Final Fantasy XVI’s Echoes of the Fallen DLC got a surprise release during The Game Awards in December. It’s the first major story expansion to the game and was developed by Square Enix’s Creative Business Unit 3. It’s on the short side compared to the main story, as it’s only about four to five hours long, and offers a narrative that delves into the backstory of the Fallen. As an ancient and technologically advanced civilization, they got their name as they incurred the wrath of the gods – forming the basis for a supplementary episode that explores the mysterious dusk crystals and the repercussions of what the Fallen did, essentially setting the scene for later expansions. Continue reading “Final Fantasy XVI – Echoes of the Fallen review (PS5)”
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Indie roundup: Stories in Glass: Winter, Twin Mind: Power of Love & Twin Mind: Murderous Jealousy
The relatively quiet release period during the second half of December is full of smaller releases that would otherwise be harder to notice but are full of indie/casual charm. We’re checking out three of them today, with Stories in Glass: Winter, Twin Mind: Power of Love and Twin Mind: Murderous Jealousy.
The Last of Us Part II: Remastered review (PS5)
The Last of Us Part II Remastered for the PlayStation 5 brings Naughty Dog’s critically acclaimed title to a new level, harnessing the power of the PS5 to deliver a visually stunning and enhanced gaming experience. Developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony, this remastered edition introduces exclusive features that make it a definitive way to experience Ellie and Abby’s gripping narrative – which to this day is our highest-scored review of all time. Continue reading “The Last of Us Part II: Remastered review (PS5)”
War Hospital review (PS5)
War Hospital, developed by Brave Lamb Studio and published by Nacon, takes an interesting step in the simulation/management game genre by introducing a not frequently explored theme – managing a World War I field hospital. As Major Henry Wells, a retired British combat medic, players are thrust into the horrors of the Western Front, tasked with overseeing an understaffed and undersupplied hospital, the last hope for countless soldiers and the scene of sadness and horrors even on the best of days. We checked out the PlayStation 5 version. Continue reading “War Hospital review (PS5)”
Dark Envoy review (PC)
When you look at the realm of CRPGs, we had a really strong year with the likes of Baldur’s Gate 3. There were other ambitious projects in the genre though, and Event Horizon’s Dark Envoy emerges as a valiant effort that’s PC-exclusive. A fantasy adventure set in the conflicted world of Jäan, this Real-Time with Pause tactical CRPG introduces us to the lives of two siblings, Malakai and Kaela, as they navigate a world torn apart by the clash of technology and magic. Here’s our review of the game, which launched back in October. Continue reading “Dark Envoy review (PC)”
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