Tag: Annapurna Interactive
Review Thirsty Suitors (PS5) - An Authentic, Entertaining Tale of Self Discovery
Time to battle some evil exes
In Thirsty Suitors, protagonist Jala has had a bad break-up and moved back to the hometown she left under the shadow of darkness, and back to the people she left high and dry. Realising her allies are few and far between, Jala sets about making amends with her family, while her previous exes show their faces to stir...
Review Cocoon (PS5) - All Killer, No Filler in This Superb Recursive World Puzzler
Marble madness
Geometric Interactive is led by alumni from Playdead, the studio behind Limbo and Inside, and you can really tell. Its debut game, Cocoon, shares a lead gameplay designer in Jeppe Carlsen, and his expertise shines through in one of this year's standout releases — indie or otherwise. With an ingenious concept fuelling its myriad...
News Indie Hit Stray to Be Adapted into an Animated Movie
No bots about it
Stray, the smash hit indie adventure game (and former PlayStation console exclusive), is getting the adaptation treatment. Annapurna Animation is currently working on turning the title into an animated feature film, retelling the story of a cat in a world inhabited by robots for a new audience. To recap, Stray released on PS5 and...
News Acclaimed Indie Adventure Kentucky Route Zero Comes to PS5 Next Week
Plot a new route
More than three years after its arrival on PS4, Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition is getting a native PS5 port. Annapurna Interactive has just announced this highly acclaimed adventure game will be heading to Sony's current-gen console on 17th August, 2023. In case you're unaware, Kentucky Route Zero started life as an episodic point...
Interview How Cocoon Melds Many Worlds into One Promising Game
"We focus on making the best game possible"
Off the back of its PS5, PS4 release date announcement during the Annapurna Interactive Showcase, we caught up with Cocoon developer Geometric Interactive to learn more about what is one of our most anticipated indie titles of the year. With the ability to carry entire worlds on your back and dive into...
News Tame Creatures and Fly with Friends in Flock, the Most Chill Game Coming to PS5, PS4
Watch some new gameplay
Flock, from the creators of Hohokum and I Am Dead, looks like a super relaxing good time. Developer Hollow Ponds has just released a new gameplay walkthrough video, embedded above, and it just looks delightful. The game has you riding around on a giant bird, flying around a colourful open world in search of strange animals...
News Bounty Star to Miss 2023 Release, Will Mech Amends on PS5, PS4 in 2024
Whoa there, partner
Originally slated to launch in 2023, the mech actions/farm management game Bounty Star: The Morose Tale of Graveyard Clem will instead turn over a new leaf in 2024 on PS5 and PS4. A colourful combination of customizable mech action and survival/farming elements, Bounty Star tells the story of traumatized war veteran Clem as she...
News Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth Marks the First Game Made by Annapurna Interactive
Coming to PC and consoles
For years now, Annapurna Interactive has been known as one of the best indie publishers around, helping other studios bring their games to market like Outer Wilds, Solar Ash, and Stray. Now, though, the company has its own internal team set up and the first title it's developing is Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth. This will...
News Battle Your Ex in Thirsty Suitors, Out for PS5, PS4 in November
Turn-based battles! Cooking! Skateboarding!
Falcon Age studio Outerloop Games has given its latest PS5, PS4 title Thirsty Suitors a release date of 2nd November 2023 as part of the Annapurna Interactive Showcase. A new trailer reveals how main character Jala must combat her demanding parents, make good with her exes, and fix broken friendships all...
News Mundaun Offers Free PS4 to PS5 Upgrade, Out Now with 4K Support
Or priced at $19.99
Over two years after its original PS4 release, developer Hidden Fields has announced the PS5 version of Mundaun is finally available now by way of Annapurna Interactive. There's a free PS4 to PS5 upgrade on offer for current owners, and this new current-gen version runs at 60 frames-per-second with a 4K resolution. Check it out...
News Nidhogg Developer Swaps Swords for Handlebars in Ghost Bike
Ready your pedals on PS5, PS4
Nidhogg team Messhof is tossing its bladed weapons to one side in aid of bicycle handlebars as it announces its latest game for PS5, PS4: Ghost Bike. It is your job to bring back the magical couriers of the same name by exploring a semi-open world and completing challenges that'll test both your speed and skills. Check...
News Carry Worlds on Your Back in Cocoon, Coming to PS5, PS4 This September
Just before the October madness
Cocoon from Geometric Interactive was named our SGF Game of the Show based solely on its opening 40 minutes of gameplay, and now we know when we'll get to experience the entire thing. As part of this year's Annapurna Interactive Showcase, it has been confirmed the incredibly promising indie title will launch for PS5,...
The best game at SGF Play Days
We could have uploaded this preview as a headline alone, but then we don't think Push Square users would appreciate a three-word article. Cocoon is absolutely incredible, and it is easily the best thing we played at Summer Game Fest Play Days. Beating out heavyweights like Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty,
News Promising Indie Game Cocoon Will Launch on PS5, PS4
Coming out of its shell
First announced last year at the Xbox Games Showcase, it's been confirmed the incredibly promising indie game from former Limbo, Inside developers Cocoon will be releasing on PS5, PS4. The title appeared during the Day of the Devs showcase following Summer Game Fest Live with a more in-depth look at gameplay. Footage reveals...
Mini Review Neon White (PS5) - First-Person Platformer Is Super Slick
Stairway to heaven
Neon White is an unusual hybrid that works so well in practice, but looks bananas written down. It's a first-person platformer in which guns are also traversal abilities, and it becomes an engaging visual novel in the downtime. The resulting game is slick, stylish, and modern, with its real strength being the compulsion to beat...
News Neon White Rushes onto PS5, PS4 with Enhanced Features
Coming very soon
The highly acclaimed indie title Neon White appeared on the PS Store yesterday, more or less confirming it was coming. Now, developer Angel Matrix and publisher Annapurna Interactive have officially confirmed the port, with the game running onto both PS5 and PS4 very soon. The PlayStation editions of the unusual, first-person...
News Neon White PS5, PS4 Versions Likely as PS Store Listing Appears
Gotta go fast
Neon White, the speedrunning FPS from Donut County designer Ben Esposito, looks to be heading to PS5 and PS4 as a PS Store listing has been spotted on the New Zealand marketplace. The game is only available on Nintendo Switch and PC currently. A reveal at
News Reflective PS5, PS4 Puzzler Hindsight Looks Back Next Week
Explore the past through everyday objects
Team Hindsight’s critically acclaimed narrative adventure Hindsight is coming to PS5 and PS4 on 6th December. The title – which launched earlier on the year on Nintendo Switch, smartphones, and PC – sees physical objects become a window into the past. The blurb explains: “Hindsight is a narrative...
News Stray's Physical Edition is Out Today on PS5, PS4 Coming Soon
Update: Here are the cheapest prices available
Update: The PS5 physical release for Stray is out today and available to buy at retail, with PS4 copies also launching soon. If you don't have access to the game on PS Plus Extra or have been holding out for this physical launch, now's your chance. You'll find all the best prices available below (note...
News The Award-Winning Outer Wilds Is Now Available on PS5, Free Upgrade for PS4 Owners
A whole new world
Outer Wilds, the award-winning sci-fi exploration game from developer Mobius Digital, is now available on PS5. You can enjoy this mind-bending adventure and its excellent Echoes of the Eye DLC, at 60fps, with 4K support. PS4 owners can upgrade for free, and you can even upgrade if you get the game through PS Plus Extra (confirmed...
News What Remains of Edith Finch PS5 Upgrade Now Free For Those with PS4 Version via PS Plus
Just FYI
At the end of July, Annapurna Interactive surprised fans with a PS5 release of the excellent narrative adventure What Remains of Edith Finch. The new version, sporting 4K resolution and 60 frames-per-second performance, is a free upgrade for those that bought the PS4 version. However, some fans were a little frustrated to learn that this...
Mini Review What Remains of Edith Finch (PS5) – Still Immaculate All These Years Later
If these walls could talk
Back when What Remains of Edith Finch launched in 2017, we awarded it an elusive perfect score, lauding it as one of the greatest walking simulators ever conceived. But that was five years ago. How does it feel to step foot within Giant Sparrow’s lovingly crafted world now? With delight, we can say that the return to the...
News What Remains of Edith Finch PS5 Upgrade Not Eligible with PS Plus
It lives on
Update: PS Plus owners of What Remains of Edith Finch are currently unable to upgrade to the PS5 version for free. The PS4 version was included with Sony’s subscription in May 2019, but only those who have actually purchased the game can upgrade to the new-gen re-release. While it may be easy to blame the Japanese giant here, there...
News Keita Takahashi Teases New Game with a Puppy and a Uvula
And that's it
If you've been wondering what game designer Keita Takahashi has been up to since Wattam, well... You'll probably still be wondering after this, actually. The creator of Katamari Damacy and Noby Noby Boy has teased his next project, in partnership with Annapurna Interactive, and we have very little to go on. Development studio Uvula...
News Gather Adorable Flying Creatures in Flock, a Chill Co-Op Flight Game for PS5, PS4
From the makers of Hohokum and I Am Dead
Who doesn't want to just float about in dreamy landscapes and look after some cute flying sheep? That's the natural question we're sure developers Richard Hogg and Hollow Ponds asked themselves before cracking on with Flock, a game that lets you do exactly that. This new title from Annapurna Interactive is...
News Outer Wilds Brings Its Acclaimed Time-Looping Mystery to PS5 This September
Free upgrade if you own it on PS4
Outer Wilds — not to be confused with The Outer Worlds — is a highly acclaimed sci-fi sandbox from Annapurna Interactive and Mobius Digital. Presenting players with a mysterious star system you can freely explore, a tricky time loop means you only get about 20 minutes before you reset to your starting point...
News Mech a Living in Bounty Star, a Mech Combat Game with Farming and Base Building
Coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2023
Bounty Star seems like an interesting combination of ideas. Just announced by Annapurna Interactive, this title from studio DINOGOD blends mech-based action with farm management and base building. Set in a post-apocalyptic version of the American southwest, you play as Clementine McKinney, an ex-soldier and talented...
News Thirsty Suitors Brings Messy Relationships and Sick Skateboarding Tricks to PS5, PS4
Unique adventure game arrives 2023
Back when Thirsty Suitors was announced, it was only confirmed for PC, but now publisher Annapurna Interactive has confirmed the project for PS5 and PS4, among other console platforms. Good thing, too, because this unique-looking adventure game from Outer Loop seems like a winner. You play as Jala, a young woman...
Live Watch the Annapurna Interactive Showcase Livestream Right Here
Indie hour
Want to watch the Annapurna Interactive Showcase livestream? Of course you do! The Stray publisher has a pretty impressive hit streak when it comes to indie games, and it’ll be refreshing its release schedule with today’s broadcast. You can watch live from 12PM PDT/8PM BST, and of course we’ll be opening up the live chat for you to...
News What Remains of Edith Finch on PS5 All But Confirmed Thanks to PS Store Listing
Probably announced this week
What Remains of Edith Finch, the beloved narrative adventure game, is looking more likely than ever to be heading to PS5 with a native port. PlayStation Game Size, a Twitter account that scrapes listings from the PS Store, has shared this version of the title, more or less confirming its existence. There are no further...
News The Code Behind Stray's Mysterious Language Has Been Deciphered
Our very own kitty Rosetta stone
Stray has definitely struck a chord with the audience, and it seems like everyone and their cat is playing the cute and cuddly kitty simulator. An aspect that perhaps gets slightly less focus than our furry protagonist, however, is the world in which the g
Soapbox I'm Sorry, But Your Cute Cat Game Isn't That Great
Feline feisty
I played Stray to completion twice this past weekend, once to see the story through to its end and the second to unlock the Platinum Trophy. It is a really sweet game with a unique hook — who doesn't want to play as a cat? — but I think the fact you get to play as a feline is clouding people's judgment somewhat. Once you get over...
News PS5, PS4 Sensation Stray's Voice Actor Finally Revealed
She'll surely go down in hiss-tory
The stunning adventure game Stray has slinked its way to phenomenon status, with the release going viral on social media this past week. We’re all feline pretty good about the attention the title’s getting, and now we can finally reveal its adorable voice actor: Lala! The star performer’s photo was published...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Stray?
Fur real
Stray has been out for a few days now, and it really seems to have struck a chord with a lot of people. Obviously making a game where you play as a cat that can meow on command is going to have mass appeal from the start — but very positive reviews and the fact that it's available through PS Plus Extra certainly helps. Indeed, we gave...
News Stray Is a Meowsive Hit Judging By Day One Concurrent Numbers
Insert cat pun here
Stray is shaping up to be a bonafide hit, even if we were just to judge its performance from anecdotal incidents like the phenomenon that is @CatsWatchStray, or the reemergence of the Deus Ex Twitter account just to meme about kitties. Thankfully, we do have some more concrete numbers to go by. They are from the PC version of...
Random Cats Watching Stray Is Your New Favourite Twitter Account
Purrfection
We're sure you've noticed, but Stray launched yesterday, and it's been capturing hearts across the board. It turns out playing as a common pet appeals to a lot of people, especially those who already have a cat or two at home. The love for the game has put a jolly spin on the week, and then we discovered @CatsWatchStray. This new...
Really feline it
Cyberpunk cat simulator Stray is out now on PS5 and PS4 — and it's available at no additional cost if you're subscribed to PS Plus Extra. But as always, we want to know if you're playing the latest hot release! For what it's worth, we think Stray is a great game. We gave it an 8/10 in our Stray PS5 review, heaping praise on its...
Review Stray (PS5) - Atmospheric Adventure Is the Cat's Pyjamas
Feline good
Domestic cats are very funny. While they appear to be proud, graceful, independent creatures, they often destroy that image with erratic behaviour, clumsy movements, and affectionate headbutts. The poor things try so hard to maintain an air of superiority, but they're much more loveable and goofy than they want you to think. Stray, a...
News PS5, PS4's Stray Is Helping to Save Cats' Lives
Good game, better cause
Stray is a promising PS5 and PS4 indie adventure that will be one of All PS Plus Games when it launches next week. But in order to promote the game, publisher Annapurna Interactive is also partnering with a number of charities to help raise money for homeless cats. In the case of the Nebraska Humane Society, donating just $5...
News Stray's Day One Pawtch Notes Correct Naughty Cat Collisions on PS5, PS4
Feline fine
Stray is out in a little over a week – and it won’t cost PS Plus Extra or PS Plus Premium subscribers a penny. It all means that developer BlueTwelve Studios is getting ready for release, and has submitted a first batch of patches to Sony’s servers. There are two launch day updates ready and waiting, both of which ask you to “hug...
News Stray Wants You to Meow 100 Times to Unlock Its Platinum Trophy
And sleep for over an hour
Stray is embracing everything it means to be a cat with its Trophy list, tasking you to meow 100 times, sleep for over an hour, jump 500 times, and mark your territory with scratches in order to unlock the Platinum Trophy. The game's Trophy list has popped up on Exophase, confirming it does indeed have a Platinum gong to...
News What Remains of Edith Finch PS5 Version Supposedly in the Works
Back to the bathtub
New age ratings from the Taiwan Game Ratings board suggest a native PS5 version of What Remains of Edith Finch is in development. Spotted by Twisted Voxel, the recent listings haven't been mentioned publicly by studio Giant Sparrow, but as is the case with today's other
News Annapurna Interactive Showcase Returns This July
Indie label gets in on the action
The Annapurna Interactive Showcase is coming back to lift the lid on what's coming next from the indie publishing label. Annapurna presents us with consistently good games, so we're definitely excited to see what it has in store for us. The showcase will go live on 28th July, a few days after the release of the...
First Impressions Stray Is Shaping Up to Be a Supurrbly Detailed PS5, PS4 Adventure
Cat's more like it
We recently got to see a surprisingly large chunk of Stray during a preview event, and it's safe to say that this cat sim is shaping up really well. The demo that we witnessed was being played live, and was split across several different sections of the game — all of which had something new to show. This was the most we've seen...
News Stray Jumps Straight to PS Plus Extra, Premium on 19th July
Meow's about that?
Anticipated PS5 and PS4 cat-'em-up Stray will be added to PS Plus Extra when it launches on the 19th July. By then, Sony's new subscription tiers will have rolled out in all regions, so it's nice to see that the company is already planning ahead. Stray has looked like an intriguing title ever since it was first announced a couple...
News Anticipated PS5, PS4 Indie Stray Seemingly Chasing Summer Release Date
Sony outs some indie windows
Stray, commonly known as that game where you play as a cat, is seemingly taking aim at a summer 2022 release window. The updated information comes from a short PlayStation social media video, which attaches the window to footage of the anticipated PS5 and PS4 title. Stray recently received a rating in South Korea,...
News PS5, PS4 Cat-'Em-Up Stray Rated in Korea, Release Date Could Finally Be Coming Soon
Cat's more like it
The wait for Stray continues, but a new rating in South Korea suggests that release date news could finally be coming our way. The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 cyberpunk-styled adventure game, in which you play as a cat, first caught everyone's attention when it was announced in 2020. Since then, meaningful news on Stray has...
News PS5, PS4 Cat Sim Stray Is Still on Schedule for 2022
Purrfect
Ahead of yesterday's State of Play broadcast, everyone was trying to predict the games that Sony would show. Despite PlayStation telling everyone that the event would focus on Japanese publishers, Stray was a name that we saw being banded around social media and various forums (it even popped up amongst us editors!). The PS5 and PS4 cat...
Mini Review The Artful Escape (PS5) – A Visual Treat That's Light on Gameplay
This is button tap
When you first pick up Francis Vendetti’s acoustic guitar, you can tell you’re in store for something crazy. Approached by aliens to perform crazy cosmic rock concerts across the galaxy, The Artful Escape offers a visual feast of wild, cosmic insanity. Nervous about following in the footsteps of your uncle, a folk music icon,...
News The Artful Escape Confirms PS5, PS4 Launch for 25th January
Musical odyssey ported over
Apparently, there's news today that's nothing to do with Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard for $70 billion. Take this tidbit for example: after popping up on the PlayStation Store over the weekend, The Artful Escape has been confirmed for PS5 and PS4. It's
