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Atari have been doing a lot with their old properties. We’ve seen Yars Rising transplant the gameplay of Yars Revenge into a search action game and now it’s Adventure’s time to get a modernised effort. Adventure of Samsara bears very little resemblance to the 1980 classic. Ilex Games have been […]

Adventure of Samsara – PS5 Review

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I’m not one to buy into soulslike fatigue. I think, as long as the execution is good, I will persevere with it. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is an effort from Chinese developer Lenzee. It has it’s own twists on the blueprint with some solid level design. Unfortunately, it also frustrates me […]

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers – PS5 Review

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It’s not often an indie series undergoes a change of a developer. The original Wizard of Legend gained a passionate following, partly due to the immense variety that was on offer. For the sequel, Dead Mage have taken the reins. The variety has taken a hit with the new visual […]

Wizard of Legend 2 – PS5 Review

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When I looked at a trailer for VED, I wondered if it would be for me. I saw dice rolls in an RPG setting and slightly baulked at the idea of reviewing it. Thankfully, VED is an interesting mix of turn-based action with a heavy narrative focused around the discovery […]

VED – PS5 Review

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Graven is certainly aiming at a specific inspiration. A first-person shooter set in a dark fantasy world, it looks to scratch that Hexxen itch. Slipgate Ironworks and 3D Realms are waist-deep in the genre but, even with all that experience, the Playstation 5 port remains troubled. Let’s get the bad […]

Graven – PS5 Review

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Funny how things come full circle. When the original Lords of the Fallen arrived in 2014, the soulslike sub-genre was not really a consideration. As one of the first to try their hand at From Software’s formula, the game stumbled into mediocrity. Almost a decade and a troublesome development later, […]

Lords of the Fallen – PS5 Review

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I do love a good souls-like but there is a sense that taking them into the second dimension can limit combat and exploration. There’s no shortage of triers and Third Sphere Game Studios are the latest to give the stripped down experience a shot. Released on steam in January, a […]

Watcher Chronicles – PS5 Review

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Alwa’s Legacy comes from Elden Pixels after a successful kickstarter and a 2020 PC release. It was well received for its focus on exploration and interesting tweaks on player traversal. Metroidvania’s might be commonplace on game stores but it’s been a while since one strayed across my path. Thankfully, this […]

Alwa’s Legacy – PS4 Review

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Spellbreak is the latest online-only battle royale contender to take on Fortnite and is out now on PSN as a free-to-play title.  It comes from Boston-based devs Proletariat Inc and is a cross-play title which allows you to continue your progress across the various formats (including the Nintendo Switch). The obvious comparison […]

Spellbreak – PS4 Gameplay

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