Reviews

MLB The Show 24 swings onto the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, bringing its brand of baseball excellence to a new generation of players. As the first entry in the series to hit Xbox consoles, MLB The Show 24 carries the weight of expectation. Does it deliver a grand slam or whiff out entirely? Let’s take a deep dive into the game’s various modes, presentation, and gameplay to find out. MLB The Show 24 boasts a wealth of game…

Rise of the Ronin, the latest offering from the esteemed Team NINJA, is an ambitious open-world action RPG that plunges you into the heart of Japan’s tempestuous Bakumatsu period. Here, you embody the role of a Ronin, a masterless samurai unbound by the rigid hierarchy of a crumbling society. As the nation teeters on the precipice of radical change, you carve your own path through a world riven with conflict, forging alliances, shaping destinies, and confronting the brutal realities of…

Cartel Tycoon, now available on Xbox Series X/S, invites players on a morally dubious yet undeniably captivating journey to the top of the drug cartel hierarchy. Channeling the gritty essence of 80s and 90s narco culture, this management sim offers a complex and often challenging experience. While the subject matter may raise ethical concerns, Cartel Tycoon injects a unique twist into the genre, but with some caveats for Xbox players. Cartel Tycoon throws you headfirst into the heart of a…

For those who’ve ever dreamt of navigating the intricate network of an underground metropolis, Metro Simulator 2 on Nintendo Switch delivers a surprisingly engaging experience. Released in February 2024, this simulation game transports players to the depths of Moscow’s iconic subway system, offering a chance to step into the conductor’s shoes and navigate the bustling lines with precision and responsibility. Taking the Controls: The core gameplay revolves around mastering the realistic controls of two distinct subway trains: the classic ...

Fae Farm, released in September 2023, invites players to the whimsical island of Azoria, where magic is both blessing and burden. As a newcomer inheriting a dilapidated farm, you must cultivate the land, appease mischievous sprites, and restore balance to the island. This Nintendo Switch title blends familiar farming sim mechanics with light RPG elements, offering a charming escape for those seeking a relaxed and visually delightful experience. Blooming Landscapes and Whimsical Charm: Fae Farm’s greatest strength lies in its…

Helldivers 2 is a hilarious and bombastic love letter to cheesy sci-fi action flicks, wrapped in a challenging and strategic cooperative shooter. Taking the core concept of its predecessor and blasting it into the third dimension, it delivers an experience that’s equal parts frantic action, tactical thinking, and side-splitting laughs. Forget subtlety – Helldivers 2 throws you headfirst into the deep end of its gloriously over-the-top world. You become a Helldiver, a soldier tasked with defending Super Earth from bug-infested…

Border Bots VR isn’t your typical action-packed VR extravaganza. Instead, it transports you to a charmingly quirky future where AI reigns supreme, and your job? Man the booth at a bustling robot border crossing! Don’t underestimate the fun, though. This VR gem shines with its innovative gameplay, delightful world, and surprisingly captivating premise. From the moment you don your VR headset, you’re immersed in a vibrant, cartoon-like world teeming with colorful robots. As a newly minted human border agent, your…

It’s only been a few short years since I first had the opportunity to review The Last of Us Part II, a masterpiece in my mind with VERY little to complain about, so when they decided to remaster this I was thinking, do we really need this already? Some may argue no, but they would be wrong, Naughty Dog brought the absolute polish and buffed out any imperfections in this masterclass of Humanity, Morality, Brutality and Revenge. The Last of…

It has been a LONG time since we’ve seen a proper Prince of Persia game. Back in 2020 Ubisoft had announced a remake for The Sands of Time, that quite frankly looked REALLY bad. After seeing that, I thought the franchise was doomed and it was time to move on. Thankfully, that project is delayed indefinitely…. which is typically lingo for “We aren’t going to do that anymore”. So, when The Lost Crown was announced at Summer Game Fest 2023,…

Get ready to embark on a maritime journey that leaves you questioning the very definition of entertainment. Ships Simulator on PlayStation 5, developed by OceanCraft Studios, attempts to bring the high seas to your living room. Ships Simulator attempts to capitalize on the PlayStation 5’s hardware but falls short of delivering a truly captivating visual experience. While water effects and ship models show promise, the overall execution lacks the polish expected from a next-gen title. The graphics are passable, but…