SEMBLANCE ****
Nyamakop (PC)
Semblance doesn’t break any traditional narrative conventions. Its premise is simple – the gooey world you inhabit has been frozen solid, and your job is to fix it. There’s an underlying lore weaved throughout, but it feels tacked on. But that isn’t where Semblance shines. South African developer Nyamakop has attempted to create a new dynamic in the 2-D platformer genre, by allowing you to distort the environment around you to complete puzzles and progress the story. It works. Although short, {Semblance} successfully breathes new life into the platforming genre. ED
GOD OF WAR *****
Sony Interactive Entertainment (PS4)
After slaughtering all the Greek gods, you’d probably wonder what the hell is there left for Kratos to butcher? Well, how about some Norse gods? God Of War is the latest stunning addition to the series, following Kratos and his son Atreus into harsh, gruesome realms filled with monsters and powerful gods alike. The game calls to players to explore every inch of the game’s breathtaking and dangerous landscapes. Reimagined combat systems and gruesome graphics, God Of War has set the bar for action genres astronomically high. JA
