This week at Game Space, we took a look at several cool multiplatform games including Elder Scrolls Legends, Dead by Daylight, and Serious Sam. Sprinkle in a bit of news about Geek Chic and an interview with the Darkest Dungeon team and you've got a great week from GameSpace.com for June 25th!
REVIEWS
Elder Scrolls Legends: The Fall of the Dark Brotherhood - Verdict 9.0
Bethesda has greatly expanded on the story mode versus the original Legends story. You have a map and choices or where to go next, not feeling as linear as before. There are matches where you can chose how to play it. Want to kill the assassin to take his job? Everyone deals double damage that match. Opt to talk to him instead, everyone deals half damage. Decide to go undercover to a Ball, time to use someone else’s deck. The story is the selling point of the Brotherhood expansion.. It’s on you the player to help decide the Brotherhood’s fate. Save them or help destroy them. The new cards introduced liven up the game and add more choices to it.
AereA isn’t a bad game it’s just not an “anything new” game. The cartoony graphics and artwork are well done and highly detailed in some areas, especially the backdrops and the soundtrack is superb, it just feels like too much “been there, done that”.
Dead By Daylight - Verdict 8.5
If you love co-op or horror or both, I highly recommend checking out Dead by Daylight. It offers a refreshing take on so many different game mechanics. This title really does bring something unique to the table. Aside from a couple of minor issues the console release really live up to the legacy that Dead by Daylight has already fostered since its initial release. If you’re in the market for a great co-op gaming experience in a unique setting this game will deliver.
OTHER ARTICLES OF INTEREST
You Should Be Playing: Shantae - Half-Elf Genie Hero
For $20, there are a million great games to play, and tons of them are already on the Switch. But for my 2 cents, I’d suggest you drop that Andrew Jackson paper on Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. If you like classic platformers with modern polish and sensibilities, you will not be disappointed. It’s worth noting that it comes with all the DLC as well, including the recently announced Pirate Queen’s Quest.
Exclusive Interview: Red Hook & Darkest Dungeon: The Crimson Court
What better way to contradict the court than to bring in a fanatical new character called the Flagellant? This anti-hero is at his core insane and driven. Tyler explained that the character had always been on the roster, but they did not think he would be as appealing at the launch of the game. He is also very tricky to play, as he is at his best when near death or insanity. Also, the whole self-mutilation bloody theme may be a bit much. However, the team loves the class and it is a real treat for veteran players who are a bit more skilled. He does show up on the estate around week 5 so you don’t have to go through any wild unlocks.
One Hour With Serious Sam's Bogus Detour
The controls feel tight and responsive. I personally preferred keyboard and mouse over the controller, but that could just be me. Ever though it is a retro style top down shooter, it still felt very much like a Serious Sam game. Blasting baddies left and right as I looked for more loot and key cards felt fun and satisfying. Multiplayer worked well and was a nice change of pace from doing things alone or just to scratch that itch and blasting away other people. I could see hours of entertainment gained from this game, more so if you’re a person who likes to edit levels for single player and or multiplayer. If you a fan of the Serious Sam universe or a fan of twin stick shooters, give it a try.
Vampyr E3 Preview - It Sucks Having an Insatiable Lust for Blood
During the demo presentation at E3, we were shown an example of a man and his mother. The man was a drunk murderer who bullied his mom despite the fact that she supported him and his habits. So who’s the real evil? Well, our demonstrator decided that a little old lady looked more delicious than a young sociopath and gobbled her up as a sacrifice. Afterwards the area permanently changed. Everything seemed darker and the home where the woman and her son lived was ransacked. Inside we found her son crying and repentant for all the pain and strife he’d caused her throughout her life.
