Author: Press Play Media

VOID Interactive’s Ready or Not has made its way to consoles after a lengthy early access period on PC, delivering a deeply tactical FPS experience rooted in the procedural reality of SWAT deployments. With a new-gen release on PlayStation 5, the game now reaches a broader audience – and it does so with most of its ambitions intact, even if a few of its edges remain rough. Continue reading “Ready or Not review (PS5)”

Though billed as a short side story, No Sleep For Kaname Date still leans fully into the signature blend of absurdity, mystery, and sci-fi surrealism that made AI: The Somnium Files such a cult hit. It’s an offbeat adventure that reintroduces players to the charismatic Kaname Date, now once again at the centre of a strange and twisting case involving idols, alien abductions, and bizarre dreamscapes. Iris has gone missing under suspiciously extraterrestrial circumstances, and what follows is a condensed but still engaging investigation that blends grounded logic with dream logic. Continue reading “No Sleep For Kaname Date: From AI THE SOMNIUM FILES REVIEW (Switch)”

Somber Echoes, developed and published by Lav Games in collaboration with Rock Pocket Games, sets out to deliver a fresh take on the Metroidvania genre with a strong sci-fi twist rooted in Greek mythology. Out now on PlayStation 5, it’s a visually ambitious and thematically rich experience that offers both rewarding moments and moments of frustration, ultimately standing out thanks to its unique atmosphere and traversal mechanics – even if its execution occasionally stumbles. Continue reading “Somber Echoes review (PS5)”

Shadow Labyrinth on PlayStation 5 is an ambitious reimagining of PAC-MAN that morphs the arcade icon’s DNA into a dark, atmospheric Metroidvania. Published by Bandai Namco, it’s a bold effort that leans into modern genre staples while preserving subtle traces of its arcade heritage. As Swordsman No. 8, players traverse an alien world with the help of PUCK, a mysterious orb that channels both nostalgia and new lore. The game’s narrative setup is thin on exposition but rich in intrigue, with strong environmental storytelling that slowly peels back layers of a forgotten galactic war. Continue reading “Shadow Labyrinth review (PS5)”