Hardcore Gamer

• PC
• 4.5 / 5
• États-Unis

• PC
• 3 / 5
• États-Unis

• PC
• 4 / 5
• États-Unis

• PC
• 4.5 / 5
• États-Unis

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is the champion of the RTS genre we deserve. The title itself may be twenty years old, but that hasn’t stopped this edition from being the best on the market. With aesthetics being painstakingly remastered and restored for modern systems, Age of Empires II has never looked or sounded better. Brand new, never-before-seen content is introduced to make the title more than just a remaster of an old game. New campaigns, new civilization and new modes make this a brand new experience for all kinds of fans. New quality of life updates are a game changer for all modes and even necessary to make the most of the gameplay experience. Enhanced queues, AI and gameplay tactics help players make the most of their play time without it dampening the overall experience. If anything, the quality of life updates should be the title’s main selling point above everything else. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is more than just a fresh coat of paint on an old title, it’s a complete overhaul of its original to create something new. And while it is still plagued by online issues, most of them have been resolved with updates and continued support by the development team. Whether you’re a new fan looking to get into the series, or a veteran player wanting to revisit a classic title, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is a must-play for any RTS fan.

• SWITCH
• 4 / 5
• États-Unis

EarthNight has limited scope, but does what it does very well. Its fast-paced platforming meshes in nicely with a soundtrack that doesn’t stop delivering satisfying music. It has some of the best gameplay/soundtrack integration out there and is a must for anyone who loves endless runners. It’s challenging and unlike a lot of runners, tests your platforming skills early and often with a blend of perilous jumps and tricky enemy placement. It looks gorgeous with a painted art style that works well still and in motion. Anyone who enjoys a challenging runner will want to give EarthNight a try ASAP.

• PC
• 2.5 / 5
• États-Unis

• PS4
• 3.5 / 5
• États-Unis

• SWITCH
• 3.5 / 5
• États-Unis

• SWITCH
• 4 / 5
• États-Unis

Black Future ’88 is almost a quintessential throwback to ’80s arcade games, with rock-solid gameplay taken straight from the era and mixed in with several interesting and unique gameplay twists. You may only get eighteen minutes at a time to take everything in, but what you’ll be hit with is a heavy dose of fast-paced action, a killer soundtrack, and and a ton of weapons and gameplay features to work with that reward you for experimenting and exploring every bit of Skymelt. You may be trapped in the ’80s here, but at least you’re trapped alongside some of the best parts of it. Well, at least when it comes to video games. We can’t help if you get permanently trapped alongside Kajagoogoo or something similar, after all.

• STADIA
• 3.5 / 5
• États-Unis

• PS4
• 4 / 5
• États-Unis

• PS4
• 2.5 / 5
• États-Unis

• SWITCH
• 4 / 5
• États-Unis

• SWITCH
• 4.5 / 5
• États-Unis

• SWITCH
• 4 / 5
• États-Unis

• SWITCH
• 3.5 / 5
• États-Unis

• PS4
• 4 / 5
• États-Unis

Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King is a prime example of how a retro game collection should be assembled. The included games are both great games from the 16-bit era. There’s more variety in the different versions of Aladdin than there are with The Lion King, but people who grew up with The Lion King are probably going to the play Console N or Console S based on what system they had growing up. Ultimately in these collections the quality of the games is what is most important, but the extras can go a long way in adding value to decades-old games which this package is generous with.

• PS4
• 2 / 5
• États-Unis