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)”
LEGO Minecraft: The Creeper review
LEGO’s 2025 release, The Creeper, is a standout entry in the Minecraft line – one that blurs the boundary between toy and display piece. With a total of 665 bricks and a finished height of just over 21 cm, this set clearly targets fans who appreciate the blocky, pixelated aesthetic more than traditional play-set dynamics. Given that the video game remains hugely popular and the recent movie adaptation continues to draw attention, this Creeper lands at a clever intersection of gaming nostalgia and physical collectible culture, making for a great holiday gift idea at an affordable price point. Continue reading “LEGO Minecraft: The Creeper review”
Total Chaos review (PS5)
Once a cult horror project born from the modding scene, Total Chaos now emerges on PS5 as a standalone descent into rust, ruin, and psychological pressure. Trigger Happy Interactive and Apogee have rebuilt its nightmare for a wider audience, yet kept its uncompromising, abrasive spirit intact. From the moment you wash ashore on the forsaken island of Fort Oasis, Total Chaos pulls you under – not with cheap jump-scares or cinematic polish, but with a raw, oppressive dread that lingers. The world feels battered and decayed, as though time and rot have seeped into every wall, corridor, and corridor-bend, turning Fort Oasis into a breathing tomb. The sparse storytelling – with scraps of notes, echoes over the radio and unsettling environmental clues – rarely spells everything out. Instead, it trusts you to fill in the gaps, and that ambiguity often works in the game’s favour, making you question what’s real and what you’re imagining. Continue reading “Total Chaos review (PS5)”
Release roundup: Unfair Rampage: Knightfall, Spin Rhythm XD DLC & Diplomacy Is Not An Option
The past few weeks have seen a steady stream of releases and updates across consoles and PC. From the high-octane, precision-driven platforming of Unfair Rampage: Knightfall on Switch to the rhythmically intricate additions of the Spin Rhythm XD Indie Pack DLC on PS5, and the ambitious faction overhaul in Diplomacy Is Not an Option, players are presented with fresh challenges and carefully tuned experiences. Whether you’re chasing fast-paced reflex thrills, exploring new musical grooves, or refining your medieval-fantasy strategies, there’s a little something for nearly every kind of dedicated gamer in this latest crop. Continue reading “Release roundup: Unfair Rampage: Knightfall, Spin Rhythm XD DLC & Diplomacy Is Not An Option”
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