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ANNO 1800 REVIEW
After a few drinks, it's a regular theme in my life that I begin to extol the glory of British Imperialism. It involves praising the virtues and redcoats of Churchill, tea and getting the cane out from the cupboard to use it on the Frenchies. We can all agree that the whole "experiment” of USA Independence has not worked out. This is why I love strategy games set in this time period, despite the fact that there are a lot of them. Empire is a decent game, but the combat lacks nuance. The sailing ship combat is so bad that it is hard to see. Meanwhile, the amazing Europa Universallis IV is so complicated that I have failed two attempts to understand it.
By Benito Ramirez3 years ago in Gamers
ALIEN: ISOLATION REVIEW
I like horror games. It might surprise you that I don't talk much about horror games. This is because I have a hard time dealing with it. I need tea breaks and pauses to let my heart beat out of the thousands. It also gives me comfort that big scary monsters are just a game.
By Benito Ramirez3 years ago in Gamers
RETURN OF THE OBRA DINN REVIEW
I don't know who I feel worst for right now: Lucas Pope or other indie devs trying to release their own hit. But you can feel for Lucas Pope, because he's now created Papers Please, Return of the Obra Dinn and both have been a huge success. All eyes now are on him to see his next project. They always say that the third album is the most difficult. Imagine what it would be like to be an independent dev these days. Your pixel sprite platforming hot take won't get you any awards or make you famous. To be successful, you must create a unique mechanism that is both simple and intuitive, but also engages the reader. Next, you will need to create a compelling story that stimulates thought and discussion. Finally, you can add graphics and animations that are unique enough to allow others to recognize the source of the still frames. Even then, you will still be compared to Lucas Pope. It's not too much to ask!
By Benito Ramirez3 years ago in Gamers
LIFE IS STRANGE 2 REVIEW
I have a strange relationship with Life is Strange. Overall, I have positive memories of the first game. This is evident in my review. While I did have my quirks, I felt that the game was largely good at its storytelling. Lamios is also enthusiastic about the game and we have had many discussions about it. It was enjoyable for me, but not as amazing as his.
By Benito Ramirez3 years ago in Gamers
LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM REVIEW
It is a strange thing to me that I look back at the original Life of Strange by DontNod. While I enjoyed the game, I also remember feeling that there were some good moments. However, when I was asked to recall any details about the game, I found out that I played as a shy, introverted teenager girl who spoke in very sneering and said some really awful things. There were also some completely unimaginable phenomena that occurred in the game, which no one seemed to be terribly concerned about.
By Benito Ramirez3 years ago in Gamers
REVIEW: Ride 4
Ride4 is the latest installment of the Milestone motorcycle racing franchise. It promised a vast array of improvements over its previously highly acclaimed previous efforts. Ride4 is an absolute game-changer when it comes down to providing motorbike racing action that provides an adaptable and not too difficult learning curve as well as genuine fun exploration that encourages long-term enjoyment.
By Benito Ramirez3 years ago in Gamers
Coup - Gaming Review
Rating: 7.5/10 Specs: 2-6 Players · 5-15 Minutes · Ages 12+ Components: Cards & Tokens Mechanics: Alliances, Bluffing, Card Draw, Deduction, Hand Management, Hidden Information, Income, Negotiation, Player Elimination, Unknown Information
By Jesse Terrance Daniels3 years ago in Gamers
Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Review
Olympic Games Tokyo2020 is the official tie in game for the delayed Olympic Games. They will be starting next month. The simulation-like gameplay of the previous series was created to look and feel like the real deal. Sega has taken a different approach this time, with Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 adopting a more arcadey gameplay style. It works in the game’s favor for most of the time and creates an environment conducive to local multiplayer.
By Benito Ramirez3 years ago in Gamers
Mass Effect 3 Review
We bid farewell all that Mess. With a few rounds of technical difficulties at the end and some Mass Effect game play, I've spent over 200 hours in games in the last month. It's not surprising that I didn't finish the fight in the trilogy’s final entry. Although Mass Effect 3 is a more complex game, it doesn't have the same bloat. For reasons that we'll be discussing in a moment, I'm very happy it did.
By Benito Ramirez3 years ago in Gamers
Samurai Warriors 5 Review
It is one of the most popular power fantasies in videogames to be able to suit up and play as a Samurai. While there are many games that allow you play as historical characters, how about slashing whole armies while playing as one of the legendary, historical, legendary Samurai?
By Benito Ramirez3 years ago in Gamers