Not every great adventure begins with a sword, spaceship, or epic prophecy – sometimes it starts with something as ordinary as a missing potato. SOPA – Tale of the Stolen Potato from StudioBando captures that exact sense of wonder through a small yet heartfelt story that turns a trip to the pantry into an odyssey across magical worlds. While it wears its influences like Spirited Away and Coco proudly, this is a journey that carves its own warm identity through humor, emotional depth, and cultural charm. Continue reading “SOPA – Tale of the Stolen Potato review (PS5)”
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Piggy One Super Spark preview (Gamescom)
Some games grab your attention with a single glance – and Piggy One Super Spark is one of them. Developed by hako life and published by Room6, this 2D platformer bursts with color, energy, and personality before you’ve even taken control. It’s a high-octane blend of action and puzzle-solving, part Sonic the Hedgehog in its sense of speed and part classic platformer in its level design rhythm. Beneath that lively surface, though, lies a story that promises to balance its momentum with heart. Continue reading “Piggy One Super Spark preview (Gamescom)”
Port roundup: LAPIN, Lorn’s Lure, Endoparasitic & Super Mining Mechs
Ports often give overlooked indie gems a second life – and sometimes, a new audience discovers just how much they’ve been missing. Recent releases like LAPIN, Lorn’s Lure, Endoparasitic, and Super Mining Mechs all arrive on consoles after making their mark on PC, each bringing a distinct flavor of gameplay and atmosphere. From heartfelt 2D storytelling to punishing first-person climbs and claustrophobic horror, these ports show how diverse smaller-scale gaming can be when freed from platform constraints. Some thrive through refined controls or sharper presentation, others retain their scrappy indie charm – but all offer a glimpse into how far creative design can go when not weighed down by big-budget expectations. Continue reading “Port roundup: LAPIN, Lorn’s Lure, Endoparasitic & Super Mining Mechs”
Cladun X3 review (PS5)
With Cladun X3, Nippon Ichi Software brings back its cult pixel-RPG series for another round of chaotic dungeon-crawling. This time, the villains themselves are center stage, competing in a deadly “peace game” inside Arcanus Cella. It’s a premise that sounds wonderfully tongue-in-cheek, and the game unfolds as half parody, half grind-fest, in a tone that fits NIS’ tradition of quirky worlds where even evil overlords feel oddly endearing. The PlayStation 5 release keeps the nostalgic, 16-bit-inspired aesthetic, though it’s clear that this is a modestly scaled game leaning on retro charm rather than technical flash. Continue reading “Cladun X3 review (PS5)”
Blood of Mehran review (PS5)
Blood of Mehran is an action RPG published by Blowfish Studios and developed by Permanent Way Game Co., released for PlayStation 5. At first glance, it carries the sheen of a mid-tier adventure in the vein of Prince of Persia, boasting Unreal Engine 5 visuals that shimmer with promise. But while its screenshots suggest a cinematic Persian fantasy, that illusion fades a bit in motion, exposing a technically somewhat dated and mechanically uneven experience that falls short of its ambitions. Continue reading “Blood of Mehran review (PS5)”
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