Gareth Brierley, Author at TheXboxHub https://www.thexboxhub.com/author/thelostisland/ Xbox and Game Pass news, reviews, videos and opinions Thu, 01 Feb 2024 09:17:39 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Tardy Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/tardy-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/tardy-review/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 09:17:31 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=150161 The story and narrative of Tardy will keep you going. It's a pulpy thrill ride across a planet with AI at the forefront and themes of friendship and companionship mixed in.

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Devil Inside Us: Roots of Evil Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/devil-inside-us-roots-of-evil-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/devil-inside-us-roots-of-evil-review/#respond Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:25:12 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=150053 Devil Inside Us: Roots of Evil is different, but it’s an admirable adventure that is worth taking in over a couple of hours.

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War Hospital Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/war-hospital-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/war-hospital-review/#respond Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:57:52 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=150022 There’s no doubt that War Hospital will have you considering the heroic medical teams of the time

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Rising Lords Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/rising-lords-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/rising-lords-review/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:30:10 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=149894 There is a great game hidden away in Rising Lords, with lots of options to play through and a good story.

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Exclusive Interview – Understanding The Invincible with Starward Industries https://www.thexboxhub.com/exclusive-interview-understanding-the-invincible-with-starward-industries/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/exclusive-interview-understanding-the-invincible-with-starward-industries/#respond Sun, 21 Jan 2024 18:33:05 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=149754 We wanted to find out more about The Invincible, what prompted its creation and how Starward went about delivering it. Maciej Dobrowolski, CMO at Starward Industries was more than happy to tell us more. 

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The Spy Who Shot Me Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/the-spy-who-shot-me-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/the-spy-who-shot-me-review/#respond Sun, 21 Jan 2024 12:51:19 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=149746 The Spy Who Shot Me is fine, but it doesn't feel very polished and it failed to hit the funny bone.

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown-review/#respond Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:06:54 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=149725 It's great to see the Prince of Persia franchise back in the public eye once more, especially with The Lost Crown paying homage to the original 1989 game.

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Bahnsen Knights Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/bahnsen-knights-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/bahnsen-knights-review/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:00:18 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=149559 If you loved the other games in the series, then Bahnsen Knights is a must-buy.

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Re.Surs Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/re-surs-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/re-surs-review/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2024 19:48:28 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=149554 The story of Re.Surs is deep and spiralling whilst the narrative strikes a good tone, both in its serious moments and the comedic ones.

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Paperman: Adventure Delivered Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/paperman-adventure-delivered-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/paperman-adventure-delivered-review/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2024 15:22:54 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=149527 Paperman: Adventure Delivered presents a cute story with some fun characters and a colourful world to explore.

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The Library of Babel Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/the-library-of-babel-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/the-library-of-babel-review/#respond Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:10:49 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=149420 The engaging cutscenes that take us through this stunning world, introducing the main character, should be enough to hook you into The Library of Babel. But the main problem the game has is found in the mechanics.

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Nightmare Reaper Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/nightmare-reaper-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/nightmare-reaper-review/#respond Mon, 08 Jan 2024 20:34:19 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=149340 You’ll have an absolute blast with Nightmare Reaper - at least for the first couple of hours.

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Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengeance of the Slayer Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/slayers-x-terminal-aftermath-vengeance-of-the-slayer-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/slayers-x-terminal-aftermath-vengeance-of-the-slayer-review/#respond Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:24:36 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=149298 Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengeance of the Slayer is one of those games in which the creative choices should be applauded; at times, it feels genius.

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Barton Lynch Pro Surfing Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/barton-lynch-pro-surfing-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/barton-lynch-pro-surfing-review/#respond Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:18:10 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=149239 Whether it has long term appeal is up for debate, but Barton Lynch Pro Surfing is quite probably the best surfing game money can currently buy.  

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Gray Dawn Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/gray-dawn-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/gray-dawn-review/#respond Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:47:05 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=149204 Gray Dawn will happily immerse you into a good story that mixes many different styles.

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DETECTIVE: Stella Porta Case Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/detective-stella-porta-case-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/detective-stella-porta-case-review/#respond Fri, 29 Dec 2023 10:22:19 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=149074 Perhaps it could do with a few more cases and a little longer in terms of gameplay hours, but DETECTIVE: Stella Porta Case is worth spending time with.

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Emergency Call: The Attack Squad Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/emergency-call-the-attack-squad-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/emergency-call-the-attack-squad-review/#respond Fri, 29 Dec 2023 07:27:00 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=149059 A sim-game that comes with arcade elements, you should have some fun with Emergency Call: The Attack Squad

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Criminal Expert Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/criminal-expert-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/criminal-expert-review/#respond Thu, 28 Dec 2023 20:18:28 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=149052 The ambition of Criminal Expert is high and I love a lot of what it tries to do in terms of mixing FMV with actual detective-styled gameplay.

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Rough Justice: ’84 Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/rough-justice-84-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/rough-justice-84-review/#respond Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:53:39 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=148699 A very good strategy game that covers both a great narrative and board-like gameplay, Rough Justice: '84 is a bit of a stunner.

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Orten Was The Case Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/orten-was-the-case-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/orten-was-the-case-review/#respond Sun, 17 Dec 2023 15:37:16 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=148641 There is a very good narrative found in Orten Was The Case with a great concept and a huge puzzle within a puzzle to solve.

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Forest Grove Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/forest-grove-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/forest-grove-review/#respond Sun, 17 Dec 2023 14:30:02 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=148636 Forest Grove is a neat and interesting take on the detective genre. It is original, even though it borrows ideas.

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Life of Delta Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/life-of-delta-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/life-of-delta-review/#respond Thu, 14 Dec 2023 20:12:44 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=148584 Thanks to the visuals, storytelling, and sound, Life of Delta may well suck you in.

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Bang-On Balls: Chronicles Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/bang-on-balls-chronicles-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/bang-on-balls-chronicles-review/#respond Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:41:38 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=148567 Bang-On Balls: Chronicles is a beautiful platformer that you will have a ball with. It provides some fantastic gameplay and exquisite ball-on-ball action. The humour is absolutely spot on and the various huge worlds are a delight to bounce around and explore.

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Evil Nun: The Broken Mask Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/evil-nun-the-broken-mask-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/evil-nun-the-broken-mask-review/#respond Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:15:01 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=148562 Evil Nun: The Broken Mask is probably one of the better games in the whole survival horror genre, all thanks to its interesting setup, frightening main character, and some amazing visuals.

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Low Story Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/low-story-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/low-story-review/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:48:06 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=148524 Once it gets going, Low Story comes complete with some fun gameplay, a decent shooting mechanic and varied bosses.

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Gangs of Sherwood Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/gangs-of-sherwood-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/gangs-of-sherwood-review/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:54:16 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=148508 Capable of providing an interesting take on the Robin Hood myth, Gangs of Sherwood fills a gap.

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Under the Waves Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/under-the-waves-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/under-the-waves-review/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:53:28 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=148503 An amazing piece of world-building that is complemented with some superb visuals and audio work, Under the Waves will keep you captivated for some eight hours or so. And come the end, you may just be sad that it has finished.

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Football Manager 2024 Console Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/football-manager-2024-console-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/football-manager-2024-console-review/#respond Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:22:14 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=147939 Football Manager 2024 Console Edition allows you to create a story of your own, dealing with your destiny across one club or many, all as you get to oversee every last detail. 

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Diorama Dungeoncrawl – Master of the Living Castle Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/diorama-dungeoncrawl-master-of-the-living-castle-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/diorama-dungeoncrawl-master-of-the-living-castle-review/#respond Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:00:36 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=147929 You may well applaud the basic story setup and retro visuals in Diorama Dungeoncrawl - Master of the Living Castle.

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Worldless Review https://www.thexboxhub.com/worldless-review/ https://www.thexboxhub.com/worldless-review/#respond Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:38:55 +0000 https://www.thexboxhub.com/?p=147735 Brilliantly designed with a different slant on the metroidvania genre, Wordless has a unique style and some amazing visual storytelling.

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