Game of the Year Annette's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022
Tactical thinking
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Annette Magaña. 5. Elex II: Remember those PS2 “middleware” titles that looked and played awful, but somehow managed to not cross the line into being shovelware?...
Mini Review Samurai Maiden (PS5) - Rough Combat Cuts Fun Anime Adventure Short
Girls just want to have fun
It’s the 15th century and one of Japan’s leading figures, Oda Nobunaga, tasks a 21st century school girl and a trio of ninjas to slay the Demon Lord. With the power of friendship and kisses, off you go to save the world. Emphasis on kisses, by the way, because if the title didn't give it away, Samurai Maiden is that...
Mini Review Saturnalia (PS5) - An Engrossing Terror
It’s always a village, isn't it?
As heavy darkness permeates the discomforting town of Gravoi, Saturnalia dares you to survive it long enough to unveil the village’s hidden skeletons. Harkening back to the good ol’ survival horror games of the 90s, this artsy but quite disturbing indie horror manages to rattle your bones after the credits hit...
Mini Review Dragon Ball: The Breakers (PS4) - Janky Casual Fun In Familiar Setting
Is it worth surviving?
Dragon Ball: The Breakers breaks into unfamiliar territory for the franchise — a realm that'll be more than recognisable to avid Dead by Daylight players. This 1v7 multiplayer game is more than just a reskin of its inspirations, however. While it falters in several game mechanics, it uses the beloved manga and anime property...
Mini Review Let's Build A Zoo (PS5) - An Absorbing and Quirky Tycoon
A crocoduck?
Don’t let the cutesy pixel art style fool you; managing a zoo is more than just a walk in the park. Let's Build A Zoo wastes no time to allow the player to establish a living hell or a haven for both your visitors and animals. The game excels at two main mechanics which make it stand out from its tycoon competitors — the morality...
Mini Review Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space Remastered (PS4) - A Snappier, Funnier Sequel
Weird is an understatement
Santa, Hell, vampires? In any other game, this would be such an odd combination. However, this is Sam & Max we're talking about, and Santa's exorcism is just another typical case for the dynamic duo. Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space Remastered is just as enjoyable as Ozzy Osbourne's crazy train to experience...
Mini Review Sam & Max Save the World Remastered (PS4) - A Classic with a Modern Touch
Chuckle like the good ol' days
The cheese was innocent! Or was it? The cheese is only the start of an absurdist adventure led by a cool wolfhound detective accompanied by a hyperactive bunny who might have a loose screw or two. A remaster of Telltale's episodic adventure which ran from 2006 to 2007, Sam & Max Save the World Remastered follows a...
Mini Review Wayward Strand (PS5) - A Short But Sweet Airborne Adventure
All aboard the airship
A floating hospital with a mystic grandma as a patient? Narrative adventure Wayward Strand offers this and many other mysterious tales to uncover as 15-year-old journalist Casey Beaumaris. Given three days to wander around and write your paper on the flying hospital's history, the game soothes you into the calm and mellow...
Mini Review Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (PS5) - An Outdated Family Trivia Game
Back to school
Based on the long-running game show, HandyGames' adaptation of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? will have you or your friends wondering if you should have paid more attention in elementary school. Offering two modes — Exam mode and Study mode — the game is definitely more suited to local multiplayer. You can easily finish a...
Mini Review Tinykin (PS5) - A Cute Adventure Bubbling with Charm
You'll float too
If you've an itch to play some Pikmin without borrowing your buddy’s Nintendo Switch, Tinykin is more than the right remedy to scratch it. Developer Splashteam combines eye-catching 2D art in a 3D environment, delivering a captivating fusion of Paper Mario and the aforementioned strategy series. Despite the game’s tiny nature,...
Mini Review Bright Memory: Infinite (PS5) - A Memory in a Flash
Definitely not infinite
Swords, guns, parkour! Could this be the next Devil May Cry successor? Unfortunately, Bright Memory: Infinite will only be in your memory for T-minus two hours because not even Speedy Gonzales can outrun Sylvester faster than the credits roll in this game. It is hard to understand how Bright Memory’s Early Access on PC was...
Mini Review Astro Aqua Kitty (PS5) - Retro Style Shooter Leaves Us Feline Good
Kitty kitty bang bang
Can deep water exploration as a cat possibly be more furr-tastic and wacky? Tikipod wants you to know that it can with its sequel to Aqua Kitty: Milk Mine Defender DX, Astro Aqua Kitty. Recently enhanced to take advantage of the PS5, Astro Aqua Kitty improves and expands on the original arcade shooter in every single aspect...
Review Shadow of the Tomb Raider - Sloppy Story, Fun Puzzle Platforming
Bigger? Check. Better?
Republished on Wednesday 30th December, 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of January 2021's PS Plus lineup. The original text follows. Lara Croft makes one last attempt to prove to us she has what it takes to become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be. Taking a backseat as a...
Review Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition - A Splendid Knight's Crusade
Breaking souls at its finest
Republished on Wednesday 28th October 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of November's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Take a deep breath before you take on this deceivingly simple game because Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition everything but an empty...
Game of the Year 2018 #6 - Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition
A trinket worth keeping
Considering the plentiful buffet of new games catered throughout this year, it is easy for one to miss the indie repertoire of 2018. From witnessing an arduous father and son journey in the realm of Midgard to trotting the lands of the Wild West, avid gamers were sure to have been in a race against time to experience the...
News Path of Exile Arriving on PS4 This December
Phone not necessary
Not every gaming series is delving into mobile territory. Just recently, publisher and developer Grinding Gear Games announced its hit free-to-play action RPG Path of Exile will be slashing its way to the PlayStation 4 this December. While it made its debut back in 2013 on PC, starting last year the developer has started to show...
News Tangled Shines in New Kingdom Hearts 3 Trailer
January is looking too good
Yes, guys! Kingdom Hearts 3 is a mere three months away, and short of a last-minute disaster, it finally does look like the game will see the light of day. Judging by this latest trailer at least, it looks ready to be taken fresh out the oven. Square Enix just a while ago gave fans a better glimpse on Twilight Town and...
News Steelbook Edition of Resident Evil 2 Remake Creeping to Europe
An alternative to the Deluxe Edition
While Europe folks are missing out on Resident Evil 2's Deluxe Edition, previously only announced for North America, fear not: Capcom has revealed an alternative for the Old World. Bundled with Claire's Elza DLC outfit, the Steelbook Edition features a decaying Raccoon City engulfed in flames as the inside...
News Rockstar Releasing Companion App for Red Dead Redemption 2
The old West at your fingertips
There is no denying Rockstar's dedication to deliver fans the best immersive experience of the wild west with the long awaited Red Dead Redemption 2. Those who jump onto the rodeo bandwagon will see the fruits of that hard work in a map players can be sure to get lost in once in a while. For gamers in need of a more...
News New Kingdom Hearts III Screenshots Give a Closer Look at the Twilight Town Gang
Is their summer vacation over?
At this point, one might think Square Enix has already spilled a lot of beans regarding story in Kingdom Hearts III, with trailers dropping left and right since E3 2018. Yet, we veterans know that, as many trailers and images bombard our screens, the series' plot has become as convoluted as Alice's trip to Wonderland...
News Santa Monica Studio Hiring Possibly for Two Future Projects
More talent for future PS5 games, perhaps?
If it wasn't already there, then there's no denying Sony Santa Monica has cemented its status in the big leagues with the critically acclaimed God of War. The game has been a hit for newcomers and veterans alike of the series, which has everyone pondering when the sequel will be released. Well, Senior Staff...
Review Timespinner - Don't Let This Metroidvania Pass You By
Spin the wheel
Ah, September. The month where triple-A games flood onto our consoles seemingly non-stop. A month in which avid gamers turn into vigilantes web-slinging through the streets of New York. Explorers plunder the ruins of hidden cities in search of artifacts. With titanic games consuming our free time, it's hard to miss sprouting little...
News The Last Remnant Remastered Announced for PS4
Update: Heading West too
One of Square Enix's less than critically acclaimed games is The Last Remnant. Most PlayStation aficionados might be unaware of this title's existence, granted that the PS3 version never saw the light of day back in 2009. The JRPG later made its debut on Steam, although Square Enix pulled the game in September. Now, the...
News Death Kindly Stops for Lara in Shadow of The Tomb Raider's Launch Trailer
Nothing is stopping her
Not even the llamas are safe from the apocalypse set in motion. Square Enix published the launch trailer before the game's release this Friday. The 2 minute trailer isn't short of the action and thrills the game will offer players once they get their hands on a copy. With Jonah by her side, Lara Croft is seen overcoming the...
