John Hansen

Blasphemous review

Need to know What is it? A dark 2D MetroidvaniaExpect to pay:  $25/£20Developer: The Game KitchenPublisher: Team 17Reviewed on: Nvidia GTX 1070, i7-8700, 16 GB RAMMultiplayer: NoLink: Official site “Exemplaris Excomvnicationis.” I have absolutely no idea what these words mean,…

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla review

Need to know What is it? An enormous Viking RPGExpect to pay $60Developer UbisoftPublisher:UbisoftReviewed on i7 8700, RTX 2070, 16GB RAMMultiplayer? NoOut November 10Link assassinscreed.com Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is my favorite Assassin’s Creed, which is saying something considering it’s a…

The Pedestrian review

Need to know What is it? A 2.5D platform puzzler set within signs.Expect to pay $20/£15.49Developer Skookum ArtsPublisher Skookum ArtsReviewed on i7 9700K, RTX 2080 TI, 16GB RAMMultiplayer? NoLink Official site In those moments when your mind drifts away from…

The Suicide of Rachel Foster review

Need to know What is it? A mystery game about a woman uncovering her past in a huge hotelExpect to pay $20/£15Developer ONE-O-ONE GamesPublisher Daedalic EntertainmentMultiplayer NoLink Official Site Walking sims have carved their own little corner in video games….

Through the Darkest of Times review

Need to know What is it? The story of Nazi Germany, as experience by a fictional group of its citizens.Expect to pay $15/£13.49Developer Paintbucket GamesPublisher HandyGamesReviewed on GeForce GTX 1650, AMD Ryzen 5 3550H, 8 GB RAMMultiplayer? NoLink Official site…

Dragon Quest Builders 2 review

Need to know What is it? A creative building RPGExpect to pay $60/£50Developer Square EnixPublisher In-houseReviewed on GeForce GTX 1070, i7-7700, 16GB RAMMultiplayer? Up to 4 playersLink Official site Despite having an entire Island as my playground, to build up…

Children of Morta review

Need to know What is it? A story focused dungeon crawlerExpect to pay:  $22 / £18.49Developer: Dead MagePublisher: 11 bit StudiosReviewed on: 64-Bit Windows 7, Nvidia GeForce GTX 970, Intel i7-4790K, 16GB RAMMultiplayer: YesLink: Official site How much charm can…

Yes, Your Grace review

NEED TO KNOW What is it? The perfect game for anybody who likes to boss people around and pretend they’re rich.  Expect to pay $20/£16Developer Brave At NightPublisher No More RobotsReviewed on GeForce GTX 1650, AMD Ryzen 5 3550H, 8…

Review: Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated delivers on nostalgia fun

Image via THQ Turning back the clock is never easy, especially with video games, where remastered and fan-favorite titles from days past return reasonably regularly. Not every game needs to return, though, and some are better left as distant memories…

F1 2020 review

Need to know What is it? The official game of the Formula 1 2020 World Championship, with F2 too.Reviewed on: Windows 10 64-bit Home, Intel Core i7 10th Gen, 16GB RAM, NVidia GeForce RTX 2070. Price: $60/£45, with two further…

Daemon X Machina review

NEED TO KNOW What is it? A third-person mech combat gameExpect to pay $60/£50Developer Marvelous IncPublisher XSEED GamesReviewed on Ryzen 7 3700X, RTX 2060, 16GB RAMMultiplayer? Online PvP and co-op, up to 4 playersLink Official site Third-person mech blaster, Daemon…

Review: Doom Eternal is a bloody thrill-rush

Image via Bethesda While cornered by several powerful enemies and with only a handful of bullets left, the action never stops, and Doom Eternal’s ever-lasting adrenaline adventure delivers on a massive scale.  Not only does the action-focused journey leave you…