Hanzala Iftikhar
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eXputer Originals
Transparent Strategies And Free Content Is Why I Love Granblue Fantasy: Relink
In a time where microtransactions mean pay-to-win and replace any free updates, Granblue Fantasy: Relink presents the best of both worlds.
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eXputer Originals
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Shows Square Enix Learned From Its Open-World Negligence
After FF15 and Forspoken, Square Enix finally delivers a splendid world you never get bored of in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
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eXputer Originals
Loss Of Digital Games On PlayStation Is Why I Never Trust These Licenses
PlayStation's recent bug is a critical reminder of just how uncertain digital games are, and why physical media and ownership are crucial.
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eXputer Originals
Before Miyazaki’s Inevitable Retirement, FromSoftware Should Revisit King’s Field
After the much-awaited Elden Ring DLC, it's time FromSoftware considers reviving King's Field, the creative gem that made it all possible.
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eXputer Originals
How Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Perfects The Hybrid Combat Of Its Predecessor
Just when I thought the hybrid ATB combat system couldn't be topped, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth takes that base and polishes it to perfection.
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eXputer Originals
It’s A Shame Anime Games Waste All Their Potential Just To Become An Arena Fighter
Just about every new anime game turns out an arena fighter, and I'm tired of it. Are there no other genres the medium can explore?
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Reviews
Slave Zero X Review — Devil May Cry Meets 90s Beat ‘Em Ups
Some mechanical hiccups and issues aside, Slave Zero X has crafted an enjoyably complex combat system while staying a Beat 'Em Up.
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eXputer Originals
Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Masterfully Preserves The Original Experience
Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered showed me how to perfectly retain the original's spirit, and now I want all of my revivals to follow its lead.
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eXputer Originals
Xbox May Opt For “Timed Exclusivity” In Future, But Should Never Fully Abandon It
Abandoning exclusives meant while Microsoft could still profit, Xbox would be doomed as a platform; I'm relieved it's not happening.
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Reviews
Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Review — 2024’s Nostalgia Overload
Despite setbacks in the mechanics and implementation, Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered is a perfect blast to the past to relive your childhood.
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eXputer Originals
5 Details You Missed From The Elden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree Trailer
From distorted worlds and superb area design variety to downright crazy bosses, Shadow of the Erdtree is FromSoftware goodness overload.
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eXputer Originals
Helldivers 2 Should Remind Sony Of Its Lack Of Multiplayer Games
Single-player exclusives aside, Sony's multiplayer ground has stayed barren after the PS3 era; Helldivers 2 should motivate it for a revisit.
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eXputer Originals
Go And Vote For Onimusha In Capcom’s Survey, This Gem Deserves As Much
Onimusha deserves a proper Resident Evil-style comeback as much as the other Capcom gems, and I'm glad they might get the chance after all.
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eXputer Originals
You Need To “End” Granblue Fantasy: Relink To Truly Start It, And Boy Is It Fun
What Granblue Fantasy: Relink lacks in story length it makes up for with its extensive build options and hellish but exhilarating quests.
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eXputer Originals
Will Rise Of The Ronin Fix Team Ninja’s “Superb Combat, Flawed Balancing” Image?
Team Ninja creates games with superb combat marred by flawed design choices, but it looks like Rise of the Ronin might break that cycle.
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eXputer Originals
Skull And Bones — A $70 “AAAA” Live-Service Is A New Low, Even For Ubisoft
If Skull and Bones is such a splendid "AAAA" game, wouldn't live service elements earn for themselves? Why ask an extra $70 on top of that?
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eXputer Originals
Bloober Team Failed To Entice Silent Hill 2 Fans Because Of Its “Combat Trailer”
Silent Hill 2 showed off a ton of combat in its new trailer, making me wonder if doing that for a psychological horror game was a wise move.
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eXputer Originals
Deus Ex Deserves Better Than Being A Scapegoat For Embracer’s Screw-Ups
After multiple delays, cancellations, and ownership changes, the misfortune of Deus Ex continues; this gem of a series deserves better.
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eXputer Originals
Amid Rising Preservation And Ownership Crisis, Is Killing Physical Games Wise?
Phasing out physical games can lead to game preservation concerns and a fleeting sense of ownership, and that is the last thing I want.
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Reviews
Granblue Fantasy: Relink Review — 8 Years Of Wait Worth It
Granblue Fantasy: Relink delivers an unforgettable gameplay experience as you grind for the best gear and master its complex characters.
