Sonic and racing go hand in hand, but Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds feels like SEGA’s boldest attempt yet to give the franchise its own karting identity. Released on PlayStation 5 and developed by Sonic Team, the game pushes the series into a more experimental direction with its CrossWorlds mechanic, letting players warp mid-race into alternate dimensions that change the flow of each track. It’s a concept that gives the races a chaotic and unpredictable edge, setting it apart from the more established but safer offerings from rivals like Mario Kart. Continue reading “Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds review (PS5)”
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Heroes of Mount Dragon review (PS5)
There’s a certain charm in seeing a small studio swing for the fences, and Heroes of Mount Dragon is one of those ambitious throws. Developed by RuniQ and published by indie.io, the game promises dragon-infused heroes, wild curses, and co-op chaos. On PS5, it mostly succeeds at delivering a colorful, action-packed beat ’em up, though some rough edges and content limitations hold it back from soaring. Continue reading “Heroes of Mount Dragon review (PS5)”
DLC roundup: Rain World, Wartales & Prison Boss Prohibition
Downloadable content can take many forms – from atmospheric expansions that deepen a game’s world to mechanical add-ons that shift how you play. Recent releases show just how varied DLC can be: Rain World: The Watcher doubles down on its cryptic survival challenge with new threats and shifting landscapes on PlayStation 5, Wartales: Contract – The Fief moves its mercenary strategy into full-blown governance on PC, and Prison Boss Prohibition: Stitchin’ Rich spices up its VR crafting sim with playful contraband additions on Quest. Together, they highlight how expansions can either reinforce a game’s identity or take it in an entirely new direction, offering something fresh for returning players. Continue reading “DLC roundup: Rain World, Wartales & Prison Boss Prohibition”
Digimon Story Time Stranger review (PS5)
With Digimon Story Time Stranger, Media.Vision and Bandai Namco return to the RPG space with another attempt to establish Digimon as a strong alternative in the monster-taming genre. On PlayStation 5, the game immediately makes a striking impression with its premise: a story that plays with time travel, parallel worlds, and the collapse of both human and Digital realms. It sets itself apart from its rivals by leaning heavily into narrative twists and character drama, with themes of fate and connection woven throughout. While some story beats risk becoming overly complex, the ambitious writing helps give this entry a distinctive identity. Continue reading “Digimon Story Time Stranger review (PS5)”
Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny review
There’s something inherently hilarious about watching SpongeBob SquarePants wielding a giant hammer like a barbarian, or Angelica from Rugrats suddenly showing up as a full-on boss fight. Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny doesn’t just know this – it thrives on it. Developed by Petit Fabrik and Fair Play Labs, this crossover action-RPG throws a bunch of Nickelodeon icons into a fantasy blender and hits the “mash” button. The result is colorful, silly, and often fun… though it’s also a bit uneven once the nostalgia wears off. Continue reading “Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny review”
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