It has been a terrific year for strategy games, as the gaming industry has buckled down on interactive experiences where you have to use that lump of grey matter that pilots the meat machine you call a body. From retro revivals to brand new stabs at tactical action that allow for more mainstream appeal, being able to outthink your opponents has never been more enjoyable no matter which platform you’re playing on.
From The Last of Us Part II being a brilliant swansong of emotion on the PS4 to Desperados 3 taking no prisoners as one of the best PC games of the year, there was no shortage of quality on offer. Here’s a look then, at all the reviews we did in case you missed them. Enjoy!
Desperados III is an absolute hoot. The best strategy game of the year, cowboys and chaos never felt this good and this revival is one for the ages. It may be lethally challenging, but its gung-ho strategy is a masterpiece of design that’s accentuated by lovable rogues, lively levels and a dedication to its genre that can easily outdraw any challengers to its throne.
Feel like some cowboy action or interstellar intrigue and not having to pay a tidy sum for the chance to do so? A few ame demos and a free weekend of rootin' tootin' fun should sort you out then.
In this long-awaited prequel to the beloved classic Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive, John Cooper will join forces with the runaway bride Kate, the shady hitman Doc McCoy, the giant trapper Hector, and Isabelle, a mysterious lady from New Orleans.
Taking up a sizeable chunk of one of Gamescom’s business halls is a company in desperate need of a good shake. THQ Nordic has come out guns blazing and is showing off all that their studio family members have to offer. Sitting down to watch a really awkward recorded presentation, we got to see what the headliners are: Darksiders Genesis …
Among some titles we’re already aware of, the publisher has a few more surprise reveals that have earned themselves a fair bit of speculation. THQ Nordic is kinda the “spray and pray” of publishers. With an absolute overflow of potential IP’s, it often feels like they’re not really aiming to hit the target of success with a precise and well-aimed …
Blizzard continues to delight players. This time, the developers have shared information about what’s …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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