When we first heard that Snoopy was getting another video-game adventure – this time as detective-beagle in Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club – we felt some cautious optimism. The premise is undeniably charming: Snoopy dons several personas (pirate, gardener, detective, and more), builds a team of the Peanuts gang (Peppermint Patty, Lucy, Marcie, Schroeder, Franklin, etc.), and sets about solving a series of small-town mysteries in the familiar Peanuts neighbourhood. The pitch clearly leans hard into nostalgia and family-friendly fun, and the game mostly delivers on that promise – although not without compromise. Continue reading “Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club review”
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando review
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando arrives with a clear mission statement: channel the spirit of ‘80s horror-action cinema into a cooperative shooter framework, blending absurdity, gore and camaraderie into a single package. Developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment, the game leans heavily into its B-movie inspirations, framing its apocalyptic scenario around a failed scientific experiment that unleashes a grotesque, world-altering force. The setup is knowingly ridiculous, and the tone embraces that fully, though it occasionally struggles to balance its tongue-in-cheek humor with a sense of narrative cohesion, leaving the premise feeling more like a backdrop for chaos than a story worth investing in. Continue reading “John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando review”
Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor review (PS5)
Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor arrives as a collaboration between a beloved children’s franchise and simulation specialist Dovetail Games, leveraging technology typically reserved for more serious rail experiences to recreate the Island of Sodor in interactive form. Built on the foundation of Train Sim World, the game attempts to balance authenticity with accessibility, framing its experience through a first-person perspective that places players directly in the cab of its iconic engines. The result is a title that clearly prioritizes nostalgia and approachability, though it occasionally struggles to reconcile its simulation roots with its younger target audience. Continue reading “Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor review (PS5)”
Fatal Frame II – Crimson Butterfly Remake review (PS5)
Koei Tecmo’s Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake revisits one of the most revered entries in Japanese horror gaming, rebuilding it for modern hardware while attempting to preserve the suffocating dread that defined the original. Set in the abandoned Minakami Village, the story follows twin sisters Mio and Mayu as they become trapped in a ritualistic nightmare shaped by loss, memory, and lingering spirits. The narrative remains one of the series’ strongest assets, weaving emotional vulnerability into its horror, though its deliberately slow pacing and cryptic storytelling can occasionally distance players who prefer more direct exposition. Continue reading “Fatal Frame II – Crimson Butterfly Remake review (PS5)”
Indie roundup: Avenue Escape, 1 CatLine & Adventurous Slime
The indie scene rarely slows down, and the latest batch of smaller releases once again shows how developers continue to experiment with familiar genres in compact, approachable ways. From traffic-untangling logic puzzles and inventive platforming mechanics to retro-inspired adventures starring unlikely heroes, these titles lean into straightforward concepts while putting their own twists on well-worn ideas. None of them aim for sprawling blockbuster scope, but each offers a quick, focused experience that highlights the creativity and accessibility that have long been hallmarks of the indie space. In this roundup we take a closer look at Avenue Escape, 1 CatLine, and Adventurous Slime, three budget-friendly PS5 releases that each deliver their own take on puzzle solving and platforming. Continue reading “Indie roundup: Avenue Escape, 1 CatLine & Adventurous Slime”
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