RPG

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection PC Review

30Mar

By Ruddy CelestialNo Comments

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection PC Review

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (MHS3) is an Adventure RPG from the company making bangers for 2026, Capcom. As the number shows, this is the third installment to the Monster Hunter Stories. The story of the game takes place 200 years after the events in MHS2. Now, since I got to play the second entry, I can tell the major improvements to this current game. So, without further ado, let's start the review and get some Monsties. When you need eggs, courage and an understanding of how rock-paper-scissors works, you too can hunt Monsties. Gameplay MHS3 begins with a slightly generous character customization screen. What? You thought I was going to start with the story? We'll get to that after this, don't worry. Now, I will say that Capcom gave a nice selection for customizing...

18Mar

By MikeNo Comments

PC Reviews

Esoteric Ebb – PC Review

Esoteric Ebb is a high-fantasy isometric open-world RPG, where you play as bumbling cleric Ragn. It is developer Christoffer Bodegård's debut game, published by Raw Fury (Blue Prince). Set in the fictional city of Norvik in an original setting with a rich world of lore and history. An explosion at a local tea shop ignites the story as a political conspiracy unfolds. And in a world full of monsters and magic, finding the culprit won't be easy. Ragn is thrown this hot potato and has five days to solve the mystery before the city's first democratic election. Esoteric Ebb is a blend of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) and Disco Elysium mixed with stylised graphics. The game was intriguing from the start, and you find out for yourself as it's out now on PC. Plot & World-building Esote...

Celestial Return – PC Early Access Preview

17Mar

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Celestial Return – PC Early Access Preview

There’s subtlety, and then there’s Celestial Return. Developed by Metaphor Games and published by Shoreline Games, this neon-soaked detective RPG doesn’t creep onto your screen so much as bleed into it. This doesn’t ease you into Netherveil City. It throws you in, neon-first. Coming to Steam, and currently running a Kickstarter. Celestial Return - Not quite a star Before we really get into Netherveil, I’m curious, are you the sort who clicks every dialogue branch just in case, or do you streamline towards objectives? Gameplay You play Detective Howard, a worn-out investigator armed with a rusted badge, a sentient rose that refuses to stay quiet, and a pocketful of dice that matter far more than you’d expect. Netherveil is a dying city. Suicides pile up. Corpses crawl. Conversations fra...

10Mar

By MikeNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Under The Island – PS5 Review

If you're a gamer of a certain vintage, chances are you have fond memories of the '90s and early 2000s. From Alundra to the 2D Zelda titles, there were plenty of brilliant action RPGs during that era. With Under The Island, developer Slime King Games attempts to capture the magic that made these classics so memorable. Blending elements of modern and retro (are we calling the '90s retro now? I feel old...) games, Under The Island may well be a great debut for the developer. Can the gameplay match what is arguably a gorgeous-looking love letter to games gone by? Under The Island is out now, and is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. With that said, let's get on with the review! Above, Around, and Under The Island! With...

26Feb

By JoseNo Comments

PC Reviews

Styx: Blades of Greed – PS5 Review

Styx: Blades of Greed is a third-person stealth-action RPG adventure developed by Cyanide Studio and published by Nacon. The game is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, starting February 19th. Weaponized Goblin Mode In this third entry of the franchise, players return as Styx, a cunning goblin thief with a particular set of skills, including silently infiltrating castles, eluding enemies' sight, and executing hushed assassinations in a smart mix of stealth and strategy. Styx first appeared as the smaller half of a smash-and-stealth duo in Of Orcs and Men (2012). He was obviously the stealth portion of that tag team. Since then, the little green gobbo has continued his mischievous adventures by himself in Styx: Master of Shadows (2014) and Styx: Shards of Darkness (2017). No...

6Feb

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Mewgenics – PC Review

Do you love cats, do you love turn-base games?! If so, then from the mind that created The Binding of Isaac, The legend of Bumbo, and Gish, Comes Mewgenics. A game all about breeding felines ready for fighting. Aim to get the best of your little fur balls as you send them out into the world to cause hell. Expect various items, monsters, and jokes when it releases on Steam for £24.99 Make them babies! Gameplay Boy, where to start with Mewgenics, there are a lot of gameplay mechanics that are thrown at you all at once in the beginning. But with some time, you will come to understand them. Send cats out and beef them up and gain new skills/ passives. If they survive and once they return home - which you are able to do when reaching the end of a stage, they shall become retired and unable...

4Feb

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Nioh 3 – PS5 Review

Here I am checking out the latest release by Team Ninja, Nioh 3. So expect to be fending off infamous Yokai, all while aiding lords and being friends to spirits. I've been enjoying the Nioh games since the first, and I'm looking forward to seeing what the devs have cooked up this time. Maybe some influence from their other titles like, Rise of Ronin, or Wo Long, Who knows, but I am up for it. You are able to purchase the game on PlayStation for £64.99 or pick up the Digital Deluxe Edition for £94.99. Which nets you a few extra goodies, and season pass. Finally, if you don't want to drop that amount on a game you aren't even sure you will like, then why not check out Nioh 3's demo here. Gifs used may contain flashing images. Time Is A Funny Thing, Sometimes You Just Get Sent Back. Ga...

Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack – PS5 Review

9Dec

By MikeNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack – PS5 Review

Between 2019 and 2023, developer Gust released three games in the Atelier Ryza series. A trilogy that many believe really popularised the almost three-decade-old franchise. Now, Gust have compiled all three games into Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack! Each game, Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout DX, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy DX, and Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key DX includes lots of added content and all previously released DLC. Sounds like a bit of a big collection, right? This review will be using the PlayStation 5 version, which is available for purchase now! The bundle pack, priced at £73.99, contains all three titles for both PS4 and 5. Alternatively, you're able to purchase each separately at £32.99. R...

3Dec

By PaulNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Demonschool – PS5 Review

Demonschool first caught my attention and jumped onto my wishlist in June 2023, when it appeared on the Guerrilla Collective showcase. Back then it was slated for a 2023 release, which later became late 2024, and then late 2025. Well, Necrosoft Games have finished their development ritual, and Demonschool launched on 19th November. It's available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. Prices vary by store, up to £19.99, but there're introductory discounts into early December. School's Out, Demons Are In Faye is an overexcited demon hunter on her way to college on the island of Hensk. She's sure, thanks to an ancient prophecy, that demons, and the apocalypse, are coming to the island. Immediately upon arrival at the island, things become more complicate...

22Oct

By Ruddy Celestial1 Comment

Previews & Early Access

Frosthaven – PC Preview

Frosthaven is a RPG, Strategy game from Sanpshot Games. Fun fact, some of these developers actually worked on the X-COM games before forming Snapshot Games. Which greatly explains the RTS in a bird's eye view whole aesthetics. I have hundreds of hours under the X-COM flag. Besides at the very least a point-blank shot doesn't have a chance to completely miss. You must choose who to fight as from a list of six characters, but why did you choose the same character FOUR TIMES!!!!! The game is out now in Early Access on Steam. Which means this will be a nice little preview, rather then a full review. Being a multiplayer game, and to get a proper feel for it, I grabbed Thumb Culture's Stu, Kyle and Nathan, then headed on in. If you're specifically looking for my thoughts on the latest updat...