DOOM

DOOM

Doom is an action-packed experience from start to finish and manages to pay tribute to the original games while still feeling fresh and modern. The combat is hugely satisfying and forces players to stay on the move and killing instead of cowering behind cover. The campaign is somewhat short but has plenty of replay value, and the whole package is rounded out by a multiplayer mode as well as a SnapMap level editor. It’s not perfect, but as big fans of the original game, we played through this with a huge smile.

Gameplay: Doom is fast, frantic, and over the top in the best possible way.

Graphics: The game doesn’t just look great, but it’s well-optimized too.

Sound: The soundtrack is excellent but tends to drown out everything else

The Last Faith by Kumi Souls

The Last Faith by Kumi Souls

As much as we loved Bloodstained; Ritual of the Night there was still a small part of us that wished the visuals retained the beautiful pixel art style of Symphony of the Night. It looks like we were not the only ones either as The Last Faith – a dark Gothic Metroidvania by Kumi Souls Games was 100% funded in just 2 days. The Last Faith will allow players to discover the secrets of a decadent world where an ancient religion is the law, but they will have to face horrific beasts to subvert a hidden prophecy

Charity Album Heroes Out Now & Full of Remixes From Fan-Favorite Videogames

Charity Album Heroes Out Now & Full of Remixes From Fan-Favorite Videogames

Whether it Was Mega Man 2 in the eighties, Crash Bandicoot 2 in the nineties, or even Jak and Daxter in the early 2000s, we all have fond memories of childhood games. In fact, we can still vividly recall some of the tunes from our favorite games even though it has been years since we’ve played them. That’s why Heroes, the new album by Pixel Mixers and GameGrooves is so exciting. It is a special album that features the remixing talent of the Pixel Mixers community along with support from the GameGrooves music news site. Not only is Heroes an album full of great tunes from both AAA classic and more recent indie favorites, but it is being used to raise money for Child’s Play Charity

Wizard of Legend Joins The Prescription for Sleep Series With Official Jazzy Lullabies Album

Wizard of Legend Joins The Prescription for Sleep Series With Official Jazzy Lullabies Album

It’s been two years since the release of the rogue-like dungeon crawler, Wizard of Legend, so what better way to celebrate than with a mellow jazz album. The Billboard-charting Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies series already features albums dedicated to Undertale, Celeste, and Shovel Knight amongst others. The tracks on this album are once again performed by GENTLE LOVE, who as fans will know features Metal Gear Solid and Bayonetta series composer Norihiko Hibino on saxophone and Etrian Odyssey performer AYAKI on piano. This duo is remarkably adept at turning fast-paced tunes into jazzy lullabies for sleep, relaxation, and studying that even those who are not necessarily fans of jazz will enjoy

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is as close as one can get to the original Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. For some fans, this will be exactly what they wanted, but the game can also feel a little too familiar at times. However, it’s an entertaining title that is packed with content, and exploring the twists and turns of the castle is certainly an enjoyable experience. The game isn’t perfect, but delivers on its promises and definitely scratches that Castlevania itch.

Gameplay: Plays almost exactly like previous Igavania titles.

Graphics: Good overall, but some things feel very out of place.

Sound: The audio is good, but the music is not quite as memorable as SoTN

Brace Your Self For These Upcoming 2020 Game – Changers

Brace Your Self For These Upcoming 2020 Game – Changers

Video Games! There is always a steady stream of new releases in the pipeline. However, there are some pretty impressive things currently in the works that you can expect to get your mitts on by the end of 2020, if not before. In fact, some of them may change the industry entirely. Read on to find out what they are and when you can expect them to drop

Dark Nights with Poe and Munro

Dark Nights with Poe and Munro

Dark Nights With Poe and Munro is a great standalone spin-off featuring the radio hosts first introduced in The Shapeshifting Detective. There’s a lot of variety on offer here, with six different episodes that feature all kinds of weird and wonderful situations for Poe and Munro. Although the game is short, there are hundreds of branches to explore via the hotspot-driven interface, and each episode also has an alternate ending to keep you coming back for more. Whether you are a fan of previous D’Avekki Studios titles or want to experience an FMV game done right, you won’t be disappointed with Dark Nights With Poe and Munro.

Gameplay: You are limited to clicking hotspots, but these lead to different story branches and even alternate endings.

Graphics. From the beautiful credit scenes to the excellent use of lighting and camera angles, this is a great-looking game.

Sound: Every aspect of the audio is top-notch

SOEDESCO Has A New Brand Identity

SOEDESCO Has A New Brand Identity

SOEDESCO, the Dutch video game publisher and developer recently announced the launch of their brand new identity. The change is in line with the ongoing evolution of the company that has been in the industry for almost two decades already. According to their statement, SOEDESCO has grown and evolved a lot over the last few years, which is what prompted them to make the change

New Gameplay Trailer For The Dark Eye: Book of Heroes Highlights Character Creation

New Gameplay Trailer For The Dark Eye: Book of Heroes Highlights Character Creation

The Dark Eye: Book of Heroes is an upcoming action-RPG by Wild River Games and they have just released a brand new gameplay trailer. Fans of The Dark Eye tabletop pen and paper role-playing system on which the game is based will know how important character creation is, so it’s great to see that the trailer highlights this feature

HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed

HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed

Hypercharge: Unboxed is a fun first-person shooter where the emphasis is squarely on co-op. Running around huge environments as an action figurine while blasting all manner of toy enemies is immensely enjoyable and there’s enough content here to keep players coming back for more. The visuals are exceptionally detailed and the design of the levels shows how much care has gone into the game. Some things could be improved, especially for solo players, but overall this is a must-have for co-op fans.

Gameplay: The game has a slight learning curve, but it is a lot of fun with friends.

Graphics: The scale of the levels is impressive and the game is crammed with small details.

Sound: Good sound effects and music, but the announcer can become a little annoying