Housemarque’s Returnal was one of the first games to showcase what the PlayStation 5 was capable of. And it did so in the most unexpected genre for a first-party PlayStation game – the roguelike genre. Combining a mysterious narrative with hardcore shooter action was a genius move on Housemarque’s part, as it introduced gamers to […]
As one of Nintendo’s flagship series, the Xenoblade Chronicles has seen a healthy number of new entries since its debut in 2010. What started as an ambitious Nintendo Wii title quickly grew into a multi-generational franchise, with games on every major Nintendo console. Xenoblade Chronicles X is a spin-off that shares its DNA with the […]
As one of the original Dark Souls clones, the first Code Vein was an anime-inspired action game with a story revolving around vampires. With the passage of time being its central theme, it distinguished itself from its inspiration by introducing an AI partner system to the Soulslike formula. You were never alone, and so the […]
Obsidian Entertainment is one of the most beloved RPG studios in the industry. They’re also a studio known for developing sequels to games that other studios made. Fallout: New Vegas and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 are standout examples of how Obsidian Entertainment can build on the foundations set by the already […]
As part of its 30th anniversary celebration of the series, Bandai Namco announced The Remastered Project. It’s an initiative to bring all classic Tales games to modern hardware, starting with Tales of Symphonia in 2023. The plan is to gradually make every Tales game available on current hardware with very minor improvements or changes. So […]
The Battlefield series had its fair share of ups and downs in the past decade. With Battlefield 2042 trying to modernise the series with a futuristic setting and weather effects, it also failed to stay true to its roots. Battlefield was always about large-scale sandbox multiplayer, where everyone could feel useful by reviving teammates, repairing […]
The Silent Hill series was one of Konami’s golden geese for the majority of the early 2000s. As Team Silent disbanded, many studios tried to take creative ownership of the IP to varying success. Some leaned too much on combat, while others broke the lore in the process. Following the success of Bloober Team’s Silent […]
Ghost of Tsushima is one of the most pleasant surprises of the PlayStation 4 era. Developed by Sucker Punch, the studio behind cult classic Sly Cooper and Infamous series, Ghost of Tsushima was a bold new direction for them. Set in the backdrop of the 13th-century Mongol invasion of the Japanese island of Tsushima, the […]
Following the success of their Silent Hill 2 remake, Bloober Team gained significant trust and confidence from the gaming community. While their previous titles, like The Medium or the Blair Witch, were divisive, the Silent Hill 2 remake was universally accepted as a great game. Cronos: The New Dawn development began in 2021 and was […]
With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, early adopters are still holding their breath for the first major wave of exclusive games coming to their console. With releases like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, as well as a slew of remasters, including both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and […]
With the Shin Megami Tensei series having so many spin-offs, you’d be forgiven for not remembering Raidou Kuzunoha. The young detective/devil summoner had two great games on the PlayStation 2 before being forgotten by Atlus. However, he enjoyed his fair share of cameo appearances in other SMT titles, with fans clamouring for a new Raidou […]
Death Stranding has always been a polarising game that divided Hideo Kojima’s fanbase. Players who loved Metal Gear Solid were ready for ‘the next big thing’ from their favourite game director, only to be met with something unexpected in 2019. The original Death Stranding was a surprising breath of fresh air from an industry oversaturated […]
