Gamer Matters

• PC
• 9.1 / 10
• Malaisie

Hitman 3 is IO Interactive at their best. Smart level design paired with refined gameplay mechanics makes it an amazing final entry to the World Of Assassination trilogy. It has some of the weirdest flaws and shortcomings for a single-player video game. But that’s because you don’t see games like Hitman a lot. It’s truly in its own league- a sandbox assassination sim designed to be replayable. This time with a stronger story hook and the best levels ever created for the trilogy. Or even the whole series. Hitman 3 should make you very excited for IO’s next project, a James Bond game.

• PS4
• 7.4 / 10
• Malaisie

Override 2: Super Mech League has made significant improvements to the original, but it's still lacking in many departments to be an easy recommend. If you can brush off its flaws, Override 2 is scrappy fun, especially with friends. Who doesn't dig giant robots engaging in fisticuffs? With a giant robot-sized frying pan?

• PC
• MAC
• 7.8 / 10
• Malaisie

As Far As The Eye blends a unique set of mechanics, and a layer of gorgeous presentation, to make a fresh take of a rougelike. It’s not for everyone, but for the strategists out there who are up for a challenge, you need to check this one out.

• 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
• 7.9 / 10
• Malaisie

Corruption 2029 feels more like a tech showcase of what this team can do compared to their previous game. Which is fine, consider the scale of the game and how little promotion it had prior to launch. While it has its shortcomings, Corruption 2029 is one fine strategy tactics game that will challenge the most hardcore of players to rethink their go-to game plan. If you are such a person, Corruption 2029 deserves your attention.

• 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.