Codemasters’ F1 2020 is this week’s UK no.1, taking down The Last of Us Part II. It isn’t the only new release in the top 40 – GBA revival Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town took #21 while Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise made #32. The latter has been under scrutiny for …
Upcoming psychological thriller What Happened has caught our attention, being both visually impressive and tackling difficult themes. High school student Stiles suffers from depression and anxiety. As his thoughts start to darken, his mind leads him down a distorted path filled with nightmares and twisted memories. Viewed in first person, and using the Unreal 4 …
With so many big-name releases on Switch this week, it’s hard to know where to begin. Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise is probably the best place to start, as not only is it the most anticipated new release but it’s also the most talked about. For those unaware, the original Deadly Premonition was …
Like Animal Crossing, Natsume’s Harvest Moon didn’t reach its full potential until a handheld version was released. The series’ renown gameplay loop is perfectly suited to on-the-go play, with a typical day lasting around fifteen minutes. Tend to crops, feed the cattle, talk to the townsfolk, and fish ‘n’ forage in the wilderness before tucking …
If you remember the days when the PlayStation 2 was the must-have system for arcade-style shooters – with such games as Strikers 1945, Raiden V, and Steel Dragon EX turning up on budget labels – then chances are you’ll remember the Castle of Shikigami series, aka Mobile Light Force 2. Sisters Royale: Five Sisters Under …
This upcoming PC point and click revival knows how to make a good first impression. The art direction has an amazing cartoon style, slightly – and purposely – distorted by a dreamlike bubble lens. It’s really eye-catching, unquestionably helping to draw you in. It also manages to immerse with its story. Our tale stars Willy …
The Switch rules the roost this week, gaining not just the anticipated Deadly Premonition 2 but also Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town and Catherine: Full Body. The original Deadly Premonition was one of our favourite games of the last generation – a low budget horror adventure close to crumbling over its own ambition …
Marvel’s Iron Man VR wasn’t able to dislodge The Last of Us Part II from the UK chart top spot. However, entering at #2 is nothing to sniff at. Nintendo claims #3 with Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Then at #4 it’s the recently, and vastly, reduced 3DS JRPG Bravely Second: End Layer. For those unaware, …
Remember the days when EA released standalone, non-annual, FIFAs based on the World Cup and the UEFA league? They reused the most recent engine while adding new tournaments and modes, altering presentation accordingly. The Catch: Carp & Coarse is the fishing equivalent to a FIFA off-shoot, building on Fishing Sim World’s sturdy foundation to create …
Just one full-price title graces the Switch eShop this week. Not only is it a highly recommended release, but it’ll also serve you well in the long run – it’s another quality JRPG. The Metacritic for NIS America’s The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III currently sits at 86%, including a lofty 9.5 …
Texas-based Armature Studio – creators of ReCore and Dead Star – have revealed Where the Heart Is, a PlayStation 4 exclusive narrative adventure launching this winter. Following a tumble down a sinkhole, which mysteriously appears one stormy night, the mild-mannered Whit Anderson gains the ability to rewrite key moments of his life. While trapped in …
As lockdown begins to ease, the team has broadened their spectrum and played games both digital and analogue. By which we mean we’ve played some board games this month in addition console and handheld titles. Matt – Killzone: Mercenary Two days after purchasing Killzone: Mercenary on eBay, news circulated that Sony had switched off the …
Unless you own a PSVR headset and have a passion for Marvel, the pickings are slim this week with no more than ten titles due. We’re reluctant chalk this up as a typical summer game drought though – it’s business as usual next week, with several big-name games planned. The PS Blog took a deeper …
The Last of Us Part II has managed to hold onto the UK chart top spot for a second week, reports GI.biz. No surprise there. The title at #2 does come as a surprise, though. It’s Square-Enix’s 2016 3DS RPG Bravely Second: End Layer, which is currently available for a mere £2.49 at Argos. Or …
I have a strong affinity with the Game Boy Advance’s Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town. It was my go-to for a gaming fix back when I had an office job, being the perfect way to spend 15 minutes. Tend to the crops, forage in the wild, talk to the townsfolk, and then tuck in …
