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Red Faction Guerilla Re-Mars-Tered – PS4 ∣ Review

By Thomas Mcinnes
| 2nd July 2018
| PS4, Review
| 0

Those of a Wreck-It Ralph persuasion can rejoice in the news that Red Faction: Guerilla is back. My recollections of playing the 2009 original are somewhat hazy now, but my one abiding memory is one of absolute carnage. No 3rd-person action game - before or since - focused so much…read more >

Shape of the World – PS4 | Review

By Thomas Mcinnes
| 23rd June 2018
| PS4, Review
| 0

We're fortunate in planet PlayStation. The back catalogue is so rich and diverse that it's not difficult to find a title that matches your mood. As much as I enjoy open world games, for example, there are days when it all feels a bit too much like hard work. Trudging…read more >

Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection – PS4 | Review

By Thomas Mcinnes
| 18th June 2018
| PS4, Review
| 0

Streetfighter is a series that needs little introduction. With roots in the late 80s arcades, it's been the subject of continuous evolution over the years: tweaked, enhanced, rebalanced and remixed to within an inch of its life, each iteration bringing small yet important changes to keep the series fresh. This…read more >

Jurassic World Evolution | Review

By Thomas Mcinnes
| 13th June 2018
| PS4, Review
| 0

As a concept, Jurassic World Evolution is not a difficult sell. Once you recover from the disappointment that it's not, in fact, an action or story-driven game but a park management sim, the prospect of creating your very own dinosaur playground sounds enticing. Playing with dinosaurs appeals directly to the…read more >

Yoku’s Island Express – PS4 | Review

By Thomas Mcinnes
| 8th June 2018
| PS4, Review
| 0

With the plethora of indie titles vying for attention these days, it's easy to overlook a hidden gem as you sift through the online stores. Sometimes, however, one breaks through, punching above its weight to share the spotlight with the big boys. One such game is Yoku's Island Express, a…read more >

Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn | Review

By Thomas Mcinnes
| 7th June 2018
| PS4, Review
| 0

Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn is a game that in many ways should not exist, coming as it does many years after the much-maligned original that launched in 1994 to vocal and almost universal criticism. The bizarre premise of basketball player Shaquille O’Neal starring in his own video game beat-em-up…read more >

SEGA Mega Drive Classics | Review

By Thomas Mcinnes
| 6th June 2018
| PS4, Review
| 0

Never go back: that's my gaming rule of thumb. Nostalgia brings with it cherished experiences which are often best left where they are. Games you loved then so rarely hold up now, so why sully the memories by going back? With this in mind, I approached Sega Mega Drive Classics…read more >