Reviews (Page 35)
The King of Fighters XIV Review (PlayStation 4)
Kickin' it old school
August 22, 2016 - Everyone has their favourite 2D fighting series whether it's Street Fighter, Guilty Gear, or Mortal Kombat. But, one thing's for sure: The King of Fighters is not one to ignore. So, let's see if this latest iteration has what it takes to emerge victorious.
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Mario Sports Mix Review (Wii)
Hero, plumber, athlete
August 18, 2016 - Everyone's favourite red-hatted superstar has seen his fair share of spin-offs over the years. Here we have four sports in one game but was it worth the recent port to Wii U? Lace up your sneakers and let's find out.
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Bears Can't Drift!? Review (PlayStation 4)
Super Beario Kart
August 17, 2016 - One of the most underrated genres in gaming is the kart racer. When Mario started his racing career back in 1992, I bet he didn't think a gang of bears would take up the same hobby almost 25 years later. So, can bears drift? Let's find out.
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Caladrius Blaze Review (PlayStation 4)
Strip 'em up
August 16, 2016 - If the idea of a hardcore shmup where characters' clothes can't seem to stay on their bodies appeals to you then here's a game for you. Although it sounds cheeky, Caladrius Blaze's tight gameplay is sure to please any old-school shoot 'em up fan.
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Inversus Review (PlayStation 4)
Introducing the PS4's first ever negative-space shooter
August 16, 2016 - Inversus is a fast and frantic multiplayer shooter whose spartan graphics are as much a part of its gameplay as they are its striking aesthetic. But is its original take on the genre enough to make it a sure-fire hit?
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Emily Wants To Play Review (PlayStation 4)
Child's play
August 13, 2016 - While nearly everyone else has been jetting through space, exploring exotic worlds and generally chilling out in No Man's Sky this week, I've been running around a haunted house getting scared to death by a bunch of murderous dolls. Yay.
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Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness Review (PlayStation 4)
Steering the ship off course
August 13, 2016 - This latest Star Ocean game has been highly anticipated given its seven year gap since the previous installment. Seeing as it's the series' first release on the PlayStation 4, how well does the established franchise hold up against other recent JRPGs?
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Momentum Review (Xbox One)
Mass x velocity = frustration
August 11, 2016 - Guiding spheres through stages has been enjoyable ever since the 1984 arcade classic Marble Madness. Here we have a new take on the genre so let's see how it lives up to its ancestors.
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Blade Ballet Review (PlayStation 4)
More dangerous than The Nutcracker
August 10, 2016 - It's fantastic that indie developers keep coming up with clever multiplayer experiences. Blade Ballet's battles involve up to four spinning sword-wielding robots but is its simple gameplay enough to make you dizzy?
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Brutal Review (PlayStation 4)
From roguelike to Rogue
August 9, 2016 - When it comes to addictive gameplay, simplicity goes a long way. Brut@l features basic and responsive controls in its roguelike dungeon crawling world but does it offer enough to keep you coming back for more?
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