Tag: review
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Environments / Graphics – 9 It is appropriate to start with graphic fidelity when talking about Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. This game’s visual presentation is absolutely astounding, especially when you consider it was independently made by a small team at Ninja Theory. They were one of the studios that pioneered the idea of AAA indie games,…
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Environments / Graphics – 7.5 The art style in Lake may not be for everybody, but I find it charming. The slight touch of cel shading with the understated color palette is an aesthetic that I appreciate. The small Oregon town is homey, not particularly large but still fun to explore in your mail truck.…
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Environments / Graphics – 9 This is such a pretty game. I don’t think it can be overstated. It legitimately feels like you are playing through a Pixar movie when you enter this world. I found that even towards the end of the game, I was still marveling at the visual displays around every corner.…
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Environments / Graphics – 8.5 Lost in Random features a very distinct art style. The claymation look can’t help but bring Tim Burton to my mind, and those vibes are present in a big way. There is a darkness at the core of this experience, but a layer of cuteness lays over the whole thing…
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Environments / Graphics – 9 This game is so stylish. The anime aesthetic permeates throughout, and it carries a swagger in every facet of its visual design. From the character designs to the in-game UI, there is a cohesive vision that ties the whole experience together. The Phantom Thieves are a group of kids who…
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Environments / Graphics – 9.5 This is a truly gorgeous game, somewhat ironically for such grim and dark subject matter. However, I believe that only serves to highlight the beauty inherent in this world when you are afforded the opportunity to take it in. The character models and animation is an achievement that really pushed…
