‘Police: Shootout’, developed by Games Incubator and Hypnotic Ants, is a turn-based, first-person shooter, a bizarre combination indeed. Here, you must step into the footsteps of a cop and make all the hard decisions, some harder than you may realise. The story has a decent premise. You play as our
SEGA’s ‘The Like a Dragon’ franchise (formerly known as Yakuza in the West) developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is known for its large cast of colourful characters with diverse personalities, and one of the biggest standouts since the original game is Goro Majima. He was introduced in the original
If you walked into a kitchen where publishers Koei Tecmo and developers Omega Force were preparing a meal primarily consisting of ‘Dynasty Warriors’ and ‘Samurai Warriors’ as the key ingredients, then sprinkled in some herbs and spices reminiscent of ‘Hades’ and ‘Vampire Survivors’, you would get ‘Warriors Abyss’. Shadow-dropped last
It’s time to step aside, Tiger Woods. I’m here, and I’m going to steal the show, or so I think. HB Studios and 2K Games have teamed up again to bring us another year of the ‘PGA Tour’, with this year getting the name ‘PGA Tour 2K25’. This year has
Published by Dr. Kucho! Games and developed by Astrolabe Games, Moons of Darsalon is a retro-themed 2D side-scrolling indie game that takes some inspiration from similar games such as Lemmings and Oddworld. It was originally released on PC in 2023 and is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One,
The swamps in the Deep South are murky but awfully inviting. Compulsion Games, creators of ‘We Happy Few’ and ‘Contrast’, two games I dug into myself, have created such a magical world in their newest project, ‘South Of Midnight’, set to release in April 2025. A tale set in the
‘Dynasty Warriors’, published by Koei and developed by Omega Force originally began as a fighting game on the original PlayStation, in 1997. The sequel, however, became a hack-and-slash action game and created the ‘Musou’ gameplay style, meaning ‘1 vs 1000’, with players taking on large hordes of enemies. It remained
Sniper Elite Resistance is the latest instalment in the Sniper Elite franchise from the team over at Rebellion. This time around you don’t play as our series favourite, Karl Fairburne, instead, you take on the role of a British SOE agent named Harry Hawker, and you have one mission; to
The original Gimmick!, made by Sunsoft was released on the Famicom in 1992, then on its Western counterpart, the NES a year later. It was a lesser-known 2D side-scrolling platformer, but an entertaining, addictive and challenging game for those who played it. It was also highly praised by industry legends,
What a surprising year I have had! Who would have thought I would be into turn-based strategy or tactical games? 2023 Stace, definitely would not have guessed it but in 2024 I have really embraced genres I wouldn’t normally be excited to get because of games like ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’.
Getting older comes with the benefit of experience. Unfortunately, some experiences you felt when you were younger may be harder to capture now. I still remember my goosebumps when first experiencing a ‘Final Fantasy’ game. Recapturing that feeling happens less now, but when the experience hits, I sit up and
When Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was first announced, I was a little worried that it would end up in the same pile as another bad movie-based game using the Indiana Jones name for a quick cash grab, but boy, was I wrong. Developed by MachineGames and published by
Who doesn’t love a theme park? Even the not-so-inclined, there are always things to look at and a buzz in the air. Having not gone to an actual theme park in a long while, I jumped into ‘Planet Coaster 2’ by Frontier Developments, with a crack of the knuckles, ready
Published by Ultimate Games S.A. and developed by Games Incubator, ‘Pets Hotel’ is a simulation game that puts players in charge of a hotel looking after various pets. Pets Hotel was originally released on PC in 2023 and is now available on Xbox Series X|S. In Pets Hotel, players can
Have you been trying to find a single-player role-playing game to fill that little itchy spot in your gaming titles but can’t seem to find something to sink some time into, well developers BioWare and Electronic Arts have you covered with the fourth instalment into the Dragon Age series with
In 2015, Square Enix with developer Dontnod Entertainment (now known as Don’t Nod Entertainment SA) introduced Life is Strange, an interactive RPG game that introduced Max Caulfield and Chloe Price who have since become gaming icons. The original game won various awards and received a prequel, a remaster, spinoffs, and
Even as a kid, I was obsessed with animals; everything great and small. I read all my grandma’s National Graphics magazines and would lay on her carpet watching David Attenborough documentaries on a lazy Sunday, hanging onto every word coming out of his mouth. ‘Empire Of The Ants’, developed by
“Suppose that makes us, a necessary evil…. “- Felix. There are always two sides to war. Even when you are on the side of ‘good’ you are still, like the new character Sev so elegantly puts it, a ‘necessary evil’. ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ developed by Treyarch and
Poland-based indie development studio, Gaming Factory, has recently released Puppet House, a puzzle-horror game with a hint of thriller, and it aims to keep you on your toes as you play. If you have an unreasonable fear of dolls being possessed, then this title is definitely for you. Stepping into
In 2011, Sega released Sonic Generations which stood out as one of the better Sonic the Hedgehog games during a time when the franchise was known for its terrible games than the good ones. It was praised by critics and mixed the classic and modern versions of the Blue Blur,
Are you one of the lucky people who grew up watching Predator movies and thought how could I be one of the predators or one of the poor humans running around with the predators? Well, thanks to Iconic and Sony Interactive Entertainment you can do this and it’s just as
Thanks to Steel City Interactive and Deep Silver boxing fans can rejoice as we have finally been blessed with another boxing game. I’ve been super keen to sink my teeth into this title because at the moment there are no current boxing games and I’m stuck doing the “Stand &
Published by Devolver Digital, known for taking the most unique of titles under their wings, Nomada Studio, creators of one of my fave indie titles ‘GRIS’, brings you their newest creation, ‘Neva’. Similar to the stylings of anime, ‘Princess Mononoke’, this 2D platformer is an epic adventure of a girl
If you enjoy anime as much as I do and want to play it in videogame form, wait no longer as I bring you Metaphor: ReFantazio. Developed by ATLUS and Published by SEGA, now sit back and I’ll tell you a tale of when the humans attacked. Enter the captivating
*Cracks fingers in preparation* It has been almost a year since I have dived back into the Bethesda title, ‘Starfield’. You can find my original review here, but upon reflection, I was probably generous with my base review. Starfield did not entice me to stay as long as any of
It’s another year therefore it’s another season and that means it’s time for NHL 25 which is based on the current National Hockey League season. EA has been doing some great work in the sporting titles, and for a person who loves sports titles, it has had me excited. NHL
Readers of my reviews will know I love a good puzzle game after all my game of the year for 2023 was one, so when I was handed The House of Da Vinci 3, not only did it pique my interest, but I wondered why I hadn’t heard of it
Mickey Mouse, created by the late great Walt Disney, has been one of the biggest pop culture icons and the face of Disney since 1928. Amongst the various media he has appeared in, he also has a long history in video games, including some big hitters such as Castle of
Football fans, it’s that time of the year, and we can all rejoice because Electronic Arts has released their latest football title, EA Sports FC 25. I’ve been eagerly waiting for this title since attending the media event earlier in the year on behalf of MKAU Gaming, and now I’ve
If you’re craving the thrill of solving real-life cases without the actual risks, 112 Operator is your game. Developed by Jutsu Games and published by Ultimate Games S.A., this simulation game offers a realistic experience of managing emergency services. Sit back, enjoy, and immerse yourself in the action. In 112
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