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As a gamer, you want to have the best gaming experience possible. A slow, glitchy game isn’t fun for anyone and will no doubt harm your gameplay. User experience differs from console to console; however, gaming on a PC can run into different problems than playing on a console
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The Witcher is a huge game with plenty to see and do, but there’s also plenty of padding and tedium to wade through in the process. It features an interesting protagonist and the dark fantasy setting makes for a nice change of pace. The “Enhanced Edition” updates a lot of things in the original release that was lacking, such as the animations and writing, but it is still far from perfect. Still, those who have the patience to put up with its quirks will enjoy the experience.
Gameplay: Does things a little differently from traditional action RPGs, but it is still fun despite some tedium.
Graphics: Some of the visual elements look great, but some of the character models still look downright ugly.
Sound: The soundtrack is very good, but the voice acting is a mixed bag
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Toki is a great looking update of a classic arcade game, but despite the visual gloss and re-orchestrated soundtrack, it is still as tough as nails. This is not a game for players who demand infinite lives and saves, but fans of the original will get a kick out of this high definition version. Although it is a very short game, it is going to take a while for players to complete it, especially on the higher difficulties.
Gameplay: Tough as nails, but also a lot of fun.
Graphics: The updated visuals look great, but remain true to the original.
Sound: Features some lovely re-orchestrated music as well as the original tunes
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Although the key to success in Rock of Ages is often speed instead of strategy, it is still an interesting mix of genres that is a lot of fun to play. The campaign mode is very funny, but also very short and easy, so you’ll want to play with friends to get the most out of this game. The tower defense elements are a bit underutilized using a giant boulder to crush everything in your path is so much fun that it doesn’t really matter.
Gameplay: Very entertaining, but not as much strategic depth as you might think.
Graphics: The art style is very unique and funny.
Sound: Very juvenile, but once again it’s hard not to smile while playing
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Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions follows in the footsteps of its predecessor with more of the same soothing jigsaw style puzzles. The gameplay remains unchanged, but the new theme features slightly more sinister-looking stained glass art to assemble from broken pieces. It’s still a very enjoyable experience, but overall it’s more of the same, so like the original, it will be a love it or hate it experience for most players.
Gameplay: Assemble stained glass images by piecing together the broken pieces.
Graphics: The art style is unique and some of the images are quite sinister.
Sound: Very soothing and relaxing
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Primal Light is a linear 2D platformer with great pixel art and punishing gameplay. It is very much an old-school title, so you can expect limited lives, checkpoints, and having to redo the entire level with each continue. Most platformers have eased up on these things, which means Primal Light can be enjoyably challenging or frustratingly difficult, depending on your skill level. However, the game was updated after its release, making the easiest mode more accessible to less skilled players.
Gameplay: The game can be brutal at times, but it’s nothing that can’t be overcome with some patience or playing on the easiest mode.
Graphics: Primal Light captures the 16-bit aesthetic perfectly.
Sound: The soundtrack for this game is moody and eerie
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Dawn of War is an addictive real-time strategy game that places the emphasis firmly on the action. Although you can play as four different races in skirmish or multiplayer modes, the campaign only gives you command of the Space Marines. The game is getting rather long in the teeth at this point, but it still holds up well and comes highly recommend to fans of Warhammer 40,000 in particular and the RTS genre in general.
Gameplay: The game is very addictive and there is rarely a dull moment.
Graphics: Large conflicts can still look bloody and impressive, but the graphics do show their age.
Sound: The soundtrack and effects are decent, but the voice acting can be hit or miss at times
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If you are a fan of chiptune music then you should already be familiar with Ken Snyder aka coda. After making his mark on the demoscene and chiptune scene coda has gone on to work on projects that include Omega Strike, Grave Danger, Ancora, as well as remixes for high profile projects such as Fez, Shovel Knight, and Duke Nukem 3D. Not only does coda have a knack for creating catchy tunes, but he can do it in a variety of styles
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Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD is a nice step up from the Playstation Vita original, but its portable roots still hold it back from the depth found in the main series. The updated visuals look good, but Aveline’s adventures feel a lot more confined compared to the rest of her Assassins brethren. Still, the game does have some nice touches and the parkour elements are as fun as always.
Gameplay: Stripped back compared to the main titles, but there is still fun to be had.
Graphics: The updated visuals are a big improvement over the original game, but not without flaws.
Sound: Good music and sound effects, but some of the voice acting could have been better
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Fans of the city-builder genre should already be familiar with Endzone – A World Apart, which is currently in Early Access on Steam and in Development Phase on GOG. If not, then you are really missing out as the game has already sold over 100,000 copies worldwide. This is quite impressive for a title that entered Early Access on April 2, 2020. It’s not just good news for the game either, but also the planet as 22,000 of the total sales came from the Save the World Edition
