I was given a Xbox One review code by Publisher BlitWorks @BlitWorks and is Developed by Crackshell @RealCrackshell

This is released in the UK on 31/07/2020 and in the UK at priced £16.74

INTRODUCTION

Action RPG rogue-lite Heroes of Hammerwatch is finally out 9n Xbox One in its most complete form with all the DLCs! Encounter endless hordes of enemies,traps,puzzles,secrets,tons of loot as you battle through procedurally generated levels to reach the top of the forsaken spire. Upgrade to grant your persistent heroes with various enhancements yo further your quest.

FEATURES

* Procedurally generated level gives you new challenge to each run.

* Persistent progression: Your heroes will retain XP gained and becoming more powerful as they level up.

* Online co-op: Play with up to 3 friends in online co-op.

* Town upgrades: Revamp 10 different buildings to grant your heroes various enhancements.

* 9 different classes: Each with their own playstyles and unique stats,abilities.

* Over 100 unique items of various rarities.

* Includes all 3 DLCs: Witch Hunter,Pyramid of Prophecy and Moon Temple. With many additional skills,items,areas to explore, 2 new game modes, 2 new classes and much more!.

* New game+: Get ready for a real challenge,and even if you beat it,the challenge never ends!.

PROS

There is alot of content and good value for your money.

All classes are unique in look,abilities,playstyles gives you alot of variety with the 9 different classes.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

The town can be upgraded giving new options for buildings that can give you permanent upgrades to help every run.

• 

• 

• 

There is 100 items to pick up on runs with different rarities and all have different stats.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Procedurally generated levels help keep game fresh and liked how layout traps and even treasure traps changed everytime.

The ability to return money and ores to town if you are lucky enough to find the cart saves you losing everything when you die.

Alot of variety of enemies and bosses are unique with thier own mechanics.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Game has a very addictive gameplay as even when i died which was alot still wanted do another run.

CONS

No real story or any signs to tell you where to go at start did leave me confused.

Has a feel that you meant to fail to slowly level up the town,hero may annoy some people.

OVERALL SUMMARY

I GIVE THIS GAME A SCORE OF 8/10

Has a few issues but is very fun and really addictive gameplay makes you want keep trying even when you die loads.

PROS 

* Alot of value for money alot of content.
* All classes are unique in look,abilities,playstyles.
* The town can be upgraded giving new permanent options such as church gives you bonus to your stats.
* Alot of items to try on runs over 100 with different rarities and stats.
* Procedurally generated levels help keep game fresh.
* Ability on levels if you lucky enough to find a cart to return money,ores to town to upgrade them and not lose everything when you die.
* Alot of variety on enemies and all bosses are unique with their own mechanics.
* Very addictive gameplay as even when died made me want to do aother run.

CONS

* No real story or any signs to tell you where to go did at start leave me confused.
* Has a feel that you are meant to fail yo slowly level up town,hero may annoy some people.

Here is some video links to my YouTube channel grimreapersage from when I was streaming gameplay footage on my twitch.tv/grimreapersage

HEROES OF HAMMERWATCH PART 1 https://youtu.be/3tMdcxyMKrw

HEROES OF HAMMERWATCH PART 2 https://youtu.be/hygEiMGwvks

HEROES OF HAMMERWATCH PART 3 https://youtu.be/pe9vt3qFnJw

I was given a Xbox One review code by keymailer.co Published by SometimesYou @Pinkerator and Developed by Igor Rashkuev

(Previous title from @Pinkerator Aircraft Evolution 8.5)

This is released in the UK on 5/8/2020 and in the UK Priced at £8.39.

INTRODUCTION

Welcome aboard your airship,captain! Steam Tactics is an RPG about steampunk airships with tactical turn-based combat. Take on a role of a captain of a squad of airship pilots,acquire and upgrade new ships and weapons,level up your crew. The king is gravely ill. The queen wishes to employ your services. You are one of the most renowned mercenary tacticians in the land. Will you answer the kingdom’s call.

FEATURES

* Simple yet deep tactical combat. You dont have to wade through obscure marginal mechanics the gameplay revolves around clear core rules.

* Vast space for creative decision making. Its up to you equip your ships ,level your pilots,approach battles your own way.

* Varied progression system. Gather materials to upgrade your ship,guns, combine duplicate weapons to make more powerful versions,level up your crew.

* Suitable challenge for different skill levels.

PROS

Alot of content for your money good value as there two chapters and alot of missions each chapter all varied and with different difficulties.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Good variety of of ships all with their own unique stats where some are better than others at different stats which include elemental stats which is acid,electric,fire,and gun damage which includes machine gun,cannon,torpedo.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

This is perfect for new players and experienced as you cant just rush through and difficulty is there but can always replay older levels for money,items,xp

• 

• 

• 

All the characters are both unique in look,personality,and they have a very cool hand drawn look.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

The weapons allare very varied in look and use on battlefield kept game feeling fresh.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

All characters,weapons,world feels alive and interesting even has humor which helps keep game interesting.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

The ability to upgrade duplicates such as ships,weapons to make stronger versions is great gives you alot of options.

Alot of options for builds,the different playstyle options for your ships,stats,weapons are great as you can customise alot especially liked if you have two of the same gun such as RED HOUND you attack twice and can adjust stats to improve damage with them. I liked using Red Hound, Bulldog,Steel Eel,as this meant i did electric machine gun cannon damage every attack.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Even when I failed missions made me determined to try again as simple gameplay mechanics had me hooked as not as daunting at the start of the game.

CONS

Sometimes you cant move ship as can be blocked in by enemies and sometimes you find yourself where you moving around trying get within range can be annoying to some.

OVERALL SUMMARY

I GIVE THIS GAME A SCORE OF 9/10

Has a minor issue of sometimes you can be stuck or chasing enemies to get them into the area of attack radius but this is very fun and great introduction to tactical games and really enjoyed it alot of variety and good value for your money.

100% RECOMMENDED BUY

PROS

* Alot of content for your money good value.
* Good variety of ships all  with unique stats,look.
* Perfect for new players and experienced players with being able replay levels and do higher difficulty levels for better rewards.
* All characters are both unique in look,personality.
* The weapons all varied in look and use on the battlefield kept game feeling fresh.
* All characters,weapons,world felt alive and interesting.
* Ability to upgrade duplicates such as ships,weapons to make stronger versions is great gives alot of options.
* Alot of options for builds,playstyles is great customise to suit your own style.
* Even when I failed missions made me determined to try again as simple gameplay mechanics had me hooked as not daunting at the start.

CONS

* Sometimes you cant move ship as you can be blocked in or unable to move to correct target position.

Here are all the links to my videos from my streams on twitch.tv/grimreapersage that I uploded to my YouTube channel grimreapersage

STEAM TACTICS PART 1 https://youtu.be/FWZKeMcAlR0

STEAM TACTICS PART 2 https://youtu.be/hWB8mg9eDy0

STEAM TACTICS PART 3 https://youtu.be/Yo6X3spQE0U

STEAM TACTICS PART 4 https://youtu.be/YmFLiOkcM-k

I was give a Xbox One review code by Publisher tinyBuild @tinyBuild and Developed by CradleGames @CradleGames

Previous titles from @tinyBuild include Waking 6.5/10 Totally Reliable Delivery Service 6/10

This is released in the UK on 30/07/2020 and in the UK priced at £29.24.

INTRODUCTION

Hellpoint is a dark and challenging action RPG set in a heavily atmospheric sci-fi universe where the line is blurred between science and occultism. Once a pinnacle of human achievement the Irid Novo space station has fallen and its ruins are overrun with entities controlled by malevolent cosmic gods.

FEATURES

* Dozens of melee,ranged,armor pieces to suit your playstyle and weapons unlock abilities with use.

* Irid Novo is a massive interconnected world full of hidden passages,secrets and mysteries.

* A fascinating sci-fi universe reminiscent of classic sci-fi movies.

* If you struggle then ask a friend to help either on couch or online.

* Space station orbits a black hole in real time that triggers dynamic changes such as boss appearances,hordes,enemy stats and different locations.

PROS

Graphics are very good the world is very detailed and has a very creepy atmospheric world that feels alive and is a joy to explore.

The vast amount of weapons,armor,all look and feel different and how the weapons even have a skill that unlocks the more you use them.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

There is alot of content in the game with some changes to the souls type especially regarding heals as rewards player for being more aggressive as is how you get your heals through combat.

The real time use of the orbiting black hole that changes the game is impressive as changes enemy spawn locations,stats,drops,and adds hordes all this gives the game a fresh feel.

• 

• 

Enemy variety is big and all are unique and different requiring there own strategies to defeat them.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

The bosses are all very different and unique especially there move,fight style and strategy to defeat them.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

There is alot of possible build types due vast amount of weapons,armor and alot of stats you can upgrade.

Has a very addicting gameplay as even when died alot still made me want try again and happy farm learn strategies as very rewarding when defeat bosses.

CONS

The game is challenging and multiple deaths to learn strategies may out some off that are new to souls type genre.

The camera can be annoying sometimes would make me exposed to surprise attacks.

OVERALL SUMMARY

I GIVE THIS GAME A SCORE OF 8/10

Overall has some issues but if you like souls type games this has a different take on couple of systems such as enemy spawning and a healing system that rewards a aggressive playstyle.

RECOMMENDED BUY VERY FUN GAME

PROS 


* Graphics good world very detailed,creepy,alive.
* Vast amount of weapons,armors,all look and feel different and gain abilities with increased usage.
* Alot of content and liked how healing makes you play more aggressive to fill up health injections(heals)
* The real time use of the orbiting black hole changes  drops,boss locations, stats,enemy placement is very fresh.
* Enemy variety is big and all are unique and different with their own strategies to defeat them.
* Bosses are all unique requiring their own strategy to defeat them.
* Alot of build types you can make to suit your playstyle.
* Has a very addicting gameplay even when died which was alot made me want try again.

CONS


* Is challenging and multiple deaths when fighting bosses to learn strategies may put some people off.
* Camera can be annoying leaving you exposed to surprise attacks.

This is all my links to my streams abd couple boss fight video follow me on twitch.tv/grimreapersage

HELLPOINT PART 1 https://youtu.be/9iKy63m3QxQ

HELLPOINT PART 1.5 https://youtu.be/WdKeBW6DV6I

HELLPOINT PART 2 https://youtu.be/kde57cD6bDU

HELLPOINT PART 3 https://youtu.be/jDXQEzC86tM

HELLPOINT BOSS FIGHT ARCHON SLAVER GUIDE https://youtu.be/Eu7ONSGvq1w

HELLPOINT BOSS FIGHT CELESTIAL BEAST GUIDE https://youtu.be/dV1lIrp3UWU

I was given a xbox one review code by keymailer.co This is Developed by Bulwark Studios @bulwarkStudios and Published by KasedoGames and kalypso Media @KasedoGames @kalypsomedia

This is released in the UK 16/07/2020 and in the UK priced at £34.99.

INTRODUCTION

Take control of the most technologically advanced army in the Imperium – The Adeptus Mechanicus. Your every decision will weigh heavily on the outcome of the mission, in this turn-based tactical game. Will you be blessed by the Omnissiah?.

FEATURES

* Over 50 hand crafted missions.

* A compelling and specifically crafted story written by Black Library Author Ben Counter.

* Collect in game achievements and be rewarded with strong abilities that can be used once in the heat of a mission to aud you.

* Includes Heretek DLC Missions.

* Upgrade your tech priests with weapons,support items,servo-skulls,mechanical augments help build a playstyle to suit everyone.

* Make tough decisions that will forge the future from your Ark Mechanicus.

PROS

All the characters in the game are unique in look and feel and were super detailed and all helped keep game fresh.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

The ability to colour your tech priests and customise your characters skills are very impressive.

The world is very pretty and interesting to explore loved the detail even on the enemy spawn location and other stuff was very cool.

• 

• 

• 

• 

The story and lore kept me interested throughout liked how all the different mission givers had different sounding robot voices and personalities.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

The amount of builds you can make is huge such as melee only or aoe weapons and types of weapon damage such as armor,energy,physical.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Usage of CP (ability points) is refreshing in different ways such as my favourite type was running two guns a melee and a push back weapon which is good as one gun uses CP but have skills to gain CP so can use higher damage weapons.

Alot of difficulty options to adjust game to your playstyle but even on easy is still a challenging game.

The game is very addictive loved the mutiple choices you get in missions that have good bad options that are different such as walk in tomb do you destroy it or study it or find another way and there glyphs to learn.But options can be anything from extra cp ,more health to lose health make necrons stronger,move more alot options keeps game exciting.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

There is alot content for your money over 50 missions and multiple endings and alot of replayability.

CONS

Can be daunting at start as alot to learn which may put some people off

OVERALL SUMMARY

I GIVE THIS GAME A SCORE OF 9/10

Overall has some issues but persevere and the content and world is fun and enjoyable with alot of customisation options and alot of skills and playstyles very cool.

100% RECOMMENDED BUY

PROS

* Characters are all unique in look and feel.
* The ability to colour and customise your characters skills is very impressive.
* The world very pretty and interesting to explore.
* The story and lore kept me interested throughout.
* The amount of builds you can make is huge.
* Usage of CP (ability points) is refreshing in different ways.
* Alot if difficulty options to adjust game but even on easy is a challenging game.
* Game is very addictive loved the multiple choices you get in missions both good/bad choices.
* Alot of content for your money big game with alot of replay ability.

CONS

* Can be daunting at start as alot to learn which may put some people off.

Here are video footage from me streaming on my twitch.tv/grimreapersage

PART 1 https://youtu.be/K1TCHokDDz4

PART 2.5 https://youtu.be/YKYpV7q3tO8

PART 3.5 https://youtu.be/HuUPVZb93K0

I was given a xbox one review code by Publisher SometimesYou @Pinkerator provided by keymailer.co Developed by Satur Entertainment

Previous titles from SometimesYou reviewed (EXPLOSIVE JAKE 8.5 ACTIVE NEURONS 7.5)

This is relessed in the UK on 22/07/2020 and in the UK priced £8.39.

INTRODUCTION

Aircraft Evolution is an action game,where you have the task of destroying enemy bases by bombarding them with your aircraft. Fight through 4 different time periods from the first era of the first world war to futuristic battles. Level up and evolve your aircraft from a wooden plane to a futuristic fighter plane.

FEATURES

* 11 Unique planes all with different stats and feel.

* 40 Missions with different objectives.

* 4 Different time eras from first world war to futuristic time setting.

* 4 Different types of bombs Standard bombs are infinite. Cluster bombs spread good for groups. Napalm bombs burn targets,ground. Heavy bombs are good for buildings. Super heavy bombs these are very cool like mini nukes good for everything.

PROS

There are 11 different planes all are unique look,playstyle with their own stats.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

There are 40 missions all different and fun various objectives such as kill all units,destroy all buildings, and more.

The game has very simple controls essy to understand this is good for casual,new gamers,anyone as there not loads to learn.

There are 4 types of bombs all are different and can be used at any time but also are specific for certain situations.

All the planes are are upgradable and affects their feel such as bomb speed to drop bombs faster.

Graphics good and has alot of detail on the enemy units like on the infantry,tanks,buildings.

Has a very addictive feel where you want keep going level after level and doesnt have massive difficulty spike which is good.

There is 4 different time eras all different start wooden planes then ends futuristic setting.

CONS

Not the longest game and levels dont change which hurts replayability.

Not very challenging as you can farm money to buy health kits,fuel makes game easier.

OVERALL SUMMARY

I GIVE THIS GAME A SCORE OF 8.5/10

Has a few issues but overall if you looking for a fun old school retro game buy this also if you want a easy PLAT/1K points this is your game.

RECOMMENDED BUY FUN GAME

PROS

* There are 11 planes all are unique look,playstyle.
* There are 40 missions all different and fun.
* Very simple controls and easy to understand.
* There are 4 types of bombs all are different and useful to situations but can be used for anything.
* All the planes are upgradeable and affects their feel such as bomb speed drop bombs faster.
* Graphics good and has alot on the enemy units like on infantry,tanks,buildings.
* Has a addictive feel where you want keep going level after level.
* 4 Different time eras all different start wooden planes then end up in futuristic setting.

CONS

* Not the longest game and levels don't change which hurts replayability.
* Not very challenging as you can farm money to buy health kits,fuel makes game easyier  

Here is video footage from my twitch.tv/grimreapersage then uploaded to my YouTube grimreapersage

AIRCRAFT EVOLUTION PART 1 https://youtu.be/2I-5sNvqR_E

AIRCRAFT EVOLUTION PART 2 https://youtu.be/jOj2yc-wUlg

I was given a xbox one review code by Publisher The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild @QuantumApG ( Previous title reviewed was ROUNDGUARD 8/10 score ) Developed by One Guy Games @_OneGuyGames

This is released in the UK on 16/07/2020 and in the UK is priced at £12.49.

INTRODUCTION

#Funtime is an explosive twin-stick shooter where shooting isn’t your only weapon. #Funtime combines traditional twin-stick shooting with a unique coloring mechanic.Earn bonus points by coloring the playing field and exploding enemies that cross your path.Persistent ship upgrades allow for lengthier runs.

FEATURES

* Over 50 challenging levels all with their own leader boards.

* 8 Distinct battle modes.

* Unique color swapping mechanics.

* Deep scoring system and replayability.

* Original soundtrack with beat-synced levels.

* An extremely funtime!.

PROS

Alot of content for your money there is 54 challenging in challenge mode they are all unique levels adding alot of replayability.

There are 8 distinct battle modes and all are very different and unique.

Soundtrack is a cool electro,synth suits game perfectly.

The game is very addictive and makes you want to give it another chance to try to get better scores or more stars in challenge mode.

This game will be a very good party,couch game as can challenge each other or swap when you fail levels.

Arcade mode good as you can upgrade your ship with upgrades like extra health,bombs all add to your longevity to arcade modes.

All levels in challenge mode are very different to each other helps keep game fresh and interesting.

You need so many stars to unlock next levels as you progress when playing challenge mode yhis is great as makes you try harder to get more stars.

CONS

Can be frustrating trying to get stars as levels are challenging.

Sometimes there is alot going on screen and can cause you to get confused as to what is going on.

OVERALL SUMMARY

I GIVE THIS GAME A SCORE OF 8/10

Has a few issues such as crazyness in levels and is challenging but definitely rewarding and a fun party,couch game.

GREAT GAME FOR THE PRICE AND VERY FUN.

PROS

* Alot of content for your money over 50 levels.
* 8 Distinct battle modes and all are very different.
* Soundtrack is a cool electro,synth,suits game.
* Game is very addictive and makes you want give it another try to get better score,stars.
* Would be very good as party,couch game as can challenge each other or swap when you fail levels.
* Arcade mode good as you can upgrade your ship make better add more health,bombs.
* All levels in challenge mode very different to each other helps keep game fresh.
* You need so many stars to unlock next levels in challenge mode is great makes you try harder on all levels.

CONS

* Can be frustrating trying get stars as levels are challenging.
* Sometimes alot going on the screen and cause you get confused as to what is going on.

I was given a xbox one review code by keymailer.co

This is Published by soldout @soldout and is Developed by PUGSTORM @pugstormgames

This was released in the UK on 16/7/2020 and in the UK priced at £12.99.

INTRODUCTION

Get your super spoons ready and whack those crazy rabbits into saucepans to free the space chefs – but think fast or the bunnies will attack! Featuring bite-sized pick-up-and-play action,puzzles,super sized boss fights,juicy pixel graphics and a sizzling soundtrack. RADICAL RABBIT STEW is a hare-raising action arcade game perfect for 16 bit retro fans and new players.

FEATURES

* Scintillating Puzzles.

* Super-Sized Boss Fights.

* Seasoned Couch Multiplayer.

* Sumptuous Arcade Art Style.

* Sizzling Pick-Up And Play Action.

PROS

Retro 16 bit graphics style reminds me of Mario,Sonic and graphics are detailed.

Has speedrun achievements for players that want try for that and adds another challenge especially the complete whole game in a hour or less very fast.

Game has alot of humor for both the characters and the rabbits.

The story really cool kept me interested loved how was told very cool.

The bosses are all very different requiring different strategies to defeat them and are cool.

There are 5 different worlds and alot of replayability trying get the blue coins or trying speed run it.

Game has simple controls not alot to learn works as a good party game and accessible for new players.

Liked the different rabbits required use of different tools to be used in order to complete the puzzles.

CONS

Puzzles can be frustrating as later on levels you have alot on screen and gets crazy.

Some levels are very short especially as once you know what to do levels dont change which hurts any replayability.

OVERALL SUMMARY

I GIVE THIS GAME A SCORE OF 8/10

Has a few issues but in short bursts is fun especially as you can play it with a mate where you fail then they have a go has good old fashioned couch co-op.

PROS

* Retro 16 bit graphics style reminds me of Mario,Sonic.
* Has speedrun achievements for players that want try for that and adds another challenge.
* Game has alot of humor both character and rabbits.
* Story really cool kept me interested.
* Bosses all different requiring different strategies.
* There 5 different worlds and alot of replayability trying get all the blue coins.
* Simple controls not alot learn works as good party game and accessible for new players.
* Liked the different rabbits require different tools to use them and complete puzzles.

CONS

* Puzzles can be frustrating in later levels as end up with alot on screen at once.
* Some levels are very short especially when you know what you doing.

Here is a video I made from me streaming this on twitch.tv/grimreapersage then uploaded to my YouTube channel grimreapersage

RADICAL RABBIT STEW https://youtu.be/kmShbFfkrnc

I was given a xbox one review code by Publisher DECK 13 Spotlight @Deck 13 Spotlight and is Developed by Radical Fish Games @RadicalFishGame

This was released in the UK on 9/07/2020 and in the UK priced at £16.74. BUT IF YOU HAVE GAMEPASS IT FREE.

INTRODUCTION

This retro-inspired 2d action RPG might surprise you. Crosscode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast paced combat system,and engaging puzzle mechanics served with a gripping story. Crosscode gives zelda-esque puzzles and dungeons and vast variety of equipment,skills and fast paced combat and a intriguing story.

FEATURES

* Dive into a massive adventure playtime 30-80 hours.

* Fight over 120 enemy types including 30+ boss fights.

* Master over 90 combat arts,even more passive skills.

* 60+ music tracks.

* Solve over 100 quests with a great variety of tasks and unique challenges.

* Explore a large world with 7 unique areas.

* Secrets hidden all over the place.

* 7 Dungeons with unique puzzles to challenge you.

PROS

The retro 16 bit snes graphic style is very nostalgic of the games you grew up with.

Story was very interesting as you learned more about your character and her importance and what is happening in the world.

There is loads content for the price if you have gamepass is free. Adventure is 30+ hours 120 enemy types 30+ bosses and more.

Combat very fast paced and super enjoyable and satisfying during every fight.

The option to change puzzle difficulty and the enemy aggressive levels and damage levels was great makes game super accessible to new players to people who want play with more of challenge.

Bosses all are unique and require different strategies and really satisfying to defeat them.

The world feels alive and was fun to explore as was alot of hidden secrets with different looks,enemy,items

Game is very compelling from start to finish as made me want keep playing finish all the stuff in the game.

All characters you meet are really cool as there all unique and interesting to meet

CONS

Puzzles can be challenging as you have find angles in order to power up switches or open doors.

OVERALL SUMMARY

I GIVE THIS GAME A SCORE OF 9/10

I would recommend this as a great nostalgic game with alot of content for the price especially if you own gamepass as it free.

I WOULD 100% RECOMMEND THIS AS GREAT GAME AND FREE ON GAMEPASS

PROS

* The retro 16 bit snes style graphics very nostalgic.
* Story interesting you learn more about world and your characters as you progress.
* Alot content for the price if you own gamepass is free.
* Combat very fast paced and enjoyable aswell.
* The options to adjust puzzles,enemy difficulty make game very accessible to all players.
* Bosses are all unique requiring different strategies.
* The world feels alive and is fun to explore it.
* Game is very compelling from start to finish.
* All characters you meet are all unique and interesting.

CONS

* Puzzles can be challenging as you have to find correct angles to finish them such as activate switches.

This are the videos I made during my review process on my twitch.tv/grimreapersage then uploaded to my YouTube

CHAPTER 1 FULL PLAYTHROUGH https://youtu.be/pMZxoqR3jEk

CHAPTER 2 FULL PLAYTHROUGH https://youtu.be/UkuSqr6hggE

CHAPTER 3 FULL PLAYTHROUGH https://youtu.be/t73w8oB0Hgg

I was given a xbox one review code by Developer Sabotage Studio @SabotageQc and is Published by Devolver digital @devolverdigital

This is released in the UK on 25/06/2020 and in the UK priced at £16.74. IF you have gamepass then is free.

INTRODUCTION

As a demon army besieges his village,a young ninja ventures through a cursed world,to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills,surprises,and humor.

FEATURES

* Dynamic,acrobatic gameplay and ultra tight controls worthy of an epic ninja adventure.

* Character upgrades,new abilities,hidden levels,and branching paths to discover.

* A memorable cast to offbeat villains,bosses,and associates.

* Meticulously designed 8-bit and 16-bit sprites,animations,and backgrounds in the spirit of the classics.

PROS

Game has a nostalgic feel to graphics that reminds me of the snes,megadrive era very retro.

Story was good it kept me interested from start to finish liked how made me more interested in the world.

Combat simple compared to other games as only couple buttons to learn but combat very satisfying and rewarding combat has old school difficulty.

Upgrade system easy to understand and does grow as you progress through game and compared to other games has a nice feel as upgrades like destroy enemy projectiles are instantly noticeable.

Bosses are all unique requiring different strategies to defeat them but all fights are super fun.

Alot of humor makes characters feel alive and more connected to them.

All worlds looked and felt different to each other and all have own look some have environmental issues such as ice which causes you slide and another level has sand pits which slowly try suffocate you.

The little creature QUARBLE is very cool,unique like how he shows up when you die steals all gems you get for a while and also gives alot humor aswell.

Alot of content for the price especially if you have gamepass as it is free and another example why gamepass is such great value.

CONS

Can be annoying as when camera moves as you traverse level such as jumping u platforms any enemy’s that where below will respawn again.

OVERALL SUMMARY

I GIVE THIS GAME A SCORE OF 9/10

This is super fun has a slight issue with enemy respawn that can be annoying sometimes but very fun refreshing as old school difficultly and old school fun.

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS AS SUPER FUN AND IF YOU HAVE GAMEPASS IS FREE.

PROS

* Has a nostalgic feel to the graphics reminds me of the snes era.
* Story was good kept me interested from start to finish.
* Combat simple compared to other games only a couple buttons to learn.
* Upgrade system easy to understand compared to other games.
* Bosses all unique requiring different strategies.
* Alot of humor makes characters feel alive.
* All worlds looked and felt different to each other.
* The little creature QUARBLE is very cool,unique. 
* Alot of content for the price especially if you have gamepass as it free.

CONS

* Can be annoying as when camera moves from enemy location they respawn.

These are all videos from me streaming this during my review process on twitch.tv/grimreapersage then uploaded to my YouTube channel.

THE MESSENGER PART 1 https://youtu.be/1tmQEl0ulzU

THE MESSENGER PART 1.5 https://youtu.be/RX3GXYMjhxM

THE MESSENGER PART 2 https://youtu.be/yWZGKROJkeQ

THE MESSENGER PART 3 https://youtu.be/dagvxEUQy_s

THE MESSENGER PART 4 https://youtu.be/R3tmftBN-XI

NECROMANCER BOSS FIGHT https://youtu.be/tLS6_0ALRwA

EMERALD GOLEM BOSS FIGHT https://youtu.be/-oVXj2Afw7c

QUEEN OF QUILLS BOSS FIGHT https://youtu.be/64lt3YObxW4

COLOS AND SUSES BOSS FIGHT https://youtu.be/wIBNnzjBuB0

I was given a xbox one review code by Publisher @DigeratiDM and Developed by Event Horizon/Stage clear studios.

They previously did UNDERHERO, 8.5 SUNLESS SEA ZUBMARINER, 5.0

This is released in the UK on 26/06/2020 and in the UK priced at £20.99.

INTRODUCTION

Lead the ultimate party of heroes into the Tower of Time, a vertical battleground filled with lore,mystery and combat. Combining the nuances of classic RPGs with challenging tactical combat. Tower of Time transforms each battle into a puzzle of magic and mettle.

FEATURES

* 7 Distinct classes, a complex skill system,rich equipment,alignment systems,crafting,enchanting and more.

* 150 Different enemies,50 bosses,with unique skills and tactics.

* Gamepad friendly control scheme implemented for console players.

* Hand-crafted levels,unique combat challenges,multiple modifers and five difficulty levels.

* Divide the battlefield with walls of stone,manipulate gravity,unleash torrents of flame,and more with myriad spells.

PROS

Alot of enemy variety 150 enemies and 50 bosses all different and unique ability and tactics required help keeps game interesting.

There loads of options for those that want a challenge to those who just want enjoy the story.

All characters are very different and unique.

Abilities are awesome as you can change them at any point when not in combat giving you the ability to try one skill if you dont like swap back.

Graphics really pretty alot of detail in the world makes the world interesting and makes you want to explore it.

Story really cool as kept me entertained throughout liked how told you more about the world as played kept me hooked.

Tons of weapons,armor and you can customise with upgrades,build new armor,weapons,more.

Has a nice feeling that makes you want to explore so many options and choices keeps game refreshing.

CONS

Controls feel fiddly at start such as during combat as you control camera and move team around map.

Menus are kinda awkward at first such as swapping skills you use right stick and can be daunting at start as alot info in game may be daunting to some.

OVERALL SUMMARY

I GIVE THIS GAME A SCORE OF 8.5/10

Game has a few issues but persevere as combat is different than expected but once you get used to it is very fun and rewarding game.

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS AS ONCE YOU GET USED TO DIFFERENT COMBAT STYLE IS SUPER FUN.

PROS

* Alot of enemy variety 150 enemies,50 bosses.
* There loads options for those that want a challenge to those who just want to enjoy the story.
* All characters are very different and unique.
* Abilitys are awesome as can change at any point when not in combat giving you ability try one skill if you not like then swap back.
* Graphics really pretty alot detail on world makes world interesting and makes you want to explore.
* Story really cool as kept  me entertained throughout.
* Tons of weapons,armor and you can customise with upgrades,build new armor,weapons,more.
* Has a nice feeling that makes you want to explore so many options and choices keeps game refreshing.

CONS

* Controls are fiddly at start such as during combat. 
* Menus are kinda awkward at first as there alot in game which may be daunting to some.

Here are all my links to my videos that I made while writing my review for this on my twitch.tv/ grimreapersage and uploaded to my YouTube grimreapersage

TOWER OF TIME PART 1 https://youtu.be/oq9oc7StuRU

TOWER OF TIME PART 2 https://youtu.be/OiydBjBbEVY

TOWER OF TIME PART 3 https://youtu.be/c0JU9vfrSDs