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An awesome horror game, without unnecessary shooting and action. The protagonist, Amanda Ripley (daughter of beloved Ellen Ripley), and the Alien are the main ingredients that keep the interest and terror constant until the end.
The Alien hunts the player very cleverly, learns its patterns, and generally ensures constant terror and appearing out of nowhere. Especially on higher difficulties, it requires strong nerves to endure the constant chase.
There are situations that require combat, either against the space station's robots or against the Alien, but the goal is to avoid them. Amanda cannot harm the Alien, only scare it and push it away. The robots are also resilient (requiring a lot of ammunition to destroy), and often gather in groups of 2-3, making it almost impossible to defend oneself. Overall, it stays true to the original concept of the unbeatable Alien, where a frontal attack is futile.
On the other hand, a negative aspect that I don't often mention is the long duration. It took me about 20 hours for the first playthrough, and I felt fatigue towards the end. If it were 3-4 hours shorter, I think it would have ended at the ideal point to avoid exhaustion. Technically flawless, excellent sound, impeccable production from every aspect. Hopefully, we will see a sequel.
It was advertised as a game-revolution for the PS5 and the new generation of consoles. But unfortunately, as much as I love the series from the first game on the PS2 that I played non-stop, the reality is different.
Certainly, it is an entertaining action platformer that keeps the beloved formula of the series intact and as we remember it. The weapons have variety and their combination can lead to fantastic results - half the fun is in that, as always.
However, an equally important part was always the protagonists: Ratchet and Clank. In Rift Apart, to avoid spoilers, let's just say that the two of them are separated and Ratchet goes through the game with another robot, while Clank accompanies the new protagonist, Rivet.
Unfortunately, Rivet doesn't have the necessary time to develop as a character, and this has the impact of affecting the flow of the game - I wasn't as interested in her as I was in Ratchet, and she didn't manage to win me over during the story. Instead, the feeling it left me with is that she "steals" the place of the protagonist we loved and takes the lion's share of missions, while also "stealing" Clank. So, the characteristic humor of the series is not as present, as the dialogues between Ratchet and Clank are few and not as well-written as in previous games. If the game lasted a few more hours (it only took me 12), maybe I would have liked Rivet more, but the end came before I got used to her.
As for the rifts, the mechanism is not by any means a revolution. Practically, they are extensions of each level that load with zero waiting time. They are neither something that exists everywhere and the player activates at will, nor something that lasts long (usually, a negligible part of each level is related to the rifts). So yes, the graphics are beautiful and the ray tracing is implemented exceptionally (lots of effects, shiny surfaces, etc.), but if we remove those, it could easily be a title for the PS4 in terms of gameplay.
Logic says that Insomniac may have "rushed" to release it early after the release of the PS5, for demonstration purposes, so I hope that within this generation, we will get another Ratchet & Clank with real improvements in gameplay, a greater emphasis on the protagonist duo, the return of humor, but also more room to get to know Rivet a little more. Knowing Insomniac, I am sure that the next game in the series will be amazing.
It was advertised as a game-revolution for the PS5 and the new generation of consoles. But unfortunately, as much as I love the series from the first game on the PS2 that I played non-stop, the reality is different.
Certainly, it is a fun action platformer that keeps the beloved formula of the series intact and as we remember it. The weapons have variety and their combination can lead to fantastic results - half of the joy is in that, as always.
However, an equally important part was always the protagonists: Ratchet and Clank. In Rift Apart, to avoid spoilers, let's just say that the two of them are separated and Ratchet goes through the game with another robot, while Clank accompanies the new protagonist, Rivet.
Unfortunately, Rivet does not have the necessary time to evolve as a character, and this has the impact of affecting the flow of the game - I wasn't as interested in her as I was in Ratchet, and she didn't manage to win me over during the story. Instead, the feeling it left me with is that she "steals" the place of the protagonist we loved and takes the lion's share of missions, while also "stealing" Clank. So, the characteristic humor of the series is not as present, as the dialogues between Ratchet and Clank are few and not as well-written as in previous games. If the game lasted a few more hours (it only took me 12), maybe I would have liked Rivet more, but the end came before I got used to her.
As for the rifts, the mechanism is by no means a revolution. Practically, they are extensions of each level that load with zero waiting time. They are neither something that exists everywhere and the player activates at will, nor something that lasts long (usually, a negligible part of each level is related to the rifts). So yes, the graphics are beautiful and the ray tracing is applied exceptionally (many effects, shiny surfaces, etc.), but if we remove these, it could easily be a title for the PS4 in terms of gameplay.
Logic says that Insomniac may have "rushed" to release it early after the release of the PS5, for demonstration purposes, so I hope that within this generation we will get another Ratchet & Clank with real improvements in gameplay, more emphasis on the protagonist duo, the return of humor, but also more space to get to know Rivet a little more. Knowing Insomniac, I am sure that the next game in the series will be amazing.
In a few words, the best Sonic of recent years, even compared to the (excellent) Sonic Mania. Open world, yet not boring at all, as the mechanics of Sonic are so well integrated that you enjoy exploring and running around collecting all sorts of things.
The battles are more interesting than ever, with real combos and abilities that have a purpose, without creating noise - few and good. So, from the bosses to the simple enemies, tactics change and the combination of abilities along with basic combos is a pleasant change from running and collecting. Both in the 3D and 2D levels, the controls are precise and responsive, with the only complaint being the camera in the 3D levels, where sometimes it goes to the most unlikely point for no reason.
The soundtrack (which is also on Spotify) is equally high-quality as the graphics and gameplay, with rock and nu metal music that fits Sonic like a glove. Especially when he transforms into Super Sonic and the battle takes on a new dimension, the fast rhythms of the music accompany the action very well.
And in terms of the story, something fresh. Yes, there are the classic characters (Eggman, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, etc.), but we go beyond the ordinary. Ancient tribes and secrets are more central to the story than Eggman's diabolical plans, making the game resemble more of a spiritual successor to Sonic Adventure than a traditional Sonic that simply turned into 3D.
An excellent game, worth the wait, we look forward to the next one!
In a few words, the best Sonic of recent years, even compared to the (excellent) Sonic Mania. Open world, yet not boring at all, as Sonic's mechanics are integrated so well that you enjoy exploring and running around collecting all sorts of things.
The battles are more interesting than ever, with real combos and abilities that have a purpose, without creating noise - few and good. So, from the bosses to the simple enemies, tactics change and the combination of abilities along with basic combos is a pleasant change from running and collecting. Both in the 3D and 2D levels, the controls are precise and responsive, with the only complaint being the camera in the 3D levels, where sometimes it goes to the most unlikely point for no reason.
The soundtrack (which is also on Spotify) is equally high-quality as the graphics and gameplay, with rock and nu metal music that fits Sonic like a glove. Especially when he transforms into Super Sonic and the battle takes on a new dimension, the fast rhythms of the music accompany the action very well.
And in terms of the story, something fresh. Yes, there are the classic characters (Eggman, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, etc.) but we move away from the clichés. Ancient tribes and secrets are more central to the story than Eggman's diabolical plans, making the game resemble more of a spiritual successor to Sonic Adventure rather than a traditional Sonic that simply turned into 3D.
An excellent game, worth the wait, we look forward to the next one!
In a few words, the best Sonic of recent years, even compared to the (excellent) Sonic Mania. Open world, yet not boring at all, as Sonic's mechanics are integrated so well that you enjoy exploring and running around collecting all sorts of things.
The battles are more interesting than ever, with real combos and abilities that have a purpose, without creating noise - few and good. So, from bosses to simple enemies, tactics change and the combination of abilities along with basic combos is a pleasant change from running and collecting. Both in the 3D and 2D levels, the controls are precise and responsive, with the only complaint being the camera in the 3D levels, where sometimes it goes to the most unlikely point for no reason.
The soundtrack (which is also on Spotify) is equally high-quality as the graphics and gameplay, with rock and nu metal music that fits Sonic like a glove. Especially when he transforms into Super Sonic and the battle takes on a new dimension, the fast rhythms of the music accompany the action very well.
And in terms of the story, something fresh. Yes, there are the classic characters (Eggman, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, etc.) but we break away from the clichés. Ancient tribes and secrets are more fundamental to the story than Eggman's diabolical plans, making the game resemble more of a spiritual successor to Sonic Adventure rather than a traditional Sonic that simply turned into 3D.
An impeccable game, worth the wait, we look forward to the next one!
In a few words, the best Sonic of recent years, even compared to the (excellent) Sonic Mania. Open world, yet not boring at all, as Sonic's mechanics are so well integrated that you enjoy exploring and running around collecting all sorts of things.
The battles are more interesting than ever, with real combos and abilities that have a purpose, without creating noise - few and good. So, from bosses to simple enemies, tactics change and the combination of abilities along with basic combos is a pleasant change from running and collecting. Both in the 3D and 2D levels, the controls are precise and responsive, with the only complaint being the camera in the 3D levels, where sometimes it goes to the most unlikely point for no reason.
The soundtrack (which is also on Spotify) is equally high quality as the graphics and gameplay, with rock and nu metal music that fits Sonic like a glove. Especially when he transforms into Super Sonic and the battle takes on a new dimension, the fast rhythms of the music accompany the action very well.
And in terms of the story, something fresh. Yes, there are the classic characters (Eggman, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, etc.) but we go beyond the ordinary. Ancient tribes and secrets are more central to the story than Eggman's diabolical plans, making the game resemble more of a spiritual successor to Sonic Adventure rather than a traditional Sonic that simply turned into 3D.
Flawless game, worth the wait, we look forward to the next one!
After many years, the next Halo has arrived and - fortunately - it has little to do with Halo 5: Guardians. Perhaps 343i was hoping that we would forget what we played.
In any case, Halo Infinite is very different from the previous two games, strictly focusing on Master Chief who is on the unexplored Zeta Halo. For the first time, the world is open and the player can go anywhere, but there is a clear mission order in the Campaign and some side missions that do not require much time. The balance is very good and the game reminds me more of a slightly more open Halo: Combat Evolved rather than an inflated Assassin's Creed.
The gameplay, especially with the addition of the Grappling Hook, is excellent. From exploration to the fortresses that Chief conquers and the boss fights, everything blends perfectly and the upgrades made to the various abilities are equally essential.
The plot is quite good and continues from Halo Wars 2, with Atriox at the center instead of the Guardians of Halo 5. It focuses more on Chief and what happens on Zeta Halo, rather than events concerning entire galaxies and the like - the scale is toned down, for the better. One could even call it a "soft reboot," as although there is continuity in the events (even events from Halo 5: Guardians are recognized), it avoids bringing them to the forefront too often.
Of course, the multiplayer is excellent - if not the best to date. The modes, the Forge, the gameplay, everything is top-notch. One aspect that required a lot of work initially was the progress in multiplayer, which was tied to challenges and therefore, very slow. However, the picture has completely changed now. On the one hand, the player's effort is rewarded much more generously, and on the other hand, rewards and customization have been greatly expanded since launch.
For me, as a fan of Halo, the complaints mainly have to do with the lack of variety in environments (e.g. no snowy landscape) and some technical issues (co-op came with a significant delay, for example). However, overall, it is an excellent package and I am excited to see where the story will go from here, as it brings back a spark that was completely absent from Halo 5.
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