PlayStation Reviews

Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged – PS5 Review

1Oct

By Jason2 Comments

Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged – PS5 Review

Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged, is a remastered point-and-click game by York-based devs Revolution. Originally released back in 1996 on PC, this game is the first in an amazing adventure series of 5 that follow the exploits of an American tourist named George Stobbart and French photojournalist Nico Collard. Back Once Again With The Point & Click Master Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged was digitally released this September on PC, PS5 & Xbox X|S. The Reforged release on Nintendo Switch has been delayed until October, with date TBA. The forthcoming collector's edition (physical) was fully funded on Kickstarter within 30 minutes of going live and appears to be shipping around the end of March 2025. I was lucky enough to play the PS5 version and was in...

27Sep

By Olivia HoultonNo Comments

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Cat Rescue Story – PS5 Review

Are you a lover of cats? Cat Rescue Story is the newest game from developer and publisher Nacon. Build your purrfect cat rescue sanctuary from the ground up, with some trouble along the way. Cat Rescue Story is now available on the PlayStation Store and retailers for £31.99. The cat's pajamas! Gameplay Cat Rescue Story begins with your great aunt Olivia disappearing, leaving you with a beautiful, yet run-down house. The goal for the player is to fix up the rescue whilst also taking in all kinds of stray cats. The more you renovate and decorate, the more room you will have for even more cats. And in complete honesty, you can never have too many cats. Cat Rescue Story boasts over 50 breeds throughout the game. From breeds we know and love, such as the Tabby Cat, to special breads such a...

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – PS5 Review

23Sep

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – PS5 Review

Thanks to the team at Purple Lamp, we see Disney’s Epic Mickey: Rebrushed returning on a new set of consoles and with a fresh coat of paint. Originally an exclusive for the Nintendo Wii, I missed my chance to play it first time round, so I’ll be going in blind for this one. The game launched on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Steam and PlayStation today, 23rd September. Epic tales are told in many art forms. I own Epic Mickey 2: Power of Two on PlayStation 3. But never dived into it due to not originally playing the previous entry. I do enjoy playing some of Disney’s more interesting properties when their characters are involved, aka when they add dark undertones to their games. Making them seem more mature. The best example I can think of is the Kingdom Heart franchise, with the themes of da...

20Sep

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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Pneumata – PS5 Review

Back in April, I checked out a preview for Deadbolt Interactive’s new game Pneumata. If you want to know my initial thoughts of the game, click here. Today I'm looking at the full release of this new survival horror to see if it delivers. You can pick Pneumata when it releases this month on the 20th for the PS5. Disclaimer: some GIFs used in this review contain strobe effects and flashing images, please be careful. Why is it always the small towns that are the issue? Additionally, I would like to warn you that Pneumata contains heavy flashing images. Even though the game provides a warning, I do not recommend it for individuals with epilepsy or other conditions that can be affected. I don’t suffer with anything myself, and found the game too much. Gameplay The game begins with o...

13Sep

By StuartNo Comments

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Antstream Arcade – PS5 Review

Antstream Arcade has been around for a while but recently launched on the PlayStation 4 & 5. We were lucky enough to get sent not only a code to access the game early but also a 12-month subscription. So what does this retro arcade app offer? Keep reading to find out! RETROOOOOO!! So what exactly is Antstream Arcade? What does it offer? Both valid questions needing answers. Which is just what I'm here to do with this review. Needless to say, there is a LOT of content in the arcade so let's get started. Gameplay In essence, Antstream Arcade is exactly what it sounds like. It's an arcade. Loading it up on the PlayStation 5 brings over 1300 classic games to your fingertips. With new games being added every week, this library is incredible! With classic games from the arcade through to...

12Sep

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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Unholy – PS5 Review

Last week we covered the news that Duality Games' horror game Unholy was soon to be released on console. Today I'm back to review the game! Unholy is a dark, twisted-adventure set around a Prophet who promises eternal happiness. As previously mentioned, it arrives tomorrow, Friday 13th for the PlayStation 5. It's usually too good to be true. Unholy’s story is about a mother who is attempting to save her son Gabriel’s soul after a dark ritual goes wrong. She is aided by an elderly woman who offers her a way to help save her child, but at what cost? Gameplay Unholy has players navigating between two realms to find clues in order to save your son's soul. These worlds are post-Soviet Eastern European town and the dark, grotesque world of Unholy, ruled by a merciless caste of priests...

12Sep

By Tom McMylorNo Comments

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Star Wars Outlaws – PS5 Review

After two recent successful releases where you play as a Jedi, Star Wars Outlaws is “The first open-world Star Wars Game;” where you play as a regular nonforce sensitive thief, Kay Vess. Star Wars Outlaws was developed by Massive Entertainment, and published by Ubisoft. The game was released on August 30th, 2024 on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Star Cry Ubisoft has become synonymous with the open-world genre in recent years. Running around sprawling, yet often repetitive, maps, chasing question marks, and collecting dozens of meaningless trinkets just to tick another box off the checklist. For many players, including myself, the formula has grown a bit stale. So, when early previews for Star Wars Outlaws dropped, I was immediately intrigued by the promise of something fresh—a different k...

11Sep

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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The Casting of Frank Stone – PS5 Review

The Casting of Frank Stone takes the universe of Dead by Daylight (with original story) and turns it into the interactive storytelling style that I know and love from Supermassive Games. There are two versions of the game, standard (£32.99) and deluxe (£39.99). The deluxe version includes instant access to the “Cutting Room Floor” and some additional outfits. Honestly, I prefer playing the killer myself. Now, I’m not such a fan of the actual gameplay style of Dead by Daylight, but I enjoy the lore it has. That’s why I was happy to see The Casting of Frank Stone in this kind of gameplay style. I have played a good few of Supermassive Games previous titles, such as Until Dawn, Dark Pictures series and The Quarry. All fantastic games in my opinion. I’m really hoping the The Casting of F...

10Sep

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

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112 Operator – PS5 Review

Following the success of 911 Operator, Jutsu Games has now released 112 Operator. Much like its similarly named counterpart, players are put into the emergency services hot seat whilst answering calls from cities around Europe. Recently released on the PlayStation Store, you can grab 112 Operator for £19.99. With new calls coming in and different scenarios to deal with, prepare to experience operator stress first hand. Literally everyone's life is in your hands... best get organised. Gameplay 112 Operator approaches gameplay in a very simple manner. Examine the map with the right thumb stick, change your cursor with triangle and answer calls with L2. Your first day on the job teaches you the basics to get you past the in-game probation period. Different events colour correspond wit...

10Sep

By Kat3 Comments

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Vampire Survivors – PS5 Review

Vampire Survivors is a 2022 roguelike shoot'em up game developed and published by Luca Glanace. The game has been so popular that Glanace went on to found 25 person strong studio Poncle, who work solely on the game. Vampire Survivors is initially set in Italy, where hordes of monsters have been summoned by the face of the game, our very own evil Bisconte Draculó. Which very closely resembles the tale of Count Dracula. He has set monsters upon the land to ravage. The Belpaese family and other heroic survivors take it upon themselves to hunt down and defeat Draculó. The later introduced DLCs include more heroes, more locations and even more chaotic fun than before! The game had been in an early access period from December 2021 and has now finally hit the PlayStation storefront. After a lo...