Thursday, May 8, 2025

Revenge of the Savage Planet (PS5) | REVIEW | A Curiously Comedic Cosmic Colonization Adventure!!!

Hot off the heels of Racoon Logic Studios', Journey to the Savage Planet comes the spin-off sequel that is Revenge of the Savage Planet. This comedically charged 3D action adventure with Metroidvania inspired exploration and resource based crafting mechanics has you embarking on a spacefaring quest for colonization to another planet to save humanity. Your colonization package is shipped well ahead of you via Alta InterStellar's teleportation systems leaving you to journey in cryo-sleep to your destination behind it through more slow paced means. Unfortunately you meet it there over 100 years later only to find your new accommodations scattered here there and yonder across the alien planet. 

Your initial goal upon landing is to assess your situation, and slowly but surely get things back in working order to fulfill your role in the mission, surprises not accounted for. Accompanying you is the sassy & sarcastic EKO AI robot assistant. The one companion that will lead you from objective to objective with crass commentary to boot.

Wings of Endless (PS5) | REVIEW | A 2D Action RPG With Ambition

Wings of Endless, developed by Isoca Games and published by Jandusoft, is a side-scrolling action RPG that launches on May 8, 2025, for the PlayStation 5, among other platforms. Set in a vibrant pixel-art world, the game follows Hariku, a cocky bounty hunter, and his talking owl companion, Owly, as they unravel the secrets of a long-forgotten war. With it's blend of platforming, combat, and exploration, Wings of Endless aims to capture the charm of retro-inspired RPGs while offering modern gameplay sensibilities. 

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Submarine Survivor (PS5) | REVIEW | A Deeply Entrenched Survivor-like

Submarine Survivor, a new take on the well established survivor-like formula that was published by EastAsiaSoft and developed by The Bat Flight dares to take the genre to new depths. By implementing unique mechanics tied to multiple upgrade systems, and tiled maps with unique hazards Submarine Survivors sets itself apart from the competition. Though the story may be vague detailing unusual undersea activity, and a captain sent to explore it, it's roguelike features ramp up the replay value enough to warrant notice.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Blazing Trail (PS5) | REVIEW | An Unconventional Military Shmup

Blazing Trail, a game developed by Ratalaika Games and published by EastAsiaSoft, is an unconventional isometric military shoot 'em up. This isometric tank control take on vehicular combat has you, as one of two escaping Brazilian scientists driving from a terrorist owned facility in the combat vehicles they were forced to create in order to make sure said vehicles don't fall into the hands of said terrorists. What you get is a one to two player experience with a tacked on versus mode in which the base goal is to eradicate the enemy using three different projectiles, and two different types of mines all while rescuing other hostages for upgrades.

Kiborg (PS5) | REVIEW | A Badass Brawler Roguelike With Cybernetic Customization

Kiborg, a Sobaka Studio creation, is a roguelike beat 'em up wherein you control a man on a mission named Lee Morgan who is caught up in an alien prison, and made to fight mobs of enemies as he augments his body with enhanced cybernetic limbs for a televised spectacle. With fists, feet, two gun types, and a melee weapon he must preserve his life's energy while dealing death to his opponents or risk rinsing and repeating the run until he beats the final boss of this gruesome galactic gauntlet.