Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered brings back the cult classic demon-hunting road trip of Garcia Hotspur and his skull-shaped sidekick, Johnson, in a stylish, over-the-top journey through hell itself. Published by NetEase and remastered by Grasshopper Manufacture, this edition not only revitalizes the game for a new generation on PlayStation 5 but also adds fresh content, enhanced visuals, and smoother performance. Directed by iconic developers Goichi Suda (Suda51) and Shinji Mikami, this game’s unique flavor shines through its audacious mix of horror, humor, and unapologetically crude personality. Continue reading “Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered review (PS5)”
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Blazing Strike review (PS5)
Blazing Strike, from RareBreed Makes Games, brings an infusion of nostalgia to modern fighting games with Aksys Games as its publisher. This 2D fighter embraces a retro visual style and incorporates a somewhat unique “rush” mechanic, setting it apart in a genre filled with high-energy, visually intense brawlers. With its pixel art and emphasis on tight combat, Blazing Strike is a love letter to classic fighting games, merging old-school sensibilities with contemporary polish on the PlayStation 5 – though with some rough edges as well. Continue reading “Blazing Strike review (PS5)”
Developer interview: Mindbug Online
Card game fans will recognize the name Mindbug, which has been a bit of a runaway success since it launched. During Gamescom, we caught up with Kissaki Studios, who are currently working on Mindbug Online – the digital version of the game that was co-developed with Richard Garfield of Magic: The Gathering fame. We caught up with them to find out more. Continue reading “Developer interview: Mindbug Online”
Slay The Princess – The Pristine Cut review (PS5)
Slay the Princess – The Pristine Cut takes a distinctive approach to the visual novel genre by blending elements of psychological horror, role-playing, and choice-driven (and voiced) narrative into an unforgettable experience. Developed by Black Tabby Games and published by Serenity Forge, this new edition brings a fresh wave of narrative depth to the PlayStation 5 with an expanded storyline, additional chapters, and new endings. From the outset, the game’s premise is a gripping paradox: tasked with slaying a seemingly sinister princess, players face complex moral dilemmas that challenge them to question authority and intent, encouraging a deeply introspective journey where choices lead to unexpected outcomes. For console players in particular, this is an unexpected gem of a game in an underpopulated genre. Continue reading “Slay The Princess – The Pristine Cut review (PS5)”
The Jackbox Survey Scramble review
The only recently announced The Jackbox Survey Scramble is the studio’s latest standalone release, taking a fresh approach to party gaming by combining the familiar fun of Jackbox games with real survey data. Developed by Jackbox Games, it taps into the quirks and humor of one-word answers from real participants across the globe, making it a constantly evolving experience. Players are tasked with guessing popular survey answers or competing to make the most clever guesses, and with four distinct game modes, there are more ways to play than you’d probably expect. Continue reading “The Jackbox Survey Scramble review”