Mystery Steam Reviews: celebs in video games

Actors and celebrities were popping up in video games long before Keanu became breathtaking. Granted, all the stars of Heat magazine haven’t made the jump, but there’s definitely been an influx of famous faces over the last 10 to 15 years.

And that’s great, because it meant we had options when sorting out this week’sMystery Steam Reviews.

So, we ran a poll on theRock Paper Shotgun YouTube channel, with four different choices for this week’s MSR. After some stiff competition from horse games, video games with real-life likenesses won out in the end.

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Both myself and Matthew had to choose three games that feature at least one famous face in each. We didn’t allow sports games, because that seemed a bit unfair. And despite pretty straightforward requirements, there was still some hassle this week. Standard stuff.

If you like this, then you may very well enjoy this week’s episode ofThe PC Gaming Weekspot. We chatted about the rumoured plans forE3 2021, we wondered whySix Days In Fallujahis happening, and I spoke to Matthew about the creepy adults inLittle Nightmares 2.

While you’re here, why not have a look atlast week’s episode of Mystery Steam Reviewsthat focused on animals in video games.

MYSTERY STEAM REVIEWS RULE BIBLE™

For those not in the know, or who need a refresher.

Colm and Matthew both bringthreeSteam reviews to the MSR arena (yes, arena), but they omit the name of the game each review is for. Their opponent must correctly guess the name of that game, including any numbers or subtitles. However, there is some leeway for things such as “Complete Edition” or “Definitive Edition.” One correct answer = one point.

While both combatants have90 secondson each Mystery Steam Review, they also have help in the form of three lifelines. These can be used at any stage during battle, and pause the 90-second timer. Each lifeline can only be used once.

Questionallows whoever is in the hot seat to ask a simple yes or no question, as long as the question isn’t, “is the name of the game [insert name of the game here]?". WhenSecond Opinionis used, the man in the warm chair will get to hear a second Steam review of the same game. And whenGenreis activated, the genre of the game is revealed to the man with the fiery arse.