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Nier: Automata is a hack-and-slash action game that takes place in the distant future. Invaders from another world attack without warning, unleashing a new type of threat known as “machine lifeforms”. In the face of this insurmountable foe, mankind is driven from Earth and takes refuge on the Moon. The Council of Humanity organizes a resistance of android soldiers in an effort to take back the planet. To break the deadlock, the group deploys a new unit of android infantry known as the “YoRHa”. Playing as androids 2B and 9S, you uncover the history behind Earth’s invaders and how to return peace to the planet.Nier: Automata originally launched on PC and PlayStation 4 in 2017. Since then, many gamers have been asking for an Xbox One version and it finally happened more than a year later.
As a result, Red Faction 2’s key selling point is that it scores huge in the Mayhem Department. You can indulge in destructive delights right off the bat armed with a grenade launcher, a machine gun, and a cannon called the WASP, which fires armor-piercing rockets.
Luckily, it’s also the best console port because it manages to run at checkerboarded 4K as opposed to 1080p on PlayStation 4 Pro. While we would’ve liked to see some more optimization, the upgrade in terms of visual clarity is quite noticeable.
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Plus, the fact that it runs at 60 FPS instead of 30 FPS like many other action games makes Nier: Automata a blast to play. The fast-paced action needs a quicker frame rate.While Nier: Automata’s story may seem a little convoluted at first, it all comes together nicely towards the end. However, even as the credits roll, you can keep on playing and experience the title from other perspectives. This gives the game a lot of replayability. The environments are also vast and take place in an open world setting. While the visuals aren’t breathtaking, they do have a unique, barren look to them.Keep in mind that various playthroughs also unlock additional gameplay features, such as being able to hack enemies, and “Berserk Mode”. According to the developer, each ending will enhance your experience so you have to keep at it.Overall, Nier: Automata is a phenomenal game and a testament to excellent storytelling and gameplay.
We just wish it were a little more polished on Xbox One — particularly Xbox One X — because it’s not as technically sound as we would’ve liked it to be. 9/10 Xbox One XRed Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered. Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered is a third-person action game that focuses on liberating Mars. However, instead of plotting, you mostly go around smashing everything to smithereens.
While it’s unclear how that triggers Mars’ freedom, it’s still a lot of fun to experience.Red Faction: Guerrilla originally launched in 2009 and garnered positive reviews. While the story was always regarded as somewhat weak, the gameplay elevated the experience. Back on Xbox 360, Red Faction: Guerrilla didn’t run that well.
The impressive destruction took a toll and that showed on the hardware. Luckily, the remastered version shines on Xbox One X.According to the developer, the game runs at 1800p on Xbox One X and 1500p on PlayStation 4 Pro.
The title looks crisp and we didn’t encounter any major frame rate drops during our playthrough. It’s clear that the remastered version is an optimized port.
Going around and destroying countless buildings never gets old.Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered isn’t the best-looking title out there, but it gets the job done. We would’ve loved to see higher-resolution textures and maybe some foliage. Mars is barren but at this point the characters are breathing on the planet. The team could’ve exercised more creative freedom here to make the terrain pop. It’s a little bland.Overall, Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered is a great remaster and if you didn’t play the original, this is a must-buy.
It’s clear how games like Just Cause 2 draw inspiration from this title. Hopefully a sequel is in the works which takes the destruction to another level. The original Red Faction featured terrain deformation so it’s a little shocking to see that only buildings are destructible in Red Faction: Guerrilla. However, being able to topple numerous gigantic buildings makes up for that. 8/10 Xbox One XNidhogg 2. Nidhogg 2 is a strange game but it’s so good. It might initially look like a platformer, but it’s a side-scrolling brawler more than anything else.
The plot is quite bizarre too. According to the developers, the “wurm” has returned and it must feed. You have to shed your garments and paint the walls with the flesh of your enemies.
You have to reach the other side and kill anyone that stands in your way.The main mechanic revolves around parrying and attacking or shooting enemies with arrows. There is a lot of skill involved and you should expect plenty of deaths. However, mastering combat is rewarding but it’s not for everyone. Many gamers will be frustrated with the difficulty so only those who truly enjoy a challenge and repetition should consider making the purchase.Nidhogg 2 is the sequel to the 2014 hit, and builds upon the award-winning gameplay of its predecessor with new weapons and levels to master. The Xbox One version also features new levels and comes with features such as online matchmaking and private games. There’s also a character customization option.
It’s quite a deep experience and just a lot of insane fun. 9/10 Xbox One XOut of all of these games, we would recommend Nier: Automata the most. It’s a lot of fun and gives you that nostalgic feeling of playing old-school action games.
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OverviewOne game that really caught a lot of us PS2 owners eye’s last year had to be Red Faction. Red Faction supported an excellent single player and multiplayer mode. When we first heard about the new Red Faction we were all very excited about this new addition, and now it has finally arrive. The question that has been lingering in all of are minds is if it as good or better then the last edition. My response to that question is, OH YES. GameplayIf you have or haven’t played the first edition of Red Faction you will not have to worry you will still be able to get right into the game. If you have played the first Red Faction then you will find that Red Faction 2 stays with the same type of story, but you will not play as Parker this time around.
Parker is nowhere to be found, so this time you play as Alias, who is part of the Red Faction who try to defeat the evil dictatorship that has taken over the world.The single player mode of Red Faction was heavily driven by an excellent story. This is again used in Red Faction 2 but the story is not as in-depth as before, although it still gets the job done and keeps you into the game the whole time.One of the biggest advancements that the original Red Faction had was the new geo-mod technology that allowed players to shoot through rock and things that you would expect to have nothing to do with normal games, would actually lead advancements through the levels. This technology is also incorporated into this version of Red Faction but luckily they don’t use it all the time like they did in the first Red Faction.Another nice feature for the single player mode was the ability to use vehicles throughout the game. This is a nice break away from the first person shooter, and gives you a lit bit of time to play around in some very powerful vehicles.The single player mode really followed the last editions winning formula and works excellently. The only complaint I have is that it is a little short. Although you would think this would hurt the replay value, guess again.
There is still a multiplayer mode in Red Faction and its great!As fun filled as the multiplayer mode is, I still have one question for Volition. Why did you leave out the online play? This really was really the biggest disappointment of the game. Although once I got passed this, I found that this is one very nice looking multiplayer mode. There are a total of eight different types of modes in the multiplayer portion of the game. The multiplayer mode really brings all the replay value (even without online play) to make this game very worthwhile.The controls of Red Faction 2 are flawless. They play exactly like the previous edition of Red Faction.
The R1 and L1 buttons are used to shoot your weapon and the left and right analog stick aiming and moving Alias.Another very cool point for all of you PC first person shooter players, this option is all for you. You can plug in a USB keyboard and customize it to play Red Faction 2.
So for all of you PC gamers who want to play the FPS on the console like on the PC, this is really all for you.For the most part the background music in Red Faction 2 is un-noticeable. You can tell it plays in the background but it really doesn’t do a whole heck of a lot for the actual game itself. The sound effects and voice acting on the other hand are very nicely done. The voice acting especially is a very nice addition to every game and when done correctly as in the case of Red Faction 2 it really helps the game’s value. GraphicsDefinitely the biggest problem with Red Faction was the graphics. Nothing in the original was very sharp or clear, and the environments all looked the same.
Well that is no more! This edition of Red Faction is just an amazing upgrade and some amazing graphics. The character models are outstanding, extremely detailed and very nicely drawn out. The environments are also gorgeous, and also nicely drawn out.Usually we find with nice graphics we see some slow downs in the Gameplay. With that being said it is truly amazing how far the graphics of Red Faction have come and for the most part this is really a very nice looking game. Fun FactorOne of the easiest parts of this review really has to be the Fun Factor, because it’s really a simple answer.
The games single and multiplayer modes are both extremely fun and well drawn out. For the most part there is really nothing in the game that stops Red Faction 2 from being an enjoyable game. OverallThis is one excellent first person shooter.
With both an excellent single and multiplayer mode, the only thing holding the game back from a perfect score has to be the absence of the online play. With that said there is still no reason why you shouldn’t go out and purchase this one, it will be sure not to disappoint.
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