Satisfactory – developed and published by Coffee Stain Studios (via Coffee Stain Publishing) – leaps from PC sandbox success onto the PlayStation 5, bringing its ambitious factory-building world into living rooms and onto the DualSense. In this console version, the core loop remains unchanged: you’re dropped onto an alien planet, tasked with building factories, automating infrastructure, and exploring as your production empire expands. Yet the translation into a console environment introduces both welcome refinements and subtle compromises. Continue reading “Satisfactory review (PS5)”
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Of Lies and Rain review (PSVR2)
From the moment players are thrust into the shattered surface of a war-torn Earth, the PS VR2 version of Of Lies and Rain sets a tone of bleak grandeur. Castello Inc has designed the game as a VR-exclusive first-person shooter driven by narrative, and in many ways that ambition is clearly evident. The story places you, a memory-wiped survivor, against the rogue AI A.D.E. after two decades of conflict and hiding beneath the planet’s crust. The intertwining of real-world ruins and a digitised “Data World” gives the narrative a layered feel, embracing both post-apocalyptic grit and abstract sci-fi reach. That atmosphere remains strong, though some narrative beats feel familiar rather than groundbreaking. Continue reading “Of Lies and Rain review (PSVR2)”
DLC roundup: Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, Undisputed & Formula Legends
Downloadable content has become an essential way for developers to expand and refine their games long after release, whether through fresh storylines, new arenas, or mechanical twists that keep familiar worlds feeling alive. This latest wave of DLC releases continues that trend, offering everything from substantial expansions that reimagine gameplay flow to smaller content drops aimed at deepening the experience for dedicated fans. From new content for Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders to a bundle of DLC for Undisputed and new cars for Formula Legends, each of these new additions shows how post-launch support can redefine a title’s lifespan – and offer players another reason to dive back in. Continue reading “DLC roundup: Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, Undisputed & Formula Legends”
NBA Bounce review/interview (PS5)
Unfinished Pixel SL’s NBA Bounce, published by Outright Games, approaches basketball from a lighter and more accessible angle than most sports titles. Built around official NBA teams, mascots and arenas, it replaces technical realism with a vibrant arcade presentation that prioritizes instant fun over simulation. Every match unfolds at a brisk pace across team-themed courts, capturing a lively atmosphere that’s easy to jump into without studying playbooks or advanced mechanics. If a family-oriented version of NBA Jam was made, it would look a lot like this. Continue reading “NBA Bounce review/interview (PS5)”
Once Upon a KATAMARI review (PS5)
The moment the Prince of the Cosmos rolls out in Once Upon a KATAMARI, players are swept into the kind of absurd misadventures that gave the Katamari franchise its cult status. The narrative premise – where the ever-flamboyant King of All Cosmos accidentally wipes out the Earth, Moon and stars, and the Prince must travel through eras to rebuild the sky – is delivered in the familiar tongue-in-cheek, surreal tone the series thrives on. The journey through prehistoric landscapes, ancient Japan, and other whimsical periods gives the game a playful energy. There’s little dramatic weight behind the story, yet its eccentricity remains essential to the series’ identity and returns in full force here. Continue reading “Once Upon a KATAMARI review (PS5)”
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