Gamer Matters

• PC
• 8.8 / 10
• Malaisie

Hotshot Racing is pure arcade racing at its best, to a fault. Everything you’d expect from an arcade racing game made in the ’90s is successfully recreated, even the weird, now-obsolete quirks of games from this era. Having mulitplayer, both online and split-screen, is a great move too. Hotshot Racing is the current torchbearer of the rare art of arcade racing games. It’s an exemplary showcase of the genre is at its best, and a new benchmark for arcade racers of the next generation to overtake.

• PS4
• 75%
• Malaisie

PGA Tour 2K21 hits a strong swing… but it lands solidly in the rough. There are so many rough edges that stops this from being something that can be enjoyed as a proper video game rather than just a golf sim. But at its core, the golf mechanics are well realised, rewards skill and satisfying once mastered. Everything about playing the actual game of golf is perfectly crafted. That lie in the rough is near the green, and PGA Tour 2K21 is the kind of golf that can possibly chip in straight into the hole from here. If you’re coming from The Golf Club, or a genuine golfer who wants a video game equivalent, PGA Tour 2K21 does what you’d expect from it amazingly well. But there’s a long way to go to match the heydays of the Tiger Woods PGA Tour games. For the first entry of this series, PGA Tour 2K21 sets its foundations well. So it’s a matter of time before it truly becomes the best golf game for everyone.

• PS4
• 9 / 10
• Malaisie

Fall Guys is the perfect storm of ingredients delivered at the right time. This could be the first of many game show games, and I hope this catches on as a new sub-genre for battle royale. With the depressing state of the world right now, the jolly bliss fun from Fall Guys is what we all need. Despite some server fumbles, Fall Guys haven’t put a foot wrong, and may it continue to stumble its way to greatness.

• PS4
• 8 / 10
• Malaisie

The F1 games by Codemaster have been quite a roller-coaster ride, from the highs of the early 2010s to the dismal 2014-2015 games and now we come towards the turning point of the series. F1 2020 is one of the best simcade racers on the market as usual. But with some of the kinks from the past games still haunt the current edition. Hopefully, they could fix it by the time the next-gen hits the ground.

• PS4
• 7 / 10
• Malaisie

Assetto Corsa Competizione is a console port that needs some work to make this as comparable as its PC counterpart. Its low price of entry for the PS4 version (around 159 MYR) makes it quite competitive amongst its rivals of the upcoming PCARS 3 and the ever-popular Gran Turismo Sport. And if the inclusion of the ever needed Private lobby comes sooner rather than later, then this could be the definitive GT3 racer for consoles. Its realistic nature of racing might entice those who want a different experience.

• PS4
• 6.3 / 10
• Malaisie

Mafia 2 Definitive Edition tries to bring this classic for the new fans of the series. But let down on the basics of a better port with its major issues that if the developers could have fix the glaring issues, it would made the game a better experience.

• PC
• 80%
• Malaisie

• PS4
• 8.4 / 10
• Malaisie

Resident Evil 3 Remake is a short but sweet game about trying to keep Jili Valentine from being a Jill Sandwich by fighting a Tyrant. Its shortcoming is perhaps due to it being a parallel towards its original self beat by beat, this game shines on being a compact but fun experience that helps Resident Evil keep the momentum going towards its next release, whenever that might be.

• PS4
• 70%
• Malaisie

Overpass is a game whose potential has been quite underutilized but given its minuscule budget. But I believe that if given another chance to polish the issues and perhaps make the game more open-worldish, I believe that this series has the backing to be an MX v. ATV rival.

• PS4
• 82%
• Malaisie

TT Isle of Man: Ride on The Edge 2 is perhaps one of the best motorbiking game on the market as we head into the Next Generation of consoles. It’s very approachable for new-comers and while a 60-kilometer track seems daunting in the beginning, think of it as the final boss that you’ll conquer as you reach the finishing line in first.

• PC
• 75%
• Malaisie

Azur Lane: Crosswave is overall not a bad game, but there’s nothing special about the game that appeals to the public unless if you’re an Azur Lane hardcore fan or if you have played any of the Hyperdimension Neptunia series. The game itself is a character driven adventure with simple yet quick battles and a shallow storyline that is surprisingly dialogue heavy.

• PC
• 8 / 10
• Malaisie

A short trip worth taking. Especially if you adore platformers and Metroidvanias for the wonders of exploration. The combat aspect is weak. But in a short run-time it won't bother you much if you don't like it. Journey To The Savage Planet is the first big surprise of 2020.

• PC
• 6.5 / 10
• Malaisie

Code Vein is an okay, albeit easy soulslike game. If you’re more of an anime fan, the in-depth character customisation and flashy combat will get you hooked. And tolerate the rather predictable story. If you’re a soulslike fan, the game’s simple map design and relatively easier gameplay can be a turn-off. Code Vein is more for anime fans that want to dabble with soulslike, rather than anime Dark Souls.

• SWITCH
• 5.5 / 10
• Malaisie

A Knight’s Quest isn’t a bad game. If you’ve got that Zelda-like itch, you’ll probably find it good for a quick scratch. Despite criticisms, its quirky attitude is quite a boon for the game. I can only dread to imagine if a more serious game had this one’s shortcomings, since there’s nothing worse than a bad game demanding to be taken seriously. It’s a charming Zelda-like on PS4, PC, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, and serves as a good in for people who want to try the genre, but aren’t ready to financially commit to heavier titles like Zelda.

• SWITCH
• 7.8 / 10
• Malaisie

Daemon X Machina is by no means a perfect game. While certainly rough around the edges the game excels at its strengths enough to stand on its own two mechanized feet. I guess the problem with being a niche game is that you will inevitably be taken apart, and have your individual components judged against games that did those well. This happens any time you try to look at the aspects of Daemon such as its hunting and mech building. Daemon X Machina certainly zooms past the “Good” rating for a game, but to push it into “Great” does require some personal taste assessments on the part of the end user. For all my gripes though, hunting a giant drill mech with my friends or going 2v4 against a mercenary squad is, well… nice.

• PS4
• 8.1 / 10
• Malaisie

Like a fine wine, Catherine Full Body aged pretty well. The story of adult relationships is still relevant. The puzzle sections are as great as it was before with cool new additions to get veterans to dip again. Catherine Full Body is an acquired taste, but it tastes even better now.

• PS4
• 7.1 / 10
• Malaisie

So, if you were intrigued by F1 from watching Netflix’s F1 docudrama, maybe this can be a good racing game to fully invest yourself into the sports. F1 2019 is the definition of a great racing series with a development team that aims to make better in the future.

• PS4
• 6.8 / 10
• Malaisie

If you’re a huge Warhammer fan and need a nice casual game to jump into to kill some time, I highly recommend this game. It’s a great stepping stone into a world that knows only war. The sheer melodrama of fighting a plague demon called a Great Unclean One cannot be understated, and that’s certainly to the game’s benefit. From a casual standpoint, I’d hold off on the game. The market isn’t exactly starving for Fantasy ARPGs, especially with Path of Exile being free and Diablo 3 being old enough to probably snag at a good price. That being said if you do own the game, it’s an incredibly good time, especially with couch co-op. It has just enough quality of life going for it that I’d recommend giving it a go, if only to encourage more games to follow suit.