Recent reviews by Shaunix

A surprisingly good Early Access experience.

I have played all the Subnautica games and experienced them during their early stages.
Subnautica 2 feels like the most polished of them all at this point in development. I played it solo, but I definitely hope to experience it in co-op later on.

The graphics have seen a nice improvement while still keeping the cartoony art style. The in-game hardware benchmark recommended high settings, which ran flawlessly for me. Epic settings were also playable, though I experienced a few hiccups. The starting area is very detailed with lots of vegetation and environmental detail, though you can definitely tell which biomes have received the most polish so far as some areas feel less developed the further you go.

The gameplay is surprisingly smooth. I never got stuck, launched into the air, or experienced anything game-breaking. There are a few floating fish and pieces of metal here and there, but honestly no more than what I would expect even from some fully released games. During Early Access, you not only have the standard “unstuck” option, but also the ability to refund bases, which is a really nice feature.

The game also brings back the old “endless ocean” feeling from Subnautica 1, since you are no longer surrounded by icy walls like in Below Zero. It did not feel quite as creepy as the original Subnautica (aside from the intro), but I think that is mostly because I have gotten used to giant terrifying creatures lurking in dark oceans by now.

There are also some nice new mechanics. Items can automatically be used from storage and nearby portable lockers, so there is far less running back and forth while crafting. Base building is more customizable than in previous games, with modular rooms that can be extended and resized horizontally. The new Metal Farm lets you generate most of the resources you need directly from your base. However, there is currently no way to automate drinkable water collection like in the previous games, so you are mostly dependent on a single water source.

Probably the most noticeable new mechanic is the new player abilities, which can improve survival or enhance movement. There are also four different characters to choose from, along with customizable suit colors that can be changed at any time. Character creation is fairly limited at the moment, but I would not expect much more from an Early Access build anyway.

The story is pretty good so far. Like the original game, it gives you hints and objectives without forcing you to follow them immediately, so you can freely explore and progress at your own pace. I took my time, explored a lot on my own, and only built one major base before reaching the current story limit, which took me around 14 hours. Even after that, I still felt motivated to keep playing and expand my bases, so it does not feel like the game suddenly runs out of things to do.

Going forward, though, I do expect a lot more content. Not only because the current amount feels smaller than Subnautica 1, but also because of the multiplayer aspect. With four players in a single playthrough, I imagine groups will progress through the existing content much faster, so I expect the world to become larger and more content-rich over time.

In the end, I think the game is well worth picking up already. You can absolutely wait for the full release if you prefer, but personally I feel the current content already justifies the price.

Another great game from the most generous studio!
Feels like they managed to fit every game into one.
I recommend this for everyone who has a co-op partner.

Free cosmetics for buying a game I was gonna buy at some point anyway (n_n)

Another amazing game from Insomniac!

The story is fantastic, the movement feels incredible, and the combat is solid.

That said, in its current state, I’d recommend playing the PS version over the PC version, as the latter still needs some optimization. There are quite a few bugs, some of which are pretty frustrating—like invisible trails you’re supposed to follow or audio that’s out of sync during cutscenes.

However, if you have a high-end PC and can overlook these issues, the game is still a lot of fun.

If you’re a Spider-Man fan, this one’s a no-brainer—but be sure to play the first two games beforehand!

This refreshing free-to-play shooter gives me the same feelings Team Fortress 2 did back in the day.
It’s silly, chaotic, and features one of the least toxic player bases I’ve ever encountered in a PvP FPS. Even when you die or lose, you still have a great time. The gameplay is fast-paced and almost the complete opposite of Rainbow Six Siege, where patience and audio cues are key. Here, you’re diving headfirst into chaos, using gadgets and sporting ridiculous skins.
While you can definitely play solo and have a good laugh, like most team-based games, it’s best enjoyed with friends.
This is an FPS for people who don’t usually like FPS games.

Since it’s free, there’s no reason not to give it a shot!

This game is what got me into VR, and in my opinion, it’s still the best VR experience available.

It’s incredibly fun and, on higher difficulties, also a fantastic cardio workout. Essentially, it’s a VR version of Guitar Hero, but with lightsabers instead of instruments.

New songs are still being released, both free and as paid albums. If those don’t suit your taste, there’s a thriving modding community offering countless tracks to download and play for free.

While there are many games in this genre, none feel as polished or satisfying as Beat Saber.

Overall, this game is an absolute must-have for any VR gamer.

A great co-op horror game to play with your buddies once in a while.
Not a game I would "main", as the levels quickly become repetitive during to it's low variety atm, but what is there is well polished and fun to play a couple times.

Hogwarts Legacy is a beautiful and fascinating game.
It offers a good main story, with a good range of interesting side quests and collectibles.
It seems to be more focused around the Wizarding world than Hogwarts, as a lot of activities takes place outside the school.

It has it's issues such as:
Only one year, and you only get to participate in one of each class,
No Quidditch.
No major decisions (even picking a different house pretty much only effect one mission).
Hogwarts Legacy has no end-game and no new content since release at this point. All you can do is make a new character to play as a different house.

All around I think it's worth picking up for the average gamer, and a must have for Wizarding World fans.
The game is top quality and offers a nice single-player experience.

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is the biggest Lego Star Wars yet.
It's graphicly beautiful and certainly above it's predecessors. However there are still a few missed opportunities that didnt live up to my expectations.
Firstly, character customisation is none existent in this game. Kept thinking it was either well hidden or unlocked later on in the game, but it's just not implemented at all.
The DLC's are overpriced and just offer a reskin, they use the same moves as characters that are already in the game and don't have any dialog. In the previous LEGO games, you'd get new characters as well as bonus levels based on the DLC characters. It feels like they've chosen the short and cheap outcome with these DLC's.
I'm hoping that they change some along the way, but I doubt it will happen.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga also offers a lot of new gameplay. All levels have been created and not just stolen from previous titles with a couple graphical increases. The Gameplay feels fresh, with this third person shooter style. Combat is a lot more exciting than it have ever been before.
Open world is massive, even though I would have preferred a clone wars model, with a capital ship on both sides, housing all the light/dark side characters you've unlocked, and a dogfight with the ships you've unlocked. Instead we have a huge area on almost every planet, as well as a space area above each planet.
The game has a lot to offer, you can even have your own death star (not use it though), or any of the other capital ships in the game. They don’t have a lot of use, but they are still pretty cool.
Overall I'd say it's worth the price, maybe not the DLC, but there are people out there who will just buy it no matter what, because it has a character they really wanna play (even though it's only for a couple minutes) and there are those who just want to have everything available (like me).

Had a blast playing through this game with my girlfriend.
Every part of the game feels refreshing, with new tools, challenges and mini games.
If you have a co-op partner and enjoy a sweet tale, then this is one you cannot miss!