Here is our review of the Nacon Pro Compact Xbox Controller.
Designed for Xbox, it is a versatile wired controller offering great ergonomics for all types of players, as well as a comprehensive range of settings usually found on professional peripherals.
Free Dolby Atmos for Headphones automatic activation in Dolby app included.
Product specifications
Wired controller for the Xbox console Asymmetric stick, 38° amplitude 3.5mm jack socket for headset Controller that can be can configured with its interface Rear switch to select your personalised profile Built-in 3m USB cable Compatible with Xbox console and PC Height x width x depth: 154 x 97 x 48 mm Cable length: 3 m approx.
What’s in the box?
The box contains the pro controller and some paperwork.
A Closer Look
Final Thoughts
The Nacon Pro Compact Xbox Controller can be used on either an Xbox or a Windows PC.
The controller looks like an Xbox controller with all the usual buttons, including the Share button.
The controller is comfortable to hold, especially for long periods of time. There is 3 metres of cable connecting the controller to the Xbox so that should give you plenty of room to get comfortable. The controller itself is around 15% smaller than a standard controller too.
There is a Pro Compact Companion App that can be downloaded in order to customise the controller to your personal preferences. These customisations include programming the buttons, stick settings, vibrations and even adjusting the sensitivity of the triggers. You get to play how you want to play.
There is a switch on the rear of the controller to easily select between the standard controller profile and your personal profile.
The controller also supports Dolby Atmos, which is included with the controller so there is nothing extra to pay for. Download the Dolby Atmos app, plug in your headphones and away you go! You now get beautiful Dolby Atmos surround sound on supported games.
If you are looking for a new controller to give you that edge, then take a look at the Nacon Pro Compact Xbox Controller, it won’t let you down.
Here is our review of the nolii Set System Power Bank with integrated Lightning cable.
We’ve all been there. Your battery’s gone flat, you reach for your power bank only to realise you forgot to charge it. Duh.
Enter Set Battery. It charges your power bank as you charge your phone. Attached by simple magnets, simply grab Set’s lightweight portable battery when you’re going out the door for on-demand power. It’s got a handy integrated Lightning cable and USB-A port to charge up your devices anytime and anywhere.
What’s in the box?
The box contains both pieces to the nolii set – the plug and the power bank. It also contains some paperwork and a nice carry bag.
A Closer Look
The plug:
The power bank:
Combined:
The size of the power bank:
Final Thoughts
The nolii Set Battery comes in two pieces – the power bank itself, which is lightweight and fits in the palm of your hand, and the plug part that connects to the power bank using magnets. The two pieces simply click together with no effort at all.
The power bank comes with an integrated Lightning cable if you want to charge your iPhone or iPad and there is a USB connector to if you want to connect a USB cable to charge anything else.
There are four lights on the side of the power bank to show roughly how much charge is left in it.
Charging it is simple – click the two pieces together and plug into a plug socket and wait, the battery charges very quickly.
You get around two full charges of an iPhone 11 or 12, so that gives you an idea of how much the 6700mAh battery holds, and for other devices you will probably get more.
The power bank is made of soft touch silicone so it feels nice to hold in your hand, and it looks good too.
If you are looking for a smart looking power bank then look no further than the nolii Set System!
The nolii Set System Power Bank with integrated Lightning cable is available now priced around £59.99 and is available in three different colours.
No matter the generation you belong to, you’ll have an opinion on the other age groups. There is a massive cultural divide and this creates rifts and misunderstandings to form. Just Die Already from the creators of Goat Simulator explores this issue and focuses on the gaps between the boomers and the millennials.
Developed by Double Moose Games and published by Curve Digital, this is an old person mayhem sandbox game. You must take on the role of an elderly person who has broken free of their retirement prison and is now looking to fulfil their bucket list. Like Goat Simulator, it’s mindless fun that is filled with; comedic moments, stupidity, and violence.
Running around like a headless chicken.
Just Die Already is silly, absurd, and kinda pointless in a good way.
With no story to focus on and mindless tasks to undertake, Just Die Already feels pointless. Not in a bad way, it’s just you are given little guidance in order to progress. You wander around a large open-world map with the freedom to do as you wish. You can; play sports, drive vehicles, explore buildings, taunt or attack people, and more. With no real aim, the fun and shenanigans keep you playing.
Your bucket list shows your quests, whether it’s; losing limbs, jumping from buildings, eating food, electrocuting yourself or others, there is always something whacky to do. As you venture around the map, further areas unlock that increase the quests found within the bucket list.
I enjoyed that exploration was rewarded with more crazy tasks and this gave a rather shallow game a sense of depth. “What is the point of the tasks?” You may think! Completing the missions rewards you with items and vouchers. The items vary from; swords, axes, guns, and clothing. They are used to create havoc and maim the millennials. The tickets buy what a boomer desires most….. a free retirement.
Flying boomers.
Boomers vs millennials, a rivalry for the ages.
The millennials are a selfish bunch! They refuse to work instead they spend their time playing video games. No one is earning money and the pension pot is drying up. The retirement funds have run out, leaving the boomers to fend for themselves. This simply won’t do and the boomers must fight back while retiring for free. It’s tough, silly, and a little absurd, but this is a rivalry for the ages.
Like Goat Simulator, the protagonists have a looseness and fluidity to their movement. This lack of rigidity made playing the opening stages very frustrating but also amusing. With free rein in your virtual life, you are left to your own devices. This caused you to make repeated mistakes. You’d lose limbs, be beaten up and get into all sorts of trouble. Even when you get to grips with the mechanics you quickly realise that silliness and absurdity is the name of the game.
Just Die Already has a nice cartoon style.
If you love large cartoon worlds that contain many vivid colours and characters to interact with, then you’ll adore Just Die Already. Its crisp lines and unusual character models are great to look at, as are the variety of zones hidden within one city. You’ll discover; Zen gardens, a temple, a sports area, and more. It was brilliant how the developers crammed so much stuff into one open-world map.
The madness was enhanced with a blend of songs and styles. Each zone has its own sound that was perhaps a little clichéd. But the audio worked wonders and represented the crazy theme. Random sound effects emphasised the strangeness of this title. The humans made odd sounds, and each object was accompanied by an OTT noise. It was absolute madness, but I enjoyed every moment.
A boomer with a sword, what could go wrong?
Boomers would never be easy to control.
With jelly-like bodies and slow and painful movement to endure, controlling the boomers would never be easy. With both hands working independently and losing limbs a real possibility, no task was ever straightforward. It takes a bit of getting used to and along the way you’ll feel frustrated. But once you are familiar with it, it’ll make you smile more than you will scream.
Perhaps the goal of free retirement is the focus of this game. Yet, even with that in mind, I could only stomach this casually. I played for one to two hours, and my attention began drifting. Those short bites of action were great but any more and I lost interest.
These small chunks worried me its longevity and desirability simply weren’t there! So, when I read about a PVP upgrade, I was intrigued. Four boomers fighting to the death will add mountains of replay value and was a clever move from Double Moose Games.
Just Die Already is the sandbox game you never knew you wanted!
Just Die Already is ridiculously silly, and it doesn’t take itself seriously. With a large open world to explore, whacky tasks to complete and millennials to avoid, this is a casual title that’ll make you chuckle. I enjoyed it in short bursts and recommend you buy it here! With no retirement fund, you must fend for yourself! Become a boomer and argue and fight with anyone that disagrees with you.
Oscar nominee and Emmy, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Tony Award winner Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad”) headlines the riveting SHOWTIME drama YOUR HONOR, available on DVD and to Download & Keep on the 31st May from CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment. The three-disc DVD collection features all 10 heart-pounding episodes and exclusive, never-before-seen deleted scenes.
YOUR HONOR had the biggest debut season in SHOWTIME history, consistently gaining viewership since its debut in December 2020. The show follows Judge Michael Desiato (Cranston) as he treads carefully through a high-stakes game of lies, deceit and impossible choices after his teenage son, Adam (Hunter Doohan, “Truth Be Told”), is involved in a hit-and-run incident. Unbeknownst to Adam, the victim is the son of much-feared crime boss Jimmy Baxter (Michael Stuhlbarg, Call Me By Your Name) and his wife, Gina (Emmy® and Golden Globe®nominee Hope Davis, The Special Relationship), who might be even more dangerous than her husband.
The series also stars Carmen Ejogo (Selma), Isiah Whitlock Jr. (BlacKkKlansman), and Sofia Black-D’Elia (“The Night Of”). Guest stars include Golden Globe® winner Maura Tierney (“The Affair”), Amy Landecker (“Transparent”), Margo Martindale (“The Americans”), Lorraine Toussaint (“Orange Is the New Black”), Chet Hanks (“Empire”), Lamar Johnson (The Hate U Give) and Lilli Kay (“Chambers”).
It has been a long wait since the original release date for Far Cry 6 was delayed but now Ubisoft are ready to reveal the first look at both the gameplay and cast of characters for perhaps the most anticipated entry in the series, especially for me. Im just hoping I get to use a bow once more and continue my “Oliver Queen – World Freedom Fighter” style of playing Far Cry!
Get your first look at Dani Rojas, and learn about the modern guerrillas from Far Cry 6 now! The main hero Dani is customisable for the player who can chose between a male or female gender and visual look for the main hero of the story. Dani is a local Yaran, defending their country from a tyrant’s rule. Join the revolution to push back against the oppressive regime of dictator Anton Castillo and his teenage son Diego, brought to life by Hollywood stars Giancarlo Esposito (The Mandalorian, Breaking Bad) and Anthony Gonzalez (Coco)
In Far Cry 6, players are immersed in the adrenaline-filled, chaotic world of a modern-day guerrilla revolution. Welcome to Yara, a tropical paradise frozen in time. As dictator of Yara, Anton Castillo is intent on restoring his nation back to its former glory by any means, with his son, Diego, following in his bloody footsteps. Become a guerrilla fighter and burn their regime to the ground.
For the first time in Far Cry, experience a sprawling capital city: Esperanza, the most expansive Far Cry playground to date. Take down Anton in the seat of his power by staying hidden or engaging Anton’s army in an all-out firefight in the streets. From taking the reins of a horse to commandeering a tank, choose your favourite ride to fight against the regime or to just travel Yara in style.
Far Cry 6 will be releasing on October 7th, 2021 for PC and consoles.
Developer GameTomo has announced its vibrant narrative adventure game Sumire is now available for Switch and PC via Steam for $14.99. Both versions will be on sale with a 10% discount until June 3rd, along with an art book and original soundtrack bundle on Steam for 20% off.
Set in a picturesque Japanese village, the title, featured in Nintendo Japan’s Indie World, follows a disenchanted girl named Sumire who must embark on a one-day journey to see the spirit of her grandmother again. As Sumire encounters mischievous guides, magical forest creatures, and quirky townspeople, players will make irreversible choices that unlock one of multiple endings when the day’s sky fades from twilight blue to evening violet.
Sumire is a game about choice and regret. As the morning gradually unfurls into afternoon and night, our protagonist will come to terms with decisions she’s made that have affected her life and the lives of those around her,” says Michael Ely, Director at GameTomo. “We’re excited to witness players interpret Sumire’s journey in their own way, transforming a life unlived into a dream come true.” Sumire will be able to accept or refuse requests from a variety of characters along her trip. The words spoken or actions taken during these meetings will grant players positive or negative karma, which in turn determine how the day ends. Fans should mull over their choices wisely, as Sumire may not come across the same opportunity twice.
Sumire is now available for Switch and PC via Steam for $14.99 with a 10% discount until June 3rd. The game’s soundtrack and artbook are also respectively available on Steam for $5.99 and $3.99 or for $19.97 as a bundle with the game.
There is something to be said for the way in which Crashlands manages to charm you almost instantly; with its quirky, bright presentation and endearing dialogue. A quick quip about a USB stick minutes into the game, quickly set the precedent for Crashlands distinct tone and undeniable charm. And the light chuckle the quip elicited drew me in instantly.
You play as Flux, who alongside sidekick Juicebox, work as intergalactic delivery people. A simple – if a bit dull premise – is quickly undercut by your spaceship being attacked, and resorting to you crashing down on a nearby planet. This sets in motion the simple, but appropriate motivation for the gameplay loop.
As a game, Crashlands is a bit of a mashup of different genres, but primarily you will spend your time chopping, crafting and building. Where the game excels is in how it manages to deliver a satisfying experience across multiple genres.
The crafting system is deep, and the dialogue provides a regular source of entertainment. The story itself isn’t anything special, but the sheer variety of different characters you meet along the way, as well as the bond between the two main protagonists, provide enough memorable moments to add to the solid gameplay.
One of the game’s strengths is the sheer fluidity of its resource gathering – and subsequent crafting – loop. Menus are simple; fast travel in the form of teleportation pads speeds up the process, and these quality of life aspects help to alleviate from the potentially ‘repetitive’ nature of the gameplay. After all, Crashlands can offer a solid 40+ hours of gameplay with just the main story, and a bit of exploration.
Also – I appreciate having no inventory limit.
That being said, the crafting system alone isn’t enough – in my opinion – to sustain interest throughout a playthrough. So, what else does Crashlands have to offer?
Combat, pets and other adventures:
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Crashlands’ bright presentation, comical characters and simple gameplay loop might be a bit misleading. There is danger here. You are trying to survive, after all.
Combat in Crashlands is fundamentally simple: each alien foe has a zone that they will hit(marked on the map) and your job is to dodge, weave and then whack them with whatever makeshift weapon you currently have. The bull headed, elephant footed ‘Wompit’ creatures are going to be your first adversary. They hop around and can hit you with an AoE attack. As the game progresses, you will take on increasingly tough foes and even bosses.
Besides the occasional boss fights, and generally great visual designs, enemies in Crashlands aren’t all that interesting to fight. Combat feels clunky, which contrasted with the fluidity of the gathering / crafting systems, makes it feel tacked on; just ‘something else to do’.
However, one system that I found really engaging was Crashlands’ take on ‘Pokemon’ style breeding.
When you defeat a monster, they will sometimes drop an egg, which you can then craft in an incubator. After a certain length of time, the egg will hatch and Flux will become the proud owner of a new ‘pet’. These pets can follow a few simple commands, including having them support you in combat.
I found the process of attaining eggs and breeding new pets to be a lot more satisfying than the combat, and it was beneficial to have something different to engage with.
One last thing to mention is the game’s side quests. During exploration, you will meet many different characters who need your help. Yes, unsurprisingly in a crafting centred game, most of these quests involve ‘gathering something’(or fetching, even…).
We are not looking at Witcher 3 levels of engagement here, but most of these side quests offer valuable rewards in the form of new crafting recipes. Having these new recipes also helps with story progression, and thankfully the volume of these quests is pretty modest – especially considering the games length.
Fine in small doses:
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I think the most important thing to be aware of when it comes to Crashlands, is that this game was originally a mobile title. And, by nature of mobile gaming; Crashlands is best experienced in small doses.
By playing it this way, the game’s charm and solid crafting systems are less hindered by the inevitable repetitive grind that comes with mobile titles. Crashlands fundamentally isn’t going to suddenly win you over 10/15/20 hours in with new layers of gameplay or magnificent story developments.
But, if you’re looking for a relaxing, intuitive title littered with personality and charm – Crashlands is a solid – if unremarkable option.
Announcing new console experiences, Sonic Colors: Ultimate and Sonic Rangers, further details on Netflix’s Sonic Prime, mobile news, musical events and much more!
Yesterday, in honor of Sonic the Hedgehog’s 30th anniversary, SEGA hosted the first-ever “Sonic Central” livestream event, broadcasted on the official Sonic the HedgehogYouTube and Twitch channels. During the celebratory event, SEGA revealed a plethora of upcoming entertainment experiences starring the Blue Blur himself. The stream kicked off with the creators of the upcoming Netflix animated series Sonic Prime. While no celebration would be complete without a little music, SEGA unveiled that they will be celebrating Sonic’s 30th anniversary with a live orchestra event on June 23rd featuring music from Sonic games over the last 30 years with a special preview coming during Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest Kickoff Live! on June 10, with special guest performances by Crush 40 and Tomoya Ohtani.
Following the opening segment, SEGA jumped into the medium where it all began, with a slew of supersonic gaming-related announcements bringing the Blue Blur to the following console, PC, and mobile experiences this year:
Sonic Colors: Ultimate & Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps: SEGA revealed Sonic Colors: Ultimate, an adrenaline-pumping remaster of the beloved 2010 platformer, Sonic Colors, alongside a colorful debut trailer here. Sonic Colors: Ultimate is set to release both digitally and physically on PlayStation®4, Microsoft Xbox® One and Nintendo Switch™, with a digital-only release on PC via the Epic Game Store on September 7, 2021. Fans can pre-order Sonic Colors: Ultimate today here to receive the exclusive “Baby Sonic” keychain and other bonus items. In addition, SEGA unveiled a teaser to the two-part animation series, Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps, the first short-form animation featuring full dialogue and a voice cast including the return of legendary Sonic voice actor, Roger Craig Smith.
Sonic Origins: SEGA is working on a new compiled series that includes Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles as well as Sonic CD. Fans who are looking for a nostalgic gameplay experience can check out these classic hits for some non-stop Sonic action and fresh content, with more information coming soon.
NewSonic Team Game: Get ready to take on a new journey in the next flagship Sonic title from Sonic Team, the team that brought you Sonic Generations and Sonic Forces.
Tokyo 2020: Sonic is headed to the Olympic Games! Dress up your Avatar as Sonic and compete in 18 fun-filled Olympic events in Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – The Official VideoGame™, coming to all platforms on June 22nd and available for pre-order today.
Platform Expansions: This year Sonic is more available than ever with Sonic Mania and Team Sonic Racing now available on Amazon Luna. In addition, on June 1st – Sonic Forces, Team Sonic Racing and Sonic Mania Are coming to PlayStation Now! And later in the month on June 24th Sonic Mania will be available on the Epic Game Store.
Mobile Game Special Events: Sonic Forces: Speed Battle mobile will get a very special character, allowing players to harness the power of Chaos Emeralds and blast into battle as Super Sonic, with private races coming later this year as part of a limited-time event. In Sonic Dash, players can sail into a special pirate-themed party and unlock Pirate Sonic and Captain Shadow, collecting other prizes along the way. Sonic Racing is bringing in the classic feel, with classic characters, cars and three new tracks in a classic zone, along with some old school remixes. Finally, this October, prepare for a fright as the Warehog bounds into Sonic Forces and Sonic Dash. Look out for his arrival around Halloween and Unleash your power!
Additionally, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary, Sonic will be making a few special cameos in several other games, including:
Two Point Hospital: Build up a hospital from nothing to a masterpiece, this time complete with exclusive Sonic in-game items, character customization options and hospital decor. Swap staff outfits to celebrate Sonic’s 30th, with items available in-game for free on July 22.
But there are more ways to celebrate! SEGA revealed a lineup of commemorative merchandise to celebrate the 30th anniversary that Sonic fans can cherish for years to come.
Licensed Products: SEGA will be collaborating with a robust list partners throughout the year to create brand new Sonic products, including exciting items like a Giant Eggman Robot playset from JAKKS Pacific Inc., a full-color hardcover Sonic encyclopedia from Dark Horse and more. As part of Sonic’s 30th celebration, IDW will release a special super-sized 80-page comic book featuring three tales of colorful heroes and dastardly villains. Commemorative 30th Anniversary gold and silver coins will also be available this year from APMEX.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human, will be released on December 7. The announcement was made during the first episode of Dying 2 Know, a unique and immersive in-game web series diving deep into the world of the game. Techland also launched pre-orders, available here.
The entire episode of Dying 2 Know (D2K) was filled with the latest news about Dying Light 2, including a unique gameplay trailer, which showcased the current state of the game and a story background. What is important, even players who haven’t played the first game in the series can delve into the world of Dying Light 2 Stay Human and fully enjoy it.
Pre-orders have just been launched, so each gamer can find an edition with unique content that suits them the best. There are three retail editions available: Standard, Deluxe and Collector’s, and three digital editions: Standard, Deluxe and Ultimate. Everyone who pre-orders any version of the game will receive an exclusive digital Reload Pack, featuring a unique outfit, weapon, and paraglider skins. More details about all available editions and its unique content can be found here, including the lavish Collector’s Edition of Dying Light 2 Stay Human. Pre-order your preferred edition right now and don’t forget that stock for the Collector’s Edition won’t last long!
The world of Dying Light is huge and for those players who have yet to experience it, Techland has prepared a Platinum Edition of Dying Light. It contains all DLC that has been released so far, at a best value, available on Steam, GOG, PlayStation Store (available only for PlayStation Plus members) and Microsoft Store. Right now is the best time to sink into Harran and learn the fate of Kyle Crane.
For those players who want to get more insight and updates on the Dying Light universe, Techland is working on Techland Gamers & Goodies. More information about it will be revealed soon!
Dying Light 2 Stay Humanpublished by Techland launches December 7 on all platforms. Pre-orders will be available today via dyinglightgame.com/preorder. PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 versions will be available from 9:30 PM CEST, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S from 10:00 PM CEST.
The existence of a tribesman is renowned for being nomadic, hazardous, and short-lived. Yet even with this understanding, I didn’t expect Tribal Pass to be as brutal as it was. Death is just a split second away, and everything is out to get you. No matter what you do, you will lose members of your tribe as quick as a flash. It’s a harsh existence, and you must do whatever you can to make it as safe as possible.
Developed by shostak.games and published by Samustai LTD, this is a horrendously hazardous hardcore running title. You must move from the top to the bottom of your screen, avoiding obstacles, collecting food, and attempting to stay alive. Its premise is simple, perhaps too simple, and its difficulty is hard, perhaps too hard.
Tribal Pass kicks you around the park and then kicks you some more.
You govern a small band of warriors who must move from their old home to pastures new. Their voyage takes them across tough terrain where creatures attack you, other tribes kill you, and quicksand, rivers and pterodactyls must be avoided. With a shaman at the helm, he is the most valuable member of the party. Without him it’s game over, so keeping the wisest person alive is a must.
As you jump into Tribal Pass you quickly realise that this isn’t just a hardcore running game. No, it’s also a tactical resource management game that demands your attention. You must micromanage every element of your trip. You need to control food levels, hunt for meat, gather berries, recruit new members, and so forth.
The larger the tribe, the more sustenance they require. As you observe the food supply declining, you will become desperate. People will die, and you have limited choices. You either gather more supplies or eat each other. Yes, cannibalism is a thing in Tribal Pass. Run along, avoid the obstacles and munch on Geoff’s leg. Marvellous!
A map of your arduous journey.
It’s all about the formation and the environment.
You quickly learn that running around as one big unit is a huge mistake. Your whole tribe can quickly be annihilated by angry rhinos or deadly tigers. You must observe the surrounding world, planning to split your group into two, three, or four smaller clans. This move can and must be done on the fly. The threats are ever-present and you must react to them quickly. Sadly though, sacrifice is a must and losing a couple of men quickly became the norm.
If it isn’t the animals or other tribes out to get you, the environment will kill you. Misjudge your formation and you’ll land in quicksand and die. Miss a bridge over the water and you’ll drown. Spiked trees kill you, flies eat your food, and don’t forget the pterodactyl. The flying demon will, you guessed it, kill you.
As I said, Tribal Pass is just vicious. Its simplicity should make it fun, but you are constantly on edge. Its rogue-lite elements tell you that you’ll fail, but this doesn’t make it any easier when it happens. I spent hours getting my people to the end just for my hard work to be undone; it was heartbreaking.
That’s lunch sorted.
It’s a pixelated nightmare that needed more finesse.
If I put the harsh nature of the gameplay to one side, and the bitter resentment I feel towards the rogue-lite elements, I have to comment about the rough graphics. Now pixelated imagery is quickly becoming the norm in indie games, and it doesn’t bother me at all. But Tribal Pass was something else altogether. The fixed viewpoint, and hard to see obstacles made it unfairly tough. Chuck in a night mode and defeat is a certainty.
The developers needed to create more detailed and contrasting imagery to reduce unnecessary collisions. It ruined what was otherwise a challenging but fun game. What I enjoyed, however, was the variety of landscapes. The choice of colours and matching fauna added a realistic edge that I appreciated.
Another area that I liked was the tribalistic music that added an aggressive and adrenaline pumping atmosphere. It was interesting to listen to, suited the theme, and kept you in suspense. This continued with the sound effects. The noise of your men perishing, the flailing of spears and the rudimentary language were all wonderful to hear.
Don’t step on the pixelated quicksand.
Tribal Pass is complex but surprisingly straightforward to play.
As your shaman becomes wiser from his journey, he learns new skills. These benefit the tribe but require certain buttons to be pressed. You can empty your hands, wield spears, hold torches, eat one another, or increase the clan size. Once you get to grips with the mapping, you flit between each of the settings with ease. It made a pleasant change from the rest of the ball breaking elements that make up this game.
If you can get past the harsh nature of the beast, you find a rather addictive title that makes you keep playing. There is something quite rewarding about making it to the mountains and seeing what score you are given. It’s just a shame that it takes so much heartache to get to that point. If you are an achievement hunter, you are going to have to dig deep and put on your big boy pants. Patience, skill and luck are required to get all 1000 Gamerscore.
Tribal Pass should have been brilliant, but sadly it has too many shortcomings.
It always saddens me when a game doesn’t reach its potential, and right now Tribal Pass makes me sad. It should have been utterly brilliant. The theme, music, and genre could have made for an excellent title. But unfortunately, it falls short in many categories. It’s for this reason I cannot recommend it. If, however, you want to try it, buy it here! Can you help the tribesmen find a new home? Run the gauntlet and chance your luck.
