Category: Indie

From the moment you jettison into Star Ores Inc. aboard its quiet, abandoned space station, it’s clear that BlackBeak Games and publisher Three River Games are steering you toward a particular rhythm: slow, deliberate, and methodical. This isn’t the kind of high-octane sci-fi adventure that slams you out of hyperspace with flashing lights. Instead, it invites you to carve your own path by turning an interstellar derelict into a well-oiled mining empire – a premise that taps into that niche craving for simulation and resource management, where patience is as integral to the experience as any laser drill. Continue reading “Star Ores Inc. review (PS5)”

Ports can be a mixed bag – sometimes they breathe new life into overlooked gems, other times they expose the seams of games that weren’t built to last. This latest wave of PS5 arrivals shows both sides of that coin. From the bullet-absorbing chaos of Schildmaid MX, to the stripped-down arcade loops of StarLightRiders: HyperJump, and the VHS-drenched dread of Christmas Mutilator, each title brings its own flavor of retro-inspired intensity. Together, they highlight how developers are reimagining old-school design for modern hardware: sometimes inventive, sometimes rough around the edges, but always fascinating to pick apart. Continue reading “Port roundup: Schildmaid MX, StarLightRiders: HyperJump & Christmas Mutilator”

There’s a certain reckless charm to Baseless – a confidence in its own chaos. From the moment you grip the controller, you realize you’re not playing a typical twin-stick shooter. Movement isn’t about simply walking or strafing; here, your gun is your engine and means of propulsion. Fire at the ground and be hurled across low-gravity spheres, gravity wells tugging you in unpredictable arcs. It’s a premise that sounds playful, maybe even cartoonish (Sacre Blue on the Switch comes to mind), but once you dive in, it becomes clear: Baseless is unapologetically ambitious, friendly-looking on the surface but beneath it, a beast begging to be tamed. Continue reading “Baseless review (PS5)”

BROK: The Brawl Bar arrives on PlayStation 5 as a standalone slice of brawling chaos, spun out from what originally began life as planned DLC. That origin is still felt in its structure: this is a compact, challenge-driven offshoot rather than a narrative continuation of Brok’s detective escapades, trading mystery for arcade-style mayhem. Its premise is simple but appealing – Brok stumbles upon a hidden underground bar, slips back into fighting instinct, and climbs a ladder of increasingly outlandish trials. The setup isn’t trying to deliver big dramatic turns, but it has enough gritty humour and personality to give the action a backdrop with charm. Continue reading “BROK the InvestiGator – The Brawl Bar review (PS5)”