Review: Whispering Willows

Whispering Willows
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Cost
$9.99
Format
Digital
Size
2.24 GB
Available On
Xbox ONE [Reviewed]
Release Date
8/12/15
Developer
Abstraction Games
Publisher
Abstraction Games
Modes
Single

PROS:
1) Fantastic visuals coupled with a haunting soundtrack
2) An intriguing story fleshed out by well written collectible notes
3) Entertaining from beginning to end

CONS:
1) Can be completed in less than 3 hours
2) Completely linear with no replay value

8.0
Excellent

 

Review: The Swindle

The Swindle
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Cost
$14.99
Format
Digital
Size
650.5 MB
Available On
Xbox ONE [Reviewed]
Release Date
8/7/15
Developer
Carbon
Publisher
Curve Digital
Modes
Single

PROS:
1) Excellent graphics and music that captures 19th century steampunk London perfectly
2) Deep rewarding gameplay

CONS:
1) Steep difficulty curve
1) Procedurally generated levels sometimes present impassable situations

9.0
Phenominal

 

Review: Bridge Constructor

Bridge Constructor
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Cost
$9.99
Format
Digital
Size
279.19 MB
Available On
Xbox ONE [Reviewed]
Release Date
8/21/15
Developer
Clockstone STUDIO
Publisher
Headup Games
Modes
Single

PROS:
1) Some fun to be had in small does

CONS:
1) Unrealistic and inconsistent physics
2) Lazy port of a 3 year old game
3) Atrocious UI

5.0
Dull

 

Review: Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings

Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings
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Cost
$19.99
Format
Digital
Size
887.68 MB
Available On
Xbox ONE [Reviewed], PS4
Release Date
8/14/15
Developer
Metalhead Software Inc.
Publisher
Metalhead Software Inc.
Modes
Single, Local Mulitplayer

PROS:
1) Fast paced games
2) Easy to pick up even for Baseball novices
2) 100 difficulty levels makes game accessible to all skill levels

CONS:
1) Player graphics a little rough
2) No online mode

8.0
Excellent

 

Review: Q.U.B.E. Director’s Cut

Q.U.B.E. Director’s Cut
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Cost
$9.99
Format
Digital
Size
1.28 GB
Available On
Xbox ONE [Reviewed]
Release Date
7/24/2015
Developer
Grip Games
Publisher
Grip Games
Modes
Single

PROS:
1) Almost perfect learning curve
2) Simple intuitive controls
3) Good puzzle Variety

CONS:
1) A little too Portal inspired
2) Poor ball physics

8
Excellent

 

Review: The Bridge

The Bridge
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Cost
$9.99
Format
Digital
Size
428.82 MB
Available On
Xbox ONE [Reviewed], Xbox 360, PC
Release Date
8/14/2015
Developer
The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Publisher
The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Modes
Single Player

PROS:
1) Beautiful pencil shaded graphics
2) Well implemented original gameplay mechanics
3) Well paced game progression

CONS:
1) Straight port with no new content
2) Controls sluggish at times
3) Music and SFX minimal

7.5
Good