Tomb Raider (2013) Review
Dave The 2014 release of Tomb Raider is a gritty reboot of a popular game franchise that has become one of gaming’s biggest icons. Set on the remote Yamatai island you take on the role of Lara Croft as she tries to save her friends and escape to safety. Despite the simplistic framing the story is actually a detailed origins story about survival and Lara’s development in response to dan...[Read More]
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
The intrepid Captain Toad sets off on his own adventure for the very first time through a wide variety of tricky, enemy-infested, maze-like stages to find hidden gems and nab elusive gold stars.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Review
When I first heard Captain Toad was getting his own game I was ecstatic. As a huge fan of his Super Mario 3D World bonus levels I believed the format housed great potential. By utilising a unique character Nintendo would be able to draw on all the rich world elements of the Mario Universe without having to adhere to the platforming standards they’d created – and they didn’t disap...[Read More]
Shovel Knight
Shovel Knight is a sweeping, classic action-adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It’s a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small warrior with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpo...[Read More]
Shovel Knight Review
With waves of games “cashing in” on the current love of 8-bit aesthetics it would be easy to dismiss Shovel Knight as just another tribute game. To do so would be a grave error however as it, not only captures the style and feel of the best classic platformers, it perfects them! The story begins by introducing us to the Shovel Knight; a legendary adventurer who, alongside Shield Knight...[Read More]
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune
Jump into the perilous journey that kick-started the legendary escapades of Nathan Drake. Hunt for the lost treasure of El Dorado, with the help of courageous journalist Elena Fisher and Drake’s mentor and friend Victor “Sully” Sullivan. Enjoy peerless storytelling from the team at Naughty Dog, as you race to discover the fabled city of gold before your ruthless enemies.