David Botha (The_Dman_16)

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Can't go wrong with a classic. A must play. Even now in 2020 it's still up there with what modern story/interactive driven games have to offer us. What's special about it is the game's ability to keep you glued to the screen from start to end. A truly original story that for the most part, is unpredictable and combines elements of suspense, drama, emotion and action, often all at the same time. Some of the best and most fitting voice acting that syncs well with the scenes and cut scenes in the game, all tied together with a great soundtrack.

Albeit I have only picked up a copy of this game now so late in 2019 and have only played the first 01h30 minutes of it, I'm immediately impressed not only by stunning visuals, the start of what seems to be an epic story, but also the fluid game play. Coming back in to games of this genre after focusing on SIM Racing for a few years, I am essentially a "novice". That doesn't matter with the physics and combat experience in Horizon Zero Dawn. Before long I was purposefully hunting machines, as low-level and inexperienced as I am with all the confidence of a Pro Gamer. Although I have only just begun my Horizon journey, the map is expansive and so far, hardly anything seems to have been of repeated design simply to fill the map. Each rock and cliff face, each tree, each river or bridge all seem to have a sense of originality and all have that in common. As is to be expected with a game of this nature, you get your constant repeat of small critters popping up everywhere and the machines are predictable, but hey, it still looks awesome! 9.5 / 10 and that score excludes the story.

I would imagine on PC this is a 5/5 SIM. On console however, specifically the PS4 that I am using which is the 500gb first edition PS4, the game has slight room for improvement. This game is brilliant, don't get me wrong. This is the SIM we've all been waiting for on the current-gen consoles. KUNOS admittedly have downgraded the visuals to accommodate the realistic physics on the console edition... But once you exit pit lane - you don't really care. Visually, the more powerful PS4 Pro and XBOX X would offer a higher quality HDR and smoother refresh rates I would imagine, but on the pleb machine I am using I often get tearing and "jitters" while racing, which can be slightly annoying to the eye. This isn't a deal breaker, but it is annoying when you're doing precise driving to perfect your laps. What this means is, when you are aiming for your mark on the apex the tearing or "jitter" on screen makes it seem the apex has suddenly moved a fraction, and your brain naturally tells your arms and hands to turn the wheel as a reaction. I find this causes overdriving of the car. Not to fret, though. Supposedly, ACC will be compatible with next-gen consoles. What this means is that the above-mentioned issues should fall away, and we could even expect the same level of visual aesthetics that live on the PC version of the game. It is important to note that when playing on a console, your actual TV may need to be upgraded to support higher resolutions and refresh rates. 4K 120hz should do the trick, but you can find higher spec options. Next gen PlayStation won't play higher than 60fps, so really no need to fork out a fortune on a gaming monitor at 240hz or a TV at 120hz, although they would offer advantages in other areas. My recommendation would be any new 4K Samsung TV as a "go-to". But, you can find many alternatives. From a driving perspective, ACC is probably the current champion on the console and if you are a SIM fan, this is for you. If arcade racing is your preference, you will find this game frustrating and getting banned from online lobbies more often than not. This game brings real life motor sport to your fingertips in the comfort of your own living space. I recommend a SIM wheel set up over a gamepad to ensure you get the most out of the game. I use a Logitech G29 and I have no issues. The cool feature in ACC is that you can fine tune the wheel inputs to your liking (much like Codemasters F1). I have heard of wheel incompatibility on consoles, but have not experienced this for myself. It may require firmware updates on your peripherals as the game is "new". Patches will be released to fix issues as time goes on, so patience will pay off in the long run. Trust me, any bug fixes are worth the wait. For now though, we patiently wait for the GT4 cars to arrive on the console verson of ACC. To sum up: SIM physics: 5/5 Visuals: 3/5 Fun: 5/5 Content: 4/5 (fully licensed GT3 cars and tracks and GT4 on the way)

The COD we all grew to love is back! WWII takes me back to reminisce the days when I couldn't wait to get home from school and turn on my PC. A compelling and interesting storyline weaves it's way into seamless and intense battle scenes. COD WWII has very much stepped up the level of the enemy AI and battles are quite enjoyable. Even if the gameplay and storyline doesn't appeal to you, the visuals will. They're worth a score of 5/5 on their own, rivaling, if not bettering the likes of (dare I say it) Battlefield 1 and V.

Honestly 3.5 out of 5 stars rather than 4. I find the repetitive style of gameplay which eventually becomes predictable, boring after doing 3 or 4 missions in a row. The graphics are 2nd grade almost (most of the time). I would expect more in terms of visuals, density and a believable interactive openworld game on current-gen platforms, but the story is really good and almost original, with some pretty awesome NPC's adding an element of rawness that I like. Would rate it 4/4.5 out of 5 if gameplay was smoother, AI were less robotic and predictable, and if the game wasn't so riddled with bugs and glitches. Enjoyable in short doses.