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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 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)”

Building on the foundations of Lost Eidolons, Ocean Drive Studio’s Veil of the Witch reshapes that world into a roguelite with turn-based strategy at its core. Published by Kakao Games, this spin-off brings a more condensed, replay-driven take on the tactical RPG formula while retaining the studio’s focus on squad-based combat and character relationships. It’s a daring evolution that trades scale for depth, and despite a few rough edges, it’s one of the more rewarding grid-based RPGs to appear on PlayStation this year. Continue reading “Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch review (PS5)”

Seven years after its original debut on the Nintendo Switch, Castle of Heart returns as Castle of Heart: Retold – and this time, it finally feels like the game it always wanted to be. Developed once again by 7Levels and published on PlayStation 5, this remade version refines almost every aspect of the original experience, from combat flow to visual presentation, while still staying true to its classic 2.5D roots. Continue reading “Castle of Heart: Retold review (PS5)”

On PlayStation 5, LEGO Party! captures the playful chaos of the brick-building universe and translates it into an energetic, family-friendly party experience that feels both familiar and fresh. Developed by SMG Studio – known for their creative multiplayer hits like Moving Out – this colorful collection of over 60 minigames takes cues from Mario Party but injects it with the unmistakable LEGO charm. It’s a game built for laughter and light-hearted competition, even if not every brick snaps perfectly into place. Continue reading “LEGO Party! review”