Very fun on-rails shooter, especially with a custom-designed arcade cockpit cabinet made specifically for the game. Solid gameplay with a good difficulty curve and a story that fits wite nicely into the Halo lore without requiring super in-depth knowledge of the franchise's history, making it good for both Halo lovers and first-time enjoyers.
The one thing bringing it down in the ratings is the lack of a home console release. With Fireteam Raven being an arcade-exclusive game, there is a good chance that even some more involved Halo fans will never have a chance to play it. If this is released for Xbox One/Series consoles and PC at some point in time as a cheap side game or as DLC for the Master Chief Collection, I will increase my score.
Overall very fun game and a worth addition to one of gaming's greatest franchises.

Played on: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Time Played: 4 Hours (Across all platforms)

This is just a slightly better-looking version of the game for the Nintendo Wii back in 2006, which on its own was a step down from the classic arcade game we all know and love.
This version manages to be worse, however, due to the significantly worse controls. While it may work alright with a lightgun in an arcade or the more accurate motion controls of the Wii, it is not a game that lends itself well to the use of thumbsticks for aiming or the Nintendo Switch's comparatively worse motion control tracking system.
While I've seen it run serviceably enough on PC, on the whole, this version of the game was a complete misfire.

To put it simply, Dakar 18 makes me want to eat a three-pound bag of sand rather than play any more of what this game has to offer. In fact, this game manages to do almost everything pretty poorly.
Interesting gameplay mechanics hampered by either poor execution or poor implementation? Check. Bland environments with outdated graphics for the time of release and budget? Oh course! Obnoxious sound design? You bet!
While there are some good ideas for elements that could make Dakar 18 a unique experience in the oversaturated genre of pseudo-realistic offroad racing games, everything feels so disconnected that almost nothing works.
The voice acting and constant instructions are very annoying, but if you turn them off, chances are you'll get lost in the vacuous expanse of nothing that makes up almost every level. And while there is a decent selection of vehicles available in the game, they all feel way to similar and blend together as a result.
At the end of the day this is just one of those games I picked up on digital sale for somewhere around $2 when my friends and I were having a competition to see who could rack up the most gamerscore in a month and, honestly, it wasn't even that good for that.
Avoid at all costs.

This is where the legendary series first really began. While it does have a lot of the key elements that would go on to define the Assassin's Creed series as we know it today, the game isn't exactly what I would call "polished."
While elements of the well known parkour system are in place here, the world in the game is pretty bland and not all that interesting to explore, especially when you compare it to the more lived-in, vibrant settings of later games in the series.
The clunky controls, often awkward camera, and buggy AI, especially when it comes to the enemy's detection system, often break what little emersion the game has managed to create and reminds you that you are playing a game. The pacing also feels a little off at times, with slow, dull sequences taking place outside of the simulation that breaks up the plot, something most of the AC games suffered from beginning here and going up through Black Flag.
That isn't to say the game is entirely bad, however. It does a good job of laying the groundwork for later games in the franchise and introducing players to the systems and mechanics the series would become known for. And while the pacing does get broken up at times by the aforementioned real-world segments, the story the game tells is quite compelling and helped to set a good standard for the series.
Overall, while I wouldn't recommend paying anywhere close to full price for it if you can get it digitally on sale or find it at your local thrift store or used games shop for $5, I'd say go for it. Its also worth playing if you're looking to do a full replay of the series or are looking to play through the AC franchise in order for the first time.

Played On: Xbox Series X
Time Played: 5 Hours 3 Minutes

Avoid this game at all costs. If you want a game that’s a realistic take on baseball, play MLB The Show. If you want a game that has good controls and gets the rules and soul of the sport right with a bit more of a whacky feel to it, play any of the entries in the Super Mega Baseball series.
This game is a terrible mix between Super Mega Baseball and the worst parts of that baseball mini game from the most recent Olympic Games video game.
Awful controls, terrible gameplay and some of the worst AI I’ve seen in a sports game released in the 21st century. I picked it up $1.99 and I still feel cheated. Not worth it, even for the achievements/trophies.

Played on: Xbox Series X

Honestly even after a lot of the bugs got fixed the main story never drew me in all that much, with a set of endings that anyone could have seen coming from hours out.
While a lot of the main cast is quite dull and full of cliches, the supporting cast is actually quite good and helps the world feel more alive than it would have otherwise, even if that effect is dampened somewhat by the world itself being on the low end when it comes to interactivity.
Overall a fun game if you’re on a Series X, PS5, or higher end PC, but don’t expect masterful storytelling or compelling main characters. Not a bad game to pick up if you can score it on sale for $30.