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Top 10 enemy rosters 

Posted on by Owain Farrington

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I THINK the bad guys contribute more to making a game fun than the protagonist does.

Each enemy you come across is its own individual miniature challenge. Some have mere moments to make a lasting impression so it is important that they have something to make them memorable.

Currently there are too many games that rely on waves of faceless grunts for you to chew on. Instead, whenever some ugly bastard stomps into the fray, you should be thinking “oh hello, it’s one of THOSE guys“, not “oh it’s another guy.” Read More

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The world is beautiful in Horizon: Zero Dawn

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I have never found myself reaching for the screenshot button as regularly as I do while playing Horizon: Zero Dawn.

The slab of Colorado and Utah you are given to explore is a contender for the single most beautiful open world in gaming. Read More

Final Fantasy XV – Review

Posted on by Owain Farrington

logo-ffxvTHERE is no in-between with this game, it either does something exceptionally well or it makes a mess of it.

Announced a decade ago under the working title of ‘Final Fantasy Versus XIII’, you would expect Final Fantasy XV (FFXV) to be a polished gem.

Instead it is an assortment of hit and miss content, so varied you are bound to find at least one thing you enjoy among the thickets. Read More

Dishonored 2 – Review

Posted on by Owain Farrington

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A VIVIDLY realised world, confident art direction and open ended level design make Dishonored 2’s setting of Karnaca an exciting place to visit.

Dishonored 2 (D2) is a game about options; combat, mobility, map design, ability unlocks and the narrative are all crafted in a way that gives you several fulfilling choices.

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