Square-Enix must be adding a little extra something to their coffee supply – the prolific publisher is back this week with Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, their fourth significant release so far this year. Or perhaps it has more to do with the end of the financial year looming. Stranger of Paradise, developed by Koei …
I’ve been thinking about pacing a lot recently. Specifically, whose responsibility is it? Films are easy as they’re linear experiences with no paths to take. The responsibility clearly lies with the filmmaker. That Korean drama that drags out its episodes? Probably the network. But what about games? Is it the responsibility of the studio, or …
Here’s some news we didn’t expect to see – Lawn Mowing Simulator is about to gain Dino Safari DLC. Then again, the fact that a lawn mowing sim exists to begin with is rather unexpected. Sadly, we aren’t in for scenes of primaeval carnage and destruction – it simply takes place in a theme park …
The original Submerged released in 2015 to a lukewarm reception. Rather than jump straight into creating an improved sequel, armed with newfound feedback, developer Uppercut wisely chose to give it breathing space while working on other projects. This break was clearly beneficial – Hidden Depths is a more enjoyable experience, arguably closer to the developer’s …
Konami is coming out of their shells to deliver Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection! – that’s their exclamation mark there, not ours, although we are considerably excited. This is quite the undertaking for developer Digital Eclipse. Thirteen 8-bit and 16-bit games are included, alongside their Japanese versions. A museum of never-before-seen development art, sketches and …
History has a habit of repeating itself. Back in 1999, Square-Enix released Chocobo Racing on PSone. Review scores mostly clocked in at 6/10 – an admirable effort, but better options were available. This week’s Chocobo GP has mostly gained 6/10s too, being fun and friendly but ultimately forgettable. It’s also up against Mario Kart 8’s …
I love video games. Part of that love is the grand feeling of adventure which comes with just escaping into a virtual world and taking in the sights and sounds, perhaps speaking to its inhabitants, or maybe poking some of its monsters with the ouchy-end of a sword. It’s something I’ve enjoyed since being a …
PIKO Interactive has just finished dusting off the 1998 cult classic platformer Glover for a HD PC re-release. Based on the N64 version’s source code – and not the largely detested PSone iteration – it’s due out 20th April on Steam, complete with trading cards and achievements. Here, you play as a magical wizard’s glove …
Just to prove how busy the gaming scene is currently, the UK retail chart has gained its fourth new number one in just as many weeks. This time it’s the turn of Gran Turismo 7, which knocks Elden Ring – or Death of the Wild, as it’s known around here – to #2. GI.biz reports …
After a two-year hiatus – if we ignore the maligned Battlegrounds – WWE is finally back on consoles this week, with Rey Mysterio as the cover star and the chance to play through their career highlights. GM Mode is also back for the first time since 2007, focused upon creating your own WWE brand. Assassin’s …
Previously known as Trading Time: A Croak Tale, the newly rebranded Time on Frog Island – a name publisher Merge Games believes better suits the experience – will now be launching physically as well as digitally. Those who played Link’s Awakening may notice a similarity with the premise. After washing on a strange island, our …
The Chinese Room has made the decision to delay Little Orpheus – an action platformer starring a Soviet cosmonaut – in light of current world events. It seems that not everyone shares The Chinese Room’s sentiment, not that we hold the developers themselves responsible. Still on track for this week are 35MM, which sees two Russians …
It often feels like the Switch is overflowing with 2D platformers of every kind. There are the modern and polished likes of Donkey Country: Tropical Freeze, retro revivals such as Sonic Mania, and the tough as nails indies like Celeste. Now, competing for your time and cash is Pablo. A dog. With a grapple. Is …
Sergey Noskov’s 7th Sector – a cyberpunk puzzle adventure with impressive environmental storytelling – left us smitten back in 2020, being something of a hidden gem. Rather than build upon its foundations, Sergey next project was In Rays of the Light – a remake of their 2012 first-person exploration-based horror. Its unravelling story was able …
Bandai-Namco’s PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ looks set to become the most comprehensive Pac-Man collection yet, even including a revised version of the Nintendo DS’s underrated Pac ‘n Roll. Launching 27th May, and now confirmed for an Xbox GamePass launch, this multi-format collection will contain 14 classic and modern games, along with a customisable in-game arcade. New items, wallpapers, …
