Swiftly slammed as “No Man’s Buy” and latterly as the more sinister “No Man’s Lie”, it’s easy to forget that things started very differently for No Man’s Sky.  At the time of writing, this crestfallen blockbuster looks set to go down in history as one of the most disappointing videogames of all time. Wind the…
Gear Gauntlet by Nottingham-based Drop Dead Interactive is a no-frills puzzler combining destructible coloured blocks, buzz saws and a spinning gear that glides across a variety of 2D levels. Promotional material bills the game: “No Heroes Needed, No Villains to Defeat and No World to Save”. This is an honest description but they should have…
Playing Dungeon of the Endless reminds me of the iconic corridor fight scene in Korean Director Park Chan-wook’s pop-violence masterpiece Oldboy. Think about it: you’re in a confined space, you’re surrounded by enemies and you’re hopelessly outgunned. Well, not exactly. Thankfully you have more than just a hammer at your disposal in Amplitude Studio’s rogue-like…
Buyer’s remorse is particularly prevalent in January. Your wallet is already reeling from the cost of Christmas when you’re sucked in by those Boxing Day sales. Those double figure reductions look legit and although you didn’t need an electric chainsaw this year, it’ll probably be useful when the zombie apocalypse finally does come round. Plus,…
In any major city you’re apparently never more than six feet away from a rat, but after a few rounds of Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide you’ll consider that kind of distance a real luxury. A formula fusing the gameplay dynamics of Left 4 Dead with the rampaging rat armies of Warhammer‘s End Times produces…
Anyone who’s ever eaten a peanut butter and jelly sandwich will appreciate that odd combinations can produce unexpectedly good results. Similarly, there are loads of games which at least on paper just shouldn’t work: Kingdom Hearts combined Disney and Final Fantasy, Shenmue mixed quick time action events with forklift driving and now Polish developer Bloober Team has fused…
Abducted is a point and click sci-fi adventure that parachutes you into a hostile and unfamiliar world. Getting abducted by aliens is the oldest story in the book, but it’s a narrative that hasn’t been explored very often in video games. Originally developed for iOS, Sunside Inc. is attempting to upgrade the experience for PC gamers. Considering…
Galak-Z: The Dimensional is a 2D shooter combining frantic dogfighting action with strategy and guile. Heavily inspired by Japanese anime sci-fi, it’s a slick, creative experience that rewards intelligent gamers who know when to fire their blasters and when to run. Styled like a TV series, Galak-Z plays out over five seasons, each with five…
Nanos: The Battle Inside is an attempt to remake Pong for Generation Y. However, despite the effort this is a dull and often frustrating experience. Anyone seeking an updated seventies classic would be better off listening to a remastered version of Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven. The game is currently available on Steam Early Access so…
This is not a realistic interpretation of life according to the Bushido Code. On the contrary, as a samurai in Ghostlight’s PC version of Way of the Samurai 4 you can disavow honour, forget loyalty and sidestep self control. This title is unconventional, wacky and downright weird at times. It’s fun but unfortunately, not enough…
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” The screen slowly brightens to reveal a wooded landscape deep in snow. The wind howls and a wolf cries in the distance. The sky shimmers with the last rays of daylight. You are alone. Your only objective is to survive. Welcome to The Long Dark. An Alpha version of…
Get more girls Chip! That’s just one phrase you may find yourself screaming in frustration at this re-release of the retro classic Chip’s Challenge 1. The story here – not that it’s really needed – is that before Chip can join the Bit Busters Computer Club and get the girl of his dreams, Melinda the Mental Marvel,…
The Killing, True Detective and The Wolf Among Us? Telltale Games is hoping you’ll think this release is worthy of being mentioned in the same breath. Set over five episodes you play Bigby Wolf, Sheriff of Fabletown – a ghetto for fairytale characters secretly living amongst New York’s native population. When violent crime befalls the…
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