https:\/\/www.humanoids.com\/y_catalog\/book\/id\/1135<\/a><\/p>\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\n","post_title":"Shy Ninja Review","post_excerpt":"Rena is a young pre-teen girl","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"shy-ninja-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:22:57","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:22:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206685","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206668,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-08-04 15:31:12","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-04 14:31:12","post_content":"Developer:\u00a0<\/strong>Acid Nerve<\/span><\/p>\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed) and Series S<\/span><\/p>\r\nGenre:<\/strong> Action, Adventure, RPG<\/span><\/p>\r\nPublisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Devolver Digital<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n
Death's Door follows the trial and tribulations of a soul reaper, crow, as you progress through a series of puzzle-filled and action-packed levels. You play as a crow who has a job to get souls from creatures you encounter. Your job soon becomes a massive adventure.<\/span><\/p>\r\nAs the crow reaper, you have assigned missions where you must collect the souls. The game starts in a sombre mood in a world lacking colour apart from the bright red sword you carry. However, before you know it the levels are filled with colours and you roam a plush world. The game does a fantastic job to tread between sombreness and being upbeat too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n![\"deathsdoor1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/deathsdoor1.jpg\")
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The game starts with minimal instructions. I enjoyed this as it allows the player to explore and get used to the game. However, before you can do that, you have your first boss battle which turns into a hack and slash. You use the trusty bright red sword to kill the swathes of enemies that you encounter. The game shifts from dungeons that are a mix of hack and slash to dungeons full of puzzles. The game manages to make both gameplay elements enjoyable and challenging. Each level, puzzle and enemy get progressively more difficult, the instructions and assistance are kept to a minimum so it's up to the player to figure out the nuances of the game. While this seems subtle, it makes the game much richer, and the gameplay experience is gripping. I found it difficult to stop playing the game once I started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\nThe bosses are amazing; there is a real sense of accomplishment when you beat them. The bosses are a strange combination of weird, funny, and just plain odd. They are wonderfully rendered and full of detail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n![\"deathsdoor2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/deathsdoor2.jpg\")
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I have to say I love the interconnected nature of each level. This gives a real feel that you are in a singular world and this helps to tie story elements too. Puzzles and unreachable sections become open as you progress through the game. The game does challenge the player to figure out what is available to do throughout the game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\nThe story is left purposely vague, and you will gather small morsels of information as you progress through levels and bosses. This helps to build up suspense, intrigue and tension. Each level helps to uncover more detail and builds the story into something of interest. The story has a mix of twists and turns with a beautiful soundtrack that helps to hammer the underlying theme.<\/span><\/p>\r\n![\"deathsdoor3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/deathsdoor3.jpg\")
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The NPCs and your interactions act as the humour in the game and provide light-heartedness to the sombreness in the game, they also help drive the narration of the game too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\nAs this game is an indie game, there aren't any voice-overs. This is the only thing I think is missing for me, but the gameplay and story make up for it.<\/span><\/p>\r\n![\"deathsdoor4\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/deathsdoor4.jpg\")
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Death's Door combines a wonderful action-based game with a whole host of puzzles to solve. It has a brilliant mix of hack and slash, a beautifully crafted world that is intriguing and a joy to explore. Every aspect of the game has been designed impeccably, every small element including level design should be applauded. It's a wonderful game that excels in all elements: gameplay, story, music score and fun. I thoroughly enjoyed the game from start to end, I just found the game design and gameplay refreshing and such a joy.<\/span><\/p>\r\nOverall:\u00a0<\/strong>9\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"Death's Door Review","post_excerpt":"Trial and tribulations of a soul reaper","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"deaths-door-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:48:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:48:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206668","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206655,"post_author":"38","post_date":"2021-08-03 15:20:05","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-03 14:20:05","post_content":"Starring:<\/strong> Jack Rowan, Louisa Harland, Nigel O\u2019Neill, John Lynch<\/span>\r\n\r\nDirector:<\/strong> Chris Baugh<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease Date:<\/strong> 6th August 2021 in UK and Irish cinemas<\/span>\r\n\r\nSurely you have all heard of Dracula, the renowned gothic horror novel by Dublin born author Bram Stoker. Famous around the world for his creation of a Vampire Lord, but where did this inspiration for the tale hail from? Well in the village of Six Mile Hill, a quiet countryside town somewhere in Northern Ireland. They believe the character was inspired by a local legend, known as the Abhartach. An evil creature known for draining people's blood dry, whose grave lies in the middle of a field, marked by a mound of stones.<\/span><\/em>\r\n\r\nThe truth of the legend is about to be tested, when tragedy strikes the small village. Against the residents wishes, a new bypass is to be built in the same field the gravesite is located. The first task is to destroy the Abhartachs gravesite - but are they willing to deal with the undead that rise against them?<\/span><\/em>\r\n\r\n![\"boysfromcountyhell1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/boysfromcountyhell1.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\n\u2018The Boys from County Hell\u2019 was such a surprising watch. Although at times it appeared quite cheesy, it was also very relatable in how the characters reacted to each of the horrific situations. Perhaps it\u2019s because I share the same kinship as the characters, as we all live on the same land although we are from either ends of the border. I feel that Irish viewers would get the best kick out of this movie, as I can\u2019t say how well it would be received by other nationalities. Would a British or American viewer get the same joke? Would they share the same humor as the characters? Do they know how culturally normal it is to go across fields home at night from the pub with a bag of cans in hand? Or even how \u2018normal\u2019 it was for fathers and sons to have a very bravado relationship. How many young people from nearly every village in Ireland once left their homes to travel abroad for work - from Australia to England, even the USA. This film certainly speaks to a generation and I\u2019m not afraid to say that it is in fact my own.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSo we begin with the trio of friends - Eugene, William and Claire. All of which are in their early twenties I would imagine, trying to get by in a small rural village. After a short fight on the way home between the two lads, a gruesome death happens to one of them. As the town mourns the loss of one of their young men, the family and friends are distraught. It isn\u2019t long after that the construction work for the new bypass has to begin in the same field that the Abhartach\u2019s grave is located. Aside from the three amigos, we are introduced to their wider family. From their parents, to the local drunkard, the Undertaker and the all important Barman! Above all we can never forget the very charismatic grizzly of a man - SP McCauley. Truly the best mate and drinking buddy an Irish man would ever need!<\/span>\r\n\r\nSo the comedy certainly comes from the characters and their reactions, to the intense violent attacks that continue to put their lives in danger. The horror lies in the details, how blood just pours from peoples eyes, out of houses and onto the streets. Its nightmarish how it all occurs. Not to forget the 'locals' that become 'infected\u2019 turn into feral creatures that just attack our construction crew. If we suddenly discovered that creatures like the undead existed, this film would be deemed so realistic it would be classed as a documentary into the events that took place in Six Mile Hill.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"boysfromcountyhell4\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/boysfromcountyhell4.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nThis isn\u2019t the first venduring for The Boys From County Hell, as it was originally a short film of the same name back in 2013. Director Chris Baugh and producer Brendan Mullin successfully crowdfunded a campaign for the 17minute short film that had a very similar story. Since then they have rewrote the script, got backing for a full length film and recast the majority of the roles, wth just Nigel O\u2019Neill from the original short returning for the role of Eugene's father.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThis \u2018Boys From County Hell\u2019 film had a fantastic cast, including Jack Rowan (Peaky Blinders, Noughts + Crosses), Louisa Harland (Derry Girls), Nigel O\u2019Neill (The Clandestine), and John Lynch (The Banishing, Isolation). The film was also recently played at this year\u2019s Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSo not only did this film cover some comedic moments, some savage fight scenes, gore, missing limbs and Daddy issues. It was also good craic to watch. I know it\u2019s cheesy at times, but sometimes that's all you need in a film. \u2018Boys From County Hell\u2019 could very well be the Irish version of \u2018Shaun of the Dead\u2019 in my books!<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\nReview by Vixen Ninetails<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"boysfromcountyhell2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/boysfromcountyhell2.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nIn the sleepy Irish town of \u2018Six Mile Hill\u2019, famously claimed by locals to have once been visited by the Irish author Bram Stoker himself, lives Eugene Moffat, a young man who mostly spends his days drinking pints with his friends or out of boredom, pranking tourists who come by to visit the gravesite of the ancient Irish vampire \u2018Abharlach\u2019, who is believed to be what inspred Bram Stoker\u2019s Dracula. But due to a personal tragedy, Eugene is forced to work with his no nonsense father, as part of his father\u2019s crew of road workers. All hell begins to break lose, when Eugene and the crew tears down a cairn, that is famously believed to be \u2018Abharlach\u2019s\u2019 final resting place, which causes Eugene alongside his father and the rest of his father\u2019s crew to soon realise, that they have now accidently awakened the ancient Irish vampire \u2018Abharlach\u2019. This suddenly becomes apparent, when they find one of their crewmates having been infected, so in order to survive the night, they must be forced to fight for their lives and for those living in their small Irish town.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u2018\u2019Boys from County Hell\u2019\u2019 (2021) is a horror comedy vampire film, that is set in Ireland, within the small Irish town of \u2018\u2019Six Mile Hill\u2019. Easing the tension caused by the intense gore filled start to the film, we are shown the beautifully peaceful landscapes of Ireland. The film soon introduces our main protagonist Eugene Moffat (portrayed by English actor Jack Rowan from Peaky Blinders), a young man who mostly spends his time with his friends in \u2018\u2019The Stoker\u2019\u2019, a local pub named after the Irish author Bram Stoker, who was rumoured to have once visited their local town. Eugene alongside his best friend William decides to con a tourist couple, who entered the pub, by offering to give them a tour to see the gravesite of a local myth by the name of \u2018Abharlach\u2019, an ancient Irish vampire, who was according to Eugene to be what inspired Bram Stoker\u2019s Dracula. When tragedy strikes, Eugene is forced to work with his critically distant father, as part of his father\u2019s crew of road workers. The film gives a mixture of horror, comedy and even drama elements, as it deals with serious topics such as coping with loss. The film starts to become action packed with some hilarious witty dialogue throughout, when Eugene and the crew tear down a cairn that is believed to be \u2018Abharlach\u2019 final resting place causing evil to break free. As one of their crewmates becomes infected, they with some hesitation at first on whether they are dealing with a vampire or a man high on drugs, soon will come to realise, that they must together fight off the evil and uncover how to end what they believe they accidently caused before it gets too late.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe film first introduces the main protagonist Eugene Moffat (Jack Rowan) as a somewhat of an unlikeable character at first, due to him and his friend William Bogue coning a tourist couple of their money, by offering to give them a tour to see the gravesite of the ancient Irish vampire \u2018Abharlach\u2019, which ended with them scaring the tourists for a laugh. Eugene is also shown at first to be quite hypocritical in his opinion, when he talks about his distaste for Bram Stoker\u2019s Dracula without even having read it. The film soon makes you sympathise with Eugene\u2019s character, making him more likable, especially as the movie goes on, we learn more about his life, such as a personal tragedy he had experienced and the distant relationship he has with his father, while also being blamed for things he had no control over and when he is forced to step up and fight, he becomes a leader and therefore someone to root for. The character of Eugene\u2019s father, Francie Moffat (Nigel O\u2019 Neill) comes across as a man who doesn\u2019t share his feelings, which has caused a strain in his relationship with his son, as he finds it difficult to show his softer side, as he can\u2019t even hug his own son, so instead he criticises his son\u2019s every move. The title of this film may also fool you, as the character of Claire McCann (portrayed by Irish actress Louisa Harland from Derry Girls) steals the show with her quick wit, as she is able to think on her feet and is a great ally to the rest of the crew. The comedic relieve is mostly delivered by the character of SP McCauley (Michael Hough), as through witty dialogue and his hilarious responses to what is going on around him, his character will give the audience a lot of chuckles in between the more serious moments.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"boysfromcountyhell3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/boysfromcountyhell3.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nI truly enjoyed this film, from its strangely intense gore filled opening to its hilarious witty Irish humour, that is delivered by a wonderful cast, whose relationships within the film feel real and aren\u2019t forced, making the film feel more realistic in tone. I loved that the film made the development of the characters have a realistic progression, especially with the relationship between Eugene and his father, as the movie doesn\u2019t have the usual movie trope of having a relationship fully change overnight, so this choice made the film have a sense of realism. The practical makeup affects looked frightening on both those who were infected and the ancient Irish vampire \u2018Abharlach\u2019. The film also showed quite well how strong those affected and \u2018Abharlach\u2019 himself were, from their quick attacks to hearing a loud thump when \u2018Abharlach\u2019 hits the ground, making him seem so strong, that it will be more of a challenge to defeat him. The film beautifully sets up its Irish tone, through showing the idyllic landscape of Ireland and through its wonderful mostly Irish soundtrack that includes songs such as \u2018Joyce County Celi Band\u2019, performed by the Irish rock band the Saw Doctors. While not only having Irish songs, the film surprisingly thrown in \u2018\u2019Dream Warriors written by Dokken, which is mainly known for being associated with Nightmare on Elm Street 3. The film was ultimately entertaining with a few twists and witty dialogue throughout, that was hilarious to watch, but at times I did feel that the more serious moments were pulled back with some of its witty dialogue, taking over those scenes. I was very impressed with the design of \u2018Abharlach\u2019, but with that I wanted to see more of him, which is both a negative aspect, while also being a positive aspect, as the film makes you stay in the moment, that you just don\u2019t want it to end too quickly.<\/span>\r\n\r\nI highly recommend watching \u2018Boys from County Hell\u2019 (2021), as I guarantee you will be kept engaged to the screen from start to finish, from its bloody intense gory action with witty comedic dialogue written throughout, that will ease the tension, that the drama aspect provides. This film is differently a unique take on the vampire genre, that will suck you back in, as this film shows that the vampire genre is not dead, as it can be taken surprisingly in new directions.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u2018Boys from County Hell\u2019 is \u2018\u2019a surprisingly unique gore filled witty twist on the vampire genre\u2019\u2019, that is directed by Chris Baugh, who directed 2017\u2019s Northern Irish Crime Thriller \u2018Bad day for the cut\u2019.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSpecial thanks to Vertigo Releasing, who has announced that \u2018Boys from County Hell\u2019 will be getting a theatrical release on the 6th of August 2021 in UK and Irish Cinemas.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Boys from County Hell Review","post_excerpt":"Horror comedy","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"boys-from-county-hell-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-05 12:25:34","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-05 12:25:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206655","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206609,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2021-07-27 18:04:11","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-27 17:04:11","post_content":"Starring:<\/strong> Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Jack Whitehall, Paul Giamatti, Edgar Ramirez, Jesse Plemons, Andy Nyman,<\/span><\/p>\r\nDirector:<\/span><\/strong> Jaume Collet-Serra<\/span><\/p>\r\nRelease date:<\/strong> 30th July 2021<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n
The year is 1916 and Lily Houghton (Emily Blunt) is an eccentric but talented and driven scientist\/ explorer. For many many years, there has been talk of a legend, which speaks of a mysterious flower called \u2018The Tears of the Moon<\/em>\u2019 which only blooms on The Tree of Life. Many people and countless expeditions have tried to find it but none have succeeded. The flower is said to cure any ailment and has so far been elusive to all. Lily is thought of very poorly by her peers and so she decides that she must journey to the Amazon, with the hope of finding the flower and using it to aid medical science. She and her younger brother, MacGregor (Jack Whitehall) journey to Porto Velho in Brazil to begin their search.<\/span><\/p>\r\nThey come across a boat captain named Frank Wolff (Dwayne Johnson) who agrees to help them with their quest, but only for the right price...<\/span><\/p>\r\n![\"junglecruise2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/junglecruise2.jpg\")
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Their search begins but it is not long before they realise that there are other very dangerous people looking for the flower too.. Who will get there first and at what cost?<\/span><\/p>\r\nThe movie is based on a ride at the Disneyland theme park and also on the iconic 1951 movie \u2018The African Queen\u2019 which starred Hollywood legends, Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn.<\/span><\/p>\r\n![\"junglecruise1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/junglecruise1.jpg\")
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This movie has everything you could possibly wish for when looking for an action adventure film, including lots of punch ups, a treasure hunt and an amazing array of baddies. People are already saying that it\u2019s a cross between Indiana Jones and Pirates of the Caribbean, which by anyone\u2019s standards can only be a good thing. With a fantastic cast, including the always amazing Emily Blunt, the chemistry between her and Dwayne Johnson is great and feels totally believable. There\u2019s twists and turns, chases and calamity, and it really feels like you\u2019re on a theme park ride.<\/span><\/p>\r\nThis has to be my movie of the year so far and ticks all the right boxes; great story, interesting characters, more action than you can shake a stick at and some amazing twists and surprises. Plus some great appearances by Andy Nyman (Ghost Stories), Paul Giamatti (Billions, Sideways) and Jesse Plemons (Breaking Bad\/ The Irishman).<\/span><\/p>\r\nA great movie to go to with your family or even just with your mates, this film <\/span>is going to<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> do great things in the box office over the Summer. Just make sure you see it on a big screen if you possibly can, and fasten your seatbelt! :)<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\r\n
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