Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open review (PS5)

Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open is an atmosphere-rich and emotional journey that taps into Malaysian culture, tradition, and folklore, creating an experience that is haunting and heartfelt at the same time. Developed by Cellar Vault Games and published by Chorus Worldwide Games, this next installment in the Paper Ghost Stories series builds on the foundation of its predecessor, 7PM, while expanding on the narrative and gameplay in significant ways. In Third Eye Open, players take on the role of Ting, a young girl who has the ability to see spirits, which makes her feel different from her peers and family. Her gift (or is it a curse?) sets the stage for a five-year journey that blurs the lines between the real world and the supernatural. Continue reading “Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open review (PS5)”

Elsie review (PS5)

Elsie, developed by Knight Shift Games and published by Playtonic Friends, is a roguelike action-platformer set in the chaotic world of Ekis. In this futuristic setting, you play as Elsie, a powerful android created to battle rogue robots and save the planet. The game’s story sets the stage for an action-packed adventure: after the disappearance of the Guardians, android protectors of the planet, a mysterious threat emerges, forcing Elsie to embark on a mission to restore order. The narrative is simple, but it provides a fitting backdrop for the game’s core focus – its fast-paced, “bullet hell” combat and procedurally generated levels. Continue reading “Elsie review (PS5)”

MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics review (PS5)

The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics brings together some of the most iconic fighting games from the arcade era, offering a mix of nostalgia and well-executed gameplay. Featuring seven standout titles, including X-Men vs. Street Fighter and the former benchmark that is Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes, the collection strikes a strong chord for long-time fans of the series while making it accessible to newer players. We checked it out on a PlayStation 5. Continue reading “MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics review (PS5)”

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions review (PS5)

It was a surprise announcement when we first heard about it, but Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions aims to deliver the ultimate Quidditch experience for fans of the Wizarding World, years after we got a first taste during the release frame of the films. Developed by Unbroken Studios and published by Warner Bros Games, this new title brings the fictional sport to life on all major systems including the PlayStation 5. While its core gameplay and customization options are commendable, some aspects of the game could use more polish. Continue reading “Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions review (PS5)”

Developer interview: Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves

During Gamescom, one of our highlights was the ability to meet with SNK – longtime pioneers of the fighting game genre and the publisher of legendary titles like Samurai Shodown, Fatal Fury and King of Fighters. They’re currently working on Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, which comes out on April 24, 2025. Eight months before that release, we had an extended gameplay session for the game, as well as a sitdown with Chief Producer Yasuyuki Oda, Producer Joshua Weatherford and Producer Jonathan Campanato. Here’s what we learned. Continue reading “Developer interview: Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves”