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When Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile on PlayStation 5 reimagines the famous mystery, it does more than just retell a well-known story – it shifts eras (to the 1970s), adds a parallel investigative thread via a new character, and leans into puzzles and deduction to anchor the suspense. Developed by Microids Studio Lyon, it’s not just Poirot again – it’s also Jane Royce, whose own detective work adds breadth to the narrative. This dual-protagonist setup gives the game some fresh angles and helps it avoid being overly predictable for those familiar with the source material and/or previous games. Continue reading “Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile review (PS5)”

Anime has been a constant source of inspiration for games over the years, but Wander Stars takes that connection one step further. Developed by Paper Castle Games and published by Fellow Traveller, it leans into its roots with a structure that feels more like a Saturday morning series than a traditional RPG. Each of its ten “episodes” is packed with action, humor, melodrama, and the occasional heartfelt twist, all framed around an inventive combat system that turns words into weapons. The result is a game that wears its inspirations proudly while finding its own playful voice. Continue reading “Wander Stars review (PS5)”

Roguelikes aren’t exactly in short supply these days, but Folly of the Wizards sets itself apart by not taking itself too seriously. Developed by UpFox Labs and published by Numskull Games, it’s a 2D dungeon crawler where spell-slinging meets slapstick comedy. You play as one of four eccentric wizard apprentices, stumbling through procedurally generated dungeons in a world where magic is as unreliable as the people casting it. It’s an oddball mix of chaotic combat, quirky storytelling, and trial-and-error adventuring that can be both frustrating and entertaining in equal measure. Continue reading “Folly of the Wizards review (PS5)”

Silent Hill F arrives on PlayStation 5 carrying the heavy weight of expectations. As the first fully new entry in the franchise in over a decade, developed by NeoBards Entertainment and published by Konami, it steps into uncharted territory both thematically and geographically. Set in 1960s Japan, the game shifts the series’ familiar foggy American backdrops to the eerie rural town of Ebisugaoka, creating a blend of Silent Hill’s psychological dread with Japanese folklore and cultural unease. It’s a bold move that signals both a continuation of tradition and a fresh start. Continue reading “Silent Hill f review (PS5)”

Gloomy Eyes makes its way onto PlayStation 5 after first debuting under the same name as a VR experience, and the transition to a traditional format is an interesting one. Developed by ARTE France and Untold Tales, the game presents itself as a macabre yet heartwarming fairy tale about a zombie boy named Gloomy and a human girl, Nena, who dare to defy the rules of their divided world. Much like our earlier review of the VR version of Gloomy Eyes, this new edition leans heavily on its enchanting atmosphere and narration to deliver a story that feels equal parts spooky and sweet, though the shift from immersive VR to a flat-screen presentation naturally changes how the experience lands. Continue reading “Gloomy Eyes review (PS5)”