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Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a first-person, open-world RPG developed by Questline and published by Awaken Realms. Set in a dark reimagining of Arthurian legends, the game immerses players in a world where the once-glorious kingdom of Avalon has fallen into decay. The narrative unfolds as players, starting as a prisoner, are thrust into a land plagued by a mysterious force initially only known as the Wyrdness. The story is rich with morally ambiguous choices and a sense of impending doom, drawing players into its complex lore over time. We checked it out on a PlayStation 5. Continue reading “Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon review (PS5)”

Scar-Lead Salvation, developed by Compile Heart and published by Idea Factory International, ventures into the roguelike genre with a third-person shooter that blends bullet-hell mechanics and anime aesthetics. Drawing inspiration from hit titles like Returnal, it introduces players to Willow Martin, an amnesiac protagonist navigating a procedurally generated military facility teeming with robotic adversaries. While the game showcases ambition in its design and narrative approach, it grapples with execution challenges that hinder its potential. Here’s our take on the PS5 version. Continue reading “Scar-Lead Salvation review (PS5)”

Death end re;Quest: Code Z marks a departure from its predecessors, venturing into the realm of Mystery Dungeon-style roguelikes. While the game retains the series’ signature dark themes and character-driven storytelling, it introduces new gameplay mechanics that may not resonate with all fans. Continue reading “Death end re;Quest: Code Z review (PS5)”

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma marks a bold departure for the long-running series, introducing a Japanese-inspired setting and a suite of new mechanics that breathe fresh life into its familiar blend of farming, combat, and relationship-building. Set in the war-torn land of Azuma, the game casts players as an amnesiac Earth Dancer tasked with purifying the blighted land and restoring its four seasonal villages. While the narrative treads some well-worn JRPG tropes, the cultural shift and expanded gameplay systems offer a revitalizing experience for both newcomers and series veterans. We tested it on a Nintendo Switch. Continue reading “Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma review (Switch)”