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)
Red Dead Redemption, originally released in 2010, has made its way to the PlayStation 4 on August 17, 2023. This PS4 port is not a remake or a remaster but a faithful rendition of the original game with some notable visual enhancements that help modernise the experience without altering its core essence. Visual Enhancements While … Continue reading Red Dead Redemption PS4 Port (Review)
The Night Springs DLC for Alan Wake 2, released on June 8th 2024, is a mesmerizing and eerie addition to an already captivating game. This extension delves further into the dark, twisted world that Remedy Entertainment has carefully constructed, using the fictional TV show Night Springs as a conduit for new tales of psychological horror. … Continue reading Alan Wake 2’s Night Springs DLC (Review)
Still Wakes the Deep is a horror videogame that was released on June 18th 2024. for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.As someone who tends to be a bit of a scaredy-cat when it comes to horror games, I approached Still Wakes the Deep with a mix of excitement and trepidation. I had previously … Continue reading Still Wakes the Deep – A Haunting Dive into Survival Horror (Review)
Deliver Us Mars is a narrative-driven adventure that was released in February 2023 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC. Having thoroughly enjoyed Deliver Us the Moon, I was eagerly anticipating the release of Deliver Us Mars. As a fan of narrative-driven adventure games, the prospect of another space-themed journey by KeokeN … Continue reading Exploring the Red Frontier in Deliver Us Mars (Review)
Tunic is an action-adventure game that immediately draws comparisons to classic Zelda titles, thanks to its charming, isometric world and endearing protagonist – a small fox on a grand quest. Released on March 16, 2022, for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 Visuals and Art Style One of the standout … Continue reading Tunic: A Charming Yet Challenging Adventure (Review)
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