Turns out, this One Step From Eden roguelike is both fun and addictive! https://youtu.be/JI6vPC4G_IM This is one of the most challenging games I’ve played in a while; I know it recently received an Easy Mode update, but I have yet to play around with the difficulty settings. For now, I am having far too much... Continue Reading →
Traitor’s Blade (The Greatcoats #01) by Sebastian de Castell – Book Review
This review originally appeared over at booknest.eu. It’s been months since I read Traitor’s Blade, and after deep consideration, I am ready to set out judgement from on high! Heed my words, all ye who have not read this one: It’s quite good. I have The Three Musketeers to blame for my love of swashbuckling tales of heroism, chivalry... Continue Reading →
STAR WARS JEDI: FALLEN ORDER REVIEW – Excellent, Buggy, Lacking Ambition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6UDmBLUwUY Jedi: Fallen Order has a lot going for it - an excellent story, an addictive combat system and plenty of Metroidvania elements in the planets we players explore as we take on the role of Cal Kestis. Unfortunately, Fallen Order is also plagued by bugs and the number of gameplay systems directly copied from... Continue Reading →
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: Hunted (Legacy of the First Blade Episode 01)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OODHAgEEiI&t=1s Assassin's Creed Odyssey's first DLC, Legacy of the First Blade, is broken down into three episodes and I decided I'd talk about the first of them, Hunted. Hunted is...not bad. A memorable antagonist makes his debut at the same time as the wielder of the first blade is introduced - Darius, an elderly Persian... Continue Reading →
Remedy Entertainment’s Control Does Telekinesis Right!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXCBODikVRQ Control does telekinesis in just the right way, making you feel powerful in so many different ways! That's why I decided to tell you about the 5 ways in which Control has excelled in making TK an enormous amount of fun and exactly what Remedy Entertainment promised when it unveiled this game during E3... Continue Reading →
The Flight of the Darkstar Dragon is now Available!
The latest novel by Benedict Patrick, an author I admire and consider a friend, was released yesterday! I, distracted lad that I am, messed up and didn't post about it when I ought to have, so here's to making amends! I recommend you grab this novel on Amazon, it's well-worth it. The Flight of the... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft
I've had some trouble putting my thoughts in order where Senlin Ascends, the first book in Josiah Bancroft's Books of Babel series of four, is concerned. This book is an excellent read, the kind whose characters live with you well after you've put it down for good. Perhaps Senlin Ascends is one of those rare... Continue Reading →