roland_pataki Reviews

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (2024 Video Game)

Huge disappointment..

[4/10 · 21 May 2024]

I loved the first episode. But this?

• Fights are frustrating and has nothing to offer
• Puzzles feels like time wasters and not fun at all
• Pacing of the story is painfully boring at times
• The environment is dull and boring to look at, (not diverse at all
• The black borders on the screen can NOT be disabled and it is really annoying to play with those 2 massive black lines on.

• Locked at 30 fps on console and doesn't have performance option
• Visuals are really blurry, noisy and the graphics are above average sure, but nowhere near as great as most people say. Not even in the top 10. (Played on Series X)

• Story is less than 5 hours long (and most of them will be very slow walking segments).

Funny thing is, even though it was only 5 hours, it still felt like eternity.

We waited 7 years for this? Massively disappointed in this game. The first one was better in every aspect.

Paying full price for this game definitely not worth it, but I wouldn't even pay the subscription fee of Game Pass to play this because it's not even worth that much.

Don't waste your time.

Lies of P (2023 Video Game)

Much more than just "another Souls-Like"!

[9/10 · 1 October 2023]

There is a little bit of:

• Dark Souls,
• Sekiro,
• Elden Ring,
• Steelrising and a lot of Bloodborne, but most importantly, the game has it's own unique identity and style which you won't see in any other Souls-Like games.

This game is really hard and it will push your patience many times but if you are willing to put the time in, you will be fine. Make sure you use every tool the game has to offer.

I love the story, the character design, the art style and the combat. Audio is aslo top class.

Took me 24 hours to beat the game and new game+ will also have some new things for you. If you are a pc or xbox owner, then you must give it a go because it is in Game Pass so you can play for free if you have a subscription.

Amazing game and I highly recommend it. If you are a Souls fan, then it is a must play. Enjoy.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (2023 Video Game)

Don't let the first boss discourage you! It will get easier after.

[6/10 · 6 March 2023]

If Sekiro and Nioh had a child, it would be this game.

The first boss is much more difficult than it should be but don't worry, it will get easier after.

Looks like a mediocre ps4 game, some of the mechanics are unnecessarily overcomplicated, story is below average but OH MY GOD the combat is so much FUN!! (Which is the most important aspect of a game like this)

I thought Sekiro had the best combat in all Souls-like games but this one is even better.

Compared to all the other Souls games, the combat here is more complex, allows you to do much more combos, use different types of attacks, combine them however you like and the pace is fast as hell but also it is more forgiving.

No stamina, instead you have something like in Sekiro but it is more complicated here and the game doesn't really explain it to you but it is rewarding and fun once you figure out how it actually works.

No rolling left and right, instead you can deflect the incoming attacks, or dodge away with some cool acrobatic moves or you can just block.

You can use the elements (water, fire, earth etc) and cast awesome spells with them. You can also summon Divine Beasts to help you. Each with different attacks and buffs.

You can also have one or two AI companions to go with you and help you. They can be really helpful.

The cutscenes are awesome. The fight scenes looks like from a movie. Looks incredible.

It's a really fun game, I definitely recommend it. Doesn't look amazing, won't change your life, won't be game of the year but you will love it if you like these type of games because the combat makes up for everything.

Atomic Heart (2023 Video Game)

Could have been a masterpiece..

[6/10 · 23 February 2023]

This is not a bad game! Unfortunately it has many things that ruins the experience. Art direction is amazing, graphics are beautiful and the performance is also great. I played on Series X. Music, atmosphere and audio is amazing so there is a lot of good in here.

Gameplay, crafting, combat and shooting is decent as well. I enjoyed it.

The negative side of the game. The "open world" area is horrible. You can't explore, loot or look around because there are enemies all over the place and you can't kill them because these flying robots will regenerate all the robots you killed and it's a never ending battle. Very annoying.

The game doesn't allow you to stealth around these robots because stealth is not working at all. The map you have is horrible, the puzzles are sometimes creative and fun but they drag it out too much and make it unnecessarily long and complicated sometimes which makes it frustrating.

I have mixed feelings about the main character. I don't dislike him but he's so dumb sometimes. Story is nowhere near as creative as I first thought.

This is not a bad game at all just don't compare it to Bioshock because you will be dissatisfied. I had very high expectations and that's why I am a bit disappointed, not because the game is bad. It's not amazing either but worth playing for sure.

High on Life (2022 Video Game)

If Doom Eternal and Rick and Morty had a child, it would be this game.

[8/10 · 17 December 2022]

The funniest game I ever played. Last time I laughed so much while playing a game was during the Borderlands Telltale game. But this one is even funnier.

The voice acting is sensational, the dialogues are crazy funny.

Gameplay is similar to Doom Eternal (not as intense and smooth of course but the similarities are there).

Not the longest game and there is no new game plus but I enjoyed every second while it lasted. Around 10 hours to complete.

There are multiple weapons in the game, all with different and unique abilities and personalities. Yes personality because they all talk to you and to each other throughout the whole game. Super funny.

The game offers you to turn off the weapon dialogues if you want because they do talk a lot but please do yourself a favour and keep it on. Best thing in the game.

Boss fights are great and all unique. Lot of different areas so you won't feel bored for a second.

We need more games like this. So funny, not scared to say things that other games wouldn't dare, enjoyable combat, nice art design, and a phenomenal experience that everyone should try. It's in game pass so you don't even have to buy it. One of my favourite games of the year.

The Callisto Protocol (2022 Video Game)

This game is much better than most critics say.

[8/10 · 17 December 2022]

We don't get too many linear story oriented single player horror games these days so we have to appreciate it when we do.

The combat system is more complex than it looks. A lot of fun when you play it.

The atmosphere is great, although the game is nowhere near as scary as I thought.

Graphics are nice, sound design is top tier, it's running okay on my series x. Little frame drops here and there but nothing major.

Acting is great, pacing is also very good. Oh and the death animations are brutal.

Took me 11 hours and 54 minutes to complete the story and I enjoyed every second of it.

Things I did not enjoy too much; checkpoint system, no new game plus, and they didn't finish the story. It just ended when it got the most interesting. They will finish it in the dlc.

This is just my opinion. I definitely recommend it. Much better than most people say, so give it a go and see it for yourself. Have fun.

Gotham Knights (2022 Video Game)

Horrible game. Just replay any of the Arkham games instead.

[2/10 · 2 November 2022]

Feels like a ps3 game.

Level design lacks all creativity and detail, the open world is bland and empty, missions are repetitive and extremely boring, combat is laughable (one button mash), enemy variety is none existent, and the game is wasting the player's time which is unforgivable.

Performance is also bad. Can't run at 60 fps and it even has frame drops at 30... (Xbox Series X)

I wouldn't be this disappointed if the game wasn't £65, but a game this expensive (running on next gen only) should run like a dream. Even on 60 fps. Other games have the option to choose between quality or performance..

The costumes look phenomenal though. Whoever worked on them, deserves credit but everything else in the game feels last gen. Biggest disappointment of the year...

Resident Evil Village (2021 Video Game)

This is a masterpiece!

[9/10 · 8 May 2021]

I completed the game in one go. I just couldn't stop playing it. The art design in the castle is just breathtaking. Literally no loading time (I played on the ps5), the story is very interesting, the puzzles are fun fo complete, the graphics are gorgeous and the atmosphere is top class. My personal favourite Resident Evil game and one of the best games I ever played. 100% recommend it.