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Once Human is a survival horror game that has captured the attention of gamers looking for a fresh experience in a crowded genre. Developed by Starry Studio and published by NetEase Games, this title has been making waves with its intriguing blend of open-world exploration, survival mechanics, and eerie, otherworldly aesthetics. But does Once Human live up to its hype, or is it just another addition to the pile of post-apocalyptic survival games? Let’s dive into the gritty details. Setting and Atmosphere The first thing that strikes you about Once Human is its bleak and haunting world. Set in a dystopian future where the boundaries between reality and nightmare have blurred, the game thrusts players into an environment teeming with grotesque creatures, mutated wildlife, and abandoned cities overrun by nature. The atmosphere is thick with tension, capturing a sense of isolation and dread that is crucial for any survival horror game. The visuals are impressive, with detailed environments that make you feel both awed and anxious as you explore. Gameplay Mechanics Survival is at the heart of Once Human, and the game does a commendable job of balancing the core mechanics. You’ll need to scavenge for resources, craft weapons, and build shelters to protect yourself from the horrors that lurk in the shadows. The crafting system is robust, allowing for a wide range of customization and upgrades, which is essential for surviving in the increasingly hostile world. Combat in Once Human is intense and unforgiving. The creatures you encounter are not only terrifying in design but also challenging to defeat. The game forces you to think strategically about when to fight and when to flee, as ammo and resources are often scarce. This constant pressure adds a layer of realism to the survival experience, making every encounter feel meaningful. Storyline and Narrative The narrative of Once Human is intriguing but can feel somewhat fragmented at times. You play as a "Beyonder," a human who has undergone mysterious mutations, granting you unique abilities but also making you a target for both monsters and other humans. The story unfolds through environmental storytelling, scattered notes, and character interactions. While the lore is rich and deep, it can sometimes be challenging to piece together the full narrative, especially if you're not a fan of digging through every scrap of paper you find. That said, the game does a great job of immersing you in its world, and the fragmented storytelling adds to the sense of mystery and discovery. Each new area you explore feels like a piece of a larger puzzle, and uncovering the truth behind the world’s downfall is a compelling drive to keep playing. Multiplayer and Co-op Experience One of the standout features of Once Human is its multiplayer component. The game allows you to team up with friends or strangers, adding a new layer of strategy to the survival experience. Cooperation is often necessary to tackle the game’s more challenging areas and enemies, but trust is a scarce resource in this world. The tension between cooperation and competition adds a unique dynamic, especially when resources are limited and players must decide whether to share or betray. Visuals and Sound Design Visually, Once Human is stunning. The use of lighting and shadows creates a foreboding atmosphere that is both beautiful and terrifying. The creature designs are particularly noteworthy, with each monster looking like something pulled straight from a nightmare. The sound design further enhances the experience, with eerie ambient noises and disturbing creature sounds that keep you on edge. Challenges and Drawbacks While Once Human offers a lot to love, it’s not without its flaws. The game’s difficulty can be punishing, especially for newcomers to the genre. The lack of a clear narrative direction might also frustrate some players, as the story can feel disjointed at times. Additionally, the game’s reliance on resource management can become tedious, particularly during extended play sessions. There have also been reports of technical issues, such as frame rate drops and occasional bugs, which can detract from the overall experience. However, the developers have been active in releasing patches and updates, which suggests that these issues will be addressed over time. Conclusion Once Human is a bold and ambitious entry into the survival horror genre. Its atmospheric world, intense gameplay, and intriguing story make it a must-play for fans of the genre. However, its difficulty and narrative structure might not appeal to everyone. If you’re looking for a game that challenges you to survive in a nightmarish world while uncovering its dark secrets, Once Human is worth your time. Final Verdict: 8/10 While not without its flaws, Once Human stands out as a unique and gripping experience that horror and survival fans should not miss. The game’s blend of survival mechanics, rich atmosphere, and multiplayer dynamics make it a thrilling, if at times frustrating, journey into the unknown.

Elden Ring remains one of the most played games in the last 5 years. A game that was developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Elden Ring, an RPG based game, was developed after successes recorded by the studio when they made games such as Dark Souls, Sekiro:Shadows Die Twice, and Bloodborne This game, released in early 2022, became the household favourite as a result of its challenging gameplay and competitiveness. In the game, players take on the role of a fallen warrior assigned the role of reclaiming the Elden Ring in order to become the Elden Lord. Basically, the story unfolds in a non-linear manner, with lore pieces spread throughout the world, encouraging exploration and rewarding curiosity. Elden Ring retains the punishing difficulty characteristics of games created by FromSoftware and has an addition of more open-world approach. The lands are vast and give players freedom to explore. This also makes the combat to be fluid with a series of weapons, abilities, and spells at the player's disposal. Elden Ring has amazing graphics built-in and has challenges that even make the most seasoned players sit up with options for multplayers being competitive as well. Succinctly, Elden Ring is a success in the RPG genre as a result of its challenging gameplay, interesting storyline, and a beautifully crafted open world. For these, one would agree with me that Elden Ring is a must play for fans of RPG type of games. A decision not to be regretted.

Not a lot to say really, If your buying/ looking at this your likely to already have the boxed retail version from 2006, this is a download version of the famous Microsoft DVD rom flight simulator x. As suspected due to the huge amount of power it required back in its day of release, it has certainly stood the test of time, and this version was DOVETAIL GAMES until Microsoft bought the rights back in 2019. (by the way they have a new 64bit revamp of fsx called FSW or Flight Sim World, if you're lucky like me and bought Flight School which is also based on fsx from Dovetail you will be given FSW for free!, so far it's good, but needs a lot of work as time/season/weather are all locked to specific themes, we want real-world weather again and hopefully they will bring that back) So what's different from the retail (Microsoft) version? Well, first thing to notice is you get ALL the planes that you'd get with the Gold and Deluxe versions of FSX, which is nice, oh and the extra cities. Secondly Dovetail have tweaked things slightly, DX10 preview actually increases framerates now rather than dropping them, the clouds have been replaced with better ones, the sky is better, they seemed to of ruined the Sun textures and now it appears very small in the sky however if you have a multi-monitor setup you will be using a much closer FOV or zoom setting so the sun might seem better then, also there's "Nicks Sun MOD" which is a good replacement of the default fsx sun. Addon scenery and aircraft dramatically enhance the basic flight simulator, pushing the limits nearer what current computer hardware is capable of. UK scenery based on real-world aerial photography, detailed 3d airports for the UK, both civil and military, finally, the pride of place, pmdg provide a fresh update, steam compatible of their procedural Boeing 737 800/900/600/700 ngx aircraft Most of the difference is for steam edition to the old boxed edition there seems to be a pleasantly surprised at how many more fps your getting! It is noticeable too. It is still 32bit though. Multiplayer used to work but never tend to try it out since I use third party addon apps, but I hear it's mostly full of folk being silly, there are communities online that can give you access to their slightly more mature servers if realistic flying is your thing. The only side to this which is showing its age a little are the physics, they are amazing even by today's standards, but there isn't much that can be done about that, other than buying premium quality plane addons from Carenado, etc, this often nullifies and quirks with the fsx physics as these addon companies really know their s***! But as mentioned FSW is basically the FSX core, but rebuilt from the ground up, and other than the many limitations it has right now, the flight model feels freakishly real. Highly recommend this download. it was released not long ago and many third-party developers are busy updating existing addons and creating more steam compatible addons from scratch. Microsoft no longer supports flight simulator, as they are busy working on there near 2020 version, this is an ideal way to explore the world of flight safely. crash as many aircraft as you like, you won't get hurt and you won't be hit with multimillion repair bills! So, if you're new to this kind of thing, then FSX without any shadow of a doubt is the perfect place to start if your and actual airline pilot something like Xplane11 might suit you more, however!!! and that's a big fat loud, however! lol... I do a lot of flying many times on fsx, too much in my life and do come across real pilots who are working or retired. procedural means everything works, every switch, dial and system beautifully modeled in detail, so everything acts like the real thing, even if you do something silly! extensive documentation based on real-world counterparts helps you with the details with all this being available relatively cheaply Base game), a whole generation of new real-world flyers may have kick-started their career with software like this. But people who are mad like I am, who spent around £200 on addons and whatnot can make this into your dream job from home, just exciting, dive in, it's easy to start, but beware, once hooked the clock will spin away the hours rapidly as you try just once more landing a 747 jumbo jet or an airbus on a busy Heathrow airport. " It's just an amazing sim so realistic and generally fun to play, unlike most simulators! graphics are out of this world with Orbx and paid add-ons, even on a low-end computer. But you will find so much freeware available to download. It has a wide range of places to go to 24,000 airports in total. Great fun, no manual but I worked out the buttons. The flight sim is really realistic and is actually used by pilots. I have had it for about three years ' coming now and I reckon I could fly a real plane if they needed real-life help support. 10/10 MUST HAVE!

A game certainly not meant for everyone but for the folks who like survival games; it's a must own. For people who have a CPU strong enough to handle this game on full visual; you won't be disappointed! The atmosphere and lighting effects are amazing! The crafting system is good but not great; I wish with the updates they would add more things to craft. My main gripe is the fact that there really isn't much of a back story to drive you through the game. Whether or not this will come once the game is officially launched; I suppose we all wait and see. That last phrase has seemed to be on repeat for me with this game..."we'll wait and see".. there are alot of elements to this game that could be added to..but...we'll wait and see. The Forest has been in "development" for a long time now. One thing that worries me is the fact that this game was picked up by consoles. Once that happened it seemed as though the devs stopped adding content to the PC version. Because of the solitude this game exudes; I would strongly recommend playing online with a friend! Connectivity has always been strong with minimal to no lag or frame rate issues. The story is very complex (but incomplete in MP ), is like a puzzle to build the story. [Story: 9.1/10] For an Indie Game, have a great and realistic graphics (Have also options for optimization, if you have a bad computer you can still play it!). [Graphics: 9.3/10] Artificial Intelligence (AI) are pretty good. [AI: 8.0] Map with a good size, resources are well distributed on map, complex cave system with lots of thing to explore, abandoned campsites, etc. [Map and Resources: 9.8/10] Good crafting and building system. [Crafting: 8.5/10] Good gameplay. Hunger, health, thirst and stamida works well and are a little complex (like, you need to know which plants are edible or which plants are medicinal, soda makes the health of the character bad...) [Gameplay: 8.9/10] Multiplayer // Co-op - such as more fun since you are playing with others . [MP/CO: 10/10] Enemies - Have a good variation: Animals (sharks, crocodiles, boar...), cannibals (There are different tribes and different types) and mutants (Armsy, Virginia, Cowman, Babies and BOSS). [Enemies: 9.6/10] "Chooses" - In the game you have several choices you can make. (Examples: You can play without enemies, you can survive without following the story, can select the difficulty...) [Variety: 9.9/10] Good to spend hours playing! (Infinite gameplay time) [Gameplay time: 8.7/10] (There are more good things, but you can find them playing the game! Buy it, 100% recommended!)

Power Specifications The minor rails boast an impressive 150W of maximum combined power, while the +12V rail can deliver up to 100A if needed, handling the PSU's full power on its own. Lastly, the 5VSB rail is also quite strong with 17.5W capacity. We like to see 1kW+ PSUs with beefy 5VSB circuits. In the multi-+12V rail mode, there are eight +12V rails with 40A maximum current output each. All of the rails combined can deliver the same wattage (1200W) in single-rail mode, of course. Cables & Connectors There are two EPS connectors along with eight PCIe ones, all available at the same time. The number of SATA connectors is huge, while the eight four-pin Molex connectors should cover every need. Some miners would probably ask for 10 or 12 PCIe connectors, but Corsair obviously didn't have a cryptocurrency boom in mind when the HX1200 was being designed. Power Distribution As mentioned, there is a switch that lets you choose between one +12V rail or multiple ones. In the HXi models, this is achieved using the Corsair Link software. However, since the HX models don't have a digital interface, a different approach had to be used. The +12V rails can deliver up to 40A each if the multi-rail mode is selected. According to Corsair, each individual connector in this PSU has over-current protection, so no more than 40A goes through any given cable. Read More