It’s time to head back to the lawless and unforgiving Wild West in the newest chapter for John Cooper, Desperados III. Desperados III is a real-time tactics game brought to us by developer Mimimi Games and published by THQ Nordic. Turning the game on and you’re greeted by a stunning

With the announcement of the New Frontier Pass, Sid Meyers Civilization VI is getting access to a plethora of new races, natural wonders and assets for players to take control of. The New Frontier Pass is the first DLC for the year, with Maya and Gran Colombia being added to

Published and developed by Awesome Game Studio in Poland, Fury Unleashed is an action packed 2D platform shooter presented in a comic book style. The simple yet intriguing plot tells the story of a struggling comic book creator, John Kowalski as he deals with pressure of online critics and poor

Maneater is an open-world action-RPG (ShaRkPG) where YOU are the shark. Starting as a small bull shark pup you are tasked with surviving the harsh world while eating your way up the ecosystem to become the ultimate apex predator. Eat. Explore. Evolve. As you explore the large open world locations

Trials of Mana is a 3D remake of the 1995 Japanese title, Seiken Densetsu 3, published and produced by Square Enix. This game is an Action RPG set in a fantasy world and follows the adventure of six heroes, with three main storylines to follow depending on who you choose

I remember seeing an edition of XCOM (XCOM: Enemy Unknown) many years ago and thinking, ‘What is this alien rampage shooter thingy?’ Shortly thereafter, I found myself strangely addicted to its turn-based battle style game. It blew my mind that the 2012 game I was currently lost in was actually

What would you get if XCom and Gears Of War had a baby? Well, if you guessed Gears Tactics, you would be right. The Gears of War franchise has always been a fast paced type of game that has always raised pulses and taken names. Gears Tactics is no exception,

This mysterious and magical focused game sets up a challenging and meaningful encounter everywhere you go. The plot is narrated to you and the narrator also serves as your guide through a journey of discovery and intrigue within the vast castle set before you. From what I’ve experienced thus far

You’ve heard this line a million times before: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”, right? If you haven’t, the general idea behind the quote is that if something works, and it works well, don’t bother trying to fix it because odds are, you’ll end up breaking something that didn’t

Langrisser 1&2 is a tactical turn-based RPG set in a fantasy world, created by Masaya Games. Langrisser 1 has you controlling the main protagonist, Prince Ledin, as he goes on an epic quest to recover the stolen legendary sword, Langrisser, that this family has been protecting. As well this, he

Ash of Gods: Redemption is published by Whisper Games and developed by AurumDust. Now, given I’m not too big on tactical turn-based games, I was intrigued by the RPG-like elements and art style of this title, so let’s dive into my third review of the year, shall we? Ash of

Valnir Rok is an indie game developed by Encurio and is currently in early access. I normally find it hard to review games when this has to be kept in mind, however this is unfortunately the standard I have to abide by, as I cannot accurately review what a product

Since the very first manga titled ‘Dragon Ball’ by Akira Toriyama, released all the way back in 1984, the Dragon Ball franchise has seen many adaptations from the highly successful and multiple anime series, to video games in various genres and on various consoles. Now we have movies, action figures,

Oddworld is one of those weird yet wonderful game franchises. Oddworld is a planet inhabited Mudokens who are generally a peaceful society. If you have played previous games I the franchise such as Abe’s Oddysee and Abe’s Exoddus, you will come to notice that Strangers Wrath is less puzzle orientated

Star Ocean: First Departure R is an RPG developed by Tri-Ace and published by Square Enix and is a remaster of the original ‘First Departure’ that was originally released in Japan only, under then motif ‘Star Ocean’. In the ‘Star Ocean’ series there are five games, with three spin off

Well, Square Enix has done it again: releasing another one of their classic catalogue games, pumping it out in full HD and allowing us to enjoy and reminisce about the beloved characters, locations and moments that have made the SaGa series last over 25 years! SaGa: Scarlet Grace: Ambitions is

SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays is a turn-based battle game published by Bandai Namco. If you have no history with this series, then you are not alone, but Gundam has been around for quite a while. In short, Gundam is a combination of toys and media from Japan that

Shenmue III is a Japanese game developed by Ys Net and Published by Deep Silver. It is the third installment of a continuous story, with this title released eighteen years after the second game. Thanks to its cult following who raised two million dollars in under seven hours, as well

I’ve played a few turn based strategy games in my lifetime, most notably a few from the Total War series. My favourite part of this series was controlling the armies; setting them up, moving them into position and then commanding waves of troops as I crush the enemy underfoot. I

In today’s modern world, technology advances at such a rapid rate that it’s often hard to comprehend the extent that many developers will go through to develop new and exciting games. On one side, we are met with games that you would swear upon looking at them that ‘this looks

Disgaea 4: Complete + is the updated and remastered version of Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten. Created by Nippon Ichi Software, this game along with the previous games in this series is a tactical RPG, with a very mobile feel to it. The story of Disgaea 4 is a little

For those who are familiar with classic RPGs such as Fallout 1 & 2, you will definitely feel at home with ‘Encased’. It is all brought together with its unique story and setting that seems strangely familiar to Stalker games including many winks to the Fallout franchise. Starting off your

Ni No Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch Remastered’ is finally here for PS4, 6 years since its PS3 launch. So, let’s cast our minds back 6 years to where it all started and for those that have never heard of Ni No Kuni before, your in for a treat.

Bear with me because this going to be a stretch hybrid. Have you ever wondered what Devil May Cry mixed with Darksiders with a very Miami Vice-esq protagonist would be like? (told you it was a stretch) but if you answered “YES” or “Hmm, that sounds strange yet cool” then

If you’re a history buff, or simply just curious and want an interactive and immersive experience on the where and how humans evolved, this game is perfect for you. It just needs Richard Attenborough throwing in some narration and you’re on your way.

I have never been a strategy, turn based game player. They require patience, thought-out movement and finesse. All attributes, I definitely do not possess, believe me, ask my colleagues. I loathed my last experience with one and that is no exaggeration. I’ve avoided them since. Mutant Year Zero: Road to

Age of Wonders: Planetfall is a turn based strategy (TBS) by the critically acclaimed creators of previous ‘Age of Wonders’ and ‘Overlord’ series, Triumph Studios. Age of Wonders: Planetfall takes on a more sci-fi approach than previous Age of Wonder games, opening up in the shadow of The Galactic Empire

Final Fantasy is arguably one of the worlds most popular video game series of all time. Dating back to 1987, its simple original game grew into a pop culture phenomenon, selling 144 million games worldwide, whilst still releasing its own set of sequels, remakes, spin-offs, movies, music, artwork – you

Set in a post-apocalyptic dystopia, Code Vein by Bandai Namco, looks to deliver a robust story line with exhilarating game play. Players will decide their own fates as they create their own unique Revenants and embark on a quest for answers and power. Those who are strong enough to survive

Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble is the sequel to the original Tiny Metal released in 2017 to mostly positive reviews on Steam. Being blunt, I have never ever been a fan of turn-based games. They are just the type of games I can never enjoy as much as I would