Anthony Hicks

“Diablo killer” “proper successor to Diablo 2” “Best ARPG” Are all tittles thrown around this game I’ve heard before picking up the BETA. Sure enough none of those fell short. While the game has a few bugs and kinks to work out, such as servers because of MASS turnouts for the game. Unlike blizzard, or other arpg’s… they aren’t advertising this as a finished product. The gameplay, skill trees, campaign, mechanics; incredibly smooth and well done. I’d like to see some quality of life upgrades such as storage and item stash systems. Overall:8.5/10

I’ve been preordering GOW games since god of war 3. It’s probably the only reason I still buy consoles. Ragnarok is truly a Triple A / AAA game. From its superior graphics that do not diminish from cutscene to gameplay. To epic sound engineering to an INCREDIBLE storyline. However, I’m giving this game 3 stars until some very basic updates come out for it. I imagine like all new preorders, it takes awhile to work out all the kinks. The bad: fight mechanics simply just aren’t caught up to par for Ragnarok. -blocking, in most GOW games, you have a “block breaker moves” while your blocking or being attacked you can come out of a block with a specialty move that clears enemies around you. In Ragnarok, you have a “runic attack” (activated the same way, block plus attack) when using a runic attack while blocking, it will show you a cutscene, during this time enemies will still attack you and deminish your health without being stopped or interrupted by your block breaker. So what should protect you, ultimately downs you. -dodging, I can’t put my finger on what the issue IS. But everytime you are clearly out of the way of most boss attacks (shown by area ring on the ground) You will almost always still take damage. I’ve seen multiple videos and message boards about it. Quite simply, dodge is currently broken. These two aspects completely change the play style and the ability to clear groups of mobs, rendering kratos very weak against big bosses or large encounters. Not very God of War like. Finally: NO NEW GAME PLUS. I just think it’s straight ridiculous to make an rpg game based on loadouts and equipment with ZERO transfer ability. This makes side questing and rewards systems useless… making the game a very simple 18 hour story play. Not a 40+ hour journey. Even god of war ONE had transfer of artifacts. Edit** new game plus was released with the ability to reuse gear and discoverables was awesome, they also added an additional game mode with lots of great character story arc. Deserves the 5 star update. Took awhile tho.

Most people are saying that this game deserves more stars as it’s finally “moving in the right direction” . But I don’t think developers should be rewarded for recycling to old products features that the community had stripped from them in the first place. It blows my mind how a football game that’s been running for 20+ years is still dealing with the same mechanical issues from year 1. Instead of fixing linemen that won’t pick up blockers on the run, impact/ physical resistance mechanics, running backs running on the spot caught on other CPU’s legs, linebackers that can cover the entire field lengths in seconds, interceptions from dbs making incredible catches while your wide receiver just sits there and doesn’t attack the ball on routes. EA just focuses on adding mechanics no one asked for: like superstar influences and additional bonuses. The entire concept is ridiculous, just because my opponents team has someone like Patrick Mahomes or another superstar, suddenly my elite team, of supposedly the best football professionals on the planet… are suddenly unable to play at there fullest capability because someone else is simply on the field. Whereas me as a player, I have zero influence or control over this. Giving direct advantages and disadvantages to using your favourite teams, or more concerning; giving further advantages to teams with better stats in the first place. The good: EA did bring in some cool features like mini games and training as well as combines for My player / superstar mode, which is way better than face of the franchise from previous editions… but it also weaker than my careers from before. Like other editions, it’s heavily favours the QB position, where as in other positions you are usually forced to choose between a healthy play for your team, or making goals as an individual player which could result in a negative outcome for the team or you standings. Again, these are ALL features and modes that existed in madden 08/09… there’s nothing actually new, just recycling old features they shouldn’t have gotten rid of in the first place or that the community has been begging for since it was stripped in the madden 11 game. I feel one star is justified, as I would give them 1 for upgrading the actual graphics and animations which are by far better than any of the other editions.

Summary: Skyrim meets Doom, highly recommend! Highly underrated game AAA game. Amazing story, great dialogue and writing between characters. It was an absolute visual and audio journey with beautiful animations for spells. Gamplay: very unique, yet strong fundamentally for controls: each set of triggers and bumpers are your left and right hand respectively for casting spells or shielding your self. Making it very immersive for a first person. As far as fighting and mechanics; it was amazing! The game overall gives me a Doom feel for gameplay, but instead of ripping demons to shreds with chainsaws and guns… I’m fighting enemy factions and monsters with a plethora of spells. Would highly recommend to anyone. Cons: Additional content and challenges can some times be glitchy. There is also spells and rewards that are absolutely crucial for gameplay in these challenges, that the story does not naturally point you towards or lead you too.

I have zero idea how a game engine with so many flaws got so well of reviews

Diablo 4, like most new releases in the series; was highly anticipated. On initial purchase, I loved everything about the game and its new features: -Open world maps -mounts -new Armour stat system with imprinting -new optimized coop and couch player settings However, after spending numerous hours achievement hunting in the or original story or release... all due to Blizzard giving warnings on screen to collect things like the Statues or certain bosses before the new "season" is released. upon Season release: You absolutely cannot play you character in the new season realms. They make you completely replay the story line and achievement hunt and redo the entire thing, just so you can access the "new content". A) it doesn't seem there is any new content as far as map, or storyline or lore. B) all your items, all your gear, all your unlockable's. Pointless. They are gone and don't have really any purpose in the new season. Lastly, for the loss of my final or 3rd star from this review: Blizzard copy and pasted Rocket Leagues Season Pass for rewards: You can and WILL get rewards for leveling up or going through the designed "tiers". However, just like rocket league, in order to get ALL the tier rewards from EACH level, you MUST pay money for the "Battle Pass". otherwise you may only get 1 out of very 5 levels. Blizzard, you have a masterpiece of a video game; yet you robbed the community of any work they put into your game on release. You have also effectively made a pay to win community within one of your oldest fan bases.