All Reviews

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SkateBIRD (Playstation 5) – Review

Published and developed by indy studio Glass Bottom Games, ‘SkateBIRD’ is a skateboarding simulation game similar to the Tony Hawk series, except with players taking control of a literal bird riding a skateboard the size of a Tech Deck instead of a pro skater. The game’s plot tells the story

Synapse (PS VR2) – Preview

This week I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have been able to get hands-on with the upcoming PlayStation VR2 exclusive, Synapse. Synapse is the landmark next-generation VR action-shooter from nDreams, the award-winning team behind Fracked, Phantom: Covert Ops, Far Cry VR: Dive into Insanity, and the eagerly anticipated Ghostbusters: Rise of

7

Everdream Valley (Playstation 5) – Review

Everdream Valley is a charming farm adventure simulator, developed by Mooneaters, and produced by Untold Tales and VARSAV Studios. Everdream Valley mixes simulation and a little magic in this very pleasant farming experience. This is the Polish developer’s first project and ticks a lot of the boxes needed for a

9

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – Review

It’s been 3 years since our last outing with Cal Kestis in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Finally, it’s time to reunite with the gang in another starship-cruising action-adventure in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Respawn Entertainment teamed up again with Electronic Arts and Lucasfilm Games to take us to a

8.5

GORN (PS VR2) – Review

Gladiators, are you ready? Things have GORN crazy on PSVR2 as the ludicrously violent gladiator simulator GORN makes its way onto the platform. GORN is the extremely violent VR gladiator simulator, made by Free Lives, the developers behind Broforce, and published by Devolver Digital. Featuring a unique, fully physics-driven combat

8

Ship Graveyard Simulator – Review

‘Ship Graveyard Simulator’ is a first-person sim where you dismantle parts of ships for scrap. Developed by Games Incubator and published by PlayWay S.A as well as Games Incubator, released originally on the PC in November 2021, it has now made it to the PS5. Like some other simulator games,

9

After The Fall (PS VR2) – Review

It’s Launch Season for the new PS VR2, and I’ve gotta say, this past week has been the most fun I’ve had in the VR space in quite some time. I’ve been totally chilled to my core this week and already finding it difficult to contain the excitement of being

9

Tentacular (PS VR2) – Review

With the launch of the new Playstation VR2 headset comes a plethora of new VR experiences to get absorbed in, and this past week I’ve been able to get my slimy tentacles on Tentacular. Tentacular, created by Firepunchd Games UG and published by Devovler Digital, originally released on 24th March

9

Wild Hearts (Playstation 5) – Review

Thanks to Koei Tecmo and Electronic Arts, we’ve been checking out their newest action-adventure, role-playing game, ‘Wild Hearts’ set in a fantasy world inspired by Feudal Japan called Azuma. Players will play as a hunter in the land of Azuma and after a short introduction to controls, you are able

10

Hitman 3: Freelancer – Review

Hitman 3 is a franchise I love. I can sink so many hours into the game, finding new ways to finish missions, or taking on silly goals like knocking everyone on the level out. Well, IO Interactive has done it again by releasing the Freelancer mode, which brings a whole

9.5

GRIS (Playstation 5) – Review

2018’s GRIS, by Nomada, is a beautifully made and well-received indie title. Fortunately, for the masses, it has been rereleased for Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X as a 4th-year anniversary celebration of its success. This upgraded edition boasts new console-specific upgrades such as; Xbox Series S: 2K 120FPS Xbox

5

New Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja – Review

Arcade games were likely the first introduction to video games for people up until the mid-1990s, and this includes me. The cabinets would attract all sorts of groups of kids, teens, and adults, furiously dishing out coins for deep runs into notoriously difficult games. Mr. Nutz Studio is bringing that

9

Broken Pieces (Playstation 5) – Review

Broken Pieces follows the story of Elise, a woman trapped in a sort of Groundhog Day, however, everyone else has vanished, including her music-creating partner, Pierre. Elise, with her cassette player, trusty pistol, and magic storm stone, must venture out to uncover why this quaint French coastal town of Saint-Exil

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Valkyrie Elysium (Playstation 5) – Review

Valkyrie Elysium is the fifth installment of the Valkyrie series published by Square Enix, but this time developed by Soleil, who brought us Ninjala and Samurai Jack: Battle Through time. With a new developer, Valkyrie Elysium plays a bit differently from its predecessors, playing as more of a hack-and-slash. The

7.5

Session: Skate Sim – Review

The wait is finally over. Session: Skate Sim has released its full version, with new features added, some removed, and DLC and future updates to come. Is this the game/sim you are looking for in your future virtual skate endeavors? Let’s find out. Developed by crea-ture Studios Inc., Session: Skate

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The Last Of Us Part I – Review

Originally released back in 2013 on the Playstation 3, then remastered again in 2014 for the PlayStation 4. The Last of Us is back for a third time, this time in 2022 for the Playstation 5 with The Last of Us Part 1. So what’s different this time around? The

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Cult Of The Lamb – Review

Have you ever wanted to start a cult? Well, in ‘Cult of the Lamb’ you get to do just that! From Developers, Massive Monster, and publishers Devolver Digital, Cult of the Lamb is the single-player, action-adventure cult simulator you have been waiting for. Destroy your enemies, sacrifice your worshippers or

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