PlayStation Reviews

19Dec

By DanNo Comments

Battle Axe – PS5 Review

Developed by Henk Nieborg and Bitmap Bureau Ltd we have Battle Axe. The nostalgic-styled hack-n' slash was originally released in 2021 with Q4 2022 release for the Playstation 5 Special edition. Mercia Will Not Rest! So join me as I jump into Mercia with my trusty character on my journey to Etheldred's lair! If you haven't already make sure you also check out our review of Final Vendetta! Gameplay After admiring the Playstation 5 Battle Axe Special Edition sleeve and 13-track OST I thought it was about time I jumped into the game. You are greeted with nothing but stunning pixel art and instantaneously meet your nemesis Etheldred and make your way to the menus. From here you can choose your playstyle (Solo or Co-Op) and amend any settings. Choosing your hero will determine your gameplay...

19Dec

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Saturnalia – PS5 Review

Saturnalia comes from the creative minds at Santa Ragione. It is inspired and influenced by the folklore of Sardinia, Italy. This survivor-horror adventure may have you lost in its labyrinth of a village, the structure which changes every time all your characters die. Twists and Turns Await In Saturnalia Seeing the trailers for Saturnalia, those slightly older gamers will struggle not to notice the familiar art style. My mind first jumped to the music video by the Norwegian band A-ha which used the same watercolour style. It grabbed me straight away as I was interested in how this would work in a game setting. Gameplay Saturnalia is a mix of Survival Horror and Adventure. The quaint village of Gravoi is the setting for our four protagonists. Gravoi is celebrating its own Saturnalia...

13Dec

By Tony CNo Comments

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Swordship – PS5 Review

I love when indie developers put a fresh take on beloved game genres. That's exactly what Digital Kingdoms have delivered with Swordship. Dubbed a "dodge'em up" this, the fourth title from the Swiss team is their most ambitious game yet! Bringing a Swordship to a Gunfight Set in a world where most of the lands have become submerged by the seas, most of humanity has moved to three huge underwater cities. While these cities bustle with trade through a constant flow of containers filled with goods, there are those banished from the cities that struggle to survive in the remaining barren and inhospitable lands. Rising up against the big cities, skilled pilots use lightning-fast ships to steal some of the containers and deliver them to the banished. You are one such pilot. Gamep...

12Dec

By MikeNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Sable – PS5 Review

Sable is the debut game from developer Shedworks, a 2 man team from London partnered with publisher Raw Fury (Flat Eye, Cassette Beasts). The game is a sci-fi open-world adventure with the single player experience uncovered through exploring and solving puzzles. The titular character is a young woman undergoing a rite of passage which involves travelling across the desert planet Midden. Previously released on Windows, Xbox One & Xbox Series S/X last year, Sable is now also available on PS5. The journey matters more than the destination in Sable I wasn't aware of Sable at its original release but I was pleased to get the chance to review it on PS5. I had a very good time playing and so I would love to hear your thought. If you have played before or are thinking about it, feel free...

Sword and Fairy: Together Forever – PS5 Review

7Dec

By BrianNo Comments

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Sword and Fairy: Together Forever – PS5 Review

You can be forgiven for having never heard of this franchise, but Sword and Fairy: Together Forever is actually the seventh entry in a series that has been around since 1995. Prior to its predecessor being released in 2015, this series of Chinese RPGs had not been released outside of China or Taiwan. Sword and Fairy: Together Forever - Symbiotic and Scrumptious Although Sword and Fairy: Together Forever follows from the previous game, it does well to stand on its own in a world awash with western and Japanese RPGs. The game was developed by Softstar and brought to the western world by EastAsiaSoft and hit the PlayStation 4 and 5 on August 4th, 2022 via digital download. However, for those more of the physical nature, a Premium Collector's Edition is slated to release early next year. Thi...

29Nov

By Tony CNo Comments

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The Devil In Me – PS5 Review

Since the launch of sleeper hit Until Dawn, Supermassive Games have been consistently delivering standalone cinematic horror games under the banner of The Dark Pictures Anthology. The Devil In Me is the latest release in the series and the final game of Season 1 (Man Of Medan/Little Hope/House Of Ashes). The Dark Pictures Anthology is set to feature 8 games, split across 2 seasons with season 1 also available in 2 physical volumes (Vol.1 - PS4, Vol 2. PS4 &PS5). "I was born with The Devil In Me" - H.H. Holmes Reviewed here on PS5 the game is also available on PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Steam. If you this sounds like your type of game then check out our review of Supermassive's previous release - The Quarry Story The game is based around the true story of infamous seri...

Inertial Drift: Twilight Rivals Edition – PS5 Review

17Nov

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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Inertial Drift: Twilight Rivals Edition – PS5 Review

Inertial Drift was originally launched in September 2020 to mixed reactions. Developer PQube is back with the Twilight Rivals Edition for Playstation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. The Twilight Rivals pack will also be available as DLC for owners of the previous version. Tear up the driving rulebook I actually missed Inertial Drift when it was released in 2020, so I wasn't really sure what to expect. One of the things that attracted me to it was the bright neon colours and drifting. For those new to drifting, itinvolves sliding your car sideways through corners while maintaining speed. Oversteering is required to achieve a prosperous 'drift state', breaking all the rules of 'proper' driving in the process. Gameplay I will be the first to admit, I really love racing games that can bring bac...

17Nov

By Mike1 Comment

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Broken Pieces – PS5 Review

Broken Pieces is the debut video game from the developer Elseware Experience alongside publisher Freedom Games (Cat Cafe Manager). Two-person team Mael Vignaux and Benoit Dereau founded Elseware Experience with a focus on accurate and immersive experiences. The duo have previously made various VR experiences including You and AI, based on the Da Vinci Museum and the European Commission. Broken Pieces is a sci-fi adventure game which is set in 1990s coastal France. We join the protagonist, Elise, who has been alone for over 2 weeks in the abandoned town of Saint Exil. As we explore and solve various puzzles the pieces start coming together about what had happened. Supernatural entities appear and attack and are possibly connected to some scientific research being carried out. Elise deals...

9Nov

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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The Chant – PS5 Review

The Chant is a brand new single-player third-person horror, action/adventure title from the minds at Brass Token. Based in Vancouver, Canada, The Chant is their first original IP. That is not to say the studio isn't stacked with talent. The team includes several industry veterans who worked on titles such as Bully and Sleeping Dogs. Definitely not a cult? Hitting my radar in June this year The Chant struck my attention partly due to the original teaser trailer. The trailer started with a shot over a lake looking towards the retreat. It looked peaceful and relaxing, as they sit down inside the Geodome, which is when everything changed to darkness, enemies and chaos. Gameplay The Chant takes place on a spiritual island retreat that hides a dark secret. Our protagonist is Jess who has...

2Nov

By Tony CNo Comments

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Shatter Remastered Deluxe – PS5 Review

Classics like Breakout and Arkanoid are beloved titles that defined the brick breaker genre. In 2009 Shatter turned things on their head by bringing new game mechanics, redefining what a brick breaker could be. Shatter Remastered Deluxe brings the award-winning game back for the modern generation. Shatter High Scores Based in New Zealand, BAFTA and DICE Award nominated developer PikPok have a wealth of experience having released a catalogue of games across different genres since 1997. Played here on the PS5 the game is also available on PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, Linux and Steam Deck. Gameplay There's an iconic scene in the beloved 1995 movie Hackers that captures the beauty of Arcade games. As Cowgirl by Underworld blasts from the speakers, protagonist Dade aka...