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Charlie, you look quite down
With your big fat eyes and your big fat frown
The world doesn't have to be so grey
Charlie, when your life's a mess
When you're feeling blue, always in distress
I know what can wash that sad away
All you have to do is... Put a banana in your ear!

We dive together or not at all

Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered is a re-release of the original 2017 game, developed by Deck Nine and published by Square Enix. The game serves as a prequel to the original Life is Strange, following the story of Chloe Price and her friendship with Rachel Amber.

One of the most striking features of Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered is its focus on character development and relationships. The game explores the complex friendship between Chloe and Rachel, and the struggles that they both face in their personal lives. The writing is well-crafted, and the voice acting is excellent, making it easy to connect with the characters on an emotional level.

The game's graphics have also been improved for the remastered version, with enhanced textures, lighting, and character models. The visuals are stunning, and the attention to detail in the environment helps to bring the world to life.

In terms of gameplay, Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered is a narrative-driven adventure game that puts a heavy emphasis on decision-making. Players will be presented with choices that will affect the outcome of the story, and the relationships between the characters. The game's mechanics are simple, but effective, and the puzzles are well-designed, adding to the overall immersion of the experience.

One of the biggest strengths of Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered is its ability to tackle difficult themes such as loss, grief, and identity. The game doesn't shy away from the challenges that the characters face, and it does so with a level of sensitivity and maturity that is rarely seen in video games.

Overall, Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered is an excellent re-release of a beloved game. Its engaging story, well-developed characters, beautiful graphics, and immersive world make it a must-play for fans of the genre, and it stands out as one of the best narrative-driven adventure games in recent years.

Life is Strange: True Colors is a narrative-driven adventure game developed by Deck Nine and published by Square Enix. It is the latest addition to the Life is Strange franchise, and it follows the story of Alex Chen, a young woman with the power to experience and manipulate the emotions of others.

The game is set in the fictional town of Haven Springs, Colorado, and the story begins with Alex arriving there to reunite with her estranged brother, Gabe. However, shortly after her arrival, tragedy strikes, and Alex is thrust into a mystery that forces her to confront the dark secrets of Haven Springs.

One of the standout features of Life is Strange: True Colors is its well-written and engaging story. The game deals with heavy themes such as loss, grief, and trauma, and it does so with a level of emotional depth and maturity that is rarely seen in video games. The characters are well-developed, and their struggles feel real and relatable.

The game also boasts beautiful graphics and a vibrant, detailed world that is a pleasure to explore. The soundtrack is excellent, and the voice acting is top-notch, adding to the immersive experience.

In terms of gameplay, Life is Strange: True Colors is a point-and-click adventure game with a heavy emphasis on decision-making. Throughout the game, players will be presented with choices that will affect the story and the relationships between the characters. The game's mechanics are simple but effective, and the puzzles are well-designed and fit seamlessly into the narrative.

Overall, Life is Strange: True Colors is an excellent addition to the Life is Strange franchise, and it stands out as one of the best narrative-driven adventure games in recent years. Its engaging story, well-developed characters, beautiful graphics, and immersive world make it a must-play for fans of the genre.

Life is Strange 2 is a gripping and emotional journey that takes players on a wild ride across the United States. Developed by Dontnod Entertainment and published by Square Enix, this game is the second installment in the Life is Strange series, and it features a completely new cast of characters and storyline.

The game follows the journey of two brothers, Sean and Daniel Diaz, who are forced to go on the run after a tragic incident in their hometown. As they travel across the country, players must make crucial decisions that shape the boys' future and determine the outcome of their journey.

The story of Life is Strange 2 is powerful and poignant, exploring themes of family, identity, and responsibility. The relationship between Sean and Daniel is at the heart of the game, and players are tasked with guiding them through a variety of difficult situations. The game's writing is top-notch, with realistic dialogue and characters that feel genuine and relatable.

The gameplay in Life is Strange 2 is a mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and decision-making. Players must interact with the environment and characters to gather information and make choices that impact the story. The game also features a unique mechanic where players can use Daniel's telekinetic powers to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles.

The graphics in Life is Strange 2 are stunning, with beautiful scenery and detailed character models. The soundtrack is also noteworthy, with a variety of licensed songs and an original score that perfectly complements the game's tone and themes.

Overall, Life is Strange 2 is an exceptional game that is not to be missed. Its gripping story, well-developed characters, and innovative gameplay make for a truly memorable experience. Fans of the first game and newcomers alike will find much to love in this poignant and unforgettable journey.

Welcome, to V Rising! I am your baggage claim man.
Wait, I am your bellboy Dracula.
How may i suck your tits fa- I mean take your bags?
Hello, Dracula, is that you?
Ah-haha, you caught me, yes it is...
It's Morbin' Time.

farm, farm, farm. smash, smash, smash. grind, grind, grind.

The sequel to Little Nightmares that released in April 2017. Little Nightmares 2 is a fantastic take on a horror game full of weird and strange puzzles, creepy encounters, and one of the most detailed, well-thought-out environments I’ve experienced.
If you’re a fan of horror games Little Nightmares 2 is a great choice. It's an immersive experience full of terrifying encounters that add to the overall story leaving you biting your nails and wanting more.
The platforming and puzzle portions of the game will also appeal to more casual gamers that want to relax and enjoy the game for what it is.

The only bad points about the game for me at least are:
Firstly the Little Nightmares 2 is a short game taking roughly around 5 to 6 hours for the first playthrough. (Still around double the length of the original.) I just wish it was longer.
Some of the games scenarios can be at times very punishing that seem to make some parts of certain levels drag out a little. Due to either some of the games finicky combat mechanics that are hit or miss or the fact that some of the AI set pieces are a little buggy.

Telltale is back with a brand-new game series focussed on one of one of the world’s best known superheroes. Telltale excel at making us doubt the choices we are making in their games and have a great way of presenting morality in the choices you are asked to make. If you’re looking for an interactive story you cannot go wrong with any of their games.

Batman: The Telltale Series takes it in a different way instead of playing the main protagonist you would expect in this case Batman the game focuses more on the struggle of Bruce Wayne the unmasked vigilante and his struggle to be Batman and a billionaire CEO. Having control over Bruce Wayne is definitely something new and unseen in other Batman games and is a great way to bake in the type of game Telltale are known for.

Let’s start with the story behind the game, it’s something totally different and was created in silo and has given Telltale the creative licence to do with the characters as they please. You will see many characters you are familiar with but they have an all new feel to them.

The story sees you playing as Bruce Wayne for the most part which is not normally the protagonist you would expect to play in a Batman game. This however is a stroke of genius on Telltale’s part as Batman is well known to be an infallible character never really failing and always knowing what to do. Bruce however has a lot more going on, he is in the public eye as a billionaire playboy CEO but his alter ego means he must pick his battles wisely something that Telltale have notice and play upon.

As expected from Telltale the voice acting is exemplary and some familiar voices are trotted out to voice new characters. The emotion, turmoil or madness of the characters shines through and every attention to detail has been given to make the story flow really well.

On the other hand, sometimes the music volume would jump up suddenly. I’m not sure if this was a localised issue or something that plagues others but it is also something I’ve seen in other Telltale games.

There was also an issue where during QTE punches, kicks or other actions would create no noise at all this happened rarely but is also something I’ve seen before in other Telltale games.

Amazing, is the only way I know how to describe the visual ascetics of Telltale’s games as visually they are incredible to looks at and Batman is no exception. They have managed to capture the grit of Batman and the gleam of his tech is an outstanding fashion. The look and feel is very reminiscent of Arkham Asylum by Rocksteady which is my go to for Batman look and feel. I had no issue with performance and the action sequences where great.

This game is a must play for any Batman fan and a must play for any Telltale fan. The story is different and refreshing but has the best of Telltale baked in with the decisions and the flowing dialogue. It was a pleasure to play and another shining example of great story telling in a game and had some of the best QTE I’ve seen in one of their games.

PC Building Simulator does a decent job recreating a hobby that many folks who play it might already be familiar with. If you're completely new to building computers, the game also does a good job through its tutorial and the career mode gets you started with basic system operations and components, though it's by no means fully realistic. For enthusiasts, it's probably fun to mess around with the free build mode. Given its fair £20 price point, this is a worthwhile sim for those looking to delve into the hardware world.