<\/code><\/pre>\r\n","post_title":"Exit the Gungeon: Hello to Arms Reloads Review","post_excerpt":"Dungeon shooter","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"exit-the-gungeon-hello-to-arms-reloads-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:05:34","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:05:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205845","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205837,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-01-05 17:14:51","post_date_gmt":"2021-01-05 17:14:51","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Giant Squid<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>Apple TV via Apple Arcade,<\/strong>\u00a0iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, PS4, PS5 (Reviewed)<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre: <\/strong>Adventure\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Annapurna Interactive<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPathless is a wonderful gaming experience where you take the role of an archer with the aid of an eagle. The game is a journey through a forest that has been corrupted and you must defeat the bosses to bring it back to normality.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game is set in a cel-shaded forest and the art style is the texture of the world you inhabit. The game is open-world technically but the gameplay is fairly linear, the game involves solving a series of puzzles and navigating the world to each boss section. A huge emphasis is placed on the exploration of the world.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe game's main mechanic is using your bow to hit diamonds which gives you a burst of energy that speeds you through the terrain. This is a satisfying sensation when you hit each diamond too. Using this mechanic you can chain together a series of hits to race through the amazing world. There is a real sense of achievement chaining your movement throughout the game. Your eagle is your trusty companion that lets you fly and glide through the landscapes. Puzzles either use a combination of using your bow, pressure points and elements of platforming games to scale buildings. The lack of a map is interesting but further emphasises the gameplay through exploration. The sonar mechanic is used to help you to guide you to points of interest.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe setting, detail and artwork are amazing. It has a unique feel and the soundtrack (Austin Wintory) is used effectively throughout. The cel-shaded textures and the pace of the game adds a real serene feel at times. Game mechanics as mentioned above gives a sense of movement, gliding and flying, it's a wonderful experience. The boss elements are where the land lights up and the use of the richer reds and fire transform this game. This dichotomy enhances the feel of the game, the score sets the mood and binds the games together.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe one downfall is that there isn't much replay value in the game. The game mechanics and puzzles aren't too complex and it's a bit samey at times. When a boss is encountered it breaks up the gameplay considerably and turns the game into another cinematic feast. I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and the cinematics of the world. I liked the emphasis on experiencing the game with the sparse tutorial and no map. It's a game that craves to be explored. It's something that will take probably less than 10 hours to complete. If you are looking for something a bit different on the PS5\/PS4, I would recommend getting it. I found so many parts enjoyable, it's a feast for the eyes and ears.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong>\u00a08\/10<\/span>","post_title":"The Pathless Review","post_excerpt":"Wonderful gaming experience","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-pathless-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:06:14","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:06:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205837","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205829,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-01-04 17:09:51","post_date_gmt":"2021-01-04 17:09:51","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Bloober Team<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> macOS, PS4, PS5, Switch, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed) |S<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong>\u00a0Adventure, Horror<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Bloober Team\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Observer: System Redux is a psychological horror thriller set in a futuristic cyberpunk world. You play the role of Daniel Lazarski (Rutger Hauer) an observer detective. You investigate an anonymous call and you follow this journey through this dystopian world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
The first thing is the striking visuals mixed with the mixture of cyberpunk elements, modified humans and a sense of unease of your surroundings. It's a first-person detective game where you have to get to the bottom of a series of strange events. As a neural detective, the key elements involve investigating crime scenes using your additional powers (human mods). There is one critical ability which is the ability to hack the minds of humans. Observer draws on this gameplay mechanic to help further the investigation. It's also used for dramatic effect to provide further tension, suspense and horror to the game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The voice acting is superb, the interactions with NPCs is fantastic, there is an amazing amount of detail. Corridors and hallways are dimly lit, it's a dark world with neon lights that stand out. The artwork, levels and the whole game combines all the aspects superbly. The game is linear but there is a wonderful build-up of the atmosphere, tension and dread throughout. The voice acting and characters you meet make each interaction noteworthy and interesting. It all plays into this fantastic horror game. The tone, music, and effects all add to the air of uncertainty too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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I played on the Xbox Series X, this version has updated graphics (textures, models and effects), the graphics look superb and provides a much-needed update for next-gen consoles. PS 5 and Xbox Series X support 4K at 60 fps, this is with no ray tracing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Characters, details, voice acting and cinematics add a superb sense of dread, horror and an uneasy sense to the whole game. This game has a tense and thrilling atmosphere that underpins the whole game. It's eerie, moody and full of dread. The game gets the mix of cinematics and cyberpunk elements right. All the elements work amazingly well together.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
<\/code><\/pre>\r\n","post_title":"Observer: System Redux Review","post_excerpt":"Psychological horror","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"observer-system-redux-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:06:33","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:06:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205829","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205798,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-12-22 14:58:50","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-22 14:58:50","post_content":"Developer:\u00a0<\/strong>TAITO<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong>\u00a0PS4, PS5 (Reviewed via backwards compatibility), Nintendo Switch<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong>\u00a0Action<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong>\u00a0ININ Games<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nI'd like to say I'm revisiting the nostalgia of Space Invaders when I played Space Invaders but it was before my time. I'm familiar with the series and the gameplay though. Space Invaders Forever contains three games Space Invaders Extreme, Arkanoid vs Space Invaders and Space Invaders Gigamax 4 SE.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSpace Invaders Gigamax 4 SE is a revisiting classic 1978 version of the game that boasts four-player gameplay too. The game is a loving rendition of the classic game. A little blocky spaceship at the bottom of the screen that has to survive the onslaught of the invaders. The graphics and gameplay are stripped and basic. Sound effects are of the 70's era, it's relatively slow-paced compared to the other two games. As you progress through the game you get to experience the modern version of Space Invaders with enhanced graphics and sounds.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nArkanoid vs Space Invaders hits differently as it's Arkanoid in the Space Invaders theme world. The music is loud, brash and full of dance beats. The game is more strategy as opposed to the shooter like the classic game. It has a real modern arcade game feel with the all-important boss levels. It has a real sense of satisfaction as you progress through the levels.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSpace Invaders Extreme is the updated version of Space Invaders that is my favourite of three games. The game is a mixture of psychedelic madness mixed with a dance soundtrack which is awesome, the gameplay has the classic downward scrolling invaders but in this game, you get an upgrade of powers and bonus levels too. The visuals are euphoric and the gameplay matches it with its frenetic pace. Gameplay-wise, I can't fault, it's just tons of fun, It's a throwback to old school arcade games. This game is also available in multiplayer too.<\/span>\r\n\r\nI was surprised how much the updated versions of the games hit the spot. The games are fun, bright and the soundtracks are fantastic. All three retro games are worth playing. I wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. It's nice to revisit a game with such great gameplay that's stripped back and super fun.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:\u00a0<\/strong>9\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Space Invaders Forever Review","post_excerpt":"Revisiting a classic","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"space-invaders-forever-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:06:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:06:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205798","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205790,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-12-21 16:11:42","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-21 16:11:42","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Visual Concepts<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong>\u00a0PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X (Reviewed)|S, Xbox One<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong>\u00a0Simulation, Sports<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>2k<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The first impressions of NBA 2K21 is a visual feast that will behold you. I'm a rookie at NBAs game and in general, I was impressed by the game. Off the bat, I don't understand the full mechanics and rules of basketball so my view is how the game plays from a limited understanding of basketball.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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I haven't played an NBA 2K game in a long time, I'm new to the franchise. I found the realism and the mechanics of the game super smooth. I kept coming back for more. The visuals maintained a solid 60 fps at 4k with ray tracing support, the game moves slickly and has a good feel. It's a mixture of next-gen graphics, with the solid player likeness and little slow down when playing offline. Load times were super quick and once in-game, I didn't feel much of the annoyance of loading. It plays well once you understand the controls and how it plays, I had to do a few tutorials and practice games before I could actually play it. All the stars from the league are there. There is also a host of game modes such as MyCareer and MyTeam.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The MyCareer and MyTeam modes are heavy on the monetisation and microtransactions. I never liked the career modes in sports, the game, I feel the attempt to mix drama and sport through a narrative odd. I find it cringe. To be honest the story of the MyCareer mode is fairly cheesy but the path of progressing from high school basketball to college and the draft is a nice addition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The MyTeam mode allows you to build your team and build up as you see fit, I have played the similar game modes in Fifa and I just don't enjoy this, I much prefer playing with the current crop of teams. I'm not a massive fan of microtransactions so it's also not my thing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Online play, I found online gameplay a bit hit and miss, some games had little lag and others quite a bit. When there were no lag or internet issues, I did enjoy getting beat online quite a bit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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NBA 2K21 is lots of fun but I haven't been up to date with the series for a while. I love sports and the dynamics of a sports game, for me it was nice to revisit basketball and play something enjoyable and different to football. The core gameplay of basketball is something I kept re-visiting, the online modes were a bonus. If you like building up your team or building up yourself a player then the MyGamer and MyTeam will have you hooked.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:\u00a0<\/strong>7\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"NBA 2K21 Review","post_excerpt":"Visual feast","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nba-2k21-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:07:18","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:07:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205790","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205781,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-12-15 14:59:54","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-15 14:59:54","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0NetherRealm Studios<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PS5 (Reviewed), PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre: <\/strong>Action, Fighting<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Warner Bros. Games<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMortal Kombat 11 (MK11) is the 11th incarnation of the goriest fighting game ever. It has a superb mixture of realism and amazing combat and there is next-console updates and new additional fighters available.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe visuals (dynamic 4K at 60 fps) and animation of the game stand out before anything else, the character design, voiceover, background and player movement is superb. I usually just button bash my way through fighting games but I did the tutorials to learn the moves. It was worth doing, the few hours put into the tutorials and training modes helped to immersive myself in a character (Liu Kang and Scorpion) and chain combos with a few special moves that I know. Once, I got a handle on a character or two, I decided to play the story mode which surprisingly is quite good and allows you to play as other characters. I don't know the whole back story. In this episode, Raiden (a lightning god) is over with a desire to make sure no evil makes it to the earth realm. He becomes power crazy, tainted by evil and starts pre-emptively killing people which leads to Koronika (a time lord) to put balance back into the world and kill Raiden and remove him from history. It was interesting and gave lots of details and some explanation around each character and their place in the Mortal Kombat world. Other modes like Crypt (where you search for unlockables and upgrades) and the Towers (where you play an ever-increasing number of enemies in return for coins and power-ups) will keep you occupied.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe gameplay is slick, fast and smooth. On the PS5, I did see the improvement from the previous-gen consoles, everything was slicker with higher frame rates. The load times are drastically reduced and it just feels more solid to play.<\/span>\r\n\r\nEach character has there own style, set of moves and fatality (finishing move). The finish moves are hyper-realistic and gore-tastic, they are quite sickening. Cinematic pre-rendered decapitations and extreme violence for which Mortal Kombat is known for is present and adds to the dark and sinister world you play. It's just great fun to play and there are 25 characters to play from, online modes, local modes and much more. As I haven't I played this in years, I'm nostalgic about the series and I thought this would taint my judgement, however, this game stands on its own two feet and uses the franchise to create a fun and ultimately slick game. If you want a good beat 'em up, you can't go wrong with this. With the new additional expansion packs, there is a roster of up to 37 characters to play with.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you own MK11 on the PS4 or Xbox One Consoles, you get the PS5\/Xbox series updates for free. There is crossplay available between all consoles which is fantastic.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAdditional Characters:<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Kombat Pack 1 includes Shang Tsung, Nightwolf, Sindel, The Joker, Terminator T-800 and Spawn and 25 additional character skins.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Kombat Pack 2 includes a huge array of new characters including Rain, Rambo and Mileena.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you have MK11 from the original release, the following add ons are available:<\/span>\r\n\r\nKombat Pack 2\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nMortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nKombat Pack 1\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nMortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Add-On Bundle incl. Kombat Pack 1, Kombat Pack 2 and Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Review","post_excerpt":"11th incarnation of the goriest fighting game ever","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"mortal-kombat-11-ultimate-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:07:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:07:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205781","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205773,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-12-14 14:59:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-14 14:59:03","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Crema<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PlayStation 5 (Reviewed), PC (Steam)<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Humble Games<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTemtem is the massively multiplayer creature collection game. This version of the game is an early access copy and it's available on Steam as well the Playstation 5. Temtem is a\u00a0 Pok\u00e9mon clone with some additions.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFirst impressions: I had an issue when I installed the game and a game-breaking bug where the screen was blurred stopped me playing the game the first night I had it. It was fixed in the morning. As I'm playing it on PS5, load times are quick, seems to keep a solid 60 fps frame rate and play well. It's bright, colourful and is action-packed from the get-go. It plays super smooth. As for the gameplay, you play as a creature\/monster tamer who navigates a host of islands fighting creatures and capturing them too. It plays along the lines of any turn-based strategy games, your creatures have levels and the level up as you gain more experience. It's similar to the last Pokemon game I played but that's a while ago. It's a Pok\u00e9mon clone that's also an MMO. The game can also be played in a solo mode but there is an emphasis to team up and play with other Temtem tamers too. There are co-op adventures too and I think this will be needed for certain parts of the game. I found some of the mechanics a bit odd where you can't refuse a fight against other tamers in the game, for me, this broke the flow of the game as I was getting used to it. There is tons of customisation of your characters and your residence too. The game has crossplay too which is awesome.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nA few annoyances for me were around the sound effects used to character voices as you engage with them, it's this high pitched \"hmmmm\" noise and I found it grating fairly quickly. This made me want to mute the sound effects and music, it's just a bit too much for me.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nIf you need a Pok\u00e9mon fix on your PC or PS5, this fills the gap quite well. If you liked turn-based strategic battling too this will also be up your street. The game is still in early access so you may encounter issues and bugs, the game-breaking bug I had was resolved quickly. There is huge scope for this game to be a game you play for ages as this is an MMO. All the co-op games and playing online players were smooth and solid. From an early access point of view, this is a very promising game and I would be keen to see what changes are made when it becomes a full release. If you have the itch of playing a monster tamer MMO, this will hit a lot of boxes.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Temtem Review","post_excerpt":"Creature collection game","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"temtem-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:08:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:08:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205773","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205716,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-11-30 19:29:30","post_date_gmt":"2020-11-30 19:29:30","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Ubisoft Montreal<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, PS5 (Reviewed), Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> Action, Adventure, RPG<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Ubisoft<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAssassin's Creed latest outing is set in the world of the Vikings as they migrate from Norway. Assassin's Creed has a long legacy of delivering open-world action RPGs and Valhalla continues this well-trodden path.<\/span>\r\n\r\nYou take the reins of Eivor, the central character in this game and his journey of being a Viking in Norway in the 9th century. From the start, you get a background to Eivor's upbringing, his values and ideals. All these things will shape how you play the game and the choices you make. The game is a mix of wonderful huge open environments with towns, villages and cities dotted around the map. A mix of puzzles, combat and exploring the countryside and waterways too. Longships and boats are used as transport between islands. The game uses this to enhance your movement from place to place as well as horseback too. As with any Assassin's Creed games, there is an element of stealth too which is obligatory in certain parts of the story. However, for large periods of the game, it's up to you how you approach the world. The storyline incorporates the nomadic nature of the Vikings, their customs and beliefs.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe game is stunning, the environments, characters and all visual effects have the hallmark of an Assassin's game. In this action RPG, you roam the world completing the main quests and side quests to level up Eivor for bigger battles and wars that will come. I found plenty of variety in the gameplay, characters and stories. I liked that animus didn't feature as prevalent as previous outings. There was one time the game was interrupted to the modern-day, it did break the illusion of being in 9th century Norway. While I get the idea of the animus and the sci-fi elements of it plus to bring a cohesive narrative amongst the many stories, I preferred being in Eivor's world without the animus distractions. This is a minor gripe.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAction, fighting and combat elements are intuitive and impactful, the addition of special abilities means you can custom your fight style too. The game has a rich levelling up system that allows you to build your character as you see fit. Voice acting, cutscenes and dramatic interludes enhance Valhalla, I think the developers have managed to keep all the elements of the gameplay and story well balanced and addictive.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Xbox Series X|S \/ PS5 supports a performance mode which adapts the resolution to keep the game running at 60FPS. Similarly, for these consoles, there is a quality mode that maintains the best resolution while maintaining 30FPS. The game features ray-tracing and dynamic 4K. More games should adopt this, it makes the gamine experience more predictable.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAssassin's Creed Valhalla is fantastic: the game has managed to mix RPG gaming elements, action gameplay, huge environments, stunning visuals, levelling up system, storytelling elements and puzzles into a cohesive game where it all fits together. Side missions and main missions all make sense. There is a wonderful cadence to the game, you become immersed in the world of the Vikings. I found it super-addictive and found myself coming back to either finish side quests or the main missions. I have to say it's one of my favourite games of the year. Addictive gameplay, stunning voice acting, graphics and amazing action in an open world.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 9\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Assassin\u2019s Creed Valhalla Review","post_excerpt":"Assassin's Creed latest outing","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"assassins-creed-valhalla-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:08:38","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:08:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205716","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Dodge Roll, Singlecore Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong>\u00a0Apple Arcade,\u00a0PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X (Reviwed) |S\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong> Action, Adventure<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Devolver Digital<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Exit the Gungeon (gun-themed dungeon) is the \"all hell breaks out\" dungeon shooter from Devolver Digital. It's a high paced and manic shooter that requires some serious reflexes and some quick thinking too. It's a rogue-like but more of a bullet hell kind of game. It's a throwback to old school arcade shooters.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Exit the Gungeon is a retro-style arcade shooter where you have to survive levels of enemies trying to kill you. The important parts from the gameplay apart from shooting the guns you get throughout each dungeon is using roll and jump mechanics. Jump and roll mechanics give you invincibility whilst in the air, this game requires you to roll and jump to navigate through bullets. It's easier than it sounds! You start the game with the blanks that clear the screen of enemy fire.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The addition of arsenal mode allows you to store weapons as you play and allows you to cycle through them in-game.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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This game is a hectic arcade shooter you will love or hate. You will die a lot when you start off but once you get used to the mechanics, you will find the game lots of fun. I'm new to Exit the Gungeon and the first few hours were frustrating, to say the least. I'm a huge fan of arcade shooters and I enjoy rogue-likes even though I suck at them. This game will give you tons of hours of fun or regret, or equal measures of both. It's all out and hella-fun.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong>\u00a07\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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<\/code><\/pre>\r\n","post_title":"Exit the Gungeon: Hello to Arms Reloads Review","post_excerpt":"Dungeon shooter","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"exit-the-gungeon-hello-to-arms-reloads-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:05:34","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:05:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205845","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205837,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-01-05 17:14:51","post_date_gmt":"2021-01-05 17:14:51","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Giant Squid<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>Apple TV via Apple Arcade,<\/strong>\u00a0iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, PS4, PS5 (Reviewed)<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre: <\/strong>Adventure\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Annapurna Interactive<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPathless is a wonderful gaming experience where you take the role of an archer with the aid of an eagle. The game is a journey through a forest that has been corrupted and you must defeat the bosses to bring it back to normality.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game is set in a cel-shaded forest and the art style is the texture of the world you inhabit. The game is open-world technically but the gameplay is fairly linear, the game involves solving a series of puzzles and navigating the world to each boss section. A huge emphasis is placed on the exploration of the world.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe game's main mechanic is using your bow to hit diamonds which gives you a burst of energy that speeds you through the terrain. This is a satisfying sensation when you hit each diamond too. Using this mechanic you can chain together a series of hits to race through the amazing world. There is a real sense of achievement chaining your movement throughout the game. Your eagle is your trusty companion that lets you fly and glide through the landscapes. Puzzles either use a combination of using your bow, pressure points and elements of platforming games to scale buildings. The lack of a map is interesting but further emphasises the gameplay through exploration. The sonar mechanic is used to help you to guide you to points of interest.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe setting, detail and artwork are amazing. It has a unique feel and the soundtrack (Austin Wintory) is used effectively throughout. The cel-shaded textures and the pace of the game adds a real serene feel at times. Game mechanics as mentioned above gives a sense of movement, gliding and flying, it's a wonderful experience. The boss elements are where the land lights up and the use of the richer reds and fire transform this game. This dichotomy enhances the feel of the game, the score sets the mood and binds the games together.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe one downfall is that there isn't much replay value in the game. The game mechanics and puzzles aren't too complex and it's a bit samey at times. When a boss is encountered it breaks up the gameplay considerably and turns the game into another cinematic feast. I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and the cinematics of the world. I liked the emphasis on experiencing the game with the sparse tutorial and no map. It's a game that craves to be explored. It's something that will take probably less than 10 hours to complete. If you are looking for something a bit different on the PS5\/PS4, I would recommend getting it. I found so many parts enjoyable, it's a feast for the eyes and ears.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong>\u00a08\/10<\/span>","post_title":"The Pathless Review","post_excerpt":"Wonderful gaming experience","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-pathless-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:06:14","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:06:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205837","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205829,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-01-04 17:09:51","post_date_gmt":"2021-01-04 17:09:51","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Bloober Team<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> macOS, PS4, PS5, Switch, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed) |S<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong>\u00a0Adventure, Horror<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Bloober Team\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Observer: System Redux is a psychological horror thriller set in a futuristic cyberpunk world. You play the role of Daniel Lazarski (Rutger Hauer) an observer detective. You investigate an anonymous call and you follow this journey through this dystopian world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
The first thing is the striking visuals mixed with the mixture of cyberpunk elements, modified humans and a sense of unease of your surroundings. It's a first-person detective game where you have to get to the bottom of a series of strange events. As a neural detective, the key elements involve investigating crime scenes using your additional powers (human mods). There is one critical ability which is the ability to hack the minds of humans. Observer draws on this gameplay mechanic to help further the investigation. It's also used for dramatic effect to provide further tension, suspense and horror to the game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The voice acting is superb, the interactions with NPCs is fantastic, there is an amazing amount of detail. Corridors and hallways are dimly lit, it's a dark world with neon lights that stand out. The artwork, levels and the whole game combines all the aspects superbly. The game is linear but there is a wonderful build-up of the atmosphere, tension and dread throughout. The voice acting and characters you meet make each interaction noteworthy and interesting. It all plays into this fantastic horror game. The tone, music, and effects all add to the air of uncertainty too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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I played on the Xbox Series X, this version has updated graphics (textures, models and effects), the graphics look superb and provides a much-needed update for next-gen consoles. PS 5 and Xbox Series X support 4K at 60 fps, this is with no ray tracing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Characters, details, voice acting and cinematics add a superb sense of dread, horror and an uneasy sense to the whole game. This game has a tense and thrilling atmosphere that underpins the whole game. It's eerie, moody and full of dread. The game gets the mix of cinematics and cyberpunk elements right. All the elements work amazingly well together.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
<\/code><\/pre>\r\n","post_title":"Observer: System Redux Review","post_excerpt":"Psychological horror","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"observer-system-redux-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:06:33","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:06:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205829","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205798,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-12-22 14:58:50","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-22 14:58:50","post_content":"Developer:\u00a0<\/strong>TAITO<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong>\u00a0PS4, PS5 (Reviewed via backwards compatibility), Nintendo Switch<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong>\u00a0Action<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong>\u00a0ININ Games<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nI'd like to say I'm revisiting the nostalgia of Space Invaders when I played Space Invaders but it was before my time. I'm familiar with the series and the gameplay though. Space Invaders Forever contains three games Space Invaders Extreme, Arkanoid vs Space Invaders and Space Invaders Gigamax 4 SE.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSpace Invaders Gigamax 4 SE is a revisiting classic 1978 version of the game that boasts four-player gameplay too. The game is a loving rendition of the classic game. A little blocky spaceship at the bottom of the screen that has to survive the onslaught of the invaders. The graphics and gameplay are stripped and basic. Sound effects are of the 70's era, it's relatively slow-paced compared to the other two games. As you progress through the game you get to experience the modern version of Space Invaders with enhanced graphics and sounds.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nArkanoid vs Space Invaders hits differently as it's Arkanoid in the Space Invaders theme world. The music is loud, brash and full of dance beats. The game is more strategy as opposed to the shooter like the classic game. It has a real modern arcade game feel with the all-important boss levels. It has a real sense of satisfaction as you progress through the levels.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSpace Invaders Extreme is the updated version of Space Invaders that is my favourite of three games. The game is a mixture of psychedelic madness mixed with a dance soundtrack which is awesome, the gameplay has the classic downward scrolling invaders but in this game, you get an upgrade of powers and bonus levels too. The visuals are euphoric and the gameplay matches it with its frenetic pace. Gameplay-wise, I can't fault, it's just tons of fun, It's a throwback to old school arcade games. This game is also available in multiplayer too.<\/span>\r\n\r\nI was surprised how much the updated versions of the games hit the spot. The games are fun, bright and the soundtracks are fantastic. All three retro games are worth playing. I wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. It's nice to revisit a game with such great gameplay that's stripped back and super fun.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:\u00a0<\/strong>9\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Space Invaders Forever Review","post_excerpt":"Revisiting a classic","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"space-invaders-forever-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:06:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:06:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205798","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205790,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-12-21 16:11:42","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-21 16:11:42","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Visual Concepts<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong>\u00a0PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X (Reviewed)|S, Xbox One<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong>\u00a0Simulation, Sports<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>2k<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The first impressions of NBA 2K21 is a visual feast that will behold you. I'm a rookie at NBAs game and in general, I was impressed by the game. Off the bat, I don't understand the full mechanics and rules of basketball so my view is how the game plays from a limited understanding of basketball.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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I haven't played an NBA 2K game in a long time, I'm new to the franchise. I found the realism and the mechanics of the game super smooth. I kept coming back for more. The visuals maintained a solid 60 fps at 4k with ray tracing support, the game moves slickly and has a good feel. It's a mixture of next-gen graphics, with the solid player likeness and little slow down when playing offline. Load times were super quick and once in-game, I didn't feel much of the annoyance of loading. It plays well once you understand the controls and how it plays, I had to do a few tutorials and practice games before I could actually play it. All the stars from the league are there. There is also a host of game modes such as MyCareer and MyTeam.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The MyCareer and MyTeam modes are heavy on the monetisation and microtransactions. I never liked the career modes in sports, the game, I feel the attempt to mix drama and sport through a narrative odd. I find it cringe. To be honest the story of the MyCareer mode is fairly cheesy but the path of progressing from high school basketball to college and the draft is a nice addition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The MyTeam mode allows you to build your team and build up as you see fit, I have played the similar game modes in Fifa and I just don't enjoy this, I much prefer playing with the current crop of teams. I'm not a massive fan of microtransactions so it's also not my thing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Online play, I found online gameplay a bit hit and miss, some games had little lag and others quite a bit. When there were no lag or internet issues, I did enjoy getting beat online quite a bit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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NBA 2K21 is lots of fun but I haven't been up to date with the series for a while. I love sports and the dynamics of a sports game, for me it was nice to revisit basketball and play something enjoyable and different to football. The core gameplay of basketball is something I kept re-visiting, the online modes were a bonus. If you like building up your team or building up yourself a player then the MyGamer and MyTeam will have you hooked.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:\u00a0<\/strong>7\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"NBA 2K21 Review","post_excerpt":"Visual feast","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nba-2k21-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:07:18","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:07:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205790","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205781,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-12-15 14:59:54","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-15 14:59:54","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0NetherRealm Studios<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PS5 (Reviewed), PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre: <\/strong>Action, Fighting<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Warner Bros. Games<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMortal Kombat 11 (MK11) is the 11th incarnation of the goriest fighting game ever. It has a superb mixture of realism and amazing combat and there is next-console updates and new additional fighters available.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe visuals (dynamic 4K at 60 fps) and animation of the game stand out before anything else, the character design, voiceover, background and player movement is superb. I usually just button bash my way through fighting games but I did the tutorials to learn the moves. It was worth doing, the few hours put into the tutorials and training modes helped to immersive myself in a character (Liu Kang and Scorpion) and chain combos with a few special moves that I know. Once, I got a handle on a character or two, I decided to play the story mode which surprisingly is quite good and allows you to play as other characters. I don't know the whole back story. In this episode, Raiden (a lightning god) is over with a desire to make sure no evil makes it to the earth realm. He becomes power crazy, tainted by evil and starts pre-emptively killing people which leads to Koronika (a time lord) to put balance back into the world and kill Raiden and remove him from history. It was interesting and gave lots of details and some explanation around each character and their place in the Mortal Kombat world. Other modes like Crypt (where you search for unlockables and upgrades) and the Towers (where you play an ever-increasing number of enemies in return for coins and power-ups) will keep you occupied.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe gameplay is slick, fast and smooth. On the PS5, I did see the improvement from the previous-gen consoles, everything was slicker with higher frame rates. The load times are drastically reduced and it just feels more solid to play.<\/span>\r\n\r\nEach character has there own style, set of moves and fatality (finishing move). The finish moves are hyper-realistic and gore-tastic, they are quite sickening. Cinematic pre-rendered decapitations and extreme violence for which Mortal Kombat is known for is present and adds to the dark and sinister world you play. It's just great fun to play and there are 25 characters to play from, online modes, local modes and much more. As I haven't I played this in years, I'm nostalgic about the series and I thought this would taint my judgement, however, this game stands on its own two feet and uses the franchise to create a fun and ultimately slick game. If you want a good beat 'em up, you can't go wrong with this. With the new additional expansion packs, there is a roster of up to 37 characters to play with.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you own MK11 on the PS4 or Xbox One Consoles, you get the PS5\/Xbox series updates for free. There is crossplay available between all consoles which is fantastic.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAdditional Characters:<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Kombat Pack 1 includes Shang Tsung, Nightwolf, Sindel, The Joker, Terminator T-800 and Spawn and 25 additional character skins.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Kombat Pack 2 includes a huge array of new characters including Rain, Rambo and Mileena.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you have MK11 from the original release, the following add ons are available:<\/span>\r\n\r\nKombat Pack 2\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nMortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nKombat Pack 1\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nMortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Add-On Bundle incl. Kombat Pack 1, Kombat Pack 2 and Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Review","post_excerpt":"11th incarnation of the goriest fighting game ever","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"mortal-kombat-11-ultimate-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:07:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:07:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205781","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205773,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-12-14 14:59:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-14 14:59:03","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Crema<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PlayStation 5 (Reviewed), PC (Steam)<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Humble Games<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTemtem is the massively multiplayer creature collection game. This version of the game is an early access copy and it's available on Steam as well the Playstation 5. Temtem is a\u00a0 Pok\u00e9mon clone with some additions.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFirst impressions: I had an issue when I installed the game and a game-breaking bug where the screen was blurred stopped me playing the game the first night I had it. It was fixed in the morning. As I'm playing it on PS5, load times are quick, seems to keep a solid 60 fps frame rate and play well. It's bright, colourful and is action-packed from the get-go. It plays super smooth. As for the gameplay, you play as a creature\/monster tamer who navigates a host of islands fighting creatures and capturing them too. It plays along the lines of any turn-based strategy games, your creatures have levels and the level up as you gain more experience. It's similar to the last Pokemon game I played but that's a while ago. It's a Pok\u00e9mon clone that's also an MMO. The game can also be played in a solo mode but there is an emphasis to team up and play with other Temtem tamers too. There are co-op adventures too and I think this will be needed for certain parts of the game. I found some of the mechanics a bit odd where you can't refuse a fight against other tamers in the game, for me, this broke the flow of the game as I was getting used to it. There is tons of customisation of your characters and your residence too. The game has crossplay too which is awesome.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nA few annoyances for me were around the sound effects used to character voices as you engage with them, it's this high pitched \"hmmmm\" noise and I found it grating fairly quickly. This made me want to mute the sound effects and music, it's just a bit too much for me.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nIf you need a Pok\u00e9mon fix on your PC or PS5, this fills the gap quite well. If you liked turn-based strategic battling too this will also be up your street. The game is still in early access so you may encounter issues and bugs, the game-breaking bug I had was resolved quickly. There is huge scope for this game to be a game you play for ages as this is an MMO. All the co-op games and playing online players were smooth and solid. From an early access point of view, this is a very promising game and I would be keen to see what changes are made when it becomes a full release. If you have the itch of playing a monster tamer MMO, this will hit a lot of boxes.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Temtem Review","post_excerpt":"Creature collection game","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"temtem-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:08:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:08:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205773","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205716,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-11-30 19:29:30","post_date_gmt":"2020-11-30 19:29:30","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Ubisoft Montreal<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, PS5 (Reviewed), Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> Action, Adventure, RPG<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Ubisoft<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAssassin's Creed latest outing is set in the world of the Vikings as they migrate from Norway. Assassin's Creed has a long legacy of delivering open-world action RPGs and Valhalla continues this well-trodden path.<\/span>\r\n\r\nYou take the reins of Eivor, the central character in this game and his journey of being a Viking in Norway in the 9th century. From the start, you get a background to Eivor's upbringing, his values and ideals. All these things will shape how you play the game and the choices you make. The game is a mix of wonderful huge open environments with towns, villages and cities dotted around the map. A mix of puzzles, combat and exploring the countryside and waterways too. Longships and boats are used as transport between islands. The game uses this to enhance your movement from place to place as well as horseback too. As with any Assassin's Creed games, there is an element of stealth too which is obligatory in certain parts of the story. However, for large periods of the game, it's up to you how you approach the world. The storyline incorporates the nomadic nature of the Vikings, their customs and beliefs.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe game is stunning, the environments, characters and all visual effects have the hallmark of an Assassin's game. In this action RPG, you roam the world completing the main quests and side quests to level up Eivor for bigger battles and wars that will come. I found plenty of variety in the gameplay, characters and stories. I liked that animus didn't feature as prevalent as previous outings. There was one time the game was interrupted to the modern-day, it did break the illusion of being in 9th century Norway. While I get the idea of the animus and the sci-fi elements of it plus to bring a cohesive narrative amongst the many stories, I preferred being in Eivor's world without the animus distractions. This is a minor gripe.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAction, fighting and combat elements are intuitive and impactful, the addition of special abilities means you can custom your fight style too. The game has a rich levelling up system that allows you to build your character as you see fit. Voice acting, cutscenes and dramatic interludes enhance Valhalla, I think the developers have managed to keep all the elements of the gameplay and story well balanced and addictive.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Xbox Series X|S \/ PS5 supports a performance mode which adapts the resolution to keep the game running at 60FPS. Similarly, for these consoles, there is a quality mode that maintains the best resolution while maintaining 30FPS. The game features ray-tracing and dynamic 4K. More games should adopt this, it makes the gamine experience more predictable.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAssassin's Creed Valhalla is fantastic: the game has managed to mix RPG gaming elements, action gameplay, huge environments, stunning visuals, levelling up system, storytelling elements and puzzles into a cohesive game where it all fits together. Side missions and main missions all make sense. There is a wonderful cadence to the game, you become immersed in the world of the Vikings. I found it super-addictive and found myself coming back to either finish side quests or the main missions. I have to say it's one of my favourite games of the year. Addictive gameplay, stunning voice acting, graphics and amazing action in an open world.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 9\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Assassin\u2019s Creed Valhalla Review","post_excerpt":"Assassin's Creed latest outing","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"assassins-creed-valhalla-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:08:38","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:08:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205716","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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