Senaste recensioner av Platysaur

Do I recommend this game? Eventually.

A.W.O.L.'s gunplay feels really good, and the M16 in particular has a lot of punch to it. Not a lot of complaints as far as gunplay, level design, or anything like that.

On a technical level, it feels unfinished. The AI for both squadmates and enemies don't really behave the way they should, performance is rough and I've encountered bugs like stuck enemies or enemies that don't fall down when dead. Once these rougher points are worked out, I think it'll be a great game and I look forward to revisiting it. Right now, though, it's tough to get invested in.

I want to leave it as a recommend, however, because it's free (so there's literally nothing to lose here) and a thumbs down doesn't really help improve this game's visibility.

The visuals immediately hooked me. It's one thing to see it in screenshots and another to experience the strange waviness and distortions in-game. Right now, it seems to be rewarding for those who explore and there's different ways to approach combat situations. It truly is an adventure and exploration title that's bound to have plenty of fun things to discover.

I also dig the ability to choose my character's background so I can get a jump-start on the stats and how my character will play. I went with a more thief/rogue route since I enjoy that type of thing in like TES series. I may have to update this later when I'm further in, but I think it would be interesting to provide another weapon or two at the start so players can get a feel for different styles of play. Overall, great stuff!

Turbo Overkill has a much smaller budget than Doom Eternal, yet it somehow reaches the same standard id Software set with its devilishly fun, addictive, and fast-paced shooter. This is not to diminish the quality of id's work -- Turbo Overkill is simply that damn good.

Releasing in Early Access is Turbo Overkill, a frantic, action-packed, and utterly insane retro-style FPS where you take the role of a cyborg hero with a chainsaw attached to his leg and bloodlust rivaling that of the Doom Killer or Duke Nukem. Publisher Apogee calls it their "most savage FPS ever," and this is one instance where the marketing isn't lying.

See below my full preview!

https://techraptor.net/gaming/previews/turbo-overkill-is-next-best-fps

Despite its heavy departure from the original Shovel Knight's gameplay, Pocket Dungeon stays true to the spirit of what makes this series so fun. It's charming with its character design and humor. Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon's innovative puzzle gameplay makes it one of the genre's best, too, and there's plenty of content to keep players coming back. You'll want to escape the dungeon with every single character and even play the Versus, Endless, and Daily modes. There's a staggering amount of content for a game called Pocket Dungeon. If anything, don't let the title fool you - there's plenty of depth in this puzzling adventure.

Pros
Fun, Innovative Twists for the Puzzle Genre
Diverse Cast of Unique Characters to Use
Bold Pixel Style and Awesome Remixed Soundtrack


Cons
Steep Difficulty Curve at Beginning

Full Review [techraptor.net]
Score 9/10

Age of Empires IV is something very special. It's a game players have waited over 15 years for. It's for a good reason, too. How do you follow up on some of the best real-time strategy games of all time? Needless to say, Age of Empires IV has big shoes to fill, but if successful, it could lead to a new age for both the series and strategy games in general. I'm very happy to say that those shoes were too small for Age of Empires IV because it far exceeded my expectations and will delight longtime fans and newcomers alike with its incredibly fun campaign, creative and asymmetric civilizations, and outstanding presentation quality.

Pros
Very Fun and Varied Campaign Missions
Civilization Design is Different and Creative
Strong Sound Design
Informative and Genuinely Entertaining Documentary Footage

Cons
Four Campaigns Leads to Slight Disappointment
Graphics Are Just Adequate

Full Review [techraptor.net]
Score 9.5/10

Dread Templar hits a lot of good notes—notes essential for a well-crafted boomer shooter. The first thing that impressed me right away was the sound design. Sound design is integral to any good FPS game. For one, the guns should sound powerful. The first gun you receive in Dread Templar (or guns, rather) are pistols that you duel-wield. These wicked twins are total beasts and sound the part. These pistols have one of, if not the most, satisfying gun sounds I've heard in a long time. With these, you'll be slinging lead like Revy from "Black Lagoon" and be just as menacing.

Roughly 3 hours of content (as you can see from my hour count, that's how long it took to beat) but a damn good time it was! I can't wait to see more. Want to hear more? Check out my Early Access preview on TechRaptor.net! [techraptor.net]

Although the combat isn't 1:1, it gives Astral Chain vibes. It's an excellent anime action title that excels in its combat. The graphics look superb, mixing cell-shaded characters with realistic backdrops. It also runs well on PC.

Ghostrunner is a riveting and adrenaline-fueled romp from start to finish. Ghostrunner really shines in its gameplay and level design, but you also have plenty of upgrades and abilities to create a fleshed out and gratifying experience. It's not perfect by any means, but the collaborative work of several studios and publishers is clear when you consider the quality of Ghostrunner. This is one cyberpunk game that you're not going to want to pass up on.

Pros:
Fantastic Graphics, Technology, and Soundtrack
Satisfying Combat and Well-done Level Design
Tetris-like Upgrade System and Upgrade Choices
Intriguing Lore and Plenty of Collectibles

Cons
Boss Fights Aren't Very Fun
Ending Cutscene Feels Anticlimactic
Enemies Feel No Weaker to Special Abilities Over Another

Full Review [techraptor.net]
Score: 9/10

Emotionally jarring, Yes, Your Grace is the reason why I love indies. They can tell powerful and concise stories while offering beautiful, minimalist graphics and even wonderful soundtracks. It's dialogue heavy but worth your time if you like games with hard choices and concequences.

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ it's actually good.