Port roundup: Fracked, Antstream Arcade & Thermonuclear

With the Quest version of Fracked, the PlayStation release of Antstream Arcade and the port of indie title Thermonuclear, we’re covering three very different titles in today’s port roundup. Here are the reviews. Continue reading “Port roundup: Fracked, Antstream Arcade & Thermonuclear”

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown review (PS5)

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown marks the long-awaited return of a franchise that once set a benchmark for racing games – predating the likes of even Need for Speed. Developed by KT Racing and published by Nacon, the game takes its own stab at the massively multiplayer racing genre, offering players the opportunity to explore a 1:1 scale version of Hong Kong Island. Unfortunately, despite its ambitious scope, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown struggles to live up to the expectations in places – here’s our take on the PlayStation 5 version. Continue reading “Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown review (PS5)”

Ace Attorney Investigations Collection review (PS5)

The Ace Attorney Investigations Collection brings together two spin-offs of the mainline Ace Attorney series, focusing on the sharp-witted prosecutor Miles Edgeworth. Originally released on the Nintendo DS, these games ditch the courtroom drama in favor of crime scene investigations, and this remastered collection for the PlayStation 5 offers a fresh chance to experience the detective side of the Ace Attorney world. With updated visuals, new quality-of-life features, and all the charm that fans of the series expect, this collection delivers a solid, if not revolutionary, package. Continue reading “Ace Attorney Investigations Collection review (PS5)”

Astro Bot review (PS5)

One of the best games of 2024 for sure, Astro Bot on the PlayStation 5 is a masterclass in platforming, blending nostalgia for PlayStation’s storied past with the modern tech that is the power of the PS5 (and its DualSense controller). Developed by Team Asobi, this follow-up to Astro’s Playroom and the VR gem Astro Bot Rescue Mission expands the adventures of Astro, the lovable robotic hero of the series, as he embarks on a galaxy-spanning mission to rescue his scattered crew members after the mothership is attacked. Continue reading “Astro Bot review (PS5)”

DLC roundup: Pinball FX & GigaBash

We have lots of big releases coming out now that the summer is ending, but we’ve also seen a ton of DLC releases for games we’ve enjoyed reviewing in the past. Today we’re taking a quick look at three of them with mini reviews of two new tables for Pinball FX and a fresh new pack for GigaBash. Continue reading “DLC roundup: Pinball FX & GigaBash”