Author: Press Play Media

Blazing Strike, from RareBreed Makes Games, brings an infusion of nostalgia to modern fighting games with Aksys Games as its publisher. This 2D fighter embraces a retro visual style and incorporates a somewhat unique “rush” mechanic, setting it apart in a genre filled with high-energy, visually intense brawlers. With its pixel art and emphasis on tight combat, Blazing Strike is a love letter to classic fighting games, merging old-school sensibilities with contemporary polish on the PlayStation 5 – though with some rough edges as well. Continue reading “Blazing Strike review (PS5)”

Slay the Princess – The Pristine Cut takes a distinctive approach to the visual novel genre by blending elements of psychological horror, role-playing, and choice-driven (and voiced) narrative into an unforgettable experience. Developed by Black Tabby Games and published by Serenity Forge, this new edition brings a fresh wave of narrative depth to the PlayStation 5 with an expanded storyline, additional chapters, and new endings. From the outset, the game’s premise is a gripping paradox: tasked with slaying a seemingly sinister princess, players face complex moral dilemmas that challenge them to question authority and intent, encouraging a deeply introspective journey where choices lead to unexpected outcomes. For console players in particular, this is an unexpected gem of a game in an underpopulated genre. Continue reading “Slay The Princess – The Pristine Cut review (PS5)”

The only recently announced The Jackbox Survey Scramble is the studio’s latest standalone release, taking a fresh approach to party gaming by combining the familiar fun of Jackbox games with real survey data. Developed by Jackbox Games, it taps into the quirks and humor of one-word answers from real participants across the globe, making it a constantly evolving experience. Players are tasked with guessing popular survey answers or competing to make the most clever guesses, and with four distinct game modes, there are more ways to play than you’d probably expect. Continue reading “The Jackbox Survey Scramble review”

The Smurfs – Dreams delivers a new platforming adventure set in the imaginative world of the iconic blue characters. Developed by Ocellus Studio and published by Microids, the game sets players on a quest to awaken their fellow Smurfs, who have fallen under a curse cast by (who else?) Gargamel. While the premise may seem simple, the dreamlike setting adds a charming layer of unpredictability to the experience. Continue reading “The Smurfs – Dreams review”