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:
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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:
Daymare 1998 Review (PS4) – A Failed Experiment
What started as a fan remake of Resident Evil 2 instead gets turned into a pale imitation of its forebears. Is there anything redeeming in here, or should it be taken out and double tapped? The Finger Guns Review:
Shred! 2 ft. Sam Pilgrim Review – The Only Thing Shredding Is My Patience
A 2.5D bike game in the vein of Pumped BMX and Trials, Shred! continues the high speed and trick system of its original, but at the expense of punishing tracks and a ludicrous progression system. The Finger Guns review:
SnowRunner Review (PS4) – Something To [Literally] Get Stuck Into
The series progression from mud to snow showcases Saber Interactive’s love for physics-based terrain driving games. A therapeutic if challenging game, it’s something that requires both time and patience. The Finger Guns Review;
Granblue Fantasy: Versus Review – There’s Beauty in the Beatdown
An absolutely beautiful beat ’em up from ArcSystem Works filled with spectacular moves and eye-popping visuals. Yet will its small roster and already established lore put some people off? The Finger Guns Review: