Right, so HAWKED. It's like Fortnite had a quickie with Tomb Raider and this is what popped out nine months later. Faster matches, puzzle-solving, and enough charm to make you forget you're basically playing dress-up with digital action figures.

Now, I gave it a go, and yeah, it's not bad. Got some nice bits and bobs to keep you entertained. The gameplay's solid enough - I mean, I didn't throw my controller at the wall, so that's a win, innit? And the progression system's alright, letting you faff about with different playstyles as you pick up shiny things in matches. Lovely.

But here's where it all goes tits up - the bloody monetization. Christ on a bike, they've got their hand so far in your pocket, you can feel them tickling your bollocks. Right out the gate, they're flogging you add-ons like they're going out of fashion. And let's not forget the "premium account" - for just a small fee, you too can have bigger pockets! Because apparently in the future, cargo pants are a luxury item.

It's like they looked at Warzone and thought, "You know what? That's not greedy enough." So while you've got your battle pass and your premium pass, the free-to-play crowd are left feeling like Oliver Twist asking for more gruel.

In the end, I'm more conflicted than a vegan at a BBQ. On one hand, you've got a decent game. On the other, you've got a monetization system greedier than a seagull at a chip shop. I'll give it a thumbs up, hoping they'll ease off on the money-grubbing, but I wouldn't bet my left testicle on it.

So, there you have it. If you fancy a game that might cost you more than your shirt, give it a whirl. Just don't come crying to me when you're selling your kidneys on the black market to buy the latest digital hat. Cheers!

dead game

Honestly? Despite my 16 hours on the game, I really only played the tutorial and one real game with a friend, who had played back in the beta and really enjoyed it. That's what led me to this game. Its a really cool and interesting game, with a fun artstyle and unique idea for its gameplay. But I had to leave this bad review for one simple reason. The movement is atrocious. Its clunky and slow, and clearly doesn't operate how it was originally intended and makes the entire experience less fun. if they ever improve how the movement feels, I would love to come back to this game with my pal and play more. Until then? Not so much.