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Death Game Hotel review (Quest)

White Owls Inc.’s new VR title, Death Game Hotel, is out now on Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro. It presents a unique and dark twist on what’s otherwise a fairly generic gambling title, combining high-stakes betting with survival horror elements. Directed by Hidetaka Suehiro, known for his work on Deadly Premonition, this game plunges players into a perilous world where the cost of losing is disturbingly high. We survived our session on a Meta Quest 3. Continue reading “Death Game Hotel review (Quest)”

Thrasher review (Quest)

Thrasher, developed by Puddle and published by Creature, presents a distinctive blend of arcade action and an immersive audiovisual presentation layer, reminiscent of the early VR hit Thumper – which it shares developers with. As you guide a space eel of sorts through surreal and unsettling landscapes, the game offers a unique challenge that intertwines fast-paced gameplay with a hypnotic soundtrack. If you ever wondered how snake could be adapted into VR, this is a solid first step – which we playtested on the Quest. Continue reading “Thrasher review (Quest)”

Port roundup: Disaster Band, Thief Simulator 2 & Naheulbeuk’s Dungeon Master

Disaster Band, Thief Simulator 2 and Naheulbeuk’s Dungeon Master came out on Steam in 2022 and 2023, but were all just released on the PlayStation 5. Time to take a close look at them in our latest port roundup. Continue reading “Port roundup: Disaster Band, Thief Simulator 2 & Naheulbeuk’s Dungeon Master”

Nobody Wants to Die review (PS5)

Nobody Wants To Die, developed by Critical Hit Games and published by PLAION, isn’t a new James Bond spin-off. Instead, it plunges players into a futuristic version New York City in the year 2329 for some detective work. Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC, this first-person detective adventure aims to modernize the genre with its innovative mechanics and an immersive narrative – here’s our take on the PS5 version. Continue reading “Nobody Wants to Die review (PS5)”

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate review (Switch)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, a timed exclusive for the Nintendo Switch developed by Super Evil Megacorp, throws players into a roguelike adventure with the beloved Turtles. When Splinter is kidnapped by Shredder and mysterious portals appear across NYC, it’s up to Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael to save their sensei – uncovering a larger threat along the way. Continue reading “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate review (Switch)”