So Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner got a PS4 release, not only that but they stuck the word Mars on the end and turned the A upside down...oh, and added VR!
Join Tom as he plays through the beginning of the latest port of a PS2 favourite.
Tom Plays Jedi: Fallen Order (PS4)
Tom had some lovely Christmas gaming treats, one of them being Jedi: Fallen Order, which he's been enjoying immensely.
So much so he decided to make it the subject of his first live stream of 2021! Seems like he might be a little out of practise however...
Tom Plays Shenmue 3...again! 19 - The Final Chapter (PS4)
It's all been building to this...the final chapter of Tom's Shenmue 3 adventure! In this decisive episode Ryo and friends venture to the Red Snake's lair, which lies across the water at the old castle in a desperate rescue mission...only to get more than they bargained for...
Tom Plays Shenmue 3...again! 17 (PS4)
Sometimes you really have to work for it in Shenmue 3, this is one of those episodes. There's forklift driving, fishing, herb selling and little else, but if you like that sort of thing, this might be your favourite entry into this series.
Tom Plays Shenmue 3...again! 16 (PS4)
After a game of 'Guess the Animal', Ryo begins the hunt for the Bajiquan Arcane Book...only to find that it costs the earth...I guess it's back to copious amounts of fishing, herb collecting, and what's this!? Forklift driving!? Sign me up!
Tom Plays Shenmue 3...again! 15 (PS4)
Everybody's Kung Fu fighting in this latest instalment of Tom's Shenmue 3 adventure! Actually, it's more like everyone's Kung Fu Training as Ryo is sent around in circles trying to look for someone who can help him improve is martial arts skills, it turns out everyone just wants him to show them his best horse stance...
Tom Plays Shenmue 3...again! 14 (PS4)
Things are starting to heat up in Tom's Shenmue 3 adventure as Ren joins Ryo's quest to take down the leader of the Red Snakes in hope of saving Mr. Yuan, however is Ryo's Kung Fu up to the task? Watch and find out!
Tom Plays Shenmue 3...again! 13 (PS4)
What starts out as a very sedate entry in the series (plenty of fishing), quickly turns into a fight fest! Join Tom as he goes from one extreme to another in our ongoing Shenmue 3 playthrough.
Tom Plays Shenmue 3...again! 12 (PS4)
After a unwelcome QTE, things start to look up in this episode as Ryo becomes a V.I.P member of the Golden Goose club, gets into a spot of fisticuffs and calls some old friends...
Tom Plays YesterMorrow (PS4)
Join Tom as he plays YesterMorrow for the first time and is suitably impressed with this puzzle platformer that features beautiful pixel graphics, tight controls, engrossing gameplay and a fantastic soundtrack!
NOTE: Apologises for the background hum, it looks to be caused by charging the controller while playing. I'll avoid doing this in the future, lesson learnt!
Press Release:
'Traverse timelines as Yui, a girl with temporal abilities trying to correct the mistakes of the past. Search the post-apocalyptic present harnessing the mysterious power of the Everlight for a way to bring back the good old days and defeat the malicious Shadows who destroyed her home. Bounce between the timelines to solve puzzles and help Yui restore a mythical clock that controls the flow of time. Scour hidden spots imbued with magic that boosts Yui’s newfound abilities, such as time-freezing powers and energy bombs. Master a range of skills to push back the Shadows and square off against challenging bosses. Traverse lush forests, climb through icy caverns, and hunt relics in wind-swept ruins. Discover how locations have changed and evolved over the years to understand the calamity plaguing the world. Learn more about the world by uncovering richly detailed lore, allowing Yui to piece together the story of everything that came to be before choosing a path forward.'
YesterMorrow is developed by Bitmap Galaxy and was provided by Blowfish Studios for unbiased review.
YesterMorrow is available now on PS4, XBOX ONE, Nintendo Switch and PC
Tom Plays Shenmue 3...again! 11 (PS4)
There's a little bit of everything in this instalment of Tom's Shenmue 3 adventure, from herb collecting to organised fighting tournaments, with a little chicken catching thrown in for good measure!
Tom Plays A Tale of Paper (PS4)
Join Tom as he plays A Tale of Paper from Open House Games.
A Tale of Paper is a platform/puzzle game where you control a character made of paper hat can use the power of origami to transform itself into different forms in order to traverse some really atmospheric and well realised locations.
A Tale of Paper was provided by Open House Games for unbiased review.
A Tale of Paper is available now on the PS4 Store:
Tom Plays Shenmue 3...again! 10 (PS4)
Tom's back streaming Shenmue 3 again! It ends up being a pretty exciting episode all said, as a character from the past re-appears and there's a fair amount of action to be had...however the game's design continues to show it's shortcomings in a big way. The thumbnail sums things up pretty well...
Tom Plays Shenmue 3...again! 9 (PS4)
We've finally made it to Niaowu, the second area in Shenmue 3. Join Tom as Ryo explores the riverside city-village and asks everyone under the sun if they've seen Shenhua's father and has horrible tasting tea forced upon him...
Tom Plays Phantasy Star Online 2 (XBOX ONE)
It's here! After years of waiting, those of us in the west can now enjoy Phantasy Star Online 2! The game's recently arrived on European shores and Tom couldn't wait to get stuck in and give it a go!
Tom Plays Shenmue 3...again! 8 (PS4)
This is the big one...finally some progress! After completing Sun's training, Ryo takes on the village thugs once more…
Tom Plays Shenmue 3...again! 5 (PS4)
Things don't necessarily speed up in this latest instalment, however part 5 is certainly a more satisfying entry into the series, as Tom sets about earning 2,000 Yuan in order to purchase that 50 year-old Rice Wine.
How does he do this you may ask, by fishing, lots and lots of fishing...
Tom Plays Shenmue 3...again! 3 (PS4)
Things get serious in Bailu village as the thugs has been traced to Hermit's Nest...has Ryo got what it takes to bring them down? Or is his King-Fu simply still not good enough? Watch and find out!
Tom Plays Shenmue 3...again! 2 (PS4)
Tom couldn't wait to get back to Bailu and spend some more time with Ryo and friends as he continues his Shenmue 3 adventure!
Tom Plays Jak 3 (PS4)
So Jak 3...Tom's not played the previous Jak games to completion but is familiar with the series, not enough to really know everything that's going on in the game's story but he can at least comment on the gameplay...which is pretty disappointing, least it looks pretty if somewhat barren.