One game's hogged the headlines this week: Street Fighter V. We thought that the fighter was absolutely wonderful in our review, but it's also come under heavy fire for its lack of single player content. Elsewhere this week, we got some updates on Hideo Kojima's new game, Bethesda teased a Fallout 4 secret that's yet to be found, and we reviewed a bunch of other titles.
Reviews
Street Fighter V - 9/10
Street Fighter V's gameplay sits with the best that gaming has to offer. The characters are truly distinct, the presentation first rate, and the netcode is utterly sublime. A lack of single player modes at launch dulls the sheen somewhat, and is the only element preventing the title from achieving true greatness. However, with the engrossing Capcom Fighters Network, the game's set up as a fantastic online playground in which to research techniques, stalk idols, view friends' failures, or simply sit back and watch – all the while waiting for your next challenger in this deep, enthralling fighter.
Dying Light: The Following - 8/10
Dying Light: The Following is DLC done right, offering new content for the Dying Light faithful while changing things up more than enough so that it doesn't just feel like the reanimated corpse of the base game. Ultimately, it's the inclusion of the off-road buggy that turns out to be its smartest addition, which coupled with its challenging new setting more than overcomes any of the all too familiar shortcomings.
Other Reviews
- Unravel - 7/10
- Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae - 7/10
- Megadimension Neptunia VII - 6/10
- Summon Night 5 - 7/10
- Rainbow Moon - 7/10
- The Escapists: The Walking Dead - 5/10
Features
Soapbox: Street Fighter V's PS4 Launch Has Been a Bummer
God, I love Street Fighter V. I'm about as good at it as I am guitar – which is to say that I know the major chords, but you can stick your pentatonic scales up your arse – but, like performing a very average rendition of Wonderwall, I'm thoroughly enjoying exploring the basics of Capcom's latest. Cammy's spiral arrow has become a close friend against the dreaded dreadlocks of Necali; Ryu's shoryuken a simple special that even my blistered digits can just about perform. But there's a 'but' coming in this opening paragraph, and I just dropped it like the V-Triggers that all of my opponents seem to be able to predict.
First Impressions: Hitman PS4 Brings the Franchise Back to Its Golden Years
It's safe to say that a lot of people were feeling quite nervous about the annoyingly named Hitman. Its episodic release schedule worried many people, and tensions were high after the disappointing Hitman: Absolution – would Square Enix mess up again? After playing the beta for many hours, however, it seems that there's nothing to worry about. In fact, there's a lot to be excited about.
Other Features
- Feature: An Introduction to Street Fighter V's F.A.N.G.
- Round Up: Street Fighter V PS4 Reviews Rise Up
- Feature: What Modes Do You Actually Get in Street Fighter V on PS4?
- Guide: Mastering the Basics in Street Fighter V on PS4
- Feature: A Brief History of Virtual Reality
- Feature: 5 Firmware Updates the PS4 Desperately Needs in 2016
- Site News: Our Forum Wants to Find Your Favourite Ever PlayStation Game
- Round Up: Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 PS4 Reviews Start to Sprout
- Push Share: What PS4 Screenshots Have You Been Sharing? - Issue 8
- Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 106
News
Sony Wants You to Test the Next PS4 Firmware Update
Its details may be shrouded in secrecy, but Sony wants you to test the next PlayStation 4 firmware update. "Starting today you can sign up to be a beta tester and get a sneak peek at some of the features making their way to your PS4," wrote marketing boffin John Koller on the PlayStation Blog. Exciting, eh?
Fallout 4 Has a Secret that No One Has Discovered Yet
Fallout 4's back in the headlines recently following the game's downloadable content reveal, and Bethesda creative director Todd Howard seems adamant to keep people talking about the studio's latest release. During his DICE talk last night, Howard teased a "secret" in Fallout 4 that, as far as he's aware, no one has discovered yet.
Other Noteworthy News
- BioShock: The Collection PS4 Rating Reveals Rapture Return
- Hideo Kojima's PS4 Exclusive Will Blow Us Away, Apparently
- Fallout 4 Finally Drops a Bomb with DLC Details
- PlayStation VR May Be Launching Later in the Year Now
- Heavy Rain's PS4 Price Won't Dampen Your Mood if You've Already Bought Beyond
Video of the Week
SMITE Crash Lands on PS4 with Closed Beta in March
The rumours were true: SMITE is officially coming to the PlayStation 4. The uber-popular MOBA will enter alpha testing on Sony's system today, with a closed beta set to follow in early March. You can register for a chance to partake in that through here. We've just booked reviewer Alex Stinton into rehab just to ensure that he doesn't have a relapse.
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Street Fighter is good - if only it wasn't bare bones. I played my first online match (first online anything) and got beat big time. But still, I enjoyed it. Looking forward to more content. Now, off to practice...
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