Category: Games

Narrative-driven exploration games often rely more on mood and storytelling than on traditional mechanics, and Portrait of a Torn continues that tradition with a sombre mystery set almost entirely within the walls of a quiet family home. Developed by Indigo Studios and published by Firenut Games, this PlayStation 5 release places players in the role of Robert, a soldier returning from war to a house that feels strangely empty and unsettling. What begins as a simple homecoming soon becomes a slow unraveling of buried secrets, with the game gradually revealing a tragic story through letters, memories and environmental details. The premise is compelling, and the melancholic tone is maintained throughout most of the experience, though the narrative’s structure sometimes struggles to fully connect its thematic threads by the time the credits roll. Continue reading “Portrait of a Torn review (PS5)”

Annual sports releases often struggle to find the balance between iteration and innovation, but WWE 2K26 suggests that developer Visual Concepts is gradually regaining confidence after the franchise’s turbulent past. Published by 2K, the latest entry once again attempts to capture the spectacle of WWE programming while expanding the number of ways fans can step into the ring themselves. With a massive roster exceeding 400 Superstars and Legends and a wide selection of modes ranging from simulation-heavy management to story-driven campaigns, WWE 2K26 positions itself as one of the most content-rich entries in the series so far, even if its improvements lean more toward refinement than reinvention. Continue reading “WWE 2K26 review”

Docked sees Saber Interactive stepping into the niche world of industrial simulation, swapping muddy trails and wilderness logistics for the bustling machinery and tight logistics of a working port. Set in the recovering harbor of Port Wake after a devastating hurricane, the game frames its operations around rebuilding a family-run dockyard while restoring supply chains and infrastructure. While the premise provides just enough narrative motivation to contextualize the work ahead, Docked ultimately leans far more on its simulation mechanics than on storytelling, using the rebuilding effort mainly as a framework for a steady stream of contracts and operational challenges. Continue reading “Docked review (PS5)”

Developed by 3Cat and published by Jandusoft, Manairons is a 3D action-platformer rooted in Catalan folklore. Set in the Pyrenees, the game draws inspiration from regional myths about mischievous magical creatures known as manairons. Players take control of Nai, a recently awakened member of this species who emerges from a magical container known as the “canut” after centuries of confinement. With a local village falling under the control of an industrial-minded landowner named Llorenç, Nai’s quest becomes one of restoring balance by freeing fellow manairons and dismantling the machinery-driven chaos that has overtaken the once-peaceful settlement of Vilamont. The premise mixes humor, folklore, and environmental themes, giving the adventure a distinctive identity, even if the story itself remains fairly lightweight and largely serves as a framework for the platforming challenges ahead. Continue reading “Manairons review (PS5)”