LSav00
More straightforward and 'simple' compared to the other games in Fates' overarching trilogy, and also the easiest by far given it was made to appeal more to newcomers, but still fine in its own right. The gameplay is very much among the best of the franchise as a whole. You can't really go wrong with this game, even if it's not the most exciting thing in the world.
Painful. Brutally painful. A game that will properly test your mettle. The gameplay itself is utterly glorious, endlessly customisable and keeping you on your toes in the midst of combat, alongside one of the best soundtracks in any video game ever made.
The story is absolutely bonkers, and pretty naff, but the rest of this game is so good that it doesn't do much to bring the overall experience down. By far the best slice of the Fates trilogy.
The story is absolutely bonkers, and pretty naff, but the rest of this game is so good that it doesn't do much to bring the overall experience down. By far the best slice of the Fates trilogy.
2003
When I was young, I was pretty fond of this game. Got it as part of a childhood classic, the '3 for £5' and such at Game, back when they actually sold decent stuff and had good prices.
It's vibrant, it's got a cracking soundtrack, but the gameplay, especially on the PS2... Doesn't hold up very well. Of all the 3D Sonic games, this is one I don't see myself returning to.
It's vibrant, it's got a cracking soundtrack, but the gameplay, especially on the PS2... Doesn't hold up very well. Of all the 3D Sonic games, this is one I don't see myself returning to.
While the art style is spot-on and top notch, the lacking roster and awful performance hold it back from true greatness. Hard to recommend over the other Hyrule Warriors game.
2017
A story that takes itself far too seriously to the point of mockery. Three different gameplay styles mashed together with none of them particularly standing out as good. Embarrassingly short levels that can be glossed over and forgotten immediately.
The only reason it has a star at all is because the soundtrack is good. But that's like saying having food poisoning is good because your body is finally finished violently expelling its content from both ends - I'd rather just not experience it at all.
The only reason it has a star at all is because the soundtrack is good. But that's like saying having food poisoning is good because your body is finally finished violently expelling its content from both ends - I'd rather just not experience it at all.
Just as charming and well-crafted as its predecessors, but certain parts feel like they overstay their welcome. Like a car journey that starts off all chatty and laughs, but eventually everyone's all stiff, tired, and needing the toilet - with about a kilometre of driving left to go.
A nicely-presented package filled with plenty of games (51, in fact!) that is perfect for both spending a quiet afternoon in by yourself, or having a laugh with friends. Some of the games aren't QUITE as good as the others, but still plenty here that's worth a look.