mini
reviews
JULY
Another Sega / Platinum Games PC re-release, this
time it’s Shinji Mikami’s rocket-powered Gears This
story-focussed spin-off from Samurai Warriors II
is an interesting take on the Warriors series, with
an emphasis on character interaction, exploration,
and historical accuracy. It’s hampered by the ageing
game engine it’s built on, but provides enough new
ideas and a satisfying storyline to keep you engaged.
One for the fans, definitely, but there’s no shortage
of content to sink your teeth 7/10
Black Desert Online (PC, Out Now)
Rating System
We give games a score out of 10, with 0 being
impossibly bad and 10 being practically perfect.
Here’s what the ratings mean.
Although originally released over here in 2016, Black
Desert Online is now available on Steam and brings
with it a load of updates. Its by far the prettiest MMO
around, and has a dizzying range of content. Combat
is swift and action-packed, whilst the nuances of the
game’s trading, crafting and housing systems provide
incredible depth. The real star might be the massive
scale PvP siege mode, where guilds can construct
fortresses and contest ownership of game regions. Its
a lot to take in, but hugely rewarding if you can invest
the time. 8/10
Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada
(PS4, PC, Out Now)
208
0 = Impossibly bad. No game should ever be this
terrible.
1 = Awful. Games that score 1 should be avoided
at all costs.
2 = Really Terrible. A bad game that might just
qualify as so-bad-it’s-good.
3 = Pretty Poor. It might not be absolutely
terrible, but there’s not much to like about this
game.
4 = Flawed. Major problems really detract from
the game.
5 = Mediocre. Nothing majorly wrong with the
game, but nothing to write home about either.
6 = Not bad! A decent game that’s held back by
some issues.
7 = Good. A solid example of its genre, though it
might not be for everyone.
8 = Great. A highly entertaining game with lots
to offer, even if its not normally your sort of game.
9 = Truly excellent. A spectacular game that
everyone should play.
10 = Practically Perfect. Games that score a
10/10 might not be completely flawless, but
they’re pretty damn close. They earn our ELITE
badge of honour.
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