Final Fantasy XVI, the latest installment in the renowned Final Fantasy franchise, ventures into new territory as a fully-fledged action RPG – marking what is perhaps too grand of a departure for some of the long time fans of the more RPG-oriented games in the series. Developed by an experienced team led by Naoki Yoshida, the game aims to deliver an enjoyable experience for both long-time fans and newcomers. With its dynamic real-time action combat system, intricate lore, and captivating world, Final Fantasy XVI offers a polished and immersive gameplay experience. Continue reading “Final Fantasy XVI review (PS5)”
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Layers of Fear (2023) review
Layers of Fear, developed by Bloober Team and Anshar Studios, returns as a revamped and refined version of the original game, along with Layers of Fear 2 and all accompanying DLCs. This definitive version aims to bring together the series’ spine-chilling narratives into one cohesive and immersive gameplay experience, so let’s dive into the twisted world of Layers of Fear and explore its positives and negatives, a few weeks after our sneak peak in a developer interview. Continue reading “Layers of Fear (2023) review”
Greyhill Incident review (PS5)
Greyhill Incident, developed by Refugium Games and published by Perp Games, aims to deliver a thrilling survival-horror experience set in the early ’90s, where a small neighborhood faces an alien invasion. While the concept holds potential with its sci-fi/horror mashup, the execution falls short in many aspects. The game’s underdeveloped gameplay mechanics, frustrating stealth elements, lackluster visuals, and campy narrative ultimately contribute to a disappointing experience. Let’s delve into the details of Greyhill Incident and explore its strengths and weaknesses by checking out the PlayStation 5 version. Continue reading “Greyhill Incident review (PS5)”
VR roundup: The Signifier VR, Rooms of Realities & Sherlock Holmes and the Hung Parliament
It’s been a while since we did a spotlight on VR, so we’re making up for that by tackling three new games at once! Here are The Signifier VR, Rooms of Realities and Sherlock Holmes and The Hung Parliament. Continue reading “VR roundup: The Signifier VR, Rooms of Realities & Sherlock Holmes and the Hung Parliament”
Park Beyond review (PS5)
Park Beyond, developed by Limbic Entertainment and published by Bandai Namco, is a surprising new take on the theme park-building simulation genre that brings the magic of amusement parks to life in a novel way. The game allows players to unleash their creativity and take on the role of a Visioneer, responsible for creating, managing, and designing successful amusement parks. We checked out the PlayStation 5 version. Continue reading “Park Beyond review (PS5)”