Reviews

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Wild Hearts S (Nintendo Switch 2) – Review

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

Crosswind (Steam) – Preview

Dear god, I love me some Survival games. What I want to love more are pirate games, but lately I’ve been let down by them. Not mentioning any names, but pirate games generally don’t live up to the likes of great television media such as ‘Black Sails’, ‘Pirates of the

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SOMA (Nintendo Switch 2) – Review

 It’s been more than a decade since I used to enjoy watching YouTubers freak out while playing ‘Amnesia: The Dark Descent’, a game that revolutionised the horror genre for many people, including myself. Then, in 2015, Frictional Games released their next game, ‘Soma’, one I sadly never got around

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The Drifter (Steam) – Review

There’s something that continuously draws us back to old/retro games. Is it nostalgia? Is it wanting to relive the memories? Did we love the storyline? Maybe the somewhat now dated graphics and the soundtrack kept our blood pumping as we eagerly awaited the next boss battle or the revealing of

7.5

GORN 2 (PS VR2) – Review

The wait is finally over for the survivors of the ‘Gorn’ arena, ‘Gorn 2’ has officially arrived for PSVR2. The original developer’s Free Lives have returned, and this time, they’ve brought fellow developers Cortopia along with them to deliver the blood-soaked, adrenaline-fueled sequel ‘Gorn 2’, published by Devolver Digital. With

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Mycopunk (Steam) – Review

Assemble your crew and suit up to rid the galaxy of a deadly planet-wide fungal catastrophe. Devolver Digital and Pigeons at Play present to us their latest creation, ‘Mycopunk’. A first-person, unsophisticated, co-op shooter that delivers a feeling quite similar to Deep Rock Galactic with its witty punchlines and unique

7.5

Ready Or Not (Xbox Series X) – Review

 Ready or Not has finally made its way to Xbox Series X, bringing its intense, tactical SWAT-style gameplay from PC to console players. Developed by VOID Interactive, this gritty first-person shooter throws you into the role of an elite police unit tasked with handling high-risk situations from hostage rescues

7.5

Cartoon Survivor (Steam) – Review

Cartoon Survivor is a mobile game released in 2015 and now making its way to Steam on 3rd July 2025 from Developers Spunge Games Pty Ltd from Brisbane, Australia. With twelve mobile games under their belt and this being their fourth PC title release, they are no stranger to the

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Superman (Movie) – Review

Ever since he first graced the pages of Action Comics #1 in 1938, Superman has been one of the most recognised names in not only comic book history, but also television and cinema. He is a pop culture icon and the face of the superhero genre. Even with all the

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Len’s Island (Steam) – Review

Flow Studio from Brisbane, Australia, brought their debut game, Len’s Island, to Steam Early Access in November 2021. As of June 19, 2025, it has released update 1.0 and left Early Access. Published in partnership with Fireshine Games, known for titles such as Core Keeper, Shadows of Doubt, Sniper Elite:

Rogue Point (Steam) – Preview

Welcome to ‘Rogue Point’, a 4-player cooperative shooter where precision, planning and teamwork take centre stage. Developed by Crowbar Collective and published by Team17, this tactical rougelite challenges squads to work together to form an elite unit. The aim of the game is to execute high-risk missions in a constantly

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Crime Simulator (Steam) – Review

Crime Simulator throws you straight into the deep end of the criminal underworld, fresh out of jail and drowning in debt. Developed by CookieDev and published by Ultimate Games S.A. and PlayWay S.A., this gritty stealth-action title challenges you to pull off some low and high-stakes heists alone or with

6.5

God Of Weapons (Xbox Series X) – Review

Indie Developers Archmage Labs bring their second title to the market. A small team from Hanoi, Vietnam, previously developed Lair of Noctorus. Released 12th June 2025, ‘God of Weapons’ is now available on Xbox Series S|X and Xbox One. You have to ascend the tower of Zhor in this rogue-lite

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