Jake_Fillery

From the characterisations, to the gameplay, I've enjoyed every story beat, every word of dialogue, and of course, every avenue of stealth and combat. The set pieces are like Uncharted, whereas the mission pathing is varied (but a tad more lacking) than Hitman. My plate was full with 007 First Light, and I left completely satisfied, but I'm already eagerly awaiting seconds to see what IO Interactive have in store next, especially with Patrick Gibson putting on such a fine show as Bond!

It's impossible not to marvel at Pearl Abyss and their creativity when it comes to Crimson Desert. I don't think I've seen a game with this much potential, this much ground to cover, places and puzzles to explore, and mechanics to learn.

While exploring and solving puzzles is a lot of fun, I have to mark the game down a few points based on the frustrating aspects of boss designs. Not knowing what to do, or being spammed by one-shot moves with no end, really takes the wind (and Palmar Pills) out of me.

I loved Resident Evil Requiem, and can't stop thinking about it. The perfect blend of horror and action, shared between the dual protagonists of Grace and Leon was a treat. The surprises that await are a delight, and each location is equally terrifying as it is exciting.

For Grace, the puzzles are engaging, and the enemies are extremely immersive with their terrifying mutterings as they shuffle through darkened hallways.

When it comes to Leon, it's a blast. It's so great to see Capcom give equal playtime to both characters, and Leon really gets his chapters to shine as an action hero, and it's oh so fun.

This is a Resident Evil game I'd play through again just to see how fast I can complete it, while experiencing the thrills all over again.

I've been having an absolute blast in Black Ops 7 Zombies, that it's hard to put down. The return of the OG crew provides so much life to the DNA of Zombies that makes every match as hillarious as it is filled with excitement for what comes next. Ashes of the Damned is an exceptional launch map, and paired with the grind for Augments and Camos, mixed with the epic formula and gameplay loop, makes this one impossible to stop playing, even deep into the high rounds!

I've also been enjoying the games of Multiplayer I've tried, with fast-paced action and absurdly rapid TTK that makes every life short lived, but filled with action. The maps are fun, the weapons are smooth, and the Perks harness incredible power for every loadout to be unique.

Black Ops 7 is a step in the right direction for Treyarch in terms of Multiplayer and Zombies, but it's marked down somewhat by a Campaign that's completely uninteresting and seems completely out of place in comparison to the stellar and rich narrative of Black Ops 2.

Marvel Rivals is a carefully constructed Hero Shooter that takes all the right lessons from previous versions of the genre. Combining the Hero Shooter genre with some iconic heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe is a recipe for greatness, and each game is addictive and unique for its multitude of characters, evolving meta, and extremely fun play styles.

Black Ops is back and better than ever, with highly engaging multiplayer that spoils players thanks to its range of loadout options and omnimovement, which truly changes how players head into each fast-paced combat scenario. The Zombies mode is also Treyarch back at its heights, providing fast and challenging rounds with plenty to do to pass the time, like easter eggs and camo grinds. Where Black Ops 6 falls a tad is in the Multiplayer maps, lack of a decent anti-cheat, and the punishment of SBMM.

Silent Hill 2 (2024) was my introduction to the series, so I can't judge it as a remake, just as a game that I jumped into blind and terrified, and it certainly did not disappoint. Silent Hill 2 is disturbing, thought-provoking, intense, and a whole lot of fun. Investigating the town, solving puzzles, fighting monsters, and understanding the rich depth of characters, was something I still think about, and eagerly has me wanting more Silent Hill.

I've never been one for turn-based combat, but Baldur's Gate 3 eased me into an enjoyable experience that has me coming back for more. Experimenting with the different parties and ways to fight, and discovering new adventures within the expansive world and the characters within, Baldur's Gate 3 is infinitely replayable and immersive for fantasy fans.