It takes a round of combat to really get what makes Has-Been Heroes is trying to do. As a rogue-like, there’s a lot to take in, so you’ll spend your first battle poring over spell descriptions, figuring out how to properly swap lanes, and probably get trounced by the seemingly …
Read More »“Oh my lord I’ve turned into a duck!” Why Dragon Quest Heroes 2’s multiplayer mode isn’t what you’d expect
Dragon Quest Heroes 2 is boisterous hack and slash game set in the legendary Dragon Quest universe. And while the main series has always been about deep, involving RPG adventures, this cheerful action game is closer to the successful Dynasty Warriors series, letting you cut down swathes of enemies in …
Read More »These GIFs of Link getting wrecked are the best thing about Zelda: Breath of the Wild so far
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (opens in new tab) has a lot of cool things going for it, but for my rupees the best element has already been laid bare: Link falling down and flopping around whenever he takes a solid hit, then getting right back up …
Read More »Horizon: Zero Dawns PS4 Pro improvements, crafting, and riding robosaurs – your questions answered
The next big PS4 exclusive is just weeks away. Excitement for Horizon: Zero Dawn (opens in new tab) is mounting among fans of Guerilla Games’ previous work in the Killzone series as well as anybody who can appreciate a big, post-apocalyptic world full of robot-o-saurs that want to rend your …
Read More »10 problems anyone who owned an Xbox 360 will understand
I had some great times with my Xbox 360, and then the one I bought to replace it when it broke, and the one to replace that one. Just kidding – everybody knows they usually broke fast enough that they were still covered by the warranty. Xbox 360 was one …
Read More »Who will the Avengers in Marvel’s new game be? Answer: not who you might think
Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow, Hulk, Hawkeye, Thor. Each one of those names conjures up images of Tony Stark or Steve Rogers on the big screen, but the comics have long since chosen different people to inherit the Avengers’ respective mantles. The question is: which side will the recently …
Read More »The Avengers Project is a new Marvel game from the Tomb Raider and Deus Ex devs
Update: A press release received by Gamasutra (opens in new tab) adds a little detail. Hope you’re ready to wait until next year to hear much more solid info. “The Avengers Project is being designed for gamers worldwide and will be packed with all the characters, environments, and iconic moments …
Read More »Vin Diesel wants Groot to branch out and battle Hulk in Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War (opens in new tab) has the potential for so many crossovers but one that has generated the most buzz time and time again (opens in new tab) is a potential clash between Groot and The Hulk. Thankfully, Vin Diesel has the perfect scenario for Groot locking roots …
Read More »Visage is the lovechild of PT and Allison Road (and is WAY eerier than both)
If you don’t fancy peeping around every corner in your house or jumping at a lamp swinging innocently, stop reading now. Visage (opens in new tab) will make sure you never see your house in the same way again. The haunted house horror game is due to appear sometime soon …
Read More »Doff your caps to the best hats in PlayStation history
“Hat’s entertainment!” may not be an actual phrase, but you can’t deny the effect that sporting a strong piece of headgear has on our favourite gaming characters. From Parappa’s beanie to Jill Valentine’s beret, we’ve picked out the best titfers from the history of PlayStation gaming. Mortal Kombat Hat’s all, …
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