Indie roundup: Bomb Kitten, Square Brothers & Plague Hunters: Pestopolis

Today’s slate of indie releases on PlayStation 5 serves up a mix of compact puzzlers, inventive platformers, and atmospheric expansions that each carve out their own niche. From the bomb-laden labyrinths of Bomb Kitten to the shape-shifting heist challenges of Square Brothers, these games lean on clever mechanics and approachable design, offering bite-sized thrills for players seeking strategy and timing over spectacle. Meanwhile, Plague Hunters: Pestopolis expands a beloved roguelike universe with a darker, more tactical cityscape, proving that small-scale projects can still deliver depth and replayability. Across these releases, there’s a consistent thread: tight gameplay loops, modest yet effective presentation, and enough charm to engage both newcomers and genre enthusiasts alike. Continue reading “Indie roundup: Bomb Kitten, Square Brothers & Plague Hunters: Pestopolis”

Neon Inferno review (PS5)

Neon Inferno on PS5 ignites with a combustible blend of retro run-and-gun intensity and gallery-shooter depth. Set in a dystopian New York City in 2055, you play as Angelo Morano or Mariana Vitti – assassins for a crime syndicate known as The Family – navigating a war-torn metropolis where every bullet counts. Continue reading “Neon Inferno review (PS5)”

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 review (PS5)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on PS5 is an ambitious package that aims to deliver across multiple game modes – yet its reach sometimes exceeds its grasp. With a co-op campaign, a tension-filled extraction-style Endgame mode, fast-paced multiplayer, and a massive round-based Zombies map, the game tries to be everything … and the result is often uneven. Continue reading “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 review (PS5)”

Rue Valley review (PS5)

Emotion Spark Studio’s Rue Valley, published by Owlcat Games for PlayStation 5, is a brooding narrative RPG that places players in a 47-minute time loop within a small, enigmatic town. The game immediately immerses players in a sense of isolation and psychological tension, blending emotional storytelling with systems-driven gameplay. The loop structure gives the world a cyclical rhythm, where each repetition reinforces both the mystery of Rue Valley and the inner conflicts of its protagonist, Eugene Harrow. Continue reading “Rue Valley review (PS5)”

The Berlin Apartment review (PS5)

The Berlin Apartment is an exercise in quiet reflection. On PS5, it places you in a small but emotionally rich space: an aging Berlin apartment being renovated by Malik, with his daughter Dilara by his side. As you explore, you pick up objects that serve not just as decoration, but as relics – each triggering stories of the apartment’s past inhabitants. These moments transform the game from simple walking and looking into a deeply human experience. Continue reading “The Berlin Apartment review (PS5)”