Friday, February 27

Author: Alex Crooks

My favourite kind of games are the ones that make you cry... and by cry I mean throw your controller at a wall because I definitely dodged that attack but I'm still somehow dead. Or cry because that jumpscare was just uncalled for and now I need to recover before I can make my way down another scary, dark corridor. I'm as old as the first Tomb Raider and feel like I've been playing games ever since. I'm a Playstation girlie that dabbles in Switch and PC games. Don't ask me about Bloodborne unless you're ready to listen to me ramble on for hours.
Fantech Maxfit Air 83 Keyboard Review
20Jan By Alex Crooks3 Comments
Hardware & Tech

Fantech Maxfit Air 83 Keyboard Review

Choosing the perfect keyboard can be one of the most difficult things to do when buying for your set up. With budget friendly options, different switches and layouts, it can get very overwhelming. Well, we got our hands on the Fantech Super Maxfit Air 83 and took it for a test drive to see whether this is worth adding to your list of keyboards you might want to invest in. Available from the Fantech website it will set you back £51. Retro designs with modern aesthetics Design The Maxfit Air 83 has an ultra thin design with a classic grey finish and a few pops of colour on the arrow keys. Mine arrived with brown low profile switches that had a nice enough clicky sound for me. There are three different angles you can use, the basic flat angle and then two different height legs you can ut...
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Café Paris – PC Review
15Jan By Alex CrooksNo Comments
PC Reviews

Café Paris – PC Review

Have you ever dreamed of running away and settling down in Paris where you open your own coffee shop and get to know the locals? If yes then good news! Café Paris is the latest release from Virtual Sky Interactive that you need to add to your Steam library. If no, then you need to get with the times and realise the dream. Order up... coffee and a view! So, is the hustle and bustle of Café Paris worth it? I've spent a few hours digging around in this game and can give you a run down. Gameplay Café Paris is an endless simulator game that allows you to serve drinks, build relationships with your customers and of course, enjoy Paris! A simple premise that has simple execution. Unlike some café simulator games, the creation of drinks in Café Paris is done at the press of a button. To se...
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The Cabin Factory – PC Review
17Dec By Alex Crooks1 Comment
PC Reviews

The Cabin Factory – PC Review

The Cabin Factory is a short-run horror game from International Cat Studio in which you play as a woman inspecting cabins for ghosts. Similar to games like PT, I would class it as a spooky walking simulator game full of spooks and scares. I (somehow) managed to correctly process 8 cabins and get through to the end of the game and I'm here to press the button on whether it's worth adding to your  Steam library even at the low introductory cost of £2.24! Don't book any of these cabins for your next holiday! Gameplay The job is simple. Start your day, inspect cabins and ensure they're not haunted. After a legal dispute, it's now necessary to make sure there are no anomalies hiding behind the curtains of the cabins that are being sold. If you think there's nothing wrong, press the green b...
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Currently Playing: Forbidden Siren
9Dec By Alex CrooksNo Comments
Features

Currently Playing: Forbidden Siren

I've been on a real horror kick recently, from books to films and especially games. When I (finally) realised that Forbidden Siren was available from the Playstation Plus catalogue and I've been slowly making my way through the game ever since. The game came out in 2003 so I feel like I don't need to put a spoiler warning... but I'm going to just in case! How difficult can a game from 2003 really be? Apparently, really really hard! I very very vaguely remembered playing Forbidden Siren a long time ago when it was at its height of release. Back then it was too scary for me and I hadn't turned into a horror fan so getting the chance to revisit was super exciting. I couldn't really remember anything about this game aside from its super odd graphics where the faces kind of morph between what...
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Among Ashes – PS5 Review
9Dec By Alex CrooksNo Comments
PlayStation Reviews

Among Ashes – PS5 Review

In a world of horror big hitters like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, it can be hard to come up with something that reinvents the genre in a way that is successful and even more terrifying than the bigger players in the game. Rat Cliff Games decided that it was time to take the reins with their new first-person horror Among Ashes. When I saw the first trailer for Among Ashes, I initially skipped it. Not because it didn't interest me but because I knew a demo wouldn't be enough. The trailer alone had me instantly hooked and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. Safe to say this game did not disappoint and is easily one of the best games I've played in 2024. You can grab Among Ashes on Steam and PlayStation now! Just keep playing? Easier said than done! Gameplay Uncover the true horr...
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Aquatic Store Simulator – PC Review
26Nov By Alex CrooksNo Comments
PC Reviews

Aquatic Store Simulator – PC Review

Step into the vibrant world of sealife in Aquatic Store Simulator from Freemind. Making moves away from your standard shopping simulator, you can now start your own aquatic store. Choose what sort of plant life, decorations and fish you can sell to your customers as well as make the space your own in true shopping sim fashion. You can check out Aquatic Store Simulator on Steam - it's currently available for £7.49 (at time of writing) Out of all the fish in the tank, I chose you Gameplay Your first day in your brand-new aquatic store starts with a mess. To introduce you to the basic controls, Aquatic Store Simulator helps you tidy up your shop space. The controls, whilst pretty similar to other simulation games, felt a little awkward at times mainly because you had to hold down the ...
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Women-Led Games and Latin American Games Showcase Announce TGA Showcases
18Nov By Alex CrooksNo Comments
News & Updates

Women-Led Games and Latin American Games Showcase Announce TGA Showcases

Women-Led Games and the Latin American Games Showcase are excited to announce two showcases at The Game Awards this December, both dedicated to celebrating diversity and representation in gaming. Sponsored by Nani Talent, the Women-Led Games Showcase will present 25 games led by women in the gaming industry. The Latin American Games Showcase (LAGS), presented by Annapurna, Raw Fury, and ID@Xbox, and sponsored by Fellow Traveler, PANIC, Popagenda and Tlön, is set to celebrate and elevate the talent and innovation from Latin American developers. Each showcase will include exclusive announcements, gameplay reveals, and a spotlight on diverse, creative voices from around the world. Where can you watch the two showcases? Latin American Games Showcase at The Game Awards When: Tuesday, ...
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Temtem: Swarm Launched in Early Access
17Nov By Alex CrooksNo Comments
News & Updates

Temtem: Swarm Launched in Early Access

The long-awaited moment has arrived! Temtem: Swarm is now available in Early Access on Steam for PC and Steam Deck. The exciting spin-off of the popular Temtem creature-collecting game offers a fast-paced, cooperative bullet-heaven experience that will test your skills and reflexes. Team up with friends to face relentless swarms of enemies, evolve into powerful Temtem, and conquer challenging boss battles. Survive on your own or with friends! The Temtem: Swarm early access will be both single and multiplayer with seven playable Temtems. Each of them have their own unique skills that you can master over five different maps and areas. There's 77 total techniques, 37 gears as well as 10 mini-bosses and 5 final bosses which each have their own unique move set. Since its initial announcement, ...
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Aloft Launches into Early Access in January
17Nov By Alex CrooksNo Comments
News & Updates

Aloft Launches into Early Access in January

Publisher Funcom and developer Astrolabe Interactive Inc. are proud to announce that Aloft, will embark into Early Access on January 15, 2025. As one of the most played demos in Steam’s Next Fest in June, and with over 300,000 wishlists, Aloft is poised to soar. Transform any floating island into your personal skyship in the upcoming co-op survival game Aloft's solid foundation is a huge and wind-shaped world in which you can transform any floating island you want into your personal skyship, outfitting it with everything it needs to harness the winds. Reaching new heights and new islands You can enjoy the zen of building and crafting and the satisfaction of cleansing corruption. Alternatively, you can also experience the thrill of exploring serene and stormy skies whilst uncoveri...
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Resident Evil 2 Reawakens for Apple Devices
16Nov By Alex CrooksNo Comments
News & Updates

Resident Evil 2 Reawakens for Apple Devices

Resident Evil 2 returns on December 10, 2024 for Apple’s latest devices. The highly acclaimed remake of the survival horror classic is coming to all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro models, and every iPad and Mac with the M1 chip or later. A fresh take on one of horror's favourite entries A hands-on take of horror Players are invited to try a portion of the gripping story with a free download before purchasing the full experience. Resident Evil 2 includes support for Universal Purchase and cross-progression. Enjoy Leon and Claire’s journey through Raccoon City across iPhone, iPad, and Mac and transfer save data between devices. Resident Evil 2 includes enhanced controls along with a new Auto Fire feature, allowing automatic firing after aiming at enemies. The title also supports a r...
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