Video Game Review: Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

While much of the focus will be on Lara, she’s not the only beneficiary of this overhaul. The lush island of Yamatai looks tremendous as you progress, and the next-gen lighting really shines when reflecting the flickering of flames or flash of lightning. Between that, the weather effects and diversity of the locations, the island itself becomes a place you can’t help but want to explore thoroughly. And, oh yeah, Lara looks better than she ever has with more realistic looking features.

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Video Game Review: Fable Anniversary

One mechanic that does feel woefully out of place is the button-mashing fishing mini game. Here you’ll tap “A” to hook a fish, and then mash on it when the fish isn’t pulling (indicated by a small meter) to reel it in. Some of these encounters can drag on far too long, however, and we grew weary of the process long before we’d snagged all the goodies hiding beneath the surface.

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Video Game Review: Onslaught DLC

Based on the SD hats and whale-esque souvenirs in the gift shop, we’re guessing Bayview draws some inspiration as a small-scale version of Sea World (there’s even a tiny aquarium). It’s a bright map with loads of buildings to duck in and out of as a trolley slowly makes its way back and forth across the level, allowing for brave souls to ride along and try to pick off enemies. A couple of elevated positions also offer long lines of sight, allowing capable snipers to cover the middle.

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Video Game Review: Crimson Dragon

Most of the game is on rails, and when that’s the case things handle reasonably well. You navigate within your guided route via the left stick and can do barrel rolls by tapping the left and right bumpers, respectively. Aiming is down with the right stick, whether for straight shots or to paint targets, with the right trigger firing. You can also toggle between available weapons with the left trigger. On missions with a wingman, you can have him cover front (d-pad up) or back (d-pad down) as well as team up for a powerful combination attack (X). It’s not great, but it works.

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