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Whether you are stuck at home and have already played through your entire backlog or want to grow your collection, GamersGate has a nifty Spring Sale going on right now. With promos for games from Funcom, Team 17, Stardock as well as many other publishers there’s sure to be something for everyone. More than 2000 games will go on sale over the next two weeks and GamersGate will also be adding new offers every 3-4 days
PC Game Reviews
Strange Brigade is an action-packed third-person shooter that is at its best when played in co-op with some friends. It features a nice assortment of characters, each with unique traits and a large variety of undead enemies to eradicate. The inclusion of traps makes for a fun addition to the experience, and the action also slows down occasionally for some puzzle-solving. While Strange Brigade doesn’t excel in any particular area, it’s still a lot of fun and comes highly recommended.
Gameplay: Strange Brigade features lots of action but is best enjoyed with friends in co-op.
Graphics: The visuals look great, but some more variety would have been even better.
Sound: The narrator steals the show, but the music and sound effects are good too
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The Outer Worlds combines some of the best elements from Fallout: New Vegas with a retro-futuristic pulp sci-fi setting. It features plenty of dark humor as well as great dialog and a lot of freedom when it comes to getting in and out of sticky situations. The interface could have been a bit better, but the game still had us hooked for the 30+ hours it took us to complete the main quest and most of the side missions. If you enjoy single-player role-playing games, then you are going to love this one.
Gameplay: Very addictive and while not as vast in scope as other open-world games, you are still given plenty of freedom.
Graphics: The game world is very colorful and there’s plenty of beautiful locations.
Sound: Great voice acting and a good soundtrack
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Tank Mechanic Simulator gives you your own museum and workshop before tasking you with restoring World War II tanks to their former glory. It’s a pretty niche title, but surprisingly accessible and actually very addictive once you become hooked. There’s a couple of rough edges and the subject matter is not for everyone, but overall it is a very enjoyable title that is worth your time.
Gameplay: Who knew restoring tanks could be such a relaxing experience.
Graphics: The tank models and environments all look great.
Sound: All the sound effects are decent and there’s plenty of relaxing background tunes
PC Game Reviews
TT Isle of Man Ride on the Edge 2 allows players to take on one of the most dangerous and exciting events on the motorcycle sports calendar without having to risk their lives. With online races, an event filled career mode as well as free-roaming challenges this is a game that will keep you busy for hours. However, despite being a serious simulator the game is still accessible enough that newcomers can learn the ropes without giving up in frustration. Even with some rough edges, this is still a game that comes highly recommended to all fans of the genre.
Gameplay: The races are intense and the sense of speed exhilarating.
Graphics: Could be better in spots, but there are also some breathtaking vistas.
Sound: Decent, but the realistic wind noises definitely add to the thrill
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Even if you know nothing about the Granblue Fantasy franchise, this fighting game collaboration between Cygames and Arc System Works is a beautiful, yet accessible brawler. With in-depth training modes and a massive RPG section, there’s plenty of content here for players even before sinking their teeth into the multi-player modes. It might not have the biggest roster or most original story, but it is a lot of fun and that’s what matters the most.
Gameplay: Plenty of modes to keep players busy and the game is also very accessible.
Graphics: The art and animation are great.
Sound: The quality of the music, sound effects, and voice-overs are all very high
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Superhero League of Hoboken is a really bizarre and off the wall game, but that’s what made it so entertaining and refreshing back when it was first released. It features challenging battles and plenty of neat puzzles, which still makes it worth playing in this day and age. Some elements of the game have aged better than others, but if you missed out the first time round then you’ll still find plenty of entertainment here. Just keep in mind that the game is a couple of decades old at this point.
Gameplay: Very fun to play and quite unique for its time.
Graphics: Obviously very dated now, but still has plenty of neat elements.
Sound: Once again not bad for its time
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Few PC fans have escaped the addictive excitement of the Age of Empires series. Some joined the hype in the 1990s with the launch of the first game, which literally forced you to build a civilization from nothing back in the stone age, while others were immersed in the Age of Mythology spin-off that showed the true power of the gods. With Age of Empires being remastered and there being a whole Microsoft studio devoted to Age of Empires, can we expect more from Age of Mythology?
PC Game Reviews
The Longing is a unique title that combines elements of adventure and idle games. Playing as the lonely Shade, it is your task to simply wait 400 days in the dark caverns deep below the surface before waking up your king. Of course, nothing is preventing you from exploring your surroundings or even trying to find an escape, but 400 days counting down in almost real-time you’ll find that nothing in this game can be rushed.
Gameplay: You’ll find that patience really is a virtue when playing The Longing.
Graphics: The protagonist is certainly a memorable character and the visual style is very charming.
Sound: The soundtrack is great and the sound effects enhance the lonely atmosphere of the game
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Hidden Through Time is a charming little game that challenges you to locate a variety of small objects amongst levels full of hand-drawn characters and objects. The visuals are bright and colorful while the four different time periods ensure plenty of variety. Although the 26 levels included with the game can be completed in no time, Hidden Through Time also features a nice level editor and access to tons of user-generated content to increase its longevity.
Gameplay: Very easy to pick up and play, but it’s also very easy to get hooked.
Graphics: The visuals are quite charming and are packed with some nice detail.
Sound: Nothing spectacular, but fits the theme of the game
