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An amazing update to a Horror classic.

Dead Space 2008 is one of those seminal moments in games when you just know this is something special. The games gritty visuals unique mechanics, haunting design and engaging story propelled it to instant classic status.

Fast forward to 2023 and the new Dead Space Remake has arrived a game that pays loving homage to the original while also improving on it in myriad ways. This new version I dare say is the definitive version to play. Every aspect has been addressed, visuals, audio, voice acting gameplay, it's all custom built but remains true to the spirit of the original. What you Remember about the 2008 version is still here only improved, annoying aspects are removed new mechanics have been implemented where appropriate, and the core expierence has been lovingly recreated to not be drastically different but new enough to feel fresh.

Go buy it is the bottom line here. Where other games have tried to imitate the original master piece nothing has even remotely come close untill now and it's the Remake of itself.

Although I was skeptical to begin with about playing this and how different it would be to Odyssey, I admit after a reasonable amount of play time I've come to appreciate certain things about the game. These for me personally are:

The Stunning Visuals - They are very intone with the viking theme and feel of the game and are just generally amazing. In some ways they even sort of Out do Odyssey, partly because they look a bit more polished, and partly because they have a more 'natural' feel to them.

Viking Culture - this aspect in my opinion is done more or less flawlessly, from the look of the characters down to the very small, but entertaining dialogue moments while sailing to raid locations. It very much feels like you're playing an episode of Vikings, and I think that definitely says something. I also love how you can use the some of the resources you raid to build up your own settlement, which adds to the authentic viking experience.

The Combat - Although not as varied and stylized as Odyssey, it still manages to be fun and engaging thanks to it's gritty realism (I swear every time I see a head go flying I have moment of sheer adulterated bliss).

The Length - I can tell this as i have already finished this game before when it came out in 2020 that this game is a much larger game compaired to odyssey, and for someone who juggles demanding full-time work with a two year old, that is indeed a Godsend. 170+ hours is waaay to long to spend on one game that doesn't hold up the balance with story and characters (Odyssey)

All in all, if you've been curious about giving this a try, I say go for it!

P.S. If you do decide to go for the extra stuff (which you will, trust me), go for the mysteries, as there is a great variety of things to do and most of them are reasonably short and sweet

10/10

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And last but not the least a huge thanks to gabe for bringing this game to steam after a long wait & i hope that ubisoft brings all their new titles like AC Mirage & previous released titles like FC6, Watch Dogs Legion etc. to come to steam asap so i can buy it immediately :)

Where the poor reviews originate from, is where I differ. The Callisto Protocol is truly the 2008 Dead Space resurrected. Many expected a dynamic and compelling storyline behind what was marketed and advertised to be a major blockbuster. The atmosphere, tension, brutality and fear factors of the game were spot-on from many expectations, but no one thought the drama driving his AAAA title would be so plane and predictable.

Where I give Glen and crew a pass is that the original Dead Space's story was just about as dull and lackluster as Callisto's; therefore, making this game a perfect example of what we SHOULD have expected.

I believe what gives it this poor review actually sets it up for a future sequel with an overwhelming story driving it much like what was seen in the Dead Space sequel (not Dead Space 3).

And lastly, the performances on PC ... even on high-end rigs this game's inability to optimize shader compilations is what I feel is the main reason behind the negative reviews. Luckily, I've spent much time with game's like Star Citizen (which can be a performance nightmare at times) to know how to gain more performance from my rig to run titles that are more demanding on computer hardware. After a few tweaks I rarely saw any stuttering or performance drops, allowing me to run on Ultra Settings, on an 1440p resolution monitor, with Ray tracing enabled and at 90 FPS (averaged, with no framerates dropping below 60).

This is a worthy follow on to the spider man game, Miles Is a really likeable character and I was quickly and happily drawn in to the immersive world of Spider-Man once again.But I could not but help feel like it was a little rushed and unfinished so it could be the release game of the year back when it released in 2020 in consoles.
Don’t get me wrong It looks beautiful but I unfortunately spent the whole game feeling like something was missing, feeling like it deserved more content. I walked away needing to replay the first game which has prison colonies and more headquarters missions men with jet packs and many more super villains.

The invisibility mode is excellent and I loved sneaking up on enemies in that respect the game felt better then the first. The venom mode is okay but makes some combat a little to easy. The costumes were a little dull in my opinion but nothing can beat the classic Spider-Man cartoon characters of the first game I really hope that some add on packs come out soon as I found myself needing a lot more missions. The best suit i liked in this whole game was the classic miles morales suit given by doing the story as per my opinion

It sounds like I am being a bit harsh but honestly the first one was so outstandingly good I found this one a little disappointing but it is still a great fun game that I would definitely say it is worth playing.

My Rating - 9/10

I am tempted to call this a masterpiece. In my opinion this is undoubtedly the best Uncharted game in the series not just because of the superior graphics but also the story and gameplay. I may be biased because this was the first game I played in the series but I have now also completed the second and third games and while impressive for being on the PS3, they do not come close to rivaling Uncharted 4.

This game has larger areas than previous uncharted games. There is a lot to explore and with the stunning locations and attention to detail, this is a joy. There are notes to be found throughout the game which expand the world and present stories outside of the main story. The gameplay also benefits from the larger areas and allows for multiple paths to reach the same end goal. The areas are also more three dimensional and the grapple hook is a welcome addition.

Most importantly I had the most fun playing this game hands down. The addition of the alert indicator on enemies and being able to mark enemies makes stealth a very viable and fun option in a lot of areas and is very satisfying to pull off. The guns feel much better in this game compared to the previous games and the controls feel very natural and easy.

The story is both thrilling and heartfelt, the characters feel very real and everyone's motivations are clear. These are all lovable characters. The main villain isn't overly macho and "villainy" and even his motivations also provoke some sympathy. There is good female representation here as well. The dialogue throughout the game is witty and fun.

The pacing of the game is great. A good balance between exploring, climbing and encounters with enemies. The puzzles are quite simple and straight forward but feel fun. There are some epic set pieces but that are still grounded in reality. Some sequences really makes this feel like playing a very good action/adventure film. The "supernatural" element was left out of this game, which I thought was a welcome choice. There is more focus on character development instead. The story felt more realistic but at the same time extraordinary.

The music is great. A mixture of epic orchestral music but also some tender emotional moments as well.

Acting, voice acting all superb and natural.

From beginning to end this is an absolute joy to play. A truly epic adventure with a very satisfying ending. Would highly recommend this to anyone!

Lastly I would like to thank Naughty Dog studios & Playstation Studios for letting us enjoy this hell of a gem in pc & i have to say that waiting 6 years for this masterpiece was really worth it to every last bit of my money, I hope Naughty Dog brings Last of Us 1 & 2 to PC as soon as possible because after playing this my hype has been doubled for that games !!

My Rating - 10/10 (Loved it)

Marvel's Spider-Man is one of the best games I have ever played, there are so many things that I enjoyed here that I wish I could play it all over again. It is a beautiful tribute to one of my favorite characters of all time. The way Insomniac crafted this game shows how passionate and dedicated the studio was to these characters and universe.

The gameplay is very engaging. Even when you are doing nothing, it is insanely fun to swing around the New York skyscrapers. The controls are fun to use and in hard-mode, it provides a fun and stimulating experience. The combat and skill tree were very interesting and had a lot of abilities that changed the gameplay quite a bit, providing new experiences even towards the end of the game.

The story and city of New York are loyal to the comics and all iterations of Spidey. At points, It felt a lot like playing a movie, especially with how great the cutscenes and writing were. Speaking of movies, I absolutely loved using the Tom Holland suits, although if you are more of a fan of another interpretation of Spider-Man, there is probably an option for that. I loved that they included dozens of cosmetic options for Spidey. Letting you craft you own story to a certain extent.

I think the demon storyline goes on for way too long. I was expecting more of a focus on classic Spidey villains. That is why I thought the second half of the game was perfect. Battling the Sinister Six is everything I ever wanted from a Spider-Man experience. I thought that this interpretation of the classic characters was very well done. This includes secondaries such as Mary Jane, Aunt May, Miles Morales among others. There were all likeable and leave you wanting to see more of them.

The DLCs are 100% worth it. They are a great expansion that continues the main story from the game. Contrary to most game DLCs, they do not feel like filler, the characters are expanded upon and transformed in very drastic ways. I even thought at points that The City That Never Sleeps storyline was even better than the main game's story. Silver Sable and Black Cat have become two of my favorite characters. Although I wish to see more of them in a sequel, the Spider-Man universe is so big that I can't wait to see what new heroes and villains Insomniac studios introduces in the future.

This game did an amazing job with Peter Parker's story. It leaves so much space for future stories, while having a clean conclusion on its own. I can't wait to be a part of this universe again when the Miles Morales game drops later this year or next year in PC <3

The game is beautiful and unique. I higly recommend it for cat lovers or animal lovers in general. This is my spoiler-free review. :)

The game is set in a dystopian underground civilisation that was built by humans ages ago. You(the cat) try to get back to the surface after you fell down into that underground city/civilisation. During your journey you unravel the secrets of this civilisation and meet a lot of interesting NPCs. The story is really unique and thrilling.

The gameplay isn't bad, but it could've been better. I hope we see a skill tree, outfits, and such things in Stray 2.

The graphics are good and the cat really looks so sweet. :)

The soundtracks and ambience suit the game and its genre pretty well. The game is mostly dramatic and full of emotional, touching scenes. The way the cat meows and purrs is so sweet and cute

In conclusion, Stray is a very good game and I highly recommend for its price. It's also a very fair price to get the game for 10$. And hopefully we see Stray 2 on the future, but maybe as an open-world game on the surface 😻

One of the best (if not the best) games ever existed!!! Ive been a huge FF fan since my childhood, and I've been waiting for this project with “tooth and nail”. Finally, we get to experience one the best things ever happened to the gaming industry! I don't even know where to start! One thing is for sure. Nothing is perfect in this world, but If theres something that touches perfection, that is FFVII REMAKE! So while I patiently waited for this gem to be released, I went and played the original FFVII since its on PSN. Then, my memory got refreshed and I was ready to go for the Remake! Now that I’m goin through the Remake I realized how fantastic and glorious this game is by all aspects, while it surpassed my expectations!
I love loooove how they extended the story, and added so much more depth into things that were simply gaps or plot holes in the old one. This game is a massive expansion/rebirth of FFVII. There are ppl complaining that its not exactly like the old one(smh) eh yea duh! Its a total remake and also wants to attract new gamers into the series as well, beside us old school fans. Furthermore it needed to be completed re-constructed into something that makes sense, by using some of its older elements, but also expand its horizons and give room for a connection to other things FFVII related! So If u cant understand that, You'll never be able to “feel” how fantastic this game is.
The graphics are top notch, as the details of every little thing are everywhere around u. The characters are super polished and gorgeous looking by all aspects, and completely represent the ones we grew up with and loved.
The music will bring chills down your spine and make you happy, emotional, intense, on edge, peaceful or thoughtful.
The battle system is fantastic as its one of the strongest parts of the game, while it gives you the feeling of total control over everything you do. You can be really strategic by stoping the game to think your moves if you overwhelmed, or you swiftly switch between characters in real action, or do both at the same time! Its incredible how many different ways/methods there are, for you to move in the battlefield.
The materia system is beautiful and so far it functions properly, while it blends nicely with your arsenal.
The voice acting feels like a movie straight for an oscar! Extraordinary voice acting that beautifully blends with all the other elements of the game and puts you into the plot right away!
The story is spectacular, massive, and epic as It completely brings back to life the old FFVII events, and furthermore adds whole new elements, while at the same time re-constructing a total new one! I can write a book on how amazed I am by this game. Let FFVII REMAKE to be the REBIRTH of the jrpgs and set the modern gaming era with new standards! This game will leave you with a huuuuuge experience in your book of memories. This isn't just a game, its life with its lessons, values, love, hate, desperation, adventure, social messages etc.
Thank you Square Enix!!! Thank you heartily for this outstanding masterpiece! 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻
Cant wait to see Part 2 and continue this epic quest with our heroes! 😊

Elden Ring is an absolute masterpiece. I haven't beat any souls games previously, but I did a lot of grinding on Dark Souls 3, as well as Dark Souls 2 and 1. I really enjoyed it and had a blast creating my character and grinding souls, so I figured I would try Elden Ring. It was definitely worth every penny. To start off, the graphics are absolutely insane. I am playing on my Xbox series S, and having no issues at all. It has a steady frame-rate and the loading times are minimal. Not to mention it's a treat to look at. The foliage, sky, sun, water, everything looks surreal and hyper realistic. Not to mention enemies look very detailed and bosses are extremely intricate. In terms of bosses, I finally beat the first one, Margit, after about 10-15 hours of grinding runes. This game wants you to either explore or find a good farming spot, and rewards your effort for either option. I really enjoyed looking for a good farming spot and then collecting runes and leveling up my stats. When it comes to building a character, you have a lot of control over your build. It's very extensive and makes it so you can control your play style. I started off as a Samurai and leveled up my katana and that's been my main weapon for most of my play time. However, to my delight I also found some wolverine claws which are awesome to use. Some weapons also have specific skills that come with them, which makes it very cool to find new ones and experience. On top of that, there's also some great looking armor sets in this game that will truly make you feel badass. This game has been a blast, and I haven't even really gotten anywhere in the story yet. Although to be honest, I don't pay much attention to the stories in these games. It's all about the challenges and experience that I enjoy. I know this review is not incredibly detailed, or really structured. However, if you are interested in a game that will reward you for your time, as well as teach you it's inner workings, this is definitely for you. If you enjoy exploring depth worlds and fighting monsters, this is definitely for you.

So I've finally finished the main story & did some side quests as well so all i have to say, it’s incredible. Let me just bullet point what I like;

• Smooth, easy & addictive parkour
• Fun and tactical combat
• Rewarding & extensive progression tree
• A vast array of Unique & tiered weapons/armour
• Great dialog & voice acting
• Intense and interesting cinematic’s
• Optional dialog which affects relationships
• A huge, unique open world with tons to see and explore
• Fun and challenging side quests
• Immersive & thrilling story
• Graphically gorgeous
• Different variations of Zombies
• Thugs/bandits roaming around, giving the world more of a threat besides dealing with undead.
• Fun and easy crafting, with lots of different components to be found & scavenged
• The world looks extremely lived in & run down
• Day/night cycle, presenting you with two different and unique world encounters.
• Addictive character progression
• So much to loot & collect

I could go on. This game takes what was great about the first game, and adds more. It’s smooth and easy to move, run, climb and jump. And the combat is extremely fun and gory. So far I don’t have anything bad to say, I’m sure I’ll come across some things I don’t like, but no game is perfect.

The one thing I will say, is for I found it slow to start with. It takes an hour or so for the game to kick off. The beginning is sort of like your tutorial and introduction to the world. But once you’re passed that, the game and the world open up to you, giving you and endless array of things to do.

Bored of the main quests? Do side missions.
Bored of side missions? Free roam.
Bored of free roam? Collect, gather & stock up on materials & scraps to upgrade & purchase better gear making you harder, stronger & faster.

In my opinion, the gaming market is and has been very slim for picking a good Zombie game over the past 5/10 years. World War Z, Back 4 Blood and all the other recent Zombie games have been fun, and in their own right deserve to be praised and played. However, apart from Days Gone which is a personal favourite when it comes to post apocalyptic zombie games, there hasn’t really been a triple A zombie title I’ve fell in love with. Like how I did back in the day with Left 4 Dead, until now. Dying Light 2 is a fantastic, story driven, character progression, parkour, open world Zombie game and I highly recommend it to anybody who loves post apocalyptic zombie games and/or loved the first Dying Light.