While it may not bring anything new to the randomised, initially difficult platformer genre, Neon Abyss still pulls its weight. Yet will the lack of personality in its heroes be its detriment? The Finger Guns review.
Author: Greg Hicks
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F1 2020 (PS4) Review – The Winning Formula
The latest racing simulation based on everyone’s favourite fast car hobby. The problem is, is it accessible for those that don’t follow the motorsport religiously? The Finger Guns Review:
The Blair Witch (Switch) Review – Things That Go Bark In The Night
Treading on familiar ground with an established franchise, Bloober Team aim to bring their horror skills to the series. Whilst it may lack in technical polish, does it make up for in scares? The Finger Guns review:
Behold the Kickmen (Switch) Review – Go Forth and Kick!
A football game for people that have zero interest in football? As wild a concept as that sounds, it actually works! But how far can one self-aware joke stretch? The Finger Guns review:
Urban Trial Tricky (Switch) Review – You Spin My Bike Round, Like a Record Baby
One part motorbike trials game, the other a… Tony Hawk halfpipe simulator? Urban Trial Tricky is a wacky mashup that’ll test your patience more than your skill. But for how long…? The Finger Guns review:
Desperados III (PS4) Review – The Quick-Save & The Dead
The infamous outlaw series returns after a thirteen year absence with a bang. A hybrid of real time strategy and stealth-based gaming, will it hit the bullseye or be rode out of town? The Finger Guns review:
Liberated (Switch) Review – I Always Feel Like… Somebody’s Watching Me
A new take on the interactive graphic novel/platformer style, Liberated is a welcome addition. But is its painfully obvious “down with the system” message too over the top? The Finger Guns review:
Maneater (Xbox One) Review – Watch Out Folks, She’ll Chew You Up
On the surface, Maneater looks like an action game with everyone’s biggest sea phobia. But dive deeper and there’s a decent RPG element to it too. But is trawling the ocean floor and eating everything in sight a joy to play…? The Finger Guns Review;
Ion Fury (PS4) Review – Duchess Nukem
Not so much a throwback as a straight imitation of classic “3D” shooters, does Ion Fury pay worthy tribute or is it a pale knock-off? The Finger Guns review:
Huntdown (PS4) Review – Future Perfect
A wonderful blend of run-and-gun shooters from yesteryear, combined with the challenge and “one more go” attitudes of modern games. Is it a fitting tribute, or has nostalgia run dry? The Finger Guns review: