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Game of the year 2023

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Phasmophobia is a unique, refreshing game in a genre that has been filled with low quality games. Despite being an indie game, Phasmophobia manages to surpass a lot of competitors by bringing in an outstanding quality and a very good, unique experience. The idea here is that you enter a co-op ghost hunting experience. You rely on voice chat and communication with other ghost hunters as you try to find ghosts in that location.

There are multiple maps you can browse, and each one of them has a spooky, eerie feeling. It shows that yes, you are never safe, and you can find yourself dealing with a multitude of different challenges. The cool thing regarding Phasmophobia is the fact that ghosts are randomly generated, so you never know what kind of ghost you are dealing with. Instead, you must use your equipment and wits as you try to figure out what is happening and also what you can do.

Phasmophobia comes with 3 difficulty levels. These are amateur, intermediate and professional. What differs here are things like a grace period timer and a money multiplier. The interesting thing here is that you start with the lowest difficulty unlocked and a single map. You have no equipment or money, and that means you will find it very challenging to evolve and grow. But the upside is that you have a lot of new things to look up to, and you can unlock them gradually as you play.

Maps are different in size, and finding ghosts on a larger map can actually be a chore. Your gear consists of things like an UV flashlight, and then you also have an EMF reader, a video camera and so on. You can upgrade your equipment, and also add new things to the equipment without a problem. The whiteboard will list your objective and there are 3 bonus objectives that you may want to complete. They do a very good job when it comes to not rushing you, instead you must work with your team and see what regions you can explore and where you can find the ghost.

Phasmophobia is a very atmospheric game, and they do a very good job at keeping the gameplay immersive and very intense. The experience is exciting, and you can find all kinds of new things to try out and explore.

Is Phasmophobia a game you should play right now? If you like the idea of ghost hunting, then this game is perfect for you. Not only is it intense, exciting and fun to play, but it’s immersive, and there’s always the scare and horror of now knowing what ghost you can find. All of this creates a very interesting atmosphere, and you will find yourself playing this more and more. It’s totally worth checking it out, especially if you like team based games. The way you communicate and work as a team can make a difference, so try to take that into account. It’s an exciting game with a lot of promise and constant updates!

Satisfactory
Creating your own factory and being able to make a profit from a vast range of items might sound hard, but Satisfactory shows that with enough crafting experience and work you can bring in some amazing results. The game itself is similar to Factorio, but this offers a 3D approach and a lot more exploration. With that in mind, there’s also a bit of a story!

Story
The idea here is that you are stranded on a planet, you are all alone and there are no other forms of life that resemble humans. All you have is the alien fauna and flora. You need to explore the world and use all those tools in order to survive and maybe even create your own empire. There’s no enemy here, aside from maybe some hostile animals here and there. The focus is on creating a great industrial empire that works flawlessly. That might be harder to achieve than you might imagine.

Graphics
Satisfactory is by far one of the best crafting games out there. Sure, the competition is mainly Factorio and Minecraft which are not exactly visually impressive. But Satisfactory is a masterpiece from a visual standpoint, even if it’s not exactly finished at the time of this review. The characters look great, the quality is impeccable and the game worlds you explore are amazing. Even the building tools look nice, so there’s definitely a lot right about this.

Gameplay
What we like the most about Satisfactory is the fact that it plays really well. You have electric poles, automatic mining drills, resource hubs, power plants and even vehicles. They have all you need to manufacture products from components. In the game you can find ramps, foundations and storage units and you can also add jetpacks or weapons. These can be unlocked as you play, which is where the longevity of the game really comes. There’s no real narrative aside from being stranded, but the fact that you can still unlock stuff is what really makes the title so unique and different.
Also, it’s nice that the single machine upgrades are usually locked in power slugs. You need to capture these and then you can gain access to all kinds of benefits. On top of that you also need to find nodes with minerals for the high-end technologies. That means Satisfactory is all about exploring and gathering stuff while still crafting new tech. The tech tree is large, there’s a lot to unlock but the more you progress, the further you have to explore here.

Conclusion
Satisfactory is a lot of fun since you get to explore many environments, acquire minerals and compounds, then improve technologies. It’s very interesting, it plays well and there are new updates with tons of new content. It’s still in Early Access, and it might take a while until it’s bringing the full release. At the end of the day, it’s a very creative game focused on crafting and exploration, and you will find yourself spending dozens if not hundreds of hours trying to unlock everything!

Subnautica: A Sensational, Sea-faring Adventure


In short, Subnautica is a thrilling survival game. An awe-inspiring aquatic adventure that's both jaw-dropping from a visual perspective, and incredibly immersive on a grand scale. Mainly, thanks to its deep elements of exploration.

But also, its other-worldly, atmospheric qualities, advanced micro-management concepts, and an inspired underwater world teeming with life in technicolour.

Now, there's a stark reason why Subnautica, the oceanic, smash hit, is taking Steam by storm. On that note, those with a fierce thirst for adventure, or a fascination with underwater life, will get along famously with Subnautica. In truth, there's just something for everyone here.

After crash-landing on an alien world, the primary task is to survive. But that's easier said than done, however. Subnautica may look like an aquatic paradise on the surface, but deep down, there's a whole host of predatory hostiles just waiting for their next meaty morsel. On that rather unsavoury note, you'll need to use all your craft and cunning to make it out of the darkly ominous abyss alive.

That's where crafting comes into play. As well as the bare necessities of food and water, you'll need to create suitable swimming gear and deep-diving submersibles. But there's a catch. Meaning, all inventions require careful monitoring and are affected by spikes in oceanic depth and pressure. Of course, the further you dare to delve, the rarer the resources. Thus, allowing you to craft more advanced apparatus.

So, there's a smart risk and reward scheme on offer for those willing to go the extra mile. But for me, the other-worldly sights and sounds are reason enough to explore the dangerous depths. But be careful; there's every chance you'll be dicing with death.

Subnautica plays host to some of the most awe-inspiring environments I have ever laid eyes on in a video game. Each blossoming biome contains a rich diversity of life and is oozing with vibrant palettes of vivid colour. All of which stun the eyes and dish up a visceral treat for the senses. That is, despite the apparent dangers that lurk within. With that in mind, I advise caution at every turn.

These hostile habitats teeming with life, range from sun-soaked coral reefs to fiery lava fields, meandering cave systems, and the bizarrely beautiful, bioluminescent rivers. As you can see, there's such a diverse mix of areas to explore that you'll want to visit every underwater crack and crevice. To do so, though, you'll need to manage oxygen supplies along the way. So then, it appears there's more than one way to take your breath away!

Another critical facet of the game allows you to tinker and modify gear on the go. Here, there's a densely divergent pool to pick between, those of which can come in very handy, indeed. Things like mining drills will enable you to extract valuable minerals from the seafloor. All the while, propulsion devices, torpedoes, and grappling hooks keep the beasts at bay. But perhaps more importantly, they help with subterranean traversal.

In your bid to escape the hostile world, you can also build-bases on the seabed — most, if not all, of them acting as mini hubs. Here, you can house resources, store vehicles, and renew oxygen supplies. These play out as vital pitstops, should you wish to venture deep into uncharted waters. Within each base, you can customize away to your heart's content by choosing from an array of varying layouts and blueprints. It's a lot of fun carving away the hours, fine-tuning any gear while keeping a close eye on the structural integrity of each base.

But it's not all about survival. During your voyage, you'll unravel the mysteries of this alien and abstract world. Slowly but steadily, piecing together the puzzle surrounding your sudden arrival. Along the way, you'll discover strange underwater structures. But also, bear witness to the odd phenomenon infecting sea life. In truth, there's so much to soak in, that it's easy to get swept up in its swirling story. And of course, the games surreal setting. And that's all part of its magical allure.

Can you make it off the planet in one piece? Well, I strongly suggest you take the plunge and give it a go! If nothing else, it'll truly take your breath away in every meaning of the word.

All in all, Subnautica is an outstanding underwater odyssey. And one that is truly unmissable. Honestly, I had a great time with this game. Better still, it left a lasting impression on me. In my mind, it's easily one of the most immersive experiences I have ever had the luxury of playing. Furthermore, I'd recommend it to anyone with a proclivity, or an organic yearning for exploration.

If you haven't already, go out and play this one-of-a-kind adventure today. In what is a definitive must-buy.

Story:
Below Zero is the next installment in the Subnautica series, with the same game story arc. Here, the player Robin Goodall is a zoologist who is looking for her lost research team member. She is alone in the arctic ocean and aims at revealing the secrets of aliens, however, the safe path towards the research station is blocked by rocks after a storm.

Content:
There is a lack of content like one can finish the story in a few hours and stop in the middle of nowhere. But there are some newly added creatures like cute Peng wings, Leviathan, ice worms, new biomes. Alongside this, there is PDA explaining her about research missions on aliens. Robin is in touch with her sister Sam, who works in a flying platform called The Vesper. They are holding a conversation that is amazing and can be the best part of the game.

Gameplay:
Much like its predecessor, Subnautica Below Zero is an underwater survival game, full of adventure and mystery. The player has to hunt food, collect essentials, construct tools, look for the lost team member and interact with the life on the planet to complete the mission. The player can choose to play in any of the difficulty modes like Survival, Freedom, Hardcore or Creative. It also has the day and night cycle which is highlighted by altered visibility.
All in all, this version is a good package to buy but players who want to enjoy the sequel to the fullest should wait for its completion.

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Rainbow Six Siege In 2020: Still, A Solid, Tactical Shooter


Since its rocky and rather turbulent release, by some estimations, Rainbow Six Siege has evolved to become a stable, streamlined shooter, with a wealth of slickly implemented systems.

In the congested and highly competitive market of live service games, often it can be hard to stand out. Not least so, if a game belongs to an oversaturated genre, dominated mainly by colourful, larger than life, arcade-style battle royale shooters, such as Fortnite and Overwatch.

Even so, Ubisoft's firm focus on dynamic realism, with a direct enthesis on intense, tactical team play, gives it a distinct advantage over its more popular competitors in the field.

In no uncertain terms, Siege failed to hit the ground running when it first hit stores worldwide. In truth, when Siege first graced the scene, it had a strong foundation upon which to build, but lacked any real substance. A far cry from the finessed, final product we have today.

So, what makes Rainbow Six Siege such a supremely satisfying shooter today. Let's take a more detailed dive into some of Sieges core constructs. One aspect that shines through is its diverse and inclusive character roster. Initially, the base game offered players a choice of 20 varied operators.

But ever since launch, Ubisoft has continued to flesh out its rich roster with each passing season. As of today, there are an additional 32 or so operators. Each of which possesses unique personality traits, with contrasting characters models and cultural backgrounds.

As a direct consequence, Siege now represents more countries and cultures than ever before and this newly adopted approach to diversity is a welcome addition. Ideally, it would be good to see more games follow in Ubisoft's footsteps. At least in this regard. That said, I realize that it could be just wishful thinking, on my part.

Unlike its contemporaries, Rainbow Six Siege has a gamut of great gadgets to test out in the field. Each one tinkering with the game's metadata to some degree, in inventive ways. The by-product of this clever, meta-meddling leads to richly rewarding outcomes.

Things like Maverick's blowtorch allow you to melt away walls, creating sneaky shortcuts and sly escape routes. Thus, cutting off portions of the map as you close in on the unsuspecting target.

Meanwhile, the eyenox visor, used by intelligence expert, the Jackal, allows you to track enemy movements on the fly. Hence, detecting the footprints of any hostiles in the local vicinity. This increased element of awareness with the aid of an enhanced interface cooks up some satisfying kills. But more importantly, it's a tonne of fun to use.

Then there's defender Mozzie, who can send enemy drones’ haywire, with a battalion of little bots that hack and disable enemy sentries. In truth, these are just a few examples. But really, Siege is brimming at the seams with inventive concepts and quirky ideas. All of these helps each of the game's characters feel authentic. But equally, the operator's vastly diverse pool of roles and abilities give Siege a timeless feel.

As a result, very rarely will a sense of monotony kick in, with each intense firefight unique from the next. You never once feel the farce of familiar territory. And that perhaps is Sieges stand-out achievement.

And that speaks volumes about the tireless work Ubisoft has done behind the scenes. At least, since release. It pleases me how Ubisoft has retained a sense of realism, synonymous with the franchise. While along the way, adding a wealth of cool gizmos and gadgets.

It may have taken some time to get going, but Rainbow Six Siege is coming into its own. Some might say, at just the critical moment.

All in all, Rainbow Six Siege has surprised even me. Overall, as the gift that keeps on giving. Mainly, thanks to its devoted development team, that continue to push out new features. Thus, keeping things fresh, with a constant stream of smartly innovative updates. But also, the game's die-hard player base, that has stayed loyal through thick and thin. In effect, during the good times and the bad.

As a result, Rainbow Six Siege; much like a fine wine, matures with age. And over time, it has become a more all-round, accomplished shooter. Yet above all else; after a somewhat slow start, Siege stakes its claim as a gratifying alternative to the generic ground-pounding gunplay currently on the market.

Even as we venture into 2020, I can think of no better substitute shooter for those after an intense, ultra-realistic experience. If that sounds like your bag, the truth is, there's nothing to lose. So, gear up, and get out there on the double.

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