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<\/code><\/pre>\r\n","post_title":"Exit the Gungeon: Hello to Arms Reloads Review","post_excerpt":"Dungeon shooter","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"exit-the-gungeon-hello-to-arms-reloads-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:05:34","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:05:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205845","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205829,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-01-04 17:09:51","post_date_gmt":"2021-01-04 17:09:51","post_content":"
Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0Bloober Team<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Platforms:<\/strong> macOS, PS4, PS5, Switch, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed) |S<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Genre:<\/strong>\u00a0Adventure, Horror<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Bloober Team\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Observer: System Redux is a psychological horror thriller set in a futuristic cyberpunk world. You play the role of Daniel Lazarski (Rutger Hauer) an observer detective. You investigate an anonymous call and you follow this journey through this dystopian world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
The first thing is the striking visuals mixed with the mixture of cyberpunk elements, modified humans and a sense of unease of your surroundings. It's a first-person detective game where you have to get to the bottom of a series of strange events. As a neural detective, the key elements involve investigating crime scenes using your additional powers (human mods). There is one critical ability which is the ability to hack the minds of humans. Observer draws on this gameplay mechanic to help further the investigation. It's also used for dramatic effect to provide further tension, suspense and horror to the game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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The voice acting is superb, the interactions with NPCs is fantastic, there is an amazing amount of detail. Corridors and hallways are dimly lit, it's a dark world with neon lights that stand out. The artwork, levels and the whole game combines all the aspects superbly. The game is linear but there is a wonderful build-up of the atmosphere, tension and dread throughout. The voice acting and characters you meet make each interaction noteworthy and interesting. It all plays into this fantastic horror game. The tone, music, and effects all add to the air of uncertainty too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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I played on the Xbox Series X, this version has updated graphics (textures, models and effects), the graphics look superb and provides a much-needed update for next-gen consoles. PS 5 and Xbox Series X support 4K at 60 fps, this is with no ray tracing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Characters, details, voice acting and cinematics add a superb sense of dread, horror and an uneasy sense to the whole game. This game has a tense and thrilling atmosphere that underpins the whole game. It's eerie, moody and full of dread. The game gets the mix of cinematics and cyberpunk elements right. All the elements work amazingly well together.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Overall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n
<\/code><\/pre>\r\n","post_title":"Observer: System Redux Review","post_excerpt":"Psychological horror","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"observer-system-redux-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:06:33","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:06:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205829","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205798,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-12-22 14:58:50","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-22 14:58:50","post_content":"Developer:\u00a0<\/strong>TAITO<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong>\u00a0PS4, PS5 (Reviewed via backwards compatibility), Nintendo Switch<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong>\u00a0Action<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong>\u00a0ININ Games<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nI'd like to say I'm revisiting the nostalgia of Space Invaders when I played Space Invaders but it was before my time. I'm familiar with the series and the gameplay though. Space Invaders Forever contains three games Space Invaders Extreme, Arkanoid vs Space Invaders and Space Invaders Gigamax 4 SE.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSpace Invaders Gigamax 4 SE is a revisiting classic 1978 version of the game that boasts four-player gameplay too. The game is a loving rendition of the classic game. A little blocky spaceship at the bottom of the screen that has to survive the onslaught of the invaders. The graphics and gameplay are stripped and basic. Sound effects are of the 70's era, it's relatively slow-paced compared to the other two games. As you progress through the game you get to experience the modern version of Space Invaders with enhanced graphics and sounds.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nArkanoid vs Space Invaders hits differently as it's Arkanoid in the Space Invaders theme world. The music is loud, brash and full of dance beats. The game is more strategy as opposed to the shooter like the classic game. It has a real modern arcade game feel with the all-important boss levels. It has a real sense of satisfaction as you progress through the levels.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSpace Invaders Extreme is the updated version of Space Invaders that is my favourite of three games. The game is a mixture of psychedelic madness mixed with a dance soundtrack which is awesome, the gameplay has the classic downward scrolling invaders but in this game, you get an upgrade of powers and bonus levels too. The visuals are euphoric and the gameplay matches it with its frenetic pace. Gameplay-wise, I can't fault, it's just tons of fun, It's a throwback to old school arcade games. This game is also available in multiplayer too.<\/span>\r\n\r\nI was surprised how much the updated versions of the games hit the spot. The games are fun, bright and the soundtracks are fantastic. All three retro games are worth playing. I wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. It's nice to revisit a game with such great gameplay that's stripped back and super fun.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:\u00a0<\/strong>9\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Space Invaders Forever Review","post_excerpt":"Revisiting a classic","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"space-invaders-forever-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:06:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:06:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205798","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205781,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-12-15 14:59:54","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-15 14:59:54","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0NetherRealm Studios<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PS5 (Reviewed), PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre: <\/strong>Action, Fighting<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Warner Bros. Games<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMortal Kombat 11 (MK11) is the 11th incarnation of the goriest fighting game ever. It has a superb mixture of realism and amazing combat and there is next-console updates and new additional fighters available.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe visuals (dynamic 4K at 60 fps) and animation of the game stand out before anything else, the character design, voiceover, background and player movement is superb. I usually just button bash my way through fighting games but I did the tutorials to learn the moves. It was worth doing, the few hours put into the tutorials and training modes helped to immersive myself in a character (Liu Kang and Scorpion) and chain combos with a few special moves that I know. Once, I got a handle on a character or two, I decided to play the story mode which surprisingly is quite good and allows you to play as other characters. I don't know the whole back story. In this episode, Raiden (a lightning god) is over with a desire to make sure no evil makes it to the earth realm. He becomes power crazy, tainted by evil and starts pre-emptively killing people which leads to Koronika (a time lord) to put balance back into the world and kill Raiden and remove him from history. It was interesting and gave lots of details and some explanation around each character and their place in the Mortal Kombat world. Other modes like Crypt (where you search for unlockables and upgrades) and the Towers (where you play an ever-increasing number of enemies in return for coins and power-ups) will keep you occupied.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe gameplay is slick, fast and smooth. On the PS5, I did see the improvement from the previous-gen consoles, everything was slicker with higher frame rates. The load times are drastically reduced and it just feels more solid to play.<\/span>\r\n\r\nEach character has there own style, set of moves and fatality (finishing move). The finish moves are hyper-realistic and gore-tastic, they are quite sickening. Cinematic pre-rendered decapitations and extreme violence for which Mortal Kombat is known for is present and adds to the dark and sinister world you play. It's just great fun to play and there are 25 characters to play from, online modes, local modes and much more. As I haven't I played this in years, I'm nostalgic about the series and I thought this would taint my judgement, however, this game stands on its own two feet and uses the franchise to create a fun and ultimately slick game. If you want a good beat 'em up, you can't go wrong with this. With the new additional expansion packs, there is a roster of up to 37 characters to play with.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you own MK11 on the PS4 or Xbox One Consoles, you get the PS5\/Xbox series updates for free. There is crossplay available between all consoles which is fantastic.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAdditional Characters:<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Kombat Pack 1 includes Shang Tsung, Nightwolf, Sindel, The Joker, Terminator T-800 and Spawn and 25 additional character skins.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Kombat Pack 2 includes a huge array of new characters including Rain, Rambo and Mileena.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you have MK11 from the original release, the following add ons are available:<\/span>\r\n\r\nKombat Pack 2\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nMortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nKombat Pack 1\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nMortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Add-On Bundle incl. Kombat Pack 1, Kombat Pack 2 and Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Review","post_excerpt":"11th incarnation of the goriest fighting game ever","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"mortal-kombat-11-ultimate-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:07:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:07:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205781","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205289,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-09-08 17:03:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-09-08 16:03:12","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Sumo Digital Ltd, Lucky Mountain G<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One (Reviewed)<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> Action, Indie, Racing<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Curve Digital<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nHotshot Racing is a throwback to a genre of racing games in the 90s (Virtua Racing, Ridge Racer, and Daytona USA) when the low-polygon visual style dominated games. The underlying retro style sets the entire tone for the game. I love the retro style, the bright colours, and the arcade-style racing game that doesn't take itself too seriously.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game is an arcade-style drift racer, it's high paced, bright, and full of action. It's the opposite of the super-realistic games that have been at the fore lately. It has 16 tracks across 4 different environments which are fairly short and concise. There is an arcade mode, time trial, Grand Prix, cops & robbers, and drive or explode mode.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHotshot Racing reminds me of a mix of Virtua Racing and Daytona USA but upgraded for the current generation of PC and consoles. The game still relies on simple card models, character models, and level models. They all have a current generation of polish to them which brings them to life. The gameplay is super simple, there is an emphasis on steering, drifting, and accelerating. On your first play, it will take you a minute or so to get used to controls if not less. There is no need to have a definitive racing line that you must take, you are left to own your devices and devise your strategy. The addition of the car boost adds to the arcade \/ coin-op feel.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe arcade, Grand Prix, and single race modes pit you against 7 other competitors and the winner takes all. In the case of Grand Prix mode, the driver with the most points over 4 games is the winner. These are the standard racing modes but Hotshot has two other fantastic modes - Drive or Explode and Cops & Robbers. These modes turn this arcade racer into a party game. In Cops & Robbers, you have to catch and destroy the other cars, the drive or explode mode requires you to stay above a certain speed or lose (think of the film Speed). These game modes with their chaotic nature are amazing breaks from arcade racing and will breed longevity into the game. I would have liked to see more game modes and more tracks but I think the game proposition is more than worth it without the additional game modes and tracks.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Hotshot Racing contains a Boombastic and loud ass soundtrack that is loud and vibrant. It adds to the whole driving and racing experience. It plays homage to Ridge Racer and other arcade racers back in the 90s too. The speed of soundtrack and track changes as you progress through each race, the closer you get to complete the level, the more intense it gets building to a crescendo. The soundtrack is really well thought out and fits the game perfectly.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHotshot Racing also has the ability of 8 players online and co-op play too. One fantastic feature that many games miss is the ability to play multiplayer locally, Hotshot Racing allows for up to 4 players to play locally or in co-op mode. The Switch allows for LAN play too. These features add another level of fun to a super enjoyable game. The ability to both play online and locally adds to the party mode and game experience too.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHotshot Racing does a fantastic job of re-creating and improving the arcade racer. Its visuals are superb and the colours hit all the right notes. The characters, voice-overs, and general sound complement the game and make it more immersive. The addition of party games is a brilliant idea and executed superbly. The addition of more tracks and more party games is the only issue I have. The gameplay is fantastic and so easy to pick up and play. Ultimately the sense of speed and the combination of the soundtrack make this an impactful driving game.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0Overall:<\/strong> 8.5\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Hotshot Racing Review","post_excerpt":"Arcade-style racing game","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hotshot-racing-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:18:16","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:18:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205289","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205243,"post_author":"30","post_date":"2020-08-28 14:51:38","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-28 13:51:38","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Coatsink, Stumpy Squid, Fury Studios\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One (Reviewed)\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Raw Fury<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nKingdom Two Crowns<\/em> is a game from the Kingdom series. You may have heard of Kingdom: New Lands<\/em> which was a reworked version of the original game. As for Kingdom Two Crowns<\/em>, it\u2019s a sequel in the series. Kingdom Two Crowns<\/em> is a 2D side-scrolling strategy game developed by three developers: Coatsink, Stumpy Squid and Fury studios. The publisher of the game is Raw Fury who has published other games like Atomicrops<\/em> and Night Call<\/em>.<\/span>\r\n\r\nCooperative play is something that differs Kingdom Two Crowns<\/em> from its previous games. You can experience the wonders of the game by yourself or with a fellow friend, locally or online. I appreciate the new multiplayer feature as it heightens the game\u2019s level of fun. With the Dead Lands DLC (which is a free update to the game), players can switch between four new monarchs inspired by the game Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night<\/em>.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYou start your journey playing the role of a king or queen who rides atop their horse. You enter a realm in which you have to maintain your kingdom. Gold is very important in this game since it can be used to turn peasants into loyal subjects. You need to flourish your kingdom with many subjects and have them occupy a job to help defend your kingdom from the night terrors. As night falls, greedy creatures come out to steal your coins and crown, and once the crown is obtained by the pesky creatures, the kingdom has fallen. So it\u2019s important to recruit, hunt, and upgrade your kingdom. You can also explore the depths of the mysterious forests where you will find loot, structures, mounts, and more to help you sustain your kingdo<\/span>m.\r\n\r\nKingdom Two Crowns<\/em> consists of five different Islands. Each island has the same playthrough, where the Monarch establishes its permanent kingdom to survive the greed of the creatures. But the islands do differ from one another, both in size and difficulty. As you progress through the game and make your way to the next island, things will start to get more difficult. You will encounter new and stronger creatures that will try to steal your crown. For you to travel to other islands, you need a boat, and the boat on its own takes a while to repair. Once you are set and loaded on your island you can be ready to move on to the next island, but the longer you stay away from an island, your buildings begin to decay which can always make things very tedious.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe controls for Kingdom Two Crowns<\/em> are simple and minimal. As the game is a side-scrolling game, meaning that you go from one side to the other, the only moving controls are moving to the left and right. You then have other controls like a sprint, drop, pay, mount special, and monarch special. Overall the controls work very smoothly.<\/span>\r\n\r\nWhen first starting Kingdom Two Crowns<\/em> you are appointed with three \u201cgame skins\u201d to pick from. What this means is that you have the original art style and then you have a reskin of the game where it includes Japanese style elements to the game. The Japenese reskin is called Kingdom: Shogun<\/em>. What is interesting is that the Japanese style introduces things like a samurai as your character, a bamboo forest, different lighting, and other captivating details. The reskin of the game is very nice as it gives players a new perspective to look at. The other reskin is the Kingdom: Dead Lands<\/em> one, where the atmosphere is more dreary and ominous.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe art style of this game, in my opinion, is alluring. Everything is very minimalistic, but it works so well with its beautiful pixel art aesthetic. The attention to detail put in this game is also incredible. The reflection that you can see off your character in the water, the little fishes that jump everyone now and then. Everything in the game looks so calm and wonderful. The trees are ruffled and the lighting is so well set too. You can ride through the forest and have it be where the forest background has light shining through peaks of the leaves. The grass, even the roots in the dirt, the bunnies, and the overall style of the kingdom is perfectly designed.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOn top of that, the soundtrack and the sound effects are fitting too. I do have to say that the art style and sounds complement one another to create such a lovely atmosphere. Sound effects like the ping when the gold is used, the river running, the chopping of the trees, really helps the player feel like they are actually in the game. The music is also so calming, as you ride your horse through the forest, soft mellow music begins to play which sets this fantasy feel for the mood. The aesthetic of this game is beyond wonderful and so pleasing to look at and play with. It truly sits greatly with the standards of a \u201cKingdom\u201d.<\/span>\r\n\r\nKingdom Two Crowns<\/em>, is an extremely enjoyable, pleasant, strategic game that has an appealing feel and looks to make the player want to keep playing. The game gives a wondrous experience, which dives into a fantasy stylized atmosphere that can be worthwhile on your own or with a friend.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 9.5\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Kingdom Two Crowns Review","post_excerpt":"Build your kingdom","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"kingdom-two-crowns-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:19:46","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:19:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205243","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205186,"post_author":"30","post_date":"2020-08-12 13:05:14","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-12 12:05:14","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Monkey Moon, Blackmuffin\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, Switch, Xbox One (Reviewed)\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> Indie, Simulation\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Raw Fury<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nNight Call<\/em> is a developed by Monkey Moon and Blackmuffin. The game is published by Raw Fury who published other games including Atomicrops<\/em> and Kingdom<\/em>.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIn Night Call<\/em> you play as a Parisian cab driver. You are not a detective, nor a cop, just a \u201cregular\u201d cab driver. The experience between a driver and its passenger can be intimate, thus the knowledge that the driver holds from these differing conversations can be the key to cracking the case. Whilst in the midst of everything, you are scarred by an encounter you previously made with a serial killer on the loose. Due to your gloomy past, suspicions were directed at you, but you take it into account to help the police successfully identify the real criminal. You are given five suspects and your task is to gather as much relevant information as you can. This is done by conversing with your passengers, selecting certain suspects, or allocating locations on the map.\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe controls for the game are pretty straightforward. There is not much when it comes to the controls other than selecting items or moving things around. The necessary buttons that are needed to continue with the game show up at the bottom right of the screen.<\/span>\r\n\r\nNight Call<\/em> consists of three different case types. Each case has a difficulty selection that you can pick from. The three different cases all play similarly with some scenes repeating. There are five possible suspects from which you must identify the killer. The game can be difficult as sometimes the clues aren\u2019t helpful as they should be. The selection of the passengers on the map can be puzzling, it isn't clear what you are looking for to progress to the next step. Judging the passenger on their fare or destination doesn\u2019t always mean you will get some revelation. It\u2019s important to note that the mystery aspect of the game isn\u2019t as appealing after you have just played the game a few times.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThere's also a \"Free-Roaming\" game mode. Within this mode, players focus on the interaction between them and the passengers without the mystery aspect of the game. This game mode is interesting as you can encounter a lot of peculiar personalities.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe noir art style sets a mysterious, ominous mood that fits seamlessly with the style of the game. The black and white setting of Paris truly sets the atmosphere of the game. Many scenes are located in the cab, but you also have scenes in the studio and the gas station. The screen is cut into half, the bottom half looking like the inside of the cab while the other half is a map tracking the GPS. When you reach your destinations, the background will change, and other times you\u2019ll see rainfall. The subtlety of the art style works extremely well to set the mood of the game.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nI do have to say that both the soundtrack and the different scenes in the game very well complement each other. The soundtrack for Night Call<\/em> is soothing, for some scenes of course. The tone of the music fits well with the scene. Other times you will have scenes where a passenger is nearby threatening you and the music is rougher and intense. The soundtrack and the storyline really accompany one another to create a mysterious ambience.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAs stated earlier, this game is narrative-driven, meaning that every time a passenger is encountered or a clue is obtained you play the game with greater knowledge over the same story. This game involves a lot of dialogue, I'd like to see a feature to allow dialogue to continue without the need for pressing a button to progress the dialogue.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAnother interesting feature would be the clipart next to certain dialogues that you can pick from. When conversing with passengers you tend to get a couple of options to pick what to say. Sometimes, these options have different clipart indicating the tone that would be delivered. For example, smiling clipart indicates that the dialogue is meant in a funny, not so serious way. This is useful for narrative-driven games as sometimes your choices can have an effect on the other\u2019s response.<\/span>\r\n\r\nNight Call<\/em> is a great experience for anyone who likes a good mystery. Something about this game that should be applauded for is the narrative and the atmosphere. The in-game conversations flow so well. The authenticity created is immersive, and on top of that having to try to solve a murder mystery sets the bar high. There are certain things that can linger that experience, but nonetheless, the game is beyond compelling. From it\u2019s story to the corkboard full of suspects and clues, the experience really stands out.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 7.5\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Night Call Review","post_excerpt":"Can you solve the mystery?","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"night-call-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:20:56","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:20:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205186","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205170,"post_author":"30","post_date":"2020-08-07 14:24:07","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-07 13:24:07","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> SMG Studio, Devm Games<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One (Reviewed),\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Team17 Digital<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMoving Out is a cooperative moving simulation game developed by the Swedish studio DevM Games and Australian developer SMG Studio. The game was published by Team17 who have also published the well-known game Overcooked<\/em>. Moving Out<\/em> has similar characteristics to Overcooked<\/em> but with a different concept. <\/span>\r\n\r\nMoving Out<\/em> can be played both in single-player and multiplayer. You can have up to four players on the screen. The game does not support online multiplayer but the game is much more fun while playing local couch co-op. There are several characters that you can pick from as your mover. As you progress through the game you tend to unlock more. You also have an option to customize your character with different acces<\/span>sories, making the character selection more fun and \u201ccreative\u201d. <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe concept of the game is very straightforward. You are playing as movers that try to move objects into a truck while trying to work alongside very messed up physics. It doesn\u2019t matter if things break, or if you have to slap several things out of your way, as long as they get into the truck one way or another then you are very much successful. When playing a level there is a time limit in which you have to try and get the objects in the van. The more time you take the lower the rank you get. The game has up to 30 levels which vary in design, items, and other things. The game reveals secret objectives for each level after you finish playing that level. You can go back to the secret objectives by playing the level again. By completing the secret objectives you can unlock mini-games.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe controls of the game are straightforward. When starting the game you start off in a tutorial which explains the controls. The buttons include grab, emote, jump, throw\/slap, hints and moving around. The hint button is very useful as it shows which items require one person or two people to carry them. When in-game the controls can be frustrating especially when playing with another player. This is evident when two players are carrying an item through a tight area or enclosed space, for instance, a doorway or narrow hall. Players with diverging movement leave both players annoyed. The throwing control is also a bit finicky as the aim can sometimes make it seem like the item won\u2019t make it even though it does. Nonetheless, all the controls are easy to work with.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSomething interesting found in the game is the option of Assist Mode. As you progress through the game it gets more difficult and at times you very much would like to give up because it can get irritating. With Assist mode, players are able to adjust the different mechanics and the game difficulty. They can change options like having objects disappear on delivery whic<\/span>h saves up time by trying to get things to fit in the truck. Also, options like; having longer time limits, skipping a certain level if you have failed, and having the two-player items become much lighter so it's easier for one player to carry. Assist mode makes it easier for players to help themselves if they\u2019re stuck on a level to blow off some steam.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe art style of Moving Out<\/em> is very cartoonish but amusing to look at. Each level\/house has its own layout which is very well detailed from houses in space, to a normal one-person house. The map is very well designed making it easy for you to drive the truck around to the different houses on the map. The movers are also nice looking. In all, the game has this cartoonish look to it, (similar to Overcooked<\/em>) but it gives a realistic feel to it too. They have simple details like yanking wires when moving the fridge and breaking the screen of the TV when you drag it across the floor. These tiny details make the game very interesting.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe soundtrack of the game goes well with the feel of the levels. The normal house levels have amped up music playing in the background which goes well with the level. When playing a themed level, like the haunted house one, you have spooky but fun music playing which works very well with the level. I appreciate the different sound effects for each item when interacted with which creates a better atmosphere for the game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMoving Out<\/em>, in all honesty, is very fun is a game that everyone can play. Yes, at times it can get frustrating and challenging but being able to play a game with ridiculous physics with your friends or family, creates a very enticing feel. The mini-games and objectives add more to the game which increases the fun as well. If you enjoyed Overcooked then you\u2019ll definitely enjoy Moving Out<\/em>. It is a fun local co-op game that everyone can enjoy!<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Moving Out Review","post_excerpt":"Moving simulator ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"moving-out-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:21:16","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:21:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205170","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205041,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-06-26 12:04:52","post_date_gmt":"2020-06-26 12:04:52","post_content":"Developer:<\/span> <\/strong>Awesome Games Studio<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/span> <\/strong>PC, PlayStation 4, <\/span>Switch,<\/span> Xbox One (Reviewed)<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/span><\/strong> Comic Book Roguelite Action<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/span> <\/strong>Awesome Games Studio<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nFury Unleashed is a roguelite action platformer based in a comic book world, there are three comics that you will play through. Each chapter of the comic book contains levels that are randomly generated full of baddies and challenges to navigate. Fury Unleashed is a mix of an old skool shooter like Metal Slug and a platformer. Its default settings are set to hard difficulty. This can be changed for those who don't enjoy a tough roguelite game. The game can be played in either solo or co-op mode, I haven't had the chance to play it in co-op mode but would love to. The game includes a few key features that enhance the game and its playability. The game can be played as you desire, you can meticulously go through each chapter or you can be all out and attack the levels if you take the second approach you are rewarded with higher combos which in turn give you more ink (game currency) and healables. In turn, gaining ink and levelling up your character allows you to spend skill points that allow you to enhance your skills and attributes. This allows you to complement your playstyle as you see fit and as this game is tough, gaining skills and upgrading your character is required no matter which plays style you use.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe gameplay consists of battling, shooting, stomping, and meleeing through a varying number of frames in each level, you must navigate to the exit point of each level. The goal is to get through each level to face an end of the comic boss who is usually a huge nasty that occupies the majority of the screen. In the game you gain ink by killing enemies and beating challenges, the ink allows you to purchase in-game items that help you beat the game. More ink can be gained by chaining combos and killing enemies in quick succession too. You can buy new melee and guns throughout the game, each item having its pros and cons, you can choose which suit your style of play. The game action, enemies and levels flow well, the feeling of killing enemies and navigating the levels is smooth, action-packed and tons of fun. As you progress further into the game, the boss battles become more epic. The violence and gore are well suited for the game, there is huge fun and enjoyable element to the randomly generated levels as you must reply levels, it removes any sense of repetitiveness and just means every playthrough is unique.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOn the hard setting alone, the game is fiendishly tough, but every level completion is a huge achievement. It mixes the right amount of platformer and shoot 'em up. From the get-go, it's lots of fun and easy to pick up and play but hard to master which are usually the signs of the best games. It incorporates lots of elements like levelling up, character loadout and customisation with a beautiful game with lots of action. It's a sheer joy to play.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 9\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Fury Unleashed Review","post_excerpt":"Combo-driven rougelite","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fury-unleashed-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:22:15","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:22:15","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205041","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":204845,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-04-28 14:40:11","post_date_gmt":"2020-04-28 14:40:11","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Paul Cuisset<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, PlayStation 4 (Reviewed), Xbox One<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> Action, Adventure<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Microids<\/span>\r\nFlashback is the classic sci-fi platform adventurer from 1992, It was available on the Amiga, Megadrive and SNES just to name a few platforms. It has been brought back in the classic form which looks identical to the original version and an upgraded polished with a few extra features. The original Flashback was a standout title when first released, it was a mix of puzzle, platformer set in a sci-fi era. It was known for being extremely difficult and challenging. It stood out from the crowd between the mix of graphics, game design and sci-fi themes.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe 25th-anniversary edition brings it back in its original glory with all the same challenges, it's tough and frustrating. I think the most obvious thing that will hit you as a gamer is the level of precision required to play the game, for a modern gamer, you will find the controls clunky and the majority of the gameplay is affected by this. There is a real frustration that the character doesn't react to your commands, this is where the learning curve is quite extreme. As there are two versions of the game original and the updated version, you will find tutorials and the ability to rewind gameplay in the updated version, the original isn't forgiving at all. From my perspective, the insane level of difficulty and the very realistic character design and movement made this a stand out game. The addition of the sci-fi elements really combined the game fantastically well. For someone not travelling down nostalgia lane, I would recommend the updated version as the rewind and tutorials will make the game more enjoyable and reduce the learning curve of the game. It makes it a less frustrating experience. Those who want to bathe in nostalgia should play the original version.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe game level design is intriguing (when the game was made), the levels consist of a series of frames connected in a sequence, in essence, a series of stills which you navigate but the interesting aspect are enemies can also traverse the series of frames too and follow you which wouldn't happen in other games around this time from what I can remember. Flashback has a key number of items that made it unique and ultimately very successful - game design, realistic movement, difficulty level and the transition from different stages in each level. \u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt's hard to judge Flashback against the current crop of similar titles, it was made in a different era and gaming landscape. It does a lot well but from a modern gaming perspective even I found controls clunky and responsive which was frustrating. Modern games are more complex due hardware and software updates and the progression of software over the last 20 years. Flashback is enjoyable but very challenging, I really enjoyed it from a nostalgic perspective and to see how it compares to the modern game however it does show it's age. If you are looking for a nostalgic kick this an excellent game. I'm not sure if modern gamers will derive the same feeling of warmth from playing it. I would still recommend a play-through, it's a classic.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Flashback 25th Year Anniversary Review","post_excerpt":"Conrad B. Hart wakes up with amnesia","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"flashback-25th-year-anniversary-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:23:52","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:23:52","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=204845","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":204723,"post_author":"33","post_date":"2020-03-27 13:48:06","post_date_gmt":"2020-03-27 13:48:06","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Two Point Studios<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PlayStation 4 (Reviewed), Switch, Xbox One<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> Simulation<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> SEGA<\/span>\r\nFirst of all, I\u2019d like to thank this website ComicBuzz for giving me the opportunity of playing one of my childhood favourite games ever Theme Hospital. Two Point Hospital (or for me Theme Hospital 2.0) is a game where you build up a hospital from nothing to a masterpiece as you design the most beautiful \u2013 or functional \u2013 healthcare operation in the whole of Two Point County, it has its origins back to 1997 as it's a spiritual successor to Theme Hospital developed by Bullfrog Productions.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game starts with a non-optional tutorial (that is very complete and informative), the game is based on a 3 stars rating system, in which you unlock different regions after accomplishing the goals on each level\/region, so if you accomplish certain goals you get a star, a 3-star rating being the maximum stars you can get. For every hospital foundation, you can give it any name that you want if you\u2019re not happy with the default name. The game\u2019s menu is very simple and easy to go through to find whatever you are looking for. <\/span>Every time you conquer a star you unlock more stuff (e.g. every star you receive for your hospital it unlocks a specific item, but if you restart the level and get the same star again you won\u2019t receive a new item\u2026 I tried). I was going to write a small complaint about the game with the way items are controlled, I was going to do an item control sum-up showing that I don\u2019t have to press x and select pick up to move an object all I have to do is hold x and it will pick up the item. <\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe game diseases are the high point of this game. They go from people thinking that they are Freddie Mercury to people who think that they are clowns, every treatment room has at least two very detailed animations for each disease. <\/span>\r\n\r\nWhen playing the game, you have to be very aware of your employees, for example; staffroom, food, drinks, payment, training, promotion, etc. Whilst on this subject the rooms have a lot of customization, I mean\u2026 there are way too many items to unlock (that's not a complain) and that goes from the number of staff you want working in each room (for example at the fractured ward I suggest at least two staff there) to the decoration and objects that actually can help the room by improving diagnoses or treatment. If you are getting short on money always keep in mind that you can borrow some but keep your both eyes on these loans\u2026 they can be your end. <\/span>\r\n\r\nThe hospital\u2019s organization only depends on you, I like to do areas based on the types of diseases\u2019 treatment\u2026 it gives me a clear view of the hospital and helps me to keep an eye on everything. <\/span>There is always something to do\u2026 water plants\u2026 empty bins\u2026 repair expensive machinery\u2026 the list goes on you\u2019ll see. Btw! Check your machines like all the time and if they catch on fire you have to buy a new fire-extinguisher and also\u2026 Some natural disasters may happen\u2026 and that leaves broken machinery.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game\u2019s graphic design is very similar to the 1997 game, a bold move\u2026 but it worked perfectly because it gives you a great and warm nostalgic feeling. The game could have invested more on cinematics.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHere I just want to give you some tips before even start playing, those tips will help you to avoid some not necessary disappointment. The tips are; <\/span>\r\n1- Changing the location of the rooms is free so don\u2019t worry too much about logistics at the early game (but remember, if you move a room every activity that was happening there stops immediately). <\/span>\r\n2- Pay attention to the queues because they inflict directly on your revenue. <\/span>\r\n3- Invest in your hospital attractiveness by spreading posters, plants, etc. <\/span>\r\n4- Training staff is necessary to elevate their potential and to increase the cure rate and your hospital value. <\/span>\r\n5- When everything looks chaotic (and it will happen), keep calm and try to fix it, the game is not trying to make you fail it is only giving you challenges to explore the complete experience that the game developed for you, but pay attention to your hospital or you will fail. <\/span>\r\n6- Keep it simple in the early game, remember that you can change the locations of the rooms for free. <\/span>\r\n7- If you get a challenge like build a level 5 room you can just build it, complete the task, get your reward and then sell the room with zero money loss. <\/span>\r\n8- An awesome tip that I have for you guys is to specify your staff\u2019s assignment, that way you can manage your employees easily. <\/span>\r\n9- Careful with the prices\u2026 if you get them too high your reputation will fall fast and vice versa if you reduce your prices. <\/span>\r\n10- The kudosh coin is for you to unlock items. <\/span>\r\n11- Try to always build level 5 rooms and it\u2019s not a bad idea to throw a coffee maker in each room\u2026 just saying. <\/span>\r\n12- Remember to control the temperature of the hospital by installing radiators or air conditioners all over the hospital buildings.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe radio keeps playing music and from time to time some local news will give you an overview of what is going on in your region, keep your ear tuned because de commercials are very funny (not like Vice City funny but good enough), also pay attention to the receptionist\u2019s voice, she tells you everything that is going on at your hospital for example; who is needed in which room, alert for ghosts or fire, etc (oh! and some jokes too hahaha). <\/span>A weird thing is that the game\u2019s audio options only involve English and German\u2026 what\u2019s that all about? <\/span>The music that the radio plays constantly is perfect for the genre of simulation and it also has a pinch of nostalgia.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nI wanna start by talking about the Healthcare Award Ceremony it is awesome! Nice touch guys! Now for the game, for me the hardest thing to do was to manage my staffs, this training thing is really hard to keep up and if you don\u2019t\u2026 it will be impossible to get the third start\u2026 simple like that\u2026 I personally miss the cinematics that they had in Theme Hospital when you finish all the goals in a hospital and you are moving to the next goal or when you went bankrupt, they showed you a short cinematic with something funny on it. Now just a short comparison to the diseases with the older version of the game (Theme Hospital) they are very similar but not, all the same, I think that the creativity kept the same level. <\/span>\r\n\r\nSomething that I learned was that if you have the money to expand your hospital. Do it and also that the first levels are easy to get 3 stars. But from trouble in tumble on\u2026 you really need to administrate everything very carefully on your hospital. <\/span>\r\n\r\nThis game gets you hooked very easily but it can get a bit frustrating when your hospital\u2019s value starts to decrease. For a simulation game, it shouldn\u2019t be That hard to get all the 3 stars\u2026 but you know\u2026 that\u2019s just my opinion.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 7.8\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Two Point Hospital Review","post_excerpt":"Design stunning hospitals","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"two-point-hospital-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:25:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:25:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=204723","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":204709,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-03-23 15:30:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-03-23 15:30:12","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Studio Nanafushi<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PC, PlayStation 4 (Reviewed), Switch<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> Action, Indie<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Marvelous Europe<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDead or School is a fantastic side-scrolling shooter\/beat 'em up. It's a highly stylized Japanese cartoony adventure that is big on the zombie survival theme. You are Hisako who has been forced underground due to the zombie apocalypse. She must fight the zombies and return to her life above ground. If you have ever been to Tokyo you will recognize a whole host of subways you must battle out of. You are equipped with an array of guns to fight the horde.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nI have to say the animation is stunning and there is real detail to every cut scene, level and conversation in the game. There is a real cinematic feel to the cut-scenes and in-game story too, The graphics and level design add to the sense of this apocalyptic world Hisako inhabits, there is a contrast from the character animation of main characters and gruesome zombies. The main characters are bright and have that amazing manga\/anime style with a colourful design, as opposed to the zombies which are dark, creepy and scary. This dichotomy really permeates the whole game and gives a sense of foreboding. The level design is a mix of underground stations ruined by the zombies and other end of world events, you must navigate from subway station to subway station to fight zombies.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThere is a solid and enjoyable levelling up system through the game, each level you progress through will allow you to gain sufficient points to level up, you can customise your loadout and improve and upgrade your guns too. The gameplay hits that sweet spot between 2.5D shooting while having enough puzzles and platform aspects to keep you going. While the zombies can get a bit tedious, mid-level and end-level bosses break up the gameplay superbly. I have enjoyed many 2.5D shooters and beat em ups, Dead or School with its fantastic visuals and stunning character design add for a satisfying and rewarding experience. The story is particularly bad in Dead or School, it's a case of it's so bad that is good. Lots of elements of horror present throughout.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt's a really slick and beautifully presented game, the mechanics are straightforward and you will be flying along in no time. I would like\/prefer an option where you could skip the cut scenes quicker and an entire audio narration would have been ideal. These are small gripes in an otherwise enjoyable experience.<\/span>\r\n\r\nI would recommend a venture into the underground world Dead or School with Hisako.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 7.5\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Dead or School Review","post_excerpt":"Fight for survival ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dead-or-school-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:25:26","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:25:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=204709","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":42},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};