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Batman Enemy Within (PS5) – Completed Review

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I am not going to show any gameplay in this video obviously for spoilers but it is good to get back to playing a Tell-Tale game again. Obviously the sad demise of Tell-Tale is well known and the rebirth via LCG Entertainment is good news with The Wolf Among Us Season 2 being the first announcement.

There have always been issues with these games because of the old TellTale game engine always resulting in bugs or crashes but thankfully Batman Enemy Within plays perfectly fine with no issues or crashes. I understand future games will use the Unreal engine.

Batman Enemy Within has an enjoyable story in which you interact with many of the famous Gotham villains and a story arc through the episodes sees your relationship with John Doe/Joker develop into a great ending sequence.

It is this deep story that makes this game a joy to play and if like me you love the Batman universe you will have a great time.

Hopefully another season will be in the works soon.

Batman Enemy Within (PS5) – Completed Review

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I am not going to show any gameplay in this video obviously for spoilers but it is good to get back to playing a Tell-Tale game again. Obviously the sad demise of Tell-Tale is well known and the rebirth via LCG Entertainment is good news with The Wolf Among Us Season 2 being the first announcement.

There have always been issues with these games because of the old TellTale game engine always resulting in bugs or crashes but thankfully Batman Enemy Within plays perfectly fine with no issues or crashes. I understand future games will use the Unreal engine.

Batman Enemy Within has an enjoyable story in which you interact with many of the famous Gotham villains and a story arc through the episodes sees your relationship with John Doe/Joker develop into a great ending sequence.

It is this deep story that makes this game a joy to play and if like me you love the Batman universe you will have a great time.

Hopefully another season will be in the works soon.

Yakuza Like a Dragon (PS5) – Completed Review

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I have not played any of the previous Yakuza games, so why was I interested in this game?

Because I enjoy turn-based RPGs, proper turn-based not like the Final Fantasy 7 Remake classic mode!

Yakuza Like a Dragon ticks all the right boxes for a great RPG, first it has an enjoyable cast of characters from Ichiban your main protaganist to Nanba a homeless guy who has a complex backstory. I played with the English voice-acting and it is very good.

Each character can be assigned a job which will give them a wide array of skills, these jobs can be changed when you want but it is probably best to stick with one through the game so you can level up the job rank. Each rank upgrade will reward you with better stats and may unlock new skills.

Most important on the RPG checklist is the story because this is what will keep you interested to carry on playing, Like a Dragon's story will throw a few surprises and is inter-linked with a wide-array of characters from Family Patriarchs to leaders of various factions. 

There are also many sidequests which will see you helping the residents of Ijincho with their problems and you will also be introduced to some of the mini-games from Can-Collecting to Dragon Kart.

Whilst walking around Ijincho, Sotenbori or Kamurocho you have many distractions from Shops, Restaurants, Casino's to Arcades which give you the oppurtunity to enjoy some classic Sega Games including Space Harrier, Out Run & many more. There is also a workshop which will allow you to upgrade certain weapons but be warn getting the materials for later upgrades will require you to grind either Dungeons or the Battle Arena.

My only gripe was the RNG involved in getting the Honk-Honk characters to appear on the map, after a few hours of trying I gave up to enjoy finishing the story.

Overall it is a great RPG to enjoy with an engaing story and loveable cast of characters, I am hoping the developers stick with the turn-based combat for the next Yakuza game & bring back Ichiban and his gang.

Undertale (PS5) – Completed Review

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Long ago, two races ruled over earth; Humans & Monsters. One day, war broke out between the two races. After a long battle the humans were victorious. They sealed the monsters underground with a magic spell. Many years had passed and Legends say that those who climb the mountain never return. Now starts your adventure in Undertale! 

An indie role-playing game with a 2D art style and top-down camera. It also has an old school soundtrack with some great tunes, definetly add the album to your spotify playlist and enjoy the 100 tracks. The humour is very funny in this game and you will enjoy many laugh-out-loud moments.

When in combat you have either the option to attack or talk to the enemies. When selecting attack you will need to ensure the attack line is pressed on the center of the bar to maximise damage. When the enemies attack, you will need to move your heart around the screen to avoid getting damage, similar to an old-school shoot em up like Gradius or Space Invaders. If you select Act you will be able to talk to the enemy and depending on your choices they may decide to either attack you or not, whilst talking sometimes you will get an option to spare their life.

The game has many surprises that I do not wish to spoil but some of the boss battles are very memorable & you will not have played anything like it before, if you are looking for something a bit different in the RPG genre then Undertale should be at the top of your list. Go enjoy this classic!

When the past was around (PS5) – Completed Review

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When the past was around is a beautiful indie point and click game about dealing with the loss of a loved one. 

You play as Eda and the story is told through memories interlaced with puzzles, the game has a lovely hand-drawn art style and a violin tune that plays whilst you enjoy the story.

You move the cursor around to interact with objects or collect and place items. The puzzles are not too difficult but you will need to remember sequences and decode patterns. There is also some back-tracking through previous rooms to complete certain memories. If however you do get stuck you can press triangle which will show you objects you can interact with in each room.

This is a short game that can be completed in just over an hour but you may need to replay some chapters if you want to get all the trophies. When the past was around is a good game to enjoy that will make you remember the loved ones you have lost in your life.