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Stellar Blade has exceeded all my expectations, as I walked into it thinking this game would just be like any other sci-fi shooter, but instead, I ended up getting far more involved than I ever thought I would be.

The story had my full undivided attention while I played the game. Not only is the plot compelling, but it also has scenes that provide the player with a meaningful and emotional connection to the game, which is unlike many games today that seem forced. The world lore also feels immense, and the pacing throughout the whole game kept me engaged enough to never want to skip cutscenes like most games today does.

The combat experience in this game is fantastic and has been the highlight of Stellar Blade. After I got used to the timing of the combat mechanics, it was fast-paced, flashy, and surprisingly complicated, but in a fun way! Every single battle I felt was important, and the combination of dodging, parrying, and putting in my special abilities worked so well together. The idea of wanting to try “one more time” when I took damage or even died was something special, and seeing how well I performed my combos was a good feeling.

The visuals in this game are absolutely amazing. Stellar Blade has incredible graphics both in the environments and in the open world, but also in the character models, and the lighting effects are also breathtaking. There were multiple occasions when I would simply stop playing and admire the incredible graphics before me.

Overall, Stellar Blade is one of those games that looks amazing, plays great, and actually backs it up with a legit, emotional, and fun story. It is definitely worth your time if you’re into sci-fi action games or just want something that feels fun as well as polished from start to finish.

9/10 – Great for Custom Crosshairs and Simplicity

Whenever I play games that don’t let me customize my crosshair, have a tricky bullet drop system, or don’t include a crosshair at all, I use Crosshair X.

It’s very easy to use — you can assign a hotkey to toggle the crosshair on and off (a feature I really like), and you can either create your own crosshairs or browse the Steam Workshop for community designs. The customization options are awesome, and setting it up only takes a few minutes at most.

Overall, I’d give Crosshair X a strong 9/10. It’s a easy to use, effective, as well as user-friendly tool that I’d definitely recommend to anyone who's looking for a simple yet powerful way to add or improve crosshairs to whatever game that they are playing.

I have been years using Wallpaper Engine for many years... It has a very comprehensive collection of wallpapers ranging from uncomplicated wallpapers of nature to more complicated ones which can also be interactive. You can even design custom wallpapers and share them as well!

The application runs perfectly on my PC and does not slow my system down at all, but I have to say that if you happen to have low-end hardware, higher-end wallpapers might cause you a bit of lag if you have it running constantly in the background.

It is a very good app to customise your desktop as it has tons of options for everyone. It makes your desktop feel more personal and alive, and on top of that, there is always more and more wallpapers being published by people so it is impossible to get bored!

If strategy games are your thing, then Sid Meier's Civilization VI is an absolute phenomena. The game is a perfect cocktail of strategy, historical depth and imagination. You have to lead a civilization throughout the ages. From how to win a war, to how to progress science or culture; the strategic options are limitless.

The stand out feature of CIV VI has to be the number of different ways to play the game. If you are an expansionist militarist, or a peaceful builder who won in a culture-dominated race, or even a diplomatic strategist – there is a route for you. Every civ has its own capabilities and units which makes every approach unique.

The graphics is great, with a new bright and colourful style compared to old versions. The likeliness of the world is astonishing because the maps are very artistic, and the cities are teeming with life. At certain levels, it becomes easy to forget the world you are in as you concentrate on the details of your cities, armies and various wonders you have built.

The new district system is also a fun twist, as it makes planning how a city will look and function a more entertaining part of the game. It is interesting to consider how to organize areas such as science or entertainment centers in order for them to function properly which adds another level when taking care of the city.

The only bad thing I can think of is that the game can at some points be badly intimidating and feel overwhelming for new players. You have to learn the game in order to enjoy it, just like other strategy games like Hearts of Iron or Europa Universalis.

Overwatch 2 still has potential.

If the developers were to actually start fulfilling what was promised long ago and make genuine progress and actual changes that would improve the game, such as adding genuine new content that isn't the same thing over and over rather than just buffing all heroes randomly or adding random skins every now and then, Overwatch would still be able to recover.

I highly doubt that adding a PvE mode is "too difficult,"  and it is unironically what players want to see; it was a promise broken by the developers, which caused a distrust between the community and the developers of the game. I think that if the developers actually made and delivered the PvE experience that was promised, the game could recover from the bad reputation that it has gotten over the past few years.

As of right now, Overwatch 2 is Overwatch 1, but F2P, slightly better graphics, and more boring as we play the same PvP game mode over and over until we eventually get bored and play something else. There is barely any other content that you can participate in; all you do is just fight each other for an hour, then get bored and play something else. 

In conclusion, the reason why I've chosen to mark the review as negative is because I want the developers to wake up and actually make something out of the "2" in Overwatch 2, because it is the same game content wise as in 2016 with minimal changes.

When Fallout 76 initially launched in 2018, I took no interest in buying the game, despite being a major Fallout fan. This was due to all the reviews I read about bugs, glitches, and lack of content. 

In 2024, after watching the Fallout TV series, I decided that I wanted to give it a try, and I ended up getting hooked. I can't stop playing the game. I bought the game around a week ago, and I've already played for 115 hours. There seems to be endless content. I've levelled up from level 1 to level 49 so far, and there are so many fun quests, in-game events, and things to do! 

The only bad thing I can say about the game is its graphics, and I know many people don't really care about graphics, but by default, the game pretty much looks and runs like Fallout 4. If you care about graphics, I recommend using graphics mods and reshading, which is what I've done. I've managed to make the game look graphically amazing by doing this.

I highly recommend giving the game a try in 2024 because of all the updates and things that have been added to the game through the years. It is a completely different game than it was in 2018.

Without a doubt, one of the standout features of this game is its great historical accuracy. From the military technology to the political landscape, Hearts of Iron IV captures every single detail that leads to and takes place during both WWI and WWII. The level of historical detail in the game is excellent, providing an immersive experience for players navigating through an intricate global conflict.

The game has a large number of countries to choose from that have various national focuses and strategic considerations. Whether you are leading the almighty Soviet Union, the German Reich, or some small nation seeking to alter history’s path, you will find interesting things with each play through because of the many countries available for play.

Hearts of Iron IV gameplay is intricate yet rewarding. It demands attention to military, economic, and political matters, where players have to manage resources, plan offensives strategically, and engage in diplomatic manoeuvres. Detailed control over military operations comes into play due to the intricate planning system for battles: assigning divisions and coordinating air support.

This aspect has been key in keeping interest in the game high as it continues to be developed further by its modding community. There is a wide range of player-created mods supported by Hearts of Iron IV, including alternative scenarios in history up to total conversions.

It's pretty easy to understand how to use this software if you've used something like this in the past; it works absolutely perfectly, and it is an alternative to using Discord plugins, like BetterDiscord or Vencord.

It doesn't seem to affect my CPU or GPU usage at all, even if I have the program running constantly in the background. When I used BetterDiscord, it increased my CPU and GPU usage significantly, so if you're using BetterDiscord or Vencord plugins purely for the rich presence, this is a great replacement.

Counter-Strike 2 has become a breeding ground for hackers and cheaters.

I started playing Counter Strike: Global Offensive many years ago, and I enjoyed it so much. Even before that, the first Counter-Strike released in 2000 was part of my childhood. But sadly, that era is long gone, and I can't recommend the game to anyone anymore unless Valve adds a fully functional anti-cheat.

Rest in peace, Counter Strike,
1 November 2000 – 27 September 2023.