Video Game Review: Stellaris Overall Rating: 8.8/10 Introduction Stellaris, developed by Paradox Interactive, is a grand strategy game that debuted in 2016. It invites players to explore and govern vast interstellar civilizations, blending elements of 4X strategy with Paradox’s hallmark grand strategy mechanics. Over the years, the game has been enriched with numerous expansions, each…
Dark Souls III: A “Finale”
Video Game Review: Dark Souls III and Its Expansions Overall Rating: 9.3/10 Introduction Dark Souls III, developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, was released in 2016 as the concluding chapter of the acclaimed Dark Souls series. Renowned for its challenging combat, intricate level design, and deep lore, the game has solidified its…
Hollow Be Thy Game: Embracing the Undead Life of Dark Souls II
Video Game Review: Dark Souls II and Its Expansions Overall Rating: 8.8/10 Introduction Dark Souls II, developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Games, was released in 2014 as the successor to the critically acclaimed Dark Souls. Renowned for its challenging difficulty, intricate world design, and deep lore, Dark Souls II continues the series’…
Grin and Bear It: Smiling Through the Struggle
Video Game Review: Dark Souls and Its Expansion, Artorias of the Abyss Overall Rating: 9.2/10 Introduction Dark Souls, developed by FromSoftware and published by Namco Bandai Games, was released in 2011 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, with a subsequent PC release in 2012. Renowned for its challenging difficulty, intricate world design, and deep lore,…
Elden Ring: A Tarnished Triumph
Video Game Review: Elden Ring and Its Expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree Overall Rating: 9.6/10 Introduction Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, was released on February 25, 2022. This action role-playing game (ARPG) combines the intricate world-building and challenging combat mechanics that FromSoftware is renowned for, with a vast open…
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous – Ascending to Mythic Heights in CRPG Excellence
Video Game Review: Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Overall Rating: 8.5/10 Introduction Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, developed by Owlcat Games and published by META Publishing, is an isometric role-playing game (RPG) released on September 2, 2021, for Microsoft Windows and macOS, with subsequent releases for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and a cloud-based version for…
Throne for a Loop: Navigating the Intrigues of Kingmaker in Classic CRPG Fashion
Video Game Review: Pathfinder: Kingmaker Overall Rating: 8.0/10 Introduction Pathfinder: Kingmaker, developed by Owlcat Games and published by Deep Silver, is an isometric role-playing game (RPG) released on September 25, 2018, for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. Based on Paizo Publishing’s Pathfinder franchise, the game draws inspiration from classic CRPGs like Baldur’s Gate and Neverwinter…
Tyranny: Embracing the Dark Side of Role-Playing
Video Game Review: Tyranny and Its Expansions Overall Rating: 8.0/10 Introduction Tyranny, developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Paradox Interactive, is a role-playing game (RPG) released on November 10, 2016, for Microsoft Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms. Utilizing the same engine as Pillars of Eternity, Tyranny distinguishes itself by placing players in a…
Pillars of Eternity II: A Mast-erpiece of Role-Playing Adventure
Video Game Review: Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Overall Rating: 8.8/10 Introduction Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, developed by Obsidian Entertainment and released in May 2018, is the sequel to the critically acclaimed Pillars of Eternity. This role-playing game (RPG) continues the rich narrative of its predecessor, introducing players to the Deadfire Archipelago—a vast, open-world…
Pillars of Eternity: A New Classic in Isometric RPGs
Video Game Review: Pillars of Eternity and Its Expansions Overall Rating: 9.0/10 Introduction Pillars of Eternity, developed by Obsidian Entertainment and released in 2015, is a role-playing game (RPG) that pays homage to classic isometric RPGs like Baldur’s Gate and Planescape: Torment. Funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign, the game immerses players in the rich,…
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