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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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It’s always dangerous for developers to take direct inspiration from something so distinctive. Star Overdrive is an open-world adventure from Caracal games. With a bright an airy location, it looks to evoke The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild quite directly but it falls short with on-foot traversal and […]

Star Overdrive – PS5 Review

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Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo comes from Brazilians Pocket Trap. It’s a search action game that delivers a lot of charm whilst trying to make combat and traversal very active. The genre’s well-trodden ground but this twist does push my buttons, despite the rising challenge delivering some tricky moments. The […]

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo – PS5 Review

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It’s something of a shame that there’s some wonderful throwback first-person-shooters that don’t quite escape the PC’s gravitational pull. Even when some do make it across, I often wonder about the quality of the ports and controllers just don’t have the precision of a mouse. With that in mind, I […]

Turbo Overkill – PS5 Review

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Aspyr’s been working hard at remastering Crystal Dynamics’ back catalogue. After the success of the Tomb Raider Remasters, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered is next in line. It’s one of those series I’ve merely glanced at over the years. Playing them in 2024 has made me […]

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered – ...

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In this climate of almost everything getting remastered, I was not expecting the Playstation 5 release of Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition to do a whole lot for me. I’d played the first game in the series and, whilst it did well to execute on some pretty obvious inspirations, I ran […]

Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition – PS5 Review

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I do love being impressed. In this job, almost everything is new to me but I never get tired of seeing new ideas work brilliantly. Coming from a single developer, Sam Enright has managed to pull together a visually impressive and cohesive universe whilst also providing a smart role-playing experience. […]

Beyond Galaxyland – PS5 Review

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I’m no Disney sicko but Mickey Mouse has found himself in more good games than most. The jug-eared mascot has particularly flourished in platformers and Disney Epic Mickey was received relatively kindly when it released on the Wii. 14 years later, a revitalised version has reached current consoles. Purple Lamp […]

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – PS5 Review

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There’s always a question of commerce versus preservation when remastered are involved. There will always be technical reasons why a game sees a re-release but how long does it to take before the classics are all dealt with? Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is not a classic. LucasArts’ original 2002 release […]

Star Wars: Bounty Hunter – PS5 Review

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Robin Hood’s had plenty of adaptations over the years but I’ve never found the fiction to be especially broad or interesting. It’s prime for a game plot with such simple things as a tyrant needing to be overthrown. Gangs of Sherwood is the latest take on Howard Pyle’s prince of […]

Gangs of Sherwood – PS5 Review

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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a chip off a very familiar block. I’m not sure how I feel about the term ‘boomer shooter’ but it is accurate in conveying a very specific first-person experience. I’m not a fan of the fiction but the setting certainly lends itself perfectly to a no-nonsense, […]

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – PS5 Review

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