PlayStation Reviews

13Apr

By JoseNo Comments

Legacy of Kain: Ascendance – PS5 Review

Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, developed by Bit Bot Media and published by Crystal Dynamics, is a retro pixel-art 2D action platformer and the first original entry in the series in over two decades. The long-awaited follow-up arrives 23 years after 2003's Legacy of Kain: Defiance, the franchise's previous installment. After three remasters in recent years, Soul Reaver 1, Soul Reaver 2, and Legacy of Kain: Defiance, fans of the franchise finally get to explore never-before-seen characters, places, and timelines. Which, at first, may sound intriguing and interesting, but unfortunately, new personalities like Elaleth do not feel like an organic addition to the lore. Instead, the execution falls flat, burdening a beloved franchise with retroactive continuities, or rather, I should say retroact...

7Apr

By MikeNo Comments

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Beyond Words – PS5 Review

If you'd have asked me, "If the creators of GoldenEye and TimeSplitters collaborated, what game would they make?" my first thought would not have been Beyond Words. Two absolute childhood classic first-person shooters would have me thinking of a new splitscreen multiplayer title. Man, do we need more splitscreen multiplayer games... Nostalgia aside, Beyond Words looks like it could be one of those "Oh, just one more round" type of games! But is it? Developed by MindFuel Games, Beyond Words is an amalgamation of genres, including roguelike and word games. Is "word game" a genre? Either way, think Scrabble on steroids, and you're on the right track! Beyond Words is out now and is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. How Would I Describe This Game? You ...

7Apr

By StuartNo Comments

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WWE 2K26 – PS5 Review

With Wrestlemania around 2 weeks away, I thought it was time that I brought the WWE 2K26 review out of the shadows. Just like Danhausen appearing on screen, the review has tormented me. It's been both an absolute joy playing the game, but with the sheer amount of modes, it's also been a difficult one. I always try to play through each mode to give a great indication of just what has changed, and I set out with the same plan. You. Are. Cursed As is standard for a lot of these reviews of the latest game in a series. I'll just concentrate on what's new for this year, and touch on some of the other bits and pieces that are worth a mention. So let's see if CM Punk can be both the champ, and deliver a great story. Gameplay WWE 2K26 returns just in time for the run to Wrestlemania, and with i...

1Apr

By MikeNo Comments

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Dragonkin: The Banished – PS5 Review

The Action RPG genre can be a tough one to break into. With series such as Diablo, Path of Exile, and the plethora of Warhammer ARPGs, to name but a few. The incredibly addictive nature of grinding, dungeon-delving, and loot-hoarding is one I've been a fan of for a long time. With Dragonkin: The Banished leaving Early Access and releasing on consoles, I knew I had to play it! Created by developer Eko Software (who know a thing or two about ARPGs!), Dragonkin has just launched its 1.0 version. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and is priced at £34.99 on consoles and £20.99 on Steam. All You Need Is Loot I'll admit it. I'm one of those gamers that, when they really get into a game, it's the only thing on their mind until the credits roll. With ARPGs, t...

31Mar

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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Crimson Desert – PS5 Review

Back last year I was lucky enough to check out a preview for Crimson Desert. Now, I Finally get to review the finished product. So just like many, I will be exploring the vast world that is Pywel. Thanks to the team at Pearl Abyss, for creating this large open-world RPG. The game is available on Steam, but for now, I am checking the PS5 version. Which goes for £54.99, with a Deluxe Edition priced at £64.99. That will also net you some additional armour pieces. Welcome to Pywel Gameplay Players don't level up traditionally but can improve their characters through gear and a skill tree. To improve skills in the tree, you can collect, find, and earn Artefacts through-out the world. The best way I managed is by killing a load of bandits. This too works well for also earning money. Althoug...

26Mar

By Cameron J KeywoodNo Comments

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Thomas & Friends Wonders of Sodor – PS5 Review

Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor rolled onto PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on 17th March 2026. Developed by Dovetail Games and priced at £29.99. You may recognise Dovetail from titles like Train Sim. I was fortunate enough to get the £39.99 Deluxe Edition which included James as a playable character. As a child on the spectrum, I was completely enamoured with Thomas and his adventures. Stepping into Sodor felt like a pure childhood dream brought to life. There is something special about finally seeing the island realised in a fleshed out console game, not locked to a handheld, not tied to a plastic peripheral (eye-toy), and not forcing you to dust off a SNES just to revisit The Adventure Series from 1993. But does it take you on that nostalgia train, or does it leav...

24Mar

By Cameron J KeywoodNo Comments

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Screamer – PS5 Review

Screamer roared onto the track on 23rd March for Deluxe Edition players, with everyone else jumping in on 26th March across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It was developed by Milestone, the same team behind the recent Hot Wheels Unleashed games, and notably the studio lineage that created the original Screamer back in 1995 under the studio name Graffiti. There are a few editions floating around, including a top-end version that throws in a model car if you’re feeling fancy. For most people though, the standard edition lands at £49.99, while the Deluxe Edition will cost you an extra £10 for the early access and bonuses. So, the big question: Has Milestone modernised their classic to perfection or should it have been left on the scrapheap? The Fast and the Waifurious ...

Starship Troopers Ultimate Bug War – PS5 Review

24Mar

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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Starship Troopers Ultimate Bug War – PS5 Review

It's so nice to see Starship Troopers getting so much love these last couple of years. First we had the strategy game Starship Troopers: Terran Command. Then Starship Troopers: Extermination, a multiplayer FPS, where you and other fellow cadets team against waves of bugs. And now the new single-player FPS, Starship Troopers Ultimate Bug War. Would you like to know more? If you love the franchise then you can pick up the game on Steam and PS5. Although today I am checking it out on PS5. Gameplay Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, has us play a dramatic retelling of Major Samantha Dietz story. We will play her story from the start with her time at basic training. All the way to her non-surprising victory against the bug menace. The game plays as your typical action FPS, with us la...

23Mar

By Theo LitstonNo Comments

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New Super Lucky’s Tale – PS5 Review

With the world literally and figuratively burning as humanity marches ever forward towards annihilation, memories of a carefree childhood playing colourful 3D platformers feel like a surreal hallucination rather than something that actually happened. A simpler time when games shipped feature complete and bonus character costumes were unlocked with double jumps and not our wallets. New Super Lucky's Tale burrows its way onto PlayStation 5 on the 26th March to show, once again, that 3D platformers can still shine in 2026, even if it still needs a little polish. A tale as old as 2019 Are you clinging onto nostalgia? What's your favourite platformer? Let us know in the comments below, and maybe you might add this to your list too. Let's get to the review. Gameplay New Super Lucky's...

Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered – PS5 Review

20Mar

By MikeNo Comments

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Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered – PS5 Review

Who would have thought that we'd ever see the Legacy of Kain series again? Well, after last year's Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered, it looks like the franchise may be back! Potentially, but we'll have to wait and see, as the latest game, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, is another remaster. An updated version of the 2003 title released on PC, PlayStation 2, and Xbox, does Defiance stand the test of time? Can co-developers Crystal Dynamics and PlayEveryWare bring this almost 26-year-old title to a modern audience? Or, will it only resonate with those of us that have played the original? It's always tough to say with remastered classics! Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is available now on Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, PC, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One & Series...