Coming out of nowhere, Koei Tecmo has launched Touken Ranbu Warriors on Switch. This musou hack and slasher is the first game from Ruby Party to be released in the West, developed in conjunction with Omega Force – creators of Dynasty Warriors and Hyrule Warriors. Facing the History Retrograde Army, it’s a case of unleashing …
Word on the street is that Cotton’s back, and it’s better than ever. Given that the series hasn’t had much exposure in the west, I wouldn’t be surprised to find that western gamers who didn’t survive on a diet of imported Saturn shmups were even aware of this series’ existence. Yet here we are in …
This wasteland survival adventure introduces us to Reid, a grizzled half-zombie with a troubled past. While being half-undead has obvious setbacks, it has a few advantages too. Turns out fellow zombies are quite happy to follow Reid into battle – useful for when it comes to standing up against the wasteland’s thugs. These aren’t any …
Sony’s new PS5 Horizon Forbidden West console bundle has helped the PlayStation exclusive reclaim the UK chart top spot. This also means Nintendo Switch Sports‘ run at the top of the chart has come to an end. Another knock-on effect is that LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has fallen from #2 to #3. Mario …
It’s easily the biggest week of the month for new releases, and that’s despite futuristic racer Redout 2 being delayed just days before launch. Sniper Elite 5 from Rebellion is the biggest game of this busy week. We’ve long championed the Sniper Elite games, which have gone strength to strength over the years. Whereas the …
Turns out console bus simulators really are like buses – two have turned up at once. Whereas last month’s Bus Driver Simulator Countryside was a clapped-out banger, Tourist Bus Simulator offers a smooth and easy-going ride. It’s a PS5/Xbox Series only release powered by Unreal Engine 4, allowing for realistic weather effects and lighting. The …
After launching in Japan just days before Christmas last year, the horizontal shooter Cotton Fantasy finally arrives in Europe this Friday. It seems to have been worth the wait – this is a brand-new entry with modern visuals that’s going down well with critics. We’ll be reviewing it shortly, but initial impressions are that it’s …
2015’s Evolve may have died a tragic death, largely at the hand of publisher 2K, yet its spirit lives on. It so transpires that the asymmetrical multiplayer structure is ideally suited to movie licenses – especially those with villains known for brute force. Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead trilogy is the latest franchise to be squeezed into …
Summitsphere’s well-received Antonball Deluxe is about to get a semi-sequel, Kickstarter depending. Antonblast is a GBA-style 2D action platformer influenced by Wario Land 4, Shovel Knight, and Metroid that stars a hot-headed lead. You’d be mad too if Satan stole your prized collection of spirits. Armed with a hammer, it’s a case of smashing your way …
It’s Monday morning and Ethan is reluctant to go to work. With his first child due any day, he doesn’t have much of a choice. Being a game developer may sound like an easy living, but with emails from irate gamers to answer – in addition to hurriedly programming an uninspired pixel art platformer, just …
In this week’s UK chart the top four positions remain unchanged. This means Nintendo Switch Sports holds onto no.1 for yet another week, with LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Horizon Forbidden West, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe trailing behind. Horizon Forbidden West’s presence indicates a PS5 restock took place last week. At #5 there’s …
If you’re hankering for something a little different, this week’s assortment of new releases have you covered. It’s a real Kellogg’s Variety Pack of a week. Flying under the radar somewhat, there’s the intriguing Dolmen – a third-person sci-fi adventure best described as Warframe meets The Surge. Yes, it’s a Souls-like, although it seems the …
As the humble PlayStation entered its twilight years, Sony made the surprise decision to scrap licensing fees. This allowed publishers to release smaller budget games on the system, commonly found for £9.99. It also likely helped that developers were well versed with the console by this point, with most studios having dozens of games to …
Four intriguing indies launched during today’s Nintendo Indie World showcase, along with a demo for Card Shark – Devolver Digital’s deceitful card game, in which you bluff your way to the top of 18th-century French society using false shuffles, deck switching, and other tricks. Those four titles are Mini Motorways – a puzzler based around …
It has been said that the older we become, the less imaginative we are. Children have that sense of wonder that’s lost over time, succumbing to the drudges of modern-day life. Modern point and click puzzle adventure Lost in Play aims to reignite idle imaginations, offering a feel-good story drenched in gooey nostalgia. Described as …
