Chains of Freedom, developed for major platforms including the PlayStation 5 by Nordcurrent Labs, takes players deep into a fictional Eastern European dystopia where tactical warfare, conspiracy, and a crumbling nation’s fate converge. The game immediately distinguishes itself with its premise: a morally ambiguous narrative surrounding mind-control serums, shady government experiments, and a resistance squad trying to uncover the truth. While its setting offers a compelling mix of Cold War-era grit and post-apocalyptic dread, the actual storytelling sometimes struggles with pacing and character development, occasionally glossing over the weight of the ethical choices it presents on the surface. Continue reading “Chains of Freedom review (PS5)”
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Port roundup: Pocket Bravery, Moving Houses, Mayhem Mail & Chessarama
Pocket Bravery, Moving Houses, Mayhem Mail and Chessarama have all recently been ported over to the PlayStation 5 – time for a closer look with a series of review in our latest port roundup. Continue reading “Port roundup: Pocket Bravery, Moving Houses, Mayhem Mail & Chessarama”
Leila review (PS5)
Ubik Studios’ Leila is a poignant, introspective journey that blends traditional animation with minimalist gameplay to explore the complexities of womanhood, identity, and self-worth. This narrative-driven point-and-click adventure invites players to step into the shoes of Leila, a woman revisiting key moments of her life, from adolescence to adulthood, in search of meaning and reconciliation. Continue reading “Leila review (PS5)”
Harpagun review (Quest)
Harpagun is a chaotic, cel-shaded VR shooter that thrives on absurdity, physics-driven mayhem, and a healthy dose of post-Soviet satire. Developed by SUPERHOT-veterans at Something Random and available on Meta Quest, it delivers a punchy, short-burst campaign that’s as much about yeeting aliens with washing machines as it is about shooting them. Continue reading “Harpagun review (Quest)”
Forever Skies review (PS5)
After spending time in early access, Forever Skies has now launched in full on PlayStation 5, offering a unique blend of survival gameplay and sci-fi storytelling. Developed by Far From Home, the game sets itself apart from other survival titles by placing players in control of a highly customizable airship that serves as both a means of traversal and a mobile base of operations. This distinctive approach helps it stand out in a crowded genre, even if some of the rough edges from its early development days are still visible. Continue reading “Forever Skies review (PS5)”
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