2016Top reviews
Game reviews published in 2016.
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Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak review – a galaxy’s worth of sand
game review11 February 2016
Real-time strategy games, as a genre, are dying. That’s why every new RTS premiere I see is a reason to celebrate. All the more so if the game belongs to one of my favorite series.
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak review – a galaxy’s worth of sand
American Truck Simulator review - This is the best simulator ever
game review29 January 2016
We waited for so long for American Truck Simulator and it's heading to stores as we speak. This game shows how a proper truck sim should look like. ETS 2 can finally rest in peace.
American Truck Simulator review - This is the best simulator ever
Cossacks 3 review – a sad return to the past
game review21 September 2016
The Cossacks are back, marking their return with the sound of pipes and the roar of cannons. Unfortunately, the third game in the series that is especially popular in Europe comes with the same advantages and disadvantages as it did 16 years ago.
Cossacks 3 review – a sad return to the past
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Review – The best PS4 exclusive on the market
game review05 May 2016
After several years of living in peace, Nathan Drake is back to embark on his last grand adventure. Is A Thief's End as good a conclusion as we hoped it would be?
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Review – The best PS4 exclusive on the market
Stellaris Review – Paradox conquers outer space
game review14 May 2016
The long-awaited Stellaris has taken over the universe… and Steam. Devs from Paradox have created an amazing space 4X game. And despite some shortcomings, it’s hard not to get hooked on it.
Stellaris Review – Paradox conquers outer space
Total War: Warhammer review – Old World in new garments
game review31 May 2016
Warhammer + Total War is among the most basic mathematical equations – come to think about it, it’s actually surprising that it took that long for Creative Assembly to finally make this game. Today we know that it was totally worth the wait.
Total War: Warhammer review – Old World in new garments
Ashes of the Singularity Review – strategy, tactics, and bipolar AI
game review19 April 2016
Ashes of the Singularity certainly delivers on what it promised: colossal engagements with thousands of units. The question is whether it’s enough to call it a truly unique RTS.
Ashes of the Singularity Review – strategy, tactics, and bipolar AI
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI review – one turn short of perfection
game review02 November 2016
Does Civilization VI offer more at launch than Civ V did? Definitely. This doesn’t mean, though, that the developers managed to top Civilization V with all of its expansions – they almost did; except “almost” makes all the difference in this case.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI review – one turn short of perfection
Obduction review – beautiful, difficult, captivating
game review02 September 2016
A first-person adventure game that’s neither survival nor horror? Obduction draws from the classics of the genre as a spiritual successor to the Myst series.
Obduction review – beautiful, difficult, captivating
Worms WMD review – Going back to Armageddon
game review24 August 2016
Worms WMD is a perfect mix of the old and the new, especially since this game is closest to bringing back the experience of the best installments in the series while introducing some new stuff at the same time.
Worms WMD review – Going back to Armageddon
The Witness review – the Darks Souls of puzzle games
game review03 February 2016
Colorful graphics, couple of hundred of riddles, narration through environment, and, at times, extremely high level of difficulty is the Braid's author's recipe for the perfect logic game. But such a meal my not be digestible for every player.
The Witness review – the Darks Souls of puzzle games
Quantum Break Review – a captivating time-travelling story
game review05 April 2016
Quantum Break brings back the faith in complex stories told in video games. If you’re fed up with sandboxes and multiplayers, Remedy’s new game is just the thing for you.
Quantum Break Review – a captivating time-travelling story
Planet Coaster review – perfect sandbox, imperfect strategy
game review30 November 2016
Planet Coaster is a great come-back of roller coaster tycoons. The game gives the fans everything they expected, and though the economy system could be more demanding, the production as a whole is an outstanding sandbox.
Planet Coaster review – perfect sandbox, imperfect strategy
Bohemian Killing Review – great idea with poor delivery
game review26 July 2016
We’ve looked into the case of Alfred Ethon, the main actor of the legal drama by Polish developer, The Moonwalls. Does Phoenix Wright have anything to be afraid of?
Bohemian Killing Review – great idea with poor delivery
Samorost 3 Review: A fairy-tale journey through images and sounds
game review06 April 2016
The Czechs at Amanita Design have invited us on a journey through fantastical worlds. This fascinating experience will be a source of delight to those who value aesthetics and attention to detail above all else.
Samorost 3 Review: A fairy-tale journey through images and sounds
The Descendant Review – new interactive movie makes a ponderous take-off
game review31 March 2016
In life, you can either make your own rules, or blindly follow the beaten track. Swedish Game Corps studio seems to have taken the latter route, and so far this decision has only backfired.
The Descendant Review – new interactive movie makes a ponderous take-off
This is the Police review – game about police we've all been waiting for
game review27 July 2016
Do you think that being the chief of police is a simple and relaxing job? If so, This is the Police will quickly change your mind, and it will do so in style.
This is the Police review – game about police we've all been waiting for
Deponia Doomsday Review – What a wonderful apocalypse
game review01 March 2016
Deponia – a beloved series of adventure games that came back quite unexpectedly. In our review of the fourth installment entitled Doomsday we answer the question whether Rufus & Co's return is as good as previous games.
Deponia Doomsday Review – What a wonderful apocalypse
The Solus Project Review – a flawed space odyssey
game review22 June 2016
We review The Solus Project, an independent space adventure game aspiring to be a survival sandbox. Does the story taking place on planet Gliese-6143-C have a chance to conquer the universe?
The Solus Project Review – a flawed space odyssey
Pillars of Eternity: The White March Part II review – The final chapter of the classic RPG adventure
game review16 February 2016
The time has come for the second - and final - expansion for Pillars of Eternity. Once again we visit the White March, and we get to pick up some plotlines that we already know from the first part.
Pillars of Eternity: The White March Part II review – The final chapter of the classic RPG adventure
The Flame in the Flood Review – Unsatisfying survival game from the creators of BioShock
game review24 February 2016
The Flame in the Flood is yet another survival game, similar to hundreds of others out there. Nice audiovisuals and an intuitive crafting system are not enough to completely forget about its repetitivness and lack of variety.
The Flame in the Flood Review – Unsatisfying survival game from the creators of BioShock
Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear Review – The Return of the Aged King
game review15 April 2016
After more than a dozen years of waiting, we are given one more relevant chapter in the history of Bhaalspawn and Baldur’s Gate. Relevant, because Siege of Dragonspear turns out to be perfectly worthy of representing the iconic brand.
Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear Review – The Return of the Aged King
Inside Review – enthralled by the creators of Limbo
game review07 July 2016
For the last couple of years Playdead have been working hard on a new title, a follow up to the success of Limbo. Inside is the outcome. This is a gloomy journey of a little kid into the world of unethical human experiments.
Inside Review – enthralled by the creators of Limbo
Superhot Review - Tron, Matrix and Tarantino-like slaughter
game review26 February 2016
No great graphics, no epic story, and no symphonical music – Polish shooter Superhot has been rousing emotion all over the gaming world for two years. Has the final build managed to meet the expectations?
Superhot Review - Tron, Matrix and Tarantino-like slaughter
The Final Station review – next stop: post-apocalypse
game review02 September 2016
From the very first trailer The Final Station looked like a lovechild of This War of Mine and the “old but gold” Transarctica. Sounds wonderful, but is it really?
The Final Station review – next stop: post-apocalypse
XCOM 2 review – UFO 2: Enemy Well-known
game review05 February 2016
The tactical strategy series that says no to aliens makes a comeback once again. After the success of Enemy Unknown and Enemy Within the bar has been set high for XCOM 2, yet it emerges mostly victorious from its battle with gamer expectations.
XCOM 2 review – UFO 2: Enemy Well-known
Tom Clancy’s The Division Review: It’s decent, but where do we go from here?
game review22 March 2016
Tom Clancy's The Division was supposed to be a terrific game aiming to attract a new kind of players to Ubisoft. Ultimately, we got a mix of ideas that don’t always add up, and you can really feel that the game is missing something.
Tom Clancy’s The Division Review: It’s decent, but where do we go from here?
Grim Dawn Review – worthy heir to Titan Quest
game review02 March 2016
The creators of the magnificent Titan Quest certainly didn’t rush their next project, but after years of hard work, we have finally got it. Grim Down is a surprisingly good hack’n’slash, and a solid base for further growth.
Grim Dawn Review – worthy heir to Titan Quest
The Technomancer Review – Spiders studio gather momentum
game review28 June 2016
Spiders studio are pretty experienced with RPGs, but they aren’t really adept at them... Or at least that was the case until now – The Technomancer seems to indicate that soon, practice will make the creators of Mars: War Logs and Bound by Flame perfect.
The Technomancer Review – Spiders studio gather momentum
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review – lesser sibling of Human Revolution
game review23 August 2016
Developing a sequel that surpasses the original is always a challenge. In case of Mankind Divided, the goal was partly achieved. While the gameplay hits all the right notes, the plot leaves something to be desired.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review – lesser sibling of Human Revolution