Push Rewind: 7 Days to Die, Adam Boyes' Exit, No Man's Sky

And not much else

by Sammy Barker Sun 10th Jul 2016

It's been about as far away from being a vintage week here at Push Square Towers as is possible, with very little happening on Planet PlayStation over the past seven days. The summer's sometimes like that, though, and we're sure that there'll be an uptick in enthusiasm as Gamescom quietly draws near.

Reviews

7 Days to Die - 3/10

7 Days to Die has a compelling premise, but it withers within minutes. The gameplay here is fundamentally not fun, and having to deal with technical issues every few seconds becomes extremely grating. The multiplayer injects a little entertainment, if only because you'll be observing the release's shoddiness with others. In all, this is a bit of a rotter.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII - 8/10

It would be unfair to dismiss Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII as yet another niche instalment in Koei's ageing series of war sims. There is real depth to city management and a refined complexity to the relationship system, bolstered by a welcome sense of fun. Some minor technical issues mar the battle scenes, but this is such a solid package overall that it's hard to grumble. There isn't much competition, but this is still the best strategy game on the PS4.

Other Reviews

Resident Evil 5 - 6/10
Asemblance - 7/10
Professional Farmer 2017 - 2/10
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens - 7/10
Full Mojo Rampage - 5/10
Energy Hook - 3/10

Features

Talking Point: Is It Time for PSone Classics on PS4?

This week saw the release of two PlayStation 2 titles on the PlayStation 4: The Warriors and Metal Slug Anthology. The two articles that we wrote confirming these releases went on to become among the most viewed on the website over the past seven days, proving that there's pent-up demand for these retro re-releases. But isn't it time that Sony started delving into the PSone library, too?

Interview: Solving Mysteries with Sherlock Holmes Developer Frogwares

Ukrainian developer Frogwares has been making Sherlock Holmes games for 15 years now, slowly improving and reshaping a solid adventure model. The Devil's Daughter is the eighth mainline game in the series and features a younger Sherlock, who juggles the life of a master sleuth with the perils of parenthood. We spoke to CEO Wael Amr about adapting beloved source material and what the future has in store.

Other Features

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News

No Man's Sky Is Finally, Finally Finished on PS4

The wait has been longer than an intergalactic tour of the universe, but No Man's Sky is finally finished on the PlayStation 4. Hello Games founder Sean Murray – who's sprouted a rather feral beard during the gruelling development cycle – confirmed the news on Twitter earlier this evening, with a photograph of the Guildford-based team celebrating with the final gold master.

Adam Boyes has one of the most recognisable faces at PlayStation – but the Vice President of Developer and Publisher Relations is moving on. The suit – perhaps best known for announcing Final Fantasy VII Remake and Shenmue III at last year's E3, as well as featuring in the infamous used games video with Shuhei Yoshida – revealed on the latest episode of the PlayStation Blogcast that he wants to get back to making games.

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