Author: Henry Stockdale
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero Review – Crossbell was worth the wait
[ad_1] Trails From Zero might be late to the scene but even now, Nihon Falcom’s JRPG remains one of the best Trails games yet. I didn’t believe this day would come. Almost 12 years have passed since Trails from Zero’s Japanese launch and many JRPG fans had given up on the idea of an…
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MultiVersus review – more than just another Super Smash Bros. clone
[ad_1] Characterful fighters, a good skill ceiling, and a co-op emphasis with real depth makes Warner Bros. MultiVersus a very pleasant surprise. I wasn’t entirely convinced by MultiVersus when it leaked. We’ve seen countless platform fighters challenge Super Smash Bros across the decades, usually falling flat. Even Sony’s own attempt with PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale…
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State of the Game: Rocket League – There’s still grip on these tyres
[ad_1] My introduction to Rocket League was suitably chaotic. A friend had secured beta access, setting up 4v4 matches with six other people across two TVs. We played for hours. Between the unlikely goals, great assists, and questionable demolition tactics, I loved every moment. There isn’t a game that encapsulates the “just one more…
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007: Everything or Nothing is the best James Bond film we never had
[ad_1] There hasn’t been a James Bond game that captured the superspy’s spirit as perfectly as Everything or Nothing. GoldenEye 007 remains the fan favourite, sure, but I’ve always preferred 007’s original experiences to direct adaptations. When EA had the Bond licence in the Pierce Brosnan era, 007 got creative. Not always successfully, sadly.…
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Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes review – one of the strongest musou games yet
[ad_1] An inventive twist on both the musou formula and the acclaimed Three Houses RPG, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is a high point for the genre. I’ve had a fantastic time returning to Fódlan. Three years since we first visited this warring continent, Nintendo’s brought us back to the world of Fire Emblem:…
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Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is an enjoyably strategic return to Fódlan
[ad_1] I can’t deny that Fire Emblem: Three Houses is one of my favourite games this generation. From defying the church to restoring a kingdom, I saw everything each route could offer, yet Three Hopes’ announcement still left me cautious. Following the success of Hyrule Warriors and, of course, Fire Emblem Warriors, Nintendo has…
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We Were Here Forever is the co-op experience I didn’t know I wanted
[ad_1] So many indies struggle making themselves heard against big releases. Even in my position as someone who writes about games, you never truly grasp how many slip through the cracks. Take a look at Steam’s upcoming releases list and you’ll see what I mean: sure, Tunic and Moss: Book II were recent hits,…
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How VR games trick you into thinking objects have weight
[ad_1] Immersion is easily virtual reality’s biggest strength over what you might call flat gaming. When done well, VR can whisk us away to familiar worlds, storybook fantasies, a galaxy far far away, even the mountainside for a quick spot of climbing. Putting players directly inside these 360 degree spaces, there’s an utter joy…
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Before I Forget? I’ll remember this masterpiece for a long time. • Eurogamer.net
[ad_1] “It takes an hour to complete, but I’m still thinking about it eight months later.” Hello! We’re continuing our look at some of the most memorable games and moments of 2021. Here’s Henry. I had to remind myself about this year’s releases before choosing a moment that impacted me. Sinking countless hours into older JRPGs…