Recent reviews by David "Judge me by my work" Cage

Hella potential. Hella disappointing.

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After the various patches the game is actually playable and runs well, I really loved it for all the new content and the combat seems as fresh as it could since it's usually been just "press X and Y to win" sort of combat with the addition of dual play on some side missions where you can switch between your companions like Nightwing, Robin or Catwoman during combat and do different dual takedowns on enemies. The bat mobile/tank brings some very good gameplay mechanics and puzzles into the game and is well designed but in my opinion it overstays it's welcome and there are a bit too much tank missions overall. I would really recommend this to DC comics/ batman fans because of all the great character cameos and side quests but I have to bring my review down just because of the horrendous state the pc port was in the beginning, I stupidly pre-ordered the game back when it came out and refunded it immediately. just picked it up for 10 euros with all the dlc and it is the best arkham game in my opinion. The price is also dropped down significantly now so I do people who liked the previous games to buy it now since it actually runs well. The story is also the most interesting out of the 4 Arkham games even though the other main antagonist of the game "The Arkham Knight" falls kind of flat in the end. For extra content the several Story pack dlc:s and challenge missions are great fun and can offer you some extra skill points to spend in the main campaign and with all the dlc: there are something like 7 playable characters with their own skills and movesets. Overall the game itself deserves an 9/10 as a huge batman fan, but considering the released port condition it would be something like 5/10.
but like I said at this state I do recommend to buy it.


TL;DR

The game is great, offers a lot of new gameplay mechanics and runs well compared to the initial release and I do recommend it and especially with all the DLC story packs.

Pros
-Great blade runnerish story
-Pretty stereotype but likable companions
-Well working relationship system with the companions that affects the game's ending
-stunning graphics, and sound effects make some great boss battles.
-Mic-operated companion commanding system that works fairly well, (can also be used without mic)
-varying level types and modes (driving, sliding, normal shooting sections, chases etc.)
- Companions Cain, Faye and Big Bo
- A force like chargable shot within your assault rifle that blows through masses of enemies blowing them to bits.
- Stat and ablity upgrading nanomachine system for every character
- co-op possible for campaign
Cons
-Although well working shooting and fighting system, it can get a bit repititive shooting the same robots although with new models and abilities introduced in all chapters.
- AI sometimes runs in front of your shots and gives a negative response to you
- A lack of different weapons, the system mostly includes weapons like 2 assault rifles, shotgun, sniper, 2 pistols and some special weapons every now and then including Gatling guns, missile launchers and so on.

Overall a really solid game, would really suggest it to anyone looking for a 3rd person shooter with some rpg elements.
Did pay full price for this and I can suggest buying it at full price too and especially if it's on sale.

8,5/10 (with a seal of approval)

Truly an amazing game from TellTale Games once again, The Plot is filled with mystery, violence, drama and plot twists. The characters themselves are well voice acted, especially the voices of Sheriff Bigby Wolf, Snow White and Toad in my opinion.
(Well done Adam Harrington, Erin Yvette and Chuck Kourouklis). The gameplay is divided into 2 parts, solid and simple point and clicking with a few minor puzzles, and amazing QTE (Quick Time Event) fighting scenes against various Fable characters, you truly start to care about these characters, and what happens to them. and the hardest part is: You are the one who will choose what happens to them, your choices affect the story, and how the game will come to an end. This game will also most likely get you interested in buying the comic books this game is based on (Fables, made by Bill Willingham) I've heard the comics are really good and I should get into reading them myself too. In the end, you might not get as much emotionally attached to the characters, like in "The Walking Dead" but the plot and the story is superb and the characters are all great and different with their own personalities.

I will definetly recommend buying this game, especially if you liked the walking dead, If you see it on sale, and you're atleast a little interested. Buy it. 9/10

Payday 2 has a lot of massive improvements since the first game, Gameplay is fun and different everytime, randomly generated action, and multi staged missions are great, especially with 4 friends!

GOOD GAME