I’ve always enjoyed management simulation games, particularly those that take a familiar concept and add their own unique personality to it. Whether it’s running a hospital, building a theme park, or managing a bustling business, there’s something incredibly satisfying about starting with very little and gradually turning it into something special. One Piece: Grand Gourmet immediately caught my attention because … Read More
When Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave was first revealed, I was immediately intrigued by the direction Intelligent Systems was taking the series. Fire Emblem has always been a franchise that thrives on its combination of strategic combat, memorable characters and surprisingly emotional storytelling. However, after the success of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, I was particularly interested to see how the developers … Read More
There probably isn’t much point in explaining what Elden Ring is at this stage. FromSoftware’s open-world action RPG became a genuine gaming phenomenon when it launched in 2022, winning Game of the Year awards, selling tens of millions of copies and becoming one of the most critically acclaimed games ever made. Still, for the sake of the review, Elden Ring … Read More
I’m a big fan of Souls-like games. Over the years, I’ve played and reviewed more than my fair share of them, from the obvious genre heavyweights to some of the more experimental games trying to put their own spin on the formula. Yet, for whatever reason, I’d somehow never gotten around to playing Lies of P. That was despite hearing, … Read More
I’ve played my fair share of fighting games over the years, from traditional one on one fighters to the more chaotic tag-based games that ask you to keep track of an entire team. I’ve also spent a ridiculous amount of time with Arc System Works’ previous work, particularly Dragon Ball FighterZ, so when the studio announced MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, … Read More
There’s something particularly fitting about The Sinking City 2 arriving as a game shaped by adversity. Developer Frogwares has always had a strong relationship with Lovecraftian horror, but this sequel takes that foundation in a noticeably different direction. While the original The Sinking City leaned heavily into open-world investigation and detective work, The Sinking City 2 shifts the series towards … Read More
There are certain games that stick with you long after you’ve finished them. For me, Steins;Gate is absolutely one of those games. Originally released in 2009, the visual novel went on to become one of the most beloved entries in the Science Adventure series, eventually finding an even wider audience through its hugely successful anime adaptation. It’s a story I’ve … Read More
There’s something immediately familiar about Duskfade. From the moment I stepped into its colourful clockwork world, I felt like I’d been transported back to the mid-2000s, when 3D platformers were everywhere and every new adventure seemed to have a lovable mascot, a collection of strange worlds to explore and a combination of platforming, combat and light RPG mechanics. Developed by … Read More
I’ll be honest, I came to Blue Reflection Quartet with absolutely no experience with the series. I’d never played the original Blue Reflection, I hadn’t watched the anime, and I’d completely missed Blue Reflection Sun during its time as a mobile game. In fact, before picking up Quartet, my knowledge of the series basically amounted to knowing that it was … Read More
Right from the time Nintendo revealed Splatoon Raiders, I was curious to see how the colourful multiplayer shooter would adapt to a single-player adventure. The mainline Splatoon games have always had enjoyable campaigns, but they’ve primarily served as introductions before pushing players into the competitive online modes. Splatoon Raiders changes that formula completely. This isn’t another multiplayer-focused sequel. Instead, it’s … Read More