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Forgive Me Father 2 is an incredible throwback that hits all the right notes
Forgive Me Father 2, developed by Byte Barrel and published by Fulqrum Publishing, is a blood-soaked, Lovecraftian boomer shooter that builds on the foundations of its predecessor with sharper combat, deeper madness mechanics, and a more…
Everwarder – Not Quite a Glowing Success
I want to like Everwarder, I really do. If I had to give it a genre label, it would be tower-defense/rogue-like... It doesn't quite capture what the game is about, but it's the closest box I can find. Everwarder drew me in with its simple…
I Hate this Place – Strong words
This wouldn’t be so bad if melee was viable, but it’s unbelievably janky. Swinging your bat at enemies seems to damage them, but there’s little feedback, and the same is true of enemies attacking you. I thought I was holding off a giant…
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is the anthology this classic series deserves
For the first time in what seems like years of reviewing remakes, rehashes and “classic compilations” I am delighted to report that Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is more than just a cash-grab retro compilation — it’s a curated,…
Deathground – An Unexpectedly Slow Extraction Game
If, like me, you’re a fan of cool dinosaurs in games then Deathground might have been on your radar over the last few weeks. Ever since I played the Turok series for the first time I've been hooked and Deathground sounded interesting enough…
Cleared Hot is the Desert Strike succcessor we’ve been waiting two decades for
While certainly not the first spiritual sequel to the 'Strike' series, Cleared Hot excels in capturing the feeling of the classics, while also bringing in more than enough modern conveniences and features to make it feel like its own thing.…
R-Type Delta HD Boosted is a faithful but underwhelming take on the genre-defining classic
R-Type Delta HD Boosted on Xbox is a remastered edition of the 1998 PlayStation classic, bringing what is probably the most lauded title in the legendary shoot ’em up series into the modern era. It’s a fairly minimalist (yet faithful)…
Murder By Death proves it isn’t easy to make a good detective game
A dead body. A mansion full of suspects. Two hours until Scotland Yard arrives for your verdict. The premise of the timed detective game Murder by Death is sound. I might even call it inspired. Unfortunately, the unsanded edges and…
Observation Duty 8 adds more flair to a trusted horror formula
Whether you’re new to the genre, have seen the endless parade of “spotting” games like The Exit 8, or you’re a series veteran then I’m on Observation Duty 8 is a spooky indie worth your time.
Street Racer Collection lacks the enthusiasm of its original idea
Street Racer Collection on Xbox is a nostalgic throwback that revives Ubisoft’s quirky 1990’s kart-racing series, offering a bundle of chaotic, combat-heavy racing games that are fun in short bursts but uneven as a package. As a personal…
Steel Century Groove – Pop, lock, and load
It’s certainly fun, and once the mechanics open up, you’ll have a really good time. The presentation leaves a lot to be desired though. Whilst the Tenzens look neat enough, you won’t get to pay much attention to them in battle due to how…
Dave the Diver is an exceptional adventure — but do darker themes linger beneath the surface?
Dave the Diver on Xbox is a vibrant, genre-blending adventure that combines deep-sea exploration with restaurant management, delivering one of my favourite experiences of recent years. It’s colourful, funny, and packed with content — but…
Cronos: The New Dawn is a well-crafted time-bending sci-fi survival horror
Cronos: The New Dawn on Xbox is a survival horror that thrives on its oppressive atmosphere and otherworldly tone, delivering a bleak and memorable experience that occasionally meanders into the overly familiar. With a heavy, cumbersome…
Escape From Tarkov – Duck Hunt Event
Escape From Tarkov has just released its new event in partnership with Escape From Duckov, two wildly different aesthetics but with enough similarities in both name and content that they’ve pulled together to give players a taste of what…
Dynasty Warriors Origins – A Look at Visions of Four Heroes DLC
Dynasty Warriors has been a staple name for many people, encompassing a good portion of their lifetime. A pioneer of the Musou genre and introducing many to the Romance of The Three Kingdoms and with the new Dynasty Warriors Origins:…
Nioh 3 is the ultimate artistic expression of the Masocore Genre
Nioh 3 on PlayStation 5 is the most confident, ambitious, and wide‑ranging evolution of Team Ninja’s so-called “Masocore” formula to date. It draws heavily on the precision and intensity of Nioh and Nioh 2, folds in lessons from Wo Long:…
Tainted Grail is a fantastic successor to the Elder Scrolls games of the last generation
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a sprawling, atmospheric open-world RPG that reimagines Arthurian legend through a lens of darkness and decay, drawing inspiration from the rich board game and RPG lore that inspired it. Tainted Grail:…
Get ready to feel the highs and lows of the slot machine with CloverPit
From developer Panik Arcade — a relative newcomer — CloverPit comes hot out of the gate and is already grabbing attention. CloverPit is chasing two very loud modern trends. First, the ongoing roguelite renaissance that truly kicked off in…
Republic of Pirates is a steady but unremarkable take on city-building and RTS
Republic of Pirates on Xbox One is a promising blend of city builder, light strategy, and basic real-time naval combat, wrapped in a breezy Caribbean aesthetic that often feels about as crusty as Barnacle Bill. Developed by Crazy Goat…
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch is an ambitious tactical roguelite
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch is a bold and atmospheric spin-off that reimagines the tactical RPG framework of its predecessor through a roguelite lens. Developed by Ocean Drive Studio, it trades the sprawling narrative and persistent…