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Hey folks, I'm Ash and I dug into Little Nightmares 3's demo as a complete newcomer to see if it's worth playing without any of the backstory - and to break down what it does well, and where it falls flat on its face.
How dark is too dark?
The first thing that stood out to me is just how dark the game is - not thematically, but literally. The recommended settings make most areas so pitch black that you barely see what you're doing. That's not spooky atmosphere, it's just annoying. So make sure to bump up the gamma and you'll get all of that creepy atmosphere while actually being able to see weird stuff like... whatever this is!
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Do you like being crushed by giant women wielding swords? If so, understandable - and boy have I got a game for you. Moros Protocol is a gritty sci-fi roguelite - think Dead Space meets Doom - with crunchy combat, a world that's quite literally oozing atmosphere, and a persistent annoyance in a mechsuit who's somehow thicker than a bowl of oatmeal after you’ve dumped in four extra scoops.
Hey folks, I’m Ash, and with Moros Protocol launching soon, I dove into the demo to see what it's really packing, and whether it's actually worth your time.
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It’s been 15 years since StarCraft 2 launched, and honestly, I still think it has the best RTS campaign ever made. Hey there, I’m Ash, and today I want to break down what makes it so special, and why it’s still worth playing all these years later.
A gentle push
The biggest problem most RTS campaigns face is getting players out of their base. Left unchecked, most of us will just sit tight, build up a deathball, and then steamroll across the whole map. The usual solution is a timer - and while that works, using it too often can make the gameplay feel stressful. Players need some time to breathe, after all.
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Four years ago, Darkest Dungeon 2 launched as one of the most controversial sequels in recent memory - Epic exclusivity, drastically different gameplay, and a community split down the middle.
Hey folks, I'm Ash, and I completely missed all of it! So today I'm jumping in with fresh eyes to answer one simple question: is Darkest Dungeon 2 actually worth your time?
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Godbreakers is an upcoming action-roguelike with snappy combat, flashy visuals, and one of the weirdest settings I’ve seen in a while - a post-apocalyptic world where the sand has gained sentience and basically won the war against humanity. So yeah... we're off to good start.
Hi there, I'm Ash and I've spent the past few days digging through the freshly released demo, and I think this one really has potential. So let me show you what makes Godbreakers stand out, what still needs work, and why you might want to give it a try.
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Remember Helldivers 2’s chaotic launch? The bugs, the queues, the balance nightmares? Well, it's July 2025 - and now we've got space squids, orbital flamethrowers, megacities, and also... yep, still bugs and balance nightmares.
Hey folks, I'm Ash and today I'll be checking in on one of the most chaotic co-op shooters out there. It's been about a year and a half since launch, so let's take a look at how Helldivers 2 has evolved, what's been fixed, what's still hilariously broken, and whether now's the right time to go through the rigorous five-minute training regime and dive in?
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Deep Rock Galactic has a reputation for being one of the best co-op shooters ever made... but seven years after launch, does it still hold up? I had no idea, so I jumped back in to find out. I wanted to see how the gameplay feels today, how the new gear and missions shake things up, and whether the solo experience is actually worth your time. And of course, we’ll talk about the stuff it still gets wrong.
Greetings and welcome friend. I'm Ash, and let's dig in - pun very much intended - and see if this game still rocks!
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Every so often, a game launches with sky-high expectations and a massive fanbase, only for its wings to bug out and send the whole thing crashing to the ground. Think No Man's Sky or Cyberpunk - games that had everything going for them... except an actually finished product.
In late 2022, Darktide was supposed to be the next evolution of Vermintide 2's phenomenal co-op formula. We're talking tighter combat, deeper customization, bigger levels, and all the juicy Warhammer 40k flavored grimdark you could possibly want. But what we got... was a mess.
So what happened to Darktide? And how did it claw its way back into the light?
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I put a frankly embarrassing amount of hours into the first Monster Train, and by the time I completed all of the difficulty levels I was convinced I was done for good. So when I saw that Monster Train 2 is almost here, I barely even blinked. Been there, done that. Whatever. But then I randomly tried the demo - and five hours later... yeah. It turns out I'm very much so not done!
Monster Train 2 has wisely stuck to the original's formula, and just made everything bigger, better and more intricate. And honestly? It kinda blew me away! Greetings and welcome friends, I'm Ash and today I'd like to show you what exactly hooked me, what's new in Monster Train 2, and why you might want to jump aboard.
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"You Should Try" is a series of articles where I showcase a game I really enjoy while explaining what exactly makes it so much fun. This can be any game: new or old, action or strategy, indie or AAA. The only requirement is that it has to be something I've found myself obsessed with and in need of sharing with the world.
Today I think you should try Project Zomboid - in my humble opinion, easily the best zombie survival game ever made. With a tense and immersive atmosphere, a massive world to explore and inevitably ruin, countless hordes of zombies to squabble against, as well as a high degree of customization, Project Zomboid simply has it all! So if you would like to experience a zombie sandbox game without equal, allow me to show you why you should give Project Zomboid a try.