Category: Reviews

From the creators of KIDS and Plug & Play, Time Flies takes a simple premise – living the brief life of a housefly – and turns it into a poignant, often darkly funny meditation on mortality. Developed by Playables and published by Panic, this minimalist game is both charmingly playful and surprisingly contemplative. Its message might be heavy, but its delivery is so light and inventive that it makes for an experience that lingers long after your short-lived fly meets its inevitable end. Continue reading “Time Flies review (PS5)”

CyberConnect2 returns with Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, a follow-up that builds upon the solid groundwork of the original while introducing new content tied to the anime’s later arcs. Once again, the story follows Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps, but this time it dives into the Entertainment District, Swordsmith Village, and Hashira Training arcs, offering fans a chance to relive the series’ most intense confrontations. While it doesn’t revolutionize the formula, the game does manage to feel both bigger and more refined in specific areas. Continue reading “Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 review (PS5)”

Achilles: Survivor arrives as a nimble fusion of top-down bullet heaven and strategic base-building, set in a vividly reimagined ancient Greece. Dark Point Games channels mythology and roguelite tension into a well-oiled loop of combat, construction, and progression – especially satisfying if you appreciate running toward the mythic while building defenses under fire. Continue reading “Achilles: Survivor review (PS5)”

9 Years of Shadows brings Europa’s quest inside the hulking mechanical fortress of Talos to PlayStation 5, offering a thoughtful Metroidvania blend of elemental combat and musical healing. What distinguishes it most isn’t just the halberd-studded exploration or charming companion Apino, but the way soundtracks – literally threaded into gameplay – amplify emotion and purpose. Continue reading “9 Years of Shadows review (PS5)”

Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game brings the elusive serenity of Hobbit life to current systems including the PlayStation 5, offering players the chance to wander, garden, and cook amid the rolling green hills of Bywater. Developed by Wētā Workshop and published by Private Division, it trades the epic quests of Peter Jackson’s take on Middle-earth for quiet magic. But that deliberate slowness – while also its greatest charm – can also be its biggest hurdle. Continue reading “Tales of the Shire – A The Lord of The Rings Game review (PS5)”