Following its release last July on iOS and Android devices, Deus Ex: The Fall will launch on PC via Steam this March. The new version will receive a host of additions such as updated AI, an improved tutorial, Steam achievements and badges and improved graphics optimisation. Microtransactions, which are present in the iOS/Android versions, have also been removed for the PC version.
Deus Ex: The Fall will release on March 25th 2014. As a bonus anyone who pre-orders the game will also receive a free copy of the original Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition, which I recommend to anyone who is into old school action/shooters and can handle the now ancient graphics.
Unfortunately one thing they have yet to update is the trailer, so here’s last years launch trailer instead.
Welcome to The Reticule’s definitive roundup of gaming releases throughout December 2013. All release dates stated are for the EU, across all currently available platforms including Playstation 4 and Xbox One.
Still catching up with this months games? November’s release schedule can be found here.
3rd Rainbow Moon
PSV
Battlefield 4: China Rising
PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, XO
In the China Rising expansion pack, the all-out war of Battlefield 4 is expanded with four massive maps, using all-new vehicles and high-tech military equipment. Ten new assignments and a new game mode, Air Superiority, are also available.
4th Broken Sword: The Serpent’s Curse
PC
Paris in the spring. Shots ring out from a gallery… A robbery – a murder – and the beginning of another epic, original Broken Sword adventure. An adventure that will hurl intrepid lawyer George Stobbart and sassy journalist Nico Collard onto the trail of a murderous conspiracy forged in the cauldron of war-torn Europe. A conspiracy whose roots lie in mysteries older than the written word. Armed only with logic, integrity and a wry sense of humour – can George and Nico outwit evil forces both ancient and modern and save mankind from disaster? From a Curse forged by the Devil himself?
Gran Turismo 6 will introduce new locations where the drama will continue to unfold: the Goodwood Hillclimb course, a very exclusive track that only a few selected guests had experienced until now, is recreated for the first time in a video game; the Silverstone Circuit, the holy ground of the GT Academy that nurtured gamers into professional racing drivers; and the legendary Brands Hatch of UK fame, for a total of 7 new tracks included at launch. No matter if you’re driving alone or if you are challenging rivals, GT6 will set the stage for your new drama.
Scribblenauts Unlimited
Wii U, 3DS
Zumba Fitness World Party
XO
10th Unity of Command: Black Turn
PC
11th Europa Universalis IV: Conquest of Paradise
PC
Europa Universalis IV: Conquest of Paradise is the first expansion for the critically praised empire building game Europa Universalis IV, focusing on exploration of the new world and the Native American nations. The expansion allows you to send your ships off to the west and discover a new world, unlike any you’ve seen before – for the first time in a Paradox Development Studio game, you are given the option to discover a completely randomized American continent.
Welcome to The Reticule’s definitive roundup of gaming releases throughout November 2013. All release dates stated are for the EU, across all currently available platforms including Playstation 4 and Xbox One.
Still catching up with this months games? October’s release schedule can be found here.
1st Battlefield 4
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Battlefield 4 is the genre-defining action blockbuster made from moments that blur the line between game and glory. Fueled by the next-generation power and fidelity of Frostbite 3 it provides a visceral, dramatic experience unlike any other. Only in Battlefield will you blow the foundations of a dam or reduce an entire skyscraper to rubble. Only in Battlefield will you lead a naval assault from the back of a gun boat. Battlefield grants you the freedom to do more and be more while playing to your strengths and carving your own path to victory.
WWE 2K14
PS3, Xbox 360
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag
PS3, Xbox 360
Lilly Looking Through
PC
Monster High 13 Wishes
DS, Wii, Wii U, 3DS
5th Call of Duty: Ghosts
PC, PS3, Wii U, Xbox 360
7th Wii Sports Club
Wii U
8th Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Collection
PS3, Xbox 360
Assassin’s Creed Heritage Collection
PS3, Xbox 360
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
Wii U
Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy
3DS
11th PixelJunk Shooter
PC
12th Disney Frozen: Olaf’s Quest
3DS
SimCity: Cities of Tomorrow
PC
13th Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus
PS3
World of Warplanes
PC
15th XCOM: Enemy Within
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
XCOM: Enemy Within is the expansion to the 2012 Game of the Year award winning strategy game XCOM: Enemy Unknown. The new content adds an incredible array of new abilities, upgrades and weapons to combat new enemy and alien threats. It also introduces new maps, new tactical and strategic gameplay, and new multiplayer content providing a fresh new gameplay experience.
Baldur’s Gate II — Enhanced Edition
Andriod, iOS, PC
Deadfall Adventures
PC, Xbox 360
X Rebirth
PC
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
PC, PS3, Wii U, Xbox 360
Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I DON’T KNOW!
PC, PS3, Wii U, Xbox 360, 3DS
18th The Lord of the Rings Online: Helm’s Deep
PC
19th Need for Speed Rivals
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
22nd Ryse: Son of Rome
XO
Ryse: Son of Rome tells the story of Marius Titus, a young Roman soldier who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits, then travels with the Roman army to Britannia to seek revenge. Quickly rising through the ranks, Marius must become a leader of men and defender of the Empire on his quest to exact vengeance – a destiny he soon discovers can only be fulfilled much closer to home.
Dead Rising 3
XO
Crimson Dragon
XO
Forza Motorsport 5
XO
Peggle 2
XO
Killer Instinct
XO
Tearaway
PSV
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
3DS
Young Justice: Legacy
PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, Wii U, 3DS
Battlefield 4
XO
Call of Duty: Ghosts
XO
Fifa 14
XO
Need for Speed Rivals
XO
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag
PC, PS4, Wii U, XO
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag begins in 1715, when pirates established a lawless republic in the Caribbean and ruled the land and seas. These outlaws paralyzed navies, halted international trade, and plundered vast fortunes. They threatened the power structures that ruled Europe, inspired the imaginations of millions, and left a legacy that still endures.
Just Dance 2014
XO
Madden NFL 25
XO
Skylanders: Swap Force
XO
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
XO
NBA 2K14
XO
29th Killzone Shadow Fall
PS4
Knack
PS4
Pinball Arcade
PS4
Warframe
PS4
The PlayRoom
PS4
War Thunder
PS4
One Piece: Romance Dawn
3DS
Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Welcome to The Reticule’s definitive roundup of gaming releases throughout September 2013. All release dates stated are for the EU, across all currently available platforms. Keep this page bookmarked for easy access, as we will link all previews and reviews when we post them on the site.
Still catching up with this months games? August’s release schedule can be found here.
3rd Total War: Rome II
PC
Become the world’s first superpower and command the most incredible and vast war machine of the Ancient world. Dominate the enemies of your glorious empire by military, economic and political means. Your rise will bring admiration from your followers but will also attract greed and jealousy, even from your closest allies. Will betrayal strike you down, or will you be the first to turn on old friends? How much are you ready to sacrifice for your vision of Rome? Will you fight to save the Republic, or plot to rule alone as Dictator — as Emperor?
Diablo III
PS3, Xbox 360
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
PS3
Rayman Legends
PC
4th Killzone: Mercenary
PSV
6th Farming Simulator 2013
PS3, Xbox 360
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate
PS3, Xbox 360
Football Director
PC
Final Exam
PC
I Am Alive
PC
10th The Sims 3 Movie Stuff Pack
PC
11th DuckTales Remastered
Xbox 360
12th Arma III
PC
ARMA 3 is set in the near-future during the mid-2030s, where NATO forces deployed in the Greek islands of the Aegean Sea are trying to hold off a massive Iranian military offensive from the east. During the singleplayer campaign, the player will take the role of a British Special Forces soldier, Captain Scott Miller. Initially, the player must survive on their own after friendly forces are defeated in a failed NATO operation. During the campaign, the player will face everything from lone wolf infiltration missions to the commanding of large scale armored operations. The player will also be able to choose different objectives and weaponry (such as UAVs, artillery, and air support) according to their play style.
Los Santos: a sprawling sun-soaked metropolis full of self-help gurus, starlets and fading celebrities, once the envy of the Western world, now struggling to stay afloat in an era of economic uncertainty and cheap reality TV. Amidst the turmoil, three very different criminals plot their own chances of survival and success: Franklin, a street hustler looking for real opportunities and serious money; Michael, a professional ex-con whose retirement is a lot less rosy than he hoped it would be; and Trevor, a violent maniac driven by the chance of a cheap high and the next big score. Running out of options, the crew risks everything in a series of daring and dangerous heists that could set them up for life.
MechWarrior Online
PC
18th Dragon’s Prophet
PC
19th Angry Birds Star Wars II
iOS
20th Pro Evolution Soccer 2014
PS3, Xbox 360
Recovery: Search and Rescue Simulation
PC
24th Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
PS3
25th Pac-Man Championship Edition DX+
PC
26th Train Simulator 2014
PC
27th FIFA 14
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Career mode in Fifa 14 has been revamped. Additions include a Global Scouting Network through most countries, which allows hiring a scout to search for talent all season from various clubs globally. The Career Mode hub navigation has also been redesigned, with fewer interruptions and live scouting reports. Managers are now able to develop, build and refine their network of scouts, gathering details on the attributes and traits of players. This way of playing Career Mode also moves away from the concept of player overall rating as an on-demand metric of a player’s abilities. Instead, communication with scouts determines what type of player is wished.
Jane Wilde, developed by LevelBit, is a free-to-play side scrolling shooter recently released for Android phones. The main aim of the game is to survive each mini section whilst completing goals and collecting money to upgrade your arsenal of weapons.
Each level is incredibly linear offering no exploration but in turn offers a decent variety of enemies and weapons to deal with them. Gameplay starts off at a rather dreamy pace and is incredibly easy. This picks up in the later stages when you encounter all the types of enemies and have the weapon power capable of dealing with them. However, getting to the later stages may seem like a bit of a drag to anyone who plays the game for extended periods of time as the gameplay is largely the same sequence of mowing down enemy after enemy with a variety of weapons until you encounter a boss.
The progression system in Jane Wilde is fittingly simplistic for a casual mobile game. Each round supplies you with coins which you use to buy ammo, weapons and damage upgrades. You can also collect bonus ammo and health as random drops during play but these vanish if not picked up quickly. Mobility is often an issue when dealing with multiple enemies on screen and I have lost countless drops due to the slow character movement. The gameplay would benefit from a roll button for extra mobility during the hectic moments when drops are a plenty and enemies even more so. A manual reload button would also benefit the game as often the enemies appear in waves and being stuck between waves with only one bullet in the chamber is rather annoying.
Jane Wilde has the right mix of gameplay I would expect from a mobile game. The controls are very easy to get to grips with, the gameplay is fast paced in the later stages and gameplay is fluid and enjoyable if taken in small chunks. It offers a survival mode, achievements, power-ups and plenty of enemy types and great looking graphics but even after all of this it feels as if something is missing. Replay value is almost non-existent as each level is essentially the same left to right movement with a different sequence of enemies and occasionally a different back drop. The objectives for each level are only made apparent after you complete it and offer no bonuses to your upgrades or otherwise. Quite often deaths are due to the fact that your character lacks mobility and a manual reload button.
As far as value for money goes, you can’t go wrong with a free-to-play game like Jane Wilde and if mowing down endless lines of undead creatures sounds like your kind of bag then you have nothing to lose here.
Verdict – On Target
Platforms Available – Andriod, iOS
Platform Reviewed – Andriod
Review based on a copy freely downloaded from the Google Play store.
Please check this post for more on our scoring policy.
Welcome to The Reticule’s definitive roundup of gaming releases throughout July 2013. All release dates stated are for the EU, across all currently available platforms. Keep this page bookmarked for easy access, as we will link all previews and reviews when we post them on the site.
Still catching up with this months games? June’s release schedule can be found here.
2nd Toki Tori 2
PC
Toki Tori 2 is a puzzle adventure game in which you explore a lush forest island inhabited by strange creatures. Whistle and stomp to influence their behavior, and solve the puzzles. But what’s up with that black goo? It’s threatening your home world! Our unlikely yellow hero may be the star of the show, but he won’t get anywhere without the creatures he meets along the way. As you play, the storyline unfolds. Your goal is to get to the core of the corruption and save the island!
3rd Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition
PC
Scourge: Outbreak
Xbox 360
5th DARK
PC, Xbox 360
Project X Zone
3DS
11th Guncraft
PC
12th Dynasty Warriors 8
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Sid Meier’s Civilization V: Brave New World
PC
This new expansion provides enhanced depth and replayability through the introduction of international trade and a focus on culture and diplomacy. Your influence around the world will be impacted by creating Great Works, choosing an ideology for your people and proposing global resolutions in the World Congress. As you move through the ages of history you will make critical decisions that will impact your relationship with other civilizations.
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
3DS
18th Plants vs. Zombies 2: It’s About Time
iOS
23rd The Smurfs 2
DS, PS3, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360
Raven – The Legacy of a Master Thief
PC
26th Pikmin 3
Wii U
New Super Luigi U
Wii U
New Super Luigi U, a massive add-on for New Super Mario Bros. U and also available separately as a packaged version at retail, is a platforming game featuring Luigi. All 82 courses from New Super Mario Bros. U have been retooled with new challenging designs and features for this adventure! Luigi can jump higher than Mario, but finds it a lot harder to stop moving once he gets going, so playing as him will be a whole new experience! In multiplayer mode, you can also take control of the thieving Nabbit from the original game! He doesn’t take any damage from enemies, so he’s well-suited for less experienced players.
Welcome to The Reticule’s definitive roundup of gaming releases throughout November 2012. All release dates stated are for the EU, across all currently available platforms. Keep this page bookmarked for easy access, as we will link all previews and reviews when we post them on the site.
Still catching up with this months games? October’s release schedule can be found here.
2nd Batman: Arkham City Game Of The Year Edition
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Nike And Kinect Training
Xbox 360
Silent Hill: Book Of Memories
PSV
WWE 13
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Football Manager 2013
PC
This year’s version allows you to take control of any club in more than 50 nations across the world and includes all of Europe’s biggest leagues as well as database of over 500,000 real-world players and staff. You’re in the hot-seat, which means you decide on who plays and who sits on the bench, you’re in total control of tactics, team-talks, substitutions and pitch-side instructions as you follow the match live with the acclaimed 3D match engine allowing YOU to make the difference!
Thundercats
DS
Wreck-It Ralph
DS, Wii, 3DS
6th Halo 4
Xbox 360
After thirty years of war with the Covenant, humanity finally found victory. The Master Chief, a Spartan super-soldier, and Cortana, an AI construct of unmatched technical sophistication, put an end to the Covenant, the Flood, and the threat of the Halo Array on a remote installation known as the Ark. Now, in the wake of the conflict, the Chief and Cortana drift through space aboard the remains of Forward Unto Dawn, slowly approaching a mysterious artificial world they will soon come to call Requiem.
Rockstar Games Collection: Edition 1
PS3, Xbox 360
7th LittleBigplanet Karting
PS3
8th Mass Effect Trilogy
PC, Xbox 360
Angry Birds: Star Wars
iOS, PC
13th Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Rabbids Rumble
3DS
The Hip Hop Dance Experience
Wii, Xbox 360
16th
Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed
PSV, 3DS
Hitman: Absolution is the upcoming fifth title in the Hitman series by producer, IO Interactive, published by Square Enix and co-published by Eidos. The game will be available for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows on November 20, 2012. Hitman: Absolution will run on IO Interactive’s proprietary Glacier 2 game engine, combining classic Hitman game mechanics with new mechanics. The game’s story will further delve into the mysterious life of Agent 47, the series’ protagonist.
23rd Rise Of The Guardians
DS, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360 3DS
Assassin’s Creed 3
PC
30th Ben 10: Omniverse
DS, PC, PS3, Xbox 360, 3DS
Far Cry 3 (Hands On Part 1, Part 2)
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Far Cry 3 returns the series to a tropical island setting. Players will assume the role of protagonist Jason Brody, a tourist who has been stranded on an island chain in the grips of violent local conflict for years. Jason has been separated from his girlfriend and, in his search for her, developers have stated he will have to deal with a wide cast of mostly unstable characters who have been trapped on these islands for some time.
