Author: Press Play Media

Sonic Superstars takes players on a nostalgic journey through the Northstar Islands, blending classic 2D Sonic gameplay with modern 3D graphics. Dr. Eggman is up to his old tricks, aiming to convert the island’s giant creatures into Badniks. Sonic, along with Tails, Knuckles, and Amy, are on a mission to thwart his plans in one of this holiday season’s biggest releases. We checked it out on a PlayStation 5. Continue reading “Sonic Superstars review (PS5)”

Haunted House, a reimagining of what is perhaps a lesser-known classic Atari adventure, emerges from the shadows just before Halloween, hoping to deliver chills and stealthy thrills to a new generation of gamers. Developed by Orbit Studio and published by Atari, this roguelite experience pays homage to the original while infusing it with fresh elements – we tested its PlayStation 5 version. Continue reading “Haunted House review (PS5)”

Warm Snow, developed by BadMudStudio and published by Microids on consoles after its earlier Steam release, presents a dark tale set in a world plagued by a bizarre phenomenon known as “Warm Snow.” This roguelike action game, reminiscent of titles like Hades in look and feel, follows the journey of Warrior Bi-an as he battles through the Five Great Clans to uncover the truth behind this enigmatic occurrence. We played it on a PS5. Continue reading “Warm Snow review (PS5)”

Sony’s big exclusive for this season, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, swings onto the scene with the confidence of a seasoned developer at the top of their game. Insomniac’s mastery of how to create a great Spider-Man game shines through every part of this sequel, making it a must-have for PlayStation 5 owners. Continue reading “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 review (PS5)”

Kona II: Brume, the sequel to the surprising Kona (which also appeared for VR headsets), returns players to the chilling landscapes of Northern Québec. Set in 1970, Detective Carl Faubert must navigate through a distorted reality brought on by the mysterious Brume, a supernatural mist that is suddenly enveloping a mining village. Parabole, the Canadian developers, have crafted another narrative-driven experience with elements of survival, creating a nice blend of storytelling and gameplay. We playtested it on a PlayStation 5. Continue reading “Kona II: Brume review (PS5)”