What we've been playing - double-A delights, remasters and remakes

Explores recent gaming experiences including Ninja Gaiden 2, Dead Space Remake, and Eternal Strands.

: Recent gaming experiences include a mix of action-packed and narrative-rich titles. Ninja Gaiden 2 delivers button-mashing fun with some gameplay quirks. The Dead Space Remake provides a faithful and atmospheric horror experience. Meanwhile, Eternal Strands from ex-Dragon Age developer Mike Laidlaw offers a fantasy-filled adventure.

The latest gaming experiences include Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, where fast-paced combat and whimsical settings offer a mindless yet satisfying adventure. Despite Ryu's basic movement challenges and an inconvenient camera, the game excels in providing a nostalgic 80s arcade 3D throwback reminiscent of wild action scenes.

The Dead Space Remake refreshes the original's horror elements, with engrossing atmospheres and intense audio adding to the nerve-wracking experience. This remake, available on PlayStation Plus, converts the original to modern standards, yet retains its thrilling claustrophobia, though it makes a potential sequel uncertain.

Eternal Strands introduces a new single-player fantasy adventure from ex-Dragon Age creator Mike Laidlaw. This title focuses on magic-wielding gameplay and captivating lore, establishing itself as a unique experience within a world where magic faces suspicion, offering a warm yet slightly unpolished journey.

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