“A zombie outbreak (referred to as Zeek’s in the game) has wiped out civilisation as we know it, and now it is up to you and your fellow humans to restore the human race to its rightful place at the top of the food chain. HumanitZ, by publisher indie.io and developer “Yodubzz Studios”, is quoted on its
Published by Koei Tecmo and developed by Team Ninja, the Nioh series debuted in 2017 and received critical acclaim, and the prequel game, 2020’s Nioh 2, carried that momentum even further and improved the gameplay. They’re best described as Soulslike games due to their intense, challenging, and punishing gameplay. In 2026, the franchise evolves
“Vampires, Bloodlord Rising” is the latest title from developer Mehuman Games and publisher Toplitz Productions. The latter has some outstanding titles to their name, so I was excited to jump in, with the developer describing this title as “In this dark, open world adventure, you awaken as a vampire lord.
The job of a Witcher is never done, and neither is the plight of the charismatic bard, Dandelion. Whilst Geralt attends to the battling of various beasties and solving of many a magical mystery, his charming sidekick tends to prefer weaving words of the Witcher’s adventures. Here’s where Reigns: The
In 2019, after years of publishing the Dark Souls series, Bandai Namco Entertainment released Code Vein, their own take on a soulslike, which I personally enjoyed. In parts, it essentially felt like an anime Dark Souls. Now, nearly seven years later, Bandai Namco Entertainment is back with Code Vein II.
‘Dynasty Warriors: Origins Vision of Four Heroes’ DLC is the latest instalment from Koei Tecmo Games. A brief overview from the developer site describes Dynasty Warriors: Origins as a journey that ‘focuses on the unfilled dreams of four unsung heroes: Zhang Jiao, Dong Zhuo, Yung Shao and Lu Bu”. Dynasty
‘Netherworld Covenant’ is a top-down, souls-like/rogue-like game brought to you by the team over at MadGoat Game Studio. Without heavily leaning into either category, we are placed right between the punishment of a combat and parrying mechanics and the repetition of a rogue, I am happy to report, though not
The time has come to freshen up the grip tape, tighten the truck bolts, and grease those bearings as we flip-trick our way into our next grind in the oddly brilliant Skate Story. Developed by Sam Eng and published by Devlover Digital, Skate Story backside board-slides its way onto Steam
The Monster Hunter series began all the way back in 2004, putting players in the shoes of hunters to track down and battle monsters, and to use their body parts as resources. Monster Hunter became an instant classic and one of Capcom’s most successful franchises. The games are best known
KAKU: Ancient Seal, which originally released on Steam on the 12th of July 2024, is now coming to the PlayStation 5, bringing its open-world action-adventure experience to console players. The game stands out for its challenging boss fights, dynamic combat, and a mix of exploration, puzzles, and character progression. How
The Tales of series began in 1995 with Tales of Phantasia on the Super Famicom. Currently, there are 17 games in the main series, plus various spinoffs and crossovers with other properties, as well as a few anime adaptations. Bandai Namco has been revisiting old games in the series and
‘Second Sun’, by Grey Wolf Entertainment and published by Iceberg Interactive, reminds me of old-school dungeon-crawling adventure games. It harkens back to a time when games like the Elder Scrolls series were in their prime. Second Sun feels like a nostalgic throwback to early RPGs, finding its stride in looter-shooter
It’s been over a decade since Sacred 2: Fallen Angel first rolled out its sprawling world of Ancaria, a blend of swords, sorcery, and unapologetic eccentricity. Now, developers Ascaron / THQ Nordic have applied their own Ancaria magic and given life to Sacred 2 once more. The Sacred 2 Remaster,
A year after the release of the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, a decision many of us found strange, given that Square Enix skipped straight to the third game, the company has now followed up by going back to the beginning with the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake.
Persona 3 Reload was my first foray into the absolute banger JRPG Persona 3. The OG game was released on PlayStation 2 in 2006. Last year, Persona 3 Reload was released on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X| S. Now, ATLUS and P Studio’s stylish remake has finally made
Nickelodeon has had its share of long-running, iconic animated series and a massive roster of games, from racers and brawlers to adventure titles. They’ve never done something quite like Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny, though. A loving tribute to not only Nicktoons we know and love, but also TabletopRPGs
Blizzard Entertainment is back with an early look at the upcoming World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion. Thanks to the team at Blizzard, I had the opportunity to explore the Alpha build, which showcased the new campaign, the highly anticipated housing system, and a range of fresh and reimagined features.
Season 10, the ‘Season of Infernal Chaos’, is live now in Blizzard’s illustrious Diablo IV, and it brings mild differences that surprisingly bring big fun to the land of Sanctuary. Here are my thoughts and opinions on this season so far as the local MKAU Diablo IV connoisseur. The veil
‘Digimon Story: Time Stranger’, the latest in the Digimon Story series, offers a fresh entry point for newcomers with a standalone story. Developed by Media Vision and published by BANDAI NAMCO, this story-based RPG focuses on turn-based battles and stat-driven Digivolution. As someone introduced to Digimon through the original Tamagotchi
Skygard Arena, developed by Gemelli Games and published by Gemelli Games and SpaceJazz, is a fantasy turn-based tactical game where players lead a squad of customisable Champions through challenging story missions or competitive multiplayer battles. Command your team to capture objectives, gather resources, and unleash powerful spells. It combines deep
Developed by White Owls Inc. and published by Cult Games as an exciting collaboration between famous game developers Suda51 and Swery65, ‘Hotel Barcelona’ is a 2.5D side-scrolling, dungeon-crawling, RPG game that is both somehow creepy and charming. Filling a void I had in a time while I wait for certain
‘Perennial Order’ is a 2D plant horror with challenging one-hit death combat. Developed and published by Gardenfiend Games and SOEDESCO, Perennial Order presents an atmospheric Dark Age world infested by nature-inspired horrors. Set in an ambient world overtaken by natural monsters, Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush
So you want to hear a story, eh? Let’s talk about Borderlands 4, the newest entry in Gearbox Software and 2K Games’ iconic first-person looter shooter series. As a veteran vault hunter, I’ve followed new and returning characters across the universe, looting and shooting my way against all incoming threats.
The China Hero Project is an initiative established by PlayStation to mentor and support Chinese developers, helping them bring their games to life and reach a broader global audience. The next game to be released as part of this initiative is Lost Soul Aside, developed by Ultizero Games and published
Do you feel like dungeon crawling as a Stalker who also happens to serve as a piece of eye candy? If that sounds interesting to you then look no further because you’re in the right place. ‘Dungeon Stalkers’ is a PvEvP, extraction RPG where players take on the role of
I was only a year old in 1994 and two in 1995, so I missed the little title by the name of ‘DOOM’ when it first entered the scene. A few years later, though, I finally got my hands on id Software’s classic, courtesy of my Dad’s PC, and was
Developer Superkami brought Sengoku Dynasty to PC on the 7th November 2024. It is now making its debut on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 with Publisher Toplitz Productions. Superkami are no beginners in the field, with several titles under their belt, even with another new release this month called
You’re invited to enter a magical new world featuring portals and oxygenation! ‘Grand Emprise 2: Portals Apart’ is a single-player, fantasy, action survival game with a focus on crafting and travelling via portals to different mystical worlds. Developed by Tbjbu2 and published in collaboration with GrabTheGames, Grand Emprise 2 is
It’s been nearly two decades since Titan Quest first transported players to the sun-drenched shores and monster-infested ruins of Ancient Greece. Now, in 2025, Titan Quest II has entered Early Access, reborn under the direction of Grimlore Games, the studio behind Spellforce 3, and published by THQ Nordic. This sequel
Back in early 2023, Wild Hearts was released with bold ambitions: a direct rival to Monster Hunter, built around elemental monsters, feudal Japan-inspired biomes, and a unique, gadget-driven combat system known as “Karakuri.” MKAU’s PS5 review at the time praised its creative mechanics and the visual scale of its Kemono
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