Tyrantleon
During the 2000s, Ubisoft's specialty was making extremely good first introductions to a game. The first 1-2 hours of Assassin's Creed Brotherhood is still some of the most exciting I've played in a video game. Unfortunately, after this the world opens up and the game drags to a screeching halt.
I've been replaying these Assassin's Creed games from the beginning over the past few months and I can confidently say that every one of these games would be so much better if they either got rid of the open world entirely, or just reduced the amount of "content" within the open world.
And another thing - these games are now nearly unplayable on PC/Steam Deck thanks to the spectre of Uplay. Ubisoft really needs to invest in the preservation of their own games. It's depressing that they don't, and an indictment of how they view their own products.
I've been replaying these Assassin's Creed games from the beginning over the past few months and I can confidently say that every one of these games would be so much better if they either got rid of the open world entirely, or just reduced the amount of "content" within the open world.
And another thing - these games are now nearly unplayable on PC/Steam Deck thanks to the spectre of Uplay. Ubisoft really needs to invest in the preservation of their own games. It's depressing that they don't, and an indictment of how they view their own products.
1999
Played the HD remaster on Steam Deck for this one. Despite being an older game that’s definitely showing its age, it still feels so grand - to the point where the ending gave me chills.
Since its release, I don’t think I’ve come across a game that’s felt like this. Ver much looking forward to playing the sequels!
Since its release, I don’t think I’ve come across a game that’s felt like this. Ver much looking forward to playing the sequels!
2022
This review contains spoilers
This is the best Bayonetta has ever played, yet it’s marred by the some bad optimisation and an even worse story.
Most of the game is a great romp, but that ending made me so livid! Additionally, Viola just does is not enjoyable to play as. Hopefully some tweaks get made for the next game in the series.
Most of the game is a great romp, but that ending made me so livid! Additionally, Viola just does is not enjoyable to play as. Hopefully some tweaks get made for the next game in the series.
A good game that, due to its visible budgetary restraints, doesn’t come close to the heights of its sequel.
It’s still worth playing though, but for the love of god do not aim for that platinum trophy!
It’s still worth playing though, but for the love of god do not aim for that platinum trophy!
2021
Absolutely incredible game. Not just my favourite game of 2021, but I'd argue it's Nintendo's game of the generation. Well done, MercurySteam!
2017
There's some solid ideas here - the flying feels especially great - but the overall experience feels rather lacking.
There are also numerous technical issues, such as a pretty terrible frame rate, that really hold this game back, unfortunately.
There are also numerous technical issues, such as a pretty terrible frame rate, that really hold this game back, unfortunately.
One of the best 3D Mario games ever. People who slept on this on its first release, do yourself a favour and pick it up on Switch.
Bowser's Fury only sweetens the deal.
Bowser's Fury only sweetens the deal.