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As it was originally released in 1999, Age of Empires 2 shows its age, particularly in terms of the UI and graphics.
Pro Runs on very old computers
This game will run on old PC's/laptops without a problem as the game itself is quite old. It can therefore run on hardware that is mostly seen as low spec. So pretty much anyone can run this game as it will even work on integrated graphics on modern CPUs.
Pro Awesome ambiance with a great finish
While the graphics are slightly outdated, they were very well done for their time. And when combined with the history behind the game and its wonderful soundtrack, the game comes across as extremely polished.
Pro Fantastic throwback to the isometric RPGs of old
For fans of games like Baldur's Gate or Icewind Dale, Pillars of Eternity truly succeeds in bringing the CRPG genre into the modern era without compromising any of the old mechanics. The isometric view of the game gives a familiar feel but the new engine and addition of many modern effects giv...
Pro Large selection of companions
A player can have up to five different companions accompany them along their quest. Many of these companions have their own storylines, making for a feeling of connection. There is also the option of hiring your own user created companions at an inn, but of course this may not be as exciting as usi...
Pro Crafting system
Players can collects items in the world to use for crafting. Crafting allows for creation of potions and scrolls as well as equipable items or enchantments for equipable items such as weapons, shields and armor. Unlike some crafting systems, crafting in Pillars of Eternity is a mechanic and not a...
GenreRPGCo-Op-Controller Support-
Pillars of Eternity is a crowd funded RPG for PC that was developed by Obsidian Entertainment. It has three different digital retail packages on offer, Hero Edition ($44.99), Champion Edition ($59.99) and Royal Edition ($89.99). Pillars of Eternity takes place in a D&D like fantasy world called Dyrwood. In this setting the player has a main objective of figuring out why the world is cursed with babies being born without souls. Along the way the player will take on the company of many other in game adventurers ranging from wizards, dwarves, and many other races and classes who will partake in their own quests as well as in the main one.
Con Combat is mundane
Like a lot of hack and slash titles the combat itself can be pretty repetitive and bastion is no different here. There is a lot of button mashing going on in this game, which can get boring pretty quick.
Pro Fun varied gameplay
The RPG elements combined with the battle mechanics make the core gameplay fun and varied as the weapons/items/abilities/upgrades play out very differently from each other.
Pro Beautiful art style
Bastion has a hand-painted art style that is very colorful and unique.
GenreAction RPGCo-Op-Controller Support-
Bastion is a two dimensional, isometric action RPG available on Steam and for OSX, Linux and Windows. The gameplay consists of fighting ones way through each level by using one of their two equipped weapons or a limited special attack. As the player progresses there are health potions to be found which can heal the player as their health falls lower and lower from enemy attacks. In between levels the player can upgrade and equip different weapons which allows them to fight stronger and stronger enemies.
Con New missions are buggy
Bugs do appear in the new missions which can easily be solved by reloading the game, but still is quite an annoyance to do so.
Pro Three new playable characters
A mage a monk and a half orc are the three new playable characters in the game which also have expanded stories over the original characters.
Pro Enhanced resolution support with new zoom ability
The enhanced edition now supports any resolution one may have on their PC as well as has a new addition of being able to zoom in and out, making it much easier to see what is going on in the game.
Con Not as engaging as previous title
The story in Transistor often seems unclear which results in the player feeling less engaged.
Pro Unique gameplay
No tutorial, you are dropped into the game, guided through it by an unseen narrator and intuition.
Pro Beautiful soundtrack
This game features a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack. It fits right in to the world the player inhabits. It ties in very well with the gameplay and art-style to create a very immersive atmosphere.
Genre-Co-Op-Controller Support-
Transistor is an isometric view cyberpunk RPG developed and published by Supergiant Games. The main gameplay consists of action RPG mechanics where the player battles enemies in a series of sci-fi themed locations while slowly earning experience that can be used to upgrade the players abilities, which in turn allow the player to advance through the game.
Pro Remastered RPG classic with extra content
The whole game has been remastered to play and look well on modern devices. With additions to the game like skipping dialogue or being able to finally zoom this is the definitive version.
Pro Easy to google for help
Due to the game popularity many guides and help tutorials are easily found through google search, which is great as there is much one needs to learn about the game that is not available as a tutorial.
Con Combat system is still convoluted
Certain weapons need certain stats to damage certain enemies, which is most left unexplained in game, which makes the game difficult to play at times.
Pro New NPCs to choose from
There are two or three new NPCs your PC encounters, and can add one or more to your adventuring party.
Pro Online and LAN co-op
Users can connect over LAN or TCP/IP for up to 6 player co-op.
Pro Plays like original with more portraits available for PCs and the Black Pits arena combat module
Plays just like the original game with the same hidden treasures. When creating PCs, you have more available portraits to choose from. Black Pits Arena combat module is awesome, but gets really deadly in the later rounds.
Pro Great hand drawn graphics
The all hand drawn graphics are animated smoothly and are extremely detailed which makes for one heck of a good looking game.
Pro Helps the player learn the gameplay
The first title in the series had a bit of trouble explaining all the aspects of play of the game. Luckily this has changed in the second release as there is now a camp where a trainer will give challenges to the player that explain the game a lot more in-depth. This is great for new players as th...
Pro Allows for imports of gamesaves from first game
Players of the series can import their game saves from the previous title, giving them the option to start as one of two different characters. This ensures that choices made in the previous game are not lost when starting this game and experiencing the story it has to tell.
Pro Rich story and universe
This is the 3rd installment of Shadowrun from Hairbrained Schemes Development, giving us even more fantastic story content to explore. Much like the previous game the story is BladeRunner esque as a cyberpunk type story but with a twist of involving fantasy elements such as Orks and Elves.
Con Nothing much new added to the gameplay from previous games
While the developers are not trying to stray from a working formula it would have been nice to see some new elements added tot the gameplay over just refinement.
Pro Engrossing theme
Fantastic setting blends science with magic. The Classic Shadowrun experience from the original creators.
Pro Great fun if you're looking for simple stealth or action
The game allows for stealth-oriented and action-oriented gameplay. Game mechanics for both are very easy to understand and, if you're not looking for a lot of depth, there's a fair amount of enjoyment to be had. Stealth gameplay is line-of-sight based. You have to avoid being seen by the...
Pro Interesting, colorful art style
Tokyo 42 is set in a beautifully stylized future Tokyo. The city is very clean looking thanks to it's minimalistic design, it's very vivid thanks to it's use of bright colors and it's presented from an isometric perspective that's unusually distant from the player's characte...
Con Can get repetitive
At around 4 hours in you'll have seen and experienced most of what the game has to offer. Neither the gunplay, nor the stealth gameplay evolves past that point. And since both gameplay types are rather shallow, it's easy to find the game getting a bit monotonous after a while.
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