Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege review (PS5)

Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege is a deliberate throwback to the brutality and structure of late-era NES action games, and it rarely breaks character. Developed by Lillymo Games, this PlayStation 5 release leans heavily into retro sensibilities, framing its narrative around a war-scarred farmer drawn back into violence as a rogue priest desecrates sacred relics across a fractured Holy Roman Empire. The premise is suitably grim and evocative, offering just enough context to justify the relentless action, though it rarely evolves beyond a functional backdrop. That restraint works in its favor at times, maintaining pacing and focus, but it also limits emotional engagement and narrative payoff. Continue reading “Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege review (PS5)”

Dosa Divas review (PS5)

Outerloop Games’ Dosa Divas introduces a concept that immediately sets it apart from more traditional RPG fare, blending a vibrant cultural lens with a story about food, memory, and resistance against homogenized corporate control. Centered on sisters Samara and Amani, the narrative leans heavily into themes of reconnection – both personal and communal – as they traverse a world shaped by the creeping influence of a fast food empire. That thematic core proves to be one of the game’s strongest elements, delivering a story that feels heartfelt and distinct, even if its pacing occasionally falters and some emotional beats don’t land with the intended weight. Continue reading “Dosa Divas review (PS5)”

Grimdark Nostalgia: SNEG Revives Over 20 Warhammer Icons for Modern PCs

Earlier this month, boutique publisher SNEG officially pulled back the curtain on its Warhammer Classics label, a massive preservation project that brings over 20 seminal titles from the grimdark future (and the Old World) back to Steam. This initiative, a collaboration with Games Workshop, aims to future-proof some of the most influential strategy, RPG, and action games in PC history. For those of us who spent the 90s and early 2000s navigating the early days of 3D battlefields, this is more than just a digital storefront update – it’s almost like a digital museum that has found its way to modern hardware. Continue reading “Grimdark Nostalgia: SNEG Revives Over 20 Warhammer Icons for Modern PCs”

Under Par Golf Architect review (PS5)

Under Par Golf Architect is a brand new attempt at a largely dormant niche, blending course design and light business management into a laid-back tycoon experience. Developed by Broken Arms Games and published by Gambit Digital, the PlayStation 5 version brings this concept to console with a structure that prioritizes accessibility over complexity. Rather than focusing on the act of playing golf itself, the game positions players as the architect behind the experience, shaping landscapes, guiding player flow, and steadily growing a fledgling club into a prestigious destination. That premise carries a quiet appeal, even if it rarely evolves into something more demanding or dramatic. Continue reading “Under Par Golf Architect review (PS5)”

MotionRec review (PS5)

MotionRec, developed by Handsum and published by Playism, arrives on PlayStation 5 as a puzzle-platformer that builds its identity around a deceptively simple but mechanically rich idea: recording and replaying movement. Set in a quiet, machine-dominated world, the game casts players as Rec, a robot tasked with documenting the remnants of a fallen civilization. While its narrative remains deliberately understated, the environmental storytelling and gradual unveiling of its world give the experience a reflective tone, even if some may find its minimalism limits emotional engagement over longer play sessions. Continue reading “MotionRec review (PS5)”