Presented Spoiler-free Platted That! is an ongoing series from Handsome Phantom giving gamers a review of unlocking the Platinum Trophy for PlayStation 4 titles. Assassin’s Creed: Origins brought the popular series back from the edge of oblivion. After the disastrous launch of Assassin’s Creed: Unity, and the lukewarm reception of Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate, Ubisoft took…
Not too long ago, Handsome Phantom recounted some of their favorite gaming trilogies. The problem is, there’s so many that deserve recognition. Trilogies are a hard thing to pull off in any medium, even more so in gaming due to long development cycles. So we’re back with more of our favorites, and we’re starting with…
Presented Spoiler-free Platted That! is an ongoing series from Handsome Phantom giving gamers a review of unlocking the Platinum Trophy for PlayStation 4 titles. This week we’re looking at Horizon Zero Dawn, an exclusive title filled with dinosaurs, gingers, and a post-apocalyptic mystery for the ages. Horizon Zero Dawn just released The Frozen Wilds expansion,…
Awhile back, the boys at Handsome Phantom were talking about their favorite DLCs. Mining my personal conversations for web content has become second nature, so I sat down to write about some of our personal favorites. The list got pretty damn long, and it felt like a crime to leave out some of the best….
October is set to be a big month for Destiny 2. The game will be launching on PC via battle.net, and console players are seeing the return of Lord Saladin and the Iron Banner faction. This timed event has players participating in PVP control maps, completing PVP challenges, and turning in tokens to Saladin for…
Disclaimer: I’ve been informed of an error in this piece regarding my timeline of Blizzard releases. StarCraft II came out two years before Diablo III, which is not what I wrote below.You’ll have to forgive me for a faulty memory. Thanks to the readers who pointed this out in a polite and friendly manner. We…
“The game is full of content, updates, and new ideas that required a longer look than a typical review.”
“There always seems to be something waiting for you around the next corner – voices you can’t quite make out or shadows you can’t quite see.”
“The beautiful visuals and stunning soundtrack don’t make up for some clunky gameplay and a story that may fail to engage players.”
Trilogies in gaming are hard things to pull off. The wait time between entries can be maddening for fans. Developers have to find ways to improve on the franchise while still holding on to what makes the game special. This week we’re embarking on a three part journey to commemorate some of the very best…
