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Now out on Xbox, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown marks an unexpected and refreshingly experimental turn for the iconic franchise, taking the form of a turn-based tactical brawler rather than the arcade beat-em-up most players would expect. Developed by Strange Scaffold, the game leans heavily into its narrative, picking up after the deaths of Splinter and Shredder and exploring a more fractured dynamic between the Turtles. Each of the four campaigns focuses on one Turtle, giving their personalities and individual struggles room to shine while tying into a larger threat from a new leader of the Foot Clan. The story’s more serious undertones won’t be for everyone, but they add surprising weight to a property often known for lighthearted banter. Continue reading “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown review (Xbox)”

In today’s roundup of recent VR releases, we’re reviewing Cave Crave, Hide the Corpse and Squishies – Roll them Home! – all of which are available for PlayStation as well as Meta Quest. Continue reading “VR roundup: Cave Crave, Hide the Corpse & Squishies – Roll them Home!”

The Smurfs – Flower Defense marks a refreshing and surprisingly clever turn for the beloved blue franchise, reimagining its whimsical universe through the lens of virtual and mixed reality on Meta Quest. Published by Microids, this tower defense title might sound like an odd pairing at first, but it ends up delivering a competent and family-friendly VR experience that mixes tactile action with light strategy – even if its simplicity won’t satisfy all tower defense veterans. Continue reading “The Smurfs – Flower Defense review (Quest)”

Fomography, developed by Brendan Keesing and published by DANGEN Entertainment, is a poignant photography adventure that invites players to explore the fading memories of an aging man through the lens of his younger self. Set against the backdrop of Australian-inspired environments, the game offers a reflective journey that intertwines personal storytelling with engaging gameplay mechanics. We tested it on a PlayStation 5. Continue reading “Fomography review (PS5)”

Universe for Sale, Ninja 1987 and Xuan Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament were all released on Steam before, but have now received PlayStation 5 ports – here’s a closer look at all three. Continue reading “Port roundup: Universe for Sale, Ninja 1987 & Xuan Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament”