The gorgeous Empire of the Ants transports players into the fascinating world of tiny insects, where every blade of grass towers like a forest, and the smallest creatures suddenly pose a very real challenge. Developed by Tower Five and published by Microids, the game is a blend of real-time strategy and tactical adventure, drawing heavily on Bernard Werber’s acclaimed ant saga for narrative inspiration. Stepping into the role of a warrior ant, players find themselves tasked with defending their empire and navigating a microscopic yet epic landscape full of insect warfare. We checked it out on a PlayStation 5. Continue reading “Empire of the Ants review (PS5)”
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Puppet House review (PS5)
Released just in time for Halloween, Puppet House captures a haunting atmosphere within its puzzle-horror framework, offering a blend of escape-room challenges and unsettling discoveries. Developed by Vecube Studio and Spirit Games Studio and published by Gaming Factory, this game takes players to Field Town’s eerie outskirts, where detective Rick investigates a series of local disappearances linked to a ventriloquist’s decaying mansion. The chilling premise of a possessed puppet, brought to life by a dark ritual, adds layers of dread to Rick’s investigation as players face both psychological and physical horrors. We tested it on a PlayStation 5. Continue reading “Puppet House review (PS5)”
Developer interview: Forgotten Fragments
Following an impressive hands-on demo with the team behind Forgotten Fragments at Gamescom 2024, we knew we had to dive deeper into the creative process behind this upcoming indie title by Binary Phoenix. The game, which features two distinct campaigns designed for solo and co-op play, caught our attention with its unique approach to gameplay and intricate level designs. We wanted to understand the motivations, challenges, and inspirations that fueled the development of Forgotten Fragments, so we reached out to the developers to discuss everything from balancing its 120+ levels to creating visually distinct worlds and adapting the game based on player feedback. Here’s what they had to share. Continue reading “Developer interview: Forgotten Fragments”
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 review (PS5)
Every holiday season, you already know that the new Call of Duty will be another major seller. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is not going to be an exception to the rule, delivering an ambitious and immersive addition to the Black Ops series, taking players back to a thrilling, espionage-infused narrative set in the political volatility of the early 1990s with its campaign. Treyarch’s latest taps into the end of the Cold War, seamlessly blending action and subterfuge. The story, with the kind of twists that have become emblematic of the series, lets players assume the role of a rogue agent operating outside conventional wartime norms, bringing unpredictability and tension to the plot’s covert missions. We tried out the PS5 version. Continue reading “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 review (PS5)”
VR roundup: Human Fall Flat VR, Motion Soccer & Blade and Sorcery: Nomad
In our new VR roundup, we check out the recently released Human Fall Flat VR, the early access version of Motion Soccer and the latest update for Blade & Sorcery: Nomad. Continue reading “VR roundup: Human Fall Flat VR, Motion Soccer & Blade and Sorcery: Nomad”
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