Do you hear that? It’s the sound of the rally cry that’s been ringing out within the realm of video games this month. Inertial Drift brought its twin-stick drift controls and light-hearted retro vibe to players, while WRC 9’s in-depth rally mechanics succeeded in its goal of providing rally racing fanatics with hyper-realistic gameplay. Being […]
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Review: Fight With Me, Senpai!
Despite the reputation it has built over the years, I hadn’t experienced a title from developer Vanillaware until playing 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. Known primarily for its action-heavy fantasy titles like Dragon’s Crown and Muramasa: The Demon Blade, this new sci-fi laden, mech combat strategy title is a massive departure for the team. Diehard fans […]
Holopoint Oculus Quest Review: Brilliant, Dizzying Workout
One of VR’s earliest archery games makes its way to Quest. What do we make of it? Find out in our Holopoint Oculus Quest review! Holopoint is one of those games I’ve really been holding out for on Oculus Quest. I’ve always enjoyed the PC VR version of this archery wave shooter, which supplants its […]
Marvel's Avengers Review – A Powerful Superhero Experience
Like the rampaging Hulk and his transformation into the brainy Bruce Banner, Marvel’s Avengers is a game of shifting personas and experiences. Developer Crystal Dynamics delivers a powerful superhero showcase that taps into each Avenger’s unique abilities to light up the battlefield in thrilling ways, but when the dust settles, it slows down to show […]
Baba Yaga VR Review: Star-Studded, Sweet But Safe VR Movie
Baobab Studio’s latest is coming soon. What did we think? Read our Baba Yaga VR review to find out. Few VR filmmakers have been as consistent over the years as Baobab Studios and its collection of sweet Pixar-like shorts. But with its latest project, Baba Yaga, consistency might be the problem. Premiering as part of […]
Despite Lower Review Scores, Madden 21 Is Selling Very Well
Despite receiving some of the lowest aggregate review scores in years, Madden NFL 21 is selling very well. Electronic Arts has announced that the game has sold more copies and reached more players in its first week than last year’s Madden NFL 20. EA said in a press release that sell-through for Madden 21 in […]
Cook-Out Review: A Tasty Overcooked VR Tribute
Cook-Out: A Sandwich Tale serves up four-player cooperative action on Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift today. Should you grab your apron? Find out in our Cook-Out review! You might not hear it over the racket of rhythm games, but VR has a secret love affair with the cooking genre. It seems like every other week […]
Marvel’s Avengers review in progress – too much game and not enough fun
GameCentral offers its initial verdict on Square Enix’s big budget Marvel tie-in and finds a game with a severe identity problem. For some people there’s no such thing as a video game that is too long. They reject the suggestion that the likes of Alien Isolation or Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, or even The Last Of […]
PGA Tour 2K21 review – middle of the fairway
After years with EA, rival publisher 2K gets the PGA Tour licence and drafts in the creators of The Golf Club to make the first game. With its conventions, distinctive attire, and air of gentility there’s something very old-fashioned about golf – which contrasts markedly with 2K’s other officially licensed sports games. That old school […]
Tell Me Why review – Life is Strange 2.5
The new game from the makers of Life Is Strange features gaming’s most prominent transgender character and a murder mystery in rural Alaska. Somebody at French developer Dontnod is really obsessed with the concept of memory and how we are our own unreliable narrator. From their earliest days with Remember Me they’ve been fascinated with […]