REVIEW: The Escapists

Publisher Team17 Developer Mouldy Toof Review platform Xbox One Release date Feb 13, 2015 The Escapists has garnered some well deserved attention far beyond its humble origins. Mouldy Toof Studios have crafted an elegant ode to the 8-bit games of yore, weaved in an (un?)healthy dose of voyeurism, unforgiving old-school difficulty, topped with a crescendoing … Read more

REVIEW: Saints Row IV

REVIEW: Saints Row IV

Publisher Deep Silver Developer Volition / High Voltage Review platform Xbox One Release date 23rd January 2015 I have always had a soft spot for the Saints Row series. The humour is never going to feature in a TED talk, but it has always made me laugh, and the games provide a really nice lighthearted … Read more

REVIEW: Unmechanical: Extended Edition

REVIEW: Unmechanical: Extended Edition

Publisher Grip Games Developer Grip Games Review platform Xbox One Release date January 30, 2015 Unmechanical: Extended Edition is a challenging and rewarding puzzle platformer which requires the player to lift and place objects to progress through the game. You play as a flying robot trying to navigate through a biomechanical complex. While no story … Read more

REVIEW: #IDARB

Publisher Other Ocean Interactive Developer Other Ocean Interactive Review platform Xbox One Release date Feb 1, 2015 #IDARB is described as a collaborative work between two distinguished groups: Other Ocean and the people of the Internet (that’s you and me). Other Ocean has built a community via Twitter and used it as a key tool … Read more

REVIEW: Far Cry 4

REVIEW: Far Cry 4

Publisher Ubisoft Developer Ubisoft Review platform Xbox One Release date 18th November 2014 My first experience with the Far Cry series was the third game, which I grabbed on the Xbox 360. I went into that game with little or no familiarity and so no expectations. I was blown away at the time, both by … Read more

REVIEW: WWE 2K15

REVIEW: WWE 2K15

Publisher 2K Developer Yukes Review platform Xbox One Release date November 21st 2014 YES! YES! YES! FINNAALLLLYYY a WWE game makes it onto current gen consoles thanks to 2K. So I might be nearly 30 years old but I still love watching wrestling, my wife gets her stories from soaps, I get mine from sports … Read more

REVIEW: Resident Evil

REVIEW: Resident Evil

Publisher Capcom Developer Capcom Review platform Xbox One Release date January 20, 2015 The new version of Resident Evil brings a classic back to life in spectacular fashion. This release features retouched visuals, additional enemies, more areas around the infamous mansion, and many new supporting character stories. The game is a remaster of a remake. … Read more

REVIEW: Funk of Titans

REVIEW: Funk of Titans

Publisher A Crowd of Monsters Developer A Crowd of Monsters Review platform Xbox One Release date January 9, 2015 Funk of Titans is an incredibly addicting platformer which combines some interesting themes into one truly groovy amalgamation. The game mashes together Greek mythology with funk music and is one of the most original concepts ever … Read more

REVIEW: Assassin’s Creed Unity: Dead Kings

REVIEW: Assassin's Creed Unity: Dead Kings

Publisher Ubisoft Developer Ubisoft Montreal Review platform Xbox One Release date January 13, 2015 Dead Kings, the long-awaited expansion to Assassin’s Creed Unity, takes the player to the troubled city of Franciade. Due to events at the end of Assassin’s Creed Unity, Arno leaves revolutionary Paris because he is haunted by memories of his past. … Read more

REVIEW: Destiny: The Dark Below

REVIEW: Destiny: The Dark Below

Publisher Activision Developer Bungie Review platform Xbox One Release date Dec 9, 2014 The anticipation and marketing push surrounding Destiny were both nothing short of incredible before the game released. Everyone expected it to be a benchmark for shooters in terms of mechanics and story. However, after the first few days, it was clear that … Read more