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12May

By MikeNo Comments

The End of the Sun – PS5 Review

If "story-driven adventure steeped in Slavic folklore" is a phrase that interests you, then get ready for this one! The End of the Sun, developed by the small, family-run studio The End of the Sun Forge, certainly piqued my interest when I first saw it. Originally releasing on Steam in 2025 to a "Very Positive" reception, the game is now available for PlayStation 5. Is this a tale worth telling? Or will playing this game have you begging for the end of the actual sun? Let's find out! Spend Your Days in the Sunshiiiiiiine! With plenty of walking simulators out there, it can be difficult to find ones that tell a genuinely engaging story. Got any recommendations for someone who is admittedly not too clued in on the genre? Let me know in the comments below, so I can add them to my ever-ex...

6May

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

The Last Gas Station – PC Review

The Last Gas Station is a cosy game that says it has a little bit of a dark twist. Which is exactly what I love! The game itself is developed and self-published by Alawar. We will be running and restoring a run-down gas station, all while playing a cute red panda. If your curious about the game, then it is out now on Steam for £12.99 Nothing ever bad happens in the country. Gameplay In The Last Gas Station we assume the role of a Red Panda, who takes over management of a gas station. Not much is known about our character as most of the game focuses on running the place, but some strange things do occur in the night. At the start players will man the basic gas pump and restock some shelves with products. All of which are purchased at the computer in the back of the station. After savin...

6May

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

PC Reviews

Beauty Store Simulator – PC Review

In a world flooded with store simulator games, it can be difficult to make yourself stand out in the crowd. Beauty Store Simulator by NovaraGames sets out to set itself above the rest by including some more diverse mini-games and expansion opportunities. Currently available on Steam for £8.99, I tried out the newest release to see whether it was worth adding to your library. If you're looking for other recommendations you can also check out our entire catalogue of PC reviews here! There are certain things that are a foundation to any simulator game Gameplay As with most shop simulator games, the gameplay in Beauty Store Simulator comes from stocking and selling product. When you first load in you get two shelves and a small selection of the catalogue unlocked. This catalogue grows ...

4May

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Blades, Bows and Magic – PC Review

Blades, Bows and Magic, developed and published by Funk Games, arrives on Steam with a smart little pitch. It takes the card battler formula, strips away most of the clutter, and builds the whole thing around placement, abilities, and a rock-paper-scissors core. Warriors beat Archers, Archers beat Mages, Mages beat Warriors. Simple. Clean. Easy. That approach gives it an immediate charm, especially if you do not fancy wrestling with a hundred systems before the first fight. Nevertheless, that simplicity creates its own friction. Blades, Bows and Magic often let you understand exactly what should happen, but they do not always let you make it happen. The result is a card battler that feels approachable and lively, but also more random than strategic as the novelty wears off. Blades, Bow...

29Apr

By StuartNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Adorable Adventures – PS5 Review

Adorable Adventures, developed by Wild Sheep Studio and published by PQube, is a story of courage, bravery, and smells. You control Boris, a little baby Boar that has to use his sense of smell to reunite his family after they were separated. It's such a beautiful story and one I've been excited to play since seeing the trailers and TikTok videos everywhere. Can you smell it? We were fortunate enough to get an early key to find out just what makes this game tick, and sniff. So let's find out just why Boris might be your favourite little quadruped Gameplay The core gameplay of Adorable Adventures revolves around exploration and your nose. Early into the game, you are tasked with finding aka sniffing out your mother who is stuck in a shed. With a press of the R1 button, you can start seei...

22Apr

By Ruddy CelestialNo Comments

PC Reviews

KuloNiku: Bowl Up! PC Review

KuloNiku: Bowl Up! is Casual, Indie, Simulator from the same minds from Knight vs Giants, Gambir Studio. With the well known publisher Raw Fury. The same company that helped release Two Crowns, one very addictive game that I have over 100 hours in. KuloNiku is honestly inspiring me to make some interesting and tasty dishes. Yet, I've been really curious about the meatballs recipe that grandma made for the Protag to use. Now, let's get ready to chop some chilis, add some meatballs and start this review. Who comes into a ramen to ask for no soup in there ramen?! There's an Olive Oil Greenhouse down the road! Order up! KuloNiku: Bowl Up! has us starting by choosing the name and gender of the Protag. (Who I picked as my partner Yami) Which afterwards we discover that us with our close ...

16Apr

By HannanNo Comments

PC Reviews

Cleaning Up! – PC Review

Cleaning Up! doesn’t have you clean ghosts, though cleaning trash can be just as scary. Or so I’ve been told. Unbound Creations has multiple “silly games” in its portfolio, and Cleaning Up! is the newest of the bunch. Quick, cozy, and extremely satisfying, Cleaning Up! builds on what it learned from its previous projects to deliver a low-pressure experience. It’s available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation starting April 15. Mops, Brooms, and a Lot of Trash Bags Cleaning Up! doesn’t bring anything new to the admittedly spotless table, but it does everything right. The game’s charming art style, simple but addictive gameplay loop, and quirky sense of humor ensure it’ll linger in my mind, even when I’m actually cleaning up. Of course, the infamous low cortisol meme song will b...

16Apr

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

OPUS: Prism Peak – PC Review

The game might be familiar if you have played some of Sigono's other works. For the record, I have not. But I am checking their new narrative adventure called OPUS: Prism Peak, where we step into a new land. All while aiding a young girl who isn't able to recall anything from her past. I hope you brought some tissues just in case this one is a tear-jerker. The game is available on Steam now. A single picture can hold a lifetime of memories. Gameplay OPUS: Prism Peak begins with us experiencing the memories of Eugene, who serves as the game's protagonist. While travelling home to attend his grandfather's funeral, he crashes his car and awakens in the Dusklands. It is here he meets our secondary protagonist, a mysterious girl who can not recall how she got there or her name. The game he...

13Apr

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Animalkind – PC Early Access Preview

Animalkind is a cozy crafting co-op now available in early access on PC. Play as a small, lovable quadruped summoned to a mysterious island with development and publishing by Uncommon Games. Explore the open world with the assistance of an ancient mech and develop a growing community, alone or with a trio of friends. It's only available now in early access through Steam. Animalkind of Adorable I should really have shown this game to my daughter first to see her reaction. She loves games with animals as well as crafting games like Minecraft. Just the sight of the critters I'm sure will excite her to play. But anyhow, Animalkind looks pretty cute to me too so I thought I'd check it out. Let me tell you about it below. Gameplay Animalkind is an open world co-op crafting adventure wher...

Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together – PC Review

10Apr

By Olivia HoultonNo Comments

Gaming For All, PC Reviews

Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together – PC Review

Big Cheese Studio know a thing or two about creating a good cooking simulator game. Building on the 2019 release of Cooking Simulator, Cooking Simulator 2 looks to build on the foundations set by its predecessor. Cooking Simulator 2 is available now to buy on Steam for £21.99. However, if you buy before the 14th of April, you will get an introductory offer of 15% off! How different is Cooking Simulator 2 from the original Cooking Simulator? Let's take a look! Gameplay Beginning in a small yet promising restaurant, Cooking Simulator 2 goes beyond just cooking. It expands to include all the trials and tribulations of owning your own restaurant. It includes buying stock, preparation, cooking, presentation, and finally serving. There is certainly plenty to explore, so let's get into it! ...