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Resident Evil 4 Remake review: A bolder, Leon-hearted version of a classic, refined in every way

March 17, 2023VG247

“This time, it can be different.” And that’s okay. In fact, it’s more than OK. Resident Evil 4 Remake has finally caught up with Leon. Just as the Resi 4 protagonist is all grown up when we first see him in the 2005 original, Capcom has finally made a game that reflects how much he’s matured – but that doesn’t mean the camp nature of the original cult classic is lost; it’s merely evolved to be more in line with the series’ tone. The original Resident Evil 4 nudged the series down a more action-oriented path, and after teasing the…

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The Callisto Protocol review: A dead frustrating space

December 2, 2022VG247

The Callisto Protocol is what happens when you aim for the moon and land on your arse. What scares you? Body horror? Claustrophobia? The idea of things being pushed through your eyes? Jump scares? Mediocre level design? The Callisto Protocol has it all, for better and for worse. Insistent on pushing you over the edge and making you sweat, Striking Distance Studios’ first game is overbearing; a carnival horror house trying to be a top-of-the-line escape room, Michael Bay trying to be John Carpenter. It does everything Dead Space did, sure – but once the ground is already broken, does…

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The Knight Witch Review: A magical twist on the genre — lean and engaging

November 28, 2022VG247

A decent release, just before 2022 vanishes. I have a soft spot in my heart for a game with a good twist. A narrative switcheroo, that drags you further into the story than you’d otherwise care to go. The Knight Witch is one such game, one I initially wasn’t too keen on but eventually won me over. The Knight Witch is a 2D Metroidvania packed with light bullet hell action. It follows the adventures of Rayne, the fifth member of a group of powerful magic-wielding warriors that gained infamy by saving the world’s population from extinction, leading them underground following…

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Evil West review – One of the year’s best action games let down by outdated level design

November 21, 2022VG247

Evil West is a fun action game, but it could’ve been a lot more fun. There’s an early 2000s interview with director Quentin Tarantino in which a conservative pundit berates him about the level of gruesome violence in his movies. Their impassionate pleadings question the need for violence, but they’re met with a ridiculing, frustrated: “Because it’s so much fun, Jan. Get it?” I thought about that interview as I played Evil West, the new game from the shooter masters at Polish studio, Flying Wild Hog. Evil West is an old-school action game that blends melee combat with firearms; a…

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Pentiment review: a wonderful tapestry of historical intrigue, and a welcome treat for Game Pass users

November 14, 2022VG247

The Cadfael game is finally upon us. It raised a sea of eyebrows upon its unveiling during this year’s joint Microsoft/Bethesda not-E3 presentation in June, despite being a sort of weird, cartoonish (emphasis on ‘ish’) ‘medieval whodunnit’. Sandwiched between the likes of RedFall and Starfield, you wouldn’t expect it to cause much excitement. And yet, for many of us watching, it struck a lutey chord as one of the most promising looking titles on the entire Xbox slate, and a perfect example of Game Pass’ appeal: something that looks interesting, but is potentially too weird and experimental a proposition to…

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Modern Warfare 2 campaign review – An excellent pitch for an Infinity Ward RPG

October 25, 2022VG247

On the surface, Modern Warfare 2’s campaign may look like the same old Call of Duty – but in playing it, I found it to be the series’ most imaginative. The Call of Duty campaign seems more and more like a dying breed of game. Fewer and fewer major studios are interested in making a single-player-only shooter with a story that takes six or so hours to finish. I’ve often found Call of Duty campaigns to be interesting simply for continuing to exist. They’re always lavish, technical showcases for a series fighting every year to stay relevant. For the teams…

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Bayonetta 3 review: An instant classic that feels like a proper old-school, content-packed Nintendo adventure

October 25, 2022VG247

Bigger levels, bigger fights, bigger hair – Bayonetta 3 somehow manages to edge the Platinum formula even harder to deliver one hell of a climax. Mario, Kirby, Zelda, Donkey Kong, Samus Aran, Bayonetta. The witch has made it to the upper echelons of the Nintendo elite with Bayonetta 3, and any doubt about her status as mascot character for the House of Mario has been dissolved in a cauldron, fizzing with demon blood, keratin, and rocket fuel. With the chant of an incantation and the click of a delicately gloved finger, Bayonetta 3 secures the Umbran Witch as a Nintendo…

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Gotham Knights review: Four isn’t always better than one

October 20, 2022VG247

It’s been many years in the making, but can Gotham Knights meet expectations? Not really. Gotham Knights is finally here, the latest in a nearly two-decades old legacy of third-person action titles that has allowed us to jump into Batman’s spandex attire to solve mysteries, beat up thugs, and face off against a legendary collection of dastardly villains. Now, however, Batman is dead. Gotham Knights instead puts us in control of four bat proteges as they try their best to fit all eight of their feet into Batman’s comically large shoes. The background for this attempt? A third-person action game…

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A Plague Tale: Requiem review – an essential Game Pass encore, in sickness and in health

October 17, 2022VG247

The cinematic sequel to A Plague Tale: Innocence wants you to think long and hard about who you are, and what you’ve done. During the Dutch revolt from 1566 to 1648, there was a cruel general of the Geuzen named Diederik Sonoy that supposedly employed rats as a method of torture on captured troops. He’d take a starving rat, a pottery bowl, and embers of charcoal from a nearby fire and show them to the accused. The rat – intentionally starved and kept separate from other creatures – would be placed on the naked body of a prisoner. The bowl…

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The DioField Chronicle review: An understated, under-marketed strategy RPG romp that deserves better

September 27, 2022VG247

The DioField Chronicle feels like it’s been sent to die as some mega-niche undertaking, but it’s nevertheless a pleasingly experimental tactical RPG adventure. The DioField Chronicle has been released, and it’s seemingly pretty much already forgotten. This latest Square Enix strategy RPG is thoughtful, interesting, and flawed – though also pleasantly brisk. It deserves better than it’s getting. Check out the trailer for The DioField Chronicle here. What it’s getting, by the way, feels like the pretty classic small game from Square Enix treatment. It got a surprisingly big-time announcement, making its debut in one of Sony’s high-profile State of…

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Metal: Hellsinger review – The road to hell (and Game Pass) is paved with reinventions

September 12, 2022VG247

With a wry smile and a knowing little headbang, Metal: Hellsinger is a fun riff on rhythm action tied up in a lean package. If you’re one of the very online malcontents that’s constantly droning on about difficulty in games, eyes up – this one’s for you. Metal: Hellsinger, when played properly, is a tricky game with a steep learning curve, and it has no qualms about throwing you into the mosh pit and knocking you down until you can barely get back up. Even the first level will embarrass you deeply if you’ve got no sense of timing and…

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Could Benjyfishy have been a pro LoL or CSGO player? Benjyfishy and MrSavage book reviews – essential reading for Fortnite fans, aspiring players and their parents

December 23, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

Benjyfishy and MrSavage are two of the most popular Fortnite pro players, with a ton of experience and success in the game. But the rise to pro gamer is not an easy one – as discovered by the player’s respective parents Anne Fish and Johnny Troset Andersen. The pair have just released a new Fortnite esports guide for players and parents, and Anne has also published a book all about Benjy’s journey in esports specifically. Dom Sacco drops from the battle bus into these two books and shares his opinion in this review. Continue reading Could Benjyfishy have been a…

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Pentakill 3 Lost Chapter album and live concert review: Kayle vocalist Noora Louhimo steals the show

September 21, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

League of Legends’ virtual rock band Pentakill return with a third album, Lost Chapter, and an ambitious live concert. Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco reviews the highs and lows of both, with Kayle and her IRL vocalist Noora Louhimo arguably the star of the show When Kayle’s original Pentakill skin was launched a few years ago, it earned the nickname Pentakayle by some in the community. The top-lane late-game monster joined the Pentakill virtual band line-up as a vocalist, joining the likes of bassist Yorick, lead vocalist Karthas, synth player Sona, drummer Olaf and guitarist Mordekaiser. Continue reading Pentakill 3…

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Two UK-based YouTubers destroy Soulja Boy on Twitter after artist’s rude response to damning reviews of his new TRDR handheld games console

August 24, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

American rapper Soulja Boy got roasted on Twitter yesterday evening after a pair of UK-based YouTubers stood up to him. YouTubers SUNPI and NNESAGA (pictured) were two of the first UK-based YouTubers to review the device, and defended themselves on social media after the rapper verbally abused SUNPI and got involved in a debate with NNESAGA. Soulja Boy responded to the reviews of his new handheld game console, the Soulja Boy Game, or TRDR Pocket, which is essentially an Android-powered app-based device priced at $299.99. Continue reading Two UK-based YouTubers destroy Soulja Boy on Twitter after artist’s rude response to…

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Mario Golf: Super Rush reviews round-up – all the scores

June 24, 2021VG247

By Stephany Nunneley 24 June 2021 16:49 GMT Mario Golf: Super Rush reviews have landed and we’ve rounded up the scores for you.With Mario Golf: Super Rush, the Mario Golf series returns to home consoles for the first time since 2003 and features a story mode, various courses, and multiplayer modes.Watch on YouTubeIn it, you will golf with familiar Mushroom Kingdom characters each with their own perks, allocate earned XP to stats, and you can even swing the Joy-Con controller like a real club if you wish.With multiplayer, up to four players can join in via both local and online…

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