Tag: Playstation

  • The Rogue Prince of Persia: A Fresh Take on an Old Legend

    With The Rogue Prince of Persia finally receiving a physical release for PS5, Switch, and the brand‑new Switch 2, the timing felt perfect to revisit a title we missed the first time around. In this review we’ll break down what makes the game stand out, where it stumbles, and why it might be the most enjoyable…

  • Super Meat Boy 3D: A Precise Platformer that Finally Jumps into the Third Dimension

    When the beloved 2D grind of Super Meat Boy finally gets a 3‑D makeover, the odds are stacked against it. Precision platformers rely on flawless controls, a camera that never betrays you, and level design that rewards skill without feeling unfair. Super Meat Boy 3D manages to hit those marks more often than not, delivering a surprisingly satisfying experience that…

  • Death Stranding 2 – PC: The Definitive Way to Walk the Beach

    When Death Stranding 2 launched on PlayStation 5 last year, it didn’t just steal the spotlight—it clinched the top spot on our Game of the Year 2025 list. Its haunting narrative, jaw‑dropping visuals, and evolved gameplay left a lasting impression that still echoes across the site. So when the PC version finally arrived, grabbing a copy felt like…

  • Marathon: A Promising Shooter with Glitches and Great Gunplay

    When Bungie announced Marathon, expectations were sky‑high. The studio’s pedigree, Halo and Destiny, promised a polished, high‑octane FPS with a fresh spin on competitive multiplayer. After spending dozens of hours on Tau Ceti IV, sprinting through cramped corridors, and listening to the game’s eerie synth‑driven soundtrack, I’ve gathered enough material to deliver my assessment. The…

  • Wild West Legacy– A Promising Premise Drowned in Shoddy Execution

    Wild West Legacy tries to lure players into a sun‑baked frontier where you can stroll through a fledgling town, admire the wooden façades and listen to the creak of a wind‑blown porch swing. In those brief moments, when you’re moving at a snail’s pace and actually looking at the details and embracing the atmosphere of the wild…

  • Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake: A Haunted Success with Rough Edges

    When Koei Tecmo announced a full‑scale remake of one of their most revered horror titles, I braced myself for a delicate balancing act: preserving the bone‑chilling atmosphere that made the original a cult classic while giving the game the visual and mechanical polish modern audiences expect. Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly – Remake delivers on many…

  • John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando: A Chaotic Co-op Zombie Shooter with a B-Movie Flair

    John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando is a cooperative zombie shooter that mixes chaotic action with a deliberately campy horror tone. The game clearly draws from classic co-op horde shooters, but it also tries to add its own twists through vehicles, semi-open maps and a progression system. The result is a game that can be entertaining in…

  • Blue Prince – A Mystery Roguelite That Finds Its Home on the Switch 2

    When Blue Prince launched early last year, it slipped into the spotlight at once, quickly amassing a devoted following. Its blend of puzzle‑solving, narrative intrigue, and roguelite mechanics struck a chord with players looking for something that felt both cerebral and emotionally resonant. In this review I’ll walk through what makes the game tick, from…

  • God of War: Sons of Sparta – A Metroidvania That Struggles to Live Up to Its Legacy

    God of War: Sons of Sparta promises to be an ambitious blend of mythic storytelling and exploratory gameplay, aiming to carve out its own space within the Metroidvania genre. Boasting retro visuals and a rich narrative backdrop rooted in Kratos’s early years, the game sets high expectations. However, beneath its exterior lies a title that…

  • Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: A Heartfelt yet Flawed Return to the Series

    Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has earned a reputation for churning out high‑octane releases at a break‑neck pace, often two titles a year, while still managing to keep each entry feeling fresh. 2026 opened with a double‑dose of Yakuza content: the long‑awaited remake continuation Yakuza Kiwami 3, which pushes the story of Kazuma Kiryu forward, and Dark Ties, a compact…