Pigeon Simulator sits squarely in the realm of mischievous, low-stakes mayhem: you are a government pigeon tasked with containing supernatural oddities across a stylised New Squawk City. The premise sells itself on absurdity and the game obliges by leaning fully into the bird-agent conceit with goofy tools, target quotas, and a brisk mission template that give it an identity that’s immediately clear and consistently playful. The narrative framing is intentionally thin; it exists to justify the antics rather than to support a dramatic arc, which keeps the tone light but leaves players seeking any kind of proper storytelling wanting more. Continue reading “Pigeon Simulator review (Xbox)”
VR roundup: Golf 5, Elements Divided & Balloon Duel: The Keepy-Uppy Game
From elemental showdowns to mindful swings and even playful balloon battles, this latest trio of VR titles highlights just how varied the medium has become on the Meta Quest platform. Golf 5: Playoff Edition refines the art of virtual golf with tournament structure and true-to-life swing fidelity, while Elements Divided channels the spirit of a physical fantasy spectacle, turning elemental combat into a tactile dance of power and motion. On the lighter end of the spectrum, Balloon Duel: The Keepy-Uppy Game captures pure, mixed-reality whimsy by transforming everyday spaces into cheerful playgrounds of reflex and rhythm. Together they offer a snapshot of VR’s expanding identity – one that can challenge precision, creativity, and simple joy all in the same breath. Continue reading “VR roundup: Golf 5, Elements Divided & Balloon Duel: The Keepy-Uppy Game”
Where Winds Meet review (PS5)
Developed by Everstone Studio and published by NetEase Games, Where Winds Meet on PlayStation 5 offers a sweeping open-world action-RPG rooted in Wuxia tradition. Having first encountered the game at Gamescom two years ago – where its graceful traversal and eastern-flavoured setting immediately stood out – we approached the final PS5 version with high hopes and found much of those early impressions borne out. Continue reading “Where Winds Meet review (PS5)”
High School Dirty Secrets review (PS5)
When a game sets out to combine anime aesthetics with psychological horror, the results can often lean too far into either fan service or fright. High School Dirty Secrets, developed by Mitsuki Game Studio and published by JanduSoft, manages to walk that fine line with a surprising amount of poise. Set within the eerie confines of a Japanese school at night, it places players in the shoes of Kasuga, a student who wakes up to find herself trapped in familiar yet unsettling surroundings. What begins as a simple search for an exit slowly unravels into a supernatural mystery about memory, guilt, and the dangers lurking behind the school’s polished exterior. Continue reading “High School Dirty Secrets review (PS5)”
Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack review (PS5)
From its opening moments, this trilogy-bundle presents itself as a sweeping saga of growth and discovery. The protagonist, Reisalin “Ryza” Stout, begins her journey on her home island, curious about the possibilities of alchemy and adventure. Over the course of the three games she evolves from a countryside dreamer into a confident alchemist, and the narrative arc feels both grounded and ambitious. While the first instalment retains a cozy tone that emphasizes exploration and self-discovery, the later chapters expand the scale of her world and stakes. One critique of this new release, which comes with new content, lies in how parts of the newly added episodes feel supplementary rather than fully woven into the main story – they enrich the context but don’t always carry the emotional weight of the core plot. Continue reading “Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack review (PS5)”
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