There are probably lots of games from the 90s that deserve a “remaster,” to use the term of choice these days. On the other hand, there are games which should probably just be left alone and nostalgically remembered for how good they were. Happily, Homeworld is very much in the genuine classic category. When Gearbox picked up […]
As even the most casual student of mythology knows, the Ancient Greek gods could be a spiteful, arrogant, and jealous bunch. Like spoiled superheroes, they often used their powers to fuck with humanity (both figuratively and literally) and then had the chutzpah to expect continual praise for providing basic services like “making sure the oceans […]
Peter (Parrish): By now, I’m sure you’ve read the IncGamers port verdict for Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes. Tim and I both came away impressed by the optimisation, decent mouse and keyboard controls and range of graphics options, but didn’t get too deep into the mechanics or design of the game. That’s what this joint […]
By now, you’ve probably read plenty of other reviews extolling the numerous sacred virtues of Dragon Age: Inquisition. You’ve possibly also read my early port impressions, in which case you’ll have noticed that – at the time, at least – I wasn’t actually very impressed with what was on offer. The cynics among you will […]
Far Cry is an unusual series, insofar as none of the games have borne much more than a passing resemblance to each other. The first was a fairly standard shooter with the caveat that it was in a relatively open environment, letting you approach the otherwise-linear levels and objectives from all sorts of different directions, […]
Here’s a quick clarification so Company of Heroes 2 players can determine their level of interest in Ardennes Assault: there’s no multiplayer stuff. You don’t get to use the Ardennes commanders in multiplayer (at least, you couldn’t in the press build I was reviewing) and there aren’t any extra maps. No co-op options either. Relic’s […]
This review discusses the campaign’s story at length. I’m not going to spoil anything that hasn’t already been spoiled in pre-release trailers, but these days, I think that still deserves a bit of a warning. Rest easy: Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is better than Ghosts. That might not come as much of a shock, […]
Warning: this review contains spoilers for a movie that was released 35 years ago. Although if you haven’t seen Alien, then you’re a monster and should rectify that immediately anyway. No sympathy. There’s a very easy way of describing what Alien: Isolation is like to play. You know the last section of Alien, where Ripley […]
Tim McDonald: I have written so many introductions to news items or articles about Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers – 20th Anniversary Edition that I don’t know where to begin without just rehashing them all at once. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers – 20th Anniversary Edition is a remake of Gabriel Knight: Sins […]
Let’s not beat around the bush: you’re interested in the Nemesis system. Without wishing to sound harsh, I can’t say I’m surprised; it really is the one unique and special thing that Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor has going for it. This is the system that means the mini-bosses you’ll face throughout the game grow and […]
