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A grand sequel, this game is an improvement over the first game in every single way.
I'm very satisfied with the fantastic set-pieces and the high amount of action, some pretty cool moments here and there.
The biggest improvement here is the gameplay, it's more accessible, and feels grounded with additional mechanics that make it feel more like a survival game where you have to manage your resources.
As for the puzzles, they're awesome, every puzzle is creative and very unique, all in all very enjoyable.
The side content is more than enough, the game is overall very complete and there are many things you can do. Exploration is one of the game's strongest points, there's a good amount of side quests to do, tombs to raid, secrets to uncover and collectibles to find.
What didn't really surprise me is the overall story. It's very similar to the first game in some ways but it's not as dark, and the writing is straight up weak, predictable plot twists and characters making questionable decisions.
Last but not least, this is my favorite version of Lara Croft, I think she looks the best in this game, and she's very likeable.
This is my favorite Tomb Raider game.
Final Rating: "Very Good" ~ 7.5/10.
I'm very satisfied with the fantastic set-pieces and the high amount of action, some pretty cool moments here and there.
The biggest improvement here is the gameplay, it's more accessible, and feels grounded with additional mechanics that make it feel more like a survival game where you have to manage your resources.
As for the puzzles, they're awesome, every puzzle is creative and very unique, all in all very enjoyable.
The side content is more than enough, the game is overall very complete and there are many things you can do. Exploration is one of the game's strongest points, there's a good amount of side quests to do, tombs to raid, secrets to uncover and collectibles to find.
What didn't really surprise me is the overall story. It's very similar to the first game in some ways but it's not as dark, and the writing is straight up weak, predictable plot twists and characters making questionable decisions.
Last but not least, this is my favorite version of Lara Croft, I think she looks the best in this game, and she's very likeable.
This is my favorite Tomb Raider game.
Final Rating: "Very Good" ~ 7.5/10.
2013
A dark and brutal tale of a lone survivor.
This is a fascinating Tomb Raider origin story, even though I was never really interested in these games, I now consider myself a fan of the Tomb Raider franchise.
The gameplay is great, many tools to use and weaponry to unlock, combat is fast and fluid, climbing is fun and the puzzles are decent.
The Tombs are cool for the most part but unfortunately there aren't many of them. However, there are some open world elements, you can explore the island for secrets and collectibles, which I enjoyed.
Now the plot, it's just mediocre. It has some fantastic action-oriented moments, but for most of the time I didn't find myself attached to the story or the characters, and I didn't like the main villain.
Also there are way too many Quick Time Events, and combined with the linear main story, there's no replay-ability, some sections are straight up exhausting to go through.
Lara Croft carries this game, she is an exceptional female protagonist and goes though some messed up things, and she's easily the highlight of the game.
Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.
This is a fascinating Tomb Raider origin story, even though I was never really interested in these games, I now consider myself a fan of the Tomb Raider franchise.
The gameplay is great, many tools to use and weaponry to unlock, combat is fast and fluid, climbing is fun and the puzzles are decent.
The Tombs are cool for the most part but unfortunately there aren't many of them. However, there are some open world elements, you can explore the island for secrets and collectibles, which I enjoyed.
Now the plot, it's just mediocre. It has some fantastic action-oriented moments, but for most of the time I didn't find myself attached to the story or the characters, and I didn't like the main villain.
Also there are way too many Quick Time Events, and combined with the linear main story, there's no replay-ability, some sections are straight up exhausting to go through.
Lara Croft carries this game, she is an exceptional female protagonist and goes though some messed up things, and she's easily the highlight of the game.
Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.
I'm emotionally conflicted about this game.
Did I enjoy it? Well... yeah... but not really...honestly it's not even a good game, it's actually a terrible game, it does everything a game needs to do in a very bad way, and it's just not meant to be a fun experience overall, yet I still believe that it's not a bad game.
At first, I enjoyed the gameplay more than the story, walking actually feels nice, having to be careful about the terrain, managing my cargo and exploring the world felt really cool. Sure there are many annoying mechanics, but if you're careful enough, it's relaxing.
The driving is kind of weird though, sometimes it's alright but most of the time you end up getting stuck on rocks and it can get irritating, so there are moments where walking is the superior option.
There are many gadgets and tools to use, you can even create bridges and roads, and that's great but the game never really explains how to actually do it, so I ended up walking or using a vehicle. I did take advantage of the online features though, which are pretty helpful but nothing special.
Now, for the story, I don't know what to say except from the fact that it's very confusing, especially the first half of the game, so many unanswered questions, bizarre scenes and things that don't make sense at all. It's honestly quite funny, and I was very desperate to get to know more and more, but in the end... the story did make more sense, and it got better, but many things still confuse me, it's a complicated story and the characters are interesting, but there's just so much information, you can easily lose track of what's happening, mostly because the last few hours are just non-stop cutscenes and explanations upon explanations. I got to admit though, the plot twists near the end, and the emotional scenes actually made me appreciate the story more.
I don't know if I even recommend this game to anyone, it's truly one-of-a-kind, a unique experience like no other, and even though it's a mess of a videogame, it's just something else.
Final Rating: "Almost Good" ~ 6.5/10.
Did I enjoy it? Well... yeah... but not really...honestly it's not even a good game, it's actually a terrible game, it does everything a game needs to do in a very bad way, and it's just not meant to be a fun experience overall, yet I still believe that it's not a bad game.
At first, I enjoyed the gameplay more than the story, walking actually feels nice, having to be careful about the terrain, managing my cargo and exploring the world felt really cool. Sure there are many annoying mechanics, but if you're careful enough, it's relaxing.
The driving is kind of weird though, sometimes it's alright but most of the time you end up getting stuck on rocks and it can get irritating, so there are moments where walking is the superior option.
There are many gadgets and tools to use, you can even create bridges and roads, and that's great but the game never really explains how to actually do it, so I ended up walking or using a vehicle. I did take advantage of the online features though, which are pretty helpful but nothing special.
Now, for the story, I don't know what to say except from the fact that it's very confusing, especially the first half of the game, so many unanswered questions, bizarre scenes and things that don't make sense at all. It's honestly quite funny, and I was very desperate to get to know more and more, but in the end... the story did make more sense, and it got better, but many things still confuse me, it's a complicated story and the characters are interesting, but there's just so much information, you can easily lose track of what's happening, mostly because the last few hours are just non-stop cutscenes and explanations upon explanations. I got to admit though, the plot twists near the end, and the emotional scenes actually made me appreciate the story more.
I don't know if I even recommend this game to anyone, it's truly one-of-a-kind, a unique experience like no other, and even though it's a mess of a videogame, it's just something else.
Final Rating: "Almost Good" ~ 6.5/10.
Finally, a true next-generation videogame experience.
After that disappointing "Remake" of 2016 I was honestly worried about the future of the series, I mean, I was excited for this game but I couldn't help but be sceptical about it.
Having played the game now I'm actually happy with how it turned out to be, the humor is decent, some jokes do land well even thought there are still many of them that are... childish, the gameplay is actually very enjoyable, the movement is improved from the previous games with some cool additional mechanics that make it very smooth and fun to play, and the characters are actually likeable!
There's way more exploration this time around, every planet has some secrets to find, and even pieces of gear to unlock which you can wear to change the way the character looks. There are also minigames as well which I tried out but they're just okay, nothing special.
Although the main story is not really memorable, it's just another adventure where you have to save the world, I did like how the rifts played a role in it, and the mechanic of how you can traverse the rifts is impressive, the way all various worlds load instantly and they also look gorgeous really shows the high quality of the game, and the effort that was put into making it.
The puzzles are alright but damn they really slow down the pacing, and there are actually many of them, not too many but more than enough.
And even with all the improvements on the movement, the additional quality of life mechanics and the brand new protagonist, at the end of the day it's still a Ratchet & Clank game and it plays very similarly to the previous games, the shooting doesn't feel fresh, and I honestly think this could've been fixed if Rivet had different weapons and play-style, it would make the game less repetitive and more rewarding.
This game is honestly a blast, it's not anything new but it does feel like a next-generation game in many ways, the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers enhance the gameplay, and the instant teleportation helps with the fast paced action and beautiful cinematic set-pieces.
It might be quite short but it's still very much worth trying out, it's just a fun little adventure, and most importantly, as of right now it's one of the very few games that actually showcases the technology of the PlayStation 5.
Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10.
After that disappointing "Remake" of 2016 I was honestly worried about the future of the series, I mean, I was excited for this game but I couldn't help but be sceptical about it.
Having played the game now I'm actually happy with how it turned out to be, the humor is decent, some jokes do land well even thought there are still many of them that are... childish, the gameplay is actually very enjoyable, the movement is improved from the previous games with some cool additional mechanics that make it very smooth and fun to play, and the characters are actually likeable!
There's way more exploration this time around, every planet has some secrets to find, and even pieces of gear to unlock which you can wear to change the way the character looks. There are also minigames as well which I tried out but they're just okay, nothing special.
Although the main story is not really memorable, it's just another adventure where you have to save the world, I did like how the rifts played a role in it, and the mechanic of how you can traverse the rifts is impressive, the way all various worlds load instantly and they also look gorgeous really shows the high quality of the game, and the effort that was put into making it.
The puzzles are alright but damn they really slow down the pacing, and there are actually many of them, not too many but more than enough.
And even with all the improvements on the movement, the additional quality of life mechanics and the brand new protagonist, at the end of the day it's still a Ratchet & Clank game and it plays very similarly to the previous games, the shooting doesn't feel fresh, and I honestly think this could've been fixed if Rivet had different weapons and play-style, it would make the game less repetitive and more rewarding.
This game is honestly a blast, it's not anything new but it does feel like a next-generation game in many ways, the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers enhance the gameplay, and the instant teleportation helps with the fast paced action and beautiful cinematic set-pieces.
It might be quite short but it's still very much worth trying out, it's just a fun little adventure, and most importantly, as of right now it's one of the very few games that actually showcases the technology of the PlayStation 5.
Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10.
2013
Hands down my favorite Ubisoft game of all time!
This game is magnificent, it oozes personality and charm like no other.
Its music is one of the most important things about it, in a way, the game focuses on the music more than anything else, and I've never seen any other platformer do that.
Also this game is hilarious, from the over-the-top animations to the quirky sounds and cool character designs, it's just very funny.
Unfortunately though, the game is very short, and it doesn't have many gamemodes, which is quite disappointing.
That being said, I still really enjoyed it, it's a blast to play through with other players, and I totally recommend it.
Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10.
This game is magnificent, it oozes personality and charm like no other.
Its music is one of the most important things about it, in a way, the game focuses on the music more than anything else, and I've never seen any other platformer do that.
Also this game is hilarious, from the over-the-top animations to the quirky sounds and cool character designs, it's just very funny.
Unfortunately though, the game is very short, and it doesn't have many gamemodes, which is quite disappointing.
That being said, I still really enjoyed it, it's a blast to play through with other players, and I totally recommend it.
Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10.
2010
An underrated gem.
Racing is fun, the cars feel quite realistic and heavy in a good way.
As for the power-ups, they're very satisfying to use and give the game a unique personality.
Lastly, the music is great, some tracks are very catchy and exciting to listen to.
The only complaint I have is that the forced challenges are a little it annoying but not bad.
Final Rating: "Good"~ 7/10.
Racing is fun, the cars feel quite realistic and heavy in a good way.
As for the power-ups, they're very satisfying to use and give the game a unique personality.
Lastly, the music is great, some tracks are very catchy and exciting to listen to.
The only complaint I have is that the forced challenges are a little it annoying but not bad.
Final Rating: "Good"~ 7/10.
2011
Less darker than the previous instalments in the series, but still violent and badass enough to be a true Gears of War game.
While the gameplay is redefined for the better, with a larger arsenal of weapons and tools to experiment with, the campaign seems like a step-back.
The multiplayer is the star of the show for sure, and the addition of Beast Mode is what the series really needed. The maps are broader than before and there are many new game-modes to play.
Overall it's a solid game and an improvement over Gears of War 2 in some ways, but personally I didn't like it as much.
Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10.
While the gameplay is redefined for the better, with a larger arsenal of weapons and tools to experiment with, the campaign seems like a step-back.
The multiplayer is the star of the show for sure, and the addition of Beast Mode is what the series really needed. The maps are broader than before and there are many new game-modes to play.
Overall it's a solid game and an improvement over Gears of War 2 in some ways, but personally I didn't like it as much.
Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10.
The end of the original Modern Warfare Trilogy.
Unfortunately it's not innovative in terms of gameplay but it's still very fun.
My favorite story in series, more action and some very iconic missions.
The Multiplayer is a little bit bland and the maps are decent.
Last but not least, the Spec Ops missions are even better than before, there's a good amount of content.
Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10.
Unfortunately it's not innovative in terms of gameplay but it's still very fun.
My favorite story in series, more action and some very iconic missions.
The Multiplayer is a little bit bland and the maps are decent.
Last but not least, the Spec Ops missions are even better than before, there's a good amount of content.
Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10.
A great sequel to the first Modern Warfare game.
Slight improvements over the shooting and the graphics
The story is more intense, there's way more action and it has nice set-pieces.
But the multiplayer is messy and chaotic, many guns are broken but it's still fun nonetheless.
Lastly, the Spec Ops mode is a welcome addition.
Final Rating: "Very Good" ~ 7.5/10.
Slight improvements over the shooting and the graphics
The story is more intense, there's way more action and it has nice set-pieces.
But the multiplayer is messy and chaotic, many guns are broken but it's still fun nonetheless.
Lastly, the Spec Ops mode is a welcome addition.
Final Rating: "Very Good" ~ 7.5/10.
This game was revolutionary for the genre.
Surprisingly fun shooting mechanics, and great atmosphere
The story is very memorable and it has some very iconic missions.
The multiplayer is very enjoyable, with great maps and guns.
Overall it's my favorite game in the series, this game has everything a Call of Duty game needs, it's the whole package.
Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10.
Surprisingly fun shooting mechanics, and great atmosphere
The story is very memorable and it has some very iconic missions.
The multiplayer is very enjoyable, with great maps and guns.
Overall it's my favorite game in the series, this game has everything a Call of Duty game needs, it's the whole package.
Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10.
Perhaps my favorite 2D Super Mario game, I've played this game for so many hours with my siblings.
The level design awesome, and the gameplay mechanics are very enjoyable. Many power-ups to choose from, and all of them serve their purpose very well.
There's a big variety of levels and minigames. The different worlds have their own gimmicks and unique levels, making the game feel fresh every time. The underwater levels are quite annoying though because water restricts your movement and slows down the pace by a lot.
The soundtrack is very iconic and exciting to listen to, it has its own personality in a cute way.
Lastly, multiplayer works very well, and it's the best way to play the game.
Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10
The level design awesome, and the gameplay mechanics are very enjoyable. Many power-ups to choose from, and all of them serve their purpose very well.
There's a big variety of levels and minigames. The different worlds have their own gimmicks and unique levels, making the game feel fresh every time. The underwater levels are quite annoying though because water restricts your movement and slows down the pace by a lot.
The soundtrack is very iconic and exciting to listen to, it has its own personality in a cute way.
Lastly, multiplayer works very well, and it's the best way to play the game.
Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10
This is one of those games that I've played for so many hours and I don't even know why, it's just very addictive and fun.
I love collecting Bakugan, upgrading them and using them in the battlefield feels rewarding.
The gameplay can be repetitive but I still enjoyed it to be honest.
The stages look great, and depending on what difficulty you're playing on, they can look different, and I love that.
Additionally, the music is very nice, surprisingly catchy and exciting.
Many gamemodes to play, and you can even play split screen co-op with other players which is a very big positive.
Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.
I love collecting Bakugan, upgrading them and using them in the battlefield feels rewarding.
The gameplay can be repetitive but I still enjoyed it to be honest.
The stages look great, and depending on what difficulty you're playing on, they can look different, and I love that.
Additionally, the music is very nice, surprisingly catchy and exciting.
Many gamemodes to play, and you can even play split screen co-op with other players which is a very big positive.
Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.
Easily the best version of this game, while it doesn't fix the fundamental issues, it adds a decent amount of content that fixes the pacing a little bit.
I don't really know how to start this review... I don't even know what rating I'm going to give to this game, because Final Fantasy XV is such a complicated experience.
As a videogame, it's a mess, while the Open World looks gorgeous, and I enjoyed exploring and doing random activities, there's not enough quality content in it, driving the car feels slow and clunky, the gameplay is very simple and doesn't have any deep mechanics, and the side quests are generic, but the very charming cast of characters kept me intrigued.
The story starts nice but gets uninteresting after the first hour, it feels like the story is absent for a big part of the game but fortunately it picks up later on, and that's a shame because it's a great story, just very poorly written and structured.
The soundtrack is phenomenal as expected, it really compliments the game and its key moments. From the beautiful overworld themes to the epic and intense battle themes, it has everything.
Even with all the issues and the questionable pacing of the story, the final chapter really saves this game, it's in my opinion my favorite chapter in the game by far, it has some genuinely challenging boss fights, all the characters get some time to shine, and the ending is pretty much one of my favorite endings ever.
Overall Final Fantasy XV is a very flawed videogame but surprisingly enough an exceptional one as well. I really like this game, It's a very interesting and rewarding experience despite the obvious flaws.
Final Rating: "Very Good" ~ 7.5/10.
I don't really know how to start this review... I don't even know what rating I'm going to give to this game, because Final Fantasy XV is such a complicated experience.
As a videogame, it's a mess, while the Open World looks gorgeous, and I enjoyed exploring and doing random activities, there's not enough quality content in it, driving the car feels slow and clunky, the gameplay is very simple and doesn't have any deep mechanics, and the side quests are generic, but the very charming cast of characters kept me intrigued.
The story starts nice but gets uninteresting after the first hour, it feels like the story is absent for a big part of the game but fortunately it picks up later on, and that's a shame because it's a great story, just very poorly written and structured.
The soundtrack is phenomenal as expected, it really compliments the game and its key moments. From the beautiful overworld themes to the epic and intense battle themes, it has everything.
Even with all the issues and the questionable pacing of the story, the final chapter really saves this game, it's in my opinion my favorite chapter in the game by far, it has some genuinely challenging boss fights, all the characters get some time to shine, and the ending is pretty much one of my favorite endings ever.
Overall Final Fantasy XV is a very flawed videogame but surprisingly enough an exceptional one as well. I really like this game, It's a very interesting and rewarding experience despite the obvious flaws.
Final Rating: "Very Good" ~ 7.5/10.
Definitely the best expansion of this game.
Ignis' gameplay is genuinely fun, using the different elements and getting to use new abilities surprised me.
There are some new story elements that are pretty cool as well. It's short but worth playing through if you enjoyed the main game.
Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.
Ignis' gameplay is genuinely fun, using the different elements and getting to use new abilities surprised me.
There are some new story elements that are pretty cool as well. It's short but worth playing through if you enjoyed the main game.
Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.
Prompto gets the development he needed in the main game, which makes him more likeable, but his gameplay is very weird and clunky, and takes a while to get used to.
This is a nice expansion overall and worth playing because it adds more context to the story.
Final Rating: "Decent" ~ 6/10.
This is a nice expansion overall and worth playing because it adds more context to the story.
Final Rating: "Decent" ~ 6/10.