Project Motor Racing review (PS5)

From the moment you drop into the cockpit in Project Motor Racing, it’s clear Straight4 Studios aimed for ambition: 70 licensed cars spanning several eras, multiple classes from Mazda MX-5 to modern LMDh hypercars, and a variety of famous circuits and weather, day/night cycles, and dynamic track conditions that promise serious sim-racing immersion. And in the right circumstances, the game delivers glimpses of that promise – a sense that this could become a truly substantial racing sim. But as it stands at launch on PS5, that potential frequently slips through your fingers. Continue reading “Project Motor Racing review (PS5)”

Port roundup: Remnants of the Rift, Red Pippy, Hannah & Save Room – The Merchant

This month, a surprisingly eclectic mix of indie titles has made the jump to PlayStation 5, offering everything from surreal tactics and retro precision-platforming to atmospheric horror and inventory puzzling. It’s a reminder of how diverse the smaller end of the market can be: Remnants of the Rift brings stylised dimension-hopping strategy to the console, Red Pippy channels classic 2D platforming charm, Hannah leans into dreamlike terror and symbolic storytelling, and Save Room – The Merchant expands on its tidy puzzle roots with a new merchant-driven twist. Continue reading “Port roundup: Remnants of the Rift, Red Pippy, Hannah & Save Room – The Merchant”

Kill It With Fire! 2 review (PS5)

From its opening moments, Kill It With Fire 2 makes no attempt to disguise what it is: a gleefully exaggerated spree of spider extermination that hops across dimensions with the subtlety of a rocket launcher. tinyBuild and Casey Donnellan Games return to the premise that made the original a cult curiosity, but expand its scope into a PlayStation 5 outing that channels slapstick destruction through haunted manors, cyberspace realms and even full-scale kaiju showdowns. It’s an instantly readable setup, and they lean into it with enough confidence that the absurdity becomes part of the charm rather than a distraction. Continue reading “Kill It With Fire! 2 review (PS5)”

Hitman Absolution review (Switch)

The Nintendo Switch revival of Hitman: Absolution casts Agent 47 back into the shadows with a renewed sense of purpose, offering a blend of calculated stealth and cinematic storytelling that remains distinct within the franchise. Now portable, the game positions the legendary assassin in a narrative-driven journey, where betrayal and moral complexity drive the tension across 20 intricately designed missions. The story shifts focus from the cold, methodical killer of earlier entries to a more humanized 47, tasked with protecting a young girl while navigating the treacherous reach of the Agency, creating a surprisingly personal stake for a series built on contracts and discretion. Continue reading “Hitman Absolution review (Switch)”

Outlaws + Handful of Missions Remaster review (PS5)

Wannabe cowboys can saddle up once more with Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster, a revival of the 1997 LucasArts western shooter brought to PS5 by Nightdive Studios and Atari. The remaster walks a fine line between preserving the original’s retro identity and applying a careful coat of modern polish. It is, as Nightdive intends, a faithful remaster rather than a full remake: textures, character models, and cutscenes have been refreshed for clarity and fidelity, but the underlying design, pacing, and structure remain very much rooted in the late 90s. Continue reading “Outlaws + Handful of Missions Remaster review (PS5)”