With NanoApostle, Thrill Penguin and Peglin, we’re looking at three indie titles that were recently ported over to new console platforms. Continue reading “Port roundup: NanoApostle, Thrill Penguin & Peglin”
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review (PS5)
With Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developer Sandfall Interactive marks a stunning debut under Kepler Interactive’s publishing banner. Released on current gen systems including the PlayStation 5, this RPG fuses turn-based mechanics with real-time action elements, delivering an emotional and mechanically fresh experience. Set against the backdrop of a decaying world where the Paintress annually erases people from existence by painting their age, the game’s narrative stakes feel immediate and poignant from the very first scene. Continue reading “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review (PS5)”
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered review (PS5)
Bringing one of Bethesda’s most celebrated RPGs back into the spotlight, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered arrives on today’s systems including the PlayStation 5 with the weight of its legacy firmly on its shoulders. Originally released in 2006, Oblivion was a landmark for open-world fantasy games, and this remaster seeks to preserve that magic while modernizing key aspects for today’s audiences. In many ways, it succeeds at rekindling the sense of wonder that defined the original, even if some of its underlying mechanics show their age. Continue reading “The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered review (PS5)”
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves review (PS5)
It’s been about two decades since Garou: Mark of the Wolves marked the last major chapter in SNK’s Fatal Fury series, and with Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, the franchise finally roars back to life on today’s systems, including the PlayStation 5. Rather than reinventing itself entirely, the new game embraces what made Fatal Fury special while introducing modern twists that make it relevant again for today’s fighting game audience. Continue reading “Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves review (PS5)”
Once Upon A Puppet review (PS5)
Flatter Than Earth’s Once Upon a Puppet is a 2.5D puzzle-platformer that invites players into a theater-inspired world. It boasts a captivating art style and a heartfelt narrative, but the gameplay mechanics and pacing present a mixed experience – here’s our take on the PS5 version. Continue reading “Once Upon A Puppet review (PS5)”