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The Sexy Brutale – Short Review: PS4 Version
Nearly unlocked a platinum trophy by mistake? Blimey, I’ve played this game to death.
You wake to the same murder rich Saturday in the fantastical hotel known as The Sexy Brutale. You’ll find yourself tracking fellow guests attempting to influence their macabre fates. To stop direct meddling the guests masquerade masks angrily come to life, requiring you to keep your distance. To combat this you’ll need to peak through doors an’ prick your ears, just like you do in real life, every weekend.
Beyond the games many, many achievements I’m going to concentrate on its technical shortcomings, as I’m a total and utter bastard.
Rimworld gets an update – Alpha 17
Oh Rimworld. It’s the game that keeps giving.
Not so long ago we wrote a fantastical and utterly accurate diary and even scribbled down an early access review. So I hope that gives you an indication of how much life it ate.
So please enjoy this video. Or if you’re not in the mood to watch a 20 minute vid, please enjoy a summing up after the break.
Stellaris – One year later
RETROSPECTIVE: PC
A year ago today (no really) I reviewed the adequate Stellaris. Time flies doesn’t it.
It was a good game with some glaring issues and a terrible mid-game lull. You can read about it here.
I made the bold prediction that the game would be much improved in time. After all, these are the devs continually working on the evergreen Crusader Kings II…
So, we ask the question absolutely no-one’s asking. After many an update, is Stellaris the nerd space game from my fantasies?
Man, that Endless Space 2 looks good… Let’s keep this brief.
The Last Remaining Light
Do you know whats worse then being sickly for a week?
Waking to find one of your musical heroes has died.
Farewell Chris Cornell and thank you.
The Last Guardian
SHORT REVIEW: PS4 VERSION (No, not the ps4 pro)
Much like the game, this review has been fermented and released at exactly the right time. No, it’s not late!
ICO was interesting wasn’t it. A whole game of dragging a useless princess around…. I’m not sure we could make that game now. In this new age, the horned-boy would have to worry about what he’s grabbing. Blimey, was that really a game from 2001… Bloody hell everyone.
Shadow of the Colossus arrived in 2005 and has received enough praise it’s now on the cusp of becoming self aware. No, really. It’s dangerous to mention it more then once.
In the years of technical advancements since that game, how does the generation-dodging spiritual successor fare?
Rocket League be Free (this weekend) – It was, honest
On steam anyway, elsewhere gets a minor discount. I tell you this for several reasons…
Firstly it is a fantastic game.
If you hadn’t already, you should try Rocket League at least once. At the price of ‘nought, you have no excuse.
Joey Jo Jo’s hot 10 game streak
Top tips for the discerning over 30’s: Stay Cool y’all
Hey you crazy kids, but not with a Z.
Do you crave ‘dose tips, to stay cool with the kids? You wanna know what’s hot or not? You want that juicy clickbait?
You come to the right place as we dish out some top, top tips for the over 30’s who wanna stay super-radicool. No-one’s crying in the shower tonight, no-way hosay.
Christian Fitness – Slap Bass Hunks
Hey guys, do you like listening to music?
The gentleman behind Future of the Left has been a busy chap, but enough chitter-chatter. Here’s a sneak peak of the 4th Album from Christian Fitness.
Meaty isn’t it.
Yes, I’m sitting within a real office environment following such sage advice. Remember, it is a trap.
Songs on Loop – #15
3RD BASS – Derelicts of dialect
A soundtrack that could work in any film or TV Show… Maybe with a Luke Cage or somethin’.
That Zelda review now has a score, how terribly exciting
I acquired the game on release with wholesome bright-eyes and a whistle in my heart, before writing my initial thoughts a week later.
Do not let John Link near a pen.
A whole months dedicated play later, I finally feel comfortable in dishing out a score. Yes, you heard right, it took a month to fully absorb. That’s the kind of hard hitting hot-take you can expect around here.
Oohhh, what number did it get?
So, click here to skip directly to the review and nod.
For those that have already read the review, why not skip directly to the score, and give an even mightier nod. If you disagree with said numbered score, please read through the word-parts for a full and frank explanation. If you are still troubled by the score afterwards, please register a complaint at the passing clouds, whilst shaking your fist.
The Slave Wage: Apprenticeship schemes in the UK
Throughout my miserable office career I’ve come across ya’ standard nonsense that permeates throughout these places. No, no-one cares about your stapler.
I’ve noticed a hardening in recent years, a more callous approach to the well being of our fellow human beings. Quite frankly, you meatbags are disposable.
Especially if you’re young.
That Thimbleweed Park review now has a score. Oh, Whoop-de-do.
It taken a couple of days and hazzah! Thimbleweed Park has been gifted the sacred magic of a number next to some thoughts.
It was strangely difficult to do, as I imaginary wrestled my nostalgia demons. Anyway.
Article has been updated.. Here!
The Last Game I Make Before I Die: The Crashlands Postmortem.
I wasn’t going to post this as it is funny, inspirational and heartbreaking.
Subjects I attempt to steer clear of on a daily basis. It’s also doing the rounds on various gaming websites, but I’ll make an exception this time. The more people that see this, the better.
Samuel Coster takes to the stage to talk game development and cancer.
Maddening Tuesday update
I’m proud to communicate the following important gaming journalism.
Enjoy the work of a lunatic.
I lasted till 1 minute 22. Anything beyond could incite violence or gift the ability to see into the dark realm.
Thimbleweed Park
SHORT REVIEW: PC VERSION
I completed Zac McKracken without a guidebook. You may bask in reflected glory… Now.
One of the gentlemen* who created one of my favourite games* of all time, has returned to the genre* he helped popularise. Thanks Kickstarter.
Guess I should review this really. I mean, I did throw money at the idea. For comparison I’ve put some of my 2014 thoughts about Broken Age at the end of review.
Ronald Gilbert* / Monkey Island* / Point and Click Adventure games*.
The Nice News Round Up
In a desperate attempt to provide much needed content let’s have the:
News Round UP!
Jingle – Heres the News round up, all the stuff we dug up, stealing from other places, till our web content’s appreciated. (big ending) NEWS ROUND UP
Rocket League: Dropshot
The following is a true Rocket League story.
Swiftly followed by some thoughts on newly released mode Dropshot
No humans were harmed in the making of this post.
Berserk and the Band of the Hawk
SHORT REVIEW: PC VERSION
How many issues can a man ignore? Before you call him a fan?
I’ll begrudgingly waste my introduction on what ‘Berserk’ and ‘Musou’ things are. So don’t be afraid to skip ahead to the review. I’m going to make this as boring as humanly possible, you deserve it.
Musou is the title given to the Dynasty Warrior games and their many, many spin-offs. You take control of a powerful individual slicing through hundreds of soldiers to carry out objectives on a teeming battlefield. Nice. Sometimes you’re charged with dicing a particular enemy, or the most dreaded of missions in which you protect an idiot AI. Damn your eyes escort missions! These games are closely related to the side-scrolling beat em up of yesteryear. Mindlessly therapeutic. Not for everyone.
Berserk is a grim 1988 manga adapted to every other medium known to man, and is a direct inspiration for things you might already love. I’m pretty confident few people are reading this review without a passing knowledge of the source material; which begs the question, why are you reading this intro? I told you, this is for those without any knowledge of Berserk. Are you mocking me? Oh yes, it’s a big laugh for you isn’t it. ‘Look at him, wasting his time, explaining the things we already know’. Shall I dance now? Dance for your entertainment.
Sigh, anyway. Berserk tells the story of Guts the lone mercenary, and his sexy friendship with another man, and his mercenary group the Band of the Hawk. I’d suggest any newcomers watch the 2012 films, or original 1997 series. The game does a terrible job at digging into the story.
I’m tired now, and that was pretty boring. I’ll finish this tomorrow.