We're a bit late with this one, but we still want to know your thoughts on one of this month's best games. We are, of course, talking about Unicorn Overlord — the strategy RPG from Vanillaware. The title was always going to be somewhat niche in terms of appeal, but those who have played it will know how finely crafted an experience it is.
What We Played #645 – Unicorn Overlord, New Star GP & Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
17.03.2024 - 12:21 / thesixthaxis.com / Nathan Drake / New Star
This week the big question has been just what the hell Warner Bros. have managed to do with the Arkham/Batman franchise after the unsurprising failure of Suicide Squad to revive the series’ fortunes. For the record, Suicide Squad is well worth playing just to experience the storyline and the characters, but as a long-term live-service game it leaves a lot to be desired. It’s clear that live service is no longer the golden goose the industry thought it was, and with more games battling for our multiplayer hours, including a batch of thoroughly great free-to-play titles, the outlook has to change. Hopefully it’s in the player’s interests, rather than in the shareholders’.
I’ve been playing a heap of things this week, but Unicorn Overlord has been the top of the list, with a remarkable tactical RPG that’s up there with the best of them. Alongside that, there’s been a lot of New Star GP, particularly in split-screen multiplayer, as well as the usual spot of Monster Hunter Rise.
There might have been other things, but Destiny 2 continues to rules the roost in Tuffcub’s house, so let’s move swiftly on to Ade, who wrapped up his reviews of Contra: Operation Galuga and Manic Mechanics this week. Also, he played more Skull and Bones, saying, “My pirate empire is getting pretty mighty now!”
Jason can’t tell you what he’s played, and I know what it is and I’m not telling either. Aran has played Rise of The Ronin, and you can check his preview for his initial thoughts on it.
Nick P has mostly been on FF7 Rebirth with a smidgen of Helldivers 2 and Dead by Daylight. Nic B has also been sweeping up in FF7 Rebirth and playing through story bits with his wife, “which is great fun. It’s such an excellent game, I hope everyone else is enjoying it too!”
Jim followed up his fling with the recent Tomb Raider I-III Remastered collection and decided to pick up Lara Croft’s latest trilogy where he left off with Shadow of the Tomb Raider. He says, “Although these reboots were likened to the Uncharted series, I’ve always found that to be a lazy comparison. Shadow of the Tomb Raider focuses on exploration, survival, and puzzles way more than Nathan Drake’s adventures and in some aspects it definitely trumps the Uncharted games.”
It wasn’t all about raiding tombs though, as he continues, “I also picked up Sea of Stars after taking a year-long break from JRPGs. It’s a near perfect modernisation of the genre with engaging turn-based battles and lots to explore. The story hasn’t quite hooked me though I’m hoping it will start to now I’m a few hours in.”
Gamoc played Highwater for review. Also some Midnight Suns, which has become one of his favourite games in years, saying, “I really want a sequel!”
Steve has had a hectic week so he’s only
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