Summary
Electronic Arts has made major strides in trying to turn its reputation after facing wave after wave of negative PR. While some of their practices are things that fans still frown upon, their reputation is miles better than what it used to be around a decade ago.
As a result, fans have slowly come to appreciate EA’s business practices in the 2020s and how they push both profitable games with a multiplayer focus along with single-player games that boast high-quality gameplay and stories.
Need for Speed Unboundwas shadow-dropped and took fans by surprise, with its amazing art style serving as a breath of fresh air from most racing titles that try to emphasize realism and end up looking similar to their competitors.
This stylish presentation, along withthe patentedNFSgameplay, makesUnboundan excellent entry in the series. While the grind can be a pain to get used to, the rest of the package is solid and will compel players to try and make the most of every week, acquiring amazing cars and decimating their opposition in the process.
Fans who love the dogfighting sequences inStar Warswill love the act of piloting their own one-man combat ships inStar Wars Squadrons. The game does a great job of emulating the high-stakes space battles that have become an iconic part of the franchise.
If players have access to VR, then the experience becomes more immersive than ever before. The satisfying gameplay will leave players feeling satisfied after they manage to chase down their foes and shoot them down in style.
Command & Conqueris one of the most popular RTS franchises aroundthat was in dire need of a new game. This arrived in the form of a remastered collection that packaged the first two games for a new generation of fans to discover.
Command & Conquer Remastered Collectionfeatures a string of great missions coupled with some endearingly cheesy cinematics to keep players engaged for the long run. Fighting for both the good and bad guys is oddly compelling, with the simple yet engaging strategy gameplay keeping fans entertained for hours on end.
Hazelight Studios has made a name for itself byprioritizing co-op experiences, something that fans adore. WhileA Way Outwas a decent venture in this regard, it wasn’t until the release ofIt Takes Twothat the true potential of this developer could be seen.
Controlling May and Cody is a blast as players go through a wealth of imaginative levels and attempt to mend their relationship. With its fair share of iconic moments and a gargantuan amount of great ideas that bombard the player, it’s easy to see whyIt Takes Twois the perfect game for two friends or loved ones to enjoy together.
F1 23is one of the better entries in the series, showing that EA’s partnership with Codemasters was going to lead to several positive results. The driving mechanics feel better than ever, but what took fans by surprise was the quality of the story mode.
F1 2021’s Braking Point was a decent attempt at a single-player story, but the writing was too clichéd to have a lasting impact. The same complaint can’t be leveraged at Braking Point 2, which is a massive upgrade in this regard and is arguably one of the best narratives ever told in a racing game.
Co-op gaming has made a turnaround as more developers have started prioritizing this mode once again, with Hazelight Studios leading the charge here. After their stellar work onIt Takes Two, the company developed another standout title that is bigger and bolder than ever before.
The story ofSplit Fictionmay be somewhat nonsensical and lack any form of subtlety, but the narrative was neverIt Takes Two’s strong point, either. Rather, it was the fresh co-op gameplay ideas and excellent level design, something that has been dialled to a 100 forSplit Fiction.
Many fans questioned the necessity foraDead Spaceremake, but Motive Studio silenced any premature criticism by letting players enjoy an excellent upgrade to one of the greatest survival horror games of all time. Giving Isaac Clarke a voice was a smart decision that helped the story have more of an impact.
Levels were expanded, making them more expansive without losing the isolation that made the desolate halls of the USG Ishimura so chilling to explore. The scare factor and emphasis on action ensure that players will love how great it feels to play theDead Spaceremake.
It speaks volumes about the Commander ShepardMass Effecttrilogy thatit still feels great to play throughdespite the many years that have passed since these titles were released. The storytelling chops of these games are amazing to this day, and the facelift helped a new batch of gamers appreciate this brilliance.
Players love the protagonist as they gather a group of loyal companions with interesting stories of their own, mounting an assault against smaller threats before the Reapers eventually reveal themselves. All three games in the series are worth playing for their own reasons, with the ending of this trilogy being significantly improved, courtesy of the DLC that came after the third game’s launch to satiate fan complaints.
