It’s magically delicious. Bugsnax is a perplexing vessel of idiosyncratic ingenuity and unapologetic creativity, encapsulating the raw essence of absurdity which is delightfully engaging and wholeheartedly charming. As a robust collect-a-thon and a cleverly orchestrated example of logical problem solving, Bugsnax is such a joyously enthralling experience that enforces an engaging and intricate stimulus of […]
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An occasionally rocky voyage across the sea… As a welcomed amalgamation of Metroidvania style progression, intuitive platforming, and an Animal Crossing-like management system, Spiritfarer is an engaging piece of time management and organized structure, all of which is fostered in an impressively fulfilling sense of progression. With an impeccably crisp and vibrant visual pallet and […]
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An enjoyable dystopian mess… As a non-hyperbolic platform for hype and unfathomable expectation, CD Projekt Red’s follow up to the gargantuan success that was The Witcher 3 was promised to be a generation defining experience that exemplified a dynamic sense of world building and open-ended structure. Cyberpunk 2077 was illustrated as an exquisitely detailed and […]
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What was inarguably a difficult year for many, the illustrious medium of video games offered an exceptional window of escapism and solace from the harsh realities of modern tribulations. 2020 acted as a grand finale to one of the strongest console generations, offering an exceptional array of brilliantly crafted swan songs that stand meteorically high […]
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Big fun in small packages. LittleBigPlanet is a relatively dormant franchise that lives in the shadow of its own success, failing to maintain the meteoric success and quality achieved through its genesis. LittleBigPlanet Karting and LittleBigPlanet 3 unfortunately did not live up to the established pedigree, seemingly dropping the PlayStation staple off the edge of […]
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Breaking down your soul, one demon at a time… Bluepoint’s immaculate repertoire of re-imaginings, remasters, and illustrious remakes are some of the industry’s best, rivaling the fidelity and prowess exemplified this year by Square Enix and Capcom. From the improved textures of the Uncharted: Nathan Drake Collection to the new lavish coat of paint for […]
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An illustrious station for nostalgic play… As a pre-installed bundle of goodness for every PlayStation 5 console, Astro’s Playroom is a remarkably creative and inventive platformer that reinforces and capitalizes off of the surprisingly nostalgic history of the PlayStation ecosystem. From some of the most ingenious and exquisitely charming Easter Eggs in the gaming medium […]
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What’s Up Danger? As the follow up to one of the best superhero games of all-time and a front-running title ushering the launch of a new generation, Spider-Man: Miles Morales has some monumental shoes to fill. This second entry into Insomniac’s established universe captures its predecessor’s idiosyncratic charm and whimsicality, while retaining the fundamental components […]
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A freerunner’s fever dream… In a cadence of free-flowing, responsive fluidity, movement in Ghostrunner strikes a resounding semblance of elegance and satisfaction. With an illustrious cyberpunk setting that is bombastically rich with atmosphere and some of the most electrifying and addictive music to grace the gaming hemisphere, Ghostrunner is as blissful to the senses as […]
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Favoured by the gods… Rogue-lite games have never been my bread and butter – their sporadic and random nature seldom appealed to my acquired tastes of strategic learning and understanding. Rogue-lite titles rely on your ability to endure and adapt to foreign, yet familiar situations, which provide an idiosyncratic sense of allure and satisfaction. From […]
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