Dagger Froggy (PS5) | REVIEW | An Amphibian Led Assault On The Auto-Battler

Dagger Froggy, EastAsiaSoft's latest survivors-like indie, comes to us as an amphibian led assault on what it is to be an auto-battler. Taking away the automated attacks, and replacing them with manually operated twin stick controls that revolve around throwing and picking up daggers it has the main character, a cute little frog dealing damage to a timer and waves of enemies with no bosses to account for, putting forth all the effort in survival. The challenge comes from the forced dodging, and dagger retrieving leaving the RNG of ability drops to pick up the slack in both offense and defense.

GladMort (PS5) | Review | A Brutal Blast from the Past

GladMort is a game that wears it's retro inspirations on it's sleeve, delivering a fantasy medieval action-platformer that feels like it's been ripped straight out of the Neo Geo era, and given modern polish for the PS5. Developed by PixelHeart and Chipsonsteroids, this title, fully funded in a mere 24 hours via crowdfunding, promises a merciless challenge wrapped in pixel-perfect aesthetics. After spending some time with it, I can say it's a punishing yet rewarding experience that's equal parts nostalgic and frustrating, though it's not without it's quirks.

Karma: The Dark World (PS5) | REVIEW | Alternate History Horror With A Surreal Psychological Twist

Karma: The Dark World, arrives on the PS5 on March 27, 2025, promising a mind-bending plunge into a dystopian nightmare. Developed by Pollard Studio and published by Wired Productions, This first-person psychological thriller aims to blend surreal storytelling with unsettling atmosphere, drawing inspiration from visionaries like David Lynch and Hideo Kojima. As someone who enjoys a good brain-twisting narrative, I was eager to step into the shoes of Daniel McGovern, A ROAM agent tasked with diving into suspects' minds to uncover truth in a twisted 1984 East Germany ruled by the Leviathan Corporation. But after spending several hours with it, I'm left with mixed feelings about whether it truly delivers on it's ambitious premise.

Kemono Heroes (PS5) | Review | Fast & Furry-ous Arcade Platforming Action!!!

Kemono Heroes, is an action-packed arcade inspired co-op platformer steeped in Japanese mythology. It is brought to us by publisher Jandusoft and Mad Gear Games, respectively. It features an untold story subliminally suggested to us through opening cutscenes, and an oddly named first trophy. It seems four furry heroes are tasked with stopping an ominous apocalypse brought about by the death stare of the moon. Something that has unleashed every evil spirit into this feudal Japanese animal kingdom setting. As a female Tanuki, a male Monkey, a male Red Fox, or a white haired Fennec, each of which are named, you will solo or couch co-op through multiple stages as you collect coins, upgrade your weaponry, and deal the death blow to wayward spirits.