Recent reviews by DeadlyMagikarp

This is every Warhammer fan's genuine dream. With a rewarding and in depth combat system that's easy to learn, difficult to master, Space Marine 2 is a challenging yet engaging experience. I have waited 13 years for this sequel and after accepting it does not play like the first game I have to say this is a stellar success. By The Emperor, it is wonderful to see 40k on the main stage! It hasn't been since 2004's Dawn of War, and it deserves it here! 5/5

I have fallen in love with this game. It is visibly stunning, well written, and engaging in both combat and stealth mechanics. This is the Assassin's Creed game we should have gotten years ago, only without all of the stupid BS that comes with Ubisoft titles. The world is a joy to explore, the side characters are engaging, and the fell of Japan has been mastered with a focus on its culture and history- as well as Mongolia. I really love this one, 5/5.

This is another great party game! Best money I never spent!

**UPDATE**
We have defeated the automaton menace once again. The villains at Sony have been pushed back, and managed democracy can continue to spread across the globe! We held the line, Divers! We held the line!

**UPDATE**
We dive together, we die together. The game that has fostered this incredible community has come under fire, and is jeopardy because of greedy, corporate mandates that do nothing to benefit the game, and only exist to fluff up the publisher in the eyes of shareholders. Depriving players and owners of the game the right to play in certain regions because of an arbitrary decision by corporate executives is unacceptable and if there is one thing for players to rally behind, it is this. Sony, go away. Publishers, go away. The community does not want you, it does not care about you. We support the developers of this wonderful game, and condemn this obvious automaton plot. I cannot support this game with this current decision. I'm doing my part!

**Update**
It is 100 hours. The war rages on. Liberty is under threat. Join The Helldivers they said. See the galaxy they said. It'll be fun they said. I see 410 deaths before me, mostly to friendly fire. There is only the war. There is nothing but my Hellpod and my Dominator to remind the dregs who this galaxy belongs to. I have lost sleep. Quality time with family. But that's okay. Because I'm doing my part!

This game is an absolute blast. I have had only a single crash so far, and the game runs pretty smooth for me. Shooting mechanics are great, the team coordinated play is great, and this is a sizable improvement from the original while keeping the chaotic fun. Naturally, server stability is a problem, but that's not unexpected for a new game, and I'm sure that will be improved in the next few days.

If you have a few friends you can play with, you can likely circumvent those problems, as my friends and I have. This game is a great, definitely worth the purchase!

Is it Pokemon with guns? Yes. Is it fun? Hell yes. This game not only brings back the classic style and feel of what old school Pokemon looked like, but it also manages to wrap it up in an addicting survival game that puts fun first. Nothing truly feels better than running around with a giant Pal, shooting from atop it or soaring through the sky. They did a good job on this one, absolutely worth playing with friends.

I didn't post a review for this already?

Well, I thought I did, but what more can honestly be said about this game that hasn't already? Narratively it's amazing, the production value shows genuine love and care, and it scared the entire industry into believing it had to perform. One of the greatest RPGs or all time and a grand slam for Larian Studios. Absolutely play it! Plus you can crush people as an owl bear or throw gnomes. 10/10

Finally a Warhammer RPG. This game is a ton of fun, and after completing Baldur's Gate 3 I've been thirsting for another great CRPG. Don't get it twisted, this game doesn't have nearly the same production value. However what it does have is excellent writing, a great soundtrack, engaging gameplay and a great representation of the 40k universe. Pick this one up if you're a fan. I'm still in the beginning and loving it 60 hours in!

I am never one to say that something gets better the more you experience it, however that is very much true for this game. A return to that classic "Bethesda magic" Starfield is a game I have found myself getting lost in for hours upon hours; seemingly without end. It is not a space sim- this is true, the flying mechanics are pretty basic and most of the space travel you do is via fast-traveling. However, even with that being the case, this is a fantastic introduction to the space faring genre for anyone looking to get into it, and a nice window into more advanced games like Star Citizen or No Man's Sky.

Storyline and characters so far have been enjoyable. Nothing mind-blowing, but pleasant. Pleasant in a way that only a Bethesda game can be; where you find yourself suddenly playing at 2am, listening to the peaceful atmospheric music and absorbing the surroundings.

When I first started this review, my thoughts were going to be a lot more negative; more about what the game lacked than what it had. However, with responsive shooting mechanics, an addictive replay loop, fun quest lines, great funny moments and then that classic buggy "Bethesda magic" it feels like a return to form. An expansion upon the foundation set by the Elder Scrolls and Fallout Games. This one is fun guys. 3.5/5

An absolute blast, Armored Core is back. While lacking perhaps the multitude of parts of parts that the other Armored Core games possessed, the action here is quick, snappy and exciting. It is a From Software game also, so expect punishment, and go in humble; you'll have fun if you love a challenge. 4.5/5

It really is a shame that EA asks $70 USD now, 10 dollars more at a premium. I have to ask what are we getting for those 10 more dollars? Extra quality? Polish? So far, the answer is nothing, nothing but giving into corporate greed.

Unfortunately, I cannot in good faith recommend this game right now. While it is a fantastic Star Wars game, the performance is so poor that it pulls you completely out of the experience. I recommend this game in a few weeks after they optimize it. Yet again another broken, buggy launch. Playing these games is getting more expensive, without a better experience; gotta love PC gaming in 2023.