time trial

I’ve played a few of these precise, 3D platformers over the years. I can’t say I’ve found a truly bad one but the biggest metric for success tends to rest on the patience of the person playing. The Confinement is the latest attempt to deliver a quick-fire adrenalin rush from […]

The Confinement – PS5 Review

April 25, 2026 in PS5 / Reviews tagged 3d / futuristic / mr. dev studio / obstacle course / online leaderboards / parkour / precision platformer / the confinement / the floor is lava / time trial by Mike

Whilst I watched a lot of Motorsport, drifting’s not really something I click with. Sure, getting sideways looks cool and disciplined but I’ve never seen it as efficient. That said, in the right set of circumstances, I’ll burn rubber on virtual tarmac. JDM: Japanese Drift Master is picking an obvious […]

JDM: Japanese Drift Master – PS5 Review

February 10, 2026 in PS5 / Reviews tagged dragon run / gaming factory / japan / jdm japanese drift master / manga / open-world racing game / sushi delivery / time trial / touge by Mike

Arcade rallying seems to be making a comeback. Whilst titles like Old School Rally specifically aim for that 90’s vibe, Rally Arcade Classics aims for something slightly more modern. Netk2 Games are at the helm and what they’ve delivered is an addictive, compelling racer. It does initially seem light on […]

Rally Arcade Classics – PS5 Review

September 9, 2025 in PS5 / Reviews tagged drifting / group b / legally distinct hatchbacks / netk2games / point to point / racing / rally arcade classics / rallying / stages / time trial by Mike

It’s been really nice seeing the explosion of retro re-releases hitting the market. I spent a lot of time as a kid playing older games and, now with the benefit of hindsight, it’s been interesting to revisit them. I’m not convinced many of the CPC games I used to play […]

Top Racer Collection – PS5 Review

March 9, 2024 in PS5 / Reviews tagged custom cups / gremlin interactive / online multiplayer / qubyte interactive / racing / SNES / space / time trial / top gear / top racer collection / world tour by Mike

There was something about Overpass I just didn’t get on with. I love the idea of a more serious, obstacle-based racer but the feel of the game just felt off and I couldn’t get to grips with it. Well, Neopica’s taking another crack at the series and Overpass 2 does […]

Overpass 2 – PS5 Review

October 19, 2023 in PS5 / Reviews tagged atv / hill climb / neopica / obstacle course / off road / overpass 2 / racing / rock bouncer / time trial / trials / utv by Mike

MotoGP might still be the greatest sport I never watch. Since it was bumped off free-to-air TV, I’ve barely stayed current with it, although it’s been intriguing to keep an eye on it since Valentino Rossi moved towards team ownership and Mark Marquez injures himself into a sad decline. I […]

MotoGP 23 – PS5 Review

June 15, 2023 in PS5 / Reviews tagged championship / milestone / moto2 / moto3 / motogp 23 / motorcycles / motorsport / online multiplayer / time trial by Mike

Timing is everything with sports titles and TT Isle of Man : Ride on the Edge 3 has managed to land right in the middle of the road racing season. With the marquee event mere weeks away, Raceward Studios has produced a challenging and rewarding racer that makes the Isle […]

TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 – ...

May 11, 2023 in PS5 / Reviews tagged conor cummins / ian hutchinson / michael dunlop / motorsport / online multiplayer / public roads / raceward studios / racing / time trial / tt isle of man ride on the edge 3 by Mike

All good things have to end and Kylotonn’s stint with the World Rally Championship license is coming to a conclusion. As a swansong, WRC Generations consolidates all the previous content under one tidy package. Whilst they’re not pushing the boat out, there is plenty here to admire and, with the […]

WRC Generations – PS5 Review

November 6, 2022 in PS5 / Reviews tagged co-op / kylotonn / motorsport / online multiplayer / racing / rally / split screen / time trial / wrc generations by Mike

It’s been a long while since I reviewed Dakar 18. I found that game to be ambitious but really difficult to breach with some clumsy navigational tools and a game that didn’t look all that hot. Time has passed and now Saber Interactive Porto have delivered a follow-up. It’s a […]

Dakar Desert Rally – PS5 Review

October 9, 2022 in PS5 / Reviews tagged dakar desert rally / motorsport / navigation / online multiplayer / orienteering / rallying / saber interactive porto / saudi arabia / time trial by Mike

I don’t think I’ve seen a motorsport as unpredictable as MotoGP in the last couple of years. Even without the pandemic, Marc Márquez’s self-inflicted arm injury has led to a genuine power vacuum at the top of motorcycle racing. Combine this with Valentino Rossi’s retirement and you have a grid […]

MotoGP 22 – PS5 Review

May 2, 2022 in PS5 / Reviews tagged career mode / grand prix / historical / milestone / moto2 / moto3 / motogp / motorcycles / motorsport / racing / time trial by Mike

It’s been a while since a proper one of these. Gran Turismo 7 is Polyphony’s Digital’s return to the mainline series and effectively celebrates the 25th anniversary of a very specific product. With that comes a lot of familiarity but a few new tweaks that do add some flavour to […]

Gran Turismo 7 – PS5 Review

March 9, 2022 in PS5 / Reviews tagged cars / digital polyphony / drifting / driving / gran turismo 7 / online multiplayer / racing / rallying / time trial by Mike

I must admit it’s nice to see sport get back to some kind of normality in 2021. The calendar is mostly full these days and the mass cancellations of last year have been curtailed somewhat. With that in mind, it’s time to check out WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship. […]

WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship – PS5 Review

September 8, 2021 in PS5 / Reviews tagged group b / historical / kylotonn / motorsport / off road / racing / rallying / time trial / wrc 10 fia world rally championship by Mike