R-Type Delta: HD Boosted review (PS5)

Playing R-Type Delta: HD Boosted on PS5 feels like stepping into a meticulously restored and beloved relic – the soul of the 1998 classic remains intact, but sharpened and polished just enough to catch your eye. City Connection and Clear River Games have resurrected a cult favorite without turning it into something unrecognizable, and that’s precisely where the remaster’s strength lies. Continue reading “R-Type Delta: HD Boosted review (PS5)”

Indie roundup: Bomb Kitten, Square Brothers & Plague Hunters: Pestopolis

Today’s slate of indie releases on PlayStation 5 serves up a mix of compact puzzlers, inventive platformers, and atmospheric expansions that each carve out their own niche. From the bomb-laden labyrinths of Bomb Kitten to the shape-shifting heist challenges of Square Brothers, these games lean on clever mechanics and approachable design, offering bite-sized thrills for players seeking strategy and timing over spectacle. Meanwhile, Plague Hunters: Pestopolis expands a beloved roguelike universe with a darker, more tactical cityscape, proving that small-scale projects can still deliver depth and replayability. Across these releases, there’s a consistent thread: tight gameplay loops, modest yet effective presentation, and enough charm to engage both newcomers and genre enthusiasts alike. Continue reading “Indie roundup: Bomb Kitten, Square Brothers & Plague Hunters: Pestopolis”

Neon Inferno review (PS5)

Neon Inferno on PS5 ignites with a combustible blend of retro run-and-gun intensity and gallery-shooter depth. Set in a dystopian New York City in 2055, you play as Angelo Morano or Mariana Vitti – assassins for a crime syndicate known as The Family – navigating a war-torn metropolis where every bullet counts. Continue reading “Neon Inferno review (PS5)”

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 review (PS5)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on PS5 is an ambitious package that aims to deliver across multiple game modes – yet its reach sometimes exceeds its grasp. With a co-op campaign, a tension-filled extraction-style Endgame mode, fast-paced multiplayer, and a massive round-based Zombies map, the game tries to be everything … and the result is often uneven. Continue reading “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 review (PS5)”

Rue Valley review (PS5)

Emotion Spark Studio’s Rue Valley, published by Owlcat Games for PlayStation 5, is a brooding narrative RPG that places players in a 47-minute time loop within a small, enigmatic town. The game immediately immerses players in a sense of isolation and psychological tension, blending emotional storytelling with systems-driven gameplay. The loop structure gives the world a cyclical rhythm, where each repetition reinforces both the mystery of Rue Valley and the inner conflicts of its protagonist, Eugene Harrow. Continue reading “Rue Valley review (PS5)”