KAKU: Ancient Seal is an open-world action RPG developed by BINGOBELL and published by Microids, blending prehistoric fantasy with a coming-of-age quest. It opens with a world broken apart by elemental calamity and a young hero, Kaku, tasked with restoring balance under a fading prophecy. Accompanied by Piggy, his flying pig companion, he sets off across four distinct continents tied to elemental powers. It’s an appealing premise with an earnest tone – familiar, perhaps, but still endearing in its mythic simplicity. While the story doesn’t dive deep into character development or complex lore, it carries enough charm and sincerity to keep players invested in Kaku’s journey, helped along by humorous touches and the playful bond with Piggy. Continue reading “KAKU: Ancient Seal review”
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Cubism review (Quest)
At first glance, Cubism seems almost disarmingly simple. Floating before you in virtual space is a wireframe shape, waiting to be filled with colorful blocks. Yet as soon as you start solving puzzles, its true nature reveals itself – this is a game that delights in testing your spatial reasoning, asking you to think in three dimensions and see beyond the obvious. Developed by Thomas Van Bouwel and published by Vanbo, the Quest version refines that premise into something both elegant and absorbing. Continue reading “Cubism review (Quest)”
Indie roundup: Electronics Puzzle Lab 2, Piggly Pagly Boom, Kotenok & Scurge: Hive
The world of budget and indie releases is full of short, focused experiments – some succeed through clever mechanics, others through charm or nostalgia. This latest batch of PlayStation 5 titles covers that entire spectrum, from circuit-building puzzles and physics-driven chaos to retro platforming and a resurrected handheld classic. Electronics Puzzle Lab 2 revisits its logic-based roots with minimal evolution, while Piggly Pagly Boom brings an unexpected dose of lighthearted destruction to the mix. Kotenok offers a quick but uneven climb through pixel-art challenges, and Scurge: Hive revives a forgotten gem with its infection-fueled tension intact. None of these games are aiming for blockbuster depth – but together, they highlight the creative range and mixed fortunes of the indie scene’s smaller, faster, and sometimes stranger offerings. Continue reading “Indie roundup: Electronics Puzzle Lab 2, Piggly Pagly Boom, Kotenok & Scurge: Hive”
Just Dance 2026 review (PS5)
Like every year around this time, Ubisoft’s Just Dance 2026 Edition sweeps you back into the party, and on PS5 it mostly delivers what its fans have come to expect: colourful, energetic choreographies, a wide variety of tracks, and renewed accessibility features. But while there’s plenty to like, there are also some friction points that stop this edition from being a flawless leap forward. Continue reading “Just Dance 2026 review (PS5)”
BALL x PIT review (PS5)
There’s something oddly magnetic about BALL x PIT – it’s the kind of game that starts you off simple (you’re just tossing balls, breaking blocks, avoiding enemies) but gradually spins up into a riotous, beautifully chaotic mixture of genres. Developed by Kenny Sun and published by Devolver Digital, it features responsive controls, vivid audio-visual contrast, and the sort of tight, escalating roguelite loop that both frustrates and compels you to try “just one more run.” Continue reading “BALL x PIT review (PS5)”
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