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REVIEW: Metro Exodus
4A Games was founded by ex-Stalker developers. They won Metro with their game in a way that GSC Game World didn't. The series shares similarities in their oppressive environments and survival-focused gameplay. 4A Games focuses on accessibility. The Ukrainian-based developer made it easy to appeal to both casual and hardcore gamers with its difficulty settings. This combination of a wide audience and cutting-edge production values made Metro a turbulent future, which was reflected in Metro Exodus, its most ambitious entry.
Benito RamirezPublished 3 years ago in GamersREVIEW: Song of Horror Complete Edition
A few years back, if you asked me about reviewing horror games, I would have laughed because horror movies are something that I was not a big fan of. The idea that I was in control of the events, and that full immersion was too much was what it was. After diving into Alien: Isolation's deep end, I find it much easier to get my hands into horror games. Song of Horror was scary at times, but I found it to be relatively easy (...mostly.
Benito RamirezPublished 3 years ago in GamersREVIEW: The Big Con Demo
Since millennials were old enough to experience existential terror, nineties nostalgia has been in fashion. But few games are more committed to this theme than The Big Con. This is a coming-of age adventure from Toronto developer Mighty Yell. Though the title's exact launch date, slated for this summer, has yet to be announced, you can sample about a half-hour's worth of gameplay in demo form thanks to Steam's Next Fest.
Benito RamirezPublished 3 years ago in GamersREVIEW: Mass Effect 3
Mass Effect 3 wraps up character arcs, and manages to tell a compelling story. Warning: I will be discussing the fate of some characters and the divisive ending in this review. Also, if you haven't read my Mass Effect 1 & 2 reviews, I really recommend them before starting this one.
Benito RamirezPublished 3 years ago in GamersWarhammer Fantasy
Warhammer Fantasy is both a tabletop RPG as well as a book series. I plunged headfirst into the game when I was in Highschool which was fifteen years ago, however the game itself emerged for the first time in nineteen eighty-three.
Brittany MummertPublished 3 years ago in GamersTradeStars Launches Fantasy Sports Stock Market for Cricket Fans
TradeStars has created a one-of-a-kind Fantasy Sports Stock trading game to entice cricket lovers all over the world. The TradeStars Mainnet, titled "Olympic Torch," went live on August 31 with a slew of new features.
REVIEW: Marvel’s Avengers (Next-Gen Upgrade)
Although the game missed the launch in August 2020 due to its rocky launch, the latest Marvel’s Avengers patch--a next-gen update for the latest consoles-–is now the ideal time to play the title. The title seemed to disappear from the zeitgeist almost immediately it was released. This release seems to indicate that Crystal Dynamics is aiming for this to become a second bash with a DLC roadmap and Hawkeye joining the fray. But how can you really change a game that is fundamentally flawed?
Benito RamirezPublished 3 years ago in GamersREVIEW: Chivalry 2
In a past time, honor and courage were more. The traits of a hero, who is destined to greatness and claiming the spoils. Medieval warfare was legendary for its respect from fair maidens and the heat of battle. Or, your head was squashed as a watermelon.
Benito RamirezPublished 3 years ago in GamersREVIEW: Umurangi Generation
Umurangi Generation is just as good. If you're lucky enough, every now and again you will come across an artifact, media or work that you'll be thinking about for the rest your life. Kingdom Hearts 2 was my first example. Boogiepop and Others is another example. Umurangi Generation is the most recent title I know of that this will occur.
Benito RamirezPublished 3 years ago in GamersREVIEW: Glyph
Last summer, while I was still in quarantine, I found myself engrossed in Netflix's Floor is Lava. It challenged its viewers to recreate a childhood ritual that is so common it appears to have been ingrained into their DNA. The sets were created to portray the title game in child's mind. Sofas and ottomans floated on a lake of red liquid, while contestants moved from vine-like drapes to safety.
Benito RamirezPublished 3 years ago in GamersAerial_Knight’s Never Yield Review
If gamers are looking for something different than the latest blockbuster, then Indie Games are the best place to go if you are looking for something more creative and experimental. This means that these games have some of the best developers and most talented people in the industry. Neil Jones is no exception. He is the sole creator and developer of Never yield,a side-scrolling self-running auto-runner. It emphasizes fast decision-making and replaying levels in the fastest time possible. You'll have a great time playing this game, regardless of how long you play it for.
Benito RamirezPublished 3 years ago in GamersREVIEW: Demeo (Oculus Quest)
Over the last few years, VR has made great strides in allowing us to travel into worlds we could never experience in real life. VR has taken us all over the globe, whether it's the Half-Life Alyx world, Superhot's matrix-inspired action adventure, or the techno rage of Beat Saber. It is sometimes the VR games that offer a smaller space that you can experience that truly impress you. This is why Demeo's setting of a Dungeons and Dragons boardgame in a basement is truly an exceptional and refreshing VR experience.
Benito RamirezPublished 3 years ago in Gamers