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Agent 64 proudly walks in the spy shoes of its Nintendo 64 forebears, Goldeneye and Perfect Dark. Does it shake the experience, or deliver it straight up, with a twist. Let's find out.
Craft, survive, terraform, and explore a distant red planet that holds many wonders, and plenty of secrets. Take my hand, we're off to Never-Never Land.
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!
When the words "cultist", "dynamite", and "retro shooter" are mentioned in the same sentence, do you think "Cultic"?
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.
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.
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.
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.
"Thief with guns" is the catchphrase. Gloomwood is a loving homage to the immersive sims of yesteryear, but it's its own beast, standing capably as a shining example of passion and inspiration. See why New Blood's first stealth-baby has me incredibly excited.
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.
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.
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?
Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl and it's 2 sequels remain cult classics, but something has been happening behind curtain in recent years - Stalker is evolving. Come with me as I take a deep dive into an ambitious mod project that improves the Stalker experience in every conceivable way, and I'll explain why it deserves your attention.
Diablo was the start of something big for the gaming industry, shaping modern RPG's and reinvigorating the random dungeons and loot of older games. But, is it still worth playing in 2021?
So, you like trenchcoats, boomsticks, beards, and homages? DUSK has you covered. There's more to this shooter than expected however. Fans of Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos are in for a treat.