Recent reviews by Karl

Ah yes, Star Wars Battlefront II the game that rose from the ashes of corporate greed like a Phoenix wearing a storm trooper helmet.

Want to play as Darth Maul and spin around like a homicidal Beyblade? Done. Want to be Palpatine and tase people into oblivion while giggling like an evil grandma? You got it. Or maybe you want to be Yoda – a frog with a lightsaber who jumps like he's on six Red Bulls? Welcome to Heroes vs. Villains, where balance is a myth, and friendship dies faster than Han Solo in The Force Awakens. Despite this, I still adore the game mode, it is fun and by far what I think is the best game type.

And then there's Supremacy which I also enjoy, the grand battlefield where tactics, teamwork, and coordinated efforts are all immediately abandoned so that 20 people can sprint directly at a control point and explode together in a beautiful display of mutual incompetence, It's basically a large-scale simulation of workplace miscommunication, but with more lasers and slightly fewer HR complaints. It’s like chess... if chess was played by 64 people with rocket launchers and a vendetta.

The visuals? Stunning for the game's age. The sound design? Beautiful and nostalgic. The teamwork? Absolutely nonexistent. Every match is a chaotic symphony of thermal detonators, questionable life choices, and someone in chat typing in caps “HOW IS BOSSK NOT DEAD???” over and over.

Microtransactions are gone, so now your only enemy is the 13-year-old playing Grievous like it's a Dark Souls boss fight. All in all an enjoyable game which despite some frustrations is well worth playing, it can be quite the cinematic experience at times.

This game has it all a masterpiece of chaos and chocobos and an epic story, unforgettable characters, and a protagonist with a sword the size of a car. But let’s be real the best part for me? Chocobo racing. Forget saving the planet, I spent hours breeding genetically superior birds just to flex on NPCs. Sephiroth may be terrifying, but nothing haunts me more than the nightmares of trying to get a gold chocobo.

One of my favorite games of all time, 10/10 would spend another 100 hours gambling on giant chickens.

Wreckfest 2 is everything I loved about the first game but with more detail, every dent, scrape, and flying bumper looks better than ever. The crashes are so realistic that I swear I SAY "OOF" everytime just watching them.

If you love chaos, destruction, and the sweet satisfaction of sending your friends into a concrete barrier at 100mph, this is the game for you. Also, the damage modelling is so good that it perfectly replicates what my wife's driving does to her real car. 10/10 would recommend (and also wouldn't trust her to drive my in-game cars)

If you've ever dreamt of a game that combines the thrill of misplacing your phone with the excitement of repeatedly stubbing your toe, then Delta Force is the game for you.

In Operations mode, I spend more time redecorating the afterlife than actually playing. Each loot run feels like a one way charity giveaway where I generously donate my hard-earned gear to the enemy. It's like the game is teaching me the art of letting go—of my equipment, my pride, and my will to live.

Warfare mode offers a delightful buffet of creative demises. Whether it's being run over by a tank I swear wasn't there a second ago or getting sniped by someone who must have a PhD in camping, the variety of ways to meet my maker is truly commendable.

That said, when things go right (which is rare but magical), it's some of the most fun I've had. The gunplay is satisfying, the tension is real, and the rage is constant. If you enjoy tactical shooters that make you want to uninstall every few hours but keep coming back, Delta Force is calling your name.

This single-handedly turned my screen from a sad, lifeless rectangle into a mesmerizing portal of animated chaos. Want a chill, scenic landscape? Done. A cat vibing to lo-fi beats? Easy. A fully animated half naked 3D anime girl judging your life choices? You got it!

It runs smoother than my life and somehow uses less RAM than Chrome with one tab open. Absolute must-buy. 10/10 would replace my soul with a live wallpaper if I could.

Finally, a game that understands my life's purpose: digging a pointless hole. The controls? Flawless. The graphics? Dirt. The story? Existential. The ending? A deeper hole. 10/10 would shovel again.

Dayz after many years of development, still falls short of its potential, leaving players with a mixed and often frustrating experience. On the surface, its post-apocalyptic survival sandbox promises an intense and gritty adventure, but it doesn't take long for the cracks to show.

From the get-go, DayZ feels unpolished. Bugs are still rampant, even after countless updates. From glitches where your character suddenly dies for no reason to weapons not firing when they should, these technical issues can pull you out of the experience and make you question whether the game has truly evolved since its early days. Lag spikes, poor hit registration, and clunky controls continue to plague the experience. And while some players might see these quirks as part of the game's "charm," it's hard to ignore the fact that these bugs can often lead to unnecessary deaths and lost progress.

That being said, there's something undeniably compelling about the atmosphere of DayZ. When everything works as intended, scavenging for supplies, evading zombies, and navigating the hostile landscape can create moments of real tension and excitement. The thrill of surviving a dangerous encounter with another player or successfully looting a town without being detected is rewarding—if you're lucky enough to avoid the game's technical issues.

However, the community itself often adds to the frustration. Toxic player interactions are all too common, with many encounters devolving into mindless griefing rather than meaningful cooperation or competition. The game's "kill or be killed" mentality is understandable given the harsh world it portrays, but this often leads to unsatisfying and toxic player interactions that detract from the potential for emergent storytelling and teamwork.

Despite its many flaws, I still find myself returning to DayZ from time to time. There are moments when it can be truly enjoyable, offering a unique sense of tension and survival. But those moments are often overshadowed by bugs, frustrations, and the overall lack of polish. If you're willing to put up with its many shortcomings, DayZ can be a rewarding experience in short bursts—but don't expect a smooth ride. For now, it's a mediocre game that could have been so much more.

Its a positive review from me but the games shortcomings wont be for everyone.

No Man’s Sky is a testament to how far a game can come with dedication, passion, and love from its developers. While it may have had a rocky start back in 2016, today it stands as one of the best games on Steam and deserves a place in everyone’s library.

At its core, No Man’s Sky is a sprawling universe sandbox that offers endless opportunities for exploration and adventure. Whether you’re charting new planets, uncovering ancient mysteries in story missions, or hunting for better ships and upgrades, there’s always something exciting to do. The sheer variety in environments, creatures, and activities is mind-blowing, and the freedom to play at your own pace makes it all the more enjoyable.

The multiplayer component is another highlight. Jumping into the universe with friends or joining random travelers adds a whole new layer of fun and camaraderie. Building bases together, trading, or just exploring strange new worlds side by side is an experience no sci-fi fan should miss.

Even after all these years, the game holds up incredibly well graphically. The vibrant, procedurally generated planets are a visual treat, and the fact that it runs well on older machines is a huge plus. The consistent content updates are another reason to keep coming back—new features, mechanics, and events keep the universe fresh and exciting.

For sci-fi enthusiasts, No Man’s Sky is an absolute dream. It’s the kind of game where you can lose yourself for hours, whether you’re chasing the story or just wandering the stars. This is a game that embodies redemption, evolution, and the boundless possibilities of gaming. Highly recommended!

Game for me became trash when they prevented map selection, forcing you to play any map randomly. Its sad because gameplay was good before this.

One of the last great COD games! Story mode on SP was great and multiplayer for all gametypes was fun.