When Stellar Blade was released in 2024, it was clear that the SHIFT UP devs were inspired by another post-apocalyptic sci-fi game, Square Enix’s NieR: Automata. While EVE’s journey differs significantly, there’s some DNA of NieR: Automata in Stellar Blade. In a case of divine fate, or just the directors
After 12 years of dedication and development, Karaclan Studios has released ‘VED’. Published by Fulqrum Publishing, this hand-drawn RPG offers a fresh perspective on the genre, blending roguelike elements with turn-based combat. Its focus is on storytelling and decisions that impact your journey. Set in the world of Velet, VED
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t stoked to jump into Astroneer’s first DLC. Welcome to Astroneer Glitchwalker! You will embark on an epic adventure on an alternate timeline to a mysterious planet called Aeoluz, where you have been tasked to search for and find the Hacker called Bl!tZ
This is one of the most exciting third-person space exploration/survival games to this day. Welcome to ‘ASTRONEER’, which was developed and published by System Era Software. Now, let the space exploration mission begin! You are landing on an unknown planet, intending to travel deep within the earth or to other
While I’ve seen the cartoon Totally Spies!, I didn’t connect with it like others. There is nothing wrong with the cartoon, and there is nothing wrong with Totally Spies! – Cyber Mission. Developer, Balio Studio SRL, and Microids SA, the publisher, have captured the essence of the cartoon and made
When it comes to VR game development, Vertigo Games is the most trusted name in the space. Having delivered hit titles like Arizona Sunshine, Arizona Sunshine 2, and After the Fall, I feel it’s safe to say they’ve got what it takes to deliver quality FPS games. Vertigo Games has
‘Horizon Zero Dawn’ has made a massive comeback over the past year with the release of ‘Forbidden West’ on PC. It is virtually only yesterday that ‘Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered’ was released on PlayStation 5 and PC. Where else could Aloy possibly travel next? It could be into the lovable
Brought to you by Acquire, Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development, Nintendo and Nintendo of America Inc. comes the sixth main instalment in the Mario & Luigi series, Mario & Luigi: Brothership. I was excited to give this game a whirl when it slid into my DM’s and set off on
Have you been trying to find a single-player role-playing game to fill that little itchy spot in your gaming titles but can’t seem to find something to sink some time into, well developers BioWare and Electronic Arts have you covered with the fourth instalment into the Dragon Age series with
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has a long history in video games with many big hits in arcades and consoles. The latest game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed is a follow-up to the hit 2023 film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem which was widely praised by critics
I watch a lot of cartoons, and occasionally, I find myself watching something a little left of the field. One such cartoon for which I have a guilty pleasure is Miraculous. When I am surfing television channels, if I come across an episode, I stop scrolling. Petit Fabrik, the developer,
I am very tolerant and patient, but when a game is so fundamentally broken that I cannot play it any longer, something is wrong. Sofie: The Echoes, developed and published by Working Games Studio Ltd, should have heeded their company name and continued “working” on their “games” longer in their
What has blue skin, wears a Phrygian cap and has the most infectious theme song ever to grace our television sets? The Smurfs are back and doing everything they can to escape the clutches of the ever-devious Gargamel. Sing a happy song with me as we dive into The Smurfs:
Many moons ago (2017, to be precise), Guerilla Games released a game that would become a champion for Sony PlayStation: Horizon Zero Dawn. In the future (2022), Horizon Forbidden West will be released, bringing visual and performance improvements and another massive region to explore. In the present, Guerilla Games and
Softstar Entertainment, PQube, and Gamera Games have released the second instalment in The Bridge Curse franchise, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, an action, horror game where you are stuck in the halls of Wen Hua University, and not everything is as it seems. Located in Taiwan, Wen Hua University
Just in time for Halloween comes ‘Don’t Be Afraid 2’, a first-person horror sequel to the 2020 game ‘Don’t Be Afraid’. Brought to you by Eneida Games, Cat-astrophe Games and Untold Tales, this time you follow along as a young man coping with childhood trauma and launch into this horror
Poland-based indie development studio, Gaming Factory, has recently released Puppet House, a puzzle-horror game with a hint of thriller, and it aims to keep you on your toes as you play. If you have an unreasonable fear of dolls being possessed, then this title is definitely for you. Stepping into
There have been a massive number of Hot Wheels games over the years, starting back in 1985 with the game of the same name, but the series doesn’t often venture into the destruction derby arena. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Stunt Mayhem challenges players to get behind the wheel to cause
H.P. Lovecraft is a prolific science fiction and horroresque writer, making him a total enigma. His legacy is not really one to be messed with unless you are prepared to dig deep and deliver homage with care enough to not tarnish his name. While ‘Innesmouth 22′ by Raven Novels attempts
‘TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials’ by 3Dclouds brings that nostalgia hit to a newer audience. Though the younger generation may not particularly appreciate the legacy that is Transformers, this title is a great way to introduce them to just how great this franchise is. Opening with a very unexpected cutscene, this game
Thanks to Aspyr, Crystal Dynamics, and 28 years of history, Lara Croft, our favourite adventurer, has been brought back with a remastered definitive edition, or, as the title suggests, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. The remastered collection is the original three games that many grew up with, though unfortunately, the first
From Krillbite Studio, an indie studio hailing from Norway, comes Fruitbus, a new cozy, open-world, adventure game developed on the Unity engine. During your childhood, your Grandma was your best friend and mentor. When she passes away, she leaves you her famed Fruitbus; a travelling food truck that offers salads
The Mario Party series began all the way back in 1998 on the Nintendo 64 with everyone’s favourite Italian plumber and the gang bringing the party to your home. The 4 player party game has been featured on every Nintendo console since, providing hours of entertaining, intense, and hilarious moments,
Developed by Devolver Digital, known for taking the most unique of titles under their wings, Nomada Studio, creators of one of my fave indie titles ‘GRIS’, brings you their newest creation, ‘Neva’. Similar to the stylings of anime, ‘Princess Mononoke’, this 2D platformer is an epic adventure of a girl
The Until Dawn Remake is the latest in PlayStation’s line of existing IP that has received a re-release in the form of a remake, rebuilt from the ground up with the PlayStation 5 in mind, and while the original horror game was developed by Supermassive Games for the PlayStation 4,
‘What Lurks Inside’ is a co-op horror game with strategic and survival elements developed and published by Dimension Unknown Studio LLC. Get a group of friends and investigate what lurks inside or, investigate it yourself and see if you can escape! Before What Lurks Inside starts, you’re told if you
Silent Hill 2 developed by Blooper Team and published by Konami is a remake originally developed by Team Silent. Everyone who calls themselves a gamer would know of the Silent Hill franchise even if it is only from one of the main creatures Pyramid Head. However, if you are unaware
If you enjoy anime as much as I do and want to play it in videogame form, wait no longer as I bring you Metaphor: ReFantazio. Developed by ATLUS and Published by SEGA, now sit back and I’ll tell you a tale of when the humans attacked. Enter the captivating
*Cracks fingers in preparation* It has been almost a year since I have dived back into the Bethesda title, ‘Starfield’. You can find my original review here, but upon reflection, I was probably generous with my base review. Starfield did not entice me to stay as long as any of
In the modern-day world where video game remakes, remasters, and re-releases seem to be all the rage, new and unique games seem left in the lurch. Your old favourite games you played relentlessly as a kid now have a 1080p coat of paint applied, bringing a wash of nostalgia and
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