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World War Z VR review (Quest)

Saber Interactive’s World War Z VR takes the familiar zombie outbreak formula and pushes it into the claustrophobic intimacy of virtual reality. On paper, it’s everything you’d expect from a VR adaptation of the popular co-op shooter – swarming undead, familiar locations reimagined, and weapons that feel satisfyingly heavy in your hands. In practice, it delivers many of those thrills, but also feels like it’s carrying a noticeable limp. Here are our thoughts on the Meta Quest version. Continue reading “World War Z VR review (Quest)”

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound review (PS5)

For decades, Ninja Gaiden has been shorthand for fast, punishing action, whether in its side-scrolling 8-bit heyday or its slick, acrobatic 3D reboots that count among the best early Xbox games. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound doesn’t just pick a side – it tries to fuse them. Developed by Blasphemous creators The Game Kitchen and published by Dotemu, this new chapter tells a fresh story while channelling both the brutal precision of the originals and the layered combat systems of the modern games. Continue reading “Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound review (PS5)”

Mafia: The Old Country review (PS5)

For more than two decades, the Mafia series has built its reputation on a mix of historical authenticity, grounded storytelling, and cinematic flair. Mafia: The Old Country, developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K, shifts the scene from the American underworld to the less explored early 1900s Sicily – a setting rich with opportunity for both beauty and brutality. It’s a prequel of sorts, but rather than feeling like a small side note, it digs into the roots of the organisation that would later take hold in the US. Continue reading “Mafia: The Old Country review (PS5)”

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown review (Xbox)

Now out on Xbox, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown marks an unexpected and refreshingly experimental turn for the iconic franchise, taking the form of a turn-based tactical brawler rather than the arcade beat-em-up most players would expect. Developed by Strange Scaffold, the game leans heavily into its narrative, picking up after the deaths of Splinter and Shredder and exploring a more fractured dynamic between the Turtles. Each of the four campaigns focuses on one Turtle, giving their personalities and individual struggles room to shine while tying into a larger threat from a new leader of the Foot Clan. The story’s more serious undertones won’t be for everyone, but they add surprising weight to a property often known for lighthearted banter. Continue reading “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown review (Xbox)”

Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between review (Quest)

When The Gardens Between launched back in 2018, its dreamlike mix of friendship-driven storytelling and time manipulation puzzles won hearts, but its magic was bound to a flat screen. Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between takes that same emotional core, doubles its scope, and reimagines it entirely for VR – making it feel less like a remaster and more like a rediscovery. Continue reading “Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between review (Quest)”