Reviews Archive - The Koalition

Luigi’s Mansion 3 Review – Spooky Hotel Hijinks

Chris Sealy — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:00:13 +0000

Through the years, Nintendo has shown — with few exceptions (ex. Rare) — that they leverage the best the hardware can do and push it to do more than it appears on paper. Luigi’s Mansion 3 joins that list as a very beautiful experience. It is full of well-crafted environments...

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Thief of Thieves: Season One Switch Review – Mobile Heists

Adam Vale — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 14:38:34 +0000

Thief of Thieves is by far one of my favorite comic book series. If you question that statement all you need to do is watch an episode of Throwdown and look at the wall behind me which is full of framed comics. Issue number one is proudly hanging on the...

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Review – Combat Evolved

Adam Vale — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:16:41 +0000

I have to admit there was some concern with the future of the Call of Duty franchise. Black Ops 4 focused heavily on multiplayer, co-op zombie and the new Battle Royale mode “Blackout”. Excluding the campaign was risky and undoubtedly divided the community. Luckily for us, Infinity Ward not only...

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Death Stranding Review – Delivery Gear Solid

Richard Bailey Jr. — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 07:13:25 +0000

When Hideo Kojima left Konami back in 2015, there were a lot of lingering questions over what his next move would be. Having established Kojima Productions a decade earlier as a subsidiary of Konami, the illustrious Metal Gear series creator decided to reform his company as an independent studio and...

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FIFA 20 Review – Glitches Goal-ore

James Kennedy — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:23:03 +0000

For the past three years the FIFA series has been going backwards in terms of gameplay and overall experience. In my opinion, FIFA 20 marks the lowest point that the FIFA series has ever reached. The addition of the Volta game mode should be celebrated. However, it seems like it...

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Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint Review – An Identity Crisis

Adam Vale — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:00:08 +0000

There is no doubt that in this current console generation Ubisoft has given us some of the best open-world experiences such as The Division series, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Ghost Recon Wildlands. Personally, I’m a huge fan of both The Division and Wildlands. I’ve invested hundreds of hours and obtained...

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Code Vein Review – Dark Souls for Otakus

Asad Quadri — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 15:01:35 +0000

The term souls-like has been thrown around a lot. A souls-like action RPG is what best describes a video game that follows the formula of the Dark Souls series. That is your character of a certain class facing ridiculously overpowered enemies who are able to one-hit you if you’re not...

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Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Review – A Ghostly Delight

Adam Vale — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:01:56 +0000

Saber interactive have been on a roll as of late. Back in April they released “World War Z”, a team based survival horror shooter set in the “World War Z” movie’s universe. It was a fantastic game and sold extremely well (read my review). So when it was announced that...

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The Dark Pictures Anthology – Man of Medan Spoiler-Free Review

Adam Vale — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 14:30:09 +0000

In 2015, Supermassive Games gave us one hell of a horror adventure game in Until Dawn for PS4. The high-quality facial animations, creative story design, and character perma-death that actually altered the story were all beautifully executed. Since then Supermassive Games have been busy creating similar adventure games for VR...

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Control Review – Supernatural Supremacy

Richard Bailey Jr. — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 17:00:51 +0000

After completing Quantum Break a little over three years ago, I was left with a lot of curiosity over what Remedy Entertainment’s next game would be. With Sam Lake stating on multiple occasions that Alan Wake 2 would come when the time is right, I knew that this highly coveted sequel most likely wasn’t...

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Madden NFL 20 Review – A Long Drive

Anthony Nash — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 13:30:03 +0000

Change in sports games is something that we don’t see too often. When it comes to the Madden franchise, change often comes in many shapes and forms, but Madden NFL 20 has tried its best to truly affect the way people play. Where Madden NFL 19 didn’t do much to...

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Steel Division 2 Review: A Complicated Fight

Asad Quadri — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:40:52 +0000

Eugen Systems have a reputation for making some of the toughest RTS games available. Unlike most RTS games where you are given a base to gather resources and build armies, the RTS games that Eugen makes requires you to earn your reinforcements immediately in battle, most of the time with...

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My Friend Pedro Switch Review – A Beautifully Stylish Shoot ‘Em Up Classic

Adam Vale — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:00:05 +0000

I think it’s safe to say a large majority of Nintendo Switch owners picked up the versatile console for the first party titles. We have also seen a healthy flow of big-name 3rd party & indie games which is great, however, there isn’t a single game currently on the Switch...

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Conan Unconquered Review – What is Best in Life?

Asad Quadri — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 15:16:13 +0000

The tales of Conan are told through best selling novels, movies, comic books, and video games. From the mind of legendary author Robert E. Howard, it tells the exploits of Conan the Barbarian. A bloodthirsty Cimmerian warrior who begins with nothing and works his way through adventure and war all...

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Blood & Truth Review – A Must Play VR Title

Anthony Nash — Wed, 29 May 2019 12:00:24 +0000

The world of virtual reality is a tricky one when it comes to games. While tons of companies are trying their best to realize the tech and provide the greatest experience for players, VR titles haven’t been a smash hit across the board. This is especially true when it comes...

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Sniper Elite V2 Remastered Review – Mobile Sharpshooting

Adam Vale — Wed, 15 May 2019 13:00:55 +0000

When it comes to playing video games we all seek a different immersive experience. For some, it’s to be a professional footballer in the English premier league. For others, it’s to be an iconic superhero. For me, it’s laying prone on the 2nd floor of a blown out building waiting...

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A Plague Tale: Innocence Review – Asobo’s Chef D’oeuvre

Richard Bailey Jr. — Mon, 13 May 2019 23:12:45 +0000

Since being founded in 2002, Asobo Studios has slowly built up a solid reputation within the industry. From creating 20 games across PC and consoles to working with outstanding partners at Pixar, Codemasters, Microsoft, and Ubisoft, this independent French video game development company is absolutely on fire and using that...

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Super Blood Hockey Review – A Bench-Clearing Brawl

Adam Vale — Mon, 06 May 2019 13:00:31 +0000

The Nintendo Switch has become a one-stop shop for any type of game genre imaginable. However, there are some notable exceptions such as ice hockey and particularly ultra-violent no holds barred ice hockey with a franchise mode that screams WTF! Super Blood Hockey provides the following game modes: Exhibition Mode...

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Days Gone Review – A Somber Affair

Anthony Nash — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:56:53 +0000

Much like the way zombies are portrayed in the media, the zombie genre is quickly becoming a vast, seemingly endless wave of content. Ever since series like The Walking Dead exploded onto the scene, companies everywhere have been trying to leave their mark on the genre. While video games centered...

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World War Z Review – An Exhilarating Zombie Co-op Shooter Experience

Adam Vale — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 13:00:37 +0000

Since the release of “Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2)” by Valve back in 2009, fans of the fast-paced zombie survival genre have been clamoring for a new addition or one of equal quality. Well, my friends, the wait is finally over. World War Z by Saber Interactive not only fills...

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MLB The Show 19 Review – A Home Run Derby

Anthony Nash — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:00:20 +0000

As the de facto leader in the clubhouse when it comes to baseball video games, Sony’s MLB The Show series has often been criticized for being much of the same. However, throughout the last couple of years, SIE San Diego Studio has purposely aimed their efforts at making the game...

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Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Review – A Stellar Sequel

Anthony Nash — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:30:11 +0000

When Tom Clancy’s The Division released three years ago, it was mostly well-received. Not only did the game offer up a solid gameplay experience for players, but it also managed to deliver most of its promises to be a brand new MMO/FPS crossover. On top of that, the game was...

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The Walking Dead: The Final Season “Broken Toys” Review – Assembly Required

Richard Bailey Jr. — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:15:38 +0000

Days before the release of The Walking Dead: The Final Season Episode Two, Telltale Games stunned the gaming world by announcing a majority studio closure and laying off nearly all of their staff. This unfortunate turn of events led to many questions regarding the emotional state of those impacted by the sudden job...

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Battlefield V Review – A Disappointing Entry

Anthony Nash — Sat, 19 Jan 2019 21:30:37 +0000

When we reviewed Battlefield 1 in 2016, one of the things that stood out was how it seemed like after staying stagnant for a couple of years, the world of Battlefield finally looked ready to take some steps forward. Unfortunately, the latest entry in the series – Battlefield V –...

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Fallout 76 Review – Far From Heaven

Anthony Nash — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:00:26 +0000

When Bethesda finally announced that players would be able to return to the world of Fallout, fans around the world rejoiced. Even when Bethesda revealed that the game wouldn’t be a conventional Fallout title, people were generally excited. Now, Fallout 76 is out for all to experience, but does the...

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