Author: Henry Yu
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor: The Force is Strong With This One – PS5 Review
Following the release of the impressive Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order by EA’s Respawn Entertainment in 2019, enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating the next chapter in protagonist Cal Kestis’s journey. After a four-year wait, the highly anticipated sequel, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, has arrived, and it’s even larger and more magnificent than before. This mighty…
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Death or Treat: Spooky Roguelite Lacking Substance – PS5 Review
While some may find it premature to celebrate Halloween in May, Saona Studios, an indie game developer, doesn’t agree. They are releasing their first project called Death or Treat, a 2D hack-and-slash action roguelite game featuring the adorable ghost, Scary, who owns a candy shop named Ghost Mart. The game’s plot involves Scary taking on…
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Lovecraft’s Untold Stories 2: Horribly Bad – PC Review
I’m a big fan of horror and pretty much anything related to the various mythos created by H.P. Lovecraft. He tends to conjure up some amazing creatures and stories, and I’ve enjoyed his works through a multitude of different mediums, including books, movies, and games. When I first heard of Lovecraft’s Untold Stories 2, a…
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ANNO: Mutationem: Beautiful Cyber Pixels – Switch Review
Not going to lie, but I am a sucker for a sleek cyberpunk aesthetic, a dystopian world filled with neon-lit streets and futuristic gadgets. This is exactly the vibe that ANNO: Mutanionem emitted when I set my sight on it for the first time. It was previously released on PC and PlayStation consoles back in…
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Cult of the Lamb: Cute But Deadly – PC Review
I’m always a sucker for great art direction and animation style, especially when it comes to indie games. So when I first laid eyes on Cult of the Lamb after excellent marketing from Devolver Digital, I knew I was in for a treat with this creepy but cute gem. Massive Monster’s newest project, Cult of…
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Bright Memory Infinite: Short Lived Brilliance – PS5 Review
Bright Memory Infinite is the sequel to Bright Memory, a previously released short episodic demo that teased the potential of a complete game. Bright Memory Infinite was originally released on PC at the end of 2021 but has now come to next-gen consoles with a slew of technical upgrades and cosmetic packs. This next-gen version…
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Deliver Us The Moon: One Giant Leap for Mankind – PS5 Review
Deliver Us The Moon is a sci-fi thriller set in the distant future where the resources on Earth have been completely depleted, and a lone astronaut is sent on a critical mission to the Moon to save humanity from extinction. Originally released in 2019, the game has been revamped on next-gen consoles with a slew…
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Kao The Kangaroo: 3D Platforming Fun For All – PS5 Review
In modern gaming, it is fair to say that there is a severe lack of 3D platformers. Sure, you got the semi-recent Ratchet and Clank: A Rift Apart and Psychonauts 2. However, beloved classics such as Jak and Daxter, Crash Bandicoot, Banjo-Kazooie, and Sly Cooper have been long lost to time. Well, Polish developer, Tate…
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Nobody Saves The World: Everybody Can Save The World! – PS5 Review
It’s rare to see a game that has both online co-op and couch co-op, especially in today’s day and age. I’ve always been a sucker for hopping on the couch with my partner after a long day’s work to play a quick game of Mario Kart or Just Dance. Nobody Saves The World, from the…
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Weird West: A Frustratingly Inconsistent Immersive Sim – PC Review
I’ve always been enthralled by the immersive sim genre, as it puts the freedom of choice in the player’s hands. I was ecstatic when I heard that ex-Arkane developers, who had worked on Prey and Dishonored, were opening a new studio and debuting their project, Weird West. It was set to be another immersive sim,…
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Shadow Warrior 3: Explosive Action Ruined By Little Content – PC Review
The Shadow Warrior series has always been known for its fast-paced combat, ridiculous humour and stunning visuals. It has gone on to garner critical acclaim since the 2016 reboot due to its combination of platforming and incredibly satisfying katana slicing. Fortunately, protagonist Lo Wang is back again for the threequel, Shadow Warrior 3. This time…
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Aksys Showcase Event Will Air on February 17
Aksys Games announced a showcase event revealing some of their upcoming games on their official Twitch channel, AksysGames. The Aksys Showcase Event will air on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 9 AM PST/5 PM GMT/ 3 AM AEST (the next day). The confirmed games at the event include: Blazing Strike Blazing Strike is a 2D…