Despotism 3K | PS4 Review

There are games that preach superficial messages at you, and then there are games like Despotism 3K which showcases the cold hard truth about this life of ours. As the title suggests this game is all about Despotism, or tyrannical rule via authoritarianism. In this instance though we don't have real world leaders herding, and slaughtering humans like cattle, but instead an AI overlord who is hellbent on turning humanity into it's own personal army. To do this the AI has to maintain resources. Those resources being humans, and the product of human labor. This requires breeding them, keeping them feed, having them run a hamster wheel for energy, and sacrificing them to the energy reactor when in a pinch. 

This daily cycle of breeding, herding and slaughtering is done by upgradable mechanical devices controlled by the AI, and each day that passes the demands for the upgrades and resources that the humans provide grow. Mostly due to the growing population of humans that are being controlled, and maintained by the AI overlord. Like the real world though things that normally wouldn't effect the tyrannical leader or AI directly do undermine it's rule and effect it's human livestock. Ultimately making on the spot choices crucial to the survival of those it depends upon. Things like existential crisis, seasonal weather events, and even spatial anomalies will test your mettle, and decision making skills as a cold as steel dictator.

Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny | Nintendo Switch Review

They say if it's not broken then there's no need to fix it. I think this applies to NISA's latest entry in the Disgaea series. While 'Disgaea 6' does feature a new cast of leading characters, a new story, and some new features it remains mostly the same in the way of mechanics. With the exception of one mechanic gimmick that ties into the main character's design. The 'Super Resurrection' ...

Entering the scene as the game's protag we find a persistent low tier zombie named Zed who is hellbent on defeating the most powerful God of Destruction ever to plague the worlds. Alongside his putrid pug pal Cerberus, and a rag tag group of recruits he aims to do just that. Being the zombie that he is death is not an issue. With his special ability known as 'Super Reincarnation' dying only makes him stronger in that regard. The catch being that with each death he's transported to a new world where his gained stats and mana are reset, but his remaining strengths enhanced. It is through this rinse, and repeat cycle of battles, and losses that he goes forth with a heartfelt mission in mind ...

Guilty Gear -Strive- | PS4 Review

Guilty Gear returns in a big way with revamped mechanics, a robust behind-the-scenes backstory, a new story going forward, and new characters as well as an already established collection of known fighters. New to the series is a re-established offline gaming experience, and an indie inspired online lobby experience with a complete visual and functional overhaul. Upgraded, updated, and made to be played in an ease-of-access kind of way by all who give it a try this latest series offering is not one to wag your finger at. Despite it coming in three different bundles at day one with bonus content, and at increasingly higher prices it's the base game that you'll want to keep in mind as I give you the lowdown on it's features. The rest of the package deal is mainly for those looking to splurge on the usual DLC that comes with this particular franchise, but at a discounted price point.

Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown | PS4 Review

SEGA's flagship fighter returns to the fray updated, and upgraded in a new graphics engine for fighting game fans and newcomers alike. Boldly, and bravely it brings back it's unique cast of 19 fight style inclusive characters, adds in a whole host of new features, and does so at a decent full packaged price. Downloadable content included. While it does visually improve the overall looks of the game, and add modes as well as various tools for learning it falters where it should prevail though. The training mode which now has everything from the basics of 3D fighting to the detailed combo training for every character alongside a proper free training mode it hinders progress by not directing the player to do what they need to do to win in the most straightforward fashion. That along with netcode, and matchmaking instability it causes the game to not shine as brightly as I think most returning fans or newcomers would hope. It is, unfortunately, a fighter fit mostly for couch co-op competition, and limited online play via the game's new room system ...