Recent reviews by yumi_cheeseman

Great atmosphere, the game throws you into the midst of things and doesn't tell you what to do. You figure it out from there, and it adds to the atmosphere of survivors just trying to get by any way you can.

However, this game was not for me, I found it mildly frustrating, a little slow, and when attempting to start a new game to see if that would be better, the wonder of discovery was lost.

I bought it because it was cheap, but honestly, it's quite good. Pacing is too slow for me, but the puzzles are neat and intuitive.

I had a blast with this game. There is a whole lot to do in this game, and plenty of things to explore. It did drag on by the end (not that there is a real "end" as such).

It's a "game", you should probably play it, but don't pay much.

I really enjoyed Sniper Elite 2, so bought Sniper Elite 3 expecting more of the same. Unfortunately this game is quite different. In previous games you had the choice on how you would complete a mission. On the surface, this game has everything the previous game has, but it is restrictive on playstyle by forcing you to play a slow stealth style. I eventually got bored after crouching for the 100th minute.

An... interesting game with quirky mechanics, and steeped in story and mystery. I was all down for a ship based rogue-like set in an underground ocean, with steampunkesque flavours. However, it was not for me. If you're looking for swashbuckling adventure, fast pace combat, or "fun", this game is not for you. If you love exploration, atmosphere, and lots of reading, you should definitely buy.

Fantastic game set in a fantastic world. If you were a fan of fallout 3 and new vegas. Give this a go. The story is reasonably weak, as well as the dialogue, but the exploration and backdrop are what make it truly great.

Hand of fate is an adventure where you explore scenarios based around a deck of cards, find items, complete puzzles, and when it comes to fighting, you go into a 3rd person action type game. While the mechanics are cool and unique, it unfortunately falls flat with fairly boring, unsatisfactory battles, and slow exploring filled with simple decisions. I would only give it a try if you enjoy quirky new games, and it is on sale.

Epic puzzle adventure. Very silly narration, and clever use of a card/deck system. Really enjoyed this one, pick it up when it is on sale.

Shadow of Mordor is a solid mix of Assassin's Creed and the Batman Arkham games, yet manages to outdo both of them. Roaming around Mordor in a large sandbox, you will be stabbing and shooting orcs, and assassinating their chiefs and warlords. Shadow of Mordor manages to create its own story which fits the canon, and makes it obvious that the developers are fans themselves as the lore that you see in the game often comes straight from the books. As a huge fan myself, it is always a surprise to find a good Lord of the Rings game, and this one is now on my list of favourites. It has some small issues with becoming repetitive, but this is avoidable if you stick to most of the main quest. All said, an excellent game and a must buy if you enjoy Middle Earth at all!