This Is The Police 2 is a very compulsive game and if you are into games that are very hard to put down then this is the game youâre looking for. The people from Weappy Studio have furthered their story of Jack Boyd as he runs from the feds and other organizations that want him either put away or dead.
Earlier this year I had the fortunate opportunity to be a member of the Alpha and Beta testing period for Graveyard Keeper, the newest game from the iconic duo of Lazy Bear Games of Punch Club fame and tinyBuild Games who have published some of the best indie titles this year such as Garage: Bad Trip, Hello Neighbor, Outpost Zero, Guts & Glory, and of course this title.
Graveyard Keeper is a management sim in the vain of Stardew Valley or Punch Club. However, it takes the best qualities of games in its genre and mixes them together into an experience that cannot be missed. This review covers both the Steam and XBOX One versions as I was lucky enough to be provided a Steam press code as well as being a member of XBOXâs Game Pass service where the game is being hosted for subscription holders by Microsoft.
Hypergun is a fast paced, rogue-lite first person shooter that just completed its Early Access stage of development and is now available as a full product on Steam and GOG Galaxy with PS4 and Xbox One versions launching during Fall 2018.
The premise in Hypergun is that an alien invasion on the horizon threatens humanity in 2038. With a futuristic Earth on the brink of destruction, you play as a DEVtechs intern Dewey Owens who must save the world and fight through countless hoards of aliens and obstacles that cross his path.
There will be mayhem, 150 weapon modules, character classes, procedural level generation, 40+ unique abilities, and more in the latest project to come out of Toronto-based NVYVE Studios who have been around since 2013 and are also responsible for last yearâs open-world title P.A.M.E.L.A. which was made using Unity.
Sudden Strike 4: European Battlefields Edition is the definitive version of the fourth title in the long running real time strategy series featuring not only the base game with its three campaigns as well as four more through the included Road to Dunkirk and Finland: Winter Storm add-ons plus a version exclusive three levels. While Sudden Strike 4 is available on other platforms, the European Battlefields Edition is exclusive to the XBOX One.
NHL 16 is the most recent addition to the NHL series of games by EA Sports. Following a poor showing in last yearâs NHL title, many expected EA to have a much better showing in this year by overcoming the growing pains of the newest console generation. Whilst there is versions of this game for the previous console generation (360 and PS3), this review covers the current generationâs iterations (XBONE and PS4).
A newly released indie style game developed OSome Studio for publishing firm Activision, White Knight takes place in the 1930âs, the same decade as the great depression. Being that it is in that era players get a Noir feel for the game with the old school hats and suits â more or less everything in the game right down to the decoration in the house the game takes place in. During your time in this house you must survive. Yes, another curve ball is thrown. Not only do you get the Noir feel for the game but it is also a survival horror puzzler game as well. While in the house you uncover clues of what seems to be a spirit or ghost named Selina. Do something wrong or open the wrong door and Selina will end you.
So I was looking at motherboards a week or so ago and saw that the XPower was on sale for 60% off on Newegg and thought âHey this might be a nice board if I went Devilâs Canyon.â I did look at the reviews to see why it had such a low rating and it was mostly BIOS issues from the looks of it. So about 3 days passed and I ended up placing the order for the XPower board and wanted 1 day shipping which turned into 3 days. I received the board last Thursday and immediately took it out of the box and took some photos of it.
This game has qualities that are reminiscent of Wipeout. It runs great and keeps its frame-rate at a smooth 60 frames per second even when youâre going at high speeds and when things get hectic. The only thing that keeps this game from getting a full 10 out of 10 is that we find the flying sequences break the immersion unfortunately keeping the player from getting in that full focus. Overall the game provides a psychedelic feeling of pleasure similar to what Wipeout could induce when playing. Even with the issue of flying sequences being troublesome, this game can still give you that feeling and players will have a crazy time playing it.
BOID is a game that reminds me a lot of StarCraft â but not in a good way since it doesnât live up to that potential influence in a meaningful way. The graphics are decent but the gameplay looks like something you would get out of a Health book. The graphics are also not only if you keep in mind this is an indie RTS game.
Simulators have been all the rage in the past couple of years. From Goat Simulator to even a Grass Simulator, Simulators have been popping up a lot recently. While some are good and very entertaining the others are just downright random and not as great. Well here is a Simulator where bad controls meet surgical operations: Surgeon Simulator 2013 Anniversary Edition. Surgeon Simulator 2013 is probably one of the most popular simulator games out there that invoke you having to â what else?  â perform surgery in many different environments, and not all of them are the same either. One surgery has you removing and replacing a heart, another has you doing the same thing except you are in the back of a speeding ambulance.
Sunless Sea is a sea faring game that involves strategy and relationships between your crew mates. Balancing inventory management, and keeping your crew alive by keeping food stock in check while delivering cargo are major gameplay elements. In terms of engine performance, the game runs pretty well for a top down perspective giving it a old world feel with a new world look.
The gameplay in this game is all around decent. Itâs very simple, yet surprisingly fun. The game environment resembles a grid, what I mean by this is that youâre constantly doing the same objective or trying to complete the goal. In Grow Home the object is to explore and help the ecosystem. To do this you harvest crystals, flowers, also make larger plants grow. When youâre doing this you must climb many as well as tall mountains and objects.
Indigo Prophecy is a game coming out of the Xbox original lineup of games that were very forgettable. Why this game was remastered is mind boggling. The story revolves around Lucas, a man who was possessed by a spirit that is trying to destroy the world⌠really original right? In fact that sounds very familiar. The game also has another character Carla. Lucas the main protagonist is involved around a conspiracy of the Indigo Child. Now letâs get onto the gameplay shall we? The gameplay is archaic, almost tank-style control themes that are very hard to control. The prompt system is based on a Simon-says style game and moving the right stick up and down to make decisions.
Have you ever wanted to know the meaning of life in a very peaceful and meaningful video game? Well this is not that game. This game takes flashing colors, disco music, and random mini-games to the next level. There is literally no plot, no story, nor even a reason to play it, unless you already know whatâs in store for you. Then why did I? Because I was extremely curious about how this game would play out. And it pretty much did how I thought it would, as an Epic Mind Trip.
Resident Evil made its inception back on the early days of the PlayStation. Since then, Capcom has ported the game to over other platforms and released numerous sequels to the original all time classic.  Audiences have cringed at the monstrosities that await them in the desolate Spencer mansion.
Not all the Jill Sandwiches in the world can save you from the horrors that lurk inside Resident Evil. Â Resident Evilâs creepy environments, terrifying enemies and obscure camera angles have garnered masses of fans through the years. Resident Evil HD Re-mastered Edition for the PS4 is a re-mastered version done right the way fans new and old can come to love this already amazing franchise.
At 20 bucks itâs a steal for what youâre paying for. You are getting all the content that was released on the original Gamecube release plus a little more. Multiple runs of this game means hours of replay value.
I was stunned at the remarkable difference of quality in the lighting and sharpness of the textures. The graphics make this already horror gem a marvel to look at. The Cut-scenes and Cinematics have all been done in real-time. The cut-scenes also had zero lag when running compared to the Gamecube version. All the environments look absolutely amazing and polished. Everything is solid from the environments to the animations.
The HD aspect ratio has been raised from the original 480p to 1080p. Including the aspect ratio there is a number of new tweaks to give the game that graphical precision. Non-static 3d Models and Post Processing Bloom filters which were not possible at the time of the original Gamecube release.
The graphics are breathtaking, everything is brighter and cleaner. 5.1 surround has been added as an option and the sampling rate has been enhanced. Widescreen support is also an included feature. If you wish to play the game in original settings with nothing changed you can do so as well. Â The game also adds new bonuses to players including all the various game modes and extra costumes that were bundled in the original Gamecube version.
The controls have also had a change to be more intuitive and user friendly that closely resembles a next gen game control scheme. No stiffer tank controls but if you still prefer it then by all means. I had no trouble maneuvering around the mansion as Jill or Chris and it made it that much easier to save time and effort.
You can still pull off a 180 turn and there are different types of control schemes but movement can be changed from original to alternate. Aiming is still the same auto aim depending how close you are to a foe but manual is the other option if you canât get them in your sights. The inventory menu is still the classic swap, combine, and examine system from the earlier titles.
The story is the same song and dance but if you havenât played the game let me do a quick recap. You take on the role of either Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine as they search for the lost members of Bravo team. As soon as you they touch down on the ground near the Spencer mansion, they find the lost chopper of Bravo team.
Though not is all at is it seems as Chris and Jill find a derelict chopper with no one inside. As soon as they start searching they are met with ravenous dogs called Cerberus who are now hunting them down to tear apart their flesh. They hope to find safety as they run towards the Spencer mansion but they couldnât be anymore wrong. Â The game picks up with whatever character you chose.
If you picked Jill you will be partnered with Barry Burton until certain instances in the game. If you go with Chris you are forced to fight alone until you meet up with Rebecca Chambers. Â Depending on who you pick you will meet different people and have different choices that determine the ending as well as who you will save.
You will have to shoot, dodge, and use your wits to escape the many terrors that await you inside the mansion. The creepy environments and the uneasiness of silence as you enter a room only to find yourself desperately in the arms of zombie trying to make you his late night snack.
The Crimson Heads are all the more terrifying and are a force to be reckoned with. Â Make a wrong move and you pay for it with your life, a team memberâs, or a loss of an item you so desperately need to survive. Not only enemies but traps await you that will catch you off-guard if youâre not too careful.
Both characters Jill and Chris have their own different strategies you must learn in order to keep them alive to make it through horrors that surround you. Jillâs campaign is fairly easier compared to Chrisâ as it is meant for more experienced players.
You will embark on quests that will make you backtrack to different areas of the mansion for key items. Some quests will require you to help an AI partner whether it means scouring the rooms of the mansion to save their life. Â Your strongest enemy is your sanity as you take on bosses that can kill you in an instant.
If you do survive the terror it isnât over just yet if you want to unlock the many unlockable items such as costumes, weapons, and modes. Overall the game can take you anywhere from 8 ½ hours to finish the main quest and 11+ hours if you do so with the intent to unlock everything at 100%.
If you beat this game in less time there will be special bonuses for achieving it. There are achievements and trophies now so at least somewhat of a guide on what you have to do.
The sound quality is amazing especially on the 5.1 surround sound setting. You can hear the sound of a bullet as it exits the chamber of your berretta and the crunch of a zombieâs head as you stomp his brains in. The ambience sounds such as the clanking of chains off in the distance as you enter the silent rooms in the mansion, the howling of the wind in the forest, and the cawing of crows waiting to poke you to death in an instance. The music in the save room brings a shiver down my spine and a trip down memory lane of all those countless nights I spent years ago.
Resident Evil Re-mastered Edition is a long awaited revival of Survival-Horror games. It seems they are coming back slowly but surely. It brings a classic feel of the old days of gaming that had a lot of time and creative flow put into them.
These games arenât just to entertain us; they are supposed to inspire us. If games like this come back not just through ports but through new titles that offer something new fresh and innovating ideas then I still have hope for the Game Industry to not get lost in translation with the same shooter we have seen a thousand times before.
I also would like to add that if you want to pick this up for any other platform you can do so for the PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One and *PC. Though, the PC version is by far the best because it runs at the full 60 Frames Per Second. If you donât have one you canât go wrong playing on a PS4 or Xbox One.  As for you gamers who havenât made the leap yet to Next Gen, you can still be glad you can play it on your Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles to experience most of the uplift in texture quality and cinematic cut-scene upgrades. Check out the Specs for the PC version below:
*PC VERSION (SPECS) RECOMMENDED:
OS: WindowsÂŽ 7 SP1 / WindowsÂŽ 8.1
Processor: IntelŽ Core⢠2 Quad 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom⢠II X4 3.0 GHz or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIAÂŽ GeForceÂŽ GTX 560, ATI Radeon HD 6950, or better
Monitor Resolution: 1280Ă720 or higher
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Hard Drive: 20 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectSound compatible (must support DirectX 9.0c or higher)
Pinball FX2 was released on Xbox 360 way back in 2010 which makes it kind of ridiculous that new downloadable content is still being released for the game. The newest table is based off Telltale Gamesâ and Skyboundâs award winning The Walking Dead games at a cost of $2.99.
1001 Spikes is a 2D platforming adventure title in the style of older NES titles such as Mega Man, Super Mario and particularly draws a large influence from Spelunker. The Wii U version of the title features off-screen play and controls very well on the GamePad as well as the Pro Controller. This title is a sidescroller, that while difficult at times, has a very responsive and refreshing control scheme and style. You advance through stages while collecting loot and dodging enemies with a one hit death style. The game limits you to 1001 lives throughout the entire game, which at first seems like a lot but as you advance can dwindle fast if you arenât careful. The game also features a multiplayer mode that is stylized like Mario Bros where you battle with up to three additional players to survive and defeat foes to collect points. I had a large amount of fun with both modes of the game and despite frustration at points, I did push on and enjoyed each and every bit of the game.
Last week I received a TRITTON Kunai headset from ThinkGeek.com. The TRITTON Kunai is a gaming headset compatible with the PS3, PS4, and PS Vita. I tested it on both the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. Apparently the headset can also be used with an iPod via the 3.5mm cable.
Are you ready to travel back in time? Retro City Rampage DX is a hilarious 8 bit parody game that provides hours of shenanigans and non stop brutality.
Have you heard of GoD Factory: Wingmen? If not.. Youâre missing out on a potentially great aerial space combat shooter. In GoD players pilot a ship which can be customized in depth and will be their tool of destruction as well as defense. Objectives include destroying enemy carriers and defending yours while earning âcreditsâ from playing matches and blasting through enemies. Players also get a second ship that can be customized with the ability to switch back and forth between the two which will help diversify the arsenal of terror zipping through space and hopefully laying the smack down on unsuspecting, and a few suspecting, enemies.
Smashmuck is a new MOBA about to make a splash and get all the girls wet. In SmashMuck Champions you will battle foes in a managed team of 10 in an online arena over 5 different game modes. You can customize your fighter, train, and practice all before you pit yourself against the onslaught of attackers ready to bludgeon your face with their fists, swords, hammers, or bludgeoning tools. Okay, so maybe I made the bludgeoning tool part up.
That title sounded better in my head..
Galaxia Conquestum is a turn-base arcade game. First you select your faction and enter the galaxy map to strategically choose which galaxy youâll attempt to conquer. Then youâll be fighting in space through an arcade scrolling shooter to conquer that galaxy!
Being developed by Flying Wild Hog, and Devolver Digital this first person shooter is set to blast itâs way back onto PCâs this fall minus the controversy and stereotypes though. Why? Because lawsuits. Thatâs why.
Killzone: Mercenary is an upcoming First Person Shooter coming to the PS Vita giving you the power to merk, pun intended, people in the palm of your hands much like you do any time you play a FPS.
Stealth Inc: A Clone in the Dark (Also known as Stealth Baz-tard released on Windows in 2011) is a 2D platform video game developed and published by Curve Studios released on PSN for PS3 and Vita.