-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d67787745a6,games(TM),,70,Wilfully weird and captivating,2018-02-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fd93765d67787745bf,Gamefa,Hamoon Motaghedi,60,Everything is a half baked game but you can still play it and enjoy doing it. The game keeps you entertained for a while so you can give it a try. Everything is a good simulator and a bad game.,2017-12-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d677877456f,Sirus Gaming,Carlo Cutanda,50,"Everything is not an experience for everyone. Considering how trippy and weird the game is, I guess the most enjoyment you are going to have with this game is when playing it with friends while drunk or high.",2017-05-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d67787745af,Words About Games,Gary Alexander,90,Everything is a game that won’t be for everyone. It probably won’t be for most people. At the same time I’d urge everyone to give it a go.,2017-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d6778774586,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,80,"Everything asks you to contemplate your place in the universe by inhabiting the point-of-view of hundreds of other creatures, plants, and objects.",2017-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d677877457b,Post Arcade (National Post),Chad Sapieha,75,"David O'Reilly's unique universe simulation strives to create connections – some physical, some assumed – between literally everything",2017-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d677877456a,PS4Blog.net,,90,"You're either going to love or hate Everything. It's that type of game as it offers an experience that is pretty out there which is not going to be everyone's cup of tea. Do I recommend the game? Certainly! It is a voyage that has to be experienced. I'm sure that even if you don't end up liking the game, it will still leave its mark on you – you won't be forgetting about this game anytime soon!",2017-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d6778774575,Superlevel,Florian Zandt,100,Fanciful gameplay meets philosophical discoure - Everything is a small masterpiece in spite of its rocky start.,2017-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d677877456c,PC Gamer,Andy Kelly,80,"Funny, philosophical, and deeply, deeply weird, there's nothing else quite like Everything on PC.",2017-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d6778774581,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Graham Smith,,"By throwing out most of Spore's traditional mechanics in favour of a cross between Katamari Damacy and Nested, Everything gets closer to sublimity. And though I don't think it gets all the way there – not for me, not right now – the silliness is constant and delightful.",2017-04-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d67787745aa,Quillstreak,Jordan Oloman,86,"A perfect use of the Video Game medium to create an emotional experience, This Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy is a fun, introspective jaunt that provokes and soothes the mind in equal measure.",2017-04-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d6778774572,CGMagazine,Cody Orme,65,"As much as I wanted to enjoy Everything, it's an empty experience trying to be deeper than it really is.",2017-04-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d677877457e,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,,"Everything can't be described as a game, it is a journey made by the mind of David OReilly, a pure experience of about it is the meaning of our life.",2017-04-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d6778774584,VideoGamer,Alice Bell,50,"A nice, weird walk and a philosophical lecture, both unfortunately ruined by how hard the game drives its point home. Everything would be cleverer if it wasn't seemingly trying to be so clever.",2017-04-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d677877452d,Washington Post,Christopher Byrd,,"I can only hope that ""Everything,"" opens the door for more philosophical games; it is the rare game that may push you to want to lead a better life.",2017-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d6778774532,GameSpew,Jamie Parry-Bruce,80,"Everything is, at once, utterly bizarre, brilliantly hilarious and incredibly profound.",2017-03-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d6778774538,COGconnected,Anthony Gomez,85,Everything wants you to explore the full scope of the universe. A universe that we often forget consists of much more than our own short and small lives.,2017-03-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d6778774520,Digitally Downloaded,,100,"The best way to describe Everything is that it's a game that lets you play as everything. I don't mean that in the sense that you can play as anything, though you can do that (at least, any of roughly 1000 different things coded into the game). Rather, I mean that it's a game that lets you play as a conceptual Everything – that one grand, all-encompassing thing that we are all part of, that binds us together, and that exists within all of us.",2017-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d6778774528,Everyeye.it,Giuseppe Arace,,"Everything is an undefinable game in which we can literally control 'everything' we see. The new product made by David OReilly is an exaltation of senses and freedom, beauty and wonder.",2017-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d6778774525,Checkpoint,Federico Elli,80,"As an experimental game, Everything is not for everyone, whoever it pushes the boundaries on what a video game can be.",2017-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d6778774522,TheSixthAxis,Tuffcub,,"What you get out of Everything will depend entirely on you. You may get bored within minutes just as easily as you could spend hours wandering around alien continents as a slice of pizza. I'm not sure it can be described as fun in a traditional sense, and it sometimes feels like you are being forced to sit through through a complex lecture mixed with a dash of group therapy, but other times it can be utterly hilarious as you make baby tractors by dancing.",2017-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fb93765d67787744d2,VGN,Andrea Dresseno,80,"Everything is different from anything you've ever tried in your life. For this reason, it can split the community and open a debate about the meaning of the videogames, the philosophy behind them, and what can/should be told in a game. The new creation from game designer David OReilly is not suitable for everyone: only if you are willing to get involved, you will really have a chance to enjoy the concept behind it.",2017-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d677877452f,Use a Potion,Daryl Leach,73,"At its very core, Everything almost feels like the antithesis of a video game; sure, you’ve got the full freedom to interact with this colossal universe that seems to reinvent itself over and over, but it’s hard to find a purpose to anything that you’re doing. Whilst the lack of a real objective saw the game’s allure wearing thing on me after a few hours, actually seeing this universe and how expansive the interactive freedom offered to the player is was INCREDIBLY impressive and worth the admission price alone. Unless you’re seriously into collecting everything in a video game there won’t be much in Everything that’ll interest you for the long term, but those impressive opening hours alone make it worth checking out. With a fairly low price-point and considering the fact that there’s nothing else out there quite like it, I’d definitely recommend trying Everything just to experience how unique a creation it is.",2017-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d677877452b,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,,"Effective (probably) if not completely unorthodox, and it only works as intended, whatever that intention is, a few times.",2017-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fb93765d67787744e5,GameZone,Daniel R. Miller,55,"Everything more than lives up to its name, though its thinly crafted gameplay raises the question if it's even a ""game."" This one is for niche fans only.",2017-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fc93765d6778774535,NEOsite,Daniel Stroński,30,"Vast ambitions and poor overall quality. Form over substance, which may be appreciated for the magnitude of the virtual world and nothing else.",2017-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fb93765d67787744dc,GameSkinny,Ty Arthur,80,"Reaction to Everything is going to be absolutely all over the map, because, well... it's everything! It's a toss up whether any given gamer is going to love or hate it.",2017-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fb93765d67787744d5,Guardian,Kat Brewster,100,"This persistence in spite of everything is Everything's strength, but it is also to its detriment. It can begin to feel fairly lonely to exist in a universe which isn't affected by your existence, or your changes.",2017-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 5d8677fb93765d67787744e8,Game Informer,Javy Gwaltney,85,"The controls take some getting used to, but Everything is easy to understand and play",2017-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,11c4b859bfd143d798bf84b8cfe1964f 62098d1d9e5c48c548d7f937,Turn Based Lovers,Matt Arnold,70,"It’s pretty clear that this is a DLC intended for experienced players. Gladius isn’t a game that’s forgiving of mistakes in general, and the Adeptus Mechanicus penalize misplays more than other factions. If you’re a Gladius veteran though, or at least have played a campaign with one or two of the starting factions, the Adeptus Mechanicus will make an exciting addition to your game.",2021-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,0fffb527a35441b08505c018dc1812bd 5d867d0e93765d6778795f21,Worth Playing,Chris Barnes,68,"Ultimately, Proxy Studios has stripped away some of the complexities commonly found within the 4X genre and distilled Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War to an Ork-infested blood-fest. It's a bold decision, and to some extent, it works. There's a reason why folks created the Nuclear Ghandi meme from the Civilization series; at the end of the day, it's fun to make guns, destroy opponents, complete research, and make bigger guns is fun. However, in Gladius' case, the guns don't come without a few hiccups. Performance issues, counterintuitive visual design, and lackluster sound are prevalent concerns. It makes for a strategy game that is so close to succeeding but falls short of something special. After spending roughly 30 hours with Gladius and getting familiar with each of the factions, I'm comfortable recommending the game to fans of the genre who are desperate for something new or for those looking for a 4X game they can enjoy at a more relaxed pace. What's more relaxing than smashing Space Marine skulls on a Saturday morning with a maxed-out Warboss? Waaaaaghhh!",2018-12-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,0fffb527a35441b08505c018dc1812bd 5d867d0e93765d6778795f19,GameGrin,Adam Wilkin,50,An interesting premise ultimately let down by poor execution and a lack of depth seen in most every other game in the genre.,2018-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,0fffb527a35441b08505c018dc1812bd 5d867d0e93765d6778795eff,Digitally Downloaded,,70,"Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War may not play like other 4X games that you're used to, but it treads a perfectly acceptable path of its own that fills the stomach, albeit not quite to satisfaction.",2018-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,0fffb527a35441b08505c018dc1812bd 5d867d0e93765d6778795f1c,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,80,"Beyond a few quirks though, Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is an excellent 4x game set in a dark and gritty universe. In time I hope that we see the additional races, Eldar, Dark Eldar, Tyranids, and my personal favorite, Tau, as only 4 playable races does make the game feel a bit empty at times. That said, what is there within the four playable races equates to a solid turn-based strategy game that, Emperor take me, is an excellent Warhammer 40k title. Gladius - Relics of War is 2018's Warhammer Must-have.",2018-08-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,0fffb527a35441b08505c018dc1812bd 5d867d0e93765d6778795f17,Pardis Game,Alireza Mahzoon,70,"Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War tries to be an entertaining, challenging, and different 4X strategy. It has almost achieved this goal. Nevertheless, the lack of politics, economics, alliance, and other 4X features are some drawbacks causing the game to become repetitive after a while",2018-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,0fffb527a35441b08505c018dc1812bd 5d867d0e93765d6778795f14,Softpedia,Silviu Stahie,80,"You can find Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War on GOG and Steam, and if you like TBS games and you're not afraid of a challenge, you should really give it a try.",2018-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,0fffb527a35441b08505c018dc1812bd 5d867d0d93765d6778795ee2,Old Grizzled Gamers,Gal Pikar,75,"While it's too focused on war and troops to feel like a full 4X, treated as a lavish wargame it measures favorably. A massive number of unit types, lots to research and satisfyingly durable troops makes the combat tactically interesting but there is no diplomacy, culture or any sort of flavor.",2018-07-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,0fffb527a35441b08505c018dc1812bd 5d867d0d93765d6778795eb0,The Angry Joe Show,Joe Vargas,70,,2018-07-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,0fffb527a35441b08505c018dc1812bd 5d867d0e93765d6778795f1f,Fandom,Joab Gilroy,60,"Under-cooked is actually a really good way to describe Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War. It’s got all these good ideas, but they’re not combined in the right way. ",2018-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,0fffb527a35441b08505c018dc1812bd 5d867d0d93765d6778795edd,Areajugones,Víctor Rodríguez,85,"Gladius – Relics of War is a 4X game that relies only on one of those X: eXtermination. The combat is the most polished and deep aspect of the game, offering a war experience that fits so well the Warhammer 40,000 universe.",2018-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,0fffb527a35441b08505c018dc1812bd 5d867d0d93765d6778795ec2,PC Gamer,Tom Senior,61,"A plodding and predictable 4X strategy game that's relaxing in its own way, but rarely challenging.",2018-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,0fffb527a35441b08505c018dc1812bd 5d867d0d93765d6778795ee0,Wccftech,Francesco De Meo,77,"Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is a quite enjoyable 4X strategy game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, featuring four unique factions, each with its unique campaign, randomly generated maps and an engaging multiplayer mode. With an experience that's focused on war, however, the game can get a bit repetitive after a while, as diplomatic options might have made both single and multiplayer more varied.",2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,0fffb527a35441b08505c018dc1812bd 5d867d0d93765d6778795ecf,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,80,"Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is a solid 4X, with some little defects, but it is a real pleasure fighting with Necrons, Orks, Space Marines and Astra Militarum.",2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,0fffb527a35441b08505c018dc1812bd 5d867d0d93765d6778795ebf,IGN Italy,Andrea Giongiani,87,"A great addition to the 4X offer. There are only four factions, but each of them is well thought out and offers a unique playing experience.",2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,0fffb527a35441b08505c018dc1812bd 5d867d0d93765d6778795eb4,The Games Machine,Nicolò Paschetto,84,"Proxy Studios has done subtraction work from the 4x genre and, for every element of this vein that has been eliminated, greater depth to the strategic components has been infused. Some technical limits are still there, but W40k Gladius - Relics of War remains a great game.",2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,0fffb527a35441b08505c018dc1812bd 5d867d0d93765d6778795eb2,GameSkinny,Ty Arthur,80,"Gladius is exactly the change of pace that the Warhammer 40,000 franchise needed!",2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,0fffb527a35441b08505c018dc1812bd 5d867d0d93765d6778795e9f,GameWatcher,Marcello Perricone,70,"A pretty and novel use of the 40K license, brought down by uninspired design and plain bad game balance.",2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,0fffb527a35441b08505c018dc1812bd 5d867b0993765d6778788592,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,75,"Overall, Fe is a feast for the eyes and ears that, for the most part, also delivers a gentle and enjoyable gameplay experience. Interaction with the other forest creatures is always has a bit of a magical feel and in general it is surprising how many secrets are hidden in the space. If you’re down to just enjoy the ride and not rush to the end there’s quite a bit more to like, though more hard core gamers are likely to find it disappointing for its missed opportunities.",2018-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0993765d677878855d,Invision Community,,80,It’s currently £11.69 on Nintendo Switch (a bargain in my humble opinion) £17.99 on the EA store and around £15.99 for Xbox One. I would say selling it at £18 is asking a little too much for a game that has around 6 hours of gameplay if you don’t stop to smell the flowers. £14.99 would be slightly better – with £10 being the best.,2018-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5f2480b5d88e035744c1d0ca,Cat with Monocle,Seth Hay,90,"Fe is an unique-styled game that lets you explore to your heart’s content and will test your problem-solving skills. If you enjoy a dialogue-less game with no guidance, Fe is the right game for you.",2018-04-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0993765d677878857f,pressakey.com,Darius Kubisch,80,"Fe was able to keep up the interest it aroused with his announcement until the end and in any case he fulfilled it after the game. Zoink! Games have created a wonderfully likeable world. You won't find challenging Metroidvania action in Fe, but it scores with great and emotional moments, interesting characters, varied areas and an all around fun adventure trip. Visually a feast for the eyes, acoustically atmospheric and optimally accompanying at any time. If you want to take an enchanting, entertaining trip through a mysterious world, Fe is the place for you.",2018-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0993765d6778788586,Switch Player,Paul Murphy,50,"It doesn’t matter how clever or interesting your idea is, or how stunning and vibrant your game looks when it’s just no fun to play. Perseverance with Fe could ultimately yield some satisfaction but for me it was just too boring.",2018-03-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0993765d677878856e,GamesFinest,Jeanette Kanitz,80,"""Fe"" proves to be an entertaining experience with a lovingly staged world and a unique story. Especially the narrative style and the renunciation of fighting sequences predestine the title for different age groups. The play with colours as well as the dreamy sounds let the flora and fauna appear in an almost abstract light. However, the title as a whole lacks some dynamism and variety. Friends of The Journey, Unravel and Rime make a worthwhile purchase with ""Fe"" and should embark on an impressive journey with the little fox.",2018-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0d93765d6778788787,Gamersky,楚楠,69,"Fe is a decent platform adventure game with a beautiful art style, but its flaws are too obvious to ignore.",2018-03-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0d93765d677878878d,Gaming Nexus,Kinsey Danzis,74,"Fe is a beautifully ethereal game that, despite its flaws with plot comprehension and spatial organization, is a pleasure to play. If you're fine with wandering, and don't mind the feeling of being swept along on a journey rather than pioneering the journey yourself, then the weak points of this game will seem a lot less weak.",2018-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0d93765d677878878a,VGProfessional,Mazen Abdallah,82,"A treat for the eyes and ears, Zoink Games' Fe offers more actual gameplay than similar indie titles, but its choice to restrict player information can be frustrating at times. It’ll take some getting used to, but it ultimately rewards the player for being patient.",2018-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,False,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0d93765d6778788784,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,65,"Overall, Fe is a decent little game. While there's not much to do except solve a puzzle, travel to the next puzzle, solve it, it still has some interesting things going for it. I just really wish the camera and platforming was a bit better, and while I understand what the developers were going for with the minimalist tutorial and explanation in both gameplay and story, I could have used a bit more just to help out in some instances. It's not a bad game, but it's not a very memorable one either.",2018-03-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d6778788775,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,70,"Fe is a short but enjoyable experience, but it never reaches the heights of other games that tackle similar interpretative game concepts. The platforming is hit-and-miss, the story is all right but not always emotionally engaging, and it's plagued with some frame rate stutters on the Switch. It's a treat for your eyes and ears throughout the five-hour story, and it features collectibles if you want to spend a few extra hours with Fe after the credits have rolled.",2018-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d6778788772,Sirus Gaming,David Rix,70,"Fe achieves the goal of being a tiny tale from a behemoth of a publisher. The game itself isn’t a knock out of the park, but the world it has built and the experience of going through it was still enjoyable. Fe is a sound platformer, but not one you’ll likely hear from as time goes on.",2018-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d6778788769,Pure Nintendo,Justin Sharp,65,"If you are looking for a decent, relatively short (4-6 hours) adventure game with a great art style, Fe will definitely scratch that itch. I just wish the platforming was tighter and more responsive.",2018-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d6778788763,Digitally Downloaded,,100,"Fe is a fairy tale: the sort of story that finds charm in its simplicity and familiarity, but has a lot to say to anyone willing to dig beneath the surface. In that, it's a resounding success.",2018-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0d93765d677878877e,TheXboxHub,Tyler Erickson,70,"Playing Fe makes it clear that Zoink has not only created a game, but also a piece of art that is a definite reflection on humans’ relationship with nature and the need for understanding that every creature has an important place in this world.",2018-03-04T05:00:00.000Z,False,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d6778788766,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,50,"Fe is filled with rote tasks, and its hyper-stylized imagery impedes attempts at emotional connection.",2018-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d6778788760,DualShockers,Lou Contaldi,80,"Zoink Games' Fe may be occasionally rough around the edges and gameplay derivative, but failure to look beyond that is missing the forest for the trees. The exquisite audio direction and artstyle help build on a world to create mystique across the board. Even better, a hands-off approach to gameplay allows those willing to invest the time an avenue to organically explore and fix the broken world left behind.",2018-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d677878875b,SquareXO,Nicole Hall,75,"Fe isn’t spurred on by an easy to follow narrative but instead by a moving soundtrack that orchestrates your journey through a quaint world with the help of some pleasant platforming elements that are carefully weaved into this all-round lovely game. Zoink have conceived a setting which can only be compared to a mood ring in both colour and emotion alike, full of mystery and a delight to explore. They want you to halt your journey, look around, truly indulge in their handiwork and let out a satisfied sigh. As you interact with nature within the game, you gradually ignite a fire of need within you to protect it. Moreover, subliminal eco-friendly morals resonate whilst you play, leading you to care and truly become emerged in this ingenious world and the creatures that roam within it. Similar to likes of Journey and Abzu, Fe achieves a moving and memorable gaming experience by generating a magical, highly immersive environment that accounts for each and every emotional arc within the game. A touching tale and completely captivating title.",2018-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,False,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d677878877b,Easy Allies,Michael Damiani,70,"Fe is a visually striking adventure that makes wonderful use of sound to bring the environments around you to life, but its cryptic nature and occasional rough spot of gameplay dampen its spirits.",2018-02-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d6778788778,Spaziogames,Stefania Sperandio,,"Dreamy and magic, Fe's mysterious world feels pretty and imaginative on Switch, despite some frame rate drops in portable/table mode.",2018-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d6778788758,TechRaptor,Courtney Ehrenhofler,85,"Fe is an enjoyable puzzle platformer with an adorable protagonist. The camerawork and murky narratives could both be improved, but neither prevents this from being a fun, forest adventure.",2018-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0993765d67787885a3,SomHráč.sk,Martin Kubeš,75,"Fe is an another sucessful EA Originals title, although Unravel was a bit better. Fe suffers from minor issues and basically brings nothing new to the table, but it's still a title that deserves attention. Especially if you like adventure games with a touch of mystery.",2018-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,False,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d6778788750,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,80,"Fe has everything that you expect from a game like this: great atmosphere, beautiful environments, unusual design decisions. It's unfortunate that developers decided to approach a refreshing theme without a meaningful story.",2018-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d677878874d,New Game Network,Stephen LaGioia,62,"Fe feels like an experimental platformer trying to make an emotional statement. It leans heavily on the gimmick of using songs to interact with nature, but if you're not floored by this angle - there's not much else for you.",2018-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d677878875e,Digital Trends,Daniel Starkey,90,Fe is a fantastically gorgeous game that invites you to get lost and discover life.,2018-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d6778788756,Guardian,Jordan Erica Webber,40,Befriending the animals and learning their languages while you avoid the marauding Silent Ones is too much like hard work,2018-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d6778788753,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,70,"A large part of your enjoyment in Fe basically depends on how much you enjoy figuring things out and how fast things click for you. There will be folks who will absolutely enjoy Fe's nontraditional gameplay and getting lost in its mysterious world. Others will pine for a Goomba or a power-up — anything familiar that would help them make sense of what the game is all about. Just like art, Fe's merits as a masterpiece or hack will lie purely in the eye of the beholder.",2018-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d677878874a,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,60,"Fe is a decent puzzle platformer with some nice ideas, but it all rings a bit hollow in the end. The various songs are a fun way to interact with the world, but some are barely used at all, while you'll rely on others almost constantly. It can also be surprisingly difficult to control, with a camera that isn't always cooperative and platforming that isn't as tight as it needs to be, especially in an environment as vertical as this. The story, which strives to be poignant, fails to leave an impact, and while the world is a nice place to explore, there isn't a whole lot in it. Ultimately, it's a fine game, but it struggles to leave a lasting impression.",2018-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0993765d6778788589,Cultured Vultures,Ashley Bates,60,"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that's especially true for a game like Fe. For every beautiful moment and every emotional musical chord, there's a gameplay element that just gets in the way.",2018-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d6778788747,TrueAchievements,Sam Quirke,70,"There are far more brilliant games in this genre to recommend, but Fe will certainly do you no harm over its short play time.",2018-02-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d677878873b,Shacknews,Ozzie Mejia,60,"Fe's charm is in its concept and its songs, as I learned new songs with different pitches and tones, and learned to communicate with new wildlife. It also has flashes of visual brilliance, thanks to its use of soothing water color landscapes. But a humdrum story, lack of direction, and inconsistent controls didn't leave me wanting an encore.",2018-02-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d6778788735,Wccftech,Rosh Kelly,71,"Fe is by no means perfect, but it is a delightful experience that stays with you long after you've put down the controller. Plus the little pup is very cute.",2018-02-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d677878872b,GameMAG,,70,"Fe is a conceptual project with a soul that allegorically through images and references tells about the struggle of wildlife against man. Sadly, small amount of content and some other flaws spoil final impression.",2018-02-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d6778788745,GamesBeat,Stephanie Chan,83,"If you can get past some of its flaws, you'll be in for an experience that's full of wonder with fantastic visuals and an amazing soundtrack. Which I keep looking for online, by the way. But my search queries just keep returning discussions about Fire Emblem.",2018-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d6778788740,GamePro,Rae Grimm,75,"Despite its magical atmosphere, Fe does not manage to leave a lasting impression.",2018-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d677878873d,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,50,"Sure, it's beautiful — and after the end credits have rolled and you're free to explore the world, bereft of annoying puzzles, there's beauty and secrets to be found at every corner — but as an overall experience the unnecessarily obtuse world design and repetitiveness makes Fe stand out only for its frustrations, not its successes.",2018-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d6778788738,The Games Machine,Davide Mancini,62,"Fe is a fascinating journey through an enchanted forest which turns into an empty guided tour with stunning visuals, compelling sounds, but very few emotions driven by gameplay. At its core there are brilliant and originals ideas, but they are suffocated by dull, derivative and cumbersome mechanics, as well as by a clumsy storytelling.",2018-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d6778788732,ThisGenGaming,Robby Bisschop,90,"Fe is a work of art. It's a tale of beauty and wonder and I thoroughly enjoyed discovering all this magical forest had to offer. It could have used a few more moments that were grand in scale like the colossal deer and I would have appreciated some help from the game in finding all the collectibles that I've missed, but I can wholeheartedly recommend it to players of any age.",2018-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d677878872d,Metro GameCentral,,60,"Shallow mechanics hide a game that is much more simplistic than it first appears, but this is still a passingly entertaining take on a 3D Metroidvania.",2018-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 5d867b0c93765d677878872f,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,95,Fe is a masterpiece in the adventure genre the likes of which the gaming industry sees about once per generation.,2018-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,442f123b4d884d8ca85236aa30b99a79 6244061f274ec35e72dc7eeb,NoobFeed,Kurtis Seid,68,"Medieval Dynasty had been in early access for over a year. While it is now officially released, it doesn’t feel completely done. There is still a lot of meat to satisfy diehard simulator fans. But others might want to wait until even more features are added.",2022-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,f100d746e4c74e42b6129dda765c9cd9 6254a37d008489e208d7f6bb,Gameffine,Arkadyuti Bandyopadhyay,80,"Medieval Dynasty tries really hard to become the simulation cum survival RPG that people want it to be – and despite a few flaws here and there, does manage it quite well (if you manage to forget the RPG aspect of it). If you want to flex your creative mind organizing a living, functioning village from scratch – this game should certainly be up your alley. But if you want a pure RPG that wants to stand apart from the masses with some different mechanics – be sure to look elsewhere.",2022-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,f100d746e4c74e42b6129dda765c9cd9 62389b83274ec35e72dc357e,GamesCreed,Joshua Burt,68,"Medieval Dynasty is an interesting game with almost too much content. While not all of that content is exemplary, the game is still riddled with purpose filled chores and community management that makes this game stand out amongst its survival counterparts.",2022-03-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,f100d746e4c74e42b6129dda765c9cd9 61fd7a579e5c48c548d797a8,33bits,Rubén Manzanares,75,"Medieval Dynasty is a different simulator, it manages to transport us to the middle ages. the number of jobs, missions and its station system. They may be more than necessary reasons to undertake the journey to these medieval lands, but the truth is that you will need a large number of hours to progress and it has an unintuitive tutorial so it is easy to get lost.",2022-02-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,f100d746e4c74e42b6129dda765c9cd9 616f05478a1e37b0e132fda4,MMORPG.com,Emily Byrnes,70,"While there are still clearly some stark improvements that can be made, I think that Medieval Dynasty succeeded in bringing something new to an already saturated and stale genre, and can be a lasting favorite, as long as they continue to make improvements and provide updates.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,f100d746e4c74e42b6129dda765c9cd9 6166aff88282176801276e0c,Spaziogames,,70,"Medieval Dynasty is far from perfect, but it's captivating and intriguing in its own and peculiar way.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,f100d746e4c74e42b6129dda765c9cd9 6162a458f8f7e349038848d5,IGN Italy,Stefano Castelli,70,An interesting mix of different mechanics that quickly becomes somehow boring in its micro-management antics.,2021-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,f100d746e4c74e42b6129dda765c9cd9 615636dff73144e5c35a44ad,GamingTrend,Ron Burke,75,"Like some sort of peasant Animal Crossing, Medieval Dynasty casts us in the role of mayor of Dysentery Village. You'll slowly grow from labor-intensive shacks to a semi-self-sufficient hamlet through the sweat of your brow, building a dynasty that will last generations. You'll just wish your peons would pitch in and carry their own water...and stop eating the buckets.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,f100d746e4c74e42b6129dda765c9cd9 61529ef6bf6fa9a4453b76c6,PC Invasion,Kurt Perry,80,"Medieval Dynasty is a survival RPG that manages to stand out in the oversaturated market that it occupies. By combining ideas from several other popular franchises, developer Render Cube has managed to create a genuinely unique product. Its story hardly stacks up against AAA RPGs like The Elder Scrolls but it's good enough given the game's many other strengths.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,f100d746e4c74e42b6129dda765c9cd9 615201b91bbdcf9994908fbd,PC Gamer,Jason Coles,74,"Medieval dynasty is a fun, relaxing survival RPG, even if it's not always exciting.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,f100d746e4c74e42b6129dda765c9cd9 615a6cb04f291c087de49aee,WellPlayed,Edward Darling,80,"Medieval Dynasty is a gorgeous survival/crafting and town management adventure game that satisfies our primal urge to create, build and form a community. After spending a year in early access, the full release definitely has a solid foundation, but some mechanics could have used a bit more time in the oven. If you’re prepared for a long term investment, you’ll reap a fantastic reward.",2021-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,f100d746e4c74e42b6129dda765c9cd9 615201ea1bbdcf9994908fc0,GRYOnline.pl,,70,"Render Cube studio has prepared a very pleasant and relaxing game. Medieval Dynasty is like a distant cousin of Animal Crossing - an FPP game on a budget, without multiplayer, but available on PC. It's worth playing once version 1.0 debuts. If you're new to this game and genre, I assure you - it is a survival like no other.",2021-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,f100d746e4c74e42b6129dda765c9cd9 62626745008489e208d871c7,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,70,"Tunche isn't for everyone. Traditional beat-'em-up fans will like the frantic action of the combo system, even if it takes a few runs to get going, but they'll hate the lack of forward progression. Roguelike fans will enjoy the gradual character empowerment but hate the lack of randomization of bosses and enemies. It falls into a specific niche that appeases people who enjoy the minimal mixing of both, and in that respect, Tunche delivers an experience that can be enjoyable if you know what you're getting into.",2022-04-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,1cfc3e68b14940719bbc0bce58fae8a4 62470381274ec35e72dc9d0b,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,60,"There’s a good game in Tunche somewhere, just trying to get out. Some will find it if they dig deep, put in the hours and max out the skill trees so that the combat can shine. Most though, will probably give up early on into the journey. This is a wonderfully presented game with a lot to offer, but the roguelike elements suck the fun out of it, turning what could have been a brisk and enjoyable adventure into a drawn-out slog.",2022-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,1cfc3e68b14940719bbc0bce58fae8a4 62087ee59e5c48c548d7f3a4,GotGame,Brian Zuhl,60,"Tunche tries many things to set itself apart from the other roguelites. While at first combat feels fast and exciting, it quickly becomes repetitive before even finishing the first run. A great art style helps but doesn’t make up for the other shortcomings. Fans of roguelites might find Tunche fun for a few runs, but others might want to pass on this one.",2022-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,1cfc3e68b14940719bbc0bce58fae8a4 61ddfdf89e5c48c548d6beb1,Cat with Monocle,Patrick Schmees,80,"Overall, Tunche is a nice, well-blended mixture of beat’em up and rogue-like gameplay that’s easy to play alone or with friends. Though it feels like a bit of a slow grind to progress, it will provide an ample challenge, even for veteran gamers. Plus, the Amazonia jungle themed, hand-drawn artwork is absolutely impressive and stylish. And who doesn’t love Hat Kid? Punch your way through the heart of the jungle to find Tunche!",2021-12-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,1cfc3e68b14940719bbc0bce58fae8a4 61ba2f969e5c48c548d65125,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,Tunche is a fun brawler that would’ve been a lot more fun if it weren’t so bogged down by unnecessarily wordy NPCs and annoying gameplay mechanics.,2021-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,1cfc3e68b14940719bbc0bce58fae8a4 61be18829e5c48c548d66322,KeenGamer,Chris Hall,85,"There is no denying that Tunche is one of the best Indie titles to be released this year. With a gorgeous art style, great character designs, a rock solid gameplay loop and some sweet action it is a joy to play and easy to learn. However it might prove a little too repetitive for some.",2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1cfc3e68b14940719bbc0bce58fae8a4 619d6c1c38d08bb0384e6d71,VGChartz,Paul Broussard,35,"The core combat is slow and lacks variety, the story and artistic elements of the game don’t add much, and the mission design makes this an experience that's about as enjoyable as being thrown into the pathway of an oncoming 18 wheeler.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,1cfc3e68b14940719bbc0bce58fae8a4 619d3672db37a4aea4394461,Gaming Nexus,Russell Archey,80,"Tunche can be an enjoyable game, but it may take some time to get there. Early on the enemies can be damage sponges and you don't have a lot of attack options available, making combat somewhat difficult and quite repetitive. As you level up each character and unlock new abilities and options for the cores you find, the game itself begins to open up and become more enjoyable. Tunche looks and sounds great and after some time, the gameplay itself will become pretty good. You just have to be patient a bit for it to get there.",2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,1cfc3e68b14940719bbc0bce58fae8a4 619403f525cfad560e85d39a,Destructoid,Chris Moyse,70,"Tunche is a spirited jungle jaunt. A charming action-adventure that wears its Peruvian heritage with the utmost pride. While the marriage of roguelite to brawler is definitely a solid fit — particularly in multiplayer — it cannot be denied that the repetitious trappings of both genres are readily apparent, which will be enough to turn off some players. Those well-versed in the grind and willing to put in the effort, however, will be rewarded with a very agreeable bout of forest fisticuffs. Now, about that animated series…",2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,1cfc3e68b14940719bbc0bce58fae8a4 623294ce274ec35e72dbfe1d,Goomba Stomp,Campbell Gill,80,"Tunche may not rewrite its formula, but it does something just as significant—it adds a new dimension to it.",2021-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,1cfc3e68b14940719bbc0bce58fae8a4 618d64d940eaec202b5c0278,COGconnected,Jaz Sagoo,74,"Tunche is a refreshing take on an established genre. The incredible aesthetics will immediately make this one stand out amongst its peers but its faithful implementation of mechanics hinders the experience. Whilst the rogue-lite features put a fun twist on every run, the repetitive combat can quickly become tiresome. Although there are a few issues, it’s certainly an interesting game that shines when playing with others.",2021-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1cfc3e68b14940719bbc0bce58fae8a4 61896a9fc410cfe3b3a0fb02,Nintendo Life,Roland Ingram,70,"Tunche looks and sounds good, plays neatly and consistently and is fun for couch co-op. However, it takes its punchy ideas and sneaks off into a dark, dirty alley where people just won’t want to go and find it. It is fun if you’re willing to get in there and get stuck in, but you’ll need to step over the broken glass of tiny screen text, try not to touch the wet-stained walls of repetitive, roguelite early encounters, and apologetically deny having any spare change to the drugged up yuppie of verbose exposition. In conclusion, if you are looking for a fight, mate, let us point you in the direction of Tunche.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,1cfc3e68b14940719bbc0bce58fae8a4 6188dd0d61198adb693d695a,FingerGuns,Andy Manson,60,"With a terrific hand-drawn style, an intriguing premise (inspired by a rich vein of criminally under-represented folklore), and solid controls, Tunche does a lot right, but it’s also a game that saves too much of its good stuff for the later stages, which is likely to drive away many looking for more instant gratification. With a more gentle introductory curve in the early stages and more rewarding incentives for progress, Tunche could be the next Castle Crashers, especially if you can rope some mates in. As it stands, it might be too much of a slog at the start to stick with, in order to see the good stuff further in.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,1cfc3e68b14940719bbc0bce58fae8a4 61dffca99e5c48c548d6c9bd,Checkpoint Gaming,Cal Stevenson,50,"Tunche combines familiar mechanics with a setting that is rarely represented in video games. This keeps the game’s visual design fresh, but the combat is more than familiar and not up to the standard set by other games in these genres. Tunche can’t scratch the side-scrolling beat-em-up action of River City Girls or the honed roguelike structure of Hades. Unforturantely, this means the game’s charming art and characters are at battle with lackluster gameplay.",2021-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,1cfc3e68b14940719bbc0bce58fae8a4 6183fb22c7bba1a467d2109c,GameBlast,Ivanir Ignacchitti,80,"Tunche is a very beautiful roguelike with fluid combat. Its cartoonish look helps to offer a light and charming representation of the culture of Amazon Forest people. Although it quickly tends to repeat itself, it's a title worth trying out.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,1cfc3e68b14940719bbc0bce58fae8a4 6183e63fc7bba1a467d21017,WayTooManyGames,Oliver Shellding,70,"This is a great game if you have friends, as you can really see how the chaos and mayhem can be well balanced with cooperation and communication. For a solo endeavor, though, you need to love, and I mean love, the art of the brawl. So either grab a friend or grab a bottle, because you’ve got a lot to see on your way to find Tunche.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,1cfc3e68b14940719bbc0bce58fae8a4 618835943e6206d63efc9a71,Guide Fall,Will Quick,75,Tunche is a side-scrolling beat ‘em up that takes you on a rogue-type path through the Amazon rain forest. It has beautiful art to complement its diverse characters and enemy animations with a good amount of RNG to keep playthroughs fresh.,2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,1cfc3e68b14940719bbc0bce58fae8a4 6183fa68c7bba1a467d21099,Nintendo Blast,Eduardo Comerlato,90,"Whether through a solid and fun cooperative mode or in solitary expeditions full of interesting challenges, Tunche's is one of the great indies of 2021. Between the rich combat and the lush scenarios, this beat 'em up hits the nail on the head by mixing the genre's features with roguelike progression. The result is an adventure that enchants with its stories based on the fascinating legends of the Amazon Forest.",2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,1cfc3e68b14940719bbc0bce58fae8a4 6183208dbe80c09de5fcbdf9,The Escapist,Jesse Galena,,,2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,1cfc3e68b14940719bbc0bce58fae8a4 61a1c9596fde1cda54ec1820,PSX Extreme,Lorenzo Lombardi,76,"MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is an ideal starting point for anyone who wants to get into the mecha game genre. Its technical mechanics are daunting at first, and the management system can be harsh, but there is fun to be had in the destructible environments and PvE mayhem.",2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 616e0cc0e856d8ac61c53c79,God is a Geek,Sean Smith,75,"After two decades away, the PlayStation is finally back inside the Battletech universe, and it feels…alright.",2021-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 6164c33bae06db5cf78ec16c,Blast Away the Game Review,Dustin Murphy,80,"As we wrap up our review, I still feel there is a lot we can discuss about MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. The career mode being one, but to do that, we’d almost have to write an entire review just on it as the Career Mode, while slightly the same as the story, does have some minor changes to its “story” as well as what it has to offer.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 61607e5b9e65de2d02a17f66,Screen Rant,Joseph Fonseca,60,"What Legend of the Kestrel Lancers comes down to is how much players enjoyed the spectacle and gunplay of MechWarrior 5, and how much they want to extend their time with the game through a new, and definitely interesting, story, and bigger battles. The gameplay is fun, tight, and tactically sound, but it was in the core game as well. The DLC offers more of the same, hampered by a lack of new mechs and diverse missions, but what is present in Kestrel Lancers is fun and purpose-built to give fans more of what they like. If players are only dipping their toes into MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, the base game has plenty to offer before players need to judge this DLC's worth.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 615f05119e65de2d02a1792b,ZTGD,Terrence Johnson,65,"While I am glad to see MechWarrior make a return; its just not the one I’ve been waiting for. While the latest expansion Legend of the Kestrel Lancers adds new mechs, biomes and a linear story missions its still more of the same, so if one doesn’t like the base game…. Then the expansion isn’t going to do much to change that.",2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 615caad21d40f71a49351444,PlayStation LifeStyle,Paulmichael Contreras,75,"MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is a lot of fun for fans of the BattleTech franchise. It may not be the flashiest game around, and its story can be very campy at times. But this is pretty much your best bet for playing a 'Mech game on a PlayStation console. If you have (online) friends, co-op will likely provide some extra thrills, and the generous DLC support is great to see. It may be a bit rough around the edges, but MechWarrior 5 is more than welcome on PlayStation after all this time.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 61545f13f142dfd141beeb82,GameGrin,Simon Brown,85,A solid expansion that brings a lot of new toys to play with and mission variations to play in. The campaign is a fun exploration of a pivotal time in Mechwarrior lore. If you own Mechwarrior 5 you should own this.,2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 61540fe6bf6fa9a4453b7b64,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,80,"Choosing to follow a more simulation path compared to other games with Mechs, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries delivers a fun and rich experience for fans of the genre, even though some of its structural limitations prevent it from reaching a higher rank.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 6152e89dbf6fa9a4453b7744,TheSixthAxis,Gareth Chadwick,70,"There's fun to be had with MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, but it's probably not for everyone. If the management aspect of the game appeals to you almost as much as using a giant mech to launch a salvo of missiles at a large skyscraper-sized enemy, then you'll likely enjoy MechWarrior 5. There's lots of repetition in the gameplay, but it's tempered a little by the changes it goes through as a result of your growing mercenary outfit. It's rewarding if you put the time in, but it's a shame there's no matchmaking to help alleviate the repetition.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 61506dd429cd9c662a0ae0d9,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,65,"Clearly meant for those who have long been ingratiated with the BattleTech universe, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is an appreciably deep mech stomper that needs a lot more polish a better storyline and cast of characters before its appeal can reach beyond the outer limits of its dedicated fanbase.",2021-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 614bdf976d338e3138244e8e,GamingTrend,,90,"With several new biomes, a fresh tileset system, more than two dozen mechs, and 14 story missions to set the stage for the 4th Succession War, Mechwarrior 5: Legend of the Kestrel Lancers lets us finally take our massive machines to war. The Mechwarrior universe is all about political intrigue and war on a galactic scale, and the Legend of the Kestrel Lancers pack absolutely nails it.",2021-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 60fabb6e96f0c9467e84103f,Generación Xbox,Juan Jesús,68,"MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is a game designed especially for all fans of the saga and mechas, a title that combines classic mechanics such as the division of our robot in two and implements new weapons, scenarios and new mechanics such as the possibility of creating our company of mercenaries. However, due to its unexplained difficulty spikes and somewhat cumbersome interface, we can see ourselves somewhat stuck, but once we catch the tranquillo everything will be easier and more pleasant.",2021-07-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 60e489bc907da6e46337bff9,FingerGuns,Greg Hicks,70,"It might be overwhelming for newcomers, but stick with it and MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries offers some surprisingly deep and rewarding giant robot combat. The management side might confuse, but stick with it, and you’ll enjoy the ups and down of mercenary life.",2021-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 60d63be20adb705a967acc22,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,70,"MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries focuses too much of its efforts in pointless filler, such as a milquetoast story and an annoying progression system. Its insane multiplayer is where it shines the brightest, but then again, I feel like this is best experienced on PC, with a mouse and keyboard setup.",2021-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 60c6eb65a0046674aed1698b,Gaming Nexus,Carter Kilmann,85,"If you're a fan of massive death machines, explosions, and a dab of entrepreneurship, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries will appease your unique trio of interests. There are also enough mechs, customization tools, mission types, and environments to keep gameplay from becoming too repetitive. Lastly, although I wasn't emotionally attached to the story, it was still entertaining enough.",2021-06-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 6126ce10d6eccf0bc89505c4,CFG Games,,80,"MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is a welcome addition to the series thanks to its various mission types, online co-op, and a healthy roster of mechs and mech variants.",2021-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 60bfa04aab3e90299df705f2,Attack of the Fanboy,,80,"All of the new additions and more sandbox Career Mode arguable make Heroes of the Inner Sphere the best way to play MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. On both PC and Xbox, Heroes of the Inner Sphere is worth every C-Bill.",2021-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 60ba7df12e2890d25415985a,COGconnected,,73,"All in all, I’m quite pleased with how much the devs have done with MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries. Heroes of the Inner Sphere only enhances a rock solid foundation. Granted, it’s certainly not a perfect experience, but I can now confidently recommend MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries to any mech enthusiasts. Just make sure to get it with the DLC",2021-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 60cc15aca0046674aed16d79,Digital Chumps,Steven McGehee,83,"MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries and the Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC represent the best mech experience on modern consoles. Piranha took what was a good game that was only on PC via the Epic Store in late 2019 and turned it into a great game with dozens of improvements across the board, with a major DLC pack available as well. For newcomers like I was, it can be a little intimidating at first boot, but a good tutorial and focused-play on your part makes this a very approachable, fun, and deep game.",2021-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 625503e9008489e208d7fd64,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,70,"Enjoyable mech combat hobbled by poor mission design, unnecessary load screens, and a dull story",2020-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5e25d0c44a8a3b376f438bd6,GamingBolt,Cristian Rivera,60,"For fans of pure mech action, there's enjoyment to be found in MechWarrior 5, but by and large, this is a game with a lot of unresolved issues that ultimately hold it back from being anything more than passingly fun.",2020-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5e20b5f14a8a3b376f4386a2,Polygon,Charlie Hall,,MechWarrior 5 is impressive when it’s able to work long enough to live up to its own potential.,2020-01-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5e1e9c9b63796013cde61eda,MonsterVine,Shannon P. Drake,70,A thoroughly decent-to-good mech game with some weird design choices and a not-always-good retro feel.,2020-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5e158d71117f2f0cdf3db56a,Worth Playing,"Tony ""OUberLord"" Mitera",72,"The biggest issue with MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is that it hits you with all of its shortcomings at once. Keep playing, though, and the game establishes itself as a fun title that's worthy of the MechWarrior moniker. Play it with friends, and it becomes even more entertaining. Dated aspects of its presentation aside, the combat remains fun mission after mission, and it continues to test you as you become more powerful. Start blowing apart enemy mechs with a small array of PPC cannons and make a few big pay days, and you'll appreciate the game for what it is.",2020-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5e012bde71f25c74e7325fb5,Wccftech,Rosh Kelly,70,"MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries tries to be inclusive, but unfortunately makes the mainstream issues with the genre all the more apparent without doing anything truly new or exciting to really draw the player in.",2019-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5e00df1371f25c74e7325f85,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,60,MechWarrior is back with poor story without new ideas and charisma of previous games. Only contracts and cooperation can save this low quality sequel.,2019-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5dfcdc91239b721b0efda623,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,60,"Playing MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, I couldn’t help but feel like it’s an old game given a fresh lick of paint. ",2019-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5dfca99e239b721b0efda60f,GameCrate,Justin Woo,70,"Mercenaries 5 needed six more months of testing and refinement before seeing the light of day. The game's mech combat is great for enthusiasts of the genre, but the lack of polish may leave newcomers cold. I recommend it for hardcore fans, but casual players may want to wait for the bugs to be ironed out.",2019-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5dfab5ad239b721b0efd9686,Impulsegamer,,76,Explosive 31st century 'mech combat with a satisfying single player experience.,2019-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5df8d2c3239b721b0efd952e,Leadergamer,Alper Dalan,80,"If you love big booms, this is your game!",2019-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5df7c93c239b721b0efd9411,COGconnected,Tony Bae,67,"The core of the game is solid, and the financial dread of being a badass is something rarely explored in video games. I recommend playing MechWarrior 5 in co-op with a friend, as I found coordinating builds and strategies with someone really added a layer of fun and replayability to the contracts.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5df6bb9c239b721b0efd930f,New Game Network,Drew Calise,74,"MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is a shooter with a considerable degree of customization, set in an alluring but static universe, with combat being its central and redeeming feature. The action tends to be generally fun and satisfying, although framed around repetitive missions. The missed opportunities are obvious - such as greater depth to your company's management, or having a tangible impact on the game world.",2019-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5df292dbad4f81777e1f56de,Metro GameCentral,,80,"A highly successful return for the long dormant sci-fi simulation series, and what it lacks in accessibility it makes up for in terms of satisfyingly tactical action.",2019-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5df25934ad4f81777e1f55ee,Hardcore Gamer,Cory Wells,60,The hardcore fanbase will appreciate MechWarrior 5 at its core as it feels like a game that wishes it had today's hardware technology 30 years ago.,2019-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5e1e51099607c56493d29147,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,90,"MechWarrior 5 revigorates the franchise not only with its new visuals and procedurally generated maps, but also gives you a glimpse of the hardships faced by mercenaries that are treated not too different from gig workers that rose up in the last couple of years. A fantastic game through and through.",2019-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5df249ccad4f81777e1f55d7,Darkstation,Mark Steighner,70,"Patient gamers waiting for a new installment of MechWarrior will be pleased to find a graphically modern version of a classic franchise, but also a game that struggles to compete with the story, pacing and characters of recent action games that have learned to balance complexity and momentum with a little more panache.",2019-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5df144a7ad4f81777e1f5500,IGN,T.J. Hafer,81,MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries checks most of the boxes I would have asked for out of a modern revival of the series.,2019-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5e862d95bdf729557ef47256,GameOctane,,83,MW5 is an amazing game that puts all its cards into the experience of customizing and controlling its mechs and I think the hand it’s drawn is a full house. With a little more work in polishing graphics and sound however they could easily find themselves with a royal flush.,2019-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5e83a65ebdf729557ef46e0f,Level Down Games,,65,"While I cannot compare to previous entries in the MechWarrior series, I have to wonder if this is a giant leap forward for the franchise, or more like a lateral move. It has some fun moments, but these are quick-lived and generally get overshadowed by some of the more glaring issues present in MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. Newcomers to the franchise may have a hard time digesting this as I did, but fans clamoring for more Mech goodness will likely find a lot to enjoy in Piranha Games’ latest outing.",2019-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 5e70e213bdf729557ef44e3c,OnlySP,,60,"MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries delivers a fun, combat-adventure game and a worthy sequel within the franchise. The movement controls, backing action music, and combat mechanics offer a thrilling, Mech-based action game. However, the inconsistent narrative design, demanding PC specifications, and frustrating repair mechanic detract from the game’s potential. In its current state, players may find Titanfall 2 the more appealing mech-centric choice.",2019-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,bff1d0022b6f4e409daa3663d67edab0 61af77f1ae612c62fdd33ad0,Saving Content,Ed Acosta,100,"The Jackbox Party Pack 8 is a heck of a bundle and honestly one of the strongest they’ve had as a package; it is the most consistent pack Jackbox Games Inc. has created yet. There are hours of fun and hilarity to be had with Party Pack 8, and this game gives no reason why it can’t be in your library of games.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 61efa7e89e5c48c548d71b9d,video games are good,Nathan Hermanson,90,"The Jackbox experience is all about having fun with pals, making each other laugh, and experiencing something that no other game can offer. Jackbox Party Pack 8 delivers that again and again and again. In my case, this Pack has already seen as much playtime as the last two combined and it's only been a month since launch. If you've skipped out on Jackbox in recent years, do yourself a favor and add this one to your game night rotation.",2021-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 61a1c9866fde1cda54ec182a,PSX Extreme,Lorenzo Lombardi,80,"The Jackbox Party Pack 8 is a blast of a bundle. Rather than innovating the formula, this pack bursts with social entertainment that refine the foundations of earlier titles, forming the most consistent pack of games yet.",2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 617c509528b432432e4a16ae,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,62,"2021's Jackbox Party Pack makes me hope the company will take a year off in 2022, go back to the drawing board, and return with a stellar collection of games in 2023 that takes players back to why they loved the first Party Pack as much as they did back in 2014.",2021-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 6179b35e71a14d3358197620,CGMagazine,Chris De Hoog,60,"Jackbox Party Pack Vol. 8 is a rare miss, the most mixed bag for the series since its second entry.",2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 61798113df320323c6131e78,TheSixthAxis,Jason Coles,80,"Overall I really like The Jackbox Party Pack 8. I've been enjoying messing around with it with my friends and will definitely keep delving into Job Job, Drawful Animate, and Weapons Drawn. On the other hand, I find the trivia games to be a bit dull, and I think The Poll Mine has a short shelf life, at least when it comes down to how I like to play games.",2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 6176e1f77e0ef90f46939086,FingerGuns,Kat Bullock,70,"Jackbox’s formula always remains consistent with hits, favourites and some skippable entries. Jackbox Party Pack 8 is no different. Although it’s not the strongest pack of 5 in the collection, this game still brings a wide variety of party games that can cater to almost any gathering.",2021-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 6174405bee8b9ff5859102f5,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,50,"Party Pack 8 is a bit of a letdown following the release of the excellent Party Pack 7. The overall pack is less consistent, has only one real standout, and is perhaps the weakest in the series yet.",2021-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 61713af9f646c2c0016ecd17,Jump Dash Roll,Rob Kershaw,80,"Party Pack 8 is varied, accessible and fun. It might not be the best compendium in the series, but the likes of Job Job, Drawful Animate and Poll Mine will ensure that it's high in your consideration for a night of party games.",2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 6170368be2b051b79e060f32,NintendoWorldReport,Alex Orona,65,"There are new twists on the drawing and quiz formula, but I doubt their staying power overall. These devs have a history of making high quality fun games so if you are a completionist or are new to the series, I would recommend it, just not over many of the older ones. Jackbox is like pizza, even when bad it's still pretty good.",2021-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 61837ce2b99fe3a1fdb52011,Washington Post,Shannon Liao,,"“Jackbox Party Pack 8” is a bundle of mostly entertaining games. Two of them — “The Wheel of Enormous Proportions” and “Weapons Drawn” — don’t always work. “Poll Mine” is exceedingly good. Taken together, “Party Pack 8” is a solid addition to a franchise that keeps attracting more players while they largely stay home during the pandemic.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 61796f48df320323c6131e48,Siliconera,Graham Russell,80,"New games have moved from the obvious to the truly weird. And, perhaps most importantly for this installment, the world has become much more about video calls than house parties. The Jackbox Party Pack 8 is the first one fully developed in these conditions, and its collection of games feels like it wanted to be deeper and more involved to fit in a little better.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 616e232af64fd3ad487a6b2c,Screen Rant,J. Brodie Shirey,70,"In keeping with the tradition of past Jackbox Party Pack editions, Jackbox Party Pack 8 contains a lot of variety for its price tag, as well as plenty of cartoonish charm and some intuitive touchscreen gameplay. From the trivia of The Wheel of Enormous Proportions and the Pictionary-style fun of Drawful Animate to the chilling murder mystery of Weapons Drawn, this quirky minigame collection could make for a nice source of entertainment at the next family gathering or holiday party.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 616e1e6af64fd3ad487a6ae4,Destructoid,Noelle Warner,75,"If you’re a long-time fan of the series, I say it’s totally worth it to try something new, but if Jackbox Party Pack 8 is your first time trying Jackbox out, I recommend taking a look at some of the older packs first.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 616e0f65e856d8ac61c53dba,Polygon,Cass Marshall,,"No single one of these games are worth the cost alone — there are Party Packs that I own as a Tee K.O. or Quiplash machine, and none of the games in this Pack have that same stickiness and ease to pick up for me. But there are no stinkers, either — everything here is something I’d feel comfortable recommending to a friend or bringing out at a gathering. That’s a valuable resource, and I figure wherever I go, at least I can liven it up with some Job Job.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 616b780d6934b18ab8d5174e,Checkpoint Gaming,Elliot Attard,70,"After 8 years of annual releases, The Jackbox Party Pack 8 certainly doesn’t feel as special as past games, but the entertainment found within is undeniable.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 61683bf7c77a5173597e632e,Gamepur,Chris Compendio,80,"The Jackbox Party Pack 8 will probably not be the end of the line for this series, and even though the games today are far more complicated than something you’d see from the first or second packs, iteration is the key to a fun pack of games. Gather your friends together (if it’s safe) and get cracking on uncovering the intricacies and strategies of these games — hopefully with a ton of laughter in between.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 616e597af64fd3ad487a6dca,TheGamer,Stacey Henley,70,"All in all, Jackbox Party Pack 8 is a great entry in the Jackbox series, propped up by Job Job and Drawful Animate. The Wheel of Enormous Proportions is one of the better trivia games when it’s not trying to be funny, and less punishing than Trivia Murder Mystery Party. The Poll Mine and Weapons Drawn are both new ideas for the series, but only Weapons Drawn really lands, and even then if you have the collective works of Jackbox, I don't think it'll come up in the rotation much. It's a solid Jackbox Pack with two great-if-not-quite-legendary games, one good trivia game, and two more experimental titles that your mileage may vary on. It's not Jackbox 3, but hey, it's also not Jackbox 6.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 616e24f4f64fd3ad487a6b45,Game Rant,Dalton Cooper,80,"Extra bugginess aside, The Jackbox Party Pack 8 is otherwise another solid addition to the franchise and is well worth the investment for anyone looking for a new party game to play. Poll Mine, Job Job, and Wheel of Enormous Proportions are the standout games, though Drawful Animate and Weapons Drawn will likely have their fans as well.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 616e0cd0e856d8ac61c53cc0,GamingTrend,David Flynn,70,"Sadly The Jackbox Party Pack 8 has more duds than hits this time around. Job Job and Weapons Drawn can be a lot of fun, while Pole Mine, The Wheel of Enormous Proportions, and Drawful Animate range from bad to decent.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 616714352159c66f813cb6c3,Shacknews,Ozzie Mejia,80,"The Jackbox Party Pack 8 is another winner for the team at Jackbox Games. With the team increasingly experimenting with new ideas and tweaking old ones, it's hard to envision the Jackbox train slowing down anytime soon.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,2721d42f51ca4f38bb6280b8e1411756 622f229367855975e5867428,SECTOR.sk,Samuel Vilček,75,"Prepare pickaxes, pour beer and cheer for digging! The dwarf village will not stand on its own and you will enjoy it.",2022-03-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,687b64a3e1194e69992f9caea70d77c4 621364059e5c48c548d87643,CFG Games,,80,Hammerting meets the bar for a good colony sim but still has a few kinks to work out regarding the story and the overworld engagement.,2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,687b64a3e1194e69992f9caea70d77c4 61af5e8dae612c62fdd33a59,PC Gamer,Phil Iwaniuk,68,"A fiddly take on management, survival and city building that you can still lose a weekend to.",2021-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,687b64a3e1194e69992f9caea70d77c4 61a0ff9c2a17c9d2434a2464,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,75,Hammerting is a good example of how solid individual mechanics sometimes fail to offer more than the sum of their parts in terms of gameplay. The development team has put together an interesting dwarf clan simulation and management title. It has even created an engaging if derivative universe for the player to interact with.,2021-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,687b64a3e1194e69992f9caea70d77c4 61942aa825cfad560e85d43b,Hey Poor Player,,60,"Hammerting’s level of character detail and large, explorable areas offer promise for those who love resource management and base-building games. The graphics and concept hold up, and the game runs well. Adding combat, trade, exploration, and an overworld mechanic with faction relationships to a colony sim is a major undertaking that will pay off well if the systems can become fully integrated. However, the game is not polished enough to deliver a dependable experience, and despite its scope, it offers few new ideas to make it memorable. Developers promise more quality of life improvements, but being a small team, the modding community may have to take up the slack as they did with RimWorld. Thankfully, modding is encouraged in C++. Time will tell if Hammerting is a diamond in the rough, or whether it becomes buried under its own ambition.",2021-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,687b64a3e1194e69992f9caea70d77c4 6192a574fb0385502e23f2f1,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,75,"Hammerting is a little rough around the edges in some aspects of the gameplay. The annoying AI of the dwarfs can be off-putting when you are playing the game. The devs seem very active on the discussion thread on Steam so I would imagine they have taken note of players concerns on some aspects of the gameplay. It isn’t a terrible game, it just needs a little more work to make it a thoroughly enjoyable playing experience for the player.",2021-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,687b64a3e1194e69992f9caea70d77c4 61927450fb0385502e23f24b,33bits,Euyen Esquefa Pons,75,"Hammerting is a good exponent of modern colony management titles. A certain amount of grinding and some HUB problems are its weak points, but it will still give you many hours of gameplay.",2021-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,687b64a3e1194e69992f9caea70d77c4 5e5e8d31bdf729557ef427d3,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Agustín Raluy,84,"I will finish this review by making the words of the creator of the game my own: if you like music, challenges or rare and yellow robots, then Kîne is made for you. A pleasant surprise that shows that talent and effort, even the smallest of studies can achieve great things.",2020-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,dce338d41ea84680a81ad383a1f7f401 5e00073d239b721b0efdba08,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,70,"Overall, this is an intelligent, neatly packaged puzzler worth checking out.",2019-12-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,dce338d41ea84680a81ad383a1f7f401 5dbc3ae3c55ae12d47d2b6bf,Pure Nintendo,,80,"An amazing experience from beginning to end, though there isn't enough content to justify the $19.99 launch price. Wait for a sale, then definitely pick it up, and you won't be sorry.",2019-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,dce338d41ea84680a81ad383a1f7f401 5db61fba060dea68363a18ee,Nintendo Enthusiast,,85,"Kine is a wonderful puzzle game that will exercise your spacial awareness and charm you with its story. The characters are relatable and surprisingly nuanced, and the visuals are appealing. The music is excellent and integrated into the gameplay in inviting ways. While the game gets incredibly difficult, serious puzzle players are sure to enjoy the challenge. It helped that Roo, Quat, and Euler reminded me of so many old friends, and I found myself wanting the best for the funky boxes as they strived to make their way in the big city. Maybe you will too.",2019-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,dce338d41ea84680a81ad383a1f7f401 5db4d57a64f5787ec0134886,NintendoWorldReport,Matthew Zawodniak,50,"But the bad puzzles are so incredibly frustrating and feel so much more difficult than anything that came before them that they overshadow the entire game. It never feels good to solve a puzzle through sheer trial and error, and while every puzzle game has one or two duds there are just too many in Kine to allow for the good puzzles to feel worth it. It's a shame that such a beautiful aesthetic was wasted on this, because the game is not nearly as exciting as the jazz riffs that accompanies it.",2019-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,dce338d41ea84680a81ad383a1f7f401 5daf474634f2907a2bb54d27,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,Indie puzzle games don't get much more challenging and charming as Kine so if you're a genre fan then you need to give it a try.,2019-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,dce338d41ea84680a81ad383a1f7f401 5da9ed545600ae62dfe102cb,VideoGamer,Imogen Donovan,70,"If you've got a mind for puzzles, Kine is great. If you're into the narrative, Kine might make you feel like an afterthought.",2019-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,dce338d41ea84680a81ad383a1f7f401 5da79a98c7c36e55d01edc36,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Edwin Evans-Thirlwell,,"Even though Kine does a great job of drip-feeding you its complexities, I hit a wall once I reached the main stage. ",2019-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,dce338d41ea84680a81ad383a1f7f401 5da79a62c7c36e55d01edc2f,Eurogamer,Robert Purchese,80,"Don't let the cuteness fool you, Kine is one of the cleverest puzzle games around.",2019-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,dce338d41ea84680a81ad383a1f7f401 6262e334008489e208d873fc,GamesCreed,Yagmur Sevinc,70,"The skillfully drawn graphics, combined with the engaging (and at times thrilling) story and fun to solve puzzles, make the game an experience everyone should play at least once. Though the ending leaves the player unsatisfied, it is the journey that matters.",2022-04-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5fbccf7d038871749d41656f,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,65,"Evan's Remains is fine - at least initially. The mix of visual novel-like cut scenes and platform puzzling is a good combo, and those who aren't too keen on the platforming part can take solace in the fact that they can skip those portions without penalty. However, the predictable nature of the tale lessens the story's impact, and the small number of puzzles doesn't provide much for action-oriented players to chew on. It is a short experience that seems appropriately priced ($7) for what you're getting, but this title won't stick with you after the credits roll.",2020-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5f6f4da4cc71e361680c8763,Cubed3,,90,"There is little to fault in Evan's Remains, which can be a three-hour long adventure, depending how fast puzzles are solved, and how long is spent enjoying watching the protagonists hair and clothes move about when she runs and jumps. Multiple saves would be a plus point, although they aren't really needed, since puzzles can be bypassed if they prove too difficult. Learning the truth about everyone on and off the island makes a replay enticing, in order to see the hints about their identities, and the emotional, tugging truth about Evan.",2020-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5f2ae179d88e035744c1e5c6,Forever Classic Games,Alex McCumbers,68,"More than anything, Evan's Remains could be the start of something special, either in a sequel or a future work from this developer.",2020-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5efd938ad88e035744c1923e,Rapid Reviews UK,Mike Hallam ,90,"Mike: Let’s not waste time here. Evan’s Remains is something special. The difficulty for us, I guess, it is explaining why, without giving anything away. I’m sure you’ll agree that this game sits in that pool of the story-driven experiences, the likes of Gone Home and Undertale, where the player benefits more by knowing less. But, Alicia, let me first ask you this: what made the game first resonate with you?",2020-07-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5f039e4fd88e035744c19acc,GBAtemp,Christopher Otero,86,"Evan's Remains is certainly an interesting combination of genres and while at times the puzzles feel like they are just there to break the story apart, it all comes together with excellent artwork and a memorable narrative.",2020-07-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5efeb338d88e035744c1938e,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,60,Evan's Remains may be a simple puzzle platformer but it's one that requires a lot of careful planning to master its clever stages.,2020-07-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5f3568e131b9014139fe25eb,Games Xtreme,Sara Boardman,80,"The main factor to Evan's Remains' gameplay lies within monolith puzzles. The platforming was something I was really looking forward to watching the trailer, as you're meant to sort out pressure sensitive pads in a certain order to advance along. If you're stumped, you do have the option to skip the puzzles, but I would advise against it--there's a few secrets to find along the way that are actually pretty cleverly done. I will say that they're not terribly difficult in nature, but some will keep you guessing for an extra minute or two, with a nice sense of accomplishment when you finally solve.",2020-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5ef78b23d88e035744c18bfd,GamingTrend,Elisha Deogracias,75,"While it's over a bit too soon, Evan's Remains is a delightful little puzzle game. Its story builds up to some great lengths, and the puzzles are innovative and fun to solve.",2020-06-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5ef387aad88e035744c1877b,Shacknews,Brittany Vincent,70,"It's a shame to take great graphics and an interesting premise and ultimately squander them, but that doesn't mean Evan's Remains is absolutely horrible. Given a bit of tweaking it could have been great. As it stands, it's an iniquity you can finish in a couple of hours if you're great at puzzles. Just don't expect to get too engrossed.",2020-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5ef1ed3dd88e035744c1845b,GameMAG,,80,"Evan's Remains is an example of a very atmospheric story that makes great use of pixel graphics, music, and puzzles for maximum immersion. And although the project is completed in three hours – it is clearly worth it, although the ending may not please everyone because of its final plot twist.",2020-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5ef21cc1d88e035744c185b2,Nintendo Enthusiast,John Friscia,55,"The narrative of Evan's Remains — if you don't skip any of it — probably takes up half the total playtime, if not even more. The puzzles themselves, of which there are maybe 20-25, take around two hours to complete. So honestly, I can't call the game a bad value at only $6.99, considering the price of a movie ticket these days. But there is just little here to recommend otherwise. The puzzles are fun enough, but the storytelling won't be to everyone's tastes. It definitely never strummed my heartstrings.",2020-06-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5eebcac2d88e035744c17f90,Game Informer,Joe Juba,78,"Though the narrative and puzzles don't ultimately ascend to great heights, Evan's Remains is interesting and unique",2020-06-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5f0b959ad88e035744c1a465,NookGaming,Ryan Fabian,90,"If you are looking for a bite-sized mystery-thriller story puzzle game that makes you go “holy crap” and takes you on an emotional roller coaster, then I would extremely recommend this game.",2020-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5effae82d88e035744c196f1,Marooners' Rock,Matthew Hlady,80,"Evan’s Remains is a simple, solid, and entrancing title. It is one of the better games that I have reviewed here and is one that I will heartily recommend to nearly anyone else. Now I want to look into whatever else this developer has made and will make.",2020-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5ee986cad88e035744c17cc1,Game Freaks 365,Kyle Bell,70,"The surprisingly compelling storyline and interesting puzzles keep you powering through, even as the dialogue drags on at times. Plus, the pixel art style and retro-inspired music give the game real charm. Considering the budget price, it’s well worth checking out.",2020-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5ee95778d88e035744c17ca5,LevelUp,,80,"A beautiful and breathtaking puzzle platformer full of heart, charm and quality level design. A game everyone should have on their radar.",2020-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5ee86f94c28b1c4114c288d8,MonsterVine,Samantha Lienhard,80,"The story resolution won’t sit well with everyone, but it’s still worth playing for the mystery and clever puzzles.",2020-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5ee79ddec28b1c4114c28826,TechRaptor,Andrew Stretch,85,"While it comes in a small package the fun core gameplay and unexpected storytelling is worth anyone trying out, especially if you're into puzzle platformers. While Evan's Remains never gets truly difficult it still leaves the player wanting more past the credits.",2020-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5ee79a5ac28b1c4114c28823,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,60,"Evan's Remains is a ""mystery-thriller"" that, while pretty big on mystery, is shorter on thrills. If the story (and the way it's set-up) connects with you, you'll have much more enjoyment than I did. However, I don't think this is a tale with a broad audience in mind. Joined by puzzles that look and play quite similarly, the impact lessens. But the great audio/visual package elevates this one to an okay experience for me.",2020-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5ee684ddc28b1c4114c28779,Kritiqal,Nate Kiernan,,"I am not sure if Evan’s Remains entirely earns its thematic heft when so much of it is inscrutable, but that it is willing to end its plot in a moment of intense duress is daring enough to elevate its weaker moments. It's untidy, its themes barely cohesive. But if Evan's Remains was not so unusual, if it had simply doubled-down on puzzles and pretty screens, I do not think it would have left half the impression it did.",2020-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5ee10152c28b1c4114c27df0,LadiesGamers.com,,80,"The puzzles will make you think carefully as you try to order them in your mind and then try it out in the actual game…or, like me, you can simply keep hopping around and testing things until you triumph. There is also an option to actually skip specific puzzles if you bring up the menu while trying to get through them. Impressively, the puzzles are also worked into the story in various ways. Evan’s Remains is polished in just about every department. It may not focus on gameplay as much as some would like, but personally this didn’t bother me at all. It’s a sad and interesting experience, and one that I definitely recommend.",2020-06-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5ee111bbc28b1c4114c27f21,Push Square,Liam Croft,70,"This is all topped off by some beautiful visuals. Pixel art is used to full effect with gorgeous, colourful scenery that is just begging you to stop and admire your surroundings. Combine that with an entertaining narrative and fun puzzling and you've got a title which pleases in all the right places.",2020-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5ee01b1ac28b1c4114c27d2b,Gamer Escape,Josh McGrath,70,"The story here is intriguing and occasionally shocking, but it isn’t particularly affecting. I’m sure this story would’ve hit me more had Schmied spent more time developing the world and the characters, giving the audience a better chance to connect with them.",2020-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5edfbdb7c28b1c4114c27cac,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,65,"The monolith puzzles are enjoyable, but the narrative surrounding them doesn't serve as a worthwhile reward for their completion. If you're looking for a light puzzle-platformer with mostly attractive pixel art, Evan's Remains might be worth considering. If you want a more thrilling or satisfying narrative experience, keep searching.",2020-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5edfb7dac28b1c4114c27ca3,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,90,Evan's Remains is a wonderful narrative adventure full of feelings that will touch our hearts. The puzzles are a very important part of the game and have a fair difficulty with the player. Its structure can become repetitive but the desire to see how the story continues will make us continue with great enthusiasm.,2020-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5edfb7acc28b1c4114c27ca0,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,80,"An easy going puzzle platformer, with a dramatic and emotional story. Evan's Remains is enjoyable from start to finish, with plenty of options to skip content you're struggling with.",2020-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5edf95a4c28b1c4114c27c5d,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,60,"The scarcity of the game's puzzles is frustrating, because, slight repetition aside, every one of those puzzles is cleverly designed.",2020-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5edf5664c28b1c4114c27c22,IND13,Rahul Shirke,60,"Evan’s Remains tells a gripping, amazingly convoluted tale interspersed by irresistible puzzle platforming that left me wanting a lot more than what I got.",2020-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5f0ddc92d88e035744c1aa04,Noisy Pixel,Azario Lopez,80,"Evan’s Remains is a beautiful game that blends puzzle and visual novel elements together to tell a gripping narrative. However, some dark themes emerge from this with a few convenient “ah-ha” moments that don’t really match up with what is revealed to the player.",2020-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 5f21ec63d88e035744c1c5f0,oprainfall,Jason Quinn,60,"Evan’s Remains is a neat little game, it’s only a few hours long, but I enjoyed my time with it. A good and fun mystery to unravel with some nice emotional moments and some puzzles to solve. As good a recipe as any, I think. The release date is a ways off at June 11th, and there’s no set price yet. Even though I think this game comes short of being something special, if you like puzzle platformers, this is worth putting in your collection.",2020-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,c5470b4a41b745d5919734d1e2a955bc 61f1a6049e5c48c548d73e31,Starbit,Nuno Nêveda,60,"Based on diving and following different marine species and with a strong educational and contemplative component, Beyond Blue also provides a plot that lets players discover more about its lead character. Beyond Blue's simple gameplay and concept also ends up becoming its main shortcoming, as there could have been a lot more to this, especially regarding the exploration of the submarine world, and the game's graphics that fall behind the threshold of what is required for such an experience.",2022-01-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 61dfee5c9e5c48c548d6c958,Spaziogames,,62,"Beyond Blue is an adventure that will not be remembered for its gameplay, but it's something different from what we usually see in gaming and brings a strong message with it.",2022-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 61b930ac9e5c48c548d64bcf,COGconnected,Thi Chao,75,"If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about marine life or wanted to explore the ocean depths without fear of having to fend for yourself, this is the game for you. Not to mention Beyond Blue would be a fantastic way to get children more immersed and aware of underwater creatures. However, suppose you’re looking for a game with a bit more to offer in terms of gameplay and content. In that case, you may be better off sticking to games like Subnautica that provide the same exploration with added goals and an even higher arching narrative.",2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 61ae1cb8d3d48c5c6a071588,Pure Nintendo,Kirk Hiner,65,"If you're the type who likes to relax with the calming sites and sounds of an ocean life documentary, Beyond Blue will allow you to get more interactive with it. The educational and narrative moments don't fully gel with the undersea exploration, and the visuals get murky on the Switch, but that won't matter when you're exploring these deep, safe waters.",2021-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 61ac01162d25064759c2775d,Impulsegamer,Lyla Saudi,78,An educational way to explore the deep blue sea at your own pace.,2021-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 61a394213fb602e787fa6d16,Screen Rant,Rob Gordon,70,"Overall, Beyond Blue is an interesting game with some solid story strands to propel its underwater gameplay. Its emotional impact doesn’t reach the heights of the likes of Firewatch, and its limited gameplay may put some players off if they want something more substantial or challenging, but nonetheless this is a well crafted and calm title that proves its worth. When it comes to education-based games, this is a good example of how engaging it can be.",2021-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 620fbee89e5c48c548d82afc,Last Word on Gaming,Matt Jarvis,70,"I still stick by my feeling that this isn’t a game but an educational tool but it’s a bold attempt and overall it does work well, anyone with an interest in the Ocean will find plenty to learn and discover and for that alone this is worth being applauded. If you want a chillout experience with some great mood melodies and you have a thirst for education, Beyond Blue is worth a look. For anyone else, it is probably not going to float your boat.",2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 6196b46d91f0007b9163b400,LadiesGamers.com,Lucy James,75,Beyond Blue is a pleasant swim through the ocean if you’re looking for a stress-free gaming experience. The plot feels a bit silly and the game was at its best when it focused more on education and learning about the ocean. Most of which is outside actually playing the game but there are still wonders to be found in its exploration. Beyond Blue is a game that reminded me just how beautiful the ocean truly can be. I’ll probably never get to actually do a dive in real life. But this game gave me a nice opportunity and I’m grateful for that. Let us just hope the sea life can stay that way even in the not too distant future.,2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 619291ccfb0385502e23f286,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"Beyond Blue is only a short experience – you’ll be done with it in about four hours or so. But every moment spent with the game is a treat. It might not be quite true to real life thanks to the game’s fictional and near-futuristic technology, but it does offer a very real glimpse into the lives of underwater creatures. Not only is this a valuable educational tool, it’s enjoyable and relaxing too.",2021-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 6192698dfb0385502e23f231,Nintendo Life,Roland Ingram,60,"Beyond Blue has noble intentions, with an urgent and vital message about our impact on the Earth. However, it doesn't do itself justice. Although there is some decent content in here – videos, music, sound design, gameplay, narrative – those parts do little to support or enhance one another. Gameplay is soothing but one-note, the video documentaries don't frame the missions and neither are well connected to the narrative. While there are moments of majesty in exploring the ocean, the limited draw distance and pop-in frequently interrupt the awe. Edutainment's a hard one to pull off, and Beyond Blue feels less like an awesome rock concert about dolphins and more like your science teacher trying to do a rap.",2021-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5f92c02afce0972e4e5f8663,Cubed3,Bonny Ramsay,70,"The E-Line Media developers and publishers have clearly worked tirelessly to bring a heightened awareness that has a heavy focus on conservation and environmental issues that are pressing today. They have enveloped all these issues into a relaxing environment to enable people to be involved directly with these themes in the interactive and safe environment of Beyond Blue. There are no threats, which overall makes this work of art a safe space to explore in comfort at their own pace. If there is an expectation of this to be a true dive with threats and a different experience each time, it is likely disappointment will be experienced and a feeling of boredom may creep in fairly quickly, but if the aim is to relax and learn about the ocean, this truly is a wonderful title.",2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5f272242d88e035744c1d82e,Game Forces PT,Bernardo Lourenço ,65,"Despite offering a very fun and fascinating 3-hour experience, Beyond Blue offers little more than a repetitive experience without great imagination. After all, it is a calm and fascinating experience that brings us to know better the ocean and its Ecosystems. If the player seeks for a comforting experience by the ocean this is the right choice, but if the player is looking for a well-crafted game, with a complex plot this may not be the best option.",2020-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5f1f1246d88e035744c1bf66,Skewed & Reviewed,,40,"The problem is there is no urgency to play, no intense draw. Beyond Blue is just not riveting. It does not pas the “is it fun” Test.",2020-07-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5f04dc1dd88e035744c19d26,Gamezo,Nate Burleyson,68,Beyond Blue serves as an educational piece as well as a great opportunity to relax and enjoy the depths of the ocean through technology that is fresh and exciting. I would like to see plenty of more content in the game though if possible.,2020-07-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5f04813ed88e035744c19cd1,ZTGD,Ken McKown,70,Beyond Blue is a relaxing experience that will appease players who cannot get enough nature documentaries on Netflix. I loved taking my time and scanning creatures and just exploring the ocean. There is a lot of interesting info wrapped around a solid gaming experience. Beyond Blue is the kind of game that players will just know they will enjoy by looking at it.,2020-07-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5f045ab3d88e035744c19c5d,TheSixthAxis,Adrian Burrows,80,"Forget Walking Simulators, Beyond Blue proves that Swimming Simulators is where it's at. This is a beautiful, relaxing and enchanting video game experience that acts as a soothing balm against the stresses of modern life. Sebastian was right, it really is better down where its wetter.",2020-07-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5f037bf2d88e035744c19a9e,pressakey.com,Tim Bissinger,60,"Beyond Blue is neither fish nor whale and remains in every respect a trial dive, which as a game as well as an interactive documentary only scratches the surface of the possible. It's not about exploring and getting to know this fascinating habitat by yourself, but, as in underwater tourism, about grazing spot by spot and scanning as many animals as possible on the way. I appreciate the work that goes into Beyond Blue. But the bottom line is that it's just a trial dive with an omnipresent guide.",2020-07-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5efdf765d88e035744c192fb,GamePitt,Shaun Sannerude,83,"In summary, Beyond Blue captures the sense of adventure via exploring the depths of the ocean better than any marine themed game that I’ve played. The sense of scale, detail and realism is such an incredible feat. Other than the exploration, I also enjoyed the aspects of the game spent with Mirai within her submarine, but I wished that this part of the game had been expanded further to help pad the game out a little more. E-Line Media has accomplished their goal of creating a beautifully engaging game, whilst also acting as an educational tool with the compelling Ocean Insight documentaries. If you have any interest in nature, in particular marine wildlife, then there is no better game than Beyond Blue.",2020-07-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5efd1624d88e035744c191da,ThisGenGaming,Robby Bisschop,85,Beyond Blue is a fantastic aquatic experience that will submerge you into the many wonders our deep blue oceans have to hide.,2020-07-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5efc9482d88e035744c19103,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,70,"Despite these shortcomings, Beyond Blue is a game everyone should experience. It is ideal for younger audiences and can be the perfect family activity. The price tag is a bit steep compared to what the game offers, but after a discount Beyond Blue should be considered by everyone who wants to relax and escape into a beautiful world for a couple of hours.",2020-07-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5efb84b7d88e035744c18fa9,33bits,Jesús Díaz-Suelto Berrueco,75,"Beyond Blue is a very interesting narrative experience, which exposes the great disseminating power that video games can have, a field little explored in them, and that places us in front of one of the most beautiful and unknown environments on our planet.",2020-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5efb5f20d88e035744c18f7f,SECTOR.sk,František Vangor,60,"Uncovering world of ocean is impressive visual experience, but gameplay is not very amusing.",2020-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5f0b18f8d88e035744c1a3e6,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,60,"As expected, there's some beauty in Beyond Blue, but it falls flat on the creative and narrative side.",2020-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5f0b94b4d88e035744c1a462,NookGaming,Jared Carpenter,60,"Beyond Blue takes you to the very depths of Davy Jones' Locker for a serene experience of our ocean's natural beauty - but players be warned, this swimming simulator is heavy on the sea critters, light on gameplay. Wait for a sale, unless you're a marine biology enthusiast.",2020-06-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5f07b78dd88e035744c1a258,Checkpoint Gaming,Lisa Pollifroni,80,"Beyond Blue handles educational material successfully. It makes its ideas easy to digest, approachable and most of all, fun.",2020-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5ef5b2a5d88e035744c189ae,Pardis Game,Muhammad Javad Majidzadeh,85,"Beyond Blue is definitely not the first game that tries to reconcile us with science and our planet using videogame methods, but undoubtedly, is one of the best. This does not mean that this game is flawless, but it is an actual step forward. While the game’s ocean is not as alive and responsive as it should be, the characters and the narrative are astonishingly alive and believable, and can definitely teach us how to be human",2020-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5ef642e1d88e035744c18aca,Jump Dash Roll,Derek Johnson,70,Writing that's worth wincing at does little to drag down a hyper-relaxing and educational diving game. Beyond Blue lets you take a breath in a medium packed with games that try their hardest to make your blood pressure skyrocket.,2020-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5ef34710d88e035744c18737,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Alberto Martin,71,"Beyond Blue is a calm, immersive and deeply didactic proposal, with a very simple gameplay that encourages us, little by little, to fall into their networks. Thanks to a visual section that portrays with great beauty the marine environments and their animals and a very remarkable voice casting, it is impossible not to fall exhausted at your feet. Of course, the proposal is short, because in about 3 hours (something more if we investigate in depth its scenarios) we will have realized its history. E-Line knows how to blur, like few others, that fine line that separates the didactic from the playful: a video game as rich in knowledge as it is absorbing in its playable part.",2020-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5ef2da7ed88e035744c186c5,Game Freaks 365,Kyle Bell,70,"Whether you're looking for a chill, non-violent ocean adventure or an educational product for kids, Beyond Blue does both surprisingly well. Just don't expect an action-packed experience.",2020-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5ef1ac6fd88e035744c183b4,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,80,"An aquatic adventure that tells a powerful story, carries an important message and teaches as well as entertains, Beyond Blue is an excellent game.",2020-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5ef92f72d88e035744c18ce4,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"Beyond Blue's educational approach to studying sea life and learning about the various effects humanity has on life is outstanding. While marine biologists look to tag and consider these precious creatures' habits, learning about their behavior, family development, health, diseases, etc., some seem to disrupt and cause harm. The experience is relatively short; however, I genuinely enjoyed learning and scanning all of the inhabitants.",2020-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5ef21d79d88e035744c185c4,The Digital Fix,Stephen Hudson,80,"Despite some occasional framerate drops and a slightly twitchy camera, Beyond Blue is a thoroughly relaxing and educational dive through some of the most beautifully-diverse underwater landscapes on the PS4.",2020-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 607cad8c79a3a34d882b1fa8,The Game Crater,Jayden Hellyar,70,"Beyond Blue is a brilliant combination of artistry and education, putting the ocean on its pedestal. The documentary format feels informative without being pushy, except glitches and mind-numbing gameplay overshadow it.",2020-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5eeece64d88e035744c1813e,GameGrin,Adam Kerr,50,"If you want to learn more about the ocean, this would be a great experience for you. If you want a beautiful, relaxed experience about fish, Beyond Blue just about misses the mark on that, unfortunately.",2020-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5eee0c93d88e035744c180ae,COGconnected,Isaac Monterose,70,"Beyond Blue is a relaxing, short $20 edutainment game that’ll be a fun time for gamers who are curious about the deep blue sea and its inhabitants. Just don’t go into it expecting gameplay that’s deeper than a puddle.",2020-06-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5f3cd922cd498717d194972d,GaminGuardian,Cristian León Matesanz,70,"A very relaxing and enjoyable experience, specially for those ocean-lovers who will dream with the release of a VR version of it.",2020-06-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5f229dfed88e035744c1c8cc,Movies Games and Tech,Sean McCarthy,80,"Beyond Blue is a welcome bonus experience, correctly priced and manages to get the balance between being an educational title as well as a solid gaming experience as well which so few others have successfully done. I truly hope to see follow up titles or content for this game as the wonder of Ocean life was ever present just as it was with Blue Planet series of documentaries.",2020-06-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5eeb6e68d88e035744c17ee3,AusGamers,Steve Farrelly,78,"We've seen how this can be implemented with <b>Ubisoft</b>'s brilliant “Discovery Tour” mode for both Assassin's Creed Origins and Odyssey -- an interactive journey through history; fact and myth alike, where you control the information available to you, and dive in as deep as <i>you</i> like.",2020-06-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5eecf5a4d88e035744c18077,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,88,For anyone who wants to be a marine biologist... this is a good casual immersion into the wonderous depths.,2020-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 5ee7cf18c28b1c4114c28878,Bazimag,Vahid Zohrabi Nejad,80,"Beyond Blue is a balanced game that walks on a fine line between a fun experience, and an educational one.",2020-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,c3006006e4c74c4d8316ff09fb8dcc8d 62d2926a0bfe2deada196c3c,Thumb Culture,,80,"Sadly, this is a game that doesn’t quite stick the landing, despite having a stellar concept. There’s plenty of ambition on display here, and I commend that fact. Decisions are poignant and permanent, and seeing all the different places available to go is a treat. Seeing some of the tropes of other game genres mixed in was also a nice touch. One of the highlights was picking produce from my garden in that wild west farming game. Pop culture commentary. Gets me every time. However, the numerous negatives I’ve highlighted throughout this review does make for a tough recommendation.",2022-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 62cefc390bfe2deada19299c,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,90,"Gamedec isn’t quite a masterpiece, but it’s a clever and noble attempt to do a non-combat RPG. The cyberpunk and noir themes will never get old, and the complex decision trees invite multiple play-throughs and approaches to the mystery. It’s certainly a game that shouldn’t be overlooked.",2022-07-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 62c60e9e0bfe2deada18d1ae,MKAU Gaming,,75,"For such an indie endeavour, Anshar Studios have created a cracker of an RPG adventure. While not perfect and restricted by things a Triple-A title might be able to access readily, ‘Gamedec’ had me logging in to the system over and over again to delve into this not-so-distant future where crimes online may affect reality.",2022-07-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 62bdbe870bfe2deada189dda,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,70,"Gamedec is the kind of game that calls back to a much simpler kind of RPG. You won't find any creative combat systems or instances of killing god with the power of friendship here - this is much more akin to a point-and-click adventure game with loads of dialogue to get through. If you have a particular love of science fiction or cyberpunk in literary form, you'll find plenty to enjoy here; if you're into RPGs for crunching lots of numbers and fighting cool foes, you won't find much. If you think Gamedec sounds like your kind of thing, we'd definitely suggest giving it a try. Aside from occasional graphical glitches and dialogue non sequiturs, Gamedec does a great job of achieving what it sets out to do.",2022-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 6284b7be008489e208d91fdf,Cubed3,,50,"Pretty much all the pieces for a good detective game are there, but Gamedec fails for a variety of reasons.",2022-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 619215599c00fa4cf097363a,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,80,"Overall, Gamedec delivers on its premise. It's a fun and intriguing story with plenty of choices to make and cases to solve. It never gets remarkably deep in lore, world-building, or character development, but it pulls off the decision-driven storytelling quite well. The limited scope hurts the experience, though. Environment maps can be small and feel on rails even when they're not, and some cut corners distract from what is a thoroughly entertaining narrative experience.",2021-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 618be658fd65b50cbe939b96,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,60,More adventure and less RPG from cyberpunk virtual worlds. And not very exciting.,2021-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 6185008149c8e5ae95dacab5,RPGamer,Pascal Tekaia,60,"Gamedec presents a rich world that would be worth revisiting again, though perhaps with an extra layer of polish needed for its narrative.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 616e133ee856d8ac61c53dff,MMORPG.com,Jason Fanelli,65,"I want to fully endorse Gamedec, and up to a certain point I do, but I would be remiss if I didn't mention the radical shift in the game's focus. Up until then the investigations are mysterious and fun, telling a legitimately interesting tale. After it the game feels like it goes into hyperdrive, not stopping until the credits roll. If this universe is ever revisited, I would hope there would be more investigative stories and less weird color-coded mazes. As it stands then, Gamedec is best described as a promising title with uneven execution.",2021-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 615aac204f291c087de49b0c,IGN Italy,,78,"Gamedec is very much focused on its setting, story and investigation-based gameplay, which are for the most part properly executed.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 6158808c9f4312e92e32787b,SomHráč.sk,Karel Šír,70,"Even in the current state, Gamedec is an interesting title with a rich and complex cyberpunk setting, however the premise had a bit more promise that was left underused.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 624ea6cc008489e208d7b031,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,85,"Gamedec is a fantastic point and click detective game that is only held back by small, fixable quality of life and balancing issues.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 616b74da6934b18ab8d51706,Checkpoint Gaming,Lisa Pollifroni,60,"Gamedec doesn’t seem to know the benefits of the phrase “less is more” and instead of trusting in the beauty of the world it created, stuck its fingers into too many narrative pies. What is left is a pie full of so many ingredients that it’s hard to tell what the flavour of it actually is; it’s tasty and looks good, but you may be too full to go back for seconds.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 61530704bf6fa9a4453b7765,Merlin'in Kazanı,Eren Eroğlu,70,"Although Gamedec offers a beautiful detective adventure, it cannot fully assess the great potential it contains.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 615205df1bbdcf9994908ffc,KeenGamer,Geoff Girardin,90,"Gamedec is a decision-based roleplaying game that spans both reality and the virtual world. Detective work is complicated enough in just one dimension, can players really be expected to navigate multiple worlds to crack the case? More importantly, is it even worth the effort?",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 615203c21bbdcf9994908fec,Oyungezer Online,M.İhsan Tatari,80,"If you are looking for a dialogue-heavy RPG like Disco Elysim, but one that is easier to read and comprehend, you've come to the right place.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 615323bfbf6fa9a4453b77a5,GameBlast,Alan Murilo Pereira Duque,75,"Although it has flaws in its execution, Gamedec is a recommendable title. The plethora of information available to the player can sometimes be annoying, but it's undeniable that solving cases and solving mysteries is fun. Fans of games with an emphasis on storytelling and freedom of choice will feel right at home, and cyberpunk-themed enthusiasts will also find entertainment — if expectations are properly balanced.",2021-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 6151e3a067d9ff8f6b3fb358,RPG Fan,Audra Bowling,83,Gamedec is an interesting and constantly evolving cyberpunk RPG.,2021-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 614dec3c6d338e31382451ae,33bits,Rubén Manzanares,60,"Gamedec is an isometric-view RPG with amazing graphics and story that would be a great title if it were not riddled with bugs. It also has major translation errors, which make the game only enjoyable in Polish. We know that it promises but has an uncertain future.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 614d2c946d338e313824512c,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,88,"Investigate gamers within games, inside a game.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 6160ccb731e668419b3775fe,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,70,"Gamedec seems to show exactly how far you can pare down a cRPG, stripping away some of the deeper mechanics to streamline a tabletop-inspired experience. Those new to the genre will enjoy this opportunity to get their feet wet, while established veterans will feel this virtual “one-shot” campaign was executed succinctly. If you love cyberpunk detective stories and want something that will absolutely suck you in for 10 – 20 hours, you can’t go wrong with Gamedec.",2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 614958a85807301248919811,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Chan Khee Hoon,,"It's a refreshing, original take on the cyberpunk genre, but in a game that relies so much on conversation, Gamedec's jargon-y dialogue soon becomes a confusing mess.",2021-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 614880a52547d1120b4f657a,Gamersky,,77,"All in all, ""Thriller Ranger"" is a qualified detective game, the creation of the world view to the design of the case is unique. However, its design in some details also led to limited gameplay, perhaps only the ultimate detective game enthusiasts can get to the unique rhythm of the game.",2021-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 614615e16a0d35eab0ffc0d4,Everyeye.it,Daniele D'Orefice,55,"Gamedec's writing is sterile and boring, and it's a shame, because even with a structure not as perfect as the one at his disposal he had some potential. As it is, the game struggles even to carve out its own space in a landscape where it is difficult to find such titles. The direction, however, is the right one: with some more care Anshar could in the future get to pack a good role-playing game sui generis. Gamedec, unfortunately, is not that good RPG.",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 6145e3956a0d35eab0ffc0c5,NoobFeed,Kurtis Seid,68,The world and premise of Gamedec are very captivating. Those looking for a unique cyberpunk mystery will get a kick out of the twists and turns of the narrative.,2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 614572316a0d35eab0ffc064,GamingTrend,Ron Burke,60,"Underneath stability problems and bugs lies one of the most ambitious games I've played, bringing a tabletop game level of choice to RPG enthusiasts. The rich story and excellent writing delivers in a huge way...if you can get the game to cooperate.",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 614502b36a0d35eab0ffc029,GameSkinny,Thomas Wilde,70,"A weird story of transhumanism and criminals in a rebuilt futuristic Warsaw, Gamedec is an interactive detective novel that's more interesting than traditionally fun.",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 6144eb146a0d35eab0ffc014,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,70,"Most cyberpunk games focus on the flotsam and jetsam of the environment, the strobing lights, the economically stratified world, the gadgets and imagined technologies. Gamedec, in contrast, reminds us that fundamental human passions and personal failures will probably endure well into whatever advanced future comes to pass. Gamedec has a lot of interesting ideas and mechanics, and its hardboiled- detective-in-the-22nd-century story is a great premise. Either the developers had ambitions beyond their ability to deliver, or maybe the game just needs a few more passes with the random orbital sander to smooth down the rough edges, but in its present state Gamedec’s flaws definitely detract from an otherwise intriguing experience.",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 614491f2f268facd23ba0216,GameMAG,,60,"Gamedec is based on a neat idea, that in some ways similar to Beautiful Desolation, but the game sadly crumbles under its own ambitions.",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 62320cb867855975e586e565,Tom's Guide,Jordan Palmer,80,"Gamedec is a cyberpunk RPG driven by its story and decisions. There's no combat, just you using your crime-solving skills to progress. Every choice you make carries weight.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 6149649f5807301248919894,The Escapist,Marty Sliva,,,2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 614958975807301248919807,TechRaptor,James Bentley,85,"Underneath its flaws, Gamedec is a truly unique game that I could spend 30 more hours in.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 61447b71f268facd23ba01d3,GRYOnline.pl,,75,"Give Gamedec a chance if you want to experience something different in the isometric RPG genre. We got an original cyberpunk creation, a well constructed experiment that may not look or sound the best but allows you to become a detective spending his time conducting investigations inside videogames. And that's cool.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 61441179f268facd23b9fa71,PC Invasion,Jason Rodriguez,50,"Even with some refreshing concepts related to investigations, Gamedec stumbles owing to uninteresting plot points, bland characterization, unclear systems, and pesky bugs.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 61438aeaf268facd23b9f9f8,MonsterVine,Spencer Legacy,90,"Gamedec is an immersive and intriguing isometric RPG that uses its concept and setting to great effect. There are some small bugs and the story gets a bit dense, but none of this should stop you from trying Gamedec out.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 61437d23f268facd23b9f9ca,PPE.pl,Mateusz Wróbel,75,"Gamedec is a decent game that will certainly appeal to people who like to influence the plot. The detective created by us has to deal with a really interesting case and if it were not for the elements at which you can feel budget, the final rating would certainly be higher.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 61435cf5f268facd23b9f99f,The Games Machine,Danilo Dellafrana,82,"amedec was a nice surprise: a cyberpunk detective story with a progression system that rewards intuition and perseverance without holding the player's hand. The dense network of questions and answers, together with the different endings available, guarantees robust replayability.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 614353cff268facd23b9f997,PC Gamer,Fraser Brown,58,Gamedec is half of a good RPG and falls far short of its tantalising premise.,2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 61434ef4f268facd23b9f98d,Shacknews,Donovan Erskine,80,"GameDec does right by the cyberpunk genre by using it as a backdrop to an excellent detective story. The series of virtual worlds makes for a diverse range of environments, filled with characters that all have their own unique characteristics and motivations. The lack of a fail state raises the stakes, and makes it important to learn the ins and outs of dialogue and deduction. Though some bugs and missing functionality can make it rough around the edges, GameDec is still an overall quite enjoyable experience.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 61434e6ff268facd23b9f98a,But Why Tho?,Kyle Foley,90,"Overall, Gamedec is an excellent attempt to do the impossible. Tabletop games are as popular as they are today because they can't be replicated anywhere else, but Gamedec comes as close as possible to making it a reality. I felt like my choices truly mattered, and that's not something that happens often in games. While some of the virtualias can feel a bit tedious, the overall narrative they serve makes the experience worth it.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,61d13d6fe0c84016a8bacd6fa14cab0e 616069a79e65de2d02a17f27,RedTieGuy,Basil Frank,90,"The main appeal of Phoenix Point is the dynamic relationships between its structures. Missions themselves can become repetitive, though. But the strategic map is still full of possibilities and choices. The faction dynamics add a new dimension of possibility.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 606462abcfbed43e46465da9,RedTieGuy,Basil Frank,80,,2021-02-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5ffdd6580f8974118c93812f,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,80,"Phoenix Point is a deeper experience than the new XCOM and a drier one. It rewards careful strategic planning, strictly by the rules tactical executions, and a lack of attachment to individual units. The best way to enjoy the game is in short sessions, maybe two missions at a time, to allow for time to mentally explore possibilities and forget some of the frustrations.",2021-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5fd3f309038871749d41893f,GamingTrend,Ron Burke,85,"When the dust settles, a year has been extraordinarily helpful to Snapshot Games. The AI is sharper, the animations are better, the fight feels more fair, and the game takes risks that make it feel fresh. While there are still some bugs to iron out, and the UI can be confusing at times, there's a lot to enjoy in Phoenix Point: Year One Edition.",2020-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5e5059ccbdf729557ef41447,Cubed3,Eric Ace,50,"With the pedigree and ideas going into this, Phoenix Point should have been much, much better than it is. The cool ideas are overshadowed by ever-present bugs, glitches, and hiccups that constantly get in the way of the player. Even excusing these, the ideas and presentation come off as incredibly bland very soon into the adventure. Little customization, little options, and little reason to care about your soldiers or base, round out reasons this is in need of massive updates and overhauls if it is to be saved.",2020-02-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5e4dba7abdf729557ef41071,TheSixthAxis,Nick Petrasiti,60,"Phoenix Point is a good try at capturing some of that XCOM magic, but it falls short of being great. I found myself enjoying the experience, but at the same time, couldn't help feel that something was missing. Hopefully it's something that can improve in a sequel, if it ever comes.",2020-02-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5e44060da575185e266f2a28,Jump Dash Roll,Peter Taylor,60,"Phoenix Point comes from the creator of the original XCOM, and as such you'd think it'd be an imperious, spiritual successor to the pre-Fireaxis series. Instead, it's a decent if disappointing addition in its current state and in dire need of some TLC from its creator.",2020-02-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5e3d2442a575185e266f2360,Worth Playing,Chris Barnes,79,"None of those points deter from my overall enjoyment of Phoenix Point, though. It's a fantastic game, and I'm excited to see what Gollup has in mind for DLC. I certainly plan to play more of this game and improve my tactics. At the moment, my only Phoenix-like revival skills lie in save scumming.",2020-02-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5e36c9173ca0110701ece504,GameMAG,,70,"Phoenix Point is a great tactical game with interesting diplomatic features and a user-friendly interface, which suffers from the same type of missions closer to the final and incredible peaks of difficulty due to an artificial intelligence system that adapts to your battle tactics and in combination with randomly created stages turns some maps into impossible challenges. I hope that in the console release this brutal level of difficulty will still be fixed.",2020-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5e1f6ca563796013cde62051,Niche Gamer,Cody Long,70,I give it a tenuous recommendation to fans of XCOM,2020-01-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5e1746d1117f2f0cdf3db651,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,70,Good but not perfect try of Julian Gollop restore X-com vision. With some battle improvements and unbalanced gameplay.,2020-01-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5e09b86971f25c74e732632f,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,60,"Despite a bunch of interesting ideas, Phoenix Point rarely offers a viable alternative to the many other games of the same genre. Greatly unbalanced, unpolished and poorly optimized, the game by the creator of the X-Com series is but a shadow of Gollop's past.",2019-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5e05390571f25c74e7326141,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,70,"Whether you're jumping directly from XCOM, or jumping in completely oblivious to what the genre entails, there's a lot to like in Phoenix Point's pleasant assortment of boots-on-the-ground tactics and overhead, commandeering strategy.",2019-12-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5e2c8474c25afe0e75c30f42,Everyeye.it,Daniele D'Orefice,73,"Phoenix Point is a very cautious game, a repetition almost as it is of the formula of the original X-COM and those made by Firaxis. The title developed by Snapshot tries to take some steps forward, to dismantle some science fiction clichés with a much more avant-garde approach to narrative than the congeners, but dissolves most of the intentions because they are voluntarily trapped in traditionalism. ",2019-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5e1efd9d63796013cde61f63,CGMagazine,Preston Dozsa,60,"Phoenix Point has some interesting ideas that are brought down by a bad UI, poor difficulty balancing, and a distinct absence of polish.",2019-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5dfc1d14239b721b0efda5ec,Shacknews,Josh Hawkins,80,"Phoenix Point expands upon the XCOM formula brilliantly, offering a fantastic campaign that leaves you twisting and turning. ",2019-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5dfa5dc9239b721b0efd95d6,GameSpot,David Wildgoose,80,Phoenix Point takes a good shot at revitalizing the XCOM formula.,2019-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5e951a9dbdf729557ef486e3,Geeks Under Grace,LJ Lowery,70,"Pheonix Point brings us everything we love about the X-COM series, but isn't unique enough to step out of the franchise's shadow.",2019-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5e1758e2117f2f0cdf3db66e,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,90,"Phoenix Point for me was just a blast. Literally and figuratively if you ask my enemies. Amazingly designed for one of the best damned Squad Based Turn Based Tactics that I’ve played in a long time, I fully recommend it to anyone that’s had their eye on it. Going back… two years to a sponsored Facebook post? It’s been worth the wait and even with its very late entry into the year, is hitting my 2019 Games of the Year list. Thank you Snapshot Games!",2019-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5e1f224063796013cde61ffb,Guardian,Rick Lane,60,"The granular gameplay in this post-apocalyptic strategy game becomes an administrative headache, and the story is presented with all the drama of an engineering textbook",2019-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5e70e1d5bdf729557ef44e39,OnlySP,Damien Lawardorn,80,"Phoenix Point may not be as good as XCOM, and it may not be as narratively intriguing as Phantom Doctrine, but it still feels like a benchmark that similar games will be gauged against for years to come.",2019-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5df28f4ead4f81777e1f569c,IGN,Dan Stapleton,70,"Phoenix Point's more complex take on the classic X-COM formula has some great ideas, but most of them feel experimental and in need of fine-tuning and balance.",2019-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5defb074ad4f81777e1f53bc,GameSpace,Suzie Ford,80,"Phoenix Point is an entertaining experience for all of those who interested in the tactical-strategy genre. It mostly uses the same elements that we'd seen in the XCOM series, but thanks to several new features, the gameplay distinguishes itself from XCOM. However, you have to get along with some disappointing technical issues.",2019-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5deea572ad4f81777e1f51d1,NoobFeed,Bogdan Robert Mateș,70,"Phoenix Point’s great aspects do eventually shine through, as long as you’re willing to weather some fairly harsh storms and deal with lackluster onboarding and presentation.",2019-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5dee73b7ad4f81777e1f5163,COGconnected,Jake Hill,80,"If you are familiar with the genre, you know what to expect with Phoenix Point. Little flourishes, like letting you manually aim your shots, inject some new life into a fairly predictable genre. ",2019-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5dee0fadad4f81777e1f50fb,IGN Italy,,77,"Surely an interesting game, Phoenix Point nevertheless suffers from some opaque mechanics and too much micromanagement. Julian Gollop is proposing a valid spin on the X-COM formula, but Firaxis' War of the Chosen remains a bridge too far.",2019-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5decd97dad4f81777e1f50bb,Wccftech,Chris Wray,75,"In the long run, this is a great game and one that is well worth spending your time with.",2019-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 6161d3e310b39c41d6ea2fe8,TheGamer,Eric Switzer,80,"I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this one as a tactics player, but for anyone interested in getting in now, I caution you to save often and take your time. It can be a joy to play at times, but it can also quickly become a real slog.",2019-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5deb90dbad4f81777e1f4fd3,Gamers Heroes,Blaine Smith,75,"Phoenix Point is a collection of fantastic new ideas installed on the solid foundations of the X-COM franchise. While it lacks the content to offer the replay value of the more recent X-COM games, it's still a great game that will test your strategic mettle to its very limits.",2019-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5deab9a9ad4f81777e1f4f27,GameSkinny,David Jagneaux,70,"If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Phoenix Point just wrote a love letter to XCOM, for better and for worse.",2019-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5deae405ad4f81777e1f4f91,Twinfinite,Andrew McMahon,80,"Even though it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, at the end of the day, strategy fans – and certainly XCOM fans – will enjoy the improvements that Phoenix Point makes, especially if this is just the beginning. ",2019-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5dea077aad4f81777e1f4d83,Fextralife,,76,"Phoenix Point does not revolutionize turn-based strategy gameplay, but X-COM fans will feel right at home. If you're been itching for some more X-COM, with a little bit of Civilization mixed in then Phoenix Point is right up your alley. 39.99 USD is about right for this game, and is enough to justify the price tag.",2019-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5de8ada7ad4f81777e1f4ac7,Metro GameCentral,,70,"The creator of XCOM returns with some interesting new ideas, but without the budget or time to refine them Phoenix Point struggles to offer a viable alternative to its more established rival.",2019-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5de90f48ad4f81777e1f4b1e,PC Invasion,Martynas Klimas,70,"Phoenix Point has some amazing gameplay ideas and even fun fluff, but it needs to work on quality of life and balance.",2019-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5de7dc57ad4f81777e1f44f3,TechRaptor,Joseph Allen,75,"Phoenix Point will appeal to you if you're a big fan of the new XCOM games but wish they had more complexity. If you're turned off by punishing strategy and a hands-off approach, Phoenix Point is not for you.",2019-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5de7dc4ead4f81777e1f44f1,Gamersky,,79,"The gameplay of Phoenix Point is similar to the X-COM series but introduces tons of dazzling innovation. It's hard to get started but once you master all the strategies you will become a die-hard fan. The biggest problem, for now, is that the game suffers a lot of annoying bugs. ",2019-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5df51e96ad4f81777e1f66e0,ACG,Jeremy Penter,75,Quote not yet available.,2019-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5de7dc02ad4f81777e1f44e4,USgamer,Mike Williams,60,"Phoenix Point fits firmly on the foundation of modern XCOM, but rethinks combat with an action point system and the ability to free aim. While the latter seems like a gimmick, it's actually a wonderful tactical option that pushes the strategy forward. It's a shame then that a reliance on procedural generation leads to a lack of variety, weapon balance isn't great, and the technical execution is rough. Phoenix Point is a great starting point for something amazing, but it's not quite there yet.",2019-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5de7dbf8ad4f81777e1f44e1,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,90,"Die hard fans of XCOM will likely fall in love with Phoenix Point, a hard-as-nails challenge that offers procedurally-generated replayability and a suite of tactics to help you thrive on and off the battlefield.",2019-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5de7dbf4ad4f81777e1f44de,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Jeremy Peel,,"There’s slow-burn greatness in Phoenix Point. It’s a game where you might be exploring a site, bracing for ambush, but instead find an abandoned theme park dedicated to a novelty boy band of hedge fund managers called the Lucrative Lads.",2019-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,787b4461f5d0434da9c515d713a182a8 5ef21c0bd88e035744c185a0,Attack of the Fanboy,Brandon Adams,70,"If you live for long-term loot grinds, visceral combat, and everything anime then Phantasy Star Online 2 will amuse you with hundreds of hours of entertainment.",2020-06-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,f6fb771bec434d1082cc419b9b4b8bfb 5eee7900d88e035744c18131,But Why Tho?,Rashaad Johnson,80,"Overall, I can’t praise this game enough, to be honest. Anytime someone asks me what I’m currently playing, this is the first game that comes out of my mouth. My favorite part about saying that is that I can tell people all about this game, and possibly persuade them to check it out too. I feel once Phantasy Star Online 2 expands to other consoles like it’s Japanese brethren, and possibly even pops up on Steam, this game will take off and be around for years to come.",2020-06-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,f6fb771bec434d1082cc419b9b4b8bfb 5ee012a9c28b1c4114c27d29,PC Invasion,,60,"Extremely dated and worsened by a clunky interface and missing content, Phantasy Star Online 2 probably won't have much to offer to modern players who aren't already invested in its world.",2020-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,f6fb771bec434d1082cc419b9b4b8bfb 5ec022efbdf729557ef4b34f,IGN,David Jagneaux,70,Phantasy Star Online 2 is a great combat system wrapped up in a bloated and sometimes confusing MMO-lite package that uses its charming anime flair to stand out from the competition.,2020-05-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,f6fb771bec434d1082cc419b9b4b8bfb 613946f551847745611342ba,MMORPG.com,Steven Weber,84,"The problem is, Phantasy Star Online 2 still feels like a game nearing a decade old mark. Like man MMOs of our current generation, however fun they continue to be, and however nostalgic PSO players may feel when playing, it still has a quality of being a little dated. Still, there is plenty of fight left in PSO2, and if you haven’t played it, or any version of Phantasy Star Online before, then it’s going to be new to you. Phantasy Star Online 2 is a fantastic game with a lot to offer. With a generous Free 2 Play payment model, PSO2 is certainly one of the best options out there for gamers looking to try something different, without overspending.",2020-05-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,f6fb771bec434d1082cc419b9b4b8bfb 5eac55bbbdf729557ef4a31a,Destructoid,Chris Carter,80,"Phantasy Star Online 2 is a difficult game to assess and a hard sell for a lot of people. It can get repetitive and the anime aesthetics aren't for everyone. But like many expansive online projects, the opportunity is there to really get sucked into a new and exciting world. Plus, it's on a console, making it more accessible; true to the original spirit of PSO.",2020-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,f6fb771bec434d1082cc419b9b4b8bfb 5ea65da1bdf729557ef497a7,GamingBolt,Alec Benner,70,"For players who can soldier through its clunky and confusing opening hours, Phantasy Star Online 2 eventually opens up into a vast, charming, and rewarding experience.",2020-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,f6fb771bec434d1082cc419b9b4b8bfb 62b621190bfe2deada1867e1,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,90,"Time has been kind to Primordia with the past decade only highlighting just how unique, surreal, and grippingly atmospheric Wormwood Studios' inaugural title actually was and still is. While playing a point-and-click with a controller will never be as fluid as using a mouse and keyboard, the control scheme translates relatively well to Nintendo Switch and the ability to quickly check everything that can be interacted with on-screen all but removes the need for random examination. Wormwood's storytelling in particular deserves praise for blending surreal lore and a horrific premise together into an engaging narrative with multiple endings. Every bit of world-building just makes the plot richer and better contextualises gameplay. Wadjet Eye Games have done point-and-click fans a favour by porting Primordia over to Switch. Don't miss out on one of the genre's highest highs.",2022-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,1c27856d15bc466fb60e84d6ecab790e 624ba3c5274ec35e72dcb9f0,Goomba Stomp,Cameron Daxon,80,"Moody and introspective, Promordia is another perfect addition to the Nintendo Switch’s ever-expanding library of point-and-click adventure games. While it falls prey to many of the traps of its genre, those who persevere will find gorgeous art, great writing and voice acting, and a surprisingly deep story.",2022-04-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,1c27856d15bc466fb60e84d6ecab790e 62475c0e274ec35e72dca007,Pure Nintendo,Cody Emerson,70,A fun point-and-click game from 2012 that you can tell is at least a decade old. The storyline is interesting and will make up for some of the visual flaws of the game.,2022-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,1c27856d15bc466fb60e84d6ecab790e 622b732967855975e586097a,LadiesGamers.com,Elena Kua ,100,"I couldn’t recommend this game more. Definitely check out Primordia if you like point-and-clicks, post-apocalyptic settings, or philosophical themes. What it may lack in visual appeal, it makes up for twice over in writing. Lead voice actors Logan Cunningham (Hades and other Supergiant games) and Abe Goldfarb really bring it all to life. The characters, conversations, and well-developed themes were a delight. I enjoyed the puzzles and was thankful for a great hint system. Lastly, the Switch port is excellent.",2022-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,1c27856d15bc466fb60e84d6ecab790e 6220fb06f99849008db44e26,TechRaptor,Courtney Ehrenhofler,70,"With a not so great Switch port, Primordia's excellent world building, gorgeous art and compelling main duo still shine through, for those willing to put up with illogical puzzles and forgettable side characters.",2022-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,1c27856d15bc466fb60e84d6ecab790e 6220fc63f99849008db44eaf,GamingTrend,Adam Tuerff,70,"There is plenty to forgive Primordia for, but if you can get past the issues and lose yourself in the game there’s a rich and emotional story waiting for you. I’m a bit of a robot nut myself and despite all of my nitpicks about the game I found myself deeply affected by the ending. There’s a lot of reasons to fight Horatio’s war and Primordia does a great job of considering all of them even if it trips a few times on the way there. If you thoroughly enjoyed games like Beneath A Steel Sky or Full Throttle, I can guarantee that you’ll find plenty to like about Primordia.",2013-07-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,1c27856d15bc466fb60e84d6ecab790e 6220fbb0f99849008db44e36,PC Gamer,,55,"Primordia starts abruptly and ends just as suddenly, and the good story that were teased with doesnt quite ever get told.",2013-02-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,1c27856d15bc466fb60e84d6ecab790e 6220fbfef99849008db44e66,IGN,Nathan Meunier,68,Cool art and charming robotic banter can't quite save Primordia from obtuse puzzles and a story that doesn't click.,2013-01-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,1c27856d15bc466fb60e84d6ecab790e 6220fc23f99849008db44e8f,Eurogamer,Dan Whitehead,70,"Primordia is delightful, smart and packed with personality, but it also comes to a close just as you're ready to explore more of its engrossing world. Leaving the player wanting more is no great disaster, of course - and the truncated length makes it tempting to go back and try to earn some of the different endings - but it still feels like a really good game that is only a few drafts away from greatness.",2013-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,1c27856d15bc466fb60e84d6ecab790e 6220fcbef99849008db44ef5,Everyeye.it,Angelo Bruno,75,"Wadjet Eye Games doubles the recent success of Resonance with an equally strong title. Primordia asserts itself in the post-apocalyptic environment, proposing a winning recipe based on retro style and through two ingredients: simple playability and an original script.",2012-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,1c27856d15bc466fb60e84d6ecab790e 62475732274ec35e72dc9f67,NoobFeed,Sarwar Ron,65,"Despite these shortcomings, Primordia is still a fun game to play. You obviously won’t leave this game unfinished as the story will keep you going till the end.",2012-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,1c27856d15bc466fb60e84d6ecab790e 6220fc97f99849008db44ec1,GRYOnline.pl,,75,"Adventure in the world of robots, in which it is in vain to look for people, is automatically associated with Machinarium. Primordia, a new proposal from Wadjet Eye Games, is different. It is a humorous, though not avoiding difficult topics, science fiction story.",2012-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,1c27856d15bc466fb60e84d6ecab790e 6220fcfcf99849008db44f15,GameWatcher,Chris Capel,85,"Only a few clunky systems, a couple of irritating puzzles, and a brief playing time let the game down, and none should put you off buying. Between this and Machinarium it seems post-apocalyptic adventures in robot civilisations are a safe bet for excellent puzzling. Well done WadjetEye, that's another great adventure game to add to your ever-expanding catalogue.",2012-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,1c27856d15bc466fb60e84d6ecab790e 6220fd20f99849008db44f28,RPG Fan,Kyle E. Miller,80,A striking and unique adventure with an annoying sidekick.,2012-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,1c27856d15bc466fb60e84d6ecab790e 6220fbf1f99849008db44e57,Gameblog,,60,An SF-post-apo adventure that abuses a little of its Dude-bro humor but delivers a script and an interesting universe. Some flaws are compensated by the choice of the developers to vary the solutions to the same puzzle. Primordia could have been a more refined hair all the same.,2012-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,1c27856d15bc466fb60e84d6ecab790e 5ea1cf06bdf729557ef494b8,Area Xbox,Sebastián Domínguez,78,"Obduction is a silent game in which it is not explained. The basis for understanding what happens will be exploration. And the choices you make will have substantial consequences. Whether or not it is satisfactory will depend a lot on the type of player. Because it is truly a demanding game for you to understand its mechanics and logic. It is a long, difficult and slow game. A game that challenges the player in every aspect of their gameplay. I can recommend this game as long as you understand what you are going to face. It is a good game within its genre, but for that reason it is a heavy, complex and quite frustrating game.",2020-04-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5e9cbff6bdf729557ef48cd4,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,70,Cyan’s latest is another confident puzzle adventure you can't help but appreciate—even if there's some Myst potential.,2020-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5e90b1a3bdf729557ef481d9,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,70,"All in all, I really did enjoy my time with Obduction, even if there were a few issues that hampered the experience. It’s beautiful, fascinating, and creative. Although, the second half definitely slows down a lot due to huge backtracking sections and long loading times.",2020-04-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768a90,Kinglink Reviews,,70,"Has all the beauty and grandeur of Myst, with all the same flaws. An excellent experience though it’s only able to really be played through once, and can be frustrating, it still is a classic puzzler.",2018-09-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760793765d6778768a5c,PSX Brasil,Matheus Ricardo Uihara Zingarelli,77,"Obduction is a great first person puzzle game, developed by the makers of Myst, thus being a spiritual successor to this game. The player will find clever and challenging puzzles within a mysterious world that gradually reveals a dense and intriguing story, all of this followed by a great art direction, creating stunning and complex environments. Unfortunately, performance issues and lack of optimization bring constant stuttering and a long loading time, being a source of anger and frustration after some time. The delay in fixing these problems and bringing an expected update to the PSVR overshadows the many qualities of the game.",2017-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760793765d6778768a7a,Sirus Gaming,Leif Rey Bornales,69,"The game also offers three endings to the game which makes it replayable. But unless you are a fan of puzzles then you might not want to get back into this game. Obduction is a great exploration game but I don't think it's a game that's for everyone. It requires a lot of patience and perseverance and the knack to just turn every stone unturned. If you like a good puzzle game, then this game is definitely for you.",2017-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768a9b,Video Chums,Stephen Palmer,32,"Other than those couple of points, I'm really struggling to say anything positive.",2017-10-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760793765d6778768a4e,Cubed3,Thom Compton,70,"Obduction is a niche title, and not everyone will enjoy it. It's beautiful, the story is engaging, and the voice-acting is absolutely top notch, but the puzzles are often pedantic and may push some players, and even adventure fans, away. However, if you can enjoy the puzzle structure, and get past the annoying load times that sometimes crop up, this is tremendously fun and well worth the price of admission.",2017-09-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760793765d6778768a5f,Handsome Phantom,Ben Smith,100,Obduction is fantastic for anyone looking to find that old Myst feel.,2017-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760793765d6778768a4b,NEOsite,Adam Grochocki,50,"Obduction is a oldschool adventure game with high difficulty level, but along with puzzles, we have to fight with the optimization.",2017-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760793765d6778768a54,Pure Playstation,Jeremy Peterson,60,"They say you can't go home again, but that is just what Cyan Worlds attempted with Obduction, a modern day version of its iconic title Myst. It looks beautiful, and the puzzles are challenging and meaningful, but the technical bugs and lack of innovation hold it back.",2017-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760793765d6778768a42,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,65,"Obduction houses not one, but many vibrant, lush, and mysterious worlds in a package that seems to be made for old Myst fans like myself. The balance of symbiotic nature of environment, narrative, and puzzle design means that Obduction constantly feels riveting and natural. It's a delight to experience a modern game with that classic Cyan design, but the technical issues detract from the experience far too much, even going as far as artificially increasing the time it takes to complete some puzzles. I managed to really enjoy the experience that was crafted, but it wasn't without a fair amount of annoyance at little optimization problems that make Obduction far from perfect.",2017-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760793765d6778768a80,Eurogamer,Jeffrey Matulef,75,"Myst's spiritual successor offers a lot of the same delights as its 1993 forbear, but is hampered by litany of technical issues.",2017-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760793765d6778768a77,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,60,"An entertaining puzzler that harkens back to the storied heritage of its developer, Obduction isn't quite on the level of its peers, but will satisfy armchair masterminds looking for their next brain-tickling fix all the same.",2017-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760793765d6778768a45,Superlevel,Daniel Ziegener,100,Obduction has more to offer than nostalgia. It's a timeless lesson in the creation of a virtual world.,2016-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768a9e,Gamefa,Amirmehdi Namjoo,79,"Obduction is a game that is made only for adventure fans. It has a very mysterious story like its predecessor Myst which is not easy to follow and understand. However, its technical graphics is very better than most adventure games. Anyway, if you’re a Myst fan, then the game is probably for you but don’t buy it if you’re not very familiar with adventure genre.",2016-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768aa1,CGMagazine,Elias Blondeau,90,"For anyone wanting a confusing yet ultimately rewarding adventure, Obduction delivers in spades.",2016-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768aa7,New Game Network,Ben Thomas,76,"Players seeking an adventure through fantastical worlds, with a slew of mechanical and spatial puzzles, will discover that Obduction is a gold mine.",2016-10-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768ad1,Paste Magazine,Don Saas,75,"If the game asks you to wander around in a confused haze for hours at a time, it rewards you with breathtaking vistas and new wrinkles to your understanding of its world that constantly goes deeper and stranger than you think.",2016-10-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768acb,Wccftech,Francesco De Meo,80,"Obduction manages to capture what made Myst and Riven such great adventure games with an amazing atmosphere, mysterious story and challenging puzzles that engage players from the very beginning. With no hand holding whatsoever, Obduction can be a frustrating experience at times, but the desire to learn more about the game's world and events propels things forward. Unfortunately, several bugs and glitches currently found in the game damage the experience a bit, but if you can cope with them, Obduction can be a very rewarding adventure title.",2016-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768ac9,GameSkinny,,80,"It's an ""adventure game for the new millennium"" from the creators of Myst and Riven, but how does the followup to the 1993 hit play in 2016?",2016-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768ab8,Cubed3,Brandon Howard,70,"Obduction might not be for everyone, but it's a strangely enjoyable experience, either for fans of Cyan's classic series, or for those first giving the genre a chance. The world is beautiful and complex, and the seemingly mundane environment is actually a carefully crafted world with intricate detail. There's definitely some frustrations to be had with some of the more obtuse puzzles and occasional technical stutters, but Obduction is definitely a journey worth remembering.",2016-09-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768ab2,Kill Screen,Zack Kotzer,80,"With Obduction, Cyan has created another game that’s an art of personal journaling. What you know, what you’ve gathered, will save you. The tools seem familiar but it is details that are your weapons. As the otherworldly overlaps the banal, you’re trapped in a labyrinth of places and things.",2016-09-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768abb,Gadgets 360,Akhil Arora,80,"Unsolvable moments are far too common with Obduction, and hence it’s best that whenever the game makes you want to bang your head against the wall, put it aside for the day. If there’s one trap the game falls in, it’s the puzzle maker’s most obvious fallacy. The logic, while apparent to the creator, can be quite opaque to the player.",2016-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768aad,Metro GameCentral,,70,"A true successor to Myst, with puzzles as ingenious as they are uncompromisingly obscure. Although the experience is hampered by serious technical problems.",2016-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768ace,Everyeye.it,Andrea Schwendimann,90,Obduction is exactly what we wanted from Cyan. It's a new benchmark for the graphical adventures to come.The incredible variety in environments and puzzles stands out and surpass every other contender.,2016-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768a92,Birth. Movies. Death.,Andrew Todd,,"Contained yet sprawling, outwardly simple yet inwardly complex, Cyan has delivered a welcome change of pace from 2016’s action-heavy release schedule.",2016-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768ac4,PC Gamer,Tom Marks,76,"A beautiful, if simple, puzzle game that remains faithful to Myst without feeling dated.",2016-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768abe,Game Revolution,Jed Whitaker,20,"Cyan seem to be stuck in the past as it continuously tries to make Myst a thing again, but the adventure genre has advanced far past that now with games like The Talos Principle and The Witness putting this game to shame. Obduction feels like a game that belongs in the 1990s with a modern-day coat of paint. If you haven't played an adventure game since then, you might be pleasantly surprised, but I'd have rather spent my time replaying Firewatch, Oxenfree, or any number of other quality adventure titles instead of this buggy mess.",2016-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768ac1,Game Informer,Joe Juba,73,"Obduction is brilliant in its best moments, but those are rare and have various frustrations between them",2016-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768a95,GameSpot,Edmond Tran,70,"Obduction is a beautiful, unrelenting adventure game whose complex puzzles can be both satisfying and frustrating.",2016-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768ab5,Rocket Chainsaw,Adam Ghiggino,70,"Cyan effortlessly weaves creativity the way other developers can only dream of, and I’m excited to see where they can go from here.",2016-08-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768ac7,Polygon,Noah Caldwell-Gervais,85,"The world of Obduction is a pastiche of time and mood. So’s the gameplay. Yet in creating something moored only to the design strengths of the studio, Cyan has succeeded in making an another adventure that feels truly timeless.",2016-08-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768aaf,The A.V. Club,William Hughes,,Obduction is the perfect reminder of what made Myst so great,2016-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768aaa,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,80,"I miss it, now that it’s over. I’ve waited a long, long time for another Myst game. There have been some substitutes, some pinch hitters that tried to emulate that style. But there’s something special to me about an honest-to-goodness Cyan game. Me, personally—meaning I’m not strictly sure whether there’s a real-life difference or if my opinions are colored by nostalgia. It doesn’t matter, really, except insofar as I felt like I should write that lengthy disclosure up top. I like Cyan’s work.",2016-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768aa4,Destructoid,Caitlin Cooke,90,"It’s a special thing when a game gifts you a superior experience without traditional or prescribed story mechanics, and from that perspective Obduction prevails completely. Some of the puzzles and paths can become overused and tiring after a while, but on the whole it stretches the mind in the right ways. For what it sets out to do, it does it pretty perfectly, and I think both fans and newcomers alike will appreciate its ingenuity.",2016-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 5d86760893765d6778768a98,Attack of the Fanboy,Kyle Hanson,90,"Obduction is a true successor to Myst and its legacy. The game can be painfully unforgiving at times, and its puzzles might feel both confusing and unintuitive, but there is a logic at its heart. Once you figure it out the feeling of accomplishment and success is unrivaled. Those who've waited years for more games like Myst need look no further.",2016-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,48a3d2ead65c450b996ba3f4c1d88c68 617465a4ee8b9ff58591033e,Nation Fusion,Clayton Daley,70,"So the next few reviews that will be coming out, I'm aware I'm super late on. In this case the review is Days Gone for the PS4. Days Gone is a 3'rd person story based shooter. It features a large open world, Story and side missions, different things to upgrade and craft. Developed by the Bend Studio the game came out in April of 2019 and just made its way to the PS4's streaming service PlayStation Now. In short go check it out, its a fun shooter with plenty of filler and things to do, its biggest draw being the massive amount of on screen enemies the game can handle (Even better on the PS4 Pro).",2021-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 6111431581dfdd2baab618e8,Enternity.gr,Vasilis Kamakaris,80,"For Days Gone port on PC, we can say with confidence that Bend Studios managed to offer a decent product to computers.",2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60c3e3cca0046674aed166a7,Rectify Gaming,,81,"Whether you dabbled in Days Gone previously and want to give it a second chance, or diving into the world for the first time. The PC port of Days Gone is a solid experience.",2021-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60b757e5519b90cb4e27a792,Jump Dash Roll,Peter Taylor,70,"It's the different approach to Days Gone's storytelling that sets it apart from most other open world games. Despite this, the elongated storyline can make some parts feel like a slog but even so it's very much worth your time to experience it.",2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60b3e3c3b2b61298b12c1806,GameBlast,Ivanir Ignacchitti,80,"Days Gone is a good action game in which the player must deal with hordes of zombies and try to survive, managing their inventory as much as possible. Although its history and gameplay are generic, its technical performance on the PC is commendable, and it is worth checking out for those who like action games.",2021-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60ae0ae757ed0e0490ae2d72,INVEN,Hongman Yoon,78,"At this PC version, the graphics were improved and there was no optimization problem and bugs. But unfortunately, the old matters remain. It still has attractive story and its familiar combat system gives a lot of fun as you expect, but its monotonous sub-quests and hollow open worlds may disappoint you.",2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60ad4de157ed0e0490ae2cab,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,80,"So overall, while the graphic upgrades to Days Gone on the PC (as long as the PC can handle it) are amazing especially compared to either a Sony PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 4 Pro, Days Gone is still the same title and that’s not a bad thing. Between the non-linear storyline that lets you explore at your own pace and the solid gameplay design that is just as easy to handle twenty, thirty, or forty hours down the line as it is in the beginning, there’s plenty to do, love and explore in a world that’s seen better days.",2021-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60aba79d57ed0e0490ae2798,GamingBolt,Will Borger,80,"Days Gone's PC port doesn't fix the game's generic premise or writing issues, but it does offer a slew of technical improvements that takes advantage of the PC's better hardware. Pair those with a compelling world and some great gameplay and you have an adventure that's better than it's often given credit for.",2021-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a84f7057ed0e0490ae24ae,Black Red Gaming,Benjamin Guthrie,70,"It isn't going to be the best or most memorable one-of-these you'll ever play, but Days Gone on the PC is a solid checkbox open-world zombie experience to sink a few dozen hours into.",2021-05-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a602bd57ed0e0490ae2224,Gaming on PC,David Dominguez,90,"Days Gone’s post-apocalyptic Oregon looks great and plays even better on PC, giving anti-hero Deacon St. John the redemption arc he deserves.",2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a5042fa321e6334709608a,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,88,"Days Gone is a long and slow burn that is well worth it. It tells a relatable story that feels grounded, and the later stages have some truly memorable moments, both in terms of story and gameplay. With all previous DLC included, some nice improvements for PC gamers, and the capability to run at high frame rates, the PC iteration of Days Gone is the definitive version to play.",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a4258fa321e63347096017,SomHráč.sk,Martin Černický,85,"Days Gone is neither among the best PlayStation exclusives, nor one of the most original games out there, but what it offers is, for the most part, pretty good.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a3df1ea321e63347095f8a,But Why Tho?,Kate Sanchez,80,"Days Gone on the PC is a great experience that brings a stellar upgrade for graphics that take full advantage of the dynamic weather system. And, with a much smoother ride than it got on console, this is well worth the buy for PC-players looking to get in on zombie action. While it definitely plays better on controller, the experience is still a great one.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a3d76ba321e63347095f6d,Game Freaks 365,Drew Meadows,80,"Days Gone on Steam is a very competent port with lots of options to tailor to your PC. It’s a great game but still suffers from pacing issues, especially early on.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a3b89fa321e63347095f12,Merlin'in Kazanı,Alparslan Gürlek,76,"Days Gone is a production that's close to being ""very good"" but remains a ""good game"", and I recommend playing it.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a3b649a321e63347095ef7,SECTOR.sk,Peter Dragula,80,Zombie roadtrip with bike offers good experience on PC.,2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a3b63ea321e63347095ef5,Gameblog,,70,"Days Gone on PC offers a visually pleasing experience and solid in its entirety, thus erasing the few technical mistakes of the PS4 version. It is pleasant to follow the tribulations of Deacon St John for several hours, despite some black spots like the AI, the repetitiveness of the missions and the bestiary which is sorely lacking in variety. However, this does not prevent Bend Studio from offering a technically successful title.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a3b632a321e63347095ef2,GameSpew,,80,"The PC version of Days Gone is a solid port of a great game. It doesn’t go above and beyond by delivering anything extra, and some additional features such as DLSS support would have been nice, but as it is, it performs just fine. Stick with it past its mediocre first few hours, and Days Gone is an excellent open world adventure. Beautiful yet bleak in equal measure, its world is a pleasure to explore – and once it gets going, its story won’t let you go.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a3b61ca321e63347095ef0,Spaziogames,,80,"Days Gone is not the final, nor the definitive or the perfect version of Bend Studio's action adventure, as it never was, but with the upgrades coming from the PC release it sure is the best it could ever be.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a3b618a321e63347095eed,The Outerhaven Productions,Keith Mitchell,90,"I'm sure you're tired of me saying this, however, this port of Days Gone for the PC is easily one of the best ports I've seen. The game runs well, I haven't encountered a single performance-related issue with my time playing the game. And trust me, I've looked. I don't know what magic Bend Studios worked to get this game so darned optimized, but I'm not complaining either.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a3b601a321e63347095ee5,Attack of the Fanboy,,70,"Days Gone has its high points and the open world looks better than ever, even if it is still filled with by-the-books gameplay systems and inconsistent execution.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a3b5fba321e63347095ee2,The Games Machine,Paolo Besser,88,"Days Gone provides a good challenge and an interesting story, which should make PC users really happy about this port from PS4. Technically speaking, it's a fairly good game with excellent graphics, a good soundtrack and expected stability. Some little quirks here and there, but it will keep you busy slaughtering monsters for a while.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a3b5dca321e63347095edc,PlayStation Universe,Joe Apsey,75,"Days Gone on PC is an impressive technical upgrade from the PS4 version, running flawlessly and looking gorgeous, thanks to the increased detail. The game still has major flaws and is largely uninteresting and bland, but the tick-box formula and amount to do will grab some people. That said, don't expect PlayStation and Sony's typical great narrative and gameplay the brand is known for.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a33d83a321e63347095eb4,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,75,Days Gone is both a solid PC port and a solid game. Fun gameplay and good storytelling all while running at a steady framerate with little in the way of bugs or technical issues.,2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a33ca8a321e63347095eb1,PCGamesN,Ian Boudreau,80,"Days Gone makes you wait a long time for its strongest material, but the spectacular horde battles and charming characters make the journey worthwhile.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a33c58a321e63347095eae,Total Gaming Network,Shawn Zipay,80,Bend Studio really went above and beyond on this one and I appreciate the hell out of them for the extra care and attention they gave this PC release. They included features that even most PC-first developers often overlook and have set the bar high on other potential PlayStation to PC releases in the future.,2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a3ba52a321e63347095f19,COGconnected,Tony Bae,75,"But why, oh, why do I still feel compelled to go back and play the game? As I said before, Days Gone feels like bad TV. It has no substance, but goddamn is it nice just to relax and follow along with the story and its hypnotizing gameplay loops. There are definitely better games out there, but without a doubt, Days Gone is a perfectly entertaining title to waste a week in.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a3b60ba321e63347095eea,GameSkinny,Mark Delaney,90,"Days Gone received a lukewarm reception when it released for PS4, but the brilliant PC port will give new life to a game about a dying world.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a3b606a321e63347095ee7,GamingTrend,David Burdette,90,"Days Gone is the perfect PlayStation game to make its way to PC. It was already a beautiful game, but held back by the PS4 and PS4 Pro. On PC, Days Gone gets it's chance to flourish, running at uncapped frame rates, high resolutions, and touting an FOV slider. While it is missing some cool next-gen upgrades like ray tracing and DLSS, Days Gone runs nearly flawlessly on PC, and serves as a testament to Bend's tradecraft. Even if you've already played the game on PS4 or PS4 Pro, it's worth jumping back into the shoes of Deacon St John on PC to massacre a freaker horde at the highest level of performance possible.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a33dd0a321e63347095eba,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"Days Gone is a different kind of zombie post-apocalypse with survival elements, even if its story is mostly forgettable. Its world feels alive and dynamic set in the wilderness of Oregon. While not outright demanding you play stealthily, it will be satisfying for doing so. Though when it’s time for action, the game keeps up with a healthy amount of weapons and tools to dispose of the swarm trying to kill you. It may not be a masterpiece, but it is one hell of a ride.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a33d85a321e63347095eb7,Noisy Pixel,Azario Lopez,80,"If you’re going to play Days Gone, do yourself a favor and play it on PC. There’s a decent level of options here for PC players to fine-tune their experience and even quality-of-life features missing from other PC-only titles. The story can be messy, but the more you progress, the clearer the intent of this staggered narrative becomes. The level of immersion is high in some areas, but Days Gone knows when to be a game and when to challenge the player’s patience with mundane systems. This game is a must for survival action fans.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 60a1ef5da321e63347095d4d,PC Gamer,Andy Kelly,63,"Riding and maintaining your bike is great-the boring world, dull missions, and overly serious tone, not so much.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 5df42866ad4f81777e1f5875,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,85,"If your patient enough to get through the opening hours, you have a great game in front of you. If Days Gone grabs you as it did me, it is a very long game full of content that will keep you entertained for quite a while.",2019-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 5de7beaead4f81777e1f43bc,TheReviewGeek,Greg Wheeler,80,"Days Gone is not a perfect game. It never quite reaches the narrative mastery of The Last Of Us nor does it manage to instil the same awe-inspiring exploration games like Assassin's Creed have managed so successfully in the past. Its zombies are far less intimidating than those in Dying Light and some of the core gameplay loops, including Deacon's motorbike maintenance, are outright detrimental to the entire experience. Yet as I played through the 65+ hours of this open world game, Day's Gone really started to grow on me. So much so that if you can persevere with the issues, Day's Gone opens up in the best possible way to deliver a memorable and narratively compelling adventure well worth experiencing.",2019-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 5d867e2e93765d677879d41a,BoxPlayUK,Jonathan Thomas,85,"This game is one of those that shows that even though it isn’t perfect, it’s still thoroughly enjoyable, there’s a massive world to explore, plenty to see and do and loads of different characters and storylines to complete. Yes, it has its issues, but these can be easily looked over to see the bigger picture of what the game is trying to achieve.",2019-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 5d867e2e93765d677879d408,Fun Factor,Miguel Teixeira,70,"Days Gone is a mixed bag. Oregon is beautiful, and the impact of the freakers on the world dynamics are quite thrilling. The driving and shooting are pretty satisfying, and the game has enough content to last 50-60 hours in a normal playthrough. But even though the game is fun, it is not without quite a few flaws that reduces its quality.",2019-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 5d867e2e93765d677879d401,Suitably Bored,Charl den Dulk,80,"And while needing a bit more overall polish the game is far from the mediocre disaster the video game journalists made it out to be in their reviews. My suggestion: ignore the reviews, don’t listen to the so called game video game journalist and play the game yourself. Days Gone is most definitely a diamond in the rough and worth your gaming time…",2019-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 5d867e2e93765d677879d398,GotGame,David Poole,75,"Days Gone is easily worth playing for fans of zombie games. Don't let low scores fool you, this is still a gem.",2019-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 5d867e2e93765d677879d3db,Gamepare,Tommaso Ferraris,78,"Days Gone is characterized by being a game that crushes under the weight of its own ambitions. Too hasty and approximate, the weight of its enormous defects is perfectly balanced with the solidity of its strengths. Inevitably, however, the final result cannot be too much above sufficiency.",2019-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 5d867e2e93765d677879d3ba,ZTGD,Anthony Mann,75,I like Days Gone. I really like Deacon as a character. I think the world is interesting. I like all of this enough to look past the bugs and glitches that I don’t expect from Sony first party games.,2019-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,a0b69f54a0314a588d917a77bca44cfe 5d867b5c93765d677878a6ea,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,40,"Disappointingly, The Fall Part 2: Unbound fixes none of its predecessor's issues while chipping away at its greatest strength: the narrative.",2018-12-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5ee132b4c28b1c4114c27f95,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,80,"The Fall Part 2: Unbound repeats all the good from its first part and the less good. With great weight in the great setting, the interesting plot and the brilliant narrative, but with the tare of the action sections, inherited from its first part, and although totally subjective, perhaps the game feels long. However, we are facing another great science fiction work where we will have to solve a great variety of puzzles, quite a few of them new and ingenious, while we look for the person who is attacking us. Recommendable.",2018-07-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a7d3,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,70,"What The Fall Part 2: Unbound lacks in difficulty, it makes up for in intrigue. The transformation of narrative from horror to sci-fi makes you look at the series in a new light, and even though the questions about humanity and robotics have been brought up before, the game's take on them remains interesting enough that you'll want to see what's in store for the third game. The gameplay length is decent, and there are satisfactory combat and puzzle elements. If you've already checked out the first game, you should take a look at Unbound as well.",2018-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a7d6,VGProfessional,Nazih Fares,81,"If this sequel improves on numerous points, The Fall Part 2: Unbound isn't technically better than the original game. However it doesn't prevent players to have some continuation from The Fall, and hopefully, we'll be getting a third chapter to close the loop soon.",2018-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a7d0,GameGrin,Steven John Dawson,80,"Great part two in The Fall series, and leaves the door open just enough ready for part three. If Over the Moon continue with the improvements they've made to the next installment, then the trilogy should go down as a true classic of its time.",2018-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a7c3,Cubed3,Josh Di Falco,60,"Unfortunately, The Fall 2: Unbound does not hit the highs of the first game in the trilogy, as the puzzles seem a little bit more like random luck this time.",2018-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a7cd,Nintendo Insider,Alex Seedhouse,70,"Where The Fall had suspense and relentless urgency, The Fall Part 2: Unbound has none. It still has a compelling story to tell, in choosing to delve into Arid’s internal conflict in being free from the rules and boundaries that once constrained her. But, it’s the flaws that have been carried over from the first chapter that detract from the experience, and prevent you from becoming more captivated by the game’s world.",2018-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a7f5,Paste Magazine,Brian Bell,80,"At its best, The Fall Part 2 feels more humanist and tactile in its approach to discussing self-preservation and how such desires lead to the defining of one's self.",2018-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a7ca,Cubed3,Ofisil,50,"It is hard to come to The Fall Part 2: Unbound after experiencing the (very) rough diamond that is its predecessor, as everything feels inferior. Most puzzles are annoying, the controls are even clunkier than before, and the plot feels less... hard sci-fi than it previously did, as well as less focused on what it wants to offer.",2018-03-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a7b9,Miketendo64,,80,The Fall Part 2: Unbound delivers a brilliant package that’s worth the price of admission.,2018-03-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a7c7,FNintendo,António Branquinho,80,"The Fall Part 2: Unbound is a return to the formula of point and click games, this time with a sci-fi plot involving forms of artificial intelligence in a story that could somehow take place in the real world. Thanks to its quality writing, the plot really stands out as the main element of the game and this will certainly appeal to fans of point and click games, as well as to those who enjoy science fiction stories.",2018-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a78f,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,55,"The Fall Part 2: Unbound is different, but certainly not better. Which isn't to say it's a bad game in and of itself, just one that missed the mark as a sequel. I hope the next installment can reflect a tightened focus, something closer to the excellent original. Ditching combat would be highly advantageous.",2018-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5e93765d677878a7fd,Rely On Horror,Alex Riviello,85,What ever it takes.,2018-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a786,TrueAchievements,Megan Walton,80,Unbound is an excellent continuation of The Fall and sets up for an exciting trilogy finale.,2018-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a7bb,GaminGuardian,,75,"The Fall is a saga that speaks very well of certain topics that I had never come to consider. In addition, he manages to create very realistic situations in a world of science fiction. I am fascinated by how well they have done it in that section, and if that was the reason it have a better score from me. But it has several failures that have been quite annoying",2018-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a792,GBAtemp,Tom Bond,78,"The Fall Part 2: Unbound makes a great second game in The Fall trilogy. Dealing with more complex issues like AI sentience, from both the human and AI points of view, is a welcome addition to the story. While I would definitely recommend the series to those interested in side-scrolling adventure/puzzle games, I might also suggest perhaps waiting until Part 3 releases if you haven't already played the first game. The Fall Part 2 took 4 years to come out after Part 1, and with the continued tradition of ending on a cliff hanger, it might be better off waiting for the full trilogy to release.",2018-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a766,Destructoid,,55,"If you played and loved the first game, you'll still find something to love here, but it's so buried under obtuse puzzles, terrible voice acting, and pointless combat sections that it's really difficult to recommend this. The story is still pretty solid, but getting to it is a total pain in the ass.",2018-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a78c,Pardis Game,Alireza Mahzoon,60,"The Fall Part 2: Unbound takes advantage of a strong and engaging story with some lovely characters. However, it inherits most of the disadvantages of the first part. Solving puzzles are still frustrating and combats are mostly repetitive. Despite these major problems, I am still eager to follow Arid's story in the final part.",2018-02-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a795,Oyungezer Online,Eser Güven,75,Some of the first game's issues continue to haunt The Fall 2 but no need to think about them too hard as The Fall 2 tells a great sci-fi story. I can't wait to see how Arid's story will conclude.,2018-02-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a789,The Digital Fix,Nick Whitney,70,"A great indie sci-fi title, strong enough to entice even if you haven't played the original.",2018-02-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a765,PS3Blog.net,,80,"Final Thoughts Although I can't compare it with the first game (yet), it feels to me that Over the Moon Games have built a better game on top of an already good game with The Fall Part 2: Unbound. It's take on AI is really captivating, almost as much as its story, and there are enough gameplay and story twists to keep you interested all the way to the end of A.R.I.D.'s quest.",2018-02-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a759,Pass the Controller,James Michael Parry,90,"The player is rewarded for examining each nook and cranny carefully - in fact, often, puzzle-solving elements require it",2018-02-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a74d,DualShockers,Michael Ruiz,70,"After playing The Fall and seeing the words “to be continued” scroll across my screen, I was interested, but not excited. It told a good story, but its questionable gameplay and puzzle design left me cautiously optimistic. After my time with The Fall Part 2: Unbound, I am not only intrigued but eager for the series' conclusion when the third part inevitable releases. The sequel does exemplify some of the gameplay flaws of its predecessor but tells a fantastic sci-fi tale and builds a world that I never imagined it would.",2018-02-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5e93765d677878a7ff,Nintendo Times,Craig Majaski,60,"The Fall Part 2: Unbound looked extremely promising. Metroidvania exploration? Check. Point and click adventure? Check. Sign me up! Unfortunately the gameplay mechanics are stiff and uninspired and the puzzle solving is either too easy at times or too “out there”, which can lead to clicking on everything until something works.",2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a798,GamePro,Benjamin Braun,79,"Setting and story make you think, without any moral club. The gameplay part, however, is still expandable.",2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a783,Hey Poor Player,Bethany Meadows,70,"Whether the game purposely asks such deep questions about self-preservation and the significance of artificial intelligence is hard to say. But if you’re one of those that enjoys inferring a deeper meaning from your video games, The Fall Part 2 will deliver to be sure.",2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a75c,NintendoWorldReport,John Rairdin,85,"The new characters are a welcome addition to the world. The story presents fresh ideas and feels like a worthy follow up to The Fall. The occasional awkward mechanic aside, The Fall Part 2 presents an exciting and satisfying adventure. Now get to work on part three!.",2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a756,Short Pause Gaming,Frankie Ailor,60,"The Fall Part 2 carries on many of the strengths we saw in the first game, including an interesting story, likable characters, and thought-provoking puzzles. Unfortunately, along with Unbound’s expanded scope comes growing pains, several of which detracted from my overall enjoyment of ARID's latest outing.",2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a753,PlayStation LifeStyle,Ahmed Mohamed,70,"For those who find enjoyment in the intricacies of puzzle-solving adventure games, The Fall Part 2: Unbound isn't any different to what you would expect. For those wanting a heightened action romp, you should probably stay away. But if you're looking to experience one of the smartest, wittiest, and thought-provoking stories of the generation, then do yourself the favor and play through both the first game and Part 2: Unbound.",2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a750,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,70,The Fall Part 2: Unbound tells an interesting and often complex tale of an artificial intelligence but it's often too obtuse with it's puzzle solutions.,2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a74a,IGN Italy,Francesco Destri,78,"The Fall Part 2: Unbound picks up the formula of the predecessor and leads to a new and unsettling original adventure, but there are some roughness still to blunt.",2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5d93765d677878a747,VGChartz,Evan Norris,50,"For all its clever notions and science-fiction world-building, The Fall 2 struggles to summon interesting gameplay scenarios beyond its admittedly strong final act.",2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5c93765d677878a712,NEOsite,,90,"A great sequel to a metroidvania game from five years ago. This time ARID has to steal other robots' bodies to survive. It's bigger, longer and more polished than the predecessor, so if you liked it then, don't hesitate to try the new entry.",2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5c93765d677878a710,PS4Blog.net,,90,"The wait for The Fall Part 2: Unbound has been long, but I'm happy to report that it has definitely been worth it. It is a bigger and better game that improves on everything its prequel did before and then some. The only complaint I can find about this sequel is that the wait for the third episode in the series is going to be a long one and I want to see where the story ends.",2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5c93765d677878a709,GamingTrend,Travis Northup,85,"The Fall Part 2: Unbound is a solid follow-up to its predecessor with a moving story and interesting puzzles. It is held back somewhat by occasionally obtuse solutions and bland action sequences, but is well-worth the price of admission for players eager to continue ARID's story.",2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5c93765d677878a706,God is a Geek,Gary Bailey,70,"Much like its predecessor, The Fall Part 2: Unbound is needlessly obtuse in some of its puzzle design, but its magnificent characters and storytelling make the frustration worth it.",2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5c93765d677878a6fd,TechRaptor,Samuel Guglielmo,85,"The Fall Part 2: Unbound is a fantastic sequel that takes many of the elements of the first game and improves on them, creating a fascinating story and fun blend of gameplay elements.",2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5c93765d677878a6f8,We Got This Covered,,70,"The Fall Part 2: Unbound succeeds when it makes you think, whether that's through its clever science fiction writing or entertaining puzzles. However, a lackluster presentation and tedious, dull combat prevent the sequel from reaching the heights it could have.",2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5c93765d677878a6ec,Nintendo Life,Jon Mundy,60,"The Fall Part 2: Unbound continues the story from The Fall with an interesting angle on familiar sci-fi concepts, but the game that underpins this darkly cerebral world is somewhat lacking. Both its action and adventure elements suffer from stilted controls, and the imaginatively conceived point-and-click sections don't always leave a satisfying breadcrumb trail for the player to follow. The result is a game that's as frustratingly flawed as it is thought-provoking.",2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 5d867b5c93765d677878a6de,Switching Worlds,Hooshan Torabi,80,"Anyone who's looking for a narrative driven experience dealing with character development or just like point & click games in general should give this a look. Luckily, it does both fairly well. What's been said about The Fall Part 2: Unbound leading up to its release is the heavily coined term ""Metroidvania"" being applied to it. Sure, there are bits of that to be found, and bits they are. It's more like sprinkled on top for a bit of flavor. Despite a few issues relating to bugs and controls, if you're seeking sci-fi, narrative and point & click puzzle solving... it's a solid package.",2018-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,191c05b719474e2fb2f68ff545312b94 60535d56cfbed43e4646490e,Movies Games and Tech,Daniel Waite,70,"There is no denying it, this is a tough nut to crack. But with effort comes reward! For all its intricacies and quirks, you’ll find yourself with a fantastically challenging experience. It does enough to compare it fondly to it its peer group, but its list of bugs and high difficulty keeps it from excelling. Do I recommend it? I do! If you wish to try this massive RPG for yourself, then buy it here! Choose your path, influence your people, and explore the world. 100+ hours of gameplay await you in this D&D inspired title.",2021-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5f9529e8fce0972e4e5f895c,PSX Brasil,Eric Oliveira,74,"Pathfinder: Kingmaker is a faithful representation of a pen and paper RPG experience, with all the variables and systems that the original already had, as well as a complete and detailed character creation. Although this sounds like a good thing, this game is not recommended for any type of player, who can end up having an extremely exhausting experience due to its high difficulty, complex concepts, extensive history and endless loading screens.",2020-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5f6a08a81fcd6d0a4490b027,Entertainium,Gareth Brading,,"Pathfinder: Kingmaker is a solid game, severely hampered by technical and control limitations on consoles. The best way to play remains the PC version, as it suffers from none of the PS4’s control problems and a lot less of the technical ones. Pathfinder: Kingmaker is a game positively overflowing with content, and will keep you entertained for countless hours if you wish it. It’s not a game that necessarily does anything new to reinvent the genre, but it shows great love for the original source material which should indebt it to fans of the tabletop RPG.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5f62258cf7c1f130627f6b57,WayTooManyGames,Kyle Nicol,60,"Pathfinder Kingmaker isn’t for everyone, and that shows. The complex and deep RPG mechanics mimic those of pen and paper RPGs of old, and the lack of meaningful direction the game gives new players can be off-putting. But if you are familiar with the genre or are willing to put in the time to truly learn this game, it can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Just bear in mind that it’s hard to recommend to console players in its current state.",2020-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5f4fbb34f7c1f130627f46fd,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,90,"It's a major time commitment, sure, but Pathfinder: Kingmaker has the kind of narrative arc and development that perfectly captures the essence of playing a tabletop RPG, only in digital form.",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd893765d677879b128,GameLuster,Richard Costa,45,"There was a lot of potential in Kingmaker, but also a lot of wasted potential. The developers might still be able to salvage this potential if they listen to criticism and are willing to overhaul the game in every possible way.",2019-02-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd893765d677879b122,Game Debate,,85,"Pathfinder Kingmaker on PC is incredibly fun and rightfully nominated in our Global Game Awards 2018 for Best RPG. Today Owlcat have already made Pathfinder Kingmaker into a beautiful looking, rich CRPG, that delivers a great place to adventure, an interesting land to rule and the tools to carve out a realm that you can call home.",2018-12-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd893765d677879b130,GamingTrend,Bryan Lawver,65,"Pathfinder: Kingmaker sets up an epic story, expansive world, difficult combat, and lively characters, but all these elements eventually become tiresome. Its unforgiving difficulty and strict adherence to Pathfinder tabletop rules will likely turn away more players than it attracts, and while its kingdom management sim sets it apart from similar RPGs, no part of the game ever feels wholly original. Despite boldly putting players in the role of a king or queen, it never engages enough with the consequences of your decisions, or whether you have the right to make them at all.",2018-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd893765d677879b118,Gaming Nexus,Nicholas Leon,65,"Although inspired in its kingdom management system, Pathfinder: Kingmaker ultimately fails to innovate in any of its presented gameplay functions. Lacking in writing,combat, and even fun, a game that had potential to change things up just becomes a disappointment.",2018-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd793765d677879b0cd,IGN Spain,Jose A. Rodríguez,70,"Classic, intense, fun but also a little ""oldie"", that the way Pathfinder: Kingmaker works. A great option for RPG fans that focuses on the fans of the old style.",2018-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd793765d677879b094,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,85,"Pathfinder: Kingmaker is exactly what the roleplaying genre needed; an excellent evolution to one of the most respected and beloved genres in gaming. Though there are plenty of little technical oddities, the level of detail put into every single aspect of Kingmaker is something many other studios should take note of; if you are looking to create a rich world that is utterly encompassing, then look to OwlCat's Pathfinder: Kingmaker. With a world full of consequence, for good or worse, with tactical combat, extremely deep character customization and growth, and some of the best micro-stories I have seen since The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, Pathfinder: Kingmaker is here to stay. Watch out Larian Studios, the Divinity franchise is no longer alone in its excellence. In fact with a little optimization, Pathfinder: Kingmaker can, and will, give you a run for its money …",2018-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd793765d677879b0df,GameOctane,Beau Severson,100,"Pathfinder Kingmaker blends the experiences of a traditional tabletop RPG and an isometric dungeon crawler into a solid experience clearly inspired by some of the greats of the genre. With a little more polish on certain gameplay aspects this could be perfect, but it's still a deep and rewarding RPG with enough customizability for you to play it how you want.",2018-10-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd793765d677879b0c1,GameCrate,René S. Garcia Jr.,83,"PC gamers looking for the old time cRPG feeling can't go wrong with Pathfinder: Kingmaker. The presentation is beautiful, the writing is excellent, and the world offers just enough life to engage the player's imagination to fill in the gaps. Still, at the time of this writing, balancing issues and bugs keep the game from being a definite recommend – at least for the time being.",2018-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd793765d677879b099,IGN,,68,The sword of authenticity cuts both ways for Pathfinder: Kingmaker.,2018-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd993765d677879b16a,Wccftech,Rosh Kelly,73,"Pathfinder: Kingmaker is a huge game. The depths of its mechanics seem to have no limit while the time spent playing it is equally eternal. With complex rules and stripped back tutorials, though, it is not an easy game to jump into to say the least.",2018-10-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd993765d677879b15e,GameSpace,Robin Baird,80,I've only really scratched the surface of things which are going on in this game and trust me I haven't covered everything by far. This game has a ton to offer to both new CRPG players and players who have been around the genre for a while.,2018-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd993765d677879b15b,The Digital Fix,Eden Penketh,70,"A lack of balanced difficulty and explanation of core concepts set alongside too many time consuming, anachronistic design choices distract from Pathfinder: Kingmaker's nuanced story telling, moral dilemmas and enjoyable decision making.",2018-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd893765d677879b14e,Gamers Heroes,,70,"Pathfinder: Kingmaker is a solid, but flawed, pen-and-paper RPG in video game form. If you are a fan of isometric RPGs or Pathfinder, you will find a lot to like here.",2018-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd793765d677879b0be,GRYOnline.pl,Hubert Sosnowski,70,"Pathfinder: Kingmaker is a product with some issues, some flaws, some grit. But the developers use it to channel their love for classic RPGs. This game is pure nostalgia trip, and a very graceful one at that. The devs clearly adore this genre and so may you, if you give Pathfinder a chance.",2018-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd993765d677879b16c,Cultured Vultures,Emil Gunnarsson,90,Pathfinder: Kingmaker is an excellent game that successfully marries the best aspects of pen and paper RPGs with great exploration and a surprisingly good kingdom management game.,2018-10-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd793765d677879b0b8,Goomba Stomp,Andrew Vandersteen,60,"A new contender into the ring of cRPGs, Pathfinder fails to make as much of a dent as other recent titles have, and feels constricted by it's tabletop ruleset.",2018-10-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd993765d677879b167,Twinfinite,Michael Allio,60,"The case in favor of Pathfinder: Kingmaker comes with an overwhelming series of excuses. Epic quest lines exist, but a boring second act hampers them.",2018-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd993765d677879b153,Niche Gamer,Carl Batchelor,70,"What's so sad about Pathfinder: Kingmaker is that the combat, spells, classes, and actual gameplay are all so solid, but everything else is mired in poor planning and design.",2018-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd793765d677879b0b5,Invision Community,Aidan Bates,80,"If you are a fan of Pathfinder, then Kingmaker may scratch your itch while you look for a PnP group to join. Though, due to the number of characters you need to control, reading text, character optimisation and player-input it may feel off-putting to players who don’t normally play D&D or PF.",2018-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd993765d677879b160,RPG Site,Bryan Vitale,60,"A huge, imaginative CRPG that could have stood toe to toe with the genre's best, but instead finds itself crudely stapled together, clearly not ready to be released.",2018-10-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd993765d677879b155,GameSpot,Daniel Starkey,60,"Pathfinder: Kingmaker is a classical RPG brought to PC with some exceptional moments, though it's dragged down by a brutal difficulty curve.",2018-10-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd993765d677879b150,COGconnected,Jake Hill,80,"In the smaller moments, Kingmaker captures the tabletop experience better than any single player game I've ever played.",2018-10-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd793765d677879b0d3,Bazimag,Mohammad Reza Heidari,69,"All in all Pathfinder: Kingmaker can be introduced as an average game for fans of Pathfinder tabletop games. a title that suffers strongly from bugs and technical issues and because of unbalanced abilities of playable characters, poor environment design, repetitive strategic aspect of the gameplay and it's undue difficulty, has turned into a disappointing game that can only be good for those who tolerate its first 10 hours.",2018-10-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd893765d677879b13d,Electric Bento,Christopher Joslin,78,"While not perfect, Pathfinder: Kingmaker does a great job of providing a complex and true to its origin isometric RPG. Newer players to the genre should definitely be wary though as it is so intricate a system with a limited tutorial.",2018-10-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd893765d677879b12b,BaziCenter,Sina Golab Zade,55,"In Pathfinder: Kingmaker, you can see the footprints of many great names in the video games industry, but it seems that the main development team was neither able nor experienced enough to execute the game's ideas and potentials in a right way, and even if you don't take its many technical issues into consideration, Pathfinder: Kingmaker is still far from a proper CRPG.",2018-10-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd893765d677879b138,TrustedReviews,Jordan Oloman,60,"By committing to the systems it draws its name from, Kingmaker creates a deeply comprehensive and satisfying CRPG that is also incredibly lonely and masochistic when it wants to be.",2018-10-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd893765d677879b123,GamePitt,,90,"Keep your schedule open, Pathfinder: Kingmaker will be taking up a lot of your time. Fantastic customisation, a well-crafted story and overall wonderful interaction will make you yearn for those years of tabletop gaming, yet keep you firmly glued to your computer. Even if you’re a bit rusty, a few playthroughs with different character builds will satisfy your visual tabletop needs.",2018-10-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd893765d677879b149,GameSkinny,Nick Congleton,80,"Pathfinder: Kingmaker is a breath of fresh air in a fairly stale RPG landscape. It takes some seriously bold risks, and they pay off for the right audience. If you're a fan of tabletop RPG games, or you're looking for an unexpected challenge in the form of something truly different, you won't be disappointed.",2018-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd993765d677879b158,PC Gamer,Andy Kelly,69,"A good RPG with some unique ideas, but one that ultimately plays it too safe to really stand out from the crowd.",2018-09-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd893765d677879b125,Merlin'in Kazanı,Furkan Güler,76,Pathfinder: Kingmaker is similar to the role playing games like Baldur's Gate and Fallout 1-2. If you like old school RPG games you shouldn't miss Pathfinder: Kingmaker.,2018-09-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 5d867dd893765d677879b12e,Screen Rant,Cody Gravelle,80,Pathfinder: Kingmaker is the next in a long line of modern isometric RPG successes.,2018-09-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,98be9822fb7d407384cd2f85cba14f88 61b8ce929e5c48c548d64568,Rapid Reviews UK,Dan Boise,80,"TOHU tells the story of a nameless girl; simply referred to as The Girl throughout the adventure, who can transform into a hulking robot at any time. Oh, and she also lives on the back of a fish that’s floating through the cosmos. One day, you find out that the MacGuffin (whatever that is) that’s keeping your home alive is dwindling down. You need to find resources to keep your home planet alive all the while being hunted down by a mysterious hooded figure looking to put a damper on your plans.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 610476ae2ebe5eae4098e1fc,GameOctane,,58,TOHU is an introductory point-and-click puzzle game with enough difficulty spikes to make it unsuitable for some without a guide. The visuals and music are the highlights of this adventure.,2021-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 60aaeb2c57ed0e0490ae2645,Nintendojo,Achi Ikeda,50,"Though the game is pleasing visually and acoustically, it just wasn’t that compelling. There wasn’t anything outstanding about TOHU one way or the other. It is a decent point and click game, but without a driving story, I didn’t feel motivated to keep playing.",2021-05-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 6040fac5529d50e69fa0fbee,ZTGD,Anthony Mann,70,All in all TOHU is an okay point and click adventure. I think there are far better ones out on the market but I don’t know if there are many prettier than TOHU.,2021-03-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 6036a03d529d50e69fa0f1a0,TheSixthAxis,Emma Flint,60,"Tohu is a mixed bag. It delivers such beauty and curious treasures, but it loses some of its shine thanks to tediously hard puzzles and a hint system that proves to be a greater hindrance than the actual puzzles. For those who love a challenge, Tohu will tick all the right boxes for you. However, I found it to be lacking in depth for a game that showed such promise; the trailer, imagery, and story all hold the potential to deliver more and it just falls short, or at least it did for me.",2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 602f63db529d50e69fa0eb80,Just Push Start,Dominic Weakland,75,"Ultimately, there really isn't a whole lot to say about Tohu. It's a cute point-and-click adventure game with a fairly basic story and simple gameplay. You can solve the puzzles through common sense like a weight is obviously needed on a hook or through looking at what you can interact with and just messing around with it. It might not appeal to most gamers, but you get a younger gamer just looking for a simple and fun adventure and there is certainly a place for it.",2021-02-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 6027639209a8836065e60e35,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,TOHU can be a perplexing adventure game at times but it's full of stand-out moments that you'll think fondly back on for years to come.,2021-02-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 6025d07709a8836065e60c5b,NintendoWorldReport,Steven Green,75,"Tohu is a beautiful and fresh iteration on one of gaming's old school genres. Cursor-based movement in docked mode, a short playtime, and shallow story aren't enough to hold back the top-notch art and animations, intelligent puzzles, and incredible soundtrack from creating a memorable experience from beginning to end. For those fans of LucasArts and Double Fine, Tohu is worthy of your time, while probably not changing the minds of those who haven't discovered the secret of Monkey Island or defeated those dreaded tentacles.",2021-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 6025449d09a8836065e60bbc,The Game is a Lie,Lucca Cardoso,60,"TOHU is not bad, per se, but I would have enjoyed it more were it a cartoon. Its gameplay is way too simple and the solutions to its puzzles way too absurd, resulting in a game that fails to truly captivate at any moment.",2021-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 602230620f8974118c93a5b9,PSX Brasil,Bruno Ribeiro,90,"There are almost no negative points, except perhaps the fact that TOHU is quite short and leaves the player in the mood to explore more. It is also worth saying that the gameplay is possibly better with a keyboard and mouse instead of the controller. Either way, quick and deductive puzzles at an appropriate level of difficulty make it fun without being tiring. Adding that to its good story, although simple, TOHU is a solid title.",2021-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 60237d300f8974118c93a8de,GamesFinest,Christina Wendt,80,"TOHU is definitely a game that lives on its graphic and sounds. In every new area, players are wise to take a few moments to take in the beautifully crafted surroundings and their details. On a positive note, this also helps for solving the puzzles that could overall be more demanding and original. The story itself remains rather superficial, except for a few comments made by the little number of NPCs encountered, and is ending rather abruptly. TOHU is a game for all those that are searching for a game, that is nicely designed and easy to listen to and guarantees a few hours of entertainment.",2021-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 602167650f8974118c93a562,COGconnected,Doug Mercer,75,"Overall, TOHU’s lovely aesthetic, challenging puzzles, and do-it-yourself style of direction make this a real winner in my eyes. While so much good hits a real stumbling block with controls not designed for a controller, it didn’t stop me from really enjoying this unique and wacky world. And I appreciate the complicated puzzles that are enjoyably difficult instead of ‘smash your head against a wall’ hard. I would recommend TOHU, especially if you’ve somehow managed to figure out quicker reaction times with your controller than I have.",2021-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 601d4bd50f8974118c93a2c1,GameBlast,Nycolas Medeiros,70,"Despite having a weak and very short storyline, Tohu offers good challenges and guarantees a few hours of entertainment in a fun and eccentric world. Its simple gameplay makes the game easy to learn and very accessible. For veterans of the point and click genre, the title is a highly recommended item in the collection.",2021-02-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 60189c3c0f8974118c939c88,PC Gamer,Luke Winkie,76,Quality point-and-click puzzles link a gallery of impeccable artwork.,2021-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 601815530f8974118c939bda,VGChartz,Evan Norris,60,"Its characters are fun, its puzzles are mostly fair, and its production value is extraordinary. At the same time, it embraces a handful of tedious trial-and-error problems and its narrative fails to deliver a satisfying payoff.",2021-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 6015ed440f8974118c93997a,Nintendo Enthusiast,Steven Rollins,60,"There's not enough here for me to feel comfortable recommending Tohu at full price. If you're really itching to play a point-and-click adventure and can get a great deal on it, it's worth a look. Outside of that, you're not missing anything if you choose to skip it.",2021-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 60141d220f8974118c939840,PlayStation Universe,Sebastian Hawden,80,"Beautiful and joyous, TOHU is a point and click adventure that warms the heart. It looks stunning and has puzzles that are enjoyable. A unique help system means you will never have to run over to Google for hints. It is dripping with lovely characters and great scenery, as well. TOHU is a perfect length, thoroughly enjoyable, and well worth your time, as long as you can forgive a few very minor issues.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 6022efc60f8974118c93a83c,Screen Rant,Joseph Fonseca,60,Tohu brings cute adventure gaming to Switch.,2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 6012d3220f8974118c9396da,Gameblog,Yann Bernard,70,"Behind Tohu's beautifully detailed, crisp yet intriguing universe stand some imaginative handcrafted puzzles that integrate brilliantly both into the environments and the rather straightforward, if not square story.",2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 601175bf0f8974118c939407,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson,70,"It’s not hard to recommend TOHU — if you love busy, hand-drawn environments and puzzles that will really make you rack your brain for solutions, this is absolutely up your alley. It may have elevated my blood pressure for the few hours I spent with it, but I don’t regret the shortening of my lifespan in the slightest. If you gave this short but sweet little gem one glance and immediately thought fondly of Machinarium, I don’t have to tell you twice that TOHU was made for you. Be sure to pick it up on your puzzle platform of choice as soon as possible.",2021-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 60114b4c0f8974118c9392eb,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,80,"If you’re looking for a solid fun point-and-click title then look no further as that is exactly what fans of the point-and-click genre will find in TOHU! TOHU is a great adventure that will engage you right from the start, with it’s classic gameplay mechanics. And a lovely soundtrack that does a brilliant job of adding more detail to the whimsical world through its music and sound effects, with satisfying puzzles that you’ll need your thinking cap on for.",2021-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 601a32460f8974118c939e77,Noisy Pixel,Jacob Kavanaugh,80,"TOHU is almost certainly a puzzle adventure that will win you over based on its visual charm alone. Sadly, the game doesn’t really expand on the wonderful world it presents with a matching narrative. Still, the beautiful environments, clever puzzle design, and wonderful soundtrack will hold your attention across this exceptional but short experience.",2021-01-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 601051c60f8974118c939125,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,50,"TOHU is set in a beautiful world begging to be explored, with an adorable protagonist that we should be dying to learn more about. But its frustratingly difficult puzzles and the fact most players are going to have to rely on the built-in hint system quickly sucks any joy out of playing. Unless you’re a hardcore adventure game fan with the patience of a saint, you’re unlikely to enjoy your time with TOHU. The rest of us are better off basking in the beauty of its screenshots like they’re works of art.",2021-01-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 601051b80f8974118c939122,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,80,"Despite its narrative leading to little in the way of a noteworthy tale, TOHU manages to gracefully side-step such an omission through wise understanding of its scale.",2021-01-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 6020428d0f8974118c93a4e2,Digital Chumps,Emerson Dupree,80,"TOHU reminded me of a lot of games that I played as a child, from the point and click design to the mini-game layout, I found myself feeling a bit nostalgic. This game is quite delightful if you don't mind going at a slower pace and you have the patience to figure out some pretty difficult puzzles. I found myself enjoying the problem-solving aspect and wanting to play more.",2018-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1cff0fdfa7f4a70b823b81ef6a306af 5df92bba239b721b0efd9576,NintendoWorldReport,Peter Spezia,70,"If a stale combat experience wouldn’t distract you from a strong narrative or if you are especially fascinated by the vampire aesthetic and its attached dilemmas, Vampyr might just be worth sinking your teeth into on Nintendo Switch.",2019-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5de46fa1ad4f81777e1f3ea6,Nintendojo,Andy Hoover,75,"Despite the relative shortcomings created by its competent but uncompelling combat, Vampyr remains a fascinating game well worth experiencing.",2019-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5ddfaaf1ad4f81777e1f3c04,Spaziogames,Marcello Paolillo,77,"Although it's hampered with some little framerate issues, Vampyr on Switch delivers on mostly every other aspect. Well played.",2019-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5e6f7f5ebdf729557ef4497f,Unboxholics,Νικόλαος Δερλός,80,Vampyr is worth experiencing in general and the Switch port is a fine way to do so.,2019-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5dc6911f3496c41f3bb5c301,FNintendo,Ulisses Domingues,70,"Vampyr puts the player at the centre of a very well written plot where many sub-plots intertwine, with the player's actions seriously affecting the narrative developments that follow. This alone is very much worthy of praise, but the game's gothic atmosphere is outstanding. Vampyr's rather long loading times and occasional unstable performance can feel frustrating at times but the game undoubtedly brings an added value to Nintendo Switch owners.",2019-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5dc52c223496c41f3bb5c1a8,Jump Dash Roll,,60,"A tasty, dialogue-heavy RPG with an innovative levelling up system, but performance limitations prevent the port from reaching mouth-watering appeal on the Switch.",2019-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5dc56e9b3496c41f3bb5c1e2,Thumb Culture,,60,"Vampyr is a flawed gem which is unfortunately a bit more flawed on the Nintendo Switch. It feels a bit like a game from a by-gone era, when technical issues and rough plotting often went hand-in-hand with passion and a unique vision. If you’re willing to turn a blind eye to the technical issues you’ll most likely have a ghoulish time, even with the Switch port. I give Vampyr a vampire-destroying Thumb Culture Silver Award.",2019-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5dc43abf3496c41f3bb5bd56,GameSpace,Matt Keith,50,"I struggle with Vampyr as a title. One the one hand, I love so many of the concepts and ideas that are packed into this game. Moral dilemmas, mystery, Vampires; these are a few of my favourite things. The fact that it takes place in such an intense and interesting historical time with such engaging narrative concepts excites me to my core. Yet frustrating porting issues, a lifeless world, endless dialogue and washed out visuals made it a slog to get through. As much as I would love to recommend Vampyr, I fear that the darkest parts of Vampyr have overcome the light.",2019-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5dbb0925c55ae12d47d2b43e,Hobby Consolas,,83,This port of Vampyr is the perfect way to investigate yours sins wherever you are. Great job for a great videogame.,2019-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5db9f03fc55ae12d47d2b38f,GamePitt,,80,"If you’re yet to experience the dark and gritty world of Vampyr, the Switch is a great place to sink your teeth into it. True, this version is vastly inferior in regards to the visuals and suffers from a few performance dips here and there, but after playing in portable mode for a few hours, you’ll become accustomed to the compromises which were necessary to get this brilliant game on the system. With a few new difficulty options and the ability to either join the dark side or not, you can roleplay your own story which changes based on your actions and desires throughout the game. Multiple playthroughs are a must as seeing London thrive or suffer are two very possible outcomes.",2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5db9e3b6c55ae12d47d2b381,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,80,"Vampyr is still a good game on Switch, but it’s not the best way to play it. ",2019-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5db7a552c55ae12d47d2aeec,Nintendo Enthusiast,Dan Thompson,80,"If you're looking for something different this Halloween season, Vampyr is one of the most impressive horror games on the Nintendo Switch. If you're sold on the concept, this game definitely deserves your attention.",2019-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5db7a53ac55ae12d47d2aee8,Attack of the Fanboy,Brandon Adams,50,"Don't buy this port until the performance issues are addressed. I can't recommend it as it currently exists to fans of the game, or those with only a Switch in the house: I can't recommend this port to anyone. Skip Vampyr for the Switch; there are better ways to play a bloodsucker out there.",2019-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5db73cb5c55ae12d47d2ae7c,Nintendo Life,,70,"Vampyr is a brilliant take on the vampire fantasy, focusing more on drama, relationships and inner conflicts than on sucking blood. The temptation at its core can lead to frustration, as the challenging boss fights feel designed to urge you towards killing more innocent NPCs. Anyone attempting a no-kill playthrough may struggle unless they're willing to invest the time, but if you're enjoying the story and characters, it's time well spent.",2019-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5db707e6c55ae12d47d2ae19,GameSkinny,Mark Delaney,80,"Vampyr didn't generate much buzz last year on other platforms, but on Switch this fall, it stands as an overlooked but great RPG dripping with blood and atmosphere.",2019-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5db6ee26c55ae12d47d2ad3d,Saving Content,Justin Celani,80,"Vampyr on the Switch is another quality port in my eyes. It took a game I never expected to be able to have on handheld and transformed it into an experience more players can now excess. The core concepts of the original release are retained here and only expected technically issues arise. While Vampyr seems to be a title that’s always had a bit of mixed reception, I feel the same will follow on the Switch release. Yet I find sometimes these are some of the most interesting games released. Now I can take my vampire skills on the go and in the night. If players can enjoy Vampyr on other systems, I say go for it as it’s a cheaper price. If the Switch is the only system or it’s a one for the road, I still highly recommend Vampyr, its one dark tale worth taking in your pocket.",2019-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca493765d6778792c35,RPGamer,Zack Webster,70,"For those looking for a unique, dread-filled experience in the RPG realm, Vampyr offers a type of game seldom seen. But much like the streets of 1918 London, expect a few bumps along the way.",2018-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 610bc042bbe373ec7b097574,Japan Curiosity,Mitchell Lineham,65,"Vampyr’s biggest issue is in its price. It’s a full RRP game at £40+ and I think it would’ve performed better had it been around £25-30. I was excited for the game as release neared but so much walking around looking for clues and what not to progress the story. This wasn’t entertaining gameplay and it slowed the plot down, and it almost felt as if Dontnod were still in the mindset of creating an episodic game. Vampyr is worth giving a go, but there’s a lot of potential untapped here.",2018-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca493765d6778792c06,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,70,"Ultimately, Vampyr is definitely a game worth playing, even if just for the moral choices and the fine character building Dontnod managed to achieve. Don't get this one if you're expecting a combat-heavy RPG with your favorite vampire character.",2018-07-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca493765d6778792c0f,VGChartz,Jackson Newsome,60,"It will satisfy fans of the genre, but if you weren’t convinced just by looking at the game’s title, Vampyr might be a tough sell.",2018-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca493765d6778792c03,Sirus Gaming,Leif Rey Bornales,70,"Overall, the game is enjoyable when you don’t encounter the game breaking bugs which more than often happens and it can be frustrating when they do. Even in the current patch when I tried to update the game, those bugs have still not been quelled. I hope that in the future that they can fix the PlayStation port because I feel like they did not really give that much attention to it and just focused their resources more on the PC release.",2018-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca493765d6778792bfe,Easy Allies,Michael Huber,55,Vampyr fails to capitalize on its premise due to an overlong narrative and abysmal combat.,2018-07-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca493765d6778792c0c,Digiato,Nima Farshin,70,"Vampyr is a far cry from perfection and suffers from lack of detailing in almost every aspect of it, but none of this issues are unbearable as long as you enjoy the originality of the story and gameplay.",2018-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca493765d6778792c00,PSX Extreme,Chris Anderson,85,"Seeing your actions have real effect on the world was a treat. Overall, if you are into vampires, history, well written stories, or all of the above, do yourself a favor and check out Vampyr.",2018-07-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca393765d6778792be5,AusGamers,Seamus Mullins,68,"To take the evil path and embrace the vampire side of Jonathan, is to kill what life there is in Vampyr. Although it is important that there are consequences to your actions, some of which do have an immediate impact to the world, there isn't enough to balance it out and make being evil fun or interesting.",2018-07-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca493765d6778792c12,Geeks Under Grace,Joe Morgan,80,"Vampyr has a few issues, but its top-notch storytelling and voice work drive a dark, intriguing narrative accentuated by memorable characters and a believable world.",2018-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca493765d6778792bf7,Niche Gamer,Michael Winton,70,"If you like a good angsty vampire story, Vampyr is worth checking out. The game is well put together, it has some flaws yes but I was pleasantly surprised with it.",2018-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca393765d6778792bde,Fextralife,,67,"I definitely look forward to more Dontnod games, while this one was enjoyable in some parts, if you're looking for a game that has a good combat mechanics you might want to steer clear of this one.",2018-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867c9e93765d6778792a49,Chalgyr's Game Room,,100,"Finally, Vampyr is a well thought out story with very real themes, allows play style options, and grips players effortlessly. I appreciate the amazing music, gritty atmosphere, and realism of the game given the time period. Out of ten I'm going to give this game a full score because the lore was done correctly, research was done on legitimate human ailments, and the atmosphere is perfectly portrayed. I love the attention to detail with respect to the posters littered throughout the game. Vampyr's graphics are beautiful, the music and sound are done properly, the story enthralling, and I will be playing this game until its end.",2018-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca393765d6778792beb,Pardis Game,Shahab Zareei,75,"Vampyr is a dialogue heavy ARPG, and it's these interactions that make the game truly shine. Excellent voice acting and interesting NPCs have made for a truly memorable experience. Unfortunately, Vampyr is also plagued by various bugs and a general lack of polish. While most of these problems are very minor, they are numerous enough to impede the player's experience. Should you choose to look past these issues, you would find Vampyr's dramatic world enjoyable and entertaining.",2018-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca393765d6778792bee,The Game Fanatics,Eva Escribano,74,Vampyr is worth your time if you forgive some of its big shortcomings and put your attention on its strengths. It seems to me like a beacon of light in a gaming era where full single-player RPG games are becoming more scarce by the minute.,2018-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca393765d6778792bdf,Gaming Nexus,Nicholas Leon,80,"I want to like this game, I really do. But it's holding me back from doing so. Reading into it, I find a lot of near-depth, but nothing that the game actually employs has much depth to it. There are a ton of amazing aspects that boost the game, but its larger ambitions lies just outside the reach of its execution. But it is worth a try, and an admirable achievement. In truth, I think this game is more a 7.8, but I feel the current rating it has adequately describes its qualities, while acknowledging its flaws.",2018-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca493765d6778792c2d,GamesFinest,Christina Wendt,60,"The expectations for the follow-up project after the great success with the Life Is Strange series of the French developer studio Dontnod were high and at least partly justified, because if they can do one thing, they will tell stories and force players to make decisions, which will sometimes have devastating effects on the further course of the game. The rest of the game remains rather mediocre. The wooden graphics and the repetitive fighting actions, which are especially unpleasant for ""boss opponents"", the tubular level design and the especially in fighting situations with several opponents questionable camera work cloud the quite positive first impression of the game after a few hours of play. Vampyr doesn't reinvent the genre and also doesn't present anything that hasn't been seen in other RPGs before, yet it's one of the games that manages to cast a spell over you in spite of some flaws and especially grant you many nice hours of gameplay with some surprising twists in the story. At the next sale you could strike, but you don't have to.",2018-06-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca393765d6778792bd8,Level Down Games,Bryan Clutter,70,"Vampyr is an interesting game that walks a fine line between being average and being good. When conversing with NPC’s and going out on investigations, the game is really good. When engaging in combat and trying to move around from one area to another, the game is average at best. It’s unfortunate, because Vampyr shows a lot of promise, and there’s a lot to enjoy in this 15 to 20 hour experience. If you were at all remotely interested in the game leading up to its release, give it a chance. If you were on the fence or just didn’t care, then it’s probably skippable.",2018-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca393765d6778792bcc,Oyungezer Online,Eser Güven,82,Vampyr is vampire game that we've longed for some time and it is one of the best games of the year. I just wish the combat system was a bit more polished. Then I could've said that we were facing a true classic.,2018-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca393765d6778792bc9,Thumbsticks,Joshua Wise,60,"A vivid sense of time and place, and a fantastic central idea, soon turn pale with repetitive combat and a forest of conversation trees. But what's here is different, and spells good things for the understocked vampire genre's future.",2018-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca393765d6778792bcf,GameGrin,Ethan Butterfield,50,"Vampyr is a game that's mainly focused on telling a good story and developing its characters, which it does respectably. That being said, things such as combat, mission variety, and even hardware, end up getting put to the wayside. All in all, it's a rather bleak experience.",2018-06-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca393765d6778792bdb,ZTGD,Ken McKown,70,"Vampyr is a game I feel a lot of people will be discussing in a few years. It will be remembered fondly with its interesting ideas and brilliant storytelling. I wish the hindrances were not so apparent though. I feel like a lot of people will be turned off by the poorly paced intro and combat. Still if you are like me and can look past those blemishes, Vampyr is an amazing ride well worth the journey.",2018-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca393765d6778792bd2,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,70,"Fans of Dontnod Entertainment will find plenty to like with how the team has developed this action RPG. If you want a game that delivers an engaging plot, great character building and memorable personalities, while offering choice above the often black and white ""choice matter"" options, which give a sense that the NPCs have meaning to its world, its characters and the player, then this is for you.",2018-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867ca393765d6778792bc3,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,88,"Vampyr is to date, 2018's most interesting and ultimately satisfying release. Stunning world-building, detailed and interesting non-player characters, enjoyable RPG level-building mechanics, and an intriguing story mixed with the district management features have yielded an excellent action RPG title that is a bit deeper than your atypical affair. Moody and brilliant, Vampyr is a must-have for any fan of the non-sparkling vampire variety.",2018-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,9afcebbb195348ac96e39954e20ddf33 5d867d8993765d6778799606,FNintendo,André Silva,70,"7 Billion Humans may feature a concept that doesn't immediately stand out to everyone but the rewards of spending even a few minutes around it will prove very rewarding as the entire experience is extremely addictive, fun and riddled with absurd humor. While a multiplayer mode and a more user-friendly gameplay with the Pro-Controller and the Joy-Cons would be appreciated, 7 Billion Humans is nothing short of an original and recommended game that may surprise quite a few players.",2019-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,396c5dd6af134fbc847406a690c96f99 5d867d8993765d6778799614,Cubed3,Ofisil,60,"Human Re..., err, 7 Billion Humans is a fine puzzler-meets-programming, especially for those into titles that actually need some thinking (and then some). Just remember that this might be a bit too similar *cough*identical*cough* to a previous title for its own.",2019-01-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,396c5dd6af134fbc847406a690c96f99 5d867d8993765d67787995d5,PS4Blog.net,,85,"7 Billion Humans is aimed not only at those who have an aptitude for computer science and programming, but for any type of gamer who is curious about learning how to use functions to solve problems with clever solutions. The more you play, the better you'll get at this basic coding environment, spotting section in your code that can be optimized, lowering the overall number of steps or using other actions to complete the same goal. In the end, the game is certainly fun and, while not being as unique since the team did previously release Human Resource Machine, it does expand on the formula and scope. The funny writing and charming cartoony art style will win you over and keep you chuckling until the end. It's a polished release that I highly recommend.",2018-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,396c5dd6af134fbc847406a690c96f99 5ef1e1ddd88e035744c18432,33bits,José Vicente Mendiola Marcos,80,"7 Billion Humans is as good a game as the Human Resource Machine was in its day. It fits like a glove with the idea of portability of the Nintendo Switch and its Touch Screen as the main control tool. This is a game that will require a good dose of patience, creativity and non-linear thinking, but it rewards you as the best with a great sense of satisfaction when you manage to overcome some of its challenges. Totally recommendable.",2018-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,396c5dd6af134fbc847406a690c96f99 5d867d8993765d67787995ff,Goomba Stomp,Patrick Murphy,70,"There will likely be plenty of Human Resource Machine fans who fall in love with 7 Billion Humans, and work diligently to optimize their programs. Still, puzzle solvers who aren’t versed in these concepts may be faced with tougher roadblocks then their colleagues when trying to ascend the corporate ladder.",2018-11-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,396c5dd6af134fbc847406a690c96f99 5d867d8993765d6778799603,Nintendo Life,Gavin Lane,70,"We thoroughly enjoyed our illustrious career in data manipulation – if you've got the head for it (or if you've ever enjoyed an episode of Silicon Valley), 7 Billion Humans is as perfect an introduction to programming as you could hope for. It gives the layman an appreciation of clean, efficient code, and the writing will keep more savvy players entertained for the duration. It offers more puzzling variety than its predecessor, but if your brain simply isn't wired that way, you won't like it any better. If that's the case, we'd recommend sitting this one out and crossing your fingers that Tomorrow Corporation have something less esoteric in the pipeline.",2018-10-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,396c5dd6af134fbc847406a690c96f99 5d867d8993765d6778799611,NintendoWorldReport,Matthew Zawodniak,85,"Just like Human Resource Machine before it, 7 Billion Humans is one of the finest puzzle games I've ever played. A game based around programming logic runs the risk of being too complicated for its own good, but Tomorrow Corporation has fine-tuned the difficulty curve perfectly. Scrolling through a program and finding the exact command that needs to changed to carry out the exact right action is as fun as it can possibly be and with over 60 unique puzzles I doubt I'll be putting it down anytime soon.",2018-10-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,396c5dd6af134fbc847406a690c96f99 5d867d8993765d67787995e8,Destructoid,,75,"If you're looking for a fun puzzler that doesn't pressure you with any kind of time limit, it's hard to go wrong with 7 Billion Humans. The game's variety of tools and obstacles keep it interesting all the way through... Just don't expect anything particularly special from its story.",2018-09-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,396c5dd6af134fbc847406a690c96f99 5d867d8993765d67787995d6,Kinglink Reviews,,70,"A good entry to programming, but limited to just that. It’s entertaining enough while it lasts, but anyone familiar with programming will likely beat this extremely fast, and move on. Still, it’s fun.",2018-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,396c5dd6af134fbc847406a690c96f99 5f7eb9d1fce0972e4e5f6936,Gaming Nexus,Sean Colleli,80,"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a competent, if linear and somewhat unbalanced, action adventure. You can tell that the game studio was made up of true fans who poured their love for the show into this game. But the scope and grandeur of the Samurai Jack IP are sadly limited by this game's low-budget restrictions. It's fun for what it is, but it left me hungry for more.",2020-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f6b917128aef53c803054aa,ZTGD,Anthony Mann,75,"However, don’t let my criticisms deter you from picking this game up. At $40 it has a lot to offer. I never found myself angry or bored revisiting previous levels. There’s a fair bit of content for that $40, it’s just that it isn’t perfect and one should know that going into Battle Through Time. Fans of Samurai Jack however will most likely love this game as it canonically takes place during the final season as Jack is trapped in time. I also think Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is great for both adults and kids.",2020-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f6a24c3106ace7c55e8c321,GameSpace,Robin Baird,80,"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a fun romp through some of the episode settings in the series. Although many old characters make appearances, there isn't a whole lot of interaction or story development in-game. This might Battle Through Time a bit harder to get into for players who weren't avid fans of the game. However, if you like old-style action RPG games, this will probably be right up your ally.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5fdd6e078add7352830ff0b4,Geeks Under Grace,LJ Lowery,75,"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is much more impressive than was expected, but still feels too much like a greatest hits tour.",2020-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5fa51507038871749d413cfc,Rapid Reviews UK,Lewis Langton,100,"FOOLISH SAMURAI! Welcome back a true legend, a hero with a sword, here to defeat the evil demon Aku. In this third-person action and adventure, you will play the legendary Samurai Jack from the famous cartoon by Adult Swim. You are blasted back into the past, and it is up to Jack to find his way back as he ventures through locations and enemies beyond belief to save the future.",2020-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f6342baf7c1f130627f6c1d,GameGrin,Alana Dunitz,90,"A great adaptation of the Samurai Jack cartoon, full of hack and slash action, cool weapons and a beautiful art style. Featuring an original story, even fans of the show never saw.",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f5df9cbf7c1f130627f63cf,Merlin'in Kazanı,Samet Basri Taşlı,70,"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is an action game that fans of the series shouldn't miss. Those looking for an old-fashioned fun action game can have what they want in this game, even if they haven't watched the show before. After playing the game, you'll want to watch Samurai Jack again.",2020-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f5df026f7c1f130627f63cc,GBAtemp,Eric Zander,80,"This game truly is the Samurai Jack game that fans have been longing for for years. Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is clearly inspired by the original God of War games and follows many of the same patterns. There's enough fan service in this game to keep fans happy, while simultaneously being enjoyable for a new audience. If you're a fan of this old-school style of action-adventure game play, I recommend this title.",2020-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f5ce185f7c1f130627f633d,Twisted Voxel,Salal Awan,70,"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is an exceptional attempt for a licensed Samura Jack game. It does suffer from some repetitive gameplay but for the most part, this is a solid action game.",2020-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f5bac42f7c1f130627f60f3,Forever Classic Games,Joseph Siemsen,79,"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a decently good time. It offers more challenge than I expected but not so much so that it becomes frustrating. The original cast, the successful visual conversion to 3D, and the suitable story all come together to create one of the best tie-in games I’ve ever played.",2020-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f56bcd3f7c1f130627f55c2,Game Forces PT,Bruno Alexandre Ferreira,90,"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, is an excellent game for not only for all lovers of this highly acclaimed series. The animation and gameplay can easily evoke younger players into the world of samurai's adventures and serve as a statement of this cartoon sryle, perhaps even capturing new fans for the show.",2020-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f552c8ff7c1f130627f52ba,PSX Brasil,Rui Celso,80,"Samurai Jack: Battle Trough Time can be considered the Samurai's redemption in the cracks of time. Although it has repetitive and tiring gameplay after some time, it manages to amuse and encourage the player to explore each part of the scene in search of secrets. It is definitely the best Samurai Jack game ever released.",2020-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f4fa87cf7c1f130627f46cb,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,75,"So although it may seem short, the game is packed with engaging action and enough content to justify its price. Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a must-play title for fans of the cartoons, and it should be picked up by those looking for an action game too, even if they are not familiar with one of the most famous ninjas ever to grace recent pop culture.",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f4f6f1df7c1f130627f468c,Jump Dash Roll,Samuel Kendall,70,Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time can help you live out your dream and play as everyone's favorite samurai. It's an action-packed adventure that for the most part lives up to the legacy of the source material.,2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f4f4f20f7c1f130627f4641,Worth Playing,"Chris ""Atom"" DeAngelus",65,"If Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time had been released when the show was still popular or even alongside the 2017 release of the last season, perhaps it would be more understandable. Instead, it feels like a game without a purpose. It's stunningly average and plays exactly like the long-forgotten cheap tie-in titles that once dominated the market. It gives the simplest fan service and the least challenging take on the character, but it occasionally shows signs of greater ambition. If you're a fan looking for a chance to play a Samurai Jack game, this is probably your best choice, but for most people, it would make more sense to watch the final season of the show without adding in a playable clip show between the series' two most dramatic moments.",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f4e4081f7c1f130627f434b,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,"For what it’s worth, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time had no business being as good and fun as it is.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f4cfa0c62b431526f8e31f7,TheSixthAxis,Miguel Moran,70,"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time truly feels like a blast from the past. Instead of playing into modern action game trends, the game revisits the style and feel of old-school action games with great success. There are a few frustrating elements that come from that dated design style and hamper the experience, as well as an ultimately unnecessary weapon-durability system. Still, for fans of the original cartoon, this is a trip down memory lane well worth taking.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f497a5b62b431526f8e2f9e,BaziCenter,Mohammad Talebian,65,"if you haven't watched the TV Series, then you should probably stay away from Samurai Jack Battle Through Times, as it doesn't make much sense. On the other hand, the fans of the franchise may find it more appealing, if they can cope with its shallow and repetitive gameplay.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f49480262b431526f8e2edc,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,64,Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time definitely doesn't offer anything particularly groundbreaking but it does feature satisfying old-school hack and slash fun that's hard not to enjoy. Throw in some RPG elements and you're left with a solid albeit lackluster experience.,2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f4939ac62b431526f8e2ec3,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,40,"The game lacks for Samurai Jack's smooth, stylish animation and deceptively deep characterizations.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f4ae28e62b431526f8e30c1,Nintendo Blast,Patrick Pinheiro,80,"Amid mistakes and successes, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a solid adventure that manages to translate the essence of the animated series in a way never seen before in video games. The dated level design does not overshadow the great work done by Soleil together with Adult Swim. The diversified combat system and art elements make the title more than recommended for fans of the character and for those who enjoy action games.",2020-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f48021162b431526f8e2c65,Hardcore Gamer,Jeremy Peeples,70,Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a great-playing game that falls just a bit short of being a well-crafted overall experience.,2020-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f46734062b431526f8e29a3,VideoGamer,Joshua Wise,70,"What's on offer here is a version of what would only have been available, back then, from a top-flight studio; a haven for those who crave a hit of Tartakovsky; and a hack-and-slash hardly ahead of the curve but happy to polish the past.",2020-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f480b7862b431526f8e2ca8,GameCrate,Angelo D'Argenio,75,"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is an enjoyable nostalgia trip both in gameplay and story, but it's just not quite $40 worth of game.",2020-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f43a97162b431526f8e238d,FingerGuns,Greg Hicks,60,"A perfectly serviceable game that would be more fitting on last generation’s consoles, the only real investment in this will only come from being a fan of the source material.",2020-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f431ac262b431526f8e2356,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,80,"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time feels like a relic from a bygone era. It’s almost like I’ve just unearthed a previously unreleased licensed title from the Gamecube and PS2 era. Don’t get me wrong, if this had been released back in the day, it would have been considered a classic. This is a surprisingly well-put licensed title that won’t simply just please fans of the source material, but anyone who’s into a good old hack n’ slash title.",2020-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f42e54962b431526f8e2306,Final Weapon,Soul Kiwami,80,"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is an excellent game for fans of the animated series. Its a blend of nostalgia and satisfying combat. The skill tree system rewards progression with more creative moves and abilities to keep the player engaged in fights. Jack feels responsive and powerful in action, which makes this game a joy to play through.",2020-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f42caf162b431526f8e22f4,The Outerhaven Productions,Todd Black,60,"Samurai Jack Battle Through Time brings us back to the future (and the past) one last time for one last grand Samurai Jack adventure. There’s a lot to appreciate here, but there are some pitfalls that will weigh down players and thus water down the experience.",2020-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f41628362b431526f8e21bb,GotGame,David Poole,70,"It might not do anything groundbreaking, but it would be difficult to argue against this being the best Samurai Jack game. If you’re not a fan of the series though, there might not be a lot for you to enjoy here.",2020-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f41177f62b431526f8e219d,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,70,"It may feel like it's a few years too late, but Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a worthwhile experience that properly celebrates a beloved IP while being a darned good action game in its own right. A striking art style, well-executed combat mechanics, and a challenging level of difficulty make this one an easy recommendation, but with the caveat that it's a little light on original ideas and that performance can often dip to sub-par levels. It may not be perfect, but Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time acts as a great companion piece to the legendary cartoon; don't dismiss this as just another tie-in.",2020-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f40f66162b431526f8e219a,Pure Nintendo,Kirstie Summers,90,Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is an incredible action platformer with stunning animation and action that more than lives up to the reputation of the series.,2020-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f405db162b431526f8e2150,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,80,Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time honestly surprised me with just how good it was.,2020-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 6259e963008489e208d82a99,ComicBook.com,Connor Casey,80,"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time captures so much of what made the original series resonate with people, and the gameplay gives you the feeling of being an unstoppable force like Jack. Whether you caught the show back in its original run or only hopped on when it arrived on Adult Swim a few years ago, this is a must.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f72160ccc71e361680c8ace,Marooners' Rock,Mike Robles,92,"If you’re a fan of the show, a fan of hack-and-slash games, and a fan of games with robust combat, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is the game for you.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f43eaa862b431526f8e2478,Noisy Pixel,,65,"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time ended up being an incredibly mixed bag. Though it may have been great to play during the series’ original heyday, it doesn’t entirely hold up to modern standards. Like any blade, the combat becomes dull over time, but the graphics and systems are there to keep players slicing-and-dicing until the conclusion.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f43e16562b431526f8e23e6,Polygon,Matt Patches,,"Story and character do not drive the action like in Tartakovsky’s series — air flips and fist punches do. A sense of exhaustion sets in almost immediately, while a hunger to get just a little more Samurai Jack in my life kept me soldiering on. By the standards of tie-in games, that feels like a success.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f400f5362b431526f8e20fd,GameZone,George Yang,80,"It's usual to be wary of games based on licensed properties, as historically they tend to be subpar quality churned out for a quick buck. However, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is unexpectedly a fun time.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f3ffa8262b431526f8e20af,But Why Tho?,Kate Sanchez,85,"When all is said and done, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a wonderful game. It’s humorous, nostalgic, and something I would recommend to both existing fans and new ones alike. While there is a lot to be gained when you already know the story, prior knowledge isn’t necessary and I can easily see this title making new Jack fans out of many players. By nailing nearly every element, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is just the game I was looking for.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f3ff8ce62b431526f8e20a4,MonsterVine,Diego Escala,60,"When all is said and done, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is perfectly mediocre if a tad disappointing for fans of the series expecting more.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5f3ff0dd62b431526f8e208d,Cultured Vultures,Jimmy Donnellan,80,Watch out: Battle Through Time might go down as one of 2020's surprise hits.,2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,a23c6b7934d2436b8e27860d805ec26a 5d867d6b93765d67787988f3,FNintendo,André Reis,70,"Blade Strangers may not look like the most obvious crossover when it features characters from series that few would ever imagine starring in the same game but life is full of surprises and this fighting experience not only brings a varied cast, it also has some very simple gameplay and control mechanics that make the game accessible to nearly everyone, while also thinking that its 3D rendering could use some improvement.",2018-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6b93765d67787988e7,Geeks Under Grace,LJ Lowery,75,"Nicalis kicks off its original game universe with Blade Strangers. A 2D fighting game with great animation and a solid fighting game that can knuckle up with the greats of the genre. With characters from their own franchises and some indie darlings we love, there's a fighter for everyone here.",2018-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6b93765d67787988f6,PSX Brasil,Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho,80,"Blade Strangers is a great fighting game that seeks simplicity in its commands and, perhaps for the first time, has accomplished this. The graphics are attractive and the characters are cool, especially the guests. Online mode is also functional, including with people from different regions. The story mode, however, is somewhat bad (though each character has its own novel visual style plot) and maybe not everyone will approve the simplicity in the commands. Unfortunately, there is still hope that the online mode will not become deserted, since it is a niche title.",2018-09-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6b93765d67787988f0,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,80,Blade Strangers is a fine fighting game.,2018-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5f42eb0c62b431526f8e230e,oprainfall,Justin Guillou,70,"For $39.99 Blade Strangers is the kind of game where you will know right away whether or not it is for you. It’s not a hardcore fighting game which is fine since it’s really not trying to be one. This is just a fun little game to appreciate some of the lesser known characters in gaming and give them some spotlight. For that, Blade Strangers is a lot of fun, however that does mean its audience will likely end up being very limited. While it can provide a few solid hours of fun, its lasting value will depend on how much you enjoy the characters featured here. If you are someone who really enjoys Code of Princess or Umihara Kawase, you should check this one out and can probably add half a star to the review score.",2018-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6b93765d67787988ea,Cubed3,Ofisil,60,"Decent. That's the only thing that comes to mind when thinking about Blade Strangers. Besides the novelty of being able to choose amongst indie game characters from Studio Sanzensen and Nicalis, there's nothing special about this fighter, other than the fact that it's built in such a way that it makes it a perfect entry for genre greenhorns.",2018-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6b93765d67787988e4,Rice Digital,Reuben Mount,70,"Will you be picking up Blade Strangers, or do you have it already? What do you think of the game? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter, and keep an eye on Rice Digital for more coverage of both fighting games and other Japanese titles.",2018-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6b93765d67787988e1,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,71,"Although I enjoyed Blade Strangers quite a lot, it still doesn't reach any particularly high notes for a fighter.",2018-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6b93765d67787988fc,Nintendo Times,Adam Martinez,65,"Blade Strangers is a less-than-unique fighting game with excellent graphics. Unfortunately great visuals alone don’t make a fun game. If you have an affinity toward the characters and don’t mind a paint-by-the-numbers fighting game, then definitely pick this one up.",2018-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6b93765d6778798899,PlayStation LifeStyle,Lucas White,75,"Blade Strangers is fun for what it is, a smaller-scale fighting game with a bizarre set of crossover characters you would never expect to see in a Japanese-developed fighting game. Even the Japanese stuff that is involved is weird together, frankly. While it struggles with how simple it does or doesn't want to be, Blade Strangers has a cute vibe, an earnest sense of humor, and flashy enough gameplay that running through it with all the characters is definitely worth a few weekends in-between Evo training.",2018-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6b93765d6778798896,Destructoid,Chris Moyse,70,"Blade Strangers is a fun, friendly, accessible fighter. It allows newcomers and experienced players alike the opportunity to throw down with some great characters, without necessarily concerning themselves with one-frame-links or meaty reversals. Whilst that lack of tech-depth may prevent Blade Strangers from holding the attention of the pros, or blowing up on the competitive circuit, it's sure to be a hit at any good-natured rumble with friends, battling for pride within your own four walls.",2018-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6b93765d67787988ed,CGMagazine,Jed Whitaker,80,"Blade Strangers is accessible to players of any skill thanks to simplified combat, but still leaves room for the more competitive players to shine.",2018-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6b93765d67787988a9,Gamers Heroes,Casey Scheld,70,"Blade Strangers' unique approach to fisticuffs won't appeal to everyone, but those looking for something with both depth and accessibility will find it here. It might not be FGC-ready, but it manages to provide a good time for those with an open mind.",2018-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6b93765d67787988a3,Heavy,Elton Jones,65,"You'll get a quick dose of fun from it, but quickly move on to something more fulfilling in the fighting game genre soon after.",2018-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6b93765d67787988af,Pure Nintendo,Jaime Carrillo,90,"If Super Smash Bros. and Marvel Vs. Capcom made sweet love, Blade Strangers would be their beautiful baby. Fighting game veterans might find the gameplay a little too user-friendly and ultimately shallow. Still, it's hard not to get addicted to the elegant combo system, and playing as all your favorite indie legends.",2018-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6b93765d67787988a6,TechRaptor,Georgina Young,60,"While Blade Strangers is a perfectly competent fighting game it will struggle to find an audience. Too simple for fighting fans, too niche for kids and not enough story for fans of the source material, it simply fails to meet the mark.",2018-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6b93765d677879889c,GearNuke,Danial Arshad Khan,70,An incredibly user-friendly game that is basically developed for the casual fighting game fans. It lacks proper depth but offers a fun combat system and plenty of fan service moments.,2018-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6b93765d67787988ac,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,70,"It's not going to keep you entertained for as long as a Street Fighter or BlazBlue game, but those familiar with its characters will have fun pitting the likes of Shovel Knight against Issac. Those unfamiliar with its characters will just enjoy it for the fact that there are no barriers to enjoying its gameplay. Blade Strangers is simple, and all the better for it.",2018-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6a93765d6778798866,The Outerhaven Productions,Zachery Paikai,80,"Blade Strangers is a fun and charming 2D fighter that is readily open for any kind of player to enjoy. Whether you're a newcomer to the fighting genre or a hardened veteran that instinctually whiff punishes anything. Everyone can play this game and appreciate the obscurely, iconic roster of characters and stages that Nicalis and Studio Saizensen have given us.",2018-08-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6a93765d677879883e,Just Push Start,Grant E. Gaines,58,"Blade Strangers isn't an outright terrible game; it just doesn't feel like the concept ever got off the ground. While characters retain their charm, story suffers from a lack of originality. There is also a distinct lack of depth, as combos are fairly straightforward, with some moves using repeated inputs adding unneeded mistakes. Add in lackluster and in some cases awful sprites and it's an experience that really comes down to if you like the characters enough to see them in a new setting. If this is enough, then you might like this, otherwise it's a paint by numbers fighting game that doesn't do anything well enough to stand out beyond the fact notable characters are present.",2018-08-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6b93765d67787988f9,Nintendo Insider,Darren Palma,80,Blade Strangers does a decent enough job at building the bridge between the simplicity of Pocket Rumble and the anime flair of BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle. The lean towards concentrating on core fundamentals makes this all-star brawler an approachable but enjoyable throwdown for those that are keen to make their mark in the genre.,2018-08-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6b93765d67787988b2,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,85,"In all, as a part-time fighting game fan, I’ll say that I’m both surprised by and very satisfied with this initial entry into the genre by Studio Saizensen. Feeling more polished and comparable than you’d expect with more established series it seems to have struck a nice balance between accessibility and leaving room for more technical fighters to explore. While it doesn’t have a massive roster the characters are varied and there should be match for pretty well everyone here whether you prefer more traditional or a little off-center. Only time will tell if this can break into the big leagues and gain acceptance from the greater fighting community but if you’re looking for something that feels fresh and plays well it’s a solid package.",2018-08-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6a93765d6778798847,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,70,"As a first effort out it's genuinely impressive, offering a clean and enjoyable combat system that can also be used to introduce new players to the joy of modern 2D fighters. I firmly believe there's a role for fighters like that in the market, and Blade Strangers is a very fine first effort indeed.",2018-08-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6a93765d6778798804,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,70,"There's no denying it - this is the most accessible 2D fighter we've played in years. If you're new to the often impenetrable world of twitch-style brawlers, this serves as an ideal way to learn the craft and feel powerful without too much work. Not every one of its crossover fighters gels as well as the others, but it's still an empowering experience for beginners and intermediate fight fans. However, if you're looking for a purposefully nuanced combat system with a bit more bite, you're probably best sticking with BlazBlue's mechanical purity.",2018-08-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6a93765d6778798812,Boomstick Gaming,Boomstick Alex,60,,2018-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6a93765d67787987d7,GameXplain,,75,,2018-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6b93765d67787988a0,VGChartz,Evan Norris,70,"Eschewing the Byzantine systems of many modern anime fighters, Blade Strangers invites fans weaned on early 90s arcade fighters back into the fold.",2018-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6a93765d6778798817,NintendoWorldReport,Zachary Miller,,"This is a fun, accessible fighter that casuals can jump into that also has depth that more seasoned fighting fans will appreciate. It's definitely worth checking out.",2018-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6a93765d677879881a,DualShockers,Jordan Boyd,85,"Blade Strangers finally delivers a conventional fighting game where you can beat up other fighters with Shovel Knight (looking at you Super Smash Bros. Ultimate). I'm not sure I can confidently say the game will do waves in the fighting game community, but I think it'll be enjoyable for all players of all different skill types.",2018-08-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6a93765d6778798807,GamingTrend,Elisha Deogracias,80,"Blade Strangers is an odd mix of zany characters and entertaining gameplay. Its unique four-button fighting gameplay is a refreshingly accessible experience for anyone that wants to duke it out with Shovel Knight, Isaac, Quote, or any of the fourteen different fighters within the title.",2018-08-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 5d867d6a93765d6778798801,COGconnected,Alex Everatt,70,"For the most part, I was happy with this fighter and I really hope we see some additional post-release content added, such as more characters from Nicalis published titles.",2018-08-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,e85314e2458f49ad8f2da31879ca0a93 613ff4908ebcf0a6ad13bb3a,EIP Gaming,Iron Triangle,85,"Kingdom Come strived for novelty, immersive storytelling, and realistic features. It checked all of these boxes and then some. It provides a truly unique experience. Unfortunately, many of these features can become difficult to manage and can limit user experience. That said, it is a game that any fan of historical fiction needs to play and is sure to stay in their rotation for years to come",2021-07-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721c93765d677874f9b4,Gamefa,Mohammad Hossein Bajalan,80,"Kingdom Come Deliverance is a valuable hardcore game with deep gameplay elements, enjoyable progress system, real and hardcore combat, nice story-telling and characters, amazing graphics and also a beautiful world that takes you to an entertaining journey. There are some problems like technical issues and annoying elements in gameplay, but in the end, Kingdom Come Deliverance is a unique game with many good aspects that you should not miss at all.",2019-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721c93765d677874f9b7,RPGamer,Pascal Tekaia,80,"Sure, it’s not the first game to eschew fantasy and science fiction trappings or feature a historically-accurate setting, but not many have yet done so to such a satisfying end result, not to mention going the open-world route and still succeeding, for the most part, brilliantly.",2018-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721a93765d677874f962,Worth Playing,Redmond Carolipio,77,"Despite the volley of these and some other issues that'll be unique to your experience, committing to the universe that Warhorse has built in Kingdom Come: Deliverance still carries an ultimately rewarding feeling.",2018-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721a93765d677874f965,PushStartPlay,John Little,70,"Frustrating in a few ways, but Kingdom Come is clearly a labour of love. An ambitious and impressive historical RPG with some deep combat and mechanics.",2018-04-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721a93765d677874f95c,RPG Fan,Dave Yeager,75,A much more realistic take on the Elder Scrolls formula which will delight some fans of that series while frustrating others.,2018-04-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721993765d677874f936,Old Grizzled Gamers,Caleb DeLaurentis,84,"Novel mechanics that allow for dynamic storytelling are what make this game. That strength lies in the small choices that you make instead of an overarching plot or theme. The kinds of armor and clothes you wear around town, what skills you choose, how you interact with local merchants all changes how the world reacts to you, to an extent greater than I’ve experienced before. In many ways, how you chose to live from day to day has more impact than the dialogue choices.",2018-03-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721993765d677874f928,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,74,"Rough around the edges sure, but the ambition often shines through.",2018-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721a93765d677874f95f,Level Down Games,Bryan Clutter,70,,2018-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721993765d677874f93b,pressakey.com,Daniel Martin,80,"Kingdom Come Deliverance is an exciting RPG with great ambitions that wants to do many things differently, but one that also lacks polish and that got pushed on the market way too early to truly leave a mark in the role-playing genre.",2018-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721993765d677874f925,TechRaptor,Robert Grosso,65,"I really wanted to like Kingdom Come: Deliverance more than I did, but at the end of the day the conflicting mechanics only compound the technical and narrative flaws the further you get into the game.",2018-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721993765d677874f93e,GameCloud,Daniel Kizana,100,"Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an enthralling RPG experience that deserves your full attention. It's not a perfect game, but neither was The Witcher 1 and look where CD Projekt Red are now. Not only is this a game worth playing today, but I also hold strong hopes that, with a little trust and support, Warhorse Studios can blossom into the next role-playing juggernaut.",2018-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721993765d677874f922,RPG Site,Adam Vitale,70,"This ambitious title from a new developer impresses, but technical issues hold it up considerably.",2018-03-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721993765d677874f920,PS4Blog.net,,85,"Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a great game that's almost held back a bit by what makes it so special. I loved the dynamic world and the chase for realism within it, but I didn't like the difficulty spikes that come with it – when you lose a few hours of progress because you haven't saved things can feel quite frustrating. Luckily the team is hard at work and is continuisly improving the game, so your experience with this one will certainly be even better than mine. In the end, it's a great game that is worth playing on PlayStation 4 and which I'm sure wil win several awards this year.",2018-03-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721893765d677874f8f6,Gaming on PC,David Dominguez,90,"Kingdom Come: Deliverance can proudly stand in the company of giants such as the Elder Scrolls series, even surpassing the latest entries in that venerable franchise when it comes to immersion and player agency.",2018-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721893765d677874f909,TheXboxHub,Gareth Brierley,80,"Kingdom Come: Deliverance delivers a huge, complex world with a host of things to get involved in. The story is well written, brilliantly acted and expertly executed. I am worried that the buggy nature of the game will put many off and whilst the vast majority of the problems shouldn’t worry anyone too much, it can get a tad annoying.",2018-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721893765d677874f901,Kotaku,Luke Plunkett,,"I'm not angry at Kingdom Come, I'm just… disappointed. It was touted as this grand historical representation, an abandonment of fantasy for a true medieval setting, a game that would let us live the middle ages. But the game we got is just this busted, inconsistently ambitious RPG that shines in points, but falls apart in most others.",2018-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721893765d677874f8f9,Geeks Under Grace,Joe Morgan,80,"Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a fun open-world game with great characters and an expertly delivered story. It has a few mechanics that may turn players off, but they become manageable with a little effort.",2018-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721993765d677874f915,Pardis Game,Seyyed Mehdi Mir Shahdehi,80,"Kingdom Come is an ambitious game and if it wasn't for its awful save system and bugs and other numerous technical issues, it could've been an incredible game. But as it is, Kingdom Come is a deep role playing game with interesting quests and mostly fine combat. So I suggest it for RPG lovers and people who don't have problem wwith the game's themes and setting",2018-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721893765d677874f8f3,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,70,"There are incredible things going on in Kingdom Come: Deliverance that it's a shame I have to score it lower than I would like, due to the issues with bugs and glitches that soil the experience.",2018-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721893765d677874f8f1,GameMAG,,70,"Kingdom Come is an interesting project, but with all its brilliant ideas, today it remains incredibly incomplete - especially on consoles.",2018-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721893765d677874f8fe,CGMagazine,Brendan Quinn,80,Kingdom Come: Deliverance attempts to shake up the Western RPG by shedding familiar fantasy tropes and focusing on realistic mechanics and historical events.,2018-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721893765d677874f8e4,Player2.net.au,Paul James,,"There are a great many things to like about Kingdom Come: Deliverance. The world and environmental design is top tier, and with the support of fantastic voice-acting and combat, that (when fully functioning) plays like no other RPG becomes an enticing package. With ongoing support from the developers, Kingdom Come: Deliverance can quite easily become one of the premiere role-playing experiences and with a setting that few others have tackled will remain an enticing prospect for the months and years to come.",2018-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721a93765d677874f97f,Nexus,M.A. Ligocki,30,"Any interest I had in Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Warhorse has defiled and set ablaze in an incredibly shallow grave.",2018-03-08T05:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721b93765d677874f99b,Digiato,Shayan Ziaei,65,"The rush and hastiness of Deep Silver for releasing Kingdom Come: Deliverance has made one of the most anticipated games of the year into a weak one. Although it's not too late for the devs to fix the game, this would surely affect the upcoming games of Warhorse studios.",2018-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721793765d677874f8c9,TrueAchievements,Marc Hollinshead,80,"It has its share of flaws if you can work around them and really get involved with what it has to offer, you will discover what is probably 2018's biggest surprise so far.",2018-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721793765d677874f8c0,PSX Brasil,Bruno Henrique Vinhadel,83,"Kingdom Come: Deliverance delivers a fun and content-rich RPG to be explored. With a challenging combat and an impeccable historical setting, the game relies heavily on its protagonist, exposing the soul of a game that still lacks much attention and technical adjustments.",2018-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721793765d677874f8c6,DualShockers,Tomas Franzese,60,"While I have come out of Kingdom Come: Deliverance somewhat disappointed, Warhorse Studios still did deliver on their original KickStarter promise of creating a realistic RPG unlike any other. While the developers did squeeze as much potential as their studio could out of this concept, to sometimes remarkable results, Kingdom Come: Deliverance may have been a tad too bit ambitious for them on a technical level, and it really shows.",2018-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721793765d677874f8c3,Total Gaming Network,Shawn Zipay,60,Kingdom Come: Deliverance is so full of issues that it's hard to sit here and tell you that it's worth the $60 (USD) price they're asking. I would strongly suggest that you wait a few months to see what sort of shape the game is in at that point in time.,2018-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721793765d677874f8bd,Elite Gamer,Vinny Fanneran,75,An ambitious slice of 15th Century Bohemian historica,2018-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721b93765d677874f99e,PowerUp!,Leo Stevenson,70,"It’s not perfect by any stretch, but there really is something about it that makes it a game you’ll have a hard time putting down.",2018-03-04T05:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721893765d677874f8d8,Shacknews,Charles Singletary,70,Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a fantastic and absolutely frustrating experience.,2018-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721793765d677874f8ba,Game Debate,Stuart Thomas,80,There's so much to love in KLD. It's so close to being wonderful.,2018-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721b93765d677874f996,PowerPyx,,75,"KCD is a game of stark contrasts. The cutscenes, story and lore are phenomenal yet the game is unpolished, has outdated graphics and is very buggy. If you can turn a blind eye on those things it’s still a game worth playing that has a lot of content to offer.",2018-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721893765d677874f903,Bazimag,Hossein Sadri,80,"Despite having lots of issues, Kingdom Come is still a great game. It provides exceptional content and is successful in presenting a good story and gameplay. The game creates memorable experiences for its players; in addition, a few updates can gradually convert Deliverance into a flawless title. We’ve tried our best to give the game a score with no expiry date. We do not deny the problems, yet we’re certain about one thing; if you miss playing Deliverance, you won’t have a full experience of 2018.",2018-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721793765d677874f8cc,Geek Culture Podcast,Josh Garibay,70,"Kingdom Come: Deliverance strips away the fantasy from RPG and replaces it with something infinitely more dirty and relatable. This is one role-playing experience that is spilling over with ambition at every turn, even if it gets in its own way from time to time. The hardcore, survivalist, tactical players out there will likely have a field day with everything on offer in spite of the flaws present, while the rest may find themselves turned away by the cumbersome systems connecting it all.",2018-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721793765d677874f8b8,KeenGamer,,75,"We all have that one bar that we like to go to. The locals don’t like it very much and it’s got its problems but that is “our” bar that we’ve grown fond of. Kingdom Come: Deliverance is the equivalent of that bar for me. It has its problems, some of which would be damned to hell were it any other game. Although there’s a reason you haven’t heard too much bad press about it. It’s incredibly easy to forgive the game of its failings when it offers this much quintessential RPG gameplay and fantastic world design. Warhorse Studios have taken the time to build a snapshot of today’s Czech Republic and wind back the clock on its design all the way to the 15th Century. An essential part to creating a game that feels rewarding and fun is building a learning process for the player first. A process of gradual self discovery. Kingdom Come: Deliverance offers that up in spades and if Henry sucks at fighting, flirting or horse riding it’s only because he hasn’t done enough of it. As a result, his ineptitude is never frustrating. It’s just a signal to the player that there’s a heck of a lot of grinding to be done. If you’re into that kind of thing, Kingdom Come: Deliverance is for you. It will provide you with literally hundreds of hours of taking care of Henry and sheepishly stepping into the next big event, hoping things will be OK. When all’s said and done Kingdom Come: Deliverance is nothing short of impressive and will be even more so once we get a few patches. A grown up RPG for grown up players",2018-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721693765d677874f89b,VGChartz,Rex Hindrichs,70,"Despite the drawbacks of ambitious endeavors, Kingdom Come: Deliverance succeeds in bringing a believable medieval world to the player.",2018-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721693765d677874f874,Game Informer,Jeff Marchiafava,58,"Kingdom Come serves up an intriguing personal story and a detailed world worth exploring. However, on a technical level, the game is broken",2018-02-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5d86721893765d677874f906,ZTGD,Ken McKown,50,"There are a ton of problems with this game. While some will find enjoyment in its dedication to realistic combat, I found the majority of the massive adventure to lack lasting appeal.",2018-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,bd15ffd61c1744a295de36c164694e40 5e86c22fbdf729557ef473d5,Seafoam Gaming,Connor Nichols,50,"For now, 140 just felt average, middle of the road. It all works well, but feels like stuff I’ve seen done a thousand times before, but better, with games such as Kuso having simplicity while also being a lot more polished and charming. Not a bad pick for a platformer, but not a unique one either.",2020-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,d98e4e1bcca8487daba595cc792e2b85 5e1dd9a49607c56493d290c3,GamingTrend,Elisha Deogracias,70,"140 looks and sounds as great as ever on the Switch, though some boss battles and a lack of meaningful post-game content means that it's like an album you'll listen to once and forget about until you come back to it years later.",2020-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,d98e4e1bcca8487daba595cc792e2b85 5e18b9cd117f2f0cdf3db785,The Digital Fix,,80,"Excellent rhythm game that has truly stood the test of time. At the low price point, it is hard not to recommend 140 for any Nintendo Switch owner looking for an enjoyable jaunt through a colorful beat.",2020-01-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,d98e4e1bcca8487daba595cc792e2b85 5e176fa5117f2f0cdf3db6f0,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,60,"More platforming variety, like special abilities, and incentives, like hidden or hard-to-reach collectables would have been a welcome addition, but as it is I would only recommend 140 to the genre-fan who has to play every single game out there.",2020-01-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,d98e4e1bcca8487daba595cc792e2b85 5e00e36c71f25c74e7325f8a,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,60,"A challenging and fairly entertaining delivery, 140 is held back by its amount of content and a feeling that it's past its prime.",2019-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,d98e4e1bcca8487daba595cc792e2b85 5df7cc96239b721b0efd9470,GameSpace,Steven Weber,78,"140 on the Nintendo Switch is still the same award winning rhythmic platformer, now on the Switch! 140 provides simplistic controls in conjunction with challenging beat-based puzzle-platformer action that will take players only a few hours of their time to beat. The experience is definitely worth the cost of admission.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,d98e4e1bcca8487daba595cc792e2b85 5d86763693765d6778769e7f,Cubed3,Thom Compton,70,"140 is a charming, difficult, and incredibly short experience that manages to be both sadistic and inviting the entire time it's on. While it may not last too long, it's still a game any platformer or music fan should invest their time into. While a true platforming juggernaut could finish everything in the game in a few hours, it's the only experience like it, and it's one of the best rhythm platformers ever made.",2017-02-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,d98e4e1bcca8487daba595cc792e2b85 5d86763693765d6778769e62,PS3Blog.net,,82,"If you’re looking for a challenging bite-sized platformer, you should certainly check 140!",2016-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,d98e4e1bcca8487daba595cc792e2b85 5d86763793765d6778769e9c,Pardis Game,Kasra Karimi Asl,90,"For a small project created thanks to Unity in developer's spare time, 140 is unrivaled. The production and level design is miles ahead of similar games in this genre and it's highly likely that we'll see it's impact on future games",2016-10-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,d98e4e1bcca8487daba595cc792e2b85 5d86763693765d6778769e32,PS4Blog.net,,80,"My only gripe with this game was that there is no pausing, which I suppose is not necessary as there are only three short levels with three bosses and depending on your skill you could be done in about an hour or so. 140 is a lot of fun, and if you liked SoundShapes you should love this one. I highly recommend it despite its difficulty because it kept me very happy and busy as I wrote my 140 review, and when a short game grabs you, its always a blast!",2016-10-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,d98e4e1bcca8487daba595cc792e2b85 5d86763793765d6778769eae,FNintendo,Henrique Pereira,70,"140 takes its minimalist credentials seriously and reduces all elements to the...minimum, emphasizing its excellent controls and level design. The concept is very well executed and this could be a more memorable game if only its content was wider and the price a bit more in a line with what it brings.",2016-10-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,d98e4e1bcca8487daba595cc792e2b85 5d86763693765d6778769e3d,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"I really wish there was more to 140 because while it is a short and engaging experience, I was left wanting more. There's plenty in the game Jepp can build on into a sequel, so for now I guess we just need to play a game of wait-and-see on whether 140 was successful enough to warrant Jepp returning to it.",2016-10-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,d98e4e1bcca8487daba595cc792e2b85 5d86763693765d6778769e4a,NintendoWorldReport,Daan Koopman,65,"140 is a nice distraction, but sadly nothing more beyond that. The title felt like an appetizer for something that could have been a whole lot bigger. Although the game’s presentation is unique and the action is fun yet challenging, it’s beatable quickly and there’s no real need to replay it after the ending. Hopefully we see more of this type of game soon.",2016-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,d98e4e1bcca8487daba595cc792e2b85 5d86763693765d6778769e50,Nintendo Life,Liam Doolan,60,"140 seems like more of an artistic experiment testing the boundaries of games as art; like Bauhaus art, this title is definitely open to interpretation. Some individuals may view it as a deeper philosophical experience while others may just see a bunch of geometrical colourful shapes flying around on-screen. As a game, first and foremost, 140 isn't quite on par with some leading titles within this genre. Despite how well the audiovisual presentation is tied to the gameplay, the ruthless nature of this one does detract from the overall enjoyment on offer.",2016-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,d98e4e1bcca8487daba595cc792e2b85 5d86763693765d6778769e44,GameSpew,Mark Sammut,80,"Unlike other famous entries into the genre, with unique and conflicting level designs to offer a break from the monotony, 140 lives on that repetition",2016-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,d98e4e1bcca8487daba595cc792e2b85 5d86763693765d6778769e56,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,80,"140 is a cold, mathematical yet beautiful and sensory platforming experience with a pulsing synthetic soundtrack and reflexive movement.",2016-09-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,d98e4e1bcca8487daba595cc792e2b85 5d86763693765d6778769e53,Video Chums,Stephen Palmer,62,"140's minimalistic style will either be an appeal or a repellent, depending on your taste.",2016-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,d98e4e1bcca8487daba595cc792e2b85 62386860274ec35e72dc25f9,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,60,"Never Alone: Arctic Collection is an endearing attempt to blend a learning experience about the Iñupiaq culture and its folklore, and bring that to a video game.",2022-03-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 6230cb9367855975e586afb6,Six One Indie,Austin Ernst,80,"Never Alone tells an impactful tale of native culture, delivering an experience that is both unique and influential. Though a lack of stark puzzles and technical bugs does hinder the experience as a game, the alluring narrative is well worth the price of admission alone.",2022-03-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 6214dee39e5c48c548d88259,Explosion Network,Jacob Hegarty,75,"While the game has its negatives, I have enjoyed it, and I hope others will too. My experience was mostly positive, and it was definitively easier with a second person on the controls.",2022-02-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 6214e4309e5c48c548d88286,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,80,"Never Alone is a welcome addition to the Nintendo Switch library. A casual platformer that I highly recommend playing through in co-op with a loved one. You’ll laugh at the odd glitch, possibly cry at the emotional moments but also learn a lot about Alaskan native culture. If somehow you have yet to play this game, this is a great time to jump on. It’s a cold adventure but the warm fuzzy feelings will leave an impact for years to come.",2022-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9593765d677873ae6e,Cubed3,Jordan Hurst,60,"Documentaries aren't known for being the most exciting experiences in the world, and, therefore, it should come as no surprise that a documentary-esque ""game"" is only mildly engaging. That being said, compared to the mental illness emulation of Depression Quest, or the political surrealism of The Cat and the Coup, Never Alone is a highly accessible version of the form.",2016-01-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9593765d677873aeb1,GameSpew,,80,The lack of dialogue and narration is a good connotation of how words simply do not do feelings justice. It allows us to be swallowed up by the emotions of what we are seeing without having to process words,2015-10-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9693765d677873af50,FNintendo,Nuno Nêveda,70,Never Alone offers an average experience as a platformer with puzzles to solve but it's the game's narrative and tribute to the Inupiat people that makes it stand out as a unique experience. A perfect choice of artwork and use of cultural traits contribute to make Never Alone an insightful work which can also be enjoyed as a game.,2015-08-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9793765d677873af9a,Marooners' Rock,Aron Deppert,65,"Never Alone's shortcomings are counterbalanced by it's huge amount of charm. This is a great escapist device because it is successful at taking you somewhere else for a while. Sure, the place it takes you may seem like a cold and barren wasteland at first glance, but once you spend some more time there you will realize that this land is full of warm-hearted people that have made full lives for themselves in the most unlikely of places.",2015-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9593765d677873ae74,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,50,"Never Alone is close to being an OK game. It has a lot going for it with its gorgeous aesthetics and authentic presentation. It even has a couch co-op mode, and the few times the game does have things to do in it, there is some legitimate involvement. Too bad these moments are too far apart, and the more vulgar qualities of Never Alone are the most apparent, such as the buggy AI, barren level design and lacking gameplay.",2015-07-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9793765d677873af69,NintendoWorldReport,Zachary Miller,70,"Despite the game's AI issues, Never Alone is definitely worth playing—maybe with another person. It's a very short game and can be finished in two or three sessions. But it's the educational aspect that I appreciated most, and I imagine you will, too.",2015-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9693765d677873af45,Nintendo Enthusiast,Jonathan Harrington,90,"So, should you buy Never Alone? It depends. I can't recommend it to everyone: the game is short, and it doesn't really include much challenge in either puzzles nor platforming. But if you can look past that, you'll find a stunning, unique game that uses the medium to deliver a beautiful story and an incredible world – and that's worth experiencing.",2015-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9393765d677873ad18,Nintendo Life,Jowi Meli,50,If you've got enough patience you'll probably be able to mine for the diamonds in the rough - but the easily frustrated should steer far clear.,2015-06-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9493765d677873ae1d,Game Rant,Melissa Loomis,70,"If you're inclined to rage-quitting or you aren't a platforming fan, Never Alone probably isn't for you. But if you're willing or able to overlook frustration—or you have a friend to ease up some of the AI issues through co-op—Never Alone is an experience worth having and sharing.",2015-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9493765d677873ae22,Softpedia,Radu Haulica,75,"This is far from your average puzzle platformer, as its main audience is not the die-hard old-school fanbase of the genre. Never Alone is first and foremost an educational experience, and this is the standard to which you have to judge it in order to fully appreciate it.",2015-01-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9493765d677873ae0e,NZGamer,Luke Batt,65,"Never Alone is a mediocre first entry in what I hope will branch into a kind of informative gaming genre. I certainly see a promising future if they can improve on what they have. For this game though, if you want to know more about the Iñupiat people and don't have anything else to play, the story of Nuna and her arctic fox isn't bad - just don't expect it to light your world on fire.",2015-01-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9593765d677873aec2,Washington Post,Christopher Byrd,,"Measured solely as a puzzle-platformer, ""Never Alone"" has nothing on games such as ""Braid"" or ""Portal,"" which offer far more intricate challenges. However, this is a game that transcends its gameplay. The bio of one of the game's scriptwriters, Ishmael Angaluuk Hope, mentions that in his younger days he was ashamed of his Native Alaskan heritage.",2014-12-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9693765d677873af55,GameGrin,Ruth Krabacher,95,"Never Alone is the first project of a unique studio from Alaska, and tells a traditional Alaskan Native story of a girl, a fox and their hunt through the arctic for the source of a blizzard. Beautiful graphics, an amazing sense of location and amazing storytelling combine to make an unforgettable experienc",2014-12-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9693765d677873af4e,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,70,"Play it for the documentary, and play it in co-op",2014-12-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9393765d677873acf1,Press Start,James Berich,60,If I had to describe Never Alone succinctly – I’d say that its intentions are pure but that it falls flat in its execution.,2014-12-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9493765d677873ada3,Gaming Nexus,Cyril Lachel,88,"Never Alone tells a deeply personal story of an Inupiaq girl on an adventure to survive the elements. This is a spellbinding experience that not only introduces players to the real stories and culture so important to the native Alaskan community, but goes one step further by creating two dozen informative videos featuring interviews with tribe elders, storytellers and artists. It's a dazzling adventure that is not to be missed.",2014-12-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9493765d677873ae1f,Game Informer,Joe Juba,65,"The story and information is interesting, but the gameplay is an unimpressive delivery method",2014-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9693765d677873af4b,PlayStation LifeStyle,Dyani Wood,85,"Never Alone is one of those games I want everyone I know to be able to play. It's a really great example of the good that video games can do in the world, and of the artform they really are. Anyone can play it, everyone would find something to enjoy about it, you can play it with a friend, and non-gamers would even enjoy watching you play due to the intermittent documentary clips and the beautiful art style. The future of gaming looks even more exciting due to Never Alone's existence. If this is an indication of more to come, I can't wait to participate in other cultures and stories from around the world in an interactive art form.",2014-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9793765d677873af74,Pure Xbox,Ken Barnes,50,"We'd welcome more games from the developer as there's promise here, but promise may not be enough this time around.",2014-12-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9693765d677873af43,CGMagazine,,80,Never Alone takes a familiar game style and adds a unique sense of distinction with its well-realized atmosphere and native story.,2014-12-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9493765d677873adb2,Impulsegamer,James Wright (Impulsegamer),80,"Never Alone is beautifully presented on the Xbox One and successfully tells the story of the Iñupiat people through the eyes of Nuna and her pet fox. Sure, it may not be the most original title with its gameplay but its captivating characters and information create a thoroughly enjoyable experience on the Xbox One about a world encompassed by a never ending blizzard with magical spirit characters.",2014-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9693765d677873af18,The Game Fanatics,James Wynne,92,"Never Alone is a short but sweet indie title that shows video games can be more than just entertainment. It's an enjoyable romp through a blizzard that may just teach you something. If you've been looking for something different but not silly, grab a friend and gather around to experience a story passed through generations of Native Alaskan storytellers.",2014-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9593765d677873ae71,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,60,"'Never Alone' is a beautiful experience. Its somber story is masterfully expressed, but not by its gameplay. As a platformer it is subpar, and yet I am still telling people to play it. Despite its tiny length and substantial flaws, it has a soul, something that is sorely lacking in many of the games we play.",2014-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9693765d677873af07,The A.V. Club,Joe Keiser,100,"Never Alone is not just telling a story—it is connecting the player to a culture. To play it is to be transported to two places simultaneously. First, to the world of Nuna and Fox, and their epic journey through the blistering cold. And second, to the warmth of a fire, listening to an old man tell a story that is as old as the Earth, feeling it sink into you for the first time.",2014-12-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 621d218618c4f5b9825bba41,Everyeye.it,Enrico Spadavecchia,70,"Never Alone is an interesting and deceptive experiment in edutainment, or whatever you want to call it, and as such it must be evaluated in all its parts: in the face of an often limping gameplay, the title of Upper One Games gives a touching and detailed overview of the culture and folklore of the iñupiat, serving it on a dish much more attractive to gamers. A production not free from defects, but undoubtedly to be rewarded for its noble intentions.",2014-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9493765d677873ae47,Kill Screen,Stephanie Carmichael,75,"You are not the greatest force in the world, one video tells us. And you feel it—through wind, through ice, through snow. Through the spirits bigger than you, and your dependency on the fox that keeps you alive and moving with its magic—on the backs of fish that dance across the waves, or breathing in the belly of a whale. Yet the humble hero, as fragile as a little girl, can still stop a blizzard.",2014-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9793765d677873af77,Game Revolution,Gil Almogi,90,"[A]s one Iñupiat member put it, this isn't a story about a hero, just someone honoring her commitment to her community and way of life. Addressing that idea through a largely unfamiliar fiction is a refreshing way to remind us to be thankful for what we have.",2014-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9693765d677873af53,TrustedReviews,Nick Cowen,70,"Never Alone is something of a disappointment. It's by no means a terrible game, but the experience of playing doesn't live up to its gorgeous presentation, lovely atmosphere and genuinely interesting content. It's a pleasing diversion, provided you can round up a mate to play it with, and it tells a compelling story – but its drawbacks make it hard to recommend unreservedly.",2014-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9693765d677873af0a,The Skinny,Jodi Mullen,80,"Though brief and beset with occasional frustrations, at its best, Never Alone a simply spellbinding experience and a true reminder of the power of games to transport us to another place.",2014-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9593765d677873aebf,New Game Network,Alex Moore,65,"A warm and nourishing tale, set in the realms of folklore and imagination combined with an interesting, well made documentary. Finicky controls and poor AI, however, let down what could have been.",2014-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9493765d677873ae11,Dealspwn,Brendan Griffiths,70,Never Alone manages to overcome its technical hiccups with an enchanting setting supported with a pair of adorable characters and some interesting cultural insights into the Iñupiat community. The basic puzzle/platforming gameplay is family-friendly and works even better when played in co-op.,2014-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9393765d677873ad31,Guardian,Kirsty McEwen,80,"Never Alone is quite a short game, but its charm, coupled with the opportunity to explore a culture you might not know much about, makes it utterly captivating.",2014-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9393765d677873ad1e,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,70,Never Alone is a fairly ho-hum platformer with an intriguing hook—the culture of the Alaskan native Inupiat people.,2014-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9593765d677873ae7c,The Digital Fix,Liam Croft,50,"It's obvious that Never Alone's Inupiat influences took precedence throughout the whole game, and as a result its gameplay took a hard knock. Some serious AI flaws and glitches ruined any enjoyment we could have with the game, as we spent more time wrestling with its problems than actually gaining any satisfaction. Never Alone is just not an enjoyable or fulfilling experience, and that is why it is best left alone.",2014-11-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9493765d677873adaf,USgamer,Jaz Rignall,90,"Despite some occasionally frustrating difficulty spikes, Never Alone tells a fascinating, evocative tale that leaves a deep impression. A terrific platform game, despite its flaws.",2014-11-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 5d866e9393765d677873ad24,"TotalBiscuit, The Cynical Brit",John Bain,100,,2014-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,0cd43717a2224f33bb9a95f01d303474 60aefc5657ed0e0490ae2e97,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,"Although it has another Williams arcade game in its title, Jetboard Joust brings the spirit of Defender back in a brilliant roguelike setup.",2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,264c2d1010844c20933b92e1ad0609cf 60c223b7ab3e90299df709cc,Doublejump,John Reeves,,"Jetboard Joust is a very fun, retro-styled arcade shooter that, for some, drifts away from what made Defender such a classic.",2021-05-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,264c2d1010844c20933b92e1ad0609cf 60a2fcd5a321e63347095e79,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,80,Jetboard Joust masterfully blends retro aesthetics and the simplicity of arcade games from decades ago with an extra dose of challenge that makes it even more replayable. Being able to play this on the go is just the cherry on top of an already tasty cake.,2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,264c2d1010844c20933b92e1ad0609cf 60a27ac0a321e63347095d97,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,70,"Even the optional treasure rooms that are unlocked by engaging in a final duel at the end of every stage fail to provide enough risk for their reward-I went for them on each level and never failed (Did that make me too powerful?). Although I'm filled with questions about the validity of Jetboard Joust's roguelite status, it plays well enough and can likely provide solid entertainment in short bursts. Fans of classic arcade games may dig this new twist on the high-scoring chasing arcade shooter, but after one full run through, I've had ""joust"" about enough Jetboarding to last a lifetime.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,264c2d1010844c20933b92e1ad0609cf 5fb83768038871749d415f22,Level Down Games,,60,"While this game took me back to a time I really enjoyed as a child, the frustration of blindly trying to find out what to do was aggravating. My patience was tested very early on because I felt so lost in what I was doing. Sometimes I was starting over from scratch, other times I had found a level that had a portal that was used as almost a saving point on that planet. Do I save my coins for when I die, or do I save up and spend them on upgrades to make me stronger. I struggled with that decision way too much and it took me away from really enjoying the game. If a game doesn’t start clicking somewhat right away and instead leaves you confused and frustrated, it hasn’t done its job to entertain. It is very unfortunate as this game was right in my wheelhouse of ones I love.",2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,264c2d1010844c20933b92e1ad0609cf 5f934646fce0972e4e5f8860,KeenGamer,Dakota Gordon,65,"Directly inspired by a game buried deep within the arcade era, it morphs the brutal difficulty of ye olden days into the modern roguelikes that have dominated the popular markets. How well it succeeds may boil down to one's determination.",2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,264c2d1010844c20933b92e1ad0609cf 62b4f0160bfe2deada185dcc,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,75,"Second Extinction is very much a Left 4 Dead stablemate, but it stands on its own thanks to its enemy variety and compelling atmosphere.",2020-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,f9daa3f1cd024908a2d8ef404a6b305d 62b4f0910bfe2deada185e08,CGMagazine,Clement Goh,70,"Second Extinction disappoints as an unoriginal multiplayer dino shooter with an uneven difficulty, unbalanced weapons and mind-numbingly repetitive missions.",2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,f9daa3f1cd024908a2d8ef404a6b305d 62b4f0690bfe2deada185ddd,IGN,David Jagneaux,70,"It may have an Early Access label on it, but Second Extinction's 3vDinos co-op action is already plenty of fun and full of intense moments.",2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,f9daa3f1cd024908a2d8ef404a6b305d 629bd5bc0bfe2deada17c5e4,Cubed3,,70,"Rainbow Six Extraction stealthily moves down a well-trodden path, carrying a fairly uninspired narrative that could be described as hackneyed at best. OK, as pithy summations go maybe that's a little bit harsh. Sure, this won't be winning any awards for its high concept themes or originality, but does that really matter when it's so much fun to play? While Ubisoft hasn't reinvented the wheel here, it has at least implemented enough innovative ideas in its core gameplay loop to keep potential React operators engaged in the Archaean struggle. As with any title reliant on repeated playthroughs, there's maybe a slight concern on its longevity, however the promise of regular, free content drops, should be reason enough to warrant regular revisits. It's also worth noting that it's available on Xbox Game Pass from day one, courtesy of Uncle Phil's deep pockets.",2022-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 62698b20008489e208d894aa,Rapid Reviews UK,Rob Lake,90,"The genesis of Rainbow Six Extraction started back in 2018. Ubisoft had introduced a limited-time event to their squad-based shooter, Rainbow Six Seige. This game mode, titled ‘Outbreak‘, tasked a cooperative team to take out a wave of aliens, rather than terrorists. With the event being well-received, Ubisoft has developed the formula into a standalone title.",2022-03-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 6216722c9e5c48c548d897c4,GamingTrend,Abdul Saad,75,Rainbow Six: Extraction is challenging and engaging. However its narrative is borderline useless and the core gameplay is highly demanding to players not used to the genre.,2022-02-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61fed05d9e5c48c548d79ddf,WayTooManyGames,Kyle Nicol,75,"Rainbow Six Extraction is so much better than it had every right to be. There’s some solid cooperative action to be had in here, but while I did have a blast with its modes, I don’t think the game has knocked it out the park… yet. There just needs to be a lot more of it, be it in terms of maps and readily available modes. With that being said, if you just get some friends together for a few scary rounds, you all will most likely have a good time.",2022-02-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61fc645d9e5c48c548d7918c,GamesCreed,Sarwar Ron,70,"There are some fun elements, and some merits that need to be recognized; however, whilst fun, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction is just not enough. The game feels rushed, and not enough fleshed out to become its own thing.",2022-02-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 621247749e5c48c548d870e4,SomHráč.sk,Denis Burčík,80,"if you enjoy slow and deliberate stealth games and ideally you know two more people that do as well, you should give Rainbow Six Extraction a chance.",2022-02-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61fc34eb9e5c48c548d79032,Niche Gamer,,65,"That being said, there’s negatives like the progression system, the act of unlocking operators, loadouts for a zombie PVE shooter, and tacked on story mode. I couldn’t possibly recommend this to someone who is looking for their next Tom Clancy game to make them come back to the series. Rainbow Six Extraction is an expansion – just a weirder, disconnected, and unenjoyable expansion.",2022-02-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61fbf3b69e5c48c548d78c83,Jump Dash Roll,Ant Barlow,70,"Rainbow Six Extraction is fun whilst it lasts, but there's simply not enough content here to keep players coming back long term. Its sharp gunplay and unpredictable scenarios are huge positives, but it lacks the required depth to become a proper multiplayer staple.",2022-02-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 62388e5b274ec35e72dc336f,UnGeek,Aldrin Miras,60,"Rainbow Six Extraction has a solid concept and fun underlying gameplay, but there are flaws in that the levels can feel same-y and the experience when playing with random players is not the best. But if you're a Rainbow Six Siege fan and are looking for something to play with friends, Extraction is worth considering.",2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 6203b95f9e5c48c548d7ccbb,GameBlast,Matheus Senna de Oliveira,80,"Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction is an excellent FPS, combining a well established universe with a new and bold concept, focusing on stealth and teamwork. The fact missions offer high risks and rewards is addicting and so is getting your agents stronger with each new match. If not for a few small issues and the relatively simple production values, this game could have been one of the best shooters from the last few years. Nonetheless, this is a must-play for your game library.",2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61fac1e29e5c48c548d77b02,ZTGD,Terrence Johnson,60,"I enjoyed playing Extinction, even with the randoms who were just trying to be agents of Chaos. But I don’t think I would spend a lot of time with it, these days with so many great games as choices it has become harder and harder to want to comment to one that requires a large amount of grinding. And that is what Extraction would require, as players need to level up to unlock gear, weapons and even levels. Unless it’s telling me an epic story like God of War, Persona or Halo Infinite anymore I just wanna get in, have some fun and get out. Which you can do with Extraction, again with the right group of friends. Other than that, with difficulty spikes as a solo player, and the unstable randos players will be bound to run into online, I don’t see this being much more…which is a shame because Rainbow deserves better. Pray for Sam Fisher.",2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61fb36a39e5c48c548d7864f,INVEN,Suhyung Jung,82,"Rainbow Six, who returned to the PvE shooter game, became more interesting with well-made level design requiring cooperation and thrilling strategic combat. However, It is still wonder that why aliens come and Rainbow agents should fight them.",2022-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61fb0ce99e5c48c548d784c3,Zoomg,محمد صادق تواضعی,70,Rainbow Six Extraction could have been a more fun and better experience if Ubisoft worked more on the content and offered a more diverse experience.,2022-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 620348459e5c48c548d7bf82,GamesHub,Edmond Tran,60,"Once you leave the world of Extraction, it’s very hard to muster up the enthusiasm to go back in. Sure, there’s an endless cycle of parasitic aliens invading, but I know that no matter how much time I put in, the reward for doing a good job is just going to be more work to do.",2022-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61f51dde9e5c48c548d74f75,TheSixthAxis,Jim Hargreaves,70,"It's perhaps not what Tom Clancy fans had envisioned for the series, but there's something to Rainbow Six Extraction that's definitely worth checking out. It stands apart from similar co-op shooters thanks to that tactical edge and gunplay it's inherited from Siege. That said, the repetitive nature of running missions, difficulty spikes, and overall presentation hold the game back. This is Ubisoft we're talking about, however, so Extraction will likely sprout a long tail that will continue to grow over the coming months and years.",2022-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61f9c9f79e5c48c548d76fc1,Gamepur,Jamie Sharp,80,"Rainbow Six Extraction players have themselves mutated since the game’s launch. It gives us hope that those still playing understand the game much better than everyone did on release day. This isn’t a game you can pick up and run into as you would Call of Duty. It demands your respect, and in return, it respects your time. If you put in the effort to sneak through a mission, save your allies, and extract alive, you’ll reap the rewards.",2022-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61f3be069e5c48c548d748f7,Washington Post,Mikhail Klimentov,,"There’s no need for hyperbole. “Extraction” isn’t an early game of the year contender. There’s virtually no story, and the bare-bones cutscenes that are present aren’t really worth taking seriously. I doubt I’ll be playing it in a month. But I don’t need “Extraction” to go on forever, and so, I’ll be rooting for it. Like other recent titles in Ubisoft’s catalogue, it sets up one core gameplay loop and executes compellingly on that vision. When the time comes, I’ll call in the helicopter to airlift me out, and I’ll be more than satisfied with my time spent in “Extraction’s” ugly world.",2022-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61f315789e5c48c548d74654,BaziCenter,Bahram Bigharaz,60,"Extraction could have made much more sense as an add-on or expansion pack for Siege, not a full fledged standalone release with almost full price and no improvements whatsoever over an already great game.",2022-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61f2734a9e5c48c548d74250,GRYOnline.pl,,75,"If you’re a more casual gamer, a high difficulty level and lots of repetitiveness will most likely discourage you from playing Rainbow Six: Extraction. But fans of R6: Siege and demanding tactical shooters should check out this game. It has potential, and I’m curious how Ubisoft will deal with it.",2022-01-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61f16fee9e5c48c548d73be9,Skewed & Reviewed,,80,"Intense, engaging, and deeply entertaining; Rainbow Six Extraction delivers even if it does differ from what fans have come to expect.",2022-01-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 625a0b48008489e208d83537,ComicBook.com,Marc Deschamps,70,"Rainbow Six Extraction is a solid team-based shooter, with creepy enemies and strong gameplay. The game's Operators are enjoyable to use, even if they don't quite stand out from one another, and the online multiplayer is a lot of fun when you can partner up with a good team. If you're looking for a solo shooter that will keep your attention, you might want to steer clear of this one. For everyone else, Rainbow Six Extraction is a fairly enjoyable experience.",2022-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61f0e4219e5c48c548d72fbc,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,70,"In the end, this is a fundamentally a grind-heavy game, as players rerun the same 12 mission types over and over again in various locations, slowly unlocking new lore about the alien forces. But by introducing difficulty “mutation” modifiers and offering a wide variety of team compositions, Rainbow Six Extraction is able to mask its most routine elements and continue, even at lower difficulties, to keep players excitedly on their toes.",2022-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61f081ea9e5c48c548d72997,Digital Trends,Tomas Franzese,40,Rainbow Six Extraction's ridiculous plot and repetitive nature prevent the experimental spinoff from achieving its full potential.,2022-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61f030129e5c48c548d7254a,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"While some of Rainbow Six Extraction‘s systems do feel a little unfair at times, there’s one hell of a thrilling experience to be found if you can get into the groove. I’m not usually a fan of stealth, but sneaking around the game’s excellently-designed environments trying to get the upper hand on a bunch of freaky-as-hell aliens is exhilarating. You’re constantly on-edge, not knowing what waits around the next corner, poised to attack if you need to. Add to that a solid progression system that keeps you wanting to jump back in, and you’ve got one of Ubisoft’s best multiplayer experiences yet.",2022-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61efdf8b9e5c48c548d71db8,AusGamers,,65,"As a Rainbow Six Siege spin-off it’s fun to see all of the gadgets and mechanics of that game make their way over into the co-op space. The gun-feel is also on point. The ease at which you can throw out a recon drone or line up a head-shot through a wall is endlessly satisfying. And with all of its tactical stealthiness, Extraction plays unlike anything else we’ve seen in the co-op space. Unfortunately, it’s not enough to give the experience a true identity it can call its own.",2022-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61efcbe49e5c48c548d71d20,Enternity.gr,Konstantinos Kalkanis,70,"Rainbow Six Extraction is a very good spin-off standalone expansion, which brings a fresh proposition to a genre that looks strangely saturated.",2022-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61efe55d9e5c48c548d71e3d,Pure Xbox,PJ O'Reilly,70,"Overall though, Rainbow Six Extraction, while it lasts, is a super solid time, a delightfully warped addition to the Rainbow Six stable of games that is a total blast when played with the right people. It also sweetens the deal that it's available via Game Pass, meaning there's really no reason not to jump in and get down to some good old co-operative strategy action.",2022-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61efe4e19e5c48c548d71e19,Game Rant,Joshua Duckworth,50,"Rainbow Six Extraction is a mixed bag of good ideas and weak implementations. It’s unfortunate that the bad manages to outweigh the good, because underneath it all, Rainbow Six Extraction's gameplay approach holds promise. It’ll be interesting to see how Ubisoft supports this title in the weeks and months to come, but it’s really hard to see how it can fix a lot of core issues within the game.",2022-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61efe4379e5c48c548d71e0c,Oyungezer Online,Ali Sezgin,75,"It's hard to be sure if Rainbow Six: Extraction is a bold production or an attempt to take advantage of Tom Clancy's meat and milk. Still, there's no bad product, just a little too mundane.",2022-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61ef20559e5c48c548d70dcb,We Got This Covered,David Morgan,40,"Rainbow Six Extraction might be one of the most trite co-op shooters of recent memory. Testament to the fact that making an enjoyable PvE shooter is a little harder than simply rehashing a seasonal event, it's hard to see where the effort went. Shallow, scant, and lacking any soul whatsoever, it's as bland as the black goo that adorns its promotional material.",2022-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61eeced99e5c48c548d70cf6,Use a Potion,,70,"At its best, Rainbow Six Extraction is an intense and fun experience that relies heavily on co-ordinated teamwork for players to succeed. At its worst, it can be a bit boring and frustrating. It’s been a long time since I’ve played a multiplayer game where I didn’t quite know what exactly I was going to get from each match I played, but Rainbow Six Extraction was always a little unpredictable. I did have a good time playing it though, especially when I was in a team that would work together, so it’s definitely a success for Ubisoft – it has some really thrilling moments too, especially when you’re in the middle of a satisfyingly brutal showdown with the Archaean. It’s just one of those games that’s WAY better to play with friends, so if you’re planning on playing solo or with strangers, you might not find that you’ll stick with it for the long-term.",2022-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61ee9eee9e5c48c548d70c3c,GameGrin,,70,"Rainbow Six Extraction feels more like an expansion for Six Siege than a standalone game. It features a strong foundation that Ubisoft fails to build upon. Extraction can be a lot of fun playing with friends, but not so much if you plan on playing it alone.",2022-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61fbc1109e5c48c548d786f2,Play Watch Read,Martin de Mooij,70,"Rainbow Six: Extraction is a tactical shooter with not a lot of story. It is a fun game to play with some friends, but quickly loses the attention of solo players. It is a PVE successor to the PVP Game Rainbow Six: Siege. The game is worth a seven, but has the potential to be eight if enough content is added in the future.",2022-01-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61ee0d979e5c48c548d70a86,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,65,"Rainbow Six Extraction is an experimental spinoff that has some potential, with a solid foundation borrowed from R6 Siege. But the experience is constantly torn between stealth and action, and with the repetitive nature of the gameplay and limited content, it's tough to say how many will keep fighting to the end.",2022-01-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 624d32ac008489e208d78e4c,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,75,"Extraction is a bold reimagining of the co-op shooter that never came after the cancellation of Patriots. Some issues that needs to be worked out, but still a solid game for co-op fans.",2022-01-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 623264c0274ec35e72dbfa95,Goomba Stomp,Marc Kaliroff,80,"In a welcoming turn of events, Rainbow Six Extraction surpasses all expectations as it shockingly manages to be an entry of the Tom Clancy franchise that recuts and refreshes its roots.",2022-01-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61eb67919e5c48c548d704d3,PlayStation Universe,Benjamin Shillabeer-Hall,60,"Rainbow Six Extraction includes some interesting mechanics and a core gameplay loop that you can find fun in. However for all the positive aspects, the big issue is how quickly it falls apart into a grindy, frustrating mess while trying to play solo.",2022-01-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61eb4c049e5c48c548d703fc,Push Square,Graham Banas,60,"Rainbow Six: Extraction's core gameplay is decent, and its level variety is great, but the game definitely has some blind spots. While a zombie title focused on stealth and tactics makes for an interesting experience, anytime the game strays from that, it's less successful. It draws extra attention to weak spots, like unimpressive AI and an obnoxious RNG progression system. Go in with a couple of friends, though, and you will get some fun out of this. All the levels are visually distinct and interesting to look at, and three squad members stealthing their way through a field of enemies can be immensely rewarding. It's just unlikely to hold your attention in the long term.",2022-01-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 624c6189274ec35e72dcc507,eXputer,Abdul Hadi,80,"Overall, Rainbow Six Extraction is a fun game, especially if you're a big fan of tactical shooters.",2022-01-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 61f154459e5c48c548d731f0,gameranx,,,,2022-01-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc763559d59d401381b21724e6945db2 5d86793b93765d677877d62e,Cubed3,Josh Di Falco,70,"Aven Colony is an addictive city-building game set on a planet called Aven Prime, with a science-fiction twist. Growing a small colony into a massively sprawling cityscape is a very fulfilling experience, with plenty of hazards and obstacles along the way.",2018-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793b93765d677877d626,PS4Blog.net,,80,Aven Colony is a game that definitely has a steep learning curve since there's a ton of things to learn and many actions you can take. But if you give it a chance and stick with it you'll find a fun city building sim/strategy game with many hours of content to complete that is worth a shot.,2018-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,False,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793b93765d677877d639,SomHráč.sk,Róbert Hagan,60,"Aven Colony tried to combine city-building with tower defense, but the result is too shallow to keep fans of either genres interested.",2017-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793b93765d677877d60d,ZTGD,Ken McKown,70,Aven Colony is a unique take on the genre. It is also one that works surprisingly well on consoles. For those with the itch to build some cities and don't mind the alien landscape I definitely recommend it.,2017-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793b93765d677877d608,PS3Blog.net,,90,"Most city building games have over complicated menus and difficult to follow tutorials. Aven Colony changed all that. It's an excellent option on PlayStation 4 for fans of the genre, and a welcome addition to m collection.",2017-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793b93765d677877d606,Destructoid,,60,"Despite the time I've spent harping on Aven's issues, it's not necessarily a bad game. Mothership Entertainment has put in a lot of effort to try and create a threatening world for humanity to conquer. It certainly did the former, but the game fluctuates wildly from barely eking out an existence to being devoid of challenge. Humanity can do better on its first settlement among the stars.",2017-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793b93765d677877d618,GuyLogicGaming,Dragan Elijas,,,2017-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793b93765d677877d613,Wccftech,Chris Wray,50,"Aven Colony has the trappings of a good city-building game but simply lacks the depth to make it so. While the game looks great and plays well, the setting of space is underused outside of its aesthetic and the lack of variety or challenge inevitably leaves the game feeling dull.",2017-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793b93765d677877d60a,TrueAchievements,Cindy Minguez,80,"All in all, Aven Colony is a blast. Planning out the best places to put your facilities in order to keep most people happy is both fun and absorbing. Surprisingly simple to learn, the game makes it easy to quickly get in the groove of building and splashes of humor keep you smiling.",2017-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793a93765d677877d5e0,Sirus Gaming,,70,Aven Colony is a good game. But it has a lot to improve on.,2017-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793a93765d677877d5f1,Areajugones,Víctor Rodríguez,65,"Aven Colony is a standard game in this genre. It does not bring anything new and has some issues, but its multiple choices make it a good title for the city-building genre fans.",2017-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793a93765d677877d5e8,The Digital Fix,Andrew Phillips,70,"Offering many hours of solid city building gameplay, with the potential to play from your couch and bringing to the table an actual campaign rather than just countless sandboxes, Aven Colony is an excellent little title, which we can particularly recommend for console players.",2017-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793a93765d677877d5da,NEOsite,,75,"Solid RTS about colonizing and managing alien planet. Striking a good balance between settlers' needs and colony's development is no easy task, but one which brings a lot of satisfaction.",2017-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793b93765d677877d61b,Hey Poor Player,Jay Petrequin,70,"Watching resources flourish, trades get made between the colony and those in space, and winters get survived through is all satisfying. But it’s satisfying in the way that a 10-hour work day is. It’s satisfying; because you feel like you’ve accomplished something, but not because you’ve actually enjoyed the journey there. You’re satisfied because it’s over, more than anything.",2017-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793a93765d677877d5de,GameGrin,,95,"Aven Colony makes for a prime example of how a game can transcend its genre and be fun whether or not you like other games like it. Showcasing detailed visuals, immersive voice acting, an engaging gameplay loop, and enough content to satisfy most players, this title has the potential to make a lasting impression on many gamers this year. If you enjoy city building games, you owe it to yourself to play Aven Colony.",2017-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793b93765d677877d636,GameCynic,Damien King,80,"Aven Colony is a solid, enjoyable city builder with a number of interesting and difficult mechanics that will make or break the experience depending on whether you're looking for a peaceful builder (Sim City) or enjoy the occasional challenge (Banished).",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793b93765d677877d631,MonsterVine,Shannon P. Drake,70,Aven Colony is thoroughly competent but uninspiring colony management game with overly-familiar mechanics. It’s an interesting diversion for fans of the genre but breaks no new ground.,2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793b93765d677877d62b,Video Chums,Stephen Palmer,88,"Overall, Aven Colony is easy to recommend partly because there's so little else like it on console but also because it's an excellent and engrossing example of the genre.",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793b93765d677877d628,Windows Central,Jez Corden,70,Aven Colony is a capable sci-fi city-builder with great visuals and satisfying gameplay systems.,2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793b93765d677877d624,ZEFGame.ru,,80,"The final version does not differ from the preview, all of the same pros and cons, the buildings remained less informative, although the musical accompaniment impressed me more in the release version.",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793b93765d677877d61e,IGN Spain,Carlos G. Gurpegui,80,Aven Colony is a nice alternative to Cities: Skylines and a well made city builder. Even when it gets boring or repetitive it's still a nice game.,2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793b93765d677877d610,Voxel Voice,Ryan Shepard,70,"Aven Colony's biggest problem is it's simplicity, I never once felt challenged while playing the game. It has solid mechanics, looks great, and really doesn't do anything wrong. However, with such a short campaign and missions that, for the most part, all feel very similar to each other, it's hard to say whether or not you will get much satisfaction out of it...""",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793a93765d677877d5eb,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Fraser Brown,,"I don't think Aven Colony is terrible, despite these 1,500+ scathing words. The combination of survival and constructing a frontier colony is still an intriguing concept, and Mothership Entertainment have used the alien world conceit to create some novel, if ultimately irritating, obstacles. But the balance is all off, and its slog of a campaign and the attempts at streamlining make this a disappointing extraterrestrial outing.",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793a93765d677877d5e5,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,50,"Lack of depth, average story and repetitive mission design makes Aven Colony a great looking, but bland city builder.",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793a93765d677877d5e2,Slant Magazine,Jed Pressgrove,80,Aven Colony strikes a superb balance of introducing its systems and giving one enough freedom to live and learn.,2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793a93765d677877d5dc,Cubed3,,70,"Aven Colony is overall a very enjoyable game with a beautiful soundtrack, amazing voice acting, and a constantly evolving world. If you enjoy city building games, it is everything you'd expect.",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793a93765d677877d5b9,Polygon,Colin Campbell,50,"I spent the equivalent of a working week playing Aven Colony and it was hard labor. This is a game of relentless concentration and chore-work, with only the briefest flashes of magic and relief, offering almost nothing new to the city building, or resource management genres.",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793a93765d677877d5b6,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,70,"Aven Colony is a gentle city builder where you will be tasked with growing colonies in different locations each with their own challenges. Where it lacks in depth it more than makes up for it in accessible gameplay, perfect for dipping into.",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793a93765d677877d5b3,ThisGenGaming,Robby Bisschop,60,"If you're not already a fan of city-building games, this one will not win you over. To me, personally, it still feels more like doing work than playing a video game; I just didn't feel like I had any fun with it. I do see there are area's the developers put a lot of work in and the unique setting could very well be enough of a draw for fans of the genre to check this out.",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793a93765d677877d5b0,GamingBolt,Will Borger,60,"Despite its variety and the occasional innovation, Aven's lack of threat and mediocre story make the game feel undercooked. It's a sold city builder that doesn't do enough with its premise to stand out.",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793a93765d677877d5ad,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,90,It has been a real joy playing Aven Colony.,2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793a93765d677877d5a5,Gamers Heroes,,80,"Aven Colony has the quality of a AAA city management simulation, all under the price tag of a sneaky indie hit. If you're a fan of the genre, it's a must have.",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793a93765d677877d5a3,Metro GameCentral,,70,"One of the best SimCity clones on consoles, whose streamlined gameplay is accessible if not necessarily very original.",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793a93765d677877d5a1,GameMAG,,70,"Aven Colony is a very addictive city-building game, and it's a pleasure to spend a few hours after work with it. Despite not the best interface and certain flaws in the mechanics, the project stands out for its theme and content. And it is definitely a must buy for the fans of the genre.",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793a93765d677877d589,PC Invasion,Peter Parrish,70,"A faithful genre piece, Aven Colony takes the socio-economic juggling of settlement building games like Tropico and Banished, transports it to space, and establishes a pretty successful outpost.",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793993765d677877d580,Push Square,John Cal McCormick,70,"When Aven Colony is at its best, it's making a strong case for the viability of the real-time strategy genre on console via an addictive mix of easy-to-grasp city building mechanics, a surprisingly intriguing sci-fi story, and a tight campaign that offers variety and never outstays its welcome. Unfortunately, it has a number of annoying technical issues which -- while they might not affect every player -- are persistent enough to undermine the experience depending on your tolerance for slow down and hard crashes. If you can weather the storm of technical shortcomings Aven Colony throws at you, you'll find an impressive, accessible strategy game that feels right at home on PS4.",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793993765d677877d57b,JVL,,80,"Aven Colony is a good city builder. The overall experience is great and has a tendency to make us addicted. Its accessibility, its huge quantity of statistics and buildings allow the title to shine in a kind of games which has been already seen many times. The only problem is the lack of challenge that could scare the most skilled gamers, when you look at the lifetime of the campaign mode. However, Aven Colony has many qualities and a good potential. To try it is simply to adopt it. ",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793993765d677877d571,PlayStation LifeStyle,Ken Barnes,60,"Ultimately, those performance issues are what will stop Aven Colony being a title that you'll put dozens of hours into. Though the campaign is unimaginative and some areas are not fleshed out as well as they could have been, the game is still addictive stuff. But, once you've run through the campaign you're only left with the sandbox mode, which grinds to a halt as soon as you start to do well.",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793993765d677877d56e,PlayStation Universe,Aaron Varshney,75,"As a seasoned city-builder, Aven Colony is a solid game that has translated remarkably well to the PlayStation 4.It's incredibly fun and challenging and optimising your colony to no end will keep you entertained.",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5d86793993765d677877d55b,IGN Italy,Claudio Chianese,70,"On console, Aven Colony, with its simplicity and colorful graphics, could be a good introduction to the genre. On PC, a much stronger tradition of city builders highlights sono annoying flaws.",2017-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,408e1dacff9c4ddabecb93b1e6183db9 5e7517d9bdf729557ef45565,Pixel Arts,Danial Dehghani,80,"The Sojourn is not without flaws, but it is a loving and enduring experience. The remarkable content it offers, along with its high quality, is easily matched with the best puzzle games of the last few years, with eye-catching visuals and superb music that makes for an exceptionally sophisticated seasoning for the game's rather complex puzzles. If you're looking for a few hours to think about a beautiful world, don't miss the Sojourn.",2020-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5db9d762c55ae12d47d2b293,Pardis Game,Erfan Haeri,65,"The Sojourn is definitely one of the best and well-designed Iranian games. It has great artistic world and genuine puzzles, even compared to best games in the world. But two main reasons made it fail. One, separating the story from the puzzles completely, which damage the storytelling and the Second, low quality of side puzzles which have putted in the game with no creativity and has no worthy rewards for solving them",2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5db2e06064f5787ec013468e,BaziCenter,,70,"The Sojourn is a well-made, standard puzzle game that every fan of the genre should try it.",2019-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5dea6fe6ad4f81777e1f4e4c,Darkstation,Jonathan Miley,70,The Sojourn is a beautiful game with numerous extremely clever puzzles but it has a hard time balancing its story and difficulty curve.,2019-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5de788fdad4f81777e1f4325,AnaitGames,Víctor Manuel Martínez García,70,"A clever and beautiful first person puzzle game that fails to integrate its themes into its mechanics, and/or viceversa.",2019-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d9f3f4d0c619143026ad944,God is a Geek,Mick Doherty,75,The Sojourn blends interesting puzzles with a strong narrative. There are a couple of issues but they shouldn't ruin the overall enjoyment.,2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d92d62f2fddc31f15f7c994,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"The Sojourn is a well-designed, thought-provoking first-person puzzle title, with colorful scenery and magical soundtrack.",2019-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5fc553c0038871749d4170b3,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,81,"The Sojourn is a clever puzzle game depicting a story of creation and growth. It's quite similar to The Talos Principle and The Witness, but slightly easier and straightforward, but extremely challenging every now and then.",2019-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d921740b59781214caf460a,GamingTrend,Codi Spence,80,"The Sojourn is a peaceful yet thought-provoking puzzle game with beautiful visuals. The only bits of story are told through dioramas, so it isn't spelled out for you. With a sense of wonder and interesting puzzle mechanics, you'll have a great time seeing how clever you truly are.",2019-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d8ec75ab59781214caf4551,New Game Network,Eric Hall,63,"The Sojourn is an average, middle-of-the-road puzzler, that struggles to be memorable after the first few hours. There are interesting ideas here, both in terms of gameplay and aesthetic. However, they both suffer from the same problem, which is unfortunate repetition.",2019-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d8e4b62b59781214caf44cc,GamingBolt,,60,"The Sojourn has an effective story and occasionally rewarding gameplay, but its inconsistencies in gameplay, pacing, and progression make it less than the sum of its parts.",2019-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d8dfc79b59781214caf4429,Wccftech,Nathan Birch,65,"The Sojourn is the equivalent of one of those big books of crosswords you can buy at the supermarket check-out. Its puzzles are well-constructed and provide a nice mental workout, but they're all rather one-note, and the game's world is dry as toast. If you're a hardcore puzzle nerd, give The Sojourn a shot, but those expecting to be taken on a deeper journey may be disappointed.",2019-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d8a6ae36fb37f1499e4f820,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"The Sojourn is a well-designed, thought-provoking first-person puzzle title, with colorful scenery and magical soundtrack. The guiding narrative about self-reflection and discovery told through blindfolded statues, and the scrolls are subtle enough to get the point across and profound sufficient if you look inward upon yourself while playing. The slow pacing of the game is almost metaphoric to life, giving you a reason to slow things down, take it all in, and live in the moment.",2019-09-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5e2339cb4a8a3b376f438acb,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,65,"The sojourn is a puzzle game that relies on the duality between light and dark to propose some very interesting challenges, at least at beginning. It also has a storyline to beautify the game but it is too cryptic and ends up being diluted while the adventure lengthens incomprehensibly based on repeating challenges and situations without provide new playable mechanics from the beginning. But to his credit it also has a remarkable artistic section, and some of his proposals are quite intelligent and interesting.",2019-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d8a583e6fb37f1499e4f700,Game Informer,Joe Juba,65,"A few puzzles are exhilarating to decipher, but too many others beat the concepts into the ground through repetition without offering enough to keep the solutions fresh",2019-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d88d77fe8d62539d8365bb5,VideoGamer,Joshua Wise,60,"The Sojourn is a well-made puzzle game with a firm challenge and fresh mechanics layered in throughout, but the symbolism draped over it all is vague and boring.",2019-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d86bea2dea87b724c296288,GBAtemp,Scarlet Bell,80,"The Sojourn is a bizarre game. While not feeling like it pushes any kind of boundaries, it manages to put forward something new and interesting. Utilising simple graphics and an easy to grasp puzzling concept, it's incredibly easy to jump into, whether you're wanting to lose a few minutes or a few hours.",2019-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d8680c693765d67787ac051,GotGame,Kieran Toovey,75,"The Sojourn doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it does enough to carve its own identity and succeed. The story weaves nicely throughout each section and touches on the visuals and mechanics of each respective area very well. For puzzle game fans, this is a strong recommendation. It's not an all-time great, but it is worth the time.",2019-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d8680c693765d67787ac04f,TechRaptor,Max Moeller,60,"The Sojourn, despite its beauty and competent game mechanics, suffers from pacing issues and a lack of purpose. An impressive package initially, the game shows its cracks as it presses on.",2019-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d8680c693765d67787ac04c,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,80,"With a gradual difficulty curve and beautiful visuals, The Sojourn is an impressive puzzle game which will challenge everyone. Despite it only utilising a few objects in order to create and solve the numerous puzzles placed before you, every level felt different and no two solutions were the same. I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t hard, but as long as you have patience and a logical-thinking mind, you can work your way through all of the puzzles at your own pace and take on the optional challenges should you wish to push yourself.",2019-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d8680c593765d67787ac04b,Cultured Vultures,,70,"While repetition defines The Sojourn as more of an attractive collection of brain teasers than a rich narrative experience, its intricate levels and creative puzzle design will engage any player looking for gratifying challenges of a slower pace.",2019-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d964760ac1d5c679fb3f48b,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,75,If you enjoy these types of games you’ll get a lot of bang for your buck in The Sojourn.,2019-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d9f8d1d0c619143026ada1d,Level Down Games,El Frankero,90,"I was thoroughly impressed with what The Sojourn had to offer and so happy that the game was moved from 2020 to a September 20, 2019 release. The world needed you Sojourn, and through the darkness shone your light. I truly hope anyone and everyone out there who loves puzzle games picks this game up and tells a friend.",2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d8680c593765d67787ac048,Handsome Phantom,Dave Lambden,80,"For fans of intricate and challenging puzzle games, The Sojourn is a no brainer.",2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d8680c593765d67787ac046,Jump Dash Roll,Rob Kershaw,60,"The Sojourn is a competent and technically apt puzzler, but one which feels oddly empty.",2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d8680c593765d67787ac044,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,80,The Sojourn is a gorgeous first-person puzzler bursting with clever design and a rich atmosphere.,2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d8680c593765d67787ac042,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,70,"It's not exactly original, but The Sojourn is a solid puzzler with well designed levels and some nice ideas.",2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d8680c593765d67787ac040,PlayStation Universe,Joe Apsey,95,"The Sojourn is one of the best games of the year and one of the best puzzle games available, if not the best. Every single puzzle is meticulously designed and challenges you in satisfying ways, without ever feeling impossible. Carefully crafted, beautiful levels. An uplifting, philosophical story that asks you to reflect upon your actions and the world around you. All of these ingredients create an experience like no other and a game you will be thinking about even after the credits have rolled.",2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d8680c593765d67787ac031,Screen Rant,Christopher Teuton,60,"More rewarding, interactive story elements and some sort of in-game hint system would go a long way towards making The Sojourn an enjoyable experience for wide audiences, but right now only serious fans of spatial logistics may find the energy to persevere.",2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d8680c593765d67787ac02f,Game Revolution,Alex Santa Maria,70,"Lame story aside, The Sojourn is a satisfying puzzle game. This debut effort from Shifting Tides isn’t going to reinvent the genre, but it certainly has a place for fans of puzzle games and The Talos Principle.",2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d8680c593765d67787ac02c,GameSkinny,,90,The Sojourn elevates simple mechanics and creative level design to create a thoroughly enjoyable puzzling experience and a game any fan of the genre should play.,2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5fd621ee038871749d418af4,SpaceNerd.it,Cosimo Riondino,83,"The Sojourn is an excellent title, a wonderful surprise that came almost randomly. Many will see it as a simple puzzle-game, others a philosophical-metaphorical story, still others, in a more personal way, a journey into their own life... well, The Sojourn, as he himself teaches us, is all and nothing of this at the same time: but sure is a title that reminded me why I love this medium so much.",2019-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5ddcb074ad4f81777e1f377f,But Why Tho?,Lizzy Garcia,60,"If you are looking for a puzzle game with a relaxing setting and score, then The Sojourn is a must-play. However, if you want something with more narrative driving the gameplay, look elsewhere.",2019-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d8a3132b1e8702c77c1e828,Nerdburglars,Dan Hastings,70,"The Sojourn makes a great first impression. Strong visuals that show great production values. Unfortunately, the game fails to keep things interesting. Repetitive levels and repeating puzzle ideas stop this game from leaving a lasting impression.",2019-09-18T23:00:00.000Z,False,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 5d8680c593765d67787ac037,OnlySP,Amy Davidson,60,"Despite its flaws, The Sojourn has moments of greatness. Weaving a web of dark tunnels or daisy-chaining angel statues to the exit feels wonderful. The game world is stunningly beautiful, and wandering through the vistas is quite peaceful. However, the poor communication with the player, nonsensical greeting card writing, and frustrating final act leave The Sojourn a mixed bag of great puzzles and crappy idioms.",2019-09-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,265ae8cbed404648b0fddf253ffc44eb 6159f0ef2a25e7f9d433e327,RPGamer,Matt Masem,80,"While the first title proved that VEWO could do a nostalgic monster collecting game, Extinction shows that the developer is willing and able to push the genre forward in more modern ways.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 60535cf2cfbed43e46464908,Movies Games and Tech,Alex Chessun,80,"As such, this is an easy recommendation for fans of the genre and with a focus on humour and storytelling, it also comes recommended for those wanting to test the monster-infested waters for the first time.",2021-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 600426e40f8974118c93850d,NookGaming,Jay Davies,90,"I have to say that Nexomon: Extinction is worth picking up if you enjoy monster-catching RPGs. While it does suffer from a lack of real innovation, it does a great job at competing with the more well-known titles in the genre such as Pokémon or Digimon, despite a budget price. I'm personally hoping to see more from this series in the future.",2021-01-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f9190fcfce0972e4e5f84a0,Windows Central,Alexander Cope,60,"If you're looking for an Xbox Pokemon alternative with a bit more teeth, Nexomon: Extinction fits the bill.",2020-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 615700b29f4312e92e3276f9,SomosXbox,Joel Castillo,70,"Nexomon: Extinction has good ideas, but it can't get rid of its referent. Despite being funny, one can't help but compare it to better works.",2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 6253a47d008489e208d7e844,Capsule Computers,Travis Bruno,80,"Nexomon: Extinction features a great story and some unique changes to a familiar formula that both help and hinder the experience, making it something great for fans of the genre but not quite up to the level of a certain series.",2020-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f8377e3fce0972e4e5f6de2,GameBlast,Mário Carvalho,70,"Nexomon: Extinction is a pleasant option for those who cannot enjoy the famous Nintendo franchise. Despite the performance problems and the lack of an online mode, my experience was very positive with its simple plot, charismatic characters and humorous tone. Its combat mechanics make its roots clear, however it has features that differentiate it and allow it to create its own identity.",2020-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f7df5a33e66016bf9ecc450,GotGame,Kieran Toovey,80,"When all is said and done, Nexomon: Extinction is an enjoyable experience. At times it suffers from having time wasting fetch quests and backtracking, but makes up for it with refined gameplay. Combined with being an inexpensive and non-Nintendo exclusive alternative to Pokémon: Sword and Shield, this might be the best way for a lot of gamers to scratch that itch.",2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f75c668839d422425c7ddcf,33bits,Jesús Díaz-Suelto Berrueco,90,"When you mix a gameplay as powerful as the capture and training of monsters with its table of types, evolutions and others, with a classic RPG adventure and a sensational sense of humor, you get a fantastic game like Nexomon Extinction. Very grateful that this exists, really.",2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f7468c3cc71e361680c8fe8,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"Perhaps Nexomon: Extinction will always live in the shadows of the Pokémon series, but it has enough of its own personality to stand on its own two feet. Its world is beautiful, its story is humorous and captivating, and its budget price makes it an absolute steal. When you’re done with the Kanto and Galar regions and everything in between, you might find the world of Nexomon surprisingly charming.",2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f70a865cc71e361680c88e6,Game Forces PT,Filipe Castro Mesquita,70,"Nexomon: Extinction assumedly presents itself as a Pokémon clone. Even though it does not deviate enough from the formula set by Game Freak, this title ends up offering some fresh ideas that make it memorable. The narrative is more mature and has a delicious sense of humor, and the variety of well-designed creatures gives it a sense of wonder until the end. Some technical issues and unpolished aspects somewhat limit the overall enjoyment, but before us is an excellent base on which something special can be built within the genre.",2020-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f6de91bcc71e361680c8504,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,80,"If you've become disillusioned with modern-day Pokemon, then Nexomon is super effective at appealing to your nostalgia. It looks great, the price is stupidly low and while it may feel derivative at times, the quality on display with this capture 'em all experience is on par with Nintendo's top-tier offerings.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f66f8865ac19625d336c45d,PSX Brasil,Eric Oliveira,74,"Nexomon: Extinction is a great sequel to the first title in the series, bringing us a solid story, with very well developed characters and a good dose of humor. The guarantee of having between 30 and 40 hours of fun is certain, but it will be just that, since your post game is limited, mainly because there is no multiplayer mode. Although there are almost 400 Nexomon, there is a lack of charisma and involvement so that players can better identify with those they choose for their party.",2020-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f64e8585ac19625d336c2a2,Nintendo Blast,Nicholas Wagner,85,"Nexomon: Extinction is, without a doubt, a mandatory monster-capturing game that does not deny its origins. You will find a game with elaborated plot and audiovisual content, and you will be presented with long hours of playing what could be the ninth generation of pocket monsters. Even with many innovations, some features that are considered mandatory are missing, such as online multiplayer and local trades. In search of an alternative among those so scarce in the genre, you will find in this game an intense and fun adventure that is worthwhile.",2020-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f6fad17cc71e361680c87e8,oprainfall,Steve Baltimore,80,"All in all I have to say I had a good time with Nexomon: Extinction. The colorful world and amazing creatures really sucked me into the game. I loved exploring the world and found the lore to be quite interesting as well. I think this one does drag on a bit longer than it should at the end, but I can say that players will certainly get their money’s worth at the $19.99 price tag. I spent about 40 hours with this bad boy and I only caught around 120 of the over 300 Nexomon found in the game. If you like other games in this genre, picking this one up is a no brainer. Fans of older style Pokémon games should be all over this one. If you’re new to these types of game at this price point I still think this is a good one to jump in on.",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f5fadfef7c1f130627f66a1,Cat with Monocle,Amanda Cuprys,60,"Nexomon got its start in 2017 as a cheap and easily accessible phone app. Ultimately, this may have been the better platform for the game, serving customers that don’t have access to Pokémon and gamers on the go. As a console game, Nexomon: Extinction is an adequate Pokémon stand-in, but without all the community excitement and social hype that makes Pokémon so much fun.",2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f5f32f4f7c1f130627f6519,TheSixthAxis,Thomas Hughes,60,"Nexomon: Extinction is a solid take on the monster training genre with some interesting gameplay tweaks on the Pokémon formula and narrative decisions. The higher difficulty saps some of the pace and enjoyment of adventuring, making me hanker for a return to a Pokémon game. Still, if you're after some monster catching and battling, Nexomon: Extinction will do the job.",2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f5b8e06f7c1f130627f60ce,SECTOR.sk,Lukáš Zábojník,80,The world of Nexomon is not a friendly place where humans and monsters live in harmony. It is a world where monsters fight for supremacy and humanity for bare existence.,2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f6892ce0ce70c230df04a4d,Otaku Gamers UK,Andrew Camac,80,Nexomon Extinction proves you don’t have to have the pedigree of Ninty to provide gamers with essential monster-hunting gameplay,2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f57cc01f7c1f130627f576a,Fun Factor,Miguel Teixeira,50,"Although Nexomon: Extinction's story gives the game an unique charm, its remaining aspects do not elevate it inside the genre. I expected more from Nexomon and I was left disappointed, the game failed to offer a memorable journey thanks its unbalanced gameplay, tedious grind and lack of innovation.",2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f56da85f7c1f130627f55cb,NintendoWorldReport,Steven Green,70,"An interesting title to spend some time in for the right price, Nexomon: Extinction will be something the Pokémon hardcore will want to check out, while everyone else might just want to find a Game Boy and their copy of Blue version.",2020-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f50fbf5f7c1f130627f4a24,GameSkinny,Joshua Broadwell,70,"Nexomon: Extinction adds a healthy, welcome dose of RPG style to its story, but can't, or won't, step out from the shadows of its inspirations.",2020-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f5bb59bf7c1f130627f6128,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,72.5,"So overall, while Nexomon: Extinction may not be perfect, it’s still one of the better experiences that I’ve had in a while when it comes to the monsters or creature capturing style. With well done retro inspired visuals from the GBA era of RPGs, over the top and hilarious dialog and a solid base for combat, there’s plenty to love and with the price tag attached to it? If you love the style it would be ridiculous to pass up on it.",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f4fc185f7c1f130627f4713,NaviGames,Alvaro Lopez Rodriguez,95,"Nexomon: Extinction is an essential RPG, a breeze of fresh air in the genre with a great story and a decent endgame.",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f4f112df7c1f130627f4558,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,80,"My lack of experience with the Pokemon series’ modern releases makes me unqualified to claim that Nexomon: Extinction is superior to them, but its large cast of adorable goofballs and unexpectedly competent worldbuilding play to the strengths of the classic jRPG genre (which this monster-catching branch of gameplay is derived from) while largely avoiding its pitfalls. This may look like an amusing jaunt in a crazy world, but by the end, you realize that an unexpectedly epic journey has snuck up on you.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f4e71edf7c1f130627f4418,Push Square,Robert Ramsey,50,"With a sensible update or two, Nexomon: Extinction could evolve into a much more enticing experience. It's never going to have the charm of Pokémon, but it could yet be a decent alternative.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f4d719162b431526f8e3447,PlayStation LifeStyle,Jenni Lada,70,"In general, Nexomon Extinction is a novel Pokemon-like. Its story is quite enjoyable and packed with personality, humor, and even some twists about the state of the world. There are lots of cool monsters who are really appealing, with movesets you could really work with and build parties around. But it doesn't have everything you might expect from a game in this genre, since there's no multiplayer element. Also, it can feel quite tedious due to the rate of experience you earn and amount of money you (aren't) getting. Still, it's definitely worth a look, especially when you consider its price.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5fa46d95fce0972e4e5fa017,Rapid Reviews UK,Chelsea Beardsmore,80,"Let me start by saying, there are not nearly enough monster-catching games around, and it’s no real surprise with the likes of the Pokemon series, I guess it can be a little intimidating. That’s why I was so glad to hear about Nexomon: Extinction. But does it stand up against the best? Let’s see. Nexomon: Extinction is an adventure RPG game that almost mimics Pokemon exactly. The gameplay, battle system, creature types – it’s almost uncanny. But, there are areas that Nexomon takes and then excels on such as its storyline. It has some depth to it, you’re not just wanting to be the best tamer (Nexomons version of a trainer), this is a story of destruction.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f4ca7fd62b431526f8e317b,GaminGuardian,Leonardo Jiménez Pernía,80,"Takes the Pokémon's formula and presents a very enjoyable adventure, with a big variety of creatures and a touch of extra difficulty that many players will appreciate. If you like to capture monsters, this is your game.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f4955fa62b431526f8e2f23,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,90,"Pitched at a delightfully low price for what's on offer, Nexomon is, potentially, the start of an excellent franchise.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f49422562b431526f8e2ecf,LadiesGamers.com,Chloe Ray,80,"This game is far from just another Pokémon rip-off. Nexomon: Extinction improves on all the places that fans have been asking for. It’s a beautiful game with a dark yet humorous story. It also isn’t afraid to challenge players and seriously twist their conceptions of these types of games. If you’re craving a monster catching game or even just an RPG with a good story, then you cannot pass up the chance to play Nexomon: Extinction.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f49379562b431526f8e2ebf,Just Push Start,Dominic Weakland,70,"While a lot of this review pokes fun at how much of an overlap there is between Nexomon: Extinction and Pokemon, it really isn't a bad game. Unfortunately, a lot of the changes made are for worse, not to mention the designs not being as pleasing, but it does fill a hole on other non-Nintendo devices. It would be nice if there were other things to help it stand out or one stand out feature, but instead, we have a heavily inspired RPG that struggles to find a voice.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f490d4162b431526f8e2e2f,Gamer's Palace,Beatrice Vogt,82,"I think that Pokémon was on the throne for too long. Nexomon Extinction does a lot of great things and nearly catches the crown from Pokémon. The variety of monsters are great, the characters are diverse - perfect! Some technical hiccups and the world which isn't as vibrant as it seems hold it back just a bit too much.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f47a20c62b431526f8e2b8c,Nintendo Life,Jon Cartwright,60,"Nexomon: Extinction does enough to make it somewhat distinct, but the unique elements can also be its undoing. It mostly succeeds in being a more deliberate and challenging take on Pokémon, but that difficulty can oftentimes come across as exhausting and artificial. If you felt let down by Sword and Shield there may be aspects of Nexomon you really enjoy, but we can't help but feel that the slow pace of battles and lack of multiplayer features prevent it from being a true rival; it's really more like a cheap alternative, but one that's arguably worth a look if you're a hardcore fan of Game Freak's famous franchise.",2020-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f4696c162b431526f8e29f9,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,70,"I wasn’t expecting a lot from Nexomon: Extinction, given its mobile origins and overall “pre-Gen III Pokémon clone” vibe, but it ended up being quite decent. Sure, it forces you to grind so much that it becomes a hassle pretty quickly, and it does feel way too derivative, but you can still have quite a bit of fun with it.",2020-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f43ea1462b431526f8e2473,Noisy Pixel,Azario Lopez,80,"Nexomon: Extinction ends up being a great monster-catching RPG thanks to its clever character writing and overall epic narrative. You’re on a quest to save the world, but how you get there is made entirely up to you. There’s some balance that needs to be addressed when it comes to the opening moments along with the game’s difficulty level, but the systems and adorable creatures make this a worthy entry in the genre.",2020-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f423c3862b431526f8e2223,God is a Geek,,80,"Nexomon: Extinction is a fun monster collecting game, with great writing, that ultimately struggles to differentiate itself much from its peers",2020-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f51255ff7c1f130627f4b05,Siliconera,Graham Russell,80,"...Nexomon: Extinction puts its best foot forward, delivering the most polished version of itself it can offer.",2020-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 615700ec9f4312e92e3276fb,TheGamer,Sam Watanuki,80,"Nexomon: Extinction doesn’t provide a ton of innovation from the formula that made the first Pokémon games a success, but honestly, that’s a big reason why I think I enjoy playing the game as much as I do. I missed the boat on the newer generations of Pokémon games like Sword & Shield, primarily due to the fact that the more modernized gameplay just didn't appeal to me.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 5f3fd42362b431526f8e2002,Hey Poor Player,Kenny McKee,60,"The way I see it, Nexomon is kind of like the fast-food version of monster-collecting games. It’s cheap, easily accessible, and is certainly worthy of being enjoyed by some. However, when you compare it to its more original and carefully crafted counterparts, it’s easy to see just how ersatz its formula actually is.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,4428655cc67645419842a5c0f7892165 61be73959e5c48c548d663f6,COGconnected,Ricky Knight,71,"Overall, Hextech Mayhem is a good step for Riot to continue letting other developers experiment with their IP. The difficulty can spike unfairly at times and the rarer items require a bit too much trial and error to get behind, but it’s a solid diversion at its price point.",2021-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,a764a316f8e64e35854a78138b89f908 61b6601083e54798d121fc18,Nintendo Enthusiast,Steven Rollins,75,"Despite these qualms, I mostly enjoyed my time with Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story. There are definite issues I have with it as a rhythm platformer, and these make it a bit of a slog to play through in long sessions. However, for short bursts, there's little I can ultimately fault it for. If you're already a League of Legends fan looking for a different sort of experience, it's hard not to recommend Hextech Mayhem, though it may be a slightly tougher sell otherwise.",2021-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,a764a316f8e64e35854a78138b89f908 61b0f4b4d57242701f438448,Everyeye.it,Giovanni Calgaro,75,"Everything is declined in a discreet mix between runner platform and rhythm game. Hextech Mayhem will keep you busy for a handful of hours and, at a budget price of just under 10 euros, it was difficult to ask for more.",2021-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,a764a316f8e64e35854a78138b89f908 61a710f1589893018d714c65,Oyungezer Online,Gülhis Canpolat,80,"You know, like bubble wrapping nylon wrapped in white stuff. Let it fall into your hands; I'm ziggs the moon, boom, boom, pat, bam!",2021-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,a764a316f8e64e35854a78138b89f908 61a642a3aa8769f9eced87c7,Atomix,Sebastian Quiroz,73,"Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story is a fun rhythm game that features a couple of interesting ideas. Other than that, this experience doesn't offer much for the MOBA world or for the gamer.",2021-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,a764a316f8e64e35854a78138b89f908 61a612804ad888f8f310b1e7,Spaziogames,Valentino Cinefra,80,"Playing Hextech Mayhem you'll find yourself keeping the tempo, while flying in explosions as a little yordle. And that's cool.",2021-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,a764a316f8e64e35854a78138b89f908 61ad6a8d92756855bc4ebf3b,NaviGames,,70,"It arrives as the first independent game in the Riot universe with large doses of explosions and chaos. The control is easy to understand but difficult to master, although it can become repetitive.",2021-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,a764a316f8e64e35854a78138b89f908 61a29ff52da4c1df8fe30ec4,NintendoWorldReport,Matthew Zawodniak,50,"As a smaller budget game, the rhythm mechanics are decent enough, and once you unlock Full Action Mode the problems with freestyle mayhem completely disappear. Unfortunately, more freestyle mayhem means more performance drops, which means more missed button presses. Hextech Mayhem is a fine little game, but the fact that the best way to play just doesn't work sometimes and is only available after finishing the game, I'm not sure I can really recommend it to anyone that isn't a League of Legends fan that's really itching to see more of Ziggs in action.",2021-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,a764a316f8e64e35854a78138b89f908 619ea66b2edaa9bf0cf3b026,Destructoid,Chris Carter,80,"The ease of access of Hextech Mayhem ensures that if you’re coming off of Arcane, you can immerse yourself in the League world with a lot less strife than the MOBA.",2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,a764a316f8e64e35854a78138b89f908 619e3fb51d92aabdd8d8bb16,The Games Machine,Nicolò Paschetto,77,"Curious League of Legends spin-off, this Hextech Mayhem. It's a simple but solid rhythm game that could use some variety to spice up the gameplay and the level design.",2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,a764a316f8e64e35854a78138b89f908 619cd570a8153aaba4670307,Kakuchopurei,Jonathan Leo,80,"Even without much of the LoL context, Hextech Mayhem is still a fun ride for music game aficionados and 2D platformer fans.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,a764a316f8e64e35854a78138b89f908 619cc75ae46a87a9965f6284,Screen Rant,Alex Santa Maria,50,"While Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story provides a great experience in short bursts, none of its levels feel as replayable as the best of the developer's past work or the best of the rhythm genre. This is a fatal flaw in a game with gated progression, and there are no supplementary modes or other features to distract from it. As it stands, the game's mix of mobile mechanics makes its release on traditional platforms baffling, and only those who are immediately intrigued by Ziggs in a game outside of League of Legends will get something substantial out of the final product in its current available forms.",2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,a764a316f8e64e35854a78138b89f908 6199121a1b38398bdf3938f2,Polygon,Ryan Gilliam,,"It’s rare that a single feature adds both accessibility and depth, but Hextech Mayhem stands out as a unique title capable of generating creativity on what otherwise seems like a linear path.",2021-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,a764a316f8e64e35854a78138b89f908 6197f04b0acdcc88f34755f3,IGN Middle East,Zaher Albalbisi,75,"Is a fun runner that mixes music with the idea of pressing the buttons at the right time, it's cheap price might make you ignore its overly used art and overall design on each level.",2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,a764a316f8e64e35854a78138b89f908 5eac791abdf729557ef4a339,Geeks Under Grace,,60,Deep Sky Derelicts: Definitive Edition offers a fun experience...if you give it enough time to push through some frustrations.,2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,60c8ffa90c84450fa91400147b1d53d4 5e9a2429bdf729557ef48b67,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,75,"Deep Sky Derelicts: Definitive Edition is a game worth experiencing if you’re a fan of tactical games, especially card-based ones. Even with a couple of odd design choices. The bugs, however, dampen the fun a great deal.",2020-04-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,60c8ffa90c84450fa91400147b1d53d4 5e85f8b6bdf729557ef471c6,Cubed3,Eric Ace,50,"Great ideas and some outright fun is far too often marred by technical glitches, a maddening GUI, and simply overwhelming amounts of numbers and terms with very little information as to what any of it does. The originality of the game is cool but there are too many ideas were packed in without actually making sure they all work together coherently.",2020-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,60c8ffa90c84450fa91400147b1d53d4 5e80c3f2bdf729557ef46582,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,75,"Deep Sky Derelicts does a pretty good job of mashing together a few different types of game. Visually it is pleasing to look at, and there is plenty of strategy to be had when venturing out into the old ships. Progression is fun, because it happens in multiple ways, and this game definitely had me wanting to do ‘just one more run’ pretty regularly. There are a few rough edges here and there along the way, but the overall experience was my cup of tea.",2020-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,60c8ffa90c84450fa91400147b1d53d4 5e7cf583bdf729557ef461b6,Area Xbox,Gabriel Argentine,76,Deep Sky Derelicts is a very interesting proposition featuring a combination of strategy-based turn-based card combat with some RPG and Roguelike elements.,2020-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,60c8ffa90c84450fa91400147b1d53d4 5ef9f0c3d88e035744c18db0,Use a Potion,,78,"Deep Sky Derelicts: Definitive Edition offers an accessible and enjoyable take on the deck-building dungeon-crawling genre, with the fun combat and slick presentation helping it stand out in the crowd. It’s just a shame that its explorative mechanics felt a little lacking, with the grid-based maps just feeling bland in design and growing repetitive to explore. Still, the game is a good starting point for those new to the card-orientated combat mechanics of the game, whilst deck-building veterans will find plenty of depth too. It might have some imperfections, but Deep Sky Derelicts: Definitive Edition is certainly a solid release in the genre.",2020-03-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,60c8ffa90c84450fa91400147b1d53d4 5e78ddefbdf729557ef45958,GBAtemp,Jordan Ryan,70,"Deep Sky Derelicts is a decent little adventure that cares more about the journey than the destination. The problems are enough to keep me from loving it, but the combat is addictive and the exploration, while annoyingly simple, rewarding. If you're a fan of roguelikes, dungeon crawlers, or sci-fi RPGs, it's worth checking out.",2020-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,60c8ffa90c84450fa91400147b1d53d4 5d867dda93765d677879b1c8,Player2.net.au,,50,"All things considered, Deep Sky Derelicts is a perfectly serviceable card-based RPG. However, those looking for another Slay the Spire phenomenon may be disappointed.",2019-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,60c8ffa90c84450fa91400147b1d53d4 5d867dda93765d677879b1c3,Culture of Gaming,,80,"Despite a fair few niggling gripes with it, Deep Sky Derelicts is a damn fine game. As far as roguelikes go, it manages to be something new and different while still staying true to all the things that make the genre great. It’s stands out in an overcrowded genre on the ingenuity of its setting and a few unique mechanics. It can be brutal at times, but compelling enough to get you through it. I played a lot more than I need to. It’s a solid example of a tried and tested genre. For their second game, and their first PC title, this is an excellent showing from Snowhound Games. I look forward to their next offering. If you want to see more reviews like this, head on over to https://opencritic.com/and look for us there.",2019-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,60c8ffa90c84450fa91400147b1d53d4 5d867ddb93765d677879b22c,SECTOR.sk,Jakub Pokorný,70,It is like sci-fi comic book with turn-based combat with cards. Just with poor story and some flaws.,2018-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,60c8ffa90c84450fa91400147b1d53d4 5d867dda93765d677879b20f,Chalgyr's Game Room,Richard York,70,"Essentially, Deep Sky Derelicts suffers from what is essentially a pacing whiplash, alternating between being rather bland and being rather addicting. If anything, I’d suggest trying to get some more variety in battles, whether that be on your own part or from the devs, and increasing the encounter rate, or at least providing an option to adjust it, to help make the game not feel like a purely exploration game instead of a turn-based strategy style. While certainly not for everyone, it does have the draw for those who enjoy turn-based, strategy, and deckbuilding style games. Those coming from Darkest Dungeon would also probably find Deep Sky Derelicts a good next step in their game list.",2018-10-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,60c8ffa90c84450fa91400147b1d53d4 5d867dda93765d677879b1f9,SomHráč.sk,Adam Hambálek,70,"Deep Sky Derelicts has everything you'd expect from this type of game, but it doesn't measure up to its famous predecessors. Ordinary players will probably get tired very soon because of the drab environments and endless collecting of various junk. But the fans of the genre certainly won't be disappointed.",2018-10-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,60c8ffa90c84450fa91400147b1d53d4 5d867dda93765d677879b208,Screen Rant,Cody Gravelle,80,"Deep Sky Derelicts provides an exciting blend of tactics, card game, and roguelike elements.",2018-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,60c8ffa90c84450fa91400147b1d53d4 5d867dda93765d677879b202,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,70,"If you're looking for a turn-based strategy game set in a dystopian world where you won't feel attached by your characters and don't need to pay attention to the story, Deep Sky Derelicts has a lot to offer. Keep in mind though that while it's easy to pick up, Snowhound Games' title is hard to master.",2018-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,60c8ffa90c84450fa91400147b1d53d4 5d867ddb93765d677879b22f,GameSpace,Suzie Ford,80,"Overall, however, I like Deep Sky Derelicts. It's literally the embodiment of ""easy to pick up, difficult to master"" and it will provide fans of Darkest Dungeon with another terrifying journey into the unknown that will require nuanced and strategic gameplay in order to be successful.",2018-10-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,60c8ffa90c84450fa91400147b1d53d4 5d867dda93765d677879b212,GameSpew,Joseph Sale,80,"Everything about Deep Sky Derelict seems to have been done right, from the synthwave soundtrack to the lore to the unusual combat system. It's rare that a game with procedural elements holds my attention for long, and rarer still that an RPG can show me something new.",2018-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,60c8ffa90c84450fa91400147b1d53d4 5d867dda93765d677879b205,NoobFeed,Bogdan Robert Mateș,76,"A strong identity, distinct classes and engaging turn-based fights make it easy to overlook Deep Sky Derelicts' endgame woes.",2018-09-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,60c8ffa90c84450fa91400147b1d53d4 619e322fa504ecbd61a8498f,TheSixthAxis,Aran Suddi,40,"Backbone had the potential to fill a bit of a void for a noir style game, but it comes up short. It opens with a strong prologue, but the story that follows tries to hit too many different themes meaning there's a lack of focus by the time it comes to a conclusion.",2021-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 61917d1bef706d480e1eea75,GameBlast,Alexandre Galvão,55,"Once again, I'll reinforce the praise I made to the game's art direction, one of its most powerful aspects. Other than that, the nonsensical script and the abandonment of gameplay elements that could be put to much better use make the Backbone experience, overall, disappointing and worth keeping as a bad memory.",2021-11-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 6180d93a191c2e7e1aefda2f,PSX Brasil,Paulo Roberto Montanaro,75,"Backbone is an interactive narrative-based adventure with some underused classic point-and-click gameplay elements mixed with choice possibilities that don't always represent real cause-and-effect options, but bring in its artistic style and well-written text its best qualities.",2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 617ea6c662d1a35f154f3065,PlayStation Universe,Sebastian Hawden,85,"Weird, unique and brilliantly designed, Backbone is a game like no other in 2021. The narrative is both mysterious and absorbing, the characters and dialogue are fun and it never overstays its welcome. I wish I was given a little more information in the second half of the game and the ending a bit more fleshed out but I was left wanting more. Backbone surprised me massively and I enjoyed it a lot.",2021-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 6179eb13c36954338bdcb52b,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,40,"We were enjoying the lowlife-detective-gets-in-way-over-his-head storyline, but it takes another turn later on into something decidedly more obscure. The final hour or two throw the whole story for a loop, and to make things worse, it feels as though none of the plot threads are resolved — you're just left hanging, probably with a furrowed brow, while the credits roll. It's a shame, as the music and visuals are excellent throughout, but the presentation just isn't enough on its own, and that's about all it has.",2021-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 6179e86ac36954338bdcb51d,The Thirsty Mage,David Lloyd,75,"Backbone sells itself as a new kind of point-and-click adventure that includes dialogue choices and some light stealth mechanics. It does technically have these, but whether they help Backbone stand out over traditional games in the genre is a matter of debate. The main attraction here is definitely the masterful pixel art design that is head and shoulders above the crowd.",2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 6130c74ef54ba7bc05812af3,Guardian,Phil Iwaniuk,60,Uncover a grim conspiracy and sweet-talk snooty bears in this genre-hopping indie game,2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60f548b93b5ef8e2395386b4,GameMAG,,60,"Backbone is a stylish game, which promising story with some interesting characters takes a disappointing turn by the third chapter. The plot was cut short, which only adds to the general disappointment.",2021-07-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 61610bea10b39c41d6ea2ebe,Hey Poor Player,Andrew Thornton,60,"Backbone gets off to a great start and it definitely has a lot to say. Great visuals and a stunning soundtrack made me want to give it the benefit of the doubt, to ignore its issues. As it goes on though, Backbone loses everything that made it interesting in its early hours. What replaces it is so different that its hardly even the same game. Different doesn’t have to mean bad, but the changes and ideas thrown around in the second half are too underdeveloped to overlook. Perhaps a sequel can allow the development team to further delve into its many themes. I liked enough of Backbone that for most of its running time I was enjoying myself. In its current state though, it’s hard to enthusiastically recommend.",2021-07-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60db76213056d59acec44560,Shacknews,Chris Jarrard,60,"I am disappointed by the mixed feelings I get from Backbone. It is absolutely worth a look solely on the merits of its audiovisual presentation, but its attempt to offer commentary or insight into the topics its narrative broaches repeatedly fall flat, particularly in the latter half. EggNut clearly has the goods in the art and music departments, so I would love to see what they can do with a stronger narrative in the future. If you do choose to give Backbone a shot, make sure to get the Artifact Edition, as it includes the wonderful soundtrack.",2021-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60db3116c39fc6608bcd76aa,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,85,The game also delivers on its tonal shift and twist and does things that a simple noir detective story could not. Backbone understands the value of good writing and works hard to make words matter. The development team has already said that it has more stories to tell in this universe and I very much want to see how they expand on the best elements of Backbone and how they can make the world even more intriguing.,2021-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60d6676d0adb705a967acc4f,New Game Network,Ben Thomas,60,"With amazing art and music, Backbone has a killer introduction and a great vibe. Unfortunately, due to a dreadful turn in the narrative and underdeveloped gameplay, this is a classic case of style over substance.",2021-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60d62dea0adb705a967acc0c,KeenGamer,Kyle Chamaillard,73,"Can you solve the cities darkest secret? Backbone is a tense post-noir adventure game that takes place in a dystopian Vancouver, BC. Follow local raccoon and private investigator Howard Lotor as he stumbles into a world full of deceit, murder, and desperation.",2021-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60ec05b3885a2c0e6549e2ca,XboxEra,,70,"In Conclusion, while the game is stylistically great with a setting that is a joy to immerse yourself in, it is let down by a story that builds to a point then goes off the rails at the end. If a deeper message is in there somewhere the finale makes it difficult to grasp but Backbone is a haunting experience all the same.",2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60cd33a2ad0a87d38e3f1d67,GBAtemp,Prans Dunn,70,"With its gorgeous aesthetic and intriguing plot, Backbone has a lot going for it but suffers from pacing and execution issues.",2021-06-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60ccc22fad0a87d38e3f1cf5,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,75,"The main reason it’s hard to recommend Backbone is that so much is left unanswered. I truly hope there will be more games in the franchise, because the world building and character development are outstanding. If they could bring back the puzzles and stealth elements from the prologue into future titles, then I have no doubt EggNut could have a classic on their hands.",2021-06-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60cb4a6ea0046674aed16cb9,Critical Hit,Brad Lang,70,"Backbone presents the player with an intriguinging world, populated by interesting characters that drive it's often depressing and strange story home to what feels like an eventually inevitable conclusion. It's just a pity that the minute-to-minute gameplay is not only uninspired, but it's also rather boring.",2021-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60cb4827a0046674aed16cb3,Eurogamer,Vikki Blake,75,Backbone's sumptuous pixel art and promising narrative threads are undermined by flat gameplay and a non sequitur of a final act.,2021-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 624faccb008489e208d7c60d,Capsule Computers,Admir Brkic,75,"Backbone is a result of an engaging story and interesting characters, with incredibly detailed pixel art as a bonus.",2021-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60e1bb6e2d80edd284eb90a8,Oyungezer Online,Mert Köse,75,"If you've come to expectation by playing Prologue, you'll be disappointed. A more linear, puzzled and different environment awaits you, especially in the second half.",2021-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60d37f22bdb8dc2551389292,RPG Fan,Caitlin Argyros,78,"I walked away from Backbone puzzled about the ending, and in truth, I was a little disappointed. The game kind of squandered the excellent setup it spent hours developing, but because the setup is so good, I don’t feel totally let down. I still enjoyed my time in this dystopian Vancouver populated by animals, and I would almost certainly play a sequel if one were ever developed. But there’s the rub. Backbone feels like it needs a sequel. The story just doesn’t feel complete right now, and given that the game is pretty short (you can probably beat it in about 5-7 hours), it’s hard for me to enthusiastically recommend it. If you’re still interested despite the issues I’ve outlined, make sure you’re prepared for an abrupt conclusion. If you’re on the fence, well… maybe wait for a sale.",2021-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60c433c6a0046674aed166d6,Checkpoint Gaming,Tom Quirk,70,"Backbone is full of potential for greatness and makes a terrific first impression. With its compelling lead and supporting cast, and a fascinating setting full of tantalising lore and mysteries to solve, I spent most of my experience excited to find out where it was all leading. Unfortunately, much of the detective gameplay and plot start to come apart by the end, leading to an oddly inconclusive and unsatisfying conclusion.",2021-06-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 62035d779e5c48c548d7c58f,GamesHub,Nicholas Kennedy,80,"The narrative flourishes of Backbone are wildly ambitious, and the tonal shifts will butt up hard against expectations set by the opening hours’ clear love for noir-narrative and tropes. It’s a game obsessed with change and transformation, and in a world as damned as this, perhaps that’s the best one can hope for.",2021-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60c142beab3e90299df707df,Attack of the Fanboy,Ian Lehine,80,"Backbone does both, striking a balance between nostalgic and new, breathing another breath of life into the genre with its gritty, sad grin. This 2D, sidescrolling, pixel-art noir is a short but solid adventure mystery with stunning visuals and meaningful characters.",2021-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60c18dc8ab3e90299df70871,MonsterVine,Nick Mangiaracina,90,From beginning to end I was hooked on Backbone,2021-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60bf8cbcab3e90299df70595,GameSpew,Chris McMullen,60,"Is Backbone worth a look? Yes, particularly if the idea of playing as an anthropomorphic animal appeals to you. There are times when it’ll have you on tenterhooks and there are several characters that are strong enough to stand out. It’s admirable that this was achieved on a small budget, but ultimately the developers have tried to cram too much in for Backbone to be truly successful.",2021-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60bf194eab3e90299df70375,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,64,"Backbone starts off strong with an interesting premise and setting and tops off everything with great visuals. What starts as an intriguing detective story quickly loses its appeal, as it doesn't scratch more than the surface of its potential with a rather unsatisfying ending and a setting that is never explored to the extent that it likely deserves.",2021-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60bebd9dab3e90299df70327,God is a Geek,Chris White,90,"Backbone features a compelling story and a well-realised post-noir dystopia, with engaging characters and some smart gameplay.",2021-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60bebb77ab3e90299df7031b,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,90,"Backbone is a fantastic post-noir point and click adventure game, modernized with beautiful-looking visuals. Its story completely captivated me and I was enthralled by the numerous amount of fleshed-out characters that only further piqued my interest. While it's not a challenging game by any means, there are puzzles and bits of clues that help progress the investigations and more importantly, the unique conversations you choose to have. While it is on the short side of 5-6 hours, I think it's completely work experiencing and it's available on pc game pass.",2021-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60c28558ab3e90299df70ac5,Noisy Pixel,,75,"Backbone dwells into the dark reality of a dystopian world full of corruption and injustice. Though the game has some gameplay issues and the story isn’t as long and well-paced as I had hoped, it brought a gorgeous cityscape with a comprehensive narrative. The dialogue is well-written, and the plot is greatly engaging, as it keeps you desiring to know what could happen next in the life of Howard Lotor.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60c0c73eab3e90299df7072b,Entertainium,Gareth Brading,,"Despite the brevity, Backbone has one of the most fascinating and rich settings for a video game I’ve visited in years, and it left me craving even more.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60beeaa9ab3e90299df70363,Destructoid,Zoey Handley,70,"As a whole, Backbone is stylish but not exceptional. It’s a good time with an enjoyable story, but otherwise it’s just kind of routine. The visual style is great, but it’s offset by uneven audio design. There’s definitely a lot to love about Backbone, I just don’t feel it sticks the landing quite well. It will be worthwhile playing for most, but I’m more interested in what comes next from EggNut.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60beea86ab3e90299df7035e,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,75,"Promising and lovely, Backbone can't live up to its stellar early chapters, but there's still a worthwhile experience contained within.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60beea7eab3e90299df7035c,Screen Rant,Jacob Zeranko,100,"Howard's journey ends far, far away from where it began and each step continuously develops the emotional investment for everyone in this world. While there are minor mechanical issues such as the ""interact"" input not always being immediately responsive, each element of Backbone is polished and expertly crafted. Backbone is a must-play GOTY contender that deserves every bit of mainstream recognition it receives, and exceeds the usual reach of its genre, making for a compelling experience that even those with little interest in point-and-click adventures will find difficult to put down.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60beea3cab3e90299df70357,COGconnected,James Paley,90,"Between the clever mechanics, the compelling narrative, and the gorgeous pixel art, there’s a real fire lit beneath you from the very start. If you’re looking for a detective story with glistening fangs, glittering eyes, and sharpened hooks, Backbone will be perfect for you.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60beb4e8ab3e90299df70317,TechRaptor,Jackson Wery,80,"Backbone offers beautiful graphics and evocative music, though it takes some shocking swerves as the plot progresses.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60beb3c5ab3e90299df70311,Hardcore Gamer,Kyle LeClair,80,"Even if it's brief and falters during the third act, there's no denying that Backbone is a truly gorgeous and captivating adventure, with an engrossing world that you'll want to see even more of.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60beb338ab3e90299df7030e,Handsome Phantom,Dave Lambden,65,"The game feels provocative in its first few hours, but this isn't enough for a solid recommendation outside of die-hard fans of the point-and-click genre.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 60be121cab3e90299df70215,GamingTrend,David Flynn,65,"Backbone bites off far more than it can chew, with a completely out of nowhere twist in the third act, disregard of your choices, and a lack of resolution to any of its plot threads. While the promising story and gorgeous visuals had me hooked initially, the game tries to juggle too many things and ends up dropping all the balls.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,ff6e90ea72004c38ad8d74aa09202cb8 61b8943f9e5c48c548d64090,VGamingNews,Andrew O'Donnell,70,"Other than length I have very few real criticisms of A Jugglers Tale; Kaleidoscube have knocked it out of the park. What they’ve made is a very tight experience which is both harsh and beautiful, I just wish there was more of it.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 6199dab88e992896cf1355c4,JVL,,65,"Not free of flaws, A Juggler's Tale manages, over time, to reach the sensitivity of the most hardened among us. The themes addressed are common to all children who have become adults today and are an irremediably reminder of how fragile the human condition is.",2021-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 61ddc5559e5c48c548d6bcd4,Rapid Reviews UK,Alan Holloway,80,"It is amazing how the gaming industry has taken the simple concept of going from left to right on a screen and created so many wonderful games from it. A Juggler’s Tale is yet one more, combining some tried-and-tested ideas with some new ones thrown in. The resulting experience is an interesting and intriguing game of puppetry and adventure, starring a puppet called Abby.",2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 61642714622fdc536eb6aab7,WellPlayed,James Wood,55,A Juggler's Tale is an uneven medley of indie platforming tropes and philosophical chin-scratching but a beautiful art direction make it almost worth it.,2021-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 6175712aa8056001e167a182,BaziCenter,,80,"A Juggler's Tale is short but beautiful, and despite some minor shortcomings can still entertain, even if it's only for a brief period of time.",2021-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 618b8862b6bbe9f37879991f,Pure Dead Gaming,,85,"A Juggler’s Tale is a joy to play from start to finish. Gorgeous visuals, fun gameplay with puzzles that don’t frustrate and a narrative that plays out uniquely through the lens of the storyteller. If you enjoyed games like Limbo, Little Nightmares and others of a similar ilk, this is definitely one to add to your collection.",2021-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 618087f0191c2e7e1aefd9ae,Checkpoint Gaming,Lisa Pollifroni,80,"A Juggler’s Tale isn’t a long game, it will only take you a few hours to complete. However, its length is refreshing in a time where we are surrounded by massive open-world games that can leave us exhausted just by looking at their playtime... this puppet’s tale will make you realise that strength comes in all sizes, even in the shape of a little marionette whose only real talent is juggling.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 61641e83622fdc536eb6aab2,The Games Machine,Claudio Magistrelli,78,"A Juggler's Tale tries to find its space in the wide spectrum of similar games by impressing the audience with a truly suggestive and inspired aesthetic, a gorgeous front cover for a solid game. In just a couple of hours, it tries to establish a dialogue with the player, pushing it to reflect on serious themes such as freedom and free will, at the same time being aware of the paradoxes embodied by its mechanics. A good debut for kaleidoscube.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 61632fea622fdc536eb6a968,Nintendo Life,Oliver Reynolds,60,"At just two - three hours in length, A Juggler’s Tale is a lean experience with little fat on the bones (though may still be a tad on the short side for some). Nevertheless, it’s a shame that the developer leant on the same type of puzzle for much of the game, as it makes certain areas feel repetitive as a result. If you’re a fan of games like Limbo and Inside, this is a nice alternative; just don’t go expecting a game of the same calibre or quality.",2021-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 61618aa310b39c41d6ea2fb3,TheSixthAxis,Aran Suddi,70,"A Juggler's Tale is a good, if short, puzzle platformer with an enjoyable narrated story. Bugs do need ironing out even as rare as they are, but if you're a looking for something to occupy you for a couple of hours, A Juggler's Tale is worth giving a go for fans of the genre.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 615f45879e65de2d02a17a5b,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,70,"A Juggler's Tale is a polished title, delivering a smooth gameplay flow that's over too quickly for its launch price. Anyone can appreciate the visual presentation and voiced story. Meanwhile, enthusiasts will enjoy the blend of puzzles (albeit easy ones) and action. It's a unique game in many ways and one that leaves an impression. But, it also leaves you wanting more. I hope to cheer on Abby in a sequel, one whose price better matches its length.",2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 616376d8622fdc536eb6a9ce,NaviGames,,80,A unique game that mixes an original mechanic based on puppet strings with an emotional and very interesting lyrical narrative.,2021-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 61adf0c4d3d48c5c6a071288,Area Xbox,Sebastian Vega,72,"This is one of those adventures that you can easily complete in a single afternoon, but that will not leave you indifferent. Kaleidoscube has endowed its platforms with personality, this being a similar approach in playability to many other video games. Its main arguments are based on a sufficiently attractive plot and simple gameplay with ingenious puzzles.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 6165af6280594f6395b33b55,Thumb Culture,,80,"There’s no doubt that A Juggler’s Tale is going to leave you wanting more. Whether you feel that is down to the game being too short, or just that you would love to spend more time in the world will be personal to you. I fall into the latter category. I’m happy that the game is well structured and very well executed. It’s important for an initial impression of a game and a developer to be strong and A Juggler’s Tale is a fantastic first foray into the world of game development. To avoid spoilers I’ve been unable to delve too deep into certain part’s of the game, but just know that there’s more to the story than you may think. You’ll have to go and check it out! With all that being said, A Juggler’s Tale gets the Thumb Culture Gold Award.",2021-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 6158723b9f4312e92e327877,MondoXbox,Győző Baki,80,"A Juggler's Tale takes inspiration from classics like Limbo and INSIDE while adding the concept of puppet strings, resulting not only in never-before-seen gameplay situations but also a memorable, deep and emotional storyline.",2021-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 615885459f4312e92e327891,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,80,"A Juggler’s Tale is a short, classic storybook side-scroller that asks players if they’d prefer to let fate choose for them or to choose their own destiny. Featuring delightful mechanics set against a dark fantasy world, A Juggler’s Tale will instantly remind fans of the seventh gen era of classics like LittleBigPlanet or Puppeteer in the best possible way. If a twisted fairytale with unique mechanics, captivating aesthetics, and a fantastic story sounds thrilling, don’t sleep on A Juggler’s Tale.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 615761a09f4312e92e3277a5,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,60,"A Juggler's Tale is enjoyable for what it is, but it doesn't quite reach the particularly memorable nature of similar indie games it so obviously takes inspiration from. There's a great introspective narrative with some brilliant themes regarding personal freedoms and cutting the strings of toxic relationships throughout, but a short runtime and occasionally obtuse puzzles and mechanics leave it feeling a bit more tangled up than it should by the end.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 61568eaaf73144e5c35a4549,KeenGamer,Laura Speller,80,"Join string puppet Abby on an adventure, where you'll help her escape to freedom, but it doesn't come that easily. Solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and help Abby to not let her strings - and whatever else the world throws at her - hold her back.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 61568e79f73144e5c35a4548,Metro GameCentral,,70,A charming puzzle platformer which makes great use of its puppet show concept but falls short in longevity.,2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 6155dc9ea07f2ce2fde25aec,NintendoWorldReport,Joe Devader,85,"The only real issue I experienced were some readability problems when it came to figuring out what certain puzzles expected of me, but I was always able to figure it out on my own in the end. A playthrough goes quickly, only lasting around two to three hours, so it doesn't overstay its welcome nor does it feel too brief. If you enjoy a good puzzle platformer, A Juggler's Tale is a worthy addition to your collection, no strings required.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 6155d817a07f2ce2fde25ae1,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"Although short, A Juggler’s Tale is an intelligent game well worth spending a few hours with. Its visuals are spectacular, and its haunting poetic narration – although jarring at times – provides an excellent and unexpected ending. Abby might not speak, but you’ll be rooting for her each step of the way.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 61548dc4336604d420e2bae8,Explosion Network,Jacob Hegarty,85,"The game hits the right story beats to bring home a winner. Once I started playing it, I did not want to put down the controller until I discovered Abby’s fate. The narrative and narration are top-tier, the world-building and gameplay are phenomenal.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 61fe8c8f9e5c48c548d79b16,WhatIfGaming,Ali Hashmi,70,"A Juggler’s Tale is a beautiful narrative-driven puzzle platformer that doesn’t overstay its welcome. While its gameplay can be a bit unpolished at times, the environments, storytelling, and visuals carry it through and deliver a memorable tale.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 616e5c2cf64fd3ad487a6dd6,IGN Italy,Marco Esposto,78,"A small production, visually intriguing and with some interesting gameplay ideas. Maybe a little too short, leave with an appetite in your mouth in the hope of having more gameplay. However, it remains an experience to try.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 6155ef51a07f2ce2fde25afe,FingerGuns,Kat Bullock,80,"A Juggler’s Tale is a short but very sweet atmospheric 3D puzzle side scroller. With a unique dynamic of controlling a marionette, puzzles become more thoughtful. The game is visually stunning and has a wonderful gaming experience. Intense at times with a wicked twist, the only downside is it’s short run time. Easily recommended to fans of Little Nightmares, or Puzzle side scrollers in general.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 6155edc6a07f2ce2fde25afb,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,75,"A Juggler's Tale drops the ball some with its design, but puts on a worthwhile show due to its presentation and story.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 6155638dc56d12d502d24399,Cerealkillerz,,84,"A Juggler’s Tale doesn't reinvent the wheel new but it also don't have to. The beautiful sidescroller with riddles and sneak sections knows how to present itself. In about 2-3 hours you get great pictures, beautiful music and a well written narrator with some bitter sweet turns. If you recommend Limbo, you'll also have to consider A Juggler’s Tale in the future.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 6154b9a0c56d12d502d2385d,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,100,"A Juggler’s Tale certainly ticks all my boxes as a gamer. A good story, wonderful artwork, sound effects and music. The story of a young girl taking her destiny into her own hands in a bid for freedom, it is full of empowerment and hope. It’s also about persevering and continually trying to move forward with her dreams when all else fails. I wholeheartedly recommend you play A Juggler’s Tale, and let it give your heartstrings a pull.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 6154a452c56d12d502d2382a,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,80,"Many stories have given us the world of video games, and 'A Juggler's Tale' joins that repertoire. That the mechanics are simple and known makes it easier for anyone to get into it, while we live a story full of adventures and emotions, with a powerful voice dominating the story and our actions. A story with a well measured duration and progression, with little dark dots that will not make you get out of it at all, fortunately.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 61549c5ec56d12d502d237f5,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,80,"The biggest problem here is the total lack of challenge in puzzle design but on the other hand the simplicity of puzzles makes it a more accessible product for more people. Coupled with nice visuals and a story with universal themes, this is a very enjoyable but short experience.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 61548e31336604d420e2bb71,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,90,"You really shouldn’t dismiss A Juggler’s Tale as just another Limbo or Inside clone. I might even consider it as good, if not better, than its main sources of inspiration. Not only does it feature gameplay elements that take advantage of its unique setting, but it also has a really engaging story that captivates you right away thanks to some superb voice acting.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 61548e2d336604d420e2bb6f,Push Square,Liam Croft,60,"If it all proves too much, at least many of the vistas and scenes will soothe your mood with lovely visuals — especially as the sun sets. They don't quite look photo-realistic; there's a dash of flair and care that makes for a very pretty little title. It won't set the world on fire, but A Juggler's Tale has a pleasing aura that may resonate with folk who know what they're getting themselves in for.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 61548dc4336604d420e2baeb,XboxEra,,80,"In conclusion, A Juggler’s Tale is a compact but perfectly formed cinematic experience. It is beautiful to look at and has an immersive atmosphere with a level of detail that pulls the player into its world. The focus here is on story with the game being pretty relaxing to play for the most part. It also offers a unique gameplay mechanic in the form of a puppets strings limiting traversal options within a puzzle platformer environment. At only £12.99 this tale of empowerment and hope is well worth investigating.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 61548dbd336604d420e2bae6,Niche Gamer,Fingal Belmont,60,"A Juggler’s Tale is very short, but worth playing once. It has decent visuals, clever puzzles, and the story is original. There are even a few moments where the game reaches greatness, and almost goes beyond expectations; before it swiftly lands back on its feet. The game just does not go far enough with its concept, and will leave gamers feeling hungry.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,f88100d74fd04a518d9cbc89028c6fa9 61df0ca29e5c48c548d6c366,GameGrin,Artura Dawn,80,"Explore gorgeous lands, revive the dying valley, and discover a sentimental story while you run and jump through the vast worlds to find collectables to learn more about the lore that Valley has to offer.",2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d9bf07dc348b168d818b014,Geeks Under Grace,Andrew Feistner,60,"Despite the lackluster narrative, the stretches of running fast and swinging around are wonderful, which are unfortunately buried by choppy visuals and frame-rate drops.",2019-08-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5eebbb91d88e035744c17f6f,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,65,"Valley is a walking simulator of between three or four hours long with many adventurous overtones. An interesting argument, and powerful mechanics, are its premise, which unfortunately we will soon see diluted due to some design decisions, some forgettable passages of combat, and no difficulties of the puzzles that are presented to us. Anyway, the mechanics granted by the L.E.A.F. suit are interesting enough to test if the game is within range. Fortunately, the game performs very well in audiovisual terms, making our stay in Valley more bearable.",2019-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86761093765d6778768e51,Chalgyr's Game Room,Richard York,90,"Legitimately, throughout the entire last three or so areas, I kept having to repeat to myself “Why in the name of all that is even remotely holy would you even CONSIDER designing something this way”. Extremely poor design/engineering practices aside, I did have fun going through the last few areas, despite my dwindling sanity, and the game as a whole just felt really good to run, jump, climb, explore, and swing through.",2019-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768e3a,Game Revolution,Alex Santa Maria,60,"For those who can’t get enough of weird first-person treats, this will be a smorgasbord. For everyone else, it’s the perfect game to throw on for an evening’s worth of entertainment. Just don’t expect to retain much of it past your brief fling. ",2019-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768e35,COGconnected,Alexander Thomas,61,"Valley is an enjoyable experience that tells a comfortable narrative through brilliant music, exemplary writing, and a creative setting. ",2019-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768e43,Nintendo Life,Eric Bailey,80,"In a games market often trying to operate as either an endless buffet or a sticky-sweet dessert parlour, Valley is a satisfying meal that doesn't outstay its welcome.",2019-03-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768e2b,SwitchWatch,Juan Romero,80,,2019-03-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768e28,Nerdburglars,Dan Hastings,80,"The story from start to finish holds up very well and keeps you interested. The mixture of nature and a darker 60s era industrialism creates a very unusual theme. The level design could have been better, but the time you spend running around in the L.E.A.F suit is so much fun that getting lost is not so bad. The moral aspects of the game stand out very strong and will keep this game in your mind long after you have completed it.",2018-08-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86761093765d6778768e4b,Tiny Spaceship,Steven Cipriano,50,"The visual stimulation is stunning, especially in the earlier portions of the game. Coupled with the enhanced movement abilities the L.E.A.F. suit affords, Valley is not altogether unenjoyable. The game had the potential to be quite impactful, making its failure to do so all the more disappointing. There are many good elements, but they’re too shallow and loosely tied together. The game fails to relate to anything the player could care about, leaving it immemorable beyond some impressive visuals and high-intensity maneuvering – hardly justifying its $20 sticker price.",2017-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768e3c,Gaming Masters,Eddie Stubbington,48,"Valley’s run and jump gameplay is a huge amount of fun when you’re going fast, but the moment it slows you down the gameplay becomes annoying and bland.",2016-12-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86761093765d6778768e46,PS4Blog.net,,80,"The game features a full trophy count with a Platinum. As long as you explore everywhere to find all collectibles and make sure that you finish the game without ever letting the valley die, you should get your Platinum trophy at the end of the road. Overall, you’re looking at around 6-8 hours to get all trophies in the game, unless you mess up and don’t get all collectibles. In that case, you might spend an additional handful of hours doing cleanup since, unfortunately, you won’t know which collectibles you’re missing until you find them.",2016-11-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768e3f,Cubed3,Gabriel Jones,50,"The trouble with Valley is that it has to employ various design decisions in order for both the story and game to function. It wants to have adventurous aspects, but it also wants threats that players must combat. Being able to run fast and jump incredibly far is an awesome and satisfying experience, but it never grows to be anything more than that. The boss encounter towards the end is remarkable, yet also completely out of place. It's emblematic of a game that lacks a cohesive vision. A video game that involves superhuman exoskeleton suits, the ability to manipulate life, and takes place in and around a forgotten WW2 weapons research facility isn't something that can be neatly wrapped up in a five-hour long adventure. The music and graphics are quite excellent, though.",2016-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768e00,Shacknews,Cassidee Moser,80,A very basic and reductive way to describe Valley would be to say it’s a virtual jungle gym riddled with various toys and obstacles that are complemented well by the LEAF suit.,2016-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768e02,ZTGD,Justin Celani,75,"Valley is a mish mash of other games before it, but still retains a unique feeling all to itself and my time with it was pleasantly surprising with it.",2016-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768e05,CGMagazine,Jed Whitaker,90,"Sonic the Hedgehog and Bioshock had a lovechild and named it Valley, a sleeper hit that deserves your attention.",2016-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768df7,COGconnected,Ahmed Mohamed,75,Vibration from the controller and the sheer speed and sense of losing control feels great and makes you believe you are in a powerful suit.,2016-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768dfa,NZGamer,Ben Wilson,60,"Valley’s answer to one of its main mysteries doesn’t quite satiate the curiosity it taunts, though it wisely leaves others unsolved. The questions it does pose it can’t answer, because no one can. That’s the siren Valley will use to carry you by the song of its story – though it is somewhat betrayed by its lack of mechanical prowess. I'm not normally one to be bothered by technical issues – I'm more concerned with messages and ideas, hence I can forgive a few breakdowns on the way so long as we get somewhere. Whether it’s a trip worth taking will depend on your tolerance for bumpy rides and the many spell-breaking hiccups curtailing the credulity of your experience.",2016-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768dcf,GameSpew,,50,"It is unfortunate that the game is a rehash of almost every popular indie game from 2012 onwards, because it starts off fairly well",2016-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768dfd,Honest Gaming Reviews,Jonathan Thomas,70,"Considering Blue Isle Studios previous game was Slender: The Arrival, this isn't what I was expecting from this game",2016-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768df2,GameSpot,Mat Paget,70,"Valley is an exciting experience in motion, but its momentum is cut short by the all too brief adventure.",2016-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768def,Game Informer,Andrew Reiner,75,"A strange, yet satisfying experience with roots in first-person storytelling, but it wants to be a superhero game at heart",2016-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86761093765d6778768e4e,Play Some Video Games,Seth Roy,70,"Valley is also a bit misleading in its design. Although you’re in the great outdoors for much of the game, the path is surprisingly linear. Every little side path leads to a discovery, whether it’s a note or upgradeable materials. The game keeps you in line by running you up against rock walls, cliffs or water. There’s really no reason to explore once you’ve figured this out.",2016-08-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768e32,Video Chums,Stephen Palmer,78,"Despite its rough edges (and it does have quite a lot), Valley is still a very worthwhile experience.",2016-08-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760e93765d6778768d8c,Push Square,Liam Croft,70,"Valley's heart is most definitely in the right place, and for the most part it succeeds in the execution of its gameplay mechanics. Unfortunately, the game's technical faults can't be ignored. The sloppy framerate in particular damages the experience far too much, and has held back what would otherwise be a great game.",2016-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768e08,The Jimquisition,Jim Sterling,85,"Despite a few missteps, Valley is an overall rush of an experience. Taking cues from BioShock with some Fern Gully on the side, there are few games that can claim to put players into the metal legs of an interdimensional necromantic freerunner, and be bloody infatuating while it does so.",2016-08-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760e93765d6778768d86,GamingTrend,Travis Northup,70,"The first few minutes of Valley show a lot of potential, but it quickly falls short, and gives way to repetition, a bad narrative, and some downright disappointing game design. Lasting only 3-4 hours, $20 is a steep price for an experience that leaves you bored and frustrated as often as it proves to be an enjoyable experience.",2016-08-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760e93765d6778768d74,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alec Meer,,"I cautiously recommend checking Valley out regardless, because, dreary exposition, excessive darkness and a cruel and unusual checkpointing system aside, it does what it does with polish and expertise.",2016-08-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86761093765d6778768e48,God is a Geek,Chris White,80,"Valley is a surprisingly smart and fun adventure game with fluid movement and intuitive controls, although it doesn’t last long.",2016-08-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760e93765d6778768d99,Real Game Media,Josh Hobbs,80,"Valley ticks all the boxes - gorgeous visuals, soothing sounds and tight controls. A solid narrative is just the icing on the cake. Despite being low on the difficulty scale, Valley adds enough original features to make it a worthwhile addition to the collection of any budding archaeologists out there!",2016-08-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768e2e,IGN,Alanah Pearce,50,"In moments of immense speed, Valley’s basic first-person platforming creates some excitement. But those are just moments, and they’re spaced too far apart with empty environments and forgettable combat between them. There are some interesting ideas scattered throughout the world but they’re very hard to care about, since there’s nobody around to be influenced by your actions. A seemingly pointless resource management system presents some interesting aesthetics, but overall, Valley very rarely presents the challenge or consequence it really needs to be addictive.",2016-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760e93765d6778768d96,PlayStation LifeStyle,Keri Honea,90,"I greatly enjoyed my time in the Valley, and I can’t wait to dive back in to find all the hidden areas I missed. I’m certain most people, if not all, will enjoy their time in the Valley, too.",2016-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760e93765d6778768d83,Hardcore Gamer,Matt Whittaker,70,Valley plays host to movement mechanics that feel awesome to use and a story that eventually becomes worthwhile.,2016-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760e93765d6778768d80,Bit Cultures,Josh Abbott,61,"Valley is a game of strong fundamentals that is mired by the execution of its grander ideas. Though it never comes together into a cohesive whole, it sometimes rises above the sum of its parts. I enjoyed playing it despite its issues, and I believe that Blue Isle Studios has a wonderful game in their future.",2016-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760e93765d6778768d71,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,78,Valley is a game that packs a solid story and a good amount of gameplay length.,2016-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760e93765d6778768d79,ACG,Jeremy Penter,100,,2016-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760f93765d6778768e37,Readers Gambit,Ryan Esler,65,"Valley is never going to be on anyone’s “Game of the Year” list, but it does have loads of potential. With a little more time in the oven and perhaps a bigger budget this could have been something special. Instead we are faced with a linear game that feels the need to offer value without committing to delivery.",2016-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 5d86760e93765d6778768d9c,Xbox One UK,Steve Clark,80,"A smart, smooth, satisfying shooter – This is one Valley you need to explore.",2016-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 619c2e8d9d3ef4a84ec32077,Pure Nintendo,Jesse Taylor,60,"World War Z is another example of an impressive ""I can't believe they got that on Switch"" game. The entire experience is fully fit onto the Switch, with tons of zombies on screen and plenty of action all around. World War Z suffers from being very repetitive and, at times, boring, with a story that is fairly generic and uninteresting. It's also less fun to play alone than it is to play with friends. That said, if you're looking for a decent zombie shooter than will technically impress, then World War Z may be your game.",2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 619ab8a213bd439cb5ecbc18,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,100,"Overall, World War Z on the Switch is a fairly basic port of a decent zombie blaster. It was never quite good enough to trouble Left 4 Dead’s legacy and certainly won’t disturb Back 4 Blood, but it’s as close to either as we’re likely to see on Nintendo’s console any time soon.",2021-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 6199dbb98e992896cf1355c8,Oyungezer Online,Ali Sezgin,65,World War Z: Aftermath must be living proof that there won't be much left after the zombie apocalypse.,2021-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 6196532b9b4b356b60dac5dc,Impulsegamer,Andrew Haverty,66,"It's clear that Saber Interactive had their work cut out for them with this one. It's reportedly the toughest challenge they've faced in game development, so I have to commend them on brining the true World War Z experience to the Nintendo Switch. Though the original game is here in its entirety, it just isn't on the same level as the other platforms and should only the version of choice if a Switch is your only option or if you're really craving a zombie action shooter to have on the go. Otherwise, you're better off getting World War Z: Aftermath which has the same game along with extra content, looks a whole lot better, and retails for the same exact price.",2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 619f13f21d7da1c446884124,GBAtemp,Tom White,89,"Great fun blasting zombies that in turn became a go-to game to just pass some time during the review, and will likely continue as such.",2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 618aefc6e51c67ed243955cb,But Why Tho?,Kyle Foley,70,"World War Z may not do anything to really stand out in the genre, but that doesn’t mean it is not a fun time. The core of the game is very basic, and at times can feel like a simple reskin of other similar games, but that should not turn anyone away from checking it out. I would especially recommend it if you are looking for a zombie game on the Switch, as it is probably the best option out there for you.",2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 618aee09e51c67ed243955c8,WayTooManyGames,Kyle Nicol,65,"World War Z is one of the better horde shooters out there right now. There’s nothing quite like mowing down hundreds upon hundreds of zombies in a single wave. However, with the DLC content not in this particular Switch version just yet, it is hard to recommend to people who may have already played it on a PC or other consoles. Still, if you can overlook this, and if you really want to experience this on-the-go, then World War Z on Switch is still worth playing.",2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 61853c0549c8e5ae95dacb0f,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,60,"World War Z is an unremarkable zombie shooter that serves up a decent five-odd hours of action if you can find a few friends to play with. It's repetitive stuff; basic and unsurprising for the most part, but this Switch port is solid, managing to provide the full-fat experience without too much in the way of technical issues or other shortcomings. If you're in the mood for blazing through bland masses of zombies with a few friends in tow, this one's got you covered – just don't expect much more than that.",2021-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 616e1bc0f64fd3ad487a6abc,PSX Brasil,,75,"World War Z: Aftermath has beautiful graphics and runs smoothly, but even with the new modes and maps it's not fun enough to play offline or in random matches with strangers. Wait for a sale to play with friends is the best alternative for those who like this kind of game.",2021-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 61648b1544f68f57d8128d9b,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,76,"World War Z’s story was, and remains, a background element whose task is to move the player from episode to episode. Aftermath’s two new episodes are set in interesting environments, and the game’s additions and fixes will be welcome to those returning to World War Z as well as to those just starting out. The first person mechanic has potential but remains incomplete, and the new Vanguard likewise might appeal to those wanting to level a new class. Like the base game, Aftermath sans human players might not be a hard pass, but it isn’t the experience the developers intended. With some friends, or at least competent random homo sapiens, World War Z Aftermath provides a unique take on a familiar enemy and does a great job of translating the terror-inducing swarm of zombies mechanic from film to videogame.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 6163d8a7622fdc536eb6aa23,Gaming Nexus,Henry Yu,88,"With its deep progression system, vast array of locations and classes, World War Z Aftermath is an excellent play for anyone looking to shoot up some zombies with their friends.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 6155ad0dc56d12d502d243c5,GameGrin,,70,"World War Z Aftermath is a solid expansion to the game. While the new chapters felt disjointed between sections, the new chapter mechanics brought in a challenging element to our zombie slaying fun.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 615200d567d9ff8f6b3fb393,ZTGD,Terrence Johnson,80,"Aftermath is an interesting title for this expansion to World War Z. The very definition of the word is the “aftereffects of some sort of significant unpleasant event, but honestly this expansion is anything but unpleasant. Sure, there are some frame drops, and the FPS mode is gimmickier than anything else but this is an extremely solid update. The addition of the extra class in the Vanguards, the extra story missions as well as the Horde XL update adding more hordes of the undead to take down and what you get is a very pleasant update to an already stellar co-op zombie shooter.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 6151bbd667d9ff8f6b3fa9be,TheSixthAxis,Aran Suddi,60,"Is Aftermath worth it then? It is if you are a fan World War Z and are looking for more content. The new class is a decent addition and can add a new tactical choice when facing the hordes, while both the episodes of Rome and Kamchatka add a couple more hours of content and more variety for when you're grinding for levels and upgrades. However, the first person mode feels undercooked and the rat swarms just aren't scary compared to the likes of the Bull and the Lurker zombies.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 614e9cb429cd9c662a0ae01c,IGN,Travis Northup,80,"World War Z: Aftermath is another lumbering step forward for zombie-kind, even if it doesn't completely satisfy one's appetite for brains.",2021-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 614e4adc6d338e313824526f,GameSkinny,,80,"World War Z Aftermath doesn't drastically alter the 2019 horde shooter, but thanks to even more levels and a marquee new feature, it feels essential if you're already a fan.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 614dddf86d338e313824519f,PlayStation Universe,,85,"A fantastic add-on that not only brings new campaigns but adds great new mechanics that keep the experience feeling fresh. The first-person viewpoint makes things feel like new, allowing you to immerse yourself in the zombie apocalypse, along with other much-needed quality of life improvements stemming from the melee system to the tighter controls and improved performance with 60 FPS. Overall, World War Z: Aftermath feels like it was made today rather than three years ago.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 6149669758073012489198bd,Screen Rant,Jacob Zeranko,90,"Minor annoyances aside, WWZ: Aftermath is fun, replayable, and challenging. As an added bonus, current WWZ owners can upgrade for $19.99 instead of paying the full $39.99 and carry over their progression and other save data. Overall, World War Z: Aftermath is a refined and replayable experience that offers a slew of content for half the price of its competitors.",2021-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 616e82fe8a1e37b0e132fcb5,ACG,,75,,2021-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 6149648f5807301248919891,PCMag,Tony Polanco,,"With Aftermath, World War Z receives new stages, adaptive AI, and a first-person mode that lets you splatter zombies in fresh fashion.",2021-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5d867f7493765d67787a4c48,Gamefa,Mohammad Aria Moghaddam,80,"Simply if you are a fan of Left 4 Dead and Similar games, you can really enjoy World War Z. WWZ is a valuable co-op zombie-killing game that challenges you in every step of the game. It's a very well-made game and you can spend a lot of good times with your friends slaughtering zombies with team work and strategy. World War Z is one of the best choices to play in its genre.",2019-08-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5f1f0a85d88e035744c1bf4e,RedTieGuy,Basil Frank,75,,2019-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5d867f7493765d67787a4c34,GameGrin,Andrew Wowk,70,"World War Z is very competently made and has very few flaws, but it's just nothing we haven't seen plenty of times before.",2019-06-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5d867f7493765d67787a4c31,Geeks Under Grace,Andrew Feistner,80,"World War Z's impressive replayability elevates it, making this game one of the best in the zombie genre.",2019-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5d867f7493765d67787a4c20,GearNuke,Khurram Imtiaz,70,"The concept of making a co-op focused third-person shooter based on the World War Z movie is exciting in theory, but the execution here is clearly flawed. Nevertheless, it is a solid shooter that works out mostly in its co-op mode with a group of friends.",2019-05-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5d867f7493765d67787a4c1f,Gamersky,,62,"It might not too unbearable when you play with your close friends and you guys coop perfectly. But in general, this game is even much more boring than the zombie's daily life.",2019-05-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5d867f7493765d67787a4c0d,Gameplanet,Ben Allan,60,"World War Z is probably actually up there as film tie-in games go, and is capable of offering some nifty zombie action that can get your pulse racing. But once you've seen its tricks, it all gets a bit samey fast - faster because we've seen something very similar before - and it's hard to imagine it having much of a shelf life",2019-05-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5d867f7493765d67787a4c0f,Saudi Gamer,ريان الدويش,70,"The simplicity and the integration between the difficulty level and the progression system are the best thing about World War Z, and makes it has an excellent replay value. The multiplayer is less than it could be due to the overuse of the zombies horde in it, and how shallow it is. ",2019-05-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5d867f7493765d67787a4c29,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,60,"It will brighten up a few evenings, but it is unlikely you will stay here for a long time.",2019-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5d867f7493765d67787a4c26,Electric Bento,Drew Meadows,80,"Tense horde fights made up for the occasional bug, but World War Z should absolutely be played with friends if you’re thinking about jumping in.",2019-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5d867f7493765d67787a4c12,pressakey.com,Philipp Weinbrecht,,"When it comes to zombies, I MUST have a look - and look, World War Z is a hell of a lot of fun. When you are exposed to this gigantic zombie mass for the first time and desperately try to hold a position, your fingers get sweaty. Especially at the beginning it's these moments that hide many technical shortcomings. But after several hours the ""Oh, man!"" and ""Fuck, really now?"" moments accumulate. If the developers diligently polish up here and add new content as planned, then these annoyances gradually disappear and allow an undisturbed look at a surprisingly good and fun co-op game, which could actually be a serious alternative to Valves' aging king on the Undead Throne.",2019-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5d867f7393765d67787a4c08,MMOGames,,75,"World War Z doesn't pose any kind of threat to the dominance of Left 4 Dead, and it'll have its hands full of Back 4 Blood lives up to its pre-build hype. However, there's more promise with Saber's release than you might expect.",2019-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5d867f7493765d67787a4c1c,GBAtemp,Ben Sellwood,65,"A fun game while it lasts and I can't see it lasting more than around 7 hrs to fully play through with a decent team of seasoned TPS/FPS players. Disappointingly inorganic considering the premise, but if gunning down swarms of Zombies is your thing I think you will get a real kick out of it. Definitely worth a play.",2019-05-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5e8ca459bdf729557ef47bca,The Partisan Spy,,0,"You need to love shooting, shooting and shooting. That's the game. The only “new” thing it brings to the TPS scene is the ZOMBIE SWARM. Every other element of the game can be found in previous shooting games.",2019-05-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5d867f7493765d67787a4c0b,PSX Brasil,Rui Celso,74,"World War Z has a lot of technical issues than could be solved with some updates. But if you have a group of friends to play with, the game can be very enjoyable.",2019-05-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5d867f7493765d67787a4c1a,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,70,"Overall, World War Z provides a decent co-op zombie experience, despite some drawbacks. The weapons lack oomph, even when powered up, but they are still decent. The class system doesn't make anyone feel too different, but much like the weapons, there aren't any terrible classes",2019-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5d867f7493765d67787a4c18,Gaming Nexus,Carter Kilmann,80,"World War Z doesn't hide its intentions. It's not a layered, in-depth survival sim. It doesn't try to be anything it's not. It's built around the horde effect, which it nails. They're like train wrecks: you can't stop watching them—except the train is headed straight for you. ",2019-05-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5d867f7493765d67787a4c09,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,70,"And that really is what it comes down to. I feel that if anyone enjoys cooperative player vs environment games like Left 4 Dead, Strange Brigade or Warhammer: Vermintide, then World War Z is for you. It's not the greatest of the bunch, but it scratches the same itch as the above games while bringing a little something of its own with the swarm mechanic.",2019-05-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5d867f7393765d67787a4bfb,Unboxholics,Λεωνίδας Στραβάκος,80,"Saber Interactive focused on pure fun and in this regard the studio fulfilled its goal. The game, despite its problems, is offered at a budget price and presentes an ideal cantidate for spending countless hours with your frineds.",2019-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5d867f7393765d67787a4be6,Player2.net.au,Nick Hudson,75,Mindless fun worthy of getting the squad back together,2019-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,05af9ab1d2dc4b78ada8b2f09724da20 5eb16dfcbdf729557ef4a7eb,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,100,Bad North is a fantastic pick up and play strategy game (a genre I’m usually terrible with). With difficulties to suit most gamers. Simple controls and tons of replay value. This is a game I’ve returned to again and again. I can’t guarantee playing this game will prepare you for an actual Viking invasion. But I can assure you there is plenty to love whether you want a quick gaming session or a long night in defending from invaders. Once your done with that you may also want to play a bit of Bad North.,2020-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5e0d103071f25c74e73264dd,Windows Central,Jez Corden,70,"For what it lacks in scope, Bad North makes it up with an addictive, rewarding roguelike strategy gameplay layer.",2019-12-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5dbb9c8cc55ae12d47d2b52e,New Game Network,,84,"All in all, Bad North's gameplay is very engaging and keeps you on your feet. Despite some weakness in the narrative department, most design choices pay off. It is a polished experience that has kept me entertained for a good amount of time.",2019-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5db0dfbd64f5787ec0134303,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,70,"It’s a shame because the game is fantastic, mechanically speaking, and is very enjoyable to play. It leaves you hungry for more and it nearly feels unfinished with its lack of archetypes or skill variety. This makes it a little difficult to recommend for the full price despite how excellent Bad North plays.",2019-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5f247e81d88e035744c1d0b1,oprainfall,,80,"Throughout my 10 or so hours of gameplay, I can definitely say that Bad North has a lot to offer, especially for its price point, though I feel like $10 would be the sweet spot as opposed to the $15 it asks for. With endless amounts of different islands to play with, a simplistically pleasant art style and easy to learn controls, even a RTS stranger like me can find things about Bad North to enjoy. Plus they have an extra edition of the game out right now (The Jotunn edition) that has more stuff added, so if you’re looking for an easy to pick up, hard to master RTS with a medieval flair to it, this would be a good option to consider. Turns out, Bad North isn’t that bad.",2019-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6393765d6778798539,Rapid Reviews UK,Shaun Hughes,80,"Not to be confused with a phrase Kanye West might use when addressing his eldest daughter, Bad North is a real-time tactical roguelike game designed and developed by Plausible Concept. Now, while Kanye references may be less and less appropriate as I divulge my experiences with this title, some excellent links can be made in the opening.",2019-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5eebbd36d88e035744c17f78,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,85,"Bad North is an RTS that will surprise us by how simple and addictive it is, ideal for fast games, but that involves a difficulty with its roguelike elements and its permanent death. If you like RTS, it is mandatory to try it, and if you want to approach the genre in a simple and simple but effective way, Bad North will also give you the opportunity.",2019-05-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6493765d67787985fa,GamePro,Tobias Veltin,72,"Minimalistic and consistent real-time strategy game, which lacks some variation in the long run.",2018-12-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6493765d67787985b5,Merlin'in Kazanı,Korhan Onuk,78,"Bad North is a good strategy game which combines tower defence and roguelike elements. The game has decent soldier upgrades, a big map and enemy varianty, but lacks repeatability.",2018-12-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6493765d67787985f7,Geeks Under Grace,Maurice Pogue,80,"A ""gateway game"" to the strategy genre, Bad North's formula of simplicity yields a deceptively satisfying challenge.",2018-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6493765d67787985c0,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alice Bell,,"All Bad North needs, really, is a little bit more consistency within the random, because currently it’s an experience that I want to go back to, yet am frustrated by. ",2018-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6493765d67787985b7,PC Gamer,Sam Greer,78,"Mostly delightful and sometimes punishing, Bad North is a fun alternative to more complex strategy games.",2018-10-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6493765d67787985ac,The Digital Fix,Tom Bedford,70,A lack of variety doesn't mar an otherwise captivating game - it's a compelling strategy and tower defence game.,2018-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6493765d67787985c2,Sick Critic,Samuel Taylor,70,A neat little package of RTS goodness.,2018-09-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6493765d67787985bd,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,60,"A minimalist's take on the real time strategy genre, with a strong pick and play quality that doesn't quite do enough to bridge the gap between novices and veterans of the genre.",2018-09-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6493765d67787985ba,Nintendo Times,Craig Majaski,70,"Bad North is a fun game with light RTS and tower defense mechanics. The levels are short enough to be played in small bursts, which do lend themselves well to the handheld mode. However, the lack of meaningful tactics and strategies left me wanting more.",2018-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6493765d67787985cb,IGN Italy,Stefano Castelli,63,"Strong in art style and founded on an interesting premise, Bad North is not deep enough to entertain for a long time.",2018-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6493765d67787985b2,Nintendo Insider,Daniel Lipscombe,80,Small flaws like the lack of customisation and differing styles in enemies can be overlooked if you treat the game as it comes. Bad North is a game that manages to balance the fine line between puzzle game and simulation delivering a tactical roguelike which constantly feels refreshing.,2018-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 610b95b9bbe373ec7b09753f,Japan Curiosity,Nick Cooney,70,"Bad North, however, continually keeps you coming back for more as its beautifully simple designs and gameplay features make it so easy and accessible. It’s perfect for a quick game here and there.",2018-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6493765d67787985af,GameCrate,Nicholas Scibetta,73,"Bad North feels a lot like a mobile title in terms of its limited scope, tight focus, and simple controls, and that makes it a fantastic fit for the Switch in portable mode.",2018-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6393765d6778798556,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,60,"Endearingly minimalistic and simple enough without compromising potential depth, Bad North works surprisingly well with its premise, but is ultimately held back by from reaching the greatness it easily could have attained. A roguelike RTT is an interesting concept, but the title does suffer from a lack of traditional level design once the difficulty curve begins to spike. On top of that, freezing can occur when returning to the world map after a mission. Autosave ensures progress is never lost, but it's nonetheless frustrating. Bad North is not a bad RTS by any means, offering a fairly strong first half, but a lack of cohesion between difficulty and level design makes its back half less palatable.",2018-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6393765d6778798536,Pure Nintendo,Kirstie Summers,80,"On the surface, Bad North is a simple puzzle game, that gets increasingly challenging and emotional with each island you defend, resuting in an addictive strategy roguelite.",2018-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6393765d677879855e,Destructoid,Kevin Mersereau,55,"By taking a genre that thrives on its deep mechanics and attempting to streamline it into something anyone can pick up and play, we're left with an experience that doesn't wholly appeal to anybody. It sucks because there was so much potential here, and it ends up shooting itself in the foot before it really has the chance to bear fruit. With some updates and balancing, Bad North could, one day, deliver on its promise. Right now, however, it just feels like a wasted opportunity.",2018-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6393765d677879853c,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,70,"Bad North succeeds in making real time strategy accessible to everyone with easy to grasp controls and a straightforward set of tactical choices. However, some may be put off by the difficulty of the latter half, and with just one mode of play at launch, it's a pretty light package. Aside from the occasional bug, the game runs very well, and the miniature battles make for a compelling experience. If you're looking for a streamlined strategy title you can play in your downtime, Bad North is an imperfect but solid solution.",2018-08-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6393765d6778798570,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,80,A streamlined real-time defence game with a wonderful knack for dread.,2018-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6393765d6778798542,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,70,"Bad North is, broadly speaking, a hard game to recommend even if I came out the other side enjoying it. The style and thoughtful minimalist reworking of the real-time strategy game is exemplary, but the unrelenting back half of the roguelike adventure can sour a good time. I can wholeheartedly recommend Bad North if you fall into either of these camps: someone who's into a novel RTS twist on the good old-fashioned hard-as-hell roguelike or someone who can chill out to a brutal yet serene RTS that has some rough edges.",2018-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6393765d677879853f,TheSixthAxis,Jason Coles,50,"Bad North has a lot of potential, but it wastes most of that by doubling down on simplicity over depth. In many rogue-lite games starting a new run is an exciting prospect, as you know your newly acquired player skill will carry you through, but the slower pace here makes it feel a lot more like having to do the hoovering again because someone ate a pastry with no regard for your nice clean carpet.",2018-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6393765d6778798597,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,90,"A slice of Viking strategic combat right out of the heart of Scandinavia's indie development scene, Bad North joins the likes of Element at the vanguard of a new wave of smart yet intrinsically accessible real-time strategy titles. With enough enemy variance to convince you you're playing an interactive episode of the Vikings TV show, this endlessly entertaining sea of bitesize battles will teach you to fear - and love - the sound of the oncoming horde.",2018-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5d867d6393765d6778798545,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,90,"It's a rare example of where the randomisation of the roguelike structure doesn't feel like a lazy excuse to ignore level design. Rather, it provides a canvas to allow some of the cleanest and engaging tactical action that we've seen in quite some time play out.",2018-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac5e4e5e2f024e2f9831baac251e0d46 5ef224a6d88e035744c18635,GameSpace,Mitchell Gassner,80,"There are only so many ways to build a bridge but Poly Bridge 2 finds a way to add enough to give new life to the aging original. The lack of a tutorial can make the first few levels more challenging than necessary, but the mix of traditional bridge-building and unconventional solutions will keep you engaged level after level. When the 64 levels included in the game are done the community fueled Gallery and Workshop levels will keep you going for hours on end.",2020-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,009718266e284616b3e93fbdb2ccd671 5ef20adcd88e035744c184b8,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,72,"A fun game that will test your brain and no doubt frustrate you at times, but a lot of value in the editor directly and indirectly. At a pretty reasonable price I’d say this is a great option if you want a bit of puzzle solving fun.",2020-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,009718266e284616b3e93fbdb2ccd671 5f06f2aed88e035744c1a12b,Rectify Gaming,,85,"Poly Bridge 2’s relaxing music, fun presentation, and experimental approach to puzzle solving made for an experience that was consistently fun and interesting.",2020-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,009718266e284616b3e93fbdb2ccd671 5ed91d0cc28b1c4114c27623,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",John Walker,,"To me it feels far more like an expansion pack than a whole new game, slightly improving the cutesy graphics and adding in a couple of extra construction materials, but even then it all overlaps a little too closely with the original. A sequel to a game that already looked awfully similar to another series seems like something that should have iterated a great deal further by now. I certainly recommend checking out people’s most elaborate and daft bridges on YouTube – as for creating them yourself, it’s harder to get excited about.",2020-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,009718266e284616b3e93fbdb2ccd671 5ed6eddcc28b1c4114c273e5,Gaming Nexus,Russell Archey,85,"As it is, though, Poly Bridge 2 is very enjoyable and can bring some levels of satisfaction when you finally finish a bridge under budget and without it breaking at any point. It’s a very casual and relaxing game that doesn’t rush you in any way. I’m not going to lie, the game gets a laugh out of me every now and then when my bridge breaks and the driver of the vehicle just drives into the water anyway. Everything looks great from a visual standpoint. While there's no progression system with everything open from the start, there's still a challenge aspect as long as you don't view the Gallery before completing a level. It does take some time to get the hang of the physics, and you might wonder a few times how your bridge broke. Being able to take on any level at any time means you can play a level or two if you're short on time. Plus the music is nice and relaxing for a game that will see vehicles driving into the water on a regular basis.",2020-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,009718266e284616b3e93fbdb2ccd671 5ed52081c28b1c4114c271f7,GBAtemp,Alan John,80,You can't go wrong with Poly Bridge 2. Dry Cactus have created a worthy successor to their cult classic.,2020-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,009718266e284616b3e93fbdb2ccd671 5ee31365c28b1c4114c281fc,Game Rant,Jonathan Ammerman,60,"The sequel to the 2016 puzzle simulation game, Poly Bridge 2 secures itself as a solid bridge-building sim for some mind-bending fun.",2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,009718266e284616b3e93fbdb2ccd671 5ed04f4fc28b1c4114c26efc,Shacknews,Chris Jarrard,50,"Poly Bridge 2 is largely the same game as before, just with more things to do.",2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,009718266e284616b3e93fbdb2ccd671 5d86738393765d6778758dd1,Nintendo Insider,Jamie Ward,70,"Human Resource Machine is a really smart game and one that makes you feel like both a mastermind at times and, well, quite the opposite too. It throws a unique spin on the puzzle genre which many fans will love but also at times grow frustrated at due to the difficulty spike.",2017-07-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738393765d6778758da7,FNintendo,António Branquinho,70,"Puzzle games rely on the difficulty of their challenges and Human Resource Machine certainly excels at that. A puzzle game that carves its own territory within the puzzle game genre, this is a work that features a very steep difficulty curve, very demanding challenges, a very peculiar sense of humour and a presence of mathematical elements throughout the whole game. Thanks to its perfect control system, Human Resource Machine is a delight to interact with, the Nintendo Switch is getting the definite version of this unique game.",2017-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738293765d6778758d0f,Switch Player,Charlie Large,62,"Human Resource Machine is a game that aims to teach you basic programming. The one thing it fails at is that it forgets to teach - you will soon be tasked with puzzles that seem impossible, making this job-simulator game feel like a real chore. While aesthetically pleasing and certainly charming in an odd way, you will soon be eyeing up a career change!",2017-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738293765d6778758d41,PS4Blog.net,,,"Human Resource Machine is certainly a fun Nintendo Switch puzzle game with several hours of content. If you're really into programming, then your mileage might vary, and you might be able to complete the game faster. But in the end, for someone like me with zero programming skills, creating a script I then needed to test and debug as needed was a very entertaining experience.",2017-04-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738293765d6778758ced,GameSpew,Brandon Langrock,70,"Often too complex and obtuse in its teachings to cater to newcomer coders, Human Resource Machine is bound to push away some of its audience with unnecessary difficulty spikes. On the other hand, successfully wrapping my mind around a difficult problem and coming out victorious is an exhilarating feeling.",2017-03-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738293765d6778758d16,Nintendo Life,Ron DelVillano,70,"Human Resource Machine is a grim reminder of what life can be if you allow yourself to waste away and become part of the corporate machine. Beyond that, it's also a decent puzzle game if you're interested in simple coding and assembly language. This Switch version doesn't bring any significant changes along with it to make it stand out from previous platform releases, but it still manages to deliver a unique puzzler experience that will leave you scratching your head if you don't throw your Switch against a wall first. If nothing else, Human Resource Machine is reassurance that even if there is no escaping the soul-crushing banality of reality, at least we have videogames!",2017-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738193765d6778758ccb,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"Human Resource Machine may be light on story elements, but the programming gameplay is where the game shines. While I came into the game with no programming skills, I felt the game’s difficulty took a wrong turn quite early on in the game. After learning more about the commands and thinking through the puzzles, it greatly helped me complete even more challenging tasks later on in the game.",2017-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738293765d6778758d1b,Cubed3,Ofisil,70,"Similar to the actual programming idea from whence this takes inspiration from, Human Resource Machine is ""easy"" to learn but, at the same time, quite hard to correctly apply the acquired knowledge. While this basically means that it can lead to some frequent hair-pulling, and although this is not an experience that will last for long, most puzzle fans are strongly advised to try out Tomorrow Corporation's latest release now it's on Nintendo Switch.",2017-03-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738293765d6778758d03,NintendoWorldReport,Daan Koopman,80,"The biggest issue of this game remains what it is as a game. There isn't a ton of variety, but the puzzles themselves are quite clever and keep you entertained for quite while. If you ever wanted to be a programmer in a strange abstract world, your craziest wish has been granted.",2017-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738293765d6778758d0c,Cubed3,Lex Firth,80,"A heavily stylised game based on programming is hardly destined for universal appeal, but those who do fall into its niche will find plenty to love about Human Resource Machine. Whether you are unfamiliar entirely with computing, or a professional in the field, the charm on the game's surface is such that it's impossible not to fall in love with the cute characters and hilarious dialogue, even if it's all over a little too soon.",2017-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738293765d6778758d67,Kritiqal,Nate Kiernan,40,Human Resource Machine's attempts at accessibility are lost as its aggressive cynicism refuses to offer any support.,2016-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738293765d6778758d51,Gamers FTW,Daniel Vaughan,73,Human Resource Machine is very clever little puzzle game. Coding enthusiasts may find the odd challenge but more likely to breeze through the games 38 puzzles in quick succession. Beginners on the other hand may find themselves bamboozled and frustrated by a lot of the tasks asked of them but it will certainly be an eye opener for some to the complex world of programming.,2016-01-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738293765d6778758d58,FNintendo,Diogo Caeiro,70,"It's very well designed and it can help those without programming skills with their first steps in this world. It also does its job with very well implemented touch controls, but it will not be a significant challenge to players who already have programming skills and its 38 levels might feel too short.",2015-12-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738293765d6778758d6a,Cubed3,André Eriksson,60,"Tomorrow Corporation has presented a clever satire with deep messages incorporated into both the story and gameplay, delivering a unique experience. The imitation of real CPUs is going to be a feature that will make programming enthusiasts crazy and puzzle veterans shake with excitement thanks to the challenge involved. However, due to some almost ridiculous difficulty spikes, Human Resource Machine will most likely not be played through to the end by anyone other than those in said groups, leaving more casual puzzle gamers behind. A smoother difficulty curve would have helped a lot to make this title shine brighter. Other than the steep difficulty, though, this is a memorable experience and a good starting point in learning how to program, starting with the basic code lines, allowing for deep gameplay.",2015-12-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738293765d6778758d61,Nintendo News,Kevin McMinn,60,"Human Resource Machine on Wii U, while cute and humorous, is a real head scratcher — one that's better suited for players with programming experience.",2015-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738293765d6778758d24,Nintendo Enthusiast,Jonathan Harrington,80,"Human Resource Machine is great. The gameplay is superb, finding the perfect middle ground between complex riddles/simple solutions wrapped in an stellar set of gameplay systems. The visuals are expectedly gorgeous, clever, and unique. The music is stellar, and the story, world, and characters are engaging. There's even some well done humor thrown in. The puzzles may get too complex at times, but Human Resource Machine is a game anyone with an interest in challenging puzzlers should play.",2015-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738293765d6778758d55,Nintendo Life,Steve Bowling,70,"Human Resource Machine is one of the most difficult puzzle games we've played in quite some time. It's not difficult for difficulty's sake though, it's difficult because it's different. It requires you to think less like a gamer and more like a developer. One of Human Resource Machine's only major fault is that there are far too few puzzles; its 38 puzzles go very quickly once you have the hang of how to program, leaving a game that could be completed in under an hour depending on your skill level. For those with no programming background, these same puzzles could take hours of your time. It's an excellent game, it'd just be better if there was more of it; that's not a bad problem to have.By their nature, the puzzles in this game are going to limit its potential audience, and the explanations the game provides don't do the best job of conveying how to order commands and do little to advise on how to optimize your code to achieve secondary objectives. That's appealing for some, but is worth acknowledging as a potential drawback for others.Human Resource Machine is a good game, bordering on great. It's just missing a few little tweaks.",2015-10-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738293765d6778758d5e,Destructoid,Laura Kate Dale,60,"I came out of Human Resource Machine unsure who it was really designed for. It's at times too simple for experienced programmers, and often made leaps too large for beginners to overcome without obtuse outside research. While I had a sense of accomplishment every time I made progress, said progress at times felt like I was an infant thrown into water and expected to swim straight away. I might manage it, but it's not the ideal teaching method to leave me feeling comfortable going forward.",2015-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738293765d6778758d09,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,61,It's difficult for me to widely recommend Human Resource Machine.,2015-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738293765d6778758d64,We Got This Covered,Shaan Joshi,80,"As clever as it is charming, Human Resource Machine is a must-have for anyone interested in puzzles and programming. ",2015-10-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d86738293765d6778758d5b,PC Gamer,Angus Morrison,75,"A technically excellent educational game, but dry for all but maths enthusiasts.",2015-10-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,fa12d8a775a14c29863354f05999e621 5d866ea493765d677873b584,Geeks Under Grace,,67,"It's a great game for a younger audience who wouldn't mind the slowness to it, but for those who are used to instant gratification games, this is not for you.",2014-12-30T05:00:00.000Z,False,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea593765d677873b662,Pure Xbox,Josephine Johnson,60,"Costume Quest 2 is a repetitive carbon copy of the 2010 title and should probably have been DLC or released as part of a double pack with the original on Xbox One. It's a fun game, but with realistically only six hours of playing time on hand, it may leave you wanting.",2014-11-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea493765d677873b5e9,Digitally Downloaded,Shaan Joshi,80,"Even with all of its Halloween charm, Costume Quest 2's greatest strength is that it knows its limits. It's a short experience, and it's to it benefit as it never feels bloated. It's the quintessential bite-sized RPG, wrapped in all the Halloween charm you could ever hope for.",2014-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea493765d677873b5db,New Game Network,Alex Moore,70,"A heart-warming, nostalgic sequel to everyone's favourite Halloween adventure. If you enjoyed the first game, Give Wren and Reynold another go, but Costume Quest 2 sticks close to the original's formula.",2014-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea493765d677873b5c2,NintendoWorldReport,Bryan Rose,85,"Costume Quest 2 has a lot to like, especially with its fun gameplay and witty, clever story. It isn't a particularly long title, but the five hours I spent with it was a blast. Some framerate troubles persist here and there, and the trick-or-treat aspect can get redundant after a while, but the faults I had with the game are minimal compared to the overall experience. It's definitely a game that is not only a treat, but won't rot out your teeth after finishing it.",2014-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea693765d677873b6ea,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,70,"Being too similar to the first game and finishing far too quickly keep 'Costume Quest 2' from greatness. It maintains its predecessor's wit, although the jokes have been diluted somewhat, as have the mechanics. It could most accurately be described as a playable cartoon, and is a short and sweet romp for any RPG fan who doesn't mind its cuteness or brevity.",2014-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea593765d677873b631,Nintendo Life,Alex Olney,60,"Costume Quest 2 is an enjoyable romp through an appealing story of fun and sugary treats. The characters are all delightful and the game looks the part. Unfortunately the novelty of the combat wears thin rather quickly and some crippling performance issues can at times make the game a frustrating mess. Its simplistic gameplay is more suited to those with less gaming experience, but there's still plenty to be enjoyed by more hardcore fans looking for something a bit more relaxing or less complicated for a change; just be prepared to play for the charm and story instead of the repetitive combat sequences.",2014-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea593765d677873b665,ZTGD,Ken McKown,60,"Costume Quest 2 on consoles is not a bad game by any means, but it failed to keep me interested during most of its short duration. I wanted to laugh more and I wanted navigating these charming environments to not feel like such a chore, but most importantly I wanted to have more fun than I did.",2014-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea593765d677873b65f,Arcade Sushi,Sarah LeBoeuf,80,"Halloween may be over, but you should take the chance to go trick-or-treating once again with Costume Quest 2.",2014-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea593765d677873b668,We Got This Covered,Christian Law,70,"Double Fine has brought back Wren and Reynolds in another adventure to save Halloween in Costume Quest 2, a sequel that manages to improve on almost every weak aspect of the first outing while pushing the story further in a way that's not incredibly ridiculous.",2014-11-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea693765d677873b6f7,GameCrate,Robert Workman,75,"While Costume Quest 2 does take some getting used to as far as its simple presentation and tricky battle system go, it's still an enjoyable sequel that fans will want to indulge in. Just be careful with the tricks that come along with these treats.",2014-11-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea493765d677873b5d2,Push Square,Graham Banas,70,"Costume Quest 2 is a pretty bog standard RPG, but it's outfitted with charm by the bucket load, and that's its real appeal. Sure, the gameplay doesn't exactly elevate a well-established genre, but it's strong enough to suck you into the game's light, carefree fiction, and that happens to be enough. In a world where games are getting darker and darker, this is like a welcome breath of fresh air, and, if nothing else, it's nice to feel like a kid again – even if the experience won't necessarily last that long.",2014-10-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea693765d677873b701,GameTrailers,Brandon Jones,72,"You can wrap up the story in about 6 hours. There are 12 costumes to try on and 27 cards to collect. Whether you can handle the grind or not Costume Quest 2 is a shallow game. It's also a celebration of this sacred holiday that you may find yourself replaying next year. If there's still time before the sun rises on November 1st, you may not regret buying this game.",2014-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea693765d677873b6f0,CGMagazine,Reid McCarter,70,Costume Quest 2 is at its best when the repetitive role-playing combat system takes a backseat to its adventure-style exploration and dialogue.,2014-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea593765d677873b66b,Metro GameCentral,David Jenkins,40,"A disappointing sequel that only compounds the failures of the original, while also featuring Double Fine's least amusing script so far.",2014-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea593765d677873b65c,God is a Geek,Dan Naylor,65,Like opening up a bag of Haribo to find a lone Murray mint.,2014-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea693765d677873b6f3,IGN,Dave Rudden,78,"Costume Quest 2 improves on the first's combat and funny campaign, but the health and navigation systems need a revamp.",2014-10-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea693765d677873b6f9,GameWatcher,Chris Capel,75,"All Costume Quest needed was a more interesting battle system, better quests and a longer more involving story to be a great game. Costume Quest 2 has better quests and a more interesting story, and a better designed world. It's still got the excellent writing, sound, and music that'll keep most people happy, but it was the battle system that needed an overhaul most and it hasn't had it.",2014-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea693765d677873b6ed,Softpedia,Andrei Dobra,70,"Costume Quest 2 is a decent sequel in terms of story but lacks the necessary gameplay innovations. Environments are varied but a bit confusing and some of the new costumes are relatively fun, while others recycle abilities seen in the first two experiences. As such, while fans will certainly enjoy the ""more of the same"" nature of the new title, those looking for more new things might have to go elsewhere.",2014-10-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea693765d677873b72e,RPG Fan,Kyle E. Miller,70,An almost apathetic sequel that accomplishes nothing more and a little less than its predecessor.,2014-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea493765d677873b5d5,Eurogamer,Tom Bramwell,75,"Costume Quest 2 isn't a long game - it took me around six hours to complete, including almost all the side quests - but even a short game can outstay its welcome, and while there is still a great concept at the core of Double Fine's Halloween series, if anything this sequel is even further away from nailing it than its predecessor. Shallow and repetitive, Costume Quest 2's winsome appearance and occasional wit never quite obscure the busywork at its core.",2014-10-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea693765d677873b6fb,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"Costume Quest 2 makes key changes to the way battles unfold, removing the unique play style of each costume. The streamlined mechanics work to the game's advantage, especially when you are trying to focus on bonus attacks, as well as blocking and countering. The dialogue is well-written, but the last hour or so of the game falls short of expectations. Parts of the narrative aren't explained as well as they should be, and the last battle in the game occurs rather abruptly.",2014-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea593765d677873b6ac,GameSpot,Justin Haywald,70,"Costume Quest 2 is a charming sequel that fixes most of its predecessor's flaws, though it remains a very short, overly simple experience.",2014-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea693765d677873b6fe,PC Gamer,Christopher Livingston,70,"Adorable, amusing, colorful and well-animated, but the combat is too simplistic and repetitive to remain interesting throughout the game.",2014-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea493765d677873b5d8,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alec Meer,0,"In other words, despite its combat being such a chore, take that on the chin and Costume Quest 2 just about finds its way to being the sort of game we want Double Fine to make – a puzzle-adventure with gags and fun characters silly ideas. Only just about, though. Is it a children's game? Yeah, but so what?",2014-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea693765d677873b734,USgamer,Kat Bailey,80,"Lightweight but inventive, Costume Quest 2 feels like a Pixar adventure masquerading as an RPG. It goes out of its way to keep things simple... perhaps too simple at times. But its simplicity is redeemed by its terrific art and wry sense of humor, and most importantly, the sheer fun of its premise.",2014-10-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea593765d677873b670,ACG,Jeremy Penter,75,,2014-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea693765d677873b6e1,GamesRadar+,Matt Elliott,70,"Costume Quest 2 is more treat than trick. Some unfortunate repetition means it's best enjoyed in moderation, but it's still colourful, sweet and slightly addictive.",2014-10-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea593765d677873b6a5,Destructoid,Alasdair Duncan,80,Costume Quest 2 still has that Double Fine charm and any game that includes a Blazing Saddles joke in 2014 is okay in my book.,2014-10-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea593765d677873b66d,Game Informer,Jeff Cork,68,"Slight improvements to the original game are welcome, though it's still not quite as fun as it is funny",2014-10-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea493765d677873b5cf,Shacknews,Ozzie Mejia,80,Costume Quest 2 delivers more of the sweet RPG mechanics and smile-inducing humor from the 2011 sequel.,2014-10-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea493765d677873b5bf,MMORPG.com,William Murphy,80,"If, like me, you love the Halloween time of year and are nostalgic for the days of trick or treating and sugar-fueled nights… pick up Costume Quest 2 for its budget price of fifteen bucks and make it a new tradition every year. You'll be glad you did.",2014-10-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5d866ea693765d677873b731,Polygon,Justin McElroy,60,"Costume Quest 2 has charm, but not much imagination",2014-10-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,62488ccca67b455891967a4cfc6dea24 5f1f02c9d88e035744c1be68,RedTieGuy,Basil Frank,60,,2019-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec493765d67787a0db1,The Game Fanatics,Joel Ramirez,75,"Rage 2's Gameplay is incredibly fun and fluid. The vehicle combat and story are the biggest let down, as well as an empty open world. ",2019-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ebd93765d67787a0a07,Geeks Under Grace,,70,"Rage 2 is a great single player open world FPS game with plenty of action and enemies to kill, but the lackluster plot holds the game back.",2019-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5f29485cd88e035744c1e00e,Enternity.gr,Platon Peppas,70,"For at least twelve hours that the game lasts, it definitely offers fun, and even if the side quests do not have much to offer to the lore in general, they are reasons for more shooting.",2019-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5e27772fc25afe0e75c302ce,Marooners' Rock,Andrew Peggs,80,"After many hours of fun, I can’t wait to get back to RAGE 2.",2019-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ebd93765d67787a09ee,BoxPlayUK,Jonathan Thomas,80,"Would I recommend this game? Yes, purely because it is so much fun to play, it's random, over the top and bat shit crazy. I guess that is one thing that sets it apart from other open worlds, I don't think there is much if anything that is as crazy in the open world genre as this is. Rage 2 will more than likely consume a lot of hours of your time with all the different things there are to do within the world, but it's so much fun that you probably won't even notice. Just one more mission?",2019-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec393765d67787a0d8b,GameGrin,Gary Sheppard,65,"It's a game that's definitely worth playing, but it could have been so much better than it really is. For all the vibrant pink and yellow, it's the game equivalent of beige.",2019-06-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5de7c831ad4f81777e1f440f,TheReviewGeek,Greg Wheeler,45,"Rage 2 is not a bad game but it's not a particularly good one either. At its best, this bland open world is overshadowed by glimmers of brilliance in its combat. At its worst, Rage 2 borders on mundane and laborious, taking liberties with your time through meaningless quests and unskippable dialogue. If you value your time, Rage 2 is not a game I can recommend. Its combat is spread far too thinly and the few shining moments of brilliance are dimmed by a mundane tasks and mechanics we've seen time and time again, delivered with more flair in other games.",2019-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec393765d67787a0d94,PCMag,Gabriel Zamora,70,"Rage 2 is a fantastic action game, if judged purely on your ability to blow away post-apocalyptic punks. However, its mediocre story and gameplay padding dulls the experience a bit.",2019-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec393765d67787a0d9a,Pardis Game,علیرضا رزمجویی,75,"RAGE 2 provides one of the best first-person combat systems in an open world that you can only enjoy it while killing and destroying enemies and upgrading the fascinating abilities. A game that with all of its flaws, every FPS fan should experience ",2019-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec393765d67787a0d96,Paste Magazine,Cole Henry,50,"The wasteland is varied enough and yet it somehow manages to feel the same no matter where I am on the map. Rage 2 exists, it is playable, and it will keep you busy for awhile. Fyodor Dostoevsky's The Idiot also exists, it is readable, and it will keep you busy for awhile. Do I recommend either of them? Nope.",2019-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec393765d67787a0d92,GBAtemp,Jakub Kowalski,66,"RAGE 2 lives up to his name by mildly enraging the player - like Icarus, it comes so close to being great and then fumbles on the basics. There are some good ideas here, they just needed more direction and polish. It's not a ""bad"" game, not by any means, but it's not ""good"" either, it just ""is"". It sits in that mid-point where games that are ""kinda fun"" reside. Should you buy it? Sure. When it's on sale and you're itching for a shooter.",2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec393765d67787a0d8d,MonsterVine,Diego Escala,70,Rage 2 offers another typical “open world shooter with activities” for those who need another fix since Far Cry 5 last.,2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec393765d67787a0d86,VideoTime,Jesus Mendoza,87,"Open world games are a delicacy today, so much so that developers go far beyond what fans ask and end up delivering great titles that should not go unnoticed by any player.",2019-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0d3f,Softpedia,Silviu Stahie,70,"All in all, Rage 2 is a good way to pass the time, especially since this summer is going to be a long one and there aren't major releases planned. The story itself can be finished quickly if you ignore the sidequests, but if you want to do everything, you're going to spend at least double that.",2019-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0d47,PSX Brasil,Luis Guilherme Machado Camargo,70,"RAGE 2 has an amazing battle system, but it gives the player few opportunities to properly use it. The open world and its elements aren't well used and, in the worst cases, prevent the game to show its true potential.",2019-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec393765d67787a0d7e,GearNuke,Khurram Imtiaz,75,"RAGE 2 offers an incredibly stylish and pleasing combat system with a variety of weapons and skills, but the open world traversal and a disappointing story make it a less than stellar experience.",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0d50,pressakey.com,Tobias Heinen,60,"At Rage 2, absolutely nothing is dared. The generic Open-World always has the same tasks and picks up gameplay mechanics that we've seen a thousand times before. Apart from the really good hit feedback and the action-packed fights, there is simply nothing to get. The pale characters are forgotten after a few days, the story only motivates a few hours and the races are a horror. If you only want to dig up bandit fortresses with cool moves and fat guns, you'll find some entertainment here, but not for the full price.",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0d3d,New Game Network,Eric Hall,61,"RAGE 2 held plenty of potential, but even considering how great the combat is, falls well short of that goal. The sequel is hampered by the same issues that cropped up in the original. The campaign is a non-factor and the open-world needed more life in it. Third time's the charm?",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0d00,Gameplanet,Baz Macdonald,60,"Rage 2 is an incredibly well-executed combat loop that has been utterly buried by a terrible story, boring and repetitive tasks such as driving and infuriating time sinks such as collectible hunting.",2019-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec393765d67787a0d60,Thumb Culture,Craig M. Patten,80,"I have enjoyed every minute I have spent playing Rage 2 since its release, and I’m looking forward to diving into the DLC down the road. Rage 2 is going to get the Thumb Culture Gold Award from me for being so damn fun, in spite of its short length. It’s not often I play many games lately that I look forward to playing again. I definitely recommend it.",2019-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0d49,AnaitGames,Víctor Manuel Martínez García,60,id Software and Avalanche team up to create an open world shooter that sacrifices originality to let the excellent gunplay shine --with uneven results.,2019-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0d44,Mighty Games Mag,Daniel Walter,78,"As a fan of postapocalyptic scenarios I was really looking forward to the release of Rage 2. Even if the fulminant intro, the fast paced Doom-like battles and the handling of the vehicles convinced me completely, the dull and monotonous open-world prevent the shooter from fullfilling its potential.",2019-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0d11,The Digital Fix,Stephen Hudson,60,"Rage 2 sadly epitomises everything that's stale about the gaming market today, and while it's by no means a bad game, it's just one that should have released years ago, if at all.",2019-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0d0a,Unboxholics,Θέμης Μπολτσής,50,Would I recommend Rage 2 to a friend? If you really like shooters then the answer is simple. Gunplay is enjoyable and one of the best out there but if you're looking for something that goes the extra mile then you should look for something else.,2019-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0d05,God is a Geek,Chris White,70,"Whilst Rage 2 offers an intense wave of combat, the open world is dull, and the story and missions rarely excite",2019-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0d13,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Oscar Garcia Mompean,85,"Mind-blowing weapons, funny mechanics, frantic shoot-outs, dozens of hours of content and a unique visual identity make Rage 2 the funniest and most recommendable shooter of this generation.",2019-05-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0cfd,SomHráč.sk,Róbert Herda,60,"Rage 2's main problem is that it lacks an identity of its own and feels like every other game made by Avalanche. The action is thrilling, but everything else is lacking. The game will end up being forgotten even quicker than its predecessor from 2011 was.",2019-05-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0d02,Saudi Gamer,نواف النغموش,50,Rage 2's style of offensive play initially drives you to progress but its tedious world thwarts your enjoyment.,2019-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0d41,PlayStation Galaxy,Jarren Navarrete,70,"Overall, Rage 2 is a fun game. Surprisingly a bit short for an open world experience as I was able to beat it at below 14 hours. But it is still worth playing if you are a fan of Doom.",2019-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0d07,AbsoluteXbox,Andy Langers,80,"Overall I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Rage 2 and stayed with it through the story unlike the previous game, great fun.",2019-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0cac,Jump Dash Roll,Daniel Garrod,80,"Oh, what a day! What a lovely day! Rage 2 comes screaming into the world adorned with pink neon and a stinking attitude problem. Big guns, fast cars, blood-soaked combat and a ridiculous sense of fun make for one of the most thoroughly entertaining games of 2019.",2019-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 628e00e80bfe2deada1770a1,Capsule Computers,Travis Bruno,70,Rage 2 offers exhilarating combat with firearms and Nanotrite abilities making the player feel like a powerhouse but its lacking open world and story structure drags down the experience between firefights.,2019-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0cb6,Blast Away the Game Review,Dustin Murphy,75,"RAGE 2 at the end of the day, is a shooter you shouldn't miss as long as you don't mind making it last through exploring a fully fleshed-out open world, that, at times, does feel slightly hollow, but still rather organic to most games of this type through side-missions, daily bounties, and even live-events that crop up rather often.",2019-05-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0cb9,Gameblog,Rami Bououd,60,"Rage 2 is a satisfying FPS. Even if if the whole weapon and powers' package feel generous in order to fight dozens and dozens of enemies, campaign feels very short, and its world is not what we can call very lively and full of interesting things to do.",2019-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec193765d67787a0c6f,GotGame,Paul Jennette,85,"Rage 2 is a buy simply because of where it shines; fun, destructive, gripping, and exciting balls-to-the-wall gameplay.",2019-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0d4e,Gaming Nexus,Sean Colleli,85,"While it's a bit slow to start, frontloaded with tutorials and exposition, and generally muddled at the outset, Rage 2 shapes up into an incredibly fun time and a natural evolution of a franchise I was worried Id had written off as a dead end.",2019-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec293765d67787a0ca9,VGChartz,Evan Norris,60,A serviceable sandbox shooter with wasted potential.,2019-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec193765d67787a0c85,GameSkinny,John Schutt,60,"Great gunplay can't salvage an empty world, shoddy writing, and multiple wasted opportunities.",2019-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5d867ec193765d67787a0c74,Player2.net.au,Dylan Burns,50,"When everything clicks, Rage 2 is a crazy fun ride that manages to get the heart pumping with bloodlust. I just wish that the open world was more compelling",2019-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,26c8bec5ae4f44b6b942b9564e81cafc 5ff1bb030f8974118c937b2d,Gamer's Palace,Manuel Eichhorn,73,Assassin's Creed Unity on Stadia is a good game - and I'd like to see more series entries like this one. A proper remaster with all the technical glitches fixed might be a good start.,2021-01-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5f0c7025d88e035744c1a4eb,TheReviewGeek,Greg Wheeler,40,"Assassin’s Creed Unity is not a good game. It’s a buggy, poorly written adventure that received a lot of criticism from the fan-base when it released back in 2014. 6 years later, that criticism is still warranted as Unity remains a buggy, poorly written title that stands out as one of the worst games in the Creed franchise.",2020-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9c93765d677873b283,ACG,Jeremy Penter,75,,2014-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9c93765d677873b28e,PCMag,Gabriel Zamora,60,"Ubisoft makes some good changes to its Assassin's Creed formula with Unity, but the game is doomed to mediocrity due to its lack of polish and originality.",2014-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9993765d677873b0ed,SelectButton,Marcus Jones,70,"Many have complained about the number of glitches within Assassin's Creed: Unity, and while I have experienced some myself, the game is still playable and fun at that. It's got a solid core and I've enjoyed the story, but I feel like Ubisoft completely dropped the ball with some aspects. The connectivity they've forced upon players is just a major drag on the game and I feel cheated that because of their broken systems, I am unable to participate in every piece of Unity. If you can get past that, however, you'll certainly enjoy the game.",2014-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9c93765d677873b289,Gamers FTW,Jamal Khan,,While there are some positives such as the murder mysteries there is not enough to make this game worth purchasing.,2014-12-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9c93765d677873b297,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,82,"Assassin's Creed: Unity symbolises what is both good and bad in the modern day videogame industry. It may have received patches, but that's the videogame industries modern day cop-out.",2014-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9c93765d677873b265,The Jimquisition,Jim Sterling,50,Assassin's Creed Unity is a beautiful game that's fun to play with friends. It's also an outmoded mess that incenses with its dated controls and shoves Ubisoft's executive-minded priorities directly in the player's face.,2014-12-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9c93765d677873b28b,GameGrin,James Furlong,65,"While it offers little new content and is poorly optimised, Unity does offer the prime Assassin's Creed experience.",2014-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9b93765d677873b23d,Arcade Sushi,John Llewellyn Martin,70,"For a game called Assassin's Creed ""Unity,"" this title sure deviates from the rest of its brotherhood by being the most frustrating iteration in the bunch.",2014-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9993765d677873b11b,IBTimes UK,James Etherington-Smith,60,"Assassin's Creed Unity attempted to improve some core problems with the franchise, but in the rush to meet the Christmas deadline, those efforts have fallen short.",2014-12-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9a93765d677873b198,GamingBolt,Andy Brice,80,"Take to the streets of Paris and experience the Revolution, assassin style.",2014-11-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9c93765d677873b26e,GameWatcher,Nick Horth,65,"Despite some good ideas and an entertaining tale, this isn't a revolution for the franchise. Considering the hype and the promises made compared to the final experience, it actually feels like a step backwards.",2014-11-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9a93765d677873b19b,TheSixthAxis,Gareth Chadwick,70,"Unity is an impressive technical achievement despite its issues, and it is certainly a significant step forward for the series as a whole. The difficulty of combat encourages use of the overhauled stealth system, perhaps signalling a shift towards a real focus on stealthy gameplay in the series, which is certainly exciting. And on top of that, it's utterly gorgeous almost all the time.",2014-11-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9993765d677873b11e,gameranx,John Rathiganthan,60,"AC:U has its problems. Some are inherent to the design, some can be rectified by patches and some will get much better in the next iteration. This game made bold changes to an established formula and not everything worked. It seems like Unity will be a great relaunch point, just like the original Assassin's Creed was. But for now, it's not what it could have been. This is going to be both a blessing and a curse to the series going forward.",2014-11-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9993765d677873b0f0,Washington Post,Michael Thomsen,,"In ""Unity"", the arc of the ""Assassin's Creed"" line has become ever clearer as a devolution myth, a lone runner chasing the thread of conspiracy which is unspooling across the centuries derailed by business experiments, untrustworthy technology, and the increasingly insupportable weight of its own storytelling. The result is a regal mirage, opulent and complex but ready to fall apart at the first sign of stress.",2014-11-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9b93765d677873b231,Critical Hit,Zoe Hawkins,70,"If all the bugs were removed, this game would probably score about an 8 - featuring excellent innovations and beautiful graphics. Unfortunately, the game is simply too broken in its current form.",2014-11-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9993765d677873b0a3,ActionTrip,Keri Honea,85,"That said, though, the visual glitches did not ruin any of my game experience. Sure, some of the severe texture problems were jarring, and the hair never once looked real on everyone, as though they're all wearing shiny wigs, but it never once hindered gameplay or made my sessions less fun. In this day and age when graphical expectations and perfection demands are rather high, I realize that it may be difficult for many to look past these issues, but those who do will have a rewarding experience awaiting them. Stabbing Templars with a hidden blade has never been more fun.",2014-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9993765d677873b0b7,DarkZero,Jorge S Fernandez,40,"As of this writing, Ubisoft has created a live blog that promises to address all of the technical issues that is plaguing their high profile game. Considering their misplaced priorities, however, they hardly deserve a pass for releasing Assassin's Creed Unity in the miserable shape that it's in, which damages both this decent entry in the series as well as the very AC brand itself.",2014-11-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9893765d677873b02c,Impulsegamer,Kyle Sudukis,84,"Although Assassin's Creed Unity doesn't reach the same heights of last year's Black Flag, it definitely screams next-gen, however it is plagued by some graphical bugs and occasional slowdowns. Thankfully this doesn't hamper the gameplay experience too much.",2014-11-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9c93765d677873b291,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,76,"Assassin's Creed: Unity leaps into the new console generation with uncertainty. There are moments of excellence here, but the overall experience is very familiar and brings its own set of problems.",2014-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9c93765d677873b268,Dealspwn,Matt Gardner,50,"Far from pointing the way forwards for the series, Assassin's Creed: Unity is a model of creative indecision and corporate policy -- a corpulent, broken mess that plays neither to its own strengths nor to its fanbase. There are flashes of promise here, moments when everything comes together, and the game's content package is hefty, but ultimately Unity proves to be a mercifully forgettable disappointment.",2014-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9c93765d677873b25d,Digitally Downloaded,,60,"Unity plays well, but it's not really good enough for a AAA-game to play well, and this especially applies to Assassin's Creed, which has always been a franchise with stronger narrative and thematic value than its counterparts. I see potential in a Napoleonic-era trilogy for the Assassin's Creed franchise. As I wrote in my Rogue review, I'd love for the next game to star a Cossack doing his thing as Napoleon bears down on Moscow. But for the next one I would hope that Ubisoft puts more effort into crafting an interesting and original narrative than working on the multiplayer nonsense.",2014-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9b93765d677873b223,Telegraph,Jack Harper,70,"Assassin's Creed Unity's technical woes have overshadowed an otherwise excellent, if familiar, Parisian adventure.",2014-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9993765d677873b0af,TechnoBuffalo,Eric Frederiksen,0,"Unity isn't a bad game. If you want to tour Paris, if you want to encounter some of the era's historical figures, that part of Assassin's Creed is intact and, in many ways, better than ever. There are some fun missions to enjoy, as well. But if a consistent, bug-free experience is even slightly your thing, wait on this at the very least. Give Ubisoft a few months to get it out of beta or maybe just wait for next year when the team has a better handle on the engine and the new consoles.",2014-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9993765d677873b0a0,The A.V. Club,Drew Toal,100,"Ubisoft has proven that it is capable of pushing the series in a novel direction, and that's why the complacency of Unity is especially disappointing.",2014-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9c93765d677873b273,Worth Playing,Brian Dumlao,60,"Assassin's Creed: Unity is full of ideas and systems that don't gel or haven't reached their potential. The return to an urban sprawl is fine after playing in the wide-open spaces of the last few games, and the setting is gorgeous even in its state of decay. The core action is largely the same, with the small amount of improvements being very welcome at this stage in the life of the series. With the plethora of single-player and co-op missions available to the player, the game is full of content that is in line with the series' earlier titles. However, the bevy of technical hiccups, from poor online connectivity to bad stuttering to degrading audio, makes this title feel like a rushed effort. Of all of the entries released on home platforms thus far, Unity is difficult to recommend to even the most die-hard of franchise fans.",2014-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9993765d677873b0ea,Press Start,Mehdi Zadnane,70,"Assassin’s Creed: Unity is an evolution of the franchise’s core in every way, but its next step into the next generation is a problematic one. Whilst Unity offers an amazing environment, great gameplay and a great atmosphere, its technical issues hold this good game from being great. Unity may not be the most stable and technically-refined title on current generation hardware, but once you overlook technical difficulties and its lackluster narrative, you'll without a doubt have an amazing time with it.",2014-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9c93765d677873b262,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,50,"Assassin's Creed: Unity would already be a mediocre game, but the quality of this PC port brings the series to new lows.",2014-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9c93765d677873b276,TrueAchievements,Marc Hollinshead,80,"When we look at Assassin's Creed Unity as a whole, it's a favourable addition to the series. The new assassin is worthy of the title, the world is huge and filled with life, the game itself looks great and the free-running is better than ever. However, the co-op is more of a ""take it or leave it"" element. It's fun, no doubt about it, but it just doesn't feel as important as it should have been. You won't be missing out on a great deal if you decide to roam Paris alone but if you have a friend to tag along with, you'll find plenty of enjoyment. For the first title of the series exclusive to new-gen consoles, Unity is a satisfying game and any Assassin's Creed fan should feel right at home with it.",2014-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9c93765d677873b26b,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,60,"'Assassin's Creed Unity' is a conundrum. Some of its components have been put together well, like the visual quality of Paris and the co-op. Other parts are a bit uglier and have still made it into the final product, the glaring dearth of proper bug testing foremost among them. Ultimately, the latter outweigh the former, and this game can safely be passed over by all but the most loyal fans. The Assassins have seen better days.",2014-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9a93765d677873b19e,GameCrate,Karim Lahlou,80,"Assassin's Creed: Unity suffers from a stale plot, occasionally intolerable gameplay mechanics, and the lack of novelty when compared to other titles in the Assassin's Creed franchise. Nevertheless, its superior graphics, wonderful sense of atmosphere, and replay value prevent it from being a flop.",2014-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9993765d677873b0db,Gamers Heroes,,70,"Assassin’s Creed: Unity is the best looking title I’ve played on the PlayStation 4 to date, and a bloody good one at that. Worth every penny.",2014-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9893765d677873b023,Gameplanet,Matt Maguire,60,"Unity simply isn't ready for release. The majority of its new systems aren't refined enough, and its existing ones are showing their age. It's still intermittently enjoyable, but a serious step down from last year's Black Flag.",2014-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9893765d677873b020,CGMagazine,Jake Magee,70,"Once I was done observing from afar and directly interacting with the world, the persistent problems reared their ugly heads. Assassin's Creed Unity's attractiveness is only skin deep.",2014-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9c93765d677873b294,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alec Meer,0,"Not a disaster then, but Unity is Assassin's Creed reverting to type despite its glitzy surface. For that reason, and not for the belly-aching about performance and paygating, Unity is probably one to skip.",2014-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9c93765d677873b270,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,50,"The consequences of brash actions are glossed over, and the last three sequences of the game feel redundant, with back-to-back assassinations occurring first at public guillotines and then private dinner parties.",2014-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9c93765d677873b25f,PC Gamer,Tom Senior,65,"A magnificent city full of exciting assassination missions, marred by broken co-op and technical issues.",2014-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9b93765d677873b1ef,GameZone,Mike Splechta,75,"A reboot and evolution in one gorgeous package, that unfortunately didn't get a full pass through QA testing.",2014-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d866e9993765d677873b09d,Metro GameCentral,Roger Hargreaves,50,"Not the bold new reinvention that Assassin's Creed needed but instead a rushed, patently unfinished mess whose improvements are minor and failings more obvious than ever.",2014-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,534710b9b01d46b49a8d31ce5ad8ff36 5d867a9493765d6778785af2,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,60,"While the value proposition across both platforms is similar, it's worth noting the first level is free on mobile. Maybe try it out there and if you're still curious, hop over to Switch and play it handheld. It's not worth trying any other way and it might be worth playing for the wanton death and puzzles.",2019-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,1516933c27344f478d04efa7ccaa623e 5d867a9493765d6778785aec,IGN Spain,Ángel Llamas,73,"WIth its cute graphics and its original approach, Death is coming has the potential to become an instant classic. Ironically, its short life makes the game way too little, as far as some mistakes such as impossibility to replay some puzzles, are a heavy burden that make the game stay in the middle of nowhere.",2019-04-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,1516933c27344f478d04efa7ccaa623e 5d867a9493765d6778785ae9,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,90,"For a game about death and murder, Death Coming has rather comical and upbeat gameplay. No two playthroughs will be the same as each NPC has their own set agenda which could change based on the weather that kicks in or become altered if you failed to activate a trap in time. This game is basically one giant logical 'trial and error' game in which you must think a few steps ahead in order to perform genocide and emerge the victor. I doubt you've played anything quite like this within the last few years (at least).",2019-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,1516933c27344f478d04efa7ccaa623e 5d867a9493765d6778785af4,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",John Walker,,"This could have been the Hidden Folks of murdering. And it's all there, underneath the mess, waiting for someone to rescue. Sadly that has, so far, not been realised.",2017-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,1516933c27344f478d04efa7ccaa623e 5d867a9493765d6778785afa,PC Invasion,Paul Younger,80,A great puzzler with a sinister twist. Embrace its strangeness.,2017-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,1516933c27344f478d04efa7ccaa623e 5fdfe5dd8add7352830ff253,GameGrin,Blake Hawthorn,70,Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition may not be the prettiest game in the world on the Switch but the sheer amount of content and the overall enjoyment of it does make up for the visuals and even the performance.,2020-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5fac3ca6038871749d414bfd,Screen Rant,Cody Peterson,40,"Jurassic World Evolution was never a perfect game, but there were some fans of the Jurassic Park franchise that felt it was worth their time. Despite the shallow simulation aspects and repetitive tasks forced on them, many players still enjoyed creating and admiring the various dinosaurs in their park. Because of the poor graphics on the Nintendo Switch version of Jurassic World Evolution, however, there is little here to keep players entertained - and those interested in the premise are better off revisiting its previous platforms instead.",2020-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5fac3b96038871749d414bea,Game Rant,Riley Trepanier,80,"Jurassic World Evolution's Switch port has a lot of great qualities, and comes across as one of the best management sims for the Nintendo console.",2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5f1f09c5d88e035744c1bf39,RedTieGuy,Basil Frank,85,,2019-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9d93765d67787929cf,Niche Gamer,Frank Streva,65," If you like the idea of building your own dinosaur theme park and are a big fan of the franchise, then Jurassic World Evolution is still a decent buy during a sale. Just be prepared to battle with some wonky mechanics and disappointingly simple management options.",2019-02-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9d93765d67787929cd,The A.V. Club,William Hughes,,"In the end, Jurassic World Evolution can never quite transcend a certain knocked-off feeling tied to its licensed roots.",2019-01-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d677879298d,GameXplain,,60,,2018-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9d93765d67787929c0,GamesFinest,Jeanette Kanitz,80,"With ""Jurassic World Evolution"" Frontier Developments delivers a presentable construction game, which is primarily dedicated to the supply and development of dinosaurs. The interaction between the dinosaurs as well as the design of new species is exciting if you do your job well. But even if the representation of the giant lizards knows how to captivate, the other environment offers rather little to do. All in all, however, this circumstance can be overcome and ""Jurassic World Evolution"" proves to be an entertaining title with small weaknesses.",2018-08-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d67787929b5,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Antonio Ganga,88,"Design, control and manage your own ""Jurassic Park"" in this new management game that comes from the hand of Frontier based on the new films of the franchise, but be careful not to mess up the dinosaurs!",2018-08-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d67787929a1,GameOctane,Noelpd,83,"Strategy is key in this game, from protecting your buildings from storms out to making sure your park guests do not get eaten and enjoy themselves. Jurassic World Evolution is a solid game that I would recommend to anyone. I think the Jurassic Park fans out there will be very happy with what they have done here. If your a gamer that takes a look at it for a month or dive deep into it for an extended period of time, I do not think it will disappoint.",2018-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d6778792999,GameMAG,,80,"Jurassic World Evolution is a dream project for the fans of the film, but it's not for everyone. Slow gameplay and some unfinished elements can scare off certain players. However, if you are in love with Spielberg's films and have a ton of toy dinosaurs, then this game can not be missed.",2018-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d6778792997,PS4Blog.net,,85,"As you can tell from my review, I loved crafting my own Jurassic World parks and hatching the many dinosaurs in the game. My kids were also amazed by the dinosaurs I was creating from the genome my expeditions found. The presentation of this game is top-notch, and includes many different easy to understand mini-games that will help you make your park better. I definitively recommend you to try this game on PlayStation 4!",2018-07-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d677879299b,PCMag,Sabrina Quinci,60,"This dinosaur-tycoon theme park simulator is bare bones, but delivers a few Jurassic Park-size thrills.",2018-07-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d6778792977,Areajugones,Alfonso Cánovas,75,"Frontier Developments offers an entertaining title under a graphic aspect perfectly linked with the reality of the dinosaurs. The amount of species to discover add much attraction and the possibility of visit the park in third person is all a success,although those who aren't lovers of the gender can find it boring and repetitive",2018-07-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d6778792981,GameCloud,Kit Fox,75,"Just as in the movies where Jurassic World succeeded where Jurassic Park failed, yet still succumbed to the same problems, Jurassic World Evolution outdoes its predecessors while still having a lot of the same core issues. The dinosaurs are glorious to look at and are worth the price alone, but in a game with so many other problems and odd decisions, it’s almost annoying to have to plod through it just to unlock the next creature. With a robust, fantastic set of source material to draw on and a legacy of some really outstanding business management games to refer back to, Frontier Developments could absolutely tweak things and make Jurassic World Evolution a game to entirely break the mould. Until that happens, though, we’re just gonna have to see how this one shapes up, because right now it feels like it needed just tiny bit more work on its DNA before it was brought to life. Fingers crossed this game eventually finds a way.",2018-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d677879296d,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"I must say I really enjoyed building and running my own Jurassic World park. It's not perfect, and certainly given the heritage of the developer in theme park games we possibly could have expected a bit more from it, but you just never know what DLC and the ongoing development promised of the game might bring.",2018-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9d93765d67787929bd,PowerUp!,Leo Stevenson,86,Frontier Developments has done an amazing job with Jurassic World Evolution. Fans of the film series or those who enjoy sim management games will find plenty to keep them occupied. Jurassic World Evolution is highly recommended.,2018-07-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d6778792988,Wccftech,Nathan Birch,60,"Jurassic World Evolution is lavishly produced and sporadically engaging, but it fails to infuse the park simulation genre with much big-screen excitement. If cloning cool-looking dinosaurs and dealing with a few light management elements is enough for you, Jurassic World Evolution should satisfy, but if you're looking for a deeper level of strategy or true dino chaos, you'll likely be disappointed. I'd recommend most Jurassic Park fans wait until this one, uh, finds a way to the bargain bin.",2018-07-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d67787929b0,MonsterVine,Diego Escala,60,"Jurassic World Evolution is a serviceable game in the genre and the dinosaurs look absolutely stunning, but some highly questionable design decisions really hold back what could have been the next greatest park simulator.",2018-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d677879297a,ZTGD,Ken McKown,70,"When Evolution works, it works beautifully. It is precisely the game I wanted it to be. I wish the free mode was unlocked from the start, but it doesn't take much to get it open. Future updates and some promised free DLC means I will be digging into this game for months to come.",2018-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d6778792971,Jump Dash Roll,Andrew Phillips,60,A fun and educational city builder which unfortunately drags thing out a little too long.,2018-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d677879296f,Gamersky,,66,"Raising dinosaurs in a game is fun, but Jurassic World Evolution somehow makes the thrilling idea boring.",2018-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d677879296a,GameCrate,Christopher Atwood,78,"Jurassic World Evolution is imagination candy for anyone that loves the movies, and despite its flaws it's worth playing if you're looking for a relaxing experience building a theme park full of dinosaurs. It's the perfect combination of engaging objectives and micromanagement to kick back and lose yourself in.",2018-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d6778792965,The Game Fanatics,Matt Dolby,70,"Overall, Jurassic World Evolution really excels in some places but gets wrapped up in trying to replicate movie-type arcs.",2018-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d677879295c,Elite Gamer,Vinny Fanneran,58,"As Phil Daniels once sprechgesanged, ""Accessibility is a preference for the habitual voyeur of what is known as.""",2018-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d6778792959,DualShockers,Ryan Meitzler,75,"While Jurassic World Evolution sometimes can be a bit unwieldy from the number of systems it is balancing at once, Frontier Developments mostly finds a nice middle ground in Evolution between depth and accessibility. As long as I get a few moments to zoom down in and marvel at the wonder of dinosaurs now and then, I'd give careful consideration to endorsing this park.",2018-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d6778792953,TrueAchievements,Megan Walton,90,"For fans of the series and simulation games, Jurassic World Evolution is a must-buy.",2018-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d6778792967,3DNews,Алексей Апанасевич,60,"Jurassic World Evolution tries to please movie fans with familiar music, returning characters and awesome visuals. But if you dig deeper, it quickly becomes clear that Frontier's game is like a dino with a half of genome – it looks good, growls and runs, but is not capable to live for long.",2018-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d6778792962,Impulsegamer,Edwin Millheim,62,Jurassic World Evolution is a game that makes you feel like part of this awesome book and film franchise.,2018-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d6778792956,Player2.net.au,Hope Corrigan,,I can’t recommend a game that plays like this despite enjoying it for the most part – when it actually works.,2018-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d6778792950,New Game Network,Peter Glagowski,50,"Jurassic World Evolution is a very pretty looking game, but one that doesn't have a lot going on under the hood. It can be infuriating, engaging and baffling in equal measure, but is only really made for the most diehard of Jurassic Park fans.",2018-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d6778792974,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,60,"As far as park management goes, Jurassic World Evolution sure is pretty, sadly, it shallow management mechanics makes it for a tough time for other than dino-lovers.",2018-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9d93765d67787929ba,Respawning,Chris Lewis,80,"Overall, Jurassic World: Evolution is a pretty neat game, marred by a few bad design decisions. Although not the deepest park simulator out there, building your own Jurassic Park is too good of a temptation to pass up, and as more content is added over time, the experience is likely to improve more and more. Certainly a fun way to waste a few hours here and there.",2018-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d677879295f,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,80,It’s when you’re not in control of things – like in the snippet that I opened this review with – that the Jurassic World feeling really kicks in during this game. When your T-Rex is fighting Velocirators and your guests are running scared from rampaging Triceratops’ and you’re trying desperately against the odds to put everything back the way it was. It’s sublime.,2018-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9b93765d677879292c,The Indie Game Website,Andrew May,70,"Despite some problems with pacing throughout the game, and the division system which isn't quite convincingly executed, Jurassic World Evolution is the game all dinosaur fans have been waiting for since watching Jurassic Park as a child.",2018-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9b93765d677879292a,Stevivor,Steve Wright,70,"Jurassic World: Evolution is a decent movie tie-in with amazing potential; if Frontier can equip players with the knowledge they need to tackle its increasingly difficult island chain, this one will have some legs.",2018-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9c93765d677879299e,Xbox Sector,Leigh Walker,71,"A good enough park builder, but 65 million years behind what we wanted from the developers of Planet Coaster.",2018-06-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9b93765d6778792927,Gaming Nexus,Kevin O'Connell,55,"Jurassic World: Evolution is an island-making sim where frustration and wait-times are scarier than any of the dinosaurs. The idea of creating 40 dinosaurs and their enclosures sounds like a real treat, but in this case, I'm sure Dr. Grant would have stayed at his dig site.",2018-06-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9b93765d6778792924,Atomix,Alberto Desfassiaux,63,"A pretty short and mediocre tycoon game. Jurassic World: Evolution has a lot of good ideas, but the execution is bad.",2018-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 5d867c9b93765d677879291f,USgamer,Mike Williams,60,"Jurassic World Evolution really captures the feeling of the Jurassic Park/World film franchise: it's equally divided between the majesty of seeing well-animated dinosaurs roaming around and fending off corporate bickering. Unfortunately, the game lacks variety in terms of planning out your ideal Jurassic Park, especially in comparison to Frontier's own Planet Coaster. Evolution tries to lean on dinosaur DNA tampering to make up for that lack, but it's not quite enough. Jurassic World Evolution feels like a solid foundation, but there needs to be more DNA in this amber.",2018-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,d5a8d607058f4accb71aa406dc8cece0 60d37e57bdb8dc2551389271,Game Rant,Noah Vaca,50,"Aerial_Knight's Never Yield presents a not-so-endless runner that oozes coolness, despite failing to present players with engaging gameplay.",2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 61f04fb79e5c48c548d72703,JumpCut PLAY,David Carcasole,100,"Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield is nothing short of an incredible vision and idea executed perfectly. It’s this that makes the reality of Never Yield’s origins a mix of upsetting and uplifting; Neil Jones has spent the last decade as a Black developer doing his best to make it in an industry that he recognized wasn’t making space for him, so he decided to do it himself. If you’d like to learn more about Neil Jones and his journey, I highly recommend reading his recent interview with GamesIndustry.Biz. More than just signing his work by putting his username in the title, Jones is fully stating to the rest of the world that he quite literally will never yield when it comes to doing what he loves to do, and releasing this game is proof of that.",2021-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60b7cc3a2e2890d2541594cc,Cat with Monocle,Seth Hay,75,"Overall, Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield is an entertaining game with a solid combination of running, art, and music. While its replayability can be improved upon, it’s a solid indie title to run with.",2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60b08a6d57ed0e0490ae3143,PSX Brasil,Renan Gaudencio Vale,74,"With speed and assertive gameplay as its main objectives, Aerial_Knight's Never Yield is a game that offers simplicity and dynamism for parkour, as well as for quick thinking to overcome obstacles. The game offers an authentic and well executed experience, but it needs a slightly more defined and explanatory script that allows a direction of the plot.",2021-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60b14be357ed0e0490ae31fb,KeenGamer,Jordan Onslow,75,"Solo developer 'Aerial_Knight' explodes onto the scene both literally and figuratively. This unique 3D side-scroller places the player as a superhuman youngster thrust into a world of chaos, colour and a killer soundtrack to boot. The game kicks major ass.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60a988ad57ed0e0490ae25cc,The Outerhaven Productions,Sean Garmer,80,"Neil Jones has created a terrific showpiece for how to take the classic runner and add in your own special aspects. The gameplay is enjoyable on the harder difficulties and stays just long enough to not wear out its welcome. Speedrunners or Achievement Hunters should rejoice as the game has plenty available for those seeking the perfect run. Perhaps a leaderboard will be added to it in the future that gives them, even more, to go after. Honestly though what will stick with me is the amazing soundtrack and its great sense of style that cements it as one of my favorite games of this year.",2021-05-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 616e459df64fd3ad487a6d03,The Game Crater,Max Mitchelson,75,Aerial_Knight's Never Yield is an unambitious yet entertaining endless runner that stumbles a bit in the story department but stands out with a killer soundtrack and sharp distinctive look.,2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 610b602abbe373ec7b09750a,One More Game,Vincent Ternida,100,"I commend Neil Jones for his passion project and providing us with a unique experience with this free-running game, and I fully support his vision. While the game is a bit light on gameplay, the soundtrack to it is the icing on the cake and I would most definitely recommend buying it and supporting his composer Daniel Wilkins as well. As for the game, it’s an accessible experience that could be easily picked up and once you complete it, harder difficulties could be unlocked for some speedrunning options.",2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60a69e1257ed0e0490ae22e5,GameSkinny,Kenneth Seward Jr.,80,"Aeiral_Knight's Never Yield is a short, yet stylish endless runner with one the year's best soundtracks.",2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60a63f2857ed0e0490ae2254,Use a Potion,,80,"Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield’s auto-running gameplay makes for an exciting time, whilst the slick audio and visuals are top notch throughout. It is a little lacking on replayability after you beat the relatively short campaign, but at the same time the length ensures the gameplay doesn’t get too repetitive. Still, it’d be nice to see online leaderboards or some form of scoring system added in the future, if only to keep players coming back for more. As it stands though, Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield is certainly one of the more impressive auto-runners I’ve played, with the futuristic adventure offering plenty of running, jumping, and sliding thrills… just don’t expect to spend too long with it.",2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60a5aad457ed0e0490ae2211,Checkpoint Gaming,David McNamara,60,"A few odd design decisions prevent Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield from growing into the action-packed blockbuster it yearns to be. While the title finds its footing once you’ve unlocked its speedier and more difficult game modes, it’s a bit of a slog to get there. For those willing to put in the effort to get to that endless runner’s high, there’s a slick experience to be found here. Although less patient parkourists might want to look elsewhere.",2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 6164803744f68f57d8128d36,Hey Poor Player,Josh Speer,80,It’s decidedly short but irrefutably sweet.,2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60bf7ed1ab3e90299df7053d,Noisy Pixel,,50,"Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield doesn’t do anything to stand out as an auto-runner, an already congested genre. While the soundtrack is incredible and the visuals are stylish, the gameplay lacks any sense of fun, creating an almost mindless experience through its 2-hour runtime. The game’s features almost hinder the experience removing the challenge or tension from the stages. Unless you’re aiming to dominate the leaderboard, this is one auto-runner that is all eye-candy with no substance.",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60aba45a57ed0e0490ae278c,PC Invasion,Blake Grundman,80,"This delightful sprint is both beautiful to watch and engrossing to play. Aerial_Knight's Never Yield is a fantastic hour and a half long sprint, that features an outstanding score and plenty of narrative surprises interwoven throughout. Now, if only we had a flow-chart to follow the actual storyline...",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60a8d3ae57ed0e0490ae258a,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,70,"It’s very possible to enjoy Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield despite these issues, especially given its stylish visuals and entertaining soundtrack, but the gameplay needs a few tweaks to make obtaining better times more comfortable and fair.",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60a5a6bd57ed0e0490ae220e,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,80,Aerial_Knight's Never Yield is a fun endless runner game that uses the music as its biggest asset in conveying the rhythm and action to the player. It may be a little short for the more fiscally conservative players but the record focused nature of gameplay and its three challenging difficulties make you return for more every time you finish a full run.,2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60a56c1957ed0e0490ae21fb,GameBlast,Mário Carvalho,80,"Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield easily joins my list of indies that are worth trying out. The constant use of the soundtrack to give an immersive rhythm to the experience is something that is constantly explored in the games industry, however, there are few cases that manage to stand out like this. Its basic gameplay gives accessibility to different audiences while allowing for a considerable level of challenge. Its only counterpoints are the short campaign duration and the lack of a cooperative mode that could take advantage of the dynamic camera transition feature.",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60a5612557ed0e0490ae21bc,Shacknews,Chris Jarrard,50,"Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield succeeds at getting you into the action with little complication, even if it has less depth than a kiddie pool. It does a poor job at explaining Wally’s situation (everything I know about the story came from outside the game) and this further prevents the experience from being more than something that feels like a prototype. It has a low price that matches well with its truncated runtime and the soundtrack is good enough to help you forget some of the shortcomings. Maybe Aerial_Knight’s next outing will have the recipe for success. 5/10 drone slides",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60a52a1ea321e633470960df,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,60,"Aerial_Knight's Never Yield is very obviously a passion project that's had a ton of love poured into its super stylish aesthetics and excellent soundtrack, however, it's also one that's rather sorely lacking in the gameplay department. Wally's runs through this futuristic take on Detroit needed more in the way of challenge and variety in order to keep things interesting - more obstacles, more twists and turns and opportunities to show off your skills as you improve and take on higher difficulties. As things stand, this is one slick looking and sounding game that just doesn't manage to provide an incentive to keep playing for very long.",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60a5257ba321e633470960ce,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,65,"Aerial Knights is a great debut title for developer Niel Jones. While it doesn't disrupt the genre or innovate upon it in unique ways, it's an acceptable new indie with a ton of heart and soul that was ever-present through the 13 levels. Although the game is admittedly short and could use a bit more variety in its level design, I can't say I didn't enjoy myself. The slight hints of new level ideas in later levels gave me help for further developments with this game that never came but did ultimately give me a glimmer of what future games from this developer could bring. While I don't think this is a new must-have game, it does prove that Niel Jones was and is more than capable of being in this industry and I hope it's not the last we see him and his work.",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60a520b9a321e633470960c4,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,50,"It tries to tell a story in a minimalistic way, but fails to deliver due to its poor presentation and awkward cutscenes. It wants to exude style and a hip hop aesthetic, but its disappointing soundtrack is comprised of short samples being looped ad nauseum. Finally, its gameplay is too shallow and uninspired to make you want to play it for more than a few minutes at a time.",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60a520aca321e633470960c1,IGN Italy,Davide Mancini,62,"Aerial Knight's Never Yield is an honest and essential endless runner, which stands out for style and cultural vibes, but that's a little bit too naive in terms of gameplay and whose scope is narrowed by the lack of a ""best time ladder"" or any form of multiplayer.",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60a520a5a321e633470960be,Game Informer,Blake Hester,75,"Amplified by the soundtrack, Never Yield is a fun run through Detroit, one I felt encouraged to take multiple times",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60a5209ca321e633470960bc,GameGrin,Alana Dunitz,95,"If you love speed-running type games, Aerial_Knight's Never Yield is a must-play. Who would have guessed that running through forests, on top of buildings, through offices where you are jumping over photocopiers and sliding under desks would be so addictive and so much fun!",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 60a52096a321e633470960b9,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,70,"Even without online leaderboards, it's a game designed for speedrunning. The distinctive look and feel make it stand out overall. If you're looking for a dope, stylish runner, look no further than this never-yielding game.",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,2fecb1793ce446408cd869611400a797 61d4d6939e5c48c548d69e20,The Click,Adam Burdett,74,"Do I think Maneater is a good game? Yes. It’s great to kill a few hours with some fairly mindless fun. Though with that said, I do find it hard to justify the asking price on Steam of £33.99.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 60b645b9d39621bf4823c82d,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,90,"The folks at Tripwire Interactive did make some visuals sacrifices to make Maneater run on the Nintendo Switch, but even so, it’s one of the finest examples of how you should handle a port. From accessibility to maintaining a good framerate. On top of that, it’s a fantastic open world game that doesn’t pad itself out and has a very clear design goal. Also, you get to be a shark! What more do you want?",2021-05-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 60ae472557ed0e0490ae2dbe,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,60,"Maneater is a great idea for a video game, a ridiculous shark revenge fantasy in an open world setting with plenty of humour injected through its unique narrative framing and the vocal talents of Chris Parnell. However, as much as terrorising beach goers and snatching hunters from the bows of their fishing boats is a pretty good time, and as much as we enjoyed watching our orphaned bull shark grow from helpless pup to apex predator, the whole thing is let down by poor combat and the very worst kind of busywork side quests. With a little more variety in missions and a few refinements made to combat, this could have been a killer action-RPG. As things stand, however, it's all a little toothless.",2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 60c1d9dbab3e90299df708c8,Rapid Reviews UK,Toby Mortaro,70,Maneater was released just over a year ago on all other major platforms and now Nintendo Switch owners are getting a slice of the action; courtesy of indie developers Tripwire Interactive. It’s a game I’d not read too much about nor had I watched gameplay of so I had a completely spoiler free play through. There’s certainly not many other shark RPG’s (“shARkPG”) out there that do it quite like Maneater does and this is one of the major selling points for the game!,2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 60b14b5457ed0e0490ae31f5,KeenGamer,Ben Johnson,70,"Maneater comes to the Nintendo Switch in a surprisingly good package. With all the collectathon fun of the original now in portable form, is it worth the visual downgrade? One thing is for certain, though: swimming around as a shark is great fun on the bus.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 60aeb4bc57ed0e0490ae2e46,Nintendo Blast,Eduardo Comerlato,70,"With a lot of content, Maneater is a fun and exciting game, mainly because it has creative concepts and unique moments, like the acrobatic jumps that we perform to assassinate humans on dry land and the memorable battles against motorized boats. Despite some flaws, the title is a good choice to spend hours exploring immersive aquatic environments, allowing us to live the other side of the shark stories shown in scary films and television shows.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 60ad555e57ed0e0490ae2cd3,COGconnected,Alex Everatt,75,"Maneater is an absolutely brilliant game. In fact, it was one of my favourite games of 2020. The action-rpg style of gameplay combined with the shark mechanics creates such a unique and fresh experience, it’s hard not to recommend it to any gamer. Keep in mind though, this is about a shark that will eat damn near everything, including people, so if you have some younger shark fans in the house, you might want to reconsider exposing them to it. Though truth be told, my little guys tried it and got a kick out of it. It’s worth noting that the issues we noted in our original review are still present in this version, including the sometimes awkward controls, repetitive gameplay, and occasional wonky camera.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 60ad531d57ed0e0490ae2cb9,Cultured Vultures,Megan Walton,80,"Turning the usual ""human hunts animal"" expectation on its head, Maneater is much more than a simple shark simulator, and provides an fun open world RPG that you can really sink your teeth into.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 60ad530857ed0e0490ae2cb4,Hardcore Gamer,Chris Shive,70,"Maneater is a ridiculous, fun title that should be applauded for its ambition of making a viable action RPG starring a shark.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 60ad24f157ed0e0490ae2c80,Pure Nintendo,Kirk Hiner,65,"Maneater certainly gives players a different point-of-view on the action/RPG genre. Taking a shark from its violent beginnings to an inevitable battle for vengeance makes for a unique gaming journey. Unfortunately, its nice visuals and sly sense of humor aren't enough to break up the monotony of undersea survival.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 60ad153157ed0e0490ae2c5f,Hey Poor Player,Josh Speer,80,"Maneater was worth the wait on Nintendo Switch. It’s not a perfect game, but it’s a hell of a lot of fun. It’s the murderous Ecco the Dolphin I didn’t realize I always needed. If you’re a stickler for graphics, you might prefer playing it on another console. But for playing a hungry shark on the run, there’s nothing better. Here’s hoping this isn’t the last we see from Tripwire in this delightfully demented new IP.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 60ad102557ed0e0490ae2c53,But Why Tho?,Jason Flatt,65,"Maneater is the type of game that, as a kid, I would have played at a friend’s house and thought it was so cool but probably have rarely played if I owned it myself. It’s interesting and unique enough of a concept with some gameplay elements that keep it from being just a straightforward game or a straight-up simulator. It’s polished in some regards but rather empty in others—fun for a while, but ultimately, not the most captivating thing on the market.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 60acf65657ed0e0490ae2c37,NintendoWorldReport,,60,"While Maneater isn't the best RPG or action title I've ever played, it very well could be the best shark game I've ever encountered. Smooth controls, collectibles and exploration, and top-notch animations make ruling the water as a great white shark all the better, but a middling, campy story with monotonous gameplay and light RPG mechanics sink this otherwise visceral shark-action title.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 60acf4f757ed0e0490ae2c2f,Nintendo Times,Tony Matthews,80,"GREAT - If you’re looking for something meaty to sink your teeth into, Maneater is sure to satisfy your appetite for destruction - now on the go!",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 61f09c399e5c48c548d72cc2,JumpCut PLAY,Kyle Gaffney,70,"Yet even with these massive issues, I would be telling a lie if I did not find the whole thing addictive. Perhaps that is the most frustrating part, what is here is great in concept, and there is so much room for improvement that it raises frustration that there was not more time taken to expand upon the mission format and game mechanics to make the game something truly unique. In fact, I was so checked out with the repetitive nature of it all that nine hours later the Platinum Trophy popped, so that must count for something. With it being free on the PS5 as of writing with PlayStation Plus, then there are zero reasons not to check it out and see if it scratches an itch you might have. Past that, hold your breath for a potential sequel that could make Maneater a real stand-out title and an easy one to recommend in the future.",2021-01-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 601571580f8974118c939923,Gamersky,棘皮动物的野望,65,"""Maneater"" is a true evil genre in the game industry. But it's just like most B movies, bloody scenes and repetitive shots will inevitably make people bored.",2020-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5fc43532038871749d416d6e,Impulsegamer,Sean Warhurst,80,"Maneater gets a fairly rudimentary upgrade to PS5, and although the flashy lighting and other additions are welcome, some more quality of life and performance changes wouldn't have gone astray. The inability to transfer save files may also be a bit of a pain for those who previously played through, as there isn't too much incentive to dive back in again.",2020-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5fc3bf99038871749d416c94,Push Square,Graham Banas,70,"The new features are welcome, and the game definitely looks nicer, but apart from that, it’s the same experience. If you had your fill of the title on the PS4, there’s not a whole lot to come back for. However, if you’re just diving into the game now, this is the version you want.",2020-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5f17f719d88e035744c1b486,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,80,"Maneater proposes a new original and fun concept based on controlling a shark. Its RPG-style gameplay is a real surprise and allows us to customize our protagonist in several ways. It has some problems such as a poorly polished fight and the repetitiveness of its approach, but still it is a game worth playing.",2020-07-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5f5825f7f7c1f130627f5934,Geeks Under Grace,LJ Lowery,75,"Maneater is neither a shallow, nor very deep experience, but provides some good fun that players can take a weekend to chew on.",2020-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5f159f17d88e035744c1b12e,Hynerd.it,,50,"Maneater does not meet the expectations mounted during the PC Gaming Show 2019. The developers fail to give a rolistic cut to an arcade product, missing the appointment with the qualities of both genres. Interesting for the niche audience passionate about B-Movie.",2020-07-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5f1ed1b0d88e035744c1bc62,Enternity.gr,Hektor Apostolopoulos,60,"The game starts promisingly based on smooth and fun gameplay but ends up relying entirely on things that make it ""another open world game"".",2020-07-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5eff8391d88e035744c195c3,Skill Up,Ralph Panebianco,,,2020-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5ef9e23fd88e035744c18d65,Use a Potion,,76,"Maneater takes a while to get going, but it eventually feels super satisfying to munch your way through your foes thanks to the chaotic and brutal abilities at your disposal. Who wouldn’t want to be a shark with an electrifying bite, right? With a creatively fun world to swim through and some pretty epic shark-fuelled set pieces, it has never been more fun to be a shark in a video game. Eat that, Jaws Unleashed… It’s just a shame that the controls can feel a little clunky in places, whilst the missions you partake in lack a bit of variety too. Thankfully, neither are issues that completely ruin the experience by any means, but they do see Maneater feel more like just a good game as opposed to a brilliant one. Still, if you’re looking to fill a shark-shaped hole in your video game library, you’ll really want to give Maneater a try.",2020-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5ef060b7d88e035744c18286,Rapid Reviews UK,Lewis Langton,90,"DID SOMEBODY SAY SHARK?! Now if you are like me, I have always found sharks unbelievably fascinating; the great big beasts of the sea and the different types have always been a slight interest of mine. So, if you are a huge fan of the Jaws movies or even shark week then WELCOME TO MANEATER.",2020-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5eecc5a4d88e035744c18013,Saving Content,Ed Acosta,80,"Maneater has a little bit of everything needed to make a game like this fun. A beautiful and brightly colored world, incredible shark animations, fun gameplay, and a not-so-serious comedic tone to it all. It honestly feels like a first in a genre and a way to bring back an arcade-like feel to games. Throw a score counter at the top, and I could easily see this as a cabinet you’d throw quarters into. I’ve seen the game run far better on more powerful hardware, and it’s incredible, so it’s a shame that the base PS4 suffers so much.",2020-06-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 60add3f957ed0e0490ae2d61,Washington Post,Christopher Byrd,,"If the idea of zoning out and basking in the serenity of being an unstoppable predator sounds appealing, then consider this an inviting summertime snack.",2020-06-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5ef0caced88e035744c182da,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,88,Taking the core of Hungry Shark for mobile phones and bringing it into full 3D with a reality tv show twist.,2020-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5eeb1bf8d88e035744c17e7f,pressakey.com,Tobias Heinen,60,"The humor really is the most fun for me, because there is not much playfulness offered here. The missions are monotonous, the performance on consoles is insufficient and I still had to struggle with the camera even after nine hours, as there is no option for fixed targeting of prey. But I don't want to leave this ship in too bad a mood. The graphics are quite respectable and there are some points where you can see better ambitions. It's great that there can be such wacky games and I hope for a more polished and interesting second part.",2020-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5ee67f8bc28b1c4114c28765,Total Gaming Network,Shawn Zipay,60,"Maneater is one of those rare titles that shows a lot of potential but ultimately just fails to deliver. The game is not ""bad"" per se, but it's not one I would be quick to recommend. As for the game as it stands right now, I would wait for a sale.",2020-06-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5ee369b0c28b1c4114c28431,Pardis Game,Alireza Razmjoei,70,Maneater is like taking a vacation between exhausting days of hard work. It may not be memorable and wonderful but you sure won’t regret it,2020-06-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5ee3134fc28b1c4114c281cc,Screen Rant,Rob Gordon,80,Maneater's sluggish start soon makes way for a ridiculous and extremely fun shark 'em up gaming experience that homes in on its B-movie roots.,2020-06-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5f44e02a62b431526f8e2796,XboxEra,Győző Baki,85,"For what it is and what it wants to be, Maneater is an infectiously fun open world title that follows familiar grounds in terms of design, presenting a unique gameplay loop however that will satisfy fans of these legendary predators.",2020-06-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5ee23462c28b1c4114c280bd,KeenGamer,,80,"Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water, Tripwire Interactive drops Maneater. Play as one of the Ocean's deadliest predators in this unique RPG that manages to deliver on its inherently entertaining premise, while also falling prey to repetitive busywork, padding out a short story. Here is our Maneater Review for PS4.",2020-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5edf8da1c28b1c4114c27c5a,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,60,"Unfortunately, the countless technical issues, the lack of quality content, the clumsy controls and stupid AI turn Maneater into a mediocre experience, which cannot be recommended in its current state.",2020-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5ee06119c28b1c4114c27d36,Zoomg,Mohammad Hossein Jafari,65,"If you want to experience the life of a deadly shark, Maneater is definitely the best available option! but despite the fun first hours, Maneater becomes repetitive soon and makes you feel that its not worth the money you have paid for.",2020-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5ede6cdac28b1c4114c27b22,DarkZero,Matt Stephens,50,"Maneater starts as an enjoyable, silly concept, making it fun for a couple of hours.",2020-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5f6d0103cc71e361680c8414,Geek Culture,Jake Su,70,"Simple, straightforward mayhem makes for a fun time that does not last as long as Maneater wants it to be.",2020-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5edd64cdc28b1c4114c27a71,RPG Fan,Neal Chandran,77,"It's not a bad game, but is best played in small doses.",2020-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 5f005d08d88e035744c1975e,Area Xbox,David Jarquin,67,"ManEater, although with some bugs and shallow, is an enjoyable adventure with a very original concept. Great level design and art invite you to explore the world of Port Clovis. And if you are a lover of series B movies of sharks you can not stop trying it.",2020-06-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,cf0f9c305d5d4dc9bd0fc4c14b5f2c5d 615ae9434f291c087de49b1d,Niche Gamer,Fingal Belmont,60,"This change in priorities is felt through out the entirety of the game. While Oddworld: Soulstorm is no means a bad game, it’s a profoundly misguided one that fails to capture what made its progenitor so wonderful. For a remake to make such a drastic change to the original, Oddworld Inhabitants missed the opportunity to include the original Abe’s Exodus as a bonus unlockable feature.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 60d0cbce1172f7077ae8954c,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,0,"Oddworld: Soulstorm is not necessarily bad, but the gameplay is very hit or miss and even when it is good, it still never loses that “dated” feel to it. Of course, this is a re-imagining of an older game so that is to be expected to an extent – it comes down to whether or not you’re a newcomer or fan of the series.",2021-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 6092a64aa4c7a031fbe3d340,Saving Content,,60,"Perhaps the whole point of the Oddworld games is that they’re supposed to be difficult. Perhaps the fun is supposed to be derived from overcoming seemingly impossible odds, even if it means beating your head against the wall too many times to get there. Unfortunately, this kind of fun feels dated and cumbersome to me, which is particularly hard to rationalize against the backdrop of an otherwise loving and carefully crafted re-imagining of a beloved entry in a beloved series. I expect the die hard fans will enjoy Soulstorm a great deal, and I’m really happy for them that this game exists. Speaking as a longtime admirer of the series who was hoping to finally be won over completely, I’m still left waiting for that magic moment.",2021-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 609174d06a418dc538cbb276,GameByte,Philip Hayton,75,"If you’re looking for a new Oddworld experience, then Soulstorm will likely scratch that itch. However, Soulstorm is far from being the 1997 sequel you might know and love. While a lot of what makes Oddworld wonderfully “odd” is still intact, Soulstorm’s experimental nature is almost a detriment. Nevertheless, being able to step into a new Oddworld experience in 2021 is something to behold. Soulstorm might be a little rough around the edges, but hopefully, the game serves as an experiment to determine the best direction for a brand new Oddworld quintology.",2021-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 608fc32b6a418dc538cbb017,Sirus Gaming,Lexuzze Tablante,65,"Oddworld: Soulstorm may not exceed your expectations, but it’s a nice reimagining of Abe’s Exodus. There’s a couple of hindrances like the throwing and stealth mechanics, but that doesn’t overshadow Oddworld: Soulstorm good feats like challenging levels, its nice visuals on PS5, and its amusing sets of characters.",2021-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 608b390b6a418dc538cbaba3,GotGame,Dragos Dobre,70,"Oddworld: Soulstorm might not be the Dark Souls of platformers, but it’s still a hard game. I strongly advise you to think long and hard if patience is something you don’t have. I’m not one to recommend easier games, but I don’t like to promote games to people who don’t manage to finish or enjoy them.",2021-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 6089ec166a418dc538cba851,Zoomg,Sadegh Tavazoyi,60,"The game tries to entertain the player with its story and sensitive moments, but the successive deaths that occur due to bugs and other game problems make you unable to enjoy Oddworld: Soulstorm in any way.",2021-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 608990b86a418dc538cba7e4,Game Rant,Dalton Cooper,60,"Oddworld: Soulstorm is a free PlayStation Plus game on PS5 at the time of this writing, so PS Plus subscribers have no reason not to download it and give it a go for themselves. After all, there's still a lot to like about the game, like its dark story and engaging puzzle/platforming gameplay. However, those on other platforms who have to actually pay to play it may want to hold off until Oddworld Inhabitants fixes some of its more serious bugs.",2021-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 6086ee2c6a418dc538cba4b9,PlayStation LifeStyle,Rebecca Smith,65,"Oddworld: Soulstorm should have been the definitive version of the second entry in the Oddworld quintology, while the new story and characters hold their own, the gameplay lets it down. A plethora of bugs make the game far more difficult and frustrating than it should be, ranging from inconsistent enemy movement and teleportation to traces of elements no longer in the final product. There are more than 1300 Mudokons needing your help, but it might be worth waiting a while before you take on this mammoth task.",2021-04-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 608afc7c6a418dc538cbab77,SomHráč.sk,Denis Burčík,70,"The remake of the second part of the odyssey of Abe offers great new graphics, new gameplay mechanics and a high level of difficulty caused by the absence of quicksave and unfortunately placed checkpoints. Be prepared with a plenty of patience.",2021-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 6082d7b93038f29f385a1d7b,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,80,"Abe is back, still so cute, but with new skills and sometimes very hard obstacles.",2021-04-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 6081e4d179a3a34d882b2770,GameBlast,Nycolas Medeiros,50,"Oddworld: Soulstorm gives us the impression of being a PS1 game running on a PS4 or PS5. Despite the interesting story and beautiful graphics, it is repetitive, tiring, dated and with inaccurate gameplay that makes some challenges more difficult than it really needed to be. Crafting and rescue systems don't work very well either. For older fans of the franchise, and anyone who added to the PS5 library on PS Plus, it's worth a try. For those who want to have a good platform experience, skip it.",2021-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 6080a26d79a3a34d882b2413,BaziCenter,Danial Karimitar,70,"Oddworld: Soulstorm is a good platoformer that could have been even better if the developers had maximized it's potential, but it still can definitely entertain the fans of the genre.",2021-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 608078cb79a3a34d882b2400,PPE.pl,Roger Żochowski,70,"It was very nice to return to this universe, but you can see from the palm of your hand that the creators either ran out of budget or time to fasten everything to the last button.",2021-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 607f7abe79a3a34d882b234c,GameGrin,Adam Kerr,70,"Oddworld: Soulstorm refines a lot from the previous games, but it comes at the cost of adding in new mechanics that never really click. The core element has improved, and it's easy to see the franchise continuing to improve going forward, without needless additions. Soulstorm just falls that little short of great this time around, sadly.",2021-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 6100dafd78fa8b8caf2c55ba,Gamer Escape,Aaron Botts,70,"I can’t say that what I played is a bad game, but saying that the audience for this isn’t somewhat narrow in scope would be doing it a disservice. Then again, Inhabitants just wanted to make something that’s serviceable, and I feel safe in saying that it succeeded on that front. It’s not very often you find yourself doing stealth in a 2.5D game these days, but it’s here and it’s doing its thing with reckless abandon.",2021-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 607ff20d79a3a34d882b237a,Enternity.gr,Christos Chatzisavvas,90,"It is one of the most special games, combining plot, characters, world, mechanisms and production quality that few indies have.",2021-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 607f1cb279a3a34d882b2307,GameMAG,,70,"Oddworld: Soulstorm is rather a mixed bag. On one hand there's plenty of great gameplay mechanics, some innovative gimmicks, and a dramatic story to boot. But at the same time you'll have to deal with a boring color scheme for most of the game, that pairs with some unintuitive and chaotic levels.",2021-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 607ee9c579a3a34d882b22cf,Impulsegamer,,88,"A darker retelling of an outspoken hero, thrust into his role. With a few kinks to iron out, Oddworld Inhabitants have given Abe life anew.",2021-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 607dff1a79a3a34d882b228d,JVL,,75,"Besides its difficulty that will discourage the less patient, the game wants to do too much and ends up weary, when technical bugs sometimes do not come into disream. It's a shame because you can still feel the good intentions of these designers and the world of Oddworld is still as fascinating as ever.",2021-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 607dfe8f79a3a34d882b228c,Gamefa,Amirmehdi Namjoo,80,"Oddworld: Soulstorm is a good puzzle platformer with a heavy emphasis on trial and error. Most of the game’s puzzles are very well-designed, but some frustrating ones could have been designed better. The game is still considered a challenging game like its predecessors. Unfortunately, some control issues and technical bugs prevent it from being a perfect game. All and all, despite some problems, Oddworld: Soulstorm is a good game that I can recommend to fans of platformer games.",2021-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 60abfe1e57ed0e0490ae2ab0,INDIANTVCZ,Patrik Strnad,60,"Oddworld: Soulstorm is an undercooked product with clunky gameplay but gorgeous visuals. It's clear that Oddworld Inhabitants really tried to revolutinaze the series, but only succeeded half-way.",2021-04-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 607c8d6079a3a34d882b1f74,VGChartz,Evan Norris,70,"It's a punishing game with lots of stops and starts, but its production design, world-building, platform-puzzle mechanics, and replay value make it worth playing.",2021-04-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 607aff0779a3a34d882b1ed4,Checkpoint Gaming,Lise Leitner,70,"Oddworld: Soulstorm is undoubtedly the best-looking entry in the series yet, with dazzling cutscenes and beautiful environments. However, when it comes to gameplay, Oddworld: Soulstorm comes with a lot of bugs, and clunky and confusing controls. This made the overall gameplay more sluggish and cumbersome than it ought to be, and, in turn, made tricky levels frustrating and tedious rather than pleasantly challenging. If you’re keen on the Oddworld franchise and are looking to get lost in Abe’s world once again, Oddworld: Soulstorm will have plenty on offer. However, if you’re looking for an immersive platform adventure with straightforward controls, Oddworld: Soulstorm might not be your best bet.",2021-04-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 60784810cfbed43e4646703d,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,65,"Even amongst some odd design decisions from yesteryear, annoying bugs, and some dull mission moments, I really want another one of these games now.",2021-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 6079cac979a3a34d882b1e30,DASHGAMER.com,Dan Rizzo,65,"Oddworld: Soulstorm is a satisfactory offering that's free for PlayStation Plus subscribers in April. But for those that may be thinking of purchasing the title, you may have some Soul searching to consider.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 6078d163cfbed43e46467245,COGconnected,James Paley,78,"Abe’s weird little world is a bit darker than I was expecting, but it works, after a fashion. The curious juxtaposition of the art design and the narrative makes a strange, yet compelling, impression on the player. The gameplay can trip you up if you’re not used to that stiffer 90s PC platforming style, but you eventually find those muscles. I ran into a few nasty roadblocks, but I never got impossibly stuck. More than the mechanical hurdles, my biggest hurdles were conceptual. Returning to this world, this flavor of frustration and satisfaction, won’t be for everybody. If you’re looking for a portal into an oft-forgotten slice of gaming history, Oddworld: Soulstorm will open that for you. This is an elevated, modernized window into puzzle platformers of the recent past. A little patience and a little perseverance will introduce you to a strange new world.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 60789c64cfbed43e464671f1,Game Informer,Marcus Stewart,50,"Soulstorm has oodles of charm, but tedious design and annoying bugs make an experience that only the most hardcore and forgiving Oddworld fans might enjoy",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 607827b3cfbed43e4646701e,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,80,"Abe's second game is so much more than the remake of a PlayStation title that wasn't even going to be in the main series. The base of the original game and the previous remake is greatly expanded, in the visual, artistic, in the sequences, and in the playable. But expanding is not always improving, more is not always better, although in many moments of the game it is.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 607812d8cfbed43e4646700f,TheSixthAxis,Nic Bunce,70,"Oddworld: Soulstorm clearly comes from a very passionate, dedicated group of developers. Although it is very rough in places, there are parts of it that really do stick out as excellent examples of both gameplay and storytelling. With more refinement this could have been a shining example of what ground-up remakes could be, but it just falls a little short of the high standards set elsewhere. It's still charming and funny, just like the Mudokens you're trying to save, but that doesn't make it any less frustrating.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 6121417ad101b7b5cd498fe1,Unboxholics,Γιώργος Πρίτσκας,80,"Soulstorm is an updated and highly enhanced version of Abe's Exodus. Its new additions bring depth to the gameplay but also a lot of irritation, mainly due to a poorly designed save system.",2021-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 607a630679a3a34d882b1eb5,MonsterVine,Spencer Legacy,80,"Oddworld: Soulstorm is a very unique game. It can be stressful and fun at the same time, and it features one of the weirdest and most intriguing game worlds of recent memory.",2021-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 6077683ccfbed43e46466f6a,VideoGamer,Josh Wise,60,"In that image lies the appeal-and for some the off-putting twinge-of Oddworld: a bleak and black-hearted concoction, laced with snickering humour and shot through with hope.",2021-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 6077300ccfbed43e46466f0c,GameSpot,Mike Epstein,60,"Oddworld's newest revival looks incredible, but its classic stealth-platforming feels old-school in all the wrong ways.",2021-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 6077267dcfbed43e46466eec,PC Gamer,Luke Winkie,65,"Oddworld: Soulstorm's charm, characters, and sincere narrative are imprisoned within buggy, erratic software.",2021-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 6076cf8ccfbed43e46466e64,GamingBolt,Pramath,80,"Oddworld: Soulstorm is a very good and very compelling game, which veers on the verge of being an all time classic so often, you can't help but be angry at it for not following through. Its stumbles do not take away from all that the game achieves, and just how well it achieves it, and Soulstorm is without a doubt the most rounded out, best playing, and most accessible game in the long running Oddworld series.",2021-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 60776803cfbed43e46466f63,IGN,Travis Northup,70,"Oddworld: Soulstorm is an excellent remake of a delightfully weird '90s platformer with tons of charm, challenge... and annoying bugs.",2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 6076398dcfbed43e46466d7e,Shacknews,Donovan Erskine,80,"Oddworld: Soulstorm is an excellent adventure game and platformer, with cool mechanics that keep gameplay fresh. The environments are stunning, and the 2.9D animation makes the world feel three-dimensional and lived-in. Only held back by a slew of bugs, Oddworld: Soulstorm is a great installment in a classic franchise.",2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 6075f8c0cfbed43e46466d63,PlayStation Universe,Dan Twohig,80,"Oddworld: Soulstorm in many ways is the peak of the Oddworld franchise. Oddworld Inhabitants have taken the hallmarked difficulty and dark humour and revamped it with innovative, new gameplay features and some really cool physics. It's only slightly held back by its overall presentation at launch, but despite this, it largely remains a stellar experience with lots of replayability and challenge for those who are Glukkon for punishment.",2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 6075f6b8cfbed43e46466d60,Game Revolution,Michael Leri,70,"Oddworld: Soulstorm took Oddworld Inhabitants over two decades to fully realize so it’s disappointing that it came out in the state that it did. Numerous bugs are just one part of the problem as its lack of a quicksave and unwieldy controls cause a lot of easily avoidable irritation. Solving its one-of-a-kind sneaky puzzles can be fairly gratifying at times and its impeccably animated cutscenes are nothing short of amazing, but this is a mixed batch of Soulstorm brew that deserved more time in the production factory.",2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,f83354d936b74f7e9419366862b1e024 5d86745093765d677875dda2,Destructoid,Chris Carter,60,"There just isn't a whole lot to say outside of what's already been said. ChromaGun is a competent puzzler that's only firing on a few cylinders and not much has changed in the several years since its launch. If you haven't pulled the trigger yet and are an avid puzzle fan the VR-ification is the excuse you need, just don't expect a whole lot.",2019-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86745093765d677875dd9f,Thumbsticks,Daniel New,60,"If, like me, you like this sort of thing, you’ll sort of like ChromaGun. The game’s inspirations are obvious, and although its puzzle credentials are well earned, it ultimately feels inconsequential. ChromaGun has just received a free demo on Switch, which is handy, as it’s the perfect example of something to try before you buy.",2018-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86745093765d677875dd3b,Geeks Under Grace,,70,"ChromaGun seems to try and be like Portal, but when it tries to be a unique experience it mostly succeeds, and is a worthy addition to any puzzle enthusiasts library.",2018-02-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86745093765d677875dd80,Nintendo Insider,Ryan Janes,70,"Pixel Maniacs’ effort might share an awful lot in common with Valve’s Portal series but those parallels are only skin deep. At its core, ChromaGun takes something as simple as colours (something we’re all familiar with) to craft an inventive puzzler unlike anything currently on Switch. Outside its short runtime and sometimes frustrating difficulty, ChromaGun is still a smart and entertaining challenge perfect for those that like their brain being truly tested.",2018-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,False,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86745093765d677875dd39,Goomba Stomp,,50,"While unique and interesting in concept, ChromaGun falls flat in execution owing to numerous flaws with its gameplay and presentation.",2018-02-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86745093765d677875dd8f,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,60,"In the end ChromaGun is an interesting perspective (quite literally) on a puzzle game and offers a series of clever challenges that will test your planning and patience. If you’re able to appreciate the details of presentation for what they are rather than perhaps what they were aimed to be that will also help greatly. While it isn’t quite on target, for puzzle fans looking for some variety it delivers something unique on the Switch.",2018-01-24T05:00:00.000Z,False,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86745093765d677875dd8c,TheSixthAxis,Jake Durasamy,70,"ChromaGun is, for the most part, a great port, but it doesn't fix issues like the difficulty spikes that have always been present in the game. There's some truly excellent puzzle design in the sharp looking test environments that will keep you entertained, in what is likely the closest thing to Portal that the Nintendo Switch will ever see.",2018-01-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86745093765d677875dd89,FNintendo,João Duarte,70,"While not being the perfect child of its inspirational father, ChromaGun brings forth a very well executed mechanic and some very compelling puzzles that will put the player's wits and creativity to the test. Its audiovisual component could certainly be improved and the game is lacking as far as the atmosphere is concerned but fans of creative puzzle games have something to explore.",2018-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86745093765d677875dd83,Gameblog,Thomas Pillon,60,"If not revolutionnay, ChromaGun is a plesant variation of Portal basing its core mechanics on primary colors more than the laws of physcis. Quite fun and challenging as soon as it takes liberties from its primal inspiration, Pixel Maniacs' game unfortunately suffers from a lack of consistency from start to finish. Those able to forgive the most forgivable puzzles will get a decent experience that will give your brain a hard time.",2018-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86745093765d677875dd7d,NintendoWorldReport,John Rairdin,60,"ChromaGun has to place you at the whim of a crazy, pseudo-friendly corporation because that's what Portal did. ChromaGun's underlying mechanic is delightful and extremely interesting, unfortunately rather than building a game around that mechanic, developer Pixel Maniacs opted instead to shove it unceremoniously into a pre-existing game. There is some fun to be had here, but not nearly as much as there ought to be.",2018-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86745093765d677875dd37,SwitchWatch,,70,"Overall, I think ChromaGun is a solid title that has a fairly unique presence on the eShop at this moment. If you’re into Portal or something like Q.U.B.E. then you’ll probably get along just swell with this one. It’s a simple concept that does make you think and it’s satisfying solving the sometimes difficult puzzles. On the other hand, the steep price will, and should, make you think twice when it’s available on other platforms more affordably. You can also claim they haven’t done enough to scale the game up visually for the Switch. In that regard, ChromaGun gets a decent seven out of 10. If the price is cut down in the future then you could consider adding a half or one to this score, but as it stands, that’s my feeling on ChromaGun.",2018-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744f93765d677875dd34,GamePro,Manuel Fritsch,79,"Clever color mixing puzzler, which convinces with many new ideas and exciting puzzle mechanics, but weakens on the narrative level.",2018-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744f93765d677875dca2,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,80,"Despite feeling a little too short in all, there's no denying the satisfying allure of ChromaGun's first-person puzzlery. More a hat-doffing love letter to Portal than a clone, it offers a unique experience on Switch - one sure to having many a cheek flushed with happy colours.",2018-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86745093765d677875dd86,Daily Mirror,Ryan Brown,80,"Yes, you could easily dismiss this as 'just another Portal clone', but it's more than that - it uses its own original gameplay mechanics to provide some genuinely thoughtful, tricky puzzles.",2018-01-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744f93765d677875dcf8,GamingTrend,Kyle Movius,65,"ChromaGun answers a question nobody wanted answered: What if Portal made a few really terrible game design decisions that soured the whole experience? Don't get me wrong, ChromaGun is not without enjoyment. It certainly has its moments. At $19.99, it may be worth buying. But it could have been so much better.",2018-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744f93765d677875dc8d,Cerealkillerz,Patrice Naderi,72,Chromagun is a solid and entertaining puzzle game in the style of Portal. Some of the riddle can really shine but the game suffers from technical problems and an unbalanced difficulty.,2018-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744f93765d677875dc7b,Digitally Downloaded,,60,"In trying to be a new Portal not just mechanically but in tone, style, presentation, humour, and narrative as well, ChromaGun sets itself up for a comparison that could never end well for it. It constantly reminds you that you're not playing Portal by highlighting all the ways that it falls short of Valve's beloved puzzler. ChromaGun came at the king, and it missed.",2017-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744f93765d677875dc7d,GameMAG,,60,"Very high complexity, the lack of a strong narrator behind the scenes, the high cost of mistakes and the general monotony can leave many fans of the genre exceptionally disappointed. If you are ready to accept such problems and hungry for Portal-like games, then you can add one point to our final score. Otherwise, you can just just skip ChromaGun and pay attention to more interesting new games.",2017-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744f93765d677875dca5,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,50,Chromagun wears its influences on its sleeve but fails to recreate the magic of its forebears.,2017-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744f93765d677875dc8b,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,75,ChromaGun is a fun and challenging first person puzzle game that achieves what it set out to be. The game constantly kept challenging me to think in new ways on how to mix the colors and use what I had at my disposal in order to reach my goal. I wasn't fond of having to replay portions though every time I made a mistake and I made a lot as a got further and further into the game. If you can look past that and are a fan of puzzle games ChromaGun is a must play in my opinion.,2017-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744f93765d677875dc7f,PS4Blog.net,,80,"We enjoyed our time with the game thanks to its interesting premise and its colorful puzzles, but do feel that at times it is a bit harsh with players. You will be punished for your mistakes, so be ready for that! This is a solid first effort, and we look forward to seeing what the team can do with the premise if they get to work on a sequel.",2017-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744e93765d677875dc69,PlayStation Universe,Thomas Halston,80,"Overall, ChromaGun is a charming puzzle game with all the wits and humour of its bigger ‘stepbrother', Portal.",2017-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744e93765d677875dc3a,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,70,"ChromaGun is a fun and challenging game, and these characteristics make it very enjoyable and should satisfy fans of puzzle games. The lack of more content and its weak performance on the PlayStation 4 disturb it, but it's still a good game.",2017-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744e93765d677875dc1b,ZTGD,Wyatt Daniels,80,"Chromagun is videogame love letter to Portal, with an entirely different and unique puzzle mechanic. It may have made a bad first impression in its pre-release version, but eventually won me over. It's a game I have a lot of confidence in recommending to puzzle game fans.",2017-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744f93765d677875dc90,PushStartPlay,Kamil Dyszewski,60,"In short, it has to be said that Chroma Gun is an enjoyable title, which will surely satisfy many. However, it simply feels out-of-time in today’s market, as its overall quality is subpar in comparison to other indie titles which came out earlier this year, or even years prior. It simply feels dated, and in many ways, out of place.",2017-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744e93765d677875dc5b,DualShockers,Tanner Pierce,80,"ChromaGun is the absolute standard of a puzzle game done right. While it's not on the same level as Portal 2 or The Witness, it is an absolutely solid puzzle game. It's fun, it's challenging, and it's not frustrating, which is something that a lot of puzzle game's do wrong. It is an absolutely terrific piece of art that deserves to be played by anyone that even remotely enjoys puzzle games. At $14.99, you'll be getting the game for a steal, and I would absolutely recommend it at that price. While the game may fall a bit short in the story and replayability department, there is no denying that ChromaGun is one of the finer games in pool of bad puzzle games.",2017-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744e93765d677875dc29,PlayStation LifeStyle,Blake Grundman,70,"If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then ChromaGun is one of the most lovingly crafted manifestos I've ever seen. It effortlessly parallels the world of Portal, while injecting more than enough originality to be able to stand on its own. It may not quite meet the gold standard that was established by Valve's masterpiece, but I can't help but wonder how much more impressive it might have felt, if ChromaGun had actually pre-dated Portal. While certainly not reinventing the wheel, this is an experience that will surely satiate any puzzle fiend, searching for a more colorful way to embrace their inner tester.",2017-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86745093765d677875dda4,Video Chums,Tyler Hall,70,"Despite having some enjoyable puzzles, the choppy performance and sterile world make ChromaGun a far cry from the genius that is Portal.",2017-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744e93765d677875dc43,TheXboxHub,Neil Watton,80,"If you fancy something a little different, want to grab a shed load of Gamerscore and find yourself constantly harking back to the days of Portal, then this is the one for you.",2017-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744e93765d677875dc40,Push Square,Liam Croft,70,"ChromaGun is a title that nails its core concept, but fluffs its lines in a few too many other areas. The colour-based puzzles brought to the table are a joy to solve with the surprising amount of depth mixing things up enough to never make you feel like you've seen the same brain-teaser twice. However, the punishment for failing a puzzle feels far too harsh at times and coupled with the constant load times, an air of frustration can set in.",2017-08-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744e93765d677875dc21,COGconnected,James Paley,75,"Your color mixing produces clean, gorgeous results that feel like they should be on the set of some ultra-modern music video.",2017-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744e93765d677875dbf7,Azralynn,Azralynn,61,,2016-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86744e93765d677875dc15,Twinfinite,Chaz Miller,70,"Overall, ChromaGun is an interesting take on a genre that seems to always be brimming with fresh content. While some segments can be repetitive or frustrating, the overall experience shies away from too much rote repetition. The $14.99 price on Steam may be just a touch high for the rough 4-5 hours of gameplay, but not pushing too far given the overall quality.",2016-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,c02a2852de1d4596b2bc30280b9cfe9e 5d86762593765d67787697b6,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"Steep is unlike other games of its ilk. It is a unique game that doesn’t get in its own way and lets you do what you want, how you want. I never felt forced to play an event that I didn’t want to just for the sake of progression. I never felt stressed, frustrated, or bothered by anything in the game. It is a relaxing experience that is worthwhile. Steep is a game that’s grounded in reality but not afraid to have fun while appreciating life and the things around us.",2017-03-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762793765d67787698df,Gamefa,Amirhossein Dehnavi,75,"Steep is a Well-made Sport game And you can get hours of fun. However, there are problems that can distort your experience and sometimes confuse you with its cluttered interface.",2017-02-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762493765d6778769762,games(TM),,60,"Fun in short bursts, but incredibly confused",2017-02-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762993765d6778769960,The Digital Fix,James Marshall,70,"A flawed experiment, Steep is revolutionary in the most laid-back fashion and full of those charming Ubisoft follies.",2017-02-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762893765d6778769943,Sirus Gaming,David Rix,70,"Overall, Steep is fun and definitely a world you can get lost in. The map is huge and full of challenges and locations to discover, with each providing thrills and stunts that will keep you coming back for more. Although it could have done better in some aspects, it still provides a fun package that mixes the fun of past arcade sports games, while adding modern elements to not make it feel outdated.",2017-01-20T05:00:00.000Z,False,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762693765d677876988b,Easy Allies,Brandon Jones,60,,2017-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762593765d67787697c5,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,70,"Steep is able to turn extreme sports into one of the most relaxing activities, both great at providing challenge or exploring its vast and snowy mountains.",2017-01-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762693765d6778769853,GameGrin,Thomas Hughes,80,Steep is a solid experience that accomplishes what the developers set out to do. They have a created an impressive world that is both fun to explore and addictive to conquer. The multiplayer feels like a bit of a letdown due to a lack of variety but it is still fun exploring the world with friends,2017-01-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762693765d6778769896,Expansive,Ray Willmott,80,"Steep is a diverse, fulfilling game that does suffer from its own ambition",2016-12-30T05:00:00.000Z,False,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762693765d677876984b,WellPlayed,Ash Wayling,85,Extreme outdoor sports for those who wish to remain indoors,2016-12-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762593765d6778769814,Gadgets 360,Rishi Alwani,60,"Steep is only worth bothering with if you’re really itching for some extreme sports flavoured gaming on the PS4, Xbox One, or PC. For everyone else, your patience might be rewarded with a better (and likely cheaper) game months later.",2016-12-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762893765d6778769958,Push Square,Alex Stinton,70,"Steep is very successful at capturing the breakneck exhilaration of Alpine extreme sports, and with an atmospheric open world that's packed full of enjoyable challenges it picks up the mantel dropped by the likes of SSX well. While it doesn't quite hit the lofty peaks it's aiming for – mainly due to some poorly explained mechanics and the underwhelming multiplayer – you won't be piste-off if you decide to take the plunge.",2016-12-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762893765d6778769940,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,85,Steep refines the winter sports template in a way that no other title has managed to this extent; skillfully marrying open-world and social aspects to create one of the freshest genre entries around. Steep is the most fun I’ve had on the digital slopes in a long time.,2016-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762593765d67787697c8,Atomix,Emilio Reyes,80,"As a free playground for winter extreme sports lovers, Steep is a good experiment with fun challenges and a lot to explore, on the other side the game probably should have been more explicit on its objectives and include a limited offline mode.",2016-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762893765d6778769955,CGMagazine,Brendan Quinn,65,"Dropping a cliff into a steep pillow line is an entirely different feeling to snapping off a groomed park feature, yet in Steep, it all blends into the same thing.",2016-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762893765d6778769946,Cubed3,Tomas Barry,70,"Steep is a solid, fun and fluid experience, well worth checking out whether you're a fan of winter sports or not, but there is a sense that the sequel (if there is to be one) will learn valuable lessons from the jumping-off point chosen here. Better yet, perhaps upcoming content will amend some of these drawbacks. With all that said, it's still an enjoyable and refreshing game quite unlike anything else available at this time. Next year will bring rivals, but for now, this is King of the Mountain.",2016-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762593765d67787697d2,PowerUp!,San Hoang,55,"At the end of the day STEEP is bogged down by its surprisingly rigid progression, limited gameplay variety and lack of incentives to explore.",2016-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,False,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762893765d677876995b,TrueAchievements,Sam Quirke,60,"It’s an ambitious passion project that I wish I could love, but Steep's reach ultimately exceeds its grasp.",2016-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762593765d677876980e,VGProfessional,Nazih Fares,76,"Steep has great qualities but also big flaws. At a first try, we have an excellent winter sport game, which could've been excellent if it had proposed a more motivating progression system and a better controlled interface. Because beyond all these worries, which will more or less spoil your experience according to your tolerance and desire to finally have a new winter sport game, Steep offers an open world that is absolutely hallucinating by it size and rendering qualities",2016-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762893765d677876994f,GameSpot,Leif Johnson,70,Steep is an enjoyable open-world game that excels in exploration but suffers from finicky controls and repetitive challenges.,2016-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762893765d677876994c,GearNuke,Ali Moin,75,Steep is a flawed experience that attempts to remain ambitious while offering something new for the winter sports genre.,2016-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762893765d6778769952,Saudi Gamer,مصطفى جاد,60,"This is not a game for Winter sports fans only. It could attract anyone to participate in its challenges, explore its vast virtual world, and enjoy its various sports whether it's flying freely with a wingsuit or skiing off it's high cliffs. Unfortunately however, the game doesn't give the same attention to all sports in the game, and focuses on visual upgrades for players rather than skills and abilities that affects gameplay.",2016-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762893765d6778769938,AusGamers,Steve Farrelly,83,"I'd love more dedication to the snowboarding and skiing parts of the game, but as an out-of-left-field product, Steep is engaging, fun and most of all yours to play, however you want to play it.",2016-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762893765d6778769935,Ars Technica,John Robertson,,"Steep wants to impart a sense of freedom, but it lacks the courage to offer true openness and underwhelms as a result.",2016-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762893765d677876993a,The Game Fanatics,Tyler Chancey,68,"There is some merit to Ubisoft Annecy’s little project. When you get used to the controls–and they behave themselves–there is a lot of excitement to be had with tackling the slopes. But it’s a hollow shell of entertainment that could have used more time with UI design and a clear break from the publisher’s more recent habits. Wait for a sale if you’re craving shredding some of Steep’s digital powder, otherwise stay away.",2016-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762893765d6778769932,ZTGD,Ken McKown,65,"Steep is a great game marred by odd design decisions that drag it down a few notches. With some tweaks and band-aids this could easily be one of the better games of 2016, but the nagging issues found here are enough to make me not want to play it for more than an hour or so at a time.",2016-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762893765d677876992c,Gaming Masters,Kiwy,78,Steep is a fun game to play when you just want to relax or play with friends.,2016-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762593765d6778769820,Player2.net.au,Matt Hewson,,"The joy of discovery, the thrill of a perfect run and the wonder of the European alps are all represented wonderfully in Steep making it one of the most pleasant surprises of the year.",2016-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762893765d677876993d,GamingTrend,Hunter Wolfe,80,"Steep is a triumph at merging gameplay and presentation to deliver players a sense of place in its beautiful open world. Controlling each sport feels simple yet laser precise, and the diversity in sports and challenges encouraged me to stay in the game even when challenges became too frustrating or uninteresting. Add to this a solid layer of social functionality, albeit shallow when playing with strangers, and you have a game that reaches the great heights it endeavors to recreate.",2016-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762893765d6778769929,The Escapist,Matt Mirkovich,60,"Steep is a great accomplishment, but it feels like it was rushed. I expected this game to be a 2017 title, and having it now, faults and all, makes me wish they'd have held off on releasing this game until it received a bit more polish and gameplay refinements. In its current state, it's a frustrating game to play with occasional flashes of brilliance.",2016-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762893765d6778769926,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,59,"Steep is pretty to look at it, but it’s also pretty awful to play as breath-taking visuals alone aren't enough to help this extreme sports game from going downhill.",2016-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762793765d6778769915,NZGamer,Dene Benham,72,A jarring contrast between epic beauty and controller destroying frustration.,2016-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762893765d6778769924,Generación Xbox,,70,"One more year Ubisoft surprises us with a great game, Steep. We can practice many risk sports that we usually play in the snow, such as snowboarding or skiing, all mixed with a great open world that we can explore as we want. Despite the wide variety of events and risky sports available, Steep is a repetitive title, and it has some technical issues that make it not perfect at all.",2016-12-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762793765d6778769920,Polygon,Whitney Reynolds,80,Steep never holds players back or slows them down,2016-12-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762793765d677876991d,GameCrate,Amanda Zelauskas,75,"Steep is an action sports game that features snowboarding, skiing, wingsuits, and paragliding courses. There are several games that try to recreate Shaun White’s Snowboarding, SSX, and even the Tony Hawk games. Most of those games fail, but I wouldn’t say that about Steep. Steep definitely has its flaws and downsides, but I enjoyed most of the time I spent with it. I still find myself picking up the controller to enjoy the view and get a little competitive frustration out.",2016-12-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762793765d6778769910,Wccftech,Rosh Kelly,78,"Steep delivers great fun for winter sports game fans, although it can be a little difficult to find amongst a huge map and confusing tutorial/interface. What Ubisoft has tried to accomplish is mostly successful, and fans of winter sports games will find a lot that they recognize and a lot that improves on the genre in this mountain range.",2016-12-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762793765d677876990b,Metro GameCentral,Mr Pinkerton,70,"The best snowboarding game for a long time, with an excellent open world environment… and some very odd, and unnecessary, flaws.",2016-12-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762793765d6778769905,Gameplanet,Tim Stanton,60,"Steep crams the Alps full of activities, but its systems are either poorly explained or poorly implemented, or both.",2016-12-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762693765d6778769828,Press Start,Lewis Vaughan,70,"In execution, there are a few little things that could have made this game go from good to amazing, and I can't help but feel a little disappointed in that sense. What I'm not disappointed about is wing-suiting, cruising down the gorgeous mountain side online with real people and the incredible sense of scope that Steep offers. All of the things that Steep does right will definitely keep me coming back for more.",2016-12-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 5d86762793765d6778769918,Goomba Stomp,Zack Rezac,65,"As an open world sports title, Steep triumphs on nearly every single level. Unfortunately, the often-boring gameplay makes it an inconsistently fun title.",2016-12-11T05:00:00.000Z,False,afc09953666043cdbece0b2a65989bc3 62698f19008489e208d895cb,Rapid Reviews UK,Brent Gass,80,"Pupperazzi is a charming first person photography game that has you taking the perfect pictures of various dogs in several locations. It has all the hallmarks of a cozy, go your own pace adventure game. Get your camera ready, because here comes the next cute canine!",2022-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 620348919e5c48c548d7bf94,GamesHub,David Wildgoose,40,"Pupperazzi struggles to go beyond the obvious premise suggested by its witty name. Other than photographing a lot of dogs – so many, many dogs – there’s almost nothing else to do. While it remains charming and silly throughout, you’re not able to form any sort of lasting bond with any of these dogs. Your interactions with them are too fleeting, too inconsequential. That cute little pug I found snoozing under the picnic table doesn’t have a name, and she’ll be gone the next time I drop by. I can send you a photo of her I took, I suppose, but we both know you’re just going to delete it.",2022-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61efae119e5c48c548d71c5b,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,70,"Although Pupperazzi’s length is far more impressive in dog hours, it’s worthy of any human’s attention. If you went into Pupperazzi expecting a cute dog photography game — congrats! You got exactly what you paid for. Pupperazzi wears its golden retriever heart on its sleeve; in fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if a golden retriever made this game, considering its sincere, fun, childish nature. Make no bones about it — Pupperazzi is a short but sweet dog photog romp that will leave players wagging their tails.",2022-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61f012369e5c48c548d71fe8,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,70,"Pupperazzi is a lighthearted, chill little game that anyone can enjoy. If you’re not too worried about realism and don’t need a lot of high-level content, you’ll be happy with what Pupperazzi has to offer. The bad news is that it’s over pretty quickly, and there isn’t much reason to go back. The dogs are cute, and the whole thing is marginally surreal, but a bit of story or maybe some strong canine characters would have added to the experience, especially for older dog lovers.",2022-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61eeaf8c9e5c48c548d70c6c,TheSixthAxis,Dominic Leighton,80,"Growing the burgeoning 'serotonin snapper' genre, Pupperazi is as relaxed as gaming gets. Aimed at pretty much everyone that isn't a cat, this is another indie gem that's sure to leave you with an almighty grin on your face and, as an added bonus, you won't get dog hair on your sofa.",2022-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61edfb929e5c48c548d70a60,Digitally Downloaded,,90,"Here's the thing about Pupperazzi: it isn't perfect, but it is perfectly happy. For days I've been obsessed with meeting new dogs, dressing new dogs, photographing new dogs, petting new dogs... you get the idea. Lord knows the world is a difficult enough place right now, and Pupperazzi makes things seem lighter and easier while playing. Photographers like myself will get a kick out of how the developers recreated the photographic process in a video game. Animals lovers will adore meeting each and every furry being. Aside from those two things that really irk me, the game is quite soothing... unless you're scrambling to take a photo of that ONE dog that will inevitably keep running away. And then you'll finally snap the sneaky little doggo and life will be all the happier.",2022-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 621fbb1418c4f5b9825c1cac,Forbes,,,"And yet, leveling technical criticism at an experience that is so accessible, loving, and warm feels like kicking one, many, or all of the dogs that star in it. For all its faults, it’s hard to play Pupperazzi without a smile on your face, and this completionist-friendly outing will definitely resonate with players of all ages, even if it fails to live up to its true potential.",2022-01-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61f074ed9e5c48c548d72940,Checkpoint Gaming,Pedro Cooray,80,"Pupperazzi isn’t difficult or cerebral. This photography simulator doesn’t have the budget or serenity that other games in the genre might provide, but handily makes up for it with charm, personality, and hundreds of dogs being big goofballs. Even playing the same level multiple times will give you a random assortment of dogs and toys to mess around with, so the game doesn’t grow stale easily. It’s a fantastic example of a video game letting you live out a simple real-life fantasy: walking around without a care in the world, taking photos of endless dogs, and their fluffy, scratchable butts.",2022-01-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61ee280f9e5c48c548d70ad8,Gamers Heroes,Casey Scheld,75,"The idyllic, low-stakes world of Pupperazzi is one that budding photographers can easily be lost in. The laundry list of objectives can weigh on even the most devout pupper lover, but it is still worth a go for those looking for a breather.",2022-01-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61f1be639e5c48c548d73ea1,RPGamer,Sam Wachter,,"There are not a lot of games that make my heart feel full of joy the way Pupperazzi does. Being able to leisurely take photos of dogs acting adorably, crazy, or sleepy is incredibly relaxing, and it’s definitely helped ease some of the anxiety I often feel every day.",2022-01-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61eb212a9e5c48c548d70309,GameSpot,Jessica Howard,50,"Pupperazzi is a cute game filled with all the same affection that we have for our four-legged friends, but sadly it doesn't deliver the warm fuzzy feelings you might be expecting.",2022-01-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61eafd949e5c48c548d702b3,Shacknews,Ozzie Mejia,60,"I'll throw Kitfox Games and Sundae Month a bone in this sense. Gaming needs more wholesome experiences like this and I'm glad Pupperazzi exists. If the team revisits this concept in the future, I'm excited for what it's capable of delivering. For now, I'll just look at this game as a ruff draft of something potentially greater.",2022-01-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61f051529e5c48c548d72767,Six One Indie,Austin Ernst,80,"Sundae Month successfully grasps what a simple game made to boost one’s serotonin with lovable dogs should look like. If there was ever a game that achieved its vision to the nth degree, it’s Pupperazzi.",2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61eaec009e5c48c548d7023b,TheGamer,Stacey Henley,60,"Ultimately there just isn't enough here, and even for an indie game in a world of huge budgets, I don't think it's unfair to point that out. Pupperazzi is sweet and delivers what it promises, but you need to make your own fun because the game doesn't test you in any meaningful way, and nor does it let you apply your own creativity to it enough. But it lets you take pictures of doggos, and that's all some people will need.",2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61e9b18b9e5c48c548d6fcc3,Guide Fall,Will Quick,75,"Pupperazzi is a first-person adventure where you play as a camera with legs whose main purpose is to take as many photos of dogs as possible. It’s a very fun and wholesome experience that’s supported by a lot of free movement and simple colorful aesthetics. Sadly, it has problems mechanically that make the whole experience too easy, meaning it ends too quickly.",2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61e99e5b9e5c48c548d6fc32,Screen Rant,Lara Jackson,70,"With its charming world, enjoyable soundtrack, and dogs brimming with character, there’s lots of fun to be had with Pupperazzi. Unfortunately, replaying the levels even with variable weather conditions and day/night options can get stale a few hours in. Exploring is a joy the first time, but once players have seen everything there is to offer, there’s not much else. There's also some inconsistencies with dogNET, with users' responses sometimes praising a photo for elements it doesn't include. Despite this, Pupperazzi is barking up the right tree for dog fans. Thanks to its simple controls, this wholesome indie game is one that can be enjoyed by the whole family, and with its humor and cute pups, it’s hard not to crack a smile while snapping away.",2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61e99dc59e5c48c548d6fbe5,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,65,"Cute, but featuring far too high of a price tag to justify the amount of content it includes.",2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61e986e89e5c48c548d6fa97,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,50,"Even though I didn’t expect for Pupperazzi to wow me, it had enough features in its premise to make me, at the very least, look forward to it. What we ended up getting is a beyond mediocre photography game that might be the entertaining for the first ten minutes or so, until it becomes a tremendously uninteresting title devoid of challenge or charm to make you want to play it for much longer.",2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61e9801e9e5c48c548d6fa3f,IGN Italy,Stefano Castelli,80,"A game that coherently turns players into dog paparazzis, keeping them entertained for the whole time.",2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61e97a0d9e5c48c548d6fa19,Saving Content,Ed Acosta,80,"All-in-all, I had a blast with Pupperazi; it has a welcoming and fun charm to it, it’s creative, and it asks you to be creative. It’s only $20 so it’s well worth the price to admission, in fact on Xbox it’ll be a part of Gamepass so if you’re a subscriber, there’s no reason not to get your paws wet and dive right in. It’s cliché to say, but Pupperazi is the very essence of “fun for the whole family.” Now, shoot for the moon and em-bark on your own Pupperazi adventure!",2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61e96dae9e5c48c548d6f978,Game Informer,Jill Grodt,73,"Pupperazzi isn't a substantial adventure, but its absurd, playful, and dog-filled world serves as a lighthearted retreat.",2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61e96d949e5c48c548d6f957,Hardcore Gamer,Marcus Estrada,70,Pupperazzi immediately impresses with its adorable dogs bounding across a variety of colorful levels.,2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61e96b599e5c48c548d6f8fb,Cultured Vultures,Ashley Bates,75,"Pupperazzi sells the fantasy of being surrounded by dozens of adorable good boys, while ensuring the gimmick doesn't overstay its welcome.",2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 61e96af39e5c48c548d6f8ee,TechRaptor,Courtney Ehrenhofler,70,"Pupperazzi is a nice, light diversion for those willing to put up with a few bugs for the love of dogs.",2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 62006db09e5c48c548d7a808,NaviGames,Lucía Sáez,85,"Pupperazzi is an adorable title where we will have to go, camera in hand, to get the best possible picture of our furry friends. Completing the missions in each area, and filling our Puppypedia will be our maxims in this doggy adventure.",2022-01-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,9f944e95eb3a40d8a45a3c4f8871f194 5f70def8cc71e361680c88f7,Kinglink Reviews,Frank Reese,50,"Classic gameplay that will please fans of stealth, but the worst story in the series. It's focus on the Templars could have been great but there's no attempt to humanize them.",2020-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714793765d6778749b6e,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,70,"Here's a comparison for Assassin's Creed fans: Rogue is basically the Revelations of the Assassin's Creed III era, and that's okay!",2015-04-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714693765d6778749af9,GameWatcher,John-Paul Jones,70,"In plundering Assassin's Creed: Black Flag practically wholesale, Rogue proves to be a double-edged sword. As much as Rogue succeeds in servicing those who were disappointed that Unity eschewed Black Flag's naval shenanigans, the game also serves as a timely reminder just how little the franchise has evolved in recent years, in spite of its relatively novel take on the series' narrative.",2015-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714693765d6778749af4,Cubed3,Ofisil,60,"Assassin's Creed Rogue is a mediocre-to-decent, open-ended, third-person action game, which many times feels as if the typical Assassin's Creed gameplay has crossed paths with Sid Meier's Pirates! However, it's impossible to overlook an abundance of flaws that are the result of a rushed production, and the fact that this is, in many ways, a reselling of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.",2015-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714693765d6778749b02,DarkZero,Jorge S Fernandez,70,"In the end, Assassin's Creed Rogue feels like a multi-colored blanket stitched together by years of older materials. It will still keep you warm for the night, but the mismatched patterns and holes in the fabric may leave you wanting to trade up for a fresh new blanket that still carries the same comfort.",2015-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714693765d6778749afd,Game Debate,Stuart Thomas,80,"There I go again, swinging back the other way! The problem is this. I am a little upset at endless Ubisoft FIFA-esque annual updates that, also like FIFA, are very slight variations on a theme. But these games will never be wholly beige and uninteresting, because they're built on a tried and tested way of making you have fun. Sailing the seven seas with a crew of salty sea dogs, taking on a pair of angry French frigates is just fun. Sneaking through the bushes at a governors' soiree, then sneakily shooting one of his guards with a berserk dart and watching him slaughter all of his erstwhile comrades - that's always good for a giggle. You can feel the swagger when you first buy the captain's uniform and cut a dashing figure through the streets of the colonies. The weaving of historical fact and off-the-wall videogame fiction is engrossing and superbly crafted. So what that it's basically a game you've already played? That doesn't stop it being fun.",2015-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714693765d6778749b46,Critical Hit,Alessandro Barbosa,85,"Assassin's Creed: Rogue is a great ending to the American saga of the franchise, and a great game in its own right. Ubisoft has also done a fine job with the PC port, making it an easy recommendation to any fan.",2015-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714693765d6778749b1f,PC Invasion,Peter Parrish,60,"Assassin's Creed: Rogue is Black Flag with worse writing and (broadly) improved missions. Does very little to alter the formula, but is about as mechanically sound as Assassin's Creed gets and runs well on PC.",2015-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714693765d6778749b49,PC Gamer,Phil Iwaniuk,74,"The imperative to cash in on Black Flag is transparent, but as it turns out a location swap works wonders for igniting the hooded pirate in you again.",2015-03-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714793765d6778749b76,New Game Network,Brendan Griffiths,85,"Far from being an unloved spin-off, Assassin's Creed Rogue has turned out to be one of the gaming highlights of the year. Forget Unity's troubles, this is the ultimate Assassin's experience of the year and should be snapped up immediately.",2014-12-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714793765d6778749b74,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,80,"With Assassin's Creed: Unity being released exclusively for the PC, PS4 and Xbox One, Assassin's Creed: Rogue comes to the PS3 and Xbox 360.",2014-12-24T05:00:00.000Z,False,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714693765d6778749b67,The Digital Fix,,70,"With Assassin's Creed: Rogue Ubisoft have delivered the equivalent of Revelations. They've concluded a story arc and a group of characters have been consigned for good to the history books. Within that conclusion the best bits have been retained, the worst bits thrown away and a couple of new things added just to keep things spicy (grenade launcher anyone?). We have a charismatic lead (he isn't Ezio but then, who is?), a taut storyline with a twist and a fun set of missions which don't overstay their welcome. It's a fine end then, before the new beginning which is already available. Rogue may seem an odd release but it is a worthwhile one that any Assassin completionist will want to play and won't regret doing.",2014-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714793765d6778749be6,Gamers FTW,Jamal Khan,92,"If you were not a fan of the previous titles in the franchise Rogue will not convert, but if you are a fan Rogue is a must buy. Make no mistake about it Assassin's Creed Rogue is the Assassin's Creed game of 2014.",2014-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714793765d6778749bf9,Game Rant,Andrew Dyce,60,"With a story hampered by familiar mechanics, 'Assassin's Creed Rogue' is a worthwhile adventure for only the most devoted of fans.",2014-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714693765d6778749afb,Kill Screen,Jess Joho,50,It's finally happened: Ubisoft broke Assassin's Creed.,2014-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714793765d6778749b71,SelectButton,Marcus Jones,90,"Assassin's Creed: Rogue is certainly my favorite of the last generation of Assassin's Creed games and arguably the best of them all. It brings so many new things to the table, relying wholeheartedly on the mainstays of previous titles. It's got the best aspects of everything, a larger world to explore, and you still get to be a pirate. What's not to love?",2014-12-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714793765d6778749bde,Gameplanet,Gareth Talbot,70,"For anyone not yet fatigued by Assassin's Creed's relentless release schedule, Rogue is a fine game in the series, but for those who had their fill of looting and plundering the high seas in Black Flag, this could be one to miss.",2014-11-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714793765d6778749b6b,The A.V. Club,Patrick Lee,100,"The emails you can rifle through at Abstergo Entertainment tease a potentially exciting future for the series—Russia, Brazil, China, Japan—but unless it can get over its current identity crisis, the best we can hope for from the future of Assassin's Creed is more near-hits.",2014-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714793765d6778749b69,TrueAchievements,Rebecca Smith,70,"Aside from a few visual bugs and the odd agile guard that hasn't yet worked out how to climb down a ladder, players can spend many unhindered hours doing what Templars do best in Assassin's Creed Rogue.",2014-11-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714793765d6778749b7f,Ars Technica,Steven Strom,,"If you can tolerate the aging hardware, pick it up to experience a flawed but interesting footnote on Black Flag's tested formula.",2014-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714793765d6778749beb,Examiner,Joe McCallister,60,"While Assassin's Creed Rogue isn't the technical mess Unity seems to be, it's an uninspired title that seems to check the box of ""get a last gen title out the door"". There are some good elements here, but nothing that actually innovates or pushes forward. The game is a decent Creed game, and another great pirate game, but it's ultimately just more of the same.",2014-11-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 62324dd9274ec35e72dbf3ac,Tom's Guide,Marshall Honorof,60,"Assassin's Creed Rogue can be just as enthralling as its predecessors, but it sometimes feels dated and inconsequential.",2014-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714793765d6778749bff,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,80,"'Assassin's Creed: Rogue' is an adequate, if familiar, conclusion of the latest chapter of 'Assassin's Creed'. It adds enough to qualify as a full-fledged release and features a decent storyline. The bugs are tolerable and certainly not as distracting as its big brother 'Unity'. Gameplay wise it's perfect for anyone enthralled by the seafaring focus of 'Black Flag.' For anyone who hasn't tossed out their last-gen consoles quite yet, it's among the best 'Assassin's Creeds' to be found in that generation.",2014-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714693765d6778749b0a,Attack of the Fanboy,Dean James,70,"Assassin's Creed Rogue offers one of the most ambitious and compelling stories in the franchise, but is still saddled with the same stale gameplay of the last couple games.",2014-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714793765d6778749bdb,We Got This Covered,Chad Goodmurphy,70,"Assassin's Creed Rogue is more of the same, and resembles a Black Flag expansion more than an entirely new game. Still, despite its familiar gameplay tropes, it succeeds in concluding the series' American saga via a very interesting storyline.",2014-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714793765d6778749be9,Slant Magazine,Justin Clark,70,The glue holding it all together as more than just a stale repurpose of the previous games is the story.,2014-11-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714793765d6778749b82,Destructoid,Brett Makedonski,55,"Those who yearn for a return to Black Flag's sandbox will take comfort knowing this is ""more of the same,"" as the clichéd review expression goes. But, Rogue's systems do nothing to move Assassin's Creed forward, leaving it fittingly stuck in the past like the last-generation consoles it graces. Anyone who expects more will be disappointed. Anyone who just wants another open-world adventure replete with sailing, exploration, and killing might find comfort in its familiar ways.",2014-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714793765d6778749b7c,TrustedReviews,Stuart Andrews,70,"Refined gameplay, some fun new toys and a cool Templar twist are enough to make Rogue the equal of Black Flag. In fact, some fans might even prefer it. Though familiar game mechanics and locations create a strong sense of deja-vu, there's enough good stuff here that this final chapter of the American trilogy doesn't feel like a cash-in. It won't change the minds of those bored of the series, but it should please the many who aren't.",2014-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714793765d6778749bd1,Gamers Heroes,,80,Ultimately Assassin’s Creed Rogue doesn’t add much to the table but it does polish some of the thing from Black Flag. If you enjoyed Black Flag you will enjoy this game. I haven’t played Unity so I can’t compare but this game is one worth picking up.,2014-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714693765d6778749b00,DualShockers,Ryan Meitzler,60,"[W]hile it sets its sails to head into uncharted waters for the series narratively, the game's journey back into the established trail more often makes the title feel like a familiar journey than an exciting new venture. By flipping things around into the eyes of the enemy, Rogue presents us with a new perspective on a centuries-long conflict — the problem is that everything else we've seen before.",2014-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 5d86714793765d6778749be0,ACG,Jeremy Penter,100,,2014-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,fd2df056f60e4ca8a59ca5c5f0ff3395 61cf3dee9e5c48c548d690a0,Everyeye.it,Andrea Sorichetti,80,"Net of a poor technical sector, especially on Switch, No Longer Home is one of the most touching experiences of the year. Independent to the core, Humble Grove's game tells the dramas of everyday life in what is a semi-autobiography of its two authors, stuck in one of the most confused and difficult moments of their post-adolescence. It is a very short work, which can be completed in a single session of just over two hours, but capable of touching deeply.",2021-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,c44ed0a965cc43b98425d5d7437796d5 617a9ba51221bf35ed5428b3,Impulsegamer,Nathan Misa,58,"A point-and-click, dialogue-driven adventure that tackles themes from the heart, that won't resonate with everyone.",2021-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,c44ed0a965cc43b98425d5d7437796d5 616fe558e2b051b79e060e7f,LadiesGamers.com,Mina Smith ,80,"I loved this game. It felt so incredibly personal that I could feel the emotions of Bo and Ao. They are both great characters, and I fell in love with the little apartment that they were so attached to. Also, you can pet the cats in this game. There is nothing I love more than to pet animals in any game! Overall, I really liked this game, and I think it’s worth a try for anyone, gamer or not, who loves vibrant stories.",2021-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,c44ed0a965cc43b98425d5d7437796d5 62111c2d9e5c48c548d841e4,Last Word on Gaming,Megan Bidmead,70,"No Longer Home is a short game. To be honest, I expected it to be a bit longer given the price, and I felt a bit frustrated that I barely scratched the surface in terms of finding out who Ao and Bo actually are. My favorite part is right at the start. In the prologue, you get to see Ao and Bo having their first proper (drunken) conversation. It is exactly like watching yourself in your twenties – going from ‘I barely know you’ to ‘let’s have an incredibly deep philosophical conversation about the meaning of life’ in about thirty seconds. You get to see them click together, a fledgling friendship right at the start. And it’s really nice to watch. Do their conversations become a bit pretentious and self-centered? Well, yeah, sometimes. But then again, I think I remember being like that in my early twenties, too. Overall, it was a surprisingly emotionally complex game, but a lot shorter than I’d liked. Still, I’d recommend giving it a go if you’re after a new indie game for the Switch.",2021-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,c44ed0a965cc43b98425d5d7437796d5 611d0344d2d9925bcbb8ca9d,Entertainium,Gareth Brading,,"No Longer Home doesn’t out stay its welcome and is a relatively short experience, but I generally found it interesting and inventive. It clearly borrows heavily from Kentucky Route Zero, but wisely doesn’t try to imitate it, but rather borrows narratively and structurally. Ao and Bo’s relationship is very well fleshed out, and they are honest and truthful to each other in a refreshing way, their dialogue never feeling forced or unnatural. This is commendable, as realistic romantic relationships are often difficult to accurately convey in video games. It’s a game which pauses and asks you to value the small moments in life. I took this lesson to heart, using every opportunity I could to pet the flat’s two cats, Luna and Autumn. Sometimes, just petting a cat can spark joy. Life consists of a multitude of small moments, and at some point, we all must move from old homes and build new ones. No Longer Home, like Gone Home before it, proves the adage “you can’t go home again” remains as true as ever.",2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,c44ed0a965cc43b98425d5d7437796d5 611bed9bd2d9925bcbb8c2cd,GamingTrend,Lawrence Le,75,"A deeply personal two-hour meditation on saying goodbye that invites you to channel your lived experiences and walk alongside its characters. It's a little sparse on the details, but No Longer Home still gives players plenty to chew on.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,c44ed0a965cc43b98425d5d7437796d5 6116b3810beff283722471fb,KeenGamer,Kenzie Du,75,"Witness (or relive) the final moments of moving out of a student flat and into the throes of adulthood in No Longer Home. Pick through boxes, pallets, plus last conversations and goodbyes in this relaxing and relatable visual novel.",2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,c44ed0a965cc43b98425d5d7437796d5 6114d81e226e1e6e65313c23,Merlin'in Kazanı,,72,No Longer Home is able to give the player all that he wants to give. It delivers exactly what is expected of a short and personal story. I would have liked to play the story of Ao and Bo a little longer.,2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,c44ed0a965cc43b98425d5d7437796d5 6113bd745eafd95fa9911c33,COGconnected,Ricky Knight,60,"Overall, it was hard to care for Ao and Bo’s story. The dialog was a slog. The character’s perspectives often changed too fast. And while going over their dilemmas, again and again, I found myself not wanting to play anymore. I’d rather just go out for a beer and talk to them in person and let them know life is going to be okay. High school and college are but footnotes in hopefully a long healthy story of yourself. In the end, if you find yourself at this particular time in life, it might be worth experiencing their story. But if you’re past it, you may not find much here to resonate with.",2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,c44ed0a965cc43b98425d5d7437796d5 6160f78510b39c41d6ea2e16,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,70,"No Longer Home is a short, sad story about coming to terms with growing up and saying goodbye to college life, friends, and the family we create along the way. Although Ao and Bo must leave their uni flat and the happy memories they’ve created within those four walls behind, they’ll cherish every precious moment spent together. If you’re looking to experience the pain of parting while taking solace in the fact that home is truly where the heart is, No Longer Home will scratch that melancholy itch.",2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,c44ed0a965cc43b98425d5d7437796d5 6111264f81dfdd2baab61884,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,72,"In terms of would I recommend the game… that's not easy to answer. Given the length of ""play time""I would certainly start by suggesting waiting for a sale. If you are after a lot of interaction then I'd say avoid it. If you quite like choose your own adventures or indie theatre performances then this might just be up your alley. If you feel non binary or just overwhelmed at what life has in store for you while studying or after completing study… this might be the familiar voice you want to hear. It's far more an experience than a game so if that's your thing then give it a try, if not then look elsewhere.",2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,c44ed0a965cc43b98425d5d7437796d5 61114bac81dfdd2baab6195b,But Why Tho?,Kyle Foley,95,"No Longer Home is an authentic and often unsettling story about the process of moving out and moving on. Of course, every player will take something different away from their experience playing, but it is an experience that I highly recommend. With beautiful designs, excellent characters, and a great soundtrack, No Longer Home is well worth picking up.",2021-08-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,c44ed0a965cc43b98425d5d7437796d5 62035b439e5c48c548d7c3ef,GamesHub,,60,"No Longer Home toes the line between a commercial and personal project in a way that makes it hard to critically assess. It’s a game that deals with a familiar form of melancholy with a delicate touch, but sometimes, this borders on insubstantial. The narrative, while personal, lacks substantial introspection.",2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,c44ed0a965cc43b98425d5d7437796d5 60dd87688f7460af4f50472f,Rapid Reviews UK,Daryl Leach,50,"The first Layers of Fear was a really, REALLY, horrifying game… in the best way possible, of course. With its ever-changing environments and haunting narrative, it really gave me the chills when I first played it. Naturally then, I was expecting to be spooked out by its sequel Layers of Fear 2. I mean, more of the same eerie thrills but on a boat? Count me in.",2021-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 60f59fc03b5ef8e239538708,Merlin'in Kazanı,Samet Basri Taşlı,70,For those who want to experience the horror on Nintendo Switch. The psychological horror elements that Layers of Fear 2 wanted to offer have been left behind by too much jumpscare and repetitive gameplay.,2021-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 60bccc6d2e2890d254159a65,Impulsegamer,Richard Banks,80,"Layers of Fear 2 may not be the quintessential horror-puzzle spookathon, but it's certainly a thrilling, claustrophobic ghost story that easily holds its own. It's at times uneven, and the puzzling isn't as interesting as the backdrop, but for sheer storytelling prowess alone, it's definitely worth setting sail on this ghost ship.",2021-06-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 60b5543fb2b61298b12c19d6,Pure Nintendo,Sophie Hiner,85,"Layers of Fear 2 is a fun horror game that doesn't rely on gore or violence. It focuses more on psychological terror, while also providing numerous jumpscares and haunting imagery. Once you start, it's a hard game to quit playing.",2021-05-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 60b532d4b2b61298b12c19b1,COGconnected,Thi Chao,78,"Layers of Fear 2 is a surreal journey packed with fear and existential dread. Everything from the environment to the music, Layers of Fear 2 is an experience that is frightful, thought-provoking, and disorienting (in a good way). Granted, it doesn’t always hit every note; however, the decision to port it over to the Nintendo Switch is certainly a most welcome one.",2021-05-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 60aa132157ed0e0490ae25eb,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,60,"The Switch version is undoubtedly the worst way to play Layers of Fear 2 – but it’s still worth a look for horror fans who only have the Nintendo hybrid console available to them. The game itself carries an engrossing narrative set in a game world that’s constantly trying to surprise the player through a 5-7 hour adventure. While the puzzles are middling and the visuals less impressive than the other versions of this game, there’s plenty of scares and a thick atmosphere without a massive amount of gore.",2021-05-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 60a9775d57ed0e0490ae25c4,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,65,"It might still not be a very good horror game overall, but Layers of Fear 2 is a much more enjoyable experience than its disappointing predecessor. Its story and premise were much more interesting this time around, but its limited gameplay and the fact it’s just not scary at all left a lot to be desired.",2021-05-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 60a7028457ed0e0490ae230f,LevelUp,Fernando Salinas,70,"After years of waiting, Layers of Fear 2 comes to Nintendo Switch to provoke anguish, fear and desolation. Bloober Team's effort is noticeable in this port that is faithful to the original with some shortcomings, with the option to play wherever you want.",2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 60a67c9657ed0e0490ae228c,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,50,"Layers of Fear 2 is a rather disappointing follow-up to 2016's interesting and effective psychological horror effort. There's a decent premise here, a strong setting and an opportunity to tell an interesting tale, but it feels wasted for the most part. Despite looking and sounding great, predicable scares, repetitive gameplay, disappointing puzzles and a story that just never makes a decent connection result in a game that's pretty hard to recommend overall.",2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 615e128fc44fe6288eaddaf7,DVS Gaming,,85,"Layers of Fear 2 is an amazing psychological thriller game that takes you in-depth of horror history and it’s building blocks. From the visuals to the story, to the sound, Layers of Fear 2 has encompassed that of which makes a horror game, a horror game.",2020-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe993765d67787a73e5,PSX Brasil,Bruno Henrique Vinhadel,70,"Layers of Fear 2 may not outperform its predecessor, but it must surely is recommended to players who enjoyed the first title. Being too linear at various times and using basic resources to try to cause fear, it feels as if more could've been done in the game to create unique situations that really question the sanity of everything presented there.",2019-08-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe993765d67787a73e3,Gameblog,Angel Davila,80,"Even though both Layers of Fear's stories are not linked, this sequel follows up the style of the original game. All the horror comes from the peculiar stagings and visuals used by Bloober Team that cause a constant sensation of anguish. Also, the different ""homages"" to several movie classics are a great classy touch.",2019-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe993765d67787a73d4,GameMAG,,50,"Layers of Fear 2 tries to be deeper and more complex than the original game, but in the end we have a completely bland chases, pixel-hunting and aimless walking on empty rooms. If you are looking for a new intellectual horror that will entice you for a few evenings, then from this project you should definitely stay away.",2019-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe993765d67787a73e1,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,65,"The story in Layers of Fear 2 is decent, even if you can see the narrative twist coming, but you need to sit down and analyze the pieces for it to really come together. The same tricks used in the original to distort the environment still work here, as do the jump-scares despite their predictability over time. The longer playtime robs the title of the crispness of its predecessor, while the element of an active pursuer doesn't mix well with the game's need for more involved door and switch mechanics and the precision needed to activate those action spots. It's still worth checking out for fans — but sometime later, as opposed to immediately. ",2019-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe993765d67787a73ba,Pardis Game,عرفان حائری,80,"The Layers of Fear 2 is undoubtedly one of the most frightening titles that have been released in the last few years, when most of the titles are similar. The experience of a different game that tries to affect the player through psychological and internal fears can be very exciting. But the new elements of the gameplay are not so perfect, and with all the efforts made by the creators to make a balance between their own style and keeping the game entertaining among today's games, they still could not do it well enough, and in the final stages, these elements are completely out of balance ",2019-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a73a7,RPG Fan,Bob Richardson,75,"Layers of Fear 2's production is without peer, but the continuously frustrating design decisions confuse. ",2019-07-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a73aa,Daily Star,Tom Hutchison,40,"But once the novelty of a new game fades, what we're left with is a failure of a title that simply loses itself after the first hour or so. And you end up going in bizarre circles without any sense of satisfaction.",2019-07-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe993765d67787a73d6,Expansive,Ray Willmott,75,"As a horror, it doesn’t quite match up to other greats this year, lacking the genuine sense of peril and desperation I found in Resident Evil 2, or the emphasis on uncertain horror in a Metro Exodus. Yet Layers of Fear 2 still has enough about it to get under your skin and mess with your mind. Plus there’s a real sense of creativity here, something horror is scarcely associated with nowadays.",2019-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a73b1,GBAtemp,Pranavsingh Dhunnoo,65,"A lack of actual gameplay and a slow paced, confusing storytelling don't do justice to Layers of Fear 2's interesting premise and fancy visuals.",2019-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a73b3,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,75,This is still a good game that I recommend to anyone who is a fan of psychological horror titles but don’t go into it expecting to even come close to having your pants scared off.,2019-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a73b8,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,65,"Layers of Fear 2 excels in many aspects of psychological horror, but it also undermines itself. While it creates many layers of fear, there’s little connective tissue between them to make the narrative coherent enough to engage with. ",2019-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a7384,Cubed3,Justin Prinsloo,70,"Layers of Fear 2 is narratively brilliant but lacks some much-needed polish that would truly make it great. The game subsequently struggles to deliver consistently over the course of its roughly eight-hour length, but it is ultimately this short campaign and its thrilling atmosphere that saves it from becoming monotonous, allowing its expertly crafted story to truly shine. The game lives up to its name as a layered and nuanced tale of horror, making it worth experiencing for any fan of the genre.",2019-06-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a73ae,Bazimag,Fardin Bagherian,60,"Overall, this title follows the same convention as the previous entry, however, lack of fundamental changes in gameplay, combined with an unsteady story progression, has damaged the game in many ways. On the other hand, using metaphors taken right out of popular movies and the chance to experience them in a gaming setting can offer good, scary time. If you were a fan of the first game, Layers of Fear 2 will satisfy you, but after finishing its 5 hours long story, it is hard to not think about unmet expectations.",2019-06-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a738c,Electric Bento,Drew Meadows,89,Layers of Fear 2 is an incredibly nuanced horror title that pulls back on jump scares and focuses more on building psychological dread and tension.,2019-06-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a7386,Nation Fusion,Mike Taylor,70,"Aesthetically, the game is a marvel and a wonder to behold. There are some genuinely creepy moments in this game, and a few times I found myself looking over my shoulder when playing at night.",2019-06-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a7381,AbsoluteXbox,Ben Ledsham,80,"Overall, Layers of Fear 2 was an enjoyably terrifying experience. Picking out all of the different film references led me to really enjoy the game and continue playing to see if I could pick out any other references.",2019-06-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a73a5,The Digital Fix,Chris Patrick,70,"Layers of Fear 2 is bursting at the seams with creativity and tension, with stellar writing and voice acting. Sadly let down by some outdated gameplay sections that should have been left in the early 2000s.",2019-06-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a73b5,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,73,"Layers of Fear 2 is not going to be for everyone. It has a distinctive flavor even among horror games, and the movement controls can sometimes come across as a bit clunky and some of the narrations do not hold up with the overall really good voice acting found in the majority of the game. Those concerns aside however, I have to say that Bloober Team knows how to play with a person's senses, heighten tension skillfully and pay that off with some pretty solid scares in a new environment that diverges from what they used last time around.",2019-06-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5e277769c25afe0e75c302d1,Marooners' Rock,Alex McCumbers,54,Anyone interested in classic film will probably find something to love and discuss but anyone hoping for something more dreadful than the first game or others like it will probably want to avoid it for now.,2019-06-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a7374,The Outerhaven Productions,,80,"Layers of Fear 2 provides an atmospheric horror story that uses scares to its advantage. Despite some buggy mechanics, the game contains beautiful and haunting visuals, varied gameplay, and satisfying plot elements incorporating classic films.",2019-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a7379,MonsterVine,Samantha Lienhard,60,"While holding true to the same basic gameplay formula, Layers of Fear 2 takes great steps toward distinguishing itself from the first game. Unfortunately, while this pays off in some respects, Layers of Fear 2 struggles to be as cohesive as a psychological horror game should be.",2019-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a7377,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,90,"I wish more horror games were like Layers of Fear 2. It's a mature and intelligent understanding of the deeper and more meaningful elements of horror, and while I can have as much fun as anyone creeping around a Resident Evil game and shooting the ugly monsters while being startled by the jump scares, it's something like this that I end up reflecting on well after I've finished playing, and this is the kind of game that I return to when I'm looking for an actual horror experience.",2019-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a734a,SECTOR.sk,Peter Dragula,75,"Short psychological horror from Bloober team offers great atmosphere with ghostly ship, but fear do not lasts until the end of story.",2019-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a7375,Hynerd.it,,80,"Layers of Fear 2 goes up and down like a ship during a storm in the sea. There are evident falls in the gameplay and in the way the story is told and displayed. Even if is really hard for some players to catch the spirit of it, the general experience is still worth t be lived. The level design is rich of really clever solutions, the setting is dark and with a strong identity. The sounds effect are excellent, telling places and characters in a unique way. Layers of Fears builds frame by frame a cinematic view, following rules and style of the horror symbolism.",2019-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a735d,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,85,Layers of Fear 2 will be one of the best horror games you’ll play this year and its haunting tale will live with you for quite some time,2019-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5ddef273ad4f81777e1f3b93,But Why Tho?,Quinn Hiers,90,"Although less scary than the previous game, Layer of Fear 2 is a beautiful but chilling game with wonderful writing and voice-acting. It maintains pieces of the first game that many loved while changing enough so that it doesn't feel repetitive.",2019-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a735b,Just Push Start,Damian Seeto,65,"Overall, I found Layers of Fear 2 to be a mixed bag for me. While I do enjoy the puzzle solving, the majority of the game is too slow and uneventful to really make a huge impression on me. Sure it was fun playing the game more than once to unlock all of the endings, but I don't think this game is worth all of the effort.",2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a7352,COGconnected,Anthony Bacchus,73,"Layers of Fear 2 is bigger, more ambitious, and scarier than its predecessor, but it can feel a bit familiar at times too. ",2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a7354,IGN Italy,Damaso Scibetta,64,"Layers of Fear 2 is like a big, strange and greedy DLC of the first chapter. Despite the extreme ""more of the same"" feeling, in some ways here the expressionist atmosphere is even more disturbing than the painter adventure. On the other hand, however, the story is too much fragmented, answers are not sufficiently clear and the game needs more than opening doors and trivial environmental puzzles.",2019-06-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5d867fe893765d67787a7350,3DNews,Денис Щенников,65,Layers of Fear 2 is a boring game to play with questionable narrative. But it has so many absolutely beautiful scenes around every corner that you should see it for yourself.,2019-06-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,dd36293739384a63886ccdc39bc02993 5e7a34eabdf729557ef45d48,33bits,Euyen Esquefa Pons,70,"Genesis Alpha One is a roguelite with very good ideas but with a not so good execution. Repetition of scenarios, mediocre AI and confusing menus detract a lot from a saga that has enormous potential. I will be waiting for some hypothetical Genesis Alpha Two.",2020-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867eea93765d67787a1a48,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,60,"Genesis Alpha One is a game with some good ideas but no elegant way to execute them all. The merging of ship building and exploration is quite good once you understand how to do it. DNA splicing is also a neat little touch, but it doesn't fix the fact that the clones are as dumb as bricks and about half as useful. Planetary exploration feels fine, but the gunplay is undercooked. All in all, there's a decent title here if you're able to overcome all of its issues.",2019-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867eea93765d67787a1a3c,PC Gamer,Robert Zak,59,"Genesis Alpha One splices the DNA of some good ideas, but doesn't execute any of them well enough.",2019-02-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867eea93765d67787a1a59,SomHráč.sk,Martin Bago,75,"Genesis Alpha One is a fairly unique genre mix that probably shouldn't work as well as it does. Despite that, it manages to be a gripping experience that could keep you entertained for tens or even hundreds of hours.",2019-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867eea93765d67787a1a3a,Impulsegamer,Nathan Misa,72,"Genesis Alpha One is a fun space simulator/roguelike experience for players who enjoy resource gathering and crafting, ship management and first-person shooter mechanics – and want to play something where they're all bundled into one package. It's not the biggest triple AAA title on the market, but it's definitely one of the most unique games to release and kick off 2019.",2019-02-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867eea93765d67787a1a30,Gameblog,Vincent Elmer-Haerrig,70,"First thought as rogue-like, Genesis: Alpha One brings a lot of interesting management elements. Thus mixing design, action / FPS and strategy in the way to reach its goal (to find a new planet and to colonize it), it proposes a large number of different directions and a beautiful variety of situations. Beginners in rogue-likes may be a little bit lost because of not-so-clear indications on how to proceed, but if they manage to go beyond frustration and a technical level below average, Genesis': Alpha One might deliver some good experience.",2019-02-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867eea93765d67787a1a43,MSPoweruser,Lewis White,45,"There are glimmers of hope that make Genesis Alpha One feel like something that has the potential to be great. With better AI, more variation in its roguelike elements and less of a reliance on the player doing every single thing, I can see a spark hidden deep inside this game.",2019-02-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867eea93765d67787a1a27,Cultured Vultures,,65,"Right now, Genesis Alpha One is a mixed bag, but it's a gorgeous and well-made bag. Further updates could make this game a must-have.",2019-02-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867eea93765d67787a1a46,Xbox Achievements,Dan Webb,65,"Genesis Alpha One has some really cool ideas going for it, unfortunately they're outweighed by repetitive busywork that you easily get bogged down in. Sure, it's an interesting strategy game at times, but the grind is just too damn much!",2019-02-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867eea93765d67787a1a32,DualShockers,Steven Santana,45,Genesis: Alpha One has the framework of a space ship building rogue-like but lacks anything more to make playing it worthwhile.,2019-02-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867eea93765d67787a1a4a,GameOctane,Ryan Welch,75,"Genesis Alpha One isn’t perfect. There are things I wish it would change, like adding a deeper story, adjusting the menus, and bumping up the AI so they can do a better job of running things by themselves. While the game isn’t glamorous, it is addicting and rewarding, especially when you have the perfect setup and routine that ensures your survival. Genesis has something for everyone, including fans of FPS games, simulation/building, and survival genres. And for $29.99, it’s a great price point for a game with lots of content.",2019-01-31T05:00:00.000Z,False,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867eea93765d67787a1a37,Gamefa,Aria Moghadam,77,"Genesis Alpha One is full of innovative and interesting ideas but hasn't been succeed to execute some of them well. Although fast first person action and charming 70's Sci-Fi-like cutscenes can make the game interesting for a while, but after a few hours, it has not much new content to offer.",2019-01-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867eea93765d67787a1a2e,PSX Brasil,Júlio César Souza Pires,64,"Genesis Alpha One has an interesting idea but it ends up failing on not using them in the right way. Simple graphics, not so gripping story and weak gameplay make the game even more boring. Even the exploration, that should be one of the highlights of the game, isn't enough to catch the player's attention and will to play. Genesis Alpha One is not the best choice to start exploring the games in 2019.",2019-01-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867eea93765d67787a1a26,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"The universe of Genesis is vibrant, with distant systems lighting the ship with a beautiful sci-fi glow, and the aliens representing a full intriguing gamut from cockroach-like beasts through to humanoid aliens. This is the kind of game that people who dream of crafting their own space exploration stories, without being dragged through any particular forced narrative, will absolutely love. ",2019-01-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee993765d67787a1a24,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,50,"It's a shame that a game of such promise and ambition ends up in such a questionably lacking state as this, for Genesis Alpha One wields a fair number of interesting ideas, mechanics and spins on such things as roguelike exploration and base-building methodology that work wonders when feeding back into the core premise of managing all aspects of a ship journeying through space.",2019-01-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee993765d67787a1a20,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,65,"By trying to be all things to all people Genesis Alpha One loses any sense of identity. There is some really interesting ideas at work, and cool aesthetic in one portion of the game, but other areas feel underdeveloped.",2019-01-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867eea93765d67787a1a3e,Gaming LYF,Charles Tyldsley,50,"Genesis Alpha One is a fairly unique and interesting mix of genres that offers a lot of promise initially. Despite some enjoyable base building mechanics, the overall gameplay loop is a little too repetitive and the combat is disappointingly weak throughout. With updates, improvements and more content this could turn into something that's both memorable and great, but right now it's an ambitious title that just misses the mark in some all-important areas.",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867eea93765d67787a1a34,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,78,"Genesis Alpha One is still a good game and it hybrids a mix of genres in excellent ways. Its flaws cant be ignored, however. I really hope the developers continue refining this title after release. They have a gem on their hands, they just have to sand down its rough patches.",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867eea93765d67787a1a2b,Sick Critic,Samuel Taylor,40,"As much as Genesis Alpha One tries its best to keep you entertained, it's an admittedly ugly experience, both visually and mechanically. The lack of ambition or context given to gameplay makes it one to avoid.",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee993765d67787a1a22,Cubed3,Gabriel Jones,60,"In conclusion, Genesis Alpha One is a decent way to spend a weekend, but it will wear out its welcome not long afterwards. Building, upgrading, and defending a starship is compelling enough. There are also those times when a large-scale invasion generates some real excitement. However, a lot of time is going to be spent performing mundane tasks. Although this does an admirable job of streamlining most of them, boredom will eventually set in. Still, the unique premise might be reason enough to check it out.",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee993765d67787a1a1e,GameSpace,Chris Bowman,80,"Overall, this game is fun to play and brings you into a new world of FPS and shipbuilding to engage its player base. It is a single player game that will test your building skills as you create this massive starship that will take your people to a new world for colonization. Releasing on January 29, 2019, this game promises to be one of the more fun first-person shooters out there this year. It launches for $29.99 USD on the Epic Store.",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee993765d67787a1a1c,GameWatcher,Marcello Perricone,60,Great concept and premise derailed by bad game design and a terrible graphical presentation.,2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee993765d67787a1a1a,The Games Machine,Simone Rampazzi,75,"Genesis Alpha One is a nice mix of roguelite, base building and FPS elements. It's a bit rough on the edges, but the game can only improve thanks to future updates.",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee993765d67787a1a15,PlayStation LifeStyle,Andrew King,80,"It's a satisfying mix. This is the rare (only???) game offering something for fans of Doom, No Man's Sky, Harvest Moon, and Fortnite. It's not the perfect simulation of life in outer space, but, in some ways, it gets closer than anything else has.",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee993765d67787a1a12,AbsoluteXbox,Andy Langers,44,"Overall there is not really a lot here that I can recommend, especially with the price point there is just not much enjoyment or longevity to be had here for £25.",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee993765d67787a1a03,Player2.net.au,,25,"I guess my main issue is that it doesn’t excel in any of its pursuits. It’s not a strong shooter, nor do you explore with any freedom. As a shipbuilder, the variety of modules is slim, and as a rogue-like, the repetition far outweighs the game’s limited randomness.",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee993765d67787a1a01,TheSixthAxis,Aran Suddi,80,"Genesis Alpha One mixes the spirits of FTL and No Man's Sky into a solid space simulator cocktail. Your success is dependent on your approach, with playing it safe all but guaranteeing you reach a Genesis, but a little recklessness can lead to ship invasions and desperate measure. Its unpredictable nature means you're always on the lookout for danger and celebrate every little victory. Genesis Alpha One is recommended if you're looking for a new challenge among the stars.",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee993765d67787a19ff,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,80,"Genesis Alpha One is a unique, captivating experience that achieves most of what it sets out to do.",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee993765d67787a19fd,TechRaptor,Andrew Stretch,60,Genesis: Alpha One is a great roguelike for those looking for long methodical sessions. The in-depth simulation shows off great care from the developer but quickly becomes tedious as you try to meet everything's limited conditions at once.,2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee993765d67787a19fb,IGN Spain,Jose A. Rodríguez,78,"An interesting way to mix exploration, the addition of new parts to our starship and shooter sections with fast ecounters. This game really pushes us to save the human DNA...",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee993765d67787a19f9,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,90,"Genesis Alpha One is an extremely rare beast. A confident marriage of FPS, space sim, roguelike and strategy elements, it is quite simply the first essential indie title of 2019.",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee993765d67787a19f7,IGN Italy,Davide Ambrosiani,70,Genesis Alpha One is an interesting experiment that works in all its components despite it needs some more refinitions that need to came from the developer support.,2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee993765d67787a19f4,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,85,"Genesis Alpha One is the Frankenstein concoction of many different genres, and I love it! When you’re not trying to expand your ship with new and essential components, you’ll be micromanaging your crew of clones or down on an alien planet harvesting materials. It’s all very unpredictable and you’re always on the edge of your seat, especially when you start to hear sirens and see a bunch of red blips appear on your map! The combat itself isn’t the greatest, with sensitive controls and an ‘off feeling’ non-iron sight mode, but you’ll eventually get used to it and it will begin to feel much better. For a rogue-like title, I found the time spent on each ‘run’ was quite long, this made getting eliminated much more intense and impactful.",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee993765d67787a19f2,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,85,"The added tension of wondering if your crew has been infected by some sort of alien parasite – and then watching as your ship slowly becomes a scene from sci-fi horror film, is exhilarating.",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee993765d67787a19f1,VG247,,,"Quote not y If you’re looking for a survival, space-exploration shooter that’s oddly relaxing, then Genesis Alpha One is for you",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee993765d67787a19f0,Metro GameCentral,,60,"The mix of tactical spaceship building and roguelike action is intriguing, but Genesis Alpha One suffers from a split personality and a limited development budget.",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee893765d67787a19ee,Jump Dash Roll,Daniel Garrod,80,"Whether burning through alien nests in your ship's access corridors, harvesting valuable resources on unexplored moons or accidentally spacing your crew when you modify your ship — Genesis Alpha One puts the fate of humanity in in your hands, as well as the consequences should you fail.",2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee893765d67787a19ec,Areajugones,Alfonso Cánovas,78,“Genesis Alpha One is a great idea and is a very interesting and entertaining option in the genre of space exploration.”,2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee893765d67787a19ea,GameGrin,Andrew Duncan,90,Genesis Alpha One is a game that I love coming back to for both short and long bursts. It's got an absolute ton of replayability with some really interesting designs and mechanics to boot.,2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 5d867ee893765d67787a19e8,GameSpot,Alessandro Barbosa,40,Genesis Alpha One struggles to make many of its survival components engaging while also obfusticating many of its systems to the point of frustration.,2019-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,1f7e992461c044b9972d0c3fb6a9277a 6059ea9acfbed43e4646501e,Movies Games and Tech,Wil Raterman,70,"What Raji: An Ancient Epic’s most notable point to take in is the limited personnel. Of course this debut title has a few cracks in the pavement, given the circumstance, but so was my audition tape to play guitar in a garage rock band. It’s exciting to see India make moves in hopes to secure relevancy in a growing global market. Support the artists here and purchase this game, so we can hopefully experience what Nodding Heads Games can accomplish under a full-scale operation.",2021-02-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 601159930f8974118c939308,Vamers,Edward Swardt,80,"Verdict: Good Raji: An Ancient Epic proves it is worthy of its title. It is often easy to think of an indie title as good looking; or with masterful platforming segments in levels that make sense given the story. However, it is extremely rare for an indie title to have all those facets combined in a single package. At its core, gameplay may be uninteresting, but this entire facet allows for something way more important: world building. Raji also finds an incredible boon in its excellent voice over work and sound design, which is especially true for supporting characters like Durgu. Where Raji absolutely shines, however, is in its exceptional narrative. It combines level design and storytelling in beautiful ways that not only teaches, but also moves the plot forward. Raji: An Ancient Epic may not be a big triple-A hit, but it most certainly is a title that deserves to be experienced.",2021-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5fe5e8198add7352830ff5f2,GameMAG,,60,"Raji: An Ancient Epic can offer you some scenic locations, plenty of platforming, and a rather boring combat system. The main selling point here is not Raji herself, but the godlike beings, telling the tales of the Indian mythology, heavily intertwined with with the game's overall storyline.",2020-12-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5fc7e578038871749d41756e,Niche Gamer,Frank Streva,70,"Nodding Head Games clearly have a lot of passion for the subject material, and you can see that they definitely put a lot of heart and soul into Raji. With more experience and a better budget, they could probably make a game that is every bit as fun to actually play as it is to immerse yourself in. The abrupt ending teases at a potential sequel, so hopefully they’ll have another chance to improve upon what they have created thus far.",2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5fc0ca75038871749d416a26,Enternity.gr,Panagiotis Petropoulos,30,"However, the gameplay is outdated, its worlds although impressive, they quickly prove to be uninspired and the story never reaches a satisfying ending.",2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5fbc0ba4038871749d416486,KeenGamer,Max Fagandini,86,"Hot on the trail of the demons who kidnapped her little brother, brave Raji finds herself drawn into an adventure where the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Can you help her and her divine patrons thwart the plans of the evil Mahabalasura in this beautiful celebration of Indian culture and mythology?",2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5fb578f8038871749d415a0f,Hey Poor Player,Gregory Peterson,80,"Despite the clunky combat, I can say without a doubt you can easily lose track of time while immersed in Raji: An Ancient Epic‘s pleasing aesthetics. As you explore its vibrant world, the spectacle and the splashes of Hindu legends and lore more than make up for the slightly sub-par skirmishes.",2020-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5fdeaf0f8add7352830ff16e,Geeks Under Grace,,60,The appeal of a beautiful environment and unique theme saves Raji: An Ancient Epic from being little more than a latent bore.,2020-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5fd11efe038871749d418544,Unboxholics,Λεωνίδας Στραβάκος,10,"aji: An Ancient Epic is a casual at the core of the game, with simplistic gameplay mechanisms, which in no way can support the ""epic"" adventure promised by its title.",2020-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5fa16df8fce0972e4e5f9a52,ZTGD,Ken McKown,65,"Raji was a decent experience. While it never stood out from the combat focused platformer crowd, it never buried itself in the crowd either. It’s fine game that I think fans of this style of game will enjoy even with the issues I had. If only the loading screen wasn’t so long, I wouldn’t have had as many issues with failing at my jumps and at the combat with several enemies. In the end, this is a different take on a familiar style of game that is just fine, but doesn’t stand out.",2020-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5fc3d3c7038871749d416d03,Oyungezer Online,Engin Vural,75,"Raji tells us a lovely tale embellished with Indian mythology; a tale that I enjoy listening to, watching and being a part of, except for a few flaws that leave a bitter taste in the mouth.",2020-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f9c5bd9fce0972e4e5f9496,But Why Tho?,Eva Herinkova,70,"Overall, while I do wish the ending hadn’t disappointed me as much as it did, my time with Vishnu and Durga was full of character and charm, and my issues with the controls were minuscule. I learned about Hinduism and ancient India through a fictionalized, interactive tribute to the country’s culture and history, which was such a unique experience in an industry dominated by the United States, Western Europe, and Japan.",2020-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f9c0c8bfce0972e4e5f941d,Life is Xbox,Dae Jim,85,"It is truly exceptional that a small team has been able to develop a game like Raji, Nodding Head Games can be very proud of what they accomplished. Learning more about the Indian culture while playing a gorgeous game is rare and time well spent.",2020-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f99591ffce0972e4e5f8ed7,PlayStation Universe,David Carcasole,85,"Raji: An Ancient Epic is an incredible experience delivered through a short and vibrant story. You can feel the passion and the talent from the developers come through in each moment of the game. Though it may not be as polished around the edges as I'd like, the issues do not outweigh the high points.",2020-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f98e8aafce0972e4e5f8d7d,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,75,"Considering this is Nodding Heads Games first outing, I’m thoroughly impressed with the results. The combat is fun, the environments are gorgeous, and the mythos is a refreshing plunge into new territory.",2020-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f96fd0bfce0972e4e5f8aef,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,70,"Raji: An Ancient Epic is a game that aims to make known and disseminate Hindu and Balinese culture and mythology, and it does so with a story of struggles between gods and demons, and among them Raji, a young woman who only wants to save her brothers from the clutches of evil. Simple but enough to immerse ourselves in these stories of deities with beautiful art, and a soundtrack that knows how to accompany. India as we had not imagined it, the rest? Some simple platforms, some easy puzzles, and a correct hack & slash.",2020-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f954c6ffce0972e4e5f8965,MondoXbox,Diego M. Martini,65,"Raji: An Ancient Epic delivers a fascinating depiction of Indian art and culture, but it disappoints due to unrefined and sometimes frustrating gameplay and to a bit too many bugs and performance problems.",2020-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f905430fce0972e4e5f8314,PC Invasion,Lawrence Le,55,Unparalleled presentation and atmosphere spoiled by unwieldly combat and clumsy level design. The most memorable moments happen when your hands are off the controls.,2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f887241fce0972e4e5f74b0,MonsterVine,Samantha Lienhard,90,"Despite an unsatisfying conclusion, Raji: An Ancient Epic is a fun action-adventure game well worth looking into for anyone who wants an enjoyable story told alongside fast-paced combat or is interested in learning more about Hindu mythology.",2020-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f7efbadfce0972e4e5f6984,Cultured Vultures,Ryan Stevens,70,"While certainly rough around the edges, Raji: An Ancient Epic is an earnest swing that shows a ton of heart and some great ideas.",2020-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f716449cc71e361680c89c1,Cat with Monocle,Patrick Schmees,75,"Overall, Raji: An Ancient Epic offers plenty of action and an interesting story in a sublimely beautiful world enriched by Indian and Balinese culture. It’s too bad the combat can be a bit repetitive and the camera gets in the way so much. Still, it is an enjoyable experience, even if it might not stand the test of time.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f6b4a2c106ace7c55e8c541,GameSpace,Scott Jeslis,85,"Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action, adventure platforming puzzler that draws you in with its deep storyline built upon the foundation of Hindu and Balinese mythology. The action elements are diverse, challenging, and fun. While there are slower story focused interspaced between the action it's in these lulls that players can enjoy the beautiful aesthetics. With light exploration features and jumping/platforming mechanics that pay homage to the early Prince Of Persia games, you'll find a lot to like in this cultural gem!",2020-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f69d7d91fcd6d0a4490afb4,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,70,"While not without its flaws, Raji: An Ancient Epic is a competent and enjoyable debut from Nodding Head Games that leans on some video game classics for its mechanics and combat but blends them with Hindu iconography and Balinese mythology to give it oodles of character.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f65dce05ac19625d336c3a1,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,75,"A confident first game from Indian studio Nodding Heads Games. Raji: An Ancient Epic features a thematically appropriate player viewpoint, which unfortunately hampers some of the platforming elements, but a simple and surprisingly versatile combat system keeps things interesting.",2020-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f624a00f7c1f130627f6b90,NintendoWorldReport,Joel DeWitte,70,"It's worth noting the developer announced a bugfix update is in the works, but tread with caution if you decide to buy-in beforehand. But all that said, those demerits weren't enough to sour my experience with Raji: An Ancient Epic. The well-worn game structure is adorned with a decorative style that's wholly unique in video games; a striking soundtrack with heavy sitar notes and an ancient Hindu history lesson compel you to see this personal story of sister and brother to its conclusion. Even with performance caveats in mind, there's a lot of beauty to uncover here if you give it a chance.",2020-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f5a2d52f7c1f130627f5efe,COGconnected,Jaz Sagoo,72,"Raji: An Ancient Epic is an incredible adventure that carries the soul of the famed Prince of Persia. Although there are some technical issues, its intriguing narrative, immense world and core gameplay will keep you hooked.",2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f597fa8f7c1f130627f5d21,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,"Few 3D action games feature the level of finesse and originality that Raji: An Ancient Epic boasts and it's quite captivating, too.",2020-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f57d6d0f7c1f130627f57c5,GameByte,Lara Jackson,70,"A beautiful and wonderfully executed story, Raji: An Ancient Epic is definitely an enjoyable way to spend a few hours of your time. Its combat mechanics are functional and fine, but rarely stray into the realm of “fun.”",2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f566010f7c1f130627f54f1,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,60,"More of a rough stone than a dazzling gem, Raji is glimmering with potential in lots of important ways and has some truly wonderful moments, but leaves something to be desired in terms of polish and consistency, especially where player movement is concerned. Overall this is a solid debut effort from a new developers and I suspect that the Steam version might be the one to play when it comes out later this year. Still, even with its flaws, Raji: An Ancient Epic offers a unique experience and a great story that are worth seeing, if you can get past the rough edges.",2020-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f54fdc0f7c1f130627f505a,Cubed3,Sandy Kirchner-Wilson,70,"Great art and an intriguing story set a strong premise for Raji: An Ancient Epic. It's backed by some impressive experimental gameplay and combat that has a few flaws, but it is far from broken. Playing as Raji is a joy and many Prince of Persia fans may see some things they liked from that series reflected here. Exploring the mythology and beliefs presented is an experience that only this has provided - a unique premise, if you will. It's in need of some polish but it feels like the developer realised its dream and with this commendable effort it's a shining start for the team. Raji comes recommended to all players looking for a new mythological action title!",2020-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f52c2e1f7c1f130627f4e68,Spiel Times,Caleb Wysor,70,"For such a young studio, still finding its way in 2020’s complex gaming landscape, “Raji” is a strong foundation to build on.",2020-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f4f7c0df7c1f130627f4698,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,80,From temple to fortress this journey into mythology is an absolute treat,2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f4f973ef7c1f130627f46aa,Nintendo Blast,Vinícius Veloso,75,"My curiosity about Indian culture was rewarded by a fun title that mixes platform and hack and slash. There are several praises that the game deserves, such as simple controls, challenging combat filled with varied combos and an interesting plot. Even with technical problems and certain decisions that negatively interfere with gameplay, these flaws are not strong enough to overshadow the game's brilliance. Although short, Raji: An Ancient Epic manages to prove that Hindu mythology is a rich source of inspiration ready to be tapped by the gaming market.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f6dfdd1cc71e361680c856b,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,65,"Despite its inspirations and a cool setting, Raji does not live up to a great experience, with frustating segments and many bugs.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f4cb7a562b431526f8e3181,TheSixthAxis,Aran Suddi,60,"Raji: An Ancient Epic is a solid first attempt for Nodding Head Games, but there are issues that will need to be addressed for future games. The Indian setting and use of Hindu mythology differentiates Raji from similar titles, lending it a fast-paced story and interesting protagonist, but the presentation, quality of voice acting and platforming all need improvement.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f4c120262b431526f8e3140,Pure Nintendo,David Temple,90,"The theme, gameplay, and the excellent visuals in Raji: An Ancient Epic make for a fun session every time you fire it up. The limitations are minimal, and the very few critiques I might have are not major detractors. This is a good game and worth a playthrough.",2020-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f4bdb8562b431526f8e311d,Nintendo Life,Henry Stockdale,70,"Raji: An Ancient Epic is a strong debut for Nodding Head Games but it's just a shame there isn't more of it. It brings a respectful take on Hindu and Balinese mythology, one which has a strong narrative hook that invests you in Raji's personal adventure whilst offering enjoying gameplay. Though it suffers from some unfortunate technical issues, this is one journey we still recommend experiencing, especially if you're a fan of the genre.",2020-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f4954b462b431526f8e2efb,Gadgets 360,Akhil Arora,70,"For a debut effort, ... it's proof that Indian studios with the right push can deliver titles for major consoles, and not be stuck in the free-to-play mobile mess that dominates Indian game development.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f47f22262b431526f8e2c5b,CGMagazine,Jordan Biordi,45,Nodding Head Games' Raji: An Ancient Epic tells an interesting story but is simply not be functional enough to enjoy.,2020-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 5f45457762b431526f8e2849,TechRaptor,Tyler Chancey,75,Raji: An Ancient Epic manages to bring a distinctly Indian perspective to a conventional action-adventure spectacle.,2020-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,25de133cd3ab42718246f5aa0ca79272 61b8cef19e5c48c548d6457d,Rapid Reviews UK,Seb Hawden,70,"Two of my favourite things in the world are video games and board games and when they collide, woo-hoo, exciting times ahoy! I knew nothing about Dice Legacy going in but I knew it had dice and was a video game so most of the battle had already been won, let’s roll the dice and hope for an enjoyable video game board game mashup.",2021-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 615fa0799e65de2d02a17ca1,PC Gamer,Tom Sykes,70,"A smart, peculiar city builder that ends in a gruelling uphill battle against a rival city.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 61fe92f59e5c48c548d79b28,WhatIfGaming,Alec Padua,75,Optimizing the best dice combination that you can think of when building your civilization has surprisingly been fun for me. Playing this game will require a lot of patience and engaging blindly without a solid plan will ruin the fun.,2021-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 615e03fec44fe6288eaddac7,Chalgyr's Game Room,Hayden Trattner,85,"Overall, Dice Legacy is a very fresh and creative entry in a genre that can often feel like every game is just a reskin of another. The use of dice to randomize the actions available and the steady pace of external events changes this from a game of long-term strategy to one of improvisation and reaction. Clean, visually appealing art style wars with a slightly too large UI scale that can obscure much of the play area. Great for people who like to think on their feet and maintain a decent rate of action and excitement for extended periods. Not an at-your-own pace city builder like Cities: Skylines or other descendants of SimCities, however, so look elsewhere if you’re after a quiet, relaxing time.",2021-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 624ea881008489e208d7b071,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,60,"While the gameplay is impressively innovative, the execution falls flat due to poor pacing and a badly designed learning curve.",2021-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 6160226c9e65de2d02a17d2c,GameOnAUS,Chris Inglis,80,"Dice Legacy is a fun take on the city-builder genre with dice as your workers, though it did take me several hours to get my head around all the main mechanics and research better build/research orders.",2021-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 6141bd17a1c77bbd39e73101,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,65,"If you have read this review up till now, I thank you, you will probably have guessed by reading the review that I am not about to give Dice Legacy a really high score. The UI and the game’s lack of a proper tutorial need a lot of improvements to receive a higher score than..",2021-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 61417644a1c77bbd39e730dc,Digitally Downloaded,,60,"Dice Legacy does have some interesting ideas under its belt, and I’m excited to keep exploring the various strategies and play styles that its robust tech tree has in store. I find the experience quite taxing with how much improvisation and compromise it demands, so I’m saving it for a time where I’m in the mood for careful, organised play. If the idea of a strategy game with an unusual twist piques your interest, Dice Legacy is a great game to pick up – on PC. As enjoyable as the game is, the poor optimisation means Switch owners would do well to look elsewhere.",2021-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 6160d55b10b39c41d6ea2d13,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,70,"Dice Legacy leaves a lasting impression of something basic in concept but tremendous in possibilities. With bucolic aesthetics and a simply lovely soundtrack to match, Dice Legacy wants players to know that dice-based gameplay can be incredibly deep and immediately addicting. Would I recommend this survival city-builder on the Switch? Certainly, but only if PC isn’t an option; if you’ve got a Steam account, head there first for the far more intuitive gameplay both you and Dice Legacy deserve.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 613f3cb7e8e573a2aa24dd7b,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Sin Vega,,"I can't fault Dice Legacy's style, but this deckbuilding puzzle game disguised as a city builder is mostly an exercise in furious, tooth-grinding frustration.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 61434201f268facd23b9f92e,GuiltyBit,Manuel J. Mora,95,"It does not ask us as much complication as a Civilization or a Humankind. It also doesn't have as many options as a Theme-whatever. But of course, his strategy is very intense. The games are fast, direct and we will have to take into account millions of things when carrying out the mission of the scenario.",2021-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 6165b69380594f6395b33b77,Thumb Culture,,100,"Not going to lie, this is one of my favourite games I’ve played in a long while. The concept of Dice Legacy is presented in a clean, crisp, and beautiful fashion. It combines strategy, survival, city building, roguelite elements, and the depth of politics and knowledge trees without being overly complex. At the same time, it is challenging enough to have you starting a new game not because you have to, but because you want to try something different. Honestly, I’m likely going to pick this up on the Switch to be able to take it with me wherever I go. The polish, gameplay, and style make Dice Legacy deserving of Thumb Culture’s Platinum Award.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 613d5080ba43ef859830ed6c,NaviGames,Eric Fernández,90,"Dice Legacy is undoubtedly a must-have for management game lovers. Sprinkled with hints of strategy and survival that add to the title an extra layer of depth, while still managing to be accessible to newcomers.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 613b242864f4324fcd14d21c,Checkpoint Gaming,Lise Leitner,80,"Dice Legacy brings a refreshing and challenging strategy format to the table. The dice mechanics will force you to think on your feet and adapt your strategy along the way, making Dice Legacy’s core gameplay more energetic and dynamic compared to other titles in the genre. While this gameplay format comes with a level of unpredictability which may not be for everyone, it dishes up classic strategy format with a unique twist. For newcomers, Dice Legacy may take a little while to crack, but for gamers with a soft spot for strategy, it’s worth every minute of your time.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 613a5ce564f4324fcd14d199,COGconnected,Ricky Knight,82,"Overall, Dice Legacy is a fun stress machine that borrows the better parts of other genres. While it doesn’t always do everything well or necessarily telegraph its harder ideas ahead of time, it can be a tense thrill when you get further than you have before. Never before have dice been featured in a game where they’re the biggest thing that matters. If you like rolling dice then I compel you to check out this mash up. Just be ready for the challenge ahead of you.",2021-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 6139bfd664f4324fcd14d091,Spaziogames,,67,"Dice Legacy is an interesting take on city builders, but not every aspect of the game falls into place.",2021-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 613ff1858ebcf0a6ad13bb21,EIP Gaming,Daniel D,87,"While it doesn't always captivate, Dice Legacy is unequivocally unique and enjoyable. It manages to capture the addictiveness of city builders, and somehow blends it with a roguelike to make something entirely new. Any fans of strategy gaming should give this one a try.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 6139074551847745611341c2,33bits,Euyen Esquefa Pons,80,"Dice Legacy embraces the RNG in all its glory, although we will have several ways to minimize it. If you don't hate games where chance can be important, and you like management games, the new DESTINYbit title will be very interesting for you. And it is that a management game where we will control dice is not seen every day.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 61390361518477456113419a,JVL,,80,"Under its air of small indie game, Dice Legacy offers us a fichtrement addictive home gameplay. Mechanics entirely focused on dice roll, and therefore, randomness, forcing us to think about each of our actions. With its challenge and atypical gameplay, there is no doubt that the app will delight players looking for experience off the beaten track.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 6138f9a05184774561134130,GameSkinny,Fox Doucette,50,"Dice Legacy tries to serve up a meaty roguelike/RTS hybrid, but the shallow, repetitive gameplay loop will leave you asking, ""Where's the beef?""",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 6138f3d15184774561134104,Gamer Escape,Eliot Lefebvre,70,"At the same time, I do think there’s an appealing and fun game there just the same. The core gameplay loop is well-defined and unique, and the game has a unique charm to it. I might not be the target audience for this particular title, but I can tell that the people who are the target audience are going to get a real kick out of how harsh it manages to be while always feeling just shy of being unfair. It’s never easy, but it’s always unwelcoming in that peculiar balanced way. Just… be prepared for some interface weirdness and losing before you get into it, and you’ll probably get more out of it in the long run.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 6138de645184774561133fef,IGN Italy,Claudio Chianese,72,"Dice Legacy is a cute quirky game. The basic mechanics, founded on randomness and dices, are just that, a quirk: the gameplay is, in the end, not that innovative, but the strategical experience is solid and makes for a good, if light on content, city builder-roguelike game.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 6138d4915184774561133f82,The Games Machine,Marco Bortoluzzi,80,"Dice Legacy is a competent strategy/survival game with some neat and well-implemented ideas; the random element is there, but generally easy to handle, and good planning trumps sheer luck. However, it isn't particularly rich in content, and it might get grindy if you're aiming for the hardest difficulties.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 6138d07f5184774561133f7f,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"The overarching mystery of the ringworld persists until you discover the truth. And with all of its system and randomness, Dice Legacy is challenging, enamoring, and rewarding. You’ll never get to settle on any one way of playing, always trying new things. DESTINYbit have made one of the best city builders the year. Dice Legacy is infinitely replayable that you’ll fall head over heels for.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,73297e33f1a945f1bf56ee961746974f 5d86744393765d677875d715,games(TM),,60,"Interesting political jaunt, but can feel repetitive",2016-02-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,49f0e99eb9cf4262a5bff73a15335898 5d86744393765d677875d71b,GameSpew,Jamie Parry-Bruce,80,There are no points for playing Rogue State like a Lib-Dem backbencher,2016-01-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,49f0e99eb9cf4262a5bff73a15335898 5d86744393765d677875d71e,DarkZero,Iain Cooper,70,"That said, it won't be for everyone. It demands significant patience while you gradually learn the ropes, and certain mechanics remain frustrating even at the best of times. Others will be put off by the strange UI decisions, including a steadfast refusal to cater to widescreen resolutions. But for those able to overlook its quirks, there's real pleasure to be had here.",2015-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,49f0e99eb9cf4262a5bff73a15335898 5e787e57bdf729557ef457e6,GameMAG,,70,"The lack of the need to purchase a paid Nintendo Switch Online subscription allows the project to be as accessible as possible for all categories of players, and a huge amount of game content can easily carry away for more than a dozen hours.",2020-03-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4929ecf15d446d0b4ff4f0eaa3826a0 5e51371ebdf729557ef414a0,Nintendo Life,,70,"Nintendo Switch is really racking up a decent selection of shooters. Warface isn't particularly pretty, and its approach to content access means you'll likely spend most of your time playing with rented items and weapons, but it's still brought solid asymmetrical online FPS action to Switch in a way no other shooter has managed thus far. It might not have the slickness of the bigger boys in the genre, but with stable performance in both modes and a huge amount of content (both now and in the future) the likes of Payday 2, Paladins, Fortnite and Warframe now have another rival for your online hours.",2020-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,d4929ecf15d446d0b4ff4f0eaa3826a0 5e001663239b721b0efdba6b,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,85,"Warface is a solid free-to-play title. It can provide a ton of fun, but also features some egregious microtransactions that will give a player advantage. There is no match when it comes to your standard free console shooters. And this is quite sad situation to be in.",2019-06-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,d4929ecf15d446d0b4ff4f0eaa3826a0 5d867db693765d677879a4e1,Generación Xbox,,65,"Inside the poor polished Warface there is a good core game, with a lot of options for hardcore gamers.",2018-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,d4929ecf15d446d0b4ff4f0eaa3826a0 5d867db693765d677879a4fb,TheXboxHub,Carlos Santuana,80,"The return of Warface is one that gamers should be happy with. With plenty of game modes to get stuck into, a great variety of weapons to master and no obligation to spend any real money to prove competitive, this is one F2P title that is truly free-to-play",2018-10-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,d4929ecf15d446d0b4ff4f0eaa3826a0 5d867db693765d677879a504,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,57,"While Warface Xbox One is free to play, this is a lazy port with many problems that take away from a very average shooter.",2018-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,d4929ecf15d446d0b4ff4f0eaa3826a0 5d867db693765d677879a4e3,GamePitt,,60,"Warface is a Free to Play game which will have you coming back for more, but maybe only in co-op. Just like most of the games out there which follow this Free to Play model, if you dive into the Versus mode then you’ll clearly see how the game changes into the ‘Pay to Win’ formula as you’re taken out by people with much better gear. However, if you’re looking for a fun co-op experience for free with your friends, Warface has you covered – for free.",2018-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,d4929ecf15d446d0b4ff4f0eaa3826a0 5d867db693765d677879a501,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,70,"Although Warface is beginning to show its age, the class-based online shooter seems to have a new lease on life on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.",2018-10-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4929ecf15d446d0b4ff4f0eaa3826a0 5d867db693765d677879a4fe,GamingTrend,Codi Spence,75,"Warface is a fun port of a first person shooter that came out in 2013 for PC. The game isn't the most unique, but it's fun nonetheless. The PvP and PvE options are fun and offer ways to fight alongside or against your fellow gamers. The game feels approachable even if you're not the best at fps games. The free to play aspect is a huge bonus as well.",2018-09-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,d4929ecf15d446d0b4ff4f0eaa3826a0 5e063a1f71f25c74e732617c,Saving Content,,60,"Farming Simulator 19: Platinum Edition is the latest to come out of the Farming Simulator series; that is until 20 inevitably comes out for PC next year. I’ll be reviewing this game as a whole as we don’t have a standalone review for the base game. The Farming Simulator franchise has been around for over ten years now. That formula hasn’t changed all that much. Which depending on the type of player you are, it is either a good or bad point.",2019-12-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5dc56c663496c41f3bb5c1ca,Thumb Culture,Jason Patrick,80,"Farming Simulator 19 Platinum Edition is immense, tricky and certainly not a walk in the farm! There is a handy tutorial to set you on your way but be warned, you will lose many days if not months of your life to this game in order to perfect your farm. As a father of 4 boys I would personally struggle to sit down every day for a few hours to carry on what I was doing from the day before. That said this is the perfect form of escapism if you just need to go chill and take time out from your life, which let’s face it, we should all do from time to time. The attention to detail within the game as well as the amazing CLAAS vehicles that have been included in this edition really bring something to the table if you love your farming and engineering. I award Farming Simulator 19 Platinum Edition the Thumb Culture Gold Award!",2019-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4b93765d677879df0e,Worth Playing,Joseph Doyle,85,"Overall, Farming Simulator 19 plays well and effectively puts you in the shoes of a farmer. Many use games as sort of escapism, to become something fantastical, powerful, to overcome evil, etc. Farming Simulator serves the same general purpose, only in a more realistic and tangible way by sating our curiosity about a profession that many of us will never know.",2019-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4b93765d677879defc,GameOctane,Jason Germino,75,"Farming Simulator 19 is another solid entry in the series. With the addition of John Deere and more animals brings some more fun to existing players and new. Though I feel it's missing a few things to bring it over the top, Farming Simulator 19 still deserves respect for where it's at today.",2019-01-25T05:00:00.000Z,False,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4b93765d677879df0b,SomHráč.sk,René Blanárik,80,"Giants Software brought their fans another installment of the Farming Simulator series, this time with number 19, John Deere and slightly better physics. If you're a fan of virtual farming, Farming Simulator 19 should fully satisfy you.",2019-01-03T05:00:00.000Z,False,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4b93765d677879dee4,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,86,Bigger and better and full of life(stock).,2018-12-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4b93765d677879dedb,Spaziogames,,74,Good old vibes and same problems of the past. The gameplay it's very slow and needs great patience.,2018-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4b93765d677879def5,Planet PlayStation,Trent DelDuca,95,"This is a game that can turn a gamer in to a simulation game fan. I have never been a fan of Simulation games, yet this game had me hooked. From the graphics to the downright attention to detail. This is a game you will just get lost in playing and look up hours later. Definitely a must have",2018-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4b93765d677879def3,PSX Brasil,Manu Tárrega,75,"Farming Simulator 19 has a remarkable improvement since its last edition, with better graphics, more scenarios, colors and animals to take care of, but still sins in the movement of objects in the scenario. It seems to be a game aimed only at the loyal audience, not at the beginners, because the learning curve is very delicate. The new features add more dynamism, but I feel it should've had more customizable options.",2018-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4b93765d677879dedc,Critical Hit,,80,"This year's version is a competent upgrade for the series. On its own, it stands tall as an excellent farm simulator, packed with features and with a level of complexity carefully hidden under its seemingly simple menus. Giants Software has managed to build on their game series and create an incredibly immersive game.",2018-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4b93765d677879dee9,GameCloud,Nick Ballantyne,75,"Farming Simulator might not be the most exciting game, but it's not without virtue. Vehicles can be impeccably modelled, the gameplay frees up space in your mind, and harvesting large swathes of grain can be satisfying. Those moments of joy are few and far between, though, and only the most dedicated farmer could take FS19 as a standalone experience without being consumed by Kantian levels of apathy. Perhaps I'm too cynical to appreciate the simple act of creating food in a virtual sense, calloused by the constant stimulation that the internet and games provide me. On the other hand, it could just be that farming is super dull.",2018-12-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4b93765d677879dee1,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,75,"New farming season offers a lot of activities, vehicles, animals and crops. But still can improve.",2018-11-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879ded7,TheSixthAxis,gazzagb,70,"For newcomers, the initial grind might be off putting to some, but the wealth of things you can do in the game will keep you entertained for hours.",2018-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879ded5,Gameblog,Vincent Elmer-Haerrig,60,"Farming Simulator 2018 (just like its previous edition for that matter) has a base that allows it to be serene for future developments. Unfortunately, these developments are likely to be the result of a very active community, rather than the developer itself to overcome the lack of user-friendliness of its interface and the accompaniment of the player. Very complete on certain things (machines and activities proposed), it is failing on many aspects in its form. However, there is a real pleasure to act as a farmer, who would have been even greater with explanations and a real ""story"" to follow. Management games have been around for a long time when it comes to developing and managing a city, why not take inspiration from it here too?",2018-11-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4b93765d677879def8,MSPoweruser,,60,"Farming Simulator 2019 fails to improve on its predecessors in any meaningful way. It adds horses, customizable farms and slightly improved visuals, but many of its fundamental flaws are still lingering underneath. If you like Farming Simulator, you’ll like this – it’s pretty much exactly the same.",2018-11-26T05:00:00.000Z,False,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4b93765d677879ded9,SA Gamer,,40,"As someone who never saw themselves living out life in the country managing crops and livestock counting every grain as to determine whether all my efforts were fruitful, Farm Simulator 19 reaffirms that it will never be part of my train of thought. For those who are interested though, they may find a lot to look forward to and will be bombarded with many pieces of information based on the time put into nurturing their piece of horticultural heaven. Beginners won't feel that at ease during the early stages, but I guess a decent amount of time spent in the game might start making sense after a while. It's no technical marvel, but like any trusty old tractor, it does what it does for those who like it.",2018-11-26T05:00:00.000Z,False,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879decb,Merlin'in Kazanı,Furkan Güler,74,"Farming Simulator 19 has beautiful and realistic gameplay mechanics. however, we can't see different gameplay mechanics in the new game compared to the previous game.",2018-11-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879dec3,Game Rant,Joshua Duckworth,60,"The realism of Farming Simulator 19 - both mechanically as described and graphically - adds to everything the game embodies from the realistic operations to the aesthetic farm scenery. Because of the amount of detail in the graphics and the game mechanics, this can be described as an incredibly hardcore simulator, which comes with a high level of freedom of choice.",2018-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4b93765d677879dee6,TheXboxHub,Gareth Brierley,80,"For me, the visuals, gameplay tweaks and huge array of sandbox elements to have fun with put Farming Simulator 19 right up there in the farming entertainment world",2018-11-25T05:00:00.000Z,False,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4b93765d677879def0,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,80,"Farming Simulator 19 still manages to be the best farming game on the market mainly due to Giants Software obsession over details and how incorporates the feeling of “owning your farm”, but its foundations are already showing its age.",2018-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,False,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879decd,GamingBolt,Corey Gavaza,50,Farming Simulator 19 is a title that will appease existing fans but does nothing to entice outside audiences into trying the farming lifestyle.,2018-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879dec1,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,80," If nothing else, the developers are doing genuinely good work in highlighting a job that we should all be much more aware of. We don't survive without our farmers, after all.",2018-11-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4b93765d677879df14,MMoinGame,Daniel Lorenzo,80,"Good game where there are, improved over previous deliveries in the graphic and management aspect, as well as a much more careful multiplayer mode with many other small improvements, things that the community was crying out for.",2018-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,False,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4b93765d677879df10,PowerUp!,Greg Newbegin,50,"Farming Simulator 19 was not made for me, and that’s fine. There is clearly an audience that enjoys the series, and for those that do, there is a hell of a lot of depth in terms of gameplay mechanics.",2018-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,False,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4b93765d677879defa,Screen Rant,Ty Sheedlo,50,"Not for everyone, but players looking for the zen that comes with taking care of corn and other crops will rejoice.",2018-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879ded2,GRYOnline.pl,Michał Wasiak,70,"The Farming Simulator series is a true, if somewhat baffling, phenomenon. I guess the only other game that receives equally huge vote of confidence from the players would be Star Citizen. The developers are currently doing less than the modders. Farming Simulator 19 is great if you’re new to the series. If not – think twice before you buy.",2018-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879dec5,GamePro,Benjamin Braun,71,"Farming Simulator 19 only enhances the game system in nuances, but remains one of the best simulations on the market.",2018-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879deb6,PlayStation Universe,Eric Hauter,60,"Farming Simulator 19 is a very visually appealing simulation/strategy game that absolutely nails the look and feel of the rural United States. Unfortunately, some very rough AI and a non-existent tutorial are barriers to entry. Series newcomers had best stand back and let the veterans clean this one up through mods before giving it a go.",2018-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879deb3,AbsoluteXbox,Paul Rooney,76,"Farming Simulator 19 is a tough, detailed and rewarding experience that does its best to ease the path of the uninitiated and provide a challenge for players returning from previous iterations.",2018-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,False,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879dea2,Twinfinite,Keenan McCall,70,"By all other counts, it's a rough entry point into the genre for newcomers and not the kind of game most people would enjoy as much as the more accessible titles seen in recent years.",2018-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879de9b,PlayStation LifeStyle,Blake Grundman,70,"If you're new to the agricultural world, Farming Simulator 19 would be a solid place to cut your teeth. Just be prepared to throw out your first farm, while you attempt to figure out all of the intermingling systems at play. Fortunately, if this isn't your first rodeo, there isn't enough that's changed to make this transitional release off-putting. This is a case where more of the same is more than enough, as long as you are okay with self-directed entertainment. Your acreage may vary.",2018-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879de91,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,70,Farming Simulator 19 is the most expansive game of its type to ever release on consoles and represents a definite step forward for the series and the genre itself.,2018-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,False,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879de8e,Game Debate,,80,"Even though Farming Simulator 19 is much better then previous versions, I can't help but wonder how much better it could have been if they had taken a few additional steps. Perhaps Giants is waiting to use a new graphics engine to give it a complete overhaul? Who knows, I'm just glad the mods will flesh outthe game as they have with Farming Simulator 2017.",2018-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879de7e,Metro GameCentral,,40,"Its incremental improvements will appease fans but it does little to entice new players, in what is still a very dry and demanding sim that's devoid of character.",2018-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879decf,Nexus,Robert de Wit,90,"Farming Simulator 19 is a complex and intricate farming experience but it is incredibly fun once you have grasped all the mechanics. The relaxing nature of the game sets you up for a great couch gaming experience, and the amount of work to be done on your land, as well as others, will give you endless hours of gameplay.",2018-11-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879dec9,GameSkinny,Jordan Baranowski,70,"While Farming Simulator 19 certainly isn't for everyone, it does offer a deep and immersive experience that some gamers will absolutely love.",2018-11-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879de9d,The Games Machine,Roberto Turrini,80,"Farming Simulator 19 lets the player live all the ups and downs of the rural life. Quality and quantity of vehicles, animals and crops is outstanding, while everything else seems a bit shallow. As always, this is a nice simulator game and it can also be addictive.",2018-11-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879de7d,PC Invasion,,60,"Farming Simulator 19's new features do push the series in the right direction, but more needs to be done next time around. The old flaws have to be rooted out so a truly fresh new experience can grow.",2018-11-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5f1f0138d88e035744c1be4a,RedTieGuy,Basil Frank,75,,2018-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d867e4a93765d677879dea4,GameSpace,Chris Bowman,90,"Overall, the Farming Simulator series is one that a lot of people are very fond of, especially with Farming Simulator 2017. With 2019 I believe all of those people are going to make the transition and find a whole new love for the series. The game is available on 11/20/18. Go out there and farm your hearts out, everyone!",2018-06-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,e48a48c96c594e30a9872d051b3b5d8b 5d86787693765d6778777a27,Gaming Nexus,Aidan Kelly,74,"Expeditions: Vikings is a fantastic role playing strategy game for those of us whom feel the need to raid and pillage. It creates an authentic social environment where traditions and customs and be enforced or forsaken, much like the gods and myths in the Norse universe. Its a bit clunky, and not very pretty, but neither were the Vikings. With a few more character portraits, and some spit and polish it could be a real gem for any gaming collection.",2017-06-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787693765d6778777a32,SomHráč.sk,Róbert Hagan,70,"Fun trip to the 8th century from the Danish invaders' point of view. Expeditions: Viking's combination tactical combat with clan building and exploration is brought down by its technical issues, though.",2017-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787693765d6778777a6b,BaziCenter,Kaveh Eskandari,80,"Expeditions: Viking may not be the best choice for casual gamers. But if you can take your time and learn through its detailed world and complicated rules, you’ll enjoy it very much and for a very long time.",2017-05-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787693765d6778777a35,Oyungezer Online,Nurettin Tan,80,"It's a successful RPG game that's built upon Viking mythos, with great micro management systems.",2017-05-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787693765d6778777a1e,GameGrin,Alex Hamilton,65,Behind some rage-inducing problems Expeditions: Viking is incredibly good. It enhances everything established in Conquistador and brings the setting to real life. Whether players will want to struggle through a sea of crashes and mistimed saves to experience it all is another factor altogether.,2017-05-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787693765d6778777a2a,VGProfessional,Mazen Abdallah,80,"Expedition: Vikings is a great game for fans of Viking lore. It tells an engaging, well-written story while doing its best to remain faithful to Viking lore. It has some rough edges, but overall it’s a great tactical RPG.",2017-05-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787693765d6778777a24,Old Man Mordaith,Joshua Smith,80,"At the end of May in 2013, the company Logic Artists released Expeditions: Conquistador. The title was a well-received tactical RPG with a fantastic take on simulating a journey to the new world. It was with great anticipation that a sequel arrived on our shores here in 2017. Not a direct sequel mind you… This adventure would focus on another group of explorers: The Vikings.",2017-05-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787793765d6778777aae,Gamers Heroes,,70,"My adventure as a Viking Thegn was a rocky one, but one that I still enjoyed. If you think the idea of playing as a viking is fun, or think the time period is interesting, give it a shot if you can overlook the bugs.",2017-05-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787793765d6778777ab8,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,78,"Expeditions: Viking brings together two of my favorite things - RPGs and strategy. The packages has a few flaws here and there, but it is easy to overlook them when the overall game is so much fun to play. It seems Vikings have been a more popular topic over the last few years, from television shows to movies and even video games. There is a little bit of Banner Saga vibe here as you are tasked with leading your clan after your father passes away and you are forced into a situation your character may not be fully prepared for.",2017-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787793765d6778777abf,GameSkinny,Trevor Talley,40,"This new CRPG is deeply mediocre, even for fans of the genre. Bad combat, boring story, and bugs make for a forgettable experience.",2017-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787793765d6778777abc,CGMagazine,Lane Martin,75,"Expedition: Viking is a fun slightly strategic RPG that utilizes an interesting theme to great effect. Unfortunately, it doesn't take enough chances to really be memorable.",2017-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787793765d6778777ab3,GameSpot,Daniel Starkey,60,"Expeditions: Viking is a rough-hewn game with an abundance of charm. Deep role playing and nuanced, tactical combat save this technical mess.",2017-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787793765d6778777ab6,Wccftech,Chris Wray,80,"Expeditions: Vikings, while not perfect, offers outstanding tactical combat, with excellent character and world development. You'll encounter a host of interesting characters, fulfilling quests and important decisions as you travel from Denmark, to Britannia, in a quest to save your clan.",2017-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787793765d6778777a8a,Game Rant,Cody Gravelle,60,"Logic Artists' follow-up to the cult hit Expeditions: Conquistador improves on nearly everything, but is hamstrung by too many game-breaking bugs and glitches.",2017-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787793765d6778777a7a,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"I'd recommend this game to anyone with a passing interest in tactical RPGs, and anyone who looked at Torment: Tides of Numenera and went, ""this is bloody amazing."" Expeditions: Viking doesn't make it feel good to be bad, but it doesn't have to. It proves that being responsible is hardly the dullard's choice when it comes to honouring Odin, and after all, history won't remember you at all if you don't live long enough to win.",2017-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787793765d6778777a78,Cubed3,,50,"The real issue for Expeditions: Viking is simply whether or not someone is a fan of this older style WRPG experience. This offers very little to stand out from the crowd in this regard and modern gamers may be put off by various UI issues, or the heavy stat dependence. However, for those who liked these kinds of games, it sticks true to the recipe and the different resolution of quests is interesting to see. Trying different builds or dialogue options gives the potential for replay. One of the major things currently weighing it down is the various issues outstanding, matters that seem like more rigorous testing was required or something that comments from players would fix in a future update. The potential for a pretty fun game is present, but at this stage is still at least a patch or two away from being great.",2017-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787793765d6778777a8d,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,85,"Expedition: Viking is a great mix made by strategy and RPG elements, a must have for all fans of Expedition: Conquistador, but some imperfections are still present.",2017-04-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787793765d6778777a90,DualShockers,Tomas Franzese,75,"I enjoyed my time with Expeditions: Viking, even though noticeable technical problems can hold it back. Its engaging story kept me constantly intrigued, and made me want to survive for the sake of my village. Long load times and a few glitched out quests really held back the experience from ascending the level to other great strategy titles, but I would definitely recommend to strategy fans because of its deep and engaging gameplay.",2017-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787793765d6778777a84,Post Arcade (National Post),Chad Sapieha,,"Logic Artists' turn-based historic RPG has great combat and a story cut from the same cloth as the Vikings TV show, but it's in dire need of patching",2017-04-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787793765d6778777a87,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,80,"Expeditions: Viking builds upon the amazing combat and variety of Expeditions: Conquistador, adds more depth, much more interesting decisions to make and it shows how much Logic Artists improved itself as a developer.",2017-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787793765d6778777a81,IGN Spain,Carlos G. Gurpegui,60,Expeditions: Vikings fails to sustain the achieves of itsantecesor. Beside its technical issues the game have some problems with the difficult and with the development of his narrative. Only suitable for true lovers of the genre or the historical time.,2017-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787793765d6778777a7e,Entertainment Buddha,John Fletcher,85,"Man the oars and burn the churches! An excellent Viking adventure that is kept from perfection by a few niggling issues in story and a sometimes punitive combat system. Very much worth a look for all fans of Vikings, tactical combat or turn-based RPGs.",2017-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787793765d6778777a7c,Destructoid,,,"While I've enjoyed my time with Expeditions: Viking so far, despite its problems, there is still much to see, many to meet, and at least one more church to loot.",2017-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787693765d6778777a6e,GameSpew,Matt Eakins,80,"Layered with enough depth and intricacy for genre veterans, but loaded with fantastic tutorials and information for newcomers, this game welcomes all types of players. A formula that has been bettered, through and through, Expeditions: Viking is an absolute joy.",2017-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787693765d6778777a2d,God is a Geek,Dale Emasiri,80,"While Expeditions: Viking won't be winning any awards for ground-breaking storytelling or innovative gameplay, it's compelling in just the right way that keeps commanding attention throughout. I found it to be a lot of fun, if a little unpolished in places.",2017-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787693765d6778777a21,COGconnected,Alexander Thomas,79,Expeditions: Viking finds an excellent balance between historical realism and RPG mechanics.,2017-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d86787793765d6778777ab0,Digital Chumps,Alex Tudor,55,"Expedition: Viking is a fun turn-based RPG that is unfortunately marred by various technical issues. While the combat and story are intriguing, the “same-y” environments and characters leave a lot to be desired.",2017-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,b7740f73049d4bc4981cf27ccb03f539 5d867d0e93765d6778795f3f,PS3Blog.net,,80,The Spectrum Retreat is a clever and fun puzzle game with a good story that will keep you engaged for around 5-6 hours depending on how good you are with puzzles. ,2018-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f51,FNintendo,André Reis,80,"Thanks to its appealing aesthetics and accessible mechanics, players will very much enjoy navigating through the mysterious game area and solving the obstacles until they reach the final floor.",2018-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f49,Merlin'in Kazanı,Ersin Kılıç,70,"The Spectrum Retrait combines the mysterious story with a puzzle system that focuses on thinking, trial and error. and that system allows us to look at it from a different side.",2018-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f4b,neXGam,Michael Tausendpfund,78,"Narrative The Spectrum Retreat remains quite exciting and stands out from the standard ""walking simulators"", so that one is curious to see how the story goes on. Even the narrative offers some space for interpretation. Technically, the game is solid and does its job well, especially the soundtrack is very atmospheric and the speakers deliver a good performance. Fortunately, the English language version was kept here, but there are German subtitles. The Spectrum Retreat is for anyone who likes narrative games like Firewatch and can also start with puzzles.",2018-09-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f40,Nintendo Times,Jay Kittelson,70,The Spectrum Retreats is an interesting and fun puzzle game. The best parts of the game are the color puzzles that lock and unlock panels that will allow you to move through the levels. It’s a well thought out and challenging game that will give you an estimated 5+ hours of fun.,2018-09-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f23,GameMAG,,70,"The Spectrum Retreat is an interesting project, made by one person, which guarantees several hours of active brain work in exchange for a variety of emotions.",2018-09-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f57,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,85,"Putting these two halves together The Spectrum Retreat is a surprising treat, with both elements of the gameplay motivating me to get further so I could understand or solve more. While I wish there were more room for discovery in the hotel sequences I suppose the deliberate and slow doling out of clues keeps the revelations around what’s happening at a specific pace. I will say that some of the backtracking through the hotel got tedious when there wasn’t anything of value to do along the way, but it usually didn’t waste too much time. Right through the game’s conclusion I was pretty satisfied with the experience and would love to see more titles with this pairing of gameplay styles in the future.",2018-09-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f43,Switching Worlds,Hooshan Torabi,81,"The Spectrum Retreat is a wonderful first-person puzzle game. It contains clever puzzling and a mysterious story involving the past of the main character you play as. It's $12.99 on the Switch eShop, had a 5 year development cycle from Dan Smith himself, and is totally deserving of the price tag. There's an appreciated elegance to The Spectrum Retreat. I'm sure Dan Smith Studios is goin' places and most likely up from here.",2018-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f2d,Nintendo Life,Gavin Lane,80,"The Spectrum Retreat is a valiant stab at a Portal-esque puzzler which largely pulls off what it sets out to achieve. It lacks the dynamite script and surgical timing of Valve's masterpiece, but the test chambers (sorry, ‘authentication challenges') withstand the comparison. If Gone Home's pace is a touch too navel-gazing for your liking, we'd heartily recommend a trip to The Penrose Hotel.",2018-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f27,NintendoWorldReport,Alexander Morningstar,85,"But, those challenges are all in the later half of the journey, so getting to them will be a chore. I think all of the concepts here, warrant a sequel, that I would gladly come back to. A few tweaks here and there, would assist in the overall experience, but all in all I recommend checking into The Penrose for a few puzzling nights.",2018-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f2a,VGProfessional,Nazih Fares,82,"The Spectrum Ward is a creative little title that manages to craft an interesting world and some memorable moments, but it feels a bit lacking in the gameplay department. Still, while its puzzles may not wow, it’s an experience worth having",2018-08-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f25,PS4Blog.net,,85,"The Spectrum Retreat is a game that I had been following, and I'm happy I got a chance to play it since I definitely liked its lush futuristic hotel setting, the color-based puzzle solving, and the great story. The one complaint would be the weird-looking mannequins, but that's about it! Hopefully Dan Smith gives us some extra puzzles as DLC since I had fun with this 5-7 hour release and wouldn't mind more puzzles, or a full-fledged sequel!",2018-08-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f33,VGChartz,Paul Broussard,60,I would be remiss in not recommending The Spectrum Retreat if you’re a fan of Portal-esque puzzle solving.,2018-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f39,TrueAchievements,Megan Walton,60,"Whilst The Spectrum Retreat is an enjoyable, well-paced puzzler, it never quite hits the heights of other similarly styled puzzle games.",2018-07-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f30,3DNews,Денис Щенников,75,"Small and not too deep, but still fun experience with smart puzzles and solid story.",2018-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f3c,PlayStation Universe,Timothy Nunes,70,"What makes The Spectrum Retreat special is how its puzzles are equal parts accessible and challenging. As a consequence, what started off as a laser-focused story line soon ebbs in favor of the puzzles themselves. The spectacle is in the vivid scale of its presentation, with narrative beats to keep things interesting.",2018-07-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f0d,IGN Italy,Marco Salvaneschi,73,"An original title with a split personality, half puzzle game and half walking simulator. Both parts are brilliantly developed, but their forced dichotomy breaks the rhythm of the game.",2018-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f36,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,70,"The Spectrum Retreat is an emotional narrative combined with enjoyable puzzle solving using unique gameplay mechanics. The story is well-told, and I was amazed at how the simulated world begins to feel broken the closer you get to the truth as if you are rejected this reality. The mannequin-like staff works beautifully with the style of the hotel, except the couple of times where they suddenly appear behind you. The backtracking does slow down the pacing of the game, and I do wish there was some rewind function for some of the longer puzzles, as having to restart them is a bit of a nuisance. Considering that the puzzles may have dozens of interactable blocks to mess around with, I do understand it may be asking too much without having to overhaul the puzzle system.",2018-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f46,Fun Factor,Gonçalo Nolasco,60,"The Spectrum Retreat is a fun game that doesn't outstay its welcome. The failed attempt to reconcile the narrative and gameplay aspects may leave the player seeing each as an obstacle. The voice acting, soundtrack, and visuals are well executed but not enough to elevate the game quality.",2018-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795ef9,Old Grizzled Gamers,Alex Santa Maria,50,"If you dig in and look, you can find a wealth of games, both old and new, trying to be the next Portal. Games like The Spectrum Retreat try for a little more, which makes it all the more devastating when they miss the mark so completely. With a by the numbers story and simplistic puzzles that frustrate rather than fascinate, there’s nothing here worth recommending. This game is competent but unremarkable, and that’s really the nicest thing you can say.",2018-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795efc,PlayStation LifeStyle,Janet Garcia,50,"Overall, I would have to say not really. The puzzles themselves are this game's saving grace. I didn't have a bad time playing it, but I can't recommend it in good faith. If you're a huge puzzle fan, like me, there's something here for you. But in all honesty, there are plenty of puzzle games out there that wouldn't come with this big of an asterisk. Go play those. All of that said, a player's reaction to the narrative and hub world is going to be the big deciding factor for whether or not you think this game is good. The narrative and gameplay combined together detract from the experience of one another, resulting in something decent at best and eye-roll inducing at worst. The Spectrum Retreat really went for it, but a swing and a miss is still a miss.",2018-07-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f12,Polygon,Colin Campbell,,"Intriguing game has its moments, but flubs story section",2018-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f0a,NEOsite,Damian Frycz,75,"Dan Smith's game is a perfect study material for any rookie game designer. It shows how to create an engaging story with clever gameplay mechanics, while being vague in terms of presentation and original at the same time.",2018-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f07,Gameblog,Thomas Pillon,60,"The Spectrum Retreat is full of good ideas and mysteries, but Dan Smith's first game is way too linear while playing the walking simulator card to please every amateur of the genre. Too many clues are given about the delicate subject being treated, but the core mecanics of dozen of color-based puzzles might be good enough to give it a go. With just a bit more coherence between the gameplay and the narrative, it could have been memorable.",2018-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f04,Expansive,Ray Willmott,75,The Spectrum Retreat is a refreshing independent game with some big ideas and ambition. It creates a truly compelling environment with excellent acting and narrative progression.,2018-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f01,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,65,"But even though the Penrose Hotel quickly becomes boring to walk through, there's still a lot to like – from the art direction to the story and the often-wonderful puzzle design.",2018-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795f0f,COGconnected,Jackson Bostian,65,"Overall, the entire story felt a bit hollow. I had no reason to connect to anything in the game. Nothing in the story was explored in depth. The hotel as a set-piece was wasted. The whole narrative was shallow. The game shows potential, but it is so incohesive and unimpressive that it flounders as a whole.",2018-07-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0d93765d6778795ef3,IGN Spain,Juan García,77,"An interesting puzzler that does not surprises, but does almost everything ok.",2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0d93765d6778795eea,We Got This Covered,Eric Hall,50,"The Spectrum Retreat is a perfectly serviceable puzzler, but it rarely rises above mediocrity. There's potential within the ground of the Penrose Hotel, but it's never capitalized on.",2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0d93765d6778795eda,GameSpew,Chris McMullen,60,"Taken in small doses, the game can be a fun, challenging experience – as long as you step away before frustration sets in. And if those issues could be fixed in time for a sequel, I'd be up for a second visit to The Spectrum Retreat.",2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0d93765d6778795ed7,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,70,"The Spectrum Retreat is a pleasant surprise. The colour coded puzzles are intelligently designed and present a decent challenge, while the Penrose hotel is an absorbing backdrop that creates an unsettling atmosphere. While it's a shame more isn't made of this setting, the game's storytelling, design, and puzzle solving is a compelling mix, and for less than a tenner, provides a unique experience across its six-hour runtime.",2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0d93765d6778795eba,Destructoid,Brett Makedonski,60,"At its core, The Spectrum Retreat has a tragic story about a family cast aside by the American health care system. That much becomes apparent early on, but the finer details are hidden behind too many consecutive puzzles. There's a narrative worth hearing here, but the cadence at which it's told is just a little bit off. That, mixed with the good-but-not-outstanding puzzle design, keeps The Spectrum Retreat from being a truly great stay.",2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0d93765d6778795eb7,God is a Geek,Chris White,70,"The Spectrum Retreat is a solid puzzler, with an immersive narrative undercurrent adding depth and emotion to a genre where such things are normally lacking. Look past certain repetitive sections and you'll find a title offering value for money and an enjoyable challenge.",2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5ec50b7ac28b1c4114c26133,33bits,Jon Andoni Ortiz,80,"If you're looking for puzzles, atmosphere and drama, The Spectrum Retreat is perfect for you. If you join a walkthrough simulator with a puzzle game and add a few drops of mystery you have a good mix. This mix has its flaws, but the result is certainly very tasty.",2018-07-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0d93765d6778795eab,TheSixthAxis,Jason Coles,70,"As far as hybrid genres go, this is an interesting one.",2018-07-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0e93765d6778795ef6,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,90,"Expertly created puzzles, a setting which is as equally enticing as it is unsettling, a thought provoking narrative, excellent music and top draw voice work combine to form a truly enjoyable puzzle game that’ll have me leaving a very positive Trip Advisor review.",2018-07-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0d93765d6778795ef0,The Games Machine,Roberto Turrini,82,"Despite some excesses in the levels structure, and the evident low budget, The Spectrum Retreat is a real game design diamond, with a well-structured and engaging narration.",2018-07-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0d93765d6778795ee5,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,90,"The Spectrum Retreat is a challenging, first-person puzzle game set within the near future. As you awake and being to explore the Penrose hotel, you will begin to unlock your memories through the various colour-based logic puzzles and various interactions you have with the mysterious Cooper. You must solve each of these ingenious puzzles as you uncover the truth behind why you are in such a place and who is behind your imprisonment. The Spectrum Retreat has AAA quality voice acting, an amazing soundtrack and the perfect amount of mind-bending and thought-provoking puzzles all contained within a single package.",2018-07-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d0d93765d6778795ea5,Jump Dash Roll,Matt Jordan,90,"The Spectrum Retreat impresses with its devilishly tricky puzzle solving, which rewards exploration and new ways of thinking about challenges. A real delight — check yourself into the Penrose Hotel today.",2018-07-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5e220f624a8a3b376f4389a1,Hynerd.it,,72,The title is all in all well structured but there are obvious problems that affect the gameplay. The lack of realism in certain actions often lead to abandon the game or continue with little desire. But in the end the work done by the developers is discreet.,2019-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,7bfbb022d2fa4d67a4844631ecd5c027 5d867efe93765d67787a226c,Thumb Culture,John Tonks,40,"PC Building Simulator is fun to experiment with on a short-term basis, I think if it was possible to add in some more variants like Laptops, Tablets, Phones etc. then it may be more appealing to general gamers however I appreciate with all the components its most likely not a feasible option. Unfortunately, the repetitiveness of the tasks means that it’s a game that will sit on the shelf for rather long spells in between use and after completion will most likely not be played again. PC Building Simulator has reached the Benchmark of the Thumb Culture Bronze Award, usable and fun but could and maybe should be better.",2019-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,7bfbb022d2fa4d67a4844631ecd5c027 5d867efe93765d67787a2273,Generación Xbox,Alberto Rocha,70,PC Gaming Simulator is what we could call a “curiosity”. A strange game that mix some very generic elements with a strong fidelity regarding sim mechanics.,2019-09-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,7bfbb022d2fa4d67a4844631ecd5c027 5d867efe93765d67787a227e,NintendoWorldReport,Andy Goergen,55,Really the problem is that even the fun that can be had in PC Building Simulator simply isn't worth the trouble of the painfully slow and clumsy user interface. This is a game that is surprising to find on a non-PC platform but disappointing to learn that it probably should have stayed there. It can really only be recommended if you are a die hard PC enthusiast who doesn't have a PC.,2019-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,7bfbb022d2fa4d67a4844631ecd5c027 5d867efe93765d67787a2279,Nintendo Life,Oliver Reynolds,60,"It's not a game for everyone, that much is obvious. But what it does, it actually does quite well. ",2019-08-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,7bfbb022d2fa4d67a4844631ecd5c027 5d867efe93765d67787a2276,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,80,"PC Building Simulator on PS4 is an enchanting game, channelling creativity and problem solving through the medium of making and fixing computers that even a PC newcomer like I can get to grips with and wholeheartedly enjoy. I do wish the game had spent a little more time explaining 3DMark scoring and overclocking as these are areas that it skips over too quickly for my liking but otherwise, this is a game that's easy to access, even easier to lose an afternoon too and is a great translation of the PC version.",2019-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,7bfbb022d2fa4d67a4844631ecd5c027 5d867efe93765d67787a226f,TechRaptor,Robert N. Adams,65,"PC Building Simulator tries to capture the PC technician experience and mostly succeeds, but it's lacking some critical parts of the real-world experience.",2019-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,7bfbb022d2fa4d67a4844631ecd5c027 5d867efe93765d67787a2271,Shacknews,Chris Jarrard,80,"At the end of the day, PC Building Simulator is a solid experience, especially for those who may already have an affinity for PC hardware.",2019-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,7bfbb022d2fa4d67a4844631ecd5c027 5d867efe93765d67787a227b,SECTOR.sk,Peter Dragula,85,Great way to learn how to build and upgrade your PC with a lot of components and details.,2019-02-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,7bfbb022d2fa4d67a4844631ecd5c027 5d867efe93765d67787a2268,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,70,"PC Building Simulator is a good idle experience. Here you can learn how a PC is made, but forget to learn how to build one seriously thanks to the game.",2019-02-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,7bfbb022d2fa4d67a4844631ecd5c027 5d867efe93765d67787a226a,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,74,"PC Building Simulator is one of the better entries in the genre, with nice touches of authenticity and attention to detail. It's too limited and simplistic to replicate the experience of putting a rig together yourself, but it does a good enough job to get you started in the right direction.",2019-01-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,7bfbb022d2fa4d67a4844631ecd5c027 5f318686d88e035744c1eff7,Gamers Heroes,Casey Scheld,65,"Missile Command: Recharged still has the underpinnings of the Atari classic holding everything together, but the upgrade system is a double-edged sword that has the potential to break the game. Though this is not a dealbreaker, this change unfortunately trades skill for grinding.",2020-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,890c5a23bc654a1f94993c7976b3baa2 5f115836d88e035744c1aea0,Nintendojo,Robert Marrujo,50,"It might not be packed with content, but Missile Command: Recharged is an engaging new take on an arcade staple.",2020-07-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,890c5a23bc654a1f94993c7976b3baa2 5f094f11d88e035744c1a354,Blast Away the Game Review,Dustin Murphy,80,"Missile Command: Recharged is a reimagining of the 1980 arcade classic, giving it a new sense of enjoyment as well as a new appeal, including leveling up stats and chasing down leaderboards.",2020-07-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,890c5a23bc654a1f94993c7976b3baa2 5ef999bed88e035744c18d06,Rapid Reviews UK,Chloe Osborn,60,"Being a late 90s baby, I was unfortunately just a little too late to be part of that generation who grew up on arcade games, waiting in line to slot their coin into the machine. But for those who remember that memory well, you may have heard of Missile Command. It has now made its way onto the Nintendo Switch in the form of Missile Command Recharged with some brand new features!",2020-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,890c5a23bc654a1f94993c7976b3baa2 5eebb1cdd88e035744c17f43,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,70,This new version is very much the same game as the 80’s version except with a cool neon look and some weapon upgrades. While the game doesn’t have much content it’s hard to not recommend with it only being priced at a few dollars.,2020-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,890c5a23bc654a1f94993c7976b3baa2 5ed1b83fc28b1c4114c26fc8,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,59,Missile Command: Recharged is a cool little survival-based adaptation of the classic arcade game. Long-time fans such as myself may be disappointed by the lack of stages and strategic scoring but what's here still offers some simple fun.,2020-05-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,890c5a23bc654a1f94993c7976b3baa2 5ecf9f79c28b1c4114c26d7c,Cubed3,Rudy Lavaux,70,"Missile Command: Recharged on the Switch eShop, is a cheap release that doesn't do much… but does everything right. It's about just as straightforward as the 1980 coin-op, and it can be had for a little stack of quarters. It is therefore hard to complain at the simplicity, as what is available plays well, at least in handheld mode, and the experience does prove surprisingly addictive. Well, no, it's not so surprising, really - it already was addictive 40 years ago, even on Atari 2600, so it would be hard for it to not be so on the Switch. It may be simple and repetitive, but this is one which, installed on the system, can make a short bus ride or car trip much less dull.",2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,890c5a23bc654a1f94993c7976b3baa2 5ecea2c0c28b1c4114c26c92,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,75,"From a value perspective, the fleeting leaderboard-driven fun here is totally fine. From a gameplay perspective, I wish there was more than just leaderboard chasing to drive me forward. I might not be compelled to drop quarters into Missile Command: Recharged over and over again, but I'm happy it exists to bring back a landmark arcade game into modern times.",2020-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,890c5a23bc654a1f94993c7976b3baa2 5ece866fc28b1c4114c26c6a,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,70,"Missile Command: Recharged didn’t try to revamp the franchise’s formula with revolutionary gameplay changes, but honestly, I think that worked for the best. It’s just a fairly good attempt to bring the franchise to modern consoles, being best enjoyed on the Switch due to its portability.",2020-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,890c5a23bc654a1f94993c7976b3baa2 5ed7ce57c28b1c4114c27524,Digital Chumps,Nathaniel Stevens,80,"All in all, Missile Command: Recharged is a good game. It doesn't mess with the gameplay design that the original established, but it does give you options and reasons to keep playing it.",2018-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,890c5a23bc654a1f94993c7976b3baa2 5d8678db93765d6778779fab,ThisGenGaming,Robby Bisschop,60,"I never truly felt scared or even at unease while playing Conarium. That’s perhaps the biggest disappointment that coloured my rather negative review of the game: It never succeeded at making me feel anything. The Literature inside the game somewhat does the source material justice, but it’s a short experience with its ~3 hours runtime that left me wondering what could have been.",2019-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678db93765d6778779fae,Bloody Disgusting,Neil Bolt,60,"Remarkably then, even through disappointing attempts at horror and puzzling, Conarium is just about compelling enough to warrant seeing through to the end. It’s not particularly mind-blowing from a narrative perspective, but it is engrossing and satisfying. If only it pushed harder for a sense of dread and terror, or even simply provided more of a challenge, then we’d be talking about something that truly stands out as a thoughtful, engaging horror game.",2019-03-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678db93765d6778779fba,Wccftech,Francesco De Meo,72,"Conarium is an enjoyable first-person adventure game featuring a very nice atmosphere, an interesting story featuring core themes from Lovecraft's works and unusual spin on game progression reminiscent of Metroidvania games. The game, however, does very little outside the usual for the genre, so if you're not into Lovecraft-inspired games there isn't anything unique that Conarium can offer you.",2019-03-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678da93765d6778779f6a,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Oscar Garcia Mompean,75,"We are before a great adventure that manages to capture, and capture, excellently the universe and mythology of Lovecraft. A game of exploration, that although it is something simple, we put the fear in the body on more than one occasion and that thanks to its ridiculous price, € 19'90, it becomes a great temptation to spend time between triple A and Triple A.",2019-03-04T05:00:00.000Z,False,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678db93765d6778779fa5,WellPlayed,Zach Jackson,65,Conarium is a solid Lovecraft-inspired title that will please fans of his work despite some design and production flaws,2019-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678db93765d6778779fd7,Unboxholics,Λεωνίδας Στραβάκος,80,"Conarium manages to remain faithful to the legendary worldview of H. P. Lovecraft, although it shares the same problems and weaknesses in transferring the original material.",2019-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678da93765d6778779fa3,Hynerd.it,,78,"Conarium is a game that has its own way to structure the high tension. It's clear that most of the dark atmospheres are products of our imagination, while we clarify the purpose of this expedition. The locations are able to shape pictures out of thoughts and premonitions. Better puzzles and a more complex inventory, would have made this game a complete product. Anyway, Conarium has the right to join that group of video games that honour the ""lovecraft"" style, that style able to create an incomparable horror genre, thanks to its genius and madness.",2019-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678da93765d6778779f3e,TrueAchievements,Mark Delaney,70,"Puzzles and controls leave a lot to be desired, but Conarium does much else well, making it an easy recommendation for any fans of the author.",2019-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678da93765d6778779f83,Push Square,Nat Eker,70,"Conarium is a good, plot focused and atmospheric walking sim puzzler. Though it's billed as horror, it serves to get under your skin, rather than producing any massive frights. That said, the world created is wonderfully realised and quite beautiful in its freakishness. The way that the game captures the otherworldly vibe of Lovecraft's work, and develops such an engaging story quickly, is something to applaud. Ignoring the poor voice acting, bad character models, and the odd frustrating puzzle, if you're looking for a disturbing, plot focused walking sim experience, or you're just a huge Lovecraft fan, you won't go far wrong here.",2019-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678da93765d6778779f39,PlayStation LifeStyle,Andrew King,60,"When looking back at my time with the game, I don't feel horror at its revelations. I feel disappointment in light of what it could have been concealing, and simply wasn't.",2019-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678da93765d6778779f36,AbsoluteXbox,Steve Millward,60,Conarium is a short game which will only take you a few hours to complete. You can go back if your a completionist but there’s just not enough to make me want to play through it again.,2019-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678da93765d6778779f33,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,80,"Conarium is a truly atmospheric Lovecraftian adventure game which represents the genre perfectly. Set mainly after the novella “At the Mountains of Madness”, the events that happened prior unfold as our protagonist learns of them at the same time we do through many documents and visions which are both disturbing and informative. As an adventure game, expect a lot of walking around and puzzles to solve, with a small ‘run and hide’ segment, yet the gameplay never drags as it remains suspenseful and exciting throughout the whole experience.",2019-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678da93765d6778779f31,PlayStation Universe,Jack McCaskill,60,"Conarium leans too heavily on Lovecraftian mythos without bringing anything new to the table. Complete lack of peril in the game robs it of any meaningful stakes. Most puzzles in the game are simplistic, and the most difficult ones were not particularly challenging. The storyline is a muddled mess that relies too much on style and not enough on substance.",2019-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678da93765d6778779f5f,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,70,"It’s certainly not the ideal game for those expecting sweat-inducing horror or adrenaline-pumping action, but for those who like to explore eerie environments and unravel a good story, there’s a good evening’s worth of entertainment.",2019-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678da93765d6778779f5d,Areajugones,Víctor Rodríguez,70,"Conarium offers a game with a extremely simple gameplay that relies completely on its narrative aspect. In spite of some flaws, this reimagination of a lovecraftian world is visually stunning and able to catch the players' attention from the very beginning and retain it through the whole game.",2019-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678da93765d6778779f58,COGconnected,Alexander Thomas,71,"Serving the niche of Lovecraft fans, this is a marvelous game to play, but as a horror video game it will easily lose those not already interested in this style of macabre.",2019-02-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5f91b15bfce0972e4e5f84e0,GAMEtainment,Matthias Postler,77,"Conarium is a successful, playable H.P. Lovecraft story. The game can be mastered without major problems, but doesn't rely on hard head shots in gameplay and puzzles. Conarium is a classic point & click adventure with a playing time of about four to five hours, which convinces by its atmospheric implementation.",2019-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678dc93765d677877a06e,Cubed3,Wes Maulsby,60,"Conarium is a game with a lot of potential. Those early hours spent with it will prove to be difficult to walk away from. However, it is too willing to toss away its fairly slow and tense pace to thrust forward the reveal of the truth behind its mysteries. With those questions gone, all that remains is a standard adventure experience of some puzzles and brainteasers on the way to the end of the story. The ending does its best to redeem the weak middle section, but it is not quite strong enough to lift the whole thing back up to those suspenseful and tension-filled first couple of hours.",2018-04-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678dc93765d677877a04c,Telegraph,Olivia White,80,"The plot can be a little vague at times, and the opening hour is fairly meandering, but Conarium is an otherwise exciting, creepy jaunt through the realm of unspeakable evil.",2017-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678db93765d6778779fa8,SomHráč.sk,Adam Hambálek,85,Conarium is another great contribution to the already numerous family of Lovecraft games. The fans of horror adventure games should be unequivocally satisfied and everyone else should at least have an ideal opportunity to try the genre.,2017-07-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678dc93765d677877a043,Spaziogames,Domenico Musicò,75,"Conarium is an homage to Lovecraft and his ""At the Mountains of Madness"". Despite the scarce interaction, the walking simulator structure and the lenght (3 hours, more or less), it deserves a try.",2017-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678dc93765d677877a049,IGN Spain,Jose A. Rodríguez,72,"An interesting experience for Lovecraft readers, Conarium keeps our attention if we enjoy the classic adventures but also feels a little slow and rythmless.",2017-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678db93765d677877a013,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,75,"Conarium came out of nowhere and surprised me when I finally played it. It takes a few moments to get into it, but when it ramps up, it gets pretty good. Give it a shot if you enjoy adventure games and a decent horror story.",2017-06-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678db93765d677877a006,New Game Network,Ben Thomas,65,"Conarium's fascinating world is closely based on a Lovecraft story, taking players through ancient tombs abandoned for eons. The adventure puzzles are a bit too simple and its rough edges needed smoothing, but it is still a faithful adaption.",2017-06-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678db93765d6778779ff2,3DNews,Денис Щенников,70,Conarium is a well-crafted slow-paced adventure to dark corners of the Earth. True declaration of love for a legacy of H.P. Loveсraft.,2017-06-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678db93765d6778779ffe,GameZone,Steve Knauer,75,"Cthulhu doesn't chase strong, bearded space marines down hallways. He and the many old gods slowly bend the minds of their victims until they've lost them completely, and Conarium reflects that.",2017-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678db93765d677877a019,IGN Italy,Stefano Castelli,68,"A true ""lovecraftian"" game short in length and interactivity. The plot is a bit messy to. Just for lovers of the the Providence's writer.",2017-06-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678db93765d6778779ff5,Oyungezer Online,Utku Çakır,78,"If you are tired of horror games that only have jumpscares and gore, you will love Conarium's eerie atmosphere.",2017-06-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678db93765d677877a00c,GBAtemp,Pranavsingh Dhunnoo,75,"Conarium is short but enjoyable game with a gripping storyline and beautiful animation. But it's not much horror as it is Lovecraftian. If you are into plots in the style of the influential horror fiction author, you should probably check it out.",2017-06-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678db93765d6778779fe4,Digitally Downloaded,,70,"Conarium overall captures the mood of Lovecraft, if not the more extreme bizarreness present in his stranger stories. If you want a game that plays like a Lovecraft story, Conarium is probably the most accurate, accessible option available.",2017-06-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678dc93765d677877a046,Game News Plus,Erdil Kapucu,78,"A Lovecraft story, in a modern setting, and it is a remarkable journey. It has its issues here and there, but the overall experience is great. What's not to delve into unknown terrors?",2017-06-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678db93765d6778779ff7,Gaming Nexus,Sean Colleli,74,"Conarium is hauntingly beautiful and competent as an adventure-puzzle game with some light horror elements, but as a true H.P. Lovecraft survival horror game it isn't long or scary enough.",2017-06-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678db93765d6778779fb1,COGconnected,Thi Chao,70,"All in all, Conarium does a fantastic job on the atmosphere and giving players those fearful moments of panic where you are holding your breath at every turn.",2017-06-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678dc93765d677877a023,Cultured Vultures,Brandon Leek,60,"The exploration of one's gradual slip into insanity and the experience of otherworldly isolation is palpable and well-executed, but anyone who isn't a fan of the source material will likely grow tired of Conarium's lack of anything new and innovative to the horror genre.",2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678db93765d6778779fb7,Polygon,Philip Kollar,75,"Conarium could have pushed deeper, but it stays true to the spirit of Lovecraft's work",2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 5d8678db93765d6778779fb4,Azralynn,Azralynn,65,,2017-06-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,f094afd81c3c4a3cb565b186e01c3bcd 617f8595e0829c74b005640c,JVL,,80,"Dead By Daylight is a fun, generous and addictive horror multiplayer game. After five years of service, the app is not empty and continues to gorge itself on content.",2021-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 604bf8db529d50e69fa10769,IGN,Mike Epstein,90,"After almost five years, Dead by Daylight has grown into an incredible slasher film simulator, and the best asymmetrical multiplayer game around.",2021-03-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5ff7a5e00f8974118c937e96,PC Gamer,Luke Winkie,88,It's shocking how much depth Dead By Daylight packs into its systems.,2021-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5fb55066038871749d41596e,Screen Rant,William Cennamo,,Dead by Daylight now runs at 60 fps and 4K on Xbox Series X/S.,2020-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5fb44d5d038871749d41573e,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,85,"Twenty seven months worth of patches, content updates and a next-generation coat of visual sheen is enough to allow Dead by Daylight to realize its ambition as one of the most enjoyably terrifying online multiplayer experiences out there. If you've been holding off and waiting for Dead by Daylight to 'get good' or 'get fixed', now is the time for you to finally jump in. You won't regret it.",2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5f9da628fce0972e4e5f95b2,TheSixthAxis,Jim Hargreaves,70,"Dead By Daylight has evolved into somewhat of a phenomenon, proving that the often maligned games-as-a-service model produces more than just cookie cutter loot shooters. It's still an acquired taste and a bit rough around the edges though stands out as one of the most unique ongoing multiplayer games of the generation.",2020-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5f845af8fce0972e4e5f6e75,Niche Gamer,Brandon Lyttle,85,"Ultimately Dead by Daylight is the best at what it does. It’s a competitive hide-and-seek game with a gruesome polish on it. Not even Behaviour Interactive themselves can outdo Dead by Daylight, their own game Deathgarden closed down its servers earlier this year.",2020-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5f3ab5f659864725e2d7339b,GameSpot,Joab Gilroy,90,"Dead by Daylight has evolved into an unrivalled asymmetrical competitive multiplayer game, and one of the best horror games around.",2020-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5daf9e7334f2907a2bb55296,PowerUp!,Leo Stevenson,66,"Overall, there are better ways to play Dead By Daylight (it's free with Xbox Game Pass) but, it plays really well on Switch and if you don't have any other platform, it's a great game that is a worthy addition to your Switch collection.",2019-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5daef6c434f2907a2bb54b4a,COGconnected,Mary Gushie,64,"But I can only recommend this version if you have no other means of playing it. If you have only a Nintendo Switch and this type of game interests you, I recommend it, maybe even with the lights out, headphones on, and volume up.",2019-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5dade34055d472465cea0861,Cubed3,Justin Prinsloo,60,"i]Dead by Daylight[/i] has the groundwork for a great game but stumbles in its execution. It could be so much more with just a little more polish. Hopefully, it will inspire better products of this variety, because the concept contains a bundle of promise. Horror fans will find a lot to love - as long as they keep their expectations low. Nevertheless, for all its sins it is still quite addictive and undeniably fun, at least in the right conditions. It's easy to see how it has amassed a fanbase and warranted a port to the Switch.",2019-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d9b2cf1dd86394a41559fd7,Switch Atlantic,Alex Laybourne,90,"If you are new to the game or don’t own any other consoles, I feel this should be a must-own and a vital component to your collection. Dead By Daylight has a solid community, and it really shows. I rarely had a long wait for a game, as either killer or survivor.",2019-10-07T03:00:00.000Z,False,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d98e94fdd86394a41559e2e,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,60,"Dead By Daylight has been around for quite while now and has remained a pretty popular game on both PC and console over the years. It’s a straightforward and repetitive online affair that, if you're lucky enough to be matched with the right bunch of randoms or happen to be playing a custom match with friends, can deliver the goods in terms of frights and tension from time to time. However, it has also always been a pretty clunky affair, a fact which is amplified further here by the noticeable graphical downgrade, laggy menus and the exclusion of a bunch of DLC that we really feel should have been included for the steep asking price.",2019-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d948ab0fb2612131ba5373d,GameSpew,Becca Smith,40,"I’m sad to admit it, but Dead by Daylight on Nintendo Switch is a huge let-down. I love the game, and while I was excited to get to play it on a handheld format, its lagginess, framerate issues and massive graphical downgrade mean that I just can’t recommend it on Switch",2019-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d8e41c5b59781214caf447d,Attack of the Fanboy,Brandon Adams,70,"Dead for Daylight for the Switch does the bare minimum you'd expect from a competent Switch port, but performance issues make the asking price hard to swallow.",2019-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754493765d6778763949,Geeks Under Grace,,80,"Dead by Daylight is asymmetrical multiplayer done right. There are few games like this out there, and this is one of them at the top. If you can handle the high tension atmosphere and dark themes, check it out with some friends.",2018-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754493765d677876397d,Digiato,Nima Farshin,50,"In terms of a good concept and interesting idea, Dead by Daylight has it all. However unfortunately in practice it doesn't work and you would probably regret playing it after a while.",2018-04-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754493765d6778763974,FourFaceButtons,David Aedo,80,"This is one of the most fun and unique titles I've played in quite some time and although there are some major gripes I have with it, they don't detract enough from the experience to make me hate it. Cliche horror movie multiplayer at its finest.",2017-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754493765d6778763983,TrueAchievements,Andrew Ogley,70,Dead by Daylight has the potential to become a cult classic among asymmetric games.,2017-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754493765d677876397a,SelectButton,Marcus Jones,80,"Dead by Daylight is a great game and worth playing a few rounds at the least. Unfortunately, be prepared to face some difficult challenges if your killer or survivors are higher leveled than you. Granted, it's, in my opinion, a much easier experience to play as the killer and advance, the challenge and excitement of teaming up with friends and surviving is much more fun. The cooperative experience combined with a great looking and ambient game makes for a fun package, even if balancing feels off at times.",2017-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754393765d67787638ea,Impulsegamer,Sean Warhurst,72,"Although I had a ton of fun with Dead by Daylight, I have to admit that playing as a survivor did become repetitive far quicker than I expected. Whether or not this is just fatigue from playing through another similar title in such close proximity, I'm not sure there's enough on offer in this category to maintain my interest for the required levelling up of each character.",2017-07-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754393765d67787638db,Spaziogames,Nicolò Bicego,75,"Dead by Daylight: Special Edition is the same game we've played on PC a year ago, albeit with a lot of new content. Its gameplay remains fresh and fun, homewever the lack in variety might jeopardize the lasting appeal of the game, which is also threatened by a weak matchmaking.",2017-07-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754493765d67787639c9,Sirus Gaming,Hansoy Jurado,75,"Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer game you'd love. The game concept is just amazing despite the small issues, but I am really excited to see how they will improve this game. It's a game you'd want to play over and over again for a few hours.",2017-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754493765d6778763989,Everyeye.it,Alessandro Bruni,65,"The PS4 version of Dead by Daylight has the same flaws of the PC edition: it's funny (especially if it's played with friends), but it also features a bad-balanced gameplay.",2017-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754493765d6778763986,Windows Central,Paul Acevedo,60,"Dead by Daylight is a lot of fun once you get into a match, especially with friends. The tension of struggling to complete objectives while avoiding an invincible killer can't be understated. But the downright unfair difficulty for survivors can be discouraging, especially since you have to play a very long time to unlock useful perks to make things easier.",2017-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754393765d67787638e1,Push Square,Ben Tarrant,60,"The asymmetrical multiplayer genre seems to be a real tough nut to crack with each heavy hitter coming out swinging, only to be plagued by nuances that trip up the experience and expose debilitating cracks in the mechanics. Unfortunately, it seems that Dead by Daylight suffers much the same fate. It's honestly really good fun, but the more you play the more its issues rear their head and become points of ire.",2017-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754393765d67787638d8,NZGamer,Tony Hsiang,81,"Deeper than you think, with simple mechanics that make it a great asymmetric game.",2017-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754393765d67787638de,COGconnected,Anthony Gomez,65,"The premise is amazing, and your first hour or two with the game is stellar, but the long term enjoyment you'll get out of it depends on what level of tedium you're willing to tolerate.",2017-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754393765d67787638e7,VGProfessional,Luciano Rahal,77,"Dead by Daylight is not a game that had big budgets to back it up, so not being perfect is understandable, however we do not see any excuse on not fixing the mistakes they faced on PC before the release of the console version. But to be fair, the game is highly entertaining specially if all your friends are in the same lobby playing both factions. We have hopes for the future of the game as we can see the developers are already working on new content.",2017-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754393765d67787638cf,Fextralife,,80,"Overall, Dead By Daylight Special Edition is a fun and challenging asymmetrical horror game pitting a killer and four survivors in an enclosed area. There's plenty of customization players can undertake in terms of powers, perks and attire, so break out your fashion ideas. Included in this special edition are several DLCs that were released on the PC version. Given the already low price of the game and how it compares to similar games within the genre, Dead by Daylight is a hands down win.",2017-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754393765d6778763834,Guardian,Keith Stuart,60,"Whether you play as the killer or prey there is gruesome fun to be had, but this console transfer cuts too many corners",2017-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754393765d67787637e2,Gamers Heroes,,70,"Dead by Daylight is a good game for playing solo or with friends. If you prefer a multiplayer game where you have to think as opposed to just shooting someone in the face, check it out.",2017-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754393765d677876382b,CGMagazine,Bryan Calhoun,70,"In the end, how much, and how long, you enjoy Dead by Daylight will completely depend on how much fun you have with those water-cooler moments you'll discuss on discord.",2017-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754393765d6778763826,Daily Dot,AJ Moser,50,"There is something great at the core of Dead By Daylight, past the mindless action controls and nagging glitches. The game is far from unplayable, but the persistent problems make it impossible to recommend for people who plan to play alone.",2017-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754393765d6778763831,Hobby Consolas,Daniel Quesada,68,"A great idea that offers really funny and tense moments. Unfortunately, it's not as well optimised as the PC original and it lacks some more content.",2017-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754493765d6778763977,IGN Spain,Jose A. Rodríguez,60,"Dead by Daylight ""dies"" a little in this console version which features several translation problems and works as a poor PC port of the original game. Enjoyable if you play with your friends, but it's all.",2017-06-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754393765d677876385c,NEOsite,Tomek Alicki,70,"Dead by Daylight is a solid, exciting multiplayer game. First hours can confuse and scare you, but the satisfaction from secrets and successful escapes make a great incentive.",2017-06-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754393765d6778763828,Gert Lush Gaming,Jim Smale,84,"Horror has never been creepier, This game keeps it tense and fun.",2017-06-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754393765d6778763839,Thumb Culture,Stuart Shortland,80,Dead By Daylight is the latest asymmetric horror survival game out on the market. This one having been developed by Behaviour Interactive and published by Starbreeze Studios. With such a simplistic four versus one method the game takes on the hunter versus hunted gameplay head on.,2017-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d86754393765d67787638d2,Rectify Gaming,Tieranie Albright,75,Great game to play with friends or in the dark if you enjoy a thrill.,2017-06-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 620034909e5c48c548d7a6ee,Cubed3,Jennifer Geist,70,"Overall, there isn't particularly much to say about Centipede: Recharged. For the most part, it succeeds in what it sets out to do, remastering an old Atari classic with a few neat bells and whistles attached. Items, co-op, challenges, and widescreen are all appreciated additions, but they aren't exactly thrilling, either. There's no big 'sexy' hook for this rerelease-it's Centipede, but better. Nothing more, nothing less. That isn't inherently a bad thing, though. It may not be reviving the IP on a huge scale or drawing in new audiences, but hey, Centipede is fun. A recharged version of it with a few minor upgrades is fun, too.",2022-02-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,b44a2808223f4cd0a8ca1376410b5460 619238b09c00fa4cf0973648,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,80,"Centipede: Recharged is a fantastic love letter to the legacy of the games. By keeping the gameplay formula simple with the added power up tweaks this feels like an arcade game worthy of being in its own cabinet. It’s just kind of a shame arcades are dead now, in the UK at least. This is a simple but addictive high score chasing fun. Add to that a brilliant soundtrack and neon retro visuals and you have a winning formula. The cherry on top is you can also enjoy the game in co-op with a friend, loved one or that neighbour you never say hello to. This brings back all the great memories of the high score chasing arcade games and I certainly look forward to more classic games in the Atari range receiving this treatment.",2021-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,b44a2808223f4cd0a8ca1376410b5460 6166b3db8282176801276e11,SECTOR.sk,Matúš Štrba,65,"Recharged brings back a neon-fueled classic from arcades, but the fun won't last very long.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,b44a2808223f4cd0a8ca1376410b5460 616e63628a1e37b0e132fc02,Gamers Heroes,Casey Scheld,55,"The arcade action of Centipede: Recharged is inoffensive, but there simply isn’t enough content here to justify its price tag. Even the most devout score chaser will likely get bored with this title’s lack of variety, and its bland aesthetics seal its fate.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,b44a2808223f4cd0a8ca1376410b5460 616cdf2cc93474a05eb37bdb,NextGen Player,Paul Hunter,75,"Centipede Recharged takes a beloved classic and reinvents it for the modern era with exceptional graphics and inspired gameplay upgrades. This is the perfect game to unwind to when you've got an hour to spare or a great bite-size game to play between those all-consuming AAA titles. I'm hooked on this game and it's making me excited for the next Recharged titles Atari is cooking up, like Black Widow Recharged and Breakout Recharged. It would have been nice for the game to ship with more modes, but with it's incredibly satisfying gameplay loop and $9.99 price point, retro fans shouldn't hesitate to pick this game up.",2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,b44a2808223f4cd0a8ca1376410b5460 6171d75ed54354dfc5264880,Noisy Pixel,Jahanzeb Khan,80,"Centipede: Recharged is a welcome modernization of a timeless arcade shooter. The classic ’80s gameplay is fully intact, and the new power-ups and challenges spice up what was already a fine-tuned experience. Some of the best games in the world are ones that instantly wire into your reflexes, and Centipede: Recharged is definitely one you’ll want to keep around for pure shooting bliss.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,b44a2808223f4cd0a8ca1376410b5460 61554b92c56d12d502d2438e,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,76,"Centipede: Recharged does a wonderful job of bringing Atari's classic static shooter to the modern age. With super-fun co-op play and oodles of challenges to master, you'll gladly pick it up whenever you want a quick fix of arcade action.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,b44a2808223f4cd0a8ca1376410b5460 61570bf99f4312e92e327717,GameBlast,Maurício Katayama,70,"Centipede: Recharged is extremely true to its origins and innovates with modernized graphics, new weapons and more game modes. While its gameplay is somewhat repetitive, on the other hand it's a classic mechanic that never gets really old or uninteresting. It's an excellent choice for a local multiplayer match with a friend, whatever your skill level.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,b44a2808223f4cd0a8ca1376410b5460 61532964bf6fa9a4453b77c4,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,70,"When all's said and done, though, Centipede is so classic that it's almost always enjoyable on any system, and the same is true here. I hope Atari tries harder with future Recharged installments, but I can't deny that this mixed version is still fun. If you have someone to play co-op with, grab the game and hope for Millipede: Recharged to follow.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,b44a2808223f4cd0a8ca1376410b5460 6153294bbf6fa9a4453b77c1,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,70,"In short bursts, Recharged plays well enough to earn a spot in my rotation for sure, and I'll gladly pop in from time to time to check out the various leaderboards. The art style does grow a bit stale the more you see it; some additional color palettes or unlockables would certainly be welcome here. It might not have 100 of them, but as far as arcade revivals go, Centipede: Recharged definitely has legs.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,b44a2808223f4cd0a8ca1376410b5460 61532946bf6fa9a4453b77be,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,80,While the leaderboards are wonky the rest of Centipede: Recharged feels just about exactly like you'd want the original game to be when dragged into the current year.,2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,b44a2808223f4cd0a8ca1376410b5460 61532884bf6fa9a4453b77b8,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,65,"Centipede: Recharged is, well, for better or worse, just more Centipede. This is a reboot/remake that absolutely does not try to reinvent the wheel. Its vector-like visuals fit perfectly with the source material, its controls are serviceable, and for the most part, it delivers in what it wants to offer: be a less cumbersome way to play a classic arcade game on a modern system.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,b44a2808223f4cd0a8ca1376410b5460 6006346c0f8974118c938679,GameMAG,,70,"If you have been looking for a game in the style of Celeste for a long time, then you've finally found it, only in a slightly deformed and crumpled form.",2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,88be2cd8fc104ff1b81783d6930e6922 5fb5085e038871749d415847,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,65,Good and hard puzzle platformer with repetitive background.,2020-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,88be2cd8fc104ff1b81783d6930e6922 5fa51865038871749d413d1e,Rapid Reviews UK,,40,"Whilst Ageless may appear to be a pretty standard platformer on the surface, the game predominantly focuses on a unique time mechanic. Kiara, our protagonist, uses a bow which can either advance or send back an object or animal in time. For example, the opening levels feature a dolphin who, by using the bow, can be changed into a whale for a bouncy platform. This feature helps Ageless stand out from the pixel platformer genre and even the puzzle genre in general. The time mechanic is something I haven’t played before and adds a real depth to the puzzles on offer.",2020-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,88be2cd8fc104ff1b81783d6930e6922 5f465d7362b431526f8e2926,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,70,"In the end, Ageless has the signs of many great puzzle platformers.",2020-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,88be2cd8fc104ff1b81783d6930e6922 5f2cff52d88e035744c1ea89,Gaming Nexus,Russell Archey,80,"Ageless is bright, colorful, and sounds great, but is just a bit clunky. The game gives off a Celeste-vibe, which is a good thing, but it can take some time to get used to the age mechanics and the precise aiming required for a lot of the puzzles.",2020-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,88be2cd8fc104ff1b81783d6930e6922 5f2feeccd88e035744c1ee1a,Nintendo Blast,Raoni Mendes Pinheiro,75,"Ageless is a beautiful tale about empathy and purpose, with an ambience as simple as its message and full of puzzles that can be quite complicated. The game has several positive aspects, and it manages to develop its own identity to create an experience that deserves to be explored. However, there are also several stones in the way: gameplay can be repetitive, tiring and simply flawed and frustrating.",2020-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,88be2cd8fc104ff1b81783d6930e6922 5f28f004d88e035744c1dd8b,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,70,"The experience would be a much smoother and more memorable one if its primary mechanic was easier to execute. Each world culminates in a boss fight, and these border on maddening when coupled with scarce checkpoints, the aforementioned aiming issues, and a system of progression that's essential trial-and-error. Those who like their platformers extra spicy may find a satisfying 10 hours here, but be warned that fighting with the controls is par for this course.",2020-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,88be2cd8fc104ff1b81783d6930e6922 5f283d70d88e035744c1dc0f,Kakuchopurei,Jonathan Leo,60,"This indie title can’t decide if it wants to be a tough-yet-relaxing puzzle game or a momentum-based platformer, and it suffers from such an identity crisis. “A” for effort.",2020-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,88be2cd8fc104ff1b81783d6930e6922 5f24fe23d88e035744c1d175,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,60,Ageless presents some truly ingenious puzzles and an engaging story yet its gameplay is a bit too haphazard to fully enjoy.,2020-07-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,88be2cd8fc104ff1b81783d6930e6922 5f2304acd88e035744c1cb10,Jump Dash Roll,Samuel Kendall,70,"It lacks polish and has a forgettable story, but Ageless' core concept is an interesting one that's well-built throughout the game and is worth a look for anyone interested in a short burst of puzzle-platforming.",2020-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,88be2cd8fc104ff1b81783d6930e6922 5f21e178d88e035744c1c5c6,FingerGuns,Toby Andersen,50,"Ageless is a passable but uninspired platformer, that copies aspects from the best, only forgetting to copy the polished and fun gameplay. That is a tale as old as time.",2020-07-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,88be2cd8fc104ff1b81783d6930e6922 5f204b38d88e035744c1c1c3,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,70,"Ageless is the sort of game that could best be described as a great concept that almost nails the execution. The sombre narrative, cerebral gameplay, and distinct presentation are all great in their own regard, but each is plagued with enough inconsistencies and caveats to hold back the overall experience from true greatness.",2020-07-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,88be2cd8fc104ff1b81783d6930e6922 5d866e0993765d6778737968,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,60,"Tower of Guns is an experience that wears thin after a while, being best played in short bursts. It is an interesting experiment that should be further explored by Terrible Posture Games. Ideas and potential are not enough, however, to make a game compelling - they need thoughtful execution and variety. Fact of the matter is that randomly generated levels just aren't a graceful solution to make variety and, ultimately, the level design (or lack of) ends up being too similar and boring. To make up for the randomised level designs, the core gameplay would need to be expanded upon and less limits put on player-character actions. Tower of Guns is a title that is best for only the curious and the desperate for something new and different.",2015-04-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0993765d6778737993,Worth Playing,Brian Dumlao,80,"Tower of Guns is a nice application of the roguelike formula to the first-person shooter genre. The old-school mechanics fit in well with the game's pure randomization to create an addictive experience no matter how many times you go through it. Though the title could use some more variety in enemy types and boss fights and the presentation could be a little better, there's no denying that the experience is fun enough to constantly beckon for just one more round. If you don't mind mindless shooting, Tower of Guns comes highly recommended.",2015-04-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0893765d677873790b,The Skinny,Darren Carle,60,"As a rogue-like, it is, as we said, also left wanting – but as an overall package it presents a great challenge wrapped up in some pleasing aesthetics, with a classic 'one more game' mantra running through it.",2015-04-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0893765d6778737905,GameSpot,Tyler Hicks,80,The fantastic Tower of Guns combines the elegant dodging dance of bullet hell gameplay with a first-person shooter roguelike,2015-04-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0a93765d67787379e1,Push Square,Alex Stinton,60,"Tower of Guns proves to be a fun diversion that unfortunately falters in a couple of key areas. While it at least manages to keep its Roguelite membership by randomly generating a decent amount of enjoyable content, the relatively gentle difficulty ends up diluting the impact of its perma-death quite a bit. This ends up robbing the experience of any strong sense of accomplishment, so when you best the tower for the first time, it'll feel more like a damp squib than a twenty-one gun salute.",2015-04-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0993765d6778737958,Gamestyle,Gareth Chappell,50,A fun distraction but little else,2015-04-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0a93765d67787379e4,COGconnected,Patrick Anderson,70," Play it for a while, die many times, put down your controller, scream into a pillow, and go watch cat videos. And then, when you have calmed down, come back to play it again. If you stick with it, Tower of Guns will give you exactly what it promises – a few hours of insane, mostly fun, run-and-gun action.",2015-04-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0993765d677873798b,ZTGD,Justin Celani,30,"The idea of a FPS rogue game where you earn new abilities as you try and make your way to the top sounds ever so promising, but with all the issues I had with it, I've already bailed out.",2015-04-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0a93765d67787379e7,Softpedia,Andrei Dobra,75,"Tower of Guns is a pretty fun rogue-like first-person shooter that manages to blend these two different genres together for an entertaining experience. However, it's best served as a palate cleanser between different games, as going through the title too often brings into question its repetitive gameplay and level design.",2015-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0993765d6778737965,Dealspwn,Brendan Griffiths,70,Fans of old school shooters will enjoy Tower of Guns for its classic approach to firing from the hip and strafing through borderline bullet hell stages. The randomly generated rooms and enemies repeat themselves sooner than we'd like and the frame-rate goes to hell in the really busy rooms. There are some tasty guns to be found though and it's a lot of fun in small bursts.,2015-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0893765d6778737910,GamingBolt,Oliver VanDervoort,65,"Tower of Guns isn't a bad game and it certainly doesn't bill itself as anything more than what it is. A ""lunchbreak FPS""is indeed an apropos descriptor. Still, it doesn't bring enough new concepts to the table to really wow players.",2015-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0a93765d67787379ea,GameCrate,Robert Workman,75,"While Tower of Guns doesn't quite have the substance to be the Doom for this generation, it's still an effective throwback to a simpler time for shooters, and a game that fanatics of the genre shouldn't miss. Plus, it's challenging as heck, and some of the weapons featured in the game are a blast to use. Gotta love that shotgun glove…",2015-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0793765d67787378a3,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,75,"A shamelessly hardcore FPS, Tower of Guns places a premium on player skill over the linear, big-budget Hollywood narratives that we're used to.",2015-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0893765d6778737945,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"With infinite ammo guns that need no reloading, Tower of Guns is an immensely satisfying (albeit brief) gaming experience that is as engaging to play, as it is stunning to look at.",2015-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0693765d6778737872,ThisGenGaming,,50,While this game does have some of replay ability. It's more in the line of trying to beat your time than actually adding new material to the gameplay. For a price of 15 dollars this game does not have the depth that it needs to sustain a purchase. While this game does have a good concept the execution is lackluster and is a wasted opportunity on a new take on gaming.,2015-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0a93765d67787379db,USgamer,Jaz Rignall,70,"If you want to test your FPS skills, Tower of Guns throws down a tough and engaging challenge that's best enjoyed in short bursts.",2015-04-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0a93765d67787379de,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,70,"'Tower of Guns' is a decent game, but its price at launch is just a bit too ritzy for the amount of content it offers. There is fun to be had in its procedural levels, for those who enjoy the challenges of roguelikes and who like to be tested over and over.",2015-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0a93765d67787379d8,Game Informer,Ben Reeves,78,"You can power through a few rounds of Tower of Guns quickly, and the inventive enemies and non-stop action keep you coming back",2015-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0a93765d67787379f0,TrueAchievements,Michelle Balsan,70,"Tower of Guns comes across as a real labor of love from Joe Mirabello, who even went so far as to add a thank you to his special someone, Colleen, in the game. For me, it followed a pretty well defined bell curve - at the start of the game, I was pretty sure I didn't like it and wouldn't like it. Then, as I opened up more guns and began to actually understand the type of game I was playing - a roguelike FPS - I really began to enjoy it. Finally, as I eventually fully completed a run of the tower and got into my twentieth run or so, my interest began to wane. The Endless and Diceroll modes, as well as playing around with perks, will lengthen the game experience some, but by that point, you will have seen most of what it has to offer. The game looks good, plays completely fine, and is a solid package for what it is. More variety in terms of, well, everything, would have made it even more appealing. If you go into the game thinking of the typical roguelike, where you're bound to sink tons of hours into it in the hopes of getting that amazing loot drop, Tower of Guns will fall flat. If you want a well tuned, mindless FPS with roguelike elements, however, this game is a good one and is a lot of fun in short bursts.",2015-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0a93765d67787379c8,Game Rant,Boston Blake,70,"'Tower of Guns's randomized levels and enemies offers players a frenzied challenge, but ultimately fails to keep players engaged for longer than a few minutes at a time",2015-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0993765d6778737982,Hardcore Gamer,Jeremy Peeples,80,"Tower of Guns is a brilliantly-crafted game that is seemingly forged from the tears of the players who fall to its traps. Gunfire will come your way from every direction, while platforming perils send you to do your death thanks to massive fall damage totals.",2015-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0993765d677873796b,Pure Xbox,Ken Barnes,60,"There's no doubt that Tower of Guns will be a game that you either love or hate. An interesting take on the FPS genre, the game feels like a cross between a more traditional shooter and a gameshow. It lacks polish in places and desperately wants for more game modes or something to extend the amount of provided game time beyond beating your best score or run, but there's potential here that the developers could – and should - build on in the future.",2015-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0993765d677873795b,Eurogamer,Simon Parkin,75,"The arcade-like structure and mounting pile of perks and weapons gives Tower of Guns an irresistible, if brief, appeal. There's tremendous fun to be had questing up the tower, amassing buffs and improvements to both your character and their weaponry, and racing against the clock. But soon enough, the repetitious enemy and environment designs begin to tire, and the initial bullishness of the evolving guns feels a little conservative; nothing goes quite far enough. Tower of Guns fails to reach the heights it might have reached, then, but provides an enjoyable run all the same.",2015-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0b93765d6778737a36,GameGrin,James Furlong,90,"Overall, Tower Of Guns is a stunning example of how old-school design is still relevant and fun in today's industry.",2014-04-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0893765d67787378ff,Kill Screen,James Marion,65,"There is something so inherently alluring in the empowerment of the player and the collection of genuinely interesting mods that I didn't want to stop playing. Tower of Guns throws itself at the the player so furiously that, for all its flaws, it is an experience that makes the player feel good.",2014-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0a93765d67787379ed,New Game Network,David Will,73,"A thick, slightly-lumpy slurry of action funnelled directly into your mouth. It's a bit rough around the edges, but ultimately succeeds at what it sets out to do.",2014-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0793765d67787378d0,We Got This Covered,Chaz Neeler,80,"Tower of Guns won't keep you occupied for hours on end, but if you're a gamer looking for a quick fix of intense action you'll be hard pressed to find a better title.",2014-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0793765d6778737885,PC Invasion,Peter Parrish,70,"For a game packed with cold, mechanised artillery, this FPS-Roguelike mash-up has a surprising amount of warmth and humanity. Scale the Tower of Guns and you'll find some pick-up-and-replay charm.",2014-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0a93765d67787379f3,"TotalBiscuit, The Cynical Brit",John Bain,100,,2014-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0793765d67787378c2,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Adam Smith,0,"For all of its speed, channelled from FPS games of the distant past, Tower Of Guns encourages thoughtful play. Despite the randomisation of enemies, pick-ups and areas, every distinct element that can appear is a known quantity, and that means the risks and possibilities are always obvious. But no matter how much experience you have, if you can't think fast enough – and, no insult intended, you probably can't – you'll still struggle to survive.",2014-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 5d866e0893765d6778737928,Destructoid,Patrick Hancock,85,"Each new combination of guns and perks can create a brand new playstyle in order to keep things fresh. Tower of Guns is a beautiful marriage of two of my favorite genres, the first-person shooter and the roguelike. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get back to my run I paused to finish this review.",2014-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,6cdb320a799c49138349084e1b4aafe3 6059e85bcfbed43e46464ffa,Movies Games and Tech,Bryan Applegate,68,"In conclusion, City of Brass is a decent game IF you like first-person dungeon crawlers with no turn-based action. While I was enchanted in the beginning, after 5-10 hours, I was sadly disillusioned. This is one city that should’ve lost, like Atlantis kind-of lost.",2021-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3693765d677878f92e,Black Red Gaming,Benjamin Guthrie,50,"While there is something to be said about the game’s combat and Arabian setting, the frustrating amount of traps and repetitive gameplay makes City of Brass hard to play, and the lack of upgrades makes it hard to come back.",2019-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5e2ffc29280b1e048656c47e,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,75,"City of Brass takes us to a lost city in the desert, where our thief will have to explore 12 levels against the clock while fighting with a host of nightmare enemies and avoid many traps, to be able to seize the wonderful treasurers and riches that the City hides. The first person action of this roguelike with procedural generation levels, will offer us a high challenge, although perhaps it ends up being too strict and this makes the game can be repetitive and demoralizing if this style of play is not for us.",2019-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3593765d677878f91b,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,60,"Despite its promises, City of Brass is an ideal game to buy on sale, where the fun will surely be measurable with your investment. It's a shame, but with the Switch building a stronger catalog every year, the competition is fierce and City of Brass doesn’t have what it takes to be a must buy game on Nintendo’s console.",2019-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3593765d677878f91e,Screen Rant,Leo Faierman,60,"City of Brass brings its mix of challenging roguelite gameplay and Persian fantasy to the Nintendo Switch, but control issues mar the experience.",2019-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5fa20924fce0972e4e5f9b53,The Nintendo Nomad,Christopher Furtado,80,Fun first-person action rogue-lite with fun mechanics,2019-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3593765d677878f929,Nintendo Enthusiast,David Giltinan,85,"Pick yourself back up, wipe off that sand, and crack that whip. You won’t regret it. ",2019-02-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3593765d677878f922,Switching Worlds,Hooshan Torabi,80,"City of Brass stands out for a roguelike. It's one of the first-person roguelikes with an underused visual theme that recognizable and feels more realistic than arcadey. The snap of the whip feels great and the opportunity it presents will vary from run to run. The different items, enemy variety and amount of traps will surely test you. It feels good and there's not much more to it than that. It's a roguelike meant for repeated plays until you unlock get it down with all the things to see and unlock. The gameplay might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it has its audience. For something that feels more weighted and isn't a shooter, City of Brass has you covered; not in sand.",2019-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3593765d677878f920,Cultured Vultures,Emil Gunnarsson,70,City of Brass is a fun and swashbuckling adventure that gets seriously hamstrung by its clumsy and sluggish controls. Recommended to any masochist out there who wants to get punished on the go and doesn't mind looking past some issues.,2019-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3593765d677878f913,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,90,"While some of its procedural generation can sometimes make for an unnecessarily challenging experience, City of Brass more than makes up for it with the sheer creativity you can have exploring its Arabian Nights-themed maps. With genii to imbue you with wacky powers and the ever-tantalising need to collect more gold (as well the option to compete with others via the leaderboards), Uppercut Games has produced one of the most entertaining roguelikes to swing onto Nintendo Switch. And you can throw ghost chickens. What more do you need?",2019-02-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3593765d677878f915,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,70,"Provided you keep expectations in check, City of Brass can be fun. The game is set up well for those starting out with roguelikes, and the various tweaks ensure that everyone has a chance to see the ending. For the hardcore, it can also be tweaked to be tougher, and that'll be necessary if you want any kind of challenge. This doesn't feel like a long-lasting experience, but the presence of leaderboards will be an incentive to those who might want to speed-run through the game. If you don't mind a few of the aforementioned flaws, then give this title a chance.",2018-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3593765d677878f918,Worth Playing,Fran Soto,65,"City of Brass brings some interesting features to the dungeon-crawling genre, but its overly generic style and atmosphere don't break any new ground. It's a game that can be picked up and put down easily, which would make it a good candidate for a Nintendo Switch port. City of Brass' qualities are unfortunately marred by its lack of personality and other technical blunders.",2018-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3593765d677878f92b,PowerUp!,Kizito Katawonga,45,"City of Brass could have been a truly fun game but falls short in its rogue-lite aspirations. The lack of engaging story, frustrating combat, uninspired levels and unsatisfying loot make this a chore.",2018-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3593765d677878f8f6,TrueAchievements,Kevin Tavore,30,"City of Brass looks like a beautiful epic straight out of the tales of the Arabian Nights. Instead, it's a dreadful slog designed to avoid everything that makes a roguelite game replayable and fun.",2018-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3393765d677878f804,Xbox Sector,Leigh Walker,71,"While repetitive in nature and presentation, City of Brass is still a fun, unique strategy-action game that provides plenty of key moments.",2018-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3593765d677878f8f9,Gaming Nexus,Eric Hauter,85,"City of Brass is the sort of game that certain gamers will treasure. It is a beautiful, well-polished first-person rogue-lite that will not hesitate to regularly reward diligent players with a quick and horrible death. City of Brass is not for the faint of heart, but for those that put in the time to hone their skills, the rewards of City of Brass are great (and I'm not talking about the in-game treasure). A visual treat, City of Brass never feels unfair, and learning to overcome its many challenges can be vastly satisfying.",2018-05-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3593765d677878f8fc,ZTGD,Ken McKown,70,"City of Brass has a great theme and aesthetic, but falls victim to the same issues most roguelikes have. I feel like a broken record every time I review one saying this would have been a better traditional game as opposed to a run-based one. Still, there are neat ideas and the theme of it is hard not to love.",2018-05-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3593765d677878f8ee,TheSixthAxis,Jason Coles,30,"With an awesome inspiration and some very cool ideas, it's an immense shame that City of Brass game ends up being as dull as it is. With lacklustre combat, enemy design, rooms and movement, City of Brass feels like a chore to play. With the smorgasbord of Rogue-lites to play these days, some of which are among the best games you can play, City of Brass is an easy pass.",2018-05-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3593765d677878f8eb,SECTOR.sk,Matúš Štrba,55,"Good-looking and accessible addition to rogue-lite genre, but with clumsy controls, repetitive gameplay and no sense of progress.",2018-05-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3593765d677878f902,Bazimag,Ehsan Nakhoda,63,"City of Brass is a very decent choice for those who want to try a new genre or get familiar with the Roguelike games. But due to some mechanical shortcomings and lackluster rewarding system, City of brass fails to offer a complete experience as seen in the greatest games of this genre.",2018-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3593765d677878f8e7,Use a Potion,,68,"City of Brass offers plenty of thrills with its Arabian Nights roguelike adventuring, but after beating it once it doesn’t offer much to keep you coming back for more. The genre typically lends itself well to repeated playthroughs and extended challenges, but after completing the game in a relatively short time there wasn’t much there to encourage me to keep playing – a lack of variety as far as gameplay is concerned doesn’t help the situation, either. It doesn’t make City of Brass a bad game nor does it make it one that’s not worth checking out, but players hoping to be whipping their way through malicious genies for hours on end might be left a little bit disappointed by the lack of depth on show.",2018-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3593765d677878f8f3,DualShockers,Tanner Pierce,70,"In short, City of Brass has a ton of cool concepts and most, if not all of them, pay off. While the pace of the game is certainly slower than I would like it to be, it's still a blast to play. And even though there are a few bugs in the game that did annoy me, the vast majority of the time I didn't experience any. For $24.99, players should pick up the game if they are looking for a challenge and unique experience. As stated before, I hope Uppercut decides to continue with this style in the future.",2018-05-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3493765d677878f8c3,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,60,"With City of Brass there's a feeling you're playing a home port of an arcade game, where short spurts of action, strategy, and fun doesn't translate to a sit-down to play for an extended length of time videogame. It looks fantastic but there's not a lot below the surface.",2018-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3493765d677878f8b2,IGN,Calum Marsh,40,"There's no doubt that City of Brass is meant to be punishing. But between its ungainly controls, its inability to stave off a sense of tedious repetition, and spirit-breaking lack of progression, it feels far less fair and more painful than its rogue-lite brethren. Its superficial use of the Arabian Nights folklore, combined with its monotonous design and reliance on exotic cliche, make it as uninteresting to experience as it is excruciating to endure.",2018-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3493765d677878f8aa,PS4Blog.net,,80,"City of Brass is a good looking and solid roguelite first-person adventure on PlayStation 4. While there isn't much story-telling or narrative in the game, other than the story setup you get during the tutorial from what is shared with you by the spirits of those who died exploring the cursed city, the game more than makes up for it with its gameplay mechanics in a very fun indie release from an experienced team.",2018-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3493765d677878f8cb,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,60,"There's promise to City of Brass that sadly doesn't quite come to fruition. For a roguelike, it commits the ultimate sin in having no compelling hook to keep going for multiple playthroughs. It throws up some fresh and interesting ideas though, and that makes it worth at least a cursory look.",2018-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3493765d677878f8bd,Chalgyr's Game Room,Jedediah Hoy,85,"A Tasty Recipe For Rogue-lite Delight ...City of Brass - a first-person rogue-lite with a vivid Arabian Nights veneer - shows that if you have an enchanting art style, enemies that are a pleasure to duel and manipulate, and a combat system that's rhythmic and versatile yet simple to execute, procedural generation can become less like a vapid maze of eyesores and more like a tool that actually contributes degrees of surprise and suspense.",2018-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3493765d677878f8c5,Game News Plus,Emine Ozturk,74,The game is truly cursed in a charming way and offers a highly enjoyable gameplay for the ones who enjoy roguelike games.,2018-05-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3493765d677878f8c0,Game Informer,Javy Gwaltney,78,"A gorgeous and unique setting, engaging environmental puzzles, and plentiful accessibility options result in a strong, enjoyable roguelite adventure",2018-05-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3493765d677878f850,ThisGenGaming,Jordan Phipps,65,I can't help but feel disappointed in City of Brass.,2018-05-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3493765d677878f8ce,Video Chums,Alex Legard,80,"In the end, making it through the City of Brass is much more enjoyable and gratifying than it is frustrating.",2018-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3493765d677878f86c,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,65,"All that said, there's a fun and entertaining game here. Despite its problems, I walked the scorching sands again and again until I reached the center of the city and completed the game (yes, I did end up using some blessings and portals to do it). City of Brass is a really fun first-person roguelike, but the die-rinse-repeat formula wears thin far more quickly than it should. There's simply not much more to do or see once you've played for a few hours or reached the end. Combat remains largely the same simple fare throughout, apart from intense boss encounters that account for a comparatively small portion of the game. Upgrades earned over time and different ability setups through the genies offer the promise of varied gameplay, but City of Brass does little to entice the repetitive play that the genie's curse asks of you.",2018-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3493765d677878f869,Spaziogames,Domenico Musicò,75,"Using the scimitar and the versatile whip, roaming through the levels with free gameplay approach and play everytime different levels is a real pleasure. With an elaborated story and a higher budget, City of Brass could've been a even better game.",2018-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3493765d677878f85b,Oyungezer Online,Utku Çakır,70,Well executed rogue-like elements and the art style works to a certain extent but City of Brass feels like a game that needs a deep discount before diving in.,2018-05-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3493765d677878f853,Gamefa,Mehdi Rahimi,70,"City of brass is a Rouge-like َgame with some pretty exciting aspects that promise a good and fun game, but does it deliver that promise? City of brass has very fun gamepley elements and you can use a whip and multiple weapons with different attributes and bonuses in combat, solving environment puzzles or interacting with traps and Enemies that made so many choices for us to progress in the game. Also, City of brass is a gorgeous looking game with good details and unique art style. So the answer to the question is “YES”. Although the game suffers from problems like the mostly lack of music, some graphical pup-ups and technical issues that could hurt your experience of the game. Anyway, we must say that City of brass is a beautiful game that absolutely worth your time.",2018-05-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3393765d677878f848,Gameplanet,Alan Bell,80,"City of Brass is a fairly standard rogue-lite that distinguishes itself with its setting, visual stylings, and fun-as-hell whip.",2018-05-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3393765d677878f83f,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,100,This game is a strong contender for my favourite game in 2018 to date.,2018-05-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3393765d677878f81e,Metro GameCentral,,60,"A novel setting and concept can't hide the game's technical limitations, but this is still an entertaining first person roguelike that does try to do things differently.",2018-05-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3593765d677878f910,PSX Extreme,Ryan Hartmann,90,"City of Brass is a beautiful, highly-polished and mostly successful attempt at turning the genre on its head by making it more accessible to everyone, from rogue-lite veterans to first time players. With a unique and intuitive new combat style and some innovative takes on genre conventions, you'll find plenty to like about City of Brass no matter what your skill level.",2018-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 5d867c3593765d677878f8ff,The Loot Gaming,Adam Llewellyn,80,"City of Brass is an amazing rogue like title. It really captures the spirit of the genre and understands what the strengths and weaknesses of this style of game are. It addresses these superbly by allowing players to customize their experience. The gameplay is fun but does start to feel repetitive after extended periods of play, considering the price of the title though, the hours of fun you’ll get well outweighs the eventual grating. If you are in anyway interested in rogue like titles like The Binding of Isaac, City of Brass shines as brightly as the best of them.",2018-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,ac2f9bdeb022454aab1ff77b59b2f3ed 61b1f4a8d57242701f43910b,Generación Xbox,,77,"Surviving the Aftermath is a building and management game with some RPG elements that work with more or less success, but that together create a really fun game,and above all, addictive; And as I said before, you know when you start playing but not when you finish. There are certain elements such as graphics and combat that could be much better, but that are compensated by a very addictive gameplay,a huge variety of constructions available and an extensive tree of technologies to investigate.",2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,b9fc967981994ee2a546152e62634076 61b12fead57242701f438baa,TheSixthAxis,Adrian Burrows,70,"There's a lot to like about Surviving the Aftermath and I became genuinely invested in the continued existence of my survivors, fighting and struggling with all I had to get them through the many hardships of living in a post-apocalyptic world. It's unfortunate that I was constantly forced to return to exploring the turn based world map, rather than having fun building stuff. Also, if you do decide to pick up Surviving the Aftermath, it's probably best to go for the PC version to avoid the contradictory brain-melting console controls.",2021-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,b9fc967981994ee2a546152e62634076 61ad6bbd92756855bc4ebf47,NaviGames,Lucía Sáez,75,"Surviving the Aftermath is a real-time strategy title. We will have to develop a new civilization from scratch, fighting against enemies and natural catastrophes such as radioactive fallout while fighting for our survival.",2021-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,b9fc967981994ee2a546152e62634076 61a38e743fb602e787fa6cfd,GamingBolt,Shubhankar Parijat,70,"Surviving the Aftermath doesn't utilize its dire post-apocalyptic setting as well as it could have, but those looking for an addictive, mechanically dense city builder/management sim will find a lot of enjoyment here.",2021-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,b9fc967981994ee2a546152e62634076 619d1ef5db37a4aea4394450,33bits,Erika Gonzalvez Nestares,75,Surviving the Aftermath is a survival game where the management of both personal and material resources is crucial to be able to run the colony in a prosperous way. It is important to keep in mind any event that occurs in order to guarantee the safety of our inhabitants.,2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,b9fc967981994ee2a546152e62634076 61a393bb3fb602e787fa6d11,Screen Rant,Jamie Russo,60,"In Surviving the Aftermath, players need to build a sustainable colony similar to Endzone: A World Apart. The storyline gives players a goal to work towards as they explore the world map and enhance their colony. Aside from the ineffective tutorial and tips section of the game, players can expect a fun city-building survival experience. At its core, Surviving the Aftermath is a high-stakes building game where the biggest challenge is making the right decisions in order to stay alive in a dangerous, apocalyptic world.",2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,b9fc967981994ee2a546152e62634076 5fa8f7ae038871749d414386,Gaming Nexus,Nathan Carter,70,"No Straight Roads has fantastic visuals, a phenomenal soundtrack, and lovable characters. It's a shame that the rest of the game doesn't hold up as well but I didn't regret my time with the game and will be replaying the boss fights many more times thanks to the fantastic music.",2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f95dd0afce0972e4e5f89c1,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,70,"No Straight Roads often has a frustrating difficulty that stems more from developer choices and less from player skill, making for flawed fun. This rhythm brawler is best played as an in-sync duo or trio. But a slicker, more stylish toe-tapping passion product, you're not likely to find. I hope to see more of Bunk Bed Junction.",2020-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f9d635ffce0972e4e5f958e,oprainfall,Leah McDonald,90,"In the roughly 15 hours I spent with No Straight Roads, I got to experience a fun ride with a lot of things to say about the music industry, fan entitlement, the ways artists deal with both the positive and negative aspects of fame and creativity, and the messiness of trying to fix a broken system. In their quest to overthrow NSR and bring back rock, Mayday and Zuke also trod on those who genuinely enjoyed the EDM they were hearing, and were on their way to instating rock as the law of the land. Would that make them better than NSR, or just as bad? How much room do we allow for differing voices? When does one voice become so overwhelmingly strong – either through popularity, force, or a combination – that it silences others? And how do artists deal with balancing their personal creative wants with appeasing those who love their creations? When do the fans dictate the creativity rather than the artist? NSR has something to say about each of these – some more coherently than others – and even if I don’t agree with its conclusions in all cases, it sure made a for a fun argument along the way.",2020-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f724e87cc71e361680c8c09,Console Creatures,Luke Williams,80,"No Straight Roads is unquestionably original, full of heart and voice — even if that voice is somewhat disjointed at times — and yet, it still misses the beat in some sections.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f6c12f4cc71e361680c81ee,Player2.net.au,,67,"No Straight Roads doesn't nail everything it attempts; its combat doesn't hold up against other musically-inspired games in recent years. However, this rock odyssey's bold and vibrant visual aesthetic in addition to a brilliantly dynamic soundtrack will make you want to stick it to the man.",2020-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f6b4393106ace7c55e8c532,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,50,"Metronomik's first tour reveals the heart of an ambitious, stylish band that's consistently playing out of tune.",2020-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f6888380ce70c230df04a27,GameGrin,Danielle Winter,40,"No Straight Roads is a videogame first and foremost; and by videogame standards, this was a poor effort for such wasted potential.",2020-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f64c0465ac19625d336c1a8,Impulsegamer,Abdul Saad,68,"No Straight Roads succeeds in blending its unique art style and wonderful soundtrack with its gameplay mechanics. However, those same mechanics often face annoying issues that can hinder the flow of combat. When it comes down to it, though, the game is still an enjoyable experience to play through, especially for fans of pretty art styles, rock, and EDM.",2020-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f6400b75ac19625d336c0db,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,75,"No Straight Roads‘ premise is fantastic. I loved its setting, its soundtrack, and I really enjoyed its cast of characters, despite how freakishly weird Mayday looks. A game all about saving the world with the power of rock should be an easy win for me. If it wasn’t for its clunky combat and controls, as well as its tendency to bite way more than it can actually chew, No Straight Roads would have been one of the best surprises of the year.",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5fdd69a58add7352830ff0ab,Geeks Under Grace,,90,"No Straight Roads respects your time, and is worthy of your collection.",2020-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f6cfed1cc71e361680c83f4,Geek Culture,Marion Frayna,60,"No Straight Roads is one of those games that struggles to strike a balance between style and substance. While it does dazzle on the occasion with its thumping soundtrack, it is also rife with cringe-worthy voice acting. Similarly, while its story concept is really interesting, its quality is marred with sub-par dialogue writing. That said, one can’t decry Metronomik’s efforts at making something unique with this title.",2020-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f5ddc03f7c1f130627f63b3,PSX Brasil,Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho,85,"No Straight Roads is a unique, captivating and fun game. The soundtrack is absurdly good. The battles are creative and the characters overflow with charisma. However, it is relatively short, but challenging to finish it completely. If the platform parts before each boss were better, we would have a title that would easily compete for several awards.",2020-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f5caa2ef7c1f130627f62a7,GameBlast,Matheus Senna de Oliveira,80,"No Straight Roads it has charming visuals, incredible soundtrack, good game mechanics and interesting challenges that make up this great game. Even if the show has certain problems and inconsistencies, the experience is highly recommended for fans of good music and a lot of hack and slash action.",2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f597f5cf7c1f130627f5d1e,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,No Straight Roads is one of my favourite indies of the year and it made me have renewed faith in game developers' sense of creativity.,2020-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f567146f7c1f130627f553e,New Game Network,Dylan Blereau,59,"No Straight Roads has an interesting premise and a fun story to tell, but unremarkable combat and open world exploration result in an overall mediocre experience.",2020-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f526878f7c1f130627f4dcc,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson,70,"In some ways, No Straight Roads felt like the second coming of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. It had all the right ingredients to be the perfect blend of rhythm and action into one phenomenal package. And while it does plenty right, it’s a little too off-key where it counts. Some fine-tuning on the combat would certainly help sync the boss battles with the aesthetics and exploration aspects, as that mechanic carries way too much weight to ignore. Still, I can’t lie — I’ve absolutely fallen in love with No Straight Roads for what it does offer, which is an explosively intense experience that will punch your teeth right out of your face.",2020-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f690abc163bfd60e442f568,Gamerweb.pl,Konrad Noga,70,"Graphical glitches, empty open-world and tedious corridors full of annoying enemies. If you can get through all this, No Straight Roads will offer you an incredibly addictive gameplay mixing a slasher with a rhythm game. Great music, fantastic boss battles, and surprisingly deep plot. This is what you will remember about this game in the future.",2020-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f512345f7c1f130627f4af2,BaziCenter,,80,"No Straight Roads evolves greatly around music, and every other element of the game works in a way to support it. If you are the type of guy who turns the music on and forgets about the world around them, then No Straight Roads is for you.",2020-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f5dbd15f7c1f130627f63a8,Pixel Arts,Ashkan Alikhani,60,"No Straight Roads is one of the most well-seen standalone games of the year, but the potential for this title is definitely higher than the final product, and the creators were able to create a memorable rhythmic adventure title by better implementing their ideas and more accurate campaign design.",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f51774ef7c1f130627f4bd0,Gamefa,Aria Moghadam,70,"No Straight Roads is quite unique in what it's doing. The narrative and the writing are really interesting and the art style and character design are memorable. There are a lots of good ideas here and there and though half of them are not executed properly, the other half absolutely worth your time.",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f4fcc5cf7c1f130627f4738,Noisy Pixel,Azario Lopez,65,"No Straight Roads is such a good game in concept, but the mechanics hold this gorgeous adventure from being something great. The world feels empty, and the level designs become a repetitive mess. However, if you can look past that, then you are rewarded with some stand-out character writing and fantastic animation work. Call me when No Straight Roads gets its own Netflix series.",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f4fb2baf7c1f130627f46db,The Digital Fix,Seb Hawden,70,"Bright, colourful and completely insane. No Straight Roads is like nothing I have played in recent memory and I enjoyed my time with it. It may be a bit much for some and at times it has a few performance issues but overall if you are into weird games, brawlers or rhythm games, give it a shot you might like it. Let's rock!",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f4faa4ff7c1f130627f46d2,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,50,"There’s a lot to like about No Straight Roads, there really is. But ultimately, its gameplay is disappointing.",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f4e66c9f7c1f130627f43e4,LadiesGamers.com,Glenn Shiraishi,100,"I am going to be 100% honest here as a gamer and a music lover. I have absolutely fallen in love with No Straight Roads. The sheer diversity of style and inspiration and even the music at play here and the experimental mix of rhythm and action works out in it’s favor as it may help out with learning people how to time parries and dodges. Also the Switch version running at 60FPS is something I really praise. I am 100% recommending this to people who enjoy stylish indie games and music be it Rock, Rap or one of the various EDM genres the game has on offer.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f5fb04af7c1f130627f66b5,XboxEra,Genghis Husameddin,80,"No Straight Roads was really fun to play, for me and my friend. Metronomik’s first game, in my eyes, is a hit that blends so many unique and weird styles. I never felt bored playing this game and I think you won’t be either. Hopefully, if No Straight Roads is successful, we’ll see more titles not just from Metronomik but from other developers in parts of Eurasia not known for gaming.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f4fc403f7c1f130627f471f,NaviGames,Pilar Waldorf,85,No Straight Roads is a wild story with very charismatic characters that shines on the boss battles. Be wary of the difficulty!,2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f4d414162b431526f8e3390,GameSkinny,Thomas Wilde,70,"You really need to play No Straight Roads. While the isn't amazing, the presentation is, and it's flawed in some truly interesting ways.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f4cfbf962b431526f8e3200,GamingBolt,Shubhankar Parijat,70,"No Straight Roads looks great, sounds great, and has great characters- but it has major gameplay issues that bring down the whole experience.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f4cf6d762b431526f8e31c2,Hardcore Gamer,Jason Bohn,60,"For such a short game with so many issues, it seems crazy to recommend No Straight Roads. The story is overly drawn out, almost feeling like it was intended for a longer game, the levels are to be endured and the underlying systems meant to bring depth are just kind of there, staring at you, begging you to yell ""Freebird"" so it can go on a long tirade about jerks in the audience.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f4bd40e62b431526f8e3115,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,70,You never lose sight of No Straight Roads's thematic intent during its big show-stopping numbers.,2020-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f4bb14862b431526f8e3102,GamingTrend,David Flynn,80,"No Straight Roads is a rockin' good time with a friend, but beware of the many glitches, bad camera, and attacks not syncing up with the music.",2020-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f4ad54362b431526f8e30be,NintendoWorldReport,Joe Devader,75,"Its soundtrack is potentially one of my favorites of the year, the writing is genuinely funny, and the character and boss designs are honestly top notch, but this is unfortunately not enough to counteract the many problems I have with how the gameplay itself pans out. There is a diamond trapped within this rock, and I truly hope the team at Metronomilk is able to polish it to the full potential that is so clearly there. For now, though, its problems are too hard for me to ignore and make what could be a great game into a game that's just alright.",2020-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f4a0fe962b431526f8e2fdf,IGN Italy,Damaso Scibetta,68,"The musical dystopia of No Straight Roads is the way Metronomik uses to face the authoritarianisms as a whole. Themed bossfights and beautiful art style create a potentially explosive recipe, but the monotony of the enemies' attacks and the low quality of the platforming negatively affect the experience.",2020-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f49532662b431526f8e2ee9,Handsome Phantom,Brian Stewart,85,EDM still kind of sucks (no offense) but NO STRAIGHT ROADS convinced me that it has its place even for a devil-horn-throwing rock girl like me.,2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f4915d962b431526f8e2e6f,TechRaptor,Jackson Wery,80,"No Straight Roads is a music-based boss rush basher with a fun cast and great soundtrack. Despite a few control issues and a rather small base game, there's obviously a lot of heart present.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f48e23662b431526f8e2dbe,Just Push Start,,83,"Despite being a relatively simple game, No Straight Roads has more than enough charm to stand out. Mayday and Zuke are a cute pair that made me smile on more than one occasion. The soundtrack is also really good, one that prompted me to move away from my usual sound system in favor of some nice headphones. Its unfortunate combat isn't overly deep but everything else comes together so well it's easy to overlook that.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f4890a062b431526f8e2d3c,Gamer Escape,Grant Dotter,80,"No Straight Roads is an excellent experience that I encourage any lover of both music and gaming to have a look at. It’s not flawless, but it’s a darned good time.",2020-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f487d4a62b431526f8e2d0d,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,70,"In a war between the expanding EDM genre and the dwindling rock music industry, No Straight Roads tells a dystopian revolution story set in the futuristic and appropriately named, vinyl city. No Straight Roads presents itself charmingly while hooking me on its story and characters, I just wish its gameplay could consistently do the same.",2020-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f47cfc962b431526f8e2be5,DualShockers,Mehrdad Khayyat,80,No Straight Roads brings you nearly 6 hours of non-stop fun and rock with some moral advice on respecting every music taste.,2020-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 5f471e0362b431526f8e2a9d,Bazimag,Sina Golab Zade,78,"No Straight Roads reminds us that we may not like some of the other voices around us but silencing them actually makes us weaker, not stronger and it would be better for any society to let everyone play their own tunes. These ideas are presented in a one of a kind audio and visual package but the simplicity of gameplay stops this title to become a truly great achievement all-around.",2020-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,097a407e8d1f4ab3af6026928a794b8d 615efa2e9e65de2d02a178ec,VGamingNews,Andrew O'Donnell,60,"Worms Rumble is a fun time for anyone familiar with fast paced action shooters. It’s a shallow experience but it’s aiming to be fun, not to tell a story and it does a pretty good job with it. Although not a first person shooter or a true battle royale game, there are plenty of notes here for fans of those genres to enjoy, and it might scratch a part of your brain that’s been missing the flow state of a simple arena shooter. Worth a try if nothing else.",2021-08-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 6105319b2ebe5eae4098e2ca,Pure Nintendo,Morgan Truder,60,"Worms Rumble can be an enjoyable ride, and it is certainly a bold, fresh take on the franchise. However, it is ultimately a step in the wrong direction. Worms Rumble fails to capture the essence of previous games, and adopting this style of gameplay causes it to grow stale quickly.",2021-07-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 60e354df907da6e46337be6e,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,60,"It just isn’t as fun as any of its turn-based counterparts. In a sea of multiplayer shooters with way more content out there, some of them not requiring an upfront payment in order to access them, this game just doesn’t have what it takes in order to stand out.",2021-07-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 60df01f13efaa6c2fb0bf40f,Nintendo Blast,Marcos Ramon,60,"Worms Rumble is credited with bringing a new perspective to this beloved franchise. However, the gains from the inclusion of multiplayer modes with real-time action neutralize the charms of Worms: we don't have the humor, brutal destruction and tension of turn-based combat titles. Despite this, it is a game made with quality and attention to detail. Fans of classic style will certainly have a harder time digesting the changes, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't give it a try. After all, the constant updates and the inclusion of new modes show that Team17 is involved with the evolution and improvement of the title, which can become more and more polished and interesting.",2021-07-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 60db4f8ae7f7c599c8f2d2ff,Generación Xbox,Alejandro Serrador,80,"Giving a drastic twist to the franchise, Worms Rumble offers us a concept that may not please the most staunch players who have been there since the beginning of it, but that gives a breath of fresh air to the playable section and that maintains many of the characteristics that made these worms famous. By singing goodbye to turn-based strategy, Team17's work adapts to the new times through an experience that offers action-based encounters and can only fall short due to the few game modes it treasures. Although, that's something that only time will tell.",2021-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 60db1ad8c39fc6608bcd768c,Nintendo Life,Oliver Reynolds,50,"Worms Rumble is a reasonably fun game in its own right; the battles feel fast, the weapons pack a decent punch, and the addition of zip wires make traversal a blast. The problem is that in transitioning to a multiplayer-focused battle royale style game, much of what made Worms so iconic in the past is now gone, with far fewer weapons and absolutely no destructible environments. Add to this a rather limited selection of levels, and you've got an experience that may well be fun for a short while, but certainly won't keep you engaged for the long haul.",2021-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 60ee7115eacb46b5712aae6a,TheGamer,,80,"Technical limitations aside, Worms Rumble on Nintendo Switch is a solid addition to the eShop, which is surprisingly sparse in its collection of Worms titles – Worms W.M.D. being the only other title available digitally right now. The better Worms Rumble experience can be found on other platforms, but the Switch version is good enough for wherever you have just a few minutes to play or while traveling.",2021-06-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 60d39a3bbdb8dc25513892bb,Xbox Achievements,Richard Walker,60,"Credit where credit is due to Team17 for trying something different. While not necessarily a roaring success nor an abject failure, Worms Rumble guarantees enjoyment in the short-term, but its long-term prospects don't seem as promising. After a few hours, Worms Rumble does prove a bit wearisome and may not worm its way into your affections.",2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 6059f6aecfbed43e464650b4,Movies Games and Tech,Wil Raterman,60,"I wouldn’t dive into Worms Rumble looking for the original nuts and bolts if you’re an older player. I can easily picture that scenario since there are already a plethora of Worms titles and remasters on Steam. But if you seek a 2D Run N’ Gun multiplayer experience, you’ll have some fun. This game will stay relevant as long as there are enough players online to carry the torch. Without them, I can easily see it fall into obscurity.",2021-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5ffb78250f8974118c937fae,Rapid Reviews UK,Chloe Osborn,60,"The Worms series has been around since 1995, so I’d be surprised if any gaming fan hadn’t heard of those angry anthropomorphic fellows! To sum it up, the series largely revolves around turn-based artillery tactics. Often having to be the last one standing, you use whacky weapons to deplete your opponents’ health. Sheep, Holy Hand Grenades, and more, Worms boasts slapstick humour. It has gone through character design changes, 2D to 3D, and even a mini-golf spin-off!",2021-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5ff6a4c30f8974118c937de9,GameGrin,Alana Dunitz,60,"Worms Rumble is a hectic, and chaotic real-time run-and-gun style game featuring the characters you love from the franchise. If you are looking for a game that feels like it's strategic ancestors with a lot of humour, this is not the game for you.",2021-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 60abf99657ed0e0490ae2a46,INDIANTVCZ,Petr Duppal,70,There's not much to say about Worms: Rumble. It is a kind of beautiful canapé that will outrage avid fans and will definitely please others. You will laugh with your friends and here and there you will swear at places with breakneck control. But that's enough for a beautiful 7 points out of 10.,2021-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5fd9f499038871749d418f29,SECTOR.sk,Adam Holp,80,"Legendary Worms are back - this time with realtime combat! It is acceptable new challenge, but there are not enough maps and game modes.",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5fd95872038871749d418ed5,PlayStation LifeStyle,Paulmichael Contreras,80,"Worms Rumble is a fun twist on the tried-and-true Worms format. While it can be purchased standalone for $14.99, considering the online nature of its matches, most players will be better off subscribing to PlayStation Plus and adding it to their library via the free download being offered this month. Regardless, Worms Rumble is worth playing for a few rounds, and then a couple more, and so on until suddenly it's 2 AM and you really should be asleep as you have work in a few hours but just one more game couldn't hurt since you're so close to unlocking that next skin anyway… While destructible terrain may no longer be a feature, the interactivity of the sprawling maps makes up for it. Worms Rumble is easy to play but difficult to master, and worth your time whether you're a fan of the series or enjoy fast-paced competitive games that test your reflexes and quick thinking.",2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5fd883dc038871749d418d61,The Games Machine,,75,"It's not Worms. With that out of the way, let's talk about what it actually is: an easy-to-get-into Battle Royale with fast matches, fun and quite casual as there isn't that much to do in the way of unlocking stuff: you'll just play, and play, play. This could be an issue in the long run: for how long will Worms Rumble be able to keep its players entertained? But do we really need to have an answer right now, or should we still be able to play just for fun, without worrying about seasons, events, tournaments we'll never take part and prizes we'll never win?",2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5fd4fa86038871749d418a58,DualShockers,,60,Worms Rumble comes just in time to celebrate the franchise's 25th anniversary with a fun and chaotic albeit very bare-bones entry.,2020-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5fd3a3de038871749d4188fc,GameSkinny,Jason D'Aprile,70,Worms Rumble takes the long-running turn-based series into the world of real-time online action for the first time.,2020-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 6259f1d4008489e208d82da3,ComicBook.com,John Newby,60,"Worms Rumble is fairly limited out of the gate given the small number of maps that tend to repeat with irritating frequency. However, the gameplay itself is an entertaining twist on a classic formula and still features the signature Worms touches. It remains to be seen whether the promise of new maps, seasonal modes, and outfits is enough to keep players engaged for long stretches of time.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 60ee70a2eacb46b5712aae64,PlayStation Universe,,70,"Worms Rumble excels similarly on PS4 as it does on PS5. The differences in performance are noticeable but not significant. Matchmaking works just as quick on both console versions of the game, so you'll always find it easy to scratch that itch for one more round no matter where you play. The PS4 version is another good addition to the already stellar library of the console, and although there isn't much content at launch, Worms Rumble is a worthwhile investment with future promise.",2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5fcf7805038871749d418289,Spaziogames,Nicolò Bicego,70,"Worms Rumble is an interesting try to renew Worms with a bit of hybridation from battle royales, but it lacks depths and, if the game will not be appropriately supported in the future, it may leave a bitter taste both for Worms' and for battle royale' lovers alike.",2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5fce6dcd038871749d4180ca,Destructoid,Chris Carter,65,"This review is on the short side because there isn't a whole lot to Worms Rumble as is. You queue up for your mode of choice (which will probably be battle royale solo queue more often than not), you try your best to rank, unlock a few cosmetics you may or may not use; then repeat. Like the hundreds of games on the market like it, it can be a joy to play, but you'll likely want to wash it out with something else later that afternoon.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5fce509f038871749d417fb9,Screen Rant,Zackerie Fairfax,80,"Worms Rumble may not be the same Worms fans have come to know and love, but it is still a wacky action-packed game that everyone can enjoy.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5fce24c6038871749d417f06,TheSixthAxis,Gareth Chadwick,70,"Although purists may balk at Worms Rumble, I found Team17's reinvention to be a welcome change in direction for the series. Real-time action wrapped around the battle royale genre works a treat here when combined with the zany, explosive world of Worms, but in order to become a multiple mainstay it needs more depth both in terms of strategy and player progression.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5fce1000038871749d417ef6,PlayStation Universe,Dan Twohig,75,"Worms Rumble proves that worms don't need to take turns to sentence one another to a sheepy death. Not only that, but Worms Rumble succeeds in giving us an accessibly fun shooter with a decent amount of nuance for the competitive to wrestle with. The real-time combat and traversal work very well, and with speedy matchmaking, you'll always be up for one more game. The levels are well designed for a fun experience, although we would hope for more options in the future.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 60ee70eceacb46b5712aae68,Everyeye.it,Giuseppe Carrabba,78,"Net of a not exactly impressive content offer, Worms Rumble is a very enjoyable iteration of the series and has not forgotten that strategic component that has always characterized the crazy battles between annelids.",2020-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5fcd6f20038871749d417e42,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,75,"Worms Rumble is a solid adjustment to the series, being familiar while also tipping the scales towards a battle royale in a fine way.",2020-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5ff0f4f90f8974118c937ae1,Echo Boomer,David Fialho,75,"Once some sort of turn-based strategy game, Worms Rumble embraces the current trend of action, movement and last-man standing of a battle-royale with the same kind of progression and loop mechanics.",2020-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5fd567c1038871749d418aa2,Checkpoint Gaming,Tom Quirk,70,"It is kind of a tough sell to hardcore Worms fans, but it ultimately works quite well. Worms Rumble is a more fast-paced variety of Battle Royale, with a Deathmatch mode thrown in for those who want a more conventional multiplayer experience. The experience is quite a lot of fun, at least for a few hours until the repetition sets in.",2020-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5fcbfcfd038871749d417cfc,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,40,"A distinct lack of game modes, no means of playing offline, and even the inability to make a private game with friends overshadows all of Rumble's innovations. Faster paced gameplay centred around a single worm is a breath of fresh air - and implemented quite well - but it's held back by a stripping away of Worms' most identifiable qualities: turn-based gameplay that emphasised strategy, destructible environments that continually redefined stages, and a never-ending stream of charm that kept matches as entertaining as they were engaging. Worms Rumble resembles its predecessors superficially, while failing to carve out a clear identity by recycling what little content there is in-game ad nauseum. Rumble will almost certainly be updated with new modes over time, but franchise veterans are bound to be disappointed and newcomers are better off waiting until then.",2020-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5fca76ca038871749d417ba1,Metro GameCentral,,70,A surprisingly successful reinvention of the Worms formula that turns the more slow-paced originals into an engagingly silly multiplayer free-for-all.,2020-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5fca7398038871749d417b9b,GamingBolt,Pramath,70,"Worms Rumble is an extremely imaginative and fun riff on multiplayer shooters, and manages to transition the classic franchise to an entirely new genre and format extremely well.",2020-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5fca3f5a038871749d417b5a,God is a Geek,Chris White,60,"Worms Rumble is fun at times, but with server issues and some weapons being overpowered, there are problems that need addressing or else people will fall off it too quickly.",2020-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5fc9ff7d038871749d417b26,Hobby Consolas,Daniel Quesada,77,"The ""mutation"" of the Worms essence to battle royale dynamics works surprisingly well. Rumble is a fast, attractive and, more importantly, fun experience. It needs to grow in content, though.",2020-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5fc9c281038871749d417a18,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,65,"I am enjoying my time with Worms Rumble, but with Deathmatch being the only mode I find enjoyable to play, just three maps, only ten weapons and a slow levelling and unlock system, it feels slightly undercooked at launch.",2020-12-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 60ee70c7eacb46b5712aae66,TheGamer,Sam Watanuki,90,"In a word, Worms Rumble is great. It’s fun and as hilarious as ever, whether it be from an over-the-top-kill or the witty banter from the Worms themselves. I worry that the steep learning curve may turn some players off, but if you’re able to stick with it, you’ll have a ton of fun in the latest game from a longstanding franchise that keeps on delivering.",2020-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 5fc8db64038871749d4177ca,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,70,"Completing matches earns you XP, and as you level up your character and each weapon, you'll unlock more cosmetics. It's a very simple structure, but the game is fun and frantic enough to keep you hooked. With just 10 weapons and three maps, it feels a little barebones at launch, although this will undoubtedly be supported over time. What's here is a great start, and well worth checking out for some simple multiplayer mishaps.",2020-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,b283a8c54ea14a579598942f3c2b7f20 612231c46ffaa0ca0ef6cdd1,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,75,Review code provided by the publisher.,2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 61378a1cea2645107126df00,XGN.nl,Chris Boers,80,"If you haven't tried The Falconeer on the Xbox yet, there is now a good reason to do so with the Warbird edition. Especially now that the game will also be released on PlayStation and Switch on August 6. The Falconeer has been part of the Xbox Game Pass since February.",2021-08-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 610c33dd957b7bfbeb21380e,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,85,"The Falconeer: Warrior Edition is one of the best dogfight games I’ve ever played, it looks beautiful, plays brilliantly, sounds amazing, and contains a lot of interesting gameplay and story to keep you entertained. If you feel the combat or missions are getting a little repetitive, go exploring and seek out hidden ruins and settlements, then return to the main story when you’re ready to progress, there’s no pressure to stick to a linear path. Casually take your time, bond with your warbird and enhance your abilities, then help out another faction as you uncover more of the story – it’s one of the best indie games I’ve played this year.",2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 610c06a2957b7bfbeb21378d,God is a Geek,,90,"The Falconeer: Warrior Edition includes everything released so far, with stunning visuals on PS5 and even prettier visuals than before.",2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 610a89a0bbe373ec7b097301,Impulsegamer,,80,Overall Falconeer has plenty to offer the player whilst formalic in mission variety the overall beauty of the world should be enough to offer the player plenty of incentive to carry on.,2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 615efb299e65de2d02a178f2,VGamingNews,Joseph Whitfield,80,"The Falconeer does what similar games wish they could; presenting a huge open world that is full of wonders to discover with a story that doesn’t overstay its welcome. It has an easy going air about the proceedings and doesn’t pressure players to progress to the end of the game. In fact, taking the time to explore the world and discover the various storylines offered more value than the journey to the credits. It helps that getting sidetracked offers lovely unlockables so that when it comes time to take part in the main story, the giant bird is equipped to do so.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 610b5b1bbbe373ec7b0974b4,One More Game,Vincent Ternida,70,"The Falconeer suffers from a lopsided tug of war between creative elements and frustrating game mechanics. While I enjoyed the nuanced politics between the settlements especially as the game gets more difficult, the tedious side missions and radiant quests rob it of its sparkle. For every combat instance that you engage in, so many of them involve really frustrating delivery quests that can be easily failed and you have to repeat to progress.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 61080e59d331d5c7af43ea70,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,70,"The Falconeer: Warrior Edition presents the game by Tomas Sala that debuted last year on Xbox Series and PC, along with its two DLCs, the well-known The Hunter and the unreleased Edge Of The World. We will fight dog-face on the back of our war hawks while we are participants in a political plot full of betrayals. If the proposal calls us, and we are not afraid of some repetitiveness in the development of the missions, we will find a more than interesting game that is worth giving a try.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 6107fd46d331d5c7af43ea5f,Push Square,Stuart Gipp,70,"What The Falconeer offers is a remarkable open-world-ish experience, one that's all the more impressive given that it's (almost) entirely the work of one person. It's gorgeous to look at and polished as all-get-out, with a warmth and sense of familiarity to the proceedings that reminded us of the Bullfrog classic, Magic Carpet. It's a game that's very clearly cared about, a game whose systems intermingle cleverly, and one that doesn't give up its secrets easily in the slightest.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 6107fceed331d5c7af43ea5a,PSX Brasil,Bruno Henrique Vinhadel,65,Fun combat doesn't save The Falconeer: Warrior Edition from being a mediocre game. Problems with mission design and lack of exploration of its world create a game that only promises and fails to reach its potential.,2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 6107fce4d331d5c7af43ea57,NintendoWorldReport,John Rairdin,85,"Even as someone who plays a lot of games that are theoretically in the same genre as The Falconeer, I have to say that I've never played anything quite like it. On top of all of that the Switch version itself is among the best Switch ports we've ever seen. This is a rare instance of a game that feels perfect on the go but also looks great on a big screen TV. Yes, the core gameplay loop is fairly simple, but The Falconeer never really pretends to be anything other than what it is and it excels wildly at it. If you're a fan of aerial combat games and want to try something outside the usual realm of fighter jets and spaceships, I can strongly recommend trying out The Falconeer. While it may get repetitive for some, the core combat loop and lore filled world drew me in and I'll likely be returning for more very soon.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 6107edb0d331d5c7af43ea52,PlayStation Universe,David Carcasole,90,"The Falconeer: Warrior Edition is largely the same game that I already enjoyed when it first launched, but experiencing it on PS5 has made all the difference. The DualSense's features are well implemented, and the gameplay flows in such a way that you never want to put the controller down. Despite issues with the UI, and how certain aspects of the game work, you can just get around them, and can avoid them altogether once you've moved into the endgame.",2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 61d4e1be9e5c48c548d6a01b,The Click,Connor Dillon,70,I truly enjoyed my time creating this The Falconeer review but I couldn’t end it without further mentioning the art and overall world and environment from the oceans and what’s beneath them to what’s inbetween the stars created by Tomas Sala and finalized by the Wired Productions team.,2021-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 601a50e50f8974118c939e92,Gaming Nexus,Jon Krebs,74,"The Falconeer sets players in a gorgeous setting with a storyline that keeps you entertained and intrigued, but falls short on both the amount to do and in keeping the gameplay as interesting as the story.",2021-02-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 60192a540f8974118c939ce7,Enternity.gr,Christos Chatzisavvas,75,"In many ways, the game has something to offer, either big or small. Its most important features are its unique graphics, the rich world and exciting duels, as well as the ability to demonstrate what 120 fps look like.",2021-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 6108b77ed331d5c7af43ece0,PCMag,Gabriel Zamora,60,"The Falconeer blends aerial exploration with dogfighting, but doesn’t stick the landing. It delivers an interesting, but middling, action-fantasy experience that's filled with gorgeous sights and clunky combat.",2021-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5ff305a60f8974118c937b62,Movies Games and Tech,Sean McCarthy,80,"This naturally brings me back to the reality that this was made by just one person, Tomas Sala, who should be absolutely commended for what he has achieved with this game, for the beauty of it and its flaws. I am being more forgiving for the fact this is an indie game and the work of just one person because the size and scope of The Falconeer is truly remarkable but it does have issues but despite them, for the low price of the game right now, for the beauty of the world which is impressive alone to experience on your new Xbox Series S or X then this is not a bad way to kick off 2021 especially as it just received its first DLC content which is FREE to all owners of game with “The Kraken”. One thing is for sure, I would make a point of remembering the name Tomas Sala because I sense we will be seeing far more from him in the years to come and if given a larger team and budget, I am very excited to see what games he works on next.",2021-01-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fe64c6f8add7352830ff60c,RPG Fan,Abraham Kobylanski,75,"The Falconeer absolutely has its high points, and all of the elements of a great game are there. It’s just disappointing that they don’t gel enough to be wholly satisfying. Visually, the game is stunning, without caveat. The combat can be exhilarating … at its best. The story can be interesting, even fascinating … sometimes. The game’s heights are extreme, but so are its lulls.",2020-12-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fe2dae28add7352830ff496,VGN,Nicola Del Giudice,80,"Despite being a one-person game, The Falconeer outperforms many other, more famous titles in some ways thanks mainly to an interesting narrative component that puts the game world at the center, rather than a single character. There are some ities in terms of inventory management and three-dimensional movement, but this does not seriously penalise an experience that should be experienced as soon as possible.",2020-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fdc486a8add7352830fef6c,GameGrin,Jamie Davies,80,"The Falconeer absolutely excels in story and presentation. Sure, its aerial combat gameplay might lack impact or variety, but with such an interesting and visually stunning world, it's easy to overlook such shortcomings.",2020-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fd8517c038871749d418d50,WayTooManyGames,Jordan Hawes,65,"There is an enjoyable aerial combat game here with a unique story and setting, but the grind and monotonous mission structures hamper it.",2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fd6a5a1038871749d418b3a,Impulsegamer,James Wright (Impulsegamer),70,"The Falconeer succeeds in its exploration which is wonderful, however its repetition and frustrating combat mechanics creates a whole new challenge for the gamer. Lastly, this new world will take most gamers around 10 to 12 hours to successfully complete and its creator Tomasa Sala should be commended on creating a brand new and engaging world with its own rich culture and dynamics. Interestingly to say the least!",2020-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fd1e7b3038871749d418669,Worth Playing,Chris Barnes,70,"The Falconeer's simplistic but captivating visuals are representative of the game as a whole. There's a simplicity to its gameplay and narrative, but there's something intriguing about the lore. The game doesn't stick the landing on its unique concepts, though. Clocking in at around 10 hours, the four chapters feel like the start of something really special - before the game abruptly ends. The first two chapters offer little in the way of diversity, and just as you come to grips with the game mechanics and start finding some engaging environments in the final hours, it ends. I wanted to learn more about the game world. I wanted to get in more exhilarating battles now that my falcon was competent enough to fly around without draining its energy meter, but the game wraps up just as I started getting into it. With a distinct art style, gorgeous animations, and intriguing lore, there's enough in The Falconeer to justify a playthrough, but most of its enjoyment doesn't shine through until the last couple of hours.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fd14921038871749d4185b9,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,65,Bumpy design turbulence blunts The Falconeer's ambition.,2020-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fceb9dd038871749d418132,SomHráč.sk,Vojtech Florko,75,"The Falconeer is a fairly original title, fitting to accompany the Xbox Series X launch. Despite some bizarre design decisions, the atmospheric setting and beautiful visuals are worth experiencing.",2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fd29831038871749d418745,GotGame,David Poole,65,"Ultimately, The Falconeer is an interesting use of a few hours. The gameplay is mostly strong thanks to the engaging combat, albeit a challenging and frustrating experience. It’s just unfortunate that the game is full of repetitive tasks that suck the fun out of the game.",2020-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fcd0ff5038871749d417df6,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,70,"Overall though, The Falconeer kept me coming back for more as it has both a relaxing and an intenseness through its combat that just hits a sweet spot. While I wish there was more to do in the world than simply accept missions and find points of interest to update on a map, the flight combat was a lot of fun to get into even if it often meant that I was getting shot down by pirates as I both learned the world and got my bird better equipped for the battles ahead.",2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fc77e87038871749d417498,SECTOR.sk,Peter Dragula,60,"Water world with giant falcons is visualy charming, but almost empty and missions are stereotypical .",2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fc5aa68038871749d41710b,MonsterVine,Shannon P. Drake,70,"Interesting indie game that’s not quite as good as it wants to be, but still aims for the sky and hits.",2020-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fc55f6f038871749d4170cb,Rocket Chainsaw,Joseph Rositano,60,"If you have the patience to spend a lot of time discovering the lore and upgrading your bird, you will eventually be rewarded, but otherwise you need not apply.",2020-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fc406b8038871749d416d4e,Rectify Gaming,David Rodriguez,80,"“The Falconeer provides a superb, almost meditative flight experience.”",2020-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fc305cb038871749d416c44,Digital Chumps,Steven McGehee,63,"This is in spite of how great the game looks, runs, and also how it sounds. The presentation package of The Falconeer is quite good, especially on XSX, but that alone couldn’t overcome the struggles I was having with the experience otherwise. I appreciate the effort that went into making this, especially seeing as it was practically done by a one-man studio — but neither the lore or the gameplay really grabbed me and held my interest for long. I could see where more adept and/or forgiving players in this genre would have a better time than I did, though, so if the game sounds interesting to you, it’s worth keeping an eye on, especially given it costs less than half of some of the other launch games.",2020-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 62539c85008489e208d7e6fc,Capsule Computers,Travis Bruno,65,The Falconeer may not nail the “perch” as well as one may hope but this unique air combat game offers enough unique combat and flying mechanics to make it worthwhile despite its story and mission variety issues.,2020-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fc8e173038871749d4177fc,Rapid Reviews UK,Chloe Osborn,70,"Launching as a day one title alongside the Xbox Series X|S, The Falconeer has been an anticipated title for many. It’s been on my radar for a while, and I’d frequently seen beautiful shots of soaring birds above the ocean appearing on my Twitter feed. As a game optimized for next-gen, it would be silly not to take the chance to review it.",2020-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fc0ecda038871749d416a4f,Critical Hit,Brad Lang,60,"The Falconeer starts off as a fun, original take on aerial combat but quickly turns into a boring exercise in repetition that even a mysterious and interesting world can't save.",2020-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fc4d9ce038871749d416dc3,Hobby Consolas,David Martinez,65,"The Falconeer is a beautiful indie game, full of promising ideas, but gets too repetitive after a couple of hours. There´s a great story behind the aerial combat, but it feels underdeveloped.",2020-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fc067d8038871749d4169cd,SomosXbox,Sebastián Domínguez,69,"The Falconeer is a game with great ideas, but also with a mission system that ends up being repetitive and boring too soon. However, it is not a bad game. It offers a great quality in flight physique, and great visuals. In addition, it was made by a single person, which is undoubtedly a merit difficult to match, especially for the quality of many of its options. It is not a game for everyone, but for those who enjoy air combat games.",2020-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fdeb28b8add7352830ff183,Geeks Under Grace,Michael Mendis,50,"With a forgettable story and a critical lack of gameplay depth, The Falconeer fails to realize its potential.",2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fbeb7ff038871749d416879,GameBlast,Alan Murilo Pereira Duque,80,"The Falconeer is one of those cases in which the positive aspects are much more numerous than the possible flaws, easily ignored if one has an appreciation for the concept. In real life, birds learn to fly by falling and trying again until the process soon becomes natural. Perhaps the learning curve here requires a comparable initial effort, but the good news is that this is an adventure that deserves to be experienced, even if it's in the easy mode.",2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 5fbe51ea038871749d4167b8,Wccftech,Nathan Birch,50,"The Falconeer doesn't do anything glaringly wrong, and yet, the overall experience doesn't really click. The game looks lovely, controls well, and offers surprising depth considering it was created by a single developer, but an uninvolving world, repetitive missions, and combat that isn't as visceral as it should be grounds its potential. Like many flights, The Falconeer is kind of exciting when you first take off, but by landing time you just want the experience to be over.",2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,98cffb44de6543aaa39a62e3c6124e06 60a0c9b3a321e63347095cf8,Cubed3,,40,"The concept of taking care of a bird of prey during a rebellion is highly appealing for bird lovers. Unfortunately most expectations of bird care and the intriguing story of Falcon Age were not met. What could have been an immersive game ported smoothly from VR, was the exact opposite with poor game mechanics, a weak ending that made playing this feel pointless and a complete waste of time. What works in VR does not always translate into an ordinary non-VR title, and Falcon Age should have remained a VR exclusive and not be released on the Nintendo Switch.",2021-05-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5f94595ffce0972e4e5f890b,Pure Nintendo,,65,"Falcon Age is a quaint tale of tradition being overtaken by progress with a bittersweet ending. It's $19.99, which isn't that bad of a price, yet the game feels slightly short with its cliffhanger ending.",2020-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5f8abd76fce0972e4e5f7ac8,LadiesGamers.com,Rio Fox,75,"I have to admit, whilst some of the combat would leave me stumped and a little frustrated, there is plenty of humour laced throughout Falcon Age. And the adorable moments with your feathered friend are brilliant. Bonding has never been more wholesome I managed to complete the game in around 15 hours. I got stuck a few times, went the wrong way more often than I like to admit. It is a cute game to play, and if it’s looking good already, wait until you play Falcon Age.",2020-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5f834306fce0972e4e5f6dd1,Nintendo Life,Oliver Reynolds,60,"On its own, Falcon Age for the Switch is still a fun experience, but when held up against its VR sibling, it’s an objectively lesser game. Nevertheless, we’d still recommend giving it a shot if only for its remarkably unique premise; after all, it’s probably the closest most of us will get to owning a pet falcon.",2020-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5f7f218ffce0972e4e5f69c3,But Why Tho?,Derrick Pittman,70,"Overlooking my issue with the narrative for Falcon Age, this single-player roleplaying action game has a pretty decent adventure with a relatable main character. Players will have a blast raising and bonding with their own falcon, and the combat feels very intuitive with the use of different items and snacks that you can feed your falcon. If you’re looking for something different, Falcon Age is definitely a game to add to your library.",2020-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5f80bfabfce0972e4e5f6b9f,KeenGamer,Geoff Girardin,90,"Falcon Age spreads its wings and flies on to Nintendo Switch, inviting new players to share the desolate wasteland with their feathered friend. As Ara, a young woman who breaks free from prison, players will help liberate their community. But how well does a title designed for virtual reality work on Nintendo's handheld?",2020-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8e93765d67787a53cd,GameSpace,,74,Falcon Age is visually stunning. It is very obvious a lot of this games focus has gone into animating the falcons movements while still and in flight. Everything about this beautiful pixel bird is incredible however the game play and world lacks that same attention to detail. So if you enjoy straight forward story that has little distraction or just love the idea of having your own faithful companion I highly recommend Falcon Age.,2019-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8e93765d67787a53d0,Geek Culture,Jake Su,80,"Charming to the end, there is so much to love about Falcon Age, but none more so than your falcon.",2019-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8e93765d67787a53ce,TheSixthAxis,Adrian Burrows,40,"There's a good game lurking somewhere within Falcon Age. Interacting with your pet falcon in VR is an enchanting joy, so it's a shame that it's surrounded by a repetitive game structure, lacklustre visuals, and controls that are neither here nor there.",2019-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8e93765d67787a53d5,ZTGD,Ken McKown,80,"While some will tout Falcon Age as the next great VR game, it is much more than that. I recommend it even for those without a PSVR headset. It is charming, compelling, and most of all enjoyable. I loved my time in this world and I look forward to whatever the team at Outerloop does next. This is a showpiece for many reason, but let’s be fair, it is mostly for the falcon. Now I want one in real life.",2019-05-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8e93765d67787a53d3,Gameplanet,Andi Garnett,80,"Falcon Age offers a rich and refreshing experience that focuses on a few key elements and nails them precisely. While the experience certainly feels more tailored to VR, it's still a wonderful journey on a normal TV screen. A wonderful world and egregious art style make for an engaging playthrough, despite some overly-simple combat mechanics.",2019-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8d93765d67787a53c0,Jump Dash Roll,Ant Barlow,70,"Falcon Age is a game with so much potential that doesn't quite do everything it could have. Still, it's a fantastic, fun, story driven-experience and a must-play with PlayStation VR.",2019-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8d93765d67787a53be,DualShockers,Chris Compendio,60,First-person adventure Falcon Age was built with love but has some oddities more noticeable when not played with the PSVR headset.,2019-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8d93765d67787a53b9,Rapid Reviews UK,Tim Reid,40,"Falcon Age is a first-person adventure game developed by the small, Seattle-based studio Outerloop. Your journey begins by awaking in a prison cell on a fictitious planet, colonised by an organisation known as the Outer Ring Community (ORC). ORC has stationed robots to farm the planet for resources and uses its inhabitants for manual labour. You play as one of these inhabitants, Ara, whose days consist of monotonous material gathering under the watchful eye of the enslavers. A chance encounter with a baby falcon allows you to escape from the regime and begin your training as a falcon hunter. Fighting alongside her people, Ara plots a rebellion against ORC to reclaim the land that was once theirs.",2019-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8d93765d67787a53c4,GamingTrend,Bryan Lawver,55,"Falcon Age has some extremely interesting ideas at its core, but never gives them the chance to shine. It tells the story of an indigenous woman fighting back against colonial oppression by training a falcon in line with her cultural traditions, but hides the best parts of its premise behind repetitive combat and boring presentation. There are moments when Falcon Age let me feel the bond between my character and her bird or see the culture she was fighting for, but never enough to be satisfying.",2019-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5eff9332d88e035744c1964e,Forever Classic Games,Alex McCumbers,74,Falcon Age is far from perfect but its charming interactions with the falcon and the fairly easy to understand gameplay makes it an easy recommendation for PSVR owners.,2019-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8e93765d67787a53c8,IGN Italy,Francesco Destri,70,"Falcon Age makes good use of the unique features of VR and conveys a very special feeling thanks to the relationship with the falcon, but the gameplay has more shadows than lights.",2019-04-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8e93765d67787a53c6,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,80,"As it stands though, Falcon Age is easily one of the more memorable PlayStation VR games I’ve played and I highly recommend you get a virtual pet falcon of your own.",2019-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8d93765d67787a53bc,GameSpot,Calum Marsh,80,"Overloop's Falcon Age is a compelling action-adventure game and highly original, deeply satisfying falconry simulator, making it a feather in the cap for PlayStation VR.",2019-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8d93765d67787a53b6,The Games Machine,Danilo Dellafrana,78,"Outerloop Games can be really proud of its first video game: Falcon Age isn't perfect, but it boasts a unique and undeniable charisma.",2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8d93765d67787a53c2,Easy Allies,Daniel Bloodworth,70,"Playable on either PSVR or a standard TV setup, Falcon Age presents a strong sense of companionship and personal connection that overcomes some rough edges. ",2019-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8d93765d67787a53b4,The Digital Fix,Seb Hawden,70,"Falcon Age was a joy to play, I loved looking after and interacting with my new found friend. Its design and personality made it feel real, especially in VR. The VR implementation was flawless and I would even go as far to say that this is definitely the way to play the game. ",2019-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8e93765d67787a53ca,OnlySP,Tayla Moulton,60,"Although Falcon Age is far from perfect—with an overly ambitious story and an annoying amount of backtracking—it has a lot of heart. Outerloop captures the themes of oppression and captivity well and creates an ending that reflects this while keeping the game light-hearted and friendly. Falcon Age is a short, but sweet, experience for all ages that pet lovers will particularly enjoy.",2019-04-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8d93765d67787a539d,VGChartz,Jackson Newsome,60,It foils its early potential by shifting focus from its avian star to a narrative and world that lack charm and excitement.,2019-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5e50285ebdf729557ef413fb,Nerfeados,Oscar Nino,,"Falcon Age is an interesting adventure with a great setting. The Falcon is definitely charming and the whole cast have some great character development moments, the gameplay isn't as deep as you wish but is good enough for a VR game. Even if Falcon Age is playable without the VR headset, the meat and bones of the game appear with this peripheral.",2019-04-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8d93765d67787a53b2,TechRaptor,Samuel Guglielmo,30,"The titular falcon in Falcon Age is awesome. Sadly, it's also about the only good thing the game has going for it.",2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8d93765d67787a53ae,Screen Rant,Ty Sheedlo,80,"Falcon Age is about more than the bond between you and your (adorable) bird. It's about reclaiming your culture, and it's a story told beautifully.",2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8d93765d67787a53ac,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,70,"Falcon Age gets its animal interactions right. Bonding with the falcon is an incredible experience, but the rest of the game just feels like going through the motions. Falcon Age suffers from following too much of a ""video game"" formula where it doesn't need to, which makes those elements noticeably stick out as sour points in something that is otherwise remarkable. There's still a magic here, but it's weighed down by unnecessary baggage that feels disconnected and separate from the central conceit of the game.",2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8d93765d67787a53a9,WellPlayed,Joshua Rizk,80,alcon Age is a nice little gem that soars to the skies while having a carrying rough feather,2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8d93765d67787a53a6,Handsome Phantom,Ben Smith,80,"Falcon Age’s narrative is touching and sincere. The concept of bonding with a pet or companion to accomplish your goals is not one that has been overdone, and will appeal to many players. Technical issues aside, Falcon Age is a welcome title that not only helped us see a different angle of modernization than we are used to seeing in the medium, but was also incredibly cute and enjoyable.",2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8d93765d67787a53a4,Push Square,Liam Croft,80,"Falcon Age is a genuinely impressive achievement in the VR space. The unprecedented amount of interactivity between you and the bird plays host to the build-up of a worthy friendship, as well as an essential partner once the going gets tough. Alongside a deep and meaningful narrative, this is yet another PlayStation VR experience that belongs among the elite.",2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8d93765d67787a53a2,PlayStation Universe,Laddie Simco,90,Falcon Age is a unique and charming game that is equally as impressive on the PS4 as it is on PSVR. The game features a cute falcon that you can share first bumps with in virtual reality but also features fun gameplay and a story with an important message.,2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5d867f8d93765d67787a53a0,IGN,Jonathon Dornbush,80,"Falcon Age's charming adventure made me care more for a virtual pet than I ever thought I could, and it shines in VR.",2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 5de5dc97ad4f81777e1f4156,Jack of All Controllers,Ryan Baez,50,"All in all, this is a title that was most likely meant for VR only but made a standard version to appeal to a wider audience. While it’s fun, it just doesn’t adapt well outside of VR.",2019-04-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,d15a9bad13314dd6ac4978e31147c865 6230462b67855975e58699aa,WellPlayed,James Wood,50,Breathedge takes an interesting premise and shoves it out the airlock with an overreliance on tired jokes and half-baked survival sim mechanics. An admirable attempt to move the genre forward collapses under the weight of too much self-awareness and not enough polish.,2022-03-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 613a4f6664f4324fcd14d184,Pure Xbox,Daniel Hollis,50,"Ultimately, it's a game full of great ideas and some addictive gameplay mechanics, but clashes with some poor pacing and a complete shift-up in the second half that loses all the charm. For an Xbox Game Pass title, there's undoubtedly some fun to be had in the survival space sim if you can look past its flaws. Just don't go in expecting the Lost in Space experience the game tries to sell.",2021-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 60fec64b8023276a87e5c0fc,Rapid Reviews UK,Jonathan Ober,70,"Breathedge is one of those games that does its best to honour past games of the genre whilst also blazing its own path. The ride through space sure is a fun one, though ultimately your mileage through the vacuum of space may vary. You are “Man”, the last known survivor of a galactic wreck. You are tasked with taking your grandfather’s ashes to his out-of-this-world funeral. Once your spaceship crashes you must begin to find supplies to survive and scour space to find a way back home.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 60e2a8bb907da6e46337be12,Cubed3,James Grech,40,"Breathedge is a game at odds with itself. It tries to tell a compelling story, but the core narrator drones wearisome and unfunny dialogue; the world is beautiful and begging to be explored, but only ever an inch at a time; environments are curated with dark humour, but the gameplay loop doesn't allow time to take it in; and, worst of all, it undercuts players that commit hours to these systems by replacing them with a grim excuse for a walking simulator. For a title set in the vast expanse of space where anything is possible, it just isn't worth the time.",2021-07-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 60ce0234af6eb0eaf3a0a8a1,Pixel Arts,,70,"Breathedge is a bit difficult for newcomers to this genre. However, if you give the game enough time and increase your endurance a little, you will enjoy it.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 6088111d6a418dc538cba567,NintendoWorldReport,John Rairdin,65,"Unfortunately the gameplay itself suffers from a few serious pacing and mechanical issues, but the story may be funny enough to push you through. Ultimately Breathedge is, at best, a mediocre survival game with a pretty good story. While I wouldn't suggest this as your first survival game, if you're a fan of the genre, specifically Subnautica, you'll likely find some things to enjoy here.",2021-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 608411b03038f29f385a1e11,Impulsegamer,John Werner,98,"'Breathedge' is far from your normal, everyday, run-of-the-mill survival games for a magnitude of hysterical reasons that are worth discovering for yourself. Although the game starts a little slow, the constant slapstick dad jokes break up the mundane repetition that players normally encounter when starting a new survival game. It will take a little bit of the game to build up steam and really get going but it's a necessary element that pays off later when players are required to solve more creative puzzles. Breathedge is one of those games you can play casually at your own pace and doesn't require long consecutive amounts of time to play. Sparring 15-20 minutes here and there is all that's required for a steady progression through the game but still very enjoyable if you've got ample time up your sleeve as well. I highly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys easter egg styled dad jokes or wants something oddly rewarding to play at a casual pace.",2021-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 6081d6e979a3a34d882b276a,PlayStation Universe,,55,"If you're addicted to survival games like myself, this may be something you'll want to play to try out yourself. But if you're wanting to enter the genre, this isn't your entry point. There's plenty of better options out there, and Breathedge simply ends up existing when it could have been shining.",2021-04-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 607e10f679a3a34d882b2293,PlayStation LifeStyle,Paulmichael Contreras,80,"If you want to find yourself chuckling at one absurd look at the future of space flight, and can handle yourself in survival games, then by all means check out Breathedge. Its humor may not appeal to everyone, but beyond that the beautiful views of space wreckage mixed with a decent challenge of avoiding death provide for an entertaining couple dozen hours of playtime. Building out a space station is its own reward, as are the in-game rewards. Enjoy yourself out there in the vast nothingness with your immortal chicken, wits, and maybe a wrench or two.",2021-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 6081a3e279a3a34d882b26ce,Generación Xbox,Gabriel Fuentes,76,"With a strong commitment to humor and irony mixed with very good elements of exploration, Breathedge manages to dispel certain tedious moments that the gaming experience can bring with it a product of constant repetition in the coming and going from the beginning because of oxygen and the abrupt and inexplicable change of style at a certain point in history.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 607518b7cfbed43e46466c7f,Gaming Nexus,Eric Hauter,65,"Breathedge offers some decent exploration and survival gameplay, tucked among very slow trips to gather materials that sometimes feel like they are wasting the player's time. A hit-and-miss sense of humor can sometimes amuse, while other times causing something close to fury. A mid-game pivot seems to drive the game off track-changing the mechanics in a way that feels jarring. Enjoyable for stretches, Breathedge can't help but shoot itself in the foot occasionally, in ways that are more frustrating than fun.",2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 6054c393cfbed43e46464a99,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,85,Space survival with immortal chicken and low reserves of oxygen offers great gameplay in gravitationless state.,2021-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 604bcdd4529d50e69fa1072a,GameSkinny,John Schutt,80,"Breathedge isn't a perfect space survival game and is sometimes aggravating, but there's plenty to enjoy, and few recent games can be so relaxing.",2021-03-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 6047aa1a529d50e69fa10258,TechRaptor,Cody Peterson,45,"The survival elements of Breathedge are pretty standard fare for the genre, but its hard to enjoy the experience due to dated humor and its insistence on abandoning its best elements halfway through.",2021-03-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 60468239529d50e69fa1003b,KeenGamer,Max Fagandini,57,"An explosion rocks your cabin, and all of a sudden you’re alone in the vastness of space. Well, apart from a mystifyingly immortal chicken and a helpful if patronising AI. Can you survive for long enough to unravel a conspiracy of galactic proportions? And do you even want to?",2021-03-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 6040cd09529d50e69fa0fb9f,GameGrin,Christian Wootton,90,"Alcohol, chickens, kebabs, space and coffin robots in bowler hats. 1950s Soviet visual stylings and hamster smoothies. Mayonnaise, kebabs, flying ZAZ cars and laser blasters. There's so much to love about this game. Buy it.",2021-03-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 603eba3f529d50e69fa0f9a3,IGN,Jonathan Bolding,50,"Try not to suffocate… or die of boredom. Breathedge's concept of survival crafting in space may be good, but it just isn't fun.",2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 603c2d9f529d50e69fa0f77d,Skill Up,Ralph Panebianco,,,2021-02-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 603946fa529d50e69fa0f574,FingerGuns,Greg Hicks,90,"It’s not very helpful at the start, and at times the comedy falls flat. But stick with Breathedge and there’s a surprisingly deep mechanic entwined with a Schafer-esque story adventure.",2021-02-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 6039047d529d50e69fa0f533,GameSpace,Scott Jeslis,90,"Breathedge 1.0 is a fun, humorous free-form float through space. There's not a lot to complain about here as the game does the survival/collecting game genre proud. Wrap this up with some humorous storytelling that would make Deadpool proud and you have a bonafide winner!",2021-02-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 6037cfc7529d50e69fa0f3b4,Cultured Vultures,Thorne Stone,80,"While not perfect, Breathedge is a fun spin on the survival formula with engaging gameplay and fantastic visuals that doesn't take itself too seriously.",2021-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 603d27f7529d50e69fa0f82f,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,70,"Breathedge has a lot going for it in its well-loved Early Access sandbox portion. But when it becomes more of a walking simulator, things take a turn. Regardless, it's a funny game that's still worth playing for anyone who enjoys the concept and the humor. But I can't help but think that many will be disappointed by the later parts of the game.",2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,8401414902e84f2cb9afa9142f051d32 601ace9e0f8974118c939ed1,COGconnected,Stephanie Sung,70,"Although the game is on the short side, it undeniably offers a fun experience for a small group of family and friends.",2021-02-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,e5e2b76e36944062a25840a557cb5aeb 6015b9460f8974118c93996c,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,It may owe a lot to Hidden in Plain Sight but Unspottable manages to elevate its gameplay to new heights with its super-fun gimmicks.,2021-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,e5e2b76e36944062a25840a557cb5aeb 6013057c0f8974118c939746,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,65,"A multiplayer game with no online is a tough sell in the era of the Coronavirus. But Unspottable is enjoyable enough that I give it a mild recommendation, so long as you have people in your house to play with. This release would benefit from a solo mode and more options, but it's decent as the first title from a small indie studio.",2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,e5e2b76e36944062a25840a557cb5aeb 600d276a0f8974118c938e2e,Movies Games and Tech,Daniel Waite,70,"With a lack of online play, it will restrict its audience, but I believe it’s hit the market at the right time. A captive crowd will love to compete and beat each other in this fun title. Do I recommend it? I do. It’s fun, simple, and will make you all have an argument. Think Monopoly, but finished much quicker. Available for £9.99 it can be purchased here if you fancy the latest party game to land on the virtual shelves. Blend in, observe your surroundings, and punch the life out of each other. Hide and Seek has never been so brutal, or such fun!",2021-01-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,e5e2b76e36944062a25840a557cb5aeb 600aeb030f8974118c938c76,GameSpace,Ed Orr,70,"It’s essentially a few new twists on hide and seek and there’s a reason why its a classic. Unspottable is short, with plenty of room for improvement but at the right price this charming game of guess who certainly will stay installed on ym system for now.",2021-01-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,e5e2b76e36944062a25840a557cb5aeb 600ac6ba0f8974118c938c6d,The Digital Fix,Ben Ingham,70,Unspottable is everything you want from a couch party game.,2021-01-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,e5e2b76e36944062a25840a557cb5aeb 600755420f8974118c938876,TheXboxHub,,60,"There are better party games, and there are worse party games, but with current social restrictions in place as I write this review, a local multiplayer-only game is a hard sell.",2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,e5e2b76e36944062a25840a557cb5aeb 601185270f8974118c939467,Screen Rant,Zackerie Fairfax,60,Unspottable is a sub-par party game.,2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,e5e2b76e36944062a25840a557cb5aeb 5ff4e6700f8974118c937c48,GameGrin,Alana Dunitz,60,Hyper Parasite is a very challenging rogue-like game that features a lot of cool '80s inspired characters and a cool mechanic that has you playing as a parasite taking over different host bodies to survive. The game might not look great but is still addictive to play.,2021-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5fe8405f8add7352830ff702,Movies Games and Tech,Thomas Dacombe,70,"However, for what HyperParasite lacks in presentation and progression, its unique gameplay ideas and exciting abilities make every run feel different enough to want to keep coming back for more, and it will have you muttering, “Just one more run” for hours.",2020-12-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5f1eb2cad88e035744c1bc40,I Love Videogames,Andrea Sorichetti,75,"Hyperparasite is an arcade that sounds like the good old times. Tough, very tough, but really addicting, expecially in co-op.",2020-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5ec43438c28b1c4114c25e09,GameMAG,,60,"HyperParasite is a good concept that is broken down by a low level of product testing. The inability to save the game as you progress through the stages and repeatedly return to the very beginning with the same boss irritates. Local co-op and minor problems with management spoil in theory an interesting project that you can try, but only if you are a fan of the genre, and all the other games have already finished.",2020-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5ebc0389bdf729557ef4aef8,ZTGD,Ken McKown,70,"HyperParasite has a wonderful look and feel, but is marred by its “rogue” elements. It doesn’t do anything to push the genre forward and feels like yet another game that I would likely never finish due to tedium.",2020-05-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5eb47154bdf729557ef4aa6b,NintendoWorldReport,Joel DeWitte,65,"Hyperparasite leans heavily on its setting to stand-out from other top-down shooters, and in that sense, it succeeds in having a great, dark, B-movie tone that feels distinct and engaging.",2020-05-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5eb1463fbdf729557ef4a70d,Expansive,,75,"Hyper Parasite has more to it than first appears – the quick and easy movement system via the map is mega convenient, and there’s some really nice sequences and the range of characters keeps things interesting. It’s not the best in class roguelike you’ll find out there, but this hybrid shooter has some unique hooks and takes that offer decent replayability and entertainment throughout.",2020-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5eaeea09bdf729557ef4a47e,Push Square,Sammy Barker,60,"Local co-op doesn’t really ease the repetition, although your pals will certainly appreciate the pop culture references.",2020-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5ea6d6f2bdf729557ef499b6,Screen Rant,Cody Peterson,60,The difficulty level feels unfair despite interesting gameplay.,2020-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5e99ddb5bdf729557ef48b10,Pure Nintendo,Heath Shusterman-Zimmerman,80,"My time spent with HyperParasite was a lot of fun. Aside from the difficulty at times, it was enjoyable to take over host bodies. Being able to take over people and use different abilities kept the game feeling fresh. HyperParasite is definitely worth the asking price of $17.99.",2020-04-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5e9988cebdf729557ef48ab2,TheSixthAxis,Adrian Burrows,60,"There's a lot to like about HyperParasite; bombastic action, smooth gunplay and literally thousands of 1980's pop culture references are all good fun. It's just a shame that its spoiled by an overly punishing roguelite structure, asking you to play thorough the same content again and again to make any noticeable progress, rendering the pacing of the game an interminable slog.",2020-04-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5e97cdbcbdf729557ef48950,New Game Network,Eric Hall,70,"HyperParasite is a tough title to love. The grind-heavy path of progression is a pain to deal with, and the visuals are muddled and unattractive. However, the gameplay is strong and addicting. Even in the face of constant death, you'll want to keep pushing forward.",2020-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5e934594bdf729557ef48431,Nintendo Life,Oliver Reynolds,70,"If you’re not too fussed about detailed visuals, then HyperParasite will no doubt keep you hooked with its unique parasite gameplay mechanic and exciting gun-play.",2020-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5e8ef260bdf729557ef47ee3,Area Xbox,Jose Manuel Salvador,68,"HyperParasite is a video game with a zenith view in which as a parasite we will have to look for guests and wreak havoc, a great variety of characters, weapons, objects and improvements covered with great difficulty.",2020-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5e8cb0b2bdf729557ef47bd9,GameSkinny,Gabriel Moss,70,"Rogue-lite and bullet hell fans will both find something to enjoy about HyperParasite, a retro 80's-themed bullet hell roiling over with mean streets and terrible hairdos.",2020-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5e8c4d4dbdf729557ef47b45,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,72,HyperParasite is a hardcore rogue-lite with a rather interesting hook to its gameplay as you latch onto people and then battle away with them.,2020-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5e8b8d4ebdf729557ef479ea,IGN Spain,Luis López Zamorano,70,"HyperParasite is an extremely difficult shooter / brawler but with a very good atmosphere. It may despair you because of dying again and again, but its battles are always fun thanks to the many characters you can control.",2020-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5e90930fbdf729557ef48171,Player.it,Graziano Salini,75,"Hyperparasite is a roguelike with the cast of a huge fighter. The title, strong of interesting gameplay ideas and a very clever basic mechanics is fun and exciting in cooperative. Remains to be filed some internal balances of the game systems and the difficulty remains high, certainly able to scare more than one player. Very interesting the presence of a cooperative mode, an option that enhances the longevity already good in itself. An interesting product, intended for a niche, which we hope will find the success it deserves.",2020-04-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5e88b856bdf729557ef475af,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,"HyperParasite is basically the same game as Hellmut: The Badass from Hell but it's still a ton of fun; if not, more so.",2020-04-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5ea031c4bdf729557ef49111,Checkpoint Gaming,Tom Quirk,60,"There are certainly worse roguelike shooters on the market, but HyperParasite still needs some polish.",2020-04-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5e870714bdf729557ef47410,The Games Machine,Paolo Besser,92,"Exterminate all humans in this funny, complusive, frenetic rogue-lite classical shooter set in a crazier version of the Eighties.",2020-04-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5e85ee00bdf729557ef471a6,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,70,Few Rogue-like games have grabbed my attention quite like HyperParasite has.,2020-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5e85ed60bdf729557ef471a2,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"HyperParasite is “another one of those”, but it does it well. The fact that you can control one of your enemies for as long as you can last extends the lifetime of not only the game, but each run. A lot of it still comes down to randomness or RNG, but your skills get put to the test that help offset it. When the game becomes a shmup, it’s such a visual and aural treat. This the definition of a Steam Early Access success. HyperParasite excites and delights every time you play it.",2020-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5e85c3e6bdf729557ef47165,FingerGuns,Toby Andersen,80,"HyperParasite is an enjoyable twin-stick shooter with loads of character, sorry, characters. It’s humorous and fun. But it’s also painfully unforgiving.",2020-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5e85b7d0bdf729557ef47154,Handsome Phantom,Philip Neyman,85,"HyperParasite is rogue-lite at its best. Never one to flock to the genre, I kept coming back for more of the hyper action and colorful cast of characters.",2020-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 5e85b366bdf729557ef4714b,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,85,"HyperParasite is a twin stick shooter / brawler with roguelike elements and a very original, thug and fun proposal, this time we are the bad alien that hates humanity, and we will have to infect numerous humans to take control of their bodies and fulfill our objective, infect the president and press the red button of the mass destruction. Highly recommended.",2020-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,0e854f777abf42bda3f244491bd5a31c 618b70f5b6bbe9f378799913,PSX Brasil,Paulo Roberto Montanaro,65,"Port Royale 4 brings good solutions for the genre and will certainly please many people interested in resource management, period commercial systems and the nautical theme as a whole. But it's important to know that it's a much more bureaucratic than an adventurous game, having a lot more backstage than action.",2021-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 60edc93feacb46b5712aadd5,Digitally Downloaded,,90,"Port Royale 4 is a wonderful game, and the compromises that were made to bring it to Nintendo Switch are minor and easy to overlook. This is the kind of simulator that you can end up spending hundreds of hours with, and as one of the rare genres that aren't over-represented on the console, this is an excellent first port of call for genre fans looking for some on-the-go thinkies.",2021-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5fae9179038871749d415121,Enternity.gr,Dimitris Vourdas,50,"The ideas that appear in the gameplay are the same, initially impressive innovations, that take you to a very special period of human history to a very special place on the planet.",2020-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f83a83dfce0972e4e5f6e0a,Game Revolution,Jason Faulkner,70,"Port Royale 4 will be an interesting distraction for fans of management sims, but none of its systems are complex enough to hook players for long. Both the trading and town building are surface deep, and after 15 or so hours of gameplay, everything is just repetition. There’s no big buildup to an endgame, so everything has that mid-game feeling of going through the paces.",2020-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f877f64fce0972e4e5f73c1,Hey Poor Player,Jonathan Trussler,60,"Overall, the experience of Port Royale 4 ends up feeling stretched a little thin. Though there are riches to be made, treasures to be found, and pirates to defeat, the whole experience lacks the tension of being in constant competition with an equally powerful rival. Since you’re not in symmetrical opposition to anyone, it’s not a great grand strategy, and it’s not a particularly in-depth turn-based combat strategy either. Instead of feeling like a cunning pirate king or merchant tycoon, you often end up feeling like you’re in a rather aimless sandbox with a list of fiddly errands to do.",2020-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f843db0fce0972e4e5f6e62,Oyungezer Online,,60,Apparently this ship has sailed years ago.,2020-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f7f41ebfce0972e4e5f69fa,BaziCenter,,65,"Port Royale 4 is not your typical strategy game, and unless you are patient enough to really get to know how each and every element works, you'll probably have a hard time with it.",2020-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f7b8100839d422425c7e402,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,50,"For a game about logistics and commerce, Port Royale sure looks amazing. Too bad that’s the only thing Gaming Minds got it right. Its overly simplistic trading mechanics makes it easier to snowball into becoming rich, making the game a tedious grind.",2020-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f793a90839d422425c7e17e,Checkpoint Gaming,Lise Leitner,50,"While all the components are there to make Port Royale 4 an immersive strategy game, it just falls short of being completely engrossing. A slow naval battling system and counterintuitive UI hold the title back and make the overall experience sluggish.",2020-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f76d8b2839d422425c7df61,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,85,"If you like resource management games which will eat hours of your life, check out Port Royale 4. The thorough tutorials and hints teach you everything you need to know about becoming a merchant and efficiently making a profit, easing you in gradually regardless of your skill level. The naval battles and late-game can get a bit tricky and challenging but by the time you reach those you should have had hours of experience under your belt. I personally loved playing this game and can’t wait to complete the other three campaigns, if you enjoyed Railway Empire or have an interest in games such as Tropico 6, you really should pick up this game.",2020-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f74352ccc71e361680c8f0d,PCGamesN,Marcello Perricone,80,A broad management/economic game with great graphics where you can conquer the Caribbean through money.,2020-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f730be7cc71e361680c8cc7,TheSixthAxis,Gareth Chadwick,50,"Port Royale 4 starts off strong, but its solid trading and management gameplay just become repetitive over time, eventually turning into a waiting game as numbers slowly get bigger. Managing cities and trade routes also never really overcome the somewhat awkward controls on console, and combat never becomes interesting. Still, if you absolutely love trading and seeing your empire grow is all the reward you need, Port Royale 4 might be for you.",2020-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f72b955cc71e361680c8c76,GamingTrend,Ron Burke,70,"Occasionally obtuse and sporting a few UX/UI barnacles, Port Royale 4 could use a little more dry dock time before setting out on the high seas. AI trading bugs and occasionally unfair combat sequences discourage combat, which takes the wind out of the sails of this pirate adventure. Developer Gaming Minds can patch the hull, but they need to do so before people find another ship on which to set sail.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f723f82cc71e361680c8c03,PlayStation LifeStyle,Rebecca Smith,80,"The fourth instalment in the Port Royale series will keep fans happy with its upgraded features and a bigger map than can be found in Port Royale 3. For newcomers to the genre, they're likely to be overwhelmed at first with all of the aspects that need to be understood to create a prosperous empire. However, developer Gaming Minds has tried to make the game as accessible to those players as possible. In this, they've largely succeeded.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f71fc41cc71e361680c8a56,GameSpace,Catherine Daro,65,"Port Royale 4 is a big game that puts all of its eggs into one basket: trading. This leaves other parts such as building and sea combat very basic for such an involved title. If you are into min-maxing and being on top of a great many things to keep your trading empire the best version of itself, you will have a blast in PR4. However, if you are someone who generally likes strategies and wants to have a good time conquering the 17th-century Caribbean, you might get bored due to the lack of other activities to pursue.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f708386cc71e361680c88d2,Wccftech,Chris Wray,65,"Port Royale 4 is a solid trading and building management sim. The improved visuals, as well as some improved mechanics, help set this apart, as does the tactical turn-based ship combat. It's very user-friendly and intuitive, particularly with the city building and trade-route creating aspects. However, it isn't without flaws. Side quests feel very repetitive and don't really give you enough to do and the campaign can be too rigid, not giving you the amount of time you'd need to do anything other than the bare minimum for the tasks set. If you like this sort of game, Port Royale 4 is likely just up your alley, but I can't see it converting anybody to the cause.",2020-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5fb82fd9038871749d415ee0,Area Xbox,,78,"Port Royale 4 looks and plays better than ever, while there are tons of things to do in it’s ambitious campaign and has intense turn based combat, it can get repetitive specially with the absence of multiplayer.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f72b289cc71e361680c8c6e,PC Invasion,Jason Rodriguez,55,"Port Royale 4 might have quirks that are interesting at a glance such as automated trade routes and a vast map. Looking closer, you'll realize that its core mechanics are cumbersome and unintuitive, its naval battles are plainly uninteresting, and there's not a whole lot that would seem enticing. It lacks all the dynamism despite a time period known for swashbuckling excitement.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f6f35b2cc71e361680c874b,Generación Xbox,Pedro Alexis,83,"After eight years, Port Royale 4 returns with a balanced release for the less experienced and, challenging for the experts.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f6e4165cc71e361680c86c0,Chicas Gamers,Adrián de Francisco,,"In Port Royale 4 we find a management game that, for our personal taste, surpasses many others in the genre due to its complexity and the different options it gives us to manage trade and resource management. All this added to the naval battles, gives a totally good game for lovers of strategy.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f6dfb21cc71e361680c853a,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,65,"Port Royale 4 is not a bad game by any means, as it does what it advertises with honors, but maybe I expected a bit more from a game centered around the golden age of piracy. This is actually a relaxing experience, but you can clearly notice it wasn’t created with consoles in mind. It is a PC game, first and foremost.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f6debd7cc71e361680c8520,Push Square,John Cal McCormick,50,"Port Royale 4's gameplay consists almost entirely of all of the bits in other strategy games that you'd normally set to ""Automate"" because they're fiddly and boring. It's a game set in the era of pirates with nary a hint of swashing nor buckling.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f6de9fecc71e361680c850e,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,90,"Port Royale 4 is the sum of easy-to-understand systems, making it entirely accessible, but it's not necessarily easy, and that's an important distinction. You'll still be challenged by what seems to be an endless stream of competing demands on your time and resources, while lacking the resources to do anything about them.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f6de960cc71e361680c8507,GameSkinny,Jordan Baranowski,70,"There's a lot going on beneath deck in Port Royale 4, and much of it works very well. Setting up your perfect trade routes and watching all the moving pieces sail into action hits all those lizard brain elements that we love, and optimizing things when some new wrench hits the system is always a good time.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f6dd7d9cc71e361680c84ef,GamingBolt,Matt Bianucci,50,The complex systems at Port Royale 4's core never flourish under the weight of its uninspired moment-to-moment gameplay and lack of structural balance.,2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f6dc5bdcc71e361680c84d6,GameWatcher,Marcello Perricone,80,"A good management game with superb visuals, offering enough freedom to let you build your own merchant empire in the Caribbean to your heart's content.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f6db7eacc71e361680c84c7,Pure Playstation,Jeremy Peterson,65,"Port Royale 4 is a dense trade and economy simulator that doubles as a harsh reminder that I'll probably never get to see the Caribbean in real life. Despite this cruel reminder about my personal station in life, building my own little corner of paradise in this digital world was a chill, if sometimes repetitive, experience. The learning curve is steep if it's your first time in the genre, but if navigating screens and crunching numbers is your thing, you'll be in heaven. For everyone else, it might not be for you.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f6db68ecc71e361680c84bb,33bits,Euyen Esquefa Pons,75,"Port Royale 4 is a remarkable management game and a nice continuation of the saga. Unfortunately, some design decisions tarnish a game that could have been a worthy heir to the yet to be surpassed Port Royale 2.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f6db5d2cc71e361680c84b8,Game Debate,Stuart Thomas,75,"Port Royale 4 is ambitious and delivers in most regards, leading to a well rounded and beautifully choreographed world. The green tropical islands seem to breathe with life and purpose, a purpose that you influence through a variety of means, whether through trade, nationalism or just blatant piracy.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f6db2d2cc71e361680c84b5,COGconnected,Haley Perry,68,"Overall, Port Royale 4 lends beautiful design to its historical ships and detailed buildings, and the turn-based strategy naval battles are a nice change of pace from the large, lulling overview map you will spend most of your time in.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f6db25dcc71e361680c84b2,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"There’s a lot of layers to Port Royale 4. Its gameplay is impressively deep, and to truly succeed at it, you need to excel at multitasking and strategising. Like any sim game, it’s not something that just anybody is going to enjoy. But if you are a fan of deep simulation games, there’s a lot to love here.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f6daf3fcc71e361680c84a9,IGN Italy,Claudio Chianese,69,"A good trading simulation... and little else, really. Port Royale 4's weak combat system and repetitive gameplay make for a somewhat boring, if functional and honest, strategy game.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5f6da475cc71e361680c849b,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,60,Pirate's life is not an adventure in Port Royale 4,2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,1db39c1d6db04d8f9d5f198254e6a2df 5de79cb8ad4f81777e1f436c,GotGame,Paul Jennette,75,"Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is enjoyable in short doses, but before long, it begins to feel like a chore. While I loved this game as an 11-year-old, I would find it incredibly difficult to suggest this to someone who wasn’t already a big fan of the Ghostbusters franchise.",2019-12-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5ddee39fad4f81777e1f3b6f,AbsoluteXbox,Matt Rushton,48,"If you did not play the original, and are a fan of the Ghostbusters franchise, then perhaps add it on your Xbox wishlist for when it’s on offer… if nothing else, you get to spend a few hours with Ackroyd, Murray, Ramis & Hudson hunting for ghosts and enjoying all of that ghostbuster-y banter!",2019-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5dec5f1bad4f81777e1f509f,Geeks Under Grace,John Campbell,70,I recommend Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered to fans of the original game and of the movies as it is fan service at its best.,2019-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5f1e45c1d88e035744c1bb9a,Cat with Monocle,Seth Hay,70,"Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is an entertaining game for fans of the franchise. Even though those who have already played the 2009 original won’t see any gameplay or graphical improvements, this is still the best, most authentic Ghostbusters experience by far (outside of living in the corner penthouse of Spook Central).",2019-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5dc45d263496c41f3bb5bd91,FNintendo,João Pardal,70,"Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered brings back a game from a previous generation that does a very good job at portraying the much appreciated movie series. Under a third person action game, this remaster features plenty of fun moments and a great amount of ghosts to catch, while it does not go much further at making improvements beyond the original game and ends up being rather short.",2019-11-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5dc008de7f2bb94cfe4bda27,SECTOR.sk,Matúš Štrba,70,Ghostbusters: The Video game is still a good game after all those years. But this is not a good remaster.,2019-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5ddfcad1ad4f81777e1f3c19,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,70,"Despite its flaws, Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is still a lot of fun",2019-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5dbb45b7c55ae12d47d2b4e6,pressakey.com,Jari Wieschmann,,"That the Ghostbusters are cult, I don't need to repeat here actually. Nevertheless, the re-release of a good game after ten years left me rather cold. The graphic doesn't pull a player from his stool anymore in 2019 and even the tough ghost-hunter fan would have wished for a different remaster. The bottom line for me is only the note satisfying and the reference to the fact that in this case it's probably worth picking up the original. In the meantime, I'm looking forward to the third film and hope that this basically great series will experience its worthy restart.",2019-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5db76092c55ae12d47d2aea9,Pure Nintendo,Heath Shusterman-Zimmerman,80,"Although Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered does include a handful or two of ideas and ghosts from the first two movies, it does a great job of explaining things enough that someone unfamiliar with the franchise can pick it up and play.",2019-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5db50d2764f5787ec0134896,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered may be the same game it was ten years ago, but I couldn't help but smile while playing through it once again.",2019-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5db49f4164f5787ec0134866,BaziCenter,سید مرتضی موسوی,60,"Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered offers endless joy to the fans of the Ghostbusters movie franchise, but maybe not to others. If you never watched the movies before, you probably shouldn’t buy this game either.",2019-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5db460ed64f5787ec01347f3,PSX Brasil,Paulo Roberto Montanaro,77,"Ghostbusters - The Video Game Remastered brings back one of the best works ever made to expand movie universes for games. With script and cast on par with what has been seen in theaters, it can maintain a fascinating ambience and unite it with consistent gameplay. This remastered version, however, although it can update some graphics, looks a lot more like a port, since it does not add much to what has been seen before and still needs some improvements, such as localization for our language, something that could not only present the game for a new audience as well as giving it new meanings for those who knew it before.",2019-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5db3251264f5787ec013473b,Thumb Culture,Jason Patrick,80,"Ghostbusters made me feel all tingly in a good way. Many remasters do not stand the test of time however I felt that with the way the game was initially written and developed as well as the use of most of the amazing original cast from the movies it is the talent that has held it all together. If you ain’t afraid of no ghost, wanna relive that nostalgic ghostbusting atmosphere and also celebrate the 35th anniversary of the original movie you will not be disappointed. I award Ghostbuster: The Video Game Remastered the prestigious Thumb Culture Gold Award.",2019-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5db209bb64f5787ec01344a7,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,Ghostbusters: The Video Game is the best game based on the franchise and this remaster makes playing it more enjoyable than ever.,2019-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5db1fc8b64f5787ec013447a,Spaziogames,Nicolò Bicego,65,"Ghostbusters: The Videogame Remastered still has the charme of the original outing, but the laziness of this remasterization prevents it from reaching an higher score.",2019-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5db1db0b64f5787ec01343d5,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,70,Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is elevated thanks to its cast and writers. This could have gone so wrong in so many ways but it ended up being one of the better movie tie-in games made in the seventh console generation.,2019-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5f5a9541f7c1f130627f5fdf,Demon Gaming ,Josh Shoup,75,"When you take a step back and realize that this game is 10 years old, you can appreciate so much about it, however, the problems that this 10-year-old game have are glaringly obvious! In multiple parts of the game where there would be some type of event that would happen, I would find that my guy would be running around as my partners would just stand there doing nothing, or even better running into a wall! They were also not always the most helpful at reviving each other when one would fall. I am not sure how much I can complain though as there are times when you may be alongside 2-3 comrades as well as the ghosts wreaking havoc in the room, that is a LOT for the AI to comprehend all at once.",2019-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5debd94ead4f81777e1f5011,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,75,"Those quibbles aside, Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is a welcome treat this close to Halloween. Having the likenesses and original voice actors reprising their roles in this game when it first came out was a major win for the development team, and it still puts a smile on my face today. The shooting mechanics are a bit clumsy, but that plays into the collateral damage aspect of the game, which is hilarious at times. Some aspects have aged better than overs, but overall fans of the Ghostbusters franchise will undoubtedly enjoy what this game has to offer.",2019-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5ddcaecfad4f81777e1f376d,But Why Tho?,Nikko Soto,70,"At its core, Ghostbuster: The Video Game Remastered still follows the same plot but with major improvements to its design.",2019-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5db07b6c64f5787ec0134072,GameSpace,Kris Brooks,80,One can clearly see the influence of Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd. If you are a Ghostbusters fanboy like myself then I highly suggest this game.,2019-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5db1f5c864f5787ec0134452,GameOctane,Ryan Welch,58,"The remaster of Ghostbusters: The Video Game has a specific audience. That audience, because of my love of the franchise, includes me. However, I don't consider this game to be a ""must play."" The remaster helped improve the graphic quality, but it still feels like an average game from yesteryear. If you love Ghostbusters, then you will love the story and voice cast, for obvious reasons.",2019-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5dea678dad4f81777e1f4e36,Darkstation,Jukka Piira,80,"Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered advocates certain innocence that is lost in the today’s gaming climate. Too often games are about killing, killing and some more killing, told in gloomy, cheerless tones.",2019-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5da9f1d85600ae62dfe102ef,TechRaptor,William Worrall,60,"While it hasn't aged gracefully, Ghostbusters; The Video Game Remastered is still a fun time. Crappy AI aside, the combat, puzzles and collectables make it worth playing.",2019-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5da9ee5b5600ae62dfe102d1,GamingBolt,,50,"Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is an experience from another era whose design has not aged well, whose visuals are years behind, and which only presents a good experience to diehard fans of the franchise.",2019-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5da87eb4c7c36e55d01edd9f,Slant Magazine,Justin Clark,60,"The brunt of the work here has gone into raising the game's resolution and frame rate, and implementing higher quality assets all around.",2019-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5da813b4c7c36e55d01edd17,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,65,"Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is a double-edged sword. It does a lot of things right with the story and atmosphere, but the gameplay is mediocre to good, with many flaws around the companion AI, which often ruins the experience. Since the fun multiplayer component of the original release isn't included yet, this game is only for serious fans of the movie or the original game.",2019-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5da78249c7c36e55d01edbbf,COGconnected,Rhett Waselenchuk,61,It’s tough to recommend a ‘remaster’ of a game that’s only half remastered. ,2019-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5da7241cc7c36e55d01edabc,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,70,"For a budget priced remaster, it’s still a fun time, especially if you’re a fan of the Ghostbusters.",2019-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5da70b96c7c36e55d01eda9a,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,65,"Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered gets some visual improvements, but not much else. Strong nostalgia hooks will delight fans, but won't bring in any new audience.",2019-10-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5da2039542a7a622bb5fdfa7,IGN,,60,Ghostbusters was a great tie-in back in 2009 but this remaster doesn't really make for a vastly improved experience.,2019-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5da0a599f8aa427215202557,Cultured Vultures,WB Mason,75,"Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered feels like the ultimate fan tribute to the series. It's a lot of fun, but those who aren't fans may not appreciate the attention to detail.",2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5da0a092f8aa427215202551,DualShockers,Rachael Fiddis,60,"Once again we dip into the ghoul-infested, nostalgic world of Ghostbusters: The Video Game but is it worth your time or should you just close your wallet right now?",2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5da09267f8aa427215202534,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is absolutely worth the play, even though there systems and mechanics in it that are dated, and the remastered updates on PC aren’t as significant as I would have thought. For the moment, this is the closest we’re going to get to Ghostbusters III, and it’s just really fun experience. There’s some genuinely spooky moments sprinkled throughout that make the comedy the perfect mix the films were. Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is a rare kind of game that should be played, owned, and experienced despite its flaws.",2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5da03e1df8aa4272152024e9,TheSixthAxis,Tuffcub,70,"Back in 2009, Ghostbusters: The Video Game was a solid shooter elevated by the involvement of the original Ghostbusting team, but a decade later it's a little tired. If you have any fondness for the franchise then it provides a wonderful hit of nostalgia, and it's still a genuine pleasure to see the whole Ghostbusting team back together, but those looking for great gameplay should probably look elsewhere.",2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d9f59fb0c619143026ad96e,Nintendo Times,Jordan Brewer,80,"GREAT - Ghostbusters: The Videogame Remastered is a game both fans and newcomers will love. It feels like the true sequel to the movies we never got and features the main cast from the movies to make it feel authentic. Detailed and destructible environments make it a joy to play over and over again. A lack of multiplayer and a relatively short campaign are the only knocks against it, but that shouldn’t stop you from bustin’ a few ghosts.",2019-10-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d9f9a59f8aa427215202451,MonsterVine,Spencer Legacy,90,"The long-awaited remaster of Ghostbusters: The Video Game continues to prove that licensed games can be absolutely fantastic, even with some aged visuals and difficulty. From the hilarious writing and performances to the viscerally true-to-form ghost-busting gameplay, Ghostbusters Remastered is a brilliant and genuinely great love-letter to franchise fans and gamers alike.",2019-10-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5daf85b934f2907a2bb54dee,Checkpoint Gaming,Tom Quirk,75,"Despite lingering technical hiccups and some underwhelming storytelling decisions, Ghostbusters: The Video Game is worth checking out for any fan of the franchise.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5da05839f8aa4272152024f0,Merlin'in Kazanı,Furkan Güler,72,"Ghostbusters The Video Game Remastered, unfortunately still have the same problems of the original game. Cumbersome movement animastions are not fun. This game still is the most authentic Ghostbusters experience.",2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d9f2bf10c619143026ad938,CGMagazine,Jordan Biordi,75,Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered will remind you that bustin' indeed makes you feel good.,2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d9f1ede0c619143026ad90c,Screen Rant,Marcus Stewart,60,The 2009 title remains the definitive Ghostbusters video game despite some rough edges.,2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5e9dc2f4bdf729557ef48d67,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,80,Anodyne mixes solid old-school dungeon crawling with a delightfully weird and warped narrative set in a fever dreamscape full of bizarre secrets and surprises.,2020-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,69d2af5db6994e2db61d70810ce563af 5d867df193765d677879b987,SwitchRPG,Jeremy Rice,60,"If you are a fan of the genre, it may be worth picking up on the cheap, but overall it never rises to the same heights as other 2D adventures available on the Switch.",2019-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,69d2af5db6994e2db61d70810ce563af 5dd9736566e2226fc00644b5,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,55,"Anodyne is definitely a strange game. On one hand, the surrealism it provided definitely made for a cool game world, but it did not feel properly executed on the story side of things. On top of that, the lackluster game map and limited aspect ratio did not do the game any favors either.",2019-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,69d2af5db6994e2db61d70810ce563af 5d867df193765d677879b97e,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"While Anodyne has its share of shortcomings, it more than makes up for it through beautiful dreamscapes and a compelling narrative about a serious and worthwhile topic.",2019-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,69d2af5db6994e2db61d70810ce563af 5d867df193765d677879b9ae,SwitchWatch,James Romero,75,,2019-03-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,69d2af5db6994e2db61d70810ce563af 5d867df193765d677879b9b8,NintendoWorldReport,Joe Devader,40,"A clunky jump mechanic meant to be used in poorly designed platforming sections; a crowded HUD made so simply for the sake of looking more “16-bit;” enemies that are either easier to fight standing still or are designed purposely to be annoying, unkillable obstacles; and a map made entirely of dead ends and corridors all come together to make a boring and fractured slog largely not worth playing. If the final mechanic had been the core mechanic the entire way through, perhaps Anodyne would be worth the time investment it asks of you. Hopefully some of the lessons learned making it will be applied for its upcoming sequel, and the small bits of potential it does have can shine.",2019-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,69d2af5db6994e2db61d70810ce563af 5d867df193765d677879b97b,PS3Blog.net,,80,"Anodyne is a fun minimalist bite-sized 16-bit infused action-adventure that pays homage to the beloved The Legend of Zelda series while doing its own thing. You can probably finish this one in a handful of hours, and you'll be back for more if you want to get all trophies to add a new Platinum trophy to your collection. ",2019-01-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,69d2af5db6994e2db61d70810ce563af 5d867df193765d677879b979,PS4Blog.net,,75,"Anodyne is a great throwback to the adventure games we used to play back in the day on our Game Boy, and I liked the way we could explore as we played, and that the game doesn't take itself too seriously. I definitively recommend this game to players looking for adventure games on PlayStation 4!",2018-10-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,69d2af5db6994e2db61d70810ce563af 5d867df193765d677879b981,TrueAchievements,Ethan Anderson,80,"Anodyne is indeed reminiscent of 2D Zelda titles, but it manages to not be bound by comparisons as it offers a fresh and welcome take on this style of game.",2018-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,69d2af5db6994e2db61d70810ce563af 5d867df193765d677879b98a,Video Chums,Tyler Hall,65,"On the surface, Anodyne looks a lot like the older Zelda games.",2018-09-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,69d2af5db6994e2db61d70810ce563af 5d867df193765d677879b984,Sick Critic,Samuel Taylor,70,"A botched port doesn't change the fact that Anodyne is worth a shot, with it being a really well done surrealist title.",2018-09-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,69d2af5db6994e2db61d70810ce563af 6149659358073012489198a3,Screen Rant,Nathan Gibson,70,"Like its predecessor, Surgeon Simulator 2 can be a whole lot of fun, and there is certainly a lot more content this time around to keep players entertained for a long while. There’s some great comedy moments that can be had when performing the medical procedures, usually by accidentally pulling off a limb or attaching a body part in a place it shouldn't be. This is magnified during multiplayer, as the chaos of multiple people working on the same patient is very enjoyable. A few players might find the console controls a bit too frustrating and the puzzle segments are not entirely compelling, but it certainly gets a lot more right than it does wrong.",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 61437b94f268facd23b9f9c2,SomosXbox,Fiama Pineda,81,"Surgeon Simulator 2 expands and improves the experience of the original, bringing us a delivery full of content and fun for one and several players, with a correct graphic appearance and somewhat extensive loading times.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 613ba29641309f73da0c2603,TheSixthAxis,Stefan L,60,"Filled with the same style of ridiculous surgical antics as the original, Surgeon Simulator 2 does a remarkably good job of expanding it into an inventive puzzle game. The ""simulator"" genre's brand of obtuse controls and fussy physics objects starts to feel like a chore as you get a few levels in, but share the experience with some friends and there's a good time to be had.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 6137586dea2645107126de8b,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,70,"Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas is a ton of fun with friends, but the ability to walk around takes away some of the simple joy of the original.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 613621f7fcc37bee8d17adb0,Daily Star,Tom Hutchison,50,But it all comes down to control and right now Surgeon Simulator 2 is too broken when it comes to gameplay to really do the great ideas behind the game justice.,2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 6135b643fcc37bee8d17ad19,But Why Tho?,Jason Flatt,60,"If you’re patient and enjoy this game genre, you can certainly get a lot of fun out of Surgeon Simulator 2. With loads of unlockables, challenges, and basically unlimited levels, its concept is strong, its wit is impressive, and its style is very enjoyable. But if you’re looking for a tight and unstressful experience, either give the potentially less finicky PC version a try or skip this one altogether. However, it is free with Game Pass, so it’s certainly worth giving a shot for yourself if you subscribe to the service.",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 613134cb3b0d5cbd8095fe50,GameSpace,Ed Orr,80,"In the long run, Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas is not a game about keeping poor Bob from bleeding out, however. Sure, there are plenty of scalpels and lots of missions but once you’re done cracking ribs with a bar stool or lighting up a lung it’s not the seasonal rewards or cosmetics that will get you coming back for more. Instead, Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas will live or die by your creative skills rather than your deft scalpel skills.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 6131347e3b0d5cbd8095fe42,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,70,"Surgeon Simulator 2: All Access absolutely does what it sets out to do, which is turn “surgical precision” upside down and allow the player to make an absolute mess of what should be the most delicate of procedures, adding physics-based puzzles and escalating objectives that will either frustrate or challenge. In this case, the awkward controls are a feature, not a bug. For anyone who has already played the game, this new version doesn’t add much, but for console owners or anyone new to the title it’s definitely the version to pick up.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 600ff39e0f8974118c939043,Enternity.gr,Dimitris Vasilakis,30,"If you did not find the first game entertaining nor a ""game"", you will probably not appreciate the second game at all.",2021-01-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 5fa927f4038871749d41449d,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,55,"Pointless extension of Surgeon Simulator, which can amuse you only short time.",2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 5f8b4cecfce0972e4e5f7c4b,INDIANTVCZ, Barbora Šalandová,60,"Surgeon Simulator 2 is a great game for a few people who want to have fun one evening with a well-made game. Anyway if you are a lone wolf, the game will offer you not great not terrible story, repetitive operations and very good puzzles.",2020-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 5f654b8a5ac19625d336c332,PC Gamer,Luke Winkie,70,"Surgeon Simulator 2 is a clever, funny puzzle game that renders its ""surgery"" mechanics almost ancillary to the final product.",2020-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 5f63b655f7c1f130627f6d29,FingerGuns,Andy Manson,80,"Retaining what made the first game unique, whilst making it a much more rounded experience that you’ll be more likely to revisit, Surgeon Simulator 2 is a good single-player experience that becomes pretty special in online co-op. Gather some mates and it’s one of the most fun multiplayer experiences of the year.",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 5f607e71f7c1f130627f675b,GameSpot,Chris Button,60,"Surgeon Simulator 2's awkward controls create plenty of hearty chuckles, but they only last so long before the frustration becomes chronic.",2020-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 61c245419e5c48c548d674d1,IGN Spain,Marco Gonzálvez,80,"The chaos of physics returns with Surgeon Simulator 2, the delirious sequel to the original operations simulator. From 4-player Co-op mode to Bossa Labs' new Creation mode, explore an incredible medical facility in this most substantial sequel!",2020-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 5f5350f3f7c1f130627f4ef8,GamingBolt,Ravi Sinha,60,"Surgeon Simulator 2 leverages its predecessor's unique gameplay into a full-fledged experience with a story and co-op. Despite some positives here and there, annoying controls, boring puzzles and tedious gameplay make for an overall trying time.",2020-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 5f52568ef7c1f130627f4d5e,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,75,"Surgeon Simulator 2 is intended to be silly, irreverent fun that keeps you coming back for more and more surgical shenanigans, and in that regard it's a total success.",2020-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 5f50dae2f7c1f130627f48ad,GamingTrend,Ben Lombardo,85,"Bossa Studios took the mayhem of the first game and enhanced it ten-fold. Surgeon Simulator 2 is a blast to play, and even better enjoyed with friends. The unique gameplay, combined with unforgettable co-op experiences and a wholly polished title, makes this game a worthwhile purchase.",2020-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 5f501170f7c1f130627f4812,GameSkinny,Daniel Hollis,80,"For better or for worse, Surgeon Simulator 2 is something entirely different and a game that builds a solid foundation for a strong future.",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 5f4f81e9f7c1f130627f46a1,GameSpew,,60,"Surgeon Simulator 2 has merit as a multiplayer experience, more so if you can get a gin-sodden group of friends involved. But as a single-player game, you’ll find it’s a repetitive step backwards from Surgeon Simulator’s manic shenanigans.",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 5f4e5017f7c1f130627f4387,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,60,"Unfortunately, Bossa Studios lost sight of what made the first Surgeon Simulator brilliant, transforming this direct sequel into a puzzle game ill-suited not only to the deliberately inaccurate control system, but also to the overall tone of the experience.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 5f4cfe1b62b431526f8e322c,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,75,"Surgeon Simulator 2 achieves what it sets out to. But it's really for a very specific type of player and many will not appreciate it. As a game, it's often frustrating and tedious, but since that's intentional I can't really fault the developers for expanding on the original in such a manner.",2020-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,040d6aecf9cd4199abba059d5acfd600 60df669e3efaa6c2fb0bf49d,GameSpace,Ed Orr,70,"Sure, the idea’s aren’t genre defining and the story itself is a bit of a cheesy romp, but when my biggest complaint is that the port to Nintendo Switch could really have done with narrative and UI text that isn’t minuscule, there’s not a lot wrong. Pathway is a wonderfully upbeat ode to adventure flicks of old. The deliberately arcane pixel art shines though while the tone and setting never make gameplay a second fiddle.",2021-07-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 61620fbaf8f7e34903884862,Hey Poor Player,Daymon Trapold,80,"Pathway has a lot to offer. It’s got aspects of a tabletop roleplaying/board/resource management/strategy game all in one. And while that may sound like a confusing mash-up, it’s executed quite well. Really, my biggest complaint is the steep difficulty curve, as each mission seems significantly more difficult than the one before it. While there are options to reduce the difficulty, even still it felt needlessly hard at times. The last thing I’d like to mention about this game is something I haven’t encountered before: the ability to turn off the violence against the dogs in the game. Sometimes you will be attacked by dogs, and there is an option that when you defeat them, rather than dying, you can have them simply run away. As a lover of doggos (especially my derpy dog, Link), I found this to be a wonderful addition to the game.",2021-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 60b78a1e519b90cb4e27a7cd,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,80,"Pathway still overall does a great job of feeling like a procedurally generated Indiana Jones adventure, as you take a motley crew of 1930s adventurers on a quest to beat the crap out of Nazis and prevent cultists from unleashing doom. The variety of options, whether it's the lengthy list of characters, possible events, or combat scenarios, help make this game a joy to play and even revisit. There might only be five campaigns, but the well-done procedural generation makes each run unique enough to warrant a repeat viewing.",2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 60b42eeeb2b61298b12c1834,Game Rant,Pam K. Ferdinand,60,"Pathway overall feels like a lite version of a turn-based game, and the monotony sets in fairly quickly. There are no plot twists to keep the story engaging, because there really is no story but rather the shallow foundation of one. Although the game can be beaten in 10 to 20 hours, it's questionable whether many gamers will see it through to the end. It may suck players in for a while, but the game simply is not dynamic enough to maintain interest long term. In the end, Pathway feels all the more dissatisfying because it had such potential. Robotality’s creation can be compared to an itch under the skin that can almost be scratched, but not quite.",2021-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 60afb5d357ed0e0490ae30b2,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,50,"Pathway is a competent game. Just competent. Definitely not great, maybe not even good, but certainly competent. It's blend of randomized storytelling and XCOM-style combat is well done, but it doesn't prove to remain consistently entertaining in the long run. Those of you who are absolutely starved for this kind of game may want to cautiously investigate. Otherwise, just pick up the XCOM 2 Collection or Mario + Rabbids for a much more enjoyable take on the genre.",2021-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 60b07b4457ed0e0490ae3137,Impulsegamer,Bennie Fulks,80,"The journey is long, the adventure is dangerous, your chances of success and survival? Well that's up to you... It's time to load up.",2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 60b07bb757ed0e0490ae313c,Screen Rant,Eva Herinkova,80,"Overall, Pathway is a game for fans of the adventure genre and stands out thanks to its archeological spin. The story is a bit cheesy, but not in a way that feels generic and unoriginal, and traveling through the desert fighting Nazis and cultists while rationing gasoline and supplies is a fun challenge that's not too overwhelming. While it's disappointing that the game suffers from technical issues on occasion, in general, it runs well docked, and offers engaging gameplay that doesn't overstay its welcome on Nintendo Switch.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 60ad151557ed0e0490ae2c5c,FingerGuns,Toby Andersen,60,"Pathway is a serviceable roguelite built around the fun idea of tailing Nazis across the desert in a jeep. However it lacks personality, character and narrative worth getting invested in. Its combat will satisfy for a time but quickly becomes too familiar for genre fans, and too dull for anyone else to jump aboard.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 5d867f9093765d67787a5489,GameGrin,,60,"An enjoyable game that leaves you longing for a bit more depth and complexity. While it may feel like it's a missed opportunity at a great concept, it may yet turn out to be a real gem.",2019-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 5d867f9093765d67787a548a,IND13,Rahul Shirke,85,"Whether it's the allure of recruiting a new teammate or uncovering lost treasures in ancient tombs, there's always something to expect when you play Pathway.",2019-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 5d867f8f93765d67787a5481,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Nic Reuben,,I think it’s a generally inoffensive game with extremely charming presentation that’s badly suited for the ritualistic plonking down of oneself in front of a chunky desktop PC,2019-04-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 5d867f8f93765d67787a5487,IGN,Mike Epstein,70,"Pathway brings together RPG tactics and roguelite progression with a unique Indiana Jones setting, but it doesn't have the depth to feel replayable.",2019-04-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 5d867f8f93765d67787a5485,GameSkinny,Jason Coles,60,"While Pathway has a lot of interesting ideas, none of them are executed in a way that makes them compelling. Chucklefish nails the setting of the pulp era but not the feeling.",2019-04-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 60b07b7c57ed0e0490ae313a,Everyeye.it,Claudio Cugliandro,70,"Pathway achieves its goal in an excellent way, not adding anything revolutionary to the most traditional formula of its kind but without fully adhering to its structures. The product distances itself from the canons enough to be decidedly deserving: bluntly recommended to fans of the genre, who for about ten hours will be able to surprise themselves at every new crossroads, living with curiosity every event, every clash and every new random discovery.",2019-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 5d867f8f93765d67787a5483,GameSpot,David Wildgoose,60,Pathway is a workmanlike XCOM-lite whose breezy tone stumbles into some tired tropes.,2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 5d867f8f93765d67787a547c,RPG Fan,Bob Richardson,79,"A worthwhile excursion, Pathway's unrealized potential hurts my heart. ",2019-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 5d867f8f93765d67787a547a,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,68,"Pathway can count on an outstanding art direction, but there are many issues preventing the players to fully enjoy the game.",2019-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 5d867f8f93765d67787a547e,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,40,"Pathway may look nice and have a cool progression system, but the core gameplay is simply too lackluster and repetitive to be worth the recommendation.",2019-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 5d867f8f93765d67787a5478,PC Gamer,Samuel Horti,57,"Crisp combat let down by boring enemies, repetitive missions and a disconnected story.",2019-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 5d867f8f93765d67787a5475,OnlySP,Rebecca Hills-Duty,40,"Pathway is a decent game, but it could be superb if a few more events were added into the randomised event tiles and the campaign storyline was strengthened. The combat has a solid strategy core to it, and the music and visuals are both brilliantly crafted. Variety is the spice of life and video games; Pathway just needs to add a bit more of that spice to make it stunning.",2019-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 5d867f8f93765d67787a5473,TechRaptor,Austin Suther,90,"Pathway throws in a lot of different gameplay elements, but it does everything well. The strategic combat is simple and fluid, and doesn't outstay its welcome. The vignette-like adventures are palatable and entertaining. And perhaps best of all, it's one of the best looking pixelized games in recent memory.",2019-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,8c02538c55314c22b0e2216502bdac20 5d8672d093765d6778754bbf,Gaming Masters,Eddie Stubbington,82,"Anno 2205 is a crazy amount of fun, with a wide variety of locations, activities and a fairly rich campaign it's hard to put down.",2017-12-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d093765d6778754bb6,Cubed3,Ian Soltes,30,"This may be a bit harsh, but, at the end of the day, positives in favour of Anno 2205 are hard to come by, while shortcomings are abundant. Everything about it feels like a sleazy, cheap, cash-in title made by a company seeking to wring the final few coins out of a franchise it doesn't care about than a legitimate attempt at a game. It feels like the developers simply slapped on some pretty graphics in the hopes of fooling people, marked the price up to off-set the lack of an online shop, then kicked it out the door to sucker people into paying far more than they would have otherwise for such a boring and underwhelming title.",2016-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754bdc,GameGrin,Alex Hamilton,55,"Playing Anno 2205 gives one the feeling that something is missing, like a half-written novel or a song containing only the chorus. The possibilities of the setting are barely scratched upon, while the city-building, as competent as it is on the surface, leaves a lot to be desired for challenge.",2015-12-31T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d093765d6778754ba3,SomHráč.sk,Ľudovít Matejovič,70,"Anno 2205 is a decent continuation of the franchise that instead of simply recycling its predecessors brings some revolutionary elements to the table as well. However, after a longer period of playing, the bitter taste of untapped potential remains in your mouth.",2015-12-30T05:00:00.000Z,False,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754cb4,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,60,"It's fairly enjoyable, but wait for a sale",2015-12-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754c2d,Kill Screen,Will Partin,55,"Still, glorious though Anno 2205's cityscapes may be, a game that justifies the banality of numerical mechanics through visual sensation alone is inevitably one that provokes the question of whether or not it needed to exist at all. From this respect, Anno 2205 might have more in common with Photoshop or Illustrator than with its predecessors; for me, its most compelling purpose wasn't doing something, but making something. Whether or not that makes for a fulfilling experience is an open question; that Anno 2205 could be so much more is not.",2015-12-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754c36,GameSpot,Daniel Starkey,50,"Anno 2205 wears a distant future sci-fi aesthetic, but does nothing of substance or import with the premise.",2015-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754c27,Digitally Downloaded,,70,"Anno 2205 is a stellar city-building experience that rewards and demands precision in planning. It makes the compromises that real city management requires central to its mechanics, and the strong environmental theme helps to make it contextually relevant today.",2015-11-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d093765d6778754bb9,COGconnected,Nicholas Plouffe,60,"There's definitely a market for this game, but I completely understand why so many long-time fans are so upset.",2015-11-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754c43,God is a Geek,Chris White,70,"Anno 2205 offers plenty of enjoyment, but may not appeal to the hardcore strategist.",2015-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754bdf,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,70,"Even if some of it feels a little extraneous, like trying to keep investors and executives happy with god knows how many future toys and bits of entertainment, Anno 2205 is still absorbing. Plus it looks fantastic to boot, with animation and visuals that are some of the best ever seen in this type of game.",2015-11-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d093765d6778754bae,Wccftech,Chris Wray,78,"Anno 2205 is a fun and fulfilling game, it's excellent to watch your colonies grow, but after your first one or two playthroughs it's going to become a little too much of doing the same thing. It's in dire need for extra maps and areas with a little more competition thrown in from either the AI or multiplayer competition.",2015-11-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754c33,Metro GameCentral,Alex Hudson,60,"A minor entry in the venerable city building series, which has some interesting ideas and visuals but too little in the way of gameplay depth.",2015-11-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754c46,GamingBolt,Ravi Sinha,60,"Anno 2205 seems like it had promise but was subsequently scaled back on release. It's a decent diversion with some more than decent visuals but you'll crave so much more, especially after Cities: Skylines.",2015-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754c30,PC Gamer,Angus Morrison,73,"An ideal gateway into the city management sim, but with too little room for forward-planning.",2015-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d093765d6778754bc2,Hardcore Gamer,Sean Hannley,60,"Anno 2205 succeeds where many in the genre have failed in creating an interesting looking world that the player can care about. Experienced players of the city sim and strategy genres won't find anything new here, though, instead finding one of the most rudimentary offerings in terms of mechanics on the market today.",2015-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754ca8,We Got This Covered,Joseph Banham,70,"Anno 2205 is a gorgeous looking economy builder with an impressive scale and scope. A few poor gameplay decisions tarnish the overall experience, but it will no doubt still have city-building devotees glued to their computer screens. ",2015-11-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754be2,Post Arcade (National Post),Scott Lilwall,80,"If you're a long-time fan of the series though, you'll probably be a bit put off by some of the changes and a very real drop in difficulty. It likely won't be enough to knock your favourite version of the series off of your hard drive, but at least it could sit comfortably beside it.",2015-11-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754ca2,IGN,T.J. Hafer,70,Anno 2205 is an engaging and strategic city builder with a forgettable story and too little motivation beyond profit.,2015-11-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754cb7,Softpedia,Andrei Dumitrescu,80,"Anno 2205 is good city builder with an interesting take on the future of humanity and with plenty of humanity, the kind of video game that a player can spend tens of hours with as long as he is interested in making all his cities run at peak efficiency all of the time.",2015-11-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754c9f,USgamer,Mike Williams,70,"Anno 2205 is a satisfying city builder for those who may think that Cities: Skylines can be a bit complex. It looks great, building your cities is a breeze, and managing resources is easy. Unfortunately, once you've finished the campaign, there's not much left but more optimization and expansion. No mods or DLC make this a rather finite game.",2015-11-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754c39,GamingTrend,Justin Pauls,85,"If you are at all on the fence on finding a game which can deliver a rich experience and dozens of hours of gameplay with a great mix of resource management, city building and RTS combat, this just might fit the bill.",2015-11-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754cb1,Examiner,Cory Wells,80,"Anno 2205 certainly offers enough to keep your time consumed. If you are looking for quick battles, you might want to pass on this. There is a ton of growth and micromanaging in the game as upgrading units, factories, and trading is only half of the game. There are no quick combats to jump into, as the combats are incorporated with the progression of your colonies. The game is slow paced as building a sustainable economy is the key to spreading out to other colonies and doing the exact same thing again, just with different environments and resources involved. The more structures that become available to build, you will need resources from different areas for these to thrive. People will also leave your areas and abandon their homes if you cannot please them. This game offers a bit of everything from the real time strategy universe. If you have the time on your hands, Anno 2205 is worth the investment if you are a strategy fan.",2015-11-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754cae,GameWatcher,TJ Denzer,75,"Anno 2205 has so much going on and makes all of your tasking varied and interesting. One game is three different building sims with real-time strategy naval battles peppered in and everything moves in a way that makes it compelling and addictive instead of overwhelming. It's an ambitious improvement in a lot of ways over Anno 2070. Unfortunately, the technical issues keep it from being the perfect entry in the series that it wants to be.",2015-11-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754cab,CGMagazine,Jake Yanik,75,Anno 2205 can be relaxing and rewarding.,2015-11-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754ca5,Critical Hit,Matthew Figueira,80,"Anno 2205 is a solid city-building and economic management game, one that provides an addictive experience. As the end game draws on however, some players may experience fatigue and move on. Fans however, will find a sim that will eat up dozens of hours of their time, especially if they are out to establish a perfectly balanced economy.",2015-11-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754c2a,Gaming Nexus,Travis Huinker,95,"Anno 2205 earns a high recommendation for city-building and economy-management enthusiasts. The game builds upon previous series installments by refining the gameplay to further improve its best elements. In particular, the addition of the Arctic and Moon environments provide the series' best-yet sandboxes for building cities. City-building fans can rejoice: Anno 2205 is the next game they need to pick up.",2015-11-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d093765d6778754b9c,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,80,"I've been addicted to 2205 all week, but remain disappointed Blue Byte doesn't push its ideas further with each new entry. The future's impressive. Just not quite as different as you might think.",2015-11-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 5d8672d193765d6778754c3c,ACG,Jeremy Penter,100,,2015-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,b14d60867fc34e6687e20f1cb98d6d74 6055f681cfbed43e46464b86,XboxEra,Austin Nelson,85,"State of Decay 2 is a legitimately great game. The zombie apocalypse genre is oversaturated at this point, but State of Decay is able to find its own lane and provide genuinely unique and interesting mechanics that very few other games can pull off. The game as it stands today has seen a massive improvement over what launched in 2018, and Undead Labs should be proud of how the game has evolved.",2021-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5fdd6a198add7352830ff0ad,Geeks Under Grace,,75,State of Decay 2 is a huge improvement over its 2013 predecessor.,2020-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d86803c93765d67787a91ca,Spaziogames,Paolo Sirio,78,"State of Decay 2: Heartland is a good story-driven DLC, although a bit unbalanced and nothing really new",2019-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be593765d677878dce6,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,95,"State of Decay 2 can take its place on the throne. King of zombie apocalypse simulations. It's still rough in spots, but they rarely take away from the enjoyment of the game. The choose your own apocalypse update went above and beyond the call of duty. They could slapped some extra damage and health on the zombies and called it a day. Instead, they went into detail and tweaked every system in a way that plays them off one another in beautiful, blood plague filled harmony.",2019-03-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be493765d677878dca4,The A.V. Club,Sam Barsanti,,"State Of Decay 2 occasionally feels like the perfect “podcast game,” the sort of experience best served by shutting your brain off and checking off items on a to-do list while gradually improving your little community. But its best moments don’t click when playing that way.",2019-01-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 6161e65a10b39c41d6ea2ffc,Daily Mirror,Charlene Bougourd,80,"I look forward to continuing my quest to save my little community. I really like the game and if you like open world games with a lot of grinding and running back and forth like i do, I cannot see why you wouldn’t enjoy it. Apart from the visual bugs, I think this game could do well. I hope people give it the chance is deserves.",2018-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be493765d677878dc9e,Bazimag,,64,"State of Decay 2 is an apocalyptic game that also acts as a grave for some genuine ideas. Theoretically, developers had lots of ideas and plans, but they could not bring about the success in them and due to this, the output product is tainted with lots of problems. We hope that they articulate their plans and ideas more once they decide to move on to State of Decay 3.",2018-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be593765d677878dcde,Digiato,,67,"Undead Labs has broken a wing out of two necessary to fly and this has caused the IP's downfall. State of Decay now is a game like Sea of Thieves and Recore, or to be exact another disappointing exclusive from Microsoft.",2018-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be493765d677878dca6,Gamer Escape,Andrew Copeland,70,"What it really comes down to for State of Decay 2 is that unless you like games with slow resource gathering grinds, and don’t mind an odd bug here or there, this game isn’t going to be for you. The multiplayer can be enjoyable with friends, but at the end of the day, it just barely sets itself above the previous game in the series.",2018-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be493765d677878dcb1,The Jimquisition,Jim Sterling,,"State of Decay 2 is fine only because State of Decay is fine. As a sequel, Undead Labs' retread is a letdown.",2018-07-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be493765d677878dc7e,Paste Magazine,Cameron Kunzelman,63,"Overall, I have some mixed feelings about State of Decay 2. It is a game that feels less focused than its predecessor despite making strong moves to deepen the experience in every realm. Focusing in on the details somehow made the game lose something; the steps the game took forward cost something fundamental and core to the experience.",2018-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be493765d677878dc81,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,88,"State of Decay 2 excels as survival sim with zombies strewn about a decaying world and really does provide near endless hours of grinding zombies down, hunting and scavenging for more resource, destroying Plaguehearts in hopes of finding a cure, and managing communities. In more ways than one, State of Decay 2 is the pinnacle of zombie survival, successfully melding numerous genres into a dismal world nigh devoid of hope. Amidst the overwhelming tide of darkness lies a small ray of hope within your community.",2018-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be593765d677878dced,SomHráč.sk,Daniel Janák,70,"State of Decay 2 is just a better version of the first State of Decay game, but it has plenty of technical issues. For zombie fans, it's still good game.",2018-06-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be493765d677878dc84,PCMag,Gabriel Zamora,60,"This zombie-crushing survival game features solid base-building systems and RPG development, but repetition and bugs bog the experience.",2018-06-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be493765d677878dc6a,IGN Middle East,Islam Ibrahim,80,"State of Decay 2 is one of the best survival and zombie games I have ever tried on the current generation of consoles. It is a game that offers an open world and gives you great freedom to do what you wish and create your base as you see fit. In repelling zombie hordes, is a great RPG game and worth trying of course compared to the price of only 30$.",2018-06-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be493765d677878dc70,VGProfessional,Nazih Fares,73,"State of Decay 2 is a disappointing game but not really a failure. While Undead Labs have managed to add so many elements that were missing in the original title, they sadly failed to fix the same bugs that kind of plagued the first game. Good intention, but bad execution, yet I'm sure some hardcore sandbox and survival management players will enjoy it.",2018-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be493765d677878dc7b,The Outerhaven Productions,Keith Mitchell,80,"State of Decay 2 basically takes everything that made the first game enjoyable, tosses in base building and more interesting NPCs. The combat is just as visceral and you'll still fight to stay alive in this post-apocalyptic zombie-filled world. A tad repetitive at times but still has more than enjoy to keep you entertained.",2018-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be493765d677878dc78,Jump Dash Roll,Andrew Phillips,60,"State of Decay 2 feels very much like a remake of the original (or how it should have been released initially) rather than a new game, complete with bugs galore and tedious long term gameplay.",2018-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5de0a96cad4f81777e1f3ca2,But Why Tho?,Rashaad Johnson,80,"I’m addicted to this game, especially playing it with friends. Playing solo gives you that constant on edge feeling, but when you’re playing with friends it can lessen that – unless your friends are just as on edge as you are.",2018-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be493765d677878dc73,Game Rant,Dalton Cooper,60,"Fans of the original game will like State of Decay 2, but others will be unable to look past its numerous technical issues, underwhelming co-op, and ugly graphics.",2018-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be393765d677878dc34,Game Debate,Jon Sutton,55,"Ultimately, State of Decay 2 has proven a disappointment. Undead Labs laid the groundwork with the original, but it's failed to build upon this to any noticeable degree. It's a much prettier, just as buggy, State of Decay 1.5. To some, just having more may be enough, but it would've been nice to see them push the boat out just a little bit more. Perhaps they should've done that MMO zombie survival game after all...",2018-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be593765d677878dcf0,Geek Culture,Jake Su,73,"A good, competent survival game that builds on the original, State of Decay 2 has plenty to love, but also plenty to improve on.",2018-06-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be393765d677878dc47,ZTGD,Ken McKown,70,State of Decay 2 feels like a pretty run-of-the-mill sequel. It packs in more while refining less.,2018-06-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be393765d677878dc3a,GameGrin,Oliver Smith,60,"With hardly any other true zombie survival simulations on the market, Undead Labs present a competent horror game. It's rough around the edges, with many bugs and features that feel lacklustre, and a multiplayer that doesn't fully deliver on its promise, but it's still a fun ride with many other improvements over the original. For all of its faults, it's an adventure you can rely on if you were a fan of the first.",2018-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be493765d677878dcbd,Geek Culture Podcast,Josh Garibay,50,"State of Decay 2 is a moderate upgrade from its predecessor, providing an expanded environment and the heavily-requested cooperative play. What begins as a genuine care for the community of unique individuals assembled under an ever-developing roof quickly becomes a tedious venture to endure glitches that are more frightening than the undead wandering the streets. Staying one step ahead of the game’s issues becomes more of a focal point than actually enjoying what the game set out to do. After some much needed tender loving care from Undead Labs, State of Decay 2 may eventually become a zombie apocalypse simulator worth your time.",2018-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be393765d677878dc41,Sirus Gaming,Lexuzze Tablante,80,"While State of Decay 2 may not be visually appealing, the thrill and excitement that the game provides shine the most. Even the fear of losing one of your best lieutenants in the community is there. You have to treat the game like it was the real thing – a real zombie apocalypse. It’s a unique zombie game experience you never get to come across frequently. In short, State of Decay 2 is your ultimate zombie simulator.",2018-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be493765d677878dc4a,Impulsegamer,Nathan Misa,70,State of Decay 2 is an immersive and mechanically interesting zombie-survival gameplay experience - whenever the bugs aren't plaguing player progress.,2018-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be393765d677878dc37,The Games Machine,Danilo Dellafrana,86,"State of Decay 2 proves to be better than the first chapter in all its aspects, despite the limitations of the new multiplayer mode. On Xbox One it's more weak on the technical side, but the price remains great in all the cases.",2018-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be393765d677878dc31,Oyungezer Online,Utku Çakır,40,State of Decay 2 is a game riddled with bugs and poor design choices. It is one of the buggiest games I have ever played in my career.,2018-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be393765d677878dc2f,GameSkinny,,60,"Undead Labs succeeds in making players care about their community in the zombie apocalypse, but fails to offer up something new.",2018-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be393765d677878dc45,Niche Gamer,Cody Long,60,"As it stands, it's a fun enough budget title that fails to live up to the expectation of fans, including myself. I wanted a game that expanded on all the good things from SoD 1 and fixed some of the issues. What I got was basically a retread with a new coat of paint.",2018-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be393765d677878dbf9,DualShockers,Ben Bayliss,70,"This post contains affiliate links where DualShockers gets a small commission on sales. Any and all support helps keep DualShockers as a standalone, independent platform for less-mainstream opinions and news coverage.",2018-05-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be393765d677878dc3d,Easy Allies,Ben Moore,60,State of Decay 2 is a game full of promise blanketed by bugs and an undercooked structure.,2018-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be393765d677878dc0c,Areajugones,Alfonso Cánovas,65,"State of Decay 2 aims to be better than its predecessor, and it is. However,characters´ modeling, bugs and poor optimization on PC are too much for this game. It is still an entertaining game, but its clearly unfinished.",2018-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be493765d677878dc6d,PushStartPlay,Harris Iqbal,70,A promising and fun game let down by a myriad of technical issues.,2018-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be393765d677878dc09,Slant Magazine,Jeremy Winslow,50,"In the end, State of Decay 2 doesn't flip the script on the themes we've come to associate with the zombie apocalypses of our popular entertainments. Worse, the game doesn't even bother to make it seem like its characters even want to be alive in the world.",2018-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be393765d677878dc0f,New Game Network,Tim Reid,76,"State of Decay 2 refines and builds upon the formula of managing the survival of a group during a zombie apocalypse, with mostly well balanced difficulty and smooth co-op integration making up for plain visuals and some rough edges.",2018-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be393765d677878dbff,GamePro,Michael Cherdchupan,70,"Game-mechanically interesting, but dramatically pale hybrid of survival horror and RPG for (multi) players with a passion for collecting things.",2018-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be393765d677878dbfc,GameCrate,Christopher Atwood,73,"State of Decay 2 feels like it's trying too hard to force the player to do too much. There's no way for the player to really control the way they absorb the experience and more than a few of the mechanics break the careful relationship the rest of the game tries to foster. Overall, it's the kind of game that you want to love, but that needs a lot of work.",2018-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5d867be393765d677878dbf6,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Brendan Caldwell,,"If you play in co-op, you'll probably be able to ignore the flaws long enough to have a jolly evening or two with some friends (Windows 10 friends only, of course) and if you're dead set on rolling around in the blood and gore, I suggest this is how you play it.",2018-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,73fbe4d673504c2a80261cf6bfcff20f 5eea92dbd88e035744c17e40,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,60,"Might & Magic: Chess Royale brings the f2p game to smartphones in a very direct way, with the achievements of fast and uncomplicated competitive gameplay, ideal for disconnecting and not loading your head. But also, without any remarkable additions, that on a desktop platform will certainly be missed for a competitive online game. Fast games of fantasy-medieval ""chess"" against other people, this is what you get.",2020-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,742f762ba0094daea72d91153433fb45 5e995a9dbdf729557ef48a8a,Worth Playing,Jared Hall,67,"All in all, despite Might & Magic: Chess Royale being free to play, I have a hard time recommending the game as anything other than an introduction to auto-battlers or a very casual experience to distract a few minutes while waiting in line. It's overly simplified and displays little in the way of character. With several games of this nature on the market, it's difficult to see how Chess Royale could compete.",2020-04-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,742f762ba0094daea72d91153433fb45 5e38ca6ba575185e266f1c3b,PC Gamer,Alistair Jones,70,"It might seem gimmicky, but Chess Royale is an effective introduction to an often-confusing genre.",2020-02-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,742f762ba0094daea72d91153433fb45 5e348a973ca0110701ecc49b,The Digital Fix,James Eckhoff,60,"Might & Magic: Chess Royale is an excellent game for passing small bits of time, though the lack of depth makes it feel stale over time. Nothing revolutionary has been added to either genre here. Regardless, if proper updates persist, this could be an excellent addition to the autobattler genre.",2020-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,742f762ba0094daea72d91153433fb45 5e3485453ca0110701ecc3d2,The Games Machine,Nicolò Paschetto,78," Might & Magic: Chess Royale is a decent representative of auto chess games, taking most mechanics from existing competitors. The hybridation with battle royale genre is only taken so far, which is a true pity.",2020-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,742f762ba0094daea72d91153433fb45 5e39cf2ea575185e266f1e56,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Matt Cox,,"Whether Might & Magic: Chess Royale can grow to the point where I’d recommend it to everyone rather than just genre newcomers is a different kettle of spuds, though. Perhaps more toppings will spice up the potato, but what’s here is tuna mayo. Predictable and nice, if you like that sort of thing, but quick to go stale. ",2020-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,742f762ba0094daea72d91153433fb45 60d9e494c39fc6608bcd7430,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,60,"Destroy All Humans returns in a remake that refreshes the original's visuals, modernises its controls and adds a few new weapon and traversal upgrades to proceedings, all whilst failing to make any meaningful changes to the game's rather outdated core gameplay. What's here is still silly fun, for sure - decimating dullard humans with Crypto's high tech alien gadgets and unstoppable flying saucer can still provide some chaotic catharsis - but there's no denying this one's showing its age mechanically and newcomers to the series may well be left feeling a little underwhelmed.",2021-06-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,b97a6ef46c4f4eaaa2dc324693df0765 6253ae54008489e208d7e9b4,Capsule Computers,Travis Bruno,70,Destroy All Humans! is a fun and modernized action game that is held back by its 2005 design structure.,2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,b97a6ef46c4f4eaaa2dc324693df0765 5f2c1993d88e035744c1e6c9,Movies Games and Tech,Sean McCarthy,70,"I had a great time with this which was enhanced due to having played the original, I also really liked the old school feel to the gameplay though after over a decade later, the mechanics feel more than just a little dated compared to more recent action games. The asking price does reflect this is a “would be fun to play” than a “must have right now” game. Playing the game does mean having to go back to a very old style of video game and its an adjustment that many may not be able to make but once you do get a chance to play this, you might just find yourself having more fun than you expected to.",2020-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,b97a6ef46c4f4eaaa2dc324693df0765 5f20400ed88e035744c1c18a,ZTGD,Ken McKown,80,Destroy All Humans! Is still a fun game in 2020.,2020-07-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,b97a6ef46c4f4eaaa2dc324693df0765 5f33a1c6145c006468c3bc32,Game Informer,Joe Juba,60,"This remake successfully preserves the Destroy All Humans experience, regardless of whether it's fun or funny today",2020-07-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,b97a6ef46c4f4eaaa2dc324693df0765 5f27de1fd88e035744c1d9a1,GameByte,Oliver Hope,,Destroy All Humans! is such a welcome break from the real world right now. The comedy still holds up all these years after the original release of the game and the storyline is still very solid.,2020-07-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,b97a6ef46c4f4eaaa2dc324693df0765 5f23baf1d88e035744c1ce22,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,85,"It may be a bit of a stretch to see if any game holds up after 15 years, but Destroy All Humans! is still a mindless romp of manic mass destruction that excels in the replayability department. A brilliantly polished slice of nostalgia, Destroy All Humans! knows exactly where to focus its energies with its silly story, updated gameplay and a graphical overhaul that is light-years ahead of the original invasion.",2020-07-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,b97a6ef46c4f4eaaa2dc324693df0765 5d8676ea93765d677876e1b3,Cubed3,Josh Di Falco,60,"With lots of references to pop-culture, this parody of an alien invasion contains all the jokes and humour that one would expect from a Mars Attacks! clone, and Destroy All Humans! does not disappoint. However, the humour cannot atone for the poor gameplay mechanics on foot that feel clunky and outdated, though the saucer sequences do save it somewhat. There's a real lack of variety with the missions, with most repeating themselves constantly with different enemies. The few stealth missions are really fun, but they aren't used to their fullest potential, while the HoloBob can be cumbersome at times due to how easy it is to have Crypto's cover blown by the always watching Majestic. For fans wanting to relive the classic, Destroy All Humans! is worth a purchase. However, for newcomers wanting an alien invasion title, this may not be enough to satisfy those otherworldly desires.",2016-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,b97a6ef46c4f4eaaa2dc324693df0765 5d8676ea93765d677876e1ea,Twinfinite,Jordan Oloman,80,"Regardless of the lack of new content, this game was and still is a seriously funny, perhaps underrated title from the PS2 era. The gameplay still feels solid on a fancy new controller, and it’s always going to be an interesting premise, in this case executed well. If you’re looking for a nostalgic way to pass the time, I’d like to think this is the game for you.",2016-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,b97a6ef46c4f4eaaa2dc324693df0765 5d8676ea93765d677876e1bc,Entertainment Buddha,Ana Febo,70,"While the graphics could have been worked on a little better, $19.99 is still a good price to pay for a game that has plenty to do.",2016-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,b97a6ef46c4f4eaaa2dc324693df0765 5d8676ea93765d677876e1bf,PressA2Join,Daniel Pitt,70,"""While you won’t necessarily be phoning home with this remastered version of Destroy all Humans! there are certainly enough comedic moments and chaotic behaviour on offer to make for an entertaining and worthwhile experience.""",2016-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,b97a6ef46c4f4eaaa2dc324693df0765 5d8676ea93765d677876e1b9,GamingTrend,Ron Burke,55,"A straight port from 2005, Destroy All Humans! is not pretty to look at, but the writing has held up well over the last decade. That said, nostalgia can’t fix the repetitive gameplay of Destroy All Humans!, and technical glitches mar the fun on tap. If you want a trip down memory lane, you might catch this on a sale, but it’s hardly a must-have in its current technical state and price point.",2016-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,b97a6ef46c4f4eaaa2dc324693df0765 5d8676ea93765d677876e1f0,Hardcore Gamer,Chris Shive,70,"Destroy All Humans! shows its age under the coat of HD makeup, but still holds up well.",2016-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,b97a6ef46c4f4eaaa2dc324693df0765 6111f92581dfdd2baab61bc5,WayTooManyGames,Thomas Medina,90,"I play this game for the same reason I play any action game. Not because of a brand new updated raid tier, but because I simply enjoy playing the game so much. And I never knew how much I wanted an MMO like that until I started playing Swords of Legends: Online. And I personally can’t think of any higher praise than that.",2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,3e4df039772c47999a1b0769e847ea94 610d42622956a704054de348,SECTOR.sk,Oto Schultz,70,"Swords of Legends Online is an amazingly dreadful experience mainly because of it's poorly executed localization, but nevertheless it seize to amaze you with it's stunning beauty, thoughtful mechanics and captivating gameplay that doesn't let you go easily when you dive into it.",2021-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e4df039772c47999a1b0769e847ea94 611ab205d43f314421a91291,CGMagazine,Dayna Eileen,75,"Swords of Legends Online takes your standard MMO and turns it into a visually stunning journey. Though levelling is tedious and there is a steep learning curve, the endgame in SOLO is engaging, and it will remain a staple in my MMO rotation.",2021-07-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e4df039772c47999a1b0769e847ea94 60fbe8ca357a0c5af5f9f214,Wccftech,Chris Wray,65,"Sword of Legends Online has so much to offer, but it's sadly gated off by utterly terribly localisation in the text, the cutscenes, voice acting and - worst of all - the UI. If you can get around this and the horribly slow and tedious levelling process, there are a wealth of features to dig into, some that give this one of the better endgames in any MMO, particularly a non-subscription and non-P2W title. With excellent combat, only enhanced as the game progresses, and features like player housing, pets, extra narrative elements like character biographies (somewhat more understandable than the core story) and more, it's worth the grind, even though the grind is atrocious. On balance, for MMO fans who are used to, and can put up with this sort of nonsense.",2021-07-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e4df039772c47999a1b0769e847ea94 60f74362b9cbeafd13a23a61,PC Gamer,Steven Messner,65,"Swords of Legends Online's endgame is great, but you're going to have to put up with a lot of crap to get to it.",2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,3e4df039772c47999a1b0769e847ea94 60c6f53aa0046674aed16991,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Agustín Raluy,78,"This new version is on the one hand a technical improvement in terms of optimization, speed and performance, but also the playable content is expanded, including more memories, dialogues, decisions and even three new endings to add to those that were already in the original edition. , multiplying the replayability of the title.",2021-06-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 6089f9596a418dc538cba861,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,72,"I did not play the original release, so I can’t compare this new version to the old or verify its improvements or the effectiveness of its multiple ending variants, but if the game’s frequent load times have been improved, they must have been really egregious before. In the end, although The Signifier Director’s Cut has a solid intellectual conceit and an interesting story to tell, I’m just not convinced that a point-and-click puzzle game is the ideal medium for telling it. Despite its improvements, it’s still rough around the edges in lots of little ways. Still, the new release of the game manages to drop more than a few thought bombs for later contemplation, so while The Signifier Director’s Cut lacks in polish and execution, it is worth checking out for fans of the point-and-click genre and brainy games in general.",2021-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5fe0e4ad8add7352830ff33b,GameMAG,,60,"The Signifier have a quite an original concept, but falls short to hold any momentum with repetative sections and and a mess of hastily forgotten plot points. If only the dev team had a bigger budget, then maybe this game could become something entirely else.",2020-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5fc73edf038871749d41742e,BaziCenter,Mohammad Talebian,70,"If you are looking for a Walking Simulator with a great story and lots of innovations, The Signifier might be a good option for you. A game that will be one of your most unique experiences ever even though it's suffering from some fundamental issues.",2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5fbe323d038871749d416792,TheSixthAxis,,70,The Signifier is almost an essential experience for anybody looking for a sophisticated and complex meditation on the effects of technological progress on the nature of humanity but as a game it doesn't quite hang together. Even more frustrating is the fact that its short running time means that it ends just as it's starting to find its feet. As a result it's a title that I am really glad that I have played but can't fully commit to recommending it.,2020-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5faaa327038871749d414886,The Games Machine,Claudio Magistrelli,70,"The Signifier is an ambitious game that is also aware of its limits. Unfortunately, that is not enough to elevate it among the greats. It offers a great, alienating and at times disturbing atmosphere, but its strongest suit is tackling issues that force the player out of his comfort zone. Unfortunately, mechanics are not as strong as the atmosphere, which makes the short duration (about six hours) a good choice. The ending is a bit fuzzy, however – and probably a setup for a sequel.",2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5f9c2bdefce0972e4e5f943c,TechRaptor,James Bentley,70,"The Signifier is a sign of something great. Its story is intriguing and the way it conceptualises all its effort is wonderful. That being said, the general presentation lets it down somewhat and the short playtime left me wanting much more.",2020-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5f9c1707fce0972e4e5f9426,Jump Dash Roll,Shaun McHugh,50,"The Signifier promises a lot, but doesn't deliver. However, you can't deny Playmestudio have made something unique and I look forward to seeing future titles from the studio.",2020-10-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5f98b55afce0972e4e5f8d71,SelectButton,Marcus Jones,70,"The Signifier is a relatively solid interactive experience where you dive deeply into the ideas of self, psychology, technology, and the eventually marrying of the two and the potential ramifications. The mindscape, and some of the creepy factors within, are the best parts of the game and something I recommend anyone see at least once, given how it's presented. But, I also wonder if there's enough meat to the average gamer. It's an intriguing enough story with some twists, but there's only so much to do.",2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5f97c916fce0972e4e5f8c23,Cubed3,,50,"Behind The Signifier's exciting façade, lies an unexciting walking sim. The story is pretty interesting despite its flaws, and the simulation of the trip to one's memories looks great despite the low budget used, but the actual gameplay just doesn't cut it, mainly because players won't really have to think much, and instead just go through the necessary motions required to move on, repeating the process for a couple of hours.",2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5f9712d4fce0972e4e5f8b43,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,45,"The Signifier starts off great, but quickly devolves into a mess by the end of things. The concept and visual direction are fantastic, but when it is marred by so many technical issues and a loss of focus towards the latter half of the game, it does become a hard one to recommend. Perhaps if the many game-breaking issues could be fixed, then it would be worth a look, but as it stands it simply isn’t worth it.",2020-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5f95eb75fce0972e4e5f89cd,GameBlast,Ivanir Ignacchitti,75,"The Signifier is a very interesting investigation game due to its strong atmosphere of suspense and sci-fi ambience. With several thought-provoking elements in the story, fans of adventure titles in general can feel truly rewarded by the game if they like more open works, which evoke reflection. However, the many small misunderstandings prevent the game from reaching its potential.",2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5f93b0d2fce0972e4e5f88a4,Checkpoint Gaming,Edie W-K,50,"The great ideas within The Signifier make it all the more frustrating when the overall experience doesn’t leave you with anything memorable. If it were expanded upon, the sum of its parts could make an amazing experience. The game has some shining moments in the memory sequences, but its ending does nothing with the fascinating threads offered up by its middle.",2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5f91be15fce0972e4e5f8524,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,70,"Gamers who love immersion and emotional experiences should dive deep into the memories and dreams The Signifier offers, even if the gameplay is a little limited and the ending fails to live up to the initial excitement. And I truly hope that a sequel or a spin-off is in development to take advantage of all the solid groundwork that the developers created.",2020-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5f917ba9fce0972e4e5f8452,The Digital Fix,David Carcasole,80,The Signifier is an intriguing and enjoyable narrative-driven game that benefits from proper pacing and discovery mixed with a very interesting setting and environments.,2020-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5f8ef722fce0972e4e5f8157,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,80,"The Signifier is an intriguing adventure game/ walking simulator with a compelling story and unique design aspects. The presentation can be a bit janky, but the game has definitely stuck in my mind since finishing it.",2020-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5f8fae44fce0972e4e5f820b,NoobFeed,Linden Garcia,78,"The Signifier weaves a deep and ardent tech-noir narrative and, for the most part, its ambition pays off.",2020-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5f8889c8fce0972e4e5f755a,Spaziogames,Domenico Musicò,75,"The Signifier is a thought-provoking, dark sci-fi opera that revolves around controversail themes like subconscious manipulation and violated memories.",2020-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5f887ab6fce0972e4e5f7506,Critical Hit,Noelle Adams,75,"It's clearly well thought out, but in execution The Signifer doesn't quite match up to its intriguing concept and utterly convincing setting. The latter are so strong, though, that they keep you engaged even as you grapple with clunkier gameplay aspects and an abrupt ending. Ambitious, cerebral, worth investigating.",2020-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5f886ae3fce0972e4e5f749b,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,85,"The Signifier is a solid adventure, technically, proposed and executed. It's a work with ambition and high aims, a way to combine situations and even genres, in a successful and efficient way. We won't be as handsome as Leonado DiCaprio or Tom Cruise, but we will navigate the dream much more than they do, there is a crime to be solved. And a constantly advancing planet as well.",2020-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5f885cccfce0972e4e5f7488,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,70,"On one hand, it does have an interesting premise with some truly original ideas, but on the other, I found many of them to be a bit undercooked. The mysterious nature of the case was compelling and kept me intrigued along the way. However, it left many questions unanswered and ended with a weird and somewhat unsatisfying conclusion.",2020-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,3d713dcf81e7417b939e7be3efb70f41 5f2ce5bfd88e035744c1ea84,PSX Brasil,Bruno Henrique Vinhadel,65,"Tannenberg being released for a console ends up showing more of its bad side than its unique style. Adapting the game to the controls is something not well executed and the title suffers a lot in the technical and visual parts. However, there are successes in the teams structuring and specially in the Maneuver mode.",2020-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5f2f052ed88e035744c1ed84,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,75,"Tannenberg is a strategic shooter that pays incredible attention to detail. The presentation might not be AAA, big-budget level, but the developers have put together a compelling mode of play that is easy to sink many hours into. Here is hoping for more growth in the player base, because the early lack of online players does potentially limit Tannenberg’s potential long-term appeal.",2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5f2efbd5d88e035744c1ed44,Generación Xbox,Pedro del Pozo,77,A diamond in the rough from the historic shooter games.,2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5fa11846fce0972e4e5f99a8,Rapid Reviews UK,Alex Laybourne,60,"Online multiplayer games were once a rarity, but now however they are commonplace to the point of oversaturation. From PUGB and Fortnite to Call of Duty, Apex and more, there is a tried and tested formula that seems to reign supreme. So when I saw a code of an (as of that moment) unreleased online multiplayer called Tannenberg come along, I was certainly intrigued. Now, it wasn’t that online multiplayer aspect that caught my attention, but rather, the setting. A WWI game, a part of history that video games tend to overlook in favour of WWII, Vietnam, or more modern fictional wars. I knew nothing more about the game when I agreed to take the code, and that is just the way I like it. So, how did I find my time in the trenches? Did I go over the top for glory or was I left with underpants on my head, pencils up my nose crying wibble in the hope of being sent home? You will have to read on to find out.",2020-08-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5f5217baf7c1f130627f4cf6,MondoXbox,Győző Baki,68,"Tannenberg provides a realistic historical reproduction of one of the big battles of WW1, but the gameplay is still largely perfectible and battles feel too flat, with few tactical options ad too many campers which, historical accuracy or not, isn't pleasant in a multiplayer shooter.",2020-08-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5f25fbf7d88e035744c1d5d1,WayTooManyGames,Aaron Price,80,"The price tag that the game boasts is actually less than I would have been happy to pay for it, after sinking quite a few hours into it. If you want a mindless shooter, then Tannenberg definitely isn’t for you. If you like to plan your actions, and if you’re methodical about how you proceed through a map, Tannenberg should be right up your alley.",2020-08-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5f25331bd88e035744c1d3b0,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,68,Tannenberg delivers a generally solid experience on Xbox One bringing with it bots that can keep the action going forever and large theaters of war.,2020-08-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5f23dce4d88e035744c1cf54,The Games Machine,Gabriele Barducci,75,"Much like Verdun, its predecessor, Tannenberg offers an authentic and engaging First World War experience. Those who enjoy tactical, more realistic shooters will love it; everyone else should consider giving it a chance, but be warned that the game was made on a limited budget and it shows.",2020-07-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5f234d6dd88e035744c1cc54,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,60,"Despite being rather rough around the edges, Tannenberg’s unique nature breaks from the trends of most AAA first-person shooters today.",2020-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5f2308fcd88e035744c1cb75,Screen Rant,Peter Morics,50,Tannenberg is a period-accurate WWI shooter.,2020-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5f215eddd88e035744c1c464,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,50,"Tannenberg offers an authentic World War 1 experience of the conflict waged on the Eastern Front. It features excellent attention to detail in the map design, character uniforms and weaponry, but the dogged commitment to historical accuracy means its appeal is limited to a very small niche of player.",2020-07-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5f21293fd88e035744c1c39d,TheSixthAxis,Adrian Burrows,50,"I often feel uncomfortable playing military shooters. Is it really morally acceptable for me to be having fun in a virtual playground that depicts a real life conflict in which thousands lost their lives? I don't know the answer, but thankfully Tannenberg never forces me to consider this ethical question. Tannenberg has some good ideas, but it's a slightly dull online FPS that never really gets going. As a budget multiplayer shooter there's some satisfaction to be had, but overall this is a far too limited and sluggish experience.",2020-07-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5f1d5eecd88e035744c1ba91,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,80,"The modest production values combined with a lack of over-the-top Hollywood bombast will likely ensure that like Verdun before it, not everyone will enjoy Tannenberg. For those who can look beyond such flaws however, Tannenberg cements itself as a gloriously satisfying strategic shooter that invites players to pit their tactical minds and reflexes in one of the most overlooked theaters of war in a way that no other FPS manages to achieve.",2020-07-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5f1bc984d88e035744c1b8cc,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,73,"You really can't go wrong with playing Tannenberg, especially if you just want a quick online shooting fix after a hard day's work. The authenticity factor is fantastic and the constant push-and-pull of its Maneuver mode will keep you thoroughly engaged.",2020-07-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5d867f1593765d67787a2b4a,Niche Gamer,Frank Streva,80,"Glitches, inept AI, and low player counts aside, I do still recommend giving Tannenberg a shot, especially if you are looking for a game that really nails the look, feel, and atmosphere of WWI.",2019-04-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5d867f1593765d67787a2b43,GameGrin,Sean Carey,75,"If you're looking for a first-person shooter that is slightly different from the standard run of the mill FPS, Tannenberg is the way to go. Gameplay, the feel of the guns and map choice is all solid and makes for a great experience, but Tannenberg is held back by its lack of players and a mediocre class system.",2019-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5d867f1593765d67787a2b41,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,70,"Like Verdun, also Tannenberg is a good historical FPS set during the WW1, but there is already a lack of players.",2019-03-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5d867f1593765d67787a2b4c,New Game Network,Tim Reid,76,"Tannenberg is more accessible and has a greater fun factor than you might expect from a realism-driven World War 1 shooter, thanks to a great central game mode and consistently exciting and satisfying gameplay. Though you'll need to be on board with bolt-action rifles and accept that you are going to die a lot.",2019-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5d867f1593765d67787a2b0d,Destructoid,Patrick Hancock,60,"Tannenberg is by no means a bad game. That being said, I can't recommend it for the sheer fact that the player count is far too low. The audience for this game is split with Verdun, its predecessor, and there simply isn't enough here to make playing it the clear choice. Two of the modes in Tannenberg aren't even playable unless you want to play completely with mediocre AI bots. Perhaps during a sale or after a big update, when the population spikes, it's worth a purchase. Otherwise, I'd just stick with Verdun.",2019-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5d867f1593765d67787a2b0b,Softpedia,Teodor Nechita,70,"Speaking of which, if they do have the bots anyway, Tannenberg could do itself a favor if it could introduce a singleplayer Campaign as well since given the already accurate historical depiction, they could easily get away with a 3-4 hour story.",2019-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5d867f1593765d67787a2b12,BaziCenter,Kaveh Eskandari,70,"Tannenberg is a good FPS in general that has things to say in World War 1's not so busy market, and it can even satisfy fans of realistic shooters too. However, some technical and design issues prevent the game from reaching its full potential.",2019-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5d867f1593765d67787a2b6a,GameWatcher,Laura Thurston,85,"M2H and Blackmill Games have executed their concept so well that the most glaring criticism is that there is not more. With such good a foundation as Verdun, it would have been nice to see a greater variety of maps, or perhaps even some different objective based modes. While it should be noted that fans of run and gun in faster-paced shooters may be frustrated with the game's more methodical pacing, Tanneberg is a satisfying tactical shooter.",2019-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 5d867f1593765d67787a2b59,PC Invasion,Jason Rodriguez,,"Tannenberg has authenticity in spades. Sadly, middling animations, unreliable AI, and uninspiring combat sully what could've been a remarkable experience. ",2019-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,4bdbe4d91f084966aed33eeb5ebb71fd 61e2edd09e5c48c548d6d29a,Gamer's Palace,Manuel Eichhorn,80,Townscaper is about this one thing: Take your time to build your city. Those cities are colorful and full of details. A game as relaxed as it can be. Just a little bit of life is missing from its creations.,2022-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,51e63d2755dd4ac5948d0939a989710a 617701e37e0ef90f469390d0,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,100,"Townscaper is the grown-up equivalent of the latest children’s toy that all the kids are all playing with a Fidget Spinner. It is calming, relaxing, refreshing, and gives you creative control over the world you choose to make or just mess around with. I don’t have any niggles with the game, other than I think the addition of having little people appear on the paths that are created would be wonderful. I realise Townscaper will not be a game all gamers will like, but if you are curious you should at least give it a try.",2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,51e63d2755dd4ac5948d0939a989710a 61545b99248a1dcf6227db67,Cubed3,,50,"You can make all sorts of island towns in [i]Townscaper[i]. Large and full of detail, small and cute, or messy piles of colourful rock. Your imagination is the limit… unless your boredom wins first. Oskar Stålberg's creation doesn't give you much to work with, and the end result always looks the same, no matter how extravagant and imaginative it is. As a whole, this is like a tiny sample of a meatier game. Fingers crossed for that ever becoming a reality, because it would then be a high recommendation.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,51e63d2755dd4ac5948d0939a989710a 614caa606d338e3138245085,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,40,"Townscaper offers little to keep players engaged and seemingly never will. I have to call it what it is, an early access Steam experiment trying to pass itself off as a full-fledged Switch release. Since the developer admits no DLC's on the horizon to address expected features that are MIA, this incomplete title's one to skip, even at just $5.99.",2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,51e63d2755dd4ac5948d0939a989710a 613e2208c4db5994a488ebd5,JVL,,70,"Townscaper is a nice little surprise. Based on simple, intuitive and effective gameplay, this game closer to the digital toy allows you to escape and relax for a few minutes that can quickly turn into hours.",2021-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,51e63d2755dd4ac5948d0939a989710a 613d0390ed73728545cc8509,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,90,"Townscaper exists in that special chill vibe genre that includes games like digital coloring books and virtual bubble wrap, but it also nudges gently up against city builders as well, only without any of the complications or stress. It makes you feel like a creative, relaxed time traveler, bringing into existence a peaceful, little perfect town out in the middle of a perfectly calm sea. Townscaper doesn’t try to do a lot of things, instead it does one thing very, very well.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,51e63d2755dd4ac5948d0939a989710a 6135b305fcc37bee8d17ad16,But Why Tho?,Kyle Foley,100,"Townscaper is the perfect game if you’re looking for a way to relax and unwind while flexing your creative muscles. The mechanics may be limited, but the game itself is absolutely limitless. Townscaper is like a nice warm batch of cookies from grandma, and I can already tell I will be returning quite often to the comforts I found while playing.",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,51e63d2755dd4ac5948d0939a989710a 6130953d41e38db6f1f29c68,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,80,"This is an art toy to savour, and a time-waster of great power.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,51e63d2755dd4ac5948d0939a989710a 613135503b0d5cbd8095fe54,TechRaptor,Robert Grosso,80,"Townscaper is less of a game, more of a tool to simply play around with. It has no goal either, but that is part of its almost hypnotic charm at being an enjoyable experience that allows us to simply play around as we see fit.",2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,51e63d2755dd4ac5948d0939a989710a 612d9d8528ca2983d5bfcad2,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,80,"Townscaper is minimalist in every sense of the word — minimalist gameplay, minimalist UI, minimalist sound — but the sheer amount of potential hidden within this title defies its style. If you’re looking for a new obsession or a nice little title to play during lunch breaks or just before bed, Townscaper is the soothing sandbox town-builder that will do the trick. The town-building aspect may be instantaneous, but you’ll soon learn you spend an awful lot of time discovering all the little signs of life that spring up along the way.",2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,51e63d2755dd4ac5948d0939a989710a 612a4602300b9f40f6a20623,Nintendo Life,Roland Ingram,70,"Oskar Stålberg has made a charming and compelling toy for imaginative play. Anyone willing to project themselves into its worlds and tell stories to themselves as they build will have a great time (although young kids might need assistance with the controls). Raw Fury claim to care about “experiences and emotions” not “genres or mechanics”. If that’s where your priorities lie, too, then give Townscaper a shot.",2021-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,51e63d2755dd4ac5948d0939a989710a 6128e142300b9f40f6a204d2,PC Gamer,Natalie Clayton,80,A pleasant toy for building your own idyllic seaside getaways.,2021-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,51e63d2755dd4ac5948d0939a989710a 615cb733f37b9f1a60ed38f0,Nintendo Times,Jay Kittelson,50,"MEDIOCRE - While it’s the most ambitious motorcycle racing game that I have played, the limitations of the Switch and its controllers will make this a frustrating experience for many gamers. Unless you have no other choice of console and figure you can put up with the lower framerates, scaled back graphics, and difficult control because you absolutely love the sport then, by all means, give it a try because the craftsmanship of RiMS could be well worth it for you.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 615b74dfb58fa90f324a24de,NintendoWorldReport,Philip Orona,65,"The graphical downgrade on the Switch casts a pale shadow on what is otherwise a solid yet difficult game with occasional obtuse vehicle handling. If you are a bike-racing enthusiast and don't mind a challenge in its single race, career or online play modes, this game is for you. Casual bikers (myself included) need not apply.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 6149de515807301248919939,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,40,"RiMS Racing is a super complex motorcycle sim that provides players with a ton of depth in terms of tinkering, tuning and customising. However, once on the track, this Switch port is let down badly by performance issues that make it a frustrating, messy experience. There's definitely a market for this type of in-depth motorbike action on Nintendo's console but, in this state, it's very hard to recommend diving into this particular offering.",2021-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 6161798a10b39c41d6ea2fa9,Starbit,Nuno Nêveda,60,"This isn't just about choosing bikes and winning races, but about managing a plethora of parameters and variables with regards to the mechanical aspects of the motorbike in a way that is certain to catch the hearts of motorcycling fans, while also pushing away those looking for something simpler. The only downside to this Nintendo Switch version is its visibly dated looks, which stand out in a negative way.",2021-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 613e14f2ba43ef859830edb1,JVL,,70,"Rims Racing is a game intended primarily for motorcycle and mechanical enthusiasts, ready to spend hours on the track or in the workshop. The title stands out from the competition thanks to features that we would like to see more often in other productions of the genre. Unfortunately, light content, a fragile technical part and especially a failed AI tarnish the game experience.",2021-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 613c8070c3fe3874ae8286ce,Wccftech,Chris Wray,70,"RiMS Racing is a decent first attempt into the racing simulation genre by Raceward Studios, with good racing, a detailed career mode and attention to detail on the bikes higher than any other game in history. On the track, it's rare to find a game that gives you the feel of a bike as good as this. However, with this attention to detail comes an inherent need to feature accessibility, which the game lacks with a terrible tutorial, and a need to balance and reduce the indulgence. The biggest culprit of indulgence comes with bike customisation, which - while valuable for those who want to know about bike parts - acts as a barrier to fun and the playing of the game. This is one I recommend to fans of bikes and racing sims, just go into it warned that there are things that could get in the way of your fun.",2021-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 613aa32364f4324fcd14d1ee,Gamerweb.pl,Konrad Noga,65,"I tried a couple of motorbike video games but RIMS Racing is the first one that made me enjoy the advanced driving physics and consider trying more of this type of games in the future. That being said, RIMS Racing is not a perfect game by far, suffering mainly from the lack of content and some tedious elements, for instance mandatory QTEs during bike repairs, which can make the player feel really tired after just a couple of races. Fun game, but in moderation.",2021-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 6135e8a2fcc37bee8d17ad67,SECTOR.sk,Jakub Pokorný,60,Realistic racing which is not very comfortable for casual players.,2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 6139052151847745611341ae,Sports Gamers Online,Michael Straw,55,"RiMS Racing has potential as a series, but it just doesn’t do enough here to make it worth more than a one-time playthrough",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 612d17e23434607317d73bb3,BaziCenter,,70,"If you are an arcade-style racing fan, Rims Racing is not for you, period. But if you are a motorcycle nut who enjoys racing simulation you will have lots of fun with Rims Racing's super deep career mode and detailed design of its motorcycles. Be warned though that on the technical side there are tons of issues, and either wait for patch updates or expect some major frame rate drops to the point of breaking the gameplay.",2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 615b00fe4f291c087de49c29,Echo Boomer,,75,RiMS Racing was created with the desire of doing something different in the racing genre. And it did... somehow.,2021-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 612a85dd8004f75a29ce56cd,PPE.pl,Mateusz Wróbel,60,"RiMS Racing is not a bad game, but I completely did not come up - the developers have failed me in many respects, but I realize that the production will satisfy some recipients with its unusual solutions.",2021-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 612a323b300b9f40f6a2061d,Generación Xbox,Pedro Alexis,83,"RiMS is a title that is overshadowed by its direct rivals and is that although it is not a comparison, there are exponents with better technical section or more content if we talk about the number of vehicles or tracks.",2021-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 612cd20c3434607317d73b49,GameBlast,Alexandre Galvão,65,"RiMS Racing is the kind of product that follows to the letter the rule of simulators: it's a niche game. The lack of options that would turn it more attractive to casual players limits those who will really appreciate the game. My experience wasn't one of the best, but there were moments I really enjoyed piloting a Superbike, something I'd never do in real life. If you're looking for an alternative to Ride, MXGP and similar titles, RiMS Racing may not be the option for you. This is the kind of game for people who really enjoy, live and breathe motorcycle racing.",2021-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 61281697c2b0152b68674487,PlayStation LifeStyle,Paulmichael Contreras,80,"Finally, it seems we have some competition in the superbike video game space. RiMS Racing is a solid start from RaceWard Studio, and they should be proud of what they have built. From here, expanding upon the bike roster should be priority number one, because we are spoiled for choice in other bike racers. Just the thought of this team getting their hands on new bikes to scan, model, and record gets me excited in much the same way as hearing Polyphony Digital does the same thing to add to their roster of cars. You just know it's going to be given the royal treatment! The parts removal/installation mechanic is neat, but a way to speed on past it would be great for those who play games to get away from the more mundane portions of a hobby. One thing is for sure: it's an invigorating time to be a superbike fan, and RiMS Racing is a great example of why.",2021-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 6126c1c8d6eccf0bc8950568,Operation Sports,Robert Kollars,,"There is plenty to do here regardless of your approach, be it single or multiplayer, and the career mode will consume you if you allow it. Adding RiMS Racing to your rotation is an easy sell if you understand full well the level of dedication and effort it will take to master each bike and venue.",2021-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 61265ccbd6eccf0bc89504c6,Hardcore Gamer,Cory Wells,80,"RiMS Racing is the most immersive motorcycle gaming experience to date, with the DualSense pushing this even further.",2021-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 6137ab8eea2645107126dffd,Hu3br,,85,"RiMS Racing biggest misstep is trying to create a bridge between very different types of players. Some mini games are unnecessary, and the telemetry system lacks what sims racers want. But once you get that out of the way — even if barebones in content — is by far one of the best motorcycle sims out there.",2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 61255a2cadb36106839b80f3,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,75,RiMS Racing is absolutely a game aimed at bike purists as they will be the ones to get the most enjoyment out of this game. The game is challenging and having to constantly maintain your bike by buying and swapping out parts won’t be for people out there who are just looking to get in and race. The selection of bikes here is small but each one is full of detail. Some parts of the game could’ve used with a bit more polishing but RiMS Racing comes out as a solid winner for motorbike fans out there.,2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 61251bbe8d9b67f5a31a9bd7,IGN Italy,Lorenzo Antonelli,75,"RiMS Racing doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it... disassembles it! A unique take on racing genre, far from perfect but with a huge potential for future releases.",2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 6125030a8d9b67f5a31a9bd1,The Games Machine,Nicolò Paschetto,75,"Incredible attention to detail, an impressive physics model and a focus on the bike maintenance make RIMS Racing a strong first entry for a new IP; however, the erratic AI and self-harming design choices reduce the overall enjoyment of the game. Also, day one DLCs are never a good look.",2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 61240f5f8d9b67f5a31a9a9f,Everyeye.it,Raffaello Rusconi,80,"RiMS Racing is not a perfect simulation but it is a good starting point for the future. Despite a number of limitations and problems, Raceward Studio's course is distinguished by a driving model that will be loved by some, hated by others. Overall we liked it, despite a rather challenging learning curve. The Career mode offers a good number of contents even if a greater differentiation would have been appreciated, while the possibility of mounting and disassembling your own car has exalted us a lot, especially at the beginning.",2021-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 61240f0f8d9b67f5a31a9a9d,GamingBolt,John Cantees,60,RiMS Racing makes an honorable attempt at raising the bar for customization but it comes at the cost of nearly everything else.,2021-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 61229dde6ffaa0ca0ef6ce5b,God is a Geek,Sean Smith,80,RiMS Racing is an absolutely unique combo of engineer simulation and road race action and a breath of fresh air in the bike sim marketplace.,2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 61210aa5d101b7b5cd498fc7,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,70,"A good first lap for a racing series debut, RiMS Racing is a game designed for bikers. It adds an element of maintenance and customisation to the racing formula which makes for a compelling career experience. With great action on track and a unique system off it, RiMS is certainly worth your time but has room for improvement in a sequel.",2021-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 6121085bd101b7b5cd498fc5,Push Square,Brett Posner-Ferdman,50,"While RiMS Racing has an enjoyable core racing mode, the addition of motorcycle maintenance and plenty of technical issues on PS5 prove a dealbreaker. If you’re looking for a realistic racing game that is still enjoyable, look elsewhere.",2021-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 611fa3509c30d2777595968b,Gameblog,Damien Greffet,50,"RiMS Racing has a lot of good ideas, but ends up being very disappointing for players who thought it would be an alternative to RIDE. It doesn't look great, feels very limited and really gets boring with a lot of dispensable and redundant QTE.",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 611eb6a29c30d277759595b2,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,81,"Some racing sims split the difference between arcade-like accessibility and realism, but RiMS Racing leans pretty hard towards the latter. While not entirely unfriendly to novices, this is a game geared towards the motorcycle enthusiast. With its emphasis on what happens in the shop between races at least as much as on the races itself, RiMS Racing has a supply-your-own-drama career mode, but excels in supplying an exacting and sometimes thrilling simulator of racing on two wheels.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 611e619f9c30d277759594db,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,70,"RiMS Racing has enough qualities to stand out from the rest of the motorcycle racing crowd, but be aware that you have to be a fan of tuning and physics in order to fully enjoy everything the game has to offer. You can still ignore these sections and enjoy its pretty decent racing mechanics without an issue, but you might be a bit disappointed with its lack of content. It’s good for what it tried to achieve though, laying a nice foundation for a more polished and content-rich sequel.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 611e29049c30d2777595942d,Sirus Gaming,Conrad Huang,80,"Overall, the game is great and has a lot of potential as a motorbike racing simulator for many riding fans. Not only that, the racing mechanics of the game is well balanced and suited for not only experienced players but also for newbies who will just start playing these types of games. I recommend players to try the demo version of the game in order to have some experience first on what awaits them in playing RIMS racing.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 611e22579c30d27775959411,XboxEra,Győző Baki,65,"RiMS Racing has a heart in the right place, wanting to offer a solid biking simulation that offers an in-depth look into every last piece of the bike and how they all come together on the asphalt. Unfortunately, an unimpressive driving model, various undercooked game features, and a severe lack of content don’t allow Nacon’s newest title to quite compete with the competition, but it does work as a statement of intent if not else: there’s a new player in town, and if the developers manage to iron out the issues, there’ll be plenty of fun to have for bike enthusiasts. As of now, however, there are much better options around, even just on Xbox.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 611e212e9c30d2777595940a,Vamers,Edward Swardt,100,"Gamers who are not fans of simulation games will most likely grow bored of a title like this in a few hours. However, RiMS Racing is not meant for the ‘casual’ crowd. For a start, the game has nowhere near the number of bikes on offer as more mainstream titles (think Forza) and requires far more patience and nuance to earn enjoyment when compared to many competing simulation games. Despite these trade-offs, RiMS Racing fits right in with the best available simulation racers on the market. Career mode is packed to the brim with features, while in-depth tutorials and training sessions exist to help bring newer or inexperienced players into the fold. The key feature of the game is its unapologetic focus on singular parts and how they are installed on the bikes. It is a crazy, truly wonderful and utter satisfying inclusion for the most hardcore of simulation enthusiasts. While the game may not have all the polish in the world, it sets a crazy new precedent for racing simulators; thus raising the bar in many more ways than even RaceWard set out to do – an exceptional feat for the studio’s first outing.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 611e20149c30d27775959405,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,80,"RiMS Racing is an enticing prospect for motorbike racing fans. It’s got great audio and visuals, convincing physics, and eight of the world’s most desirable bikes recreated in stunning detail. Even better, the actual act of racing is challenging, but highly enjoyable. It’s just a shame that one of the features that makes it truly unique – fiddling with components to make sure your bike is in tip-top shape – quickly becomes rather tedious thanks to the long string of button inputs required. Thankfully you can get around it with a little bit of effort, then you’ll have a much better time.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 611e1df19c30d27775959402,Bazimag,Mohammadreza Zare Rafee,70,RiMS Racing can satisfy those who are looking for a simulation type of racing game and those who are just looking for some fun motor racing title. There are some technical issues including annoying frame drops here and there that need to be patched to make this a more wholesome offering.,2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,95f33ec48520436c9c73fef18d357958 6148a8755807301248919709,GameBlast,,65,"Despite the idea of bringing the narrative from discovered objects, The Magnificent Trufflepigs ends up placing the player much more in a spectator position than someone who has some agency in the interaction. The story is interesting and builds characters with well-elaborated personalities, but ends up being a little tiring due to the excess of details that seem to go beyond what is necessary for its development and the low fluidity of the gameplay. It's an unconventional title and may not appeal to those who expect action in their adventures, but it can be a good bet for those who are in no hurry and like to savor stories in enchanting environments.",2021-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 6137baffea2645107126e056,Nintendo Life,Kate Gray,50,"Overall, Trufflepigs is a little too short, a little too slow, and a lot too much of the unlikeable Beth. As a proof-of-concept of what Thunkd can do, it's promising, but limited graphics, poor accessibility options (although text size is changeable), and unskippable dialogue that grinds the entire game to a halt make it hard to recommend.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 6126bd7fd6eccf0bc8950563,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,60,"The Magnificent Trufflepigs is the weird case of the walking simulator which would have been a lot more enjoyable had the developers decided to include LESS gameplay. Even if its story isn’t anything to write home about, I was way more invested in it than looking for nappy pins and bottles with the slowest metal detector in human history.",2021-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 61efa2989e5c48c548d71a22,video games are good,Nathan Hermanson,70,"The Magnificent Trufflepigs has grown on me since I finished it. It might not be for everyone — and it might fight against itself on the way to the finish line. But if there's anything this game taught me, it's that the roughest edges can only be softened with time.",2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 60d37e29bdb8dc255138926b,Game Rant,Marina DelGreco,80,The Magnificent Trufflepigs created a fun experience for players by putting the focus on storytelling and letting players take their time.,2021-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 60c8ae97a0046674aed16aad,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,50,"The game does have a relatively clever connection between its mechanics and themes. Digging up the farm and digging up a life feel somehow similar, especially when it comes to seeing long-buried stuff in a new light. But the gameplay is too limited to offer anything more than a way to get story bits. And the narrative starts off interesting, delivers a good second and third day, and then collapses. Avoid The Magnificent Trufflepigs and just play Firewatch or Gone Home again.",2021-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 60c5224ba0046674aed1674b,3DNews,Александр Бабулин,65,"The Magnificent Trufflepigs is a kind of game as a psychotherapy session in which we, with the help of a metal detector and the characters, try to find what's wrong with us.",2021-06-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 60c2226eab3e90299df709b2,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,80,"The Magnificent Trufflepigs asks players to stop frantically trying to achieve arbitrary goals and instead reflect on why we’ve undertaken them in the first place. It employs an interesting and underutilized mechanic, only to completely change it up once the main character achieves some desperately needed personal growth. It may require a second playthrough to totally understand not only the big reveal but overarching message; luckily, it’s a three hour excursion (at most) across bucolic English countryside, so that extra time is time well spent. If you find yourself exhausted by constantly trying to check things off life’s list, you deserve a breather — grab a metal detector and take a walk with The Magnificent Trufflepigs.",2021-06-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 60bdf186ab3e90299df701eb,Critical Hit,Noelle Adams,70,"It's beautiful, it's charming and its insights are given greater punch by exceptional voice acting. Yet, despite ticking so many boxes, The Magnificent Trufflepigs never manages to find the sweet spot of player satisfaction due to some odd, clashing design choices.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 60bb3cf12e2890d2541598da,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,40,"Most Walking Sims at least make up for what they lack in gameplay, with their stories but The Magnificent Trufflepigs doesn’t even bother with that! The writers just pepper some ideas here and there and are absolutely vague about everything and the resolution of the story is among the worst endings in some time. There is a fun detecting game in here that is constantly interrupted by the story of a character that I hate.",2021-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 60ba14902e2890d2541597de,TheSixthAxis,Alan Wen,60,"The Magnificent Trufflepigs is a small-scale affair, both in terms of technical scope and dramatic themes, when compared to its award-winning inspirations. It's not especially memorable but it has just enough warmth and wit to get you through a spare Sunday afternoon.",2021-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 60b8cc432e2890d254159606,Entertainium,Gareth Brading,,"Although it covers fairly deep emotional subject matter, The Magnificent Trufflepigs is generally an extremely relaxing, easy-going game with no fail states; a “walk-‘em-up” where you wander across several fields, digging up old bits of rubbish while reminiscing with an old friend.",2021-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 60b8458d2e2890d25415953d,Screen Rant,Rob Gordon,60,"Overall, The Magnificent Trufflepigs is an interesting character-driven story that doesn't quite meet its potential. It lacks the nuance required to be a truly great, especially when it comes to its broader plot, but there's still charm here among its performances and solid depiction of village country life.",2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 60b845592e2890d254159538,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,65,"Well-written dialogue and top-quality voice acting can make The Magnificent Trufflepigs endearing, but a dull gameplay loop and narrative missteps might leave a bad aftertaste.",2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 60b845512e2890d254159536,KeenGamer,Kenzie Du,68,Rediscover your inner treasure hunter in The Magnificent Trufflepigs. Equip your trusty metal detector and weave through the fields of Stanning Farm in hopes of finding something of value and turn things around. What will you find?,2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 60b8452e2e2890d254159534,Twinfinite,Chris Jecks,90,"The Magnificent Truffle Pigs labels itself as a first-person, romantic, metal-detecting game, but it’s far, far more than that. It’s a reminder that every person’s path through life is wholly different, and that sometimes the best plan is to have no plan at all. It’s a meditative, peaceful experience that I’m sure will resonate with many others as much as it did with me. If you’re a fan of Firewatch and other narrative-driven titles, The Magnificent Truffle Pigs is absolutely worth your time and money.",2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 60b7d6652e2890d2541594de,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,70,"The Magnificent Trufflepigs is a beautiful escape to the countryside; its slow pace lends itself to being a relaxing and almost meditative experience. Top-class voice acting and excellent writing means you’ll quickly care for its characters and their stories; and regardless of how you feel about the ending, it’s hard to disagree that the journey was worthwhile.",2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 60b7d6532e2890d2541594db,Shacknews,Donovan Erskine,80,"The Magnificent Trufflepigs is a very condensed story, only taking about a few hours to reach the credits. Because of this, the narrative feels concise and free of filler. Despite spending such little time with them, I felt like I had a good understanding of these characters and the relationship forming between them, thanks to two exceptional voice performances. The game’s metal-detecting segments also make for some relaxing times as well. Although some design choices make certain moments more tedious than they need to be, The Magnificent Trufflepigs is a pleasant little experience.",2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 60b7bc862e2890d2541594b1,God is a Geek,Chris White,80,"The Magnificent Trufflepigs is a chilled out game with a poignant story at its core, set in a familiar place that feels like home.",2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 60b7b32e2e2890d2541594ab,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,65,"The Magnificent Trufflepigs is a flawed adventure game that takes you down memory lane between once close lovers now just trying to grasp as something that feels familiar, something that feels like home. Its premise easily caught my attention but the delivery of the story through its repetitive gameplay leading up to a rather lackluster in comparison ending left me a bit lukewarm on the project as a whole. I very much enjoyed the chemistry and performance between the cast along with the pretty-looking backdrops but everything else felt somewhat subpar. If you're in the mood for a slow but more somewhat deep story, I think this game has the potential to scratch that itch although I'd recommend waiting for a sale on this one.",2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,a9609378eb634390a07a43280e23e975 6197a3b962092f82c028755d,Starbit,Sérgio Mota,40,"Darksiders III gets its shot on the Nintendo Switch, in a conversion work that includes the whole content of the original, now with the added advantage of being able to play anywhere. Alas, there aren't many more factors working in its favour. Not only does this version come with no additional content whatsoever - which would be very welcome, three years after its release - but its sub-par technical performance makes it increasingly frustrating as the game gets more ambitious.",2021-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 61ddc7ad9e5c48c548d6bd89,Rapid Reviews UK,,30,"I’m an admirer of the Darksiders franchise, with its heart on its sleeve inspirations from the greats of gaming such as Zelda, Diablo, God Of War and now Dark Souls!",2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 617ababc1221bf35ed542932,Cubed3,,50,"Third time's not the charm in the case of Darksiders III, which is a - mostly - mediocre third entry in a line of games that weren't really that great to begin with. The quality of the Switch port doesn't help either, not so much because of its downgraded visuals, but because of its severe frame rate dips, and long load times, something that plagued the original versions as well. At least Fury looks cool…",2021-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 6172b2bdebc11ae4a8301f37,ThisGenGaming,,65,"Darksiders III is a solid game that fans of the franchise won’t be disappointed with, unless you’re playing it on the Switch. I enjoyed how the story expanded on some things from the previous titles and the game still has great and unique character design. I also enjoyed exploring and seeking out everything this interconnected world had to offer. I like that the entire franchise is now playable on the Switch but due to the technical performance I really have to advise anyone interested in this game to play it on other platforms as the experience here is significantly downgraded.",2021-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 61724417ebc11ae4a8301ee0,Gaming Nexus,Elliot Hilderbrand,65,"The art and story of Darksiders III is engaging and beautiful to look at, even in this remastered take on the game. Adding a new game option to make the game more like its predecessors was very welcome, but not enough to save the game. Controls that don't respond when you want them to make the game frustrating in times of peril. Expecting players to understand what direction to go, or how to solve a puzzle without teaching them mechanics before hand made my time with Darksiders III unpleasant.",2021-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 6163b176622fdc536eb6a9e6,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,65,It suffers from poor visuals and an even more unstable framerate than the one that plagued the original PS4 and Xbox One releases of the game. You will want to get Darksiders III on the Switch only if you’re a die-hard fan of the franchise or if you’re into grabbing these novelty Switch ports of games that supposedly should not be able to run on such inferior hardware.,2021-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 6162fb5af8f7e349038848f1,One More Game,Vincent Ternida,70,"Unfortunately, Darksiders III is an example of a flawed port, where the hardware deficiency really shows its weak points. If you’re able to forgive its framerate issues and other frustrating hitches, you’re left with a decent adventure that puts a focus on deliberate and thought-out combat.",2021-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 615c47bbcfdb94163b99f3c4,Spaziogames,Gianluca Arena,,Darksiders III on Switch needs a patch as soon as possible.,2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 615b0cc84f291c087de49c9d,NintendoWorldReport,John Rairdin,75,"If anything the Switch version actually improves on some elements of the original performance, but it can still be a bit of a rough ride. This was always a game that required more powerful hardware to push through its shortcomings and the Switch obviously can't totally deliver on that. At the same time, with slightly faster loading and solid handheld performance, I'd probably still take this over going back to the original Xbox One version.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 6154bb9dc56d12d502d23868,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,40,"Darksiders III on Switch is a poor port of a distinctly average entry in the series. Constant technical issues make fighting and platforming more frustrating than fun, long loading times follow every death and the further along you get, the worse these issues seem to become. It's a shame as we're pretty big fans of the series in general, but if you have any other means of playing this one we'd advise you give this clunky version a miss.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5eefa7c7d88e035744c18213,33bits,Carlos Rogido,65,"While Darksiders 3 is a good game, the changes it has undergone have not been exactly for the better. It's a far cry from previous games with an uninspired design and a combat system that does more harm than good. It's not quite up to par with the rest of the series.",2020-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4693765d6778789eb1,Geeks Under Grace,,85,"I would recommend Darksiders III if you are a fan of the series, or if you are simply looking for an exciting action game.",2019-06-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4693765d6778789e9d,Game Debate,Jon Sutton,65,"But there's something about Darksiders 3 that still sort of works though. It's a B-tier production, without a shadow of a doubt, but it's the sort of thing that doesn't actually come along all that often these days. Fans of the series will no doubt get a kick out of the continuing story and there's just enough here to help Darksiders 3 stand out and make for an entertaining playthrough. It's no God of War, but it's not the harbinger of the apocalypse either.",2019-01-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5f208d93d88e035744c1c29c,Chicas Gamers,Juanma Luengo,,"Darksiders III is an unfinished game both technically and in its design. Having removed elements that were already present in other games and also having been released without polishing the performance, make the gaming experience not the best possible. Despite its defects, it's an entertaining game that will give us hours of fun killing demons for about 15-20 hours.",2019-01-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4693765d6778789e9b,PCMag,Gabriel Zamora,70,"Darksiders III delivers satisfying action in a delightful apocalyptic setting, but the game's linearity, wonky camera, and relentless enemies weaken the demon-slaying experience.",2019-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5f41b1d062b431526f8e21e2,oprainfall,,60,"So yes, we got another Darksiders and perhaps that in itself is a victory. I only wish the experience was stronger in its entirety instead of feeling like a first effort. The first Darksiders, a true first effort, was a stronger production overall, which only makes this game’s flaws more evident. There is still plenty of enjoyment to be had and long-term fans will most definitely find and appreciate it. Truly though, I had high expectations for Darksiders III and can only hope this is just a one-time exception in what will hopefully be a longer-lasting series.",2019-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4693765d6778789ea7,VGChartz,Paul Broussard,60,"If you don’t already like hack and slash titles, and the Darksiders series specifically, this third installment certainly won’t make you a fan.",2019-01-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4693765d6778789ea5,RPG Fan,Peter Triezenberg,59,An uninspired sequel that feels like it was rushed out the door.,2018-12-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4693765d6778789e9f,OnlySP,Mitchell Akhurst,40,"Gamers also cannot necessarily be that disappointed with the game, which might never have happened thanks to the original THQ’s implosion. Players anxiously awaiting From Software’s Sekiro or even Metroid Prime 4 might get a decent kick out of another one of these sorts of action adventure games. On the other hand, its technical bugs and lack of depth keep it from being a highly recommended title, and a mixed start to THQ Nordic’s budget-game gambit.",2018-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4693765d6778789e84,Impulsegamer,Tory Favro,40,A poorly presented game that is best left for purchase from a dump bin.,2018-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4693765d6778789ec0,Geek Culture,Jake Su,70,"Old-school and straightforward, Darksiders III aims for a specific audience and goes all out. Whether it is for you is a whole other matter.",2018-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4693765d6778789e77,Spaziogames,,78,"An interesting third chapter for the Darksiders series. We really liked new stuff, and didn't suffer much the differences between the first two games. Except from that, Xbox version at the end of the game is not free from glitches and bugs.",2018-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4693765d6778789e8e,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,75,"Like its predecessor, Darksiders III shakes up the series' formula once again by doing something totally different — this time by dropping the familiar hack-and-slash combat of the first two games and switching to something less forgiving a la Dark Souls. Some fans of the classic gameplay might be turned off by the difficulty and stingy checkpoints. It also doesn't feel as grand as Darksiders II. If you like the story of the previous games, however, and don't mind the higher challenge, this is one horse you'll want to get onto.",2018-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4693765d6778789e82,Jump Dash Roll,Daniel Garrod,60,"Do you like hacking? Are you a fan of slashing? Darksiders III fails to live up to its potential, but fans of the series will ultimately still enjoy the third installment depicting the sagas of the Four Horsemen.",2018-12-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4593765d6778789e6a,TrueAchievements,Kevin Tavore,80,"Darksiders III is a worthy successor to Vigil Games' series. It combines elements from Dark Souls, Bayonetta, Castlevania and Zelda into a beautiful swirl that still manages to find its own identity.",2018-12-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4593765d6778789e6e,The Game Fanatics,Tyler Chancey,67,"Darksiders III still has some entertainment hidden behind all of its cut corners, but it is buried under the obvious signs of a strained and troubled production. ",2018-12-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4593765d6778789e70,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,90,"Sure, it’s not as polished as the likes of God of War, but I don’t care. When Darksiders III works well, it’s just as entertaining. ",2018-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4593765d6778789e67,GearNuke,Khurram Imtiaz,70,"Darksiders 3 manages to stick to its old-school roots but it comes at the expense of a game that fails to innovate and offer anything exciting. The difficulty curve can also feel relentless at times, and the game lacks some technical polish. If you can overlook these issues, it is a decent entry in the Darksiders saga.",2018-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4693765d6778789eb3,Digiato,,50,"As an individual who enjoyed the two first games and is interested in tales of Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, I felt nothing after finishing Darksiders III. I wan't happy or mad, this is a game that fails to please the fans and doesn't have anything for the newcomers.",2018-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4693765d6778789e93,Wolf's Gaming Blog,Baden Ronie,,this is worth picking up if you love hack and slashers and games that don’t hold your hand too much,2018-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4693765d6778789e7b,GameCloud,Harry Kalogirou,75,"Darksiders III is a fundamentally flawed title that does away with numerous systems and mechanics that the past two titles had iterated and built upon in meaningful ways, but it also allows for a new type of entry in the series as a result. I had way more fun with it than I expected to, but I also can’t recommend it to fans of the series who were looking for more of the same, because they simply won’t get it here. Darksiders III fails to translate the scale of the events transpiring within the franchise’s universe in favour of a more contained narrative that falls flat alongside its boring protagonist. However, if you enjoy Dark Souls, I’d urge you to at least give this title a shot. There’s plenty of fun to be had here if you can accept the game for the fun but flawed experience that it is.",2018-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4593765d6778789e6c,New Game Network,Tim Reid,60,"Severe performance problems and a misguided implementation of Souls mechanics in Darksiders 3 tarnish an otherwise perfunctory, but at least occasionally enjoyable return to one of last generation's better action series.",2018-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4593765d6778789e55,PSX Brasil,Luis Guilherme Machado Camargo,70,"Darksiders 3 is a good comeback for the series, but its conflicting combat styles and many technical issues prevent it from reaching its true potential.",2018-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4593765d6778789e61,IGN Middle East,,60,"Darksiders III is something that fans will appreciate, and for new players it’s a fun little distraction from the massive open-world games that feature hundreds of side quests and collectables. Its boss battles are the only memorable thing to appreciate, as the overall gameplay is too unforgiving to be enjoyed in this franchise, while the game’s various bugs really dampens the enjoyment level.",2018-12-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4593765d6778789e5f,DualShockers,Logan Moore,55,"In short, Darksiders III is not the game that I hoped it would be when it was first revealed. While I have long loved this series, the third entry is an underwhelming, buggy mess that doesn’t stand anywhere close to the greatness that was found in the first two installments. Deep down, I still want Gunfire Games and THQ Nordic to give this franchise one more shot, but if a subsequent entry were to once again turn out as Darksiders III has, I’d just prefer if this now just be the series’ final breath.",2018-12-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4593765d6778789e4f,Gaming on PC,David Dominguez,85,"Darksiders III is a welcome surprise in today's gaming landscape. Its focus on tight action gameplay and excellent world design over massive maps or branching narrative paths feels refreshing, and were it not for some annoying camera issues, Fury's tale could easily be the best in the series.",2018-12-04T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4593765d6778789e63,The Escapist,Anthony John Agnello,70,"Darksiders III is as silly and awesome as classic heavy metal. ",2018-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4593765d6778789e5d,EGM,Michael Goroff,60,"Darksiders III is a frustrating, awkward sequel to a series that's charmingly stupid, but there's a lot of fun to be had if you give up on getting good. Do yourself a favor and tone down the difficulty level so that you can enjoy the crazy character designs and ridiculous fantasy world that Gunfire Games has built. Fans will be glad that this underdog of a series at least got a third chapter, but if you're new to Darksiders, you might want to start at the beginning.",2018-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4593765d6778789e5b,Pardis Game,Ali Rajabi,85,"Darksiders III is a decent game, but thats it. It doesn't anyhow try to surpass that boundary. The new combat system is refreshing and adds a new taste to its core which makes it completely new. The narrative is more complex than the previous instalments and alongside it's properly done characteristics, Darksiders III has the best storytelling yet. The 3rd title of our favorite apocalyptic franchise will make fans happy and entertain newcomers.",2018-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5d867b4593765d6778789e57,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,80,The world is fun and well worth exploring and I’m very much hoping we see that fourth entry in the future. I just hope that Gunfire Games can work on and greatly improve the technical performance in future titles as it holds Darksiders III back from being truly great.,2018-12-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e743aa01c6410680916acb796246b5 5fbd3b4e038871749d41663d,ZTGD,Ken McKown,80,"Moving into a new generation of consoles is always exciting. With sports games it is a mixed bag. The games always take the leap in terms of graphics, but seem to trim back the amount of features contained within. NBA 2K21 is a combination of both. While the graphics are next-level, there are also a host of improvements over the previous generation’s offering. Where it falls short though is failing to address the problems from the last gen version of the game. What we end up with is an impressive first outing that feels more like the target the team set out for early on.",2020-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f5bb92df7c1f130627f6143,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,80,"New Review: NBA 2K21 – PS5 Review https://chalgyr.com/2020/11/review-ps5-nba2k21.html November 20, 2020 NBA 2K21 is generally a great way to usher in the new generation of consoles. The visuals and The City are a big step in the right direction. Some lessons were learned from the earlier release of NBA 2K21 on the last-gen consoles, and that made this a much smoother release experience. That being said, I still can’t shake the feeling I got during my initial review of this title on Xbox One a couple of months ago, that the development team was spread thin between prepping this title for two platforms and the release issues that I’ve encountered only reinforce that issue. Basketball fans will find lots to like here, even though there are some rough patches to be worked out. ---- Original Review: NBA 2K21 – XB1 Review https://chalgyr.com/2020/09/review-xb1-nba-2k21.html September 11, 2020 In all, NBA 2k21 is still the best sports experience on the market. That being said, this feels like a strange year for the series, given the pandemic, altered real life NBA season and split attention between two generations of console. There were few significant changes made, but almost all of those updates were for the better – except arguably the most important one. To change such a core mechanic as shooting so fundamentally is going to be polarizing and while I have been growing used to how it works, I think more tweaks need to be made to finetune the experience. It’s been a strange year and NBA 2k21 reflects that in a lot of ways. All things considered however, NBA 2K20 was easily my most played video game over the last year and I suspect that will be the case for my upcoming year and NBA 2K21.",2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f847fb7fce0972e4e5f6e92,Worth Playing,Redmond Carolipio,70,"While NBA 2K21 is clearly different from its predecessor in several ways, I can't say it's significantly better than what we saw last season. The game still looks fantastic, the commentary is still top-notch, and many of the same battles you might have had with the previous edition are still there, like whether you want to spend so much virtual and real money. If you don't have any basketball games in your library and want to change that, then by all means, this is as good as it can possibly get.",2020-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f83d075fce0972e4e5f6e22,AusGamers,Steve Farrelly,76,"But if you're like me, playing every year, then know this: NBA 2K21 is the best basketball game around, but it's also the only one. And as any high-level competitor will tell you, that's never a good thing for long.",2020-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f80ce21fce0972e4e5f6c20,GameOctane,Jason Germino,91,"In the end, the MyCareer in NBA 2K21 is a blast to playthrough! Adding an epic story with some amazing actors just sucks you right in. I highly recommend ballers looking to jump straight into My Neighborhood, please take the time to play through it at least once to experience it, you can tell they put some hard work into building it for us. Like an echo from last year, all sports games should strive to be as great as the NBA 2K series MyCareer mode. Give us a story and let us BE the character.",2020-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f898ba9fce0972e4e5f76f1,Nexus Hub,Robert de Wit,65,"I was rather looking forward to seeing what NBA had to offer – especially with all the buzz of next-generation – hoping for some fresh ideas and a bit more life injected into NBA 2K21. However, this was not to be, as we simply got a familiar refresh of years past – and not that it’s a bad thing, its just a little underwhelming. NBA 2K21 still offers an immensely fun, and impressive, basketball title, with a ton of modes to play through, but its time for NBA 2K to start switching up their plays a little bit.",2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f7c4135839d422425c7e495,Jump Dash Roll,Peter Taylor,60,"When you're shooting hoops and playing basketball, NBA 2K21 is rather fun to play. However, it suffers from obtrusive microtransactions and game modes that are made in such a way that they try to nudge you to buy more virtual currency. NBA 2K21's appeal dives even more when you realise very little has changed from NBA 2K20. Hopefully Visual Concepts will come back strong on next-generation consoles with something that feels more than just about making money.",2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f7b8407839d422425c7e40e,Pure Nintendo,Heath Shusterman-Zimmerman,75,"Overall, one does not have to be a massive fan of basketball to appreciate this game. Being a fan of basketball only adds to the enjoyment. If you enjoy playing sports games and are looking for a good basketball game NBA 2K 21 is undoubtedly that game to add to your collection.",2020-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f77d2f3839d422425c7e04d,Game Freaks 365,Cliff Bakehorn,60,"Overall, I just don’t think the value is there this year. It’s a great game, but wait for the price to drop or hold out for the next-gen version.",2020-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5fb83064038871749d415ee6,Area Xbox,,78,"While it doesn’t feel like a big step from last years entry, 2k21 brings it’s own subtle changes, but it doesn’t wildly change the formula to be honest, but it is still the best sports simulator out there.",2020-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f843bb5fce0972e4e5f6e56,Oyungezer Online,Engin Vural,70,"Competitive mode, microtransactions and high price point are still among the things to criticize; but NBA 2K21 is still the only alternative if you want to play a basketball game. 2K is taking small steps when it comes to bringing new features, but it's still better than nothing.",2020-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 614c9ec46d338e3138245024,XGN.nl,Bob van der Laan,70,"NBA 2K21 is really a good game. It has a lot of good aspects and fun modes. It is disappointing that 2K has put little effort into it. 2K21 looks kinda like a reboot of 2K20. The gameplay is top-notch in NBA 2K21, except for throwing the ball. This has also caused a lot of discontent within the NBA 2K community. With the addition of the new shot meter, scoring points is a lot more difficult. This in turn ensures that you will play the game longer to really get the hang of it.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f77b61a839d422425c7e02f,SomHráč.sk,Róbert Herda,60,"Aside from the unbalanced AI, there's no doubt Visual Concepts and 2K can create a great basketball simulation, but it suffers from so many issues unrelated to the core gameplay that just ruin a potentially fun game.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f723438cc71e361680c8be9,LevelUp,Víctor Rosas,70,"Beyond the controversy, NBA 2K21 manages to save itself only because of the special attention that the development team puts on its playability since the game does not offer anything at the moment other than its already known modes, which are beginning to being flagged by the community as old and outdated, as well as an online component that got eaten up by microtransactions",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5fb4236a038871749d415692,Unboxholics,Γιώργος Πρίτσκας,60,"NBA 2K21 remains, as every year, a great basketball game that has the potential to offer many hours of fun. But, the development team has done even less things this year to freshen up a package that is starting to become stale",2020-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f6d2226cc71e361680c8457,Cubed3,Greg Giddens,60,"NBA 2K21 is still a wonderful digital simulation of basketball, with a wealth of modes to enjoy, but the MyCareer story has become stale and the microtransactions far too prevalent. This is not the step forwards that it needed to be to keep the series fresh and engaging. In other words, this title does not provide a compelling argument to upgrade from last year's version.",2020-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f6d0e09cc71e361680c8430,GameSpot,Michael Higham,60,"NBA 2K21 still manages to capture the art of basketball, but it's largely the same dance as years past.",2020-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f6caa35cc71e361680c82c7,ZTGD,,70,"NBA 2K21 is a tough game to review. On the court, the game is mostly very good. The passing and dribbling feels excellent and the My Career mode is certainly well-acted. It could easily be a high 8 or 9 if the whole progression system didn’t feel so broken.",2020-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f6bfdd7cc71e361680c81e8,GotGame,Luis Lopez,50,"While NBA 2K remains a top, albeit only, option for basketball simulation, the lack of improvements to previous versions is what holds NBA 2K21 back. While it remains to be strong in visuals and still fun in the gameplay department, it’s missing that special something. Perhaps the arrival of 2K’s next-generation version (which owners of the “Mamba Forever” version will receive upon release) will give the 2K series a rejuvenation it so desperately needs.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f6a7467106ace7c55e8c430,Operation Sports,Joel Smith,,"Had the 2K team decided to pull an eFootball PES move and patch NBA 2K20 to NBA 2K21, I think I'd have felt a little better about the product we currently have. Instead, we were given a slightly improved but underwhelming current-gen game. If you were on the fence about getting NBA 2K21 for current gen and are getting yourself a PS5 or Xbox Series X, wait it out for the extra month and a half and see what the game looks like then.",2020-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f678aff5ac19625d336c515,Battle4play.com,Sergio Blasco,91,"A goodbye to a good generation, where the final auction is missing in the ""El Barrio"" mode",2020-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f676a965ac19625d336c4ef,NoobFeed,Sarwar Ron,80,NBA 2K21 is a comprehensive simulation that brings the closest accuracy to actual real-world basketball.,2020-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f669e8e5ac19625d336c43e,Impulsegamer,Lyla Saudi,86,"Providing a complete NBA experience, NBA2K21 accurately captures and then places you center stage of everything that makes NBA basketball great. The music, the sounds, the energy, the hype, and most importantly the gameplay, this sports sim provides fans of the game the complete experience. With detailed controls and dynamic gameplay which mimics the game's best players, you, the player, can play out your hoop dreams on the world's biggest stage. Just mind your step on the microtransactions on your path to glory.",2020-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f658b1f5ac19625d336c391,Rocket Chainsaw,Andrew Cathie,70,"Overall, NBA 2K21 is a good game with potential that isn’t quite fulfilled. It feels fantastic to play, the A.I. teammates are the best they’ve been and the pushing of VC seems slightly less aggressive. However, while the game is a mixed bag visually, while the story is doesn’t delve as deeply into the struggles with dealing with another’s legendary shadow as it could.",2020-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 6253aa03008489e208d7e8e5,Capsule Computers,Travis Bruno,65,"While still a solid basketball game, NBA 2K21 doesn’t bring enough new to the table this year and instead focuses more on constant grind for VC.",2020-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f6810020ce70c230df049e6,Bazimag,Vahid Zohrabi Nejad,62,"This feels more like an update patch to the last year's outing and unfortunately it's not that significant of an update. With new season having been postponed and no new kits and rosters added to the game, it just makes you wonder if this year's version is worth a buy.",2020-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5fa4715a28e6c771de4f130e,Rapid Reviews UK,Tomas Rodriguez,80,"One more year, the king of basketball returns to claim his throne. NBA 2K21, the new instalment of the Visual Concepts and 2KGames saga, continues to dominate the basketball simulator market by not having any clear and powerful rivals in front of it. And, although the saga always presents juicy novelties, it begins to suffer from a certain continuity in many aspects.",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f976bc5fce0972e4e5f8bd7,Gamelite,Alessandro Caluri,82,"Since the renovations have been very small, it is a title that we feel strongly to recommend only to those who are really fans of the NBA. Those who have the 2K20 and are not a great basketball fan, but an occasional player, could also opt not to buy it.",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f63bdde4d35f175ec35866f,Game Informer,Kimberley Wallace,70,"NBA 2K21 still delivers the thrill of being on the court and producing spectacular plays, but it lacks innovation and fresh ideas",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f7373facc71e361680c8e22,Expansive,,80,"NBA games have always been standard-bearers in terms of visual quality and performance and this is a well-produced, content-heavy swansong for one of the most impressive gaming generations of all time, even if it’s not the best of entry points for series newcomers.",2020-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 604eb1bd529d50e69fa108f5,Serial Gamer Italia,Alessandro Reppucci,77,"As it was predictable, the news of NBA 2K21 in the current gen version are not so many with the team who preferred to keep much of the base of the predecessor by focusing on the refinement of some mechanics and other aspects of the game. To see a step forward we’ll have to wait until the end of the year when it’ll be possible to admire the title in its next gen version, which will be accessible free of charge only for owners of the Kobe Edition, which, in addition to a renewed graphics sector, will contain a new story.",2020-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5fd7c371038871749d418c8e,PSX Extreme,Lorenzo Lombardi,63,"NBA 2K21 is a sports title that ticks all the boxes in simulation gameplay but falters tremendously in its plastic progression systems. Virtual Currency puts a stranglehold on your enjoyment, and it plays a big part in upgrading and purchasing in-game stuff. Sure, it might have a decent (albeit short and cliched) story mode, but the ball is in your court as to whether you want to fork out your hard-earned money on microscopic differences. Although, at the end of the day, it seemed like hoop dreams to think anything of substance would be changed. Stick with previous entries or wait for the next-generation version.",2020-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5fbe8184038871749d41683b,God is a Geek,Chris White,80,"NBA 2K21 is a fantastic basketball simulation, but it is a shame that most of the game feels more like an update than an entirely new entry.",2020-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f61ba20f7c1f130627f69e4,Enternity.gr,Dimitris Karetsos,75,The series has not taken significant steps lately and each new title manages to bring small improvements to the gameplay compared to last year.,2020-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f613b5ff7c1f130627f6980,GameCrate,Cody Perez,68,Longtime players won't find much to enjoy in this barely changed version of last year's entry.,2020-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f60e578f7c1f130627f688b,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,80,"While its gameplay is still one of the best in the market and the game mode options are incredibly varied, NBA 2K21 follows the series tradition of sinning by its intrusive microtransactions that limit how much casual players can take from the complete package.",2020-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f60c859f7c1f130627f67e8,TrueGaming,نواف النغموش,70,"This yearly sequel added and tweaked many gameplay elements to keep it fresh, yet those pesky microtransactions are bit too aggressive in some modes than its predecessor",2020-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f609126f7c1f130627f6764,Chicas Gamers,Adrián de Francisco,,"Visual Concepts once again brings the NBA into our hands with a totally round game that, despite having gotten out of the fold with the new shooting system, is still a title that represents the NBA like no other, with a gigantic quality at the graphic level and playable level. It's a great farewell for this generation and it leaves us wanting to see what the next one will bring us.",2020-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f64fc2c5ac19625d336c2c8,Generación Xbox,Javier Bassols,83,"The best basketball returns with NBA 2K21, a new release that comes with several new features in its most played modes and a totally renewed shooting system.",2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5f5f96ddf7c1f130627f6624,Saudi Gamer,Ahmed Al-Khabaz,60,"NBA 2K21 might be the best basketball simulation game out there, but that doesn't mean it's perfect and flaw-free. And even though I play NBA on a daily-basis it's extremely hard to recommend it to anyone especially with the fact that the upcoming next-gen edition will be released soon.",2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,e31321db733a40d29cc0640b524dfa00 5e6a5e62bdf729557ef4447e,Pixel Arts,Sadra Shariati,60,"Just Cause 4 has a beautiful and varied world of surfing, exploding and Bollywood. But this is all the game has to offer, it doesn't make the effort to pay attention to the Story and characters, and the technical difficulties and repetitive stages prevent you from having a lasting experience.",2019-12-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5e06845971f25c74e73262b0,Kinglink Reviews,Frank Reese,60,"Just Cause 4 has so many problems. Bad graphics, bad story, and weaker gameplay. But the missions are enjoyable to the point that you might accept it all. Weak Recommend",2019-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cdb93765d6778794a74,Geeks Under Grace,,50,"Rico's newest adventure falls flat. Worth a rental, or just play the third in the series, which is so far the high-water mark.",2019-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cdb93765d6778794a92,Gamepare,Andrea Raso,78,The gameplay of Just Cause 4 is always the same with the inevitable grapple and a rich arsenal that will allow you to indulge in a gunplay that always has a certain solidity.,2019-01-31T05:00:00.000Z,False,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cda93765d6778794a3a,GameGrin,Adam Wilkin,70,"An 80s action movie in videogame form, some poor design choices don't stop this being a great sandbox to play in.",2019-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cda93765d6778794a29,PlayStation Galaxy,Jarren Navarrete,68,"At its core, Just Cause 4 seems like a game that's been directed by Michael Bay. Special effects are fancy and explosions are always pretty to look at, but there's no real depth or anything meaningful to find in this game.",2019-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,False,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cda93765d6778794a3c,The Outerhaven Productions,Karl Smart,40,"Just Cause 4 is just more of the same. The physics engine that has been around since Just Cause 2 is still fun to see in action, but that's about it. There is nothing new about Just Cause 4 that makes it stand out from other entries in the Just Cause series. The Extreme Weather system that was meant to make a huge difference in Just Cause 4 just isn't used enough for me to care, and outside of things going BOOM, the game just seems like more of the same.",2019-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cda93765d6778794a05,Game Volt,Moustafa Gad,65,"Just Cause 4 provides fun moments of thrilling chaos and destruction, but the game suffers from a repetition that can not be overlooked in the way tasks are performed and provides a superficial story with predictable events. Although the size of the destruction is limited compared to the third part, Along with the ability to navigate the virtual world quickly and smoothly",2019-01-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cda93765d67787949f8,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,60,"Just Cause 4 introduces some new interesting features like strike missions and an immersive frontline but does so at the cost of doing away with the familiar liberation system that fans of the series know and love. The result is a Just Cause game that doesn't quite feel like a Just Cause game, which might not sit well with some folks. Hopefully, the next game in the series finds a way to merge both as the game's base mechanics continue to be a hoot for players with creative minds.",2019-01-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cda93765d6778794a68,GameCloud,Ellis Longhurst,0,"Just Cause 4 has everything you’d expect from a Just Cause title, but it also suffers from a major case of one step forward, two steps back across many key areas of the game. The new grapple features and extreme weather conditions are well executed and are a perfect fit for the franchise, but poor design choices with the visuals, lighting and animation, and issues with object rendering combine to deliver an unpleasant and sometimes unplayable experience. This was a highly anticipated game for me so, so it pains me to say that players looking to jump into the Just Cause franchise should look to and would have more fun with Just Cause 3.",2019-01-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cda93765d67787949be,GameMAG,,50,"Just Cause 4 is more a technical demonstration of the engine's capabilities than an exciting modern game. If you are waiting for an interesting missions, nice story and fresh decisions, then you just will not get them. The game may be fun for the first couple of hours, especially due to explosions and acrobatics, but then it gets pretty boring.",2019-01-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5f294b77d88e035744c1e0b4,Enternity.gr,Dimitris Vourdas,70,"In conclusion, Just Cause 4 is a pretty good game and even though it is not the best part of the series, it will not disappoint anyone who has played the previous titles and it has the potential through its good story to bring new fans to its universe.",2019-01-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cda93765d6778794a01,ZTGD,Ken McKown,65,"I adored the second game, dealt with the third one, but this fourth entry just lost its appeal far too quickly. It might be time to rethink and restructure the series, or perhaps move on to a new idea.",2019-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cda93765d6778794a26,PowerUp!,Andrew Harrison,77,"Just Cause 4 isn’t new. But it does what it does well. If you’re a fan of the first, second or third you will have just as much fun with the fourth.",2019-01-08T05:00:00.000Z,False,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cda93765d67787949f1,MonsterVine,Diego Escala,40,"Even ignoring the massive technical faults, Just Cause 4 just isn’t fun to play.",2019-01-08T05:00:00.000Z,False,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cda93765d67787949fd,Gameplanet,Dan Grayson,65,"Just Cause 4 feels uninspired and lacks anything new and exciting enough to keep players hooked. While the moment to moment gameplay is fun and refined, the lack of variety in both setting and structure makes the game fade into the background in a year packed with so many impressive titles.",2019-01-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cdb93765d6778794a88,Unboxholics,Θέμης Μπολτσής,50,"Just Cause 4 is like a Michael Bay movie. It is full of explosions, full of intense action and without any real substance.",2019-01-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cdb93765d6778794a8f,Too Much Gaming,Carl Vincent David,70,"Just Cause 4 feels like you're living in and advancing the plot of a B–movie, and that's amazing. Wherever Rico goes, there's bound to be action, excitement, and more importantly, explosions.",2019-01-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cd993765d67787949ae,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,80,"Just Cause 4 delivers on the explosions, wild action and fun you expect from this franchise.",2018-12-31T05:00:00.000Z,False,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cd993765d67787949b4,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Oscar Garcia Mompean,76,We finish this 2018 in style with the last triple A of the year. Rico returns to the top in a title full of action that will not disappoint fans of the saga and that will delight users looking for a sandbox full of explosions and shootings.,2018-12-30T05:00:00.000Z,False,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cd993765d67787949a3,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,58,There's no denying that Just Cause 4 is a disappointing game with its generic gameplay and embarrassing graphics.,2018-12-30T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cda93765d67787949fb,Gaming Nexus,Rob Larkin,80,"Taking more of a narrative approach while not really offering all that much narrative but definitely adding a little more marvel in the form of cataclysmic weather events as the major antagonist, Just Cause 4 is a shade more than just another Just Cause game. The major gameplay loop of orchestrating chaos remains true to the series but it is meted out just a bit more slowly while unlocking the goodies to perform your opus just a bit more freely. The real shine of the game comes from just whipping about the game world transitioning between grappling, wing suiting, parachuting, carjacking, plane-jacking, and inviting the player to turn the entire island into their own X-games playground on steroids.",2018-12-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cd993765d67787949a8,Bazimag,Ehsan Nakhoda,58,"Recommending Just Cause 4 to both old fans of the series and new players is a hard task. if you are a fan of this series you might be easily disappointed because the game hasn't changed much compared to the previous games. and if you're new to the series, you might fell in the trap to compare it to other open world games out there and therefore not enjoy it much. there are many issues in the basis of its gameplay that can't be resolved even with huge updates.",2018-12-24T05:00:00.000Z,False,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cd993765d67787949a6,Impulsegamer,Tory Favro,82,A new entry in the Just Cause saga spells hours of fun for gamers if not anything really new for fans of the series.,2018-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cd993765d6778794958,DualShockers,Logan Moore,60,Just Cause 4 has some cool ideas and nifty gameplay mechanics that are completely undercut but its own poor mission structure and game design.,2018-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cd993765d6778794952,GBAtemp,Jessie Ljunggren,65,Just Cause 4 suffers from having little to no meat on its bones and a very poor graphical presentation. The complete freedom of movement is exhilarating but ultimately not enough to keep your attention for more than a couple sessions.,2018-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cd993765d677879494d,Attack of the Fanboy,William Schwartz,60,Just Cause 4 more often than not feels like an average open world third person shooter than it does the explosion filled bonanza that it should be.,2018-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cda93765d67787949ff,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,65,"Just Cause 4 may be a maniacal sandbox full of explosions and action, but it's a world that feels dull, repetitive and hollow inside as it missed the mark on being the perfect vehicle for some much-needed Christmas Catharsis.",2018-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cd993765d677879495e,Pardis Game,Ali Rajabi,60,"Just Cause 4 is an unnecessary sequel. The creators had the means to create a massive game, one that'd succsed by any means but in the end, Just Cause 4 does not meet the requirements for a standard AAA and is nowhere near it's true potential. If you're planning to buy it then I'd recommend you wait for an offer cause you're going to experience a lot of flaws tagging along with a really bad performance.",2018-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cd993765d6778794954,LevelUp,Víctor Rosas,80,"In many occasions we usually consider that good results are achieved by adding; bigger, more impactful, more showy, more noisy. However, at no time and under any circumstances is it assured that this is so and in Just Cause 4 this results in its greatest virtue and its greatest weakness. We have a huge open world, but with a mission design exploited to exhaustion for more than 10 years by countless titles. We have a freedom of action that allow us to overcome the enemy, but without defined limits that allow us to overcome even the game itself. Despite the improvements and implementations of this fourth installment, the final result tells us that it is not more, nor less than its predecessor and that, without a doubt, was an untapped opportunity. Even so, Just Cause 4 does not represent a setback or a bad delivery in the terms of the franchise and if you are a fan of the adventures of Rico Rodriguez, you will not be disappointed after making the revolution succeed in Solis.",2018-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cd993765d677879494f,BaziCenter,Bahram Bigharaz,70,"Just Cause 4 is neither a revolution nor a weak entry in the series, but it is actually the most complete Just Cause title yet. JC4 gathers everything positive from the previous games, adds some other things on top of that, and despite a repetitive gameplay and some story telling issues, still manages to at least satisfy the fans of the series.",2018-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cd993765d677879494b,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,50,"Another Just Cause game with a couple of meaningless additions, which didn't fix almost any issues of Just Cause 3.",2018-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cd993765d6778794956,Easy Allies,Brandon Jones,65,"Another island has opened up for Rico Rodriguez to both save and reduced to rubble at the same time. Unfortunately, a lot of corners have been cut in this sequel to bring the big weather events of Solis to life. By focusing on action ahead of everything else, how does Just Cause 4 stack up to the other amazing open-world games released in 2018?",2018-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cdb93765d6778794a72,Digiato,,73,"Just Cause 4 is nothing Important. It just uses the same elements from the previous games; big explosions, weird gadgets, fast-paced gameplay and you know better. There is nothing really new and this is Deja vu all over again.",2018-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cd993765d67787949ab,Wolf's Gaming Blog,Baden Ronie,,"At times Just Cause 4 excels at being a playground for destruction, a welcome bit of silly entertainment that lets you ride on top of a car over the edge of a cliff before jumping off, opening your chute, pulling out a rocket launcher and raining down hell.",2018-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cd993765d677879495a,Destructoid,Patrick Hancock,45,"Just Cause 4 is not a better game than its predecessor. In many ways, it feels like the same game, just with a new continent to explore. For some, this may be all they ever wanted, but for the rest of us, it's just not enough. The formula starts to show itself early and can feel monotonous only a few hours in. There will always be joy in the mass destruction of the Just Cause 4 games, but the games seem to rely more and more on ""making your own fun"" instead of pushing the player into exciting and unique scenarios via the mission structure and overall game design.",2018-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cd493765d677879454c,TrueGaming,,65,"While it still presents the same over the top action experience from the last instalment, Just Cause 4 fails to impress with its general look and the new extreme weather and grappling hook attachments which were interesting but underused.",2018-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cda93765d6778794a32,Pure Playstation,Kyle Durant,45,"Avalanche Studios clearly tried doing something different with the Just Cause series and added some new flavor to Just Cause 4. It’s a shame none of the additions really fit or handled properly. The story wasn’t well told, gameplay gravitated away from proper destruction, and just things that make the title look like it’s from 2008. If Just Cause 4 is like this because the developers are running out of ideas, it might be best to retire the series and move on to something else.",2018-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,False,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cd893765d67787948b8,SECTOR.sk,Peter Dragula,65,"Great destruction in massive world, but also bad UI, simple and repetitive missions and graphical issues.",2018-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 5d867cd893765d67787948b6,IGN Spain,Juan García,73,"Just Cause 4 is a success at the same things that made great the third game, but a failure when tries to improve its narrative, variety o polish. Finally a fun game in short bursts but not much else.",2018-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,f6db79620fd849a685f8b463d3a8bf2d 620acf999e5c48c548d80ff7,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,80,"While it certainly isn't going to be for everyone, if you're interested in unique gaming experiences there's a lot to admire about The Longest Road On Earth. It feels more like an art house project than a traditional game at times, much to its benefit. The exquisite soundtrack alone would be enough for me to recommend this game. The meditative, leisurely paced narrative delivered alongside it are just a bonus.",2022-02-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,df162a1e42b64b7a9f6f586b799c0e96 62040aa59e5c48c548d7d24a,Pure Nintendo,Ted Hazell,50,"I completely understand and appreciate their intent with this game, and I'm sure there are a decent bunch who will be swept up by this and adore it. For me, once you've played it once, there is no value in ever returning.",2022-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,df162a1e42b64b7a9f6f586b799c0e96 620292b59e5c48c548d7b3c0,PlayStation Universe,Dan Twohig,55,"The Longest Road On Earth is no doubt a stirring yet minimalist aesthetic experience with a superb original soundtrack to accompany. Those who are artistically sensitive will certainly find the short play-through to be a meaningful one. Better yet, you will be awarded a platinum trophy just for completing the story. Unfortunately the very few actual interactive parts of The Longest Road On Earth don't arise any enjoyment. Comprised almost entirely of very slow and unchallenged walking, it's difficult to classify this title as a real video game.",2022-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,df162a1e42b64b7a9f6f586b799c0e96 61f827319e5c48c548d7618e,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,80,"For those who enjoy thoughtful narrative adventures, it’s easy to recommend The Longest Road on Earth. It’s brief but very moving, and there’s every chance you might play through it more than once given its fantastic soundtrack and the way its story is open to interpretation. On another playthrough you might notice a detail in a scene that changes how you view it, for example. There’s one thing for certain: The Longest Road on Earth makes an impact.",2022-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,df162a1e42b64b7a9f6f586b799c0e96 61f27bb19e5c48c548d742af,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,75,"The Longest Road on Earth is a nice little art piece of a game with a really good indie soundtrack which evoked all the feels in me. That being said I can easily see this game just not clicking with many people, much like some random exhibit you take a chance on in a museum. You’re going into this experience to appreciate some good music and zero challenge. It feels like a great way to spend a peaceful night with the Nintendo Switch on the sofa, with a nice drink and a blanket. Of course how you choose to enjoy this game is up to you. This game won’t suit everyone but it certainly deserves its place on Nintendo Switch for those that will open their hearts to it.",2022-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,df162a1e42b64b7a9f6f586b799c0e96 60c37ed6a0046674aed165fb,KeenGamer,Andy J. Dobeson,70,"The mundane is everywhere, the monotonous is constant and the grind is relentless. Modern life is a complex and ever-changing blur. The Longest Road on Earth is here to tell us that it’s the little things that truly matter in life.",2021-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,df162a1e42b64b7a9f6f586b799c0e96 60b4f5c3b2b61298b12c1987,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,70,"The Longest Road on Earth is an experience as captivating as it is thorny. A game that has very little gameplay, a way of posing various stories with very limited player participation. And a very special visual, sound and narrative work that will touch and excite those who connect with it.",2021-05-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,df162a1e42b64b7a9f6f586b799c0e96 60afa8c657ed0e0490ae2fd8,TechRaptor,James Bentley,80,"The Longest Road on Earth works like a video game Rorschach test. You paint a little of yourself onto the canvas of the story and that, in turn, is what you get from it.",2021-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,df162a1e42b64b7a9f6f586b799c0e96 60af7aa257ed0e0490ae2fa6,Gamer's Palace,Beatrice Vogt,90,"The Longest Road on Earth is a meditative experience that you need to accept. If you're looking for a game about enjoying the moment and extend your awareness, The Longest Road on Earth is for you.",2021-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,df162a1e42b64b7a9f6f586b799c0e96 60af1d6c57ed0e0490ae2ec9,Twinfinite,Chris Jecks,70,"By simply being an interactive experience, ‘The Longest Road on Earth’ won’t be for everyone, but if you’re a fan of the genre or want some ‘chill out time’, or even just want something to serve as food for reminiscent thoughts, I implore you to find a moment to take a stroll down this road. If nothing else, it’s a reminder to stop and smell the roses every once in a while. Life’s too short not to.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,df162a1e42b64b7a9f6f586b799c0e96 60ad859d57ed0e0490ae2d1a,Bazimag,Ali Rezazadeh,70,"Emotionally satisfying music with beautiful visuals has helped The Longest Road on Earth to convey its message in the most fulfilling way possible. It may not be a full-on spectacle affair and unlike its name, it may not be the longest of experiences but it gives you more than you need on the emotional side of things.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,df162a1e42b64b7a9f6f586b799c0e96 60ad568657ed0e0490ae2ce3,Screen Rant,Rob Gordon,70,"The Longest Road on Earth is still relatively successful. Its unique and interesting gimmick allows it to reach places that other indie games have yet to travel, although it does fall into limitations with just how engaging it can be thanks to its pacing and self-inflicted restrictive nature. Nonetheless, fans of character-centric experimental works will likely want to give this a go, and it's a useful blueprint for potential future innovation, too.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,df162a1e42b64b7a9f6f586b799c0e96 60ad55f157ed0e0490ae2ce0,Spaziogames,Domenico Musicò,70,"Four stories of normal life without words and dialogues, four stories that talks through images and music like no other. The Longest Road on Earth shows the fragments of our very existence.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,df162a1e42b64b7a9f6f586b799c0e96 61f800cf9e5c48c548d75fd6,SECTOR.sk,Matúš Štrba,70,Asteroids: Recharged is a nice little addition to Recharged series of Atari arcade classics that will bring back all those memories of playing the original at the arcades or at home with your own Atari console.,2022-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,e7efc5272c234eae95665d44bef7f6fa 61e540cd9e5c48c548d6d640,Enternity.gr,Hektor Apostolopoulos,65,"Nice memories, beautiful neo-futuristic metaphor to today, but also empty in some places.",2022-01-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,e7efc5272c234eae95665d44bef7f6fa 61cf37399e5c48c548d6907c,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,60,"While Asteroids is iconic entertainment, this installment (like the Recharged series in general) is too conservative to vouch for at launch price. When I can say versions of these games from 40 years ago are just as fun, if not more, there is a problem. This series is running out of steam and needs a change in approach to revive interest.",2021-12-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,e7efc5272c234eae95665d44bef7f6fa 61c1207c9e5c48c548d66f53,Gamer Escape,Aaron Botts,70,"Equal parts classic gaming action and modern aesthetics, Asteroids: Recharged is worth the pickup for just the convenience of having access to it alone. Given that it’s on every platform available, (and especially in quick hits on Switch) having modern versions of classic games like this is a welcome thing to have within reach. If you’re looking to scratch that classic gaming itch, playing this version of a classic is a welcome addition to the Recharged line of games and is a worthy version worth considering. It’s not perfect, but it’s playable and still as fun now as it was when it dazzled arcade goers in its heyday.",2021-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,e7efc5272c234eae95665d44bef7f6fa 61c03f9c9e5c48c548d669dd,IGN Italy,Stefano Castelli,65,"Decent yet limited - not very ""Recharged"" - remake of the 1979 arcade classic.",2021-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,e7efc5272c234eae95665d44bef7f6fa 61b7f9dd9e5c48c548d63ef4,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,75,"Asteroids: Recharged is up there with the best of Atari's Recharged releases and it's even more fun with a friend. So, if you have fond memories of the 1979 arcade classic or just want to play some simple static shooting, you'll definitely enjoy this spacefaring blastfest.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,e7efc5272c234eae95665d44bef7f6fa 61b7a6d9521d77c3d1f5b090,GameBlast,Carlos França Júnior,75,"Asteroids: Recharged is a great way to reintroduce a classic to a younger audience. Updating the visuals and sound, along with preserving its base structure, is a very successful recipe for how to make that return. It's a shame that the limited content reduces the lifespan of such a fun game.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,e7efc5272c234eae95665d44bef7f6fa 61b76be083e54798d122026f,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,70,"While Asteroids: Recharged is a decent update of the classic game and is a welcome return for the series, it's also not as effective at tugging on the nostalgia strings as the previous Recharged games.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,e7efc5272c234eae95665d44bef7f6fa 61b7696083e54798d1220251,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,75,"If you’re a fan of Asteroids, love your retro games or need a game to enjoy in short bursts. Asteroids: Recharged is easy to recommend. The Recharged series may be starting to show a repetitive formula but it’s a design that works. There could be room for improvement but it gets the core gameplay right. Asteroids: Recharged is a fun arcade game and for most gamers, that’s all that counts.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,e7efc5272c234eae95665d44bef7f6fa 61b7681383e54798d122023b,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,75,"It’s yet another bite-sized Recharged version of an Atari classic, but one that actually looks good enough, has an okay soundtrack, and feels like the perfect balance between retro and modern, all thanks to its mixture of vector graphics and a ton of neon particle effects.",2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,e7efc5272c234eae95665d44bef7f6fa 5d86756a93765d6778765193,Pure Nintendo,Kirstie Summers,70,"Drawful 2 offers a wonderful library of bizarre prompts that challenge your imagination and are good for a giggle, until the novelty wears off or your phone runs out of battery.",2018-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,a95fc18c1d7846b2833f9d42d5d9c658 5d86756a93765d6778765199,NintendoWorldReport,Alexander Morningstar,70,"Drawful 2 is still just as fun as the first, and more fun with the ability to create personalized prompts in games. But if you're looking to get more bang for your buck stick to the first title, because Drawful 2 doesn't seem to live up to changing much in the way of a sequel. It provides more of the same fun, and it's hard to fault it for that because the base game is a wild time at parties.",2018-07-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,a95fc18c1d7846b2833f9d42d5d9c658 5d86756a93765d6778765169,SwitchWatch,,70,"I think Drawful 2 is a great little party game as long as you have enough people to play with. When I was with a party of people this was great fun for an hour or so. The beauty of the Jackbox collection is that you can then try another game after. You won't have that option when you purchase this as a standalone title but if you own Jackbox party bundles already this will be a nice addition. It's cheap enough for us to recommend but only if you have more than three people you can play with often. Also factor in the fact that you will need a tablet or smartphone each to play this game and WIFI to connect to. If you don't have all of those variables then, of course, it's hard to recommend this game to you as you won't be able to play it. In what Drawful 2 sets out to do it succeeds in giving you fun and laughter for friends and family.",2018-07-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,a95fc18c1d7846b2833f9d42d5d9c658 5d86756b93765d67787651f4,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,65,"While it can be fun recommending it is a tricky proposition. Overall I’d say spending some extra money and getting a full-on party pack would be your best bet, whether it is the one that includes Drawful or not. The relative price difference isn’t large and having some variety is really a better option. For people who may enjoy the original Drawful already whether you really need this one is probably most dependent on whether you think you’ll use the custom prompts or not. If not the value proposition dwindles a bit. There’s nothing wrong with the game, it’s just a very hit or miss proposition.",2018-07-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,a95fc18c1d7846b2833f9d42d5d9c658 5d86756a93765d67787651b6,Nintendo Insider,Ryan Janes,80,Drawful 2 is a safe but fun sequel that adds in just enough new features for even those that have played the original. Gather a group of friends and Drawful 2 is an absolute blast and thanks to the addition of user-created content there’s no end to the drawing antics you’ll get up to.,2018-06-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,a95fc18c1d7846b2833f9d42d5d9c658 5d86756a93765d6778765180,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,60,"As part of The Jackbox Party Pack, Drawful offered a brief yet silly way to have fun with friends, but its no-frills concept, the sheer lack of support for online multiplayer (especially with the lack of native streaming support Switch users have to contend with) and the hefty £8 asking price and Drawful 2 becomes a tough sell at best. However, if you're really desperate for a couchplay alternative, this one might just scratch that party game itch.",2018-06-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,a95fc18c1d7846b2833f9d42d5d9c658 5d86756c93765d6778765221,TechRaptor,Andrew Stretch,75,Drawful 2 has similarities to the original while adding fun new features and enough replayability that you can keep the party going.,2016-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,a95fc18c1d7846b2833f9d42d5d9c658 5d86756c93765d6778765218,Marooners' Rock,Robert Workman,80,"You should have a fairly good idea of what you’re getting into with Drawful 2 before you buy it. It follows general rules, but it does so hilariously, based on the possibilities of your guests. Snag a few friends and have a field day – even if you don’t have any fathomable idea of how to draw a “robot birthday”. (I’m sure you can figure something out.)",2016-09-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,a95fc18c1d7846b2833f9d42d5d9c658 5d86756a93765d6778765171,The Vertical Slice,Chris Roberto,100,"If you can play with the right kind of people, ones who will try to have a good time and not suck the energy from the experience, I find it hard to believe you will not have a great time with Drawful 2 (or any other Jackbox Games offerings).",2016-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,a95fc18c1d7846b2833f9d42d5d9c658 5d86756c93765d677876521e,TrueAchievements,Cindy Minguez,40,"Unfortunately, the game offers nothing innovative or entertaining; it's simply a way for the company to make a quick buck based on better games in the series.",2016-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,a95fc18c1d7846b2833f9d42d5d9c658 5d86756a93765d67787651c1,We Got This Covered,Shaan Joshi,80,"Whether you played the original or not, Drawful 2 is a great excuse to gather a few friends, uncork a few drinks, and spend the evening indoors, laughing with (and occasionally at) your friends.",2016-06-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,a95fc18c1d7846b2833f9d42d5d9c658 5d86756a93765d67787651be,Destructoid,Nic Rowen,80,Drawful 2 is a phenomenal vehicle to waste away an entire evening with your friends doubled over in fits of laughter. It's hard to care about the lack of real innovation when tears are blurring your vision and you can't catch your breath from laughing so hard.,2016-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,a95fc18c1d7846b2833f9d42d5d9c658 5d86756c93765d677876521b,The Cube,Zack Hage,90,"Drawful 2 is an excellent, although mechanically unsubstantial sequel to a hit party game. A small portion of gamers might be disappointed at the lack of true changes, but the hilarity outweighs the innovation, and for good reason. Drawful 2 is a comedic masterpiece.",2016-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,a95fc18c1d7846b2833f9d42d5d9c658 5d86756a93765d677876518e,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,80,"Drawful 2 is a lot of fun, if you haven't played this game it's a perfect party title for a group of people.",2015-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,a95fc18c1d7846b2833f9d42d5d9c658 624ac28d274ec35e72dcacea,SECTOR.sk,Matúš Štrba,70,"In terms of concept, One Hand Clapping is one of the most interesting games in a long time. However, it can get a bit boring due to repetitive puzzles.",2022-04-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc9292c5d0ac441b8b6b8e261662ff40 620b72c69e5c48c548d81218,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,70,"We should forever remain impressed with One Hand Clapping. It’s fresh and unique in a way that makes you hit your forehead and wonder why you didn’t think of it sooner. But in my heart, I know that One Hand Clapping could have become something so much better had it been a truly solid platformer in its own right, or swung hard into teaching singing, or created deeper, more impactful melodies to really convey a more coherent story. I’m grateful for a game like this to exist, but I can’t deny that the feeling is slightly overshadowed by my eagerness for another title to learn from this one and refine the concept further. Regardless, One Hand Clapping is good now, priced fairly, and definitely deserves your attention… as long as you have a microphone.",2022-02-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc9292c5d0ac441b8b6b8e261662ff40 61ed69aa9e5c48c548d70983,GamesCreed,Juan Carlos Ortiz,80,"One Hand Clapping is an interesting tool in teaching its audience to recognize musical notes. With simple gameplay and graphics, it makes learning about music both easy and fun.",2022-01-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc9292c5d0ac441b8b6b8e261662ff40 61ccc1d99e5c48c548d68c79,GameGrin,Artura Dawn,45,"One Hand Clapping has the right idea but was executed somewhat poorly. For a game centred around music, the audio design truly was a disappointing factor.",2021-12-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc9292c5d0ac441b8b6b8e261662ff40 61cba5aa9e5c48c548d68a58,COGconnected,Stephanie Sung,74,"Of course, the whole point is to have a good time trying something new. One Hand Clapping is fun for singers and non-singers alike so I’m sure everyone will enjoy this creative experience. You can use it as an excuse to warm up your voice if you’re going out for Christmas caroling, or you can just sing to your heart’s content while actually making progress in a video game. And who knows, maybe you’ll find out you actually have a knack for singing.",2021-12-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc9292c5d0ac441b8b6b8e261662ff40 61bd07be9e5c48c548d660bc,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,80,One Hand Clapping is a vibrant 2D puzzle platformer whose use of voice helps it stand out. Every area in the game looks unique and it is constantly changing up how you have to use your voice to interact with the environments. I think some of the later parts get kind of complicated and I’m not sure what the story in the game is really about if there was one. If you’re looking to use your voice to interact with a game in a new way you should give it a try.,2021-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc9292c5d0ac441b8b6b8e261662ff40 61b3b49783e54798d121f41d,FingerGuns,Kat Bullock,80,"An innovative, inventive and unique experience in gaming, One Hand Clapping is impressive in almost every way. Whether you are a trained singer or have never sung a note in your life, this game accommodates you to translate your voice into a part of the game play. It's only 5 hours long which includes some repetition, but this visually pleasing and enjoyable game is an experience that will be difficult to forget.",2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc9292c5d0ac441b8b6b8e261662ff40 61b39b8c83e54798d121f298,Generación Xbox,Alejandro Serrador,73,"We all interpret different voices, but in the end, we must find the one that is our own, the one that allows us to express ourselves as we are. Correctly conveying its message, One Hand Clapping is a work that plays a vital role in establishing the trust and sincerity of what we say. It doesn't matter if our voice is not so poetic, powerful or sophisticated. It is ours and it is about communicating from it, taking the reins of our personality, expressing it without any kind of cover.",2021-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc9292c5d0ac441b8b6b8e261662ff40 61091def3c8c4bdee8548796,GameGrin,Charr Davenport,65,"One Hand Clapping is an amazing looking 2D platformer and the concept is definitely unique and interesting. Unfortunately, it's more interesting than the game itself.",2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,dc9292c5d0ac441b8b6b8e261662ff40 629d10bb0bfe2deada17c8ba,Cubed3,,50,"An interesting idea marred by a subpar execution, [i]Lake[i] is more tedious than it is relaxing and immersive. The atmosphere is neat, and the whole process of taking it easy and just enjoying the simple act of delivering the mail is surprisingly cathartic, but it's not enough to keep you here for more than an hour. There is some talking to be done with a number of characters as well, but this is sadly the least exciting thing here. The townsfolk are so boring that driving the empty roads and simply delivering the mail is more preferable.",2022-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 627633a0008489e208d8ddca,NoobFeed,Yagmur Sevinc,50,"Lake is exactly what it promises to be: A relaxing routine for you to step away from your fast life. Every single aspect of Lake is there to simplify the experience, to make it easier to get through. But it becomes boring so soon, and there is no replay value.",2022-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 628e7aee0bfe2deada178244,NaviGames,Alejandro Morillas Tellez,65,"Lake is not a bad videogame. On an artistic level it is a very enjoyable product and capable of moving you. However, the simplicity of its story and gameplay, as well as its message, should suit you.",2022-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 625f2e64008489e208d85cbd,PlayStation Universe,Garri Bagdasarov,80,"I loved my time in Lake and wished it lasted a bit longer. Though mail delivery doesn't sound so appealing, it was nice and relaxing to drive around a small town and take in the sights. Providence Oaks' town is full of people with big personalities that you can interact with however you want. It has some issues with pop-in issues and repetitive musical score, but it's easy to overlook these issues when the people of Providence Oaks are so delightful to talk to.",2022-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 62583c22008489e208d81a01,Push Square,Liam Croft,60,"Lake is the perfect pallet cleanser after a heavier title. It's refreshing to not have to worry about an end of the world prophecy, or an out of control god hell-bent on destruction. However, it's also that simplistic nature that holds it back from a first-class stamp.",2022-04-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 62543e89008489e208d7f320,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"Glitches aside, we enjoyed every moment of our time with Lake. This six-or-so hour adventure forces you to take things slowly; to stop and think. That’s something we all could do with more of in this hectic, stressful world. Meredith may be fictional, as may be the gorgeous Providence Oaks, but the life choices she ponders during the course of the game are something we can all relate to. If you’re anything like us, you’ll rue the credits finally rolling, wishing you could continue to deliver mail in that small, sleepy town forever.",2022-04-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 61ec10c19e5c48c548d70642,Gamer's Palace,Beatrice Vogt,64,"I decided to stay in Providence Oaks because it was a relaxing trip. Delivering the mail has been a nice job in this game. A lot of technical issues overshadow the potentially good experience, however. Lake could have needed a lot more time to be really good.",2022-01-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 61c8cb539e5c48c548d68525,GameGrin,Kelly McMurdie,70,"Lake is a lovely, slow-paced indie game to play in your downtime. Rich in personality and character, well worth replaying.",2021-12-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 61798d69df320323c6131e97,Generación Xbox,,68,"Lake, despite its problems, is still a beautiful adventure which lends itself enough to disconnect for a long time, not only thanks to its beautiful views, but also to its beautiful soundtrack. So and everything I would recommend only to those who are lovers like me of the walking simulators of more relaxing tone like Abzu or Journey, since in my opinion at least, I feel that they are the only ones who will really know how to enjoy it.",2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 61788ac6df320323c613149b,NaviGames,Alejandra Rosales,70,"Lake allows us to spend a pleasant time driving along its quiet roads and meeting the neighbors of Providence Oaks. A story about the return to the past and the dichotomy between the quiet life of the countryside and the hustle and bustle of the big city. A return to the roots that, however, does not quite take off and is somewhat weak, along with a system of decisions whose endings are quite predictable. Lake enjoys a nice cartoon style that gives great beauty to its landscapes that, however, overshadowed by the poor technical workmanship.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 616870c2c77a5173597e635f,Saving Content,Ed Acosta,80,"Delivering mail and driving around familiar streets helped set that relaxing tone. The unique interactions between Meredith and the other characters in Providence Oaks gave me the right motivation to play through and invest me in her tale. Lake isn't just a game about delivering mail; Lake is about reconnecting, and it was quite enjoyable to guide Meredith to a life she will enjoy.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 61b8cdac9e5c48c548d6453a,Rapid Reviews UK,Joshua Callaghan,70,"Moving into the country, away from the hustle and bustle of life in the big city, is a formula seen in many games. In the postal worker simulation game Lake, the small town of Providence Oaks needs a temporary postwoman and you’re just the right person for the job! Find out whether Providence Oaks is a dream destination or life in the slow lane in this Rapid Review.",2021-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 61636466622fdc536eb6a9aa,GameBlast,,80,"Unconventional and even slower paced than most games we see out there, Lake is a great choice for those who feel anguished about the decisions they made for their own lives and who are looking for reflections that can somehow appease indecisions. It is also suitable for anyone who likes to enjoy a beautiful view along the road and casual conversations with different people.",2021-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 6157c0319f4312e92e327817,VGChartz,Daniel Parker,55,"Lake sells itself well on its peaceful atmosphere, which makes it easy to pick up and play, although several design decisions prevent the game from shining.",2021-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 6151c9a867d9ff8f6b3fa9f3,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,"Concept games like Lake are great for what they are and for how long they last you. You shouldn’t come to them expecting to be blown away, but for what they aim to present. Lake is especially good at delivering a satisfyingly light and encapsulated experience, but not much else.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 614a4883c320421e46fc95a9,BaziCenter,Milad Taher Nejad,60,"Lake offers a relaxing, slow-paced experience that is not for everybody, but if you need a break from all the fast-paced action packed routine of these days and not looking to spend more than 20 bucks, then Lake can be a good choice for you.",2021-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 614958975807301248919809,TechRaptor,Lee Mehr,50,Lake's placid design philosophy cuts both ways: no flaw too egregious and no positive too remarkable.,2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 6146fe66c73e2f01e326c7b4,WellPlayed,Bianca Rose,65,"While the concept of Lake is simple and sweet, the repetitive gameplay can take away from the story and its interesting characters, making the daily delivery tasks more of a chore than something more.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 6144c9e86a0d35eab0ffbff6,KeenGamer,Jessica Orr,85,"Take a break and deliver mail in the beautiful town of Providence Oaks with Lake, an indie title from developer Gamious with a lot of cosy content—if you want there to be. Can Lake really satisfy that wholesome itch, or do technical flaws ruin the experience?",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 6141a45ba1c77bbd39e730f1,IGN Italy,Fabrizio Salis,75,"A charming journey into the American countryside. It's not the most original gaming experience and there are a few bugs that still needs solving, but thanks to its rich atmosphere and interesting characters Lake still manages to provide half a dozen hours of good entertainment.",2021-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 61408e428ebcf0a6ad13bbc1,Explosion Network,Buddy Watson,60,"Although the final decision felt flat, the residents of Providence Oaks and the interactions and relationships you form are wholesome and reinforce that sense of community and feeling like you belong. Sometimes in life, it's about the journey, not the destination, and I think the same about Lake.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 613f1078e8e573a2aa24dd23,Eurogamer,Emad Ahmed,80,"A gentle adventure, imbued with a sense of place and purpose.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 6165b65f80594f6395b33b75,Thumb Culture,,60,"This is a fine game for people who want a basic story, and no pressure while playing, which this does well. You have no timer on your day, and missions will not expire. The game itself is good to sink a few hours into. But that’s all it is, there’s nothing to keep the player coming back for more. While having potential, it falls short in my opinion. This is why Lake will be getting the Thumb Culture Silver Award from me. There’s not enough content here to keep the player interested long-term. While there are story elements to it, they’re pretty shallow and the only impact they have is on the outcome of the main story. I will leave you with the game trailer as always.",2021-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 613e15d3ba43ef859830edb9,SomosXbox,Joel Castillo,59,"Lake's curious proposal is surprisingly entertaining, although it ends up becoming repetitive. The worst thing is the numerous bugs that affect the experience.",2021-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 613ba27a41309f73da0c2602,Gameblog,,70,"Between the walking simulator, and the video game experience, Lake is a contemplative title that takes advantage of rather well-written characters, and a system of dialogues impactful enough for us to think about the meaning of life and its priorities. No choice is better than the other, so the title really lets us opt for what we want, without it having a positive or negative impact on the gaming experience.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 613a5d8264f4324fcd14d1a2,LadiesGamers.com,Mina Smith ,40,"I had a very hard time getting anywhere near the end of this game. It was so slow; it would have been better off as a real visual novel instead of making the player do long, boring hours of forced labour. Delivering real mail would be a lot more interesting. The delivery mini-game padding in this game makes it less likely that visual novel fans will love this game, and the repetitive nature of Lake will ensure that adventure game lovers will also not really dig this title. I’m not entirely sure who the target audience for this game is, but I feel like it misses the mark completely.",2021-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 6138b2917257ea23f275ea27,RPG Fan,Caitlin Argyros,73,"I don’t regret my stay in Providence Oaks, but like most vacations, I wish I had gotten to do more in the short time I had with the game. If you’re looking for a slice-of-life experience in a peaceful lake town and you don’t mind some bumps along the road, Lake might just be up your alley. If you want a narrative game with replay value where your choices affect the story, this vacation might leave you a little wanting.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 6137ba36ea2645107126e04d,Xbox Achievements,Dan Webb,60,Buried beneath Lake's innumerable mundane tasks are some really cool characters and stories. It’s just a shame you have to dig deep to really reach them.,2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 61350d1cfcc37bee8d17acc2,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,60,"Lake feels almost intentionally designed to be boring and mundane, and it did get on my nerves at times. But unlike other similarly-themed art games out there, its premise is so humble and sweet, being so devoid of pretentiousness and arrogance, that it actually manages to deliver its message of making a fresh start and having a better life far away from the chaos of civilization.",2021-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 6139c33e64f4324fcd14d096,FingerGuns,Rossko Keniston,80,"Lake is a narrative-driven postal simulator quite unlike any other. With a rich story, wonderful characters a beautiful town to explore, if you’re looking for something to ease your mind, you can’t go wrong.",2021-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 6133ec46df187bda92a7f2e1,Video Chums,Mary Billington,70,"Lake is a short and enjoyable story-driven game with interesting mail delivery gameplay that drives you to get to know the townsfolk. The story and interactions provide much lighthearted fun so if you can get past the graphical issues and bugs, there's plenty to make you play Lake over and over so you can see how your decisions influence the people of Providence Oaks.",2021-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 61337210df187bda92a7f1f5,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,70,"Lake is an extremely charming story-driven title where you can accidentally be so nice to everyone that you end up forgetting to live for yourself. For the right kind of person, that in and of itself can be a much-needed wake up call; for everyone else, it’s in the very least a soothing little mail-carrying simulator that allows you to set the pace. If you’re looking for some slice-of-life goodness that provides some chill and calming ambiance, taking it easy with Lake is a no-brainer.",2021-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 613341c7df187bda92a7f1d4,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,60,"Lake can be an entertaining game, but only if you’re looking to burn some free time and don’t mind being railroaded.",2021-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 6138cafd5184774561133f3e,The Escapist,Will Cruz,,,2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 6132f2e4df187bda92a7f1c4,But Why Tho?,Jason Flatt,75,"What Lake was for me was not a peaceful, slow-paced reflection on what matters most in life. Instead, it was an anxious and difficult exercise in letting go of things that don’t bring me joy, even if they might hold other values. And it was a reflection on queer experience and the radicalness of choosing what’s genuinely best for yourself despite others’ expectations. However, while some moments of my time playing was difficult, it was because of how I saw my own ongoing experience through Merrideth’s eyes. And if a game can make me do that through expertly crafted gameplay, a perfect soundtrack, and captivating characters and relationships alone, you can certainly color me impressed.",2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 613190f31a9149c8e46e75ce,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,75,We are conditioned to expect a gruesome crime or having to deal with some kind of a supernatural event when we are experiencing a small town story but Lake is a relaxing small adventure full of colorful characters that happens to take place in small town that is a welcome change of pace from stories with similar setting.,2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 613408d5df187bda92a7fc6a,Noisy Pixel,,70,"Does Lake push the boundaries and redefine the genre of a narrative adventure? I wouldn’t say so, but I would contend that it’s a welcome addition. The game is a great exploration of the impact one can have on others’ lives with simple interactions in a peaceful manner. There are quality-of-life issues, and the impact may not be as great as you would hope. In fact, there’s nothing grandiose about the game, but that works in its favor–it’s a calming presence in a world of chaos.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 620358fa9e5c48c548d7c34a,GamesHub,,100,Lake is careful not to waste your time even as it insists you take all the time you need.,2021-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 61329df01a9149c8e46e773d,VGamingNews,Andrew O'Donnell,70,"Lake is certainly not for everyone. It’s a very specific experience that tries as hard as possible to take as much ‘game’ out of the game and leave you only with the relaxing story element. And on balance, I’d say I enjoyed my time with Lake; I breezed around that leafy town not knowing if what I was doing mattered or if I really cared about that or not. It’s like having a day off work without any plans – the world is your oyster and there’s absolutely no pressure.",2021-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 61305f0c41e38db6f1f29c31,Screen Rant,Jacob Zeranko,60,"Overall, Lake tells a beautiful story, has nuanced and interesting characters, and has an environment that feels comforting and inviting. What detracts from the experience is, unfortunately, the game's tedious tasks and slow pace. This combination makes it hard to leave the experience with a clear opinion about the time spent in Providence Oaks, but what is clear is that Lake will absolutely satisfy players who feel like they need to escape and spend some time taking it slow and easy.",2021-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,243acce03e434d6e82d70474ce062501 619f71551d7da1c446884143,SECTOR.sk,Táňa Matúšová,45,"Because of the unavoidable grinding, Kitaria Fables turns otherwise fun gameplay aspects into repetitive chores.",2021-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 618f58b4498fec35dc609569,Cat with Monocle,Seth Hay,70,"Kitaria Fables isn’t perfect and has a handful of small issues. Still, with a good mix of adventuring, farming, and crafting, it’s a fun game whether you experience the game solo or with a partner. Grab your sword and prepare for a meowtastic adventure.",2021-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 618ea6fcdcc55528ce512155,GAMEtainment,Sarina Schlosser,68,"While playing, I took my time and examined many details. I spent a little over 20 hours in Canoidera. But of course that depends on how you play. I took my time looking at everything, as I just mentioned, and also let the character design sink in. It was a cute little adventure for a few relaxing evenings on the sofa. However, with more action than farming. If you're looking for a light, cute adventure, I can recommend Kitaria Fables. Especially for the younger members of the family or as an RPG starter.",2021-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 61ddc5c09e5c48c548d6bcf4,Rapid Reviews UK,Georgina Howlett,40,"The description of Kitaria Fables on the Nintendo Store calls it “a delightfully cute action-adventure RPG with farming and crafting”. As someone fond of farming simulations like Harvest Moon, Story of Seasons and Stardew Valley, I was immediately interested in giving the game a try. I dove into it expecting a rewarding experience, and after playing for a few hours, admit that the aforementioned description is accurate. The game is incredibly cute, it does incorporate elements of action, adventure and roleplay into its gameplay, and it does involve farming and crafting – but, sadly, it didn’t turn out to be the dreamy experience I was hoping for.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 616e0ce7e856d8ac61c53d0e,The Outerhaven Productions,Kyle Simcox,60,"Kitaria Fables is a fun, dungeon crawler with a relaxing farming sim twist but it doesn’t quite live up to the same hype as other games in the same genre. With that being said though, its simple gameplay mechanics make it easier for younger audiences to pick up and play.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 614f4b8129cd9c662a0ae068,Gaming Nexus,,74,"Kitiara Fables is a fun action RPG, with significant time spent farming in between quests. Though there are some issues with couch co-op, the story is still entertaining enough to recommend a look.",2021-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 614737a9c73e2f01e326c7d0,Nintendo Life,Kate Gray,80,"A fantastic tribute to Fantasy Life that nails the kind of grindy combat that many people love, Kitaria Fables is genuinely sweet and impressively well-made for a three-person team in under three years. If Fantasy Life is a Wagyu beef steak, Kitaria Fables is a really, REALLY good burger. If you're jonesing for a tasty action-farming-adventure, Kitaria Fables has you covered.",2021-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 6154275b248a1dcf6227db41,Game Forces PT,Filipe Martins,75,"Kitaria Fables is intended to reward the most patient players . Having to plant, water, mow and mine to be up to the curve of difficulty that the game presents us, can leave the most impatient unwilling to complete this experience. However, getting involved in this system brings a feeling of realization that still has the premise of seeing the unfolding of the story and all its twists in this adventure with cats, goats, tigers, bears, among others.",2021-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 6148a7955807301248919703,GameBlast,Ivanir Ignacchitti,75,"Featuring a world of cuddly anthropomorphic animals, Kitaria Fables is a game that manages to balance action and simulation elements. It focuses on generating a cycle of combat, gathering materials and obtaining items, creating a pleasant experience. Gamers who enjoy action and farm games will likely enjoy it at their own pace. However, the feeling is that the game could go a little further to make something more memorable.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 613e50abc4db5994a488ec03,Nintendo Blast,Eduardo Comerlato,80,"With casual and relaxed mechanics, Kitaria Fables is a very nice addition to Switch's library. Its ability to design an immersive gameplay, made up of interesting combat and responsive mechanics, adds up to an aesthetic full of cuteness. As a result, we have a friendly and cordial adventure.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 624f9ee3008489e208d7c182,Capsule Computers,Travis Bruno,60,"Kitaria Fables features a charming world and has a solid, albeit straightforward, story but its focus on grinding, lack of character interaction, and lackluster farming hold it back.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 61f7a9549e5c48c548d75bad,IGN Korea,Gyeongcheon Min,80,"With its cute looks and furry battle elements, the game has the merits of a typical RPG with a friendly look. Kitaria Fables can be a decent entry RPG to the younger audience as well as those who are getting sick and tired of dark and grimy fantasy worlds, this one can be a breath of fresh air for some.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 61390382518477456113419e,Pure Xbox,Daniel Hollis,60,"With all this said, there is enjoyment to be had in Kitaria Fables if you can look past the clunkiness. The combat, for one, feels really great and gives you a ton of abilities as you progress through. Farming is also a satisfying system. If the game had just lent harder into one aspect, we can't help but think the end result would have been a tighter experience. There were times when it felt like we were playing a classic original Xbox title with its presentation, which lent a nice charm. Unfortunately, there's only so much that can carry you through its 20-or-so hour-long story.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 6138a8ec7257ea23f275ea14,Hardcore Gamer,Jeremy Peeples,80,"Outside of iffy sound design, Kitaria Fables is an outstanding game from top to bottom.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 614771c6c73e2f01e326c7ea,oprainfall,,60,"Overall, I found Kitaria Fables to be an okay game. It’s a cute indie game full of adorable animal characters and an interesting enough story. But the endless fighting of the same enemies over, and over, for bettering my equipment to survive the next area of monsters, really burned me out and distracted from the charm. If you love games where you’re constantly fighting monsters for materials and equipment, and you don’t mind every now and then taking a break to chill and farm, you’ll definitely have a good time with this one. Sadly, if you’re looking for a new farming sim to relax with, I would look elsewhere. The farming in Kitaria is only there to provide the crops and/or income required for your adventuring, nothing more.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 61377cabea2645107126dee9,33bits,Erika Gonzalvez Nestares,75,Kitaria Fables is a simple RPG with touches of resource management games where we must fight the monsters that haunt our village while collecting resources to improve our equipment and help the villagers.,2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 6138b2647257ea23f275ea21,PC Invasion,Kurt Perry,70,"When Kitaria Fables works it works really well. But when its issues begin to arise, the experience of playing through it can get awfully frustrating. These unnecessary design oversights detract from the game's clear strengths. Regardless, it isn't bad, and given its relatively cheap retail price, it is probably worth giving a shot.",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 61367d16ea2645107126de05,Pure Nintendo,Sophie Hiner,90,"Kitaria Fables is an incredibly fun RPG that combines the exploration and fighting style of Zelda with the farming and village gameplay of Stardew Valley and the cute animal characters of Animal Crossing. I played this for hours at a time, unable to put it down.",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 61365a32ea2645107126dddf,PlayStation LifeStyle,Jenny Jones,65,"It might sound like I'm being quite critical of Kitaria Fables but I did actually have a lot of fun playing it. It never quite reaches its full potential, but as long as you don't mind that it's quite grindy in places, then it is a worthwhile adventure. There's also a couch co-op mode which is perfect if you have been looking for a simple RPG to introduce to a younger gamer or if you just want something low key to play with a friend.",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 613d4e0fba43ef859830ed5b,NaviGames,Franciso Jose Moreno,75,"A nice and interesting game, that without being perfect has managed to abstract me completely and get me into its proposal.",2021-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 6133c54ddf187bda92a7f291,COGconnected,Thi Chao,82,"I absolutely adore everything about this game. If you’re a fan of games like Harvest Moon, Stardew Valley and Rune Factory, you’ll definitely like this title. It has a decent balance of farming and adventure, a solid story and the most adorable characters you will ever see. Since the game is pretty open, you can really go at your own pace, you don’t have to do any of the story quests right away if you feel like opting towards farming and gathering instead. Or if you think you can get away with a limited income, you can mostly forgo the farming and head straight into the adventure! Overall, Kitaria Fables is a wholesome and relaxed time.",2021-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 613297941a9149c8e46e76d9,TechRaptor,Dashiell Wood,45,Kitaria Fables is a decent farming life sim sadly hampered by its poor RPG elements,2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 61323a801a9149c8e46e7635,Push Square,Robert Ramsey,70,"With its heavy Fantasy Life vibes, there's a lot to like about Kitaria Fables. While the grind won't be for everyone, it's an accessible game that can eat up 20 to 30 hours of your time quite easily, thanks to its enticing mix of fighting, crafting, and farming.",2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 6133bc1ddf187bda92a7f265,Screen Rant,Laura Gray,50,"Despite the need for quality-of-life improvements, Kitaria Fables will likely appeal to fans of the RPG genre for its cute story, engaging graphics, and diverse mechanics. However, fans of farming simulation titles may want to wait until patches have been implemented to make the feature more beneficial to the overall gameplay.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 61318cf01a9149c8e46e75cb,NoobFeed,Adam Siddiqui,90,Kitaria Fables takes a lot of concepts found in traditional RPGs and combines them for an outstanding fantasy adventure. With the protagonist attempting to repel rising darkness and learning why magic is such a taboo subject. It doesn’t attempt to reinvent the wheel with its systems but instead took what worked in other games of similar genres and used them to create a brand new adventure. Kitaria Fables doesn’t have a lot of original qualities but combines them into one amazing adventure.,2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 6130578b41e38db6f1f29c1c,WayTooManyGames,Fernando da Costa,75,"Kitaria Fables is a stellar adventure held back by sporadic bad calls. That, however, never went on to cloud the fun I had and how smitten I got by its inherent charm. I loved my time with this game, and while a few key elements were missing, I wasn’t too fussed.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 613007b35c3ff7b32e2b9f3e,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,77.5,"Overall, Kitaria Fables is a fun little adventure which will clock in at about a dozen hours as you explore this cute medieval world. With plenty of side quests in order to help out the local people, several different magic spells to help you out and a giant plot of land to farm on, there’s enough to keep you busy for a little while without the vast time investment that Rune Factory or Harvest Moon would require from you.",2021-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 6130fffb3b0d5cbd8095fdf2,Noisy Pixel,Azario Lopez,70,"Kitaria Fables is a laid-back experience of item collecting and farming, all brought together by a decent narrative and a responsive action system. Pace yourself, though, because getting the most of this adventure requires it. However, the artificial padding on the gameplay found in the limited fast travel, lack of universal storage, slow-moving characters, and much more causes some confusion and endless backtracking. This won’t replace your love for Rune Factory, but it’ll definitely supplement your craving for a charming adventure.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 612e7eb828ca2983d5bfcbfe,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,80,"Kitaria Fables has a lot going for it. From the cute cast of animals to the combat and the crafting and farming, you won’t run out of things to do. In fact, you’ll probably be pushed to fit it all in as there is just so much in the game. Anyone who has played Role-Playing, adventure, genre before will find what they are looking for in Kitaria Fables.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 612e408228ca2983d5bfcb97,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,70,"Attempt to rush through Kitaria Fables and you’ll find it to be a frustrating and unduly challenging experience. Take it slowly, though, spending time engaging with the game’s crafting and farming mechanics, and you’ll have a much better time. With an enjoyable narrative and a pleasantly animated world to explore, being a magical cat armed with a sword is pretty good fun.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 612e382928ca2983d5bfcb94,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,80,"Kitaria Fables is a warm, genuine delight. It’s not trying to tell you something deep about the world. Nor is it looking to spark debates over hard modes or subversion. It’s not aiming to challenge, belittle, insult or offend. The game’s just there to give people of all ages a chance to go on fun little quests together, as adorable little animals, with a garden of veggie delights to look forward to coming back to. It might just be the sweetest and most innocent Rune Factory or Harvest Moon I’ve come across, and that’s really saying something, since this entire ""genre"", such as it is, is entirely built up around wholesomeness.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 6133bc35df187bda92a7f267,RPG Fan,Bob Richardson,56,"Kitaria Fables is an action RPG with a failed farming component. Hell, even the action RPG aspect is failed. The dialogue, while cute and child-like, goes on and on with more telling and less showing. On its surface, this looks like a fun kids game, but the punishing enemies and excessive text tell otherwise. I’m not sure who this is for. Actually, I’d say it’s for no one. In no way is this any fun. It felt like work from beginning to end, and I can’t even say that’s because I was doing any farming.",2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 612d14333434607317d73ba8,Video Chums,Mary Billington,71,"Kitaria Fables is an adorable feline-filled action-adventure RPG with an enjoyable battle system, detailed scenery, and lovely character art. However, multiple quality of life issues prevent this good game from being a great one.",2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 612cd3fa3434607317d73b56,Windows Central,Zachary Boddy,60,"From its distinctive art style to its decently fleshed-out world, Kitaria Fables is as cute as they come and filled with its own personal brand of charm. However, surprisingly engrossing combat and a stable experience don't cover the myriad of strange game design decisions that cause Kitaria Fables to move at glacial pace.",2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,372da11a5c6443ddab674b2eee8ce2d4 5d867c6593765d6778791025,Impulsegamer,Tory Favro,60,"If you are not prepared to put the hours in, this is a title that is better left alone.",2019-01-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6893765d677879127a,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,58,"Conan Exiles could have been so good, so rich, but instead it turned out to be an awkward and often poor experience just on the gameplay mechanics alone. Add in the poor framerate on consoles and you will likely do as I did and turn the game off for a spell, hoping against hope that further console optimization without any additional loss in graphical fidelity happens (hint, it likely will not happen). Even the animations do not know where to stand in the quality and functionality of Conan Exiles, as many are plastic or wooden looking while others are smooth as a buttered baby's backside. Hell, even the environments are confused … Water? It is stunning but grass and shrub textures? Purely out of the mid-2000's. Once Conan Exiles is able to take itself seriously it may actually turn out to be a decent game, but by then it may be too late.",2018-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6893765d6778791283,Cubed3,Nikola Suprak,40,"Conan Exiles seems to always be flirting with a good idea, before dropping that and doubling down on being terrible. There is a lot of promise when the game starts out, and between the intense mood and solid survival mechanics, it seems like there might actually be a good time in store. However, in the sixty or seventy hours that follow, disappointment slowly builds until the whole adventure ends with a pitiful thud. The combat is dreadfully boring, and there are so many bad ideas that work against its core survival mechanic that it is a wonder the game stays interesting as long as it does. Destined to be exiled to the bargain bin, Conan Exiles is worth little more than a passing glance, and only for the hardcore survival genre enthusiasts.",2018-08-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6593765d6778791047,Kinglink Reviews,,50,Conan Exiles is still a very rough survival game after launch. It has a lot of issues and should be better. It is thematically tied to Conan but Conan really isn’t a part of this game. Buyer Beware.,2018-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6893765d677879127d,Gaming Nexus,Eric Hauter,35,"Conan Exiles is one of the most disappointing games I have played this generation. I have not experienced another game on PlayStation 4 as broken as Exiles. It is hard to believe that a game could be released for purchase in such bad condition. In another genre, the bugs in Exiles might be fun or amusing. In a survival game, they are crippling. Gamers deserve, and should demand, better.",2018-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6893765d6778791277,Geeks Under Grace,LJ Lowery,70,Conan Exiles is one of the more polished survival games out there. The exploration and flow of combat is some of the best in the genre too. I just wish I had more personality to make it stand out from the rest.,2018-06-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6893765d6778791280,Handsome Phantom,Philip Neyman,65,All of the technical issues and lack of polish take a fun experience that could have been a great game and really cause it to be a mediocre game overall.,2018-06-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6893765d6778791271,Critical Hit,James Lenoir,65,"Funcom has delivered an above-average open world survival game that lives up to the mythos created by Robert E Howard. It fits in perfectly with the rest of the lore. However, while it is a fun game, it lacks a lot of polish, but if you can look beyond the flawed exterior, Conan Exiles will deliver hours of enjoyment.",2018-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6793765d677879124f,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,50,"With Conan Exiles, you're either in or you're out. There's a hardcore fanbase out there that loves this game, but there's an exceptionally high learning and enjoyment curve that will keep more casual players from getting invested enough to explore its deepest content or even wade around much in the shallow end. On a quality level, the game simply doesn't feel like it made it out of early access even though this is the full release. Add that the game is hardly optimized for controller and living room TV play, and this is a title that is hard to recommend outright. That said, for fans of survival games, there's a very intriguing game layered underneath walls, road bumps, and cliffs that need to be scaled to get there. And it's easy to lose hours of time simply figuring out how to build a house, or, you know, put on pants, but a lot of that can be chalked up to poor and barbaric design.",2018-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6793765d6778791246,Shacknews,Chris Jarrard,90,"I played the PC version of Conan Exiles for the purposes of this review. From the perspective of a fairly demanding PC nerd, I found the game to be more than adequate. While it has lots of the classic rough edges common to survival games, it can be outright beautiful at times. I encountered no performance issues on my machine during play and the game has all the graphical options and settings you'd expect from a competent PC release. The game works well with high resolutions, ultrawide configurations, and high refresh rates. I found it to be very playable with the Xbox One S controller, though I used a mouse and keyboard for the majority of my time. The game runs on Unreal Engine 4, so users can expect the usual strong point or quirks common to games that license this popular engine.",2018-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6593765d677879101d,Screen Rant,Tyler Treese,40,Maybe check back in a few months...,2018-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6793765d6778791239,The Games Machine,Nicolò Paschetto,65,"Conan Exiles shows some flaws and missing contents that make it still weak and incomplete. The potential of the game, however, is still good.",2018-06-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6793765d6778791249,ZTGD,Wyatt Daniels,55,"In this particular version of the Conan the barbarian, the world was too dull and unpolished to lure me in. The crafting system – while confusing – is unquestionably deep, which enabled me to build some cool things in an environment that offered no true variety or immersion.",2018-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6793765d677879124c,TrueAchievements,Ethan Anderson,60,"These positives tend to be forgotten though, and can be completely eclipsed by the game's main pitfalls. The frame rate is unacceptable at times, which then affects the already subpar combat. These issues, combined with the numerous crashes, took me out of the experience more than a few times. Sadly, these negatives are nigh impossible to overlook.",2018-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6793765d6778791243,Cultured Vultures,Emil Gunnarsson,75,"Conan Exiles is a pretty good game with some excellent visuals, but while the Early Access was perhaps 50% there, the full release only reaches about 75%. Perhaps one day it will reach 100.",2018-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6793765d6778791236,PS4Blog.net,,80,"I really liked Conan Exiles. It drops you into an intense and brutal world, and it has deep gameplay mechanics that rewards you for digging deeper into the game. There is potential for some really cool things you can do, and this is the type of game in which you can spend 100+ hours playing. The combat is a bit too simple for my taste, so hopefully that is improved as the game is updated. I'd also like to see how Funcom can evolve the Thrall system some more but, overall, this is an easy game to recomend.",2018-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6793765d67787911df,Areajugones,Alfonso Cánovas,75,"This is a game with a huge map and with almost infinite content. Funcom has brought Conan the Barbarian's world to a very complete game and improving what we saw in the early access, even though it has some flaws to be fixed.",2018-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5f2eed96d88e035744c1ed0d,Chicas Gamers,Igone Martínez,,"Crafting and farming game set in the universe created by Robert E. Howard, I really would love it if it hasn't a horrible saving bug that lose 2 saves with hours and hours wasted.",2018-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6893765d6778791274,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,75,"Conan Exiles actually surprised me with how much fun it was and how deep the various gameplay mechanics got. The team at Funcom have done a great job in taking on user feedback and developing the game throughout early access and delivering a final product which actually works without too many issues. As a single player game, you will find many hours of rewarding experiences as you learn the basics and develop your own skills and knowledge. As a multiplayer game, you and your mates/random people will find hours upon hours of enjoyment as you either work together or against each other and fulfil your destiny.",2018-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6793765d677879123c,Games Xtreme,Darren Pearce,80,"Conan Exiles genre-wise is a survival sandbox fantasy game, which cleaves to the ideas and aesthetic of Conan quite nicely. I've read virtually every bit of Conan literature there is to read, and seen the movies, followed the comics. As a fan of Conan in that regard I'm really happy with Conan Exiles since it brings to life part of Conan's world extremely well. From harsh desert climes, to deep jungles and frosty northern wastes, there's a lot to see and do here and many hidden dark secret places that can corrupt the mind just as much as they destroy the body.",2018-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6793765d6778791252,Destructoid,Josh Tolentino,65,"While some of Conan Exiles has rubbed off a bit for me thanks to friction with its more cumbersome aspects, it remains a genuinely engrossing experience to play... if you can find a spot in the queue.",2018-05-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6793765d67787911ee,MMORPG.com,Randy Liden,72,"In this case, the sum of the parts is greater than each system on its own.",2018-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6793765d67787911f0,GameSpot,James Swinbanks,30,This hardcore survival sim is too dense for its own good.,2018-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6793765d67787911e8,NEOsite,Łukasz Ruszkowski,70,"Conan Exiles is one of the last games in the survival genre – it's dark and violent, but not without flaws typical for similar titles.",2018-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6593765d677879105d,Gaming LYF,Charles Tyldsley,70,"Conan Exiles is a fantastic survival game, arguably one of the genre's best. Right now the game suffers from some ropey console performance, server issues and a range of bugs. But despite these issues the game is a whole lot of fun, especially with friends. Don't sleep on Conan Exiles.",2018-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6793765d67787911eb,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,50,"Conan Exiles excels in its sense of place, and has an absorbing and complex crafting system that will keep you coming back, but there is no escaping that it is a deeply flawed game that still feels a little unfinished.",2018-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6793765d67787911dc,BaziCenter,Kaveh Eskandari,70,"Conan Exiles is dated and full of bugs, but it's also very fun due to a good story and huge amount of contents, and if you can overlook its many technical issues, you might end up having a great time playing it.",2018-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6693765d6778791184,Impulsegamer,Tony Smith,88,"Conan Exiles may not have the budget and finesse of those Triple A games, however at the end of the day, it is a decent open world survival game. The inconsistences with the gameplay and at times buggy graphics can be forgiven because it has charm and more importantly it successfully draws you into the world of Conan as you build your own Kingdom in an attempt to make your own mark in this godforsaken world.",2018-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6793765d67787911e2,IGN Middle East,Zaher Albalbisi,77,"The game is a great addition to the likes of Minecraft but they are looking for something deeper and realistic, suffering from the disadvantages and technical errors that limit the pleasure but play online makes it amusing anyway.",2018-05-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6593765d677879100e,PowerUp!,Matthew Manchester,70,Well worth a look if you like survival games,2018-05-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6593765d6778790ff7,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,82,"After finally going out of Xbox Live Preview we get an unstable mess riding on the wave of Ark and similar titles. Interesting setting may not be enough to offset all the flaws. But it looks good, plays alright, and gives us direction, which is way more than other titles of this genre can offer.",2018-05-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6793765d6778791255,The Loot Gaming,Sergio Díaz,88,"Aside from being upset about the US not getting a full nude version of Conan Exiles on the console, this game is pretty damn good. The crafting system is extremely complex in regards to the variety of things you can make and their uses. The access to those recipes and the actual creating of the items is easy and even a brain dead horse would be able to manage it. The thrall system (Servants) makes this even easier and speeds up the process of everything as well as beef up your base defense. The single player is great for people who prefer solo play but it takes some fun out of the game in my opinion.",2018-05-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6793765d67787911d3,FingerGuns,Rossko Keniston,70,"Conan Exiles is a staggeringly deep adventure game, but you may get too frustrated to bother making it to the end.",2018-05-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6693765d6778791192,WellPlayed,Edward Darling,85,Conan Exiles takes a more mature approach to the survival/crafting genre and fulfils all your barbaric desires,2018-05-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6693765d677879118f,GameZone,Cade Onder,60,Hardcore fans of the survival genre may find it really fun to try and build a small empire in the exiled lands of the Conan universe but newcomers may find that it is uneven and janky.,2018-05-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6693765d677879118c,Hardcore Gamer,Chris Shive,70,"Despite its issues, Conan Exiles is actually an enjoyable survival game that can easily suck hours away from your life before you even realize it.",2018-05-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6793765d67787911d0,GamePro,,82,"Versatile survival game in the Hyborian Age with a dynamic combat system and a lot of variety for builders, adventurers and explorers.",2018-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6693765d677879118a,COGconnected,Haley Perry,74,"Conan Exiles offers hundreds of hours worth of addicting gameplay for those who love the grind and tediousness of crafting combined with the challenge of survival. The play modes are so flexible that anyone, regardless of experience with the genre, can jump in and get a fair start.",2018-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6693765d6778791170,TheSixthAxis,Gareth Chadwick,60,"As you play more of Conan Exiles and access higher tier items, it becomes more and more clear that there was serious potential here. The survival aspects of the game are fun, provided survival is your thing, and it brings some new ideas and features to the table. The thrall system in particular is interesting, but ultimately fails in its execution. Considering its price, I can't help but feel the package and its quality is a little lacking.",2018-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5d867c6693765d677879116a,Elite Gamer,Vinny Fanneran,36,"There is a little potential buried underneath the rubble that is Conan Exiles. The world, though sparse and slightly ugly does fit the license. The PvP is suitably unforgiving, the challenge of surviving the world brings out the worst in people and the best in the game.",2018-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,1bf1c664fc664ac88733e46da2297f8e 5f871e0cfce0972e4e5f726b,PSX Extreme,Alex Moretti,30,What a horrible experience this was. Whatever minuscule redeeming qualities this game might have are drowned out by just how infuriating it is. And I can’t think of anybody who is a fan of this franchise that can honestly call this game good with a straight face.,2020-05-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5e972d5abdf729557ef488a3,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,50,Shenmue 3 is a tough recommendation for general audiences.,2020-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5f21fb16d88e035744c1c651,oprainfall,Justin Guillou,60,"It’s clear that Shenmue III is a game that wants to please the fans and it’s clear a lot of effort was put in ensuring this experience is the one we would have had on the Dreamcast back then. They even bothered to get Corey Marshall to reprise his role as Ryo for the English audio track. However, the game trips over itself in its execution. Shenmue III is so stuck in the past and in its own bad habits that it forgot it needs to move on. Shenmue III is very much “more Shenmue” in that it’s certainly a continuation of the story, but its also not taking many significant steps in moving it or the gameplay forward. Yu Suzuki had a rather grand vision for the future of the series but for fans to have waited this long only to get a small glimpse of that vision and continue to be teased about it is incredibly disappointing. It feels like him and his team are constantly building hype for things we can expect in the future games without ever actually delivering on it. And while it’s true that in the past, he wasn’t entirely at fault due to the fate of the Dreamcast, I have a very hard time excusing it here.",2020-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5e711968bdf729557ef44f12,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,75,"Shenmue III is full of personality with an enticing world that might just have you full head-over-heels as I did, 18 long years ago",2020-02-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5e2ab18ac25afe0e75c306e7,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,80,"Shenmue III is exactly what I would have expected to see fifteen years ago, only with much prettier graphics. Newcomers to the series may find the controls, mechanics, and dreadful QTE segments a little frustrating and not at all what you’d expect from this type of game in 2019, but those who have played and loved the originals will feel right at home. I feel the developers have delivered everything they promised within the Kickstarter campaign, offering a new and exciting chapter into the life of Ryo in the search for the man who killed his father. If you go into the game knowing that it’s much slower than titles such as Yakuza, then you’re going to enjoy it a lot more – I honestly had fun despite the abundance of QTE and fund-raising moments.",2020-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5f3bac0e59864725e2d734d6,GaminGuardian,Antonio Gallardo Duran,73,"Is the game that all fans expected, and at the same time it is not. It has errors, graphically it is out of date, fans will like it but I do not recommend it to new players.",2020-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5e1d1989117f2f0cdf3db984,PowerUp!,Greg Newbegin,67,"Fans of the series are going to find everything they love here – a game that refuses to be anything else apart from itself, even if that is rooted in the past.",2020-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5e1583e9117f2f0cdf3db567,PSX Brasil,Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho,65,"Shenmue 3 is a game created for fans that have been expecting a new title for almost 20 years. Although certain elements were modernized, such as smoother controls and graphics, the progression of the story and the overall structure returned to being as slow as it was in Shenmue I. In fact, the two parts that exist in the game are very similar in structure - it seems that you play it twice. The combat system, which now has RPG elements, doesn't look very good either. It is not a horrible game - far from it, but after waiting all this time we would like to see a natural evolution in its mechanics or story, and not the same thing again.",2020-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5e8c5ae9bdf729557ef47b51,Unboxholics,Γιώργος Πρίτσκας,50,Shenmue 3 is a very special and complex game. It could easily be someone's favorite game as well as a completely indifferent mediocrity to someone else.,2020-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5e1e17e09607c56493d29115,VGChartz,Nicholas Taylor,70,Shenmue III ironically becomes a breath of fresh air by remaining rigidly focused on what it used to be.,2020-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5e0b705c71f25c74e73263d5,SomHráč.sk,Jakub Bjaček,80,"Shenmue III isn't at all the perfect video game that everyone would love. On the contrary, Yu Suzuki's dream project is focused purely on pleasing the old fans of the series that aged along with the first two games and offers exactly what the third part of the saga would, if it came out 15 years ago. If viewed through that lens, Shenmue III is nothing but a success.",2019-12-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5e28f033c25afe0e75c3052f,Final Weapon,Raul Ochoa,80,"Shenmue III is a real treat for fans and the best entry in the series so far. Improvements push the series in the right direction but it's not very friendly for newcomers. However, the overall game is an engaging experience from start to finish. It delivers what was promised by YS NET as the next chapter of the series.",2019-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5efe3c5cd88e035744c1932a,33bits,Juanma F. Padilla,80,"Do not look at the score, if you wonder if you will enjoy Shenmue III, ask yourself if you liked the previous two, ask yourself if you would have enjoyed the third installment if it had been on Dreamcast in its day or today but as a neoretro game running on the latest SEGA console with all the style, freedom and limitations of the two previous installments. Along the way, a somewhat irregular technical wash and some cutbacks as a result of the budget, but which do not tarnish the final result, although it leaves us with the thorn of not having had a totally round result.",2019-12-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5e03cb4c71f25c74e73260dc,Jump Dash Roll,Ant Barlow,50,"Shenmue III is a faithful recreation of a Shenmue game. However, it's not necessarily something I think anybody should play unless you're desperate to uncover the next chapter in the saga of Ryo Hazuki.",2019-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5e00d6ee71f25c74e7325f80,RPGamer,Elmon Dean Todd,70,"Fans of the previous games will love the third instalment, and those who disliked the previous two games will not find anything here to change their minds.",2019-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5e83a6cebdf729557ef46e11,Level Down Games,Bryan Clutter,70,"Shenmue III is a lifelong dream come true for fans of the franchise, but anyone else may get turned off by its authentic late-90's game design.",2019-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5dfcd0d6239b721b0efda620,BaziCenter,Kasra Karimi Tar,70,"Shenmue 3 might not be a right choice for modern day gamers, but for die hard Shenmue fans who have waited for it for almost two decades, it's a must have.",2019-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5dfa6878239b721b0efd95db,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,65,New Shenmue is almost same as previous games. But nostalgic reminiscing has some flaws.,2019-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5df7e575239b721b0efd9489,Push Square,Sammy Barker,70,"Shenmue III is a game lost in time, but that's probably the greatest compliment you can pay this long-awaited sequel. Newcomers will be utterly bemused by its slice of life-style idiosyncrasies, but for franchise fans this is the faithful follow-up that they've been waiting almost two decades for.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5defc763ad4f81777e1f53e7,ZTGD,Ken McKown,55,"A game that feels like it time travelled to 2019 from the Dreamcast era and I think that is just fine with the fans. They got what they wanted and I am thrilled for them, but anyone coming in to see what all the noise is about is likely going to come away confused as to why it took 18 years to create the game in front of them.",2019-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5def0b3bad4f81777e1f520e,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,60,Which players had to carry out as dutiful employees for several in-game days.,2019-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5def410ead4f81777e1f522f,New Game Network,Peter Ingham,56,"Shenmue 3 feels instantly outdated, but at the same time is seemingly uncompromising in its vision. Despite some fun mechanics, lots of distractions, and a restrained take on combat, my nostalgia could only partially gloss over the weak characters, story and progress gating.",2019-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5deeb325ad4f81777e1f51ee,MonsterVine,Spencer Legacy,90,"Shenmue III isn’t for everyone, but anyone who was waiting for it will be amazed at how perfectly it captures the gameplay, atmosphere, and world of Shenmue so many years later.",2019-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5dedfdecad4f81777e1f50f8,Easy Allies,Michael Huber,70,"Despite some glaring issues, Shenmue 3 authentically captures the spirit of its predecessors.",2019-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5dec3f12ad4f81777e1f5085,GameGrin,Simon Brown,80,"A direct continuation of a classic series that acts like it's still the early 2000s, for better or worse! For returning fans this is precisely what you wanted. It's possible for newcomers to enjoy but you should probably play the originals first.",2019-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5dea7058ad4f81777e1f4e55,God is a Geek,Chris White,50,"Shenmue III could've been made 18 years ago as it feels very similar to the previous two entries, with no real improvements, making it feel rather outdated.",2019-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5dea4c8dad4f81777e1f4dbe,Impulsegamer,Marcel Deer,60,"'A middle of the road game, out of fashion, and twenty years late. Nevertheless, Shenmue 3 will please players that enjoyed its prequels.'",2019-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5de9f0fdad4f81777e1f4d82,GameMAG,,60,"Shenmue III is like a ship lost in time, which looks archaic not only against the background of modern game mechanics and the far-stepped Yakuza series, but also the first two games of the series. Creation Yu Suzuki viscous, slow, with a huge number of restrictions and the halo of nostalgia, which will be understandable only to fans. For everyone else – this is an average story about martial arts and love, which you can try on cold winter evenings after drinking and setting off fireworks, even if after that you will have only one finger. For Shenmue III, this will be more than enough.",2019-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 62550914008489e208d7fdf6,Capsule Computers,Travis Bruno,70,"Shenmue III often feels antiquated but its charming presentation and nostalgic feeling will keep fans engaged, but let’s hope it won’t take nearly two decades until Ryo’s journey continues.",2019-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5de91af2ad4f81777e1f4b2e,GameSpace,Scott Wiley,67,"I'm disappointed with this game, it has perfectly kept the spirit of the original Shenmue but in doing so has not brought any of the new innovations of the industry. It hasn't advanced its own formula and has instead opted to create the game as I imagine it was first designed back in the early 2000s. If they make a Shenmue 4 I sincerely hope they take more risks and don't just make a carbon copy of what they've done before.",2019-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5f294281d88e035744c1df21,Enternity.gr,Manos Vezos,50,Shenmue III ends up feeling like a remake of the old games in the series although it is a completely new production.,2019-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5de7c3d8ad4f81777e1f43d4,Kotaku,,," Its charm ultimately wins out in the end, but the finale is bittersweet. The pieces are set up for something grand but there’s a sense that most of our time was spent putting them into place for a climax that may never come. If it took this long for Shenmue III, why get our hopes up for Shenmue IV?",2019-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5de6bd13ad4f81777e1f427d,We Got This Covered,Todd Rigney,80,"Shenmue IIII pushes its epic story forward while holding firmly onto dated concepts, game design, and narrative presentation, but it will likely please die-hard fans of the series. Everyone else, meanwhile, might wonder what all the fuss is about.",2019-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5de6afdaad4f81777e1f426e,GameSpot,Heidi Kemps,50,Shenmue III hasn't changed much from its Dreamcast-era roots--and it can't reach its full potential as a result.,2019-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5de6838bad4f81777e1f4231,GameSkinny,Jonathan Moore,80,"For better or worse, Shenmue 3 is a blast from the past. It's a beautiful world marred only by its insistence to stay the same.",2019-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5de5bbd7ad4f81777e1f412c,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,64,"Shenmue III is alright, it’s the next step in the story and it stumbles along the way with some odd pacing amongst poor visual issues.",2019-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5de59d62ad4f81777e1f40ce,Atomix,Alejandro Nevarez,78,Shenmue III is a weird experiment that makes you feel like playing a Dreamcast game now a days. Yu Suzuki created an interesting game just for his fans.,2019-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5de46b0dad4f81777e1f3e01,Slant Magazine,Jed Pressgrove,90,The game fulfills a vision of steadfast humanity within the framework of a martial arts revenge tale.,2019-12-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5de377afad4f81777e1f3dc3,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,70,"Previous Shenmue games were bringing innovations, but Shenmue 3 relies on nostalgia. It's not better or worse than the first ones, it's basically the same but prettier. In a way, that's enough.",2019-12-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 5f532d61f7c1f130627f4ec7,Twisted Voxel,Salal Awan,80,"Yu Suzuki might not have delivered a perfect continuation of Ryo Hazuki's journey but the work he has done in making Shenmue III is admirable. It is a good game once you dig underneath it, warts and all, especially considering the expectations of making this sequel after all these years.",2019-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,30e0d1b99ced430b825239b395ff140c 6141585fa1c77bbd39e72ed7,ThisGenGaming,,80,If you’re a fan of horror games and especially ones in virtual reality then I would recommend Blair Witch VR to you. I enjoyed playing it VR more than I did when I played it on the TV back when that version released. It still has some issues like some predictable plot points as well as some navigation issues but there is stuff to like about it too. Playing it in VR made me feel like I was in this forest more so than before and some great audio and solid visuals helped make me feel more immersed in it. Bullet is really the star of the show though and being able to reach out and actually pet him to build our bond never got old.,2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 613be5cac3fe3874ae82867d,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,65,"I’m fairly disappointed Blair Witch: VR Edition. Yes, it is definitely more immersive than Blair Witch, but a lot of that immersion is frequently broken by the horrendous pop-ins, clunky controls, and ridiculously short chapters. Regardless of playing it on hardware that is definitely showing its age, that still doesn’t stop the game from being boring most of the time.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 613134973b0d5cbd8095fe45,COGconnected,Lou Sytsma,78,"Overall, Blair Witch VR is a solid horror experience with some super scares. The excellent audio and your dog, Bullet, elevate what would be a pretty standard experience. Dog lovers take note. Bullet is a great companion, and the game has some deft touches where you can reach out and pet him or scratch his ears. A little thing but one that really connects you to the world.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 611c323ed2d9925bcbb8c323,FingerGuns,Miles Thompson,70,"As a regular game, this title would likely have underwhelmed me somewhat with its basic gameplay and simplistic puzzle-exploration nature. The story is intriguing and hits its stride in the second half, but follows some usual tropes, doesn’t land all of its more complex themes and is relatively predictable. As a VR title though, the atmosphere of the forest, the foreboding sense of dread and the feeling of unease is ever present and amplified from the immersion of the headset and excellent audio design. It’s a great experience in VR and worth having a go with if you love all things horror or psychological thriller, just don’t expect to be scared to death or for anything deep gameplay-wise.",2021-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 60eb3db5885a2c0e6549e270,IGN Italy,Francesco Destri,70,Blair Witch VR Edition is an effective transposition into virtual reality of an horror game that is certainly not essential but has a nice dark and evil atmosphere.,2021-07-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5fd10c46038871749d418531,GamePitt,Kieran Harris,70,"Blair Witch: Oculus Quest Edition is a bit of an enigma. The use of VR adds so much in terms of tension, immersion and interactivity, that makes it feels both awesome and terrifying. Then, the removal of certain sections and the addition of very basic scares makes it feel a bit rushed as the scares don’t really pay off from the tension that’d been building. It’s only really the crazy ending that feels truly spooky while the simplistic wandering through the woods picking stuff up feels like a limited experience. If you’ve never played the original Flat version, I still think that’s the best version to play, but it’s worth jumping into the VR edition if you’re a fan of immersive psychological horror games or the original release and want to experience some of the thrills up close and personal. Bonus: You can pet Bullet in VR – so if all else fails, at least the game has that.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5fa947c8038871749d414511,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,75,This feels like the way you’re supposed to experience Blair Witch from Bloober Team.,2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5fa4a75e038871749d413cd5,Demon Gaming ,Josh Shoup,85,"Blair Witch takes place in the year 1996, two years after the events of the first movie and stands as its own story not connected to the sequels.",2020-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5f9cc317fce0972e4e5f952f,Impulsegamer,Paul Stuart,,"Blair Witch for the Quest is a good game at its core, but one which sadly took a turn for the worse in going virtual. Graphics, gameplay and execution shortcomings make the original version of the game a better option.",2020-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5f9add4bfce0972e4e5f922b,TheSixthAxis,,60,"Blair Witch VR should have been the definitive way to play this interesting psychological horror title, but the new limitations overshadow the increased immersion. Admittedly, this is compared to my experience original release, but exploring the woods feels more on-rails than before. Some changes do suit the format, but I would have liked to see more ambition and confidence in the players. As a result, this is an interesting but not essential version of a flawed original.",2020-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5f6e1097cc71e361680c865e,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,40,"Blair Witch is probably best played on other platforms, where the pop-in is not so atrocious, and where the game won't break. The atmosphere during the day time is diminished thanks to the low level detail that generates only a couple of meters away. These glaring flaws hurt Blair Witch from becoming immersive, and the obtuse path to the good ending won't be figured out without a guide. There is potential here, since the foundation is solid, but this version is not easily recommended.",2020-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 604eb6a4529d50e69fa10917,Serial Gamer Italia,Pietro Ferri,72,"The arrival of Blair Witch on the Nintendo Switch can still be analyzed as a successful operation, albeit more on a conceptual level than on a technical level. The product, which still gives its best on the other consoles on which it’s available, also brings to the hybrid one of the Kyoto’s software house all its baggage of anxiety and fear, even if very weakened by the limits imposed by a port that greatly penalizes the graphics sector. It's weird to carry the Black Hills forest on Switch so simply in your pocket, as if its monstrosities are tamed. But don't make the mistake of underestimating its darkness on Nintendo Switch: Blair Witch is always ready to make you disappear.",2020-07-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5f2f0354d88e035744c1ed6c,Chalgyr's Game Room,Izzy Gadoury,70,"What the game does borrow from, and contribute to, the Blair Witch mythos is exactly what made the movie such an effective piece of horror. For the overwhelming majority of it, there are no jump scares or cheap tricks. What you get instead is the terrifying sensation of being very lost, and very hunted in a forest that seemingly gets darker by the second, as you slowly start to question Ellis’ (and your own) sanity. For psychological horror fans like me, that alone is worth the price of admission. For video game fans, well, I’ll leave that to the experts.",2020-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5f23103ed88e035744c1cc21,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,65,Blair Witch has some issues but I do think it is worth playing at some point.,2020-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5f217c3bd88e035744c1c4ba,Nintendo Blast,Patrick Pinheiro,60,"Blair Witch is not a totally horrible game, but it is far from good enough to be strongly recommended. Which is a shame, because there are strong points in the title, which in the end ended up being buried by long and repetitive sessions of looking for collectibles and puzzles with little logical sense.",2020-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5f037c70d88e035744c19aac,FingerGuns,Greg Hicks,70,"If you are looking for something to whet your horror appetite, and you only have a Switch, then you can’t go wrong with Blair Switch. However, if you have an Xbox, PC or PS4, then you’re better off experiencing it on something with a bit more technical capability.",2020-07-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5f02ee58d88e035744c19a08,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,60,"Blair Witch Nintendo Switch delivers the full creepy experience, while having some visual and performance drawbacks.",2020-07-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5f05c629d88e035744c19e3e,CGMagazine,Lindsay Traves,40,"Wanting to bring something new to the Blair Witch lore, the game took a giant swing at a story it had no business trying to tell. Though it has some decent scares and mechanics, strip the ""yikes"" of a story away and you're left with a basic linear game full up with bugs.",2020-07-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5eff842fd88e035744c195ce,God is a Geek,Gary Bailey,85,"Blair Witch nails the feeling of the original movie, producing the same paranoia and terror as many felt in the cinemas back in 1999. An essential experience for any horror fan. [OpenCritic note: Gary Bailey separately reviewed the console [9] and Switch [8] versions. Their scores have been averaged.]",2020-07-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5efb96f5d88e035744c18fe1,NintendoWorldReport,Joe Devader,60,"In the end, the story ends up being incredibly cliche and uninteresting, the setting is not all that fun or even all that frightening to walk around in, and the graphical downgrade is just another unfortunate brick in the wall that kept me from really enjoying my time with the game. If these things don't sound like deal breakers to you, Blair Witch may still be worth your time to at least try out. Even then I don't think I'd recommend the Switch be where you do so.",2020-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5efa0591d88e035744c18dd9,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,60,"Blair Witch starts off strong, throwing its players into a setting that comes with some pretty terrifying baggage for anyone who's familiar with the film upon which it is based. It's got a handful of fun mechanics, including the absolute star of the show, Bullet, and its story comes on strong towards the end, injecting the final third with some real tension. However, this is also a game that plods along for the most part, making no real use of its spooky setting, instead hemming players into small areas and forcing them to partake in a string of simplistic and rather hackneyed puzzles and busywork at the expense of any real tension. Overall then, Blair Witch is something of a mixed bag; it's not the worst horror game we've played recently, but it also doesn't do enough to earn a hearty recommendation.",2020-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5ef64487d88e035744c18af3,Cultured Vultures,Nathan Gibson,65,"Blair Witch is certainly a game worth checking out. Despite a less-than-stellar story, it has a few interesting gameplay ideas and a genuinely creepy atmosphere that few horror games manage to pull off effectively. At a little over five hours long, it is an experience you can go through multiple times. But it’s also a title that I would recommend playing on another platform if possible. Although there are some positive aspects that are exclusive to the Switch version, these are heavily outweighed by the limitations that come with the hardware in the portable console.",2020-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5ef483bad88e035744c187e3,GBAtemp,Jordan Ryan,65,"Blair Witch is a bit of a mixed bag. The graphics, sound design, and unique gameplay elements are all really cool, but the lack of a solid story and never truly taking advantage of being a horror property hold it back. Fans of the film franchise will no doubt find something to like here, but it’s not the interactive horror experience it could’ve been.",2020-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5e55973cbdf729557ef41a67,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,75,"Blair Witch is a psychological horror game where our protagonist must face any situation that may arise with his dog, while looking for a missing child and his redemption. From the creators of Layers of Fear a work in crescendo awaits us that knows how to be faithful to the franchise it represents and at the same time move towards another type of narrative more typical of the developer as we approach the end.",2020-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5ebd2736bdf729557ef4aff1,VDZE Media,,60,"Blair Witch is unfortunately a missed opportunity. You can see P.T has been a partial inspiration along with the original subject matter but large bouts of empty wilderness leave you more frustrated and bored than on the edge of your seat. Despite it’s relatively short length, it would have been better if it lasted half as long.",2020-02-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5f1ef953d88e035744c1bdbb,Chicas Gamers,Raúl Pinto,,"With this game we can revive once again the Blair Witch’s legend through a new plot. It isn’t the better horror game, but it knows to use the psychological terror a quite well. We will have to investigate a dissapearance, but when we enter in deep of forest, we will have sentenced us.",2020-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5e0b71c171f25c74e73263d8,PSX Brasil,Rui Celso,84,"Although presenting some technical flaws (which can be fixed with an update), Blair Witch stands out for being a horror game that sticks to the psychological horror side instead of jump scares. Featuring elements from Silent Hill, Forest and S.O.N, the title easily bears the trophy of one of the best games of its genre in 2019.",2019-12-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5e0af60571f25c74e73263b1,GameSpace,Christopher Coke,75,"Blair Witch is a good homage to the film but stands on its own as a spooky, lost-in-the-woods, romp that doesn't go far enough with some of its story beats.",2019-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5df7ce49239b721b0efd9474,Just Push Start,Dominic Weakland,68,"The long and short of Blair Witch comes down to how much you're willing to invest. If the journey means more than the destination, you can actually find a fair amount of joy in this adventure. It's just those looking for a simpler experience or possibly more interesting things than watching a video and having something weird happen, followed by some dialogue about how weird that was. So, unless you really want to explore the woods in hopes of scares, this is one adventure you can probably skip out on.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5df6a516239b721b0efd9304,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,75,"Blair Witch is easily the best videogame take on the licence to date and an effective, frequently petrifying horror effort. Unfortunately, a much too long final chapter and pointless stealth sections late in the game sadly detract from a genre effort that is overflowing with dread and atmosphere.",2019-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5df7c8e9239b721b0efd9407,Digitally Downloaded,,50,"Bloober Team do manage to flex some of creative muscle in the latter half of the game, but unfortunately the weight and expectations of the Blair Witch property weigh down the narrative that the studio very clearly wants to tell. Genuinely interesting ideas about trauma and regret are intertwined with the Blair Witch mythos to the detriment of both.",2019-12-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5df116eaad4f81777e1f54cf,The Digital Fix,,80,"Blair Witch captivated me in a way that no other horror game has ever done before. A brilliant story that is complimented by even better gameplay allows for an enjoyable, yet terrifying experience. It has a few issues in terms of gameplay but iron those out and it's near perfect.",2019-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5dee9b47ad4f81777e1f51cb,Push Square,John Cal McCormick,40,"Blair Witch's strongest aspect -- its eerie woodland setting -- is perfect for a focused, streamlined, horror experience. Unfortunately, that's not what this game is, and the superfluous, gimmicky gameplay mechanics that are thrown at you with reckless abandon only serve to make the game less effective as a whole. A disappointing story, frustrating level design, and precious few genuine scares leaves us hoping that this is one franchise that gets lost in the woods.",2019-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5dee966aad4f81777e1f51c2,PlayStation LifeStyle,Joseph Yaden,55,"Ultimately, Blair Witch is an intriguing story plagued by unsatisfactory gameplay, with a few neat ideas sprinkled throughout. Your canine companion presents some interesting mechanics, along with altering time through the camcorders, but in the end, even these features aren't enough to save Blair Witch from being a chore to play. There's still some to appreciate like the characters and story, which make Blair Witch almost enjoyable.",2019-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5dc806ee3496c41f3bb5c374,TechRaptor,William Worrall,85,"Blair Witch is an instant classic in terms of a horror game. It pulls off tension-building, forces the player to creep themselves out and does it all with a minimum of jump scares. The story alone is a reason to play. If you're brave enough.",2019-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5d9ab338dd86394a41559f2a,Daily Star,Philip Hayton,60,"If you’re a fan of horror games, or narrative experiences, then Blair Witch is certainly worth a try. Allowing yourself to be immersed in the experience is key to this game's enjoyment, which perhaps also acts as a silver bullet for its replayability.",2019-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5d926559b59781214caf479a,Pardis Game,Erfan Haeri,80,"Blair Witch may not be as enjoyable as games like Resident Evil 2 and have some flaws in its level design, but in most cases it has been very thoughtful and focused on details to create a title with appealing story and believable characters. Also, thanks to its fascinating enviroment design, it can take its place alongside other horror titles and become one of the best games in this genre",2019-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5d8e4ea6b59781214caf44db,Destructoid,Patrick Hancock,70,"So, is the Blair Witch game a good fit for a franchise many have mostly written off by now? As a fan of said series, I would say yes. It absolutely has its faults, with the poorly paced gameplay and story elements being the worst offenders, but the amazing set pieces and psychological horror do a great job of raising the heart rate of anyone willing to venture through the forest. Ultimately, there are a lot of interesting ideas here, but they simply don't come together like they needed to in order to make the best of them.",2019-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 625510f5008489e208d7ff86,Capsule Computers,Travis Bruno,70,"Blair Witch may not be the scariest game out there but the developers have crafted an atmospheric forest that feels true to the lore as well as a solid enough if not poorly paced storyline combined with some solid gameplay mechanics and perhaps the best choice they could have made, the inclusion of Bullet as an integral part of both navigation and combat.",2019-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5d8a589e6fb37f1499e4f705,AbsoluteXbox,Andy Langers,80,"if you a fan of scary games then I’d definitely recommend you give this a play, especially considering that you can play it included in Game Pass.",2019-09-23T23:00:00.000Z,False,8b62502ac3774dd5b43e208bb2a46ef3 5d8677b993765d67787729e1,Softpedia,Silviu Stahie,75,"The only thing that I don't like about the game is the DLC policy, meaning that a lot of the interesting stuff can be bought through DLCs, including two entire maps. Otherwise, if I had the time, I would probably lose entire days hunting virtual animals, and having an inexplicable feeling of acomplishment.",2018-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b993765d67787729e9,AbsoluteXbox,Ben Ledsham,80,"Call of the Wild offers an amazing experience, for when you finally do capture your kill: it’s so rewarding. For the players willing to go that extra step, it’s really worth it.",2018-10-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b993765d67787729d5,GamingTrend,Travis Northup,85,"theHunter: Call of the Wild isn't for everyone. It takes a lot of patience and can be impenetrable for those without experience in hunting simulators. But for those with the grit to push through the steep learning curve, this game is quite possibly the best hunting game of all time. If you're curious about it, I highly recommend giving it a go.",2018-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b993765d67787729e3,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,65,"theHunter: Call of the Wild totes itself as offering ""the most immersive hunting experience ever created"" and while it has more than its share of charm, to label it as such is a bit steep. Whether you are trekking through the American Pacific Northwest at the Layton Lake District hunting reserve, or you are slumming through the Hirschfelden Hunting Reserve, a digital re-representation of German farmlands, theHunter: Call of the Wild is fun at first, but devolves into a mind-numbing walk through the 50-square mile, Apex-generated environment that tends to drive you to bored wandering. It sure is pretty though.",2017-11-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b993765d67787729db,GamingBolt,Aaron Main,70,"If you're looking for a hunting game to tide you over, this may be the game for you. It's not for people who don't have patience and want a quick kill.",2017-10-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b893765d67787729bb,Star News,Rod Oracheski,80,"theHunter: Call of the Wild is a fantastic looking game, and does a great job of bringing some of the thrill of the hunt – and the chase – to the home.",2017-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b893765d67787729b5,TheXboxHub,Ethan Palmer,90,"It was extremely refreshing to play a game that played at the pace I wanted it to and not have to worry about convoluted story lines. Yes, it may get a tad repetitive after a while, but it looks stunning, plays beautifully and I look forward to heading back to the hunt some more.",2017-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b993765d67787729cd,GameSpew,Chris McMullen,80,"If you wouldn't normally touch a hunting game, I'd urge you to view theHunter: Call of the Wild as the ultimate ""walking simulator"" and give it a fair shake of the shotgun. I don't regret the many rewarding hours I ploughed into this engaging, immersive safari and can see myself returning to theHunter: Call of the Wild's wonderful wilderness again and again.",2017-10-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b893765d67787729af,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,75,"A mixture of realistic hunting simulation and literal walking simulator with a fairly gentle introduction, The Hunter: Call of the Wild is certainly not a game for the impatient. It's beautiful vistas and sedate pace make it a very chilled out experience for the most part, full of relaxing exploration, but to engage in the hunt itself is a tremendously time-consuming act.",2017-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b893765d67787729ac,GamePro,,75,"A hunting simulator for consoles, that looks dazzling and fun? Thereupon a Jägermeister!",2017-10-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b993765d67787729c7,NEOsite,Damian Frycz,85,"theHunter: Call of the Wild is not just for fans of hunting, but everyone looking for a new and fresh experience. The illusion of the hunt is strong and you'll find yourself holding your breath while aiming.",2017-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b893765d67787729b8,PlayStation LifeStyle,Ken Barnes,80,"Frustrating it may be, but this is the nature of hunting and Call of the Wild does a generally excellent job of replicating it. It should be noted that those without patience will absolutely hate the game, as there are no options to allow you to play it in anything other than full-on simulation mode. As such, you might play for an hour and bag a couple of kills, but you just as easily might spend an hour roaming around without even having the chance to get an animal in your sights. However, the general atmosphere provided makes those strike-outs easier to deal with because exploring and improving your tracking skills and knowledge are often reward enough. Indeed, theHunter: Call of the Wild is aimed at a specific target audience, and if you're in that group, you'll be playing this for far longer than you'd expect.",2017-09-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b893765d67787729b2,Worth Playing,Brian Dumlao,65,"In the end, theHunter: Call of the Wild is a more defined niche game in what is already a niche category. There isn't much appeal for hunting games to begin with, and an even smaller group wants a hunting simulator, especially when there is already a free-to-play version. However, this is a game that requires patience for both the hunting process and the bugs that come along with it. If you can live with that, and you're lucky enough to get a friend or two to join in, then you'll find the game to be a good time. Otherwise, try out the free-to-play version to see if this pacing is right for you.",2017-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b993765d67787729be,Impulsegamer,Edwin Millheim,56,"The Hunter Call of the Wild Simulates hunting down animals, maybe a little to well. If You know what hunting is all about you know what to expect. Long minutes or more stalking before you get a shot.",2017-05-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b993765d67787729f5,GameGrin,Thomas Hughes,55,"theHunter: Call of the Wild is a game that will appeal to those who have a genuine passion for hunting, but due to the general lack of content, a poor UI and the horrendous movement speed, I don't think those outside of the hunting world will enjoy it.",2017-04-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b993765d67787729f2,Tiny Spaceship,Kevin Hunt,20,"I don't understand theHunter: Call of the Wild. That isn't some philosophical remark, I don't understand how to play the game. I don't understand how to hunt effectively. I don't understand how to stalk an animal properly. I don't understand why animals want to mate even after having just been shot. I don't understand why the game is so buggy. I don't understand how it could have been released in the state it is in. theHunter: Call of the Wild is a bad hunting game, and it doesn't have anything else going for it.",2017-04-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b993765d67787729fb,SelectButton,Mike de Leon,70,"theHunter: Call of the Wild is a patient man's game. It can take upwards of 30 minutes from the time you start tracking your prey to the time you claim your trophy. Even then, there is no guarantee that you will kill your target, let alone even find it. I started the game without a background in hunting, but I was able to get by with the educational tutorial popups. One of the few things that put me off was the pace of ""sprinting."" If you haven't unlocked the outposts then getting from one point to another in such a huge map can take a long time. There is also online multiplayer for up to eight players.",2017-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b993765d67787729e6,PC Gamer,Andy Kelly,60,"Boasts some beautiful, convincing countryside to hunt in, but the glacial pace will challenge the limits of most people’s patience.",2017-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b993765d67787729ef,Leadergamer,Alper Dalan,70,"If you are a hunting enthusiast, theHunter: Call of the Wild is a game that you must experience.",2017-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b993765d67787729f8,Areajugones,Álvaro García,70,"The Hunter: Call of the Wild aims to be the perfect hunting game thanks to aspects that has improved from its prequel, but it is not very consistent and has some bugs that affect the gameplay.",2017-03-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b993765d67787729d8,TheSixthAxis,Dave Irwin,40,"When theHunter: Call of the Wild works properly, it’s still going to be a game that only those with the patience of a saint would enjoy. It’s very slow, full of barriers, and isn’t very exciting. That’s not to say it’s not completely without merit as it’s a stunner to look at and there are rare occasions where everything comes together to make a compelling experience. Just note that those rare occasions are few and far between.",2017-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b993765d67787729d3,Game Debate,,65,"If hunting is your bag then theHunter is a game which could very much tick all the right boxes for you. Compared to the competition I’ve experienced this is right there at the top of the pile, and it’s a game which is only going to grow as Expansive Worlds continues to layer it with more content.",2017-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b993765d67787729ec,Cubed3,Ofisil,40,"It's not that it's a pure niche piece of software, as every single simulation game is like that. theHunter: Call of the Wild's biggest issue is that it got released in a pretty bad state, and still hasn't been fixed… And it's a real shame, because, when it decides to work, it can be quite the immersive experience and feels a lot closer to what it wants to - the best of its kind.",2017-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b993765d67787729de,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,60,"Call of The Wild feels like a step back from classic theHunter. Even without microtransactions, the game facilitates way too much tracking animals, and removes the thrilling feeling of finding your target.",2017-02-20T05:00:00.000Z,False,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5d8677b993765d67787729c1,TeamNerd,Giulia Garassino,75,"theHunter: Call of the Wild is a satisfying game and I personally consider it one of the best exponents of its kind. Certainly the title is only intended for a lover of the genre, not suitable for those who prefer a frantic product.",2017-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,False,7b0d120a875547e9bec70192ddcc96e2 5efa160ed88e035744c18dfc,Nintendo Enthusiast,Andrew Rockett,60,"Ultimately, Knight Squad simply does not have the quality of gameplay to take full advantage of its impressive list of modes. A complete experience could have left a mark, but nobody will be knighting Knight Squad when all is said and done.",2020-06-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,47e9cb097b504a0bae9285f2e4caeba7 5eea5363d88e035744c17d66,Pure Nintendo,Kirk Hiner,75,"As far as party games go, Knight Squad has more going for it than you'd expect at first glance. It's accessible, it's frenetic, and it's fun. The lack of online multiplayer and a worthwhile single-player mode will be easily overlooked when you've got your personal squad of knights seeking battle in your living room.",2020-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,47e9cb097b504a0bae9285f2e4caeba7 5d86739693765d6778759408,DVS Gaming,Bradley Dotson,70,"To sum it all up, I highly recommend Knight Squad. ",2019-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,47e9cb097b504a0bae9285f2e4caeba7 5d86739593765d67787593eb,Bit Cultures,Stephen Krusel,49,"A 2D top-down boss rush game with a bunch of cool multiplayer modes is a really good idea, but Knight Squad is not a good execution on that idea. The game misses the mark on several key aspects of gameplay creating a really unappealing mess of a game, even for $14.99.",2016-09-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,47e9cb097b504a0bae9285f2e4caeba7 5d86739593765d67787593ee,Hardcore Gamer,Alexander Chatziioannou,60,"Judging a primarily multiplayer title always comes with a caveat. Chainsawesome has developed a game of excellent fundamentals that, under ideal conditions, could provide endless hours of fast-paced, chaotic fun. The lack of meaningful content for the single player is not a major issue – this is not a title meant for gaming's recluses. With already shaky matchmaking, and the chances of regularly rounding up four or five spare Xbox controllers (let alone willing playmates) in the same living room rather slim, however, some of Knight Squad's potential is sadly squandered.",2015-11-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,47e9cb097b504a0bae9285f2e4caeba7 5d86739593765d67787593cc,GameSpew,,90,"Knight Squad can become nail-bitingly tense at times, but it doesn't dampen the fun",2015-11-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,47e9cb097b504a0bae9285f2e4caeba7 5d86739593765d67787593e1,Shacknews,Ozzie Mejia,60,"For simplistic multiplayer fun, Knight Squad is up for the job, even if there are a couple of kinks in its armor that players may have to look past.",2015-11-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,47e9cb097b504a0bae9285f2e4caeba7 5d86739593765d67787593c9,Destructoid,Jordan Devore,70,"There's no shortage of cool party games these days, and Knight Squad stands among them. It's not something I see myself returning to time and time again like some of its peers, but I got a kick out its accessible, action-packed multiplayer. If you're coming along for the ride, be sure to bring friends.",2015-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,47e9cb097b504a0bae9285f2e4caeba7 5d86739593765d67787593de,Cubed3,Izzy Lichi,50,"Knight Squad may bore many who want a solid standalone game to experience, but certainly stands on its own merits by being an enjoyable multiplayer title. The mechanics work well and don't require too much reflex, as the hit-box of other players is very large, making it so any player has a fair chance at winning. Ultimately, Knight Squad is a decent arcade multiplayer game that will be amusing for a while, but quickly becomes boring after a short amount of time. King and royalty, however, should look elsewhere for a more entertaining tournament.",2015-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,47e9cb097b504a0bae9285f2e4caeba7 5d86739593765d67787593e8,We Got This Covered,Jowi Meli,80,"If you're looking for pure arcade action that's a blast to play locally, Knight Squad is worth checking out. There's a ton of modes to keep things varied, and the chaotic pace is perfect for party play. ",2015-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,47e9cb097b504a0bae9285f2e4caeba7 5d86739593765d67787593d7,The Escapist,Nick Monroe,60,"Knight Squad is a fun distraction to play with friends, but there's nothing for the single-player lone knight to sink their sword into.",2015-11-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,47e9cb097b504a0bae9285f2e4caeba7 5d86748293765d677875f2f2,FNintendo,Rodrigo Bulhões,60,"Sheltered pits the player in a post-apocalyptic setting and there are plenty of options on how to deal with those horrible, new circumstances. Unfortunately the game is not very user-friendly and a lot of the game's mechanics and actions often go unexplained when some simple tutorials could make a big difference. The game is also difficult to interact with, which does not make the experience more enjoyable.",2019-02-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748193765d677875f256,GamePitt,,68,I’ll conclude by saying that Sheltered gets a lot of things right with creating a complex system that provides a realistic and interesting take on surviving in a post-apocalyptic world. It’s just unfortunate that to succeed you have to rely more on luck than skill and is further let down by awkward and frustrating controls and a lack of narrative and minimal presentation. If you fancy a much more challenging Fallout: Shelter and aren’t scared by an intense resource management system then Sheltered is a fine survival strategy game to sink many hours into.,2019-01-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748193765d677875f275,Impulsegamer,Lyla Saudi,60,"Despite average graphics and audio, ‘Sheltered' really drew me in and I couldn't put it down. ",2019-01-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748193765d677875f277,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,50,"Sheltered makes for an engaging time killer in short bursts, but very few of its survival themed mechanics serve in benefit to the overall experience. Where Scenario actually makes good use of the premise, Survive suffers considerably due to poor RNG, a tedious loop, and a difficulty curve that, while adjustable, does very little to accommodate newcomers. There is an admittedly strong thematic cohesion between the gameplay and atmosphere, but this doesn't do nearly enough to do its premise justice.",2018-12-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748193765d677875f282,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,70,"If you like Fallout Shelter and you want something with a few less smiles and a few more painful deaths, Sheltered will tickle that morbid itch. Managing its multitude of interconnected systems requires a deft touch, and while its difficulty isn't for the faint of heart, there's a real sense of accomplishment in keeping your growing troupe of survivors alive for days on end. While not as effective as other forays into the well-trodden post-apocalypse, as well as being a victim of its own procedural generation at times, there's still a morbid curiosity to its pixel art survivalism.",2018-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748293765d677875f287,Merlin'in Kazanı,Korhan Onuk,68,"Sheltered is a good game. You can manage your own bunker, you can scavenge around the nuclear world, but while you are doing this, you have to protect your family. The game lacks of emotional sometimes, but it is more than Fallout Shelter and less than This War of Mine.",2018-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748193765d677875f27f,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,60,"As a whole Sheltered isn’t too bad but I’d say the biggest hurdle it faces is in differentiating itself and proving it is more fun/challenging/engaging than its competition on the console. Since it isn’t very action-oriented it can’t compete with the likes of Don’t Starve, Flame in the Flood, or Crashlands, it lacks the emotional depth and gravity of This War of Mine, and obviously compared to Fallout Shelter it isn’t free and while it doesn’t bug you trying to get you to pay for things it also isn’t nearly as polished. In the end it’s just a decent, though somewhat lackluster, survival sim that has its moments but doesn’t do enough to stand out very much in a crowded eShop.",2018-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748193765d677875f279,Sick Critic,Samuel Taylor,70,"An understated and fun little survival simulator that is mostly well-balanced, and a small treat to play.",2018-10-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748193765d677875f251,PS3Blog.net,,81,"I had a lot of fun with Sheltered. Its micromanagement system and post-apocalyptic setting were very appealing and made this a great survival game. There’s plenty to do in this one, and you’ll end up having to do several runs to survive long enough for you to get all trophies in the game, so it definitely has a lot of replay value. I hope my Sheltered review has shown you if this is the type of game for you to add to your PlayStation 4 collection!",2016-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748193765d677875f23b,games(TM),,90,"Bleak, brutal and exhilarating",2016-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748193765d677875f27c,PushStartPlay,Brett Claxton,74,"Sheltered is an interesting take on the life simulation game. Its main issue is the fact that since it was first shown off various games have appeared that do too much of what it does, thus the wind has been taken from its sails. It does enough different, but it never fully escapes the shadow of comparison.",2016-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748193765d677875f1fd,CGMagazine,Jordan Biordi,55,"Hardcore survivalists might find something enjoyable in Sheltered, but the game is too slow and far too boring to get fully invested.",2016-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748293765d677875f2b6,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,70,"More than just a case of survival, Sheltered pushes you to grow and eventually thrive, and the moment your little unit starts to become somewhat self-sufficient, you’ll feel a real swell of pride",2016-04-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748193765d677875f242,COGconnected,Doug Mercer,55,"Overall, Shelter is an indie game that accomplishes most of what it sets out to do",2016-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748193765d677875f23d,Digitally Downloaded,,80,"Sheltered is like a premium version of Fallout Shelter, and it's a far more thematically compelling proposition. I love that it makes you be quite ruthless in your efforts to keep your family alive, but then allows you to feel awful when they die. It's less humanising than The War of Mine, which is the most readily comparable game out there at the moment, but it's intense for its own, valuable, reasons.",2016-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748193765d677875f248,GBAtemp,Alex West,80,"An extremely addictive and fun life-simulation strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Sheltered offers a well balanced implementation of the most necessary micromanagement requirements. Beautiful pixel art, music, and sounds bring the shelter and each character alive with retro flare. All that feels missing is the addition of more craftable items, a larger map to explore, and expanded dialogue scenarios. A solid 8/10 for Unicube's first video game.",2016-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748193765d677875f22b,Push Square,Kell Andersen,60,"Sheltered is a complex strategy and resource management game which gets a lot of things right. Its presentation creates a palpable atmosphere, while its many relatively simple systems interlock in ways that are both thematically appropriate and mechanically interesting. Unfortunately, those same clever systems sometimes rely too heavily on luck, which – when combined with the title's abysmal controls – often make the entire experience more frustrating than its worth.",2016-03-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748293765d677875f2b9,TheSixthAxis,Aran Suddi,80,"Sheltered is a well crafted game that is quite tough at first to make progress in, but once you’re used to its systems there can be a rewarding experience. Just be prepared to lose people along the way.",2016-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748193765d677875f238,We Got This Covered,Alexander Chatziioannou,60,"Sheltered starts off brilliantly, hooking you with the immediate and pressing needs of a family seeking sanctuary against the perils of its post-apocalyptic world, but there's not enough content to reward prolonged play. Once your vault has been fully upgraded, the experience becomes bland and meaningless, veering dangerously close to authenticity of the undesirable sort.",2016-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748193765d677875f245,Hardcore Gamer,Kyle LeClair,70,"Despite any faults listed above, don’t get the wrong impression: Sheltered is a fun and challenging game, especially if you’re willing to put a lot of time into the game crafting the best shelter possible.",2016-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748193765d677875f1f4,Eurogamer,Cassandra Khaw,75,Nuclear family.,2016-03-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748193765d677875f1f1,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,70,"Sheltered depicts the grim, unpleasant side of the post-apocalypse to great effect for its limited resources. That doesn’t stop the game from getting frustratingly repetitive though as there’s simply not enough variety in the game’s opening hours.",2016-03-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 5d86748193765d677875f272,Readers Gambit,Rhys Thom,70,"There isn't much going on in Sheltered, but as a post-apocalyptic survival sim there wasn't going to be much beyond the baron wasteland. Decision making and difficulty are the major factors that will keep you interest, although some players may feel put-off by these elements.",2016-03-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 61db21339e5c48c548d6afd7,GameBlast,Carlos França Júnior,75,"Black Widow: Recharged follows the primer of the trio revitalized by Atari, both in terms of quality and defects. Game repetitiveness is unavoidable even playing in pairs, and this is enhanced with the duplicated challenges. However, it is also necessary to point out that it has the best gameplay of the three, thanks to the use of analogue sticks, which makes it stand out from the rest.",2022-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,2dd7498ffb08433ca9b7c20946787e1f 618a8bd7df714ee8b37957ed,Pure Nintendo,Dan Crawley,50,"Black Widow Recharged has too high a price, too little going for it, and too many bugs (the last of which is at least somewhat appropriate, I guess).",2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,2dd7498ffb08433ca9b7c20946787e1f 6183b10fb99fe3a1fdb5212c,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,80,"Black Widow: Recharged is another winner from the Atari Recharged series. It doesn’t matter if you got to enjoy the original or are coming into this for the very first time. This is a highly entertaining pick up and play arcade game with gameplay that still holds up years later. Brilliant, to the point gameplay that’s ideal to enjoy when you only have a few minutes here and there. Or when you just need a breather from more heavy titles. Let’s also appreciate that for a moment you get to play as the spider in the lead role of a game. But whether you see this spider as a hero or villain I guess is up to you.",2021-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,2dd7498ffb08433ca9b7c20946787e1f 61836bffb99fe3a1fdb51eb5,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,72,Black Widow has been around since the origins of twin-stick shooting and this Recharged iteration does a decent job of modernizing the arcade classic but it could have done more to make it hold its own among its genre contemporaries. Insert obligatory spider pun here.,2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2dd7498ffb08433ca9b7c20946787e1f 617a92091221bf35ed5428a7,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,80,"While it would have been nice to see Centipeded: Recharged's leaderboard and score-reporting issues addressed in Black Widow: Recharged, the twin-stick shooting action provides a great quick-hit arcade rush.",2021-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,2dd7498ffb08433ca9b7c20946787e1f 617961bfdf320323c6131565,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,60,"If you’ve played any other Atari Recharged title, you know what to expect from Black Widow: Recharged. It’s more of the same, but prettier and on-the-go. The thing is that we live in an era where we get half a dozen twin-stick shooters a week, so name recognition alone isn’t enough to make Black Widow: Recharged stand out from the crowd.",2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,2dd7498ffb08433ca9b7c20946787e1f 60f0d3b232b498cf3b2ce975,WayTooManyGames,Thomas Medina,80,"It’s a very solid fun game that I’m definitely going to be spending some more time with. I love the look of the game, the playstyles of the chosen factions, and the roguelike nature keeps me coming back. I’m also slowly getting deeper into the Age of Sigmar setting, and this game is a great intro point. Also I can’t ignore just how easy it would be to add Faction DLC, so I’m really hoping it sold well enough to get some.",2021-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,7bc73240d0ae4e899efe24b15fdef302 60ccd04bad0a87d38e3f1d10,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,65,"With a little time and a lot of patience, plus a heap of optimization by the developers, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground’s blend of turn-based tactical gameplay and lite rogue-like elements could easily join the cast of greats- with its stellar music, unique and well-designed playable races, and lore-rich setting, Storm Ground falls just short of that trifecta of excellence found in more prominent Warhammer titles. With hope, we will see updates in the near future to help smooth out the experience, but as it stands at the time of this writing, Storm Ground can be bland at best and perfectly skippable at worst.",2021-06-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,7bc73240d0ae4e899efe24b15fdef302 60c0bdaaab3e90299df70725,Nintendo Life,,50,"This game didn't need to be a roguelike, and the quirks of its structure cast a bit of a pall over the entire product. There's an abundance of content here, with multiple campaigns per faction and plenty of scope for tactics... but enough of it falls into the category of ""luck of the draw"" that it's somewhat outrageous just how much essentially unchanged content it makes you play through over and over again when you fail - or even when you succeed. Warhammer fans will likely enjoy the lore drip-feed and typically portentous writing, but everyone else should probably steer clear of Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground. An impressive game for sure, but not in the way that counts most.",2021-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,7bc73240d0ae4e899efe24b15fdef302 60b9b43f2e2890d254159717,Gaming on PC,David Dominguez,65,"Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground is a fun marriage of roguelite elements and turn-based tactical combat, though bugs and other issues prevent me from giving it a glowing recommendation.",2021-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,7bc73240d0ae4e899efe24b15fdef302 60b7a7f82e2890d2541592bc,PC Gamer,Robert Zak,59,A straightforward tactics game buried beneath a impassable mountain of roguelike metagame.,2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,7bc73240d0ae4e899efe24b15fdef302 60b582fcb2b61298b12c1a0c,Checkpoint Gaming,Lise Leitner,80,"Overall, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground is a great strategy title for fans of tactical turn-based combat. The synergy between different factions, playstyles, and faction heroes offers plenty of variety and, combined with the reward system, keeps things interesting. Maps can become repetitive after a long play session, but this felt like a minor bug in an otherwise solid strategy game. If you’re new to Warhammer, or if you’re an old Warhammer hand, you’ll definitely find something to enjoy in Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground.",2021-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,7bc73240d0ae4e899efe24b15fdef302 60b54d66b2b61298b12c19cf,Screen Rant,William Cennamo,60,"Overall, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground is a decent outing for fans of the tabletop miniatures game. It creates a solid ""one more time"" gameplay loop that keeps players constantly trying to find better units and gear to max out their potential. The story for each faction is enjoyable, despite its constant mid-battle interruptions, and the consistent difficulty level makes for a solid challenge, even if the overall package is unlikely to resonate with anyone who isn't already keen on either the genre or the IP.",2021-05-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,7bc73240d0ae4e899efe24b15fdef302 60b2503457ed0e0490ae3283,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,75,"Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground is a compact and well made turn-based strategy offering that neatly walks the tightrope of being able to offer beginners not only a decent introduction to the genre, but also to the sprawling Warhammer fantasy setting as well. Though it lacks in scope and can become repetitive, its bite-sized nature and surprising use of roguelike mechanics helps to ensure it remains compelling in a way that few other Warhammer games have managed.",2021-05-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,7bc73240d0ae4e899efe24b15fdef302 60afafed57ed0e0490ae30ae,PCGamesN,,70,"With flavourful combat mechanics for each faction and a cast of bombastic characters, Storm Ground is a worthy introduction to the Age of Sigmar setting that's marred by some rough edges.",2021-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,7bc73240d0ae4e899efe24b15fdef302 60afa12857ed0e0490ae2fca,Cultured Vultures,Maxim Klose-Ivanov,70,"Though the mediocre UI makes the game needlessly intimidating, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground is an engaging tactics game that successfully mixes systems from multiple genres.",2021-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,7bc73240d0ae4e899efe24b15fdef302 60af695657ed0e0490ae2f98,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,80,"Storm Ground hits the mark by making the most of Warhammer Age of Sigmar's license. The roguelite structure of the game might seem a bit bland, but the gameplay loop is solid despite the mission objective tending to be quite repetitive.",2021-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,7bc73240d0ae4e899efe24b15fdef302 60afc88357ed0e0490ae30d7,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,84,"The devoted and opinionated Warhammer acolytes will no doubt weigh in on how faithfully Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground represents the tabletop experience and lore, both of which have expanded and diverged from the source with the blessings of Games Workshop. From the viewpoint of a casual but interested fan, Storm Ground is a success both as an enjoyable turn-based strategy rogue-lite game and as yet another product in the vast and varied Warhammer universe. Although it exists primarily as a training ground for multiplayer, the single-player campaign is worth playing, though it would have been even better with a true dramatic arc instead of the “infinitely replayable” roguelike runs. The three factions are a great place to start and whet the appetite for expansions and additional content.",2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,7bc73240d0ae4e899efe24b15fdef302 60aedc9a57ed0e0490ae2e7b,Wccftech,Nathan Birch,65,"Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground is a solid turn-based strategy game that has some fun in its small corner of Games Workshop's fantasy universe, but it isn't unique or exciting enough to overcome ill-fitting roguelike mechanics that turn progression into a grind. The game will still appeal to some hardcore fans, and may become a better experience with updates, but for now, this latest Warhammer adaptation is routed by a few bad strategic choices.",2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,7bc73240d0ae4e899efe24b15fdef302 60aedc9957ed0e0490ae2e78,GameSkinny,Luke Shaw,60,"Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground is a tough, roguelike strategy game not without its rough edges. But there's a fair amount of fun to be had for fans of Warhammer.",2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,7bc73240d0ae4e899efe24b15fdef302 5ff7696c0f8974118c937e62,Cubed3,Steven Mattern,70,"The Red Lantern has the certain indie game charm one may expect. Timberline Studio Inc. makes a decent first effort with a simple premise, good 'choose your own adventure' structure, and a cast of diverse dogs for your crew of five with a beautiful day and night cycle to top it off. Unfortunately, the title suffers from some dialogue and choice repetition and a few bugs or animations that could use some improvement.",2021-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5fb5496e038871749d415917,GameSpace,Emily Byrnes,70,"I genuinely loved playing through The Red Lantern, and bonding with my sled team. The art style for it is charming and beautiful at times, with a lovely soundtrack that effectively adds to the atmosphere of being lost in the frozen wilderness. My first completed run-through of the game took me about 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach. I didn’t fill out my journal or see every event, but if you’d like to, you can do just that after finishing the game. There are still plenty of adventures and scenarios to discover with your pups, and even more dangerous challenges to face.",2020-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5fb5a394038871749d415ac1,Expansive,,100,"The Red Lantern is a beautiful game, but it’s also a deeply affecting one. It has the power to warm your heart and crush it in equal measure, all while filling you with a sense of wonder as you explore its rich and stunningly realised world. This one has crept into my Top 10 games this year and for good reason. It’s incredibly special indeed.",2020-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5fa2606cfce0972e4e5f9b5c,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,50,"The Red Lantern is a suvival-roguelite where you will have to face the harsh landscapes of Alaska with your dog sled team. You can pet the dogs, but most of the action feels very much down to the luck of the dice rather than any active participation from you.",2020-11-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5f9af158fce0972e4e5f9287,Pure Nintendo,,70,"Overall The Red Lantern is full of heart and charm, but with some disappointing execution that had much potential. The journey felt short, and I noticed a few bugs, at one point getting so bad I had to restart. I feel like it is too short to be $24.99. But if you love dogs, making choices, and the great Alaskan wilderness, this game would be worth picking up if on sale.",2020-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5f9a0465fce0972e4e5f9081,Checkpoint Gaming,David McNamara,60,"Those with a desire for escapism and a healthy amount of patience will find a solid few hours of rewarding narrative here – if you’re after something with a bit more wanderlust and a bit less “dying alone and unloved”, you might want to look elsewhere.",2020-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5f987e25fce0972e4e5f8d54,Game Informer,Liana Ruppert,80,"The Red Lantern isn't for thrill seekers, but it is a phenomenal handheld experience that is easy to get lost in",2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5f98401ffce0972e4e5f8cbd,The Thirsty Mage,Paul Egolf,90,Timberline Studios set out to make a narrative driven game and do so spectacularly. The story is told beautifully and the rewarding gameplay provides this fun roguelite with plenty of charm. The Red Lantern is a wonderfully immersive experience and one that will not be soon forgotten.,2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5f983752fce0972e4e5f8ca4,Nintendo Life,Kate Gray,60,"Timberline Studio's debut game holds a lot of promise, with writing and animations that are both full to the brim with personality and wit. However, The Red Lantern's core game loop suffers from repetitive, punishingly random events that make the player feel passive and helpless to the whims of fate.",2020-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5f96b8c7fce0972e4e5f8a28,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,30,"I know it's a tough gig being a game developer when hours played is a key metric and the pundits bleat on about content rather than things that are actually important, like thematic intensity or narrative depth. Taking something that could have been something special and diluting it to give those pundits something to throw onto their backlog isn't going to help video games develop as an art form, though. The Red Lantern upset me more than most; most games aren't made by people with the vaguest understanding of art. The Red Lantern, however, clearly is the concept of artists and the vision is compelling. Next time they should try delivering a game that supports the vision, rather than what they think will boost the Metacritic score.",2020-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5f935039fce0972e4e5f8868,KeenGamer,Kyle Chamaillard,72,Can you survive the harsh environments of Alaska? Face deadly predators and navigate over snowy terrain on the adventure of a lifetime. The Red Lantern is a new story-driven roguelite from Timberline Studios that will challenge players over the course of their journey towards home.,2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5f92cad4fce0972e4e5f8668,Use a Potion,,80,"The Red Lantern may not be for everyone, but its hands-off narrative driven survival escapade through the Alaskan wilderness certainly kept me entertained. Sure, the reliance on luck could prove frustrating at times and the graphical hiccups could be a little weird, but the tension that comes with your preparation and decision-making ensures that each attempt to survive brings with it plenty of thrills. Plus, I love snow and lovely doggies… The Red Lantern delivers PLENTY as far as those aspects of the game are concerned.",2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5f920f5dfce0972e4e5f85d5,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,60,The Red Lantern is an interesting rogue-like that combines survival elements with resource management to tell a story of adversity and overcoming life’s challenges.,2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5f96fa81fce0972e4e5f8aea,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,45,"It has the occasional nice moment, but I got sick of it a while before beating it. Furthermore, it can be beaten in under three hours, so that's really saying something.",2020-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5f92180cfce0972e4e5f85e1,NintendoWorldReport,Joe Devader,75,"The main character, played by Ashly Burch, is incredibly relatable and is yet another great role for the esteemed voice actress. I got my first successful run after about three hours of playtime, which depending on what kind of player you are could be seen as a good thing or a bad thing, though personally it felt a tad too short to me. Overall The Red Lantern is worth your time if you have an interest in the outdoors, a lust for adventure in the unknown, or just want to pet some fluffy sled dogs.",2020-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5f91f175fce0972e4e5f85b8,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,60,"I really wanted to love The Red Lantern. It was easily one of my most anticipated games of the year but it just didn't live up to my expectations. In many ways, I think it had interesting ideas that just weren't executed well. Its presentation and performance, ultimately hindered a lot of the game while its gameplay design didn't feel as polished it could have been.",2020-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5f91b395fce0972e4e5f84f8,Destructoid,CJ Andriessen,70,"It's always reposeful when a video game can connect me with the experiences of my youth, and The Red Lantern does just that. It can be breathtaking at times, and it can also be pretty banausic, but the Musher's journey to her new home has enough beauty, adventure, and adorable dogs I just don't want to stop petting to make each trip worthwhile.",2020-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5f91b391fce0972e4e5f84f6,TheSixthAxis,Thomas Hughes,90,"The Red Lantern is a fantastic narrative-focused roguelite survival game with some of the most adorable animated dogs I've seen in a video game. Its unique blend of multiple genres feels unique and where survival elements in most games grow tiresome quickly, they sit perfectly within this Alaskan journey of new beginnings. This is one of the most enjoyable indie titles of 2020.",2020-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5f91b38bfce0972e4e5f84f3,GamingTrend,David Burdette,70,"The Red Lantern is a great experience. I love my dog sled team and playing the runs again and again only reinforced that. But I'm not sure the roguelite style stays fresh all the way through, and it can get a bit tiring and repetitive. In the end, The Red Lantern is not going to win a lot of awards for what it does and is, but it's a unique take on the walking simulator genre that honestly has gotten stale and oversaturated.",2020-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5f91b38afce0972e4e5f84f0,Jump Dash Roll,Jesse Gregoire,90,A couple of niggles can't hold back this beautiful and brutal avante-garde experience.,2020-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 62827c19008489e208d918b6,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,75,"Rogue Lords is a solid overall RPG roguelike with an interesting theme and a really cool mechanic in its Devil Mode. These things help to separate Rogue Lords from the pack, but unfortunately some uneven difficulty spikes and combat’s pacing slowing down in later runs takes a bit of the shine off the game’s longevity. It’s still worth playing until that happens.",2022-05-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 6280e61d008489e208d91372,Thumb Culture,Gareth Trueman,80,Rogue Lords is that it’s a fun strategy game and the characters being horror legends just tops it off. Especially if you’re a horror fan like myself.,2022-05-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 62794a1c008489e208d8e802,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,75,Rogue Lords is another solid roguelike game for fans of the genre but one that also has some issues with RNG and repetitiveness. I really dug the art style and voice acting but the gameplay doesn’t hold up as well over the long haul of these chapters. Altering things in your favor though with the risk/reward essence mechanic did feel pretty unique though and I don’t regret my time playing the game at all. If you’re a fan of the genre and don’t mind it feeling a little unfair at times then you’ll likely enjoy this.,2022-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 62790c48008489e208d8e3ee,Pure Nintendo,Ted Hazell,55,"Rogue Lords is very pretty. They nailed the art design and character models, which I imagine will attract many people to this roguelike RPG. However, I am afraid that the attraction is surface level. With any roguelike game, you expect each run to feel different from the next and reset that excitement and engagement. Still, with Rogue Lords, once you've completed three books or so, it doesn't feel like it has any more to offer. Getting through three books is an achievement, as the gameplay and battle system is tedious, hard and repetitive. With a bit more streamlining of some mechanics and improvements in pacing, you'll have a more polished title that I'd be more comfortable recommending.",2022-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 62728c57008489e208d8bd8b,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,60,"Rogue Lords, then, isn’t a roguelike for the masses. And even those keen on the genre might not gel with it. The long-term rewards just aren’t all that rewarding, especially with each run feeling like a slog. And while its unique mechanics separate it from its peers, they also overcomplicate matters. Still, its horror theme is definitely alluring, so roguelike fans who like a bit of darkness might want to give it a go.",2022-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 61725a0febc11ae4a8301eef,Hey Poor Player,Jonathan Trussler,80,"Rogue Lords is an innovative mix of roguelike and RPG elements with clever new concepts to tax your tactical mind. There’s a constant one-more-encounter compulsivity as you look to make your band of villains ever more powerful, and a huge scope for creativity provided by the reality-bending devil mode. For an entertainingly strategic experience where you have free license to indulge your dark side and wreak havoc with a variety of ghosts and ghouls, Rogue Lords will sate your wicked desires.",2021-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 616d3eefc93474a05eb37c3e,Chicas Gamers,,,Rogue Lords is a fun and entertaining rogue-like. A game to spend hours and hours playing and trying to find combinations and groundbreaking strategies.,2021-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 61adef4dd3d48c5c6a071243,Area Xbox,Kevin Arbelo,77,"Rogue Lords is a game to take into account for lovers of the genre. And it is the work of Leikir Studio and Nacon. It mixes very well the bases of the roguelike titles with a whole breath of fresh air such as the fact of putting ourselves in the role of the baddie. And it is not just limited to putting us there because yes, the game exploits the possibilities that having the Devil on our side gives us, using highly original mechanics.",2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 616e23d5f64fd3ad487a6b2f,Screen Rant,Maria Meluso,50,"The terror and hindrance effects make each run feel uniquely challenging, and the story events and Disciple traits are where Rogue Lords really shines. Unfortunately, as it stands, Rogue Lords suffers significantly from its lack of balance and the repetitive nature of both runs and combat. It can be difficult to strategize when RNG constantly feels stacked against the player, and being forced to restart a book after a surprise, impossible boss fight is demoralizing. With some retuning, however, Rogue Lords could better capitalize on its great ideas and innovate for the roguelike genre.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 6166f0088282176801276e56,33bits,Erika Gonzalvez Nestares,85,Rogue Lords is an entertaining rogue-like where we will get into the shoes of the devil's disciples to restore the power of the forces of evil in human beings who have lost that fear because of the demon hunters. Recommended.,2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 61646d2744f68f57d8128d15,GameSpace,Catherine Daro,80,"Rogue Lords is an extremely fun spin on the roguelike genre, featuring addictive Devil Power design, thoughtful gameplay, a variety of choices and a highly enjoyable atmosphere. However, as always, the Devil is in the details: the game's RNG-based nature, repetitiveness and lack of balance can spoil the otherwise good impression.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 616094029e65de2d02a17fb6,GameSkinny,Thomas Wilde,60,"Rogue Lords will really annoy your fundamentalist relatives, but is it any fun? Well... that's a complicated question.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 61608b3d9e65de2d02a17fa3,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,80,"Rogue Lords takes some of the most entertaining elements from Slay the Spire and adds its own macabre twist in order to create something that is equally derivative and unique. This is not a roguelike that will please everyone, since its difficulty curve is off the charts, but there’s a lot to like in here, from the horror themes and surprisingly captivating story to the sense of accomplishment when you manage to finish a run with a souped up squad.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 6165ee4a80594f6395b33c08,Chalgyr's Game Room,Richard York,80,"Overall, Rogue Lords has some really nice aspects to it. The experience system feels reasonable for unlocking characters and skills, and there a lot of really interesting takes on the old roguelike formula. That being the case, good lord the difficulty is all over the place. I can’t say “expect a challenge”, because you might not get one, and I can’t say “it’s easy”, because then you get rolled over like a soft pastry. If you really like roguelikes, and don’t mind the potential for a little extra punishment, you’ll probably be right at home here, but barring a balancing patch, newcomers may be pushed away. Rather forcibly.",2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 615e3ec7c3f4302b2540c2d2,GameBlast,Farley Santos,80,"Rogue Lords is a roguelike that stands out with its unique ideas. Matches feature a good mix of activities and the battle has many strategic nuances and possibilities. The most notable element is Devil Mode, which allows the alteration of multiple game aspects, such as enemies' life points and the result of events. Demon powers may seem like cheats, but its good implementation makes it a valuable asset that must be used wisely to achieve victory. Despite its creativity, the game still has some issues that need to be fixed, such as the unbalanced difficulty, really long matches, and the feeling of repetition. At least, its elaborated gothic ambience and excellent voice-acting help minimize the issues. In the end, Rogue Lords is a great representative of its genre and has everything to become even better after a few patches.",2021-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 615d34a230b58f1b1f908a2b,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Matt Cox,,"An initially delightful roguelike, held back from greatness by rough edges and stingy unlocks.",2021-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 615bcb13b58fa90f324a2e53,KeenGamer,Kenzie Du,77,"Command your own legion of evil and exact revenge upon your bitterest enemies in Rogue Lords. Summon your Disciples and learn their strengths and weaknesses, so that you can launch a bloodthirsty three-person army - and play some devilish, overpowered tricks of your own.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 615b05654f291c087de49c6c,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,78,"Rogue Lords’ approach to turn-based combat — with or without cards — isn’t radically different, but the Devil Mode and ability to “cheat your way to victory” offers a new mechanic that will have you rethinking your usual strategies. Some issues with bugs, balancing, and its overlong, weariness-inducing campaigns are made less egregious thanks to its amusing writing, great music and fantastic gothic horror art direction. Unlike some of the games in this style, Rogue Lords demands a bit of patience, thought and tolerance for complexity while still be accessible to fans of the genre.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 6157b2579f4312e92e327801,GameMAG,,70,"With Halloween season at the doors already, Rogue Lords can offer some nice time in the company of ghouls, zombies and vampires. The battles will be tough for sure, but don't fret because Devil will always play by his own rules.",2021-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 616b76806934b18ab8d51728,Checkpoint Gaming,Edie W-K,70,"Rogue Lords is a fine lead-up to the spooky season, with a genuinely addictive gameplay loop and a satisfying combat system. The ability to mess with the game’s own mechanics as the Devil is an absolutely inspired idea, and the experience is only made less than perfect by a few glitches that need patching out. The game would feel a little more complete if there were more to do in each chapter’s overworld, but what is there is a delightfully challenging roguelike. The inability to lower the difficulty may turn some people away, but other people will relish the challenge.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 615d349130b58f1b1f908a27,TechRaptor,James Bentley,70,Rogue Lords offers an interesting Roguelike offers but fails to really live up to its devilish premise,2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 6155adacc56d12d502d243d2,Cultured Vultures,Alex Hadzaman,65,"While charming in its use of gothic horror themes and tropes, Rogue Lords barely does enough to stand out from previous turn-based dungeon crawlers.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,0b477a53fac049f9aaac1b5bd84e56a1 5d867a5193765d67787840b3,GamingTrend,Abram Buehner,55,"Super Lucky's Tale is a very predictable 3D platformer. It checks all the boxes it needs to while drawing heavily on the genre's tentpole titles. Due to that derivative nature in conjunction with the title's very low difficulty and padded progression, Super Lucky's Tale is a hesitant recommendation, and only for the hardcore platformer fan. There is some laid-back fun here, but nothing about this title pushes the envelope in any substantial way, and won't be supremely appealing to a non-fan of the genre.",2018-10-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5193765d67787840ad,GameSpace,Damien Gula,,"Lucky is adorable and his world is full of wonder, but the lack of diverse controller options along with poor camera handling make this game less than excellent.",2018-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5193765d67787840a0,ThisGenGaming,Robby Bisschop,85,"Super Lucky's Tale is a frustration-free experience that holds your attention for as long as it lasts. The Controls are damn near perfect, the Visuals are pretty to look at and the soundtrack is uplifting. This is a game you don't want to miss out on no matter your age, but the youngest among us will get the most fun out of it. If only it had just a bit more content to make for a longer lifespan…",2017-12-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5193765d67787840ab,Geeks Under Grace,,67,"Super Lucky’s Tale might not reach the heights of Super Mario Odyssey, but it is still a wonderful experience. With Microsoft lacking exclusives, Super Lucky’s Tale is a good place to begin a new era of Xbox-only games.",2017-12-23T05:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5193765d677878409a,PC Aficionado,Jake Roach,75,"Super Lucky's Tale is designed for a very particular audience and for a very particular purpose, and manages to pull that off with flair - but it'll alienate anyone outside of that.",2017-12-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5193765d6778784094,VGChartz,Brandon J. Wysocki,,"Ultimately, Super Lucky’s Tale is too conservative to be much more than good, especially when combined with some of its more questionable design choices.",2017-12-08T05:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5193765d67787840a8,Gameblog,Thomas Pillon,50,"Who could be interested by Super Lucky's Tale ? Without its VR feature, Playful's last game seem to just be. Experienced players will not find anything worth the time in this basic plateformer which cannot properly copy any mechanics of the genre. And with its irritating controls, it clearly is not suited for children. Too bad, because its colorful levels had some good ideas here and then.",2017-12-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5193765d6778784097,Marooners' Rock,Mike Robles,76,"Super Lucky’s Tale is an incredible looking game with the gameplay to match. The gang at Playful Corp. have put out a family friendly, yet challenging game with lots to look at, loads to do, enough collectables to keep you entertained for hours.",2017-11-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5193765d67787840b6,GameCloud,Connor Weightman,0,"In the end, it’s difficult to see the point of Super Lucky’s Tale from either a commercial or critical point of view. If you (or your children) haven’t played the games that Super Lucky’s Tale bowerbirds, there’s no compelling reason to not be playing those instead (beyond, perhaps, their availability on Xbox and PC). If you have, there’s hardly enough here to justify your time, money, or emotional integrity. At best, it’s a sugary, adequate if frequently flawed distraction. At worst, it’s a morose void belching an existential crisis, poorly concealing the frantic absurdity of all existence beneath its irreverent cartoon veneer.",2017-11-25T05:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5193765d677878409d,Rectify Gaming,Daniel Brennan,80,"If you enjoy platformers or are looking for something relaxing to play, then definitely consider Super Lucky’s Tale",2017-11-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5193765d6778784091,Sirus Gaming,Enricko Ozoa,65,"Overall, Super Lucky's Tale is definitely not something that platforming fanatics are going to want to pick up. This game is more suited to children or people who are just starting to getting into platformers as everything feels like it could have been so much more.",2017-11-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5193765d67787840a5,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,70,"All ages gameplay, a colourful world to explore and a platforming mascot who has some potential to join the legends of the genre in the years to come. Super Lucky's Tale won't push your skills too far when it comes to its imaginative level design, but it'll still be a cathartic way to wrap up the year thanks to its nostalgic focus on the past.",2017-11-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d677878406e,Wccftech,Francesco De Meo,77,"Super Lucky's Tale is simple yet engaging platform game that players of all ages can enjoy thanks to its pick-up-and-play experience. The game, however, may be too simple for some, and the easy and short experience may be a turn off for others, especially for those who have experienced other excellent platform games this year such as A Hat in Time and Super Mario Odyssey.",2017-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d677878408c,TheXboxHub,Nick Drew,70,"Super Lucky’s Tale is still a good-hearted family fun title that should pride itself on being a game that all ages can enjoy, and by completion, you will truly feel you have been treated to a game that does well in immersing you into the story of a small young fox, and the adventure he embarks on.",2017-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d6778784079,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"It's cute, well-made and fun to play.",2017-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d6778784074,LevelUp,Juan Emilio Reyes,65,"Shallow and brief, Super Lucky's Tale is a forgettable adventure, although it has some potential but nothing in it shines.",2017-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d677878407c,IGN Italy,Mattia Ravanelli,52,"Boring level design, inaccurate controls and a frustrating camera make Super Lucky's Tale a below average platform game.",2017-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d6778784077,The Jimquisition,Jim Sterling,,,2017-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5193765d67787840bc,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,73,3D platformers don't get much more generic than Super Lucky's Tale.,2017-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5193765d677878408f,SA Gamer,,55,"Microsoft's previous attempts at a platforming title have failed many times before. This time they have something with potential in Super Lucky's Tale, but they might need to use some of those gold clovers to balance out the bad luck it currently has.",2017-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d6778784082,Atomix,Miguel Reyes,70,"Super Lucky's Tale offers a charming and colorful adventure with basic but accesible and fun gameplay. However, its cast of characters is forgettable, the worlds it offers feel a little bit repetitive and its difficulty can get kinda easy for experienced players of the genre. You can say its just an average platform title.",2017-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d677878407f,Windows Central,Asher Madan,70,A cutesy Xbox adventure held back by silly issues,2017-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 615f6cef9e65de2d02a17c10,Gamerweb.pl,Radosław Krajewski,70,"Lucky has a chance to become the new mascot of the Microsoft platform, so I hope that the series will not end only on the first full-fledged part.",2017-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d6778784085,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,80,"Generous and inventive, this 3D platformer is filled with charm.",2017-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d6778784071,GameSpew,Chris McMullen,60,The game is so wilfully and bafflingly intent on blocking off said fun that you'll need all the persistence of a bin-raiding fox to reap Super Lucky's Tale's rewards.,2017-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d6778784049,Metro GameCentral,,30,"Bland, boring, and badly made – returning to the bad old days of low rent mascot platformers is not a good way to demonstrate the power of the Xbox One X.",2017-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d677878405d,TrueAchievements,Sam Quirke,70,"Super Lucky's Tale succeeds in several ways. For anyone looking for a quick and simple platforming break, or introducing their kids to the world of gaming, this charming, beautiful and largely competently designed world will likely keep you entertained throughout.",2017-11-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d677878404e,Spaziogames,Domenico Musicò,70,Super Lucky's Tale is a classic platform with some problems like the impossibility to control the camera at 360' and some imprecisions during the jumps.,2017-11-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d6778784057,Gadgets 360,Akhil Arora,50,"A game that was either rushed out, or was never given the development time it needed. There's nothing memorable about Super Lucky's Tale, be it the fairy-tale story about talking foxes taking on varying cats, or the platforming bits that make up most of its gameplay.",2017-11-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d677878405a,EGM,Ray Carsillo,40,"Lucky is unrealized potential. There is always space for a new kid-friendly platformer, and Lucky's cute and colorful world could've served as a great entry point for a new franchise. Sadly, poor controls, a terrible camera, and just overall lackluster gameplay leave Super Lucky's Tale being a subpar effort not worthy of your time.",2017-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d6778784054,Areajugones,Alfonso Cánovas,70,"Super Lucky´s Tale is a great platforming game that the fans of the genre will love, even though it is too easy for the experts. Its style and difficulty mean that this game is great for the kids and newcomers.",2017-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d6778784051,Impulsegamer,James Wright (Impulsegamer),80,"Super Lucky's Tale is the first platformer on the Xbox One X that gives players an honest arcade experience with a fun protagonist, decent mechanics and truly impressive 4K graphics.",2017-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d677878404b,TrueGaming,خالد العيسى,55,"The lack of challenge and originality hurt this game, though it isn't a bad game and it maybe more suitable for younger players.",2017-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 6196ce0d91f0007b9163b454,SomosXbox,Alejandro Alcolea,80,"Super Lucky's Tale on Xbox One doesn't do anything new, but what it puts on the table, it does well. It is attractive for the little ones of the house.",2017-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5193765d67787840a2,BaziCenter,Mohamad Shokri,80,"Considering Microsoft's focus on Racing and Shooter genres for its exclusive lineup, Super Lucky's Tale feels like an exciting and different platforming experience that will take players back to 6th and 7th generation of consoles again, and even with some camera and gameplay issues, Super Luck's Tale is still a welcomed addition to the Microsoft's lineup.",2017-11-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d6778784047,GameMAG,,60,"Super Lucky's Tale - not a bad, but too simple 3D-platformer for younger audience. Despite nice design, funny characters, high-quality localization and working mechanics, the project practically does not develop at all and it definitely lacks the variability, challenge and fresh ideas.",2017-11-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5193765d67787840b0,Heavy,Eli Becht,85,"If you're an Xbox One owner and dying for a new platformer to play, look no further than Super Lucky's Tale. If the game performs well enough, it's possible Microsoft could have a new mascot on its hands.",2017-11-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d6778784060,Stevivor,Steve Wright,70,"Super Lucky's Tale is by no means bad — it's simply good; fun, but easily forgettable. If it was released at a different time than Odyssey, it may have made more of an impression, but alas, here we are.",2017-11-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d6778784040,Saudi Gamer,عصام الشهوان,70,"An enjoyable game with a decent amount of content for a budget game, but a lack of polish and character bring the experience down.",2017-11-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 5d867a5093765d677878403c,GameSpot,Kallie Plagge,60,"Super Lucky's Tale isn't a direct port of its VR predecessor, but it's no less simplistic.",2017-11-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,3f33b68db9ac412597707ab5276965fa 612d5d4d3434607317d746c2,GameGrin,Will Hance,50,"While Just Die Already features a great concept, funny gameplay, and an excellent art style. Its lack of objectives and narrative really hold it back from being anything but a few minute novelty.",2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,fd05ded73f7944798434bd7ee7b39e9c 615ef8989e65de2d02a178db,VGamingNews,Joseph Whitfield,50,"Just Die Already sounds amazing on paper; old people foregoing common sense and wanting to end their lives in the most over the top way imaginable. The overall look of the game is hilarious and there is some fun to be found in short bursts. It’s just a shame that the controls, as deliberately janky as they appeared to be, are so unforgiving to the point that they spoil the experience and sapped all of the energy from the game.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,fd05ded73f7944798434bd7ee7b39e9c 61f04db09e5c48c548d7265f,JumpCut PLAY,Markus Almerud,40,"Just Die Already has a few decent things going for it such as the freedom and nice artstyle, it ultimately falters due to controls that often feel sluggish, an uninteresting soundscape, and a sense of humor that never really lands.",2021-07-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,fd05ded73f7944798434bd7ee7b39e9c 61fe99849e5c48c548d79c07,WhatIfGaming,Hatem Amer,60,"All in all, I had a lot of fun during the journey leading to writing this Just Die Already review. The developers of this game put a lot of love into it, despite what it tries to show off. Loads of content, fresh ideas, and smooth (as smooth as it could be anyway) controls make this game a delight. However, Just Die Already is by no means perfect even for its chaotic genre. Expect a lot of fun, expect it to wear off prematurely, but embrace the journey anyway; it is worth it.",2021-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,fd05ded73f7944798434bd7ee7b39e9c 61b9d0069e5c48c548d64edf,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,60,Just Die Already’s premise of playing as an old person and causing all kinds of trouble in an open world is fun at first but just like your character it gets old.,2021-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,fd05ded73f7944798434bd7ee7b39e9c 60b4ccdab2b61298b12c1957,PlayStation Universe,Martyn Locker,60,"Just Die Already takes the outrageous nature of Goat Simulator and brings it to a completely new concepts and premise. But, while the experience is fun and a laugh, it is fairly shallow and physics don't hold up to other games in the genre. A funny time, but definitely nothing to go running to tell your grandparents about.",2021-05-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,fd05ded73f7944798434bd7ee7b39e9c 611ee8329c30d277759595f4,Pure Dead Gaming,,60,"Replacing goats with pensioners and expanding the possibilities with better controls, more weapons and a literal bucket list of things to do makes this a sandbox worth exploring. Great price too!",2021-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,fd05ded73f7944798434bd7ee7b39e9c 60abc89c57ed0e0490ae293a,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,80,"I threw a grenade filled with bees at a bunch of martial artists. The bees killed two of them. You have to be wary of bees, as they are clearly quite deadly.",2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,fd05ded73f7944798434bd7ee7b39e9c 60a7addb57ed0e0490ae2403,Guardian,Keith Stuart,60,"Indulge a guilty pleasure as your ageing character flails around collecting knives, bombs and basketballs while avoiding electrocution and hungry sharks",2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,fd05ded73f7944798434bd7ee7b39e9c 60a660d057ed0e0490ae2273,Push Square,Stuart Gipp,80,"Just Die Already is an enjoyably mean-spirited game that would cross the line into hateful if it wasn’t so gleeful in its disrespect for elders. Less Octodad, more octogenarian, a surplus of the usual physics sandbox glitches don’t detract from fun that's as densely packed as the very coffins you're dodging.",2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,fd05ded73f7944798434bd7ee7b39e9c 60a65f8b57ed0e0490ae226e,TrueAchievements,Tom West,80,"Just Die Already is a game that offers you the odd few hours of reprieve from other, more serious experiences, handing you the reins and coaxing you into experimenting with every ridiculous idea that pops into your head. It's fantastic fun in short bursts, silly, but structured well enough to offer you a challenge if that's what you're looking for. I'd recommend grabbing a couple of buddies and seeing what chaotic exploits you can get up to. It's certainly worth the time — especially at the game's price point — even if it's not the kind of thing that you can sit down to play for hours at a time.",2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,fd05ded73f7944798434bd7ee7b39e9c 60a6107857ed0e0490ae2233,VGChartz,Paul Broussard,30,"Just Die Already is a game principally about killing people, but which fails to make the killing fun or satisfying in any way, and as a result presents about as much utility as a power drill made out of wet cardboard.",2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,fd05ded73f7944798434bd7ee7b39e9c 5f9596e7fce0972e4e5f89a9,Rely On Horror,Andrew Heaton,70,"Monstrum is a great example of how simple ideas can be so effective. It's a tense horror game, it's just a shame there are framerate issues.",2020-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 5f678c225ac19625d336c518,IGN Middle East,Zaher Albalbisi,68,A scary fun game with a multiable endings but the clunky controls are one of the reminders of its last-gen technical limitation,2020-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 5ee108e4c28b1c4114c27e3c,Push Square,Graham Banas,70,Monstrum crafts a genuinely frightening game of procedurally generated hide and seek.,2020-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 5ed69f6bc28b1c4114c273ba,TheXboxHub,Richard Dobson,40,"Sadly, Monstrum on the Xbox One is a poor attempt at an interesting concept. The abandoned ship isn’t the most unique setting for a horror game but being pursued by a bloodthirsty monster should provide at least some tension. Instead it is a laborious plod through samey corridors where sometimes being caught by the monster is preferable than having to perform the same objectives over and over again just to escape.",2020-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 5f005f89d88e035744c1976a,Area Xbox,Jose Manuel Salvador,62,"Monstrum is a survival horror in which we must escape from a huge ship at all costs to get out alive, technically it is somewhat lazy and its playable idea does not bring anything new to the genre.",2020-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 5ec68c6bc28b1c4114c2629e,The Digital Fix,Andrew Shaw,60,"Terrifying visuals are undermined by choppy controls and a frustrating use of procedurally generated levels. Monstrum could have been a terrifying horror experience, instead it became a boring one.",2020-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 61f905be9e5c48c548d768c5,NoobFeed,Angelina Bonilla,86,"Monstrum is a game that is built around its environment, and monsters entirely dictating what experience you will have.",2015-05-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,d79986f917c24134b226738c2d7a6369 5d86733693765d677875714a,FourFaceButtons,David Aedo,20,"The gameplay of Zombi, from both a design and techinical standpoint, is an absolute mess, level design and enemy placements do nothing but annoy the player, and the story is downright boring with uninteresting characters. Even for a setting as cliche as a zombie apocalypse, Zombi manages to hit a new low.",2017-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733693765d677875715b,VideoTime,Gabriel Franco,75,"Zombi is a return to the roots of the genre of Survival-Horror, although you have to accept that due to its difficulty and combat system many people will turn their back after a few minutes, a game for lovers of the genre looking for a little torment . Hear Zombies approaching you will scare you again ...",2016-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733693765d6778757158,Nerdburglars,Dan Hastings,80,"Zombi is an all round good zombie game. It doesn’t stand out above the rest as being a “must play” game, but if you are a zombie fan, you should most definitely check this game out. It wont be the best zombie game you ever played, but it’s fun. Good zombies, good survival, not a bad story and best of all it’s cheap!",2015-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733693765d6778757156,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,70,Surprisingly fresh for a carcass,2015-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d67787570dd,GamingBolt,Kurtis Simpson,50,A failed opportunity to make use of reasonably more powerful hardware leaves ZOMBI in an unfortunate position whereby the original game is actually more appealing.,2015-09-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d677875711c,Fextralife,,70,"A potential classic let down by end-game design choices. A compelling take on the zombie apocalypse, supported by good voice acting and interesting locations. Credible, cautious exploration mostly makes up for clunky controls until end-game.",2015-09-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d677875711d,GameGrin,,85,"All in all, Zombi is a game that is much welcomed in the new platforms. It opens up a large space for a new audience barely compromising on features. It is a game where every aspect of it is very good, albeit never extraordinary. It's a very enjoyable game, but the combination of design choices make it feel both unique and strange.",2015-09-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733493765d6778756f46,The Digital Fix,Gareth Gallagher,80,Zombi defies the Wii U gamepad's supposed limitations and reanimates into its own impressive beast.,2015-09-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d67787570d5,Birth. Movies. Death.,Andrew Todd,,"A unique infusion of roguelike mechanics into a surprisingly directed game, it's still got everything it had going for it back in 2012. Even that gamebreaking glitch.",2015-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d677875701c,Digitally Downloaded,,60,"For now you're not going to find many other games that allow you to take cricket bats to zombies, so that's something.",2015-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d67787570d2,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,60,You'll soon find that the inventory becomes a chore as you have to juggle items around and leave valuable resources on the ground,2015-09-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d67787570c6,Gamestyle,Bradley Marsh,70,"A solid game, with a few minor port issues, but at a budget price one you should be at least flirting with the idea of playing.",2015-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d67787570cc,CGMagazine,Reid McCarter,60,Zombi's unique take on survival horror isn't enough to compensate for an otherwise bland experience.,2015-08-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d67787570d7,High-Def Digest,Levi van Tine,60,"We are firmly entrenched in era of gaming where seemingly every single video game ever is being repackaged, rebooted, remade, or just plain ripped off. 'Zombi' on the Xbox One isn't a rip-off, but nor did it really call out for a port. It could have been quite content to remain a halfway decent Wii U exclusive forever, but instead we have a flawed zombie game with a few novel mechanics lurking under the surface. It'll be interesting to see if Ubisoft elects to follow up with another 'Zombi' at some point this gen.",2015-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d67787570cf,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,40,"Only the diehard survival horror fans who missed this on Wii U would find enjoyment out of Zombi, and most other people will probably be appalled by the lackluster and shoddy conversion that Ubisoft dumped on digital marketplaces.",2015-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d67787570c3,Hardcore Gamer,Adam Beck,60,"Spotty performance, a terribly boring aesthetic and a messy, cobbled together combat system amounts to something that had potential, but was beaten over the head with a cricket bat.",2015-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d6778757041,Impulsegamer,Rohan Fowler,68,Zombi on XBox One is a port and is a clunk port but still has a few moments to shine on this next-gen console,2015-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d6778757057,GameSpot,Britton Peele,70,"This charming survival horror game is a Wii U exclusive no more, but can it compete on other platforms?",2015-08-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733493765d6778756f64,PlayStation LifeStyle,Paulmichael Contreras,60,"Zombi would be a tough sell at anything higher than its current asking price of $20. With a playtime of 6-8 hours including modest exploration, and three barely disparate endings that don't feel like much of an emotional payoff, I can only recommend Zombi to hardcore zombie game fans.",2015-08-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733493765d6778756f88,ZTGD,Justin Celani,75,"It's not a totally different game or remake, but it doesn't have to be. Zombi is still one of the best survival horror games of this generation. It's tense, split second decisions can make the difference between life and death, and inventory management is a must, a feature sorely lacking in most horror games these days. Every bullet counts, every health item matters, and Zombi still offers a fantastic time for those that never experienced it originally – and now at a great price.",2015-08-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d67787570c9,TrueAchievements,Mark Delaney,50,"The zombie subgenre is plagued with tropes. Movies, books, games, whatever format in which they're found, the undead just seem to feast on cliches. The better of those stories still insert something new to the landscape, though, and Zombi doesn't really do that. Managing your backpack and scanning environments for supplies and routes might have been fun on the second screen of a WiiU, but on Xbox One those features are watered down to just another mini-map and inventory menu. If that's what ZombiU added to the genre, then Zombi isn't left with much to hang its hat on. What does remain are genuinely tense interactions with the undead, at least, and the difficulty of survival is well executed. Ultimately, however, that's the case for a dozen other similar games, many of which do a lot of other things better than Zombi. At times it felt deserving of a score slightly higher or much lower than the one you see below, but ultimately, with a little getting used to, it's a functional but unpolished experience shambling down the streets of London.",2015-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733493765d6778756fdc,Examiner,Joe McCallister,60,"Crashes and glitching aside, the game gives a few scares, that feeling that you'll never truly be ok, and really delivers what can be boiled down to a solid zombie experience.",2015-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733493765d6778756f6a,PC Gamer,Christopher Livingston,55,A solid survival horror experience unfortunately plagued by bugs and control issues.,2015-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733693765d677875714d,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,75,"A rather basic port instead of a revised version of an underrated gem it needed to be, Zombi still manages to hold up well three years on thanks to the way it makes great use of its location, subject matter and atmosphere to create an unnerving modern survival horror.",2015-08-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d677875704e,Telegraph,Tim Martin,80,"It's all highly unsettling, and the most important things about the game -- its mood of fumbling desperation, its clapped-out London settings, its focus on exhaustion and disempowerment -- remain startlingly unchanged after the transition in platform and the stripping of the Wii U's clever propwork. ",2015-08-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733493765d6778756f8e,IGN,Brian Albert,75,"Despite some ho-hum combat, Zombi's handling of death and exploration make it a worthwhile horror game.",2015-08-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733493765d6778756f43,PSX Extreme,Ben Dutka,78,"Zombi is a game that might seem too ponderous and frustrating for many. But for those who appreciate a challenging atmosphere that tasks you with marshalling your fears and taking a studious approach to survival, it's a definite must-try. ",2015-08-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d6778757047,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,80,"The GamePad's gone, but Ubisoft's undead are just as feisty and thrilling as ever.",2015-08-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d677875703e,The Jimquisition,Jim Sterling,70,"The removal of some terrific features, plus the lack of effort for the PC version, serves to knock the game down a tad compared to its ZombiU alternative, but it is nonetheless a gruesomely enjoyable ride, and I honestly hope it gets the attention it deserves this time.",2015-08-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733693765d6778757145,We Got This Covered,Chad Goodmurphy,60,"Zombi is a flawed port, but its technical issues can be overlooked, and underneath the hiccups lays a solid game.",2015-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d67787570da,Pure Xbox,Ken Barnes,60,"Outside of the game-ending glitches and the poorly designed collection mission that we've mentioned, the experience is tension-filled and easily right up there with the best survival horror titles available today. The problem is that there's a very good chance that you'll give up after your umpteenth unfair death way before reaching the closing credits.",2015-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d6778757061,Push Square,Greg Giddens,80,"Zombi has transitioned to the PS4 rather well: the fear-inducing aspects of the second screen are re-created well enough to achieve similar scares, the loading times are greatly improved, and – three years later – it's still a unique survival title that never compromises its horror for action. It's a bit of a shame that its multiplayer mode is absent – a casualty of losing the second screen. Still, there's enough of an intense experience here to consider rising from your grave for.",2015-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d6778757054,Metro GameCentral,David Jenkins,70,"One of the best survival horrors of recent years, that functions almost as well as the Wii U version and offers a mature-rated adventure that is as ruthlessly difficult as it is engrossing.",2015-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d6778757051,VideoGamer,Tom Orry,80,This is a reasonably priced port that is definitely recommended to anyone who doesn't own a Wii U.,2015-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733593765d6778757044,Post Arcade (National Post),Daniel Kaszor,85,"ZombiU was one of the diamonds in the Wii U's rough first year, but many said that the game -- which heavily used the Nintendo system's tablet-like pad -- couldn't be ported elsewhere",2015-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733493765d6778756f5b,GamesRadar+,Shabana Arif,50,"Zombi is hardly a deluxe version of ZombiU, with numerous bugs and few graphical improvements. It's still a good survival game, but feels outdated and misses the Wii U Game Pad.",2015-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733493765d6778756f49,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,80,"Ubisoft's super-immersive zombie game infects the PS4, but there's not enough improvement to justify it to previous owners.",2015-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733493765d6778756f3e,COGconnected,Trevor Houston,64,"The atmosphere in Zombi is fantastic. It is dark, creepy and the visibility in the game adds to the tension. - See more at: http://canadianonlinegamers.com/review/zombi-review/#sthash.BSx9s4cG.dpuf",2015-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86733693765d6778757150,ACG,Jeremy Penter,75,,2015-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,83ae3d8394ff4da9afa26fecab433be1 5d86772093765d677876f3ce,KeenGamer,,60,"But the question you have to ask yourself is this: would I buy this game? There isn't much replay value, but it can entertain for a few hours and it is a break from the traditional and more mainstream kind of games that we all have been buying and playing for so many years now. But we don't think we would buy it, no. Even for a game that presents itself as a relaxing and calm experience, it isn't that relaxing or calm at times. Trying to figure out the controls before we plugged in our controller wasn't the most relaxing of experiences, and you can imagine our surprise when we decide to pause for the evening in the middle of our game only to find that we'll have to restart everything. If we had to sum it up in one quick sentence, we would describe Lantern as 'like if China did a stress coloring book.' But we think the pros here outweigh the cons just enough for us to give it a solid six out of ten.",2017-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5d86772093765d677876f3d2,Everyeye.it,Matteo Mangoni,70,"Lantern is a peculiar adventure, different and, in some ways, unique. Is a short and condensed trip, designed to appeal the lovers of simple and relaxing interactive experiences.",2016-11-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 5d86772093765d677876f3d7,Spaziogames,Francesco Ursino,70,"A pleasant and immediate experience, enjoyable with a VR headset but also in a more traditional way. The game does not deliver a real challenge, but it want to represent a way to relax, and enjoy the beautiful landscapes included in the four levels. If you are looking for a game that reveals itself as frantic and adrenalinic, Lantern is not your pick. However, if you want to explore a pleasant and quiet world, it might be just what you are looking for.",2016-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a1b0c496c5440cfa71ba276c75a8aa4 60161df80f8974118c939995,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,Figuring out the many puzzles within Down in Bermuda is a treat thanks to its laidback and adorable game world and simple gameplay.,2021-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,dcf67ef91de64cdf8606b595e9a5d205 601186240f8974118c939473,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,55,"Due to lackluster porting and misjudged value, Down in Bermuda is slated to be lost amongst genre fans' collective memories.",2021-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,dcf67ef91de64cdf8606b595e9a5d205 601064cd0f8974118c93913b,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,50,"Down in Bermuda is an entirely forgettable puzzle game that blends into the background of an oversaturated genre. What makes it stand out is the steep $20 price tag, made even more outlandish by the lack of content.",2021-01-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,dcf67ef91de64cdf8606b595e9a5d205 600c24140f8974118c938df8,Nintendo Blast,Marcos Ramon,65,"Down in Bermuda is the typical case of the game that has a lot of wasted potential. The premise is good, but the story is underdeveloped. The puzzles are, for the most part, simple-minded, and the action comes down almost exclusively to looking for orbs through the stage. Considering the short experience, it is difficult to recommend this title for puzzle solving fans. However, it is undeniable to say that being in this world is something comfortable and satisfying.",2021-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,dcf67ef91de64cdf8606b595e9a5d205 6000711f0f8974118c938387,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,70,"Down in Bermuda is a fun little puzzle-adventure. That said, I beat it in just over three (leisurely) hours. The $19.99 launch price is hard to justify, especially for a game whose mobile origins shine through in both looks and feel. So wishlist this one for a future sale.",2021-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,dcf67ef91de64cdf8606b595e9a5d205 6000257c0f8974118c938354,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,100,"The only complaint I have about Down in Bermuda is you can’t see all of the island when you zoom out. But that’s down to the size of the screen on the Switch in handheld mode and not necessarily the games fault. I’ve throughly enjoyed the puzzles in Down in Bermuda, there are just the right kind of difficulty. Enough of a challenge to give you a feeling of satisfaction once you have completed them. Hunting down the orbs is entertaining as you search everywhere for all of them. And for that, I give it our highest praise!",2021-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,dcf67ef91de64cdf8606b595e9a5d205 5ffd69610f8974118c938094,TheXboxHub,Gareth Brierley,70,"Spending time in the Bermuda Triangle with Down in Bermuda on Xbox is tremendous. It's a game where you can just kick back and relax, solving puzzles in your own time without anything trying to kill you, or you ever needing to worry about silly time restraints.",2021-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,dcf67ef91de64cdf8606b595e9a5d205 6216ccee9e5c48c548d89ac7,COGconnected,Ricky Knight,65,"Zorya struggles to maintain a balance between both players. It usually leaves one out in the cold checking their phone to pass the time. If you and a friend are puzzle fiends, there is some charm to be found here and it’s worth a look. There are quite a number of puzzles here and content that you can keep coming back to.",2022-02-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,de64d1994fb54d638b2c9a1afae7bbd3 621388049e5c48c548d87a28,Gaming Nexus,Eric Hauter,65,"Zorya: The Celestial Sisters is a sweet, relaxed puzzle game with very unique cooperative mechanics that suffers a bit from overly touchy controls and some strange camera issues. While I ultimately enjoyed the game, I would suggest trying the demo before investing.",2022-02-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,de64d1994fb54d638b2c9a1afae7bbd3 620a7c519e5c48c548d80c3a,Screen Rant,Jamie Russo,60,"Zorya: The Celestial Sisters is a fun co-op puzzle game with a few flaws that are more noticeable towards the end of the story. There are some levels that can be confusing, but overall the puzzles aren't too difficult to solve. The hardest part about the game is getting around the somewhat frustrating controls. However, Zorya: The Celestial Sisters is still a good co-op game to play with a friend online or locally, and the relaxing music and vibrant visuals create a soothing atmosphere that balances out the difficulty of completing each level.",2022-02-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,de64d1994fb54d638b2c9a1afae7bbd3 620476e29e5c48c548d7d3e9,The Game Crater,,85,"Zorya: The Celestial Sisters is a near-perfect co-op experience. It offers creative and enjoyable gameplay that differs depending on which character you choose. Its challenging, yet approachable gameplay is addictive and will see you coming back for more. Despite some minor issues, this is a brilliantly phenomenal cooperative game.",2022-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,de64d1994fb54d638b2c9a1afae7bbd3 620897889e5c48c548d7f59c,PC Invasion,Joshua Chu,70,"Zorya: The Celestial Sisters can suffer and succeed by its unique format at the same time, but is generally an enjoyable co-op experience.",2022-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,de64d1994fb54d638b2c9a1afae7bbd3 620294929e5c48c548d7b516,Game Rant,Brittni Finley,50,"While Zorya: The Celestial Sisters brandishes a pleasing concept and design, it's bogged down by finicky controls and monotonous gameplay.",2022-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,de64d1994fb54d638b2c9a1afae7bbd3 620254bd9e5c48c548d7b0a1,CGMagazine,Ridge Harripersad,90,"Zorya: The Celestial Sisters is a great game to play for all ages with its easy mechanics, compelling visuals, story and soundtrack—I hope there will be DLC for more maps as I can keep playing this over and over.",2022-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,de64d1994fb54d638b2c9a1afae7bbd3 628b25290bfe2deada176010,GameGrin,Chris Wootton,90,"A finely struck balance of the grim dark expanse between the stars and the whimsy to be found on far away planets, definitely one worth your time and money. I just wish Isao would shut the hell up from time to time!",2022-05-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 61e67fb49e5c48c548d6da05,Geek Culture,Jake Su,71,"A space odyssey that should have been more, Jett: The Far Shore is a high-level concept that needs refinement on the execution front.",2021-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 617995eadf320323c6131e98,Entertainium,Gareth Brading,,"Jett: The Far Shore has an interesting and deep world, but it takes far too long to actually get around to telling you about it. It’s also sadly just boring to play thanks to the glacial pacing, which leaves your enjoyment purely hinging on your engagement with the characters and story. If you’ve got the patience to enjoy Jett’s deliberately slow approach, you’ll certainly find an interesting world to learn about and explore, filled with unique alien lifeforms.",2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 61702bdae2b051b79e060f14,TechRaptor,,65,"Jett: The Far Shore is an ambitious game with great dialogue and atmospheric world building. Sadly, the clunky controls and repetitive missions let it down.",2021-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 61788b4cdf320323c61314a1,NaviGames,Fran Pérez,75,"A game of exploration with its lights and shadows that presents very good plot bases, although it does not go too deep into them.",2021-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 6161880610b39c41d6ea2fb0,Merlin'in Kazanı,Eren Eroğlu,55,"JETT: The Far Shore, which I entered with great expectations, manages to distract the player from the game with its bad dialogue design and storytelling.",2021-10-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 616b77d26934b18ab8d51749,Checkpoint Gaming,Sam Harkin,40,"At best, the gameplay teased me with what could have been. At its worst, it was a frustrating and laborious mess.",2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615d34a230b58f1b1f908a34,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Jeremy Peel,,"Jett is a game that's equal parts wonder and frustration, an evocative adventure that feels brilliant under the thumbs, but one whose creative systems feel stifled by rigid story-telling.",2021-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615d279830b58f1b1f9089e1,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,60,"It seems to be at odds with itself as to what kind of game it wants to be. There are calm moments of catharsis and reflection, but this is undercut by enemy encounters and poor flying mechanics. Even the brief sections where you are allowed to walk around are frustrating because Mei moves like she’s wading through honey. There’s an interesting concept in here, but it’s lost under the shortcomings of the rest of the gameplay. There’s simply nothing memorable about JETT: The Far Shore.",2021-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 620354b79e5c48c548d7c299,GamesHub,Nicholas Kennedy,100,"You are told at the game’s opening that you belong to the future, but confronting the nature of that future is what JETT is all about.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615c4dabcfdb94163b99f3e4,Hardcore Gamer,Kyle LeClair,50,"JETT: The Far Shore has an impressive world with well-crafted lore, an intriguing story and eye-catching visuals. Unfortunately, you actually have to play through the game to experience any of it, and that ends up being a slow, plodding mess in more ways than one. Maybe those with more patience will enjoy the trip more, but everyone else can rightfully skip JETT: The Far Shore and just remain grounded with better games instead.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615c4904cfdb94163b99f3c7,Gameblog,,80,"Singular and therefore quite striking, ""JETT Le Rivage Lointain"" in French in the text, is a journey that should not be missed. It will not remain as a lasting memory that will mark the life of a player forever. It looks more like that nice walk we took on the weekend and which leaves vivid memories. It is a game that has a soul and brilliantly composes a striking musical and aesthetic blend.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 61a1c4df6fde1cda54ec1816,GamePro,Michael Beck,80,JETT: The Far Shore is a beautifully staged action-adventure that beautifully captures the fascination of space.,2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 6188510f3e6206d63efc9a8a,The Game Crater,Max Mitchelson,60,"With striking cinematic superstructures and landscapes, gliding through JETT: The Far Shore can be an incredible sight.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 6163fb79622fdc536eb6aa96,WellPlayed,Kieron Verbrugge,55,"JETT: The Far Shore has moments of brilliance, but they're buried under an overload of mechanics that aren't enjoyable and a general lack of polish. Similarly any philosophical value in its narrative ideas is ruined by needlessly obfuscated dialogue. There's something to be discovered here, but it's just not worth the trip.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 6160ba963ad0c44038726367,Hey Poor Player,Andrew Thornton,80,"JETT: The Far Shore provides a truly otherworldly experience. With a unique look, stunning soundtrack, and a ship that controls like a dream, strap in and fulfill Jao’s directive. Late game choices take the wind out of things a bit, but I still recommend taking a journey on the far shore.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615bcbd4b58fa90f324a2e55,GamingBolt,,80,"While some annoyances stop Jett: The Far Shore from realizing its full potential, it's a game that fans of experiences like Journey and Abzu might enjoy.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b7d6bb58fa90f324a24e8,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,,An exciting journey on faith and human condition in one of the most peculiar and striking games of 2021.,2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b259f4f291c087de49d1e,PlayStation Universe,David Carcasole,65,"JETT: The Far Shore is home to a compelling cast of characters and a narrative worth playing and paying attention to, but it ultimately misses its mark and the less than compelling gameplay only further drags it down to an experience that overall feels just okay, and potentially downright boring if you're not gripped by the narrative.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b1db94f291c087de49d15,Inverse,Nadia Oxford,90,"Jett's heavy narrative is a perfect complement to its gameplay. Whenever you start feeling trapped, whenever things get a little too real, you can get into your jett and lose yourself in the little vessel's delightful speed.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b1a814f291c087de49d0a,Eurogamer,Edwin Evans-Thirlwell,75,A sci-fi odyssey of great vision and promise that proves to be its own worst enemy.,2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b13bd4f291c087de49cef,Screen Rant,Mason Teague,70,"Aside from some performance issues and a rushed ending, JETT: The Far Shore provides a solid experience with fantastic flying mechanics, interesting world lore and a keen grasp of the spectacle of space exploration. While it's not the best among the many titles eager to tell their particular tale of the exploration of the stars, JETT: The Far Shore succeeds more often than it fails, and it's worth a look for those looking to scratch an interstellar itch.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b13704f291c087de49ced,Everyeye.it,Andrea Sorichetti,63,"It was unclear before publication what Jett: The Far Shore wanted to be, which was as alien as its setting. Unfortunately it is not even now. It is a reference not at all veiled to the intuitions of No Man's Sky, but having adapted that playful structure to a narrative that exists and has not indifferent apexes. The problem is almost everything in the gameplay, which together with unresponsive controls transforms even the simplest of activities into an exhausting struggle with the game system.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b12eb4f291c087de49ceb,Slant Magazine,Steven Scaife,50,"Beautiful and elegant though it may seem on the outside, Jett: The Far Shore too often lets its stylistic tics drag the experience into varying degrees of frustration.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b12724f291c087de49ce6,PC Invasion,Cameron Woolsey,80,"Jett: The Far Shore deftly blends exploration and narrative elements, telling a story of struggle and hope against the odds. Small issues aside, the game shines with great writing and believable characters who press on even as challenges arise.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b118b4f291c087de49cd4,Polygon,Cass Marshall,,"Jett: The Far Shore is a simple game, but a beautiful one, and well worth your time. It can make space a little bit scary, without going over the top, and it strikes a great balance between saccharine and grimdark. The Far Shore is a journey I was glad to take, even when the company got a little too chatty.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b11754f291c087de49cd1,COGconnected,Jaz Sagoo,62,"JETT: The Far Shore is an ambitious game that is unrelenting in its vision. Placing peaceful exploration at the forefront, missions lack direction and purpose. Although great when flying long distances, the Jett encounters many issues in compact areas. With stiff movement, dull missions and frustrating enemies, JETT: The Far Shore falls short of its ambitious goal.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b115d4f291c087de49ccf,GameSpot,Jordan Ramée,50,"Jett: The Far Shore is thrilling when you're flying through the air, but boring puzzles and an unsatisfying conclusion keeps it from soaring.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b11584f291c087de49ccc,Game Informer,Jill Grodt,68,"There are highlights in this game's visuals and storytelling, though these get bogged down by basic mechanics and uninteresting moment-to-moment gameplay",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b113b4f291c087de49cc7,PC Gamer,Rachel Watts,70,Jett: Far From Shore has some epic highs but fiddly ship controls and unanswered questions weigh this space adventure down.,2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b11364f291c087de49cc4,Cultured Vultures,Ryan Stevens,55,"JETT: The Far Shore has admirable ambition in its narrative that its mechanics can't match. This planet might be a nice place for a visit, but you likely won't want to live there.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b11314f291c087de49cc1,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,58,"JETT: The Far Shore has so much potential wasted due to its abysmal gameplay, the same gameplay that hinders the overall experience and undermines what good has been done on the artistic and narrative sides of the game.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b112a4f291c087de49cbf,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,60,"While it presents itself well and has some neat ideas, Jett: The Far Shore never launches into the stars. Flying around, soaking in the atmosphere, and gathering info on a foreign planet is relaxing fun, but it's scuppered by messy combat scenarios and a story that falls flat. You may get some enjoyment from this, as does have its moments - just don't expect it to hit the stratosphere.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b11254f291c087de49cbe,Wccftech,,70,"Jett: The Far Shore is a stylish, fascinating, and challenging work of art that may inspire you to say some very naughty words. While it sometimes succeeds as a chill exploratory experience, iffy controls, poor navigational tools, and overly convoluted missions often harsh the game's vibe. That said, if you're the type that can appreciate a game for its world and message, despite some issues with its minute-to-minute gameplay, feel free to join the Jett set.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b11204f291c087de49cbb,Press Start,Harry Kalogirou,65,"JETT: The Far Shore is at its best when you're zipping across landscapes at breakneck speeds, with the music swelling and countless elements of the landscape begging you to explore them. Unfortunately, JETT struggles the most when it slows down, and its faults begin to show. It's a worthwhile experience if the traversal and exploration sound like your kind of thing, but if you're here for a strong narrative experience and tight mission design, JETT: The Far Shore might not deliver.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b111b4f291c087de49cb9,GamesRadar+,Sam Loveridge,60,"Jett: The Far Shore is a frustrating jaunt through space, with a stunning world and narrative let down by clunky, awkward controls.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b110c4f291c087de49cb7,Spaziogames,,70,"Impactful and unique, JETT The Far Shore is an interesting space adventure, contemplative and thoroughly unique.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b10fd4f291c087de49cb4,IGN Italy,Diego Cinelli,70,"JETT - The Far Shore is an adventure that, at its best, conveys a sense of absolute freedom to the player in the exploration of an alien planet. The setting is full of ideas ... and it is a pity that many of these are not fully developed during the story. From a stylistic point of view, the contrast between the minimal graphic style and the orchestral soundtrack is excellent and gives a unique character to the work.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 615b10f84f291c087de49cb1,God is a Geek,Chris White,80,JETT: The Far Shore is a cathartic trip that makes you feel a part of something special in such an unknown and beautiful new world.,2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8b6084d6bf14c6282333ee36dfa8223 61a9617973ce34325eaa77cc,JVL,,70,"Bus Simulator is the reference of the bus driving simulation game. Well, it is possible that he is the only one, but it must be said that even without competition, he does the job very well. The license has improved slightly in the freedom of driving and some mechanics, even if technically and aesthetically, it does not move. If management-simulation is your dada, we highly recommend.",2021-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 61defaba9e5c48c548d6c223,INDIANTVCZ, Michal Burian,60,"Bus Simulator 21 wasted its potential at the very beginning of its existence. During the first few weeks, the game was unplayable. Eventually, though, the situation got better. Various weather and day/night cycle were done nicely. The graphics have made a major step-up and there's enough content to explore. Next time, however, it would be better for the developers to focus on the game's key principles. Less is more. At least in this case.",2021-11-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 615a791c4f291c087de49b06,SomosXbox,Cristian Montiel ,70,"Bus Simulator 2021 is a game that invites us to travel, relax and enjoy the life of a driver at all times. Just buckle up, put your foot on the accelerator and conquer the routes with a wide variety of buses.",2021-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 6155d1f8a07f2ce2fde25adc,Geeks & Com,Marc-Antoine Bergeron Cote,60,"I was still disappointed with this Bus Simulator 21 despite the addition of several new features and a diverse open world environment. The most important in this type of game is the driving, which unfortunately is not well reproduced without forgetting the many technical problems.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 614db2c46d338e3138245174,NaviGames,Daniel García,60,"The driving experience is pleasant, relaxing and also entertaining, but there are many areas to improve and others that are unnecessary.",2021-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 614a1cccc320421e46fc9560,Generación Xbox,Gabriel Fuentes,77,"Bus Simulator 21 for its innate characteristics will not be a game for everyone, of course, but if you are one of those people who like more relaxed experiences on board a vehicle, this can be a great addition to your catalog. Without a doubt, if you played the 18 Wheels of Steel / American Truck Simulator saga and you liked them, this new installment of Bus Simulator will not disappoint you, and if you are new to this type of games, this title can be a very good start to fanaticize yourself.",2021-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 61446285f268facd23ba01bd,TheSixthAxis,gazzagb,70,"Ultimately, Bus Simulator 21 does a good job - it gets the blend of driving simulator and management simulator pretty much spot on, even if both of those individual parts have room for improvement.",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 61441f9cf268facd23b9fa7c,Screen Rant,Nathan Gibson,50,"Where Bus Simulator 21 excels is in providing a relaxing and strangely soothing experience, much like the Euro Truck Simulator series. Slowly driving around a city and picking up passengers can be more calming than expected, even with all the distractions and extra elements that have to be managed. Of course, that’s only when the game actually works properly and doesn’t suffer from any of the performance and technical issues. Until they are fixed with a patch, Bus Simulator 21 might be more of a headache than it is worth, but it will likely prove oddly therapeutic for some, which means even in its buggy state it still may merit a play depending on what a user is looking for.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 614349a3f268facd23b9f978,PlayStation Universe,Martyn Locker,40,"Bus Simulator 21 offers a cathartic toy box for the most dedicated of bus fanatics, with dozens of hours of gameplay hidden beneath its flaws. Unfortunately, it misses the mark too often and in too many ways to warrant a recommendation to anyone outside of its extremely niche audience.",2021-09-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 6165b56180594f6395b33b6c,Thumb Culture,Stuart Shortland,80,"How long is a piece of string? yes, I know twice the length from the end to the middle. However, Bus Simulator 21 will give you hours and hours of gameplay. I guess you could compare the amount of game time to the amount of real-time you would be waiting for a bus replacement service in central London. Getting stuck into having multiple bus driving routes around the city is just such a success story. Thankfully you can share that fun with a friend in the coop mode. Final Thoughts Overall if you are a fan of simulation games then Bus Simulator 21 is for you. Don’t delay because you don’t want to miss the next bus. Bus Simulator 21 receives the Thumb Culture Gold Award",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 6140f752883455bb0b275eb2,COGconnected,Rhett Waselenchuk,69,"Bus Simulator 21 turned out to be a lot better than I was anticipating. It has a ton of the typical shortcomings you see in simulator-type games, but it also gets a lot right. The maps are large, pretty, and varied. Busses handle well and feel weighty when making corners. And the multiplayer is genuinely fantastic. If other sims take note of what Bus Simulator 21 is doing in regards to cooperative modes, this might be a genre I start to pay much more mind to.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 614075db8ebcf0a6ad13bbaa,FingerGuns,Kat Bullock,70,"Bus Simulator 21 allows you to experience the day in the life of a bus driver managing their own company. Create routes, receive pay days, scold ticket dodgers and be on time. The game comes with a clunky and overwhelming interface and little tutorial, but if you shift past this, Bus Simulator 21 could invite a satisfying ride.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 613f50cbe8e573a2aa24df19,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,60,"We can say that Bus Simulator 21 is allowed to play ... sometimes. When everything works correctly we are going to love it and we can spend hours in front of the screen, but the moment the errors begin to appear, our illusion suddenly vanishes and all we want is to turn off the console. In their favor, play the countless customization options and some very entertaining game modes.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 613899e27257ea23f275e9fb,Push Square,Sammy Barker,60,"The appeal here is building up a public transport empire, and you’ll be surprised at how quickly the time passes as you begin to expand routes and increase your fleet. It’s an acquired taste, for sure, but impressive how a game designed to replicate a real-life job can be so oddly relaxing when you’re behind the wheel.",2021-09-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 6138fa8e5184774561134133,PC Invasion,A.K Rahming,75,"Bus Simulator 21 certainly kicks things into high gear above its predecessor with a lot of appreciated quality-of-life improvements. But, it's brought down by an awkward driving system, UI clutter, AI clunkiness, and apparent optimization issues. Yet, it remains a solid new product in the active driving sim genre.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 614626bb6a0d35eab0ffc0e6,Gamer's Palace,Manuel Eichhorn,82,stillalive studios deliver a game that is definitely better than its predecessor - but not everything runs completely smoothly.,2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 61368c53ea2645107126de27,Gaming Nexus,Elliot Hilderbrand,85,"Bus Simulator 21 is for everyone. Being able to cater to your playstyle from the most basic of set ups to as realistic as they can make it, the game gets its hooks in you after a few hours. I always wanted to run one more route before getting up from a play session. The vehicle AI leaves something to be desired, but we can all think of a few drivers that give us road rage.",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 5f42984662b431526f8e22a1,oprainfall,Skip Zepeda,60,"All in all, I was expecting more from Trove Geode. More lairs and bosses, more community-designed loot and masks, and more sprawling adventures. Instead, I received a welcome distraction from the usual Trove activities, one that was not my cup of tea after a few hours but could be rewarding and relaxing for those seeking less hectic Trove tasks. Trove Geode was an interesting experience. I enjoyed the user-crafted loot drops and the Bomber Royale mode was a lot of fun. The caverns felt like a slog and didn’t offer enough engaging tasks to keep me at the grind. I’m still figuring out how to expertly pace myself between Bomber Royale and the Geode world cave exploration. The sweet spot I found was in balancing the two.",2018-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d8677f293765d67787741ab,CGMagazine,Cole Machin,40,"Trove is an MMORPG that isn't worth anyone's time, let alone their money",2017-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d8677f193765d6778774184,IGN,Leif Johnson,62,"Played in long sessions, Trove can quickly grow mind-numbingly dull and repetitive, and its performance issues can sometimes be a pain. But played in short sessions, it's a decently fun way to pass the time, either by building structures, battling bad guys, or experimenting with new classes.",2017-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d8677f193765d677877417e,MMORPG.com,Gareth Harmer,75,"Great in short bursts, maybe an hour, as you can have fun and make a little progress, complete a challenge, and see your experience progress. Maybe two at a push to run some Shadow Tower, or work on the Club World. But those meaty, satisfying online experiences need a heavyweight MMO to deliver them and, for all its colourful charm, Trove just isn't it.",2017-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d8677f193765d6778774189,Windows Central,Paul Acevedo,70,Trove still doesn't have nearly as much structure as you'd expect from an MMO. The complete absence of story and story-based quests means that only players who really dig mining and building will get much long-term value from this one. Leaving out the story and story quests is a big missed opportunity to capitalize on what makes MMOs so special.,2017-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d8677f193765d677877417b,Use a Potion,Daryl Leach,65,"Trove has left me feeling a little torn; whilst I certainly had plenty of fun with the old-school combat mechanics and multiplayer adventuring, it didn’t take too long for the repetitive nature to drag things down. It’s not that there aren’t plenty of things to discover and loot to find, but rather that the gameplay alone didn’t offer enough of an incentive to entice me to stick with the game for the long term and uncover all of these things. For a game which demands hours of your time, that was a bit of a problem for me. It might not be the same for other players though and I have no doubt that Trove’s RPG/world-building hybrid will certainly tick plenty of boxes for other players, but I’ve already found myself moving on to other titles. Still, it’s free to play so there’s no risk to trying the game – just don’t expect to be blown away by what Trove offers.",2017-03-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d8677f293765d6778774192,COGconnected,James Paley,65,"the core mechanics are identical from world to world. Navigate, murder, collect the loot.",2017-03-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d8677f193765d677877418f,Digital Chumps,Nathaniel Stevens,75,"I think Trove is a solid game for kids, as well as up and coming MMO players. It's a game that is a wonderful upgrade from the Minecraft world, but pushes players a bit further with gaming concepts and design that most of us have experienced for a good portion of our gaming lives. I'm sure that it will keep growing as a game and hopefully, audience willing, garnish new add-ons and design that push it into a more rewarding experience that will legitimize it as a go-to MMORPG for a wider audience.",2017-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d8677f193765d677877418c,MMOGames,Nick Shively,75,"While I enjoy the slower, peaceful tracks for grinding, there is quite a bit of similarity between many of them, which can make the overall soundtrack feel repetitive. Additionally, the constant 'thud' sound effect from striking enemies is enough to drive anyone mad. I recommend turning the music up and the SFX down, unless you happen to be streaming your own music in the background.",2017-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5d8677f193765d6778774181,GameSpot,Leif Johnson,70,"Trove generally mixes elements of Minecraft and traditional MMOGs well, but it grows tedious in the late game.",2015-07-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,abb40344af0f4425a20e1c5e57677e56 5faaae95038871749d41488f,Niche Gamer,Brandon Lyttle,45,"Like Spore before it, Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey falls victim to its own ambition and fails to be engaging. Too much focus is put on the exceptional amount of immersion, that none is spent on making the game fun.",2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5f5cb89ff7c1f130627f6314,Sirus Gaming,Lexuzze Tablante,50,"Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey will give the survival experience to you lightly. It punishes you for being careless, but even more when you go back to the beginning and re-do the same thing all over and over again. Initially, you’ll feel rewarded for learning the game, but it disappointingly ends up in repetition and you’ll eventually just close the game and call it quits for mankind’s evolution.",2020-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5f3589ab31b9014139fe266c,Game Forces PT,Bernardo Lourenço ,60,"Our evolution wasn´t easy, as such Ancestors: The Odyssey of Humanity is not an easy game. Although based on a rather original and interesting idea, the game is quite confusing at first, leading to many not enjoying the game. Moreover, the absence of a campaign makes the game less grater. After all, as we learn how to play, the game can become a little more interesting.",2020-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5e9350babdf729557ef48543,Impulsegamer,Marcel Deer,88,The story of our evolution as a species is brought to life in this beautifully crafted third-person open-world survival adventure.,2020-04-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5e6f3520bdf729557ef4478f,Worth Playing,Joseph Doyle,60,"Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey aims to tackle the evolution of mankind from our animal forebears, a hefty task for any one piece of media. While the goal is incredibly admirable, Panache Digital Games puts too much on its plate.",2020-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5e2d430b280b1e048656c04e,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,70,"Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is quite a nice game if you are willing to spend time to learn it. It's not easy, because of lack of communication with player. If you dare though, it will provide satisfying and one-of-a-kind gameplay experience.",2020-01-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5e8dc2e0bdf729557ef47d92,Unboxholics,Λεωνίδας Στραβάκος,10,"Ancestors certainly tries to do something different and is admittedly based on a fairly original and fresh idea, but unfortunately its held back by over-ambition, among many other fundamental problems.",2020-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5e15d6a6117f2f0cdf3db575,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,40,An interesting specimen that would’ve benefitted from annoying tedium and clunky controls being weeded out of its gene pool.,2020-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5e175a74117f2f0cdf3db686,Chalgyr's Game Room,,60,"Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a fun game to experiment with but if you get frustrated easily I wouldn't recommend this. For anyone looking for a challenge or fans of survival games, this will be right up your ally! To me, the game is worth a try for the experience but that doesn't mean it has no flaws there as there are a few of them, but at the same time, the game can be very rewarding.",2020-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5e0c68d171f25c74e732645d,GameZone,Bret Kelley,40,Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a game that wanted to be so much but in that desire ended up being so little. A repetitive cycle of slowly walking around the jungle avoiding predators while visiting landmarks that all look the same and cranking out babies that know just a little bit more than their parents. It's a game that achieved nothing but mediocracy despite its legendary pedigree.,2019-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5e05a7c371f25c74e732614a,PSX Brasil,Paulo Roberto Montanaro,65,"Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey brings a bold and innovative proposal in terms of the theme and mechanics of experimentation and exploration of an inhospitable and dangerous environment, but it carries too much in some of these aspects and, above all, in the need for numerous iterations, which take the game to a sameness that soon replaces the sense of novelty of the early hours.",2019-12-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5df7e461239b721b0efd9486,PlayStation LifeStyle,Jenny Jones,60,"While the idea of being able to influence the evolution of your clan of apes seems novel and exciting the reality is that it's a bit of a repetitive slog. Through bad decisions or sheer bad luck, it's far too easy to wipe out your whole clan which means that you'll have to start all over again from the beginning. It's an interesting experience but one that's tough to recommend to anyone but the most patient of gamers.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5df566d2239b721b0efd92c4,Jack of All Controllers,Tristan Biggs,65,"I briefly felt prepared to give a bad rating to the game after experiencing so much frustration, but that would not be fair to this game in the least. It would be ignoring the joy and discovery inherent to many actions in the game.",2019-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5e2db9c1280b1e048656c099,GamePro,Florian Zandt,75,"The evolution simulator offers a lively, original world, but grind and half-baked ideas leave a bland aftertaste.",2019-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5df0211cad4f81777e1f5458,Gamers Heroes,,60,"Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey has some good ideas, but the slow pace and repetitive gameplay will wear you down quickly. Watch some gameplay footage before picking this one up.",2019-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5dee8185ad4f81777e1f519e,GameSkinny,Mark Delaney,70,Ancestors rejects mass appeal and instead favors a grueling but awe-inspiring look at our earliest ancestors.,2019-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5dee3267ad4f81777e1f510c,PlayStation Universe,Timothy Nunes,65,"The things that make Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey so appealing are the same thing that make it frustrating. Many things stand in the way of your progress, many of those things being mechanics, and rewards come sparingly. At the same time, there is something wholly unique here that, if you can properly sink your teeth into it, you could find yourself completely engulfed in it.",2019-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5defa66bad4f81777e1f5295,Windows Central,Asher Madan,80,Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a great survival game with an extremely steep learning curve.,2019-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5dea8028ad4f81777e1f4e8f,Hobby Consolas,David Martinez,76,"Ancestors is more than a survival game. Panache Digital developed some interesting mechanics about evolution, learning and neuronal development. Bt the game has technical issues and gets repetitive after a few hours.",2019-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5dea6921ad4f81777e1f4e3c,The Games Machine,Gabriele Barducci,80,"Ancestors The Humankind Odissey is tough to master but fascinating to play, thanks to the freedom of its atypical open world. Every discovery becomes an exciting moment, although not always easily interpretable; in addition, the later release of the console version allowed the developers to improve it in all its features.",2019-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5dea61fcad4f81777e1f4e2e,Push Square,Rebecca Stow,60,"Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey has a huge gene pool of potential, but endless repetition and clunky controls need to be removed from its DNA. For die-hard survival and exploration fans there is a worthwhile experience here, but for everyone else this is a game that's so repetitive it'll drive you bananas.",2019-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5dea5f83ad4f81777e1f4e0f,Destructoid,Jordan Devore,70,"Ancestors is a large, fussy, and at times uneven survival experience, but it's also deeply gratifying once you sink your teeth in. Make it through the wringer, and you'll come out wanting to share stories about your run-of-the-mill open-world exploits to anyone who will listen – no small feat in 2019. The console versions are smoother than their original PC counterpart, so if you've been curious, now's the time.",2019-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5dec6036ad4f81777e1f50a4,Geeks Under Grace,LJ Lowery,75,"Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is one of the most fascinating video games of the year, but it's objective to be so open-ended hinders itself with a complicated control scheme and steep learning curve.",2019-11-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5d8deefab59781214caf4421,TheSixthAxis,,40,"Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey promised so much, but it ultimately isn't any fun to play. The lack of direction, the clumsy controls and unwieldy mechanics make this a huge missed opportunity that just doesn't hang together as an experience. The DNA of a great idea may be here, but it needs a significant amount of evolution before it can become realised.",2019-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5d8de62ab59781214caf440f,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,82,Help your early ancestors tame a savage landscape and evolve towards modern humans.,2019-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5d8cc5cdb59781214caf427e,Saving Content,Ed Acosta,60,"My wish for the end game of Ancestors is to have our character evolve into what we know as the common man, but I honestly have not made my way far enough to know if this is where things go yet, but I’ll keep playing and enjoying my time in the world. I only wish I could make my progression more enjoyable. I have no clue what to expect as I evolve further and I guess that’s the point, to be curious and excited about what’s next.",2019-09-26T06:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5d86807093765d67787aa380,God is a Geek,Nick Gillham,65,"Initial bewilderment gives way to fascination as you understand what Ancestors is trying to do, but fiddly controls and a lack of hand-holding leads to frustration",2019-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5d86807093765d67787aa37b,GameGrin,Richard Shivdarsan,75,"A very unique game about the evolution of man that isn't afraid to drop you in the world and make you figure out everything for yourself, which may turn some people off immediately.",2019-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5d86807093765d67787aa377,Gameplanet,Chris Brown,40,"Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a wonderful idea that fails to deliver on almost every level. While it can be breath-taking to look at, it is a tedious chore and needlessly unforgiving. I applaud Patrice Désilets and his team for attempting something new and fresh, but great ideas alone do not make for great games.",2019-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5d86807093765d67787aa365,MMoinGame,,75,"Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is not a game for anything perfect, but it is an innovative project that gives us some fresh air, leaving behind many of the dynamics already seen in games of the same genre.",2019-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5d86807093765d67787aa37d,Electric Bento,Drew Meadows,74,Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is an exercise in repetition. One that has tons of intertwining gameplay systems that occasionally breathe new life into the survival genre,2019-09-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5d86807093765d67787aa36e,COGconnected,Ricky Knight,55,"I may come back later when it’s had time to sit with the general population only to really discover its wonders. But for now, my dear reader, I’d rather forget about my ancestors lost to time and play a game like Ape Out instead.",2019-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5d86807093765d67787aa367,GamingBolt,,60,"Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey has rewarding survival gameplay at its core, but it has too much early imbalance and repetition before you can find it.",2019-09-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5d86807093765d67787aa373,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,50,"Our ancestors didn't have it easy, and that's the for-better-and-worse message reverberating through every interaction in the game.",2019-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5d86807093765d67787aa375,Merlin'in Kazanı,Furkan Güler,62,Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is teaches us the evolution of humanity. But the game is not very successful about mechanics.,2019-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5d86807093765d67787aa370,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,65,"Open world survival game with not so funny evolution. There are some good ideas, but gameplay is stereotypical very soon.",2019-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5e9a7876bdf729557ef48ba1,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,75,"Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey takes us on an incredible journey through the beginnings of man and his odyssey. In this game of survival and action, we will have to complete our evolution and brain enhancement to survive in hostile environments. In spite of its good ideas, it has a complex beginning and sins of certain repetitiveness that extends throughout the game, in addition to a handling that can give us many problems. Otherwise, a good option for those who want something different and with teaching",2019-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5d86807093765d67787aa363,BaziCenter,,65,"Ancestors:The Humankind Odyssey is a mixed experience. The idea behind the game which takes you through 8 million years of human evolution is wonderful, but on the other side forces many limitations on the developers, and in the end you'll either fall in love with it or hate it.",2019-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5f28e3e2d88e035744c1dd6a,Kakuchopurei,Burhanudin Zamri,40,"At full price, I wouldn’t recommend this game to anybody except people who truly love the idea of playing as prehistoric human beings trying to discover fire for the first time in the most tedious of ways. It’s obvious that Ancestors is a project made with a lot of passion and ambition. Personally, I found that those elements weren’t properly translated into video game mechanics that actually felt fun or gratifying enough.",2019-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 5e8cc23fbdf729557ef47c54,The Partisan Spy,,100,"You control a clan of primates and the game was designed to make you feel as one while playing it. There is almost NO EXPLANATION or tutorial of how the game works, neither mechanics or how to progress. There is no game trigger to ""push"" you to do things. You can spend thousands of years eating herbs and drinking river water. As humankind evolution has been, it's your will to learn and explore that expands the game possibilities. The biggest condition to fully enjoy Ancestor is to master its gameplay and after that, build a flawless LINEAGE. Beyond that, if you like SELF-LEARNING and solving problems by TRIAL AND ERROR, you will immediately have fun with this game.",2019-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f59e837a27a48f78c326ac943cd8441 61956fc229f33769e296de80,GameMAG,,70,"King's Bounty II is far from perfect, but this new game from 1C Entertainment can still engross you for many hours. And yet, if you were waiting for a true sequel of original King's Bounty by Katauri Interactive, you'll probably be quite disappointed.",2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 618306d62011779cb9674e69,Cubed3,Eric Ace,40,"Tough game to rate overall, as there was some care and time that went into this; it just went to all the wrong places. Players looking for a strategy/tactical experience are going to be absolutely repulsed by the mix of ""walking sim""/WRPG that leaves much of the core experience behind absolutely. The battles are simplistic, and the few redeeming features are buried beneath too many complaints and issues. There is simply very little strategy in this game that occurs, or is interesting to think about.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 6181739e65d0f48a37eaf72d,RPG Italia,Antonio Traverso,75,"A mix of RPG, adventure, and strategy. Challenging, imperfect, often brilliant, often frustrating but always compelling.",2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 6172a0edebc11ae4a8301f21,Nintendo Blast,Maurício Katayama,60,"King's Bounty II is fun, but some frustrating details like the character's slow movement when exploring the world and poorly finished graphics give the impression of lack of polish and spoil the overall experience. Fortunately, the tactical combat is very good, offering nuances to explore. Studying the skills of each unit type, planning the perfect army, and thinking up strategies to make the best use of the terrain make combat like a fun and challenging board game. But unfortunately, in general, the game leaves a little to be desired.",2021-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 614888d22547d1120b4f6583,Pure Nintendo,David Temple,65,"King's Bounty II is a good adventure game with better turn-based combat. There are plenty of elements to keep the player interested, but the story does not have the depth you might expect, and therefore doesn't warrant the $59.99 price tag.",2021-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 6161a2de10b39c41d6ea2fc5,Starbit,Sérgio Mota,60,"King's Bounty II is the sequel to a tactical RPG that came out over thirty years ago, but it does a fine job at keeping a great balance between the original game's formula and the standards that define today's tactical RPGs. This work is a lot more successful in its gameplay than in its execution, however, as the visual performance often falls behind expectations due to technical issues that don't allow it to be the fantastic experience that it could aspire to.",2021-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 6146327d6a0d35eab0ffc108,Video Chums,Alex Legard,65,"King's Bounty 2 features fun tactical battles while telling a memorable story as it immerses you in its high fantasy world. But, boy oh boy, prepare for a barrage of ridiculously long loading screens and plenty of other unstreamlined elements.",2021-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 6144a439562c2ce9cf1ecd4f,ZTGD,Terrence Johnson,60,"I didn’t hate King’s Bounty II; I loved the combat system. The hex design and the battlefields are all highlights. However, the things that can be done in-between those fights is where the majority of the player’s time will be spent. And it as much as I usually enjoy exploring RPG’s, there was no joy in navigating the overworld in King’s Bounty II due to the ridiculously slow movement speed. Those that are fans of the franchise will no doubt find much to love here with the fun combat and varied units and even decent main story.",2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 613f54ace8e573a2aa24df61,GamingTrend,Adam Moreno,90,"A fun experience for a gamer of any background. King's Bounty II gives us a world full of interesting characters, fun side quests, mysteries to solve, and challenging yet rewarding battles",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 613f3cb0e8e573a2aa24dd4e,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Nic Reuben,,"King's Bounty 2's hexed-based battles, customisation and army management are all a good time. The RPG they're packaged with, while sometimes gorgeous, is baggy and bland.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 624eaa5c008489e208d7b0c1,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,55,"A disappointing game riddled with poor level design, painful movement speeds, a punishing learning curve for new players, and a bad UX.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 613b65f864f4324fcd14d276,GameGrin,Simon Brown,65,A flawed return for a classic series that doesn't quite nail the transition to an open-world third-person perspective. Interesting and fun combat balances out the bland exploration somewhat.,2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 613b55a564f4324fcd14d258,Entertainium,Gareth Brading,,"If you enjoy turn-based combat and are looking for a fantasy game to whittle away the hours, King’s Bounty II delivers.",2021-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 6138a3eb7257ea23f275ea0b,GameBlast,Alan Murilo Pereira Duque,65,"King's Bounty 2 shows that sometimes less is more. When trying to offer two distinct experiences in the same package, this sequel unfortunately fails to realize the full potential of either part. Despite the problems, its combat system still looks interesting, so fans of the genre will still find fun here. But, for better and for worse, the warning is registered that the majesty cannot be sustained only in the deeds of the past.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 61361d40fcc37bee8d17ada9,BaziCenter,Mohammad Talebian,65,"King's Bounty 2 is a rather complicated turned based strategy game that might not be appealing to every type of player, and even though the combat and strategy elements are deep and engaging, the developer's decision to include a boring and repetitive 3rd person gameplay to the game really hurts the overall experience.",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 61338ea3df187bda92a7f219,MondoXbox, Andrea Giuliani,67,"King's Bounty II is a title that only strategy fans will really appreciate. Gameplay is satisfying, but it is nevertheless undermined by a disappointing technical aspect and many little ingenuities that make the experience slow and tedious and that, if solved, would greatly improve the quality of life of the game.",2021-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 613371c1df187bda92a7f1f2,Hey Poor Player,Kenny McKee,80,"King’s Bounty II is an excellent compromise between new and old and is a great time in general. As I’ve already mentioned, keeping a series going for a long time is difficult, and I’m sure that coming up with a proper sequel almost a decade after the last game was released was a difficult task. Difficult or not, however, 1C Entertainment managed to make it happen—and their final product is pretty great!",2021-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 61317d3d3b0d5cbd8095fea6,IGN,Leana Hafer,60,King's Bounty 2 is a fairly strong tactical RPG that is dragged down by a mediocre plot and a lot of unnecessary jogging.,2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 61336affdf187bda92a7f1ea,Screen Rant,Eva Herinkova,30,"King's Bounty 2 had the potential to be something special in the tactical RPG genre but ultimately falls flat. It's especially disappointing because the idea of combining third-person exploration with hex-based strategic combat isn't incredibly common, and it's clear there was an excellent idea buried in the game somewhere for what the world of Nostria could've been. Unfortunately, that vision didn't quite pan out, leaving King's Bounty 2 a bland, dull slog instead of a deep fantasy.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 6131dc7c1a9149c8e46e75e2,Enternity.gr,Nikos Papakonstantinou,70,King’s Bounty II is trying to be more than just a niche game for a few gamers.,2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 6131580c3b0d5cbd8095fe8f,GameSkinny,Hayes Madsen,50,"King's Bounty 2 is a massive role-playing experience, but a hollow-feeling open-world works against its combat and gorgeous art style.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 612f2839bcdc6191d4191800,Gaming Nexus,Eric Hauter,74,"King's Bounty II is a great tactics game nestled within an okay open world RPG. While nothing in the exploration is offensively bad, it is clear early on that the real meat of the game lies within it's fun and engaging battle system.",2021-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 612e00ec28ca2983d5bfcb07,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,65,"Likable look, but unbalanced battles and gameplay. This sequel is disappointment .",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 612df2b728ca2983d5bfcae6,AusGamers,,80,"It's comforting and familiar and simply does what it does without a great deal of fuss. In many ways it feels like the ideal pandemic lockdown game. I'll happily load King's Bounty 2, pull up the covers and settle in for the weeks and months to come.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 612d34bb3434607317d73bfc,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,65,"Janky in all aspects, King’s Bounty II can be a worthy new entry for long-time fans or a terrible idea. If you’re considering this, just keep in mind that it’s rough around the edges.",2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 612ca3133434607317d73b0f,IGN Italy,,69,"King's Bounty fans will find a much different game compared to its predecessors, and not all changes are for the best. Still, there's enjoyment to be found in the new chapter of the series, especially when it comes to the battlefield.",2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 612c7f263434607317d73b04,PSX Brasil,Eric Oliveira,80,"Even without polished graphics and seeming to be from the last generation, King's Bounty II is still a great evolution for a franchise with more than thirty years that still carries on with its strategic essence intact.",2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 612c3ffb3434607317d73af9,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,88,I'm enjoying it as much as I have any of the previous games and I'm nearly 70 hours in so I'd say it's pretty decent value for money. I suspect most people (certainly myself) have become used to being able to pick up the other games in the series for about $5 or so on special… so having a new game in the series come out at full price seems a bit harsh… but it's pretty reasonable considering how much gameplay there is here and how much of a technological advancement it is (but yes… you can still get a bit stuck on scenery if you walk/ride the wrong way on/off something… so some things never change).,2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 612c31ff3434607317d73af3,New Game Network,Daniel Nichols,49,"A poor story, writing and performances coupled with outdated quest design make King's Bounty II a tough game to play through. Turn-based battles are enjoyable but can't make up for the game's numerous issues.",2021-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 612b4f671296706129ecd83f,Explosion Network,Jacob Hegarty,50,"The more I played the game, the less magical it felt.",2021-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 6140dd12883455bb0b275e46,Oyungezer Online,Can Arabacı,60,"If you fancy yourself some King's Bounty, go and replay The Legend along with its expansions. Sadly, that's the best thing you can do at the moment to satisfy that particular hunger.",2021-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 612a0590300b9f40f6a20609,FingerGuns,Miles Thompson,60,"With a bit more time and budget, King’s Bounty II could have been one of the pinnacles of the fantasy medieval genre. The turn-based combat is deep, rewarding and challenging (though sometimes unfairly balanced), while the world of Nostria is artistically interesting and well-realised. If only the developers had been afforded the time and money to actually get the title running properly to overcome all the technical problems. The story is lacklustre with shamefully bad dialogue and voice acting, with everything other than the core combat system feeling under-developed and lacking the quality of life elements that have become the norm. King’s Bounty II ends up a decent prize, but a rather hollow haul of treasure that had so much more potential – a bounty more fit for a nobleman than a king.",2021-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 61292f74300b9f40f6a20541,GameSpace,Catherine Daro,65,"The idea is there, but the execution is heavily flawed at every step of the way. The game features good elements but they are buried in so much mediocrity that you have to strain to point them out from the bland mass. King's Bounty 2 would have fit right in if it had been released a few years ago. But at this point, the game came too late to offer anything new or outstanding among the plethora of RPG and strategy titles released since.",2021-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 6128733a3daba53d9cb0e677,WayTooManyGames,Thomas Medina,75,"If you ever wondered what a western JRPG would look and feel like, King’s Bounty II is kinda it.",2021-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 6138cae35184774561133f39,The Escapist,KC Nwosu,,,2021-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 61350eabfcc37bee8d17acc5,SomHráč.sk,Adam Hambálek,70,"King's Bounty II has its ups and downs and tries too hard to please everyone. The world is well made and enjoyable to explore, but there is just too few combat encounters for a game that should act as a fusion of the turn-based strategy and RPG genres.",2021-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 61288b3b3daba53d9cb0e694,GRYOnline.pl,Krystian Smoszna,60,"Drastic changes to gameplay can be good, as proven by God of War. Unfortunately, King’s Bounty 2 turns out merely an underwhelming experiment. In the past, we got a series of good tactical RPGs focused on combat, seasoned with some character building. Right now, we get a subpar imitation of The Witcher 3, where battles are just a minor addition.",2021-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 6127d573c2b0152b68674413,Gamefa,Mahdi Maleki,70,"""King's Bounty II is built on the nostalgia of the good old days Strategies and modern ambitions. It is a good mixture but sometimes it seems that the game doesn't know which way it's moving. In the end, i should say King's Bounty II is a good choice for strategy fans.""",2021-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 61278e5cc2b0152b686743ce,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,80,"King’s Bounty II is excellent, and much like The Witcher 3, having this thing on the Switch, portable, and playable wherever is very much worth dealing with the drop in visual fidelity. Hugely expansive in scope, and deeply traditional as a fantasy RPG, for fans of fantasy RPGs, King’s Bounty II is a rough gem in so many ways, and the lack of budget compared to what the big guns can achieve is evident at every step. Ultimately, however, that tactical combat system is impossible to put down.",2021-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 61261c8fd6eccf0bc8950463,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,65,"I think King’s Bounty II falls down slightly in its core game design. Especially the narrative and the RPG elements of it feel stifled and a grind. To me, King’s Bounty II feels like a game that wants to take inspiration from titles like The Witcher 3 with new discoveries and adventures around every corner. But it doesn’t quite hit the mark with its mediocre storyline and wooden characters and semi-linear world. The combat, while tough and unforgiving, I did find enjoyable as I like a good challenge. King’s Bounty II is one of those games I’m not entirely sure how I feel about it one way or the other as it has as many good points as bad points so for that reason King’s Bounty II scores…",2021-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,1b041087e451447392058a9147385357 5d8672ed93765d677875583b,Kinglink Reviews,,70,"A really solid bridge building simulator that does very little to teach it’s rules such as how drawbridges work. It’s good if you want to build bridges but otherwise, it’s probably safe to skip.",2018-12-31T05:00:00.000Z,False,009718266e284616b3e93fbdb2ccd671 5d8672ee93765d67787558e0,NintendoWorldReport,Casey Gibson,50,"With all the building blocks in place, it seems like we'd have a great physics based puzzle game that allows freedom and creativity on our hands. However a rushed port with horrendous controls and a game altering bug turn this into an utterly frustrating experience on the Switch. It's almost impossible to recommend in its current state, but with promised patches coming, all hope might not be lost. Keep your eyes out for our thoughts on future patches/updates as they release.",2017-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,009718266e284616b3e93fbdb2ccd671 5d8672ee93765d6778755884,Nintendo Life,Matthew Mason,80,"Poly Bridge is a great game because it can both be played in small chunks in between longer gaming sessions or for a quick pick-up-and-play experience but can also be the type of experience you can sink a lot of time and effort into and not get bored with. With an easy to use control scheme (so long as you stick to the touch screen), an appealing presentation and open-ended solutions, Poly Bridge is a game worth coming back to again and again.",2017-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,009718266e284616b3e93fbdb2ccd671 5d8672ee93765d6778755870,Cubed3,Ofisil,50,"Poly Bridge is another typical example of these titles that don't really have any issues, but, at the same time, don't really have anything else to give but casual fun for a few minutes per day… and that's mainly through its Sandbox mode, where one can freely experiment with level creation.",2016-10-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,009718266e284616b3e93fbdb2ccd671 5d8672ee93765d677875587e,Game Informer,Ben Reeves,65,"Poly Bridge is more of a builder's toolbox than a traditional game. Overcoming these engineering challenges is rewarding, but reaching the solution takes a lot of work",2016-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,009718266e284616b3e93fbdb2ccd671 5d8672ee93765d6778755866,GameGrin,Alex Hamilton,80,"Poly Bridge is a title that will thrill those who enjoy the genre - it has very few flaws and a lot of playability. Cute, creative and challenging, it's a thoroughly enjoyable title.",2016-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,009718266e284616b3e93fbdb2ccd671 5d8672ee93765d6778755888,Victory Point,Alessandro Cossidente,80,"What Poly Bridge does best is providing you with the right environment for the job. The game features a minimalistic, but solid art-style that perfectly delivers all of the information you need on screen that never gets in the way.",2016-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,009718266e284616b3e93fbdb2ccd671 5d8672ee93765d6778755876,Hardcore Gamer,Kyle LeClair,70,"While not exactly one of the best simulation games out there, Poly Bridge still manages to be quite unique and enjoyable, and easily has enough content to satisfy players for quite a while.",2016-07-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,009718266e284616b3e93fbdb2ccd671 5d8672ee93765d677875588e,PCGamesN,Fraser Brown,100,"At the moment, you're getting a fair amount for less than £10: two campaign worlds right away, each with 12 challenges, almost 260 Steam Workshop challenges and the ability to make your own. And it all works, which makes a nice change. If you have a burning desire to build lots of silly bridges or help tiny vehicles make some crazy leaps of faith, Poly Bridge can scratch that itch already.",2015-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,009718266e284616b3e93fbdb2ccd671 5d8672ed93765d6778755839,GameSpew,,70,While the earlier levels may have you believing you've taken to bridge construction like a fish to water – some levels of incomparable difficulty dotted sporadically around the campaign will instead have you believing you've taken to bridge construction like a fish to high-speed off-road dirt biking,2015-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,009718266e284616b3e93fbdb2ccd671 5d8672ee93765d6778755869,Constantly Calibrating,Josh Silverman,70,"""Poly Bridge relies heavily on the idea of positive punishment. You're beaten down time and again as you move through the levels, but the uplifting music and cartoony visuals keep you coming back for more bridge-building fun. This is definitely a title that should appeal to anyone that enjoys building structures; even more-so if they're filled with too much self worth and belief in their own abilities.""",2015-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,009718266e284616b3e93fbdb2ccd671 60a41a24a321e63347096006,Chalgyr's Game Room,Richard York,75,"All in all, I have to say that Super Meat Boy Forever felt like a step back from its predecessor. It felt clunkier, there were some collision detection issues, and it felt a lot less refined. That being said, it's by no means bad, although it is a drastic difference from the original style. While I wasn't fond of the gameplay changeup, that is entirely personal preference and should be taken with a grain of salt. While you should come in to Super Meat Boy Forever expecting a vaguely similar feeling to the previous title, it is still by and far a different experience. A few collision detection patches and maybe some time requirement adjustments for those a little too casual to make the cutoff for the dark world stages, but who are better with the platforming, could really go a long way.",2021-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 608812e26a418dc538cba56d,Life is Xbox,Dae Jim,59,"Super Meat Boy Forever is nothing like its predecessor. It doesn’t have the same charm, level design, or gameplay. I’m not a fan of the auto-runner concept, it is such a weird decision and downgrade from developer Team Meat. It remains enjoyable but it is far from the masterpiece that Super Meat Boy was in 2010.",2021-04-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 6031272b529d50e69fa0ed8d,GameGrin,Blake Hawthorn,60,"While Super Meat Boy Forever is a good game, it really doesn't compare to the original sense of precision movement and extreme difficulty that stuck out to the fans.",2021-02-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 6013e0100f8974118c9397dc,Pure Nintendo,Jennifer Sheffield,90,"Super Meat Boy Forever will frustrate you; there's no doubt about it. But that's part of its draw. Just as games like Cuphead have an audience, the Super Meat Boy franchise has a slightly less masochistic one.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 6010bb520f8974118c939198,GamingTrend,Elisha Deogracias,55,"Super Meat Boy Forever is a game that suffers from inconsistent difficulty and some counter-intuitive mechanics. While the cutscenes and bosses are charming as always, this is one game that die-hards of the previous installment might want to skip. It’s still a fun time for those willing to overlook its flaws, however.",2021-01-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 601307a30f8974118c939749,Gamefa,Amirmehdi Namjoo,78,"Super Meat Boy Forever is a challenging platformer like its predecessor that needs precision and lightning-fast reflex to overcome its challenges. Some changes to the game like auto running may not appeal to older fans, but it is implemented reasonably well. The randomly generated maps of the game cause some of them to feel incoherent, and this makes the game overall feeling inferior compared to the previous installment. In general, it is an enjoyable platformer game, but it is nowhere near the original Super Meat Boy.",2021-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5ff11bda0f8974118c937b12,WellPlayed,Dylan Blereau,70,"Super Meat Boy Forever is a sequel not afraid to shake things up, but in doing so it fails to capture much of what made the original so amazing",2021-01-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 600b52a80f8974118c938d0a,PC Gamer,Luke Winkie,70,"A bold genre shift, but not a completely successful one.",2021-01-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 6005a3170f8974118c93861b,Guardian,Keza MacDonald,40,"Precision and playfulness made the original irresistibly difficult, but this vindictive sequel feels more like a punishment",2021-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 60022eba0f8974118c938492,GameCrate,David Sanchez,70,"Super Meat Boy Forever is a fun little distraction. Though it fails to live up to the legacy of its predecessor, it's entertaining for a few playthroughs. If you loved Super Meat Boy, you might just get a kick out of Forever… or you may not.",2021-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5fff34f80f8974118c9382d6,SomHráč.sk,Karel Šír,75,"We probably expected a something bit different, but if you judge Super Meat Boy Forever on its own merits, it's a very solid auto-runner with precise controls, variable levels and pleasant graphic style, with a level of difficulty that can deliver the same sense of satisfaction as the original game did.",2021-01-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5ffdce8a0f8974118c938125,SECTOR.sk,Monika Erősová,50,New Meat Boy is not Super. This time it is just strange and not not very amusing sequel.,2021-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5ffd9a1d0f8974118c9380de,The Digital Fix,James Eckhoff,80,"While some glaring struggles were noted throughout my time with Super Meat Boy Forever, it is also worth noting that I dealt with them and stuck with it as the heart of the game is incredible.",2021-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 6006e7b10f8974118c9387b0,Game Rant,Ben Price,50,"While it has all of the ingredients for a great game, Super Meat Boy Forever gets spoiled by too many unnecessary changes to the formula.",2021-01-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5ffcda130f8974118c93805e,Shacknews,Ozzie Mejia,80,"To compare Super Meat Boy Forever to its predecessor is folly. They're two different types of games, but Team Meat makes sure to inject its unique seasoning into both. As far as auto-runners go, Forever stands along the top as one of the best in the genre, despite a short story length. With so many possible stage layouts, a multitude of challenging mechanics, and Team Meat's fluid platforming design, it makes this game feel like a joy.",2021-01-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5ffc1c530f8974118c938020,TheSixthAxis,Thomas Hughes,70,"Super Meat Boy Forever is an interesting sequel. It attempts to build on the legacy of its predecessor, but the additions it brings to the table cannot elevate it beyond the simplicity of the original. The updated visuals are welcome, but Super Meat Boy Forever is a classic example of trying too hard to innovate, while losing sight of what made the series so beloved.",2021-01-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5ffb79f40f8974118c937fba,Rapid Reviews UK,Seb Hawden,80,"There is a small slice of the gaming genre spectrum that I really find fascinating. It’s that miniature sector of games that are amazingly enjoyable but at the same time incredibly frustrating. I don’t know what it is about them, whether it’s the massive boost of joy I get when passing a deeply technical segment or the amount of love the developer has poured upon it to make it so challenging, there is something amazing about them. I’m thinking Dark Souls, I am thinking Celeste and I am certainly thinking about Super Meat Boy.",2021-01-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5ffb29fa0f8974118c937f78,DarkZero,Ian Howarth,80,"To echo my thoughts – no, Forever is not Super Meat Boy 2, nor was it ever meant to be.",2021-01-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5ff7a4b30f8974118c937e93,Game Informer,Ben Reeves,80,"Like the original, Super Meat Boy Forever tests your resolve, but it's easy to jump back into the action and the thrill of success is worth the endurance",2021-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5ff70afd0f8974118c937e1c,Wccftech,Rosh Kelly,60,"Despite its appeal to nostalgia and the phenomenal success of the first game, Super Meat Boy Forever fails to deliver its promises and ends up undermining the IP and design of the game it's based upon.",2021-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5ff678770f8974118c937ddb,MonsterVine,Spencer Legacy,90,"Super Meat Boy Forever is quite different from Super Meat Boy, but as its own game, it’s both difficult and rewarding.",2021-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5ff60cae0f8974118c937db1,GameSpot,Mike Epstein,80,"Super Meat Boy Forever makes some big mechanical changes but maintains its predecessor's reputation as one of gaming's toughest, most satisfying platforming challenges.",2021-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5ff5f0c60f8974118c937d93,Metro GameCentral,,40,"A hugely disappointing sequel, where the high difficulty, restrictive controls, and randomly-generated levels all contribute to a thoroughly miserable platforming experience.",2021-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5ff7da490f8974118c937ec7,Siliconera,Benjamin Maltbie,80,"Super Meat Boy Forever is miles apart from Super Meat Boy in terms of gameplay. That said, the charm that captivated gamers ten years ago is still present. It might even be more potent this time around.",2021-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5ff4a21c0f8974118c937c2d,Gameblog,Thomas Pillon,60,"Super Meat Boy Forever is far from achieving the same result as 2010's classic. With a ton of hardcore but mostly random levels, the game especially suffer from questionnable one-button-does-it-all handling, and a lack of finished features. Too bad, because the Dark Worlds and manu secrets still offers to hardcore players a true challenge.",2021-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5ff449b50f8974118c937c03,Jump Dash Roll,Rob Kershaw,60,"Super Meat Boy Forever is polished and glitzy, but the gameplay switch-up feels like a backward step from the addictive nature of the first game.",2021-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 60115ac00f8974118c93930d,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,65,A bittersweet return to one of the most important titles from the indie scene.,2021-01-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5ff349cd0f8974118c937b9d,TechRaptor,Dylan Wilby,65,"Super Meat Boy Forever is a decent enough game when considered on its own merits. Compared to the original, however, it's hard not to find this auto-running sequel disappointing. The platforming element has been neglected in favour of slicker visuals and user-friendliness.",2021-01-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 607cc6e879a3a34d882b1fc2,The Game Crater,Jayden Hellyar,60,"In a year where indie games shone through, Super Meat Boy Forever is disappointing. The auto-running concept feels restricting, and the procedurally generated levels make the game more frustrating than it needs to be.",2021-01-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5ff208ce0f8974118c937b43,Destructoid,Chris Moyse,60,"Once players get over the shock of its mechanical departures, Super Meat Boy Forever offers a solid and relentless auto-running experience. But there's no denying that this long-awaited sequel doesn't deliver the impact nor addictive magnetism of its predecessor. Regardless, those willing to look past this initial disappointment will discover a satisfactory time-killer, strongly adhering to the great visuals, manic presentation, and twisted humor that is the franchise's trademark.",2021-01-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 602c5d95529d50e69fa0e919,Level Down Games,Kyle Vaughn,65,"Super Meat Boy Forever has for many years been one of my most anticipated indie releases, and to say I didn't enjoy it would be disingenuous. Nevertheless, I feel there's an expectation from Team Meat to make an impressively difficult and worthy sequel to their 2010 smash hit. The problems present aren't the type that can be patched out - they're fundamental to the design of the game and, unfortunately, we may be waiting another ten years should they ever decide to travel the road of Meat Boy ever again. If you like Super Meat Boy, then you'll probably enjoy much of what Forever offers, but a patient gamer will likely find this as a free offering from Epic Game Store before long.",2021-01-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 60021a5f0f8974118c938488,PC Invasion,Blake Grundman,60,"What feels like a tremendous opportunity to reimagine the Super Meat Boy franchise has been squandered. Pure and simple. We will eventually come to appreciate what Super Meat Boy Forever does well, but it is far from living up to the acclaim of its predecessor.",2020-12-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5ff0f0960f8974118c937ac0,WayTooManyGames,Kyle Nicol,65,"Super Meat Boy Forever is a disappointing return to a beloved game in the ultra challenging platforming genre. Forever does manage to re-create that challenge, but the auto-run approach just feels lacklustre. You are in a lot less control over our red meaty hero and the game feels much worse for it.",2020-12-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5fee161b0f8974118c9379f7,Game Revolution,Michael Leri,70,"Failing to hit previously established highs encapsulates a lot of Super Meat Boy Forever. Although the game oddly hides its interesting seeding system, its levels are designed well and repeatedly introduce new tweaks that allow for an even difficulty curve that always tries to spice things up. Fluid controls even make that difficulty curve a welcome challenge. But the light detachment intrinsic to the auto-running genre is more of a shackle than the key to a better game. Going meatless for an entire decade inevitably raises the steaks stakes for the next Meat Boy game, and even though Forever doesn’t fully meet those expectations set upon it, it does narrowly avoid meaty-ocrity through its tight controls and level structure.",2020-12-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5fedd2810f8974118c9379da,The Partisan Spy,,100,"You play Super Meat Boy Forever (SMBF) with 2 buttons: jump + punch, and slide. That’s it. But don’t be mistaken, SIMPLE DOESN’T MEAN EASY. The sequel can be considered even harder than the first game of the series. The biggest change is that SMBF is an AUTO-RUNNER, in other words, Meat Boy runs non-stop. To keep him alive, timing and precision are key. There are 6 chapters, dozens of levels, all multiplied by 2. Levels replayability is a huge factor for those who aim to complete 100% of the game. To have fun playing SMBF you need to be open to the “repeat till perfectly done” gameplay style.",2020-12-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5fedcf460f8974118c9379d7,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,80,Super Meat Boy Forever is an incredibly polished and fully worthwhile sequel to the platforming classic.,2020-12-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5fedcc130f8974118c9379d4,COGconnected,James Reid,76,"Super Meat Boy Forever may be a little bit of a controversial sequel to some Super Meat Boy fans. Even if you are disappointed or turned off by the addition of the auto-running mechanic, I encourage you to give the game a try–especially if you are a fan of the original. The game has a massive amount of variety and replayability, a charming and fun storyline to follow, and some incredibly difficult boss fights to take on. While a game like The End is Nigh might be more similar to Super Meat Boy, Super Meat Boy Forever is one of the best indie games to release this year and shouldn’t be overlooked or looked down on for taking a different direction than previous titles in the series.",2020-12-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 6011c0540f8974118c9394e9,Checkpoint Gaming,Charlie Kelly,70,"There’s plenty to love and adore out of the game’s design and it is a very good game. However, with its dare to experiment, it could leave fiercely loyal fans a bit disappointed.",2020-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5fed10980f8974118c9378db,NintendoWorldReport,Zachary Miller,60,"This is definitely one of those ""your mileage may vary"" kind of reviews; your enjoyment of Super Meat Boy Forever will be determined entirely by your particular enjoyment of masochistic platformers. If you played Super Meat Boy 1.0 and thought ""man, I wish this were way harder,"" Forever may be just what you're looking for.",2020-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5fec76ca0f8974118c937876,Attack of the Fanboy,William Schwartz,60,Super Meat Boy Forever is a disappointing follow-up to one of the best platformers of all-time.,2020-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ab78d8a6fe84c3f82b31215390f3c51 5fdcf9ab8add7352830ff01c,33bits,Euyen Esquefa Pons,70,"Neon City Riders is a remarkable game full of small tributes to the 90s, which will delight veteran players. Without being excellent, it is more than enough to give us 12-15 hours of fun.",2020-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,c4920a39dfb74fb2b091fc5eaddcabb1 5eb2ccd3bdf729557ef4a905,GameMAG,,80,"Neon City Riders is a modern reinterpretation of the classic The Legend of Zelda with its own features and unusual setting. The high level of difficulty and challenging situations along with a strong emphasis on exploration can scare most players, but this is one of the most notable projects in its genre, especially if you are the lucky owner of the Nintendo Switch.",2020-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,c4920a39dfb74fb2b091fc5eaddcabb1 5e8fc6e8bdf729557ef48053,Culture of Gaming,,50,"Neon City Riders is a title that, on the surface, seems content to settle into the indie niche of 80s aesthetic. However, beyond that veneer is a game that carries ambitions that aim to set itself apart from its contemporaries. These ambitions don’t always pan out — and I occasionally came across some glaring flaws in its gameplay, UI, and optimization. One can’t help but wonder if more time in the oven would have resulted in a more cohesive product?",2020-04-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,c4920a39dfb74fb2b091fc5eaddcabb1 5e891fb1bdf729557ef47619,LevelUp,,79,"Neon City Riders achieves outstanding art direction and animations that match challenging gameplay and well-designed boss battles. This indie takes inspiration from metroidvania installations, but sometimes fails to maintain the interest in exploration. However, combined with good platform puzzles and gameplay, it stands as an attractive experience.",2020-04-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,c4920a39dfb74fb2b091fc5eaddcabb1 5e891fadbdf729557ef47616,Atomix,Sebastian Quiroz,60,"Neon City Riders is an independent game that tries to use nostalgia to get your attention. The history, visual and sound presentation are spoiled by poor level design, boring gameplay and terrible performance on PlayStation 4.",2020-04-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,c4920a39dfb74fb2b091fc5eaddcabb1 5e7e418dbdf729557ef46369,Destructoid,Chris Moyse,60,"Initially, Neon City Riders is a delight, sporting great pixel artwork, fun characters, and lively music. But after a few hours the experience wears thin, as its attractive world starts to feel empty and its quest disengaging.",2020-03-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,c4920a39dfb74fb2b091fc5eaddcabb1 5e7e1893bdf729557ef46316,TheSixthAxis,,60,"Neon City Riders is a beautifully retro game, but certain elements feel like they were rushed and not fully developed.",2020-03-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,c4920a39dfb74fb2b091fc5eaddcabb1 5e7a68abbdf729557ef45dc1,TrueGaming,,85,"Neon City Riders is a great first step for Mecha Studios, surely it did need some technical polish but with all the great things that the game is offering such as the gorgeous pixel art, clever puzzles, epic boss fights and satisfying challenge, how can you not overlook it's missteps?",2020-03-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,c4920a39dfb74fb2b091fc5eaddcabb1 5e73b5b5bdf729557ef452c8,Nintendo Life,Jon Mundy,40,"Neon City Riders promises an epic open-world action-adventure set in a vibrant '80s sci-fi world, but its action and writing are far too flat and clunky to back up its initial promise. It looks and sounds a treat in places, but lacklustre execution makes for a punishing, repetitive and confounding experience. Pull away that admittedly amazing pixel-heavy packaging and you've got a game that fails to make a lasting impression in any meaningful manner.",2020-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,c4920a39dfb74fb2b091fc5eaddcabb1 5e7207bfbdf729557ef44fdb,Area Xbox,Sebastian Vega Romero,73,"Neon City Riders is a 2d video game with a cyberpunk look. In a dystopian city we will play as Rick, who must regain his powers and annihilate the gangs that invade the city.",2020-03-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,c4920a39dfb74fb2b091fc5eaddcabb1 5e6d06e3bdf729557ef446b0,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,80,"Neon City Riders is an absolute blast to play, especially if you’re a fan of retro-gaming and 80’s pop culture. Much like games from that time, it can be difficult with its fast pace and precise timing, but it’s punishingly fun. For gamers from that era, like myself, it’s one giant nostalgia bomb.",2020-03-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,c4920a39dfb74fb2b091fc5eaddcabb1 5d9071ffb59781214caf4590,FNintendo,Rodrigo Bulhões,60,"Automachef is a content-full experience and not a simple one at that but rather one for players who enjoy managing many tasks at the same time and prioritizing objectives. Automachef will prove to be a very enjoyable exercise, even though players looking for a simpler experience will find this game too convoluted and excessively complicated.",2019-09-28T23:00:00.000Z,True,c57ffe9b84324710845173de8a887feb 5d86806293765d67787a9f7f,NintendoWorldReport,Matthew Zawodniak,45,"There's so little depth to the puzzle solving that even now I struggle to really say anything about it that I haven't already said. The best solution is too often to just brute force your way through the puzzles with little finesse or cleverness. Perhaps there's an intentional meta-joke at play commenting on automation being able to push its way into jobs that humans could handle with more artistry, but all it leads to is a game that's as rote and monotonous as the average job that could be done by a robot.",2019-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,c57ffe9b84324710845173de8a887feb 5d86806293765d67787a9f75,Saving Content,Ed Acosta,80,"I found Automachef to be incredibly addictive and thoughtful. It was enjoyable to try and create assembly lines and tickle my brain to try and make it better. I must admit, there were a few times where I had to browse the internet for tips on making my kitchen more efficient. I mean, it’s all just a learning process in the end.",2019-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,c57ffe9b84324710845173de8a887feb 5d86806293765d67787a9f81,GameGrin,Joseph Gil,75,"Overall involvement of the game is enjoyable and entertaining. It will test even the best of gamers, as balance is key. It gets docked points for its faults that cannot be ignored, also for its lack of bypass ability when getting stuck on levels. Worth sampling, especially if the food industry interests you.",2019-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,c57ffe9b84324710845173de8a887feb 5d9f22920c619143026ad915,Chalgyr's Game Room,,80,"I've been having a great time playing Automachef because it is a challenging management game. Plus it helps that the robot you work with has a lot of ambition and high expectations. There are different modes that players can sink their teeth into and there are all kinds of food options available to satisfy your hungry clients. Even though there are some minor grievances about Automachef, they are not enough to detract me from playing this title a ton. As such, Automachef has made it past the chopping block and onto our plates with a solid 8 out of 10. So be sure to pick this title up for every gamer you know that love management puzzle simulators on Steam.",2019-08-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,c57ffe9b84324710845173de8a887feb 5d86806293765d67787a9f7d,TheSixthAxis,Nick Petrasiti,60,"Automachef is a bizarre yet interesting take on a cookery game. Saldy, a lot of what it has going for it also goes against it and feels a little off – excuse the pun – as a result.",2019-08-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,c57ffe9b84324710845173de8a887feb 5d86806293765d67787a9f78,Fintendo,Ville Kovanen,80,"""Real iron chefs.""",2019-08-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,c57ffe9b84324710845173de8a887feb 5d86806293765d67787a9f7b,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"Perhaps playing on PC will offer a more intuitive experience, but the Switch version’s button controls aren’t enough of a barrier to stop Automachef being worthwhile to play. ",2019-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,c57ffe9b84324710845173de8a887feb 5d86806293765d67787a9f62,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,85,"Automachef is the gaming equivalent of Marmite, you’ll either love it or hate it. If you’re the kind of person who enjoys micromanaging all the various aspects of your creation in order to get the most out of it (such as Theme Park, Railway Empire, Tropico, etc), then you’ll most likely appreciate the depth and complexity of this rather simple-looking resource management game. However, if you’re not a fan of games which require a lot of planning with many trial and error attempts, you probably won’t get the level of satisfaction I got. There’s a whole host of machines and recipes to work with, as well as the endless Contract mode and Mods/Custom Scenarios (if you’re on PC), so you’ll never get bored or run out of things to do within this game.",2019-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,c57ffe9b84324710845173de8a887feb 5d86806293765d67787a9f5e,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Sin Vega,,"Automachef is a great little thing when you adjust to its rhythms, and it’s entirely to blame for my abysmal lunch habits. ",2019-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,c57ffe9b84324710845173de8a887feb 5d86806293765d67787a9f4b,Impulsegamer,Lyla Saudi,80,"With a quirky premise, Automachef provides a unique take on the puzzle genre for gamers. For the stubborn puzzle lovers among us this unique puzzle experience is great. With a thin tutorial you are quickly left with only your brain to solve each challenge, and I loved that. You will click, rotate, add, delete, move and work your way through the ever increasing difficulty of each programming and creation challenge, to finally created automated nirvana. Just don't forget your smart robot arm.",2019-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,c57ffe9b84324710845173de8a887feb 5d86806293765d67787a9f51,IGN Spain,Ángel Almansa,75,"Automachef does not stand out graphically, but in its difficulty and its simple gameplay is its virtue.",2019-07-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,c57ffe9b84324710845173de8a887feb 5d86806293765d67787a9f48,Metro GameCentral,,70,It looks as boring as it sounds but Automachef is a surprisingly engrossing game of logic and planning that refuses to dumb down for its audience.,2019-07-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,c57ffe9b84324710845173de8a887feb 5d86806293765d67787a9f65,Nintendo Life,Chris Scullion,60,"Automachef is absolutely not for everyone; it's a puzzle game that overwhelms you from the start and only piles on more complexity as you progress through its 45 stages. There's a degree of satisfaction to be found in spending hours putting together large, elaborate automated set-ups, troubleshooting their flaws then finally seeing them work as intended, but you need to put in a hell of a lot of work for that payoff and for many the toll it takes on the old noggin won't be worth it.",2019-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,c57ffe9b84324710845173de8a887feb 5d86806293765d67787a9f57,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,55,"At first funny resource management puzzler with program machinery, but later it is eventless.",2019-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,c57ffe9b84324710845173de8a887feb 5d86806293765d67787a9f4f,God is a Geek,Chris Hyde,70,"Automachef is a well-executed but niche puzzler. If you enjoy logic puzzles, and building and creating things, then there's a lot to like here.",2019-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,c57ffe9b84324710845173de8a887feb 5d86806293765d67787a9f49,Destructoid,Jordan Devore,70,"Automachef is home to some mind-melting challenges, but if you're up to the task, you're eventually in for blissful breakthroughs. Just don't come in expecting to unwind after a long day at work.",2019-07-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,c57ffe9b84324710845173de8a887feb 5de77b1ead4f81777e1f42cd,AnaitGames,Marta Trivi,90,An inviting and experimental puzzle game that explores the ways in which programming and cooking overlap.,2019-07-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,c57ffe9b84324710845173de8a887feb 5d86806293765d67787a9f4d,GameSkinny,Jordan Baranowski,60,"Automachef is a challenging puzzle game with a unique presentation, but it can get a bit too repetitive for its own good.",2019-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,c57ffe9b84324710845173de8a887feb 614e34766d338e313824523f,Rapid Reviews UK,Chloe Osborn,80,"I’m sure that all gamers out there have played at least one skateboarding game in their time. The infamous Tony Hawk Pro Skater titles alongside Skate will probably be your answer, and they remain at the top of the genre even today thanks to sequel announcements and remasters. For me, it was Disney Extreme Skateboarding… but anyway, the fact remains that playing these games made us crave to be able to perform these sick tricks in real life with a great soundtrack accompanying us.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 60c3298ba04c076a0da8fdbb,TheSixthAxis,Thomas Hughes,90,"Whether you are taking on the game's numerous challenges, or carving your way across the concrete in endless mode, Skate City is the perfect way to kick, push and shove your way through a digital world.",2021-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 60afed8757ed0e0490ae310f,Operation Sports,Elliott Jenkins,,"Skate City is certainly worth checking out. Its gameplay and ambience are decidedly relaxing, and it is incredibly easy for newcomers to jump in and get acclimated. The perspective and controls might take a minute to get adjusted to, but it is still a title with plenty of challenges and replay potential to keep players busy, especially with its A+ soundtrack. However, you have been warned about its brevity and lack of depth. That being said, it's $14.99 USD on the Nintendo Switch, so it is a budget title.",2021-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 60a6739157ed0e0490ae2283,TechRaptor,William Worrall,60,Skate City is a chilled-out but ultimately shallow experience. Don't go in expecting anything too involving and you should have fun.,2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 60b4919eb2b61298b12c1934,Gamerweb.pl,Kasjan Nowak,65,"Skate City provides an enjoyable few hours of gameplay. However, I have to lower my score by half a point, due to the frame drops in the Switch version. I can only guess that there is no such problem on other platforms, so you will probably have fun on the next-gen or PC.",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 609c7054a321e6334709583a,GameBlast,Carlos França Júnior,65,"Skate City could dare more when it reached the consoles. Its attractive visual composition and sound track achieve a certain level of immersion, which unfortunately is broken by some slips. Maybe with some additional content, the feeling of being playing a mobile title will be changed and it will be seen as the fun indie that it has the potential to be.",2021-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 609b7342a321e633470956b2,Explosion Network,Dylan Blight,55,"With headphones on and the right mindset, the lo-fi vibes are enjoyable, but this is far from a competent Skate 4 sit-in without the tight controls or the engaging level-design and challenge.",2021-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 6099bc23a321e6334709555f,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,55,"Skate City is buoyed up by its excellent and mellow lo-fi soundtrack, a veritable repository of chill beats to skate to. This defining aspect helps elevate a simple concept to put you in the right mood to engage with it. While the visuals are nothing to write home about and the finnicky controls can sometimes cause frustration, there's still something special about chilling out with a 20 minute skate session after a hard day's work, and discovering yet another great lo-fi tune. However it should have launched for consoles with at least all of the content and modes from the mobile version, if not more for its bigger platform debut. While Skate City is a relatively engaging and mellow experience overall, it's one I have a hard time recommending on console at its new premium asking price.",2021-05-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 609975c1a321e6334709552e,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,60,"Skate City isn’t terrible, but I can’t help but feel that I could just spend my time playing a lot of much better skateboarding games out there instead of this one, be them indies or AAAs. It has good ideas, but its execution feels undercooked due to its unnecessarily confusing control scheme and pitiful amount of content.",2021-05-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 6098de2ea321e6334709549d,PSX Brasil,Paulo Roberto Montanaro,65,"Skate City is nice and offers very intuitive systems, with a list of well-balanced challenges that value the learning of different skills. However, as it is an experience initially thought for mobile, it offers very little in terms of aesthetics, is repetitive and has limited and uninspired content.",2021-05-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 60975ed0a321e63347095406,Checkpoint Gaming,Lise Leitner,80,"Skate City is a visually stunning game with an incredibly catchy soundtrack. It effortlessly provides the chill gameplay environment that skating games are renowned for, complete with sleek and minimal graphics. The controls with a mouse and keyboard, however, can feel counterintuitive, and if you’re looking for a layered and complex experience like Tony Hawk, Skate City might fall short. However, if you’re looking for a relaxing skating game to help you unwind at the end of a busy day, you’ll find that Skate City does the trick superbly.",2021-05-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 6094a5a4a321e63347095294,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,50,"Skate City is a nice attempt at crafting together, a therapeutic, relaxing, and chill skating. While it succeeds in doing that, the entertainment and enjoyment of it didn't last and ultimately suffered from a lack of content that left me not wanting to play for that long. At its $9.99 preorder price tag, $14.99 after, it's not a high price for an alright indie game but the lack of content, especially in comparison to its cheaper iOS release, makes that a hard recommendation.",2021-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 6093e327a321e63347095204,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,70,"Skate City isn’t going to wow you. If you have the patience to master its awkward controls, however, it’s a game you can keep going back to, delving into it for as long or little as you please. With its action more grounded, it’s not as exciting to play as some of its competitors, but some will enjoy its more technical gameplay and showboating element that arises out of its video editing features.",2021-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 60934c33a321e63347095113,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,70,Skate City is a cozy and casual experience with nice visuals that can quench the thirst of the skater inside you. The touch controls have been adapted quite nicely to controllers and mouse & keyboard.,2021-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 6092ba35a321e63347094b75,Screen Rant,William Cennamo,,Skate City is a relaxing skateboarding game.,2021-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 6091f8d46a418dc538cbb2cf,COGconnected,James Paley,75,"Beyond the actual gameplay, Skate City has some serious merit as an introduction to the world of lo-fi hip hop. These tracks will haunt you in the kindest fashion possible, quiet and blissful beats that bounce around your subconsciousness for weeks afterwards. If you’re looking for a more soft-focus, laid-back skateboarding game, Skate City is not to be missed.",2021-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 609164a96a418dc538cbb25f,Use a Potion,,65,"Skate City isn’t the most engrossing of skating sims, but it still manages to offer a relaxing experience that’ll appeal more to the casual crowd. It’s not particularly difficult, it doesn’t have a ton on offer content-wise, and it can be a bit too easy to string together tricks, but it’s fine – it isn’t trying to constantly test your skating skills, but instead absorb you in its relaxed world of skating. Skate City won’t be for everyone, but if you’re looking for an extreme sports sim that never feels TOO extreme, it might just be for you.",2021-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 60941457a321e6334709524a,PC Invasion,Blake Grundman,75,"Though admittedly basic, Skate City has brought a bit of the ""pick-up-and-play"" mechanics of mobile to PC, with mixed results. The basic visuals are countered by fairly complex controls, that are a fairly substantial time-suck to perfect. Some may not find this to be their cup of tea, but if your willing to invest the time and effort to 'git gud,' there's plenty of fun, just waiting to be uncovered.",2021-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 609075846a418dc538cbb106,But Why Tho?,Arron Kluz,50,"When the easy flow and music clicks just right, it hits well, but there is little else on offer here. Its lack of deeper mechanics or aspects for players to sink their teeth into is rather disappointing and leaves Skate City with nothing to hook players after experiencing the vibe it offers.",2021-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 609075196a418dc538cbb103,NintendoWorldReport,Alex Orona,70,"That's what Skate City brings to the table. A breezy, no-stress experience that's addicting for 15-minute intervals. If you are looking for some low pressure coffee shop skateboarding, this is the game for you.",2021-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 609063796a418dc538cbb0ef,Geeks & Com,Jonathan Laurin,80,Skate City is a game I recommend for all the fans of Tony Hawk. Beginners and veterans will find something interesting in this highly satisfying game. You will have a ton of fun skateboarding accross the different cities and the many facilities at your disposition.,2021-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 60901f3f6a418dc538cbb072,Push Square,Nat Eker,60,"Aesthetically, Skate City fares well. The visuals are simple, but Snowman has nailed the grunge look that the sport is known for. The original score is excellent, and soaking up its relaxing lo-fi beats makes even the most frustrating challenges enjoyable. Unfortunately, the three courses are a tad too realistic and end up feeling interchangeable. However, the addition of a slow-mo function and a dynamic camera make capturing your tricks to craft your own videos a neat additional feature. Take the time to master it, and there's fun to be had in this city.",2021-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 609018ce6a418dc538cbb06d,FingerGuns,Greg Hicks,90,"A simple game with a new control scheme to get used to, Skate City is no frills fun. Yet rather than sounding detrimental, the chill vibe it brings to addictive arcade gameplay is a welcome addition to the handful of skateboarding games on the market.",2021-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 609010e76a418dc538cbb059,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"This is a game meant to be played in short sessions, and maybe that’s where its mobile roots show, but it’s far from shallow. Skate City is a low stakes game. Over time, the in-game challenges and goals it asks you to perform become more demanding, but that’s only part of it. There’s an overwhelming sense of chill as the lo-fi beats kick in and the quiet atmosphere goes rolling by. Like Stevie Williams said about skateboarding, Skate City is poetry of motion.",2021-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 6090103c6a418dc538cbb057,PlayStation Universe,Sebastian Hawden,65,"Simplistic, light on content, and if played in longer sessions, repetitive. However, when played in short bursts and after you have got to grips with some of the games nuances it can be fun and rewarding. There are better skateboarding games out there without a doubt but if you have played them all and want to shred, Skate City does have its merits.",2021-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 6090059e6a418dc538cbb048,Gadgets 360,Shayak Majumder,50,"Skate City takes being casual a little too seriously. If you have the money to spare, but don't wish to splurge on an Apple TV, you can fire up Skate City on a big screen with its release on consoles and PC later this week. You'll probably enjoy the relaxing visuals with some lo-fi music playing in the background. If it were up to me, I'd just boot up Tony Hawk's Underground 2 instead.",2021-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 608ff6866a418dc538cbb038,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,60,"Skate City is a laid back, chilled out alternative to the more hectic skateboarding action of the likes of Roll7's OlliOlli series. The various tricks and skills here won't take you long to master, putting together little runs through Los Angeles, Oslo and Barcelona feels satisfying and the overall aesthetic suits the rather simple, straightforward nature of proceedings. However, there's an undeniable lack of actual challenge and variety here, alongside a few niggling framerate issues on Switch, that result in a game that's reasonable enough value for a quick bash, especially given its budget price point, but one that won't last anyone beyond the most avid of skateboarding fans for much longer than a couple of hours.",2021-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,d2c076cd3c49453cbc85d7eb4c223713 605364dccfbed43e46464980,Movies Games and Tech,Daniel Waite,65,"Dread Nautical is an interesting title that is unique in its core concept. It doesn’t ham up its sense of foreboding, nor does it hammer you with difficulty in the lowest setting. Its user friendly approach wants you to enjoy everything it has to offer before you move on. Team and resource management are 2 key elements that keep you playing. Who do you save, and who fends for themselves? You have limited food, who eats, and who starves? It’s tough, but as the group leader you must decide! Do I recommend it? Absolutely! A copy can be purchased here! Search, gather, help, fight, and sound that horn. This is your life until you solve the mystery surrounding your presence on the good ship “The Hope”.",2021-02-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 6018160d0f8974118c939be0,Rapid Reviews UK,Stephen Warcop ,20,"There will be games that make you feel like you don’t want to play them because they are so bad. Dread Nautical is that game for me. This game has many things that made me not like playing it, and I will be honest in that I have not beaten this game. I’ve had this game for a bit now, and whenever I start doing a session, I need to stop playing it 5-10 minutes at each time and at this point, I have grown tired. So why do I not like this game? Let’s find out.",2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5ef900abd88e035744c18cd7,GameMAG,,50,"Dread Nautical is an example of how a great concept can turn into an equally brilliant disappointment. The game boils down to collecting items, searching for survivors, destroying a boss or a cluster of opponents, and repeating the same thing. Add to this a crooked camera, average graphics, poor balance of characters and ammunition, completely non-scary world where there is a collection of Necronomicon pages, but there is no place for the sticky horror of Lovecraft, and you get a mediocre product that you dont need to play.",2020-06-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5f3569bf31b9014139fe25f9,Games Xtreme,Sara Boardman,0,"That said, if you don't have turn based games under your microscope, and like the look of Dread Nautical--this might be a good start for you. It's a good one to enjoy without the jaded lens that I seem to bear, and I even gave it to my ten year old to enjoy...which I'm happy to report they did (and learned it pretty quickly without any help). So, proceed with caution, get a few different viewpoints under your belt and best of luck to you sailor!",2020-06-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5eded87fc28b1c4114c27bc8,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,65,"Dread Nautical has a Lovecraftian horror theme, though it’s subtle it’s there. There certainly wasn’t anything in the game that I found to be scary as such, maybe a little bit more horror added to it would help in this area. The core gameplay goes round in a loop, start the day, roam the decks, find resources, and try to survive. After a few runs I found this got boring pretty quickly, there isn’t much variety in the style of the decks on the ship and after a while they all feel much the same. The tactical combat is nothing unusual that hasn’t been seen before and I recommend looking else where if that is the genre you’re looking to play.",2020-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5fd14bfa038871749d4185cf,SpaceNerd.it,Salvatore Varavallo,67,"Dread Nautical is a roguelike game that wants to do a lot of things, but it can’t do that so well as we expected. The gameplay is confusing and it seems unpolished, but we loved the minimalist art style.",2020-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5ed0b545c28b1c4114c26f31,Nintendo Times,Alex Knight,70,"GOOD - Dread Nautical is a tactical turn-based RPG with some roguelike elements. Mixing these elements with a compelling story, interesting characters, and the classic risk and reward systems works well. Ultimately it reminded me of the board game Clue come to life mixed with a little bit of XCOM. The repetitive layout of the ship and enemies put a damper on what otherwise is a great concept for a game.",2020-05-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5ecc4f3fc28b1c4114c2698e,Player2.net.au,Sarah Ellen,50,"All in all, Dread Nautical is a reasonably unremarkable game. It does well with the foundational ideas of the genres that it utilises and meets its objectives with a suitable story. However, it is more of a novelty than an advancement.",2020-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5ec951a2c28b1c4114c26734,Sequential Planet,Lilith Jewett,82,Dread Nautical is chock-full of charm and finds the perfect balance of difficulty to be accessible to someone who’s more interested in story than advanced tactics while still having appeal for genre veterans at harder settings.,2020-05-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5ec4012ec28b1c4114c25dbe,GamingTrend,Austin Fern,55,"Dread Nautical offers minimalistic graphics and gameplay. The core gameplay loop is too repetitive to be interesting beyond a few hours. Survivors, combat, and looting all needed to be fleshed out more to create more engaging systems. Dread Nautical is a cruise I won't regret skipping.",2020-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5ebef579bdf729557ef4b30c,GotGame,Kieran Toovey,60,"At the end of the day, Dread Nautical suffers from repetition, a big spike in difficulty, and a clunky interface. It’s really a tough one to recommend.",2020-05-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5eb5181fbdf729557ef4aa8a,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,60,"We were hoping to find in Dread Nautical an uncut gem. In the end, we received a game that does not live up its potential and becomes monotonous pretty quickly. The lack of variety and depth turn this interesting concept into a mediocre game. The mix of RPG and tactics although well thought out, shortly turn into a routine without any joy. There is no thrill or scare, but plenty of annoying moments generated by the chores of item management. Dread Nautical wanted to be a place of madness, but it turned into another dimension of boredom.",2020-05-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5ec0306ebdf729557ef4b364,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,85,"Dread Nautical was simply amazing to sit down to. The turned based elements mesh perfectly with the Roguelike setting that has been presented through a cruise ship stuck somewhere out there in the high seas. With plenty of possible party members, tons of replayability, and simply just being fun to play, I can only hope to see more of this down the line and maybe a Dread Nautical inspired Pinball Machine.",2020-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5eb18b82bdf729557ef4a82e,Gaming Nexus,Eric Hauter,85,"With tons of character customization options and non-irritating procedurally-generated level design, Dread Nautical has enough meat on it to justify several playthroughs. Tactics fans shouldn't hesitate to pick this one up.",2020-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5eb10218bdf729557ef4a6e3,Gamer's Palace,Beatrice Vogt,52,"Dread Nautical could be a good game if it had ... more. Basically, more of everything. The tasks are exciting, like rescuing people or collect resources, but somehow, I still don't find much delight in it. That's mainly because I'm doing the same over and over again. It's missing variety and deepness, which is sad, because I see greatness in there which just doesn't find its bloom.",2020-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5eb07f0cbdf729557ef4a6af,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,The many elements of Dread Nautical culminate in a formula that makes it enjoyable to chip away at the challenging campaign.,2020-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5ead40f8bdf729557ef4a366,Cubed3,,50,"In a sea of mediocre, mobile-born, turn-based tactical RPGs, it's easy to find something even more lifeless than Dread Nautical, but that doesn't say much. Zen Studios' creation lacks the depth usually expected from the genre, is way too repetitive, and even seems uncertain of what kind of atmosphere it wants to have. The only dread players will feel here is from the lengthy loading times.",2020-05-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5eac5701bdf729557ef4a31d,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,50,"Performance issues could be (at least, partially) ironed over with likeable, interesting characters and a compelling mystery, but Dread Nautical just doesn't deliver one.",2020-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5ec2e649bdf729557ef4b4dd,Hu3br,Lucas Moura,65,"Dread Nautical lacks what most roguelikes offer: challenge. When it’s not wasting your time with long encounters, it is by forcing into you a false sense of progress with its base building mechanics. A big letdown after Operencia.",2020-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5eab058cbdf729557ef4a26d,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,70,"Dread Nautical is an exploration and survival adventure that, combining elements of strategy games, turn-based RPGs, and roguelites, create an interesting experience. It has its drawbacks, such as micro-management of survivors, or a certain repetitiveness, but they are still interesting, and the Lovecraftian story is a plus.",2020-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5f0c5ebad88e035744c1a4c4,The Thirsty Mage,David Lloyd,85,"With its engaging story and enjoyable combat mechanics, Dread Nautical has the potential to make a splash on the Nintendo handheld. Even after making it through the demonic ship, there’s enough variety and a strong enough combat system to encourage multiple playthrough.",2020-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5ea9c0c9bdf729557ef4a122,COGconnected,Alexander Thomas,63,Dread Nautical has a fantastic minimalistic art style with a classic polygon feature that adds to that retro feeling.,2020-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5ea9afb6bdf729557ef4a113,Area Xbox,Rafael González Barragan,65,A good start for new genres within Zen Studios. His Lovecraft background style and resource management will put you at the controls of a game that you enjoy or hate equally.,2020-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5ea9aa3fbdf729557ef4a10b,GameSkinny,Mark Delaney,70,"Dread Nautical has the unenviable position of following two genre giants that moved into its launch window, but it holds its own as a worthy opening act.",2020-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5ea9a973bdf729557ef4a108,Pure Nintendo,Kirk Hiner,70,"Dread Nautical provides a very good turn-based adventure underneath an unfortunately cartoonish presentation. It can't quite figure out if it wants to be scary or goofy, but the gameplay and level designs are deep enough to keep players engaged throughout.",2020-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5ea98eadbdf729557ef4a083,God is a Geek,Mikhail Madnani,75,Dread Nautical does a lot of things well but it feels a bit unpolished on Nintendo Switch.,2020-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5ea98c4ebdf729557ef4a080,FingerGuns,Rossko Keniston,70,"Dread Nautical is a solid and intriguing turned based, tactical roguelike RPG, just don’t expect your tense horror itch to be scratched, because you’ll be very much looking in the wrong place. The gameplay isn’t too overbearing for newcomers and the games primary characters certainly are fun to explore this doomed ship with, the story is twisty and keeps you engaged, and the hard mode will test your metal beyond much else around at the moment, but there’s very little here you haven’t seen before elsewhere and executed with more panache.",2020-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5ea989abbdf729557ef4a073,PlayStation LifeStyle,Annette Polis,85,"This game has been so much fun to play. Even when I am cursing at the screen during a boss fight, Dread Nautical has me coming back for more.",2020-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,4dc13c6a34d04d249fd84fdf811f266f 5d867d1093765d6778795fd4,FNintendo,Nuno Nêveda,60,"Next Up Hero is a very demanding, tough and unforgiving game based on dungeon crawling that joins the growing catalogue of the Nintendo Switch. Thanks to its colourful and cartoonish art style, the game invites the player to a very difficult adventure which is not without its problems and technical issues, but which will fit right with those who appreciate this kind of challenge.",2018-12-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,bc24fd6c82354ae18279e18effaa640e 5d867d0f93765d6778795faa,PS4Blog.net,,75,Next Up Hero is a fun and colorful online dungeon crawler with a nice difficulty curve and an interesting gameplay system with its echo companions.,2018-10-01T04:00:00.000Z,False,bc24fd6c82354ae18279e18effaa640e 5d867d1093765d6778795fee,Switch Player,Nick Hanchet,50,"Next Up Hero manages to introduce intriguing, innovative ideas, but at the cost of executing the core gameplay mechanic well.",2018-09-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,bc24fd6c82354ae18279e18effaa640e 5d867d0f93765d6778795fbd,Pure Nintendo,Rachel Poli,90,"Next Up Hero is a great game. The play possibilities are endless, the creativity is open to the players, and the gameplay itself is fun. This is a game I'd definitely go back to and play with friends.",2018-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc24fd6c82354ae18279e18effaa640e 5d867d1093765d6778795fc9,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,40,"At its base there are definitely things about Next Up Hero that make sense and work. Its art style and general flow of gameplay aren’t bad, and the variety of character attacks are interesting and worth trying out to see what suits you. Unfortunately, it’s pretty much everything from that point on that falls apart. Truly, this feels like a collection of game ideas thrown together in the same basket without the care to get any of it to be cohesive. Progression is slow, there are entire modes for levels that plain aren’t fun and make no sense (including one where you take damage for collecting prestige points, pretty well guaranteeing your melee fighter is screwed as they fall when an enemy dies), enemy damage is all over the place, and the story feels more like an excuse to have some out of synch character art to include in the package than anything else. I would like to enjoy it for what it does right, but the avalanche of issues it has make it seem like it wasn’t ready for release.",2018-08-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,bc24fd6c82354ae18279e18effaa640e 5d867d1093765d6778795fe3,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,50,"There's plenty to like about Next Up Hero. Turning death into an applicable AI co-op mechanic is a neat spin on a game with a high death turnover, and its cartoon art style complements an impressively large menagerie of monsters to kill. Unfortunately, there are inherent problems with balancing and some disastrous technical problems. Its grinding takes too long, melee characters are all but pointless due to the high damage output of enemies, and those technical issues make committing time and effort a constant risk.",2018-08-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc24fd6c82354ae18279e18effaa640e 5d867d1093765d6778795fd7,New Game Network,Stephen LaGioia,63,"Next Up Hero feels a bit more like an online app or a means of promoting Mixer rather than a fully realized game. If you happen to have the Xbox Game Pass, this might be worth giving a try, just don't expect much substance or variety.",2018-08-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc24fd6c82354ae18279e18effaa640e 5d867d1093765d6778795feb,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,74,Next Up Hero's intuitive gameplay and non-linear structure make it a fantastic game to play every once in a while.,2018-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc24fd6c82354ae18279e18effaa640e 5d867d1093765d6778795fd1,Push Square,Rebecca Stow,60,"Online-only play taints Next Up Hero and obviously puts off potential players, but this bright and colourful world can be enjoyable at times. Repetitive gameplay prevents the release from becoming a standout indie title, but it may have enough charm to entice a few aspiring heroes for at least a few hours.",2018-07-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc24fd6c82354ae18279e18effaa640e 5d867d1093765d6778795fdd,Just Push Start,Grant E. Gaines,65,"Despite the largely negative review, Next Up Hero can be fun, it's just a very monotonous gameplay loop. All roads involve killing the same enemies, at the same locations, under the same handful of modifiers, to get resources that allow you to do the same thing, just at higher numbers. In a lot of ways, it seems like a fantastic title for the Switch. The idea of finishing a couple levels on the go or slowly chipping away at things works better on a portable console than a home one. But, in the end, Next Up Hero has some interesting ideas, such as using fallen players, including yourself, to help everyone finish the level (everyone who tries is also rewarded if it is successfully completed), it just ends up being an experience that is very simple. If this sounds appealing, odds are you'll likely have a lot of fun, where as if you want something closer to Issac or Gungeon, look elsewhere.",2018-07-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,bc24fd6c82354ae18279e18effaa640e 60e897e8885a2c0e6549e177,Blast Away the Game Review,Dustin Murphy,80,"It’s a title that is rich within the lore of Robin Hood and his Merry Men, but also, it’s amazing well scripted, offering a story that is often told through the scenery itself and the overall design of the game. It’s a damn shame, however, that many may not experience Hood: Outlaws & Legends for quite some time, if at all, as it’s one that truly tries to bend the mold, do something new, and offer an experience, unlike anything we’ve seen before.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 6259f7b7008489e208d83007,ComicBook.com,Matthew Aguilar,70,"There is a roadmap in place for future content, including new maps, weapons, and more, which bodes well, and the game is also budget-friendly at its $29.99 price point. Throw in some solid visuals and a truly fun and satisfying gameplay loop and you've got yourself a one-of-a-kind Robin Hood-themed adventure that will have you coming back for more. That said, it could be even better, and it will be interesting to check in a year from now and see how far it's come.",2021-06-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60b9df8a2e2890d25415972d,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,69,"Overall, Hood: Outlaws & Legends is a strong effort that has a lot going for it. It's different and often fun, and when it works, it works. The current experience is dampened by a lack of meaningful content and a few balancing issues that frustrated me to a point where I had to stop playing - but I always came back for occasional matches. If Sumo Digital manages to keep the momentum going with much-needed updates and additional content and if the community stays active, Hood could be a very fun multiplayer title across the board. Until then, I'll wait to see which direction Hood takes over the coming weeks.",2021-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60d09562af6eb0eaf3a0a9b9,WellPlayed,Zach Jackson,60,"Hood: Outlaws & Legends has a strong premise on paper and at times is fun and exciting, but its gameplay shortcomings mean that it never reaches its full potential.",2021-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60b53e1bb2b61298b12c19c5,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,60,Time will tell if Sumo Digital can iron out the many creases prevalent in Hood: Outlaws & Legends. Providing that the early player-base is patient and/or willing enough to stick around for what's coming.,2021-05-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60aff50357ed0e0490ae3118,DarkZero,Ian Howarth,70,"Right now its lifespan, that will determine the amount of continual improvements and new content to be added, lies on the fact that Hood is pretty much available everywhere and embraces crossplay.",2021-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60afdfd057ed0e0490ae3109,SomosXbox,Sebastián Domínguez,70,"Hood Outlaws & Legends is an extraction PvP similar to Hunt: Showdown in which the Sherwood Forest. You have at your disposal 4 eligible characters, each with their own abilities, 4 scenarios and a limited variety of cosmetics that you can win. Although it has power, this game offers a much less solid experience than similar games, on account of its fallacy. Among those, the biggest complaint is unbalanced matchmaking, among other server issues, and gameplay in general.",2021-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60af171957ed0e0490ae2eb8,Gamefa,Mahdi Maleki,60,Hood Game: Outlaws and Legends is a mixture of fascinating ideas and high-profile mechanisms that have not been well implemented.,2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60aea1e557ed0e0490ae2e31,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,67.5,"By and large, I really enjoyed Hood: Outlaws & Legends. The game’s setting and structure are interesting and an expertly executed heist is very rewarding, especially when you get to unlock some new progression items for your characters during the early levels of gameplay. Unfortunately there are still plenty of rough edges, from questionable enemy AI, class imbalances and uneven matchmaking that combine with relatively shallow content that could give Hood: Outlaws & Legends a somewhat short shelf-life if the developers don’t address those concerns.",2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 61a6505caa8769f9eced8834,GamesCreed,Sarwar Ron,70,"Perhaps the Robin Hood mythos is not your cup of tea, but Hood: Outlaws & Legends at least tries to add something new to the team-based formula.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60c13dc8ab3e90299df707d6,Geeks & Com,Marc-Antoine Bergeron Cote,60,"Hood: Outlaws & Legends dissapoints for a few reasons including the fact that players are not encouraged to take a stealth approach. Futhermore, the technical problems and the fact that you can't launch a game with a partner controled by the AI really hurts the experience. Let's hope that the additional content will be a bit more diversified.",2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60aa0e5057ed0e0490ae25e9,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,50,"Full of poorly executed good ideas, Hood: Outlaws & Legends had everything to be a title worthy of the iconic character on which it is based, but it fails in too many elements to be recommended at launch.",2021-05-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 624fb4a1008489e208d7c7e9,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,60,A flawed and dull game that is saved by a wonderfully tense end game.,2021-05-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60c1d87cab3e90299df708b6,Rapid Reviews UK,Georgina Howlett,50,"On May 10th, after a weekend of early access for those who had preordered, Hood: Outlaws & Legends was released. This PvPvE title combines elements of action, strategy and stealth to create a unique new experience centred around the Robin Hood myth. You’ll join Robin Hood’s band of merry men, helping to steal from the wealthy and give to the poor. In the process, you’ll fend off against not only the state but also a team of four enemy players. As such, across each of the five maps, you’ll need to watch out for potential ambushes and obstacles. When transporting your hard-fought-for loot to your team’s chosen extraction point, don’t get cocky!",2021-05-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60ac004157ed0e0490ae2ad0,INDIANTVCZ,Jakub Kadlus,30,"Hood: Outlaws & Legends could have been good game. You can see a lot of good ideas here and games with good coop is alway lack. Developers tried to make the best they could, but they messed up everything they could and that's a shame.",2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60a6bd0957ed0e0490ae22f8,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,70,"Hood: Outlaws & Legends is the best PvPvE game I've played in quite some time. Sure, it has its issues; the AI can sometimes feel braindead, class balancing needs to be tweaked, and animations can be a bit janky, but the adrenaline rush of the heist makes up for all of that. Not to mention, this is only a $30 game, and the developers have released a fully fleshed-out roadmap for ongoing support. Players can expect new characters, game modes, seasonal events, cosmetics, and more. And did I forget to mention that the game already has cross-play matchmaking at launch? Hopefully, the developers can expand the party system for cross-platform friends.",2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60a6973f57ed0e0490ae22c1,WayTooManyGames,Kyle Nicol,65,"Hood: Outlaws and Legends has potential when it comes to its team-based, stealh-oriented heist gameplay concept. That cannot be discussed. However, issues related to its gameplay and how easily it can be exploited, as well as that overall sense that it’s not bound to retain its community for long, make it quite hard to recommend, even if I’m hopeful the developers will continute to support it over time.",2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60a5281ca321e633470960d8,33bits,Rubén Manzanares,65,"Hood: Outlaws & Legends, the new medieval multiplayer of digital Sumo, a very fun game set in sweet medieval Britain covered in murders. Combining stealth and PvP in its unique game mode. Without a doubt, a title that should add much more content to avoid repetitiveness.",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 61a65114aa8769f9eced8847,GamesCreed,Nimmi Faiya,70,"Hood: Outlaws and Legends offer players full of a fun experience, yet it is customarily kept down by issues, glitches, and more issues.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60a408b5a321e63347095fc8,MondoXbox,Mirko Rossi,68,"Hood: Outlaws & Legends is a multiplayer title with good potential, but it doesn't manage to express all its qualities in the right way. The excellent level design and artistic component end up being overshadowed by technical problems, a lack of content and, above all, a limited and unbalanced matchmaking system.",2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60bf7dc2ab3e90299df70532,Noisy Pixel,,40,"Hood: Outlaws and Legends can be a lot of fun. The heist gameplay is best when you have a party of friends who communicate and coordinate the attack, allowing the multiplayer heavy game modes to provide much of the enjoyment. Still, there’s a lack of polish in this adventure, but more importantly, a lack of content. Adding new weapons, levels, collectibles, and challenges could add value to the experience.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60a3092da321e63347095e9a,Everyeye.it,Giovanni Calgaro,65,"The guys at Sumo Digital Newcastle try to offer a playful experience that is different from the usual and undoubtedly intriguing, at least on paper. Hood: Outlaws & Legends, in fact, is an atypical, brave product in many ways, that doesn't hide behind easy solutions.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60a2c911a321e63347095e23,PlayStation LifeStyle,Chandler Wood,75,"Presenting the lore of Robin Hood in a whole new way, there's a really fun and unique game in Hood: Outlaws and Legends. While it has a number of balancing issues that can impact matchmaking in various ways, it's all wonderful when it works. Hood is a game that frustrated me on numerous occasions, but was also one of the most thrilling and distinctive multiplayer stealth experiences since Assassin's Creed's multiplayer modes. With some long term love and care, Hood has a ton of potential to really stand out. Hopefully that means the growth of the community with it in order to establish the kind of healthy player base that a multiplayer title needs.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60a278bda321e63347095d95,Spaziogames,Silvio Mazzitelli,65,"Hood takes Robin Hood legend and shapes it as a multiplayer gameplay experience that has its moments, but is vastly improvable.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60a1eaa5a321e63347095d47,Gaming Nexus,Eric Hauter,65,"Hood: Outlaws and Legends brings players into an alternate universe where Robin Hood and his Merry Men are a gang of murderous thieves. While the core heist gameplay loop offers some fun for committed players, the structure around those heists doesn't give much reason (beyond getting better) to keep playing. The thematic darkness doesn't help; when the Sherriff of Nottingham drops f-bombs and smashes people's heads like pumpkins, I kinda tap out.",2021-05-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60a1a99da321e63347095d2b,The Partisan Spy,,70,"Hood: Outlaw & Legends (Hood) is a team-based third-person shooter game in which two teams of 4 outlaws compete to be the first to extract the chest. NPCs are responsible for protecting the chest, you can sneak around them or fight your way in. TO EXTRACT THE CHEST you got to do 4 things: steal the vault key, open the vault, carry the chest to an extraction point, and winch! Between those simple tasks, there will be a lot of blood spilling, arrows flying, and alarms. Find the outlaw that best fits your gameplay style and level him up to unlock perks, weapons, and clothing. No need to say, teamwork and good communication are crucial for victory. BIG DISCLAIMER: Hood feels more like an Early Access game than a full release. It has only 4 outlaws to pick from, 1 game mode, some crazy bugs, and no ranking system, something essential to any multiplayer competitive game. As it has been marketed as a full-release game, it would be smart to set your expectations to an Early Access version instead.",2021-05-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60a01527a321e63347095cbf,PPE.pl,Krzysiek Kalwasiński,65,"Hood: Outlaws & Legends is a good proposition for those actively playing in a 4-man team. In other configurations it is not so pleasant, but it is still possible to play. Unfortunately, common shortcomings can be severe, which of course negatively affects the quality of play.",2021-05-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 60a00a41a321e63347095cb9,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,72,"Hood: Outlaws & Legends has a fairly enjoy core gameplay loop that kept me entertained as I fought for loot and glory, but the scope is limited and the premise won’t be for everyone.",2021-05-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 609eeadfa321e63347095c6b,3DNews,Михаил Пономарев,90,"Dazzling and catchy, Hood: Outlaws & Legends is like a breath of a fresh air among the recent faceless multiplayer projects.",2021-05-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 609ec196a321e63347095c48,Sirus Gaming,Sean Christie,50,"Overall, Hood: Outlaws and Legends is a decent game at a good price ($29.99/£25). The concept of it is far better on paper than the actual experience. The nature of online play means matches are not always going to play out the way the developers hoped they would, but it is definitely still worth a try, especially if you have some buddies you can play online with, which would definitely improve the experience and ensure you get a bit more bang for your buck.",2021-05-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 611ee8959c30d277759595f6,Pure Dead Gaming,,60,"Hood: Outlaws & Legends offers mostly fun heists with friends and strangers alike. Despite technical issues and a general lack of content, there’s a lot of potential for good times ahead.",2021-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 609ff132a321e63347095caf,MMORPG.com,Joseph Bradford,70,"At its very core, Hood: Outlaws & Legends is a good game, it just requires good people around you to make it so.",2021-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 609f4938a321e63347095c7e,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,70,"Hood: Outlaws & Legends features an impressive amalgamation of gameplay elements that will have you hooked. However, its overall gameplay loop will start to become monotonous sooner than you'd hope due to its repetitious nature.",2021-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 609f1c2ca321e63347095c74,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,64,"Hood: Outlaws and Legends features an engrossing setting and some good competitive play when two well-matched, coordinated teams collide. However, there are balancing and technical issues that need addressing, and despite the lower asking price, there seems to be a lack of content for long term play.",2021-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 609ef21da321e63347095c71,FingerGuns,Greg Hicks,70,"A fun new take on the concept of “team deathmatch”, Hood: Outlaws and Legends is a blast to get into it. However, with one game mode and promised roadmap content down the line, it’s a lot to ask players to buy into on faith in later additions.",2021-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 609e8fd6a321e63347095c2b,Skewed & Reviewed,Gareth von Kallenbach,70,"It would be nice to see more maps, characters, and some fine-tuning down the line; but for now; the game offers a pleasant enough distraction.",2021-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 609e84bfa321e63347095c1c,TechRaptor,Dylan Wilby,65,"Hood: Outlaws & Legends could turn out to be a great game, an average one or something best forgotten. The launch content is fun but shallow, with limited replay value.",2021-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 609e7d95a321e63347095c11,Just Push Start,Oliver East,70,"Hood Outlaws & Legends has a solid basis to build on. By focusing specifically on the one game mode the developers have crafted a dynamic experience. While elements might feel the same no two matches are ever quite the same; thanks to the way that vaults move and players have choices of where to extract from. Matches go until the very end, with victory occasionally stolen out of what looks like a definite defeat. Visually the world is a dark shadowy one and this is awesome to stealth through, it's just a shame that by the extract stage in matches stealth goes out of the window. There are improvements to be made but with season passes already planned for the first year, it seems that Hood Outlaws & Legends should be able to entertain players for many months to come.",2021-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 609e299ca321e63347095bd9,INVEN,Jaihoon Jeong,50,"Hood: Outlaw and Legends is a multi-play game with a unique design, but lacks completeness in everything else. And that unique design is not very interesting too.",2021-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 609ff16da321e63347095cb1,Twinfinite,Keenan McCall,70,"There’s a great game inside of Hood: Outlaws & Legends. When it comes together properly, it’s one of the most interesting titles I’ve seen in a while. As it is now though, there’s not enough content available to truly show off its potential, and early adopters will be left waiting for it to grow into something truly exceptional.",2021-05-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,b87d353b891e4541930799683678fa22 5d866ffb93765d677874369a,Geeks Under Grace,,57,"An interesting take on the survival horror / puzzle game, but lacking in areas that would set it apart from its peers. The dark twist in the plot may upset some players.",2017-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffb93765d67787436b0,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,78,You may never look at your favourite Teddy the same way again.,2017-01-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ff993765d67787435f8,Spaziogames,Francesco Fontana,75,"Among the Sleep recreates a world between dream and reality, seen by a 2-year-old baby. It is intriguing and disturbing and tells an interesting story. However, it has some technical problems that can annoy some players.",2016-11-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ff893765d67787435c3,ComiConverse,Alan Stock,60,"Among the Sleep is a nice concept and interesting story that looks great, but is let down through some dull gameplay and horror elements that aren't that effective.",2016-09-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ff893765d67787435e0,Bit Cultures,Evan Schwab,65,"Among the Sleep is a very short experience that thrives on its ability to craft an interesting narrative while not needing to burden the scenario with words. Like a piece of art, Among the Sleep should be examined and thought about.",2016-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ff993765d6778743620,Areajugones,Javi Mañas,65,"Among the Sleep features a very interesting story with a great plot twist, but it fails to deliver a good quality survival horror game. The duration is too short for this kind of story and it does not reach a good level of fear for a horror game.",2016-09-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ff893765d67787435dd,The Cube,Zack Hage,80,"Among the Sleep is one of the better horror titles I've come across in recent memory. It's unique take doesn't take away any of the scares, and the plot doesn't overstay it's welcome and creates a collection of memorable scenarios. The same can't be said for the presentation, which is the one urgent issue of fixing.",2016-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffb93765d67787436a8,Rectify Gaming,Khris Golder,75,"Among the Sleep won't be remembered as a top 20 all-time great horror, but it's definitely a well-crafted dip into a dreadful story.",2016-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffb93765d677874369f,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,78,"The deaths that occur will lengthen your playtime, but I would guess everyone should be able to beat the game in about two to three hours, which leads us back to my opening thoughts. I really enjoyed the way the development team leveraged our toddler as a protagonist. It is a unique twist that works very well within the environment designs and plays with the notion that children really have very little understanding of their world or an ability to protect themselves, making the world a big and scary place. If anything the task is handled so well the majority of the time that I wish there was more of it, but what is here makes for a solid horror experience.",2016-06-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffb93765d67787436b3,We Got This Covered,Chad Goodmurphy,50,"After waiting more than a year to get my hands on it, I was quite excited to finally play through Among the Sleep. However, that excitement didn't end up paying off. Although it's not a bad game, per se, this is unfortunately a rather slow, predictable, ho-hum and sluggish horror game, which prefers fetch quests over interesting and involved gameplay.",2016-06-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ff893765d67787435cb,The Vertical Slice,Chris Roberto,75,"Among the Sleep is a really clever take on the first person horror genre. I don't know how they came up with this idea, but I'm glad they did, because it worked really well, from the story, the atmosphere, all the way through, you can tell the hard work that went into getting this idea to its final form.",2016-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffb93765d6778743689,CGMagazine,Brendan Quinn,70,Among the Sleep is a fun way to kill a couple of hours.,2016-01-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ff893765d67787435e9,Destructoid,Caitlin Cooke,80,"Despite the great storytelling mechanics, I can't help but wish there was a little more to the game. When all was said and done it wrapped up in a handful of hours at most and I was left craving more. It's especially a let down because the game invents such new ways of thinking about the horror genre, and it left so much to be expanded on. However, I honestly have to applaud the team for delivering a concise and complete story in that amount of time, and one that is so unique to the horror realm at that.",2016-01-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffa93765d6778743669,Hardcore Gamer,"Geoff Thew,Jordan Helm",45,"It's a shame that a mechanic as promising as playing as a toddler — and all the repercussions surrounding it — is underplayed here, as tied in with a psychological leaning in horror, Among the Sleep could have offered a fresh take in what is a painstakingly underused concept in games. [Hardcore Gamer separately reviewed the PS4 (2.5) and PC (2.0) versions. Their scores have been averaged.]",2015-12-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ff893765d67787435da,PlayStation LifeStyle,Paulmichael Contreras,60,"Among the Sleep would be a good buy at $9.99 or under. As it stands now, $14.99 is a bit too steep a price to ask for a game that is very short, and not particularly emotionally investing. A game that deals with alcoholic parents is supposed to get you to care about all the people affected by one person's addiction, but Among the Sleep ignores that, instead opting to be yet another game where you're defenseless against the enemy and must run and high whenever you're found. Between the average presentation, short play time, and predictable story, Among the Sleep is a game best purchased on sale, and is, perhaps ironically, only recommended for horror game junkies.",2015-12-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffb93765d677874368c,Slant Magazine,Justin Clark,50,The game's images convey less the abstract terror of an unknown world than they do a sub-American McGee warping of childhood innocence.,2015-12-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ff993765d67787435f1,G4@Syfygames,Stephanie Carmichael,60,"But little moments don't sustain a whole game, and Among the Sleep deals with a real monster — just one it doesn't quite know how to talk about.",2015-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffb93765d6778743683,Push Square,Graham Banas,50,"Among the Sleep has some incredible ideas, but its execution is simply not strong enough to stir you from your slumber. The game squanders its impressive opening by spending too much time in generic environments, and the puzzles lack the imagination needed to keep you awake. The narrative goes to some nightmarish places, but it ends all too abruptly, and technical issues apply the sleeping cap to an already mixed release.",2015-12-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffb93765d677874369c,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,70,"Although light in content and devoid of any real scares, Among the Sleep is a curious little game with a great deal of charm",2015-12-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffb93765d677874368f,GamesRadar+,David Meikleham,60,"A curious, frightful take on childhood trauma that whips up scares from the most seemingly mundane sources. Among the Sleep is unpolished and scrappy, yet eerily memorable.",2015-12-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffb93765d67787436a2,Kritiqal,Nate Kiernan,,"Among the Sleep is a game of perspective and confusion, seen through the eyes of a toddler in a world vastly larger and more terrifying.",2014-12-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffb93765d67787436ab,GameGrin,Kris West,60,"Among The Sleep was a bit of a letdown on the horror front, but if you're looking for an interesting interactive story, you should definitely give it a shot. The immersion mechanics were great and they managed to make you feel powerless, if only for a brief period. It would've been nice to see some more realistic environments and subtle scare tactics and, if these were added, it would've been a fantastic game, rather than just a good one.",2014-06-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffb93765d6778743681,GameZone,Joe Donato,70,"Among the Sleep is ultimately a cool experience worth seeing through to the end. There's a novelty to the perspective that's hard to deny, and when the game focuses on that it's great. If you enjoy a brisk, atmospheric journey from a fresh perspective, Among the Sleep is a solid choice.",2014-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ff993765d677874363a,Game Debate,Dallas Miller,80,"Besides those two larger complaints, Among the Sleep was a fascinating experience. The concept is one that has rarely (if ever) been seen before, and it really lets you look at the world from a different perspective as well as creating a real sense of vulnerability. It's a rarity but Among the Sleep is even a game that could be recommended even to people who aren't necessarily huge fans of the horror genre. Despite this, Among the Sleep starts out pretty tame but ramps up the horror as it progresses so it should also leave ardent horror fans sated. Just make sure you play it late at night in the dark with noise canceling headphones for full effect; you'll thank me later.",2014-06-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 61f8d51c9e5c48c548d76675,NoobFeed,Megan Bethke,68,"Among the Sleep does its job in presenting a powerful message, one that seems all too familiar in today's world of emotional video games, yet it lacks solid gameplay and only presents brief challenges.",2014-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffa93765d6778743656,Guardian,Mary Hamilton,80,"Frequently-terrifying first-person crawler flounders at times, but the ending makes it all worthwhile",2014-06-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffb93765d6778743679,Softpedia,Radu Haulica,75,"Among the Sleep is a horror experience that's more interested in delivering on its premise of exploring traumatic events from the perspective of a two-year old than in shocking you with gore or employing jump scares in order to get a cheap reaction out of you, which is good.",2014-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ff993765d677874363d,IGN,Daniel Krupa,73,Among The Sleep is a poignant horror adventure more interested in the nature of trauma than scare tactics.,2014-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffb93765d6778743686,Eurogamer,Richard Cobbett,40,"That's what's most disappointing; there's absolutely the spark of a really cool whatever-this-genre-is game in Among the Sleep, and for a while it looks like it's going to get there. Too bad it ends barely a quarter of the way in, passing the baton to something both much less interesting and perpetually trapped in its shadow.",2014-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffb93765d677874367f,GameWatcher,Chris Capel,65,"With a bit more time and cash or just a more solid plan of how to make their creatures scary Krillbite could eventually make the greatest survival horror ever (remember it took Frictional three Penumbras before they made Amnesia), but Among The Sleep is not that game. Waaaaaaaah.",2014-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ff993765d6778743649,Gameplanet,Adam Goodall,70,"Krillbite Studios' baby sim-cum-horror tale starts strong, but comes undone as it pushes into the supernatural at the expense of the real. It's often scary, but not always effective.",2014-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ff993765d6778743643,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,70,"Among the Sleep puts the player behind the eyes of a two-year old and tasks them with surviving a series of wildly traumatizing scenarios. Careful hands and compassionate minds push Among the Sleep's delicate subject matter away from abject immorality, however, not with enough guidance to pivot an honest story into a capable game. ",2014-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ff893765d67787435c5,Birth. Movies. Death.,Andrew Todd,,"Among the Sleep wants to be a combination of Gone Home and Slender, but doesn't quite reach the emotional and storytelling highs of the former or the bowel-rending scares of the latter. Krillbite have done some fine design work, though, and the core idea is new and unique enough to give the promise of greatness to come from the new studio.",2014-06-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffb93765d67787436ad,CGMagazine,Reid McCarter,80,"Among the Sleep is not just a great horror game, but a well-told, emotionally affecting story that has more to offer than just an unique premise.",2014-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ff993765d677874364c,Game Informer,Tim Turi,78,"While sparse in terms of legitimate scares, the unnerving story and chilling vibe make it worthwhile",2014-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffb93765d677874367c,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Adam Smith,0,"There's plenty to admire in Krillbite's debut but, like a child itself, it's messy, loud, confusing and it grows up far too quickly. The length is the key isssue. For all its efforts to get inside both the player and the characters' heads, Among The Sleep doesn't linger long enough to leave a mark or more than a fleeting memory.",2014-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ffb93765d6778743676,PC Gamer,Tyler Wilde,60,"Among the Sleep succeeds at being a creepy baby simulator, but the real monster turns out to be boring, buggy puzzles and a shallow world and story.",2014-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ff993765d677874364f,GameSpot,Carolyn Petit,70,"Among the Sleep makes good use of its unusual concept, taking you on a distinctive journey through the frightening dreams of a young child.",2014-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ff993765d6778743646,The Escapist,Jim Sterling,60,"Cute, and sometimes unnerving, Among the Sleep draws the player to an affecting conclusion, but its banal puzzles and shallow storytelling doesn't do a lot to inspire many thrills.",2014-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 5d866ff993765d6778743640,Polygon,Philip Kollar,70,"Among the Sleep builds an engaging, terrifying experience on top of simple, buggy mechanics",2014-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,2a112cd37b774426990583a259e25ef9 62c85cfd0bfe2deada18ecb9,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,77.5,"Overall though, Bleakmill and Headup Games’ Industria is a decent adventure through a parallel world to our own. With a bit of discovery to find out what happened and quiet and atmospherically heavy locations to explore, while a short adventure it was one that I looked forward to going through a second time to find certain smaller elements that were missed the first time around while playing on a harder difficulty.",2022-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 62c2ba150bfe2deada18b557,God is a Geek,Chris White,80,"Industria takes inspiration from title like Bioshock and Half-Life, featuring a fantastic story with some decent gunplay and puzzles as well.",2022-07-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 62d052550bfe2deada19483d,GBAtemp,Prans Dunn,70,"As developer Bleakmill’s debut title, Industria offers an interesting premise for a surreal game that warrants a sequel.",2022-06-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 62b2d0aa0bfe2deada184cbd,IGN Italy,Angelo Bianco,66,"Industria is not exactly a memorable first person shooter, being limited in terms of gameplay also due to some very questionable game design choices. The Bleakmill shooter is instead appreciable for a fascinating dystopian atmosphere, thanks to which it manages to reach a full sufficiency.",2022-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 62b1f2830bfe2deada184126,GamingBolt,Shubhankar Parijat,60,"Industria is rough around the edges, but its solid world, world-building, and storytelling are still worth experiencing.",2022-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 62a8ed7a0bfe2deada180566,Game Informer,Wesley LeBlanc,60,"While Industria’s atmosphere certainly nailed what it was going for, the monotonous gameplay and rushed story left me dissatisfied. Still, I loved the ambiance and backdrop, and I wouldn’t mind if Bleakmill took another crack at it – the rest of this world just needs a few more cogs added to its machine.",2022-06-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 62a1f5a40bfe2deada17ef1f,Hobby Consolas,David Martinez,60,"Industria is a narrative ""shooter"" with a good setting and an interesting story, but its virtues are spoiled because of an irregular technical section, situations that are repeated and short duration.",2022-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 62a1f19b0bfe2deada17eebb,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,60,"With a patch or two, Industria could be a game well worth investing in now that it’s available on consoles as well as PC. But at the moment, some frustrating issues mean only the most patient players might see it through, even through it’s not particularly long. Exploring a bleak parallel world is intriguing for sure, but when the controls feel like they’re fighting against you and the save system is overly punishing, much of your drive to proceed is lost.",2022-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 6184d85e49c8e5ae95dacaa8,GameGrin,,75,"While not without its flaws, Industria offers a nice bite-sized experience with enough lore to keep you wanting to discover more.",2021-11-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 617c06e728b432432e4a1626,Niche Gamer,Frank Streva,70,"The shooting mechanics might not be as refined or satisfying as other FPS games on the market, but they get the job done. If you don’t mind the short length and minor technical issues, INDUSTRIA is a fairly enjoyable experience that you can complete in a single session.",2021-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 6178e781df320323c61314e5,JVL,Nyam Hazz,50,"INDUSTRIA is not a bad game, it is even rather not bad for a first try, especially with only two people behind.",2021-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 617811e77e0ef90f469391cd,SECTOR.sk,Matúš Štrba,60,"Industria could be a very interesting game, but it lacks depth, length, fun gunplay and a proper ending.",2021-10-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 61732605d17871eeebf20f1f,MonsterVine,Sean Halliday,70,"Short, solid and enjoyable, Industria’s price tag is the only real point of contention, but regardless of whatever price is paid, there’s a good game to be had.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 6176227ba8056001e167a200,TrueGaming,,65,INDUSTRIA makes a strong start and raises a range of questions that follow its strange events but fail to take advantage of these elements and end puzzlingly without answering most of those questions.,2021-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 617889d2df320323c6131492,NaviGames,,55,"Even with its artwork and personality, INDUSTRIA is a game that leaves us with a very bittersweet taste.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 616677bc8282176801276dc4,Oyungezer Online,Cevdet Emre Kızılcan,65,"Considering the 4-hour gameplay time and price tag, the cookie can be called a game. You can still expect some more discounts.",2021-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 6165f02b80594f6395b33c0d,Entertainium,Gareth Brading,,"Industria doesn’t outstay its welcome, but it could have done with more narrative meat on its bones, especially for the ending. It sets up a fascinating world I was interested to learn about, and left me eager for more. The shooting is nicely satisfying and the robot design is appropriately unnerving, meaning the dark hallways of the buildings of Hakavik always felt atmospheric and spooky. It needs some more patches to make the performance adequate, but I will be very interested to see what Bleakmill does next. I hope we’ll return to the world of Industria in the future.",2021-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 6163dc7b622fdc536eb6aa38,Gamerweb.pl,Kasjan Nowak,75,"Industria looks decent, has a lot of interesting ideas for itself. However, this does not change the fact that this is a title for one evening.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 6160b7fc3ad0c44038726347,The Escapist,Jesse Galena,,,2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 615d96c4290395221a1dfe2d,33bits,Erika Gonzalvez Nestares,70,"In INDUSTRY we will get into the shoes of Nora, a scientist who travels to a parallel world in search of her colleague Walter and of answers that can tell her what has happened to the people of that place. A compliant FPS whose best asset is to remind us of the great Half Life.",2021-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 61884eff3e6206d63efc9a85,The Game Crater,Henry Yu,40,"INDUSTRIA is a flawed experience that needs much more time in development to fix all the bugs and polish up the gameplay. While it introduces a world filled with interesting lore and backstory, it lacks substantially in all other categories.",2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 615c9793cfdb94163b99f494,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,70,"Industria lacks polish and isn't very long, but it's a well-made, interesting first-person shooter created with some clear talent.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,2dbb1debe54f4555805896caf7844470 5d867afc93765d67787881b2,Cubed3,Ofisil,50,"InnerSpace is beautiful... and that's all there is to say about it, because, as much as exploration games go, there are far better alternatives out there - with none of them feeling as disorienting as this one.",2019-02-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afc93765d6778788193,The Game is a Lie,Gabriel Carli,85,"InnerSpace is a relaxing experience, a polished game, a work of art. Unfortunately, only people who look for something more peaceful will be able to enjoy it, since it is so zen. The way in which it sets this alternative universe is exceptional, and even with a lacklustre narrative and not-so-clear objectives, it deserves the attention of many.",2018-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afc93765d67787881af,IGN,Evan Campbell,60,"InnerSpace definitely sticks the landing in creating a strange and stylish set of captivating worlds that are intriguing to explore. However, the flight controls and puzzles don't come close enough to those same high points.",2018-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afc93765d67787881a9,FNintendo,André Reis,60,"InnerSpace features overall interesting aesthetics and the variety of the vehicles presented is certainly something to keep in mind. Where it doesn't stand out, though, is on its lack of guidance, which can cause some frustrating moments for the players and more variety when it comes to the puzzles would be very much appreciated. As it is, InnerSpace leaves the feeling that its execution is below expected.",2018-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afc93765d6778788199,TrueAchievements,Rebecca Smith,70,"This game unfortunately doesn't quite reach the heights of the peers that provide its inspiration, although some will be happy just to find a title that allows them to experience it at their own pace.",2018-03-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afc93765d677878819c,Spaziogames,Nicolò Bicego,65,"Innerspace is certainly not a game for everyone: the lack of a map or anything of the sort makes it easy to get lost in the game, not knowing where to go or what to do. Some people might find that fascinating, while the majority of players will probably utterly despise it. Homewever, for those who dare, Innerspace has one of the most beautiful worlds we've ever seen to explore.",2018-02-19T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afc93765d67787881a6,Sirus Gaming,David Rix,50,"Overall, InnerSpace is a tough sell. It’s certainly not a unique game among its contemporaries and doesn’t even attempt much to try and differentiate itself. It does accomplish certain aspects of what it offers you, where it can be a tranquil and slow-paced ride, with an appropriate presentation that is pretty to look at. Its merits, however don’t out way its faults and can lead to a frustrating experience when looking at the whole package. InnerSpace doesn’t quite soar to the heights it needs to be a good game.",2018-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afc93765d6778788196,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,50,"The overall disorienting look made it tough to get my bearings, which naturally hurts the game's fun factor.",2018-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afc93765d677878817f,Pardis Game,Hamed Zahedi,60,"If you want to leave behind all the games with tons of mechanics and experience something a bit more subtle and different, this is the game for you",2018-02-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afc93765d677878819f,Nintendo Insider,Daniel Lipscombe,70,"A part of me wishes there was more to sink my teeth into with InnerSpace – a proper narrative, maybe, but that takes away from what a lovely experience it is. It takes away from how it looks, sounds and moves. Most of all, it would make the game something very different and that would be a real shame because this is a very charming concept fleshed out with a great eye for detail.",2018-02-03T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afa93765d67787880fc,Switching Worlds,Hooshan Torabi,77,"InnerSpace started off with me not knowing what to expect, but continued to get better and better. It's not perfect. It feels clunky when you keep crashing into walls when you don't want to. Flying around feels satisfying, though. It's beautiful to look at and relaxing to play while maintaining a fun factor. It's a unique game that is well executed and we need more of these.",2018-01-30T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afc93765d6778788182,Nintendojo,Andy Hoover,58,InnerSpace is definitely a game that earns plenty of kudos for the sheer effort and creativity put into it.,2018-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d677878816e,Invision Community,,50,"Perhaps not your average indie, but not quite on the same level as Little Nightmares or ABZU.",2018-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d6778788173,Geek Culture Podcast,Dean James,70,"With exploration being the key, InnerSpace is a great candidate for picking up and playing on the game when you have a few minutes here and there. This makes InnerSpace even more appealing on the Nintendo Switch, as long as you don’t mind the game’s hands-off approach with telling you what you need to do.",2018-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afc93765d6778788179,TechRaptor,Matthew Arrojas,55,"If you can make it through InnerSpace's frustrating and tedious lows, there is some degree of fun to be had. However, this game fails to hold a candle to many of the games it tries to emulate. If good, arcadey flying mechanics are all you need in a game, then this might be for you. There is little else on offer to set itself apart from the rest of the pack.",2018-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afc93765d6778788190,Generación Xbox,Alberto Rocha,58,"The elements that build the game, its concept, its control, its artistic style, and even its script, are between the acceptable and the outstanding, and nevertheless the game sometimes fails in a noisy way at the basic point of any game: to entertain the gamers.",2018-01-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d677878816c,Digitally Downloaded,,60,"Inner Space is not the perfect zen-game that it could have been. Despite moments of brilliance and an overall lovely aesthetic, there are mechanics which seem to be at odds with each other and thus the game seems conflicted.",2018-01-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afc93765d677878817c,Paste Magazine,Cameron Kunzelman,70,"Innerspace has all of the things I like in a game. It has an evocative plot, some well-executed flying and diving mechanics, and some tricky puzzles that genuinely require paying attention to the game world around you. All of this is, sadly, perched on top of a visual mode that made the game literally unplayable for me. A glorious few hours was all I could manage, but maybe you have the fortitude of eye and body to make it through the entire experience. I wish that I could.",2018-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d6778788170,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,65,"InnerSpace is a visually stunning game that ultimately fails to connect. It wants the player to explore and uncover its secrets, but places them in an environment that is deliberately confusing to the point of frustration.",2018-01-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d677878815e,Nintendo Enthusiast,Chris White,60,The real shame is that is not enough to really make InnerSpace fun to play. At best it feels like a chore and at worst you'll want to snap your Switch in half. If you can grasp the flight controls and are looking for a nonlinear story games then InnerSpace is available now on the Nintendo Switch.,2018-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d6778788158,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,62,"InnerSpace features a unique game world with some nice moments of quaint exploration and set pieces, but on the whole it's a bit too cramped and pricey to truly soar.",2018-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d6778788155,Handsome Phantom,Philip Neyman,65,An amazing experience impaired by its subpar direction.,2018-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afc93765d67787881a3,Flickering Myth,Shaun Munro,65,"While undeniably rough around the edges, the game’s enticing art-style, free-wheeling “do what you like” gameplay and ethereal musical score did nevertheless make most of my time with it both relaxing and enjoyable.",2018-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d6778788176,WellPlayed,Kieron Verbrugge,88,"More than just another artsy indie game, InnerSpace nearly earns a place among the greats were it not for niggling issues with the controls",2018-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d6778788169,Hardcore Gamer,James Cunningham,80,"While InnerSpace struggles a bit on the technical side of things, the core game is a wonderful flight though worn out but still beautiful sci-fi landscapes.",2018-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d6778788166,SwitchWatch,James Romero,60,"InnerSpace aims to soar high and you have to give the development team credit for their ambition. As an experience I found the concept and exploration intriguing but in practice as a game there is a lot to be desired. The gameplay is not cohesive at times and the game can feel rather aimless. Overall, InnerSpace won't be for everyone but some will love its break from traditional game design.",2018-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d6778788163,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,60,Innerspace has some strong elements to it though the progression isn't integrated well and it just leaves you wondering what's going on in it.,2018-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d6778788161,ThisGenGaming,Robby Bisschop,75,"It's an audiovisual masterpiece, but a flawed one.",2018-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d677878815b,Short Pause Gaming,Brent Felsing,70,"At the end of the day, Innerspace hit just enough of a chord with me to walk away appreciative of PolyKnight Games’ effort. As I made my way through the wonderfully detailed levels, I was in awe of just how many hidden secrets there were to discover. Figuring out the puzzles needed to progress through the different area was a nice challenge, and the boss battles were just as complex to figure out. For some, the controls may take some getting used to, but by the time the credits roll, you should have a firm grasp on the flying mechanics. I would’ve liked a much more impactful soundtrack to complement the game’s unique visual aesthetic, but that’s not the case here. I feel it would have enhanced the experience even more. That said, if you’re in the mood for an exploration game that will reward you for searching every inch of the map and offers up some challenging puzzles along the way, Innerspace will provide you with just such an experience.",2018-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d6778788152,PlayStation LifeStyle,Blake Grundman,90,"In case you couldn't tell, InnerSpace is a game that you should be playing. The well-realized worlds, exceptional aesthetic and compelling exploration mechanics complement each other tremendously well. If you can get past the occasional bout of unnecessary complex exposition, the evolution of each environment tells a compelling enough story to keep you enthralled from start to finish. Drop everything and check out what deserves to be one of the sleeper hits of 2018.",2018-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d6778788150,PS4Blog.net,,85,"Overall, Innerspace is a very relaxing, charming, and beautifully colorful release on PlayStation 4. The gameplay mechanics, art style, and music come together to give us a very interesting release that is definitely worth your time and money. Trophy hunters will be able to aim at getting a Platinum trophy added to their collection, which is always a plus, right? Kudos to PolyKnight Games and Aspyr for working to release this one, since it's a great addition to the PS4 library.",2018-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d677878814d,TheSixthAxis,Miguel Moran,50,"InnerSpace manages to craft a bright, bizarre and beautiful world that is probably the best example of the phrase “eye candy” I can think of. Unfortunately, the act of exploring and navigating that serene, majestic world often times felt like a headache. The poor frame rate on Switch and no clear horizons made flying and swimming in InnerSpace far less enjoyable than the idea of those actions ever was.",2018-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d677878814a,IGN Spain,David Soriano,60,"Despite its lack of ambition, InnerSpace fulfills what it promises: a calm exploration title with much more underlying narrative than the average of its genre.",2018-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d6778788147,Critical Hit,Alessandro Barbosa,65,"InnerSpace wears its inspirations on its sleeve, and manages to replicate the tranquil atmosphere it's clearly aiming for. Its flight is enjoyable, with breath-taking views and colourful planets to poke around in. But it's progression and overall narrative really buckle under the weight, making the crumbling Inverse a wasted space for this otherwise relaxing exploration title.",2018-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d6778788144,COGconnected,Alexander Thomas,75,"relies entirely on its beautiful art style and effortless exploration to tell the story, and in this it succeeds.",2018-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d6778788141,Nintendo Life,Ryan Craddock,60,"InnerSpace is a really intriguing title that we wish we didn't want to ever put down; the game's worlds give such a strong sense of amazement that you will want to spend every second flying through them. Unfortunately, you'll likely be left too frustrated by the sometimes near-impossible-to-find story progression tasks to keep going. We really want to love this game, and we very nearly did, but we just can't quite manage it.",2018-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d677878813e,GameSpew,Kyle Bradford,60,"InnerSpace is, without a doubt, an interesting experience. Despite its annoying inconveniences, it is a relaxing experience from start to finish.",2018-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d6778788138,IGN Italy,Marco Esposto,78,Good atmosphere between music and sillence. A brief dream about flying and diving.,2018-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afb93765d6778788135,NintendoWorldReport,Perry Burkum,80,"There were many times where I was at the point of feeling completely lost, only to find that just around the corner contained the clue to unlock my next destination. While the controls could use a bit more polish, InnerSpace really came to be a beautiful experience that I grew to love. Nothing was handed to me, but I felt like I was actually charting the land and helping understand what had happened in this mystical world that was presented before me. If an ambient and memorizing adventure is what you're in the mood for, don't be afraid to explore the depths of InnerSpace.",2018-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d867afa93765d6778788129,TheXboxHub,Gareth Brierley,80,"It’s not a game that is going to be for everyone, and there are problems with direction, getting lost, and the onset of motion sickness. But overall it works great.",2018-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,95e8b0adb366410c892f8f6fc8ac1bfa 5d866e2193765d677873800e,Reno Gazette-Journal,Jason Hidalgo,60,"RIDE does a good job with providing a solid racing effort for motorcycles and filling an underserved niche but it admittedly lacks the extra oomph and polish seen in triple-A car racers. Fans of the genre will love the myriad options for bikes and customization. Load times, dated graphics and some bugs, however, knock down the experience a peg or two. It won't be for everyone but folks looking for a solid bike racing experience on the track and the street might want to give this game a proverbial ride.",2016-01-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2093765d6778737f5d,Worth Playing,Brian Dumlao,55,"Ride represents an attempt at continuing where Tourist Trophy left off two console generations ago. The focus on more sim-based motorcycle racing and the attention paid to the bikes is great for fans of two-wheeled vehicles. However, its technical issues really hinder the enjoyment, and what's left is further marred by other problems that would turn away any motorcycle game novices. For now, only die-hard motorcycle fans should give this a rental; everyone else should wait until a sequel can hopefully polish up these shortcomings.",2015-11-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2293765d6778738029,G4@Syfygames,"Grant Patterson,Kevin Tucker",35,"There's so very little to salvage from this wreck, and even less enjoyment to be had. This game is the polar opposite of fun. Avoid at all costs.",2015-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2093765d6778737f9c,GameZone,Mike Boccher,0,"RIDE is currently the only motorcycle game that truly embodies the fullness of the world of supersport racing with the perfect blend of motorcycle variety, environments and realistic game play. If only RIDE had a bigger budget along the lines of a Need for Speed or Forza Motorsport, but that doesn't detract from the overall game play whatsoever. RIDE is something that both casual racers can appreciate as well as passionate riders.",2015-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2193765d6778738013,COGconnected,Trevor Houston,60,With over 100 bikes included in the game ranging from classic to pro-circuit bikes RIDE does an excellent job delivering an authentic motorbike experience.,2015-10-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2193765d6778737fed,CGMagazine,Cody Orme,75,"Ride is a middle ground between arcade fun, and simulation-style detail.",2015-10-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e1f93765d6778737f4a,Digitally Downloaded,,70,"Playing and becoming acquainted with Ride, it's easy to figure out what the developers appreciate about riding. They love the freedom. They cherish the focus. But mostly, they honor the craftsmanship of motorcycle conceptualisation, and the unique skill it takes to maneuver a bike under pressure. It's just too bad that the same admiration wasn't applied to characteristics beyond how the motorcycles look and feel.",2015-10-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2093765d6778737f75,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,80,"Ride seems to be a spiritual successor to MotoGP. While I didn't play those game back in the day, I can say I enjoyed my time with Ride. It is a niche genre, but this game is well done when it comes to creating a simulation motorcycle racing game that celebrates the culture. It looks nice, plays well, and has just enough in it to make it feel like both simulation and arcade at the same time. Motorcycle racing fans should give this one a shot. There's a lot of content in here for the bike enthusiasts to enjoy.",2015-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2093765d6778737f60,Hardcore Gamer,Jeremy Peeples,70,"Ride has far more good points than bad. As a motorcycle racer, it's exciting and manages to stand out in a fairly crowded market. As a sim racing game, it's accessible and plays like a dream right away. It is hurt quite a bit by horrendous load times on the PS4 and many players on Steam have experienced issues with it — so it might be best to wait a while before buying that version. The PS4 version is solid, though, and worth a purchase for racing fans.",2015-10-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2293765d6778738026,Examiner,Leo Reyna,60,"As previously stated, there's nothing wrong with the game. It offers a decent racing experience and nothing more. But considering all the high-profiled racing games on the market, it's a shame motorcycle enthusiasts have to settle for average.",2015-10-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2093765d6778737f6a,PlayStation LifeStyle,Tyler Treese,80,"Ride is a great racing title from veteran studio Milestone S.r.l.. It manages to have depth for veteran players, while also being accessible to new racers. If you're sick of driving cars, and want a new challenge then Ride will offer up a fun one to master.",2015-10-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2193765d6778737fbb,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,64,"Ride's exhilarating character eventually fades into a tedious milieu of assertive persistence. The loop of wanting to complete races to get better bikes and parts eventually breaks into a dead end, and the speed and power of exciting motorcycles slows into a chore. Motorcycle enthusiasts are an exemption, but for others it's hard to look at Ride as anything more than Another Racing Game. ",2015-10-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2193765d6778737fcd,USgamer,Jaz Rignall,70,"This spiritual successor to Tourist Trophy delivers exciting and challenging racing action that's thoroughly enjoyable. However, graphics that feel more last generation than this, rather weak sound, and very slow loading times take the edge off the overall experience.",2015-10-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2193765d6778738010,AR12Gaming,Alan Walsh,70,"RIDE was a brave step-forward for Milestone and while the game greatly delivers on content, it has a variety of issues from bugs to crazy-long loading times.",2015-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2093765d6778737f6d,games(TM),Jonathan Gordon,50,A grand idea that gets stuck in first gear,2015-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2193765d6778737fca,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,50,"Ride has some genuinely good moments going into the corner, but it fails to remember that it needs to hit the throttle in order to power on through ahead of the pack. Competent, but hardly excellent.",2015-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2193765d6778738008,TrueAchievements,Dave Horobin,60,"It's clear to see that Milestone has set out with the best intentions in a genre that they clearly love. However, RIDE is adequate in most areas but doesn't have the same amount of polish and set of features that are found in other leading racing games. With a lack of online leaderboards to provide any challenge among friends, once you hit the number one spot in the World Tour, only the hardcore racing fans will find any reason to return to the game. The game features a large choice of stunningly recreated motorcycles to purchase and upgrade and there's enough here to keep hardcore racing fans and motorcycle enthusiasts attention for a while; ultimately, though, if you aren't a fan of the genre then RIDE will do very little to persuade you otherwise.",2015-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2193765d6778737fc7,GamingBolt,Kurtis Simpson,80,"Ride is a game that provides truly excellent gameplay that's both solid and rewarding. A few minor annoyances hold the game back, none of which break the factors of enjoyment and immersion.",2015-04-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2193765d6778737fb5,Impulsegamer,Peter Bourke,72,"In conclusion Ride is good motorbike experience on the PlayStation 4 with some better than average gameplay, decent controls and some enjoyable racing. Graphically, it is a good looking game on the PS4 but some tracks do lack finesse but overall, the bikes handle well and Ride will definitely find a place amongst the hearts of virtual motorbike riders from around the world.",2015-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2193765d6778737fb8,Pure Xbox,Ken Barnes,40,"There's the essence of a good game in here - make no mistake about it - but it really is very, very hard to see it with all the problems in the way. We'd like to think that the development team at Milestone is working on patches for the game, but whether that's the case or not with their next attempt – MotoGP 15 – being released in only two months, remains to be seen.",2015-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2193765d6778737fbe,Dealspwn,Brendan Griffiths,80,Ride is one of the best bike racing games in years and is much more appealing than the dry offerings of Moto GP or SBK. The bikes are fantastically detailed and there are enough handling options to appeal to any race fan. Moving most events to new road circuits was a great idea too for those of you bored with the Moto GP calendar.,2015-04-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e1f93765d6778737f48,Game Debate,,80,"All in all, this is a game to buy and then spend some serious time with. Sure, there's a lot about it that's a bit corny but happily the corn is confined to the parts of the game that don't really matter. It's the racing in RIDE that's king.",2015-04-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2093765d6778737f63,Eurogamer,Martin Robinson,75,"All of which feeds into Ride's bigger problem. There's not quite enough here to satisfy bike lovers, and certainly nothing to make bike lovers of the merely curious. Ride isn't a failure, but nor is a particularly great game, and like Milestone's previous efforts it's a noble attempt that just falls shy of its targets - even if it does often succeed in scratching an itch you might not have known was there. ",2015-04-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2193765d677873800b,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,80,"Visually the game is clean, with nice textures and excellent presentation. The motorcycles truly are the stars of the show though; beautifully modelled, they are filled with intricate details and are a pleasure to look at",2015-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2193765d6778737fc4,Push Square,Sammy Barker,50,"RIDE's adequate in almost all areas, but it's never going to offer the ride of your life. There's a clear passion for motorcycles on display here, and petrol heads will appreciate the depth of the tinkering that's on offer – but the on-track experience is far too clinical to confidently capture the pastime that the developer is so enthusiastic about. If you want to build up a stable of obsessively rendered motorcycles, each tuned to your exacting tastes, then this may get your internal engine roaring for a while – but everyone else will find a competently made racing game that, beneath all of the gusto of its creepy announcer, never really hits top gear.",2015-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2193765d6778737faf,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,65,"RIDE gets you the closest to the feeling of riding a motorbike possible with a controller in your hands, but is neither an exciting racer nor a particularly impressive looking PS4 title.",2015-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5d866e2093765d6778737f78,God is a Geek,Dan Naylor,80,The Gran Turismo of motorbikes.,2015-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 610467822ebe5eae4098e10c,GameOctane,Jason Germino,58,"Windbound is a decently fun game. Through the story didn't pull me in, the visuals and upgrading the ship were what kept me wanting to play more. If you're a fan of Windwaker, Windbound may not satisfy your craving with the survival pieces added in. But if you're looking for a different survival game, or if the premise of Windbound sounds like it will float your boat? Grab it!",2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f9049d3fce0972e4e5f82fb,But Why Tho?,Eva Herinkova,40,"Overall, though, Windbound’s visual and atmospheric aesthetic just can’t save the gameplay. I wanted to love Windbound as a fan of survival games and cel-shaded visuals, but the world was too empty and uninteresting to make the adventure worth it. The survival mechanics were almost unnecessary, making the trek through the world feel even more pointless and empty than it should have. Windbound is an attempt to combine narrative, survival, exploration and aesthetic into one package and fails on every count.",2020-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f819654fce0972e4e5f6cb6,Entertainium,Gareth Brading,,"Windbound is fine for a short pleasure cruise, but you're unlikely to want to complete the full voyage.",2020-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f7c6fde839d422425c7e4de,Gameblog,Jonathan Bushle,60,"Windbound is a survival game with rogue lite components. If the game have good ideas and design, the controls lacks of ergonomy, and the game is quite repetitive.",2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f612591f7c1f130627f695e,Games Xtreme,Jason Italic,80,"Though a few rough edges keep the game short of perfection, Windbound nonetheless is an excellently crafted and conceived take on the survival-exploration genre built on gorgeous aesthetic and storytelling.",2020-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f6fcc27cc71e361680c885b,New Game Network,Kiran Manan,59,"Windbound offers a simply adequate sailing adventure. The crafting system is predictable, the story simplistic, and the world is beautiful but quite empty. You might find some enjoyment from the bigger islands toward the end of the game, but not everyone will have the patience to make it that far.",2020-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f68b2250ce70c230df04a93,VGChartz,Jacob James,40,Whatever potential Windbound had went down with the ship.,2020-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f65f3365ac19625d336c3ae,NookGaming,Fabio Rodrigues,60,"Windbound is a beautiful game. I do feel that the vibrancy of the islands had to be toned down for Switch. Lush plant life had to be limited, making the terrain feel a bit barren. Food will degrade and there is a weapon durability system. The game wants you to utilize the crafting. As already mentioned, I enjoyed the game. More so when I switched over to the “Story” mode. I can’t, however, recommend this game at full price. The glitches make it feel a bit unpolished. The lifeless world is not great. There’s potential, but it hasn’t been realized fully.",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f613b67f7c1f130627f6983,GameCrate,Angelo D'Argenio,55,"Windbound is a game that sounds good on paper but in practice, it falls apart. It's a very interesting case study in design that takes inspiration from certain games yet doesn't quite understand what made them fun in the first place.",2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f5ffb9ff7c1f130627f66f7,LevelUp,,65,"Windbound shines at first glance for its beautiful landscapes and a mix of survival themes with good sea-navigation mechanics, yet it falls short putting these ingredients into action. It's a game that becomes fun if you manage to overcome the learning curve, but it becomes very tedious and frustrating after a few hours.",2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f5fafebf7c1f130627f66ad,XboxEra,Genghis Husameddin,85,"This game was certainly a unique experience. I enjoyed its simplicity, struggled with its challenges, and had fun in the process. The visuals were pleasing, accompanied by clean image quality, and the music was fitting and a tad charming in the process. Despite my frustrations with the moments of platforming here and there and the eventual repetitiveness of the gameplay loop, if I were to ever hunker for a survivalist’s challenge again, I would definitely come back to Windbound.",2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f5f2880f7c1f130627f64da,Gaming Nexus,Lee Mehr,80,"More enticing systemically than it is narratively, Windbound nevertheless succeeds as a sojourner's adventure of striving for survival and greater understanding.",2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f5b5be3f7c1f130627f608a,Worth Playing,Andreas Salmen,63,"Windbound looked to be a great many things, but it turned out to be a standard survival-roguelike crossover with some promising areas that never reached their full potential. An overly cruel death mechanic and repeating vistas are what ultimately drag down an otherwise solid and partially fun survival game. With the right expectations, Windbound is a solid offering that doesn't stray too far from its survival core.",2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f58e7a4f7c1f130627f5c27,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,60,"Windbound seeks to move beyond the “emergent story through gameplay” standard among survival games, and while it succeeds somewhat, I think it still has some room to grow. There are also some balance issues with some of the systems that the developers have talked about tuning post-launch, so it is entirely possible that Windbound will grow into something that feels overall really polished, but at present it just isn’t quite hitting all the right notes for me. There’s a lot to like about Windbound, and maybe with a little more time and care, there will be a lot to love. For now, it’s a strong concept with some really well implemented mechanics that just leaves me wanting for the better, more fleshed out version of this same thing. In the meantime though, it is a joyful, bright game that has enough going for it that you may want to keep dipping your toes back in. Just know that the waters may be a tad more shallow than they appear.",2020-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f6893700ce70c230df04a52,Otaku Gamers UK,Jay Davies,40,"Overall I can’t say I fully enjoyed my experience with Windbound, but I could have without the issues",2020-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f558929f7c1f130627f5320,Siliconera,Keri Honea,60,"In the end, after figuring out every Chapter was essentially second verse, same as the first, I stopped exploring. I stopped trying to get better gear. All I needed was enough food to keep me alive as I sail from one island to the next, climbing towers, activating beacons, rinse, and repeat.",2020-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f537f2df7c1f130627f4f18,Wccftech,Chris Wray,45,"Windbound wants to offer a deep story backed up by rewarding exploration, crafting and survival in a beautiful open world. However, it only really lands the beautiful open world part of this, with it getting close to the line with the rewarding exploration and crafting aspects. The problem is that for all it wants to offer, Windbound is just too shallow and repetitive and offers no real replay value.",2020-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f514dcaf7c1f130627f4b8e,Shacknews,Josh Hawkins,60,"Unfortuntely, if you’re looking for a great survival roguelike to put your time into, then you’re probably better off setting sail in more abundant seas.",2020-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f5143f8f7c1f130627f4b59,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,0,"While Windbound may have some good ideas, the overall experience just isn’t worth it. It feels more like a mess of things thrown together without any of those things having the depth necessary in order to make a fun video game. The combat is barebones and clunky, the survival mechanics feel tacked-on, and the core game loop just isn’t satisfying.",2020-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f50867ef7c1f130627f4867,DASHGAMER.com,Dan Rizzo,50,"There’s a lot to learn from Nintendo’s initial offerings, and Brisbane based indie studio may have a bright future but much like the title’s “Survival” mode, Windbound sets sail into tumultuous tides that may have washed them ashore, and back to the drawing board.",2020-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5fb835e7038871749d415f09,Level Down Games,Kyle Vaughn,40,"Earlier in August, another boat-faring game by the name of Spiritfarer was also released, and which I also reviewed, and if you are going to get one game about boats and oceans this month, get Spiritfarer. In fact, I would have a difficult time recommending Windbound over almost any game, and for almost any reason. In most regards, Windbound struggles to feel like a game at all, instead playing like a demo for a far-from-release Kickstarter project, or the alpha build of a new engine, where game mechanics have only been implemented for testing purposes. This isn't an early access project, but is a full release with an audacious asking price of $29.99 for an adventure that, according to Steam metrics, took me all of 4.3 hours to breeze through. The best part is that it only took me less than five hours to see the ending credits. Oh well, at least Tony Hawk comes out this week. DON'T LET ME DOWN, TONY!",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f4fb7dff7c1f130627f46ee,PlayStation Universe,Joe Apsey,60,"Windbound is a serviceable survival game that offers a unique sailing experience to keep hardcore fans of the genre interested. But with simplistic and bland-feeling combat and an experience that doesn't engage with its narrative (despite promising to), Windbound isn't recommended at full price.",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f4f7a81f7c1f130627f4695,The Games Machine,Alessandro Alosi,75,"Windbound has several interesting ideas and is very nice to look at and listen to, but unfortunately the experience suffers from some flaws – for example, the procedural generation doesn't make for particularly interesting level design. But above everything else, it lacks rhythm.",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f4e7987f7c1f130627f4461,ZTGD,Ken McKown,60,Windbound is a fantastic adventure wrapped in a questionable package.,2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f4e643df7c1f130627f43e1,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,70,"Windbound is most certainly not the Zelda-lite adventure that you may have expected it to be, but it still manages to pull off an impressively well-made survival experience that's fun to roam around in for a few hours. The open-ended progression, pleasing art style, and relaxing pace make this one an easy recommendation for fans of the survival genre, though it's held back from greatness due to issues with repetition. Still, it's tough to go wrong with what's on offer here; you might want to give this one a look.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f4e1ce5f7c1f130627f4314,IGN Spain,David Soriano,60,"Windbound starts off promisingly, but after a few hours it already seems to have shown everything it has to offer and from there we will only be hooked on solving its narrative mystery based on repeatability of objectives.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f4dc6adf7c1f130627f429b,IGN,Tristan Ogilvie,50,"Neither compelling as a survival simulation nor captivating as a story-based experience, Windbound is all at sea.",2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f5bb486f7c1f130627f6112,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,67.5,"So overall, Windbound is a lighter survival experience that I would recommend if you’re looking for a more relaxing experience. Regardless of the modes, there’s never anything that will outright destroy your rafts or kill you because you landed on its island. Taken at your own pace, this is perfect for those quiet Sunday afternoons where you have nothing planned and simply want to listen to the sounds of the waves or some light ambient music.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f4d501c62b431526f8e33d3,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,65,"Windbound is a story based survival game set across five procedurally generated worlds. It features a cool boat building mechanic and a strong sense of discovery, but some of its systems and mechanics get in the way and can strip the fun away.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f4d3ce362b431526f8e3389,Nintendo Times,Chris Laramie,75,"GOOD - Windbound attempts to combine Zelda-like visuals and gameplay with the survival genre of gaming that has become so popular over the past decade. For the most part it works, but there are some small issues like long loading, pop-in graphics, and less than ideal UI that hold it back from greatness. Still, there’s a lot of fun to discover here!",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f4d147b62b431526f8e3320,VideoGamer,Joshua Wise,70,"The more I played the less the goings-on of the narrative bothered me, and the more I relished the wavelike rhythm of the action: the roll and crash of sailing and breaking to alight for supplies.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f4cff6e62b431526f8e3247,Digitally Downloaded,,60,"In survival games, death is supposed to mean something. Loss of progress represents the stakes; repetition is the barrier of entry. For players ready to take that plunge, there are some far-and-few-between moments of Windbound which are exhilarating.",2020-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f492bbb62b431526f8e2eab,MonsterVine,Frank Wood,70,"Windbound is a fun experience that often finds you wishing for a little bit more: more responsive combat, a few quality of life features, and the ability to control the wind to name a few.",2020-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5fb82b81038871749d415eb2,Area Xbox,,75,"The sound and art style of windbounds makes it standout on the adventure genre, sadly this is a tough act to follow and the combat and mechanics are a bit lacking.",2020-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f4d20e962b431526f8e3370,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson,70,"Windbound strikes me as a victim of overachieving — it wants to do so much that it ends up tripping over its own feet. Is it a survival game? Yes. Is it an exploration game? Also yes. Is it a crafting game? Yes again. Is it a story-driven game? Yep. Does it do any of those things perfectly? No. You need to explore to move onto the next area, but you’re tethered in place because the survival mechanics are a little too overbearing. Topped off with a more nuanced story told through a repetitive loop, Windbound’s balance is less a scale and more a see-saw, swinging from one side to the other with the player clinging on for dear life. It’s still a solid experience and one that I would recommend, but carefully, and only to fans of the survival genre. If you’re looking for another Breath of the Wild or Wind Waker, breeze past this title.",2020-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f4cf91262b431526f8e31dc,Impulsegamer,John Werner,100,"""Windbound"" is a beautiful journey that says a lot without needing to rely on spoken dialogue.",2020-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5fae7079038871749d415036,GamePro,Linda Sprenger,58,"Windbound looks pretty, but lets you get frustrated and bored while playing.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5fa46d16fce0972e4e5fa011,Rapid Reviews UK,Domenic Paolo,50,"With just a single trailer, Windbound captivated the minds of many gamers. As more news came out about this indie title, anticipation grew larger and larger. Developed by 5 Lives Studios and published by the illustrious Deep Silver, the journey known as Windbound has finally seen its release on today’s consoles.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f589739f7c1f130627f5b66,Thumbsticks,Callum Williams,70,"Windbound almost feels like a mixing pot of some of this decade’s most visually striking and compelling games, and for the most part, the end result is surprisingly effective. It could do with more depth, but its focus on exploration and fantastic ship-building mechanics make for a pretty liberating survival experience.",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 5f4fa474f7c1f130627f46b8,GAMES.CH,Joel Kogler,79,"A Rogue-Like Survival games that put the player in the role of a shipwrecked girl looking for the remains of her tribe. While it’s falling into common trappings for the genre with annoying inventory management and a ridiculously hungry protagonist, the overall charming atmosphere and surprising late-game depth make this indie game worth checking out!",2020-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,13e70cb21eda428dbdf8d8b0a013880f 624ea71e008489e208d7b041,Capsule Computers,Admir Brkic,45,The only redeeming quality of this remaster is that it might convince you to play the original instead.,2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 6048924f529d50e69fa102b8,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,60,"You have to be willing to forgive quite a bit to enjoy Crysis Remastered. Questionable enemy AI is bad enough, but a reduction in content is baffling, and the effort feels incomplete because of it. The extra lighting is nice, but the spotty performance is the real sore spot, as it ensures that a polished and well-performing version of the game is simply unattainable. Unless you have issues trying to run the original on your system or absolutely need controller support, you're probably better off skipping this until a better, proper remaster comes along.",2021-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 600f15850f8974118c938fd1,Twisted Voxel,Salal Awan,60,Crysis Remastered is a missed opportunity for a cult-classic to rejuvenate on modern platforms. There are too many issues to consider this remaster worthy of its name.,2021-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5fa84f28038871749d4142db,GameGrin,Blake Hawthorn,65,I quite enjoyed the time I spent with Crysis Remastered. The game does hold up well to this day however the performance issues and the frustrating AI really hindered my enjoyment.,2020-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f8d4059fce0972e4e5f7d94,PSX Brasil,Rui Celso,55,"Crysis Remastered had everything to be a captivating, engaging and action-packed game. However, there are so many problems, that not even the beauty of the remastered graphics can save it.",2020-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f881883fce0972e4e5f7419,RedTieGuy,Basil Frank,60,,2020-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f86cc0afce0972e4e5f7173,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,50,"You can now run Crysis, but you shouldn't bother running this version at this current state, because Crysis Remastered deserves better than this!",2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f8342d2fce0972e4e5f6dce,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,92,"If you want to test your system and see just how much power you can put out (within the confines of a CPU limited game engine), then this will still show you what your rig is capable of. If you want a game that is perhaps the closest you can get to the opening fire fight of Predator (with similar otherworldly interference taking over) then this is without doubt a game you should grab! If you've played it before but don't know where you put your CD-ROM or even your DVD copy of the game, this might be a good excuse to shell out for a new digital version. Even if you just want a fun sci-fi action first person shooter with some fun future tech and some lovely visuals… grab a copy!",2020-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f7df97d3e66016bf9ecc465,WayTooManyGames,Kyle Nicol,65,"As a fan of the original Crysis it’s very hard to recommend this remaster. The changes to the art direction on top of the missing content and technical issues make this arguably the worst version of the game to play. Though if you have no other way to experience it, then there is some enjoyment to be had with it.",2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f797e73839d422425c7e187,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,70,Crysis Remastered is still a solid first-person shooter in 2020 but more could’ve been done to make it better. The open-ended gameplay still makes running around in the Nanosuit a fun power trip but the problems with enemy AI do sour the experience a bit. If you never played Crysis or were a die-hard fan there is fun to be had here but you may want to wait for a sale or for some tuning to be applied.,2020-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f75878a839d422425c7dd93,Spaziogames,,66,"Crysis Remastered is a lazy console port that weighs a lot even on modern PCs: it shows an incredible work of art on global illumination, but the performances are held back by some bad choices.",2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 616e4a7df64fd3ad487a6da3,Game Rant,Joshua Duckworth,50,"Crysis Remastered is not a full-price retail release, instead opting for $29.99 on the Microsoft Store and other retailers. As such, it's best to see this game for what it is: a budget game that won't particularly wow but contains some levels of nostalgia. Even if it's far below what was expected of the original, there is still fun to be had with this remaster.",2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 616e4a50f64fd3ad487a6da1,SomosXbox,Daniel Villagrasa,48,Crysis Remastered is a game that will pass without pain or glory for the players. This edition tries to remaster the mythical game of 2007 with a horrific result.,2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f74d2a9839d422425c7dd28,TheSixthAxis,Thomas Hughes,60,"Honestly, it's difficult to recommend Crysis Remastered. Its premise and design remain impressive to this day, but poor optimisation makes it difficult for players to enjoy the new graphical additions. If you already own a copy of Crysis, you aren't going to miss out on much here.",2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f74abd6cc71e361680c902e,COGconnected,Lou Sytsma,55,"This is a rather cursory attempt at a remaster. The use of downgraded assets, missing content, no DLC, no multiplayer, and no ability to quick save are all big letdowns. One thing the remaster does carry on though is the legacy of the original game in being able to run in a smooth and consistent manner. Further patches may improve the game but in its current state, the only reaction possible with this release is disappointment.",2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f762a33839d422425c7def9,Generación Xbox,Pedro del Pozo,78,"WWE 2k Battlegrounds brings us the craziest and funniest wrestling, but it ends up being repetitive.Crysis Remastered reminds us of the great classic it was and how entertaining it was, but falls short in its efforts to bring it back up to date.",2020-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f74ce02839d422425c7dd1e,FingerGuns,Greg Hicks,40,"What could have served as a reminder to how good it once was, Crysis Remastered is instead a broken mess that needed a lot longer in the oven. Terrible AI and awful graphical glitches just suck any semblance of fun out of this.",2020-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f736abdcc71e361680c8e11,PlayStation LifeStyle,Brianna Reeves,60,"While many a fan of the franchise hopes Crysis 2 and 3 rereleases are also on the cards, this particular outing doesn't inspire much confidence that those two games will receive the love and care they deserve.",2020-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f733a49cc71e361680c8dab,Wccftech,Kai Powell,65,"Long heralded as the pinnacle of graphical performance, the Remastering of Crysis leaves much to be desired with a style of combat and fidelity that can't quite match its contemporaries on PlayStation and Xbox",2020-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f721d5bcc71e361680c8afd,Total Gaming Network,Shawn Zipay,40,"There just is not very much to praise here. If you enjoyed the colorful sandbox action of the original, you will probably find some enjoyment with Crysis Remastered. If you are like me and thought that the original was lacking, even back in 2007, you will not find any reason to pick this up in the here and now. It is also hard to recommend the game in 2020 when so many other games have come and gone that have better stories, better writing, and better gameplay in every conceivable way. It's a very dated game, but at least the water looks pretty.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f71f352cc71e361680c8a40,Windows Central,Brendan Lowry,60,"Crysis Remastered has beautiful lighting and textures, but a stylistic misunderstanding of the original as well as technical issues galore make this remaster feel lacking.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f71d0f8cc71e361680c89f8,GameMAG,,50,"Even if some can still argue about how good the gunplay feels by today's standards, there is one thing we can say for sure - this remaster is unapologetically lazy.",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f71c72ecc71e361680c89f2,GamingBolt,Will Borger,60,Crysis Remastered is an uneven remaster that highlights the greatness of the original game while failing to deliver a definitive edition of the game. Crysis deserved better.,2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f71ab79cc71e361680c89da,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,65,"Crysis Remastered is a very pretty game when it runs smoothly, which sadly isn't often. That said, it's still a satisfying shooter, even if the AI needed more of an overhaul than the graphics",2020-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f709425cc71e361680c88e3,PlayStation Universe,Joe Apsey,60,"Crysis Remastered is still the same game you remember, but for the most part, this remaster doesn't sufficiently improve the game's visuals enough. The lighting can look good, but dated textures and gameplay, poor AI, and a number of bugs and glitches hold this remaster back. Crysis Remastered is only worth checking out if you haven't experienced the game yet.",2020-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f843b38fce0972e4e5f6e53,Oyungezer Online,Onur Kaya ,60,"In highest settings, it will still melt the insides of your PC and if I was rating it based on its ability to do just that, it would get a ""12 out of 10"" from me. As a game and a remaster though, it gets a mere 6.",2020-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f7118fecc71e361680c897a,Checkpoint Gaming,Elliot Attard,60,"I’m glad I was able to dive back into a game I genuinely consider to be one of my favourite shooters from back in the day. It feels a little more cliché now than it did back in 2007, but you can still see why Crysis was able to make such a name for itself. With more than serviceable gameplay and narrative, Crysis Remastered is worth a play for those who are yet to check this title out. Although with visuals that feel a little underwhelming, I wonder if those who already own the original would get much out of this remaster.",2020-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f6f88cacc71e361680c87b4,Skewed & Reviewed,Gareth von Kallenbach,60,Crysis: Remastered is a nice trip down memory lane but pails when compared to more modern games in terms of enjoyment as I think a new game in the series would have been better.,2020-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f6c9ccecc71e361680c8284,Push Square,Graham Banas,50,"But with all these setbacks, perhaps the age old question of 'Can you run Crysis?' should be refrained. Maybe we should instead be asking, why would you want to?",2020-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f6c8057cc71e361680c8231,Movies Games and Tech,Sean McCarthy,60,"CRYSIS Remastered is fun to play but its very much dated now and the issues this has only makes it stand out far more which is why it would have been better to have remastered all the series for the same asking price rather than just the first game and showing that this 2007 game, even with 2020 shine applied to it, still feels and plays like a 2007 game.",2020-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 616e4a30f64fd3ad487a6d9f,Everyeye.it,Alessandro Bruni,67,"Crysis Remastered is not a lazy and indolent re-edition, of those carried out only to make money and finance more important projects. This is evidenced by the commitment shown by Crytek in creating a completely new technique to bring, for the first time ever, ray tracing on the consoles of the current generation. Unfortunately, however, the result of these efforts fails to fully satisfy the senses of the players, and ends up highlighting other aspects of the technical sector much less exciting.",2020-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f8af2c3fce0972e4e5f7b97,Hynerd.it,,60,"Crysis Remastered enhances the appearance of a prodigy that in 2007 deterred millions of players around the world with its greed for performance. Those who saw their dreams shattered at the time can now easily run this re-proposal on their computer, which struggles to innovate, leaving ample room for the qualities, but above all the limits, of the original work.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f6a0a1f1fcd6d0a4490b02a,IGN Italy,Davide Giulivi,70,"A remastered version that improves some graphics aspects of the original and preserves its gameplay, but is plagued by poor optimization and suffer bad framerates even on the most powerful hardware.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f6a04a01fcd6d0a4490b01b,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,60,"Crysis was a technical marvel thirteen years ago, and in some respects still is. It was the game to beat in terms of graphics and benchmarks for so many years. Crysis Remastered tries to insert itself into that conversation again, but it’s just not there yet. It’s clear that Crytek and Saber Interactive have made some mistakes here, with removing features deemed essential to the experience, cutting a level inexplicably, and making visual changes that affect the mood. It’s not a mediocre remaster, just disappointing and hamstrung in places you wouldn’t expect. Crysis Remastered is still a solid science-fiction shooter sandbox, lacking things that are supposed to be the barometer of PC gaming excellence in favor for what seems to be console compromises.",2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f69eed31fcd6d0a4490afdd,The Digital Fix,David Carcasole,90,Crysis still holds up as a fun and exciting popcorn style action game that is an excellent addition to anyone's library.,2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f6900f2ca49e8492001619a,Noisy Pixel,Azario Lopez,70,"Crysis Remastered is more of a capsule from a simpler time of the first-person shooting genre. Playing is undoubtedly fun because of the various things that players can do, with the inclusion of tight gunplay and engaging missions. However, I can’t help but wish for a complete remake because the age of this adventure holds it back from being anything more than a way for us to show our kids the terrible mechanics and AI that we used to put up with.",2020-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f687c4b0ce70c230df04a24,SECTOR.sk,Peter Dragula,75,"This game is still amusing, but remaster seems to be half-finished and with too high system requirements.",2020-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f6879640ce70c230df04a21,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,80,"Crysis Remastered lives up to its name by putting even the most modern and performing hardware under pressure. All in all, the graphical makeover is pretty competent, despite some smudges here and there.",2020-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5fb5c6a8038871749d415b21,Areajugones,Antonio Vallejo Taslimi,70,"The 2007 shooter returns loaded with countless visual enhancements, as well as being once again relevant as a benchmark tool. Although with some rough mechanics, the fun is still there, and visiting the Lingshan Islands has never been so vibrant.",2020-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 5f64c4c25ac19625d336c1ab,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,60,"If you have fond memories of Crysis and wish to play it again but with better visuals on the format of your choice, you’ll probably get some enjoyment out of Crysis Remastered. Well, unless your favourite thing about it was the multiplayer – that’s been ripped out.",2020-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc589c4813fc447280d432bc8c39081a 626921a5008489e208d88e9f,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,70,"Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter is another triumph by Frogwares, who continues to do justice to the world’s most famous detective. If you didn’t pick up this series of sleuthy stories back in 2016, consider this your sign to get it on the Switch in 2022. If you’re ready to really walk a mile in Sherlock’s shoes as you hit Victorian London’s streets for clues, fist fights, and, you know, vibes, Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter can totally come with you on handheld mode.",2022-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 6256f1a7008489e208d810c5,33bits,Erika Gonzalvez Nestares,70,Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter is a game where patience is crucial since we will have to investigate different characters and scenarios in order to find different evidence that will allow us to draw the correct conclusions to solve each of the five cases that we are presented with.,2022-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 624df7ec008489e208d7a1bc,SomosXbox,Cristian Bustamante ,75,"Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter Redux is a very fun and visually appealing game, where we can feel like another detective in Victorian London and all its dangers that surround it. The notorious and annoying technical problems are a major setback, since they take us out of the adventure in most cases. This relaunch of Frogwares under the Redux version is still very poorly optimized, and it's a shame, as it's one of the best detective and Sherlock Holmes games. ",2022-03-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743293765d677875d1f9,Nation Fusion,Mike Taylor,76,"With all the blustery fury of a two-year-old, many Americans vowed to leave the country if their candidate didn't win. While some of us burst into song after the votes were tallied, others began preparing for the apocalypse. Even if this season does feel a bit different and more sinister, us Yanks must admit it was always thus. If you are packing your things and currently have plans to leave the country, this article is for you. I'd highly recommend a quick stop in England before you go, to maybe cool you head a bit with some solid detective gameplay in Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter. It worked for me.",2017-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743293765d677875d1ec,Cubed3,Gabriel Jones,50,"When it's not suffering from an identity crisis, Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter is a fine adventure/mystery game. Each case is intelligently designed and some aspects are really fascinating. Drawing conclusions from deductions is satisfying, especially when the right call is made. However, far too much time is spent engaging in distractions. This game would be much more fulfilling if it stuck entirely to what makes Sherlock Holmes great. That means no pointless activities, no misguided characterisation, just a plethora of mysteries that are fun and interesting to solve.",2017-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743293765d677875d1cb,Video Chums,Mary Billington,85,I'm delighted by how far Frogwares has taken the Sherlock Holmes franchise.,2016-12-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743293765d677875d1e0,ZTGD,Dave Payerle,60,"For those who have already played [Crimes and Punishments], Devil's Daughter will provide the same fix in the same way that a low fat version of your favorite food does, in that it's not as satisfying as you would like it to be. It doesn't help any that Devil's Daughter also offers less game for more money. It's a shame, because the story here is enjoyable and the ending has some legitimately tense moments, but almost everything about it feels like it could have, and should have, been better.",2016-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743293765d677875d1f2,Game Informer,Andrew Reiner,68,Technical problems and odd diversions pull down another Sherlock Holmes adventure,2016-11-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743293765d677875d1c9,GameGrin,,65,"The Devil's Daughter is a collection of minigames sewn together with a very questionable story, but that manages to keep the player amused for the duration of the game. Particularly given the atmosphere crafted in every detail of London and the deduction mechanics, the game will often make you feel like Sherlock.",2016-09-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743293765d677875d1ef,Gamefa,Danial Dehghani,60,"This game is recommended to hardcore Sherlock fans, otherwise, fans of adventure games won't find this game memorable at all. The Devil's Daughters doesn't offer much more than the previous installment of the series.",2016-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d1a9,games(TM),,70,"The best yet, but still short of greatness",2016-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743293765d677875d1d1,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,80,"With varying action sequences, Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter attempts to appeal the series to a wider audience. Almost every case features new mechanics that you'll only use once before moving on, but thankfully these can be skipped if you desire. I've skipped a couple in my playthrough, and never felt like I was taking the easy way out. Why waste time on a poorly constructed trial and error sequence, when I just want to figure out who set the streets of London ablaze in a hailstorm of fire. When it comes down to it, The Devil's Daughter is still a fun experience, giving players the freedom to come to their own conclusions. It's a great way to feel like you are a detective.",2016-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743293765d677875d1e6,GamingTrend,Jay Malone,75,"Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter continues to be one of the best adventure/puzzle games around. It has nearly perfected the deduction system, but the contrived action sequences forced into the new title can be very frustrating. While one is slightly disappointing, five of the six new cases are quite enjoyable and features all the twists and turns you could hope for. Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter is another solid entry into this long-running franchise.",2016-07-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d1b4,Telegraph,Tom Hoggins,60,The Devil's Daughter is an enjoyable thriller. Albeit one that doesn't always know its strengths.,2016-07-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d1bd,Rocket Chainsaw,Adam Ghiggino,50,"There is some elementary adventure to be found here, but new players looking for a real Sherlock Holmes experience would find better material in some of the previous installments.",2016-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d1b1,GamingBolt,Ravi Sinha,50,This is far from Frogwares' worst effort till date but Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter is far from the detective's greatest adventure yet.,2016-06-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d1c0,NZGamer,Bronwyn James,60,"With a bit more polish, and a few much needed scenes, this game could be amazing.",2016-06-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743293765d677875d1ce,Impulsegamer,Lyla Saudi,70,"It is a game with potential, but its frustrating game design flaws prevented it from being a 'must play'. I felt there was a bit of confusion as to the direction the developers wanted to go, as they couldn't quite marry the point and click and action adventure genre together. There is a lot to explore and the ability to play as different characters, point your finger at multiple suspects and use Holmes's abilities to piece together clues is great, but the action sequences and lack lustre storyline (until the very, very end) really let the game down. If you are a Sherlock fan and can overlook these flaws then you will enjoy the variety and new detective abilities offered in this adventure, otherwise maybe give this one a miss.",2016-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d1c3,PC Gamer,Andy Kelly,59,An increased focus on action and unsatisfying cases overshadow the decent bits in this detective adventure.,2016-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d1ba,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,40,"Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter is a hard left over Reichenbach Falls. It's Frogwares taking all the wrong lessons from Crimes and Punishments, turning out its least-coherent Sherlock games in ages and filling it with all sorts of mechanical drudgery. Such a shame.",2016-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743293765d677875d1dd,Everyeye.it,Giuseppe Arace,77,"Sherlock Holmes-The Devil�s Daughter is born from below, affected by a quite limited financial investment, which can be seen through its weak technical part. Yet, it has tried to remedy to this lack by offering an excellent gaming variety, with a less linear and more compelling progress. It is a small but necessary step forward for this franchise.",2016-06-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743293765d677875d1e3,We Got This Covered,Gabs Tanner,50,The base gameplay of Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter allows you to pick the brains of the great detective while testing your deductive skills. It's just a shame that long loading times and grating puzzles constantly interrupt any intrigue found within the vague stories.,2016-06-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d1b6,Next Gen Base,Robin Parker,50,"Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter feels like a let-down. Crimes & Punishments was far from perfect, but it felt like clear progress – this latest effort feels like treading water at best.",2016-06-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d1ab,TrueAchievements,Rebecca Smith,60,"Frogwares has taken the best bits from Crimes and Punishments and has added to them for The Devil's Daughter. The problem is that these additions aren't always good. Accompanying the improved point and click gameplay are action sequences that add variety to each case, but they are also clumsy and prone to outstaying their welcome. Unfortunately the game's engine is also showing its age and loading times can often feel interminable. This title offers a typical Sherlock Holmes storyline and an easy completion, but its issues turn this into a mediocre affair rather than the elementary experience that you would expect from Holmes himself.",2016-06-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743293765d677875d1d7,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",John Walker,,"Nu Watson and Holmes look dangerously close to Downey Jr and Law, five years too late, and their new voices are bizarrely unenigmatic, if competently delivered. It's not a reboot, nor a refresh, right down to the repeated locations and character models of the likes of Lestrade, but rather the weirdness of the series continuing its morbidly fascinating spiraling descent into lunacy. If I find myself carrying on, I'll certainly let you know what happens next, but in the meantime, yeah, avoid.",2016-06-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d1ae,Wccftech,Francesco De Meo,74,"Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter is a competent adventure game featuring a varied and well crafted gameplay experience, charming characters and engaging stories. The game still suffers from some issues, such as the the trial and error nature of the action sequences and the excessively long load times, which prevent it from being really great. With a few adjustments and improvements, the Sherlock Holmes formula could become the standard for adventure games of the future, as achieving such gameplay variety is no small feat. Highly recommended to fans of the series and adventure games' fans.",2016-06-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d18b,GBAtemp,Tom Bond,65,"Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter isn't necessarily a bad game. Each individual case is written rather well, voice acting is about as good as you can expect, and some of those puzzles along the way work well enough to keep the game challenging, but fun. It still looks good and offers that ""Holmes"" feel, but unfortunately no game is perfect. Bad puzzles and poor performance can easily kill the pace of the game, and with only four and a bit cases you'll find the content as a whole a bit lacking for $50.",2016-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d185,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,65,"While The Devil's Daughter does a lot of things adequately, it does absolutely none of them spectacularly, and feels like a bit of a misstep for the series.",2016-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743293765d677875d1f5,PressA2Join,Daniel Pitt,70,"""In my opinion the best title in the series to date, Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter is a nice step in the right direction for Frogwares and the popular investigative series in general. Its graphics fit nicely with the current generation console even if its action sequences sometimes flatter to deceive"".",2016-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743293765d677875d1e9,Press Start,James Berich,70,Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter feels about on par with previous games in the series.,2016-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743293765d677875d1d4,GameSpew,Wesley Scott,60,"Frogwares' past Sherlock Holmes games… have always been unexceptional interpretations of the world's most exceptional detective, at times displaying some moments of brilliance, but mostly held back by their ineptitude and desire for safety",2016-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d16d,TrustedReviews,Stuart Andrews,70,"If Frogware could just tighten up the good stuff and lose what doesn't work, it might just give us the ultimate Sherlock Holmes game. As it is, The Devil's Daughter is flawed but entertaining, with lots of great detective work, some fun if baffling storylines and annoying action bits you can cheerfully skip through.",2016-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d179,ACG,Jeremy Penter,75,,2016-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743293765d677875d1da,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,80,"Over eighteen months on from the release of Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments and there still hasn't been anything quite like it on PS4. Trust the developers of that game then to be the ones who surpass it with Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter, an effort that not only meaningfully evolves over its predecessor but also one that sadly suffers from a small handful technical issues, making it fall just shy of greatness. All the same, the fact remains that sleuthing about Victorian London has never been as entertaining as this.",2016-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d188,GameSpot,Richard Wakeling,60,"Sherlock's powers of deduction are as enthralling as ever, but middling action gets in the way.",2016-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d180,VideoGamer,Jamie Trinca,70,"A decent adventure game with lots of ropey bits. Just like the last one, and the one before it.",2016-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d173,TheSixthAxis,Kris Lipscombe,60,"I'd love to be able to give Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter a stronger review, but it simply isn't possible. The story is solid, if a little unusual for a Sherlock Holmes tale, and the collection of mechanics and mini-games that could easily feel thrown together actually work well together, leaving you guessing about what comes next.",2016-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d170,Push Square,Ken Talbot,70,"Whether it's sniffing out clues with Holmes trusty basset hound, planning an elaborate diversion in slow motion like you're in a Guy Ritchie film, or dodging spike pits and giant rolling balls a la Indiana Jones, the Sherlock games are always throwing something different at you. Devil's Daughter focuses more on story, with a larger plot taking over from the case work in satisfying ways. Some extended sequences of button mashing can become tiresome and the moral choice system doesn't add anything substantial, but the overall experience is great fun.",2016-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d16a,Xbox Achievements,Richard Walker,60,"A better presented package overall, Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter is a small step forward for the series, but still in serious need of polish and a greater level of cohesion between its disparate parts. Fewer mini-games and more sleuthing would have been preferable and played to the game's strengths. As it is, The Devil's Daughter is a solid Sherlock yarn, but one that falls well short of greatness.",2016-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 5d86743193765d677875d15f,Eurogamer,Edwin Evans-Thirlwell,75,Another rewarding glimpse inside the mind of London's greatest detective that's a little too old-fashioned and clumsy to shine.,2016-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,dfae164155c84664b9040dd802bb2669 61ad6c0092756855bc4ebf4a,NaviGames,Adrián Regas,70,"Neurodeck is a solid and fun deck-building roguelike game, but it doesn't do enough to stand out in an increasingly saturated genre.",2021-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,d91c5514b9c04a9bb7be5547f69be3b2 6166087480594f6395b33c26,Hey Poor Player,Daymon Trapold,80,"The good definitely outweighs the bad. There’s something strangely wonderful about facing down phobias with cards like Comfort Food and Grumpy Frown. And with the promise of more improvements to come, Neurodeck can only get better from here.",2021-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,d91c5514b9c04a9bb7be5547f69be3b2 6065d2afcfbed43e46465fa5,33bits,Jon Andoni Ortiz,70,"Neurodeck is an interesting game in everything related to the subject; fighting our phobias is something that has not been explored in many games. However, the playable section can be improved, and in many cases it is not really fun.",2021-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,d91c5514b9c04a9bb7be5547f69be3b2 605a011bcfbed43e464650ef,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,80,"The game does not have the breath or innovation of the best of its class. But the focus on phobia, mental health, and stress make it an interesting experiment. Neurodeck shows how you can create a video game that offers information about the real world without looking preachy while also offering good core mechanics.",2021-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,d91c5514b9c04a9bb7be5547f69be3b2 6059e944cfbed43e4646500b,Gameblog,Filipe Da Silva Barbosa,50,"In the end, Neurodeck is not a bad game. Those who would occasionnaly start a new session might enjoy their time, as it relies on a refreshing concept and fine visuals. In the long run though, the gameplay mechanics really lack of depth and the difficult topics of the game, such as toxic masculinity or post-partum depression, reveal to be approched in a too vague way.",2021-03-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,d91c5514b9c04a9bb7be5547f69be3b2 6057249fcfbed43e46464c57,Checkpoint Gaming,Lise Leitner,50,"Neurodeck offers up an interesting premise and beautiful visuals. Story-wise and gameplay-wise, however, the whole experience feels like an Early Access release; many areas of gameplay are repetitive, and it’s easy to encounter the same enemies multiple times in a single run. I’m convinced this could be a stunning game if given a bit more love by the developers, but it doesn’t match up to the giants currently dominating the card-game genre. If you’re looking for a deck-building challenge, it’s best to keep looking a little longer.",2021-03-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,d91c5514b9c04a9bb7be5547f69be3b2 60537a22cfbed43e464649b9,TechRaptor,James Bentley,65,Neurodeck plays on its ideas well but doesn't leave enough in the shadows to really intrigue like it should. It pushes those fears in the open and doesn't give enough depth to terrify,2021-03-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,d91c5514b9c04a9bb7be5547f69be3b2 6053639acfbed43e4646496c,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,65,"The phobias themselves have a fantastic aesthetic design and animation too. The rigid and puzzlelike nature gives the game a unique playstyle that’s a lot of fun to solve. The lack of polish is very apparent, however. Between the bugs, strange design choices, and lack of cohesion the game feels like it needed more time in the oven, and maybe some focused direction.",2021-03-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,d91c5514b9c04a9bb7be5547f69be3b2 605506c6cfbed43e46464b0c,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,60,"Each successful playthrough unlocks a higher “resilience” level that hobbles you in some way, and by the time you reach the maximum resilience level of 5, it’s possible for some starting characters to lose the very first battle due to RNG. There’s also a lot of repetition; phobias always use the same attacks in the same order and are tiered to create a difficulty ramp, so you’ll fight a lot of the same fights over and over again while trying to build a deck that complements your character.",2021-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,d91c5514b9c04a9bb7be5547f69be3b2 6059f192cfbed43e4646508b,Movies Games and Tech,Jonah Ehlers,70,"Neurodeck is an enticing deck building game that I found myself looking forward to consistently. With oodles of replayability, different sets of challenges in starting stats and cards, and mental trials there is a lot of content to enjoy.",2021-03-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,d91c5514b9c04a9bb7be5547f69be3b2 61cb29dc9e5c48c548d689ae,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,65,"Tactical game like Commandos from Polish developers is not bad, but there are some flaws and weak points.",2021-12-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,63286627d91a4eed93498b076bfe3761 617dbde362d1a35f154f2a3a,The Escapist,Elijah Beahm,,,2021-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,63286627d91a4eed93498b076bfe3761 617787ef7e0ef90f46939158,Gamerweb.pl,Jakub Smolak,55,"I have the impression that solid tactical stealth is still missing on the market. Currently, however, War Mongrels does not catch on to this name, mainly due to ubiquitous errors.",2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,63286627d91a4eed93498b076bfe3761 617694107e0ef90f46938f12,GRYOnline.pl,,80,"""War. War never changes."" The way it is shown in video games, however, is already so. War Mongrels from the native studio Destructive Creations offers the most uncompromising vision of World War II that electronic entertainment has seen.",2021-10-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,63286627d91a4eed93498b076bfe3761 6172fcd8d17871eeebf20ef9,PC Invasion,Martynas Klimas,60,"My heart really wants to give War Mongrels a higher score for the love that went into the visual aspect and the bravery to tackle one of the lesser remembered parts of the Word War 2, but the bugs and some really bad dialogue stayed my hand.",2021-10-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,63286627d91a4eed93498b076bfe3761 61731680d17871eeebf20f14,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,85,"War Mongrels not only utilizes all the basic designs of Real Time Tactics genre in a satisfying way but also introduces a brilliant Combat Mode which totally changes the game’s genre, especially if you use co-op, and tells a different kind of second world war story with a lesser known class of characters of this conflict that in the end provides a pretty fun experience.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,63286627d91a4eed93498b076bfe3761 62493f2b274ec35e72dca6f3,IGN Korea,Seulki Oh,40,"We kind of expected the vast exploration of nature through the perspective of insects, but there were more faults than there should have been. While the color and graphics including the combat system were unique, questionable narratives, repeated actions within a narrow space seems to be more stressful than fun. Perhaps a little more thought process could have polished the motivations, which would allow players to sit through the gameplay more thoroughly.",2022-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60f1922232b498cf3b2ce9e8,Saving Content,Evan Rowe,60,"I want to love Stonefly. It has all of the right pieces to make something great. When those pieces come together, though, the fit isn’t quite right, and the resulting whole has its share of holes. This is a game that’s big on concept and playfulness, but translating those qualities into something that you interact with as a player fails to cleanly make the jump. Most specifically, the game play isn’t quite there; the mechanics are all fine, but the balance is off in some crucial ways that disrupt the experience and cause the game to get in the way of itself. Stonefly is at its best when its showing off its beautiful artwork and telling its story, and the parts in between where you fight lots of bugs and gather too many resources feel in opposition to that side of the experience rather than in service of it. I still enjoyed a lot of my time with Stonefly, but this feels like an experience that would have benefited from being shorter, and more focused on exploration and its narrative.",2021-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60e23c89907da6e46337be01,GamingTrend,Juan Reyesretana,85,Stonefly is a beautiful work of art waiting to be explored!,2021-07-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60db3604e7f7c599c8f2ca1a,GotGame,Josh Boykin,70,"Overall, Stonefly is an interesting experiment for Flight School Studio. There are some moments to genuinely love in its presentation and action. Unfortunately, the plot pacing and inconsistent combat can create some real frustration. It doesn’t seem sequels are Flight School’s style, but I definitely look forward to the ways they take the lessons from Stonefly and apply it to their next project, whatever it may be.",2021-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60d54be682dd5d362611e143,VideoGamer,Josh Wise,60,"It’s to Flight School Studio’s credit that, though the clashes at the game’s core left me underwhelmed, the whole thing didn’t feel hollowed-out. This is down to Annika, who sits at its heart and drives it on.",2021-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60d4c1e482dd5d362611e0f3,Generación Xbox,Alejandro Serrador,68,"It is not enough to have ideas, you have to feed them, and make them grow. Stonefly exhibits this statement, because despite the fact that it is a highly original proposal and that it boasts a unique, differential and particular visual style, many of its mechanics have many flaws from a practical point of view. Certain edges that hinder our movements and that for more inri can slow them down, are some of its pending issues, especially if we want to survive in this insectoid world full of dangers. Now, if you like works that present different original and aesthetic ideas, it can be a good offer.",2021-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60d3234f1172f7077ae89a90,TheSixthAxis,Gareth Chadwick,60,"Stonefly is bristling with creative ideas, but doesn't quite manage to deliver them properly. The world is beautiful, but its design damages gameplay, combat is unique but make it very difficult to manage the amount of enemies required at once, and traversal is interesting but manages to feel unreliable due to its mechanical design. It's a game of missed opportunities, but there's still a number of reasons why you should experience this uniquely designed action RPG.",2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60cf9704af6eb0eaf3a0a94d,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,80,"Even with those bouts of frustration, Stonefly is a thoroughly unique game that has novel gameplay ideas and a wonderful story. Dancing around the world while piloting your mech, trying to find emotional catharsis for your heroine while also beating up some bugs so you can get more resources to upgrade your current ride is a heck of a gameplay loop. It's well worth experiencing if you want a chill adventure.",2021-06-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60c93f0ca0046674aed16b78,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,"Out of all the indies I've played recently, Stonefly stands out as one of the most unique and immersive; I highly recommend playing it.",2021-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60c38ad1a0046674aed1660e,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,50,"Stonefly delights the eyes and ears. But the gameplay mix, despite offering some depth, can't do the same. The combat simply isn't much fun, and exploring runs the risks of glitches. This strange premise just isn't executed that well. I'd stick with Creature in the Well until Stonefly gets a discount and patch.",2021-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60c228c7ab3e90299df709d2,Gamer's Palace,Manuel Eichhorn,75,Stonefly presents an intriguing mix of gameplay elements - but it turns out to not always be harmonic. A focus on the strongest parts of the game would have made it even better better.,2021-06-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60c1c034ab3e90299df70890,Gameblog,Filipe Da Silva Barbosa,60,"In the end, Stonefly shouldn't be taken for anything else than a pleasant yet ambitionless game. Its major flaws revolve around its gameplay, quite frustrating sometimes, but the overall game setting reveals to be picturesque and unique, not to mention the soothing soundtrack. Ideal for small game sessions.",2021-06-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60bf9a23ab3e90299df705c8,GameSpot,David Wildgoose,40,Stonefly is too weighed down by unwieldy combat and grind to get off the ground.,2021-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60b9d3922e2890d254159721,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,80,This gorgeous microcosmic mech game just about survives its more frustrating moments.,2021-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60b99ee92e2890d2541596fa,Kakuchopurei,Jonathan Leo,70,"[Despite the repetition & lack of level variety], I’d still recommend Stonefly if you’re looking for a fun and “chillaxing” game; it’s beautiful to look at and listen to, and it’s fun to play a nimble and agile flight-capable mecha that isn’t from an anime for once.",2021-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60b81c152e2890d25415951f,COGconnected,Nicola Kapron,74,"All in all, Stonefly is a fun experience that I’d recommend to anyone who enjoys action-adventure games. I would not, however, recommend it to people who just want to fly around a peaceful environment. While you can spend a lot of time gliding from tree to tree and mushroom to mushroom, there’s always a risk of tripping an encounter that will force you to battle bugs in surprisingly intense combat, and even the exploration sequences can be stressful if you can’t figure out how to advance.",2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60b7d5ff2e2890d2541594d6,GameSpace,Ed Orr,80,A wonderful coming of age adventure wrapped up in a gameplay loop that never asks much but delivers a gorgeous world to explore. Stonefly isn't going to save the world but it might make your insides a wee bit warmer.,2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60b793d2519b90cb4e27a7e1,PC Gamer,Rachel Watts,71,"Piloting insect mechs in a beautifully tiny world is a breeze, but heavy resource grinding stops this adventure taking full flight.",2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60b70045519b90cb4e27a6a9,TheGamer,Jamie Latour,70,"It is a little rough in places and there's room for improvement, but I'll gladly play something that's as weird and creative as this over another generic triple-A open-world game. If the idea of a mech game crossed with Fern Gully sounds like a good time to you, then I'd say Stonefly is definitely worth a try.",2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60bf8407ab3e90299df70581,Noisy Pixel,,70,"Stonefly provides an intriguing premise that lends itself to strange and fantastical gameplay. With an emphasis on aerial piloting, the combat and exploration give ample control while not feeling too fast for the laid-back spirit. While it can be confusing to shuffle through the various materials, power-up formulas can be brute-forced when necessary. Stonefly smartly lets the player control its tempo without lingering for too long, which appeals to all kinds of gamers.",2021-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60b7006c519b90cb4e27a6ab,Screen Rant,Jacob Zeranko,70,"Over its roughly eight hour play time, Stonefly brings up a bunch of conflicting feelings. Its combat mechanics and gameplay loop can be frustrating and unengaging at times, but its story, art direction, and music create a lush and wholly unique world that's hard to walk away from. Stonefly may not be for everybody, but it is definitely worth checking out for players who enjoy the grind or just want to experience a heart-warming and visually engaging story.",2021-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60b66a46d39621bf4823c8b3,FingerGuns,Toby Andersen,80,"Stonefly is a strong indie featuring tiny humans in tiny mechs vying with the bugs of the forest canopy for resources. Its tale is enough to drive you through a 10-hour campaign with little embellishment, and its mech-customisation and mineral-gathering systems are satisfying, intuitive, and purposeful. Pacifist bug combat is fast and frenetic, but also plagued with fiddly controls and a few too many abilities to be comfortable.",2021-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60b66486d39621bf4823c885,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,40,"It’s a shame that Stonefly‘s combat is so frustrating, because there are glimmers of a good experience here. It’s a novel concept, and collecting materials to upgrade your rig is a satisfying gameplay loop. But whether you can grit your teeth through a myriad of problems to gleam just a slither of enjoyment is highly debatable.",2021-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60b66479d39621bf4823c882,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,60,"You can float about and gather materials as you please, which is pleasant, but the game doesn't quite have enough to hold your interest. Sadly, the story aspect falls a bit flat — the main thread is interesting but the writing isn't particularly engaging, and any cutscenes lack impact. Overall, the game is a tranquil journey through a unique world, but it doesn't quite have the narrative pull or gameplay bite that it needs.",2021-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60b6646fd39621bf4823c87f,Hardcore Gamer,Kyle LeClair,60,"Stonefly had all of the right parts to create an impressive and cool-looking machine, but unlike its heroine, it wasn't able to fully assemble them properly.",2021-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60b6646cd39621bf4823c87c,PlayStation Universe,Joe Apsey,50,"Despite a gorgeous world, stunning sketchbook visuals, and fantastic music, Stonefly is actively dragged down because of its frustrating and cumbersome combat mechanics that create situations that are a pain to tackle. Everything surrounding combat is great, but there is so much of blowing bugs off of platforms that I Don't recommend you give Stonefly a try.",2021-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60b6646ad39621bf4823c879,Cultured Vultures,Ryan Stevens,80,"Stonefly is a game with big insects and a bigger heart. Despite some clunky aspects in its combat and some repetitive sections, the game's visual style, relaxing exploration, and rewarding customization system make it a game worth crawling around in.",2021-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60b66465d39621bf4823c877,TechRaptor,Andrew Stretch,70,Flight School Studios delivers an enjoyable experience with Stonefly. While the concept of King of the Hill combat is unique it's hard to feel it could have taken it a bit further. Exploration and upgrading your rig is an enjoyable and rewarding experience.,2021-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 60bd0b72ab3e90299df6fef4,Digital Chumps,Nathaniel Stevens,78,"Flight School Studio's Stonefly is a lovely game that features a creative story, a gorgeous art style, and gameplay that is more relaxing than it is intense and frustrating. The only knock is some finicky controls, but that isn't an obstacle that is going to get in the way of your enjoyment of the game.",2020-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,dbfa7d82892f406e8ba87d31a09adcad 6064e795cfbed43e46465e62,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,30,Gods Will Fall doesn’t seem to know what it wants to be. The gameplay is too repetitive for it to work as a roguelike and the combat is too clunky for it to work as a straight hack and slash game.,2021-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 603de50b529d50e69fa0f8fa,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,20,"Juggling sub-par game design with a host of technical issues on the Switch, Gods Will Fall is a painfully disappointing roguelike that plays more like a proof of concept than anything else. Fashioning gameplay around eight distinct playable characters who can all permanently die is certainly interesting and adds an inherent tension to the experience, but stiff controls, laughable enemy AI, and shallow combat do nothing but remind audiences that they can be playing something better. The fact DeepSilver would publish a title so blatantly unready for public consumption - let alone purchase - is frankly baffling. Gods Will Fall is as much a waste of time as it is money.",2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 6037d4a2529d50e69fa0f3c4,We Got This Covered,Eric Hall,40,"There are some clever ideas to be found within the world of Gods Will Fall, but they can't make up for the fact that it often feels like a tedious slog.",2021-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 60344638529d50e69fa0ef0b,GameGrin,Jamie Davies,70,"A charming top-down dungeon crawler without quite enough challenge or content. Gods Will Fall is worth grabbing on sale, even if you won't ever be worshipping it.",2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 6043ecb2529d50e69fa0fee8,Entertainium,Gareth Brading,,"If you’ve the patience of a saint to be at the whim of the gods, Gods Will Fall is your kind of game.",2021-02-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 60312eb7529d50e69fa0ed90,Rapid Reviews UK,Ciaran McGinn,80,"Gods Will Fall proved to be a game I wish I played sooner. While it fails to realise its full potential, it takes you on an unforgettable journey as you guide unsuspecting heroes against perilous odds. With satisfying combat, picturesque landscapes, and epic boss battles, Gods Will Fall is a gem of a dungeon crawler and one you won’t want to miss.",2021-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 603bbb58529d50e69fa0f71c,Serial Gamer Italia,Claudio Robertucci,59,"Sadly, this game is more on the no side, due to its price but mostly because of its overall faults such as the gameplay with unstable frames (especially on PS4) when more enemies are on the screen, unprecise inputs, mutiple bugs, repetition of same levels. Moreover, the level of difficulty becomes all the more easier as one progresses in the game, and the repetition of enemies and dungeons doesn’t push the player to want to replay the game.",2021-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 6022a6b50f8974118c93a754,Chicas Gamers,Raúl Pinto,,"Gods Will Fall is an entertaining bet from Manchester indie studio, Clever Beans. A fantasy roguelite rpg brings us a war story against the gods, in which we will have to handle 8 savior heroes. At first the game becomes interesting and has very well planned dungeons, witch with the time lacks of some technical aspects and can become repetitive. Other than that, it's a very nice game that can bring several hours of fun to roguelike fans.",2021-02-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 601b95690f8974118c939f65,Attack of the Fanboy,Dean James,70,"While it has some positive elements that may still make it worth checking out, Gods Will Fall's procedurally generated difficulty hurts itself more than it really helps in the long run.",2021-02-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 601a971c0f8974118c939ea6,IGN Italy,Alessandro Alosi,55,"Gods Will Fall tries to reinterpret the roguelike genre and some ideas show that the theoretical potential to do so is there, but the problem is that the technical structure ruins any good intuition (such as faulty AI). On the Switch, the rough controls also increase frustration.",2021-02-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 601a18580f8974118c939e5d,PSX Brasil,Paulo Roberto Montanaro,75,"Gods Will Fall brings a very intense experience when proposing rigid systems of progression and combat. The title values planning, paced movements and learning, even if it does not offer particularly complex mechanics to master. With some aesthetic limitations and a not-so-original narrative, it manages to engage the player for the challenging adventure and the desire to see each deity, finally, defeated.",2021-02-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 601bfb490f8974118c93a05a,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson,70,"Watching other reviewers play Gods Will Fall got me incredibly pumped to try out some of the most unique mechanics I’d ever heard of, but actually playing left plenty to be desired. I’m positive the developer will be ironing out any kinks mentioned here and by other players, so I’m sure that in six months this will be a much more enjoyable experience; for now, Gods Will Fall falters slightly. I still really enjoyed my time with this one, but only after I brought out my controller and chose characters that didn’t walk at the speed of a snail. There is so much potential here, so if you’re not sold yet, please either check it out on console or keep this one on your radar and revisit in a few months. Gods Will Fall has solid bones, and with a little more love and attention, it will achieve the greatness it seeks.",2021-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 601b3e3b0f8974118c939f23,GameCrate,David Sanchez,73,"You'll likely have a really good time with Gods Will Fall. Straight up, it's a good game. A lack of polish keeps it from being a great game, but there's still plenty of fun to be had here.",2021-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 60197a5b0f8974118c939dac,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,80,"Gods Will Fall is a unique and challenging dungeon crawler that cleverly combines a handful of inventive gameplay mechanics, resulting in constantly tense and thrilling runs through some seriously tough death chambers and boss battles. This is a pretty brutal and unforgiving game – one some players are sure to bounce hard off – but stick with it until it clicks, explore, experiment, forge ahead through frustration and you'll be rewarded with one of the most addictive and original roguelikes we've played in quite some time.",2021-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 60184a310f8974118c939c28,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,45,"Because there's no signposting or hints of any kind, you also can't tell if a particular dungeon is harder or easier without going into it, and then you're basically stuck unless you die (meaning that character is at best temporarily unusable) or make it all the way through. Ultimately, Gods Will Fall just isn't very fun, and even if you can stand the sub-standard gameplay, you might see the game crash and one of your characters killed as a result. Unfortunately, it's just much more likely that you will fall than any of the actual gods.",2021-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 601810550f8974118c939bb8,Use a Potion,,57,"Gods Will Fall certainly has its enjoyable moments and the boss battles themselves were fun, but some frustrating design choices saw me tire of the game quite quickly. Sure, it has some clever ideas on show and it tries to do something unique with its setup, but the unpredictable nature of the game and punishment for failure saw me getting more and more annoyed with each playthrough. It’s a shame too because there were occasions where I was having a really good time battling through each realm, especially when I would finally slay a boss that had been causing me trouble. The times in between though? I don’t necessarily hold such fond memories for those…",2021-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 6015913c0f8974118c939936,GamingBolt,Pramath,70,"Gods Will Fall's smattering of influences and banal title undersell some of its more brilliant design decisions, all of which work together to deliver one of the more imaginative and accomplished roguelikes in recent memory.",2021-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 601581070f8974118c93992d,Atomix,Rodolfo León,65,"Gods Will Fall takes inspiration from some of the most iconic roguelike games out there, but its limited replayability and a lack of content make it a hard recommendation, even for fans of the genre.",2021-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 6022ef9b0f8974118c93a839,Screen Rant,Laura Gray,50,Gods Will Fall isn't a casual fighting game.,2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 601babe10f8974118c939f6f,PC Invasion,Blake Grundman,75,"Despite a sliding scale of difficulty and cheap boss tactics, Gods Will Fall has the improbable ability to endear itself to those it hurts most. Both masochists and newcomers alike will find something to love in this short, but challenging, Celtic ass-kicker.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 6019fbb40f8974118c939e47,Checkpoint Gaming,Elliot Attard,70,"Gods Will Fall left me a little torn. It’s a game with interesting ideas and enough confidence to pursue those ideas even if they go against the status quo of typical game design. I love how the game creates this reactive and adaptive world and asks the player to deal with the consequences of their losses. It’s a highly replayable game too, and a game that creates a challenge worth pursuing. But some roughness and awkwardness in the combat, traversal, and design mean this won’t be a game everybody will enjoy. Regardless, I had a good time with Gods Will Fall and would love to see the concept iterated upon again in the future.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 60143f780f8974118c939861,PlayStation LifeStyle,Louis Edwards,50,"Developer Clever Beans started with a great idea in Gods Will Fall, it just doesn't seem like they fully worked it out. The game could have been more than what it is, and right now it just felt like a simplistic dungeon crawler that would feel right at home on a mobile device. It played well, it looked fine, it just could have been much more.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 601433ce0f8974118c93984d,Gamer Escape,Laura Borrayo,80,"Gods Will Fall does a lot of things right, so if you’re looking for a game that has high replayability and offers success through personal growth rather than arbitrary difficulty, then look no further. The lead developer at Clever Beans mentioned that their inspiration when creating this game was Demon’s Souls and I’d say they did an excellent job creating an indie version of their muse.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 6013e56b0f8974118c9397df,Generación Xbox,Pedro del Pozo,77,A beautifully crafted combination of RPG and rogue-like that contrasts with souls-like difficulty.,2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 6013dcde0f8974118c9397da,Spaziogames,Domenico Musicò,68,"Gods Will Fall has terrific gameplay ideas, but the graphics and some technical hiccups hold back its quality.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 6013dc250f8974118c9397d4,FingerGuns,Toby Andersen,50,"Gods Will Fall should have been so much more fun. An average action-adventure with a few roguelike elements, it’s combat is both fiddly and too simplistic to engage. Its Gods fail to inspire, and its world lacks tangible reward, while hurting the player with its high-stakes warrior loss mechanic.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 6013cd470f8974118c9397ce,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,80,Numinous landscapes and skull-rattling combat combine in this leftfield classic,2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 60139e200f8974118c9397c4,GAMES.CH,Joel Kogler,66,"“Gods Will Fall” has some interesting ideas and on first glance the dynamic story events and risk-rewarding combat system are promising, but the game fails to provide meaningful variation. The design of the world and its cruel and twisted inhabitants are noteworthy, but sadly the gameplay fails to match the promising art design. As harsh as it sounds, there are just too many better rogue-likes on the market for this one to compete.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 601359270f8974118c939796,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,75,Gods Will Fall is a solid adventure with some cool ideas that will satisfy your craving for challenge while it lasts.,2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 601350df0f8974118c93978a,33bits,Euyen Esquefa Pons,75,"The idea is not bad -on the contrary-, and the execution is remarkable. But a certain feeling of repetitiveness and, above all, certain gameplay problems tarnish a game that, on the other hand, offers a good mix between permanent death and progression between games and an interesting combat system.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 601350d60f8974118c939787,Wccftech,Chris Wray,80,"Gods Will Fall is a well-focused action-oriented dungeon-crawling soulslike with procedural generation. Only the procedural generation is on the difficulty, allowing for developers Clever Beans to have handcrafted each dungeon in a stunning hand-brushed art style and have each playthrough feel that bit different, as the increased difficulty of a particular dungeon brings new creatures, paths, and opportunities. While not perfect, some things like the rather barren overworld as well as some bugs standing out, the character development, emergent storytelling and tight combat does more than enough to let this stand out.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 601350900f8974118c939785,TheXboxHub,,90,"Gods Will Fall on Xbox is one of the best games that you can play. With its beautiful combination of random generation and concrete level design, it sets the bar high for any roguelikes that come after.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 601347e20f8974118c93977f,Hobby Consolas,Álvaro Alonso,65,Quotation forthcoming.,2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 6013447a0f8974118c939779,The Games Machine,Claudio Magistrelli,75,"When a new idea arises in a genre where recycling is the new normal, it's always good news: and this is the case with Gods Will Fall, who reminds us that challenging the gods is quite the gamble. Unfortunately, even if the idea is clever enough to be appreciable even when it causes anger, it does not appear to be supported by an equally valid gameplay. The boss fights with the giant gods are quite entertaining to play, but the tons of repetitive battles against uninteresting enemies that you have to face to get there feel way less intriguing.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 6012e1b50f8974118c939703,Kakuchopurei,Alleef Ashaari,50,Proceed with caution like these heroes would in this hellish world.,2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 6012c8450f8974118c9396b2,WellPlayed,Harrison Tabulo,50,"Gods Will Fall is very much a game that's almost there with a lot to like, but unfortunately it fades too quickly",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 6259f335008489e208d82e33,ComicBook.com,Matthew Aguilar,80,"Gods Will Fall delivers on its promise of being easy to pick up but hard to master, and the creativity in its complimentary gameplay systems and how they interact with one another completely won me over. You actually feel as if every decision you make matters whether that's which warrior to send in, if you should use that last item, or whether you should seek out another enemy to build up some bloodlust. All of those decisions can lead to failure or victory, and regardless of which you achieve, you'll likely be coming back for more.",2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 6013515f0f8974118c939793,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,70,"For the most part I’ve found Gods Will Fall to be an enjoyable experience despite some frustrations. Many of its gods are ugly but it has a charming art style otherwise, while a sinister soundtrack perfectly sets the tone. And while the combat could do with some tweaking to make your bigger warriors feel more useful, it’s generally fair and fun. So, if you’re into rogue-likes and want a game that tries something new with the formula, you could do far worse than attempt to lead your band of warriors to success in Gods Will Fall.",2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 601351050f8974118c939790,IGN Spain,Álex Pareja,80,"Gods Will Fall knows how to mix roguelike concepts in his own way with challenging and fun combat. Small flaws in control will cloud the bottom line, but it will delight everyone who is drawn to his particular proposition. Very honest with its price, too.",2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 60130fa80f8974118c939756,PlayStation Universe,Dan Twohig,60,"Whilst Gods Will Fall has the potential to provide some genuine excitement with its unique features, its randomised difficulty feels unnecessarily obtuse. There's certainly a challenge you can embrace, but it seems to come down to luck more than skill that sees you progress. If you've copious amounts of patience, Gods Will Fall has some stellar moments, but by flaw of design they are too few and far between.",2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,5207cdd79e9145d0bbb947c6bd3699a3 61b0b114d57242701f43813c,Starbit,Diogo Caeiro,70,"While this choice may be unorthodox, Astria Ascending does a marvelous job at providing its players with a finely executed combat system, as well as a very engaging sense of character progression. Completionists too will enjoy clearing every single path for the development of the game's characters. Set amid a visually gorgeous world, Astria Ascending could have invested more in its plot, which is rather generic and unoriginal, but fans of JRPGs who can look beyond that will find a very fun and absorbing work landing on their Nintendo Switch.",2021-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 619a72c013bd439cb5ecbbe4,NaviGames,Franciso Jose Moreno,70,"A JRPG that drinks from very good titles and has good ideas, nice and pleasant. Unfortunately it has certain design decisions that do not let it shine and make it a little heavy for its genre.",2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 618968bec410cfe3b3a0faf0,PlayStation LifeStyle,Paulmichael Contreras,75,"Astria Ascending will take many gamers back to the heyday of classic RPGs. This is a single-player turn-based game that is easy to grasp, with perhaps not enough challenge for veterans of the genre. But with an entertaining story, great musical score, and pleasing art style, there is plenty of enjoyment to be had for any RPG fan. Play Astria Ascending when you want to be completely absorbed into a game with no strings (or services) attached.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 617aa83a1221bf35ed5428e1,Pure Nintendo,Kirk Hiner,70,"Astria Ascending checks off the proper JRPG boxes while adding enough unique twists to satisfy fans of the genre. It won't sit at the top of your ""must complete"" list, but it'll serve you well when you need a break from higher profile releases.",2021-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 61799721df320323c6131e9a,GameGrin,Samiee Tee,40,"While Astria Ascending's gorgeous world has a basic gameplay loop that can satisfy for a while, it lacks the knowledge to challenge minds or the spirit further. With no strategy in the later battles, a story moving too quickly to be poignant, and severely unlikeable stereotypes as characters, the lessons are forced and the result is grating.",2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 61790a70df320323c6131502,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,80,"I came into Astria Ascending expecting a pretty by the numbers classic RPG experience but came out pleasantly surprised. My only main niggle was I didn’t find the story particularly compelling. However, the battle system and the depth to character customization make this game stand out from the competition. Adding that to a very beautiful art style, this is an RPG that any fan of the genre should most certainly take the time to experience.",2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 6171d103d54354dfc526486b,KeenGamer,Kenzie Du,67,"Built by talented designers of some of the most celebrated RPGs in history, Astria Ascending introduces a beautiful fantasy world and a cast of characters that promise to pull nostalgic players in. Will your adventure with the Fated Eight bring a fresh turn-based experience?",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 616f43bc8a1e37b0e132fe2a,Lords Of Gaming ,Joseph Repko,80,"Astria Ascending is a fantastic throwback to classic JRPGs. Its story may not be remarkable, but the overall gameplay experience makes the game memorable. The deep combat with the customization and unique boss battles with excellent enemy variety is what kept me playing. In fact, knowing how the game works now, I have been hungry to start a new playthrough with different character class combinations as I progress. It will be hard for players to pick up if they are not used to turn-based gameplay. However, fans of this style of game will be in for a fantastic treat. But if you are on Xbox I cannot recommend playing this game in its current state. When it is patched and you can get past the main menu, then feel compelled to pick it up.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 616f204a8a1e37b0e132fe03,WayTooManyGames,Fernando da Costa,55,"Astria Ascending has the ingredients to produce a delicious JRPG dish but fumbles doing so. A chief reason for this is the balancing, and if rectified, I have no doubt it would solve a lot of problems.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 616e0cf4e856d8ac61c53d41,ZTGD,Terrence Johnson,70,"The beautiful graphics, unique characters and fun combat doesn’t take away from the fact that this is an old-school RPG at heart with new school wrappings. AA boasts a fun take on the traditional job systems found in JRPGs, I just wish it was given a story to match all of the great things it has going for it. Fights can drag on at times much like the JRPG’s of old, what helps is the amazing art and effects from the various attacks. But while fans of the older Final Fantasy’s and even Dragon Quest games may enjoy this trip of nostalgia; those folks raised on Persona 5’s and the last few Final Fantasy’s might be in for a bit of a shock. Astria Ascending isn’t a bad game, just a flawed one; but if you enjoy Vanillaware games and don’t mind a grind a lot of fun can be had here.",2021-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 616e72998a1e37b0e132fc79,Daily Mirror,Eugene Sowah,60,There are a few issues that stop it from being an amazing experience like the huge difficulty spikes or lack of quality of life features that JRPG fans have come to expect from the genre. But Astria Ascending for the most part is an exhilarating experience that could be the starting point for something spectacular.,2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 616e0caee856d8ac61c53c43,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,70,"Astria Ascending is heavily inspired by classic JRPGs. Its combat is its strongest suit, but its narrative fails to hold of the player as it should, which keeps it from recreating the elements that made its inspirations so special.",2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 616c684fc93474a05eb37b95,Nintendo Blast,Vítor M. Costa,55,"Astria Ascending is far from being a widely recommended RPG, but it can please those more avid RPG fans who appreciate differentiated art and want to appreciate the potential of its systems, although points such as level design and narrative design hinders the experience.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 61a7add4707b251eac01e596,GuiltyBit,Marcos Casal,81,"Astria Ascending seeks to captivate you by the eyes and she succeeds. However, convincing you at the controls has it more complicated if you are a veteran in the genre, since his history and combats could take a couple of more turns to be more original. Still, it is an excellent JRPG that will please most.",2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 616588b2ae06db5cf78ec216,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,70,"Astria Ascending may not be a flawless release but the solid combat system, spectacular visuals, deep character skill building, and wealth of content make for an experience that JRPG fans will feel right at home with. We'd give this one a recommendation to anybody looking for an original RPG to sink their teeth into; the writing and plot could have done with more development and attention, but there's lots to love about Astria Ascending and we're eagerly anticipating whatever Artisan Studios does next.",2021-10-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 61649d117e5f135bdb1be343,NintendoWorldReport,Donald Theriault,50,"If you're ready to go all-in on Astria Ascending… well, you probably already have. If not, there's plenty of fish in the RPG sea on Switch and some more marlins coming before the year's out. You'll be able to get your fill.",2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 61606c159e65de2d02a17f44,CFG Games,Vincent Lai,60,"Astria Ascending is full of wonderfully hand-painted visuals and fantastic tunes. While it provides plenty of customization options and sticks to established roleplaying mechanics, the arbitrary pacing and balance can dampen the experience.",2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 615fc7159e65de2d02a17ced,DVS Gaming,,75,"Overall, the game is fantastic. It works well on GamePass and the cloud gaming option for phones. The job system is greatly designed paired with a strong combat system and beautiful design. While the voice acting and difficulty jump take a bit away from the game, it’s definitely a great pick for turn-based JRPG fans who love the classics.",2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 615f06d59e65de2d02a17931,God is a Geek,,75,"Astria Ascending is a good JRPG, but in a year packed with lengthy games and a few issues with voices and grinding it's not that easy to recommend.",2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 615e053bc44fe6288eaddad7,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,75,"Astria Ascending is a beautiful game to look at, and the various systems provide plenty to do while soaking the aesthetic in. There’s a deep, interesting world here that took a bit of time for me to sink my teeth into, but once I got into the groove I really enjoyed peeling back the layers. That said, there are concerns around the pacing at times and the platforming elements fell a bit flat for me as well. Astria Ascending is a good JRPG overall that fans of the genre will likely want to give a try.",2021-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 615d9e3a290395221a1dfe88,Windows Central,Cole Martin,70,Astria Ascending's 2D puzzle platforming blended with turn-based combat and stunning art style does all the heavy lifting to keep players interested as the game's writing feels a bit generic.,2021-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 615cc18a30b58f1b1f9087d1,GameSkinny,Josh Broadwell,50,Astria Ascending has the makings of a unique RPG but never builds on its strengths to rise above average.,2021-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 6163fb3c622fdc536eb6aa93,WellPlayed,Nathan Hennessy,60,A sensory achievement for nostalgic JRPGs left without any enjoyable game under the hood and falls short of an already exceptional 2021 JRPG roster.,2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 615ca98bcfdb94163b99f4db,JVL,,60,"Despite its convincing 2D aesthetic, its music and its undeniable richness, Astria Ascending misses the boat a little to hope to compete with the greatest of the genre. The fault is a certain lack of inventiveness in the gameplay, a difficulty sometimes too demanding and an unclear course of missions, not to mention some fatal flaws.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 6159a7282a25e7f9d433e2e2,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,70,Review code provided by the publisher.,2021-10-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 6157a8289f4312e92e3277f0,IGN,Cameron Hawkins,60,"Astria Ascending attracts you with its art, keeps you interested with its combat, but may lose you entirely due to its bland story full of annoying difficulty spikes.",2021-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 616b76c16934b18ab8d5172b,Checkpoint Gaming,Pedro Cooray,60,"Despite some of the JRPG royalty involved, Astria Ascending just isn’t able to live up to the high expectations. The good news is that Artisan Studio seem committed to updating the game over time, so ideally the rough edges present will get smoothed out.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 6157337e9f4312e92e327768,GameBlast,Farley Santos,55,"Astria Ascending is a JRPG of remarkable ideas and great visuals, but, unfortunately, its execution leaves much to be desired. The combat system that rewards exploiting enemies' weaknesses is promising, though the fact it's deeply unbalanced and the pattern repetition makes the battles frustrating. There are many options to customize and develop characters, nonetheless, a lot of grinding is necessary to make the most out of these resources. Orcanon's many activities and an elaborate minigame may satisfy eager players but it's a shame the plot, characters, dungeons and locales lack inspiration. At least, the universe has a really beautiful visual and quality music. In the end, its meager qualities aren't enough to save Astria Ascending.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 624ea61c008489e208d7b011,Capsule Computers,Claudio Meira,65,"An ambitious project featuring big names from the JRPG scene. It uses many JRPG conventions from the past, but ultimately, fails to stand up to the best in the genre.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 61568d27f73144e5c35a4544,Screen Rant,Scott Baird,40,"Astria Ascending has the makings of a great game, but it falls short on several fronts. A version of the game that started out at an earlier point in the story, in order to gradually introduce each character and their abilities, would have helped smooth the transition into the main quest. A number of QoL improvements, especially related to the speed of the battles, would also drastically improve the gameplay. As it stands, Astria Ascending feels like a throwback to a different era, while needlessly ignoring the modern conveniences that have improved the genre in the time that has passed since then.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 6157743c9f4312e92e3277c6,Console Creatures,Bobby Pashalidis,80,An exciting battle system paired with gorgeous visuals will pull players in. Astria Ascending has the makings of a classic JRPG but falls short with forgettable storytelling and a bad English dub.,2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 6153a2afbf6fa9a4453b78d6,Pure Dead Gaming,,80,"Astria Ascending is a good RPG that is quite easy to recommend despite its obvious shortcomings. While you’re able to adjust the difficulty, including removing most of the challenge if you want, the game isn’t holding your hand when it comes to quests and exploration - and thus it may not be for everyone.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 61549f73c56d12d502d23812,RPG Site,Quinton O'Connor,50,"Astria Ascending is not a great JRPG. I would hesitate to label it a good one. In a year of winners, it's not a complete outlier but it's no contemporary classic. Despite a few flirtations with intrigue, the story is generally vacant of anything compelling enough to stick around until the credits. Poor writing compounds the problem and unlikable characters can't overcome it. Gameplay ranges from strong to stale, with just enough gumption and innovation to keep things lively. Pound for pound and for all its pedigree, this is a disappointing experience I'm not inclined to recommend.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 61532406bf6fa9a4453b77a8,Push Square,Jenny Jones,50,"Astria Ascending is a beautifully hand-drawn game with an old school JRPG feel. It tries to keep the experience modern with some much needed quality of life improvements, but annoying bugs hold it back. It's a bit of a shame that the story is fairly forgettable but the fun combat system does help alleviate this to an extent. With a very detailed job system and plenty of optional side content to get involved with, there is entertainment to be found here if don't mind the grind - but as an overall role-playing adventure, Astria Ascending has clear flaws.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 61530448bf6fa9a4453b7759,Hardcore Gamer,Jason Bohn,70,"For a game with so many valid criticisms, a recommendation might not seem forthcoming, but Astria Ascending rises above all of these issues as a total experience, with the art alone making worth the price of admission.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 61efa6019e5c48c548d71b32,video games are good,Nathan Hermanson,70,"Overall, Astria Ascending is a perfectly good JRPG that is familiar and traditional in a way that is both refreshing and frustrating. What it does differently from others in its class (fun and unique temple puzzles, amazing quality art assets) are enough to help it rise from the ashes of its storytelling faults. Major difficulty spikes and repetitive encounters hold it back from greatness and may make this a skip for some, but the adventure will speak to many fans of classic JRPGs.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 6171d676d54354dfc5264878,Noisy Pixel,Azario Lopez,70,"Astria Ascending had me invested in the 25 hours it took me to get to the final dungeon. However, that comes with a padded runtime of level grinding, lengthy battles, dungeon navigation confusion, and many menu interactions. So if you begin, prepare not to understand what is going on until 10 hours into the game, but if you don’t have that time, don’t bother. However, those who do get far enough are in for a genuinely fun JPRG experience that only requires a few quality-of-life improvements.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 616440ba44f68f57d8128cd3,Infinite Start,Damian Seeto,85,Astria Ascending is surprisingly an accessible JRPG that could appeal to both veterans and beginners. The fact that your health replenishes after each battle makes dungeon crawling not as stressful as other RPGs. Not to mention the 2D graphics look awesome on both PS4 and PS5. This is definitely if you are a JRPG fan in general.,2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 6160abad3ad0c44038726310,Hey Poor Player,Kenny McKee,80,"When it comes down to it, Astria Ascending is a charming blend of new and old, and a very enjoyable RPG experience overall. I’m always happy when I see a game successfully emulate the spirit of the ever-sacred old-school RPG, and I can happily say that Artisan Studios really outdid themselves with this one!",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 616021759e65de2d02a17d1e,GameOnAUS,Chris Inglis,80,"Astria Ascending is a beautifully hand-drawn JRPG with tactical and strategic combat, rewarding dungeon exploration and the ascension tree gives you much versatility in how you specialise party members.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,79e13cbc4f624cbdafa1989a31ca7efe 61e1b5c19e5c48c548d6d013,NoobFeed,Kurtis Seid,75,"Eternal Embers can be great fun for hardcore Titan Quest fans. However, despite having all sorts of quick onboarding options Eternal Embers is not the right place to start the whole experience.",2022-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 61d593899e5c48c548d6a1bd,SECTOR.sk,Lukáš Zábojník,70,"The Titan Slayer will travel to ancient China this time, dealing with another threat to the entire world of humans and gods",2022-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 61c133999e5c48c548d66f77,Digital Chumps,Steven McGehee,,"In sum, the surprise release of the fourth DLC is great news for anyone that enjoys this game. There is enough quality content in Eternal Embers to warrant a purchase, but it’s also clear that it’s time for Titan Quest to get a full-blown, AAA-level sequel. The bones of Titan Quest are still excellent, but they are very much showing their age in some respects. I don’t think anyone would disagree that it’s time for a proper sequel to be the next big news we hear about Titan Quest. Until then, though, it’s easy to recommend Eternal Embers to anyone that wants to take on another epic quest in the Titan Quest universe.",2021-02-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc993765d677878d0d7,GameOctane,Matt Steigely,33,"Titan Quest is fun for a few hours with a friend, but after that there is no reason to return to the field of battle.",2018-10-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc993765d677878d0cd,FNintendo,Nuno Nêveda,60,"Titan Quest lands on the Nintendo Switch as a remaster of a game that originally saw the light of day twelve years ago. While its visual environment is certainly outdated, despite some technical improvements, Titan Quest's gameplay still retains some interest and its local and online multiplayer modes are definitely enjoyable. Despite all that, the game still feels fairly repetitive and it does not stand on the top of the scale of action RPG.",2018-09-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc993765d677878d0d0,Gamefa,Mohammad Aria Moghaddam,65,"New Version of Titan Quest has problems in gameplay, combat and graphics and it may feel outdated since the 2006 original game, but we can’t ignore that it is still a fun game that worth playing specially for gamers that didn’t play the original game. Titan Quest has a nice upgrade system and replay value that made an entertaining game, but it could be so much better if the developers did more work on this new version and its improvement.",2018-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d0c4,IGN Spain,Victor Sánchez,72,"An unforgettable memory that, although it may feel outdated since its original release, it is worth being replayed or discovered.",2018-08-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d0c1,NintendoWorldReport,Joel DeWitte,65,"Titan Quest has a story, setting, and characters that end up being completely forgettable. That said, it fills a gap in the genre offerings on Switch, and if you're looking for something to scratch that itch until something more recent gets announced, it'll fit the bill.",2018-08-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d0ac,Digitally Downloaded,,70,"It's a great fit for Switch, where you can idly grind while watching TV or riding the train, or set the console up in tabletop mode for some co-op action wherever you may be (so long as you have another controller handy). Just be ready to fight through a lot of bugs to get to the enjoyment underneath.",2018-08-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc993765d677878d0d4,Nintendo Times,Jay Kittelson,80,"Great action RPGs are filled with compelling reasons to keep coming back for more, and Titan Quest does just that. The combat is fluid, the exploration is fun, and it fills a niche that until now has been unfilled on the Switch. This one should take most gamers many hours to complete.",2018-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d0b4,Spaziogames,Francesca Sirtori,60,"This new version of Titan Quest shows so many failures and problems about graphic and technique, maybe due to the low quality of the whole work done too fast and with fewer contents than the previous editions, alas.",2018-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d0b1,GamePro,Mirco Kämpfer,61,"Titan Quest is past his peak, even the new edition looks stale and struggles with technical issues.",2018-07-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d0c7,GamingTrend,Codi Spence,75,"Titan Quest is an entertaining port that brings back a blast from the past. The gameplay is smooth, the controls are precise, and the skills are pretty cool as well. The texture loading issues and freezes that occasionally happen can be annoying, but they aren't game-breaking. Titan Quest can also be enjoyed solo or with friends.",2018-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d0be,Nintendo Life,Gavin Lane,70,"A certain historical perspective and a touch of nostalgia will go a long way to helping you appreciate Titan Quest and its quirks. That core loop of killing satyrs in four hits before finding rare loot that destroys them in one is as compelling as it ever was. Disappointing visual glitches and the occasional crash give the impression that everything is held together with nothing more than sticky tape and a prayer, but it was never enough to stop us playing. Handheld mode is a massive boon for any RPG and, as long as you're not expecting miracles, this Switch port delivers the core experience well enough to warrant investigation.",2018-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d0b7,Eurogamer,Vikki Blake,75,An admirable ARPG gets lost in a less than thoughtful Switch port.,2018-07-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d0ae,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,55,"Taking everything into account, including its surprisingly high asking price, and considering the title’s age, Titan Quest on the Switch is simply not a very good deal. I’m trying not to be cynical but given the lack of anything from this general genre on the console this feels like little more than an attempt to capitalize on Diablo fans starved for a shot at even a facsimile of that play in a portable form before something less dated (and hopefully showing more care) arrives. Despite my misgivings with the care and quality of the port this is still a very playable game that offers a reasonably good experience considering there currently are no alternatives. Regardless, given at least one other competitive title that’s planned for Switch in the coming months I’d be more inclined to advocate a “wait and see” attitude and hold out little longer before taking the plunge.",2018-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d097,PSX Brasil,Carlos Oliveira Maciel,68,"Titan Quest unfortunately does not meet the big action RPG fans' expectations, and it has problems in its controls that seriously affect the gameplay, especially when you play against a lot of enemies. Titan Quest is a game recommended to players that aren't expecting a new Diablo and that understand the limitations of the game.",2018-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d094,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,90,"Part of the reason that it is so replayable is that it's easy to tackle a different combat style and level-up path (they're different enough that you'll get a different experience in playing them). Part of the reason is that it's just a joy to wade into a horde of satyrs and get with the slaying, even when you've got the precise moment they'll attack burned into muscle memory.",2018-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d085,GameMAG,,50,"Terrible controls, outdated gameplay with a bad loot drop system and many bugs make Console Edition of Titan Quest a mess.",2018-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc993765d677878d0ca,Respawning,William Andrews,10,"To sum it all up. Titan Quest is a boring, ugly and downright obnoxious pile of garbage that shouldn’t have even seen the light of day. With nothing really going for it and without even a sense of “its so bad its good” this is the kind of game you should wait till you see it free to play. Even then? i wouldn’t fucking bother. Just go outside. see your family. Maybe even find true love. This just isn’t for gamers or the human race as a whole.",2018-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d087,PS4Blog.net,,70,"Titan Quest is an interesting title to review in 2018. It looks good and has transitioned from PC to console fairly well, but the issue is that there are several ARPG on PS4 which play better and have new features that have upgraded the formula. But if you're in the mood for playing a revamped classic on Sony's home console, then you should definitely check this one out – who knows, we might a sequel at some point!",2018-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d0aa,Generación Xbox,,55,"Titan Quest is a classic PC Action-RPG that is badly adapted to Xbox One. Despite maintaining its virtues as the first day, its performance complicates the player's experience, especially those who did not know the original 2006 game.",2018-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d08e,Hobby Consolas,José L. Ortega,60,Titan Quest was a reference of Action-RPG. And currently it remains. But the passage of time and a poor adaptation weigh down the experience of this adaptation.,2018-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d083,PS3Blog.net,,70,"Aside from some of the flaws I've mentioned, Titan Quest is a decent dungeon crawler and a fun port of a classic ARPG. So if you're looking for a game to scratch that action RPG itch on PlayStation 4, Titan Quest is ready for you on physical media as well as digitally.",2018-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d091,Gaming Nexus,Kevin O'Connell,85,"Titan Quest is a hack-n-slash game that captivated a great many players for over a decade. There have been thousands of mods, skill-sets, skins, and even a few full games made in its wake because of how good it was. Now on console, the game lives again. Maybe a bit too close to the flawed original, and maybe not as hack-friendly as the original, but it gives a chance for a new set of players to battle a titan… and that should be good enough for anyone.",2018-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d089,SA Gamer,,50,"Titan Quest is a fantastic game that is unfortunately poorly realised on consoles. While there's a lot to praise here, it had its time back in 2006 and if it was looking to bring it back it would have to put in a little more effort than just the same game with clunkier gameplay.",2018-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d09a,PlayStation LifeStyle,Ahmed Mohamed,45,"The best similitude I can make regarding the remastered version of Titan Quest is that of a game that attempts to sneak into an era that has long passed it by. While a minimal amount of enjoyment can be had listening to the wayfarers and tradesmen across the many worlds that the hero visits, there are too many problems that stem from the game's now ancient design. While titles like Shadow of the Colossus can confidently hold their own in a decade that they were not intended for, it may be a bittersweet sign of the swift progression in the industry that most titles are just not good enough anymore.",2018-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d08b,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,75,"At the end of the day, it's Titan Quest. For those that have never played it, they may either love it or hate it depending on how well they adapt to the grid-based movement. Fans of the original 2006 release who are looking to try the game out again will have a fun time here. While it's not the best port of a PC action RPG, it has the makings of a fun time with up to five buddies online.",2018-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc793765d677878d047,COGconnected,James Paley,72,"While I started out frustrated, every hour I invested in Titan Quest paid off in full.",2018-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc793765d677878d044,VGChartz,Evan Norris,60,"Despite suffering from some unoptimized console controls, bland combat, and boring level design, Titan Quest is a serviceable RPG in the vein of Diablo and Baldur's Gate.",2018-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc793765d677878d04a,NEOsite,Paweł Musiolik,60,"Since Titan Quest was released on PC we've got many better games in hack 'n' slash genre. This one lacks dynamic battles, controls are mediocre at best and there is many technical problems.",2018-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc793765d677878d050,FingerGuns,Jan Siery,50,"If you do have a friend with a PS4 and a copy of the game you could spend hours of enjoyment rolling back the years, but otherwise I would just let the past be the past and move on with your gaming life",2018-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc793765d677878d03e,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,48,"Let's be brutally honest: this new edition of Titan Quest is simply terrible. Technically it's a disaster, with a constant flow of bugs and glitches that seriously undermine the game experience (there are still references to the keyboards commands). It's too bad, because the original game was a great hack 'n slash.",2018-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc793765d677878d056,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,70,"I have a fear that the gameplay style of Titan Quest may put off all of those who don't have nostalgia for the title. I imagine it was a case of cater for the fans or cater for the mainstream and with that in mind, I applaud their bravery and courage to stick with the original formula and cater for the fans. As such, this isn't a game for me, but if you liked the original on PC in either 2006 or 2016, then this will certainly be a great remaster/re-release for you.",2018-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5f1eff09d88e035744c1be2f,RedTieGuy,Basil Frank,75,,2018-03-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc793765d677878d041,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,75,A more-than-competent loot-based action RPG with some interesting ideas,2018-03-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc893765d677878d077,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,60,"It's not perfect, but with Diablo 4 yet to be officially announced, Titan Quest on console will scratch the loot-based action RPG itch that many gamers may be feeling, albeit with some frustrations along the way.",2018-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc793765d677878d04d,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,55,"A perfectly average dungeon crawler with hours of gameplay to offer, Titan Quest's flaws are too numerous to properly recommend it above and beyond its genre counterparts.",2018-03-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d867bc793765d677878d053,Spaziogames,Gianluca Arena,50,Titan Quest was better remembered as a decent hack'n'slash on PC than a mediocre Diablo clone on consoles: this version is clearly rushed out and it doesn't do any justice to a title that's been fun and engaging for the last twelve years.,2018-03-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,c7664611fa424f0a94aeb84cc0d3b542 5d8b1f066fb37f1499e4f849,Worth Playing,Joseph Doyle,70,"Dangerous Driving feels just like Burnout, but it doesn't look or sound the part. ",2019-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8293765d67787a50ed,MonsterVine,Diego Escala,60,"Dangerous Driving definitely has the spirit of Burnout, but it doesn’t exactly execute it in the way you’d want.",2019-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8293765d67787a50eb,GameSpace,Scott Jeslis,85,"Dangerous Driving is a fun-filled, reckless racing game that should satiate fans that hunger for more of racing classics like the Burnout series. There's also a home here for non-racing game players as well since being reckless in Dangerous Driving is not held against you! Being dangerous behind a wheel has never been so much fun!",2019-04-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8293765d67787a50cc,Impulsegamer,Scott De Lacy,98,"Dangerous Driving is an interactive cinematic-thrill-seeker experience, take down other opponents to win!",2019-04-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8293765d67787a50c3,BaziCenter,Farnood Samie Yousefi,50,"It's not necessarily a bad thing that developers are trying to follow the formulas that worked several years ago, but executing those formulas is where things get tricky and ruin a huge potential. Dangerous Driving can be considered a direct competition for Burnout Paradise, a title that released in the 7th generation and still beats DD everyday! There is no point in paying 30 dollars for Dangerous Driving, especially now that we have the remastered version of Burnout Paradise for only 20 dollars.",2019-04-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8293765d67787a50ca,PSX Brasil,Luis Guilherme Machado Camargo,75,"Dangerous Driving doesn't reach the quality of Burnout classics because of its lack of polish, however, it creates an excellent foundation for this series to become the successor the classic series deserves.",2019-04-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8293765d67787a50ce,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,56,"And really, when the crashes look like simple physics experiments from the late-90s that can trigger from the slightest of scrapes – it was destined to fall short of hitting its lofty Burnout spiritual successor goal.",2019-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8293765d67787a50bc,ZTGD,Ken McKown,70,"Dangerous Driving feels like the little engine that could. When it works, it is a fantastic experience. It felt like Burnout never left. The lack of music and compromised original consoles though really drags it down a notch. I wanted to love this game a lot more than I did, but as it stands it is an incredible throwback to the glory days of Burnout racing.",2019-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8293765d67787a50f2,Thumbsticks,Callum Williams,40,"While Dangerous Driving desperately wants to declare itself Burnout’s successor, it’s simply too hollow to ever truly earn that title. It’s buggy, repetitive and lacks all the depth that made Criterion Software’s acclaimed franchise such a phenomenal hit. There are the fundamentals for an explosively fun driving game within this barebones arcade racer, but ultimately Dangerous Driving is more a knock-off Burnout clone than a worthy spiritual reboot.",2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8293765d67787a50d0,Hardcore Gamer,Cory Wells,60,"Dangerous Driving hits the perfect melody at certain points when focusing on what the team set out for it to do: be a spiritual successor to Burnout. At its peak, it feels like a Burnout game.",2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8293765d67787a50c8,Gameblog,Vincent Elmer-Haerrig,40,"Dangerous Driving is like mini bikes experienced by the oldest of us. It's not super pretty, it's very simple and we still have nice moments with it. By cons, you don't want that friends see you with it. We can forgive his wanderings when we know that it is developed ""in a garage"" with very limited funds. But in this case, he must not claim such prestigious legacies as Burnout, for which we are still waiting for a successor to the excellent ""Paradise"" episode.",2019-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8293765d67787a50c1,Sports Gamers Online,Michael Straw,60,"Dangerous Driving does a nice job to truly give that franchise a spiritual successor, and a game for all of the Burnout fans out there to enjoy. ",2019-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8293765d67787a50be,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,52,"Dangerous Driving is just alright, it feels aged and it really wasn't anything too exciting to play.",2019-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8293765d67787a50c6,TrueAchievements,Sam Quirke,40,"Dangerous Driving aims to be a clone of a classic yet sorely outdated driving franchise, and it succeeds in that mission to an extent. PS2-era design methodology is present throughout, and adrenaline thrills take centre stage over fluid design, creativity or accessibility.",2019-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a50a5,Telegraph,Tom Hoggins,80,"From much of the creative talent behind the revered Burnout series, does Dangerous Driving rekindle its rambunctious racing?",2019-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a509e,Wccftech,Nathan Birch,50,"Dangerous Driving is, at best, a rough early prototype of a proper Burnout successor. The basic mechanics and sense of speed are there, but they're badly undermined by bland track design, infuriating AI, a lack of features, and a host of other issues. Those feeling nostalgic for Burnout would be best served taking the classics out for another spin, rather than taking a chance on this lemon.",2019-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 615e0644c44fe6288eaddae1,AR12Gaming,,76,"I had an incredibly fun time smashing other cars in Dangerous Driving, and I feel that you should experience it too! This is definitely a game I would recommend to anyone looking to play something different in the racing game world. If you’re sick and tired of boring realistic racing games, go ahead and try this out!",2019-04-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a509c,Cubed3,Tomas Barry,60,"Dangerous Driving taps into fans' nostalgia for the Burnout series, but fails to maximise that potential.",2019-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a5096,Slant Magazine,Jeremy Winslow,20,"Though it's abundant in hyper-realistic visuals, that isn't enough to disguise its lack of polish in almost every other way.",2019-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a50a7,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,60,Dangerous Driving isn’t the Burnout game that many of us have been waiting for sadly.,2019-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a50a0,Gamefa,Aria Moghadam,80,"Fast, crazy and fun are the three words to describe the newest Three Fields Entertainment game, which is in many ways similar to the legendary Burnout series. Although, there are quite a few flaws here and there, such as poor graphics and UI design and you've only 6 cars to compete against your rivals, but the overall experience is one hell of a fun.",2019-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a5093,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,60,Gamers who like the idea of a simple Burnout game without many bells and whistles will have a good time with Dangerous Driving.,2019-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a50a3,Hobby Consolas,Alberto Lloret,75,"Dangerous Driving it's like returning to the very first Burnout: say goodby to the open world and its awesome graphics, and be ready to embrace the old fashioned events on classic circuits. It retains the variety type o races, the takedowns,... but without the polishment that make us fall in love with this arcade formula.",2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a509a,TheSixthAxis,Dominic Leighton,80,"Dangerous Driving is the game Burnout fans have been waiting for. Insane speeds, takedowns, permanent wreckage and a raft of events make this not just a spiritual successor, but a new beginning for aggressive arcade racing.",2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a5098,IGN Italy,Mattia Ravanelli,70,"Dangerous Driving is a funny but limited old-style racing game. Its sense of the speed is exhilarating, but on a standard Xbox One/PS4 the frame rate drops to a not so exciting 30fps.",2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a506c,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,80,"Dangerous Driving is somewhat basic for a racer, but this offering goes at incredible speeds and has unexpected depth and nostalgia for a series that’s found new life. On PC, you’ll have to forego some modern features and connectivity over its console brethren. The amount of hours you’ll spend in Dangerous Driving feels really good, and something you’ll keep coming back to. Dangerous Driving has its flaws, but it’s a magnificent return to form from a small team that knows how to make a Burnout game all but in name.",2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a506a,TechRaptor,Dan Hodges,65,"Dangerous Driving marks Three Fields Entertainment's first attempt at making a fully-fledged spiritual successor to Burnout. Its thrilling speeds and exciting action scratch the itch, but the tight budget, myriad of technical issues, and barebones content hold it back from being truly special.",2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a5068,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,60,"Disappointing is perhaps the best word to sum up Dangerous Driving. It could have been so much better, but instead it’s just passable fun. The saddest thing is, if you want a game that plays like classic Burnout, it’s the best option currently available.",2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a5066,Game Informer,Matthew Kato,60,Neither the racing nor the crashes do enough to make this title standout,2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a505e,IGN Spain,Juan García,70,"An interesting take on the classic Burnout-esque racing games, but falls too short on its efforts when you are not on the track, with awful menus, a bad campaign design and lack of game modes to be a true Burnout sucessor.",2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a505b,Flickering Myth,Shaun Munro,45,The charmless and disappointing Dangerous Driving is effectively just Burnout with the soul ripped asunder.,2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a5059,Gamers Heroes,Casey Scheld,40,"Though Dangerous Driving attempts to tap into Burnout's lineage, its numerous bugs and lack of polish fail to capture the spirit of its inspiration.",2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a5057,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,80,"Though Dangerous Driving doesn't quite boast the budget it needs to properly do justice to the notion of bringing classic Burnout kicking and screaming onto contemporary systems, it absolutely does nail the fundamental core of that concept and in doing so provides both a highly enjoyable racer and an evocative blueprint for what developer Three Fields Entertainment will do next.",2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a5055,Xbox Achievements,,55," Ultimately, however, Dangerous Driving is a spiritual successor that's sadly lacking in spirit.",2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a5035,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,60,"Dangerous Driving is a decent effort to bring back the boisterous, fast-paced racing of Burnout, and while it somewhat delivers on that promise, it's not without its fair share of problems. Technical issues hinder the experience, and one or two issues with handling stop the game from being a top arcade racer. However, the chaos and tension within the various event types makes for some good, old fashioned, adrenaline-fuelled action, and fans of this breed of racing will likely be able to burn a few hours here.",2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a5033,Attack of the Fanboy,Kyle Hanson,70,"Dangerous Driving delivers a tight, streamlined racing experience, but that comes at the cost of features that players have come to expect.",2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a5031,Digital Chumps,Eric Layman,60,"Dangerous Driving bets that spurned fans of Burnout still want more Burnout made by the only people they would trust to make more Burnout. It's a skilled recreation, albeit one that forgets wild innovation and grinning novelty were as important to Burnout's identity as racing and smashing up outrageous cars. Dangerous Driving, ironically, is defined by familiarity and comfort.",2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a502f,GameSpot,Richard Wakeling,50,"As a spiritual successor to Burnout 3: Takedown, Dangerous Driving bottles up some of that Criterion magic, but these moments are fleeting and too many issues pile up to make it little more than a pretender.",2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a502d,Cultured Vultures,Ashley Bates,50,"A pale imitation of a great franchise, Dangerous Driving just can't quite fill the hole left by Burnout.",2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867f8193765d67787a502b,PC Invasion,Greg Bargas,50,"The most impressive piece to Dangerous Driving is its aesthetic design. Each map is vibrant and awash color and the sound design has noticeable polish. However, the rest of the game feels rather shallow, especially for a spiritual successor to the Burnout series.",2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a31e529d4527419c98a0d36f6ca9ce1d 5d867e4193765d677879dc15,Impulsegamer,Ethan Gray,70,"In the end, Carnival Games on the PS4 offers you family fun with around 20 mini-games to engage in, with some hits and some misses.",2019-01-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,d08a29625c044911aca5848c74ba0e9b 5d867e4193765d677879dc11,Spaziogames,Francesco Corica,51,"If you're gamers with experience, Carnival Games isn't the title that you're looking for. If you're willing to not take the minigames seriously and you're in a festive environment, then you'll be able to forget easily the many problems that afflict it.",2018-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,d08a29625c044911aca5848c74ba0e9b 5d867e4193765d677879dc13,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,70,"If you're looking for a game to get the whole family gathered around the TV - or your Nintendo Switch in tabletop mode - during the school holidays or at a party, Carnival Games offers plenty of silly mini-games to get everyone swinging their Joy-Con. It's nothing remarkable, but the new games do offer a little more variety than the previous versions, so if you're looking for a quick pick-up-and-play alternative to Super Mario Party, this colourful collection could be the virtual funfair trip for you.",2018-11-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,d08a29625c044911aca5848c74ba0e9b 5d867e4193765d677879dc17,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,67,It may not have good graphics and it's definitely dripping with cheese but there's no denying just how much fun you and a few friends can have with Carnival Games.,2018-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,d08a29625c044911aca5848c74ba0e9b 5e0e1e4e71f25c74e7326603,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,50,"Tactical strategy spin-off game from This Is the Police is a good idea, however not everything works well and it is frustrating.",2020-01-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,09846ff4dda3466f9a8bddbe07c22727 5df784d4239b721b0efd9364,FNintendo,André Reis,60,"Rebel Cops sits on a spot for tactical action games that award (or punish...) their players with a grueling difficulty level and incentives to follow different approaches. If this will delight fans of the genre, those less versed on tactical action will be irredeemably cast aside, as the experience of Rebel Cops will not be their friend, and it's not like the game features a rich and plentiful plot to make up for that.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,09846ff4dda3466f9a8bddbe07c22727 5daff40234f2907a2bb55f3b,Spaziogames,,68,"This is the police this is not, as the fine narrative and attention to details are lost in the translation to this spin off. Still, a decent choice for the uninitiated of the turn-based strategy genre.",2019-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,09846ff4dda3466f9a8bddbe07c22727 5da35fee06b06e791d1dd391,GamingTrend,Ron Burke,70,"Rebel Cops is a solid tactical game with a somewhat cliche storyline. While some of the mechanics are a little half-baked, the progression system and combat are engaging and tense. The game forces you to really think through your actions thanks to the limited save system, I just wish there was more impact to playing it loud.",2019-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,09846ff4dda3466f9a8bddbe07c22727 5d9cba30c348b168d818b1cd,Pardis Game,علیرضا محزون,50,"At first glance, Rebel Cops seems to be a good tactical game that can entertain you for a long time. However, when you go deeper, the game loses all its excitement due to repetitive gameplay, dull story, and numerous bugs. ",2019-10-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,09846ff4dda3466f9a8bddbe07c22727 5d9b71e4dd86394a4155a0b9,GameGrin,Matthew Gigante,80,"All in all, Rebel Cops is a blast to play, and feels like a great modification to the This Is The Police formula. Everything feels right, the management is fun and challenging, the story is interesting enough, and there are no bugs or glitches that I have run into thus far.",2019-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,09846ff4dda3466f9a8bddbe07c22727 5d94fcaffb2612131ba537a8,Screen Rant,Christopher Teuton,70,"Rebel Cops is a well-made, difficult game that could benefit from some mechanical restructuring.",2019-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,09846ff4dda3466f9a8bddbe07c22727 5d8dd419b59781214caf4409,Gameblog,Vincent Elmer-Haerrig,40,"Rebel Cops only takes the tactical part of the last This is the Police. But by the way, it does not erase its defects and removes all the narrative part that could lighten it. We end up with a game that lacks dynamism, with recurring mechanics and a feeling of growing frustration.",2019-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,09846ff4dda3466f9a8bddbe07c22727 5d8916ce5c493d4b9bf92aef,Nintendo Life,Sayem Ahmed,70,"Despite the bumpy setting and plot, Rebel Cops is a great game to take on the go for a little bit of tactical action. It stands up with stalwarts of the genre, and offers enough challenge and replayability to make you come back for more. Where the game falters is in its UI and quality of life options, but some instances of small text and slightly finicky menus do not take away from what is a solid turn-based tactics game.",2019-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,09846ff4dda3466f9a8bddbe07c22727 5d88d7b7e8d62539d8365bbc,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,70,"Despite its many shortcomings, the few interesting ideas that the game brings up, as well as the beautiful art direction and surprisingly good soundtrack, save Rebel Cops from mediocrity.",2019-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,09846ff4dda3466f9a8bddbe07c22727 5d896ea2481e5f09725df3da,Gamefa,Amirmehdi Namjoo,70,"Rebel Cops is a good Tactical Strategy game, but it has flaws that prevent it from being a great game. The core gameplay mechanics are well-implemented but after some hours into the game, they feel boring and lack enough diversity. There is also some wrong game design decisions in terms of some difficulty elements that can make the game less attractive for some players. I can recommend this game to Tactical Strategy fans, but those who are new to this genre will probably have better options to start with.",2019-09-20T19:30:00.000Z,True,09846ff4dda3466f9a8bddbe07c22727 5d8680ca93765d67787ac1d4,Polygon,Charlie Hall,,"The theme is a bait and switch, but the gameplay is at least somewhat interesting ",2019-09-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,09846ff4dda3466f9a8bddbe07c22727 5d8680ca93765d67787ac1d2,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Matt Cox,,"For me to enjoy turn-based sneakery, I need more information. Naughty Police is a game where simply moving from A to B is riddled with uncertainty, and the cost of being spotted too often boils down to repetitive busywork. It’s not a price I’m willing to pay.",2019-09-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,09846ff4dda3466f9a8bddbe07c22727 5d8680ca93765d67787ac1f0,TrueGaming,نايف اللحيدان,70,"Rebel Cops is a fun, X-Com style strategy game that fans of the genre will appreciate for its tight gameplay and fun battles.",2019-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,09846ff4dda3466f9a8bddbe07c22727 5d8680ca93765d67787ac1c2,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,63,"Rebel Cops offers several interesting ideas, in particular in how to approach the various situations, but the implementation of these is rarely on point. There are too many ups and downs in a game with a rather limited scope, without any degree of replayability and plagued by many problems. The inspired setting, although full of clichés, the excellent art direction and an engaging soundtrack can't counterbalance the many issues of this spin-off of This is the Police.",2019-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,09846ff4dda3466f9a8bddbe07c22727 5d8680ca93765d67787ac1c0,Push Square,Lloyd Coombes,70,"Rebel Cops makes some fun adjustments to an already tense formula. Its conflicts are fraught and exciting, while its meta-game is excellently woven into both the storyline and moment to moment gameplay. You should definitely kick the door down.",2019-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,09846ff4dda3466f9a8bddbe07c22727 5d8680ca93765d67787ac1c4,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,78,"Rebel Cops is a very brutal and challenging TRPG which may feel intimidating to those new to the genre. Creating a stand-alone game based upon the Tactical aspect of This is the Police 2 was a great idea, the backbone and structure were there to build upon in order to create a new game in very little time. However, for me personally, the difficulty spiked too early into the game, resulting in more frustration than fun at times. Avid players of the developers previous two games will most likely get the most out of this title, as will those who love the Tactical RPG genre, but those who rarely play this type of game may not enjoy it’s unforgiving and realistic combat.",2019-09-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,09846ff4dda3466f9a8bddbe07c22727 5d8680ca93765d67787ac1e7,Bazimag,Sina Golab Zade,64,Rebel Cops is not a step in the right direction for Weappy Studio. They have taken out everything that made their previous games unique and just released a mediocre XCOM game with cops and gangsters.,2019-09-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,09846ff4dda3466f9a8bddbe07c22727 614e26226d338e31382451da,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,75,"Spacebase Startopia is a pretty complex space base builder that’s marred by poor tutorials. If you can manage without the tutorial and dive right in you might get on fine. Overall, Spacebase Startopia is an enjoyable game once you give it time and get into it. One thing in particular I enjoyed doing was watching the visitors go about their business and having a great time on the fun deck. Kinda made me wish I could join them!",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 60b1d11e57ed0e0490ae3261,pressakey.com,Philipp Weinbrecht,80,A game for fans of the original who want to experience the classic in a modern way. With many strengths but also very many weaknesses of the original - and some that have been newly added.,2021-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 609d166ba321e63347095a71,Rapid Reviews UK,Jordan Campbell,80,"When I see Kalypso Media stamped onto a game, I immediately think of strategy titles such as Tropico, Port Royale, Dungeons and Commandos 2. They have a huge catalogue of amazing RTS experiences which span several years so I was delighted when Starbase Startopia emerged onto the scene. Developed by Realmforge Studios and launched at the back end of March 2021, you can acquire the game on PC, Xbox, Playstation and Nintendo Switch.",2021-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 607dd58d79a3a34d882b2248,Windows Central,Jared Eden ,70,"Spacebase Startopia is a great time if you like city sim resource management-based games, but unfortunately doesn't excel in any one area. Caution to those highly susceptible to motion sickness.",2021-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 6070a794cfbed43e46466919,Destructoid,Zoey Handley,70,"That's not to say Spacebase Startopia is a bad game, it's just something of a disappointment. At best, it feels like a remake that makes a few missteps. It's a forgery at worst. If you really want more Startopia but can't stand to look at its dated graphics, there's definitely something for you here. Otherwise, you're better off docking with a different donut.",2021-04-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 607320c2cfbed43e46466b16,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,70,"Spacebase Startopia is a fairly standard strategy/simulation game at its core, with the balancing of resources, happiness and a bit of light RTS combat mixed in. Some technical concerns around the camera, balky control scheme and less-than-stellar AI diminish the overall experience, however. There is plenty of micromanaging fun to be had here for fans of the genre, but Spacebase Startopia is not among the best in the genre either.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 6068de94cfbed43e464661ff,3DNews,Михаил Пономарев,70,"Spacebase Startopia may not qualify for iconic status, but it is hugely entertaining strategic game.",2021-04-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 607d470779a3a34d882b21cb,Serial Gamer Italia,Silvia Mesina,78,"Simulation and management games are never simple and intuitive and often the gaming experience improves with knowledge of the same. In this case, in Startopia, by combining more fields - economic management and RTS - the difficulty increases, but also the enjoyment of the game itself. With the graphic and sound aspect, which are really detailed and cared for and a detailed and fun setting, the result is a satisfying game from many points of view. Although the descriptions are really numerous and accurate, I would undoubtedly improve the explanations of the missions or add a summary of the resources or production methods to the main menu, even if only for those who want to waste time reading all the curiosities. Absolutely useful for those who, like me, have no idea what to do or how to do it. Therefore, Spacebase Startopia is absolutely worth playing. Lose yourself in the clubs and kitten cafes, clear the bridge of uncivilized alien waste and fight crime with advanced space technology! And let's hope that, for once, VAL changes its mind about the forms of carbon!",2021-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 6064b396cfbed43e46465e31,Metro GameCentral,,50,"A complex space base builder remake that's marred by inadequate tutorials, clumsy attempts at humour, and a general lack of polish.",2021-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 60631f40cfbed43e46465bae,TheSixthAxis,Aran Suddi,40,"Spacebase Startopia feels a bit too basic for a management game and is not something you could really spend hours cultivating once you have the station set up. What it offers is rather simplistic, and is marred by regular crashes on console and an AI advisor that you'll grow to hate.",2021-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 6061c82ecfbed43e4646597f,Impulsegamer,Richard Banks,60,"I'm not done with Starbase Spacetopia (or whatever it's called, I give up), I still want to nail the perfect base, especially now I've fully understood all the games systems, and for the most part, I'm having fun. On top of the campaign and free play mode there's a perfectly serviceable multiplayer mode too, albeit the current small player base means it takes a while to locate a game. Is it the pinnacle of base management strategy games? No, far from it in fact, but it's a more than serviceable space station sim that satisfies the itch for galactic domination.",2021-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 6061250bcfbed43e46465928,Checkpoint Gaming,Justin White,80,"I had a great time with Spacebase Startopia, and that’s coming from someone who’s not typically a fan of this genre of games. I just don’t usually have the patience to sit down and manage a little empire, but Spacebase does provide a somewhat streamlined experience when it comes to empire-building simulation games, never becoming as overwhelming as some of the Tropico games, for instance. That does not mean the game cannot pose a challenge when things get going, however. There is still plenty for you to micro-manage and keep track of to ensure a successful operation. I just wish the combat mechanics were more engaging, as it stands they feel almost unnecessary. With all that said, I feel it is perfect for newcomers to the genre presenting a fun and cartoony experience that doesn’t take itself too seriously.",2021-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 60659529cfbed43e46465f8b,Generación Xbox,,65,A reinvented classic. Sympathetic and fun but with lights and shadows that keep it away from excellence.,2021-03-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 605f4914cfbed43e46465885,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,85,"For a remake of a 20-year-old game, Spacebase: Startopia looks and feels very modern, providing hours of strategic entertainment with its resource management and economic simulation. The game may look complicated and overwhelming but, as long as you play the tutorials first, the controls and mechanics make it very easy to play on the console. You can play the campaign solo or with online friends, as well as lose many hours in the Free Play mode (again, solo or online). I’m disappointed the trophies weren’t more creative, and with the performance within the native PS5 version upon launch, but considering these were my only complaints and they didn’t affect my enjoyment of the game, it’s not a big deal for me.",2021-03-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 624fb8e4008489e208d7c9b4,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,55,"An interesting experiment gone horribly wrong, Spacebase Startopia is plagued with dull RTS mechanics, a grind heavy campaign, and bad writing.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 606c18d5cfbed43e4646638f,Otaku Gamers UK,Jay Davies,80,Relax among the stars in this enjoyable starbase management sim.,2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 6061f5cbcfbed43e46465a39,PC Invasion,Jason Rodriguez,50,"Spacebase Startopia has cutesy and cartoony xenos milling around, but that's all it has going for it. From questionable mission objectives and monotonous micromanagement, to audio hiccups, technical woes, and a lack of direction, it's a simulation of the doldrums of alien life.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 605eae51cfbed43e464657b1,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,"It may not be for hardcore simulation fans but folks like me who enjoy a more arcade-style sim experience will find Spacebase Startopia to be quite a delightful gem of a game. Plus, it's downright hilarious!",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 605e19c3cfbed43e46465735,Push Square,Jenny Jones,50,"Spacebase Startopia doesn't have quite the same charm and humour of the original 2001 classic. The campaign missions are short and fairly repetitive, and the combat feels really basic. It's a shame, but even with an online multiplayer mode, this shallow simulator is not a particularly engaging experience.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 605e018acfbed43e46465721,Gaming Nexus,Eric Hauter,74,"Spacebase Startopia is a reasonably fun management/strategy game, slightly too complex to play with a controller. Though genre veterans will not find much challenge here, Spacebase Startopia is unique and cheerful enough to make it worth a look.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 605df0bbcfbed43e46465712,FingerGuns,Toby Andersen,70,"A unique and complex gem, Spacebase Startopia is an engaging and constantly interesting take on the management genre. The Sims in space is selling it very short, because it is much much more. On console however, it’s intricacy and scope are its undoing, causing severe slowdown, frame-rate issues and regular crashes. Its campaign is a fun set of tests, but free mode (just running your station without parameters) is easy to get completely engrossed in.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 605dbc55cfbed43e464656f9,IGN Italy,Claudio Chianese,76,"A good management game, empowered by a very unique comedic sci-fi setting. Campaign isn't the greatest and a little bit more content would have been great, but all in all a nice return for the classic 2001 Startopia.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 605db78dcfbed43e464656f6,God is a Geek,Chris White,70,"Spacebase Startopia is a complex management-sim, but once everything clicks there's plenty of fun to be had. It'll take time to learn everything, and the camera can be annoying, but it's still enjoyable.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 605db42acfbed43e464656f3,The Games Machine,Paolo Besser,86,"Spacebase Startopia is a next-generation reboot of an amazing, 20-years old sci-fi strategy game, with the same approach to gameplay but a fairly renewed graphics style, perfectly fitting the funny dark humour that pervades our star bases. It's incredible how Spacebase Startopia manages to look modern even today: further proof that good ideas never get old.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 605db36dcfbed43e464656f0,PC Gamer,Fraser Brown,63,"Spacebase Startopia is a missed opportunity to meaningfully build on a classic, but it's still an entertaining management sim.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 605db1adcfbed43e464656eb,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,70,"Even after a dedicated tutorial and several early missions that function as another tutorial, figuring out Spacebase Startopia often feels like playing an obtusely old-school game without the benefit of a manual. That underlying complexity is also its greatest strength, however, because it allows the game to have a sense of constant discovery. At one point, I screwed up my early construction and left no room for the teleporter you need to move your hardier security mechs between decks, which came back to bite me when some bug-like creatures on another deck attacked. Around the same time, however, religious extremists planted a bomb, so I grabbed it and dropped it next to the bugs. This wouldn’t have eliminated them in most games. It worked here.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 605dae11cfbed43e464656e8,33bits,Euyen Esquefa Pons,80,"Spacebase Startopia is a remarkable game and a good successor to the 2001 version. But perhaps it lacks dynamism in its games, where we will spend many minutes throughout the game just waiting for the objectives of the level to be completed. But whoever wants to find a game with a good sense of humor, challenging on several occasions and with a campaign of several hours, can calmly enter the Startopia space station.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 605da7d6cfbed43e4646562c,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,50,"Spacebase Startopia is not completely without merit, but it does lack in charm and depth, and simulators need one or the other (and preferably both) else they're in big trouble. With that being said there is a very specific audience for this game; it works as a competitive simulator where you learn the perfect order for doing things and then execute on that to cruise through to easy victories. In almost any other context, however, Spacebase Startopia lacks the creative whimsy and data-driven depth that we usually expect from a great simulator.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 605da5a3cfbed43e46465629,Wccftech,Chris Wray,70,"Spacebase Startopia is a decently comical management simulation that looks back at and expands on the original Startopia. With a wide number of buildings and areas to develop, aliens to satisfy and even hire, there's a fair amount to do. Spacebase Startopia isn't without its issues, such as too much forced 'comedy' and a campaign that drags like a marathon, but you're still likely to have a good time if you like management sims.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 605d6b14cfbed43e46465613,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,0,"Spacebase Startopia may have some fun core gameplay, but the numerous design and technical issues on top of it really make it a tough sell, especially when some of those are outright softlocks.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,ad7ac875f97746d5a540e0d850072860 5f42c13862b431526f8e22f3,GameMAG,,60,"Console players wanted to get a graphically updated game with PC version features added. Instead, they received a product full of bugs and technical flaws, and PC version turned out inferior to the original in may ways. It's possible that some of the remaster's problems will be resolved in the future with patches, but it's too early to recommend Mafia 2: Definitive Edition, so it's better to wait for the sale.",2020-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5f3da72dcd498717d1949877,PushStartPlay,Richard Lee Breslin,70,"No game has me feeling like a member of a mobster family, quite like Mafia II!",2020-07-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5f1ed214d88e035744c1bc68,Enternity.gr,Nikitas Kavouklis,60,"Mafia II: Definitive Edition is like food that is visually rated below average, but whoever dares to grab a bite, will not stop until their plate is clean.",2020-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ef37b90d88e035744c1876a,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,84,Mafia II tells one of the best character-driven stories in all of gaming and it does so in a masterful way. Its gameplay may not deviate from genre norms yet it remains a wholly immersive and gripping tale that you'll want to see through to its jaw-dropping end.,2020-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ef04e48d88e035744c1827e,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,70,"Mafia II: Definitive Edition feels like an aged title of an earlier gaming generation, while almost perfectly capturing the feel of a mobster movie.",2020-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ee89307c28b1c4114c2891c,Echo Boomer,David Fialho,60,Sometimes good remasters do a great job to bring back memories and excelent games to modern audiences. Mafia II: Definitive Edition does not.,2020-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5edf88cbc28b1c4114c27c52,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,50,"The remaster of Mafia II remains a great opportunity totally missed by the publisher to turn the bad memories, softened anyway by nostalgia, into a new worthwhile adventure. Instead, we received a console port put together haphazardly and without any care or consideration. The Definitive Edition of Mafia II dooms the game to go down in history as an experience that went from bad to worse.",2020-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ede0bbec28b1c4114c27a8f,Pardis Game,Kamiab Ghorbanpour,50,"Mafia II itself is brilliant. Despite the fact that its gameplay and graphics haven’t aged well, the story and the details make me recommend it to newcomers. However, Mafia II – Definitive Edition is not really a remaster, it’s more of a flawed and indolent port",2020-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ed9fb42c28b1c4114c276e3,SomHráč.sk,Gabriel Klimo,75,"Mafia II: Definitive Edition only improves the original ten-year-old game and its DLCs very slightly, but if you haven't played it yet, there's plenty to like here.",2020-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ee3136ec28b1c4114c28204,Game Rant,Dalton Cooper,60,"Hangar 13 releases Mafia 2: Definitive Edition, collecting all the game's DLC and improving the graphics, but some aspects haven't aged well.",2020-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ed7e9e1c28b1c4114c27544,COGconnected,Jake Hill,58,"But there’s still a question of why. Why remake these games? Why put a fresh coat of paint on this weird little action shooter that is not so fondly remembered? I’m sure there are compelling business reasons, but nothing that makes sense to me as a gamer. Mafia II is an imperfect fix to a game that was already pretty flawed. Now it’s just as flawed, but in a way that can be appreciated by modern audiences.",2020-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ed52647c28b1c4114c27275,We Got This Covered,Edward Love,40,"Mafia II: Definitive Edition is anything but definitive. With its bugs, audio mishaps, and technical flaws, you could make a case for the 2010 original being superior.",2020-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ed50a4ec28b1c4114c271e1,BaziCenter,Farnood Samie Yousefi,70,"Although Mafia 2: Definitive Edition is full of bugs and glitches and the gameplay feels a bit dated, it is still a fun experience especially for the fans of the series, and as soon as updates and patches start to roll out, we can expect a much more stable game.",2020-05-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ed27a7cc28b1c4114c27026,GameWatcher,Marcello Perricone,60,"A slight update to models and textures doesn't solve Mafia 2's myriad problems from a decade ago, nor justify a purchase if you don't own it yet.",2020-05-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ed15d1cc28b1c4114c26fb9,LevelUp,Pedro Pérez Cesari,68,"Mafia II stood out during the last generation of consoles for all the right reasons. This is why it is not surprising that in 2020 it is as entertaining as it was before. Sadly, Mafia II: Definitive Edition turns out to be a remaster that is far from reaching the heights of the original. It is not a catastrophic product at any means, but Mafia fans deserve more.",2020-05-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5efda562d88e035744c1925f,VDZE Media,,60,"Mafia II is still the game I know and love from 2010, with memorable missions, characters and a tone and time period that it nails as well as LA Noire. But there’s no denying this Definitive Edition is not in an optimal state.",2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ecfaf4bc28b1c4114c26d95,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Alberto Martin,80,Mafia 2 is a great adventure that knows how to narrate with style and verve the vicissitudes of Vito and Joe within the Family,2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ecf8080c28b1c4114c26d4d,Pixel Arts,Matin Nasiri,90,"Mafia II is a trip to the beautiful and lovely city of Empire Bay in the '40s and '50s; A journey that takes players to the powerful families of the time and tells the story of the old gangsters. While many of the game's mechanics are worn out and the game remaster is fraught with technical issues and bugs, the engaging story, unique storytelling, amazing atmosphere, and memorable Mafia II music are still worth a trip to Empire Bay!",2020-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ecea67cc28b1c4114c26c96,GameSkinny,Mark Delaney,60,"In 2020, Mafia 2 is a game greater than the sum of its parts. It shows its age in several areas, and though flawed, it still has its merits.",2020-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ece4ba8c28b1c4114c26b6e,PlayStation Universe,Garri Bagdasarov,50,"What should have been a great return for the ten year old classic ends up being one of the worst remaster I've ever played, with almost no graphical updates and staggering framerate issues. A remaster should fix the issues of the original not make them worse.",2020-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ecdb89cc28b1c4114c26b3b,Game Revolution,Jason Faulkner,70,"Mafia 2 is still a game that’s worth playing, but if you own the original for PC, you’re better off just modding it. If you don’t own it, the Definitive Edition is only $20, and you get Mafia 2 Classic with it, so you don’t have anything to lose.",2020-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5eec98f5d88e035744c17fe3,Leadergamer,Alper Dalan,80,Magazines in HD quality.,2020-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ecd5a59c28b1c4114c26ab5,DASHGAMER.com,Dan Rizzo,70,"While Mafia II: Definitive Edition may be an uninspired revisiting, it does aspire to deliver a steady cinematic experience.",2020-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ecd0eb6c28b1c4114c26a1e,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,60,"At its core, Mafia II: Definitive Edition is a good game. Its mechanics don’t impress like they used to, but they get the job done.",2020-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5eccecb0c28b1c4114c269de,TrueGaming,,65,"Mafia II: Definitive Edition needed more polishing for sure as it is filled with technical issues that could've been avoided, the game in itself is worth playing provided you can ignore all the technical shortcomings.",2020-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5f0062f0d88e035744c19778,Area Xbox,Sebastian Vega,74,"Mafia II returns with Definitive Edition. A new opportunity to discover the history of Vito Scaletta with visual improvements. A plot full of violence, blood and loyalty. Empire Bay is dominated by the families of the most feared gangsters of the 40s and 50s. Vito will return from the war in search of the American dream, but will he manage to find a place in organized crime?",2020-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ef67142d88e035744c18b27,Unboxholics,Λεωνίδας Στραβάκος,50,"Mafia II: Definitive Edition isn't so...definitive. Technical problems, lackluster graphics and dated gameplay mechanics make for a package that is difficult to recommend.",2020-05-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ecac1fec28b1c4114c26848,Attack of the Fanboy,Dean James,60,"Mafia II: Definitive Edition may have definitive in its name, but the numerous glitches that plague it really hold back what is still a good game at its core from truly earning that title.",2020-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ecaa83ec28b1c4114c26816,Push Square,Liam Croft,40,"Mafia II: Definitive Edition could have been a welcome distraction during the quieter summer months, but in its current state, it must be avoided at all costs. While its narrative and writing may still hold up 10 years later, the long, long list of technical flaws and glitches overshadows its few accomplishments. And that's all it deserves because this is the worst remaster of the PS4 generation.",2020-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ec991bbc28b1c4114c267a2,Merlin'in Kazanı,,65,"My new tires should have been looking better, Joe. This graphical remastering is not satisfying and brings a lot of visual glitches together. At the same time a lot of player having performance issues in a 10 years old game. This remaster is not a master's work. Hangar needs to be stopped.",2020-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ec97b8ec28b1c4114c2677c,Bazimag,Sina Golab Zade,70,"If you liked Mafia II when it was first released, this package won't disappoint you as a revisit but if you didn't like it 10 years ago, this version really doesn't do anything to change your mind.",2020-05-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5f1f065fd88e035744c1bf01,RedTieGuy,Basil Frank,60,,2020-05-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ecd0e90c28b1c4114c26a1b,Gamefa,Mehdi Reazaei,70,"10 years ago, Mafia 2 was one of my best experiences in video games, but now Mafia II Definitive Edition is a ""not so good experience"" just because of its awful remastering quality that is one of the worst and even adds some new problems to gameplay. Story, level designs and characters are still amazing, but the game has so many technical problems with almost zero effective improvements.",2020-05-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 6254e859008489e208d7fae8,Capsule Computers,Jamie Laike Tsui,70,"Mafia II: Definitive Edition offers a fantastic tale combined with a solid set of visual upgrades. Unfortunately, it is hampered by bugs and some missing quality of life upgrades.",2020-05-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ec7f4a5c28b1c4114c26539,GamingBolt,Shubhankar Parijat,50,"Just as Mafia 2's riveting story was let down by an uninspired game around it in 2010, it's once again let down by a lazy remaster in 2020.",2020-05-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ec5fc98c28b1c4114c26224,Metro GameCentral,,60,"A welcome tonic to overly large open worlds, Mafia 2's story and missions remain worth experiencing if you haven't already, but its age and intrinsic flaws are still obvious.",2020-05-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ec4b7b7c28b1c4114c26118,AusGamers,,70,"With a full remake of the original game in development sharing the whole ‘Definitive Edition' title is, at least initially, a little confusing.",2020-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ec49433c28b1c4114c26115,WellPlayed,Kieron Verbrugge,80,"""A remastered and complete version of a divisive franchise entry that won't change anyone's mind but is well worth a replay for die-hard fans or anyone keen for a more considered crime sim""",2020-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ec48f57c28b1c4114c26113,Gamersky,,78,Mafia II: Definitive Edition doesn't offer any extra content compared with the original version but still impress me with the immersive story and decent gameplay even after a decade. The graphic improvement doesn't stand out but there is no doubt that Definitive Edition is the best way to experience the adventure.,2020-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 5ec45e7dc28b1c4114c260c5,Rocket Chainsaw,Andrew Cathie,60,"Overall, Mafia II: Definitive Edition is a good-looking upgrade to the original Mafia II, but there are a number of carry over issues that stop it from being great.",2020-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,7e235e4287d94ebe9b73bbc5c9380a34 62c3f0350bfe2deada18bf18,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,60,"Breakout: Recharged features a standard brick-breaking concept that still resonates today, and the addition of power-ups is a nice touch. However, those changes only bring it on par with what others did in the space decades ago, and when compared to a few of the other brick-breaking games on the Switch alone, this feels rather bare-bones. You can give it a shot if the name Breakout strikes a chord, but don't be surprised if it doesn't draw you in like the other modern brick-breaking games.",2022-07-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,cd1e6b9aa34c4effb31f176d53d59c1b 62224b7aa9866814f49bbaf1,NintendoWorldReport,Joel DeWitte,80,"The developer knew to keep the focus on the fundamentals - multiple game modes to keep things fresh, a way to play with friends, leaderboards, and a clean look. If you're not a fan of brick breakers, then this won't convert you. But if the last one you played was Arkanoid, then you're in for a fun revisit.",2022-03-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,cd1e6b9aa34c4effb31f176d53d59c1b 62194cea18c4f5b9825b66a5,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,75,Breakout: Recharged is a fun spin on the classic formula but one that isn’t as memorable as some other games in recent years. It plays good and it’s nice that you can play pretty much all the modes with a friend locally. Fans of Arkanoid and Breakout games will enjoy it so long as they aren’t looking for something that changes up the formula drastically.,2022-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,cd1e6b9aa34c4effb31f176d53d59c1b 621008fd9e5c48c548d83526,Nintendo Blast,Daniel Shigueru Kussaba Morbi,70,"Breakout: Recharged is a safe game. Definitely not the biggest innovation in the “block breaker” genre. Much of what it offers has been seen in the past, and some gameplay issues end up getting in the way. However, the title is still a competent arcade release, with strategic gameplay, plenty of replayability and challenges that, when not based on luck, entertain while they last.",2022-02-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,cd1e6b9aa34c4effb31f176d53d59c1b 620a6e109e5c48c548d80947,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,80,"Breakout: Recharged is a simple affair, but it’s a wonderful recreation of a classic game. A great job has been done in modernising Breakout, and the new challenge mode makes it a worthwhile investment. It may be available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox too, but it feels particularly at home on Switch, where the handheld format makes it perfect to pick up and play in short bursts.",2022-02-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,cd1e6b9aa34c4effb31f176d53d59c1b 6205451c9e5c48c548d7d947,EGM,Mollie L Patterson,60,"Atari's Recharged series has produced some fantastic remakes of classic arcade hits, but that series' latest entry, Breakout Recharged, is definitely its weakest so far. That's less the fault of the dev teams or the work they've put into these releases, and more the core game itself, as the original Breakout could only receive so much modernization before becoming a totally different game. The result is that Breakout Recharged will satisfy a specific segment of players who can enjoy its more simplistic gameplay, while leaving most everyone else wishing there'd be more to see and break here.",2022-02-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,cd1e6b9aa34c4effb31f176d53d59c1b 62050ae99e5c48c548d7d79e,God is a Geek,Sean Smith,50,"The problem with Breakout: Recharged is being asked to pay the thick end of a tenner for something that doesn't re-invent the wheel, and can be experienced better elsewhere. Sadly it just represents poor value.",2022-02-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,cd1e6b9aa34c4effb31f176d53d59c1b 62025df69e5c48c548d7b1d5,Pure Nintendo,Jesse Taylor,40,"While there is fun to be had with Breakout Recharged, I really can't suggest you go out and buy it at lunch. At $10 the game is simply overpriced and not worth your time. When the game is finally on sale, that would be the best time to experience this version of Breakout. Otherwise there's a really good Atari Flashback Collection on Switch, which is a much better investment to enjoy these classic games.",2022-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,cd1e6b9aa34c4effb31f176d53d59c1b 621fbb9818c4f5b9825c1cf4,Forbes,,,"It’s not perfect, but for the five hours of core single-player gaming you’ll get out of its challenge mode–and many more that casuals and die-hards alike will glean from its simple arcade mode and online leaderboards–it’s a sound casual investment.",2022-02-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,cd1e6b9aa34c4effb31f176d53d59c1b 620573799e5c48c548d7de42,GameBlast,Carlos França Júnior,70,"Unlike the other titles in the “series”, Breakout: Recharged is more of a safe choice than an attempt to please nostalgic fans. It can even guarantee itself as a stand-alone title, but for those who want to revisit all the revamped Atari classics, this one might disappoint a little.",2022-02-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,cd1e6b9aa34c4effb31f176d53d59c1b 62025a909e5c48c548d7b166,Screen Rant,Scott Baird,50,"There's not much to say about Breakout: Recharged other than it's a decent-looking revamp of Breakout. The gameplay is still a lot of fun, which is why official and unofficial Breakout games have been released on so many platforms over the years. The Breakout: Recharged package doesn't add much outside of its endless arcade mode. Breakout: Recharged may be a budget game, but the original Breakout is something that can be played for free within Google, so it's harder to justify paying for a new version of the game when it's already available in so many places.",2022-02-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,cd1e6b9aa34c4effb31f176d53d59c1b 62020a7b9e5c48c548d7af8a,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,77,"I can easily say that Breakout: Recharged is my favourite Atari Recharged game so far. From its tried-and-true core gameplay that has been duplicated countless times over the decades to its clever modernizations, it's a must-have for anyone who loves breaking bricks.",2022-02-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,cd1e6b9aa34c4effb31f176d53d59c1b 6201385d9e5c48c548d7abdc,SECTOR.sk,Matúš Štrba,70,"Breakout still has a lot to offer thanks to its catchy gameplay. The new neon visual adds a fresh touch to the game, but sometimes you get lost in all the effects and explosions on the screen, and the controls could also be more responsive.",2022-02-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,cd1e6b9aa34c4effb31f176d53d59c1b 620129a09e5c48c548d7abb3,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,55,"The main problem with Breakout: Recharged is that the block breaking formula has spawned literal hundreds of different games over the past decades, a good chunk of them featuring more gameplay elements and content than this one. Why should I pick this one up instead of a Taito collection featuring Arkanoid or one of the dozens of Breakout clones published by Sometimes You? The only thing going for Breakout: Recharged is the authenticity badge it carries, the fact it is the return of the original block breaker franchise.",2022-02-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,cd1e6b9aa34c4effb31f176d53d59c1b 5e822ea3bdf729557ef46a9a,Cubed3,Lilly K.,40,"While the idea of Big Pharma is interesting, and could have the potential to engage some players in many hours of gameplay, the implementation causes this to be not enjoyable. Text that is so small that it is hard to read, alongside with information disappearing and reappearing, are somewhat annoying, so much so that some may decide to give up before even exploring the title's full potential. That along with confusing tutorial instructions, make for a disappointing gameplay overall.",2020-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,371605cfc34f42c992a42e1d97e6e01b 5e3304fc8ef20507ce4ac107,AbsoluteXbox,Brian George,40,"I feel Big Pharma would be much more satisfying if I was playing the PC version, as this port hasn’t been done very well, with its mediocre graphics, clunky controls and confusing menus.",2020-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,371605cfc34f42c992a42e1d97e6e01b 5e2d4126280b1e048656c04b,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,70,"Big Pharma is quite a nice game on a PC, but on console it's lacking. Controls are terrible and interface not friendly at all. You can't really recommend it to anyone with a clear conscience as it needs plenty of time to struggle with game's interface.",2020-01-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,371605cfc34f42c992a42e1d97e6e01b 5dfb85ca239b721b0efd96db,COGconnected,Alex Everatt,70,"Big Pharma might not be a cure-all product, but it should definitely alleviate that simulation itch for some.",2019-12-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,371605cfc34f42c992a42e1d97e6e01b 5df791db239b721b0efd936c,Nintendo Life,Jamie Sharp,70,Big Pharma has a lot to offer for players who want a deep management simulator.,2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,371605cfc34f42c992a42e1d97e6e01b 5d8672ed93765d6778755844,Gaming Masters,Eddie Stubbington,90,A very unique and fun title but difficult when getting started,2016-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,371605cfc34f42c992a42e1d97e6e01b 5d8672ed93765d677875583d,Dragnix,Shaun Joy,80,,2015-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,371605cfc34f42c992a42e1d97e6e01b 5d8672ee93765d677875586d,The Digital Fix,Edd Harwood,50,If you want a brilliantly designed logistical puzzler then so many other games offer so much more.,2015-09-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,371605cfc34f42c992a42e1d97e6e01b 5d8672ee93765d6778755881,GameSpew,Graham Stephen,70,"Certain scenarios will test your morals by forcing unfair economic sanctions or an overabundance of bad ingredients on you, all designed to test how easily you slip to the dark side",2015-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,371605cfc34f42c992a42e1d97e6e01b 5d8672ee93765d67787558a1,TechRaptor,Jason Ashman,85,"Big Pharma takes the cake when it comes to puzzle games that can both be therapeutic to watch, while being the right level of infuriatingly difficult to make you come back for more. If you are a fan of sizzle games, you owe it to yourself to take a look.",2015-08-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,371605cfc34f42c992a42e1d97e6e01b 5d867f5093765d67787a40b6,Chalgyr's Game Room,Robert Risdon,68,"Outward is a fun, challenging, if empty and slightly misguided, open-world roleplaying game where death is not only common, but guaranteed (do not be like me and accidentally drink the salt water; you will die … fast). Beautiful but hollow, Outward is an absolute must for those looking for something different, but be warned, you might bite off more than you can choose.",2019-06-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f5093765d67787a40b9,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,40,"Outward isn't so much bad as it is outwardly bland. Bolstered by its genuinely endearing premise, and an emphasis on a more ""human"" approach to the RPG genre, the title is simultaneously held back by lacklustre presentation, an underwhelming combat system, and a main game that goes on far too long to justify the onslaught of hostility thrown at the player.",2019-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f5093765d67787a40a6,Geeks Under Grace,,70,Outward is an ambitious game which lays a solid foundation that can be improved and expanded upon in future updates or a potential sequel.,2019-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f5093765d67787a40b0,Jump Dash Roll,Daniel Garrod,50,"A beautiful concept marred by poor fighting mechanics, lacklustre graphics and a punishing learning curve that sucks all the fun out of adventuring. Outward has the potential to earn cult status, but will turn away all but the most diehard of fans.",2019-04-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f5093765d67787a40b4,Gameblog,Julien Inverno,50,"Outward is a cleavage game. Dated graphically, technically, austere in many aspects. But despite its many flaws, persevering role players can enjoy this search of sensations of yesteryear.",2019-04-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f5093765d67787a40b2,Cultured Vultures,Nathan Gibson,60,"Though filled with interesting ideas and mechanics, Outward is let down by poor combat, dated visuals, and performance issues. Hardcore RPG fans are likely the only people who will want to delve into the nitty-gritty of this title.",2019-04-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f5093765d67787a40a5,Fextralife,,65,"Good ideas and interesting systems held back by clunky combat and the occasional bad design decision, Outward is an RPG for a very specific pallet. You will either really like it, or find it insufferably aggravating.",2019-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f5093765d67787a4080,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,70,"Players looking for a mix of RPG and survival will have a great time even with its technical hiccups here and there. ",2019-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f5093765d67787a40d8,Thumb Culture,Alex Stoddard,100,"Great combat, goblins, angry birds, common cold, and who knows what else being thrown at you, Outward is a great game and I see myself coming back to it well after this review comes out and trying to perfect the combat roll! It is a great game and except for a few graphics issues (which once again I am being picky) it is a solid game. I am happy to give Outward the Thumb Culture Platinum Award and look forward to seeing it’s future!",2019-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f5093765d67787a40ad,AbsoluteXbox,Andy Langers,40,"Overall I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone other than the most die hard RPG fans, there are some decent flashes of ideas in there such as the magic but everything and I mean everything in the game is a grind and lacked enjoyment for me.",2019-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,False,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f5093765d67787a4084,GameSkinny,Ashley Shankle,70,"Outward isn't revolutionary, but there's a lot to be said for the sense of achievement the game grants in both single and multiplayer.",2019-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f5093765d67787a4073,IGN,,50,Outward is an open-world survival RPG that starved me of fun and left me thirsty for bug fixes and a better combat system.,2019-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f5093765d67787a4088,PowerUp!,Jackson Wall,83,"Outward is a deep, engaging and rewarding survival RPG. If you put in the time and the effort, you're going to be well rewarded",2019-04-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f5093765d67787a4082,GamingTrend,Bryan Lawver,70,"Outward is an ambitious, uncompromising game, sometimes to its own detriment. There’s a lot to like about it, from its unique take on player character death to its focus on the mundane aspects of adventuring. But every moment when it really shined was surrounded by drudgery and frustration. Outward is sure to appeal to some players, but it often undercuts its own best features. ",2019-04-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f5093765d67787a4086,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,65,"If you can look past what's skin-deep and come to terms with Outward's combat for what it is, you'll find the foraging, crafting, striving survival sim you're looking for.",2019-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f5093765d67787a40bb,Gaming LYF,Charles Tyldsley,70,"One of 2019's biggest surprises so far. Outward brings a whole slew of unique and interesting mechanics together to create a sub-genre of its own. With 30-40+ hours of content alongside a lower than normal $40 / £28 price-tag, it's hard not to unequivocally recommend the game. It's admittedly not perfect, but there's certainly a whole lot to like here.",2019-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f5093765d67787a407c,PC Gamer,Christopher Livingston,89,A few rough edges don't stop Outward from being a gem of an RPG.,2019-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f5093765d67787a4076,Gaming on PC,David Dominguez,85,"In a generation focused on quick thrills and stories about an all-powerful hero saving the world, Nine Dots Studio chose to focus on the story of the average adventurers trying to make ends meet, and the fruit of their labor is a resounding success.",2019-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f5093765d67787a4079,FingerGuns,Paul Collett,40,"Outward is billed as a survival RPG and that it is. The survival elements do make it an interesting adventure to an extent but sometimes it goes overboard and frustrates. The fighting is awful, the spells are too confusing and convoluted and as mentioned it’s really hard to give a crap about your character. Massive kudos to Nine Dots for embarking on a game of this magnitude and there is some great ideas here to make it stand out from the glut of other fantasy RPGs.",2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f4f93765d67787a4065,RPG Site,Bryan Vitale,70,"Outward's survival focus oftentimes feels skin-deep, but still manages to provide a unique perspective on the drawbacks of overly-convenient design.",2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f4f93765d67787a402e,Gamers Heroes,,50,"Outward may show a ton of promise, but it is pretty rough in its current state. Those interested should check back after a couple of patches.",2019-04-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f4f93765d67787a406b,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,50,"At the end of the day, it’s undeniable that Outward‘s combat is sub-par, and that its systems prove to be very punishing when combined.",2019-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f4f93765d67787a4069,IGN Spain,Javi Andrés,72,"Outward mixes elements of survival games and the old school RPG virtues, but its creators needed more time and money to create a memorable experience. It is a big map, there are many things to do and it is a difficult journey. However, all that is not enough for him to work perfectly. There are technical errors. If you want a challenge and remember another time of RPGs, enter in its spell.",2019-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f4f93765d67787a4067,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,80,"A resolutely no-nonsense open-world, survival RPG that forfeits the hand-holding and unearned grand destinies of other genre titles, Outward instead replaces such comforts with a thoroughly player driven affair where satisfaction and reward come in the completion of the smallest of tasks and everything must be earned.",2019-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f4f93765d67787a4060,GamingBolt,Corey Gavaza,70,"For those players looking for a truly hardcore experience, Outward is more than happy to provide but for others, it may just be too much effort for too little payoff.",2019-04-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5f00dd90d88e035744c198c7,Cram-Gaming,Andrew Banks,70,"I remain undecided whether I enjoyed my playtime with Outward. On one side it’s an interesting throwback experience to a time long-forgotten, ignoring the Souls games of recent times that is. No clear direction, fiddly combat and the fact you can just roll up somewhere after a KO are quirks not seen in many games these days. I would say fair play for attempting to offer this aspect. For people who don’t want hand-holding and require a more methodical gaming experience then this works…kind of. This is a good game, not a great game in my view and really it is what is it. No amount of changing it will make it any better. Perhaps the developers should actually just keep it this way to appeal to its specific audience. I’m done though.",2019-04-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f4f93765d67787a4062,Bloody Disgusting,Neil Bolt,60,"Learning to manage the game's many systems is the biggest potential stumbling block players will face. If you're the sort to revel in micromanagement and extreme challenge and enjoy the thrill of actually exploring and living in a place rather than wandering from objective to objective, then Outward could be something special for you from the get-go. It's a hard sell otherwise, with such overwhelming depth, occasionally misfiring combat, and rather grimy visuals. Then again, perhaps that might be the best way to deliver the purest form of Outward, a flawed, aggressive beast that requires time and patience. It would possibly lose something in being too refined. It makes adventuring into something different and intriguing, after all.",2019-04-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f4f93765d67787a3fc5,Metro GameCentral,,60,"A deeply flawed open world role-player but also an extremely ambitious and unique one, whose approach to co-op play and survival deserves further iteration.",2019-04-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f4f93765d67787a406d,COGconnected,Grady Penna,71,"Outward is an impressive, fresh take on the open-world formula, and the option to play in split-screen or online multiplayer is something I’ve been craving in an RPG for a long time. If Outward had released a decade ago, I have a feeling it would have been an instant cult classic, but in 2019, it’s harder to look past some its more outstanding issues. But even with its long list of flaws, I’d still happily get lost in Outward again. ",2019-04-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f4f93765d67787a405e,The Games Machine,Simone Rampazzi,70,"Outward is a survival RPG that might seem a bit chaotic at first, but it might be able to entertain those who can overcome its many flaws.",2019-04-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f4f93765d67787a402f,GameSpace,,85,Overall Outward is a fun and unique experience for those who desire the harder type of gameplay reminiscent of Souls like games. The blend of survival with this combat and its different take on magic make for a fun ride. It's light story and issues in sound work detract from that though. At $40 USD though it can offer hours and hours of gameplay alone or with a friend.,2019-04-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f4f93765d67787a3ff8,Push Square,Nicole Hall,60,"Outward may aim high but is most definitely flawed, constituting a game just above par that's most ideal for RPG enthusiasts. ",2019-04-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f4f93765d67787a3fd3,MMOGames,,80,"Outward isn't a game for everyone. It's challenging, rough around the edges and you need to persevere during the initial three our four hours to finally see some progress. Slowly it starts to creep under your skin, each new region being its own reward, each new jaw-dropping landmark filling you with awe and a true sense of accomplishment. How you've grown, from someone in its undies into a daring warrior carrying a larger-than-life sword.",2019-04-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f4f93765d67787a3ffa,PlayStation LifeStyle,Aidan Simonds,70,"There are many problems with Outward, but it also scratches an itch that many western RPGs simply do not. Outward will test the skills of any seasoned player, but the journey can be a rewarding one, if you want to risk it.",2019-04-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f4f93765d67787a3fca,IGN Italy,Damaso Scibetta,57,"Outward has a lot of potential, from the interesting death system to the complexity of the status effects, but the entire game is full of some big problems: clunky combat system, out-dated IA and rough (and superficial) gdr elements. Outward has definitely his little audience of early 2000-gdr lovers, and it's a bit charming in some ways, but in the end it's not even average.",2019-04-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f5093765d67787a407e,PCGamesN,Jason Coles,40,"Outward will appeal to people have enormous patience. But if that isn't you then it'll simply feel like a time drain. Jason Coles",2019-03-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f4f93765d67787a402a,Hobby Consolas,José L. Ortega,70,"If you love the RPG old school genre, your feelings on the outside will increase, they will be valued in a greater esteem. A love that is perhaps blind in some aspects, but justified by what it can transmit. If you are not passionate about this type of adventure, we will not have enough patience to deepen your particularities.",2019-03-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f4f93765d67787a4004,Windows Central,Brendan Lowry,70,"If you love hardcore RPGs, then I'd say Outward is definitely worth picking up. ",2019-03-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f4f93765d67787a3ff6,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Nic Reuben,,"I am not incredibly enthused to fight more baddies in Outward. I’m not that excited to speak to more of its cardboardy NPCs. I’m not looking forward to getting up from my chair to do some light cardio while I wait for my character to warm up by a campfire in the middle of a snowstorm, so I don’t get diseased and have to trek to the nearest village for a herbal tea and sleep for a day before I’m healthy again. But that travel, maaaaan. It absolutely nails it.",2019-03-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 5d867f4f93765d67787a402c,Destructoid,Raymond Porreca,60,"Taken as a whole, Outward practically screams ""cult classic."" Its consistent challenge, cumbersome combat, and co-op systems won't resonate with everyone. But for a particular type of player—ones that don't mind trading dozens of frustrating moments for open-ended experiences—Nine Dot Studios' RPG is sure to find a dedicated audience. Outward's aspirations are commendable, but just like its protagonist, the end result is just average.",2019-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,e2495be2de784cba8355e436b1e185e8 603bb3ff529d50e69fa0f705,Serial Gamer Italia,Mattia Fiore,69,"Yaga is a real videogame fairy tale, which is evident not only from the narrative premises, but also from the way in which the game unfolds in its various aspects. The graphic rendering evidently recalls the books that accompanied our childhood, just like the narrative tenor of the amusing and rhyming dialogues. Fairy tale in which the player will outline the main character aspects of his blacksmith; all these elements make the game in question worthy of the attention of any player.",2021-02-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,16b8d80102a64760b02276bce4429d3b 602162480f8974118c93a55f,GameSpace,Suzie Ford,75,"Yaga on PC is a fun romp through an underused setting. Slavic lore is fascinating and the game hands it to you by the bucket. However, while the story is fun, the setting is fantastic, and the graphics are terrific, Yaga's gameplay suffers from mediocrity despite some interesting-ish mechanics.",2021-02-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,16b8d80102a64760b02276bce4429d3b 607cc12879a3a34d882b1fb7,The Game Crater,Tom Steel,85,"Yaga is an incredibly enjoyable action-RPG roguelike with a beautiful art style reminiscent of children's fairytales. Its unique setting utilises Slavic folklore in a meaningful way, and a wonderful score further complements this. At times, the combat can be tedious, but there is enough variation and weapon customisation to never get too stale.",2021-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,16b8d80102a64760b02276bce4429d3b 600579410f8974118c9385eb,Kakuchopurei,Alleef Ashaari,60,"If you’re looking for a rogue-like action RPG with a refreshing flavour, then Yaga is the game for you. The actual combat and gameplay aren’t much to shout about, but the unique Slavic culture in the writing, characters and music more than make up for the game’s shortcomings.",2021-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,16b8d80102a64760b02276bce4429d3b 5e42c26ca575185e266f28c8,Gamefa,Mehdi Reazaei,75,"Yaga is an Action- RPG game which in some ways, reminds us of this genre's king, Diablo. Althought the game has problems in gameplay and some mechanics that you can't deny, but its good aspects are definitely more. The mythology and old atmosphere of the game, In addition to a masterpiece soundtrack and delightful graphic, provide an enjoyable experience for you. If you like isometric Action RPGs like Diablo, you should try Yaga.",2020-02-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,16b8d80102a64760b02276bce4429d3b 5e262b5ec25afe0e75c30176,GameMAG,,70,"Yaga is a nice looking game with Slavic mythology and interesting tasks and characters, which suffers from a limited combat system, bad map and interface, and an inefficient system of side tools that hang like a dead weight for most of the game.",2020-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,16b8d80102a64760b02276bce4429d3b 5dee787bad4f81777e1f518c,God is a Geek,Lyle Carr,50,The amazing theme and artwork just can't carry the lackluster gameplay of Yaga.,2019-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,16b8d80102a64760b02276bce4429d3b 5dee4ed4ad4f81777e1f5126,Merlin'in Kazanı,Ahmet Özçilingir,70,Yaga is minimal game. A character who fights with the one arm of interesting world,2019-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,16b8d80102a64760b02276bce4429d3b 5e1358cf117f2f0cdf3db304,Screen Rant,Leo Faierman,60,"Indie action-adventure Yaga blends Slavic folklore with unique gameplay mechanics, but its stumbling combat leaves something to be desired.",2019-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,16b8d80102a64760b02276bce4429d3b 5de22f91ad4f81777e1f3d4b,3DNews,Денис Щенников,40,Nice visuals and pagan dubstep are not enough to compensate boring and repetitive action and rudimentary RPG elements.,2019-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,16b8d80102a64760b02276bce4429d3b 5de1118dad4f81777e1f3cd5,FNintendo,Sérgio Mota,60,"While this may be welcomed by players looking for a less intense experience, Yaga doesn't fulfill all its potential due to an exploration that feels too linear and a combat system that remains shallow. Its luck system also needs an improvement and the HD Rumble feature is not properly implemented, which end up harming what the Yaga experience could have been.",2019-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,16b8d80102a64760b02276bce4429d3b 5dde3318ad4f81777e1f3a8b,Everyeye.it,Felice Di Giuseppe,78,"Yaga is a fun and artistically very inspired action RPG. Visually we are faced with a small masterpiece, which manages to paint a truly original picture of an absolutely fascinating mythology. ",2019-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,16b8d80102a64760b02276bce4429d3b 5ddd4ffead4f81777e1f3833,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,60,Yaga has bags of personality and benefits greatly from being steeped in superbly atmospheric Slavic folklore.,2019-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,16b8d80102a64760b02276bce4429d3b 5dd58e0666e2226fc0063ef7,TheSixthAxis,Adrian Burrows,60,"It's an unsatisfying folktale then, the kind where the storyteller insists on coughing and saying 'erm' a lot, when all you want them to do it get on with it and get to the good bit.",2019-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,16b8d80102a64760b02276bce4429d3b 5dd27b9566e2226fc0063672,Gaming Boulevard,,80,"Yaga offers a fun game filled with adventures and a great story. The battles can become a little too repetitive but in the end, it's a very enjoyable game.",2019-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,16b8d80102a64760b02276bce4429d3b 5de234fead4f81777e1f3d8d,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,70,If you can look past the gameplay problems you can easily get a couple different playthroughs in with this unlucky blacksmith.,2019-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,16b8d80102a64760b02276bce4429d3b 6148d3d15807301248919741,KeenGamer,Kara Phillips,50,"When your whole world comes crashing down and you're the only survivor, how are you expected to rebuild from that? Whilst many would sit back and give up, Stranded Deep lets you face every fear. From unknown creatures dwelling below the surface to harsh weather conditions that keep knocking you down, are you going to get up and fight? Or will you sit back and let life take its course?",2021-09-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,c0050ea63818490f93837f8476bc5418 5f46245062b431526f8e28c0,Enternity.gr,Dimitris Vourdas,60,"If you have enough spare time and patience, Stranded Deep can guarantee you that your time will not be wasted, and you will not have to spend too much money or space on the hard drive either.",2020-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,c0050ea63818490f93837f8476bc5418 5effaf23d88e035744c196f7,Marooners' Rock,Matthew Hlady,72,"Stranded Deep has borderline wretched controls and has some crafting and survival mechanics that make the boy scout and backpacker in me furrow my brow in confusion. That being said, the game is fun and exceptionally rewarding!",2020-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,c0050ea63818490f93837f8476bc5418 61f0a4669e5c48c548d72e04,JumpCut PLAY,Sam Comrie,70,The game absolutely shines when it comes to its core feature of crafting… It’s a welcome challenge with solid and addictive gameplay,2020-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,c0050ea63818490f93837f8476bc5418 5f3bca6259864725e2d73544,GaminGuardian,Diego Domínguez Perulero,65,Stranded Deep is a recommended crafting game that unfortunately muds with its ugliness and its mistakes an evolution system that is fun and engaging.,2020-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,c0050ea63818490f93837f8476bc5418 5ed129fcc28b1c4114c26f76,GBAtemp,Ben Sellwood,75,"Stranded Deep is a fun, engaging, challenging title with heaps of potential. If you enjoy the more realistic create and craft genre, heavy with resource management and land/sea exploration, you will have a whale of a time exploring and surviving every inch of the tropical map.",2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,c0050ea63818490f93837f8476bc5418 5eb54316bdf729557ef4aaa4,GameSpew,Chris McMullen,70,"Despite its questionable development status, Stranded Deep has a lot to offer. I’d welcome further development, but even in its current incarnation, this compelling survival sim is more than worth diving into.",2020-05-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,c0050ea63818490f93837f8476bc5418 5eb118bcbdf729557ef4a6f9,Culture of Gaming,,90,"To sum up, Stranded Deep is an absolutely fantastic game. It looks great, it sounds great, and it plays great. I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves survival games or sims, anyone who loves crafting, and anyone who needs something either immersive-enough or peaceful-enough to help them through lockdown or quarantine. If you love the ocean, you are bound to love Stranded Deep. I’ve been passionate about the sea and everything in it since I was tiny, and this game does not disappoint. I was horribly disappointed with Sea of Thieves because of the sheer lack of anything to see or find underwater, but Stranded Deep does not fall into this trap at all. I was overwhelmed with the attention to detail on things like a shark — you can even see the markings on their skin. For an indie game, it’s astonishing that so much time and money has been spent on their oceans. A lot of devs would have cut corners here, but Beam Team Games didn’t. Check out more fantastic game reviews at OpenCritic.com or have a look at our recent articleslike us looking back at The Last Of Us. How do you feel about Stranded Deep? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter @thecognetwork. As always, thanks for reading COG!",2020-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,c0050ea63818490f93837f8476bc5418 5eaff4e1bdf729557ef4a559,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,60,"Stranded Deep is a pretty chill survival game. I enjoyed the setting and my early hours with the game. It had a few high points such as building my raft and my first boss encounter. My enthusiasm didn’t last long, however, as the lack of variety and surprise combined with the game’s problems and inconsistencies wore me down.",2020-05-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,c0050ea63818490f93837f8476bc5418 5eb9be3ebdf729557ef4acb5,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,75,"If you ever wondered how it was to be Tom Hanks lost in a desert island, this is the closest you can get.",2020-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,c0050ea63818490f93837f8476bc5418 5ea665d5bdf729557ef498c0,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,75,"Those looking for island bound thrills of escaping deadly shark attacks, delving down into forgotten wrecks and living the life of an island castaway will find much to love in Stranded Deep",2020-04-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,c0050ea63818490f93837f8476bc5418 5ecebf68c28b1c4114c26ca4,Digital Chumps,Dillon Sweeney,50,"I had a good time with Stranded Deep. I spent a good amount of time with it. Thinking about all the pros and cons together, my opinion on this game is mixed.",2019-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,c0050ea63818490f93837f8476bc5418 613f3cb5e8e573a2aa24dd69,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Ed Thorn,,"A hacking action adventure that makes exploring code a platformy, puzzly treat. It could be clearer at times and combat's only fine, but this is a world you'll want to install regardless.",2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 613daec6ba43ef859830ed83,PSX Brasil,Paulo Roberto Montanaro,55,"Conceptually captivating, Recompile offers a solid narrative, with a unique and aesthetically well-presented setting. However, the gameplay fails in almost every aspect, with problems in combat mechanics, puzzle solving and platform progression, which undermine all qualities and overshadow the project's potential.",2021-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 61360657fcc37bee8d17ad90,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,50,"On the surface, Recompile might look and sound like an interesting, potentially unique, proposal.",2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 61356274fcc37bee8d17ad07,JVL,Nyam Hazz,70,"Challenge enthusiasts will be delighted by some platform-based passages, as well as by some fights, especially against bosses. At least before you become overpowered. The adventure will have in any case convinced us, while telling us an interesting story that is revealed in small doses.",2021-09-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 6131ea681a9149c8e46e75f8,TheSixthAxis,Gareth Chadwick,60,"Recompile definitely isn't a perfect game – its combat and platforming have issues and it's easy to miss important things – but if you put the effort in, it's a rewarding and enjoyable experience with stunning visual and audio design and an interesting storyline.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 6130e20cf54ba7bc05812b23,ZTGD,Terrence Johnson,50,"Its almost as if for every step forward Recompile takes, it insists on taking one back. However, the saving grace is that its not a long journey through the motherboard, that is to say it is thankfully pretty short. So those folks that are forever chasing those achievements can rack up some score here, and its on Game Pass which makes the cost of admission even better. If you enjoy ‘metroidvania’ type games and you don’t mind the issues then there is fun to be had here, and you don’t even have to go digging in the dark web to find it.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 612fe4945c3ff7b32e2b9f37,PlayStation Universe,Dan Twohig,70,"As a metroidvania, Recompile succeeds in bringing the genre typical hallmarks into a marvellous minimalistic world, full of curiosity and poignancy. Where it fails is in its core gameplay. Between a lacklustre implementation of core mechanics, and some glaring oversights, Recompile feels it is not all that it could be. Flaws aside, there are moments in this game, both visually, audibly and narratively, that you won't soon forget. Beyond doubt, this is a stunning game in a few respects that needs to be seen. It is just a shame that the artistic vision had to be delivered at the cost of getting some of the basics right.",2021-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 612ec95fbcdc6191d41911e1,GamingTrend,David Flynn,45,"Recompile brings a lot of great ideas to the table, but none of them work well together in their implementation. While it presents an interesting story, you'd have to wade through the immensely frustrating gameplay to get there.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 6176238ba8056001e167a204,TrueGaming,,65,Recompile is an unfortunate example of success in applying side tasks while failing the basic task it has provided interesting storytelling through texts but with a flawed play experience full of strange design decisions.,2021-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 612c49153434607317d73afc,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,60,"Recompile is a great idea in concept. It surely is unique when it comes to its setting, visuals, and its “blink and you’ll miss it” story (in more ways than one when it comes to the latter), but as a game itself, it suffers from a myriad of issues that ended up hampering my enjoyment with it.",2021-08-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 612f07ebbcdc6191d4191206,PC Invasion,Kevin Foley,65,"The exploration, narrative elements, art style, and audio are all excellent in Recompile, but the platforming begins to feel redundant after a while. Especially since the level design doesn't provide any clear direction and leads to regular backtracking and second guessing. There are also missed opportunities where the gameplay could have been more interesting and balanced. Still, the game should scratch that itch for those always looking for something new to experience.",2021-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 61279163c2b0152b686743d8,Wccftech,,55,"Recompile is stylish and well-written, but its messy Metroidvania structure and clumsy platforming corrupt what fun it might have offered. Maybe this game would have been easier to recommend a decade ago, but in a world where Hollow Knight and Axiom Verge exist, and an actual Metroid game is coming out in around a month, Recompile just isn't up to code.",2021-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 61240c408d9b67f5a31a9a9a,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,80,"With plenty of gameplay elements and areas to keep things interesting it was also nice that the adventure was kept short enough as to not fall into the repetitive trap that many others fall into once the elements keep getting added in. So overall, if you’ve been looking for a quick and fun 3D platforming Metroidvania with a bit of mystery added in then I would suggest looking into Phigames’ Recompile either here on the PC or over on either the Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 where it’s also launching if consoles are more your thing.",2021-08-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 6160e18210b39c41d6ea2d58,Hey Poor Player,Andrew Thornton,50,"I love the way Recompile looks, and a Metroidvania with this much freedom could definitely work. To do so however, it would need to clean the world design up enough that you can tell where you’re going. A tighter jump or more forgiving platforms would go a long way as well. As is, far too much progress in Recompile feels like it comes down to luck and repetition rather than skill. Game Pass subscribers who love the look may want to give this one a chance, but most players will quickly want to eject from this drive.",2021-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 61200984d101b7b5cd498ec3,COGconnected,Tony Bae,87,"Recompile is the complete adventure package. It has good gameplay, an intriguing minimalist story, striking visuals and music, and developers who respect the player’s ability to explore on their own. Go get it, you won’t be disappointed.",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 611fa9409c30d277759596a4,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,60,"Puzzles which consist of navigating logic gates by pushing buttons are fine, but not particularly taxing. The hacking mechanic has its uses, though, and a surprisingly engaging story will pull you through the game despite its flaws. It's a shame that some of the gameplay doesn't measure up, because there are some good ideas here. Sadly, there's an inconsistent level of quality that makes Recompile hard to recommend.",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 6123b627dddac9f15dbf3798,Noisy Pixel,,65,"Looks aren’t everything. And unfortunately, Recompile is a prime example of that sentiment. The potential was there to make a joyful experience, one where you would look forward to trying out the various biomes and tackling the challenges in each of them. The narrative and design lured me in, as the plot choices and stylish flair of the Mainframe was engrossing. But, unfortunately, most of the actual gameplay took me right out of the experience and made it a disappointing endeavor.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 61202b8cd101b7b5cd498eeb,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,60,"You could say, then, that Recompile might have benefited from running a final pass on itself, to correct its unbalanced difficulty so that it’s not nearly as hard at first nor as disappointingly easy and anticlimactic in the end.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 611e93699c30d27775959585,MonsterVine,Diego Escala,70,"Recompile is a frustrating game. I wouldn’t say it’s a bad game because I still had a lot of fun with it and definitely recommend playing it, as I knocked out the entire thing in a single session.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 611e749c9c30d27775959507,But Why Tho?,Kyle Foley,65,"Recompile is not a bad game by any means, I just would not say it is a great one. I enjoyed myself at times, but ultimately feel like it did not do remotely enough to stand apart from the rest of the genre. Recompile is an interesting concept, but one that feels more like an incomplete idea. I loved the concepts, but there are some core gameplay things that would need to be fixed in order for me to truly feel like the idea made it’s way onto my computer the way the developers intended.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 611e55e69c30d277759594c6,GameBlast,Farley Santos,40,"Recompile presents a unique concept, but the clumsy execution of its ideas completely compromises the game. The world inside the mainframe captivates with its interesting setting, especially the interpretation of programs and devices. However, other aspects have problems: the level design is uninteresting, the imprecise jump makes the platform parts irritating, the combat is truncated and dull, and the hacking mechanics are basically irrelevant. As such, Recompile is a difficult adventure to recommend.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 611e52e69c30d277759594a7,IGN,Travis Northup,60,"Recompile is a short-lived metroidvania with a great story but forgettable platforming, puzzles, and combat.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 611e49aa9c30d2777595946a,33bits,Rubén Manzanares,50,"Recompile is a title that leaves us with a bittersweet taste. It stands out in the handling of the character and its improvement, but it has some elements that cloud the result such as empty stages, lack of enemies and the dreaded repetitiveness.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 611e22809c30d27775959415,XboxEra,,70,"This game is not a simple proposition, although it may look like a typical 3D platforming game at heart it is a technically complex and at times very challenging addition to the Metroidvania genre. If you are a fan of these types of games it is well worth checking out but be wary if you are not a fan of Metroidvania games. Advertised as featuring intense combat, tight 3D platforming, super-powered abilities, and an environmental logic-based hacking mechanic it certainly lives up to those claims. I would recommend being aware of this before you take the game on.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 611e0fa59c30d277759593f5,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,75,"Although the Tron inspired visuals are very unique, the way lighting works makes finding your way around a little problematic and coupled with a pretty confusing map, finding where you should go next becomes more time-consuming than it should be. With all that said, Recompile is a standard and at times fun Metroidvania title with a good story about humans and their dangerous relationship with technology.",2021-08-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 61202bdad101b7b5cd498eef,TheGamer,Cian Maher,90,"As I sit here now, wrapping up this review in an attempt to shut myself up before I accidentally spoil something I would rather people experience for themselves, I am wearing a stupid smile. I am, at this moment, thinking about how great it would be for Recompile to garner the attention, respect, and acclaim it deserves. This is no ordinary game - it is brilliant and ambitious and frustrating in the one and only way that frustration can be a positive term. Recompile is a rare gem in a cave of unremarkable cobblestone, a pearl among cracked shells and coarse sand. If you do one thing after reading this review, do both yourself and I a favour: download Recompile, and once you're done with it, tell your friends to download it, too.",2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 61202bb1d101b7b5cd498eed,Screen Rant,Jacob Zeranko,80,"Overall, Recompile is a mixed bag that struggles to balance each aspect of its design.",2021-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,d732abecd1e74b1ca1c95dafbe8ad562 62683aba008489e208d889a7,Starbit,Nuno Nêveda,50,"Ashwalkers does a good job in presenting a wide variety of possible endings as well as creating a gloom, somber post-apocalyptic world for the players to dwell in. Ashwalkers doesn't deliver the same positive elements when it comes to technical execution and controls, thus contributing for a rather frustrating experience that makes it difficult to explore and to try to find all the different endings, while also harming the player's connection with the characters.",2022-04-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 625f21db008489e208d85bd2,FingerGuns,Greg Hicks,40,What could have potentially been a good hybrid of walking simulator and multiple choice adventure is instead buried under boring gameplay and eye-straining visuals. Ashwalkers squanders any narrative replayability by being an all-round drab experience that is as uninspiring as the wastelands it’s set in.,2022-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 624c67dc274ec35e72dcc829,Pure Nintendo,Roger Reichardt,45,"As a concept, Ashwalkers is fascinating, mixing the survival genre with a visual novel. The world created in Ashwalkers is one of hope surrounded by despair, but the execution lacks the polish to make this one a game that I could suggest. The technical issues alone should have been caught before the release. But even with that aside, the lack of character development and a risk and reward system makes for a very dull experience.",2022-04-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 625da7e3008489e208d848ed,NaviGames,Antonio Marchena,55,"The honesty and delicacy with which Ashwalkers builds its world is truly remarkable. The conflict is presented by its mechanics, which manage to keep us distant from what should be a survival experience worth remembering.",2022-03-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 623b9829274ec35e72dc584c,Nintendo Blast,Ivanir Ignacchitti,55,"Ashwalkers had the potential to be a very peculiar experience. Unfortunately, its sluggishness and superficiality end up turning its excellent proposal into something very limited. To make matters worse, the Switch version still has performance issues that make everything noticeably slower. Thanks to all these factors, it is a game that is difficult to recommend, but one that players more inclined to intimate and solemn adventures may still be able to enjoy.",2022-03-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 622e0e4667855975e58638bf,COGconnected,Zane Wong,65,"Each successful run of Ashwalkers takes about two hours, so you do not have to sink in a ton of time into each playthrough. The management of the Squad is engaging, but not inherently difficult, barring any lack of resources. Ashwalkers: A Survival Journey is a chill, but engaging game with a ton of reasons to come back for more.",2022-03-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 6127409e5034e4236596621f,Worth Playing,Lauren Hall,80,"By no means is Ashwalkers an action-packed survival adventure sim, but the story and importance of the journey was compelling enough to have me on the edge of my seat through my playthrough. I cared about Squad Three and wanted them to succeed, and for a narrative-driven game such as this, isn't that all you can ask for? If postapocalyptic survival games are your jam, Ashwalkers is worth its very reasonable $12 price tag and offers a different spin on the genre that you know and love.",2021-08-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 610477e12ebe5eae4098e252,GameOctane,Jason Germino,75,"Ashwalkers is a pretty good survival journey. It is both simple and difficult at the same time managing the group is easy...if you have the resources. If you are the least bit curious, I'd give Ashwalkers a shot, especially with 34 different endings, you're going to have different experiences for a few playthroughs!",2021-07-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 60c015a7ab3e90299df706c7,GameGrin,Andrew Wowk,50,"All style and very little substance, Ashwalkers feels as cold and lifeless as the world it portrays.",2021-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 60a52009a321e633470960a9,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,75,"In the end, Ashwalkers is a decent game. It’s simple in nature and there’s a nice reason why. This is a storytelling game above all else. It does a decent job here and offers up some different play styles when it comes to choosing the story the player wants to see. It’s not going to knock anyone’s socks off, but I did enjoy my time with the game even if it did have a few moments where it frustrated me. This one is for the story fans. Not actually the survival players. If you’re looking for a choice driven game, you’ll get it here. If you’re looking for a post-apocalyptic survival game, you’ll need to look elsewhere.",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 609d1a67a321e63347095aa0,Rapid Reviews UK,Ciaran McGinn,90,"Ashwalkers feels like several games in one, incorporating various unique gameplay elements pulled from the survival and choose-your-own-adventure genres. But where this may seem like cause for concern, it expertly brings them together to create a special experience unlike anything else. My time with Ashwalkers was brief, but enough to leave a lasting impression that has me yearning to go back and play it all again.",2021-05-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 6093d860a321e633470951fe,Gaming Nexus,Randy Kalista,80,"When you're advertising 34 different endings, your survival journey needs to be survivable. But Ashwalkers rarely made me feel like my survival was on the line. I was hungry for more human interactions between squad members. But the bulk of the writing is saved for the badge-ridden hall of fame at the end of this post-apocalyptic Oregon Trail.",2021-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 6089f5cc6a418dc538cba853,COGconnected,Ricky Knight,60,"As it stands I finished the game without a lot of desire to repeat the journey to flesh out the many endings (34 in total). Because while there are enjoyable moments, it’s spread across a sparse and long hallway to move through. Ashwalkers has the bones of some good ideas. I’m hoping to see more from this studio as there are unique things to be found here, Nameless XIII just never really hits their mark. There are plenty of walking simulators out there that make you forget what they are. Ashwalkers, unfortunately, is not one of them.",2021-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 6100dacd78fa8b8caf2c55b7,Gamer Escape,Josh McGrath,50,"If I had to use one word to sum up all of the paragraphs above, it would be “boring.” Ashwalkers takes some intriguing prose and some truly difficult decisions and casts them all into a dull world design with tedious gameplay. The visuals and interactivity presented here do so little to prop up the relatively decent writing that I can’t help but wonder if this game would’ve been better off as a book instead.",2021-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 607c817879a3a34d882b1f63,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,50,"Ashwalkers is a low priced, brief survival adventure that offers neither satisfying decision making nor engaging gameplay mechanics.",2021-04-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 607b31cf79a3a34d882b1ed9,TechRaptor,Robert Grosso,40,"Ashwalkers attempts to do something new with its blend of survival and storytelling, but it fails to be both compelling and a challenge for those who play it",2021-04-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 616485ba44f68f57d8128d5f,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,80,"Ashwalkers toes a fine line between survival and story and does a great job of it. The storytelling is just enough to tease out a unique ashy apocalypse without getting burdened by too many specifics, while the survival aspect is stressful but not impossible to overcome. While playing, I found myself invested in not only the Squad’s survival but the fate of those 250,000 souls back in the Citadel, only satisfied once I got an ending with a hopeful note. If you enjoyed the scouting section of Frostpunk and wanted to see that mechanic expanded upon, look no further than Ashwalkers.",2021-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 6079a74079a3a34d882b1dfb,Shacknews,Ozzie Mejia,70,"Seeing it through the prism of the old Oregon Trail, I enjoyed Ashwalkers and its myriad of tough, meaningful choices. Its heavy material and its dreary art style doesn't make it a game that I plan to revisit very often. I can appreciate the variety of scenarios, especially the idea that players can select different starting points after multiple playthroughs. In that sense, it's unlike a lot of survival games out today and worth playing through at least once.",2021-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 60798361cfbed43e46467286,GamingTrend,David Flynn,65,"While Ashwalkers has an interesting art style and atmosphere, it does little to capitalize on its survival mechanics, choice based narrative, and is far too easy for what it wants to be. While Ashwalkers may be worth a single playthrough, there's not much to motivate repeat visits to this wasteland.",2021-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 60791d8fcfbed43e46467257,Impulsegamer,Stephen Heller,56,Ashwalkers is nothing but a seedling of an idea that is struggling to grow in the fields of ash that surround it.,2021-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 61602e5a9e65de2d02a17ddb,GameOnAUS,Chris Inglis,80,"Ashwalkers is much deeper than just a walking simulator, with it’s survival elements and choices that affect the outcome of your party and the story. It really is a choose-your-own-adventure game while you manage the survival of the squad and leading them to safety.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 6078e6facfbed43e46467250,Gaming on PC,David Dominguez,70,"Ashwalkers is a rather unique take on the survival genre that relies on narrative and choice rather than outright combat. Sadly, its slow paced exploration can quickly wear out its welcome, pushing players away before they complete their journey.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 6078d355cfbed43e4646724a,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,80,The gameplay may be a simple run-of-the-mill survival design but the beautiful art style and the non-linear storytelling with its melancholic atmosphere make Ashwalkers a very enticing proposition.,2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 6078ab2ccfbed43e46467223,Screen Rant,Rob Gordon,60,"Ashwalkers is still a fascinating little narrative experience. There's an interesting and at times surprisingly uplifting world to explore, and it's worth playing through the game multiple times to see where its branching pathways lead. That said, its brevity means that there's not quite enough meat on the bones to really envelop anyone in its atmosphere, which could leave some explorers wanting more.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 6078aafacfbed43e4646721e,PC Invasion,Will Backus,45,"Ashwalkers flaunts a system of choices, which only matter as a means to an end. The gameplay tends to be repetitive, and the story rarely strays from being formulaic and familiar. Despite all this, the environments are fairly unique and the run time is mercifully short.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 60788c73cfbed43e464671ba,Noisy Pixel,,70,"Ashwalkers provides a great first impression through its atmosphere and mechanics, but each playthrough weighs on that experience. The repetitive nature of this adventure simply has you playing until you wear yourself out after so many of the different endings are similar to each other. These 2-hour game loops had me wishing for longer paths or something else because there’s a good foundation here but it’s repetitive nature ultimately leaves the adventure unfulfilling.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 60786e42cfbed43e4646707e,God is a Geek,Chris White,90,"Ashwalkers is an inventive survival sim that puts the story centre stage. Whilst managing resources and the survivor's physical and mental health is important, the choices you have to make are where it's at its most inventive.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 60786e3fcfbed43e4646707b,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,75,"As it stands after a first completed expedition I had no desire to try another. The characters stay the same and the management element never adds new twists. The end screen for each playthrough shows quite a few possible conclusions to work towards but the world never feels interesting enough to try and get them all. Unless you truly love slow, moody stories and choice-focused titles avoid Ashwalkers unless updates deliver a tighter, faster version of the experience.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 60786e3ccfbed43e4646707a,TheSixthAxis,,60,"The core game of Ashwalkers is a great, atmospheric experience that takes classics like The Oregon Trail and transports them to a vividly realised post-apocalyptic setting. Characters are nicely defined, resource management is clearly presented, and I genuinely wanted to find out more about the world and its inhabitants. However, the actual process of playing the game is just too slow and becomes boring after the first couple of runs. There is a good survival and choice-filled game here, but you have to walk a long long way to get to it.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 60786e45cfbed43e46467081,GameSkinny,Mark Delaney,80,"Ashwalkers tells an open-ended story the right way, mixing equal parts agency and powerlessness, hope and despair.",2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,f473295b0ac84311a19875f1a4176d64 612ec028bcdc6191d41911d4,NintendoWorldReport,Steven Mattern,65,"The aesthetic of Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is very eye-catching and can make it fun to watch being played by speedrunners or those familiar with the series. For those looking to have a more classic experience, the swappable color palette available in the main mode and the unlockable port are worth a look. The release is rounded out with a boss rush mode to serve up a challenging 2D platformer that's worth a try before the game shows itself as a product of its time.",2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 612254746ffaa0ca0ef6cdef,Niche Gamer,Fingal Belmont,35,"This could have been like a Sonic Mania, but for Alex Kidd; instead of a celebration of what made Alex so great, this feels like a eulogy of why he died. The original game is borderline a blank canvas for potential, almost anything could have been done. But other than the beautiful pixel art, it is the same.",2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 624fa157008489e208d7c1ef,Capsule Computers,Claudio Meira,80,A faithful remake of the original game updated with some new replayability features,2021-08-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 6113ddb35c4136636bedf3d3,SECTOR.sk,Matúš Štrba,55,A visually stunning remake botched by questionable design choices and awful controls.,2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 611143ed81dfdd2baab618f4,Enternity.gr,Hektor Apostolopoulos,70,"The age in many 8-bit games is not hidden, so the Jankenteam team at least showed the way how a company can transfer an old and favorite title to today with an adorable audiovisual effect and traditional mechanisms, perhaps a little more traditional than",2021-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60fec6828023276a87e5c0ff,Rapid Reviews UK,Dan Laframboise,50,"Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is a remastered take on the original Sega Master System game Alex Kidd in Miracle World which first released all the way back in 1986. The game tells the story of the small but strong titular hero, Alex Kidd on his quest to defend his world, Radaxian, and his people, from the evil forces of Janken the Great. Are you gonna help our hero restore order to the once peaceful land of Radaxian?",2021-07-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 610948523c8c4bdee85487e5,Oyungezer Online,,50,"Retro fans will love it, those who have a history with this game will love it, but people like me who have met Alex Kidd later will squint a bit.",2021-07-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60e5c2d5178c29fd609768f2,Siliconera,Joel Couture,30,"Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is an unashamedly ruthless platformer. Originally on the Master System, it follows the title character in a quest to punch scorpions and die from being bad at rock-paper-scissors. There’s more to it than that, but you’d be forgiven for never knowing that because this game is the bad kind of challenging. With slippery controls, big enemy hitboxes, and a tiny, tiny attack, you’re going to likely spend most of your time repeating the same few levels and seeing your ghost floating out of your body.",2021-07-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60ddca428f7460af4f50474f,Echo Boomer,João Canelo,65,"Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX it's a faithful recreation of the original, a time capsule for the fans, that fails to invite to newcomers to the series with old school gameplay and progression.",2021-07-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60db8b973056d59acec4457a,Pure Nintendo,Jaime Carrillo,50,"Alex Kidd was more or less usurped by Sonic the Hedgehog as SEGA's golden boy, and it's not hard to see why. This platformer may have rendered some fun in 1986, but considering it's a direct remake, it's still a clunky platformer that has not aged well. If you're an Alex Kidd fan, this is nothing short of a must-have, the QoL improvements make it a little more playable, and it's one of the best-looking remakes on the Switch. If you need a satisfying platforming fix, it's hard to recommend this classic title.",2021-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60db78863056d59acec44565,TrueGaming,,60,There is still some hope for Alex Kidd. The visual and auditory representations of the game were fantastic but what we need is a modern take on the franchise instead of a repetition of its previous flaws.,2021-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60db4fb4e7f7c599c8f2d301,JVL,,55,"Alex Kidd's return is indeed a comeback, in the sense that he returns to flatter the memories of nostalgic players.",2021-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 6162102bf8f7e34903884865,Hey Poor Player,,50,"Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX places me in a bit of a difficult position. On the one hand, I feel fairly confident that fans of the original game will be able to come into this and receive a heaping helping of soul-warming nostalgia. The graphical updates are pleasing to the eye. The updated music may not always carry the game’s tone that it is playing over, but it still sounds great. And there are even a few added levels and slight tweaks to previously existing ones to surprise players. For those people, my numeric rating would be more likened to a 4 out of 5. However, for folks like myself that are experiencing this for the first time for any reason other than a history lesson will be confronted with annoying controls and a somewhat serviceable but unexciting adventure that, in this reviewer’s opinion, didn’t quite stand up to the test of time.",2021-06-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60dbb9c63056d59acec4458b,GameBlast,Matheus Senna de Oliveira,70,"Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX carried a great responsibility and, in general, the game turned out to be positive: very beautiful visuals, solid gameplay, interesting campaign and some extras make the experience a must for fans and nostalgia. Other than that, we have a relatively short game that could have used more new features and content. This is a suggestion for those who enjoy a challenging platform or are looking for an original experience, but don't have high expectations.",2021-06-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60da299fc39fc6608bcd7491,Generación Xbox,Gabriel Fuentes,83,"Seeing Alex Kidd again for me was a great joy and I'm sure many other viejunos will feel the same way. But not only of nostalgia is lived and the title is a great addition to today, perhaps, few good references of the silverware genre in general. The game will also please newcomers to the franchise as long as they keep in mind that despite the somewhat childish graphics, the dynamics of the game are harsh and not at all simple, even with the infinite lives option activated.",2021-06-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d9c3b0c39fc6608bcd73f5,TheSixthAxis,Miri Teixeira,30,"Alex Kidd In Miracle World DX is a game only a diehard fan could love. It is frustrating, repetitive, and plagued with the issues of a bygone era. Despite the lovely graphical update, there is very little here for any newcomers, and seems a waste of potential in favour of appeasing old fans.",2021-06-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d95cc3c39fc6608bcd73c7,Areajugones,Alfonso Cánovas,75,The remake of the legendary Alex Kidd In Miracle World is already a reality. The classic of 8bits comes back to life by the hand of the Spanish Jankenteam in a reimagining that leaves us wanting more.,2021-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d6829ac39fc6608bcd72ae,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,60,"The audio and visual presentations are among the best in any remake we’ve seen in all these years and the option to instantly switch to old version is a great bonus but gameplay-wise, the developers have stuck too close to the original design which has resulted in a very frustrating game, even by platforming genre’s usual “annoyance first, fun later” philosophy.",2021-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d5af4782dd5d362611e177,Use a Potion,,70,"Whilst it has its flaws, Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX still offers an enjoyable platforming adventure that’s very old-school in design. It’s tough and can often be unfair, but it also features some solid level design, neat boss fights, and fun vehicular sections – basically, it’s got everything you’d expect from an old-school platformer. It’s a shame that the developers couldn’t fix some of the obvious issues that didn’t stand the test of time, but with the excellent visuals and introduction of new levels and modes, it’s hard to complain too much. Fans of the original will undoubtedly love the adventure whilst newcomers will probably appreciate it too. Just be warned: it’s still as challenging as you remember (and you’ll need luck on your side)!",2021-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 6135eec1fcc37bee8d17ad7f,Unboxed,,50,"Alex Kidd is one of THOSE platformers, where one hit kills you and your only attack, a good punch isn’t anything to phone home about, playing through this remake it’s clear to me why Sonic took his place as the face of the company as playing through this remake is just as difficult as playing the original. Usually when a game is remade or remastered it offers players fixes in the form of quality of life enhancements, the only thing that makes up for this game one hit death and frustrating hit detection is the option to turn on infinite lives which just results in you dying even more in that one cheap section.",2021-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d4dbc282dd5d362611e104,Shacknews,Bryan Lefler,60,"Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX from Merge Games and Jankenteam is a very niche product with very niche marketability. I imagine the game will be received well in territories where the Sega Master System held on to a longer life-span, such as Brazil and Europe. For the rest of the world though, there just isn’t enough here to bring Alex Kidd into the modern age.",2021-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 6175cc07a8056001e167a1af,The Game Crater,Tom Wilson,30,"Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is everything that is wrong with remakes. The game fails to innovate on the antiquated design of the original title, and instead, it only offers superficial improvements.",2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d605f682dd5d362611e1b2,Nintendo Blast,Guilherme Lima,60,"Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is, without a doubt, another welcome return from one of Sega's many forgotten franchises. With updated graphics, reworked music and new levels, the taste that the remake leaves is to have a beautiful and eye-catching look for a game that, in essence, is still very much stuck in the 80s. For those who like the classic, there is no reason not to recommend this adventure, as it is without a doubt the definitive new method of playing it. However, for those looking for a high quality platform game, we can't help but deny that there are better options on the market.",2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d3b8d0bdb8dc25513892d9,Cubed3,Neil Flynn,60,"Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is hamstrung by its past, a Master System cult game that perhaps hasn't aged as well as people would like to think. Merge Games have done a delightful job at putting together brand-new visuals for the title, and have also put together some very appealing physical editions to purchase. Unfortunately, once the story mode has been completed, there is very little replay value, outside of unlocking a boss rush and 'classic mode'. There is definitely a hardcore challenge there for those who play without the helping hand of infinite lives, but those who don't should be able to get through the story mode in under an hour or so. Certainly, a great trip down memory lane for those old enough to remember the original, but newer players may find it somewhat frustratingly difficult and lacking compared to more modern 2D platformers.",2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d3ab94bdb8dc25513892d6,Chicas Gamers,Álvaro Bustío,,"Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is an old school game, made by and for fans, and it shows! It has kept its original devilish difficulty and has added new factors to surprise everyone who knows the game by heart. A fun platform game that encourages you to play and engages from the first minute until finishing it in just 90 minutes, perhaps its biggest drawback.",2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d35dc1bdb8dc255138920e,Hobby Consolas,Daniel Quesada,75,"A praiseworthy work of revival of this classic. It updates and makes many of its original features better, but that's not enough to compensate its original flaws: basically, a brutal, unfair difficulty that may make you despair.",2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d2dfe11172f7077ae899b4,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Oscar Garcia Mompean,91,Alex Kidd In Miracle World DX brings back one of the classics of history in the best possible way. A game where graphic remodeling coexists with archaic and old-fashioned gameplay but which is still as brutally fun as it was before. A demanding platform that will undoubtedly dazzle both fans of the original game and current players looking for a new challenge.,2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d2ce651172f7077ae899ae,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,70,"I could certainly see plenty of others finding it less compelling, however, because beyond the visuals, so very little has changed in 35 years. Yikes. 35 years. Presumably, Prince Alex is now King Alex of Radaxian by now. I'd better get back to my throne.",2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d2a8061172f7077ae8995d,LevelUp,Drishnar Abigaíl Labastida,77,"If you're a fan of Alex Kidd,the 80s or if you're curious to try an experience like those of 35 years ago, you'll be delighted to know that the game is now available for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC and that it recovers all the elements of the original game but now in 16:9. On the other hand, if you don't like to submit to games where trial and error are the norm, you can always pay tribute to the franchise by playing something simpler, a classic stone, paper or scissors.",2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 61efa22c9e5c48c548d71a12,video games are good,Nathan Hermanson,70,"Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is a special release. Although the game's original design may not have aged well in a world where platformers like Celeste and Super Meat Boy have shown how to balance steep difficulty with generally good design, this rare remake of a nearly 40 year old game not only recaptures the feel of the original completely, but also does what it can to modernize it appropriately for new audiences.",2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 61ef54d09e5c48c548d7109d,ComingSoon.net,Tyler Treese,60,"Merge Games did the best it could while still staying true to the original, which ultimately provides the advertised nostalgia trip and a pretty gorgeous facelift as well. It’s just a bummer that the whole appeal of the package, being an update to Miracle World, is also what holds it back from being a great game in 2021.",2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d3d4b0bdb8dc25513892e8,Checkpoint Gaming,,90,"Remakes of true classics are usually cause for some concern, particularly a game that’s almost 35 years old, but this is so much more than just an old game with a new skin. Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX balances perfectly the updates an old game needs whilst still staying true to what made the original such a landmark title. The quirks of the gameplay are all still there, controlling just like the original, although with little tweaks that make the experience even better. The new levels fit so well, it’s pretty, and it sounds good to boot.",2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d37ea1bdb8dc255138927c,Noisy Pixel,Ian Goudelock,80,"Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX does a fantastic job of taking an already good game and adding a gorgeous fresh modern coat to it. The art design is beautifully done, and the option to switch between the redesign and 8-bit graphics adds to the nostalgic experience. While this remake is faithful for better or worse, there’s no denying that the quirky and challenging world of Alex Kidd is a side-scrolling experience unlike any other.",2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d36bd2bdb8dc2551389250,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,"It’s truly exciting to think that there are devs out there like Jankenteam who are so evidently in love with a game that they’re able to remake it as well as they did with Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX. Fans of the original are sure to get a kick out of this beautiful re-release, and those like me who might’ve missed it the first time around or are too young to have been around when it was new are sure to get a kick — or better put, a punch — out of it as well, thanks to its lovingly put together presentation and great, albeit simple gameplay.",2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d2b4951172f7077ae89986,Screen Rant,Rob Gordon,70,"Overall, Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is a faithful adaptation that has been made with a lot of love. It's not perfect, as players may find the controls a little loose and the lack of change and additional features may make some question its worth, but it's nonetheless a good recreation of the fantastic Master System title.",2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d2b4731172f7077ae89984,Destructoid,Chris Moyse,70,"Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is a visually gorgeous upgrade to a very rose-tinted release. While the flaws of the original game remain laid bare, Jankenteam accentuates the positives, reimagining one of console gaming’s earliest universes with stunning artwork, great animation, and a sophisticated score. New players will struggle with dated and baffling design choices, but those who hold tight the carefree afternoons of the Sega Master System will find a delightful trip down memory lane awaits.",2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d2b4521172f7077ae8997f,PC Invasion,Blake Grundman,55,"Though it has all of the hallmarks of a solid remake, Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX likely sticks a bit too close to the subject matter to resonate with a modern audience. Don't let the lush visuals fool you. It's unapologetically brutal design, combined with control issues and unexplained mechanics galore, all make for an uneven and unrecommendable experience.",2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d2b4481172f7077ae8997e,Metro GameCentral,,70,"A solid reworking of a brutal but characterful retro platform game, which offers a fascinating insight into the earliest days of the genre.",2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d25f7a1172f7077ae8992c,Atomix,,80,"Alex Kidd in Miracle World brings back a classic Master System game with new visuals, game modes, and themes. It's worth a try, especially if you like hardcore platforming titles.",2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 60d257381172f7077ae898c2,Console Creatures,Bobby Pashalidis,80,"Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX won't be for everyone but it is something fans of the original will cherish. As a remake, it does a good job updating the visuals and some of the mechanics but Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX carries the same issues as the original did three decades ago.",2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,896981c646a74613a127dae5a9138961 5d8672e393765d677875548d,ThisGenGaming,Jordan Phipps,75,The Town of Light is the type of game that is going to make you think.,2017-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e393765d6778755475,Nation Fusion,Clayton Daley,70,"The Town Of Light is an atmospheric horror game set in the 1930s-40’s and explores the horrors of mental illness and pre-professional health care. The game has no zombies or action, but instead follows along something like Dear Esther or one of the “walking” simulators. The game takes place in Italy and features native voice acting, as well as english to deliver the heavy narrative which follows Renee’ as she struggles to find what is real what isn’t. Moving through several locations and exploring the now abandoned mental institution showcases different aspects of how someone can remember something in opposition to actual events.",2017-09-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e293765d6778755467,Windows Central,Paul Acevedo,70,"If you're intrigued by The Town of Light's exploration of mental health and abuse and can stand a slower-paced, less-than-challenging game, this one might just cure what ails you.",2017-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e293765d6778755465,Game Debate,,55,"While the research and attention to detail that went into Town of Light is good, and they're addressing a very important issue, the developers have failed to adapt it into a game format.",2017-07-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e393765d677875548b,DualShockers,Jordan Loeffler,80,"I'm not so foolish as to ignore that some of the game's missteps are just that. However, LKA should be commended for being one of only a few developers in recent memory who has endeavored to express this much humanity and depth for the community of the mentally ill and in a way that is so subversive. The Town of Light is an experience with the power to enlighten many to the anguish of those few still lost in the dark.",2017-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e693765d6778755563,PS4Blog.net,,80,"The Town of Light is a harsh horror game where the horror is very real – it is something that could certainly happen to us or to a loved one. What Renée had to go through, and how it changed her and made her into the person she is in the present day is something that you certainly will not forget.",2017-07-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e393765d67787554b1,Respawning,Luke Stone,90,"I had one of the worst times of my gaming life whilst playing through The Town Of Light, I felt constantly on edge and uncomfortable throughout the entire experience. With this in mind, I absolutely LOVED my time with the game, I just wish it was a bit longer and quicker at times.",2017-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e393765d677875546c,Games Xtreme,Anthony Preece,80,"Worth getting yes, to everyone's taste maybe not. But for those wanting an insight to the world of mental illness and perhaps some understanding of it, then look no further.",2017-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e693765d6778755568,TrueAchievements,Rebecca Smith,60,"You'll remember the story long after the game has finished, but you'll likely forget how you got there.",2017-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8675f593765d677876832e,Twinfinite,Tom Hopkins,50,"Sticking with The Town of Light's slow, meandering storytelling and linear exploration in the early chapters does pay off eventually, but if the dark and often distressing tale of Renee and the happenings in World War II era insane asylums doesn't interest you, there is very little to see that wouldn't be even more of a turn off.",2017-06-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e693765d6778755565,Gert Lush Gaming,Jim Smale,74,Get engrossed in this decent psychological thriller.,2017-06-26T04:00:00.000Z,False,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e693765d677875556b,ZTGD,Wyatt Daniels,65,"The town of light does some really unique and innovative things for the horror genre but its adventure game aspects are simultaneously mundane and confusing. Still, its real-life horrors stick with you longer than the more fantastical and gruesome images that are commonly seen in other games.",2017-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e693765d677875556f,Gamer Escape,Aaron Botts,50,"Part of me wonders if this might have worked better as more of a short film or something similar, because the story really is worth looking at. Instead we get a disjointed game that ends up stumbling to deliver what it set out to do, and it is honestly quite a shame.",2017-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e693765d6778755578,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,60,"The Town of Light is a fascinating if unsettling story that is seen through the eyes of a sixteen year old girl. The visual style is unique if not fantastic, with a thick atmosphere that is held back by limited gameplay. This is an adventure game that can fall into the walking simulator category for the most part, which allows you to explore - but at a pace that is going to be too slow for some gamers. There is some payoff here however, for the patient who are willing to survive not just the tale, but some technical challenges along the way as well.",2017-06-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e593765d6778755536,GearNuke,Muhammad Ali Bari,60,The Town of Light sounds like an interesting interactive adventure from the outset however it suffers from a story that is terribly told and a gameplay that feels archaic forcing you to motivate yourself to finish the game.,2017-06-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e593765d677875552e,Digitally Downloaded,,100,"I cannot thank the developer enough for The Town of Light. Not only are we beginning to acknowledge the injustices our ancestors committed, we are exploring how to prevent it from happening again by telling these important stories instead of burying them.",2017-06-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e593765d6778755530,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,90,"What LKA has created here transcends being ""just another video game""; The Town of Light is an incredibly important insight into a dark part of history that, thankfully, most of us are too young to have lived through.",2017-06-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e793765d6778755581,The Digital Fix,Simon Riley,70,"Explores a hard-hitting, if somewhat familiar story in gorgeous visuals without quite offering enough in terms of gameplay.",2017-06-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e593765d6778755545,Thumb Culture,Jason Patrick,70,"The Town of Light, by LKA.it and Wired Productions is a first person story driven game that tells the chilling tale of Renée as she returns to her former home, the Volterra Psychiatric Asylum located in Tuscany, Italy, where she had spent much of her youth.",2017-06-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e593765d6778755540,VideoGamer,Alice Bell,50,"The Town of Light has an interesting premise, but, however worthy an enterprise it is, the story is just too confused a journey to leave a real impact.",2017-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e693765d6778755550,GamingTrend,Christian DeCoster,75,"There are plenty of engaging moments, despite the annoying puzzles, that make this game worth recommending. It's also a great representation of mental illness, portraying the patients not as cackling sociopaths, but as victims of tragedy. While it's not for everyone, especially those who want a more ""in-your-face"" kind of horror, the historical setting and creeping dread make for a very memorable experience.",2017-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e593765d6778755542,Xbox Achievements,Richard Walker,50,"An uncompromisingly bleak look back at a time when mental illness was completely, horribly misunderstood, The Town of Light is an interesting psychological horror, of sorts. However, technical shortcomings and repetitious, often dull gameplay makes for an experience that's severely lacking.",2017-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e593765d6778755539,GamePro,Dominik Schott,77,"A haunting, personal horror story that does not need lazy jump scares or cheap shocking moments to be effective.",2017-06-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e593765d677875553d,Hey Poor Player,Jay Petrequin,40,"Listening to Renee’s story has all the intrigue and depth of a slab of concrete where an in-ground pool used to be. The engine seems to be tearing itself apart at the seams. It’s shoddy enough to throw me into a completely different version of an event, all without ever explaining what the differences mean.",2017-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e593765d677875551a,Wccftech,Francesco De Meo,85,"The Town of Light tackles some very controversial themes in such a direct way that it's impossible not to be emotionally invested in Renée's story. Vastly enhanced by the faithful recreation of the Volterra asylum, The Town of Light manages to be an incredibly engaging experience thanks to the narrative flow, which drags players into this Hell on Earth and doesn't even let them go after the game's incredibly bittersweet ending. Actual gameplay may be lacking, but don't let this put you off you if you like psychological horror games and have the stomach to witness straight on the horrors inmates had to go through.",2017-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e593765d6778755513,GameSpot,Blake Hester,40,"The Town of Light examines mental illnesses and the hospitals meant to treat them in the early 1900s, but ultimately fails to stick the landing.",2017-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e593765d677875551f,TheSixthAxis,Jim Hargreaves,70,"The Town of Light isn't a game you play for fun. There's nothing enjoyable about the true face of mental illness nor the fear and isolation it engenders. Instead of aiming to reward players with a sense of enjoyment, LKA.it strives to help them empathise with the character of Renée and the unspeakable horrors she's forced to endure. There's a sobering, meaningful story to be witnessed and while its delivery is imperfect, The Town of Light still makes for one of the most thought-provoking games of this year.",2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e593765d677875550d,Cubed3,Thom Compton,30,"The Town of Life gets credit for being willing to tackle a tough subject matter head on, and in such an honest way. It never concedes to being entertaining, so the player won't feel uncomfortable. It's a shame, then, that it's so difficult to follow the story and the few puzzles are so abstract. The real killing blows are the atrocious technical hiccups, though, and all of this mars a truly one-of-a-kind experience into a twisted shell of what it could have been.",2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e593765d677875550a,Pure Playstation,Jason Frye,69,"Although it is not for everyone, The Town of Light is unique. It is a serious game that is deliberate in its storytelling and design choices, and it is purposely looking to provoke an emotional response in the player, as it tells Renée’s story of being confined to an asylum. It has some technical issues and text size issues that can pull you out of the story, but the ending will leave a strong impression on anyone with an ounce of empathy.",2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e593765d6778755507,COGconnected,Patrick Anderson,75,Great story overcomes lacking gameplay.,2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e593765d6778755504,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,55,"While The Town of Light is rough around the edges, both in technical and narrative terms, it does at least provide a different kind of horror compared to the current market. It's one based on a grim, bleak history of the treatment of mental health issues, and that makes for an unpleasant, yet fascinating experience if you can stomach both the subject matter and the low quality of the game's performance.",2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e593765d6778755501,PlayStation LifeStyle,Blake Grundman,70,"If you're looking for a feel-good gaming experience, it's probably best to steer clear of The Town of Light. It's a darkly haunting narrative that touches on a subject matter that doesn't get anywhere near enough attention nowadays, while also avoiding falling into the trap of sensationalism. As long as you can get past some of its legitimate structure issues, not to mention a general lack of a cohesive gameplay thread, it provides a depressing, yet unforgettable quest into a person's descent into madness. While this is definitely not an experience that I plan on putting myself through ever again, it will undoubtedly stick with me for a long time.",2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e493765d67787554fe,DarkZero,Luis Guillermo Sandoval,70,"The Town of Light is a beautiful title, with great sound and reworked voice-overs that improve on the original release, but it needs harder puzzles, some work on the camera and maybe be a bit darker to give the flashlight some purpose. Besides that, The Town of Light accomplishes what it promises, and is a game people need to try, because it is something different to experience within the video game medium.",2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e493765d67787554e7,TechRaptor,Samuel Guglielmo,30,"The Town of Light's unique setting and a handful of standout scenes aren't enough to save the game from boring puzzles, nonsensical plot, and a general lack of direction.",2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e493765d67787554e4,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,60,"The Town of Light is a powerful experience that highlights a fascinating, if chilling, chapter in human history. The heavy atmosphere is achieved through the very real setting of Volterra, and Renée's unfortunate tale of life inside its walls that represents the woes of many real people. The story meanders a little too far into obscurity and can become confusing, and some long load times scupper things further. While you won't necessarily have fun in the traditional sense, it's worth playing if you're at all interested, as it contains some striking sequences that will stay with you long after you finish.",2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e493765d67787554db,IGN Spain,Albert Manjón,60,A different kind of horror that could have been much better without its technical flaws and a bit more freedom.,2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e493765d67787554d5,Hardcore Gamer,Chris Shive,70,The Town of Light is an ambitious game to cover such heavy subject matter.,2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e393765d67787554ba,Video Chums,Stephen Palmer,46,"The Town of Light's setting in a real-world mental asylum was a clever idea but sadly, its poor graphics, mind-numbing pacing and general clunkiness mean that it doesn't take full advantage of its potential.",2017-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e593765d6778755533,Use a Potion,Daryl Leach,57,"Whilst The Town of Light remains an atmospheric experience from start to end thanks to its fantastic yet harrowing location, the narrative elements don’t quite match up in quality. Renée’s tale has a lot of potential to offer an emotional trip through the treatment of mental patients back in the 1940s, but instead feels slightly fragmented and convoluted. Don’t get me wrong, it has its moments where it shines and you’ll genuinely feel absorbed by what’s going on, but then it’ll quickly move to another scene that’ll leave you a little baffled. I wouldn’t say The Town of Light is a bad game by any means, but I was left a little underwhelmed by it. There’s so much potential here thanks to the genuinely disturbing subject matter, but instead The Town of Light feels like just another average ‘walking simulator’ to add to the ever growing selection.",2017-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5d8672e593765d6778755510,TheXboxHub,Gareth Brierley,60,"Overall, there is a lot of merit for a game that deals with a tricky heartfelt subject matter. That puts it into a very rare category of games. As a gaming experience it is frustrating, has no variation in pace and I’m not sure how successful its outcome is.",2017-06-05T04:00:00.000Z,False,a4733ca90bc14d548e3435bd5ff6c9fb 5e7339c4bdf729557ef451ec,LadiesGamers.com,Rio Fox,75,"I would say I liked this game, it was a fun few hours of my time spent on a little adventure puzzle game. I would recommend this to someone that has a few hours spare, or wants something they can pick up for a few minutes at a time. Either way, I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did if you do.",2020-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 5d867f6793765d67787a47e1,GamePitt,Lynn Caramella,70,"Ultimately, while The World Next Door is quite short, it ended up being such a lovely game to me. This game is kept rather light-hearted, and while there are choices implemented, they won’t make a big impact on the story. Although this might turn some people off, I still liked the way the choices were presented as I felt like I was actually able to form Jun’s personality. The relationships between the characters and its storytelling are definitely the main aspect of the game and I found The World Next Door is a quite relaxing and uncomplicated game with beautiful art and a unique battle system.",2019-05-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 5d867f6793765d67787a47cd,Geek Culture,,80,"The World Next Door is a short game with excellent design, interesting gameplay choices, and questionable narrative decisions. But it never outstays its welcome, and has a great price",2019-05-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 5d867f6793765d67787a47e4,Hardcore Gamer,Chris Shive,60,"The World Next Door is not a title that's going to rock anyone's world, but it's a good title that would be worth checking out for someone wanting something a little different.",2019-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 5d867f6793765d67787a47d1,GamingTrend,Elisha Deogracias,50,"The World Next Door is an ambitious action-puzzle game with some interesting narrative and RPG elements, but unfortunately wears itself thin trying too much with too little.",2019-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 5f2b6286d88e035744c1e654,oprainfall,Diego Hernandez,70,"At the end of the day, The World Next Door is still an incredibly unique title. Mixing fast paced battles with wonderful characters and a rather curious story, it’s a standout indie game you should be giving a look. I clocked in six hours when I culminated my playthrough. No doubt you’ll get your money’s worth in multiple runs at the base price of $14.99. A congratulations to the developer on the launch and may they learn from this to make even better games.",2019-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 5d867f6793765d67787a47d3,Nintendojo,Robert Marrujo,67,"If there’s any other significant complaint to levy against The World Next Door, it would be that it’s so short. ",2019-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 5d867f6793765d67787a47c2,DualShockers,Chris Compendio,65,"This adventure game features amazing character designs and a fun puzzle battle system, but The World Next Door suffers from a lack of content.",2019-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 5d867f6693765d67787a4787,GameSpew,Becca Smith,70,"Although The World Next Door’s puzzles are fun, the real joy of the game is its cast of characters and its dialogue.",2019-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 5d867f6793765d67787a47b3,Cultured Vultures,Benjamin Boven,50,"Competent but uninspired match-three gameplay and a surface level story leave The World Next Door with little to offer unless you're looking for a simple, relaxing experience.",2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 5d867f6793765d67787a47a9,Game Informer,Kimberley Wallace,60,"With gorgeous visuals and fun combat, The World Next Door holds plenty of promise, but it never evolves into something satisfying",2019-04-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 5d867f6793765d67787a47cf,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,70,"The World Next Door isn't perfect, but is shows that Viz is - for now, at least - willing to take on a project that's a little different and oddball. Colourful, creative, and generally well designed, it's worth forgiving this particular title its teen B-tier narrative tropes. ",2019-04-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 5d867f6793765d67787a47b1,Paste Magazine,Holly Green,80,"My trip through the The World Next Door might have been short, but it was still worth the journey. I look forward to seeing how Rose City Games expands on it in the future.",2019-04-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 5d867f6793765d67787a47af,GameSpot,Jordan Ramée,60,"The World Next Door has fairly stereotypical characters, but it delivers some enjoyably frantic puzzle battles in the second half of its campaign.",2019-04-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 5d867f6693765d67787a47a5,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,65,"I did enjoy aspects of what I played, but there is a brevity and incompleteness that holds it back from being more than just a unique experiment. The puzzle-based combat is a really cool idea that needed to be used more and in different ways. If this one sounds interesting to you, I would wait for some kind of discount before jumping in.",2019-04-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 628e06dc0bfe2deada177191,Capsule Computers,Travis Bruno,60,"The World Next Door crafts a wonderful world filled with great characters but so much of it is left untapped while its match-3 combat works well enough but ends up feeling to easy in the end, creating a game that looks great and plays decently but lacks any kind of payoff.",2019-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 5e1eae3d63796013cde61f53,MonsterVine,Samantha Lienhard,60,"The World Next Door implements a nice twist on match-3 puzzles for its combat system, and it presents an interesting world with a varied cast of characters.",2019-03-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 5d867f6793765d67787a47bb,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,60,"It does have its shortcomings, but The World Next Door is a pretty nice experience overall. The combat is cool, the storyline is interesting (even if simple), and the balancing between the two was very well done.",2019-03-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 5d867f6793765d67787a47ab,TechRaptor,Samuel Guglielmo,70,A fantastic story and presentation makes The World Next Door worth taking a peek at. I just wish the gameplay could hold up as well as those aspects.,2019-03-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 5d867f6793765d67787a47ad,The Outerhaven Productions,Josh Piedra,60,"The World Next Door combines elements of a Puzzle Game, Visual Novel, and an RPG to tell the story of a girl named Jun trapped on the world of Emrys and needing to get home before she dies. Go through four acts with great puzzle-solving combat to discover the way to get Jun home!",2019-03-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,e74db1952d344022bb510b8ddbcc4589 614077208ebcf0a6ad13bbb0,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,60,"Adventures and puzzles with Red Hood and hungry wolf. Not bad, but do not expect too much.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,d9595f3e223c4c9a8e1767e980e1ec09 6164889944f68f57d8128d7e,Hey Poor Player,Daymon Trapold,80,"Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood. Wonderfully storybook-esque, with a surprisingly moving story, and full of great humor, Scarlet Hood is a unique experience. If I had to nitpick, I’d say that some of the puzzles are perhaps a little too esoteric, but none of them are truly unsolvable. With multiple endings offering plenty of replay value, there’s a lot to recommend for Scarlet Hood.",2021-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,d9595f3e223c4c9a8e1767e980e1ec09 607a635279a3a34d882b1eba,MonsterVine,Brian Seymour,50,A lacking homage to decidedly better content.,2021-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,d9595f3e223c4c9a8e1767e980e1ec09 624fb7c8008489e208d7c963,Capsule Computers,Admir Brkic,75,A delightful point n click adventure with unique visuals and an engaging story.,2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,d9595f3e223c4c9a8e1767e980e1ec09 607375c0cfbed43e46466b64,KeenGamer,Dakota Gordon,60,"A magical adventure with some time-loop shenanigans, Scarlet is transported via violent tornado into a world unfamiliar. As it happens, she stumbles upon the remains of a powerful red witch, which transforms her into a makeshift magic manipulator. What will she do now that this power was provided to her?",2021-04-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,d9595f3e223c4c9a8e1767e980e1ec09 6070e5e1cfbed43e4646698a,Noisy Pixel,Ivanir Ignacchitti,75,"Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood is a solid adventure game. It features gorgeous art and intuitive puzzles with the curious concept of multiple paths depending on your actions. A few mechanics could definitely be refined with added optimization, but fans of the genre will easily have fun during this adventure as Scarlet.",2021-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,d9595f3e223c4c9a8e1767e980e1ec09 606e03c1cfbed43e464665f8,TechRaptor,Catherine Dellosa,70,"Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood is a fun and quirky retelling of storybook faves packaged nicely in an adventure game. There are multiple paths you can take to get to your goal, and supposedly multiple endings too-so if you can get past the odd mouse-slash-keyboard controls and the occasional rage-inducing puzzle, it's a steal.",2021-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,d9595f3e223c4c9a8e1767e980e1ec09 615e48e49e65de2d02a177fe,GameGrin,,75,"Claire de Lune is a great take on the genre, but sadly is somewhat marred by a couple of small but consistent flaws.",2021-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ca5ffaf28e0442c9418c4fba998b17b 613377a9df187bda92a7f208,Chalgyr's Game Room,,80,"Overall, Claire De Lune is a fun experience that could have used a little more edge. The core gameplay loop is good and it is occasionally terrifying when dealing with aliens, which is why I give it an 8 out of 10. It has some amazing graphics and musical accompaniment which adds a lot of value to the title. The fact that there aren’t any real bugs to speak of gives the game a higher rating. The game is not a bad title by any means, but it’s not a stand-out performer in the puzzle genre for me. However, since Claire De Lune was created by a small indie studio, this is a great start for Tactic Studios. I can’t wait to see what they come up with next.",2021-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,7ca5ffaf28e0442c9418c4fba998b17b 60ff3ecffa0af179cc4a20d1,PC Invasion,Kevin Foley,65,"Claire de Lune is a game that definitely has its enjoyable parts, but the heavily-advertised narrative is problematic and many of the platforming sections are downright disappointing. If the price wasn't so steep, this would be an easier sell to those who like challenging puzzle adventure games. All of this along with the bugs and lingering performance issues make it hard to recommend.",2021-07-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ca5ffaf28e0442c9418c4fba998b17b 60f1d44b32b498cf3b2cea3d,GameSpew,Chris McMullen,50,"There’s a lot of promise here but it’s smothered by Claire de Lune’s insistence on punishing you for not being able to read its designers’ minds. If you were to take the game’s inside levels, pretend the outdoor areas don’t exist and halve the price accordingly, you’d have a real gem. Or just disabling all of its infuriating invisible walls would do the trick. As it is, Claire de Lune left me fighting to have fun and, missing daughter or not, that’s not a battle I have the stamina for.",2021-07-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,7ca5ffaf28e0442c9418c4fba998b17b 60536487cfbed43e4646497a,Movies Games and Tech,Charles Ombler,70,"Orwell’s Animal Farm is a great retelling of a classic story. It’s almost a visual novel but the level of interactivity and choice elevates the game well above what it could’ve been with a little less ambition. It’s small scale but the number of options and potential story outcomes give a good amount of replayability and intrigue. Overall, I think the content is perfectly pitched for the price and, whether you’re a fan of the novel or want to experience the story for the first time, it’s definitely worth a couple of hours of your time.",2021-02-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 602503c509a8836065e60b8a,TheSixthAxis,Miri Teixeira,60,"Orwell's Animal Farm relays the content of the book well, but stops short of drawing from any new depths, as choices are limited and the plot takes second place to a dry management sim.",2021-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 601c15a20f8974118c93a0a0,SECTOR.sk,Jakub Pokorný,60,Choice-driven narrative game is not so absorbing as legendary book.,2021-02-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 616610a480594f6395b33c5a,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,80,"After playing Orwell’s Animal Farm, I found myself gobbling up every analysis I could find on the original work and ultimately settling into bed with a copy of the book found online. From the subversion of politics through the subversion of language and logic to reducing complex ideals to meaningless catchphrases, it was truly eye-opening just how Orwellian the past few years have been — although not the way in which the word has been thrown around after January 6th. The team’s unique history with totalitarianism made them competent candidates for the game version of this compelling allegorical tale, and I find myself still trying to wrap my head around the experience with these additional layers of context. If you’re looking for an incredibly memorable and surprisingly emotional refresher on this all-too important story, look no further than Orwell’s Animal Farm.",2021-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 5ff701c80f8974118c937e0e,Guardian,Edwin Evans-Thirlwell,60,"The novella's dated metaphors are ousted in the best moments of this interactive homage, but its alternative endings pull their punches",2021-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 5fe7ca4b8add7352830ff6ea,KeenGamer,Andy J. Dobeson,70,"All animals are equal! Are you sick of Napoleon and Snowball’s ideological quibbles? Could do any better? Relive Orwell’s farmyard fable as you try to keep everyone fed, attempt to fend off human attacks and, most importantly, keep the spirit of Animalism alive.",2020-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 5fe3267f8add7352830ff4b0,Jump Dash Roll,Evan Prather,60,"Orwell's Animal Farm is a bold attempt at turning a classic novel into a video game. While the actual gameplay isn't anything special, it does manage to stay true to the message of the book.",2020-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 5fdffafa8add7352830ff255,Gamer Escape,Timothy Hyldahl,70,"I really think of all the ways to adapt Animal Farm, this is definitely one of the best ways. Actually making the decisions and watching corrupt leadership undermine them, or being the one to justify sacrificing the “lesser” people for the “greater good,” really emphasizes how easily selfishness ruins a perfectly good dream.",2020-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 613ff8a18ebcf0a6ad13bb62,EIP Gaming,Zach Holmes,75,"With not a whole lot of options at the beginning of the game to choose which animal gets what role in the farm, or even a little more explanation why come choices go the way they do, it was still interesting to follow the 1945 story and compare it to today's day in age. While there are a few more endings I'm able to get, I'll be going back to the game to see how I may be able to get there by forcing a few choices through.",2020-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 5fdb81dc8add7352830fee31,Gameblog,Gianni Molinaro,70,"Orwell's Animal Farm is a pleasant mix of Visual Novel and management experience, with some lovely visuals, music and a very good narrator. The fact that it allows you to retell the story is interesting. But as it still offers a good way to know what the book has to say, it can feel redundant, and a bit foggy in its intentions and mechanics.",2020-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 5fdb7bb08add7352830fee1f,Paste Magazine,Grace Benfell,44,"Forever stuck in the programmed roles the game assigned them. When there is no way out, no real play, there is no message, no change. Animal Farm lives forever, dying and being born, always doomed to failure.",2020-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 5fd792a1038871749d418c34,DualShockers,Cam Olmedo,70,"A video game based on Animal Farm is a crazy idea on paper, but it mostly manages to stick the landing with its weighty political themes still intact.",2020-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 6092b9a2a321e63347094a67,Oyungezer Online,Engin Vural,70,Orwell's Animal Farm deserves a chance with its sweet graphics and successful voiceovers.,2020-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 5fdc5c488add7352830fef6e,Gamer's Palace,Beatrice Vogt,40,"I love Orwell's story and see good components in the game, but I think a few more months of work would have been needed to let this game really shine.",2020-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 5fd569ce038871749d418ab9,Checkpoint Gaming,Edie W-K,40,"At the very least, Orwell’s Animal Farm made me want to read the original book after a decade of resenting its inclusion in my high school curriculum. I can see what the game was trying to do, and I had a passing amount of fun with it, but it’s just not engaging enough to play for more than a few hours. I can recommend Orwell’s Animal Farm only as a curiosity for fans of the novel.",2020-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 5fd946f2038871749d418eb2,FingerGuns,Toby Andersen,50,"The game adaptation of Orwell’s Animal Farm tells a disjointed story, without the kind of buildup and nuance that makes it a classic novel. As a game, it lacks the kind of options and menus necessary to make you feel like you’re ever in control of your farm.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 5fd7cf06038871749d418cd4,PC Invasion,Lawrence Le,60,"The turmoil of a revolution gone wrong is conveyed through nothing more than a few mouse clicks and quick decisions. It's flawed and frustrating, but there's an undeniable elegance to the game.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 5fd2e941038871749d4187d0,GameSkinny,Mark Delaney,80,Orwell's Animal Farm faithfully recreates and even reinvents the classic allegory at a time when it's never been more relevant for some players.,2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 5fd24ea0038871749d4186e7,GameWatcher,Gavin Herman,50,"While Orwell's Animal Farm stays true to its source material, its repetitive and unclear gameplay weakens a stylized portrayal of the book. It's not the worst way to spend a couple hours thanks to replayability and excellent narration, but it's not compelling to get every ending and collect every stamp. You'll get a lot more out of reading the book than you will from the game.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 5fd24e9b038871749d4186e6,GameSpew,,60,"Orwell’s Animal Farm is a pleasant retelling of the 1945 novella, and revisiting the story again after reading it in high school has been lovely. As a lover of literature as well as video games, I couldn’t help but smile seeing the story come to life. Not everyone will feel the same way though, and as an adventure game or even a visual novel, Orwell’s Animal Farm is unlikely to grab players that don’t already have a vested interest in the original story. Still, it’s a valiant effort in bringing a classic novella to new audiences, and might just be a valuable tool for students.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 5fd24e86038871749d4186e3,TechRaptor,Robert Grosso,65,"A solid interactive narrative based on the classic novella, Orwell's Animal Farm lacks a lot of gameplay, but makes up for it with its use of the prose.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 5fd24e78038871749d4186e0,The Digital Fix,Abbi Ruggles,70,"Animal Farm remains an important story, and this retelling in game format feels incredibly timely and poignant. With lots of ways the game can play out depending on your choices, you can revisit Orwell's themes as well as being able to dive even deeper into them.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,f8f9d3387f414d72a90aee4619433177 5f46238062b431526f8e28ae,Enternity.gr,Hektor Apostolopoulos,60,"Those who have played Mafia III before, will not find anything to draw them back to New Bordeaux. However, Mafia III: Definitive Edition is probably the best opportunity to enjoy this story for the first time.",2020-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,0fc946078be6410ba6cf29b7f54157c2 5f054916d88e035744c19d74,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,71,"Mafia III may still have a ridiculous amount of glitches yet its plot is fantastically gripping from start to finish. So, if you enjoy character-driven stories set in open worlds then you'll be impressed with what it has to offer.",2020-07-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0fc946078be6410ba6cf29b7f54157c2 5ee4a5ffc28b1c4114c28643,COGconnected,Jake Hill,65,"With a couple more years of open-world games behind us, I think it’s clear that Mafia 3 is middle of the pack. It looks good and sounds good, but the core gameplay tasks aren’t as tight as they should be. The story is well presented but lacks the spark you find in more straightforward RPGs. The documentary framing device is brilliant, but beyond that, there’s not much happening that you won’t find done better elsewhere. Mafia 3: Definitive Edition is exactly that – the definitive version of a so-so 2016 action game.",2020-06-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,0fc946078be6410ba6cf29b7f54157c2 5edeb38dc28b1c4114c27b87,Gamefa,Mohammad Aria Moghaddam,70,"Mafia III: Definitive Edition is trying to resolve the technical problems of the original game. In this case, Hanger 13's mission is accomplished. But even this Edition, has a lot of problems and weakpoints in gameplay, graphics and leel design. Actually, story is probably the only perfect aspect of Mafia III and Mafia III: Definitive Edition.",2020-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0fc946078be6410ba6cf29b7f54157c2 5eddd34dc28b1c4114c27a87,BaziCenter,Bahram Bigharaz,50,"The Definitive edition of Mafia 3 not only hasn't improved on the original version, but actually added tons of new bugs and glitches to it, making an already not so pleasant experience even worse.",2020-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0fc946078be6410ba6cf29b7f54157c2 5ed12b0bc28b1c4114c26f8c,Attack of the Fanboy,Dean James,60,"While not anywhere near as glitch ridden as the Mafia II remaster, Mafia III: Definitive Edition adds nothing more than the previously released DLC along with the very strange removal of Xbox One X support that was added to the original release after launch. Lincoln Clay's story is well worth experiencing a first time, but there is no real reason to venture back to New Bordeaux with this latest release as part of the Mafia Trilogy.",2020-05-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,0fc946078be6410ba6cf29b7f54157c2 5ecf2daec28b1c4114c26d07,Bazimag,Sina Golab Zade,71,"When Mafia III originally came out because it was so far from expectations, it disappointed many fans of the franchise but I believe it deserves another chance and this Definitive Edition is a good choice for that second chance.",2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,0fc946078be6410ba6cf29b7f54157c2 5e276ad3c25afe0e75c30275,Marooners' Rock,Aaron Giddings,90,Sim fans will definitely enjoy this one.,2019-11-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 5eef6fcad88e035744c181dc,33bits,Roberto Pineda,70,"Bus Simulator is an interesting title that will surely delight all those who enjoy proposals such as American Truck Simulator or Spintires, among others. It manages, drives and calculates every movement of a public transport giant. However, the different technical problems must be taken into account.",2019-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 5d94e6a7fb2612131ba5378a,TheSixthAxis,Jim Hargreaves,60,"There's a calming sense of satisfaction to be had from Bus Simulator, though you'll have to work for it. This is the very definition of a slow burner - it's deliberately repetitive in a way that will irk most gamers, yet caters perfectly to a specific niche.",2019-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 5d92b1c925e44d7d90f99bfe,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,70,"Bus Simulator is the type of game you fire up when you just want a more calm and slow experience. Just cruising along my routes, picking up customers, and handing out tickets was a tranquil experience. That said it does get old after awhile and this won’t be the kind of game for everyone.",2019-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 5d966c405e6b56079d4545ef,FingerGuns,Paul Collett,60,"Clearly this type of game is targeted at a certain type of gamer, it’s definitely not for the main stream, perhaps a VR mode would have helped that, a strange omission to be fair but don’t be put off giving Bus Simulator a go if you fancy something completely different to what you’re used to.",2019-09-24T23:00:00.000Z,False,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 5d893e135c493d4b9bf92b28,PlayStation Galaxy,May Alturas,50,"Simulated games open our minds to different real-based scenarios. Scenarios that may not be possible in our current lifetime. I love this idea for Bus Simulator, to be able to see another perspective and I will say it again, I did enjoy those drives but the faulty mechanics just gives it a major setback. Definitely there could be an improvement especially future patches may fix the button and the crashing issue.",2019-09-23T16:00:00.000Z,False,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 5d88c00ce8d62539d8365b6d,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,78,"Despite what you may think of ‘simulation games’, Bus Simulator is incredibly addictive and frustratingly fun. Whether you’re playing the game solo or with a friend via online co-op, there’s so much more to the game than simply driving a bus – you must also deal with annoying passengers and keep an eye out for the pesky potholes of doom! Visually, it’s not the best game out there but the unique nature of the landmarks and buildings helps immerse you within this wonderful world of the bus driver.",2019-09-22T23:00:00.000Z,False,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 5d87bb4112551b1a99023353,PlayStation Universe,Alan Strawbridge,65,"An enjoyably sedate outing around the suburbs, marred by the antiquated and dull visuals, Bus Simulator nonetheless provides a good chunk of all too real simulation of public transport.",2019-09-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 5d8680cc93765d67787ac252,PlayStation LifeStyle,,65,"In conclusion, Bus Simulator is honestly more entertaining than I thought it would be. Driving a bus, picking up passengers, and ensuring you give them the correct change may not be as thrilling as traversing planet Pandora in search of loot in Borderlands 3, or surviving Hell on Earth in the upcoming Doom Eternal, but Bus Simulator is an immersive experience that I can see myself revisiting on a rainy day.",2019-09-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 5d8680cc93765d67787ac25b,God is a Geek,Gary Bailey,60,"Bus Simulator is a nice change of pace on consoles usually filled with 200mph racing games, providing a more sedate and relaxing experience for casual players and an in-depth simulation for enthusiasts.",2019-09-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 5d8680cc93765d67787ac258,AbsoluteXbox,Ash Cohen,72,"if you can look past that price, or if you are a simulation fan, then you`ll enjoy this because it does offer something more than a regular Simulation title.",2019-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 5d8680cc93765d67787ac256,Push Square,Sammy Barker,60,"A curiously compelling gameplay loop makes Bus Simulator much more entertaining than it has any right to be. The presentation is poor, but the act of actually picking up passengers and taking them to A-to-B in an expanding open world is moreish, and the title has a self-aware sense of humour that's easy to appreciate.",2019-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 5d8680cc93765d67787ac253,Cultured Vultures,,55,"Bus Simulator is a perfectly adequate way to live out your dreams of being a bus driver, but it all feels a tad samey.",2019-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 5db2df6a64f5787ec0134688,Electric Bento,Neil Curry,76,Extremely relaxing as a whole and a great way to unwind. There’s something about driving a bus through a fictional town with odd civil engineering decisions that just feels good.,2019-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,a89804c0a3be4493a4c0ee999c24f913 6285218d0bfe2deada174381,Chalgyr's Game Room,,80,"I like As Far As The Eye in terms of its concept and curious lore, but found that there wasn’t enough for me to really get into it. Despite having no combat, gameplay is reduced to passing time which fails to grip players. The success of one’s journey is dictated by a luck of the draw. Starvation is often the worst offender in the pupil’s survival but adding natural disasters and curses in the mix made the game much more interesting.",2022-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,442ff8be7d644f5686ba64ec5140e93f 627f78d8008489e208d91096,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,65,"Unfortunately, As Far As The Eye felt like work playing it. For me, strategy games tread a line between letting you execute a satisfying plan and responding to surprise threats. However, with As Far As The Eye’s constant violent natural disasters and the need for upkeep on every game element, it gets quite tiresome to always be on the defensive and rush to the next Halt. A strategy game should encourage long play sessions with lots of deep planning of your next move and not having to rush because of some threat you have no control over. Apart from that, when you die, there isnt any post-game analysis, recorded stats, or even the ability to scroll the map and see where you went wrong and learn from it. All of that makes me think that hex-based strategy and roguelike genres should not be mixed together in a game!",2022-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,442ff8be7d644f5686ba64ec5140e93f 627e65a7008489e208d90bcc,Nintendo Life,Lowell Bell,20,"In its launch state on Switch, much of As Far As The Eye is unplayable. For us, neither Quick Game or Custom Matches would last long before we got booted to the Switch's dashboard. We waited several days for some kind of update to fix both the UI and the egregious crashes and get a better idea of a game that is not without promise, but a patch still hasn't arrived at the time of writing. If or when one does come, As Far As The Eye has the potential to become an intriguing little strategy game with that Civilization-style 'just one more turn' effect. But for now, do not get sucked in by its soothing mood and the cute little Pupils.",2022-05-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,442ff8be7d644f5686ba64ec5140e93f 5f8dc2bdfce0972e4e5f7fdc,Cubed3,Eric Ace,50,"Issues aside of UI problems such as losing villagers, hard to click, and so on, the general pace of As Far As The Eye belie its ""relaxing"" appearance. Requiring a very strict, lucky, and strategic play from the beginning knocks a lot of the fun off. With how much dedication there is simply to food and not starving, it leaves little room for exploration, trying new things, or really anything beyond a narrow strategy. It is not that the difficulty ruins the game, it is that the difficulty and luck swings require such a narrow avenue to take, getting in the way of fun.",2020-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,442ff8be7d644f5686ba64ec5140e93f 5f843cecfce0972e4e5f6e5b,Oyungezer Online,,60,"When it comes to balanced gameplay, I can't say As Far As The Eye is the best example. Starving mechanics need some fine-tuning for sure.",2020-10-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,442ff8be7d644f5686ba64ec5140e93f 5f7c4ed4839d422425c7e4b7,GameGrin,Simon Brown,90,An adorable resource management game featuring poncho-wearing creatures that hold balloons. A strategy game of optimisation where every decision matters and where every decision is interesting. A surprise gem!,2020-10-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,442ff8be7d644f5686ba64ec5140e93f 5f6b4766106ace7c55e8c535,The Digital Fix,Abbi Ruggles,70,"As Far As The Eye is a fun little turn-based, strategy game set in a vibrant world full of adorable creatures. Whilst there's a lot to learn and manage, this quickly becomes a rewarding and satisfying experience.",2020-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,442ff8be7d644f5686ba64ec5140e93f 5fd12cff038871749d418561,Gamerweb.pl,Konrad Noga,70,"I never played a nomadic strategy game. More than that, I never even heard of anything like this. As Far As The Eye really is a one-of-a-kind game requiring the player to carefully plan their path, remembering about creating food chains and not staying too long in the same spot unless they want to be flooded and killed in the process. It takes some time to grasp the mechanics, but after that it offers a lot of satisfaction.",2020-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,442ff8be7d644f5686ba64ec5140e93f 5f5ed2d4f7c1f130627f64a8,Checkpoint Gaming,David McNamara,50,"For a strategy game that wants you to play for long sessions, inching your way “halt by halt” to safety for your tribe, As Far As The Eye lacks the quality of life features that would make the experience rewarding. Fans of turn-based strategy games might find enough enjoyment here to look past its most obvious flaws – there’s certainly a mechanically dense, lore-heavy strategic experience here for those willing to work for it – but if, like me, you like your games served without a healthy dose of frustration, you may want to look elsewhere.",2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,442ff8be7d644f5686ba64ec5140e93f 5f5f98eaf7c1f130627f662e,Gamer's Palace,Beatrice Vogt,51,This game is beautiful and sounds like a dream. The gameplay has been the absolute letdown for me.,2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,442ff8be7d644f5686ba64ec5140e93f 5f5a633df7c1f130627f5f83,FingerGuns,Toby Andersen,70,"The nomadic lifestyle translates into an interesting take on the resource and management genre, that is more interesting for its ideas than its execution. However, those who fancy a more contemplative slow going game will find solid goal-oriented challenges in this journey back to the source.",2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,442ff8be7d644f5686ba64ec5140e93f 5f5a5cd1f7c1f130627f5f7a,GameWatcher,Marcello Perricone,75,A simple puzzle game that accomplishes what it sets out to do.,2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,442ff8be7d644f5686ba64ec5140e93f 60980a97a321e63347095446,GameBlast,,80,"I strongly recommend Luna to children and all those who punish themselves for small mistakes, so that they learn to embrace the learnings of our stories and the cyclical changes in life that are inevitable, but most of the times positive.",2021-05-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,50ad2ebf631c4704bdc9bafe004f8538 5e7bbd97bdf729557ef45f6a,Fun Factor,César Rodrigues,,"Unfortunately, without the VR component and someone younger to share the experience, Luna is difficult to review. However, its interactive fairy tale presentation is supported by an aesthetic that recalls a childlike and tactile feeling, a haunting and serene soundtrack along with a gripping narration and simple puzzles. Luna is an easy recommendation if you have a sibling or a child or if you want to introduce someone to games.",2020-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,50ad2ebf631c4704bdc9bafe004f8538 5d86803b93765d67787a914b,Pardis Game,Erfan Haeri,50,"Luna has a unique look, but thanks to the monotonic gameplay it offers, loses its charm really fast and becomes so annoying that prevents you from enjoying its story or artistic graphical style",2019-07-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,50ad2ebf631c4704bdc9bafe004f8538 5d86803a93765d67787a9147,Push Square,Graham Banas,70,"While lean on content, Funomena delivers a bite-sized title that offers one of PSVR's more meditative experiences. Extremely relaxing, the title's puzzle, art, and music work in concert to deliver a title that had us smiling from beginning to end. The game has such a warm sincerity that it's nigh impossible to not get swept up in its charm. If you're on the fence, but have PSVR, the recommendation to pick it up is a no brainer.",2019-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,50ad2ebf631c4704bdc9bafe004f8538 5d86803a93765d67787a9149,Just Push Start,Mark Fajardo,65,"Overall, Luna falls into the trap a lot of experience games do. It looks amazing and has some cool features, such as VR, there just isn't much beyond the gimmicks. When you figure the adventure is about an hour, most of the gameplay is clicking things and it follows the same pattern throughout, it just doesn't have anything else to attract players. This doesn't mean you won't enjoy Luna, the look and feel, combined with just tending a garden might be enough for some, it's just not a title that will have much for anyone beyond that small niche.",2019-06-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,50ad2ebf631c4704bdc9bafe004f8538 60b3c65cb2b61298b12c17fa,MondoXbox,Győző Baki,85,"Hitchhiker offers us a unique concept, a memorable story and plenty of creative surprises, captivating us from the beginning to the end credits. Strongly recommended to fans of artistic and experimental indies and deep narrative experiences.",2021-05-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 609eaa79a321e63347095c3c,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,45,Hitchhiker ultimately feels like an unengaging road trip you can steer clear of playing.,2021-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 60cd3a19ad0a87d38e3f1d6f,Sirus Gaming,Leif Rey Bornales,60,"The thing about this game is that it doesn’t sell itself based on its gameplay nor how anyone would ever want to play this game. Its biggest hook is that the game is all about the journey and discovery and that sense of escapism that most games usually don’t provide. It is an interesting game but it’s a game that I feel is not suited for everyone. But if you are just looking for a game to escape to. A game that will help you de-stress and just enjoy the visuals that it offers, then I would say this is a game that anyone should be interested in playing.",2021-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 60b4ed8eb2b61298b12c1981,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,"Hitchhiker can take you on a journey, but even it doesn’t seem too sure where it’s actually going.",2021-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 608c24226a418dc538cbac7a,JVL,,60,"Hitchhiker is a fantastically written interactive story and nothing more. No real gameplay, no puzzles or true enigmas as promised, but a breathtaking journey, an astonish casting and contemplative panoramas. Mad About Pandas' game could have been a narrative gem if it avoided some clumsiness regarding its story, its direction and its interactions. An amazing odyssey that hits it mark, but that isn't for everyone.",2021-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 6089b04c6a418dc538cba80a,Push Square,Brett Posner-Ferdman,60,"While playing as someone not in the driver’s seat is a novel idea, Hitchhiker struggles to create an enjoyable gameplay experience. While the story is engaging, the game’s technical issues, inconsistent puzzle difficulty, and overall monotonous gameplay makes this a better movie than a game. If you are looking for a game that has you playing a more interactive experience, you should steer clear from Hitchhiker.",2021-04-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 6082e2a53038f29f385a1d8e,TechRaptor,Will Quick,65,Hitchhiker is a narrative mystery adventure with some intriguing if hard to follow bits and pieces,2021-04-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ef83fd750d74fdd9e8ebdc7a9e23ea6 60244bb909a8836065e60adf,pressakey.com,Kevin Henschen,75,Twin Mirror tells a solid story that lacks surprises and is unfortunately far too predictable.,2021-02-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 601404520f8974118c939815,Darkstation,,50,"It was a valiant effort by Dontnod, but it missed the mark. Graphically beautiful but mechanically messy, Twin Mirror is a failed attempt at a psychological thriller. The worst disappointment, however, is that the game made me want to visit Basswood, which...doesn’t exist.",2021-01-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5ff87ed60f8974118c937ef2,GameSpace,Lily Bass,50,"I wish I could give this a better rating than I did; Twin Mirror is definitely one of Dontnod's weaker efforts that I can remember. It is available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.",2021-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5ffb778a0f8974118c937fa6,Rapid Reviews UK,,50,"Developer DONTNOD has an impressive history of creating story-rich adventures that feature a protagonist with unique abilities. In Twin Mirror, our hero is Sam Higgs; a journalist with powers of the mind. Does DONTNOD’s latest game present an intriguing mystery or is this one best left unsolved? Find out in this Rapid Review.",2021-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5ff4987e0f8974118c937c24,Seasoned Gaming,Ryan Mcleod,60,"While the opening act of Twin Mirror sets up a rather strong and intriguing front, it falls short quickly with its underwhelming protagonist, lack of emotion between some of the main characters, and an anti-climatic conclusion.",2021-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5ff4102a0f8974118c937bf8,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,45,"Whether in respect of gameplay or storytelling, the longer Twin Mirror peers at the glass the easier it is to see a pale reflection of DONTNOD’s previous work.",2021-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5feba5be0f8974118c93780e,BaziCenter,Kasra Karimi Tar,55,"Twin Mirror is a disappointing title, with a mediocre story and uninspiring characters, and some gameplay features aside, there isn't much to talk about there either. It's not necessarily a bad game but it's far below the standards set by Dontnod in their previous titles such as Life is Strange and Vampyr.",2020-12-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5ff1fdb80f8974118c937b34,SpaceNerd.it,Mattia Mariano,74,"Twin Mirror is like an airliner that wants to take off but it loses control. The story is simple, there are a lot of cliché and it has non-original gameplay. Nevertheless, characters, atmosphere and graphic make Twin Mirror one of the best Dontnod works.",2020-12-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 611647740beff28372247100,XGN.nl,Chris Boers,65,"A Dontnod game without signature episodes and supernatural powers, but with an intriguing murder-mystery and tensions between all involved as protagonist Sam returns to his hometown to visit the funeral of his best friend - and his partner, Sam's ex-girlfriend. Dontnod introduces some interesting new concepts like the mind palace, but they are not fleshed out enough to be memorable.",2020-12-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fe27d268add7352830ff44e,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,50,"Without a key mechanic to keep gameplay fresh, or even a story that's both fleshed out and well-structured, Twin Mirror fails to find any kind of hook beyond the fleeting intrigue in how it all ends.",2020-12-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fe2dc3d8add7352830ff49b,MonsterVine,Nick Mangiaracina,50,"Even though Twin Mirror is listed as a thriller, there’s nothing really thrilling about it.",2020-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 61f0186b9e5c48c548d72132,ElderPlayers ,Jassem Mohammed Alhaddad,60,"Twin Mirror is a good example of a game that tried to be bigger than what it is intended to be, this game is neither a small creative experience nor an exceptional big game, it is just a mediocre game that did a lot of bad things, unfortunately, the good things in this game could be presented better such as the characters, the idea of the Mind Palace could be used more and be relied on more but it just didn't happen, in the end, this game is a mirror that tried to reflect something beautiful but it turned out to be ugly.",2020-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fdcd8368add7352830fefc6,We Got This Covered,Eric Hall,40,"There's some small-town charm to be found in Twin Mirror, but an undercooked mystery and lack of interesting characters make the trip to Basswood a rather boring one.",2020-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 61f0989f9e5c48c548d72bba,JumpCut PLAY,Aaron Bayne,30,"Twin Mirror is Dontnods first collaboration with Bandai Namco and was developed by a separate team of senior developers. It may seem unreasonable to cast blame on this diversion from its previous team, but Twin Mirror stands as a far cry from other Dontnod titles, failing in almost every degree by its unwillingness to fully commit to anything. It wants to be a classic mystery but never offers up any questions that truly need answering. Twin Mirror wants you to care about its characters but never gives you any reason to even like them. It wants so much to be about its setting but fails to even conjure up a fraction of the sense of place that Arcadia Bay achieved. Ultimately, Twin Mirror is an amalgamation of lots of half-baked ideas that become bruised and battered as they fall from the promising heights of Basswood’s nature trail. Maybe from up there, I can spot a better mystery to play through.",2020-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fda47378add7352830feca3,Paste Magazine,Holly Green,40,"Between the lack of marketing leading up to its release, its poor pacing, and the thin writing and investigation mechanics, Twin Mirror smacks of a game that just wasn't given enough time. With some polish on the game's earlier moments and more thoughtful dialogue, it could have stood a real chance. Unfortunately, between the stilted narrative development, cheerless puzzles, and wooden, small-town cliches, there's less here than whatever remains of Sam's journalistic career.",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fda16778add7352830fe55b,NoesPaisparaFrikis,,75,"Dontnod proves he's in top form, which is fantastic news for a studio that has the talent to become one of the biggest in Europe. Twin Mirror is a remarkable game in all its sections, where perhaps its short duration or some slightly conservative playable mechanics are the small, tiny flaws that this work has. If you liked the previous work of the studio, especially Life Is Strange, buy it, you will not be disappointed.",2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fdb47f28add7352830fedd0,GameBlast,Nycolas Medeiros,70,"Twin Mirror delivers what it promises: a great investigation story that shows the journey for change and the acceptance of the past. Fans of the genre will appreciate the story, but will be disappointed by an arrogant protagonist, forgettable characters and the undeveloped unique gameplay mechanic.",2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fd7cf5e038871749d418cd7,Demon Gaming ,Charles Oakley,50,Twin Mirror ditches the episodic format and lasts roughly five hours or so. This may sound oxymoronic but it simultaneously feels too short and too long. Too short because there’s some interesting characters that feel underdeveloped. Too long because of how predictable the mystery is.,2020-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fd60325038871749d418ae7,Generación Xbox,Juan Lorente,70,"Twin Mirror is a game with a very strong narrative component, so much so that it eclipses any mechanics or section of the game.",2020-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fd5246d038871749d418a6e,DualShockers,,55,Twin Mirror is a beautiful-looking game but doesn't have the same narrative punch that made previous games from Dontnod so memorable.,2020-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fd3e3db038871749d418939,3DNews,Михаил Пономарев,40,Poorly written and dreary directed Twin Mirror doesn't worth a second of your time.,2020-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fd3ca2d038871749d418912,Easy Allies,Daniel Bloodworth,60,"Dontnod's latest narrative adventure still has some relatable characters and a strong setting, but the things that are meant to set it apart tend to just get in the way.",2020-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fd35288038871749d418831,Jump Dash Roll,,40,"Twin Mirror is a shallow, dour few hours of adventure, with only a few moments that would make it worth a curious gamer's time. Every time you find yourself trying to fall under its narrative spell, one problem or another causes the whole illusion to shatter.",2020-12-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 6259f1a7008489e208d82d91,ComicBook.com,Jenna Anderson,40,"Twin Mirror has some elements of it that can't help but be admirable; its concept is intriguing, its voice cast is compelling, and it could have easily been the next buzzworthy photorealistic video game. But, in execution, it comes across as a dated, surface-level experience, one that isn't sure whether to be a complex character study or an open-world mystery, and is nowhere near as rewarding as the time and effort it asks you to put into it. Twin Mirror will undoubtedly find an audience of some who want to dive into its ambiguous mystery, but it's far from the most engrossing or well-executed title that video game fans could pick up right now.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fd298b3038871749d418749,GotGame,Abdul Saad,70,"It’s really a pity, as I believe if Twin Mirror had a lot more development time and a bigger budget to refine and flesh out its story, it would have been a great narrative murder mystery to rival Life is Strange. This isn’t to say I hated my time with the game. I still enjoyed the world, characters, and especially its overall central premise, which I found to be less grandiose and more grounded. Unfortunately, the short length, rushed plot, and presentation issues bring it down a bit.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fd18a64038871749d41864d,Press Start,James Mitchell,55,"Twin Mirror has an intriguing premise but ultimately fails to do anything remarkable with it. While it's DONTNOD's most impressive game technically, Twin Mirror is a by-the-book thriller that only just manages to scrape through to solve its core mystery that's unfortunately lacking thrills.",2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fd5684a038871749d418aa8,Checkpoint Gaming,Sam Harkin,60,"Whilst not a true tragedy, Twin Mirror didn’t live up to expectations in my book. The visual and auditory style of DONTNOD is fantastic, and the way it ties into the gameplay is nice. However, it doesn’t stack up to its peers both inside and outside the developer’s library. The magical realism is a bit confusing and lacking in context and the eleventh hour save doesn’t pull it above criticism. A mystery existed but there just wasn’t enough meat on that bone. I can see this game aging well for me, as I remember only the nice parts and filter out the bad stuff. But as it stands, as I write this review, there is just too much of a gap between me and unqualified praise to be able to give it a proper stamp of approval.",2020-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fd0a1b5038871749d418438,The Digital Fix,Abbi Ruggles,40,"A narrative game that doesn't have enough time to tell the story it's trying to tell, leaving characters and plot lines feeling unfinished. Whilst it has a lot of interesting ideas and some nice mechanics, none of them feel fully realised. Twin Mirror is bursting with potential, which is why it feels so disappointing.",2020-12-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fcf6256038871749d418261,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,62,"Twin Mirror is an interesting experiment, I like the idea of a shorter narrative driven adventure but found this largely forgettable.",2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 60b48f9bb2b61298b12c1919,Gamerweb.pl,Konrad Noga,60,"For every absolutely fantastic game DONTOND Entertainment gives us, we receive another one which unfortunately is not as good. Although Twin Mirror is not utterly bad and it offers a couple if interesting ideas, it also feels rushed and unpolished. Especially in the narration department as the story fails to grasp the player’s attention, boring them with rather dull dialogues between underdeveloped characters.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fd913c1038871749d418e83,GameCrate,Angelo D'Argenio,55,"Twin Mirror is the inferior Dontnod offering of 2020, and probably one of their most disappointing games yet. It is mediocre in every sense, failing to live up to the potential of its concept and the reputation of its developer.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fd1660a038871749d418629,Hey Poor Player,Christian Angeles,80,"It might not be as groundbreaking as some of DONTNOD Entertainment’s other games, but Twin Mirror really holds up as a replayable adventure. Its Mind Palace mechanics are a lot of fun and each ending was a delightful revelation that made me question my own sense of truth. Overall, the game is an excellent addition to this company’s library of high-quality narrative-driven games. My only complaint is that it’s a tad steep in price for its length, so I’d probably wait for a sale.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fcec897038871749d4181a6,PlayStation LifeStyle,Jenny Jones,55,"It's a shame that Twin Mirror manages to create such a compelling and interesting opening but just doesn't manage to stick the landing. It definitely didn't take me on the same kind of emotional journey as some of DONTNOD's previous games, and unfortunately I found myself not really caring too much about Sam or the residents of Basswood.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fceb4c3038871749d418128,COGconnected,Jaz Sagoo,68,"DONTNOD Entertainment’s decision to depart from their usual episodic format and release Twin Mirror as a full experience without interruption is a welcome change. However, the short length means that characters and plot points are not fully developed therefore hindering the emotional connection the gamers tend to have with the company’s deep and usually complex personalities. Although not as strong as some of DONTNOD’s previous efforts, Twin Mirror is still a solid Interactive Drama which includes some interesting mechanics. The introduction of the Mind Palace is great but is unfortunately underutilized. However, even with pacing issues, the intriguing story and characters will keep you hooked.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fce3eba038871749d417f38,GamingBolt,John Cantees,70,"Twin Mirror's inconsistent presentation and short length contaminate its otherwise excellent story-telling and solid detective gameplay to a degree, but thankfully, it still manages to land on its feet as a respectable narrative-focused adventure.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fcdda32038871749d417ed0,TrueGaming,خالد العيسى,50,"Twin Mirror has the assets of an intriguing story, but it fails to capitalize on it. The result is lackluster and doesn't present any real value to replayability.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fcda444038871749d417e5a,DASHGAMER.com,Dan Rizzo,70,"Whether or not you take away a positive or negative experience may totally be up to you, for I found it to be different. Not bad, not great… Just good. But certainly an uncommon blend of DONTNOD’s previous workings.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fcd602b038871749d417e31,Video Chums,Mary Billington,52,"Twin Mirror is a passable mystery adventure with a varied cast and the occasional satisfying use of deductive reasoning but its story and protagonist leave a lot to be desired and on top of that, it's far too short.",2020-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5fcd2ce1038871749d417e1e,Gamer's Palace,Manuel Eichhorn,73,DONTNOD doesn't disappoint with its diverse cast and the interesting concept of Sam's mind palace. A bit of gloss is however missing to Twin Mirror and it feels like a grey loner compared to some other games the studio has made.,2020-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 6064387dcfbed43e46465d8c,Unboxholics,Λεωνίδας Στραβάκος,50,"The Twin Mirror is unfortunately Dontnod's worst and most frustrating piece of work. Inanimate characters, a script full of plot holes, meaningless choices, boring, slow and monotonous gameplay that directs the player where he",2020-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 61747a37ee8b9ff585910354,Cubed3,,70,"The inherent curiosity cultivated by both Marina and her grandfather for the unusual and diverse wildlife within Beasts of Maravilla Island, makes the several hours of game time a delight to experience. The various issues fail to detract too much from the overall enjoyment of discovering unusual creatures and documenting them all in Marina's inherited journal through photographs, and revealing the true nature of the island which serves as a reminder that humans have a duty to protect and conserve the world, rather than selfishly destroy it.",2021-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,67679df14cde44fbbf295f60a74954f9 612195676ffaa0ca0ef6cc61,GameGrin,Alana Dunitz,65,A cute and colourful game that has unique creatures and flora for you to discover and take photos of. Perfect for a casual gamer who wants a laid-back experience where they can just snap pictures that they aren't judged on to fill a few hours.,2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,67679df14cde44fbbf295f60a74954f9 610c5651957b7bfbeb21386b,VGChartz,Lee Mehr,40,The guided tour quickly becomes overbearing and the initial drive to document any magical wildlife never recovers.,2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,67679df14cde44fbbf295f60a74954f9 6104622d2ebe5eae4098e0ef,Generación Xbox,,67,"Beasts of Maravilla Island is a relaxing and colorful game. And while you can find wonderful creatures, interacting with and photographing them isn't a challenge. The puzzles that propose you in the adventure are few and are not well designed. Even so, it is a game, although simple, intuitive and is good for new players or players who enjoy a game without much demand.",2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,67679df14cde44fbbf295f60a74954f9 60eef705249deec5f1062e28,TechRaptor,Tanushri Shah,65,"Beasts of Maravilla Island is a little getaway that lasts for a few hours, but its flaws make the trip a little less than memorable.",2021-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,67679df14cde44fbbf295f60a74954f9 60d8cd6fc39fc6608bcd7377,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,75,"Beasts of Maravilla Island is an entertaining romp through a magical island. Taking photos of the wildlife is fun. It is a game that any age group from the youngest to the oldest would enjoy playing, though for now I would advise playing the game on PC. At least until the kinks are ironed out of the Nintendo Switch version of Maravilla Island. This is also reflected in my score which would have been I Like It A Lot, had the game performed better on my Switch.",2021-06-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,67679df14cde44fbbf295f60a74954f9 61efa2f59e5c48c548d71a42,video games are good,Nathan Hermanson,70,"I can understand why someone could come away supremely disappointed with Beasts of Maravilla Island, but I don't think I'm one of those people. Games like these are rare and should be supported, so if you found any interest to latch onto in this review, get your tickets to Maravilla Island and experience the wonder of this brief mythical photography tour.",2021-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,67679df14cde44fbbf295f60a74954f9 60d094ddaf6eb0eaf3a0a9b6,NintendoWorldReport,Willem Hilhorst,40,"I can't describe Beasts of Maravilla Island as anything less than a disappointment on the Nintendo Switch. While performance on the console absolutely breaks the experience, what little is there to begin with feels lackluster and basic. The creatures and its world are without a doubt the highlight of the game, but even so interaction and creativity in your photography is limited from every angle. I've been a huge proponent of photography video games, but with its surge over the recent years I've realized that I've also become more critical of games wanting to evoke that feeling of photography, but don't seem to fully understand how it can be both a tool for gameplay and creativity. If you're looking for a creative photographic experience I'd recommend titles like Umurangi Generation and (New) Pokémon Snap. Heck even other games that have non-essential photo-modes like Blue Fire, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate allow you more creativity than Beasts of Maravilla Island. This unfortunately makes Beast of Maravilla Island an Island I don't ever plan on revisiting.",2021-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,67679df14cde44fbbf295f60a74954f9 60d37eefbdb8dc2551389289,Screen Rant,Laura Gray,60,Journey through the jungles.,2021-06-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,67679df14cde44fbbf295f60a74954f9 60cb9cdda0046674aed16d20,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,65,"Simple game with a simple adventure, full of exoticism and magic. An island that seems removed from the history of this planet, to enjoy the flora and fauna to shoot dozens, or hundreds of photos, and even to improve the shots. A brief journey in a game that is perhaps very simple, but also curious and fascinating.",2021-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,67679df14cde44fbbf295f60a74954f9 5d867fba93765d67787a63f9,The Games Machine,Paolo Besser,65,"Tales of the Neon Sea makes the cyberpunk arguments of Blade Runner its own, embedding them in a valuable work in pixel art, and managing to give us back some of that sound old 1980s science fiction that, for one reason or another, continues to fascinate us. The gameplay, however, is plagued by repetitive mechanics and some puzzles suffer from a bad translation from Chinese into English.",2019-06-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,b5e5f4fbdd4a40348c3a9a554f076922 5d867fba93765d67787a63b5,GameMAG,,60,"Tales of the Neon Sea at its core is a really exciting and interesting adventure with strong characters and a complicated storyline that, by the third act, loses its original fuse and degenerates into an incredibly difficult and dull puzzle.",2019-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,b5e5f4fbdd4a40348c3a9a554f076922 5d867fba93765d67787a63c3,GamePitt,Lynn Caramella,96,"I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed Tales of the Neon Sea, it delivered so much more than I was expecting. Not only do you get a good storyline which manages to hook you until the end, but you also get a wide variety of puzzles, investigations, interactions and fun gameplay. Tales of the Neon Sea is an indie game which deserves much more coverage and exposure as it’s such a great game, even though it’s technically incomplete right now. I can easily recommend Tales of the Neon Sea to anyone who enjoys puzzles and appreciates a good story. Even if you’re only somewhat interested in puzzles, please play this wonderful game as it’s one of a kind.",2019-05-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,b5e5f4fbdd4a40348c3a9a554f076922 5d867fba93765d67787a63b3,Geek Culture,,66,"Tales of the Neon Sea is a gorgeous point and click puzzle game that suffers from having too many puzzles, and not enough characterisation and storytelling.",2019-05-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,b5e5f4fbdd4a40348c3a9a554f076922 5d867fba93765d67787a63d0,3DNews,Алексей Лихачев,60,"Tales of the Neon Sea could've been a great cyberpunk tale. But it's full of forgettable characters and pointless puzzles. And on top of that it doesn't even have an ending — you have to wait until fall. Maybe by that point it will become better, after a couple of big updates.",2019-05-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,b5e5f4fbdd4a40348c3a9a554f076922 5d867fba93765d67787a63a8,TechRaptor,,60,"Tales of the Neon Sea is a promising cyberpunk puzzler marred by an underbaked story and a host of small annoyances. Although it boasts engaging puzzles and beautiful visuals, Neon Sea drags and loses its direction as it progresses. It's a game that has potential, but it just can't seem to capitalize on it.",2019-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,b5e5f4fbdd4a40348c3a9a554f076922 5d867fba93765d67787a63d8,IGN Spain,Ángel Almansa,60,"An interesting adventure that draws us to a distopical (an pixelated) future in the veins of classic sci-fi movies like Blade Runner, but it becomes less and less interesting the more you play it.",2019-05-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,b5e5f4fbdd4a40348c3a9a554f076922 5e3e8605a575185e266f2453,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,60,"When Tales of the Neon Sea is tasking you with exploring a crime scene to deduce what occurred or otherwise revealing interesting details about the world and its characters, it’s an easy 8/10 game. When you’re stuck on a puzzle with no narrative justification that’s made up of 6 smaller puzzles, all of which you can interact with but only one of which is solvable at the time, and there’s no direction explaining what the hell your goal is or even where to start? That’s when Tales of the Neon Sea becomes a 5/10 game. Judging by the chapter select screen, these two halves each make up 50% of the game, and yet you’re bound to spend twice as much time with the latter as you do with the former because the infuriating Matryoshka dolls of nesting puzzles are designed to waste your time, and that’s just not okay.",2019-05-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,b5e5f4fbdd4a40348c3a9a554f076922 5d8677af93765d6778772673,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,60,"That being said, Realpolitiks is a really delightful game to have for on-the-go play, on a console that I would never have guessed would end up with something like this on it.",2018-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,36aaf2f1da61473eaaabd1776c4548a7 5d8677af93765d6778772684,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,60,"Realpolitiks really wishes it was something as grand as Europa Universalis, but in reality, it's more akin to the Tropico games or a souped-up Football Manager. You have a lot of systems to manage, but the choices you make within these systems aren't as open as we'd like and you're left spinning countless diplomatic plates without the agency befitting such a seat of power. The end result is a grand strategy game that struggles to find a middle ground between accessibility for newcomers and long-term investment for genre veterans.",2018-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,36aaf2f1da61473eaaabd1776c4548a7 5d8677af93765d6778772676,Everyeye.it,Giovanni Calgaro,65,"In Realpolitiks the player can rule an entire nation: the product is an ambitious 'strategic game', maybe too simple and shallow.",2017-04-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,36aaf2f1da61473eaaabd1776c4548a7 5d8677af93765d6778772679,GuyLogicGaming,Dragan Elijas,,,2017-02-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,36aaf2f1da61473eaaabd1776c4548a7 610a83c3bbe373ec7b0972eb,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,45,"A broken game, without anything good and imbued with a tragicomic approach to international economy and politic.",2017-02-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,36aaf2f1da61473eaaabd1776c4548a7 5d8677af93765d6778772670,Spaziogames,Daniele Spelta,75,"Realpolitiks is a Europa Universalis-like, it's a grand strategy sets in the present and in the near future. It is suitable for everyone, but too easy for more experienced that are looking for a real challenge.",2017-02-11T05:00:00.000Z,True,36aaf2f1da61473eaaabd1776c4548a7 610a83f8bbe373ec7b0972ef,GRYOnline.pl,,60,"Realpolitiks suffers from being designed simultaneously for the PC and mobile devices. It's really hard to create a game that will be successful on both platforms. Jujubee's creation takes inspiration from big, complex strategies and at the same time simplifies the mechanics and the audiovisual side. There will be no success on the PC, perhaps the future mobile edition can do more.",2017-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,36aaf2f1da61473eaaabd1776c4548a7 62bd90760bfe2deada189719,XboxEra,Jesse Norris,75,"House Flipper is really fun and it’s a great addition to Game Pass. It’s an Xbox Play anywhere title and available on both console and PC. The UI works best on the latter but the game is still a hell of a relaxing time on the former. Grab your bucket and mop, start vacuuming up every roach you can see, and you’ll be building the home of your dreams in no time.",2022-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5f1c4983d88e035744c1b8f7,The Digital Fix,Ben Ingham,60,"Despite numerous issues, House Flipper is a slow burn that will frustrate and comfort you, making it a decent game to add to your Switch collection.",2020-07-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5f0fdb43d88e035744c1ad95,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,40,"I don't understand the appeal of cleaning and renovating in a video game, especially when it's as boring as it is in House Flipper.",2020-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5ef6183bd88e035744c189f0,Entertainium,Eduardo Rebouças,,"There’s no drought in the Switch eShop for weird games, and House Flipper certainly fits the bill of being something different to partake in if you ever get tired of trying to burst out of the grim reality of everyday life.",2020-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5ef9df6bd88e035744c18d45,Use a Potion,Daryl Leach,80,"House Flipper is as therapeutically enjoyable to play on the Nintendo Switch as it was on PC, with the console port proving a solid one. Sure, the controls can feel a little awkward in places and there has been an obvious drop in graphical quality, but it still manages to nail the most important aspect of the game: the joy of flipping-houses. There’s no denying that it won’t be for everyone, but those who like the idea of buying houses, doing them up, selling them for a profit and then repeating the process will have HOURS of fun with House Flipper.",2020-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5eeca1abd88e035744c17ffe,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,60,"House Flipper is a simulation game where you purchase and do up houses to sell for profit to do it all over again. It is mindless and monotonous, but there is catharsis in cleaning things up and returning them to some semblance of order.",2020-06-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5eea3d2ed88e035744c17d44,Pure Nintendo,Trevor Gould,85,"While I'll eventually grow bored with this title, it hasn't happened yet, even with 50-plus hours combined between my wife and I playing. I still have perks to unlock and properties to fix and sell. House Flipper is much better than expected and will keep you busy for a long while, even longer once the game is updated.",2020-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5eea3149d88e035744c17d31,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,45,"If it’s any consolation for the House Flipper devs, the Switch version of this game made me want to take a look at the PC version instead. It’s still buggy and unpolished, but I can actually play it without getting mad at the glitchy controls.",2020-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5ee3cfddc28b1c4114c285c8,NintendoWorldReport,Joe Devader,75,"Overall House Flipper is a great game to kill time with, and also the perfect game if you find that you need to be able to shut your brain off and just do something for a little while. It’s not perfect and it is definitely not for everybody, especially if you’re actually in the market for something more exciting, but those who enjoy sitting down to slam out a mundane task should strongly consider this game on Switch. While some of the decisions they made in terms of controls were a bit strange to me, I eventually got used to them and found myself enjoying the process just as much as I did on PC. So get in there and paint those rooms the ugliest colors you can find, and put down a chair for good measure, House Flipper is the place to be if you’re just looking to relax.",2020-06-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5ee25268c28b1c4114c280ef,LadiesGamers.com,Abbi Smith,75,"I wanted to love House Flipper. I’m a huge fan of the building and design aspects of The Sims 4 and was looking forward to playing a game dedicated to such, but the limited options tampered my enthusiasm considerably. While the control scheme does feel bizarre – even after a good 2-3 days of play I was still trying to use A and B instead of ZR and ZL – it does work, and it doesn’t feel too cumbersome despite my fingers not being used to trigger work. The task list bug did wind me up, but was thankfully a relatively easy fix so I’m not too upset. I wanted to love it, but in its current state, I can only say I like it. It was fun, and I’ll be redesigning my early houses for ages to come, but for the price tag, I’d expected more options and variation for replayability – even having the DLCs included would have significantly elevated the game. If you’re a more careful decorator though, you could probably sink a lot of time into House Flipper and feel like you got a bargain.",2020-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5ee233e6c28b1c4114c280ba,GamingTrend,David Flynn,35,"House Flipper is emblematic of why every game doesn't need to be on Switch. Its nauseating performance, terrible controls, and laggy menus combine to make an overall awful experience. The game itself, while relaxing at times, seems to want to waste your time in any way it possibly can.",2020-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5e70d271bdf729557ef44cfc,COGconnected,Rhett Waselenchuk,59,"More so than any other game I’ve reviewed, House Flipper is going to be what you make of it.",2020-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5e620063bdf729557ef42ca7,TheXboxHub,,80,"House Flipper on Xbox One is a wonderful surprise. It does not have the deepest gameplay, but it sucked me right in. It may not be a game I remember for years to come, but it will surely stay installed on my Xbox One so that I have something quiet and calming to play the next time I feel the need to be alone with my existential thoughts.",2020-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5e5ea297bdf729557ef427f4,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,80,"House Flipper makes you feel like Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen as you masterfully change a house into a home. Although there is a lot of repetition and monotony involved with each proceeding task you’re hired to perform, due to you basically doing the same thing over, and over again, the entire experience is surprisingly therapeutic and relaxing. Once you buy your first house, this is where the game truly begins as you’re free to do whatever you want with the tools provided – perfect for people with creative minds. You’ll easily sink upwards of 10-15 hours into the game before you’ve even realised it.",2020-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5d867cc093765d6778793844,Saving Content,Ed Acosta,80,"That’s about it for the game; it’s all a loop. The end goal for most is to buy your own vacant home and fix & furnish the way you like. But even that will begin to wear thin. With that said, there is something inherently relaxing about the whole ordeal. To me, something is soothing about doing menial tasks like cleaning. It must be something to do with there being a definitive start and endpoint. Add in the fact that they throw in a percentage meter letting me know when each room has been 100% cleaned, and it’s Viscera Cleanup Detail all over again for me. House Flipper is the perfect game to play when you need to distress from the day and one that is good to chill with. It may not be the most engaging game, but it sure is one that hit my inner needs.",2019-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,False,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5d867cc093765d6778793886,Impulsegamer,Scott De Lacy,36,"House flipper's formulaic play style is quickly exhausted, leaving you with nothing but the memory of the time you wasted playing it.",2019-06-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5d867cc093765d677879387e,Bazimag,Mahasti Hassas,61,"For people who love simulation games and space design, House Flipper might be an interesting experience. the goal of the game is to create an opportunity for players to use their imagination to design space and make changes inside it. although game's performance in some parts is wonky and can't meet all the expectations of the players, it's still an acceptable game as a distinct and new title.",2018-09-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5d867cc093765d67787937f1,GameSpace,,70,"House Flipper may not be the usual game you would expect, but games, in general, have evolved greatly over the last decade, to say the least. It is a niche title, but it can be a very fun game if you don't mind spending hours remaking houses and decorating them to your heart's content. It's not without its bugs and oddities which the developer is consistently working on, like not being able to build walls on any floors above or below the first floor, but overall House Flipper is a fun game if it's your type of game.",2018-06-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5d867cc093765d67787937dc,GameGrin,Nikholai Koolonavich,90,"House Flipper is one of those titles that you just don't expect to be as good as it is. Seriously, play this videogame.",2018-06-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5d867cc093765d67787937df,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,40,"House Flipper isn’t ready to be placed on the market. For a game that is all about customizing a property, you have far too few options to chose from and there’s a complete lack of cohesion between furniture and colors. House Flipper is appealing enough to tempt in buyers for an open viewing, but a closer inspection reveals the obvious shortcomings. As a buyer, you should either negotiate hard for a discount on the selling price or wait until the quality of the game meets the buyer’s asking price.",2018-06-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5d867cc093765d6778793841,Game Informer,Jeff Marchiafava,60,"Flipping your first few houses is fun, but the game doesn't have the scope or flexibility to stay interesting for long",2018-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5d867cc093765d67787937e2,Destructoid,Jordan Devore,60,"House Flipper manages to scratch a specific itch, but it lacks long-term incentives and just generally feels like a missed opportunity. With more content, polish, interactivity, and customization, this could become a nice sleeper hit. It's serviceable as is, but it won't hold your attention for too long.",2018-06-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,8240e01698ea44b19dba1c53469bc300 5d86794593765d677877d99d,Gamefa,Saeed Aghababaie,80,"I made a big mistake that didn't play ELEX sooner. If you are an action RPG fan, ELEX is one of those games that you must play. With a beautiful big fantasy-sci-fi world full of various mission and activities, tons of RPG elements, upgrades, weapons, characters, important choices and with challenging combat system, ELEX is an absolutely valuable game by Piranha Bytes. Of course it has tons of technical isues and graphical problems like annoying map control or animations, but in the end, good aspects of the game is so many more than its weaknesses and ELEX is a game that i easily recommend it to hardcore action RPG fans.",2019-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794893765d677877dbf2,RPG Site,Bryan Vitale,70,"It feels like a nice refreshing counterpart to some modern rpgs that treat their quest lists more like chores, but as a complete package, it falls disappointingly short.",2018-02-02T05:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794893765d677877dbdf,TheSixthAxis,,70,"ELEX is the very opposite of the accessible games that have revolutionised the open world RPG in recent years. I enjoyed it as a modern looking take on the Gothic series, but newcomers will have to be prepared to fight against the systems through the beginning of the game. This has resulted in the game quickly gaining a cult following who celebrate its obscurity and lack of accessibility. I don't agree with this take and would argue that the best aspects of the game would only be improved by a more polished and refined presentation.",2017-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794893765d677877dbe4,BaziCenter,Kaveh Eskandari,70,"Elex's technical issues prevent it from reaching its full potential. But despite those issues, a great world design and a dark and compelling story make it a worthy addition to every RPG fan's shelves. There's surely lots of fun waiting for you in Malagan.",2017-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794893765d677877dc12,Pardis Game,Sepehr Armani,65,Elex is not a bad game. Even with all of its issues there is still a vast and beautiful world to explore and a handful of interesting quests to do. Also the way that RPG elements have been added to the game is adorable. But to face the truth there are several other RPGs out in the market which are better than Elex in any way possible. though if you are a fan of Piranha Bytes Games you should definitely try this one as well.,2017-11-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794893765d677877dbef,PC Aficionado,Gabriel Cavalcanti,49,"ELEX is a genre-soup developed by Piranha Bytes, the studio responsible for the highly regarded Gothic franchise. Its most curious aspect is how it attempts to put different fiction genres within a single seamless open world, which serves as a gimmick more than anything. It doesn't feel special enough to compete with Skyrim, yet Gothic fans might find enough enjoyment out of its weak plot and poorly written characters.",2017-11-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794593765d677877d9d4,GameCloud,Nick Ballantyne,0,"ELEX is a game that has a great idea but awful execution. While there are moments to roleplay, the progression feels incredibly forced, and combat is a wholly unenjoyable experience. You can’t go and be the Jax you want to be without spending far too long with Viking hippies first, which was enough for me to be put off the game. If you like being one-shotted by inappropriately placed enemies or are really, really, really longing for an RPG that channels old-school design, maybe ELEX is for you. Don’t say I didn’t warn you, though, because the future is always on the horizon, and it’s got better games than this.",2017-11-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794593765d677877d994,Nexus,Andrew Logue,71,"Piranha Bytes sticks to what they know best, providing another distinctly Gothic-like RPG, for better and worse.",2017-11-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794893765d677877dbe7,New Game Network,Tim Reid,78,"There is a fantastic RPG at the core of Elex with some excellent world and quest design, remarkably diverse factions and environments awaiting those who can get past its slow start, clumsy combat and overall lack of fine polish.",2017-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794893765d677877dbec,GameGrin,Nikholai Koolonavich,30,"ELEX is a broken, messy game that might have some interesting ideas deep down but they won't save it. Honestly you are better of avoiding or waiting for the developers to maybe save this title.",2017-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794893765d677877dbea,Niche Gamer,Carl Batchelor,90,I still consider Elex one of the best CRPGs of this decade,2017-11-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794893765d677877dbe1,Readers Gambit,Jonathan Grier,50,"Elex has extremely limited appeal thanks to the horrendous combat and seemingly mindless balancing issues. Even habitual RPG players will be put off by these problems, and that spells doom for almost anyone outside that little niché.",2017-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877dbbf,IGN Italy,Francesco Destri,70,"Elex is a raw diamond full of flaws but with too much value to consider it as an ugly and wrong game. Give it time, be patient and it will capture you.",2017-11-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877dbad,GameOctane,Jason Germino,50,"Elex is a game that may frustrate you the way it did to me. You'll know the game is so much better than it seems when you run into issues. The story is amazing and the gameplay can use some work, but that is fixable. For those gamers that are interested in Elex, I do not want to sway your purchase, it has its high points. You may though, want to wait for a major patch to release to fix some of the minor things and balancing. I personally am hopefully looking forward to the future of Elex. They have a great world, an amazing story, and I hope that this becomes a sleeper hit after a patch to clean up some of the game. RPG fans should keep an eye out for this title.",2017-11-12T05:00:00.000Z,False,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877db98,VGChartz,Chinh Tran,,"ELEX does little to break new ground in the RPG genre. Fortunately, the core aspects that make a solid RPG are done expertly by Piranha Bytes and this results in a world that is worth exploring.",2017-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877dbbc,TheXboxHub,Ethan Palmer,50,"Sadly, for all its premise, Elex has to be one of the most uninspiring RPGs I have experienced in a long time",2017-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,False,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877dba4,SA Gamer,Charles Small,40,"Elex is a game with so many missed opportunities. It could've been good, if only it was better executed.",2017-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,False,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877db9e,Critical Hit,James Lenoir,60,"Elex is far from perfect. It can be a frustrating experience and the horrible combat system could be a deal breaker, but it's undeniably an ambitious title with a promising future.",2017-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877dbaa,PC Gamer,Jonathan Bolding,64,"Inventive in some ways and stagnant in others, Elex will appeal to die-hard RPG fans and few others.",2017-11-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877db9b,SelectButton,Marcus Jones,70,"ELEX is a game that suffers from its lofty ambition. It aims for admittedly high goals that are worth aspiring to, but it seemed to have forgotten some key things along the way. The sheer expanse of the world, rich backstory, and a mind-boggling amount of things to see/do in the game are fantastic, but the game suffers from technical issues, absurdly challenging gameplay at times, and a buffet scenario where you just have too much to choose from. The technical issues alone can be frustrating, but when you combine those with incessant deaths at the hands of minor enemies the game starts to really drive the point home that you should play on easy. Be warned though: you'll still face a hard time.",2017-11-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794593765d677877d975,SomHráč.sk,Adam Hambálek,85,"ELEX follows in footsteps of the previous Piranha Bytes games. Don't be fooled by the attractive post-apocalyptic and seemingly accessible and open world, this isn't another Horizon Zero Dawn. This is a ruthless old school game that'll give you nothing for free.",2017-11-08T05:00:00.000Z,False,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794593765d677877d9a3,VGProfessional,Luciano Rahal,71,"Poorly designed in term of combat, storyline and mechanics, ELEX is a game that Piranha Bytes should be ashamed of, especially considering their previous RPG legacy with the Risen and Gothic franchise.",2017-11-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877dba7,WellPlayed,Jordan Garcia,40,"Elex is an unfortunate case of an intriguing world ruined by most of game which the world is tied to. With average gameplay, horrid combat, bad voice acting, bad sound design and a myriad of technical issues, Elex does little to encourage players to invest time in its vast landscapes, deep RPG mechanics and interesting ideas.",2017-11-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877dba1,GameZone,Daniel R. Miller,65,"Piranha Bytes has created a legitimately interesting world to explore filled with choices and consequences, though it's technical limitations and budget nature are a hard sell for any gamer who isn't a fan of the Gothic and/or Risen games.",2017-11-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877db62,Push Square,Robert Ramsey,40,"Whether it's that unmistakable Euro-jank charm or its commitment to providing a surprisingly robust role-playing experience, ELEX definitely has something going for it – it's just that most players will likely never make it far enough to find out what that something is. Piranha Byte's latest has ambition, but barely any of it is realised. As far as B-tier games go, this criticism is nothing new, but when so many amazing action RPGs are already available on PS4, you can't be blamed for ignoring this seriously shoddy release.",2017-11-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877db5c,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,70,"You need to be patient and committed to get much out of ELEX, but give it a chance, and there's a soul in there that should grow on anyone who enjoys their RPGs.",2017-11-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877db70,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,35,"ELEX is a game that, despite its promising setting and some good story ideas, fails in every single aspect in delivering a good game. Mechanically and technically speaking, it's a terrible game, making it impossible to enjoy whatever good aspects it might present.",2017-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877db54,PS4Blog.net,,80,"THQ Nordic and Piranha Games had a really ambitious project in ELEX, and one that surprisingly went under the radar for a lot of people after it was announced back in 2015. For me, it's an incredible surprise, and it's definitely a game that's worth playing if you're an open-world or action RPG fan. It may have a few technical issues here and there, but I can't remember a lot of open-world games in recent years that didn't have any, and it's nothing that should prevent you from appreciating the game – plus there's probably a patch on its way. Don't let this one pass you by, since there's a hidden gem in ELEX.",2017-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877db5f,3DNews,Денис Щенников,70,"It is impossible to stay neutral about ELEX. You either love it or hate it. And if you love Gothic series, it will definitely be the first option.",2017-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877db59,Generación Xbox,Jesús Ramón,70,"In Elex we'll find the elements that had made Piranha Bytes great: an enormous world ready to explore, an interesting story and skilfull difficulty. The tecnhical problemas and low graphics can deminsh the experience. Definitly, this is not a game for impatient players.",2017-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877db67,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,50,"Elex is a fascinating attempt to blend the likes of an open world RPG with the ideas that so brilliantly make the Soul’s series combat what it is. Shot down from the sky by one of his own, Jax sets out for revenge with nothing more than a bent pipe in the post meteor struck world of Magalan.",2017-10-27T04:00:00.000Z,False,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877db6d,Cubed3,Ofisil,60,"What we are looking here is one hell of a hardcore, post-apocalyptic, larger-than-life, sandbox RPG gem - a gem that's very rough around the edges, but a gem nonetheless. Unfortunately, it's currently inside the bowels of a large, sluggish, and sickeningly smelly beast: its battle system. Therefore, unless ELEX gets an extremely strong patch treatment, think a lot before a purchase.",2017-10-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877db56,The Digital Fix,Jess Robinson,40,A vast and rich world with a too-thin story and enough bugs to ruin any immersion.,2017-10-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877db16,Cubed3,Gabriel Jones,70,"There are few worlds more exciting to explore than the one in ELEX. Each location is intelligently crafted and filled with valuables items. The factions are clever and have their own nuances, and working for them is beneficial in a number of ways. Growing from a chump that gets knocked down by a slight breeze to the mightiest warrior takes quite a long time, but it's very fulfilling. However, while players can get accustomed to the combat, it never becomes enjoyable. The glitches, minor as they are, still detract from the experience. That being said, it is impossible to imagine an impeccably polished open world RPG. For this game, Piranha Bytes focused entirely on its strengths, and the results are very impressive.",2017-10-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877db07,Geeks Under Grace,Joe Morgan,43,"ELEX has some good ideas that will appeal to fans of Sci Fi and Fantasy. Unfortunately, the game is plagued with issues that hold it back from reaching its potential. There's fun to be had here, but the hurdles to get there are severe.",2017-10-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877db0a,Hardcore Gamer,Chris Shive,60,Elex is an unfortunate case where it appears to be too ambitious for its own good.,2017-10-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877db0d,Cultured Vultures,Jimmy Donnellan,60,"Bizarre and brazen but totally sincere, ELEX is a rough diamond that offers everything a hardcore RPG fan could want in a very rough and ready package. For everyone else, however, it's a total oddity and one that's hard to unequivocally recommend.",2017-10-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877db10,GameSpot,James Swinbanks,40,"Elex is an open-world RPG that aims big, but only manages to shoot itself in the foot.",2017-10-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794793765d677877db04,IGN,T.J. Hafer,49,"The best-case scenario for ELEX is that it'll be worth picking up on sale a year or two from now after it's been heavily patched to fix its rampant bugs and infuriating balance problems. It has enough good ideas that one day it might be talked about as one of those hidden RPG gems that people play and wonder why it wasn't successful at launch. But the frothy mix of joy and frustration that ELEX presents today skews too heavily toward the latter. I wish it well, but I don't think I'll be calling it up for a second date.",2017-10-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d86794693765d677877dafe,Destructoid,Josh Tolentino,70,"All in all, though, the game remains an impressive, if flawed, effort. Toting an interesting setting and some standout design choices, ELEX goes farther than any previous Piranha Bytes game in making the case for sticking with it in pursuit of a certain old-school ideal of RPG gaming, even if it can come at a cost in polish and presentation.",2017-10-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,6b42c7ed7e574e54bdef8e77f71d9333 5d866e5393765d6778739213,AbsoluteXbox,Ash Cohen,52,Pillar is a puzzle game set in a small snowy town where you take control of different personality traits in a series of mini-games. If you enjoy puzzle games you may squeeze a couple of hours out of the game but it just may not be that enjoyable.,2018-09-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866e5293765d67787391b5,Push Square,Alex Stinton,50,"Pillar should be applauded for its hand painted art style and atmospheric soundtrack, though ultimately it doesn't deliver on the promise of its unique setup. While the gameplay ties into various personality traits in some interesting ways, the puzzles are nowhere near challenging enough, allowing you to power through most of what this title has to offer in just a few hours. As a result, unless you have a penchant for unique indie titles, you won't need to take a test to work out that this probably isn't the game for you.",2015-03-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866e5293765d67787391ee,Game Informer,Matt Helgeson,60,A promising concept with muddled execution. It alternates between mystifying allegory and largely irritating gameplay,2015-03-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866e5293765d67787391b2,Hardcore Gamer,Matt Whittaker,40,"Pillar's legacy will define it as an interesting idea, but nothing more. Basing an entire game around Myers-Briggs personality traits is brilliant in theory, but the execution has to match for the end product to be successful.",2015-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866e5293765d67787391ab,Gamestyle,Bradley Marsh,70,"Not for everyone, but Pillar sets out with a goal and achieves them.",2015-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866e5293765d67787391e0,Gamers FTW,Callum Crumlish,65,"Pillar is a fascinating set of mini-games, surrounded in a beautiful package of art and music. However only half of the content is worth playing, with the other half unremarkable or frustrating. Pillar is worth a purchase on sale for the art style and interesting concept.",2015-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866e5293765d67787391dd,PlayStation LifeStyle,Gary Behan,90,"All in all, Pillar is a very good game. It's pretty, charming, original in its execution and its obvious from the get-go that it was designed with a love for video games and a passion to do something different with them. Basing a game around the Myers-Briggs test (a test I had to take in my day job when I first started) and the personality types associated with it was an interesting idea and I think Mr. Hicks should be applauded for his inventive spirit and his want to make something that stands out from the crowd. We need more things like this in the gaming world.",2015-02-24T05:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 5d866e5293765d67787391b0,TheSixthAxis,Aran Suddi,50,"To me Pillar is a game that simply exists, and even then I don't see it having an appeal to a broad audience. I really like the premise that Michael has come up with – wanting to set a game based on personality types – but I don't think that idea is fully explored here. Some of the puzzles are fun while others aren't. I don't want to say that Pillar is a badly put together piece of work, because it isn't, and clearly love went into the project. However, it isn't a fun puzzle game, and feels like a missed opportunity.",2015-02-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,6238fdbc5a0143ccbc8448a8009bcef5 60c663fda0046674aed167bc,Cubed3,,50,"Dark sci-fi Hellpoint sits smack-dab in the centre of soulslikes quality-wise. It's not terrible, but it's far from a good one too. Should you wait for a price drop, and a couple of fixes for its technical issues? Frankly, no. The strong atmosphere and cryptic plot have the capacity to provide the incentive to endure the many flaws and keep on playing, but aggravation and plain 'ol boredom will soon ruin everything. IF still willing to try it out, stay away from the Switch port, as it is the worse one yet.",2021-06-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 607425abcfbed43e46466b9b,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,50,"Souls-like game without satisfaction, which can not resist and can not persuade players.",2021-04-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 6057da5dcfbed43e46464c99,GBAtemp,Christopher Otero,49,"Hellpoint is a decent game with some issues of its own and if I had to give the game itself a score, it would be a 7.5 or so. Unfortunately, this port is rife with bugs and I can't really say I recommend it. If you're interested in playing this title, I'd say check it out on a different system. If you got to play on the Switch, wait for a bugfix. Or not and prepare for Hell.",2021-03-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 6058b937cfbed43e46464d46,Rapid Reviews UK,Rob Lake,50,"The ‘Soulslike’ genre has taken off over the last few years. Ever since Dark Souls brought the notion of challenging and unforgiving gameplay to the masses, more and more titles are attempting to recreate the formula. Hellpoint is the latest to attempt to break into the Soulslike genre. Whilst it’s Xbox One, PC and PlayStation 4 release was in 2020 (check out our review of Hellpoint on the Xbox One), it’s only recently made it’s way to the Nintendo Switch. Developed by Cradle Games, Hellpoint takes the Soulslike genre into the dark depths of space, but can it hear us scream?",2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 603db9ce529d50e69fa0f8e9,NintendoWorldReport,Alex Orona,60,"The bugs, framerate drops, and rare crashes were present, but as of this review the developers have plans to address these issues in future patches. While this is a new addition to the Soulsborne genre, there are far more successful examples out there. Fans of the genre may want to look elsewhere.",2021-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 603d4859529d50e69fa0f893,Serial Gamer Italia,Mattia Fiore,68,"Hellpoint has interesting and original ideas while showing a decidedly (perhaps too much) strong inspiration to all its predecessors, but which, due to a too rough workmanship, is often not very pleasant to play. In this regard, in particular, I report the problem of totally wrong hitboxes which, added to the aforementioned absolutely not indifferent technical problems, often lead the player to frustration. The porting on the Switch could have been a way to remedy this, but the persistence of the problems is certainly not the best way to inaugurate it.",2021-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 603a520f529d50e69fa0f678,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,40,"Hellpoint is a reasonably decent sci-fi/Soulslike effort that sticks closely to FromSoftware's well-worn formula whilst introducing a few neat new tricks and twists of its own. The combat here is solid, the space station setting often spectacular and the narrative as enticingly cryptic as you'd expect from the genre. However, the whole thing suffers massively due to myriad technical issues on Switch. Constant crashes to the console's homescreen, a seriously flaky framerate, long loading times and a pretty huge graphical downgrade result in an experience that's infuriating for all the wrong reasons and one that it's almost impossible to recommend in its current form. Here's hoping Cradle Games has some big patches incoming.",2021-02-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 600e912c0f8974118c938ea6,Enternity.gr,Panagiotis Petropoulos,30,"The game gets very difficult due to its technical problems and in terms of story, it does very little to impress the player.",2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 60abf94657ed0e0490ae2a41,INDIANTVCZ,Jan Kalný,60,"Hellpoint had the potential to be something more than it is. Every prerequisite for a good Dark Souls clone was there and the basic gameplay or combat system feels good enough. Alas, the game doesn't excel at anything and isn't capable to rise from the shadow of its stronger opponents.",2021-01-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5faa9aa9038871749d414857,GamePitt,Kieran Harris,80,"Hellpoint is far from a bad game. In fact, it more than holds its own in the genre and gripped me a lot better than Demon’s Souls (PS3) did when I started playing that. It does the important parts extremely well and despite not being as pretty or as popular as other games out there, it’s a really solid entry. The platforming required adds unnecessary difficulty but the combat, the co-op, story and bosses are all brilliantly implimented. The story is slowly drip-fed, making it not the easiest to follow, but there’s enough there for you to eventually make sense of it – more so than Bloodborne, in my experience anyway. The addition of the timed features in the game is an interesting addition to the genre and one that I think should be used more in the future.",2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f63409df7c1f130627f6c18,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,75,"Hellpoint offers us a light and entertaining soulslike with a sci-fi theme and enemies everywhere. The handling of the character is quite pleasant and the different novelties that are included to give it a distinctive touch take effect. On the other hand, the set design and visual style are not up to par with what would be expected from a game of this type.",2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5fa2bf39fce0972e4e5f9c37,Unboxholics,,10,"Hellpoint brings some new ideas to the souls-like genre but fall short of delivering. Add to that the fact that the experience is almost unplayable due to its technical problems, and you have a game that is hard to recommend.",2020-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f559b57f7c1f130627f5349,Geeks Under Grace,Joe Morgan,60,Hellpoint is a mediocre game with an uninteresting world overshadowed by a slew of superior entries in the genre.,2020-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f505db1f7c1f130627f4841,GameGrin,Christian Wootton,40,"Missed opportunities wrapped up in a vaguely scary hellraiser-esque skin. Avoid it, unless you like frustration.",2020-09-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f6cffc7cc71e361680c83fc,Geek Culture,Marion Frayna,69,"Cradle Games’ attempt at keeping the Souls-like genre alive is a commendable, albeit flawed, one. Its intrinsic weapon system and atmospheric design indicate there is potential for Hellpoint to be a truly awesome carrier of the Souls-like torch, but ultimately falls flat in execution. Still, it’s a great way to scratch your Dark Souls itch, and for a really attractive price.",2020-09-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f4bffa462b431526f8e312d,GameMAG,,60,"Hellpoint is still not a fully polished project, unpleasantly surprising with wonky hitboxes, terrible jumping mechanics and poor attack animations. It can still appeal to fans of Souls-like games, if they have already tried all the hits in this genre and dream of a dark story in the vast expanses of cold and boundless space.",2020-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f400f0262b431526f8e20f8,GameSpace,,60,"Hellpoint is a souls-like action RPG developed by Cradle Games and published by tinyBuild. It is an ambitious title that has incorporated a few great ideas. While the visuals, music, and sound are top-notch, the game does fall short in pacing and combat.",2020-08-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f4fa545f7c1f130627f46c0,GAMES.CH,Joel Kogler,66,Another Indie-title attempting to leave a mark in the souls-like genre. Hellpoint brings in some interesting ideas and at times offers stunning visual design. Imprecise gameplay and frustrating difficulty spikes however mean that this game is better left in space where nobody can hear the screams of frustration.,2020-08-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5fa45d64fce0972e4e5f9fdf,Rapid Reviews UK,Domenic Paolo,50,"Dark Souls has become such a popular and influential series in video games that it inspired its own genre aptly named “soulslike.” Nowadays, these types of games are a dime a dozen, and Hellpoint is the latest game to follow the trend. Developed by Cradle Games and published by the cult favorite tinyBuild, Hellpoint garnered a lot of anticipation from gamers, and the day of its release has finally come.",2020-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f42895062b431526f8e225e,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,57.5,"So overall, Hellpoint has some good ideas and it has a great framework in place. Unfortunately, even with the good ideas and the framework it feels a bit bland as even with the inclusion of being able to jump and it being part of the exploration, the areas held no mystery of threats of death by those that live within them like Bloodborne, Demons or Dark Souls or the The Surge. That said, the devs are still working on this and I’m hopeful that some of these issues get addressed and I would be glad to try it again down the line and also hope for a sequel or new project with the ideas that they’ve put in place here.",2020-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f3abea359864725e2d733ae,Gert Lush Gaming,Jim Smale,100,"Hellpoint makes no bones about it, It’s a Dark Souls game through and through. It is also a very good Dark Souls type game with a really good setting and satisfying combat, it’s hard not to fall in love with it all.",2020-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f3ab1ab59864725e2d7335b,3DNews,Денис Щенников,70,"If you are a Souls fan, you should definitely try Hellpoint. It is clunky at times, but absolutely fun to explore.",2020-08-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f384f5859864725e2d73018,VGChartz,Evan Norris,60,"While it doesn't match up with the best of the sub-genre, due to performance issues and generic designs, it provides enough exploration opportunities, deadly combat scenarios, and mysteries to satisfy hardcore fans.",2020-08-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f368b9559864725e2d72ded,Entertainium,Callum Rakestraw,,As much as I enjoyed most of my time with Hellpoint — it’s a good Souls-like on the whole — the excitement of unfettered exploration alone can only sustain it for so long.,2020-08-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f35471b31b9014139fe2527,SomHráč.sk,Adam Hambálek,60,"Hellpoint didn't venture too far beyond the genre's boundaries, but its gameplay and atmosphere are, at the very least, above average. If you can forgive the lack of invention and repetitive environments, the game can provide you with a decent amount of fun.",2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f35fe9a59864725e2d72d5a,MonsterVine,Jorge Hurtado,60,"Hellpoint is not the best game of the souls-like genre, but it makes a fine job trying to accomplish that task.",2020-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f324df8d88e035744c1f03a,RPGamer,Pascal Tekaia,70,"The end result is a highly entertaining and challenging take on a modern classic, with both innovations and rough edges alike.",2020-08-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f36f9a359864725e2d72e5b,Otaku Gamers UK,Geoffry Wright,80,"Cosmic gods, interdimensional entities and space stations orbiting black holes. Sounds like my kinda sci-fi party, if I spent the night with a ‘kick me’ sign on my back as well.",2020-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f319131d88e035744c1efff,CGMagazine,Zubi Khan,65,Hellpoint borrows the elements found in Fromsoft titles that make a compelling action RPG game but ultimately stumbles due to technical issues and an overall lack of polish.,2020-08-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f34498a31b9014139fe2334,BaziCenter,,55,"All in all, Hellpoint is a mediocre action adventure that could have been a lot better if it hadn't tried to copy the Souls series this much.",2020-08-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f308628d88e035744c1ef17,GamingTrend,Austin Fern,75,"Hellpoint is an interesting entry to the popular Souls-like genre and I think it is one worth playing. I wish it was more clear on the rules of the world and I'm not a fan of fast travel being restricted. Still, the black hole and rewarding exploration make Hellpoint a fun and rewarding game.",2020-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f2dea56d88e035744c1ec3b,Skewed & Reviewed,,90,"All in all, the game is challenging, beautiful, horrifying, exciting, and exhilarating in all the ways players want from a game of this genre.",2020-08-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f2c03f4d88e035744c1e6ae,Cultured Vultures,Emil Gunnarsson,70,Hitching framerates and drab visuals take away from an otherwise decent hack and slash with a terrific atmosphere.,2020-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f2b882ad88e035744c1e667,Twinfinite,Nelia-Sol White,60,"Hellpoint is absolutely a game to try out if you’re a fan of the Souls-like genre and especially Bloodborne. Its stunning aesthetic alone should grab your interest. However, the game unfortunately falls short of being truly amazing due to several unpolished elements.",2020-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f39c50059864725e2d730b0,Sirus Gaming,May Alturas,65,"Overall, I like how the character looks like the Hellraiser and the aesthetic changing when you change armor sets. I love the design locations that screams nightmare in space. I don’t appreciate the sound effects, in the long run, there is not much variety in them. It’s just pure ghoul-vomiting-sounds playing every time. Weapon variety and stat upgrades are okay even though the game doesn’t really tell you much which can be a pain in the ass, not just on the guides but the story as well. It just really fell flat where it should’ve shined brightly – combat mode. I wasn’t confident in its reaction time as it was tedious and frustrating.",2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f2aae04d88e035744c1e470,RPG Site,George Foster,60,"The truth of Hellpoint is that even with all the jank and annoyance, it’s working with a well-known and beloved formula in an interesting setting, with enough tweaks to feel like its own thing.",2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f2a19f8d88e035744c1e29e,PSX Brasil,Paulo Roberto Montanaro,60,"Hellpoint is a good, but not great, action RPG inspired by the soulslike sub-genre with competent but poor sci-fi ambience. If it looks dated and uninspired visually, it has in its combat system – even with some downsides – its appeal. It brings innovative aspects, but it should please only fans of the genre who have their expectations in check.",2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f29ae1ad88e035744c1e1df,Wolf's Gaming Blog,Baden Ronie,40,"Hellpoint is another one of those games that wears its Dark Souls inspirations proudly but doesn’t understand what exactly makes Dark Souls so beloved. It struggles to forge an identity for itself, while also not doing any of the main Souls mechanics as well as other games. It does, however, have a certain rough charm hiding within its bleak sci-fi corridors and behind its many, many hidden doors. If you’re a glutton for smacking evil stuff around and getting lost then Hellpoint might be worth buying after a price drop.",2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f284580d88e035744c1dc54,Seasoned Gaming,Ryan Mcleod,75,"Quebec City based developers, Cradle Games, didn’t hold back showing where the roots and inspiration behind their recent title, Hellpoint, had originated. As someone who has sunk A LOT of hours into the Dark Souls games, I was pretty excited to see what this one had to offer, and if it was worthy enough to be placed among the ranks of this newer ‘genre’.",2020-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 5f2827fad88e035744c1dbdd,Metro GameCentral,,50,"Another ineffectual attempt to transpose the Dark Souls gameplay and atmosphere into a sci-fi setting, although the split-screen mode is an interesting novelty.",2020-08-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e4e9ce2c17649018d45692284dfd890 628fa6e60bfe2deada178a60,PC Gamer,Kerry Brunskill,59,"Unexplored 2 has potential, but right now the adventure's unreliable and storytelling's seriously flawed.",2022-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d8677c293765d6778772dc8,AbsoluteXbox,Ben Ledsham,64,"It was kind of fun to play, but after the amount of times I died, it slowly became repetitive and unfortunately, it didn’t win over my heart.",2019-02-18T05:00:00.000Z,False,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d8677c293765d6778772dd1,Cubed3,Renan Fontes,40,"With gameplay best suited for a mouse and keyboard, a frankly unflattering aesthetic, and truly dreadful presentation, Unexplored: Unlocked Edition comes off mostly unengaging. To put it bluntly, the core gameplay loop simply isn't strong enough to carry a procedurally generated adventure. On top of that, the procedural generation, while fairly extensive and capable of leading to genuinely unique sessions with each playthrough, isn't enough to make up for how lacklustre Unexplored feels overall.",2018-10-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d8677c293765d6778772dce,My Games Lounge,Lawrence Bowyer,,"Unexplored takes the ‘Rogue’ genre and just about utilises it, the game has a dynamic level generation. One that doesn’t really do it any justice as at times the game feels unfair to the player. The experience feels unfinished, poorly implemented with a truckload of bugs. I really wanted to enjoy Unexplored as at its core it’s not a bad game. It just needs a bit of TLC to get it playable.",2018-09-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d8677c293765d6778772d97,The Indie Game Website,Noah Graham,60,"Unexplored truly is challenging to play and to like. For everything it does well, there’s something which gets in the way of it being truly great. However, for those who liked last year’s PC version, the Switch port is the complete bundle featuring the Mithril Run, Ripley Run and The Dark Ritual expansion – if you can get over the technical issues, that is.",2018-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d8677c193765d6778772d5e,Pure Nintendo,Rachel Poli,50,"Unexplored: Unlocked Edition is a pretty fun game. It's a unique twist on a dungeon exploration game. However, there's a lot to learn and the controls aren't always easy making the gameplay frustrating at times.",2018-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d8677c293765d6778772d9c,Cultured Vultures,AJ Irwin,60,"As solid as Unexplored is in its core concept, the performance issues do represent a bit of an issue. Still, it's certainly very much worth your time if you like a good bit of exploration, and especially so if you haven't played a lot of roguelites.",2018-08-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d8677c193765d6778772d41,FNintendo,Sérgio Mota,70,"Unexplorer: Unlocked Edition is a roguelike that intends to bring elements found in epic adventrure and RPG games while being light on plot and other devices in order to make its experience quick, simple and immediate. And it works, as the game features all the right elements commonly featured in other games of its kind and also brings additional content that was previously available on purchase. It also features a rather disappointing multiplayer component, as well as too long loading times and a sub-par sound environment, but the right elements are there.",2018-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d8677c293765d6778772dc7,PS4Blog.net,,75,"I really liked Unexplored: Unlocked Edition. Its minimalist art style was a refreshing choice for the game. Combat was varied and fun as I tried to always stay one step ahead of my enemies to keep them from overwhelming me. If you like the roguelite/roguelike releases, then you're going to have a lot of fun with this one.",2018-08-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d8677c293765d6778772da1,Nindie Spotlight,Justin Nation,55,"While I have no doubts that the right crowd could be attracted to the theoretical endless potential for variation and the unexpected when put up against a long list of very strong roguelikes on the system it’s hard to find enthusiasm for UnExplored. It may not even be the hardest of the bunch so much as it is the most aggravatingly vague, and between the load times and the struggle with simple things like managing your inventory efficiently there was consistent time being lost that never seemed to pay off with compelling play to justify it. Only likely for the most hardcore roguelike fans who are looking for something with a different feel.",2018-08-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d8677c293765d6778772d88,VGChartz,Evan Norris,60,"Fans of dungeon-crawling rogue-likes will most definitely gravitate to this tough top-down trip through the Dungeon of Doom, but others may wish to explore elsewhere.",2018-08-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d8677c193765d6778772d31,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,80,"While its overly simplistic art style isn't going to linger long in the memory, Unexplored's unusual approach to balancing combat and map generation certainly will. There's very little story here to be had, but like any great dungeon crawler, the real adventure is the one you write yourself. With plenty of scope for weaponsmithing and all plenty of permanent perks to unlock to help negate the sting of its permadeath, Unexplored: Unlocked Edition offers danger and delight in equal measure.",2018-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d8677c293765d6778772dcb,Handsome Phantom,Philip Neyman,75,"The world building in Unexplored is extraordinary. While there can be an occasional moment of lag while the game basically builds the world around you, most of the time it is seamless.",2018-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d8677c193765d6778772d37,NintendoWorldReport,David Lloyd,65,"After a few short tries to get a handle on the combat and learning to traverse the dungeon, I began consistently making multi-level runs. The unfortunate part, is that those runs really weren't increasing in enjoyment the further I ventured. With the ever increasing amount of roguelite titles to choose from, I think I would rather just play one with better combat and a better crafted dungeon.",2018-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d8677c193765d6778772d3a,Games Xtreme,Sara Boardman,80,"Unexplored harnesses quite a bit of random generation and really makes it work for it. The dungeons are fresh and new every time, the puzzles shift and keep you on your toes. It's also worth a mention that aside from the main game, you have the option to play weekly and daily dungeons, which if you're a daily monster like I am, is incredibly fun to have at hand. It keeps it new and addicting, something that I think is a must with this type of game.",2017-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 61f7820e9e5c48c548d758f7,NoobFeed,Daav Valentaten,60,"What a bittersweet duality this game has, because when everything clicks, it’s so easy to get completely immersed in adventuring towards the bottom of the dungeons.",2017-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 5d8677c193765d6778772d70,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Adam Smith,,Unexplored is almost certainly going to be one of my favourite games of the year.,2017-02-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 6133e8dfdf187bda92a7f2d5,VGamingNews,Drew Sherratt,65,"While I enjoyed Redout: Space Assault, I can’t proclaim to have loved it; the visuals, soundtrack and voice acting gave me plenty to smile about but there’s a rinse and repeat feel to the levels that make it difficult to describe as ‘must buy’. The game comes across as being a little bipolar, neither fully offering a frantic shoot ‘em up arcade experience or the more fleshed out mechanics of something more substantial. It straddles a strange middle ground that, while enjoyable, sadly does not wholly succeed in either camp.",2021-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 605e0c4ecfbed43e4646572c,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,70,"Its phone-based origin is clear. The big battles are, at first, fun and exciting. But the fourth or fifth time when almost the same scenarios appear it is hard to summon the energy to do it all again. More variety is needed to make this on-tails space combat experience attractive in the long term.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 6048bcb4529d50e69fa103ad,Pure Nintendo,Jemma Casson,50,"Although it tries to shake up the shooter forumal, Redout: Space Assault doesn't fully succeed, with a lack of clear instructions and a control scheme that's not intuitive. Although there's plenty of action, it's not as satisfying as it should be to shoot your way through space.",2021-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 603eadee529d50e69fa0f990,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,85,"Even with the small faults it has, that doesn’t keep Space Assault from being a great time. The action is both familiar and fun, the visuals are pretty great, and at the price of 10 bucks, you can’t really beat it. I had a great time with Redout: Space Assault; it brought back some old fond memories and let me feel like an ace space pilot with some simple controls that anyone can pick up and play. If you’re a fan of Star Fox, this is one that you don’t want to miss.",2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 602da531529d50e69fa0ea16,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,60,"Having enjoying the racing game Redout, I was looking forward to seeing the developer’s take on the space shooting genre. They got some things right, especially the on-rails sections and creating a nice sense of speed, but there’s enough rough edges coupled with a lack of depth that relegates Redout: Space Assault to simply being an average, budget entry into the genre.",2021-02-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 601f384f0f8974118c93a470,GameBlast,Matheus Senna de Oliveira,60,"Evaluating the complete package, Redout: Space Assault is just one more on the market. The game has beautiful visuals and some good ideas, but there are serious problems with elements like the story and the gameplay. In other words, the game is functional and may even be interesting for some players, but it only takes some time to notice the issues.",2021-02-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 601af9ac0f8974118c939ee8,FingerGuns,Toby Andersen,50,"Redout Space Assault feels like two games; an enjoyable arcade shooter on rails, and a free-movement space-sim with no exploration. Glitches, unbalanced difficulty, and a lack of any worthwhile story weigh down what could have been much better.",2021-02-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 601ac9b70f8974118c939eca,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,60,"Redout: Space Assault isn't a bad game by any means, it just isn't an exceptional one either. This is a bargain bin game, the kind of thing that's worth a few hours of your time after you've picked it up on a deep sale. Intense shooting action and outstanding visuals languish in the shadow of repetitive design and generally shallow gameplay, making for an experience that's just pretty good once all is said and done, but hardly something that's going to top genre lists at the close of 2021. If you like Star Fox and are simply desperate for something to fill that void, this may be a good buy right away. Otherwise, wait it out and maybe play this one a while down the road.",2021-02-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 601aa0c50f8974118c939eaf,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,60,"Most players will probably blast through Redout: Space Assault in just a few hours. It’s a game that doesn’t try to do anything special, but it provides enough entertainment, particularly if you enjoy some arcade-style space-shooting action. And for less than a tenner, that’s fair enough.",2021-02-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 60197a440f8974118c939da9,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,60,"For a game that was clearly inspired by Star Fox, I was saddened to find that it was devoid of the charm that made those games so great.",2021-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 6018411a0f8974118c939c1f,PlayStation Universe,Alan Strawbridge,35,"Don't be fooled by the impressive visuals. This dated and deeply unsatisfying arcade shooter manages to make space combat feel flimsy, boring and anything but immersive. Perhaps on a mobile phone, its limitations can be overlooked but on a console it's not worth bothering with.",2021-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 601828140f8974118c939c02,The Games Machine,Paolo Besser,78,"Redout: Space Assault is an aestetically brilliant rail shooter, with a casual-gamer oriented gameplay but a lot of sci-fi appeal. Pleasant graphics, good sountrack and low price.",2021-02-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 603bbe9d529d50e69fa0f728,Serial Gamer Italia,Alessandro Carpignano,69,"In its primary aspects, the game lacks a backbone, which translates into a scarcity of true action and adrenaline, especially in situations where one would expect them such as bossfights and competitions which are portrayed minimally. This makes the game feel repetitive, being sometimes enjoyable but without any of the exciting peaks that one would expect to feel from the Redout races.",2021-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 60168fe10f8974118c939a81,MondoXbox,Győző Baki,75,"RedOut: Space Assault reminds of classic on-rails shooters like Star Fox 64 and Rez, adding much more content and a satisfying spaceship development mechanic. It might not be as memorable as those classics, but it's definitely a suggested get for lovers of the genre.",2021-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 6015b9300f8974118c939969,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,60,It may offer solid space combat but Redout: Space Assault's lack of ambition to try anything new holds it back from being special.,2021-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 6014f43b0f8974118c939900,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,40,"There’s fun to be had, but you have to dig really deep to find it. When the game is working, blasting through these levels in just a couple of minutes is the perfect time to be in a level, without it feeling like a waste of time. It’s a shame then that it’s good moments are overshadowed by so many of its flaws. Redout: Space Assault had the potential to be as exciting as refreshing as 34BigThings did with the original Redout, but instead has shallow gameplay, lackluster visuals, and is riddled with bugs from small to big that showcase that it wasn’t ready for the transition to more powerful systems.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 60145ebd0f8974118c9398bd,DualShockers,Kris Cornelisse,40,Redout: Space Assault dabbles in numerous space shooter concepts but doesn't strike a chord with any of them.,2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 60141a3e0f8974118c939836,NintendoWorldReport,John Rairdin,75,"Racing pirates through the canyons of asteroids, or getting a multi-lock on a huge swarm of enemies as you dodge incoming fire is just as exciting as it should be. Redout: Space Assault gets very close to being something truly special. I would say I look forward to seeing them nail it with the next entry, but based on the series thus far, Redout 3 is likely to be a puzzle game or maybe a first-person shooter.",2021-01-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 601b3e420f8974118c939f26,GameCrate,Justin Woo,60,"Redout: Space Assault is a reminder that I should fire up Star Wars: Squadrons again. While it's visually appealing given its discount price, it fails to deliver fun and engaging mechanics. If you want an indie and don't dig on Star Wars, there's House of the Dying Sun, an excellent indie that's over four years old and retails for $20. Even in a genre as niche as the space shooter, there are better options available.",2021-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 601161cd0f8974118c93933c,TheSixthAxis,Dominic Leighton,60,"If you're a fan of on-rails shooters, Redout: Space Assault is an enjoyable, if limited, addition to the genre.",2021-01-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 60136cef0f8974118c9397a7,PC Invasion,Blake Grundman,60,"While there is plenty to like about Redout: Space Assault, it just doesn't do enough to distinguish itself from the iOS outing. Mechanics issues, not to mention sporadic difficulty spikes, plague the progression through the campaign and rob players of what could've otherwise been a memorable experience. Buckle up, because it's coming in for an extremely bumpy landing.",2021-01-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 6014546a0f8974118c93989a,KeenGamer,Geoff Girardin,80,"Italian developer 34BigThings is shifting gears a bit with Redout: Space Assault. A prequel to 2016's spaceship racing game, we're now being treated to a (heavily) Star Fox-inspired experience. Strap in as a young pilot, fight the resistance, and blow your ship up a lot.",2021-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 601183f50f8974118c93945a,Screen Rant,Cody Peterson,40,A pretty but repetitive space shooter.,2021-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 600ec1ff0f8974118c938ed7,Hardcore Gamer,Jason Bohn,50,"In no way, shape or form could Redout: Space Assault be considered required playing.",2021-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 600b689f0f8974118c938d1a,IGN Italy,Stefano Castelli,65,A competent (mostly) rail-shooter with nice graphics and very simple gameplay.,2021-01-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,c80f3458006f4fb69f63698002e63ffe 5d866f3e93765d6778740294,PS3Blog.net,,80,"Despite the game's shortcomings and flaws, it's not a bad game. It could use some more work here and there to improve some minor issues, but Lifeless Planet is what it is. This can be a short game to complete depending on how you fast you want to get through it, with a minimum game time of roughly four to five hours.",2018-10-29T04:00:00.000Z,False,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f3e93765d67787402c5,Pure Nintendo,Heath Shusterman-Zimmerman,80,"Despite the lack of more expansive exploration and getting stuck in walls, Lifeless Planet was great fun. The story was very strong and the soundtrack and background music really set the tone for it over all. If you haven't played Lifeless Planet in the past it is certainly worth your time.",2018-10-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f3e93765d67787402a4,Nintendo Insider,Darren Palma,40,"Lifeless Planet: Premiere Edition may very well gain a few new fans based solely on its narrative. Unfortunately, the tedious ordeal of having to traipse around the planet for half a dozen hours like a clumsy jelly baby just doesn’t make the plot strong enough to be worth the hassle. While it may not sound like it, I do appreciate the hard work and effort it takes to independently craft an environment of such scale. However, it really doesn’t excuse the fact that this is an incredibly poorly made game, regardless of how interesting its premise may be.",2018-09-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f3f93765d6778740316,Nintendojo,Andy Hoover,75,"So, for those interested in a no-frills, story driven sci-fi adventure that doesn't overstay its welcome, Lifeless Planet is well worth a closer look.",2018-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5ef64064d88e035744c18aaf,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,65,"Lifeless Planet comes to Switch four years later with the same proposal, a proposal that can catch you or leave you mildly indifferent. Trying to cover several things, and it does not quite do it well, but at some point it succeeds, and together with a typical but effective mystery plot, it may have you glued to the screen for the five hours that the game can last, because the exploration is not awarded, and the development is more linear than it seems. However if this does not stop us and we know how to see its virtues, the game will be enjoyable.",2018-09-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f3f93765d6778740345,NintendoWorldReport,Casey Gibson,50,"Unfortunately, doing so often feels more like a chore than a joy. The platforming here feels ancient The planet itself, while absolutely capturing the essence of it decaying, comes off as uninteresting to explore. Add in some monotonous puzzles, and what you're left with is a rather forgettable experience.",2018-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f3e93765d677874028c,Nintendo Enthusiast,,55,"The question is whether that is enough for you to invest here. Otherwise, platformer fans should look elsewhere to satiate their genre needs.",2018-08-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f3e93765d67787402b9,Nintendo Life,Dom Reseigh-Lincoln,50,"While its crude looks and disparate gameplay elements can make for a spartan experience, there's still something bizarrely compelling about Lifeless Planet: Premiere Edition. There's nothing particularly remarkable about its occasional platforming and simple environmental puzzle solving - and its story never truly offers the payoff its mysteries set in place - but you'll still enjoy the short time you spend with it. An ambitious little curio, even four years after its original release, but one that sets its sights a little too high for its own good.",2018-08-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f3e93765d6778740285,PS3Blog.net,,81,"My time with the game for my Lifeless Planet: Premiere Edition was very entertaining. I kept playing the game in short bursts of 20-30 minutes at a time, searching around each new location to try and find some mineral samples that could bring me closer to unlocking a new trophy or two. The platforming mechanics were also fun during most of the time… except for the one time I jumped up a hill and ended up going through the ground, plummeting to my death as the game glitched. Certainly not a deal-breaker, but something I did want to mention.",2016-10-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4393765d677874043c,Pardis Game,Kasra Karimi Asl,55,"Even with all problems we mentioned, Lifeless Planet is a great achievement for its one-person-team, which, despite its technical problems and being monotony, should not be missed by the fans of the science fiction genre.",2016-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f3e93765d6778740287,PS4Blog.net,,90,"It was great to play Lifeless Planet: Premier Edition on PlayStation 4. The graphic upgrades for this version and optimization here and there make it the definitive version, and who doesn't like an indie release with a full trophy count? I definitely had fun writing this Lifeless Planet: Premier Edition review, and I hope you try out this game soon!",2016-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4093765d67787403b8,COGconnected,Doug Mercer,70,The expansive vistas of the alien world in Lifeless Planet add to the loneliness and the emptiness of being the sole living being on an entire planet (sort of).,2016-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4393765d677874044e,Video Chums,Stephen Palmer,63,"Although Lifeless Planet has its fair share of faults, it's not a bad game.",2016-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4093765d67787403a3,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,75,If you're looking for a enjoyable exploration game on a distant planet then you may want to check this one out. The story is very interesting and the planet is fun to explore even if the controls don't always do what you want them to. However the price tag is kind of high for something you can finish in a few hours and if you want something with more action than you better avoid this as action is not what Lifeless Planet: Premier Edition is about. If none of that bothers you than by all means come explore this Lifeless Planet.,2016-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4393765d677874044b,Gamer Professionals,Jordan Aslett,70,"While Lifeless Planet it lacking in gameplay and uniqueness, the story it showcases is worth the time to discover.",2016-07-31T04:00:00.000Z,False,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4293765d6778740436,PlayStation Universe,Garri Bagdasarov,70,Lifeless Planet's stark simplicity belies its heartfelt message. Its environmental blandness countered by a compelling story,2016-07-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4393765d6778740440,GameSpew,Sean Mesler,50,[Lifeless Planet] ultimately feels padded out and by the end of the game I couldn't wait for it to be over,2016-07-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4093765d67787403bb,Victory Point,Tyler Treese,40,"Lifeless Planet: Premier Edition doesn't fix its issues on PlayStation 4, and instead adds new ones.",2016-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4193765d6778740413,USgamer,Jaz Rignall,70,"Lifeless Planet is an interesting mash-up of genres, blending a walking simulator and platform-puzzling with a mysterious and quite gripping premise. Its slow pace mightn't be for everyone, but if you enjoy action adventures, are partial to tricky third-person platforming, and like classic sci-fi yarns, it's worth checking out.",2016-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4293765d6778740429,Hardcore Gamer,Chris Shive,70,Lifeless Planet is all about exploration and atmosphere (groan).,2016-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4093765d67787403b5,PlayStation LifeStyle,Paulmichael Contreras,65,"With No Man's Sky looming on the horizon, all other sci-fi games are about to lose a lot of relevancy. Lifeless Planet released at a time when the game has the biggest chance to make a name for itself. It's just a shame the end result feels more like a prototype than a fully fleshed-out game. There is fun to be had, however, and if you'd like to support an indie developer and are in the mood for a short sci-fi story you can finish in a sitting or two, then give Lifeless Planet a try.",2016-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4093765d67787403c7,COGconnected,John Elliott,65,"I found that I enjoyed Lifeless Planet quite a bit after I spent a time with it and got past the frustrating aspects of the game. This title is 100% made for the 'niche-gamer' and won't appeal to a broader audience. This is evident with the level design frustrations early on, which will no doubt scare away some gamers from even playing past a certain point. Get past some of the rough patches though and there is some good to be found in this title, especially when it comes to the story driven narrative that takes you through this grand adventure.",2015-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4093765d67787403ca,God is a Geek,Jonny Lewis,45,"Over ambition has killed what is a great premise for a story driven 3rd person game, regardless of it's humble beginnings.",2015-05-22T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4193765d67787403fb,GameCrate,Robert Workman,53,"Lifeless Planet could've been so much more had key decisions been made with less limited breathing, more intricate puzzles, environmental expansion and better gameplay. Instead, it feels more like a second rate space adventure rather than the equivalent of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Oh, what could've been in the stars.",2015-05-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4193765d6778740401,VideoGamer,Tom Orry,50,"Lifeless Planet delivers a brief adventure just about worth taking, but it doesn't offer enough technically or say enough thematically, despite the odd flourish on both counts.",2015-05-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4293765d6778740434,Geeks Under Grace,,60,Lifeless Planet makes a great attempt to bring an original concept to life but fails to deliver in key areas.,2015-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4193765d677874040d,We Got This Covered,Eric Hall,40,The intriguing world of Lifeless Planet can't quite make up for the shoddy gameplay and frustrating glitches that accompany it.,2015-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4193765d6778740407,Pure Xbox,Tyler Treese,60,"Lifeless Planet isn't a bad game, far from it, in fact, but it seems to slightly miss the mark in everything it tries to do. Whether this was due to the title being overly ambitious, or just needing a little more time to bake in the oven, we'll never know. That being said, the game offers a lot of memorable moments throughout its several hour journey. Even if it may be flawed, Lifeless Planet is a game that wanted to do something different and that desire should be celebrated.",2015-05-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4093765d67787403b2,ZTGD,Justin Celani,85,"Lifeless Planet is an absolute gem. While there might not be much reason to replay the game other than to re-experience the adventure, it's one experience I won't soon forget.",2015-05-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4193765d6778740410,Game Rant,Boston Blake,50,"'Lifeless Planet' seems to have the necessary ingredients for a successful indie exploration and discovery game, but ultimately falls short of its potential.",2015-05-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4093765d67787403c1,ACG,Jeremy Penter,75,,2014-07-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4093765d67787403cd,Eurogamer,Christian Donlan,70,Lifeless Planet is bold and memorable and oddly sweet in the earnestness of its message and its preoccupations. It's a truly efficient payload. Fire it up and be transported.,2014-07-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4193765d677874040a,Game Informer,Kyle Hilliard,73,"Some technical limitations hold Lifeless Planet back from being a completely immersive adventure, but ultimately the experience is memorable",2014-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4193765d67787403dc,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Ben Barrett,0,"Every tone it attempts is struck with confidence and talent, from creeping horror to outright terror to reflective serenity. Give it a moment and you'll be stuck with it until you're finished.",2014-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4193765d67787403fe,Softpedia,Radu Haulica,60,"Lifeless Planet seems to have a ton of potential beneath its lackluster surface, always seeming like a better game is lurking in there, just beyond your grasp.",2014-06-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4093765d67787403be,Kill Screen,Owen Faraday,34,"The great pity is that Lifeless Planet is not entirely without merit—Board has a good eye and ear for aesthetics. He'll make you trudge through a Mars-like landscape for five minutes and then have you turn a corner to find a 1970s-era Brutalist Soviet apartment block. Board loves this Duchamp readymade approach to level decoration, where mundane objects become striking by being dropped into an alien context. The Rich Douglas-composed soundtrack is majestic and mysterious, and Board uses it sparingly to preserve its power to move you. It is genuinely impressive to arrive at a Lifeless Planet vista, received by a stirring musical crescendo. It's a place that deserves a more compelling reason for you to visit it.",2014-06-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 5d866f4193765d6778740404,PC Gamer,Andy Chalk,60,"The previews looked fantastic, but the final release of Lifeless Planet fails to build that potential into a worthy game.",2014-06-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,8891a362aacf45e68b618eced3b4ba00 60e674455b88e0050c5825cf,Cat with Monocle,Seth Hay,70,"Override 2: Super Mech League shows that a mech-fighting game can be fun and look good. However, the lack of options and the constant camera battles limit long-term replayability. Still, even for a short time, live those mecha glory days!",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 606b069bcfbed43e464662be,Rapid Reviews UK,Dan Laframboise,60,"Override 2: Super Mech League is a pretty straightforward mech fighting game where players can play offline against A.I. bots or attempt their luck by going online, head-to-head (to-head-to-head). Right off the bat, it’s unfortunate because it’s a missed shot at creating an interesting story mode with a protagonist fighting their way up the ranks of the Mech Leagues. While it’s been done with other licenses, I don’t believe it would’ve hurt if Modus had created a story mode with their own touch. Anyway, with this out of the way, let’s get to the meat of it.",2021-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 605361b1cfbed43e4646493c,ZTGD,Anthony Mann,50,"I said Override 1 was great and I still think it is. There was a real charm to it despite not being the most polished experience; I had just wished that there was more single player content. I also assumed that maybe some licensed content would bring in a crowd but clearly, I was wrong as Ultraman DLC seemingly failed to bring people in. I’m really disappointed, as the mech design is just so good but this game is so boring. I think Override 2 killed all the goodwill I had from the first game; I really don’t care to try out a half-baked single player game attached to a dead multiplayer game again. It works fine and that’s the best I can say about this game.",2021-03-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 610474be2ebe5eae4098e1a5,GameOctane,,0,Don't even contemplate it for a second. This game is not ready.,2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 603d854b529d50e69fa0f8d2,NintendoWorldReport,John Rairdin,55,"As a game viewed independently from platform, Override 2 is a functional if not exceptional arena fighter that is brimming with charm and strong visual design. As a Switch game, it has a few too many rough edges to strongly recommend. It isn't downright bad; this version just doesn't carry with it any of Override 2's strengths, leaving you with an ugly arena fighter that struggles to find originality or unique mechanics.",2021-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 601970f00f8974118c939d9d,SECTOR.sk,Samuel Vilček,45,"3D fighting game with steel fighters, but without players. Not very enjoyable.",2021-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 600eb97c0f8974118c938ec6,COGconnected,Tony Bae,52,"Simply put, Override 2: Super Mech League would have benefited from having more content. It feels rushed, and I cannot help but think the developers were forced into meeting a release deadline. Granted, what we do have is a smooth, and functioning game; but it’s a half-finished one that doesn’t have much of a player base, at all. Modus Games dropped the ball here and I have a hard time recommending Override 2: Super Mech League to anyone.",2021-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 600d68d00f8974118c938e58,VGChartz,Daniel Parker,50,Override 2 leans so much into the realm of simplicity that it doesn't allow the player to really explore and have fun with its fighting system.,2021-01-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 601403f80f8974118c939813,Darkstation,,40,"There isn’t much positive to say about OverRide 2: Super Mech League. Although the game provides a diverse cast of characters, it also provides a mostly online centric experience while lacking a playerbase to make it work. The graphics look relatively nice running on the Xbox Series X, however, the gameplay is extremely clunky and unrefined, especially when it comes to the awkward trigger-centric control scheme. The campaign is relatively non-existent and mostly serves as a tutorial to teach players important game mechanics. All-in-all, OverRide 2: Super Mech League is a disappointing brawler experience.",2021-01-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 6006a6190f8974118c9386a2,Movies Games and Tech,Brendan Dick,35,"Override 2: Super Mech League is currently wasted potential incarnate. It looks good, and it has all the aesthetic bells and whistles one could ask for, but the heart of the game is lacking. The mechanics are stiff, clunky, and all too exploitable. The levels are unimaginative and feel even more unusual when compared to the wonderful character design. As it is, the game looks great, but is a glorified button masher that is in desperate need of innovation.",2021-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 600607990f8974118c938660,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,70,"Override 2 is a different beast compared to the original. It’s easier to grasp, much faster paced and far more dynamic. Fans of the first game might not gel with these changes which make it more akin to a traditional fighting game. Despite the tweaks and a lack of game modes, this game manages to bombastically portray destructive kaiju battles in a very satisfying way.",2021-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 600193e10f8974118c93842f,GameBlast,Alexandre Galvão,65,"Override 2: Super Mech League gets it right on bringing a generous amount of robots with different styles, colors and sizes to choose from. Also positive is the option for game sessions with friends at home - or even online if you agree to buy the game together. However, on consoles, performance is a point that gets in the way of the experience. It is better to choose a PC with a good configuration or even one of the new generation consoles. If your vibe is to play solo, get ready for a lot of repetition and slow progress towards accumulating pennies and unlocking irrelevant little things.",2021-01-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5fff0f060f8974118c9382ad,Nintendo Blast,Eduardo Comerlato,70,"The Brazilian game Override 2: Super Mech League has interesting proposals, such as unique fighting modes and varied characters. Unfortunately, much of this content is hindered by poor performance on Switch- this version is full of command lag and graphical glitches. This does not mean that you will not have fun moments in the title, as there are many cool points, like the opportunity to control a gigantic fighter Mecha. Just don't get too excited about the idea, as much of that greatness can be affected by the frustrating performance.",2021-01-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 6259f224008489e208d82dc7,ComicBook.com,Nick Valdez,70,"Override 2: Super Mech League truly flourishes when four friends can play together at the same time. It would be even better in the same room, but unfortunately, that's impossible for the time being. The online matchmaking holds up well through this setup, however, and you can definitely feel the hours melting away when you really get into the groove of things. It's just fun to beat up giant robots!",2021-01-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5ffd62930f8974118c938089,Chicas Gamers,Adrián de Francisco,,"In Override 2: Super Mech League we find a very entertaining game of mecha fighting, which despite not having many playable options, knows how to give variety with more than 20 robots totally different from each other and with an online mode that with friends is a lot best. Ideal game for fans of aesthetics or fighting games who want to try something far (but not much) from Tekken or Street Fighter",2021-01-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5ffcc9c50f8974118c93805b,PlayStation Universe,Joe Apsey,50,"Override 2: Super Mech League is a playable game, but almost all of its parts feel poorly thought out or are lacklustre to play. The gameplay is repetitive and uninspired and the few technical issues and lack of players mean you will just be fighting bots the entire time. Ultimately, this experience really isn't worth a look.",2021-01-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5ffa27940f8974118c937f4e,GameGrin,Adam Kerr,55,"Great mech design and accessibility cannot save Override 2: Super Mech League from it's weightless, lifeless gameplay. The maps often come across as too small, leading to cluttered fights that really affect the games flow.",2021-01-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5ff7d26f0f8974118c937ec1,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,60,"The lack of human players to battle online is an even bigger issue. The game needed to have cross-platform play between most if not all its launch platforms to maintain a community. It might also have been better to launch the game as free-to-play with a smaller roster and to then deliver paid extra options, once a group of players became fans. Maybe a future title in the series can focus on creating a community first, to make the mech fighting concept the successful brawler it can be.",2021-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5ff4b7a10f8974118c937c39,PC Gamer,Luke Kemp,55,"Perhaps an online community would provide a spark, but as it is, it's pretty rusty.",2021-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5ff4af1b0f8974118c937c36,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,60,"Sometimes, aiming for a wider audience isn’t the right solution. Override 2 isn’t better than its predecessor at all. Its gameplay is much simpler and less appealing, its visuals are far from impressive for a PS5 title, and it’s still very underwhelming if you decide to play it on your own.",2021-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5ff48e6f0f8974118c937c1d,Daily Star,Tom Hutchison,40,If you’re looking for a 3D-looking Smash Brothers-style fighting game that’s simply not as good as that Nintendo classic then try this.,2021-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5ff471360f8974118c937c06,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,60,"Available on pretty much all formats including next-gen consoles at a budget price, there’s lots to like about Override 2: Super Mech League. The core of it is basic but solid. Ultimately, though, it’s let down by League mode which becomes a repetitive slog way too quickly. It’s also disappointing that you can’t easily party up with friends in any mode other than Versus, where you’re stuck fighting against each other or the CPU. If you find solace in repetition, or have a group of friends that regularly get together and would enjoy some mech-based mayhem, definitely consider picking it up. Otherwise, you might want to give it a miss and see if it’s improved further down the line.",2021-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5ff3f4c70f8974118c937be7,Gaming Nexus,Eric Hauter,74,"Override 2: Super Mech League is a great local and online multiplayer 3D brawler. With a ton of moves, a huge roster of cool and unique characters, and flashy special effects, Override 2 offers hours of fun. Go into the game with the knowledge that the online implementation is somewhat limited, with no cross-platform or cross-generation play. But when battling friends at home or online, Override 3 can't be beat.",2021-01-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5ff38ca90f8974118c937bbf,GameSkinny,Jason D'Aprile,70,Override 2: Super Mech League offers intense giant-robot battles and a few headaches along the way.,2021-01-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5ff3333f0f8974118c937b8e,TheSixthAxis,Adrian Burrows,50,"Override 2: Super Mech League really should have been a fun and accessible party brawler. It certainly had the basics covered with accessible controls and a vibrant roster of characters on offer. Unfortunately an ineffective 3rd person camera, non-existent online matchmaking, weak league mode and a stifling lack of variety to its gameplay marks Override 2 a long way short of being the Mechtacular fighter we all wanted it to be. More 'Meh'tacular then.",2021-01-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5ff301070f8974118c937b60,GamingBolt,Matt Bianucci,60,"Override 2: Super Mech League has many of the pieces that would make it work as a full package, but when the oversized mechs actually go to battle, it becomes a shallow, unrewarding shell of its potential.",2021-01-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5fec447d0f8974118c937838,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,65,"The sequel to Override offers us a greater number of mechs, settings and game modes, but changes its gameplay to make it more arcade and accessible compared to the slower and more tactical gameplay of the first installment, which may be a disappointment for some. The game modes are insufficient and more could have been added, but the League mode is especially entertaining and will give us a good amount of hours.",2020-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 603bbdc0529d50e69fa0f725,Serial Gamer Italia,Mattia Fiore,69,"For how Override 2: Super Mech League was conceived, it should have been a fairly long-lived multiplayer title, a goal that already falters in its first week and not a little. The almost total absence of variety, of an object and, worse still, of fun (since most of the time you are against slightly incapable bots) make it a wasted opportunity, even for those like me who appreciate unconditionally all about mecha. I don't know how much margin for improvement this project can have, but I have some hope in that.",2020-12-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 6006eb0f0f8974118c9387e8,Screen Rant,Alex Santa Maria,,A campaign cannot survive on dialogue alone.,2020-12-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5feb84110f8974118c9377ff,DualShockers,Cam Olmedo,65,"Override 2: Super Mech League can be a lot of fun at its best as a mech brawler, but is ultimately pretty light on content and depth as far as its characters and combat.",2020-12-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5feb75a00f8974118c9377bd,GamingTrend,Elisha Deogracias,80,"Override 2’s combat is drastically changed from its predecessor, acting more like a fast-paced 3D arena beat-em-up than a slower mech fighting game.",2020-12-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5feb54530f8974118c93776e,TechRaptor,Cody Peterson,65,"Override 2: Super Mech League has very unique mechanics and fun combat, but needs to be rebalanced to be more competitive.",2020-12-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5fe9b6f28add7352830ff877,IGN Spain,Álex Pareja,60,Override 2: Super Mech League is fun on a multiplayer level and we'll really enjoy it with friends. Correct and enjoyable if you manage to get into its competition dynamics but with several errors that keep it from the best fighting games.,2020-12-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5fe9ab788add7352830ff871,IGN Italy,Angelo Bianco,70,"Despite some changes from the previous chapter, Override 2: Super Mech League is a decent fighting game that can count on a larger roster of robots and a gameplay suitable for everyone.",2020-12-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5fee2eb00f8974118c937a27,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,75,"Override 2 has a lot to offer prospective players. From its satisfying, enjoyable combat to its varied, colorful stages and mode options, the game has everything it needs. Except for people playing it.",2020-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 5fe382aa8add7352830ff4e4,Hobby Consolas,David Martinez,65,"Override 2 shows great character design in its twenty (plus Ultraman as a DLC) giant robots, and the combat system is simple, yet fun. But the game has some technical flaws and the enemy A.I. is poor.",2020-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,e9e719ddd1964f1ea37d4b6a4b9b2d36 61629f1df8f7e349038848ce,Cubed3,Josh Di Falco,60,"Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 is an over-the-top playground for those who love all things monster trucks. In addition to the comical trucks that many will recognise from the real-life Monster Jam events, Rainbow Studio has also done a fabulous job of creating the worlds that are inspired by the various teams. There's the well-designed Mutt-map that best reflects the comical sights of the Mutt vehicles, to the haunted Graveyard that left a lot to be desired from a racing perspective. As is the case with monster trucks, there are a few bumps and hits that can often mar the experience and put a dampener on things - but for the most part, this title is a few hours of fun for the monster truck enthusiasts who just want to escape into this virtual playground of destructive carnage and mayhem!",2021-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 60fecd538023276a87e5c144,Rapid Reviews UK,Dan Laframboise,80,"Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 is the 9th game in the Monster Jam gaming series which first began in 2002 and was released for Game Boy Advance, PS2, Gamecube, and Xbox. This game is the sequel to the 2019 Monster Jam Steel Titans. The Monster Jam series is a gaming series based on live monster truck events where the main attraction is monster truck racing and freestyle events. Over the years, the series has changed developers and publishers a few times; from Ubisoft to Activision, Game Mill Entertainment, and now today into the hands of THQ Nordic. How does new entry fare? Does it get first or last place? Let’s find out!",2021-07-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 6079fc3379a3a34d882b1e7c,GameGrin,Alana Dunitz,60,"Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 is an alright game, but lack of customisation options and a lot of repetitive animations, music and levels make it get boring very quick. It doesn't make you want to come back for more.",2021-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 60784761cfbed43e4646703a,Impulsegamer,Andrew Holmes,30,"I think the main problem with Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 as a whole, is it doesn't know what it wants to be. It gets stuck somewhere in between wanting to be an arcade style racer, and a Monster Truck Sim, and because of this, it fails in both categories, and leaves no one happy. Skip this one.",2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 605e37e0cfbed43e46465759,BaziCenter,,65,Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 could have been a better game if the developers spent more time and resources on its visuals; but it can still entertain the fans of the monster trucks.,2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 605caba9cfbed43e4646555e,ZTGD,Ken McKown,55,"Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 is yet another game in the genre that will be forgotten. Rainbow Studios has been one of the most prolific in mud-based racing games for a long time. They have crafted some of the best off-road endeavors I have ever played. This is sadly not one of them. It feels like a second thought as far as execution goes. Like they had a license and a chance to make a sequel and just pumped it out with little fanfare. I wanted to love it, but sadly it will be relegated to just a memory in a few weeks’ time.",2021-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 60520cb4cfbed43e4646465a,Saving Content,Ed Acosta,60,"Rainbow Studios has been known for some high-profile off-road titles in the past, Motocross Madness and ATV Off-Road Fury, to name drop a few, so you’d think who else would you leave an off-roading property too. Underneath the issues I had with this game, something is promising here, and it’s something I’d have confidence in Rainbow fleshing out. As I mentioned before, I enjoy the physics; the trucks feel good to drive. The worlds are cool to look at, but there’s not much of a reward for exploring. The career has good bits but is ultimately bland and is a giant slog, leaving a poor aftertaste. Maybe it’s the licensed nature of the beast here, but I’m confident Rainbow Studios can knock it out of the park. They just didn’t do it this time.",2021-03-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 60557934cfbed43e46464b70,Checkpoint Gaming,Kolby Newland,50,"Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 almost gets there but it’s just not consistently fun enough to warrant ongoing play. The open worlds are large and some of them are well designed, but there just isn’t really anything to do other than drive around. The races themselves are too much of a mixed bag, mixing some exciting races with other tracks that would better suit a Rally Car rather than a Monster Truck.",2021-03-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 604bd8ba529d50e69fa1072f,GameBlast,Matheus Senna de Oliveira,70,"If you are looking for chaotic fun and many options, Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 is a great suggestion. There are many giant vehicles to use in races, to perform radical maneuvers and to explore worlds full of attractions. The technical production is not the best and the gameplay is complicated at certain times, but rest assured: they are enough to bring all the excitement of the competitions of the famous monster trucks to your favorite console.",2021-03-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 604a9920529d50e69fa105e8,Nintendo Times,Alex Knight,60,"WORTH CONSIDERING - Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 improves on its predecessor and delivers an engaging arcade monster truck experience for all ages. With a solid progression system, loads of trucks (fan favorites and more to unlock), and fictional environments to toy around in, there’s plenty of truck hopping fun to be had. You’ll have to navigate some minor to moderate grievances that may potentially effect hardcore players more so than younger kids, but we’re still talking about an enjoyable Monster Jam experience here.",2021-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 6052b5dfcfbed43e46464704,Gamefa,Mahdi Maleki,65,"I should say that Rainbow Studios has not done its best with Monster Jam Steel Titans 2. It is not really a big achievement compared to the previous version. However, driving looks better than before and the design of the environments is attractive. The design of the monster trucks is remarkable too.Technical issues, bugs, poor lightning, bad water physics, etc destroys the charm of Monster Jam Steel Titans 2. Maybe this game is only suitable for fans of monster trucks and those who have not experienced the previous version.",2021-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 604eba67529d50e69fa10935,Serial Gamer Italia,Paolo Lorenzini,67,"Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 is in all respects a great expansion of the first chapter, with new tracks, new stadiums and vehicles but with few differences from its predecessor. A game that remains appreciated by lovers of the genre and fans of monster trucks, and which may deserve an opportunity even given the budget price at which it’s sold since launch. We aren’t facing a masterpiece or an unmissable car game, but it’s a title that, even considering the practically non-existent competition regarding video games dedicated to these steel giants, will certainly be able to satisfy fans of this sport.",2021-03-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 604751a2529d50e69fa101e8,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,65,"Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 offers a physics-based racing game with a tone closer to humor than to seriousness, unfortunately the physics of the vehicles will make us suffer a lot and we will feel that we never get to have full control. In terms of game modes and variety of circuits it falls a little short.",2021-03-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 6046425d529d50e69fa0ffb9,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,45,More Trucks in sterile installment Monster Jam: Steel Titans. It is so boring and chippy.,2021-03-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 6064620ecfbed43e46465da0,RedTieGuy,Basil Frank,60,,2021-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 6059ec65cfbed43e46465036,Movies Games and Tech,Daniel Waite,70,"Though motor sports games aren’t considered a niche market, the Monster Truck element is. You really have to do something special to convince non-believers to get on the bandwagon, and I don’t think Rainbow Studios has done enough. It’s a fun game that will keep you interested because of its in-depth career mode. But I don’t believe there is enough of a draw to pull in the masses. If you are looking for something different, or you love the sport, I recommend it. If you are on the fence, it’s worth a play, but maybe wait for it to go on sale. Interested gamers can buy it here! Jump in your truck, explore the world, and compete in events. Get your friends involved and cause some mayhem.",2021-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 60417799529d50e69fa0fcc7,IGN,Luke Reilly,50,"Rainbow Studios has been behind some great racers over the years, but Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 isn't one of them.",2021-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 6041ef99529d50e69fa0fce9,Generación Xbox,,77,Monster Jam Steel Series 2 is back with this new game that improves on its predecessor in every way. More vehicles more competitions and a lot more fun thanks to the long-awaited arrival of multiplayer mode.,2021-03-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 60b490f9b2b61298b12c192c,Gamerweb.pl,,60,"On paper, Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 simply could not fail. After all, it has everything that should make a game great – huge and distinct looking trucks, quite a few game modes, and non-stop action. Sadly, it also has a forgettable career, and an incredibly irritating driving model.",2021-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 603f6285529d50e69fa0f9ed,GamingBolt,Matt Bianucci,70,"Monster Jam: Steel Titans 2 is at its best when it embraces the arcadeyness, depth, and lightheartedness that define its most exciting moments, though it sometimes punishes the very ambition behind those aspects.",2021-03-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 603e83e6529d50e69fa0f96a,Daily Star,Tom Hutchison,60,"It’s a decent effort, one that monster truck fans alone will get the best out of. But if you’re a gamer looking for a top-rated car and racing experience, there’s better out there.",2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 603e7201529d50e69fa0f95e,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,60,"It is only a small improvement compared to the first Monster Jam Steel Titans and even with a more modest price tag and online multiplayer, it is hard to recommend for someone. Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 is way too arcade for the fans of the sport and offers very little to anyone else.",2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 603e6ba4529d50e69fa0f94c,Operation Sports,Robert Kollars,,"I would consider Monster Jams: Steel Titans 2 an improvement over the first iteration, but I don’t believe it’s a large enough improvement to match what people were hoping for in the lead up to release.",2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 603d8ac5529d50e69fa0f8d5,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,60,"Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 is less of a monster truck racing game and more a celebration of the most famous of the colossal vehicles and the bonkers things they can do. Almost every game play mode feels underdeveloped, you can wrestle with the handling and lose, and the tutorial is very poor. On the other hand, you can race around a dog bone shaped race track in a truck shaped like a shark. It’ll please its intended audience but for everyone else, there are alternatives worth exploring.",2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 604a3d67529d50e69fa10527,Echo Boomer,,80,"Between the extreme fun and challenges, Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 will most certainly get on your nerves",2021-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 603d32c2529d50e69fa0f885,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,70,"When compared to other monster truck simulators out in the market, Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 is still miles ahead of its competition in terms of performance, gameplay, and overall amount of content. The problem is that there isn’t a lot of new content included in here to justify its existence as a full-fledged, pricey sequel.",2021-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 603d2bd9529d50e69fa0f83b,God is a Geek,Chris White,70,"Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 may not be the prettiest, and the handling can be a pain, but there's plenty to unlock and more than enough events to get stuck into.",2021-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 603d2bb7529d50e69fa0f838,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,70,"It’s certainly not for everybody, but those who are keen on driving four-wheeled monstrosities in open environments and flinging them around stadiums will be in their element with Monster Jam Steel Titans 2. It doesn’t really excel in any area, but it is one of the best attempts at bringing the joy of driving monster trucks to the video game world regardless. A nice variety of events and activities are on offer, and it boasts what is perhaps the largest number of Monster Jam vehicles to get behind the wheel of yet. It’s by no means essential, but if you’re after a racing game that’s a little bit different, you can do a lot worse.",2021-03-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5d86773293765d677876f9f8,Cubed3,Sam Turner,40,"What really lets Bridge Constructor down is that the main puzzle that holds up the game is just so interesting. Working out how to build the most effective bridge in the given circumstances can be a rewarding experience. However, with a lack of a tutorial and a control scheme that has been designed in mud, the game is clearly not at home on the PlayStation 4. It's too bulky and considered, whereas the game should be swift and agile. Bridge Constructor is suited to the nimble fingers on a phone, not the thoughtful and plodding console thumbs.",2017-06-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 5d86773293765d677876f9f3,DualShockers,Jordan Loeffler,60,"To a very limited extent Bridge Constructor reveals the reality of building and maintaining bridges in today’s world. Sometimes, to some people, creating something with fewer resources is considered more valuable than something that’s safe. And in this game, that can be a fun, devious, and humbling experience. Headup Games gets that right. However, little can save the game from simply underperforming in every other regard. Frequent crashes, game-altering performance slowdown, and tutorials that leave only the most resolved standing truly hurts the final product.",2017-03-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 5d86773293765d677876f9d9,PS3Blog.net,,85,"I had an absolute blast figuring out how to build each bridge properly so that it didn't fall as soon as I let gravity do its worst. The physics in this game are perfectly implemented, and while it starts easy enough, the difficulty will quickly ramp up without ever feeling unfair.",2017-02-22T05:00:00.000Z,False,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 5d86773293765d677876f9db,PS3Blog.net,,82,"Bridge Constructor is a very fun puzzle game that will challenge players to find the best way to build bridges within their budget to maximize their resistance at the lowest possible cost. There’s a lot of replay value in here as you aim to do it all over again with the trucks – if you didn’t do it the first time – not to mention the heavier and larger trucks unlocked later in the game. The added content with the SlopeMania levels is also great for extending the life of this one, as is the case for the global leaderboards where players can try to improve their scores to rise in the ranking.",2017-01-26T05:00:00.000Z,False,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 5d86773293765d677876fa2d,GameGrin,Thomas Hughes,40,"Bridge Constructor is a title that tries to port the popular genre over to console, unfortunately, poorly designed controls and a lack of tutorials mean the experience falls short. Players are never properly introduced to the game's physics, which makes the experience far more frustrating than it ever needs to be.",2017-01-22T05:00:00.000Z,True,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 5d86773293765d677876f9e0,Digitally Downloaded,,60,"Barring performance, predictable design and somewhat low production values, Bridge Constructor is still by all means a proficient puzzle game. Successfully latticing wood and metal and cabling to ferry lorries across a steep ravine feels great, and especially if you managed to cut costs and earn a high score. Furthermore, mechanics and optimisation which encourage player experimentation and reward creative thinking makes Bridge Constructor a satisfying journey for puzzle fans on the PS4.",2017-01-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 5d86773293765d677876fa30,Push Square,Simon Fitzgerald,70,"Bridge Constructor is a simplistic physics puzzle game that will keep you busy for more than a few hours. Its simple presentation, controls, and accurate physics make the release an enjoyably addictive experience. If you enjoy physics or have ever stopped on a bridge and marvelled at its sturdiness before, then this game is definitely worth a go – even if it's just to cross a gap between bigger releases.",2016-12-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 5d86773293765d677876f9d7,PS4Blog.net,,80,"The music is something I didn’t like as it sounds really boring and monotonous. I think the music could be jazzed up a bit. I honestly ended up turning the music off in the game’s menu. Aside from that, I had an absolute blast playing Bridge Constructor, and I can easily recommend that you give this one a go on PlayStation 4.",2016-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 5d86773293765d677876f9e8,GameSpew,Joseph Sale,60,"I can’t get the thought out of my head that life’s too short to play a game that is so, well, mundane. I guess what I’m saying is that for those of you who love bridges and hate monsters and explosions, Bridge Constructor is the one for you. For the rest of us, there’s Gears of War 4.",2016-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 5d86773293765d677876f9eb,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,70,"Basic in presentation, and deceptively simple on the surface, Bridge Constructor is actually a surprisingly deep and varied physics puzzle game if you’re willing to invest in it.",2016-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 5d86773293765d677876fa44,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,76,Bridge Constructor is an enjoyable physics-based construction simulator full of challenging puzzles.,2016-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,8e30f82a970b48e684a27ca49c386115 61338184df187bda92a7f214,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,60,"Did you ever wanted to play something that could be described as “Diablo but Anime”? Then RemiLore is just the thing for you. Unfortunately aside from some beautiful use of color and fun voice acting, the gameplay falls flat and gets repetitive really fast.",2021-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5df8270f239b721b0efd94b3,Seafoam Gaming,Connor Nichols,60,"Remilore is a decent action game, brought down by a frustrating save system and some other odd design choices. While the weapon mechanics and upgrade systems are totally fine, the fact that the game only has one temporary save slot is just inexcusable, considering how this game can take a hour or two to clear and you can’t have a second player jump in without restarting the entire game.",2019-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5f2c6de9d88e035744c1ea50,oprainfall,Steve Baltimore,80,"I feel like RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore is a must buy title for fans of hack-n-slash and rogue-like games. This game combines both in one flawless package and plays just as good as it looks. The story and writing here are both very high quality and will have you laughing out loud at the character’s antics in no time. My only complaint is having to restart the entire level when dying on a stage but this is a very minor beef with such a great package. If you have a sweet tooth for a solid game on your Nintendo Switch, RemiLore will certainly satisfy your craving.",2019-03-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f2093765d67787a2fae,Cubed3,Albert Lichi,40,"The quest in RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore is inconsequential, and the only reason why anyone would play this is to have a cute hack'n slash with the utter bare minimum of rogue elements. Bringing a friend along will help keep things interesting, but there is just not enough substance to keep most hooked. It is too easy, and one has to play very carelessly in order to feel the rush of walking that razor's edge that comes with the better rogue-likes.",2019-03-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f2093765d67787a2fb0,GearNuke,Humad Ali Shah,60,RemiLore is a flawed concept with a terrible execution that is mostly hurt by its design despite carrying some charming aesthetics and fun characters. The game could have benefited greatly from a traditional story mode instead of the focus on rogue-lite elements.,2019-03-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f2093765d67787a2fa9,PSX Brasil,Manu Tárrega,65,"Despite being a short game, RemiLore is simple yet full of collectible, details, with fun game modes to complete. The story is also attractive. However some flaws on objects on the map and monsters that do not take damage take away some of its beauty.",2019-03-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f2093765d67787a2fab,FNintendo,André Reis,50,"RemiLore is a game that tries to do a lot with a few simple instruments and it does a decent job at that, especially when it comes to its looks. Unfortunately its combat system does not hold on for very long and its levels quickly turn out to be rather dull and repetitive, which will put off those looking for a more involving experience.",2019-03-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f2193765d67787a2fd9,TechRaptor,Alyssa Wejebe,75,"Distilled hack-and-slash action with a surprising level of possible strategy makes combat shine in RemiLore, and an appealing anime style makes it a visual and quirky treat.",2019-03-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f2093765d67787a2f95,GameSpew,Stan Cohen,60,"Despite the great story premise, and a fun choice of character with Lore, the pages just feel a little empty to this book. ",2019-03-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f2093765d67787a2f72,Digitally Downloaded,,50,"Combine the uninspired enemies and level design with a checkpoint system that’s more than happy to erase half an hour of progress if you die midway through a run, and you’ll find that RemiLore becomes a game that’s more tedium than fun.",2019-03-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f2093765d67787a2f92,Marooners' Rock,Robert Workman,75,"RemiLore would’ve gone much further with its journey if it had a fairer saving system and some form of evolution with its combat. But it’s not bad in its current form, with hours worth of combat-based gameplay to enjoy, along with a fun, bouncy visual style and humorous dialogue.",2019-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f2093765d67787a2f7e,Pure Nintendo,Rachel Poli,70,"RemiLore is a fast-paced satisfying rogue-lite game with randomized level maps, fun hack-and-slash moves, and smooth controls. If the save mechanic was better, this would be a top-notch game.",2019-03-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f2093765d67787a2f8e,CGMagazine,Remington Joseph,65,"RemiLore gets the mechanics for a fun dungeon crawler down, but does little to hold a player's attention",2019-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f2093765d67787a2f80,Nintendojo,Joshua Johnston,50,"Limits, unfortunately, are ultimately what keep this game from greatness.",2019-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f2093765d67787a2f7a,PlayStation LifeStyle,Jenny Jones,40,"I really wanted to like this game more than I do. It looks very pretty and there's a large range of weird and wonderful weapons to collect, but sadly that's about all it has going for it. The story is dull, the combat is bland, and it just feels really repetitive. Overall, it's not a very challenging game and is unlikely to hold your attention for long.",2019-03-01T05:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f2093765d67787a2f7c,Rice Digital,Reuben Mount,50,"RemiLore ~Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore~ is out now for Playstation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, with Steam in the pipeline for release.",2019-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f2093765d67787a2f77,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,60,"Although it features a unique premise and a solid blend of genres, RemiLore's core gameplay is simply too monotonous to remain fun.",2019-02-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f2093765d67787a2f74,VGChartz,Evan Norris,60,"With its anime stylings, rogue-lite rules, and hack-and-slash gameplay, RemiLore is an interesting experiment.",2019-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,False,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f2093765d67787a2f60,NintendoWorldReport,Matthew Zawodniak,55,"RemiLore just doesn't have enough variety to stay interesting for more than a few minutes. Though the characters are mildly entertaining with an impressive amount of dialogue to flesh out their interactions, there's just too much you need to put up with to get to the good parts of the game. Rogue-lite and Action RPG are two crowded genres, and RemiLore unfortunately decided to tackle them both without covering even the basics of what makes either interesting in the first place.",2019-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f2093765d67787a2f53,Just Push Start,Grant E. Gaines,20,"As cute as RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore might look, there is literally nothing else redeeming about it. Not only is the story forgettable, it has so little going on it might be better to have nothing. From there, even though you have over 200 weapons to choose from, most are worthless and even a bad weapon with good magic is enough to beat the game. Add in one of the most frustrating grading systems I've seen, a pointless cash system, paper thin gameplay and you have an experience that I'd be hard press to recommend to anyone.",2019-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f2093765d67787a2f44,We Got This Covered,Todd Rigney,80,RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore delivers tons of loot-based hack-and-slash joy despite the repetition and a few frustrating hiccups with the procedurally generated levels.,2019-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f2093765d67787a2f3f,Nintendo Times,Evan Roode,80,"GREAT - Fighting mechanical monsters will always be an absolute blast, and RemiLore brings it up to 11 with its bright style and irreverent charm. Those in need of a truly engaging hack-and-slash experience on the Switch will be right at home with this title.",2019-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,False,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f1f93765d67787a2f31,Nintendo Enthusiast,Miguel Moran,70,"RemiLore lays a decent groundwork in terms of gameplay and design, but it never really goes beyond that. Combat is simple and promising, but the lack of depth makes it hard to stay engaged with it for very long. ",2019-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f1f93765d67787a2f2f,Destructoid,Joel Peterson,45,"While I consider RemiLore a hard pass, I think it might have an audience for a more casual crowd looking for something with a spark of charm, but that definitely wasn't enough to save it for me.",2019-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f1f93765d67787a2f2a,Hardcore Gamer,Kirstin Swalley,80,"Similar to other roguelikes, RemiLore is a title that thrives on players doing multiple runs in order to get the most out of it.",2019-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f1f93765d67787a2f20,COGconnected,Thi Chao,79,"With beautiful graphics and fluid hack ’n’ slash action, not to mention the back and forth hilarious banter from our heroes, this title is an easy pick whether you are playing it at home or on the go. ",2019-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f1f93765d67787a2f1e,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,70,"RemiLore is the sort of game that's meant to soothe and delight while offering occasional moments of legitimate excitement, and it achieves this goal to a wonderful degree. With that being said, there's also very little here that you haven't seen before; the hack ‘n' slash action, roguelite elements, and RPG mechanics rarely stray beyond well-trodden tropes, making for a very ‘safe' gameplay experience. If you're looking to buy a game that has a decent amount of depth and doesn't require much from the player in terms of skill or time, RemiLore is a fantastic recommendation. On the other hand, if you're looking for a game to replace your Diablo addiction, you'll likely be disappointed by what's on offer. Either way, RemiLore proves itself to be a well-made and inoffensive loot grind of an RPG; consider giving this one a look.",2019-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 6140c09d8ebcf0a6ad13bc2f,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,35,"Foreclosed feels like its on a swinging pendulum where the extremes are “Frustrating” and “Mediocre” and it constantly swings in these directions within minutes of each play session. It’s all style and no substance, unfortunately. If the aiming was so haphazardly programmed and maybe an extra animation or two to make it feel like I wasn’t shooting the same person over and over, or maybe if the cover in the cover-based shooter would actually work, then maybe I could give it a pass, but the way Foreclosed is currently, I would say pass on this one. Even at deep discount, you’re just going to end up frustrated or bored.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 613f3cb1e8e573a2aa24dd51,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Nic Reuben,,Occasionally neat visuals and cyber magic can't save this cyberpunk shooter from firing damp squibs on all cylinders.,2021-09-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 613e6c67c4db5994a488ec19,GameGrin,Kasey Burgess,45,"This game has some enjoyable parts, like the art, story potential, and cyberpunk aesthetics, but it is ultimately underwhelming.",2021-09-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 613a135c64f4324fcd14d101,WayTooManyGames,Todd Eggleston,70,"The end result of Foreclosed is, as I said, “ish”. It is a mixed bag, a good little game that stumbles to some fantastic moments. It’s an interesting game with some overall design issues. You breathe in a visually stunning world, both in design and in execution, but struggle to care about the who and why with a story that doesn’t pick up much after the opening act. Foreclosed is a game that absolutely has moments you will enjoy, but it will be deleted from your data banks not long after.",2021-09-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 61d575b39e5c48c548d6a155,IGN Korea,Gyeongcheon Min,70,Foreclosed is set in a cyberpunk-like dystopian future. The idea of a graphic novel style gameplay is pretty unique but the in-game mechanics that don’t really resolve the expectations was a bit of a let down.,2021-09-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 61327d0c1a9149c8e46e769f,GBAtemp,Prans Dunn,58,"Foreclosed is a reminder of the adage to not judge a book by its cover as despite its singular, eye-catching comic-book-meets-cyberpunk aesthetic and some promising mechanics, the execution is a botched one.",2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 61282288c2b0152b6867448a,Pure Dead Gaming,,60,"Foreclosed does as much wrong as it does right, but overall I found myself intrigued enough by the world, story and unique design choices that I wanted to see it through. How much you value gameplay is likely to reflect your opinion on this one.",2021-08-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 61267e0ed6eccf0bc89504f7,NaviGames,Raquel Cervantes,65,"A cyber adventure with some innovative proposals and some edges to be polished that entertains, but does not stand out within its genre.",2021-08-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 6124a3838d9b67f5a31a9b78,NoesPaisparaFrikis,Alberto Martin,70,Especialmente indicada para los amantes del género cyberpunk,2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 611b03c5d43f314421a91372,Generación Xbox,,70,"Foreclosed is a game that knows how to use futuristic style and comics very well, go from full screen to vignettes, and use words to represent sounds is very successful and refreshes the combats, however to be a game with so much focus on combat, it is a shame that its game of weapons and special abilities feel mostly without grace and effectiveness.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 611aa40fd43f314421a91272,Entertainium,Andy Johnson,,"Foreclosed is the work of a very small team, and it shows. This is an indie game which in a number of ways, certainly can’t compete with comparable games with vastly larger budgets. This goes a long way towards explaining the lacklustre combat and the game’s short length, which means it can be completed in under five hours. With that said, Foreclosed has an excellent aesthetic and a number of genuinely intriguing scenes. For fans of cyberpunk, or of third-person adventures generally, this is a trip into the future that is worth taking.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 627a46de008489e208d8f04d,The Beta Network,Anthony Culinas,60,"Foreclosed is a classic case of style over substance, as the lacklustre gunplay and narrative leave much to be desired. The futuristic comic book presentation does look pretty decent, although it can’t mask the mediocre voice-acting, gameplay flaws and extraordinarily average story and characters.",2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 6138e5315184774561134088,The Escapist,Jesse Galena,,,2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 6118aa789d9c7d02ee8a908f,Screen Rant,Rob Gordon,60,"Overall, Foreclosed is a good game with great moments and some awkward caveats. It's a visually compelling experience, with an interesting game world and some strong gameplay ideas, but its occasionally simplistic gameplay and middling story hold Foreclosed back. With an extremely abrupt ending, it's something that will be enjoyed but unlikely to live long in the memory.",2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 6116f0e35e2211cb86710e8e,PlayStation LifeStyle,Paulmichael Contreras,60,"It's a bit rough around the edges, but Foreclosed's story and style are worth a look, especially for the PS+ launch price of $15.99 ($19.99 normally). When I think of my time spent in Foreclosed, I think it made for a good, short adventure that had me impressed by its presentation, but ultimately left me wanting more. More story, more combat, more world building, more consequences from my actions. Just about the only thing I didn't want more of would be the stealth sections. So, with any luck, the open-ended nature of Foreclosed's endings, combined with enough sales of this game, may result in us seeing a sequel down the line.",2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 61167d830beff28372247170,Push Square,Robert Ramsey,40,"A small range of unlockable augments do make things a touch more bearable, but Evan can barely activate a single skill before his implants start overheating and you're forced to stop what you're doing. We think Foreclosed is meant to be played like a run-and-gun, ability-popping shooter — but the execution misses the mark almost completely.",2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 6116392c0beff283722470d6,One More Game,Vincent Ternida,70,"Foreclosed has many great ideas such as the comic book aesthetic, the film noir mood, and the great use of cyberpunk thematic elements. Yet, when put into practice, it’s a mess. The broken gunplay mechanics, unfriendly checkpoints, and yet another developer jumping on the Dualsense hype train without making it actually work ruins the intriguing premise.",2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 61161b2d0beff283722470d0,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,60,"There are glimmers of an interesting, entertaining game here; the comic stylings and panels are reminiscent of Comix Zone and Framed, and the characters and world are decently interesting. That’s a double-edged sword, however. When I spent another 4 hours replaying the game from the beginning to get the secret ending only for it to end up being a couple of lines that have little to do with anything, the only reaction I could muster was frustrated fury. In a way, though, this is representative of the way Foreclosed consistently refuses to offer commensurate payoff for your troubles.",2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 6115ff460beff283722470b8,PSX Brasil,Renan Gaudencio Vale,75,"Foreclosed is a good third person action shooter with cool gameplay features, campaign and an unique look. Accompanying Kapnos through the streets of a futuristic city is an interesting task that is not perfect because of the absence of more frenetic and exciting combat. However, the exploration elements and a cybernetic theme collaborate so that the game is consistent and has an identity that will please various types of players.",2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 612978af300b9f40f6a205d6,TechRaptor,Joseph Allen,45,"A beautiful comic book aesthetic can't save Foreclosed from its mindlessly repetitive combat, poor story and characters, and overly linear levels.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 611c343cd2d9925bcbb8c32a,FingerGuns,Andy Manson,80,"Antab Studio’s ambition has to be applauded. Blending multiple game types with such a bold aesthetic style and an intriguing story premise – and getting so close to pulling it all off – is a remarkable achievement in its own right. As it is, it’s a qualified recommendation from me – the combat could be a little tighter and you should be prepared for some frustration with the instant-fail stealth sections. However, at the price point Foreclosed sits at, you’re getting a lot of bang for your buck, and that’s a difficult value proposition to ignore.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 611a5f70d43f314421a911de,Checkpoint Gaming,Nat Patterson,40,"Unfortunately for Foreclosed, the glitches, confusing systems, and undercooked game mechanics overwhelmed my experience with the game. On the surface, Antab Studio present an exciting and engaging future-noir thriller, but look much further and you will see a cyberpunk-by-the-numbers experience that falls flat. Even taking into consideration the well-realised cyberpunk world, and the clever use of comic book aesthetics to present the game’s narrative, Foreclosed fails to impress on most fronts. Gameplay is key, and unfortunately Foreclosed presents and feels like a middling shooter from decades past.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 6118aab39d9c7d02ee8a9098,GamingBolt,Matt Bianucci,40,"Based on its premise, Foreclosed should be a lot more interesting, but it doesn’t have the balanced gameplay or nuanced story to even crack that conversation.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 6118aa979d9c7d02ee8a9096,Everyeye.it,Francesco Muccino,65,"Once at the end credits the feeling that leaves Foreclosed is that of a missed opportunity, of a good basic idea rendered only half, of the bitter taste in the mouth for what could have been a small, big surprise on the part of the Italian independent scene. Let's be clear, the title signed Antab Studio has arrows to its bow. Using the different cybernetic powers of Evan Kapnos is a pleasure and offer enough variety to the fights, and the cyberpunk atmospheres that you breathe are engaging enough to push you to want to get to the bottom without stopping.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 6118aa7f9d9c7d02ee8a9091,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,60,"While it has a strong premise and some neat ideas, Foreclosed it let down by rote, subpar third-person shooter action and unimpressive stealth sections during its short runtime.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 61170f0986af7ace0e7acde8,Sirus Gaming,Rhett Roxl,20,"Finishing the game was difficult, not because it had punishing encounters, but because the experience it provides is far from enjoyable. If I didn’t have to review the game, I would have put it down during the first hour. It brought me no enjoyment despite the interesting premise it stands on. As a comic book fan, even its visuals, which is the best part of the game, ultimately failed to engage me because of its terrible gameplay loop. Games are enjoyed for their stimulating gameplay, or their enticing tales, or in the best cases, for both. Foreclosed has neither of those things.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 6116b2fb0beff283722471f8,KeenGamer,Jessica Orr,70,"Foreclosed follows Evan Kapnos’ mission to unravel the mystery surrounding his identity foreclosure, and attempts to inject the style of a graphic novel into a third-person shooter. Does it deliver on its promise of a sleek Cyberpunk adventure?",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 6116ae860beff283722471de,Noisy Pixel,,70,"Foreclosed excels in world-building and presentation. The graphics and stylistic choices of a comic book frame the narrative and its structure. Though the brightness of the neon lights are strewn throughout the city, this dystopian world is rather dark. It’s a shame the game is only a few hours long, making it more of a cinematic experience. Despite its shortcomings with control and narrative, I still had a lot of fun trying to get Evan’s life back from the authority above.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 6116609a0beff28372247138,COGconnected,Jaz Sagoo,72,"Foreclosed is a stylish title that integrates comics and video games. The use of panels is exemplary and helps to communicate the narrative. With the symbiote revolver and intuitive hacking, the game has implemented many features successfully. Unfortunately, the repetitive gameplay and sparse environments affect the overall experience. That being said, releasing at a budget price, comic book fans may want to check out this intriguing title.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 6115e4ae0beff28372247049,WellPlayed,Kieran Stockton,60,"Foreclosed features a masterful comic book art style and pumping sci-fi soundtrack, but its average action and failure to capitalise on its cyberpunk themes make it a hard sell.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 6115981d0beff28372246f96,TheReviewGeek,Greg Wheeler,50,"Props to the devs for the slick aesthetic and cool comic strip ideas, but one can’t help but feel this game is in need of some serious work to elevate it above mediocrity.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 61157874226e1e6e65313d17,Shacknews,TJ Denzer,50,"I also wish some narrative sections played out to their end and the choices mattered a bit more, but Foreclosed tells its story and gets out. I can’t fault it for not overstaying. If you want a snappy cyberpunk adventure it might be worth seeing how the story of Evan Kapnos and his fight for his own identity play out. Just be prepared to deal with some average and occasionally frustrating gameplay all along the way.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 61155569226e1e6e65313cef,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,80,A simple yet very practical gameplay with mind-blowing visuals and a fearful but very intriguing world building has made Foreclosed a very enjoyable experience and we can’t wait for more stories in this beautiful dangerous world if the developers want to make more.,2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 61155398226e1e6e65313ced,TheSixthAxis,Nick Petrasiti,70,"Foreclosed has some really good ideas and excels in some areas. Sadly the gameplay elements make the experience a little frustrating and tough, and the pacing is uneven. Still, Foreclosed is well worth experiencing.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 61154f64226e1e6e65313ce7,PlayStation Universe,Martyn Locker,40,Antab Studio provides living proof that style should not come before substance in an eye-catching albeit below average shooter which would've felt at home on the PlayStation 2.,2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 61153e35226e1e6e65313cab,But Why Tho?,Quinn Hiers,75,"Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed what Foreclosed had to offer, and a circular narrative is always a good way to get on my good side. The game effortlessly makes you feel like you’re in a comic book, and it feels immersive. But while there are some outstanding elements to the game, I just want more of it—more story, more action, more mechanics. Furthermore, I want to see Antab Studio use these same elements to build a longer game with more complexity.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 6115376a226e1e6e65313c90,Gamer Escape,Justin Mercer,40,"I wouldn’t go as far as to say that Foreclosed is a complete waste of effort to play. It’s clear the developers were trying to make something cool here, but whether you’re looking for a third person shooter, a cyberpunk game, or a story-heavy game, your time would almost assuredly be better spent elsewhere. Every system presented to the player works on a functional level, but their implementation simply isn’t up to par with what’s required to make an engaging video game—even one that’s only about four hours long—and this culminates in an experience that ends up being more half-baked than hard-boiled.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 611531ae226e1e6e65313c87,Luis Alamilla,Luis Alamilla,50,,2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 6115269b226e1e6e65313c7f,IGN Italy,Angelo Bianco,70,"Foreclosed is a good action game that mixes different elements of gameplay, with a very intriguing graphic novel style but which does not offer an adequate longevity.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 61152091226e1e6e65313c76,I Love Videogames,Pietro Iacullo,80,FORECLOSED is a musical cover of Max Payne played by someone with no fear to add and changes some chords,2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,e6c849ba687b4ba88ad611428dc5f340 5e1cc180117f2f0cdf3db8ef,Darkstation,Lee Mehr,30,"Whether it’s in respect to the repetitive gameplay structure, unsatisfying flight controls, or deflating brevity, there’s really no reason to see what the buzz is about. Bee Simulator is a well-meaning edutainment game but its honeymoon period is gone at breakneck speed. You’ve bee-n warned, and I’ve run out of puns.",2020-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5e0367ad71f25c74e73260d5,FNintendo,Ulisses Domingues,70,"Bee Simulator bears the markings of a fun action game, as well as of an educational experience. With its myriad of information about bees and an enjoyable, relaxing gameplay that will be welcomed by both children and adults, Bee Simulator would benefit from more precise controls, as well as from a more polished visual environment but nothing that precludes it from being a fun experience.",2019-12-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5e0095ac71f25c74e7325f65,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,40,"The premise for Bee Simulator is good, and I like the idea of doing education through video games in such a uniquely refreshing way, but the execution here has problems.",2019-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5dfa1ab0239b721b0efd95c1,Impulsegamer,Andrew Pierce,50,"It wants so badly to be an educational game while being an actual game at the same time, and it never manages to make both elements work.",2019-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5df7cb22239b721b0efd9450,Nintendo Enthusiast,Dominick Ashtear,85,"Bee Simulator on the Nintendo Switch is a unique game experience that combines educational messages, fun mechanics, and a ton of bee puns. ",2019-12-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5df28220ad4f81777e1f5638,GameGrin,,50,"Bee Simulator is a somewhat enjoyable game but suffers greatly from horrible flight controls and overly sensitive inputs. Younger children may find it to be an enjoyable game and be able to ignore the overacting of the voice actors. However, it is a game that is educational in teaching players about the world of the honeybee and their importance to nature.",2019-12-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5de96065ad4f81777e1f4cf2,Pure Nintendo,Kirk Hiner,60,"Bee Simulator's flying mechanics will frustrate younger gamers, and its grade-school level presentation will turn away adults. If you're able to find some happy ground between the two of them, however, it's a thoughtful, educational, and fun way to live out the life of a bee.",2019-12-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5e00e33871f25c74e7325f87,SomHráč.sk,René Blanárik,60,,2019-12-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5de59ffcad4f81777e1f40eb,Game Freaks 365,Kyle Bell,50,This is a good game for curious kids who want to learn about nature. Adults will get bored after a while.,2019-12-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5de95793ad4f81777e1f4c8a,EGM,Mollie L Patterson,,"It’s not a game I can necessarily recommend to a lot of players in any age group, as it’s definitely not as good as it could or should have been in nearly any category. And yet, I have to give it credit for daring to be different in a market of sameness, asking me to play a bee trying to save her world from destruction by heading out into the wilderness, collecting and delivering materials while a story filled with unusual characters unfolds.",2019-11-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5de01dcdad4f81777e1f3c84,AbsoluteXbox,Ben Ledsham,76,"Overall, I had a pleasantly surprising experience with Bee Simulator. I enjoyed the tone of the game, the art style and the depth to the level design. I liked being able to explore a world from a different perspective, investigating all the different nooks and crannies this game has to offer.",2019-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5ddf9e92ad4f81777e1f3bfe,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,68,"Bee Simulator delivers a fairly lengthy, and generally well done game that aims to provide educational elements to your journey.",2019-11-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5e4ba3bfbdf729557ef40be4,Checkpoint Gaming,Ed Fetahovic,65,"Bee Simulator’s visually stunning scenes should undoubtedly be appreciated. Whilst more effort could have been made to make the game more dynamic and exciting, I can’t deny the game succeeds in providing an interactive education system that would be a real win for younger audiences.",2019-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5ddd691ead4f81777e1f39f6,GameSpace,Chris Bowman,80,"Overall, my experience with Bee Simulator has been very positive. As someone whose father owns bees, it was cool to see things from the inside of the hive. Flying around and see things from a bee's perspective was also a very cool thing to play out. The game is available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC for $39.99 USD.",2019-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5ddce81cad4f81777e1f37a1,AusGamers,Steve Farrelly,69,You'll even get trapped in spider webs and have to play a mini game in order to escape lest you be wrapped up as a meal for another day.,2019-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5ddbedaf66e2226fc0064580,Saving Content,Justin Celani,60,"The best part about Bee Simulator is just how unique of a concept it is. The game has a definite sense of style and by that I mean, it feels like the player is truly in the world we know but so much smaller. Running around and popping balloons with my stinger gave me the best sort of smile every time. The game also teaches players about bee’s and other interesting facts making this a game for the entire family. I don’t think Bee Simulator is going to blow anyways away, but at the same time I can see a lot of families and kids really enjoying this one. It’s just a simple, smile inducing title that stands out unique enough to give players something different to experience.",2019-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5ddaaf6f66e2226fc006451e,Game Debate,,50,"As a game though, Bee Simulator needs a little more meat on its bones. It's not a full on simulator like other simulators; it's an open-world arcade-like experience. It would be nice if we could actually land on a flower to collect pollen, for instance, rather than flying through a gamified light ring.",2019-11-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5ddd4f46ad4f81777e1f3826,COGconnected,Alex Everatt,76,Bee Simulator does a very good job of conveying the life of a bee while adding in enough gameplay elements to make it qualify as a game,2019-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5df2461cad4f81777e1f55a2,Thumb Culture,Philip Brook,40,"Bee Simulator is a massive disappointment. I was charmed and intrigued by the trailer but the gameplay is extremely repetitive. As nice as the world is the developers haven’t managed to make traversing it feel fun. A child might find some wonder and limited educational value but otherwise I would strongly recommend you steer clear. I give Bee Simulator the Thumb Culture Bronze award.",2019-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5dd58d5466e2226fc0063ecd,Windows Central,Jennifer Locke,50,"Bee Simulator is fun for a short time, but won't keep people's attention for long. Its charm can't save it from boredom. When you throw in the price tag, it's tough to recommend.",2019-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5dd58a0766e2226fc0063e99,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,70,"Despite not technically being a ‘simulation’ game, Bee Simulator is a fun edutainment title which was enjoyable to play through. Although there are many side-quests to complete once you’ve finished the main story, there are only a few mini-game formats included, meaning you’ll quickly grow tired of them unless you really like the games they offer. Visually I thought the game looked okay, for a ‘simulator’, but some of the assets are a little basic and the game is deprived of life – it’s like you’re within a theme park full of models or animatronics. If you have a few kids, the multiplayer mode will entertain them for a while as up to four players can play at the same time – which is a welcomed addition.",2019-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5dd5397b66e2226fc0063e39,Gaming Boulevard,,75,"Bee Simulator is a very valuable and important game for the younger audience as it offers a crucial lesson in life. Learning more about the life of the honeybee offers a fun interactive learning experience and thanks to the variation in gameplay, it's fun to play until the end. It's a bit of a shame the game suffers from technical issues because those are really holding it back from being incredible.",2019-11-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5dd4194e66e2226fc0063d1a,Nintendo Life,Jason Brown,50,"Bee Simulator is a surprisingly thoughtful game with bags of charm to spare, a wonderful soundtrack and a reasonably detailed world to explore. However, the experience is seriously soured by the sensitive controls, along with the punishing – and very frustrating – racing segments. A few visual and technical problems crop up as well, which – when added to the game's brevity and distinct lack of content (especially for this asking price) – all conspire to make Bee Simulator a much less successful undertaking that it could have been.",2019-11-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5dd2fb2c66e2226fc0063b1e,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,40,"As a game, Bee Simulator isn't all that enjoyable, but its heart is in the right place.",2019-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5dd2069f66e2226fc0063628,GamingTrend,Holly Hudspeth,50,"While I definitely appreciate the hard work that went into making this game, and the cute, fun graphics, this just isn't something I can see myself picking up again and playing, though I do believe this could be a fun game for young children to play together.",2019-11-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5deeadadad4f81777e1f51e7,Gamerweb.pl,Kamil Kościelniak,80,"Magnificient music and quite nice gameplay. First of all, a great educational game for children, but also older players can have fun.",2019-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5dd11d2f66e2226fc00635d8,WellPlayed,Kieron Verbrugge,70,"Calling it a simulator is a stretch, but this relaxed and friendly adventure does a great job at showcasing just how great bees are",2019-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5dcea3dc66e2226fc0063460,Critical Hit,Geoffrey Tim,45,"Bee Simulator is more of a kids action game than it is a simulator. While it has an undeniable charm, it's short, repetitive to a fault and feels like it's been hastily cobbled together.",2019-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5dce8da766e2226fc006344c,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,60,Good educational product but short and trivial game with low content and poor gameplay. At least there is split-screen multiplayer with four bees.,2019-11-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5eea7b99d88e035744c17de8,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,80,"Through a direct handling of a honey bee, Varsav proposes us a funny and very nice adventure, inside a realistic world full of humans and other animals. The Bee Simulator is a special experience. To the beehive, to our Queen and her 2500 eggs daily!",2019-11-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5dcd841066e2226fc0062e0a,Cultured Vultures,Nathan Gibson,50,"Only children are likely to find Bee Simulator an enjoyable experience as it offers very little value for money with its short campaign, lack of stimulating challenges, and repetitive gameplay. ",2019-11-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5dd4846566e2226fc0063de7,PC Invasion,Greg Bargas,80,"Bee Simulator completely nails the fluidity and speed of bee flight. This is a great tool to have when exploring the world within the game. It isn't a true simulation title. Rather, it throws in a story and collectibles for a wider audience. And if you're into learning new factoids about insects and animals, Bee Simulator wraps all these things into one. Be wary, though, as the NPCs can come off as empty and robotic, sometimes taking away from the immersion.",2019-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5dcc49d566e2226fc0062acb,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Sin Vega,,"I can’t really recommend it beyond its being a pleasant enough child-friendly diversion, but it feels cruel even to judge it that harshly. There’s certainly a good afternoon or two of harmless fun in it. There’s a split screen mode too, with its own maps full of co-operative and competitive challenges, which I can absolutely imagine annoying my sister on.",2019-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5dcbd7da66e2226fc00629e1,Metro GameCentral,,20,"A short, boring, and painfully repetitious glimpse into the life of bees that will make you wish you had a virtual can of Raid handy.",2019-11-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5dcbdc0366e2226fc00629e6,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,60,"Providing you’re not expecting too much from Bee Simulator, you’ll have a good time with the game. ",2019-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 5dcb0e0466e2226fc0062966,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,70,"Though simplistic and lacking in some variety, Bee Simulator is a great introduction to open-world games that everybody can enjoy and is also a towering celebration of Mother Nature's most vital workforce.",2019-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,7f981fff99e44998bf0de031eec36925 617960d5df320323c613154f,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,45,Poor Tennis manager game without entertainment and licensing.,2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,725a964fc095473899047ce86e8c0276 6151c01f67d9ff8f6b3fa9e7,Oyungezer Online,Ares Aybar,60,"If you are into tennis or management simulation games, trying out this one would do you no harm.",2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,725a964fc095473899047ce86e8c0276 6148bf1a5807301248919724,33bits,Euyen Esquefa Pons,70,"Tennis Manager 2021 is a good first approximation of what a tennis manager should be. Other modalities are missing, such as doubles, for example. Also at the interface and functions level there is some other visual bug, certain elements of quality of life are missing, and some more information in the games. But it is certainly a good first step that could become as veteran a saga in its field as the saga in which it is clearly seen, Football Manager.",2021-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,725a964fc095473899047ce86e8c0276 6160684d9e65de2d02a17f03,RedTieGuy,Basil Frank,60,"Overall, the game can easily take you 6 - 8 hour to complete giving you some space to tackle on side activities. It is unfortunate that the game ultimately suffers from being released a bit too early as I felt that it did have a lot of potential.",2021-08-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 610c06af957b7bfbeb21378f,GamingTrend,,60,Some good warhammer 40k vibes can be found here but there's just a bit too much going on in Necromunda: Hired Gun. The fast-paced FPS gameplay needs refining and is constantly slowed down by the RPG elements which in turn are not allowed to shine through the FPS aspect. I actually think this setting would lend itself more to a Skyrim style RPG more so than a first person shooter but this is what we got and I am actually a bit gutted that I can't like it more than I do.,2021-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60f668f2b9cbeafd13a236ef,PSX Brasil,Thiago de Alencar Moura,40,"Necromunda: Hired Gun is a game that goes far from doing justice to the setting, having serious problems in its gameplay and a narrative that does not hold the player at any time. Add to that a vast amount of technical problems and it's a game to be avoided.",2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 6111441181dfdd2baab618f7,Enternity.gr,Konstantinos Kalkanis,30,"In the end, the Hired Gun could be a pleasant surprise, but the development team's choices are what keep it from shining.",2021-07-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60f05c9532b498cf3b2ce933,ZTGD,Ken McKown,65,"Necromunda: Hired Gun is a perfect example of a game that does the Warhammer 40k license justice. If it had the time to hammer out the bugs and issues it could have easily been a sleeper hit of 2021. As it stands it remains a forgettable release that launched with too many issues to keep players’ attention. Even well after launch the game remains in a bad state that makes it hard for me to recommend checking it out. I hope the game gets ironed out at some point, but by then it may be far too late to return to.",2021-07-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60ecbb90664569b0d52cb7bd,Game Freaks 365,Kyle Bell,40,Necromunda: Hired Gun looked promising. It turned out to be a throwback to shooters from the early 2000s with fast-paced gameplay and quick reflexes demanded. I just didn’t find it terribly compelling on virtually any level.,2021-07-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60ec0c9c885a2c0e6549e2cf,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,60,"The patches are coming out steadily, the developers are trying to fix their mess, but in the end, Hired Gun leaves you with a bitter taste. This could have been a memorable game, yet Necromunda: Hired Gun feels like an ambitious project too big for such a small developer.",2021-07-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60e7088c5b88e0050c582651,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,70,Necromunda: Hired Gun is not so bad. But could be better without baseless RPG elements and there should be better weapons.,2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60db37dce7f7c599c8f2cd76,NookGaming,Andrew Camac,50,"I like Necromunda: Hired Gun but it is far from being anything other than distinctly average. It has a great Sci-Fi Fantasy atmosphere and some fantastic action within. Sadly it's marred with a lack of innovation, level design issues, glitches throughout, and inconsistent performance. It's worth a look at on sale, and if you enjoy Warhammer titles. Otherwise, there are better, less glitchy alternatives around.",2021-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60da3e9fc39fc6608bcd74d3,The Outerhaven Productions,Kyle Simcox,40,"At the end of the day, Hired Gun is a mediocre first person shooter where the cons far outweigh the things that make it fun. You would do best waiting for it to go on a deep sale if you really feel the need to explore this part of the Warhammer universe.",2021-06-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60d8af3ec39fc6608bcd7370,GameMAG,,30,"Instead of focusing on key design aspects, the dev team created a whole mess of conflicted ideas and decisions. And the quality of console port is just unacceptable.",2021-06-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60d766a8c39fc6608bcd7302,GBAtemp,Jakub Kowalski,60,"This was a rollercoaster of a review, through no fault on my own. This is the first time I've ever done a complete 180 mid-way through writing, but I suppose that it's only fair if the patches didn't just fix small issues, but rather fundamentally changed the way the game plays. The score has to be indicative of the product the consumer is going to buy, and as of right now, that product is a 6/10 - an average game in every respect, but also one that gets an extra point for being exceedingly faithful to the license it's based upon, and thus likely to please long-term fans of WH40K. It pleased me, at least.",2021-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60d5f0bb82dd5d362611e19d,Niche Gamer,Frank Streva,75,"It’s probably the most polished game Streum On Studio has made yet, even if it doesn’t quite have the same level of depth and complexity as E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy. It’s both a pretty solid shooter, and a fairly good Warhammer 40k game overall; so long as you go in expecting a somewhat buggy and unpolished experience.",2021-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60d57cd482dd5d362611e154,pressakey.com,Tobias Heinen,60,"The dull gameplay, the same old fights, and the absolute overabundance of enemy waves took the fun out of Necromunda: Hired Gun for me relatively early on. The premise looked good, the inspiration of the developers is clear, but the execution leaves obvious flaws. Even though the arenas and levels are beautifully designed and could vary so much despite being permanently underground, it's the gameplay in particular that makes the agile shooter and thus breaks its neck.",2021-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60d1c6d01172f7077ae89745,New Game Network,Ben Thomas,53,"Despite some brisk and occasionally satisfying combat, Necromunda: Hired Gun is a boring and clunky foray into a deep dark hole within the WH40K universe.",2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60cd25e8ad0a87d38e3f1d5a,SomosXbox,Sebastián Domínguez,60,"Necromunda: Hired Gun is a game for those who enjoy the action, with brutal and bloody combat, as well as confrontations that always make you feel satisfied. The mix between scenarios, with amazing art and design, verticality and gunplay can work very well and be really fun. Unfortunately, his mistakes take their toll and ruin a game that in design and proposal had a lot of potential.",2021-06-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60cadd9aa0046674aed16c4b,Digital Chumps,Steven McGehee,64,"In sum, Necromunda: Hired Gun is a very mixed offering. It seems that for every pro the game brings, there is a con to match it. I still had fun with Necromunda, but the experience is tainted significantly by the various issues — technical and otherwise — that the game has at the time of this writing.",2021-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 6163eee9622fdc536eb6aa46,Hey Poor Player,Kenny McKee,50,"Necromunda: Hired Gun had the potential to be a great little romp into the delightfully dreary world of Warhammer 40k, but it missed the mark on getting there. If you really, really like Warhammer and want to scoop up every little piece of lore that you can, then there are worse things that you can buy than this. Unfortunately, unless the developers decide to dedicate some time to get things running properly, Hired Gun isn’t going anywhere good any time soon.",2021-06-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60cd3de8ad0a87d38e3f1d92,Sirus Gaming,Erickson Melchor,80,"As a whole, Necromunda: Hired Gun is one of the more enjoyable shooters to come out this year. Unfortunately, minor performance issues on the PS4 prevent the title from truly shining. I also draw issues with how boss fights play out, and among other concerns. Other than that, it is a great game to lose yourself in for short bursts. So, it’s a good thing that it doesn’t require the player to stick around longer than necessary.",2021-06-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60c69c52a0046674aed167dd,Impulsegamer,Abdul Saad,70,"After spending some intimate time with Necromunda: Hired Gun, I can only describe the game as incredibly average. Its really flawed and fun parts cancel each other out in a near-perfect way leading to one of the most middling experiences I've had this year. However, if you're a Doom loyalist and enjoy the FPS genre, there is some fun to be had with this mixed bag of a game regardless.",2021-06-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 61efb0559e5c48c548d71c96,ElderPlayers ,Omar Alflasi ,60,"Necromunda: Hired Gun is a perfect example of a game that masters one thing and neglects the rest. The fun gameplay is matched by disastrous game design decisions, with myriad technical issues that make it an otherwise ordinary experience.",2021-06-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60c3e7f7a0046674aed166a9,Blast Away the Game Review,Dustin Murphy,70,"There’s one thing I have to make clear: This game isn’t trying to break one’s expectations. It’s a profoundly, if not perfectly average game that comes off as one of those very experiences. Fortunately, it’s a great way to approach the game. It’s not going to go over the top, it’s not going to attempt to fight with other games in a competitive stance.",2021-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60c3b919a0046674aed16666,Chalgyr's Game Room,Pierre-Yves Lanthier,70,"So while the running and gunning is generally pretty smooth short of the framerates, there are a lot of other small to medium details such as can bog things down a bit as they are a tad clunky and can only be done from the main hub. It would have been much better to have an actual inventory system window that also allowed for you to see all of your current upgrades instead of having to go back to the vendors to see all of these details. Overall though, what’s present is pretty solid and I came away fairly impressed at the gameplay as even hours down the line it keeps on being robust enough with the new upgrades as they are acquired.",2021-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60c37743a0046674aed165f0,Use a Potion,,50,"Whilst Necromunda: Hired Gun has the potential to be a decent game, some technical issues and lacking design choices see it fall short of the mark. It’s a shame too, because it has some real stand-out moments that were a lot of fun to play through; they were just hindered by a sketchy frame rate and some shooting mechanics that were inconsistent and lacked bite. I’d be interested to come back to the game again when all of the problems are fixed because it’s clear that it has potential. As it stands though, it’s pretty difficult to recommend playing Necromunda: Hired Gun on the PlayStation 5.",2021-06-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60c2593fab3e90299df70a6c,Generación Xbox,Pedro del Pozo,60,"The most obvious conclusion of Necromunda Hired Gun is that it's a shame. The technical difficulties are easily solvable, but they discourage any player from starting a game, being the most advisable to wait for a first patch that fixes the aiming and the strange ghosting. Since the gameplay is directly affected and the title bases its fun on it, the reasons for recommending it decrease to insalvables levels.",2021-06-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60c13672ab3e90299df707c7,MondoXbox,Davide Mapelli,45,"Necromunda: Hired Gun gets some good ideas and a great potential and throws them away in a bad production, anonymous plot and embarrassing direction.",2021-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60bfd596ab3e90299df7064c,Polygon,Cole Henry,,"The game's story never captures an ever-shifting gang war landscape of assassinations, ambushes, and back-stabbings. Instead, it leans into the worst aspects of Warhammer storytelling, throwing too many proper nouns at the player while also being too grim-dark for a setting that pretty much coined that term. You could skip most of the dialogue sections and the story could still be told with its visuals; in fact, that might even be more effective. Even though a lot of the levels look similar, there is still a history and sense of massive scale and character in each area you jump, shoot, and sprint through.",2021-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 621094cb9e5c48c548d83969,WellPlayed,Kieran Stockton,45,"Necromunda: Hired Gun features a stunning art direction, but with a garbled story and more technical and design blemishes than you can poke a space stick at, this one's bound to be buried in the under-hive.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60beec67ab3e90299df70367,GamingBolt,John Cantees,60,"Necromunda: Hired Gun wisely aims high but ultimately flubs the execution on too many fronts to warrant a universal recommendation, but for the most hardcore Warhammer or first-person shooter fans it may be worth a look for the amusing marriage of its ideas.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60beec4bab3e90299df70365,Screen Rant,Alex Santa Maria,60,"In spite of these flaws, the chaotic level of excess is also why it's still worth giving Necromunda: Hired Gun a chance at some point if the bugs and crashing end up fixed. Firing off giant green energy spheres and grenades before teleporting into a huge enemy and making them explode is fun even if it's not challenging. This is the type of design that's overflowing with ideas, mixing and matching concepts from other titles just to see what sticks. Even if the game doesn't come together as a cohesive whole, there's enough fun here to keep fans of FPS and 40K happy. Combine all that with the beautifully realized environments of Warhammer's darkest underground city and Necromunda: Hired Gun gives off a great vibe and ends up enjoyable despite itself.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60bec04cab3e90299df7032d,Gaming on PC,David Dominguez,85,"Streum On Studio’s latest release might be a bit rough around the edges, but it’s a blast to play.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60be9e71ab3e90299df702ff,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,70,"The frame rate can slow down, it occasionally crashes and there are aspects of Necromunda: Hired Gun that don’t live up to their potential. For fans of the 41st Millennium’s most infamous planet however, the fast paced FPS combat, detailed game world and strong narrative that Streum On Studio have created, all steeped in Warhammer 40K lore, will be compelling.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60be7278ab3e90299df7025d,But Why Tho?,Jake Yoder,40,"Necromunda: Hired Gun comes this close to being a good game. It takes heavy inspiration from one of the best FPS games on the market, but with an uninteresting narrative, clunky graphics, uneven performance, and a litany of undercooked ideas. Necromunda: Hired Gun is hard to recommend, even at its budget price tag. You might find yourself having fun from time to time with it, but those moments are simply too short to recommend putting up with the rest of the game.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60be0c51ab3e90299df70200,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,65,"Fast-paced, loud, and unashamedly grim, Necromunda: Hired Gun is a competent, fun shooter when it all works.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60c071f1ab3e90299df706d8,IGN Spain,Álex Pareja,50,"Necromunda: Hired Gun tries, but stays there. If you are a lover of the genre, its gunplay and mobility will be interesting for you to enjoy its combats, when the game is left.",2021-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60bd0de1ab3e90299df70181,PPE.pl,Krzysiek Kalwasiński,60,"Necromunda: Hired Gun is a very cool game. A pleasant shooting model, great music and design and a correspondingly long campaign. The PS4 version, however, has a lot of liquidity issues, and a dead zone was forced in aiming, which takes away the pleasure of shooting. If you play it on newer hardware.",2021-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60bc065d2e2890d254159921,PlayStation Universe,Garri Bagdasarov,70,"Fast-paced action and combat is the heart of Necromunda: Hired Gun. A great variety of skills allow you to string moves together while taken on dozens of foes at once. The world of Necromunda is a horrible dystopian underbelly of the 40K universe and it shows in Hired Gun. It's just a shame that the story, and characters are so barebones that the 40K license almost feels wasted.",2021-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60bbf4d52e2890d25415991e,Attack of the Fanboy,Brandon Adams,60,"Necromunda: Hired Gun does have redeeming qualities. The movement is great, the gunplay feels good, and the environmental design is stellar. There's simply a legion of issues on both the design and technical fronts working overtime to hold it back. If you are willing to overlook Hired Gun's many problems and massive amounts of jank you'll likely have a great time blasting gangers to bloody bits. But, I won't fault you for waiting on a sale or sequel instead.",2021-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60bb99e32e2890d2541598ef,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,40,"This could, nay, SHOULD have been a killer action game had the developers had more time to fix its literal dozens of glaring issues and huge emphasis on (bland) storytelling. This game just wasn’t ready for release. Hell, it was barely ready to be considered a beta build of a AA title. I also don’t think patches can fix all of its problems. As it stands, this one just failed miserably in its delivery.",2021-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 60ba9a9c2e2890d25415986a,3DNews,Денис Щенников,70,"Hired Gun is almost great in its core shooting mechanic and offers nice Warhammer 40K aesthetic, but everything else in this game is mediocre at best.",2021-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,0eb875e7cf864f53999434bc1953729f 5d86758c93765d6778765f8d,TrueAchievements,Mark Delaney,40,Asemblance is the type of game worth rooting for because it dares to try things in its own unique way.,2018-02-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758c93765d6778765f90,TheXboxHub,Ethan Palmer,80,"Asemblance is a very short and very sweet game. It is confusing, weird and tense, but I still love it.",2018-02-01T05:00:00.000Z,False,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758c93765d6778765f85,Everyeye.it,Giovanni Calgaro,65,"Asemblance tells us a surreal story, full of mystery and suspense: a short but intense psychological horror game, in which the gameplay comes second.",2017-01-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758c93765d6778765f88,Bit Cultures,Melissa Buranen,78,"The world creation is where this game shines. The limited amount of areas is full of small details. When looking at random documents and reading them, they’ll have actual information – not just gibberish to make it look like a document was written without any real content.",2016-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758c93765d6778765f93,GameSpot,Jason D'Aprile,50,"Asemblance promises plenty of drama, but can’t deliver.",2016-07-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758c93765d6778765f70,TechRaptor,Samuel Guglielmo,60,"I believe that Asemblance caters to a very specific niche of gamers. If you love tearing apart a game and trying to figure out how every little secret and every item placement is relevant to the grand scheme of things and you really love a complicated ARG, then this is the game you need in your life. Everyone else will probably only be confused and frustrated.",2016-07-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758c93765d6778765f4f,Push Square,Graham Banas,70,"Asemblance delivers an intriguing narrative based around a time looping mechanic, and makes a lot out of very little. The game may not have many environments to explore, but each one is carefully layered and crafted to allow the story to emerge at whatever pace you're able to keep up with. It helps that the title has genuinely interesting – and, oftentimes, unnerving – ideas, which, when paired with the menacing music, makes for an engaging experience.",2016-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758c93765d6778765f96,PushStartPlay,Kamil Dyszewski,80,"A great introduction into the ''Walking Simulator' genre, with a low price point, and satisfying amount of content.",2016-07-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758b93765d6778765eec,Digitally Downloaded,,100,"To call Asemblence an unorthodox game would be an understatement; it’s a game that throws convention off a cliff. I doubt many would find it fun, or even satisfying in a traditional sense, but it's a game that pushes the boundaries of what a game can be – that questions our most basic assumptions of the medium, and that is something we desperately need.",2016-06-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758c93765d6778765f2b,God is a Geek,PJ O'Reilly,45,"The here and now of Asemblance leaves you with more questions than answers, and not in the way Nilo intended.",2016-06-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758c93765d6778765f28,GameZone,Daniel R. Miller,50,"Asemblance takes inspiration from the likes of PT, The X-Files and The Twilight Zone and brings them together in a package that hints at a franchise with a future that's bigger than what it currently offers.",2016-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758d93765d6778765fa8,GameSpew,Ruaraidh Dempster,70,The build-up in Asemblance’s mysterious psychological nature is so well done that the final pay-off being so difficult only ends up leaving a bad taste in your mouth,2016-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758c93765d6778765f73,Video Chums,Mary Billington,35,"I applaud Nilo Studios for trying something different, their outstanding quality of graphics and sound, and for creating something that forces the player to think outside of the confines of the average video game.",2016-06-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758d93765d6778765fa2,WellPlayed,Zach Jackson,75,"The game’s emotive soundtrack and intriguing premise outshines its often repetitive gameplay, resulting in an experience well worth its bargain price",2016-06-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758c93765d6778765f76,The Vertical Slice,Chris Roberto,91,"This game is by all means not perfect, but what it gets right is exactly what it’s going for. It’s there to confuse you, to point you in the right direction, to drip out info while still giving you a lot to examine. I feel like sometimes it uses us against ourselves, even when it doesn’t expect us to.",2016-06-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758c93765d6778765f14,Destructoid,Jordan Devore,45,"It's just a shame there isn't way more game here. If this truly is the start of a franchise, I'd potentially be up for more titles, but I can't deny how much this sparse pilot entry leaves me wanting.",2016-06-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758c93765d6778765f8b,Washington Post,Christopher Byrd,,"Prospective players should be ready to look outside the game for solutions — there are online images to consider, timestamps to mull over, a reddit thread to consult, and even emails — actual emails — to send.",2016-06-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758c93765d6778765f55,AusGamers,Kosta Andreadis,75,"If you stick with it, will leave you genuinely interested in the next instalment.",2016-06-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758d93765d6778765fa5,Azralynn,Azralynn,48,,2016-06-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758c93765d6778765f4c,Twinfinite,Alex Avard,40,"Asemblance seems to be trying to posit a number of thought-provoking questions to the player, but neither the narrow gameplay nor the convoluted narrative articulates this message effectively, and the result is a diluted experience that is over before it began. Hopefully Nilo Studios has the opportunity to deliver more fulfilling and expansive episodes to the series in the future, but this first outing doesn’t inspire too much confidence.",2016-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758c93765d6778765f3b,DualShockers,Lou Contaldi,75,"The fact of the matter is, there aren’t a ton of experiences like this around on PlayStation 4 (perhaps with the exception of SOMA): puzzle-driven psychological thrillers are fairly scarce. And though the puzzles aren’t as rewarding or playful as The Witness, a small collection of my friends have been spit-balling theories and ideas back-and-forth for the past couple of days in an attempt to unravel the last mystery. For $9.99, it is an experience I highly recommend trying out, even with its faults and being for a niche audience.",2016-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758c93765d6778765efd,TheSixthAxis,Jim Hargreaves,50,"Some parts of the Asemblance are executed incredibly well, but having clocked in at just over an hour, it’s a tough one to recommend. Those who enjoy tearing apart this specific type of interactive thriller will have a ball searching every detailed nook and cranny for fresh clues, while the majority of gamers simply “won’t get it”. Either way, we’re intrigued to see where Nilo goes next and whether its ambitions for a landmark narrative series can actually materialise.",2016-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5d86758c93765d6778765efa,VideoGamer,Tom Orry,,"At the moment Asemblance is an interesting diversion, but it promises to be much more. Whether it fulfils that promise will depend on what mysteries can be solved.",2016-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,5ad56a6ec55a4302a01de43607d3e606 5db7fb33c55ae12d47d2af41,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,60,"Hamsterdam is a fine game if you plan on playing it in short bursts. Most of the battles are fine, but it doesn't take long before they feel too easy. That repetitive nature drags down the enjoyment of the game, since the variety is lacking from beginning to end, even during boss fights. With decent sound and good graphics with shaky performance, Hamsterdam is meant to eat up a few minutes at a time in between more fulfilling titles.",2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,1c1965bc7e88403990037952b637df65 5d86807393765d67787aa487,TheSixthAxis,Nic Bunce,70,"Hamsterdam is a delightful homage to Golden Era kung-fu movies, but if the martial artists were all small mammals. It might get repetitive quite quickly, but if you're looking for something you can play in short sprints or something fun for your kids, Hamsterdam is a genuine treat.",2019-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,1c1965bc7e88403990037952b637df65 5d86807393765d67787aa484,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,70,"The combat, side missions and boss battled are all a triumph of that original pitch I was served a few years ago, combining the best of mobile gaming wrapped up in a highly polished and visually spending package without any adverts or micro transactions. Unfortunately, It’s just too short. Clocking in at 2 hours for a straight forward play through and ~6 hours for a 100% run, it feels like there could have been more before the formula had ran its course.",2019-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,1c1965bc7e88403990037952b637df65 5d86807393765d67787aa481,GamePitt,Shaun Sannerude,80,"Don’t let the shortness or lack of challenge of Hamsterdam: Paws of Justice prevent you from playing this rather excellent little brawler. I enjoyed every minute of my adventure with Pimm, helping to defeat Marlo and his Vermin Gang, and restore peace and tranquillity to Hamsterdam. Pimm is an adorable little hero that packs a mean punch. Fingers crossed for a sequel where he could potentially be joined by his Grandpa for some intense co-op hamster-fu action!",2019-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,False,1c1965bc7e88403990037952b637df65 5d86807393765d67787aa4a1,Switch Atlantic,Tyler Higgs,70,A delightful little beat em up that manages to be entertaining throughout its entire adventure,2019-08-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,1c1965bc7e88403990037952b637df65 5d86807393765d67787aa477,GameSpace,Ed Orr,85,It’s nigh on impossible to dislike Hamsterdam. It is a cute caper with some very cool ideas that plays to its strengths. This isn’t an expensive or expansive game. It is a quick distraction and a wonderful one at that. Consider a weekend break to Hamsterdam and you won’t be disappointed.,2019-08-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,1c1965bc7e88403990037952b637df65 5d86807393765d67787aa47f,Nintendo Life,Oliver Reynolds,40,"There's a lot of potential in the game's premise and presentation that could well be capitalised on for any future games, but here it feels like a bit of a wasted opportunity. Add to this the lengthy load times and technical issues, and this is game you'd be best off avoiding.",2019-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,1c1965bc7e88403990037952b637df65 5d86807393765d67787aa46c,BaziCenter,Ali Rezazadeh,65,"Hamsterdam aims to give the players a sweet, pleasant experience, and you can feel that by its wonderful character design and great control mechanism and combat system. But in the end, the very repetitive gameplay really hurts the whole experience. That said, If you can deal with this issue or if you are willing to just ignore it, you'll probably have some fun saving the city with Pimm.",2019-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,1c1965bc7e88403990037952b637df65 5d86807393765d67787aa48b,NintendoWorldReport,Joe Devader,50,"I think the developers of Hamsterdam are on the right track, and I look forward to any future games they make using lessons learned from this one, but I cannot see myself returning to the streets of Hamsterdam any time soon.",2019-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,1c1965bc7e88403990037952b637df65 5d86807393765d67787aa47b,Slant Magazine,Jeremy Winslow,30,"As the game never really switches up its formula, it's not long before fatigue sets in.",2019-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,1c1965bc7e88403990037952b637df65 5d86762c93765d6778769b49,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,55,"If you're itching to play Verdun, then the PC version is the only way to go. A healthy online community and good performance mean that there's always a game going on with people who know what they're supposed to be doing. On the Xbox One, that's not the case. Problematic presentation aside, there aren't enough people around to keep the games interesting, and the weapons unlock system doesn't seem to function correctly all the time. It may be the more realistic title when compared to Battlefield 1, but none of that matters when other factors make this a title that you should avoid unless you're willing to put in the time to learn the ins and outs of the system, provided the community sticks around.",2017-08-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769a78,Gaming Nexus,Chapel Collins,65,"Rampant server issues, poor performance, badly designed UI and a non-existent player base have crippled what should have been a really interesting change of pace for console shooters. Verdun may improve with time, but as it stands, is an absolute mess.",2017-03-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769a51,BaziCenter,Bahram Bigharaz,40,"While the PC version of Verdun is a good experience in general, the console port is so bad that no matter how much I try, I cannot recommend it. It's full of bugs, laggy and boring. Do not play it.",2017-03-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762c93765d6778769b46,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,80,"Verdun surprises us with something fresh in terms of shooters. The Great War combat brings us back to 1914 where we are tasked with obliterating the enemy and pushing frontlines. Unfortunately it come with confusing class tier system, too wide weapons arrangement to be comfortable with any of them and a graphical bug every once in a while. Despite that I have no other option but to recommend the game.",2017-03-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769a80,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,55,"Still, there wasn't much to the game and it felt as though there wasn't enough polish present in this port.",2017-03-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769a3d,Life is Xbox,Dae Jim,23,"Error screen, error screen and error screen, that’s almost everything that you’ll see while playing Verdun. If you manage to finally get into a game you’ll face some annoying bugs that totally destroy any kind of immersion or fun. Seriously, Verdun is a massive failure on Xbox.",2017-03-14T04:00:00.000Z,False,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769a49,TheXboxHub,Paul Renshaw,50,"In conclusion then, with the graphical glitches that are in place, I can’t with a good conscience recommend Verdun. If things were fixed, the pacing and style of gameplay would suit the more tactical, considered player and I can see that the Horde Mode could be fun with a few like minded friends.",2017-03-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769a5e,Generación Xbox,Pedro del Pozo,40,"Verdun is a very limited multiplayer shooter that has a great amount of technical issues. The result, instead of being something satisfying and hard to master, is a frustrating game whose graphics and animations take you out of the experience. However, 32 players mode is something that you should try.",2017-03-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769a59,Nation Fusion,Mike Taylor,78,"A couple of things, gentle readers. First, I’m going to redefine how I do video games reviews. You’ll notice above that, if you aren’t particularly read-y, I have a quick reference as to whether I’d buy the game at its current price. That’s my two cents, based entirely on the fact that I’m an unabashed asshat, and that I’ve probably played a ton of games that came out of the same mold. If I give you a yes, there’s a pretty good chance you’re going to have fun with the game. I’m picky.",2017-03-06T05:00:00.000Z,False,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762c93765d6778769b31,GameSkinny,,50,Verdun leaves you feeling as if you have truly been in the muddy trenches of WWI. But the gameplay will definitely not make you feel like a soldier.,2016-11-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762c93765d6778769b58,DualShockers,Steven Santana,70,"Despite that problem, and the overall roughness of Verdun, I still find myself enjoying it. I can’t stand to play it for more than an hour or two per night due to the default match length currently being thirty-minutes. Sometimes it can be a very boring or frustrating game — one where I die much more often than not and barely get to engage with the enemy. Other times I can pull off a long distance shot to take down an enemy or make it through the enemy trench unscathed. Those moments are great, but it doesn’t make the lack of a large player count or the lack of teaching its mechanics any easier to deal with. Verdun is at its core a good game, but one that is hard to recommend beyond a niche audience who enjoy punishing and somewhat accurate World War I shooters.",2016-09-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769ae8,GamingBolt,Will Borger,50,"When Verdun works, the mixture of tension and uniqueness it provides is unlike anything else and utterly engaging. Too often, however, the game gets in its own way, either due to technical issues or poor design decisions. It’s an incredibly interesting and unique game, but its tedium and technical issues should be considered before you enter its trenches.",2016-09-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769ada,COGconnected,Sidd Masand,60,"It’s realistic, historically accurate and sometimes satisfying gameplay can’t make up for the fact that the game’s community is almost non-existent, gameplay is riddled with technical issues and the lack of a proper tutorial can make the game downright frustrating.",2016-09-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762c93765d6778769b5a,Chalgyr's Game Room,Nick Herber,70,"Verdun is a port of the PC game that released about a year and a half ago, and it does a nice job of bringing some strategy elements to a traditionally action-oriented genre. Verdun is not going to be for everyone, but it is an interesting take on trench warfare and provides something unique when compared to other war themed shooters.",2016-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769ab1,Digitally Downloaded,,60,"For all it’s worth, Verdun is a fantastically developed game with a firm grounding in history, from developers who clearly love their subject material. It’s also quite a tough game to recommend.",2016-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769ad1,God is a Geek,Mick Fraser,50,A brave attempt at creating a more thoughtful shooter hindered by poor execution and messy technique.,2016-09-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769ad4,We Got This Covered,Joshua Kowbel,40,"If Verdun had adopted a free-to-play model on consoles, I could see the beauty in its unrefined animations or crudely rendered environments. But with a superior PC version on the market, it’s best to forget this PS4 port even exists.",2016-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769ae5,TheSixthAxis,Stefan L,40,"Verdun’s goal is an admirable one, to capture the feel of warfare on the Western Front, on occasions it manages to do that and be fun. The rest of the time, it’s an unintuitive slog. It might be a better game on PC, but on PlayStation 4, it’s almost certainly not going to be this year’s most fun or engaging WWI shooter.",2016-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769ab3,Metro GameCentral,,40,"Its goals are noble enough, but this low tech shooter takes its realism too seriously – as the drudgery and unfairness of trench warfare is made all too real.",2016-09-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769aeb,PlayStation LifeStyle,Tyler Treese,45,"I wasn’t able to find many full matches in Verdun, but when I did I actually had a pretty good time. It’s too bad that most of my play time was spent in matches with three or four people, not 32. Nobody is playing this game because it’s a technical mess, and I can’t recommend it to anyone due to that. If you want to play Verdun, then pick it up on PC. Sadly, the PlayStation 4 version is an inferior version that launched dead on arrival.",2016-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769ac7,Eurogamer,Jon Denton,75,"With noble intentions but scrappy delivery, Verdun is a bit of a mess.",2016-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769a4c,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,85,"Much like The Great War itself, Verdun is rough, grim and wholly unforgiving. A perpetual lesson in patience and poise which decisively punishes fools but rewards frugal armchair tacticians, Verdun makes the player work in every way that a good shooter should. Emboldened by an impassioned take on one of history’s more overlooked conflicts, Verdun’s rough appearance is not enough to detract from one of the finest shooters on PS4.",2016-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769a43,PCWorld,Hayden Dingman,80,"As a history buff, I've read a lot of books and watched a lot of films about World War I, but there's something different about experiencing that sort of event from the first-person perspective. Verdun isn't necessarily going to enthrall every shooter player (though I personally love the crack of its bolt-action arsenal), nor does it fully capture the horrors of World War I. I'm not sure any game could, at least with our current technology.",2015-05-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769a46,GameWatcher,John-Paul Jones,90,"Much like the conflict that the game shares its namesake with, Verdun is a ferocious and tense multiplayer shooter the likes of which we haven’t seen in a long time. Generously stuffed with player-made emergent moments on the battlefield and an incredible sense of place, Verdun is not just a great take on one of history’s more marginalised wars, it also happens to be a resoundingly solid shooter in its own right too.",2015-05-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 5d86762b93765d6778769add,GameSpot,Cameron Woolsey,60,"Verdun brings multiplayer shooting to World War I in all its glory, as well as the frequent boredom.",2015-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,7d26ed48c61f498189e60b282eaddbdf 615ef53d9e65de2d02a178c9,GameBlast,Nycolas Medeiros,30,"The Plane Effect has a bad execution and can put the player away in a short time. The bizarre story is completely open to interpretation, but even so, it's difficult to make any analogy or metaphor of the surreal events, and several other games have made it much simpler. The technical part is also not pleasing and makes the experience far more frustrating and extensive than it should, forcing us to turn on Guided mode just to finish the game. I myself, who love games full of metaphors and which allow us to draw our own conclusions, forced myself to reach the end to witness something unsatisfactory.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,698621c67bed446aa645c36eb7bbbaf5 6160af283ad0c4403872632c,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,60,"The Plane Effect strikes me as a fairly polarizing experience that won’t be for everyone. If you prefer gameplay mechanics over aesthetics and deeper meaning, turn back now; if you love a cinematic, visually arresting journey and don’t mind clunky controls, this might be the surreal commute from another dimension for you. I can’t guarantee The Plane Effect will be your favorite game this year, but I can promise a unique experience that will make you feel all sorts of emotions; whether those emotions are awe or anger is anyone’s guess.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,698621c67bed446aa645c36eb7bbbaf5 615307c8bf6fa9a4453b777c,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,50,"Still, even with its frustrations, there’s something alluring about The Plane Effect. Its art style, its eerie and slightly unsettling soundtrack, its dystopian sci-fi vibe; it all leaves you with questions that you’ll be desperate to get answers for. It’s just a shame that the gameplay you’ll need to endure in an attempt to uncover those answers isn’t as enjoyable as it could be.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,698621c67bed446aa645c36eb7bbbaf5 6152914fbf6fa9a4453b7690,NoobFeed,Kurtis Seid,35,The Plane Effect is an art exhibit malformed into a game that could have been a beautiful and provoking experience to passively watch.,2021-09-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,698621c67bed446aa645c36eb7bbbaf5 614dc8016d338e3138245182,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,100,"Anyhow, I won't forget The Plane Effect in a hurry. As a game it sucks, and I'm being blunt about that because I don't think it matters. To me, a great work of art is one that encourages reflection, has an emotional resonance, and has a strong message and lesson to share. Set against that criteria, The Plane Effect might not be a great game, but it is a superb work of art. That is so much more important to me.",2021-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,698621c67bed446aa645c36eb7bbbaf5 614cce386d338e31382450ed,PlayStation Universe,Martyn Locker,20,"The Plane Effect tries its best to be interesting but unfortunately fails to provide any entertainment value in what's ultimately a pretentious, self-centred affair. Gaming is supposed to be a form of escapism, yet this one simulates the depressing tedium of a 9-5 cubicle job a little too well.",2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,698621c67bed446aa645c36eb7bbbaf5 620734b49e5c48c548d7eead,Marooners' Rock,Frank Ventimiglia,60,"Fun can still be had in Stubbs The Zombie, however, its flaws are still ever apparent. It’s a mostly enjoyable experience, just feels very dated and was an incredibly low-effort remaster.",2021-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 60b920562e2890d25415969c,33bits,Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros,60,"Stubbs the Zombie is still what it was more than fifteen years ago, with the good and I'm afraid the bad, but also the good, which is that. A not very long story with zombie jokes, and a leading man who makes himself loved. A pity that there has not been more effort to bring back a title that even the word 'remaster' is too big for. But that retains sparkle and touch at least.",2021-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 6092af00a4c7a031fbe3d34b,SECTOR.sk,Ondrej Džurdženík,55,Good old zombie Stubbs is not fresh enough for present-day players.,2021-05-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 6066de77cfbed43e464660f0,Enternity.gr,,50,Aspyr could have fixed some very serious technical problems after so many years.,2021-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 6070014acfbed43e46466813,BaziCenter,Hamed MohammdPor,60,"Even though its gameplay mechanics are a bit dated and there aren't much improvements over the original game, the remastered version of Stubbs the Zombie is still one of the most unique experiences you can have, especially if you missed it 15 years ago.",2021-04-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 606c8c14cfbed43e46466465,MonsterVine,Shannon P. Drake,80,"Stubbs is emblematic of the end-of-lifecycle game in that it is extremely weird, kind of janky, and beloved by those who happened to pick it up in the game store, which was something we had way back then, because console games hadn’t invented online purchases yet.",2021-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 605e069bcfbed43e46465727,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,30,"If you already have a soft spot for Stubbs the Zombie, you're going to have a perfectly fine experience here. But we wonder why on earth anyone would hold a candle for a game this obviously flawed. There's some ambition here for sure, but something is always working against it. You can't lose yourself in its mindlessness because your character is too weak. You can't really formulate a decent strategy using your powers because you can only gain access to them through the rote melee combat. The jokes didn't make us laugh. The premise is fun but the gameplay simply doesn't do it justice. We'll say it again – in order to make Stubbs the Zombie fun at all, you have to possess one of the firearm-wielding humans, thus transforming it from a load of baffling nothing to a pretty dull shooter. Please, no more resurrections for Stubbs. Let the man rest.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 605c7fb4cfbed43e46465517,Generación Xbox,Pedro del Pozo,67,"Stubbs the Zombie deserved more then, but not now. A too simple port that fails to attract attention to an outdated game.",2021-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 6058cee6cfbed43e46464d97,Niche Gamer,Fingal Belmont,70,"Stubbs the Zombie Rebel Without A Pulse is a cult game incarnate. From the offbeat premise and crass sense of humor, to the low budget presentation and likable protagonist; it is the kind of game that is hard to dislike because of how quirky it is.",2021-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 605811d8cfbed43e46464ca5,8Bit/Digi,Stan Rezaee,80,The HD remaster version of Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse wants players to see the fun side of a zombie outbreak and it does it in all the right ways. Players will once again roam through the city of Punchbowl looking for love and revenge.,2021-03-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 605517e6cfbed43e46464b36,WayTooManyGames,Kyle Nicol,70,"Even with its blatant pacing issues, as well as the fact that this is, at the end of the day, an upscaled port of a game originally released three console generations ago, Stubbs the Zombie is still well worth checking out today. The charming story, carefree attitude and unique gameplay is something we really don’t see a lot of these days.",2021-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 6054aeddcfbed43e46464a88,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,60,"This re-release of Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse does make me wish it was a remake like Destroy All Humans! got last year. However, it being exactly how I remember and so little changed is some great nostalgia. It’s a fun, silly, and stupid game that doesn’t last too long — kind of perfect for 2021. It’s a budget priced title that is clearly aiming to gauge interest in a potential sequel, and I’m all for it. I had a blast going back to experience being a love-stricken zombie all over again.",2021-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 605493c9cfbed43e46464a67,Push Square,Graham Banas,50,"These are all problems that were present in the title upon its 2005 launch, so the port can only do so much. With this in mind, the game is solid — stable frame rate, the assets look as good as they possibly could without an overhaul, and the modernised controls are a demonstrable improvement. Hit detection is a little sluggish, but it's worth the price of entry for getting a peek at such an oddity. While saying the game lacks focus could be construed as an insult, it’s truly fascinating to see a game made with, for its time, such a high level of quality that wears so many different hats. And for that, we appreciate the opportunity to experience it in the modern era.",2021-03-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 605114805fe72c3a3884aabf,NintendoWorldReport,Joel DeWitte,65,"Whether this is for you depends on how much fondness you have for games of this era. This is no remaster or remake; it's a direct port. For me, the pieces come together just enough to find fun in spite of itself.",2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 6050ddd4529d50e69fa10c26,TheSixthAxis,,60,"There's a bitter sweet feeling to playing Stubbs the Zombie in 2021. The game is too dated and linear to really recommend and some of my fond memories were tarnished by revisiting it, but the core gameplay still has enough to keep you engaged and the setting and humour still stand out. I still think it is worth a return play for those old enough to remember it first time around and I am glad that it is finally available again. There is enough here to get your heart pumping, but there's a persistent whiff of decay that you just can't shift.",2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 6050dc8f529d50e69fa10c23,ZTGD,Ken McKown,75,"Stubbs is a fun game that doesn’t take itself seriously. There is really nothing else quite like it, and I had fun revisiting this dumb action title. For those that never got a chance to play it before it is more than worth checking out, if for nothing else but seeing how different this game is from pretty much everything else out there. It thrives on its wackiness and dumb fun and is still enjoyable today. And now players can experience it on every console or PC under the sun.",2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 6050d2af529d50e69fa10c0d,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,75,"Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse is a modernised re-release of the 2005 hilarious cult classic, complete with 60fps and a nice sharp resolution. Although the game doesn’t really boast many improvements over the original, the game has a lot of charm within its simplistic gameplay and mindless combat (literally). The co-op mode means you can bring a friend along with you (locally) as well as some very time-consuming and tricky trophies to keep you occupied for a while, ensuring replayability if going for the platinum. I wish it was more colourful and that the cutscenes were actually 16:9, but overall the game reminded me of the games of yesteryear, simplistic yet lots of fun to play.",2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 605a1799cfbed43e46465212,Screen Rant,Alex Santa Maria,40,Stubbs shambles into 2021 as a decrepit mess.,2021-03-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 604fca5d529d50e69fa10aac,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,50,"Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse isn’t a terrible game by any stretch of the imagination, but once the novelty of playing as a zombie has worn off, it’s rarely fun. It’s dated in just about every way imaginable, and while those who fondly remember it from many years ago might get a kick out of taking control of Stubbs once again, newcomers are probably just going to left wondering why his corpse has been reanimated once more. With some fresh ideas I’d like to encounter Stubbs again one day, but his original outing now just carries the stench of decay.",2021-03-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 604fca51529d50e69fa10aaa,Shacknews,Ozzie Mejia,50,"For those reasons and more, it continues to baffle me as to why Stubbs got this modern re-release. The story is fine, but clever narratives can only take a game so far. Nothing about this game feels like it belongs in 2021, whether it's the repetitive gameplay or the dated graphics. Like Stubbs' character in this specific story, this game should be approached as a curiosity and nothing more.",2021-03-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 604fca43529d50e69fa10aa7,The Outerhaven Productions,Cam Olmedo,60,"Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse has more highs than lows, but those lows can get close to feeling like a slog. It’s a blast to play, even though you’ll have seen most of what it has to offer before the halfway mark. Luckily the game’s roughly eight-hour runtime makes it, so it never becomes tedious or boring, but it does get painfully close to that territory. Ultimately, your mileage is going to vary. Stubbs the Zombie surely has its flaws, but I enjoyed myself through the adventure enough to say that bringing this cult classic back from the dead was a good call.",2021-03-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 604fca29529d50e69fa10aa4,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,60,"If you're looking at Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without A Pulse without the benefit of nostalgia, the experience is rather clunky. The concept is great, but the flow feels random due to the awkward level transitions and situations. The mechanics are inventive, but things like terrible AI on both sides keep the game from reaching its full potential. Although the presentation shows how good the graphics of the original Xbox look today, some odd presentation choices feel like bugs. If you have fond memories of the original PC and Xbox release, then it's fine to check out the Switch port, but those who are new to the game may want to temper expectations or wait for a sale.",2021-03-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 618ed521dcc55528ce5121d0,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,60,"Aeon Must Die! It is a game that is not for everyone. It is loaded with good ideas not so well executed, and it is complex and unfriendly for the player who takes time to find out how things work. It becomes enjoyable when it is finally mastered, but you have to be patient with it, and the rhythm between action and story doesn't help either. Artistically it is beautiful and its history can be interesting, so it is worth taking a look if we know what to expect.",2021-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1e36fb90e3e4057b9c2f779046b3e91 617f3f68e0829c74b00563e3,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,60,"There’s nothing more frustrating than a game with so much potential, a game oozing style, with such an awesome premise, ending up being a disappointment. Aeon Must Die had the looks, the sound, even the interesting concept for a neat combat system. Yet, it ended up being one of the most frustrating and repetitive beat ’em ups I’ve played in years. This is the quintessential “all style, no substance” kind of the game.",2021-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1e36fb90e3e4057b9c2f779046b3e91 61796275df320323c6131568,GameBlast,Farley Santos,55,"Aeon Must Die! offers a unique interpretation of beat ‘em ups, but its weak execution of those concepts undermines the game as a whole. The combat and its temperature system is creative, and specific battles utilize interesting strategic aspects. Besides that, the atmosphere is fascinating, using great visuals with neon colors and a synthwave soundtrack. Unfortunately, that's all the major qualities the title has to offer. The list of issues is big: the gameplay flow is constantly broken by meaningless conversations, the story isn't exciting, the battles soon become shallow and repetitive, and many mechanics need some balancing. Those who are more dedicated may find something enjoyable, but, in the end, Aeon Must Die! is an underwhelming experience.",2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1e36fb90e3e4057b9c2f779046b3e91 617327e9d17871eeebf20f2a,3DNews,Денис Щенников,60,Choose an easy path to enjoy or suffer for the sake of better ending. As a metaphor of life Aeon Must Die! works great. But as a game it loses much more than it gains.,2021-10-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1e36fb90e3e4057b9c2f779046b3e91 616f29e58a1e37b0e132fe06,Hey Poor Player,Shane Boyle,60,"Aeon Must Die is a complex and sprawling beat ’em up. Even with its initial learning curve, there is no denying that it presents a genuine evolution of the genre and for that, it should be applauded. The beat ’em up genre is one that seldom presents ideas and concepts as fresh and punishing as this, so on that basis alone, Aeon Must Die is something that is definitely worth checking out for those with even a passing interest in the genre.",2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1e36fb90e3e4057b9c2f779046b3e91 616e3ceef64fd3ad487a6b61,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,30,"Taking a balanced look at Aeon Must Die!, we really struggle to see exactly what anyone could get out of it. It's repetitive, ceaselessly uninteresting and frustrates on a fundamental level. We've certainly played worse games and it deserves credit on some level simply for having so many ideas, but none of them are good - or, at least, none of them are executed with the requisite level of skill that would make them work. It's a shame, because with more refinement, more of a tight clutch and a willingness to throw out what doesn't work, we feel like Aeon Must Die! could be pretty special. As it stands, there's no level on which we can enthusiastically recommend it.",2021-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1e36fb90e3e4057b9c2f779046b3e91 616e1ce4f64fd3ad487a6ad5,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,70,"Aeon Must Die looks great in action, and has a fantastic soundtrack. For players who gel with the game’s combat, they’re likely to keep coming back to see the story through to its end. With multiple endings on offer, they might even return, too. It’s just a shame that for many, Aeon Must Die will prove to be a confusing and sometimes overly punishing experience that doesn’t quite fulfil on its potential.",2021-10-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1e36fb90e3e4057b9c2f779046b3e91 61841266c7bba1a467d210c9,Nintendo Link,Jason Capp,55,"It is a shame, because there is a lot of potential here. However, at the end of the day, Aeon Must Die! was kind of doomed from the start. This is a title that just cannot escape its demons, and there is enough problems here to prove that this was not a fully finished idea before putting everything together. I cannot recommend Aeon Must Die!, and it is even hard to do so even with a good deal. You will be getting a beefy game if you do buy it, but you will get bored with it rather quickly and making it to the end is a real drag.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,c1e36fb90e3e4057b9c2f779046b3e91 616e1cd7f64fd3ad487a6ad2,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,60,"Aeon Must Die has extremely creative ideas that simply don't merge well as a game, resulting in a frustrating experience that gets old rather quickly.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,c1e36fb90e3e4057b9c2f779046b3e91 6114d555226e1e6e65313c1e,Cubed3,,40,"Combining cats and other likeable creatures with a café should be a winning formula, but unfortunately Calico fails to offer an enjoyable time. Cute graphics and inventive concepts alone do not excuse the multitude of issues that give the game a feel of a draft version, rather than a finished product despite post-launch updates. Perhaps one day running a cat café will run like a dream, instead of a cute-themed nightmare.",2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 60b474f5b2b61298b12c18f3,Nintendojo,Achi Ikeda,16,"What sounded like the combination of a management game, Animal Crossing, and The Sims turned out to be barely influenced by all three. If you’re looking for a relaxing Switch game where you can collect clothing, decorate your home, and hang out with animals, there is already the perfect game for you: Animal Crossing New Horizons. If you’ve already played it to the point of needing new joysticks, then there are plenty of other indie alternatives to pick up before giving Calico consideration.",2021-05-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 6015d8150f8974118c939978,GameGrin,Danielle Winter,65,"Both a tranquil and amusing game that has its moment of natural charm in certain gameplay and narrative elements, but falls short when that charm feels forced. The lack of quality in its visuals and quest lines hinder it from being a great game, but still worth a look for younger audiences.",2021-01-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 600f086c0f8974118c938f6e,Nintendo Life,Kate Gray,40,"Calico is still a little too buggy for us to recommend. It's fun to ride a huge cat off a cliff in an ice cream sundae outfit, but less fun when you get stuck in said cliff and your face turns inside-out. There's a lot of love in this game, but it doesn't quite outweigh the issues – and given that we've already seen more than one patch issued since launch, we're not convinced the developer can pull this one back from the brink.",2021-01-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 600972370f8974118c938a92,GBAtemp,,35,The game tries so hard to be Animal Crossing but fails miserably in every aspect.,2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 600596a00f8974118c938601,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,80,"Calico's great appeal is not its mechanics or playability, but the sensations and emotions it manages to convey. The tasks and objectives to fulfill are only an addition to the main course of the game, which is to explore and modify elements to our liking. You have some problems in the handling of the protagonist and maybe it can get to bore those who look for games with a good history mode, but it is a very recommended purchase for those who want to relax without more.",2021-01-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 60046e070f8974118c938521,Destructoid,CJ Andriessen,55,"The worst thing I can say about Calico is that it's undeveloped. While the entire experience can be described as relaxing, running the cat café isn't all that interesting and most of the tasks you'll complete for island residents boil down to the same two or three objective types. Anytime you're doing something other than those two activities, it's rather aimless. While its basic premise doesn't have a strong enough foundation to carry the experience, Calico manages to luck out in that its undeveloped nature and general wonkiness add to its charm rather than subtract from it. The ""cute factor"" does a lot of heavy lifting, and I could almost argue a lot of the design elements here ""think outside the box,"" but I worry I'd be giving too much credit to a game that's just not entirely well-made.",2021-01-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 6002cb5c0f8974118c9384b8,COGconnected,James Paley,70,"Such was my time with Calico. The troubles I had were as unobtrusive and gentle as my enjoyment. You’re so laid back, that something like floaty controls or vanishing walls is barely an inconvenience. Conversely, the soft pastel skin of this game is difficult to get a grip on. Players looking for a more involved life sim will come up short, but if comfy gaming is your aim, you’ve struck gold. Calico is a brief, blissful vacation in a world of gentle magic and cute companions. If you’re looking to just relax for a little while, Calico will be exactly your speed.",2021-01-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 601812ee0f8974118c939bc2,Rapid Reviews UK,Chloe Osborn,70,"The latest Indie Showcase for Nintendo Switch revealed that Calico was coming to the handheld console. Though I didn’t watch it myself, another member of the Rapid Reviews team instantly branded it as a “Chloe type of game”, and he was not wrong! I had actually played the demo on Steam, had the game in my wishlist and followed its development on Twitter.",2021-01-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 5ff7c58e0f8974118c937eb9,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,76,Calico is a lovely game that provides a very calming atmosphere and some delightful moments.,2021-01-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 5ff6252b0f8974118c937db4,GotGame,Kristin Mitra,70,"Overall, Calico has potential to be a relaxing escape for players, if they’re able to move past the learning curve that comes with playing.",2021-01-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 5fe8a77e8add7352830ff7f8,Movies Games and Tech,Jeremiah Foo,70,"I was not really expecting much from Calico, but I definitely had an enjoyable playthrough. The game itself is relatively short though, as there is not much to do after completing the main questline other than spicing up your café. However, it is the type of game you could check back into now and then to satisfy your need of being surrounded by cute and cuddly virtual animals. For me, I might boot up Calico once in a while to make sure my cat, Mr Pudgems, doesn’t feel too lonely.",2020-12-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 5fe7cad38add7352830ff6f2,KeenGamer,Geoff Girardin,80,"Run and design your own delightful cat cafe in Calico, the latest from the two-person team at Whitehorn Digital. This review covers the release version in anticipation of a critical 1.1 console update. But with that in mind, there's still plenty to love.",2020-12-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 6009dce50f8974118c938bb8,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson,80,"If you love that pastel paradise, magical girl aesthetic, you absolutely must grab Calico. I had a hard time putting this one down even after I had completed everything, and I’m honestly tempted to start a new game just to experience the magic all over again. Seriously, if you’re still reading this, just go buy Calico and get that serotonin injection you deserve. Your brain will thank you!",2020-12-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 5fe3e81f8add7352830ff576,The Game is a Lie,Lucca Cardoso,40,"Pets, coffee and cuteness: what could possibly go wrong? Turns out, a lot. Calico proves that good intentions don't automatically lead to good products, with its short development period leading to a game that feels more and more undercooked at every turn.",2020-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 5fe3d3738add7352830ff572,GameSpot,Heidi Kemps,50,The fluffy pastel-candy aesthetic and charming setting of Calico is soured by simplistic gameplay.,2020-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 5fe3d1658add7352830ff570,TheSixthAxis,Drea Bunce,80,"Calico is a wonderfully weird and whimsical game. With a few tweaks to the rendering of the game, a few glitch fixes, and the ability to customise the controls, it would be an ideal island to visit for a few hours at a time. If only I could get my Animal Crossing island to have the same atmosphere…",2020-12-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 6006eaa90f8974118c9387e2,Screen Rant,Laura Gray,30,Calico is a café simulator that has a few issues.,2020-12-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 5fe21ede8add7352830ff403,But Why Tho?,Jason Flatt,80,"Calico is nothing grand or over the top, but that’s the point. This small, quaint game is filled with lovely people and adorable animals for you to pet, collect, and ride as you resolve simple tasks and sell cute pastries in a beautiful little world.",2020-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 5fdceb2b8add7352830fefdc,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,80,"Calico is a magical game about witches, cats, cute villagers and a cat café, what more could you want! While there is no denying that Calico has a few problems on the Switch, I hope this is a game that will be regularly updated and more added to the game in future. If you’re looking for a game to get lost in a whimsical, magical pink infused world where you can wear cats as hats then Calico is the game for you.",2020-12-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,32bb24ce7e564ddaac76a4a41d7efc1d 5f03715bd88e035744c19a7f,Entertainium,Gareth Brading,,"Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories is clunky, broken and buggy. The framerate regularly struggles to stay in the high 20s. It’s ugly, with small, bland environments and some occasionally finicky controls. And yet despite all this, Disaster Report 4 is remarkably engaging, using a variety of small scale stories and encounters put together against the backdrop of a cataclysmic earthquake. Disaster Report 4 might be technically lacking in a lot of areas, but it is stuffed full of heart.",2020-07-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5ee3688ac28b1c4114c28428,FNintendo,André Reis,60,"Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories took a long time to reach us - more than nine years, to be exact. That said, it's undeniable that this game features interesting characters, a degree of freedom that's worth the praise and multiple endings that will get players to return to it over and over again. Unfortunately its technical execution is very far from ideal and the heavy, clunky and unstable way it runs will definitely put many players off, which is a shame because Disaster Report 4 gets a lot of things right.",2020-06-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5f21db19d88e035744c1c59a,oprainfall,,60,"In the end, I enjoyed my overall time with Disaster Report 4. I spent a little over 15 hours with the game and it was a truly interesting experience. I still don’t think it’s worth $60 whatsoever. Nevertheless, if you want to go on a unique journey and you happen to have a PS4 or a decent computer, I’d definitely recommend trying out the game should it go on sale. It’s most definitely an experience worth going on at least once if you’re curious. Disaster Report 4 has its own special sort of charm regardless of not being the highest quality title performance-wise.",2020-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5effaba1d88e035744c196d6,Marooners' Rock,Matt Kowalski,66,Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories is definitely not worth the $60 retail price but it would be worth picking up in the $20 to $40 range.,2020-05-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5eabe189bdf729557ef4a2c4,Pardis Game,Shahab Zareei,40,"Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories starts with a promise to let us experience a massive disaster first hand, and challenge our sense of morality in the face of such a catastrophe. However, the game almost immediately reveals itself to be shallow and underdeveloped in almost every aspect—from game mechanics and graphics, to story and performance. Perhaps a less ambitious and more focused development could have produced a unique game, but as it is now, we cannot recommend Disaster Report 4 to anyone",2020-05-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5eaeeedbbdf729557ef4a4d3,GBAtemp,Scarlet Bell,100,"Disaster Report 4 is a game like no other. Undeniably flawed both technically and mechanically, I cannot in good nature recommend it to anybody, and yet I find myself recommending it to every person to ask.",2020-04-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5ea5bc00bdf729557ef496de,BaziCenter,,45,"Disaster Report 4, as it name suggests, is nothing more than a disaster. There are some good here and there throughout the game, but they are not enough to overcome the many shortcomings that the game is suffering from.",2020-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5ea2ac81bdf729557ef4955f,TheSixthAxis,Miguel Moran,40,"Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories has solid ideas, but very few that manifest themselves properly.",2020-04-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 6254ea7f008489e208d7fb78,Capsule Computers,Travis Bruno,60,Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories is an absurd game that is rough around the edges but manages to pull itself together nice enough to tell a survival story unlike any other.,2020-04-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5ea1aeebbdf729557ef493cd,TechRaptor,William Worrall,60,"While Disaster Report 4 is a very stiff and jerky game, it is at least entertaining. Just don't try to play it twice.",2020-04-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5efe59fed88e035744c19362,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,50,Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories isn’t quite a disaster but it does have quite a few things wrong with it you need to keep in mind before jumping in. Getting to visit a Japan hit by disaster and have the opportunity to interact and choose whether to help people can be fun. It’s just a shame that the game looks and performs poorly and has some questionable design choices and writing in it.,2020-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e998ad2bdf729557ef48ab4,GamingBolt,Alec Benner,40,"There's a certain earnestness to Disaster Report 4 that can be charming, but that charm only goes so far, and the game's dull mechanics and poor design overstay their welcome.",2020-04-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e983787bdf729557ef48965,Hobby Consolas,,50,Disaster Report 4 Summer Memories fails both as a survival game and a visual novel. It suffers from many technical issues (sometimes it feels like a PS2 game) and a slow pace.,2020-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e978509bdf729557ef48928,GameMAG,,70,"Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories is a hard-fought project that captures your attention thanks to interesting characters, violent scenes, well-written situations during a global disaster and great gameplay. So in this case the graphics and bugs doesn't matters.",2020-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e975a92bdf729557ef488fd,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,35,"For a game that has so perfectly captured the atmosphere of a disaster movie, Disaster Report 4 sure is a disappointing mess. The wonky animations, clipping issues, and uncooperative camera are unfortunate to see for sure, but they pale in comparison to how bad the core gameplay is. It's essentially a fluffed up walking simulator with some very light puzzle solving, where the puzzle is you figuring out which NPC to go to next to advance the story.",2020-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e972d2bbdf729557ef4889e,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Steve Hogarty,,"Disaster Report 4 depicts a strange and consequence-averse crisis, in which you’re usually little more than a hapless observer.",2020-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e945554bdf729557ef48617,Hardcore Gamer,Jason Bohn,50,What players might expect out of Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories and what it actually is are two entirely different things.,2020-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5ea0cdd5bdf729557ef492c0,PC Invasion,,60,"Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories is not a good game. Its design is archaic, its presentation is lacking, and its story is nonsensical. But anyone who enjoys janky, weird games will very likely have a good time with it. It might not be quality, but it's often very entertaining.",2020-04-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5effa04bd88e035744c196ae,Cram-Gaming,Andrew Banks,60,"Is it a fun game? Not really. Is it intriguing? In a way. Is it worth buying at the full price? Certainly not. I would suggest if the usual gaming tropes aren’t scratching a gaming itch during this Coronavirus world lock-down right now, then you might find some enjoyment against this weird tree.",2020-04-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e934a4ebdf729557ef484b2,Metro GameCentral,,30,"There are still glimpses of the original's charm, and the potential of an earthquake-surviving simulator is made clear, but this tonally awkward, disaster of a game doesn't get close to realising it.",2020-04-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e934925bdf729557ef4847a,Eurogamer,Martin Robinson,75,"Its shortcomings far outweigh its merits, but what merits they are - Disaster Report 4 is silly, humane and utterly charming.",2020-04-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e8ef238bdf729557ef47ee0,PlayStation Universe,Neil Bolt,70,"Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories is not the most refined game you'll find in 2020, falling short on multiple technical levels, but its blend of personal dramas and crisis management with slivers of wit and absurdity makes for a surprisingly impactful disaster movie-inspired experience that is arguably one that's difficult to find elsewhere.",2020-04-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e9f48bfbdf729557ef49062,Gamerweb.pl,Konrad Noga,45,"Not always I have a chance to review a game the title of which could be used as well as a title for my review. While playing Disaster Report 4 I truly felt like a reporter witnessing a tragedy first-hand since the game is a small catastrophe in almost every aspect. That being said, it is also virtually impossible not to develop a love-hate relationship with it because of how bonkers its story gets.",2020-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5ee40867c28b1c4114c285ff,Hey Poor Player,Francis DiPersio,60,"In many ways, Disaster Report 4 lives up to its name. Sure, it’s a disaster, but it’s a disaster with heart. It’s a buggy, technically-flawed mess that somehow, seemingly against all odds, manages to pull you in with its charming characters and compelling narrative. If you can overlook its unpolished nature and a few questionable design choices to experience a game unlike anything else on the Switch, you may just enjoy this quirky and chaotic adventure.",2020-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e934486bdf729557ef483fc,USgamer,Caty McCarthy,40,"In paring down the campy charm of the series before it, Disaster Report 4's more serious tone often crumbles like the very buildings you find yourself running away from.",2020-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e91fc1dbdf729557ef482f1,LadiesGamers.com,Rio Fox,75,"I found it quite difficult. This was due to the fact I couldn’t understand some of the logic behind why this triggers that, or that triggers this. I thoroughly have enjoyed the time I have spent on this game and I will definitely be continuing until I finish it! And then, perhaps, play again and see what I missed or could do differently this time!",2020-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e8cdcafbdf729557ef47cdf,Nintendo Times,Jay Kittelson,40,BAD - No. Just…. No. Find something else to play. Terrible controls on top of poor writing on top of confusing and boring gameplay makes Disaster Report 4 a game I wouldn’t pick up in the bargain bin where they give you 99% off.,2020-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e8c97c9bdf729557ef47bb2,Nintendo Life,Pete Davison,60,"If you can fight past the technical shortcomings – which, it's worth stating, are pretty considerable – then you'll find an experience that's totally unique on Switch, and that's no mean feat when you consider the depth of the console's library.",2020-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5f0de187d88e035744c1aa43,8Bit/Digi,Stan Rezaee,80,Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories is a unique experience that allows players to create their own story of surviving an earthquake.,2020-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e8b6ef4bdf729557ef479be,Push Square,,30,"Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories is an absolute mess from start to finish. The puzzles that stand in the way of your progress are almost universally illogical leading to an experience that frustrates throughout. This would perhaps – at a push – be worth persevering with if the story were engaging enough, but the tale told here is so silly that it could have been generated by pulling plot twists out of a hat. Throw in a creepy vibe, crummy production values, and dodgy controls, and you're left with an unmitigated disasterpiece that you should avoid like it's got the coronavirus.",2020-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e8b6772bdf729557ef4799e,Backlog Battle,,,"It breaks my heart to admit that Disaster Report 4 is a game that I had a really difficult time getting into. I felt that the game’s rocky, torn apart atmosphere is a fitting metaphor that represents its many disparate ideas just not quite coming together in the end. I do believe that patient players who can see past its many issues will find a game that delivers a unique and interesting take on adventure games. But I highly encourage the rest of us - especially at its going price at launch - to download and play the available demo and make a decision based on their experience there. Despite this, I am still glad to have experienced this game overall, and I am optimistic about the series’ future! No other game tries to tackle this kind of subject matter than Disaster Report does, and I am hoping that, if a sequel is in the works, that its developers focus on making it a tighter, more cohesive experience.",2020-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e8b6763bdf729557ef4799c,Pure Nintendo,,80,"I see great potential in Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories! I do think that there will be patches to fix the frame rate, and maybe even DLC chapters continuing the story.",2020-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e8b43fdbdf729557ef4796d,GameSpew,,40,"There are a few highlights, but Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories has so many rough edges, broken mechanics and frustrating, counter-intuitive elements that it’s anything but memorable.",2020-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e8b145abdf729557ef4792a,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,95,"Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories was so much bigger and more in-depth than I originally thought it would be. Try and find your way home as you abuse desperate people or try to help those in need, the way you react and deal with the various situations all comes down to your own personality. Although the core narrative is set in stone, only deviating at set waypoints, the comedic and down-right silly interactions you can have are all rather unique and special. I’m very grateful that we were able to experience this fantastic game, easily one of my favourite games of the year so far.",2020-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e8ac1f0bdf729557ef477f6,GamesFinest,,60,"Pity. I was really looking forward to the release of 'Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories'. The title lured me by the exciting premise of not being a hero who defies a supernatural threat, but simply a man who faces a devastating natural disaster. Basically, 'Disaster Report 4' delivers exactly that and in its best moments, the title knows how to make your pulse race. Unfortunately, these moments are rare, or they are undermined by the poor technique and presentation. Far too often I found myself thinking that a sequence could have been potentially outstanding if the antiquated game mechanics hadn't gotten in the way. All great approaches are thus nipped in the bud, which I regretted painfully when testing. Not only the playful rays of hope suffer from this deficient technical framework - the entire game ailments from dusty mechanics. In all regularity we wander aimlessly through the shattered areas of the city, with no clue as to how to proceed. This helplessness also runs through various other game principles, which often leads to frustration. Nevertheless, especially sensitive scenes drew me to the controller again and again and made me sigh, how unfortunate it is, that such promising potential remained untapped.",2020-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e8aa932bdf729557ef477e4,GameSpace,Ed Orr,70,"Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories is a unique, sometimes earth-shattering experience. It doesn’t get everything right but it’s the nearest you’ll ever want to get to an earthquake and that works for me.",2020-04-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e87d637bdf729557ef47547,EGM,Mollie L Patterson,40,"With the game finally completed and released to the world after nine long years, Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories marks the return of Granzella's cult classic series about surviving natural disasters. This time around, the team has traded action set pieces in for a more personal look at the human toll of horrific events—but they've done so without injecting enough humanity into that new direction to make it truly work.",2020-04-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e87293ebdf729557ef4743f,Gameblog,Filipe Da Silva Barbosa,40,"Initially meant to be released in 2011, Disaster Report 4 was not worth the wait. The Switch version of the game is a complete mess (old-timey textures, frequent FPS drops...) and the experience is not very captivating overall, gameplay-wise. The only appeal of the game is in its atmosphere, paradoxally slow-moving and contemplative.",2020-04-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e8718afbdf729557ef4742b,GameGrin,Alan Wen,60,"At best, Disaster Report 4 recalls the mundane and absurd human dramas seen in Yakuza and Deadly Premonition, though shares more of the latter's rough low-budget execution. Ultimately, it's an acquired taste but might just scrape through on its peculiar charms to be a cult favourite.",2020-04-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5e859eeebdf729557ef47146,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,50,Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories is a mess of a game.,2020-04-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,1f37fe4e0f784f928d2811f44417dacc 5d86804893765d67787a9673,Pure Nintendo,,70,Scrap is a fun little game with more content promised to be released in the future. It's priced at $4.99 which is the most you'd want to spend on it since it is pretty short,2019-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,e8f40aec9dbe49d4a3e98a9908382fdb 5d86804893765d67787a9682,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,40,"Indie games that don't do enough with already established formulas are disappointing and unfortunately, Scrap is one such game.",2019-07-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,e8f40aec9dbe49d4a3e98a9908382fdb 5d86804893765d67787a9680,Screen Rant,Marcus Stewart,50,Scrap offers respectable auto-running fun but its barebones package and short length hold it back from being anything but forgettable.,2019-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,e8f40aec9dbe49d4a3e98a9908382fdb 5d867c0693765d677878e89e,TeamSmores,Ryan Kennedy,67,"this is a good looking game with decent gameplay, but just way overpriced. If this game was $15-$20 not nearly as many people would be complaining about it. You can look past the repetitive gameplay or lack of content at that price, but at a full AAA game price, it will be judged at a different level. I'm not even saying avoid this game, but just don't spend too much money on it. If you can get it for less than $20, then that's a pretty good deal.",2018-06-09T04:00:00.000Z,False,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e89b,Impulsegamer,James Coles,32,"Perhaps this review seems a little harsh but please bear in mind that Extinction is a terrible game that is retailing close to one hundred dollars. That is, without question, day-light robbery. This mess isn't even worth close to half of that, in fact, I wouldn't even recommend playing it for free. Sure, there are worse games out there, but how anyone in good conscience could greenlight Extinction's release at the price of a Triple-A game is insulting.",2018-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0793765d677878e8a1,Digiato,,45,"Extinction could be an entertaining experience, but only for the first couple of hours. after that, everything becomes awfully repetitive and the fact that you have to pay 60 bucks for such a mess is enough reason to stay away from it.",2018-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e895,Digital Chumps,Peter Taylor,40,There is so much potential in Extinction but it's all wasted. It's such a shame to see a game with some seriously fun ideas turn into something that is such a drudgery to play.,2018-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e890,CGMagazine,Lane Martin,30,"While Extinction is technically a game, I'm pretty sure it's an April Fool's prank gone too far.",2018-04-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e88b,CFG Games,Preston Evans,42,"This game had some interesting buzz at E3 2017, Does it stack up? Checkout Preston's review on Extinction.",2018-04-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e885,Jump Dash Roll,Andrew Phillips,40,"Any initial excitement is washed away within the first hour or two, giving way to repetition, boredom and often complete frustration. Extinction had great potential but sadly comes up way short.",2018-04-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e87e,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,25,"It may be blanketed with a great art style and some slick animation, but what lies underneath is an incredibly boring and repetitive game. The frustrating controls and movement also do not help.",2018-04-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e872,ZTGD,Ken McKown,50,"Extinction is a game that feels like a novel idea that didn't get fully fleshed out. I wanted to love it, but the repetition really drags it down. At a lower price or with a little more variety to the encounters this game could have been something special. As it stands though it is nigh impossible to recommend it.",2018-04-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0293765d677878e6ba,SomHráč.sk,Róbert Herda,50,"Extinction appeared as a rather interesting title, but there must have been serious problems during the development. The promising concept hasn't been transformed into a successful result.",2018-04-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0793765d677878e8a9,PowerUp!,Matthew Manchester,50,"As a game, it sits somewhere between an indie title and AAA. Unfortunately, its priced as AAA which in my opinion it falls short of.",2018-04-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e888,Invision Community,Aidan Bates,40,"Overall, Extinction gets a 4/10, it is a good attempt at trying something new in gaming, but sadly that something new is picked from a monopolised genre of titans. Gameplay is chunky, the soundtrack is samey, levels are repetitive alongside the combat with skill progression feeling unrewarding.",2018-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e881,Geeks Under Grace,Joe Morgan,40,"Extinction is a fun game premise plagued with camera problems, occasional bugs, and aimless mission design. Taking down a 40-foot tall Ravenii can be satisfying, but there isn't much to hang your hat on after that. This would've been much more palatable as a budget title.",2018-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e875,Windows Central,Brendan Lowry,40,"Extinction is fun for a few hours, but it's not even close to being worth the asking price.",2018-04-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e87b,Cerealkillerz,Gabriel Bogdan,65,Extinction uses so many good ideas of other games and executes them poorly and manages to combine it with a whole new level of repetition. Even the other Game Modes it offers don't offer any replay value for the already overpriced title.,2018-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,False,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e870,GameCrate,David Jagneaux,53,Extinction is a derivative and uninspired game not worth the $60 price tag.,2018-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e865,Worth Playing,Phillip Moyer,42,"As a whole, Extinction is a game built around plenty of promising ideas, but the execution fails to live up to its promises on almost every single point. It's hard to shake the feeling that Iron Galaxy didn't provide the game with the resources it needed to come close to reaching the heights it was aiming for. That's a shame, since all we're left with is a massive skeleton of a game that could have held some real meat. Ultimately, Extinction is not worth buying, especially at its absurd $60 price point.",2018-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0593765d677878e849,Digitally Downloaded,,40,"Ultimately, Extinction is a game which just feels bad to play.",2018-04-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e892,Game News Plus,Umut Uyurkulak,58,"Extinction is a game with potential which was ruined by bad pricing and bad gameplay/story decisions. It could've been a better game if it had a cheaper price with more features. However, in its state, it only fails to be an impressive game. If you are a huge fan of action games, and if you don't mind repetitive gameplay with weak storyline, but with good graphics and sound effects, you can go ahead and try it. Otherwise, I'd recommend waiting for an update or a discount.",2018-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,False,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e883,Generación Xbox,,68,Extinction is the fearsome Giant that stumbles over your expectations and shatters them. Its careful aesthetics and its original design are languished in the face of flat and uncharismatic missions. Its frantic gameplay collides with design flaws and leaves this third attempt by Iron Galaxy in a simple try.,2018-04-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0593765d677878e84d,Gamers Heroes,,40,"Extinction is a tough sell at its current price point of $60. If you enjoy killing giant monsters, wait for a massive price drop or pick up Attack on Titan 2 instead.",2018-04-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e859,3DNews,Денис Щенников,40,"Unfortunately, Extinction is an example of a good idea executed poorly. Better luck next time.",2018-04-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e862,TrueAchievements,Mark Delaney,60,"They might be giants, but they're definitely boring.",2018-04-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e878,BaziCenter,Kaveh Eskandari,60,"Extinction is full of wasted potential, and while some ideas and gameplay mechanics might be interesting at first, almost none of them are executed properly. Good visuals and some platforming fun are all that Extinction can offer.",2018-04-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0793765d677878e8a3,OnlySP,Chris Hepburn,60,"Extinction has a lot of potential to be more than it is. While the title is worth playing, it could strive for better. The lack of guidance in the beginning and the learning curve can be tough for new players to acclimatise to. However, after a few hours of learning, some of the frustration drops away, and the game becomes more fun because the player starts honing their skills. Trying to take down the Ravenii as quickly as possible to save the city before rushing to the next giant can be stressful, but it is an enjoyable kind of stress. Similarly, facing off against two or more Ravenii can be a fun challenge, forcing different strategies, such as attacking the more weakly armored first or severing a leg so the player can focus their attention on the other ogre. The problems that hold Extinction back may be a make-it-or-break-it point for some players. The inconsistency in using the whip can bring exasperation, and the lack of varied game modes can become boring. Furthermore, the predominantly single-button combat system is lackluster because far greater complexity can easily be envisioned for a game of this type. Having more ways to perform sweeping attacks for crowd control or stronger direct attacks might make the physical act of play more enjoyable. With more varied game modes, a more in-depth combat system, and redesigned traversal mechanics, Extinction could stand out, but, in its current state, it simply exists.",2018-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e85f,GearNuke,Muhammad Ali Bari,55,"Extinction feels like a game that could have been a fun side project for a studio developed on a modest budget, instead of being sold at full price as a retail game that struggles to offer enticing content for its asking price.",2018-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e85c,Game Volt,Mohamed Ashmawy,55,"In fact, Extinction looks more like a trial version than a full-fledged game. Everything in the title is so simple that everyone will feel bored and repetitive.",2018-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0593765d677878e843,Gaming on PC,David Dominguez,45,"Extinction’s dated presentation, repetitive mission objectives and clunky gameplay mechanics conspire to bring down what could have been a decent alternative to Koei Tecmo’s Attack on Titan games.",2018-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0593765d677878e83c,Sirus Gaming,Jarren Navarrete,60,Extinction ultimately falls short for the hype that it attracted.,2018-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,False,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0593765d677878e831,GBAtemp,Pranavsingh Dhunnoo,65,An 'Attack on Titan' wannabe that falls short with its repetitive gameplay and poorly developed plot.,2018-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0593765d677878e82b,GameGrin,Tyler Schurwan,60,"While not an awful game, this is definitely not something I'm going to be overtly suggesting to my friends. IThe game is made up of a simple kind of fun and not any sort of deep and meaningful systems or mechanics. Topped off with a generic and negligible story, Extinction only manages to keep its head above water due to how fun chopping up ogres can be.",2018-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0593765d677878e828,Pardis Game,Mohammad Taghavi,60,"Extinction has its ups and downs. There's a lot to its different modes and its long story campaign, but its foundation is lacking and it eventually gets boring after a while. The 60$ price tag is also way too much for the current market! More than anything, Extinction reminds me of smartphone games: full of content but lacking in other aspects. Maybe it would've been better for it to be released on smartphones but right now, compared to games like Attack on Titan 2 and Shadow of the Colossus, it hasn't got much to say.",2018-04-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e854,The Jimquisition,Jim Sterling,,This is an absolute horror show of a game and I cannot recommend anybody buy it or even accept it for free. Sod this Attack on Titan ripoff.,2018-04-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e898,Cultured Vultures,Ashley Bates,40,"Extinction wants to be a variety of different games, and fucks up with every single one. A haphazard gathering of multiple genres, Extinction fails to develop the multiple aspects of itself, leaving behind a game that's underwhelming at best and frustrating at worst.",2018-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0693765d677878e851,PSX Brasil,Bruno Henrique Vinhadel,50,"Despite the good inspirations that Extinction appears to have, everything is misused and have no originality when executed. The gameplay is flawed at crucial moments and the story does not develop enough to become interesting. It is sad to see that a game with potential gets lost in basic mistakes and that it is not worth the price that is charged at its launch.",2018-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0593765d677878e84f,Use a Potion,,53,"Extinction is an underwhelming experience that, despite having a great concept, simply feels far too repetitive in design. Add to that a range of minor frustrations, and you’ll find that your time with the game won’t always be an enjoyable one. There’s no doubting that it does have its moments where it shines, with some of the initial encounters against the Ravenii proving to be exciting and action-packed affairs. One you’ve seen it once though, doing the same thing over and over again across the same old environments hardly makes for a thrilling gameplay experience.",2018-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0593765d677878e84b,Hu3br,,50,"Exctinction tries to do a lot of interesting things with its combo system, but its procedural generated maps, lackluster campaign, reliance on Giants to give any sense of accomplishment and overly repetitive gameplay loop are its downfall",2018-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0593765d677878e846,Game Informer,Andrew Reiner,55,"The David vs. Goliath angle starts out strong, but ends up recycling the concept over and over",2018-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0593765d677878e83f,Player2.net.au,Matt Hewson,,"Despite a promising setup and some nice enemy design Extinction fails to entertain in any meaningful matter. Once the initial thrill of taking down a giant orc wears off, the games many many frustrations take over and players are left with a mess of half-baked ideas and poor mechanics.",2018-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d867c0593765d677878e837,VGProfessional,"Luciano Rahal,Nazih Fares",62,"If you hope of a thrilling adventure with intense battles against giants with EXTINCTION, then I hope you're ready for the disappointment. The race against the clock aspect of the game really kills all the interest and the pleasure to face the giants, and with really subpar graphics and not much to do, it's difficult to justify the price range.",2018-04-10T04:00:00.000Z,False,0a687e1cf9c44f2dab63efb4afc4b140 5d86737e93765d6778758bcb,Spoil Everything,Isaac López,69,"As an experience Pulse its really interesting, but at the end the game feels more as an unfinished concept than a finished game.",2015-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 5d86737e93765d6778758bd0,Cubed3,Thom Compton,40,"Pulse, if nothing else, doesn't feel finished. It feels like an alpha build that got pushed out so early it may have upset Early Access customers. While it obviously has potential (it's walked away with awards, after all), it feels largely incomplete, and like it should have been pushed through play-testing a bit further. If it gets some more depth, or, at least, if the depth it has gets fixed up and becomes more cohesive, it may live up to a lot of the hype it's generated. Until then, it's a game that exemplifies that just because an idea is good, it doesn't mean the product will be.",2015-11-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 5d86737e93765d6778758bd3,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,40,A faithfully promising concept with an ultimately (at the very least) questionable execution.,2015-11-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 5d86737e93765d6778758be4,The Escapist,Nick Monroe,60,"Playing a blind girl helped me see how challenging it was, but I wish I saw a reason to care about the world Eva lived in.",2015-11-03T05:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 5d86737e93765d6778758bce,COGconnected,Paul Sullivan,40,"Sadly, Pulse is a linear experience, with a critical route that must be followed. Curiosity sapped.",2015-11-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 5d86737e93765d6778758c09,The Skinny,Liam Patrick Hainey,40,"Pulse's greatest sin is its failure to deliver on its grandiose promise. This could be a serviceable adventure but there isn't a section of the game that goes by without provoking the thought ""this could have been something much more"" and that pervasive feeling of disappointment is hugely damaging to the overall experience.",2015-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 5d86737e93765d6778758bd6,gameranx,Michael Fossbakk,,An interesting mechanical conceit that does little to build on itself.,2015-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 5d86737e93765d6778758be7,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,70,"Pulse is a great idea, translating the isolation of being blind into a funky adventure of discovery. It's just not much more than that really, as the concept can be short-sighted in the long run.",2015-10-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 5d86737e93765d6778758bea,Destructoid,Jed Whitaker,65,"If Pulse had a longer, more in-depth story with evolving gameplay, it would be easily recommendable. As it stands now, it feels more like a proof-of-concept than a full-fledged game.",2015-10-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 5d86737e93765d6778758bc8,We Got This Covered,Andrew Heaton,60,"What Pixel Pi Games have with Pulse is a charming tale of peril and danger, all thrown squarely at a character with a major disadvantage.",2015-10-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,f060c900b80441fda67a7d986c327905 5d86738293765d6778758cdb,Cubed3,Ofisil,30,"Peter Moorhead's creation looks and - besides the lacklustre voice-acting - sounds good, but, in terms of plot, it's terrible; and not just because it's not handled well, but because it doesn't even exist! Murder pretends that it explores the boundaries of morality, free will, conscience, and, perception, when, in reality, it's nothing but a highly self-important product that throws these topics out of the window.",2016-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5d86738293765d6778758ce1,The Digital Fix,Rob Kershaw,50,"There is potential here, but Murder is too brief to be satisfying.",2015-10-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5d86738293765d6778758cd3,God is a Geek,Dale Emasiri,75,An interesting use of gaming as a medium to deliver a comic book style of narrative.,2015-10-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,72266ee0bb6f46b3b81f787f31eef633 5fff1dca0f8974118c9382b8,Culture of Gaming,,20,"Supermash will inevitably go down in the annals of gaming history as wasted potential. It presents itself with a can’t miss the concept, but manages to miss on all accounts.",2021-01-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,f08e4c3a18b546568ccd07997590bee3 5ffce1450f8974118c938064,KeenGamer,Brittni W. Willett,95,"Presenting SuperMash. The classics have gotten a facelift for 2021 in this medley inspired game. Create your own unique and randomized assortments in all your favourite genres, perfect for old and new gamers alike. I couldn't put this one down!",2021-01-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,f08e4c3a18b546568ccd07997590bee3 5f3ac1cd59864725e2d733ce,Geeks Under Grace,Damien Chambers,60,SuperMash is a unique and ambitious title that does some things right but at the expense of many other elements of the game,2020-07-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,f08e4c3a18b546568ccd07997590bee3 5edfa952c28b1c4114c27c97,Pure Nintendo,Heath Shusterman-Zimmerman,60,"My time with SuperMash was interesting, to say the least. Some mashups were extremely fun, while others were just boring. I have to say it is a game that is going to give you a different experience almost every time you play, and while story mode isn't too intriguing, I can't say fully it is a bad game. That said, I couldn't say that it is an amazing game either. The concept was a valid attempt of an idea, however many times; the mashes felt bland. As it sits even with the promise of DLC, I'm not sure it is worth the asking price of $19.99.",2020-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,f08e4c3a18b546568ccd07997590bee3 61ca85709e5c48c548d6889d,Nerfeados,David Infante,,"SuperMash show a lot of interesting ideas with its gameplay, but after a long time of play some of its mechanics can feel dated or might go to common places which affects its efficiency in the long run.",2020-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,f08e4c3a18b546568ccd07997590bee3 5ec53973c28b1c4114c26174,ZTGD,Ken McKown,80,Quote not yet available,2020-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,f08e4c3a18b546568ccd07997590bee3 5efa40cfd88e035744c18e68,Fintendo,Antti Nikkilä,30,"""Sloppy Mash Brothers.""",2020-05-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,f08e4c3a18b546568ccd07997590bee3 5ebcde41bdf729557ef4af86,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,40,"An awesome game premise will only get you so far and unfortunately, SuperMash doesn't really live up to its clever foundation.",2020-05-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,f08e4c3a18b546568ccd07997590bee3 5ebb0e2dbdf729557ef4ae33,PlayStation LifeStyle,George Foster,40,"SuperMash is an unfortunate example of a concept working better on paper than in execution. Whilst the mashing system is fun to mess around with and watch the first few times, that magic quickly wears off and all you're left with is the poorest imitations of great game genres.",2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,f08e4c3a18b546568ccd07997590bee3 5eb818a1bdf729557ef4abcc,Nintendo Life,Oliver Reynolds,40,SuperMash is a great idea that feels squandered thanks to poor execution.,2020-05-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,f08e4c3a18b546568ccd07997590bee3 5ebd7771bdf729557ef4b06d,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,40,"While some of the mashes show some fun combinations of genre tropes, the majority of what you'll play in SuperMash is a bit of a mess.",2020-05-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,f08e4c3a18b546568ccd07997590bee3 5eb597c4bdf729557ef4ab27,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,50,"Imagine playing a Zelda game where Link can only swing his sword once every two seconds! There are dozens of cards to unlock that can let you customize the characters, environments, and even music of a given Mash, but these are mostly single use and still don't make for a very fun time. There may very well be countless Mashes you can produce with the tools on offer, but they aren't different enough from one another. If you're curious and don't mind a variety of fairly shallow experiences, you might consider SuperMash-ing the eShop purchase button. Otherwise, maybe stick to the Monster Mash.",2020-05-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,f08e4c3a18b546568ccd07997590bee3 5eb56bf8bdf729557ef4aae6,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,80,"All in all, SuperMash succeeds because, even though it might have some flaws in its technical department, it’s still a fantastic idea that leaves a lot of room for experimentation and replayability. I have already played more than fifty mishmashes and I feel I have only scratched the surface of what this game has to offer.",2020-05-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,f08e4c3a18b546568ccd07997590bee3 5e29ff19c25afe0e75c3065f,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,40,"SuperMash is a real mess when it comes to playing and creating games. Most mixes are so random that sometimes orders and scripts contradict each other and make it unplayable. The story mode does not contribute anything and the way to share levels with other users is not appropriate for a game of this type. The effort is appreciated, but cannot be recommended in these conditions.",2020-01-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,f08e4c3a18b546568ccd07997590bee3 5e1756e8117f2f0cdf3db65a,TechRaptor,Trevor Whalen,40,"SuperMash has an intriguing concept but the execution - the several genre ""mashes"" you make and play - are uninteresting and shallow.",2020-01-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,f08e4c3a18b546568ccd07997590bee3 5e0d134a71f25c74e7326515,GameSpace,James Evans,50,"SuperMash is a unique concept – what do you get when you smush together two different genres of games? In this case, a mixed bag. ",2019-12-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,f08e4c3a18b546568ccd07997590bee3 5dfd51f4239b721b0efda666,GameSpot,Alessandro Barbosa,30,"Supermash's promise of a limitless supply of genre mashed games can't mask their shallow, repetitive, and uninteresting gameplay.",2019-12-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,f08e4c3a18b546568ccd07997590bee3 5df80c94239b721b0efd94a7,Destructoid,Kevin McClusky,50,"Unfortunately, SuperMash is a game where the concept is better than the execution. While the spritework and chiptunes are nice, the gameplay holds the whole thing back; a big problem when the gameplay is supposed to be the main feature. Ironically, the mashed-up games usually end up being less than the sum of their parts.",2019-12-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,f08e4c3a18b546568ccd07997590bee3 5dc1874a7f2bb94cfe4bdcbb,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,84,A game for adults and children... but your children might beat you at it... frequently!,2019-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,9a078d3bda8a490abbe4a2aa8e9c94ee 5dad9a6d55d472465cea07c2,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,45,"Ready Set Heroes has a good concept, but the execution doesn't match up to the ideas with an over-reliance on the players familiarity with in game language, combined with unresponsive controls and frustrating gameplay",2019-10-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,9a078d3bda8a490abbe4a2aa8e9c94ee 5da825a6c7c36e55d01edd30,TrueGaming,,35,"I was surprised by how weak and limited this game was, it becomes boring and repetitive in the matter of minutes.If you are looking for a fun couch co-op or multiplayer experience, look elsewhere. this isn't worth your time or money.",2019-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,9a078d3bda8a490abbe4a2aa8e9c94ee 5da35b0542a7a622bb5fe069,Push Square,Stephen Tailby,40,"There's imagination on show here, but right now, it's not something we can recommend. ",2019-10-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,9a078d3bda8a490abbe4a2aa8e9c94ee 6059efbfcfbed43e4646506d,Movies Games and Tech,Wyatt J. Sinclair,50,"According to the developer, there are three different endings depending on how you decide the fates of our subjects. I played through the game twice and made totally opposite decisions in both playthroughs, but still ended up with the same ending. It is entirely possible that there is a certain combination of decisions that need to be made to achieve a different ending, but there is absolutely no indication in the game to say what you “should” do. The team behind Those Who Remain clearly have a love for psychological horror. While I believe they have a good starting point, this entry may be better left in the dark.",2021-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5f58378af7c1f130627f59a7,Geeks Under Grace,,75,"Those Who Remain is a strong horror game, but it's not for everyone.",2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5f0c7ce2d88e035744c1a516,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,45,"Those Who Remain is another trip to a bloody past, but this horror game just is not good enough.",2020-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5f05bddcd88e035744c19de6,TheSixthAxis,Steve C,50,"Those Who Remain is difficult to recommend, but there is an interesting meditation on guilt, redemption, and judgement hidden amongst an unfortunate mass of clunky design and gameplay. It might even be that watching someone else play the game is the best way to enjoy it, so you won't have to fight the controls and frustrating checkpoints. Ultimately, the game itself fails to live up to the potential of its ideas. This is one that should remain on the shelf.",2020-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5eeba4b8d88e035744c17f3b,Rely On Horror,William Lockwood,60,"Those Who Remain is slightly above-average at best. While it has some effective scares and implements some good ideas, they're not enough to redeem it.",2020-06-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5eecf030d88e035744c18060,The Game Fanatics,Ben Runnings,68,"Those Who Remain is rough around the edges but there are a handful of standout moments that make it a journey worth taking, if you can get past those aforementioned edges.",2020-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ee81e2fc28b1c4114c288a4,Hey Poor Player,Jonathan Trussler,50,"Those Who Remain is a Frankenstein of cool concepts lifted from other horror games and shoddily reconstituted into a mishmash of mediocrity. It’s got some of the ingredients of a good horror game, but they mesh together like pizza and ice cream. Though the game doesn’t deserve to be cast into hell for eternity, it definitely has some mistakes that are hard to forgive.",2020-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ee931a4d88e035744c17c96,Attack of the Fanboy,Dean James,50,"Although it had some good ideas at the start, Those Who Remain feels like the most cookie cutter horror game possible that barely manages to present anything fresh enough to keep you interested across the six hour playtime.",2020-06-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ee5a5c5c28b1c4114c2871e,Blast Away the Game Review,Dustin Murphy,50,"This isn’t one to just rule out if you decide to go for it, the adventure itself is creepy, unsettling, and truly one I wish I could have enjoyed more than I did. Ultimately, it was let down by performance issues, a lack of variety in gameplay elements, and its overreliance on “search and obtain” mechanics. While there are a few amazingly designed puzzles, this is not one I can say will really pop out and draw you in.",2020-06-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ee3a5b0c28b1c4114c28543,GBAtemp,Ben Sellwood,40,"This is not a game that I would recommend to anyone other than really hardcore horror fans with a penchant for point-and-click style gameplay. While it has a nice little story going on throughout it just doesn't captivate or craft a memorable or original experience. I understand that it is inspired by classic supernatural films and TV series, but frankly, it just doesn't work to make Those who Remain an enjoyable game.",2020-06-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ee3803cc28b1c4114c28460,Hardcore Gamer,Fran Soto,50,Those Who Remain deserves major points for creativity of ideas and premise.,2020-06-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ee31350c28b1c4114c281d2,Screen Rant,Ty Sheedlo,30,"Those Who Remain doesn't have jump-scares, it has jump-yells. Yelling at the game for its clunky controls and puzzles. A new one around every corner.",2020-06-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5edf3481c28b1c4114c27bfc,Gaming Nexus,Lee Mehr,35,"From storytelling to game design, Those Who Remain's tepid approach to its overabundant tropes made me want to leave Dormont as soon as I arrived. My best advice to horror fans: ignore the exit—even if your tank is running low.",2020-06-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5edd1668c28b1c4114c27a34,3DNews,Денис Щенников,40,Those Who Remain is choking on its own mediocrity.,2020-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ef71963d88e035744c18bc7,Pure Playstation,Max Taylor,50,"Despite some inventive ideas, Those Who Remain is just another generic horror game, albeit one that offers little in the way of suspense or scares. While its puzzle design is at times inspired, disjointed storytelling, inconsistent visual design, and gameplay that often resigns itself to tedious busywork make for a frustratingly unfulfilling experience.",2020-06-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ef4e293d88e035744c18887,Unboxholics,Λεωνίδας Στραβάκος,50,"Those Who Remain tries to stand out (without admittedly putting much effort), but the multiple technical problems, the shallow mechanics, the repetitive gameplay, the atmosphere that disappears after the first hours, as well as the fact that from the beginning you can easily predict everything, make the whole experience indifferent, annoying and boring.",2020-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5edaaedcc28b1c4114c27890,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,40,"Although it has a clever premise and features nifty abstract scenarios, Those Who Remain is little more than an annoying adventure.",2020-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5edaa37fc28b1c4114c27884,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,15,"To put it simply, Those Who Remain is not a good horror game, not even an average horror game. It exemplifies everything that is wrong with the genre, including the tedious gameplay, tacked-on chase scenes, forced stealth sequences, and the shoddy puzzle design. And for a story-driven game, the writing here isn’t really that good. It’s got its moments, but the overall experience is one of mediocrity.",2020-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5eda7b91c28b1c4114c277b9,Shacknews,Brittany Vincent,50,"I'm a massive horror gaming fan, so it's disappointing when games continue to take the same paths in a bid to scare players. Those Who Remain is an example of wasting an interesting beginning and stretching it out over the entirety of a full-length adventure. It's just bland and mediocre – not awful – but forgettable, especially when there are so many better horror stories out there to be told.",2020-06-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ed9440dc28b1c4114c2768b,PlayStation LifeStyle,Rebecca Smith,45,All of these problems turn the game from something promising into a mediocre experience that's less psychological horror than it is torture. There are better horror experiences out there.,2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ed90bf1c28b1c4114c275f5,COGconnected,Lillian King,50,"Overall, Those Who Remain is fine. Just fine. It’s not terrible and doesn’t deserve to be hate-played or mocked or anything like that. Edward is a fine protagonist, the eerie atmosphere starts out strong and devolves to fine, and the gameplay is fine. I’m sure a lot of work went into this experience (I say this a lot, but I mean it), but unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be anything keeping this game safe from the gaping maw of irrelevance.",2020-06-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ed857a5c28b1c4114c2757e,WayTooManyGames,Heidi Hawes,65,"I wanted to like it, I really did, especially since the true premise of the game is pretty original. It could lend itself very well to other games in the future. Unfortunately, its fleeting moments of brilliance are lost within the dregs of tired horror tropes, inconsistency with its rules, uninspired gameplay mechanics, and an unfulfilling ending.",2020-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ed7f793c28b1c4114c2754f,GameSkinny,Mark Delaney,50,"Those Who Remain won't stay with you for long, but with some good scares and a story that twists more than I expected, it's a decent horror story for an evening.",2020-06-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ed698c4c28b1c4114c273a2,GameMAG,,50,"Those Who Remain is a trivial story about corruption and injustice. Trying to seem like a horror game, it is not able to scare even a schoolboy. Pixel hunting and a weak story cause only disappointment. However, from a small company that has not released a single notable project before, it was hardly worth waiting for pleasant surprises.",2020-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ed630dec28b1c4114c27311,Critical Hit,Darryn Bonthuys,55,"There's a good game buried within Those Who Remain's many shortcomings, but it blunders the final hundred meters of its dash for survival like a sorority girl outrunning a slasher in a forest filled with tree roots. Repetitive scenarios of item-hunting tarnish the more ingenious puzzles you're presented with, horror clichés sour an otherwise wonderfully tense atmosphere and a control scheme from hell drags a promising game back into the shadows, never to be seen again.",2020-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ee56022c28b1c4114c286d2,Expansive,,75,"This is a scrappy, occasionally interesting horror, that has the capacity to creep you out and make you jump. And it plays with some unexpected, fascinating themes that will at least give you something to think about. For those who remain and see it through to the end, that is.",2020-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5eda9225c28b1c4114c2785f,GameCrate,Nate Hohl,65,"It's easy to see what Camel 101 was going for as it constructed Those Who Remain's dark and foreboding world, but while the intent was noble, the execution leaves much to be desired. The game's low price point might appeal to someone who's desperate for a new game to play, but any wayward souls who come across the exit for Dormont while cruising the horror game highway should just keep on driving.",2020-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ed78cc6c28b1c4114c274ba,Gameblog,Filipe Da Silva Barbosa,60,"Apart from its frightful visuals and clanky controls, Those Who Remain is a somewhat interesting experience. The protagonist is literally asked to shed the light on its past as he plods through the ominous city of Dormont. Quite short though, the journey of Edward might give some cold sweats to the most fearless players.",2020-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ed520edc28b1c4114c271fd,Daily Star,"Dan Goad,James Wright",60,"There is an awful lot to like about Those Who Remain, but unfortunately, there is also a lot which will leave players deeply frustrated.",2020-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5f3bc1fe59864725e2d73527,GaminGuardian,Alberto Morales Palencia,48,"It is a pretty bad work within the genre that is compromised by various weak points. Although it might seem like it has an interesting premise, it won't take long to dilute like an effervescent tablet in a glass of water.",2020-05-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ed24b1ec28b1c4114c27003,GamingBolt,Alec Benner,60,"For those looking for a thoughtful and atmospheric horror story, Those Who Remain delivers in spades. Everyone else should approach with caution.",2020-05-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ed4fd4ec28b1c4114c271cc,Sirus Gaming,Jarren Navarrete,70,"Those Who Remain introduces an interesting thriller that is worth checking out. If you’re a fan of Silent Hill, Outlast, and Amnesia-like games, then this is definitely worth checking out.",2020-05-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 61c244c59e5c48c548d67471,IGN Spain,Marco Gonzálvez,50,Those Who Remain is presented as one of the most generic first-person horror adventures of the year and does not manage to be easy to recommend when there are so many works betting on similar ideas with a better execution.,2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5f735809cc71e361680c8ded,GAMEtainment,Matthias Postler,81,"Due to the uncertainty of what you actually do at the beginning of Those Who Remain and what it's all about, everything feels a bit like Twin Peaks at first. But the strong story soon picks up speed and makes sense in the end, which is comforting over the gameplay weaknesses. I give a clear recommendation for fans of the psycho-horror genre.",2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5f0ddabdd88e035744c1a9f3,Noisy Pixel,Victor Aparicio,65,"Those Who Remain leaves much to be desired and never pays off, no matter how many notes you read. Sure, there’s a decent narrative to discover within the game’s dark themes, but that is overshadowed by the sloppy structure and poor control scheme.",2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5f006147d88e035744c19772,Area Xbox,Sebastián Domínguez,80,"Those Who Remain is a first person horror game that offers a quite remarkable visual and sound proposal. The story, without being original, has many interesting elements that leave out the common place and offer you food for thought. But what Those Who Remain does best is create atmospheres. The mixture of all its elements make it cause real terror. Its gameplay mixes puzzles with novel elements such as research with the purpose of putting both the living and the dead on trial, according to their actions. And the fact that you have to act as a judge feels in the game as a fairly strong moral weight that affects you too, psychologically speaking.",2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ed91a34c28b1c4114c2760b,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,50,"Although it often looks cool and has some strong level design, Those Who Remain is tedious, and loaded with boring item hunts and frustrating ""stealth"" sections/",2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ed2475cc28b1c4114c26ff5,Gamezo,Kyle Wilson,80,"The environmental puzzles thrown at you by Those Who Remain really are tough. There’s usually a couple of things you need to do to progress, and it’s usually easy enough. However, there’s always that one item or interaction you need that can be easily overlooked.",2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ed01dccc28b1c4114c26edb,But Why Tho?,Quinn Hiers,90,"The developers of Those Who Remain have crafted a game that excellently takes advantage of atmosphere to enhance the horror. The puzzles are simplistic yet fun, and how this game challenges your moral compass makes it more impactful than many other games in the same genre.",2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 5ed00ae8c28b1c4114c26ed6,GameSpot,Chan Khee Hoon,30,"Those Who Remain is rife with frustrating puzzles and illogical scenarios, which greatly dilutes its horror experience.",2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,3ce3dbff58e146cc94639ad76019bae0 61fe9ea19e5c48c548d79d00,WhatIfGaming,Daniel Westrop,65,"Totally Reliable Delivery Service is a fun game to distract yourself, but don’t go in expecting anything else. While being unreliable is part of the appeal, controls and movements just feel unnatural, and sometimes unnecessarily complex, this is aggravated by the fact the game refuses to provide any guidance or assistance at all.",2021-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5ede3a9ec28b1c4114c27a9a,GamePitt,Kieran Harris,60,"Totally Reliable Delivery Service is truly an enigma, what makes it so brilliant is what also makes it so damn frustrating. I would recommend the experience to all of my friends, as I really did experience laughs that I’ve never had before, but due to the frustration it caused me, I wouldn’t wish the game on someone I mildly dislike. The way to obtain the most fun is to simply mess around with other people and experiment with new and unique ways to deliver the packages, I definitely didn’t have the patience to be the postman it wanted me to be.",2020-06-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5ec5532fc28b1c4114c26188,Games Xtreme,Stan Ewing,80,"We're Five Games brings us a very fun game indeed. Like human fall flat, your character and his actions mirror a flimsy host. Your goal is to deliver packages without severely damaging the package. You have vehicles to help you out when your distance is far beyond walking capabilities. Helicopters, cars, trucks etc.",2020-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5ea6d7a9bdf729557ef49a65,GameSpace,Scott Wiley,75,"This game is a blast and suitable for all ages, the more people you have the greater the chaos you can create so the more laughs you'll have. There is variety in the different objects the game asks you to deliver, starting off simple and moving into crazy very quickly. You'll be delivering to the top of a blimp that flies around the island you are on via a helicopter in no time!",2020-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5ea0854abdf729557ef4927c,ZTGD,Sophie Halliday,55,"Totally Reliable Delivery Service is a game that might provide passing entertainment to a group of friends for an hour or two; and the more challenging deliveries do generate some hilarious moments whilst making one ever more determined to try and complete them. But the novelty soon wears off, and there’s not really anything here that is likely to convince many to stay.",2020-04-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5e9a4b70bdf729557ef48b6e,NintendoWorldReport,Brett Posner-Ferdman,25,"The idea of an open world to explore and goof around with friends is hampered by awful controls, an empty world, tedious gameplay, and a boatload of glitches. There are far better options for party games on Switch that will give you much less frustration, guaranteed. While the aim was clearly to deliver a goofy package, it seems the package never quite arrived.",2020-04-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5e99d1d7bdf729557ef48b08,We Got This Covered,Gabs Tanner,50,"With a friend, there's enough humor in Totally Reliable Delivery Service to keep you laughing. Yet the aimless world, janky controls, and glitchy nature eventually fall flat.",2020-04-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5e9723d6bdf729557ef4887f,Nintendo Life,Oliver Reynolds,20,"Totally Reliable Delivery Service feels like a bit of a prank. It's a game so doggedly determined to annoy you with its infuriating control scheme, shocking graphics and poor implementation of DLC, we can't imagine anyone genuinely enjoying it.",2020-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5e93c2c7bdf729557ef485d9,PSX Brasil,,35,"Totally Reliable Delivery Service has a good idea, but it was poorly delivered with terrible gameplay. With a proposal to be fun and funny, the game delivers only stress and irritation. The experience becomes not so bad with friends. Playing by yourself should only be considered if your objective is to be angry in front of a camera.",2020-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5f024102d88e035744c1999d,XboxEra,Pieter Jasper,60,"Overall this game is fun for children and could be fun with friends. I don’t recommend playing this game on your own, but can see how it gets close to the appeal of Human Fall Flat when played with friends or family. If you have younger children, then this game could well be perfect for them. The open world gives children more options, so if a certain task is too difficult, they can move to a different one. The abundance of vehicles and other mechanics to play around with give it enough longevity to last for days – or weeks. Despite some bugs and annoying controls, the game is well worth a try for certain demographics.",2020-04-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5e91ff9abdf729557ef4830a,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,65,"TRDS is a fun game to mess around with but that fun for me didn’t last long. I can see this title being a lot of fun with families that just want to mess around in a large open world and create their own amusement with the tools provided. I think if you’re a dedicated gamer who likes the idea of tough controls, hard to control vehicles and delivering packages, this might be for you as well.",2020-04-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5e8f54c3bdf729557ef47f62,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,65,"Totally Reliable Delivery Service is simply a fun and playful game to unwind and distract yourself for a while without thinking about anything else. It can be extremely fun and horribly frustrating in equal parts, all depending on how you approach it. It is essential to play in multiplayer, where the experience improves a lot.",2020-04-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5e8e5116bdf729557ef47e92,COGconnected,Haley Perry,55,"It’s the fundamental premise of the game to struggle, but putting in a dozen attempts just to throw a package on to the bed of a truck simply doesn’t feel rewarding when you’re working towards the same goal over and over again.",2020-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5e8db0c9bdf729557ef47d7e,GameGrin,,80,"I definitely recommend Totally Reliable Delivery Service, so grab some friends and make those deliveries.",2020-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5e8c58f0bdf729557ef47b4e,Area Xbox,Sebastian Vega Romero,66,"Totally Reliable Delivery Service is a crazy game in which we control a delivery man. We can do it alone or in company, and the shipments will be very varied. Its open world gives us the opportunity to make deliveries by land, sea or air.",2020-04-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5e8af358bdf729557ef47847,Cubed3,,40,"It's understandable that Totally Reliable Delivery Service doesn't aim to be a typical video game, where your purpose is just to deliver goods. The island the tipsy protagonist will explore is a gargantuan playground, where players are supposed to have fun with the over-amplified physics and cumbersome way it all controls. They are supposed to. They won't.",2020-04-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5ea0321dbdf729557ef49117,Checkpoint Gaming,Lise Leitner,70,"If you enjoy games like Human: Fall Flat and Goat Simulator and are looking for a casual game to play with friends and family, Totally Reliable Delivery Service will be a great fit for you.",2020-04-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5e88b8dfbdf729557ef475b8,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,60,"As a solo game, Totally Reliable Delivery Service falls flat but playing it with friends makes for a fun-filled cooperative formula.",2020-04-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5e87f68cbdf729557ef47561,Culture of Gaming,,70,"If you’re looking for a fun focused game with laugh a minute content. Then look no further than Totally Reliable Delivery service. This game is a spiritual successor to the obnoxious controlled games like Goat simulator or Octodad. It won’t live long in the memory. Though, for a quick fix of mayhem and fun in equal measure. Pick up this one at a very reasonable price!",2020-04-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5e844829bdf729557ef46ebe,IGN,Tristan Ogilvie,60,Totally Reliable Delivery Service delivers some silly fun in a package that's a bit rough around the edges.,2020-04-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5e83b3dbbdf729557ef46e5d,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,55,"The lack of meaningful gameplay, try-hard humor, and day one DLC make it hard to recommend. You could get some laughs by getting some friends together and goofing off in the open world, but there are much better alternatives out there you could spend your money on.",2020-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5e80c1f6bdf729557ef4656f,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,60,"When Totally Reliable Delivery Service is working as it’s supposed too, it’s a hoot. It’s a visually simplistic but colourful game with chilled out backing music and a really simplistic gameplay loop that even a 3-year-old can understand.",2020-03-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,9aa227e2ba294bb1a95c95fde892eb31 5d866f0593765d677873e522,Worth Playing,Brian Dumlao,45,"From top to bottom, Daylight falls short of being a good horror game. The gameplay is bare bones, and the attempts at scaring you fall into so many clichés that they're boring. It also becomes downright laughable once you discover how you can safely avoid combat with the main villain in a ridiculous manner. The story makes no sense, and it doesn't get any better after multiple playthroughs. Only the presentation can be called decent, and even that is questionable at times. Even if one were to consider this just for the sake of bechmarking their system against Unreal Engine 4, this is a very difficult title to recommend to anyone, horror fan or otherwise.",2014-07-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0593765d677873e55e,Slant Magazine,Mike LeChevallier,10,There's not a shred of innovation or much of a concerted effort to evoke terror in players throughout the entirety of Daylight.,2014-06-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0393765d677873e499,Gaming Nexus,Sam Stewart,49,"Daylight deserves credit for trying to spice up the first person horror genre, but its problems keep it from becoming anything more than an interesting experiment.",2014-05-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0393765d677873e4ab,Cubed3,Gavin Proctor,20,"Daylight is clearly more of a tech demonstration than a game, but it forgot to include any interesting uses of technology that couldn't - and haven't - already been done better on older software. As a one trick pony, if Daylight fails to scare players, then the monotonous and repeated palette of the game world itself will provide no joy to explorers, and the story will fail to grip those that like to engage with the narrative. If there is still any desire to experience the game, it would be recommended to simply watch a Twitch stream rather than paying for it!",2014-05-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0293765d677873e3cf,Dealspwn,Brendan Griffiths,30,"The procedurally generated stages and piped horror-movie tropes just don't work for Daylight even for one playthrough, never mind multiple visits. The frame-rate is choppy and the environments are dull rehashes of every haunted house gaming has dragged us through over the years. As a download, I can only delete it -I'd rather burn it.",2014-05-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0593765d677873e568,The Digital Fix,Lewis Brown,50,"In the end then, Daylight is neither horrifying in the good way nor in the bad way. Once you've managed to become inured to the cheap shock factor Daylight feels like nothing more than a simple tech demo for the Unreal 4 engine, and it's not even one that manages to present the engine in a good light. Conflicting mechanics, poorly managed procedural generation and the lack of any real hook for replayability mean that this is one that probably needed more time in the oven before seeing the light of day. If you get lucky with the level generation and don't abuse the mechanics then there's enough here for a playthrough with a few shocks that will only take a couple of hours - but the risk of an utterly duff experience is too high to recommend.",2014-05-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0593765d677873e56b,GameGrin,Luke Greenfield,45,"Armed with randomly generated levels and the Unreal Engine 4, Daylight is a title that had the potential to even beat horror games like Outlast and Amnesia, but boring and repetitive gameplay, cliché design, miniscule length and general unoriginality let it down massively.",2014-05-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0393765d677873e4ae,Niche Gamer,Myles Vitagliano,30,"Anyway, if you are a horror junkie you will probably find something to enjoy here and I would recommend it for the thrill of the initial level alone if you are a fan of the genre. Otherwise, you wouldn't be doing yourself a disservice by skipping this one. I'm not going to outright not recommend it, by all means, try it out yourself if you want.",2014-05-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0593765d677873e52b,Post Arcade (National Post),Daniel Kaszor,55,"The best thing to be said about Daylight, the new procedurally generated horror game from Zombie Studios in Seattle, is that while it's a failure, at least it's an interesting failure",2014-05-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0593765d677873e557,New Game Network,Ben Thomas,39,"If you like Slender, play that instead and pretend you are navigating a maze of corridors. If you hate Slender, run far away from Daylight as though evil witches are chasing you.",2014-05-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0593765d677873e525,DarkZero,Dominic Sheard,50,"It's a shame that Daylight has turned out to be fairly average, because the title has the atmosphere, the creepily produced audio, some promising ideas, and initial jump scares, but the overall package is brought down by issues with gameplay, its focus on random design, clichéd story and unoptimised performance.",2014-05-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0393765d677873e426,Game Debate,,55,"For full Daylight performance benchmarks on the GD Machine 2014, be sure to check out our official frames per second Daylight test results.",2014-05-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0293765d677873e3cc,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Alec Meer,0,"On the first playthrough, it's distracting that Daylight is one-note tonally, unconvincingly written and acted, and unwisely tethers progress to increasingly drearily combing environments for every last scrap of 'oh no something terrible happened here once and everyone's dangerously mental' paperwork. On the second playthrough, it's oppressive. At a guess, self-awareness of this is why the game's so short, but by God another pass on the writing and more care about voice-acting would have made the world of difference.",2014-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0293765d677873e3c9,NZGamer,Keith Milburn,30,"Daylight's claim to fame is its reported replay value; that no scare will ever be the same twice. While it is technically true that the level geometry does change from playthrough-to-playthrough, the scares certainly see some overlap, and the writing isn't worth a return visit. There are no nascent ideas in Daylight – just the desperate, flailing attempts to throw every horror cliché at the wall.",2014-05-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0393765d677873e46a,Gamers Heroes,Ryan McBride,70,"The overall experience is one that is enjoyable, but multiple playthoughs without the Twitch experience leaves a flat undertone. Finding the same pages over and over again gets annoying to a point and the ghosts that are supposed to be haunting come across as an agitation. It's no doubt that horror is a hard genre to develop for and there are a lot of really good ideas in Daylight, but in the end the game just feels lacking which is a darn shame.",2014-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0293765d677873e3ba,PSX Extreme,Ben Dutka,35,"Daylight tries to offer horror fanatics a unique, dynamic experience by giving them a procedurally generated environment and an intriguing system of ""social"" integration. However, just about all of it falls well short of the intended goal. The gameplay is uninspired and repetitive, the story is a mess, nobody will care about the protagonist, and the challenge is minimal.",2014-05-07T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0493765d677873e4d5,Critical Hit,Matthew Figueira,60,"It's just let down by the repetitiveness and enemies that soon reveal themselves to be nothing more than a nuisance. Ultimately, the biggest shock Daylight gave me was the realisation that I was out to collect stuff instead of surviving the horrors around me. Don't say you weren't warned",2014-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0393765d677873e48b,AusGamers,,40,"If you scare easily, the low asking price may entice you into a purchase but, for everyone else, Daylight represents a dull and missed opportunity for effective horror.",2014-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0293765d677873e3c3,Gamestyle,Bradley Marsh,,"Daylight does offer an experience and just about doesn't outstay its welcome, it offers a ton of atmosphere and a feeling of helplessness that other games in the genre have been unable to do. A far from essential purchase, but one that will keep you entertained for an evening alone.",2014-05-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0393765d677873e48d,CGMagazine,Reid McCarter,30,The promise of Daylight—never feeling safe because random scares defy predictability—ends up seeming like the main cause of its problems instead of a genre-changing bit of design.,2014-05-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0393765d677873e493,Push Square,Graham Banas,20,"Horror games can be tricky to get right, but Daylight fails on virtually every front. It's a shame to see such a promising product slump so spectacularly, but despite being a rather short affair, this is still a pain to play through. As a result, there are far better experiences that deserve your attention ahead of this – especially with Outlast recently being offered for free on the PlayStation 4. Don't shine your torch in the direction of this one, as you'll only find bitter disappointment in its beam.",2014-05-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0593765d677873e52e,PlayStation Universe,Alex Machado,55,"Daylight tries hard to scare you with its soundscape and atmosphere, but unfortunately it treads an all too familiar haunting ground that leaves you sitting impassively in your seat rather than at the edge of it.",2014-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0593765d677873e518,GameZone,Joe Donato,30,"There's simply nothing about Daylight that hasn't been done better elsewhere, leaving me with no choice but to recommend you avoid it at all costs.",2014-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0493765d677873e4df,ZTGD,Drew Leachman,60,"Daylight is somewhat of a strange title. It has the makings of a great horror game with its art design and world, but the game play revolves around too many of the same mechanics while the procedurally generated levels offer up more missteps than different experiences. Don't get me wrong, it is a rather creepy game and it can still frighten even the boldest of players, but in the end, it is a single play through game that lasts four hours at the most.",2014-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0393765d677873e490,GamingBolt,Ravi Sinha,50,"Atmospheric but all too familiar in far too many places, Daylight is a middling time-killer with few frights.",2014-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0393765d677873e430,We Got This Covered,Chaz Neeler,50,"Daylight works great if you're just looking for a few cheap scares, but if you're itching for something more, you should look elsewhere.",2014-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0293765d677873e3c6,Gameplanet,Chris Brown,30,Daylight incompetently piles on the clichés and delivers an experience that is far more likely to induce boredom than anything resembling fear.,2014-05-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0393765d677873e428,Total Gaming Network,Shawn Zipay,30,,2014-05-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0593765d677873e50e,Digitally Downloaded,,50,"All in all, Daylight was a bit of a disappointment. Let it be said that it's utterly terrifying and will likely scare even the hardiest of players, but ultimately the experience feels a little shallow. The overall game is let down by a lack of variation and a thin narrative, feeling like one missed opportunity after another. Daylight isn't the definitive horror experience we've been waiting for. It's more like a spooky campfire story: it'll make you jump on the first time, but it doesn't have much lasting appeal.",2014-04-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0393765d677873e49c,Digital Trends,Adam Rosenberg,40,Daylight's inherent creepiness is undone by randomly generated elements that dispel the all-important illusion of survival horror.,2014-04-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0293765d677873e3b8,gameranx,Phil Owen,75,"So while I do appreciate Daylight as an effective scare generator, its shelf life feels much shorter than Zombie Studios intended it to be.",2014-04-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0593765d677873e561,PC Invasion,Peter Parrish,40,"Daylight is capable of doling out some shocks, but it's far too reliant on a single trick and the writing covers too much well-trodden ground for players to be truly unnerved.",2014-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0593765d677873e55a,IGN,Brian Albert,58,"Daylight's horror atmosphere starts strong, but repetitive corridors and nonthreatening enemies squander it quickly.",2014-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0593765d677873e51f,Game Informer,Joe Juba,60,"A few jump scares left my heart racing, but the overall adventure isn't exciting",2014-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0593765d677873e51c,Metro GameCentral,Roger Hargreaves,30,"The least hand-crafted horror game ever, whose legion of design missteps and tepid scares make the worst of an already clichéd set-up.",2014-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0593765d677873e51a,GameWatcher,Joe Donnelly,45,"Upon death, Sarah regains consciousness before the message ""You can't remember, but this seems familiar"" lines the foot of the screen. In note-driven Daylight, this is perhaps the most hauntingly accurate passage of the lot.",2014-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0493765d677873e508,GamingTrend,Breanna Goodman,75,"All in all, Daylight is a respectable addition to the modern horror lineup that packs enough scare into its roughly three hour playtime to justify its modest $15 price tag. The story and scares don't quite stack up to the best of its contemporaries, but the title brings enough of its own charm to the table to make it worth a procedurally generated spin or two.",2014-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0493765d677873e4e4,PC Gamer,Ben Griffin,43,You can't just chuck players in a maze with a ghost and tell them to be scared. Unfortunately this is exactly what Daylight does.,2014-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0493765d677873e4e1,GamesRadar+,Cameron Woolsey,40,"Daylight hits the right mood at first, but the creepy atmosphere is pushed aside for lame jump scares and hollow gameplay.",2014-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5d866f0493765d677873e4db,Digital Chumps,Nathaniel Stevens,72,"Daylight is gold when it comes to scares, but is merely sterling silver in the gameplay substance department. The price might be worth the risk, though. ",2014-04-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,dc3a03c1ce5d467bb5db4693be7dbef8 5e4ac7b5bdf729557ef40aa4,FNintendo,Sérgio Mota,50,"Monster Jam Steel Titans on the Nintendo Switch will be welcomed by fans of monster truck racing thanks to its official license and to the rather sharp and enjoyable gameplay. Those who are not into this sport will enjoy the variety of game modes but they will also look beyond that and the game's flaws will stand out more easily: a lacklustre visual detail, glitches and lack of online component. Overall, anyone looking for a good driving simulation will find better offers elsewhere, but those curious about or interested in monster truck racing will no doubt find something to pay attention to.",2020-02-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5e21c8304a8a3b376f438945,TheGamer,Sam Watanuki,50,Monster Jam Steel Titans is definitely a game for monster truck fans. Most other players may just want to steer clear.,2020-01-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5de4711fad4f81777e1f3ec5,COGconnected,Stephan Adamus,40,"Realistic monster truck physics are unique to be sure. But what’s here is just so bland, and unfun that the end result will provide about as much playtime as a demo would.",2019-12-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5de22f58ad4f81777e1f3d3e,GBAtemp,Ben Sellwood,42,"Monster Jam Steel Titans is destined for the sale bin. It's too devoid of enjoyment to be worth picking up on eShop, and definitely not worth the strangely staggered physical release that's touted for February. If you're a major petrolhead you may get a portable kick out of it, if not, it's best just to steer clear.",2019-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5d86803d93765d67787a9214,Worth Playing,"Tony ""OUberLord"" Mitera",72,"To its credit, there's a good amount of fun to be found within Monster Jam Steel Titans. Although the game can feel limited or repetitive, it rarely feels unpolished or incomplete. The truck controls are spot-on and feel fantastic, which is the most important landing to stick. More than anything else, the game feels like it has a limited scope, but importantly, it does well within the goals that it clearly has for itself. It's a fun game involving monster trucks, and the freestyle mode alone carries a lot of the game's entertainment, as it should.",2019-09-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5d86803d93765d67787a9208,GameGrin,James Martin,40,"It's one of those games that's alright for a couple of hours if you can get it at a deep discount. Otherwise, it's just too frustrating to recommend.",2019-09-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5d86803d93765d67787a9211,Saving Content,Ed Acosta,60,"For a fan of the series, this isn’t a terrible title to pick up. In fact, it seems to be the best of the bunch. But I wouldn’t recommend this game to anyone else, they just wouldn’t enjoy how the trucks control. Whether casual or really into racing, it’s not a title I’d pitch to them. But if you like big trucks and big air, hop on in.",2019-08-20T04:00:00.000Z,False,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5d86803d93765d67787a920f,GameSpace,William Murphy,60,"For a budget game, there's a lot to love in Monster Jam Steel Titans, despite its shortcomings. If you're a megafan of Monster Jam, there's probably never been a better game. Still, it's lacking some basic design functions that could make it a must-own. My kid loves it though, and sometimes that's all that matters.",2019-07-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5d86803d93765d67787a920a,SECTOR.sk,Branislav Kohút,60,"Monster Jam experience with simple arcade controls, but almost without adrenaline and online multiplayer.",2019-07-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5e73a4dfbdf729557ef45296,Pixel Arts,Farhad Hassanpour,50,"if you are probably a fan of Monster Jam, you have no better option right now.",2019-07-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5d86803d93765d67787a920d,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,40,Monster Jam Steel Titans really isn’t much better than the other Monster Jam titles that have come before it and that is the tragic part about it.,2019-07-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5d86803d93765d67787a91ef,God is a Geek,Chris White,40,"With impossibly light trucks that flip over if you simply sneeze, incredibly repetitive gameplay and a pointless, bland open world, Monster Jam: Steel Titans just isn't fun to play.",2019-07-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5d86803d93765d67787a91ea,AbsoluteXbox,Andy Langers,52,"Overall given this has a fairly hefty price tag albeit not top end at £35 this is not what you would expect to get for your money, the frustrating element of all the issues means that its hard to really get a lot from this game and it just isn’t good value for money.",2019-07-08T04:00:00.000Z,False,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5d86803d93765d67787a91fa,VideoTime,Gabriel Franco,63,"Rainbow Studios, a subsidiary of THQ Nordic, is the 15th game of the franchise that debuted on PS2 back in 2002. Monster Jam's cars are very fashionable right now, at least in my house, where my 6 year old son collects the franchise's toys and watches with great emotion the videos of the best exploits that abound in Youtube.",2019-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5d86803d93765d67787a91e6,Screen Rant,Phillip Tinner,40,Monster Jam Steel Titans feels authentic but is hamstrung by poor choices.,2019-07-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5d86803d93765d67787a9206,Generación Xbox,,63,Monster Jam Steel Titans falls short in almost every single aspect.,2019-06-30T04:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5d86803c93765d67787a91d2,GameSpew,Richard Seagrave,50,"Monster Jam Steel Titans is a massive improvement over its predecessor, but it’s still not what you’d call a great – or even good – game. ",2019-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5d86803c93765d67787a91c5,TrueGaming,,30,"with a poor content, broken physics, boring race tracks and absolutely no fun factor, Monster Jam Steel Titans is a game you probably should not bother with.",2019-06-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5d86803c93765d67787a91c4,Cultured Vultures,,30,"Monster Jam: Steel Titans is not a good game, and goes from being meh to tiresome very quickly.",2019-06-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5d86803d93765d67787a9201,BaziCenter,Farnood Samie Yousefi,50,"It seems that the Monster Jam series is off the track, as every recent entry in the series cares much more about the financial goals rather than game's quality. Steel Titans is no exception and if the owners of the title don't change their entire view, we are not going to see any good Monster Jam title in the future too.",2019-06-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5d86803d93765d67787a91f6,Critical Hit,Sam Spiller,60,"Monster Jam Steel Titans is a very fun car trip leading to a disappointing destination. For all the excellent mechanics and the trucks themselves, there is only so much gas in this single-player tank to cover an empty world and a limited number of races.",2019-06-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 5d86803d93765d67787a9204,Softpedia,Teodor Nechita,70,"Overall, if you're an adrenaline junkie but lack the money to afford a monster truck, or the life insurance to cover you in case of accidents, then Monster Jam: Steel Titans is pretty much the next best thing.",2019-06-24T04:00:00.000Z,True,78551ede85d5424ba1d28a5f549b5905 619f70491d7da1c446884140,VGamingNews,Drew Sherratt,55,"As a lover of both wildlife documentaries and videogames I absolutely wanted to fall in love with AWAY, but the rough edges of the gameplay and some bugginess proved just too much of a burr under the saddle to be entirely enjoyable. The frustrating gliding controls, a rogue camera, and a smattering of weird and wonderful bugs throws salt on the rich earth of a great idea. The premise is a marvellous one and I applaud the team at Breaking Walls for doing just that – smashing down another wall of what can be made into a videogame. I hope that the team continues with their ‘Survival Series’ and works to bring more playable nature stories to life in the future – I have every faith that this could be a wonderful franchise with only some refinement.",2021-11-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,ecd8e96fc1c64d94b60a9f3fdd03b70e 61dffdf19e5c48c548d6ca1a,Checkpoint Gaming,Justin White,40,"I wish I had more positive points to speak about, but AWAY: The Survival Series just isn’t that fun to play, and being a video game this is one of the most important aspects for the developers to nail. The experience feels unnaturally empty and shallow, and whilst the good intentions are there, the execution makes it a hard title to recommend spending money on, at least in its current state which feels like an early access title, despite it being a proper release. If this title piques your interest, I would suggest waiting to see what the developers end up fixing and tweaking as they have promised to fix multiple issues and provide constant updates to offer a more polished title.",2021-11-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,ecd8e96fc1c64d94b60a9f3fdd03b70e 618274658412069004c4a2fb,Gaming Nexus,Sean Cahill,65,"The beauty of Away: The Survival Series isn't the gameplay but the journey itself. While it has it's problems with bugs, the environment itself is lovely and the narration and musical score at least give the short expedition a quiet elegance.",2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,ecd8e96fc1c64d94b60a9f3fdd03b70e 616e0ce7e856d8ac61c53d14,PlayStation Universe,John-Paul Jones,50,"Though well-intentioned as an interactive educational documentary about the spectacular lives of sugar gliders, AWAY: The Survival Series simply isn't sufficiently sophisticated or well designed enough to pass muster as a videogame that will keep you coming back. As it is, AWAY: The Survival Series is an attractive, if clunky edutainment title that only the youngest and most inexperienced PlayStation gamers will truly enjoy.",2021-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,ecd8e96fc1c64d94b60a9f3fdd03b70e 6163229a622fdc536eb6a40d,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,55,"Just like Ancestors, AWAY: The Survival Series is based on an interesting idea, but the end result is far from being entertaining or even educational. Instead of being a nature documentary it is a rudimentary combination of platformers with a bad combat system and even worse stealth mechanic.",2021-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,ecd8e96fc1c64d94b60a9f3fdd03b70e 6165aebb80594f6395b33b4f,Thumb Culture,,60,"Overall, I believe that AWAY: The Survival Series has a lot of potential. While there may be some bugs in its current state once these are fixed then gameplay and longevity would greatly improve. Despite its current flaws, it is still very much playable and very enjoyable. A hybrid between a platformer, a puzzler and also a nature documentary. This is definitely one to keep an eye on, for this reason. I award AWAY: The Survival Series a Thumb Culture Silver Award.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,ecd8e96fc1c64d94b60a9f3fdd03b70e 615b35264f291c087de49d36,Push Square,Jenny Jones,30,"The story mode will be wrapped up within five hours but there is an exploration mode if you haven’t quite had your fill of bugs. Here you’ll be able to take control of other creatures and, as the title suggests, explore. There are short video logs dotted around the place if you want to try to find out more about what happened to the world. Although, once you realise that the other creatures are even harder to control than the sugar glider, and have encountered your fair share of crashes, you’ll probably decide that you don’t actually care that much about the reasons for humanity’s demise.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,ecd8e96fc1c64d94b60a9f3fdd03b70e 61586e3d9f4312e92e327874,FingerGuns,Toby Andersen,40,"A sugar glider nature documentary as a video game, AWAY The Survival Series is an interesting idea for an hour. At that point its otherwise buoyant glide is dragged down by erratic camera, game-breaking glitches, poorly implemented combat and awful gliding controls. This one is better left in the wild.",2021-10-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,ecd8e96fc1c64d94b60a9f3fdd03b70e 615715d39f4312e92e327731,COGconnected,Jaz Sagoo,58,"AWAY: The Survival Series is an audacious game that fails to deliver on its excellent premise. Although clearly built with love and passion, the number of bugs and flawed mechanics make this a frustrating and arduous trek through the wild.",2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,ecd8e96fc1c64d94b60a9f3fdd03b70e 620caf519e5c48c548d81843,WellPlayed,Bianca Rose,60,"AWAY is a beautiful and educational adventure like no other, but major gameplay mechanics are poorly executed and take away from it being a standout title in the survival genre.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,ecd8e96fc1c64d94b60a9f3fdd03b70e 6156133fa07f2ce2fde25b4f,PC Invasion,Andrew Farrell,30,"Buggy, broken, and boring, Away: The Survival Series is awful all around.",2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,ecd8e96fc1c64d94b60a9f3fdd03b70e 6153398cbf6fa9a4453b77df,Wccftech,,55,"While AWAY: The Survival Series nails its nature doc narration conceit, it doesn't have anything particularly enlightening to say. The game does sometimes succeed as a straightforward cinematic adventure, but rough controls and a general lack of polish derail the rollercoaster far too often. Playing AWAY can be compelling at times, particularly if you're an animal lover, but you might find queueing up a few episodes of Planet Earth more fulfilling.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,ecd8e96fc1c64d94b60a9f3fdd03b70e 61531baebf6fa9a4453b7797,The Partisan Spy,,0,"You are a 6 months old sugar glider living an adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Run, climb, hide, fight, glide… You will have to do everything to survive being mid of the food chain. AWAY has 2 game modes: STORY and EXPLORATION. While on Story mode there is a chain of quests to complete, on Exploration mode, you fly around possessing different creatures and exploring the map. There is a clear effort to make players feel they are in a National Geographic nature documentary. The music, narrator, and written script resemble something you would watch on the TV. But, the CONSTANT BUGS, glitches, and performances issues won’t let you “transcend” from the state of “this is just a game”.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,ecd8e96fc1c64d94b60a9f3fdd03b70e 60ec79c5664569b0d52cae31,Impulsegamer,Scott De Lacy,36,Open Country strains the eyes with poor rendering on the XBOX. The game play offers little enjoyment. Move on. There are far better titles out there in this genre.,2021-07-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,56f3a910b1c74a399df1f0388da11753 60df54093efaa6c2fb0bf469,GameSpew,Kim Snaith,50,"Filled with glitches, fallible logic and a list of problems as long as my arm, I absolutely cannot call Open Country a good game. But despite its rough edges, there’s something to be said about the freedom it provides players. Exploring the vast wilderness, being fully responsible for your own survival, can be exhilarating. Just don’t expect a polished experience, and you won’t be too disappointed.",2021-07-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,56f3a910b1c74a399df1f0388da11753 60decc763efaa6c2fb0bf3e7,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,35,"The concept behind Open Country is solid enough. A more relaxed hunting and survival simulator in a traditional game structure has an audience: those who feel that hunting games are too vague for newcomers. While some of the quirky bits can be forgiven, the busted hunting mechanics and the dated presentation bring everything crashing down. Unless you're the very forgiving and patient type, pass on this title.",2021-07-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,56f3a910b1c74a399df1f0388da11753 60d919a9c39fc6608bcd7396,GameBlast,Tiago Herrmann,30,"Open Country tries to be original and innovative through a mix of RPG, hunting, sandboxing and survival, but ends up putting all its ambition in a big garbage can. This mix of incoherent and loosely unstructured genres resulted in a completely forgettable and non-recommended experience, obstructing any chance of success. Besides that, the game's main features are fraught with latency and physics issues.",2021-06-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,56f3a910b1c74a399df1f0388da11753 60c741eda0046674aed169b4,The Games Machine,Paolo Besser,58,"A brave outdoor life simulator in which you have to explore, hunt, and carry out repetitive tasks and missions completely devoid of appeal. The result is a game that is beautiful to look at (for its price) but rather boring to play; only recommended to the most motivated players.",2021-06-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,56f3a910b1c74a399df1f0388da11753 60c3cd3fa0046674aed1668b,Everyeye.it,Giovanni Calgaro,60,"FunLabs' new title is especially striking for its ambition. The development studio, in fact, for the first time dares to get out of the comfort zone that has characterized hunting games for years and offers the public a curious mixture between open world, dynamics extrapolated from the survivals and mechanics typical of any hunting game. The big problem with this clearly tight budget is that the mixture of genres is grouped into an unconsused and, above all, unbalanced mix.",2021-06-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,56f3a910b1c74a399df1f0388da11753 60c2598fab3e90299df70a70,JVL,,40,"In short, it is the total absence of fun that jumps in our faces. The huge shortcomings of the title, which we had already noted during the preview in early May, have not been corrected, making Open Country an ersatz of hunting simulation game from the beginning of the Xbox One/PS4 era, with an interest totally broken by an aesthetic and technical envelope to pick up.",2021-06-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,56f3a910b1c74a399df1f0388da11753 60c23939ab3e90299df709ff,IGN Italy,Nicola Del Giudice,55,"Even if Open Country tries to differentiate itself from other similar games, it can't succeed in its task. The many implemented features are not a novelty and they fails to shine in a way or another. Moreover, the game feels unpolished due to many bugs and problems that can be often encountered. Right now, Open Country is no more than a beautiful place to watch landscapes from the top of a mountain.",2021-06-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,56f3a910b1c74a399df1f0388da11753 60c2373cab3e90299df709f7,WayTooManyGames,Jordan Hawes,30,"I was really excited for Open Country and was hoping it would bridge that gap between arcade hunting and hunting sim. In spirit, this is what it set out to do and you can see that from the game. It’s just a shame that the execution just isn’t there. There is still something special here that I think hunting and survival game fans could love. However, it needs a lot of work from bugs, crashes, and overall balancing of its gameplay systems.",2021-06-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,56f3a910b1c74a399df1f0388da11753 60c22926ab3e90299df709d5,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,40,"I hesitate to call Open Country a bad game, but it has many limitations baked into its core, and it shows. From the lack of graphics options, abundance of typos, terrible voice acting, and questionable mission objectives; it falls short of so many other games that simply do it better. Even for a $15 game, it’s not competitive in the survival genre. Open Country has some great ideas that end up being overly ambitious and woefully underdeveloped.",2021-06-10T00:00:00.000Z,False,56f3a910b1c74a399df1f0388da11753 5efd93d9d88e035744c19241,Rapid Reviews UK,Shaun Hughes,30,"There is beauty to be found in boredom and a magic in the mundane. Unfortunately, in the case of Farmer’s Dynasty, it doesn’t matter how hard it tries, it can’t satiate the same sentiments. ‘More than just an agricultural simulation’ is the tagline, and whilst this may be true, it isn’t necessarily a good thing.",2020-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,4f5fc46773204263addc7aaa76601b4a 5ef360ced88e035744c18749,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,20,"Farmer's Dynasty could have some appeal with a blend of RPG, farming and life simulations, but it is a woefully optimised piece of software with frame rates that judder to a halt after thirty minutes of play.",2020-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,4f5fc46773204263addc7aaa76601b4a 5ee785b0c28b1c4114c28814,GameSpew,Stan Cohen,70,"The mixture of farming simulator and life simulator elements work really well. Much like real life, tasks aren’t always quick to complete and can be quite time-consuming, but that’s what makes Farmer’s Dynasty feel so realistic; it’s all about putting the hard time in to reap the rewards. The lack of customisation options, terrible voice acting and casual sexism do mar the experience, but there’s still fun to be found in starting with nothing and working hard to build your farming empire.",2020-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,4f5fc46773204263addc7aaa76601b4a 5e820929bdf729557ef468b5,GameSpace,Emily Byrnes,50,"For a farming simulation game, Farmer's Dynasty it isn't absolutely awful, but it isn't wonderful either.",2020-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,4f5fc46773204263addc7aaa76601b4a 5d86796793765d677877ea37,PS3Blog.net,,65,"Hello Neighbor is an interesting release that is a bit too vague for its own good. It relies on some wonky physics for several of its puzzles, some of which are a bit “out there” about their solutions. It's a game that you're either going to love or hate as you try to complete its 8 to 10 hours long campaign.",2019-01-04T05:00:00.000Z,False,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796793765d677877ea3b,Planet PlayStation,Charles Kyle,87,"The use of advanced AI is what really makes this game stand out to me. In most cases, it seems this game would have been created and the AI would have been rather dumb. Making beating the levels all that much easier and causing the game to have little to zero replay ability and allow the person to beat the game in a short amount of time. That to me is the defining characteristic of this game. If you enjoy challenging yourself, and with the AI it quite literally could end up you actually challenging yourself, then this game is for you. There isn't the shooting or the great deep narrative just you and the neighbor trying to outwit one another. This game will definitely be one that I continue to play and to replay once beaten to see how fast I can get at each level and how long it takes before the AI really catches on to me.",2018-12-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796793765d677877ea44,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,70,"Hello Neighbor is a rather interesting puzzle game with stealth and ‘horror’ mechanics present. This is another game where I’m on the fence when it comes to recommending it. It looks okay but still feels like an Early Access title with its controls and overall presentation. However, I did get enjoyment out of figuring out what I needed to do and pissing off the neighbour by throwing things at his face over, and over again. I think the game may be a bit mild for hardcore fans of the survival horror genre, but also a bit too reliant on stealth and running away for the casual gamer.",2018-11-04T04:00:00.000Z,False,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796793765d677877ea3e,Sick Critic,Samuel Taylor,5,"A game of such insane, inane and asinine design, it's a wonder the game didn't blow raspberries when I started it up.",2018-10-30T04:00:00.000Z,False,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5eef6aa9d88e035744c181af,33bits,Roberto Pineda,60,"Hello Neighbor starts from a very interesting premise and presents a set of good ideas, but it fails miserably in practically each and every one of them. It lacks greater clarity when explaining its mechanics and, in short, a much more forceful proposal.",2018-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877ea04,PSX Brasil,Leonardo Cidreira,45,"With a shallow plot, frustrating gameplay, and serious technical problems, Hello Neighbor fails miserably to turn its creative concept into something fun and memorable. Everything seems to conspire against the player's progress throughout the game and surely a good portion of those who try to venture here may end up losing interest at the beginning of the experience.",2018-08-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877ea17,Pure Nintendo,Kirstie Summers,75,"While it does take a fair amount of patience, Hello Neighbor has all the tension and atmosphere you want from a game primarily geared towards stealth.",2018-08-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796793765d677877ea41,Nintendo Insider,Daniel Lipscombe,40,"Hello Neighbor could be fun, within the right parameters. The neighbour would hold a lot more terror if his actions carried any weight. The puzzling aspect of switches, hidden doors and traps would be more enjoyable were they staged within an inspiring world or using interesting concepts. But the game fails on all of these points, not holding attention, not really projecting any fear beyond the first few encounters, and the world feels as flat as the polygons used to build it.",2018-08-12T04:00:00.000Z,False,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877ea23,NintendoWorldReport,Jordan Rudek,40,Please won't you be my neighbor? I'll pass.,2018-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877ea10,DualShockers,Tanner Pierce,45,"All in all, Hello Neighbor is a massive disappointment and not a very good game in the slightest. While the game's nail-biting AI can make for some interesting moments every now and then, it doesn't make up for how hard the game is, how buggy it can be, and how bad the art style looks. At $29.99, there's absolutely no chance I can recommend it to anyone, unless of course, you like games that tell you nothing about what to do.",2018-08-10T04:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796793765d677877ea47,Thumbsticks,Tom Baines,40,"Other than the portability – which, without tilt aiming, feels like an opportunity wasted – there's no compelling reason to pick the Switch port of Hello Neighbor over any others. Worse still is the feeling you've already seen all the best bits, just like an all-too-revealing movie trailer, but that's an issue with Hello Neighbor on all platforms.",2018-08-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877ea0a,Nintendo Life,Jon Mundy,40,"A confused, messy stealth-puzzler with flaky physics and dodgy controls. Hello Neighbor's attempt to do something fresh with a classic cinematic concept is to be applauded, but the execution falls flat. A massive missed opportunity.",2018-08-06T04:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796793765d677877ea34,GBAtemp,Erin Coles,40,"A great idea for a game, has an interesting look, and is reasonably fun to play. The potential for it to be better is felt constantly, and you can't help but feel disappointed that many things you hope to see don't ever happen.",2018-08-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877ea01,Push Square,Rebecca Stow,40,"Sticking with Hello Neighbor takes a lot of patience and forgiveness. While the lure of the secret in the basement is a strong one, the glitches, complicated puzzles, and problematic AI all make for a giant slog. With improvements this indie could be a spine-tingling horror game, one which plays on deep childhood fears and leaves a lasting impression, but in its current state, we wish that we'd just stayed at home.",2018-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796793765d677877ea38,Cultured Vultures,Jimmy Donnellan,30,"Frustrating in almost everything it tries to do, Hello Neighbor's interesting concept is completely wasted by its execution.",2018-07-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877ea14,Hobby Consolas,Alberto Lloret,55,"A ""family friendly"" survival horror that's far from giving us goosebumps. It lacks polishment (glitches, bugs... that make de game uglier) and offers a broken control that's its our worst enemy, more than the neighbor. It looks like a twisted Pixar movie, but way more plain. It relies on a good idea, but executed in the worst possible way.",2018-07-26T04:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877ea31,Cubed3,Josh Di Falco,40,"This is a mess of broken mechanics that has a lot of potential, but unfortunately potential is all that it has going for it.",2018-04-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877e9ea,Cubed3,Ofisil,30,"An interesting premise, a striking visual style, and a mysterious game world that's bound to keep the gaming community pondering on what's going on in here, Hello Neighbor had the potential to be an iconic classic. Instead, the final release is nothing more than an overpriced, clunky, and incomplete mess of an experience. It's a shame, really.",2018-01-29T05:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877e9ff,Bazimag,,55,"Hello Neighbor is a game with gameplay based on luck and irrational puzzles in which success depends on good fortune and unpredictable AI rather than player’s skill. Also, the story is terribly slow and meaningless from start to the final levels. Although the game tries to flaunt the story in concluding parts, due to poor storytelling and immature background, it is still unsuccessful in affecting its players; it makes them happy just because of ease of its extremely boring gameplay! The only notable advantage of Hello Neighbor is its beautiful and unique type of 50s’ graphics. In addition, Hello Neighbor–like Alien: isolation– lacks implemented creativity; the game’s potential is buried beneath a pile of issues which disappoints both critics and players.",2018-01-27T05:00:00.000Z,False,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877e9cf,Life is Xbox,Patrick Van Zandbeek,25,"As much as I looked forward to this title, I haven’t been this disappointed with a game in a very long time.",2018-01-17T05:00:00.000Z,False,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877e9d5,GamingBolt,Ravi Sinha,40,"Charming at first but ultimately the victim of lofty ambition, Hello Neighbor is a game that simply can't capitalize off of its interesting premise. Quality-wise, it should have stayed in Early Access for longer until its vision was properly nailed down.",2018-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877e9d8,Geeks Under Grace,LJ Lowery,80,"Dynamic Pixels create in Hello Neighbor a unique experience in which the adaptive A.I. defies all expectations. Despite that, the final act is quite a miss-step when it comes to the puzzle elements. If you won't give Hello Neighbor a try for yourself then at least check out a stream of the game and enjoy it there.",2018-01-03T05:00:00.000Z,False,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796793765d677877ea4e,OnlySP,Damien Lawardorn,20,"Dynamic Pixels seems to have begun with a simple, brilliant concept, but struggled to make a cohesive game out of it. The AI neighbour and skewed environment are both wonderfully executed pieces of game design, but every other aspect of the project is flawed, making for a fundamentally unenjoyable experience. In some languages, ""hello"" also means ""goodbye"", and the latter is more apt here; no matter what horrors lay within the basement, they are not worth persevering through the horror of playing this game.",2018-01-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877e9d2,TheXboxHub,Chad Brenneman,70,"Hello Neighbor is not a game that should be taken lightly, but it is one that will polarize the fans.",2018-01-02T05:00:00.000Z,False,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877e9de,Sirus Gaming,Carlo Cutanda,30,"Now that the game is out, I honestly have to say that I am a little bit underwhelmed. The concepts in the early access beta was not expanded upon. While it was refined to some extent, the game is still without its bugs and problems. The game showed so much promise but it released in practically the same state. Nothing significant was added, just more of the same. I probably would have had a different opinion if I jumped into this game after it was released but since I saw it grow, the new release holds very little for me.",2017-12-31T05:00:00.000Z,False,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877e98c,Ars Technica,Steven Strom,,Hello Neighbor is the worst game I've reviewed all year. Skip it with prejudice.,2017-12-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877e9e1,Gamersky,楚楠,40,"Hello Neighbor is a complete mess with tons of bugs, stupid AI and confusing storyline. The performance is even worse than the demo version.",2017-12-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877e9a9,TrueAchievements,Mark Delaney,30,"When simple tasks like reliably picking up and using or placing items are clunky, it's a good sign that the skeletons in the closet aren't worth discovering.",2017-12-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877e9c7,GamePro,,49,"The basic idea of the gameplay is solid, but due to the bad implementation the game only barely escapes the total loss.",2017-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877e99d,COGconnected,Jason Fanelli,50,"The game's concept is brilliant, but unfortunately Hello Neighbor's execution does not rise to the occasion and the game falls flat.",2017-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877e98e,GameSpot,Justin Clark,30,"Hello Neighbor seems inviting at the outset, but its clumsy, obtuse approach to stealth will have you searching for the exit.",2017-12-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877e9ac,PC Gamer,Chris Thursten,38,"Frustrating, buggy and overly dependent on trial-and-error, this is a missed opportunity.",2017-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877e997,cublikefoot,Chase Ferrin,60,"Despite its bugs and storyline, Hello Neighbor is still a decent game. The puzzles are creative and a lot of fun to solve, the art style is good, and the Neighbor AI mechanic adds an additional layer to the gameplay.",2017-12-20T05:00:00.000Z,False,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877e9a6,Handsome Phantom,Ben Smith,45,"In the end, even the main premise of the game is stymied by poorly executed puzzles.",2017-12-19T05:00:00.000Z,False,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877e99a,New Game Network,Eric Hall,30,"Frequently more frustrating than frightening, Hello Neighbor is a disaster from top to bottom. There's a nugget of a good idea here, but between the irrational puzzle design and inconsistent AI, the finished product isn't up to snuff.",2017-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796793765d677877ea4a,SomHráč.sk,Adam Hambálek,50,"Hello Neighbor is like a beautiful bubble from a bubble blower. It has beautiful colors and for a moment, it will enchant you. But like every bubble, even this one pops eventually.",2017-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796593765d677877e94c,Paste Magazine,Cameron Kunzelman,50,"player contests and player vs. environment puzzles. Currently, Hello Neighbor tries to have its cake while eating it too, and everyone goes home disappointed when that happens.",2017-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796593765d677877e930,We Got This Covered,Jordan Hurst,20,"Hello Neighbor is incompetent and barely playable as a horror, stealth, or adventure game, in addition to being incoherent as a narrative.",2017-12-14T05:00:00.000Z,True,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796693765d677877e9e4,Readers Gambit,Ryan Esler,45,"I was so desperate for Hello Neighbor to end that I regularly sought out ways to try and bypass the intended game. There could be something buried deep down, but the general execution of this steal-horror blend holds it back drastically. Even the quaint colourful world is hampered by the general sluggish feel and poor controls.",2017-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 5d86796593765d677877e977,PC Aficionado,Lyndon Rebutoc,69,"Hello Neighbor tries to offer a unique stealth horror experience unlike any other, and in my opinion, does it well. There are issues such as the difficulty of the puzzles and the physics engine but overall a great game worth your time. I’d recommend it even if you’re not a fan of horror games.",2017-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,False,9b25216887da4b80af40769e6910cd20 611eeb169c30d27775959600,Pure Dead Gaming,,60,"Pine offers a very unique simulation sandbox that can be fun to play around in. Unfortunately, a number of issues plague the experience, so budding adventurers should keep their expectations in check.",2021-03-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,4cc414e570bc43cfa0d7fda4830909ac 60492837529d50e69fa10413,Gaming Nexus,Eric Hauter,65,"Pine has a lot of interesting systems and mechanics, but those individual pieces do not add up to a completely satisfying whole. While there is fun to be had with Pine's interesting exploration, many of the mechanics feel disjointed, with too much reliance on the game's collection-based economy. While Pine was clearly made with a lot of love, every good feature in is balanced by a mechanic that doesn't feel so great.",2021-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,4cc414e570bc43cfa0d7fda4830909ac 5debeac8ad4f81777e1f5069,Nintendo Life,Stuart Gipp,40,"Pine could have been a lot better. There are genuinely impressive systems at play here – for example, the other creatures inhabiting this world are gathering resources in much the same way as the player, and will even snatch up crops and objects that you were making for. But its smarter touches are totally obfuscated by the shadow of absolute technical unsuitability to the Switch hardware. ",2019-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,4cc414e570bc43cfa0d7fda4830909ac 5ddd6cf5ad4f81777e1f3a0f,Screen Rant,Bryan Lawver,20,"Pine's interesting diplomacy system can't save it from its dull combat, repetitive quests, and severe technical problems.",2019-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,4cc414e570bc43cfa0d7fda4830909ac 5ddd6cf0ad4f81777e1f3a0c,NintendoWorldReport,John Rairdin,,"Pine feels like a very promising alpha, not a game that should be sold as finished. The presence of Pine on the eShop is baffling. While I earnestly hope it improves, I simply can't recommend it in its current form.",2019-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,4cc414e570bc43cfa0d7fda4830909ac 5e3e83c8a575185e266f244b,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,60,"It’s safe to say that Pine makes a good first impression. I found myself charmed by its Breath of the Wild-style exploration and intrigued at the underlying systems that appeared poised for complex faction dynamics, and that’s saying nothing of the quality visuals and music. Those first several hours I spent with Pine promised a truly fantastic open-world experience. Unfortunately, the developers appear to have become sidetracked trying to hew to the puzzle-action formula of traditional Zelda titles, and that has the unfortunate side effect of highlighting Pine‘s worst elements.",2019-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,4cc414e570bc43cfa0d7fda4830909ac 5d86742e93765d677875d07c,GameSpew,,60,"Despite all of its problems, there is still a fun experience to be had with Doors",2016-02-25T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee3c8148289240a0a0199ddec1e5774e 5d86742e93765d677875d092,Slant Magazine,Aaron Riccio,10,"At best, Doors is a game about the illusion of choice, and Weibel's is the only one that matters.",2016-02-15T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee3c8148289240a0a0199ddec1e5774e 5d86742e93765d677875d086,Hardcore Gamer,Jordan Helm,30,"I won't hold it against Calvin Weibel's skill and prowess with basic game design, because for all the obvious negatives I'm insistent to bring up, Doors is so clearly and obviously an interesting premise that revolves around logic, reverse psychology and trickery.",2016-02-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,ee3c8148289240a0a0199ddec1e5774e 5f1f029cd88e035744c1be65,RedTieGuy,Basil Frank,70,,2019-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752593765d6778762aa3,Sirus Gaming,Dave Acuna,45,"Finally, Ghostbusters’ price was the final nail in the coffin. Or the first one, actually. The price tag on this game is just too high for the amount of content and play time it provides; not counting the unnecessary hours spent because of how dragging passing through a level can be. Even while writing this review, the game is on sale but I still personally find it too expensive. Maybe it tried to ride on the popularity of the movie, which, in the first place, already got a negative reception even before it went out on the big screen. It’s a good looking game, but Ghostbusters is not a game we recommend to buy, so you may want to go look for a friend who already has a copy and play on it if you want to experience it.",2016-11-28T05:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752593765d6778762aa0,pressakey.com,Jari Wieschmann,20,"Ich sage es mal so: das zerschießen der Müllsäcke in der U-Bahn hat mir persönlich am neuen Ghostbusters-Spiel am besten gefallen. Den ploppenden Sound der zerplatzenden Objekte haben die Designer gut hinbekommen. Was das übrige Spiel angeht, kann man den Machern nur wünschen, dass Sie von den Geistern (die sie riefen) gerächt werden und den Limbus-Level am Ende immer und immer wieder absolvieren müssen. Einen Downloadtitel unter dem Deckmantel eines Vollpreisspiels auf den Markt zu werfen, ist im Grunde eine Frechheit. Und Solospieler lassen schon mal gleich die Finger von einer Umsetzung, die keinerlei Abwechslung bietet und das Geisterjäger-Erbe zudem mit Füßen tritt. Wer unbedingt in die Rolle eines Ghostbusters schlüpfen will, schaut sich nochmal das Originalspiel von 1984 an oder greift zur Atari-Version von 2009. Beides kann ich an dieser Stelle uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Und wenn der Preis für Ghostbusters (2016) mal unter die 5-Euro-Grenze fallen sollte, dann taugt der Titel vielleicht noch als Trophäenschleuder und für einen (sehr) kurzweiligen Multiplayer-Abend unter Freunden.",2016-09-06T04:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a72,games(TM),,30,"Dull, repetitive and boring. Don’t buy this.",2016-08-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752393765d6778762a09,PS3Blog.net,,76,"Is Ghostbusters on PlayStation 4 as bad a game as most people are saying? Certainly not. It’s a fun twin-stick shooter within the Ghostbusters universe. It’s also not broken or buggy – at least not from my experience. Is it a revolutionary release? Certainly not. But if you’re looking for some mindless fun with friends, you should give this one a go. I enjoyed playing this one for my Ghostbusters review. Let me know in the comments below how was your experience with the game!",2016-08-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752393765d6778762a2b,Gamefa,Amirmehdi Namjoo,20,DON’T BUY THIS. Ghostbusters get repetitive after 30 minutes of gameplay. It doesn’t have any innovation. The locations are completely boring. The music is always on the nerve and at all this game is a collection of boring things.,2016-08-09T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a51,Press Start,Ewan Roxburgh,40,"I like to think I give credit to a developer where it’s due. I also try to give them the benefit of the doubt. If they’ve made a bad game, perhaps there’s an element of potential there. Sadly however, FireForge really aren’t proving themselves with Ghostbusters.",2016-08-03T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752593765d6778762a97,Impulsegamer,Sean Warhurst,22,"Despite my initial impressions from the trailers I genuinely wanted to like this game. Sure, the price was a bit steep and it seemed to be taking cues from what I and many other fans considered the lesser of last generation’s Ghostbusters games but I was willing to overlook all of this if, put simply, the bustin’ made me feel good.",2016-08-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752393765d6778762a24,ComiConverse,Alan Stock,20,"A mindless, turgid and tedious slog with horrible gameplay and zero depth. A travesty to the Ghostbusters name. Avoid at all costs!",2016-08-01T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752593765d6778762a9d,GameGrin,Calum Parry,30,"What we have here is the definition of cash-grabbing and at £40 you’ll be as braindead as the ghouls ingame to buy. The release is obscenely catered towards parents or grandparents who would buy this for their child/grandchild because, it’s all the kids are talking about these days.",2016-07-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752593765d6778762a9a,SelectButton,Kevin Mitchell,30,"Ghostbusters is a massive missed opportunity and a huge setback for the franchise. The game won’t appeal to fans of twin-stick shooters or fans of Ghostbusters. Boring is the single most appropriate word to describe the game. Playing through the game from start to finish was a chore and a test of patience. Marcus is our resident Ghostbusters fanatic, and even he grudgingly could only stand to play through a single level.",2016-07-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a77,Destructoid,Brett Makedonski,20,"Those two ideas that come with gigantic BUTs attached to them are the kindest things I can muster about Ghostbusters. The rest is a vapid, hackneyed slog that feels incredibly long despite being rather short. Ghostbusters does the bare minimum required, and it's apparent that this is a project that nobody cared about. It's ironic that a game so entrenched in specters and spooks is so completely lacking in spirit.",2016-07-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a83,The Angry Joe Show,Joe Vargas,10,,2016-07-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752593765d6778762aa6,Everyeye.it,Francesco Fossetti,40,"Ghosbusters is the perfect recipe for boredom. There is nothing wrong in its basic mechanics, but the pace is soporific, the level design is too linear, and the situations are the same over the entire course of the story. It is, in the end, a gaming monster to flee from, no matter what.",2016-07-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752593765d6778762a8a,EGM,Ray Carsillo,20,"Ghostbusters is a bloated, boring piece of trash that forcibly lengthened an already miserable experience to try to justify a ridiculous price tag. We can only hope to return it forthwith to its place of origin—or the nearest parallel dimension.",2016-07-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a7d,Game Rant,Denny Connolly,50,Ghostbusters offers a top-down co-op shooter with light RPG elements that fails to capitalize on the magic and humor of the supernatural franchise.,2016-07-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752593765d6778762a8e,We Got This Covered,Josh Holloway,30,"Ghostbusters is one of the worst video games I have ever played. It wears its disdain for the player on its sleeve, and the truly scary thing is that everything in it appears to be working as intended.",2016-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752593765d6778762a8c,Metro GameCentral,,20,"Whatever controversy there might be about the movie, there can be little argument that this spiritless cash-in is one of the worst video games of 2016.",2016-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a7a,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,40,"There's an odd compulsion to return to Ghostbusters but the lack of thrills, excitement, and overall enjoyment permeates throughout as it avoids letting you play as your favorite Ghostbuster (old or new) while delivering unsatisfying gameplay in what the publisher calls action RPG, but hardly resembles.",2016-07-19T04:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752593765d6778762a94,GameCrate,Nate Hohl,30,"Ghostbusters is the product of a greedy publisher and a lazy developer trying to cash in on the hype of both a recent film and an established franchise. If you care at all about maintaining the integrity of the Ghostbusters IP, stay well clear of this game at all costs.",2016-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752593765d6778762a91,Twinfinite,Collin MacGregor,20,Did we mention that the game feels the need to constantly throw out winks and nods to the films? You can almost hear the game try to reverse engineer the script so it can get out another “there’s something strange in the neighborhood” line . It’s pandering in the lowest form and clearly fails to understand anything that made the original film a classic.,2016-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a87,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,40,Ghostbusters was incredibly disappointing and this game is a bland experience I'd suggest staying away from until it reaches the price of other regular digital titles.,2016-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a85,DualShockers,Steven Santana,45,"Nothing redeems Ghostbusters from coming across as an overly priced tie-in to the movie’s release in theaters. If you thought bad licensed games were a thing of the past, you thought wrong. Though the game is only bad in the sense of how boring it is to play, if commits the worst gaming sin of being mediocre. It’s not good enough that you enjoy playing it, and it’s not bad enough that you can enjoy its awfulness. Instead its smack in the middle and totally passable because of it.",2016-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a80,ZTGD,Justin Celani,20,"Simply put, this is a cash in the likes of which I’ve hardly seen. I usually find some redeeming qualities in a movie tie in, even if it’s lacking. Here I’m not seeing much of any redeeming qualities, at all. There was one check mark that Activision most likely needed to ensure when creating this game and that was keeping the franchise license from expiring.",2016-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a74,COGconnected,Mary Gushie,28,Ghostbusters incorporates a local co-op mode where you can play with a friend which would be a nice addition if the game was any fun.,2016-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a6f,TheSixthAxis,Tuffcub,40,"The one saving grace is that Ghostbusters is dull rather than boring. Played in short bursts, a level or two at a time, it’s still rather fun, even more so when you have some friends in tow. Parents with young children who fancy a break from endless LEGO titles may also consider a look at Ghostsbusters, but for everyone else, I recommended you hunt down the far superior Ghostbusters: The Video Game from 2009.",2016-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a58,TechRaptor,Samuel Guglielmo,35,"If you can get it for far cheaper than it's going for, if you can play it with friends, and if you have totally exhausted every other twin-stick shooter on the market, then I can give Ghostbusters a very weary ""maybe"" recommendation. Yet everything this game does is done far better and far cheaper by so many other games.",2016-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752393765d6778762a1b,Marooners' Rock,Robert Workman,45,"Again, it’s not horrendous like the NES effort, and it’s a little more capable than Sanctum of Slime. But this Ghostbusters lacks any sort of charm or, worse yet, any reason to see it through to the end.",2016-07-18T04:00:00.000Z,False,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a6c,Hardcore Gamer,Jason Bohn,30,Much of this review has been spent pointing out Ghostbusters’ flaws and issues.,2016-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a66,Push Square,John Cal McCormick,20,"Roger Ebert once famously opined that video games are not art, and Ghostbusters is Exhibit A for his case. This is not art. It barely qualifies as a game. Sure, it's not broken like some games are. It's functional. It works. But there's no risk, no ambition, and not a trace of anything resembling the personality of the Ghostbusters movies or cartoons. This is a game that seems like it was made with the specific purpose of tricking parents who don't know any better into buying it for their kids.Who ya gonna call? The Samaritans, probably.",2016-07-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a63,GamingTrend,Ron Burke,25,"Ghostbusters as a couch co-op game is a dream on paper. Unfortunately, the execution from FireForge Games is so lackluster and devoid of quality that publisher Activision should be ashamed in having released it. It’s a shameless tangential cash-in based entirely on the power of an already-maligned reboot that nobody asked for. I’ll go see the movie for the popcorn, but let’s leave this game in the Containment Unit. Light is green, trap is clean.",2016-07-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a69,Game Informer,Brian Shea,40,A repetitive experience that somehow makes hunting down ghoulish spirits dull,2016-07-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a61,Digital Spy,Stuart Andrews,40,"There's precious little sign of excitement, imagination or progression, the weapons are weedy and the storytelling poor. Given that there are plenty of other twin-stick shooters with better gameplay and graphics out there, you'd be mad to buy it were it a fiver. At [its launch price], however? That's the biggest joke of all.",2016-07-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a5e,PlayStation LifeStyle,Tyler Treese,30,"Even as someone who doesn’t have a deep affinity for Ghostbusters, I can’t help but feel that the license deserves a better game than this. It captures none of the camaraderie or the imagination that’s seen in the films. There’s no personality here, and gamers are left with a $50 twin stick shooter that doesn’t have a single interesting idea in it. Play Furi, Nuclear Throne, or Enter the Gungeon instead. There’s absolutely nothing here worth your time, especially if you “ain’t afraid of no ghosts.”",2016-07-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a5b,TrustedReviews,Stuart Andrews,30,"Ghostbusters has a vaguely half-decent core, but stretches it too far over interminable levels wrecked by mindless repetition and a lack of strong ideas. It’s dull played solo, tedious in multi-player and generally no fun whatever you do. The new movie has its lovers and its haters, but the game will create no such divisions. Whoever you are, whatever you like, it’s just no good.",2016-07-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a55,IGN,T.J. Hafer,44,"This is the sort of game that great uncles and grandmas are going to buy for the young people in their lives because they heard Ghostbusters was popular, or that littler kids will point out in the mall just after seeing the movie. But no informed gamer should fall for the siren song of that catchy main theme. It’s not actively painful to play if you happen to be at your eight-year-old cousin’s house and need a co-op game for six to eight hours that’s not going to require much skill. But you could do so much better. I can’t imagine ever wanting to drop a full 50 dollars on it, especially considering there are plenty of games out there that are equally fun to play for kids and adults.",2016-07-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752493765d6778762a30,Eurogamer,Aoife Wilson,75,Have no fear of this ruining your childhood; it barely tries hard enough to ruin your afternoon.,2016-07-15T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752393765d6778762a26,GameSpot,Jason D'Aprile,30,Ghostbusters fulfills your worst expectations of licensed games.,2016-07-14T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752393765d6778762a29,Cheat Code Central,Becky Cunningham,56,"If you're looking for an inoffensive movie cash-in to play with your couch co-op partner and you're tired of Lego games, well, here ya go. Ghostbusters will get you through a few levels of mildly pleasant action before you shrug and see what's new on Netflix. That's about all she's got in the ol' proton pack, but as far as movie tie-in games go, it could certainly be much worse.",2016-07-13T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d86752393765d6778762a17,Polygon,Justin McElroy,20,Ghostbusters (2016) is a cynical bit of licensed drivel,2016-07-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,387e3e9d6a1a4812bd2e54a04eac2db9 5d8673df93765d677875aec3,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,55,"Discovery is that kind of 'meh' game that leans a little hard on unoriginal ideas. It's not that there isn't room for more games in the sandbox genre that Minecraft pioneered, but these games need to bring something fresh or innovative to the table if they are to stand a chance of forging their own identity. [OpenCritic note: Mitch Vogel separately reviewed the Wii-U (6) and Switch (5) versions. Their scores have been averaged.]",2018-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,101627971acc4962b8353df58ff0da2f 5d8673df93765d677875aeb4,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,50,"There isn't much to Discovery, but it's a really great building option for the younger audience.",2018-05-28T04:00:00.000Z,False,101627971acc4962b8353df58ff0da2f 5d8673df93765d677875aecb,The PlayStation Brahs,Brandon Mayflower,80,"As you build to explore and explore to build, Discovery is refreshing and with the grassy, desert and snowy lands, the TNT to blow things up and even digging and going through tunnels, there is nothing else like it right now on PlayStation VR.",2017-11-10T05:00:00.000Z,False,101627971acc4962b8353df58ff0da2f 5d8673df93765d677875aeba,FNintendo,Ruben Abreu,50,"While Discovery boasts an enormous map and plenty of available resources, it suffers from a lack of originality and pales next to Minecraft. The game is also affected by several technical flaws and the lack of an online mode makes it less appealing, despite a competent local co-op multiplayer and an overall good presentation.",2016-03-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,101627971acc4962b8353df58ff0da2f 5d8673e593765d677875b07b,Cubed3,Aria DiMezzo,60,"Final Fantasy VI is still good, but its primary purpose is to kick gamers in the pants about bringing emulation discussions to the forefront. In an age where classic games are easily playable on modern systems, a rerelease should really amaze with its changes and new features, but because emulation is tainted by tangentially related conversations about piracy, it's taboo to point out that a better version is widely available with very little effort. If this release is stacked against the emulation scene, it's an absolute joke that people are expected to pay money for this, but the overall sentiment from AAA publishers is that emulation doesn't exist. There are plenty of legitimate ways to enjoy this game without the long list of flaws that characterise this port, and it is advised to explore other avenues; Square Enix shouldn't be rewarded for releasing shoddy ports.",2016-01-10T05:00:00.000Z,True,d0f6b4b32c2349918f1e38a6a13e3cd4 5d86758a93765d6778765eb0,FNintendo,Diogo Caeiro,30,ASH tries hard to pay tribute to turn-based RPGs of the 1980s and 1990s...so hard that it doesn't realize that genres evolve for a reason. This game is mostly stuck on a sea of obsolescence and not even its well-written dialogues can add a different flair to a production that does poorly in nearly every other aspect.,2016-12-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,7626d56f226c49c5af79685abf167cb6 5d86758a93765d6778765eaa,Nintendo Life,Narelle Ho Sang,30,"ASH is an RPG that gives a minimal experience into the genre. Its character interactions with each other and its world are slightly entertaining. The story, as tried and true a formula as it presents, is intriguing in its own way thanks in part to its characters. That said, unfortunately, its gameplay and overall presentation, including its narrative, are not unique enough to warrant spending time with. The game breaking glitch that happens some hours into the experience ensures that too.",2016-06-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,7626d56f226c49c5af79685abf167cb6 5d86758c93765d6778765f0f,DarkZero,Tommy Daniels,80,"Crea is a fairly deep sandbox game that’s capable of keeping a person entertained for hours, and as a bonus can also be played cooperatively for a further nuanced/social experience.",2016-07-12T04:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d86758c93765d6778765f49,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Brendan Caldwell,,"All in all, I found it difficult to get into Crea in the same way I did for its forefathers. It would be easy for me to say that part of that is down to fatigue with the genre – I have been through it all before, after all. But that is not the main problem I have with this latecomer. The fact is, it just does everything less well.",2016-06-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,000f9a594ed44b3981272946d330d968 5d8675e693765d6778767f5d,Hardcore Gamer,Jason Bohn,80,"With the right mindset, the game design is perfect for a brain cleanse or to serve as a half distraction while contemplating a more complex problem. The one thing holding it back is the pacing. Were an option added to resolve this, it would be a title to reign supreme among the cat game genre.",2016-09-28T04:00:00.000Z,True,cd761753fdfa430994f60b512c90b66e 5d8675e793765d6778767f6c,Dragnix,Shaun Joy,84,,2016-05-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,cd761753fdfa430994f60b512c90b66e 605dfc84cfbed43e46465718,GameSkinny,Mark Delaney,60,"Dead Age 2 tries to rise above other games in the zombie survival genre, but while it does some things well, it does others quite poorly.",2021-03-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,5d99425d44ff4d228eeab840f494fa75 5d8676e793765d677876e12f,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,55,"Dead Age is an interesting, yet incredibly repetitive turn based zombie survival title that's just alright on the console.",2018-10-07T04:00:00.000Z,False,5d99425d44ff4d228eeab840f494fa75 5d8676e893765d677876e135,Cubed3,Ofisil,50,"RPG turned-based combat, base management, a zombie apocalypse, survival horror premise, plus the typical randomisation that rogue-lites tend to offer. Sounds like a dream? Unfortunately, while Dead Age definitely shows promise, and is somewhat fun for a playthrough or two, it soon gets insanely repetitive, way too easy for the sub-genre it belongs to, and a bit too predictable for it to remain enjoyable in the long run.",2016-11-09T05:00:00.000Z,True,5d99425d44ff4d228eeab840f494fa75 5d8676fc93765d677876e770,PS4Blog.net,,75,"Wick is a creepy jump-scare horror game that does a lot with the relatively small area in which you need to survive the attacks of the ghost kids. The fact that every time you die the location of the candles for the one-hour block you're playing will be randomized means there are some small changes to how you approach subsequent runs, but that's about it as far as randomization goes. Overall, I liked the game and continued going back to it to try and survive past another one-hour blockand then another one, and then another one. If you're a fan of horror games, then you're going to dig this short but fun indie release.",2018-01-09T05:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5d8676fc93765d677876e77a,Generación Xbox,Eleazar Robaina,70,For the genre's lovers it is an indispensable title. It bring us all the necessary elements to make a good game of terror.,2017-01-20T05:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5d8676fc93765d677876e772,TheXboxHub,Gareth Brierley,60,"Overall, Wick is a game that isn’t bad to play, but it isn’t overly brilliant to play either. It delivers a horror experience with some nice jump scares and brilliant sound effects, but the gameplay lets the experience down; becoming frustrating and boring rather too quickly.",2017-01-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5d8676fc93765d677876e76e,PS3Blog.net,,83,"I really liked my time with the game for writing my Wick review. The game reminded me a bit of how scared I felt while playing Alien Isolation, and that can only be a good thing. Be sure to give Wick on PS4 a try – I’m sure you’ll love it!",2016-11-18T05:00:00.000Z,False,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5d8676fc93765d677876e786,Digitally Downloaded,Lachlan Williams,40,"If you want cheap jump scares, Wick will do the job. If you’re after a more nuanced approach, one that goes beyond the superficial horror of sudden apparitions accompanied by heavy breathing, identical music, and a handful of different shaped insta-kill radii, then Wick is not for you. Wick is a blunt instrument – one designed not for players, but for observers of players. Aside from the occasional sudden jump caused by an inattentive ear, there is little of that creepy unease, that apprehensive discomfort, to elevate the overall horror experience.",2016-11-17T05:00:00.000Z,True,e4362ad88b0346d7b05d4f9d640bbf20 5d86777e93765d6778771424,VG247,Alex Donaldson,,"Parkitect is the management sim I’ve been wanting for years ",2019-01-04T05:00:00.000Z,True,749d77f03ef7418cb4b01528ec58f361 5d86777e93765d67787713f7,peppage,,75,,2018-12-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,749d77f03ef7418cb4b01528ec58f361 5d86777e93765d6778771412,PC Gamer,Rick Lane,77,"Parkitect offers a well constructed attraction, even if the ride is overly familiar.",2018-12-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,749d77f03ef7418cb4b01528ec58f361 5d86777e93765d6778771414,Eurogamer,Matt Wales,80,"A stylish and smart take on the beloved theme park formula, Parkitect is a winner.",2018-12-06T05:00:00.000Z,True,749d77f03ef7418cb4b01528ec58f361 5d86777e93765d677877141d,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Ian Boudreau,,"I’ve missed out on Roller Coaster Tycoon and its descendants, so I can’t compare Parkitect to those games. What I can say is that it is delightful and non-threatening, and playing it has typically left me feeling pleasantly drowsy and contented, the way I might after wandering around a brightly-lit midway, munching a corn dog covered in mustard in a gauzy childhood memory of the carnival. ",2018-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,True,749d77f03ef7418cb4b01528ec58f361 5d86777e93765d677877141a,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,90,"Parkitect lets you go as deep as you want and rewards you for doing so. But gives you options not to if you aren't in the mood. It is a great park designer, and an excellent simulation game that deserves to sit alongside many of the old greats we grew up with.",2018-12-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,749d77f03ef7418cb4b01528ec58f361 5d86777e93765d677877140d,Destructoid,Patrick Hancock,90,"If you came into this review with the simple question of ""is this game a modern-day RollerCoaster Tycoon?"" the answer is an absolute yes.",2018-11-27T05:00:00.000Z,True,749d77f03ef7418cb4b01528ec58f361 5d86779c93765d6778771f48,PS3Blog.net,,85,"Nightmare Boy has a lot to offer, with a solid action platforming adventure with Metroidvania elements. While the game itself is not that difficult, the bosses will definitely require more work on your end. If you think you're having trouble, be sure to make good use of the difficulty settings to tailor the experience to your level of expertise! Nightmare Boy is a good option from The Vanir Project and BadLand Games on PS4, so be sure to check it out!",2017-11-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,da621d3c18154c82aedab85687fccdc6 5d86779c93765d6778771f4b,Areajugones,Juanma García,70,Nightmare Boy is a game that preserves the good parts of the Metroidvania genre and also adds its personal touch with a world based on nightmares.,2017-10-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,da621d3c18154c82aedab85687fccdc6 5d86779c93765d6778771f4e,IGN Spain,Jose A. Rodríguez,78,Nightmare Boy is a great compilation of nightmares and monsters that uses a metroidvania style and forces the player to select carefully when to save game. A good 2D experience.,2017-10-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,da621d3c18154c82aedab85687fccdc6 62c3596a0bfe2deada18ba2a,Rapid Reviews UK,Sophie Hunt,90,"From the creators that bought you A Good Snowman, Cosmic engineers release Cosmic Express. The journey to getting adorable little monsters back home. I was super keen to play this game, so find out my thoughts here.",2022-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,ec6230f20ebe4667ad08b5079bf7e5e9 618411f0c7bba1a467d210c7,Nintendo Link,,85,"Cosmic Express is a wonderful puzzle experience that takes you to infinity and beyond. It is missing a feature that I think would make it so much better and the standard controls can be a bit finicky, but overall this is an excellent game with tons and tons of mind-boggling puzzle gameplay.",2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,ec6230f20ebe4667ad08b5079bf7e5e9 6137e1127257ea23f275e9ca,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,"If you love trains or puzzle games then playing Cosmic Express is a must with its brilliant collection of stages and adorable presentation. In fact, its variety of puzzles will have you laying tracks for hours while you happily watch the cute little train chug along.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,ec6230f20ebe4667ad08b5079bf7e5e9 5d8677fa93765d6778774426,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Philippa Warr,,"Cosmic Express is just as delightful to look at, and has a really solid core of puzzling to get your brain around!",2017-03-20T04:00:00.000Z,True,ec6230f20ebe4667ad08b5079bf7e5e9 5d86788f93765d677877836a,GameGrin,James Boote,50,A very simple game with little variety in gameplay. Can be decent to kill a few hours.,2017-05-08T04:00:00.000Z,True,b3678744f16842debd1f2d57fbe12e9c 5d86792d93765d677877d10a,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,75,"Air Missions: HIND is a game that can be everything we want. It can be an simple and arcady, but also it can be a demanding simulator. Additionally it's the best flying game I've played since Operation Flashpoint. And this says a lot about this game. Players on Xbox got also all the DLCs for free and this includes a few new vehicles and plenty of painting schemes for your maximum visual pleasure.",2017-09-03T04:00:00.000Z,False,79dbea54c1374a6ca2b2ee546e2c34be 5d86792d93765d677877d101,COGconnected,Ken Barnes,25,"Some will get an hour of two of enjoyment out of the game before they realise that they're on a hiding to nothing, but with an open goal in terms of competition on the platform and what is sure to be a stack of air combat fans waiting for something to sink their teeth into, it's hard to see how the developer has fluffed this so spectacularly.",2017-07-05T04:00:00.000Z,True,79dbea54c1374a6ca2b2ee546e2c34be 5d86792d93765d677877d0f3,TheXboxHub,Carlos Santuana,40,Unfortunately Air Missions: HIND is not one I can recommend and is a hugely disappointing addition to the genre.,2017-06-21T04:00:00.000Z,False,79dbea54c1374a6ca2b2ee546e2c34be 5d8679b993765d6778780c32,GameCrate,Christopher Atwood,70,"Aeon is a VR shooter that will appeal to gamers who enjoy a serious challenge. It's much less casual-friendly than similar VR titles and will cause frustration for some, but for the right kind of player they'll find hours of enjoyement to be had.",2017-08-25T04:00:00.000Z,True,1b07cc6ec13140b385f34e57b4e97e9b 5d867a9793765d6778785c9b,Cerealkillerz,Julian Bieder,10,"If you're looking for the probably worst farming game out there, you found it.",2018-03-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,73b9314db7f94621940bcc204ddd6179 5d867a9793765d6778785c79,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,50,"Don't. It looks good, but just... Don't.",2018-01-04T05:00:00.000Z,False,73b9314db7f94621940bcc204ddd6179 5d867a9793765d6778785c6a,The Games Machine,Daniele Dolce,30,"One of the worst ""real something"" ever. There's nothing good in Real Farm, a game you wouldn't neither present to your worst enemy.",2017-11-13T05:00:00.000Z,True,73b9314db7f94621940bcc204ddd6179 5d867a9793765d6778785c88,TheXboxHub,Gareth Brierley,50,"It all works fine, with only a few minor glitches and it has a nice presentation feel to it, but I for one won’t be persuaded to enter the countryside again.",2017-11-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,73b9314db7f94621940bcc204ddd6179 5d867aca93765d6778786fdf,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,57,"Paladin is a niche game. It combines gameplay of Missile Command and Asteroids to create masterpiece of nostalgia for the 80's. It's simple, can be relaxing, and is insanely easy.",2017-12-24T05:00:00.000Z,False,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d867aca93765d6778786fe8,TheXboxHub,Neil Watton,60,"Paladin is a cheap and cheerful twin stick shooter that gives plenty of ship upgrading abilities. But for what boils down to an hour’s worth of game time, that price still seems a little high and probably makes sure the game is something you’ll wish to pick up in a sale rather than at full price.",2017-12-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d867aca93765d6778786fe5,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,75,Paladin is a fine little twin stick and it provides a surprising amount of content despite the simple premise.,2017-12-07T05:00:00.000Z,False,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d867aca93765d6778786fd9,ThisGenGaming,Jordan Phipps,75,"Paladin is a game that was enjoyable while it lasted, which was unfortunately about one hour. The gameplay is functionally sound and I never felt overwhelmed thanks to the handful of difficulty settings.",2017-12-07T05:00:00.000Z,True,6005be154ca94b978757989243a9ec73 5d867ad493765d677878738f,Geeks Under Grace,John Campbell,65,Shadowhand's gold is its card gameplay. Play it accordingly.,2018-01-05T05:00:00.000Z,False,b97dde971aca4341a670456ef323503c 5d867ad493765d677878737f,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Brendan Caldwell,,"Shadowhand is built entirely on a foundation of muddy luck. Sometimes the cards come up in such a way that you can combo twenty or more in a row. Sometimes you have to pass your turn over and over again, waiting for a useful 7 or 5 to show itself. That's why I find it unsatisfying.",2017-12-18T05:00:00.000Z,True,b97dde971aca4341a670456ef323503c 5d867ad493765d677878739d,GameWatcher,Aron Gerencser,80,"ShadowHand takes an old game with a reputation for dullness, and dresses it up in an elegant Victorian English RPG coat. Somehow miraculously, it works really well.",2017-12-16T05:00:00.000Z,True,b97dde971aca4341a670456ef323503c 5d867ad493765d6778787392,PC Aficionado,Gal Pikar,83,"Assuming you can imagine using solitaire as the combat mechanic this is actually quite good and imaginative. Nice loot, good RPG progression and it's all intertwined with the solitaire game. Strange but makes the time pass.",2017-12-15T05:00:00.000Z,False,b97dde971aca4341a670456ef323503c 5d867ad493765d6778787382,PC Gamer,Philippa Warr,65,An ambitious game but one which exposes and compounds the weaknesses of solitaire.,2017-12-12T05:00:00.000Z,True,b97dde971aca4341a670456ef323503c 5d867ad493765d6778787388,Eurogamer,Oli Welsh,80,"Blending solitaire with role-playing, combat and a racy, buccaneering plot, Shadowhand is a delight - and a true British eccentric.",2017-12-08T05:00:00.000Z,True,b97dde971aca4341a670456ef323503c 5d867ad493765d6778787385,GuyLogicGaming,Dragan Elijas,,"Solitaire with an RPG... and its fantastic fun. A solid single player game with deep RPG mechanics, and tactical depth to the ""solitaire"" style gameplay. Visually Pretty, difficulty curve is great",2017-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,b97dde971aca4341a670456ef323503c 5d867b3893765d6778789aa2,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,20,"There's little to no reason to recommend Tennis to anyone. The paltry amount of modes is unsatisfying, and the characters' only differences lie in their limited speech bank that repeats incessantly. The presentation is bearable, but seeing it struggle is bewildering. More importantly, despite the number of control schemes available, it feels like wasted work since your only real interactions with the game are reduced to hitting the ball. Despite the tempting $8 price tag on the game, you're better served waiting for any other tennis game to come along for the system.",2018-06-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,725a964fc095473899047ce86e8c0276 5d867b3893765d6778789aa5,Nintendo Life,Liam Croft,20,"Tennis is so lacklustre in every single department that we're honestly baffled this managed to get a full release. The modes on offer are incredibly basic, the characters are dire, and the lack of any sort of progression through the game means there's absolutely nothing to keep you going. The Joy-Con controls are a very small highlight, but Tennis is one we'll want to forget in a hurry.",2018-01-28T05:00:00.000Z,True,725a964fc095473899047ce86e8c0276 5d867d9e93765d6778799e18,GamePitt,Josh Shoup,65,"Spectrum is a minimalistic platformer which really tests your patience with it’s more advanced Dark World levels. The simplistic nature of the game makes this a great game to pick up and play in short bursts, but there is also enough content for longer play sessions as well. The addition of a two-player time-attack mode was fun, but it doesn’t deviate from the core mechanic of the main game or offer anything new other than declaring who’s the fastest between the two players. However, based on the current price point and how much time Spectrum entertained us, I wouldn’t have any issues recommending this to casual gamers or those looking for a simple game they can just pick up and play.",2018-10-13T04:00:00.000Z,False,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d9e93765d6778799e1b,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,80,I loved playing Spectrum's challenging scenarios and highly recommend it to any gamer who enjoys replaying and mastering stages.,2018-09-02T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d9e93765d6778799e12,Handsome Phantom,Philip Neyman,85,"Any fan of the platforming genre, especially those in the vein of N++ and Super Meat Boy, will love their time with Spectrum.",2018-08-24T04:00:00.000Z,False,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867d9e93765d6778799e15,Nintendo Life,Jon Mundy,60,"Spectrum is a fiendishly challenging, super-stripped-back action-platformer that shows its smartphone origins a little too evidently. It's fun in small doses, but it doesn't quite feel fleshed out enough for a modern Switch game.",2018-08-23T04:00:00.000Z,True,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 61f90a4d9e5c48c548d7691d,NoobFeed,Angelina Bonilla,81,"Spectra is a bright, colorful nostalgia-driven game that fully embraces its genre and the music spectacularly well. If you like Chipzel and you want to play another fun, yet difficult game that has her music, give Spectra a try.",2015-07-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,2cb68a86262b4e0a91dbe0625cbbb242 5d867ee893765d67787a19c5,MonsterVine,Shannon P. Drake,90,"This one’s a very niche game, but if a puzzle game that could turn into a six figure salary sounds intriguing–or if you just like dressing up cats–it beats another run through CodeAcademy.",2019-04-22T04:00:00.000Z,False,154108003e4e4f099634188deb9a01b8 5d867ee893765d67787a19c1,TheSixthAxis,,70,While True: Learn () is a novel and interesting puzzle game that is well worth a look for anyone interested in the thought processes behind computer coding. ,2019-03-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,154108003e4e4f099634188deb9a01b8 5d867ee893765d67787a19c8,The Games Machine,Erica Mura,79,while True: learn() is a nice puzzle game that manages to be both funny and educational.,2019-01-23T05:00:00.000Z,True,154108003e4e4f099634188deb9a01b8 5d867ee893765d67787a19cc,CDavis_Games,Chris Davis,60,"While True Learn doesn’t quite live up to its fascinating premise and could have done with more time in Early Access. However, developer Luden.io has already proven responsive to customer feedback and, in six months to a year, I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see While True Learn living up to its cool concept.",2019-01-21T05:00:00.000Z,False,154108003e4e4f099634188deb9a01b8 5d867ee893765d67787a19c2,OnlySP,Amy Campbell,80,"Despite a few flaws, while True: learn() is an engaging, informative adventure that showcases the standard for educational games. The title is welcoming, yet challenging, delivering a fun experience that is truly one of a kind.",2019-01-16T05:00:00.000Z,False,154108003e4e4f099634188deb9a01b8 5d867f2993765d67787a3217,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",John Walker,,"The result is a very decent puzzle game, that occasionally has completely inspired puzzles within it. If it could have focused on the buttoned levels, gosh, it’d have been a real classic. As it is, it’s a calm, gentle game, with intermittent moments of brilliance.",2019-02-21T05:00:00.000Z,True,942e9424124145fca7fadefefb9b70e6 5d867f5693765d67787a42f6,Gamefa,Mostafa Zahedi,60,"RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore had the potential to become one of the best Indie games of the Year, But variety of technical problem makes it Mediocre. Combat is excessively Simple and Without Any kind of challenge and depth at all, Narrative should have been more complex, and Soundtrack are completely forgettable. Most importantly, The combat system becomes super repetitive, Still Characters are fun, and RPG Elements are entertaining. in the end, If you are a fan of Indie games or Hack amd slash games with RPG Elements, Remilore could be a good choice for you, If You bring Lower some of your expectations.",2019-03-16T04:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f5693765d67787a42d1,Spaziogames,,68,"RemiLore is not a bad game, it's more of a missed opportunity, because the gameplay loop feels familiar and funny just in small doses and there's a complete lack of innovations, enemy variety and customization.",2019-03-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867f5693765d67787a42ec,SwitchRPG,Evan Bee,60,"If unlocking multiple weapons and enhancing every aspect of the game via a constant experience grind sounds like an enjoyable prospect, then I would strongly recommend the title. In terms of how forgiving its experience and currency system is, it is easily one of the more accessible rogue-lites out there. This doesn’t mean, however, that the game isn’t difficult – maybe on its normal difficulty, but its harder settings will put your understanding of the title’s mechanics to the test. If you’re the sort of person who enjoys putting limitations on themselves and seeing where a randomizer can take you, then RemiLore might have the magic that you’re looking for.",2019-02-26T05:00:00.000Z,False,d02607edf33e45538193c458f78d9e8d 5d867fe093765d67787a705b,GameSpew,Stan Cohen,70,"Deponia may well be set in a rubbish heap, but it’s a game that’ll never end up there. With lovably odd characters, a fantastic art design, and a really engaging style of gameplay, Deponia shows what a modern point and click game should be. Despite a steep incline in difficulty that may catch a few players off guard, Deponia’s highlight is its character design and writing, and you can expect to be entertained throughout.",2019-05-27T04:00:00.000Z,True,abdae4ebcf3e41beb6ec8040d818afcd 5d867fe093765d67787a706f,RPGamer,Alex Fuller,,"The $40 launch price on Nintendo Switch is going to be an issue for many, especially given its pricing on other platforms and the selection of adventure titles also available on the system. It’s certainly an enjoyable game, and for adventure fans it’s worth keeping on the radar, but it’s an eye-widening price tag in the context of the game.",2019-05-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,abdae4ebcf3e41beb6ec8040d818afcd 5d867fe193765d67787a7082,Nintendo Life,Daryl Baxter,60,"It plays well and has that charm that Daedalic is famous for, and it constantly reminds you of the Monkey Island series – no bad thing at all. ",2019-05-19T04:00:00.000Z,True,abdae4ebcf3e41beb6ec8040d818afcd 5da77811c7c36e55d01edba6,Pixelophobia,Łukasz Ankudo,84,Deponia is a brilliant adventure game. With a console release of the game I finally experience one of the best goofy adventures you can imagine.,2019-04-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,abdae4ebcf3e41beb6ec8040d818afcd 5d867fe093765d67787a705d,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,80,"eponia feels like it’s a combination of old-school Lucas Arts point-and-click adventure games with a hint of Terry Pratchett’s unique humour. As part one of a four-part story, this initial game introduces us to the characters we’ll interact with throughout the subsequent games as well as explain the lore and backstory. So, as an introduction, it’s great, as a full-on game, it’s not as fleshed out as Chaos on Deponia and possibly the latter two as well. However, if you’re into point-and-click adventure games then this is a perfect starting point as I’m sure you’ll fall in love with Rufus, Goal, and the other zany characters.",2019-04-25T04:00:00.000Z,False,abdae4ebcf3e41beb6ec8040d818afcd 5d86800f93765d67787a8156,IGN Spain,Marc Torné,79,An interesting classic twist to modern FPS that works great on PC and would please those who seek a competitive WW2 experience.,2019-06-04T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc81c913519d44dfb645abb2d2db26b7 5d86800f93765d67787a8154,GamingTrend,Codi Spence,50,"Battalion 1944 is a WWII shooter that doesn't do much to set itself apart or feel very memorable. The gameplay is alright, but bad spawns and quick deaths can be frustrating. Graphical issues are noticeable and break immersion. Wartide drags on for too long.",2019-05-31T04:00:00.000Z,True,fc81c913519d44dfb645abb2d2db26b7 5e62cb74bdf729557ef42e56,GamePitt,Rob Pitt,75,"The concept of Afterlife is very interesting, combining FMV with hands-free choices whilst within VR. I’d say the producers did a great job of seamlessly transitioning you down the various pathways as I didn’t even realise there were branches until the timeline popped up. However, the lack of trophies for the ‘gamers’ and low-quality compressed video file reduced my overall enjoyment of this experimental experience, despite actually enjoying the story and being immersed at all times (once I turned off the subtitles so the 3D-mode was enabled).",2020-03-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,ee3c8148289240a0a0199ddec1e5774e 5dbeaa9c7f24b57509bdd410,GBAtemp,Ben Sellwood,30,"Perhaps I am missing the point here, but nothing was fun, nothing was engaging and everything was painfully boring to watch. This game single-handedly drives home the fact that 360-degree video experiences are not the future of video games, especially when it feels like a hugely amateur production with horrible attention to detail with their own intellectual property.",2019-11-03T00:00:00.000Z,True,ee3c8148289240a0a0199ddec1e5774e 5d9668175e6b56079d4545d2,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,50,"Afterlife falls into those cracks between game and cinematic creations and is worse for it. Without a UI or any indication on how to experience its branching narrative without blindly stumbling through it, it fails as a VR game. Without the set cinematic frame, of the direction that all standard movies have, you can miss some of the better moments in the because it’s going on behind or to the periphery of your vision. The performances and the more powerful moments of this experience make it easy to see it has been nominated for a number of high profile awards – but for me, this virtual voyeuristic experience lacks the clarity provided by the staples of either medium to really capitalise on its more powerful moments.",2019-09-11T23:00:00.000Z,False,ee3c8148289240a0a0199ddec1e5774e 5d8680a293765d67787ab393,Jump Dash Roll,Matt Jordan,50,"An impressive framework for a seamlessly interactive experience, devalued by the uneven melodrama played out on-screen.",2019-08-21T04:00:00.000Z,True,ee3c8148289240a0a0199ddec1e5774e 6006e6440f8974118c9387a6,XboxEra,Jesse Norris,70,"As part of Game Pass for both console and PC, Wilmot’s is an easy recommendation for anyone out there that loves to sort things. The relaxing feeling that starts to take you over as you play isn’t something matched by many other titles. It really is the best of what smaller mobile-style games have to offer.",2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,b5dba5ebbdf84ecaad0edf4f5e026247 5ffc16960f8974118c938004,Movies Games and Tech,Daniel Waite,65,"I’m not entirely sure who this is aimed at. It’s not challenging enough to be considered a puzzle game, nor is it graphically detailed enough to allow you to sort out your items by their category, so it’s not a resource management game either. It’s one of those games that fills a nondescript genre, and can only be thought of as a filler title. Something that can mindlessly absorb hours of your life, without you even knowing about it. So, do I recommend it? Strangely, I do. For all its faults, and my hatred for Wilmot, it’s still a fun little game. If you pick it up just to try it out, you’ll have a good time, and the little niggles won’t get to you too much. But if you start this with that completion in mind, then you have just opened Pandora’s box, my friend. Nights will be lost, and you’ll awaken from your gaming stupor, greyer and angrier than you’ve ever been! Take control of your little white square, after all, that stock will not organise itself.",2021-01-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,b5dba5ebbdf84ecaad0edf4f5e026247 5d8b7cd56fb37f1499e4f88f,God is a Geek,Nicola Ardron,85,"Wilmot's Warehouse is a game about categorising and sorting items that will test your spatial reasoning as well as your ability to recognise patterns, and it will make you feel smart while doing so",2019-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,b5dba5ebbdf84ecaad0edf4f5e026247 5d8963b1481e5f09725df3d5,peppage,,100,,2019-09-20T00:00:00.000Z,False,b5dba5ebbdf84ecaad0edf4f5e026247 5d8680a993765d67787ab5fd,Polygon,Jeff Ramos,,"Wilmot’s Warehouse is a small piece of chaotic zen ",2019-09-17T04:00:00.000Z,True,b5dba5ebbdf84ecaad0edf4f5e026247 5d8680a993765d67787ab5f4,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Nate Crowley,,"It’s not my favourite play of all time by any means, and I may never come back to it after my fascination fades. Even so, if I’m asked to come up with an example of a genuinely unique experience that shows what games are capable of in 2019, this is the block my internal Wilmot will bring forward from the tangled stacks of my memory.",2019-09-11T04:00:00.000Z,True,b5dba5ebbdf84ecaad0edf4f5e026247 5d8680a993765d67787ab5f8,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,85,"The order required to succeed with Wilmot can quickly turn to chaos, holding this back slightly from being something I can wholeheartedly recommend to everyone. If the concept of sorting items and making your own patterns is appealing to you, then Wilmot's Warehouse is a unique puzzle game right up your Switch alley.",2019-08-29T04:00:00.000Z,True,b5dba5ebbdf84ecaad0edf4f5e026247 6025d0e909a8836065e60c5d,PC Invasion,Blake Grundman,70,"It feels like Monkey Barrels has all of the components necessary to succeed, yet they miss the target ever so slightly. The repetitive stage structure, weapons, and enemies undermine what could have been special, but helps to prolong the overall experience. This isn't going to win any awards for innovation, but at least you will get a lengthy campaign to sink your teeth into.",2021-02-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,13cc10ad974841a6b0a5c3c23d2d1f22 5de46b4dad4f81777e1f3e0e,Nintendo Life,Oliver Reynolds,70,Monkey Barrels is a great twin-stick shooter that perhaps plays it a little too safe at times. ,2019-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,13cc10ad974841a6b0a5c3c23d2d1f22 5e1cd64c117f2f0cdf3db91b,Digitally Downloaded,Matt Sainsbury,40,"It's a character-driven, visual novel-heavy match-3 puzzler where terrible localisation has ruined the characters, the narrative is incomprehensible, and the match-3 action is so stock-standard it doesn't deserve to be celebrated, even if it does work. ",2020-01-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,206071e112404367b2fbeecd0c986468 5e54ebd8bdf729557ef41950,Spaziogames,Pasquale Fusco,62,"Days of War lacks refinement and uniqueness, but it may be fun and the map editor is an interesting value.",2020-02-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,bc5f7e2b085044578a191eb1e2d7f9be 5e39cb2ea575185e266f1ddd,Polygon,Charlie Hall,,"Sadly, Days of War feels like its developers tried and failed to reach a bridge too far, and that’s a real shame. ",2020-02-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,bc5f7e2b085044578a191eb1e2d7f9be 5e39caf4a575185e266f1dd6,PC Invasion,Martynas Klimas,60,"Days of War tries to be Day of Defeat or Call of Duty 2. It falls short of both, hobbled as it is by a myriad of tiny issues that combine into a lackluster whole.",2020-01-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,bc5f7e2b085044578a191eb1e2d7f9be 5ee36e29c28b1c4114c28447,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson,80,"A seemingly casual experience that sucks you in once you start, Ancient Enemy is the perfect game for players who don’t have a lot of time on their hands but still want a solid gaming session. If card-based RPGs are your thing, you’re definitely going to want to add this to your library; if you’ve ever wondered about the genre, this is the perfect title to wet your beak.",2020-05-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,07c6a2e544274070b9e9ee78316c5774 5ea68705bdf729557ef49961,FingerGuns,Sean Davies,70,"Ancient Enemy is a chilled out take on Solitaire underneath a RPG card battler. It’s not the longest of games, the narrative is a little rote and if you really dig into the mechanics early on, you can find combinations of attacks and special abilities that make the game a touch too early. That being said, it looks fantastic, sets a brooding tone through its music and writing and, as card battlers go, is really quite enjoyable to play.",2020-04-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,07c6a2e544274070b9e9ee78316c5774 5e9dc597bdf729557ef48dcb,The Digital Fix,Jonny Foster,80,"Ancient Enemy mixes Solitaire gameplay with turn-based battles to forge something unique and wonderful. It has a few rough edges, but still provides comforting nostalgia in a pressing time for many.",2020-04-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,07c6a2e544274070b9e9ee78316c5774 5e985f24bdf729557ef48983,Bazimag,Sina Golab Zade,74,"Compared to their previous titles, this feels like a couple of steps in the wrong direction. The gameplay is still fun and sometimes it gets quite exciting but it has become too simple. Although the setting is intriguing, the story doesn’t really do anything with it and that feels like a real wasted potential.",2020-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,07c6a2e544274070b9e9ee78316c5774 5e934ac9bdf729557ef484cc,GameWatcher,Gavin Herman,60,"Ancient Enemy isn't bad, and is one of the better ways you can reinvent Solitaire-esque games. But it is still a Solitaire-esque game, and that makes it hard to recommend to anyone who isn't a fan of the genre.",2020-04-09T00:00:00.000Z,True,07c6a2e544274070b9e9ee78316c5774 5e93fb03bdf729557ef485ed,Killa Penguin,Jake Arias,80,"You play as The Mage, a guy with magical powers who awakens to a world he and others failed to save. The only other living beings left hanging around are monsters, most of which are mute, so the dialogue that plays between levels consists of him talking to himself. Ancient Enemy‘s story is basically just a march back to the mysterious force that destroyed and corrupted the world. Needless to say, it’s an incredibly lonely and grim journey, and while some of the things The Mage has to say border on profundity, the near-absence of other characters robs the story of the development needed to anchor and back up those statements.",2020-04-05T00:00:00.000Z,False,07c6a2e544274070b9e9ee78316c5774 6027b2b209a8836065e60e4d,LadiesGamers.com,Elena Kua ,80,"Despite the grim context, the game is suitable for older kids (perhaps aged 10 and above?) and doesn’t go into that brutality much. Playing Flower Collectors might generate interest in learning about Spanish history or about political systems. While the game doesn’t go into the history and politics much, it creates emotional interest in the characters affected by that setting. Would I recommend The Flower Collectors? Yes, if you’re looking for something very story-focused and don’t mind waiting for things to happen. Even if you mind waiting, it might be a good exercise in quiet observation and putting yourself in the shoes of a man like Jorge.",2021-02-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,60e316a2196644e39cbf357b62805068 5ebc60d0bdf729557ef4af69,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,70,"Post-Franco Spain serves as the setting for this narrative game where a murder will be the engine of all events. The brilliant setting and its claustrophobic gameplay are undoubtedly its most attractive elements, but against it play the linearity of the plot and the irrelevance of the decisions we can make.",2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,60e316a2196644e39cbf357b62805068 5ea989a2bdf729557ef4a070,AnaitGames,Víctor Manuel Martínez García,40,"Its rough design ends up hurting its good intentions, and wasting its unique and very interesting setting.",2020-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,60e316a2196644e39cbf357b62805068 5ea06593bdf729557ef491ff,Eurogamer,Chris Tapsell,75,"A likeable indie with cracking source material and a special setting, The Flower Collectors is just missing the magic of detail.",2020-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,60e316a2196644e39cbf357b62805068 5ea06556bdf729557ef491ed,Gameblog,Gianni Molinaro,40,"The Flower Collectors has a very interesting concept, that feels exciting. But it feels so rough, with some outdated animations and bland models, not to mention gameplay sequences that fail to transmit the intentions, that it mostly feels like a big disappointment from Mi'pu'mi after the surprising The Lion's Song.",2020-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,60e316a2196644e39cbf357b62805068 5e9f90adbdf729557ef4908e,Gamer Escape,Josh McGrath,50,"The story falls absolutely flat, as it can’t be carried by core characters that receive little development and secondaries that I couldn’t bring myself to care about. The gameplay is exceedingly dull, somehow finding itself in a horrifying fusion of too vague and too specific. The visuals, despite the entire game taking place in a singular environment, are underbaked and unattractive.",2020-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,60e316a2196644e39cbf357b62805068 5e9f3c24bdf729557ef4903f,IND13,Rahul Shirke,80,"In making its protagonist less powerful than the other characters of his world, The Flower Collectors becomes more powerful as a video game.",2020-04-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,60e316a2196644e39cbf357b62805068 60edc809eacb46b5712aadc8,GamesRadar+,Benjamin Abbott,100,Ticket to Ride is a family favorite for good reason - it's the perfect chillout board game for newcomers and tabletop veterans.,2021-07-13T00:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5ec802b2c28b1c4114c2663e,Push Square,Graham Banas,60,"Some custom options would have been a welcome addition and allowed even more fun to be squeezed out of the game. But if you’re looking for a quick, get-in, get-out play session of a great board game in digital form, you could do worse than Ticket to Ride.",2020-05-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,e97aca322ee540edac26749e74e94ca1 5f177c8ed88e035744c1b44a,Gamerheadquarters,Jason Stettner,73,"Crayta is a solid take on open creativity with an impressive set of intuitive controls, I do however question the multiplayer focused direction as there will always need to be an online community to support it.",2020-07-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ecd14794cb545d4b857c0ec189393b5 60c140a8ab3e90299df707dc,Geeks & Com,Maxime Chartier,80,"Crayta offers a lot of fun ideas that reinvent the coop game in many ways. Whether its the group creations, the original games, the very engaged community or the constant efforts from the devs, it should keep you busy for many hours.",2020-06-30T00:00:00.000Z,False,9ecd14794cb545d4b857c0ec189393b5 5efd0dc8d88e035744c191d8,Gaming Nexus,Eric Hauter,90,"Crayta is a remarkable game-creation game/tool, with just enough fun structure built around it to keep the proceedings light and fun. Crayta is built to appeal to builders of all skill levels, providing simple controller-based construction for newcomers, while allowing skilled users to dig right down into code. While a few starter games are provided by Unit 2, they aren't really the point. Time will tell what the community builds out of Crayta, but the tools are certainly there for this platform to spawn some amazing things.",2020-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ecd14794cb545d4b857c0ec189393b5 5efd0cced88e035744c191d0,Wccftech,Rosh Kelly,78,"Crayta is yet another game that serves as a platform for user-created content. Despite the competition, it still manages to stand out and not just because the game is on Google Stadia. With its focus on multiplayer experiences and experimental design, this could become a fantastic library of titles once the community starts generating its own products.",2020-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,9ecd14794cb545d4b857c0ec189393b5 5f3aa2fd59864725e2d732fa,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,75,"Merchant of the Skies is a neat trading simulation game, with relaxing game play. Though I don’t think the game allows for much of a replay after you have finished the campaign mode. There is a sandbox mode to play around with, but once I’d played and completed the campaign mode I’d basically completed everything the game has to offer. There isn’t anything particularly new in the game, however, the gameplay that Merchant of the Skies offers is engrossing and an enjoyable experience all the same.",2020-08-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,8ad4dc781e2b476a929144fde4e20905 5f2b0290d88e035744c1e5f2,Destructoid,,70,"Merchant of the Skies is just disappointingly flat. It's enjoyable enough to play through — once. However, after you've accumulated your wealth, there's little left to be done. Another layer of challenge would have done the game a world of good, but as it stands, it's just a one-way trip.",2020-08-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,8ad4dc781e2b476a929144fde4e20905 5f2307c0d88e035744c1cb4c,NintendoWorldReport,Neal Ronaghan,75,"Merchant of the Skies has some rough edges, but the overall experience is an engrossing one, scratching a variety of gaming itches at once since it fuses resource management together with tycoon elements and base building. The controls and presentation are a tad clumsy on Switch, but the sense of discovery in this off-kilter world is fun. I enjoyed spending time in this world.",2020-07-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,8ad4dc781e2b476a929144fde4e20905 5fe47aea8add7352830ff5a0,Nintendo Blast,Patrick Pinheiro,70,"Breakpoint brings some concepts not normally seen in the genre, such as spaceships using melee weapons. The audiovisual work deserves to be highlighted, as well as the general polishing. The absence of more modes leaves a half-baked feeling, but it does not take away the shine of the simple and precise gameplay.",2020-12-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,2385d033d11a469fa08cbae090ae97d8 5fad9c6f038871749d414ee6,GameBlast,Matheus Senna de Oliveira,70,"Breakpoint is a simple title focused on defeating endless waves of enemies in search of the highest score possible. For this, the player has at his disposal several different weapons and abilities, all well implemented and fun to use. Although it has only one game mode, it is a good choice for those who enjoy dynamic and challenging matches.",2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,2385d033d11a469fa08cbae090ae97d8 5f872948fce0972e4e5f72bc,NintendoWorldReport,Alex Orona,70,"Breakpoint brings an addicting and fast-paced arcade space shooter to the Nintendo Switch with neon colored action and a catchy techno soundtrack to boot. There isn't much else as far as modes, but the fast restarts can make anyone an addict in short 5 to 10-minute bursts. If the leaderboards do not entice, then the personal challenge to best your high score may be enough to keep bringing you back, if only for another quick run.",2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,2385d033d11a469fa08cbae090ae97d8 5f6f2aa0cc71e361680c8740,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,85,"The core of Breakpoint is a fast-paced arcade experience, and the game absolutely nails it with addictive gameplay and eye-popping visual effects. I know people still like arcade games because they keep buying old ones repackaged. Breakpoint costs just under five dollars, so why not make some new nostalgia instead?",2020-09-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,2385d033d11a469fa08cbae090ae97d8 5f6c6f61cc71e361680c8221,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,75,"Breakpoint, while small in content, has a single focused but entertaining game mode that I ended up playing over and over again. I ended up being totally on board with the idea of a space ship having a giant axe. If you love your retro style space shooters this is a coffee game worth checking out.",2020-09-24T00:00:00.000Z,False,2385d033d11a469fa08cbae090ae97d8 5f68261f0ce70c230df049f4,WayTooManyGames,Leonardo Faria,70,"In many ways, you may think that Breakpoint is probably the most generic title in gaming history. It doesn’t look very appealing and its gameplay is as shallow as a puddle. Yet somehow, it works. It’s so simplistic and carefree to the point of becoming freeing. There’s just something about slashing tons of colorful enemies onscreen that makes me feel entertained.",2020-09-21T00:00:00.000Z,False,2385d033d11a469fa08cbae090ae97d8 5f7b6875839d422425c7e3d8,GameWatcher,Marcello Perricone,85,A very capable sociopolitical simulator that should please anyone looking for a different kind of strategy game.,2020-10-05T00:00:00.000Z,True,5b49e5e38c3848afb71f6825da275047 5f9379f1fce0972e4e5f8881,PC Gamer,Luke Kemp,75,"A hardcore team game that's fun when you work together, despite some unfriendly systems.",2020-10-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,6bddda6e5d6c4fd8abcdd664b0f30f61 5f88786dfce0972e4e5f74ec,Jump Dash Roll,Derek Johnson,90,"Squad may not be for everyone, but if you're willing to deal with its slow-paced combat and communication-heavy gameplay, it offers an experience that simply cannot be found anywhere else.",2020-10-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,6bddda6e5d6c4fd8abcdd664b0f30f61 5f9fde65fce0972e4e5f975d,Otaku Gamers UK,,100,"It’s creepy and it’s kooky, mysterious and spooky. It’s Yuppie Psycho!",2020-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,False,8fbe88b117a34cce8abf827cf6f38a33 5f9d5a4afce0972e4e5f9571,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson,90,"Yuppie Psycho Executive Edition may not be the scariest game you’ll play all year, but it’ll probably be one of the most scintillating stories of corporate culture gone rancid ever told.",2020-10-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,8fbe88b117a34cce8abf827cf6f38a33 62b1ee490bfe2deada184078,Nintendo Life,PJ O'Reilly,50,"No matter how much we like the game itself - and we like it a lot - it's very hard to recommend picking up this poor Nintendo Switch version as things stand. Without the technical issues, this one's an easy recommendation and a solid start to a fantastic RPG trilogy. However, in its launch state, it's a much harder sell. Fingers crossed we see a patch ASAP.",2022-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,8c67bf879a9f48f689ab0c86df4f67a6 5fb574a5038871749d4159ee,Digital Trends,Adam Rosenberg,90,Harebrained Schemes and Shadowrun co-creator Jordan Weisman serve their faithful Kickstarter audience well with the launch of 'Shadowrun Returns' for PC/Mac.,2020-11-18T00:00:00.000Z,True,8c67bf879a9f48f689ab0c86df4f67a6 60bfd213ab3e90299df70643,PC Invasion,A.K Rahming,60,"With Truck Driver, Soedesco is trying to break into an already spoken-for market with an offering that comes off feeling like a cheap imitation. While it spares itself the humiliation of being considered shovelware, it also lacks the heart needed to call it an actual truck simulator. Perhaps a second, stronger entry can prove the new IP's worth, but this is a pretty weak first impression.",2021-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,True,7211db8bbd88436693c1388b96e0850b 5fc16d83038871749d416b11,Nintendo Enthusiast,A.K Rahming,70,"Truck Driver isn't some revolutionary new title in the truck sim genre, and I don't think it's trying to be one. For a console sim, it looks good, runs well, and has a lot of hours' worth of content. While it's not as fleshed out as SCS Software's more seasoned offerings on PC, this has still proven to be a decent experience. And there's virtually nothing else like it on Switch so far, so it has the room all to itself for the time being. If you've played truck sims in the past or want to get your feet wet, Truck Driver on Nintendo Switch is a good first step. And as for Soedesco, I hope to see the team build upon this concept with an even more ambitious project in the future.",2020-11-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,7211db8bbd88436693c1388b96e0850b 6201680a9e5c48c548d7ad82,Thumb Culture,,60,"I had a decent time playing Startup Panic overall and found it to be a solid game. While it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, the game does feel different enough than others in the genre like Game Dev Tycoon. It is engaging but some gameplay can feel awkward to navigate and some mechanics are better explained than others. Visually and audibly it is very good from the vibrant colour scheme to peaceful background music. I also feel there are many hours to spend here playing Startup Panic.",2022-01-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,471f6d94a65f406bbfd822beab7c88b8 61f42d109e5c48c548d74be3,Gamer's Palace,,48,Startup Panic might be for you if you love tycoon games and are willing to take part in a very unfair competition.,2022-01-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,471f6d94a65f406bbfd822beab7c88b8 61e99e239e5c48c548d6fc20,Screen Rant,Eva Herinkova,80,"Overall, however, Startup Panic is a smart, fun game that’s almost dangerously engaging. When business is booming, it’s difficult to pull away, especially as the revenue starts to creep up. When business is bad, there’s that “one more game” mentality as the player endlessly crafts more features, completes contracts and makes marketing decisions to boost revenue and user numbers. It’s not a one-to-one comparison of what it’s like to be the CEO of a new tech company by any means, but it is a glimpse into that lifestyle - just pixelated and much, much less stressful.",2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,471f6d94a65f406bbfd822beab7c88b8 600b69280f8974118c938d1c,GameGrin,Adam Kerr,55,"Startup Panic is fun for its first few hours, but tails off quickly. It's cute art and music will keep you interested, but once you stop playing you are unlikely to return to this office.",2021-01-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,471f6d94a65f406bbfd822beab7c88b8 600597d80f8974118c93860d,33bits,Euyen Esquefa Pons,65,"Startup Panic is a good game, inherited from the Game Dev Story/Tycoon, which adds some interesting elements to the equation. An interface too focused on mobiles and not very usable in many cases, a horrendous translation and a playable loop, in my opinion, not very coherent with the theme, tarnish a game that, on the other hand, will please those who liked the two games mentioned above, since, after all, it is more of the same.",2021-01-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,471f6d94a65f406bbfd822beab7c88b8 603c0c87529d50e69fa0f74f,Serial Gamer Italia,Mattia Fiore,69,"Startup Panic is a complete management game from all points of view, managing to be very casual and consequently to attract casual players to itself. Although its replicability is not very high, it gives many hours of fun especially in the dead times to be filled in a carefree way.",2020-12-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,471f6d94a65f406bbfd822beab7c88b8 621e275318c4f5b9825bcf74,GideonsGaming,Joseph Pugh,,"Startup Panic is charming and its soul is there, but the body it occupies is just incredibly shallow. I didn’t dislike my time with it, I was always interested in what was to come. At the same time, however, I had to ask myself what I was doing. The reality was, I was just hitting the same few menu buttons over and over again with no real engaging agency. I was reminded of things like Farmville, where you are hardly playing at all.",2020-12-03T00:00:00.000Z,False,471f6d94a65f406bbfd822beab7c88b8 601df0660f8974118c93a37b,PlayStation Universe,Justin Pinter,70,"Auto Chess is a great introduction to the Auto Battler genre. Since it's a free-to-play title, there's no risk in giving it a try. While the colorful cartoonish graphics are amusing and core gameplay mechanics are solid, the actual battles are a bit lackluster. In the end, I just didn't find myself building any long lasting attachment to the game.",2021-02-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,791e1ab4a2664ca0b66331d5b1ec4d89 602c2ee309a8836065e610b1,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,80,"Aground is a super fun game, with lots to do in it. Plenty of crafting, mining and so on to keep you amused. The story twists are interesting, your never quite sure where it will all lead to. It can get a little repetitive as regards the collecting of resources, but what game doesn’t. If you’re a fan of games that focus on survival, collecting resources and crafting and at the price point for Aground I can highly recommend it!",2021-02-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,12193f976e3342769eb7448cfe19cf02 6025cc0009a8836065e60c58,NintendoWorldReport,Joel DeWitte,75,"It won't win any awards for its visuals and could certainly do well by limiting battling. That said, it hit the mark with tranquil digging, incentivizing crafting with small goals in its missions, and gradually pushing you along to explore the wider world around your starting grounds. If you like your crafting but want a guiding hand for your experience, Aground is a good place to start.",2021-02-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,12193f976e3342769eb7448cfe19cf02 6085aafc3038f29f385a1f9b,NookGaming,,70,"Unarguably, there is a substantial amount of content found in this short cyberpunk story, from its world to its characters and themes. There is also nice suspense, steady relationship building, and a beautiful yuri romance. Topped with wonderful art and an entrancing soundtrack, Synergia makes for quite an enjoyable and gripping game. Nevertheless, it should be noted that while this title is a visual novel, it does not feature many choice points and endings. The full game can be easily completed within two playthroughs, so those who are expecting to make more decisive choices or see more branchings may be disappointed by this largely linear setup. But if one does not actually mind that, then I say: It's recommended.",2021-04-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,e24f403afd744e5c8029d219ede4ea7a 6079e41c79a3a34d882b1e6c,LadiesGamers.com,C J Lehr,80,"I love Synergia. It is a wonderful addition to my personal collection of noir and Yuri tales. If either of these are your style, then I suggest you check it out as well. You just may need some reading glasses to make it work.",2021-04-16T00:00:00.000Z,False,e24f403afd744e5c8029d219ede4ea7a 60758f57cfbed43e46466caa,VGChartz,Adam Cartwright,75,An impressive visual novel with stellar audiovisual design.,2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z,False,e24f403afd744e5c8029d219ede4ea7a 61660a5780594f6395b33c39,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,70,"Synergia has a slow start, a scintillating middle, and some odd ends, but as an entire package it’s a solid yuri cyberpunk visual novel that has some forgivable offenses. With incredible aesthetics and real, raw characters, Synergia paints a dark and moody picture and, for the most part, delivers on its promises. If you’re interested in a cyberpunk love story that pulls heavily from classics like Blade Runner, Akira, and Ghost in the Shell that is perhaps too interesting for its own good, give Synergia a download.",2021-03-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,e24f403afd744e5c8029d219ede4ea7a 607b523d79a3a34d882b1ef5,The Game Crater,Tom Wilson,60,"Synergia is a superficially beautiful title. While its heart-warming romance is handled excellently, its mind-numbingly confusing narrative asphyxiates it.",2021-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,False,e24f403afd744e5c8029d219ede4ea7a 605cc937cfbed43e464655ab,PlayStation Universe,Timothy Nunes,75,"Synergia is the product of a small team wanting to create something important. The story between Cila and Mara is heartfelt and worthwhile, leaving you wanting more in the best way. Despite the few HUD issues and occasional glanced-over narrative point, Synergia has the heart and soul worthy of a great visual novel.",2021-03-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,e24f403afd744e5c8029d219ede4ea7a 6056ca12cfbed43e46464bb0,PSX Brasil,José Viana,75,"A diamond in the rough, Synergia tells an engaging thriller story with a nicely developed romance. I hope that with more experience and a bigger budget, Radi Art will impress the market with even more interesting titles in the future.",2021-03-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,e24f403afd744e5c8029d219ede4ea7a 605b7da3cfbed43e46465425,FingerGuns,Toby Andersen,70,"What Synergia lacks in play, confining its players to a single advance-dialogue action, it makes up for in engrossing characters and story. Its cyberpunk world, lore, mysteries and soundtrack will draw you in, even if the central android/human love story is problematic and its ending very abrupt.",2021-03-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,e24f403afd744e5c8029d219ede4ea7a 60635619cfbed43e46465c52,Operation Sports,Robert Kollars,,"Still, if you are a newcomer to this series, you will need to be patient and willing to learn. If you're a veteran of the series, the upgraded visual experience is enough to warrant a purchase this year. The real bottom line is that Out of the Park Baseball 22 offers an experience that is worth the price of admission. While not perfect overall, OOTP '22 is a magnificent blend of fun, complexity, and nostalgia.",2021-03-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,391397c9dc2b498bb432056cab806d70 60d0fb2d1172f7077ae895b3,SomHráč.sk,Adam Hambálek,55,"If you want to take a stroll through The Fabled Woods, don't worry about getting lost. You should rather ask yourself if this short trip is even worth your time.",2021-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,ca85810710fc4b858d73e059f0b169a5 60a66fe357ed0e0490ae2280,SECTOR.sk,Jakub Pokorný,50,Just short flat story in the woods.,2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,ca85810710fc4b858d73e059f0b169a5 6065fa7ccfbed43e46465fe3,Noisy Pixel,,40,"What works about successful walking simulators is the vigor and vitality put into both the narrative and the surrounding world. You want to feel engrossed and experience something unique and attention-grabbing. The Fabled Woods had the environments and graphics on point, but everything else, from plot to dialogue to gameplay mechanics, felt lackluster in comparison.",2021-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,False,ca85810710fc4b858d73e059f0b169a5 60650143cfbed43e46465ead,GamingTrend,Lawrence Le,40,"The Fabled Woods collects all the necessary ingredients for a solid, meditative casual adventure, but its awkward execution leaves its narrative beats without any real weight.",2021-03-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,ca85810710fc4b858d73e059f0b169a5 620cafce9e5c48c548d81853,WellPlayed,Zach Jackson,50,The Fabled Woods' short runtime isn't long enough to elicit the emotional response the narrative tries to evoke.,2021-03-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,ca85810710fc4b858d73e059f0b169a5 6086a27c6a418dc538cba44d,SECTOR.sk,Jakub Pokorný,65,Modest free-to-play 1v1 duels for RTS fans.,2021-04-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,1c27856d15bc466fb60e84d6ecab790e 60aebc5b57ed0e0490ae2e52,GamingTrend,Richard Allen,70,"Knight Squad 2 is a fun, competent, and chaotic multiplayer game great for parties, but features little to keep players interested beyond the few hours it will take to tackle all the game modes and unlock all the Knights. The addition of cross-platform play is certainly nice and a feature I hope more games implement in the future. A few more unlockables or even a leveling system for the Knights would have been nice, but as it stands I enjoyed my time with Knight Squad 2.",2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,47e9cb097b504a0bae9285f2e4caeba7 609ca876a321e6334709587c,Pure Nintendo,Kirk Hiner,80,"Knight Squad 2 improves upon the original with new features, a nice layer of visual polish, and a much-needed online multiplayer component. The arcade party action is otherwise the same as in the original, however, which could disappoint those who have to buy the game again to get these enhancements.",2021-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,True,47e9cb097b504a0bae9285f2e4caeba7 614e2ef06d338e3138245203,Rapid Reviews UK,Joshua Callaghan,60,Mayhem in Single Valley is a puzzle-adventure game that caught my attention due to its colourful 2.5D pixel art design. But does Mayhem in Single Valley play as well as it looks? Find out in this Rapid Review.,2021-08-22T00:00:00.000Z,False,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 60ba1b892e2890d2541597e6,GameBlast,,85,"Mayhem in Single Valley is short and simple, yet very fun and creative. Despite minor issues with platforms and performance, the game presents a captivating and challenging adventure that holds you to the end. All creative aspects are well done, with vivid backgrounds, charismatic characters and funny dialogues. Everything was made to delight and amuse. It is an excellent option for those looking for a simple game to laugh and pass the time.",2021-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 60b4fab8b2b61298b12c198a,TechRaptor,Will Quick,70,A wacky adventure romp with lots of variety and control troubles.,2021-05-31T00:00:00.000Z,True,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 60afbd2d57ed0e0490ae30d1,33bits,Rubén Rionegro,75,"Mayhem in Single Valley puts all its attention on its curious and interesting storyline, as well as an attractive visual aspect where the graphics with voxels and a great lighting system stand out. On the downside, the management of the protagonist can become too slow and ineffective, in addition to options and skills that are given very little use. Recommended for fans of thriller games.",2021-05-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,69660a391b16453cbf22148ac86ad55d 60b66602d39621bf4823c899,SECTOR.sk,Ján Kordoš,70,Start at a run-down logging and enjoy remarkable life of a woodutter. Just relax.,2021-06-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,5d72914420da4870ae54365d6a0193c8 611b0966d43f314421a9137e,New Game Network,Alex Varankou,62,"Lifeslide offers decent value on paper, pun intended, and yet the brief run time and wonky physics prevent you from fully enjoying the colorful but repetitive levels.",2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,202087228093485b81bfda40ce9dbe48 6111494881dfdd2baab61925,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,75,"Lifeslide is an enjoyable game, more so once you get the hang of flying the paper plane. I enjoyed the Zen stages more than the Story Mode, but only because I don’t like timers. Flight or Flying games with physics-driven gameplay are something I wouldn’t normally play, but I’m glad I got to try out Lifeslide. With each level being used as a metaphor for life and the lovely ambient music this is one to try out on Steam.",2021-08-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,202087228093485b81bfda40ce9dbe48 60d90133c39fc6608bcd738d,JVL,,75,"Lifeslide is a contemplative experience that does not forget to offer a simplistic but engaging gameplay, which requires you to master its mechanics.",2021-06-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,202087228093485b81bfda40ce9dbe48 61f051af9e5c48c548d7279d,JumpCut PLAY,Chazz Mair,70,"It’s hard to say Lifeslide does anything wrong with its execution, at no point did I grow tired or frustrated with the game. It ends just as it risks overstaying its welcome – and the mechanics it does introduce over that runtime fit into the main loop neatly. Still, even those do little to elaborate beyond those initial mechanics in a way that feels intentional. With a gameplay loop that harkens back to an era of lunchtime flash games, Lifeslide will genuinely please people who are looking for a new relaxing experience.",2021-05-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,202087228093485b81bfda40ce9dbe48 613ff7ce8ebcf0a6ad13bb59,EIP Gaming,Daniel D,89,"There's already a lot to like, and if future updates are well handled, Going Medieval could easily become one of the best Colony Simulators out there. The survival aspects are both realistic and fun, as are the construction and resource management portions of the game.",2021-07-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,9c78b08562af4ac4bffbdcaaa3020b49 60da2971c39fc6608bcd748f,JVL,,85,"Hyper complete, both in the management and in the exploration of type STR 4X, and even in the RPG of survival, the developer tried to think of everything and it is successful. Maybe a little too complete besides for players who do not like to think too much when they play. But for others, it's pure happiness. If you enjoy the medieval, stop playing Valheim, play Going Medieval. It's not necessarily prettier but it's much more addictive.",2021-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,9c78b08562af4ac4bffbdcaaa3020b49 62bdee3b0bfe2deada18a1ce,Rapid Reviews UK,Rob Lake,80,"Pirates are a pretty versatile group. Whether it’s on the high seas, in space, or on a distant planet. If a pirate’s involved then you know what kind of adventure you’re in for. On its surface Black Skylands ticks many pirate boxes. You’ll be the captain of your own ship, travel to interesting places, go on grand adventures, tackle someone wanting to destroy your way of life, and even find treasure. However, rather than taking place on land, this adventure sees you heading to the skies – and your boat…it’s an airship!",2022-05-12T00:00:00.000Z,False,1097a7b8a4b04bb38ebe11e960edcf58 60f9f69596f0c9467e840f93,JVL,,65,"With a scenario that is too anecdotal, Black Skylands could however have been a very pleasant sandbox experience. Unfortunately its gameplay loop does not renew itself enough and the exploration of its open world does not bring the satisfaction that could allow you to get lost for long hours.",2021-07-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,1097a7b8a4b04bb38ebe11e960edcf58 60e733005b88e0050c582697,But Why Tho?,Charles Hartford,70,"While Black Skylands delivers an appealing aesthetic and some solid core gameplay, it quickly mires itself down in long, repetitive trips to gather resources and largely unchanging gameplay. While its slow, unchanging gameplay didn’t hold my attention very well, I can see how someone could find a relaxing challenge that they can just take their time with here.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,1097a7b8a4b04bb38ebe11e960edcf58 60e6fc0f5b88e0050c582639,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,,The combat and controls doesn't feel as refined as it should but the exploration and world building are top notch which make Black Skylands truly one of the few early access worth buying the ticket to from the very beginning.,2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,False,1097a7b8a4b04bb38ebe11e960edcf58 60e6f4565b88e0050c58261f,God is a Geek,Chris White,,"While combat can get frustrating at times, the rewards across the different islands make it well worth it. The story is engaging, and the open world has been meticulously crafted to provide such a wholesome experience. If you enjoy the trailer, I’m sure you’ll have a great time exploring Aspya and building your own home in the sky.",2021-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,1097a7b8a4b04bb38ebe11e960edcf58 60f86ab5b9cbeafd13a23b6e,SECTOR.sk,Adam Holp,85,"It is your state, Mr. president, your decisions, your responsibility. And it works well.",2021-07-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,49f0e99eb9cf4262a5bff73a15335898 60fc44d6357a0c5af5f9f22d,The Games Machine,Paolo Besser,78,"If you liked Schizm and its sequel, you will simply love Nemezis as well. However, 15 years later, we'd expect something more, with a slightly enhanced gameplay, while Nemezis is just a harder, shorter ""more of the same"" of Schizm 2.",2021-07-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,195f717901a14c63b8b9bf3572b937b2 60ff7941fa0af179cc4a2186,GameGrin,Michael Abraham ,90,"In summary, Viscerafest is a carnage-fun experience and I enjoyed every second of it, though some of the in-game graphics could do with a polish, it can't be overlooked for its gameplay mechanics and absolute blast of a journey. To my surprise, the main protagonist has become one of my favourites. Retro shooter fans should definitely pick this one up!",2021-07-27T00:00:00.000Z,True,43b08021bc024451bbbd8caf8767b866 610a67cdbbe373ec7b0972c8,SECTOR.sk,Adam Holp,65,Use your political skills and conquer the world. Just be ready for some unpleasant bugs.,2021-08-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,36aaf2f1da61473eaaabd1776c4548a7 60d4b8ef82dd5d362611e0ea,Softpedia,Cosmin Vasile,85,"The development team at Jujubee has also focused on the modern world, a period that not many titles in the genre try to tackle (Paradox has not yet moved much beyond World War II). Realpolitiks II might seem complex for newcomers but its mix of ideas and execution will work well for anyone who has even a little experience with the grand strategy space.",2021-06-24T00:00:00.000Z,True,36aaf2f1da61473eaaabd1776c4548a7 6120f1bcd101b7b5cd498fbc,GamingTrend,Noah Anzaldua,60,"Banners of Ruin does a lot of things right, but its combat quickly grows stale as you progress further into the game. Enemies become tanks capable of dealing massive damage and the game’s difficulty becomes largely artificial, no longer rewarding strategic moves as you become overwhelmed by the enemies’ numbers, stats and passives. The game is really fun in the first few hours, but once you have learned the ins and outs, you realize it has already played its hand.",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,639af54d1eca4ef3964fbe88487465fe 61200983d101b7b5cd498ec0,COGconnected,Mark Steighner,80,"Despite some bugs (unfortunately, not a playable race but the game crashing kind) and a feeling of complexity that might be off-putting at first, Banners of Ruin is a smart and creative take on two very familiar genres. With a world, story, and characters that are a refreshing departure from the usual dark fantasy tropes, and gameplay that is engaging and addicting, the biggest knock against it might be players’ potential reticence to dive into yet another deck builder/roguelike. That would be a shame, and anyone who has grown weary of the genre might be pleasantly surprised by Banners of Ruin.",2021-08-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,639af54d1eca4ef3964fbe88487465fe 610ccfcf2956a704054de2c5,Checkpoint Gaming,Tom Quirk,80,"Even if it can feel like the deck-builder roguelike genre is getting a bit oversaturated, Banners of Ruin is definitely one to check out. With its generous and frequent unlocks, as well as its complex-yet-mostly-well-explained combat mechanics, it is easy to pick up and enjoyable to master. While it is not as challenging as some of its roguelike cousins, I personally found its user-friendliness a positive quality. If you are looking for another deck-builder roguelike to play, you should definitely add Banners of Ruin to your deck.",2021-07-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,639af54d1eca4ef3964fbe88487465fe 61a112b52a17c9d2434a2473,33bits,Fernando Sánchez,60,"The Comanche franchise returns after 20 years and it does so with a fifth installment that does not shine like the previous ones, perhaps because it started from different premises than those that have finally reached us, making us feel its structure a bit repetitive and its generic design. Despite everything, lovers of helicopter games or the original franchise can take advantage of what this Comanche offers us.",2021-11-26T00:00:00.000Z,False,2f9de40b139c4eb1980f731f9ed4ced4 6137783dea2645107126deda,Saving Content,Scott Ellison II,40,"Comanche fails to live up to the pedigree of its predecessors in just about every way. Not a barn burner of a release by any stretch. Though it manages to try new and exciting things with a modicum of success, it’s not enough. Half the game is inaccessible due to the multiplayer being dead on arrival, and you’re likely never to see it unless you coordinate. It has a short and unsatisfying campaign, but it does have a solid challenge mode that’ll really test you. This is a budget priced game, and there’s fun to be had, but you’d be better off spending your time elsewhere than with Comanche.",2021-09-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,2f9de40b139c4eb1980f731f9ed4ced4 612a0c93300b9f40f6a2060c,Bazimag,Sina Golabzade,60,Comanche feels like a game that doesn’t want you to play it or at least not enjoy yourself while playing it. The controls are so clunky that you can’t just explain it by saying “it’s a simulation” and the missions just aren’t that varied or interesting.,2021-08-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,2f9de40b139c4eb1980f731f9ed4ced4 6140f3a1883455bb0b275ea0,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,80,"Luna’s Fishing Garden doesn’t reinvent things when it comes to game design. But the game’s strength lies in its heart. The entire time I played this game I smiled at Cassie’s adorable face when she caught a fish. I also felt so relaxed playing this experience. This game might just be the current equivalent of video game meditation. No challenge, just a good feeling guaranteed through its simple, short but lovely experience.",2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,50ad2ebf631c4704bdc9bafe004f8538 618411b0c7bba1a467d210c4,Nintendo Link,Jason Capp,76,"A Good Snowman is Hard to Build is a really nice puzzle game with some fun ideas that looks and sounds incredible. It fails to keep things interesting as you continue on, but that does not take away from the challenge of the spacial puzzles presented. Building snowmen is great, and seeing their cute faces as a reward is nice, but I would have loved to see a bit more mix up in the gameplay.",2021-10-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,a40d8475938e40beab4236f855a61254 6145b7756a0d35eab0ffc0a0,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,80,"A Good Snowman is Hard to Build is a sweet take on the Sokoban style block-pushing puzzle. It is relaxing to play, funny, and while it’s tough, it rarely descends into frustration. It made me smile every time I completed a snowman, though I’m disappointed it is so short. If you are a fan of this type of puzzle game you should definitely check out A Good Snowman is Hard to Build and its counterpart A Monster’s Expedition.",2021-09-18T00:00:00.000Z,False,a40d8475938e40beab4236f855a61254 61468c7b6a0d35eab0ffc129,Video Chums,A.J. Maciejewski,73,I enjoyed my time with A Good Snowman is Hard to Build despite its brevity and the fact that I got stuck quite regularly. It's bursting with so much charm and lovely aesthetics that you'll roll snowballs with a smile on your face for as long as it lasts.,2021-09-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,a40d8475938e40beab4236f855a61254 616e0ceae856d8ac61c53d2a,NintendoWorldReport,Joe Devader,70,"For most, though, a mixture of the complete lack of any challenge in the minigames and the very slow pace may turn them off from the experience. Its art style is gorgeous and the soundtrack to accompany Little Pond is a joy to listen to, but at the end of the day those can only do so much to help the experience. If this sounds up your alley, you should absolutely give Teacup a playthrough! If not, well you may just have to look into a different blend to fill your cup.",2021-10-17T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b587712c0bb4b02856253eb065c95e4 6160ae143ad0c44038726326,KeenGamer,Kara Phillips,90,"How can you host a tea party with no tea? And how can you replenish your supplies if you're too anxious to leave? Join beloved Teacup on her adventure around Little Pond to make sure her supplies are plentiful, and see what the world has to offer once you step out of your comfort zone.",2021-10-04T00:00:00.000Z,True,8b587712c0bb4b02856253eb065c95e4 61571b059f4312e92e327749,Explosion Network,Chantelle McColl,70,Teacup is a beautiful 2D narrative-driven game that goes to great lengths to create a believable and captivating world.,2021-10-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b587712c0bb4b02856253eb065c95e4 6160a8863ad0c44038726302,Hey Poor Player,Heather Johnson Yu,80,"Teacup was a lovely surprise in so many ways, its careful and quiet protagonist making a big impact in such a simple yet unexpected manner. With aesthetics that feel like a children’s storybook giving players a warm and cozy hug, Teacup is a fantastic little wholesome title that will delight anyone who feels drawn to it. If you’re looking for a bright, cheery game, Teacup is absolutely going to be your cup of chamomile.",2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b587712c0bb4b02856253eb065c95e4 614cd19f6d338e31382450f6,LadiesGamers.com,Paula Moore,100,"Teacup is a very relaxing and wholesome game to play. Going on Teacup’s adventure with her is a delightful experience. You’ll meet a charming cast of animals to interact with, and live a sweet story about tea and friends. The whole game gives off whimsical vibes and is a pleasure to play. Go on, treat yourself to a warm hug by playing Teacup!",2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z,False,8b587712c0bb4b02856253eb065c95e4 616e0cd1e856d8ac61c53cc4,GamingTrend,Richard Allen,70,"While hilarious and fun for a couple of hours, Fisti-Fluffs players will be hard-pressed to find many reasons to come back after a night or two of entertainment. Still, the hilarious win animations, variety of modes, customization options, and killer metal soundtrack make for a good night in. While there are a few issues with slowdown and bots freezing, none of these ruins the experience enough to worry about in the long run.",2021-10-14T00:00:00.000Z,True,434760a9356849be8347ecac448da87f 614f5bef29cd9c662a0ae070,Nintendo Life,Oliver Reynolds,40,"All in all, Fisti-Fluffs feels like a bit of a wasted opportunity. The basic premise is sound, and the modes on offer do provide a decent amount of variety, but thanks to poor gameplay and sloppy controls, none of the experience comes together. Add to that the rather bland visuals and limited environments, and you’ve got a game that simply can’t hold a candle to stronger examples of brawlers on Switch.",2021-09-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,434760a9356849be8347ecac448da87f 6188e2eb61198adb693d6963,Worth Playing,Cody Medellin,85,"Beast Breaker is the kind of game that flies under the radar but rewards those willing to give it a shot. The battle system for the genre is distinct but easy to understand, and even if you're fighting a small roster of creatures in each land, the fights are never dull. The variety in the attacks gives min/max players some room to play with their builds, while the story and characters provide enough motivation to see it through to the end. For those looking for a different kind of RPG, Beast Breaker is worth checking out.",2021-11-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,ed3c276dc5ee42f8978a10eb4db68e32 6176699fa8056001e167a2a1,Eurogamer,Malindy Hetfeld,80,The mind behind Threes brings us this 'cosy-crunchy' turn-based adventure that's delightfully deep and brilliantly approachable.,2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z,True,ed3c276dc5ee42f8978a10eb4db68e32 61633081622fdc536eb6a977,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,90,"Beast Breaker is the epitome of a hidden gem, and we would highly recommend you give it a shot. Like its main character this game may be small, but it proves to be exceedingly effective at what it sets out to do. Creative, engaging gameplay and a surprising amount of depth combine to make for an experience that may surprise at just how much it hooks you.",2021-10-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,ed3c276dc5ee42f8978a10eb4db68e32 617ae21f3b297f3d7b148819,Impulsegamer,Chris O'Connor,62,Swap your drafting table for an office and bureaucracy in what is more a city planner than architect sandbox game.,2021-10-28T00:00:00.000Z,True,f9208ce1192149bb930c6a065fed5cca 617c31ed28b432432e4a1690,GameSpace,,90,"The game surprises with simple graphics, which are even drawn in a cartoon style, which is very pleasing to the eye. The music that we can listen to in the background, either during the title screen of the game or during the gameplay itself, is also very good.",2021-10-29T00:00:00.000Z,True,c9d2e42d8b404add9390c0182093abbd 6194288525cfad560e85d424,Operation Sports,Matthew Ederer,,"If OOTP Baseball is the ideal sports sim (and it is every year for me), FHM is still a couple notches below that mark. The hardcore hockey fan in your life will enjoy this game. But as someone who owns both FHM and OOTP, the hockey game reminds me of just how great the baseball game is. Playing FHM makes me want to play OOTP instead.",2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,3b5eb79d550c4657b2fe6bad90d055d5 62592dd6008489e208d81ee1,Worth Playing,Lauren Hall,80,"Lovers of horror games will recognize Horror Story: Hallowseed as a great example of their favorite genre. Costing less than $20 USD on Steam, Hallowseed won't disappoint.",2022-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,True,1c5397e7c768490c8923aea72aacac9b 619dcd6e8920e0b7a1107232,JVL,,60,"Horror Story Hallowseed is not perfect, clearly, but is not to be shunned. We are far from what some softs of the genre (and independent) are able to offer, but Jeff Winner's game has the merit of offering a funny little ghost train that will make you jump from time to time, on a backdrop worthy of a B series broadcast on TNT in the second half of the evening.",2021-11-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,1c5397e7c768490c8923aea72aacac9b 624c98ed274ec35e72dcccab,Try Hard Guides,Christian Harrison,80,"Darkest Dungeon II is a faithful sequel that pays respect to the original while still evolving on many mechanics. While the runs can take a while and the character dialogue in battles can be annoying, it still features an impressive tone and excitement in each twist and turn that it can bring.",2022-03-11T00:00:00.000Z,False,2373a0ce09bd43d695088c8335758178 61a713ac27e79c02cf5a6f38,JVL,,80,"For now, Darkest Dungeon 2 doesn't have as much depth as its illustrious big brother, but the app seems well on its way to following the same path. It explores another facet of roguelike while retaining its atypical mechanics. The gameplay is still as fine and the difficulty as brutal as exhilarating.",2021-11-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,2373a0ce09bd43d695088c8335758178 61a713f1400b53190a169601,IGN,Rowan Kaiser,70,"In early access, Darkest Dungeon 2 has enough new and interesting ideas that it feels like more than a retread of the original, but they're there's a lot of work to be done to refine it into something that holds a torch to the original.",2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z,True,2373a0ce09bd43d695088c8335758178 61a7153cebec5419c03bb1b6,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Brendan Caldwell,,"In the transferral to true roguelike, Darkest Dungeon 2 has got a little lost in the woods. But from what I've glimpsed through the trees, it'll be a handsome coach when it finally arrives, done and dusky. I'll happily hop aboard then.",2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z,True,2373a0ce09bd43d695088c8335758178 62b08ff30bfe2deada182e2e,Pure Nintendo,Rachel Poli,80,"Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition has a lot to offer. While it's a relatively easy game to get through, it'll keep you busy for hours, and no two playthroughs will be the same.",2022-06-20T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 62aae87c0bfe2deada1816d6,FingerGuns,Miles Thompson,70,"Guild of Dungeoneering: Ultimate Edition is a remaster done right. All new animations, effects, bug fixes and nice surprises are stuffed in alongside all of the DLC content to make a complete package. The handcrafted art style is lovely, the card-based exploration and combat mostly satisfying and easy to get into. While it may lack a bit of depth to keep the dungeon raiding at full throttle, it has enough in the tank for a good few hours of monster slaying.",2022-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 621505d19e5c48c548d88368,SECTOR.sk,Lukáš Zábojník,85,"The ultimate edition of the unique turn-based RPG offers once again an unusual elements and playful visuals, but you will have to fight and earn every single step of progress.",2022-02-22T00:00:00.000Z,True,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 61ae900aae612c62fdd33529,Hey Poor Player,Josh Speer,90,"Honestly, it’s hard to complain about much of anything with Guild of Dungeoneering: Ultimate Edition. This is still very much the game I loved several years ago, just streamlined. It’s fast, intuitive, and sleek. That said, it’s not quite perfect, but close enough, it almost doesn’t matter. If you’re a fan of quirky and strategic deckbuilding combat, I’d definitely check it out. And for those of you that already own the game, rejoice! Your copy already updated to Ultimate Edition for no additional cost. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go kill some diabolical monsters and expand my guild…",2021-12-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,fc75b7c573c64c24a937823183f8468e 61fc03929e5c48c548d78d9a,LadiesGamers.com,Yvonne van Geloven,80,"I realize I may not have played Scrapnaut in the same way most gamers would, but Scrapnaut harbors elements or different kinds of genres that will appeal to all sorts of players. It allows you to adjust the settings to just the kind of gameplay that feels right for you, which I really like. The exploring, gathering of materials and building and crafting part is where the fun is for me, and the game handled this well. It feels like a fresh take on the farming and crafting genre, reminding me of Harvest Moon: an Innocent Life, though it isn’t as smoothly polished as the big titles. I wanted to see more storyline, which would have made it less about ticking the boxes for the quests, but I did enjoy my time with Scrapnaut. I can’t of course comment on the battle part, but for me, the game shines in exploration and building/crafting.",2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,e8f40aec9dbe49d4a3e98a9908382fdb 6202ab8f9e5c48c548d7b7c9,DarkZero,,50,"In the end I did enjoy Shelter but I don’t think it’s for everyone and unfortunately, instead of condensing an experience to fit a smaller time-frame, it felt more like the experience was just cut short.",2013-10-11T00:00:00.000Z,True,011ab6d40b80485bb23fbef4362aceb2 622a883d67855975e585e458,Pure Nintendo,Roger Reichardt,75,"Hundred Days – Winemaking Simulator offers quite a bit. With the different modes, there is plenty here to keep you busy. While the story is certainly the primary focus of the game, I found I learned more by playing the endless mode. That being said, I wish there was more to the tutorial to help you understand what you need to do to grow your winery. If you enjoy in-depth simulators, Hundred Days – Winemaking Simulator will not disappoint.",2022-03-10T00:00:00.000Z,True,141eee80fbe041d48e16e7b998829295 6224db55a9866814f49bd28d,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,80,"I thoroughly enjoyed playing Hundred Days – Wine Making Simulator in short bursts. A low-level strategy game that is easy to pick up and play but has you as the player thinking about your next moves. Hundred Days does a very good job at educating the player and converting the wine production process into an enjoyable, management like game that is suitable for all audiences. Whether you like to drink wine or not, there is a lot to love here if you’re looking for a calming gaming experience. Is unlikely I’ll ever be able to retire from my job and go into the winemaking trade but this game will do just fine in its place.",2022-03-06T00:00:00.000Z,False,141eee80fbe041d48e16e7b998829295 62506ebd008489e208d7d4dd,Niche Gamer,Fingal Belmont,80,"It is the kind of game that feels like a fever dream and if it could only have the hazy scanlines and haggardly, rugged effect of being on a trashy display, the effect would be complete. It may be pretty short and on the easy side, but that makes it perfect for kids who are getting the hang of 2D action games.",2022-04-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,6049cb363ab94eacb797e8541df7c75b 626043cf008489e208d8628c,Hey Poor Player,Kenny McKee,60,"Defend the Rook is a great example of what happens when you have a really solid foundation but ultimately don’t end up doing much with it. While I enjoyed my time with the game I couldn’t help but feel as though I was playing some kind of extended demo. Yeah, it was fun, but it got same-y really quickly. And that is definitely not good when it comes to roguelikes. Would I recommend Defend the Rook? I’m not sure, honestly. I guess I wouldn’t steer you away from it if you wanted to buy it, but, unless they start adding content (which they should because what they have is fun!), I don’t know that I’ll be chomping at the bit to suggest it to people that I talk to.",2022-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,False,c40fb8828f6b45e1ac511f2cc5db9dc2 625eb30d008489e208d85546,Pure Nintendo,David Temple,80,"Defend the Rook is a rogue-like tactics game that's challenging enough to make you earn your victories while keeping you ready to try again when it beats you. If you like strategy games, this entry is worth adding to your Switch library.",2022-04-19T00:00:00.000Z,True,c40fb8828f6b45e1ac511f2cc5db9dc2 62593816008489e208d81f0a,LadiesGamers.com,Mina Smith ,80,"Overall, Defend the Rook is super fun. If you like Rogue-lites, tower defense games, and even those who like board games will most likely love this little game. It’s a pleasure to play, and the Switch version is just as good as the PC version for once!",2022-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,c40fb8828f6b45e1ac511f2cc5db9dc2 628be91d0bfe2deada1764ec,Pure Nintendo,Morgan Truder,80,Sockventure is a welcome addition to the list of 2D platformers that perfectly combine being challenging and a joy to play.,2022-05-23T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e2a7938aa924604ad91f1398d54feb6 627a40a4008489e208d8ef84,GamesCreed,Jakob Gottschalk,70,"Sockventure is a short and silly precision platformer that, while not the pinnacle of innovation, is still a good time for those who enjoy the genre. A touch bizarre and wildly silly, Sockventure is a game for fans of platformers and those who want to get into them. Simple, effective, and fun.",2022-05-09T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e2a7938aa924604ad91f1398d54feb6 6274b2c7008489e208d8d52c,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,90,Sockventure is a colorful and challenging 2D platformer that is sure to please anyone seeking a challenge. Deaths will occur quite often so if you don’t typically enjoy the tougher platformers that require pinpoint movements this may not be for you. Things like Super Meat Boy are typically a little too challenging for my taste but Sockventure feels a bit less punishing than that which led to me enjoying it overall.,2022-05-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,2e2a7938aa924604ad91f1398d54feb6 62598c54008489e208d82064,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,75,Sockventure is one of the better hardcore platformers I have played. When I was in the flow of things and somehow magically weaving through all the hazards I was having a terrific time. But I really didn’t like the difficulty spike at the end of this game. It felt a bit like a washing machine cycle where everything is going so well only for the darn thing to break down at the end and leak onto the floor. Sockventure thankfully is not that disastrous and if you like your hard games this will absolutely gel with you. It’s a solid game that feels like a pair of socks I have worn before. But sometimes comfy is enough and Sockventure will certainly entertain.,2022-04-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,2e2a7938aa924604ad91f1398d54feb6 62682a91008489e208d888ef,Cubed3,,70,"In the words of AC/DC, if you want blood, you got it! Blood delivers on the promise of its name, offering one of the goriest first-person shooters of its generation (and not only). A couple of issues, like it's rough-around-the-edges mouse aim, occasionally irritating and/or boring levels, as well as a difficulty level that's a couple of kilometres too high, keep this from being the classic that it could be, but it's strong horror atmosphere, coupled with its fast-paced action (at least in 'Easy'), and comedic mind-set, makes it a solid cult classic, and a strong recommendation to old-school aficionados.",2022-04-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,df959d76dda247a893f2c8b6d401dc26 62682ace008489e208d888fd,GameSpot,,80,"It's derivative, it's violent, and definitely tasteless at times - but it's almost always fun.",1997-06-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,df959d76dda247a893f2c8b6d401dc26 62d6f47b0bfe2deada19b127,NaviGames,,60,"Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy provides an immersive, deep and entertaining role-playing experience that is overshadowed by half-baked elements and lack of communication with the player.",2022-06-15T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 629f69540bfe2deada17d51d,LadiesGamers.com,James Luff,80,"Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer’s Legacy is a game that you will get more out of, the more you put into it. This is a slow burn rogue-lite that’s not your typical pickup and play experience the genre is known for. Combat is a bit weak and the random encounters between areas can feel a bit unnecessary. But if you stick with the game and it gets its claws into you, this is an experience that becomes incredibly immersive and unique. If you have a lot of time on your hands and want an epic adventure that you make your own then I highly recommend Unexplored 2.",2022-06-07T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 629a81020bfe2deada17c2f4,GameBlast,Gustavo Souza,85,"Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy is extremely bold in adopting the procedural system in virtually every element of its gameplay. I certainly haven't seen a good part of its possibilities and it's impossible to say what your adventure will be like and this is its greatest merit. Even playing several times, your adventure will always be unique and exclusively yours. Your world is alive and full of color and seeing your actions interfere with the passing of the years makes it all very natural. The small glitches in combat and camera don't detract from the game's shine and it's well worth a try.",2022-06-02T00:00:00.000Z,False,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 62a0e0fe0bfe2deada17e8cf,Screen Rant,Rob Gordon,70,"Overall, Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy does what it sets out to do. It creates a genuine sense of adventure that is only intensified by its procedurally-generated structure. The game does have its issues, with combat that struggles to really make the player feel involved, but nonetheless it's an enjoyable experience.",2022-05-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 6294f1c70bfe2deada17a360,TheSixthAxis,Thomas Hughes,70,"Unexplored2 is an ambitious and interesting roguelike that falls short of what it could be. The unique Dungeons & Dragons inspired roleplaying system is let down by lacklustre combat feel and a litany of bugs that lead to frustration. I do think it's a title that's worth keeping an eye on though, as there's a whole heap of potential resting just under the surface.",2022-05-30T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 628fc2e90bfe2deada178b0a,"Rock, Paper, Shotgun",Brendan Caldwell,,A deep and chunky world that sets itself apart from other roguelikes,2022-05-26T00:00:00.000Z,True,8a3b749743254bc58cdb730a54e4cc5c 62c894140bfe2deada18f2c2,ThisGenGaming,Justin Oneil,80,"If you’re a fan of turn-based RPGs, XCOM, and games where you have to make tough choices then The Hand of Merlin will likely be for you. All of the systems at play here can be a bit much to wrap your head around at first but the more you stick with it the more you’ll enjoy it. It isn’t a very pretty game and control wise it is probably best experienced on PC but it is still perfectly playable on console.",2022-07-08T00:00:00.000Z,True,e544fe78c1c3470d99018d33d8b99714 62bd62030bfe2deada1896a1,RPGamer,,70,"The Hand of Merlin is a quick tactical roguelite game with enough otherworldly energy packed into it that causes the short completion time to breeze by. With each run being only a few hours, players have the opportunity to try out new combinations that combine classes with various abilities to find new ways to create unstoppable machines of destruction.",2022-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,e544fe78c1c3470d99018d33d8b99714 62bc75790bfe2deada18902f,NoobFeed,Azfar Rayan,70,"The Hand of Merlin provides an intriguing and captivating experience despite its graphical shortcomings. It's undoubtedly a challenging game while unique in many ways and an excellent take on the roguelike experience. There is a good balance between the game's fighting system and its overworld area. The plot will enthrall fans of the Arthurian legend, while RPG and strategy gamers will get engrossed by its gameplay.",2022-06-29T00:00:00.000Z,False,e544fe78c1c3470d99018d33d8b99714 62b9e5600bfe2deada187a47,GamesCreed,Juan Carlos Ortiz,88,"The Hand of Merlin throws players deep into a retold legend of King Arthur. The king has died, failing in the mission that Merlin tasked him with. It is now up to a group of new adventures to defeat the Cataclysm. If you’re looking for a new, fresh take on the King Arthur story, this is a great place to find it.",2022-06-27T00:00:00.000Z,False,e544fe78c1c3470d99018d33d8b99714 62d1c4bc0bfe2deada1963f0,Thumb Culture,,100,"My final thought on The Hand of Merlin is that it is a fantastic game and is executed really well. From the designs of the environments to the core gameplay. The story is riveting and is not like any other turn-based tactical RPG that I can think of. If you are a fan of this genre of video games then this is definitely one for you. Take in the story, have a laugh, and get slaying. You’ve earned it.",2022-06-17T00:00:00.000Z,False,e544fe78c1c3470d99018d33d8b99714 62ab6f620bfe2deada181c4d,Nintendo Life,Mitch Vogel,70,"The Hand of Merlin may not bring anything new to the table, but fans of tough strategy games like XCOM will still find plenty to love here. The unforgiving roguelite structure and decision-driven gameplay offer up a lot of engaging content, even if these elements are held back a bit by the boring graphics and an interface that's not very controller friendly. If you can overlook those faults and you're a strategy game enthusiast looking for your next fix, we'd suggest you grab hold of The Hand of Merlin.",2022-06-16T00:00:00.000Z,True,e544fe78c1c3470d99018d33d8b99714 62b36d4a0bfe2deada185245,GameBlast,Alexandre Galvão,70,"The Hand of Merlin is an interesting addition to the roguelite genre with a turn-based RPG true to its principles. Although it doesn't take full advantage of the mythology it brings in its name, it fulfills its role with a challenging game that will please a good portion of players, whether veterans of the genre or not.",2022-06-14T00:00:00.000Z,False,e544fe78c1c3470d99018d33d8b99714 62c5b8d70bfe2deada18cc85,COGconnected,Jaina Hill,56,"There are the foundations of a fun game here. But the balance is off, and the game isn’t fun for long. What you are left with is yawning while your fake, dehumanizing enterprise runs itself without you.",2022-07-06T00:00:00.000Z,True,8477342d75cc49c1a2fc1f6b7e70ab0e 62b215250bfe2deada1847c5,Screen Rant,Deven McClure,50,"Good Company is described as a game ""inspired by the trail-blazing spirit of Silicon Valley,"" an essence that it manages to successfully capture in the way players advance and adapt in an ever-changing technological landscape. However, alongside this comes the sterility of its assembly line-focused mechanics and a depth of work required that may be intimidating to those not incredibly familiar with the management simulation genre. For experienced players who value creating efficient task loops and the utmost optimization, Good Company provides a slew of tools that let players micromanage to their heart's content, but it may lack the human touch some players are looking for.",2022-06-21T00:00:00.000Z,True,8477342d75cc49c1a2fc1f6b7e70ab0e