Category Archives: PC Reviews

Thunder Wolves Review

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There was a time where games only had to be fun. No need for ultra high graphics options, realistic physics or even over-the-top models. Think about Choplifter, Silkworm or Desert Strike. Thunder Wolves brings you back, right there. In the 90′s.

Metro: Last Light review

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When the echoes of the past have you in their grip, clawing your way out seems to be the only option. Shadows that are illuminated by lighting bolts don’t just seem to move, they do move. Ghostly images of past lives litter the world and you sense, if not outright feel, their chilled hands clinging to you in search of warmth. These are just a few of the haunting examples you will stumble across in Metro: Last Light. Even though it’s a direct sequel of Metro 2033, Last Light stands as it’s own game.

Zeno Clash 2 review

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Zeno Clash 2 is the sequel to the psychedelic first-person fighting game from 2009.

Strike Suit Infinity review

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Strike Suit Infinity is the sequel from Born Ready Games’ “Strike Suit Zero”. While the predecessor had story-driven missions, “Infinity” developers only kept what players liked and got rid of the rest.

Bioshock Infinite review

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To fully understand and appreciate Irrational Games’ Bioshock Infinite it helps to have a basic understanding of alternate realities. The theory that at any point in time there are an infinite amount of parallel realities that can seem exactly the same or completely different. In one world you could be the opposite sex, you might never have been born, you might have children or have none.

Tomb Raider review

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Franchise reboots are always controversial. Many gamers don’t want to see their favorite games ruined by a new title. Others think the games are stale and need to come at a new angle. The unfortunate reality is that many reboots end up hurting a series rather than helping. Crystal Dynamics hit the nail on the head.

Borderlands 2 Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt Review

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We always wanted to know about Sir Hammerlock. He seemed quite eccentric, even from the start of Borderlands 2. With the addition of the Big Game Hunt DLC, you get plenty of opportunity to learn more about him, but unfortunately he becomes rather dull very fast. Where he was interesting in the full game, his dialogue in the DLC lacks the enjoyable aspect you get from the usual missions. His posh gentleman act gets on your nerves since it really serves no point except to antagonize the main villain.

Borderlands 2 Captain Scarlett And Her Pirate’s Booty: DLC Review

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Gearbox Software is well-known for it’s DLC, especially with the Borderlands series. Borderlands 1 had several good add-ons, including The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned. Each is lengthy and well executed and Captain Scarlett is no exception.

LEGO The Lord of the Rings: Review

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Anyone who is a fan of the LEGO video games knows they are a decent puzzle plat-former. The games are aimed towards the younger generations, targeting children to young teens. Built around this premise, the objectives are straight forward and easily highlighted. The games are put together well, the controls handle nicely for the most part, and the formula stays pretty consistent throughout the games. Unfortunately, that consistency is what is slowly killing the franchise. With practically no innovation, the games are becoming a stale repetition with a setting and character roster change. The games may be advertised for kids, but there are a large amount of casual players that make up those sales figures. Eventually, the continuous use of that mediocre formula will simply cause the games to flop, and the time will come when relying on the low expectations of the consumer will be the end of the LEGO series.

Hitman: Absolution Review

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There are few truly good stealth and assassination games out there in the virtual world – Hitman is one of them. New or old to the series, nothing can take the place of actually being Agent 47.

Borderlands 2 Review for Mac

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Borderlands 2 is the most fun you can have without taking your clothes off and IS THE stand out title for Mac Gamers at present.

Diablo III Review

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Diablo III arrived last year after waiting 12 years for the third instalment in the Diablo series. There has been mixed reviews on this game since release mainly due to the fact that it wasn’t the exact product that people wanted after waiting 12 years.

Dead Space 3 Review

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If you are new to the dead series you have definitely been missing out on the past installments. If you aren’t new then you know exactly what we are talking about. It goes to show that most of us can agree that the DS series is not an experience to be missed out on, but what about the newly released Dead Space 3? How well does DS3 break the surface considering its reputation?

Of Orcs & Men review

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Of Orcs and Men is a fantasy/RPG with a heavy influence taken from the classics of the genre, such as Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Now being developed by two indie studios (Cyanide Studios and Spiders Game) Of Orcs and Men shows all the promise but never really takes off. Saying that, this is a massive step in the right direction for indie developers hoping to release games across multiple platforms.

Devil May Cry review

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Those of you who have come to know and love Dante for his witty remarks and clever comebacks are in for a treat. Our favorite demon angel hybrid is back in full force with combos and style in this fresh hack and slash reboot.

Hotline Miami review

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Hotline Miami is a fantastic indie game that will make you realize just why you love gaming, and will change the way you play games forever.

The Walking Dead: The Game – Episode 4 review

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The Walking Dead: The Game is a point and click adventure, set in an apocalyptic world of despair, desperation and the dead.

The Walking Dead: The Game – Episode 3 review

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The Walking Dead: The Game is a point and click adventure, set in an apocalyptic world of despair, desperation and the dead.

Darksiders 2 review

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A past of decent gameplay now being put to good use. Darksiders 2 comes in full force correcting everything it could while keeping that third-person charm we know and love.

DOFUS review

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Developed and published by Ankama Games, Dofus is a unique MMORPG with a turn-based battle system and cartoonish environment, but it’s mired with frustrating navigation.

Mutant Mudds Video review

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We take a look at retro style platformer, Mutant Mudds.

Mutant Mudds review

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Mutant Mudds is an old retro throwback that many older gamers would feel at home playing. This platformer coming from the 3DS just hit the PC and delivers as strong as any would.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine review

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A third person action game based upon to Warhammer 40,000 franchise by Games Workshop, you play as the Ultramarines as they try to stop the mass invasion of Orks on the planet Graia. Can the Ultramarines overcome the Orks and take back planet Graia or do they get over run by green skins? 

Symphony review

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Symphony, more than meets the …senses? Ever look for a mix between Audio Surf and Geometry wars? You came to the right place.

Wakfu review

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Of all the MMOs I have played, Wakfu is an interesting breed – a sandbox MMO that doesn’t hold your hand and doesn’t tell me what to do. Developed by Ankama and published by Square Enix, anime fans and JRPG fans should give this a look.

Rage review

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Once known to be the king of First Person Shooter, id software released its new IP  on October 6, 2011. Recent games such as Fallout and Borderlands are direct comparison Rage as they’re all post apocalypse. So does this new IP manage to make itself king of the wasteland, or does it only just manage to survive?

8Bit MMO review

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8Bit MMO is an in-browser 2D 8-bit MMO where you can let your inner Lego freak loose. Don’t let the visuals fool you though, they don’t reflect anything but good taste.

Limbo review

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Usually games take the fundamentals such as gameplay, visuals, and the story, and complicate them for added value. Limbo is a game that proved a lot of potential for indie games by doing the opposite. It was a hit for XBLA, PS3, and PC as a platforming puzzle game. Though it doesn’t seem like much, the more you play the more you enjoy it. With an aura that few have done before, not much can go wrong while you’re in Limbo.

Dead Space 2 review

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Being a sequel to a known series, dead space 2 proves to be an exciting ride that no other game has replicated. A unique nail biting thriller like this cannot go the same route as its predecessor. It kept the good, lost the bad, and left only the sweet and scary candy center for the necromorphs to gnaw on.

Rayman Origins review

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Everyone knows our limbless lum collecting friend, Rayman.