It will also instill the fear of God in you when confronted with its maniacal and exhilarating boss fights.

The exploration is constantly harrowing, but the rewards for investigating every last shadowy corner are well worth it.

That pulse-pounding, hands-shaking adrenaline rush is still as rewarding as ever here in The Old Hunters.

There is really little else like it.

Joe Jasko is a game critic.

Rating:

4.5 out of 5