Tag: Game Review
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Loot, pillage in sandbox pirate adventure game ‘Sea of Thieves’
Sail the seas and take what you want in Rare Interactive’s sandbox pirate adventure, “Sea of Thieves.” “Sea of Thieves” gives players balanced options that are rarely seen in the gaming industry today. For example, all weapons are exactly the same and cannot be upgraded. A player who has been active for some time would…
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‘Atomic Heart’ preview offers futuristic solo adventure
A myriad of hostile robots and ravenous zombies lurk in a sprawling underground complex defending a mystery shrouded in death in “Atomic Heart.” A new developer with only one unfinished game under its belt, Mundfish, has released a breathtaking gameplay trailer for an original first-person action roleplaying game for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.…
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‘Breath of the Wild’ expands Zelda anthology
In the final battle between the evil king Calamity Ganon and the champions of Hyrule, Link, the legendary Hyrulian hero, is struck down. Princess Zelda, who is the reincarnation of the Goddess Hylia, protector of Hyrule and the Triforce, was able to protect link from Ganon’s fatal blow by shielding him and carrying him to…
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‘Origins’ of Assassin’s Creed executes best game in years
In “Assassin’s Creed: Origins,” players take control of Bayek, a man driven by vengeance, like so many assassins that follow in his footsteps.
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‘Dishonored: Death of the Outsider’ honors previous installments
“Death of the Outsider” follows Billie Lurk on a path of redemption and offers a fitting end to the current “Dishonored” story arc.
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Mario joins forces with Rabbids in new Switch game
It’s a weird pairing that looks ripped straight out of a fourth-grader’s crayon drawing stuck to the fridge. But somehow “Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle” is now my favorite strategy game.
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‘Destiny 2’ impresses with improved solo experience
As a Guardian, you must reclaim your Light and travel the Solar System to protect The Last City of Earth.
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‘Lego City’ delivers fun, smashing gameplay
by RILEY GOLDEN//Entertainment Editor Fast cars, pretty women, and beautiful views that have one thing in common. They’re all built out of Legos. “Lego City Undercover” is a third-person action/adventure game in which the player takes control of Officer Chase McCain to chase down the criminal known as Rex Fury. The city is in the grips…
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‘Breath of the Wild’ breaks ground with open world, RPG elements
by RILEY GOLDEN//Entertainment Editor Take control of Link on a journey to save Princess Zelda and all of Hyrule in a groundbreaking addition to the “Legend of Zelda” series. “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” is a third-person, action/adventure video game available on the Nintendo Switch and Wii U that released to eager fans…
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‘Call of Duty’ impresses with infinite warfare
by RILEY GOLDEN//Entertainment Editor Space is infinite. And that’s exactly where “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” takes players. Available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC, “Infinite Warfare” is a first-person shooter with single player and multiplayer modes. The single-player campaign takes the player to a war-torn future in which humanity has outgrown Earth and…
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Escape from Baker house of horrors in ‘Resident Evil 7’
by TYLER YORK//Online Editor Scared doesn’t even begin to describe the experience I had during my time with “Resident Evil 7.” My idea of unwinding doesn’t normally involve deliberately frightening myself. That’s not to say I don’t appreciate a good thrill. Universal Studios Florida is one of my favorite places on earth. I enjoy movies such…
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Remastered game proves ‘Skyrim’ still has stories to tell
by RILEY GOLDEN//Entertainment Editor Tamriel, a land of werewolves, vampires, dragons, snowy peaks, and grassy plains, is a beautiful, action-packed world to explore for everyone. “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” is an Action Role Playing game that can be played in first or third-person, with fantasy elements that’s available on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4,…
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Gaming industry creates high expectations for new year
by RILEY GOLDEN//Entertainment Editor So far, 2017 is showing promise for the gaming community. An innovative console has been announced, new intellectual properties are being introduced to gamers, as well as several beloved series returning to consoles. The biggest release coming this year is the Nintendo Switch. On Oct. 20 Nintendo released a trailer for…
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‘Dishonored 2’ honors first game as exceptional sequel
by RILEY GOLDEN//Entertainment Editor The Empress of Dunwall and her father are in the midst of dealing with the Crown Killer when her aunt takes her throne by force.
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‘Mafia III’ delivers ‘60s vibe, unexpected quality
by RILEY GOLDEN//Entertainment Editor Lincoln Clay has returned home from the Vietnam War. After a quick reunion with his pre-war life, it’s all stripped away from him by the Italian Mafia.
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FIFA 17 impresses despite minor issues
by NICK ALVARADO//Sports Editor FIFA 17 has been a game that has been highly anticipated since the first trailer was released. Despite licensing issues, this game has lived up to the hype.