Here\u2019s the full list of all the features for the <\/span><\/strong>Executive Decisions <\/span><\/em>update:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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  New Difficulty Modes: <\/span><\/strong>With these six new difficulty modes, you can choose to take a less stress-inducing adventure or really put your hack\u2019n\u2019scythe skills to the ultimate test \u2013 you call the shots, Boss!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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    New Beginner Difficulty Mode - \u201cSelf-Fulfillment\u201d: A friendlier mode for anyone, which players can select in the Death, Inc. Lobby after they die for the first time. With this mode, players will start their run with three Anima (healing items), restore half of their Max HP when they defeat Sorrows, fight weaker minions and Anima heals will increase after each death.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Five New \u201cBreakdown\u201d Difficulty Modes \u2013 With five new \u201cBreakdown\u201d difficulty modes (Breakdown XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV) players can choose just how challenging they want their adventure to be. Depending on which Breakdown difficulty you choose, prepare for soul crushingly difficult changes to occur, including bosses (Sorrows) and mini bosses (Thanagers) being granted even more abilities and attacks, minions becoming more powerful, having to start a run with less HP, and much more.\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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    New Bosses:<\/span><\/strong> Depending on how you progress in your adventure, there\u2019s a chance you may encounter one new Sorrow and one new mini-boss (Thanager)...<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      New Sorrow \u2013 \u201cBarnaby Proudfoot\u201d: Sometimes, Brad (World 1\u2019s Sorrow) puts on his suit and can actually do his job. If you run into him, prepare for a tough fight as he\u2019ll unleash new attacks that\u2019ll catch you off guard!\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      New Secret Thanager: Rumor has it that one of Death, Inc.\u2019s loyal and adorable employees has eaten a mysterious fruit causing them to become evil and... not so adorable. Will you find this secret Thanager?<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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      New Renovator Content - Holiday Decorations:<\/span><\/strong> To really get Death, Inc. in the holiday spirit, players can customize the lobby and breakroom with brand new holiday decorations via the Renovator. To access the Renovator and the merry decorations, all you need to do is speak with Muriel the Reverent in the lobby.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      New Weapons and Spells:<\/span><\/strong> There are even more deadly tools to add to your arsenal, as four new spells, including \u201cLyberis Skull\u201d that lets you summon a slew of tiny but mighty skulls, three new cloak weapons, like a Bow that shoots a homing arrow, and a new scythe have been added.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      New and Revamped Rooms:<\/span><\/strong> The world of Death, Inc. has expanded with over 50 new rooms and rooms have been updated to include new traps, tutorial elements, and rewards.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      New Questlines \u2013 Experience two new questlines, including a limited-time winter holiday questline:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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        Limited Time Event - \u201cSecret Santa\u201d: Starting today and ending on January 15, you\u2019ll discover each Death, Inc employee has a holiday gift, including Death! Once Death opens his gift, you\u2019ll be able to receive a Prismium in Mark\u2019s shop.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        \u201cThe Musical\u201d - Some employees are preparing the annual Death,Inc. Musical this year\u2019s musical is \u201cThe Little Mermaid\u201d featuring two <\/span>Have a Nice Death <\/span><\/em>fan-favorite characters.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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        New Progression Systems:<\/span><\/strong> With these new systems, you have even more power to choose how you dive deeper into the Underworld...<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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          Starting Scythe: At the beginning of a run, you now can choose between one of two scythes - Death's trusty, original one or a randomly selected, unique scythe. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Scythe Transformation: With this new scythe upgrade system, your starting scythe can now be upgraded in three different ways.\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Meta Progression: A new leveling system has been added that lets you obtain new bonuses, like additional Anima, buffs and more.\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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          Additional Quality of Death Improvements:<\/span><\/strong> Along with NPCs having new character animations that reflect their mood, thanks to Early Access community feedback, you have the option to skip boss cinematics and the end of run screen to quickly jump back into the action \u2013 and the UI has been improved with new features like an ingot (gold) indicator.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          <\/p>\n

          Early Access players can continue to expect minor updates to be released leading up to <\/span>Have a Nice Death<\/span><\/em>\u2019<\/span>s launch. In addition, as players continue to share feedback, additional \u201cquality-of-death\" improvements will be introduced.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

          The full release of <\/span>Have a Nice Death<\/span><\/em> will include all the delightfully morbid content you could want, including content from previous major updates that fans have loved in the Early Access version of the game. Additionally, it will introduce a haul of new features, including one new world filled with new bosses, mini-bosses and enemies, along with new story content that will bring the epic conclusion of the main storyline. Players may also find new clues about the culprit behind all of Death's woes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

          ABOUT HAVE A NICE DEATH<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          Have a Nice Death<\/em><\/strong> is a hand-drawn 2D Action Roguelike where gamers will assume the role of Death, Founder and CEO of Death Incorporated, the giant underworld organization responsible for processing souls in the afterlife. As the company\u2019s supreme leader, they will explore the darkly charming, procedurally generated departments of the corporation\u2019s headquarters to round up and rehabilitate rogue employees who have been ignoring company protocol and snatching up far too many souls on Earth. Getting the department bosses\u2014also known as Sorrows\u2014and their minions under control, however, is a difficult task and will require multiple runs to complete. Luckily, players will have an arsenal of weapons, spells and special skills on hand to get the job done. Developed by Magic Design Studios, Have a Nice Death<\/em> is now available on Steam as part of Early Access for \u00a317.49.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          To learn more about Have a Nice Death,<\/em> visit our site on the Underworld Wide Web:<\/span> http:\/\/haveanicedeath.com\/<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Today\u2019s the day, Lil Gator Game is now available to play on Steam, Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch! Take control of a rambunctious little reptile on the hunt for their biggest adventure yet! Traverse the vibrant island completing quests and making friends, all in the hopes of freeing your sister from the evil clutches of her schoolwork.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

          \nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WB02q9IJCi4\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n

          Explore the lush bounty of the island by sliding, gliding and swimming, all while taking down bad guys with your trusty tools! Take photos of the idyllic island scenery or snap a selfie with one of the island\u2019s colourful cast of creatures. Completing quests can reward you with an array of hats, shields, and swords, giving the player an assortment of cosmetic choices.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          To jumpstart your journey on the island, Lil Gator Game will be available at 30% off for a limited time during the launch on both platforms, so be sure to bag yourself this bargain before its gone. Whether you\u2019re gaming on the go on the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, or keeping it cosy at home with Steam, we can\u2019t wait for you to dive into the world of Lil Gator Game.<\/span><\/p>\n

          See you out there gator gang!<\/span><\/p>\n

          https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1586800\/Lil_Gator_Game\/<\/a><\/p>\n

          Lil Gator Game for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site [US]<\/a><\/p>\n

          Lil Gator Game for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site [UK]<\/a><\/p>\n

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          HAVE A NICE DEATH\u2019S DARKLY CHARMING UNIVERSE EXPANDS WITH NEW WEB COMIC SERIES<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\nStarting today on Have a Nice Death\u2019s website,<\/span> Twitter<\/a> and <\/span>Facebook <\/a>channels, everyone can feast their eyes upon the first comic in the web comic series based on the darkly charming 2D action roguelike <\/span>Have a Nice Death<\/a><\/em>. In partnership with Magic Design Studios, the web comic series is created by beloved comic and children\u2019s book artist<\/span> Anthony Wheeler <\/a>who worked with the development team to faithfully bring the universe of Have a Nice Death<\/em> to life in comic form. Mortals who have played the hack\u2019n\u2019scythe adventure especially will find that each comic in the series brings unique stories that give a deeper view into the darkly charming characters in the game.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n\n\nFor the first comic in the series, \u201cLife\u2019s a Beach<\/em>\u201d, the main character of Have a Nice Death, Death, is bombarded with requests from his employees at Death Incorporated. As an overworked CEO of Death, Inc., he decides to leave all of his troubles behind and take a nice beach vacation instead. The next comic, \u201cChaos at Work<\/em>\u201d, is set to launch next Wednesday, November 23. Additional web comics will be released leading up to Have a Nice Death\u2019s<\/em> launch on Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam) on March 22, 2023.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nABOUT HAVE A NICE DEATH<\/span><\/strong>\n\nHave a Nice Death<\/em> is a hand-drawn 2D Action Roguelike where gamers will assume the role of Death, Founder and CEO of Death Incorporated, the giant underworld organization responsible for processing souls in the afterlife. As the company\u2019s supreme leader, they will explore the darkly charming, procedurally generated departments of the corporation\u2019s headquarters to round up and rehabilitate rogue employees who have been ignoring company protocol and snatching up far too many souls on Earth. Getting the department bosses\u2014also known as Sorrows\u2014and their minions under control, however, is a difficult task and will require multiple runs to complete. Luckily, players will have an arsenal of weapons, spells and special skills on hand to get the job done. Developed by Magic Design Studios, Have a Nice Death<\/em> is now available on Steam as part of Early Access for $14.99.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nTo learn more about Have a Nice Death, visit our site on the Underworld Wide Web:<\/span> http:\/\/haveanicedeath.com\/<\/a>.<\/span>\n\nABOUT MAGIC DESIGN STUDIOS<\/span><\/strong>\n\nMagic Design Studios is an indie game studio located in Montpellier, France -- a mecca for video game developers in France. Originally established in 2015, the studio\u2019s mission is to build exciting worlds and offer unforgettable experiences for players. The core development team has decades of experience in the video game industry, after working on titles like Assassin\u2019s Creed, Ghost Recon, Raving Rabbids, Rayman, and Splinter Cell with Ubisoft. Magic Design Studios launched its flagship game, Unruly Heroes, in 2019. This award-winning platformer was inspired by the Chinese novel, Journey to the West.<\/span>\n\nABOUT ANTHONY WHEELER<\/span><\/strong>\n\nAnthony Wheeler is a children\u2019s book and comic artist. Represented by Moe Ferrara at BookEnds Literary, Anthony creates his own original characters and books, and produces artwork that features a unique and charming spin on some of the most iconic characters. Anthony\u2019s work can be found on his website, and you can follow him on Instagram, Facebook, Twitch and TikTok to stay up-to-date on his new projects, including the Have a Nice Death web comic series.<\/span>","post_title":"Have a Nice Death Expands Universe With Web Comic Series","post_excerpt":"2D Action Roguelike","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"have-a-nice-death-expands-universe-with-web-comic-series","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-16 18:25:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-16 18:25:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=208795","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":208755,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2022-11-11 15:02:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-11-11 15:02:23","post_content":"

          HAVE A NICE DEATH OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES ON THE NINTENDO SWITCH SYSTEM AND PC MARCH 22nd, 2023
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          Redwood City, CA \u2013 November 11, 2022<\/strong> \u2013 Gearbox Publishing and Magic Design Studios announced Have a Nice Death<\/em>, the darkly charming 2D action roguelike, will officially launch digitally on Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam and Steam Deck) on March 22. Digital pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch release are now available in the Nintendo eShop and the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com. Those who pre-order from today until March 21 can grab Have a Nice Death<\/em> for a discounted price of $19.99 (20% off the $24.99 retail price). Soon, millions of mortals from around the world will be able to take on the role of the Underworld boss himself, Death, and experience the complete version of this hack\u2019n\u2019scythe adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          \u201cTo bring Have a<\/em> Nice Death<\/em> to Nintendo Switch has been the number one request from our community, and we\u2019re thrilled to finally have announced this news with Nintendo through today\u2019s Indie World showcase,\u201d said Simon Dutertre, Lead Game Designer at Magic Design Studios. \u201cWe\u2019ve poured our heart and soul (and a lot of coffee) into this new adventure and we can\u2019t wait to release the full game this March. We thank our PC fans who have been playing Have a Nice Death<\/em> in Early Access and providing much valuable feedback. We hear you and keep it up! For our future Nintendo Switch players, we can\u2019t wait for you to join us in Death Incorporated!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

          The full release of Have a Nice Death<\/em> will include all of the delightfully morbid content, including content from previous major updates that fans have loved in the Early Access version of the game. Additionally, it will introduce a haul of new features, including one new world filled with new bosses, mini-bosses and enemies, along with new story content that will bring the epic conclusion of the main storyline. Players may also find new clues about the culprit behind all of Death's woes. Mortals who have played the Early Access version will be able use their save file(s) for the 1.0 release of the game.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

          \nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=K-WmIDZ85RM\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n

          Below is the detailed list of features for the launch version of Have a Nice Death<\/em> releasing on March 22:<\/span><\/p>\n

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          • Welcome to Death Incorporated<\/strong> \u2013 Discover and explore the seven darkly-charming, procedurally-generated departments of Death Inc., where you\u2019ll meet a diverse cast of memorable characters\u2014like your affable pumpkin-headed assistant, Pump Quinn\u2014who are always willing to share the latest office gossip.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Reap What You Sow<\/strong> \u2013 Sharpen your skills (and scythe) through fast-paced hack n\u2019 slash combat, utilizing over 70 unique weapons and spells you can find and upgrade to create devastating combinations.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Death Never Sleeps<\/strong> \u2013 Since Death can\u2019t die, use what you\u2019ve learned and earned to overcome the numerous minions and bosses in each department of Death Incorporated... over and over. A performance review after every run guarantees that you\u2019ll unlock interesting items and upgrades that will help you progress on your journey.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • When Life Gives You Curses<\/strong> \u2013 Taking more power for yourself is a controversial move in Death Incorporated\u2019s company culture. For instance, adopting a Curse upgrade for yourself might result in the Labor Inspector granting your subordinates enhanced powers, or worse, raising the cost of koffee and other items that are vital to your work output.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Prove You\u2019re the Best Underworld Boss<\/strong> \u2013 After completing your first adventure across Death, Inc., there's still work that needs to be done to prove you\u2019re the best boss there is. From completing special challenges and trying out recently-unlocked difficulty modes that feature unique modifiers to earning rewards to complete your Pitbook by getting all the weapons, spells, curses and upgrades \u2013 your \u201cto-do\u201d list is far from completed.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • You Call the Shots<\/strong> \u2013 Make your playthrough the most optimal experience that\u2019s right for you, boss. With various accessibility options at your disposal, including adjusting sound and language settings, and full controller remapping functionality support -- you\u2019re free to fully customize your experience before hacking\u2019n\u2019scything away.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Early Access players can continue to expect additional content updates to be released leading up to Have a Nice Death\u2019s<\/em> launch. In addition, as players continue to share feedback, additional \u201cquality-of-death\" improvements will be introduced.<\/span><\/p>\n

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            ABOUT HAVE A NICE DEATH<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

            Have a Nice Death<\/em> is a hand-drawn 2D Action Roguelike where gamers will assume the role of Death, Founder and CEO of Death Incorporated, the giant underworld organization responsible for processing souls in the afterlife. As the company\u2019s supreme leader, they will explore the darkly charming, procedurally generated departments of the corporation\u2019s headquarters to round up and rehabilitate rogue employees who have been ignoring company protocol and snatching up far too many souls on Earth. Getting the department bosses\u2014also known as Sorrows\u2014and their minions under control, however, is a difficult task and will require multiple runs to complete. Luckily, players will have an arsenal of weapons, spells and special skills on hand to get the job done. Developed by Magic Design Studios, Have a Nice Death is now available on <\/span>Steam in Early Access <\/a>for $14.99.<\/span><\/p>\n

            To learn more about Have a Nice Death<\/em>, visit our site on the Underworld Wide Web:<\/span> http:\/\/haveanicedeath.com\/<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I loved the transition from dark colosseum-like structures to open-world beaches, underwater levels, and much more. The game seamlessly brings the player through the story to playable parts, the game has a more immersive feel, and you feel a part of the story.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe cinematics throughout the game is further enhanced by the wonderful music score and sound effects. The superb music enhances every boss fight and cinematic piece. This is enhanced through the controller's haptic feedback, thinking of extra texture throughout the game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nGameplay centres on using Kratos in this sandboxed environment which isn't an open world. This, means that levels are very structured, and God of War has made intricate levels that are wonderful to explore and find things. Levels are even more intriguing when you must use Atreus and work as a team to solve puzzles and progress further in the world. I didn't feel burdened and bored at any point when doing missions or side missions which just; made the game more enjoyable.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYou can build your skill tree and upgrade your armour and weapons to customise; to your play style. The combat is superb; levelling up helps you get additional combos and move sets.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe weapon choices do give a richer; and deeper gameplay feel. Each weapon will affect how you play and how you level it up. I loved the diverse power-up options. The shields are intriguing; some shields are designed as big huge shields that; block, whereas others are more nimble and rely on parries.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBoss fights add another depth to the gameplay; you fight a mixture of Gods, Creatures, and the undead. Each boss battle requires you to approach the fight strategically, and button-bashing won't help! Some of the bosses are huge and impressive in scale. The mini-bosses and random bosses appear throughout the exploration of the world.<\/span>\r\n\r\nGame Length and playtime will be up to 40 hours, but this really depends on how many of the side quests; and if you decide to collect every trinket in the game. This, is a ballpark figure, and if you are taking your time as I did, it's easily a much longer and richer experience. There is a real timeless quality to the exploration in the game; it never seems like a chore; this includes the side missions. The side missions are as rewarding and interesting as the main missions too!<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nGraphic Fidelity Modes:<\/span>\r\n\r\nResolution mode: 4k @ 30 FPS<\/span>\r\n\r\nPerformance mode: 60 FPS<\/span>\r\n\r\nPerformance Mode with High Frame Rate: 4k @ 40 FPS<\/span>\r\n\r\nFrame Rate Mode: 120 FPS<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt's hard to find a more complete game in terms of gameplay, storytelling, and just all-out fun. It stays faithful to the storytelling and general awesomeness of God of War (2018) but is bigger, bolder and; is a beautiful next step in the journey of God of War. God of Ragnar\u00f6k has this wonderful cinematic element that underpins the entire game, the transitions from a narrative-based story to solving puzzles and ultimately beating huge enemies. The game has this beautiful flow, and I ended up losing hours in the game where I was so immersed that I didn't feel the time go by. Ragnar\u00f6k achieves this wonderful timeless immersion through fantastic level design, great storytelling, believable characters, stunning visuals, and amazing action rolled into one. The buddy team of Kratos and Atreus just makes the story and gameplay more involved to the player without making it seem like a standalone one-player.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 9.5\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n ","post_title":"God of War Ragnar\u00f6k Review","post_excerpt":"Set out on an epic journey","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"god-of-war-ragnarok-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 14:50:25","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 13:50:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=208721","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":208057,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2022-08-31 16:02:41","post_date_gmt":"2022-08-31 15:02:41","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Naughty Dog<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatform:<\/strong> PS5<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> Action<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Sony Interactive Entertainment<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe Last of Us Part I is the faithful remake of The Last of Us, which was released, in 2013. You follow the beautiful and bleak tale of Joel and Ellie as they traverse America in a post-apocalyptic and zombie world. The player explores; a host of amazing areas that provide a wonderful backdrop to an amazing; and enthralling story.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe PS5 version of the The Last of Us Part I is a rebuild of the classic. I have played; the original Last of Us a long time ago. The new updated and rebuilt version brings this amazing action-packed game into the present and truly, uses the power of the PS5 to enhance every detail of the game. The fidelity of the game is the modern generation and is more than worthy of a replay of this classic.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe game, in general across the board, is more polished from the graphics, control, lighting and music too.<\/span>\r\n\r\nFrom the first scene, the game is a wonderful mix of a dark, beautiful, bleak, and mysterious world. The game is wonderfully cinematic throughout every scene and is worthy of the photo mode. Every transition from building to open area has a sense of tension, and the players become immersed in the Last of Us experience. The core gameplay is a mixture of compromises of stealth and action\/shooter elements; the game allows you to choose your approach as it suits your play style. You can be all gung-ho and just go out all guns blazing. Stealth requires a more thought-out and slow approach to the game. Supplies and items are limited in the game, which enhances the core survivor elements of the game but further entrenches the player in this post-apocalyptic world. Your choice of upgrades and use of ammunition all play a vital role in your survival.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe game uses the dualsense to help immerse the player even further. The haptic feedback helps to wrench the tension further by accenting and being activated during the speech by characters; it helps emphasise the delivery of lines.<\/span>\r\n\r\nA neat teach is the numerous difficulties from very easy to hardcore. Even if you aren't a veteran of these games, there is a mode to suit you. The easier mode allows the player to focus even more on the engrossing story and beautiful world with only having a limited challenge, but for those who want to experience a tough and challenging game, the option is there too.<\/span>\r\n\r\nFor those who want an additional challenge, there is a permadeath mode where death will require you to replay an act, a chapter or the entire game, again depending on which setting you choose.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSpeedrun mode is unlocked when you complete a playthrough of the game. This allows you to track your current playtime and chapter playtime too.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe prequel chapter Left Behind is also included in this version. This chapter explores the relationship between Ellie and Riley in Boston. Another bonus to play in this stunning game and; to explore more of Ellie too.<\/span>\r\n\r\nFidelity mode lets the game run in native 4K mode while trying to keep a consistent 30fps; this is the mode I used for a vast chunk of my playthrough. I loved seeing every detail in glorious 4K.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPerformance mode targets to keep the game at 60fps while scaling the resolution dynamically, which upscales to 4K, making movement and the combat even more immersive and fluid.<\/span>\r\n\r\n120Hz plus Fidelity mode is supported; on 120Hz compatible displays, this tries to hit the sweet spot between fidelity mode and performance mode, trying to retain 40fps while running native 4K.<\/span>\r\n\r\nUnlocked frame rate Performance mode is only available on a 120Hz display that uses a Variable Refresh rate to support greater than 60fps with a target of 120fps.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Last of Us Part I has a truly immersive and immense feel throughout the game. The brilliant story, cast of characters, voice acting and beautiful world make this game such; a brilliant experience. Each element of the gameplay is polished and refined; you feel a part of every action and feel a part of the game. The game intertwines an amazing, engrossing story with fantastic gameplay mechanics. The world is stunning and seems huge too. You can play in either stealth or action; the choice is yours. The game combines all elements of a blockbuster film and a stunning horror survival game that is truly engrossing and immersive. Superb.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 9.5\/10<\/span>","post_title":"The Last of Us Part I Review","post_excerpt":"Joel and Ellie return","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-last-of-us-part-i-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 14:51:51","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 13:51:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=208057","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":208024,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2022-08-19 15:19:48","post_date_gmt":"2022-08-19 14:19:48","post_content":"Developer: <\/strong>Goody Gameworks<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed) |S\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> Action<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Headup <\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nGigapocalypse is a wonderful homage to the classic Rampage games of the late 80s. Other inspirations for the game are King Kong and Godzilla. It's a side-scrolling 2D pixel art destruction game you; choose your \"Giga '', a prehistoric creature \\ monster whom you control to destroy the many stages of the game. It's a wild all-out action game.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBefore you get into the action, you must choose your monster (Giga) of choice. Once you select your monster, you can customise and pick what items you want to upgrade. More options to upgrade become available as you play through the game. The rouge-like elements of the game allow you to unlock more items as you progress and die through each stage.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhile the game does take inspiration from Rampage, it doesn't have a lot of key mechanics; it has its mechanics. You march your monster and use your melee or special attacks to wreak havoc on each stage. It's an action-packed side-scrolling shoot 'em up and mash-up game. You control your monster, and you customise your power-ups to destroy buildings and everything else in your way, little; people beware. The game has fantastic 2D pixel art that gives a glorious retro feel to the game. Music and sound effects evoke classic retro games too. It's a wonderful, updated version for modern players. Controls are responsive, and while the game is one-dimensional, it's super fun.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nGigapocalypse is a wonderful all-out side-scrolling retro-inspired action game. You can choose your monster of choice and customise it to use the powers you want. The game does get a bit repetitive as the levels are different in theme and style, but the gameplay is pretty much just one form of action. However, if you want an all-out action pack fun game with a nod to retro titles, this is a quality game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 7.5\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Gigapocalypse Review","post_excerpt":"Side-scrolling 2D","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"gigapocalypse-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 14:52:17","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 13:52:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=208024","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":207868,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2022-06-20 16:09:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-06-20 15:09:27","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> The Bworg<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed)|S<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> Action<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Ratalaika Games<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTEN (yes - all in capitals) is the game that has ten rooms (levels) that have a ten seconds time limit across ten floors (stages) where you must navigate a series of puzzles. While the premise seems simple, it's far from simple and can be infuriating. Addictively frustrating is the best description that can be coined for this game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTEN is a side-scrolling fast-paced puzzle game that requires fast wit and reactions. The game has three modes: casual, normal, and \"Hell Mode\". I found the normal mode hellish enough, but if you need a further challenge, your wish is catered for. If you do find the normal mode too tough and want to navigate the story and the game in general, the casual mode is an awesome feature.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nEach room (level) has varying mechanics that you must learn to navigate it's; a case of die and learn, then navigate to the next room where the puzzles get; more complex, and you die even more. The rage can creep in quickly, so some persistence is required, and each stage has a satisfying ending - big huge angry bosses! I loved the bosses and boss levels; a healthy spattering of both helps; to keep the levels novel and makes you want to battle through the countless deaths.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you do die too much, the game does have the ability to refresh your health which seems to be once per stage run.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAnother key feature which adds another depth to the game is the upgrade and skill system, which allows you to somewhat take the edge of the game by enhancing your character. These include better jump, more lives and better ability to avoid bullets etc.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe skill and upgrades are based on the number of coins you collect through the game. These help to reduce the difficulty and incentivises collecting the coins.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nA likeness to Super Meat Boy with the saw-related deaths is the obvious comparison but there; are a whole host of other ways to die in this game and different mechanics and storytelling. This game does have a dark and broody vibe throughout the pixelated 8-bit graphics with a distinct lack of colour, giving an awesome visual style to the game. The lack of context at the start of the game, in particular, gives a mystery to the game, which gets fleshed out as your progress through the game. The story is interesting and adds another level to the game; it's intriguing and rewarding in equal measure.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe soundtrack enhances the gaming experience; it's bombastic and loud and adds to the tension in every room. It's absolutely banging music that perfectly accompanies this dark and wonderful game. Sound effects also feel impactful and smack you in the face as you consistently die over and over. Sound production is complementary in all aspects and makes for an even more immersive experience. dBXY Collective are responsible for the soundtrack.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis game is that classic 2D 8-bit puzzle game that has been modernised and made into a great game that's both tough and intriguing. The classic puzzle style mixed with a chunky high adrenaline soundtrack is great high octane fun. The casual mode is a godsend for those who get infuriated! Superb from start to finish and every bit in between.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 9\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\nTEN isn't priced at ten dollars, euros or pounds but is available at \u00a34.99 \/ $4.99 \/ \u20ac4.99.<\/span>","post_title":"TEN - Ten Rooms, Ten Seconds Review","post_excerpt":"Side-scrolling puzzle","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ten-ten-rooms-ten-seconds-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 14:54:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 13:54:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=207868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":207708,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2022-04-06 14:57:23","post_date_gmt":"2022-04-06 13:57:23","post_content":"Developer:\u00a0<\/strong>Bitwave Games<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>PC (Reviewed), Switch<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre: <\/strong>Action<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Bitwave Games<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWunderling DX; is a bright and colourful game that evokes memories of retro puzzle and platform games. It does remind me of SNES and Mega Drive games, and it's somewhere in between Mario and Sonic games but with an emphasis on puzzles. Retro puzzler is probably the closest in terms of genre. The game takes a humourful look at the genre of platform games; you play as an enemy in a normal platform game from the view of the enemy's perspective. This does give the game a unique theme and context to the entire game, which is built upon as your progress through the game.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe main differentiator between this game and retro platformer and puzzle games is that the character automatically moves from left to right and reverses when you hit an obstacle such as a wall. You don't control the lateral movement of the character at all. The player is in control of dashing, jumping, and using special abilities. While there is a huge amount of platform elements to Wunderling DX, the game is a puzzle game in essence. The player must figure out the best route to get the goal. After completing a series of puzzle-based levels, you will encounter the boss level, where the dynamic changes, and you must defeat the boss enemy.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe game is a beautiful and fun-filled platform puzzle game that has a humorous look at puzzle platforms. It's inspired by games from the SNES and Mega Drive but firmly stands on its own due to the humour, turning gaming conventions on their head, and allowing the user to only jump or use a special item as opposed to fully control the movement of your character like in a platform game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nA thoroughly enjoyable retro puzzle.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nA free demo of Wunderling DX is available on Steam and Switch too.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Wunderling DX Review","post_excerpt":"Retro puzzle","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"wunderling-dx-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:23:51","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:23:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=207708","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":207606,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2022-03-11 14:19:40","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-11 14:19:40","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0FromSoftware<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed)|S\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre: <\/strong>Action, RPG<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Bandai Namco Entertainment<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nElden Ring is the long-awaited latest release from FromSoftware. FromSoftware is most notable for their Dark Souls game which is brutally tough and unforgiving. Elden Ring follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, but the game provides an open-world experience with this action RPG title. It's not a total departure from the Souls franchise but the next evolution in the gaming series.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt must be noted that the gaming experience in terms of graphic fidelity and glitches may vary from system to system. On the Xbox Series X, I have had no game-breaking bugs in my playthrough, I have put approximately fifty hours into the game, and I haven't finished it yet. The visuals and the game, in general, is stunning; and I experienced a very little; slowdown during the majority of my playthrough. During my playthrough, I did notice some popup of and the odd elements of slowdown; but this was minor in the grand scheme of things and didn't detract from the game. The Xbox Series X supports two graphical modes: quality mode, which supports 4K native with a frame rate of 40-45 FPS, and performance mode, which targets 50-60 FPS at a lower resolution.<\/span>\r\n\r\nElden Ring comprises the classic elements of an RPG - talk to NPCs, level up, kill enemies and progress on to big huge boss fights. A huge open world is your backdrop. I have to say the open world of Elden Ring is amazing; there are tons of quests to do and lots of items to find strewn all over the world. The graphical fidelity is superb, and the variety in different areas gives you a sense of awe. Some of the scenery is jaw-dropping, and the use of lighting effects is fantastic. I love the initial surprise and change in scenery in each distinct section of the map.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nGameplay and play style is dictated by the character build: strength builds, magic build or stealth build. There are numerous ways to play the game, but your first run-through of the game will give you only a taste. The choice of build and what you level up does affect your gameplay directly as knights will go for head-on combat, whereas mages and magicians will cast at a distance. The feel of the game is reminiscent of Souls, melee; combat requires skill to understand enemy attacks, avoid them and attack the right point.<\/span>This ability to understand your enemy applies even more to the amazing boss battles. Bosses in Elden Ring are unmatched by any other game; they are huge and difficult. The bosses are extremely rewarding when you do defeat them. It must be noted; you must prepare to die over and over again and to run away too! This game is a tough slog for new players and will require persistence. Your playstyle will be affected by the trinkets and NPCs you encounter. Depending on what items you pick and NPCs you talk to, you will get different items. The items, weapons and armour will directly affect your skills and attributes; weapons will require certain stats to wield them. The game has numerous combinations and permutations. It's a learning experience with lots of trial and error.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nElden Ring is a tough game, but the open-world nature allows for players to explore and gather more items when they become stuck. <\/span>I found the Souls games much tougher as there was less variety when you became stuck. Elden Ring's open world allows you to find new areas, bosses and dungeons to explore before coming back to the main game. Fifty hours in, and I have only got through maybe half of the game; the game is huge in scale and endeavour.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe cinematics, art, sound, music score and voice acting is amazing. <\/span>George R. R. Martin helped with the story and the general mythology of the world. There are elements around the world that have George's stamp on them for sure.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe FromSoftware game is known for its rich community features. Elden Ring supports a whole host of online options that you will unlock as you play through the game. You can play co-op with friends or invade other people's games, or be invaded. The co-op modes and invasion modes add another layer to this stunning game. All these options can be turned off as well if you prefer a pure solo run. The ability to leave notes, helpful or not, is still available, which is novel at first but gets tiresome fairly quick.<\/span>\r\n\r\nElden Ring is a wonderful open-world game that; is a breath of fresh air to the genre. Its lack of a narrative-led story where you are spoon-fed every element is quite a change. Everything is stripped to enhance the game and the gameplay. The emphasis throughout the game is one of discovery, dying and exploring this beautiful world. It's extremely tough that requires persistence and understanding various combat and item mechanics. I loved this game, it's amazing, and I still have lots to play!<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 9.5\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Elden Ring Review","post_excerpt":"RPG","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"elden-ring-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:24:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:24:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=207606","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":39},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};