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Obduction review – beautiful, difficult, captivating

Obduction review – beautiful, difficult, captivating

game review02 September 2016

A first-person adventure game that’s neither survival nor horror? Obduction draws from the classics of the genre as a spiritual successor to the Myst series.

Obduction review – beautiful, difficult, captivating
Worms WMD review – Going back to Armageddon

Worms WMD review – Going back to Armageddon

game review24 August 2016

Worms WMD is a perfect mix of the old and the new, especially since this game is closest to bringing back the experience of the best installments in the series while introducing some new stuff at the same time.

Worms WMD review – Going back to Armageddon
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review – lesser sibling of Human Revolution

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review – lesser sibling of Human Revolution

game review23 August 2016

Developing a sequel that surpasses the original is always a challenge. In case of Mankind Divided, the goal was partly achieved. While the gameplay hits all the right notes, the plot leaves something to be desired.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review – lesser sibling of Human Revolution
No Man's Sky Review – in space no one can hear you yawn

No Man's Sky Review – in space no one can hear you yawn

game review19 August 2016

Despite the community’s great expectations, or perhaps exactly because of them, No Man’s Sky painfully disappoints – vast but random, seeking diversity yet repetitive, and sometimes glaringly different from what the trailers promised.

No Man's Sky Review – in space no one can hear you yawn
This is the Police review – game about police we've all been waiting for

This is the Police review – game about police we've all been waiting for

game review27 July 2016

Do you think that being the chief of police is a simple and relaxing job? If so, This is the Police will quickly change your mind, and it will do so in style.

This is the Police review – game about police we've all been waiting for
Bohemian Killing Review – great idea with poor delivery

Bohemian Killing Review – great idea with poor delivery

game review26 July 2016

We’ve looked into the case of Alfred Ethon, the main actor of the legal drama by Polish developer, The Moonwalls. Does Phoenix Wright have anything to be afraid of?

Bohemian Killing Review – great idea with poor delivery
Pokemon GO Review – Poor game, but a social phenomenon

Pokemon GO Review – Poor game, but a social phenomenon

game review22 July 2016

Pokemon GO needs a lot of improvements. Many things are altogether missing from the game. But it’s already obvious that it will be one of the greatest successes not only in mobile gaming, but also in the whole video game industry.

Pokemon GO Review – Poor game, but a social phenomenon
Crush Your Enemies Review – Barbarians on tour

Crush Your Enemies Review – Barbarians on tour

game review13 July 2016

Citizens of idyllic fantasy lands, beware! A horde of not-so-civilized individuals have escaped the dungeons of a Polish studio, Vile Monarch, to pillage and plunder!

Crush Your Enemies Review – Barbarians on tour
Inside Review – enthralled by the creators of Limbo

Inside Review – enthralled by the creators of Limbo

game review07 July 2016

For the last couple of years Playdead have been working hard on a new title, a follow up to the success of Limbo. Inside is the outcome. This is a gloomy journey of a little kid into the world of unethical human experiments.

Inside Review – enthralled by the creators of Limbo
The Technomancer Review – Spiders studio gather momentum

The Technomancer Review – Spiders studio gather momentum

game review28 June 2016

Spiders studio are pretty experienced with RPGs, but they aren’t really adept at them... Or at least that was the case until now – The Technomancer seems to indicate that soon, practice will make the creators of Mars: War Logs and Bound by Flame perfect.

The Technomancer Review – Spiders studio gather momentum
The Solus Project Review – a flawed space odyssey

The Solus Project Review – a flawed space odyssey

game review22 June 2016

We review The Solus Project, an independent space adventure game aspiring to be a survival sandbox. Does the story taking place on planet Gliese-6143-C have a chance to conquer the universe?

The Solus Project Review – a flawed space odyssey
Chernobyl VR Project Hands-on – paying a visit to the contaminated Zone

Chernobyl VR Project Hands-on – paying a visit to the contaminated Zone

game review21 June 2016

When visiting The Farm 51’s HQ, we’ve had the opportunity to try out the virtual tour of the desolate Chernobyl. Although not a game, it enables you to taste the post-apocalyptic atmosphere of the place and learn a couple of things in the meantime.

Chernobyl VR Project Hands-on – paying a visit to the contaminated Zone
Hearts of Iron IV Review – The Art of War

Hearts of Iron IV Review – The Art of War

game review08 June 2016

After seven long years, Hearts of Iron makes a big comeback. Ladies and gentlemen, the season for sleepless nights full of orders, international schemes, and endless taste of defeat is now officially open!

Hearts of Iron IV Review – The Art of War
The Way Review – revive your love in pixel art

The Way Review – revive your love in pixel art

game review03 June 2016

Drawing inspiration from cult classics such as Another World or Flashback is a commendable thing to do. Still, is this simply a marketing ploy or did the creators actually succeed at bringing back the spirit of these great ‘90s games?

The Way Review – revive your love in pixel art
Total War: Warhammer review – Old World in new garments

Total War: Warhammer review – Old World in new garments

game review31 May 2016

Warhammer + Total War is among the most basic mathematical equations – come to think about it, it’s actually surprising that it took that long for Creative Assembly to finally make this game. Today we know that it was totally worth the wait.

Total War: Warhammer review – Old World in new garments
The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine Review – A fairy-tale duchy tinged with blood

The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine Review – A fairy-tale duchy tinged with blood

game review25 May 2016

With its second expansion the Witcher 3 franchise bids us farewell – at least for a while. The idea to send the witcher on a trip to Toussaint proves to be a great call and an amazing idea for a closure of sorts.

The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine Review – A fairy-tale duchy tinged with blood
Stellaris Review – Paradox conquers outer space

Stellaris Review – Paradox conquers outer space

game review14 May 2016

The long-awaited Stellaris has taken over the universe… and Steam. Devs from Paradox have created an amazing space 4X game. And despite some shortcomings, it’s hard not to get hooked on it.

Stellaris Review – Paradox conquers outer space
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Review – The best PS4 exclusive on the market

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Review – The best PS4 exclusive on the market

game review05 May 2016

After several years of living in peace, Nathan Drake is back to embark on his last grand adventure. Is A Thief's End as good a conclusion as we hoped it would be?

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Review – The best PS4 exclusive on the market
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Review – Age of Sail 40K

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Review – Age of Sail 40K

game review02 May 2016

The already impressive number of productions set in the Warhammer 40K universe has just been augmented with another interesting title. Battlefleet Gothic: Armada – a digital rendition of a 1999’s board game – is some truly good tactical RTS.

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Review – Age of Sail 40K
Offworld Trading Company Review – raging capitalism on the Red Planet

Offworld Trading Company Review – raging capitalism on the Red Planet

game review28 April 2016

Offworld Trading Company provides a breath of fresh air much needed by the RTS genre. Developed by Soren Johnson’s Mohawk Games, this game lets you conquer Mars using stocks, industrial sabotage, price wars, and book cooking. And it's fun!

Offworld Trading Company Review – raging capitalism on the Red Planet
The Banner Saga 2 Review – the Nordic journey continues

The Banner Saga 2 Review – the Nordic journey continues

game review22 April 2016

The success of the first Banner Saga – an unusual video game resembling a Nordic tale – has raised hopes of the fans for an equally satisfying sequel. It looks like the newest production from Stoic Games is going to meet those expectations.

The Banner Saga 2 Review – the Nordic journey continues
Ashes of the Singularity Review – strategy, tactics, and bipolar AI

Ashes of the Singularity Review – strategy, tactics, and bipolar AI

game review19 April 2016

Ashes of the Singularity certainly delivers on what it promised: colossal engagements with thousands of units. The question is whether it’s enough to call it a truly unique RTS.

Ashes of the Singularity Review – strategy, tactics, and bipolar AI
Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear Review – The Return of the Aged King

Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear Review – The Return of the Aged King

game review15 April 2016

After more than a dozen years of waiting, we are given one more relevant chapter in the history of Bhaalspawn and Baldur’s Gate. Relevant, because Siege of Dragonspear turns out to be perfectly worthy of representing the iconic brand.

Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear Review – The Return of the Aged King
Samorost 3 Review: A fairy-tale journey through images and sounds

Samorost 3 Review: A fairy-tale journey through images and sounds

game review06 April 2016

The Czechs at Amanita Design have invited us on a journey through fantastical worlds. This fascinating experience will be a source of delight to those who value aesthetics and attention to detail above all else.

Samorost 3 Review: A fairy-tale journey through images and sounds

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