Like a sympathetic talent show judge, we’re willing to say both Ghost of Tsushima and Paper Mario: The Origami King are UK chart winners this week. Ghost of Tsushima had no trouble claiming no.1. According to GI.biz it had a better first week than Days Gone but fell well short of beating The Last of …
Sony’s PS Blog has suspended their weekly new release round-up, meaning we’ve had to fall back on less reliable sources. As such, it as has been tricky finding out what PS4 games are out lately. Some we know for certain, such as Ty the Tasmanian Tiger HD. That’s due Saturday, for some mad reason. A …
There’s a surefire way to know that a puzzle game has sunk its claws into your brain: it’s there when you close your eyes. It’s happened with Get 10 Quest, which is almost all you need to know. With that said, on with the needless detail. It’s a simple mechanic: tap an area of two …
Just like Sony’s Ghost of Tsushima – the biggest PS4 game of the month – Nintendo’s Paper Mario: The Origami King has received mixed reviews likewise. Complaints stem from the fact that it takes the series in yet another direction, being action-orientated and less of an RPG. When that action gets going, though, it’s very …
It’s not easy to keep things simple, to resist the temptation to over-complicate. Singled Out originally came out of a game jam (theme: ‘only one’), and the full release – initially on Steam, now on Switch too – hasn’t tried to needlessly bulk it out. This is a self-proclaimed “short, simple but challenging arcade game”. …
The Xbox 360 certainly wasn’t short on arcade-style shooters. In addition to frequently popping up on XBLA, publisher Rising Star brought the likes of Deathsmiles, Akai Katana, and Under Defeat HD to our shores. If that wasn’t enough, the majority of shooters left in Japan were region-free. Pricey but precious, you didn’t have to look …
It’s one of those weeks where big-name new releases are so bountiful we can’t fit them all into the headline. Sorry, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus. You were overthrown by SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE. It was a close call though. Ghost of Tsushima towers above all. While it seems unlikely Sony are about to turn their backs …
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, …
