Recent reviews by Brynjar

Let me preface this by saying,
This is one of the best games I've ever played.

Now, that is not to say that this is the best game ever. Based solely on my tastes (Mount and Blade, Elder Scrolls, other such games), this is the game made for me, right?
It is, but not just for me, I'm certain that this is a game everyone can enjoy, and I'd like to list the reasons why.

Pros:
-Amazing Graphics
-Deep and Interesting Character Design
-NPCs that I actually managed to care about
-Beautiful voice acting
-Wonderful Directional Swordplay that feels oh-so natural.
-The soundtrack will get stuck in your head, and deeply immerse you into the game, always making you think about it when you're not playing it.
-Deep dialogue mechanics (Intimidation, Persuasion, Charm, Bribing)
-A levelling mechanic that works perfectly
-One that doesn't require you to pay attention to it, but is very helpful
-Energy, Nourishment, Comfort system that has its perks and gameplay importance.
-A very interesting and detailed story, leaving much for the player to learn.
-Little things taken into account
-People will notice if your clothes have blood
-People will get nervous if your weapon is drawn
-People will yell at you if you bump into them
-You can get arrested for going into the wrong place
-THE SYSTEM RECS ARE VERY LOW
-This is the most important one for me, as I feared that I would not be able to play it.
-I have an Intel I5 quad core processor @ 3.5 gHz, and eight gigabytes of RAM to use. I avereaged about a 35 with a few drops here and there for dialogue.

Neutrals:
-You feel very underpowered at the beginning, which is both a blessing and a curse to add to the dynamic of the game.

Cons:
-The intro is a bit more difficult and tedious than it needs to be
-The game has a few bugs and glitches that require a restart.
-Saviour Schnapps is my biggest complaint of the entire franchise.
-A mechanic that forces you to find an alcoholic beverage in order to save the game.

Now, overall, I think this game is amazing. The mechanics are so great, and I love them so much. Just a few hours in and I could already tell that this game was one of those that I'd just play on end for months. There are few complaints that I have, and most of them can be remedied or reasoned with rationally. In the end, this is a great game, especially after a year of flops and dissapointments. This game is no 'No Man's Sky'. It is obviously a work of labour and love, and the developers have put a lot of time and effort into the game, hand-crafting a unique and fun experience for everyone who picks up this game.

I highly urge you that, even with its high pricetag, please, please pick up this game. It is worthy of every cent it costs you.
Final score:
9.6/10

Rust is a good enough game as it is. If you like multiplayer "survival" games that features base building and PVP/E, the I would recommend this game for you.
Pros:
-Intricate base building system.
-Rewarding loot system.
-Game is constantly improved as developers continue to work on the game.
-Easy to learn, fast paced gameplay.
-Gunplay is like no other, very smooth and rewarding.
-Always something to do in game.

Cons:
-The community is awful. You will most likely find no mercy from rival players.
-Unoptimized for weaker builds. The game is still early so this is a given, and it is being worked on extensively.
-Has a heavy emphasis on cooperation. You'll have a harder time playing this by yourself than with a partner.

All in all, I've thoroughly enjoyed this game, in my 300+ hours playing it, I've had a lot of fun playing alone and with friends. It can be infuriating at times, but sometimes the spark of randomness you can get from the community can be extremely hilarious. The game can be intense during gunfights or raids, which is my personal drive for playing the game, but can also be very frustrating when losing a battle or siege (which happens more often than I'd like to admit).

Overall, I would give this game a solid 8/10, as I've been a long time fan of it from 2013, I'm sure I have some level of bias.

I thoroughly enjoyed Northgard, though I've only played a small amount of time, the gameplay has been fun and challenging. Though, the first few games were discouraging with the steep learning curve the game has, after a while though, it progressively gets more and more natural to play. With simple graphics, and an amazing soundtrack (At least in my opinion) Northgard is a wonderful game to play. The game offers multiple different strategies and gameplay types, depending on what the player wants, and what is on the map. All in all, Northgard was an enjoyable experience, and I'm sure that future updates will make it even more so.