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Pera Coda Executive Producer Admits Disco Elysium Opened the Door for Them, Religious Inspirations, and Psychological Tensions Between Characters That Time Won’t Erase (EXCLUSIVE)

Luke Addison3 months ago3 months ago010 mins

In an age where big companies seem intent on going the route of live service and multiplayer only adventures, AA indie studios are paving the way for some truly incredible and hard-hitting single player games (go no further than Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, for example), and Elyzio are well and truly following suit. We spoke…

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Review (PS5) – A Soulslike Unlike Any Other

Luke Addison3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

The art of making a good Soulslike game has been refined over the years, ever since FromSoft released the trailblazing Dark Souls series. There have been plenty of attempts, plenty of misses, some hits, and some abominations that aren’t worth mentioning. Now, we have the latest attempt in capitalising on the gravy train that Hidetaka…

Le Mans Ultimate Review (PC) : A Racing Game That Takes Realism to a Whole New Level

Liam Magee3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

After a year of being in early access, Le Mans Ultimate is finally upgrading to its Version 1.0 update that will bring players all kinds of new content and vehicles to play with as they attempt to claim victory against their opponents. Before this update is released, I have been able to try out Le…

The Drifter Review (PC) – Horror and Point-and-Click Comes Together in Perfect Harmony

Liam Magee3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

From the developer Powerhoof comes a brand-new title, The Drifter, that brings players back to the point-and-click genre as they solve puzzles, search locations, and unveil mysteries as they attempt to survive the horrors that plague The Drifter. Recently, I got the opportunity to review The Drifter, as I was able to explore all the…

Ready or Not Review (PS5) – The Killshot That’s Needed

Luke Addison3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Since its full release in December 2023, fans of shooting sims have been asking when Ready or Not will be making an appearance on consoles. Thankfully, that question is answered, and the wait is (almost) over, but now the topic has changed to whether Ready or Not can do what many have failed to do…

Pete Bottomley Explains Inspirations, Brutal Murder Scenes, and Historical Mysteries in Jack the Ripper-Inspired ‘I am Ripper’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Liam Magee4 months ago3 months ago017 mins

Not long ago, I got the amazing opportunity to talk to White Paper Games co-founder and studio head Pete Bottomley about their upcoming project I am Ripper as we discussed all manner of things. Whether it be the game’s main character, some of the gameplay aspects, or just the setting of the story, we made…

Quantum Witch Review (PC) – Magic and Adventure Come Together in a Story of Chaos and Humour

Liam Magee4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

Quantum Witch is the debut title from indie developer NikkiJay that takes you into a beautiful and mysterious world as you are tasked with finding your missing Faer, along with other secrets. Recently, I received the opportunity to play Quantum Witch for myself, and it is safe to say that I was surprised with every…

Architect Life: A House Design Simulator Review (PS5) – One of the Most Relaxing and Creative Games Around

Liam Magee4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

As of today, the new title, Architect Life: A House Design Simulator, is now officially available, and we had the lucky opportunity to try this title out early. While having access to the title, I tried my hand at the career mode that was on offer, as well as the free mode, which allowed me…

The Alters: 7 Tips to Make Your Life Easier as Jan Dolski

Luke Addison4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

The Alters is finally here, and it is an incredible mashup of base-building, sci-fi adventure, moral grey areas, and simulation fare that’ll catch you unawares if you’re not fully prepared. Thankfully, we have some important tips that’ll make surviving your planetary trip much simpler, all without ruining the experience. While The Alters may include some…

Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest Review (PS5) – A Return to the Past Full of Danger and Mystery

Liam Magee4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

Last year, Still Wakes the Deep took the gaming community by storm with its gripping story and horrifying gameplay, and now it makes a return with the additional content Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest, which I was lucky enough to play ahead of its release. Throughout the additional content, I had the opportunity to…