Myrkur Games’ Echoes of the End, published by Deep Silver, is the kind of project that feels almost rare these days: a mid-sized, story-driven fantasy adventure that sits comfortably between the blockbuster scale of AAA releases and the stripped-down minimalism of indies. It’s a focused, linear action-adventure with an emphasis on cinematic storytelling, puzzle-solving, and tightly choreographed combat – and while not everything lands perfectly, it delivers a distinctive and memorable journey. Continue reading “Echoes of the End review”
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Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution review (PS5)
WayForward’s Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution is a rare case of a game that feels both like a throwback and a fresh release at the same time. Originally conceived for the Game Boy Advance two decades ago and only now completed and brought to modern platforms, it’s a fascinating mix of retro sensibilities and contemporary polish. On PlayStation 5, the game arrives with smooth performance and faithful pixel art presentation, but its roots in handheld-era design are always evident – both for better and worse. Continue reading “Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution review (PS5)”
Relicbound review (PC)
Relicbound marks an ambitious step for Pakistani developer BT Studios, bringing a third-person shooter that mixes cinematic action with pulpy adventure tropes. Played on PC, it follows archaeologist Jackson on a journey that pits him against the shadowy Eclipse organization in a race for a relic said to control time. It’s a familiar Indy-like setup, drawing clear inspiration from series like Uncharted and Tomb Raider as well, but Relicbound sets itself apart with its emphasis on environmental storytelling and a willingness to experiment with time-based mechanics later in the campaign. Continue reading “Relicbound review (PC)”
Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War – Definitive Edition review (PC)
Dawn of War – Definitive Edition is less a bold reinvention and more a respectful clean-up of a stone-cold RTS great, gathering the base game and its three expansions under one roof and letting the core design sing on modern PCs. It doesn’t chase novelty so much as it restores pace, readability, and a proper battlefield view, and when the bolters start up you’re reminded how few games make squad skirmishes feel this punchy. Continue reading “Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War – Definitive Edition review (PC)”
9th Dawn Remake review (PS5)
More than a decade after the original 9th Dawn debuted on mobile, Valorware returns with 9th Dawn Remake, a top-down RPG that brings the classic experience into a more modern context an onto new platforms. It’s been a long road since the series’ humble beginnings, and with the remake promising new visuals, updated gameplay systems, and a world of dungeons to conquer, there was good reason to be intrigued – especially considering the original’s cult status. The PlayStation 5 version features local and online co-op, minigames, and a retooled narrative. But does it live up to the status of the mobile game? Continue reading “9th Dawn Remake review (PS5)”
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