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Review

Forza 3 Horizon is by far bigger and better than any previous Forza title.  Without adding too much to the game they have improved upon just about everything in a “just expand what already works kind of approach” and it pays off.  I feel like I’m getting all the fun and enjoyment I have had from previous games but with a lot of bonus features like a bigger open map (Compared to its predecessors Forza Horizon 2) better graphics and sounds, new and shinier cars you can’t really go wrong.

The game is set on the continent of Australia and at times it’s breath-taking.  Forza Horizon 3 introduces for the first time HDR or high dynamic range, this means better colours, better contrasts and really just visuals that make you think, I really wish I could be there right now.  At 30fps I find myself often just getting in my car and wandering around the towns, outback and rainforests just admiring the scenery listening to my favourite tunes on the radio, throw into the mix dynamic weather and the new global illumination the overall scenery and atmosphere of the game is second to none.  And of course while you’re exploring you have the ability to go off road and capture your favourite moments with your camera or drone.

When you take your eyes off of the visuals and get into the gameplay, you find yourself trying to gather fans in order to setup events across this sections of Australia, complete races and challenges to earn money levels and fans in order to progress to other parts of the map and unlock cars and customisation options.  

On top of this scattered throughout the map several things make a return from previous titles such as barns that house unique cars, stunt jumps, xp boards etc. so you are never short on things to do.  The game also has a 12 player lobby system meaning you can drive around and complete missions or just drive around and explore with friends or strangers if you prefer, so the world doesn’t seem lifeless.

Of course Forza is at the end of the day a Racing game and no racing game is worth its dollar without a wide selection of cars and customisation options.  Just about every type of car you can think of at this point is in the game and if you have played Forza before you will know there is no one better around than offering a more diverse range of cars, however it’s the car customisation than is impressive with different tabs covering every way possible to tune your car just right and make your ultimate ride.  

This attention to detail is not just found in the car customisation, you can choose your own character with a name that is mentioned quite often by your GPS, (extremely funny if you call yourself Dingo as I did) but its felt throughout the entire game and it really feels like the developers have taken into consideration what fans wanted to see from the title and are very eager to progress the franchise in the right direction (Unfortunately game creators going in the opposite direction from what fans want is all too common in games these days) but Forza doesn’t follow suit.

I found it difficult to criticise any part of this game but in the interest of a more balanced review I would say that the games story is its weakest point.  In the fact that you can progress through the story really quickly if you choose to just using super cars and custom races to shorten them and the games and you can gather fans extremely quickly.  I know that it’s a choice to do this and no one force you to play this way but I would like to see fans only awarded for pre-made championship races so this way you are forced to take the longer way round and it also forces you to purchase cars so you can compete in the different races as with custom blueprint races you can set every race to super cars if you want to.  So overall a small criticism but it’s all I could find to criticise.

The thing I enjoyed most about the game overall is how immersive it feels, it’s not just a big open but empty space.  Players can set up a convoy of AI players so you’re not travelling alone, radio stations keep up to date with things you have done throughout the map and even the small things like the change of lighting to reflect the terrains all adds to the realism of the game.

FORZA HORIZON 3 is a wonderful immersive open-world racing game that has taken the good points from its highly rated predecessors but has expanded them to create an all-around excellent game.  Car selection and customisation, coupled with the beautiful and diverse open world in the picturesque towns and postcard scenery it’s officially my favourite racing game in a long time.

SCORE 8/10

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Bioshock The Collection Review

Hold on to your Skyhooks and keep your arms and legs inside the plane at all times, because Bioshock is back.  The folks at 2K games have emerged from the depths of Rapture to offer us the Bioshock Collection – a remastered combination of the original Bioshock game, Bioshock 2 and Infinite.  Featuring the same defining style and gameplay, the collection has been graphically remastered for the next generation. 

The Original Bioshock story is told through the eyes of the main protagonist, Jack.  Trapped in an underwater city torn apart by civil war, the once utopian Rapture has descended into chaos.  Thanks to the emergence of a genetic material called ADAM (which grants the user superpowers but with some nasty side effects), Jack finds himself in the middle of a green tinged nightmare.  Your goal throughout the game is to escape Rapture. This is done by following an increasingly troubling series of events, aided by the likes of NPC requests, audio diaries, the weird and wonderful (and creepy) citizenry, and disturbing visual clues that are scattered throughout each beautifully and highly detailed map.

If the story isn’t enough to get your vigors going, there are several in game mechanics that will keep you happily hacking and slashing for hours.  Employing a mixture of melee weapons, guns and (most importantly) your own arsenal of superpowers, gained from plasmids lying around map, Jack battles his way through the game’s many enemies.  This includes the mild and pleasant former citizens of Rapture known as Splicers, who have been driven mad by their need for ADAM. 

Far scarier than this, however, is the Big Daddy. A familiar site to anyone even remotely familiar with the franchise, they protect Little Sisters who have been tasked with collecting ADAM from Rapture’s many corpses. Cute, creepy and filled with goodies if you are willing to abandon your morals, killing a Little Sister can net you loads of ADAM and allow you to purchase more items from the Gatherer’s Garden.  Choose to save the Little Sisters and you will receive less ADAM, but at least your conscious will be clear.   

The original game’s setting and atmosphere was unlike anything that had come before it, and the remaster only adds to the charm and wonderment offered by the first instalment. The game springs to life with glistening water, improved lighting and shadows, and a much smoother and faster 60 FPS.  Together this makes the game far more immersive, and the dystopian 1950’s atmosphere of Rapture is captured perfectly - run down, scary and teeming with remnants of the old city.  Making you feel both calm and uneasy at the same time, the unique sounds, noises and whispers of Rapture help provide a fully immersive experience for this incredible game. 

Bioshock 2, whilst initially receiving criticism due to the fact it was released by a different studio, is still a fantastic game in its own right. Set in 1968, eight years after the events of Bioshock, Rapture is now under the control of a woman named Sofia Lamb. Unlike Rapture founder Andrew Ryan, who believed in the genius of the individual, Lamb’s ideal for human progression offers a sharp contrast – the collective power of the community.  

The story actually begins in 1958 and follows the main protagonist’s journey across the decade, leading to a startling discovery concerning the origins of the Big Daddy within Rapture.  Without giving away too many spoilers, you go on a journey of discovery to find out what you are, and what happened to you in 1958. 

While Bioshock and Bioshock 2 are pretty similar in terms of gameplay, playing as the Big Daddy protagonist does offer some sizeable differences in regards to in-game mechanics.  Equipped this time with heavy machinery and the ability to use plasmids and weapons at the same time, you are much more deadly and effective than Jack from the original rendition.  Other noticeable changes from the first game include simplified hacking in a more palatable meter system. **

Although it doesn't quite capture the charm of the first game, it’s still very much an immersive and intriguing experience, filled with all manner of weird and wonderful characters. And while there are less jumps around each corner, it’s still a fulfilling title and worthy successor to the original.

Finally, and unlike the previous games, the most recent instalment takes us away from the depths of Rapture towards the skies of Columbia.  Having been released in 2013 and therefore being relatively new, the graphical comparison between Bioshock Infinite and the remastered version is not quite as prevalent.  As with the two previous titles, however, there are improvements.  This is particularly noticeable on the Console, where improvements in the sharpness, the environment, and the frame rate are nothing short of breath-taking however is somewhat less noticeable if you’re on PC.

Bioshock Infinite takes us to Columbia, a former colony of the United States that seceded in pursuit of its own idealised vision of America.  The game is a stark contrast to the derelict and war torn city Rapture, but it becomes obvious very early on that seemingly idyllic Columbia is not all it appears cracked up to be.  The game is set in the year 1912 and follows former Pinkerton agent Booker DeWitt, who is sent to the floating air city of Columbia to find a young woman named Elizabeth, who is being held captive.   

Together, the two become involved with the city's increasing hostilities and warring factions: the native and elite Founders that rule Columbia and strive to keep its privileges for White Americans, and the Vox Populi, a group of underground rebels fighting against the oppression. During this conflict, Booker learns that Elizabeth possesses the power to manipulate "Tears" in the space-time continuum, and that she is the key to solving the mysteries surrounding Columbia.

As with the previous games, there is a mixture a weapons and powers (this time called Vigors but essentially the same as Plasmids) that can be used to repel the often weird and wacky enemies offered by the city.  These include the motorised Patriots (think robotic former presidents with a healthy thirst for blood), and a giant Steampunk bird.  Of course, one of the best additions to Infinite is the Skyrail, which you can use to fly across the city using a Skyhook.  There are also several instances where you can fight whilst flying through the air, which is a very dynamic and welcome addition to the game. 

Despite the changes to Infinite, the core of the game still feels very much in keeping with the previous instalments.  If there was one major complaint about Bioshock Infinite, it would be the move towards a more general FPS sort of experience. Whereas killing enemies was more about survival in the first two games, killing enemies in Infinite is more of a task of progression which makes it less fun to do. 

There are a few glitches here and there, but it’s the old bugs from the originals that proved the most frustrating.  Random crashes; no way to progress because of a bug; being unable to return to an area because a door has glitched and won’t open; and achievements/trophies being bugged so they won’t unlock were the most noteworthy examples.  

No game is completely bug free, but the unfortunate thing is that none of these are new and were present in the original games.  It’s a bit of a let-down still having to contend with them almost a decade later.

If you are a fan of the series, you will definitely enjoy revisiting the world of Bioshock.  For those who are new to the games it is a chance to explore a genre defining experience, which offers a masterclass in tone, setting and atmosphere.  Replaying the entire trilogy has reminded me just how much of a masterpiece Bioshock really is.  The story conjures up great memories and a beautiful sense of nostalgia, and for me it is one of the most defining game series ever released.

With all three games and all the DLC thrown into the mix, there is more than enough content to keep anyone entertained.  Now, would you kindly take my advice, and enjoy this wonderful collection all over again?   Overall score: 9/10.

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