Nicholas Kennedy's posts

10 October 2021 Nintendo

It’s impressive that something as charming, gorgeous, and lovingly constructed as Eastward even exists, even if some antiquated pacing bogs it down.

15 October 2021 Game Development

When Dinosaur Polo Club set out to make Mini Motorways, a follow-up to Mini Metro, they wanted to convey a message in the most impactful way possible.

27 January 2023 PC

The welcome remake of Dead Space brings the grimy, snarling sci-fi horror of the classic game into sharp new relief.

02 December 2022 PC

A gory horror game synthesised from many parts, The Callisto Protocol tries to invoke its influences while striving for something new.

23 November 2022 PC

An underwhelming plot and a lack of ideas has The Devil in Me feeling like a mild, self-sabotaging entry in The Dark Pictures series.

27 July 2022 PC

Madison uses every trick in the psychological horror toolkit to shock you out of your seat, though it loses itself at times.

12 November 2021 Nintendo

Battlefield 2042 attempts to distil everything about what first-person shooters have become in recent times, while also not committing to any single vision.

24 November 2021 Nintendo

Enchanting art direction and engaging themes make Death's Door more than just the straightforward, Zelda-inspired game it appears to be.

26 November 2021 PC

Len’s Island is an idyllic, welcoming take on the survival genre. But you’ll need to bring your own incentives for the long haul.

03 December 2021 PC

A beautiful game of movement, momentum, and emotional weight, Exo One is a deeply satisfying sci-fi experience.