Category: Games

Of Ash and Steel review (PC)

Of Ash and Steel is a bold, deliberate homage to early-2000s RPGs, crafted by Fire & Frost and published by tinyBuild. At its heart lies the unassuming figure of Tristan, a cartographer stranded on a bleak, ash-choked island. Rather than shepherding players with quest markers or guiding arrows, the game trusts them to listen, read, and orient themselves – a design decision that will delight veterans of Gothic and Risen, but may leave newer players a little disoriented. Continue reading “Of Ash and Steel review (PC)”

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)”