PlayStation Reviews

4Apr

By Tony CNo Comments

Blade Assault – PS5 Review

The Roguelike/Roguelite genre has become more and more popular with recent games like Returnal and Hades receiving high praise both critically and from players. Blade Assault is a 2D Action Roguelite Platformer that enters the arena of this challenging yet rewarding game genre. Slash 'n' Dash - Blade Assault Created by South Korea based developers - Team Suneat and published by PM Studios, it is available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam. There is also a physical version available from Numskull Games (PS4, PS5 & Switch). Gameplay As part of the Undercity resistance force, you are on a mission to bring the corrupt to justice. Heading towards Esperanza, a sky city where the rich and powerful rule over the rest of the world, you must grow in strength t...

3Apr

By Tony CNo Comments

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Planet Cube: Edge – PS5 Review

With the Super Mario Bros Movie right on our doorstep, it shows how a small 2D character from a platforming videogame can become a worldwide juggernaut. Planet Cube is a precision platformer with aspirations of following in some mighty big footsteps. Planet Cube Edge Run & Gun Created by Costa Rican team Sunna Entertainment, this is their maiden effort on home consoles, with their previous titles being mostly on mobile. Played here on PS5, it is available now across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and Steam. Gameplay Players take on the role of Edge, a highly skilled engineer in an underwater weapons research facility, who is on a quest to fight a force that is invading his planet. Armed with a prototype photon blaster you must jump, shoot, stomp and dash your way through the ha...

Alice Gear Aegis CS: Concerto of Simulatrix – PS5 Review

30Mar

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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Alice Gear Aegis CS: Concerto of Simulatrix – PS5 Review

Welcome to the long-named anime-styled arena fighting game Alice Gear Aegis CS: Concerto of Simulatrix. Created by Pyramid and published by PQube. Released on March 16th of this year and currently available to play on PlayStation and Switch for £24.99 with an additional costume pack for £7.99. Let the show begin! I thought I would take another go with a visual novel-styled game, and Alice Gear was what I picked. The synopsis looked good and said, "Vice has taken your world and only you can take it back! As an actress with an aptitude for wielding this special gear, you train under AEGiS". Wielding highly advanced weaponry seemed interesting, and this game's selection looked good. I'm hoping that you build bonds with your team to fight the oncoming Vice enemies. Gameplay In the beginnin...

28Mar

By Olivia HoultonNo Comments

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The Guise – PS5 Review

Ratalaika, the studio that brought you Bouncy Bullets and A Summer with the Shiba Inn comes The Guise. A dark Metroidvania fairytale that features a young boy named Ogden attempting to hold on to what makes him human. The Guise was released on March 16th of this year. It is available on PlayStation, Xbox and Switch. How do you stop yourself from becoming a monster? I personally was not aware of The Guise, however, when it became available I was intrigued. I must say that however, I was pleasantly surprised. The Guise definitely exceeded my expectation. Gameplay The Guise offers engaging storytelling, with a mixture of exploration. Platforming and combat, which is sure to draw you in. The story begins with a young orphaned boy named Ogden. Whose curiosity gets the better of him a...

28Mar

By Mathew JanesNo Comments

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WWE 2K23: Deluxe Edition – PS5 Review

WWE 2K23 is the latest instalment in the WWE wrestling game franchise from Developers Visual Concepts and Published by 2K Games & 2K Sports. It has been another year and another WWE game has been released, but how does this one fare against the previous titles that left a somewhat bland taste for new and old wrestling game fans? As some wrestling enthusiasts may remember the 2K wrestling franchise had dipped since greats like Smackdown: Know Your Role and Smackdown: Here comes the Pain, to name a few. This review is our experience with this new contribution to the wrestling game category, and we will answer the question: does it redeem the franchise? WWE 2K23: Deluxe Edition, Then, Now, Forever, Together. Have you been a long-time WWE 2K fan? Did you play the original titles on old-g...

24Mar

By Tony CNo Comments

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Dredge – PS5 Review

Indies are often the big innovators in the gaming space. The team behind Dredge, a single player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent, aim to be known for creating games with high immersion, excellent execution and with a bit of a difference from anything you've played before. Dredge up secrets of the past Developed by the small New Zealand based team Black Salt Games, this is their debut release. It hits PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC on March 30th. There are no spoilers ahead so no caution is needed to proceed with reading this review. Gameplay Waking up on a dock in a small island town players take on the role of a fisherman who has come to town to take up the vacant position. In travelling to this island your boat was completely destroyed d...

24Mar

By Mathew JanesNo Comments

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Postal 4: No Regerts – PS5 Review

From the Developers at Running with Scissors that brought amazing titles such as Postal, Postal 2, and so on comes the latest in this epic franchise: Postal 4: No Regerts. With all the crude humour and hilarious one-liners that Postal fans know, remember, and expect from this series. Postal 4: No Regerts goes on to meet these expectations and somehow keeps the momentum going. There has always been controversy to this game franchise purely from the satirical and crass humour. For example, Postal 2 was banned in Germany and New Zealand for the sheer amount of violence and animal "abuse". Postal 4: No Regerts, yes that's how it's spelt Are you a long-time Postal fan? Have you been looking forward to Postal 4: No Regerts on consoles? let us know in the comments below! Gamep...

22Mar

By Tony CNo Comments

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The Wreck – PS5 Review

There's a category at The Game Awards called Games For Impact. It's an award for thought provoking games that tackle some real world issues, with Celeste and Gris being among its previous winners. The Wreck is one such game that shines a light on some heavy themes. The Wreck that life can be Developed by French team The Pixel Hunt, the 3D visual novel is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC. Gameplay Players take on the role of failed screenwriter Junon (aka Jun) as she is navigating one of the most pivotal days in her life. Piecing together how you got to this point by interactions with other characters and revisiting events from your past, the story plays out as you explore the history of these characters. You are put inside the mind of the main character to ...

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake – PS4 Review

14Mar

By JasonNo Comments

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SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake – PS4 Review

Bouncing recently onto console and PC comes SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake. Developed by Vienna-based Purple Lamp (Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated) along with publishers THQ Nordic, your favourite and sometimes annoying yellow sponge is back for a new adventure. Who Lives in a Pineapple Under the Sea? After blowing "magical" bubbles from an innocent-looking bottle of soap that had been purchased from a mermaid fortune teller, SpongeBob, along with his faithful companion Patrick, find out that they are in fact mermaid tears belonging to King Neptune. Cue craziness as buildings and characters are sucked into a portal. Can SpongeBob get all of his friends back and restore Bikini Bottom back to normal? Gameplay SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is a single-player 3...

13Mar

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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Destiny 2: Lightfall – PS5 Review

Destiny 2: Lightfall is an action shooter that takes place from a first-person perspective. Lightfall launched on 28th February on Xbox. PlayStation and PC. With Cross-Save it is possible to access your character in any format (although you will need the expansion for each format) Eyes Up Guardian A week has gone by since the launch of Lightfall. I wanted to leave a week to complete the campaign and have my own views, as there are lots of thoughts going around the community right now. With over 3300 hours of play in Destiny, It is safe to say I have seen a lot of changes since it launched in 2014. I have been extremely excited to see the launch of LightFall which marks Destiny 2's 6th year. Gameplay Destiny 2 is a first person action shooter, that has taken us on a tour of the sola...