Mike

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Mike gets all the racing games because he understands that stuff even though he doesn't drive.

It might not be new territory but StarBlade’s kickstarted project arrived last year on PC with the perspective of playing the bad guy. Now Playstation 4 owners have the chance to inhabit the mind and lair of a supervillain. Nefarious manages to have some real fun with it and executes […]

Nefarious – PS4 Review

September 16, 2018 in PS4 / Reviews tagged 2d platforming / combat / comedy / nefarious / shooting / starblade / villiany by Mike

Looking to harken back to an age of unlicensed rally games, Kylotonns have been released from the shackles of the WRC license to work on V-Rally 4, a throwback by name and design which, unfortunately, is not what you probably want. I missed the boat on the series so maybe […]

V-Rally 4 – PS4 Review

September 11, 2018 in PS4 / Reviews tagged arcade racer / gymkhana / kylotonns / rallying / v-rally 4 by Mike

In a World Cup year, it barely feels like football’s been away but, as August rolls around, the new season begins and Konami come out of the traps early in an effort to steal a tiny march on EA’s juggernaut. Whilst still seen by some as the purer sim, this […]

Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 – PS4 Review

September 4, 2018 in PS4 / Reviews tagged football / konami / pes productions / pro evolution soccer / sports by Mike

I can’t swim so the idea of being stranded under the sea is probably my ultimate nightmare. Narcosis, a narratively-driven horror from Honor Code, looks to deliver a claustrophobic tale of isolation and survival under the weight of many atmospheres of pressure. Sounds fun. Taking place exclusively underwater, a disaster […]

Narcosis – PS4 Review

August 28, 2018 in PS4 / Reviews tagged honor code / horror / narcosis / narratively-driven / spider crabs / survival / underwater by Mike

It seems like Codemasters have timed it well to release F1 2018 in the middle of the sport’s summer break. Liberty Media might be new to running the sport but the geniuses at play have had the license now for almost a decade. In that time, we’ve seen some great […]

F1 2018 – PS4 Review

August 22, 2018 in PS4 / Reviews tagged codemasters / f1 2018 / formula one / halo device / online multiplayer / racing by Mike

I’ve yet to reach souls saturation. There’s something oddly compelling in the way those games go about their business and, even the imitators that I expose myself to manage to do something right. Death’s Gambit is another one of those. Taking the themes of life and death, White Rabbit still […]

Death’s Gambit – PS4 Review

August 21, 2018 in PS4 / Reviews tagged 2d combat / 2d platforming / death's gambit / exploration / metroidvania / soulslike / white rabbit by Mike

I spent a lot of time on trains as a kid and, for that reason, I’ve got a fondness for that mode of travel. Tearing through the countryside or hurtling underground is quite a nice way to roll. Whilst I never really pondered getting behind the controls, games like Railfan […]

Train Sim World – PS4 Review

August 1, 2018 in PS4 / Reviews tagged dovetail games / protocol / rails / stations / time-keeping / train sim world / train simulator by Mike

A first-person puzzler with very clear inspirations, The Spectrum Retreat comes from Dan Smith Games. Founded by a BAFTA Young Game Developer winner, the studio’s first major effort looks to deliver a mysterious tale with mind-bending, colourful puzzles. The Spectrum Retreat takes place within a robot-staffed hotel. You must solve […]

The Spectrum Retreat – PS4 Review

July 17, 2018 in PS4 / Reviews tagged dan smith games / eploration / first-person puzzles / narrative driven / the spectrum retreat 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

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

A year on from an original PC release, Fabraz’s devilish platformer finds its way to current consoles with this updated release. Splattering its inspiration very much on the walls, Slime-san looks to entice new players with a tight, infuriating gauntlet. In essence, Slime-san is a challenging platformer in the vein […]

Slime-san – PS4 Review

June 23, 2018 in PS4 / Reviews tagged 2d / adventure / difficult / fabraz / platforming / retro / slime san by Mike

It’s difficult to tell how a team-based car combat will turn out. Onrush comes from the ashes of Evolution Studios who were once at the helm of the Motorstorm franchise. Some members of staff joined Codemasters who themselves have some pedigree with racing games. It seems like a good recipe […]

ONRUSH- PS4 Review

June 10, 2018 in PS4 / Reviews tagged aracde / codemasters / crashing / multiplayer / onrush / racing / team-based by Mike

The original Disco Dodgeball found some success as an enticing party game that lacked longevity. 82 Apps have returned with a rejigged version with some new features. Can the new coat of paint reinvigorate a title that ran out of steam? Disco Dodgeball Remix’s gameplay remains unchanged from the original. […]

Disco Dodgeball Remix – PS4 Review

May 28, 2018 in PS4 / Reviews tagged 82 apps / arcade / disco dodgeball remix / online multiplayer / party game by Mike