Starfield (+Terran Armada DLC) review (PS5)

With its long-awaited arrival on PlayStation 5, Starfield finally completes its transition from a divisive Xbox exclusive into a broader, more refined RPG experience, and in doing so, it feels closer than ever to the game Bethesda always intended it to be. Developed and published by Bethesda, this sci-fi epic now lands alongside the Terran Armada story expansion and the Free Lanes update, both of which significantly reshape the experience. The result is a package that feels more cohesive, more reactive, and – crucially – more respectful of the player’s time, even if some of its foundational design choices remain unchanged. Continue reading “Starfield (+Terran Armada DLC) review (PS5)”

Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park review (Switch 2)

When Super Mario Bros. Wonder originally launched, it marked a long-overdue reinvention of Nintendo’s 2D platforming formula, breaking away from the safe familiarity of the “New” era with a bold, expressive identity. This Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, published, developed and expanded by Nintendo, revisits that already acclaimed foundation while layering in new content through the Meetup in Bellabel Park expansion. The result is a package that feels both definitive and slightly conflicted – an already excellent game enhanced in meaningful ways, yet not always expanded in ways that feel essential for returning players. Continue reading “Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park review (Switch 2)”

Release roundup: Dread Delusion, Unseen Diplomacy 2 & GigaBash – Final Ascension

In recent releases developers are exploring everything from surreal open-ended RPG design to physically immersive VR concepts and focused post-launch expansions. Across platforms like PlayStation 5 and Meta Quest, these titles showcase a shared willingness to experiment – whether that’s through unconventional storytelling, inventive mechanics, or bold stylistic choices – even if that ambition doesn’t always translate into complete refinement. In this roundup, we take a closer look at Dread Delusion, Unseen Diplomacy 2, and GigaBash: Final Ascension, three very different projects that each carve out their own identity while reflecting both the strengths and growing pains of modern game development. Continue reading “Release roundup: Dread Delusion, Unseen Diplomacy 2 & GigaBash – Final Ascension”

Ready or Not: Boiling Point review

VOID Interactive’s Ready or Not has always leaned heavily into grounded, methodical tactical gameplay, and the Boiling Point expansion builds on that foundation by pushing its depiction of Los Sueños further into societal collapse. Framed through a grim, almost conspiratorial perspective of a city unraveling under pressure, the DLC’s narrative backdrop amplifies the base game’s themes of systemic failure and escalating violence. While it doesn’t radically alter how storytelling is delivered – remaining largely environmental and mission-driven – it succeeds in giving the new operations a sharper sense of urgency, even if some players may find its messaging heavy-handed or overly bleak. Continue reading “Ready or Not: Boiling Point review”

DLC roundup: POSTAL: Brain Damaged, Neva & Walkabout Mini Golf

Downloadable content has become an increasingly common way for developers to keep games alive long after their initial release, whether through new story chapters, fresh gameplay twists, or simply inventive new spaces to explore. This latest batch of DLC illustrates just how varied those add-ons can be. From the chaotic boomer-shooter action of POSTAL: Brain Damaged – These Sunny Daze, to the quiet character-building moments of Neva: Prologue, and the playful VR course design of Walkabout Mini Golf – Hollywood, each expansion revisits an existing game from a different angle. Some aim to extend the core experience with new mechanics and encounters, while others focus on atmosphere, storytelling, or creative world-building – but all of them offer fans another reason to step back into familiar worlds. Continue reading “DLC roundup: POSTAL: Brain Damaged, Neva & Walkabout Mini Golf”