One of the pleasures of retro gaming is seeing long-lost releases finally receive the attention they always deserved, and 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X (yes, that’s actually the title) is exactly that kind of rediscovery. Originally confined to Japan on the original PlayStation, this unusual blend of side-scrolling shooter and interactive anime has finally made its international debut in a remaster that preserves its distinctive identity while smoothing over many of the rough edges that come with a decades-old release. Rather than simply updating a forgotten shooter, Bliss Brain has brought back a fascinating slice of gaming history that still feels refreshingly different today. Continue reading “70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X review (PS5)”
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Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced review (PS5)
Few Assassin’s Creed games have remained as beloved as Black Flag, and it isn’t difficult to understand why. Edward Kenway’s journey never relied solely on the eternal conflict between Assassins and Templars, instead telling the story of an ambitious pirate who gradually discovers that freedom comes with consequences. Resynced wisely recognizes that the original narrative still holds up remarkably well, choosing to expand rather than rewrite it. New story content gives supporting characters like Blackbeard, Mary Read and Stede Bonnet additional depth, while new recruitable officers strengthen both the narrative and gameplay without disrupting the pacing that made the original so memorable. Continue reading “Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced review (PS5)”
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains review (PS5)
Monopoly has never struggled to create memorable game nights, although not always for the right reasons. Long matches, inevitable arguments, and drawn-out endings have become just as much a part of its identity as buying properties and collecting rent. Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains takes that familiar foundation and reshapes it into something designed specifically for videogames, replacing the traditional race toward bankruptcy with a faster, team-oriented battle for Influence Points. Developed by Behaviour Interactive and published by Ubisoft, this PlayStation 5 adaptation doesn’t abandon the spirit of Monopoly, but it does make a genuine effort to modernize the formula through Star Wars-themed abilities, objective-based gameplay, and cooperative strategy. Continue reading “Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains review (PS5)”
Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition review (Switch)
Few RPGs embrace scale quite as fearlessly as Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, now available in a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Originally released during the Wii U era, Monolith Soft’s sprawling science-fiction adventure remains one of the studio’s most unconventional projects, favoring exploration and player-driven discovery over the more guided storytelling that defines many modern JRPGs. Set after Earth’s destruction during an interstellar conflict, the game follows humanity’s desperate attempt to survive on the alien world of Mira. Rather than focusing on a chosen hero destined to save the universe, the narrative centres on rebuilding civilisation and carving out a future in an unfamiliar environment, creating a premise that feels more grounded and pragmatic than many of its genre peers. Continue reading “Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition review (Switch)”
Gothic 1 Remake review (PS5)
Few RPGs have inspired the kind of devotion that Gothic has enjoyed over the past quarter century, and that legacy makes any remake a risky proposition. Developed by Alkimia Interactive and published by THQ Nordic, Gothic 1 Remake returns players to the infamous prison colony beneath the magical Barrier, where survival matters far more than heroism and respect has to be earned rather than granted. Rather than reimagining the original into a modern blockbuster RPG, the remake embraces the harsh philosophy that made Gothic memorable in the first place, preserving its uncompromising identity while updating it for contemporary hardware. Continue reading “Gothic 1 Remake review (PS5)”