PlayStation Reviews

27Aug

By Mike CreweNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Duskfade – PS5 Review

Jump, swing, and slash your way through a throwback 3D platformer in Duskfade! Coming to us from developer Weird Beluga, Duskfade harkens back to classic action platformers from the sixth-generation of consoles. Available now on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, is Duskfade a fun evolution of games gone by? Or is it just another title stuck in the past? Duskfade: A Stunning Homage to PS2 Classics Duskfade opens with a seemingly light-hearted narrative. Protagonist Zirian and his sister Allira live in Tick Town, where everything seems like a Disney-esque fairytale. That is, until Allira locks herself away to work on a secret project. This then leads to something going awry: their home exploding. and reality being ripped apart. Now, where their home once wa...

25Aug

By Mike CreweNo Comments

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The Sinking City 2 – PS5 Review

I'm a big horror movie fan, although I have to admit I'm not the best when it comes to playing horror games. One jumpscare is enough to send the controller flying across the room and get my heart racing. Thankfully, The Sinking City (or more specifically, the PS5 remaster I played) wasn't full of cheap scares. Instead, it focused more on investigation, with combat taking more of a back seat. Now, with The Sinking City 2 developer Frogwares has flipped these two mechanics around, with this sequel being much more like a traditional survival horror. Considering their history with detective titles, would this gambit pay off? Would my heart be able to cope with all the Lovecraftian monsters out for my blood? Let's dive in and find out! The Sinking City 2 is out now, and is available on Pl...

20Aug

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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Nightmare Shift – PS5 Review

Another low-budget horror coming straight off the bus is Nightmare Shift. This game is developed by Binary Lunar, and has us playing as a new employee at a Motel. What is the worst that can happen? The game is available on Steam, but I'm checking out the PS5 version. I check out a lot for different horror games to see if they are worth your hard-earned money so why not check out some of my other reviews here. Hope you enjoy your stay. Gameplay We play Nightmare Shift through the eyes of Emma, who has just gotten a new night shift job at a motel. Players get the quick rundown of how the motel works by one of the reoccurring characters Anderson. All the scenes are scripted when it comes to clearing rooms ready for the guests, so sadly you don't get any real control. After everything is ...

20Aug

By JoseNo Comments

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Halo: Campaign Evolved – PS5 Review

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a sci-fi first-person shooter remake based on the original 2001 Halo game. Developed by Halo Studios and published by Xbox Game Studios, it is one of the rare Xbox gems to cross over to PlayStation. Along with last year's Gears of War Reloaded, it marks the beginning of a new era in video gaming. As Beautiful As The Day I Lost You Halo is back (again), but this time around it's not just another remastered version like the 2011 Anniversary or the 2020 Master Chief Collection. No, sir! This time it is a fully new remake, completely reconstructed on the Unreal Engine 5. It is brighter, flashier, and glossier than ever before, and apparently that was a problem for some hardcore Halo fans when the first trailer was released. But overall, the conversation over its...

18Aug

By KatNo Comments

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Cultic – PS5 Review

Cultic blends old‑school gunplay with modern physics, clever level design, and crunchy combat feedback. Cultic was developed by Jasozz Games and published by 3D Realms. If you enjoyed games like DUSK or Resident Evil 4, this is may be worth your time. Cultic is of course available on most gaming platforms but I played this one on the PS5, grab it here on the PlayStation Store and let us know your thoughts! Remember those arcade shooters like House of The Dead? Cultic is very much along the lines of games exactly like this but with a lot more freedom. I cannot wait to dive into the review on this one! Me when I got my hands on Cultic, UNLIMITED POWER! Gameplay Combat is the star of the show in Cultic. Every weapon feels heavy, violent, and satisfying. The Lever‑Action Rifl...

17Aug

By KatNo Comments

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The Caribou Trail – PS5 Review

The Caribou Trail is a first‑person narrative adventure set during the Gallipoli campaign of WWI. The game was developed by Unreliable Narrators & Manavoid Entertainment, and published by Unreliable Narrators as well as Indie Asylum. Unreliable Narrators have developed a game previously called Two Falls. In Caribou Trail you play as Fisher, a soldier of the 1st Battalion Newfoundland Regiment, experiencing the psychological toll of trench warfare through slow, deliberate exploration, dialogue, and small mundane tasks. Caribou Trail is inspired by real testimonies, blending history with fiction to portray a rarely explored front of WWI: Gallipoli, from the landing to the final evacuation. Caribou Trail is available on all major gaming platforms but I played this one on the PS5, try i...

5Aug

By Mike CreweNo Comments

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The Planet Crafter – PS5 Review

Originally released into Early Access in 2022, The Planet Crafter has touched down on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S! Touted as “A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players”, could this be a must-play survival title for consoles? Developer Miju Games’ debut title is currently sitting at an impressive “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam. Very impressive, but would it be just as fun to play on consoles? The Planet Crafter: Terraforming fun or Terra-boring tedium? There are plenty of survival crafting titles out there. However, this one seems to be a highlight of the genre based solely on the Steam reviews. Have you played The Planet Crafter before? Then I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! Gameplay After stepping o...

29Jul

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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The Relic: First Guardian – PS5 Review

The Relic: First Guardian is a new action, RPG coming to both PC and PlayStation 5. Right now, I am checking out the PS5 version, and honestly I don't know what to expect. The game will be available for £44.99 on PS5 just in case you wanna pick it up. I think this game will test you, mentally. Gameplay The Relic: First Guardian starts rather quickly with any real build up. Our character is awakened by what seems like a priestess, who advise us to meet her at a camp later. Along the travels the game does put an odd amount of notes for you to read, and I mean a lot. Initially you would expect a little more into the world of The Relic, but no a fair amount just seem nonsensical. Weapons-wise we begin with a sword and shield but can find more when reaching the more open-wold area. In my t...

PowerWash Simulator 2 Star Wars Pack – PS5 Review

28Jul

By StuartNo Comments

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PowerWash Simulator 2 Star Wars Pack – PS5 Review

If you haven't heard of PowerWash Simulator 2, then where have you been hiding? Now, if you haven't heard of the Star Wars Pack, then honestly, what hope is there for humanity? In all seriousness, the DLC was released earlier this month, and we've been spending time cleaning up some iconic environments. All that's left is to let you know what we think of the game. Lets head into the game. A Long Time Ago... Released across all platforms, Star Wars fans are going to absolutely love this DLC pack. Now join us as we find out whether or not you can get those dings faster than the Millennium Falcon did the Kessel Run. (Yes, I know that was measured in distance; fight me in the comments) Gameplay As with all PowerWash Simulator levels, they aren't drenched in difficulty. Instead opting for a...

27Jul

By Mike CreweNo Comments

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Viking Frontiers – PS5 Review

Grab your axe and bow, and get ready to fight for survival! Developed by BLUM Entertainment, Viking Frontiers puts you in the role of a surviving member of a Viking clan cast out of their homeland. You'll need to hunt, build, and raid your way to the top, as you attempt to keep your clan alive. After its release on Steam last year, Viking Frontiers is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Despite the mixed reception received for the PC version, I was nonetheless excited to try this one out! Survival is Everything in Viking Frontiers... When it Works Viking Frontiers opens in the most generic way imaginable. A quick text crawl sets the scene: your father has had his Jarl rights stripped from him during a time of political unrest. With your clan chased out of their homelan...