Recent reviews by HACK THE GIBSON

Endlessly enjoyable with a great sense of humor, art style, and fun gameplay. Easily worth the purchase if it seems like something that interests you.

I played the original Beat Hazard years ago, missed when Beat Hazard 2 came out but noticed this one and picked it up. It has the same fun gameplay as the first with updated graphics and some new features.

If you enjoy challenging puzzle games, The Witness is an easy buy.

The game is exceptionally well made and a unique experience compared to other puzzle games I've played. The game does not provide any real direction, which did make me feel impatient at times, but ultimately I think this is part of what makes the game unique.

I would not say this is my favorite puzzle game, but working through to the end is definitely memorable and worth it if you enjoy a challenge. A lot of time and thought went into this game and it shows.

Another worthwhile addition to the franchise. I don't have much to say that hasn't already been said about all of the other games in the series.

If you're a fan of The Room franchise, then this game is a fine addition to the collection.

The puzzles in the game are varied and make you use you brain without being frustratingly difficult or relying on obscure clues to figure out. The atmosphere and backdrop to the worlds you go through keep pace with the previous Room installments.

I did feel at times like the VR mechanics were not solid and some interactions could get frustrating (e.g. the game really liked to continue holding on to objects after I let them go). I also did occasionally get the feeling like some puzzles were built around "cool" VR features rather than focusing on the puzzle itself (e.g. the church organ).

Overall, I don't consider it a VR masterpiece, but as a fan of The Room franchise I did enjoy it and would recommend giving it a try if you've enjoyed the other games.

If you have a VR system capable of running this game, then you don't need to think twice about buying it.

This game is absolutely stunning in all aspects of its delivery of a VR experience. From the incredible visual detail of the environment, to the sounds surrounding you on your path through City 17, you never stop feeling completely immersed in the Half-Life universe. There are occasional jump scares, but it doesn't feel abused and the game uses its environment more than anything to instill a general feeling of impending danger and horror.

The gameplay mechanics are extremely easy to pick up and work flawlessly. I've played some other VR games where mechanics like reaching over your back feel clumsy and don't work half the time, but I never encountered an issue like that in this game. Reloading your weapons takes a little bit of getting used to but eventually feels completely natural. The gravity gloves take the simple action of picking up items and makes it a fun experience that somehow never stops feeling cool to do throughout the game.

The game does not force you into a specific playstyle and you can either take your time exploring and observing all of the little details of the environment, or you can plow through as fast as possible.

One major thought: I would not suggest playing this game if you can't run it at high fidelity. I started playing the game with an aging video card (I've been able to run other VR games with it without much issue) on the lowest fidelity setting, but it became clear that my system needed an upgrade. I actually bought a new video card just to improve my experience with this game, and when I booted the game up in high fidelity my jaw hit the floor at how spectacular the environment looked. It has not felt like the same game since doing that. If you don't/can't run this on a higher setting then you won't get the full experience.

Beat Saber is a game that combines rhythm, great music and satisfying gameplay. It's easily one of the best VR games out there.

Simply put, this game is phenomenal.

Your goal is to unravel the mystery of what happened aboard the Obra Dinn, a ship that mysteriously reappears after being missing for 5 years. You achieve this by visiting the last moments of crew members that have died.

The game is not too easy and not too difficult; it gives you just enough to go on to figure things out. Often, you need to look beyond what is immediately in front of you, which makes solving the different fates feel a lot more rewarding.

The gameplay, story, and overall presentation of the game are all memorable. This game stands out as one you won't forget and certainly won't blur into a collection of other games you've played. If you enjoy piecing mysteries together, buying this is a very easy decision.

The Room Three is a great addition to The Room series. If you liked the first two, you will like the third.

This game is a fantastic implementation of the puzzle genre; things aren't incredibly easy, but they're not overwhelmingly difficult either and they ultimately make sense. The third game adds in a "main area" to explore, which I think was a nice touch that wasn't in the previous two. Additionally, the atmosphere is really well done and keeps a consistently ominous feeling throughout the game.

If you enjoy puzzles, you don't have to think twice about buying this one.

After playing the first Assassin's Creed, I pretty much ignored the entire franchise until I saw this one. The trailer got me interested and it had good reviews, so I decided to go all out and buy the Ultimate Edition.

I don't know if this has become normal in the more recent Assassin's Creed games, but I was absolutely blown away by how much content is contained in this game's world. Looking at the map for the first time and realizing just how much there was to explore was pretty daunting.

130 hours later, I've explored mostly everything and completed everything of interest to me. What I really enjoyed about this experience was:

- Even though a lot of the side missions and locations have similar/repetitive objectives, it never feels like it gets old because each location is unique and your weapons & abilities are always changing.
- The game doesn't lock you into a specific playstyle or punish you for poor upgrade choices. It's pretty easy to reset everything and try a different playstyle if you don't like what you've been doing.
- The game doesn't take itself too seriously and provides plenty of light-hearted content, with memorable characters.
- Despite the breadth of content, in all of my playtime the game crashed < 5 times. While a game should ideally never crash, I thought this game's track record was pretty good given how much I played it and how much content it has.

If you're looking for a game that creates a rich universe and immerses you in it with plenty of decisions to make and content to explore, I would highly recommend this.