Reviews

KARMA: The Dark World (Steam) – Preview

Chinese development company Pollard Studios LLC and publisher Wired Productions and Gamera Games are bringing the latest first-person cinematic, psychological thriller game based in 1984, in East Germany. Everything is not quite as it seems, and needless to say, I was hooked and wanted some more, as the demo was

5

What Lurks Inside (Steam) – Review

‘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

9.5

Hell Of An Office (Steam) – Review

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

9

Diablo IV: Vessel Of Hatred (PC) – Review

‘There will be no salvation in light’ – Mephisto Well Mephisto, as I boot up my PC to play the new Diablo IV expansion ‘Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred’ by acclaimed developers, Blizzard, this might be the salvation needed to refresh the now ‘year-and-a-half-old’ story. There is a definite light

7.5

Besiege (Nintendo Switch) – Review

‘Besiege’ by Spiderling Games is a pleasant and surprisingly relaxing romp into devastation and destruction that I didn’t expect to enjoy as much as I did. Frankly, there is no real plot to Besiege but there is a strong premise and presence. Set in medieval times you are set the

6

Joker: Folie à Deux (Movie) – Review

In 2019, the Joker received his own self-titled feature film starring Joaquin Phoenix, focusing more on the psychological side than being the Clown Prince of Crime and arch nemesis to Batman. This unique take on the iconic DC villain won various awards and eleven nominations, breaking the record previously held

10

Max Mustard (PS VR2) – Review

I have been itching for months for our next game to arrive on the PSVR2 platform. The time is finally upon us to strap on our jet boots and journey into the vibrant, whimsical world of Max Mustard, developed and published by the local Queensland legends Toast VR PTY. LTD.

9

God of War: Ragnarok (PC) – Review

God of War: Ragnarok is the latest PlayStation port to bring a game once defined by incredible polish to PC, and it excels in nearly every aspect. Developed by Santa Monica Studio, and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the port was released on Steam and Epic Games. God of War:

7

A Night On The Farm (Steam) – Review

Published by Eastasiasoft Limited and developed by Frozen Flame Interactive, A Night on the Farm is a retro-themed indie horror game. It takes inspiration from old 3D horror games from the 90s and is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4|5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Players take

7.5

Copycat (Steam) – Review

I love narrative or novella-type games, and while they won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, I love a gaming experience with a side of tear-jerking emotion. In saying that, by opening with the disclaimer of touching on hard topics, I knew ‘Copycat’, by Indie Australian developer, Spoonful Of Wonder, was

8

Ara: History Untold (PC) – Review

Developed by Oxide Games and brought to you by Xbox Game Studios, ‘Ara: History Untold’ is probably my first dive into controlling miniature people and towns since probably The Sims. Not being a specialist in games in the likes of ‘Age Of Empires’ or the ‘Civilisation’ franchises, I was scared,

MKAUGAMING PODCAST

Keep up with everything gaming with the MKAU Gaming Podcast.

Available on the following platforms:

  Spotify
  Anchor
  iTunes

MKAUGAMING INSTAGRAM