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Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the all new 8 bit inspired Shovel Knight!!
It's pretty much obvious now that all third party WiiU support has vanished so what is there to look forward to besides first party games? Well theres a couple of indies scattered around such as Blok Drop U,Ittle Dew,Stick It To The Man, and SHOVEL KNIGHT!!!
Shovel Knight?!? It sounds dumb but just watch the video above this text and read all the astonishing reviews. Even IGN said during their Game Scoop that it was a serious contender for Game Of The Year and the reviews certainly make it out to be. It's a true testament to the power of old school gaming and how it should never be forgotten and Cobrainon Games also said that you should buy BOTH versions because this one is essential on the go. Who knew the indie hit of 2014 would be on the WiiU?
Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the all new top down twinstick zombie shooter How To Survive!
There's been a lot of buzz around How To Survive for the WiiU lately mainly because it's gonna be a port of an overlooked zombie survival game that came out back in December and it's gonna be published by 505 Games. Yep, the same guys that made Sniper Elite for the WiiU without any multiplayer,DLC,or co-op. Ya you guys are really trying to support the WiiU here. Anyway let's see what the critics think about:How To Survive!
Unfortunately How To Survive contains little to no improvements of the old 360,PS3,and PC versions. Critics like Digitally Downloaded complained about the game being nothing more than a little bit of dumb fun and nothing more then that. Nintendo Life also said that the game trying to be in the middle of the chaotic zombie frenzied shooter genre and the open world survival genre doesn't help it that much actually. While it's one of the better versions of the game,How To Survive still falls flat. Better luck next time Evo Software.
Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is Ubisoft's all new hacking IP Watch Dogs!!
Let's face it. E3 2012 was a bummer. No next gen console announcements, still very little information about the WiiU, and pretty much every game there was a sequel. And then Ubisoft had their conference and a wild Watch Dogs appeared which pretty much blew everyone's mind apart. And after 2 years it's finally out. Let's get into the good news and the bad about Watch Dogs.
OK so Watch Dogs isn't the big explosive epic that we saw at E3 although it does have it's moments. As Videogamer.com pointed out even key points in the trailer don't match with the final game. But let's cut to the chase now, is Watch Dogs a good game or not? Yes it has a 82 on Metacritic and despite from only getting 1 10\10 from a major publication it has been praised for it's unique and creative multiplayer modes,shooting mechanics, and great moments and setpieces. However the game has some dumb moments that even the parody show Clueless Gamer pointed out as everything is Chicago is connected by only one network.
Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the all new Spider Man video game!
Beenox's track record has been starting to fall apart lately. In 2011 they released Spider Man:Edge Of Time a rather generic uninspired take on Spidey's ventures. Believe it or not the highest score was a 6. Then 2012 rolled around and Beenox released yet another Spider Man game. While this one was definitely better than Edge Of Time it still wasn't up to par with the good ol Spidey days especially Spider Man 2 on the PS2. Will the new Amazing Spider Man 2 fill the niche? Let's find out.
Looks like The "ever so amazing" Spider Man has fallen to some bad reviews. In fact it's nearly up to par with the movie (post coming sunday) and has gotten some really piss poor statements from GameInformer,IGN and Gametrailers alike. Maybe it's the repetitive missions, clunky menus, and glitchy placement overall. Either way skip this spider.
Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is Ubisofts all new platformer RPG Child Of Light!!!
One of the surprise announcements from Gamescom 2013 was Ubisoft's beautiful Child Of Light. Unlike the other game they announced Fighter Within, Child Of Light was looked on with great praise and hype even before it came out due to the team working on it (Ubisoft Montreal AKA the guys who made a bunch of great Ubisoft games such as Assassin's Creed,Splinter Cell,and Watch Dogs) Let's see if the talent and the hype is really brimming in the right places.
Apparently Child Of Light is a miniature indie masterpiece. Dacotah Reviews praised it for it's welcoming to newcomers gameplay as it is not a turn based RPG or a real time one, (which sounds confusing if you ask me) IGN for the visual display and breathtaking artwork,and The Digital Fix for it's great lengthy amounts of content. Unfortunately the game has somewhat of an annoying plot as everything is a tongue twister and rhymes, but you kind of have to expect that when you're playing a game crafted like a fairy tale. And getting acclaim like one too.
Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the sequel to Nes Remix!!
Even though Nes Remix was kind of shyed down by critics, it has become a hit amongst WiiU owners. Leaderboards are crowded and the game has amassed an impressive fanbase. It may be the best selling Eshop game of all time! So is Nes Remix a one trick pony? Lets find out!!
Apparently it does. It has a Metacritic score about ten points higher than the original and has been praised for it's assortment of new games,new direction,and overall creative features. Some of the games are weak but most critics like Destructoid and Game Revolution have praised that the strongest ones propel the sequel to new heights. Now that's impressive!
Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the next LEGO game!
The LEGO games have always suffered their fair share of problems. While LEGO Marvel Superheroes pales in comparison to LEGO Batman and LEGO Star Wars they still have their fair share of glitches,repetitivity, and sometimes a weak story. But will that all change with The Hobbit? Lets find out!!
LEGO The Hobbit has a 75 on Metacritic. So while it's not one of the LEGO games you should go out and buy this instant it has plenty of interesting features to keep you invested. Like side quests, puzzles, and locations! And since it's a LEGO game there's always gonna be a lot of awesome hidden easter eggs aswell. However the story seems disjointed as said by IGN and VideoGamer gave it a 6 for it's easy difficulty.
Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is Donkey Kong!
Although Donkey Kong is still a relevant franchise today thanks to Donkey Kong Country:Returns for the Wii which was great but really friggin hard it's had some troubles. It had a lousy overhyped appearance at VGX and was delayed 4 months ahead. Let's see if all this trouble is Nintendo's business or we are just going bananas.
Nope. We are definitely getting ahold of ourselves. Donkey Kong Country Returns:Tropical Freeze is anything somebody could have asked for from a Donkey Kong game. All the way from precise controls, HD graphics, varied enemy types, challenging but entertaining boss battles and great level structure Donkey Kong doesn't really have something to hate about. It's gotten 3 tens from critics like Cobrainon Games, Gaming Age, and Destructoid and has an 82 on Metacritic. This one's definitely a keeper.
Overall get this game! Go now!!
Donkey Kong Country Returns:Tropical Freeze is rated E.
Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the all new The Lego Movie based Videogame!
Lego games have always had a certain amount of charm and a pedigree for being good ever since the open-world actually story-based Lego Batman 2. However all hasn't been perfect as now Lego games face their biggest villain yet. (Not Mr.Business) Movie based titles.
However The Lego Movie Videogame isn't all that half bad. Sure it doesn't have an open-world and is really repetitive and monotonous during some parts but the Lego particle effects and cutscenes from the actual movie keep the hype train going and make the film actually somewhat more enjoyable according to Post Arcade and Toronto Sun.
Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the all new Wii Fit U!
Wii Fit was necessarily a hit because of the all new Balance Board gimmick and the Wii selling like hotcakes at the time but it feels like no one really wants a new Wii Fit. It's not like Nintendo can never knock anything out of the park but Wii Party U was also a sequel and received lukewarmly so let's check it out.
A lot of people (critics and Nintendo fans alike) find it weird that Nintendo is putting resources into a Wii Fit instead of a new WiiU IP. Wii U Fit is not a bad game in any point or means and there are some enjoyable parts but overall it's more of the same as critics such as GamesRadar and MetroGameCentral have said. You also have to buy a Balance Board so it's 90 bucks. Now I know why Polygon gave it a 4.5\10.
Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is an all new way to play your classic Nintendo games on the HD screen!
NES Remix was one of the plentiful ambitious game announcements from the latest Nintendo Direct. It was also bundled with Hyrule Warriors,Kirby Triple Deluxe,Yoshi's New Island, and Dr.Luigi. The problem is the big surprise of the night Hyrule Warriors won't come out until late 2014 so we really have nothing to keep us busy as no new games pretty much come out this month. So let's take a look at NES Remix. Let's see if it's worth your time.
Unlike Super Mario 64,Goldeneye 64,Metal Gear Solid,and Starcraft NES games somewhat stand the test of time. You can still find fun in classics like Contra and Jackal. Unfortunately most of these titles aren't given any HD treatment. So NES Remix is here to help. NES Remix is pure nostalgia and in that regard it shines as plenty of critics such as Destructoid,IGN and Vandal Online have said. Unfortunately the game is 15 bucks as grained on by The Escapist and Joystiq who called it a downright scam. The problem is probably that NES Remix has no depth. But if you still don't own a NES, this might be the way to go.
Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today the new Assassins Creed DLC!
Last time Ubisoft delved deep into the DLC universe of Assassin's Creed it made The Tyranny Of George Washington for Assassins Creed 3. That was a weird one. The episodes were received mostly positive for their cool powers and gameplay but their were a lot of criticisms over the bonkers story and wonky AI. Now Ubisoft is dealing with DLC using an all new character. Let's see how this is.
As stated by Destructoid this is definitely better than the George Washington DLC by having a polished engine and world, a cool story, and interesting characters. Unfortunately it's a little bit dry for it's own good and seems small with little ideas or concepts too improve on. We can only find out till Episode 2 but right now
Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the all new Mario!
A lot of gamers might call it Microsoft's week due to the all new Xbox One but it seems like Nintendo might beat them out with their new Mario Party:Island Tour,Super Mario 3D World, and Legend Of Zelda:Link Between Worlds. I am not kidding. This is Nintendo's strongest week in nearly a decade. But without further ado let's get into it. While not as amazing as the classic Super Mario 64 was this new Super Mario 3D World is a damn good try at it. It's gotten countless perfect scores and been called the greatest next gen game of this year by Edge. It's colorful,amusing and downright fun as hell. This game alone justifies a WiiU. (Cited:Edge,Giant Bomb,Game Reactor Sweden) Super Mario 3D World is rated E.
Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the new Wii Party!
For many families Wii Party,Wii Fit and Wii Music was the thing that got the Wii going for them and became the go to game because of it's fun, creative and quirky minigames. Wii Party was'nt really much to begin with but now Nintendo wants to make another one for the WiiU. We all know how Game & Wario went and it's blatantly obvious that Wii Party U is just meh. Yes that's right and I don't think I really offended anyone. Even critics agree with me. Some more than others like how Shacknews gave it a 3\10 while Lazygamer gave it a 65. It's because that Wii Party U is uninspired and boring compared to hit classics, it's formed over quantity vs quality and how there is only a few good minigames. Overall do not get this game unless you really want to. Wii Party U is rated E.
Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the new Call Of Duty!
Call Of Duty Ghosts is not supposed to be an invigoration into the franchise due to Call Of Duty being the biggest friggin video game franchise in the world. However it's trying not to be a fresh skin of paint due to it starting a new miniseries. The Call Of Duty games have always been known for being ambitious. Let's see how this one is shall we?
Unlike Black Ops 2 which excelled in minor details Call Of Duty Ghosts tries to make many new modes,features,loadouts,accessories,and more. According to critics this new Call Of Duty's main complaint is how these new features actually do not affect the overall game. Besides the extinction mode which is a stinker (Cited:Rev3Games) Most of these things do little to affect the overall experience. It's probably why it got a 5\10 from Destructoid and a 74 on Metacritic. It's not a bad game and not certainly a horrific failure it's just the weakest entry in the Cod franchise due to it's weaknesses. Which are certainly strong in that regard. But if you are a regular COD fanboy this will probably do little to affect the hours you will have with this game.
Overall if you want to get this game really bad just get it now but if you want it a little bit wait for Black Friday.
Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the new Assassin's Creed!
Assassin's Creed is one of the world's biggest video game franchises to date and boy it took a lot of luck. The first Assassin's Creed came out back in 2007. It was nothing special and was a sleeper hit. But it sold well and it got a sequel. One more game was made until Assassin's Creed turned into an annual franchise with a different setting and time period each game. Now Assassin's Creed is a behemoth from it's spectacular writing,intense action and immense open-worlds to explore. Let's hope Black Flag delivers just that.
As said by many critics like IGN,Vandal Online, and Game Trailers Black Flag is a fantastic game. It realized it's mistakes from the ambitious misstep that was Assassin's Creed 3 and now it's back and better than ever. GRYonline called it the Red Dead Redemption for the pirate genre and the writing is top-notch and not slow-paced like Assassin's Creed 3. A step in the right direction I must say.
Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the new Batman!
In 2011 Rocksteady released Batman:Arkham City a sequel to the hit Batman Arkham Asylum that was a surprise among gamers and among Warner Bros. There had never been a good Batman before than and Warner Bros had just had a hit among gamers. And boy were they gonna cash in. Unfortunately Rocksteady fell silent and did not create a sequel to Arkham Asylum. However Warner Bros moved the project to their Montreal studio. Is it the game fans have always been asking for? This one adds a portable version and a multiplayer mode. Let's find out.
Batman Arkham Origins:
Probably the best compliment that has been given by critics for Arkham Origins is that nothing has changed. WB Games Montreal has had a field day invigorating the franchise but with few innovations and surprises so there would be no negative reception. The plot is somewhat generic as Gamespot said and is pretty predictable but beating up bad guys is as fun as ever including the edition of the new multiplayer mode and detective mode features. Many critics loved Arkham Origins. It doesn't have Rocksteady's footsteps anymore but is a solid edition for the franchise.
Overall get this game if you want it. If you are on the fence you might want to wait till Black Friday or something like that if you are trying to save money for a new console.
Batman Arkham Origins:Blackgate
This game despite being somewhat of a port is not your average Batman. It's made in a 2.5D MetriodVania style sort of way and is a disappointment from critics. It has a 67 on Metacritic and has gotten a 6\10 from GameInformer. Critics said it falls apart and gets worse as it goes and worst of all it has nothing to call it's own. While it may not be a bad game it's certainly something you do not need to shell 50+ dollars for.
Batman Arkham Origins and Batman Arkham Origins:Blackgate is rated T.
Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the remastered WiiU version of Deus Ex!
Nowadays there isn't a lot of third party support for the WiiU especially if you are a hardcore gamer. The last few big triple A games such as Saints Row,Grand Theft Auto and annual sports series such as NHL or FIFA did not come out on the WiiU and Nintendo has been using all their might to make sure the WiiU succeeds. Well despite the dire financial situations Square Enix is in they are now releasing Deus Ex for the WiiU. Let's see if it's any good. Well now Nintendo only fans can have a field day. NintendoWorldReport gave this a 10\10 even though they did not change the crappy mechanics of the boss battles as VideoGamerTV said. At least they tried though. But Deus Ex is still an amazing game. It's plot is insanely gripping, it's gameplay original and intuitive and the graphics are better than ever on a shiny WiiU. Overall get this game. Deus Ex:Human Revolution:Directors Cut is rated M.
Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the new Skylanders!
It was recently announced that Skylanders was now a billion dollar franchise. And the third game had not even come out yet. The magic of Activision ladies and gentlemen. Instead of churning out the same game like what happened with Skylanders last game Giants, this new Skylanders allows you to swap different parts for your Skylander. (Could be a little bit catchier) Anyway let's find out if Skylanders is more than just a one trick pony. One main thing that critics complained about for Swap Force (particularly IGN and AtomicGamer) is the plot. While the plot for a game like this will never be a strong suit the plot feels too repetitive compared to the last games. However Skylanders is still a great gimmick as it always is and if you have or are an 8 year old kid you'll have a blast. Overall only buy this if you have kids. (It is a little bit expensive though) Skylanders Swap Force is rated E10+
Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the new HD Zelda!
Many Zelda's have come out and some like Link's Adventure and Phantom Hourglass have been long forgotten into the shadows but others like Ocarina Of Time and Wind Waker have stood the test of time. Now Wind Waker is coming out in HD to boost WiiU sales. Let's see if it holds up.
The Legend Of Zelda:Wind Waker HD excels in almost every way. As EurogamerSweden said the remastered visuals still look good today and the whimsical storyline makes you feel as if you were a kid again. The gameplay is smooth and fun and even something like the dastardly water temple won't get in the way of your happiness.
Overall get a WiiU for this game. If you have already experienced the magic, wait till the new Smash Bros comes out till shelling 300 dollars.
