Arthur Döhler

The game is really good, really good indeed, but there are a few things to keep in mind: 1. The game has a slow pace, mainly due to the sound immersion, so you need to be patient. There's no way to move fast or run. The game was designed to progress slowly. 2. It’s not Alien Isolation, not even close, because that’s not the project’s intent. These are games with different budgets, technologies, and lore. It’s an excellent horror game, but if you expect it to dethrone or even match the masterpiece that is Isolation, you’ll be disappointed. Be mindful of your expectations. 3. The yellow paint issue doesn’t bother me; I see it as a tool like any map or GPS. But I completely understand why some people think it could break the immersion. You can simply disable it in the game’s options (yes, that setting exists). Satisfied with these points? Then go ahead and get it, because it's a lot of fun. An excellent horror game and one of the best in recent years.

It's Supermassive's best entry since Until Dawn. Of course, interactive films are niche games, but this one is a delight for fans of the genre. Supermassive has enhanced gameplay by adding features missing in previous titles, such as an indicator of area transition. Horror, action, and investigation are perfectly balanced, with stunning graphics, smooth facial expressions, and competent acting. A show apart, the soundtracks draw the atmosphere of a cosmic-horror-esque game, perhaps the first on the company's catalog. Settled in Day By Daylight's universe, "The Casting of Frank Stone" borrows many of Behavior Interactive's magnum opus, but with the proper dosage, never allowing the game to be outshined. DBD players will encounter happy surprises, from the size of easter eggs to gameplay mechanics. I experienced minor bugs during my playthrough on PS5, and I expect some launch issues (such as the delay in the deluxe version of the rewards) to be patched soon enough. The game has a high replay factor potential. That said, I must close the curtains and prepare the stage for a new branch of choices.

Love the game! Didn't think much of it before giving it a shot, and it surprise me a lot!

The best entry of the franchise since "Aliens".

Picture a scenario in which you, a Glaswegian oil rig electrician contractor, must survive Lovecraftian horrors equipped with only a screwdriver, a flashlight, a handful of throwables, and a modest adrenaline-pumped courage, with the 1975 Christmas holiday as background. Many would argue that this plot would hardly make a horror masterpiece. And they would be wrong.

"Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order" is what every franchise fan always wanted: a true Star Wars experience.

A beautifully crafted narrative-driven gaming experience. Undoubtedly, "A Plague Tale: Innocence" is a must-have for gamers who are into deep plots and emotional titles.

The game is perfect for XCOM2 fans. However, its genre will only be to some's taste and might target a specific niche. That said, "Aliens Dark Descent" achieves its purpose flawlessly, perfect in every detail. The gameplay is challenging and engaging; the story is beautifully crafted, adding refreshing elements to the Alien franchise while being respectful to the source material. You may encounter some bugs, but it is unlikely that any will significantly affect your experience since serious problems have been patched. Aliens Dark Descent is the franchise's best entry since "Isolation." Due to belonging to a specific genre, its audience will be limited. Still, you will love this game if you enjoy strategic XCOM-like games with horror elements and, most importantly, the Alien franchise.

Thief (2014) is a reboot of the original franchise. It features engaging first-person stealth gameplay and a less-than-engaging story. Although the game has many positive aspects, they are watered down by minor issues, some that could have been patched a long time ago, but for some reason, until today (2024) - ten years after the game's release, they weren't. Some of the aforementioned issues include sound bugs and performance or graphical downsides. A perhaps more serious problem that would equally require a more severe solution is the difficulty of navigating the game's main map, the one where you spend your time while outside missions, called "The City" (which is, honestly, an uncreative title for a fictional setting). Doing side missions through The City can be frustrating due to inadequate level design, which leads to inaccurate mission markers and hard-to-identify paths that should be obvious to the player. However, although it can make your playthrough less enjoyable than it should be, it does not make playing the game impossible or infuriating. It is possible to have a great time exploring the stealth mechanics and trying different play styles to complete missions (which can vary between a ghost, non-lethal, or lethal gameplay). Thief's gameplay is the game's strongest trait, making the title very attractive to enthusiasts of the stealth genre. Players fond of the supernatural will be delighted to encounter horror elements at specific points in the game, a callback to the original trilogy. In summary, Thief (2014) was a promising game that delivered flaws that needed to be corrected but weren't. - a grave mistake in quality control. But even with such flaws, the game can still be appreciated by stealth fans, almost as a hidden gem in the genre. If you are not intimidated by the downsides, as I pointed out in my review, you should get Thief once it enters a sale or promotion.