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Fresh Tracks, developed and published by Buffalo Buffalo, is a roguelike rhythm/action title that takes the thrill of precision combat and places it against the backdrop of a harsh but strikingly beautiful mountain range. On PlayStation 5, it immediately impresses with its unique premise – blending traversal-based decision making with intense battles that demand careful timing and sharp reflexes. The roguelike structure ensures that each run feels different, with trails branching across the slopes, forcing you to weigh the risks and rewards of every path you carve through the environment. Continue reading “Fresh Tracks review (PS5)”

Cronos: The New Dawn is Bloober Team’s latest dive into survival horror, and on PlayStation 5 it feels like a game built around both its striking atmosphere and its demanding mechanics. At its core, this is a story about survival across two timelines, shifting between a devastated, retro-futurist wasteland and 1980s Poland on the brink of catastrophe. That duality gives the game a distinctive personality, marrying Eastern European brutalism with a dystopian sci-fi aesthetic that feels both oppressive and captivating. It’s a setting that immediately sets the tone for a game that wants to challenge you as much narratively as mechanically. Continue reading “Cronos: The New Dawn review (PS5)”

Ubisoft has handed The Rogue Prince of Persia to Evil Empire, the studio behind Dead Cells, and on PlayStation 5 the result (after an Early Access period on PC) is a bold reimagining of the classic series. Instead of a straightforward action-adventure, this entry embraces roguelite design, pushing players to test their skill in fast, looping runs that blend acrobatic traversal with fluid combat. At its heart lies the idea of failure as progress – death resets your run but also teaches you new routes, introduces fresh gear, and steadily builds mastery over the Prince’s lethal agility. It’s an approach that won’t appeal to everyone, but it gives the game a distinct identity within Ubisoft’s long-running franchise. Continue reading “The Rogue Prince of Persia review (PS5)”

Twirlbound’s The Knightling, published by Saber Interactive, takes a classic fantasy setup and twists it into something both playful and surprisingly heartfelt. Instead of controlling the seasoned warrior Sir Lionstone, you step into the boots of his loyal squire – a “knightling” left behind with little more than determination and an oversized shield. The setup works well as both a narrative hook and a gameplay conceit: you’re small and unproven, yet the world expects you to step up when your master goes missing. It’s a premise that injects a welcome underdog quality into the story. Continue reading “The Knightling review”