PlayStation Reviews

22May

By Cameron KeywoodNo Comments

American Arcadia – PS5 Review

American Arcadia marks the latest release from Out of the Blue Games, the studio behind Call of the Sea (you can check out our review of that here). After launching on PC in 2023, the game has now made its way to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and Xbox One courtesy of publisher Raw Fury. This review focuses on the PlayStation 5 version. So, the big question: have Out of the Blue Games delivered another smash hit, or should it have come with a warning? It Can't be Tru(man) Set in a retro-futuristic 1970s metropolis, American Arcadia drops you into the brown leather shoes of Trevor Hills — a painfully average office worker voiced by the ever-talented Yuri Lowenthal (you’ll know him from Marvel's Spider-Man). Trevor soon realises his entire life has played out as part of ...

22May

By MikeNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Oppidum – PS5 Review

Open-world survival crafting games are relatively commonplace in today's gaming market. That said, I'm always excited to try any new ones, especially when they look as intriguing as Oppidum! Created by developer EP Games, Oppidum is a story-driven adventure for one to four players, with a charming art style and simple yet rewarding combat and crafting mechanics. Recently released for PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One & Series X|S, and PC, a Switch version of the game is coming soon. I'll be playing the PlayStation 5 version for this review. Could this be my next gaming obsession? Or will it be just one of many underwhelming titles in the genre? Let's have a look! Cats and Crafting and Co-op, oh my! Oppidum opens with a relatively robust character creator, with more than enough optio...

21May

By MikeNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

City Bus Manager – PS5 Review

Originally released on Steam in 2024, City Bus Manager has finally made its way to console! Available for PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, how will this version fare against its PC counterpart? Developed by PeDePe GbR — a team that has a history with bus simulator titles — City Bus Manager has been very well received on Steam, with a Very Positive review rating. Today, I'll be trying out the PlayStation 5 version, and as always with these sorts of games, I have a number of questions. First and foremost being: how well does the keyboard and mouse control scheme translate to a controller? No Late Buses On My Watch! Whilst maybe not the most exciting game on paper, I was still very much looking forward to playing City Bus Manager. Management sims can be a lot of fun! If you'...

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – PS5 Review

16May

By StuartNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – PS5 Review

Released back in December last year on the Xbox and the PC, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has made its way to the PlayStation. Developed by MachineGames and published by Bethesda, we join Indy somewhere between the Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. It's Whip-Cracking Time So, without further ado, let's head out into a brand new adventure for the intrepid explorer. Gameplay Picture the scene, the year is 1937, and a sinister force is searching the globe trying to find the secret to an ancient power. It's all linked to the Great Circle, as you might have guessed from the title of the game. The game is played out for the most part in first-person, however, there are a few instances where you get a third-person view. Proving that Indiana is well-represented at all times. ...

Revenge of The Savage Planet – PS5 Review

14May

By Cameron KeywoodNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Revenge of The Savage Planet – PS5 Review

Revenge of the Savage Planet follows Journey to the Savage Planet, a sleeper hit from 2020. Raccoon Logic, a studio formed by developers from the now-defunct Typhoon Studios (the original developer), created the sequel. The game released across PC and consoles on May 8th. For this review I took a look at the PlayStation 5 version. Story Revenge Of The Savage Planet sees you wake up from a cryogenic slumber, having been sent lightyears into the future. However, things turn sour when you wake up and you discover that the corporation that sent you Alta, has fired you, leaving you to fend for yourself with the limited resources available to you. You’ll find the rest of you equipment scattered across multiple other planets, where you’ll catalogue a vast array of flora and fauna as you piece t...

13May

By MikeNo Comments

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The Precinct – PS5 Review

The majority of videogames are all about death and destruction, and it's not often you play as a character on the right side of the law. That's why I was so intrigued when developer Fallen Tree Games announced The Precinct. Taking on the role of rookie cop, Nick Cordell Jr., players will attempt to bring peace to the mean streets of Averno. After being officially unveiled last year, The Precinct is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. And I'll be taking a look at the PlayStation 5 version today. Just like the developer's previous title, American Fugitive, there's clear inspiration taken from the early Grand Theft Auto games. But, does upholding the law and bringing criminals to justice make for a fun time? Welcome To The Precinct, Rookie. Fresh out of the academy a...

9May

By MikeNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Spellcaster University – PS5 Review

The original Steam release of Spellcaster University was developed and published by Sneaky Yak Studio back in 2021. If you want to learn more about the PC release, why not check out our original review? But for now, four years later, we have developer Red Art Games to thank for this new console version. This latest edition is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. For this review I got my hands on the PlayStation 5 version. I Wish My Time at University Was This Magical Everybody has imagined having magical powers at some point in their lives, right? Whether it's daydreaming about receiving a Hogwarts letter whilst you should be paying attention in school, or wishing that you could just disappear after a particularly awkward interaction,...

8May

By PaulNo Comments

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Wings of Endless – PS5 Review

Gamers are being spoilt in 2025. We're not even halfway through the year yet, and we have at least 3 credible shouts for GOTY. In between trying out these bigger budget titles, though, I want to make a more concerted effort to try games from smaller, up-and-coming developers. One such game that came across my metaphorical desk at Thumb Culture is Wings of Endless. A sophomore offering from Uruguayan team, Isoca Games, who have once again joined forces with JanduSoft to bring their game to market. While their first game was a top-down roguelike, Wings of Endless is a 2D platforming RPG in which you can freely switch between 3 main characters at any time. The premise was interesting enough to gain my attention, and so let's have a deeper look. The Best Bounty Hunter, or Just Winging It? ...

23Apr

By MikeNo Comments

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Forever Skies – PS5 Review

Originally released in Early Access back in 2023, and after a good amount of updates, version 1.0 of Forever Skies is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Coming to us from developer Far From Home, this base-building survivor title impressed us back when we previewed it in August 2023. But does the full release leave a positive impression? The Apocalypse Has Never Been So Peaceful As a fan of this genre, I was rather excited to finally get my hands on it after playing the demo. Have you already played Forever Skies on Steam, or have you been eagerly anticipating it as much as me? I'd love to hear your thoughts on the game in the comments below! But for now, let's get into the review and see what this game's all about, shall we? Gameplay Upon booting up...

16Apr

By KatNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Finding Frankie – PS5 Review

Finding Frankie is a new spin on the animatronic horror genre. Developed and published by SUPERLOU. You find yourself with an invitation to a game show from a cereal box. What could possibly go wrong? The game throws a parkour mechanic into the horror mix while you navigate a thrilling game show full of weird and wonderful characters… and most of all, you guessed it… Frankie. Finding Frankie? More like finding my next animatronic obsession. Finding Frankie is available for £16 on the PlayStation store, now let's see if it's worth your time and money. Gameplay Finding Frankie takes a parkour gaming experience to a new level with horror elements and animatronics. They provide a small variety of parkour mechanics similar to Mirror's Edge with a spring, slide, jump, and grab. This cons...