When you're surrounded by a dozen armed baddies and bombarded by a hovering helicopter, however, making a quick getaway may be the best option. Rico's grappling hook is a real life saver in these circumstances. You might attach it to a nearby building and fling yourself onto a roof or grapple the ground and pull yourself out of harm's way. Read more
In search of pure unadulterated goofiness in a gargantuan pixel-crafted island some 1,000 square kilometres in size? Then look no further than Swedish developer Avalanche’s follow-up to its equally bonkers 2006 original. Featuring a welcome return from super agent Rico Rodriguez (complete with snazzy makeover), Just Cause 2 slings you into the action on to the fictional island of Panau in a hunt for your former mentor, pal and commanding officer, Tom Sheldon, now gone... Read more
So what exactly constitutes value in games anymore? Is it the flashy, high detailed visuals? The epic and over the top narratives? Or is it the gameplay? We’re kind of thinking the gameplay here, because after all, that’s what games are made for right? Unfortunately even with this in mind, so many games out there opt for amazing visual clarity coupled with a short lived, decent gameplay experience. Read more