Over twenty five years after the original Amerzone launched as Benoît Sokal’s debut in the adventure game world, the remake titled Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy reimagines that journey with modern visuals and design, while trying to preserve the spirit of the 1999 classic. Developed by Microids Studio Paris and published by Microids, this updated version walks a fine line between nostalgia and accessibility, offering a calm, atmospheric alternative to the action-heavy pace of most of today’s games. While it doesn’t modernize everything flawlessly, it largely succeeds in rekindling the charm and mystery of the original adventure – adding both polish and content in the process. Continue reading “Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy review”
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Steel Seed review (PS5)
Set in a post-apocalyptic world shaped by both technological ambition and the fragility of humanity, Steel Seed marks a return to narrative-driven design for Storm in a Teacup, the studio behind Close to the Sun – but in a much more action-oriented genre. Released on PlayStation 5 and published by ESDigital Games, the game follows Zoe, a determined young woman exploring a colossal underground complex dominated by machines. Accompanied by Koby, a hovering drone companion, her journey is driven by a desire to uncover hidden truths in a hostile world. While the setting delivers a striking dystopian atmosphere and an interesting human-machine dynamic, the narrative doesn’t always reach the emotional highs it aims for. The worldbuilding is visually rich and thematically ambitious, but some of the storytelling beats can feel underdeveloped compared to some of the studio’s previous work. Continue reading “Steel Seed review (PS5)”
Release roundup: The Cecil – The Journey Begins, Material Evidence & Indiana Jones and The Great Circle
With The Cecil: The Journey Begins, Material Evidence and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (for PS5) we’re checking out three very different releases in today’s release roundup. Continue reading “Release roundup: The Cecil – The Journey Begins, Material Evidence & Indiana Jones and The Great Circle”
Sacre Bleu review (Switch)
We first saw Sacre Bleu in action during Gamescom 2024, where its chaotic blend of stylish combat and irreverent French flair already caught our attention. Now that it’s out on the Nintendo Switch, the final product delivers much of what it promised: a fast-paced, side-scrolling action platformer with a tongue-in-cheek narrative, unique gameplay mechanics, and a strong visual identity. Continue reading “Sacre Bleu review (Switch)”
Sunderfolk review (PS5)
Blending the feel of a tabletop RPG with the accessibility of a couch-based party game, Sunderfolk carves out a unique niche in the co-op space. Developed by Secret Door and published by Dreamhaven, it’s a tactical role-playing experience designed first and foremost to be enjoyed with friends. On PlayStation 5, it’s a technically solid outing – though it’s the mobile-phone-as-controller system and group-driven gameplay that define its appeal more than technical prowess. Continue reading “Sunderfolk review (PS5)”
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