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Remakes and remasters give me the opportunity to plug any gaps in my gaming knowledge, particularly when it comes to the PC. Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacy originally saw daylight in 1999. Based on a 1986 comic by Benoit Sokal, it saw some critical success, although had the usual limitations of […]

Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacy – PS5 Review

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Aspyr’s been working hard at remastering Crystal Dynamics’ back catalogue. After the success of the Tomb Raider Remasters, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered is next in line. It’s one of those series I’ve merely glanced at over the years. Playing them in 2024 has made me […]

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered – ...

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I hope you’re keeping count because Alone in the Dark is the second time the seminal survival horror has hit the reset button. 2008’s first attempt didn’t seem to leave any long-lasting impression. In the shadow of more high-profile remakes, 2024’s edition appears to walk back to the series’ roots. […]

Alone in the Dark – PS5 Review

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Frictional Games have been at the forefront of the indie horror genre and their Amnesia series has been, for the most part, very well received. I’ve yet to play the earlier games but I always considered their restrictive nature to be off-putting. Sneaking around an environment with little to arm […]

Amnesia: The Bunker – PS4 Review

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