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In “The Last Hero of Nostalgaia,” Coatsink and Over The Moon deliver a satirical action-adventure game that pays homage to the souls-like genre while adding its own unique twists. Set in the collapsing world of Nostalgaia, a realm of video game nostalgia, players take on the role of a hideous pixelated hero fighting through hordes of mindless inhabitants. The game features hard but fair combat, full character customization, and engaging narrative mechanics rich in lore – and it has now come to additional platforms, allowing us to review it on a PlayStation 5. Continue reading “The Last Hero of Nostalgaia review (PS5)”

Aliens: Dark Descent, an atmospheric, isometric real-time strategy game set in the Aliens universe, offers fans of the franchise and strategy game enthusiasts a gripping and immersive experience. With its original story, engaging gameplay mechanics, and stunning aesthetics, Dark Descent proves to be a worthy addition to one of sci-fi’s most important franchises – while delivering on the promise we saw during our earlier preview. Continue reading “Aliens: Dark Descent review”

Rogue Legacy 2, the highly anticipated sequel from Cellar Door Games, has finally arrived on PlayStation, and it’s an absolute delight for fans of the roguelike genre. Building upon the success of its predecessor, Rogue Legacy 2 pushes the boundaries of procedural generation while offering a captivating gameplay loop that keeps players hooked. Released on PS4 and PS5 after the initial PC/Switch release, it showcases the developer’s expertise in crafting a harmonious blend of mechanics and exploration. Continue reading “Rogue Legacy 2 review (PS5)”

Crash Bandicoot returns in a bit of a departure from his usual platforming roots with Crash Team Rumble, a team-based multiplayer game developed by Toys For Bob and published by Activision. This unexpected twist on the Crash franchise introduces a 4v4 battle format that revolves around collecting and depositing Wumpa Fruit. And while the inclusion of live service elements raises some concerns, the game manages to deliver addictive gameplay and a variety of strategic options that kept us engaged. We’re not sure if it’ll reach the same status as Crash Team Racing, but we had fun with this on a PlayStation 5. Continue reading “Crash Team Rumble review (PS5)”