Author: Joe

  • The Slormancer Review – A Casual ARPG With Surprising Depth

    The Slormancer Review – A Casual ARPG With Surprising Depth

    Visuals The Slormancer features classic pixel art with a colorful and chaotic style. While it’s not the most polished or detailed, the effects during combat are flashy enough to make fights feel impactful. Environments and enemies can get a bit repetitive over time, but the visuals still do a decent job of supporting the fast-paced…

  • Doom: The Dark Ages Review – Why It’s the Weakest of the New Doom Trilogy

    Doom: The Dark Ages Review – Why It’s the Weakest of the New Doom Trilogy

    Visuals The game looks fantastic overall. The environments feature grand setpieces like massive demons tearing through everything and ship battles in the sky. These scenes provide a strong sense of scale and spectacle. The Slayer’s animations are full of power, whether he is walking, climbing, or striking enemies, reinforcing the sense of brute force. The…

  • Captain Blood Review – A Pirate Adventure Stuck in Time

    Captain Blood Review – A Pirate Adventure Stuck in Time

    Captain Blood was originally planned for release over a decade ago, and it definitely looks the part. The visuals feel like something from the PS2 or early PS3 era, with stiff animations and dated character models. Still, there is a certain charm to the art style. The environments carry that old-school flair, and if you…

  • Monster Hunter Wilds Review – Open World, Open Wounds

    Monster Hunter Wilds Review – Open World, Open Wounds

    Monster Hunter Wilds may not push the boundaries of graphical fidelity, but it still delivers a solid visual experience. Environments are detailed enough to draw you into the world, and the monster designs are, as always, excellent. That said, the game could definitely benefit from a bit more polish in some areas textures can look…

  • Ghostrunner 2 Review – Cyberpunk Combat Has Never Been This Clean

    Ghostrunner 2 Review – Cyberpunk Combat Has Never Been This Clean

    Ghostrunner 2 looks absolutely incredible. The game’s got this amazing cyberpunk world with neon lights, futuristic architecture, and dynamic environments that make each area feel unique. The character and enemy designs are sleek and intimidating, matching the fast-paced action perfectly. The art direction keeps the energy high and the world feeling alive, which really pulls…

  • Dead Island 2 Review – Zombie-Slaying Mayhem in the Sun

    Dead Island 2 Review – Zombie-Slaying Mayhem in the Sun

    The graphics in the game are solid, delivering the gritty, violent zombie-killing experience you’d expect. The visuals do their job in showcasing the brutality of the action, and the execution animations are particularly over-the-top, which is a nice touch for those looking for an exaggerated, gory spectacle. However, while the setting is strong, the overall…

  • Lords of the Fallen (2023) Review – Dual Worlds, Double Trouble

    Lords of the Fallen (2023) Review – Dual Worlds, Double Trouble

    The visuals are decent but nothing special. Some zones in the Axiom realm look great, but when switching to Umbral, many areas become visually dull and repetitive. While the dark fantasy style is appealing, the graphics themselves feel outdated. The best-looking areas are rare, and most of the visual appeal comes from strong art direction…

  • The Midnight Walk Full Review – A Unique, Handcrafted Horror Experience

    The Midnight Walk Full Review – A Unique, Handcrafted Horror Experience

    The graphics in The Midnight Walk are exceptional. Built entirely from clay and cardboard, the world has a handcrafted, tactile feel that sets it apart from other horror games. The environments are both eerie and strangely beautiful, while the clay monster designs are especially unsettling. The unique visual approach is one of the game’s defining…

  • Nine Sols Review – A 2D Sekiro for Metroidvania Fans

    Nine Sols Review – A 2D Sekiro for Metroidvania Fans

    The visuals in Nine Sols are solid. While a few areas stand out as especially beautiful, most environments are functional rather than visually striking. The art direction supports the tone well, but it rarely takes center stage.

  • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review – Stunning Visuals, Clunky Combat

    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review – Stunning Visuals, Clunky Combat

    The game looks fantastic. Character facial animations are highly detailed, and the environments successfully capture the feel of a cinematic adventure. It often feels like playing through an Indiana Jones movie, complete with striking set pieces and a strong sense of atmosphere.