Paul Wozniak

Number of publications: 761

Part of the editorial team since 2019, he started as a news writer and now works mostly on video content. Currently, he is mainly interested in RPG, soulslike and metroidvania games, but he has also devoted a large part of his gaming life to multiplayer. In games, he mainly values complex character development mechanics and freedom of action, and tries to look at the covered titles from different perspectives. He has also been running his YouTube channel since 2023.

Painkiller review: An empty shell exploiting a legendary brand

Painkiller review: An empty shell exploiting a legendary brand

The new Painkiller tries to revive a classic with modern co-op action but ends up missing the mark. Despite solid shooting mechanics, its short campaign, weak AI, and uninspired design leave the experience feeling flat.

Painkiller review: An empty shell exploiting a legendary brand
007: First Light showcases a young James Bond and promises a hybrid of Hitman and Uncharted, but the balance between stealth and action still remains a mystery

007: First Light showcases a young James Bond and promises a hybrid of Hitman and Uncharted, but the balance between stealth and action still remains a mystery

Her Majesty's most famous agent is back, and the developers of 007: First Light are promising us a lot. At gamescom I had the opportunity to see the game in action, and while it raised my hopes, I have some doubts.

007: First Light showcases a young James Bond and promises a hybrid of Hitman and Uncharted, but the balance between stealth and action still remains a mystery
Cronos: The New Dawn review - great atmosphere that is rough around the edges

Cronos: The New Dawn review - great atmosphere that is rough around the edges

Although Cronos: The New Dawn doesn't revolutionize the genre, fans of survival horror games set in unique settings will be satisfied. A dense atmosphere, a mysterious plot, and a solid dose of anxiety define this new game from Bloober Team.

Cronos: The New Dawn review - great atmosphere that is rough around the edges
RPG not bold enough to be important: The Outer Worlds 2 fails to live up to expectations

RPG not bold enough to be important: The Outer Worlds 2 fails to live up to expectations

Going into the closed preview of The Outer Worlds 2 at gamescom, I was hoping for a game that would finally become a worthy competitor to Fallout. Unfortunately, the demo suggests to me that this is just a safe sequel.

RPG not bold enough to be important: The Outer Worlds 2 fails to live up to expectations
Dark Heresy has the potential to become the best Warhammer 40,000 game

Dark Heresy has the potential to become the best Warhammer 40,000 game

It seemed that another RPG from the Warhammer universe from the Owlcat studio would again be reserved for the most loyal fans of this world. However, everything indicates that the developers have taken a more accessible path and many fans of classic RPGs should be interested in Dark Heresy.

Dark Heresy has the potential to become the best Warhammer 40,000 game
After spending an hour with Crimson Desert, I don't know what it wants to be, but the current form has problems

After spending an hour with Crimson Desert, I don't know what it wants to be, but the current form has problems

Usually an hour-long playtest is not enough to be able to say something meaningful about a given title. Sometimes, however, you get a game where you know immediately that it has serious problems.

After spending an hour with Crimson Desert, I don't know what it wants to be, but the current form has problems
Titan Quest 2 Early Access is a marathon, not a sprint. Devs have a long and difficult journey ahead, but the game has strong foundations

Titan Quest 2 Early Access is a marathon, not a sprint. Devs have a long and difficult journey ahead, but the game has strong foundations

After spending several hours with Titan Quest 2, going through the entire available part of the campaign, I can say one thing: the developers have a long and difficult road ahead.

Titan Quest 2 Early Access is a marathon, not a sprint. Devs have a long and difficult journey ahead, but the game has strong foundations
I played Elden Ring spin-off: Nightreign focuses on builds, but everything can be shattered by repetitiveness

I played Elden Ring spin-off: Nightreign focuses on builds, but everything can be shattered by repetitiveness

The new Elden Ring is not a DLC, but a completely stand-alone game. I've already had a chance to play a few hours of Nightreign and I can tell you what the game actually is and my initial feelings about it.

I played Elden Ring spin-off: Nightreign focuses on builds, but everything can be shattered by repetitiveness
The Best Online Games for Talking With Friends

The Best Online Games for Talking With Friends

Looking for the most fun online games to play with friends while also having time to converse with them? Here's a list of great multi-player games that become even better if you're playing them with friends. We have something for pros and beginners!

The Best Online Games for Talking With Friends
Best Low-Spec Video Games 2021 - Video Games With Low System Requirements

Best Low-Spec Video Games 2021 - Video Games With Low System Requirements

We all love ray tracing and graphical bells and whistles, but sometimes, it's not really possible to launch ultra demanding video games on some laptops, or your aunt's low-end PC during holiday. So, here's a list of the best games with low requirements.

Best Low-Spec Video Games 2021 - Video Games With Low System Requirements
CS 2 is Currently Disappointing as Sequel to CSGO, But Future is Bright

CS 2 is Currently Disappointing as Sequel to CSGO, But Future is Bright

After all these years, we finally got it, and after months of announcements, Valve finally gave us something – CS2 is here as the official heir to CSGO. Is it worthy, though? It will be, but now, we can speak of a disappointment.

CS 2 is Currently Disappointing as Sequel to CSGO, But Future is Bright
Frostpunk 2 Hands-on Preview - Looks Like Perfect, Even More Gripping Sequel

Frostpunk 2 Hands-on Preview - Looks Like Perfect, Even More Gripping Sequel

Frostpunk 2 won't be your regular sequel offering more of the same thing. This is an ambitious follow up to an excellet game, giving us a chance of tackling the challenges facing a post-apocalyptic society on a much broader scale.

Frostpunk 2 Hands-on Preview - Looks Like Perfect, Even More Gripping Sequel
The Longest Single-Player Games - 100+ Hours Video Games (2023 Update)

The Longest Single-Player Games - 100+ Hours Video Games (2023 Update)

The longer, the better? If you think so, we've prepared a list of some of the longest single-player games that will keep you engaged for weeks or months.

The Longest Single-Player Games - 100+ Hours Video Games (2023 Update)
8 Things You Should Know When Returning to Fortnite in 2023

8 Things You Should Know When Returning to Fortnite in 2023

Over the years, Fortnite has changed in virtually every aspect. Today we present you with the 8 most important changes you should know about when playing Epic Games' production in 2023.

8 Things You Should Know When Returning to Fortnite in 2023
Not Worth It - 10 Disappointing Games Years in the Making

Not Worth It - 10 Disappointing Games Years in the Making

Some cult-classic franchises kept us waiting for their glorious returns for years. The only problem is that the returns weren't always all that glorious. Here's nine examples of games that kept us waiting for years, just to ultimately disappoint.

Not Worth It - 10 Disappointing Games Years in the Making
Challenging in a Clever Way - 8 Original Ideas to Make Games Difficult

Challenging in a Clever Way - 8 Original Ideas to Make Games Difficult

Death or failure in games tends to quickly become insignificant. That's why some developers use clever tricks to make us care more about not losing.

Challenging in a Clever Way - 8 Original Ideas to Make Games Difficult
April Fools' Jokes That Turned Out Real

April Fools' Jokes That Turned Out Real

Unrealistic announcements and fake trailers are not unusual on the first day of April. Sometimes, creators make more perverse jokes – showing on April Fools' their incredible projects that no one believes in... But they turn out to be real.

April Fools' Jokes That Turned Out Real
Upcoming Video Games With The Best Graphics

Upcoming Video Games With The Best Graphics

2021 is the first full year with the new console generation. So, we decided to try and list all the most beautiful games that will release in the next 12 months, and which will certainly try to fry our PCs and consoles.

Upcoming Video Games With The Best Graphics
Not Just Diablo - 12 Best Upcoming Hack'n'slash Games

Not Just Diablo - 12 Best Upcoming Hack'n'slash Games

Lovers of chopping and slashing hordes of monsters have so far been grouped mainly around two games: Diablo III and Path of Exile. The upcoming contenders for the throne of hack'n'slash will try to change this balance of power.

Not Just Diablo - 12 Best Upcoming Hack'n'slash Games
LoL's Latest Character has a Ton of Bugs

LoL's Latest Character has a Ton of Bugs

Viego, the new character in League of Legends, has a number of bugs. His unusual interaction with other heroes leads to bizarre situations in the game, such as when a character's skill has no cooldown for a certain period of time.

LoL's Latest Character has a Ton of Bugs
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