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REVIEW: Dark Nights With Poe & Munro
Video games were considered the "big problem" in America in the 1990s. These were mindless, soulless, and gore-laden brainwashing devices that could turn your children into Charles Manson with bath salts.Mortal Kombat(1992) was the worst, and the 16-bit graphics made it REAL. Little Billy was no longer content to just toss a ball with his old man or do whatever they do there. Little Billy wanted to rip his old man's spine through his butthole, and use it for the desecration of the star-spangled banner. Or so your parents would have you believe.
Albert HauerPublished 3 years ago in GamersREVIEW: The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us was released on the PlayStation 3 in the summer of 2013. It received both critical and commercial praise. Naughty Dog, the popular developer of the Unchartedseries at the time, seemed to have found a niche with both audiences and critics. It was a combination of a road trip story and stealth-focused gameplay that felt like a surprise at the time. This feeling of importance was further heightened when you consider that the game arrived at the end the PS3's lifespan and was pushing the system beyond its limits. Its reception and continued enthusiasm only reinforced the paradigm shift this game brought to gaming.
Albert HauerPublished 3 years ago in GamersREVIEW: Ultimate Fishing Simulator
Before I begin my review, I must make a confession. I have never taken up fishing and I don't feel the need. While I admire those who fish, I have never found the time to really get it. It seemed like a lot more waiting than it was, and fish are not that interesting to me unless they're sharks. I am already on the wrong side of a game that simulates fishing. When I loaded the game, I was looking for a gentle learning curve to teach me about fishing hooks and fish food. Maybe I'd like it more.
Albert HauerPublished 3 years ago in GamersREVIEW: SKATER XL
The absence of skateboarding has been felt throughout the evolution of the eight-generation console wave. A dedicated fanbase still longs for the Tony Hawk and Skate franchises that Activision offered. The release of Pro Skater in 2015 was the final nail in the coffin. It received a mixed reception. This was the final trick the genre could offer. For a time, it looked like that.
Albert HauerPublished 3 years ago in GamersREVIEW: Ghost of Tsushima
The next generation of the PlayStation will soon replace the PlayStation 4. We've been given a treasure trove of PlayStation exclusives during this beloved era. These range from The Last of Us Remastered to The Last of Us Part II with all manner of quality content in-between. The final PS4 exclusive title is here, a Sucker Punch Productions original IP. Ghost of Tsushima is an open-world game that allows us to live our ultimate samurai fantasies. __S.4__
Albert HauerPublished 3 years ago in GamersREVIEW: Tank Mechanic Simulator
I will give it a shot, video game or not. While you won't find me hanging-gliding (f*** highs) or deep-sea-diving (f*** sharks), there are many video games I will try. It is very foolish to write off whole genres, as I learned from cinema. In this spirit, I started Tank Mechanic Simulator expecting at least a game I could enjoy.
Albert HauerPublished 3 years ago in GamersREVIEW: Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time!
My favorite Crash Bandicoot game is the one I play most often in my spare time. I have been a fan of the franchise since its inception and have witnessed its rises as well as its (unfortunately frequent) falls. Fans were eager for a new game after The N.Sane Trilogy's huge success and Crash: Nitro Fuelled's failure. In June 2020, Toys For Bob (Spyro: The Reignited Trilogy developer) announced that they would be creating a brand new game. It would be a direct sequel of Crash Bandicoot: Warped. The hype and anticipation for the game was high. But, is it worth it?
Albert HauerPublished 3 years ago in GamersREVIEW: 9 Monkeys of Shaolin
People are re-inventing retro games as a result of recent events. It's unclear if this is due to people being dissatisfied by modern games or wanting to re-experience retro games. However, we know that retro gaming genres are experiencing an increase in interest.
Albert HauerPublished 3 years ago in GamersREVIEW: Watch Dogs Legion
Watch Dogs: Legion is released four years after the release of the first entry in Ubisoft’s open-world tech-themed series. It will be an improvement on Watch Dogs 2, which was seen as a positive step forward. The initial unveiling in 2019 focused on two key elements that would determine Legion's future. These were the new setting of London, and the innovative concept that allows players to control any NPC they wish, effectively creating their own team of hacktivists. Ubisoft fails again to prevent Watch Dogs : Legion from falling into the familiar traps for which the developer is sadly well-known.
Albert HauerPublished 3 years ago in GamersREVIEW: Spider-Man Miles Morales
Insomniac's recent visit to New York captures a moment that truly embodies what makes Spider-Man such a unique character and figure. Miles Morales is our new hero. He walks down the street when he sees two people creating a mural of Peter Parker on Harlem's wall. Miles lives there now. He admires their work and asks about the "new man." The artist tells Miles that he likes Parker but prefers the original.
Albert HauerPublished 3 years ago in GamersREVIEW: Black Desert Online (PS4)
Although MMOs are a new genre to me, I have played a few in my short videogame playing career. When I was 10, I played RuneScape. After a long day at school, I tried my hand at World of Warcraft. I also played some Guild Wars 2 after the Heart of Thorns DLC was released. I loved The Elder Scrolls series so I continued to play Elder Scrolls Online once the subscription ended.
Albert HauerPublished 3 years ago in GamersREVIEW: Bridge Constructor – The Walking Dead
Do you remember completing a huge task? Any task that involves a lot of detail and painstaking work. One mistake can bring it all down. While I cannot speak for everyone, I know that I have been able plan large events and complete large projects without any problems. I also remember feeling the same way when Bridge Constructor is played. That's what I felt, at least with Bridge Constructor The Walking Dead, the latest Bridge Constructor collaboration.
Albert HauerPublished 3 years ago in Gamers