Tag: PlayStation 5 Review

Mythmatch takes familiar puzzle mechanics and reshapes them into something that feels genuinely original. Blending Greek mythology, thoughtful town building and a heartfelt story about belonging, Nana Moon has created a charming indie adventure that proves there is still plenty of life left in the match puzzle genre.

Taishogun: The Rise of Emperor aims to blend Japanese history with supernatural fantasy, placing players in the sandals of Hōjō Masako as she battles demons and rival clans for control of the nation. Sadly, while its premise holds genuine promise, the finished experience is let down by empty environments, unreliable combat and technical shortcomings that prevent its ambitions from ever becoming reality.

ARK: Tides of Fortune finally gives the ocean the adventure it has always deserved. With customisable ships, explosive naval battles and a charming cinematic story led by Karl Urban’s Bob, it delivers one of ARK’s most ambitious expansions yet. Unfortunately, technical problems and a familiar lack of polish prevent this pirate adventure from reaching legendary status.

A stark, minimalist shooter built around a single idea, Shoot The Wall strips gameplay down to its most basic loop of firing, upgrading, and repeating.

A neon-drenched precision platformer framed as a deadly televised game show, Death Run throws you into laser-lined obstacle courses where one mistake means instant failure and instant restart.

Bunny Pit Stop: Vegas Rush takes the familiar chaos of co-op time-management games and reshapes it into something more thoughtful and puzzle-driven. Beneath its cute presentation lies a surprisingly sharp logistical challenge where every second, every movement, and every misplaced tool can decide whether a race is won or lost.

The Legend of Fireball – Deluxe Edition knows exactly what it wants to be. It doesn't pretend to offer an epic fantasy adventure or a deeply strategic action game. Instead, it embraces the simple pleasure of watching increasingly ridiculous things explode, and sometimes that's exactly the kind of gaming comfort food you need.

Swamp TD 2 knows exactly what it wants to be. It doesn't chase flashy gimmicks or overcomplicate a formula that has entertained strategy fans for decades. Instead, it delivers a colourful, easy to pick up tower defence experience that pairs quirky humour with satisfying tactical gameplay, even if seasoned veterans may wish it pushed its ideas a little further.

Tanky Tanks: Reloaded doesn't pretend to be the next great tactical shooter. Instead, it embraces the simplicity of classic arcade gaming, delivering fast paced tank battles that are easy to learn, satisfyingly chaotic and at their best when friends are gathered around the same screen.

Rooftops and Alleys: The Parkour Game doesn't ask you to hold a button and watch cool animations unfold. It asks you to earn every leap, every wall run and every perfect landing. The Anniversary Edition celebrates that philosophy by packaging one of the finest movement systems in modern gaming into its most complete form yet.