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…
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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,…
Old World, New Tricks: 4X Strategy Evolved
Video Game Review: Old World and Its Expansions Overall Rating: 8.8/10 Introduction Old World, developed by Mohawk Games and led by designer Soren Johnson, renowned for his work on Civilization IV, is a turn-based 4X strategy game that delves into the ancient and classical eras of human history. Released for Windows and macOS on July…
Say Your Vows: A Marriage Between Skyrim and Pillars of Eternity
Video Game Review: Avowed Overall Rating: 8.2/10 Avowed, developed by Obsidian Entertainment and released on February 18, 2025, is an action role-playing game set in the richly woven universe of Eora, previously explored in the Pillars of Eternity series. This title marks Obsidian’s ambitious foray into a first-person RPG experience, blending deep narrative elements with…
Close Encounters of the Tactical Kind
Video Game Review: XCOM: Enemy Unknown and Its Expansions Overall Rating: 9.0/10 Introduction XCOM: Enemy Unknown, developed by Firaxis Games and released in October 2012, is a reimagining of the classic 1994 strategy game UFO: Enemy Unknown. This turn-based tactical game places players at the helm of the XCOM project, a clandestine organization tasked with…
Crowning Achievements: Crusader Kings III Reigns Supreme
Video Game Review: Crusader Kings III and Its Expansions Overall Rating: 9.2/10 Introduction Crusader Kings III, developed by Paradox Development Studio and released in September 2020, is a grand strategy game that masterfully blends intricate political maneuvers with rich role-playing elements. Set during the Middle Ages, players oversee a dynasty, navigating through warfare, diplomacy, and…
Zephon and On: Endless Adventures Await
Overall Rating: 6/10 Introduction Zephon, developed and published by Proxy Studios, is a post-apocalyptic 4X strategy game released on November 8, 2024. Known for their previous title, Warhammer 40,000: Gladius, Proxy Studios brings a new experience that combines traditional 4X elements with a combat-focused approach. Set in a ravaged Earth, players guide survivors through a…
Mythical Makeover: Age of Mythology Retold Reawakens a Classic
Overall Rating: 8.0/10 Introduction Age of Mythology: Retold is a modern remaster of the classic 2002 real-time strategy game developed by Ensemble Studios. This updated version aims to rejuvenate the original experience with enhanced visuals, rebalanced gameplay, and new content, appealing to both nostalgic players and newcomers to the series. It filled me with A…
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