Matt Fuller, Author at Big Boss Battle (B3)

Outlanders – Cottage Core Town Builder With a Lot of Heart

Matt Fuller — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:00:11 +0000

I’m new to the Town Builders, and usually, the amount of micromanagement needed is an immediate turn-off for me. So when I decided to give Outlanders a try, I was a bit unsure of how I would find the experience, but thankfully it proved to be an enjoyable one that has warmed me to the […]

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The Last Hero of Nostalgaia – Soulslike Gameplay and Satire Make a Winning Combination

Matt Fuller — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:00:55 +0000

One game stood out from the crowd thanks to its satirical, shameless humour and surprisingly enjoyable gameplay during my trip to EGX, and that was The Last Hero of Nostalgaia, an action-adventure Soulslike that became a favourite of the show. Having now played the full game, I’m happy to say my initial, positive impression of […]

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Sonic Frontiers EGX Hands on – A Brave New Adventure

Matt Fuller — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:00:41 +0000

Since its gameplay reveal back in June, Sonic Frontiers had fans understandably concerned for the blue blurs’ newest outing with what looked to be a lacklustre new addition to the storied franchise, and I count myself amongst those people. During my visit to EGX this year, I was lucky enough to sit down and try […]

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Spellbound: The Magic Within – An Enchanting, Yet Rocky Romp

Matt Fuller — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:00:38 +0000

Visual novels aren’t usually my forte, but that’s not stopped me from dabbling in the genre from time to time and finding the odd gem like Behind the Frame. This time around I took a look at Wyrdren Games Spellbound: The Magic Within, a charming magic-filled story that’s rough around the edges, but full of […]

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Project Warlock 2 (Early Access) – (War)Lock and Load for Some Retro Shooter Carnage

Matt Fuller — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:00:41 +0000

Project Warlock 2 aims to take players back to the shooters of yesteryear. With its blend of retro shooter gameplay and a few clever twists, developers Buckshot Software aim to capture the same blood, bullets and badassery from the classic like Doom and Quake. After spending roughly 5 hours with a preview build, it seems […]

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Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters — Brutal and Brilliant

Matt Fuller — Sat, 28 May 2022 11:00:54 +0000

After having more than a few lukewarm experiences with the Warhammer gaming library recently, I’d resigned myself to thinking I’d likely not see a great game in the universe for a while. That’s until I got my hands on Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunter, an XCOM-like strategy game that is the best use of […]

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Game Dev Diaries: Entry 4 – End of the Road

Matt Fuller — Wed, 18 May 2022 16:17:37 +0000

Game Dev Diaries is a series of articles and videos that follows a cohort of young game design students as they embark on their final projects. With interviews, insights, and interesting viewpoints, these articles aim to showcase these talented game designers and give you a peek into what it’s like to learn and become an […]

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Game Dev Diaries: Entry 3 – Getting to Know Our Devs

Matt Fuller — Sat, 14 May 2022 09:57:46 +0000

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Game Dev Diaries: Entry 2 — Make it, break it, test it, break it again.

Matt Fuller — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 11:00:15 +0000

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Game Dev Diaries: Entry 1 — So, what you making?

Matt Fuller — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:00:04 +0000

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The Company Man — Its Rage Against the Machine!

Matt Fuller — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:00:10 +0000

Tired of the nine to five grind? Can’t take another performance review? Finally had enough of your overbearing, inconsiderate boss? Well, now thanks to The Company Man, you can finally bring down the machine in this stylish, fast-paced, yet rough around the edges 2D action platformer. Down with the corporation, man. The Company Man does […]

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Blood Bowl 3 is quite Literally Fantasy Football

Matt Fuller — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:00:35 +0000

I’ve learned to temper my expectations when it comes to new releases with Games Workshop IPs. Having now played and reviewed multiple Warhammer titles, I often find their releases to range from slightly underwhelming to buggy and near enough incomplete messes on release. But here I am again diving back into the world of Warhammer, […]

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Behind the Frame Is Art Come to Life

Matt Fuller — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:00:05 +0000

Behind the Frame was quite a new experience for me. Often when I hear the words interactive fiction or story-rich I tend to check out immediately; Which is to say I’m not a fan. Yet something drew me to this particular offering from Silver Lining Studio and as a result, I experienced a beautifully crafted […]

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Roguebook — Just Another Fantasy Tale

Matt Fuller — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 11:00:38 +0000

As someone who hasn’t dived into the roguelike, deck-builder fad, I was eager to see what all the fuss was about. Right off the bat, Roguebook made a good first impression on me and I was quite impressed with my first few hours. First off, Roguebook wastes no time getting you into the action. Upon […]

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Necromunda: Hired Gun — A Flawed Experience, but at Least You Have a Dog

Matt Fuller — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:00:52 +0000

I’ve begun to accept that I’ll likely be reviewing Warhammer games for the rest of my career. Having now reviewed multiple entries to this IP’s catalogue like Mechanicus, I feel confident calling myself the self-appointed Warhammer “expert” of B3. With that said, it seemed only fitting that I got a chance to play the new […]

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Legend of Keepers (Switch) — Exciting Careers in Adventurer Killing

Matt Fuller — Mon, 24 May 2021 18:00:52 +0000

I reviewed an early access version of Legend of Keepers last year and its fresh ideas and engaging gameplay made it a joy to play. Now with the full release and coming to switch, it seemed the perfect time to revisit this fresh and interesting take in the genre. Turns out it’s still a smashing […]

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Warhammer 40K: Mechanicus (Mobile) – Great game, but a not so great port

Matt Fuller — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:00:08 +0000

Yes, I’m reviewing another Warhammer game. Having now played the miniature’s, video games and a few spin-offs, I feel fairly qualified to talk about these games and the IP. When I had the chance to play the mobile port of Warhammer 40K: Mechanicus, I jumped at the chance. But after playing this version, I feel […]

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Oddworld: Soulstorm — Viva La Revolution

Matt Fuller — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:00:30 +0000

When I reviewed Oddworld New ‘N’ Tasty last year, I said it felt like a world that was fully realised. Its characters, world, and setting all felt like they were at their best, and it felt as though it had finally got to spread its wings and become the game it was meant to be. […]

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Warhammer 40k: Battlesector is a bit of a (Dread)snore

Matt Fuller — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:00:15 +0000

I’ve been lucky enough to play a few Warhammer games in recent years and the use of the IP often seems quite hit or miss. Some games like Total War: Warhammer are stellar uses for this IP, whilst others like Necromunda are underwhelming, to say the least. After getting a chance to play a preview […]

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Dandy Ace is a fast-paced roguelike that will put a spell on you

Matt Fuller — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:00:01 +0000

Some games have an incredible ability to drive you mad with anger and frustration, whilst also giving you some of the most satisfying victories, and still being so engaging that you can’t help but have ‘one more try’. Dandy Ace embodies that feeling through and through and as a result, it’s an absolute banger. Dandy […]

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Everspace 2 (Early Access) — Ready to Take Flight

Matt Fuller — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:00:46 +0000

Having played the demo last year, I was excited to see more of what Developers Rockfish had to offer with their space shooter darling. Whilst their first outing had a focus on roguelike elements, Everspace 2 swaps this out for an open world, looter shooter experience, sprinkled with RPG elements like crafting and customization. Simply […]

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The Pathless — Ambition and Adventure

Matt Fuller — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000

I’ve said what I like from my games enough times whilst writing for B3, one of those is exploration. When I say that I mean true exploration, not a map littered with icons or waypoints taking up your screen (looking at you Ubisoft). I want an interesting and diverse world that rewards my curiosity and […]

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Due Process (Early Access) isn’t geared up just yet

Matt Fuller — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 19:00:39 +0000

Whilst trying hard to stand out from the crowd, Due Process doesn’t quite do enough (at release) to really show off what a great game it could be. Whether it’s the visuals with its mixture of pixel art and 3D models or its unique features and quirks, this tactical FPS has some redeeming qualities and […]

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Prodeus (Early Access) — Bullets and Blood Turned to 11

Matt Fuller — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 19:00:31 +0000

Using modern technology and retro shooter gameplay, Prodeus hopes to keep the spirit of 90s shooters alive, and from what I played in its Early Access version, it does. It certainly does. Aside from DOOM (2016) and its sequel’s demon-slaying badassery, shooters don’t do anything for me; Frankly, I’m fed up with most of them. […]

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Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty is a remake done right

Matt Fuller — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:00:26 +0000

Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty is just as charming and weird as the original — Only now it feels fully realised. It was the 90s. Britpop was on the uprise and Friends dominated the airwaves. It was also when the original PlayStation first graced our living rooms. One game I remember fondly from that system was […]

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The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: the Amulet of Chaos — “Tis but a flesh wound”

Matt Fuller — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 18:00:37 +0000

The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: the Amulet of Chaos takes the humour and silliness of Monty Python and mashes it with a tactical RPG, all while parodying fantasy tabletop games like Dungeons and Dungeons. I imagine some of you are sold on that alone. I’ve played a few tactical games for B3 at this point, Corruption […]

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Hotshot Racing is a pretty radical game dude.

Matt Fuller — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 18:00:36 +0000

In an attempt to keep the spirit of arcades alive, Developers Sumo Digital and Lucky Mountain games have taken a step back in time with their new arcade racer, Hotshot Racing. Today, it’s near impossible to find a good arcade anymore. I remember going to the arcade in its last few glory days and playing […]

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Necromunda: Underhive Wars — The emperor would be displeased

Matt Fuller — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 18:00:57 +0000

Having been a fan of the Warhammer IP for many years, any chance I get to try out something set in the grim, dark future of the 41st millennium, I take it. So when I first heard about Necromunda: Underhive Wars, I naturally jumped at the opportunity to play this newest addition to the IP’s […]

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SpellBreak — Magical Warfare

Matt Fuller — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:00:18 +0000

SpellBreak is a Battle Royale with magic. Now that’s a great elevator pitch. If you have been paying attention the last few years, you’ll see one genre making its way into nearly every facet of gaming: Battle royale. Regardless of whether you love ‘em or hate ‘em, it’s hard to deny their impact. SpellBreak is […]

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New World — Not quite new enough

Matt Fuller — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:00:06 +0000

I’m the first to admit that I’ve sunk way too many hours into MMO’s such as World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy 14. Whether it was raids, dungeons, or crafting, I often spend the early hours of the morning justifying to myself why I needed to get just a little more exp. So when I […]

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BPM: Bullets per Minute — Rockin’ And A-Rollin’

Matt Fuller — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 08:00:33 +0000

Now I’ve played quite a few roguelikes/roguelites at this point, and it’s fair to say that I’m a bit worn out on the whole genre. With so many vying for attention and little done to stand out, it can often feel like I’m playing the same game with a different coat of paint. That was […]

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Curious Expedition 2 — An uneventful journey

Matt Fuller — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 13:00:39 +0000

When it comes to exploration in games, it needs to accomplish one simple, yet lofty task for me to stay interested: Feed my curiosity. Let me explore a world that feels alive, teeming with possibilities and with so much character that I cant get up and walk away until I explore “one more area”. Curious […]

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Monster Camp Demo — Saucy summer camp fun

Matt Fuller — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:00:57 +0000

With no major gaming events like E3 taking place this year, developers and platforms have taken it upon themselves to fill in the gap with their own events, with the Steam game festival being one such event, and stepping back into the world of Monster Prom was a great way to start. From the 16th–22nd […]

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Fight Crab Demo — Crustacean Combat

Matt Fuller — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:00:30 +0000

With no major gaming events like E3 taking place this year, developers and platforms have taken it upon themselves to fill in the gap with their own events, with the Steam game festival being one such event. From the 16th – 22nd of June, the festival showcased a whole host of games and live streams […]

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Everspace 2 Demo — Get ready to become a maverick

Matt Fuller — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:00:22 +0000

With no major gaming events like E3 taking place this year, developers and platforms have taken it upon themselves to fill in the gap with their own events, with the Steam game festival being one such event. From the 16th – 22nd of June, the festival showcased a whole host of games and live streams […]

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Windjammers 2 Demo — Frisby frenzy

Matt Fuller — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 18:00:38 +0000

With no major gaming events like E3 taking place this year, developers and platforms have taken it upon themselves to fill in the gap with their own events, with the Steam game festival being one such event. From the 16th – 22nd of June, the festival showcased a whole host of games and live streams […]

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Hellbound Demo — Bullets and Blood

Matt Fuller — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 18:00:38 +0000

With no major gaming events like E3 taking place this year, developers and platforms have taken it upon themselves to fill in the gap with their own events, with the Steam game festival being one such event. From the 16th — 22nd of June, the festival showcased a whole host of games and live streams […]

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Haven Demo — Runaway lovers

Matt Fuller — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 18:00:31 +0000

With no major gaming events like E3 taking place this year, developers and platforms have taken it upon themselves to fill in the gap with their own events, with the Steam game festival being one such event. From the 16th — 22nd of June, the festival showcased a whole host of games and live streams […]

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Valorant — Bred for competition

Matt Fuller — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 18:00:20 +0000

Let’s get this out the way from the beginning: Valorant definitely isn’t for everyone. Riot Game’s newest venture, Valorant, is a game with competition at its core, and it’s not ashamed to show it. Does that mean it’s bad? No. But this inescapable fact does make Valorant a tough pill to swallow for some, including […]

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Legend of Keepers — Admin with added death

Matt Fuller — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 13:00:16 +0000

Normally rogue-lite games become very boring, very quickly for me. I often find that I’ve seen most of the game in the first hour of playing, and so have little drive to keep playing the same areas, or enemies over and over again. Whilst the same can be said for this Early Access title, Legend […]

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Crucible — The lukewarm melting pot of hero shooters.

Matt Fuller — Wed, 27 May 2020 13:00:38 +0000

Hero shooters have been a constant in gaming for the last few years. It seems like nearly every developer has taken influence in some manner from the genre, whether that’s in terms of the gameplay itself or the monetization. With Crucible, Amazon hopes to take a slightly different approach hero shooter. Taking place on the […]

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Monster Prom XXL — Monstrously fun

Matt Fuller — Mon, 25 May 2020 18:00:13 +0000

Truth be told, I didn’t attend my prom. it was of no interest to me to go and see people from school, who I didn’t like and would likely never see again, all while listening to music I didn’t like. But thankfully Beautiful Glitch has let me live out a far more exciting school life […]

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Ninjala Beta Impressions — Bubblegum Pop

Matt Fuller — Wed, 06 May 2020 13:00:24 +0000

This week I took part in the open beta for Ninjala, an upcoming free to play game by GungHo coming exclusively to Nintendo switch. With its colourful visuals and close-quarters, playfully chaotic gameplay, I was pleasantly surprised from the brief amount I was able to play. Now right out the gate, I thought that Ninjala […]

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The Wind and Wilting Blossom — Art and War

Matt Fuller — Mon, 04 May 2020 18:00:45 +0000

I’m definitely no expert in it, but I do enjoy some Japanese culture. Give me some ramen and ill scoff it down in seconds. Good anime? I’ll binge watch it all day. But good Japanese games are my bread and butter. Whether they are from Japanese developers or simply feature Japanese influences, I’ll be all […]

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CCCU Isojam: Creativity in lockdown

Matt Fuller — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:38 +0000

Times are rough at the moment. But that hasn’t stopped the creativity of some students at Canterbury Christ Chruch University. CCCU Isojam saw students, lecturers and friends alike, come together for a 10-day game jam. Any engine could be used, and followed the appropriate theme of “keep your distance”. Thanks to lockdowns, social distancing, and […]

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Totally Reliable Delivery Service just about delivers

Matt Fuller — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:00:48 +0000

If there is one thing I can take away from my time playing Totally Reliable Delivery Service it’s this: If this is how deliveries are made, it would explain why my packages turn up half-destroyed and late. Developed by We’re Five Games and published by TinyBuild, Totally Reliable Delivery Service is a physics-based, sandbox delivery […]

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Speed Limit — Road Rage Personified

Matt Fuller — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:00:32 +0000

Speed Limit is quick, clear and incredibly addictive. After just a few short attempts I found myself getting hooked onto the nonstop arcade action gameplay, Even if it’s rather short-lived. Speed limit, Developed by Gameschuck, see’s players take control of an everyday commuter on the train, who, after a run-in with a tired and beaten […]

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This Strange Realm of Mine — Not “fun”, but it’s certainly interesting

Matt Fuller — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:00:50 +0000

It’s hard for me to put into words what I experienced playing This Strange Realm of Mine. Developer Doomster Entertainment has created a weird and wonderful experience that, while not necessarily one of the most fun games I’ve played recently, is certainly one of the most interesting. I think to say This Strange Realm of […]

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Through the Darkest of Times — People have power

Matt Fuller — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 14:00:54 +0000

Through the Darkest of Times offers a glimpse into a grim and bleak moment in history, but despite the hardships its message shines through brightly. Through the Darkest of Times calls itself a “historical resistance strategy game”, letting players lead the resistance in Third Reich Berlin with the aim of weakening the regime’s hold of […]

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Corruption 2029 — Slow and steady wins the race

Matt Fuller — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 17:00:16 +0000

Corruption 2029 won’t hold your hand, but that’s what makes it so satisfying. Developed by The Bearded Ladies, Corruption 2029 has players engage in tough-as-nails tactical combat that mixes stealth and strategy using a squad of robotically enhanced soldiers. All of this takes place in an alternate world where America has descended into a new […]

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