PlayStation Reviews

10Oct

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

Phoenix Point: Behemoth Edition Review

Welcome to my review of the Phoenix Point: Behemoth Edition PlayStation 4 version, played on the PlayStation 5. This game is brought to us by developers Snapshot Games (Chaos Reborn) and publishers Prime Matter (Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Kings Bounty II). Snapshot games is founded by Julian Gollop, who is known for being the creator of the legendary series of X-COM games, and David Kaye who is known for being a co-founder of Iron Realms Entertainment (Lusternia, Aetolia). Phoenix Point: Behemoth Edition is a turn-based strategy RPG game. Phoenix Point: Behemoth Edition Proves It's Not All About X-COM So with two big hitters in the gaming industry behind Phoenix Point: Behemoth Edition, can it hit as hard as some of the X-COM games have done in the past? Continue reading to find out. You...

9Oct

By BrianNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

WRC 10 Review

It's Autumn, which means it's time for another WRC game. Often with annual releases, updates are usually quite minimal, but that's not always necessarily the case. WRC 10 builds upon the successes of the previous game which was already a huge leap forward from its predecessors. A lot of the game is largely the same, so we will briefly touch upon those points but focus more on the updates. WRC 10 - It's a Bit Dirtier Developed again by KT Racing and published by Nacon, the franchise is also set for another year. WRC 10 was released almost a year to the day since WRC 9 on September 2nd, 2021, and is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC, with a release planned for Nintendo Switch at a later date. Check out my review for WRC 9 here for an in-depth l...

Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan Review

6Oct

By PaulNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan Review

Rainbow Billy is a colourful, wholesome, fun-packed game developed by ManaVoid Entertainment. It was originally a Kickstarter project back in May 2018 but has since won Ubisoft Indie Series Grand Prize and received funding from the Canada Media Fund. Looking back at the Kickstarter after having played the game it's easy to see where the extra time and funding have been used to improve the initial showing. The World of Imagination has fallen under a curse, cast by the monochromatic, evil Leviathan. The Leviathan is determined to make Billy and the rest of the world abandon their hopes and joys in favour of accepting a bleak reality. It's up to Billy, and their friends, to travel around the world, cheer everyone up and restore the colour. Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan - In A ...

5Oct

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Inked: A Tale Of Love Review

Welcome to my PlayStation review of Inked: A Tale of Love. The game is a puzzle-platform game. It is the debut game from developers Somnium Games who are a small team of artists and programmers. It is published by a couple of publishers, Starbreeze Studios (Payday, Payday 2, Overkills The Walking Dead) for PC and Pixmain (My Time at Portia, Hundred Days) for consoles. The story in Inked: A Tale of Love is based around love and a rogue samurai who is called Nameless Hero, on his quest for his true love, Aiko. I played the game on the PlayStation 5. The game is available now on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Inked: A Tale of Love Shows That Love Pays Off Can our hero complete his quest for his love, Aiko? Find out in my review below. If...

Life Is Strange: True Colors – PS5 Review

3Oct

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Life Is Strange: True Colors – PS5 Review

I have long been a fan of the Life Is Strange series, as such I jumped at the chance to review the brand new title by Deck Nine True Colors. The series has always been episodic, except The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit which served as a prequel/story addition for Life Is Strange 2. Life Is Strange: True Colors is the first full title to be released in its entirety. Having this in mind I was really interested in how True Colors would fit the emotion into it. Will the choice to move away from episodic affect True Colors? Taking on the role of Alex Chen is an emotional rollercoaster. For those unfamiliar with the Life Is Strange series, strap in. If there is one thing that the series is good at, it's pulling at those heartstrings. True Colors continues the series style of a story-ba...

3Oct

By BrianNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Kena: Bridge of Spirits Review

After numerous delays since its announcement in June 2020, Kena: Bridge of Spirits is finally here. You can be forgiven for looking at it and thinking it is reminiscent of a Pixar movie. That's because the developers and publishers, Ember Lab started life as an animation studio. You may recall a fan film based on The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask called Terrible Fate? That was Ember Lab, and Kena: Bridge of Spirits is their first game. Kena: Bridge of Spirits - The Path of a Spirit Guide is a Lonely One Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a game developed and published by Ember Lab and was released as a timed console exclusive on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC on September 21st, 2021. If you bought the PlayStation 4 version, then you will also be entitled to a free upgrade to PlayStati...

3Oct

By PaulNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

A Juggler’s Tale Review

German publisher Mixtvision presents A Juggler's Tale, the first full game offering from studio kaleidoscube. The team at kaleidoscube have previously worked on award-winning animated shorts along with lending their services to other projects. This experience has clearly informed many of the design decisions taken. Follow Abby, a circus artiste imprisoned and forced to work for her captors. Abby is a string puppet, controlled by puppet-master and narrator, Jack. With encouragement and a little help from Jack, Abby is able to escape and make her way into the wider world. However, many dangers wait ahead. Join me as we take a deeper look at the game. A Juggler's Tale - No Strings Attached Gameplay A Juggler's Tale begins with narrator Jack talking to an audience in a crowded pub, off...

1Oct

By BrianNo Comments

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Sonic Colours Ultimate Review

Time and time again it has been said that Sonic's transition to 3D hasn't been as easy as, say, a certain plumber's. For that reason, I didn't even touch a 3D Sonic game until 2011 when Sonic Generations came out. It's also no secret that I am a HUGE Sonic fan and my heart lies in his heyday on the Sega Mega Drive and I didn't want anything taking that away from me. I really enjoyed Sonic Generations, but apparently, I've missed out by skipping the Sonic Adventure games on the Dreamcast. Given the reputation, I think it's acceptable to approach new 3D Sonic games with caution. Sonic Colours Ultimate - Is it Heads and 'Tails' Above the Rest? But Sonic Colours Ultimate isn't strictly a new Sonic game. It's a remaster of Sonic Colours which was released in 2010 exclusively on the Nintendo W...

27Sep

By StuartNo Comments

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Hot Wheels Unleashed Review

If you are of similar age to me, then you will no doubt remember all the amazing die-cast car models that you could collect in your youth. Milestone and Mattel have teamed up to bring them to the current generation of gaming systems, and with Hot Wheels Unleashed on the PS5 you get to feel the adrenalin of racing around those tight turns and incredible loops yourself. Hot Wheels Unleashed - The Need For Speed Did you have a favourite Hot Wheels toy? Let us know in the comments, or come and find us on social media and join the conversation. Gameplay The majority of your time in Hot Wheels Unleashed will be spent just admiring the vehicles. In all seriousness though, what you get with this game is a pretty deep arcade racing game that rewards practice. The game is split into three areas,...

17Sep

By BrianNo Comments

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Tails of Iron Review

Tails of Iron first appeared on my radar a couple of months ago and there were a few things that drew me to it initially. Firstly was its unique 2D art style, it reminded me of medieval tapestries and I love the medieval era. Secondly, the narrator kicked in and he happened to be the one and only Doug Cockle. You may know him as Geralt of Rivia (or RATvia now?) from The Witcher series. Lastly was how interesting the story sounded with the characters. The game arrived and the description said "punishingly brutal souls-like combat". Just those words sent a shiver up my spine, as it has taken me many attempts over five years to get past the first boss in Bloodborne. Nevertheless, I remained undeterred and couldn't wait to get into it. Tails of Iron - A True Hero's Tale Tails of Iron is a...