Well Played

• PS4
• 5 / 10
• Australie

Spuds Unearthed ultimately feels like a weird paradox of a game that knows exactly what it is as well as having no idea on what it wants to be. In the end, it feels like a convoluted mess that could be more fun and engaging if they just cleaned up and simplified the design a bit. Lack of guidance and clumsy controls further bring down a concept that could look good on paper. However, even without these issues, there is a concern about the longevity of the title, particularly due to its choice to go asynchronous. I imagine the decision was made due to the limitation of the hardware but I would not expect many people talking about this game after a couple weeks let alone months to come, which would be concerning for a game with multiplayer. Finally, due to its complexity and weird mashup of genres, I’m not quite sure who to recommend this game too either (unless you are of course, a fan of classical potato war epics), but I’m going to have to insist that you pass on the fries this time.

• XONE
• 6.5 / 10
• Australie

• PS4
• 7 / 10
• Australie

You may only play Snakeybus on the odd occasion, but that’s kind of the point. It isn’t designed to be the next big esports title, it’s a game that you can chuck on, have fun with for an afternoon and then go about your day. Sure, it’s rough as shit at points and has some fairly controller-throwing inclusions (seriously aerial mode I will fight you), but Snakeybus is fun as hell in a flash-in-the-pan way, and that shouldn’t be seen as a bad thing at all.

• SWITCH
• 10 / 10
• Australie

• PS4
• 8 / 10
• Australie

• PS4
• 6.5 / 10
• Australie

• XONE
• 7 / 10
• Australie

• PS4
• 9 / 10
• Australie

• XONE
• 8.5 / 10
• Australie

• PS4
• 7.5 / 10
• Australie

• PS4
• 8 / 10
• Australie

• PS4
• 8.5 / 10
• Australie

• PC
• 9 / 10
• Australie

Despite only clocking in at around four hours, The Suicide of Rachel Foster is a game that had me hooked until the very end. Its narrative may centre around sensitive themes, but the quality in which its written and delivered elicits a genuine emotional response. It’s simply a must-play for fans of narrative-driven games.

• PS4
• 10 / 10
• Australie

• SWITCH
• 7 / 10
• Australie

It took me a while to make up my mind about Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl – Gold. The most confusing part was that I didn’t really know what kind of audience it was made for. The short and repetitive quest system leans toward a casual pick up and play market, but the complicated rewards system, gear management and attention to writing would be more expected in an RPG that requires more dedication. Overall I enjoyed my time with it and would recommend you check it out if it sounds like your thing. Plus, you can never have enough food puns!

• PC
• 8 / 10
• Australie

• XONE
• 7 / 10
• Australie

• PC
• PS4
• 6 / 10
• Australie