Recent reviews by Phantombrew

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One of the greatest gameified critiques of capitalism I've ever played, biting and visceral in its rage against the systems that created it. 10/10 would have death surgery again.

nothing quite like the feeling of headshotting somebody three floors above you through a hole you created. The story is pretty short but you'll find a lot of replayability in the firefight mode

It's okay I guess

Probably my favorite multiplayer FPS of all time. Incredibly fun combat, engaging asymmetrical gameplay and a great mix of sounds and effects that really sell the size and power of both the titans and the weapons designed to kill them.

Also giant robot sword executions, what more could you ask for?

An excellent controller through and through. The hand feel is perfect for me, with the two pads lining up just right to be level with my thumbs. The triggers are nice and the back buttons supply extra functionality for games that require fast button presses. The interface for customization is also excellent.

Best games to use this controller (from my use)
Fallout 4
DARK SOULS 3
Rocket League

The two cons for this controller are the lack of rumble support (though this is negated somewhat by the haptic feedback on each pad,) and the way that it works in games like GTAV, where the thumb pad acts as a soft stick which never works comfortably.

One of the best games that I've played. The movement is incredible, gunplay is tight and punchy, enemies are all well balanced and compliment each other, and the level design is superb.

Episode 1 acts as a great introduction to the game, challenging the player but never really letting the full potential of the game out. It drew me in with the cultish styling and incredible gameplay paired with fitting music.
Episode 2 turned everything I liked about episode 1 up to another level. Huge maps, winding paths and massive vertical fights gave some serious pulse pounding action. The music got even better, atmosphere even stronger and the enemies more challenging in a very fair sense.
Episode 3 blew me away. Starting out as a great continuation of the last two episodes, the game quickly starts toying with the player. This is the first game that I've found myself going "WHAT? OH MY GOD" from the level design totally surprising me. The music and atmosphere is at the peak of its game here, genuinely creeping me out in several places. The last half of these levels are some of the most fun I've had in any game ever, and serve as one of the best escalations of stakes ever.

I love this game, and hope to show it to as many people as I can. It's an excellent combination of nostalgic homage and original idea, and nails both the style of the classics and the nuances possible with newer engines. Pick this game up if you can, it's a masterpiece through and through.

genuinely my favorite game of all time. The world is beautiful and well realised, the gameplay is crisp and enjoyable no matter how you play, and the music is top notch. Everything is fast, well tuned and thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish, with no points that feel any worse than any other parts. My first playthrough was long, frustrating and filled with roadblocks, but with 5 replays under my belt I feel safe in saying that this game is anything but unfair, with no fight feeling like it's set up for you have anything other than a fair chance at succeeding, no matter the build or party size.