Offering another dive into the world of arcade nostalgia, the VISCO Collection, published by QUByte Interactive for the PlayStation 4, resurrects seven classic titles from the NEOGEO lineup by VISCO Corporation. With a more polished presentation, this one stands out in QUByte’s lineup of classics, and the inclusion of online support for a few of these games is a lovely surprise as well. Continue reading “VISCO Collection review (PS5)”
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Star Ocean: The Second Story R review (PS5)
Star Ocean: The Second Story R, a fully-fledged remake by Square Enix and developer Gemdrops, takes a beloved classic in a long-running series to new heights. The game’s reimagined version offers a 2.5D aesthetic that seamlessly blends 2D pixel characters with beautiful 3D environments to great effect. Boasting numerous additional enhancements and new features, this modernized JRPG caters to both longtime fans and newcomers alike. We’re reviewing the PlayStation 5 version. Continue reading “Star Ocean: The Second Story R review (PS5)”
Berzerk: Recharged review (PS5)
Still keen to revitalize their classics, Atari and SneakyBox have launched Berzerk: Recharged, a twin-stick shooter that breathes new life into the 1980 arcade gem. This latest addition to the Recharged series keeps things simple yet charming, challenging players to navigate an endless maze teeming with relentless robots. Surviving is your sole objective, with each run culminating in a score that beckons you to improve, embodying the essence of classic arcade gaming. We tried out the PlayStation 5 version. Continue reading “Berzerk: Recharged review (PS5)”
ARTE celebrates 10 years in video games
ARTE has just marked a decade of contributing to the video game industry. Since 2013, they’ve been a steadfast supporter of original European video games, bringing forth a collection of 17 (co-)productions, including 12 projects that have garnered over 100 awards in total. Many of ARTE’s games are known for their arthouse approach, originality, memorability, and universal accessibility. Continue reading “ARTE celebrates 10 years in video games”
The 7th Guest VR review (Quest)
Back when it released in the early 90s, The 7th Guest was a puzzle-based milestone, challenging players to unravel its enigmas – for many gamers at the time, it was their very first CD-ROM game – something that can also be said about Myst. Now, nearly 30 years later, Vertigo Games has revitalized this cult classic, thrusting it into the realm of virtual reality, where we rediscovered it using a Quest 2 headset. Continue reading “The 7th Guest VR review (Quest)”