Is Doom 2016 any good

Is Doom 2016 any Good?

Exploring Hell

The newest installation into the Doom series can be broken down into three parts, single-player, multiplayer and snap-map. Doom multiplayer is strong at times but can also have times where it is rather weak. In similar fashion to Star Wars Battlefront's hero pickups Doom's demon drops are a licence to free kills. While in demon form you have insane amounts of health and tons of incredibly high power weaponry. This means that until a coordinated group ambushes you everybody who understands the game will simply avoid you, I do not believe the demon rune was a good idea. The load-out system is alright though I would have preferred it not exist so that the game would become more about weapon pickups however it does allow for some good customization, as well as the armour customization being a nice touch. The snap-map is the system that allows player made maps. Snap-map is a node based game and level editor with serious limitations though through it all there is the occasional diamond in the rough. Doom 2016 has the strongest single player campaign that I have ever played. Doom benefits from its fast paced game-play strong level design incredible soundtrack and interesting enemies. The story fits Doom Guy so perfectly and everything about the single-player is fantastic. Usually I don't do scores but I would rate the Doom single-player 10/10 it is amazing in my opinion.

Platform

Doom is a game that knows what it is. It is a game that uses video games as a form of media in a way that only they can. It often goes unsaid but Doom also just feels good to play. Moving around feels "right" so to speak. Everything you do is satisfying.

Snap map

Conclusion

Fighting a boss

Overall Doom is a game that is worth your money for the single-player alone and everything else is extra. So Rip and Tear your way through countless Demons and be the Doom guy.

Is Chivalry Medieval Warfare any good?

Is Chivalry Medieval Warfare Any Good?

Class selection

Chivalry is a Medieval take on FPS. While there is a third person mode the game is primarily first person. Chivalry is a PVP hack and slash more than an FPS. The primarily melee combat works well with three different kinds of swings. The basic swing which is easy to hit and does alright damage, the slower harder to hit overhand swing that devastates opponents, especially with heavier weapons and the thrust which does damage similar to the basic swing however it has more distance and less width. All of these attacks can be blocked by weapons or shields  however the kick cannot be blocked. The kick is a powerful tool especially against those who rely too heavily on their shield. There are several different classes within chivalry all of which have their own strengths and weaknesses. My preferred class the knight has the most health and damage output but because of their heavy armour is also the slowest with the least stamina. Then comes the vanguard, while they do not possess the same tank like nature that a knight has they have a charge ability that no other class has and the most range by far. Then comes the Man at arms. While the man at arms has little to no armour whatsoever they may find them self being killed by single overhead swings however this is put off by the sheer speed of the man at arms compared to all other classes they also have a dash ability that all others lack.

Platform

The heat of battle

While the combat can be occasionally infuriating and the hit-boxes can be wonky I still enjoy it a ton. Overall I enjoy chivalry though it has serious problems at the higher levels I have mostly played with friends and had lot's of fun. It only takes one person taking the game too seriously and being a "ballerina" to ruin the fun so public matches can be increadibly frustrating, especially because they are the only way to level up and unlock new weapons.

Killing enemies results in brutal decapitations

Conclusion

Chivalry can be as much unpleasant as it is pleasant. With a good group of friends you would be hard pressed to find a much  better game, however if you are in a lobby with the wrong people you may end up fuming with little to show for being so. Overall I would recommend Chivalry to somebody that is either looking for a more casual experience or has friends that already play.