Dave Lawrence – Google

I really enjoyed this. I probably prefer RE2, but there isn't much in it. RE2 felt a lot more claustrophobic and focused more on survival and inventory management. RE3 was more action oriented and fast paced. Nemesis didn't quite have the same impact as The Tyrant; The Tyrant felt genuinely random and unpredictable whereas Nemesis encounters were more scripted. The section where you revisit RPD gave a massive dose of nostalgia (despite only playing both games weeks apart). Once I completed RE3 I didn't feel compelled to replay it. Considering this was included as part of X Box Game Pass I genuinely have no complaints.

Ok, here is my final verdict on Swamp Thing. Spoiler free. Having spent 450 minutes watching season 1 in it's entirety, I've given this show far more time than it deserved. I spent the first couple of episodes clinging onto the desperate hope that it would improve. If anything, it's shortcomings just became even more exaggerated as time went on. Main character's back stories and motovations were desperately shallow and one dimensional. Almost every box in the box of clichés was ticked. In the graphic novels, Swamp Thing himself had do let go of his humanity in order to truly become the hero that he is. He had to come to terms with the fact that the man he once was is never coming back, and move on with his new found reason for existence. This is the ONLY thing they touch on that is relatively similar, albeit in a very weak and half-baked fashion. Woodrue and Sunderland both make an appearance but their back stories are wildly different from those of the graphic novels which I know and love. They are charicatures of themselves, and just serve merely as a means of crowbar-ing known adversaries into the series. The addition of the blue devil is one of the most poorly executed tie-ins I think I've ever seen committed to moving image. Absolutely shocking. 2/10

Easy 5 stars from me. Halo Combat Evolved absorbed HOURS of my life playing through it alone. I didn't have system link, so it was very much a solo affair (unless a few mates came round for a split screen session!). I distinctly remember how expansive it felt, and the feeling of freedom as I was able to go full on with a scorpion, or pick Elites off from a distance with the sniper rifle. Part of me was expecting to be slightly disappointed when I heard rumours it was a return to form on the original... Halo Infinite exeeded all of my expectations. It genuinely did take me back 20 years. I couldn't help but smile at the thought of what a 16 year old me would have thought if I'd somehow glimpsed what the game I loved so much would eventually become! Everything about this game has clearly been vigorously tweaked to give you the best experience possible. The story, the weapons, the vehicles, the enemy AI and the friendly AI were all top notch. Chief actually runs and moves like the super soldier he is supposed to be. New touches like the grapplehook and drop shield felt completely at home and added new layers to the gameplay. As always, the music score was astonishing; cutting in at just the right time either to pre-empt an imminent skirmish, or adding to the atmosphere of what was happening in the moment. Love, love, LOVE this game. I feel genuinely guilty that I've technically got this for "free" as part of my game pass subscription!

This completely slipped under my radar when it was released. I actually feel guilty getting it for free on xbox game pass, so much so I made a point of buying the DLC (something I thoroughly recommend you do). For me, this is easily a 10/10 game. The "Oldest House" (where the game takes place) is a truly unique setting, and the story is completely mental but utterly gripping. The supporting characters all have their own quirks which encourages you to get to know them and converse with them as much as possible. Also, the various documents/videotapes/cassettes throughout the game are fantastic and really help add depth to this very very odd world.