Reviews published in 2016

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The Dwarves Review – shoddy dwarven craftsmanship
6.0

The Dwarves Review – shoddy dwarven craftsmanship

We’ve been keeping a close eye on King Art Games ever since Jakub Rozalski decided to entrust them with the development of Iron Harvest. The Dwarves can be seen as an exam of the studio’s capabilities. The results, however, are less than promising...

Review

Christopher Mysiak

December 9, 2016

The Dwarves Review – shoddy dwarven craftsmanship
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun review – commandos gone samurai
8.5

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun review – commandos gone samurai

18 years – this much time has passed since the release of the first Commandos. Today, in Shadow Tactics, its spirit returns along with the magic of isometric tactical stealth games – they were difficult, a bit rough around the edges, but also fun to play.

Review

medic

December 6, 2016

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun review – commandos gone samurai
Planet Coaster review – perfect sandbox, imperfect strategy
8.5

Planet Coaster review – perfect sandbox, imperfect strategy

Planet Coaster is a great come-back of roller coaster tycoons. The game gives the fans everything they expected, and though the economy system could be more demanding, the production as a whole is an outstanding sandbox.

Review

Adam Zechenter

November 30, 2016

Planet Coaster review – perfect sandbox, imperfect strategy
Tyranny Review – an RPG full of contrasts
7.0

Tyranny Review – an RPG full of contrasts

As we wait for the sequel to Pillars of Eternity, Obsidian Entertainment gives us Tyranny – a game where we play as the Big Bad’s loyal agent. This short-term project features numerous ideas and mechanics, but only some of them pay off.

Review

Gregory Bobrek

November 18, 2016

Tyranny Review – an RPG full of contrasts
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI review – one turn short of perfection
9.0

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI review – one turn short of perfection

Does Civilization VI offer more at launch than Civ V did? Definitely. This doesn’t mean, though, that the developers managed to top Civilization V with all of its expansions – they almost did; except “almost” makes all the difference in this case.

Review

Adam Zechenter

November 2, 2016

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI review – one turn short of perfection
Virginia review – Twin Peaks meets The X-Files
8.5

Virginia review – Twin Peaks meets The X-Files

Made with a cinematic flair, Virginia tells a subtly emotional story with image alone. This game is trying to push the envelope when it comes to the limits of walking simulators while creating an eerie atmosphere reminiscent of Twin Peaks or The X-Files.

Review

Przemyslaw Zamecki

September 29, 2016

Virginia review – Twin Peaks meets The X-Files
Cossacks 3 review – a sad return to the past
5.0

Cossacks 3 review – a sad return to the past

The Cossacks are back, marking their return with the sound of pipes and the roar of cannons. Unfortunately, the third game in the series that is especially popular in Europe comes with the same advantages and disadvantages as it did 16 years ago.

Review

Adam Zechenter

September 21, 2016

Cossacks 3 review – a sad return to the past
The Final Station review – next stop: post-apocalypse
7.0

The Final Station review – next stop: post-apocalypse

From the very first trailer The Final Station looked like a lovechild of This War of Mine and the “old but gold” Transarctica. Sounds wonderful, but is it really?

Review

Michael Pajda

September 2, 2016

The Final Station review – next stop: post-apocalypse
Obduction review – beautiful, difficult, captivating
8.5

Obduction review – beautiful, difficult, captivating

A first-person adventure game that’s neither survival nor horror? Obduction draws from the classics of the genre as a spiritual successor to the Myst series.

Review

Przemyslaw Zamecki

September 2, 2016

Obduction review – beautiful, difficult, captivating
Worms WMD review – Going back to Armageddon
8.5

Worms WMD review – Going back to Armageddon

Worms WMD is a perfect mix of the old and the new, especially since this game is closest to bringing back the experience of the best installments in the series while introducing some new stuff at the same time.

Review

Michael Grygorcewicz

August 24, 2016

Worms WMD review – Going back to Armageddon
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review – lesser sibling of Human Revolution
8.0

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review – lesser sibling of Human Revolution

Developing a sequel that surpasses the original is always a challenge. In case of Mankind Divided, the goal was partly achieved. While the gameplay hits all the right notes, the plot leaves something to be desired.

Review

Meehow

August 23, 2016

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review – lesser sibling of Human Revolution
No Man's Sky Review – in space no one can hear you yawn
5.5

No Man's Sky Review – in space no one can hear you yawn

Despite the community’s great expectations, or perhaps exactly because of them, No Man’s Sky painfully disappoints – vast but random, seeking diversity yet repetitive, and sometimes glaringly different from what the trailers promised.

Review

Michael Grygorcewicz

August 19, 2016

No Man's Sky Review – in space no one can hear you yawn
This is the Police review – game about police we've all been waiting for
8.5

This is the Police review – game about police we've all been waiting for

Do you think that being the chief of police is a simple and relaxing job? If so, This is the Police will quickly change your mind, and it will do so in style.

Review

ElMundo

July 27, 2016

This is the Police review – game about police we've all been waiting for
Bohemian Killing Review – great idea with poor delivery
4.0

Bohemian Killing Review – great idea with poor delivery

We’ve looked into the case of Alfred Ethon, the main actor of the legal drama by Polish developer, The Moonwalls. Does Phoenix Wright have anything to be afraid of?

Review

Mathias Zulpo

July 26, 2016

Bohemian Killing Review – great idea with poor delivery
Pokemon GO Review – Poor game, but a social phenomenon
6.5

Pokemon GO Review – Poor game, but a social phenomenon

Pokemon GO needs a lot of improvements. Many things are altogether missing from the game. But it’s already obvious that it will be one of the greatest successes not only in mobile gaming, but also in the whole video game industry.

Review

Jordan Debowski

July 22, 2016

Pokemon GO Review – Poor game, but a social phenomenon
Crush Your Enemies Review – Barbarians on tour
5.5

Crush Your Enemies Review – Barbarians on tour

Citizens of idyllic fantasy lands, beware! A horde of not-so-civilized individuals have escaped the dungeons of a Polish studio, Vile Monarch, to pillage and plunder!

Review

medic

July 13, 2016

Crush Your Enemies Review – Barbarians on tour
Inside Review – enthralled by the creators of Limbo
9.0

Inside Review – enthralled by the creators of Limbo

For the last couple of years Playdead have been working hard on a new title, a follow up to the success of Limbo. Inside is the outcome. This is a gloomy journey of a little kid into the world of unethical human experiments.

Review

Przemyslaw Zamecki

July 7, 2016

Inside Review – enthralled by the creators of Limbo
The Technomancer Review – Spiders studio gather momentum
7.5

The Technomancer Review – Spiders studio gather momentum

Spiders studio are pretty experienced with RPGs, but they aren’t really adept at them... Or at least that was the case until now – The Technomancer seems to indicate that soon, practice will make the creators of Mars: War Logs and Bound by Flame perfect.

Review

Christopher Mysiak

June 28, 2016

The Technomancer Review – Spiders studio gather momentum
The Solus Project Review – a flawed space odyssey
6.5

The Solus Project Review – a flawed space odyssey

We review The Solus Project, an independent space adventure game aspiring to be a survival sandbox. Does the story taking place on planet Gliese-6143-C have a chance to conquer the universe?

Review

Mathias Zulpo

June 22, 2016

The Solus Project Review – a flawed space odyssey
Chernobyl VR Project Hands-on – paying a visit to the contaminated Zone

Chernobyl VR Project Hands-on – paying a visit to the contaminated Zone

When visiting The Farm 51’s HQ, we’ve had the opportunity to try out the virtual tour of the desolate Chernobyl. Although not a game, it enables you to taste the post-apocalyptic atmosphere of the place and learn a couple of things in the meantime.

Review

Jakub Mirowski

June 21, 2016

Chernobyl VR Project Hands-on – paying a visit to the contaminated Zone