THE NTH REVIEW: We Forgot About The Outer Worlds
Nick straps into the Unreliable to journey amongst the planets and stations of the Halcyon system in Obsidian's "The Outer Worlds"! He investigates what happened to this first-person role-playing game and why it faded from public memory so quickly.
THE NTH REVIEW: The King of Stealth Gaming
He didn’t think it could be done, but it can be done! Nick tackles the entire Thief series, all four games, full of stealth gameplay and evasive action.
THE NTH REVIEW: Deus Ex is Probably the Greatest Game Ever Made
Nick goes back in time to his days as a youth for this very special 10th edition of The Nth Review to play cyberpunk fantasy first-person RPG shooter Deus Ex. He leaves few stones left un-turned in this epic critique of Warren Spector and Ion Storm's 2000 production.
THE NTH REVIEW: Remedy made horror games you DON’T want to play
Nick looks back on a decade of the Alan Wake series, Remedy's paranormal psychological thriller and first post-Max Payne release. Were they successful? Will there be an Alan Wake 2? Let's dive in.
HEY BLONDIE: Doom popularised the FPS, Marathon advanced it
Marathon was ahead of its time, breaking new ground and pioneering features and systems which advanced the FPS genre. In this video, I reveal how. Time for another fan analysis!
THE NTH REVIEW: Bring back Max Payne
Nick goes back in time to re-experience three of action gaming's post important titles. Produced by Remedy and Rockstar, the Max Payne trilogy focuses on the one-man army who brought bullet time to our controllers and quirky noir stories to our lives. Covers Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne and Max Payne 3.
HEY BLONDIE: Were the reviews of Evil West fair? - An analysis of Evil West (2022) and its reviews
Some critics were unable to sink their teeth into Evil West, a vampire-slaying third-person action game. I examine the game to determine if critical opinions were accurate and justified.
THE NTH REVIEW: Is FROSTPUNK a PUZZLE GAME?
Nick wonders what makes Frostpunk such a savage survival game.
HEY BLONDIE: A Love Letter to Unreal
Unreal is often overshadowed by Half Life and other 90's era shooters, played down among some groups as insignificant, but this wasn't always the case. Unreal received critical praise on release for its bleeding-edge textures, lighting, environments, and AI.
THE NTH REVIEW: Dead Cells is the Best Platformer Roguelite I've Ever Played!
A stranger appears! N battles through the island of Dead Cells, combating the Malaise and slicing and dicing through foes and foes and foes. This hyperkinetic (and very French) action platformer puts N through its trials while N puts it through his.
HEY BLONDIE: Blood West - Badass gunslinger vs Eldritch horrors
Blood West is the new stealth survival game on the block. Slip into the dusty boots of Tainted One, a dark stranger as adept at slingin' lead as one-liners, and purge the Barren Lands of the corruption which has consumed it.
HEY BLONDIE: Thief 2014 - Not bad, not Thief
Why didn't Thief 2014 crack the mainstream consciousness to embed itself as an industry staple? Why was it maligned with fans of the original games? How does it compare with the lofty Thief legacy? All this and more as I dive deep into Thief 2014 to unearth its secrets.
THE NTH REVIEW: Oxenfree is a Paranormal Adventure!
N is here to guide you through the thick haze of Oxenfree, an adventure game about teens encountering the supernatural! ANY QUESTIONS?
THE NTH REVIEW: The Witness is a Puzzle Game I can Actually Play!
N is ready to explore the bright and colorful world of "The Witness" and... solve puzzles? That's strange. Find out why in this new episode of Nth, Briefly!
HEY BLONDIE: A Dying Light analysis in 2021: of Biters, bias, and parkour
Dying Light resurrected the flagging zombie genre with realistic parkour, frantic combat, and a horde of undead worthy of fear. We take a look at Dying Light and its expansion, The Following to determine not only why people loved this game, but why it enamoured me on a personal level. We'll rip out the guts of this engrossing experience to see what makes it tick. Or growl.
THE NTH REVIEW: Firewatch is an Atmospheric, Emotional Adventure!
N tours the Wyoming wilderness in search of flames in Campo Santo's Firewatch! Does he survive the adventure or succumb to its charms?
HEY BLONDIE: Crafting potions is fun?! Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator captures the tactile feel of brewing potions in a fantasy world. If you enjoy work-sim games like Stardew Valley, there's a lot to love in Potion Craft. Don't pass this title up without taking a look.
THE NTH REVIEW: I Hate Playing Mad Max. It is a Miserable Experience.
The Apocalypse beckons yet again and it's time for N to strap into his rusted-out, armored up beater to advocate justice and fight some real ugly dudes. But how well does this game fare compared to George Miller's latest entry in the series?
HEY BLONDIE: ShadowMan is still relevant in 2021
Nightdive Studios have brought Shadow Man's unique aesthetic roaring into 2021 like a dark Asylum train. Have they improved enough to make Shadow Man fresh over 20 years after its initial release? Do the setting, story, characters, and gameplay still hold up under the refined scrutiny of modern gaming?
THE NTH REVIEW: Is this REALLY how Deus Ex Ended?
Nick dives deep into the thorny post-Aug Incident world of Deus Ex. As Adam Jensen, he must sail this bleeding edge to investigate a mysterious train station bombing. Is the procedural compliant with the series' hallmarks? Find out on this episode of The Nth Review!
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