Category: New

Blending an engaging sci-fi narrative with an interactive role-playing experience, Sky of Tides is an upcoming game that takes players to the world of numen9 – a planet torn apart by calamity and now suspended in the sky as nine isolated planetoids. As Rin, players embark on a journey to uncover a conspiracy, find her missing father, and ultimately decide the fate of a world that has two strong ideological factions: the technologically dominant Syndicate and the tradition-bound Sovereign. Developed by Lofty Sky Entertainment, the game doesn’t just offer a compelling story-driven experience – it’s also being expanded into a television series, Sky of Tides: Atla, which follows a parallel storyline with its own protagonist. In our interview with Jason Loftus, we discuss the inspirations behind the game’s world-building, the challenges of creating two narratives across different mediums, and how meaningful player choices shape both character development and the overall experience. Continue reading “Developer interview: Sky of Tides”

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, developed by Don’t Nod for PC, Xbox and PlayStation 5, introduces players to a narrative-driven adventure centered on friendship, nostalgia, and mystery. Set in 1995, the game follows four friends who reunite decades after a formative summer, uncovering secrets that have remained buried. With a strong emphasis on character development and environmental storytelling, it evokes the same emotional depth that made the developer’s previous work stand out. Part 1 is out now, with part 2 set to follow in a few months. Continue reading “Lost Records: Bloom & Rage review (PS5)”

With the PlayStation 5 launch of Snezhinka, PLAYISM brings the fast-paced, roguelite-infused twin-stick shooter from hinyari9 to a new audience after its initial PC release. Blending arcade-style shooting with resource management and a dystopian narrative, the game delivers an intense but streamlined experience that thrives on replayability. Continue reading “Snezhinka review (PS5)”

After launching on PC last year, Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip has now made its way to PlayStation 5, bringing its quirky open-world adventure to console players. Developed by snekflat and published by Super Rare Originals, the game offers a lighthearted but also somewhat chaotic journey through the town of Sprankelwater, where Terry, an eccentric protagonist with an ambitious dream of reaching space, takes center stage. With an unconventional approach to open-world gameplay and a strong emphasis on humor, the game carves out its own niche, though not without some rough edges. Continue reading “Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip review (PS5)”