dryerlaw

I didn't like Siege but loving this. Wide variety of missions, maps, enemies, and operators. I dislike stealth games but somehow the semi-stealth gameplay hooked me. Progression feels satisfying too.

My second Halo since Combat Evolved. The open-world is nice, although it presents limited variety of activities. Combat is satsfying. Campaign's pretty decent too.

It's an OK-game. But RPG elements & character progression are relatively limited, and story (albeit good) is very linear.

Satisfying parkour, decent RPG elements, expectedly deep story. I prefer DL1's favela-like environment vs. DL2's high-rise buildings, but still feels great nonetheless. Finished the game in 44hrs.

Full bot / AI support for all game modes with progression recorded. Wow that's rare these days. I've been supporting the game with Season Passes & Expansion buys for that reason.

Graphics looked like it released in 2012. Gameplay's OK; story isn't as engaging as Wasteland 2. But the biggest issue is the uninspiring visual style & dated textures.

It lacks meaningful plot or variety of game modes, but the fluid & satisfying combat more than makes up for it.

A truly innovative city-building concept, with new factors to consider such as city lift power & tilt (given that your city is in the skies). Having fun so far, though I wished the developer has more funds for better graphics details & scenarios.

The "recruit anyone" system is innovative, but there's very limited character progression. At the end of the day, it's an OK game. But I still prefer Watch Dogs 2.

Major improvement from Odyssey. While combat is only slightly improved, the questing & gear progression feel more satisfying now.

Thought it would've been a predatory cash-grab. But there's so much content even if you don't want to spend a dime.

Love the single player AI/bots/companion support. Every hero you level & gear up can serve as bots/companions in any missions. So there's incentive to level up & customize everyone even if you favor one hero over the others. Perfect game for somebody that doesn't play multiplayer but loves bot co-op.

Shooting mechanics are OK. Character personalities have potential. But there's so little content right now; might need to wait for another 4-6 months.

I actually prefer this over Dark Souls. Hope the developers get enough money to develop higher budget games.

Great world-building. Great RPG elements & dialogues. And most importantly, powerful consequences to your actions!

More fluid combat than For Honor. More realistic graphics than Kingdom Under Fire. Flashier effects than Mount & Blade.

A masterpiece in story-telling and combat mechanics. I haven't played a game like this for years.

This is basically The Division in the jungle, which I really loved. Amazing game. Buy if you're looking for an action RPG.

Very satisfying shooter. Great bot support. Smooth gameplay, loading time, and framerate too. Love the banter between team members.

So much fun with bots in both multiplayer & zombie mode. The AI is intelligent and provides countless hours of fun. Here's hoping all future CoDs retain their bots. Battlefield can go to hell.

Amazing graphics even by 2020 standards, but very smooth framerates. Great RPG elements. Satisfying shooting experience.

Weapons from each manufacturer are more unique now. The game is still fun but marred by technical challenges - stutters everywhere, netcode is weak, and low FPS even in high-end machines. Forums are abuzz with players facing severe stutters.

Fast loading, high & stable FPS, very believable dialogues, gripping story. Combat is OK but not amazing, but the world-building is amazing.

Very satisfying gunplay & immersive world. But stutters so badly even in high-end computer.

Gameplay is actually OK, but marred by severe lack of variety in enemies, area design, or loot. There's not even a merchant. At least combat felt good. I'd get it for $30, but not for its full price.

I just love this game. I've spent more time playing it than anything else in 2019. The combat is extremely smooth, fluid, and impactful. Each weapon plays very differently. I loved MH:W and played about 80hrs of it, but I've spent almost twice that in Dauntless.

Bought it for sexualized characters of course, but the underage female characters are just super cringeworthy it should be removed! But other than that the action is smooth & sublime; even more so than Tekken 7.

Very immersive & well-narrated story. Very well-crafted world that leaves you wanting for much more when the game has finished. I can imagine playing 2-3 sequels or prequels of Sekiro. The only negative for me is that it's way too difficult. Heard an easy mode is coming, so that should fix it for many potential players.

Really trying to like this game but it's not for me. The battles are unsatisfying - mindless enemies, each encounter is very instanced & limited, and every character seems like they have the same personality.

A very good game. Comparison to Overwatch is unavoidable, but I slightly prefer this. --- The good: (+) Very satisfying combat mechanics (+) Champions' abilities customizable thru personal 'loadouts', adding tactical depth & replayability even under the same champion (+) Great A.I bots to play with! (+) Every champion can contribute (and even when you ****). I've played with 9 so far and each one felt strong in their own way (+) Smaller maps = quicker action (+) Great netcode. Rarely lagging so far --- The bad: (-) Smaller maps = slightly lacking tactical depth (-) Needs at least 2-3 more maps to avoid repetition (-) Champions lacking personality. Just cosmetics, but just don't expect DotA/ LoL/ Overwatch-level character personality here

Latecomer here. There is so much content in this game, it's staggering. Literally thousands of skills permutations to try out with the gems system. And so many world events to maximize replayability. Diablo 3 RoS felt unfinished compared to this.

Quite a nice game. Different weapons give you different skills, so it's rarely boring. The story is simplistic, and is definitely not the main attraction, but the combat & skill/weapons/ultimate customization more than makes up for it.

Started playing after Tamriel Unlimited launch. Liking the game very much. Combat feels satisfying with the new 'feel every blow' feature, and thieving feels good.

Plenty of choices & decisions to make in almost everything; and they actually matter in the game. I am pleasantly surprised by this game. The plot is very thick, and twists are aplenty. The characters have personality. Overall, the writing could easily surpass many A++ RPG titles out there. Sure, the combat is a bit clunky, the graphics are simplistic, but Dragonfall succeeds in what matters most in RPGs.

Not a bad game. Fun character dialogues and at least there is a story to be told. Character progression is quite complex. Battles are a bit repetitive, but still there is tactical depth to some degree. Good RPG to pass the time.

Not too many new features from the previous games. The additional features are minor and mostly unnecessary (the hexagonal tiles end up unmeaningful). Most of the old features are simplified; maybe oversimplified. And the game takes so much memory; around 1GB-1.5GB; textures never load completely after a load.

PROS: ()Good story and voice-acting; the game still retains its personality like the previous games, () Great and realistic graphics, although the design could've been more inspiring, () Fun action. CONS: It's the small things that ruin this game. () Shootdodge is practically useless as your mouse sensitivity changes drastically making you unable to aim; Shootdodge stops once you hit a wall, and there are rarely instances where you're fully out in the open without obstacles; you are also very prone after Shootdodge, still with strange sensitivity, making you much easier to be shot. () Occasional stutter, especially in the cutscenes, () Mouse sensitivity sometimes change drastically without a reason, () Game switches your weapon to sidearms every time a cutscene ends, while you are mostly put in an open gunfight directly after cutscenes; this made the action sometimes frustrating, () Can be too hard for a lot of people, even in Easy difficulty, () Many features of the game are useless; sprint only adds to your runspeed 5-10%, rolling is not too useful, many rifles to choose from but they don't feel different, () The game lacks any too satisfying moments like memorable boss fights or creative ways to kill enemies.

A considerable improvement over Ego Draconis. The game has one of the best written dialogues even compared to more famed RPGs out there. The story itself isn't bad, although it could use a bit better delivery. The graphics isn't great, with dated textures and uninspiring design. Special effects animations are also scarce and unimpressive. The performance is significantly improved over Ego Draconis, but the highest graphics settings still require a high-end computer. Combat could've been smoother and slower; often everything's happening too fast and unsatisfying. Side-quests are various and non-monotonic, although more focus would be great. Loot and crafting (gems, enchantments, alchemy) are diverse and well-randomized, but don't expect something as satisfying as Diablo II or Dragon Age. Overall the game is still entertaining, but it lacks the sense of satisfaction that keeps players addicted.

After the first patch, combat is considerably better and less clunky. The game itself is much more focused than the previous Risen and Gothic series. It's open for newcomers but at the same time still reward extensive exploration for hardcore fans of the series. Quests are simple but not too monotonic. Skill and leveling system is improved from the previous game, but crafting is less useful now as buying the merchandise seem to be cheaper. Graphics is slightly above average; island atmosphere is deeply felt with lush foliage and superb lighting, but texture is not sharp at all. The game could use better voice acting and story presentation in order to increase immersion, but the pirate-natives-authority intricacies are well delivered. Overall a slight improvement above the previous games, albeit not a masterpiece.

Highly underrated. This game has an epic scale in terms of lore, story, world, character, etc. Superb graphics and vibrant environments, gripping story. It has all that is need in order to go head to head with the best RPGs the world has to offer right now, and rightly so because medieval fantasy RPG seem to be on the decline right now. The economy, shops, crafting, stats, and skills are broad and complex. Myriads of side-quests. In essence, very high game value. The battle system might be a bit too slow and non-tactical for today's standards is the only complain I have.

Technically superb; great SFX, sound-acting, music, excellent graphics and lighting, gripping facial expressions and immersive world. The characters are very convincing and have personalities. The world and characters respond to your game progression when you bump into them in the cities, providing a great role-playing atmosphere. Many mini-games to keep players occupied; although most of them are generic and not highly inspiring, they're a welcome addition to the hybrid game. Action and gameplay-wise, though, the game isn't too revolutionary. It isn't bad by all means, but it doesn't have a highly satisfying moment throughout the story. Still, it is a great fun amidst all the generic shooters nowadays. As of 2012, most of the bugs and technical issues have been fixed.

Let's get this straight. Some features that improve simplicity in the newer generation games are necessary and they are a very welcome improvement over the past. I know we want to be nostalgic, but gaming has improved so much over the years. This game is therefore rendered outdated.

PROS: (+) Fluid and intense combat. (+) Plethora of skills and combat styles to choose from. (+) Great voice-acting. (+) Myriad of loots and rich trading system. (+) Many not-bad side-quests and crafting skills to keep players busy for hours. (+) Rich lore to marvel at. CONS: (-) Side-quests get rather boring after a while due to not having too many variations. (-) Graphics engine outdated by two years or three. (-) Characters lack personality to provide full immersion. OVERALL: Kingdom of Amalur the Reckoning isn't trying to be an epic groundbreaking RPG, but it certainly is successful in packaging all the positive elements **** RPG in a simple game.

The good: => Character is highly customizable. There are even 7 voices to choose from. Somehow SR3 made me wish that GTA would have the same degree of customizability to the main character. => Funny ass and out-of-this-world main storyline missions. => Lots of satisfying weapons to choose from, some are crazy as hell. => NPCs have memorable characters, dialogues, and traits. => Great music The Bads => Side-missions and mini-missions get tedious after some time, as several different types of the missions give similar objectives (i.e. destroy things with weapons & create mayhem with vehicles) => Action and shootings don't feel too great and there's not much variation in the enemies faced. Gets rather boring towards the end. => No racing. => Graphics look rather outdated.

The Good: - Some of the best and atmospheric musics out of any video games ever - Beautiful arts and graphics - Narrator-system increases immersion; or sometimes just cracks you up - Myriad of choices of weapons, secret skills, playing-styles, buildings to build, to make sure you're never bored - Original world and lore - One of the most memorable ending in an RPG The Bad - Takes quite a while to feel like a great game. The opening and initial hours felt mediocre - Even though art is beautiful, special effects that are too simplistic might shy some gamers away - Combat system a bit boring

Pros: - Great battle system - A wide array of weapons, items, and armors to choose from; an improvement from The Witcher 1 - Great narration of the story - Powerful voice-acting and dialogues - Overall very deep immersion - Diverse and serious quests Cons - A bit too short. Add 10 more hours to this and it'll probably become one of the best RPG ever - Initial chapters were a bit too difficult