video games – Nullrouted Space

2023-09-102023-09-10

Review: Baldur’s Gate 3

Every once in a long while I play a video game where in the middle of having a grand ol’ time I have a realization: this is one of those once in a decade kinda experiences right? Like this game is so fucking good! The word “masterpiece” gets thrown out a lot in media reviews but I truly believe this is one of the best games I’ve ever played and if there is one title deserving of the word “masterpiece”, it is this one.

A game where after spending approximately 84 hours in my first playthrough I am thinking of just starting another one with a completely different character to see what that experience is like. This game has been on mind for the last weeks and I expect it to be in my thoughts in the years to come.

Now let’s get into it.

2023-08-132023-08-13

Review: Cloudpunk

A gallery of screenshots from Cloudpunk depicting various scenes from around the city.

Just one night. That’s what Rania, the main character keeps saying to herself. Let’s just get through this one night. In the cyberpunk metropolis of Nivalis, one night can be the difference between life and death, between the wildest riches and the depths of destitution.

2023-04-162023-04-15

Review – Resident Evil 4 Remake

Pictured is Ada Wong from Resident Evil 4 holding a key for a speedboat. — Ada Wong holding the key to my heart ❤️

I’ve had a cursory interest in the Resident Evil franchise ever since Resident Evil 7. I’ve watched people play that game along with the Resident Evil 2 remake. But until this particular remake, I never played a RE game myself mostly because I have never been one for horror games. The remake for Resident Evil 4 however piqued my interest. Through various channels I had heard that RE4 definitely leans more into its action rather than its horror.

2023-02-192023-02-19

Review – Season: A letter to the future

A screenshot from Season showing the main character in center frame looking out at the horizon. It is cloudy and raining. — Let’s just look at the raindrops falling for a moment, shall we?

The juxtaposition of playing this game right after Hi-Fi Rush is just sublime. Where Hi-Fi Rush is loud and fast this game invites you to play at your own pace. Take your time, observe, listen, take note. Let’s dive into why I am putting this game in my list of GOTYs this year.

2023-02-182023-02-18

Review – Hi-Fi Rush

I wish Korsica would put /me/ in a choke hold like that. I mean what. Ahem.

Every once in a while you get where you play it and think to yourself – “They had one idea, one very good idea and then iterated and polished it until it was perfectly executed.” Hi-Fi Rush is one of those games. Developed by Tango Gameworks and published by Bethesda Softworks, this one truly did just come out of nowhere. As far as I know there wasn’t even a teaser trailer before the game just like…appeared on store fronts everywhere.