Mike

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Mike gets all the racing games because he understands that stuff even though he doesn't drive.

Neverwinter Nights is rightly lauded as a classic role-playing game and, until now, it’s never graced home consoles. Sometimes these PC efforts can find it hard to transition to a controller and the added obstacle of time itself can make these port sink, rather than swim. With Beamdog at the […]

Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition – PS4 Review

December 12, 2019 in PS4 / Reviews tagged beamdog / bioware / dice rolls / dungeons & dragons / elves / high fantasy / neverwinter nights enhanced edition / orcs / role-playing game / wizards by Mike

I feel like sniping’s one of the coolest things you can do in a shooter. It will always look precise, patient and require great timing. It’s funny how I’ve tended to avoid games that revolve entirely around it. Along comes GI Games’ Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts to break me in […]

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts – PS4 Review

December 2, 2019 in PS4 / Reviews tagged first-person shooter / GI Games / shooting / siberia / sniper ghost warrior contracts / sniping / stealth by Mike

Roguelites are a tough genre for me to get into. The random nature of them can sometimes make me struggle to find a foothold whilst the permanence they do offer sometimes tends to fall short. Sparklite, from Red Blue Games offers a cutesy, retro aesthetic with a more accessible blend […]

Sparklite – PS4 Review

November 17, 2019 in PS4 / Reviews tagged dungeons / hack and slash / puzzles / red blue games / roguelite / sparklite / zelda by Mike

There’s been plenty of stories involving science going too far and Storm in a Tea Cup’s Close to the Sun attempts to add their own spin on a common narrative. I do love a walking simulator and the initial trailers showcasing an art deco style had me intrigued from the […]

Close to the Sun – PS4 Review

November 3, 2019 in PS4 / Reviews tagged adventure / close to the sun / narrative driven / nikola tesla / puzzles / storm in a teacup / thomas edison / walking simulator by Mike

We’ve all fished in a game at some point but this is my first foray into a dedicated fishing simulator. Fishing Planet has been a fairly accomplished free-to-play effort that’s found a home on the Playstation Store for the past couple of years. Now the powers that be have decided […]

The Fisherman – Fishing Planet – PS4 Review

October 25, 2019 in PS4 / Reviews tagged anglers / bottom feeders / competition / fishing planet llc / fly fishing / simulation / the fisherman by Mike

No Pest Productions came to our attention with A Bastard’s Tale. Their tricky debut placed an emphasis on skill and deliberateness but a steep challenge and a short experience left Gareth feeling down on it. Driven Out is hoping to offer something meatier with an appealing art style and a […]

Driven Out – PS4 Review

October 18, 2019 in PS4 / Reviews tagged 2d sidescroller / deliberate / difficult / driven out / hack and slash / no pest productions / swordplay by Mike

Codemasters are back at it again with another racing title. This time, they’ve delved into their recent past and decided to give GRID something of a reboot. More philosophically arcade, can this jack of all trades become a master? GRID‘s career mode offers the main course with dozens of events […]

GRID – PS4 Review

October 14, 2019 in PS4 / Reviews tagged codemasters / fernando alonso / grand tourers / GRID / online multiplayer / racing / stock cars / time trials / tuning by Mike

Pro Evolution Soccer was beginning to lose its charm with me. Last season, the game provided a challenge beyond my reach whilst there wasn’t much new to shout about. With a new name and touting an improved Master League, eFootball Pro Evolution Soccer 2020 is looking to jump start some […]

eFootball Pro Evolution Soccer 2020 – PS4 Review

September 22, 2019 in PS4 / Reviews tagged efootball pro evolution soccer 2020 / esports / euro 2020 / konami / online multiplayer / pes productions / sport by Mike

As a public transport pleb, I’ve become accustomed to buses and rely upon them to get from A to B. Bus Simulator from Still Alive Studios gives me the opportunity to flex my logistic muscles and run a company from scratch. Originally a PC release last year, this niche title […]

Bus Simulator – PS4 Review

September 20, 2019 in PS4 / Reviews tagged bus simulator / driving / fare-dodging / germany / job simulator / public transport / still alive studios by Mike

Despite being a sport in decline, the NASCAR Heat series appears to be picking up pace as a competent simulation series dedicated to America’s favourite oval racing championship. Building on last year’s effort, Monster Games are hoping NASCAR Heat 4 can keep the momentum going. NASCAR Heat 4‘s handling doesn’t […]

NASCAR Heat 4 – PS4 Review

September 18, 2019 in PS4 / Reviews tagged 704 games / daytona / dirt racing / monster games / nascar heat 4 / online multiplayer / oval racing / splitscreen / truck racing by Mike

Since handing over the reins to Kylotonn, the WRC series has been on something of an upward trend. The sport’s been well-handled without necessarily stepping into something truly spectacular. WRC 8 hopes to change all that with some new features, smart decisions and more reasons to race from point to […]

WRC 8 – PS4 Review

September 5, 2019 in PS4 / Reviews tagged kylotonn / local multiplayer / online multiplayer / point to point / racing / time trial / world rally championship / wrc 8 by Mike

Brawler’s can come in many shapes and sizes. Born Lucky Games have opted to take a rather interesting approach with Roarr! Jurassic Edition. You’re put in the capable hands of a dinosaur named Sue and tasked with destroying otherworldly invaders but, whilst the premise is interesting, the game lacks more […]

Roarr! Jurassic Edition – PS4 Review

August 31, 2019 in PS4 / Reviews tagged 3d brawler / aliens / arcade high score / born lucky games / destruction / dinosaurs / roarr the adventures of rampage rex jurassic edition by Mike