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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 – Revelations DLC Review

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Chris Morell
 Published: April 6, 2014Posted in: PC, PlayStation 3, Reviews, XBOX 360
Alucard’s part in the Lords of Shadow 2 mythos takes centre stage in Revelations, the two-to-three hour DLC available now for February’s divisive adventure. Those who found the tale’s ending...

Alucard’s part in the Lords of Shadow 2 mythos takes centre stage in Revelations, the two-to-three hour DLC available now for February’s divisive adventure. Those who found the tale’s ending to be abrupt and unsatisfying will no doubt be disappointed given this download’s nature as a prequel, but at least they can take solace in the ability to play as someone other than Dracula since Mirror of Fate HD. Although a welcome change from the LoS norm, it’s worth noting that those unimpressed with the series so far will find little here to warrant a second glance.

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The Witch and the Hundred Knight Review

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Hang-Veng Ly
 Published: April 4, 2014Posted in: PlayStation 3, Reviews
Nippon Ichi Software has proven with Disgaea that even less savoury characters can be charming without losing their evil allure. Unfortunately The Witch and the Hundred Knight doesn’t quite reach...

Nippon Ichi Software has proven with Disgaea that even less savoury characters can be charming without losing their evil allure. Unfortunately The Witch and the Hundred Knight doesn’t quite reach the same level of love despite having fundamentally been inspired by the long-running series.

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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Review

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Hang-Veng Ly
 Published: April 2, 2014Posted in: PlayStation 3, Reviews, XBOX 360
The saying goes, “Third time’s a charm.” Square Enix may be taking things a little too literal producing a third title, Lightning Returns – Final Fantasy XIII. Can the finale...

The saying goes, “Third time’s a charm.” Square Enix may be taking things a little too literal producing a third title, Lightning Returns – Final Fantasy XIII. Can the finale in the long-running Final Fantasy XIII series provide closure for fans and prove to be the best of the batch?

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Dark Souls II Review

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Hang-Veng Ly
 Published: April 1, 2014Posted in: PC, PlayStation 3, Reviews, XBOX 360
Dark Souls has a reputation for being brutally difficult, but in all the right way. It left a firm impression on its loyal player base for the frustration and satisfaction...

Dark Souls has a reputation for being brutally difficult, but in all the right way. It left a firm impression on its loyal player base for the frustration and satisfaction it delivered, through its rage-inducing but oddly fair difficulty curve. From Software returns with Dark Souls II with even more addictive gameplay that will leave you pushing the boundaries of your gaming ability, well beyond what you ever thought you were capable of achieving.

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Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z Review

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Hang-Veng Ly
 Published: March 26, 2014Posted in: PC, PlayStation 3, Reviews, XBOX 360
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z is a spin-off of the Ninja Gaiden series, replacing Ryu Hayabusa with a new protagonist and stripping away almost all its ninja ways. Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden...

Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z is a spin-off of the Ninja Gaiden series, replacing Ryu Hayabusa with a new protagonist and stripping away almost all its ninja ways. Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z may have the Ninja Gaiden name, but none of the legacy from the franchise. If you were hoping Yaiba would be the game to write all the wrongs after the dismal Ninja Gaiden 3, you could be in for an extended wait.

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Thief Review

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Hang-Veng Ly
 Published: March 25, 2014Posted in: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Reviews, XBOX 360, Xbox One
In an era of reboots and series revivals, it isn’t much of a surprise to see Thief given the same treatment. Tomb Raider and Deus Ex: Human Revolution have both...

In an era of reboots and series revivals, it isn’t much of a surprise to see Thief given the same treatment. Tomb Raider and Deus Ex: Human Revolution have both received glowing success and dare I say, been restored to their former glory. After a decade long hiatus, Master Thief Garrett returns with familiar stealth gameplay mechanics, along with a few new surprises in his bag of tricks. Thief does well to repeat the same fortunes of its precursors, but has a few stumbles along the way.

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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 Review

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Hang-Veng Ly
 Published: February 25, 2014Posted in: PlayStation 3, Reviews, XBOX 360
When Konami handed the reins of its staple franchise to little known Spanish studio MercurySteam to reboot back in 2010, fans were admittedly skeptical at what the studio intended to...

When Konami handed the reins of its staple franchise to little known Spanish studio MercurySteam to reboot back in 2010, fans were admittedly skeptical at what the studio intended to do with the franchise.

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Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Review

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Hang-Veng Ly
 Published: February 24, 2014Posted in: PS Vita, Reviews
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc has one of those quirky titles instantly indicating a Japanese origin, but doesn’t define what the game is all about. Unless you’re a dedicated fan who’s...

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc has one of those quirky titles instantly indicating a Japanese origin, but doesn’t define what the game is all about. Unless you’re a dedicated fan who’s been impatiently waiting for a translation, it’s a fairly easy game to overlook on store shelves.

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Ryse: Son of Rome Review

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Hang-Veng Ly
 Published: February 21, 2014Posted in: Reviews, Xbox One, Xbox One
I felt rather indifferent when I first heard about the Xbox One exclusive, Ryse: Son of Rome. Perhaps it was the misspelling of ‘rise’ that just didn’t resonate with me...

I felt rather indifferent when I first heard about the Xbox One exclusive, Ryse: Son of Rome. Perhaps it was the misspelling of ‘rise’ that just didn’t resonate with me on some level.

I had a chance to get up and cosy with Ryse at EB Games Expo last year and before I even laid hands on the game, I was told by a booth attendee what I was about to play was an alpha build. It didn’t help Ryse‘s cause as it was a bug-ridden and overly forgettable experience.

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Ratchet & Clank: Nexus Review

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Chris Morell
 Published: February 20, 2014Posted in: PlayStation 3, Reviews
The dynamic duo return in Ratchet and Clank: Nexus (or Into the Nexus for the USA), the epilogue to the well-received PS3 Future trilogy. As a budget title releasing alongside...

The dynamic duo return in Ratchet and Clank: Nexus (or Into the Nexus for the USA), the epilogue to the well-received PS3 Future trilogy. As a budget title releasing alongside the launch of the PlayStation 4, you’d be forgiven for expecting Nexus to be a half-hearted effort. Thankfully, it’s back to greatness for the beloved heroes, undoing the pain of recent instalments that strayed too far from the winning formula.

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