Jake_Fillery

I've been having an absolute blast in Black Ops 7 Zombies, that it's hard to put down. The return of the OG crew provides so much life to the DNA of Zombies that makes every match as hillarious as it is filled with excitement for what comes next. Ashes of the Damned is an exceptional launch map, and paired with the grind for Augments and Camos, mixed with the epic formula and gameplay loop, makes this one impossible to stop playing, even deep into the high rounds!

I've also been enjoying the games of Multiplayer I've tried, with fast-paced action and absurdly rapid TTK that makes every life short lived, but filled with action. The maps are fun, the weapons are smooth, and the Perks harness incredible power for every loadout to be unique.

Black Ops 7 is a step in the right direction for Treyarch in terms of Multiplayer and Zombies, but it's marked down somewhat by a Campaign that's completely uninteresting and seems completely out of place in comparison to the stellar and rich narrative of Black Ops 2.

Marvel Rivals is a carefully constructed Hero Shooter that takes all the right lessons from previous versions of the genre. Combining the Hero Shooter genre with some iconic heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe is a recipe for greatness, and each game is addictive and unique for its multitude of characters, evolving meta, and extremely fun play styles.

Black Ops is back and better than ever, with highly engaging multiplayer that spoils players thanks to its range of loadout options and omnimovement, which truly changes how players head into each fast-paced combat scenario. The Zombies mode is also Treyarch back at its heights, providing fast and challenging rounds with plenty to do to pass the time, like easter eggs and camo grinds. Where Black Ops 6 falls a tad is in the Multiplayer maps, lack of a decent anti-cheat, and the punishment of SBMM.

Silent Hill 2 (2024) was my introduction to the series, so I can't judge it as a remake, just as a game that I jumped into blind and terrified, and it certainly did not disappoint. Silent Hill 2 is disturbing, thought-provoking, intense, and a whole lot of fun. Investigating the town, solving puzzles, fighting monsters, and understanding the rich depth of characters, was something I still think about, and eagerly has me wanting more Silent Hill.

I've never been one for turn-based combat, but Baldur's Gate 3 eased me into an enjoyable experience that has me coming back for more. Experimenting with the different parties and ways to fight, and discovering new adventures within the expansive world and the characters within, Baldur's Gate 3 is infinitely replayable and immersive for fantasy fans.

Glitches aside, Batman: Arkham Shadow builds from the established Batman Arkham lore, celebrates Batman: Arkham Origins and forges its own identity where players can become the Batman for themselves in VR. The immersion in VR is like no other, and Batman: Arkham Shadow proves just that by transcending the possibilities of Arkham combat into the hands of players to craft sheer brilliance with each virtual punch and counter.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle feels like the perfect blend of MachineGames' Wolfenstein mixed with Steven Spielberg's flair. From a narrative perspective, The Great Circle works as a treat to aid the original trilogy of Indy's adventures, and Troy Baker's performance is exceptionally well-spirited for Indiana Jones. The complex and rewarding puzzles, mixed with the crazed combat and stealth, compliments the series with an identity of its own.

Batman: Arkham Asylum might have been to many, an introduction to the Batman mythos at DC. The way Batman: Arkham Asylum perfectly captures the atmosphere and the characters involved in the Batman lore makes it a treat for all who play it to witness. It's the perfect example of a comic book done right in video game format, as the Metroidvanian style solidifies an exceptional experience for 2009, as does the fluid combat.