Fallout 4 Far Harbor PC Game Reviews

Fallout 4 Far Harbor

What starts as a missing person’s case from Valentine’s Detective Agency quickly becomes an eerie adventure on a desolate island in this Fallout 4 DLC. In contrast to the previous DLC for the game, Far Harbor adds a massive new area to the game, along with plenty of story content. While there’s still lots of exploring to be done and things to kill, this DLC also takes more creative risks and requires players to make more meaningful choices. In addition, the atmosphere is quite different from that of the Commonwealth, and the island offers a nice change of scenery.

Gameplay: The greater emphasis on story elements and choices should make Far Harbor more appealing to old-school Fallout fans.

Graphics: The foggy environments of Far Harbor make for creepy exploration, and there are plenty of memorable locations to discover.

Sound: While there are no new radio stations, the music in Far Harbor is quite moody, and the voice acting is good

Fallout 4 PC Game Reviews

Fallout 4

Fallout 4 casts players in the role of a vault dweller who wakes up from cryogenic stasis and sets out into the wasteland of The Commonwealth to locate a lost family member. The game is still an addictive experience with plenty of exploration, shooting, and looting, but the streamlined role-playing mechanics will disappoint fans of New Vegas. The new additions, such as settlements and crafting, are neat, but the series is veering more toward first-person shooter territory, which comes at a cost of less in-depth role-playing mechanics. There are still hours of fun to be had, and it’s the most accessible entry in the series, but there’s always the lingering feeling that it could have been even better.

Gameplay: With a vast game world, plenty of quests, and a ton of action, the game is fun to play, but it is definitely less of a role-playing experience compared to New Vegas.

Graphics: The game looks great, especially when using the high-resolution textures and features varied locations, but the animations can still be janky at times.

Sound: Fallout 4 features decent voice acting, a great soundtrack, and the usual assortment of incredible classic licensed tunes

CODE VEIN PC Game Reviews

CODE VEIN

Code Vein is an anime-flavored action role-playing game where players step into the shoes of a vampire like Revenant with the gift to save the world. The similarities to Dark Souls are immediately apparent, but Code Vein has enough of its own unique quirks that prevent it from feeling like a straight-up copy. The story is interesting, as are the various companions you meet along the way, but levels that are boring in both layout and design detract from the experience. The game still has plenty to offer for those willing to put in the time, but there are better souls-like titles on the market.

Gameplay: Code Vein sticks closely to the soul-like formula of fighting enemies, collecting materials to level up, and defeating bosses to unlock new areas.

Graphics: The character designs are great, although the game is heavy on fan service, and some levels look very drab.

Sound: The soundtrack features a couple of memorable tunes, and the quality of the voice acting is generally good

Penko Park PC Game Reviews

Penko Park

Penko Park hands players a camera and encourages them to take photos of weird critters that dwell in the park. It’s an on-rails experience, but various unlocks keep things engaging. The charming visuals, which live up to the promise of being creepy and cute, will draw players in, but although short, the game is still a lot of fun to play.

Gameplay: The premise of Penko Park is straightforward, but capturing photos of critters in various poses is a fun challenge.

Graphics: The visuals look like a children’s storybook come to life, and the designs of the Penko are pretty imaginative.

Sound: The game lacks music during levels, but the ambient noises compensate for this

Shank PC Game Reviews

Shank

Players must take control of an ex-hitman and go on a blood-fueled rampage against the people who ruined his life. Shank feels like a Robert Rodriguez movie captured in comic book form, but while the violence is impressive, the game can become repetitive. There’s a decent amount of levels and enemies, but boss battles are a let down once their weaknesses become apparent. Fans of hack-and-slash games will enjoy Shank, but it is not quite as memorable as other titles in the genre.

Gameplay: Defeat waves of enemies using melee and ranged attacks while also doing some light platforming on the way to bosses.

Graphics: The comic book art style is eye-catching, and the animations in Shank are really good.

Sound: The music is fitting for the style of the game, and the voice acting is passable

The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection PC Game Reviews

The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection

The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection delivers exactly what it promises in the name, with eight polished and very addictive variations of solitaire. Seven of these titles were originally launched as mini-games for Zachtronics titles released between 2016 and 2022, but the collection also includes one new variation. The convenience of having all these titles as part of one collection is excellent, and the updated 4K graphics are also a big plus. While solitaire fans will have a blast with this collection, it is also accessible enough to appeal to new players looking for a way to kill some time.

Gameplay: All of the solitaire variations included in this collection are very polished and highly addictive.

Graphics: Each game in the collection has its own unique look, and the overall presentation is very good.

Sound: The music is excellent, which is good as you’ll be hearing the tunes for hours while playing

Planet of Lana PC Game Reviews

Planet of Lana

Planet of Lana is a cinematic puzzle adventure where players must help a young girl find and save her sister from the alien robots that have invaded. The only real challenge in the game comes from the puzzles, but it also features some platforming and stealth sections. Planet of Lana is a beautiful-looking game, but the gameplay can feel slightly shallow compared to similar titles. While Lana herself is not a particularly memorable protagonist, it’s hard not to love her little alien cat companion, Mui, who is an invaluable asset during her quest.

Gameplay: Planet of Lana is very short and the platforming as well as puzzles are not too taxing.

Graphics: The game’s visual style is superb, and a big reason to keep playing is to see where the adventure will take Lana next.

Sound: The soundtrack is excellent, and while the voice acting is sparse, it perfectly conveys the emotions Lana is experiencing

Kena: Bridge of Spirits PC Game Reviews

Kena: Bridge of Spirits

Help a young spirit guide named Kena reach a sacred Mountain Shrine by freeing the spirits trapped in a forgotten village. The game features a combination of exploration, combat, and puzzle solving but doesn’t offer anything terribly unique or original. However, the visuals are beautiful, to say the least, and the soundtrack is exceptionally well done. Even with multiple difficulty settings, the combat can be challenging, and the story is much darker than the visuals suggest. Kena: Bridge of Spirits is an impressive debut title, but it can feel a little shallow for players expecting a full souls-like experience.

Gameplay: The combat is enjoyable and challenging, but apart from the Rot, there’s not much that players haven’t seen done many times before.

Graphics: The stunning visuals can put many AAA titles to shame.

Sound: The game features a stellar soundtrack and excellent voice acting

Elden Ring PC Game Reviews

Elden Ring

Elden Ring is a souls-like title that takes all the best elements of the genre and wraps it up in a massive open-world setting. Playing as a Tarnished, players venture into the Lands Between on a heroic journey to become an Elden Lord. Unlike many open-world titles, Elden Ring is a joy to explore and features plenty of hidden dungeons, catacombs, and caves to keep players busy. Simply completing the main storyline will take hours, and the addition of different endings, tons of secrets, and lots of optional bosses extend the playtime even further. It’s more accessible than other FromSoftware titles but still offers a challenging experience that should not be missed.

Graphics: The world of Elden Ring is visually distinct and filled with memorable bosses and scenic locations packed with detail.

Gameplay: Elden Ring has so many options for weapons and spells that very few players will end up with the exact same experiences.

Sound: The game’s soundtrack, sound effects, and voice acting are all superb