I was given a review code on xbox one by publisher and developer Polarity Flow Adrian Zing @PolarityFlowDev

This is released in the UK on 17/04/2020 and in the UK priced at £14.99.

INTRODUCTION

Cryogear is a passionately hand crafted Metroidvania inspired pixel art platformer with a souls like mechanics set in a open world sci fi setting. Your clone G.3.4.R is ready to boot up! A unique journey into the world CRYOGEAR awaits you.

FEATURES

* 50 Sci-fi themed areas with varying environments.

* Lava,Floods,Fire,Ice,Pitfalls,Epic Boss fights, a plethora of evolving enemy types stand between you and your goals.

* Use Psi powers to shield yourself from danger and manipulate your surroundings or even your perception of time.

* Learn master 4 different weapons and all are unique.

* Spend harvested enemy energy to gain and improve your abilities from 4 different trees.

* Discover new armor,items,upgrades,gather crafting materials.

* Speedrun,New game +/++ to challenge veteran players.

* Casual mode for new players to Metroidvania games.

* Multiple endings,branching level layouts freedom to explore.

* Use these items to craft helper drones,powerful weapons spent consumables or recycle to fuel fastrr development.

PROS

* I loved the option to re map controls.

* 50 sci-fi themed areas with varying environments ranging from ice levels where you slide to lava bubbling up to kill you and desert levels where wingmd pushes you back.

* Music is cool sci-fi themed and suits game perfectly and is also kinda eerie in some places.

* Alot of customization options in terms weapons,skills some of the skills make you have longer breathing and also helps change some of the tools example you can make the hoverboard into a surfboard whoch is amazing.

* Even on casual mode you have full freedom to explore do what you want.

* Has a storage button in inventory which is great as you can travel back to storage bank at cost of enemies you get from killing enemies.

* Love how equipping armor makes stronger in certain ways and overall even on casual game gives you a challenge.

CONS

* The freedom sometimes hurts the game as nice be told go here rather than you explore on your own i did get lost multiple times.

* Wish the menu,crafting options had a tutorial as made it clearer which item needed to upgrade stuff this made me confused as would prefer named parts required could annoy some people.

OVERALL SCORE

I GIVE THIS GAME A SCORE OF 8.5/10

Has some issues they may put people off but persevere as this game is very fun and deep alot more than originally may think overall for the price you get alot of fun and gameplay value for the money of the game.

RECOMMENDED BUY

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I was given a review code for xbox one by keymailer.co publisher http://www.SometimesYou.com Developer USANIKSTD

This is released in the UK on 29/04/2020 and in the UK priced at £4.19.

INTRODUCTION

Active Neurons is a game that trains the player in spatial logical thinking. By controlling the power of thought,you must charge the neurons. The more the neurons are charged are charged,the healthier the brain becomes,the more of a fully fledged life the person will live.

Think,make a decision and look for the right path to the neurons in order to charge them.

FEATURES

* 120 Logical tasks.

* More than 15 types of unique mechanics.

* Meditative music that creates an additional atmosphere in the game.

* Support for colour blindness mode.

* Has a solution option so if you struggle or start getting frustrated which helps keep you calm.

PROS

* Music is very chilled and helps keep momentum of the game.

* 120 Logical tasks get you alot for your money.

* Support for colour blind is a nice option.

* Has alot of different mechanics for tasks such as,glass,teleporters,moveable objects.

* Simple controls you just use left stick.

* Very addictive gameplay found myself when failing tasks wanting to do one more try.

* Loved the solution option especially as only shows you but you still have to do it which can still be tricky as some puzzles hard.

CONS

* Very simple game as only use left stick and a button to reset and button to show solution.

* Can get annoying as some tasks are very difficult and gets frustrating.

* Replay ability may be a issue as none of the puzzles change when completed so no real urge to replay.

OVERALL SCORE

I GIVE THIS GAME A SCORE OF 7.5/10

Overall for the price is fun,easy achievement points if you interested in that. Very fun just gets annoying so play in bursts no real replay ability after you finish the game.

This is all from me streaming which helps i do reviews mixer.com/grimreapersage7

ACTIVE NEURONS PART 1 https://youtu.be/5ePaeSpeFo4

ACTIVE NEURONS PART 2 https://youtu.be/HcC6iv7lE7M

I was given a xbox one review code by @ElladaGames who are the publisher and developer is @TortugaTeam

This in the UK priced at £12.49 and in the UK released on 10/04/2020.

INTRODUCTION

Braveland Trilogy ia a turn based game inspired by old school strategies with hexagonal battlefield.The story will take place in a hand drawn world and cover many interesting places and characters.Various warriors will join your army of Archers,Scouts,Healers,Footman, Arbalesters and more.

FEATURES

* Turn based battles in old school style.

* Command your troops and defeat enemies in hand to hand battles.

* 50 Various warriors and creatures from Archers,Golems.

* Three story chapters each in unique corner of the world.

* Evolve your hero,find awesome artifacts,learn battle magic.

* Intense boss fights at end each story chapter.

* Hours of gameplay with 200 battles.

* High definition awesome illustrated cartoon.

PROS

* Graphics cool cartoony style.

* Alot of content for the price of the game.

* Simple mechanics in terms upgrading skills,units.

* Alot of different units that all different in terms of combat,movement.

* Like how every fight before takes place shows colour showing difficulty green – skulled.

* Music is retro cool.

* Three different storys in game.

* Each story very different to each other. Warrior – Control your team standard fantasy adventure. Ice Mage – Different looking map,talents to upgrade your army,different enemys and different units to control. Pirate Captain – You actually use the hero,different map,talents enemy units to use and chests give you option take money or XP.

CONS

* Simple combat may make some people get bored and wish it said all other story’s unlock able at start as changes game knowing this as all story’s play different.

OVERALL SCORE

I GIVE THIS GAME A SCORE OF 8.5/10

There is couple issues but 100% loved it buy it highly recommended great game.

Here all my videos from my streaming that used during my reviews mixer.com/grimreapersage7

Braveland trilogy pt 1 https://youtu.be/aVKqAqhD0Hk

Braveland trilogy pt 2 https://youtu.be/ap6N2vzX9zM

I was given a xbox one review code by publisher tiny build and developed by we’re five games.

This was released in the UK on 1/04/2020 and in the UK priced at £12.49.

However on writing this review it is now on GAMEPASS.

INTRODUCTION

Buckle up your back brace and fire up the delivery truck, its time to deliver! Join up to three of your friends and haphazardly get the job done in an interactive sandbox world.

Delivery attempted thats a Totally Reliable Delivery Service guarantee!.

FEATURES

* Local and online multiplayer: Go alone to ensure the safety of your deliverys or join friends to put teamwork to the test.

* Controlled Noodly Chaos: Unpredictable ragdoll physics meets snappy platforming.

* A world of distractions: Take a break explore world full of toys before going back to deliverys.

* Ragtag Crew: Customize your blue-collar workers and get your rear in game.

PROS

* Music very catchy nice.

* Has couch co-op and online.

* Alot of variety to delivery tasks.

* All vehicles handle different.

* Alot of customisation options.

* If you have game pass is free another reason own game pass day one free games.

CONS

* Single player was dull more fun with friends.

* Graphics were ok nothing great wierd look to characters and world.

* Was dull and only be played in short bursts.

* Physics for me biggest issue as lost count how many times ragdoll effect make me crash,fail deliverys.

OVERALL SUMMARY

I WOULD GIVE THIS GAME A SCORE OF 6/10

Overall for me got bored of the game the physics just annoyed me and even got girlfriend play it she got bored aswell.

In short bursts on the couch or online with mates it fun especially as on game pass so would say try it if you have game pass nothing to lose.

I was given a xbox one review code by publisher Dangen entertainment and is developed by Stegosoft games.

This was released in the UK on 26/03/2020 and is priced in the UK at £12.49.

INTRODUCTION

Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition is a 16 bit era, Japanese style role playing game. Take in the beauty of a magical world floating above the clouds then take on a menacing race of vampires hidden in the dark.

FEATURES

* Exploration Ara Fell us a world meant to be explored,jump,crawl,swim and even fly.

* Solve puzzles discover new locations filled with hidden treasure,secrets and adventure.

* Tactical combat choose specialised equipment and statistics to customize all characters to your play style.

* Character driven Ara Fell heroine sets on her quest to save her homeland and discovers a world of vibrant characters. Friends and villains alike are not who they seem as the stakes grow higher.

PROS

* Awesome sound,graphics love the retro 16 bit style.

* Story is great all characters have depth and personality.

* Combat is tactical but simple which is nice not to confusing,understand.

* World feels alive and interesting.

* Love the crafting and gathering of ingredients from the world.

* All characters have class system so can make them into what you want.

* Has alot of humour but can get dark at times.

* Game has decent length for price and many different difficulty options.

* Game has cool feature if you play on story mode and get killed by boss alot you can skip it insta kill awesome feature stops rage issues.

CONS

* Because of story mode insta kill option might upset some but you can toggle on/off and wierdly no BATTLE MUSIC sometimes music not match fight.

OVERALL SUMMARY

I GIVE THIS GAME A SCORE OF 9/10

I loved this highly recommended to everyone great game and price for retro fun.

I was given a review code for xbox one by developers Papercastle and is published by digeratidistribution.com

This was released in the UK on 14/02/2020 and in the UK priced at £14.24.

INTRODUCTION

Underhero is an rpg-platformer where the chosen hero has failed,an underling of the evil king reluctantly takes his place as the new hero. Use timing based combat to defeat enemies as you venture across the land face off against quirky bosses and save the Chestnut Kingdom from your own evil boss MR STITCHES.

FEATURES

* A side scrolling rpg adventure complete with lush pixel art cartoony aesthetics jump,slash,evade,talk,and bribe your way through a fantasy adventure with a satirical twist.

* Turn based combat without the turns! Precisely timed actions are your most powerful weapons.

* Soundtrack composed by Stijn Van Wakeren.

* Story full of humour and mysteries await.

PROS

* Cool graphics retro feel.

* Simple controls to learn they feel good.

* Wierd story and game but very compelling.

* Music awesome as you pick up tapes for different music retro very cool.

* Combat is very different but feels intuitive and refreshing.

* Coins used for upgrade skills and stuff.

* Has cool bribe option if enemy hard or unprepared you can pay them off.

* Has decent length for both story and to 100% it.

CONS

* Combat different and takes a while get used to.

OVERALL SUMMARY

I GIVE THIS GAME A SCORE OF 8.5/10

Overall all game is amazing and loved it but struggled alot at start as combat very different you have to learn visual signs as in jump,duck.

I would definitely recommend this 100% once learn different battle style is amazing.

I was given a review code for xbox one by developer Sixth Vowel and the publisher Blowfish Studios.

This was released in the UK on 24/03/2020 and in the UK priced at £19.99.

INTRODUCTION

Year 2199. Assemble an elite crew and make allies as factions of the Galactic Congress grapple to determine a future for humanity’s space colonies. In this sci fi tactical rpg command Piethams squad through turn based battles strategize ideal positions to decimate foes in 24 hand crafted stages your choices could save us from extinction.

FEATURES

* 24 hand crafted levels.

* 30+ Melee,Ranged weapons.

* Destructible cover keeps you on toes.

* Eight different recruit able companions.

* Seven diverse factions with there own weapons to unlock.

PROS

* Graphics very nice and detailed.

* Loads of very different guns,melee options.

* Seven different factions to meet which offer their own weapons perks.

* Destructible cover meaning you cant hide makes you stay alert.

* All characters have very different skills,powers.

* Like the sci fi setting story good as all voiced.

CONS

* Story feels like has been told many times before.

* Moving characters not in combat feels clunky on a controller.

* Had turn off kill cam as when used seems to lag or drop frames.

* Optimisation feels wanting used a xbox one x seemed to be very clunky in movement and lag,frame drop when using skills and menus everything not smooth on console,controller.

OVERALL SUMMARY

I GIVE THIS GAME A SCORE OF 6/10

Overall game looks great has good ideas but feels lacking needs tweaking optimizing to make this game as good as could be.

I was given a xbox one review code by keymailer.co on behalf of publisher @Deck13Spotlight and developed by Playwood project.

This was released in the UK on 24/03/2020 and in the UK priced at £16.74.

INTRODUCTION

Experience a living,breathing tabletop video game that invites the player into a miniature universe full of small adventures set in a beautifully handcrafted diorama battle boards inspired by Norse mythology to honour the Vikings.

Wartile is a cool down based game that keeps the action flowing with ample opportunities to plan your moves.Although it contains the strategic elements from turn based games a mixture of slow down features and cool down based gameplay maintains the tension of battle.

FEATURES

* All characters are awesome and game boards great feels different all hand made feel.

* 6 characters all very different looks and play styles.

* Story very good as all voiced all characters aswell.

PROS

* Graphics are awesome as characters look exactly like miniature figures.

* Six characters all play,look different.

* Story all voiced and interesting to hear.

* Simple mechanics in terms of looking at stats for weapons,everything.

* Alot of depth to different builds play styles.

* No permadeath if you die you can replay levels.

* Not alot of levels but you can replay levels at harder difficulties in amount enemies and their level.

* Alot of different skills and cards to equip each characters.

CONS

* Would have been good have a level editor or co op.

* Would have liked better control of camera so ability see whole map and sometimes menus not as easy to navigate as could have been.

OVERALL SUMMARY

I WOULD GIVE THIS GAME A SCORE OF 8.5/10

Overall I liked this game very much had some issues like camera and could benefited from tutorial but still new to genre.

I would recommend this game very pretty and interesting story and mechanics.

This is from me streaming which i do during reviews mixer.com/grimreapersage7

Wartile part 1 https://youtu.be/MFX3_SB0tXc

Wartile part 2 https://youtu.be/0iG7DNY096w

I was give a review code for xbox one by pqube.co.uk who are the publisher and developed by Anti Gravity game studios.

This was released on the 20/03/2020 in the UK and priced in the UK at £10.74.

INTRODUCTION

Hell is at our gates! Rise up as one of the mighty Hell Warders,an ancient order of heroes with unique powers and abilities to resist the demon hordes head on. Push back wave after wave of hell-spawn with an arsenal of weapons, rip apart their fearsome commanders with powerful hero skills,and deploy your army of knights,archers,mages to bring the fight back to hell.

FEATURES

* Action rpg meets tower defense control powerful heroes unleash devastating abilities deploy units.

* Three unique and diverse heroes with all own abilities and skills.

* Create your defenses set up and upgrade and position them on the fly.

* Fight loads demons from towering monsters to small demons.

* Upgrade your units and heroes with powerful artifacts.

PROS

* Graphics very nice world has a dirty feel as feels lived in.

* Story very good interesting.

* Character upgrade and also unit upgrade nice and simple to understand.

* Love fact you can place upgrade units on the fly.

* Alot of levels very good value for money.

* Alot of different units all cost different and they are good/bad at certain points.

CONS

* Frame rate was kinda choppy even on a xbox one x.

* Levels are kinda dull feels as the waves are little bit to long.

* Feels as your character has no real impact when you use skills,weapons.

* Kinda dull overall.

OVERALL SUMMARY

I GIVE THIS GAME A SCORE OF 6/10

Overall has some nice ideas but just feels lacking and got bored playing it and felt could have been better.

I was given a xbox one review code by developer and publisher Wide Right Interactive llc.

This is released in the UK on 24/03/2020 and in the UK priced at £12.49.

INTRODUCTION

Freedom finger is a music driven,side scrolling shooter that sends you blasting across 40 levels of crazy cartoon action.

FEATURES

* 40 levels of crazy cartoon action.

* Fully voiced animated story starring Nolan North, John Dimaggio, Sam Reigel and Eric Bawza.

* Soundtrack features original music by Aesop Rock and licensed tracks from Red Fang, METZ, Power trip, Com Truise, Ty Segall, Makeup and Vanity set, Drab Majesty, John Maus, Vektroid, Danimal Cannon and many more.

* 13 crazy worlds to enjoy.

PROS

* Music is awesome suits game perfectly.

* Love the crazyness of the game never know what to expect.

* Alot of levels in campaign.

* Arcade mode lets you play levels might missed from campaign.

* Voices in game are awesome so funny.

* Love the fact you grab enemys throw them and some change your rate of fire.

* Graphics art style are great retro so wierd different enemys.

* Story is completely insane and so fun.

* Love the options you get in game from health to having censor options you can even activate a infinite health option.

CONS

* Game is very full on might upset some people and can be repetitive.

OVERALL SUMMARY

I gave this game a score 9/10

This game might not be for everyone and can be repetitive.

This game is so crazy and addictive that i loved every minute of the game 100% recommended to everyone wants a fun bat shit crazy game buy this.