Released in early access on 14 November 2025 on PC, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault arrives as a confident, ambitious sequel that keeps the charm of the original while branching out in all the right ways. The most obvious change hits you straight away: the series has shifted from its cosy top-down pixel-art look to … Continue reading Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — Early Access Review
Ghost of Yōtei launched on 2 October 2025, exclusively for the PlayStation 5. It’s one of those “built for next-gen only” titles — no PS4, no PC (at least not yet) — so you’ll need a PS5 to play it. There’s a lot of love and polish here. The first thing you’ll notice is just … Continue reading A Welcome Return to Japan – Ghost of Yotei (Review)
Dying Light: The Beast launched in mid-September 2025 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, and it immediately feels like a homecoming. Stepping back into the role of Kyle Crane is genuinely satisfying—almost like the series finally remembered who its heart belonged to. After the shift in focus in Dying Light 2, having Crane back … Continue reading Crane, Chaos, and Comfortably Familiar Carnage – Dying Light: The Beast (Review)
The Operator launched in July 2024, first on PC and later making its way to other platforms like the Switch. It’s the debut game from indie developer Bureau 81, a small team that clearly poured a lot of love into crafting a tense little thriller. Gameplay & Story You play as Evan Tanner, a rookie … Continue reading The Operator: A Conspiracy Thriller with a Few Loose Ends (Review)
Thank Goodness You're Here! is an adventure video game released on August 1, 2024, for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. I’ll tell you what, I’ve not played owt quite like Thank Goodness You’re Here! in years. It’s one of them games where you sit down, thinking you’ll just have a quick go … Continue reading Barnsworth Bliss: A Daft, Brilliant Slice of Northern Comedy Gaming (Review)
Released on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows in May 2024, with PS4 and Nintendo Switch versions following in October, Crow Country is a love letter to survival horror’s golden era. Developed by SFB Games, it captures the eerie essence of classic horror titles while smoothing over the rough edges that often come with the … Continue reading Crow Country – A Spooky Little Gem That Deserves Your Attention (Review)
After what felt like a lifetime of essays, lectures, and caffeine-fuelled writing sessions, I finally submitted my final university assignment. To celebrate the occasion (and to claw back a bit of joy after all that academic slog), I bought myself a Steam Deck. I mentioned this in a previous blog post, but honestly, it’s worth … Continue reading Review: The Cabin Factory – Haunted Houses on a Conveyor Belt of Doom
Release Date: July 2024 Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S A Calm and Captivating Aesthetic Schim is one of those indie games that sneak up on you with its charm and simplicity. Developed by Ewoud van der Werf, this game introduces players to a world where shadows are … Continue reading Schim: A Relaxing Journey in Shadows, but with a Few Repetitive Hiccups (Review)
Dave the Diver is an absolute gem that masterfully blends exploration, management, and combat into one captivating experience. Released on June 28, 2023, this indie title is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation, where it’s also featured on PSPlus, making it easily accessible to a wide audience. Gameplay: A Dual Experience In Dave the … Continue reading Dave the Diver – A Deep Dive into an Unforgettable Adventure (Review)
Forspoken is an action RPG that was released on January 24, 2023, for PlayStation 5 and PC.Forspoken follows the story of Frey Holland, a young woman from New York City who is mysteriously transported to the magical land of Athia. With a sentient bracelet named "Cuff" on her arm, Frey must navigate this fantastical world, … Continue reading Forspoken Review: Stunning Visuals Meet Mixed Execution (Review)
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