Wheel World review (PS5)

From the moment Kat’s bike rolls out onto the sunlit roads of Wheel World, the game sets a relaxed yet confident tone. Messhof’s latest blends the precision of a racing title with the spirit of an adventure, inviting players to explore a land where cycling is both culture and destiny. The premise – a young rider seeking to recover stolen parts of a legendary bike to prevent a cosmic collapse – provides a loose narrative frame rather than a tightly plotted story, keeping focus on discovery and the pleasure of movement. Continue reading “Wheel World review (PS5)”

DLC roundup: Pinball FX, Ion Fury & Firefighting Simulator: Ignite

Three very different expansions just arrived, each tapping into a different flavor of nostalgia and genre appeal. Zen Studios rekindles two iconic Elvira tables for Pinball FX, bringing a perfect dose of Halloween humor and mechanical precision to both console and VR audiences. Ion Fury: Aftershock goes the opposite route, doubling down on high-octane, retro-inspired gunplay in an unapologetically loud and chaotic return to Neo D.C. And rounding things out, Firefighting Simulator: Ignite – Summer Camp trades explosions for embers, delivering a quieter but atmospheric trip into the woods that captures the spirit of its setting even as its brief runtime limits its spark. Continue reading “DLC roundup: Pinball FX, Ion Fury & Firefighting Simulator: Ignite”

The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes review (PS5)

From the moment you launch the game, The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes presents itself as unabashedly festive fun – a story-book start to the holidays, repurposed into a platform-puzzle adventure for families. You’re cast as a “Scout Elf in training” tasked with restoring Christmas Spirit at the North Pole, helping Santa prepare the sleigh, gifts, and all the niceties Santa’s nice list demands. Much of the charm lies in that premise: the setting in snow-dusted workshop halls, twinkling ornaments, and the cozy mythos of the Elf on the Shelf tradition make for a warm backdrop. Indeed, our recent developer interview noted the team’s intent to “step inside” the world of the Scout Elf and let players feel they’re part of the holiday machine. Continue reading “The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes review (PS5)”

Becastled review (PS5)

From the very first settlement you place to the dusk-horn that signals the oncoming assault, Becastled weaves a familiar yet satisfying loop. As lord of the Sun Kingdom you grow your little rocky outcrop into a bustling medieval keep by day, then brace for the nightly siege when the Moon Beasts come calling – a setup that neatly blends city-building calm with tactical urgency. The day-night rhythm is its greatest strength: building farms and sawmills, training soldiers, raising walls, then hearing that dusk horn sound and preparing for battle gives the experience a clear pulse that never feels forced. Continue reading “Becastled review (PS5)”

Deathless. The Hero Quest review (PS5)

Deathless: The Hero Quest brings a distinct mythological flavor to the deck-building roguelike formula. Set in the Slavic-inspired realm of Belosvet, it follows four heroes – Varvara the Fair, Vasilisa the Wise, Dobrynya Nikitich, and Alyosha – each with unique cards, relics, and abilities. The combination of folklore and fantasy makes for a refreshing twist on a familiar genre, while the brand new PS5 edition provides smooth performance and responsive controls suited for turn-based strategy. Continue reading “Deathless. The Hero Quest review (PS5)”