This near-future photography sim offers a tutorial before jumping in. Whether it’s needed, however, is debatable. Not only does the concept of photography require no explanation whatsoever, but the control system has been lifted from a typical first-person shooter. If you’ve played pretty much any FPS over the last twenty years, you’re set. Not even …
June may have only just begun – or at least, it certainly feels like it – and already some of the biggest games of the month are upon us. From 2K Games comes The Quarry, a spiritual successor to Until Dawn developed by Supermassive Games. Unlike Until Dawn, however, this is a multiformat release. It’s a …
Tate Multimedia’s Kao the Kangaroo didn’t exactly set the world on fire when it was released on Dreamcast in 2000. The multiformat Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 fared better in 2003 as a cheaper alternative to full-price platformers, but still fell short of becoming a commercial hit. It’s a little-known fact that Kao wasn’t Tate’s …
A long Bank Holiday weekend is upon us (Cheers, Lizzie!) and if you’re fortunate enough not to be working, chances are you’re curious about what new Switch games are debuting roundabout now. There are certainly a lot of noteworthy new releases, spanning genres numerous. On the retro side of things there’s Wonder Boy Collection – …
If there’s one thing you can count on in life, it’s that Namco will release a new Pac-Man collection at least once per console generation. As the name suggests, this latest compilation is an updated version of 2014’s now delisted Pac-Man Museum, including content from that collection plus a few new entries. While the £16 …
Sometimes, first impressions stick. That initial thought upon seeing screenshots or a trailer – they never really leave you. But sometimes, they’re utterly bogus; and I’m really glad this was the case with Raven’s Hike. Screenshots looked rather Celeste-esque, suggesting the devs played Celeste Classic 2 – Laniâ’s Trek and decided for themselves, yeah let’s …
This week’s UK retail chart is one of the more eventful of recent times. Not only are there four new arrivals within the top 40, but last week’s State of Play sale also helped key Sony titles re-enter. Sniper Elite 5 takes the top spot, with the PlayStation versions being the biggest selling – and …
If you have a passion for all things retro, this week has you covered. There are not one but two retro collections due, and several new releases have a retro twist. In fact, the vast majority of this week’s releases are presented in glorious 2D. Wonder Boy Collection – out on PS4 and Switch – …
A couple of years ago we were in the middle of a 3D platformer renaissance, with all manner of dormant franchises being given new leases of life. It’s a trend that has either come to a standstill or an abrupt end, as this year has seen very few platformers so far. This makes Kao the …
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 …
