Recent reviews by NickyTheNewt

Modernizes the gameplay and controls of one of the greatest horror games of all time, while retaining the atmosphere and dread that makes the original a masterpiece. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come for the franchise.

What a joyful conclusion to the Frog Detective trilogy! I laughed, I cried, and everything in between. Riding the scooter is so much fun. ALCAB!!

The best VR game ever made, and one of the best games Valve has ever made. A masterpiece from beginning to end, and a welcome return for the Half-Life franchise. If you own a VR headset, you owe it to yourself to play this game. Now that the monkey is off Valve's back, maybe they'll finally make Half-Life 3?... Please?

The best game Activision has released in like ten years. Some of the most satisfying combat ever put into a video game.

Some of the most fun I've ever had driving a forklift or removing books from a library to get some air. These are not games for everyone, and if you aren't patient, or can't put yourself into the mindset of playing these with the late 90s/early 2000s in mind, these aren't the games for you. But there just isn't another series out there that's quite like Shenmue.

I'd suggest going into this game blind, but if you're reading this review, you're probably not going to do that. Inside is one of the most atmospheric platformers I've ever played, with an incredible sense of dread hanging overhead the entire way through. It's never straightforward, it doesn't answer all of the questions it asks, but this game is going to stay with me for years to come. If you're interested in it at all, buy it.

This game is not going to be for everyone. If you're looking for a game that has action, violence, and an engaging plot that will keep you on the edge of your seat, look elsewhere. If you're impatient, and if you don't want your brain to hurt, this isn't the game for you. With that being said, in the amount of time I've invested in The Witness so far, it's already one of my favorite puzzle games of all time. The game takes the basic concept of maze puzzles, and introduces new mechanics to them to make you think. It then takes those new mechanics, and gives them a little twist, to make you think even more. And then once you think you've mastered that mechanic, it mixes it with another mechanic that you've previously learned, or even a brand new one. This game is hard, and it doesn't make any attempt to hold your hand. This game is going to make you want to smash your head onto your desk, but in a good way, because you want to conquer this latest puzzle so badly.

The game has an incredible atmosphere, with gorgeous visuals and ambient sounds immersing you into this island world. There aren't any graphics settings, which is a huge bummer, but hopefully that is something that could be patched into the game. The vibrant colors of the island really pop off the screen, and the different locations throughout the game are really neat. You can also listen to some audio diaries located throughout the island, which have different quotes from all sorts of different people. This would be a great game to have a podcast on in the background. Not that the sounds are bad, they do a good enough job to keep you immersed in the game while you're playing, but it might be nice to have something else to listen to as well. The controls work great, on both a controller and a keyboard and mouse. Pick whichever one you're more comfortable with. I know a lot of people have been complaining about the $40 price tag, but from what I've played so far, it seems absolutely worth it. There are a ton of puzzles in here, and it's going to take you awhile to beat the game.

tl;dr I you want something different than a complex puzzle game that keeps you on your toes with a great atmosphere, you're going to want to look elsewhere. But if you've been craving a game like The Talos Principle or Portal, you should absolutely pick this up. This game is worth the price tag, and it's going to be a long time before you forget your time in The Witness.

I had some trouble getting my controller to work at first, but after I figured out the problem it was smooth sailing. It's a very well optimized port, I get a constant 60 frames per second at the highest settings possible at 1080p with a i5-4670k CPU and GTX 760 card. It looks amazing, too, definitely some of the best graphics I've seen from a console port. As for the game itself, the main mission is pretty short, but there are a few more missions to do afterwards. The gameplay is amazing, by far the best in the series. Overall if you're a big Metal Gear Solid fan, this is an absolute must play game if you want even a taste of next year's Phantom Pain.