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Game reviews published in 2016.
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Stellaris Review – Paradox conquers outer space
game review14 May 2016
The long-awaited Stellaris has taken over the universe… and Steam. Devs from Paradox have created an amazing space 4X game. And despite some shortcomings, it’s hard not to get hooked on it.
Stellaris Review – Paradox conquers outer space
The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine Review – A fairy-tale duchy tinged with blood
game review25 May 2016
With its second expansion the Witcher 3 franchise bids us farewell – at least for a while. The idea to send the witcher on a trip to Toussaint proves to be a great call and an amazing idea for a closure of sorts.
The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine Review – A fairy-tale duchy tinged with blood
Total War: Warhammer review – Old World in new garments
game review31 May 2016
Warhammer + Total War is among the most basic mathematical equations – come to think about it, it’s actually surprising that it took that long for Creative Assembly to finally make this game. Today we know that it was totally worth the wait.
Total War: Warhammer review – Old World in new garments
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Review – The best PS4 exclusive on the market
game review05 May 2016
After several years of living in peace, Nathan Drake is back to embark on his last grand adventure. Is A Thief's End as good a conclusion as we hoped it would be?
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Review – The best PS4 exclusive on the market
Worms WMD review – Going back to Armageddon
game review24 August 2016
Worms WMD is a perfect mix of the old and the new, especially since this game is closest to bringing back the experience of the best installments in the series while introducing some new stuff at the same time.
Worms WMD review – Going back to Armageddon
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak review – a galaxy’s worth of sand
game review11 February 2016
Real-time strategy games, as a genre, are dying. That’s why every new RTS premiere I see is a reason to celebrate. All the more so if the game belongs to one of my favorite series.
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak review – a galaxy’s worth of sand
American Truck Simulator review - This is the best simulator ever
game review29 January 2016
We waited for so long for American Truck Simulator and it's heading to stores as we speak. This game shows how a proper truck sim should look like. ETS 2 can finally rest in peace.
American Truck Simulator review - This is the best simulator ever
Cossacks 3 review – a sad return to the past
game review21 September 2016
The Cossacks are back, marking their return with the sound of pipes and the roar of cannons. Unfortunately, the third game in the series that is especially popular in Europe comes with the same advantages and disadvantages as it did 16 years ago.
Cossacks 3 review – a sad return to the past
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI review – one turn short of perfection
game review02 November 2016
Does Civilization VI offer more at launch than Civ V did? Definitely. This doesn’t mean, though, that the developers managed to top Civilization V with all of its expansions – they almost did; except “almost” makes all the difference in this case.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI review – one turn short of perfection
The Witness review – the Darks Souls of puzzle games
game review03 February 2016
Colorful graphics, couple of hundred of riddles, narration through environment, and, at times, extremely high level of difficulty is the Braid's author's recipe for the perfect logic game. But such a meal my not be digestible for every player.
The Witness review – the Darks Souls of puzzle games
Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear Review – The Return of the Aged King
game review15 April 2016
After more than a dozen years of waiting, we are given one more relevant chapter in the history of Bhaalspawn and Baldur’s Gate. Relevant, because Siege of Dragonspear turns out to be perfectly worthy of representing the iconic brand.
Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear Review – The Return of the Aged King
Ashes of the Singularity Review – strategy, tactics, and bipolar AI
game review19 April 2016
Ashes of the Singularity certainly delivers on what it promised: colossal engagements with thousands of units. The question is whether it’s enough to call it a truly unique RTS.
Ashes of the Singularity Review – strategy, tactics, and bipolar AI
The Banner Saga 2 Review – the Nordic journey continues
game review22 April 2016
The success of the first Banner Saga – an unusual video game resembling a Nordic tale – has raised hopes of the fans for an equally satisfying sequel. It looks like the newest production from Stoic Games is going to meet those expectations.
The Banner Saga 2 Review – the Nordic journey continues
Pillars of Eternity: The White March Part II review – The final chapter of the classic RPG adventure
game review16 February 2016
The time has come for the second - and final - expansion for Pillars of Eternity. Once again we visit the White March, and we get to pick up some plotlines that we already know from the first part.
Pillars of Eternity: The White March Part II review – The final chapter of the classic RPG adventure
Inside Review – enthralled by the creators of Limbo
game review07 July 2016
For the last couple of years Playdead have been working hard on a new title, a follow up to the success of Limbo. Inside is the outcome. This is a gloomy journey of a little kid into the world of unethical human experiments.
Inside Review – enthralled by the creators of Limbo
The Way Review – revive your love in pixel art
game review03 June 2016
Drawing inspiration from cult classics such as Another World or Flashback is a commendable thing to do. Still, is this simply a marketing ploy or did the creators actually succeed at bringing back the spirit of these great ‘90s games?
The Way Review – revive your love in pixel art
Hearts of Iron IV Review – The Art of War
game review08 June 2016
After seven long years, Hearts of Iron makes a big comeback. Ladies and gentlemen, the season for sleepless nights full of orders, international schemes, and endless taste of defeat is now officially open!
Hearts of Iron IV Review – The Art of War
Chernobyl VR Project Hands-on – paying a visit to the contaminated Zone
game review21 June 2016
When visiting The Farm 51’s HQ, we’ve had the opportunity to try out the virtual tour of the desolate Chernobyl. Although not a game, it enables you to taste the post-apocalyptic atmosphere of the place and learn a couple of things in the meantime.
Chernobyl VR Project Hands-on – paying a visit to the contaminated Zone
The Solus Project Review – a flawed space odyssey
game review22 June 2016
We review The Solus Project, an independent space adventure game aspiring to be a survival sandbox. Does the story taking place on planet Gliese-6143-C have a chance to conquer the universe?
The Solus Project Review – a flawed space odyssey
The Technomancer Review – Spiders studio gather momentum
game review28 June 2016
Spiders studio are pretty experienced with RPGs, but they aren’t really adept at them... Or at least that was the case until now – The Technomancer seems to indicate that soon, practice will make the creators of Mars: War Logs and Bound by Flame perfect.
The Technomancer Review – Spiders studio gather momentum
Crush Your Enemies Review – Barbarians on tour
game review13 July 2016
Citizens of idyllic fantasy lands, beware! A horde of not-so-civilized individuals have escaped the dungeons of a Polish studio, Vile Monarch, to pillage and plunder!
Crush Your Enemies Review – Barbarians on tour
Pokemon GO Review – Poor game, but a social phenomenon
game review22 July 2016
Pokemon GO needs a lot of improvements. Many things are altogether missing from the game. But it’s already obvious that it will be one of the greatest successes not only in mobile gaming, but also in the whole video game industry.
Pokemon GO Review – Poor game, but a social phenomenon
Bohemian Killing Review – great idea with poor delivery
game review26 July 2016
We’ve looked into the case of Alfred Ethon, the main actor of the legal drama by Polish developer, The Moonwalls. Does Phoenix Wright have anything to be afraid of?
Bohemian Killing Review – great idea with poor delivery
This is the Police review – game about police we've all been waiting for
game review27 July 2016
Do you think that being the chief of police is a simple and relaxing job? If so, This is the Police will quickly change your mind, and it will do so in style.
This is the Police review – game about police we've all been waiting for
No Man's Sky Review – in space no one can hear you yawn
game review19 August 2016
Despite the community’s great expectations, or perhaps exactly because of them, No Man’s Sky painfully disappoints – vast but random, seeking diversity yet repetitive, and sometimes glaringly different from what the trailers promised.
No Man's Sky Review – in space no one can hear you yawn
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review – lesser sibling of Human Revolution
game review23 August 2016
Developing a sequel that surpasses the original is always a challenge. In case of Mankind Divided, the goal was partly achieved. While the gameplay hits all the right notes, the plot leaves something to be desired.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review – lesser sibling of Human Revolution
Obduction review – beautiful, difficult, captivating
game review02 September 2016
A first-person adventure game that’s neither survival nor horror? Obduction draws from the classics of the genre as a spiritual successor to the Myst series.
Obduction review – beautiful, difficult, captivating
The Final Station review – next stop: post-apocalypse
game review02 September 2016
From the very first trailer The Final Station looked like a lovechild of This War of Mine and the “old but gold” Transarctica. Sounds wonderful, but is it really?
The Final Station review – next stop: post-apocalypse
Crudelis review – how many choices can you make in 60 minutes?
game review26 January 2016
Crudelis is an independent Polish game which is advertised as “RPG combining Prince of Persia with The Witcher”. What would you do in the last hour of your life?
Crudelis review – how many choices can you make in 60 minutes?
The Flame in the Flood Review – Unsatisfying survival game from the creators of BioShock
game review24 February 2016
The Flame in the Flood is yet another survival game, similar to hundreds of others out there. Nice audiovisuals and an intuitive crafting system are not enough to completely forget about its repetitivness and lack of variety.
The Flame in the Flood Review – Unsatisfying survival game from the creators of BioShock