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  • Starfield: In Space There’s Nowhere to Hide (The Flaws)

    Starfield: In Space There’s Nowhere to Hide (The Flaws)

    Starfield, Bethesda’s first new IP in 25 years, faced high expectations following Fallout 76. The game, set in space, struggles with its vast scope, featuring numerous unremarkable, procedurally generated worlds. Character development is lacking, with uninspiring followers and disconnected factions. The focus on exploration overshadows deeper storytelling, leaving players craving more cohesive and engaging experiences.

    Michael Deakin

    25th Jan 2024
    Video Games
    8bitsandbobs, Bethesda, Game Review, Starfield
  • Persona 5 Royal: Falling Short of the Crown

    Persona 5 Royal: Falling Short of the Crown

    112 hours and 34 minutes played of Persona 5 Royal (P5R) and as the credits roll and the post game cutscene plays I am left with two slightly conflicting feelings: relief and frustration.  The former of those feelings is easy to explain, it’s the relief that it’s finally over. As I get older and my…

    Michael Deakin

    31st Mar 2023
    Video Games
    8bitsandbobs, Game Review, Gaymer, JRPG, LGBT, P5R, Persona 5: Royal
  • Chained Echoes: A Love Letter

    Chained Echoes: A Love Letter

    Playing Chained Echoes is like going to see a band you idolised in your youth. You go in wanting, and expecting, to see them play the hits – all the songs that made you fall in love with them all those years ago; and they do. However in between the songs you’ve heard a thousand…

    Michael Deakin

    29th Jan 2023
    Video Games
    8bitsandbobs, Chained Echoes, Game Review, JRPG, Review
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