Epic<\/a><\/p>\r\n \r\n <\/p>\r\n ","post_title":"Pumpkin Jack Review","post_excerpt":"3D platformer","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"pumpkin-jack-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:55:18","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:55:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206091","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":24},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};
\r\n <\/p>\r\n ","post_title":"Battlefield 2042 Review","post_excerpt":"Epic online warfare","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"battlefield-2042-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:31:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:31:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=207204","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":207168,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-11-04 16:07:54","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-04 16:07:54","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Ubisoft Annecy<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, PS5 (Reviewed), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> Sports \/ Competitive<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Ubisoft<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe Riders Republic is an open-world multiplayer sports game from Ubisoft that contains sports such: as dirt biking, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, wingsuit and jetpack wingsuit. It's an extreme sports game that is geared; towards massively multiplayer online play.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"ridersrepublic1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ridersrepublic1.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nIt's hard to illustrate the entirety of this, huge game but it's an extreme sport adrenaline rush that takes you biking down steep mountains, skiing and snowboarding lush snow-capped mountains to using your wingsuit to fly through canyons and all the other terrains in this game. It's an extreme sports game from the comfort of your couch.The game introduction gives you a taste of each; different sport, and you are, thrown into the deep end. One minute you are biking down a canyon before grabbing a jetpack to reach a snowy peak where you snowboard down the piste. It's all a bit crazy but lots of fun.<\/span>\r\n\r\nGraphically and visually, the game is stunning, the terrain is detailed, and the action-packed game has you on a journey in these vast locations. It has that; Ubisoft polish - menu, map, character, and game type looks superb and detailed. The map is this huge; events are dotted all over the place. Events help you earn stars to unlock more game types and upgrades. At times I found the sheer number of things on the map overbearing. It was hard to discern what were events and online players. It's chaotic at times but, I assume that's what they are going for; I suppose chaotic and extreme sports go hand in hand.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"ridersrepublic2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ridersrepublic2.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nEach game type (biking, snowing, skiing, wingsuit jetpack and wingsuit gliding) has its quirks and controls, which you will adapt to. I loved the wingsuit jetpack as it's something I haven't played in a sports game. It gives a wholly unique experience in this wonderfully crafted world. Primarily each game type is race-based where you aim to become the winner, which they have mixed things up by incorporating stunt-based competitions too. There is a star progression mode where you unlock more events as you complete more races\/event types. The game has a huge variety of gameplay plus it's incorporated with a massively online experience too.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nLike any modern sports game, there is a huge and wide variety of music that acts as a soundtrack to the gameplay. It's an impressive list of music that again illustrates how much thought has been put into giving the game the right vibe and feel.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"ridersrepublic3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ridersrepublic3.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nThe game is slick from the first second you play it. The game has a clean user experience whilst maintaining a decent amount of information amongst the several game types. It's packed with lots of events and is lots of fun. If you need an adrenaline-based sports game with superb graphics; and a huge online element, this is right up your street.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nOnline gameplay can handle more than 50 players; there are online leaderboards and cups. There are 6x6 team PvP matchups.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game runs at 4K 60 FPS on next-gen consoles and can support more than 50 players.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:\u00a0<\/strong>7.5\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Riders Republic Review","post_excerpt":"Open-world multiplayer sports game","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"riders-republic-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:41:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:41:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=207168","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":207098,"post_author":"33","post_date":"2021-10-25 16:05:48","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-25 15:05:48","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Saber Interactive, Crytek GmbH<\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>PC, PS4 (Reviewed), PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> First-person shooter<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Crytek<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n*review mode: engaged*<\/span>\r\n\r\nIn 2007 Crytek, has just released his beautiful masterpiece known as Crysis. 14 years later, we now have a remaster of not one but three Crysis titles in one package.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe first Crysis I ever played was the second one for PS3, in 2007; I didn\u2019t pass the test \u201cCan you run Crysis on your PC?\u201d. I felt something that is kind of obvious which is the nostalgia that the game brings; for example, I remember the feeling I had when I played Crysis 2 on my PS3 I was astonished with the graphics and now I get that feeling again! Also gladly I\u2019ve forgotten a lot of stuff! So it was great to play it again.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Crysis Remastered trilogy is a huge hit from the past. For those who played already any of the games will have fun playing these classics again, even the new players, especially the new players.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"crysis_rt_2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/crysis_rt_2.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nI will start with Crysis 1 because there is some stuff that needs to be said. The aiming system is just terrible! The controls are way outdated on the first one; everything seems very heavy and slow\u2026 but for the two sequels, the gameplay is perfect just the way they used to be back when they were first released I mean\u2026 the base is the same, that being the buttons, they are pretty much the same for all 3 games, but you can fell a huge difference on the \u201ceffect\u201d that the abilities have, everything is more fluid. The tactical part is not really necessary; I mean, you can just go forward shooting everything up and alternate between the cloak mode and the armor mode without the need of putting much thought into it\u2026You have to remember that the game is 14 years old, it is also short and there aren\u2019t enough boss encounters. I do love the story and the soundtrack is a total 10 out of 10, so you have to keep in mind that the game does get better on the two sequels. (but you can choose a feminine voice for the suit, which is cool)<\/span>\r\n\r\nNow!!! Crysis 2 and 3 are just as perfect as it was back then! I\u2019m talking about those two together because after the huge improvements they did since the first game (mechanically speaking), they didn\u2019t do any big change to the game, just some display stuff, like the suit\u2019s voice is now louder (which for me is great, I think it adds a \u201ccharm\u201d to the game). Now the tactical part is extremely important and you can create your own strategy based on the options the visor gives you, an impressively flexibility, observe your surroundings and switch your tactics to suit your mood. Want to storm straight into battle with your armor activated? Do it, rather snipe from long-range, flank your enemies or just sneak past the lot of them and head straight to your next objective? It\u2019s all up to you so keep in mind that now the armor\u2019s abilities are 100% used.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"crysis_rt_3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/crysis_rt_3.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nThe graphics are now beyond incredible, making the game great for those who like to explore the map not just to see the beautiful scenarios but there are some rewards to get. From the second game on you do feel like you are playing as a weapon! This package is a great deal, one that offers two very awesome shooters and Crysis 1 for less than the cost of one new release (there's no Crysis Warhead and that can be responsible for some angry faces since it is one of fan's favorite), this trilogy is totally worth it of buying and playing it, they sum up at least 30 hours of fun there.<\/span>\r\n\r\nCrysis 3 is an improvement of the second game, and it is also by far the most visually impressive of the bunch. Having previously only played it on the PS3 it is awesome to see it looking so sharp on my PS4. Crysis 3 can actually be the high point of the entire trilogy from a main mechanical point of view.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThere is not much to talk about since it is a remaster, but I must highlight that unfortunately, they removed the multiplayer mode\u2026 it was my favorite multiplayer game, although it does make a lot of sense not to get a server to a remake.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"crysis_rt_1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/crysis_rt_1.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nFinal Impressions (and more about graphics and soundtrack):<\/span>\r\n\r\nI was over the moon when I was asked to do this review because I\u2019m a huge fan of this franchise. I still own copies of Crysis 2 and 3 even tho I don\u2019t have a PS3 anymore, so playing it again with such incredible graphics on my PS4; was extremely satisfying. Crysis has one of the most impressive soundtracks; the music has a heavyweight on it\u2026 it\u2019s sinister and beautiful. The geniuses behind the Crysis trilogy soundtrack are Inon Zur (The same composer from Fallout, Pathfinder Kingmaker, Dragon Age 2\u2026), freaking Hanz Zimmer! Recognized worldwide for his work on blockbuster films like \u201cInception\u201d and \u201cThe Dark Knight\u201d, Zimmer and his team featuring Lorne Balfe worked with the existing composers Borislav Slavov and Tilman Sillescu to create the intense and dramatic score for Crysis 2 which sets the tone for the game\u2019s backdrop of a devastated New York City in 2023 and Borislav Slavov who is famous for his work in Baldur's Gate, Divinity, etc...<\/span>\r\n\r\nCrysis is not a very challenging game on normal mode, so if you really want to get a full experience of how necessary is the armor \u201cgadgets\u201d during the combat, you should consider going for a higher difficulty option.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Crysis Remastered Trilogy Review","post_excerpt":"Hit from the past","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"crysis-remastered-trilogy-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:42:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:42:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=207098","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":207091,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-10-22 14:54:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-22 13:54:14","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Masaya Games<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> Switch, Playstation (Reviewed), Xbox<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> Shoot \u2018em up<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Ratalaika Games<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nGleylancer is the retro classic side-scrolling shooter that is now available on the Switch, Playstation and Xbox. It comes in at a super low $5.59 (Switch at the time of review) - $6.99 (PS store) price depending on what platform you are playing, and - $6.99 (Xbox store).\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nBack in the 90s, the side-scrolling shooter was a staple amongst all consoles; Gleylancer was released on the Sega Mega Drive exclusively in Japan. It had a Wii version in 2008 and is now available on current and next-gen consoles.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"gleylancer1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/gleylancer1.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nGleylancer follows the classic 2D retro space shooter style where your spaceship navigates through a host of levels while avoiding enemy ships, aliens debris and other nasty objects that will kill you instantly. One hit kills you. As you progress through each level, you collect powers that will transform you from a single shooter to a twin and ultimately a triple shooter spaceship. Your ship shoots a single beam along the x-axis; however, your two supplementary shooters can be rotated 360 degrees to allow you to hit enemies in all directions. There are a plethora of power-ups to pick up that will adjust your playstyle.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"gleylancer2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/gleylancer2.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nDesign-wise it compromises the classic side-scrolling levels of a 2D retro platformer but has all the action and mayhem of a shooter. The visuals have that classic 2D feel. The game follows the standard shooter level design whereby you navigate sections and gain powers up as you go along until you encounter a final boss who will require some more shooter skills. Control and game mechanics are simple but lots of fun, the game feels responsive. You feel in total control of your ship as you navigate levels.<\/span>\r\n\r\nModern-day updates include the ability to rewind, save the state and load the state of the game. The rewind features allow you to replay any point that you may die at, this will happen often; this is very useful due to the difficulty of the game and probably is the only way to finish the game! If you don't use the rewind feature, this game reminds you of the super arcade games with limited continues. If you want a challenge, try it without the rewind feature.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"gleylancer3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/gleylancer3.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nGleylancer is a wonderful throwback to 2D retro shooters. The game plays awesomely well. It's easy to pick up and play. The modern-day updates include the ability to rewind and save the game. It's lots of fun and is cheap to buy ($5.59 Switch, $6.99 PS store & $6.99 Xb), well worth the purchase.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong>\u00a08\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Gleylancer Review","post_excerpt":"Retro classic side-scrolling shooter","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"gleylancer-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:42:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:42:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=207091","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":207004,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-10-11 14:23:43","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-11 13:23:43","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Ubisoft Toronto<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PS4, PS5(Reviewed), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> First-person shooter, Action-adventure<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Ubisoft<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nFar Cry 6 is an open-world adventure based in Yara, a beautiful tropical paradise, under the iron fist of current president Ant\u00f3n Castillo played by Giancarlo Esposito. You (Dani Rojas) are thrown into the deep end trying to escape the military and police forces of Yara. There is a revolution in the air; you and your guerrilla comrades are ready to fight off Ant\u00f3n Castillo and his evil forces.<\/span>\r\n\r\nFar Cry 6 just extends the current format and gameplay style of Far Cry games. If you are new to Far Cry, it's a huge open world that you play the majority of the time in the first person. You can craft upgrades by collecting resources and upgrading your arsenal as you progress through the game. It's very much a first-person shooter where you have a host of vehicles and horseback to navigate the world.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"FC6_1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/FC6_1.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nIf you have played previous versions, you can see this is an update to the last version with a new storyline and area (Yara) to explore. The game must be thought of as a mercenary style game where you slowly do tasks: take over checkpoints, sabotage the enemy, rob supplies etc... to gain influence over Yara and the inhabitants. It's a massive (I don't think this does it justice) open world that is stunning. You will take pictures and stop to admire the views during the game. It just looks superb, and every time I play, I notice new things. Yara is a tropical paradise that consists of a set of islands with volcanoes, mountains, jungles and beaches. Each aspect of the terrain and surroundings is captured in stunning detail with the addition of animals, the army and police to greet you at every corner.<\/span>\r\n\r\nUbisoft has done a fantastic job with presentation, menus and general navigation in the game. They understand Far Cry and the little tweaks like quick travel all over the map-reduce the grind of travelling this huge map. The game is polished and has the refinements you expect from a series that has been around for so long.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"FC6_2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/FC6_2.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nThe world is chaotic, action-packed and just mayhem at times. The game runs at dynamic 4K at 60 FPS. The story deals with themes of oppression, nationalism, freedom and authoritarianism. There is a close link to Yara and South American countries and their struggles. This is ubiquitous in the game. The game has a focus on revolutions and days gone by. The main story does capture these themes as well as the struggle of the people. The voice acting and acting is fantastic; it helps drive the story along. The gameplay is more a mercenary style where you play as you see fit to accomplish missions. There is a dichotomy between gameplay and the story. The story tries to paint Ant\u00f3n as a conflicted leader in parts with his son by his side. However, the vast amount of people suffering under his tyranny doesn't tally with any sympathy for Ant\u00f3n.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game is fun, the explosions, the helicopters and just all-out action are fun. The game doesn't push the envelope in terms of new game-play or new game mechanics, it does Far Cry and first-person shooters fantastically well.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"FC6_3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/FC6_3.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nFar Cry 6 is extremely enjoyable; there is a lot to do in the world in between the main missions and plentiful side missions. If you have played Far Cry before, you may think this is more of the same. The world and narrative are done well, the ruthless dictator, good versus bad and lots of missions to expand the story. The game is chaotic fun. The crafting isn't overburdening for me which is great; I picked the majority of resources while doing missions and gaining control of the island. There is repetition in taking over key elements from the army but the sheer amount of missions help to break up the repetition of side missions. The game isn't groundbreaking; you have seen all of this done before but, it's great fun with an easy learning curve, you are in and doing missions within a few minutes of starting the game that should be applauded.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 7.5\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Far Cry 6 Review","post_excerpt":"Open-world adventure","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"far-cry-6-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:43:21","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:43:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=207004","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206972,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-10-04 17:53:33","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-04 16:53:33","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0EA Vancouver<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>\u00a0PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X(Reviewed)|S\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong>\u00a0Sports<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:\u00a0<\/strong>EA Sports<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe end of the European transfer brings the anticipation of the next FIFA game, and before you know it, it's FIFA 22 time. The ubiquitous football (soccer) game is now available to play. Fifa 22 like, its predecessors is the next in the series that improves on previous seasons and includes updated teams. When players start to speak about their card ratings, we know that FIFA is going to be released shortly.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nNew goalkeeper AI means the goalkeepers have been; improved with better positioning and shot-stopping with better reflexes. Improved ball physics with respect to speed, swerve, drag and other realistic real-world simulations have been added. Even more, tactics to improve the simulation aspects of team play. Hypermotion available on next-generation consoles combines general improvements to team tactics, better player physics and improved ball control; i.e. getting FIFA to the next level of real-life simulation. This is all combined with the use of machine learning to enhance the overall gaming experience. FIFA 22 is the next generation of improvements to FIFA.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"fifa22_1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/fifa22_1.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nIn reality, it's difficult to feel all these elements straight off in your first few games. There is sleeker ball control mechanic and player animations, there does seem to be better team AI, and the game does have a solid flow. Players and their likeness is captured with amazing: detail. In general, game mechanics are improved but, there are no massive overhauls but; the game does play better and is more responsive.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nOnline games and matchmaking are superb; the net code means finding games is easy and, there are very few issues when games are being played. I spend the majority of my time playing Seasons or Volta online so I would notice this.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"fifa22_2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/fifa22_2.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nThe licences are all there, the players, the leagues and the cups. FUT, Seasons, Volta (street football), Career Mode and Pro Clubs are just a few of the game modes you can play in. Volta has seen the introduction of a skill meter and signature moves too to enhance the experience even more. There are online modes and, Volta has an arcade mode to bolster its online mode. FIFA 22 has more than enough game modes, and they are in-depth that will have you coming back. I enjoy Volta as it breaks the 11 vs 11 standard football and offers an arcade-like football experience.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe gameplay, soundtrack and presentation are all superb, I have to say EA gets this aspect of the game spot on; there is enough to break the monotony of basic menus.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"fifa22_3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/fifa22_3.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nThe next generation FIFA 22 does look stunning and will satisfy the majority of football fans. The game doesn't make a massive overhaul or game mechanics changes from the previous versions. Again it's an update with updated rosters. The improved AI and goalkeeping has been noticeable and welcomed. I have encountered few glitches or issues. The issue I did encounter was when my online Volta session became locked and I had to restart the game. As usual, the game has a super polish on all elements with bright, flashy screens and updated soundtracks. FIFA 22 is the best football game on the market and does have nice updates from the last version but, it isn't earth-shattering or new.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:\u00a0<\/strong>8\/10<\/span>","post_title":"FIFA 22 Review","post_excerpt":"That time of the year","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fifa-22-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:44:11","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:44:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206972","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206793,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-08-20 13:55:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-20 12:55:06","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Sucker Punch Productions<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong>\u00a0PS4,\u00a0PS5 (Reviewed)\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre: <\/strong>Action, Adventure<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Sony Interactive Entertainment<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe setting of the 13th century of the feudal era in Japan is brought to stunning realism with the Ghost of Tsushima. Jin Sakai, the samurai warrior who battles the horde of Mongol invaders led by Khotun Khan. Tsushima island is your homeland that is amid a bloody war. Jin and his clan must fight back to stop the invaders but at what cost?<\/span>\r\n\r\nGhost of Tsushima was originally released on PS4 in July 2020. The director's cut is the latest update in the original game. The game has the addition of a new island and some tweaks to the game.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"ghostoftsushima_dc1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ghostoftsushima_dc1.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nThe new island provides a whole separate story arc from the original game which is opened after Act 2, this doesn't take too long to delve into the new island.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe PS5 has a boost in terms of graphics and performance improvements, it does look even better on the PS5. It has two modes both at dynamic 4K, resolution mode which maintains 60 FPS most of the time and performance mode which is locked at 60 FPS. The game does make some really good use of the dual sense which does increase the sense of realism of the game. Ghost even looks more stunning on the PS5.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"ghostoftsushima_dc2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ghostoftsushima_dc2.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nThis game captures the stunning sense of Japan from the sights, the sounds, the people, the rituals, and the beautiful scenery. From battles on the beach, traversing the wooded forests to the snow-capped mountains. Jin progresses through the game like the changing of seasons, the horrors of war, justice, duty all wrestle within you as you fight the Mongol invasion. The environment is ever-changing from sunny days where the impressive Japanese architecture is meticulously recreated. The vibrant colours of flowers and the transition to autumn fill the screen with tons of gold, yellow, red, and brown. Animals inhabit the world and are just as present as the inhabitants of Tsushima who are caught between the samurai and the Mongols. The open world of this amazing island is your playground, and you can roam as you please. On the PS5 it is all a bit more stunning and realistic, the feedback from the dual sense also heightens the experience.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"ghostoftsushima_dc3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ghostoftsushima_dc3.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nGhost of Tsushima draws heavily from open-world adventure games. The core mechanics involve you navigating this intriguing island. As Jin discovers more of the island you discover more about his past, his insights on life, and what makes the life of the samurai. Your playstyle will dictate how you approach missions and battles. The game has a fantastic combat and fighting system, it's intuitive and simple but has a wide variety. Sword fights are a common occurrence with cinematics that enhance your immersion. The one-on-one combat is vivid and enthralling, you can feel every strike, the clash of swords, and the demise of an opponent in front of you. Very little mercy is shown through the game, vengeance underlies every action.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"ghostoftsushima_dc4\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ghostoftsushima_dc4.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nThe cinematography adds to your immersion in the game, the voice acting (subs or dubs) is superb and adds another sense of realism. Visuals, colours, and architecture allow for a stunning backdrop to an amazing story that has many twists and turns. The music, sound effects, and the environment transport you to a bygone era of folklore. This game transports you to another place and time with such realism and stunning gameplay with a well-thought story that underpins everything. Ghost of Tsushima combines fantastic storytelling with amazing visuals and action. It's a fantastic adventure game, a must buy. The improvements are minor and the integration of dual sense, they do improve the feel of the game. The additional new campaign mode does add some great new gaming content too.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:\u00a0<\/strong>9\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut Review","post_excerpt":"13th century of the feudal era","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:45:50","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:45:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206793","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206442,"post_author":"33","post_date":"2021-06-18 15:26:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-18 14:26:14","post_content":"Developer:\u00a0<\/strong>Out of the Blue <\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>PC, PS4 (Reviewed), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong>\u00a0Electronic puzzle game, first-person adventure<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Raw Fury<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe cosmic horror universe created by H.P. Lovecraft has already served as inspiration for several movies and games and now, developer Out of the Blue has decided to drink from this fountain, Call of the Sea, its action-puzzle title is based on the works of the famous writer.<\/span>\r\n\r\nYou play as Norah, a woman suffering from an unknown disease (some black spots on both hands and sometimes has a hard difficulty on standing up or walking). Call of the Sea invites the player to explore a mysterious island off the coast of Tahiti in 1934 and try to decipher the unexplained disappearance of an archaeological expedition. The group, led by Harry, searched the local ruins and legends surrounding the region for a cure for the strange condition that afflicts Norah, after a few months without any kind of news from her husband, she receives a package in the mail with an old photo, a key with the initials CW and a bizarre dagger. The mission seems simple at first: find him. However, there is more to his illness and this island than one might think at first.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"CalloftheSea_1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CalloftheSea_1.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nAs the plot unfolds, we discover more details about the unfortunate ending of those who dared to set foot on the island, how their sanity gradually ebbed away, and we are forced to help Norah make a difficult decision: live or love.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game has a great start! Directly linking to the great Cthulhu\u2019s lore, the opening\/beginning of the game is already amazing and very immersive.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game has so much care on its creation like some letters have a short cutscene to illustrate what happened in the letter, this kind of detail gets me every time. Another great thing is that those who had read the books will see a bunch of direct references! Like de Vinyl from \u201cThe Music of Erich Zann\u201d (One of my favourite tales by the way) or a newspaper talking about the family who lived on the farm from \u201cColour out of space\u201d. So, if you are included in this level of appreciation of Lovecraft\u2019s work, I strongly suggest you read everything! Another interesting writer to have a look at before you play is Julio Verne, I was lucky at this point, because I have read \u201cTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas\u201d, and the book talks about the wonders of the mysteries that are hidden in the deeps of the sea.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe graphics reminded me a lot of Bioshock 3, being half drawn and half 3D. It has a brilliant landscape, worth it to take a few minutes to appreciate it.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"CalloftheSea_2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CalloftheSea_2.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nEven though the games have this gigantic Lovecraft\u2019s atmosphere, it brings a beautiful and joyful scenario with lots of singing birds\u2026 colours\u2026 and sunlight. Well\u2026 most of it anyway it does get dark as you go. So, from the first moments of Call of the Sea, it is evident that the game is inspired by many classic works of literature. Here we have clear evidence pointing to Julio Verne and H.P. Lovecraft. So that being said, Verne brings the amazing and beautiful part of the unknown in the meanwhile, Lovecraft, brings the dark cosmic part, which was an excellent mix for me and the game did it with perfection, as it's not a Lovecraftian horror game, but it doesn't leave aside its mysteries and influences.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nCall of the Sea is divided into chapters where you'll have to unravel specific puzzles to have the means to solve an even bigger one that will give you the possibility to advance to the next part.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAssuming a didactic stance, the game starts the adventure calmly, with relatively simple challenges. However, as you progress into the island, the puzzles get more difficult with loads of \u201ccomplex\u201d puzzles that were made, so you take your time to solve them, they aren\u2019t that easy but also not impossible that you would get stuck for days on it if you get all the clues that the game always gives you. So, remember, don\u2019t play this game for the first time if you\u2019re in a hurry. The best thing about these puzzles is that they are extremely rewarding when solved.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"CalloftheSea_3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CalloftheSea_3.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nFor me that the only bummer I saw during the game, was the fact that you can\u2019t jump cutscenes nor dialogues, that\u2019s a bit annoying when you are playing the game for the second and third time.<\/span>\r\n\r\nNorah has a diary which is extremely important to keep track of the updates that she does, so you have a beautiful immersion during this amazing experience. Every time Norah sees something important, a new note will appear in her notebook, and it's with these tips that the player needs to unravel the problems to advance to the next area and understand more about Henry's fate and the evil that befalls our explorer.<\/span>\r\n\r\nA good feature of the game is the fact that you can save anytime and continue exactly where you were at the moment you saved the game.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe soundtrack and sounds during the game are all impeccable! They go perfectly with the game\u2019s atmosphere. My suggestion is that you play the game with a loud 5.1 Home heater or a good Headset, so you can feel the surroundings.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"CalloftheSea_4\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CalloftheSea_4.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nThe voice acting is amazing, every single one of them does an excellent job, and we are accompanied by their beautiful narration until the last minutes of a short but memorable game. Part of the charm that captivates us comes precisely from the exceptional dubbing of Cissy Jones, a veteran of electronic games. Don\u2019t get me wrong, the rest of the cast does a good job too, but Norah's is the soul of the game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nCall of the Sea was such a great surprise to me, from the first moment I saw a trailer I was intrigued with this game, being a huge fan of Lovecraft\u2019s work, I was \u201cpuzzled\u201d with this game and what it's about. When the opportunity of reviewing it, I was delighted to do it and the game gave me more than I was expecting from the beginning to the end of it, this is a 10 out of 10 game since you press \u201cStart a new game\u201d. I really hope that more and more games like this one keep coming.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nPs: Thank you Raw Fury for the opportunity of reviewing this game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong><\/span>10\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Call of the Sea Review","post_excerpt":"Action-puzzle","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"call-of-the-sea-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:50:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:50:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206442","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206418,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-06-16 20:17:56","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-16 19:17:56","post_content":"\r\nDeveloper:\u00a0<\/strong>Artdink<\/span><\/p>\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 (Reviewed)<\/span><\/p>\r\nGenre: <\/strong>Action, RPG\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\nPublisher:<\/strong>\u00a0ININ Games\/STUDIOARTDINK<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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\r\n\r\nThe gameplay is a homage to many classic retro shooters, you arrive on a level and you have to survive hordes of enemies. As you survive the hordes of enemies by dodging, killing and changing gravity, you will get access to power-ups to help you. The game is a mix of platformer and shooter but the ability to change gravity is unique and takes time to adjust to. Once you get used to the gravity mechanic, it adds a whole lot more to the game and elevates it from just a retro shooter. The gravity element is what makes the game stand out and novel. The game is chaotic, with limited level size filling up with tons of enemies. The shooter mechanics are superb and if you enjoy any shooters, this is a pleasure to play. The platform elements are decent but the main mechanics are gravity and shooters.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"gravityheroes2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/gravityheroes2.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nEach level and each character is rendered in beautiful pixel art. The art style is bright and pops off the screen. The level design is superb and each platform and design element is used to make the game feel even more action-packed. The explosions, the guns and the projectiles are all bright and add an extra sense of impact to the gameplay too. The soundtrack provides some upbeat music to keep you bopping along.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nWith fantastic gameplay elements, the art style and design add extra gloss to this superb shooter.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"gravityheroes3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/gravityheroes3.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nThe game does every game mechanic well, the shooter aspects are satisfying and challenging, there is a real sense of accomplishment as you progress through each level. The platforming elements are minimal but add another layer. The use of the gravity of mechanics is mind-bending at the start but makes the game stand out. It becomes a superb gaming mechanic the more you get used to it. Levels are fun and chaotic, the mix of all gaming elements make for a challenging but enjoyable play. The pixel art accentuates the gameplay and gives some needed style to the game. The game supports up to 4 players local multiplayer which means even more mayhem. This pixel art shooter gets a combination of gaming elements and design spot on, it's chaotic fun and addictive.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong>\u00a07.5\/10\u00a0<\/span>","post_title":"Gravity Heroes Review","post_excerpt":"Retro arcade 2D shooter","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"gravity-heroes-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:54:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:54:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206192","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206091,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-03-29 15:59:39","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-29 14:59:39","post_content":"![\"pumpkinjack1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pumpkinjack1.jpeg\")
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