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23Oct

By JasonNo Comments

Paw Patrol World – PS5 Review

Paw Patrol World, by devs 3DClouds and published by Outright Games, has recently landed on all consoles and PC. For all adults with young children, you will be very familiar with not only the theme tune but also the characters' names! "Dad, I can be all the Paw Patrol!" For anyone who has escaped the likes of children's TV and is not aware of the fabulous Paw Patrol, it is an animated TV show that follows the exploits of a team of pups and a boy named Ryder. Together they help keep Adventure Bay safe from Mayor Humdinger's dastardly plans as well as undertake rescue missions. With the recent Paw Patrol Mighty Pups movie released in the cinemas, Paw Patrol fever is not going away for a while. With my 6-year-old leading the way, what would he make of Paw Patrol World? Gameplay Hav...

5Oct

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Sunkenland – PC Review

Sunkenland is an open-world survival crafting game with base building, in a similar vein to the likes of The Forest and Raft, but with underwater exploration. Developed and published by Vector3 Studios, this is their first-ever title. Sunkenland is out now for early access on Steam for £16.50. The Sea Is Key To Survival Sunkenland starts the player with a near-naked character on deserted land, left with only the memory of being tortured and nothing more. Sunken cities are your only hope for survival, as they're rich in resources and essential to progress. Build bases, explore and survive on and off the land. Gameplay Survival is the key, of course, and there are a few things you need to manage to do so. The player has four meters: Hunger, Thirst, Health, and Energy. Stave off Hunge...

16Aug

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Sengoku Dynasty – PC Preview

Sengoku Dynasty is an open-world RPG with Life Simulator and Survival elements. Developed by Superkami and published by Toplitz Productions, it was released into early access on August 10th of this year for £24.99 on Steam. Build Your Dynasty For those who like survival games, managing or building small towns, this one might be for you. Play solo or co-op, fight enemies, manage the resources and needs of villagers, craft, and choose what path you wish your character to take. Toplitz Productions has other games with the same concept but in different periods, such as Wild West Dynasty or Medieval Dynasty. Gameplay In Sengoku Dynasty, your character washes up on a beach after their previous kingdom got destroyed. Exploring further, you happen upon a charred village, and a man named Toshic...

30Jun

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Park Beyond – PS5 Review

Park Beyond is the latest title from German developer Limbic Entertainment and was published by Bandai Namco. It is out now on PC, Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5. No Minimum Height Requirement When reflecting on Park Beyond, it's important to recognize the lasting influence of Theme Park - a game that enchanted audiences three decades ago and continues to hold a special place in the hearts of many. The game's premise remains the same after all these years - construct and run a top-notch park to ensure visitors' satisfaction. Park Beyond piqued my interest upon its announcement due to its vibrant visuals, charming characters, and thrilling rides. I eagerly anticipated the opportunity to try it out and discover its full potential. Park Beyond is a simulation game that caters to p...

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Switch Review

27Jun

By MikeNo Comments

Switch Reviews

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Switch Review

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the latest game in the Zelda series and the much-anticipated sequel to 2017's Breath of the Wild (BotW). It is a single-player fantasy open-world RPG developed & published by Nintendo. Having been teased since E3 2019, fans have been chomping at the bit for Tears of the Kingdom (TotK). The game has sold over 10 million copies 3 days after release and even had the knock-on effect of BotW being a top seller again too. There were some strong opinions among players about Tears of the Kingdom being too similar to BotW but I feel fans won't be disappointed. I certainly wasn't as I found TotK is Breath of the Wild cranked up to 11 with its design and mechanics and the return of many familiar faces. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is...

22May

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Bum Simulator – PC Review

Take control of a bum in this action, adventure, open world. Developed and self-published by the team at Ragged Games with some help from Playway S.A. comes Bum Simulator, released May 12th on Steam for £13.99 or can be picked up on sale for £6.99 at time of writing. Time to hit the streets! I've had Bum Simulator on my Steam wishlist for a few years. I was excited to wield the magical power of booze and run around with Weaponized Pigeons. Now let us hit the streets of Bumsville and see what mayhem we can cause. If you enjoyed this review then let us know in the comments below. Gameplay Bum Simulator has players take control of a Bum that wakes up on the street with no name and simply speaks in gibberish. He isn't alone as his trusty companion Carl Cartman explains that both of ...

Star Wars: Jedi Survivor – PlayStation 5 Review

4May

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Star Wars: Jedi Survivor – PlayStation 5 Review

The developers at Respawn bring us Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, the direct sequel to Fallen Order which was released back in 2019. Are you Looking to scratch that itch of being a Jedi? Then take the role of Cal Kestis and fight using the force and slicing your way through enemies with your trusty bot BD - 01. Players can grab this game on PlayStation and Xbox for £69.99 or on Steam Store for £59.99. The Deluxe upgrade offers several more cosmetics for Cal and BD-01 for £20. Great, Kid. Don't Get Cocky I enjoyed Fallen Order and loved both Cal and BD as characters. So when they revealed Jedi Survivor, I couldn't wait to see where these two would end up next. Seeing the addition of new combat stances for more playstyles was a bonus because even though I'm not a fan of the latest trilogy of fi...

Survival: Fountain of Youth – PC Preview

2May

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Survival: Fountain of Youth – PC Preview

If you're looking for a new open-world survival game similar to Green Hell, check out Odinsoft Inc.'s latest game Survival: Fountain of Youth. Twin Sails Interactive and CE-Asia helped publish this game on the Steam Store in early access on April 19th of this year. What people will do to look young again? Set in the 16th century, players take the role of a crewman who set sail with Juan Ponce de Leon to seek out the legendary Holy Grail. After your ship gets destroyed in a storm, players get washed up onto a beach alone. They must survive the harsh elements and deadly wildlife during their ongoing journey to uncover the ancient relic. Gameplay The player wakes up on the beach and gets greeted with a tutorial to help them learn the basics, such as explaining how to craft and where to fi...

26Apr

By VinnoNo Comments

PC Reviews

Cassette Beasts – PC Review

Originally announced in October 2021, today sees the release of the Creature Collector-JRPG Cassette Beasts, developed by UK-based Bytten Studio, and published by Sweden-based Raw Fury. Cassette Beasts is available today for Steam and Windows, and will be released on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and the Nintendo Switch in late Spring 2023. Today we will be looking at the PC version, which will cost £16.75/$19.99 or can be played via PC Game Pass and will require 2GB of space. Gotta Record 'em All? Now, if there is one thing I'm certain of, it's that this game will no doubt have "Pokémon clone" thrown around alongside it. And while yes, it is a creature-collecting, monster-battling, turn-based JRPG, I feel like calling it a Pokémon clone would be doing it a disservice. Of course, there...

20Dec

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Cities: Skylines World Tour – PC Review

Ever wanted to add a bit more character to your Cities: Skylines world? Well thanks to the Cities Skylines World Tour DLC you can do just that. With 4 themed DLC packs now dropped across all platforms, what do they entail and how will they enhance your experience? Around the World in 80 Days! I'm excited to bring a bit of culture and pizazz into my ageing cities. It's time to play my Willy Fogg theme tune and go around the world! Gameplay Cities: Skylines is incredible, let's face it. While I grew up with Sim City back in the day, Skylines is to me the ultimate evolution, showing off how graphics, sound and gameplay have now expanded into futuristic realms thanks to technological advancements. The latest Cities Skylines World Tour DLC features a number of content packs that draw...