Articles written by Mary Billington (Page 5)
Bravely Second: Layers of RPG Greatness
The epic tale is now a series
March 19, 2016 - Fans of Bravely Default who fell in love with its incredibly immersive battle and job systems are now invited to see more of what the upcoming sequel will deliver. Thankfully, this demo makes the future look very promising for the series.
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Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders Review (Xbox One)
Bien! Time to put my grey cells to work
March 7, 2016 - Agatha Christie's classic novel has made the leap to modern consoles and now gamers have the chance to enter Poirot's fascinating world of murder and intrigue. Do you have what it takes to solve the mystery of the ABC murders?
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Firewatch Review (PlayStation 4)
Watching a fire might even be more interesting
February 15, 2016 - Firewatch prides itself as a game with a unique setting and story. It follows the life of a lookout in a dry forest landscape that is perpetually at the risk of wildfires, but does it do enough with this premise to make it a worthwhile experience?
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Lego Dimensions: Ghostbusters Level Pack Review (PlayStation 4)
Something strange in the Legohood
January 31, 2016 - After a short break, TT Games just released yet another Level Pack for fans to get their hands on. This time, they're catering to those who wait in anticipation for the upcoming Ghostbusters reboot. If you'll excuse me, I have to wipe off my slightly dusty portal to see what this new Level Pack is all about.
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Rise of the Tomb Raider: Baba Yaga Review (Xbox One)
Lara visits The Temple of the Witch
January 30, 2016 - Lara faces off against a legendary witch in this new DLC pack. An unlikely tale to be woven into the Tomb Raider universe, this add-on does a great job of bringing Slavic folklore to life. Read on to find out how well it integrates into Lara's already epic tale.
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Rise of the Tomb Raider Review (Xbox One)
Lara Croft perfects her craft
January 17, 2016 - I was smitten with Lara's adventures ever since I played Tomb Raider III and I've anticipated every sequel since. Now that she's exploring tombs again, it's time to grab my dual pistols, slip into my cargo shorts and let the raiding begin!
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Tales of Zestiria Review (PlayStation 4)
A slight twist on a mostly familiar adventure
December 30, 2015 - As a fan of the Tales series ever since Symphonia came out for GameCube, I jumped at the opportunity to play and review this latest installment. However, is this just another standard game in the series or is it different enough to stand up on its own?
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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below Review (PlayStation 4)
Omega Force's Zenithian Warriors
December 5, 2015 - It's been years since a Dragon Quest game was released here. However, Square Enix decided to measure if western fans are still craving more of the series. Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below is now available for PlayStation 4 and PC, complete with a cast of many familiar characters as well as a few newcomers. So, grab your Zenithian Sword and let's start slashing monsters!
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Lego Dimensions: Doctor Who Level Pack Review (PlayStation 4)
The Doctor enters a blocky dimension
November 8, 2015 - Doctor Who is an iconic series that has been around for over 50 years. If any doctor deserves to be shrunk down to Lego form; it's this one. You may wonder how well TT Games treated this unique pop culture phenomenon, so read on and find out.
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Lego Dimensions: Back to the Future Level Pack Review (PlayStation 4)
That's the power of Lego
October 18, 2015 - A few days prior to the future in the original Back to the Future film, I decided to review Lego Dimensions' take on the franchise. So hop in your DeLorean and let's travel through time to see what's included in this Level Pack.
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