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Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 arrives with three distinct ways to wage war: a cinematic single-player campaign, competitive multiplayer, and the return of DMZ as a fully developed extraction shooter. Rather than dramatically reinventing the established formula, Infinity Ward focuses on refining the series’ familiar strengths, bringing greater weight to combat and giving players more reasons to invest in its different modes. The result is a considerably more convincing package than the franchise’s weaker recent installments, although some familiar shortcomings remain. While the campaign provides an engaging return to form, multiplayer benefits from a more measured approach to movement, and DMZ adds welcome depth, not every element feels equally inspired. Continue reading “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 review (PS5)”

Developed by Floor 84 and published by Mindscape, Dog Man: Bark in Action brings Dav Pilkey’s comic-book universe back to consoles with another colorful 2D platforming adventure. Following Dog Man: Mission Impawsable, this sequel sees the canine crime fighter and his friends trying to stop Dr. Scum, whose Hypno Screens have been used to take control of the city’s inhabitants. The premise is suitably ridiculous for a franchise built around exaggerated characters, cartoonish villains, and juvenile humor, while remaining straightforward enough for younger players to follow. Familiarity with the comics certainly adds some extra appeal, but newcomers can jump in without needing to know the characters beforehand. The main drawback is that the adventure does little to reinvent the formula established by its predecessor, making it feel more like an expanded continuation than a substantial step forward. Continue reading “Dog Man: Bark in Action review (PS5)”

Developed and published by Twin Swans, Hunter’s Moon is a first-person narrative adventure that draws its horror from one of the darkest chapters of English history. Set in a 17th-century rural community, the game follows Lilith Thorne, a young healer who finds herself accused of witchcraft after a childbirth ends in tragedy. With the village turning against her, Lilith has just one night to escape the people determined to see her dead. Rather than relying on supernatural threats, the game explores how superstition, religious fervor, and collective fear can turn ordinary people into persecutors. It is a compelling premise with a disturbing historical foundation, although the execution does not always deliver the intensity its subject matter deserves. Continue reading “Hunter’s Moon review (PS5)”