Open World

16Sep

By Mike CreweNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

The Blood of Dawnwalker – PS5 Review

It's hard to remember the last time a developer's debut videogame has had this much hype. But Rebel Wolves' The Blood of Dawnwalker has had a lot of industry veterans working on it. So, it should live up to the hype, right? Well, we've seen many a game fail to do so over the years. Will The Blood of Dawnwalker be any different? The Blood of Dawnwalker is out now, and is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The Blood of Dawnwalker Made Me Afraid of Vampires Again I won't be getting into any spoilers in this review, as The Blood of Dawnwalker is a narrative-heavy title. An incredibly dark one at that! You play as Coen, a young man that lives in a village ruled by vampires. Said vampires (known as Vrakhiri in game) are led by the ruthless, unjust Brencis. Each month, ...

Agefield High: Rock the School – PC Review

12Aug

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Agefield High: Rock the School – PC Review

Simultaneously, something old and something new: Refugium Games has developed and published Agefield High: Rock The School. Dropping on Steam August 12th, it's reminiscent and possibly inspired by the beloved Canis Canem Edit (or Bully in its American and later releases). Let's dive in and see if this game will pass or flunk its test. Time to give it the old college try. Gameplay We play as Sam Tatum a new kid on the block and who is attending Agefield High School. Like most first days we don't get the best start since Sam ends up fighting the head Jock Seth. And so let the school year begin. After the prologue players will get access to the whole map from the get-go, although there isn't really a lot to it. You will come across the same models over, and over again, and they give the ...

5Aug

By Mike CreweNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

The Planet Crafter – PS5 Review

Originally released into Early Access in 2022, The Planet Crafter has touched down on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S! Touted as “A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players”, could this be a must-play survival title for consoles? Developer Miju Games’ debut title is currently sitting at an impressive “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam. Very impressive, but would it be just as fun to play on consoles? The Planet Crafter: Terraforming fun or Terra-boring tedium? There are plenty of survival crafting titles out there. However, this one seems to be a highlight of the genre based solely on the Steam reviews. Have you played The Planet Crafter before? Then I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! Gameplay After stepping o...

27Jul

By Mike CreweNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Viking Frontiers – PS5 Review

Grab your axe and bow, and get ready to fight for survival! Developed by BLUM Entertainment, Viking Frontiers puts you in the role of a surviving member of a Viking clan cast out of their homeland. You'll need to hunt, build, and raid your way to the top, as you attempt to keep your clan alive. After its release on Steam last year, Viking Frontiers is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Despite the mixed reception received for the PC version, I was nonetheless excited to try this one out! Survival is Everything in Viking Frontiers... When it Works Viking Frontiers opens in the most generic way imaginable. A quick text crawl sets the scene: your father has had his Jarl rights stripped from him during a time of political unrest. With your clan chased out of their homelan...

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced – PS5 Review

14Jul

By Mike CreweNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced – PS5 Review

After numerous rumours, leaks, and social media hoaxes about its cancellation, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is here! Possibly the worst-kept secret in gaming, the remake of the beloved 2013 swashbuckling, stabby adventure has arrived on modern platforms. Developed by Ubisoft Singapore, this ground-up remake looks to recapture gamers all over again with Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, exactly how much of Black Flag has changed? And, is it worth revisiting for gamers who have already played the original? Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: My Favourite Sea Shanty Simulator Narratively, the main plot remains largely unchanged. Privateer Edward Kenway kills an assassin and assumes his identity, leading to one of the series' best character arcs. Edward is...

22Jun

By Mike CreweNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Bellwright – PS5 Preview

After two years in Ealy Access on Steam, Bellwright has come to consoles! Available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, how does this mediaeval-themed open-world survival game fare on the new hardware? Developed by Donkey Crew, Bellwright is still labelled as Early Access on Steam, and states that the console versions will be updated alongside it as it heads to a 1.0 release. With that said, let's preview this intriguing-looking title, shall we? Bellwright, or Bellwrong? It's rare for games to come to PS5 whilst still being worked on (updates and DLC notwithstanding), so I was intrigued to see if Bellwright was even in a playable state! The story opens with little more than a text box explaining a little about your situation. Years ago, your family fled the Karvenian uprising. A...

19Jun

By Mike CreweNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Solarpunk – PS5 Review

Developed by Cyberwave, Solarpunk is a futuristic survival title set in a technologically advanced world. Despite the survival theme, the game looks incredibly cosy! But is it engaging to play? Solarpunk is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Is Solarpunk the Next Great Cosy Game? Or is it a Solarflunk? You start by creating your character, although options are limited. This isn't too much of an issue, as Solarpunk is first-person (apart from the zoomed-out third-person option in the airship). There is co-op play, though, which ends up with everyone looking virtually identical. From there, you have the option of two game modes: standard or soft. They are essentially the same, except that in soft (does that sound insulting to anyone else?), you keep your inv...

17Jun

By JoseNo Comments

Gaming

Autobahn Police Simulator 3 – PC Review

Developed by Z-Software and published by Aerosoft GmbH, Autobahn Police Simulator 3 puts players behind the wheel of a German highway patrol vehicle. The game combines routine law enforcement tasks with open-world driving and car chases. Have you ever dreamed of speeding 200 kilometers per hour on a freeway to enforce rigid German traffic laws? This game might scratch that very particular itch for you! Polizei! Bitte anhalten! Autobahn Police Simulator 3 puts players in the role of a German freeway police officer who gets back to work after a long period of recovery from a bad traffic accident. Eager to catch the mischievous car racers who caused the calamity, the police governor suggests taking things slow after such a long time out. While on the chase of a bike thief, players...

1May

By Jess1 Comment

PlayStation Reviews

Starfield – PS5 Review

As an avid space lover and someone who was relentlessly checking in daily on the Artemis 2 mission, Starfield on the PS5 surely did launch at the perfect time for me to return to. Houston We Have A Problem I first rocketed myself (no more space puns now, I promise) into the world of Starfield back in 2023, and sadly, it’s hard to say right now that the PS5 port has successfully stuck the landing. It looks gorgeous, sure, and playing on a PS5 Pro means you can max out the frame rate, but even with all of this at my disposal and decent-sized patches from Bethesda themselves, I still found Starfield quite tedious to play through as a result of frequent frame drops and game crashes. If you’ve not yet played Starfield, it’s very much like most Bethesda titles. You’re the chosen one, you s...

14Jan

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

StarRupture – PC Early Access Preview

StarRupture is a new first-person survival crafting game now in Early Access on PC by Creepy Jar (Green Hell). Harvest resources, refine them, and fulfil requisitions from your corporate overlords as you pay off your debt. Just be mindful of the weather as it can be a bit hot... Check it out now on Steam. Game Title Is Key to StarRupture Survival games run wild these days, so it's hard to sift out the noise sometimes. Thankfully, Creepy Jar has a great reputation with Green Hell. Having a developer that knows what they're doing is definitely a leg up. See how StarRupture sizes up in its current state in the preview below. Gameplay StarRupture is a first-person survival crafting game, capable of co-op with up to four other players. You've been sent to the planet of Arcadia-7 to serv...