Tag: Action

The ‘reverse localization’ of PC classic MechWarrior shows just how far ahead Japanese PC tech was in the early ’90s

The ‘reverse localization’ of…

Pasokon Retro is our regular look back at the early years of Japanese PC gaming, encompassing everything from specialist…
Yars Rising review

Yars Rising review

What is it? A classic shooter for the Atari 2600 reimagined as a contemporary metroidvania. Release date September 10,…
I added player-seeking hit squads to GTA 5, though the billion other mods I have installed keep getting in their way

I added player-seeking hit…

It is high time I paid for my crimes. There are things I’ve done that can’t be forgiven, mostly…
Onimusha: Way of the Sword review

Onimusha: Way of the…

Miyamoto Musashi, the legend goes, defeated his rival Sasaki Ganryu with a single blow to the head using nothing…
A 38-year-old NES platformer is getting a Steam remake by its original husband-and-wife team, as the pair’s ‘final major game product’

A 38-year-old NES platformer…

Games get remade for all sorts of reasons, but I think you’d struggle to find one with as heartwarming…
1666: Amsterdam’s developer says it ‘won’t be using AI anymore’, and the tech was only used ‘in conception and pre-production’—arguably the most creative phase of the entire process

1666: Amsterdam’s developer says…

There was surprise and delight when Summer Game Fest brought the reveal of 1666: Amsterdam, the long awaited dream…
Days Gone director blows a gasket as its protagonist is ‘reduced to a cartoon shill’ to promote ‘small game’ Astro Bot—Sony’s all-star romp featuring Kratos, Aloy, and Nathan Drake

Days Gone director blows…

Astro Bot appears to be doing rather well—we’re not nattering about it, obviously, because it’s a PS5 game, but…
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s competitive PvP mode makes the Imperium’s towering super-soldiers feel like they’re made of paper

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine…

During the pre-launch review period for Space Marine 2, it wasn’t possible for me to try its PvP mode,…
Heads-up: Space Marine 2 has a photo mode and it rules

Heads-up: Space Marine 2…

I've been playing Space Marine 2 during its early unlock period, and while it's a shame the campaign is…
Black Myth: Wukong would feel a lot more epic if it didn’t keep faking scale so poorly

Black Myth: Wukong would…

For the four of you who haven’t bought it yet, Black Myth Wukong is a fun Soulslike riff on…