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 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"Curse of the Dead Gods Review","post_excerpt":"Skill-based roguelike","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"curse-of-the-dead-gods-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:57:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:57:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205958","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205944,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-02-09 15:07:16","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-09 15:07:16","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Ape Tribe Games <\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X (Reviewed)|S, Xbox One<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> RPG<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Sold Out<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDisjunction is a stealth-based RPG action thriller set in the world of future cyberpunk environment. It has a top-down view in a 16-bit world that is reminiscent of such classics as tech-noir \/ cyberpunk games. The dystopian and darkness of a cyberpunk world with an intriguing story awaits you.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game-play is an action-based stealth game primarily, but you can take the all-out rampage mode if you prefer. These two play-styles suit me as I do get bored with playing a full stealth game. I like the options. You can navigate the levels without killing an enemy or using your weapon, melee attack or special powers. Each character has abilities that they can upgrade after each level, the attributes can be levelled up to suit your play-style. The upgrading mechanism is simple and straightforward focused on the game-play and story. The controls are simple and are pretty much pick and play. Handy tutorials walk you through all you need to know. The level design is superb, they are well thought out and allow you to play as you see fit. <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\nThe pixel art look and feel are superb. The designers have used the pixel art to great effect within each level and the backgrounds. Dark cyberpunk colours are present throughout. Character animations are detailed and fit the cyberpunk theme well. The soundtrack and sound effects add to the whole cyberpunk and dystopian feel. <\/span>\r\n\r\nYour actions in the game will have repercussions for the story and the outcome. The storyline and your involvement provide a sense of immersion in the game. The story is dark, mysterious and fills the world with a sense of doom. It has a rich set of characters and enough details are provided but some ambiguity. <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\nDisjunction is a fun and enjoyable stealth RPG-action game. The cyberpunk theme and story fit together. The narrative of the story ties all of the actions and the levels you play through. The game-play is simple but addictive. I like the ability to play the game as you want to power up your character as you see fit. <\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 9\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Disjunction Review","post_excerpt":"Stealth-based RPG","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"disjunction-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205944","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205938,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-02-05 16:31:01","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-05 16:31:01","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong> SNK Corporation<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PS4, PS5 (Reviewed)<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Versus Fighting Game<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Deep Silver<\/span><\/p>\r\n
 <\/p>\r\n
The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition is the latest in the SNK classic beat 'em up series. It's the latest version in the series that started in the early 90s. It has the classic King of Fighters gameplay and fighting styles. It has been updated for PS4 (current-gen consoles too) with updated graphics, characters, locations, online gameplay and some extra gameplay modes too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
King of Fighters has that classic 2D beat 'em up gameplay style and it's particularly unique to it, this version features 3D graphics but you still fight along a 2D plane. The main game takes the form of 3 versus 3 and you battle through a whole host of competitors to become The King of Fighters champion. A narrative tries to tie down why you are battling all these characters from all over the world. It's merely a sideshow to the main game action. The game contains a massive 58 characters with each having diverse and unique playstyles. 3 on 3 combat allows you to assemble a team with whatever your playstyle is ranged characters, wrestlers and mixed martial arts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
<\/p>\r\n
The visuals are bright and pack a punch, the levels enhance the gameplay and don't detract from the action of the game. If you have played the likes of any King of Fighter games or Street Fighter, you will be able to get to grips with the game quickly. The actual gameplay and your moves are dictated by your character choice, nimble characters deal less damage but move quicker across the screen. Big and strong characters are slow but deal more damage and there are characters between each scale of weak and strong. The gameplay and controls are intuitive and responsive, the feeling of total control is always there. The chaining of combos and special moves have a satisfying feel. If you love fighting games or beat 'em ups, this has that superb 2.5D fighting gameplay. The gameplay is slick, fast and smooth. The main story mode is short and straight to the point, battle through a horde of competitors to face the final boss. Other game modes like an online, tutorial (training modes), time attack and survival add some other decent modes. Online and local multiplayer gives the game longevity and the ability to play others from all over the world to test your skills. The game is centred on its playability and fighting style which King of Fighters gets spot on. Online and multiplayer will keep fans of the series happy.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
<\/p>\r\n
The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition contains:<\/span><\/p>\r\n
8 DLC Characters (Rock Howard \/ Vanessa \/ Ryuji Yamazaki \/ Whip \/<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Heidern \/ Blue Mary \/ Oswald \/ Najd)<\/span><\/p>\r\n
10 DLC Costumes<\/span><\/p>\r\n
10 PS4 Themes<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition Review","post_excerpt":"SNK classic beat 'em up series","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-king-of-fighters-xiv-ultimate-edition-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:46","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205938","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205911,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-01-27 15:30:22","post_date_gmt":"2021-01-27 15:30:22","post_content":"Developer: <\/strong>Factor 5<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>Switch, PS4, PS5(Reviewed)<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre: <\/strong>Action<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher: <\/strong>Inin Games<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease <\/strong>Date: 29\/01\/2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTurrican Flashback is a collection that comprises Turrican, Turrican 2: The Final Fight, Mega Turrican and Super Turrican. Turrican is the classic 1990s shooter, platformer and adventure game. It combines several retro genres into one superb game. It's this mix that makes this a fantastic game to revisit.<\/span>\r\n\r\nDesign-wise it compromises the classic side-scrolling levels of a 2D retro platformer but has all the action and mayhem of a shooter. The visuals have that classic 2D feel, with multi-tiered levels, Turrican's level design is excellent. The level designs have the traditional element of going from left to right linearly, however, levels go underground, into the water and the sky. The levels keep you guessing in terms how to progress through them, the designers have also managed to keep a sense of uncertainty as you progress through the levels. Other techniques such as environmental factors like wind, asteroid\\meteor storms, ice and water affect the levels as you play through them. The levels have a really rich depth and lots of enemies hidden around each corner. The platform elements are superb but also frustrating (in a good way) at times. Game difficulty is high throughout. There is one retroelement of timed levels which are in Turrican which add another level of difficulty. Turrican managed to make all these elements work seamlessly together to produce a brilliant rich gaming experience.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nControls and game mechanics are spot on, the controls feel tight, intuitive and responsive. The power-ups allow for you to choose different guns and the power gets ramped up. Your gun can match the type of style you want to play through levels. Players also can leverage bombs, rolling and powered attacks too. The soundtrack (Chris Huelsbeck) is superb for a 90s game, the music and sound effects stand out and lend another dimension to this game. It reflects what is going on in the game, the change in weather and level too. It all adds to the sense of this ever-changing game.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nModern-day updates include the ability to rewind, save the state and load the state of the game. The rewind features allow you to replay any point that you may die at, this will happen often, this is very useful due to the difficulty of the game and probably is the only way to finish the game! If you don't use the rewind feature, this game reminds of the super arcade games with limited continues. If you want a challenge try without the rewind.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTurrican is the original and sets the basis for all the other games, it's build and level design lay the foundation for the other 3 games. I found this to be the toughest and as it's the oldest, the visuals are lagging behind the others.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTurrican 2: The Final Fight has some extra guns and I found it not as tough as the original but the look, feel and the gameplay is similar. I would class Turrican and Turrican 2 similar in a lot of ways. Minor gameplay improvements and animations.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMega Turrican and Super Turrican are very similar in look and feel, they look the best in the series and it's a toss-up between these two as which is my favourite. The graphics do the best they could in terms of 16-bit graphics. They both extend the complex level design and possibly get close to perfection for Turrican.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTurrican flashback contains 4 superb retro games to play, control-wise and gameplay-wise they play similarly. The later version of the games do boast better graphics and textures. The gameplay is superb throughout though, an amazing array of well-crafted platform levels mixed with a shooter. The mix of gameplay is chaotic, challenging and tons of fun. I don't remember playing the original but the games do show a level of polish for a game that is 30 years old. The modern-day features of rewind and saving game state take the edge of the difficulty of the game. A fantastic game to revisit or experience for the first time.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall: <\/strong>8.5\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Turrican Flashback Review","post_excerpt":"Turrican collection","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"turrican-flashback-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205911","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":12},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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<\/code><\/pre>\r\n","post_title":"Hades Review","post_excerpt":"Rogue-like dungeon crawler","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hades-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:57:18","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:57:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205958,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-02-23 17:12:53","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-23 17:12:53","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong> Passtech Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed) |S<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Action, Adventure<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Focus Home Interactive<\/span><\/p>\r\n
 <\/p>\r\n
Curse of the Dead Gods is a skill-based roguelike that is set in a temple dungeon. You navigate through a maze of levels, a host of nasty creatures and ultimately a boss in each temple. The game is played from an isometric perspective and the emphasis is on mastering the simple controls but in an extremely challenging environment.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
<\/p>\r\n
Initially, you are set up with a primary melee weapon (sword) and a ranged weapon (pistol), as you battle through each dungeon you will gain relics, power-ups and the ability to offer sacrifices to the gods. The game mechanics centre around a mix of using melee, ranged attacks, parrying and dodging. The critical element in terms of the gameplay is the difficulty level, precision is required throughout and using all the core game mechanics is the only way to survive to progress through the game. If the brutal nature of the difficulty setting isn't challenging enough, your character can become cursed which makes for an even tougher challenge. Each creature you encounter has its own unique set of attacks and defensive skills that you need to overcome. The difficulty setting may put players off but the rich variety of gameplay, playstyles and environments are superb. It should be noted that you will play for many hours to get the most of this game, this isn't a straight pick up and play, you will die a lot before you make any meaningful progress. The learning curve is fairly steep.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The whole game is illustrated using a dark cartoon style. The environments and characters have an amazing level of detail, the temple dungeon theme ties in the levels, characters, demons and all the gameplay as well. The levels themself are darkly lit which are illuminated by a torch you carry or fires that can be set. Levels contain traps, treasure and a host of evil creatures lurking around each corner. The temples are immersive and the mechanics and joy of killing the creatures make you come back for more. The deeper you progress through each dungeon, the wider variety of levels that you will uncover and different challenges.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Curse of the Dead Gods is a superb roguelike that marries difficult challenging experiences into this temple themed world. The game mechanics are simple and intuitive but requires skill and patience to master. The ability to level up with either gold or a blood sacrifice is a neat touch that is complemented by the addition of curses as you progress through each stage. The level design and gameplay feel are superb, the game is tough and rewarding. Multiple types of melee and ranged weapons allow you to build a play style that suits you. The world is a dark temple with tons of creatures looking to get you, it's a truly immersive experience.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
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 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"Curse of the Dead Gods Review","post_excerpt":"Skill-based roguelike","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"curse-of-the-dead-gods-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:57:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:57:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205958","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205944,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-02-09 15:07:16","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-09 15:07:16","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Ape Tribe Games <\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X (Reviewed)|S, Xbox One<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> RPG<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Sold Out<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDisjunction is a stealth-based RPG action thriller set in the world of future cyberpunk environment. It has a top-down view in a 16-bit world that is reminiscent of such classics as tech-noir \/ cyberpunk games. The dystopian and darkness of a cyberpunk world with an intriguing story awaits you.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game-play is an action-based stealth game primarily, but you can take the all-out rampage mode if you prefer. These two play-styles suit me as I do get bored with playing a full stealth game. I like the options. You can navigate the levels without killing an enemy or using your weapon, melee attack or special powers. Each character has abilities that they can upgrade after each level, the attributes can be levelled up to suit your play-style. The upgrading mechanism is simple and straightforward focused on the game-play and story. The controls are simple and are pretty much pick and play. Handy tutorials walk you through all you need to know. The level design is superb, they are well thought out and allow you to play as you see fit. <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\nThe pixel art look and feel are superb. The designers have used the pixel art to great effect within each level and the backgrounds. Dark cyberpunk colours are present throughout. Character animations are detailed and fit the cyberpunk theme well. The soundtrack and sound effects add to the whole cyberpunk and dystopian feel. <\/span>\r\n\r\nYour actions in the game will have repercussions for the story and the outcome. The storyline and your involvement provide a sense of immersion in the game. The story is dark, mysterious and fills the world with a sense of doom. It has a rich set of characters and enough details are provided but some ambiguity. <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\nDisjunction is a fun and enjoyable stealth RPG-action game. The cyberpunk theme and story fit together. The narrative of the story ties all of the actions and the levels you play through. The game-play is simple but addictive. I like the ability to play the game as you want to power up your character as you see fit. <\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 9\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Disjunction Review","post_excerpt":"Stealth-based RPG","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"disjunction-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205944","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205938,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-02-05 16:31:01","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-05 16:31:01","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong> SNK Corporation<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PS4, PS5 (Reviewed)<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Versus Fighting Game<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Deep Silver<\/span><\/p>\r\n
 <\/p>\r\n
The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition is the latest in the SNK classic beat 'em up series. It's the latest version in the series that started in the early 90s. It has the classic King of Fighters gameplay and fighting styles. It has been updated for PS4 (current-gen consoles too) with updated graphics, characters, locations, online gameplay and some extra gameplay modes too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
King of Fighters has that classic 2D beat 'em up gameplay style and it's particularly unique to it, this version features 3D graphics but you still fight along a 2D plane. The main game takes the form of 3 versus 3 and you battle through a whole host of competitors to become The King of Fighters champion. A narrative tries to tie down why you are battling all these characters from all over the world. It's merely a sideshow to the main game action. The game contains a massive 58 characters with each having diverse and unique playstyles. 3 on 3 combat allows you to assemble a team with whatever your playstyle is ranged characters, wrestlers and mixed martial arts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
<\/p>\r\n
The visuals are bright and pack a punch, the levels enhance the gameplay and don't detract from the action of the game. If you have played the likes of any King of Fighter games or Street Fighter, you will be able to get to grips with the game quickly. The actual gameplay and your moves are dictated by your character choice, nimble characters deal less damage but move quicker across the screen. Big and strong characters are slow but deal more damage and there are characters between each scale of weak and strong. The gameplay and controls are intuitive and responsive, the feeling of total control is always there. The chaining of combos and special moves have a satisfying feel. If you love fighting games or beat 'em ups, this has that superb 2.5D fighting gameplay. The gameplay is slick, fast and smooth. The main story mode is short and straight to the point, battle through a horde of competitors to face the final boss. Other game modes like an online, tutorial (training modes), time attack and survival add some other decent modes. Online and local multiplayer gives the game longevity and the ability to play others from all over the world to test your skills. The game is centred on its playability and fighting style which King of Fighters gets spot on. Online and multiplayer will keep fans of the series happy.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
<\/p>\r\n
The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition contains:<\/span><\/p>\r\n
8 DLC Characters (Rock Howard \/ Vanessa \/ Ryuji Yamazaki \/ Whip \/<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Heidern \/ Blue Mary \/ Oswald \/ Najd)<\/span><\/p>\r\n
10 DLC Costumes<\/span><\/p>\r\n
10 PS4 Themes<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition Review","post_excerpt":"SNK classic beat 'em up series","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-king-of-fighters-xiv-ultimate-edition-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:46","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205938","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205911,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-01-27 15:30:22","post_date_gmt":"2021-01-27 15:30:22","post_content":"Developer: <\/strong>Factor 5<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>Switch, PS4, PS5(Reviewed)<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre: <\/strong>Action<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher: <\/strong>Inin Games<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease <\/strong>Date: 29\/01\/2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTurrican Flashback is a collection that comprises Turrican, Turrican 2: The Final Fight, Mega Turrican and Super Turrican. Turrican is the classic 1990s shooter, platformer and adventure game. It combines several retro genres into one superb game. It's this mix that makes this a fantastic game to revisit.<\/span>\r\n\r\nDesign-wise it compromises the classic side-scrolling levels of a 2D retro platformer but has all the action and mayhem of a shooter. The visuals have that classic 2D feel, with multi-tiered levels, Turrican's level design is excellent. The level designs have the traditional element of going from left to right linearly, however, levels go underground, into the water and the sky. The levels keep you guessing in terms how to progress through them, the designers have also managed to keep a sense of uncertainty as you progress through the levels. Other techniques such as environmental factors like wind, asteroid\\meteor storms, ice and water affect the levels as you play through them. The levels have a really rich depth and lots of enemies hidden around each corner. The platform elements are superb but also frustrating (in a good way) at times. Game difficulty is high throughout. There is one retroelement of timed levels which are in Turrican which add another level of difficulty. Turrican managed to make all these elements work seamlessly together to produce a brilliant rich gaming experience.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nControls and game mechanics are spot on, the controls feel tight, intuitive and responsive. The power-ups allow for you to choose different guns and the power gets ramped up. Your gun can match the type of style you want to play through levels. Players also can leverage bombs, rolling and powered attacks too. The soundtrack (Chris Huelsbeck) is superb for a 90s game, the music and sound effects stand out and lend another dimension to this game. It reflects what is going on in the game, the change in weather and level too. It all adds to the sense of this ever-changing game.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nModern-day updates include the ability to rewind, save the state and load the state of the game. The rewind features allow you to replay any point that you may die at, this will happen often, this is very useful due to the difficulty of the game and probably is the only way to finish the game! If you don't use the rewind feature, this game reminds of the super arcade games with limited continues. If you want a challenge try without the rewind.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTurrican is the original and sets the basis for all the other games, it's build and level design lay the foundation for the other 3 games. I found this to be the toughest and as it's the oldest, the visuals are lagging behind the others.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTurrican 2: The Final Fight has some extra guns and I found it not as tough as the original but the look, feel and the gameplay is similar. I would class Turrican and Turrican 2 similar in a lot of ways. Minor gameplay improvements and animations.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMega Turrican and Super Turrican are very similar in look and feel, they look the best in the series and it's a toss-up between these two as which is my favourite. The graphics do the best they could in terms of 16-bit graphics. They both extend the complex level design and possibly get close to perfection for Turrican.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTurrican flashback contains 4 superb retro games to play, control-wise and gameplay-wise they play similarly. The later version of the games do boast better graphics and textures. The gameplay is superb throughout though, an amazing array of well-crafted platform levels mixed with a shooter. The mix of gameplay is chaotic, challenging and tons of fun. I don't remember playing the original but the games do show a level of polish for a game that is 30 years old. The modern-day features of rewind and saving game state take the edge of the difficulty of the game. A fantastic game to revisit or experience for the first time.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall: <\/strong>8.5\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Turrican Flashback Review","post_excerpt":"Turrican collection","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"turrican-flashback-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205911","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":12},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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Developer:<\/strong> Supergiant Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> Mac, PC (Reviewed), Switch<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Action, RPG<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Supergiant Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Hades is the wonderful imagined rogue-like dungeon crawler. The game manages to delicately balance the rouge-like game with a story underneath, it's tough and difficult but each play-through allows you to power up to progress a little further each time. Every subsequent run is a little easier. This is set in the wonderfully reimagined Underworld with a host of characters from Greek mythology and you play as Zagreus and his journey to escape.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
The game centres on Zagreus (son of Hades) and his journey out of the Underworld. You start with a weapon that has a normal and a special attack, you can unlock more weapons as you progress through the game. You can cast a gem too that can inflict damage. These are your primary forms of attack. You have a dash\/dodge mechanic too. As you progress through the game you gain power-ups (boons), these last for several dungeons, until you die or until you replace them. These power-ups are vital to surviving each dungeon and ultimately escaping. The combination of your initial weapon of choice and the power-ups define your playstyle through that run and each run is different due to the random nature of power-ups. That's the game in a nutshell in a simplistic form.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The developers have kept the gameplay super simple but allowed for an amazing array of character build types from melee, ranged or somewhere in between. Then the power-up mechanism has a huge array of choice and combinations too. As with any rogue-like, you will die a lot. I found the numerous character playstyles that varied so much through each run which gave the game longevity and its novelty factor. There wasn't a point in the game after 30 hours of game time that I felt bored, it just was engrossing and engaging, it was tons of fun. It was so much fun and difficult too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Hades is primarily a cartoon(y) art style, the Underworld has several stages that are themed too. Each stage has its nuances and level design features that can be used to your advantage. There is a huge cast of characters of Greek Gods from Hermes to Athena to Ares to name a few, each with their personality and voice-over too. The voice-overs and acting are superb which adds a whole another dimension to the gameplay and storytelling elements. The characters help to paint the world around you and your place in it. Humour is used effectively too to enhance the storytelling aspects as well. The lighting, sound effects and level design are amazing. Hades combines an amazingly addictive rogue-like with a fantastic story and setting to boot. The choice of Greek Mythology is present with the costumes, weapon designs and every artefact at every level.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Hades achieves so much that many rogue-likes games want to accomplish and does it in an amazingly and thoroughly enjoyable way. The visuals are superb and every aspect is artistically rendered with a meticulous eye for detail. The use of Greek mythology sets the scene for the game as you battle your way out of the Underworld. The art style is lush, vibrant and dark amidst the background of the Underworld. It delivers an amazing story with fantastic voice acting. The story is intriguing and has the right amount of humour to enhance it even more. Every character looks stunning and the voice acting ties the story and gameplay together. The voice-overs are a masterstroke too, this helps elevate the storytelling. The game achieves a wonderful balance between being not forgiving but giving you enough bonus and power-ups for subsequent plays. You will die a lot but the game balance is fair and the more you play, the more persistent power up and perks you can use for the next run through. This is what a rogue-like should aim to achieve.
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It's undoubtedly my favourite rough-like dungeon crawler but it elevates itself above just being a dungeon crawler in my opinion. It's amazing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 9.5\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Developer:<\/strong> Passtech Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed) |S<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Action, Adventure<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Focus Home Interactive<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Curse of the Dead Gods is a skill-based roguelike that is set in a temple dungeon. You navigate through a maze of levels, a host of nasty creatures and ultimately a boss in each temple. The game is played from an isometric perspective and the emphasis is on mastering the simple controls but in an extremely challenging environment.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Initially, you are set up with a primary melee weapon (sword) and a ranged weapon (pistol), as you battle through each dungeon you will gain relics, power-ups and the ability to offer sacrifices to the gods. The game mechanics centre around a mix of using melee, ranged attacks, parrying and dodging. The critical element in terms of the gameplay is the difficulty level, precision is required throughout and using all the core game mechanics is the only way to survive to progress through the game. If the brutal nature of the difficulty setting isn't challenging enough, your character can become cursed which makes for an even tougher challenge. Each creature you encounter has its own unique set of attacks and defensive skills that you need to overcome. The difficulty setting may put players off but the rich variety of gameplay, playstyles and environments are superb. It should be noted that you will play for many hours to get the most of this game, this isn't a straight pick up and play, you will die a lot before you make any meaningful progress. The learning curve is fairly steep.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The whole game is illustrated using a dark cartoon style. The environments and characters have an amazing level of detail, the temple dungeon theme ties in the levels, characters, demons and all the gameplay as well. The levels themself are darkly lit which are illuminated by a torch you carry or fires that can be set. Levels contain traps, treasure and a host of evil creatures lurking around each corner. The temples are immersive and the mechanics and joy of killing the creatures make you come back for more. The deeper you progress through each dungeon, the wider variety of levels that you will uncover and different challenges.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Curse of the Dead Gods is a superb roguelike that marries difficult challenging experiences into this temple themed world. The game mechanics are simple and intuitive but requires skill and patience to master. The ability to level up with either gold or a blood sacrifice is a neat touch that is complemented by the addition of curses as you progress through each stage. The level design and gameplay feel are superb, the game is tough and rewarding. Multiple types of melee and ranged weapons allow you to build a play style that suits you. The world is a dark temple with tons of creatures looking to get you, it's a truly immersive experience.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
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 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"Curse of the Dead Gods Review","post_excerpt":"Skill-based roguelike","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"curse-of-the-dead-gods-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:57:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:57:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205958","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205944,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-02-09 15:07:16","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-09 15:07:16","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Ape Tribe Games <\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X (Reviewed)|S, Xbox One<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> RPG<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Sold Out<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDisjunction is a stealth-based RPG action thriller set in the world of future cyberpunk environment. It has a top-down view in a 16-bit world that is reminiscent of such classics as tech-noir \/ cyberpunk games. The dystopian and darkness of a cyberpunk world with an intriguing story awaits you.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game-play is an action-based stealth game primarily, but you can take the all-out rampage mode if you prefer. These two play-styles suit me as I do get bored with playing a full stealth game. I like the options. You can navigate the levels without killing an enemy or using your weapon, melee attack or special powers. Each character has abilities that they can upgrade after each level, the attributes can be levelled up to suit your play-style. The upgrading mechanism is simple and straightforward focused on the game-play and story. The controls are simple and are pretty much pick and play. Handy tutorials walk you through all you need to know. The level design is superb, they are well thought out and allow you to play as you see fit. <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\nThe pixel art look and feel are superb. The designers have used the pixel art to great effect within each level and the backgrounds. Dark cyberpunk colours are present throughout. Character animations are detailed and fit the cyberpunk theme well. The soundtrack and sound effects add to the whole cyberpunk and dystopian feel. <\/span>\r\n\r\nYour actions in the game will have repercussions for the story and the outcome. The storyline and your involvement provide a sense of immersion in the game. The story is dark, mysterious and fills the world with a sense of doom. It has a rich set of characters and enough details are provided but some ambiguity. <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\nDisjunction is a fun and enjoyable stealth RPG-action game. The cyberpunk theme and story fit together. The narrative of the story ties all of the actions and the levels you play through. The game-play is simple but addictive. I like the ability to play the game as you want to power up your character as you see fit. <\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 9\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Disjunction Review","post_excerpt":"Stealth-based RPG","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"disjunction-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205944","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205938,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-02-05 16:31:01","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-05 16:31:01","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong> SNK Corporation<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PS4, PS5 (Reviewed)<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Versus Fighting Game<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Deep Silver<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition is the latest in the SNK classic beat 'em up series. It's the latest version in the series that started in the early 90s. It has the classic King of Fighters gameplay and fighting styles. It has been updated for PS4 (current-gen consoles too) with updated graphics, characters, locations, online gameplay and some extra gameplay modes too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
King of Fighters has that classic 2D beat 'em up gameplay style and it's particularly unique to it, this version features 3D graphics but you still fight along a 2D plane. The main game takes the form of 3 versus 3 and you battle through a whole host of competitors to become The King of Fighters champion. A narrative tries to tie down why you are battling all these characters from all over the world. It's merely a sideshow to the main game action. The game contains a massive 58 characters with each having diverse and unique playstyles. 3 on 3 combat allows you to assemble a team with whatever your playstyle is ranged characters, wrestlers and mixed martial arts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The visuals are bright and pack a punch, the levels enhance the gameplay and don't detract from the action of the game. If you have played the likes of any King of Fighter games or Street Fighter, you will be able to get to grips with the game quickly. The actual gameplay and your moves are dictated by your character choice, nimble characters deal less damage but move quicker across the screen. Big and strong characters are slow but deal more damage and there are characters between each scale of weak and strong. The gameplay and controls are intuitive and responsive, the feeling of total control is always there. The chaining of combos and special moves have a satisfying feel. If you love fighting games or beat 'em ups, this has that superb 2.5D fighting gameplay. The gameplay is slick, fast and smooth. The main story mode is short and straight to the point, battle through a horde of competitors to face the final boss. Other game modes like an online, tutorial (training modes), time attack and survival add some other decent modes. Online and local multiplayer gives the game longevity and the ability to play others from all over the world to test your skills. The game is centred on its playability and fighting style which King of Fighters gets spot on. Online and multiplayer will keep fans of the series happy.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition contains:<\/span><\/p>\r\n
8 DLC Characters (Rock Howard \/ Vanessa \/ Ryuji Yamazaki \/ Whip \/<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Heidern \/ Blue Mary \/ Oswald \/ Najd)<\/span><\/p>\r\n
10 DLC Costumes<\/span><\/p>\r\n
10 PS4 Themes<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition Review","post_excerpt":"SNK classic beat 'em up series","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-king-of-fighters-xiv-ultimate-edition-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:46","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205938","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205911,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-01-27 15:30:22","post_date_gmt":"2021-01-27 15:30:22","post_content":"Developer: <\/strong>Factor 5<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>Switch, PS4, PS5(Reviewed)<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre: <\/strong>Action<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher: <\/strong>Inin Games<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease <\/strong>Date: 29\/01\/2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTurrican Flashback is a collection that comprises Turrican, Turrican 2: The Final Fight, Mega Turrican and Super Turrican. Turrican is the classic 1990s shooter, platformer and adventure game. It combines several retro genres into one superb game. It's this mix that makes this a fantastic game to revisit.<\/span>\r\n\r\nDesign-wise it compromises the classic side-scrolling levels of a 2D retro platformer but has all the action and mayhem of a shooter. The visuals have that classic 2D feel, with multi-tiered levels, Turrican's level design is excellent. The level designs have the traditional element of going from left to right linearly, however, levels go underground, into the water and the sky. The levels keep you guessing in terms how to progress through them, the designers have also managed to keep a sense of uncertainty as you progress through the levels. Other techniques such as environmental factors like wind, asteroid\\meteor storms, ice and water affect the levels as you play through them. The levels have a really rich depth and lots of enemies hidden around each corner. The platform elements are superb but also frustrating (in a good way) at times. Game difficulty is high throughout. There is one retroelement of timed levels which are in Turrican which add another level of difficulty. Turrican managed to make all these elements work seamlessly together to produce a brilliant rich gaming experience.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nControls and game mechanics are spot on, the controls feel tight, intuitive and responsive. The power-ups allow for you to choose different guns and the power gets ramped up. Your gun can match the type of style you want to play through levels. Players also can leverage bombs, rolling and powered attacks too. The soundtrack (Chris Huelsbeck) is superb for a 90s game, the music and sound effects stand out and lend another dimension to this game. It reflects what is going on in the game, the change in weather and level too. It all adds to the sense of this ever-changing game.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nModern-day updates include the ability to rewind, save the state and load the state of the game. The rewind features allow you to replay any point that you may die at, this will happen often, this is very useful due to the difficulty of the game and probably is the only way to finish the game! If you don't use the rewind feature, this game reminds of the super arcade games with limited continues. If you want a challenge try without the rewind.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTurrican is the original and sets the basis for all the other games, it's build and level design lay the foundation for the other 3 games. I found this to be the toughest and as it's the oldest, the visuals are lagging behind the others.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTurrican 2: The Final Fight has some extra guns and I found it not as tough as the original but the look, feel and the gameplay is similar. I would class Turrican and Turrican 2 similar in a lot of ways. Minor gameplay improvements and animations.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMega Turrican and Super Turrican are very similar in look and feel, they look the best in the series and it's a toss-up between these two as which is my favourite. The graphics do the best they could in terms of 16-bit graphics. They both extend the complex level design and possibly get close to perfection for Turrican.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTurrican flashback contains 4 superb retro games to play, control-wise and gameplay-wise they play similarly. The later version of the games do boast better graphics and textures. The gameplay is superb throughout though, an amazing array of well-crafted platform levels mixed with a shooter. The mix of gameplay is chaotic, challenging and tons of fun. I don't remember playing the original but the games do show a level of polish for a game that is 30 years old. The modern-day features of rewind and saving game state take the edge of the difficulty of the game. A fantastic game to revisit or experience for the first time.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall: <\/strong>8.5\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Turrican Flashback Review","post_excerpt":"Turrican collection","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"turrican-flashback-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205911","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":12},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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<\/code><\/pre>\r\n","post_title":"Roller Champions Preview","post_excerpt":"It's based around roller derby","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"roller-champions-preview","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:56:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:56:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206058","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206015,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-03-08 19:00:28","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-08 19:00:28","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong> Milestone S.r.l.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed) |S<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Racing, Simulation, Sports<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Milestone S.r.l.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Monster Energy Supercross 4 is the latest outing and the official video game for Supercross. This Supercross game is a realistic fast-paced and mayhem filled motorbike game that is full of ups and downs with the occasional spill too. It has been brought beautifully to the consoles and Windows platform.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
I'm not a huge fan of Supercross and I don't understand the intricacies of the sport but I love realistic driving simulators. Supercross 4 takes the motorcycle to indoor race tracks with life-like graphics and fantastic gameplay. It must be noted that even if you aren't clued into Supercross there are lots here for the casual observer of Supercross. If you are aware of Supercross, the game has licences and all the current riders. I wouldn't dodge this game due to a lack of knowledge of Supercross.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The game itself is an indoor motorbike simulator that takes place across a series of tracks. There are several types of gameplay from career mode, single-player mode and time attack. The career mode is geared towards players who want to build up a rider from scratch and compete in championships. The single-player in general is geared towards gamers who want to have quicker races in either a standalone format or in a championship format. Whichever format you choose, the game is wonderfully rendered and there are tons of tracks and gameplay mechanics to master.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The gameplay is a motorbike simulator geared towards the indoor Supercross tracks which involve lots of jumps and sharp turns. Controls and the movement of the riders and their vehicles have an immersive feel, the tracks are varied with each requiring a different race line and approach. Some tracks show the spectacular height riders can reach while racing it. The addition of a replay game mechanic is useful when you are learning the ropes, the ability to replay three sections within a race reduces the difficulty. While the controls are simple and intuitive, the game will take some time to master and become a component racer. You will encounter other riders and spills as you get to grips with the game. The environments and tracks provide the variety required to keep your attention. As this is a Supercross game, the majority of tracks are indoors and they can look similar at times but the action-packed gameplay more than offsets this.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The game does look superb, it feels and plays smoothly too. There is a learning curve in terms of figuring out controls, race lines, jumps and tracks. There is a rich career mode where you can create your character and pit your wits against the best racers in the world. There are also multiplayer options which I only scratched the surface of but a nice inclusion. The gameplay is solid but challenging and there are numerous motorbikes, tweaks and game modes to keep you occupied. I like the ability to jump into an event with the qualification process and play against 21 other riders. If you want to jump in and play, you can do that or you can play the game as it would be in real life through the career mode for instance. It's a high adrenaline and action-packed Supercross simulator that is fun to play but difficult to master. If you are a fan of racing games this is well worth a spin.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 7.5\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Developer:<\/strong> Supergiant Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> Mac, PC (Reviewed), Switch<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Action, RPG<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Supergiant Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Hades is the wonderful imagined rogue-like dungeon crawler. The game manages to delicately balance the rouge-like game with a story underneath, it's tough and difficult but each play-through allows you to power up to progress a little further each time. Every subsequent run is a little easier. This is set in the wonderfully reimagined Underworld with a host of characters from Greek mythology and you play as Zagreus and his journey to escape.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
The game centres on Zagreus (son of Hades) and his journey out of the Underworld. You start with a weapon that has a normal and a special attack, you can unlock more weapons as you progress through the game. You can cast a gem too that can inflict damage. These are your primary forms of attack. You have a dash\/dodge mechanic too. As you progress through the game you gain power-ups (boons), these last for several dungeons, until you die or until you replace them. These power-ups are vital to surviving each dungeon and ultimately escaping. The combination of your initial weapon of choice and the power-ups define your playstyle through that run and each run is different due to the random nature of power-ups. That's the game in a nutshell in a simplistic form.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The developers have kept the gameplay super simple but allowed for an amazing array of character build types from melee, ranged or somewhere in between. Then the power-up mechanism has a huge array of choice and combinations too. As with any rogue-like, you will die a lot. I found the numerous character playstyles that varied so much through each run which gave the game longevity and its novelty factor. There wasn't a point in the game after 30 hours of game time that I felt bored, it just was engrossing and engaging, it was tons of fun. It was so much fun and difficult too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Hades is primarily a cartoon(y) art style, the Underworld has several stages that are themed too. Each stage has its nuances and level design features that can be used to your advantage. There is a huge cast of characters of Greek Gods from Hermes to Athena to Ares to name a few, each with their personality and voice-over too. The voice-overs and acting are superb which adds a whole another dimension to the gameplay and storytelling elements. The characters help to paint the world around you and your place in it. Humour is used effectively too to enhance the storytelling aspects as well. The lighting, sound effects and level design are amazing. Hades combines an amazingly addictive rogue-like with a fantastic story and setting to boot. The choice of Greek Mythology is present with the costumes, weapon designs and every artefact at every level.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Hades achieves so much that many rogue-likes games want to accomplish and does it in an amazingly and thoroughly enjoyable way. The visuals are superb and every aspect is artistically rendered with a meticulous eye for detail. The use of Greek mythology sets the scene for the game as you battle your way out of the Underworld. The art style is lush, vibrant and dark amidst the background of the Underworld. It delivers an amazing story with fantastic voice acting. The story is intriguing and has the right amount of humour to enhance it even more. Every character looks stunning and the voice acting ties the story and gameplay together. The voice-overs are a masterstroke too, this helps elevate the storytelling. The game achieves a wonderful balance between being not forgiving but giving you enough bonus and power-ups for subsequent plays. You will die a lot but the game balance is fair and the more you play, the more persistent power up and perks you can use for the next run through. This is what a rogue-like should aim to achieve.
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It's undoubtedly my favourite rough-like dungeon crawler but it elevates itself above just being a dungeon crawler in my opinion. It's amazing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 9.5\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Developer:<\/strong> Passtech Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed) |S<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Action, Adventure<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Focus Home Interactive<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Curse of the Dead Gods is a skill-based roguelike that is set in a temple dungeon. You navigate through a maze of levels, a host of nasty creatures and ultimately a boss in each temple. The game is played from an isometric perspective and the emphasis is on mastering the simple controls but in an extremely challenging environment.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Initially, you are set up with a primary melee weapon (sword) and a ranged weapon (pistol), as you battle through each dungeon you will gain relics, power-ups and the ability to offer sacrifices to the gods. The game mechanics centre around a mix of using melee, ranged attacks, parrying and dodging. The critical element in terms of the gameplay is the difficulty level, precision is required throughout and using all the core game mechanics is the only way to survive to progress through the game. If the brutal nature of the difficulty setting isn't challenging enough, your character can become cursed which makes for an even tougher challenge. Each creature you encounter has its own unique set of attacks and defensive skills that you need to overcome. The difficulty setting may put players off but the rich variety of gameplay, playstyles and environments are superb. It should be noted that you will play for many hours to get the most of this game, this isn't a straight pick up and play, you will die a lot before you make any meaningful progress. The learning curve is fairly steep.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The whole game is illustrated using a dark cartoon style. The environments and characters have an amazing level of detail, the temple dungeon theme ties in the levels, characters, demons and all the gameplay as well. The levels themself are darkly lit which are illuminated by a torch you carry or fires that can be set. Levels contain traps, treasure and a host of evil creatures lurking around each corner. The temples are immersive and the mechanics and joy of killing the creatures make you come back for more. The deeper you progress through each dungeon, the wider variety of levels that you will uncover and different challenges.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Curse of the Dead Gods is a superb roguelike that marries difficult challenging experiences into this temple themed world. The game mechanics are simple and intuitive but requires skill and patience to master. The ability to level up with either gold or a blood sacrifice is a neat touch that is complemented by the addition of curses as you progress through each stage. The level design and gameplay feel are superb, the game is tough and rewarding. Multiple types of melee and ranged weapons allow you to build a play style that suits you. The world is a dark temple with tons of creatures looking to get you, it's a truly immersive experience.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Developer:<\/strong> SNK Corporation<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PS4, PS5 (Reviewed)<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Versus Fighting Game<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Deep Silver<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition is the latest in the SNK classic beat 'em up series. It's the latest version in the series that started in the early 90s. It has the classic King of Fighters gameplay and fighting styles. It has been updated for PS4 (current-gen consoles too) with updated graphics, characters, locations, online gameplay and some extra gameplay modes too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
King of Fighters has that classic 2D beat 'em up gameplay style and it's particularly unique to it, this version features 3D graphics but you still fight along a 2D plane. The main game takes the form of 3 versus 3 and you battle through a whole host of competitors to become The King of Fighters champion. A narrative tries to tie down why you are battling all these characters from all over the world. It's merely a sideshow to the main game action. The game contains a massive 58 characters with each having diverse and unique playstyles. 3 on 3 combat allows you to assemble a team with whatever your playstyle is ranged characters, wrestlers and mixed martial arts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The visuals are bright and pack a punch, the levels enhance the gameplay and don't detract from the action of the game. If you have played the likes of any King of Fighter games or Street Fighter, you will be able to get to grips with the game quickly. The actual gameplay and your moves are dictated by your character choice, nimble characters deal less damage but move quicker across the screen. Big and strong characters are slow but deal more damage and there are characters between each scale of weak and strong. The gameplay and controls are intuitive and responsive, the feeling of total control is always there. The chaining of combos and special moves have a satisfying feel. If you love fighting games or beat 'em ups, this has that superb 2.5D fighting gameplay. The gameplay is slick, fast and smooth. The main story mode is short and straight to the point, battle through a horde of competitors to face the final boss. Other game modes like an online, tutorial (training modes), time attack and survival add some other decent modes. Online and local multiplayer gives the game longevity and the ability to play others from all over the world to test your skills. The game is centred on its playability and fighting style which King of Fighters gets spot on. Online and multiplayer will keep fans of the series happy.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition contains:<\/span><\/p>\r\n
8 DLC Characters (Rock Howard \/ Vanessa \/ Ryuji Yamazaki \/ Whip \/<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Heidern \/ Blue Mary \/ Oswald \/ Najd)<\/span><\/p>\r\n
10 DLC Costumes<\/span><\/p>\r\n
10 PS4 Themes<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition Review","post_excerpt":"SNK classic beat 'em up series","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-king-of-fighters-xiv-ultimate-edition-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:46","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205938","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205911,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-01-27 15:30:22","post_date_gmt":"2021-01-27 15:30:22","post_content":"Developer: <\/strong>Factor 5<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>Switch, PS4, PS5(Reviewed)<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre: <\/strong>Action<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher: <\/strong>Inin Games<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease <\/strong>Date: 29\/01\/2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTurrican Flashback is a collection that comprises Turrican, Turrican 2: The Final Fight, Mega Turrican and Super Turrican. Turrican is the classic 1990s shooter, platformer and adventure game. It combines several retro genres into one superb game. It's this mix that makes this a fantastic game to revisit.<\/span>\r\n\r\nDesign-wise it compromises the classic side-scrolling levels of a 2D retro platformer but has all the action and mayhem of a shooter. The visuals have that classic 2D feel, with multi-tiered levels, Turrican's level design is excellent. The level designs have the traditional element of going from left to right linearly, however, levels go underground, into the water and the sky. The levels keep you guessing in terms how to progress through them, the designers have also managed to keep a sense of uncertainty as you progress through the levels. Other techniques such as environmental factors like wind, asteroid\\meteor storms, ice and water affect the levels as you play through them. The levels have a really rich depth and lots of enemies hidden around each corner. The platform elements are superb but also frustrating (in a good way) at times. Game difficulty is high throughout. There is one retroelement of timed levels which are in Turrican which add another level of difficulty. Turrican managed to make all these elements work seamlessly together to produce a brilliant rich gaming experience.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nControls and game mechanics are spot on, the controls feel tight, intuitive and responsive. The power-ups allow for you to choose different guns and the power gets ramped up. Your gun can match the type of style you want to play through levels. Players also can leverage bombs, rolling and powered attacks too. The soundtrack (Chris Huelsbeck) is superb for a 90s game, the music and sound effects stand out and lend another dimension to this game. It reflects what is going on in the game, the change in weather and level too. It all adds to the sense of this ever-changing game.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nModern-day updates include the ability to rewind, save the state and load the state of the game. The rewind features allow you to replay any point that you may die at, this will happen often, this is very useful due to the difficulty of the game and probably is the only way to finish the game! If you don't use the rewind feature, this game reminds of the super arcade games with limited continues. If you want a challenge try without the rewind.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTurrican is the original and sets the basis for all the other games, it's build and level design lay the foundation for the other 3 games. I found this to be the toughest and as it's the oldest, the visuals are lagging behind the others.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTurrican 2: The Final Fight has some extra guns and I found it not as tough as the original but the look, feel and the gameplay is similar. I would class Turrican and Turrican 2 similar in a lot of ways. Minor gameplay improvements and animations.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMega Turrican and Super Turrican are very similar in look and feel, they look the best in the series and it's a toss-up between these two as which is my favourite. The graphics do the best they could in terms of 16-bit graphics. They both extend the complex level design and possibly get close to perfection for Turrican.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTurrican flashback contains 4 superb retro games to play, control-wise and gameplay-wise they play similarly. The later version of the games do boast better graphics and textures. The gameplay is superb throughout though, an amazing array of well-crafted platform levels mixed with a shooter. The mix of gameplay is chaotic, challenging and tons of fun. I don't remember playing the original but the games do show a level of polish for a game that is 30 years old. The modern-day features of rewind and saving game state take the edge of the difficulty of the game. A fantastic game to revisit or experience for the first time.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall: <\/strong>8.5\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Turrican Flashback Review","post_excerpt":"Turrican collection","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"turrican-flashback-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205911","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":12},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0SNK Corporation<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms: <\/strong>Xbox Series X (Reviewed)|S<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre: <\/strong>Versus Fighting Game<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0SNK Corporation \/ Koch Media<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Samurai Shodown is a reboot of the 1993 SNK beat 'em up classic. This outing is the updated version using the Unreal Engine and bringing the game to current generation consoles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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If you have played the original or any incarnation since the original, you will be well accustomed to the original set of characters and the gameplay. It has that unique SNK beat 'em up style. Three new additional characters added to the roster. For the newcomers, this is a classic 1 versus 1 beat 'em up. You pit your skills against a singular for multiple rounds. It is a brutal action-filled game with lots of sword action. This SNK classic has the addition of weapons which made it stand out when it was originally released. Each character possesses an array of special moves that can take some time to perfect.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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There is a training mode where you can hone your skills before you battle for real. The staple of a versus mode is available for quick local play (against CPU players or friends). The main game has a story mode where you battle through rounds of opponents to face the final boss at the end while jet setting from country to country to find other foes to beat. While the story mode follows a generic well-trodden path of single-player beat em up story modes it's fun in fairness, I usually play this mode first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
An online mode for playing anyone from around the world adds a huge replay value to the game. There is a battle mode where you try to beat as many players in a row. The game has a unique AI system that will learn the player's moves and allows for this AI to be created as \"Ghost characters\" that can be shared to play against too. There is in the inclusion of gore and finishing moves which can be turned off for those not a fan of bloody violence, think Mortal Kombat gore but without the over the top finishing moves. The game sees the return of 13 classic characters and the addition of 3 new characters that have enough diverse fighting styles to keep the hardened beat em up fan happy. Additional characters are available via Season passes too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The Series X version runs at a smooth 120 FPS. Owners of the previous-gen version can play on the Series X|S without any additional costs via Smart Delivery, any purchased DLCs is also transferable.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Samurai Showdown has that unique SNK fighting gameplay style brought to modern consoles. The superb art style combined with 120 FPS brings a lush gaming experience. A wide variety of characters with the new AI system and online play will mean this game is a must-buy for beat em up fans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:\u00a0<\/strong>7.5\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n","post_title":"Samurai Shodown Review","post_excerpt":"Samurai Shodown is a reboot","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"samurai-shodown-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:56:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:56:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206073","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206058,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-03-22 16:01:39","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-22 16:01:39","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong> Ubisoft Montreal<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (preview)<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Sports<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Ubisoft<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The Roller Champions Beta was a brief window into the new IP from Ubisoft. It's based around roller derby being merged into 3 versus 3 battle royale. The game combines elements of roller derby, racing games and sports games. I can draw comparisons in terms of gameplay of Rocket League, you and your team pit yourself against others online. In this game, you take control of a player instead of a vehicle though.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Roller Champions is based on roller derby, but this takes a 3 person team format, you have to capture the ball and put it into the goal. It's not that straightforward, when you capture the ball you must navigate a lap of the course before you can score. You must avoid enemy players to get the goal to open. You can go it all alone by dodging others or pass it to fellow team members, if you (and your team) manage that the goal will open and you get the opportunity to score. Opposition players can push, kick and take the ball off you. The game is based on these 3 versus 3 formats, where you can use your teams to pass the ball.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The graphics have a shine and you get a real sense of momentum when you play. You feel the crash and come together as players hustle for the ball to gain possession. It's fast-paced and there is always something happening in the game. There is rarely a dull moment. All of this combined with the solid online netplay and plenty of people on the servers was a great experience. The game is a mix of a racer, beat 'em up and sports game, these elements make Roller Champions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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I'm not sure if the balance is perfect but I think minor tweaks are required for defending teams, I feel the offensive teams are a bit overpowered. Apart from this point, it's an enjoyable experience. The game is straightforward to pick and the controls are simple too. Before you know it you are stuck in the action as well. It will be interesting to see how the final game turns out, this beta does give a good flavour of what we can look forward to.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Developer:<\/strong> Milestone S.r.l.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed) |S<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Racing, Simulation, Sports<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Milestone S.r.l.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Monster Energy Supercross 4 is the latest outing and the official video game for Supercross. This Supercross game is a realistic fast-paced and mayhem filled motorbike game that is full of ups and downs with the occasional spill too. It has been brought beautifully to the consoles and Windows platform.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
I'm not a huge fan of Supercross and I don't understand the intricacies of the sport but I love realistic driving simulators. Supercross 4 takes the motorcycle to indoor race tracks with life-like graphics and fantastic gameplay. It must be noted that even if you aren't clued into Supercross there are lots here for the casual observer of Supercross. If you are aware of Supercross, the game has licences and all the current riders. I wouldn't dodge this game due to a lack of knowledge of Supercross.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The game itself is an indoor motorbike simulator that takes place across a series of tracks. There are several types of gameplay from career mode, single-player mode and time attack. The career mode is geared towards players who want to build up a rider from scratch and compete in championships. The single-player in general is geared towards gamers who want to have quicker races in either a standalone format or in a championship format. Whichever format you choose, the game is wonderfully rendered and there are tons of tracks and gameplay mechanics to master.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The gameplay is a motorbike simulator geared towards the indoor Supercross tracks which involve lots of jumps and sharp turns. Controls and the movement of the riders and their vehicles have an immersive feel, the tracks are varied with each requiring a different race line and approach. Some tracks show the spectacular height riders can reach while racing it. The addition of a replay game mechanic is useful when you are learning the ropes, the ability to replay three sections within a race reduces the difficulty. While the controls are simple and intuitive, the game will take some time to master and become a component racer. You will encounter other riders and spills as you get to grips with the game. The environments and tracks provide the variety required to keep your attention. As this is a Supercross game, the majority of tracks are indoors and they can look similar at times but the action-packed gameplay more than offsets this.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The game does look superb, it feels and plays smoothly too. There is a learning curve in terms of figuring out controls, race lines, jumps and tracks. There is a rich career mode where you can create your character and pit your wits against the best racers in the world. There are also multiplayer options which I only scratched the surface of but a nice inclusion. The gameplay is solid but challenging and there are numerous motorbikes, tweaks and game modes to keep you occupied. I like the ability to jump into an event with the qualification process and play against 21 other riders. If you want to jump in and play, you can do that or you can play the game as it would be in real life through the career mode for instance. It's a high adrenaline and action-packed Supercross simulator that is fun to play but difficult to master. If you are a fan of racing games this is well worth a spin.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 7.5\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Developer:<\/strong> Supergiant Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> Mac, PC (Reviewed), Switch<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Action, RPG<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Supergiant Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Hades is the wonderful imagined rogue-like dungeon crawler. The game manages to delicately balance the rouge-like game with a story underneath, it's tough and difficult but each play-through allows you to power up to progress a little further each time. Every subsequent run is a little easier. This is set in the wonderfully reimagined Underworld with a host of characters from Greek mythology and you play as Zagreus and his journey to escape.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
The game centres on Zagreus (son of Hades) and his journey out of the Underworld. You start with a weapon that has a normal and a special attack, you can unlock more weapons as you progress through the game. You can cast a gem too that can inflict damage. These are your primary forms of attack. You have a dash\/dodge mechanic too. As you progress through the game you gain power-ups (boons), these last for several dungeons, until you die or until you replace them. These power-ups are vital to surviving each dungeon and ultimately escaping. The combination of your initial weapon of choice and the power-ups define your playstyle through that run and each run is different due to the random nature of power-ups. That's the game in a nutshell in a simplistic form.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The developers have kept the gameplay super simple but allowed for an amazing array of character build types from melee, ranged or somewhere in between. Then the power-up mechanism has a huge array of choice and combinations too. As with any rogue-like, you will die a lot. I found the numerous character playstyles that varied so much through each run which gave the game longevity and its novelty factor. There wasn't a point in the game after 30 hours of game time that I felt bored, it just was engrossing and engaging, it was tons of fun. It was so much fun and difficult too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Hades is primarily a cartoon(y) art style, the Underworld has several stages that are themed too. Each stage has its nuances and level design features that can be used to your advantage. There is a huge cast of characters of Greek Gods from Hermes to Athena to Ares to name a few, each with their personality and voice-over too. The voice-overs and acting are superb which adds a whole another dimension to the gameplay and storytelling elements. The characters help to paint the world around you and your place in it. Humour is used effectively too to enhance the storytelling aspects as well. The lighting, sound effects and level design are amazing. Hades combines an amazingly addictive rogue-like with a fantastic story and setting to boot. The choice of Greek Mythology is present with the costumes, weapon designs and every artefact at every level.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Hades achieves so much that many rogue-likes games want to accomplish and does it in an amazingly and thoroughly enjoyable way. The visuals are superb and every aspect is artistically rendered with a meticulous eye for detail. The use of Greek mythology sets the scene for the game as you battle your way out of the Underworld. The art style is lush, vibrant and dark amidst the background of the Underworld. It delivers an amazing story with fantastic voice acting. The story is intriguing and has the right amount of humour to enhance it even more. Every character looks stunning and the voice acting ties the story and gameplay together. The voice-overs are a masterstroke too, this helps elevate the storytelling. The game achieves a wonderful balance between being not forgiving but giving you enough bonus and power-ups for subsequent plays. You will die a lot but the game balance is fair and the more you play, the more persistent power up and perks you can use for the next run through. This is what a rogue-like should aim to achieve.
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It's undoubtedly my favourite rough-like dungeon crawler but it elevates itself above just being a dungeon crawler in my opinion. It's amazing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 9.5\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
<\/code><\/pre>\r\n","post_title":"Hades Review","post_excerpt":"Rogue-like dungeon crawler","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hades-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:57:18","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:57:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205958,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-02-23 17:12:53","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-23 17:12:53","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong> Passtech Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed) |S<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Action, Adventure<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Focus Home Interactive<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Curse of the Dead Gods is a skill-based roguelike that is set in a temple dungeon. You navigate through a maze of levels, a host of nasty creatures and ultimately a boss in each temple. The game is played from an isometric perspective and the emphasis is on mastering the simple controls but in an extremely challenging environment.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Initially, you are set up with a primary melee weapon (sword) and a ranged weapon (pistol), as you battle through each dungeon you will gain relics, power-ups and the ability to offer sacrifices to the gods. The game mechanics centre around a mix of using melee, ranged attacks, parrying and dodging. The critical element in terms of the gameplay is the difficulty level, precision is required throughout and using all the core game mechanics is the only way to survive to progress through the game. If the brutal nature of the difficulty setting isn't challenging enough, your character can become cursed which makes for an even tougher challenge. Each creature you encounter has its own unique set of attacks and defensive skills that you need to overcome. The difficulty setting may put players off but the rich variety of gameplay, playstyles and environments are superb. It should be noted that you will play for many hours to get the most of this game, this isn't a straight pick up and play, you will die a lot before you make any meaningful progress. The learning curve is fairly steep.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The whole game is illustrated using a dark cartoon style. The environments and characters have an amazing level of detail, the temple dungeon theme ties in the levels, characters, demons and all the gameplay as well. The levels themself are darkly lit which are illuminated by a torch you carry or fires that can be set. Levels contain traps, treasure and a host of evil creatures lurking around each corner. The temples are immersive and the mechanics and joy of killing the creatures make you come back for more. The deeper you progress through each dungeon, the wider variety of levels that you will uncover and different challenges.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Curse of the Dead Gods is a superb roguelike that marries difficult challenging experiences into this temple themed world. The game mechanics are simple and intuitive but requires skill and patience to master. The ability to level up with either gold or a blood sacrifice is a neat touch that is complemented by the addition of curses as you progress through each stage. The level design and gameplay feel are superb, the game is tough and rewarding. Multiple types of melee and ranged weapons allow you to build a play style that suits you. The world is a dark temple with tons of creatures looking to get you, it's a truly immersive experience.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
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 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"Curse of the Dead Gods Review","post_excerpt":"Skill-based roguelike","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"curse-of-the-dead-gods-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:57:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:57:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205958","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205944,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-02-09 15:07:16","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-09 15:07:16","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Ape Tribe Games <\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X (Reviewed)|S, Xbox One<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> RPG<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Sold Out<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDisjunction is a stealth-based RPG action thriller set in the world of future cyberpunk environment. It has a top-down view in a 16-bit world that is reminiscent of such classics as tech-noir \/ cyberpunk games. The dystopian and darkness of a cyberpunk world with an intriguing story awaits you.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game-play is an action-based stealth game primarily, but you can take the all-out rampage mode if you prefer. These two play-styles suit me as I do get bored with playing a full stealth game. I like the options. You can navigate the levels without killing an enemy or using your weapon, melee attack or special powers. Each character has abilities that they can upgrade after each level, the attributes can be levelled up to suit your play-style. The upgrading mechanism is simple and straightforward focused on the game-play and story. The controls are simple and are pretty much pick and play. Handy tutorials walk you through all you need to know. The level design is superb, they are well thought out and allow you to play as you see fit. <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\nThe pixel art look and feel are superb. The designers have used the pixel art to great effect within each level and the backgrounds. Dark cyberpunk colours are present throughout. Character animations are detailed and fit the cyberpunk theme well. The soundtrack and sound effects add to the whole cyberpunk and dystopian feel. <\/span>\r\n\r\nYour actions in the game will have repercussions for the story and the outcome. The storyline and your involvement provide a sense of immersion in the game. The story is dark, mysterious and fills the world with a sense of doom. It has a rich set of characters and enough details are provided but some ambiguity. <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\nDisjunction is a fun and enjoyable stealth RPG-action game. The cyberpunk theme and story fit together. The narrative of the story ties all of the actions and the levels you play through. The game-play is simple but addictive. I like the ability to play the game as you want to power up your character as you see fit. <\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 9\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Disjunction Review","post_excerpt":"Stealth-based RPG","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"disjunction-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205944","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205938,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-02-05 16:31:01","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-05 16:31:01","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong> SNK Corporation<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PS4, PS5 (Reviewed)<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Versus Fighting Game<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Deep Silver<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition is the latest in the SNK classic beat 'em up series. It's the latest version in the series that started in the early 90s. It has the classic King of Fighters gameplay and fighting styles. It has been updated for PS4 (current-gen consoles too) with updated graphics, characters, locations, online gameplay and some extra gameplay modes too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
King of Fighters has that classic 2D beat 'em up gameplay style and it's particularly unique to it, this version features 3D graphics but you still fight along a 2D plane. The main game takes the form of 3 versus 3 and you battle through a whole host of competitors to become The King of Fighters champion. A narrative tries to tie down why you are battling all these characters from all over the world. It's merely a sideshow to the main game action. The game contains a massive 58 characters with each having diverse and unique playstyles. 3 on 3 combat allows you to assemble a team with whatever your playstyle is ranged characters, wrestlers and mixed martial arts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The visuals are bright and pack a punch, the levels enhance the gameplay and don't detract from the action of the game. If you have played the likes of any King of Fighter games or Street Fighter, you will be able to get to grips with the game quickly. The actual gameplay and your moves are dictated by your character choice, nimble characters deal less damage but move quicker across the screen. Big and strong characters are slow but deal more damage and there are characters between each scale of weak and strong. The gameplay and controls are intuitive and responsive, the feeling of total control is always there. The chaining of combos and special moves have a satisfying feel. If you love fighting games or beat 'em ups, this has that superb 2.5D fighting gameplay. The gameplay is slick, fast and smooth. The main story mode is short and straight to the point, battle through a horde of competitors to face the final boss. Other game modes like an online, tutorial (training modes), time attack and survival add some other decent modes. Online and local multiplayer gives the game longevity and the ability to play others from all over the world to test your skills. The game is centred on its playability and fighting style which King of Fighters gets spot on. Online and multiplayer will keep fans of the series happy.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition contains:<\/span><\/p>\r\n
8 DLC Characters (Rock Howard \/ Vanessa \/ Ryuji Yamazaki \/ Whip \/<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Heidern \/ Blue Mary \/ Oswald \/ Najd)<\/span><\/p>\r\n
10 DLC Costumes<\/span><\/p>\r\n
10 PS4 Themes<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition Review","post_excerpt":"SNK classic beat 'em up series","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-king-of-fighters-xiv-ultimate-edition-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:46","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205938","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205911,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-01-27 15:30:22","post_date_gmt":"2021-01-27 15:30:22","post_content":"Developer: <\/strong>Factor 5<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>Switch, PS4, PS5(Reviewed)<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre: <\/strong>Action<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher: <\/strong>Inin Games<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease <\/strong>Date: 29\/01\/2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTurrican Flashback is a collection that comprises Turrican, Turrican 2: The Final Fight, Mega Turrican and Super Turrican. Turrican is the classic 1990s shooter, platformer and adventure game. It combines several retro genres into one superb game. It's this mix that makes this a fantastic game to revisit.<\/span>\r\n\r\nDesign-wise it compromises the classic side-scrolling levels of a 2D retro platformer but has all the action and mayhem of a shooter. The visuals have that classic 2D feel, with multi-tiered levels, Turrican's level design is excellent. The level designs have the traditional element of going from left to right linearly, however, levels go underground, into the water and the sky. The levels keep you guessing in terms how to progress through them, the designers have also managed to keep a sense of uncertainty as you progress through the levels. Other techniques such as environmental factors like wind, asteroid\\meteor storms, ice and water affect the levels as you play through them. The levels have a really rich depth and lots of enemies hidden around each corner. The platform elements are superb but also frustrating (in a good way) at times. Game difficulty is high throughout. There is one retroelement of timed levels which are in Turrican which add another level of difficulty. Turrican managed to make all these elements work seamlessly together to produce a brilliant rich gaming experience.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nControls and game mechanics are spot on, the controls feel tight, intuitive and responsive. The power-ups allow for you to choose different guns and the power gets ramped up. Your gun can match the type of style you want to play through levels. Players also can leverage bombs, rolling and powered attacks too. The soundtrack (Chris Huelsbeck) is superb for a 90s game, the music and sound effects stand out and lend another dimension to this game. It reflects what is going on in the game, the change in weather and level too. It all adds to the sense of this ever-changing game.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nModern-day updates include the ability to rewind, save the state and load the state of the game. The rewind features allow you to replay any point that you may die at, this will happen often, this is very useful due to the difficulty of the game and probably is the only way to finish the game! If you don't use the rewind feature, this game reminds of the super arcade games with limited continues. If you want a challenge try without the rewind.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTurrican is the original and sets the basis for all the other games, it's build and level design lay the foundation for the other 3 games. I found this to be the toughest and as it's the oldest, the visuals are lagging behind the others.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTurrican 2: The Final Fight has some extra guns and I found it not as tough as the original but the look, feel and the gameplay is similar. I would class Turrican and Turrican 2 similar in a lot of ways. Minor gameplay improvements and animations.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMega Turrican and Super Turrican are very similar in look and feel, they look the best in the series and it's a toss-up between these two as which is my favourite. The graphics do the best they could in terms of 16-bit graphics. They both extend the complex level design and possibly get close to perfection for Turrican.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTurrican flashback contains 4 superb retro games to play, control-wise and gameplay-wise they play similarly. The later version of the games do boast better graphics and textures. The gameplay is superb throughout though, an amazing array of well-crafted platform levels mixed with a shooter. The mix of gameplay is chaotic, challenging and tons of fun. I don't remember playing the original but the games do show a level of polish for a game that is 30 years old. The modern-day features of rewind and saving game state take the edge of the difficulty of the game. A fantastic game to revisit or experience for the first time.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall: <\/strong>8.5\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Turrican Flashback Review","post_excerpt":"Turrican collection","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"turrican-flashback-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205911","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":12},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"Pumpkin Jack Review","post_excerpt":"3D platformer","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"pumpkin-jack-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:55:18","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:55:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206091","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206073,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-03-25 19:42:01","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-25 19:42:01","post_content":"\r\n
Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0SNK Corporation<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms: <\/strong>Xbox Series X (Reviewed)|S<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre: <\/strong>Versus Fighting Game<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0SNK Corporation \/ Koch Media<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Samurai Shodown is a reboot of the 1993 SNK beat 'em up classic. This outing is the updated version using the Unreal Engine and bringing the game to current generation consoles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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If you have played the original or any incarnation since the original, you will be well accustomed to the original set of characters and the gameplay. It has that unique SNK beat 'em up style. Three new additional characters added to the roster. For the newcomers, this is a classic 1 versus 1 beat 'em up. You pit your skills against a singular for multiple rounds. It is a brutal action-filled game with lots of sword action. This SNK classic has the addition of weapons which made it stand out when it was originally released. Each character possesses an array of special moves that can take some time to perfect.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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There is a training mode where you can hone your skills before you battle for real. The staple of a versus mode is available for quick local play (against CPU players or friends). The main game has a story mode where you battle through rounds of opponents to face the final boss at the end while jet setting from country to country to find other foes to beat. While the story mode follows a generic well-trodden path of single-player beat em up story modes it's fun in fairness, I usually play this mode first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
An online mode for playing anyone from around the world adds a huge replay value to the game. There is a battle mode where you try to beat as many players in a row. The game has a unique AI system that will learn the player's moves and allows for this AI to be created as \"Ghost characters\" that can be shared to play against too. There is in the inclusion of gore and finishing moves which can be turned off for those not a fan of bloody violence, think Mortal Kombat gore but without the over the top finishing moves. The game sees the return of 13 classic characters and the addition of 3 new characters that have enough diverse fighting styles to keep the hardened beat em up fan happy. Additional characters are available via Season passes too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The Series X version runs at a smooth 120 FPS. Owners of the previous-gen version can play on the Series X|S without any additional costs via Smart Delivery, any purchased DLCs is also transferable.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Samurai Showdown has that unique SNK fighting gameplay style brought to modern consoles. The superb art style combined with 120 FPS brings a lush gaming experience. A wide variety of characters with the new AI system and online play will mean this game is a must-buy for beat em up fans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:\u00a0<\/strong>7.5\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n","post_title":"Samurai Shodown Review","post_excerpt":"Samurai Shodown is a reboot","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"samurai-shodown-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:56:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:56:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206073","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206058,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-03-22 16:01:39","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-22 16:01:39","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong> Ubisoft Montreal<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (preview)<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Sports<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Ubisoft<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The Roller Champions Beta was a brief window into the new IP from Ubisoft. It's based around roller derby being merged into 3 versus 3 battle royale. The game combines elements of roller derby, racing games and sports games. I can draw comparisons in terms of gameplay of Rocket League, you and your team pit yourself against others online. In this game, you take control of a player instead of a vehicle though.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Roller Champions is based on roller derby, but this takes a 3 person team format, you have to capture the ball and put it into the goal. It's not that straightforward, when you capture the ball you must navigate a lap of the course before you can score. You must avoid enemy players to get the goal to open. You can go it all alone by dodging others or pass it to fellow team members, if you (and your team) manage that the goal will open and you get the opportunity to score. Opposition players can push, kick and take the ball off you. The game is based on these 3 versus 3 formats, where you can use your teams to pass the ball.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The graphics have a shine and you get a real sense of momentum when you play. You feel the crash and come together as players hustle for the ball to gain possession. It's fast-paced and there is always something happening in the game. There is rarely a dull moment. All of this combined with the solid online netplay and plenty of people on the servers was a great experience. The game is a mix of a racer, beat 'em up and sports game, these elements make Roller Champions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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I'm not sure if the balance is perfect but I think minor tweaks are required for defending teams, I feel the offensive teams are a bit overpowered. Apart from this point, it's an enjoyable experience. The game is straightforward to pick and the controls are simple too. Before you know it you are stuck in the action as well. It will be interesting to see how the final game turns out, this beta does give a good flavour of what we can look forward to.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
<\/code><\/pre>\r\n","post_title":"Roller Champions Preview","post_excerpt":"It's based around roller derby","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"roller-champions-preview","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:56:32","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:56:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206058","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206015,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-03-08 19:00:28","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-08 19:00:28","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong> Milestone S.r.l.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed) |S<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Racing, Simulation, Sports<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Milestone S.r.l.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Monster Energy Supercross 4 is the latest outing and the official video game for Supercross. This Supercross game is a realistic fast-paced and mayhem filled motorbike game that is full of ups and downs with the occasional spill too. It has been brought beautifully to the consoles and Windows platform.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
I'm not a huge fan of Supercross and I don't understand the intricacies of the sport but I love realistic driving simulators. Supercross 4 takes the motorcycle to indoor race tracks with life-like graphics and fantastic gameplay. It must be noted that even if you aren't clued into Supercross there are lots here for the casual observer of Supercross. If you are aware of Supercross, the game has licences and all the current riders. I wouldn't dodge this game due to a lack of knowledge of Supercross.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The game itself is an indoor motorbike simulator that takes place across a series of tracks. There are several types of gameplay from career mode, single-player mode and time attack. The career mode is geared towards players who want to build up a rider from scratch and compete in championships. The single-player in general is geared towards gamers who want to have quicker races in either a standalone format or in a championship format. Whichever format you choose, the game is wonderfully rendered and there are tons of tracks and gameplay mechanics to master.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The gameplay is a motorbike simulator geared towards the indoor Supercross tracks which involve lots of jumps and sharp turns. Controls and the movement of the riders and their vehicles have an immersive feel, the tracks are varied with each requiring a different race line and approach. Some tracks show the spectacular height riders can reach while racing it. The addition of a replay game mechanic is useful when you are learning the ropes, the ability to replay three sections within a race reduces the difficulty. While the controls are simple and intuitive, the game will take some time to master and become a component racer. You will encounter other riders and spills as you get to grips with the game. The environments and tracks provide the variety required to keep your attention. As this is a Supercross game, the majority of tracks are indoors and they can look similar at times but the action-packed gameplay more than offsets this.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The game does look superb, it feels and plays smoothly too. There is a learning curve in terms of figuring out controls, race lines, jumps and tracks. There is a rich career mode where you can create your character and pit your wits against the best racers in the world. There are also multiplayer options which I only scratched the surface of but a nice inclusion. The gameplay is solid but challenging and there are numerous motorbikes, tweaks and game modes to keep you occupied. I like the ability to jump into an event with the qualification process and play against 21 other riders. If you want to jump in and play, you can do that or you can play the game as it would be in real life through the career mode for instance. It's a high adrenaline and action-packed Supercross simulator that is fun to play but difficult to master. If you are a fan of racing games this is well worth a spin.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 7.5\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"Monster Energy Supercross \u2013 The Official Videogame 4 Review","post_excerpt":"Supercross game","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"monster-energy-supercross-the-official-videogame-4-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:56:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:56:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206015","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206003,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-03-05 16:34:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-05 16:34:52","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong> Supergiant Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> Mac, PC (Reviewed), Switch<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Action, RPG<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Supergiant Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Hades is the wonderful imagined rogue-like dungeon crawler. The game manages to delicately balance the rouge-like game with a story underneath, it's tough and difficult but each play-through allows you to power up to progress a little further each time. Every subsequent run is a little easier. This is set in the wonderfully reimagined Underworld with a host of characters from Greek mythology and you play as Zagreus and his journey to escape.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
The game centres on Zagreus (son of Hades) and his journey out of the Underworld. You start with a weapon that has a normal and a special attack, you can unlock more weapons as you progress through the game. You can cast a gem too that can inflict damage. These are your primary forms of attack. You have a dash\/dodge mechanic too. As you progress through the game you gain power-ups (boons), these last for several dungeons, until you die or until you replace them. These power-ups are vital to surviving each dungeon and ultimately escaping. The combination of your initial weapon of choice and the power-ups define your playstyle through that run and each run is different due to the random nature of power-ups. That's the game in a nutshell in a simplistic form.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The developers have kept the gameplay super simple but allowed for an amazing array of character build types from melee, ranged or somewhere in between. Then the power-up mechanism has a huge array of choice and combinations too. As with any rogue-like, you will die a lot. I found the numerous character playstyles that varied so much through each run which gave the game longevity and its novelty factor. There wasn't a point in the game after 30 hours of game time that I felt bored, it just was engrossing and engaging, it was tons of fun. It was so much fun and difficult too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Hades is primarily a cartoon(y) art style, the Underworld has several stages that are themed too. Each stage has its nuances and level design features that can be used to your advantage. There is a huge cast of characters of Greek Gods from Hermes to Athena to Ares to name a few, each with their personality and voice-over too. The voice-overs and acting are superb which adds a whole another dimension to the gameplay and storytelling elements. The characters help to paint the world around you and your place in it. Humour is used effectively too to enhance the storytelling aspects as well. The lighting, sound effects and level design are amazing. Hades combines an amazingly addictive rogue-like with a fantastic story and setting to boot. The choice of Greek Mythology is present with the costumes, weapon designs and every artefact at every level.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Hades achieves so much that many rogue-likes games want to accomplish and does it in an amazingly and thoroughly enjoyable way. The visuals are superb and every aspect is artistically rendered with a meticulous eye for detail. The use of Greek mythology sets the scene for the game as you battle your way out of the Underworld. The art style is lush, vibrant and dark amidst the background of the Underworld. It delivers an amazing story with fantastic voice acting. The story is intriguing and has the right amount of humour to enhance it even more. Every character looks stunning and the voice acting ties the story and gameplay together. The voice-overs are a masterstroke too, this helps elevate the storytelling. The game achieves a wonderful balance between being not forgiving but giving you enough bonus and power-ups for subsequent plays. You will die a lot but the game balance is fair and the more you play, the more persistent power up and perks you can use for the next run through. This is what a rogue-like should aim to achieve.
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It's undoubtedly my favourite rough-like dungeon crawler but it elevates itself above just being a dungeon crawler in my opinion. It's amazing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 9.5\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Developer:<\/strong> Passtech Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed) |S<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Action, Adventure<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Focus Home Interactive<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Curse of the Dead Gods is a skill-based roguelike that is set in a temple dungeon. You navigate through a maze of levels, a host of nasty creatures and ultimately a boss in each temple. The game is played from an isometric perspective and the emphasis is on mastering the simple controls but in an extremely challenging environment.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Initially, you are set up with a primary melee weapon (sword) and a ranged weapon (pistol), as you battle through each dungeon you will gain relics, power-ups and the ability to offer sacrifices to the gods. The game mechanics centre around a mix of using melee, ranged attacks, parrying and dodging. The critical element in terms of the gameplay is the difficulty level, precision is required throughout and using all the core game mechanics is the only way to survive to progress through the game. If the brutal nature of the difficulty setting isn't challenging enough, your character can become cursed which makes for an even tougher challenge. Each creature you encounter has its own unique set of attacks and defensive skills that you need to overcome. The difficulty setting may put players off but the rich variety of gameplay, playstyles and environments are superb. It should be noted that you will play for many hours to get the most of this game, this isn't a straight pick up and play, you will die a lot before you make any meaningful progress. The learning curve is fairly steep.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The whole game is illustrated using a dark cartoon style. The environments and characters have an amazing level of detail, the temple dungeon theme ties in the levels, characters, demons and all the gameplay as well. The levels themself are darkly lit which are illuminated by a torch you carry or fires that can be set. Levels contain traps, treasure and a host of evil creatures lurking around each corner. The temples are immersive and the mechanics and joy of killing the creatures make you come back for more. The deeper you progress through each dungeon, the wider variety of levels that you will uncover and different challenges.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Curse of the Dead Gods is a superb roguelike that marries difficult challenging experiences into this temple themed world. The game mechanics are simple and intuitive but requires skill and patience to master. The ability to level up with either gold or a blood sacrifice is a neat touch that is complemented by the addition of curses as you progress through each stage. The level design and gameplay feel are superb, the game is tough and rewarding. Multiple types of melee and ranged weapons allow you to build a play style that suits you. The world is a dark temple with tons of creatures looking to get you, it's a truly immersive experience.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
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 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"Curse of the Dead Gods Review","post_excerpt":"Skill-based roguelike","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"curse-of-the-dead-gods-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:57:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:57:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205958","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205944,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-02-09 15:07:16","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-09 15:07:16","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Ape Tribe Games <\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X (Reviewed)|S, Xbox One<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> RPG<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Sold Out<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDisjunction is a stealth-based RPG action thriller set in the world of future cyberpunk environment. It has a top-down view in a 16-bit world that is reminiscent of such classics as tech-noir \/ cyberpunk games. The dystopian and darkness of a cyberpunk world with an intriguing story awaits you.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game-play is an action-based stealth game primarily, but you can take the all-out rampage mode if you prefer. These two play-styles suit me as I do get bored with playing a full stealth game. I like the options. You can navigate the levels without killing an enemy or using your weapon, melee attack or special powers. Each character has abilities that they can upgrade after each level, the attributes can be levelled up to suit your play-style. The upgrading mechanism is simple and straightforward focused on the game-play and story. The controls are simple and are pretty much pick and play. Handy tutorials walk you through all you need to know. The level design is superb, they are well thought out and allow you to play as you see fit. <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\nThe pixel art look and feel are superb. The designers have used the pixel art to great effect within each level and the backgrounds. Dark cyberpunk colours are present throughout. Character animations are detailed and fit the cyberpunk theme well. The soundtrack and sound effects add to the whole cyberpunk and dystopian feel. <\/span>\r\n\r\nYour actions in the game will have repercussions for the story and the outcome. The storyline and your involvement provide a sense of immersion in the game. The story is dark, mysterious and fills the world with a sense of doom. It has a rich set of characters and enough details are provided but some ambiguity. <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\nDisjunction is a fun and enjoyable stealth RPG-action game. The cyberpunk theme and story fit together. The narrative of the story ties all of the actions and the levels you play through. The game-play is simple but addictive. I like the ability to play the game as you want to power up your character as you see fit. <\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 9\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Disjunction Review","post_excerpt":"Stealth-based RPG","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"disjunction-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205944","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205938,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-02-05 16:31:01","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-05 16:31:01","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong> SNK Corporation<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PS4, PS5 (Reviewed)<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Versus Fighting Game<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Deep Silver<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition is the latest in the SNK classic beat 'em up series. It's the latest version in the series that started in the early 90s. It has the classic King of Fighters gameplay and fighting styles. It has been updated for PS4 (current-gen consoles too) with updated graphics, characters, locations, online gameplay and some extra gameplay modes too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
King of Fighters has that classic 2D beat 'em up gameplay style and it's particularly unique to it, this version features 3D graphics but you still fight along a 2D plane. The main game takes the form of 3 versus 3 and you battle through a whole host of competitors to become The King of Fighters champion. A narrative tries to tie down why you are battling all these characters from all over the world. It's merely a sideshow to the main game action. The game contains a massive 58 characters with each having diverse and unique playstyles. 3 on 3 combat allows you to assemble a team with whatever your playstyle is ranged characters, wrestlers and mixed martial arts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The visuals are bright and pack a punch, the levels enhance the gameplay and don't detract from the action of the game. If you have played the likes of any King of Fighter games or Street Fighter, you will be able to get to grips with the game quickly. The actual gameplay and your moves are dictated by your character choice, nimble characters deal less damage but move quicker across the screen. Big and strong characters are slow but deal more damage and there are characters between each scale of weak and strong. The gameplay and controls are intuitive and responsive, the feeling of total control is always there. The chaining of combos and special moves have a satisfying feel. If you love fighting games or beat 'em ups, this has that superb 2.5D fighting gameplay. The gameplay is slick, fast and smooth. The main story mode is short and straight to the point, battle through a horde of competitors to face the final boss. Other game modes like an online, tutorial (training modes), time attack and survival add some other decent modes. Online and local multiplayer gives the game longevity and the ability to play others from all over the world to test your skills. The game is centred on its playability and fighting style which King of Fighters gets spot on. Online and multiplayer will keep fans of the series happy.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition contains:<\/span><\/p>\r\n
8 DLC Characters (Rock Howard \/ Vanessa \/ Ryuji Yamazaki \/ Whip \/<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Heidern \/ Blue Mary \/ Oswald \/ Najd)<\/span><\/p>\r\n
10 DLC Costumes<\/span><\/p>\r\n
10 PS4 Themes<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition Review","post_excerpt":"SNK classic beat 'em up series","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-king-of-fighters-xiv-ultimate-edition-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:46","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205938","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205911,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-01-27 15:30:22","post_date_gmt":"2021-01-27 15:30:22","post_content":"Developer: <\/strong>Factor 5<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>Switch, PS4, PS5(Reviewed)<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre: <\/strong>Action<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher: <\/strong>Inin Games<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease <\/strong>Date: 29\/01\/2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTurrican Flashback is a collection that comprises Turrican, Turrican 2: The Final Fight, Mega Turrican and Super Turrican. Turrican is the classic 1990s shooter, platformer and adventure game. It combines several retro genres into one superb game. It's this mix that makes this a fantastic game to revisit.<\/span>\r\n\r\nDesign-wise it compromises the classic side-scrolling levels of a 2D retro platformer but has all the action and mayhem of a shooter. The visuals have that classic 2D feel, with multi-tiered levels, Turrican's level design is excellent. The level designs have the traditional element of going from left to right linearly, however, levels go underground, into the water and the sky. The levels keep you guessing in terms how to progress through them, the designers have also managed to keep a sense of uncertainty as you progress through the levels. Other techniques such as environmental factors like wind, asteroid\\meteor storms, ice and water affect the levels as you play through them. The levels have a really rich depth and lots of enemies hidden around each corner. The platform elements are superb but also frustrating (in a good way) at times. Game difficulty is high throughout. There is one retroelement of timed levels which are in Turrican which add another level of difficulty. Turrican managed to make all these elements work seamlessly together to produce a brilliant rich gaming experience.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nControls and game mechanics are spot on, the controls feel tight, intuitive and responsive. The power-ups allow for you to choose different guns and the power gets ramped up. Your gun can match the type of style you want to play through levels. Players also can leverage bombs, rolling and powered attacks too. The soundtrack (Chris Huelsbeck) is superb for a 90s game, the music and sound effects stand out and lend another dimension to this game. It reflects what is going on in the game, the change in weather and level too. It all adds to the sense of this ever-changing game.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nModern-day updates include the ability to rewind, save the state and load the state of the game. The rewind features allow you to replay any point that you may die at, this will happen often, this is very useful due to the difficulty of the game and probably is the only way to finish the game! If you don't use the rewind feature, this game reminds of the super arcade games with limited continues. If you want a challenge try without the rewind.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTurrican is the original and sets the basis for all the other games, it's build and level design lay the foundation for the other 3 games. I found this to be the toughest and as it's the oldest, the visuals are lagging behind the others.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTurrican 2: The Final Fight has some extra guns and I found it not as tough as the original but the look, feel and the gameplay is similar. I would class Turrican and Turrican 2 similar in a lot of ways. Minor gameplay improvements and animations.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMega Turrican and Super Turrican are very similar in look and feel, they look the best in the series and it's a toss-up between these two as which is my favourite. The graphics do the best they could in terms of 16-bit graphics. They both extend the complex level design and possibly get close to perfection for Turrican.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTurrican flashback contains 4 superb retro games to play, control-wise and gameplay-wise they play similarly. The later version of the games do boast better graphics and textures. The gameplay is superb throughout though, an amazing array of well-crafted platform levels mixed with a shooter. The mix of gameplay is chaotic, challenging and tons of fun. I don't remember playing the original but the games do show a level of polish for a game that is 30 years old. The modern-day features of rewind and saving game state take the edge of the difficulty of the game. A fantastic game to revisit or experience for the first time.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall: <\/strong>8.5\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Turrican Flashback Review","post_excerpt":"Turrican collection","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"turrican-flashback-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205911","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":12},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"Dude, Where Is My Beer? Review","post_excerpt":"Point and click adventure","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dude-where-is-my-beer-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:54:30","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:54:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206175","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206143,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-04-12 16:00:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-04-12 15:00:06","post_content":"Developer:\u00a0<\/strong>Unbound Creations\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>Mac, PC, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed) |S\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre: <\/strong>Action, Adventure<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Unbound Creations\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nRain on Your Parade follows the journey of a cloud and as it tries to ruin peoples fun hence the name. When I saw the trailer of the game I was unsure what to make of it, but to my surprise, it's super fun straight away and laugh out loud funny. The game is a puzzle with a huge emphasis on humour. The game story is narrated by a father telling his son about the adventures of this small cloud. This story underpins the entire journey of the cloud and the situations the cloud gets into.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYou take the role of a cloud that ends up in several scenarios that must ruin the day for the unfortunate people below. Scenarios include such events as wedding days, commute to work, defusing a bomb and going to the beach. It's hard to describe the game, it is a mixture of a puzzle game and slapstick comedy. The game is humorous and doesn't take itself too seriously. There are some superb homages to some classic games throughout the levels, these levels are executed superbly too. The sheer unpredictable nature of the game from level to level makes each level super fun and novel too. The developers and designers have managed to get the humour spot on and it is laugh out loud funny. The character's animations add to the slapstick comedy too. The game is ridiculously easy to play and so much fun, I have to say, I was addicted after the first 10 minutes. The jokes and gamin humour is superb, I love it doesn't take itself too seriously. Gameplay is just lots of fun with lots of novelty.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe art style is superb, I love the 3D cartoony vibe and well-imagined world. The characters and everyone is superbly animated, the mixture of environments and themes support the story and the humour of the game. Each level has a different theme and the level design emphasises the gameplay. The animations and the sound effects hit the nail on the head and emphasise the humour. Each level is beautifully crafted and each level is unique, they have managed to fuse the artwork, sound effects, music and gameplay into cohesive and superb gaming that's lots of fun. The combination of the gameplay, humour, art style, sound effects and music make this game a fantastic game.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFrom the trailers, I was unsure as to what I was going to play. I wasn't sure how this simple concept of cloud ruining people's day would work. Once I played the game I was instantly blown away, laughing and came back for more. It's super addictive, fun and easy to pick up and play. There are over 40 levels to play. The game developers and designers have made every element work in the game, the attention to detail, the jokes and the homages to other games are just fantastic. This is a pure joy to play.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong>\u00a09.5\/10\u00a0<\/span>","post_title":"Rain on Your Parade Review","post_excerpt":"Puzzle game","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"rain-on-your-parade-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:54:50","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:54:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206091,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-03-29 15:59:39","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-29 14:59:39","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong> Nicolas Meyssonnier<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed) |S<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre: <\/strong>Action, Adventure<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Headup Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Pumpkin Jack is a 3D platformer set in a spooky mystical world with a fantastic cartoony vibe. This is an epic adventure through a hellish world where you play as Jack, the mythical Pumpkin Lord going through multiple levels. Pumpkin Jack is reminiscent of many fantastic 3D platformers, you take control of this hellish Jack character as he battles for good to overcome evil. I know the plot is nothing new but the game has a few gems that make it sound out from most 3D platformers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The designers and developers have created a fantastic spooky world, they have taken the spooky and evil theme and ran with it. The levels are well crafted with a varying degree of difficulty, each level introduces new mechanics that make each new area have a novelty. You will be greeted with a ton of puzzles too throughout each level. Your character can jump, melee and shot bad guys. There are unique sections in each game that break the monotony of just having a standard 3D platformer or problem-solving. The levels and characters are well rendered and the graphics are superb, they have fine-tuned the spooky cartoony feels. A fantastic musical score and theme underpin all the action, the voice acting is superb. The music adds so much to the game and it makes all the elements of the game come together. The boss encounters are fantastic and are probably my favourite parts of the game, the bosses are wonderfully rendered and quite challenging. They add another break from the standard 3D platformer format.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by how addictive the game was, the control system is straightforward and easy to pick up and play. Once I spent a couple of hours getting used to game mechanics, I was hooked. The levels offer quite a varied gaming experience, action, puzzles and some aspects that felt like being on a rollercoaster! The game offers varied levels as well, each level has its unique game mechanic and new features. The level of story tension and build-up is done well, the storytelling aids the pace of the game and each level climaxes with a huge boss fight. Pumpkin Jack reminds me of many great 3D platformers but has its twists and humour. This is a fantastic platformer.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n
PS Store NA\/EU<\/a> |<\/span> eShop NA+EU<\/a> |<\/span> Microsoft Store (Xbox One)<\/a> |<\/span> Steam<\/a> | <\/span>GOG <\/a>|<\/span> Epic<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0SNK Corporation<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms: <\/strong>Xbox Series X (Reviewed)|S<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre: <\/strong>Versus Fighting Game<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0SNK Corporation \/ Koch Media<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Samurai Shodown is a reboot of the 1993 SNK beat 'em up classic. This outing is the updated version using the Unreal Engine and bringing the game to current generation consoles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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If you have played the original or any incarnation since the original, you will be well accustomed to the original set of characters and the gameplay. It has that unique SNK beat 'em up style. Three new additional characters added to the roster. For the newcomers, this is a classic 1 versus 1 beat 'em up. You pit your skills against a singular for multiple rounds. It is a brutal action-filled game with lots of sword action. This SNK classic has the addition of weapons which made it stand out when it was originally released. Each character possesses an array of special moves that can take some time to perfect.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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There is a training mode where you can hone your skills before you battle for real. The staple of a versus mode is available for quick local play (against CPU players or friends). The main game has a story mode where you battle through rounds of opponents to face the final boss at the end while jet setting from country to country to find other foes to beat. While the story mode follows a generic well-trodden path of single-player beat em up story modes it's fun in fairness, I usually play this mode first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
An online mode for playing anyone from around the world adds a huge replay value to the game. There is a battle mode where you try to beat as many players in a row. The game has a unique AI system that will learn the player's moves and allows for this AI to be created as \"Ghost characters\" that can be shared to play against too. There is in the inclusion of gore and finishing moves which can be turned off for those not a fan of bloody violence, think Mortal Kombat gore but without the over the top finishing moves. The game sees the return of 13 classic characters and the addition of 3 new characters that have enough diverse fighting styles to keep the hardened beat em up fan happy. Additional characters are available via Season passes too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The Series X version runs at a smooth 120 FPS. Owners of the previous-gen version can play on the Series X|S without any additional costs via Smart Delivery, any purchased DLCs is also transferable.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Samurai Showdown has that unique SNK fighting gameplay style brought to modern consoles. The superb art style combined with 120 FPS brings a lush gaming experience. A wide variety of characters with the new AI system and online play will mean this game is a must-buy for beat em up fans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:\u00a0<\/strong>7.5\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n","post_title":"Samurai Shodown Review","post_excerpt":"Samurai Shodown is a reboot","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"samurai-shodown-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:56:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:56:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206073","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206058,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-03-22 16:01:39","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-22 16:01:39","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong> Ubisoft Montreal<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (preview)<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Sports<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Ubisoft<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The Roller Champions Beta was a brief window into the new IP from Ubisoft. It's based around roller derby being merged into 3 versus 3 battle royale. The game combines elements of roller derby, racing games and sports games. I can draw comparisons in terms of gameplay of Rocket League, you and your team pit yourself against others online. In this game, you take control of a player instead of a vehicle though.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Roller Champions is based on roller derby, but this takes a 3 person team format, you have to capture the ball and put it into the goal. It's not that straightforward, when you capture the ball you must navigate a lap of the course before you can score. You must avoid enemy players to get the goal to open. You can go it all alone by dodging others or pass it to fellow team members, if you (and your team) manage that the goal will open and you get the opportunity to score. Opposition players can push, kick and take the ball off you. The game is based on these 3 versus 3 formats, where you can use your teams to pass the ball.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The graphics have a shine and you get a real sense of momentum when you play. You feel the crash and come together as players hustle for the ball to gain possession. It's fast-paced and there is always something happening in the game. There is rarely a dull moment. All of this combined with the solid online netplay and plenty of people on the servers was a great experience. The game is a mix of a racer, beat 'em up and sports game, these elements make Roller Champions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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I'm not sure if the balance is perfect but I think minor tweaks are required for defending teams, I feel the offensive teams are a bit overpowered. Apart from this point, it's an enjoyable experience. The game is straightforward to pick and the controls are simple too. Before you know it you are stuck in the action as well. It will be interesting to see how the final game turns out, this beta does give a good flavour of what we can look forward to.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Developer:<\/strong> Milestone S.r.l.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed) |S<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Racing, Simulation, Sports<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Milestone S.r.l.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Monster Energy Supercross 4 is the latest outing and the official video game for Supercross. This Supercross game is a realistic fast-paced and mayhem filled motorbike game that is full of ups and downs with the occasional spill too. It has been brought beautifully to the consoles and Windows platform.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
I'm not a huge fan of Supercross and I don't understand the intricacies of the sport but I love realistic driving simulators. Supercross 4 takes the motorcycle to indoor race tracks with life-like graphics and fantastic gameplay. It must be noted that even if you aren't clued into Supercross there are lots here for the casual observer of Supercross. If you are aware of Supercross, the game has licences and all the current riders. I wouldn't dodge this game due to a lack of knowledge of Supercross.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The game itself is an indoor motorbike simulator that takes place across a series of tracks. There are several types of gameplay from career mode, single-player mode and time attack. The career mode is geared towards players who want to build up a rider from scratch and compete in championships. The single-player in general is geared towards gamers who want to have quicker races in either a standalone format or in a championship format. Whichever format you choose, the game is wonderfully rendered and there are tons of tracks and gameplay mechanics to master.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The gameplay is a motorbike simulator geared towards the indoor Supercross tracks which involve lots of jumps and sharp turns. Controls and the movement of the riders and their vehicles have an immersive feel, the tracks are varied with each requiring a different race line and approach. Some tracks show the spectacular height riders can reach while racing it. The addition of a replay game mechanic is useful when you are learning the ropes, the ability to replay three sections within a race reduces the difficulty. While the controls are simple and intuitive, the game will take some time to master and become a component racer. You will encounter other riders and spills as you get to grips with the game. The environments and tracks provide the variety required to keep your attention. As this is a Supercross game, the majority of tracks are indoors and they can look similar at times but the action-packed gameplay more than offsets this.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The game does look superb, it feels and plays smoothly too. There is a learning curve in terms of figuring out controls, race lines, jumps and tracks. There is a rich career mode where you can create your character and pit your wits against the best racers in the world. There are also multiplayer options which I only scratched the surface of but a nice inclusion. The gameplay is solid but challenging and there are numerous motorbikes, tweaks and game modes to keep you occupied. I like the ability to jump into an event with the qualification process and play against 21 other riders. If you want to jump in and play, you can do that or you can play the game as it would be in real life through the career mode for instance. It's a high adrenaline and action-packed Supercross simulator that is fun to play but difficult to master. If you are a fan of racing games this is well worth a spin.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 7.5\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"Monster Energy Supercross \u2013 The Official Videogame 4 Review","post_excerpt":"Supercross game","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"monster-energy-supercross-the-official-videogame-4-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:56:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:56:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206015","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206003,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-03-05 16:34:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-05 16:34:52","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong> Supergiant Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> Mac, PC (Reviewed), Switch<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Action, RPG<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Supergiant Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Hades is the wonderful imagined rogue-like dungeon crawler. The game manages to delicately balance the rouge-like game with a story underneath, it's tough and difficult but each play-through allows you to power up to progress a little further each time. Every subsequent run is a little easier. This is set in the wonderfully reimagined Underworld with a host of characters from Greek mythology and you play as Zagreus and his journey to escape.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
The game centres on Zagreus (son of Hades) and his journey out of the Underworld. You start with a weapon that has a normal and a special attack, you can unlock more weapons as you progress through the game. You can cast a gem too that can inflict damage. These are your primary forms of attack. You have a dash\/dodge mechanic too. As you progress through the game you gain power-ups (boons), these last for several dungeons, until you die or until you replace them. These power-ups are vital to surviving each dungeon and ultimately escaping. The combination of your initial weapon of choice and the power-ups define your playstyle through that run and each run is different due to the random nature of power-ups. That's the game in a nutshell in a simplistic form.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The developers have kept the gameplay super simple but allowed for an amazing array of character build types from melee, ranged or somewhere in between. Then the power-up mechanism has a huge array of choice and combinations too. As with any rogue-like, you will die a lot. I found the numerous character playstyles that varied so much through each run which gave the game longevity and its novelty factor. There wasn't a point in the game after 30 hours of game time that I felt bored, it just was engrossing and engaging, it was tons of fun. It was so much fun and difficult too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Hades is primarily a cartoon(y) art style, the Underworld has several stages that are themed too. Each stage has its nuances and level design features that can be used to your advantage. There is a huge cast of characters of Greek Gods from Hermes to Athena to Ares to name a few, each with their personality and voice-over too. The voice-overs and acting are superb which adds a whole another dimension to the gameplay and storytelling elements. The characters help to paint the world around you and your place in it. Humour is used effectively too to enhance the storytelling aspects as well. The lighting, sound effects and level design are amazing. Hades combines an amazingly addictive rogue-like with a fantastic story and setting to boot. The choice of Greek Mythology is present with the costumes, weapon designs and every artefact at every level.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Hades achieves so much that many rogue-likes games want to accomplish and does it in an amazingly and thoroughly enjoyable way. The visuals are superb and every aspect is artistically rendered with a meticulous eye for detail. The use of Greek mythology sets the scene for the game as you battle your way out of the Underworld. The art style is lush, vibrant and dark amidst the background of the Underworld. It delivers an amazing story with fantastic voice acting. The story is intriguing and has the right amount of humour to enhance it even more. Every character looks stunning and the voice acting ties the story and gameplay together. The voice-overs are a masterstroke too, this helps elevate the storytelling. The game achieves a wonderful balance between being not forgiving but giving you enough bonus and power-ups for subsequent plays. You will die a lot but the game balance is fair and the more you play, the more persistent power up and perks you can use for the next run through. This is what a rogue-like should aim to achieve.
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It's undoubtedly my favourite rough-like dungeon crawler but it elevates itself above just being a dungeon crawler in my opinion. It's amazing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 9.5\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
<\/code><\/pre>\r\n","post_title":"Hades Review","post_excerpt":"Rogue-like dungeon crawler","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hades-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:57:18","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:57:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205958,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-02-23 17:12:53","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-23 17:12:53","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong> Passtech Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed) |S<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Action, Adventure<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Focus Home Interactive<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Curse of the Dead Gods is a skill-based roguelike that is set in a temple dungeon. You navigate through a maze of levels, a host of nasty creatures and ultimately a boss in each temple. The game is played from an isometric perspective and the emphasis is on mastering the simple controls but in an extremely challenging environment.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Initially, you are set up with a primary melee weapon (sword) and a ranged weapon (pistol), as you battle through each dungeon you will gain relics, power-ups and the ability to offer sacrifices to the gods. The game mechanics centre around a mix of using melee, ranged attacks, parrying and dodging. The critical element in terms of the gameplay is the difficulty level, precision is required throughout and using all the core game mechanics is the only way to survive to progress through the game. If the brutal nature of the difficulty setting isn't challenging enough, your character can become cursed which makes for an even tougher challenge. Each creature you encounter has its own unique set of attacks and defensive skills that you need to overcome. The difficulty setting may put players off but the rich variety of gameplay, playstyles and environments are superb. It should be noted that you will play for many hours to get the most of this game, this isn't a straight pick up and play, you will die a lot before you make any meaningful progress. The learning curve is fairly steep.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The whole game is illustrated using a dark cartoon style. The environments and characters have an amazing level of detail, the temple dungeon theme ties in the levels, characters, demons and all the gameplay as well. The levels themself are darkly lit which are illuminated by a torch you carry or fires that can be set. Levels contain traps, treasure and a host of evil creatures lurking around each corner. The temples are immersive and the mechanics and joy of killing the creatures make you come back for more. The deeper you progress through each dungeon, the wider variety of levels that you will uncover and different challenges.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Curse of the Dead Gods is a superb roguelike that marries difficult challenging experiences into this temple themed world. The game mechanics are simple and intuitive but requires skill and patience to master. The ability to level up with either gold or a blood sacrifice is a neat touch that is complemented by the addition of curses as you progress through each stage. The level design and gameplay feel are superb, the game is tough and rewarding. Multiple types of melee and ranged weapons allow you to build a play style that suits you. The world is a dark temple with tons of creatures looking to get you, it's a truly immersive experience.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
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 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"Curse of the Dead Gods Review","post_excerpt":"Skill-based roguelike","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"curse-of-the-dead-gods-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:57:39","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:57:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205958","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205944,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-02-09 15:07:16","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-09 15:07:16","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Ape Tribe Games <\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X (Reviewed)|S, Xbox One<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> RPG<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Sold Out<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDisjunction is a stealth-based RPG action thriller set in the world of future cyberpunk environment. It has a top-down view in a 16-bit world that is reminiscent of such classics as tech-noir \/ cyberpunk games. The dystopian and darkness of a cyberpunk world with an intriguing story awaits you.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game-play is an action-based stealth game primarily, but you can take the all-out rampage mode if you prefer. These two play-styles suit me as I do get bored with playing a full stealth game. I like the options. You can navigate the levels without killing an enemy or using your weapon, melee attack or special powers. Each character has abilities that they can upgrade after each level, the attributes can be levelled up to suit your play-style. The upgrading mechanism is simple and straightforward focused on the game-play and story. The controls are simple and are pretty much pick and play. Handy tutorials walk you through all you need to know. The level design is superb, they are well thought out and allow you to play as you see fit. <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\nThe pixel art look and feel are superb. The designers have used the pixel art to great effect within each level and the backgrounds. Dark cyberpunk colours are present throughout. Character animations are detailed and fit the cyberpunk theme well. The soundtrack and sound effects add to the whole cyberpunk and dystopian feel. <\/span>\r\n\r\nYour actions in the game will have repercussions for the story and the outcome. The storyline and your involvement provide a sense of immersion in the game. The story is dark, mysterious and fills the world with a sense of doom. It has a rich set of characters and enough details are provided but some ambiguity. <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\nDisjunction is a fun and enjoyable stealth RPG-action game. The cyberpunk theme and story fit together. The narrative of the story ties all of the actions and the levels you play through. The game-play is simple but addictive. I like the ability to play the game as you want to power up your character as you see fit. <\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 9\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Disjunction Review","post_excerpt":"Stealth-based RPG","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"disjunction-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205944","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205938,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-02-05 16:31:01","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-05 16:31:01","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong> SNK Corporation<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> PS4, PS5 (Reviewed)<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Versus Fighting Game<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong> Deep Silver<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition is the latest in the SNK classic beat 'em up series. It's the latest version in the series that started in the early 90s. It has the classic King of Fighters gameplay and fighting styles. It has been updated for PS4 (current-gen consoles too) with updated graphics, characters, locations, online gameplay and some extra gameplay modes too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
King of Fighters has that classic 2D beat 'em up gameplay style and it's particularly unique to it, this version features 3D graphics but you still fight along a 2D plane. The main game takes the form of 3 versus 3 and you battle through a whole host of competitors to become The King of Fighters champion. A narrative tries to tie down why you are battling all these characters from all over the world. It's merely a sideshow to the main game action. The game contains a massive 58 characters with each having diverse and unique playstyles. 3 on 3 combat allows you to assemble a team with whatever your playstyle is ranged characters, wrestlers and mixed martial arts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The visuals are bright and pack a punch, the levels enhance the gameplay and don't detract from the action of the game. If you have played the likes of any King of Fighter games or Street Fighter, you will be able to get to grips with the game quickly. The actual gameplay and your moves are dictated by your character choice, nimble characters deal less damage but move quicker across the screen. Big and strong characters are slow but deal more damage and there are characters between each scale of weak and strong. The gameplay and controls are intuitive and responsive, the feeling of total control is always there. The chaining of combos and special moves have a satisfying feel. If you love fighting games or beat 'em ups, this has that superb 2.5D fighting gameplay. The gameplay is slick, fast and smooth. The main story mode is short and straight to the point, battle through a horde of competitors to face the final boss. Other game modes like an online, tutorial (training modes), time attack and survival add some other decent modes. Online and local multiplayer gives the game longevity and the ability to play others from all over the world to test your skills. The game is centred on its playability and fighting style which King of Fighters gets spot on. Online and multiplayer will keep fans of the series happy.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition contains:<\/span><\/p>\r\n
8 DLC Characters (Rock Howard \/ Vanessa \/ Ryuji Yamazaki \/ Whip \/<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Heidern \/ Blue Mary \/ Oswald \/ Najd)<\/span><\/p>\r\n
10 DLC Costumes<\/span><\/p>\r\n
10 PS4 Themes<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"The King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition Review","post_excerpt":"SNK classic beat 'em up series","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-king-of-fighters-xiv-ultimate-edition-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:46","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205938","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205911,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-01-27 15:30:22","post_date_gmt":"2021-01-27 15:30:22","post_content":"Developer: <\/strong>Factor 5<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>Switch, PS4, PS5(Reviewed)<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre: <\/strong>Action<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher: <\/strong>Inin Games<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease <\/strong>Date: 29\/01\/2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTurrican Flashback is a collection that comprises Turrican, Turrican 2: The Final Fight, Mega Turrican and Super Turrican. Turrican is the classic 1990s shooter, platformer and adventure game. It combines several retro genres into one superb game. It's this mix that makes this a fantastic game to revisit.<\/span>\r\n\r\nDesign-wise it compromises the classic side-scrolling levels of a 2D retro platformer but has all the action and mayhem of a shooter. The visuals have that classic 2D feel, with multi-tiered levels, Turrican's level design is excellent. The level designs have the traditional element of going from left to right linearly, however, levels go underground, into the water and the sky. The levels keep you guessing in terms how to progress through them, the designers have also managed to keep a sense of uncertainty as you progress through the levels. Other techniques such as environmental factors like wind, asteroid\\meteor storms, ice and water affect the levels as you play through them. The levels have a really rich depth and lots of enemies hidden around each corner. The platform elements are superb but also frustrating (in a good way) at times. Game difficulty is high throughout. There is one retroelement of timed levels which are in Turrican which add another level of difficulty. Turrican managed to make all these elements work seamlessly together to produce a brilliant rich gaming experience.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nControls and game mechanics are spot on, the controls feel tight, intuitive and responsive. The power-ups allow for you to choose different guns and the power gets ramped up. Your gun can match the type of style you want to play through levels. Players also can leverage bombs, rolling and powered attacks too. The soundtrack (Chris Huelsbeck) is superb for a 90s game, the music and sound effects stand out and lend another dimension to this game. It reflects what is going on in the game, the change in weather and level too. It all adds to the sense of this ever-changing game.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nModern-day updates include the ability to rewind, save the state and load the state of the game. The rewind features allow you to replay any point that you may die at, this will happen often, this is very useful due to the difficulty of the game and probably is the only way to finish the game! If you don't use the rewind feature, this game reminds of the super arcade games with limited continues. If you want a challenge try without the rewind.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTurrican is the original and sets the basis for all the other games, it's build and level design lay the foundation for the other 3 games. I found this to be the toughest and as it's the oldest, the visuals are lagging behind the others.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTurrican 2: The Final Fight has some extra guns and I found it not as tough as the original but the look, feel and the gameplay is similar. I would class Turrican and Turrican 2 similar in a lot of ways. Minor gameplay improvements and animations.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMega Turrican and Super Turrican are very similar in look and feel, they look the best in the series and it's a toss-up between these two as which is my favourite. The graphics do the best they could in terms of 16-bit graphics. They both extend the complex level design and possibly get close to perfection for Turrican.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTurrican flashback contains 4 superb retro games to play, control-wise and gameplay-wise they play similarly. The later version of the games do boast better graphics and textures. The gameplay is superb throughout though, an amazing array of well-crafted platform levels mixed with a shooter. The mix of gameplay is chaotic, challenging and tons of fun. I don't remember playing the original but the games do show a level of polish for a game that is 30 years old. The modern-day features of rewind and saving game state take the edge of the difficulty of the game. A fantastic game to revisit or experience for the first time.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall: <\/strong>8.5\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Turrican Flashback Review","post_excerpt":"Turrican collection","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"turrican-flashback-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:58:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:58:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205911","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":12},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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