Tag: Adventure

The Thaumaturge – PS5 Review
PlayStation Reviews

The Thaumaturge – PS5 Review

The Thaumaturge is a text heavy based isometric role-playing game developed by Fool's Theory and published by 11 Bit Studios. You may have heard about Fool's Theory from previous releases such as The Witcher Remake or being project support for games like Baldur's Gate or Divinity Original Sin 2. The publishers 11 Bit Studios are best known for Frostpunk or Indika which all take a very unique approach to games in general. In The Thaumaturge, we have a slightly familiar but refreshing take on RPG story telling. The game is set during year 1905 in Warsaw, Poland, which was, at the time, a part of Russian Empire. The Thaumaturge adds a drop of fantasy to the realistic set it creates. Thaumaturges can see memories left on things by other people, and influence people's minds, but only to some...
Among Ashes – PS5 Review
PlayStation Reviews

Among Ashes – PS5 Review

In a world of horror big hitters like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, it can be hard to come up with something that reinvents the genre in a way that is successful and even more terrifying than the bigger players in the game. Rat Cliff Games decided that it was time to take the reins with their new first-person horror Among Ashes. When I saw the first trailer for Among Ashes, I initially skipped it. Not because it didn't interest me but because I knew a demo wouldn't be enough. The trailer alone had me instantly hooked and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. Safe to say this game did not disappoint and is easily one of the best games I've played in 2024. You can grab Among Ashes on Steam and PlayStation now! Just keep playing? Easier said than done! Gameplay Uncover the true horr...
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage – Pre-orders Open
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Lost Records: Bloom & Rage – Pre-orders Open

DON'T NOD has just released an evocative new trailer, and announced pre-orders, for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. The two-part game promises a deeply immersive journey, with Part One (“Bloom”) launching on February 18, 2025, followed by Part Two (“Rage”) on March 18, 2025. This latest trailer sheds a new light on events and characters of the game, and introduces darker themes like adversity and conflict. It invites players and fans to piece together fragmented memories and offers the closest look yet at the supernatural mysteries that the Abyss presents. What is the Abyss? How will it change the lives of Swann and friends? Let's Get Physical In partnership with Maximum Entertainment, a physical PlayStation 5 edition will be available in summer 2025. Players can pre-order it now ...
Ravenswatch – PS5 Review
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Ravenswatch – PS5 Review

Ravenswatch is a top-down roguelike action game in which you play as heroes of tales and legends that must slay hordes of nightmarish creatures. Ravenswatch was developed by Passtech Games and published by Nacon. You may recognise Passtech Games as they have made their mark with Ravenswatches' predecessor Curse of the Dead Gods. Another fantastic roguelike game. They have now returned with even more ideas and creativity! Now you can jump into Ravenswatch where you can play as 9 heroes, each with a unique twist and individual gameplay. The premise? The Nightmare has invaded the world of dreams and is corrupting everything in its wake. Faced with this evil, the Ravenswatch is gathering heroes from tales and legends from all over the world to lead a crucial battle and restore the fragile b...
Petit Island – PC Review
PC Reviews

Petit Island – PC Review

What better way to keep the chill of winter at bay than to set off on a cosy tropical adventure? Xelo Games, the Bali-based studio behind Escape from Naraka, goes from brutal action platforming to adorable relaxing exploration with the long-awaited Petit Island.  Making and Reawakening Memories Protagonist Lily has grown up on her beloved Grandpaw’s stories of his adventurous youth on Petit Island. But his memories are beginning to fade and his stories are being lost, save for the bits and pieces of his old journal. With this journal as her guide, Lily sets out to Petit Island to recapture her Grandpaw’s lost memories and make a few of her own. Gameplay As soon as she leaves the airport, Lily’s adventure begins. While her poster image depicts her as a calico, you can customise her ...
Towers of Aghasba – PC Early Access Preview
Previews & Early Access

Towers of Aghasba – PC Early Access Preview

Towers of Aghasba is a new open-world exploration and adventure survival game by Dreamlit Games. This is the first game by the indie studio, and an ambitious one at that. The self-published title is available now as an Early Access title both on PC via Steam as well as on PlayStation 5. Towers of Aghasba Has Got the Vista Views on Target Towers of Aghasba is another one of those titles that flew well under my radar. Honestly I hadn't even heard of it prior to it popping up on our upcoming list of potential reviews. Even more surprising is that it is already on PlayStation 5 as an Early Access title. I don't feel this is a small feat for an indie studio producing their first game where the base game isn't already available in full on another platform. Though one could argue that many game...
BOBO’S FUNZONE: New Horror Puzzle Adventure Coming Soon
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BOBO’S FUNZONE: New Horror Puzzle Adventure Coming Soon

Prepare to face your fears in Bobo's FunZone, the latest horror-puzzle adventure that plunges players into a sinister kindergarten birthday party gone horribly wrong. Developed by indie studio Uisco Games and published by Mascot Bro Studio, the game promises a blend of nerve-wracking tension and intricate puzzles, set to release on Steam on December 13th 2024. A horror puzzle adventure full of scares, confetti and party hats! You arrive at Bobo’s FunZone, a once-thriving children’s party venue that now feels more like a nightmare factory. Your daughter attended a birthday party here—but when you come to pick her up, something is horribly amiss. The venue is eerily empty, save for faint laughter echoing from the darkened corridors and unsettling whispers in the shadows. Your mission: fi...
Albatroz – PC Review
PC Reviews

Albatroz – PC Review

Published by SOEDESCO and developed by Among Giants, Albatroz is the latest adventure RPG that allows players to backpack across majestic landscapes. Featured in the Wholesome Direct back in June and recipient of the Epic Games MegaGrant, this indie title has players testing their wilderness skills, traversing the wilds, and managing their resources. Albatroz was released November 1st, 2024, and is available on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for £26.99. An Albatroz Adventure Awaits The Story So Far Players start their journey with an opening scene titled Days on the Road, driving a red car, filled to the brim with supplies. You play as Isla, a young woman who chooses to leave her mundane and monotonous city life, in search of her missing brother Kai. Kai has disappeared and...
Red Dead Redemption – PC Review
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Red Dead Redemption – PC Review

It's time to get back in the saddle and take up John Marston's reins. Red Dead Redemption has finally made its way to PC. Rockstar's second adventure in the wild west initially released in May 2010 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and received critical acclaim. Undead Nightmare was released a few months later as an expansion on the original story which featured John Marston fighting against the hoards of undead as they tried to take over the West and Mexico. Controversially, I loved the first Red Dead Redemption more than its sequel. It had me gripped from the start and had one of the best online multiplayer systems ever, the online in the second game doesn't even come close. Add in Undead Nightmare - probably one of the best DLCs of all time, if you ask me - and it was an all round p...
AWAKEN – Astral Blade – PC Review
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AWAKEN – Astral Blade – PC Review

Please be aware this article contains gifs that may include flashing lights and patterns AWAKEN - Astral Blade is an action, adventure, RPG developed by Dark Pigeon Games and published by ESDigital Games. This game was first announced on Twitter in 2021, with a very extensive record of their progress showing their growth.  This is Dark Pigeon's first game to break into the industry and it has started with a bang! I first came across this game back in 2022 and was amazed by the amount of changes it underwent during development. But, let's cut the chatter and get into this cake known as AWAKEN - Astral Blade. Now, let's Awaken ourselves to this review before we become mutants. When you need to save the world, you can't do it while you're human. But you can when you're made into a mach...