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Since handing over the reins to Kylotonn, the WRC series has been on something of an upward trend. The sport’s been well-handled without necessarily stepping into something truly spectacular. WRC 8 hopes to change all that with some new features, smart decisions and more reasons to race from point to […]

WRC 8 – PS4 Review

5 Sep, 2019 in PS4 / Reviews tagged kylotonn / local multiplayer / online multiplayer / point to point / racing / time trial / world rally championship / wrc 8 by Mike

It seems like sitting at your console is the only way to add some excitement in Formula 1. Mercedes are being dominant with Hamilton looking to cement another driver’s title. For a slight bit of escapism, Codemasters’ yearly series has hit shelves. Finally somebody the chance to overtake with Robert […]

F1 2019 – PS4 Review

1 Jul, 2019 in PS4 / Reviews tagged codemasters / f1 2019 / ferrari / formula 1 / formula 2 / lewis hamilton / max verstappen / mercedes / racing / sebastian vettel / time trial by Mike

Codemasters have been producing racing games for decades now and it’s fair to say they’ve managed to carve out a reputation as a safe pair of hands. 2015’s DiRT Rally was a foray back into the rugged wilds of rallying without flashbacks and delivering a stern driving challenge. Now a […]

DiRT Rally 2.0 – PS4 Review

27 Feb, 2019 in PS4 / Reviews tagged codemasters / dirt rally 2.0 / phil mills / racing / rallycross / rallying / time trial by Mike

As I get older in life, I’m starting to wonder if I’ll ever crack a really tough platformer. That doesn’t stop me trying but I often question my reflexes and patience. Along comes Almost There: The Platformer, a game by Bony Yousuf with an aesthetic reminiscent of the earlier years […]

Almost There: The Platformer – PS4 Review

25 Feb, 2019 in PS4 / Reviews tagged 2d / almost there the platformer / blades / blocks / bony yousuf / challenging / spikes / time trial by Mike

I’ll be honest, I’ve not had a good time with Road Rash homages. Pixel Dash Studios and EQ Games’ Road Redemption is probably the one I’ve had the most exposure to but now I have a chance to play it. It’s been out on the PC since last year and […]

Road Redemption – PS4 Review

14 Nov, 2018 in PS4 / Reviews tagged combat / EQ games / pixeldash studios / racing / road rash / road redemption / roguelite / time trial by Mike

I feel like I’ve heard about plenty of Rollcage successors but GRIP‘s certainly the first one to come to my attention. Having not played much of the inspiration (beyond a PC Zone demo disc), I don’t really come to GRIP with a significant point of reference. Despite this, the premise […]

GRIP – PS4 Review

3 Nov, 2018 in PS4 / Reviews tagged caged element / combat / deathmatch / duels / futuristic / grip / racing / time trial by Mike

Okay, you don’t tend to see many kart racers arrive to console, these days. When they do, they tend to be love letters to a brand or series. This is Nickelodeon’s fourth time to the track. Back in 2000, the characters of that game definitely sat well with the last […]

Nickelodeon Kart Racers – PS4 Review

30 Oct, 2018 in PS4 / Reviews tagged game mill interactive / hey arnold / kart racer / nickelodeon kart racers / rugrats / spongebob squarepants / teenage mutant ninja turtles / time trial by Mike

The Dakar Rally is, along with the Isle of Man TT, one of the last motorsport challenges I see coming from a by-gone era. It’s probably the greatest test of endurance within rallying and Bigmoon Entertainment have decided to represent the challenge. Not many companies take up the opportunity with […]

Dakar 18 – PS4 Review

5 Oct, 2018 in PS4 / Reviews tagged bigmoon entertainment / dakar 18 / motorsport / racing / rally raid / time trial by Mike

A summer of sport brings with it many highlights. A World Cup is well under way, Wimbledon is days old and now the Tour de France is just around the corner. Once again, Cyanide studio are at the helm of the premier cycling tour. This latest instalment is attempting to […]

Tour de France 2018 – PS4 Review

4 Jul, 2018 in PS4 / Reviews tagged cyanide studio / cycling / doping / racing / sport / time trial / tour de france by Mike

The majority of Milestone’s output tends to be restrained by official licenses so I’m always interested in when they decide to venture into original territory. It’s not exactly new for them as they have previously dabbled with the Ride series but, whilst that may appear a little sterile, GRAVEL appears […]

GRAVEL – PS4 Review

4 Mar, 2018 in PS4 / Reviews tagged GRAVEL / milestone / off road / racing / rally / time trial by Mike

Coming from one-man effort Romans I XVI Gaming, Tiles is quick-fire puzzler that’s simple to grasp. Coming to consoles almost a year after a steam release, this stripped back brain-teaser is hoping to garner new fans with co-op and a map editor as part of the package. Your objective is […]

Tiles – PS4 Review

24 Feb, 2018 in PS4 / Reviews tagged co-op / puzzles / romans i xvi gaming / tiles / time trial by Mike

Road Rage is, like the name suggests, attempting to recapture the magic of Road Rash. There’s been a couple of efforts to recreate it but they haven’t quite succeeded. Dutch indie outfit Team 6 are the latest to try their hand at revitalising a classic formula. Can this really be […]

Road Rage – PS4 Review

22 Nov, 2017 in PS4 / Reviews tagged open world / racing / road rage / team6 / time trial / vehicle combat by Mike