Category: Indie

My Little Universe, developed by SayGames, has made its way to PlayStation 5 following a PC release in 2023, bringing its mix of exploration, resource gathering, and light combat to a new audience. What starts as a simple adventure quickly unfolds into an engaging gameplay loop of unlocking new areas, upgrading tools, and taking on increasingly tougher foes. While the game offers an enjoyable sense of progression and a relaxing atmosphere, some repetitive mechanics and pacing issues hold it back from true greatness. Continue reading “My Little Universe review (PS5)”

With Legends BMX, Blue Wednesday and The Last Hero: Journey To The Unknown, we’re diving into three titles that made their way towards consoles after earlier launches on PC. Spanning three very different genres, there’s something for everyone here. Continue reading “Port roundup: Legends BMX, Blue Wednesday & The Last Hero: Journey To The Unknown”

Set in the same universe as Lamplight City, Rosewater transports players to a Western-themed adventure filled with mystery, colorful characters, and narrative-driven gameplay. The story follows Harley Leger, a journalist looking for her big break in the frontier town of Rosewater. What starts as a simple assignment quickly turns into a high-stakes treasure hunt, leading Harley and a band of unlikely allies across the vast expanse of Vespuccia. The game’s narrative is engaging, offering plenty of choice-driven dialogue and character interactions that shape relationships and influence the unfolding events. While the pacing remains steady for most of the experience, some stretches of travel between major story beats can feel a bit drawn out – but in the end this is an adventure that fans of the genre won’t want to miss. Continue reading “Rosewater review (PC)”

​Kemono Heroes, developed by Mad Gear Games and published by Jandusoft, is a side-scrolling action platformer with a setting that draws inspiration from Japanese folklore. The game follows four anthropomorphic warriors – a fox, a squirrel, a cat, and a monkey – on a quest to defeat Tsukigami, the Moon God, who has cursed their land by turning its inhabitants into stone. This straightforward narrative effectively sets the stage for the ensuing action, in a game we tested on a PlayStation 5. Continue reading “Kemono Heroes review (PS5)”

Today’s VR roundup shows the versatility of what VR can do, as we explore Doodle Quest: Mixed Reality Draw Puzzle, Electrician Simulator VR and Poly Ego for the Meta Quest. Continue reading “VR roundup: Doodle Quest: Mixed Reality Draw Puzzle, Electrician Simulator VR & Poly Ego”