Röki is a point-and-click adventure game developed by Polygon Treehouse and published by United Label. This poignant adventure is currently available on Windows PC, PlayStation, XBox, Nintendo Switch, and for the purpose of my review I was playing the PlayStation 5 version. Röki takes us on a magical journey where you take on the role of Tove who is on a journey to save her family. After a tragedy befalls her family home, Tove must go on a fantastical journey to reunite herse

Beyond a Steel Sky is a sci-fi adventure sequel to Beneath a Steel Sky, a point-and-click game that was released 26 years ago. Developed by Revolution Software and published by Microids, it is currently available on Windows PC. PlayStation, XBox, Nintendo Switch. For the purpose of my review I was playing the PlayStation 5 version. Beyond a Steel Sky takes place in the very distant future where there are mega-cities scattered throughout a world that has been ravaged by nuclea

#DRIVE is an endless runner driving game developed by Pixel Perfect Dude and published by PM Studios and it is currently available on Nintendo Switch, Apple and Android. For the purpose of this review I was playing the Nintendo Switch version. First of all, I want to address the wee elephant in the room here. #DRIVE is an absolutely horrendous name for a video game. So with that out of the way, let's talk about the game. This is an endless runner driving game with the additio

Formula Retro Racing is a 90s retro-inspired arcade-racing game developed and published by Repixel8. It is currently available for less than a fiver on Windows PC, PlayStation, and XBox, and for the purposes of this review I was playing the game on the PlayStation 4. Having never played Virtua Racing, but being a fan of racing games in general, I was looking forward to getting behind the wheel and giving Formula Retro Racing a spin around the track. As mentioned previously, t

There are very few things that make me happier than a point-and-click game. So I was more than excited to find out that not only would I be reviewing Encodya for the PlayStation 4, but that one of the protagonists is also called Tina. Call it fate if you will. Encodya is a cyberpunk point-and-click adventure-puzzle game developed by Chaosmonger Studio and published by Assemble Entertainment and is now available on Windows PC, PlayStation, XBox, and Nintendo Switch. This game

Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality is a first-person puzzle game developed and published by Maze Theory and Just Add Water. It is set in the timeless classic universe of Doctor Who where you can explore new worlds, fight Daleks and Cybermen, and guide the Doctor through an epic adventure to save the universe from the latest threat that is wreaking havoc for the world. Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality is based on the VR game The Edge of Time and is currently available on Windows P

Port Royale 4 is a strategy and simulation game developed by Gaming Minds Studios and published by Kalypso Media. It is currently available on Windows PC, PlayStation, XBox, and Nintendo Switch. For the purpose of my review I was playing the PlayStation 5 version. Port Royale 4 is a management and trading simulator, very similar to titles such as Tropico. You take on the role of a character from either England, Spain, France or the Netherlands and your aim is to set up trade

Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water is a single player survival-horror game developed and published by Koei Tecmo, and is a port from the Wii U which is now available on Windows PC, PlayStation, XBox, and Nintendo Switch. For the purpose of my review I was playing the PlayStation 5 version. This remastered edition features all the original content from the Wii U version, including new cosmetics, a photo mode, and improved controls with a slight performance and visual upgrade.

Developed by Pyramid Games and published by Gaming Factory and Ultimate Games, Farming Life is a casual farming and management simulator available on Windows PC. As a big fan of Stardew Valley and these types of games, I was excited to get stuck into Farming Life and I am happy to say it did not disappoint. The game begins as Sam and Linda are dropped off at their old family farm which is a little bit run down. You are immediately thrust into a tutorial which takes you throug

Stilstand, developed by Niila Games and published by Nakana Games is a dark and abstract interactive graphic novel with hand-drawn art work. It is currently available on Windows PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, and for the purpose of my review I was playing the Nintendo Switch version in handheld mode. Stilstand is an abstract look into a young woman's life who appears to be socially isolated and battling everything that comes with that sort of isolation. The game covers

Ghosts and Apples, developed and published by 7 Raven Studios, is a frantic puzzle game where you need to combine ghosts of the right colour to turn them into apples and complete the level. It is currently only available on the Nintendo Switch, and for the purpose of my review I was playing it in handheld mode. Upon starting Ghosts and Apples you find yourself in a magical and most certainly haunted house. You play as a puppet known as Jack Redrum because your soul is trapped

Danger Scavenger, developed by Star Drifters and published by Forever Entertainment is a fast-paced roguelite, and it is available on Windows PC, PlayStation, XBox, and Nintendo Switch. For the purpose of my review I was playing the PlayStation 4 version. The object of Danger Scavenger is to progress up the rising tower blocks, taking down robots and building up your arsenal in preparation for the big boss at the end of the level. You start each level in your underground hide

Truck & Logistics Simulator is a vehicle simulation game developed by Simula Games and published by Aerosoft, and it is currently available on Windows PC, and Nintendo Switch. For the purposes of this review I was playing the Nintendo Switch version in docked mode. As mentioned, Truck & Logistics Simulator is a vehicle simulation game, and as well as driving the vehicles, you also have to load them up. You begin with a limited amount of money, so you need to start small with

The Alien Cube is a first-person horror adventure game, developed and published by Alessandro Guzzo and it is available on Windows PC. You play the role of Arthur who has a dream of a UFO crashing to earth which leads you to try and uncover the truth about your uncle who has seemingly gone missing. Gameplay wise, The Alien Cube is basically just a walkthrough, point and click style horror game where you search for items and documents which help you figure out how to progress.

Hermitage: Strange Case Files is a mystery detective game that plays out like a graphic novel and was developed by Arrowiz and published by Giiku Games. It is currently available on Windows PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, and for the purpose of my review I was playing the PlayStation 4 version. Hermitage: Strange Case Files revolves around a quaint little book shop called Hermitage. It is run by a gentleman who specialises in folklore and was formerly an anthropology pr

The Lightbringer, developed by Rock Square Thunder and published by Zoridix Publishing, is an indie platform-puzzle game. It is currently available on Windows PC and Nintendo Switch, and for the purpose of my review I was playing the Nintendo Switch version in handheld mode. The world is under siege by a dark power that has caused corruption across the land by targeting the ancient monoliths that provide power and light to the lands. You play the role of the chosen one who ha

Shadows of Kurgansk is a single player survival RPG, developed by Yadon Studio and published by Gaijin Entertainment. It is currently available on Windows PC, PlayStation, XBox, and Nintendo Switch. For the purpose of my review I was playing the PlayStation 4 version. Shadows of Kurgansk tells the story of a hiker who’s exploring with a group of friends when a massive explosion happens. When he wakes up he realises that he’s alone and certainly not mentally or physically prep

Fort Triumph is a turn-based combat game with a medieval fantasy setting. It is developed by CookieByte Entertainment and published by All In! Games and is currently available on Windows PC, PlayStation, XBox, and Nintendo Switch. For the purpose of my review I was playing the PlayStation 4 version. In Fort Triumph you take on the role of a team of characters ranging from mages to barbarians. I opted to play the campaign mode where you have the option of a tutorial; which I’d

Skul: The Hero Slayer is a side-scrolling, indie roguelite that was developed by SouthPAW Games and published by Neowiz Games, and is available on Windows PC, PlayStation, XBox, and Nintendo Switch. For the purpose of my review I was playing the Nintendo Switch version in handheld mode. When I first fired up Skul: The Hero Slayer, I was very much expecting a side-scrolling metroidvania and I didn’t really get along with it initially, however after a few runs and deaths I quic

Pumpkin Jack is a classic style 3D platform puzzle game where you take on the role of anti-hero, Jack the Mythical Pumpkin Lord. Pumpkin Jack was developed by Nicolas Meyssonnier and published by Headup Games. It was originally released on Windows PC, PlayStation, XBox, and Nintendo Switch; however, now finally available on both next-gen consoles just in time for Halloween, I will be covering the PlayStation 5 version. Pumpkin Jack is a spooky platformer where you have to gui