Recent reviews by Unquietchimp

Persona 3 Reload is my first foray into the well established Persona 3 story, so I had the pleasure of coming into this without any preconceptions or bias based on playing the previous versions.

This game really nails the Persona formula, it's incredibly stylish, the UI is always amazing, the soundtrack is phenomenal, and the characters are lovable and memorable.

Whilst I don't think it is the strongest in the series from a game-play perspective, it was still a thoroughly enjoyable experience. My main complaint is that Tartarus becomes quite repetitive, and you're expected to do some grinding to keep up with the necessary level curve. At least in P4G and P5R the dungeons were themed around the social links, and had a definitive end, whereas this just felt like Mementos without Palaces.

All in all, great game, and I really enjoyed the experience of playing it through. Would recommend to any JRPG fan looking for a modern setting.

This game is genuinely incredible. The most faithful translation I've ever seen of the spirit of Dungeons and Dragons. There are some rules tweaks to the standard 5e system, but they're all calculated and considered to make this a wonderful experience for someone sat playing for hours, giving more choice and power.

It takes advantage of all the automatic calculations and automated enemies and rolls to allow creative magic items, interesting exploration, and great freedom within each classes strength.

The characters, dialogue, and stories are all expertly crafted, hooking you though each quest, whether it's the main story, a side story, or a companion story. Each feels as meaningful and touching as the last. Some are funny, some are sad, some are heartwarming.

Everyone I have recommended this to has come back to me with so much excitement and investment, and each of us have had slightly different experiences, or found different areas. I will be playing this game through many more times in the future because it is a truly great sequel to both the original Baldur's Gate games (which there are plenty of references to) and the Divinity games that brought Larian to the limelight to produce this masterpiece.

Cannot recommend this highly enough.

The essence of this game is that the developers have successfully captured the charm and fun of a school-age supernatural anime. From the wide range of confidants, to the many ways to spend time, this is a genuine pleasure to be a part of. It manages to sprinkle a little magic on even the most monotonous tasks.
There was so much choice in how I spent the game's time, I realised I'd reached the end of the game and never even tried some of the activities.

The cut scenes are beautiful, the UI is incredibly stylish, and the music is a star in it's own right. This truly is a pleasure to take part in, and I struggled playing anything else until the credits had rolled.

Like many JRPGs. some of the combat can be a bit repetitive, and I certainly found that by the end of the game, I had a winning tactic I could spam through most fights, but even then it stayed challenging and dynamic enough that I wasn't just button mashing.
My other issue is that for a game that takes relationships and companions so seriously, there were a few disconnects between where my progress was with each confidant compared with the set story cut scenes, but that's a very minor issue.

I thoroughly obsessed over this game whilst playing, and wish that there was more. I imagine once some time has passed, I will pick up the save and see what else the game offers in it's new game+.

This game looks on the surface to be a gimmick of car football, but the high level of control and physics based game play make it one of the most rewarding and intensive sports games on the market.

There is a 'Rocket Pass' system which acts like a season and rewards cosmetics, and further cosmetics can be purchased with in game currency, but this doesn't impact the game play.

There are quite a few modes now, from casual basketball and hockey, to a Mario-kart style item brawl, to competitive soccar, and regular official open tournaments.

As with all online multiplayer games, there are some great experiences, and some terrible. Unfortunately the less sportsmanlike behaviour tends to be more vocal, and it can definitely sour the experience. This is more prevalent in the competitive game modes, as with many games.

Overall, I have a lot of time in this game for something that is 5-10 minute matches, because the core mechanics are so well crafted and it makes you want to come back for just one more game.

This game is everything other games of the genre promise to be. I have not played a game that captures the idea of disconnecting and taking things in your own time, while remaining interesting, engaging and charming at the same time.

I am still finding content 70 hours in and I am taking this game quickly, finishing quests as soon as they show up, and I know there is more to come.

Pros:
- The townspeople are vibrant and diverse, giving the town real life.
- The calendar is full enough to make the world feel dynamic.
- The puzzles are good enough to make you scratch your chin, but not impossible.
- The aesthetics are really nice, and have real personality.
- Mechanics are introduced slowly so you keep finding more and learn how to play over time.
- Game time being uncoupled from real time means you don't feel you're playing as a chore each day.

Cons:
- Some of the content is repetitive, such as dialogue and events after the first year.
- Not for those not interested in a grind for some of the missions/quests.

Overall this is one of the best games I've played in the genre, it's everything games like Animal Crossing want to be with heaps more on top.

What can I say. This is the first full game I've played in VR that truly blew me away. It recaptures the awe and wonder of first playing VR in the most pure and exciting way since I bought into it a few years ago.

The pacing is incredible, allowing play for hours. The interactivity is sublime, and the quality is truly Valve level, with both sound, graphics and writing being top quality. I enjoyed every moment of the game, with several particular moments leaving me speechless.

This truly is the first AAA VR game.

This game is truly an epic experience. It's the closest game to Dungeons and Dragons I've ever played, and I've played a lot of both.

It has the complex social real time mixed with the action economy of turn based combat, with complex environment interaction and mechanics up the whazoo.

I've played this game for 128 hours at time of writing, and I'm still excited to carry on my next playthrough, which for a story based game is incredible.

Recommend playing with friends, 2 or 4 people works best so the party is split evenly, and you're able to explore various unique stories per Origin character, so multiple playthroughs are worth it.

10/10 for anyone who likes fantasy and strategy.

Fantastic First Person Shooter experience, constantly being updated, new content every few months and a generally good community.

Very easy game to sink hundreds of hours into if you enjoy tense, strategic. team based gameplay.

This game is ridiculously funny, and incredibly difficult to take seriously, the laughs and gameplay will have you hooked for many hours!